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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY MAN FROM VILLAGER STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — The Town STURBRIDGE IS Administrator Search Committee presented three new candidates for the town administrator position to CHARGED the Board of Selectmen Monday — sort of. BY GUS STEEVES At the onset of the meeting, STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Selectman Hal White requested A Sturbridge man was arraigned Chairman Mary Blanchard recuse last week on charges he allegedly herself from the discussion, citing a molested a boy repeatedly over five Kopelman and Paige legal opinion years, but released on just $850 bail from September, that stated anyone with a GPS tracker. on the board with immediate familial relations in the applicant pool should Dudley District Court records Courtesy photo not participate in such discussions. show Samuel Gonzalez, Jr., 41, of STURBRIDGE — Lex and Renee Edme, directors of the Mission of Hope facility in Grande-Goave, Haiti, are seen in the Blanchard explained her husband, 100 Heritage Green Drive, Charles Blanchard — who had previ- Sturbridge, was charged with statu- quake-ravaged nation as they sit with residents, volunteers and staff in the ruins of their orphanage after the Jan. 13 earthquake. Sturbridge’s Stuart Rankin is second from right. See story, additional photos, Page A-9 ously submitted his resume for con- tory rape of a child, indecent sideration as town administrator — assault on a child under 14, and wit- was no longer among the possible ness intimidation. He pleaded not candidates. guilty on Feb. 1 and returns to court “Mr. Blanchard had sent in a letter Feb. 25 for a pretrial hearing. withdrawing his application,” she In a police report with various said. names and relationships blacked Library advocates argue for funding Chairman of the Town out, Sturbridge Detective Mark Administrator Search Committee Saloio states the case came to light BY GUS STEEVES ering at the Charlton Public said the libraries recognize the James Ehrhard, along with the rest of when the boy reported to staff at a STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Library was upset at Gov. Deval poor economy is hitting everyone, the members of that committee, pro- Southbridge school that he had CHARLTON — Librarians Patrick’s plan to slash about $3.5 so they’re “pretty much looking ceeded to present the new list of three been sexually abused “on multiple might have the stereotype of million from statewide funding. for level funding.” candidates to the board, which includ- occasions.” The principal there con- being meek, quiet types, but they They argue it would essentially Even that will be a challenge, ed one familiar name. tacted the state Department of certainly threw the book at the kill off the regional sharing net- however, since library use on John D’Agostino, former town Children and Families and region’s state legislative delega- work through which residents can average has risen about 6 percent administrator of Mansfield, who was Southbridge police, who had SAIN tion Friday while arguing against get materials from any participat- in the past year, with several the only one of the three candidates (Sexual Abuse Intervention cuts in the governor’s budget pro- ing town, rather than be limited places seeing hikes of more than presented in the last go-around to gar- Network) representative Rosie posal. to just what their own library can 20 percent, she added. Others ner direct support from any of the Alicea interview the boy. Alicea “We do a lot for a little, and all stock. observed that many people are selectmen, was again presented as a learned the alleged incidents we ask is that state and local offi- Several present noted an irony coming for help with resumes and finalist for the position. involved anal rape, oral sex, expo- cials continue to support library in doing that, arguing the network other job search concerns, while “I admit [he] is a little controver- sure to video porn and inappropri- funding,” said Mary Rose Quinn could be a model for how the state some get aid with learning sial,” Ehrhard said. ate touching and occurred “while of the state Board of Library can promote regionalization for English and other skills. Ehrhard continued, explaining that despite some concerns swirling visiting [Gonzalez] at his Commissioners. “We’re at the other expensive services. “We are an economic recovery around D’Agostino, the search com- Sturbridge apartment,” Saloio breaking point now and can’t con- “That’s the very model we’ll engine,” Quinn said. mittee looked for the applicant with wrote. tinue to supply the services” if lose with cuts in funding,” said The legislators in attendance the most superior skill set, and the such a cut happens. Celeste Bruno, the board’s official Turn To RAPE, A11 Turn To LIBRARY, A12 Turn To TA, A11 page Specifically, the breakfast gath- spokesman. She had previously page page What’s in a name? Election 2010 BRIMFIELD NATIVE’S MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECOUNTED Ehrhard: ‘I do what

BY CHRISOTPHER TANGUAY VILLAGER STAFF WRITER BRIMFIELD — Undoubtedly, I think is right’ everyone in the area has heard of Hitchcock Free Academy, Burgess Elementary School and Harrington Memorial Hospital. How many RUNS AGAIN FOR though, know where those names came from? SELECTMAN These locations are just a few of the countless schools, hospitals, BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY bridges, parks and ball fields, sec- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER tions of highway and other areas baring the name of a person, or per- STURBRIDGE — Tantasqua sons, once notable and respected Regional School Committee mem- enough to have such a facility ber and Chairman of the Town named in their honor,but have since Administrator Search Committee faded into obscurity. James Ehrhard has thrown his hat So who are these people? Where into the ring for another shot at a did these names come from? seat on the Board of Selectmen. Lind Swink, a Hamilton, Ohio Air Ehrhard said Monday, that he Force veteran and daughter of a Courtesy photos planned to turn his nomination papers — with double the amount of World War II Marine, asked herself Among the historic figures for whom that very question six years ago required signatures — into Town U.S. military camps are named is James Ehrhard after spending a lifetime moving Brimfield’s Maj. Gen. Erasmus Darwin Clerk Lorraine Murawski on from one military base to another, Keyes, below, for whom Camp Keyes in Tuesday. the board. each of them named for people of Augusta, Maine was named. Soldiers are As of Monday,Feb. 8, no other per- whom she had no knowledge. seen at the camp in the 1930s, above. spective candidates for the Board of Last year, Ehrhard was one of “I began to wonder, who were Selectmen have taken out nomina- four candidates vying for two seats these people?” Swink said. tion papers, according to Murawski. on the board, and was narrowly Featured in her latest book, “In the country.One such story is that of One seat is on the ballot in the edged out by incumbent Ted Their Honor: The Men Behind the Major General Erasmus Darwin upcoming election, that of longtime Goodwin by only 14 votes. This year, Names of Our Military Keyes, the namesake of Camp Keyes Sturbridge Selectman Harold “Hal” Ehrhard has turned that defeat into Installations,” are more than 500 in Augusta, Maine and a native of White. At the Board of Selectmen knowledge and motivation. stories of the men and women Brimfield. Monday, Feb. 1 meeting, White said “Losing by 14 votes confirms one whose names have been memorial- he was undecided as to whether or Turn To BOOK, A11 Turn To EHRHARD, A11 ized on military installations across page not he would seek another term on page ALMANAC ...... 2 LOCAL SPORTS POLICE LOGS ...... 5 VILLAGER TRIVIA OPINION ...... 10 Including this year, how MR. VALANZOLA WARRIORS CLIMB many times has OBITUARIES ...... 13 VISITS LONDON LADDER Punxsutawney Phil seen his SPORTS ...... 14-15 shadow? PAGE 3 PAGE 14 Answer inside. INSIDE 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, February 12, 2010 Candle business ignites support in Sturbridge VILLAGER

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY items, which are sold at such Planning Board in May 2008 for a ration,” she said. ALMANAC VILLAGER STAFF WRITER stores as Whole Foods and site plan approval of 20,000 square Bubon also said the improve- STURBRIDGE — Everybody’s Vermont Country Store. In addi- foot facility to be built at 51 ments to the town’s water supply OPEN TO CLOSE sights are set on bringing new tion to the manufacturing side of Technology Park Road. system should be completed with- commercial interests into town. the business, the Dunn’s will also Approval of that plan however, in the next year. HOLLAND: 413-245-7108 The Planning Board Tuesday took be opening a retail outlet for their lapsed because no work had been “We should be well underway in Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and a couple big steps in that direc- candles on-site. done on the site in the year since it the spring,” Bubon said. “The 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. tion. Dunn said the candle company was granted. A provision of the waterline should be complete, FISKDALE: 508-347-6486 David and Beth Dunn of Mole will employ approximately a original approval allowed for a hopefully, by the end of the con- Weekdays 9:00-4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 Hollow Candles met with the dozen people, some of whom will one-year extension if he requested struction season next year.” board to request a waiver of site be relocating with the business it. While the board was willing to STURBRIDGE 508-347-6463 plan for a candle manufacturing from Shelburne Falls — the rest “By the time we got the permit, work with Prouty to see the build- Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 operation to open on Charlton will be new hires. the economy went into a freefall,” ing project take shape, the devel- BRIMFIELD: 413-245-3451 Road in Sturbridge. Beth Dunn said they expect to Prouty said of the project, which oper was not certain that a year, or Weekdays: 9:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 Town Planner Jean Bubon iden- have the storefront open sometime was also held up because of a lack even two, would be enough time to tified the location as the All Star in late spring or early summer of of water connections in the area. wait for the right conditions and WALES: 413-245-9808 Weekdays 8:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 4:30 and building, which a year ago was this year. Prouty requested a two-year complete construction. Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 being considered as an alternate “It’s an exciting promise that extension of the site plan approval “I can’t guarantee there’s going location for the Town Hall. you’re coming to town,” Planning in order to wait out the economic to be a building there two years David Dunn explained that Mole Board member Penny Dumas said slump and ensure water is avail- from today,” Prouty said. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Hollow was incorporated in to the Dunns. “We’re happy you’re able at the site by the time of con- The one-year extension of the Leverett in 1969, later relocated to here.” struction. site plan approval was approved STURBRIDGE Shelburne Falls, and is now mak- The waiver of site plan was Bubon said it was only within unanimously by the board. $100, 47 Glendale Road, Christopher S. ing the move to relocate in approved unanimously by the the board’s authority to grant a The next meeting of the Olander to Amy M. Olander. Sturbridge. board. one-year extension, but did say Planning Board will be Tuesday, $100, 88 McGilpin Road, Stephen A. The Dunns are actually former In another public hearing she could make sure Prouty is Feb. 23. Knox and Mary Kathleen Knox to Mary Sturbridge residents, having lived Tuesday, the board met with alerted of the expiration date Kathleen Knox. here in the 1980s. Daniel Prouty, a developer of before it arrives to give the chance Christopher Tanguay may be $100, 7 Village Green, Sharon A. “Our signature product is hand industrial properties and trustee to request another extension. reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- Nowak and Rosemary Nowak to Sharon dipped tapered candles,” Dunn of One Picker Realty Trust. “We could flag the file to auto- mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- A. Nowak. said of Mole Hollow’s favored Prouty came before the matically notify him prior to expi- press.com. $285,000, 205 Podunk Road, George W. Mailloux and Florence R. Mailloux to Anthony Ditomasso and Amber S. Messina. NEWS BRIEFS $199,500, 7 Crescent Way, Unit 310, Main Street Senior Housing LLC and SPL Development Group LLC to Anton “This is a terrific opportunity to learn about satellite at Charlton Baptist Church. “Focus on Concetta Prenneis. Kid’s Expo benefits the all the great things to see and do in our region Marriage: Celebrating God’s Design for during February School Vacation week, when Commitment” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to BRIMFIELD families are looking for quality activities. We 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at Charlton Baptist, Molly Bish Foundation hope to see everyone there,” said Williams. 50 Hammond Hill Road. The conference fee is $100, 60 Little Alum Road, David J. $20 and includes a catered lunch. Bronson to David J. Bronson and Melissa STURBRIDGE — A fundraiser for the Molly The conference will include inspiring testi- J. Lee-Bronson. Bish Life Guard Foundation, will be held at the Free motivational talk at monies from others who’ve overcome marital WALES Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, struggles. In addition, a number of speakers 366 Main St. from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday,Feb. will provide their perspective on strengthen- $100, 17 Hidden Acres Road, Estate of 15. The event will be held on Tuesday,Feb. 16 as Hitchcock Academy ing marriage including authors Gary Thomas, Harold Kemp Bateman (Terry C. Magill, an alternative date, in the event of bad weath- BRIMFIELD — Motivational speaker, author Francis Chan, Stephen Kendrick and Gary Executrix) to Anthony Reanaud. er. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for chil- and former television host Margo Chevers will Chapman; relationship counselors Les and dren with proceeds going directly to the Molly give a free presentation titles “How to Get UP Leslie Parrott; and actor Kirk Cameron and Bish Life Guard Foundation. For more infor- HE TATS on a Down Day,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday,Feb. 24 at his wife Chelsea. T S mation, contact Front Office Manager, Brian the Hitchcock Free Tickets are available at Charlton Baptist or Per capita income, by race or ethnicity Amedy of the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Academy, Route 20, MorningStar Bookstore (cash only) in ($)Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Conference Center at 508.347.7393. Brimfield. Auburn. Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. Auburn...... 0 The event called Kid’s Expo, will attract fam- Chevers has been pre- 20. For more details on the conference itself, go Brimfield ...... 15,000 ilies from throughout Massachusetts with senting speeches and to www.charltonbaptist.org. For ticket nfor- Brookfield...... 10,367 interactive booths, games, food and giveaways. training programs to mation, call Charlton Baptist at 508.248.4488 or Charlton ...... 0 All children who attend the event will receive groups since 1986. She email [email protected] Douglas ...... 0 ID kits from the Molly Bish Foundation. will share with the audi- Dudley ...... 2,000 Country Bank For Savings will serve as a spon- ence how to pull them- Holland ...... 0 sor for the event. selves out of those tempo- Society of Genealogists Leicester ...... 0 According to Event Organizer Julie rary blues so you can live Northbridge ...... 28,837 Williams, the Kid’s Expo marks the beginning Margo Chevers a more fulfilling, happier Oxford ...... 0 of Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference list summer hours day. Southbridge ...... 0 Center’s Wonderful February Kid’s Week. Everyone has days when they need extra AUBURN — The summer meetings of the Spencer ...... 30,000 Many local celebrities and activities will be motivation. Margo will give specific tips on Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc Sturbridge...... 0 featured at the event including radio personal- how to maintain motivation on a daily basis Worcester Chapter will be held on the second Uxbridge ...... 0 ities Jen and Steve from 104.5 WXLO who will She’ll also give you an insight into how she Tuesday evening of each summer month — Wales ...... 0 serve as Master of Ceremonies; Mass Motion developed her positive attitude as she strug- except for the summer break during July and Webster ...... 0 Dance Academy; Finz the mascot from the gled to escape a life of poverty and failure to August when no meetings will be held. 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SPEAKS OF GRASSROOTS AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH CAMPAIGNING IN KEYNOTE TO CORRECTION The $15.1 million Gov. Deval Patrick delivered to the town for renovations to the BRITISH CONSERVATIVE PARTY wastewater treatment plant will equate to a $200 savings off the $700-$800 impact the BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY they are running and creating project will have on individual sewer rate VILLAGER STAFF WRITER that personal contact with the payers. The wastewater treatment plant WALES — Wales selectman individual constituents.” will not have an impact on property taxes. Michael Valanzola got the chance To highlight his thoughts on to participate in some “cross- the damage a negative campaign pond” politics recently when he can do to a candidate’s chances of delivered a keynote address to the being elected, Valanzola drew British Conservative Party in from recent events here at home. PUBLIC MEETINGS London, England. “I spent a significant amount of Valanzola was invited to speak time talking about the Mass. elec- by his former college roommate tion,” he said. “I was surprised by Christopher Boerl, a doctoral stu- the number of people in my audi- Regional dent at the University of London, ence that had heard about the MONDAY, FEB. 15 who has been working closely Mass. election and knew the with the Conservative Party, names Martha Coakley and Scott Town offices will be closed in observance of which is hoping to regain some Brown.” Presidents’ Day. ground in the Parliament in this Although he had studied poli- year’s election. tics of the United Kingdom while The leading political party in in college, this was Valanzola’s Brimfield England, the Labour Party, has first time visiting that region of TUESDAY, FEB. 16 had majority control in the world. While on his six-day The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 Parliament for the last 12 years. trip, Valanzola was treated to a p.m. in the Elementary School cafeteria. “I jumped at the opportunity,” private tour of the Houses of Valanzola said. “It wasn’t some- Parliament, during which he thing that I was going to turn stood in the exact spot where Sturbridge down.” Winston Churchill delivered a The basis of Valanzola’s rousing call to arms during World Notes: • Annual reports must be submitted address to the Conservatives was War II. The selectman also got the to the Board of Selectmen’s office by Friday, campaign tactics and the impor- chance to tour the country of Feb. 12 to be included in the Annual Town tance of portraying a candidate Wales. Report. as a regular person, not just a rep- “It was surreal, for sure,” resentative of a political party. Valanzola said. • The Annual Town Election will take place “You’re voting for the party Getting a firsthand glimpse Courtesy photo on Monday, April 12, 2010 with the polls, over there,” Valanzola said. “So into the inner workings of Wales Selectman Michael Valanzola stands outside the Clock Tower of the located at Burgess Elementary School its not as individualized as it is England’s politics, Valanzola said Palace of Westminster — Big Ben — after his private tour of the Houses of South Gym, open from 7 am - 8 pm. here in America. there were some similarities and Parliament during his recent visit to address the UK’s Conservative Party. • The Recreation Dept. is now accepting “They very much devalue the vast differences between that sys- employment applications for the 2010 candidate and the conservatives tem and ours in the United States. Summer Recreation Program. Applications think that may be a reason why “The British system is just so tary involvement in Iraq and Atlantic and address such a large are available outside Room 35 at the OSV they haven’t been too successful different than ours,” he said. Afghanistan, an initiative that group of influential people in Lodges temporary Town Hall. in the last few elections,” he was spearheaded primarily by London, Valanzola said he is “Certainly there are a lot of paral- TUESDAY, FEB. 16 added. lels but there are major differ- Republicans in America. happy to be in Wales, Mass. Valanzola said he spoke about ences too.” However the British elections “I love traveling and I love see- The Board of Selectman will meet at 6:30 his own campaign when running The Conservative Party, still turn out this spring, Valanzola ing different parts of the world,” p.m. in the Sturbridge Senior Center. for selectman and for the informally known as the Tories, said the impact will be felt here at he said. “But sometimes my Tantasqua Regional School are not necessarily the same as home as well. favorite part of the trip is when I WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 Committee. American conservative “Great Britain is probably our get off the plane in The School Building Committee will meet “I talked basically about grass- Republicans. Valanzola said the greatest ally,” Valanzola said. “As Massachusetts and I’m home.” at 6:30 p.m. in the Burgess School library. roots campaigning,” Valanzola British Conservative Party stress- we’ve seen in international The Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. in said. “I touched on my own expe- es fiscal responsibility much like affairs, where goes the United Christopher Tanguay may be Room 55 of the temporary Town Hall. rience, knocking on doors.” conservatives in America, but States, so goes Great Britain and reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- “I talked about the need to real- pointed out that it was Labour vice-versa.” mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- THURSDAY, FEB. 18 ly be out there,” Valanzola contin- Party Prime Minister Tony Blair As much as he enjoyed the press.com. opportunity to travel across the The Conservation Commission will meet at ued. “Out really explaining why who supported England’s mili- 7 p.m. in the Senior Center. The Town Hall/ Center School Building Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Senior Wales completes, moves along block grant paperwork Center. Wales BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Chairman of the Wales Board of Selectmen said he most excited about the benefits to VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Michael Valanzola said the independent grant Hitchcock Academy, where his mother once TUESDAY, FEB. 16 The final approval needed from a local body his town is applying for, while specifically served as assistant director and he enjoyed The Board of Health will meet at 6 p.m. in was given Tuesday night when the Wales geared toward one section of Wales, will have many of their social programs during his Town Hall. Board of Selectmen signed off on both collec- a positive impact all the residents in town. childhood. tive tri-town and solo grant applications for With improved roads and better drainage, “I have a special place in my heart for WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 money from the Massachusetts Department of Valanzola said, come increased property val- Hitchcock Academy,” Valanzola said. The Wales School Committee will meet at 6 Housing and Community Development. ues, “making it a better place to live all “Anything we can do to help Hitchcock is a p.m. in the Wales Elementary School. The next step in the process is for the around.” definite benefit to the greater community.” Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to com- At a meeting in Wales on Wednesday,Jan. 27 Bracciotti said the results of the grant pile all the necessary supporting materials to to discuss the grant, Wales Road applications should be available in mid to late go along with the applications before they are Commissioner Mike Wasiluk said the prob- summer. submitted to Housing and Community lem with water backing up on the roads in Development in another week. Woodland Heights is due, in part, to a lack of “We’ll work at a torrid pace until midnight maintenance and human impacts on the ele- on Friday the 12th,” said Paul Bracciotti of vation of certain properties over the years, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. “It’s a causing runoff to pool on roads and other Stonebridge Press mad dash to finish the writing.” properties. The collective grant is a request from The majority of the Wales grant, if awarded Villager Newspapers Brimfield, Holland and Wales for $108,600 to — $659,307 — would go toward work on the be used for installation of an elevator and roads, with $76,500 used for engineering and assistance with certain programs at inspection, $484,370 for actual construction Hitchcock Free Academy, as well as a contri- and $48,437 held in contingency. bution to the Tri-Town Domestic Violence According to Wasiluk, the total amount is Task Force and housing rehabilitation. equal to almost 11 years worth of Chapter 90 Bracciotti said the home rehabilitation por- funds — state funds intended specifically for tion of the grant would be doled out as loans, roadwork. Town-to-Town with a declining balance over 15 years. If a Valanzola said he recently received support homeowner who receives the improvement from State Sen. Stephen Brewer, D-Barre, in Classifieds loan stays in the house the money is used to working toward receipt of the grants. improve, the loan is forgiven. “It would be a win-win for everybody in 1-800-536-5836 Newspaper Inserts are one of the best “The balance declines a little each year so at involved to get the funding to make that hap- marketing tools available. the 15th year, the balance goes down to 0,” pen,” Valanzola said. 508-765-6940 Bracciotti said. “So if they wait long enough, As for the tri-town application, Valanzola Direct mailed to every home or zoned they effectively become grants.” If the homeowner relocates within 15 years, exactly where you want for a fraction of the cost they will be obligated to fund a pro-rata pay- of direct mailing. back, which is in turn used as program income to fund future grant awards. 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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY volunteer on the town’s fire depart- way surveyor. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ment, where he would eventually Selectman Earl Johnson remem- HOLLAND — An influential chap- work his way up the ranks to chief bers his friend fondly. ter in the history of Holland politics under the tutelage of Walter Woods. “He was a great guy, he’ll be sore- and public safety came to a close “Walter Woods was my second fire ly missed,” Johnson said. “He was a this past week, as two major contrib- chief that I worked under,” Parron true gentleman, a true Christian, utors to Holland’s legacy passed said. “Walter was a great man to and he was there for anybody who away. work for.” needed his help.” Dorothy “Dottie” Parron, the first Although he spent the last 10 Johnson recalled a day, years ago, female police officer in town, and years of his life living in Palmer, when his then 5-year-old son Brian Walter Woods, a former fire chief — Woods’ reputation around town is — now the Holland Highway among a litany of other titles — one of a man who would do whatev- Surveyor — offered to help lighten both died on Sunday, Jan. 31. er he could for anyone who needed Woods’ workload by taking some “She was truly a pioneer, which is him. livestock off his hands. a tribute to her character,” acting “He was just beloved by so many “For four cents, Walter sold him a Police Chief Sgt. Bryan Haughey people,” said Deb Tierney, outreach goat,” Johnson laughed, adding that said of Parron, who was appointed worker for Holland’s Council on there wasn’t a kid on Stafford Road to the Holland Police Department in Aging. that didn’t have his bicycle repaired 1973. “The hallmark of him was his by Woods at one time or another. “There were very few female kindness and his willingness to Selectman James Wettlaufer said police officers during that time,” help. His generosity and his Woods and his family are some of Haughey added. “She was a genuine Christianity out-shown every other his oldest friends in town. part of Holland’s history.” Dorothy Parron Walter Woods quality,and his wife is a delight, too, “When I first came to Holland According to Parron’s son Robert, she was town clerk here for years,” these were some of the first people I a former Holland police officer and got my mother. For his mother, serving as a police Tierney continued. “He was ever met,” Wettlaufer said. fire chief as well, his mother’s most “Next thing you know, they said, officer was a way to give back to her extremely generous and yet, being “He was very,very generous to the exciting night on duty was her first. ‘we’ve got to have a female officer.’” community and remain close with an old Yankee, he never threw any- town,” Wettlaufer continued. “If Dottie’s husband and Robert’s For the next six years or so, her family. thing out. And you wouldn’t expect something needed to get done, he father Edward Parron was deputy Parron proudly served her commu- “It was another way to spend that kind of generosity from some- was there and made sure it was get- chief at the time. nity along side her family members more time with my father,” he said. body who saved so much, but he ting done. He was just an all around “It happened one night when I and other officers of the Holland “This way, she wouldn’t sit at home saved and salvaged so he could pass good man. guess they were out and they had to Police Department. and worry, she would sit at the it along to other people.” “It’s kind of like the end of an era pick up a female,” Parron said. “It’s a source of pride that we’ve department and worry.” Besides holding the position of for our community.” “They had no actual female officers all had, all our lives,” Parron said of Robert Parron left the police fire chief, Woods was a selectman, Christopher Tanguay may be to sit with her or to check her or his family’s contributions to the department while his parents were assessor, Planning Board member, reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail keep an eye on her so they went and town. still dutifully tending their posts to cemetery commissioner, and high- at [email protected]. State gearing up push for ‘green communities’

BY GUS STEEVES Chap. 43D) already comply. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Such places do have to meet certain mini- Local officials have been talking about mak- ma, including two acres for a solar farm, 1.5 ing Southbridge a “green” community for a MW for a wind turbine, or 30,000 square feet year or more now, with repeated references to for manufacturing or research buildings. the rail trail, alternative energy and recycling. Among other things, it does not cover landfill But even before that, the state passed a law gas-fueled plants, hydroelectric projects — just being implemented now — that could (because of the extensive federal involvement make that whole process a lot easier. Called in such plans) or biomass power-only plants the Green Communities Act, it “required a like the controversial one proposed in Russell, whole bunch of changes to state law making but does allow biomass combined heat and Massachusetts the greenest state” once power plants and even plants drawing power they’re in effect, said James Berry, Western from ocean waves, he said. Mass. regional coordinator for the Dept. of “The idea’s not to make it extremely diffi- Energy Resources. He noted the Bay State is cult … [but to] raise the bar,” Berry said, not- now second behind California. ing some town only use special permits for “[The act aims] to incentivize people to do businesses. Doing that allows towns more con- what you probably think we should do anyway trol over what comes in than the alternative — save energy and reduce our dependence on (site plan review), but can make decisions fossil fuels,” he told a small group of people at “subjective” as planning boards incorporate the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday. the rather nebulous concept of “what fits into Among other things, he noted it requires ener- the character of the neighborhood,” he said. gy companies to do a lot to promote energy The third requirement is for towns to look efficiency before they can propose building at their total energy use — in public buildings, any new power plants. One major way is schools, town vehicles, traffic lights and more through energy audits funded by a tiny sum — and devise a five-year plan to reduce that by earmarked from all energy bills — contrac- 20 percent or more. The state is offering soft- tors will come in and look at town buildings to ware to help such towns keep track of their see what they need to save energy and how usage, and the energy firms are required to long it would take to recoup the costs. offer what’s termed “net metering.” With that, Similar audits are available for residences, users who install alternative energy sources taking an hour or so (depending on how big in their buildings (municipal or residential) Gus Steeves photo the house is). When this reporter’s own home can actually spin their meter backward and A stuffed animal display looks over the shoulder of presenter James Berry and Monson High School junior had one last week, the two men from get paid if they create more power than they Monica Morin, who arranged Berry’s talk as part of her quest for a Girl Scout Gold Award. Conservation Services Group (a firm con- use. Towns can also create power at one site, tracting with National Grid) replaced all of send it to the grid, and get the same amount Such measurements are similar to the cur- dows. Such windows would be much more effi- the lightbulbs with energy-efficient fluores- for free at another town building. rent Energy Star system and use the Home cient than their old ones, but probably not cents, pointed out common places heat leaks “That’s doable, but it’s a non-trivial task. It Energy Rating Service, which was invented meet the current code. out the walls (sockets, switch plates, any holes requires doing more than just changing a few about 20 years ago to standardize how to iden- To her, too rigid interpretation of the code for wires or pipes, etc), identified places extra light bulbs,” Berry said. “… When my son or tify more efficient homes for federal energy- could prompt some owners to just let old prop- insulation should go, and noted we could prob- daughter is standing here 40 years from now, I efficiency mortgages. Defining a home that erties deteriorate because they can’t afford to ably save extra money by getting a new refrig- think this’ll all be old-hat. Every technical meets the minimum standards of the 2006 make the expensive upgrades meeting the erator, among other things. problem they have with this is fixable.” building code as having a score of 100 and one code would require. For similar households, Fourth, towns must commit to buying only using no energy at all as 0, the “stretch” sys- Berry noted the towns can use some of their www.MassSave.com lists a variety of state fuel-efficient vehicles except for DPW, fire tem requires new homes to score 65 or less, GCA funds to create zero- or low-interest incentives to help people buy insulation, pro- trucks and ambulances; police cruisers are Berry said. By contrast, Energy Star certifies revolving funds for residential projects. grammable thermostats, better windows and presently also exempt “until they become anything under 85. Furthermore, the Legiuslature is currently other upgrades, including 50- to 75-percent, commonly available.” (Berry agreed with an “We need to think about what’s the biggest considering a bill allowing such upgrades and $1,500 to $2,000 discounts and rebates. By con- audience comment that European police tend bang for the buck,” he said. “… It will be more home energy projects to be paid back over trast, the Green Communities Act doesn’t pro- to drive more efficient cars already.) They also expensive to do it right. You can’t just have my time via property taxes. In that case (which vide funds directly for residential upgrades, need to implement a policy encouraging other son come on Monday morning; he won’t do it some states already allow), the owner could but if a community meets its requirements, fuel-reduction activities, such as carpooling, right.” sell before it’s paid off, and the new owner they become eligible to tap into $10 million a especially if the town lacks a fleet. Berry noted some have expressed concern would simply pick up where the old one left year, some of which can be used for revolving Lastly, all new buildings — municipal, resi- that the initial cost might pose a problem for off. funds for residents, Berry said. dential or business — must be energy-effi- poorer people, and that could be true, but in Berry’s talk was arranged by Monson High Those requirements require some work on a cient. That comes, Berry said, “by changing the longer-term it will save them money. School junior Monica Morin as part of the 60 town’s part, he said. The first two involve your building code.” Last month, an update of Among other things, the law sets the bar for hours of community service she needs to do to adopting “as-of-right siting” under which the State Building Code took effect requiring renovations and remodeling jobs “substantial- earn a Gold Award, the highest rank in Girl renewable/alternative energy generation, better insulation and other improvements. ly less” than for new construction, and addi- Scouting. She said she conceived it after being manufacturing or research firms can avoid One “optional appendix” dubbed the “stretch tions only have to meet the code within the part of the environmental action team at the the lengthy special permit process if they seek code” allows towns to vote to accept even more new space, not the entire building, he said. school and taking a current issues class that to locate in town-designated areas, such as an stringent criteria based on what Berry termed That sparked a question from Brimfield’s included looking at what options Monson “explicitly defined” green business park. “performance testing, not just prescriptive Sue Hilker that Berry admitted he couldn’t might have for green energy. Towns must arrange their processes to com- testing.” In other words, inspectors will also immediately answer. She wondered how the plete all necessary project reviews within a come to see the “Stretch code” is being fol- law would affect owners of old homes with lit- Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 or year, so those who have accepted the more lowed, rather than simply “prescribing” what tle or no insulation and bad windows who, for by e-mail at [email protected]. stringent Expedited Permitting law (MGL should be done. example, chose to buy used double-pane win-

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MONDAY, FEB. 1 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 arrested Michael Harper, 22, of 444 Main St., failure to use care in stopping were filed fol- on an unspecified warrant. lowing a motor vehicle accident on Charlton STURBRIDGE — 3:32 p.m. — A distur- STURBRIDGE — 7:25/9:01/11:16 a.m. — STURBRIDGE — 8:08 a.m. — Issued crimi- Road. bance/dispute was investigated, Heritage Accidents with property damage were investi- nal summons for shoplifting to man after inci- STURBRIDGE — 10:41 p.m. — An accident Green Drive. gated, Brookfield Road, Holland Road, dent at Xtra Mart. with property damage was investigated, STURBRIDGE — 5:18 p.m. — Vandalism McGilpin Road. STURBRIDGE — 9:16 a.m. — After an inves- Fairview Park Road. was investigated, Kelly Road. STURBRIDGE — 5:39 p.m. — Responded to tigation, police issued criminal summonses STURBRIDGE — 5:21 p.m. — An investiga- accident, Route 15. for vandalism to four people — two juveniles MONDAY, FEB. 8 tion was initiated, Old Hamilton Road. STURBRIDGE — 9:42 p.m. — Arrested and two adults. STURBRIDGE — 9:16 a.m. — Ryan A. Timothy Bennett, 30, of 600 Main St., STURBRIDGE — 5:10 p.m. — Traffic stop led TUESDAY, FEB. 2 Worcester on an unspecified warrant. McDowell, 28, of 351 Sturbridge Road, to woman receiving criminal summons for Brimfield, was arrested for operating a motor STURBRIDGE — 9:33 a.m. — An accident THURSDAY, FEB. 4 unlicensed driving. vehicle with a suspended license and no with property damage was investigated, OSV STURBRIDGE — 7:19 p.m. — Investigated inspection sticker, Route 20 and Cedar Street. Access Road. STURBRIDGE — 9:02 a.m. and 2:29 p.m. — accident at Burgess School. STURBRIDGE — 12:33 p.m. — An accident STURBRIDGE — 1:04 p.m. — A 16-year-old Investigated two larceny complaints. SATURDAY, FEB. 6 with property damage was investigated, Route juvenile was arrested following an investiga- STURBRIDGE — 4:33 p.m. — Issued crimi- 20 and Technology Park Road. tion into a missing person/runaway, Main nal summons to woman for driving after reg- STURBRIDGE — 12:18 a.m. — Investigated STURBRIDGE — 6:03 p.m. — Bonnie J. Street. istration revoked. dispute, Heritage Green. Russell, 48, of 33 Argonne Road, Billerica, was STURBRIDGE — 2:12 p.m. — Laurence K. STURBRIDGE — 4:24 p.m. — Traffic stop led STURBRIDGE — 1:16 a.m. — Accident on arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor Ledford, 28, of 69 Marshall Road, to the arrest of Justin Riopel, 20, of 51 Fiske Hill Road sent person to hospital. vehicle, negligent operation of a motor vehi- Hillsborough, N.J., was arrested for operating Breakneck Road, for leaving the scene of an STURBRIDGE — 1:16 p.m. — Investigated cle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspend- a motor vehicle with a revoked license, speed- accident and defacement of property. accident, Route 20. ed registration, uninsured motor vehicle, pos- ing and not in possession of registration, New STURBRIDGE — 11:44 — Disturbance on STURBRIDGE — 7:26 p.m. — Took Mark session of an open container of alcohol in a Boston Road. Shore Road led to the arrest of a juvenile, 17, Olearczyk, 50, of Ware into custody on unspec- vehicle and marked lanes violations, Route 20. STURBRIDGE — 10:52 p.m. — Kimberly for domestic assault and witness intimida- ified charges to aid another agency. STURBRIDGE — 6:59 p.m. — Keith Donahue Shea, 35, of 91 Webber Road, tion. Garfield Brigham, 36, 13 Blueberry Lane, was Brookfield, was arrested for operating a motor SUNDAY, FEB. 7 FRIDAY, FEB. 5 arrested for assault and battery, Blueberry vehicle under the influence of liquor, negli- Lane. gent operation of a motor vehicle and marked STURBRIDGE — 3:42 p.m. — Charges of STURBRIDGE — 12:06 p.m. — Responding unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and lanes violations, Main Street. to incident at Cumberland Farms, police Students, patrons named George and Martha saluted at OSV

STURBRIDGE — Keep the kids busy during February school vacation week at Old Sturbridge Village with a mix of invigorating outdoor fun and cozy indoor activities and hands- on crafts. Enjoy a winter scavenger hunt, sleigh rides, ice skat- ing (bring your skates), and sledding (on 1830s-style reproduc- tion sleds). Indoor activities include puppet shows, hearthside cooking, candle-making, and butter churning. Children can make and take a “thaumatrope” — a 19th century toy that fools the eye. For all times and details: 1-800-733-1830; www.osv.org. Skirts will swirl on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, as the Old Sturbridge Village dancers present a Washington Birthday Ball in the Bullard Tavern. Beforehand, OSV historians will discuss 19th-century hairdressing techniques (including bear grease and sausage curls) in “Her Crowning Glory”; etiquette for the ball in “Please Take Hands”; and 1830s ball accessories in “Frills and Furbelows.” On Presidents Day Feb. 15, Village blacksmiths will demon- strate hatchet making in honor of George Washington. Visitors make a George Washington hat, see how a George Washington cake is made, and hears period songs and stories about the first president. Everyone named “George” or Martha” will get free admission to OSV Feb. 15, and the “Indian Doctress” will present Algonkian winter fashions and stories. Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New England life in the 1830s and is open year-round. Winter hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wed.–Sun., and all Mon. holidays. Admission: $20; Courtesy photo seniors $18; children 3-17, $7; children under 3, free. All pro- Courtesy photos A girl takes a ride down hill on an early-American sled during a February vacation visit grams are subject to change. For times and details of all OSV Costumed interpreters take part in a Washington’s last year. activities visit: www.osv.org or call 1-800-SEE-1830. Birthday Ball.

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Photos by Shawn Kelley

The New England Native American Institute hosted their annual winter Pow Wow at Burgess Elementary School on Saturday February 6th.Indian beads jewelry and sacred herbs were for sale everything from turquoise to sage.

Clockwise from top left: STURBRIDGE — Desaree Viruet, 13, of Palmer looks at Native American jewel- ry for sale. Ann Giove, of Washington, fixes the bells of Corey Giove, 13, of Washington. Katelyn Fountain , 5, of West Warren says hello to the camera from under- neath her silk purple Native American shawl. Native Americans dance through a tun- nel of warrior arms only to be caught in the web. Kendall Washington, 2, of North Haven CT, dances in the inner circle. Little Strong Horse, takes a good look at “Ken Fish Hawk” of Barre. Friday, February 12, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 ‘It sounds like thunder in the earth’ NOW HOME, LOCALS REACT TO HAITI DESTRUCTION

BY GUS STEEVES STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — For many people, living in a foreign country is chal- lenging enough, never mind getting trapped by an earthquake in a third country. But that’s what Maike and Timo Kraft experienced with last month’s destructive Haiti quake. “The earth opened up everywhere. There were huge cracks,” Maike (pronounced “Mica”) Kraft said. “… We could see chunks of the moun- tains missing” afterward. The two of them, sister and broth- er, respectively, are German, but were in and near Grande Goave, Haiti, working with Sturbridge Worship Center and its Mission of Hope effort alongside Bay State resi- dents Stuart Rankin, Chris With and others. When the quake hit about 4:45 p.m. on Jan. 13, the group had only recent- ly returned to their base, a Above: Stuart Rankin stands before the wreckage of a house in Grande-Goave, Haiti. church/orphanage in the small city Such “pancaked” structures are an extremely common sight in the quake-hit zones which sits about 15 miles from the because multi-story buildings often had no reinforcement in their walls, which could- epicenter. But less than half an hour n’t support the weight of upper floors when the shaking started. Top right: After the before that, they said, they had been quake, many Haitians found camping on the roadside to be a lot safer than staying out in closer villages of the nearby in their destroyed or still-crumbling houses, especially when aftershocks hit. Below: mountains. Many of the buildings that didn’t collapse outright — often single story places — “The road we’d just traveled 15 remain serious hazards as pieces continue to fall with every aftershock. minutes earlier was full of these pickup-truck-sized boulders [the upper levels often “pancaked” the Their pastor, Rev. Daniel Lee, said next day],” Rankin said. “It was kind lower ones. he feels the publicized death toll is of surreal trying to process it, having Because their haven didn’t crum- far too low. Officially, around 200,000 never been in an earthquake before. ble, the level of destruction “really died, but when he was in Haiti early You could hear the vibrations in the set in” only after the first big shock last week, he said he rode down the distance, coming closer. … It sounds died away and they’d gone outside. (It street with a resident who was point- like thunder in the earth.” wouldn’t be the last — Haiti is still ing out numerous, still-unexcavated, When those vibrations hit their shaking from aftershocks, some of collapsed buildings and listing how complex at magnitude 7 on the them strong, and probably will be for many people he knew lived there. Richter scale, things happened so the foreseeable future.) Kraft added that many Haitians also quickly they initially didn’t realize “We heard these screams all over did not have formal birth certificates just how bad it was. Unlike most peo- sent to Haiti from relatives in the after the 2004 tsunami — build sturdy the city and buildings collapsing,” or other documents, so the actual United States, he said. temporary housing (there, it was ple in Grande Goave, they had the Rankin said. Within moments, they death toll may never be known. luck to be in a fairly well-built struc- For the large majority of the peo- wood; here, more likely tin because saw a Haitian woman running Ironically, Lee said, the poorest ple in the quake region, tin shacks or tin sheets have “greater reuse ture — it shook and threw all of its around frantic, screaming and carry- folks probably fared best under the contents around, but did not collapse, makeshift tents are now home, value”). If that happens, he said he ing a little girl in her arms. When circumstances. Not only did the tin- although the U.S. military is trying to expects many Haitians will end up in and nobody was hurt. A water cooler they tried to help, offering to take the roofed or –walled shacks they lived hit Maike and Timo escaped indoors distribute real tents, mosquito net- such housing for a few years until girl to a nearby hospital, they saw in typically survive the destruction ting and other survival gear as fast as they can afford to rebuild their own as the shaking spilled propane tanks “her head was completely cracked with minimal damage, they had all over the church’s courtyard. possible before Haiti’s rainy season homes piecemeal. Even before the open,” and her eyes had rolled back, almost nothing to lose and had expe- sets in. People tend to run outside to quake, many homes were “half-con- Outside, however, was another but before they could actually get rienced deprivation for so long world. Neighboring buildings, most- escape aftershocks, fearing the structed,” since Haitians often help, the woman had wandered away, they’d adapted to it, he said. Maike slightest additional shaking might “worked a few months to buy 50 more ly of non-reinforced cement blocks, he said. Kraft noted one-room huts about half essentially disintegrated. If they had bring the remaining walls down. blocks to build another wall,” he “That’s when it really hit home the size of the room they were in Many sleep in the road or sidewalk, said. just one floor, the quake left huge how bad this thing was, and that were often home to 6 to 10 people in cracks and holes in the walls and since most still-standing buildings The team members noted the relief there were a lot more lives lost and a the mountains. are unstable. effort has ramped up considerably brought down ceilings, but if they lot more damage,” he said. “Haitians are very industrious had more than one floor, the heavy The Sturbridge group is trying to since Rankin, the Krafts and other people, eager to coordinate people with building, young people left. Before they did, work,” Lee said. medical and other practical experi- Rankin said, they didn’t see any aid But years of bad ence to go down there. Among other around Grande Goave and nearby agricultural poli- things, they need people with demoli- Leogane except a couple of helicop- cy, severe govern- tion experience and heavy equip- ters rescuing severely-injured folks, LEARNING ment corruption ment, since Haiti has little of either. but Lee said the area — particularly and other prob- Getting gear and people there “is a a hotel he has stayed at often, one of lems created “a non-stop process of research” involv- the few buildings unharmed — is BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE culture of ing government and independent now becoming the regional head- dependence” in agencies, other mission groups, air- quarters for various relief agencies. Trio make All-State BRIDGEWATER — Katherine A. Keefe of which around 90 East Brookfield made the dean’s list for the lines (which still aren’t flying direct- “Generally speaking, from what I percent of the ly to Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s witnessed, they’re doing a good job,” fall 2009 semester at Bridgewater State population has no Chorus College. She is majoring in social work. destroyed capital), charter planes Lee said. formal jobs. and ground transport in from the STURBRIDGE — Three students from COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS Many sell various Tantasqua Regional High School that have Dominican Republic, Lee said. Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- wares or services A builder himself, Lee said he 909-4135 or by e-mail at made the Massachusetts Music Educators WORCESTER — Timothy P. Harrington, a on the sidewalk, Association All State Chorus. They are jun- senior majoring in English with a concentra- hopes to do something similar in [email protected]. but many also Haiti to what people did in Sri Lanka ior Joseph Conceison, sophomore Connor tion on creative writing, has been named to survive on money Munnis and freshman Madeline Dupre. It the dean’s list at the College of the Holy Cross will be Munnis and Dupre’s first year in the for the first semester of the 2009-2010 academ- All State Chorus. It is the third straight year ic year. Harrington is the son of Dr. and Mrs. that Conceison has made the chorus. Paul D. Harrington of Sturbridge. DREW UNIVERSITY Pfc. Corriveau completes MADISON, N.J. — Drew University student Ian DeStefano of Sturbridge has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2009 semester. In Marine Corps boot camp order to qualify for the Dean’s List, students PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Marine Corps Pfc. must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or Benjamin M. Corriveau, son of Laura above, which is equivalent to a B+ or better. Blockel of Sturbridge. and Michael Corriveau Founded in 1867, Drew is a selective, inde- of Sturbridge, recently completed 12 weeks of pendent, coeducational university with a basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, total enrollment of more than 2,300 students Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new in its College of Liberal Arts, Caspersen Marine recruits both physically and mentally. School of Graduate Studies and Theological Corriveau and fellow recruits began their School. Widely recognized for academic excel- training at 5 a. m., by lence, Drew is routinely listed among the running three miles and performing calis- nation’s top colleges by The Princeton thenics. In addition to the Review. physical conditioning program, Corriveau ENDICOTT COLLEGE spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first BEVERLY — Christina Marie Podles, aid, uniform regulations, combat water sur- daughter of David and Cynthia Podles of vival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat Sturbridge, has been named to the dean’s list and assorted weapons training. They per- for the fall 2009 term at Endicott College. formed close order drill and operated as a Podles is a senior majoring in interior design. small infantry unit during field training. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must Corriveau and other recruits also received obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 instruction on the Marine and receive no grade below a “C” during a 12- Corps’ core values — honor, courage and credit semester. commitment, and what the core values mean Endicott College is located on the ocean- in guiding personal and professional conduct. front at Beverly and offers bachelors and mas- Corriveau and fellow recruits ended the ters degree programs in the professional and training phase with The liberal arts. Crucible, a 54-hour, team evolution culmi- nating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as “Marines” for the first time in their careers. DEANS LIST BENTLEY UNIVERSITY WALTHAM — Bentley University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michael J. Page, and Dean of Arts and Science, Marilyn B. Durkin, recently announced the names of local residents who were named to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2009 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher with no course grade below 2.0 during the term. Among students named to the dean’s list: Alison Kane of Sturbridge, a freshman majoring in undecided liberal arts. 10 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, February 12, 2010

VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES EDITORIAL Who can Take heed explain Haiti?

of this bottle orgive me, please, but it was while working on a Sunday school lesson F that I encountered this column. It’s a philosophical treatise on the question: (bill’s) What about Haiti? We’ve heard this query so much of late that it’s beginning to lose some of its power and meaning. contents What it typically means is, “What can be done here’s a flip side to everything, some- about the suffering and thing that is important to remember devastation in Haiti?” But Tbefore leaping up and offering a I’ve also heard it used as a warm embrace to House Bill 3515, which cry of anger and anguish, looks to expand the types of redeemable even offered as “evidence” containers to include water bottles, sports of the nonexistence of drinks, beer and other beverages. God. How else could such At first blush, it makes perfect sense S OU terrible things go on in the A Y world? (and if you happen to be a can/bottle col- OUND FF LIKE IT Haiti, after all, was lector, perfect cents as well), especially S O ! already the poorest nation from an environmental point of view. But in the western hemi- a desire to “go green” should not MARK ASHTON sphere, racked with pain, supercede common sense, and in this case, suffering, disease, igno- before lawmakers giddily sign off on a bill How fast they learn Washington’s shifty ways rance, and inexplicable poverty.Why would that has been proposed for years and gone Soundoff: When asked about a recent call from Sarah a loving — or, at least, a merciful — Creator nowhere, they must be honest with retail- After all the post-election hoopla our new Palin he “didn’t remember” such a call. From heap increased suffering on top of already ers and consumers. Honest in saying that senator from Massachusetts has finally gone The Palin? And when speaking to reporters miserable people? there is a cost to being environmentally to Washington. And, after professing to be about President Obama’s stimulus package It’s a fair question, I suppose, except that friendly,both to the seller and consumer. “his own man” and kowtow to no one, he has he stated that “the stimulus money didn’t add it assumes certain falsehoods and ignores For stores, machines would most likely shown himself to be very adept at learning one single job to the economy.” (How did he certain truths that might help explain have to be added. Depending on the volume Washington’s ways. find out?) what’s going on here. of returns, additional staff could be After agreeing to a Feb. 11 swearing-in in It amazes one how fast the senator has I’ve heard some of these same complain- required. Washington he suddenly decided that it had learned Washington’s ways: 1. Never explain ers wonder how (or why) God would allow For the buyer, keep in mind that bottle of to be immediately on Feb. 4. The reason? He anything 2. Never remember anything 3. AIDS into the world. They confuse omnis- water you’re buying is probably going to really needed to begin his job right away. But When ignorant of the facts, tell a little Brown cience and omnipotence (which God has) with the desire to force others to do His will go up in cost, an increase Big Bunny why pick a date when part of his family was lie. unavailable for this memorable occasion? (which is never His wont). In the case of General Manager Jonathan Cournoyer AIDS (and/or other plagues), the Creator said could be as much as 25 percent. was clear: Don’t have sex with monkeys; That said, there is a high probability that don’t engage in illegal drugs; don’t share recycling of these new redeemable con- Condition of Route 131 rattles daily traveler tainted bodily fluids. He also explained the tainers will be successful. Although there Soundoff: ever been in really good shape to travel on, so consequences of ignoring this advice: suf- is evidence that people still toss their Isn’t it sad that Sturbridge Village is no this isn’t a temporary problem.Will this road fering and death. It’s like complaining that redeemable bottles aside without cashing longer the most talked about subject when the be fixed in my lifetime ? God created gravity to kill people who jump them in, the percentage of can and bottle topic of Sturbridge comes up, having been Also,another thought for you. Have you off tall buildings. NO! He created gravity to recyclers is high. replaced by the “speed-bumps” of Route 131 wondered why a schoolbus is coming from keep us grounded while on earth, and those Proponents will also note that now from the Southbridge line to Hall Rd. in Sturbridge to Southbridge at 5:30 a.m.? who choose to live dangerously will suffer would seem an ideal time for a new bottle Sturbridge. I’ve traveled that route almost Wonder which School Dept. is paying for the the consequences of the laws of physics bill, given the rather poor state of our daily for the past 30 yrs. And the road hasn’t gas out of their budget..... and nature. economy. They are also buoyed by the This argument does nothing to explain establishment by this bill of a Clean the horrors of Haiti’s recent earthquakes, Environment Fund,” which directs rev- however. Nor does it help us understand enues toward the management of solid why the good often die young and the waste and environmental protection. wicked live on. What about Britney Gengel (of Rutland) and others still trapped under Nonetheless, there are reasons why pre- ‘Jeopardy!’ this isn’t the rubble of a Haitian hotel? What about vious bottle bills have languished on uick: What does the ture, and a music round, and her father’s comment last week that, “It is a Beacon Hill. They’re not perfect. This bill living hell on Earth to be in this limbo.” isn’t either. That doesn’t mean it shouldn’t Drake equation quan- then to politics. Luckily, the Qtify? KRISTAL first few questions I’d walked Len Gengel’s hell is indeed pathetic, but — and won’t — be passed, but it does mean don’t we also remember his original procla- Or what about this one: in on were only part of a 10- lawmakers should be as up front about the KLEAR mation, on television, shortly after it was How many miles per gallon question science round. And I potential snags associated with the bill as mistakenly reported that his daughter was per person does a Boeing 757 was relieved to see that most they are about the positive financial and safe nearly a month ago: “God is good!” use in a transatlantic flight? KRIS of the people even there, at environmental effects. If you think those ques- REARDON MIT, thought several of the Have the tragic turns of events since then tions are unanswerable in 30 questions were ridiculously changed his mind? seconds or less, then you hard or random. They needn’t have. God is still good, even HOW TO SUBMIT haven’t attended trivia night Dad. If not for that, I’d have left if Britney remains forever one of the tens LETTERS on the Massachusetts The scene in the Reardon feeling like I’d spent my day of thousands of casualties of Haiti’s recent Institute of Technology cam- living room usually goes cast as an extra on the set of earthquakes. For one thing, she was where pus. something like this: around 9 the CBS show “The Big Bang she was supposed to be, doing what she was Send letters to the editor to Walter Bird p.m. on a given Thursday, we Theory,” or something like supposed to be doing, when her life ended. at the Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., Visiting my old college roommate a few weeks ago — flip the television on in the that. However tragically that end came, she is Southbridge, MA living room, to “The Office.” And so I might not have not a victim. 01550, or by e-mail to who is now a doctoral student at MIT — I nearly spit out my Dear old Dad, in a perpetual known what Drake’s equa- She phoned her mother in Massachusetts wbird@stonebridge- state of post-dinner milling tion quantified at first. As it just an hour before the earthquake hit, press.com. Allow at Diet Coke in laughter as the DJ at an on-campus locale about the house, mills into turns out, the question was- according to Associated Press reports. The least 48 hours for a read off those first two ques- the living room and hovers n’t as much of a brainiac 19-year-old Lynn University student was confirmation tions. I figured, for some rea- over the couch. Before turn- issue as I thought: the equa- bursting with joy, having “found her call- response. Please sup- son, that they were a joke. ing to mill about somewhere tion is actually used to com- ing,” which was to work with orphans in ply home address But the joke was on me — else, he notices the old dude pute the number of potential Haiti. We’ve even seen a photo of Britney and phone number. because most of the teams in in the back cubicle and asks: extraterrestrial civilizations surrounded by some of those orphans — Don’t send letters via the room got the answers “Hey, did you know that guy in the Milky Way. again, only moments before the devastation So I didn’t quite catch the fax. There is no word right. used to be on a band back in came. the day?” joke. count for letters, the And, well, it was MIT. What So how does the Gengel family’s suffering The first dozen times this And while I failed to name discerning reader else should I have expected? serve God’s purposes? How do the pain, suf- occurred, my younger broth- all the members of the band will understand that brevity is the key to Too bad I’d missed the pre- fering, hunger, thirst, and homelessness of good communication. Longer submis- vious week’s trivia topic: first er, younger sister, and I shook Dr. Teeth and the Electric our heads. Mayhem (a Muppet classic), I the hemisphere’s poorest people demon- sions will be published as space allows. lines of classic novels. As a strate the existence — let alone the loving “Your Turn” guest columns can be (happily) self-proclaimed “Oh, really?” we might had to laugh at the whole sit- have asked in interest. uation, despite myself. kindness — of a Heavenly Father? used for longer pieces, and should be English literature nerd, I’d I don’t know, exactly,except that He has a between 700-800 words. have given them a run for Now, each time, we mock- Trivia night on the MIT ingly exclaim: “Oh my gosh, campus was a lot more light- vision for Haiti, and for us, that sees much The editor, at his or her discretion, their money. farther than our eyes can. Just as He allows reserves the right to edit all submissions. I did, however, get this one really?” “I’ve never heard hearted than I’d thought it that before!” “No kidding — would be, after all. the rain to fall on everyone, just as He keeps pop culture question correct: an eye on the lowly sparrow, He knows of Which recurring cast mem- that’s insane!” the suffering of this island and of these ber on “The Office” was a But I had Dad to thank, for Kristina Reardon is a individuals. Because things in our world member of the ’60s band The my contribution — of one Stonebridge Press correspon- are really taking place on HIS time sched- Grass Roots? measly point — to the trivia dent and contributes a column Answer: Creed, the creepy team. to the Southbridge Evening ule, it doesn’t seem to make sense to us, but old dude in the back cubicle. The trivia questions even- News. I know that in the grand scheme of things, Reason I knew it: Dear old tually shifted to more pop cul- it will all work out. Serving Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales Perhaps he’s giving the rest of the world 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 an opportunity to love Haiti better than we Telephone (800) 367-9898 SOUND OFF! were already doing. Perhaps he’s letting us Fax (508) 764-8015 demonstrate our faithfulness, our charity, our compassion by way of acknowledging www.sturbridgevillager.net Sound Off is an anonymous forum allowing for brothers and sisters we were all-too-willing opinions, ideas, suggestions — basically whatever’s on to ignore for all-too-long. FRANK G. WALTER C. your mind. E-mail [email protected]. A Recent reports say that those ravaged by CHILINSKI BIRD JR. verifiable return e-mail address must be included for verfication. Or call 508-764-4325, ext. 5, to leave a Sound tsunamis in Indonesia just five years ago WEEKLY EDITOR PRESIDENT AND Off message. A return phone number, for confirma- are now much better off than they were PUBLISHER AT-LARGE tion purposes only, is required. prior to that event. Change has brought All Sound Offs will be checked for accuracy, great improvement. And it was even report- TRACY SEELYE although it is understood that, often, it is the writer’s ed last week that someone in the New EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER opinion. Orleans community called Hurricane Get ready to Sound Off ! Turn To ASHTON, page A11 Friday, February 12, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 Book answers a lot of ‘Who’s that named for? questions

BOOK “I had no clue when I started out Swink said she hopes her readers continued from page A1 that it would be such an undertak- gain a heightened understanding ing,” Swink said of her six years of and respect for the people who have, Keyes was born in 1810 and served research. and still, protect the United States. as a Union commander during the The more she dug and the more “I would hope that they would Civil War. He graduated from West she read over those six years, the have a deep appreciation for what Point in 1832 and served as an more dedicated to telling these sto- our men and women go through in instructor of artillery and cavalry ries she became. the military especially those who maneuvers there from 1844 to 1848. “We say that we won’t forget the have fought in a battle,” Swink said Keyes led troops in battle at Lee’s men and women who have sacri- of her readers. “We sitting in the Mill, Yorktown, Bottom’s Bridge, ficed their lives to keep our country comfort of our homes cannot appre- Savage’s Station, Charles City free, however we remember them in ciate or even begin to understand Crossroads, Malvern Hill and general terms,” Swink said. “We what they go through.” Harrison’s Landing and penned don’t always know the individual.” Currently, Swink is working on a “The Rear Guard at Malvern Hill,” Through her research, Swink book about a prisoner of the Korean and “Fifty Years’ Observations of found a great number of heroic sto- War, and will follow that with a Men and Events.” ries, such as a Vietnam evac pilot sequel to “In Their Honor,” featur- After his resignation from the who flew directly into enemy fire to ing nearly 250 more stories. Army in 1864, Keyes moved to rescue wounded soldiers, or another To order a copy of “In Their California where he thrived as a pilot who gave his parachute to a Honor: The Men Behind the Names Courtesy photos gold miner, banker and wine maker. lower ranking airman and willingly of Our Military Installations,” visit Linda Swink, bottom right, a self- He died in Niece, France in 1895 went down with his craft. www.intheirhonor.info or www.lit- described Army brat, traced the origins and was interred at West Point “Some of their stories are just tlemiamibooks.com. of 500 people whose names grace U.S. Cemetery. heart wrenching,” Swink said. “I military facilities in her book, ‘In Their Keyes’ story is just one of scores was just floored by the courageous Christopher Tanguay may be Honor.’ of patriotic tales Swink discovered valor that these men had. Many of reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail while researching the book. them are Medal of Honor recipi- at [email protected]. ents.” Ehrhard enters race for Man charged with child rape

RAPE ing. Although a child speaks to the Justice Susan Beck wrote. “…In seat on Board of Selectman continued from page A1 trained interviewer alone, several sum, while more specific findings team members representing from the judge would have been EHRHARD these taxes.” Police also arranged for the boy police, DCF and sometimes other preferable, there was sufficient A second topic Ehrhard said resi- entities watch through one-way evidence before him to support continued from page A1 to be physically examined by the dents mentioned to him is dissention UMass Child Protection Unit. glass and can talk to the interview- findings of good cause and sub- among town officials. “[The boy] alleged he was being er, it notes. stantial trustworthiness.” thing,” Ehrhard said. “Not one single “They also brought up dysfunction- raped and abused since he was five A 2002 state Appeals Court deci- According to voluminous vote can be taken for granted.” ality,” Ehrhard said. “That the Board years old,” and threatened with sion found that a recorded SAIN research quoted at www.prevent- Running his campaign with the of Selectmen needs to stop the way spankings if he told anyone, Saloio interview can be used in place of abuse-now.com, child sexual abuse theme, “Planning for Sturbridge’s they’re doing things now and work wrote, later adding the incidents the alleged victim’s in-person testi- victims are often threatened, but Future Together,” Ehrhard plans to together.” happened “almost every weekend” mony in certain kinds of hearings. many also don’t reveal what hap- visit at least 1,000 Sturbridge homes Ehrhard said his experience on the for nearly five years, most recently In that case (Commonwealth v. pened for a long time (if ever) for a before the Monday, April 12 election. Tantasqua Regional School in December. Michael Cates), a lower court variety of other reasons. Among Ehrhard said he will only take time Committee and the Town After Southbridge called found Cates guilty of a probation them are embarrassment, belief off from his door-to-door campaign in Administrator Search Committee has Sturbridge police into the case, violation because he had been the assaults were “their fault,” March, when his wife is expected to displayed his ability to work produc- Saloio called Gonzalez at work, arrested for allegedly raping a teen confusion over knowing it was deliver their third child. tively with people who may not always and the suspect agreed to come in girl identified by the pseudonym wrong but finding it physically A similar effort netted then- share the same point of view. to talk. The detective wrote that “Jane.” His attorney challenged pleasurable, not knowing it was Planning Board member Thomas “We’ve done a lot of good things on Gonzalez was Mirandized on his that on the grounds that the girl wrong at all, and/or loyalty to the Creamer the number one spot at the the School Committee,” including suc- arrival, but still “admitted having did not testify at the probation perpetrator. Most of these are polls last year and a seat on the Board cessful union contract negotiations anal sex … two or three times over hearing in person; the district strengthened if the alleged perpe- of Selectmen with 953 votes — and strengthening of the districts’ the past several years,” touching attorney instead used police testi- trator is a relative. Goodwin managed 837 votes and guidance departments and advanced the boy’s organ (but claimed the mony and a video of her SAIN One 1991 study found “79 percent Ehrhard trailed close behind with 823. placement classes. “[It’s] one of the boy “asked him to do it”), and said interview. of the children of the study initial- Ehrhard begin his trek this past largest committees anywhere and that “he has ‘problems’ and is trying to “[T]he facts of this case are suffi- ly denied abuse or were tentative weekend in the McGilpin Road neigh- committee works well together.” obtain help.” But Gonzalez denied cient to support the judge’s conclu- in disclosing,” the site states. “Of borhood, where he spoke with several As for the search committee, “It has threatening the boy to keep him sion that testifying would have those who did disclose, approxi- residents who, he said, reaffirmed allowed me to work with town leaders silent. been unduly stressful for the vic- mately three-quarters disclosed what he already thought needed to be in a way that I otherwise had not pre- According to an online, slightly tim, even if not for the reasons accidentally. Additionally, of those addressed. viously,” Ehrhard said. “The Board of dated brochure from the Norfolk given. The police officer testified who did disclose, 22 percent even- “I had a sense of what people want Health chairman is on the committee County District Attorney, the that Jane, who was 14 years old, tually recanted their statements.” and I think I’m still on target,” with me, the head of the DPW is on SAIN Program is an effort to coor- was upset and crying during her Ehrhard said. the committee with me, a member of dinate child abuse investigations interview. The judge was able to Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- A firm believer in the town’s inabil- the Board of Selectmen is on the com- so as to minimize the number of observe Jane’s demeanor during 909-4135 or by e-mail at ity to continue relying on residential mittee with me. times a child has to face question- the tape recorded SAIN interview,” [email protected]. property taxes to fund myriad capital “It’s also shown, importantly, that I improvement and infrastructure proj- am able to work with various person- ects now underway or coming in the alities — various opinions — in a com- near future, Ehrhard said the resi- plex and very tense environment to dents he spoke to feel the same way. help bring everyone to a common “They brought up taxes — that we Sturbridge names a new field of TA finalists ground. I’ve shown that I can bring can’t continue to build on taxes the balance that is absolutely neces- alone,” he said. sary to the Board of Selectmen,” he TA Ehrhard said pushing for commer- added. continued from page A1 cial development without disrupting Ehrhard also said he wants to see Sturbridge’s somewhat rural identity local government put forth a stronger person they saw that in was is a necessity in order to prevent fur- effort to protect the interests of D’Agostino, particularly because of ther increases to residential property Sturbridge residents regarding use his successful track record of taxes, particularly in the Route 15 cor- and procedures at the landfill and attracting commercial interests ridor, which he said is probably the recycling center. while maintaining protection of most appropriate section of town in Overall, Ehrhard said he would be open spaces. which to promote businesses. the best candidate for the Board of “Look at what he did in Furthermore, Ehrhard said the Selectmen because he can be genuine- Mansfield, balancing development town’s single-tier tax rate has caused ly impartial when approaching a spe- with open space,” Ehrhard said. some insurmountable hardships for cific topic. “We felt we had to look at him many residents. “I’m not beholden to any one per- again.” “It is a dysfunctional tax policy that son, I’m not beholden to any one There was some concern among we have now, and I think I have a cer- group,” he said. “I’m my own man, residents and members of the tain skill set that can bring a discus- and I do what I think is right.” Board of Selectmen when sion and find a solution,” Ehrhard For more information on Ehrhard D’Agostino was brought forward said, calling on his experience as one and his run for selectman, visit the first time because of what some Chairman of the Town Administrator Search Committee James Ehrhard hands the of Massachusetts’ leading bankruptcy perceived as an overbearing person- www.jamesehrhard.com. resume of a finalist to Selectman Hal White at a meeting Monday, during which attorneys. ality, and involvement in a handful Nomination papers are currently the Board of Selectmen got a new group of three finalists from which to choose “The fact of the matter is people in of lawsuits brought against him available from the Town Clerk and are the next Sturbridge Town Administrator. Sturbridge are struggling as it is,” and the municipality of Mansfield due back in her office by Monday,Feb. Ehrhard said, mentioning that nearly by what Ehrhard said Monday was 22. round, but was eliminated because Ehrhard also suggested allotting a dozen Sturbridge residents have a group of people who felt he had his experience in an administrative a time for public input during the come to his office to discuss bankrupt- wronged them. Concerns were com- Christopher Tanguay may be position is not as lengthy as they interview process, during which cy in the last several weeks. “These pounded by anonymous communi- reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at were initially looking for,though his residents may ask questions of the are people on fixed incomes and they cations from people with whom he overall experience makes him a three candidates. [email protected]. cannot continue to take the burden of had previously worked or interact- viable candidate. “I think there’s some merit in ed. Prior to becoming administrator that, allowing the public to come in “When you do those things in of Ayer, Suhoski worked as that and ask some questions,” Ehrhard Mansfield you’re going to ruffle town’s director of community and said. “Allowing the public to feel like feathers,” Ehrhard said. economic development, which they are stakeholders.” Additionally, he encouraged could be an invaluable skill in The selectmen agreed, and will be Who can explain Haiti? selectmen to address those commu- Sturbridge as town officials discuss scheduling two hours for each inter- nications and concerns during their the need for an economic develop- view rather than one as they did interview with him, saying he is ment specialist. before. one toward a plan of happiness for confident in D’Agostino’s ability to Suhoski also worked as a project Interviews will begin at their ASHTON satisfactorily respond any and all continued from page A10 the rest of his children. manager and grant administrator meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 So, what about Haiti? Is there a questions. in Gardner for five years before his p.m. at the Senior Center and will be way to turn sorrow, devastation, “We understand and appreciate time in Ayer. continued on Monday, Feb. 22 at the Katrina “the best thing to ever hap- the concerns, and they are legiti- “That is a record that shows a same time and place. pen to education” in that city. What suffering, and pain into hope and a mate concerns, we don’t take them brighter tomorrow? I believe there broad range,” Ehrhard said. The board also met with land and could not be fixed piecemeal is now lightly,” Ehrhard said, adding that a William Sheridan, Public Works business owners Monday night to appropriately amended. is. I believe we each have the choice. strength of D’Agostino is the fact The answer lies within each of us Director and Chief Administrative discuss the prospect of establishing And while we can certainly that he is acutely aware of the con- Officer of Laurel, Montana was also a sewer connection along Route 15 mourn for the loss of Britney every day. Is life a “hell on Earth,” cerns expressed about him. named as a finalist. — an issue that has been addressed Gengel and empathize with her fam- or have we caught a vision of what “Those concerns are far out- Prior to his 2007 appointment in on and off since 2003. ily, we shouldn’t begrudge her the life can be and who can lead us safe- weighed by his accomplishments Laurel, Sheridan oversaw William After a lengthy discussion, blessings of keeping the command- ly home? and his skill sets,” Ehrhard said. Sheridan and Associates, in which Selectman Ted Goodwin made a ment to “love one another” in so D’Agostino made it to the final he provided consulting, grant writ- motion to place an article on the faithful a fashion. Our Creator Mark Ashton writes a weekly col- three by a 3-2 vote of the search com- ing, planning and financial manage- April Town Meeting warrant that mittee. knows what it’s like to give a loved umn for Stonebridge Press publica- ment as well as economic and com- would request money to be allocated tions. The other two candidates the munity development, capital for a study of that area to see what search committee presented were improvement and government the actual cost and feasibility of a decided upon unanimously. negotiations. connection in that area would be. Shaun A. Suhoski, Town “He handles all aspects of life in Visit us on-line Administrator of Ayer was also that town,” Ehrhard said of Christopher Tanguay may be named as a finalist. Sheridan’s role in Laurel. “I think reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Ehrhard said Suhoski actually he can handle whatever the board at [email protected]. made it to the top 10 during the last throws at him.” 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, February 12, 2010 AROUND THE REGION ‘The time is right’ for bottle bill, but issues remain

‘CHANGE IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR’ LIKELY

BY GUS STEEVES Alphin said the bill makes sense changes on such middlemen until STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER both ecologically and economically. they get used to them. “From a Like some creature in a zombie Regarding the latter, he noted it green viewpoint, it obviously makes film, a proposal to expand the bottle costs many towns around $100 per sense. It’s going to happen, but it’s bill is alive again on the Legislative ton to dispose of trash in landfills going to be a real shock to people agenda. (including hauling and tipping fees), when you look at the bottom of your It has been repeatedly proposed while recycling costs around $25 a grocery bill.” for years, but this time supporters ton and can sometimes make a com- Connecticut implemented a simi- argue it has a better chance to pass. munity money. lar bottle bill expansion last year, “We feel positive about it,” said While few disagree with that as a taking effect in October. That law MassRecycle Coordinator Jessica goal, some also see the proposal as only added water, while the Bay Wozniak. “It feels like the time is an extra layer of work for them, State change also seems to add fruit right and things are aligned to make requiring an investment in more juices and several other beverages. it happen, but we’re not sure.” equipment and making storage According to Jennifer Hatch of The bill, H. 3515, expands the defi- logistics tricky. Connecticut PIRG, one of that bill’s nition of acceptable beverages to “Since you’re required by law to key backers, the data’s not yet in to cover “noncarbonated beverages take back anything you sold, it determine what impact its first including mineral water, flavored would be a huge issue for a store like quarter has had. She said she and unflavored water, vitamin water us,” said Big Bunny General expected to see “a lag at first, and other water beverages, tea, Manager Jonathan Cournoyer. “We because people aren’t used to water sports drinks, isotonic drinks; beer don’t have the machines to accept bottles yet.” and other malt beverages; and all them,” but will obtain them if the If the change matches existing Gus Steeves photo other non-alcoholic carbonated and law passes. redeemables, though, it should be noncarbonated drinks in liquid Among other things, he said, the pretty effective before long. Hatch Southbridge resident Howard Hall redeems his cartload of cans and bottles at Big form … except milk and beverages bill’s expansion would greatly said around 78 percent of the previ- Bunny last week. that are primarily derived from increase the number of bottles ously acceptable containers were dairy products, infant formula and stores like his have to process. Last redeemed, while nearly the same Fund “solely for programs and proj- er communities. The smaller towns FDA-approved medicines.” Such week, Big Bunny sold around 9,500 percentage get discarded when they ects in the management of solid can’t afford such systems and would containers, if less than 125 ounces cans and bottles that are redeemable aren’t subject to a deposit. While waste and for environmental protec- have to “pay somebody to take it,” he in volume, would have a 5-cent under the current law and redeemed many of the latter do get recycled, tion, provided, however, that no said. Instead, they usually have refund plus a 3.25-cent handling fee. around 8,000 of them. Cournoyer “People are much more likely, if funds shall be used for costs associ- transfer stations where people Since being filed in Jan. 2009, the predicted expanding the law would they’re out, to just toss their bottles” ated with incineration.” (often volunteers) sort the various bill has amassed 51 House cospon- add around 20,000 containers per than take them home for recycling, To Alphin, that would be hugely kinds of recyclables. sors, the closest being Geraldo week to that second total, maybe she added, pointing to the refuse beneficial for environmental efforts, “There are reasons for renewed Alicea (D-Charlton) and Jennifer many more depending on what’s on bins of public sporting events as a especially at the local level. interest in [bottle bill expansion] Callahan (D-Sutton). It faced an sale. good example. “We have no money from DEP for now because of the financial situa- October hearing before the It will also likely spark a long- The Connecticut law added one recycling, hazardous chemical man- tion we’re in, and I feel this is a bona Telecommunications, Utilities and term “change in consumer behav- thing Massachusetts law has had agement and other programs, and fide place to raise revenue for envi- Energy Committee. ior” when people see their cost for from the beginning — it designates we need to recreate that [fund],” he ronmental programs,” he said, “The original bottle bill was huge- individual bottles of water going up uncollected deposits as state money. said, noting such money can help adding that communities should ly successful,” said North around 25 percent, he added. Among In Massachusetts, that money was community groups and schools also look into pay-as-you-throw Brookfield Board of Health other things, it might encourage a once designated to fund a variety of start and maintain recycling efforts. trash collection programs if they Chairman John Alphin, coordinator switch to multi-serving containers. conservation-related programs, but Although some industry repre- really want to “turn it around for the South Central Recycling “The burden’s really on the con- Gov. William Weld eliminated that sentatives have argued that such overnight.” Association of Mass. (SCRAM). sumer, but we’re the middlemen,” purpose and funneled it all into the bottles and cans should be collected “[The expansion is] an opportunity Cournoyer said, predicting some state’s general fund. The current bill as part of an improved single- Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- to recycle for schools and keep them people will take out irritation at the creates a new Clean Environment stream recycling system, Alphin 909-4135 or by e-mail at [the bottles] off the streets.” noted that only really works in larg- [email protected]. Libraries ask for state help, aren’t only ones

“It ain’t easy, but we will continue to tell LIBRARY the truth,” Brewer said, admitting one of continued from page A1 the issues in any budget debate is that the “governor is one voice; we are 200.” were sympathetic, noting the various val- Several in the room agreed that paying ues libraries have in the community. But taxes is necessary if people want to have they also observed their job is to balance public services, and some said they’d be numerous competing priorities, all of willing to pay more, but as Charlton Trustee which are important and have vocal sup- Chairman Stefan Sage put it, the legislators porters. need to be clearer about “how our money’s As Sen. Stephen Brewer, D-Barre, put it, being used.” “There’s a lot of places this [pain] is being Rep. Todd Smola, R-Palmer, agreed, not- shared. I’ll get you the list.” Among other ing a lot of the debate comes because taxes things, he noted the Legislature is working are not — and often can’t be — dedicated to on bills to enable small businesses to buy specific services. He advocated a “stem to health insurance collectively, to save money stern review” of state spending. via pension reform, to aid people with “cat- So did McNitt, a West Brookfield library astrophic” health issues, and more. trustee and Central Mass South Chamber of Last year, he said, the state raised an Commerce president, who noted she “feels extra $600 million or so from new taxes, but privileged to pay taxes” for services, but still had a $3 billion “delta” between avail- seeing wasteful spending “makes me crazy.” able funds and needs and had to “stop the “There are some things that ought to be hemorrhaging.” Among other things, he blown up and figure out another way [to do noted fiscal responsibility has helped the them],” she said. “… When does the reward state’s bond rating improve to AA from 48th come for those who are doing it well, as of 50 in the nation 20 years ago. opposed to those who haven’t?” Analogizing, he added that if the econo- my was at “midnight” this time last year, he Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) 909- Gus Steeves photo feels it’s “about 4:30 a.m.” now. Others, how- 4135, or by e-mail at gsteeves@stonebridge- Various people check out what’s available at last weekend’s book sale at Joshua Hyde Library, Sturbridge. ever, weren’t so sure; Alexandra McNitt press.com. later said she thinks it’s closer to 2 a.m. Such sales area common way libraries raise funds for things they otherwise can’t afford from state or local budget funds.

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Springfield. 2010 at the Medical University Hospital of S.C. years in Southbridge before moving to South On Sept. 14, 1940, in Worcester, she was mar- She was also a faithful and devoted wife and She leaves her husband of nearly 37 years Carolina six years ago. Fran worked at Wal- ried to Merle Dahart who predeceased her in loving mother whose life centered around her Paul Jordan. They were married July 14, 1973, Mart in Sturbridge prior to moving to South 1987. family. and two sons: Shawn Jordan of Dorchester,and Carolina, and had also worked as a clerk at Survivors include two daughters, Carol She was a member of the Brimfield Senior Ray Jordan of Buffalo, N.Y., and five grandchil- Dairy Mart on Elm Street, Southbridge for Ames of Putney and Janie Symancyk of Center where she thoroughly enjoyed her time dren Shawn, Ashley, Jamie, Kaleigh, and many years. Fran was an avid NASCAR fan. Arnold, Md.; two sisters, Marjorie Kotel of throughout the past few years. Ayden. She also leaves a sister Joann Funeral and burial services will be held in Millbury,Mass. and Janice Olson of Riverside, A memorial service in celebration of her life McCarthy of Sturbridge. South Carolina. R.I.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchil- was held Saturday, Feb. 6 at the First dren and many nieces and nephews. Congregational Church in Brimfield. She was predeceased by one sister, Joyce Interment was in Springfield, Mass. Cemetery. Higgins, who died in childhood. Memorial contributions in her name may be Stella Lucy Aldrich, 82 Mrs. Dahart was born in Worcester, Mass on made to the Brimfield Senior Center, P.O. Box BRIMFIELD — Stella Lucy (Ortona) Aldrich, Stella was born in Springfield, August 28, Feb. 8, 1918, the daughter of G. William and A. 172, Brimfield, MA 01010. 82, of 169 Washington Road, passed away on 1927, daughter of the late Phillip and Rose Elizabeth (Andersen) Higgins. She was raised Arrangements were under the direction of Sunday, Jan. 31, at Wing Memorial Hospital in (Quatrone) Ortona, and has resided in in Worcester. She was a resident of Brimfield the Atamaniuk Funeral Home. Palmer. Brimfield since 1959. for 23 years and had been a former resident of Messages of e-condolence may be sent to the Stella is survived by her husband Arthur She was employed as an office worker at the the East Forest Park section of Springfield and family in care of the funeral home at www.ata- “Bud” Aldrich; three sons, John Podkowka and Monson Developmental Center in Palmer for also of Munson. maniuk.com. his wife Barbara Lou, Gerald Podkowka and several years before her retirement. his wife Sandra and Jack Podkowka and his Stella’s funeral services will be private. wife Gail, all of Ware; her four stepchildren, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may John Rekemeyer, 78 Gail Walker and her husband Robert of be made to Wing Memorial Hospital, 40 Wright Westborough, Richard Aldrich of Brimfield, St., Palmer, MA 01069, or to St. Jude Children’s SPENCER — John Rekemeyer, 78, of He graduated from Union Sandra Day and her husband Dennis of Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN Spencer died Sunday, Jan. 31. College and Harvard University. Millbury and and Bruce Aldrich and Tina 38101. He leaves three children, John Rekemeyer John had worked as the IT Senecal of Ware and her sister, Margaret Cebula Funeral Home, Ware, has been and his wife, Ginger of Shrewsbury, Robert Director at Millipore in Bedford, Milanese of Brimfield. entrusted with Stella’s final arrangements. Rekemeyer and his wife, Jen of West Peabody Mass., before he retired. and Linda Rekemeyer-Coates and her hus- Services for John will be pri- band, Bob of Fiskdale; a brother, Peter vate. Rekemeyer of Grand Junction, Colo. and four Memorial donations can be Evelyn M. Anderson, 99 grandchildren. made to Asperger’s Association of New WORCESTER — Evelyn M. Anderson, 99, of Red Cross after World War II, counseling dis- John was born in Johnstown, N.Y., son of England, 182 Main Street, Watertown, MA 70 Briarwood Circle, died Saturday, Jan. 30. abled returning veterans. the late Harry J. and Waletta (Steenburg) 02472. Born in New York City,she was the daughter A lifelong Lutheran, she was a former long- Rekemeyer and had lived the past 20 years in Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 of the late Frank and Hilma (Carlson) time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Spencer. Main Street, Shrewsbury is assisting the Rylander, who emigrated from Sweden. She its Mary Elizabeth circle; more recently He served his country proudly during the Rekemeyer family with arrangements. relocated to Worcester with her family at age 3, attending services at the Seventh-Day Korean War. Please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com living there and in Auburn and West Boylston Adventist Church. the rest of her life. Evelyn enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, Her husband of 53 years, Henry W. reading, and cooking. Gary W. Thomas, 60 Anderson, predeceased her in 2000, as did two She was a cheerful, positive person, devoted brothers, Thor and Edgar, in 1982 and 2002. to her family and friends, keeping them in her SHREWSBURY — Gary W. Thomas, 60, of and had also directed sales and marketing She leaves two sons, Roger and Philip of thoughts even after her health declined. Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Saint efforts for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Brimfield and Boylston, their spouses, five A funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 5 at Vincent Hospital, Worcester after a prolonged Massachusetts. grandchildren and two granddaughters-in-law. the Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln illness with family and friends at his side. He was a long serving member of the Board A graduate of North High School, she St. Burial was in All Faiths Cemetery. He leaves his beloved wife of 32 years, of Trustees of Worcester State College, and the attended Becker Business College. Memorial donations may be made to the Martha H. (Allen) Thomas; his three children, Board of Directors of Elder Services of She later worked in various clerical posi- Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Evan J. Thomas, Matthew A. Thomas and Worcester. He was active with the United Way, tions with Morgan Construction, Norton’s, Watertown MA 02472. Amanda M. Thomas, all of Shrewsbury; his a member of the Bohemians of Worcester, and Memorial Hospital, and Paul Revere Life. She For directions or to leave a message in two brothers, Wayne M. Thomas and his wife well known in local, state and national politics. was a dental assistant to the late Dr. Lindale Evelyn’s on-line guestbook, please visit Susan of Sudbury and Brian Thomas and his Gary’s family wishes to extend their heart- Davies. She also worked with the American NordgrenMemorialChapel.com. wife Cheryl of Sturbridge; his three nieces, felt appreciation to their family and friends, as Sara, Kathryn and Emily Thomas and many well to Dr. James Rooney, his nurse Tracy and cousins. all the staff of the Worcester Medical Center He was born in Worcester, son of the late Oncology department for the loving care and Oliver James ‘Ollie’ Tombeno, 22 Melvin T. And Kathryn (Whitaker) Thomas, support shown to Gary during his illness. and has lived in Shrewsbury for the past 25 His funeral was held Saturday, Feb. 6 in the STURBRIDGE — Oliver aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was born in years. Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main James “Ollie” Tombeno, 22, Boston, and raised in Sturbridge. Ollie gradu- He graduated from Burncoat High School, Street, Worcester. Following cremation, a pri- of McGilpin Road died from ated from Brewster Academy in Wolfboro, N.H. attended Worcester State College and received vate burial will be in the Mountain View injuries sustained in an and attended UMass/Boston and presently a Bachelor’s Degree from UMass-Amherst. Cemetery, Shrewsbury. automobile accident Feb. 6, attending Quinsigamond College. He was an Gary retired from Family Services of Memorial donations may be sent to Family 2010 in Sturbridge. avid sports enthusiast having played baseball, Central Massachusetts, where he served as its Services of Central Massachusetts, 31 Harvard He is survived by his par- and basketball for Sturbridge leagues. He was a Executive Director for many years. Under his Street, Worcester, MA 01609. ents James J. and Maura tax preparer at Liberty Tax in Milford. leadership Family Services grew as he created The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 (Duggan) Tombeno of Calling hours will be Tuesday Feb. 9 from 4-7 the Employee Assistance Program and served Main St., Shrewsbury, directed the arrange- Sturbridge, and two sisters p.m. at Sansoucy Funeral Home 40 Marcy St. vital community needs such as elder care, ments. Emily and her husband Southbridge. The funeral Mass will be child services, and home care. Previously, he To leave a message of sympathy for the fam- Jordan Vallon of Dudley and their son James Wednesday Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. in Notre Dame was the Director of Marketing and Community ily, please visit brittonfuneralhomes.com. Vallon, and Anne “Annie” Tombeno of Church 446 Main St. Southbridge, MA, with Affairs for the Fallon Community Health Plan, Sturbridge, his maternal grandmother Rev. Peter Precourt officiating. 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BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER DUDLEY — One boys’ basketball team was looking to move up the Division 1 charts come District tournament time. The other sat at nine wins, just one victory shy of qualifying for the same Division 1 tour- nament. The former, Tantasqua, and the latter, Shepherd Hill, battled on the parquet floor Feb. 4 looking for positive results. The Warriors began the contest with a record of 11-5 after suffering two straight Division 1 setbacks to the likes of Doherty and Milford. More losses would put Tantasqua toward the bottom of the Division 1 bracket, while a rebound win would improve its seeding. The Rams came into the game at 9-8, look- ing for that elusive 10th win. It was Senior Night for Shepherd Hill, and the Rams had previously learned earlier in the day they had qualified for the Clark Tournament. They earned the No. 8 seed in the Large School bracket, where they will later face top-ranked Groton-Dunstable. And Tantasqua and Shepherd Hill con- Shepherd Hill’s Anthony Preissler, with ball, looks to sider themselves top rivals, so this had the get past Tantasqua defender Tim Santilli. makings of a big-time game. And on top of everything else, the Southern Worcester County League ting 20 points in the opening quarter. But the Central division was up for grabs. Rams were also shooting quite well and only The two teams battled evenly during the trailed by six heading into the second quarter. first half, but it was the Warriors who made Shepherd Hill began the second on an 8-0 Nick Ethier photos more plays in the second half and triumphed, run to take a 22-20 lead, and then things even- Tantasqua’s Jake Gubitose throws the ball to the hoop. Gubitose made the shot, which he credited to luck, 67-60. tually evened themselves out. and the senior finished with a season-high 30 points. “It’s always a close game,” Tantasqua coach At the half the Warriors led the all-impor- Mark Muska said. “Over the past couple tant game by one point, 31-30. Trailing by six, Pastore stole years we’ve beaten each other away. There’s The third quarter was the turning point in the ball during a Tantasqua no home court advantage.” the game, as it put Tantasqua up double digits inbound play and put it up for The Rams defeated the Warriors, 61-58, on en route to the victory. two. Jan. 12. Leading 43-36, Gubitose drove to the paint But the Warriors regrouped “You always want to beat Shepherd Hill,” hard. With two defenders on him, he twisted and hit their free throws to Tantasqua senior Jake Gubitose said after he and turned his body, planted his left foot, and secure the win. poured in a game- and season-high 30 points. threw the ball at the hoop with his right hand In addition to Gubitose’s 30 “It’s one of our big rivalries. They play us as his head was faced toward his team’s points, sophomore Alex Lucas great every year. To come out with a victory bench, not the hoop. Miraculously, it didn’t (11 points) and junior Joe my senior year my last time at their place is matter and the shot was made, bringing out LeMay (10) reached double amazing.” the “ohh’s” and “ahh’s” from the crowd. digits in scoring. Gubitose experienced the rivalry on the Gubitose credited luck for the shot going in, Pastore (17 points) and jun- soccer field a few months back when the but regardless the Warriors led after three ior Jonathan Preissler (10) Rams and Warriors battled in a first round quarters, 53-41. reached double digits for playoff game in Dudley. Gubitose and his “We played with a little enthusiasm and a Shepherd Hill. Tantasqua teammates battled through regula- little spark,” Muska said about the strong Muska credited Lucas’ tion and two overtimes of scoreless soccer third frame. defense, as he was given the before Shepherd Hill came away with a victo- And consequently, Corriveau wasn’t tough task to defend the ry in the penalty kick format. pleased with the third quarter. speedy Pastore. And even after the loss, Shepherd Hill “Just when we seem like we’re playing well And Muska was happy to coach Duane Corriveau admitted that it was we go into these funks … throw it away bas- leave the Hill with another nice to defeat the Warriors back in January. ketball,” he said. “The third quarter was a win chalked up on the season Kyle White of Tantasqua, left, does a handshake as he gets introduced into the “It was nice beating them last year, and it tough quarter for us.” total. starting lineup. was nice beating them this year,” he said. But knowing what was at stake, Shepherd “Every time we win that’s After Jaron Borus, Nate Canty, Anthony Hill didn’t quit. The Rams won quarter scor- one less chance we have to play St. John’s or just hope to reach the playoffs. A win at Preissler and Kevin Pastore were honored for ing, 19-14, and had it down to four points with North” in the playoffs, he added. Algonquin Feb. 8 or in the Clark Tournament Senior Night, the game commenced. 25 seconds to play. Meanwhile, at 9-9, Corriveau and the Rams will bring Shepherd Hill to Districts. Tantasqua came out with the hot hand, net-

HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Jan. 19 Lamothe won the 100 freestyle, it kept postseason hopes alive for and Roy Cloutier (100 breast- The girls’ 400 freestyle team of Shrewsbury 96, Tantasqua 80 — while Roy Cloutier won the 100 Prouty. stroke). Misty O’Brien, Lee Ann Wentzell, The Warriors had a lot of close breaststroke. The 200 freestyle The Rockets are also on the cusp Feb. 4 Bridget Shreve, and Donovan races and good swimming perform- relay team of Lamothe, Cloutier, of the postseason tournament, as a Tantasqua and Northbridge par- placed fourth. ances, but for their efforts they Sam Grudzien, and Zach Bachand couple more wins will qualify them ticipated in the Mid-Wach League For Northbridge, Kyle Durand came up a little short. also placed first. for the dance. Invitational Championships held broke the Mid-Wach record in the Brooke Tasse won the 500 Against Westboro the only Brittany Gabrielian led Auburn at Tantasqua, and the Warriors 500 freestyle, finishing in 4:48.86. freestyle and Erin Donovan won Warrior winner was Erin Donovan with 14 points, while Emily placed sixth and the Rams ninth. James Tabur came in second in the the 100 backstroke for Tantasqua. in the 500 freestyle. Williamson topped the Panthers For Tantasqua, the girls’ 200 event, clocking in at 5:19.51. The Warriors now have a 2-4 The 400 freestyle relay team of with 14 points. medley team of Erin Donovan, Durand also won the 100 butter- record. Misty O’Brien, Tiffany Weldon, Jan. 29 Maddie Dupre, Devinne Aquadro, fly, finishing in 57.62 seconds. Jan. 27 Devinne Aquadro, and Donovan Tantasqua 98, Worcester 61 — and Tiffany Weldon tied for fourth Tabur took second place in the 200 Westboro 72, Tantasqua 26; qualified for the state swim meet The Warrior swim team concluded place. freestyle. Gardner 59, Tantasqua 36 — The with their effort against the their regular season with a road Weldon also placed fifth in the 50 Durand, Tabur, Rob Ekberg, and Warriors lost two swim meets, Rangers. win, finishing at 3-6. freestyle, while Remi Lamothe took Eric Schott qualified for states in dropping to 2-6 on the season. But David Prouty 49, Auburn 48 — Winners included Erin Donovan fourth and broke the school record the 400 freestyle relay and section- Tantasqua did produce some win- The host Panthers (6-9) came away (200 freestyle, 100 backstroke), in the event. Lamothe also placed als in the 200 freestyle relay. ners while a relay team also quali- with a win on a buzzer-beating Devinne Aquadro (200 IM), Remi fourth in the 100 freestyle and The 200 medley relay team of fied for the state meet. jumper from Julie Grigarauskas. Lamothe (50 freestyle, three broke that school record as well. Codi Bennett, Kelsey Bennett, In the meet with Gardner, Remi Her only two points were huge, as relays), Sam Grudzien (100 Donovan took fourth place in the Cheyenne Carey, Julie Hugunin, freestyle), 500 freestyle, breaking the school and Erin Ducey also qualified for Maddie Dupre record, and third in the 100 back- sectionals. (500 freestyle), stroke. Friday, February 12, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 SPORTS Uxbridge girls, Auburn boys win SWCL Meet

BY NICK ETHIER 1. Liz Monty, Shepherd Hill, 7.77 SPORTS STAFF WRITER 2. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 7.84 STURBRIDGE – All participat- 3. Debora Lopes, Uxbridge, 7.86 ing Southern Worcester County League schools took part in the Girls’ 300 Meter Dash League Meet held at the Field 1. Emily Dawidczyk, Oxford, 43.25 House at Tantasqua Regional 2. Samantha Copland, Uxbridge, High School on Feb. 3. 44.36 3. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 44.83 Results are as follows: Girls’ 600 Meter Run TEAM RESULTS: 1. Samantha Copland, Uxbridge, Girls: 1:46.80 1. Uxbridge, 113 2. Jessica Farland, Tantasqua, 2. Shepherd Hill, 91 1:51.11 3. Tantasqua, 74 3. Allison LeBrun, Tantasqua, 4. Auburn, 50 1:53.55 5. Millbury, 38 6. Leicester, 28 Girls’ 1000 Meter Run 7. Oxford, 26 1. Jaclyn Ross, Auburn, 3:26.80 8. Grafton, 22 2. Chelsey Peso, Uxbridge, 3:32.84 9. Northbridge, 14 3. Lindsay Kleya, Shepherd Hill, 10. Bartlett, 6 3:33.28 11. David Prouty, 2 12. Southbridge, 1 Girls’ 1 Mile Run 1. Kayleigh Durkan, Shepherd Boys: Hill, 6:02.56 1. Auburn, 92.5 2. Chelsey Peso, Uxbridge, 6:05.97 2. Shepherd Hill, 90 3. Sarah Prizio, Tantasqua, 6:08.25 3. Millbury, 48 Shawn Kelley photos 4. Bartlett, 44.5 Girls’ 2 Mile Run 5. Uxbridge, 36.5 1. Lesedi Graveline, Auburn, Runners set their marks. 6. Northbridge, 36 12:51.17 7. Oxford, 32 2. Lindsay Kleya, Shepherd Hill, 8. Grafton, 30 12:55.37 Girls’ 4x200 Meter Relay Boys’ 300-Meter Dash Boys 55-Meter Hurdles 9. Tantasqua, 26 3. Samantha Cogliandro, 1. Uxbridge, 2:01.06 1. Brendan Whitson, Auburn, 1. Billy Callahan, Auburn, 8.22 10. Leicester, 22 Uxbridge, 13:15.85 2. Shepherd Hill, 2:02.11 38.14 2. Zachary Lesieur, Oxford, 8.33 11. Southbridge, 2 3. Millbury, 2:04.07 2. Ryan Cotrupi, Shepherd Hill, 3. Jason Sliwoski, Leicester, 8.35 12. Quaboag, 1.5 Girls’ 55 Meter Hurdles 39.49 1. Liz Monty, Shepherd Hill, 8.72 Girls’ 4x400 Meter Relay 3. Jacob Swanson, Millbury, 40.10 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 2. Emily Dawidczyk, Oxford, 9.15 1. Shepherd Hill, 4:47.86 1. Northbridge, 1:44.55 3. Sarah Zeis, Uxbridge, 9.22 2. Uxbridge, 4:49.89 Boys’ 600-Meter Run 2. Millbury, 1:45.26 Girls’ 55 Meter Dash 3. Auburn, 4:51.11 1. Joe Raymond, Millbury, 1:29.64 3. Uxbridge, 1:46.22 2. Joe Tilly, Shepherd Hill, 1:29.87 Girls’ 4x800 Meter Relay 3. Nick Bernard, Millbury, 1:34.65 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay 1. Tantasqua, 11:17.84 1. Millbury, 3:55.89 2. Shepherd Hill, 11:27.20 Boys’ 1000-Meter Run 2. Shepherd Hill, 3:58.37 3. Auburn, 11:34.29 1. Chaz Davis, Grafton, 2:50.23 3. Northbridge, 4:00.50 2. Bryan Martin, Shepherd Hill, Girls’ High Jump 2:54.35 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 1. Emily Mattson, Shepherd Hill, 3. Patrick Fitzgerald, Shepherd 1. Tantasqua, 9:35.54 5-02 Hill, 2:55.38 2. Shepherd Hill, 9:42.31 2. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 5-00 3. Uxbridge, 9:46.74 3. Laura Sarrasin, Uxbridge, 5-00 Boys 1-Mile Run 1. Zach Pugliano, Grafton, 4:53.14 Boys High Jump Girls’ Shot Put 2. Patrick Fitzgerald, Shepherd 1. Joe Tilly, Shepherd Hill, 6-00 1. Sarah Powell, Auburn, 30-08.50 Hill, 4:56.09 2. Billy Callahan, Auburn, 5-10 2. Marissa Simpson, Tantasqua, 3. Ed Nash, Shepherd Hill, 4:58.66 3. Matt O’Hara, Uxbridge, 5-06 29-11 3. Andrea Vulter, Grafton, 28-07 Boys 2-Mile Run Boys Shot Put 1. Chaz Davis, Grafton, 10:18.39 1. Adam Gonyea, Auburn, 46-07 Boys’ 55-Meter Dash 2. Aaron Anderstrom, Tantasqua, 2. Marcus Pettigrew, Auburn, 42- 1. Brendan Whitson, Auburn, 6.86 10:35.43 07.50 2. Joe Montville, Auburn, 7.03 3. Bryan Quitadamo, Auburn, 3. Cory Krzanik, Northbridge, 40-04 Katie Lora, of Southbridge, stretches before her event. 3. Rocco Distefano, Bartlett, 7.04 10:40.83 Warriors learn D1 lessons in loss to Highlanders

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER WORCESTER — The Doherty boys’ basket- ball team is one of the best around in all of Central Massachusetts, let alone the ultra- competitive Division 1. The Highlanders (9-4) proved that against D- 1 newcomer Tantasqua, outplaying the Warriors to the tune of a 75-49 decision. Tantasqua is now 11-4 on the season. “We play (Division 1 teams) for a reason,” Tantasqua coach Mark Muska said, as the Warriors can now play a handful of Division 1 games before the postseason tournament, thanks to the formation of the Southern Worcester County League Central Division. “We came off a big high the other night, going to St. Pete’s and winning (80-78). We came here and thought we were prepared, but Doherty is the best team we’ve played.” Muska added that the 2009-10 installment of Highlander basketball may be the best single team Tantasqua has seen in years. “In the years that we went undefeated in our regular season, Doherty was the team both years that almost beat us,” Muska explained. “This is probably the toughest team we’ve played in the past three, four, five years. It’s going to help us.” The game started off tied 6-6, but the Highlanders caught fire, finishing the quarter Tantasqua’s Matt Phillips makes a pass under the on a 13-4 run to lead 19-10 after one. basket. Doherty’s Edward Capstick hit a running floater with 6:49 to play in the second quarter The Highlanders took their 13-point lead at to put the Highlanders up double digits, 21-10. halftime and turned it into a 15-point advan- Tantasqua senior Jake Gubitose then went tage after three quarters, 53-38. on a sensational individual scoring run, hit- The game still wasn’t confirmed over, ting a three-pointer, another trey,a deuce, and though, until two exciting plays in high school another three-pointer in four consecutive pos- hoops. Doherty’s Andre Santana, a lanky ath- sessions. Gubitose’s effort brought it to a nine- lete, threw down two dunks in the fourth quar- point game, 32-23, but Doherty led 36-23 at half- ter, the latter of which was a breakaway one- time. handed flush. “We can’t depend on (Gubitose),” Muska The second dunk made it a 69-42 game with said. “In a SWCL game he can take over and only a few minutes to spare, and it sparked the score 15 a quarter. But (Doherty) has athletes Highlanders. Doherty got hot in the fourth that can hang with him. They started putting quarter, and won quarter scoring 22-11. guys on him for a minute, minute and a half, University of Connecticut-bound Yawin and they were playing a box and one (defense) Smallwood, for football, led the Highlanders Shawn Kelley photos on him.” with 15 points and nine rebounds, while Tantasqua’s Alex Lucas moves the ball down the court. Other members of the Warriors, including Santana (14 points), Capstick (12) and Joel Katana (11) were double-digit scorers for junior Joe LeMay, were looking to contribute Division 1. night, it may end up doing more good than on the offensive end, but there was just no Doherty. Gubitose led all scorers with 19 points, Muska is just hoping for solid play from his bad. luck involved. team, which in turn should turn into a few The Warriors finish their season with “We were within striking distance, but we while junior Matt Phillips added eight points and LeMay another six. wins. Division 1 games against Milford, SWCL didn’t shoot well,” Muska said. “Joe had four “If you end up 14-6, 13-7, and you get a lucky Central rival Shepherd Hill, Sci-Tech of or five nice looks with the three. They just did- “We didn’t have good interior defense tonight,” Muska admitted. “They’re not real draw, you get a good seed,” he said of the post- Springfield and Marlborough. Tantasqua also n’t go in.” season outlook. You have to win as many has SWCL Central foe and Division 2 competi- LeMay did bury two treys in the third quar- tall, but they can jump. And they’re very phys- ical. That’s the way it’s going to be” in games as you can.” tor Auburn. ter, but both teams practically traded baskets. And while Tantasqua lost to Doherty on this 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, February 12, 2010 The lure of frozen fish[ing] FOR SOME, ANGLING ON THE ICE IS THE CURE FOR CABIN FEVER

BY JOY RICHARD STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — For some intrep- id souls, the winter weather is best enjoyed out on the frozen lakes. Count the Soucie family among them. “I have been doing this for 20 years,” said Susanne Soucie of Leicester, as she helped her sons — 10-year-old Shawn and 8-year-old Jack, build a fire close to the shore- line at Lower Sibbley Pond last weekend. “[The boys’] grandfather loved it and it’s like passing on the tradition.” A niche sport that, according to Massachusetts Wildlife Aquatic Biologist and Information Education Director Jim Lagacy, has its hardcore followers, ice fish- ing may not draw near the number of folks as open water fishing in the summer, but those that do turn out, do so with passion. “It’s not nearly as popular as open water fishing,” said Lagacy, “but there are those hearty souls [who love it]. It is a great [sport] to bring people who don’t normally Joy Richard photos like to fish. Jack and Shawn Soucie try to keep their campfire burning as Above: Shawn Soucie tends a campfire as he and brother Jack, left and their mom Susanne try to keep “It is good for children, too. They their mother Susanne during a morning of ice fishing on Lower Sibbley Road. warm on a windy and frigid Sunday, Feb, 7. Below: Waiting for the flag to pop up signaling a bite on their get a kick out of seeing the flag pop ice-fishing rig at Lower Sibbley Pond in Charlton are Jack Soucie, 8, and his brother Shawn, 10, of Leicester, up [when a fish is caught].” Bob Banchard of Charlton and John Sheenan of Leicester and his dog, Rudy. Like most sporting ventures, 15,000 people visit both areas annually, he there are rules to be followed when it comes to said. ice fishing, the most important being the need “[Ice safety] is something we cannot con- for a fishing license if you’re over 15. Leaving trol,” said Russell. “This area is flood con- behind a dirty area is a no-no, too, said Lagacy. trolled,” so the water level and ice thickness “There is nothing worse than to see [trash] always change. and fire wood left behind.” Instead, said Lagacy,folks should always err There is a five-lines-per-fisherman limit, on the side of caution when venturing out also, and only one bait bucket is allowed per onto the ice. That means doing your research person, Lagacy noted. before bringing your family out onto the ice. As for what you could catch, depending on “It is always safety first,” said Lagacy. the body of water you’re fishing, the haul “Know the body of water you’re going out on.” could be the same as in summer. Fishermen, For reference, there should be at least 4 Lagacy said, need only do a little homework inches of clear, black ice, he said, noting it’s a before they head out for a day on the ice, to good idea to drill a test hole before heading determine which type of fish they’d prefer. further out on the ice. At this time of the year, Most of the fish that will be caught can be inland areas such as those in Central eaten, said Lagacy,pointing out that the clean- Massachusetts are seeing upwards of a foot of liness of a body of water goes a long way in ice on lakes and ponds, said Lagacy, while determining the safety of eating any fish those closer to the Cape and ocean might be caught there. much thinner and less safe. Perhaps first and foremost when it comes to Many questions, he added, can be answered being safe is ice thickness, something that is by visiting the Department of Public Health pretty much left up to the people using it. Web site at www.mass.gov/dph. “We do not get involved with checking the ice,” said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Joy Richard is a staff writer and may be Project Manager Timothy Russell, who over- reached at 508-909-4129 or by e-mail at sees Buffumville Lake in Oxford and Charlton [email protected]. and Hodges Village Dam in Oxford. More than

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Egmond’s program, “Hats Off to than 25 years throughout the country, Common). The event is open to the inside and high enough so birds will “Hats Off To Seniors” Seniors,” celebrates the wit, wisdom, appearing at hundreds of schools, public. ). Suggested donation is $10; $8 be safe from predators. Then add and spirit of seniors with tales, tunes, libraries, and community centers, for students and seniors; children 12 bird seed (black oil sunflower seeds and songs ranging from the rib-tick- and on a number of television and and under are free. Fiddler Jim are an especially good choice) before Performance ling to the spine-tingling to the heart- radio programs. He has been chosen Buchanan, flute, penny whistle, and and during the count. For more warming. He accompanies himself for the New England States Touring spoons player Jimmy Gleason and information about bird feeding BRIMFIELD — Folksinger and sto- on a wide variety of traditional Program, and the Massachusetts percussionist Joey Sullivan on the basics, visit the National Audubon ryteller Tim Van Egmond will per- instruments, including guitar, ham- Cultural Council’s Creative Teaching bodhran drum, will be joined by local Society’s ABCs of Bird Feeding. form for a public concert sponsored mered dulcimer, and limber jack (a Partners for school residencies. musician and songwriter, Rob Adams Look for birds anywhere, including by Brimfield Senior Center, on wooden puppet that taps out a Renowned author and storyteller on vocals and guitar. Together they at home or at parks, schools or nature Friday,Feb. 19 at the Brimfield Senior rhythm on a paddleboard). His Jane Yolen has said of him, “Tim is a will bring the jigs and reels of Ireland centers. Center. This program is supported in dynamic talent, warmth, and humor triple treat. He can sing, he can play alive in this seasonal concert. Make birding more interesting to part by a grant from the Brimfield create a moving and enjoyable experi- a variety of wonderful instruments, Kinvara has performed across all of the members of your family by Cultural Council, a local agency sup- ence for all. and he can tell whopping good tales.” Ireland from their namesake village taking advantage of new technolo- ported by the Massachusetts Cultural A resident of Montague, Van For more information, call Heather of Kinvara in County Galway to gies. For example, the Audubon Council, a state agency. Van Egmond has performed for more Dickinson at 413-245-7253 Dublin, and is a perennial favorite in Guide series of bird apps for the New England as well. iPhone and iPod Touch use interac- tive technologies, GPS capabilities Driving tips for and intuitive search functions to Audubon Guides make it easier and more fun than senior motorists ever to identify and understand birds. offers bird count tips • Be quiet! Birds have better hear- HOLLAND — A representative ing than humans: a snap of a twig from the Massachusetts Registry of WOODSTOCK, Vt. — Just in time will send them fluttering away. Motor Vehicles will be at the Holland for the Great Backyard Bird Count, • Document! Use the Audubon Senior Center at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, the maker of the Audubon Guide Guides’ GPS-enabled sighting list to March 2, to discuss tips for elderly series of birds apps for the iPhone keep track of the birds you see dur- drivers. Applications for handicap and iPod Touch has released a list of ing the count. And once you’ve fin- placards and an explanation of the “how-to” tips that will help even the ished counting, remember to report process by which a placard may be most novice birder take part in the your sightings to the National obtained will also be available. This 13th annual count. Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of event is not a forum to discuss the Organized by the National Ornithology by visiting relocation of the RMV office from Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab Birdsource.org. Southbridge to Charlton. of Ornithology and taking place Feb. • If you don’t know the name of a 12 to 15, the Great Backyard Bird bird, take note of characteristics Count encourages bird watchers of such as colors, size, shape and habi- BUUC To Host all ages and skill levels to contribute tat. These can be used along with to science by helping researchers cre- the Audubon Guide series of bird ate a real-time snapshot of birds’ apps or even traditional print field Irish Musical Group numbers and movement. Last year, guides to help determine the exact BROOKFIELD – The Brookfield more than 90,000 citizen-generated species. Unitarian Universalist Church’s reports were gathered during the • Dress for the occasion: You BUUC Concert celebrates St. count. wouldn’t go skiing in shorts; don’t Patrick’s Day with the Traditional For those who want to participate go birding in clothes that rustle, Irish Group, Kinvara, in concert on in this year’s count, Audubon Guides squeak or jingle. And be sure to Sunday,March 7 at 3 p.m. The concert suggests keeping these tips in mind: leave your jangly jewelry at home. will be held at the church located at 9 Bring the birds to you! Put up a Upper River St. (on the Brookfield bird feeder where it can be seen from

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FRIDAY, FEB. 12 20. For more details on the conference itself, go standards set forth by the Forest Stewardship BRIMFIELD — The Brimfield Democratic to www.charltonbaptist.org. For ticket nfor- Council to promote ecologically beneficial, STURBRIDGE — Stageloft Repertory Party will hold its caucus 1 p.m. in the Town mation, call Charlton Baptist at 508.248.4488 or socially responsible, economically viable for- Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge, MA Hall Annex, Main Street. All registered email [email protected] est management practices. Doug Hutcheson, announces the opening of its production of Democrats are invited to attend. Delegates to Green Certification Private Lands Service “Love Letters”. This romance will be per- the Massachusetts Democratic Party WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary con- Forester, will explain what green certification formed Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Convention on June 4 and 5 will be selected. tinues its lecture series with a talk on is and how you, as a consumer, can purchase Sunday at 2 p.m., Feb. 12-14. Tickets are $16 This year’s convention will be held in “Backyard Birding and Beyond,” at 1:30 p.m. green wood products. To be held at the adults, $14 seniors 65+, $8 students under 14, Worcester. Today’s lecture will focus on birds that can be Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, free of charge. for information and reservations call 508-347- observed in your own backyard and beyond. Please call 267-9654 to make a reservation 9005. WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary con- We will discuss feeding, housing, identifica- SATURDAY, MARCH 20 SATURDAY, FEB. 13 tinues its lecture series with a talk on “Beetles tion, songs and calls and ways to make your and Flowering Plants,” at 1:30 p.m. There are habitat more bird-friendly. To be held at the WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary con- BROOKFIELD — An old-fashioned Ice over 30,000 species of beetles in the U.S. and Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, free of charge. tinues its lecture series with a talk on “The Fishing Derby is a winter tradition that Canada and almost 300,000 world-wide! There Please call 267-9654 to make a reservation. Flynt Quarry Lands,” at 1:30 p.m. Take a “vir- brings families, friends and the community are also over 250,000 species of flowering tual” walk around the Flynt Quarry Lands together for a lively day of friendly competi- plants world-wide. It is no surprise that bee- AUBURN — A Winter Warming faculty con- and discover the history of this property and tion on a local lake. An upcoming derby, tles are important pollinators of our plants. cert will be held at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall at Flynt Quarry. Learn about the quarrying, sponsored by the Brookfield Rod and Gun Come learn more about this unique relation- Pakachoag Music School of Greater where Monson Granite went, and what the Club, promises all that, plus cash and prizes ship and fun facts about the Era of Beetles and Worcester. Featuring music by Beethoven, land looks like today almost 100 years after too. The club’s annual fishing competition is Flowering Plants. To be held at the Norcross Mozart, Casella, Honnegar, and Villa Lobos operations ceased. Numerous trails are slated to run 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quaboag Lake Wildlife Sanctuary,free of charge. Please call with Pakachoag Music School of Greater found on this 165 acre property nestled in the in Brookfield. Cash awards, raffle prizes and 267-9654 to make a reservation. Worcester faculty playing violin, cello, flute, heart of Monson. To be held indoors at the trophies are all up for grabs this year,as young piano, and clarinet. An interesting array of Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, free of charge. and old alike are invited to try their hand at DUDLEY — The First Congregational solo and chamber music designed to warm Please call 267-9654 to make a reservation. catching “the big one.” Registration is avail- Church of Dudley, 135 Center Road is holding your hands and souls on a cold winter’s day. able the day of the event. Check ins and weigh a Roast Turkey Dinner.The menu will include: Admission is free, but donations are grateful- ONGOING ins will take place at the boat ramp through- Roast turkey,mashed potatoes with gravy,but- ly accepted for the Save The Pianos Fund. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Phoenix Bay Path out the day. All registration proceeds will be ternut squash, turnip, and cranberry sauce. Refreshments following the concert. Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol meets distributed as cash or trophy prizes. For more Dessert will be pumpkin squares. Servings Performers are Dr. Maxim Korn and Peter on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 9 p.m. at the information, or to pre-register, call Chris at will be at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Adults: $8; Hughes, violinists; Caroline-Reiner Williams, Harrington Memorial Health Service building 774-200-7775. Preteens: $4. Children 5 and under free. Cello; Lea Lucia Lipner and Curtis Smith, on 61 Pine St., Southbridge, between Mary E. Reservations are advised. Please Call Teri Pianists; Amy Carroll, Flute; Nike Beaudry, Wells Jr. High School and Trinity Catholic CHARLTON — The Charlton Town Greene at (508)731-0421.Tickets are also sold at Clarinet. Academy. Accepting membership for Cadets Democratic Committee will hold its annual the door. Handicapped Accessible. caucus at 10 a.m. in Dexter Hall, Charlton SUNDAY, FEB. 28 (12 years and older) and Adults. For more information, please email [email protected] Public Library, upper floor. STURBRIDGE —The Rimscha Concert AUBURN — Worcester Model Railroaders, or [email protected] or connect to the The caucus will elect five delegates and Series presents an All-Mozart Evening featur- Inc. Annual Show & Sale, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Civil Air Patrol website at three alternates to the state Democratic con- ing a string quartet, Brookfield Brass, Auburn Elks Club, 754 Southbridge St., www.gocivilairpatrol.com to locate a unit vention to be held at the DCU Center in Soprano Rochelle Bard and Baritone Kenneth Auburn. Admission $5, children under 12 free. nearest you. Worcester, June 4 and 5. Delegates must Mattice, under the direction of Virginia Info: Ralph Kimball, 508-755-1873, ralphkim- include at least two males and two females. Bailey. Join us at 7:30 p.m., 16 Church St., [email protected] and www.wmrr.org. The STURBRIDGE — Business people and pro- Alternates must include at least one of either Sturbridge to relieve your cabin fever. The show has approximately 25 model railroad fessionals may attend and learn more about gender. All Charlton voters who were regis- mission of the Rimscha Concert Series is to dealers offering items for sale as well as HO CBA, a four-year-old networking group with a tered as bring quality music performances to the scale, operating layouts available for viewing. community focus in Sturbridge and surround- Democrats on Dec. 31 are strongly encour- Central Mass Area in the classical tradition. Raffle tickets for a complete 4’x8’ model rail- ing towns. Meetings also provide stimulating aged to participate in the caucus. Voting will Concerts are free and families with aspiring road layout (on display) will be available at the information on economic topics affecting our be by secret written ballot. musicians are especially invited to attend. show. The 40’x60’ Worcester Model Railroad region. Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic- Please visit our web site at Club layout will be open and operating using Meetings are held on the first and third ity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physi- Rimschaconcerts.org. Digital Command Control and is only 15 min- cal handicap, age or economic status is strict- Thursdays each month from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at utes from the show in Dudley. For directions the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge ly prohibited. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Pumpernickel go to www.wmrr.org. Village. Questions concerning the caucus may be Puppets appear in “The Frog Prince” at the For information, call 413-245-3483. addressed to [email protected]. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & CHARLTON — Capen Hill Nature Humanities “The Arts Center,” 111 Main St., Sanctuary offers a bird house making pro- STURBRIDGE — Local Business People are SUNDAY, FEB. 14 at 11 a.m. gram, from 1-3 p.m. encouraged to visit the local BNI Chapter, Adults: $5; children with an adult is no CHARLTON — Tall Heights will perform in Learn about Blue Birds and other species. Business Visionaries, scheduled every charge. concert from 2-3 p.m. at the Overlook Register at 508-248-5516 or e-mail capenhill Tuesday from 7 - 8:30 a.m., at the Oliver Wight Sponsored by United Lens. Performing Arts Center, 88 Masonic Hill Road, @ charter.net. Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. BNI is a For cancellations due to weather call the Charlton, with a cake social to follow. Free to Visit us at www.capenhill.org. business and professional networking organi- Arts Center. the public. This concert is supported in part zation whose primary purpose is to exchange For the calendar of all events, visit our Web FRIDAY, MARCH 5 by a grant from the Charlton Cultural qualified business referrals. site: www.qvcah.org or call: The Arts Center Council, a local agency, supported in part by STURBRIDGE — Tantasqua Regional High What makes BNI unique is that it allows (508)764-3341, or e-mail us at: [email protected]. the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state School presents the Show Choir Showcase at 7 only one person per profession to join a chap- agency. p.m. in the school’s auditorium. The program, ter. Thus, once you’ve joined, there is no con- SOUTHBRIDGE — A monthly all-you-can- presented by the Tantasqua Fine Arts flict in passing referrals, and none of your MONDAY, FEB. 15 eat breakfast will be held at the Quinebaug Department features Encore, the high school’s competitors can participate. However, if your Masonic Lodge on Ashland Avenue, from 7-11 STURBRIDGE — Operation Friendship, a show choir group as well as The Maestros, the competition joins first, this opportunity is a.m. nonprofit cultural exchange program for high junior high show choir. The mother’s show gone. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children. Kids school students in the Tantasqua area will choir, Maternal Instinct, will also perform as To RSVP, call 508-943-2400 or e-mail flynnat- under 8 eat free. sponsor a dinner at the Publick House for well as the High School Concert Chorus, ty@gmail. For more information, call Eric at 508-943- Valentines Day on Feb. 15 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. which will perform a medley from “Les 0106. Miserables.” Admission is $7 for adults and $5 STURBRIDGE — The Al-Anon group will MONDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 15-19 MONDAY, FEB. 22 for students and seniors. All tickets will be meet at 7 p.m. at Sturbridge Federated CHARLTON — Capen Hill Nature sold at the door. If you have any questions, Church, 8 Maple St. Al-Anon is an anonymous Sanctuary holds a Vacation Program for chil- AUDITIONS please call Christing Costello at 508-347-9301 X program for people who have been affected by dren ages 5-12. SOUTHBRIDGE — Gateway Players 1133. a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. Theatre, Inc. will hold auditions for “Love, Sex All are welcome to attend. Register at 508-248-5516 or by e-mailing SATURDAY, MARCH 6 [email protected]. and the IRS.” Men and women are needed for this May comedy.Auditions will be held at 6:30 Visit www.capenhill.org. AUBURN — The March meeting of the STURBRIDGE — Want to become a better p.m. in the Gateway Arts Barn, 111 Main St. Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc communicator and increase your self-confi- John Kennedy is directing, with Mary WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 Worcester Chapter will be held in the dence? The Village Toastmasters meets at 7 Gahagan as producer. Merriam Room at the Auburn Public Library, p.m. on the second, third and fourth Thursday NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Conn. — The For more information, call Gateway at 508- 369 Southbridge St. (Route 12). of the month at the Southbridge Savings Bank Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will serve a 764-4531 or just wear comfortable clothes and The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., with the on Route 20. clam cakes and chowder dinner for Ash come to auditions. Wednesday from noon-8 p.m. at the Knights meeting room opening at 9:30 a.m. We’ll open Guests are always welcome. Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive. The menu consists FRIDAY, FEB. 26 with a short business meeting before turning For more information, go to village.free- of Manhattan-style (red) and New England the time over to Meldon Wolfgang for his pres- toasthost.com or www.toastmasters.org, call (white) chowder ($4 for a 16 oz. serving) and NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Conn. — The entation entitled, “Troy Papers Please Copy: Dennis at 508-347-9343 or email clam cakes ($3 for a half dozen; $6 for a dozen). Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold Beyond-The-Basics Tips and Techniques for [email protected] For more information, call 860-923-2967 or the weekly fish fries during Lent from noon-7 p.m. Using Newspapers in Genealogical Research”. Council 2087 Web site at [email protected]. at the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive. The The public is invited to attend and you may CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's menu consists of fish and chips ($9), scallops bring along a friend as well as your morning Celebrate Recovery celebrated God's healing The Friends of Sturbridge/Fiskdale senior ($10), clams ($12), fish and scallops or fish and coffee and donuts. For more information con- power in our lives through eight recovery citizens will hold its regular meeting at 12:30 clams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters ($15). cerning this meeting, future meetings and principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps. p.m. in the meeting room on the second floor Dates included are Fridays during Lent: speaker subjects, visit our website: This experience allows us to be changed. We of the center. An elevator is available for any- including March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2 For www.massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org open the door by sharing our experiences, one having difficulty with stairs. more information, call 860-923-2967 or the (or: www.massog.org). strengths, and hopes with one another. In Entertainers this month are Mark Ashton Council 2087 Web site at [email protected]. addition, we become willing to accept God's and Don Croke who are guitarists who play WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary con- grace in solving our life problems. By working and sing many old favorites. Their short sto- STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge Worship tinues its lecture series with a talk on “Shrubs the steps and applying their Biblical princi- ries will bring laughter which we can all use Center presents “A New Day” with Keith for the Home Landscape.” At 1:30 p.m. Spring ples, we begin to grow spiritually. We become after these long winter days. Gerner, founder of Audio Visual Ministries in is right around the corner. Today’s talk will free from our addictive, compulsive, and dys- Everyone is welcome to attend. Some may Ireland today through Sunday,Feb. 28. A regu- focus on a variety of native shrubs for use in functional behaviors. This freedom creates a wish to sign up for lunch but must call 508- lar teacher on UCB Europe, Gerner will teach the home landscape that are both aesthetical- stronger personal relationship with God and 347-5063 at least two days before the 17th to his series with the goal of helping people over- ly pleasing and excellent for wildlife. To be others. As we progress through the principles reserve. come personal limitation by growing into the held at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary,free of we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Mark your calendars for Wednesday,March fullness of Christ. Sessions are at 7 p.m. charge. Please call 267-9654 to make a reserva- Higher Power — Jesus Christ. 17 when the Children from Burgess Friday, Feb. 26; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 tion. Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. Please contact from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Church, Elementary School will come to visit us and SUNDAY, MARCH 7 will entertain us with their fine voices and the Worship Center 508-347-9642 or at the Web 50 Hammond Hill Road. site For more information, call Elaine at 508-248- music. BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Unitarian www.sturbridgeworshipcenter.blogspot.com. 7597 or visit charltonbaptist.org Universalist Church’s BUUC Concert cele- Friends invite public to monthly meeting FRIDAY, FEB. 19 brates St. Patrick’s Day with the Traditional SATURDAY, FEB. 27 CHARLTON _ The Friends of the Charlton Irish Group, Kinvara, in concert at 3 p.m. The NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Conn. — The Public Library invites the public to attend its CHARLTON — Staying faithful, committed concert will be held at the church located at 9 Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold next monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. T in the chil- and encouraged in your marriage will be the Upper River St. (on the Brookfield Common). weekly fish fries during Lent from noon-7 p.m. dren’s story room on the lower level of the emphasis of Focus on the Family’s Focus on The event is open to the public. Suggested at the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive. The library. Marriage Conference to be shown live via donation is $10; $8 for students and seniors; menu consists of fish and chips ($9), scallops New members, current members and non- satellite at Charlton Baptist Church. “Focus children 12 and under are free. Fiddler Jim ($10), clams ($12), fish and scallops or fish and members are always welcome. on Marriage: Celebrating God’s Design for Buchanan, flute, penny whistle, and spoons clams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters ($15). We will continue our discussions of new Commitment” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to player Jimmy Gleason and percussionist Joey Dates included are Fridays during Lent: events and programs. Our photography/cal- 4:30 p.m., at Charlton Baptist, 50 Hammond Sullivan on the bodhran drum, will be joined Feb. 19 and 26, as well as March 5, 12, 19, 26, endar contest is underway and we anticipate Hill Road. The conference fee is $20 and by local musician and songwriter, Rob Adams and April 2 For more information, call 860-923- another tremendous response. We will be includes a catered lunch. on vocals and guitar. Together they will bring 2967 or the Council 2087 Web site at coun- launching our supermarket receipts program The conference will include inspiring testi- the jigs and reels of Ireland alive in this sea- [email protected]. in the near future and will release our first monies from others who’ve overcome marital sonal concert. Kinvara has performed across quarterly newsletter later this winter. SATURDAY, FEB. 20 struggles. In addition, a number of speakers Ireland from their namesake village of As always, meeting attendees are invited to will provide their perspective on strengthen- Kinvara in County Galway to Dublin, and is a SOUTHBRIDGE — The Quinebaug Masonic enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee, tea or hot ing marriage including authors Gary perennial favorite in New England as well. Lodge will hold its monthly all you can eat Thomas, Francis Chan, Stephen Kendrick and chocolate, courtesy of the Friends. Light breakfast from 7 – 11 a.m. at the Lodge on Gary Chapman; relationship counselors Les SATURDAY, MARCH 13 refreshments will also be available. For more Ashland Avenue. The menu includes: pan- and Leslie Parrott; and actor Kirk Cameron information about the meeting or the Friends WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary con- cakes, Belgian waffles, bacon, sausage, eggs, and his wife Chelsea. group, please call the library at 508-248-0452 or tinues its lecture series with a talk on “How beans, toast and custom-order omelettes. Tickets are available at Charlton Baptist or contact Phyllis Hanlon at 508-248-5161 or pol- Green is Your Forest?” at 1:30 p.m. One thing Admission is $7 adults, $5 for seniors with MorningStar Bookstore (cash only) in [email protected] that grows quite well in New England is trees. children under 8 admitted free. Bring the Auburn. Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. whole family. Massachusetts is pursuing the most rigorous Friday, February 12, 2010 • THE VILLAGER • 3 FINANCE Survey Reveals Investors’ Concerns

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NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING WEBSTER OXFORD – 1 Wild Rose St! Chaffee OXFORD – 51 Charlton St! Updated 6 WEBSTER – 38-42 Prospect Street! 13 – 493/495 School Street! WEBSTER – 4 Fifth St! Conveniently WEBSTER – 28 Skyview Lane! 6 Rm THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! 6 SOUTHBRIDGE – 36 Arland School Near! Corner Lot! 4+ Rm Rm Colonial! 3 Bdrms! Renovations - Unit Complex! 3 Buildings of 4, 4 & 5! Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 Located 7 Rm Cape! Corner Lot w/Nice Raised Ranch! Quick Highway Access! Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Flr Drive! 6 Rm Cape! .95Acres! Ranch w/Recent Roof & Replacement 2nd Flr Addition, Furnace, Roof, Recently Updated Roofs, Most Windows, Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Shaded Side Yard! Eat-in Kitchen! Plan! Applianced! Recently Finished Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Dead End Street! Living Room and 3 Applianced Eat-in Kitchen! Din & Liv Windows! Eat-in Kit! Liv Rm & 2 Bdrms Windows, Siding, Pellet Stove, Etc! Electric! $111,000/Year! Well Manicured Living Rm & Family Rm with Wall to Bedrooms w/Hardwood Floors! Lower Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Rm w/Wall to Wall! 3 Bdrms w/Wall w/Hardwoods under the Carpets! Full Spacious Liv Rm! Huge Master Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Wall Carpeting! 3 Bedrooms! 3 Season Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage Grounds with Fountain between the Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent Level Family Rm - Possible 4th to Wall! 2 Full Baths - 1 w/Whirlpool Bath! Updating/ Cosmetics Needed w/Walk-In Closet! Fenced Back Yard! Buildings, Plenty of Off Street Parking! 8- Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! New Porch! FHA by Gas Heat! Replacement w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex But Worth It! New Title V Septic Great Commuting Location! Windows! Vinyl Siding! Town Services! Bedroom! Newer Windows! Deck! 1.39 Acres! Tub! Wrap Around Mahogany 1 Bedroom! 4-2 Bedroom! 1-3 Bedroom! Electric! Recent Electric! etc. $179,900.00 $199,900.00 System! $129,900.00 $219,900.00 Separate Utilities! $650,000.00 $199,900.00 $179,900.00 $217,900.00 Farmer’s Porch!

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD NEW PRICE DUDLEY – 3 Boys & Girls Club St! WEBSTER – 5 Harvard St! Being Built WEBSTER - 92 Lower Gore Rd! 7 WEBSTER LAKE - Well Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 705 Treasure Island! WEBSTER – 3 Third Street! WEBSTER - 7 Park Ave - East Main SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! Former Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for Now! 28x50' Split! Open Flr Plan! Kit Rm Split! 2700'! Newly Remodeled Own Your Own Private Island! 9Rms! Townhouse End Unit! Move-in Condition! Conveniently Located 2 Family! 5/6 Street Near! Residence or Ideal Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp! a Civic Organization, Church, or other w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm & 3 Kitchen w/SS Appliances! Formal 5Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Recently 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Rooms! 2/3 Bedrooms! Recent Roof, Business/Professional Location! Applianced Custom Kit w/Center Non-Profit Group! Would Make a Great Renovated! Hrdwd Flrs! Frplcd Liv Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Windows, Electrical, Furnace & Hot Corner Lot - 2 Driveways! Expandable 6 Public or Private Gym/Workout Facility! Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master Bath! 2 Dining Rm! Cathedral Ceilings! 2 Rm! Wrap Around Porch! Panoramic Island! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! Water! Updated Bathroom! 2 Car Rm Brick Cape! 3 1st Flr Bdrms Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Hardwood Basketball Court! 2 Bowling Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! 2X6 Fireplaces! 3 Bedrooms! 2.5 Baths! Views! Outdoor Pavilion! Plenty of C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! w/Hardwoods! 2 Frplcs! Walk-up 2nd Lanes in Lower Level! Construct! C/Air Add $6K! Hardwoods! In-Ground Pool! 2 Car Garage! Double Lot! Don’t Delay! Walkout Lower Level! Enjoy all Lake Dockage! Mostly Furnished! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Flr w/Room to Expand! Check it Out! $498,500.00 $174,900.00 $239,900.00 Detached Garage! $228,000.00 $579,900.00 $259,900.00 $199,900.00 $194,900.00 Living has to Offer!

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLD WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 805 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare WEBSTER LAKE! Middle Pond Southern WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE! Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Ernest Street, w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Island! Custom WATERFRONT Unit! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of Find! Almost New! Custom Quality Exposure! Panoramic Lake Views! 112’ Townhouse! Move-in Condition! 6 Rms, 2 South Facing! Panoramic Views of Across South Pond! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Lake Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! South Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! 8Rms! All the Extra’s! Beautiful Waterfront! Level 13,016’ Lot! Sandy Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Middle Pond! Beautiful Sunrises! 8Rm Custom Colonial! Panoramic Views! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Appliances! Custom Floor Plan! Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Shoreline! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Kit! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Colonial! Lake Facing Frplcd Liv Rm & Granite Kit! Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Hardwoods/ Tile/ Wall to Wall! 2 Bdrms Level Kitchens! Beautifully Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Lake Facing Master Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! C/Air! Mstr Bdrm! Hrdwds! Applianced! Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! Professionally – Custom Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Landscaped! 26X30' Garage! & Master Bath! 3Baths! Office! Hrdwds Bdrms! Master Bath! 3 Skylights! 2 Car Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Rm/4th Bdrm! Don't Delay! Garage! Convenient Killdeer Island! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Frplcd Fam Rm! Garage! 3Z CAir! 3Z Gas Roof 07! Siding 09! & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Level! 2Car Beach! Heated Pool! $249,900.00 $449,900.00 $624,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 Heat! CVac! BOAT SLIP! $419,900.00 $499,900.00 Garage! Irrigation! $599,900.00 $499,900.00

NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 86 Bates Point WEBSTER LAKE - MIDDLE WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular Exceptional Killdeer Island - South Pond! - South Pond – 105’ POND!!! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' Almost New 4,400’ Custom 8 Rms! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Road! Views across Middle Pond! Convenient Point Pleasant! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' North Pond! Western Exp – Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Round! Open Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ All the Extra’s! Beautiful Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Flr Plan! Panoramic Lake Views! Ideal Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! for All Water Activity! Applianced! Slate 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Lake Facing Master & Master Bath! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 1.5Baths! Garage! $459,900.00 Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master Frplcd Liv Rm! 2 Bdrms! Hrdwd Flrs! 2 Fireplaces! 4/6 Bdrms! 3Baths! Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Ready for Summer Now! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Office! Hrdwd & Slate! Air! 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! Each $229,900.00 Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime $399,900.00 C/Air! And More! Gardens! Security! And More! Finished 3rd Level! 2Car Garage! $599,900.00 $1,499,000.00 $799,900.00 $679,900.00 50’ Waterfront! $529,900.00 $749,900.00

######################################################################################################################### ##################################################### 454 Main Street • Sturbridge Maher Real EstateMortgageCollecting problems? for: (508) 347-6556 508-832-5831 Auburn 1-800-563-7019 Is “shortVeterans sale” the Shelter answer? Drive 18A West Main St, Rte 9, Sandra Brookfield (508) 867-5500 www.century21maher.com • [email protected] us a callCall and for we Information can discuss Loughlin Sandra Loughlin Joyce Johnson Licensed in MA & CT Owner/Manager Owner/Broker Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer John Sherman your options... 508-769-2605 508-958-1742 Joan Mellen John Roderick Roger Mundell Sue Pulsifer Carol Holstrom Mike Seery Ann Marie Damian Susan Tittle Mo Kane www.sturbridgerealestate.com Ann Marie Danielle Sue Ronald Helen Maryann Chic Judy Diane Anne Franny Lorraine Elie Sorensen Janice Therrien Kusz Garabedian Vangsness Johnson Beland Ward Empie Pacevicz Greenberg Gaudette Jankowski Kahale Sutton - Spacious, warm and inviting colonial. Cabinet packed kitchen with ganite countertops and dining area. Large fire-placed living room with EW LISTING N NEW LISTING $5,000 BACK AT CLOSING hardwoods, formal dining, office on first floor. Walk up attic. Lovely gar- dens and great back yard. A dream to SOUTHBRIDGE: Contemporary THOMPSON CT: Renovated 2 unit WEBSTER – Very Nice vinyl sided 2 show, only $434,900. Colonial 8 Rm, 4 Br. 1,5 BA, Formal DR bldg. w/attached garage. Vinyl sided, SUTTON: 8 Rm, 5 Br. Antique Colonial. AUBURN: 6 Rm, 3 Br. 1 Bath Cape OXFORD: WOW! 1200 SF home! 6 Rm, fam. with 2 Br’s each fl. Fully applianced. Pomfret Connecticut -16+ level Great location! Home is in need of repairs. 3Br. fplcd LR w/20’ vaulted ceilings, is floor w/hdwds. Sunken LR w/vaulted ceil- replacement windows, move in cond. Located on Sutton/Grafton line. Mansard 1st fl. has new kit. w/center isle & break- wooded acres abutting preservation ingsm master BR w/loft and Jacuzzi tub. Owners unit has vaulted ceilings & central roof, new furnace & hot water tank, newer, Siding, roof, furnace and windows are master Br. new paint, rugs, light fixtures! fast area & family room. Fenced yard. Off Above ground pool $265,000 air on 2nd FL. Call: 508-832-5831 siding and windows, 1+ acre level lot. 12 years old. Sold as is. Country setting! Large country lot! st. parking. land. 2400 sq ft beautiful Custom Call: 508-832-5831 $209,500 Call: 508-832-5831 $110,000 Call: 508-832-5831 $174,900 Call: 508-832-5831 $164,800 Call: 508-832-5831 Colonial, featuring raised panel detail, *** Rentals *** crown mouldings, wide pine, solid Looking for a job? oak and tile flooring. Perrenial gar- OXFORD: 4 Rm, 1 Br, 1 Ba ... $795 Counting down… Have you considered dens with stone walls. 2 Story 30x30 STURBRIDGE: House 8 Rm, 3 Br, 2 77 days left to take advantage… barn/workshop with heat and elec. $590,000. LEASE SPACE Ba ...... $1100 a real estate career? WORCESTER: Apartment 5 Rm, 3 of the $8,000 or $6,000 East Brookfield-17 acres and AUBURN: 925 square feet of office 1350’ frontage on the Seven Mile space with high visibility and great Br, 1 Ba ...... $750 Tax credit! Call Sandy at 508-832-5831 x12 Sandra Loughlin traffic count! Open office area, confer- WORCESTER: Apartment 5 Rm, 3 or email at Owner/Manager River, known as the Sportsman’s ence room and bathroom. Additional Br, 1 Ba...... $1100 508-832-5831, x 12 Dream, great for Hunting and 528 SF Bldg. for rent Take advatage now… Call us! [email protected] 800-563-7013 Fishing, come with this small Call: Sandy 508-832-5831 x 12 [email protected] ranch of approx 1000sq ft, minutes ######################################################

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DUDLEY - Immaculate 8-room WEBSTER – Want/need more than a WEBSTER -- Lots of character in Cape on half-acre at end of cul de regular-sized Ranch? This quality-built this four-bedroom Cape -- fire- sac in great neighborhood - eat-in EW LISTING home has more than 2100 square feet placed living room -- den/dining Acclaim N NEW LISTING kitchen with new cabinets, coun- of one-level living space on a half acre room -- eat-in kitchen -- nice and ters and center island - formal din- close to everything. Spacious kitchen - dry finished basement -- 567 Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 ing room - den - fireplaced living dining area - 30 ft. living room and detached garage -- shed -- dog (508) 832-6888 Ext. 222 • Fax: (508) 832-9054 room - three bedrooms - 2 baths - three extra large bedrooms - 2.5 baths coop -- three-zone oil heat -- hardwood floors - three-season - 36 ft. screened back porch overlook- recent roof, furnace and electric - ONT porch overlooking private back yard and decorative pond - oil heat - ing level back yard - partially finished basement, tons of storage - oil heat, - town services -- good commuter location close to highway access. recent roof, garage, town services. vinyl siding - two-car garage. RE/Taxes $2268 $224,900 R/E Tax $1464 $184,900 REDUCED WATERFR R/E Tax $2309 $264,900

WEBSTER - Big, solid three-family DUDLEY - Two-family in WEBSTER - New contempo- on 1/3 acre - 3-3-3 - living room - good neighborhood, two rary split level - applianced Caroline DUDLEY: Waterfront on Merino Pond with full recre- REDUCED formal dining - big, eat-in kitchen - ALE PENDING bedrooms each unit, oil heat, kitchen - 3 bedrooms - 2 full Bianchi ation for motorboats, jet skis, etc. Modern S SALE PENDING hardwood floors - storage areas - oversized two-car garage, baths - open floor plan - kitchen/island/swan-stone sink/ shaker cabinets/ detached 2-car garage - handicap tile floor, L-shaped living room, fantastic views of the lake, brick patio, needs updates, vacant and deck - oversized two-car hot tub room, deck, move in now and enjoy skating and ice fishing! ramp - vinyl siding - recent roof - REDUCED updates needed - family-owned easy to show, not a short garage - oil heat - centrally $349,900.00 Call Caroline 508-832-6888 X222. since 1924. sale. located - town services. LEICESTER: Ranch, 6 rooms, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths including master. Features living room, R/E Tax $2320 $189,900 R/E Tax $1600 $119,900 dining area/kitchen with cathedral ceilings, R/E Tax $2100 $229,900 EW CONSTRUCTION fantastic views. Time to choose carpet N colors, off street parking. Will be ready for your $8,000. tax credit for April. $229,900. Call Caroline 508-832-6888 X222. WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 48TH YEAR Visit my web site: www.carolinebianchi.com Friday, February 12, 2010 • THE VILLAGER • 5 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE

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Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Broker- $339,900 Broker Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Owner Hilli Doros Rivera 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Expandable 3300+ sq. ft. Now offering rental services $8,000 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Southbridge: Classic Cape in Southbridge: NATURE LOVERS! Sturbridge: 10 rm, 5 bedrm, 3.5 ba., Inexpensive DUPLEX! Rental income of wonderful neighborhood! 7 IMPRESSIVE rooms 3-4 bedrooms 2 baths! $800 to help pay the mortgage! Well built 2006. 3 levels of liv- maintained 4 room 2 bedroom apart- Beyond Brand New Furnace! 30 year roof! ments w/ full walkout basement! Each Vinyl sided plus replacement win- Description! 9 ing, fenced-in yard, 2 car garage, walking distance to boat side has its’ own deck overlooking quiet room 5 bedroom 4 dows! Hardwood floors. Blown in country yard & extensive woods! Near the insulation! First floor den or office. Westville Dam Rec Area! Off street park- 1/2 bath Stately ramp, incredible dream home at unbelievable price! just $165,000 (not a short sale or ing. Move right in! $159,900 (P & I under Colonial built in reduced for quick sale $339,900, $5000 towards buyers foreclosure! All utilities working!) $830 at 5% w/ 3.5% down for both units! 2004! Kitchen w/ Call for details) all the bells & closing costs with full price offer! Southbridge: Sunny & Bright describes Southbridge: Outstanding Mint Mint whistles w/morning room. 2 staircases to second floor. this 6 room 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home! Condition in wonderful neighborhood Updated kitchen w/solid Maple cabinets! near Dudley line. Built in 2006. 6 rooms First floor great room with stone fp, wet bar, surround Pantry closet! New appliances. Formal 3 bedrooms 2 baths incl master bath. sound & bookcases. Master suite w/ sitting room & bath dining room w/built in china cabinet. Gleaming hardwood floors! Cathedral w/granite counter, cherry cabinets, tile floor, Jacuzzi, over- Michelle Williams Realtor Pristine hardwood floors! TIN CEIL- & COMPANY, INC. ceiling in livingroom w/ceiling fan. sized shower, walkin closet w/built-ins. Underground 800 Main St • Holden, MA 01520 INGS! Warm & cozy by pellet stove in FP. Sliders to deck. Familyroom or office in Updated electrical & windows. Snow lower level. 2 car garage under. Extensive sprinklers, central air, central vac, oversized mahogany REALTORS 508-829-6601x11 • Fax: 508-829-7891 covered gardens. Outstanding landscap- deck, 3 car heated garage-close to major routes-Rt 20, ing! New slider to beautiful patio! Walk landscaping. CAir. PRIDE of Ownership www.robertloverealestate.com • Email: [email protected] to Country Club! $189,900. shows throughout-$249,900. Mass Pike & Rt 84. $729,900. Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010 CHARLTON: 10 Baker Pond Drive SF 12:00-2:00 $338,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Inc 508-885-3443 OXFORD: 6 Bartlett Street SF 12:00-2:00 $225,000 Emerson Realtors/ Doreen Gagliastro 508-769-7233 SPENCER: 1 Candlewood Dr. C 1:00-4:00 $229,900 RE/MAX American Dream 508-320-3655

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Jo-Ann Szymczak Derek Alfama TOOMEY-LOVETT, INC. BROOKFIELD - 14 DEER RUN Connie Nedoroscik 877-752-3200 508-943-7669 www.century21toomeylovett.com 508-949-3205 Spencer (508) 885-3443 JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com West Brookfield (508) 867-7064 GREAT SCHOOLS Each office independently owned and operated SELLERS: If you need your home sold, Call us for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. DUDLEY - 1 ACRE DUDLEY - 70’ RANCH

Country setting, yet convenient Custom built ranch with many to schools and stores, open floor built-ins, open floor plan, corner plan offers 1st fl family rm, coun- fireplace, subzero refrigerator, try kitchen w/center island, cen- central air 2003, roof 2004, walls Quiet country setting in over 55 commu- tral vac, first fl laundry, 10 min to have all been primed to make nity. Home in flawless condition. Spacious Mass. Pike, Rte. 395, easy com- painting easy to update, large 1st mute to Worcester, walk-out fl laundry, 2 cedar closets, eat-in living room, dining room, large country basement suitable to finish. kitchen w/super sized pantry, $339,900 kitchen. Master bedroom with full bath/walk $269,900 formal dining room. in shower, walk in closet. 2nd bedroom with DUDLEY - NEW CONSTRUCTION CHARLTON - NEW LISTING WEST BROOKFIELD – If privacy EAST BROOKFIELD – Gorgeous WEST BROOKFIELD – Located 28’ Living room/family rm with is what you seek then look here. young cape with four bedrooms, just steps away from the won- walk in closet. 2nd full bath. Storage shed. An opportunity to be in a neigh- 2.5 baths and private level lot. borhood of quality homes built step down, presently used as an The versatile layout of this home derful historic common of West office/living room, open contem- Bonus three car garage great for Brookfield. This unique antique by Val-Go Builders. View model makes it unique, enjoy three bed- REDUCED TO SELL $124,900 home to see a typical Val-Go porary feeling, formal DR with pine extra toys. Wonderful center island has large sun filled rooms, mas- home. Specs are available for floor, applianced eat-in kitchen, rooms, two baths and open kitchen made for the chef, fire- master BR with sitting area, private ter suite where you can escape Tom Holland two lots to build a lower price kitchen/livingroom area with gas placed livingroom, set up for home from the day, two full baths, and home. $399,900 3+ acres with level back yard and office and finished lower level. Nice $217,900 27” above ground pool, great com- stove. Large level yard is fenced family home in convenient com- large pantry. Remax Agent muting location. $289,900 for kids or pets. $209,900 $349,900 508-826-9520 Acclaim muter location. BUYERS & SELLERS LESS THAN 90 DAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTENDED AND EXPANDED $8000 TAX CREDIT, DON’T MISS OUT IF YOU ARE 2 Maple Avenue READY TO BUY... CALL ONE OF OUR AGENTS FOR HELP. Shrewsbury, MA 01545 www.NewEnglandMoves.com EW LISTING AX CREDIT N T REAL ESTATE Inger Christensen SERVICES FROM HERE 508-769-3823 THOMPSON, CT $359,900 OXFORD - $99,900 TO HOME 508-365-3561 Lge 9rm Colonial, farmer’s porch, 4rm Condo, lots of parking, shed, deck, huge kitchen, gas firpl FR, blinds. 6-Unit bldg, 2 ac lot, oversized 2-c gar cat okay 433 East Thompson Rd 142 Charlton Street Licensed in MA & CT NEW LISTING NEW LISTING Elaine Armstrong YOUNGER BLACKSTONE. Lovely 3 BR Cape with OXFORD. 4 BR Colonial in need of SOUTHBRIDGE. Well maintained 3800+ SOUTHBRIDGE. Wonderful 2-family COLONIAL NEW LISTING lots of room in quiet country town! rehab. Being sold "as is". Approved for SF Brick Colonial has 4 BR, 3.5 baths, 4 property updated with laundry in each 508-353-1932 Needs a little TLC to bring back to life. Fannie Mae HomePath Financing, call working FPs, large front porch! apt, carpets, floors, appliances…more. Bonus room could be office, den… Hardwoods throughout, sweeping stair- 2 car garage, nice yard. $183,900. 508-365-4022 agent for details. $ 13,500. Gracellen case. 2 car garage w/ add. rooms above. $179,900. Annette or Wendy. Riel. $349,900. Sarah Gustafson. Wendy or Annette. DUDLEY - $359,900 WEBSTER - $249,900 2-Story foyer, 24x24 FR w/firepl, lge Lge 2-Family, 6/6, 3 br ea unit, EIK, hdwd flrs, 1st fl laundry, whirpl View more properties at pine flrs, cab kitch, front prchs, OPEN HOUSE NEW LISTING ba, brkfst bar, 8rms. backyard, 2-car gar www.IngerC.com 16 Fairfield Drive 41 Brook Street

SOUTHBRIDGE. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY STURBRIDGE. Cedar Lake Waterfront! STURBRIDGE. Great vintage charm in WARE. Great deal! 2 houses on the 519 Charlton St, Southbridge. 11-1pm. 2BR 2 BR Ranch in need of updating. this 5 BR Cape with 2 car garage same property! All units rented. Many home has many updates, incl electric, lighting, Potential in-law, has 2 kitchens. attached. Front to back formal FP'd LR. updates including roof, furnace, not bath. Full attic has potential for expansion. Eat in Recent updates include dormer roof, ConradAllen.com Approved for Fannie Mae HomePath water tank. Off street parking. $224,999. kitchen, open floor plan. Beautiful hardwoods. and HomePath Rehab financing. vinyl siding, windows. $260,000. Cindy Conrad Allen Gregg Abdella. Professional $164,900. Cindy Sowa Forgit. $275,000. Gracellen Riel. Sowa Forgit. Associates Agent 508-400-0438 Webster, MA

DUDLEY - $249,900 Big and beautiful DUDLEY - Less than rent!! $619/mo. Dudley Heights condominium - 1st floor 8 room 4 bedroom 2 bath home with a pays taxes, condo fees, 1 bedroom unit unit with new floor coverings... great loca- 2 car attached garage. Lots of extras. in good condition. Move right in! tion... vacant and ready for immediate occu- GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE? Immediate occupancy. pancy, qualifies for the $8,000 tax credit.

CANDLEWOOD ESTATES This the place 1 Candlewood Drive Spencer Open House Sunday Feb 14, 1-4 2/3 BR Luxury condos/NO CONDO FEES to sell it! Home Buying Seminar - on site pre-approvals $199,900 - $269,900 Private, wooded cul-de-sac Ranch or colonial style Your ad will be Robin Murkland Gas f/p, granite, appliances, recessed lighting, 508-320-3655 brushed nickel hardware, garage & more 1000+ sq ft unfinished basement ready for mailed to 60000+ www.rmurkland.remax.com rec room FOR households SALE This is the place to sell your throughout home! Southern Worcester Your ad will be mailed to 60,000+ County. households throughout Southern To advertise on our real estate section, Worcester County. please call your local Call your local sales representative today! 1-800-367-9898 sales representative at 1-800-367-9898 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, February 12, 2010 Blues Legend Johnny Winter comes to Southbridge

Laurel House, Dayville, CT *Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT HOT SPOT *GYPSY ROMANTIQUE, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West *Tom Thornton, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s continued from page 1 Grass Hopper Arts Dance Studio, 25 Meadow Glocester, R.I. Brickhouse Cafe, Willimantic, CT St., Willimantic, CT, $15/$13 in advance or for *Donna Dufresne’s Gypsy Romantique *Johnny Winter w/Depth Quartet Trio, THURSDAY, FEB. 18 Billy Keane and the Misdemeanor Outlaws, seniors or Students from the studio, with ID “Valentine Soiree”, 8 p.m., Local 121, Spare Parts Band, & Lori Brooks, 9 p.m., Mill *Acoustic Open Mic, 7:30-11 p.m., Woodland Providence, R.I., $25 *Amy Herrera, 7:30 p.m., The Copper Meeting House, 115 E. Killingly Road,, Foster, Street Brews, Southbridge, $25 MONDAY, FEB. 15 Stallion, Sturbridge *John Austin Band, 9 p.m., The Pump R.I. *Rob Adams, 6-10 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ House, Southbridge SUNDAY, FEB. 14 *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 p.m., The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge *Fiske and Herrera, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s Vinny T’s, 7 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury *The Outriggers, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Steakhouse, Auburn *Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3-7 p.m., Brickhouse Cafe, Willamantic, CT *Dana Lewis, 8 p.m., The Whistle Stop, Chooch’s, North Brookfield TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Oxford *Tall Heights Concert/ Valentine Social, 2 *Rob Adams, 7:30 pm, The Copper Stallion, If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- *5:15 (Who cover band) w/Sup, 9:30 p.m., The p.m., Overlook Performing Arts Center, 538 Main St., Sturbridge tured, know of someone else who is, or simply Gaslight, Dudley Charlton *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, want to let us know about an upcoming gig, e- *She’s Busy Valentines Dance, 8 p.m., Point *”Brett and Lisa” For Lovers Only, 5 p.m., Greendale’s Pub, Worcester mail me at the address below. Anything I get Breeze, Webster Point Breeze, Webster before Friday of each week will make the fol- *Becky Chace, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean, *“ROMANZA” — A Valentine’s Day concert WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 lowing Friday’s paper. Keep the music live and Pomfret, CT, $12 with Mark and Beverly Davis and Friends, 7:30 not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & Central *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 p.m., *Adam Trudel w/ Dave Margario, 8-10 p.m., pm, Hampton Community Center, 178 Main MA! Email Mark: Beatniks, Worcester Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT St., Hampton, CT, $10/children free [email protected]. *Joe Macey,9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle at The *OPEN MIC w/ Russ Mineau, 7-10 p.m., HOME “Dream Job” Might Be As Close As Your Home Office

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Wood Valet Chair Call For Prices Call 508-949-7040 Antique Oak 508-949-1320 508-892-1679 Fishing Equipment With Beveled Glass-Top With Drawer Rocking Chair Antique 1892 Bureau & 2 Endtables. $100 OBO $100 Like-New Maytag Archery Equipment $1500 OBO ELECTRONICS Husqvarna Garden Kitchen Ask For Ron Jr. 508-476-7572 (Sturbridge, MA) Antique Pine Buffet Portable Machinist Tools $200 Tractor Wood Stove 508-943-1000 SAMSUNG LN52A850 54 Inch Mowing Deck. Dishwasher Auto Tools Magee Mystic Kitchen DISHWASHER LCD 1080p HDTV 508-867-8948 Includes Bagger System. Asking $200 Antenna Tower Coal/Wood Stove. With Side Camcorder Hot Point Dishwasher $100 Kawasaki 25HP Engine. Southbridge Copper Water Reservoir. 6 $140 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin 4 Years Old. Runs Great! 35mm Camera ALSO: 120Hz RSS Garage Air Lift Call 508-764-8390 Burners, Oven. Audio Equipment $2800 146 VHS Disney Good Condition Brand New Casio $3099 Jack 774-200-0395 Approx 30” Deep x 54” Wide. $60 Keyboard LH100 $1799 Liner Tray Movies Electric Guitar Digital Screen Prompts, $400 $1200 John Deere 2243 For Cargo Area/Floor For 508-885-5189 Call Nancy $95 Keys Light Up With Voice SONY VCR/VHS Greens Mower Prompts. Lots Of Stored Fish Tank 2008 Subaru Outback 508-867-3900 Amp $60 SLV-780HF $5900 OBO Never Used. Receiver $120 Music Inside! $199 w/Stand & Accessories MOTORS Paid $199 On Sale $100 John Deere 220A Cost $70 Antique Cast-Iron Canon Film Camera $45 $99 Asking $45 CASH 1/2HP 230/460V DVD Player $25 Sell $100 Walk-Behind Greens Mower Paper Cutter 860-774-1485 $1995 OBO Brookfield 1725RPM, 56 Frame. $150 GPS $95 Email: SONY DSC-H1 508-867-2224 $45 OBO Computer $150 [email protected] Digital Camera 508-764-8330 Antique Cast-Iron DJ Equipment Gymnastic Mats 5HP, 230/460V For Pictures Or Call Marty $299 Living Room Sofa 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Wire Stitcher (Dayville, CT, 06241, Gymnastic Mats 4’x8’x2” Kawai Organ Dale Earnhardt Sr. $179 Asking $2000 & Chair $125 OBO $100 Magazines Near MA & RI Line) $100 Each 860-779-2611 Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime 5HP, 230/460V Cast-Iron 860-963-7087 SONY FX330 Landing Pad 6’x12’x8” Refrigerator Frame, Excellent Quality. $200 4 Years Old 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Video Camcorder Floral Pattern, Country $125 OBO Stapling Machine $299 $175 $100 Chevy Prizm Double Window Styling. New, Vetter High Pro 4 $149 Rock Wall Panels 1/2HP 208/230/460V Wanted 4’x6’ $200 Each Tools Solid Wood Coffee Large Overhead Door-Opener Large Piece Finished With Screens. All Kinds Of Home Tools & End Table Cyprus Wood Any Year. Must Have Very BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 $120 OBO Low Miles. Measures 76”Long Reasonable Offers Some New, Some Lightly Over $3500 New $100 Will Consider A Civic 61”High SOUND SYSTEM Used 4 Motor Speed Controls $2999 Considered $800 Steals It! Black Canvas 508-764-1439 $650 OBO Leave Message For Jennifer Ham Radio Equipment Hitachi J100, 400/460V $1499 Call 508-949-7040 Best Offer Truck Bed-Cover Call 508-259-8805 508-397-6426 Exercise Bike Fits GMC/Chevy 1/2-Ton Coca-Cola Living Room Call 5pm-8:30pm Pickups Machines Call Mr. Desai Hand-Crafted 508-347-3380 508-867-6546 $75 Downsizing Sale! 732-309-9366 (Cell) Sofa & Chair & Collectibles Jewelry Kirby GL2000 Solid Maple 2-Piece Multi-Colored, Dominantly 774-432-3514 Glassware, Pictures, Signs, Many Varieties Vacuum Cleaner Green. Clean, X-Mas Items, Sewing Formal Hutch Rings Good Condition. Moving Antique Singer 68”Hx40”Lx18”W eMachines w/Accessories. Hardly Used. Material, Etc., Etc. Lucite Bracelets $275 $150 OBO $300 Earrings Must Sell! Portable Sewing Call For Appointment Desktop PC Call 508-892-9212 Solid Maple Desk And More! Golf Clubs Ethan Allen Machine Weekdays 4pm-8pm With 20” Samsung 508-410-5783 Weekends Anytime With Attached Hutch Mens/Womens LK Stainless New Mahogany Dog Crate (Boxed) (Basset) LCD Monitor Complete Set With Bag Dining Room Liz And Mike 140GB Hard Drive, 1GB Steel Sink For 40-60 lb Dog 508-949-7277 76”Hx42”Lx18”W Haywood $75 Large Crystal Chandelier $200 RAM. CD/DVD Burner, Model #CCR2522-4 1972 Matching His & Hers Webster Digital Media Card Wakefield Campbell 100 PSI Brand New, In Box. 11x14 Oriental Wool Rug Columbia Bikes Solid Maple Tea Cart Collectibles Reader (4 Slots). Bedroom Set Compressor “Celebrity Classic”. Painted Bureau 26”, 5-Speed With Drawer Running Vista Smoothly! Double(Full-Sized) Bed With $65 New $400 Jason Telescope Dicken’s “Dept. 56” $50 Asking $500 For Mirror, Bureau, And Table. Asking $125 2 Olive-Green Swivel Rotary Power Christmas Village Stainless Steel Flatware The Combo! $350 Dorm Microwave $30 508-832-9877 Rocker Chairs 774-232-6617 508-278-2045 Eleven Buildings Service For 10, Some 508-943-8482 Falcon Fishing Rods Pilates Machines (Some Retired!) And Service Pieces Brand New $100 Llama Wool Queen Brass Bed Antique Victorian Numerous Figurines $25 ENTIRE CONTENTS Heavy Duty Best Offer Accepted 8pc. Black Marble Excellent Condition. (2) Large Crystal-Base Commerical Okuma Fishing Rods For Sale Would Like To Sell OF 2 STORAGE Brand New $75 For All Fireplace Lamps Unfinished 508-867-6730 Mantle Surround All Together. $20 Each UNITS Fitness Equipment Wood Fishing Rod Rack Call For More Information Must Go! Good Condition Call For More Information Medium Crystal-Base Lamp Body Masters Standing 12 Rods - $40 508-335-8239 508-278-3973 Moving Out Of State. Leg Curl Moving South! Best Offer For Both $15 Come Find Your Treasures, Assorted Okuma Reels Bicep Curl Mahogany Entire House Including: Leave Message Colonial Wood Horizontal & Vertical Large & Small Pec Deck, $50-$100 Decorative Plate Holders Call For Appointment Bedroom Set Sofa, 2 Recliners, Tables, 860-923-2987 Abdominal Machine. Boy’s BMX Bike $20 Dining Room Table & Chairs, Hutch and Base 774-232-0064 $400 Each Full-Size Bed. Highboy, Free-Standing Jewelry Mirrored Dresser, Dry Sink, Server, Baby Stuff Honey Pine finish. Armoire Trotter 508-390-3717 Asking $350 Nightstand. Bedroom Set(s) Plus Great Condition $30 Exerciser Precor Queen Mattresses. Aero Pilates Performer 295 Kitchen Table & 6 Excellent Condition. Highchair $50 Antique Czech Treadmills, Steppers $1200 All In Excellent Condition! Ann Klein Womens Dress $150 Elipticals, Bikes Greico Double-Stroller $125 Crystal Set Chairs Best Offer Over $2000 Winter Coat $100-$500 Solid Oak Bed 860-963-2065 Eddie Bauer Bassinet $50 Valued at over $1800. Gas Weedwhacker Sturdy, Real Wood, Tile-Top Black, Calf-Length, Lockers $200 Full-Sized. Hand cut, very ornate. Never Worn, Size 2X Craftsman Brand Fisher-Price Baby Swing $50 Appraised. $50 Tanning Beds Excellent Condition. Greico Infant Carseat With $75 $400 Buffet w/Mirrored $850 Will sell for $900 860-935-0355 MTD Lawn Tractor Snugglie & Two Bases. $75 Ann Klein Womens Grey Hutch 508-756-6120 1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch Call (508)943-6367 Many Other Body Masters $200 Crib Mattress $50 Dress Winter Coat Machines Also Available! 774-289-6982 Blade. Good Condition, Calf-Length, Worn Only Farm Equipment With Heavy-Duty Trailer. 508-949-8949 Complete Master Cultivator Toolbar 860-774-8008 (2) Bookcases Few Times, Size 12 $100 For Both Maytag $350 $50 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Beach Cruiser Bedroom Furniture 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Hewlett Packard Washer/Dryer 508-266-0330 Includes California Desk w/Matching 2-Drawer Bicycles Call Chris $350 Color Printer Filing Cabinet 586-419-1040 King-Sized Waterbed Frame, 508-764-3736 & Refrigerator NEW! Red, Blue, Large Armoire, Large Lime Spreader $25 $100 Green, Orange. Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. JennAir Stove NASCAR Dresser With Mirror, Whirlpool Call 508-949-7040 FOR SALE Balloon Tires. (2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Early 1950’s $150 $195 Each Air Conditioner Ladies’ Genuine Great Condition Die-Cast Models Cherry In Excellent 8-Piece 860-974-7099 $800 OBO For All They’re Back! 508-476-1935 Condition. Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU Black Shearling $2000 OBO Wrought Iron Farmer’s Hutch $125 508-765-5506 $5 And Up! Beautiful Wurlitzer MUST SACRIFICE AT Sheepskin 508-450-9336 BRAND NEW Den Set $200 Computer Desk SHIPMENT! Oak Piano $1295 Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, In Excellent Condition. Call 508-943-3711 Fur Coat Men’s Burberry Just In Time For $3000 $550 OBO Attached File Cabinet (3) Original Factory After 6pm Medium. Like New. Worn Christmas Reduced To $200 Hubcaps 413-245-7819 $150 One Or Twice. Length 30” Prorsum (Collar To Hem), Shoulders Or Best Offer For Hyundai Sonata Fish Tanks Beige Shermag Trenchcoat Saddles Full Keyboard With Bench. $35 Each Glider & Ottoman 19”, Sleeves 25”, Size ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Early 2-Drawer 125 & 75 Gallon Bust 40-42” $100 Each 508-949-1283 Call Alan At Complete Setups, Including $225 Worn, But Good Condition. Blanket Chest $250 OBO $100 Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Brother Disney 508-509-5407 Wood Cabinet Stands, Call 508-949-8851 508-885-8940 4-Drawer Bureau Canister Filters For Salt Or Leave Message 860-974-9946 Blessings Farm Embroidery Dale Ernhardt Sr. Fresh Water, Heaters, 50 H Foote Road Letter Coat Hoosier Cabinet Pumps, Lights & Extras. Mahogany NEW Charlton Machine $600 & $500 FIRM Kitchen Center 508-248-1411 Never Used - New New, With 2 Cars In Case Glassware Call 508-949-7040 Bedroom Set Eliptical Still In Carton $150 Lamps By Oster Bed, Dresser With Mirror, Retail $800 Complete Set Of Attachments Machine New Bunkbeds Spongebob 13” TV Old Dishes Ford Tractor Chest On Chest, Night Table. $150 Special! $300 $50 1958 4-Cycle, Power For Food Processing, $1500 Negotiable Paid $900 Fun, Easy, Relaxing Excellent Condition With Exercise Videos Lil Tykes Car Steering, Bucket With Down Cooking & Baking. Asking $500 Other Antiques Great Condition. Mahogany Cedar Chest & Mat. Just Purchased In March! Call 508-757-9055 $20 Pressure And Extras. If Interested Available! $4800 OBO $65 $600 Negotiable Includes Mattresses 508-434-0315 Call Rosaida 774-200-1561 508-764-8801 508-867-7345 508-949-1320 508-234-2897 774-402-4849 CLIP AND MAIL Town-to-Town Write your ad here: CLASSIFIEDS OME OWN ERVICE H T S , BIG TIME RESULTS Name: VISIT US ONLINE TO PLACE YOUR AD Address: CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Town: Zip: Phone: “Use our Bargain Box” Sell items from A to Z “Including your used automobile!” Mail to: Town-to-Town Classifieds P.O. Box 90 ★ We’ll run the ad until you’ve sold the items ★ Southbridge, MA • 01550 ( Up to a maximum of one year ) ★ Runs in all 11 papers plus our website ★ Fax: 508-764-7645 ★ Use up to 30 words ★ Questions: Call our friendly staff 1-800-536-5836 ★ ★ Only $46.00 Email: [email protected] ★ Yes, we’ll bill you! ★ *The Bargain Box rate does not apply to pets, businesses, real estate or rentals of any kind. 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010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE EARN EXTRA MONEY Deliver the New Verizon® Nordic Trac Schwinn Thomasville Women’s Salvatore Telephone Directories Walk Fit Skier/Rower Electric Scooter Cherry Ferragamo $100 Needs new battery, $60. Bedroom Set Leather Blazer Men and women 18 years and older with 508-885-9992 (508)764-6560 Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Jacket insured vehicles needed to deliver in Nightstand, Headboard & Soft, Buttery, Worcester West, South, Central and Scooter Store Footboard. With Queen Golden Brown Color. Oak 24” Mattress & Boxspring Excellent Condition. surrounding areas. We are also looking Captain’s Back Power Chair Included. Size 6 Or 8 for office clerks and loaders. Delivery Stool Model “Jazzy” Very Good Condition! $200 starts February 12th. Work a minimum of 4 Travels 8 Miles On One Seldom Used. 860-974-9946 $50 Charge! New, Never Used. $750 Steals It! daylight hours per day and get paid within Purchased In March 2009. Call 508-949-7040 48 hours, upon successful completion of Tempered Glass Paid $6800 Wood Stove route. Cocktail Table Sell For $2500 OBO Energy Harvester 40” x 40” $75 Ray Or Debbie Toshiba Good Condition With Call 1-800-979-7978 between 9am and 508-277-2795 36 Inch TV Fire Screen. 5:30pm Mon-Fri. Refer to Job# 3607-A (3) Brass 508-277-2658 $350 OBO Used Very Little. 413-245-3008 Hanging/Ceiling Lights Several Plays Like New! Distribution of the Verizon Yellow Pages are conducted on 2 With 3 Lamps MUST SELL! behalf of Supermedia the official publisher of Verizon print 1 With 4 Lamps Queen-Sized Cost $895 100 GENERAL directories. Equal opportunity employer. $15 Each Bedroom Sets Sell For $399 508-987-1104 w/Box & Mattress, Cherry Call 508-885-9754 Mirrored Dressers, 105 BULLETIN BOARD 205 BOATS 281 FREE PETS Oak Computer Drawered Nightstand $1200 Each Total Gym XL IN REMEMBRANCE 1990 Glasport Armoire Used Very Little Since FOUND CAT $150 Rugs Purchased 5 Years. Julie Ann Bainton 20 Foot Dark Orange/White Paid $1000 Male Cat. Found At Trumpet $100 Bird Of Paradise (Knurowski) Open Bow Ski Boat (2)9x12, 9x14 Best Offer New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. Thompson Transfer Station 36 Year Senior Secretary (On 2/4/10), And Had Electric/Acoustic Guitar $295 Each Bay Path High School New Interior, New Flooring. Vinci Brand $100 Been Eating Out Of Oriental Style Antique 1930’s Dear Friend, Please Visit Drive-On Trailer. Sacrifice At $7200 Dumpsters For 2 Weeks. 508-864-7159 (2)Red 9x12 Walnut Dining Room Our Guest Book And Leave A Very Affectionate & Vocal. $300 Each Table Note To Pay Your Respects www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 12 Foot Jon Boat Unique White Markings On Old Oak Rolltop 508-943-8693 In Good Condition Seats, Electric Motor, His Face. Definitely $300 OBO 107 MISC. FREE On Trailer. Someone’s Cat, Or Need Desk To Place In Great Original Condition! Snapper 508-461-7224 $1500 508-234-6096 Someone’s Home. 54” Long, 30” Wide Roto-Tiller FREE WOOD Call Anytime $600 IR5003, Used Twice Trampoline 860-923-9610 860-774-4019 Paid $1295 13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame & Larson 1997 Ask For Laurie $950 Frame Pad (Red) PALLETS $75 You pick up. Monday thru Ski-Boat Organ 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Technics SXEN4 TracVac Friday 8am-noon. Model 385-IC/385LH Ladies 26” Mongoose Engine. With Trailer. FREE Best Offer Hilltopper Mountain Bike Stonebridge Press $5000 Used Once. 25 Optical Drive Teddy Bear 285 PET CARE 285 PET CARE Rascal Scooter Paid $1300 Red 508-476-5476 $35 (located behind Southbridge Gineau Pigs 600 Series $1100 Hotel & Conference Center) Best Offer 24” Mongoose MGX/DXR Sailboat For Sale Female, 2 Of Them, Collinswood Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro 2000 Hunter 212 With Cage. 508-892-8316 & Vac Pro Mountain Bike 130 YARD SALES Dual Suspension, Great Day Sailer! Rosaida K-9 Services Models 72085, 72285, 21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin, 774-402-4849 Outdoor Garden 72295 21 Speed, Red $35 MOVING SALE Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib. Fountain Used Twice Great Shape, Paid $2772 24” Mongoose DXR AL 2/12-2/15 283 PETS Very Large, Gorgeous, 2/19-2/22 Used Very Little. 3 Tiers, Excellent Condition $1900 Mountain Bike 30% Under NADA Retail Must Be Seen! Dual Suspension, Aluminum, Corner Of A CHANCE FOR LIFE 508-765-5763 N. Main/Market St $4950 Originally $1500 21 Speed, Silver 508-340-7697 NEEDED FOR Asking $650 Solid Oak $35 Webster 508-867-3900 (See Signs) BEAUTIFUL CATS S-Bent Windsor 860-935-0072 260 ANTIQUES & DOGS New Owners! Old Mahogany Tested, vetted, and ready for Panasonic Chairs Bedroom Set Exceptional boarding New Energy! Trees for love. Please consider these, Color TV 4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black Brass Bed “homeless” pets for environment with New Stuff! Finish Captains Chairs. Rocker Route 169 adoption. unique daycare setting CT-36SX12F In Perfect Condition. Desk 36” HDS Flat Screen With Sale SECOND CHANCE $180 Evergreen Trees, Colorado Electric Fireplace Antiques Monday-Friday Boarding Remote & Operating KOA Wood Coffee Table ANIMAL SHELTER Instructions. (3) Adult Small Jobe Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, daycare available Luxury suites, Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Kitchen Set 884 Worcester Call 508-867-5525 walks, treats, & one on $475 Life Vests www.secondchanceanimals.org Excellent Privacy Poker Table Street, State of the art indoor one playtimes available. Call 508-943-1206 Barely Used Air Conditioners training facility After 7pm Border/Ornamental Southbridge MA $25 All 10 trees for $85. Bureaus 508-234-2647 508-461-9738 Looking to purchase Chinese Crested Group or private day Natural foods Park Model RV Call 508-278-5762 antiques and and evening classes Reiki Evenings collectibles, single items Puppies Sony Wega 32” TV Agility obedience and Flower Essences 2002, 12x40 Like New! or entire estates. Hairless & Powder-Puff (like brand new) on beautiful $150 Sweet, Loveable Toy conformation Feng Shui lot in campground can be Trestle-Style 200 GEN. BUSINESS We buy it all also do Hypo-Allergenic Breed. used for a full 6 months (15 on site estate sales and For More Information Puppy Kindergarten Beautiful Oak Library Table estate auctions. Starting Soon Daycare April-15 October every year) 203 SNOWMOBILES 401-397-6499 Lot paid for until 2097. 41”W x 54”H x 23”D Antique, 72”x32”Wide Daily/weekly rates Boards. Call anytime, Mike $48,000 Cabinet For TV 1998 Yamaha 508-765-9512 Beginner Obedience Call Don (508)344-9499 With Recessed Doors. Asking $250 Pure Bred Starting Soon Paid $800 VMax 500 Training Also Antique Victrola, Basic-Advanced Pine Hutch Asking $200 Melodeon, And More 3400 Miles. Puppies Beginner Agility Photos Available By Email 508-248-1951 $1700 Group or private Shelves & Drawer 508-987-7686 265 FUEL/WOOD Over thirty breeds available. Starting Soon On Top. Drysink In Middle 508-764-4103 Health checked/guaranteed. With Door Opening Upwards, Unique Oak Table A. Jeffers State licensed. And Doors Below. Stereo With 72” Round 2002 Polaris www.laughlinkennel.com New Competition Experienced caring staff Very Old. Speakers $550 Tree Service Laughlin Kennel Obedience $200 Must See To Appreciate Edge X °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Tours 10am-4pm $50 Electric Start, Reverse, Tree Removals Call 508-987-7161 Other times by appt. Maple Headboard & Call 508-278-7958 508-756-6120 2992 N. Maine Miles. Logging All Breed please! Footboard 774-289-6982 $2800 Or BRO & Stove Land Clearing Spencer Animal Grooming Maple 6-Drawer Dresser Franklin Style VHS Tapes & Cabinet Firewood Available 508-987-0077 $250 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 Control Full-Sized w/Rails, Wood-Burning 3717 N. Maine Miles. $175/Cord 205 Federal Hill From 1950’s $275 Will Sell VHS Tapes Desperately needs “It’s all about the Separately If Wanted Runs Great. WOOD LOTS Road $200 Gas Log $1800 Or BRO WANTED homes for many dogs!” 774-452-2391 Never Used Dark Shadows VHS Tapes 508-949-7388 FREE ESTIMATES abandoned cats and Oxford, MA Some Original, Call (774)239-0285 sometimes kittens. Call Terri $90 508-832-9394 www.starwoodpetresort.com 508-832-6234 Some Recorded Arctic Cat Shots, wormed, Pioneer Stereo (45 Volumes) leukemia tested, $50 Snowmobiles All Seasoned or visit our website System Table Saw 2006 570 Panther spayed & neutered. www.collinswoodk9.com 286 LIVESTOCK 10-Inch With Steel Stand 413-262-9990 Hardwood With All Original Manuals. 2-Up, 579 Miles, Cut, Splt & Delivered Call 508-885-2306 Includes Turntable, Radio Band Saw Wedding Automatic Start & Reverse Prompt Delivery Bagged Shavings Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For With Steel Stand Like New MC & Visa Accepted Kiln-Dried Pine Speakers. Cassette Tape Gown (Satin) 284 LOST & FOUND Made By Delta 1996 ZR580 Westview Farms FAN-C-PET Paper Bags. Player/Recorder, CD Player. From David’s Bridal 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! PETS Original Cost $1250 Great For Any Workshop Worn Only Few Hours. 111 East Hill Road Mobile 3.25 Cubic Feet Excellent Condition Hardly Used! Like New! Size 12/14 Take Them Both For $5900 Monson, MA $5.00 Each (No Limit) New Cost $1500-$2000 MISSING CAT Grooming Salon $550 With Sequins, Matching 508-340-5334 413-246-1721 Pick Up In 413-245-3402 Selling For $600 Veil & Train. Gorgeous! 4 Year Old Neutered Male For Both Cat, All Black, Short-Haired, Vicki Kelley West Brookfield $99 OBO 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Cut & Split Pratt & Whitney Call 508-949-7040 Leave Message Green Skin Infection On Rear End. Professional Rock Valley Farm 508-981-2636 Inside Cat, Named “Blackie” 508-867-2508 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski Last Seen Saturday 2/6. Groomer Flat-Belt Driven Tan Genuine 508-885-4580 Apple Green & Black. Firewood 2 Cord Minimum Missing Near 132 Auburn 20 Years Exp. Metal Lathe Sheepskin Men’s Less Than 65 Hours. Street, Auburn “We Go Right to Overall Dimensions; Western Saddle 3-Cylinder 15003cc $175/cord Jacket Black, With Pad. 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Kennel 85 Pound Bags Seasoned Member of National $10 Per Bag 4x4’s, 2x4’s Trenchcoat Boat $220 per cord. • Rubber-Matted Heated/Air-Conditioned Association of Professional Plywood Size 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out Excellent Condition, Interior Call (413)245-3306 Pet Sitters The Lining. Excellent Condition. Is All Refurbished. Uses No Sleeping Areas. Overlook Farm MUCH MORE! Established 1996 $85 For All $500 Fuel, 100% Solar Powered. FIREWOOD • Large Individual Runs, Brookfield, MA 01506 508-248-1951 Book Bear Includes A Galvanized Trailer. Outdoor Exercise Pens, Certified • Bonded • Insured 508-867-2099 Women’s Burberry $3000 Green Or Seasoned Country Walks 508-347-3826 Books! Books! Books! Prorsum 860-774-1845 Cut, Split & Delivered Radison Canoe We have 100,000 lively WOOD LOTS WANTED • Large Indoor 12’ Square-Stern Dress Coat Play Area Horse Tack old books at Call Paul Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Like New, Comes With Oars THE BOOK BEAR Size 14 Petite, Brown, 1970 Sea Sprite •Bathing Available & Electric Motor Excellent Condition. 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP 508-769-2351 Accessories. New, Used, $450 $400 Johnson Outboard. 508-987-5349 • Monitored By ADT English, Western, Blankets, Gift Items, Reins. Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2” 860-974-9946 All In Good Shape. Open 7 Days A Week $950 Fully Seasoned Almost Anything Delta Band Saw 16” 8:30am-10:30am Horse-Related $500 For Both Women’s Designer 4 Michelin Snow Tires Quality 3:00pm-5:00pm Rock Valley Farm WANT West Brookfield Call Joe Clothing With Rims Hardwood Call (508)865-2227 508-867-2508 508-278-3211 We have books for the Shoes & 195/60R15 Cut, Split & Delivered. Bassett Pups scholar, collector and $175 Rolex Watch general reader. Accessories 508-729-3368 Available! Located on Route 9 in West Sylvania Vintage Stainless Steel Perpetual Shoes, Sizes 5-11 TAKE-OUT? TWO STALLS Brookfield, halfway between Stereo Console Hardwood Pearl Face, Original Box. Clothing Sizes 0-12 Amherst & Worcester. 40 Plus Crates!!! Circa 1960 Cut, Split & Delivered AVAILABLE Excellent, Near-Mint Open 7 days a week, Solid Oak & Oak Veneer To Brookfields & Condition 10am-6pm Excellent Second At Tall Pine Farm Hand Condition. Cabinet Spencer Area. In Charlton, MA $1200 FIRM $75 (Appraised Much Higher) We Also Buy Over 300 Pair Designer Seasoned $200 FROM SUSHI TO Full Board $375 CASH Only BOOK COLLECTIONS, Jeans. 508-868-2860 Green $150 Semi-Rough Board $275 Many High-End Items. Call Call 508-949-7040 LIBRARIES & Call Kelly At ESTATES! 860-974-9946 1985 Ski Nautique 508-731-5414 SANDWICHES, 774-452-3831 508-248-9993 Rototiller CALL FOR INFO. Women’s Escada “2001” Going... Going... www.tallpinefarm.net Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric 400 Hours On Engine, Gone to the Dogs Start. Newly Serviced, 508-867-8705 Coat/Jacket Newer Upholstery. Seasoned YOU CAN FIND IT ALL 7HP Engine. or call Toll Free Cashgora/Angora Wool, $4000 OBO Training and behavior 286 FEED $550 877-809-2665 Gold Color. US Size 10 Or 413-222-2058 Firewood management in your 508-234-6096 12, Excellent Condition. Cut, Split & Delivered ON OUR EASY-TO-USE $195 Per Cord home. Quality Horse Hay $400 2004 Carver 360 Positive methods Ruby & Diamond Women’s Riding 860-974-9946 508-867-6119 800 Pound Square Bales Leathers Sport Sedan 508-523-1175 used. ONLINE DIRECTORY. Timothy & Orchard Grasses 14K Ladies’ Ring Size Small Walter Dyer Wood Stove (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Certified Pet Dog Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct Engines. 7.3KW Kohler Fertilize Fields Chaps, Medium Gloves, Vermont Castings Resolute Strum’s Firewood trainer and member First Cutting $100 Each 2 Diamonds Are Set To The Fringe Coat With Two Liners Excellent Condition. Very Generator, 2 State Rooms, Seasoned Hardwood APDT All local. Side. Fine Color & (Medium), Harley Helmet Clean Burning, Firescreen Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Available Second Cutting $130 Each Good Quality. (Small). And Warming Shelves Head, Full Galley. FREE Delivery Call Renelle at Delivery Fee Extra Documented Replacement Excellent Condition. Included. PRICE REDUCED All the time. Rock Valley Farm Value $1375 $2100 New $199,000 Call Dan 508-892-1850 $275 CASH ONLY 413-537-0951 email: West Brookfield Asking $750 508-341-9282 Asking $1100 $179,000 TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Call 508-347-5813 508-943-0277 Call 774-230-8295 MC/Visa Accepted [email protected] 508-867-2508 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ February 10, 2010

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A provider is a 191 Pakachoag Street The Federal Fair Housing Act teacher, mentor or friend. $675 Office Open From: Buying/Selling EOE Auburn, MA 01501 433 CLEANING of 1968, which makes it Gold & Silver illegal to advertise any Monday-Friday Alternatives Unlimited Inc. Email E. Brookfield One Piece Or Collection is currently seeking a preference, limitation or 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 9:00am to 5:00pm Driver [email protected] discrimination based on race, Shared Living * TLC Home * 1st Floor $900 Weekend & Evening Lee’s Coins & Jewelry Valet Parking Attendant- Provider/Roommate color, religion, sex, handicap, 239 West Main Street to work at several locations to establish a home for Cleaning familial status (number of Appointments WANTED Spencer Available East Brookfield in Worcester, MA. an individual with a Have You Heard The children and or pregnancy), 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath $700 IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T- Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” national origin, ancestry, age, (Route 9 - Panda developmental disability. Part-Time Medical 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath P/T available. Potential to Also seeking planned We Use & Supply Organic marital status, or any Garden Plaza) intention to make an such $1275 508-637-1236 earn $11 and more to start. and emergency Respite Insurance Person Cleaners To Ensure Your Great benefits health, dental, Providers. For Busy Chiropractic Office. Family’s Safety. preference, limitation or 1 Bedroom 508-341-6355 401k plan, plenty of room for discrimination. This $700 Including Electric Brookside Terrace Excellent training and Experience Preferred. Gift Certificates For growth! Applicant must be Baby Showers, newspaper will not 11 Village Drive LOOKING TO BUY over 18, must be able to support provided. Must have Computer Skills knowingly accept any Leicester Experience in Human And Be Able To Get Along Anniversaries, And More! Southbridge,MA 01550 Wooden Or Vinyl drive standard A Perfect Gift! advertising for real estate 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Post & Rail transmission vehicles, have Services and advocating Well With People. Some that is in violation of the law. $800 (508)764-7675 valid license, and prior for people with Receptionist Responsibilities. CALL TAMMIE TODAY Our readers are hereby Fencing customer service experience developmental and informed that all dwellings psychiatric disabilities is Taking Applications FOR A CLEANER advertising in this newspaper Will Pay Reasonable a plus!!! Between 10am-2pm, Leicester Price For Either. preferred but not required. TOMORROW! are available on and equal Newly Renovated 2BR Please contact us at Provider will receive a Mondays 508-885-3132 877-455-5552 or at: 508-347-3275 opportunity basis. To 1000 Sq.Ft. House. generous tax free stipend. Wednesdays & Fridays complain about Gas Heat (Not Included), www.valetparkof HouseworksRealty.com WANTED For More Information Dr. Steven Gaunya’s Office 774-230-7885 discrimination call The Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer america.com/employment 176 Main Street Department of Housing and 508-867-0903 Hookups. On Private Pond Cat’s Meow Village Call Jodie At Office/Homes Urban Development “HUD” 1-508-266-6524 Southbridge, MA With Great View, Private Reproduction Of The Exchange Student 508-765-1623 Spring Or Fall Cleanings toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. DOUGLAS Road. Use Of Pond & 30 Ft. Unibank Of Uxbridge Host Family Or E-mail Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or For the N.E. area, call HUD Dock For Recreation. (No Longer Made) Jodie.stlouis@ Monthly Cleanings ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Great Neighbors, Quiet alternativesnet.org 325 PROFESSIONAL If You Have One To Sell, Recruiter Flexible Hours/Days free number for the hearing Apartments Available Atmosphere. Call 508-234-4722 Seeking People With A impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Prices start at $845/month. Available Now! Passion For Teens & Registered/Insured/ Includes heat, hot water, Ask For Tom Or JOIN OUR TEAM Bonded $1300/Month Leave Message Networking In Their WANTED A/C, pool, fitness center First/Last, Security & Community. Part-Time WIRELESS INCOM, Inc. References Available Land Near & children’s program. Credit Check Required. WANTED Position, Training Provided. DISTRIBUTORS 294 Southbridge Road Spencer/Paxton Off street parking. No Pets. Email Cover Letter Charlton, MA Call (508)476-3777 508-326-7022 Insulated Copper & Resume To: WANTED Affordable Line & [email protected] Full-Time Positions CNC Machinist Residential Area Of Camp Marshall Douglas Part-Time Positions For A Single Family Home. 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom North Brookfield Aluminum Wire Foster (2nd Shift) & Commercial Please Call John Apartments Available. 25 Pounds Or More Manager Openings Milling Exp. Required 1 Bedroom, Second Floor Parents Wanted Cleaning 413-813-5712 $600-$900/Month Apartment. Pets Considered. We Will Come To You, WEEKLY PAY Rent Includes Heat & $475/Month Seeking Quality Homes Process We Offer Quality Work At 505 APARTMENTS FOR Hot Water. Weigh It, And Pay Cash Throughout Central MA RESIDUALS An Affordable Price! Need First/Last On The Spot! Off-Street Parking. Stove To Provide Foster Care 75K IN BONUSES Engineering RENT Call Mike Edson At • Offices & Homes & Refrigerator Included. Godin Real Estate Contractors & To Children In Need. WIRELESS SERVICE Tech No Smoking. No Pets. Electricians Welcome • Weekly & Bi-Weekly (978)249-8131 x15 24/7 Support. Generous CREDITS Work With Engineering • One-Time Cleanings First/Last & Security Call To Make An Reimbursement. Department To Develop 508-737-2523 $500 Sign-On Bonus Call • Carpet Cleaning Brookside North Brookfield Appointment And Improve Product 2 Bedrooms 508-269-2593 Call For Details 508-987-8722 Processes • Auto Detailing Douglas • Floors Heat/Hot Water Included Terrace Two Bedroom $800 Elevator Accessible, Onsite Visit Our Website At • Upholstery Plus Electric WANTED www.incomusa.com • Janitor Work Heat/Hot Water Laundromat, Trash Removal, Included! New Appliances, Private Parking. Old/Used/Any 311 PART-TIME HELP • Windows Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Appliances Included. Condition WANTED Email Resume To We Guarantee Your January & Country Road. No Traffic. [email protected] Satisfaction Will Be No Smoking, No Dogs. For More Info Kitchen Cabinets Devereux Therapeutic Our Best Reference! February Call (508)476-1722 (508)867-4277 Foster Care If They Are What We Want, REGISTERED, Rent FREE! We Will Even Remove Them 508-829-6769 Dudley North Brookfield INSURED & BONDED Affordable 2 Bedroom 28 Spring Street From Your Kitchen! Brookhaven Give Maria A Call Three Clean First Floor Apartments For Rent. Apartments 3 Large Rooms, First Floor. We Are A Re-Facing 508-764-2500 Spacious, Fully Like New! Company That Needs These INSTALLERS Assisted 2-Room Efficiency TOWN OF STURBRIDGE Applianced. $525/Month No Pets. Cabinets For Our Home WANTED $600/Month Show Booth, To Show Care The Cleaning Includes Utilities Entry Level Fireplace Firefighter/ Starting at $797 References & Security “Before” and “After” Installation Opportunity Part-Time Woman 3-Room, 1 Bedroom Required. Kitchen Options 5 Day Work Week, Year Paramedic Good, Old-Fashioned • Pool $625/Month 508-867-7404 Monday-Friday Round, Full Benefits Employment Position House Cleaning! Includes Utilities 9am-5pm • Basketball Court North Brookfield Package. Starting Pay Over 20 Years Experience 2 Bedroom 508-987-3384 Based On Experience. Always Happy To The Town of Sturbridge is • Playground New Paint/Carpets. 5 Room, Three Bedroom, accepting applications for In Local Area Training Available. Take Applications For This Is My Business, Washer/Dryer Hookups. Second Floor. one (1) permanent, full-time • On-Site Laundry Centrally Located. Email Inquiries To: I Take Pride In My Work! $650/Month WAR RELICS Employment Of: Firefighter/Paramedic. No Utilities Included Washer/Dryer Hookups, [email protected] INCOME LIMITS APPLY & LPN Applicants must have at least Linda All Include Off-Street Parking., Stove & Or Come In And Fill Out Responsible one year of paramedic 774-289-3163 Section 8 Welcome Stove/Refrigerator. Refrigerator Included. WAR SOUVENIRS An Application At: experience and one year of Office Open From: Off-Street Parking, Nice Area, No Pets. No Smoking. WANTED Architectural Fireplaces Persons firefighting experience. 442 LICENSED DAY Trash Removal, Coin-Op. $800/Month 4 Washington Street Monday-Friday First/Last & Security Applicant must be Firefighter CARE No Pets/Smokers WWII & EARLIER Auburn, MA 01501 Shift Aide 9:00am to 5:00pm First/Last/Security, Call After 5pm CA$H WAITING! I/II Certified, or the 508-867-3906 Fax (508)757-0623 Applicants Must Be equivalent, and must be a *************** References/Credit Helmets, Swords, Phone (508)757-0622 Energetic And 508-949-3044 Daggers, Bayonets, Massachusetts Certified The Commonwealth of North Brookfield Medals, Badges, Flags, Well-Groomed. Paramedic. Massachusetts Office of Studio Apartment Must Be Reliable Child Care Services Weekend & Evening Available Immediately. Uniforms, etc. HAIR STYLIST Deadline for applying is Appointments SOUTHBRIDGE Over 30 Years Experience. February 19th, 2010, requires that all ads Includes All Utilities, Stove, Overlook Masonic Health Call Nancy placed in the newspaper Available 8 Summer Street Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Call: 1-508-688-0847 Center, Charlton, Is Seeking at Noon. 2nd Floor, 2 Bedroom, & Rubbish Removal. I’ll Come To YOU! A Part-Time Licensed Hair 508-867-3325 Submit A Cover Letter, for child care (daycare) Brookside Terrace Large Kitchen, Large in your home include Off-Street Parking, Deck, Stylist To Work With Our 508-612-7525 Resume, And Completed Living Room, New Bath, & Country Setting. your license number. 11 Village Drive Residents. Town Application (Which Southbridge,MA 01550 Hardwood Floors, $750/Month Previous Experience Working 19 West Main St. Can Be Picked Up At The Heat/HW Included First & Security, References 454 HOME 300 HELP WANTED With The Elderly Is Helpful; West Brookfield, MA Fire Department) To: (508)764-7675 $850/Month 508-277-0017 Dependability And The Chief Leonard E. Senecal IMPROVEMENT 121 Elm Street Ability To Work First Floor, 2 Bedrooms, Northbridge Independently Is A Must. Sturbridge Fire Department 305 BUSINESS 346 Main Street ADDITIONS Kitchen, Living Room, (Linwood) OPPORTUNITIES To Apply, E-Mail Interest JOB OPENING KITCHENS Dining Room. 1 Bath, And Resume To: Sturbridge, MA 01566 Very Nice, Clean, First Floor Hardwood Floors. Four Room Apartment [email protected] The Douglas Board Of The Town Of Sturbridge BATHS C&C Heat/HW Included Cleaning Business Health Is Seeking Is An EOE (1 Bedroom) Or Apply In Person At & $900/Month For Sale Applications For A Properties $800/Month 88 Masonic Home Road Part-Time “Fill In” RENOVATIONS 15 Ballard Court Includes Heat/Hot Water No Money Down! LOOK & COMPARE 3 Bedroom, First Floor. Security Deposit Required. No Phone Calls, Please Employee To Work At (We Show Up!) Financing Available EOE 400 SERVICES Southbridge Heat & Hot Water NO PETS/NO SMOKING Call For Details The Transfer Station. Included. Includes Stove, Refrigerator, This Job Is A Limited David Edward Quality 1, 2 & 3 $975/Month Off-Street Parking. 774-578-0718 Bedroom Apartments! Truck Drivers Position That Required 402 GENERAL SERVICES 16 Ballard Court 508-234-2025 The Employee To Be Designs Appliances, Off-Street 310 GENERAL HELP Parking. 3 Bedroom, Second Floor. Wanted Available As Needed. 21 Years Experience Heat & Hot Water Southbridge WANTED Class A CDL with Hazmat. 3rd Generation Included. 141 Elm Street To Fill Out An Application, DAVE’S Licensed & Insured Sturbridge Day Driving Or For More Information, $975/Month Recently Remodeled Call The Experts For Your 2 Bedroom Apartment Two Bedroom Apartment. Mystery Shoppers Throughout Northeast. Appliances & Hot Water Service Pets Only Earn Up To $100 Per Day! Contact The Board Next Home Project And Appliances, Washer/Dryer Company Based in Of Health Office At: PAINTING Included. Convenient W/D Hookups, Undercover Shoppers North Brookfield. Let The Fun Begin! Hookups. Off-Street Parking. 508-476-4000 Ext. 352 Thank You Location, Laundry Room Stove/Refrigerator. No Pets. Needed To Judge Retail & On Premises Dining Establishments. Retirees Welcome! The Town Of Douglas Save With Dave First/Last/Security, $675/Month No Overnight Loads. Call David $750/Month Experience Not Required Is An Equal Opportunity 508-987-5474 References No Utilities Included. 877-787-6583 (508)867-3235 Employer 508-277-9801 Call (508)765-0501 774-437-1596 1-508-328-9093 FEBRUARY 10, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 550 MOBILE HOMES RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Dudley 1977 Mobile Home Northbridge Southbridge Southbridge Spencer Southbridge Hayden Pond $70,000 One Bedroom 3 Bedroom, Large Three Bedroom Apartment. Webster Nice One Bedroom, Plus Park Share Must See! From $500 Per Month. Apartment. Appliances, Dining Area, Large Rooms. Apartment Open House PROFESSIONAL Year-Round Cottage. FOR SALE BY OWNER First, Security & Washer/Dryer Hookups. Modern 1 Bedroom, Wall-To-Wall Carpet. City Good Fishing & Swimming. Located In Wagon Wheel Second Floor. 4 Huge Saturday, February 13th OFFICE SPACE Owner Pays Electric Bill. Park, Brookfield, MA Reference Required. Section 8 Approved. Gas Heat, Gas/Gas Stove, Noon-3pm No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. Off-Street Parking. Rooms, Attic Storage. De-Leaded. For Rent $850/Month 508-347-3837 Income Eligible. First, Last And References. Includes Stove & Close To Schools & Spacious Two Bedroom, First/Last Call Dave $750 Per Month Refrigerator. Bus Line. Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, 98 Hamilton Street 508-943-3774 Brookfield First & Security Washer/Dryer Hookup. 508-234-4041 Also: Washer/Dryer Hookups. Formerly Aucoin Realty Nanatomqua Mobile $650/Month Plus Utilities. $925/Month Appliances Included, First Floor, Good Visibility! Northbridge Mon-Fri Two Bedroom Available Off-Street Parking. Off-Street Parking. Home Park EOH $625 Available Now! Parking (Linwood) (55 And Over) No Dogs Available 3/1. 1100 Sq. Ft. Four Bedroom 508-867-8707 No Pets. 4 Room, 2 Bedroom House 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 AVAILABLE NOW! For Rent. Hardwood Floors, SOUTHBRIDGE $875 508-248-7812 $750/Month Also: Bath, Living Room, Large Sturbridge Call For Early Appointment 210 Sq.Ft. Baseboard (Oil) Heat. Kitchen, Laundry Room Call (978)852-0886 508-864-9117 Available (Rear Of Off-Street Parking BRAND NEW Lakeside Washer/Dryer Hookups With New Appliances, APARTMENTS! Southbridge Apartments 98 Hamilton) In Cellar. And Door To Back Porch. Southbridge Paige Hill Area 508-320-9075 $1000/Month MUST SELL!!! Clean, Small 2 Bedroom 3 Room, 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms/$775. Excellent Two Bedroom Apartment. Kitchen WEBSTER Utilities Not Included $64,000 Available now. Duplex Apartment. Stove, Apartment Available. No Pets/Smoking Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Appliances, 1/4 Mile To FIRST MONTH FREE! 508-868-4662 Stove, refrigerator and Townhouse Style I-84 And MA Pike. 1 Bedroom And Southbridge 508-234-2025 dishwasher included. Hookups, Yard, Good Area. With Garage. Credit Check Required. No Pets. 2 Bedroom Apartments For Lease Secure building. Clean, Quiet Area. References A Must. Available In Quiet 6-Family Webster Mobile Home No Pets. Heat & Hot Water 10,850+ S.F. Building Lakefront 3-4 Bedroom Off-street parking. $675/Month Plus Utilities $625/month. $650/$695 For Sale Included. Off-Street Parking, Laundry. Ideal For 2-Level Home. 2 Baths, NO Pets. Call 508-765-2658 Call (508)347-9623 Commercial/Industrial Access To I-395. Sandy In Sturbridge Retirement No Pets. Separate Utilities. No Pets. Co-Operative. Call (508)765-5852 First And Security. 9am-6pm Non-Smokers Preferred. Use. Town Water/Sewer, Beach With 70 Feet Of N.P. Loading Dock. Includes Waterfront. 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths OUTHBRIDGE $895/Month Last & Security. (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living S Call For Appointment References 1,400 S.F. Office Space. Asking $2100/Month Southbridge Clean, Spacious, First Located On Worcester First/Last & Security Area). Air Conditioning, (774)200-3382 Webster 508-864-6285 Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. 1 Bedroom Apartment, Floor Renovated 3-4 Leave Message Street (Route 169) References Required. Newly Decorated. Bedroom Apartment No Smoking Preferred For Appointment Call 508-347-9370 Great Shape & (17 Charlton Street) NORTH VILLAGE (508)765-5421 508-461-7372 Great Location Deleaded, Kid Safe, Yard, Southbridge Webster $625 per month. Storage, Washer/Dryer ONE MONTH Newly Renovated 530 HOUSES FOR SALE N. Grosvenordale Available Now Three Bedroom Two Bedroom On Second Hookups. Apartment. FREE RENT! Southbridge CT Call (508)347-1901 Section 8, Families With Floor. Washer/Dryer Stove & Refrigerator, 2 Bedroom Units Hookups, Off-Street Parking, For Lease Pascoag, RI Mobile Home For Sale Children Welcome. Washer/Dryer Included. 14x64 Doublewide No Dogs, No Drugs, Starting At $783!! Nice Yard. 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For Lakefront Custom Home Southbridge No Pets. No Waterbeds. $750/Month 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths. Near 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 1 Bedroom Apartment And Good References One Year Lease Commercial/Light Large Kitchen, Living Room. Heat And Hot Water Plus Utilties. Industrial Use. I-395, Central Air, Finished First Floor, Quiet Dead-End Call Joe At First Month & Security Walk-Out Basement, Laundry Room. 774-230-8486 Is Included. No Smoking. No Pets. Town Water/Sewer. Street, With Stone Fireplace. Deposit Required. First/Last & Security Home Theater, Stone & Appliances Included. Refrigerator & Stove $800/Month Includes 1,850 S.F. Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Must Income Available March 1st Office Space. Vinyl Exterior. No Pets Please Call 413-436-9598 One-Of-A-Kind Home! $65,000 $600/Month Qualify. Located On Worcester For Appointment Southbridge 508-765-0386 Street (Route 169) Fish, Swim, Boat Heat & Hot Water Included. 9:30am-5:30pm $549,900 860-923-0421 508-764-7961 Coombs Street Section 8 Vouchers Webster Call louzam@ 2 Bedroom Apartment Accepted. (508)765-5421 zammarelli.necoxmail.com REDUCED $85,000 Southbridge Available. Southbridge One Bedroom Apartment Mobile Home In Sturbridge Two Bedroom Apartment, Please call $575 Retirement Park 113 Cross Street Applianced, Washer/Dryer First Floor, Renovated, 2 1/2 Bedroom Apartment Hook-ups. No Pets. First Floor. Off-Street Southbridge Two Bedrooms, One And Parking. Stove & Refrigerator (508)987-1595 Kitchen With Appliances. Wales One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, For Rent Section 8 OK. FOR LEASE OR SALE LEASE/SALE OPTION First Floor, Clean. $700 Included. New Carpeting. Dudley Owner Financing New Roof, New Windows, Available Immediately No Utilities. 8500 Sq.Ft. 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath. And Many Updates. First And Security. $700/Month One Bedroom Apartment Completely Renovated, Beautifully Landscaped. $650/Month Webster $500 Industrial-Type Building Call Bert References And Credit Security Deposit Required 2 Bedroom Apartment With 14-Foot Doors & Private Backyard, Full Deck. 508-347-8791 617-699-7428 Check Required. CORI/Credit Check Required. Neat & Clean. No Pets, No Smoking. 2 Bridge Cranes. Large 3 Minute Walk To Lake George. Call (508)596-8497 Section 8 Accepted. Affordable, Good Location. Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat Yard, Close To Town. Sturbridge Southbridge Available Immediately Off-Street Parking. & Coin-Op Laundry Zoned Heavy Industrial. Quaint Country Setting. Mobile Home 55+ 508-248-3743 Call For Details 508-380-2359 Perfect For Contractor, Ready For Immediate 2 & 3 Bedroom Occupancy. 1 Bedroom, Ideal 508-943-7436 Fabricator, Self-Storage, Location, Close To Apartments Southbridge Spencer 508-612-6192 Or Recycling Dealer. 774-258-0147 Large 1 bedroom modern. Everything. New Floors, New 5-Room, Large One Bedroom Webster Call Dave Carpets, Paint, Windows, 2 Bedroom Units Wall to wall, appliances Apartment. Located Near 774-230-7423 included, coin-op laundry, no WEBSTER Smaller 2 Bedroom 546 CEMETERY LOTS Shower, Cabinets & All Floors Available. Route 9. With Huge Closet, Apartment From $750/Month pets, lease and security. 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Clean, Counters. Newer Furnace, Carpeted Living Room. Modern Remodel. NEW Modern, New, Nice Area. $575 and up, utilities not Kitchen Includes Major Two Lots A/C & More. 5-Room, 3 Bedroom included. Kitchen Includes Range, Includes Dishwasher, Available At Worcester Third Floor Appliances. Tenant Washer Refrigerator, Gas Heat, Off-Street Parking, Webster Washer/Dryer. Call (508)764-2866 & Dryer. County Memorial Park $37,500 Ready To Go Off-Street Parking, Washer/Dryer Hookups. For Rent In Paxton. Well Maintained Off-Street Parking, Coin-Op. Second Floor Owner Financing Southbridge Nice Quiet Location. You Are Lucky We Still Non-Selected. $750/Month Pets OK $675/Month Have Space Available! Asking $1200 For Both Available Large Heated 2 Bedroom. $550/Month Pictures Available Online Call 508-769-2500 Call For Details Call 508-769-2500 Stove & Refrigerator 508-951-2641 From 1000 Sq.Ft. Or Best Offer First/Last & Security 508-885-1071 508-347-7027 Included. $950/Month Plus Utilities To 15,000 Sq.Ft. No Pets. Spencer 508-839-1015 Will Divide! 575 VACATION RENTALS Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookups. New Three Bedroom, Webster 2 Bedroom Hardwood Floors. Spacious One Bedroom With Call Owner For Best Price 1.5 Bath Townhouse. Webster 508-753-3670 Two Plots Apartment Available. Lease & Security Required. Nice Location. Large Living & Dining Areas. In Worcester County Cape Cod Stove, Refrigerator. Laundry $750/Month $1250/Month 30 Poland Street Walk-In Closet, Stove & Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Facility On-Site. Off-Street 508-764-2866 Renovated Two Bedroom Refrigerator Included. OUSEMATES At Garden Of Heritage II Summer Rental Parking. Freshly Painted. Updated, 4 Room, Apartment, All Appliances In A Very Quiet 520 H $1500 OBO For Both 1 Bedroom Apartment. 6 Room House No Pets. Southbridge Furnished. Laundry Room On House/Neighborhood. 508-864-7159 $525/Month $750/Month Premises. Off-Street Parking. $625/Month Brookfield Large Three Bedroom Housemate Wanted West Yarmouth First, Last and Security. RE/MAX Professional Garages Available. Call 774-272-2164 Apartment, Townhouse No Pets. Worcester Country One Minute walk to Ocean Available Associates Large Room, Cable, Style. Nice Location. Most Schools & Churches Private Bath, Private beach. All amenities. January 1st For More Info Memorial Park $800/Month Within Walking Distance. Entrance. Section Valor II $950.00 per week. Call (508)864-5605 www.PamCrawford.com 1 Mile To Route 395. Webster First & Last Or $100/Week Graves 1 & 2 Good Credit Required. Three Bedrooms, 774-289-1256 Call 617-797-4665 or Call (508)764-2293 774-272-2608 Updated Bathroom, Freshly Valued At $5600 Southbridge $750/Month Asking $2500 For Both 617-698-0638 One Bedroom Apartment. Call 508-949-1400 Painted. Large Kitchen 525 HOUSES FOR RENT With Appliances, 508-885-6489 Second Floor, Includes Spencer Or 508-943-0972 Ask For Karen WELLS, MAINE Stove, Refrigerator, Hot Spencer Washer/Dryer Hookups, Putnam, CT 2 Bedroom Townhouses. One Bedroom, Second Floor. Wood Floors, Storage, House For Rent Village By the Sea Water, Off-Street Parking. Electric Appliances, No Pets. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Whitinsville Nice Backyard, Off-Street 3 Bedroom Ranch WORCESTER COUNTY 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Hookups. Fully Renovated Parking, Quiet Location. $900/Month $625/Month Off-Street Parking, Quiet MEMORIAL PARK; Pool complex, with One Year Lease. No Pets. Neighborhood. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. $800/month No Appliances, No Utilities. jacuzzi and exercise room, First/Security Deposit First & Last $600/Month Great Location, Very Private. First & Security No Pets. Paxton, MA outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, & Credit Check $625/$720 per month. First/Last & Security For Inquiries Please Call Available Immediately! First/Last & Security. 2 adjoining lots. A/C, cable. Call Irene Security Deposit ($500) 508-885-0822 508-234-1510 Call 508-951-2641 508-499-6748 Asking $1500 or Best Offer $85 Per Day 413-781-4633 Call (508)886-4312 for both call (508)867-3820 (508)429-7568

715 AUTO SERVICES 1952 Pontiac 1968 Mustang 1999 Cadillac 2000 Mercury 2001 Oldsmobile 725 AUTOMOBILES 700 AUTOMOTIVE Woody 2-Door Coupe Seville - Green Grand Marquis Red With Black Interior. 1 Owner - Like New - Leather Alero 2004 Subaru Tin Woody Beach Wagon, Sedan Many Options. 75k Miles. JAY’S AUTO In Need Of Complete 302 Automatic. Very Clean, 52k Miles. White, Appx 60k Miles. Impreza WRX UTO CCESSORIES Low Miles. Recently Asking $5200 Maintained & Garaged. 705 A A DETAILING Restoration. Engine Turns, Owned By Elderly Driver. Sporty Model With All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Major Components In Place. Refurbished Call 508-943-3370 Heated Seats & Mirrors. (3) Continental *THE BEST* Asking $5000 Selling As Part Of Estate. 50-Series Tires & Spoiler. Good Interior. Solid Frame, Excellent Condition! Looks & Runs Excellent. Custom Green Paint & Contra-Track Tires Straight Eight, MUST SELL! 1999 Pontiac Spoiler. 5-Speed. Wash, Clean Windows 860-564-3397 Asking $4795 OBO $4995 Size P245-65R17 Automatic Transmission. Call 508-769-0512 Call Bob Asking $14,900 OBO & Vacuum $3950 Grand Prix On Polished Aluminum Asking $5500 OBO Call 774-289-3929 $25 978-760-3453 1978 Corvette 508-278-9577 Or 508-764-7986 Premium Wheels, Excellent 508-943-1593 2000 Volkswagen (After 5pm) Condition, Lots Of Tread! Silver Anniversary Model FULL DETAIL Passat GLX 518-796-4223 (Cell) $100 Each Wax, Shampoo, 1953 Ford Limited Edition, Runs 2000 Chrysler 2005 Toyota Or $250 For All Engine Clean & More! Strong, Looks Real Sharp! 4 Motion 2-Door Sedan Excellent Driver. L82 Sebring Camry LE Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Most SUV’s & Cars $99 V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Trailblazer, Rainier & Mild Custom, $11,000 Engine, T-Tops. A/C, 2001 Subaru 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, Pick-Ups & Vans $119 Convertible Excellent Condition, Well 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. Ascender. Tilt Wheel. 97k Miles, No Repairs Maintained. Low Miles. Outback 508-347-9629 1955 Oldsmobile 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, Spencer, MA $7900 Needed. Carfax Report Custom Wheels & Exhaust. CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Serious Inquires Only! Leather Interior, Black Limited 774-253-0684 4-Door Provided. 1 Owner, 122k Miles, Automatic Steering. Original, $10,000 508-340-5334 $3500 Firm On Black. Runs Beautifully. Clean, 5th Wheel $5500 OBO 5-Speed, Wintergreen, 860-634-4632 Leather, Wood Trim, Good Condition. Steel Drop Center 1975 Ford Flatbed 1979 Pontiac 508-865-5085 REDUCED! 617-519-9051 Moonroof, CD/Cassette, Tailgate 720 CLASSICS $1600 Trans-Am 2000 Daewoo Subwoofer, $10,600 $200 Virginia Car. Great Condition. Nubira AM/FM/Weatherband, Heated Leave Message 2000 Volvo S80 Seats/Mirrors, Windshield 508-885-4580 508-943-2572 1930 Model A 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Smokey & The Bandit Look. 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Pickup Runs Well. Black Interior & Miles. Excellent. Automatic Sedan FWD De-Icer, Halogen Fog Lamps, 508-981-2636 Chrysler Industrial Ford Coupe Solid, Needs Restoration, Exterior, Lots Of New Parts Transmission, Power Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc. Compass/Auto-Dim Mirror. Green, With Extra Parts. $2500 (Including Seats, Tires, Windows Fully Loaded. 180k Miles. Mint 2005 Toyota V8 400HP Engine Carpet, Rebuilt $2500 Original Owner. Garage Kept. Asking $6600 Good Condition. Collection MUST BE SOLD! Transmission) 860-774-1485 Includes 4 Blizzak Snow 508-864-4934 Camry Rebuilt, Zero Miles. $10,000 978-760-3453 Sitting On Ground, Matching Numbers Tires. Top Of The Line. Ready To Go Call Karen $15,000 2000 Dodge Stratus Excellent Condition 2003 Mitsubishi Fully Loaded! $2200 508-885-3192 1963 King Midget 508-615-7358 4-Door Sedan, $5500 OBO 40k Miles. New Engine, Comet Clutch, Power Everything. 860-928-5266 Eclipse $14,500 With Rebuilt Fitted All-New Brakes, New Paint, 725 AUTOMOBILES In Good Condition. Convertible Will Trade Transmission New Convertible Top With Asking $1500 OBO 2000 Volvo X70 Grey, Runs & Looks New. (Zero Miles) Side Curtains. All-New Tires. 1995 Volvo 508-410-6017 2004 Toyota Camry 1940 Plymouth Crossroad Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. 76k Miles. $3000 Package Deal Fun Car, Good Runner! 850 Turbo 774-402-1397 New Tires. $5500 Loaded, Leather Interior. $11,500 Transmission Only Deluxe In Good Condition. Runs Good, But Needs Work. Asking $10,500 $1800 Ask For George Or Barry With Snow Tires. 2000 Ford 508-410-3078 Will Pay Top Dollar 2-Door Sedan 508-347-9654 Call 774-745-0085 508-461-9097 $2500 Mustang GT Or 774-262-9414 For Clean Cars! Runs, Original, 508-764-6059 508-333-3340 2004 Buick $11,500 OBO Rutland Auto Sales Needs Restoration. Candy Apple Red, 2001 Ford Rims For Sale Stored 30+ Years. Rendezvous Route 122 1966 Mustang 1996 Chevy Pristine Condition! Taurus SE Front-Wheel Drive, 15 Inch Aluminum Rims Asking $2650 33,010 Miles. Rutland, MA Off 1991 Honda Accord. Caprice Classic 78k Original Miles, All Power, Automatic, SUV. Recent 508-886-2720 Coupe Fully Loaded, Including Tires, Brakes. Economical Factory Set - 5 Total 508-317-7092 V8, Wagon, 4-Door, MagnaFlow Exhaust, New Tires. Well Maintained $25 Each (Not Fastback) 146k Miles. Last Of The Inside & Out. Color Blue. 3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. Rust-Free! Georgia Car AEM Intake, Lojack. 90k, Super Heater & A/C. 860-923-0457 Wally-Wagons! Stored Winters. Private Owner. (Always Garaged) Original Owner. $3300 Totally Reliable. 2006 Kia Spectra 1950 Chevrolet Paint’s Faded. All Ready For Serious Inquiries Only Asking $6250 $2495 860-923-9618 Will Negotiate. 4-Door Sedan Used Auto Parts YOUR 289 V8 Engine. 774-289-4518 508-248-1951 4-Door Sedan $6900 508-943-2703 New Engine With 32K Miles, 91 day Guarantee. Large Under Warranty. inventory of engines, 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 2006 Honda New Factory-Built Motor. Utility Trailer 2002 Mitsubishi Wanted New Tires, Belts. Also Has transmissions, tires & glass. Civic EX Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Excellent service. Free parts Solid Body, Runs Excellent. That Dumps 1996 Gallant ES Old Camaros Removable Sides, 1 Owner, 70k Miles. Warranty, For Over 3 Years locating service. Needs Interior & Minor Work Oldsmobile 88 Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. Runs Good, Rear Quarter 1967-1969 including parts, (Over 36K Miles). Amherst-Oakham Auto To Be Road-Worthy. Very Solid. Dented, Replaced Engine. pieces in any condition. Will $550 Runs Good. Carfax & Photos Available. $7890 Call (800)992-0441 or $5900 $1100 $9,500 OBO $2400 consider other models. 508-847-3861 (508)799-9969 978-760-3453 978-760-3453 508-885-5861 508-922-8688 508-987-2045 Call (860)633-0869 (Oxford) 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ February 10, 2010

725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 1996 Ford Explorer 2000 Harley VEHICLES Wells, Maine 1994 Plymouth 2007 Ford Focus 4WD, Cruise Control, Power Sportster 1998 Polaris ATV 2005 40’ Breckenridge Van Windows/Locks, Powder Magnum 425, 4x4 Park Model Home I PAY YOU CASH SE Sedan Blue With Ski Racks & 18,000 Miles Needs Alternator, Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Trailer Hitch. Mint Condition Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Enclosed Room Addition, Good Body & Motor. Locks/Windows/Mirrors, High Miles, But Good Call Cliff Years Ago. Used Very Little Plus Screen Room & Deck. Parts Only - No Title. FOR JUNK CARS Alloy Wheels, Upgraded Condition. Needs Inspection. Since. Needs Battery. Double Loft, Sleeps 10. $400 $7000 Asking $3000 Fully Furnished & Remote Start, CD/MP3, Asking $1000 OBO 508-764-7068 1983 Ford Pickup & TRUCKS Fog Lights. 35k Miles, 508-949-7983 508-885-3136 Landscaped. Nice Condition! 860-888-5207 Meadow Ledge Resort Truck And Farm Equipment May-October Asking $10,000 OBO 2003 Yamaha 6-Cylinder, Clean ______860-418-9762 1999 Infinity 2003 Honda $64,500 Underneath, No Rust. YZ125R 508-278-6123 Good Mechanics. QX4 SUV Mint Condition, Garaged. TRX250 EX ATV Call D&M Towing & Recycling Good Condition Inside & Runs Great! Looks Great! $1500 Hardly Ridden. 760 VANS/TRUCKS 508-887-3645 Outside. 165k Miles. $1700 OBO $1600 OBO 978-760-3453 2007 Toyota Recent Brakes & Tires. Call 508-254-8663 TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Corolla Asking $6000 After 4pm & Weekends 860-634-0581 1967 International Please Call Or 508-248-5466 4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires, 1996 Florida 36k, Light Green, 508-943-3812 Excellent Condition. And Leave Message 2007 Yamaha 9 Foot Bed, Straight 6. Pick-Up Truck $11,000 735 GARAGE RENTALS Raptor 700R $1000 Dodge Ram 1500 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Teacher-Owned 2004 BMW Fuel Injection, Electric Start, Call 860-928-9210 SLT Club Cab 508-885-2971 WANTED K1200 GT One Owner. Very, Very Clean. 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large 2002 Ford Year-Round Garage Turn Key And Ride. Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum), Yale Towmotor Absolutely Perfect! $4500 1978 Chevy Power Everything, 4 Ranger Pickup Forklift Space For Antique Car Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. 4x4, Extended Cab. Power Must be at least 20 feet long. 508-769-9073 Pickup Truck Brand-New Tires With All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent SULLIVAN AUTO New Tires & Battery. Rims, New Battery. Steering , Power Brakes, SALES Respond to John $11,000 2007 Yamaha With 8-Foot Fisher Plow Automatic, 6 Cylinder. $2400 508-832-3966 or 860-315-7417 $1500 Asking $5500 Leer Hard Tonneau Cover 860-774-1485 33 Main Street [email protected] Raptor 700R 508-867-6393 Make An Offer! With Lock. 33k Miles, & Fuel Injection, Electric Start, 508-867-3741 740 MOTORCYCLES 2005 Harley One Owner, Like New! 2 Main Street One Owner. Very, Very Clean. $8800 (Route 131) 1982 Honda Davidson Turn Key And Ride. 1979 Ford F-350 1997 Chevy Tahoe 508-867-8860 767 VEHICLES WANTED Sturbridge, MA 1450 Low Rider $4500 508-769-9073 Pickup Truck Beautiful Maroon & Grey www.sullivanautosales.net 900 CBF Excellent Condition, Extras. 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original All Major Parts Replaced, Super Sport $10,500 OBO 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Miles. NO TITLE. Good Tires, High Miles, 2003 Ford Cargo 2000 Ford Escort 40,200 Miles. New Battery, 508-867-8374 Floor In Bed Is Missing, Leather. Econoline Automatic, $2250 Runs Good. 1997 Ford Needs Replacing. Wife Got Another Car. $ Solid Frame, $2500 Cash Takes It! Model E-350 Super-Duty Van $1000 2006 Honda Conversion Van Excellent Condition. 2003 Volkswagen 508-755-3660 Very Good Mechanics. Runs Strong ROSS RECYCLING XR 650L Excellent Condition. One Original Owner 508-615-2540 68k Miles. We Pay More!! Passat Great For Camping! $1650 For More Information On/Off-Road Bike Call Kevin 4WD Station Wagon 1985 Harley $3900 978-760-3453 All Scrap Metals, $6850 New Rear Tire, Excellent 508-347-2621 1997 Ford 508-943-0467 Sportster Shape. With 3800 Miles. Conversion Van Cars, Trucks 2002 Honda Civic 1000 XLH $4000 OBO 5-Speed Or Trade For 4WD Or Car 2002 12x40 Park 1982 Chevy C10 Power Locks/Seats/Windows 2004 Chevrolet Batteries, $3350 New S&S Carb., Ignition Cruise Control. Copper Wire, Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Call After 4pm Model RV Silverado Excellent Condition. Silverado 1500 2004 Mazda $3500 OBO 508-867-6152 (like brand new) on beautiful 350 Motor, Partially Great For Camping! Appliances... Restored. Needs Carburetor. 2WD, Extended Cab, Line Protoge Five 508-987-2838 lot in campground can be $4900 & Cap, Trailer Hitch. 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Ask For Stephen used for a full 6 months (15 $500 OBO 508-347-2621 $6050 HARLEY Call Sam 9500 Original Miles. April-15 October every year) Excellent Condition, Putnam, CT 06260 DAVIDSON Lot paid for until 2097. 774-318-1121 2003 Subaru Forester 1988 Harley 1999 Dodge One Owner Automatic, 25XF 1997 Sportster XL1200 $48,000 $12,000 860-928-7165 $8050 Davidson 1200cc 9,900 Miles. Call Don (508)344-9499 Ram Pickup 508-987-5860 One Owner, 32k Miles. Custom Paint, With Extras. 1982 GMC 350 2001 Subaru Forester 2006 THULE TRAILER Stake Body With Power Gate. 4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great. Selling Because Of Illness $5000 $3500 OBO Automatic, F Model Always Garaged. Call 508-347-3093 (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) Rebuilt Engine. 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Lincoln Town Car $7050 $1200 508-847-7049 $3000 Aluminum, Dual Axle, 508-847-7048 774-230-6848 Wanted GVW 6000 lbs. 508-461-9097 Leave Message 2002 Or NEWER 1999 Nissan Altima Model #C65X12238200, 1983 Ford Dump $3050 Harley Davidson Chuck Gander Under 200 Miles. Truck 508-335-1153 1999 Harley 2000 Custom $5250 1992 GMC 2000 Dodge Ford 9000 6-Wheeler 1999 Honda Civic Davidson Soft-Tail Mike 860-935-0072 Diesel Truck Grand Caravan Needs A Little Work 5-Speed 28k Miles, Pearl White. UPS Truck-Style, Good Condition, Regularly Asking $2500 $3050 Motorcycle Excellent Condition. 33’ Travel Trailer Aluminum Grumman Body, Maintained. Below Book WANTED Dyna Wide Glide. Lots Of Extras. Currently On-Site In Park Shelves. Rebuilt Value 2003 Rawson Portable 1999 Honda Accord 18k Miles. Some Extras. Old Ford 5-Speed One Owner Bike! (Woodstock, CT) Transmission/Motor, $1900 Screener Plant $9000 Asking $9500 Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 508-868-2860 $4150 Call 508-943-5911 Model 3618/SN:SN823203 Automobile/Truck 508-987-8928 Porch, Corner Lot, Shed. Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 24 Point OV Twin Honda Parts Call Bert Park Features: Family 11’ Area Behind Seats Wheelchair Van Motor. Low Hours, 617-699-7428 1999 Road King Harley Davidson Activities, Pool, Inexpensive Excellent Condition Well Maintained Motors, Fenders, Doors, Black, 10k Miles, Mint & Comfortable Living. 14,100GVWR 1999 Ford F250 Asking $28,000 Complete Or Parts Cars. Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Motorcycle Parts Park Is Open April-October. Runs. $5000 OBO 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! $35,000 Call 5pm-8:30pm 508-347-8956 978-760-3453 Must See! Always Kept & Accessories 508-867-6546 508-248-7791 732 SPORTS UTILITY Inside. (Includes Lot) $13,000 OBO For Sale 860-923-2549 Email Me At For EVO, Twin Cam, 352-314-0003 1995 Nissan [email protected] Sportsters. 33’ Travel Trailer Pathfinder 1999 Suzuki Custom Chrome With 12’x32’ Addition White, 5-Speed. Women’s New Excellent Condition. $3300 TLS 1000 Insulated Own Your Own Lot! V-Twin, Strong Runner. Seasonal Camping At A (4)5-Lug Truck Rims The Hot Set-Up! Carbon Leather Jacket Lovely Campground. & Tires Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Police-Style, Size Large. 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Open Sunday 11-4 Feb. 14th Onlly FEBRUARY 10, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Now a good time to buy a Toyota because of the recent recall QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR SELLING AND BUYING USED TOYOTAS

BY KEITH GRIFFIN A break this week from the normal topic of new car reviews. Too much has been written about Toyota in the wake of the recall for sticking accelerators and to a lesser extent the floor mat problem. The latter is obvious- ly not as pressing because you can simply just remove the floor mat, but there are legit- imate concerns with the sticking accelerator. Frankly, I would encourage you to take advantage of the situation and buy a Toyota if you’re in the market for a new car. No new Toyota is going to have a sticking accelerator problem before it leaves the showroom floor. I’d consider a used one, too, but with the nor- mal precautions you would take before buy- ing any used car. Toyota has come up with a recall plan [http://tiny.cc/TbGxl] for its sticking acceler- ator problem. It should answer all of your questions on the technical side. There is more advice below for helping you sell or buy a used Toyota that may be part of the recall. To recap, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, is recalling approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator ped- als on specific Toyota models: * Certain 2009-2010 RAV4, * Certain 2009-2010 Corolla, * 2009-2010 Matrix, * 2005-2010 Avalon, * Certain 2007-2010 Camry, * Certain 2010 Highlander, * 2007-2010 Tundra, * 2008-2010 Sequoia A look at what Toyota is doing to fix the problem of sticking accelerators. And Toyota adds: Highlander hybrids and Camry hybrids are not affected by this action ers, according to Toyota. More definitive ers. Dealers won’t be as willing to compro- with this phrase: Not Subject To Recall. It’s and will remain for sale. Further, Camry, plans are to be announced Feb. 1. When they mise on price because they will have fixed as simple as that. Photocopy a newspaper RAV 4, Corolla and Highlander vehicles with are, I will update the info for you if you want the problems before putting the cars up for article or download information from auto- VINs that begin with “J” are not affected. In to check back. sale. Private sellers, though, will not be able motive websites that shows your used Toyota case you were wondering, Toyota explains to have the work done in the next month is clean. Q. What can I do if the dealer wants where to find your VIN and what it is: A Q. How will I know if a used Toyota on unless they really act fast – and then they to renegotiate the price on my used Toyota Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17- the recall list has been repaired? probably have no reason to sell the vehicle. trade-in? character sequence of numbers and letters A. There are two ways this question can be Take advantage of private sellers trying to Hold the dealer to the price offered in writ- that is used by the automobile industry to answered. The first is to make the seller pro- unload these vehicles because they’re going ing. If the dealer won’t budge, don’t buy a car uniquely identify motor vehicles. It can be vide you with written proof the work has to be somewhat desperate. Consult there. It’s unscrupulous to change a deal in viewed through the windshield on the dri- been done. Failing that, make the seller pay Edmunds.com or KBB.com for up-to-date writing so it’s a sure sign not to conduct busi- ver’s side at the front of the dashboard. In for a CarFax report. It should reflect that the pricing information. ness there. addition, the VIN number is also located on a car has undergone warranty work. A seller sticker located the driver’s side pillar, with who can provide no proof may not have had Q. What should I do if I’m trying to sell More info about all of this can be found by the tire inflation information and on the the work done. Make the seller bring it to a a used Toyota? logging on my to website: vehicle’s registration. Toyota dealer for the warranty work before UsedCars.About.Com. It will provide you in- Here is how you should handle the Toyota paying for the car. A. If it’s on the list above, your best bet is to depth information that I couldn’t get into in sticking accelerator recall to your advantage. hold off if you can. By May 2010, most used this space. Q. Will this recall affect resale values of Toyotas under the recall should be fixed and Q. If I bought a Toyota recently, what used Toyotas going forward? back to almost full value. Frankly,you’re still (Questions and comments about this article should I do? going to lose value on your used Toyota at and automotive topics can be emailed to: used- A. Absolutely – and this is where a savvy this point if it is affected but the pain and suf- [email protected].) A. Unless it is on the list above, do absolute- used car buyer can take advantage of the sit- fering should be a little less come late Spring. ly nothing. If it is on the list, call a Toyota uation. In the near-term future, the price of If you’re used Toyota is not on the list, dealer and ask what should be done. The gas used Toyotas is going to drop by private sell- trumpet that fact in all of your advertising pedal parts are being shipped directly to deal-

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