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ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM ‘‘Courage is fear holding on a minute longer’ Friday, Nov 7, 2008 Library: Commission ‘embarrassed’ Why just IMPROPERLY POSTED MEETING VIOLATED LAW BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL already “remedied” the violation to post notice of the meeting held STAFF WRITER in re-voting on the matters it had on Sept. 8, 2008 was inadvertent CHARLTON — For the third discussed at a Monday, Sept. 8. and unintentional,” Assistant get by? time in a year, the Water/Sewer The opinion came in response District Attorney Patricia C. Commission has violated the to a complaint filed in September Smith wrote in a Friday, Oct. 24 Open Meeting Law, according to by the Worcester Telegram & letter to the commission. the Worcester County District Gazette. Since the issues discussed at HANSEN:HERE’S Attorney. “It is the opinion of the District the Sept. 8 gathering were re-dis- Joe Haebler Paul Gagner The commission, however, has Attorney’s Office that the failure cussed and voted upon Monday, WHAT WE NEED Turn To VIOLATION, page 11

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — A little more than a year after moving into its new facility, the library is blazing a path to improve its services. More money is needed, however, to achieve many of the goals, according to a new report submitted to the state Board of Library Commissioners that lays out how to improve the library over the next five years. “This is what we feel we need,” Charlton Library Director Cheryl Hansen said last week. “We’re managing. Do you want to live in a town where the library is just get- Cheryl Hansen ting by?” Boosting circulation, being open more hours each week and hiring more staff are among the goals. Buying more materials is also one of the goals. The library is lacking in meeting basic services standards, according to the report. “As can be seen in the comparison … the Charlton library falls well below basic stan- dard levels in all categories [the report dis- cusses],” the report reads.] Hiring more staff would help improve operations, according to the report, as the library remains below an industry staffing standard. The report calls for hiring a part- time children’s librarian. Hansen said she would be asking, again, for permission to hire a custodian to clean the building. The Wisconsin Public Library standards, based on servicing a population of 14,623, call for 10.2 full-time staffers. Charlton is below than figure, at 6.5, at has a population of about 14,000. The report also calls for the facility to be open 7.5 more hours per week by fiscal 2013. It is open 41.5 hours per week now, well below the 58 hours the Wisconsin standards call for. Respondents to an April survey done by the library gave a clear response: “People want the library to be open on Fridays, and in gen- eral more hours, especially in the evening,” the report reads. Shawn Kelley photos The library is currently not open Fridays. Selectmen Vice Chairman Peter J. Boria nor Scott D. Brown could be reached for com- TRICK OR TREAT! ment last week about library funding. CHARLTON — Left, trick or treaters made their way into the To bolster its requests, the library has Town Hall to collect candy last Thursday, Oct. 30, one day cited various statistics. The library nearly before Halloween. Above, Megan Provencal of Charlton holds doubled its circulation from fiscal 2007, when her baby butterfly, 7-week-old Recquel, as the two get ready it checked out 43,111 items, to 83,957 in fiscal to Trick or Treat. For more photos, turn to page A8.

Turn To LIBRARY, page 11 Movie fest taps their creative side Highway plans

The festival and prepara- STUDENTS SERVE UP HORROR FLICKS tion for it serves as a way to hit roadblock learn creativity and film- BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Stoneybrook,” a film about a making in an era when mul- STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER kid who dreams about the timedia is ubiquitous. CHARLTON — Voters at DUDLEY — A mad scien- murder of several students. “It’s like a new [way] to last week’s special town meet- tist of sorts appeared in Second place went to “Tics.” express creativity,” Aucoin ing rejected an appropriation Dudley last week seeking to There was a tie between that said. of $3.5 million for the planned read minds. film and “Goggle Man” for The pair’s film first came highway department build- That is somewhat true: It crowd favorite. “Goggle to life when they brain- ing, but approved $96,342 for was the storyline of one of Man” depicted a goggle- stormed an idea as they were the new animal shelter. the student-produced films wearing madman doing vio- sitting in the school’s cafete- “I was really disappointed,” screened at Shepherd Hill lence against students. ria, Aucoin said. The prem- said Selectmen Chairman Regional High School’s One film, “Geico Man” ise — college students inter- Rick Swensen after the meet- Fright Night Film Festival. (referring to the car insur- view a caveman who tries to ing. Students and teachers ance company) created by kill students, he said. Several The planned highway oper- watched the films in the sophomore Tyler Aucoin and scripts later, they felt they ations facility,which required auditorium Wednesday, Oct. senior Jake Coffey, both of had a good starting point. two-thirds voter approval, 29. Dudley, was not screened. “This movie just felt so gained 78 votes in favor and 52 pure. It was a good setting,” Ryan Grannan-Doll photo Organized by the three stu- The pair said it was not BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL in opposition from 130 of the dents, the festival featured allowed because of the Aucoin said. “We want to be Ryan Grannan-Doll photo 149 registered voters gathered Shepherd Hill Senior Joe directors,” Aucoin said refer- seven horror films, judged amount of violence. Charlton resident John McGrath, at the Charlton Middle School Germain helped organize his by a panel of students and The two students helped ring to himself and Coffey. school’s Fright Night Film at the microphone, voices his Tuesday, Oct. 28. Even if the teachers. First place was senior Joe Germain, organ- Aucoin and Coffey said opinion at last week’s town Festival and acted as master of awarded to “Nightmare at ize the festival. ceremonies. Turn To FILMS, page 11 meeting. Turn To MEETING, page 11

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More affordable housing eyed for town VILLAGER ALMANAC BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL ing drove the plans, which began two police and fire station are also nearby. STAFF WRITER years ago, Vincent said. Of the town’s Money is one obstacle might stand in CHARLTON — A plan is in the total housing, only 1 or 2 percent is the way of the project. works to build more affordable housing affordable, well below the 10-percent “Funding is the biggest obstacle,” THEY SAID IT for senior citizens and needy families. goal state law establishes, Vincent said. Vincent said, remarking that she will “We need more housing,” said The site she manages currently has seek grants for the project, but won’t “It’s just one of these things that slipped by. Charlton Housing Authority Executive an 8-10 year waiting list, she said. request money from the town. Not hav- Director Jean Vincent, whose agency is “As Charlton has grown over the ing to spend money on buying new It’s human error.” proposing the new facility. “There will years, we have a tremendous need to land makes the financial burden a little — Charlton Water/Sewer Commissioner always be a need for affordable hous- increase our supply of subsidized units easier, she said. Paul Gagner on an opinion from the ing.” to provides Charlton residents with The proposal is also in line with a Worcester County District Attorney that the board high quality affordable housing,” key general concern around the com- The proposal calls for 10 additional violated the state’s Open Meeting Law. family units and eight for seniors to be Vincent said in the press release. munity — maintaining the rural char- built at the agency’s Meadowview As of this year, the town has 52 subsi- acter of the town. Drive housing complex, according to a dized housing units; the agency aspires “The project is also consistent with PEN TO LOSE press release. Thirty elderly units and to have 450 by 2010. Fifty-five communi- the goal of preserving Charlton Center O C six for families, built in 1984, currently ties had achieved the 10-percent as a small-scale, mixed-use, pedestrian- CHARLTON TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 sit there. Vincent said there is no set requirement as of September, accord- oriented village,” the report reads. Board of Selectmen (248-2206): date for completion, but estimated the ing to the report. “The modest size of the project fits the Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. project would cost about $3.4 million. The current economic conditions scale and character of the existing Tuesdays ...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. A September feasibility study, pre- have also increased the need for the development.” Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. pared by Vincent and consultants, con- project, Vincent said, maintaining it is Another potential location, on Town Clerk (248-2249): firmed the project could be done at the “almost impossible” for a family to live Masonic Home land near the Monday to Thursday ...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. current site. Certified planner William with today’s costs of living. Meadowview Drive facility, was Fridays ...... Closed Scanlan assisted Graves Engineering The nationwide foreclosure crisis deemed unsuitable for the proposed 1st and 3rd Tuesday ...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. in authoring the report. It was submit- also increases the need for the project, project. The land is too steep and wet ted to the Planning Board and the according to Scanlan. The project is and would drive up project costs, CHARLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) necessary, he said, regardless of the according to the report. Charlton Housing Authority. Mondays, Wednesdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. current economic conditions, since he “The conclusion of the planning “All indicators point to a viable proj- Tuesdays, Thursdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ect. There are many factors working in believes Charlton housing is expensive. team is that the Masonic land is not a Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed concert that support a conclusion of “We have a very good opportunity [to viable option …” it reads. Saturday ...... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. pursuing an affordable housing project expand],” Scanlan said. For now, Vincent has her eyes on the at the Meadowview Drive property,” The new complex could be attractive next step. the report reads. to potential tenants. The Charlton Food “The funding is going to take a CHARLTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) The need for more affordable hous- Mart, two pizza establishments and the while,” she said. Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Town Hall are all near the site. The For emergencies, dial 911

CHARLTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) Village District zone gets voter OK Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. POST OFFICES CHARLTON — A proposal to rezone the warrant article. the project, according to Gilrein, and Charlton Center Post Office (01507 and 01509) ...... (800) 275-8777 the center of town to “village district” neither town’s taxes or payments to the Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 and add that category to the zoning SCHOOL OFFICE school system would increase. bylaw passed at the Tuesday, Oct. 28 In other business, Gilrein said the committee does have SCHOOLS special town meeting. the Dudley-Charlton a Dudley building in mind, but has not Dudley-Charlton Regional School District ...... (508) 943-6888 Minutes before, the measure failed Regional School yet asked its owner about the possibili- Charlton Elementary School ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 by one vote, according to Town Planner District Committee ty of buying it since the money has not Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 Alan I. Gordon, but another vote was is asking both of its been approved. Charlton Middle School ...... (508) 248-1423 taken resulting in a 40-20 passage. The member towns for The latest movement in the two-year- Shepherd Hill Regional High School ...... (508) 943-6700 measure required two-thirds for its permission to go old effort to find new space for admin- Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School ... (508) approval. into debt of up to COMMUNITY istrators comes after a recent protract- 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 The zoning category allows for $800,000 to pay for a ed debate. Administrators currently “mixed use” development “consistent new school system NOTEBOOK work out of Shepherd Hill Regional with traditional New England vil- High School, but space there is administration RYAN lages,” including small retail outlets office. cramped. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS and commercial services, according to Voters in both GRANNAN-DOLL One proposal called for spending $1.3 towns would million to construct a new building at $1, 30 G French Road, Kim K. Fox-Lafortune to Arthur J. head to the site of the high school, according to the Lafortune and Kim K. Fox-Lafortune. polls to approve the project on letter, and the committee did explore $85,000, Potter Village Road, KLSP Potter Village Road or after Dec. 9, according to the leasing options. Irrevocable Trust (Gregory A. Smith, Trustee) to Shawn M. motion the School Committee WATER Beaulieu and Maria Frances Perea-Beaulieu. approved at its Wednesday,Oct. $100, Whitby Road, Scott Henderson and Amy Henderson to 22 meeting. State law requires Voters also approved appropriating Alan C. Greenough and Donna M. Greenough. voters approve the spending $1.85 million to build a new water main $257,000, 22 Whitby Road, Scott Henderson and Amy Henderson decision, Superintendent Sean from North Main Street to Muggett Hill M. Gilrein wrote in an Oct. 24 Road, according to Town to Jason P. Frost and Melissa L. Frost. letter to the Charlton Board of Administrator Robin L. Craver. $100, 109 Muggett Hill Road, Sandra G. Leger and John W.Leger Selectmen. Money for the project will come from to John W. Leger. School Choice and reserve betterments, and “third party” fund- account money would pay for ing, she said, noting there is not set completion date. The article also allows the town to borrow from the state Water Pollution Abatement THE STATS NEW Trust. “I can’t comment on BIRTHPLACE Exxon[Mobil’s] level of Southbridge cartoons @ participation, but in Town Foreign Born/Not U.S. Citizen the agreement Auburn...... 203 www.marketticartoons.com between Exxon and Brimfield ...... 15 the town, there is a Brookfield...... 6 Southbridge, The Comic Book, placeholder to come Charlton...... 26 back to the table Douglas ...... 77 Vol. 2, COMING SOON! regarding this water Dudley...... 274 line,” she said. Holland ...... 10 Leicester ...... 305 Northbridge ...... 121 Oxford ...... 88 Get a Fresh Start… Southbridge...... 408 Spencer ...... 79 BANKRUPTCY RELIEF Sturbridge ...... 103 Uxbridge ...... 177 ONE CALL STOPS ALL THE CALLS. Wales...... 9 Webster ...... 350 STOP THE BILL COLLECTORS. UNRISE UNSET Complete Termite & Pest Control Services S /S We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Saturday, Nov. 8...... 6:30 a.m...... 4:33 p.m. WE’LL GET RID OF WHAT’S BUGGING YOU! Sunday, Nov. 9 ...... 6:31 a.m...... 4:32 p.m. FREE CONSULTATION Monday, Nov. 10...... 6:33 a.m...... 4:31 p.m. 1 800 400 6009 Tuesday, Nov. 11 ...... 6:34 a.m...... 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 ....6:35 a.m...... 4:29 p.m. LAW OFFICES OF Thursday, Nov. 13 ...... 6:36 a.m...... 4:28 p.m. 508-347-2687 - Sturbridge Friday, Nov. 14 ...... 6:38 a.m...... 4:27 p.m. ROBERT E. GEORGE, PC • 508-347-7114 508-885-4995 - Spencer OFFICES IN STURBRIDGE AND BROOKFIELD • www.regeorge.net www.davespestcontrol.net

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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH CHARLTON — At a time when area food The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- pantries are worrying how they take care of racy in all its news reports. Although numer- so many needy families, one local business ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate and its young clientele are stepping up to the reporting, mistakes can occur. plate. Students at the Charlton-based Dance Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Mechanix (DMX) studio are donating $225 and the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- a large amount of food they collected to the ly manner. Charlton CHIP-IN. As part of the DMX Gives If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 Back series of charitable deeds, the young ladies canvassed people outside Ted’s Package during normal business hours. During non- store in September. business hours, leave a message in the edi- “The girls did a good job,” said Pauline tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your Bjorn, whose daughter, Haley, is a student at the dance studio. “Isn’t that awesome?” phone call. Since its formation in August the group has collected food and collected coats to eventual- ly donate to a homeless shelter, Bjorn said. CCOORRRREECCTTIIOONN They also plan on making Thanksgiving bas- kets for CHIP-IN. The Oct. 24 issue of the Charlton Villager, The effort is meant to teach the students to give back and be charitable to their communi- in a story about a drunk driving arrest (“A ty. time to be part of news”), incorrectly reported Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone Bruce Cote’s blood-alcohol level at 1.4. His at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- level was .14. We regret and apologize for the bridgepress.com. error.

Ryan Grannan-Doll photos A Dance Mechanix student shows off the food she helped collect. PUBLIC MEETINGS MONDAY, NOV. 10 The Charlton Housing Authority will meet at 3 p.m. in its Meadowview Road facili- ty. TUESDAY, NOV. 11 The Board of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. THURSDAY, NOV. 13 The Ad-Hoc Recycling Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. MONDAY, NOV. 17 The Fire Station Building Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Dance Mechanix student Shannon Costa, 10, shows The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 off the $225 check for CHIP-IN. p.m. in the Town Hall. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. The Conservation Commission will meet The DMX Gives Back members show off the food they collected for the CHIP-IN. at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Zorba's Pizzeria Tavern Free Estimates The Library Board of Trustees will meet Inflation fighting fall & winter specials 508-347-2305 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. EAT-IN TO-GO Closets The Democratic Town Committee will Every Monday, Tuesday & Order out and get Home Offices meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Wednesday Night from 4-9pm! 3 small one topping pizza’s for Garages Have a complete meal for just $15.00 or order 3 large $12.99 one topping pizza’s for (includes soup or salad, entreé & dessert) $27.00 Thurday Nite is Family Fun Nite Pasta & Meatballs (unlimited) for a family of four $24.99 (includes salad & garlic bread) All-You-Can-Eat Greek Roasted Chicken w/ziti & sauce, roasted potatoes or fries & slaw for $10.99 • Children $5.99 Two Large One Topping Pizzas & Salad $24.99 132 Sturbridge Rd. • Charlton, MA 01507 508-248-0433

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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL immune to the problem. Boston-based STAFF WRITER Citizens Housing and Planning (CHP) esti- Some homeowners find themselves forced mates 37,000 homes will at least start foreclo- from their home when they are behind in sure proceedings this year. Last year, 7,653 their payments. The picture doesn’t have to be homes were foreclosed on, up from 3,086 in all that bleak. There are options to dig yourself 2006, according to the CHP Web site. out of a mortgage mess. “Despite all of the attention being given to Some of them were spelled out last week the foreclosure issue, nothing has changed. In during a seminar sponsored by Southbridge fact, things have gotten worse,” Savings Bank and Worcester-based ForeclosuresMass.com President Jeremy NeighborWorks Homeownership Center. Shapiro said in a May 7 press release. “Know your options,” NeighborWorks Post Peppered throughout the smorgasbord of Purchase Loan Officer Miguel A. Rivera said legitimate options for help, unfortunately, are to a crowd of two individuals and officials foreclosure rescue “fraud[s],” according to associated with sponsoring the seminar gath- Rivera. Predatory lending is just one of those ered at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference methods, but there are ways to stay out of the Center Saturday, Nov. 1. “We want to make trap, Rivera said. sure you are making the informed decisions “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is,” you need to make.” Rivera said. With a nationwide foreclosure crisis, home- Lending scam artists usually prey on owners can take several courses of action if minorities senior citizens, disabled individu- they fall behind in their payments: forbear- als and low-income families, he said, noting ance, repayment or modifying the terms of “misleading” sales tactics are often used on the loan are just a few of them, according to the groups. Rivera. Owners could sell their home or sell People ready to sign a loan should review it the deed back to the lender, which would before putting pen to paper. require the resident to vacate the space, Other scams, including one Rivera called Rivera said. “phantom help,” are used against people fac- Whatever option is taken involves working ing foreclosure. These companies charge a fee with the lender, but owners should first tell for their work when it should be free, he said. them how they got into their specific situa- “You should never pay for help,” Rivera Ryan Grannan-Doll photo tion, Rivera said. Hospital stays, family said. Neighborworks Post Purchase Loan Officer Miguel Rivera explains a point to an audience member during tragedies or other circumstances are just They have also been known to have owners last week’s session. some of the possibilities. surrender their home titles under the belief “People have gotten here through different they will remain in the home as renters until mistake of signing away ownership of them “It was a great time to buy,” he said. “People paths,” he said. they can buy the home back, according to home, he said. weren’t told ‘no’ on loans.” The foreclosure situation has become worse Rivera. “Don’t sign anything with blank lines or Spending decisions that were once consid- recently, especially in Worcester County. Several steps can be taken to shield yourself blank spaces,” he said. ered “wants” turned into “needs,” Rivera said. According to ForeclosuresMass.com, 11 from these situations, Rivera said. Rivera also offered a retrospective as to how He noted individuals are starting to grapple Charlton homes have been foreclosed on in the “We don’t panic. We just breathe. We’ve got the national landed in the foreclosure crisis. with their reality. past six months. That figure jumps to 28 in to be clearheaded,” he said. “It was a perfect storm,” he said. “People are finally starting to take owner- Southbridge, but dips to 16 in Webster. Find out the rules for whatever process is Deregulation of the mortgage industry ship of their situation,” he said. Sturbridge has seen nine foreclosures in the being sought, find a translator if you don’t intended to boost homeownership statistics, past six months, with Auburn witnessing 12. speak English and review any contract you along with “exotic” loans and “aggressive Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone The rest of Massachusetts has not been plan to enter into, Rivera said. Never make the marketing,” contributed to the current situa- at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- tion, according to Rivera. bridgepress.com. Now THIS is a Hot Tub that is easy to buy and easy to pay for...

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CHARLTON — 9:49 a.m. — Theft on Partridge Hill Road. TUESDAY, OCT. 28 Report taken. CHARLTON — 7:30 a.m. — Theft on Hayes Pond Circle. CHARLTON — 9:06 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer Party spoken to. Gregory Lewandowski arrested 26-year-old South Sturbridge CHARLTON — 4:41 a.m. — Burglar alarm on Masonic Road resident Kelly V. Allen. She is charged on an outstand- Home Road. Building secured. ing warrant and was arrested at her home. CHARLTON — 6:49 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer Keith R. Cloutier arrested S. Sullivan Road resident Keith Myotte, 20, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 on an outstanding warrant for failing to pay fines. CHARLTON — 3:38 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer Derek CHARLTON — 1:30 p.m. — Warrant service on Elizabeth C. Gaylord charged West Warren resident Vicky Cronin, 49, Drive. Could not locate. with having an unlit license plate and driving without a CHARLTON — 11:27 a.m. — Warrant service on MONDAY, NOV. 3 license. Police stopped her vehicle on Worcester Road (Route Southbridge Road (Route 169). Could not locate. 20). CHARLTON — 12:00 p.m. — Hazmat incident on CHARLTON — 11:20 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Old Sturbridge Road (Route 20). Investigated. Muggett Hill Road. Investigated. CHARLTON — 11:00 a.m. — Theft on King Road. Investigated. Tuesday, Oct. 28 NEWS BRIEF CHARLTON — 4:10 a.m. — Animal hit on Worcester Road CHARLTON — 11:47 p.m. — Building check on Main (Route 20). Services rendered. Street. Building secured. CHARLTON — 11:25 p.m. — Domestic disturbance on Luminaries to be lit for diabetes Sturbridge Road (Route 20). Peace restored. SUNDAY, NOV. 2 CHARLTON — November is National Diabetes Awareness CHARLTON — 9:08 p.m. — Larceny, forgery, fraud on Month. The Charlton Lions Club invites the community to CHARLTON — 6:58 p.m. — 911 hang up on Dresser Hill Worcester Road (Route 20). Investigated. gather on the Charlton Town Common from 6-8 p.m. Road. Building secured. CHARLTON — 5:22 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to light 100 luminaries to honor those who CHARLTON — 3:39 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Trolley Southbridge Road (Route 169). live with diabetes on a daily basis. Crossing Road. Building secured. CHARLTON — 4:23 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Diabetes information and refreshments will be provided. CHARLTON — 2:25 p.m. — Fire at 150 Ramshorn Road. No Center Depot Road. Vehicle towed. The event is free of charge. action required. CHARLTON — 3:20 p.m. — Suspicious motor vehicle on The mother of one of the Barton Center’s day campers CHARLTON — 12:37 p.m. — Assisted motorist on Route 20. Carpenter Hill Road. Could not locate. spearheads this event — a 5-year-old who lives with type 1 dia- Call given to officer. CHARLTON — 9:15 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on betes. She has received national attention, including a piece on CHARLTON — 12:18 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Brookfield Road. Investigated. the Today Show Friday, Oct. 24. Wamasutta Ridge Road. Referred to other agency. CHARLTON — 8:22 a.m. — Fire on H.K. Davis Road. Diabetes is an extremely serious health condition affecting CHARLTON — 12:06 p.m. — 911 hang up on Brookfield Investigated. 23.6 million Americans, 186,300 of which are under age 20. Road. Party spoken to. CHARLTON — 8:12 a.m. — Burglar alarm on Southbridge There are two types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for CHARLTON — 11:34 a.m. — Assisted motorist on Road. Investigated. about 90-95 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Type 1 Worcester Road (Route 20). Unfounded. CHARLTON — 7:11 a.m. — Warrant service on Prindle Hill diabetes develops when the body’s immune system destroys CHARLTON — 11:16 a.m. — Vandalism on Hammond Hill Road. Could not locate. pancreatic beta cells, the only cells in the body that make the Road. No action required. CHARLTON — 12:21 a.m. — Assisted motorist on hormone insulin that regulates blood glucose. CHARLTON — 9:23 a.m. — Vandalism on Gould Road. Southbridge Road (Route 169). Party spoken to. The Charlton Lions Club is proud to support the Clara Investigated. Barton Camp and Camp Joslin — two of the oldest diabetes camps in the world — in Oxford and Charlton. ARRESTS/CHARGES — Submitted by the Charlton Lions Club SATURDAY, NOV. 1 CHARLTON — 6:52 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Stephens Drive. Party spoken to. CHARLTON — 6:26 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on MONDAY, NOV. 3 Worcester Road (Route 20). Report taken. CHARLTON — 9:45 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer CHARLTON — 5:23 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Gregory Lewandowski arrested 37-year-old Southbridge Road (Route 169). Vehicle towed. Southbridge resident Jesus Alamo on an outstanding CHARLTON — 5:10 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Worcester warrant. Road (Route 20). Removed hazard. CHARLTON — 9:25 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer CHARLTON — 4:33 p.m. — 911 hang up on Stephens Drive. Gregory Lewandowski arrested 19-year-old Oxford Party spoken to. resident Adam Carpenter after stopping the vehicle CHARLTON — 2:45 a.m. — Smoke invest on Masonic Home he was driving on Worcester Road (Route 20). He is Road. Investigated. charged with driving with a revoked license. CHARLTON — 1:17 a.m. — Erratic operation on Worcester Road (Route 20). Taken to guardian. SATURDAY, NOV. 1 FRIDAY, OCT. 31 CHARLTON — 11:37 a.m. — Charlton Police officer Mark J. Lapriore and Gregory Lewandowski arrested CHARLTON — 12:52 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on 52-year-old South Sturbridge Road resident Ronald Worcester Road. Investigated. Bowes at his home. He is charged with possession of a Southbridge High CHARLTON — 7:29 a.m. — Fire alarm activation on class D substance and faces two outstanding war- Oxford Road. Investigated. rants. Class of ‘98 Reunion CHARLTON — 11:03 a.m. — Charlton Police officers Mill Street Brews • 7:00pm THURSDAY, OCT. 30 Keith R. Cloutier and Gregory Lewandowski arrested 26-year-old Brookfield resident Benjamin Dusty at Appetizers will be served CHARLTON — 9:25 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Masonic police headquarters. Stemming from an outstanding Home Road. Building secured. warrant, he is charged with failure to pay fines. $20pp/$35 per couple CHARLTON — 8:24 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Dresser Hill CHARLTON — 2:50 a.m. — Charlton Police officers Road. Building secured. Derek C. Gaylord and Jason Martocci arrested 30- To RSVP or for questions, please email CHARLTON — 4:59 p.m. — Burglar alarm on H. Foot Road. year-old Prince Road resident James M. Piehl after Elpida at [email protected] Building secured. stopping his vehicle on Main Street. He is charged CHARLTON — 12:36 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Worcester with possession of a class B substance. Road (Route 20). Could not locate. Please pass this information on CHARLTON — 11:07 a.m. — Suspicious activity on Morton to any ‘98 graduate you may know. Station Road. Investigated.

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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Wearing bright clothing, carrying a flash- STAFF WRITER light and wearing a safe mask were just a few CHARLTON — Hours before setting out to of the tips given to trick-or-treaters. Trick-Or-Treat last week, Heritage School stu- Pervier had some joking words for the dents received a lesson in how to beg for candy youngsters. safely. “Don’t forget to bring some candy to your Charlton Police Chief James A. Pervier and teacher on Monday,” he said. Officer Keith Cloutier lectured the young stu- dents on various ways to stay safe. Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone “We want to make sure you enjoy this at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- Halloween,” Pervier said. bridgepress.com.

Chief Pervier places a fake nose on a Heritage School student last week.

Heritage School students raise their hands ready to answer the police officers questions about Halloween safety last week.

Pervier, using a student, demonstrates what kind of jacket to wear while Trick-or-Treating.

Left to right, Officer Cloutier and two Heritage School students demonstrate masks representing U.S. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain last week. Chief Pervier stands to their right.

Two Heritage School students demonstrate masks representing U.S. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain last week.

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Donais, 94 BRISTOL — Elaine Madeline Duval Sheraton Hotels and in later years while living SOUTHBRIDGE — Mrs. Blanche E. Langlais, she lived here all her life. Gauthier, 72, of Bristol, formerly of Brigham in Southbury, Conn. she worked for the (Langlais) Donais, 94, formerly of 60 Charlton She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Road in Worcester, died Monday, Oct. 27 sur- Stamford Advocate and then USA Today as a St., died Tuesday,Oct. 28 in Radius Healthcare Charlton, a former member of Sacred Heart of rounded by her family after losing her brave manager in the circulation and distribution Center, 84 Chapin St. Southbridge. Jesus Church in Southbridge and a member of battle with cancer. departments. Her husband was the late Levi L. Donais, the Casaubon Senior Center. Mrs. Donais She leaves her soul mate and “prince She was a longtime member of Christ the who died in 1986. She leaves two sons, Roger worked many years ago at the American charming” of 18 years, Larry E. Behr; five King Church. Donais and his wife, Beverly, of Charlton, and Optical Company and the former Hamilton children, Susan J. Leboeuf and her husband, She enjoyed sewing, gardening, camping, Raymond Donais and his wife, Elaine, of Woolen Co. Joel E. Novak, of Charlton and their children, reading and sailing. She especially enjoyed Sturbridge; a daughter, Ann Marie Krawczyk The funeral was Friday, Oct. 31 from Jason and Kristen; David W. Gauthier and his traveling and most recently had discovered of Ormond-by-the-Sea, Fla.; six grandchil- Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., wife, Celeste, of Palm City, Fla. and their chil- the majestic beauty of our National Parks dren; 10 great-grandchildren, and two sisters Southbridge. Burial followed in West Ridge dren, Kyle, Nicole and Andrew; Anne M. having traveled west twice within the past two Viola Robert of Putnam, Conn. and Bertha Cemetery Charlton. McConville and her husband, Michael, of years. Bonin of Southbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in Blanche’s Charlton and their children Meghan, Erin, Elaine was a loving and caring woman who She was predeceased by a brother and nine memory for masses may be made to St. Michael and Patrick; James P. Gauthier and found a special quality in each member of her sisters. Born in Southbridge May 13, 1914, Joseph’s Church 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext. his wife, April, of Moosup, Conn. and their family and friends. She adored spending time daughter of Aristide and Lucia (Genereux) Charlton, MA 01507 children, Stephanie and Sean; Jennifer L. with her grandchildren and made each of Hardy and her husband, Dow of Marlborough them feel special and loved. and their children Vivienne, Tyler, Angelique, The funeral was held Thursday,Oct. 30 from Jacob, Nathan and Evan. She also leaves her the Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, Evelyn E. DiPietro Eaton, 75 sister, Linda Albrecht of Woodstock Valley, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester with a Mass in Christ Conn.; two brothers, Alfred Duval of the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Burial was CHARLTON — Evelyn E. Monighetti; and many nieces and nephews. Southbridge and Robert Duval of Webster; her in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. (Maska) DiPietro Eaton, 75, of She was born in Southbridge, the daughter former husband, John G. Gauthier of The family requests that donations be made Berry Corner Road, died of Joseph and Katherine (Tobijka) Maska. Worcester; and several nephews and nieces. to the Hope Guardian Fund, P.O. Box 1627, Wednesday, Oct. 29 in her Evelyn wintered on Sanibel Island, Fla., A sister, Joanne Morgan, predeceased her. Bristol, CT 06011. This fund will help the Hope home, after an illness. where she enjoyed picking up seashells. She She was born in Woonsocket, R.I., daughter Clinic in Bristol, Conn. continue to provide She leaves a son, Alan also enjoyed reading. Most of all she enjoyed of Ernest and Madeline (Livernoche) Duval. enduring hope to others during their journey DiPietro of Charlton; two devoting herself to her children and grand- She graduated from Bartlett High School with cancer. daughters, Lisa Canty of children. and Quinsigamond Community College. Visit www.callahanfay.com. Charlton and Pamela Snyder Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southbridge, While living in Worcester, Elaine worked for of Charlton; a brother, Joseph Maska of will be held at the convenience of the family. Southbridge; two sisters, Rose Stefanski of In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southbridge and Nora Domurad of Danielson, the Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd., Conn.; four grandchildren, Tara Monighetti, Charlton, MA 01507. Evelyn Kolofsky, 94 Kaley DiPietro, Jessica Snyder and Nicole Visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com. CHARLTON; Evelyn (Hollings) Kolofsky,94, Born in Leicester, she was the daughter of Snyder; a great-granddaughter, Francesca of 27 So. Buffumville Shore Drive, died William and Lillian (Gallant) Hollings. Monday, Oct. 27 in Radius Healthcare in Graveside services were held Thursday,Oct. Southbridge. 30 in Pine Ronald C. Mongeon, 75 She leaves a son, Joseph A. Kolofsky of Grove Cemetery, Pine St., Leicester. Charlton. A son, John W. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be WORCESTER — Ronald C. the Korean Conflict serving from 1952 - 1955 Kolofsky, died in 2001. made to a charity. Mongeon, 74, of 244 Belmont and earning the Korean Service Medal, United Evelyn worked at the former MKM Hosiery Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., died peacefully at home Nations Medal and National Defense Service in Rochdale for many years, retiring in 1967. St., Leicester is directing arrangements. surrounded by his loving Medal. family on Sunday, Oct. 26 He worked at Norton Company in Worcester after a struggle with cancer. for many years, retiring in 1983, and later He leaves his former wife worked at UMass Memorial Hospital and and best friend, Elizabeth A. Westborough State Hospital, retiring in 1990. Robert J. Whitney, 33 (Lis) Mongeon of Worcester He was an avid outdoor sportsman and KEY WEST, Fla. — Robert J. (Robby) Vocational Technical High School in Charlton. and his former wife, Janice M. (LeClair) enjoyed his family, many friends and riding Whitney, 33, of Key West, formerly of After high school, he was part of an effort to Pepper of Princeton; five daughters, Linda A. his Harley. Charlton, passed away Oct. 29 in Fort Pierce, build a pediatric wing onto an existing hospi- Stokes and her husband, Thomas of A funeral service with military honors was Fla. tal in Haiti, where he traveled with his church Hubbardston, Helen J. Turcotte and her hus- held Thursday, Oct. 30 in the chapel at the Robby leaves his mother, Sandra Klein of at the age of 18. band, David, of Princeton, Rita A. Laingor, Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Port Saint Lucie; a sister, Lori Whitney,wife of After moving to Florida, he studied massage Darlene B. Moreau and her husband, Ronald, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon. A memorial Ian Kondratowicz, and nephews Julian and therapy until becoming ill. all of Worcester, and Anne J. Jackson and her reception followed at the Harold N. Keith Jameson, all of Danielson, Conn.; his grand- He enjoyed cooking, singing and dancing. fiancé, Todd Smith, of Winter Park, Fla.; a American Legion Post 204, 159 Hartwell St., mother, Jane Whitney of Grafton; uncles, Robby will be forever remembered for his son, James W. Laingor and his fiancée, Robyn West Boylston. Stanley Klein of Omaha, Neb., Donald quick wit, fierce loyalty, and the mischievous Germain, of Charlton; 10 grandchildren; and The family requests donations be made to Whitney and wife Linda of Jefferson, Mass., sparkle in his eye. He lived life to the fullest, four great-grandchildren. UMass Memorial Foundation, Cancer David Whitney and wife Cindy of Merritt enjoying each day as if it were his last. He will A son, Ronald W. Mongeon, died in 2007. Research, 365 Plantation St., Suite 100, Island, Fla. and Francis Whitney of Webster; be sadly missed by his friends and family. He was born in Worcester, son of Walter and Worcester, MA 01605-2395. his aunt, Mary, wife of Robert Ricker, of "Be at peace young man, for life is short, and Helen (Ivory) Mongeon, and lived in Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden, Jefferson, Mass.; and many cousins. He also you have brightened ours." Worcester most of his life. directed the arrangements. leaves close friends, Melissa Caissie of Burial will be at a later date. A memorial Ronald was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Thompson, Conn. and Joanne Scott of service was held Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Florida. Thompson Congregational Church, 347 He was predeceased by his grandmother, Thompson Road, Thompson, Conn. Blanche (Davis) Klein Barca; grandfathers In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adelgita “Gita” Giovanello, 94 Arnold Klein, Peter Barca and Francis Treasure Coast Hospice, 5090 Dunn Road, Fort Southbridge — Adelgita Madore, Julia DiMazio and Vilda Santilli. Whitney and his father, Robert J. Whitney. Pierce, FL 34981, or to a charity of one's “Gita” (Tiberii) Giovanello, She was born in Charlton, the daughter of Robby attended Bay Path Regional choice. 94, formerly of Therese Joseph and Maria (Gentile) Tiberii. Avenue, died Monday, Oct. 27 Gita worked at the American Optical Co. in in the Radius Healthcare Southbridge for many years and later worked Center, Southbridge, after an in the Southbridge High School cafeteria for illness. many years, before retiring several years ago. Send all obituary Her husband, Amande S. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church and Giovanello, died in 1978. She its St. Rita’s Society.In her youth she was very notices to the leaves a son, Ronald M. Giovanello of athletic and participated in several sports. She Southbridge; a brother, Philbert Tiberii of enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles and play- Charlton Villager, Southbridge; a sister, Philomena Dendor of ing bingo. She was an avid sports fan enjoying Ware; a daughter-in-law, Johanna (Soldani) all of the New England pro sports teams and 25 Elm St., Giovanello of Southbridge; four grandchil- also an avid follower of the Southbridge High dren, Nicholas Giovanello and his, wife, Kate, basketball, football, and baseball teams. Angela Giovanello, Enrico Giovanello and his Her funeral was held Monday, Nov. 3 from Southbridge, MA 01550, wife, Noelle, and Samantha Bechta and her the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 husband, Adam; four great grandchildren, Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be in or by e-mail to Tylor Bechta, Jake Bechta, Ross Bechta and St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southbridge. Amber Garneau; and many nieces and In lieu of flowers donations may be made in wbird@ nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Bruce A. Giovanello’s memory to the UMass Bruce A. Giovanello in 2003 and Armand Memorial Foundation/Pancreatic Cancer villagernewspapers.com. Giovanello in 1941. She was also predeceased Research Fund, 333 South St., Shrewsbury,MA by three brothers, Leo Tiberii, James Tiberii, 01545. and Alfred Tiberii and three sisters, Evelyn Visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com.

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LIBRARY TREATS Shawn Kelley photos

CHARLTON — Liam Groh, 4, of Charlton, peeks out from behind the puppet theatre with his Scooby Doo out- Quack! Quack! said Isabella Kalmin, 1, of Dudley. fit on.

A group of happy Trick or Treaters get together for a photo before heading to the town hall.

Firefighter Joseph Montville, makes his way across the crosswalk to the town hall for some treats.

Twin cowboys, Dillon and Brady Froias, 3, of Charlton trot their way across to the town hall.

Ethan Kalmin, 3, of Dudley, put on his dragon face. Jamie Tully, 15 months, of Charlton posed as Dumbo with camera in hand. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, November 7, 2008 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9 CALENDAR

FRIDAY, NOV. 7 CHARLTON — The Men’s Club is hosting a Children’s Hospital. To make an appointment grouP- The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support scrumptious turkey dinner at Charlton City please call Sarah White @ (508)943-8517.Each Group meets on the first Tuesday of every WEBSTER — Looking for a girl’s night out? United Methodist Church (74 Stafford St.) on donation can help up to four young patients. month from 7- 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room I at Come to a Four Seasons” auction to benefit the Saturday, Nov. 8, from 5:30-7pm. Come and Walk-ins are welcome. Harrington Memorial Hospital. All caregivers Relay for Life at the American Legion Hall on enjoy food and fellowship with friends and of persons dealing with memory loss and fami- Houghton Street. neighbors. FRIDAY, NOV. 21 ly members are invited. The event is sponsored by “Family Flock.” Turkey, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and SOUTHBRIDGE — Come one, come all to the For information, contact Roger Lamontagne, Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. Auction your choice of beverage, along with a delec- LICSW BCD at 508-764-2423. starts at 7 p.m. annual HMH Holiday Gift Shop and Bake Sale table dessert, will be served. As always there to be held in the Harrington Memorial Hospital Per auction paddle cost is $1. Items will be will be continuous serving and take-out. Adults CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's auctioned off for 25 cents to $1.50. lobby. $9, children 6–12 $6, Almost everything in the gift shop will be on Celebrate Recovery celebrated God's healing Snacks, desserts, coffee & apple cider will be children 5 and under free. Family maximum: power in our lives through eight recovery prin- served. Downstairs bar will be open. Chance to sale. Most Gift Shop items will be offered at a $35. twenty per cent discount. Free holiday gift- ciples and the Christ-centered 12 Steps. win free Door Prizes. Tickets may be purchased at the door This experience allows us to be changed. We For more information, call Tammy 860-923- wrapping will be offered throughout the day. although reservations are The sale will begin at 9 a.m. and will be open to open the door by sharing our experiences, 3437 or Donna 860-923-3532. appreciated. Call the church office at (508) strengths, and hopes with one another. In addi- There will be a cash & carry craft table. the public until 7 p.m. As many from the com- 248-7379 for information and reservations. munity already know, this little gift shop is tion, we become willing to accept God's grace SATURDAY, NOV. 8 The building is handicap accessible. known to carry a wide variety of unique and in solving our life problems. By working the creative gifts. steps and applying their Biblical principles, we SOUTHBRIDGE — Make it a night out on the Some items to be featured are WEB KINZ, a begin to grow spiritually. We become free from town. CHARLTON — The Charlton Lions Club favorite among young people. In fact, WEB our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional Southbridge Lions Big Band is scheduled to will hold a Coat and Food Drive on the Town KINZ will be offered on this day only at the behaviors. This freedom creates a stronger per- appear at the newly renovated Cannery Hall at Common from 9 a.m. to noon. price of buy three, get one free. Another popu- sonal relationship with God and others. As we 12 Crane Street from 6-8 p.m. Join your friends Canned goods, especially beans, soups and lar gift item to be offered on sale will be Dem progress through the principles we discover on the dance floor or sit back, relax and enjoy peanut butter and winter coats, cleaned and in Daco angels. The HMH Gift Shop is proud to our personal, loving and forgiving Higher this amazing ensemble of talented musicians. good condition are greatly appreciated. Call boast a very large inventory of Dem Daco Power — Jesus Christ. Tickets are available at Southbridge Credit 508-248-4411 for information. angels. Also on sale will be fresh floral center- Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, Union, Southbridge Savings Bank, The Dark pieces and wreaths, holiday dishware, orna- from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Church, Horse Tavern and Tri-Community YMCA or by SATURDAY, NOV. 15 ments, purses, jewelry, and clothing for all the 50 Hammond Hill Road. calling (508) 765-5491; $25 in advance/$30 at the family. For more information, call Elaine at 508-248- door. Tables seating six are available by reser- DUDLEY — A blood drive to benefit Boston 7597 or visit charltonbaptist.org Children’s Hospital in honor of Laura Baum Home-baked goods have proven to be a local vation at a cost of $125 ($25 savings!). Hors lobby sale favorite through the years. Plan to d’oeuvres included; cash bar. has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The SKI PROGRAM First Congregational Church of Dudley, 132 arrive early to choose from a mouthwatering All tickets are sold on a first come/first selection of home baked pies, cakes, cookies, Parents, students and teachers. Here is an served basis. Center Road. All successful donors receive a gift from assorted canned goods, brownies, jams, and an opportunity to ski or snowboard affordably. endless variety of succulent goodies, just in You can ski six Saturday nights at Wachusett time for the holidays. Refreshments will be Mountain for $105 beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 served throughout the day to help create a hol- and ending Saturday, Feb. 14. You could also iday spirit. possible ski for free if you have Fallon Community Health Plan as your health care BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOV. 29 provider. CHARLTON — Shepherd Hill Regional High This ski or snowboard program is open to School’s Class of 1978 holds its class reunion students, parents and teachers. from 7:30-midnight at Heritage Country Club. For more information, call Dick Lisi at 508- The cost is $45 per person. 410-1332 or e-mail to richard.s.lisi @banko- Self-Employment in RSVP by Nov. 12. famerica.com. MONDAY, DEC. 1 TRIPS : Bernadette Circle No. 709 The CHARLTON — The Charlton Middle School Daughters of Isabella proudly presents 2008 Ski Club will be holding its annual Ski & Fantastic Tour - (open to the public): a Tough Economy Snowboard Swap from 5-7:30 p.m. Bring in your used equipment to sell or purchase new NOV. 28,29,30: Penndutch Amish Christmas or used from our swap. — TBA n the current demanding economy, job At the outset, the experts concur, it’s well to For information, call Al or Wendy at 508-248- 4697. DEC. 14: Hukelau, Yankee Candle & Bright creation is down and, in some industries devote up to a year laying groundwork Proceeds to benefit the Charlton Middle Nights — TBA and places, layoffs are up. Obtaining gain- through the development of contacts, and School Ski Club. ******* Iful employment can prove difficult in a preparation of a business plan that spells out important notes Concerning all Tour contracting marketplace. Some workers how the business will produce revenue, han- SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Programs decide to give themselves a job. dle sales and all other operations, and quanti- ******** CHARLTON — The Charlton Public Library Please note that final payment is due 30 days Working in an organization and working for fy expenses. The make-ready presents Jim Gill's Family Room Tour. yourself have fundamental period should also be spent in prior to tour departure date. Your deposit on Family Concert begins at 10:30 a.m. these tours confirms your reservation. Tour differences. A boss and a assuring enough savings are Parent/Educator Workshop to follow, from components are subject to change, based on 12:30-2:30 p.m. specific set of responsibili- FINANCE in hand. At least in the begin- availability. Changes will be noted. Call 508-248-0452, ext. 12, to register ties and tasks are sidelined ning, there can be more rain The Daughters of Isabella is a nonprofit, in self-employment, where SENSE than sun. SATURDAY, DEC. 6 charitable, Catholic Women's organization. everything is on the boss- An independent worker is Bus Pick up Webster: Tracy Court ( behind employee’s shoulders. For directly responsible for office DUDLEY — The First Congregational Commerce Inc.), Southbridge: Big Bunny Church of Dudley at 135 Center Road is hav- some independent opera- THOMAS J. equipment, phone lines, sta- For more information or reservations, call tors, a regular paycheck tionery,health insurance and ing a Christmas Fair between 10 a.m. and 5 Bernadette Langlois at 508-943-8047 or Sue p.m. Clearwater at 508-943-4579 or 774-230-0669. becomes a thing of the past, SMALARZ all of the other business com- The fair will include vendors & crafters, a at least during the start-up ponents that are generally Jan Caouette @ 508-987-8437 café, bake sale, tearoom, entertainment, kids’ Please make checks payable to: "Bernadette phase. not a concern, let alone even room, pictures with Santa, and a basket draw- Employment experts estimate that as much thought about, in a traditional payroll job. ing & quilt drawing. 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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND EDITORIAL Sept. 11 idea Run off sends wrong road, project message

still needed t’s a noble intention carried out not so n a better economy, perhaps the nobly. Police offi- fate of a planned new highway Icers in Peabody have department would have been dif- put it in their contract to ferent. get paid time and a quar- I ter if they work on Sept. As it stands, however, with many 11. Now, of course, fire- households fearing a lengthy econom- fighters in that town ic swoon, there is no small amount of want the same deal. reluctance to approve spending a lot of The officers framed it BIRD’S as wanting to make sure money — even if the purpose is a that no one ever forgets NEST sound and deserving one. the events that unfolded In Charlton’s case, the purpose at that tragic day seven WALTER BIRD last week’s special town meeting was years ago. The idea, they to approve $3.5 million for a new high- insist, is not to insult those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, but way department. A two-thirds majori- to raise awareness, and perhaps get other ty was required, and with 130 voters departments across the country to follow acting on the question (out of the 149 suit. who showed up), that meant 87 people TO THE EDITOR Gee, how long do you think it will take for another police union to pick up on needed to vote in the affirmative. that? As it turns out, nine fewer — 78 — Field hockey team did themselves proud You know what would have been a really noble idea? To put it in their contract that voted in favor of the appropriation, I must admit to knowing nothing about the As an old alumnus, Class of 1961, may I say they would work for free on Sept. 11. Now while 52 voted in opposition. game of field hockey.What I do know is when you've done your school and yourselves a team has a good season. proud. that would have sent the right message. Voters, however, did approve $96,342 As it is, the only message Peabody cops The Tantasqua girls field hockey team had STAN PARZYCH for a new animal shelter. sent with this money ploy is that they are, a terrific season and are to be congratulated. CHARLTON Three-plus million is a heck of a lot well, all about the money. If it seems like more dog biscuits than $96,000, and the they’re taking advantage of a national tragedy, well, that’s because they are — financial picture of the state and intentional or not. nation is bleak, but voters in this Urgency lacking in non-swing state Peabody police seem woefully out of instance may have erred to far on the touch with public perception, which is side of caution. iving in a swing probably not vital to ensure a win, and if that many police unions reach for the The current Highway Department is state during the you’re a Republican, then it’s almost a lost money whenever they can. That’s why a final months of the cause to get out there and cast your vote. Sure, lot of cops aren’t too pleased with Gov. in “deplorable” condition, as Lpresidential cam- who wins the popular vote is interesting triv- Deval Patrick’s recent civilian flag patrol Superintendent Gerry Foskett called paign has been a unique ia — even fodder for a Supreme Court case, as program. They say it’s about safety,but it’s it. There is no question that a new experience. Having tem- in 2000 — but there’s something so much really about the money. facility is needed. Inhabitable? That porarily relocated to New more pressing about voting for president in Same here. Hampshire to pursue my New Hampshire. There’s a greater sense of If the sole purpose were to make sure no might be debatable, but the fact that graduate degree in writing, urgency that permeates the state and its resi- one ever forgets about Sept. 11 — and that such a debate might even be necessary I’ve not only had the experi- dents. is, indeed, a worthy ambition – why not do should answer any questions as to the ence of living in a swing KRISTAL It’s an exciting environment to be in, living something no one would ever expect? Like, state during both parties’ in New Hampshire — to have pamphlets from need for a new facility. say,volunteer to work for free. Imagine the conventions but also during KLEAR both parties’ candidates slipped under the good publicity that would have generated. To wait until a better economy might the busiest campaigning door of your dorm, to get constant phone calls It wouldn’t have gone over well with other keep wallets a bit fatter now, but what time in New Hampshire, KRIS REARDON from campaigners, to hear about friends’ police unions, of course, but it certainly of the safety conditions at the highway aside from the primaries. encounters with both candidates, their spous- would have courted the favor of Mr. and And all this at a time es, and vice presidential nominees on an department? When does it become a Mrs. John Q. Public. when the phrase “As New Hampshire goes, so almost regular basis, to have so much first- Instead, Peabody cops are wondering good time to build a new facility? goes the nation” proved to be untrue, at least hand information passed along from candi- why all these negative blogs and e-mails Voters are right to be concerned. We for the Democrats. It was, after all, Hillary dates as they travel multiple times to your are coming their way. They don’t get it. Clinton who took the New Hampshire pri- state to speak, unfiltered by that “liberal elite At a time when the economy is tanking all are in this current economic cli- mary but not her party’s nomination. media” that Tina Fey likes to mock Sarah and many private sector businesses are mate. They are also keeping an eye on New Hampshire is an unsure place; its pal- Palin for talking about. And despite the fact freezing wages and, worse, laying off try four electoral votes went to Republican that I happen to think that media is quite nec- other projects coming down the pike, employees, the Peabody Police such as a new fire department, recre- candidate George W. Bush in 2000 but to essary to get information out to people who Democratic candidate John Kerry in 2004. It’s don’t happen to live in swing states like New Department has found a unique way to get ational athletic complex and school a battleground state despite its few electoral Hampshire, and that I guess I am a part of even more money into the hands of their administration office. votes because elections like the last two that media (however small a part), there is officers — exploit a national tragedy. proved that even four electoral votes can something about getting all that firsthand Now, again, maybe it’s not intentional. If, however, the town cherry picks its But if anyone in that police union has an capital projects, other deserving proj- make a difference. Bush may not have won information and being made to feel like your the popular vote in 2000, but he got the presi- vote truly, truly counts. ounce of common sense, he or she will ects get left in the dust. Instead, tax- dency based on electoral tallies. “Liberal elite” is a judgment of the media convince those men in blue to rethink payers and officials need to work even A recent analysis noted that if Democratic from one side of the equation, but whether their strategy. more closely to come up with creative candidate Sen. Barack Obama lost Ohio but the media is seen as something liberal and There is the belief among some that the took Iowa and a few other swing states, then elite or not, it’s not its fault that people who country should declare Sept. 11 a national and viable ways to fund these projects. New Hampshire’s four electoral votes really have voted in every presidential election holiday. At least that would be fair. For starters, more than 149 regis- could make a difference in determining who they’ve been eligible to vote in, and who will Everyone, and not just the ones sporting a tered voters need to turn out to a meet- makes it to the Oval Office come continue to do so whether they think their badge in Peabody, would get the day off. ing where such a huge decision is Inauguration Day, that infamous “day one” vote will sway their state’s allocation of elec- It says here a national holiday isn’t the both parties have been talking about for so toral votes or not, feel really unimportant way to go. being made. long. when they head to the polls. I cast my ballot in We have Independence Day off, yet, who It’s enough to make me wish that I was a Massachusetts this election day, and but I did among us, really, spends that day ponder- New Hampshire resident, not just living in a so wishing that I was voting in New ing the deeper meaning of the holiday? HOW TO SUBMIT dorm at the University of New Hampshire. Hampshire, at least when I checked off who I Most of us spend it either gnarled in a traf- LETTERS There were a number of important issues on selected for president. It’s not the media’s fic jam or firing up the grill and downing a the Massachusetts ballot that I researched fault I feel this way — but maybe it is the can- beer. Send letters to the editor to Walter Bird at the and was excited to be voting on when I came didates’ faults for being only too human and Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA How many folks, given Sept. 11 off, 01550, or by e-mail to home Nov. 4, issues that are vitally important focusing more in these past months and would spend the day in somber remem- [email protected]. Allow at least 48 to my home state and demand the attention weeks on swing states, not the old faithful brance of the day that changed our nation hours for a confirmation and votes of its residents. But as for the other Democratic or Republican states. Or maybe forever? Instead, what we would have are response. Please supply part of the ballot? Sometimes I feel like my it’s the fault of the Electoral College and the car dealerships with yet another holiday home address and phone vote for president in Massachusetts doesn’t way it functions. number. Don’t send let- to promote some lame-brained sale. Stores ters via fax. There is no really matter all that much. Either way, I dutifully cast my vote on would run 9/11 Sales — One Time Only! word count for letters, I know that it does matter, and that I should Tuesday — but without the same urgency and Some families who lost loved ones on the discerning reader vote, and I do, but living in a state which is anticipation as if I were casting it where I will understand that Sept. 11 believe much of the country has almost guaranteed to be counted in favor of attend graduate school. forgotten about that fateful day. They’re brevity is the key to good the Democratic candidate isn’t much incen- communication. Longer right. In short order, our attention turned tive to get out there on Election Day. And Kristina Reardon contributes a column to submissions will be pub- back to our own day-to-day existence, with lished as space allows. that’s true whichever way you consider it: if Stonebridge Press and Villager Newspapers. “Your Turn” guest columns can be used for you’re a Democrat, your vote is needed but some time reserved for hating the presi- longer pieces, and should be between 700-800 dent and blaming our own country for the words. attacks. The editor, at his or her discretion, reserves the right to edit all submissions. There is a huge need to remind folks – especially our younger adults and chil- SOUND OFF! dren — about what happened and what it meant. But a paid holiday doesn’t cut it. Sound Off is an anonymous forum allowing for All it does it give the cynical among us one opinions, ideas, suggestions — basically whatev- more reason to be cynical. It makes some of us wonder if anything is sacred, any- er’s on your mind. E-mail wbird@stonebridge- more. press.com. A verifiable return e-mail address The world is full of good intentions and 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 must be included for verfication. Or call 508-764- maybe the Peabody Police Department is, Telephone (800) 367-9898 4325, ext. 5, to leave a Sound Off message. A too. But good intentions accomplish noth- Fax (508) 764-8015 return phone number, for confirmation purpos- ing. Good actions do. Fattening one’s wal- www.charltonvillager.com es only, is required. let while trying to couch it in patriotism All Sound Offs will be checked for accuracy, doesn’t qualify as a good action. WALTER BIRD FRANK G. although it is understood that, often, it is the Sacrificing a day’s pay? Now that’s a start. CHILINSKI JR. writer’s opinion. EDITOR/EDITOR Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at 508- PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Get ready to Sound Off ! 909-4107, or via e-mail at wbird@stone- AT LARGE bridgepress.com. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, November 7, 2008 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Five-year plan given to state library board LIBRARY which sought to completely munity response goals and continued from page 1 eliminate the 5.3-percent objectives … will be impossi- state income tax by 2010. ble to meet. We urge the town 2008, according to the report. Given that the Charlton to seriously consider the “Our circulation is still library received $16,802 in implications of under-fund- increasing,” Hansen said. state funding last year, ing library services and the In fiscal 2007, 50 programs according to Hansen, “We’re negative impact it has on the were held at the building, in huge trouble if that pass- community.” but that number skyrocketed es.” to 278 in fiscal 2008. Program Hansen believes the Ryan Grannan-Doll can be attendance at the gatherings library will eventually reached by phone at (508) 909- went from 1,306 to 7,867. achieve all of its goals. The 4050, or by e-mail at The library faced an obsta- report reads differently: [email protected] cle at Tuesday’s election, in “Without an appropriate m. the form of Question 1, operating income, the com- Selectman: ‘I would think it is doable’

MEETING tion be subject to approval of ure, 106-6. Plans call for the continued from page 1 Proposition 2 1/2 override new building to be at the site vote. of the current one on Old project’s Nov. 4 ballot ques- “Do we need to improve it Town Road. Speaking before tion was approved, “there is to this degree? What we have the approval, Charlton Police Ryan Grannan-Doll photos still nothing we can do at this here is really overkill,” Chief James A. Pervier said The Charlton Public Library has created its five-year plan to improve its operations. They are hoping for more point,” according to Swensen. Fennessey said. construction would begin in funding. “I would characterize [the That amount was actually the next few weeks. Much of project] as being in limbo,” he $400,000 and is a bad compari- the labor and costs are being said. “I would still think it is son to the current proposal, covered by donations. doable.” according to Selectmen Vice Assistant Animal Control Plans called for the facility Chairman Peter J. Boria. Officer Lisa Westwell spoke to be constructed near the Despite the opposition, H. in favor of the project citing Transgression had Flint Road landfill that is Foot Road resident Curtis the current dog pound’s inad- being capped. A 20-year-bond, Meskus, who also serves as equate conditions. with a 5.25-percent interest the building commissioner, “The current Charlton dog rate, would pay for the proj- spoke vigorously in favor of pound does not meet even ect, according to Town the $3.5-million proposal, cit- basic requirements,” she already been addressed Treasurer Keith Arsenault. ing the need to accommodate said. An additional $73, approxi- the growing town. Assistant Animal Control Water/Sewer Commission another, without posting mately, would be tacked onto “The town of Charlton is Officer Brent Sellew, who is VIOLATION was cited for violating the what the DA considered was residents’ property tax bills going to be around for anoth- spearheading the project, continued from page 1 Open Meeting Law when for- a second and separate meet- annually, he said. Town er 200 years. We’re going to noted animal control has han- mer commissioners Cheryl ing when they changed Administrator Robin L. Sept. 22, no further action will continue to grow,” he said. dled 900 calls for service since McKissick and James rooms. The first meeting, Craver, however, has put that be taken against the group, “We cannot afford to keep the beginning of this year. McIntire traded e-mails. according to the legal office, figure at $60. according to Smith. putting this off. This project Pervier said the building Those missives constituted a was not posted within the 48- Armed with the specifics, “It’s just one of these things has been thought out. I think would be “one you can be quorum of a meeting, accord- hour notice period required residents traded their oppos- that slipped by,” we should take this and vote it proud of.” ing to the DA’s office, and vio- by law. ing views before the vote. Commissioner Paul E. forward … so that we can lated the law. Earlier last month, select- “The need has not been AMERICAN LEGION Gagner said. “It’s human have a new building.” The commission broke the men were cited for conduct- questioned,” said Highway error.” Calling it a “Taj Mahal” Voters also approved spend- law again a little more than a ing Town Administrator Superintendent Gerry Water/Sewer Department Partridge Hill Road resident ing $3,000 to lease the month later when the group Robin L. Craver’s evaluation Foskett, calling conditions at Administrator Steven Dan Prouty said the project Charlton Community Center, was cited for discussing, in in private and out of the pub- the current North Main Wandland is responsible for could be completed for at least informally known as the executive session, McKissick lic’s view. Street facility “deplorable.” posting the meetings, accord- $1 million less. Charlton Grange, to let and McIntire’s forcible entry Town officials brushed up H. Putnam Road Extension ing to Commissioner Joseph John Prouty, who also American Legion Post 391 to into the wastewater treat- on the Open Meeting Law resident Norman Dugas ques- Haebler. serves as the Heritage School continue to meet there. The ment plant. The two were during a seminar put on by tioned the amount of money “It was just an honest mis- principal, questioned the request comes after United searching for a customer’s the District Attorney in proposed, as the town contin- take,” Haebler said. “We’ll need for the 2,400-square-foot Way cut the Grange’s finan- billing records. September. All the selectmen ues plans to build a new fire make sure everything is post- office space in the plans. cial assistance causing con- Another group that attended; however, no department, recreational ath- ed properly [in the future].” “I, as a taxpayer, am con- cern that building’s owner reports to the Water/Sewer Water/Sewer letic complex and a school Wandland could not be cerned with the net cost that would not be able to cover Commission, the Ad-Hoc Commissioners did. administration office. reached for comment last is being projected here. There future heating costs. Water Search Subcommittee, A new version of the law is “No question about it [the week. are still some questions … as violated the Open Meeting in the works, according to need],” he said. “How are we Haebler said the commis- to the overall design versus MEMORIAL MONEY Law in March 2008 when it Smith, who ran one of the going to finance this project sion felt “embarrassed” by need,” he said. “Twenty-four conducted four meetings sessions. She estimated it [and] not tax ourselves to Another $12,000 will be the latest violation. hundred square feet for a that were never posted, would be complete within death, with the upcoming doled out to pay for adding the Commissioner Sandra Dam highway department which is according to reports. the next 5 to 10 years, but needs that we have?” names of Charlton veterans could not be reached for com- largely active outside of the The commission has not said it would be “much soon- Dugas did not offer who have served in Iraq or ment last week. building … are we making the been alone in its transgres- er than that.” specifics on the “upcoming Afghanistan to an existing The latest violation comes best conservative choice? Do sions. Smith said she does not needs.” war memorial that sits out- in the wake of two previous we need everything that has Selectmen were cited twice know what, if any, punish- Former Selectman Francis side the library. Voters ones for the Water/Sewer been laid out?” in one month this year, first ments for violations would Fennessey criticized the pro- approved the money by more Commission and two against in September and then in be placed in the new law. posal while noting the town ANIMAL SHELTER than a two-thirds vote. the Board of Selectmen. October. In September, they approved a separate $250,000 “We’ve certainly become The town will, however, were cited for violating the Ryan Grannan-Doll can be proposal years ago. He also Ryan Grannan-Doll can be more cautious” Gagner said. shell out $96,342 in materials Open Meeting Law when reached by phone at (508) 909- made a motion to have the reached by phone at (508) 909- for the planned animal shel- 4050, or by e-mail at VIOLATIONS they moved a Thursday, July 4050, or by e-mail at current proposed appropria- ter. Voters approved the meas- [email protected] In September 2007, the 17 meeting from one room to [email protected] Some students have lofty film ambitions

FILMS Affleck created the project, multimedia production com- ple. The best outcome … is interest they had. It was event’s turnout. continued from page 1 along with another producer. pany and is applying to col- seeing smiles. This is my mainly their idea,” he said. “I think it went great. Aucoin said he caught the lege. niche.” Germain might get the Everyone worked tremen- they want to take part in film bug when he watched Seeing people flock to see The chance to learn and chance to see some smiles dously hard,” he said. “Project Greenlight,” a con- “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” their finished films moti- enjoy the films came with a again, since he plans to hold test that awards aspiring with his father when he was vates the student filmmak- little push from Shepherd another film festival this Ryan Grannan-Doll can be filmmakers a $1 million 5. ers. Hill Guidance Counselor spring, possibly with a dif- reached by phone at (508) 909- budget and a guarantee to Germain said his former “The thrill is seeing peo- Jim LaLiberte. He started ferent theme, he said. Next 4050, or by e-mail at distribute the film to the- teacher, Sean Cusick, drew ple’s reactions. [It] gives joy helping the trio organize the time he hopes to involve [email protected] aters. Featured on HBO, him into the field. Germain to so many people,” Germain event a month ago. films of different genres. For m. actors Matt Damon and Ben said he already owns his own said. “My goal is to help peo- “I saw this as a spark and now, he is happy with the TIRED OF FINDING THE PERFECT JOB ...IN CHICAGO?

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Scouts work to fill local pantries There cometh a man into the "Get him, get him!" said my tactical advisor, and comfort of his own dwelling, while my original fear was that he might suddenly BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY whence ... on second thought, scoot under the door and thereby live to fright anoth- NEWS STAFF WRITER let's use the Modern Revised er day, I suddenly realized he was way too big to Edition: There I was in the scoot under this or any other door. But not too small With the colder months and the holiday sea- kitchen, sneaking a gulp of to kick it down if he felt like it. son upon us, local food pantries are seeing an AS YOU Polar Back Cherry soda (their The "whole roll" of paper towels now seemed like increase in demand for assistance from the best "premium classic"), when I a vast underestimation, and the four sheets in my community. LIKE IT heard from the cellar a screech hand weren't even enough to wipe the sweat from my The Cub Scouts of Pack 161 in Sturbridge and a holler. brow. But luckily this was the cellar; I had an arse- have taken up the challenge and are leading a "Mark, come here!" said the nal of chain saws, routers, belt sanders, and cordless food drive to benefit the Southbridge Food MARK ASHTON voice. drills from which to choose. Share, which helps to feed hungry families in "Why, what's going on?" I But let's make this a fair fight, I thought for a inquired, knowing full well that moment. Hand tools ought to suffice in this mano-a- Southbridge, Sturbridge, Charlton, Dudley, some sort of predicament involving a burst pipe, a arachno duel to the death. But wait. He has eight Holland, Wales, Warren, Spencer and the cat mess, or a prehistoric monster must be in the off- appendages to my pathetic four. So I grabbed the Brookfields. ing. It turned out to be the latter. fairest weapon I could find — an axe. I guessed it “[Food Share] served more people in the past "There's a spider — a big spider!" came the reply, weighed about five pounds, which I figured ought to nine months than they have in any other calen- and my mind shot immediately to that scene from be enough to dispatch this Chihuahua-sized invader. dar year,” explained Pack 161 Cub Master "Annie Hall," in which Diane Keaton complains I held the axe up against the door, with its head Jeffery Burdick. about "a spider the size of a Buick" in the bathtub dangling over Ahnold Arachnid like the Sword of Second time around and Woody Allen subsequently does battle with it, I Damocles. Checking to make sure my opponent had- Burdick said that this is the second year 161 think with a tennis racquet. n't retreated — by suddenly running up my leg, at is participating in the Scouting For Food pro- "No, it's huge," came the plea from halfway up the which point I probably would have hacked off my cellar stairs. "You have to get rid of it!" I reached for leg before realizing my tactical error — I raised the gram, which began nationally in 1988. a Choose-a-Size sheet of paper towel from the axe to a height sufficient to crush even the afore- “It was really a wonderful thing and the kids kitchen dispenser when the follow-up advice mentioned Chihuahua. enjoyed it so much we decided to make this an arrived: "You're going to need a whole roll this time!" Then I let it drop, and ... well, I guess you can annual affair,” he said of last year’s project that "What a wimp," I thought (but dared not voice it imagine the rest. But wait ... he's stunned, but still also benefited the Food Share. aloud -— mainly because it takes one to know one). I moving. "Don't make him suffer," came the cry from “Last year we filled about seven pickup Christopher Tanguay photo settled on four sheets from the mega roll, and she my co-conspirator at the top of the stairs. I laid the trucks,” he added. This year’s goal is more. Lorenzo Jimenez, 12, a volunteer from Trinity met me on the cellar stairs, directing me to the axe head back onto the wounded foe and stepped on Burdick said that on Saturday, Nov. 15, Cub Catholic Academy, packs bundles of groceries at St. alleged monster. "He was climbing the stairs," she it. This time the pressure was more than enough to Scouts and their parents would be traveling said, "but now he's over there." Over there turned vaporize my opponent. Mary’s in Southbridge Wednesday. out to be at the base of the door that leads to the I used the paper towels to clean up the cement through the different neighborhoods of room with the oil tank, furnace and hot water floor and the axe head and immediately felt bad for Sturbridge, attaching bags and informational “They do give out a lot of food,” said a grate- heater. what had just happened. He was my foe, I was sure of pamphlets explaining the project and asking ful Peck, who has been utilizing the program "Where?" I inquired. "You mean behind that big it, but I felt sorry for having crushed into oblivion for donations to doorsteps. One week later, on for the last eight years. block of ... yikes?!" That big block of whatever such a noble creation. He was, after all, an exempla- Saturday, Nov. 22, the Scouts will collect the Byrne said that anyone wishing to give a turned out to be the awesome arachnid in question. ry specimen of his species. bags of donated items between the hours of 12 monetary donation, checks can be made I've never really thought of myself as arachna- and 4 p.m. phobic. In season, I've "rescued" and relocated many payable to Food Share, at 79 Elm Street in Because of the popularity of the campaign Southbridge. a creepy-crawly denizen of the deepest regions of last year, and the growing demand for food LEAVES our domicile. But this time I had felt truly threat- Just down the road from the Food Share, St. ened. This time it was too cold to set him outdoors assistance from the community, Burdick said Mary’s food pantry is feeding record numbers REMOVED (for a cold, lingering death). This time I had thought that the pack has added an additional drop off of people as well. Complete Fall Clean-Up of it simply as a case of "him or us." location for people who do not live in According to Walter Payant, coordinator of "He was climbing the stairs," I had been told. He Sturbridge but would like to contribute, or for or “You Rake, We Take” St. Mary’s food pantry, the last few months was invading our territory.He would have advanced anyone who will not be available to leave a alone have produced an approximately 10 per- into the kitchen, robbed the cats of all the food in donation on their doorstep. cent increase in requests for food assistance. 508-341-1337 their bowls, and proceeded to suck the lifeblood out Burdick stressed that for the safety of the of the couple snuggled under blankets on the reclin- “We’re always welcoming donations,” SNOWPLOWING Cub Scouts, they will not be knocking on doors. Payant said. He went on to explain that while er-couch in the living room. People can drop off their contributions with Still, I felt bad. I said a all varieties of canned goods and nonperish- OPEN DAILY 9am-Dusk little prayer for him (How Burdick at the Edward Jones investment office able food items help, monetary donations stupid is that? but isn't 113 Main Street, Sturbridge. enable volunteers to purchase whatever food KUSTIGIAN’S GREENHOUSES that how Native Burdick said anyone with questions about stuffs are needed at any given time from the Americans show respect the program or drop off location is welcome to Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford • (508) 987-2401 Worcester County Food Bank. for creatures they kill for call him at (774) 230-3485. “It gives us an opportunity to buy in bulk, at food and clothing?). Here Sally Byrne, a Food Share volunteer said cost,” Payant said. was a giant among arach- they are looking for a variety of items from nids. Perhaps he had He went to explain that with the colder Large Cemetary food to toothpaste. weather setting in, they are serving approxi- even kept the crickets “Canned goods, especially canned meat … and flies (and mately 50 families each week with upwards of $ 00 Chihuahuas) out of our that’s one that we always need,” Byrne said. $75 worth of food. Baskets 15 cellar. Couldn't we have “And we do hand out, if we get it, toilet paper, The St. Mary’s food pantry, sponsored by the co-existed peaceably? Is paper towels, tooth paste, and soap,” she added. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul can be Smaller Sizes Available this the same fear that When looking at the list of requested items, reached at (508) 765-0245, and donations may be fuels all our wars? which includes pasta, soup, vegetables, cereal, sent to St. Mary’s Parish, care of the food pancake mix, and personal hygiene products, pantry, 263 Hamilton Street, Southbridge. 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BY NICK ETHIER with a 9-9-1 record. Alyssa Chamberlain took a Westborough scored their Westborough, Nawrocki is we had a really nice season. I SPORTS STAFF WRITER The all-important first goal hard strike towards forward third goal of the game with proud of her girls. have a great bunch of girls. WESTBOROUGH — The of the game went to Sarah Grasso. But with the five minutes gone in the sec- “I think we played really Overall, I think we gave them Shepherd Hill field hockey Westborough, which ball moving fast on the field ond half, once again after a well against them today,” she a good game.” team headed into district play Shepherd Hill coach Judy turf, it went out of bounds corner. said. “They’re sad, but overall with the 13th seed, and had to Nawrocki thought was a unharmed, and the Rangers Ruthie Bryant scored, and square off Wednesday, Oct. 29 game changer. got the ball back. Fryer got her second assist of with a quality team in fourth- “It was the first goal of the It looked like the game the game. seeded Westborough that only game that was a heartbreak- would be 1-0 heading into The Rangers put the game had one regular season loss. er,” she said. “It was a break- intermission, but away with 13 minutes to play With the game playing away goal. We ended up with Westborough was awarded a when Bryant scored again, played on the Rangers home a one-on-one situation with corner with about five second with Hession picking up an field, the Rams competed on the goalkeeper, and that’s a to go. Molly Hession made assist. field turf for the first time all tough situation. If I could good of the opportunity, as “Westborough had a nice year. The only surface that take one back it would be that she beat Shepherd Hill goal- one-on-one play advantage,” would be comparable to the one.” tender Emily Covill for the Nawrocki said of the skilled turf is a gym floor, but the Karly Murphy was credited score. Maddie Fryer was Rangers team. “They kept Shepherd Hill gym has been with the goal, and Nicole given the assist. stripping my girls of the under construction all fall. Argenis got the assist in the “That was unfortunate,” ball.” Those two combined fac- 12th minute. Nawrocki said of the last sec- With seven and a half min- tors made it a tough day for With one minute to go until ond goal. “It was on a corner, utes to go in Shepherd Hill’s Shepherd Hill, as they lost 4-1. halftime, the Rams had a though, and they did have a season, Chamberlain scored Their season came to a close quality scoring chance when nice corner play on that.” after a nice rush by the Rams. “I really like the way Alyssa plays,” Nawrocki said. “She’s always aggressive on the field. I hope to set up next With Alyssa Chamberlain (15), who scored Shepherd Hill’s lone goal, year’s squad to be more and Leah Terrill (2) looking on, a Shepherd Hill player goes after the aggressive with her taking ball. the lead.” After the final seven min- utes ran off the clock, the coaches spoke briefly to the For the record ... Rams and congratulated them on a nice season. Last week’s Charlton Villager erroneously reported that But the pain of a district the Oct. 22 varsity volleyball contest between Shepherd loss hurts, especially for play- Hill and Tantasqua was the season finale for both teams. In ers graduating in the spring. fact, Shepherd Hill finished its season with an Oct. 28 game “Of course they’re disap- at Whitinsville Christian. pointed that the season’s With its 17-3 record, the Rams earned a No. 3 seed in the over,” Nawrocki said. “Most Central/Western Massachusetts Division 1 tournament, of the [seniors] are looking and a first-round bye, and played a quarterfinal contest vs. forward to playing hockey in Westford Tuesday, Nov. 4 — the first scheduled home game college.” of the season because of work being done on their gymna- Nick Ethier photos And even though Shepherd sium. Hill took the loss against The dejected Rams head to the sidelines after their 4-1 loss to Westborough. We apologize for the error.

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Oxford used The senior captain would the next series, when Bay ing it a 34-6 game before half- Path improved to 5-3 for the described the Oxford offen- a healthy mix of passes and have a part in three more Path sophomore defensive time. year, while Oxford is still win- sive unit as “prolific, dynam- rushes in that opening drive, scores for his team before the back Dave Prince intercepted If Oxford was going to less this season. Following ic, explosive.” On Saturday, relying heavily on running game’s final whistle. a long pass late in the first mount some sort of come- the game, Oxford head coach Nov. 1, after watching the back Kenold Etienne. They Bay Path would score again quarter, giving his team pos- back, it would need some John Haverty acknowledged Pirates’ opening drive, few hit pay dirt on a fourth down just two minutes later, this session again, which set up breaks go its way. One sud- his team’s frustration, but would argue. pass over the middle. Bay time on three offensive plays. another touchdown at 8:51 of denly appeared at 8:58 of the said he “thought we’d get In the end, however, it was Path blocked the extra point It was a 72-yard gallop from the second quarter. third quarter, in the form of a some life” after this game’s the Bay Path squad that attempt, and Oxford would junior running back Nate Frustration began to grow, fumble recovery at midfield. successful first series. He proved prolific, as it put up 40 not score again for the rest of Gaines, who knifed his way as Oxford could do little The jubilation was short-lived took responsibility for his points in an easy win over the the game. through the line of scrim- against its opponent, and a however, as Oxford fumbled team’s woes, saying: It’s all on visitors. Bay Path would not need mage into the open field for fuse finally blew with the the ball away on the very next me.” and praising his players Oxford began the game nearly as much time to score the score. ejection of one of the Pirate play. Seven plays later, Bay for their ability to “keep plug- with a 13-play series that used its first points of the game. Dhembe said afterward linebackers after a pair of Path running back Ty ging away.” up nearly half the opening The home team Minutemen that his “offensive line was unsportsmanlike conduct Spooner had the game’s final Oxford next plays in quarter, and resulted in a 27- scored on their second play key,” but his team’s goal was penalties midway through the scoring play, a six-yard rush- Leicester Friday night. Charlton-Dudley Rams move on to postseason The Charlton-Dudley Rams backs making huge hits on defense. big plays by Seth Malerbi and Sean day, each with three TD runs. side of the ball for the Rams. Senior Mites took a late Halloween Every player saw plenty of action on McGuigan. Then the offense came The Rams’ first round playoff The Charlton-Dudley Rams have treat from Ayer/Shirley. After two the field and displayed the definition alive with touchdowns by Sean game was against a very good four teams moving onto the Central weeks off and some cold night prac- of “team.” In this game, the high- McKeon and Mike Rapoza. On spe- Nashoba Chiefs team, but the Rams Mass. Super Bowls this coming tices, the Senior Mite Rams still lights could far exceed the points left cial teams, Ryan L’Ecuyer, Jackson were up to the task and soundly Sunday, Nov. 9, at Ayer High School. come up hot. From the first play of on the board. There were touch- Worters and Tucker Hetherman defeated the Chiefs, 29-0, at Maynard The Senior Mites will face the the game, these boys mowed the downs, interceptions, forced fum- came up with some great plays. The Field. The Rams were led on offense Westford/Littleton Lions at 9 a.m., field from one end zone to the other. bles, fumble recoveries and huge final score was 26-6, and the Junior by QB Derek Schulman, who threw the Junior Pee Wee will face the With three offensive units moving hits; however, the two biggest high- Pee Wees also advanced to the Super a touchdown pass. Barron Milford Hawks at 11 a.m., the Pee and scoring on every opportunity, lights of this game were the score of Bowl. Dandridge and Matt Vertucci were Wees will face the they took the field and the defense, 38-6 in favor of the Rams over The Pee Wees rolled through the outstanding, running the ball Westford/Littleton Lions at 1 p.m., kick and kick return all playing Ayer/Shirley, and the Senior Mite first round of the playoffs with a 39- against the Chiefs’ defense. The and the Junior Midgets will face the hard the entire game. The game had Rams are going to the Super Bowl. 19 win over the visiting Milford Rams’ defense was tough all after- Clinton Gaels at 3 p.m. (with the a lot of running backs finding the The Junior Pee Wee team played Hawks. The offensive line dominat- noon, holding the Nashoba team winner advancing to the New end zone again and again. For the Nashoba 1 last weekend for the sec- ed the defensive front of the Hawks, scoreless for the second time this England Regional). second game in a row, there was one ond time this season. Offensively the with blocking by Brandt Ambrosia year. Mitchell Haase, Nick Lane, For more information, please visit substitution after another, with line- team started out slow, with the and Katie Polselli. Jake Gelb and Andrew Dupuis and Tyler Barrie www.cdyfc.com. men running the ball to running defense holding strong with some Drew Jean-Guillaume ran wild all were outstanding on the defensive Tyburski takes individual honors at SWCL meet MILLBURY, UXBRIDGE EARN TEAM CROSS COUNTRY CROWNS BY DAVID DORE Oxford (223). Anderstrom, Tantasqua (15:32); 8. Gabe Wolf-Sullivan, STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Neither winning team, however, fielded the fastest individ- Tantasqua (15:36); 9. Tim Schiavone, Bartlett (15:38); and 10. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Millbury boys’ cross country team ual runners. Grafton senior Will Faden finished the 2.7-mile Patrick Daley, Millbury (15:39.7). and the Uxbridge girls’ squad took top honors at the Southern course with a time of 14:12, 47 seconds faster than Millbury’s Other top female finishers were: 3. Chelsey Peso, Uxbridge Worcester County League Cross Country Championship Meet, Tim Mazeika, while Shepherd Hill junior Ally Tyburski (18:33); 4. Samantha Cogliandro, Uxbridge (18:33); 5. Danielle held Thursday at Westville Dam. burned up the course with a time of 17:25, 61 seconds before Cloutier, Tantasqua (18:37); 6. Hope Hopkins, Tantasqua (18:46); The Woolies (45 points) topped second-place Grafton by six second-place finisher Chloe Patterson of Auburn (18:26). 7. Corlyn Voorhees, Millbury (18:47); 8. Kaitlyn Chenevert, points. Tantasqua came in third with 71 points, followed by Other top male finishers were: 3. Charles Davis, Grafton Uxbridge (18:50); 9. Rachael Bassett, Quaboag (18:54); and 10. Shepherd Hill (82), Auburn (143), Bartlett (150), Quaboag (191), (15:08); 4. Bryan Quitadamo, Auburn (15:13); 5. Joe Raymond, Mandy Pote, Tantasqua (19:00). Uxbridge (198), Northbridge (259) and David Prouty (289). Millbury (15:23); 6. Zach Pugliano, Grafton (15:30); 7. Aaron The Lady Spartans (48 points) capped an undefeated season by beating runner-up Tantasqua by a single point. Millbury took third place with 66 points, followed by Shepherd Hill (112), Auburn (131), Quaboag (180), Bartlett (194), Grafton (207) and

Shawn Kelley photos Bartlett runners Lindsey Mason, left, and Kate Price get ready for the girls’ race. The runners get ready to navigate the 2.7-mile course.

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BY NICK ETHIER injury. Words were his shot sailed wide, and the ular season at 13-3-2, and Martin said. “That makes us “We’re playing better soc- SPORTS STAFF WRITER exchanged between the game remained scoreless. they took home some hard- at 9-2-1 [in the division].” cer at the end of the season,” DUDLEY — In the final teams, and an official time Butts, back from injury, ware as well. And the Rams are playing he said. “We’re in great game of the regular season out was taken to calm every- scored the game’s only goal “That clinched a share of their best at the end of the shape for the Division 1 tour- Thursday, Oct. 30 for two one down. with three and a half min- SWCL West Championship year, which excites Martin nament.” teams heading into district But there was still some utes to play until halftime for us with David Prouty,” for the playoffs. play, people expected a hard tension on the field, as yel- when he received a pass from fought game to try and earn low cards were given out to Ryan Rusack and one-timed an additional point or two one Ram player and one it into the top left corner of for seeding purposes. Indian. Once again, a time the net. Schmidt ends high school The game certainly fea- out was taken for the players “That was one of the pret- tured that, but also took a to cool off. tiest high school goals I’ve turn for the worse, as there Once play was set to seen in a long, long time,” were multiple injuries and resume, Bartlett’s Davis Shepherd Hill coach Bill career with impressive 74 flags, which will results in Asare was given a yellow Martin said. “It was a give card for an apparent push to and go. Butts hit a great shot suspensions as well. BY NICK ETHIER whole time,” a Shepherd Hill player that upper corner. Their goalie is SPORTS STAFF WRITER “We have two teams that Schmidt said. respect each other. It was neither coach could confirm. a nice goalie, but I don’t care Shepherd Hill golfer extraordinaire Matt But then some- good, clean, well played, After some language to an who was [in] there. I was Schmidt entered the Division 1 state cham- thing happened that hard fought soccer. A com- official, Asare was given a dumbfounded how strong pionship Monday, Oct. 27 at Brookmeadow Schmidt is not ment was made that was red card and tossed from the the shot was and where it Country Club in Canton knowing that it entirely sure of the inappropriate,” Bartlett game. was placed.” would be his final competitive round of golf cause. In his last five coach Ryan Renauld said “He’s going to miss district Bartlett’s goalie, Tyler in his high school career. holes he went five about the extent of the prob- games,” Renauld said. Mandeville, ended up mak- And he came ready to play. over. It could have lems that occurred on the The game finally resumed, ing nine saves in the loss. “He was actually leading the tourna- been the lack of food field, to the best of his abili- and the Rams came back The second half had some ment,” Shepherd Hill coach Scott Aucoin throughout the day, ty. strong. With 10 minutes to back and forth action, but said. “He was 3-under par after the first nine as Schmidt said he With the first half about 20 play,John Alano hit a perfect the Indians couldn’t get any holes.” only ate two Pop- Matt Schmidt minutes in, Shepherd Hill’s ball from deep range, and it quality scoring chances once Schmidt’s 33 through nine was in fact the Tarts in the morn- Nate Butts suffered an found Tim Karlowicz. But they got into Shepherd Hill’s best score, with three others carding a 34. ing. Or it could have been the nerves hitting zone to tie the game. But But Schmidt continued to display good him as he knew a state championship was then again, they were play- golf, remaining at 3-under after 13 holes. He possibly within his reach. ing a man down because of saw the course well and found But either way, Schmidt shot a 2-over 74, the red card and held their Brookmeadow to be a decent course for his which was good for a tie for 10th place over- own against a strong abilities. all. Division 1 team. “I thought it was pretty easy,” Schmidt “He actually had the fifth best score of the “We played great soccer,” said. “It was pretty straightforward. The day,” Aucoin said, as Stimets won the event Renauld said. “We played a conditions were nice. The greens were real- with a 69, two players shot 71, four had a 72, man down and battled with ly smooth. I put a couple of my irons within and two carded a 73. them. I am thrilled with my a foot for easy birdie tap-ins.” And Schmidt has no regrets in just know- team’s effort.” All of these impressive shots and scores ing how good his score really was. Besides Asare, Bartlett came from an athlete competing on these “Before I even started playing I would may have suffered another links for the first time ever. have been happy with a 74,” he said. loss for districts when Nick “I gave him some information about the Aucoin believes Schmidt’s impressive Kobel went down with an golf course that I gave him online,” Aucoin showing will translate well with his college ankle injury early in the first said. “He’s a pretty smart kid, the way he recruiting. Schmidt has his eyes set on half. He was brought to the navigates through the course.” either the University of Rhode Island or hospital for precautionary Schmidt knew his score heading into the Northeastern University for pharmacy.And reasons, but Renauld isn’t back nine was one of the better ones posted, if he heads to URI, he hopes to play on their sure on the extent of the as his group communicated with the group golf team. Northeastern does not carry a injury at this moment. behind him throughout the day.In the group golf program. Bartlett will head into the playing behind Schmidt’s was Wachusett Either way, Matt Schmidt capped off a postseason with an 8-5-5 Nick Ethier photos Regional’s Ricky Stimets, one of the best brilliant golf career at Shepherd Hill with a record. players in the state over the past few years. solid state finals appearance. Shepherd Hill’s Kevin Pastore is about to get to the ball, with Bartlett’s The Rams finished the reg- Matt Maguire in hot pursuit. “I was beating him by a couple strokes the 18 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, November 7, 2008 www.charltonvillager.com Business starting workshop held at library Let Start Your Car Every Morning Gary Woodbury FREE Remote Starter with every purchase E OF THE R HOM EAL $$NO MONEY DOWN$$ NO SMALL PRINT PAYMENT SOUTHBRIDGE — The Worcester Score LaVergue of Charlton. INCLUDES ALL SALES TAX, PLATES , FEES!!! 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White Lion is an American/Danish try focus on grunge it Gunz, & Scotty Dunbar, 6:30 Southbridge “glam metal” band that formed in New failed to take off and GETING p.m., Mill Street Brews, • Cosby Sweaters, 9:30 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, York City in 1983. White Lion officially dis- Southbridge, $15 Sturbridge Unlike most bands of that genre, they banded in late 1991. After IN • NiteStrike, 9 p.m., The • Beatlejuice, 9 p.m., Point Breeze, recorded a number songs that addressed releasing three albums Pump House, Southbridge, Webster, $20 socio-political issues such as apartheid, with Freak of Nature, TUNE Mass. • Bill McCarthy,8 p.m., The Whistle Stop, the effects of divorce, and environmental- Tramp re-formed White • She's Busy, 8:30 p.m., Oxford ism. They are perhaps best known for the Lion in 2005. But due to MARK Point Breeze, Webster • Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, 8 p.m., acoustic ballad "When the Children Cry,”a legal and personal rea- RENBURKE • Mark Renburke, 8 to 11 The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, $15 song that would eventually push sales of sons, guitarist Bratta was p.m., Knights of Columbus • Uncle Rhubarb & The Hokum their second album to over two million. unable to re-join the 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive Hotshots, 8 - 10 p.m., 8 p.m., Victoria After moving from Denmark to New group. The new lineup includes Jamie (Route 12), North Grosvenordale, CT Station Cafe, Putnam, CT York in 1982, vocalist Mike Tramp met Law (guitar), Troy Patrick Farrell • Beth Colegrove & Open Mic, 7:45 p.m., • Ken Macy, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle @ Brooklyn guitarist Vito Bratta and decided (drums), Claus Langeskov (bass) and The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, $5 The Laurel House, 8 Tracy Road, Dayville, to form a band. Along with drummer Henning Wanner (keyboards). Releasing • RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt City, CT CT. Nicki Capozzi and bassist Felix Robinson, "Return of the Pride" in March 2008, the • Rick Harrington Band, 9 p.m., The Lake White Lion signed to Elektra Records in band kicked of a world tour in support. Tavern, Dayville, CT 1983 and recorded their debut Fight to Don't miss Mike Tramp's White Lion this Survive. But the record company was Friday the 7th at Mill Street Brews in SATURDAY, NOV. 8 SUNDAY, NOV. 9 unhappy with the final recording, refusing Southbridge. • Dana Lewis, Spruce Street Tavern, 8 to release the album and terminating their p.m., Clinton • Irish Session w/ The Pikey's: Rose and contract. The album was eventually FRIDAY, NOV. 7 • Beatles For Sale, 9:30 p.m., The Hawk's Fred Higgins, Patrick Fyfe and Friends, 3 released in Japan and the U.S. by 1985. Nest (formerly the Timeout Tavern), 40 to 7 pm, Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane White Lion's big success came with a • Beatles For Sale (benefit for the music Plummer Ave., Whitinsville Street, Southbridge new rhythm section of drummer Greg department), 7 p.m., Millbury High School • Rock for Tots benefit featuring Transit, • The Mill Boys (Irish), 4 to 8 p.m., TJ D'Angelo and bassist James LoMenzo, Auditorium, 12 Martin St. Millbury Fingercuff, Plastic City Meltdown, The O'Brien's, Sturbridge signing to Atlantic Record in 1987. With • Chris Reddy,8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Insolent Bastards, 7 p.m., Leominster • Live Country music, 4 to 7 p.m., The their album Pride, the songs “Wait” and Tavern, Route 12 Sterling Eagles, $10 or free admission with a new Knights of Columbus, 1017 Riverside “Tell Me” assured the band heavy rotation • Dana Lewis, The Galway Bay, 186 unwrapped toy Drive, Route 12, North Grosvenordale, CT on MTV. The band's third album, “Big Stafford. St., Worcester • Dean Bagley, 9 p.m., Juniors Pizza & Game” broke new musical ground with a • Fergus, 9 p.m., Fiddler's Green, Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St., Worcester cover of the Golden Earring classic Worcester • TripleShot featuring Mark Renburke, 9 TUESDAY, NOV. 11 “Radar Love” and the original song “Little • ed 'n da ve with T , 7:30 p.m., p.m., The Galway Bay, Worcester • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 pm, Fighter.” The latter had a stirring lyrical Greendale's Pub, Worcester. • Uncle Billy's Smokehouse, 9 p.m., Greendale's Pub, Worcester tribute to the Greenpeace boat "Rainbow • Fuzion, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, Greendale's Pub, Worcester Warrior" (which was illegally destroyed by Worcester, Mass. • Mass Elite w/Ghost Ocean, 8 p.m., the French) and featured one of the most • Hey Now, Morris Fader (CD Release) Lucky Dog, Worcester WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 impressive guitar solos of the 1980s. w/The Luxury, The Curtain Society, • Fuzion, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, • Steve Willey, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., TJ Unfortunately this eclectic album failed to Preacher Roe and Mike Thibodeau/Scott Worcester O'Brien's, Sturbridge. yield another hit and declined after peak- Ricutti, 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester • Southbridge Lions Club Big Band, 6 to • RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky's, Foster, R.I. ing at 19 on the album charts. • Touched, 9:30 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, 8 pm, Cannery Hall, 12 Crane Street, In 1991 the band released it fourth effort, Sturbridge, Mass. Southbridge, $25 advance, $30 door. “Mane Attraction.” With the music indus- • White Lion w/ Sins of America, Big • Push, 9 p.m., The Pump House, THURSDAY, OCT. 13 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic(upstairs), 8 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge • Dean Bagley, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster

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BY GUS STEEVES drains part of the airport and In this area, he said, the Pecci to say, “That’s why we NEWS STAFF WRITER takes water to McKinstry soils are fairly easy to see thought it’s important a new SOUTHBRIDGE — The fate Brook, but it’s not a perennial because their iron content delineation be done.” of the industrial park access stream. causes them to change color According to the plans, road might hang on the out- Most of the road’s route in contact with water. phase two of the road will run come of a walk various inter- drains in other directions, Christensen said the area was through that area, connecting ested parties took last week. toward Cady Brook or more- originally marked because the north end of Pleasant The group, featuring about or-less south into a large wet- it’s a flyover zone for landing Street to the landfill. Phase 15 people representing the land and ultimately the aircraft, but at least two of one will curve from there to town administration, Casella, Quinebaug River. To mini- the markings were because of Route 169 a few yards south of the Conservation mize the impact of runoff, the the access road project — 10 Massachusetts Avenue. Commission, local activists plans include a series of years ago and within the last Although both are being and project engineers, gath- detention basins and similar month. planned as one project, the ered Wednesday, Oct. 29 and constructions that are intend- The latest marking came Casella contract calls for hiked the road’s proposed 2- ed to catch about 80 percent of after the Conservation Casella to pay for Phase 1, mile route to give DEP inves- any dissolved materials, Commission re-approved its while funding for phase two is tigator Marty Jalonski a tour according to project manager order of conditions for the still uncertain. of the wetlands marking Vonnie Reis of Weston & road layout, which had All of the land in question, affected by the project. Senior Sampson. expired because of the time both the road and the indus- Environmental Scientist Typically, wetlands are since it was originally OK'd in trial park, are town-owned, as Randy Christensen of defined by two things — vege- 1998. The lack of new delin- is the landfill itself. Northampton-based Stantec tation and soil types — but eations was one of local Town Manager led much of the discussion, those visible along the road’s lawyer Kirstie Pecci’s key Christopher Clark said he since he was the one who route are both forested and complaints during the com- hopes building phase one will flagged the wetlands in recent “emergent.” Some plants, mission’s hearing in August attract buyers for some of the weeks. such as ferns and witch hazel, and when she appealed the lots on that section, enabling “We’ve delineated this wet- are tell-tale transition decision on behalf of a citi- the town to bank some money land at least three times in species, but wetlands zens’ group. At one point dur- toward building phase two. the last 20 years,” throughout Massachusetts ing the walk, Christensen Until then, he predicted the Christensen said of a marshy have also been invaded by pointed out an area he fact the road will effectively zone north of the airport run- upland plants such as barber- thought had changed due to dead end at the landfill won’t way. He said that section ry, he noted. beaver activity, prompting dissuade businesses from coming, especially of they’re “green” companies doing things that are “symbiotic” with Casella’s business. “Here, we already have an anchor tenant, so this indus- trial park will be a destina- tion point,” Clark said. DPW Director Kenneth Gus Steeves photos Kalinowski agreed, saying, Project Manager Vonnie Reis points map details out to DEP investiga- “We can work around the wet- tor Marty Jalonski before the group starts their walk of the Industrial lands to create lots. … If you Park Access Road route. can tell me what’s going to be built there, I can tell you the have a more detrimental week, but since he asked Reis impacts.” impact overall. She claims the and Christensen for more He noted the entire indus- proposed lots “haven’t been information, he said he’d let trial park exceeds 250 acres, approved for wetlands, and them go a little longer. but the total wetland area there are a lot of wetlands … Specifically, he said he wants being filled for the road is [so] this is all pie in the sky.” data on wetland areas that about half an acre. That issue, however, was will be altered versus areas Plans call for replicating largely beyond the scope of that have already been dis- any altered wetland on other Jalonski’s visit, which was to turbed — for example, a cul- land contiguous to the wet- look at the wetlands being vert crossing was put in land. Christensen said such altered by the road’s layout slightly downhill of the land- replication is typically and the areas being proposed fill about three years ago; it’s achieved by “modify[ing] the for their replication. He said in the roadway’s route, but in grade of the landscape so it’s he’s actually seeking infor- a section that’s now over- closer to ground water,” then mation relating to two per- grown. planting water-loving plants. mits — the Wetlands “We noted this project has Pecci argues the whole road Protection Act appeal and a been going on for a while, so is effectively a driveway for related but distinct “401” per- we don’t know how complete Casella. While its creation mit, named after the section our file is,” Jalonski said. would divert traffic from of state law governing the Pleasant Street, it would water quality certification Gus Steeves can be reached enable the landfill to accept process. The time frame to at 508-909-4135 or by e-mail at Reis, DPW Director Kenneth Kalinowski and Kirstie Pecci (foreground), Jalonski and Randy Christensen complete the former is short- [email protected] (partly hidden) work their way toward the second wetland. much more trash than it now accepts and would therefore er — it formally ends next m. NEWS BRIEFS

Friends of Charlton State Police promote Charlton man to lieutenant Library 2009 Calendar available

CHARLTON — Just in time for holiday gift giving, the 2009 calendar, sponsored by the Friends of the Charlton Library, is avail- able for purchase. The stand-up format calen- dar features local town landscapes. A prime representation of the finest in pho- tography from Charlton residents, the calen- dar costs $15. Thirty seven local photogra- phers submitted 101 high-quality photographs to the contest. The following photographers submitted winning entries: January — Backyard After a Snowstorm, Christine Ducharme February — Charlton Schoolhouse #2, Jacalyn Gorczynski March — Step-by-Step, Misty Rose Farm, Mary Anne Magiera April — A Spring Gone By, Don Gorczynkski May — Monarch Butterfly, Lucas Beaudette June — Fay Mountain Farm and Pond, Katie Robinson July — The Old & The New: Trees of Dresser Hill, Melissa Borgeson August — Summer Fog, Diane Dabrowski September — Overlook Tower Under a Rainbow, Steve Adler October — Buffumville, Dee Larsen November — Prindle Pond Recreation Area, Joe Gay December — Curtis Abbott & His Horse Fred, William Hultgren Cheryl Hansen, director of the Charlton Library, Gayle Bannister, owner Bannister Digital Photography in Charlton, and Peggy Gov. Deval Patrick, Secretary of Public your calling to protect the citizens of the Wilson is a 22-year veteran of the depart- O’Connor, owner New England Graphics in Safety and Security Kevin Burke and Commonwealth,” the governor said. “And we ment and is currently assigned to the Media Sturbridge, served as judges for the contest. Colonel Mark Delaney,superintendent of the also thank those of you who stand behind Relations section. He was previously Stop by the circulation desk to view the cal- Massachusetts State Police, recently recog- these men and women and provide them the assigned to the Collision Analysis and endar on display. And while you’re there, why nized the promotions of 45 members of the support that allows them to do their jobs as Reconstruction Section. not pick up a couple? They make great keep- State Police. well as they do.” Wilson is a 1978 Graduate of Wakefield sake gifts for family and friends. All proceeds Among those recognized was David W. In addressing the promoted officers, High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science benefit the Friends of the Charlton Library. Wilson of Charlton, who was promoted to Delaney said, “Most importantly, I ask all of Degree in Biology from the University of For more information, please call the the rank of Lieutenant during a ceremony at you to remember your obligation to uphold Maine at Orono and a Master’s Degree in library at 508-248-0452 or contact Phyllis State Police General Headquarters in the State Police values and traditions of self- Criminal Justice Degree from Anna Maria Hanlon at 508-248-5161 or Framingham on Thursday, Oct.16. lessness, ethics, duty, honor and courage. It College. [email protected]. Patrick congratulated the promoted offi- is these values and traditions that have got cers, and also recognized their loved ones. you here today and that will ensure your con- — Submitted by Dave Procopio, director — Submitted by Charlton Public Library “We thank those of you being recognized tinued successes as a member of the media communications, tonight for the leadership you have shown in Massachusetts State Police.” Massachusetts State Police Friday, November 7, 2008 • THE VILLAGER • 3

LIBRARY TREATS Shawn Kelley photos

CHARLTON — Mary Jo Thomas holds onto her cute ladybug otherwise known as Colleen Thomas, 20 months as they make their way across to the town common.

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CHARLTON — Justin Barton, 4, of Charlton, AKA Sully from Monsters Inc. does a little research before trick Girl Scouts get credit union support or treating to the Town Hall, Thursday morning in the library.

Courtesy photo/Les Gardner

Leaders of the Girl Scouts of Central & Martin, second from left, Director of Western Massachusetts and of the Mohegan Development for the area Boy Scouts organi- Council of the Boy Scouts of America recent- zation, received a $500 check to support educa- ly received financial recognition from the tion through the Boy Scouts Soil & Water Southbridge Credit Union’s Community Conservation Badge. Presenting the funds Champions Fund, at the community credit were Thomas J. Smalarz, right, President & union’s branch in Auburn. CEO, of the Southbridge Credit Union, and Shown in photo, Patricia Hallberg, center, Paul D. Raffa, Business Development CEO of the regional Girl Scouts organization, Manager. and Christine Whipple, Fund Development Through the 15-year-old Community Officer, accepted a $500 check to support edu- Champions Fund, the credit union has sup- cation through the Girl Scouts’ ported 61 local nonprofit groups. CHARLTON — Ethan, 3, And Isabella, 1, of Dudley make their way to the Senior Center Thursday morning in Environmental Health Badge. Timothy R. — Submitted by Southbridge Credit Union hopes of getting some treats in exchange for a smile.

CHARLTON — Ginny and Cheyanne Dumas, 2, of Charlton wait for their turn to cross to the town hall. 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 7, 2008 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE

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NEW LISTING NEW LISTING WEBSTER LAKE – 50’ WATER WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 1401 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular South Pond! Rare - Exceptional Property! Western Exp/Spectacular Sunsets! FRONT! 2 Lots as One! On the Lake Find! Almost New! 8Rm Custom Built! Island! Custom End Unit! Marina/Lake Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Reid Smith Cove! East Facing Colonial Views Across Middle Pond! 85' 100’ Waterfront! Extraordinary Details-5700’! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Wood Library! 3,660', across the Street 10,488’! All the Extra's! Beautiful Sunrises! Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! Appliances! Western Exposure – Beautiful w/Character & Charm! Ideal 2nd Home Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Custom Kitchen / Granite Peninsula and Butlers Pantry! Media Rm! Panoramic Views of North Pond! Quality Throughout! Applianced! Custom Floor Plan! Sunsets! 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! or Enjoy Year Rd! Fireplaced! 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Stunning Foyer - Black Pearl Granite Floor! Tray Ceilings! 2nd flr-3Bdrms + Build Your Dream Home! Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Hardwoods/Marble/Limestone! 2 Cathedrals! 1.5Baths! Garage! Hardwoods! 2/3 Bedrooms! 2 Baths! Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Facing Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! Master Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level w/Full Kitchen, Frplaced Rec Rm, Look Directly Out at the Lake! Bdrms - Master Bdrm - Master Bath! $498,900.00 2 Additional Enjoy Music from Neighboring Indian In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! Office! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Hydro Air! 10x20 Resistance Pool! Large Storage Area w/ Workshop! 10x30’ Deck! All the Benefits of a Direct Waterfront 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! Garage! Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Each Ranch! Spectacular Ever Changing C/Air! And More! CVac! Expandable 3rd Level! 2 Car Private Gardens! Security System! And So Much More!!! $249,000.00 at a Fraction of the Price & Taxes! Views! $409,900.00 $749,900.00 Garage! Irrigation! $1,799,900.00 CAir! Gas Heat! CVac! 2 BOAT SLIPS! $269,900.00 $749,900.00 $459,900.00

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WEBSTER – 2268 sq. ft. DUDLEY – Lovingly maintained and totally GRANDVIEW ESTATES Raised Ranch in very good PHASE II PIASTA immaculate Cape in wonderful neighbor- ROAD, DUDLEY REDUCED neighborhood -- cabinet kitchen -- dining area hood – cabinet-packed kitchen – dining FIVE 2-ACRE LOTS STILL w/sliders to deck -- living AVAILABLE IN THIS LOVELY room – front-to-back living room w/fireplace TEN-LOT room -- three bedrooms -- and bow window – two bedrooms – 1.5 SUBDIVISION ceramic bath -- lower level Road and utilities completed. family room -- hardwoods - ceramic baths – finished breezeway with Great schools, convenient - replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. sliders to deck – new interior paint and car- commuter, location, low taxes. Break ground on your dream home! R/E Tax $1950 $214,900 peting – hardwoods – shed – vinyl siding – Lots priced at $125,000 and $150,000 two-car attached garage – nicely land- WEBSTER -- scaped 1/3 acre. WEBSTER -- Nice Charming 19th OLD expandable Cape on century Cape with S corner lot in good eat-in kitchen... R/E $1843 $274,900 neighborhood -- eat-in pantry...1st floor kitchen -- living room laundry... dining -- two bedrooms -- room...4 BR... 2 screened front porch - baths... wide board WEBSTER – Classic Custom Ranch on beauti- - recent roof, furnace, floors... recent windows and furnace... central loca- fully manicured lot offering privacy and conve- electric, vinyl siding and windows -- detached one-car tion... minutes to schools, shopping, highway! REDUCED garage -- gas heat. R/E Tax $1498 $209,900 nience. Fire-placed living room -- formal dining R/E Tax $1338 $169,900 area -- kitchen with breakfast bar -- two bed- WEBSTER – Lovely rooms -- ceramic bath -- hardwoods -- finished WEBSTER -- Half acre- center hall, hip roof basement with 3/4 bath -- walk-up attic with plus wooded lot with town services in street colonial – eat-in great potential for additional rooms -- front porch LOT FOR SALE -- nicely situated back kitchen – formal din- -- three-season room -- gazebo -- new Buderus ing room – front-to- off the road -- minutes furnace -- new electric -- new roof -- garage. to highway --REDUCED back fireplaced living $60,000. room – spacious screened porch – hardwoods – Minutes to beach, highway, schools, stores. garage – convenient to highways, shopping, schools. R/E Tax $2179 Park Avenue $259,900 R/E Tax $2048 $259,900

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2 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 www.NewEnglandMoves.com UILDER’S EW PRICE! PENSAT HOUSE 1-3 B N O CLOSEOUT Inger Christensen WEBSTER - $239,900 WEBSTER - $549,900 THOMPSON, CT - WOW! $299,900 THOMPSON , CT - $249,900 WEBSTER - $299,900 WOODSTOCK,CT - $149,900 508/769-3823 Sunny 1547 sf Colonial, open foyer, Stately 14 rm Coln, Land good to Skillfully crafted w/ cherry, granite, Lge Cape w/4RM apt 2nd flr. 3BR, Beautiful 8 RM Colonial on 1 acre Beautiful 968 SF Townhouse w/view, hdwd flrs, firpl, 3 season rm, lots of build condos, live here, make an hdwds, frplc, trey ceil, skylts, deck. 2BA, new kitch & heat, deck, level lot, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 5rm, 1.5ba, all new cabinets & investment. 508/365-3561 updates, lge level yard 103 Wilsonville Road garages, ctry setting. 2-car garage, frplc, patio. Hdwd & tile flrs, deck 46 Myrtle Avenue 449 Dugg Hill Rd 69 Park Ave. Rt 395, Ex. 100. Take rt, go 1.5 mi. to #103 7 Walker Rd. 89 Upper Gore Road Main St, Church Ct to Myrtle Rt. 395S x-2 right @ light, left to Park Ave. Rt. 197 in Dudley to Walker Rd. Rte. 395 x-2, straight at light, 1st left. Rt 197 to Dugg Hill Rd

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WEBSTER - $699,900 WEBSTER - $144,900 WEBSTER - $199,900 WEBSTER - $539,900 WEBSTER - $274,900 THOMPSON, CT - $359,900 The best waterfront home on Middle Grandma’s Cottage, 7 RM, 4 BR, Sunny 1547 sf 5 Yr young Split- Fabulous year-round waterfront home on 3-family, hdwds, walk-out base- Younger 4br coln, ctry setting, 40 ft To view these properties please visit Pond! 3BR, 3BA w/full in-law. eat-in kitc, hdwd LR w/bay window, entry, open flr plan, 3BR, 3BA, slid- South Pond, open fl plan, hot tub, ment, 2-car gar. New furnaces, farmer’s prch, open foyer, xtra cabs, Screened porch, deck, bar, 4 docks! fenced yard, pkg. ers to deck, yard. Close to Rt 395. Firepl, sunrm, more all new windows, more! granite ctops, gar www.IngerC.com 131 Birch Island Road 12 Brookline St. 21 Brown’s Brook Rd. 36 Black Point Rd 6 Boyden St. 433 East Thompson Rd Rt 193 (Thompson Rd.) to Birch Island Rt. 12, Mechanic to Brookline Rt. 16, Lower Gore, Community Rd. Rte 193S, Sanddam, Indian Inn, S.Shore 395S, X-1, left Sanddam

Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am NEW LISTING NEW LISTING (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult SOUTHBRIDGE. (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community BRIMFIELD. Older house with 3 BR and HARDWICK. Oversized 3 BR, 2 bath ranch SOUTHBRIDGE. Charming older home, Fantastic young colo- 2 room addition on 1+ acres. Kitchen on pretty lot. Walkout basement $139,900. large rooms, hardwood floors, fireplace, nial! 3 BR, 2.5 baths, front-back LR w/ and bath need renovating. Located on Ask for Dick or Jerry. enclosed porch. 3 BR, 1.5 baths. vaulted ceiling, gas log FP. 2 car garage. ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE $313,405. country road close to Rte.20. $119,000. ExpressPath financing. $145,000. Ask Ask for Dick Kempinski. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Ask for Carol Allard Vancil. for Priscilla. DUDLEY: 18 Barry Avenue SF 11:30-1:00 $360,000 Re/Max Professional Associates/ STURBRIDGE: Pam Crawford 774-272-2608 SPENCER. STURBRIDGE. Hall Road A 12:00-3:00 $875-$1045 Bazinet Realty, LLC 508-943-0667 3 Family with 4th unit over Well maintained, 1 STURBRIDGE. Large 4 BR Cape on STURBRIDGE. Remarkable new con- garage. Large driveway for off-street owner Ranch on beautifully land- Fiske Hill! Spacious rooms looking for struction w/ FP'd FR, formal DR & LR. parking. Some rehab done, siding, scaped, private 3.3+ Acres. Front some cosmetic touches! 2 car detached Luxurious private master suite. 2 zone some windows. 2 apts totally redone. zoned comm, rear is res. LL w/ kit, den $214,900. $499,900. WEBSTER: Nice area close to Main st. $238,000. garage. Ask for Priscilla. FHA. Allowances. Ask for and BR. $275,000. Ask for Dan T. Paul Bouvier. 3A Concord Court D 1:00-4:00 From $249,900 ERA Key Realty Services 866-321-6811 Ask for Priscilla. 69 Park Avenue SF 1:00-3:00 $239,900 Coldwell Banker /Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 NEW LISTING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 STURBRIDGE. 3 BR ranch on gorgeous STURBRIDGE. Spacious end unit with WARE. Lovely home on over 3 acres WARE. Stunning 5 BR Victorian home! 1+ acre lot! Needs some work, but with desirable 1st flr BR. Has soaring cathe- offers privacy! 3 BR, 3.5 bath Gambrel Elegance & charm abound in this old LEICESTER: a little investment, this could be a nice dral ceiling. Loads of windows, gas has front-back LR w/ FP, formal DR. world farmhouse w/ authentic detailing 8 Ryans Way SF 1:00-4:00 Starting @249,500 ERA Key/Darlene Eager 866-724-9044 home! $149,900. Ask for Paul Bouvier. fireplace and central air. $294,900. Ask Approved for ExpressPath. $224,900. throughout. $279,900. Ask for Carol for Dorothy Fontana. Ask for Priscilla. Allard Vancil. SOUTHBRIDGE: 183 Fiske Street M 12:00-2:00 $199,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 SPENCER: 14 Holmes Street SF 1:00-3:00 $215,000 ERA Key/Barbara Provo 866-724-9044 STURBRIDGE: ERA Key Realty Services 1 Highland Lane SF 12:30-2:00 $499,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ 415 MAIN ST., SPENCER, MA Lorraine Herbert 508-864-4232 4 Old Towne Way SF 2:30-4:00 $399,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ (866) 724-9044 Toll-Free! Lorraine Herbert 508-864-4232 101 Shepard Road SF 1:00-3:00 $269,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Visit our website www.ERAKey.com (Click on Spencer) Marita Tasse 508-784-0507 Hall Road A 12:00-3:00 $875-$1045 Bazinet Realty, LLC 508-943-0667 28 Hillside Drive SF 2:00-4:00 $249,900 Philip Bourgeois 860-428-0624 WEBSTER: 3A Concord Court D 1:00-4:00 From $249,000 ERA Key Realty Services 866-321-6811

Spencer $274,900. Worcester $149,900. Spencer $215,000. Rutland $275,000. GOLD STAR! Better than new 7 To have your open house Duplex with 3 Rooms Open House Sun 1:00- 3:00! Gorgeous Colonial With Tons of Rm, 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath Cape on 6.9 in Each Side! You have GOT to see this Updates! New Addition in 2001! Acres! New Kitchen w/granite & Well maintained, newly updated! Home! This Raised Ranch in a New Kitchen w/Granite SS Appliances! Front to Back One unit rented Wonderful area Has Updated Counters & Island! 4 Bedrooms, listed in this directory Living room & Master Bedroom for $750 per month! Roof, Siding, Windows & More! 2.5 Baths Which Does NOT . Super Deck Overlooking Great Opportunity 7 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms! Great include the 4 Room, 2 Bedroom Backyard & Pool. Fireplaced to Have your TENANT Yard with a 14x20 Shed with Apartment! The Best of Both Family Room, 2 Car Garage & please contact Help Pay your Mortgage!! Heat & Electric (Man Town!) Worlds, a Gorgeous Home with so Much More 2000+SF of the Benefit of Income! Diane @ Living Space! Min to MA Pike! 1-508-909-4110

Sturbridge $174,900. Charlton $299,900. Charlton $314,900. Charlton $329,900. 4 Room, 2 Bedroom Ranch! Wonderful 9 Room, 4 Bedroom, Glen Echo Waterfront! 9 Rooms, Horse Property! 7 Room Great Area, Most Rooms have 2.5 Bath Colonial in Carroll 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths! Dining Contemporary with 3 Bedrooms, Hardwoods Under Carpet, Hill! Recent Kitchen Upgrades, Room with Sliders to 28Ft Deck 2.5 Baths Sits on 4.38 Acres! Rich Black walnut cabinets in Vermont Casings Woodstove in Overlooking the Lake! Young 2 story Barn with 5 Kitchen w/SS Appliances. Family Rooms, Formal Living Living room w/Pellet Stove, Stables, Water & Electric! Have you heard the news? Wonderful Level & Dining, Mahogany Deck, Finished Lower level with Acreage includes Corral & Lot is just under 1 Acre! Tons of Hardwoods, 2 Car Family Room & Office! Professionally built Riding Ring! Call Alliance with ERA Key Garage, 1+Acre! Call Alliance with ERA Key Direct Access to Trails! 508-248-6966 Call Alliance with ERA Key 508-248-6966 Call Alliance with ERA Key Bruce Taylor owner of ERA Key Realty Services is pleased to 508-248-6966 508-248-6966 announce that Alliance Realty of Charlton has merged with ERA Key Realty Services. Alliance owner Diane Dabrowski and her team of caring, professional BAZINET REALTY, LLC agents including Robin Stoddard, David Kmetz and Lisa jacobs, will 47 Durfee Road • Dudley, MA 01571 continue to bring with them the same local touch that has helped them Office: 508-943-0667 • Fax: 508-943-8759 thrive for many years in the Charlton area, as well as a broad array of “A Real Estate Agency with Old Fashion Service” new tools and technologies available thru ERA Key Claire L. Verdone Residential Single Family • Land & New Construction Linda G. Bazinet ® ® Realtor /Broker According to Diane Dabrowski: “The current market demands that Realtor Short Sale Expert • Rentals • Professional Home Staging Realtors provide every advantage available to their buyers and sellers. ERA Key has the systems and technology to provide these advantages. There is no other more complete service available than that found thru ERA Key.” The same agents, the same Charlton location, better tools and technology for all of our buyer and seller clients! ERA Key Realty Services 415 MAIN ST., SPENCER, MA (866) 724-9044 Toll-Free! Visit our website www.ERAKey.com (Click on Spencer) Alliance Realty, Inc. REDUCED 508-248-6966 • 800-696-2224 109-4 Masonic Home Rd. • Charlton Center • www.alliancerealtyinc.com 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 7, 2008

Help Our Economy, Buy A Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan House! Broker- Marrero- Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Now offering rental services $7500 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Southbridge: HUGE PRICE REDUC- Southbridge: HUGE PRICE REDUC- Southbridge: BIG Farmhouse for TION! Check this 2 family out! TION! One of a kind 2 family! Sale or Rent! Reduced $10K! 7 Spacious! 1200sf each floor! 5 Spacious grand home with 6 rooms rooms 3 bedrooms 1 bath. 1.3 rooms 2 bedrooms each floor! 2 bedrooms each floor-could have acres of land! 3 Car Garage plus PEN HOUSE Huge 1st floor kitchen-nice. O workshop! Huge stone fireplace. Updated baths. Beautiful gardens! 3rd bedroom. Beautiful hardwoods! 12-2PM • SUN BIG workshop! Garage under! You’ll Updated windows, siding, separate Deck across the back of house! appreciate the quality! $199,900. utilities! Off street parking. Yard. Updated furnace! PRIVATE! Directions: Main to Pleasant to Close to town, churches, shopping. Country living! LOCATION A Hillcrest to #183 Fiske. $159,900. PLUS! $189,900! Specializing in: Southbridge: Stunning! 8 room 3 Southbridge: A LOT OF HOUSE Southbridge: Circa 1885 Antique bedroom 2 1/2 bath Colonial! Year FOR THE $$$! 6 rooms 4 bed- Home with an addition of a kitchen Fort Myers & Cape Coral • Land which any cook would fall in love Built 2000! Sunken livingroom with rooms 2 baths! Full dormered REDUCED with! 8 rooms 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 Single & Multi-Family • Gated Communities fireplace. Entertaining is a pleasure Cape! Hardwood floors, updated baths. 1900sf of living area! in this kitchen! 2371sf of living area! furnace. Updated electrical! Updates include roof, furnace, 2 car garage attached. Top notch Garage. Shed. Yard. Commuters insulation, wiring, plumbing, most 55 & Older Communities • Condos neighborhood-desirable country right off Rt 169 near Charlton windows-beautiful….Large deck club location! $319,900. line-$159,900! w/awning. $219,900. Licensed in Florida and Massachusetts

OPEN HOUSE MOBILE HOME FOR SALE ABSOLUTE SALE Sunday, 11/9 IN STURBRIDGE RETIREMENT COOPERATIVE 2-4PM 1.3 Acre Scenic House Lot Home priced for imme- diate sale in desirable Upper Gore Rd. Webster, Ma. neighborhood on dead- Inc. Well- Septic Design, end street. 4-5 BR / 2B with HW floors. New Extensive Views a must see septic system, paint, oil isoldmyhouse.com tank, carpeting, updated 44 X 23 -2 Bdrm,1 1/2 Baths (1,068) G.L. Area. kitchen and bathroom. Beautiful yard and huge 2-tier wrap- Double-unit on a corner lot. Also has 2 sheds. 508-281-7400 around deck in back. Call 860-428-0624. For an appointment to see Gold Ad #147894 28 Hillside Drive, Sturbridge $249,900 CALL 347-9370

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$75 for members. For details: www.osv.org FRIDAY, DEC. 19 TO DEC. 21 OSV calendar of events or call 1-800-SEE-1830. Christmas Traditions by Candlelight SATURDAY, NOV. 15 Discover the facts and history behind the Christmas traditions that continue today. NOVEMBER An Evening of Illumination THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Experience the charms of a New England Join in caroling around the illuminated 19th SATURDAY, NOV. 1 evening in much the same way as early New Thanksgiving Day Celebration century Village, with visiting performers Englanders did. Enjoy guided tour around the Marking one of the few holidays on the from local schools and churches groups. Dinner in a Country Village common, with shops and homes lit only by the early New England calendar, Old Sturbridge Escape the frenzy of a modern Christmas Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and glow of candles, oil lamps, and firelight. Village recreates activities from an early New with an enchanted evening of gingerbread, eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. Authentic food and drink will be served at the England Thanksgiving. Costumed inter- chestnuts, music, dance, and a sleigh ride Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Bullard Tavern to complete the experience. preters will cook a traditional Thanksgiving (weather permitting). For details: www.osv.org tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as For details: www.osv.org meal at the hearth, and demonstrate 19th cen- or call 1-800-SEE-1830. groups of 14 experience history by chopping, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. tury etiquette and table manners (including mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. eating with one’s knife). Visitors can hear a FRIDAY, DEC. 19 Reservations required, $85 for non-members, Thanksgiving sermon, and watch an after-din- $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org ner target-shoot, traditional games and enter- Dinner in a Country Village or call 1-800-SEE-1830. SATURDAY, NOV.15 tainment. Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and SATURDAY, NOV. 8 Garden Thyme – Holiday Plants eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- A monthly gardening program offered at DECEMBER Dinner in a Country Village 10:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month; tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and groups of 14 experience history by chopping, free for Old Sturbridge Village members. For SATURDAY, DEC. 6 eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. details: www.osv.org mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- or call 1-800-SEE-1830. Dinner in a Country Village Reservations required, $85 for non-members, tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org groups of 14 experience history by chopping, eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. or call 1-800-SEE-1830. mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 15 Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Reservations required, $85 for non-members, Dinner in a Country Village tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org groups of 14 experience history by chopping, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and SATURDAY, DEC. 20 eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Reservations required, $85 for non-members, Garden Thyme – Tools for the Garden TUESDAY, NOV. 11 tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org A monthly gardening program offered at groups of 14 experience history by chopping, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. 10:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month; Veteran’s Day Celebration mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. free for Old Sturbridge Village members. For Old Sturbridge Village honors America’s details: www.osv.org Reservations required, $85 for non-members, FRIDAY, DEC. 12 military history with drilling and musket fir- $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org or call 1-800-SEE-1830. ing on the Village Common, fife and drum or call 1-800-SEE-1830. to Sunday, Dec. 14 SATURDAY, DEC. 29 music, and a tour of the Firearms of Freedom Christmas Traditions by Candlelight gun exhibit. Visitors can meet members of Discover the facts and history behind the Families Cook the Sturbridge Militia and watch them drill. SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Christmas traditions that continue today. This unique evening event offers families For details, visit www.osv.org Join in caroling around the illuminated 19th an opportunity to prepare -- and sit down to . Dinner in a Country Village Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and century Village, with visiting performers eat together -- a complete dinner by the hearth from local schools and churches groups. with the help of historically costumed inter- Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Escape the frenzy of a modern Christmas preters. After dinner, visitors can relax by the England life in the 1830s and is open Tues. – with an enchanted evening of gingerbread, fire and enjoy 19th-century games and amuse- Sun. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission: $20; sen- tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as groups of 14 experience history by chopping, chestnuts, music, dance, and a sleigh ride ments. Reservations required. $85 per person; iors $18; children 3-17, $7; children under 3, (weather permitting). For details: www.osv.org $75 for OSV members. For details: free. For details: www.osv.org mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. Reservations required, $85 for non-members, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. www.osv.org or call 1- or call 1-800-SEE-1830. 800-SEE-1830. 8 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 7, 2008 Mailed free to requesting homes in Charlton, Charlton City and Charlton Depot

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ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM ‘‘Courage is fear holding on a minute longer’ Friday, Nov 7, 2008 Library: Commission ‘embarrassed’ Why just IMPROPERLY POSTED MEETING VIOLATED LAW BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL already “remedied” the violation to post notice of the meeting held STAFF WRITER in re-voting on the matters it had on Sept. 8, 2008 was inadvertent CHARLTON — For the third discussed at a Monday, Sept. 8. and unintentional,” Assistant get by? time in a year, the Water/Sewer The opinion came in response District Attorney Patricia C. Commission has violated the to a complaint filed in September Smith wrote in a Friday, Oct. 24 Open Meeting Law, according to by the Worcester Telegram & letter to the commission. the Worcester County District Gazette. Since the issues discussed at HANSEN:HERE’S Attorney. “It is the opinion of the District the Sept. 8 gathering were re-dis- Joe Haebler Paul Gagner The commission, however, has Attorney’s Office that the failure cussed and voted upon Monday, WHAT WE NEED Turn To VIOLATION, page 11

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — A little more than a year after moving into its new facility, the library is blazing a path to improve its services. More money is needed, however, to achieve many of the goals, according to a new report submitted to the state Board of Library Commissioners that lays out how to improve the library over the next five years. “This is what we feel we need,” Charlton Library Director Cheryl Hansen said last week. “We’re managing. Do you want to live in a town where the library is just get- Cheryl Hansen ting by?” Boosting circulation, being open more hours each week and hiring more staff are among the goals. Buying more materials is also one of the goals. The library is lacking in meeting basic services standards, according to the report. “As can be seen in the comparison … the Charlton library falls well below basic stan- dard levels in all categories [the report dis- cusses],” the report reads.] Hiring more staff would help improve operations, according to the report, as the library remains below an industry staffing standard. The report calls for hiring a part- time children’s librarian. Hansen said she would be asking, again, for permission to hire a custodian to clean the building. The Wisconsin Public Library standards, based on servicing a population of 14,623, call for 10.2 full-time staffers. Charlton is below than figure, at 6.5, at has a population of about 14,000. The report also calls for the facility to be open 7.5 more hours per week by fiscal 2013. It is open 41.5 hours per week now, well below the 58 hours the Wisconsin standards call for. Respondents to an April survey done by the library gave a clear response: “People want the library to be open on Fridays, and in gen- eral more hours, especially in the evening,” the report reads. Shawn Kelley photos The library is currently not open Fridays. Selectmen Vice Chairman Peter J. Boria nor Scott D. Brown could be reached for com- TRICK OR TREAT! ment last week about library funding. CHARLTON — Left, trick or treaters made their way into the To bolster its requests, the library has Town Hall to collect candy last Thursday, Oct. 30, one day cited various statistics. The library nearly before Halloween. Above, Megan Provencal of Charlton holds doubled its circulation from fiscal 2007, when her baby butterfly, 7-week-old Recquel, as the two get ready it checked out 43,111 items, to 83,957 in fiscal to Trick or Treat. For more photos, turn to page A8.

Turn To LIBRARY, page 11 Movie fest taps their creative side Highway plans

The festival and prepara- STUDENTS SERVE UP HORROR FLICKS tion for it serves as a way to hit roadblock learn creativity and film- BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Stoneybrook,” a film about a making in an era when mul- STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER kid who dreams about the timedia is ubiquitous. CHARLTON — Voters at DUDLEY — A mad scien- murder of several students. “It’s like a new [way] to last week’s special town meet- tist of sorts appeared in Second place went to “Tics.” express creativity,” Aucoin ing rejected an appropriation Dudley last week seeking to There was a tie between that said. of $3.5 million for the planned read minds. film and “Goggle Man” for The pair’s film first came highway department build- That is somewhat true: It crowd favorite. “Goggle to life when they brain- ing, but approved $96,342 for was the storyline of one of Man” depicted a goggle- stormed an idea as they were the new animal shelter. the student-produced films wearing madman doing vio- sitting in the school’s cafete- “I was really disappointed,” screened at Shepherd Hill lence against students. ria, Aucoin said. The prem- said Selectmen Chairman Regional High School’s One film, “Geico Man” ise — college students inter- Rick Swensen after the meet- Fright Night Film Festival. (referring to the car insur- view a caveman who tries to ing. Students and teachers ance company) created by kill students, he said. Several The planned highway oper- watched the films in the sophomore Tyler Aucoin and scripts later, they felt they ations facility,which required auditorium Wednesday, Oct. senior Jake Coffey, both of had a good starting point. two-thirds voter approval, 29. Dudley, was not screened. “This movie just felt so gained 78 votes in favor and 52 pure. It was a good setting,” Ryan Grannan-Doll photo Organized by the three stu- The pair said it was not BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL in opposition from 130 of the dents, the festival featured allowed because of the Aucoin said. “We want to be Ryan Grannan-Doll photo 149 registered voters gathered Shepherd Hill Senior Joe directors,” Aucoin said refer- seven horror films, judged amount of violence. Charlton resident John McGrath, at the Charlton Middle School Germain helped organize his by a panel of students and The two students helped ring to himself and Coffey. school’s Fright Night Film at the microphone, voices his Tuesday, Oct. 28. Even if the teachers. First place was senior Joe Germain, organ- Aucoin and Coffey said opinion at last week’s town Festival and acted as master of awarded to “Nightmare at ize the festival. ceremonies. Turn To FILMS, page 11 meeting. Turn To MEETING, page 11

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More affordable housing eyed for town VILLAGER ALMANAC BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL ing drove the plans, which began two police and fire station are also nearby. STAFF WRITER years ago, Vincent said. Of the town’s Money is one obstacle might stand in CHARLTON — A plan is in the total housing, only 1 or 2 percent is the way of the project. works to build more affordable housing affordable, well below the 10-percent “Funding is the biggest obstacle,” THEY SAID IT for senior citizens and needy families. goal state law establishes, Vincent said. Vincent said, remarking that she will “We need more housing,” said The site she manages currently has seek grants for the project, but won’t “It’s just one of these things that slipped by. Charlton Housing Authority Executive an 8-10 year waiting list, she said. request money from the town. Not hav- Director Jean Vincent, whose agency is “As Charlton has grown over the ing to spend money on buying new It’s human error.” proposing the new facility. “There will years, we have a tremendous need to land makes the financial burden a little — Charlton Water/Sewer Commissioner always be a need for affordable hous- increase our supply of subsidized units easier, she said. Paul Gagner on an opinion from the ing.” to provides Charlton residents with The proposal is also in line with a Worcester County District Attorney that the board high quality affordable housing,” key general concern around the com- The proposal calls for 10 additional violated the state’s Open Meeting Law. family units and eight for seniors to be Vincent said in the press release. munity — maintaining the rural char- built at the agency’s Meadowview As of this year, the town has 52 subsi- acter of the town. Drive housing complex, according to a dized housing units; the agency aspires “The project is also consistent with PEN TO LOSE press release. Thirty elderly units and to have 450 by 2010. Fifty-five communi- the goal of preserving Charlton Center O C six for families, built in 1984, currently ties had achieved the 10-percent as a small-scale, mixed-use, pedestrian- CHARLTON TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 sit there. Vincent said there is no set requirement as of September, accord- oriented village,” the report reads. Board of Selectmen (248-2206): date for completion, but estimated the ing to the report. “The modest size of the project fits the Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. project would cost about $3.4 million. The current economic conditions scale and character of the existing Tuesdays ...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. A September feasibility study, pre- have also increased the need for the development.” Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. pared by Vincent and consultants, con- project, Vincent said, maintaining it is Another potential location, on Town Clerk (248-2249): firmed the project could be done at the “almost impossible” for a family to live Masonic Home land near the Monday to Thursday ...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. current site. Certified planner William with today’s costs of living. Meadowview Drive facility, was Fridays ...... Closed Scanlan assisted Graves Engineering The nationwide foreclosure crisis deemed unsuitable for the proposed 1st and 3rd Tuesday ...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. in authoring the report. It was submit- also increases the need for the project, project. The land is too steep and wet ted to the Planning Board and the according to Scanlan. The project is and would drive up project costs, CHARLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) necessary, he said, regardless of the according to the report. Charlton Housing Authority. Mondays, Wednesdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. current economic conditions, since he “The conclusion of the planning “All indicators point to a viable proj- Tuesdays, Thursdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ect. There are many factors working in believes Charlton housing is expensive. team is that the Masonic land is not a Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed concert that support a conclusion of “We have a very good opportunity [to viable option …” it reads. Saturday ...... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. pursuing an affordable housing project expand],” Scanlan said. For now, Vincent has her eyes on the at the Meadowview Drive property,” The new complex could be attractive next step. the report reads. to potential tenants. The Charlton Food “The funding is going to take a CHARLTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) The need for more affordable hous- Mart, two pizza establishments and the while,” she said. Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Town Hall are all near the site. The For emergencies, dial 911

CHARLTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) Village District zone gets voter OK Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. POST OFFICES CHARLTON — A proposal to rezone the warrant article. the project, according to Gilrein, and Charlton Center Post Office (01507 and 01509) ...... (800) 275-8777 the center of town to “village district” neither town’s taxes or payments to the Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 and add that category to the zoning SCHOOL OFFICE school system would increase. bylaw passed at the Tuesday, Oct. 28 In other business, Gilrein said the committee does have SCHOOLS special town meeting. the Dudley-Charlton a Dudley building in mind, but has not Dudley-Charlton Regional School District ...... (508) 943-6888 Minutes before, the measure failed Regional School yet asked its owner about the possibili- Charlton Elementary School ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 by one vote, according to Town Planner District Committee ty of buying it since the money has not Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 Alan I. Gordon, but another vote was is asking both of its been approved. Charlton Middle School ...... (508) 248-1423 taken resulting in a 40-20 passage. The member towns for The latest movement in the two-year- Shepherd Hill Regional High School ...... (508) 943-6700 measure required two-thirds for its permission to go old effort to find new space for admin- Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School ... (508) approval. into debt of up to COMMUNITY istrators comes after a recent protract- 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 The zoning category allows for $800,000 to pay for a ed debate. Administrators currently “mixed use” development “consistent new school system NOTEBOOK work out of Shepherd Hill Regional with traditional New England vil- High School, but space there is administration RYAN lages,” including small retail outlets office. cramped. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS and commercial services, according to Voters in both GRANNAN-DOLL One proposal called for spending $1.3 towns would million to construct a new building at $1, 30 G French Road, Kim K. Fox-Lafortune to Arthur J. head to the site of the high school, according to the Lafortune and Kim K. Fox-Lafortune. polls to approve the project on letter, and the committee did explore $85,000, Potter Village Road, KLSP Potter Village Road or after Dec. 9, according to the leasing options. Irrevocable Trust (Gregory A. Smith, Trustee) to Shawn M. motion the School Committee WATER Beaulieu and Maria Frances Perea-Beaulieu. approved at its Wednesday,Oct. $100, Whitby Road, Scott Henderson and Amy Henderson to 22 meeting. State law requires Voters also approved appropriating Alan C. Greenough and Donna M. Greenough. voters approve the spending $1.85 million to build a new water main $257,000, 22 Whitby Road, Scott Henderson and Amy Henderson decision, Superintendent Sean from North Main Street to Muggett Hill M. Gilrein wrote in an Oct. 24 Road, according to Town to Jason P. Frost and Melissa L. Frost. letter to the Charlton Board of Administrator Robin L. Craver. $100, 109 Muggett Hill Road, Sandra G. Leger and John W.Leger Selectmen. Money for the project will come from to John W. Leger. School Choice and reserve betterments, and “third party” fund- account money would pay for ing, she said, noting there is not set completion date. The article also allows the town to borrow from the state Water Pollution Abatement THE STATS NEW Trust. “I can’t comment on BIRTHPLACE Exxon[Mobil’s] level of Southbridge cartoons @ participation, but in Town Foreign Born/Not U.S. Citizen the agreement Auburn...... 203 www.marketticartoons.com between Exxon and Brimfield ...... 15 the town, there is a Brookfield...... 6 Southbridge, The Comic Book, placeholder to come Charlton...... 26 back to the table Douglas ...... 77 Vol. 2, COMING SOON! regarding this water Dudley...... 274 line,” she said. Holland ...... 10 Leicester ...... 305 Northbridge ...... 121 Oxford ...... 88 Get a Fresh Start… Southbridge...... 408 Spencer ...... 79 BANKRUPTCY RELIEF Sturbridge ...... 103 Uxbridge ...... 177 ONE CALL STOPS ALL THE CALLS. Wales...... 9 Webster ...... 350 STOP THE BILL COLLECTORS. UNRISE UNSET Complete Termite & Pest Control Services S /S We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Saturday, Nov. 8...... 6:30 a.m...... 4:33 p.m. WE’LL GET RID OF WHAT’S BUGGING YOU! Sunday, Nov. 9 ...... 6:31 a.m...... 4:32 p.m. FREE CONSULTATION Monday, Nov. 10...... 6:33 a.m...... 4:31 p.m. 1 800 400 6009 Tuesday, Nov. 11 ...... 6:34 a.m...... 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 ....6:35 a.m...... 4:29 p.m. LAW OFFICES OF Thursday, Nov. 13 ...... 6:36 a.m...... 4:28 p.m. 508-347-2687 - Sturbridge Friday, Nov. 14 ...... 6:38 a.m...... 4:27 p.m. ROBERT E. GEORGE, PC • 508-347-7114 508-885-4995 - Spencer OFFICES IN STURBRIDGE AND BROOKFIELD • www.regeorge.net www.davespestcontrol.net

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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH CHARLTON — At a time when area food The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- pantries are worrying how they take care of racy in all its news reports. Although numer- so many needy families, one local business ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate and its young clientele are stepping up to the reporting, mistakes can occur. plate. Students at the Charlton-based Dance Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Mechanix (DMX) studio are donating $225 and the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- a large amount of food they collected to the ly manner. Charlton CHIP-IN. As part of the DMX Gives If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 Back series of charitable deeds, the young ladies canvassed people outside Ted’s Package during normal business hours. During non- store in September. business hours, leave a message in the edi- “The girls did a good job,” said Pauline tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your Bjorn, whose daughter, Haley, is a student at the dance studio. “Isn’t that awesome?” phone call. Since its formation in August the group has collected food and collected coats to eventual- ly donate to a homeless shelter, Bjorn said. CCOORRRREECCTTIIOONN They also plan on making Thanksgiving bas- kets for CHIP-IN. The Oct. 24 issue of the Charlton Villager, The effort is meant to teach the students to give back and be charitable to their communi- in a story about a drunk driving arrest (“A ty. time to be part of news”), incorrectly reported Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone Bruce Cote’s blood-alcohol level at 1.4. His at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- level was .14. We regret and apologize for the bridgepress.com. error.

Ryan Grannan-Doll photos A Dance Mechanix student shows off the food she helped collect. PUBLIC MEETINGS MONDAY, NOV. 10 The Charlton Housing Authority will meet at 3 p.m. in its Meadowview Road facili- ty. TUESDAY, NOV. 11 The Board of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. THURSDAY, NOV. 13 The Ad-Hoc Recycling Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. MONDAY, NOV. 17 The Fire Station Building Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Dance Mechanix student Shannon Costa, 10, shows The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 off the $225 check for CHIP-IN. p.m. in the Town Hall. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. The Conservation Commission will meet The DMX Gives Back members show off the food they collected for the CHIP-IN. at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Zorba's Pizzeria Tavern Free Estimates The Library Board of Trustees will meet Inflation fighting fall & winter specials 508-347-2305 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. EAT-IN TO-GO Closets The Democratic Town Committee will Every Monday, Tuesday & Order out and get Home Offices meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Wednesday Night from 4-9pm! 3 small one topping pizza’s for Garages Have a complete meal for just $15.00 or order 3 large $12.99 one topping pizza’s for (includes soup or salad, entreé & dessert) $27.00 Thurday Nite is Family Fun Nite Pasta & Meatballs (unlimited) for a family of four $24.99 (includes salad & garlic bread) All-You-Can-Eat Greek Roasted Chicken w/ziti & sauce, roasted potatoes or fries & slaw for $10.99 • Children $5.99 Two Large One Topping Pizzas & Salad $24.99 132 Sturbridge Rd. • Charlton, MA 01507 508-248-0433

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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL immune to the problem. Boston-based STAFF WRITER Citizens Housing and Planning (CHP) esti- Some homeowners find themselves forced mates 37,000 homes will at least start foreclo- from their home when they are behind in sure proceedings this year. Last year, 7,653 their payments. The picture doesn’t have to be homes were foreclosed on, up from 3,086 in all that bleak. There are options to dig yourself 2006, according to the CHP Web site. out of a mortgage mess. “Despite all of the attention being given to Some of them were spelled out last week the foreclosure issue, nothing has changed. In during a seminar sponsored by Southbridge fact, things have gotten worse,” Savings Bank and Worcester-based ForeclosuresMass.com President Jeremy NeighborWorks Homeownership Center. Shapiro said in a May 7 press release. “Know your options,” NeighborWorks Post Peppered throughout the smorgasbord of Purchase Loan Officer Miguel A. Rivera said legitimate options for help, unfortunately, are to a crowd of two individuals and officials foreclosure rescue “fraud[s],” according to associated with sponsoring the seminar gath- Rivera. Predatory lending is just one of those ered at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference methods, but there are ways to stay out of the Center Saturday, Nov. 1. “We want to make trap, Rivera said. sure you are making the informed decisions “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is,” you need to make.” Rivera said. With a nationwide foreclosure crisis, home- Lending scam artists usually prey on owners can take several courses of action if minorities senior citizens, disabled individu- they fall behind in their payments: forbear- als and low-income families, he said, noting ance, repayment or modifying the terms of “misleading” sales tactics are often used on the loan are just a few of them, according to the groups. Rivera. Owners could sell their home or sell People ready to sign a loan should review it the deed back to the lender, which would before putting pen to paper. require the resident to vacate the space, Other scams, including one Rivera called Rivera said. “phantom help,” are used against people fac- Whatever option is taken involves working ing foreclosure. These companies charge a fee with the lender, but owners should first tell for their work when it should be free, he said. them how they got into their specific situa- “You should never pay for help,” Rivera Ryan Grannan-Doll photo tion, Rivera said. Hospital stays, family said. Neighborworks Post Purchase Loan Officer Miguel Rivera explains a point to an audience member during tragedies or other circumstances are just They have also been known to have owners last week’s session. some of the possibilities. surrender their home titles under the belief “People have gotten here through different they will remain in the home as renters until mistake of signing away ownership of them “It was a great time to buy,” he said. “People paths,” he said. they can buy the home back, according to home, he said. weren’t told ‘no’ on loans.” The foreclosure situation has become worse Rivera. “Don’t sign anything with blank lines or Spending decisions that were once consid- recently, especially in Worcester County. Several steps can be taken to shield yourself blank spaces,” he said. ered “wants” turned into “needs,” Rivera said. According to ForeclosuresMass.com, 11 from these situations, Rivera said. Rivera also offered a retrospective as to how He noted individuals are starting to grapple Charlton homes have been foreclosed on in the “We don’t panic. We just breathe. We’ve got the national landed in the foreclosure crisis. with their reality. past six months. That figure jumps to 28 in to be clearheaded,” he said. “It was a perfect storm,” he said. “People are finally starting to take owner- Southbridge, but dips to 16 in Webster. Find out the rules for whatever process is Deregulation of the mortgage industry ship of their situation,” he said. Sturbridge has seen nine foreclosures in the being sought, find a translator if you don’t intended to boost homeownership statistics, past six months, with Auburn witnessing 12. speak English and review any contract you along with “exotic” loans and “aggressive Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone The rest of Massachusetts has not been plan to enter into, Rivera said. Never make the marketing,” contributed to the current situa- at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- tion, according to Rivera. bridgepress.com. Now THIS is a Hot Tub that is easy to buy and easy to pay for...

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CHARLTON — 9:49 a.m. — Theft on Partridge Hill Road. TUESDAY, OCT. 28 Report taken. CHARLTON — 7:30 a.m. — Theft on Hayes Pond Circle. CHARLTON — 9:06 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer Party spoken to. Gregory Lewandowski arrested 26-year-old South Sturbridge CHARLTON — 4:41 a.m. — Burglar alarm on Masonic Road resident Kelly V. Allen. She is charged on an outstand- Home Road. Building secured. ing warrant and was arrested at her home. CHARLTON — 6:49 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer Keith R. Cloutier arrested S. Sullivan Road resident Keith Myotte, 20, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 on an outstanding warrant for failing to pay fines. CHARLTON — 3:38 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer Derek CHARLTON — 1:30 p.m. — Warrant service on Elizabeth C. Gaylord charged West Warren resident Vicky Cronin, 49, Drive. Could not locate. with having an unlit license plate and driving without a CHARLTON — 11:27 a.m. — Warrant service on MONDAY, NOV. 3 license. Police stopped her vehicle on Worcester Road (Route Southbridge Road (Route 169). Could not locate. 20). CHARLTON — 12:00 p.m. — Hazmat incident on CHARLTON — 11:20 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Old Sturbridge Road (Route 20). Investigated. Muggett Hill Road. Investigated. CHARLTON — 11:00 a.m. — Theft on King Road. Investigated. Tuesday, Oct. 28 NEWS BRIEF CHARLTON — 4:10 a.m. — Animal hit on Worcester Road CHARLTON — 11:47 p.m. — Building check on Main (Route 20). Services rendered. Street. Building secured. CHARLTON — 11:25 p.m. — Domestic disturbance on Luminaries to be lit for diabetes Sturbridge Road (Route 20). Peace restored. SUNDAY, NOV. 2 CHARLTON — November is National Diabetes Awareness CHARLTON — 9:08 p.m. — Larceny, forgery, fraud on Month. The Charlton Lions Club invites the community to CHARLTON — 6:58 p.m. — 911 hang up on Dresser Hill Worcester Road (Route 20). Investigated. gather on the Charlton Town Common from 6-8 p.m. Road. Building secured. CHARLTON — 5:22 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to light 100 luminaries to honor those who CHARLTON — 3:39 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Trolley Southbridge Road (Route 169). live with diabetes on a daily basis. Crossing Road. Building secured. CHARLTON — 4:23 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Diabetes information and refreshments will be provided. CHARLTON — 2:25 p.m. — Fire at 150 Ramshorn Road. No Center Depot Road. Vehicle towed. The event is free of charge. action required. CHARLTON — 3:20 p.m. — Suspicious motor vehicle on The mother of one of the Barton Center’s day campers CHARLTON — 12:37 p.m. — Assisted motorist on Route 20. Carpenter Hill Road. Could not locate. spearheads this event — a 5-year-old who lives with type 1 dia- Call given to officer. CHARLTON — 9:15 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on betes. She has received national attention, including a piece on CHARLTON — 12:18 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Brookfield Road. Investigated. the Today Show Friday, Oct. 24. Wamasutta Ridge Road. Referred to other agency. CHARLTON — 8:22 a.m. — Fire on H.K. Davis Road. Diabetes is an extremely serious health condition affecting CHARLTON — 12:06 p.m. — 911 hang up on Brookfield Investigated. 23.6 million Americans, 186,300 of which are under age 20. Road. Party spoken to. CHARLTON — 8:12 a.m. — Burglar alarm on Southbridge There are two types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for CHARLTON — 11:34 a.m. — Assisted motorist on Road. Investigated. about 90-95 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Type 1 Worcester Road (Route 20). Unfounded. CHARLTON — 7:11 a.m. — Warrant service on Prindle Hill diabetes develops when the body’s immune system destroys CHARLTON — 11:16 a.m. — Vandalism on Hammond Hill Road. Could not locate. pancreatic beta cells, the only cells in the body that make the Road. No action required. CHARLTON — 12:21 a.m. — Assisted motorist on hormone insulin that regulates blood glucose. CHARLTON — 9:23 a.m. — Vandalism on Gould Road. Southbridge Road (Route 169). Party spoken to. The Charlton Lions Club is proud to support the Clara Investigated. Barton Camp and Camp Joslin — two of the oldest diabetes camps in the world — in Oxford and Charlton. ARRESTS/CHARGES — Submitted by the Charlton Lions Club SATURDAY, NOV. 1 CHARLTON — 6:52 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Stephens Drive. Party spoken to. CHARLTON — 6:26 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on MONDAY, NOV. 3 Worcester Road (Route 20). Report taken. CHARLTON — 9:45 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer CHARLTON — 5:23 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Gregory Lewandowski arrested 37-year-old Southbridge Road (Route 169). Vehicle towed. Southbridge resident Jesus Alamo on an outstanding CHARLTON — 5:10 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Worcester warrant. Road (Route 20). Removed hazard. CHARLTON — 9:25 a.m. — Charlton Police Officer CHARLTON — 4:33 p.m. — 911 hang up on Stephens Drive. Gregory Lewandowski arrested 19-year-old Oxford Party spoken to. resident Adam Carpenter after stopping the vehicle CHARLTON — 2:45 a.m. — Smoke invest on Masonic Home he was driving on Worcester Road (Route 20). He is Road. Investigated. charged with driving with a revoked license. CHARLTON — 1:17 a.m. — Erratic operation on Worcester Road (Route 20). Taken to guardian. SATURDAY, NOV. 1 FRIDAY, OCT. 31 CHARLTON — 11:37 a.m. — Charlton Police officer Mark J. Lapriore and Gregory Lewandowski arrested CHARLTON — 12:52 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on 52-year-old South Sturbridge Road resident Ronald Worcester Road. Investigated. Bowes at his home. He is charged with possession of a Southbridge High CHARLTON — 7:29 a.m. — Fire alarm activation on class D substance and faces two outstanding war- Oxford Road. Investigated. rants. Class of ‘98 Reunion CHARLTON — 11:03 a.m. — Charlton Police officers Mill Street Brews • 7:00pm THURSDAY, OCT. 30 Keith R. Cloutier and Gregory Lewandowski arrested 26-year-old Brookfield resident Benjamin Dusty at Appetizers will be served CHARLTON — 9:25 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Masonic police headquarters. Stemming from an outstanding Home Road. Building secured. warrant, he is charged with failure to pay fines. $20pp/$35 per couple CHARLTON — 8:24 p.m. — Burglar alarm on Dresser Hill CHARLTON — 2:50 a.m. — Charlton Police officers Road. Building secured. Derek C. Gaylord and Jason Martocci arrested 30- To RSVP or for questions, please email CHARLTON — 4:59 p.m. — Burglar alarm on H. Foot Road. year-old Prince Road resident James M. Piehl after Elpida at [email protected] Building secured. stopping his vehicle on Main Street. He is charged CHARLTON — 12:36 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Worcester with possession of a class B substance. Road (Route 20). Could not locate. Please pass this information on CHARLTON — 11:07 a.m. — Suspicious activity on Morton to any ‘98 graduate you may know. Station Road. Investigated.

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HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION? ARE YOU FACING MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE? CAR REPOSSESSION? BURDENSOME CREDIT CARD OR MEDICAL BILLS? Even though the bankruptcy laws have changed in the past several years, relief is still available in these difficult times for people caught in debt. For a free, private consultation, contact: James J. Kaeding, Attorney at Law 12 Crane Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (508) 764-3303 Email: [email protected] MEMBER: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Under federal law, we are a “debt relief agency” helping people who seek bankruptcy protection. 6 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, November 7, 2008 www.charltonvillager.com POLICE OFFER A FEW SAFETY TRICKS Ryan Grannan-Doll photos

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Wearing bright clothing, carrying a flash- STAFF WRITER light and wearing a safe mask were just a few CHARLTON — Hours before setting out to of the tips given to trick-or-treaters. Trick-Or-Treat last week, Heritage School stu- Pervier had some joking words for the dents received a lesson in how to beg for candy youngsters. safely. “Don’t forget to bring some candy to your Charlton Police Chief James A. Pervier and teacher on Monday,” he said. Officer Keith Cloutier lectured the young stu- dents on various ways to stay safe. Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone “We want to make sure you enjoy this at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- Halloween,” Pervier said. bridgepress.com.

Chief Pervier places a fake nose on a Heritage School student last week.

Heritage School students raise their hands ready to answer the police officers questions about Halloween safety last week.

Pervier, using a student, demonstrates what kind of jacket to wear while Trick-or-Treating.

Left to right, Officer Cloutier and two Heritage School students demonstrate masks representing U.S. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain last week. Chief Pervier stands to their right.

Two Heritage School students demonstrate masks representing U.S. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain last week.

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Donais, 94 BRISTOL — Elaine Madeline Duval Sheraton Hotels and in later years while living SOUTHBRIDGE — Mrs. Blanche E. Langlais, she lived here all her life. Gauthier, 72, of Bristol, formerly of Brigham in Southbury, Conn. she worked for the (Langlais) Donais, 94, formerly of 60 Charlton She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Road in Worcester, died Monday, Oct. 27 sur- Stamford Advocate and then USA Today as a St., died Tuesday,Oct. 28 in Radius Healthcare Charlton, a former member of Sacred Heart of rounded by her family after losing her brave manager in the circulation and distribution Center, 84 Chapin St. Southbridge. Jesus Church in Southbridge and a member of battle with cancer. departments. Her husband was the late Levi L. Donais, the Casaubon Senior Center. Mrs. Donais She leaves her soul mate and “prince She was a longtime member of Christ the who died in 1986. She leaves two sons, Roger worked many years ago at the American charming” of 18 years, Larry E. Behr; five King Church. Donais and his wife, Beverly, of Charlton, and Optical Company and the former Hamilton children, Susan J. Leboeuf and her husband, She enjoyed sewing, gardening, camping, Raymond Donais and his wife, Elaine, of Woolen Co. Joel E. Novak, of Charlton and their children, reading and sailing. She especially enjoyed Sturbridge; a daughter, Ann Marie Krawczyk The funeral was Friday, Oct. 31 from Jason and Kristen; David W. Gauthier and his traveling and most recently had discovered of Ormond-by-the-Sea, Fla.; six grandchil- Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., wife, Celeste, of Palm City, Fla. and their chil- the majestic beauty of our National Parks dren; 10 great-grandchildren, and two sisters Southbridge. Burial followed in West Ridge dren, Kyle, Nicole and Andrew; Anne M. having traveled west twice within the past two Viola Robert of Putnam, Conn. and Bertha Cemetery Charlton. McConville and her husband, Michael, of years. Bonin of Southbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in Blanche’s Charlton and their children Meghan, Erin, Elaine was a loving and caring woman who She was predeceased by a brother and nine memory for masses may be made to St. Michael and Patrick; James P. Gauthier and found a special quality in each member of her sisters. Born in Southbridge May 13, 1914, Joseph’s Church 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext. his wife, April, of Moosup, Conn. and their family and friends. She adored spending time daughter of Aristide and Lucia (Genereux) Charlton, MA 01507 children, Stephanie and Sean; Jennifer L. with her grandchildren and made each of Hardy and her husband, Dow of Marlborough them feel special and loved. and their children Vivienne, Tyler, Angelique, The funeral was held Thursday,Oct. 30 from Jacob, Nathan and Evan. She also leaves her the Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, Evelyn E. DiPietro Eaton, 75 sister, Linda Albrecht of Woodstock Valley, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester with a Mass in Christ Conn.; two brothers, Alfred Duval of the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Burial was CHARLTON — Evelyn E. Monighetti; and many nieces and nephews. Southbridge and Robert Duval of Webster; her in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. (Maska) DiPietro Eaton, 75, of She was born in Southbridge, the daughter former husband, John G. Gauthier of The family requests that donations be made Berry Corner Road, died of Joseph and Katherine (Tobijka) Maska. Worcester; and several nephews and nieces. to the Hope Guardian Fund, P.O. Box 1627, Wednesday, Oct. 29 in her Evelyn wintered on Sanibel Island, Fla., A sister, Joanne Morgan, predeceased her. Bristol, CT 06011. This fund will help the Hope home, after an illness. where she enjoyed picking up seashells. She She was born in Woonsocket, R.I., daughter Clinic in Bristol, Conn. continue to provide She leaves a son, Alan also enjoyed reading. Most of all she enjoyed of Ernest and Madeline (Livernoche) Duval. enduring hope to others during their journey DiPietro of Charlton; two devoting herself to her children and grand- She graduated from Bartlett High School with cancer. daughters, Lisa Canty of children. and Quinsigamond Community College. Visit www.callahanfay.com. Charlton and Pamela Snyder Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southbridge, While living in Worcester, Elaine worked for of Charlton; a brother, Joseph Maska of will be held at the convenience of the family. Southbridge; two sisters, Rose Stefanski of In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southbridge and Nora Domurad of Danielson, the Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd., Conn.; four grandchildren, Tara Monighetti, Charlton, MA 01507. Evelyn Kolofsky, 94 Kaley DiPietro, Jessica Snyder and Nicole Visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com. CHARLTON; Evelyn (Hollings) Kolofsky,94, Born in Leicester, she was the daughter of Snyder; a great-granddaughter, Francesca of 27 So. Buffumville Shore Drive, died William and Lillian (Gallant) Hollings. Monday, Oct. 27 in Radius Healthcare in Graveside services were held Thursday,Oct. Southbridge. 30 in Pine Ronald C. Mongeon, 75 She leaves a son, Joseph A. Kolofsky of Grove Cemetery, Pine St., Leicester. Charlton. A son, John W. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be WORCESTER — Ronald C. the Korean Conflict serving from 1952 - 1955 Kolofsky, died in 2001. made to a charity. Mongeon, 74, of 244 Belmont and earning the Korean Service Medal, United Evelyn worked at the former MKM Hosiery Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., died peacefully at home Nations Medal and National Defense Service in Rochdale for many years, retiring in 1967. St., Leicester is directing arrangements. surrounded by his loving Medal. family on Sunday, Oct. 26 He worked at Norton Company in Worcester after a struggle with cancer. for many years, retiring in 1983, and later He leaves his former wife worked at UMass Memorial Hospital and and best friend, Elizabeth A. Westborough State Hospital, retiring in 1990. Robert J. Whitney, 33 (Lis) Mongeon of Worcester He was an avid outdoor sportsman and KEY WEST, Fla. — Robert J. (Robby) Vocational Technical High School in Charlton. and his former wife, Janice M. (LeClair) enjoyed his family, many friends and riding Whitney, 33, of Key West, formerly of After high school, he was part of an effort to Pepper of Princeton; five daughters, Linda A. his Harley. Charlton, passed away Oct. 29 in Fort Pierce, build a pediatric wing onto an existing hospi- Stokes and her husband, Thomas of A funeral service with military honors was Fla. tal in Haiti, where he traveled with his church Hubbardston, Helen J. Turcotte and her hus- held Thursday, Oct. 30 in the chapel at the Robby leaves his mother, Sandra Klein of at the age of 18. band, David, of Princeton, Rita A. Laingor, Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Port Saint Lucie; a sister, Lori Whitney,wife of After moving to Florida, he studied massage Darlene B. Moreau and her husband, Ronald, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon. A memorial Ian Kondratowicz, and nephews Julian and therapy until becoming ill. all of Worcester, and Anne J. Jackson and her reception followed at the Harold N. Keith Jameson, all of Danielson, Conn.; his grand- He enjoyed cooking, singing and dancing. fiancé, Todd Smith, of Winter Park, Fla.; a American Legion Post 204, 159 Hartwell St., mother, Jane Whitney of Grafton; uncles, Robby will be forever remembered for his son, James W. Laingor and his fiancée, Robyn West Boylston. Stanley Klein of Omaha, Neb., Donald quick wit, fierce loyalty, and the mischievous Germain, of Charlton; 10 grandchildren; and The family requests donations be made to Whitney and wife Linda of Jefferson, Mass., sparkle in his eye. He lived life to the fullest, four great-grandchildren. UMass Memorial Foundation, Cancer David Whitney and wife Cindy of Merritt enjoying each day as if it were his last. He will A son, Ronald W. Mongeon, died in 2007. Research, 365 Plantation St., Suite 100, Island, Fla. and Francis Whitney of Webster; be sadly missed by his friends and family. He was born in Worcester, son of Walter and Worcester, MA 01605-2395. his aunt, Mary, wife of Robert Ricker, of "Be at peace young man, for life is short, and Helen (Ivory) Mongeon, and lived in Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden, Jefferson, Mass.; and many cousins. He also you have brightened ours." Worcester most of his life. directed the arrangements. leaves close friends, Melissa Caissie of Burial will be at a later date. A memorial Ronald was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Thompson, Conn. and Joanne Scott of service was held Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Florida. Thompson Congregational Church, 347 He was predeceased by his grandmother, Thompson Road, Thompson, Conn. Blanche (Davis) Klein Barca; grandfathers In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adelgita “Gita” Giovanello, 94 Arnold Klein, Peter Barca and Francis Treasure Coast Hospice, 5090 Dunn Road, Fort Southbridge — Adelgita Madore, Julia DiMazio and Vilda Santilli. Whitney and his father, Robert J. Whitney. Pierce, FL 34981, or to a charity of one's “Gita” (Tiberii) Giovanello, She was born in Charlton, the daughter of Robby attended Bay Path Regional choice. 94, formerly of Therese Joseph and Maria (Gentile) Tiberii. Avenue, died Monday, Oct. 27 Gita worked at the American Optical Co. in in the Radius Healthcare Southbridge for many years and later worked Center, Southbridge, after an in the Southbridge High School cafeteria for illness. many years, before retiring several years ago. Send all obituary Her husband, Amande S. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church and Giovanello, died in 1978. She its St. Rita’s Society.In her youth she was very notices to the leaves a son, Ronald M. Giovanello of athletic and participated in several sports. She Southbridge; a brother, Philbert Tiberii of enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles and play- Charlton Villager, Southbridge; a sister, Philomena Dendor of ing bingo. She was an avid sports fan enjoying Ware; a daughter-in-law, Johanna (Soldani) all of the New England pro sports teams and 25 Elm St., Giovanello of Southbridge; four grandchil- also an avid follower of the Southbridge High dren, Nicholas Giovanello and his, wife, Kate, basketball, football, and baseball teams. Angela Giovanello, Enrico Giovanello and his Her funeral was held Monday, Nov. 3 from Southbridge, MA 01550, wife, Noelle, and Samantha Bechta and her the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 husband, Adam; four great grandchildren, Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be in or by e-mail to Tylor Bechta, Jake Bechta, Ross Bechta and St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southbridge. Amber Garneau; and many nieces and In lieu of flowers donations may be made in wbird@ nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Bruce A. Giovanello’s memory to the UMass Bruce A. Giovanello in 2003 and Armand Memorial Foundation/Pancreatic Cancer villagernewspapers.com. Giovanello in 1941. She was also predeceased Research Fund, 333 South St., Shrewsbury,MA by three brothers, Leo Tiberii, James Tiberii, 01545. and Alfred Tiberii and three sisters, Evelyn Visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com.

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LIBRARY TREATS Shawn Kelley photos

CHARLTON — Liam Groh, 4, of Charlton, peeks out from behind the puppet theatre with his Scooby Doo out- Quack! Quack! said Isabella Kalmin, 1, of Dudley. fit on.

A group of happy Trick or Treaters get together for a photo before heading to the town hall.

Firefighter Joseph Montville, makes his way across the crosswalk to the town hall for some treats.

Twin cowboys, Dillon and Brady Froias, 3, of Charlton trot their way across to the town hall.

Ethan Kalmin, 3, of Dudley, put on his dragon face. Jamie Tully, 15 months, of Charlton posed as Dumbo with camera in hand. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, November 7, 2008 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9 CALENDAR

FRIDAY, NOV. 7 CHARLTON — The Men’s Club is hosting a Children’s Hospital. To make an appointment grouP- The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support scrumptious turkey dinner at Charlton City please call Sarah White @ (508)943-8517.Each Group meets on the first Tuesday of every WEBSTER — Looking for a girl’s night out? United Methodist Church (74 Stafford St.) on donation can help up to four young patients. month from 7- 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room I at Come to a Four Seasons” auction to benefit the Saturday, Nov. 8, from 5:30-7pm. Come and Walk-ins are welcome. Harrington Memorial Hospital. All caregivers Relay for Life at the American Legion Hall on enjoy food and fellowship with friends and of persons dealing with memory loss and fami- Houghton Street. neighbors. FRIDAY, NOV. 21 ly members are invited. The event is sponsored by “Family Flock.” Turkey, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and SOUTHBRIDGE — Come one, come all to the For information, contact Roger Lamontagne, Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. Auction your choice of beverage, along with a delec- LICSW BCD at 508-764-2423. starts at 7 p.m. annual HMH Holiday Gift Shop and Bake Sale table dessert, will be served. As always there to be held in the Harrington Memorial Hospital Per auction paddle cost is $1. Items will be will be continuous serving and take-out. Adults CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's auctioned off for 25 cents to $1.50. lobby. $9, children 6–12 $6, Almost everything in the gift shop will be on Celebrate Recovery celebrated God's healing Snacks, desserts, coffee & apple cider will be children 5 and under free. Family maximum: power in our lives through eight recovery prin- served. Downstairs bar will be open. Chance to sale. Most Gift Shop items will be offered at a $35. twenty per cent discount. Free holiday gift- ciples and the Christ-centered 12 Steps. win free Door Prizes. Tickets may be purchased at the door This experience allows us to be changed. We For more information, call Tammy 860-923- wrapping will be offered throughout the day. although reservations are The sale will begin at 9 a.m. and will be open to open the door by sharing our experiences, 3437 or Donna 860-923-3532. appreciated. Call the church office at (508) strengths, and hopes with one another. In addi- There will be a cash & carry craft table. the public until 7 p.m. As many from the com- 248-7379 for information and reservations. munity already know, this little gift shop is tion, we become willing to accept God's grace SATURDAY, NOV. 8 The building is handicap accessible. known to carry a wide variety of unique and in solving our life problems. By working the creative gifts. steps and applying their Biblical principles, we SOUTHBRIDGE — Make it a night out on the Some items to be featured are WEB KINZ, a begin to grow spiritually. We become free from town. CHARLTON — The Charlton Lions Club favorite among young people. In fact, WEB our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional Southbridge Lions Big Band is scheduled to will hold a Coat and Food Drive on the Town KINZ will be offered on this day only at the behaviors. This freedom creates a stronger per- appear at the newly renovated Cannery Hall at Common from 9 a.m. to noon. price of buy three, get one free. Another popu- sonal relationship with God and others. As we 12 Crane Street from 6-8 p.m. Join your friends Canned goods, especially beans, soups and lar gift item to be offered on sale will be Dem progress through the principles we discover on the dance floor or sit back, relax and enjoy peanut butter and winter coats, cleaned and in Daco angels. The HMH Gift Shop is proud to our personal, loving and forgiving Higher this amazing ensemble of talented musicians. good condition are greatly appreciated. Call boast a very large inventory of Dem Daco Power — Jesus Christ. Tickets are available at Southbridge Credit 508-248-4411 for information. angels. Also on sale will be fresh floral center- Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, Union, Southbridge Savings Bank, The Dark pieces and wreaths, holiday dishware, orna- from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Church, Horse Tavern and Tri-Community YMCA or by SATURDAY, NOV. 15 ments, purses, jewelry, and clothing for all the 50 Hammond Hill Road. calling (508) 765-5491; $25 in advance/$30 at the family. For more information, call Elaine at 508-248- door. Tables seating six are available by reser- DUDLEY — A blood drive to benefit Boston 7597 or visit charltonbaptist.org Children’s Hospital in honor of Laura Baum Home-baked goods have proven to be a local vation at a cost of $125 ($25 savings!). Hors lobby sale favorite through the years. Plan to d’oeuvres included; cash bar. has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The SKI PROGRAM First Congregational Church of Dudley, 132 arrive early to choose from a mouthwatering All tickets are sold on a first come/first selection of home baked pies, cakes, cookies, Parents, students and teachers. Here is an served basis. Center Road. All successful donors receive a gift from assorted canned goods, brownies, jams, and an opportunity to ski or snowboard affordably. endless variety of succulent goodies, just in You can ski six Saturday nights at Wachusett time for the holidays. Refreshments will be Mountain for $105 beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 served throughout the day to help create a hol- and ending Saturday, Feb. 14. You could also iday spirit. possible ski for free if you have Fallon Community Health Plan as your health care BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOV. 29 provider. CHARLTON — Shepherd Hill Regional High This ski or snowboard program is open to School’s Class of 1978 holds its class reunion students, parents and teachers. from 7:30-midnight at Heritage Country Club. For more information, call Dick Lisi at 508- The cost is $45 per person. 410-1332 or e-mail to richard.s.lisi @banko- Self-Employment in RSVP by Nov. 12. famerica.com. MONDAY, DEC. 1 TRIPS : Bernadette Circle No. 709 The CHARLTON — The Charlton Middle School Daughters of Isabella proudly presents 2008 Ski Club will be holding its annual Ski & Fantastic Tour - (open to the public): a Tough Economy Snowboard Swap from 5-7:30 p.m. Bring in your used equipment to sell or purchase new NOV. 28,29,30: Penndutch Amish Christmas or used from our swap. — TBA n the current demanding economy, job At the outset, the experts concur, it’s well to For information, call Al or Wendy at 508-248- 4697. DEC. 14: Hukelau, Yankee Candle & Bright creation is down and, in some industries devote up to a year laying groundwork Proceeds to benefit the Charlton Middle Nights — TBA and places, layoffs are up. Obtaining gain- through the development of contacts, and School Ski Club. ******* Iful employment can prove difficult in a preparation of a business plan that spells out important notes Concerning all Tour contracting marketplace. Some workers how the business will produce revenue, han- SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Programs decide to give themselves a job. dle sales and all other operations, and quanti- ******** CHARLTON — The Charlton Public Library Please note that final payment is due 30 days Working in an organization and working for fy expenses. The make-ready presents Jim Gill's Family Room Tour. yourself have fundamental period should also be spent in prior to tour departure date. Your deposit on Family Concert begins at 10:30 a.m. these tours confirms your reservation. Tour differences. A boss and a assuring enough savings are Parent/Educator Workshop to follow, from components are subject to change, based on 12:30-2:30 p.m. specific set of responsibili- FINANCE in hand. At least in the begin- availability. Changes will be noted. Call 508-248-0452, ext. 12, to register ties and tasks are sidelined ning, there can be more rain The Daughters of Isabella is a nonprofit, in self-employment, where SENSE than sun. 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still needed t’s a noble intention carried out not so n a better economy, perhaps the nobly. Police offi- fate of a planned new highway Icers in Peabody have department would have been dif- put it in their contract to ferent. get paid time and a quar- I ter if they work on Sept. As it stands, however, with many 11. Now, of course, fire- households fearing a lengthy econom- fighters in that town ic swoon, there is no small amount of want the same deal. reluctance to approve spending a lot of The officers framed it BIRD’S as wanting to make sure money — even if the purpose is a that no one ever forgets NEST sound and deserving one. the events that unfolded In Charlton’s case, the purpose at that tragic day seven WALTER BIRD last week’s special town meeting was years ago. The idea, they to approve $3.5 million for a new high- insist, is not to insult those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, but way department. A two-thirds majori- to raise awareness, and perhaps get other ty was required, and with 130 voters departments across the country to follow acting on the question (out of the 149 suit. who showed up), that meant 87 people TO THE EDITOR Gee, how long do you think it will take for another police union to pick up on needed to vote in the affirmative. that? As it turns out, nine fewer — 78 — Field hockey team did themselves proud You know what would have been a really noble idea? To put it in their contract that voted in favor of the appropriation, I must admit to knowing nothing about the As an old alumnus, Class of 1961, may I say they would work for free on Sept. 11. Now while 52 voted in opposition. game of field hockey.What I do know is when you've done your school and yourselves a team has a good season. proud. that would have sent the right message. Voters, however, did approve $96,342 As it is, the only message Peabody cops The Tantasqua girls field hockey team had STAN PARZYCH for a new animal shelter. sent with this money ploy is that they are, a terrific season and are to be congratulated. CHARLTON Three-plus million is a heck of a lot well, all about the money. If it seems like more dog biscuits than $96,000, and the they’re taking advantage of a national tragedy, well, that’s because they are — financial picture of the state and intentional or not. nation is bleak, but voters in this Urgency lacking in non-swing state Peabody police seem woefully out of instance may have erred to far on the touch with public perception, which is side of caution. iving in a swing probably not vital to ensure a win, and if that many police unions reach for the The current Highway Department is state during the you’re a Republican, then it’s almost a lost money whenever they can. That’s why a final months of the cause to get out there and cast your vote. Sure, lot of cops aren’t too pleased with Gov. in “deplorable” condition, as Lpresidential cam- who wins the popular vote is interesting triv- Deval Patrick’s recent civilian flag patrol Superintendent Gerry Foskett called paign has been a unique ia — even fodder for a Supreme Court case, as program. They say it’s about safety,but it’s it. There is no question that a new experience. Having tem- in 2000 — but there’s something so much really about the money. facility is needed. Inhabitable? That porarily relocated to New more pressing about voting for president in Same here. Hampshire to pursue my New Hampshire. There’s a greater sense of If the sole purpose were to make sure no might be debatable, but the fact that graduate degree in writing, urgency that permeates the state and its resi- one ever forgets about Sept. 11 — and that such a debate might even be necessary I’ve not only had the experi- dents. is, indeed, a worthy ambition – why not do should answer any questions as to the ence of living in a swing KRISTAL It’s an exciting environment to be in, living something no one would ever expect? Like, state during both parties’ in New Hampshire — to have pamphlets from need for a new facility. say,volunteer to work for free. Imagine the conventions but also during KLEAR both parties’ candidates slipped under the good publicity that would have generated. To wait until a better economy might the busiest campaigning door of your dorm, to get constant phone calls It wouldn’t have gone over well with other keep wallets a bit fatter now, but what time in New Hampshire, KRIS REARDON from campaigners, to hear about friends’ police unions, of course, but it certainly of the safety conditions at the highway aside from the primaries. encounters with both candidates, their spous- would have courted the favor of Mr. and And all this at a time es, and vice presidential nominees on an department? When does it become a Mrs. John Q. Public. when the phrase “As New Hampshire goes, so almost regular basis, to have so much first- Instead, Peabody cops are wondering good time to build a new facility? goes the nation” proved to be untrue, at least hand information passed along from candi- why all these negative blogs and e-mails Voters are right to be concerned. We for the Democrats. It was, after all, Hillary dates as they travel multiple times to your are coming their way. They don’t get it. Clinton who took the New Hampshire pri- state to speak, unfiltered by that “liberal elite At a time when the economy is tanking all are in this current economic cli- mary but not her party’s nomination. media” that Tina Fey likes to mock Sarah and many private sector businesses are mate. They are also keeping an eye on New Hampshire is an unsure place; its pal- Palin for talking about. And despite the fact freezing wages and, worse, laying off try four electoral votes went to Republican that I happen to think that media is quite nec- other projects coming down the pike, employees, the Peabody Police such as a new fire department, recre- candidate George W. Bush in 2000 but to essary to get information out to people who Democratic candidate John Kerry in 2004. It’s don’t happen to live in swing states like New Department has found a unique way to get ational athletic complex and school a battleground state despite its few electoral Hampshire, and that I guess I am a part of even more money into the hands of their administration office. votes because elections like the last two that media (however small a part), there is officers — exploit a national tragedy. proved that even four electoral votes can something about getting all that firsthand Now, again, maybe it’s not intentional. If, however, the town cherry picks its But if anyone in that police union has an capital projects, other deserving proj- make a difference. Bush may not have won information and being made to feel like your the popular vote in 2000, but he got the presi- vote truly, truly counts. ounce of common sense, he or she will ects get left in the dust. Instead, tax- dency based on electoral tallies. “Liberal elite” is a judgment of the media convince those men in blue to rethink payers and officials need to work even A recent analysis noted that if Democratic from one side of the equation, but whether their strategy. more closely to come up with creative candidate Sen. Barack Obama lost Ohio but the media is seen as something liberal and There is the belief among some that the took Iowa and a few other swing states, then elite or not, it’s not its fault that people who country should declare Sept. 11 a national and viable ways to fund these projects. New Hampshire’s four electoral votes really have voted in every presidential election holiday. At least that would be fair. For starters, more than 149 regis- could make a difference in determining who they’ve been eligible to vote in, and who will Everyone, and not just the ones sporting a tered voters need to turn out to a meet- makes it to the Oval Office come continue to do so whether they think their badge in Peabody, would get the day off. ing where such a huge decision is Inauguration Day, that infamous “day one” vote will sway their state’s allocation of elec- It says here a national holiday isn’t the both parties have been talking about for so toral votes or not, feel really unimportant way to go. being made. long. when they head to the polls. I cast my ballot in We have Independence Day off, yet, who It’s enough to make me wish that I was a Massachusetts this election day, and but I did among us, really, spends that day ponder- New Hampshire resident, not just living in a so wishing that I was voting in New ing the deeper meaning of the holiday? HOW TO SUBMIT dorm at the University of New Hampshire. Hampshire, at least when I checked off who I Most of us spend it either gnarled in a traf- LETTERS There were a number of important issues on selected for president. It’s not the media’s fic jam or firing up the grill and downing a the Massachusetts ballot that I researched fault I feel this way — but maybe it is the can- beer. Send letters to the editor to Walter Bird at the and was excited to be voting on when I came didates’ faults for being only too human and Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA How many folks, given Sept. 11 off, 01550, or by e-mail to home Nov. 4, issues that are vitally important focusing more in these past months and would spend the day in somber remem- [email protected]. Allow at least 48 to my home state and demand the attention weeks on swing states, not the old faithful brance of the day that changed our nation hours for a confirmation and votes of its residents. But as for the other Democratic or Republican states. Or maybe forever? Instead, what we would have are response. Please supply part of the ballot? Sometimes I feel like my it’s the fault of the Electoral College and the car dealerships with yet another holiday home address and phone vote for president in Massachusetts doesn’t way it functions. number. Don’t send let- to promote some lame-brained sale. Stores ters via fax. There is no really matter all that much. Either way, I dutifully cast my vote on would run 9/11 Sales — One Time Only! word count for letters, I know that it does matter, and that I should Tuesday — but without the same urgency and Some families who lost loved ones on the discerning reader vote, and I do, but living in a state which is anticipation as if I were casting it where I will understand that Sept. 11 believe much of the country has almost guaranteed to be counted in favor of attend graduate school. forgotten about that fateful day. They’re brevity is the key to good the Democratic candidate isn’t much incen- communication. Longer right. In short order, our attention turned tive to get out there on Election Day. And Kristina Reardon contributes a column to submissions will be pub- back to our own day-to-day existence, with lished as space allows. that’s true whichever way you consider it: if Stonebridge Press and Villager Newspapers. “Your Turn” guest columns can be used for you’re a Democrat, your vote is needed but some time reserved for hating the presi- longer pieces, and should be between 700-800 dent and blaming our own country for the words. attacks. The editor, at his or her discretion, reserves the right to edit all submissions. There is a huge need to remind folks – especially our younger adults and chil- SOUND OFF! dren — about what happened and what it meant. But a paid holiday doesn’t cut it. Sound Off is an anonymous forum allowing for All it does it give the cynical among us one opinions, ideas, suggestions — basically whatev- more reason to be cynical. It makes some of us wonder if anything is sacred, any- er’s on your mind. E-mail wbird@stonebridge- more. press.com. A verifiable return e-mail address The world is full of good intentions and 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 must be included for verfication. Or call 508-764- maybe the Peabody Police Department is, Telephone (800) 367-9898 4325, ext. 5, to leave a Sound Off message. A too. But good intentions accomplish noth- Fax (508) 764-8015 return phone number, for confirmation purpos- ing. Good actions do. Fattening one’s wal- www.charltonvillager.com es only, is required. let while trying to couch it in patriotism All Sound Offs will be checked for accuracy, doesn’t qualify as a good action. WALTER BIRD FRANK G. although it is understood that, often, it is the Sacrificing a day’s pay? Now that’s a start. CHILINSKI JR. writer’s opinion. EDITOR/EDITOR Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at 508- PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Get ready to Sound Off ! 909-4107, or via e-mail at wbird@stone- AT LARGE bridgepress.com. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, November 7, 2008 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Five-year plan given to state library board LIBRARY which sought to completely munity response goals and continued from page 1 eliminate the 5.3-percent objectives … will be impossi- state income tax by 2010. ble to meet. We urge the town 2008, according to the report. Given that the Charlton to seriously consider the “Our circulation is still library received $16,802 in implications of under-fund- increasing,” Hansen said. state funding last year, ing library services and the In fiscal 2007, 50 programs according to Hansen, “We’re negative impact it has on the were held at the building, in huge trouble if that pass- community.” but that number skyrocketed es.” to 278 in fiscal 2008. Program Hansen believes the Ryan Grannan-Doll can be attendance at the gatherings library will eventually reached by phone at (508) 909- went from 1,306 to 7,867. achieve all of its goals. The 4050, or by e-mail at The library faced an obsta- report reads differently: [email protected] cle at Tuesday’s election, in “Without an appropriate m. the form of Question 1, operating income, the com- Selectman: ‘I would think it is doable’

MEETING tion be subject to approval of ure, 106-6. Plans call for the continued from page 1 Proposition 2 1/2 override new building to be at the site vote. of the current one on Old project’s Nov. 4 ballot ques- “Do we need to improve it Town Road. Speaking before tion was approved, “there is to this degree? What we have the approval, Charlton Police Ryan Grannan-Doll photos still nothing we can do at this here is really overkill,” Chief James A. Pervier said The Charlton Public Library has created its five-year plan to improve its operations. They are hoping for more point,” according to Swensen. Fennessey said. construction would begin in funding. “I would characterize [the That amount was actually the next few weeks. Much of project] as being in limbo,” he $400,000 and is a bad compari- the labor and costs are being said. “I would still think it is son to the current proposal, covered by donations. doable.” according to Selectmen Vice Assistant Animal Control Plans called for the facility Chairman Peter J. Boria. Officer Lisa Westwell spoke to be constructed near the Despite the opposition, H. in favor of the project citing Transgression had Flint Road landfill that is Foot Road resident Curtis the current dog pound’s inad- being capped. A 20-year-bond, Meskus, who also serves as equate conditions. with a 5.25-percent interest the building commissioner, “The current Charlton dog rate, would pay for the proj- spoke vigorously in favor of pound does not meet even ect, according to Town the $3.5-million proposal, cit- basic requirements,” she already been addressed Treasurer Keith Arsenault. ing the need to accommodate said. An additional $73, approxi- the growing town. Assistant Animal Control Water/Sewer Commission another, without posting mately, would be tacked onto “The town of Charlton is Officer Brent Sellew, who is VIOLATION was cited for violating the what the DA considered was residents’ property tax bills going to be around for anoth- spearheading the project, continued from page 1 Open Meeting Law when for- a second and separate meet- annually, he said. Town er 200 years. We’re going to noted animal control has han- mer commissioners Cheryl ing when they changed Administrator Robin L. Sept. 22, no further action will continue to grow,” he said. dled 900 calls for service since McKissick and James rooms. The first meeting, Craver, however, has put that be taken against the group, “We cannot afford to keep the beginning of this year. McIntire traded e-mails. according to the legal office, figure at $60. according to Smith. putting this off. This project Pervier said the building Those missives constituted a was not posted within the 48- Armed with the specifics, “It’s just one of these things has been thought out. I think would be “one you can be quorum of a meeting, accord- hour notice period required residents traded their oppos- that slipped by,” we should take this and vote it proud of.” ing to the DA’s office, and vio- by law. ing views before the vote. Commissioner Paul E. forward … so that we can lated the law. Earlier last month, select- “The need has not been AMERICAN LEGION Gagner said. “It’s human have a new building.” The commission broke the men were cited for conduct- questioned,” said Highway error.” Calling it a “Taj Mahal” Voters also approved spend- law again a little more than a ing Town Administrator Superintendent Gerry Water/Sewer Department Partridge Hill Road resident ing $3,000 to lease the month later when the group Robin L. Craver’s evaluation Foskett, calling conditions at Administrator Steven Dan Prouty said the project Charlton Community Center, was cited for discussing, in in private and out of the pub- the current North Main Wandland is responsible for could be completed for at least informally known as the executive session, McKissick lic’s view. Street facility “deplorable.” posting the meetings, accord- $1 million less. Charlton Grange, to let and McIntire’s forcible entry Town officials brushed up H. Putnam Road Extension ing to Commissioner Joseph John Prouty, who also American Legion Post 391 to into the wastewater treat- on the Open Meeting Law resident Norman Dugas ques- Haebler. serves as the Heritage School continue to meet there. The ment plant. The two were during a seminar put on by tioned the amount of money “It was just an honest mis- principal, questioned the request comes after United searching for a customer’s the District Attorney in proposed, as the town contin- take,” Haebler said. “We’ll need for the 2,400-square-foot Way cut the Grange’s finan- billing records. September. All the selectmen ues plans to build a new fire make sure everything is post- office space in the plans. cial assistance causing con- Another group that attended; however, no department, recreational ath- ed properly [in the future].” “I, as a taxpayer, am con- cern that building’s owner reports to the Water/Sewer Water/Sewer letic complex and a school Wandland could not be cerned with the net cost that would not be able to cover Commission, the Ad-Hoc Commissioners did. administration office. reached for comment last is being projected here. There future heating costs. Water Search Subcommittee, A new version of the law is “No question about it [the week. are still some questions … as violated the Open Meeting in the works, according to need],” he said. “How are we Haebler said the commis- to the overall design versus MEMORIAL MONEY Law in March 2008 when it Smith, who ran one of the going to finance this project sion felt “embarrassed” by need,” he said. “Twenty-four conducted four meetings sessions. She estimated it [and] not tax ourselves to Another $12,000 will be the latest violation. hundred square feet for a that were never posted, would be complete within death, with the upcoming doled out to pay for adding the Commissioner Sandra Dam highway department which is according to reports. the next 5 to 10 years, but needs that we have?” names of Charlton veterans could not be reached for com- largely active outside of the The commission has not said it would be “much soon- Dugas did not offer who have served in Iraq or ment last week. building … are we making the been alone in its transgres- er than that.” specifics on the “upcoming Afghanistan to an existing The latest violation comes best conservative choice? Do sions. Smith said she does not needs.” war memorial that sits out- in the wake of two previous we need everything that has Selectmen were cited twice know what, if any, punish- Former Selectman Francis side the library. Voters ones for the Water/Sewer been laid out?” in one month this year, first ments for violations would Fennessey criticized the pro- approved the money by more Commission and two against in September and then in be placed in the new law. posal while noting the town ANIMAL SHELTER than a two-thirds vote. the Board of Selectmen. October. In September, they approved a separate $250,000 “We’ve certainly become The town will, however, were cited for violating the Ryan Grannan-Doll can be proposal years ago. He also Ryan Grannan-Doll can be more cautious” Gagner said. shell out $96,342 in materials Open Meeting Law when reached by phone at (508) 909- made a motion to have the reached by phone at (508) 909- for the planned animal shel- 4050, or by e-mail at VIOLATIONS they moved a Thursday, July 4050, or by e-mail at current proposed appropria- ter. Voters approved the meas- [email protected] In September 2007, the 17 meeting from one room to [email protected] Some students have lofty film ambitions

FILMS Affleck created the project, multimedia production com- ple. The best outcome … is interest they had. It was event’s turnout. continued from page 1 along with another producer. pany and is applying to col- seeing smiles. This is my mainly their idea,” he said. “I think it went great. Aucoin said he caught the lege. niche.” Germain might get the Everyone worked tremen- they want to take part in film bug when he watched Seeing people flock to see The chance to learn and chance to see some smiles dously hard,” he said. “Project Greenlight,” a con- “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” their finished films moti- enjoy the films came with a again, since he plans to hold test that awards aspiring with his father when he was vates the student filmmak- little push from Shepherd another film festival this Ryan Grannan-Doll can be filmmakers a $1 million 5. ers. Hill Guidance Counselor spring, possibly with a dif- reached by phone at (508) 909- budget and a guarantee to Germain said his former “The thrill is seeing peo- Jim LaLiberte. He started ferent theme, he said. Next 4050, or by e-mail at distribute the film to the- teacher, Sean Cusick, drew ple’s reactions. [It] gives joy helping the trio organize the time he hopes to involve [email protected] aters. Featured on HBO, him into the field. Germain to so many people,” Germain event a month ago. films of different genres. For m. actors Matt Damon and Ben said he already owns his own said. “My goal is to help peo- “I saw this as a spark and now, he is happy with the TIRED OF FINDING THE PERFECT JOB ...IN CHICAGO?

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SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9400 biggest problems!” 139 MAIN ST., STURBRIDGE • 508.347.1440 Full Service Salon Mon.-Fri. 8:30am - 7:00pm • Sat. 8:30am - 6:00pm Mon- Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm • Thur till 6:00pm SUNDAYS OPEN FOR CATERING ONLY Sat 8:30am - 12:00pm • Closed Sundays (place your orders ahead of time) 14 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, November 7, 2008 www.charltonvillager.com The spider and the web of woe AROUND THE REGION oday we share the My mind returned yet again to "Annie Hall." That's Parable of the not "a spider as big as a Buick," I thought. It's as big Humongoid Spider, as a Cadillac, or maybe a Sherman tank, one of Tfrom the book of Mark, I which I wouldn't mind having in my arsenal right believe. about now. Scouts work to fill local pantries There cometh a man into the "Get him, get him!" said my tactical advisor, and comfort of his own dwelling, while my original fear was that he might suddenly BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY whence ... on second thought, scoot under the door and thereby live to fright anoth- NEWS STAFF WRITER let's use the Modern Revised er day, I suddenly realized he was way too big to Edition: There I was in the scoot under this or any other door. But not too small With the colder months and the holiday sea- kitchen, sneaking a gulp of to kick it down if he felt like it. son upon us, local food pantries are seeing an AS YOU Polar Back Cherry soda (their The "whole roll" of paper towels now seemed like increase in demand for assistance from the best "premium classic"), when I a vast underestimation, and the four sheets in my community. LIKE IT heard from the cellar a screech hand weren't even enough to wipe the sweat from my The Cub Scouts of Pack 161 in Sturbridge and a holler. brow. But luckily this was the cellar; I had an arse- have taken up the challenge and are leading a "Mark, come here!" said the nal of chain saws, routers, belt sanders, and cordless food drive to benefit the Southbridge Food MARK ASHTON voice. drills from which to choose. Share, which helps to feed hungry families in "Why, what's going on?" I But let's make this a fair fight, I thought for a inquired, knowing full well that moment. Hand tools ought to suffice in this mano-a- Southbridge, Sturbridge, Charlton, Dudley, some sort of predicament involving a burst pipe, a arachno duel to the death. But wait. He has eight Holland, Wales, Warren, Spencer and the cat mess, or a prehistoric monster must be in the off- appendages to my pathetic four. So I grabbed the Brookfields. ing. It turned out to be the latter. fairest weapon I could find — an axe. I guessed it “[Food Share] served more people in the past "There's a spider — a big spider!" came the reply, weighed about five pounds, which I figured ought to nine months than they have in any other calen- and my mind shot immediately to that scene from be enough to dispatch this Chihuahua-sized invader. dar year,” explained Pack 161 Cub Master "Annie Hall," in which Diane Keaton complains I held the axe up against the door, with its head Jeffery Burdick. about "a spider the size of a Buick" in the bathtub dangling over Ahnold Arachnid like the Sword of Second time around and Woody Allen subsequently does battle with it, I Damocles. Checking to make sure my opponent had- Burdick said that this is the second year 161 think with a tennis racquet. n't retreated — by suddenly running up my leg, at is participating in the Scouting For Food pro- "No, it's huge," came the plea from halfway up the which point I probably would have hacked off my cellar stairs. "You have to get rid of it!" I reached for leg before realizing my tactical error — I raised the gram, which began nationally in 1988. a Choose-a-Size sheet of paper towel from the axe to a height sufficient to crush even the afore- “It was really a wonderful thing and the kids kitchen dispenser when the follow-up advice mentioned Chihuahua. enjoyed it so much we decided to make this an arrived: "You're going to need a whole roll this time!" Then I let it drop, and ... well, I guess you can annual affair,” he said of last year’s project that "What a wimp," I thought (but dared not voice it imagine the rest. But wait ... he's stunned, but still also benefited the Food Share. aloud -— mainly because it takes one to know one). I moving. "Don't make him suffer," came the cry from “Last year we filled about seven pickup Christopher Tanguay photo settled on four sheets from the mega roll, and she my co-conspirator at the top of the stairs. I laid the trucks,” he added. This year’s goal is more. Lorenzo Jimenez, 12, a volunteer from Trinity met me on the cellar stairs, directing me to the axe head back onto the wounded foe and stepped on Burdick said that on Saturday, Nov. 15, Cub Catholic Academy, packs bundles of groceries at St. alleged monster. "He was climbing the stairs," she it. This time the pressure was more than enough to Scouts and their parents would be traveling said, "but now he's over there." Over there turned vaporize my opponent. Mary’s in Southbridge Wednesday. out to be at the base of the door that leads to the I used the paper towels to clean up the cement through the different neighborhoods of room with the oil tank, furnace and hot water floor and the axe head and immediately felt bad for Sturbridge, attaching bags and informational “They do give out a lot of food,” said a grate- heater. what had just happened. He was my foe, I was sure of pamphlets explaining the project and asking ful Peck, who has been utilizing the program "Where?" I inquired. "You mean behind that big it, but I felt sorry for having crushed into oblivion for donations to doorsteps. One week later, on for the last eight years. block of ... yikes?!" That big block of whatever such a noble creation. He was, after all, an exempla- Saturday, Nov. 22, the Scouts will collect the Byrne said that anyone wishing to give a turned out to be the awesome arachnid in question. ry specimen of his species. bags of donated items between the hours of 12 monetary donation, checks can be made I've never really thought of myself as arachna- and 4 p.m. phobic. In season, I've "rescued" and relocated many payable to Food Share, at 79 Elm Street in Because of the popularity of the campaign Southbridge. a creepy-crawly denizen of the deepest regions of last year, and the growing demand for food LEAVES our domicile. But this time I had felt truly threat- Just down the road from the Food Share, St. ened. This time it was too cold to set him outdoors assistance from the community, Burdick said Mary’s food pantry is feeding record numbers REMOVED (for a cold, lingering death). This time I had thought that the pack has added an additional drop off of people as well. Complete Fall Clean-Up of it simply as a case of "him or us." location for people who do not live in According to Walter Payant, coordinator of "He was climbing the stairs," I had been told. He Sturbridge but would like to contribute, or for or “You Rake, We Take” St. Mary’s food pantry, the last few months was invading our territory.He would have advanced anyone who will not be available to leave a alone have produced an approximately 10 per- into the kitchen, robbed the cats of all the food in donation on their doorstep. cent increase in requests for food assistance. 508-341-1337 their bowls, and proceeded to suck the lifeblood out Burdick stressed that for the safety of the of the couple snuggled under blankets on the reclin- “We’re always welcoming donations,” SNOWPLOWING Cub Scouts, they will not be knocking on doors. Payant said. He went on to explain that while er-couch in the living room. People can drop off their contributions with Still, I felt bad. I said a all varieties of canned goods and nonperish- OPEN DAILY 9am-Dusk little prayer for him (How Burdick at the Edward Jones investment office able food items help, monetary donations stupid is that? but isn't 113 Main Street, Sturbridge. enable volunteers to purchase whatever food KUSTIGIAN’S GREENHOUSES that how Native Burdick said anyone with questions about stuffs are needed at any given time from the Americans show respect the program or drop off location is welcome to Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford • (508) 987-2401 Worcester County Food Bank. for creatures they kill for call him at (774) 230-3485. “It gives us an opportunity to buy in bulk, at food and clothing?). Here Sally Byrne, a Food Share volunteer said cost,” Payant said. was a giant among arach- they are looking for a variety of items from nids. Perhaps he had He went to explain that with the colder Large Cemetary food to toothpaste. weather setting in, they are serving approxi- even kept the crickets “Canned goods, especially canned meat … and flies (and mately 50 families each week with upwards of $ 00 Chihuahuas) out of our that’s one that we always need,” Byrne said. $75 worth of food. Baskets 15 cellar. Couldn't we have “And we do hand out, if we get it, toilet paper, The St. Mary’s food pantry, sponsored by the co-existed peaceably? Is paper towels, tooth paste, and soap,” she added. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul can be Smaller Sizes Available this the same fear that When looking at the list of requested items, reached at (508) 765-0245, and donations may be fuels all our wars? which includes pasta, soup, vegetables, cereal, sent to St. Mary’s Parish, care of the food pancake mix, and personal hygiene products, pantry, 263 Hamilton Street, Southbridge. Burdick said, “It’s pretty much the same items Just over the boarder, in Quinebaug, Conn., [as last year], but what I think has been a sur- the Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department and Elements of Massage, Once In A Blue Moon, prise is the tremendous need that there is.” Ladies Auxiliary, along with V.F.W. Post 10088 “We’re overloaded,” Byrne said. She went on and the Ladies Auxiliary, St. Stephen’s Parish, & InneRenewaL Massage & Integrated Therapy to explain that every bundle of groceries given Seventh Day Adventist Church, St. Columba out is intended to last the recipient for seven Anglican Church and Thompson Hill Fire 12C Power Station Road, Charlton, MA 01507, (508) 248-5413 days. Last week, she said, the Food Share Engine Co. Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a served nearly 600 people in one today. Just yes- public Thanksgiving dinner free of charge. terday, Byrne said the pantry gave out 400 bags “We do what we can to put on a good dinner of groceries. for them,” said Joe Garceau, head trustee of Throughout the month of October, the Food the Quinebaug Fire Department. Elements Of Massage & Integrated Therapy Share has also been accepting applications for Garceau said that between 100-120 people are Thanksgiving dinners. served at the dinner each year. CONNECTING THE MIND,BODY &SPIRIT Byrne explained that the pantry has been “It’s pretty popular,” he said. running that program for a number of years. Aristia Ninos L.M.T. • cell: 508-330-4251 • [email protected] The deadline for reservations at the “They go home with a turkey under one arm Quinebaug Thanksgiving dinner is Nov. 22. and groceries under the other arm,” she said of Reservations can be made by calling (860) 923- the crowd that gathers Thanksgiving morning 9227, or (860) 935-5613. 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BY NICK ETHIER with a 9-9-1 record. Alyssa Chamberlain took a Westborough scored their Westborough, Nawrocki is we had a really nice season. I SPORTS STAFF WRITER The all-important first goal hard strike towards forward third goal of the game with proud of her girls. have a great bunch of girls. WESTBOROUGH — The of the game went to Sarah Grasso. But with the five minutes gone in the sec- “I think we played really Overall, I think we gave them Shepherd Hill field hockey Westborough, which ball moving fast on the field ond half, once again after a well against them today,” she a good game.” team headed into district play Shepherd Hill coach Judy turf, it went out of bounds corner. said. “They’re sad, but overall with the 13th seed, and had to Nawrocki thought was a unharmed, and the Rangers Ruthie Bryant scored, and square off Wednesday, Oct. 29 game changer. got the ball back. Fryer got her second assist of with a quality team in fourth- “It was the first goal of the It looked like the game the game. seeded Westborough that only game that was a heartbreak- would be 1-0 heading into The Rangers put the game had one regular season loss. er,” she said. “It was a break- intermission, but away with 13 minutes to play With the game playing away goal. We ended up with Westborough was awarded a when Bryant scored again, played on the Rangers home a one-on-one situation with corner with about five second with Hession picking up an field, the Rams competed on the goalkeeper, and that’s a to go. Molly Hession made assist. field turf for the first time all tough situation. If I could good of the opportunity, as “Westborough had a nice year. The only surface that take one back it would be that she beat Shepherd Hill goal- one-on-one play advantage,” would be comparable to the one.” tender Emily Covill for the Nawrocki said of the skilled turf is a gym floor, but the Karly Murphy was credited score. Maddie Fryer was Rangers team. “They kept Shepherd Hill gym has been with the goal, and Nicole given the assist. stripping my girls of the under construction all fall. Argenis got the assist in the “That was unfortunate,” ball.” Those two combined fac- 12th minute. Nawrocki said of the last sec- With seven and a half min- tors made it a tough day for With one minute to go until ond goal. “It was on a corner, utes to go in Shepherd Hill’s Shepherd Hill, as they lost 4-1. halftime, the Rams had a though, and they did have a season, Chamberlain scored Their season came to a close quality scoring chance when nice corner play on that.” after a nice rush by the Rams. “I really like the way Alyssa plays,” Nawrocki said. “She’s always aggressive on the field. I hope to set up next With Alyssa Chamberlain (15), who scored Shepherd Hill’s lone goal, year’s squad to be more and Leah Terrill (2) looking on, a Shepherd Hill player goes after the aggressive with her taking ball. the lead.” After the final seven min- utes ran off the clock, the coaches spoke briefly to the For the record ... Rams and congratulated them on a nice season. Last week’s Charlton Villager erroneously reported that But the pain of a district the Oct. 22 varsity volleyball contest between Shepherd loss hurts, especially for play- Hill and Tantasqua was the season finale for both teams. In ers graduating in the spring. fact, Shepherd Hill finished its season with an Oct. 28 game “Of course they’re disap- at Whitinsville Christian. pointed that the season’s With its 17-3 record, the Rams earned a No. 3 seed in the over,” Nawrocki said. “Most Central/Western Massachusetts Division 1 tournament, of the [seniors] are looking and a first-round bye, and played a quarterfinal contest vs. forward to playing hockey in Westford Tuesday, Nov. 4 — the first scheduled home game college.” of the season because of work being done on their gymna- Nick Ethier photos And even though Shepherd sium. Hill took the loss against The dejected Rams head to the sidelines after their 4-1 loss to Westborough. We apologize for the error.

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Oxford used The senior captain would the next series, when Bay ing it a 34-6 game before half- Path improved to 5-3 for the described the Oxford offen- a healthy mix of passes and have a part in three more Path sophomore defensive time. year, while Oxford is still win- sive unit as “prolific, dynam- rushes in that opening drive, scores for his team before the back Dave Prince intercepted If Oxford was going to less this season. Following ic, explosive.” On Saturday, relying heavily on running game’s final whistle. a long pass late in the first mount some sort of come- the game, Oxford head coach Nov. 1, after watching the back Kenold Etienne. They Bay Path would score again quarter, giving his team pos- back, it would need some John Haverty acknowledged Pirates’ opening drive, few hit pay dirt on a fourth down just two minutes later, this session again, which set up breaks go its way. One sud- his team’s frustration, but would argue. pass over the middle. Bay time on three offensive plays. another touchdown at 8:51 of denly appeared at 8:58 of the said he “thought we’d get In the end, however, it was Path blocked the extra point It was a 72-yard gallop from the second quarter. third quarter, in the form of a some life” after this game’s the Bay Path squad that attempt, and Oxford would junior running back Nate Frustration began to grow, fumble recovery at midfield. successful first series. He proved prolific, as it put up 40 not score again for the rest of Gaines, who knifed his way as Oxford could do little The jubilation was short-lived took responsibility for his points in an easy win over the the game. through the line of scrim- against its opponent, and a however, as Oxford fumbled team’s woes, saying: It’s all on visitors. Bay Path would not need mage into the open field for fuse finally blew with the the ball away on the very next me.” and praising his players Oxford began the game nearly as much time to score the score. ejection of one of the Pirate play. Seven plays later, Bay for their ability to “keep plug- with a 13-play series that used its first points of the game. Dhembe said afterward linebackers after a pair of Path running back Ty ging away.” up nearly half the opening The home team Minutemen that his “offensive line was unsportsmanlike conduct Spooner had the game’s final Oxford next plays in quarter, and resulted in a 27- scored on their second play key,” but his team’s goal was penalties midway through the scoring play, a six-yard rush- Leicester Friday night. Charlton-Dudley Rams move on to postseason The Charlton-Dudley Rams backs making huge hits on defense. big plays by Seth Malerbi and Sean day, each with three TD runs. side of the ball for the Rams. Senior Mites took a late Halloween Every player saw plenty of action on McGuigan. Then the offense came The Rams’ first round playoff The Charlton-Dudley Rams have treat from Ayer/Shirley. After two the field and displayed the definition alive with touchdowns by Sean game was against a very good four teams moving onto the Central weeks off and some cold night prac- of “team.” In this game, the high- McKeon and Mike Rapoza. On spe- Nashoba Chiefs team, but the Rams Mass. Super Bowls this coming tices, the Senior Mite Rams still lights could far exceed the points left cial teams, Ryan L’Ecuyer, Jackson were up to the task and soundly Sunday, Nov. 9, at Ayer High School. come up hot. From the first play of on the board. There were touch- Worters and Tucker Hetherman defeated the Chiefs, 29-0, at Maynard The Senior Mites will face the the game, these boys mowed the downs, interceptions, forced fum- came up with some great plays. The Field. The Rams were led on offense Westford/Littleton Lions at 9 a.m., field from one end zone to the other. bles, fumble recoveries and huge final score was 26-6, and the Junior by QB Derek Schulman, who threw the Junior Pee Wee will face the With three offensive units moving hits; however, the two biggest high- Pee Wees also advanced to the Super a touchdown pass. Barron Milford Hawks at 11 a.m., the Pee and scoring on every opportunity, lights of this game were the score of Bowl. Dandridge and Matt Vertucci were Wees will face the they took the field and the defense, 38-6 in favor of the Rams over The Pee Wees rolled through the outstanding, running the ball Westford/Littleton Lions at 1 p.m., kick and kick return all playing Ayer/Shirley, and the Senior Mite first round of the playoffs with a 39- against the Chiefs’ defense. The and the Junior Midgets will face the hard the entire game. The game had Rams are going to the Super Bowl. 19 win over the visiting Milford Rams’ defense was tough all after- Clinton Gaels at 3 p.m. (with the a lot of running backs finding the The Junior Pee Wee team played Hawks. The offensive line dominat- noon, holding the Nashoba team winner advancing to the New end zone again and again. For the Nashoba 1 last weekend for the sec- ed the defensive front of the Hawks, scoreless for the second time this England Regional). second game in a row, there was one ond time this season. Offensively the with blocking by Brandt Ambrosia year. Mitchell Haase, Nick Lane, For more information, please visit substitution after another, with line- team started out slow, with the and Katie Polselli. Jake Gelb and Andrew Dupuis and Tyler Barrie www.cdyfc.com. men running the ball to running defense holding strong with some Drew Jean-Guillaume ran wild all were outstanding on the defensive Tyburski takes individual honors at SWCL meet MILLBURY, UXBRIDGE EARN TEAM CROSS COUNTRY CROWNS BY DAVID DORE Oxford (223). Anderstrom, Tantasqua (15:32); 8. Gabe Wolf-Sullivan, STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Neither winning team, however, fielded the fastest individ- Tantasqua (15:36); 9. Tim Schiavone, Bartlett (15:38); and 10. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Millbury boys’ cross country team ual runners. Grafton senior Will Faden finished the 2.7-mile Patrick Daley, Millbury (15:39.7). and the Uxbridge girls’ squad took top honors at the Southern course with a time of 14:12, 47 seconds faster than Millbury’s Other top female finishers were: 3. Chelsey Peso, Uxbridge Worcester County League Cross Country Championship Meet, Tim Mazeika, while Shepherd Hill junior Ally Tyburski (18:33); 4. Samantha Cogliandro, Uxbridge (18:33); 5. Danielle held Thursday at Westville Dam. burned up the course with a time of 17:25, 61 seconds before Cloutier, Tantasqua (18:37); 6. Hope Hopkins, Tantasqua (18:46); The Woolies (45 points) topped second-place Grafton by six second-place finisher Chloe Patterson of Auburn (18:26). 7. Corlyn Voorhees, Millbury (18:47); 8. Kaitlyn Chenevert, points. Tantasqua came in third with 71 points, followed by Other top male finishers were: 3. Charles Davis, Grafton Uxbridge (18:50); 9. Rachael Bassett, Quaboag (18:54); and 10. Shepherd Hill (82), Auburn (143), Bartlett (150), Quaboag (191), (15:08); 4. Bryan Quitadamo, Auburn (15:13); 5. Joe Raymond, Mandy Pote, Tantasqua (19:00). Uxbridge (198), Northbridge (259) and David Prouty (289). Millbury (15:23); 6. Zach Pugliano, Grafton (15:30); 7. Aaron The Lady Spartans (48 points) capped an undefeated season by beating runner-up Tantasqua by a single point. Millbury took third place with 66 points, followed by Shepherd Hill (112), Auburn (131), Quaboag (180), Bartlett (194), Grafton (207) and

Shawn Kelley photos Bartlett runners Lindsey Mason, left, and Kate Price get ready for the girls’ race. The runners get ready to navigate the 2.7-mile course.

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BY NICK ETHIER injury. Words were his shot sailed wide, and the ular season at 13-3-2, and Martin said. “That makes us “We’re playing better soc- SPORTS STAFF WRITER exchanged between the game remained scoreless. they took home some hard- at 9-2-1 [in the division].” cer at the end of the season,” DUDLEY — In the final teams, and an official time Butts, back from injury, ware as well. And the Rams are playing he said. “We’re in great game of the regular season out was taken to calm every- scored the game’s only goal “That clinched a share of their best at the end of the shape for the Division 1 tour- Thursday, Oct. 30 for two one down. with three and a half min- SWCL West Championship year, which excites Martin nament.” teams heading into district But there was still some utes to play until halftime for us with David Prouty,” for the playoffs. play, people expected a hard tension on the field, as yel- when he received a pass from fought game to try and earn low cards were given out to Ryan Rusack and one-timed an additional point or two one Ram player and one it into the top left corner of for seeding purposes. Indian. Once again, a time the net. Schmidt ends high school The game certainly fea- out was taken for the players “That was one of the pret- tured that, but also took a to cool off. tiest high school goals I’ve turn for the worse, as there Once play was set to seen in a long, long time,” were multiple injuries and resume, Bartlett’s Davis Shepherd Hill coach Bill career with impressive 74 flags, which will results in Asare was given a yellow Martin said. “It was a give card for an apparent push to and go. Butts hit a great shot suspensions as well. BY NICK ETHIER whole time,” a Shepherd Hill player that upper corner. Their goalie is SPORTS STAFF WRITER “We have two teams that Schmidt said. respect each other. It was neither coach could confirm. a nice goalie, but I don’t care Shepherd Hill golfer extraordinaire Matt But then some- good, clean, well played, After some language to an who was [in] there. I was Schmidt entered the Division 1 state cham- thing happened that hard fought soccer. A com- official, Asare was given a dumbfounded how strong pionship Monday, Oct. 27 at Brookmeadow Schmidt is not ment was made that was red card and tossed from the the shot was and where it Country Club in Canton knowing that it entirely sure of the inappropriate,” Bartlett game. was placed.” would be his final competitive round of golf cause. In his last five coach Ryan Renauld said “He’s going to miss district Bartlett’s goalie, Tyler in his high school career. holes he went five about the extent of the prob- games,” Renauld said. Mandeville, ended up mak- And he came ready to play. over. It could have lems that occurred on the The game finally resumed, ing nine saves in the loss. “He was actually leading the tourna- been the lack of food field, to the best of his abili- and the Rams came back The second half had some ment,” Shepherd Hill coach Scott Aucoin throughout the day, ty. strong. With 10 minutes to back and forth action, but said. “He was 3-under par after the first nine as Schmidt said he With the first half about 20 play,John Alano hit a perfect the Indians couldn’t get any holes.” only ate two Pop- Matt Schmidt minutes in, Shepherd Hill’s ball from deep range, and it quality scoring chances once Schmidt’s 33 through nine was in fact the Tarts in the morn- Nate Butts suffered an found Tim Karlowicz. But they got into Shepherd Hill’s best score, with three others carding a 34. ing. Or it could have been the nerves hitting zone to tie the game. But But Schmidt continued to display good him as he knew a state championship was then again, they were play- golf, remaining at 3-under after 13 holes. He possibly within his reach. ing a man down because of saw the course well and found But either way, Schmidt shot a 2-over 74, the red card and held their Brookmeadow to be a decent course for his which was good for a tie for 10th place over- own against a strong abilities. all. Division 1 team. “I thought it was pretty easy,” Schmidt “He actually had the fifth best score of the “We played great soccer,” said. “It was pretty straightforward. The day,” Aucoin said, as Stimets won the event Renauld said. “We played a conditions were nice. The greens were real- with a 69, two players shot 71, four had a 72, man down and battled with ly smooth. I put a couple of my irons within and two carded a 73. them. I am thrilled with my a foot for easy birdie tap-ins.” And Schmidt has no regrets in just know- team’s effort.” All of these impressive shots and scores ing how good his score really was. Besides Asare, Bartlett came from an athlete competing on these “Before I even started playing I would may have suffered another links for the first time ever. have been happy with a 74,” he said. loss for districts when Nick “I gave him some information about the Aucoin believes Schmidt’s impressive Kobel went down with an golf course that I gave him online,” Aucoin showing will translate well with his college ankle injury early in the first said. “He’s a pretty smart kid, the way he recruiting. Schmidt has his eyes set on half. He was brought to the navigates through the course.” either the University of Rhode Island or hospital for precautionary Schmidt knew his score heading into the Northeastern University for pharmacy.And reasons, but Renauld isn’t back nine was one of the better ones posted, if he heads to URI, he hopes to play on their sure on the extent of the as his group communicated with the group golf team. Northeastern does not carry a injury at this moment. behind him throughout the day.In the group golf program. Bartlett will head into the playing behind Schmidt’s was Wachusett Either way, Matt Schmidt capped off a postseason with an 8-5-5 Nick Ethier photos Regional’s Ricky Stimets, one of the best brilliant golf career at Shepherd Hill with a record. players in the state over the past few years. solid state finals appearance. Shepherd Hill’s Kevin Pastore is about to get to the ball, with Bartlett’s The Rams finished the reg- Matt Maguire in hot pursuit. “I was beating him by a couple strokes the 18 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, November 7, 2008 www.charltonvillager.com Business starting workshop held at library Let Start Your Car Every Morning Gary Woodbury FREE Remote Starter with every purchase E OF THE R HOM EAL $$NO MONEY DOWN$$ NO SMALL PRINT PAYMENT SOUTHBRIDGE — The Worcester Score LaVergue of Charlton. INCLUDES ALL SALES TAX, PLATES , FEES!!! 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White Lion is an American/Danish try focus on grunge it Gunz, & Scotty Dunbar, 6:30 Southbridge “glam metal” band that formed in New failed to take off and GETING p.m., Mill Street Brews, • Cosby Sweaters, 9:30 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, York City in 1983. White Lion officially dis- Southbridge, $15 Sturbridge Unlike most bands of that genre, they banded in late 1991. After IN • NiteStrike, 9 p.m., The • Beatlejuice, 9 p.m., Point Breeze, recorded a number songs that addressed releasing three albums Pump House, Southbridge, Webster, $20 socio-political issues such as apartheid, with Freak of Nature, TUNE Mass. • Bill McCarthy,8 p.m., The Whistle Stop, the effects of divorce, and environmental- Tramp re-formed White • She's Busy, 8:30 p.m., Oxford ism. They are perhaps best known for the Lion in 2005. But due to MARK Point Breeze, Webster • Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, 8 p.m., acoustic ballad "When the Children Cry,”a legal and personal rea- RENBURKE • Mark Renburke, 8 to 11 The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, $15 song that would eventually push sales of sons, guitarist Bratta was p.m., Knights of Columbus • Uncle Rhubarb & The Hokum their second album to over two million. unable to re-join the 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive Hotshots, 8 - 10 p.m., 8 p.m., Victoria After moving from Denmark to New group. The new lineup includes Jamie (Route 12), North Grosvenordale, CT Station Cafe, Putnam, CT York in 1982, vocalist Mike Tramp met Law (guitar), Troy Patrick Farrell • Beth Colegrove & Open Mic, 7:45 p.m., • Ken Macy, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle @ Brooklyn guitarist Vito Bratta and decided (drums), Claus Langeskov (bass) and The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, $5 The Laurel House, 8 Tracy Road, Dayville, to form a band. Along with drummer Henning Wanner (keyboards). Releasing • RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt City, CT CT. Nicki Capozzi and bassist Felix Robinson, "Return of the Pride" in March 2008, the • Rick Harrington Band, 9 p.m., The Lake White Lion signed to Elektra Records in band kicked of a world tour in support. Tavern, Dayville, CT 1983 and recorded their debut Fight to Don't miss Mike Tramp's White Lion this Survive. But the record company was Friday the 7th at Mill Street Brews in SATURDAY, NOV. 8 SUNDAY, NOV. 9 unhappy with the final recording, refusing Southbridge. • Dana Lewis, Spruce Street Tavern, 8 to release the album and terminating their p.m., Clinton • Irish Session w/ The Pikey's: Rose and contract. The album was eventually FRIDAY, NOV. 7 • Beatles For Sale, 9:30 p.m., The Hawk's Fred Higgins, Patrick Fyfe and Friends, 3 released in Japan and the U.S. by 1985. Nest (formerly the Timeout Tavern), 40 to 7 pm, Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane White Lion's big success came with a • Beatles For Sale (benefit for the music Plummer Ave., Whitinsville Street, Southbridge new rhythm section of drummer Greg department), 7 p.m., Millbury High School • Rock for Tots benefit featuring Transit, • The Mill Boys (Irish), 4 to 8 p.m., TJ D'Angelo and bassist James LoMenzo, Auditorium, 12 Martin St. Millbury Fingercuff, Plastic City Meltdown, The O'Brien's, Sturbridge signing to Atlantic Record in 1987. With • Chris Reddy,8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Insolent Bastards, 7 p.m., Leominster • Live Country music, 4 to 7 p.m., The their album Pride, the songs “Wait” and Tavern, Route 12 Sterling Eagles, $10 or free admission with a new Knights of Columbus, 1017 Riverside “Tell Me” assured the band heavy rotation • Dana Lewis, The Galway Bay, 186 unwrapped toy Drive, Route 12, North Grosvenordale, CT on MTV. The band's third album, “Big Stafford. St., Worcester • Dean Bagley, 9 p.m., Juniors Pizza & Game” broke new musical ground with a • Fergus, 9 p.m., Fiddler's Green, Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St., Worcester cover of the Golden Earring classic Worcester • TripleShot featuring Mark Renburke, 9 TUESDAY, NOV. 11 “Radar Love” and the original song “Little • ed 'n da ve with T , 7:30 p.m., p.m., The Galway Bay, Worcester • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 pm, Fighter.” The latter had a stirring lyrical Greendale's Pub, Worcester. • Uncle Billy's Smokehouse, 9 p.m., Greendale's Pub, Worcester tribute to the Greenpeace boat "Rainbow • Fuzion, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, Greendale's Pub, Worcester Warrior" (which was illegally destroyed by Worcester, Mass. • Mass Elite w/Ghost Ocean, 8 p.m., the French) and featured one of the most • Hey Now, Morris Fader (CD Release) Lucky Dog, Worcester WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 impressive guitar solos of the 1980s. w/The Luxury, The Curtain Society, • Fuzion, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, • Steve Willey, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., TJ Unfortunately this eclectic album failed to Preacher Roe and Mike Thibodeau/Scott Worcester O'Brien's, Sturbridge. yield another hit and declined after peak- Ricutti, 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester • Southbridge Lions Club Big Band, 6 to • RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky's, Foster, R.I. ing at 19 on the album charts. • Touched, 9:30 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, 8 pm, Cannery Hall, 12 Crane Street, In 1991 the band released it fourth effort, Sturbridge, Mass. Southbridge, $25 advance, $30 door. “Mane Attraction.” With the music indus- • White Lion w/ Sins of America, Big • Push, 9 p.m., The Pump House, THURSDAY, OCT. 13 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic(upstairs), 8 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge • Dean Bagley, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster

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BY GUS STEEVES drains part of the airport and In this area, he said, the Pecci to say, “That’s why we NEWS STAFF WRITER takes water to McKinstry soils are fairly easy to see thought it’s important a new SOUTHBRIDGE — The fate Brook, but it’s not a perennial because their iron content delineation be done.” of the industrial park access stream. causes them to change color According to the plans, road might hang on the out- Most of the road’s route in contact with water. phase two of the road will run come of a walk various inter- drains in other directions, Christensen said the area was through that area, connecting ested parties took last week. toward Cady Brook or more- originally marked because the north end of Pleasant The group, featuring about or-less south into a large wet- it’s a flyover zone for landing Street to the landfill. Phase 15 people representing the land and ultimately the aircraft, but at least two of one will curve from there to town administration, Casella, Quinebaug River. To mini- the markings were because of Route 169 a few yards south of the Conservation mize the impact of runoff, the the access road project — 10 Massachusetts Avenue. Commission, local activists plans include a series of years ago and within the last Although both are being and project engineers, gath- detention basins and similar month. planned as one project, the ered Wednesday, Oct. 29 and constructions that are intend- The latest marking came Casella contract calls for hiked the road’s proposed 2- ed to catch about 80 percent of after the Conservation Casella to pay for Phase 1, mile route to give DEP inves- any dissolved materials, Commission re-approved its while funding for phase two is tigator Marty Jalonski a tour according to project manager order of conditions for the still uncertain. of the wetlands marking Vonnie Reis of Weston & road layout, which had All of the land in question, affected by the project. Senior Sampson. expired because of the time both the road and the indus- Environmental Scientist Typically, wetlands are since it was originally OK'd in trial park, are town-owned, as Randy Christensen of defined by two things — vege- 1998. The lack of new delin- is the landfill itself. Northampton-based Stantec tation and soil types — but eations was one of local Town Manager led much of the discussion, those visible along the road’s lawyer Kirstie Pecci’s key Christopher Clark said he since he was the one who route are both forested and complaints during the com- hopes building phase one will flagged the wetlands in recent “emergent.” Some plants, mission’s hearing in August attract buyers for some of the weeks. such as ferns and witch hazel, and when she appealed the lots on that section, enabling “We’ve delineated this wet- are tell-tale transition decision on behalf of a citi- the town to bank some money land at least three times in species, but wetlands zens’ group. At one point dur- toward building phase two. the last 20 years,” throughout Massachusetts ing the walk, Christensen Until then, he predicted the Christensen said of a marshy have also been invaded by pointed out an area he fact the road will effectively zone north of the airport run- upland plants such as barber- thought had changed due to dead end at the landfill won’t way. He said that section ry, he noted. beaver activity, prompting dissuade businesses from coming, especially of they’re “green” companies doing things that are “symbiotic” with Casella’s business. “Here, we already have an anchor tenant, so this indus- trial park will be a destina- tion point,” Clark said. DPW Director Kenneth Gus Steeves photos Kalinowski agreed, saying, Project Manager Vonnie Reis points map details out to DEP investiga- “We can work around the wet- tor Marty Jalonski before the group starts their walk of the Industrial lands to create lots. … If you Park Access Road route. can tell me what’s going to be built there, I can tell you the have a more detrimental week, but since he asked Reis impacts.” impact overall. She claims the and Christensen for more He noted the entire indus- proposed lots “haven’t been information, he said he’d let trial park exceeds 250 acres, approved for wetlands, and them go a little longer. but the total wetland area there are a lot of wetlands … Specifically, he said he wants being filled for the road is [so] this is all pie in the sky.” data on wetland areas that about half an acre. That issue, however, was will be altered versus areas Plans call for replicating largely beyond the scope of that have already been dis- any altered wetland on other Jalonski’s visit, which was to turbed — for example, a cul- land contiguous to the wet- look at the wetlands being vert crossing was put in land. Christensen said such altered by the road’s layout slightly downhill of the land- replication is typically and the areas being proposed fill about three years ago; it’s achieved by “modify[ing] the for their replication. He said in the roadway’s route, but in grade of the landscape so it’s he’s actually seeking infor- a section that’s now over- closer to ground water,” then mation relating to two per- grown. planting water-loving plants. mits — the Wetlands “We noted this project has Pecci argues the whole road Protection Act appeal and a been going on for a while, so is effectively a driveway for related but distinct “401” per- we don’t know how complete Casella. While its creation mit, named after the section our file is,” Jalonski said. would divert traffic from of state law governing the Pleasant Street, it would water quality certification Gus Steeves can be reached enable the landfill to accept process. The time frame to at 508-909-4135 or by e-mail at Reis, DPW Director Kenneth Kalinowski and Kirstie Pecci (foreground), Jalonski and Randy Christensen complete the former is short- [email protected] (partly hidden) work their way toward the second wetland. much more trash than it now accepts and would therefore er — it formally ends next m. NEWS BRIEFS

Friends of Charlton State Police promote Charlton man to lieutenant Library 2009 Calendar available

CHARLTON — Just in time for holiday gift giving, the 2009 calendar, sponsored by the Friends of the Charlton Library, is avail- able for purchase. The stand-up format calen- dar features local town landscapes. A prime representation of the finest in pho- tography from Charlton residents, the calen- dar costs $15. Thirty seven local photogra- phers submitted 101 high-quality photographs to the contest. The following photographers submitted winning entries: January — Backyard After a Snowstorm, Christine Ducharme February — Charlton Schoolhouse #2, Jacalyn Gorczynski March — Step-by-Step, Misty Rose Farm, Mary Anne Magiera April — A Spring Gone By, Don Gorczynkski May — Monarch Butterfly, Lucas Beaudette June — Fay Mountain Farm and Pond, Katie Robinson July — The Old & The New: Trees of Dresser Hill, Melissa Borgeson August — Summer Fog, Diane Dabrowski September — Overlook Tower Under a Rainbow, Steve Adler October — Buffumville, Dee Larsen November — Prindle Pond Recreation Area, Joe Gay December — Curtis Abbott & His Horse Fred, William Hultgren Cheryl Hansen, director of the Charlton Library, Gayle Bannister, owner Bannister Digital Photography in Charlton, and Peggy Gov. Deval Patrick, Secretary of Public your calling to protect the citizens of the Wilson is a 22-year veteran of the depart- O’Connor, owner New England Graphics in Safety and Security Kevin Burke and Commonwealth,” the governor said. “And we ment and is currently assigned to the Media Sturbridge, served as judges for the contest. Colonel Mark Delaney,superintendent of the also thank those of you who stand behind Relations section. He was previously Stop by the circulation desk to view the cal- Massachusetts State Police, recently recog- these men and women and provide them the assigned to the Collision Analysis and endar on display. And while you’re there, why nized the promotions of 45 members of the support that allows them to do their jobs as Reconstruction Section. not pick up a couple? They make great keep- State Police. well as they do.” Wilson is a 1978 Graduate of Wakefield sake gifts for family and friends. All proceeds Among those recognized was David W. In addressing the promoted officers, High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science benefit the Friends of the Charlton Library. Wilson of Charlton, who was promoted to Delaney said, “Most importantly, I ask all of Degree in Biology from the University of For more information, please call the the rank of Lieutenant during a ceremony at you to remember your obligation to uphold Maine at Orono and a Master’s Degree in library at 508-248-0452 or contact Phyllis State Police General Headquarters in the State Police values and traditions of self- Criminal Justice Degree from Anna Maria Hanlon at 508-248-5161 or Framingham on Thursday, Oct.16. lessness, ethics, duty, honor and courage. It College. [email protected]. Patrick congratulated the promoted offi- is these values and traditions that have got cers, and also recognized their loved ones. you here today and that will ensure your con- — Submitted by Dave Procopio, director — Submitted by Charlton Public Library “We thank those of you being recognized tinued successes as a member of the media communications, tonight for the leadership you have shown in Massachusetts State Police.” Massachusetts State Police Friday, November 7, 2008 • THE VILLAGER • 3

LIBRARY TREATS Shawn Kelley photos

CHARLTON — Mary Jo Thomas holds onto her cute ladybug otherwise known as Colleen Thomas, 20 months as they make their way across to the town common.

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CHARLTON — Justin Barton, 4, of Charlton, AKA Sully from Monsters Inc. does a little research before trick Girl Scouts get credit union support or treating to the Town Hall, Thursday morning in the library.

Courtesy photo/Les Gardner

Leaders of the Girl Scouts of Central & Martin, second from left, Director of Western Massachusetts and of the Mohegan Development for the area Boy Scouts organi- Council of the Boy Scouts of America recent- zation, received a $500 check to support educa- ly received financial recognition from the tion through the Boy Scouts Soil & Water Southbridge Credit Union’s Community Conservation Badge. Presenting the funds Champions Fund, at the community credit were Thomas J. Smalarz, right, President & union’s branch in Auburn. CEO, of the Southbridge Credit Union, and Shown in photo, Patricia Hallberg, center, Paul D. Raffa, Business Development CEO of the regional Girl Scouts organization, Manager. and Christine Whipple, Fund Development Through the 15-year-old Community Officer, accepted a $500 check to support edu- Champions Fund, the credit union has sup- cation through the Girl Scouts’ ported 61 local nonprofit groups. CHARLTON — Ethan, 3, And Isabella, 1, of Dudley make their way to the Senior Center Thursday morning in Environmental Health Badge. Timothy R. — Submitted by Southbridge Credit Union hopes of getting some treats in exchange for a smile.

CHARLTON — Ginny and Cheyanne Dumas, 2, of Charlton wait for their turn to cross to the town hall. 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 7, 2008 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE

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Spencer $274,900. Worcester $149,900. Spencer $215,000. Rutland $275,000. GOLD STAR! Better than new 7 To have your open house Duplex with 3 Rooms Open House Sun 1:00- 3:00! Gorgeous Colonial With Tons of Rm, 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath Cape on 6.9 in Each Side! You have GOT to see this Updates! New Addition in 2001! Acres! New Kitchen w/granite & Well maintained, newly updated! Home! This Raised Ranch in a New Kitchen w/Granite SS Appliances! Front to Back One unit rented Wonderful area Has Updated Counters & Island! 4 Bedrooms, listed in this directory Living room & Master Bedroom for $750 per month! Roof, Siding, Windows & More! 2.5 Baths Which Does NOT . Super Deck Overlooking Great Opportunity 7 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms! Great include the 4 Room, 2 Bedroom Backyard & Pool. Fireplaced to Have your TENANT Yard with a 14x20 Shed with Apartment! The Best of Both Family Room, 2 Car Garage & please contact Help Pay your Mortgage!! Heat & Electric (Man Town!) Worlds, a Gorgeous Home with so Much More 2000+SF of the Benefit of Income! Diane @ Living Space! Min to MA Pike! 1-508-909-4110

Sturbridge $174,900. Charlton $299,900. Charlton $314,900. Charlton $329,900. 4 Room, 2 Bedroom Ranch! Wonderful 9 Room, 4 Bedroom, Glen Echo Waterfront! 9 Rooms, Horse Property! 7 Room Great Area, Most Rooms have 2.5 Bath Colonial in Carroll 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths! Dining Contemporary with 3 Bedrooms, Hardwoods Under Carpet, Hill! Recent Kitchen Upgrades, Room with Sliders to 28Ft Deck 2.5 Baths Sits on 4.38 Acres! Rich Black walnut cabinets in Vermont Casings Woodstove in Overlooking the Lake! Young 2 story Barn with 5 Kitchen w/SS Appliances. Family Rooms, Formal Living Living room w/Pellet Stove, Stables, Water & Electric! Have you heard the news? Wonderful Level & Dining, Mahogany Deck, Finished Lower level with Acreage includes Corral & Lot is just under 1 Acre! Tons of Hardwoods, 2 Car Family Room & Office! Professionally built Riding Ring! Call Alliance with ERA Key Garage, 1+Acre! Call Alliance with ERA Key Direct Access to Trails! 508-248-6966 Call Alliance with ERA Key 508-248-6966 Call Alliance with ERA Key Bruce Taylor owner of ERA Key Realty Services is pleased to 508-248-6966 508-248-6966 announce that Alliance Realty of Charlton has merged with ERA Key Realty Services. Alliance owner Diane Dabrowski and her team of caring, professional BAZINET REALTY, LLC agents including Robin Stoddard, David Kmetz and Lisa jacobs, will 47 Durfee Road • Dudley, MA 01571 continue to bring with them the same local touch that has helped them Office: 508-943-0667 • Fax: 508-943-8759 thrive for many years in the Charlton area, as well as a broad array of “A Real Estate Agency with Old Fashion Service” new tools and technologies available thru ERA Key Claire L. Verdone Residential Single Family • Land & New Construction Linda G. Bazinet ® ® Realtor /Broker According to Diane Dabrowski: “The current market demands that Realtor Short Sale Expert • Rentals • Professional Home Staging Realtors provide every advantage available to their buyers and sellers. ERA Key has the systems and technology to provide these advantages. There is no other more complete service available than that found thru ERA Key.” The same agents, the same Charlton location, better tools and technology for all of our buyer and seller clients! ERA Key Realty Services 415 MAIN ST., SPENCER, MA (866) 724-9044 Toll-Free! Visit our website www.ERAKey.com (Click on Spencer) Alliance Realty, Inc. REDUCED 508-248-6966 • 800-696-2224 109-4 Masonic Home Rd. • Charlton Center • www.alliancerealtyinc.com 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 7, 2008

Help Our Economy, Buy A Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan House! Broker- Marrero- Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Now offering rental services $7500 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Southbridge: HUGE PRICE REDUC- Southbridge: HUGE PRICE REDUC- Southbridge: BIG Farmhouse for TION! Check this 2 family out! TION! One of a kind 2 family! Sale or Rent! Reduced $10K! 7 Spacious! 1200sf each floor! 5 Spacious grand home with 6 rooms rooms 3 bedrooms 1 bath. 1.3 rooms 2 bedrooms each floor! 2 bedrooms each floor-could have acres of land! 3 Car Garage plus PEN HOUSE Huge 1st floor kitchen-nice. O workshop! Huge stone fireplace. Updated baths. Beautiful gardens! 3rd bedroom. Beautiful hardwoods! 12-2PM • SUN BIG workshop! Garage under! You’ll Updated windows, siding, separate Deck across the back of house! appreciate the quality! $199,900. utilities! Off street parking. Yard. Updated furnace! PRIVATE! Directions: Main to Pleasant to Close to town, churches, shopping. Country living! LOCATION A Hillcrest to #183 Fiske. $159,900. PLUS! $189,900! Specializing in: Southbridge: Stunning! 8 room 3 Southbridge: A LOT OF HOUSE Southbridge: Circa 1885 Antique bedroom 2 1/2 bath Colonial! Year FOR THE $$$! 6 rooms 4 bed- Home with an addition of a kitchen Fort Myers & Cape Coral • Land which any cook would fall in love Built 2000! Sunken livingroom with rooms 2 baths! Full dormered REDUCED with! 8 rooms 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 Single & Multi-Family • Gated Communities fireplace. Entertaining is a pleasure Cape! Hardwood floors, updated baths. 1900sf of living area! in this kitchen! 2371sf of living area! furnace. Updated electrical! Updates include roof, furnace, 2 car garage attached. Top notch Garage. Shed. Yard. Commuters insulation, wiring, plumbing, most 55 & Older Communities • Condos neighborhood-desirable country right off Rt 169 near Charlton windows-beautiful….Large deck club location! $319,900. line-$159,900! w/awning. $219,900. Licensed in Florida and Massachusetts

OPEN HOUSE MOBILE HOME FOR SALE ABSOLUTE SALE Sunday, 11/9 IN STURBRIDGE RETIREMENT COOPERATIVE 2-4PM 1.3 Acre Scenic House Lot Home priced for imme- diate sale in desirable Upper Gore Rd. Webster, Ma. neighborhood on dead- Inc. Well- Septic Design, end street. 4-5 BR / 2B with HW floors. New Extensive Views a must see septic system, paint, oil isoldmyhouse.com tank, carpeting, updated 44 X 23 -2 Bdrm,1 1/2 Baths (1,068) G.L. Area. kitchen and bathroom. Beautiful yard and huge 2-tier wrap- Double-unit on a corner lot. Also has 2 sheds. 508-281-7400 around deck in back. Call 860-428-0624. For an appointment to see Gold Ad #147894 28 Hillside Drive, Sturbridge $249,900 CALL 347-9370

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Homes Available, 1 Highland Lane, Sturbridge 4 Old Towne Way, Sturbridge New VIP pkg for 1 Highland Ln: Bose Also for rent! Must see, exceptional neigh- priced $69,900. - $179,900.! lifestyle home entertainment sys, 50" flat borhood, great 1 A lot, freshly painted, lg 4 JUST LISTED! TV, 1-yr fuel oil, lawn srvc, snow plow/sec PEN SUN, 2:30-4 OPEN SUN,12:30-2 O BR 2.5 BA Col, AC, hdwds, formals, cath Where do YOU want to live? sys monitoring, sprinkler sys, paver walk, fpld FR w/built-ins, lg eat-in kit, 1st flr ofc, Auburn-$179,900.! 2-day handyman srvc! New 10-rm home! huge cath master, finished LL. $399,900 These homes are in: MORE Free Time! THE HIGHLANDS $499,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-864-4232 Lorraine Herbert 508-864-4232 How nice would that be? Quality Auburn, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, Leicester, end unit, 1.5 Bath Twnhse.; 18 Barry Avenue, Dudley 101 Shepard Road, Sturbridge SS appl. in Kit.; 2 spacious BRS- Rent for ($1,800/mo+ utilities) or own for Bright young 9-rm contemporary home Millbury, Oxford & Webster! Master BR has 3 closets! Pet $360,000 this 8-room LIKE NEW Cape with with 3+ bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace, cathe- OPEN SUN, 1-3 friendly! No more yard work OPEN SAT, 11:30-1 150' of water frontage on Larned Pond. dral, skylight, hardwood/tile floors & garage Call us if you want help in finding means more time for you to do More information at on level private lot! $269,900 Marita Tasse the things you enjoy! Relax – but www.PamCrawford.com or call Pam 508-784-0507 www.maritatasse.com the best deals around! only if you buy this terrific home! Crawford at 774-272-2608!

SOUTHBRIDGE: Quality 2-family ideal for SOUTHBRIDGE: Freshly renovated (roof, windows, plumbing, electric, appliances)! owner occupant or for mortgage helper! JUST LISTED JUST LISTED Very cute 4-5 BR 2 BA Cape, A/C, 1st flr 2 New kitchen & baths, hdwd flrs, fireplace, BR/BA, fenced yd, gar, deck! Licensed for 2-car garage & privacy! $219,900 Marita family/child care! $199,900 Lorraine Tasse 508-784-0507 www.maritatasse.com Herbert 508-864-4232 YOUR HOME! JUST LISTED! JUST LISTED! JUST LISTED! STURBRIDGE: WOW! Under $300K! SOUTHBRIDGE: $45K below assmt! 3 BR Young, large 4 BR 2.5 BA Colonial with Ranch w/new roof, windows, electric serv- Millbury-$239,900.! Oxford-$125,000.! Southbridge-$179,900.! Webster-$210,000.! town services, AC, hdwds, fpld family JUST LISTED ice & hdwd floors! Screened porch, Put away the hammer, nails & saw, Keep toasty-this7 Rm., 5 BR Cape If you hesitate, you’re gonna E-Z to own! Buy it-start packing- room, huge master BR, 2-car garage & JUST LISTED garage, walk-up attic, walk-out bsmt & ‘cuz this beauty needs Nothing! has a massive stone fireplace - miss the chance to own this unpack – you’re home! level yard. (Call for information to rent!) chair lift! $143,900 Lorraine Herbert 508- Completely reno’d by prof. contractor, warm your heart & home! terrific 7 Rm., 4 BR, 1.5 Bath Beautifully kept 3 BR, 2.5 Bath $299,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 784-0500 it has a wide open floor plan, Newer boiler, young septic system, Colon. on .42 ac., near the “Y”! Split Entry has 2 fplces., cer. tile gorgeous Kit., hdwd. flrs., energy .64 ac. yard, generous-sized rooms, Yup, it’s Bank Owned, but it’s in & hdwd. flrs.; fin. LL; 2 car Gar., .16 ac. corner lot! Nice area, efficient windows, insul. & siding; excellent location, Zoned Gen. pretty good shape; the rms. are STURBRIDGE: Details! Premier cul de sac, STURBRIDGE: Ready now! Quality NEW 4 close to everything! open plan 4 BR 2.5 BA Col, AC, luxury fpld new heat, plumb., roof too! Huge Business; it all adds up to make good-sized; & there’s a det. BR 2.5 BA Colonial w/2x6 construction, Here’s to living the ‘good life’, 1st flr master suite/whirlpool bath, hdwds, AC, granite, cathedral family room, hdwd barn for the hobbyist! Get packing! this fixer-upper an excellent value! 2 car Gar.! Quick, run to the granite/cherry kit, screened sun rm, 1.75 phone & call us! but only if you buy this home! floors, deck & 2-car garage on 1+acre lot. acres. $389,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-784- NEW CONSTRUCTION $359,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-050 WEBSTER: NE COMMONS 0500 BROOKFIELD: 3 BR Ranch, deeded beach NO. BROOKFIELD: Great location & price A 55+ Community of Single Family rights to Quabog Pond, open (LR, DR, kit), for this NEW 3 BR contemporary Ranch, master BR/BA, 1st flr laundry, full bsmt, 2-car att’d garage, w/o bsmt & FREE TANK & Duplex-Style Homes! gar, pvt level yd. Seller to do new roof. OF OIL! Just off Rt 9 & still time to cus- $3,500 allowance for floors! $194,900 tomize. $269,900 Terri Ricard 508-615- • Model Open from 1-4 p.m. EVERY: Saturday/Sunday Terri Ricard 508-615-5450 5450. www.terriricard.com NEW CONSTRUCTION www.terriricard.com Directions: Rt. 395, x3; Rt. 12-Old Worcester Rd. -Bigelow Rd.-3A Concord Ct.! Join the career builder office! Succeed training & mentoring available. Call 866-321-6811 • Great Location! 1-Level Living features: Energy Efficient Design/ Construction Materials; MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE for a Flexible Floor Plans AT PUBLIC AUCTION personal Tour! BROOKFIELD MEADOWS • Low Fees/Taxes Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:00 PM SOUTHBRIDGE - Single Family • 213 Elm Street • 2,342 Sf Living Area 3,810 Gross Sf • 0.22 Acre Lot • 1.5 Baths Mortgage Reference: Bk 35152, Pg 314, This is the place to sell your FREE LIST of Worcester County (Worc. Dist.), Registry of Deeds TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and home! place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) Bank-Owned, Distressed days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Your ad will be mailed to 60,000+ Billerica Rd., Chelmsford, MA, 01824, Attorney for the One of the most sought after 55+ manufac- Mortgagee. tured home communities in all of Massa- & Short Sale Properties *Auctioneer is not responsible for providing Municipal Lien Certificates – amounts owed to the municipality are the responsibility of the successful bidder households throughout Southern . chusetts. Like new 2 BR, 2 full baths. Open Call Pre-recorded message Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein floor plan, vaulted ceilings, applianced Worcester County. BAY STATE AUCTION CO., INC. kitchen. A steal at $139,900. 800-867-6996 x1091 NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 CALL TODAY! (508) 450-7919 Call your local sales representative www.baystateauction.com today! 1-800-367-9898 Brought to you by Allworth Realty MA Lic. #2624 ~ NH Lic. #3088 ~ RI Lic. #0149 Friday, November 7, 2008 • THE VILLAGER • 7

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Webster Thompson Immaculate 3 yr young 3-4 BR, 2 full Super opportunity to own a 3 bed- BA cape. 2352 sq ft home - 1st floor consists of an room ranch at a bargain price. Walk to open fl plan, KIT., LR and DR, 1 BR Full BA and lg Webster Lake Beach. Basement has semi - office. 2nd floor has 3 spacious BRs, custom BA, finished rooms. New floor coverings just tons of storage & closet space. Full heated base- installed through out. New Carpeting and ment w/room for expansion. Enjoy wooded view vinyl flrs. Oversized two car garage. Ideal for while relaxing in the jacuzzi. Many walking/bike workshop or storage. Large deck ideal for 139 Main St. - Sturbridge trails to West Thompson Lake. $319,900 cookouts. $179,900 Dan Matte 508-951-3202 • U.S.D.A R (Farmer’s Home Loan) $799. E Monthly* A (*For Qualified Buyers) L Sturbridge Reduced $299,900 For a Gorgeous, better-than-new 3 BR, 1.5 bath Cape, open floor BRAND NEW plan, fireplace, nice neighborhood, private back yard. 3 BR HOME New E Subdivision AUCTION OPEN HOUSE S EVERY SOUTHBRIDGE SUNDAY T MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 12-2 A CALL CINDIE TESSIER T (Toll-Free) For Details: E 454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 18A West Main St, Rte. 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 1-866-321-6812 Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer John Sherman Joan Mellen John Roderick Roger Mundell Sue Pulsifer INDUSTRIAL BUILDING Carol Holstrom Mike Seery Ann Marie Damian Susan Tittle IF YOUR SOLUTION FOR A 87 GOLF STREET www.sturbridgerealestate.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th at 3:00 P.M.

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$75 for members. For details: www.osv.org FRIDAY, DEC. 19 TO DEC. 21 OSV calendar of events or call 1-800-SEE-1830. Christmas Traditions by Candlelight SATURDAY, NOV. 15 Discover the facts and history behind the Christmas traditions that continue today. NOVEMBER An Evening of Illumination THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Experience the charms of a New England Join in caroling around the illuminated 19th SATURDAY, NOV. 1 evening in much the same way as early New Thanksgiving Day Celebration century Village, with visiting performers Englanders did. Enjoy guided tour around the Marking one of the few holidays on the from local schools and churches groups. Dinner in a Country Village common, with shops and homes lit only by the early New England calendar, Old Sturbridge Escape the frenzy of a modern Christmas Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and glow of candles, oil lamps, and firelight. Village recreates activities from an early New with an enchanted evening of gingerbread, eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. Authentic food and drink will be served at the England Thanksgiving. Costumed inter- chestnuts, music, dance, and a sleigh ride Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Bullard Tavern to complete the experience. preters will cook a traditional Thanksgiving (weather permitting). For details: www.osv.org tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as For details: www.osv.org meal at the hearth, and demonstrate 19th cen- or call 1-800-SEE-1830. groups of 14 experience history by chopping, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. tury etiquette and table manners (including mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. eating with one’s knife). Visitors can hear a FRIDAY, DEC. 19 Reservations required, $85 for non-members, Thanksgiving sermon, and watch an after-din- $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org ner target-shoot, traditional games and enter- Dinner in a Country Village or call 1-800-SEE-1830. SATURDAY, NOV.15 tainment. Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and SATURDAY, NOV. 8 Garden Thyme – Holiday Plants eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- A monthly gardening program offered at DECEMBER Dinner in a Country Village 10:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month; tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and groups of 14 experience history by chopping, free for Old Sturbridge Village members. For SATURDAY, DEC. 6 eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. details: www.osv.org mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- or call 1-800-SEE-1830. Dinner in a Country Village Reservations required, $85 for non-members, tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org groups of 14 experience history by chopping, eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. or call 1-800-SEE-1830. mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 15 Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Reservations required, $85 for non-members, Dinner in a Country Village tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org groups of 14 experience history by chopping, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and SATURDAY, DEC. 20 eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Reservations required, $85 for non-members, Garden Thyme – Tools for the Garden TUESDAY, NOV. 11 tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org A monthly gardening program offered at groups of 14 experience history by chopping, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. 10:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month; Veteran’s Day Celebration mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. free for Old Sturbridge Village members. For Old Sturbridge Village honors America’s details: www.osv.org Reservations required, $85 for non-members, FRIDAY, DEC. 12 military history with drilling and musket fir- $75 for members. For details: www.osv.org or call 1-800-SEE-1830. ing on the Village Common, fife and drum or call 1-800-SEE-1830. to Sunday, Dec. 14 SATURDAY, DEC. 29 music, and a tour of the Firearms of Freedom Christmas Traditions by Candlelight gun exhibit. Visitors can meet members of Discover the facts and history behind the Families Cook the Sturbridge Militia and watch them drill. SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Christmas traditions that continue today. This unique evening event offers families For details, visit www.osv.org Join in caroling around the illuminated 19th an opportunity to prepare -- and sit down to . Dinner in a Country Village Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare and century Village, with visiting performers eat together -- a complete dinner by the hearth from local schools and churches groups. with the help of historically costumed inter- Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New eat a meal the way early New Englanders did. Each Saturday throughout the winter, cos- Escape the frenzy of a modern Christmas preters. After dinner, visitors can relax by the England life in the 1830s and is open Tues. – with an enchanted evening of gingerbread, fire and enjoy 19th-century games and amuse- Sun. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission: $20; sen- tumed interpreters will oversee the cooking as groups of 14 experience history by chopping, chestnuts, music, dance, and a sleigh ride ments. Reservations required. $85 per person; iors $18; children 3-17, $7; children under 3, (weather permitting). For details: www.osv.org $75 for OSV members. For details: free. For details: www.osv.org mixing, and stirring, 1830s-style. 5:00 p.m. Reservations required, $85 for non-members, or call 1-800-SEE-1830. www.osv.org or call 1- or call 1-800-SEE-1830. 800-SEE-1830. 8 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 7, 2008 NOVEMBER, 05, 2008 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 1 CLASSIFIEDS 1-800-536-5836

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Accessories Including BSR Yorker; runs excellent, needs gallery Certificate & (3) 8’ Insulated Antique Red Asking miner repairs. Appraisal. Can e-mail pic Come choose from $650 Stitch Regulator Foot, Cedar Chest $300 Sliding Glass 508-943-5091 Vermont Casting Walking Foot, 1/4 Inch Foot. Call (508)637-1252 $400. OBO the best at the Rocker $200 (508) 867-2250 age level you need. Doors Gas Heater Has 570 Stitch Patterns, Call 508-756-2607 2008 Youth Easton 5 Alphabets, Thread Cutter Dirt Bike Call 508-347-5344 White Frames. Insulating Excellent Condition. And More. Fischer Spinnet Glass In Perfect Condition. Stealth CNT Asking Price $1700 REDUCED! $3500 Cherry Dining 2003 RM65 Suzuki Golf Clubs $150 Each Call 508-867-5677 Great condition, asking Piano Left-Handed. 3 Drivers, Baseball Bat Or Office 508-755-0972 Call Nancy Room Table $1200. 6’ Insulated Sliding 508-867-3900 With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs With bench. Very good 9 Irons. 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Ladies Fits Car 16’-17’6” 508-764-3625 $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, 774-289-1226 $2000 size 6 Harley boots, $50. $60 $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each Blue inside. Never been exposed to outside elements. Featherweight Sewing Men’s leather jacket, small, 508-885-9992 Prom Dress Sale Call (508)867-9222 XBOX 360 1980 Galaxy $75. Bread maker, $15. $4000 or best offer. Machine Current Gowns-Daughter is Call (508)248-5426 Premium Bowrider $500 Toaster oven, $15. Fold-up Oak Bedroom Set rocker, $100. Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally SOLID PINE 20GB hard drive 2 wireless 17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass Fireplace Screen w/ Queen bed and mattress, priced from $200-$300. HUTCH controllers, 1 wireless Hull, I/O Merc Cruiser Glass $25. Call (774)745-0153 hutch, nightstand and Some shoes and jewelry. Toro Commercial For Sale headset, 2 games, (Skate & Engine. Includes Cover Computer $50 dresser with mirror. All in Cash only. Lawnmower Halo). Excellent condition, 2 And Trailer. 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Fabric Still Covered In 508-765-8848 Runs, Needs Little TLC Gown Hot Tub with lounger, Call (860)377-7549 or Plastic, Brand New. $5200 OBO Full-Length, Size 12. $3800/BO. (860)928-1135 Asking $400 Sony 50” XBR Troy-Built 4 FREE WOOD With Trailer $200 Weider Pro 9940 dual weight Please Call Projection TV Cycle 1978 22 Ft Searay Brown Italian bench, $150. Oak Entertainment 508-987-2798 PALLETS Cabin Cruise Center $1100 or best offer. Gasoline-cultivator. Leather Jacket Trampoline, $75. Queen Anne Lane 2 piece sectional Excellent condition. You pick up. Monday thru Needs Motor & Outdrive, Medium, $200 Brand new computer $250 Friday 8am-noon. No Trailer. Needs Work. Couch with recliner, $1000 or $175.00. Byers Figurines armoire, $450. 36” TV best offer. Call (508)892-8623 Stonebridge Press $200 Please call Two Matching Wingchairs Queen size bed 25 Optical Drive Red Cross Nurse & $250 $450 1990 Kawasaki 650 Accordian Player (508)404-5470 with cherry wood (located behind Southbridge TS Jetski $25 Each Loveseat/Recliner Cherry Coffee Table frame, $700. TV and Surround Hotel & Conference Center) Moving Sale Maroon, $400 Call (508)347-2764 Needs Work. All Excellent Condition Two End Tables System 130 YARD SALES $300 OBO 508-757-7796 2 couch and chair sets, $300 Kid’s Recliner $100 32” Sony Trinitron TV $350. each. Miscellaneous bed- Blue, $50 Sound System Extended warranty good until INDOOR 413-245-6130 Noon-6pm room furniture, best 42” Temple Stuart Hoover Commercial Vacuum Maple Hutch High End Home 5/31/09. YARD SALE 508-981-6400 offer. Surround system LADIES Call (774)766-0359 $100 Glass Doors $250 Theatre With including dvd player $400. Wednesday, 10/29 1992 Bass Tracker DRESSER 7’ Artificial Christmas Tree Call (508)943-0089 6pm-10pm Large, With Mirror Moving Sale $50 Receiver 16’ Evinrude 20HP Motor, Brown Paisley Saturday, 11/1 Trolling Motor & Trailer. & 2 Armoires NordicTrack Ski Machine 508-450-1054 81” Couch Pair McIntosh THX loud 9am-8pm Good Condition. speakers, McIntosh THX Twin Bed RUNS GOOD. $1700 For All Matching Chair 15 Lakeshore Drive Asking $3495. (Negotiable) $75 $450 center speakers, MX (Miller With New Mattress $100 Oriental and Kreisel THX Spencer Call (508)476-2534 Plus: Lots Of Old Records, 508-867-8948 Car Seat $20 New Gift Items, From Handmade Canning Jars, New Shoes Splendors! subwoofer, Yamaha Lead Chandelier Framed matted international RX-V3200 Receiver, Boy’s (3-4 yr) Bike $35 PartyLite, Yankee Candle, (Size 9), Stainless Hallmark, And Many Other 1992 Sunbird Contemporary Style Restaurant-Style Pans, cat stamps, original Chinese remote control. Rarely used. $150 (Negotiable) paintings, Silk sarees, Rainbow Outdoor Paid $6000 774-272-2459 Stores, 50%-80% Off. Collector Plates From MUST SELL, Just In Time 19’ with trailer Bradford Exchange, Chinese and Indonesian Asking $750 FIRM 508-892-1107 Play Center Call Ken (508)234-3042 Twin French For Christmas Cuddy cabin, fully equipped, Very Cheap! gongs, a giant Taiko drum, low hours on engine. Australian didjeridus, shad- Assorted Golf Clubs Please Call For Large Capacity Nancy Provincial Girl Other Dates & Times Very good condition. $7,900. 508-867-3900 ow puppets, Egyptian inlaid Speedaire Air Call 508-885-3689 Kenmore Washer tambourines and boxes, all Family Snow Ski Set Bedroom Set 508-885-4712 & Dryer Moving must be sold to cover veteri- Skis, Poles, Boots, Etc. Compressors White and Gold headboard, 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan footboard, frame, nightstand, 2 years old, excellent nary expenses for our sanc- Used Gamecube Games Moving Sale 1994 24’ Sturbridge/East tuary of Generators 5k W. Scale 1k desk and chair with canopy 30 Roy’s Drive condition, asking $400. 508-764-4838 lbs. Best offer on all listings. top all matching. $375 or Bayliner 2452 Available November 1st. Brimfield Area homeless cats with Spencer medical/age frailties. Retired Call (508)347-1223 best offer. No bureau. with only 300 hours ready to Call (508)234-3754 Real Ranch (Off Main Street Next To go. Full electronics, full Must Sell rescue-foster home must Call (508)909-6156 Dairy Queen) You pick up between 9/14 raise money to help these Mink Jacket bimini enclosure and sleeps Large Double beings. More available; Spinet Piano and Sofas, Chairs, End Tables, 4. Enclosed bathroom for the & 9/21 Call Jeff at Very Good Condition Unique Bar And Misc. Items. (802)380-0844 reasonable offers accepted. Bench ladies. EZ loader trailer, Stainless-Steel $800 or best offer Solid Oak with lighted $14,999/BO. General electric-hot point 413-245-0459 $800. Country Blue plaid stained glass canopy, brass Saturday & Sunday Sink refrigerator, top mount-no [email protected] 508-943-2444 loveseat and chair. $450. top and foot rail, 2 chairs, 11/8 & 11/9 (508)479-9130 REDUCED! front, $250. Frigidaire Brimfield, MA Wilson ladies clubs, bag, 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. 9am-3pm w/Faucet & Sprayer dishwasher, sink mount. Not Refinished Chairs cart, $200. All excellent $1200 or BO. CASH ONLY 1998 16ft Lund 43” x 22” hard plumbed, $250. General Panasonic 47” Natural Or Painted Finish, condition. Will consider Call (508)450-5836 Electric-Hot Point dryer, Some Decorated. Singles To reasonable offers. 135 LOST AND FOUND Pro-Sport $100 $150. Maytag-Oversized H.D. Monitor TV Sets Of Six. Call (508)867-8532 Anniversary Edition Fish/Ski, capacity washer, $150. Excellent condition, great Very Reasonable! Used Furniture 90HP, low maintenance Christmas China picture, 4 years young. $500. end table, $20; Lost Set of Keys General Electric 10,000 BTU 508-764-4493 Spinnet Piano in the vicinity of the trailer, depth finder, full top, $10 window mount air Call (508)987-1228 Cash only please! storage cover, original prop, Call (774)922-4004 GB Wells building in conditioner, $150. Samsung Roll-Top Desk (Steinert) Southbridge on Monday excellent condition. $11,250. 508-735-9493 5,000 BTU window mount air Park Model RV By Drake Smith $1000. Sunfish sailboat Used Restaurant 10/27/08. If found please Call (508)347-6340 conditioner, $75.00 2002, 12x40 4.5’ Long, 2’ Wide w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind return to Dr. Gaunya’s Office. Excellent Condition. 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & Equipment Like New! MOVING! (like brand new) on beautiful sail (new), $500. Dresser set, 2004 Larson lot in campground can be $400 10-50% Off Our Large Two-Level Light 32”x52” 508-764-1487 $200. Player piano w/rolls, Runabout used for a full 6 months (15 $600. Lexmark Purchase Price 200 GEN. BUSINESS Oak Coffee Table Oak Desk $60 April-15 October every year) Bowrider $125 Samsung 61” printer, $50. Refrigeration Dudley Lot paid for until 2097. Call Karen (508)885-3192 17.6’, Mercruiser 3.0L Good Condition $48,000 6 Burner Stove 203 SNOWMOBILES 135HP I/O motor. Includes 508-949-3025 HDTV-DLP TV Convection Oven 8’ x 11’ Karastan Call Don (508)344-9499 with stand for sale for $1500. St. Croix 1998 Arctic Cat 2005 trir. Full cover w/bimini, Oriental Rug MY GOOD-BYE Call (508)733-5047 for Bar Top & Barstools AM/FM/CD player, depth Pecan Dining Pellet Stove Freezers 440 finder. Plus extras. Mint New Fringe & YOUR GOOD BUY appointment. condition. $13,000. Professionally Cleaned Room Set Fireplace Insert Sinks $2000. 2000 Arctic Cat 600 to well-cared for BR chest of Used Only One Season! ZRT $4500. 2002 Arctic Cat Call (508)278-9259 $350 drawers, twin beds, dresser, 6 Chairs, Large Table, Large Santa Barbara 508-347-5503 Hutch with Glass Doors, Still Under Warranty. Thundercat $5500. All run Call Rich mirror; LR sofa, end tables, Spa/Hot-Tub 45,000 BTU great. bookcase, bric-a-brac; Serving Buffet, And Utility Trailer 2004 Sweetwater 508-826-2029 Table Pads. 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright $2400 Call (508)949-0482 round pine dinette table, Therapy Lounge, Neck & 508-476-7424 Paid $2600 Pontoon Boat ladder-back chairs. Very Nice Condition. $500. Asking $1500 Living Room Couch 774-922-3166 Foot Massage, 2 Additional 2002 800 Polaris Well kept, 20 foot, seats 11. $450 Therapy Seats Plus 508-765-5763 25 Yamaha 4 stroke/< 100 And Matching Chair 508-347-2203 Cooldown Area. Stainless Steel X-Package Floral Design Fabric Pedestal Table hours. Asking $9750. Waterfall/Volcano, Lights Bird Cage Low Mileage. GREAT Shape! Call (508)344-3075 $150 Nascar Diecast Italian made, all wood, Black (Different Colors). Starry (17inx17inx36in) $50. Leave Vintage Cameras $3500 OBO finish, oval shape. built in 413-245-9001 Night Blue With Red message for “Doc” And Movie Camera Call Bob Models leaf, 16 “ wide, 49” long, Maintenance Free Vinyl 2006 Bayliner “racing champ”, clear (860)974-9973 With Projectors 508-248-2962 Living Room (without leaf) 38” wide-30” Cabinet. One Year Old window, $5 and up. high. $400 or best offer. Paid $8000 New Vintage Radios 2005 Arctic Cat 185 Runabout Furniture Call 508-248-1411 Call (508)949-7539 Asking $6000 State Quarters 100’s Of LP Records 135 I/O HP w/extended swim Best Offer For: Will Deliver Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes Over 50-Year Old RC F7 Snowmobile platform, custom cover, New Clopay Pellet Stove Call (508)864-8578 of 500. Starting at $21 Allen Adding Machine Low Miles, Real Fast. trailer, coast guard safety FlexSteel Couch, package, used at most 20 Chair & Ottoman. Whitfield in great condition. per roll. Also Gold Photo Security System, Garage Door $500. Schwinn Electric Presidential dollar rolls. 2005 Arctic Cat hours. $13,750. La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. Premium Series, HDG, 9x7 complete with all Call (508)868-1972 Call (508)461-9810, ask Call for more necessary items including 440 Z-Model All Items High Quality, windows & inserts, hardware Scooter weather strips. Sandstone for Rich information, plastic holders Like New. Needs new battery, $60. Air (508)832-3029 or Snowmobile 2006 Polar Kraft color. $500 Penn 6 wt. Flyrod hockey table, $50. Video security system Like Brand New! Email For Photos (508)272-3433 complete with two videos [email protected] Call (413)245-9312 New Condition Flute with case, $250. Kodiak V 178 SC (508)764-6560 and two cameras and all $7500 For Both Great Family Boat. 401-316-4793 NEW Motorized Call 508-278-6419 Steam Radiator necessary cables. 508-987-9313 Tubing, Skiing, Fishing. Sears 7100BTU (Camel) Neon Sign - 50 Living Room Set Scooter Covers 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Excellent On Gas, From The Scooter Store. Piano Air Conditioner Years Old - Still In its Trailers Easily. 90” Sofa 43” long x 40” high x 13” Original Box Never Used $75 deep, 37”x40”x13” and 1994 Sea-Doo 17’8”, 92” Beam Love Seat Asking $1000 OBO Baldwin Spinnet Many Old Tools, Over Yahama 115HP Oriental Rug Light brown color. Bought at Queen-Sized 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Bombardier SP94 508-347-6561 Headboard & Frame good condition. Over $1000 50 Years Old Four Stroke Engine (Machine-Made) Steinerts. Good condition, (5 year full warranty) $700. $75 if new. All three for $400 508-335-1973 With Trailer 2 Matching End-Tables New Snap-On Call (508)832-5546 Excellent Condition, Runs Minn Kota Trolling Motor Call (508)885-4320 4-Drawer File Cabinet $25 For Appointment Take The Whole Set For Harley Davidson Located In Webster Great. Seat Just Recovered, (70lb thrust) Pier One Wicker Table & Technics Keyboard Low Hours On Jet Pump. Tons Of Extras! This Boat $1000 Or Best Offer Collectors Edition Piano Two Chairs With Is Loaded! Baldwin Spinnet With SX-KN 5000 with bench and Vintage Has Been Winterized, Will 508-867-9650 Toolbox Removable Glass Top stand. Programmed-excellent Need Cover. $27,000 New Bench. Good Condition. $95 Coin-Operated $1600 Black and chrome with $950 condition. $800. REDUCED!!! Machinist Tools Harley logos & flames. 5, H x Two-Piece Call (508)885-4777 Call Deb Tool chest, also other odds Jukeboxes 508-965-7077 Yours For $17,000 3, W 12 drawers. Must be TV/Microwave Hutch Complete and Working Beautiful Boat! Must See! and ends. seen. $4000 firm. Sauna $75 Call (508)234-8034 Finnleo, Portable, Comes Whirlpool Tub With 100 205 BOATS Dan Kenney Contact Dale 508-397-5289 $200 45 RPM Selections (508)943-8692 after 6pm. In 2 Pieces. Perfect *Flightcraft* 508-527-3820 For Two. Assembles Shenandoah Glass Table $50 Prices range from Mags With Tires In Minutes. Simply Headboard $50 $675 to $2900 Inboard Skiboat For E-Z-Go Golfcart Wood Stove 25 Foot Godfrey Peavey Stratocaster Plugs Into Standard Fireplace $100 Also Available 1989 609 hours. Good $175. Drum set, $250. Household Outlet. Takes 20" to 24" logs. Freezer $200 Sanpan Pontoon Plow For John Deere Asking $150 or best offer Assorted Coin-Operated condition, must see. Peavey bass, $200. Fender $500 Vacuum $10 $6200 Or Best Offer. Boat Garden Tractor bass amp, $200. Line-6 (860)928-4015 Swivel Chair $25 Cocktail Video Games 508-347-5725 and Vintage Pinball Call (508)867-6393 115 HP Yamaha outboard Truck Liner For 6’ Bed Spider amp, $300. Electric 5’x8’ Rugs $30 engine, Royal aluminum drums, $450. Tascam Snow Tires Stove $75 And Much More! canopy with skylights, dual Shop-Vac 4-track recorder, $100. Scooter for Sale 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like Door $50 1986 Bow Rider batteries with switch, MM1 16 channel Comes with 2 new batteries. new, winter ‘07. $300 or best Table $40 508-335-1973 170HP I/O Mercruiser with docking lights, S/S ladder, Rug (7’x10’) Asking $450 or best offer. TV Cabinet $50 EZload trailer. Great shape. w/Seashell Border mixer, $100. offer. For Appointment Ski tow bar. $9600. (508)943-3813 Call (508)867-2430 Call (508)234-7930 Call (508)826-2926 508-987-1504 508-347-5782 Located In Webster Call (508)943-5682 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 05, 2008

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Individuals Regional Spanish speaking Table Rentals and evening classes 508-987-0077 in any condition! interested in applying for this Commercial encouraged to apply. 508-949-2069 position must be available to Call Monday-Friday, $15 for a 8x6 space. Agility obedience and *Guitars*Amplifiers*Drums* Panel Contractor Evenings Gloria, 508-753-5031 205 Federal Hill work between 7am-9am and 9am-3pm Only conformation Saxes*Trumpets* 2:00pm-4:00pm, Hiring field carpenter, field Road *Keyboards*Pro Audio*Etc. Five days a week. laborer, shop fabricator. Independence Puppy Kindergarten EPA Program Qualified 281 FREE PETS Oxford, MA Call: 508-765-9352 For consideration, contact Call Mr. Tucker Healthcare E-Classic Starting Soon www.starwoodpetresort.com Open Mon-Sat Lt. William Hibbard at (508)987-0011 Call (508)767-1776 OUTDOOR WOOD FREE Kittens! (10-6) 508-764-5420 AA/EOE Males & Females. Beginner Obedience FURNACE Starting Soon 339 Main Street Truck Drivers Box Trained. 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SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL Grooming battery route truck. CDL $250 delivered SHELTER. Available TRAINING 239 West Main Street Part time Call 508-867-5525 East Brookfield Class A license required. 3 month seasoned www.secondchanceanimals.org Forklift experience Spanish Teacher $175 picked-up. “It’s all about the •Lessons Taught (Route 9 - Panda required. SEARCH $225 delivered. Garden Plaza) Needed at small private dogs!” Apply in person at: boarding school located in Woodstock Conveniently in 508-637-1236 LOOKING FOR A Call Terri 508-341-6355 Northeast Battery N. Brookfield. (508)450-3537 Your Home Rt 20 LOCAL. Monday-Friday, 9:00am- PUPPY? 508-832-9394 240 Washington 12:00pm, hours may be Come visit out country •All Breeds, All WAR RELICS flexible. FIREWOOD or visit our website Street Please send resume to: kennel in Charlton. Various www.collinswoodk9.com Ages & WAR Auburn MA Cut & Split purebred and mixed breed [email protected] Per Cord puppies. Shots, dewormed, •Humane methods SOUVENIRS IT’S A or fax to 128 cubic feet vet checked, health WANTED (508)867-3300 Seasoned $230 guaranteed. •Obedience WWII & Earlier NO-BRAINER Credit cards accepted. FREE Delivery For Monthly Payment Plan CASH WAITING! 333 SURROGATE Brimfield & 10-Mile Radius. FAN-C-PET •Behavior ETS STAFFING Available Call: 1-508-688-0847. MOTHERS Delivery Charge For Mobile Modification All Calls Promptly Machine Other Areas. (508)248-1184 Returned. Call Pete www.puppiesgalorekennel.com Grooming Salon I’ll Come To You At Operators Surrogate 508-612-7338 Certified Pet Your Convenience. Vicki Kelley Assemblers Find what you’re Mothers Wanted Dog Trainer 30 Years Experience. looking for, Lovebird Cages Professional Established Surrogacy Many Types, Includes A Member of the Warehouse quick and easy. Program seeks loving FIREWOOD Variety Of Bird Toys. Groomer Wanted-King Size women to carry couples’ Cut, Split & Delivered Breeding Boxes, Supplies APDT Positions biological babies 21-45, prior Seasoned 20 Years Exp. Bed Frame All Local. & Information. So we can get our bed off the Available Now! birth experience required, WOOD LOTS WANTED All Offers Considered. “We Go Right to All the time. non-smokers, generous Call Diane at floor. Head and foot board E-mail resume to: Call Paul All Calls Returned. Your Door” optional. TheHeartOf compensation. 508-832-9588 [email protected] 1-888-363-9457 508-769-2351 Spencer 508-987-2419 Call (774)452-4483 Or Call 508-799-0020 Massachusetts.com 508-987-5349 774-745-0173 www.reproductivelawyer.com NOVEMBER, 05, 2008 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

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433 CLEANING 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT RENT RENT RENT RESIDENTIAL Millbury Southbridge Charlton Line 3 bedroom apartment for SOUTHBRIDGE CLEANING Three Room, One Bedroom Clean Out Countryside Living rent, Fully applianced with Ballard Court Attics, Garages, Quality Work Apartment. Second Floor. Quiet, Peaceful, One washer/dryer, big back yard, Quiet Area. Stove, Three bedroom, first Cellars, Houses, With Experience Bedroom w/Garage In off-street parking, gas heat. floor. Hardwood floors, Apartments, Refrigerator & Heat Included. Two-Family Home. Full $1100 per month. First and Affordable Rates No Pets, No Smokers. Heat/hot water included 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Offices, Stores, Etc. Excellent References Walk-In Attic. New Stove last required. First, Security, And washer/dryer hookup. ENT ENT & Refrigerator, Newly Call (508)755-1400 $1000/month R R Appliances Call 508-987-1308 for References Required. Renovated, Hardwood $600/Month ask for Peter Demolition a Free Estimate Floors, Back Deck. 96 North Street Southbridge 508-347-7729 Includes Groundskeeping Southbridge Small Buildings Second floor 3 room, 1 3 room-1 bedroom 1st floor Large 2-bedroom & Plowing bedroom. Fully renovated. in quiet area. Heat, hot water, ATTN: Landlords $700/Month North Brookfield apartment. 1st floor, newly New cabinets, gas stove, washer/dryer, renovated, & de-leaded. Or House Owners 442 LICENSED DAY 508-612-3840 28 Spring Street washer/dryer hookups refrigerator all included. Pay Clean & Washer/dryer hookups, CARE *Southbridge* 3 large rooms, first in basement. own electric lights. $700 per enclosed porch. Great Paint Interiors floor. $625/monthly. $600/month, plus utilities month for one person/$750 neighborhood. for two. First/last. We Do The Work! *************** Beautiful area near References and security $850/month plus utilities, town central/post-of- Douglas required. 186 Hamilton Street Call (508)764-1484 First/last/security deposit The Commonwealth of Two bedroom, second 10% Discount fice, large, peaceful 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom No pets. Washer/dryer & credit checks. No pets With This Ad Massachusetts Office 2-bedroom home on floor. Heat/hot water 508-347-7433 of Child Care Apartments Available hookups. included Southbridge Call private street, $750/Month Services requires that Prices start at $845/month. Call (508)867-2478 3 Spacious Bedrooms, 2 appliances Large Closets, Large Living Southbridge 800-844-0034 all ads placed in the w/dishwasher, oil-heat, Includes heat, hot water, A/C, Or (508)867-7404 pool, fitness center & E. Main Street Room & Kitchen. Gas Heat Large Two Bedroom Brick newspaper for child fire-place, porch facing Various Two bedroom & Stove, Refrigerator, Condo. Large Kitchen brook, nice yard, on/off children’s program. care (daycare) in your Off street parking. North Brookfield Apartments Available Washer & Dryer Hookup. Second Floor. & Family Room. Laundry B. K. RUBBISH home include your street parking. Call (508)476-3777 New const. Heat/hot water. $600-$650/Month Plus utilities First & Security. Facilities On-Site. REMOVAL license number. Please call 2 bedrooms $750/Month $700/Month House, Garage, Yard, Elevator accessible, onsite Credit check, first, last Available Immediately (508)579-4809 laundromat, trash removal, 508-909-6397 Cellar & Attic Clean-Outs Douglas and security required. 508-981-1783 Call 508-881-6751 Appliances www.geocities.com/greg private parking. Appliances included for all Small Daycare nmargo/home One Bedroom Appliances included. Furniture Apartment NO PETS! Has Part-Time For more info Southbridge Call For Free Estimates $675/Month. Southbridge Serving All Of Central Mass & Full-Time Heat Included. (508)867-4277 Between 8am-4pm 56 Taft Street. 1st floor, 3 508-425-7117 Apartment Hunters Off-Street Parking. Monday-Friday bedroom. Double parlor, Modern 1 bedroom, 1-866-271-2150 Openings! Convenient Downtown North Brookfield washer/Dryer, off street quiet downtown area. 0-4 Years Old. Southbridge 508-764-1246 parking, gas/gas heat. $875 $600 per month Five Room, Two Bedroom Location. 5 Room, 2 Bedroom, Convenient Location. 508-737-4942 per month. First and last Includes heat, hot water Hot Meals, Fun Learning In Two Family. Stove, Fridge, First Floor Apartment. Southbridge required. and appliances. Activities, Reasonable Rates. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Nice Washer/Dryer Hookups, Call Pat (401)434-8997 Lease, security, deposit Call The Home. First & Security. Off-Street Parking. Nice Two Bedroom For Info Call Gloria Douglas and reference required. $825/Month Yard. Owner-Occupied One Bath, Gas Heat, Call (508)347-7709 Junk Man 508-234-0736 508-765-5775 Two Bedroom. $800/Month + Utilities Section 8 Welcome. New Appliances, Southbridge FREE BBQ License #2082929 No Pets/Smoking $600/Month Beautiful Two Bedroom Dishwasher. Quiet, Private References & Security Right Off Of Main Street. REMOVAL Country Road. No Traffic. Apartment, With Balcony. Required Call Tom At Completely Redone! Southbridge Removal of Metal, 454 HOME Auburn $800 Plus Electric. 413-477-6336 617-645-3372 Pakachoag Area No Smoking, No Dogs. New Everything NEW LISTING! Appliances, IMPROVEMENT Before 8pm Or Call Bert $750/Month Plus Utilities Two Bedroom Apartment, One Bedroom $650 617-699-7428 Spacious 5-Room, Furniture, TV’s. Second Floor. First + Security Required. 3 Bedroom Apartment Construction Interior Painting $950/Month Call (508)476-1722 North Brookfield No Pets. Washer/Dyrer Hookups, materials Cellars & Heat Included. In town applianced 2 Southbridge 508-826-9654 Refrigerator & Stove, Get Ready For The Fenced Yard, Porch Attics cleaned. Holidays! 774-696-1043 bedroom, first floor 1 bedroom apartment. Dudley apartment. Off street parking, Quiet residential area. Off-Street Parking, Updated Demolition of small Responsible & Reliable. washer and dryer hookup, Southbridge Bathroom, Ceiling Fans Professional Results. 4-Room Apartment With Hartwell Street buildings, Tires. Brimfield Off-Street Parking. separate utilities, no pets, $525 per month Bright 6 room, 3 bedroom Throughout. Reasonable Rates First and last. apartment, second floor. $800 Leaves & brush FREE Estimates Rural Setting, Spacious & $550/Month Plus Utilities plus utilities. Sunny. Two Bedroom, Two First, Last & Security $650 per month. Call (508)287-6256 Excellent condition, porch, No Pets. No Smoking removed. Small Licensed & Insured hardwood floors, First/Last & Security EDI Services Bath Apartment. Deposit Required. Call (978)939-5240 Residential Moves. Newly Carpeted. Call 508-949-3647 Southbridge washer/dryer hookups, AVAILABLE NOW! Furnaces Removed 508-867-7871 No Smoking, No Pets. For Appointment very nice area. North Brookfield 1 bedroom apartment, just $750 per month. Call 508-765-8730 Check-our-down-to- $850/Month remodeled. New kitchen and Call 508-347-2179 One Bedroom Apartment, Call (617)281-0831 earth prices first! Dudley First Floor. Off-Street bath. New appliances. Nice Or (781)444-1087 Southbridge PAINTING Parking. neighborhood, parking. Weekends also! First Floor, One Bedroom. $550+ security and Nice Area New Kitchen Floor, New $550/Month Interior/ First, Last & Security references. Three Bedroom Apartment All of Central Mass Bathroom, New Carpet. Southbridge For Rent. Living Room, Exterior Brookside Off-Street Parking, No Pets. Call (508)615-6513 and Connecticut 774-279-0651 Charlton Street Dining Room & Kitchen. Washer/Dryer Hookups, Available 12/1 Heat & Hot Water Included. 508-347-7804 Terrace Nice Area. Southbridge Off-Street Parking. Power Washing $580/Month 1 bedroom, first floor newly Three Bedroom, or North Brookfield Second Floor Apartment. Must See To Believe! ¥ FREE ESTIMATES ¥ Affordable 2 Bedroom Call 508-248-9609 Three Bedroom decorated. Brand new $950/Month 413-262-5082 FULLY insured Apartments For Rent. Apartments Available. kitchen, bath, great shape. Appliances Included. First/Last/Security Required. Reasonable rates Spacious, Fully $800-$850/Month $625 per month. Washer/Dryer Hookups, 413-789-2203 Call Rich Applianced. Dudley Call Damian Call (508)765-0914 Off-Street Parking. A/C In Every Unit! For Rent (508)868-7184 Section 8 OK. 508-248-7314 Southbridge Garages Available FALL Starting at $696 Two Bedroom Call 508-612-6530 Southbridge Rich O’Brien North Brookfield 2 & 3 Bedroom Nice area, first floor deleaded • On-Site Laundry Apartments. Apartments. Or 508-943-1703 x0 $650 Two Bedroom Apartment, 2 bedroom apartment. Large CLEANUPS Painting From $600/Month kitchen, pantry, hardwoods. • Basketball Court Second Floor. Available Immediately! Gutters & Eaves Cleaned Three Bedroom Off-Street Parking. Southbridge Washer/dryer hookups, Leaves & Brush Apartments De-Leaded, Renovated. Clean 4 room, 2 bedroom non-smokers/no pets, • Playground $700/Month Section 8 Approved. Removed 490 SNOW PLOWING $700-$900 Heat & Hot Water Included. duplex apartment. Stove, First/last required plus Trees Cut • Pool No Pets, First & Security refrigerator, hookups, references checked. Please Call First/Last & Security Required. Various Locations. Trees Trimmed INCOME LIMITS APPLY 508-943-1685 774-279-0651 basement, yard, good area. Housing Welcome Fertilizing & Liming SNOW Call 508-764-6554 No pets. Credit check, $800/month. Section 8 Welcome Or 774-277-1616 Snowplowing SHOVELING first/last & security. For an appointment, Office Open From: Northbridge $650 per month, Call Dave Walkways & Stairs Dudley (508)765-0237 Residential & Commercial Monday-Friday One Bedroom Apartment. (Linwood) Southbridge plus utilities. 508-347-7804 Includes Heat, Hot Water, & 2 & 3 bedroom, large Call (508)765-2658 508-867-2564 Sanding & Salting 9:00am to 5:00pm First Floor, Southbridge Responsible, Reliable, Weekend & Evening Washer/Dryer. Appliances, Four Room Apartment. apartment. Appliances, (Cell) 413-262-5082 Reasonable Rates Off-Street Parking, Secured NO PETS, washer/dryer hookups. Southbridge Non-Smokers Only. Appointments Building. Section 8 approved. Cozy Three Room, One Call EDI Services Available NO SMOKING. Clean Four Room Bedroom. Stove & Fridge. 508-867-7871 508-943-8826 Clean, Cozy, Quiet. Off-street parking. 508-304-5742 First, last and references. Apartment, Third Floor. $495/Month 433 CLEANING Brookside Terrace Off-Street Parking. First & Security, $800/Month Plus Security. $625 & $750 per month One Year Lease & 11 Village Drive Call (978)852-0886 References Required. Credit Check. Cats OK. Dudley Includes Heat, Hot Water, 413-283-5445 * TLC Home * Southbridge,MA 01550 Stove, Refrigerator, First & Last. 500 REAL ESTATE Renovated, Clean First Floor, $575/month Leave Message Three Bedroom Apartment. Blinds & Carpeting. Southbridge Cleaning Good Area, Off-Street Available Now 2 Bedroom Apartments, Call 508-765-0386 Have You Heard The 508-234-2025 All Deleaded. EAL STATE Parking. Includes Stove. Weekdays 9:30a-5:30p Southbridge Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” 501 R E (508)764-7675 $750/Month Plus Utilities. 508-473-4576 $575-$650 per month. We Use & Supply Organic Good References Required. To Apply One 3 Bedroom WANTED First/Last & Security No Pets, No Waterbeds Apartment and One 4 Cleaners To Ensure Your No Pets/Smokers. Section 8 Welcome. Family’s Safety. Oxford Bedroom Apartment Credit Check & References. One Bedroom Apartment Also: Holiday Gift Certificates 508-949-3044 Garage Stalls Remodeled. Available With Off-Street Parking. Now! Starting At Available For That C&C $625/Month $100/Month Special Someone! Southbridge $850/month Properties First/Last & Credit Check Please call First Floor, Four A Perfect Gift! Dudley 774-836-0189 Section 8 Welcome LOOK & COMPARE Two Bedroom Apartments. (774)253-0123 Room Apartment, 508-320-2175 CALL TAMMIE TODAY 508-987-2300 Electric Heat, 2 Bedroom $165/Week FOR A CLEANER Or $700/Month Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookups, Luxury Condo On Refrigerator, Stove, Southbridge TOMORROW! ************** Southbridge/Charlton Oxford 2 Bedroom Apartment Available. Garage, Large Yard. One Bedroom Apartment, 508-347-3275 Line. Appliances, Central Southbridge Senior Citizen Owned $670/Month Plus Utilities Third Floor. Stove & EQUAL HOUSING Air, $795/Month 2 Bedroom Apartments. Duplex Home Seeking Tenant Stove, refrigerator. Laundry facility on-site. Off-street First/Last & Security Refrigerator, Private 774-230-7885 OPPORTUNITY Also, Quality 1, 2 & 3 Starting At $150/week For Second Floor Apartment. Parking. One Year Lease. $800/Month Plus Heat parking. Freshly painted. 508-320-3368 Office/Homes Bedroom Apartments! No Pets. $525 per month. Security Deposit & ************** Webster 508-987-2300 Credit Check Spring Or Fall Cleanings Appliances, Off-Street All real estate advertising in Parking. 2 & 3 Bedroom First, last and security. Southbridge No Smoking/Pets Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or this newspaper is subject to Apartments Available $460/Month The Federal Fair Housing Act Call (508)765-0501 Five Room, First Floor Monthly Cleanings Starting at $165/week Southbridge Immediately! Apartment For Rent. Utilities Not Included. of 1968, which makes it Sturbridge Flexible Hours/Days All are newly remodeled, Call (508)864-5605 Pay Own Oil. Available November 1st illegal to advertise any Completely furnished 2 & 3 bedroom 508-248-3743 Registered/Insured/ preference, limitation or carpeted, stove & apartments available on Newly Renovated. Bonded efficiencies. All utilities refrigerator included. Washer/Dryer Hookups. discrimination based on race, and cable. $200 per Coombs Street. color, religion, sex, handicap, Section 8 Approved. Southbridge First & Last Month Required. References Available week. No Pets Allowed Applianced, washer/dryer 3 bedroom newly $700/Month. NO Pets. Southbridge familial status (number of Call Tammy at hook-ups. No pets. One Bedroom children and or pregnancy), Security Deposit & renovated. Washer/dryer 508-764-6425 508-579-0539 References Required Section 8 Ok. $700-$750. hookup. Section 8 ok, first Half-Duplex Split Foyer House/Office national origin, ancestry, age, New Refrigerator, Stove, marital status, or any First and security. and security required. Cleaning Available Call 774-289-1714 $825 per month. Southbridge Washer, Dryer. New Paint & intention to make an such References and credit Carpet. 8x8 Storage Shed. Reasonable rates. preference, limitation or check required. Available November 1st. Four bedroom, 7 rooms, 2 No job too big or small. Charlton bath, 2 living rooms, big Off-Street Parking. Nice discrimination. This Dudley Call (508)864-6554 Neighborhood. Days and evening newspaper will not 1BR,1BA $595. Call (508)596-8497 kitchen. 1650 sq ft. second hours available. Two Bedroom, Third Floor $700/Month + Utilities knowingly accept any Spencer Apartment. Appliances, floor. Off street parking, Call Wendy for a Southbridge section 8 ok, deleaded, First & Last advertising for real estate 1-2-3BRS Washer Hookup, 508-954-6141 FREE estimate at: that is in violation of the law. Lots Of Units. Off-Street Parking. SOUTHBRIDGE 3 bedroom, third floor. $650 laundry facilities, convenient location. (508)943-9880 Our readers are hereby East Brookfield No Pets. per month plus utilities. informed that all dwellings First & Security, References. BRAND NEW Available November 1st. $1000/month Southbridge advertising in this newspaper 4BR Seasonal House Call (413)335-6998 The Cleaning Rental $1000 $600/Month APARTMENTS! Call (617)645-2811 Paige Hill Area Woman are available on and equal Call After 4pm Excellent two bedroom opportunity basis. To Southbridge 508-943-1149 2 Bedrooms/$775. Southbridge apartment available. Good Old-fashioned house complain about Southbridge 3-4BR,1BA $900 Available now. 3 Bedrooms, Wall-to-wall Four Bedroom, Second Floor Townhouse style with cleaning! discrimination call The Stove, refrigerator and garage & fireplace. Over 20 years experience. Department of Housing and West Brookfield Carpet, Washer/Dryer Apartment. Stove, 1BR,1BA $625, East Brookfield dishwasher included. hookup, Gas Heat, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer Clean, quiet area. This is my business, and I Urban Development “HUD” No pets. First and take pride in the work I do! toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. House 9RM, 3BR,2BA, One Bedroom Apartment, Secure building. Storage, No Pets. Included. Off-Street Parking. Second Floor. Natural Off-street parking. First/Security Required. First/Last & Security. security. $750/Month Linda For the N.E. area, call HUD 2-Car Garage, $1950. Call for appointment ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Gas Heat. NO Pets. Call Nick (508)943-5901 Credit Check Required. (508)248-4675 or HouseworksRealty.com $450/Month or (508)397-1044 $1000/Month (774)200-3382 (774)289-3163 free number for the hearing 508-867-0903 Call (508)765-5852 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 508-867-9252 Between 9am and 7pm 508-943-1730 leave message 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 05, 2008

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 550 MOBILE HOMES 565 ROOMS FOR RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT Spencer 14x70 Mobile Charlton Southbridge Spencer Webster Two Bedroom House On Home Room For Rent Second Floor, 6-Room Newly Renovated Two 1st floor 3 room, 1 bedroom West Brookfield Southbridge Cranberry Lake. Big Living Available 11/17/08 Very spacious 2 bedroom Room, Washer/Dryer W/56ft addition which Apartment,Plenty Of Room. Bedroom, Plus Small Spare apartment newly renovated. Condo For Sale By includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Includes Heat, Hot Water, Wall-To-Wall Carpet. Room. Off-Street Parking, Stove and refrigerator apartment, second floor. Hookups, Deck, Water Electric, Cable, Local Phone. Close to center of town. Off- Owner Rights, Big Yard, Off-Street work room w/sink and 18ft No Smoking. No Pets. Washer/Dryer Hookups, included. off street parking, porch w/handicapped ramp. Private Entry & Bath. First & Security Small Garage. $525 per month. First and street parking, washer/dryer 2 bedroom. Fully Parking. No Pets. hookup. $700 per month, applianced, gas heat, Available November 1st Large hallways/doors, for Ready To Move In! No Smoking, No Pets. security required. No dogs. wheelchair. New CORI + 3 References Section 8 Approved. $800/Month Credit check and references plus utilities. No pets. central air, security $1000/Month Required Call for more details, system, storage, elevator. First & Last roof/windows. $98K plus $700/Month 508-949-0420 First/Last & Security. required. park share. 508-885-6445 Call (860)935-9177 (508)361-9720 Immediate occupancy. 508-885-5740 First/Last Required. Rent/rent with option. 508-335-6588 Bill, (508)347-5463 774-230-4350 Southbridge Call (774)230-7216 Second Floor, Two Spencer Webster 30 Poland Street Woodstock Valley 14x70 Mobile Bedroom. Stove, Rural setting off street Whitinsville Refrigerator. Hardwood parking large yard. Modern 4-Room Apartment, Lakefront Home Just Renovated. Kitchen , 1, 2 or 3 bedroom Home Spencer Floors. Hot Water Included. One bedroom loft On Witches Woods Lake. with central air. Mint $725/month. Appliances, Furnished. apartments. Large rooms, Direct Waterfront, Two Furnished Room For Rent No Pets. Southbridge condition to move in. Many In Luxury Home. 3 bedroom, central location, Large Rooms, Great with appliances. Off-street Desirable Maria Ave Bedroom. Victorian Cottage. First, Last & Security parking. No pets. new extras. Located in Private Bath, Parking, $675/Month $950/month. Closets! Off-Street Parking. Location! A View of The Lake From Less Than 1 Mile To No utilities included. attractive over 55 park in Laundry, A Bar. 508-829-5853 References, security Spacious Two Bedroom, Every Room! Sturbridge. and no pets. I-395. Walking Distance First/Last & References Dead-End Road, Quiet Quiet, Scenic Home Two Bath, Garden-Style Call Joe (508)347-8976 With Fireplaces. Southbridge (508)885-6005 To Most Webster Schools. Call (508)476-7856 Condo. Featuring Large Neighborhood. No Pets. $975/Month Plus Utilities $500/Month All Included. Three Bedroom Apartment. Living Room, Dining Area Leave Message Spencer $700/Month With Sliders To Deck, Fully Security Required. 1983 Mobile Home Newly Renovated, Whitinsville 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. 508-579-2436 Wall-To-Wall Carpet. Third Floor, Four Rooms, Call 508-943-0972 Applianced Kitchen. 860-933-5765 Economical To Heat. All Or 508-949-1400 One Bedroom Apartment. Move-In Condition. 860-786-7186 Two Bedroom, $850/Month Quiet Neighborhood Near All Remodeled With Section 8 Approved Applianced, Off-Street A Great Buy At Parking, Trash Removal. Webster Shopping Plaza. Small Pet $119,900 546 CEMETARY LOTS Attached Screenhouse. Spencer Lead Paint Cert. No Pets. Allowed Park Share Included. First & Security Clean, Quiet Area. Brand New 2 Bedroom Bousquet Real Estate Room For Rent No Smoking, No Dogs $625/Month 508-765-5411 3 Lots $69,000 OBO 774-230-0617 Apartment, Second Floor. 508-234-0930 All Utilities Included. First & Security Off-Street Parking, Stove & Pine Grove OPEN HOUSE Includes Parking Space. $625/Month Refrigerator Included. Sunday, October 19th Non-Smoking. Southbridge 508-885-4496 First/Last & Security Deposit. Cemetery 510 520 HOUSEMATES Whitinsville, MA Noon-2pm $100 Per Week OR Two bedroom Credit Check Required. 508-867-5043 OMMERCIAL USINESS All Adjoining, Side-By-Side. $400/Month apartment. Renovated and Spencer $850/Month C /B 508-281-4429 508-943-1730 Douglas Good Location Near deleaded. Vinyl sided, wall Two Bedroom Apartment. Front/Path. Brookfield to wall, tile kitchen and bath, New Appliances, Newly Charlton Professional Female Seeks Same To Share House On Asking $1100 Each 55 Plus Community. new porches and windows, Renovated. Second Floor, Webster Centrally Located, 1400 Or $3000 For All 3 off-street parking. Off-Street Parking. Wallum Lake. Private Nanatomqua Mobile 565 STORAGE SPACE First Floor, Nice Area, Clean Sq.Ft. (20’x70’), 4-Bay 508-234-5389 Home Park. $600.00/Month. $725/Month Two Or Three Bedroom. Unfinished Building Beach Rights. FOR RENT Section 8/RHI welcome. First & Last Large Yard, Parking. Close Available. For Storage, Etc. $550 Rent Including Utilities. 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Call 781-449-5511 774-230-5198 To I-395. Washer/Dryer Will Finish To Suit (Heat Separate) Carport, Screen Porch, 774-232-9688 Cemetery Lot Hookups. Long-Term (2+ Years) For Sale New Appliances, Spencer Southbridge Spencer $850/Month Leasee. Other Space New Roof. 1700 sq ft with garage door Two bedroom townhouses. 860-315-7139 Available Soon. Worcester County Memorial 508-892-7228 and interior lights. Two Bedroom Apartment Park, Paxton, MA. Third Floor 1 year lease, no pets, 860-481-1617 Call Owner Roommate 774-262-7307 Terrific location. appliances, hookups. First 508-248-1687 Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, Washer/Dryer Hookups. 2 Lots (1 & 2) Call (508)320-2329 Newly Rehabed, and last months rent. Webster Wanted Brookfield $625 to $720. Security Large 1 bedroom, second $1500 For Both Convenient Location. to share 2 bedroom Call 508-347-3884 Nanatomqua Mobile $650/Month Plus Utilities deposit $500. floor, newly decorated. Chase Mill apartment in Dudley. $400 Call (508)886-4312 Leave Message If No Answer Home Park 508-769-2500 No pets. Complex per month. (55 And Over) Webster References required. Call (508)713-1049 30 Poland Street Sturbridge $625 per month. (Formerly Ethan Allen) 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 for details Cemetery Lots Bath, Living Room, Large Need Some Extra Space To 1738 House Call (508)943-8755 Located In Dudley, MA Store Those Summer Toys, Southbridge before 7pm Indoor/Outdoor Space for Sale Kitchen, Laundry Room Two Bedroom Apartment. Free Electric, Heat, Worcester County Memorial With New Appliances, Boats, Etc.? Stove & Refrigerator Hot Water Included In Available For Immediate Webster Small & Large Units Webster Small Room For Rent Park-Paxton, MA And Door To Back Porch. Included. With Heat & Studio. All Appliances. Lease For Storage, 2 Lots (#408A) available in Available. Off-Street Parking. $675/month Large Two Bedroom, Light Industrial, All Utilities Included. REDUCED Call 508-949-1400 First Floor. Laundry. the beautiful Garden of Valor No Pets. Off-Street Parking Manufacturing, Office. II. $5,000 for both. $79,900 Or 508-943-0972 After 5pm Credit Check, First & Last. 508-347-1101 Secure Building. Attractive, $550 Per Month 508-868-4662 Leave Message Very Clean, Coin-Ops, Heat. Call Today For Info Male Or Female. Call (508)987-0531 $750/Month 774-280-6026 Call 508-764-6803 Sturbridge Cats OK MUST BE SOBER! Retiring? After 5pm, Ask For Al $840/Month OPEN NOW!!! 774-232-9960 Beautiful three bedroom, First & Last CEMETERY Think Of A Mobile Home 575 VACATION RENTALS 1 1/2 bath, half-duplex. 508-943-2578 Tri-State Speedway In A Beautiful Park In Southbridge Finished basement. Stove, Indoor Go-Kart & 525 HOUSES FOR RENT LOTS: Sturbridge. Two Bedroom, 2nd Floor. refrigerator & dishwasher Webster Amusement Center Two in the Two Bedrooms, One And Quiet Neighborhood, Not Far included. Storage Modern Two Bedroom, Charlton Garden of Valor One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, From Center Of Town. HEAT, space, nice yard, Third Floor. Very Clean, at Worcester Memorial New Roof, New Windows, Florida Hot Water & Appliances convenient location. Appliances, Storage, Spencer Two Bedroom, Older Home Park in Paxton. And Many Updates. Included. Off-Street Parking. Available Now! Porches. Cats OK. In Rural Neighborhood, On $1500/best offer. $90,000 Office Space Charlton/Southbridge Line. Disney Area Washer/Dryer Hookups. $1195/Month $670/Month Bright & Spacious Rooms In Please call 508-347-8791 No Pets Also available: First & Last New Windows. All the comforts of Beautiful, Historic Victorian. $850/Month 508-885-5133 First & Security Deposit Newly remodeled three 508-943-2578 Centrally Located On Route Sturbridge home, with the bedroom. Convenient Utilities & Oil Heat 508-765-9673 9. Ample Parking. Great Not Included. $99,900 attractions nearby. location. Refrigerator Webster Location. Variety Of (Park Share Included) 2 Bedroom, & stove included. No Smokers. Security + First. Cemetery Plots at Southbridge Nice, Clean One Bedroom Floorplans Available. References/Credit Check Worcester County Charming, Move-In Ready. 2 bath condo. Two Bedroom, Single Family $995/Month Apartment In Quiet Call Scott Required. Fully Applianced, C/A, Open Sleeps 6, Home. Stove, Refrigerator, First & Last Required Owner-Occupied Building. 508-320-2814 508-764-3316 Memorial Park Floor Plan. Two Bedrooms, $500 Per Month, Plus Full kitchen, pool, Washer & Dryer Included. Call (508)867-8881 Or Neil in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. One Large Bath. tennis and more! Off-Street Parking. Utilities For Qualified 508-868-1043 Call (508)987-6180 Maintenance Free. Shaded. First/Last & Security. Applicants. Monthly Fee $180. $75/per night. Credit Check Required. Sturbridge No Pets, Non-Smoking. Dudley Includes Taxes, Cable $900/Month Sturbridge Heights Off-Street Parking. Stove Southbridge 8 room, 5 bedroom Cemetery Plots TV And More! Reserve now for 508-943-1730 (Hall Road) & Refrigerator Included. Retail Space waterfront cape. No Worcester County Memorial Why Rent? Fall & Winter 2 bedroom. Heat included. First/Last & Security Deposit. smoking or pets. $1800 per Park, Paxton; 2 Person, 860-315-7122 Credit Check & References. Main Street, high visibility. month plus utilities. Garden Of Faith. Southbridge: First, last and security. $1300 per month 508-885-4078 $795 per month. Call 508-943-2640 Call Pam Remax Professional $1400 OBO (For Both) Large 1 bedroom modern. plus utilities. Associates (508)885-5556 Currently Sells For $2100 Sturbridge Wall to wall, appliances 1 year lease required. Call (508)765-5995 Mobile Home 55+ Call (508)729-3429 Webster or log onto Direct From WCMP. included, coin-op laundry, no www.pamcrawford.com Please Call 1 Bedroom, Ideal pets, lease and security. Second floor, 2 bedroom. Location, Close To $575 and up, utilities not Uxbridge Appliances included, off 508-892-1679 Florida street parking, no pets. Webster Everything. New Floors, included. One bedroom apartment with Leicester Carpets, Paint, Windows, Fort Myers Beach Call (508)764-2866 loft, stove and refrigerator Washer/dryer hookups For Rent Garden of Prayer Call for appointment Two Bedroom With Custom Shower, Cabinets & included. $625 per month Starting At Kitchen, Fireplace, 3 lots, side by side, buy two One Bedroom Beach Spencer plus utilities. First and last. (508)943-1703 x0 for $2000 and get the third Counters. Newer Furnace, Cottage. Garage, Basement, A/C & More. 1 Bedroom Apartment Near Also have garage for rent for $2.00 Per Yard, Washer/Dryer free. Choice ground. March Bus Route.$550. $100/month. Webster Square Foot! Hookups. Includes Heat, Worcester county memorial Washer/Dryer. $2200 No Smoking/Pets, Third Floor, Three park, Paxton MA. $37,500 Call 9000 sq.ft. Hot Water, Electric. (Off-Season) Weeks Off-street parking. (508)294-1498 Bedroom, Updated $1250 Call (508)234-7116 508-347-7027 Coin-Op on site. Bathroom, Large Kitchen 6500 sq.ft. Owner/Broker October, November, First/Last, Security & with Appliances, 3400 sq.ft. Maria Hopkins Sturbridge Retirement December and Background Check Uxbridge Washer/Dryer Hookups, Two Cemetery Two Bedroom Apartment. 2500 sq.ft. 508-868-3538 Community April Call (508)885-9307 Wood Floors, Storage, 1000 sq.ft. Lots Completely Rebuilt In 2002. From $450/Weekly Convenient Location, Nice Backyard, Off-Street or (774)696-4567 Off-Street Parking, Worcester County New Floors, Walls, Doors, Parking, Near Downtown 7500 sq.ft Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, All Clean, Quiet & New Flooring, Washer/Dyer (Free-Standing) Memorial Park Spencer $850/month Pomfret In Paxton Bathroom. Carpeting On All Well Equipped. Hookups. No Pets. First & Security 3 Bedroom Apartments $725/Month 2500 sq.ft Beautiful, restored 3 Floors Except Kitchen & Near All Attractions. $850/Month 508-278-9374 Available Immediately! (Free-Standing) bedroom Carriage house $900 For Each, Bath. New Vinyl Siding. 774-262-0340 Off Street Parking, Call 508-951-2641 on 30 acres with pond! No $1800 For Both 508-735-9639 Section 8 approved. Call Owner smokers. $1800 per Webster Webster 508-753-3670 Call Cheryl Call (508)987-3214 (3) One Bedroom & Studio month. Lease. 413-245-4181 Year Round Apartments Available. Two Bedroom Apartments. Lisa Davidson Realtor Florida Spencer From $500 To $600 Coin-Op & Off-Street (860)377-8747 or Winter Parking. Second & Third Woodstock, CT WORCESTER COUNTY St. Petersburg 4 room, 2 bedroom, Three Bedroom Apartment Floor Available. No Pets. Commercial For Lease 3 Bedroom Ranch, deleaded, first floor. New Available December 1st $600/month 1500-2000 sq.ft. MEMORIAL PARK; Home Loaded, with laundry room flooring, paint, w/d hookups, $800/Month First/Last & References Dry Storage Or Storefront. Paxton, MA This 1475 sq. ft. 2 Beaches 1 mile away, parking, trash pick-up, no Off-Street Parking, $500-$750/Month 2 adjoining lots. bedroom 2 full bath, fully Busch Gardens 20 pets. First last security 508-943-1076 Pomfret furnished, like new home Coin-Op Laundry. After 5pm Tarred Parking For Asking $1500 or Best Offer minutes away. ($400) references, credit Elegant, antique country for both call (508)867-3820 inside and out, is in a $1200/month with utilities First/Last, Security & 20 Plus Cars. home. 3-4 bedroom, 2 check. $750 plus utilities. Credit Checks. 860-237-5526 beautiful 55 and older including HBO Webster bath modern kitchen, gated community. It’s (508)885-4612 508-479-8714 January ‘09-March ‘09 evenings Two Bedroom, Completely dining room, FP’s, Worcester County located in Fort Pierce, FL., 508-865-5777 Redone. New Tile Floor In beautifully restored. No just minutes from beaches not available Kitchen, Hardwood In 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE smokers. $2000 per Memorial Park Garden of the Cross and great fishing. Many Spencer Webster Bedrooms, Sunporch, month. Lease. other extras. $79,900. Call (508)885-6613 In-law 1 bedroom efficiency 1st & 2nd Floor, 5 Room Huge Yard. 2 lots side by side. Price Spencer Lisa Davidson Realtor $3500 for both. Make an offer. apartment. Quiet location, Apartments. Large Living No Pets. (860)377-8747 Call (508)779-0311 includes, heat, electricity and Room, Coin-op In Basement, $700/Month Two Bedroom Condo. Bright, Call (508)721-8924 cable. No pets, no smoking. Off-Street Parking, 603-313-3475 Modern, Contemporary WELLS, MAINE References required. Section 8 Approved. Style. Hardwood, Worcester County Available now. First and For More Information Tile, & Appliances. Southbridge 565 ROOMS FOR RENT Village By the Sea West Brookfield Great Kitchen. Beautifully Memorial Park, 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. security. $695 per month. Call (508)943-8807 One Bedroom Apartment. 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape. Call (508)885-2604 Landscaped Grounds. Modern kitchen, living room, Spencer Pool complex, with First Floor, Private Entrance. Convenient Location. Paxton jacuzzi and exercise room, Webster Stove & Refrigerator. laundry/mud room, garage, 4 lots in the Garden of the Large room for rent. Luxury Sturbridge Rent To Own! private back yard & patio. home, private bath, walk in outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Two Bedroom Apartment For No Pets. Cross, which is the oldest A/C, cable. 2 Bedroom. Heat Included. Rent. Second Floor, Recently $525/Month Plus Utilities (6 Months Credit) $1500 per month plus garden in the park. Value closet, laundry, parking, bar. Washer/Dryer Hookup. Remodeled. No Dogs. First/Last & Security Plus From $850 utilities. First and security. $7000, asking $6000. $500 includes all. Non Daily Rate $80-$90 $975/Month First/Last & References. References. Call Scott References required. Will sell separately. smoking. Cat ok. Security. Call For Details 508-347-2987 Call 508-987-3214 508-867-2540 508-320-2814 Call (508)729-0910 Call (508)892-8685 Call (508)579-2436 (508)429-7568 YOU WON’T FIND YOUR LOCAL PIZZA PLACE ON JUST ANY SEARCH ENGINE. All local. All the time. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com NOVEMBER, 05, 2008 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Aut motive

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Bought new at Low Price Reflects 114k, www.krausecars.com 99%, runs perfect, With Toyo Tires Balance Of 100k Mile Asking $7200 Diamond Chevrolet. Very Warranty. New Timing Belt, and Green/Grey, brush guard, (285-60-R18) good condition, 2000 Chevy 508-248-6070 Extensive Tune-up 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY needs rear fenders, $3500. Fits Cadillac Escalade. runs great. $2500. $7900 After 5pm $12,990 Malibu Charlton REDUCED Call (508)949-1525 Tires Half-Worn, Good (508)347-9386 V6, 126k Miles, A/C, Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Condition. Wheels In Power Everything. CD Player. 508-248-6863 2002 Lincoln LS $5700 191 W. 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(508)799-9969 or best offer Sharon 774-287-2031 (508)717-9244 715 AUTO SERVICES 2004 Dodge 2002 BMW 325ci Intrepid D&M Convertible Excellent condition, one Excellent Condition. owner, only 35,000 miles. Towing & 38,883 Miles. Automatic $6000 firm. Transmission With Sports Call Pat, (508)943-8712 Recycling Shift Mode. Grey Leather Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. 2000 Dodge Paying CASH Harmon-Kardon Sound For Your Junk & System, Premium Caravan Unwanted Vehicles Wheels, Etc. 56,000 miles, excellent $19,999 condition. Non-smoker, Fully Licensed Contact Josh am/fm/cd, recent tires. & Insured 508-885-7085 Asking $4100. Cars, Trucks and 1983 Lincoln Town Farm Equipment 2005 Buick Car Wanted 20,000 miles, estate car. Century Excellent condition. Always Call D&M Towing New tires, new brake job, garaged. $4500 or best offer. 508-887-3645 Runs excellent. Loaded. (508)317-7092 $5,000 TOLL-FREE 774-230-0899 1-877-820-2TOW 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Also Available: 2003 Buick 130k Miles New and Used Century Asking $1200 OBO Auto Parts Silver, runs well, A/C, cruise Call Jeff 774-402-8222 Inquire at: control. Automatic car starter. $3700. 508-347-7490 www.dmtow.com 2003 Dodge Ram 1994 Dodge Viper 1500 Red, With White Stripes. Junk Cars & Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, 17k Miles. Showroom Trucks Wanted runs excellent, bed liner. Condtion, Not A Scratch! $8995. Has Remote Large Trucks & Call (508)347-7832 Keyfob Starter As Well As Equipment Phone Remote Starter. 1999 Buick Park $31,500 OBO Cash Paid Can Email Photos. FREE REMOVAL Ave 508-248-5993 401-965-8949 Loaded, like new, leather, 122K miles. $4500. Call (508)752-8683 1994 Dodge 720 CLASSICS Intrepid 1996 Buick 86k Miles, Needs 1989 BMW 325i Transmission Work. Red convertible new black Century Good Body, Strong top new transmission, Excellent Condition, Only 51k Miles. Engine, Good Tires. automatic, runs perfect, Nice Car $5500. Call (413)245-4587 Asking $2400 508-943-4614 Asking $700 OBO Call Before 8pm 1985 Buick 1993 Cadillac 508-892-4434 Riviera Must Sell My Beautiful, Fleetwood 1992 Dodge Restored Pride & Joy! Florida car. 46k miles, regular gas; 17-18 in city Stealth 135k Original Miles. Pretty Red, Mint Condition. Blue With Black Landau 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Light Blue with Light $6500 OBO Roof. Plush Interior. 508-347-3613 Mechanically Good. Blue leather interior. $6200. $2500 OBO Call (508)832-3029 or 508-476-1721 (508)272-3433 1985 Fire-Engine Red Mazda RX7 1962 Buick 2005 CHEVROLET 1.1L Rotary Engine. MALIBU Mint Condition. Electra 225 $9,995 4-Door, Excellent Running & Single Owner, 54k Miles. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Always Garaged, No Rust, Body Condition. 36k Original 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Miles. Light Grey. (508)943-7474 Sunroof. Price Negotiable (800)339-2321 Runs Beautifully. Call Laurie www.krausecars.com $5000 508-450-5740 508-845-9237 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 05, 2008

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(508)943-7474 75K miles, in very good package, runs great, one Call (508)765-6168 $2400 (800)339-2321 controls. $7500. 2000 Yamaha 200 2006 Keystone 508-248-1535 Call (508)864-3198 condition. Asking $6000 or owner, always maintained, all www.krausecars.com Blaster Sprinter Travel best offer. recent brakework done, very 2003 Silverado 2008 Honda Rebel New Brakes, Runs Trailer Call Tatyana, clean, some rust, Michigan 2005 GMC ENVOY XUV dependable. $4500. 2500 HD $14,950 Excellent, Good Condition 31 Feet, New Tires, Well (508)949-6082 Payloader & CMX250C $1200 OBO (508)277-7829 Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Just bought, has 84 miles. Maintained, Slide-Out, grey, loaded, leather, Backhoe Model 75 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Awning, Ladder. Sleeps 6. 1994 Chevy 3/4 2005 FORD FREESTAR tonneau, chrome step, tow Paid $4000 but too old to 413-245-6130 (508)943-7474 ride. $2990 FIRM. Dual Cam Hitch, TV, AC/Heat. Ton $13,995 package, excellent condition. 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Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge train coverage on 2007 & 2008 models only. 3.9% 60 mos. on certified used vehicles. 12 mos., 12k mi., bumper 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots Two seater, new battery and 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA to bumper on GM Vertified vehicles. 0% financing on new 2008 in lieu of rebates. New Silverado financing 0% Of Chrome Added, 1,493 recently serviced. Excellent With Tow Dolly. (508)943-7474 Miles, Flawless. condition. Includes trailer Ready To Go (800)339-2321 36 mos. prior sales excluded. Tax, title, reg., & doc. fees extra. Not responsible for typographical errors. Must Asking $5800 and cover. $2500 or best $10,900 www.krausecars.com take delivery by 11/7/08. 860-792-1168 offer. Call (508)234-0252 508-347-3262 NOVEMBER, 05, 2008 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 9 Aut motive 2009 Audi A5 Coupe Delivers A Lot Of Performance For Less Than $50,000

BY KEITH GRIFFIN ly unites the acclaimed Audi it’s accelerating from a stoplight engine starting; and an advanced design language and thrilling or passing on the highway. Audi Audi parking system that fea- I was discussing popular dynamic driving performance says within 6.1 seconds, the 3.2 tures a rearview camera that aspects of a newspaper with an and combines generous refine- FSI quattro with manual six- helps to make tricky parking in editor and managing editor ment with the brand’s character- speed gearbox sprints from 0 to 60 cramped spots easily negotiable. recently. The managing editor, istic quality and sophistication.” mph. The top speed is limited to The reason one needs the sort of an academic journalist Somewhat in my defense, the 130 mph, which I never tested, but rearview camera is outward visi- deep down, was somewhat aghast first time I was introduced to the would have loved to (on a race- bility isn’t great. Set your mir- that one of the more popular fea- S5 was next to the Audi R8. Not to track, of course). rors correctly, though, and you tures in her paper is a short inter- go all gossip page on you, but I This is a surprisingly comfort- shouldn’t have any problems. view with newcomers in the busi- think it would be like meeting able car for a tall driver but only So, if there’s a coupe in your ness arena. I said it just proves Jennifer Aniston and Angelina if you travel sans rear seat pas- soul, you could do a lot worse that a lot of times we journalists Jolie at the same time. sengers. A small child might fit than an Audi A5. It delivers a lot are out of touch with what the Audi also raises a good point in behind you, but this is not a car of performance for under $50,000. readers like. its hyperbole for the A5. Coupe for four adults. Then again, peo- Well, the same can be said of buyers don’t buy their cars for ple who buy coupes rarely think (Questions and comments about automotive reviewers. Sometimes practical reasons. They buy them in terms of four people. It’s usual- this review and other automotive we’re out of touch with what peo- for emotional purposes and ly just them and the significant concerns can be e-mailed to used- ple like. Case in point is this design plays a huge part in that other heading off beautiful week- [email protected]. All queries week’s Audi A5. I’ve found this emotion. Frankly, I get a lot more ends in the country. (At least are answered.) coupe attractive since I was first excited by the Jaguar XK, but that’s what the marketing people introduced to its sporty sibling, that coupe has nothing on the A5 would have you believe.) VITAL STATISTICS the S5 but I was totally unpre- when it comes to curb appeal Handling is exceptionally good Wheelbase: 108.2 inches pared for the reception the Audi based on the comments I on the A5. It feels right at home Length: 182.1 inches A5 would get on the road. received. on both city streets and the open Width: 73 inches People love it. My next-door It’s a good thing the rest of the road. It liked zipping around Height: 54 inches neighbor couldn’t stop raving car is as good as the design. The downtown Hartford, as well as Curb weight: 3913 lbs. about it. People at traffic lights Audi A5 3.2 FSI engine produces making longer runs. (It’s the kind Engine: 3.2-liter V-6 marveled at it. I got lots of ques- 265 hp and a superb torque of 243 of car that makes you invent Horsepower: 263 tions about it. ft. lbs. in a broad rev band of 3,000 errands to run – as long as Torque: 245 lb. ft. Normally this next PR state- to 5,000 rpm. In combination with they’re about 20 miles away.) EPA estimated mpg ment would make my eyes roll up standard Quattro permanent all- The A5 with a six-speed manual city/highway: 17/26 inside my head, but I think Audi wheel drive, the A5 has strong starts at $40,700. The model I Base price: $42,000 has nailed it: “The A5 successful- acceleration at all times, whether drove had the six-speed automat- As-tested price: $47,590 ic transmission and cost $42,000. Also consider: Frankly, unless you really want a Porsche Cayman, manual transmission (and both Infiniti G37, BMW 3 series my cars have them), there’s little reason not to get the automatic. Its around-town mileage, accord- Auto Review ing to the EPA, is 17 vs. 16 for the manual, which does better on the highway at 27 mpg vs. 26 mpg. The annual fuel cost for both is identical, with premium fuel required. The A5 that Audi loaned me for a week had a few luxury options worth mentioning: adaptive bi- Xenon headlights with the dynamic cornering light system and an LED strip of daytime run- ning lights; eyless access for the doors and trunk and keyless 10 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 05, 2008

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