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“Age is …wisdom, new licenses for if one has lived one’s life properly.” Piccadilly site Miriam Makeba

BY GUS STEEVES restaurant well. Although he VILLAGER STAFF WRITER lives in Florida now, William STURBRIDGE — A shrunk- Martin started the chain in INSIDE en Board of Selectmen 1973 and opted to retain own- Monday,Feb. 20, unanimously ership of the building when ALMANAC ...... 2 approved granting liquor and he sold the company about common victualler’s licenses four years ago. His partner, LOCAL...... 2-3 to two men aiming to reopen Paul Allard, ran the the defunct Piccadilly Pub on Sturbridge Piccadilly for POLICE LOGS...... 9 Route 20. nearly 17 years and will man- OPINION ...... 10 They’ll be renaming it age the new place. Bentley Pub, and it has a twin “They took over and ruined OBITUARIES...... 12 in Auburn that opened last the name and went bankrupt CALENDAR ...... 12 summer. about a year ago,” Martin said The two men knew the old SPORTS...... 14-15 Please Read LICENSE, page A13

LOCAL Film locally, Mark Ashton photos Darth Vader and Darth Maul both attended the party.

STURBRIDGE — The win nationally knowledge – and understand- ing – of all things “Star Wars” was put to the test on TANTASQUA TEEN BRINGS Saturday, Feb. 23, at Joshua Hyde Library, where a Star MADD MESSAGE HOME WITH Wars Symposium took on the look and feel of a colorful AWARD-WINNING VIDEO cantina scene on Tatooine, minus the exotic drinks and beverage containers – except BY MARK ASHTON for a sippy cup or two. Star VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Archery Nationals Wars expert/promoter Peter STURBRIDGE — So, you’re Struzziero, from a children’s a high school senior, a mem- Page A3 library from Scituate, ber of the National Honor brought his own knowledge Society, busily applying to col- of George Lucas’s fanciful leges, serving as Student empire – along with action Council president, anxiously OPINION figures, humorous videos, engaged in extra-curricular books, and trivia questions activities, and preparing for that kept local Star Wars afi- the prom. cionados entertained and What do you do in your amused for about 90 minutes spare time? Mark Ashton photos on the lower level of the If you’re Jason Girouard, of With his trophy in hand, Jason library. Tantasqua Regional High Girouard celebrates his winning of For the story, and more School, you go out and win a the annual Power of You(th) Video photos, turn to pages A8! national video award support- Contest with Jan Withers, national The costume contest was a tough call. ing the important message of president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Lisa Ripley, represent- Please Read VIDEO, page A13 ing contest sponsor State Farm.

Scouts visit Sturbridge residents take anti-incinerator names to DEP Page A10 BY GUS STEEVES Led by Steve Greenberg processes shoot “some pollu- lots of smoke curling above. Fellow Sturbridgian VILLAGER STAFF WRITER and including three tion into the air. Where it “That’s the whole point of Kirstie Pecci led the group at STURBRIDGE — A handful Sturbridge selectmen, the lands I do not care,” in the it,” Greenberg said by phone Boston’s DEP office, where SPORTS of local activists comprised group gathered at words of the cartoon poster afterward. “People think they most of the signatures were one of the three groups deliv- Worcester’s DEP office to they used as their major can just send it up the smoke- presented. A third group gave ering more than 10,000 peti- present a counterpoint to the image. stack and it goes away, but it theirs in Springfield. tion signatures and com- idea that incineration, pyrol- It shows a trash truck doesn’t. … All of this materi- Pro-incineration, pyrolysis ments opposing a state pro- ysis or gasification “solve the dumping a load in an inciner- al that could be recycled is and gasification folks argue posal to lift the moratorium landfill capacity problem.” ator.The result comes out as a gone. We could have reused on incinerators. Instead, they argued, the wheelbarrow load, but with it.” Please Read DEP, page A13 Candidate Gomez meets and greets in Sturbridge

Young Warriors ‘I’M NOT A POLITICIAN AND I’VE NEVER BEEN ONE’ gain experience BY MARK ASHTON Obama’s appointment – and Page A14 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Congress’ approval – as STURBRIDGE — Among Secretary of State. the stops Republican U.S. Other Republicans Gomez OPINION senatorial candidate Gabriel will face in an April 30 pri- O Gomez made on the first day mary battle are former U.S. GET YOUR of his campaign was Attorney Michael Sullivan Sturbridge, where locals and State Rep. Daniel POINT ACROSS grilled him on fiscal matters, Winslow. Democratic con- PAGE A10 his Constitutional views, and tenders for the U.S. Senate wondered how he plans to seat are U.S. Rep. Edward Mark Ashton photos survive an “uphill battle” Markey and U.S. Rep. Republican U.S. Senatorial candidate Gabriel Gomez met with a “Navy POLICE LOGS against entrenched Stephen Lynch. mom” and other inquiring potential supporters in Sturbridge to official- Democrats in Massachusetts. Gomez, who earlier in the ly announce his candidacy. PAGE A9 “I’ve always faced chal- day launched his campaign lenges,” said the candidate, in Quincy and Shrewsbury, one of three Republicans was greeted at Sturbridge dozen citizens seeking Opening his remarks in CALENDAR “I’m not a politician and I looking to fill the seat recent- Coffee House, on Main answers, and a possible con- Spanish (“It’s an old habit!”), never have been,” announced ly vacated by John Kerry, Street, by local Republican servative candidate to sup- Senatorial candidate Gabriel AGE who accepted President leaders and more than a port in the June 25 elections. P A12 Gomez in Sturbridge. Please Read GOMEZ, page A4 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 8, 2013 ‘You are on the line’ RUNNING FOR OFFICE REQUIRES VISION AND WORK

BY GUS STEEVES own psychology because of that fact. Not only VILLAGER STAFF WRITER do people who run routinely find themselves Have you ever thought of running for idealized (positively or negatively) by the pub- office? lic based on whatever information (real or Well, now is the time, since the local election not) that’s out there about them, they often season is underway. Papers are still available find themselves “on call” even if they lose or in Southbridge and Charlton, but Sturbridge’s eventually leave politics, he observed. That signature collection period has closed. “can be very lonely.” But that’s the easy part. As about 50 people Manski knows campaigning from various from around New England, mostly Greens perspectives, having served as campaign man- and other progressives, discovered Saturday ager for Jill Stein’s presidential campaign last in Worcester, actually being a candidate and year, being involved in “hundreds” of cam- running a campaign well takes some work. paigns including his wife’s current one, and Although some of what they learned was fair- being a state legislative candidate himself in ly third-party specific, much of it applies Wisconsin. regardless of party affiliation. Running for office, he said, is a job with spe- “You are on the line,” said keynote speaker cific duties; anything else is the responsibility Ben Manski during one of the various break- of the campaign manager and staff. The can- out sessions, noting being a candidate has its didate must focus on encouraging people to vote for them, selling themselves and their ideas, pulling in support (voters, volunteers, endorsements and funds), and keeping them- selves healthy. They need to know the issues and be prepared for questions well enough that they can link their solutions to almost anything they’re asked, he and Stein said. She also added they should have three “stump speeches” memorized of one sentence, one minute and five minutes. “Anything not directly tied to those goals is File photo a waste of your time,” Manski observed, Voters cast ballots in a recent election. although he noted that family issues are obvi- ously important. Staying on message matters; track,” she said. Instead, a candidate’s key job didates essentially have to “knock on all he observed that “when you’re getting sick of is to build relationships with everyone they doors” four times, reaching voters in various saying the same thing, the voters are just meet – she noted you end up being everyone’s ways. beginning to get it.” family in an effective campaign: parent, Vickery noted knowing the “why,where and That can be a challenge for those deeply friend, therapist, son, daughter, etc, because what” of running is crucial. involved in community activism, Stein discov- the goal is to “be trusted and hearing them.” “If you don’t know why you’re running now, ered. To her, the candidate’s biography gradually you won’t know throughout your campaign,” “If you’re thinking like an organizer, you’re becomes more about shared values and how he said. not thinking like a candidate” and will “get off their policies will solve the issues the voters One thing that often trips up candidates is raise. fundraising. State and federal laws are strict That’s especially obvious in speaking on where funds can come from and go, and engagements, where Stein strongly recom- speaker Anthony Zeli of the Maine mended getting their early and staying late Independent Greens noted campaigns must rather than “just drop[ping] in and out.” “go overboard with information-keeping, but “Speak to where the energy of the room is,” keep it organized. … You need a paper trail.” she said. “... Size your vision to where you’re For example, he noted any contribution running.” over $50 needs to be reported on the candi- To former Mass. Governor’s Councilor date’s taxes, while those of over $200 need to Peter Vickery, any campaign for a region of include the donor’s occupation and employer. less than 1 million voters is “a shoe-leather In the Bay State, the law restricts donations campaign,” involving lots of door-to-door and from individuals (except the candidates them- in-person contact. Manski agreed, noting can- selves) to any given candidate to $500 a year, • Are you over 65? with a maximum of $12,500 to all candidates they support. (But those under 18 can only • Do you receive Medicaid, Fuel Assistance, Veteran’s Aid or SNAP? Reverse Mortgage Consultant give $25 a year total.) Town party committees • Are you a resident of Southbridge or Sturbridge? are limited to $1000 to a candidate, and state committees to $5,000, but with no limit on “in- kind” contributions. Many other limits also apply, according to a chart from the state’s NOW LOCATED at our Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Parish Ministry Center Gus Steeves can be reached at gus@stone- bridgepress.com or 508-909-4135. 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge (Next to Trinity Catholic Academy) /810502 VILLAGER

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Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Stonebridge 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They GOT A NEWS TIP, AND IT’S Periodical postage paid at Southbridge, MA Sturbridge@ may also be made available for resale, with any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press AFTER 5 P.M. OR A WEEKEND? 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address and/or the photo re-print vendor. CALL A REPORTER’S LINE, OR SIMPLY DIAL changes to Sturbridge Villager, P.O. Box 90, stonebridgepress.com (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. Southbridge, MA 01550 Friday, March 8, 2013 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 3 Ribbons and bows PUBLIC MEETINGS Editor’s Note: Meetings as listed are retrieved in advance from multiple sources, including Town Hall and on the Internet. The Sturbridge WITH EYES ON THE PRIZE, HUNDREDS COMPETE AT INDOOR NATIONALS Villager is not responsible for changes and can- cellations. BY MARK ASHTON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — There were fletchers and STURBRIDGE arrow-smiths and yeomen and bowmen (and SATURDAY, MARCH 9 bow-women). What would you expect at a regional Budget Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial archery competition? Hall More than 500 competitive archers took to Finance Committee, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall the wide-open spaces and outdoor-indoor com- fort of the field house/gymnasium at MONDAY, MARCH 11 Tantasqua Regional High School last weekend Burgess School Improvement Council, 3:15 for three days of shooting and the eventual p.m., Burgess elementary Conference Room awarding of prizes. The State Archery Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Association of Massachusetts (SAAM) hosted Memorial Hall the event, which was deemed a success despite TRSD Bylaw/Policy Subcommittee resched- forecasters’ frequently dire predictions con- uled, 7 p.m., TRJHS, Superintendent’s cerning the weekend weather. Conference Room One of 11 “indoor nationals” held around the country, the regional arrow-fest was the TUESDAY, MARCH 12 first-ever held in Sturbridge, drawing shoot- Planning Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Center ers from Maine to New Jersey and Office Building Pennsylvania – “from all over New England,” STA/275th Anniversary Call for Volunteers, said Verna Semple of Wareham, one of sever- 6:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall al judges serving at the nationally sanctioned Finance Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall, event. Conference Room 2 An archer/enthusiast herself for more than 20 years, Semple was serving as an official – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 instead of a competitor – for a very good rea- son. “We’re in need of judges this year (the Board of Selectmen, 9 a.m., Veterans 44th annual regional competition),” she said, Memorial Hall acknowledging that the local officials were School Building Committee, 6:30 p.m., very busy, basically in the field house from Mark Ashton photos Burgess Media Center As many as 20 archers lined up at a time to put about 7 a.m. each day “until the very last THURSDAY, MARCH 14 arrow,” sometime around 9 p.m. arrows into targets at the Indoor Nationals held at The actual competition began with mostly Tantasqua Regional High School last weekend. Finance Committee, 9 a.m., Town Hall. young shooters at 1 p.m. on Friday, with the TRJHS Improvement Council, 2 p.m., TRJHS Library shortest “line” of archers for the weekend – ioned way.” Finance Committee, 7 p.m., Veterans about 20 at a time – shooting at a variety of Likewise, audience members were engaged Memorial Hall targets, depending on their ranking (yeoman, but subdued. With coaches precluded from bowman, cadet, and others) and other factors. entering the competition area, shooters sat Some competitors were so young, and tiny, and waited their turns, or listened to music, their bows were half the size of others. Some or conferred with and received encourage- used compound bows (featuring pulleys and ment from parents at the back of the room. wheels and “limbs”), while others preferred Saturday and Sunday sessions included traditionally shaped and strung instruments – more adults – and higher-ranking competi- “re-curves” – nevertheless mostly made nowa- tors, many of whom were shooting on two or days of carbon instead of Robin Hood’s Chinese Restaurant three days. The competition was not only for www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty shaped wood. JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery During the competition, the air was filled Development) honors, but for the indoor with dull thuds (actually, more like gentle Young women were as much in evidence as young Take-out Service national titles and awards as well. For the for- men in the regional contest held in Sturbridge. Catering Party to Your Place thwacks) as the archers went up in lines to mer, shooters had to compete in a total of 20 shoot. At the sound of safety horns, they rounds, for the latter twice as many. Please call moved up to their targets – in neat, orderly SAAM scores were totaled on Sunday and fashion – to assess their scores with the the meet’s winners announced, with those MOVING? 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 judges. numbers then being forwarded to the national Give us a call, we’re here to help! Throughout, the mood was dignified – no organization for measuring against the scores Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service spiking of bows or arrows, no taunting of from other regional competitions. 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BY GUS STEEVES non-profit called the Charitable gency communications like this, for list it in the top 20 causes of death power and control,” they get from VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Recycling Foundation (known seniors there can be factors not among people age 65-plus. However, physically, emotionally, sexually, Anybody who’s had to visit the before 2009 as RMS Foundation). Its always seen among younger people. several kinds of homicide appear on financially or otherwise abusing Charlton Police station recently website lists many of the agencies it “Some older victims will choose to the top 20 list when only violent their victim. Often, the relationship may not have noticed it, but there’s a works with, including the senior stay with an abuser, often for reli- deaths are searched, the largest, has been abusive for years, and cardboard box of cell phones in the centers in Sturbridge, Webster, gious, cultural, generational, or homicide by firearm, claiming 331 some cases have developed in the lobby’s corner. North Brookfield and Leicester, as financial reasons,” states the seniors in 2010. context of a power of attorney, They’re hoping you’ll add to it. well as Second Chance Animal “Domestic Violence in Later Life” “No matter what the victim’s age, guardianship or other legal process The station is one of several col- Shelter. report from the National Center of abusers’ tactics are remarkably sim- intended to protect them. lection sites for the regional SALT “The 911 Cell Phone Bank was cre- Elder Abuse, available at ilar,” the NCEA paper observes. The way the Cell Phone Bank Council’s 911 Cell Phone Bank; the ated to provide an ongoing and read- www.ncea.aoa.gov. “... Many older “Abusers frequently look for some- works is via the local police; seniors others include senior centers, police ily available source of 911 cell persons may be uncomfortable talk- one they can dominate, people (or others) needing one contact the stations and several area banks. An phones and funds to meet unexpect- ing about personal, private matters believed to be weak, people unlikely police, who contact the foundation. effort of police, the sheriff ’s office, ed and urgent needs of participating with strangers. They may fear or unable to retaliate. With respect The foundation’s website states it and senior centers in Southbridge, law enforcement and affiliated vic- younger professionals imposing specifically to abuse in later life, the has distributed 113,439 phones dur- Sturbridge and Charlton, the project tim service agencies,” it states, not- their own generational values about aggressors include spouses and for- ing its existence. aims to redistribute used phones for ing police agencies can call them for divorce or women’s roles onto them mer spouses, partners, adult chil- emergency use, particularly to sen- needed phones and the value of any and judging their decisions.” dren, extended family, and in some Gus Steeves can be reached at iors. phones collected is donated to vic- Various statistics show about 4 in cases caregivers.” [email protected] or 508- In existence since 2004, the pro- tim services. 5 cases of elder abuse go unreport- In general, the paper states, 909-4135. gram is actually a nationwide one Although anyone involved in a ed, and the Centers for Disease abusers typically have “a sense of based in Ocala, Fla., being run by a violent relationship may need emer- Control’s online database does not entitlement” and like the “feeling of Charter moves several channels over to digital

BY DAVID DORE Administrator Robert Reed. “Charter is channels are Charter TV3, religious station Basic will remain in analog at this time, for STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER beginning a process to remove the analog for- WYDN-TV (Channel 14), ION Television affili- customers without a digital TV or digital Do you have basic cable from Charter mat of select channels from our channel line- ate WBPX-TV (Channel 20), PBS affiliate equipment,” Cohan wrote. Communications? Wondering why you no up in your area. ... More than 90 percent of WGBX-TV (Channel 21), WMFP-TV (Channel “To ensure a smooth transition away from longer get stations such as Charter TV3, Charters customers already have digital tele- 25), WBIN-TV (Channel 26), the Golf Channel analog,” he added, “Charter is providing digi- WGBX-TV (Channel 44), WBIN-TV (Channel visions or use digital equipment to view their (Channel 38), Speed (Channel 39), NBC Sports tal equipment free to customers for a specified 50) from New Hampshire and HLN? favorite channels.” Network (Channel 40) and HLN (Channel 42). period of time. These offers will vary based on It’s all part of Charter’s gradual transition Cohan said customers “have come to enjoy They join channels such as C-SPAN, C- a customer’s current level of service. from analog to digital service. It also means if and expect” digital and high definition pro- SPAN2, HSN, QVC, the Travel Channel, E! Applicable standard equipment rate card pric- you don’t already have a converter box, you gramming. At a hearing in Leicester in Entertainment Television and NECN that ing will apply upon expiration of those might need one soon. October, Cohan said 10 digital or two high-def- have already moved from analog to digital. offers.” “In the coming months, Charter is making inition channels could be sent in the same According to Cohan’s letter, a Charter digi- For more information, call Charter at (888) some changes for our Massachusetts cus- bandwidth used for one analog channel. tal receiver or a digital television with a QAM 438-2427 or visit www.charter.com. tomers to enhance signal quality and make On Feb. 19, Charter removed the analog ver- tuner or CableCARD technology would be more efficient use of bandwidth,” Director of sion of 10 channels from its Central needed to receive those channels and others David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, Government Relations Thomas Cohan wrote Massachusetts systems and started sending sent exclusively in digital. or by email at [email protected]. in a Jan. 16 letter to Leicester Town them exclusively in a digital format. Those “Certain channels on Basic and Expanded Senatorial candidate makes a stop in Sturbridge

GOMEZ learned Spanish at home and English in Washington gridlock, “The government, the were willing to turn things around. “It’s going continued from page A1 school. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy lobbyists, and the special interests are all to take new people to go down and change and a fighter pilot, Gomez “gave up” that pres- doing well.” He classified the recent “seques- things,” he said. “People can only take grid- the “first-generation American,” whose par- tigious role in hopes of becoming a Navy tration” talks as “scare tactics – literally a bad lock for so long.” ents emigrated from Columbia, said he SEAL. When advised that he was foolish to idea and both sides know it. They need to put Answering a series of questions from a num- risk that change, he persisted and went on to partisanship aside and do something useful.” ber of Sturbridge-area residents, he said he serve as a SEAL platoon commander, which After nine years in the military, Gomez was “for comprehensive tax reform – the tax Jewelry with Changeable Tops! was one of the examples, he later told the audi- attended Harvard Business School, earning an code now is way too complicated,” does not ence, of his “history of working with both MBA, and then joined the Boston-based invest- support an assault weapons ban or a national Bracelets, Rings, Pendants, Earrings sides.” ment firm Advent International. “In the pri- gun registry, and is in favor of gay rights. Tell her she’s special with “I’m not a politician and I’ve never been vate sector, I learned how to work with others Asked about “limited constitutional govern- Karisma... one,” he told them, explaining that while many and make decisions by consensus,” he said. ment,” he said that “the government has got- for St. Patrick’s Day, Americans are suffering the ill effects of “I’ve been fortunate.” ten too big” and that he is “not tied to any Easter or any day. When asked about budgetary problems in lobby. I’ll only take one pledge – and that’s the Start up a new Washington, the successful businessman said Constitution.” collection or add he was in favor of enforcing a balanced budg- While serving as a SEAL, Gomez met his to her existing one for et. “We should have that – sooner rather than wife, Sarah, a Peace Corps volunteer and spe- a change she’ll love to make! later.” He said that right now “career politi- cial education teacher. They now live in cians are entrenched” in Washington and that Cohasset with four children and two dogs. “we need to return to what we had in the “She thinks she has seven kids,” he joked. beginning – citizen service.” He explained that On other subjects, Gomez said that serious path as one wherein concerned citizens with immigration reform “starts with securing our skills and talents serve for a term and return borders.” A handout listing some of his other & ART GALLERY to the private sector “after six years.” He said views describes the candidate as “a proud A Family Business Since 1949 he was “going to ask for term limits” when Catholic” who has “no interest in trying to 136 Main Street • Spencer • 508-885-3385 elected. change” Roe vs. Wade and a “strong Second www.cormierspencer.com Admitting that he is facing “an uphill battle” Amendment supporter.” Like us on facebook as a Republican running in an entrenched From Sturbridge, Gomez, his staff mem- Democratic state, he said he has always faced – bers, and a camera crew were headed to West and won – such battles in his life. “I would not Springfield for another “official announce- be in this race if I couldn’t be 100 percent sure ment” of his candidacy.“This is our first day of I could win.” our campaign,” he said. “I’m very excited.” Celebrate “My election,” he added, “would be a lesson” that people were tired of gridlock, of partisan- Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- Oxford’s ship, and that a new wave of elected officials bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. 300th Anniversary Oxfords 300th Anniversary SAVE THE DATES!

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t’s been a long, cold winter, but This reader discovered an old According to the EPA, paper at the renown restaurant, located on readers remain inspired to share TAKE fashioned (and frugal) alternative to accounts for 38 percent of waste Route 131 across the town common Itheir favorite tips and tricks to expensive “single cup” coffee pods! generated in this country! To do in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m make life a little easier! From recy- THE Today I took my tea ball (for lose your part in reducing paper waste, in the business of dispensing tips, cling and re-purposing to saving tea leaves) and put in coffee. I am not try this reader’s tip: not inventing them (although I can time and money, the following ideas HINT a coffee drinker, so I only wanted to Here’s a recycling tip! When take credit for some), I’m counting are sure to halt the little hassles in make one cup to put over ice. I have you’re done with a page you’ve on you readers out there to share everyday life! KAREN heard the praises of coffee for pre- printed out, turn it over and put it your best helpful hints! And remember readers, send in TRAINOR venting mental dementia and heart back into the paper feed. Even those your best hints and you could win health, so I am trying to learn to like folded junk mail letters can be *** dinner for two at the Publick House the taste. I am sure I can add flavors reused this way. MC in Sturbridge! this way too. No filter, one cup, made JANET ANTES Do you have a helpful hint or STURBRIDGE, MASS. in my mug at a time (just add hot handy tip that has worked for you? DUDLEY, MASS. *** water). Plus, I can easily add the Do you have a question regarding Petroleum jelly has lots of uses *** grounds to my composting bin. household or garden matters? If so, Removing mildew can be a chal- *** beyond the medicine cabinet, and VIOLA BRAMEL Prize Winner — Congratulations why not share them with readers of this regular contributor shares lenging task. If you’re looking for an The Southbridge Evening News? NORTHBRIDGE, MASS. to Bob Bourdeau of Fiskdale, Mass., some of her favorites! effective mildew remover that does- Send questions and/or hints to: n’t require harsh chemicals, this whose name was drawn as winner Here are a few hints for creative This clever tip not only puts the for Dinner for Two at the Publick Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge uses of petroleum jelly: reader has the answer! Evening News, 25 Elm St., To tackle persistent mildew, scrub “squeeze” on waste, it also makes House in Sturbridge. He offered the • Dab it on your pulse points like for comfortable dispensing! chemical free mildew removal tip Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail the wrists and sides of the neck painted surfaces with one cup [email protected]. Hints are entered ammonia, 1/2 cup of vinegar and Here is a helpful tip for people that above. before spraying your perfume. Your have rheumatoid arthritis. Use new into a drawing for dinner for two at scent will last much longer by doing 1/4 cup of baking soda per gallon of the historic Publick House Inn. water. Ventilate the area and wear plastic, ketchup and mustard con- *** this. tainers to help to squeeze out sham- Win Dinner for Two at the Publick • Also combine it with brown rubber gloves when using this solu- For more great hints, tune into tion. poo or body wash or other liquids House — Your tips can win you a sugar and use as at home to exfoliate you may have. great dinner for two at the historic Take the Hint! one minute snippet your skin. The key to preventing mildew is tips aired twice daily on ORC FM eliminating dampness. Note: You can also recycle Publick House Historic Inn in • And apply to your hairline when reusable “easy squeeze” condiment Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to 98.9. And for more tips and talk, be doing an at home color treatment. It BOB BOURDEAU containers for the same purpose. be entered into a random drawing. sure to listen to my live hour long will protect hairline from dark FISKDALE, MASS. show from 9 to 10 am. each Friday on TERRY MAIORANA One winner per month will win a stains and make removal easier. fabulous dinner for two (a $60 value) WARE 1250. *** ASHFORD, CONN. Standing Liberty quarter values n our last column, we everyday commerce, coins There are two exceptions to the post 1924 description for each of the grades for the discussed the history between 1917 and 1924 are valued coin values, and those are both in 1927. The Indian Head cent and the Lincoln cent. Until Iand symbolism of this TREASURES in the $25-$70 range, depending on 1927D has a mintage of 976,000, and the 1927-S then, keep those questions coming to us via brief (15-year) coin series. mintage. has a mintage on only 396,000, second lowest email or telephone. Now let’s take a look at IN YOUR After 1924 most coins are worth in the entire series. In G-4 condition, the 27D the values of these coins. HOME $7 to $8 in Fine 12 condition. lists at $10 (three times the value for the other Contact us! Paul: Grey Ghost Auctions & As you recall, only 52,000 Now for the values for the rarer post 1924 coins in the same grade), and the 27- Appraisals, 508-943-6570, [email protected]; were minted in dates. The 1916 IS the lowest S lists at $32. In Fine 12, the 27 D lists for $24 www.greyghostcorp.com; The author conducts Philadelphia in 1916, the PAUL mintage coin in the series…by far. and the 27-S is at $85. certified coin and antique/collectible first year of issue. JOSEPH In G-4 condition it is currently val- Like some other series, the Standing appraisals, on site estate sales, auctions, and Generally, after that there ued at $2,100. Not bad for a 25-cent Liberty Head quarter has a “special” designa- cleanouts. were between 1.5 and 13 piece, eh? In Fine 12 condition the tion for coins that are million minted each year. price jumps up to $5,500. Some of unusually well struck Those years with less than 2 million do carry the other rare dates and their values in both and in uncirculated a modest premium above the rest of the years. G-4 and Fine 12 condition are: 1918/7-S is at condition. They are MARCH In addition, there are four years with less than $1,180 in G-4 and $3,700 in Fine 12. Now, no one called “Full Head” or 16th 1.5 million minted. Without exception, all of knows exactly why the 1918/7 S exists or how “FH” coins. Route 131 Sturbridge, MA 01566 16TH those years carry considerably heftier premi- many were actually made. Interestingly, there Here are just a few 508-347-9228 FAX 508-347-3930 ums. We’ll get to those years later. is also a major error in the 1918/7 S Buffalo values for MS 65 and Open 7 days a week Common date coins minted between 1917 nickel, and it too, is worth a considerable pre- MS 65 FH coins: The ANNUAL & and 1924 are valued in the $18-$40 range in G- mium. Did the Philadelphia mint staff (who 1916 is at $21,850 in MS 4, the lowest grade that collectors will usually were responsible for punching the mint marks 65 and $33,000 in MS 65 17TH consider. The ranged, of course, depends on onto dies going to both Denver and San FH. The 1926-S is at the number minted for each year. After 1924, Francisco) have a bad day, or days, when they $19,000 in MS 65 and and through the end of the series in 1930, were performing that task? While no one $21,000 in MS 65 FH. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION coins in that grade sell at, or very slightly knows for sure, the numismatic community is Some readers have above their silver melt value, which is, as of very grateful for these rare errors. asked what are the WEEKEND the date this column was written, about $6.50. The 1921, while not the lowest mintage, does grading characteris- Coins in G-4 condition are often called “aver- have a hefty premium, due to the number of tics (how to grade) Many in-store deli & produce specials age circulated” and you must be able to read coins that have survived over the years. In G-4 some of the different all four digits of the date in order for the coin condition it lists at $130, and in Fine 12 it’s at series; so in our next Hours: to be considered “Good”. $300. Next is the 1923-S, with a mintage of 1.35 column we’ll provide Sat. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., • Sun., 7 a.m.SEN - 5 p.m. In Fine 12 condition, which is somewhat million. It sells for $200 in G-4 and $525.00 in you with a thumbnail rarer because these coins were heavily used in Fine 12.

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BY MARK ASHTON NEWS STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — Do you know your Luke from your Anakin Skywalker, your Darth Vader from your Darth Maul, your Endora from your Death Star? Even if you don’t know the difference between Jabba the Hutt and Pizza the Hutt, the maiden name of Princess Leia Solo (Organa), or that Mos Eisley is NOT one of the singing Isley Brothers of the 1960s, there are dozens of kids (of all ages!) in town who defi- nitely do. Their knowledge – and understanding – of all things “Star Warsian” was put to the test on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Joshua Hyde Library, where a Star Wars Symposium took on the look and feel of a colorful cantina scene on Tatooine, minus the exotic drinks and bever- age containers – except for a sippy cup or two. Star Wars expert/promoter Peter Struzziero, from a children’s library from Scituate, brought his own knowledge of George Lucas’s fanciful empire – along with Princess Leia was easily recognized – even from action figures, humorous videos, books, and behind. trivia questions that kept local Star Wars afi- only true fans, or the inhabitants of far away cionados entertained and amused for about 90 planets from long, long ago, could possibly minutes on the lower level of the library. know. If you think it was all kids play, though, Because there was also a costume contest, think again. There were names, locations, and the room was full of everyone, and everything, plot particulars bandied about that Lucas Mark Ashton photos from Ewoks to storm troopers, from little (and himself would probably have difficulty big!) Darth Vaders to plenty of pretty little The Star Wars Symposium at Joshua Hyde Library had kids and Ewoks spending quality time together. remembering. With some Star Wars brand princesses. One of the highlights of the after- prizes on the line, the youngsters – some even noon fun was the occasional viewing of a Star preschoolers – summoned up answers that Wars-themed video, commer- cial, or YouTube offering – fea- turing light-saber-rattling kit- tens or talented tyke-sized Vaders. Along with enjoying color- ing books and colorful Wookiees, the kids proved they were well-read (and well- videoed) enough to turn Struzziero’s frequent attempts to stump them into displays of intergalactic super-intelli- gence. And you can bet your Boba Fett that Wookieepedia is a frequent reference source on most of their iPods, iPads, and PCs. Sure, we all know who Lando Calrissian is (played by Billy Dee Williams), and recog- nition of Han Solo is a given. But can you name Chewbacca’s home planet? (The kids could – Kashyyyk!) And did you know there’s an official “Star Wars Day”? The kids did. It’s May 4 – as in Toys, action figures, and other Star Wars memorabilia – the stuff of many a yard sale – were on display. “May the Fourth be with you!” There’s talk, of course, of the Millennium Falcon, quicker than you can new chapters in the Star Wars slice off the hand of a Skywalker – or two. saga(s) being planned – proba- And if you don’t remember what that’s all bly with the children (or about, go C3PO for an answer. grandchildren) of the original actors assuming the roles of Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- their predecessors. In any bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. case, there’s apparently an audience already at the ready; they’ll be there at the speed of Bethany, the costume contest winner, shows off her prize to Dad.

Vaders large and small were in attendance.

Costumed characters and light sabers – store bought or made of cardboard tubing – were in abundance. Sadie won the biggest prize of the day. “She’s defi- nitely a Star Wars aficionado,” said an accompany- ing adult.

Jabba or Pizza? You name the Hutt!

Kids didn’t answer trivia questions until they were Costumed (and saber-wielding) kittens figured in at The trivia contest tested kids’ knowledge of characters, places, and happenings. called upon – and then invariably knew the answers. least one of the comical videos. Friday, March 8, 2013 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 POLICE LOGS Editor’s Note: The information Lot, Main St. Arrest/complaint. plaint. vehicle in question and identified At approximately 12:03 a.m. contained in these police logs was 2:17 p.m.: Accident, injury, New the operator as Troy D. Bennett, 20, Officer Pamela Desplaines was mon- obtained through either press releas- Boston Rd. Written warning. STURBRIDGE ARRESTS 64 Monson Rd. Wales. A check of itoring traffic on Route 20. es or other public documents kept by 8:14 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, C &R Bennett’s license status indicated Desplaines observed a vehicle trav- the police department, and is consid- Tire, Main St. Arrest/complaint. FEB. 20 that his right to operate was cur- eling at a speed greater than the ered to be the account of police. All rently suspended. Bennett was posted 50 mph zone. She also subjects are considered innocent until FEB. 23 Shenandoah Lee Reddy, 33, 315 issued a Criminal complaint appli- observed that one of the vehicle’s proven guilty in a court of law. If a Main St. Sturbridge. Warrant cation summons and charged with headlights was not illuminated. 12:03 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Rte arrest. case is dismissed in court or the party 20 and Picker Rd. Arrest/complaint. operating a motor vehicle with a Desplaines confirmed the speeding is found to be innocent, Stonebridge Mitchell S. Spenard, 24, 31 High St. suspended license and lights viola- infraction by use of radar and con- 3:11 p.m.: Accident, hit and run, Southbridge. Operating under influ- Press, with proper documentation, Wendy’s/20. Written warning. tion. Bennett’s vehicle was removed ducted a stop of the motor vehicle in will update the log at the request of ence of liquor, negligent operation from the roadway. question. She identified the operator 7:52 p.m.: Accident, property dam- of motor vehicle, operating under the arrested party. age, Holland Rd. General clear. as Virtolino J. Lima Jr., 26, 411 the influence, child endangerment At approximately10:38 p.m. Manton Avenue, Providence RI. STURBRIDGE POLICE FEB. 24 (14 year old or younger in vehicle), Officer Daniel Hemingway was Status checks of Lima’s license indi- possession of open container of monitoring traffic on Route 131. cated that his right to operate was 9:24 a.m.: Accident, property dam- alcohol in motor vehicle. Hemingway observed a vehicle oper- currently suspended. Lima was FEB. 20 age, Leadmine Rd. Report complet- ating with an equipment violation. placed into custody and transported ed. FEB. 22 9:45 a.m.: Suspicious activity, He conducted a stop of the vehicle in to the Sturbridge Public Safety 12:00 p.m.: Accident, property Main St. Arrest/complaint At approximately 8:00 a.m. Officer question and identified the operator Complex for completion of the book- damage, Ocean State Job Lot-Main 7:46 p.m.: Accident, property dam- Joseph Lombardi was monitoring as John P. Orthman, 59, Nason St., ing and bail process. The booking St. General clear. age, New England Truck Stop – Rte traffic on Route 49. Lombardi Bellingham. Officer Hemingway was completed and Lima was 20. General clear. FEB. 25 observed a vehicle traveling at a completed an investigation regard- charged with unlicensed operation 10:35 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, speed greater than reasonable and ing alcohol based offenses and ulti- of a Motor Vehicle, operating a Wendy’s Charlton Rd. Arrest/com- 7:47 a.m.: Accident, property dam- proper. He confirmed the speeding mately placed Orthman into custody motor vehicle with a suspended plaint. age, Tantasqua High School, infraction by use of radar and con- and transported him to the license, lights violation and speed- Brookfield Rd. General clear. FEB. 21 ducted a stop of the motor vehicle in Sturbridge Public Safety Complex ing. Lima was later released pend- 1:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, question. He identified the operator for completion of the booking and ing an appearance at Dudley 12:06 p.m.: Accident, property South of Ladd – Rte 49. Arrest/com- as Jordan R Smith, 22, 657 Worcester bail process. The booking process District Court. damage, Main St. Written warning. plaint. St., Southbridge. Following an inves- was completed and Orthman was 12:25 p.m.: Accident, property 5:33 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Split- tigation, Lombardi issued Smith a charged with operating under the FEB. 25 Rte 20. Arrest/ complaint. damage, Holland Rd. General clear. Criminal complaint application influence of liquor, 3rd based offens- Robert Lumbra, 25, 46 Center St. 5:52 p.m.: Domestic dispute, Birch 6:26 p.m.: Accident, property dam- summons for unlicensed operation es, negligent operation of a motor Stafford Springs, Ct. Failing to St. Report completed. age, Cumberland Farms – Main St. of a motor vehicle, speeding and no vehicle and lights violation. The bail stop/yield, operating motor vehicle General clear. inspection sticker. Smith’s vehicle FEB. 26 clerk was contacted and set bail at with suspended license, speeding. was removed from the roadway. $240. Orthman was later released FEB. 22 8:00 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, pending arraignment at Dudley FEB. 26 Cedar St. Arrest/complaint. At approximately 8:14 p.m. Sgt. District Court. 7:57 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Rte Peter S. Keen, 20, 15 Evelyn Dr. 8:21 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Earl Dessert was monitoring traffic 49. Arrest/complaint. Holland. Warrant arrest. 1:08 p.m.: Larceny,Ocean State Job Walmart-Charlton Rd. Arrest/com- on Route 20. Dessert an equipment FEB. 23 violation. He conducted a stop of the EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

• Alison Kane, of Sturbridge, a senior and Media & Culture 7041 for an appointment. March 13, early intervention will do Western New England University major, was named to the President’s list. developmental screenings for children birth to 3 years old. SPRINGFIELD — Nathan T. Ledoux, of Sturbridge, • Patrick McCarthy, of Sturbridge, a junior and Economics- Please call 508-765-0292 for an appointment. received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western New England Finance major, was named to the President’s list. University on Feb. 15. Show Choir Showcase at Tantasqua College of the Holy Cross STURBRIDGE — Come and see Tantasqua Regional WORCESTER — Chet Jambora, a first year student at the Senior High School’s show choir Encore and the College of the Holy Cross, has been named to the Dean’s List Tantasqua Junior High School’s show choir The for the first semester of the 2012-13 academic year. Maestros perform in the annual Show Choir Showcase He is the son of Chet and Mary Jambora, of Brimfield. He on Friday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at the Tantasqua High majors in Environmental Science. School Auditorium. The night will also feature solo and group ensembles as well as tribute to the graduating Bentley University seniors. WALTHAM — Bentley University President, Gloria Cordes Ticket prices are $7 for adults, $5 for students and sen- Larson, along with Dean of Business, Roy (Chip) Wiggins, and ior citizens. Refreshments will be sold at intermission. Dean of Arts and Sciences, Daniel L. Everett, recently All tickets sold at the door. For more information, call announced the names of local residents who were honored for (508) 347-9301, ext. 5010. their outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2012 semes- ter. Preschool Screening in Sturbridge The following local residents were recognized: STURBRIDGE — Preschool screening for 3 and 4 year • Allison LeBrun, of Sturbridge, a freshman and Business olds are for residents of Sturbridge, by appointment 426 Worcester Rd. Helping you go from facts to decisions major, was named to the Dean’s list. only. Charlton, MA 01507-1506 • Benjamin Boltz, of Sturbridge, a sophomore and If you have concerns about your child’s development 508-248-1040 Fax: 508-248-3927 Economics-Finance major, was named to the President’s list. or would like your child screened, please call 508-347- www.pedcocpa.com

MENUS TANTASQUA REGIONAL BREAKFAST Monday, March 11: Scrambled eggs, cereal, JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL milk, fruit, juice. Tuesday, March 12: Breakfast pizza bagel, Monday, March 11: Cheese lasagna, garlic cereal, milk, fruit, juice. bread, Italian green beans, Romaine garden Wednesday, Mar 13: Donuts, cereal, milk, Salad, chilled peaches, milk. fruit, juice, Tuesday, March 12: BBQ rib on Whole- Thursday, March 14: French toast sticks, wheat roll, New England baked beans, cereal, milk, fruit, juice. spinach garden salad, chilled pears, milk. Friday, March 15: Hash browns, cereal, Wednesday, March 13: Chicken scampi over milk, fruit, juice. whole-wheat pasta, carrot sticks with dip, LUNCH cucumber salad, fresh banana, milk. Thursday, March 14: Open faced turkey Monday, March 11: Ham and cheese sub, sandwich, whipped potato, peas and carrots, tater tots green beans, fruit. strawberry cup, milk. Tuesday, March 12: Noodle soup, garden Friday,March 15: Chicken panini on marble salad, carrots, dinner roll, fruit. rye, seasoned potato wedges, Romaine/man- Wednesday,Mar 13: Elbows with or without darin orange salad, mixed fruit, milk. spaghetti sauce, meatballs, peas, cheese, fruit. Thursday,March 14: Hot dogs on roll, baked BRIMFIELD ELEMENTARY beans, corn on the cob, broccoli, fruit. Friday, March 15: Pizza circles, carrots, SCHOOL peas, fruit. Monday, March 11: Hot dog on wheat roll with mustard, ketchup, fries, grape tomatoes, TRI-VALLEY, INC. ranch dip, fruit cup. Monday, March 11: Italian braised beef, egg Tuesday, March 12: Whole grain toasted noodles, jardinière vegetables, mandarin cheese sandwich, chicken and rice soup, car- oranges. rots, tomato juice, fruit cup. Tuesday, March 12: Mushroom soup, chick- Wednesday, March 13: Whole grain pasta en fricassee, vegetable couscous, spinach, with sauce and meatballs, whole grain garlic fresh fruit. bread, green beans, fruit cup. Wednesday, March 13: Pork stir fry, brown Thursday,March 14: Tacos with whole grain rice, Brussels sprouts, chocolate brownie, soft shell, 3 bean salad, Romaine lettuce, toma- plain chocolate cake. to and cheese cups, salsa, fruit cup. Thursday, March 14: Corned beef, boiled Friday, March 15: Whole grain pizza slice, potatoes, cabbage and broccoli, grape tomatoes and cheeses, low fat carrots, shamrock jell- ranch dip, fruit. o, sugar free Jell-O. Lenten Concert Series & Stations of the Cross Friday, March 15: WALES ELEMENTARY Cheese lasagna, broc- coli, baked apples. Friday, March 8, 5:30pm St. Mary Church Local 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge Blessed John Paul II Parish is pleased to offer the Southbridge and Development surrounding communities this weekly devotion during the Fridays in Lent. Every week a musical artist will give a short recital of sea- & Projects sonal music followed by a reflective and emotionally moving walk- ing of the Stations of the Cross. The whole experience is an hour long and people of all faiths or denominations are welcome.

March 8 ~ Featured Artist:

VIOLINIST

MR.HUNTER FOOTE FOUND HERE! 10 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 8, 2013

VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES EDITORIAL Identity Backstage Springing peek crisis! “You really need to change that picture in Joy Richard photo the paper,” said the man at the (undesignated ahead with SOUTHBRIDGE — A pack of because it isn’t relevant) gathering last week. Sturbridge Cub Scouts paid “Well, Dear Abby used the same picture for a visit to the Stonebridge about a hundred years,” I replied. “Why Press newsroom Tuesday, shouldn’t I be allowed to do the same?” Feb. 26, to get a behind- But I truly saw his point a smile the-scenes look at what it — and fully agreed with it. takes to publish a newspa- Flashing my press ID badge “Spring shows what God can do with a per. and its unflattering photo, I drab and dirty world.” added, “I don’t like this one -Virgil Kraft either!” “Well, at least they don’t use a full-body shot,” he hen it comes to the added. (Is this what is inevitable end of the known as “constructive” winter season, there’s a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR criticism?) smile on my face, a song AS YOU His point was well taken, W however, but left me with a in my voice and an extra “spring” LIKE IT dilemma: What photo might in my step! Local businesses should work together be appropriate, providing You can insert a rim the “change” he was seek- shot sound effect here — To The Editor: O’Brien’s children have been long standing MARK ASHTON ing? What photo might do or a cricket sound effect In response to the recent Letter to the Editor patients of the very same people that will not justice to both the columnist entitled, “Everyone should ‘pay to park’ — it allow him to continue to “pay for parking.” He and his legion of fan (singular)? depending on whether should be reiterated that TJ O’Brien’s has paid understands what it is to keep business in or not you laughed at So, here, Ladies and Gentlemen, is a bona to park in that lot (for years to Basketville) and town and has patronized the dental group for fide “change” in the photo accompanying my that awful pun. offered to pay to the dental group as well. some time. TJ’s is not looking for free, prefer- weekly column in this and (a few) other Daylight Savings Time TJ’s has kept an insurance policy on the lot ential treatment. TJ’s is looking to keep local Stonebridge Press publications. I hope you begins this weekend, and has maintained the lot during the winter. business right here in this community.A part- like it, and accept it as a more truthful repre- That practice was offered to the new owners nership with the dental group would be much sentation of the personage behind the publica- and I am chomping at and ultimately refused by them. Nothing has more advantageous than alienation. the bit to add that extra tion. I think it’s absolutely swell – mainly THE MINOR been free when a landlord was in place. because it took me hours to decide on, and not hour to my clock and the As businesses in the same town, working TONY FAZIO a few minutes to convince the editor to accept DETAILS with the same community, all that is being extra light to my day.My STURBRIDGE and use. goodness, winter seemed asked is that the parking be available in order Nor was it an easy decision. While I am nei- ADAM MINOR to drag on this year, and to allow local establishments to thrive. Mr. ther the most-photographed nor most photo- it didn’t help when near- genic member of my family and friends, a few ly three feet of snow buried us a few pictures do exist, some more representative of Addressing mental health in gun debate “the inner self” than others. I looked through weeks ago in one brutal night — To the Editor: the appearance of a firearm does not make it a several albums at home. Mothers are good at although most of it is now melted away, In Mr. Ashton’s fine article [in the Friday, danger to society; the sanity of the possessor is collecting photos over the course of a lifetime, leaving a nice, muddy landscape in my March 1 edition of the Southbridge Evening what dictates whether its use will be reward- and mine was particularly diligent – and kind front yard. News and Sturbridge Villager], he stated “…no ing in terms of marksmanship accomplish- – in assembling albums of cute and flattering Nice. ‘individual’ in America ‘needs’ automatic ment or despicable because it took lives. images. weaponry of the kind typically used in school What we need to do, I firmly believe, is Spring technically doesn’t start until I considered many photos as possibly appro- massacres…” remove those with mental sickness form soci- priate. Among my favorites was one on the Wednesday,March 20, but to me, as soon Please publish a correction to that statement ety.How? Psychologically examine school chil- front lawn of my boyhood home, taken just as the calendar hits March 1, it is the in next week’s newspaper — the guns used in dren every three years commencing in third after a pie fight with my favorite Southern unofficial beginning of the spring sea- the horrible shootings of recent times were grade and treat those who exhibit unaccept- cousin. But, alas, blueberry Tabletalk pies son. The sun seems little brighter and a not “automatic weaponry!” An automatic able symptoms. This would put an end to the smeared on facial features aren’t as flattering weapon is a machine gun, which expels sever- commonly decried ‘bullying’ problem, and little warmer. The scenery seems a little as I might have remembered. Then there was al bullets with one pull of the trigger. These would stop kids from killing and abusing small the high school yearbook senior class photo – more colorful, the smells richer, and the mentally deranged murderers used whatever pets, as well as creating a saner adult and nice, but a trifle misrepresentative of what’s wind gentler. weapons they could access, and those hap- young adult population. In addition, prohibit happened in the last few decades. It’s probably all in my head, but as far pened to be modern sporting rifles; if we go movie makers and the video game manufac- So I turned to other sources. Albums from as I am concerned, the worst of winter way back to Columbine, Colo., we see that turers from providing young people with the our wedding, vacations at Yellowstone, or in those killers also planned to use propane tanks blueprints for killing: films, television, and Ireland, or Italy, or at the museum housing is behind us, and the beauty and to blow up the building – which would have video games make violence not only accept- warmth of spring is now to come! “the biggest ball of twine” in Darwin, caused a much, much greater loss of life. able but also commendable by portraying beat- Minnesota. Nice, but not quite right. Hooray! Millions of Americans use the same type of ings, stabbings and shootings as normal life. So how about a portrait from my one As you can tell by my chipper tone and semi-automatic rifle, and all types of pistols, onstage 15 minutes of fame, as Allen Felix in overuse of exclamation points, I’m kind for competition, recreational target shooting, GEORGE M. HOOD Woody Allen’s “Play It Again Sam”? The prob- hunting and protection of one’s life and prop- BRIMFIELD lem there was the perm I had received in order of excited about spring, and many of erty. The size and capacity of a magazine or you (from ramblings in my previous to affect the Woody Allen look. Certainly not columns) that I am not exactly a fan of in keeping with today’s graying crop of dull and lifeless (despite any number of “volume- the cold, winter weather months. I don’t enhancing” shampoos found in the shower know what it is, really.As a kid, I used to Plan for spring, or lose it stall) hair. love winter — snowball fights, days off So, I looked a few more places – including in from school, you name it — but these f you’re like me and area like northeast of Quabbin that molding cardboard box in the garage days I’m a total grumpy-pants about it. avoid outdoor treks or the Berkshires, I have to set- that’s been housing yet-to-be-catalogued pho- tos of friends, family, co-workers, and cats Maybe it’s because I have to drive in the when the weather out- tle for someplace close to home I side is hotter than like Brimfield State Forest or who’ve been part of our lives over the last few snow, or now I have to pay a heating bill, Georgia asphalt, and when Nipmuck State forest in near- (or 40) years. Some of those pix were excep- or maybe it’s because I just appreciate the biting insects are keep- by Union, Conn. Not that there tionally OK (from my perspective). Photos by ing you busier than a three- is anything wrong with out- being able to wear a T-shirt outside. I TRAILS & STREAMS (former News photographer) and talented folk have grown tired and weary of winter, legged cat trying to cover ings in those places, but, I pre- artist Don Cadoret. Snapshots by siblings and and he is an unwelcome, four-month its droppings on a marble DAVE STEBBINS fer larger and more remote in-laws at family picnics and birthday parties. floor, then your time is woodlands. One or two artsy-fartsy “portraits” that guest in my neighborhood. now. Don’t let this happen to you. expressed the subject’s innate intensity, sin- In the quote above, the late Rev. Virgil On my calendar, the first day I’m not saying you need to plan cerity, ignorance, and bliss. Kraft makes a simple observation that I of spring is March 1. out the whole warm season until Labor Day, There were even a couple of our old home- can’t help but agree with. In the Spring season has three months — March, but at least start planning your March and made Christmas cards to consider, including April and May.Why cut any season short, such April on places you’d like to hike or fish. If the one that had our heads pasted onto an old autumn, the leaves fall dead from their as spring, and place the first day way ahead you’re getting itchy for spring trout like me, branches, only to be covered by a freez- Victorian-era carte-de-visite, or the one mim- like March 20? What secret government agency then write down the streams you want to hit icking the cover from the sheet music song- ing cocoon of snow for months. In the sets these dates? On my calendar, spring is and try not to let the weather stop you. Get the book for “The Sting.” Neither of these was spring, the buds reawaken, and it’s a nearly three weeks longer, and yes, may start a trout stocking report each week as it comes out quite right, however, so I plunged on, deeper time of rebirth. It’s a new beginning. little colder. and get out there. I (personally) don’t get in line into the past, to explore the inner-most work- With spring upon us, don’t procrastinate like for stocked trout, the wild ones taste better and ings of my true psyche – (and therefore my OK, so I’m being dramatic again — I I often do. I arise early on a beautiful morning, are more challenging and usually take you far can’t help it. I’m excited. Bring on the true countenance). knowing I must seize the day and get out into from asphalt. Therefore, you’ll find me deep in I briefly considered one image from the ’70s, spring — but hopefully this time we can wild and adventurous places. “Where should I small mountain streams trying to fool tricky when I attempted a beard but found it so do with a little less pollen in the air? go,” I contemplate with myself. Do I want to brook trout. Thank the good Lord for making sparse and unappealing that people said one of mountain bike, or hike, or fish? Then I start such places, and fish. two things: “What beard?” or “Go wash that pulling out my maps to help me decide. If hiking or mountain biking is your thing, off !” A real contender was the photo of “Me Adam Minor may be reached at (508) Now the children are up, the sun is rising then start laying out maps and writing down and Lester,” the friendly raccoon belonging to 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- fast and I have to fix them breakfast. That’s just those places you wish to visit. Make a list and cousin Philip, but that proved “too grainy” – bridgepress.com. great! An hour goes by and I’m still pacing in stick to it. Try new places. It’s always exiting to and had two faces in it. the kitchen as I think where to go as I start hike or bike new terrain. If you need a detailed In the end, it came down to a matter of inner brewing coffee. Now the worst part — my wife map of a particular state park or forest, contact gets up. Don’t get the wrong idea (husbands, Mass DCR and they will send you one, or you reality. Who am I “in my head?” At what age love your wives) — what I mean is, she is not can print nearly all trail maps from their web- are my intellect, thought processes, dreams exactly an early chicken. When she’s up, that’s site. If you need some hard-to-find trail maps and visions stuck? The photo you see here a sign my precious early morning is gone, that are not provided by the state, and are look- (“Me and my favorite sweater”) seems to cap- wasted. I should have long been had on the trail ing for some beautiful remote areas for spring ture all of those things – plus a self-confidence and physical fitness that a good many other Serving Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales by now. hikes, check these websites and request a map, Here we go, panic sets in. It’s like 10 a.m., but or they may be available at the trailhead kiosk: photos fail to capture. I at least made it out the door. However, now I http://www.northquabbinwoods.org/, But just in case the man who made the orig- PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 am standing at the back of my truck still flip- http://www.thetrustees.org/. inal suggestion had something else altogether Telephone (800) 367-9898 ping through more trail maps. The sun is way In summary,the worst thing is to want to get different in mind, beginning next week we’ll Fax (508) 764-8015 high, it’s getting warm out, and the worst part out and have a fruitful spring, trek in the out- probably switch to a photo taken the day after www.sturbridgevillager.net is, out of the house comes my wife and chil- doors, breathe in that new air, and never actu- my sixth birthday last week. That one, with all dren. They’re dressed, getting into the car and ally get out — then it’s gone. And before you fig- its age spots, receding hairline, puffy cheeks, FRANK G. CHILINSKI on their way. Now I’m alone. But hey, at least I ure it out, you’re getting ready to load up the turkey-like neck, tags, warts and other blem- ishes, oughtta last him – and me – for quite a PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER am finally sitting in the truck, yet still aimless. family in the family truckster like Clark Well that settles it, it’s now near lunch time Griswold, for your “family vacation” at some while! and my poorly planned precious Saturday is expensive crowded hot beach. And as you’re ADAM MINOR half wasted. I have one last chance to start my driving there, you ask yourself, “Where did Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER truck and press on that gas pedal. However, spring go?” because it’s so late, I have to resort to going Plan your spring outings and seize the day. somewhere local and instead of a more remote Or, you can wait 12 months and try again. Friday, March 8, 2013 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 8, 2013 OBITUARIES June I. Oster, 84 Sandra L. Natale, 67 HOLLAND — June Iris (Estes) Oster, 84, ter of the late Irving and Mary (Johnson) CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sandra L. Brodeur She graduated from Tantasqua Regional passed away at home on Monday,February 25, Estes. Lataille Natale, 67, died Thursday, Feb. 14, High School in 1964. 2013 surrounded by her family. June worked as a baker for the Publick 2013 at MUSC in Charleston, S.C. She worked for WPI in Worcester as an Her husband, Levi F. “Fran” Oster, died in House in Sturbridge for 30 years prior to She is survived by her husband, Robert Administrative Assistant for more than 20 2010. retiring. Natale; her two daughters, Tara Waldron and years. She also volunteered at the Art Center She leaves her three sons, William Oster of She enjoyed crocheting, playing yahtzee, her husband Barry of Webster and Jennifer in Southbridge. Dayville, Conn., Steven Oster and his wife camping, crossword puzzles, and in the sum- Lataille of Southbridge; her grandchildren, Sandy loved music, owls, and the color yel- Barbara “Buffy” of Holland and Carlton Lee mer playing croquet. She also had a love for Connor Barry-Gene Waldron, Erica Louise low. Oster of Holland; daughters, Susan Lanning the outdoors where she would take long Waldron and Hannah Grave Waldron. She was devoted to her family and had and her husband Ben of Union, Conn., Rose walks in the woods to watch the birds and She was born in Southbridge, Jan. 4, 1946, many dear friends. Teena Plourde and her husband Thomas of pick wild flowers. June always had that luck daughter of the late Norman and Dorothy She will be greatly missed by all. Caribou, Maine, Carolyn Larabee and her to be able to find a four-leaf clover whenever (Farland) Brodeur, and lived many years in There will be a private memorial for her,for friend Jim Marocco of North Adams, Mary a patch of clover was around. Sturbridge before moving to South Carolina 6 the family.Burial will be in South Carolina. Pollier and her husband Robert of Hardwick The family would like to extend its appreci- years ago. and Gloria Galica and her husband John of ation for the excellent care given to June by Stafford Springs, Conn.; grandchildren, Tara, her PCA, Holly Flannery whom June Kenneth Allen Larabee, Amy Lee Larabee, referred to as her daughter or girlfriend, and Lisa McKeever, Robert E. Pollier, Annie L. Jackie Anger, her friend and neighbor. Amsden, Joseph Plourde, Wayne E. Oster, A graveside service was held on Saturday, Dillon Oster, Eric Morin, Shad Morin and March 2 in the Holland Cemetery, Brimfield Send all obituary notices to the Ashley Galica; 10 great-grandchildren, Road, Holland. October, Jack, Owen, Reese, Evan, Taylor, Donations may be made in June’s name to Sturbridge Villager,PO Box 90, Ethan, Samantha, Austin and Shane and The Cancer Center at Harrington, 55 Sayles many nieces and nephews. Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail A son, Roy Oster, died in 1975 and a grand- The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 son, Benjamin Lanning, Jr., died in 2008. She Hamilton St., Southbridge, directed the to [email protected]. was also predeceased by a brother, Carlton arrangements. Estes in 2009. www.morrillfuneralhome.com She was born in North Adams, the daugh- CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered for STURBRIDGE — Emerald College Funding listings for government, educational and non- MONDAY Solutions of Easthampton will be holding a BRIMFIELD — Cozy Corner Monthly profit organizations. Send all calendar listings MARCH 11 community workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Reading Group: Free at Hitchcock Free and happenings at least one week in advance by CHARLTON — The Charlton Garden Club March 12 at the Joshua Hyde Public Library, Academy in Brimfield. Come join us for three mail to Ann Tremblay at Stonebridge Press, presents Dawn Pettinelli speaking on 306 Main St., Sturbridge to educate parents of interactive stories and a family literacy activ- P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at Establishing Garden Beds at 7 p.m. March 11 high school aged students on the opportuni- ity,on Thursday,March 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to atremblay@stone- at the Charlton Federated Church, Charlton. ties available to help them maximize the col- group is best suited for children ages 3 – 6, and bridgepress.com. Please write “calendar” in the A $3 donation suggested for non-members. For lege funding process for their children and not younger siblings are welcome. Each family subject line. We will print such listings as space more information, call Ginny Charette at (508) overpay for college. Most parents are not will receive a free book and take-home litera- allows. 248-7300 or Marcia Liedigk at at (508) 434-0507. aware of the options available to them and cy activities. A minimum of 6 families must spend far too much money out of their own be registered to run this program. Pizza and FRIDAY TUESDAY pockets. The workshops will take parents drinks will be provided. What could be better MARCH 8 MARCH 12 through the intricacies of the College than books, pizza, and friends? Please email SOUTHBRIDGE – The Blessed John Paul II Funding System. Among the topics to be dis- [email protected] or call 508-8672232 WORCESTER — Bill Tremblay will be read- cussed will be, why it’s important to file a to register. This program is sponsored by Parish Youth Group will hold a Fish Fry from ing from his new collection at Assumption 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent through FAFSA form with accuracy and on time, CSS Union 61 Coordinated Family and Community College. Bill grew up in Southbridge and has a Profile schools, Expected Family Engagement Program. For more information Friday, March 22 at Blessed John Paul II list of publications to his credit. He is profes- Ministry Center, 297 Hamilton St., Contribution and the truths and myths about about programs at Hitchcock, visit sor emeritus of Colorado State University.For financial aid, why developing a college fund- www.hitchcockacademy.org. Southbridge. A wide variety of seafood and anyone in the community who may be inter- non-seafood will be offered. Help support a ing plan is crucial, regardless of your income ested in attending the reading, Magician’s or savings, the availability of private scholar- FRIDAY great cause and get well fed in the process. Hat, at Assumption College, Tuesday, March Take out orders and questions call, 508-765- ships and whether it’s worth a lot of time MARCH 15 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Alden Trust Auditorium searching for them, plus many others. The 3701 ext. 29. [aka Kennedy 112]. SOUTHBRIDGE – The Blessed John Paul II workshop is free to the public. Seating is limit- Parish Youth Group will hold a Fish Fry from STURBRIDGE — Come and see Tantasqua ed by the size of the room so attendees are 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent through BRIMFIELD — Aerobics at Hitchcock Free required to reserve their seats in advance. To Regional Senior High School’s show choir Academy. The next session begins Tuesday, Friday, March 22 at Blessed John Paul II Encore and the Tantasqua Junior High register, call (866) 898-3112 or visit us online at Ministry Center, 297 Hamilton St., March 12. This class is low-impact aerobics for www.emeraldcollegefundingsolutions.com. School’s show choir The Maestros perform in all levels, one foot on the floor at all times. The Southbridge. A wide variety of seafood and the annual Show Choir Showcase on Friday, first half hour is aerobic exercise, and the sec- WEDNESDAY non-seafood will be offered. Help support a March 8 at 7p.m. at the Tantasqua High School ond is toning. Bring a mat and wear comfort- great cause and get well fed in the process. Auditorium. The night will also feature solo able clothing. Instructor Anna Thomas leads MARCH 13 Take out orders and questions call, 508-765- and group ensembles as well as tribute to the 10 classes in this session, held on Tuesdays STURBRIDGE – Preschool screening for 3 3701 ext. 29. graduating seniors. Ticket prices are $7 for and Thursdays, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., March 12 – and 4 year old residents of Sturbridge will be adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. April 11. The fee is $53 for residents of held, by appointment only. If you have con- MONSON — The Monson Arts Council Refreshments will be sold at intermission. All Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge, and Wales; all cerns about your child’s development or invites you to join us either as performer or tickets sold at the door. For more information, others please add $5. Call 413-245-9977 for more would like your child screened, please call 508- audience for Coffee House Unplugged on call (508) 347-9301 x-5010. information or visit 347-7041 to make an appointment. Early inter- Friday, March 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Monson www.hitchcockacademy.org. vention will do Developmental Screenings for Free Library, 2 High Street. The evening will SUNDAY Children Birth to 3 years old. Please call 508- feature drama, song, and poetry as local MARCH 10 BRIMFIELD — Tai Chi / Chi Kung at 765-0292 to make an appointment. artists share their talents. Performers and STURBRIDGE — There will be an Origami Hitchcock Free Academy. Connect with your writers who wish to be in the Coffee House, Class from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at the inner Chi! Tai Chi is an ancient yet evolving STURBRIDGE — Woman In Business, Inc. please e-mail your name and a short descrip- Joshua Hyde Public Library, 306 Main St., martial art form that uses slow, deliberate Chi luncheon meeting will be held at TJ O’Brien’s, tion of performance to Gay Paluch at Sturbridge. Come learn and share your skills! Kung movements to achieve increased bal- 407 Main Street, Sturbridge, from noon to 1:30 [email protected]. A donation of $5 is Create an origami figure to take home. ance, flexibility, endurance, and strength. All p.m. with networking beginning at 11:45 a.m. requested. Come early as seating is limited. Beginners to Complex Folders are welcome abilities and ages 14 and up are welcome to Woman In Business, Inc. is celebrating Light refreshments will be served. and no previous folding experience is participate in this beginner class. Join Women’s History Month by highlighting required. This year’s themes will be “Basis & instructor David Masera on Tuesday women who played a significant part in the SOUTHBRIDGE — Gateway Players Basics.” It will cover how to read origami dia- evenings, 6 – 7 p.m. March 12 – April 23. There area’s history. The guest speakers for this Theatre, 111 Main St., presents “The Apple grams and other origami basics. Paper will be are 6 classes, and the fee is $43 for Brimfield, month will represent the three neighboring Tree” March 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., March 17 at provided. Children age 10 years and under Holland, Sturbridge and Wales residents; all towns of Charlton, Southbridge and 2 p.m., March 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March must be accompanied by an adult. Funded by others please add $5. Call 413-245-9977 for more Sturbridge. Cindy Cooper from the Charlton 24 at 2 p.m. “The Apple Tree” is a unique the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library. information or visit Historical Society, Becky Plimpton, Director evening of three one-act musicals about men, www.hitchcockacademy.org. Joshua Hyde Public Library, and Suzanne women and a little thing called temptation Adams from the Southbridge Gateway Players from the songwriting team of “Fiddler on the SOUTHBRIDGE — will each be presenting interesting facts on a Roof” and “She Loves Me.” Tickets are $16 for The Tri-Community woman who had an impact in their town’s adults and $13 for seniors and youth under age A wise man once said… YMCA, 43 Everett St., local history. Meetings are open to the public. 18. There is a $2 discount for advance sales Southbridge, is hold- The cost is $14 for members and $16 non-mem- purchased through the box office before ing a trip to Foxwoods bers. Space is limited so please call (508) 764- March 14. For more information, call 508-764- from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 1657 to reserve a seat, or email us at info@wib- 4531. Presented by permission through special “A man who stops p.m. March 12. The sturbridge.org. You can find more informa- arrangement with Musical Theatre cost is $25 per person. tion on future meetings and speakers by visit- International (MTI). advertising to save money is Register at the YMCA ing www.wibsturbridge.org. SATURDAY by March 6. For more THURSDAY like a man who stops a clock information, call 508- MARCH 16 765-5466. MARCH 14 DUDLEY — A blood drive to benefit Boston CHARLTON Abby Stokes, author of the Children’s Hospital and in honor of Laura to save time.” book, “Is This Thing Baum and Kenny Laferriere has been sched- On?” will be the guest uled for Saturday March 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 – Henry Ford speaker at 10 a.m. p.m. at The First Congregational Church of Free Motion Thursday, March 14 at Dudley, 135 Center Road. To make an appoint- the Overlook Life Care ment please log onto halfpints.childrenshospi- To advertise in the Sturbridge or Charlton Quilting Class Community in tal.org. The sponsor code for this drive is Charlton. Her book FIRSTCONDU or call Erika at (508) 873-6204. Villager or any of Stonebridge Press’ local helps “non-techie” Each donation can help up to four young people get comfortable patients. Walk-ins are welcome but appoint- community newspapers* call Nate at Charlton Sewing Center with some of the new ments are preferred. Positive ID is required. New Englands Sewing Sanctuary technology out there. All successful donors will receive a T-shirt (508)909-4064 or drop him an email at 12 Stafford St. She talks about com- from Children’s Hospital. All donors will also [email protected] Charlton, MA 01507 puters, smart phones be entered into a raffle for gift certificates 508-248-6632 and tablets. from local businesses. Be wise and advertise! Machine Quilting/Free Motion *In Massachusetts *In Connecticut Saturday, March 16 Liftmaster Spencer New Leader Putnam Villager 1/2 hp chain drive opener Charlton Villager Thompson Villager 10:00-2:00 - $40 starting at $270.00 Sturbridge Villager Killingly Villager CSC will supply muslin/ Steel insulated garage doors (raised panel, Auburn News Woodstock Villager Sales, service and installation of batting/thread & machine COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL flush or long panel) inc. std track, hardware Webster Times garage doors and electric openers & installation starting at $425.00 Blackstone Valley Tribune In our new classroom Southbridge Evening News Check our website: 1-800-605-9030 • 508-987-8600 www.charltonsewingcenter.com www.countrysidegaragedoors.com • [email protected] Friday, March 8, 2013 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 Bentley Pub to take over defunct restaurant up and menu similar to what work, said BOS Chairman Thomas tion and training new people. the “Jackass” show, which features LICENSE Piccadilly had but they’re “trying to Creamer. “We’re not negotiating Butcher noted they’re also look- various kinds of obnoxious behav- continued from page 1 upscale it and serve better-quality from the strongest position in the ing for more residents who want to ior. The town tried to stop it, the pro- of the Canadian company he sold food.” Its hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 world when there’s only one create TV shows. People can do so by ducers sued and won, and Grafton the chain to. “... I thought they’d do a a.m., with the kitchen closing at 10 [provider].” bringing in their own DVDs or by broadcast it after midnight. great job and they didn’t. I had to or 11 p.m., and they said they hope to He’s the only selectmen who par- learning how to use the station’s Regarding the contract process, pay off some of the old bills and be open in mid-April. ticipated in the negotiations a few equipment. Clancey said they plan to survey the taxes.” “It’s certainly the type of use we’d years ago, but a couple of the same “It can be anything at all from residents next year and hold a cou- According to the Worcester like to see back there from an eco- cable folks will be involved, includ- children’s story hour to politics,” he ple public hearings to get views on Business Journal’s report on the nomic development point of view,” ing that panel’s Chairman John said. what the town should seek from the bankruptcy last March, that firm said Town Administrator Shaun Clancey and director Bruce Butcher. Departing committee member new contract. was Repechage Investments Ltd, Suhoski. Clancey said the committee has Don Fairbrother noted they typical- In other business, the board doing business here as The board, minus Mary several key goals for the next few ly follow the public television stan- appointed Kadion Phillips to fill Massachusetts Pub Group. Neither Blanchard and Mary Redetzke, also months, including enabling the pub- dards, which relegate more edgy Fairbrother’s seat, two men to the of those entities, however, have list- got a brief overview of the Cable lic to watch video on demand via material to later at night. Trails Committee (Gary Stabb and ings in the state’s Corporations Committee’s activity as a preview to Internet, hooking the Town Hall and “They’re not really applicable to David Peterkin), and four people for Database. soon-to-begin cable negotiations Center Office Building together via us, but they’re a safe guideline to fol- the Commercial Tourist District Martin said he spent some time with Charter Communications. fiber optic cable, and creating the low,” he said, noting there are “no Working Group: Penny Dumas (rep- trying to lease the property before (The town’s current contract expires ability to broadcast live from other hard and firm rules,” except what resenting the Planning Board along- deciding to open it himself. This in 2015.) public sites around town. the FCC requires and that a pro- side Heather Hart), Jayne restaurant had been Piccadilly’s “I was quite disappointed to find But what they’d really like to have gram not be “something that’d be Bernhard-Armington, Frances most profitable and busiest branch. out is almost impossible to bring in is a true studio, although that’s a considered an advertisement.” O’Connell and Fideles Onwubueke. “I’m a little too old to get back in another provider because all the longer-term project. He said they’re Butcher noted courts don’t allow business,” he said, but Allard fin- infrastructure is owned by Charter” looking at sharing one with other much censorship. While he worked Gus Steeves can be reached at ished, adding, “I’ll do all the work.” and other firms aren’t willing to nearby access stations so they can for Charter in 2000, a couple of peo- [email protected] or 508- They said they plan to have a set- invest in creating a duplicate net- have a permanent place for produc- ple in Grafton did a local version of 909-4135. Tantasqua student wins national video award

to have fun without alcohol, and that it’s both You(th)” program – “the 411 on teen drink- VIDEO dangerous and illegal,” he said after the cere- ing,” which explains “why teens drink,” continued from page 1 monies. details the dangers and possible disasters, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Prior to announcement of the winner, THS offers practical means of “making good choic- To be completely truthful, the Brimfield res- Principal Michael Lucas commended his audi- es.” ident actually produced his award-winning 60- ence for being “very good so far,” in terms of Ripley explained that the video contest second video during school, with the help of avoiding problems with underage drinking annually draws from “a national pool of sub- fellow students and media teachers, but as (and driving). “This is the best senior class missions” and that, like all the entries, something of a special project. And the result ever,” he called them by way of encourage- Girouard’s video was rated on its “creativity, was somewhat predictable — one more set of ment and commendation. “Make good deci- quality, and overall message.” The video, kudos, one more round of accolades, one more sions. You have to continue for each other.” which features Tantasqua students in the impressive accomplishment to add to his col- Withers took the podium to share with the school’s hallways, was shown, making the lege applications and future résumés. students the tragic tale of her daughter, point that it’s possible to say no to alcohol- Girouard got the good news recently,but his Alyssa, who several years ago went for a ride related activities and “to have fun with your fellow students weren’t officially aware of his with some friends who, unbeknownst to her, friends without alcohol.” The video ends with award-winning status until last Wednesday’s had been drinking. Taking the car to speeds of Girouard’s urging fellow students to “do some- special assembly in the auditorium, at which up to 120 mph, the driver lost control and thing safe.” MADD National President Jan Withers, crashed the vehicle, throwing Alyssa from it, In accepting his trophy and the iPad prize, whose daughter was killed as the result of an leading to her fatal injuries. Girouard, who turned 18 on Saturday,thanked Mark Ashton photos underage drinking accident, set the scene for Withers’ calm but impassioned plea was those who helped with the video and who Lisa Ripley of State Farm insurance introduces Jason the presentation of his prize. that none of those in attendance would suffer shared a belief in the MADD message. “I just Girouard to fellow Tantasqua students as winner of This is the second year for the national a similar fate. “I want you to say her name – want my peers to know (the truth about the this year’s Power of You(th) Video Contest, a nation- Power of You(th) video contest put on by say ‘Alyssa’ with me,” she asked the students. dangers of alcohol use),” he said after the wide competition. “Always remember her name.” Lucas likewise presentation, citing his older brother, Eric, MADD and presenting sponsor State Farm With talk of the school’s upcoming prom, explained to the students that the hardest – as a positive influence in his life. Also on hand insurance. Girouard was one “of hundreds” of Lucas reminded the students of the impor- and most heart-breaking – phone call for a par- for the assembly were Girouard’s parents, entrants from around the country. Last year’s tance of taking the no-alcohol message seri- ent to receive was one like Withers had David and Becky, along with David Deuliis, of winner came from Florida. Girouard’s grand ously. “You’ve been very good so far,” he told received. He urged the classmates to remain the local MADD chapter. prize was an iPad 2 (and case), along with a the kids. “Please keep it that way.” crystal trophy. wise and sober and safe. According to Withers and Ripley,Girouard’s State Farm representative Lisa Ripley also video is slated to be turned into a nationwide Girouard wasn’t in it for the prizes, howev- Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- spoke to the kids, sharing the tragic statistics PSA (public safety announcement) in support er, but for the opportunity to share what he bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. believes is an important message. that teen alcohol use kills about 5,000 people of MADD’s message. “I get to help with that,” “I just want my friends to know it’s possible each year. She provided the students with said Girouard. “I’m “take-home booklets” on the “Power of excited about that.” Sturbridge looking to have voices heard with DEP petition DEP continued from page 1 the trash is not being wasted, it’s pro- ducing energy and minimizing the material that goes to a landfill. At present, true incinerators – which burn the material directly, sometimes for energy, sometimes not – are fairly common; more than 100 exist in the United States, including one at the Millbury Wheelabrator plant near Route 20. Pyrolysis and gasification are still essentially experimental; none are in use in the U.S., but some are running in Europe and Japan. On April 13, 2010, the New York Times “Room for Debate” blog hosted an exchange of views on this issue, some of them offering alternatives to burning or burying trash. It can be found at http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.c om/2010/04/13/should-the-u-s-burn- or-bury-its-trash/. One of the participants, Ananda Lee Tan of the Global Alliance for Photos courtesy Steve Greenberg Incinerator Alternatives, sides with From left, Thomas Creamer, Jonathan Leibovic of the Toxics Action Center, Mary Greenberg. He argues for creating a Redetzke, Priscilla Gimas, DEP Deputy Regional Director Andrea W, Briggs, Matthew system based on “zero waste,” which Maselli, and Lynne Pledger of Clean Water Action. Creamer, Redetzke and Gimas are he claims “create over 10 times the Sturbridge selectmen. Maselli is a Sturbridge resident. number of jobs than burning or bury- ing waste.” (Zero Waste is a concept by mate concerns decades ago have been that are otherwise available in the which the entire manufacturing sys- largely negated with modern tech- marketplace,” that agreement states, tem is essentially rearranged so that nologies, and dioxin formation is with no further explanation. It doesn’t the unwanted byproducts from any almost totally minimized,” they specifically mention pyrolysis, but source go directly to some company wrote. “Toxic exhaust of fuel-ineffi- does commit the firm and town, under that can use it as feedstock for whatev- cient, 18-wheeled garbage trucks identical terms, to look into “new er it makes. It’s based on observations motoring hundreds of miles to rural solid waste conversion technologies.” that nature wastes nothing.) landfills are of greater concern than Landfill site manager Tracy Another, Steven Cohen of Columbia stack emissions from a waste-to-ener- Markham couldn’t be reached for University’s Earth Institute, noted our gy plant.” comment Thursday, but last month per person trash production has near- If the moratorium does get lifted – she said she feels they’ll be necessary ly doubled – from 2.68 to 4.5 pounds – Greenberg said DEP representatives to meet DEP’s goals and “the resource while the amount being landfilled has told his group the agency would is going to go somewhere else, so let’s declined marginally – from 2.51 to 2.43 decide in the next month or two – recapture it here.” She said she does- pounds – since 1960. (Those figures more traditional incinerator projects n’t have the technical background to only hint at the fact U.S. population are unlikely.But Casella is already dis- compare the byproducts of the old and has risen by about 120 million since cussing gasification with Southbridge new technologies, admitting “that’s a then, so the total tonnage has skyrock- officials. In fact, it has been on the bit of a stumbling block” to clarifying eted.) radar screen since May 2007, when a 5- the issues. “It may be a good time to develop the 4 vote of the Town Council approved To Greenberg, the petition cam- technology to make smaller, cost-effec- the Landfill Extension Agreement. paign has helped bring some things to tive waste plants. If we all had to man- [Three current councilors participat- light. age our own garbage, maybe we’d fig- ed in that vote – Cathy Nikolla (yes), “It’s not a stealth issue anymore,” ure out a way to make less of it,” he David Langevin and Darlene he said. “They [DEP] expected it to be observed. Marcucci (both no).] a decision that wouldn’t be subject to By contrast, Lawrence Swanson and “[Casella] agrees to cooperate with further comments.” Christine O’Connell of Stony Brook the town in seeking the development University favor the newer technolo- on commercially reasonable terms of Gus Steeves can be reached at gies, largely arguing they’re better a gasification project that uses waste [email protected] or 508-909- than trucking trash away. wood and other similar items recov- 4135. “Emission issues that were legiti- ered from the Processing Facility or 14 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 8, 2013 SPORTS Young Warriors gain needed game experience for next season

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER Although the Tantasqua varsity girls’ basketball program doesn’t miss the district postseason tourna- ment often, the Warriors did so in 2012-13 after finishing 7-13. But all things considered, Tantasqua’s effort in falling just three games short proved to be a decent season. “We always have high expecta- tions and we set our goals at the beginning of the season,” Warriors head coach Tom Goyette said of winning “magical number 10. We fell shy but we play a competitive schedule.” Tantasqua played many tough games within the Southern Worcester County League (SWCL) and also outside of it, taking Doherty High — the fourth ranked team in Division 1 — to the brink before losing by three. “We had some ups and downs dur- ing the season, but we showed some solid flashes,” Goyette said via tele- phone on Feb. 26. What made the Warriors’ run even more impressive was their Tantasqua’s Jeszy McGuire will provide inexperience on the court. Of the 13 toughness and grit next year for the varsity players, 10 were either fresh- Warriors as a junior, just like she did this men or sophomores. past winter. “We have a lot of potential,” Goyette said. “We have a lot of “Going to Division 2 is going to be youth. They gained a lot of valuable interesting for us,” Goyette said. experience this year.” File photos “Division 2 is a great spot for us.” The seven sophomores and three Gabby Roberts of Tantasqua, just a freshman, displayed a The Warriors will still compete in solid inside/outside game for the Warriors this past winter. Tantasqua’s Claudia Fleshman, already with two years of varsi- freshmen all saw an abundance of ty experience, will provide leadership to the Warriors next sea- the SWCL and the team’s goals of playing time, which could bode well son as a junior. reaching the district tournament for next winter and beyond. be sophomores are Gabby Roberts, anticipates that and winning the SWCL Central title “We run 10 to 11 deep, and part of Emma Boland and Liz Adams. his players will battle within to does not have any scheduled seniors are still intact. it is to get them varsity experience,” Many of the 10 players cite basket- become the best and earn more play- to be on the roster in 2013-14. It has- Current seniors Jess Frio, Goyette said of the season that was. ball as their No. 1 sport and will play ing time. n’t happened in Goyette’s 16-year Amanda Martin and Kasey Mantyla “Hopefully it will pay dividends.” AAU or summer basketball and will “It will be interesting who steps tenure with the Warriors, but his will depart after graduating, but Of the 10 players who should be also work on their strength condi- up — who improves and gets better juniors will have enough experience Goyette alluded that his group of 10 returning, the sophomores who will tioning. — in the off-season,” he said when to play like seniors. players can pick up the slack. be juniors include Claudia “A good off-season commitment asked about potential players that Tantasqua will step down from “They provided great leadership Fleshman, Liz Beaudry, Moriah goes a long way,” Goyette said. could step up in the leadership Division 1 and join Division 2, and for us and we’ll miss them,” he Burns, Maggie Simonds, Jeszy With all the talent bundled into a department. they will also play in the Western began, “but we have 10 sophomores McGuire, Katie Dobos and Kate tight two-year window, Goyette In a rare occurrence, Tantasqua Mass. tournament instead of the and freshmen.” Dalton. The three freshmen that will usual Central Mass.

Tantasqua’s Emma Boland, just a freshman, With three seniors graduating, current Tantasqua freshman Liz Adams will seemingly get Maggie Simonds of Tantasqua (11), with two years of varsity playing became a trustworthy point guard for the Warriors more playing time in 2013-14. time through her sophomore year, will be asked to enhance her game as the season wore on. even more next winter.

SPORTS BRIEFS

ic. Sessions will be from 2 to 4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Sturbridge Rec Spring Soccer to offer spring Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 11, 13 and 14 in the Junior High School gym. Sign ups are located in the programs Junior High cafeteria. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Rousseau at [email protected]. For the first time ever, there will be Sturbridge Rec 6 MONTHS Spring Soccer. Sturbridge T.R.Y. Rec Soccer is offering a Tri-Community YMCA taking youth floor Same As Cash! spring program in conjunction with Real Futbol Training. hockey registrations On Thursday nights the clinics will be from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. based on age group. The Sunday games will be 45 The Tri-Community YMCA is currently taking registra- minutes from 4-5:30 p.m. from April 25 to June 22 with the tions for the Youth Floor Hockey Program. The program, only exceptions being the weekend of Memorial Day and for boys and girls in grades k-8, will begin on March 16. Father’s Day. Registrations will be accepted until March 13. Anyone The cost to play is $105 to Sturbridge TRY Soccer: c/o interested can register at the YMCA, located at 43 Everett Real Futbol Training PO Box 43, Sturbridge, MA 01566 or St. in Southbridge. For questions call (508) 765-5466. one can pay through the Real training website at http://2013realtrysoccer.eventbrite.com/ 28 Trolley Crossing Rd., Charlton, MA 508.248.4346 x107 The age groups are as follows: Tikes 2.5-4 years old 111 E. Brimfield Rd., Holland, MA 413.245.3712 (Tikes is a Sunday only clinic.) Pre-kickers 5-6 years old. Hellyar, Duncan compete in All-State Juniors 9 are for 7-9 year olds. Juniors 12 are for 10-12 year 265 Grafton St., Worcester, MA 508.792.1030 olds. All dates are set as of Dec. 31, 2013. Championship indoor track meet 29 Summer St., Lunenburg, MA 976.343.3202 For more information please email [email protected]. On Feb. 23 Boston’s Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Tantasqua to host free volleyball clinic at Center hosted the All-State Championship indoor track meet. Event winners with local finishers are as HEY MOM! Junior High follows:

We’re in the paper!! The 2013 Tantasqua Junior High Girls Volleyball Clinic Boys’ 55-Meter Hurdles Order your photo reprint today will be offered for girls in Grades 7-8 in March. Players 1. Jung Park, Newton South, 7.57 Call Stonebridge Press will learn the basic fundamental skills of volleyball (pass- 10. Alex Hellyar, Tantasqua, 8.00 for details (508)764-4325 ing, setting, spiking, blocking and serving) as well as ALL AT GREAT PRICES! court positioning for offense and defense. No experience Boys’ 55-Meter Dash DIGITAL COPY $5 is necessary. This is a fun introductory learning experi- 1. PJ Hayes, Walpole, 6.47 4”X6” $5 • 8.5”X11” $10.00 ence into the sport of volleyball. Tantasqua varsity volley- 21. Spencer Duncan, Tantasqua, 6.94 (GLOSSY PRINTS) ball coach Stephanie Rousseau will instruct the free clin- Friday, March 8, 2013 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 SPORTS SHEPHERD HILL IN THE POSTSEASON Rams’ defensive persistence pays off in victory over Highlanders

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER WORCESTER — Shepherd Hill’s tight, in-your-face defensive pres- sure gave Doherty High plenty of fits throughout their Central Mass. Division 1 district quarterfinal game played March 1, but the Rams only capitalized on it offensively in the second half. Fifth seeded Shepherd Hill’s offense was limited in the first half, but they still managed a 23-15 lead at the halftime break. The Rams then broke the game open, though, by making more second half shots and leaving No. 4 Doherty’s gym with a 58-45 victory. “We have a five-up press — we trap first pass and cover the second pass — and that worked really well for us,” said Shepherd Hill senior forward Johanna L’Heureux. “First half we were stealing it but we were giving it back to them by making Nick Ethier photos stupid passes. Second half we really Shepherd Hill’s Tina Gauvin (20) fits a pass in between two Doherty defenders to a streaking smartened up and made better pass- Taylor Daniels of Shepherd Hill flings a cross-court pass away from Brooke Packard. es.” Doherty’s Lina Graham. Tina Gauvin, a Rams senior guard, added, “We’re a really small ter, though, when L’Heureux but Gauvin, Daniels and team, so we have to rely on our grabbed an offensive rebound and L’Heureux each made quickness in the guards. By press- scored on a put-back, and then stole multiple fourth quarter ing, we can trap here and the next the ball and made a nice feed to shots to help the Rams person will go get the pass. Their Brooke Packard for a layup. Gauvin win the frame 23-13 and forwards can’t keep up with our for- then found L’Heureux for another emerge with a 13-point wards. Then there’s a three-on-two layup and it was an eight-point victory. and we have easy baskets.” game at halftime. Gauvin scored 19 of Gauvin (21 points) and L’Heureux The Highlanders plagued them- her 21 points in the sec- (18 points, 12 rebounds) were the selves by sinking just 3 of 14 free ond half. main beneficiaries as a result of the throw attempts in the second quar- “I feel like second half press, while senior forward Taylor ter. we came more together Daniels added 10 points. But Doherty hung tough and as a team,” L’Heureux Even when Shepherd Hill wasn’t Cormier scored 11 of her 21 points said. “Tina Gauvin hit scoring in the first half, their and grabbed seven of her 20 some big shots. defense was there. But their rebounds in the third quarter. Everyone started hit- turnovers or only one look on the Luckily for the Hill, Gauvin found ting their shots.” offensive end — courtesy of her rhythm. She scored 10 points in The Rams (15-6) will Doherty’s Jayna Cormier scooping the frame, including two 3-pointers next play top ranked up defensive rebounds — kept the — the Rams’ first of the contest. Holy Name (19-2) in the point total low. “If someone else is off, I have to semifinal round, after The Rams showed positive signs pick it up,” Gauvin said of the press time. Shepherd toward the end of the second quar- spread-the-wealth offense. Hill lost to the Naps Shepherd Hill led 35-32 after three, three times last season, including in the district semifinals. The Hill has since lost three more games to Holy Name Shepherd Hill’s season this year, so revenge is on the minds of L’Heureux and Co. “Every time we’ve played them we’ve cut ends in first round of how much they’ve won by down, so I feel like we’re definitely going to be ready this time,” she district tournament said. “I’m ready to win, that’s for sure.” Brooke Packard of Shepherd Hill jumps in front of multi- ple Doherty players. Shepherd Hill’s Ciara McKissick attempts DUDLEY — After a right-handed hook shot. an impressive regu- lar season and a trip to the Clark Tournament, the Shepherd Hill varsi- ty boys’ basketball team advanced to the Central Mass. Division 1 district tournament and was awarded a home game. The Rams, seeded eighth, host- ed No. 9 Fitchburg High on Feb. 26, but their season ended there. The Red Raiders took care of The Hill, 61-58. Shepherd Hill’s sea- son ended with a record of 13-8.

Nick Ethier photos Shepherd Hill’s Justin Terlizzi drives through the Fitchburg defense for an attempted layup.

Derek Schulman of Shepherd Hill takes a step back on Fitchburg defender Elijah Kukta while dribbling the ball. 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 8, 2013

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Legends Dinner Show 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA At Klems American Legion Tuttle Post #279 Murder Mystery Dinner (Frank Sinatra, Cher, 508-885-2708 www.klemsonline.com 9:00 a.m. – noon 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA “Tessie & Tommy’s Neil Diamond) Ask the Rep – Roger McMahon 508-832-2701 Rehearsal Dinner” Dinner: 6:30-8:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 24 From California Paints! Salem Cross Inn Show: 8:30 p.m. March Madness Chili Cook Off 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA Karaoke and Dance Party 260 West Main St. Teresa’s Restaurant Sponsored by Spencer Heat Softball 508-885-2708 www.klemsonline.com Every Thursday and Saturday West Brookfield, MA Rt. 32, Palmer Rd., Ware, MA • 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke Advanced ticket sales required Call for reservations 413-967-7601 Cash bar SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat and vote on the best chili DEA Prescription Drug Live Country Music SATURDAY, MARCH 9 First Annual Health and watch the March Take Back Day Every other Friday at 9 p.m. Live Music with & Wellness Fair Madness Games Riverview Farms Market Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar RAYCHILL (Rachel Mather) 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Gaudette-Kirk Post 138 Kennedy Dr., Putnam, CT 35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT Starts at 9:30 p.m. Free admission • 21 vendors American Legion For info contact 860-963-1230 Never a cover charge Danielson Martial Arts Academy 175 Main St., Spencer, MA [email protected] The Gold Eagle Restaurant –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Trivia Night 30 Wauregan Rd., Danielson, CT FRIDAY, MARCH 29 & Lounge ONGOING Every Wednesday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Call Quiet Korner Health Live entertainment featuring Free to play 8 Tracy Rd., Dayville CT for more information 860-576-0126 860-779-7777 Kelly Wheeler Silver Circle’s Art Exhibit Food and drink special SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Salem Cross Inn Panels: Paintings and Prizes Team Hoyt Easter Bunny Pictures 260 West Main St. Works by Donald E. Munson Hank’s Restaurant Rick and Dick Hoyt will be at At Klem’s West Brookfield, MA March 1 – April 28 416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT Spencer Furniture 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Reception Friday, March 15 860-774-6071 6 West Main St., Spencer, MA Children and pets welcome! 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Conversations with Keith 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. $5.00 donation 75 Main St., Putnam, CT Masters of Broadway Fridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m. For a book signing and Sponsored by the 860-928-2900 Presented by the Greater Auburn A live talk radio show on WARE Meet and Greet Spencer Lion’s Club for information Community Chorus 1250AM and downloadable on the Bring your camera to have your 117 West main St., Spencer, MA Under the direction of Godspell internet anytime photo taken with Dick and Rick 508-885-2708 Charles J. Pietrello March 22, 23, 29, 30: 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Holistic Center www.klemsonline.com SUNDAY, MARCH 10 7:00 p.m. • Auburn High School March 24: 2:00 p.m. West Brookfield 508-867-3409 Auditorium The Complex of Performing Arts Stella & Chewy’s Demo Live music with At Klem’s For ticket information 508-832-7711 95 Front St., Putnam, CT Live Entertainment Friday Night Bruce John www.greaterauburncommunitycho- For tickets call 860-963-7170 Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Information regarding raw dinners rus.org Inn Never a cover charge Man of LaMancha 260 West Main St., for dogs and cats The Gold Eagle Restaurant SUNDAY, APRIL 7 April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m. Come and get a free sample! West Brookfield, MA 508-867-2345 & Lounge Masters of Broadway April 7, 14, 21 at 2:00 p.m. www.salemcrossinn.com 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT Presented by the Greater Auburn Bradley Playhouse 508-885-2708 www.klemsonline.com 860-779-7777 Community Chorus 30 Front St. (Rte. 44), in Meat Raffle SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Under the direction of Downtown Putnam, CT Every Saturday 12:30 p.m. Irish Dinner Klem’s Annual Fishing Charles J. Pietrello For tickets call 860-928-7887 6 tables, prime rib, lobster Shepherd’s Pie and Rep Day 2:30 p.m. • Auburn High School And much more. Public invited 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Auditorium Aerobic Workout Classes Veterans Lounge DJ Entertainment Saturday Mornings • 8:30-9:30 Cash Bar • $15.00 pp Drawings, Give-A-Ways, For ticket information 508-832-7711 American Legion Tuttle Meet Dan Kenney from www.greaterauburncommunitycho- $5.00 drop in Post # 279 Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Spencer Fish & Game Club Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Go Fish and the U.S. Coast Guard rus.org 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA 508-832-2701 Tickets available at the club Enter to win a Chartered FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Open to the public Fishing Trip and more! Murder Mystery Dinner Live Music and 1st Thursdays are Chicken Night Spencer Fish & Game Club 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA “Tessie & Tommy’s Entertainment 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 Rehearsal Dinner”? Every Friday night Family style baked chicken www.klemsonline.com Salem Cross Inn Teresa’s Restaurant with fries, pasta & marinara sauce, Live Music with 260 West Main St. Rt. 32, Palmer Rd., Ware, MA salad and rolls Brandt Taylor Stella & Chewy’s Demo West Brookfield, MA 413-967-7601 Adults: $11.75 Starts at 9:30 p.m. At Klems Advanced ticket sales required Never a cover charge 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Karaoke Children under 10: $6.75 The Gold Eagle Restaurant Information regarding raw dinners SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12 American Legion Tuttle Post #279 & Lounge 860-779-7777 for dogs and cats. Get a free sample! Deck & Paint Seminar In the Veterans Lounge 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA Public invited 508-832-2701 2 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, March 8, 2013 TRIPS OFFERED

The “Trips Offered” section is for non-profit the new 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero is pos- Motor Vehicles, LaRochelle Way, Depot mail him at [email protected]. organizations and will run as space allows. sible with passes obtained in advance on-line. Square, Southbridge. The cost including March 15: The women of Ireland at the Anyone who wishes to take advantage of this Departure is 6:30 a.m. from Southbridge and transportation is $54 per person. Please Venus De Milo restaurant. For only $80 you get space must submit a copy of their Not-for-Profit return is about 10:30 p.m. reserve early. a deluxe motor coach ride to the show. In addi- Certificate to Ann Tremblay. Mail your certifi- April 25-29: Norfolk, Va. International June 23: “A Day of Reflection” — A visit to tion you will enjoy a tradition corned beef and cate and information to TRIPS OFFERED, P.O. Tattoo and Washington, D.C. The Tattoo is an the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in cabbage lunch or baked haddock. This show Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax to 508-764- outstanding display of patriotism, a spirit of Stockbridge in an air-conditioned motor features a blend of the tradition of river dance 8015 or e-mail to international cooperation involving military coach from the RMV LaRochelle Way, with Irish music and songs. No refunds after [email protected]. and non-military bands, drill teams, bagpipe Southbridge. Departure time, cost and com- March 1. and drum bands, highland dancers and more plete details to be announced soon. April 23: Free trip to Mohegan Sun casino. UNION SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE from around the globe – eight European coun- July 13: “Vine to Wine in Vermont” — with This trip is for Southbridge Senior members SOUTHBRIDGE — Council No. 12, Union tries and approximately 800 individuals to cre- a visit to the Grafton Cheese Company and a only. You will ride deluxe motor coach from Saint Jean-Baptiste, a non-profit fraternal, ate a unified and extraordinary performance luncheon at the Matterhorn Inn, a family- the Southbridge Community Center to offers the following trips. All trips are open to of nearly 3 hours with VIP seating at the owned and operated inn with a traditional Mohegan Sun and receive $15 in meal credit the public without restrictions. You do not Scope Arena, Norfolk, Va. The 5-day trip also European Polish and American cuisine in the and $15 in gaming tickets subject to the casino. have to be a member of USJB to attend a spon- includes a guided tour of the Norfolk Naval heart of Southern Vermont at the base of Mt. The bus will leave the Community Center at 10 sored event. If you are interested in any of the Base, Douglas MacArthur Museum, Norfolk, Snow. The afternoon takes us to the Honora a.m. and return about 5:30 p.m. I only have trips, please call for additional information Azalea Botanical Gardens, 2 days visiting Winery & Vineyards in Jacksonville, Vt., for a room for 45 people. Membership is only $5 per and for reservations. All trips do require a Washington, D.C., private guide, a day at the tour of the vineyard, the winery, a wine tast- year! reservation and a payment form. Gift certifi- Smithsonian Museums, a guided Tour of ing visit in the Tasting Room and a compli- May 21: A tribute to Buddy Holly. You will cates are also available. The recipient can Arlington National Ceremony, 5 nights lodg- mentary Honora etched souvenir glass. hear songs like Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day, apply the gift certificate to any excursions of ing, 8 meals, transportation and tour escort. Departure is from the RMV, LaRochelle Way, Oh Boy, Rave on and True love Ways. For only his/her choice up to the face value of the cer- Cost is $998 per person, double occupancy; Southbridge at 8:30 a.m. Cost of the trip is $105 $75 you get a deluxe motor coach ride and tificate. Call Ted Bartlett at 508-764-7909 for $1,369 single. Cancellation waiver insurance per person. A budget payment plan is avail- enjoy a Lobster feast and hors d’ oeuvres, wine more details of any of the trips. If no answer, and budget payments are available. able. Deposit of $50 due May 8. and dessert at the beautiful Log Cabin. The please leave a message on the answering June 15: Evening at the Boston Pops — “A August 11: “A Sunday Afternoon at bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the machine. The possibility of additional day Country Salute to Our Troops” with Keith Tanglewood” — for the 2:30 p.m. concert with Southbridge Community Center and return trips may take place. Watch for these special Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops reserved seating in the Koussevitsky Music by 5 p.m. I must have 30 for this trip and no announcements. Orchestra in its 128th season and the Music Shed preceded by a luncheon at the Red Lion refunds after May 12. April 13: “Do as you Wish Spring Day” in City Hit Makers as special guests in this 8 p.m. Inn, Stockbridge. Christian Zacharias, con- June 11: Charlie Thomas and the Drifters at New York City to shop, dine, visit a museum, concert in Symphony Hall, Boston, with ductor and pianist, will lead the great Boston the Danversport Yacht Club. For only $80 you attend a matinee Broadway show or do some reserved second balcony center seating. Symphony Orchestra in an all-Beethoven pro- get a deluxe motor coach ride to Danvers MA sightseeing. Cost is $52 per person. A visit to Departure is 5:15 p.m. from the Registry of gram. The cost is $115 per person and includes and a boneless chicken or baked scrod meal. transportation, the concert and an all-inclu- In addition you will listen to the music of the sive luncheon. A budget payment plan is avail- Drifters and songs like Under the Boardwalk, able. Departure is 8:45 a.m. from the RMV, This Magic Moment, Up on the Roof and LaRochelle Way, Depot Square, Southbridge. many more. No refunds after June 1. August 17: “A Mystery Excursion” — a day July 18: The comedy of Andre and Cirell. FREELANCE trip to a special place encompassing the They have performed their comedy, impres- atmosphere reminiscent of a European expe- sions and music in Las Vegas and Atlantic rience — destination a mystery. Departure is City. For only $76 you will get a deluxe motor 8 a.m. from the RMV, LaRochelle Way, Depot coach ride, have a full dinner of chicken or Square, Southbridge. The cost is $92 per per- haddock. In addition you will see one of the REPORTER son. best comedy shows in the area. No refunds September 9-10: “Noah” at the Millennium after July 7. Theater, Lancaster, Pa. A return after 12 years August: Gambling at Foxwoods casino. $25 with new scenes and the most spectacular gets you a deluxe motor coach from the stage sets on the giant stage. The trip includes Southbridge Community center to Foxwoods, WANTED deluxe motor-coach transportation, tour $10 toward the buffet and $10 in Keno tickets escort, lodging at the Crown Plaza Hotel in subject to the casino. The bus will leave the Reading, a wine and cheese reception, a com- Southbridge Community Center at 7 a.m. I plete dinner followed by a musical comedy must have a minimum of 30 and money is due Do you have a nose for news? Are you a writer at show at the hotel, and a visit to the new Sands at time of sign up. No refunds after August 13. Casino with a $35 bonus package. Sightseeing September 29 – October 4: Las Vegas trip heart? Do you love to capture the moment you’re in and visits to Kitchen Kettle Shops, will include all transfers, flights, hotel and Intercourse, Pa., possibly an Amish quilt shop driver gratuities. The cost of the trip will be with a photograph? Do you have an interest in the and more and reserved seating for the per- $660 per person double and $780 single. We will formance of “Noah.” The cost is $280 per per- stay at the Flamingo located on the Las Vegas goings on in Auburn, and want to get involved in your son, double occupancy. Cancellation insur- strip. We will fly direct to Vegas and have one town? ance and a budget payment plan is available. stop on the return. A deposit of $100 per per- Departure is from Southbridge. Tour deposit son is due at sign up. I only have 2 seats The Auburn News, your best source for weekly local and optional waiver insurance due as soon as remaining. possible before June 23, 2013. October 15: An Italian Festival at Luciano’s news, is looking for a hard-working, flexible freelance Oct. 5: “A Day of Culture and Nature” — a on Lake Pearl. For only $80 you will get a visit to the Russian Icon Museum with more deluxe motor coach ride to beautiful Lake reporter to cover Auburn. than 350 icons, noted as the largest collection Pearl and enjoy Italy’s funniest clean comedi- in North America, followed by a luncheon (on an who stared with Tony Danza and Chubby Job will include writing four to six stories per week, your own) at O’Connor’s Restaurant. After a Checker. You will also hear the music of great lunch, we travel to Tower Hill Botanic Frank Zamba. You will have a meal of photography, information gathering and networking — Garden offering the beauty of autumn flower- Chicken or baked haddock. No refunds after ing gardens and panoramic views. Departure October 5. you will be the face of the town you cover! is 8 a.m. from the RMV, LaRochelle Way, November 12: A Tribute to Judy and Liza. Southbridge.eCost is $36 per person. This show stars Suzanne Gulete and Denise Candidates must be able to work nights and week- November 16: A day in New York City to do Rose. These two women look like and sound as you wish. Sightseeing, visit a museum, like Judy and Liza. For only $80 you get a ends. Experience in newspapers and with AP style is shop, dine, attend a matinee Broadway show, deluxe motor coach to the Venus DiMilo in etc. Departure is 6:30 a.m. from the RMV, Swansea and have a full meal of chicken or desired. Residence in southern Worcester County is pre- LaRochelle Way, Southbridge, with return baked haddock. No refunds after November 1. about 10:30 p.m. The cost is $52 per person. ferred, but not required. Please reserve early. CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER December 7: Festival of Christmas Lights at CHARLTON — The Charlton Senior Center The is a freelance position and paid by the story. the LaSalette National Shrine with concert of is offering the following trips. All ages are wel- seasonal music, museum of international come. You do not have to live in Charlton or be Stonebridge Press is an equal opportunity employer. nativity crèches. Gift and cook shop, the a senior citizen. Mail checks to PO Box 688, bistro, candle shrine preceded by a luncheon Charlton, MA 01507. All pickups are at St. at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. the cost is 441 Joseph’s Church. Your cars may be left there. So what are waiting for? for adults, $30 for 4 to 10 and no charge for chil- For more information, call Carolyn Gauthier dren under 3. Departure is 10:45 a.m. from the at (508) 248-4795. Send your résumé to Editor Adam Minor at RMV, Southbridge and return time is 8 p.m. March 15: Woman of Ireland, at the Venus [email protected], Reservation deadline is Dec. 4. De Milo in Swansea. The show features both SOUTHBRIDGE SENIORS male and female dancers and singers from the show Riverdance and embodies the spirit of or mail to SOUTHBRIDGE — The Casaubon Senior the hit show Celtic Women. The cost is $79 per Auburn News, Center is offering the following trips that are person. Final payment due by Feb. 15. open to the public. Please check flyers for can- April 22: “Judy Garland Memories Show” at ATTN: Editor, cellation policies and trip insurance availabil- the Aqua Turf, featuring outstanding cuisine, ity. Day trips must be paid for at the time you great entertainment. Roast beef and Chicken P.O. Box 90, sign up. You must also include a phone num- Marsala with sides and dessert is the menu for ber so you can be informed of bus departure the day. The cost is $68 per person. 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Move right in, just in time for summer! R/E Tax $4,406 $399,900 R/E Tax $3456 $249,900 bedroom 2 bath sized picture window for the Cape! 1 acre of land. View! Fireplace to keep you WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT DUDLEY — Newly ren- warm & cozy. Hardwood floors. Updated furnace. Nice yard. CONTEMPORARY -- MIDDLE Garage. Town Water. POND -- 138 FT. SHORE w/ 80' ovated 1872 sq. ft. Eat in kitchen with loads of cabinets & counter. All appli- Ranch on level, half Farmer’s porch. ances included. BIG basement for a workshop or future fam- SANDY BEACH! Major updates 57 City Depot Rd. $139,900! ilyroom. 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PUTNAM - This value priced home is not lacking. PUTNAM - This conveniently located “not your average” 1300 sqft. Ranch, spacious rooms. Living room with fire- Featuring many mechanical updates since 2000, this 3 bed- Cape is just a hop, skip & jump onto I-395 to Mass or RI. place, 3 bedrooms, hall & foyer, hardwood flooring. Many room, 1 bath Cape has a huge second floor loft/master This home features 2 bedrooms with a possible 3rd, a updates include roof, heating, driveway. Wired for gerator, bedroom, a remodeled kitchen with an open eating-area, nicely remodeled bathroom, updated kitchen, wood corner lot, minutes to MA & I-395. Call for viewing. finishable basement & even a 2 car detached garage. floors, replacement windows, and even a detached 1 car $177,000 Priced at just $119,900 garage for cold mornings. Priced at just $134,900

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SOUTHBRIDGE, MA - This Cape style home is sitting on a great 3/4 acre lot with a paved driveway, mature land- S scaping & garden shed. The home features 3 generous THOMPSON - Cape style home located on corner lot in bedrooms, a formal living & dining room, a country style residential neighborhood with views of Webster Lake. eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen you will find a great 3 sea- Four generous sized bedrooms, updated kitchen with BUSINESS ONLY – Putnam corner café convenient to son sitting/eating space. The home has a newer oil boiler, walkers. Established breakfast/lunch restaurant with reg- corian countertops, laundry located on both first and newer vinyl siding & a great work-shop in basement. lower levels, slider off kitchen onto deck. $174,900 $159,900 ular clientele. Now reduced to $59,000 T Sell Your P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT House Here! Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 A Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net T LET US Do Your Home Work! Looking to sell your home, E let us do the work for you. Your ad will be seen in over 50,000+ households throughout Southern Worcester County. Friday, March 8, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • 5 REAL ESTATE

508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 Maria Reed Diane Luong Bob Zannotti Brenda Flanagan Dave Vitkus 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 508-414-8101 508-769-1811 774-230-6550 Jo-Ann Szymczak CRS, GRI, SRES Realtor JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com Connie Nedoroscik Marketing Co-ordinator LICENSED IN MA & CT • “Home Ownership Matters” SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES ... MORTGAGE OFFICER AVAILABLE DUDLEY - $279,900 DUDLEY - $264,900 DUDLEY - Bill Roland SUPERSIZED RANCH 58’ from Omega PEN HOUSE PEN HOUSE O O PEN HOUSE SUN. 11-1 O Mortgage will SUN. 10-12 SUN. 12-2 be available with financing * Custom Saltbox * Central air * Fireplace * 4 BR * 2 BA * 3 BR * 2 F/P *3BR * Gas heat * Granite countertops information * 1.2 acres * Jacuzzi w/whirlpool tub 508-248-4445 Call Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 Call Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 5 Partridge Hill Rd 70 Ramshorn Rd 2 Fairview Ave $224,900 DUDLEY - $179,900 WEBSTER - PRECONSTRUCTION PRICE TOBIN FARMS PEN HOUSE1-2 O PEN HOUSE * View available lots PEN HOUSE O O SUN. 10-2 SUN. 1:30-3 * Your plans or ours * 4 lots to select from * Unique ranch w/inlaw suite $799,900 * Cathedral ceilings * Town services * Gas heat * Make selections * F/P *DR *3BR now Plans Available * 2 baths Diane or Jo-Ann Open House Directory Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 4 Barry Ave 6 Groveland off Dudley-Oxford Rd Deadline: Monday at 10am PAXTON - $149,900 DUDLEY - NEW LISTING NEW LISTING-OXFORD Buyer (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse Representation $294,500 Available (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE * Experience * Negotiating Skills SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 * Knowledge * New furnace *3BR *4BR * 2.5 baths 2 units * Sided CHARLTON * 1 acre Unit 1 - 4 rms/2BR * Recent roof, * Family room * 2200 sq ft Unit 2 - 3 rms/1BR furnace 57 City Depot Rd S 12-2 $139,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 Selling? Call for a Market Analysis Bob Zannotti 508-414-8101 Bob Zannotti 508-414-8101 Diane or Jo-Ann SOUTHBRIDGE 24 Pine St $179,900 521 Pleasant St 17 Fairfield Dr 50 Cathy Lane S 12-2 $228,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 WEBSTER - $104,900 OAKVIEW ESTATES - OXFORD - MAIN STREET LOCATION 55+ COMMUNITY DUDLEY 5 Partridge Hill Rd S 10-12 $279,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 70 Ramshorn Rd S 11-1 $264,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Diane Luong 774-239-2937 PEN HOUSE O . & SUN. 1-3 SAT 2 Fairview Ave S 12-2 $224,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Maria Reed 508-873-9254 4 Barry Ave S 1:30-3 $179,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 WEBSTER * New 4 BR - septic * GAS HEAT * View unit under construction system * with Restoration Value 6 Groveland S 10-2 Preconstruction Remax Advantage 1 - Maria Reed 508-873-9254 * 2 bedrooms * Maintenance-free living * Fireplace will double Price Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 or * 2 baths Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 * 1 acre WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 166 Lower Gore Rd OR BY APPOINTMENT 367 Main St. Oxford DUDLEY - NEW CONSTRUCTION - LOT OXFORD - OPPORTUNITY TO $279,900 OWN UNIQUE ANTIQUE Thompson CT VICTORIAN 11+ acres - $89,900 GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE?

* Perc This is the * Country setting place to sell it! wooded lot Your ad will be *3BR * 1500 sq. ft. split * 17 rooms * parquet floors mailed to 50,000+ * 2 baths * Cathedrals * 3 baths * 3+ acres Call for details * pocket doors FOR Motivated Sellers households View Site & Plans Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 Call for private showing SALE Call Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 168 Charlton St throughout Southern Worcester County. To advertise on our real estate section, TRIPS OFFERED please call your local sales representative at 1-800-367-9898 TRIPS transport us to their Ireland home- Shrine, the Basque country of France continued from page 2 land. Meal choice of Corned Beef and and Spain in the scenic Pyrenees Cabbage or Baked Haddock. $82 per region, San Sebastien, Bilbao, Leon, of $50 due at sign up. Final payment person. Leave time later. Burgos, Santiago de Compostela, due by April 21. April 24: Cabaret LuLu presents Porto, Fatima Shrine, Lisbon, Sintra, Stonebridge Press June 28-29: Sept. 11th Memorial, “Easy to Love” at Old Sturbridge Cascais and Estoril. New York City and West Point Village” in Sturbridge. Enjoy the May 22 to June 2: Yellowstone Villager Newspapers Academy. Tour West Point and have music of Cole Porter by performers National Park, Grand Teton National dinner at the Westchester Dinner from the Broadway Theater. Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Theatre. After a night at the Luncheon, before the show, offers National Monument, Badlands Courtyard by Marriott, enjoy the choice of Yankee Pot Roast or Grilled National Park, Devil’s Tower National Memorial for Sept. 11 and free time in Salmon. Price is $44.50 per person. Monument, Canyonlands National the city. The cost is $299 per person, Transportation on your own. Please Park, Arches National Park, Denver, double occupancy. Deposit due $50 at be at OSV by 11:15 a.m. Pike’s Peak and more. sign up, final payment due by May 10. May 14: Boston Super Duck Tour August 9-21: Scandinavia, Norway: July 7: Boston Pops. More informa- (Boston’s other duck tour) and The Oslo, a scenic ride on the Flam tion to be announced soon. Mount Vernon Restaurant in Railway, an exciting fjord cruise to October 10-15: Albuquerque Balloon Summerville. Super Duck Tour focus- Gudvangen, medieval Bergen, Viking Fiesta includes airfare, seven nights, es on Boston’s waterfront history and Ship Museum, etc. Denmark: Newspaper Inserts are one of the best six days, eight meals; day 1-3 in goes into Boston Harbor, rather than Copenhagen, Elsinore and Kronburg marketing tools available. Albuquerque and days 4-5 in Santa the Charles River. Tour is 45 minutes Castle, etc. Sweden: Stockholm, Fe. The cost is $2259 per person, dou- on land and 45 minutes at sea. Great Drottningholm Palace, etc. Finland: Direct mailed to every home or zoned ble occupancy. More information and views of Old North Church, Bunker Helsinki, Olympic Stadium, Sibelius details to follow. Brochures are avail- Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Park, etc. Estonia: cruise to Tallinn, a exactly where you want for a fraction of the cost able at the Charlton Senior Center. and the Boston skyline. Sit-down bustling port city of medieval walls, lunch before the tour. Meal choice of turrets, spires and winding cobbled of direct mailing. FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE Roast Beef, Broiled Schrod or Chicken streets. SENIOR CENTER Teryiaki. 77 per person. Leave time 10 October 6-21: Witness the majestic STURBRIDGE — The Friends of a.m. peaks of the Himalayas and Mount Southbridge Evening News Sturbridge/Fiskdale Seniors present More trips – details later. Everest, Kathmandu (Nepal), Patan, the following trips. Flyers are avail- June 13: Charlie Thomas & The Buddhists shrines and temples, rick- can insert your able at the Sturbridge Senior Center. Drifters (remembering the fabulous shaw ride through a bustling bazaar, For reservations, information, or to fifties). Danvers, Mass. Chitwan National Park, Tharu Ethnic 8.5”x11” insert for only receive a flyer by mail, call Tina at 508- June 28-29: September 11 Memorial Village, an exciting jungle boat trip, per 347-9028 or Marie at 508-347-9173. Trip in New York City and West Point an elephant safari ride (or another $ prices include driver gratuity. Academy and much more. included option), scenic drives to 38 thousand Checks, payable to Friends of July 16: Italian Fest with the Italian enjoy outstanding mountain views, Sturbridge Seniors, are usually due a Connection. Plantsville, Conn. Lhasa (Tibet), Tibetan folklore show, month prior to trip date and may be Boston’s best Italian band. Drepung Monastery, Norbulingkha or we will Design, mailed to Tina Galati, 97 Wallace Aug. 13: Broadway and the Feast. Palace, Jorkhang Temple, the majes- Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 or York, Maine. Traditional Maine tic Potala Palace of the Dali Lama and Print and Deliver your brought to the Senior Center in Lobsterbake and show. Sera Monastery, a scenic drive over Sturbridge. Bus leaves from Oct. 22-24: Gettysburg, Kambala Pass for splendid views of flyer for as little as Bethlehem Lutheran Church parking Philadelphia. snow capped mountains and the vast lot, Main Street, Sturbridge. Dec. 5: Salem Cross Inn and Bright Tibetan plateau and more. There is an $ per March 14: Boston Flower and Nights. W. Brookfield. extension to Bhutan (Oct. 20 to Oct. 26) thousand for those who want to extend their 75 Garden Show. Sit down lunch at MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY stay to this exotic Himalayan country. Towne Stove and Spirits in the Back PARISH Bay before going to the Flower show January 28 to February 18, 2014: at Seaport World Trade Center. Meal SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Australia and New Zealand — Sydney, choice of Grilled Chicken or Herb Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Crusted Salmon. Plenty of time to is offering the following trips. For Rock, Alice Springs, Melbourne, For more information call enjoy the flowers, demonstrations, more information, call the trip repre- Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, lectures, etc. The cost is $77 per per- sentative, Bernard Dube at (508) 885- Christchurch and more. Nathan Berg, Advertising Executive son. Leave time 10 a.m. 3098. There is a three-day extension to March 15: “Women of Ireland”. A April 23 to May 8: Spain and Fiji for those that would like to spend 508-909-4064 special St. Patrick’s Show at Venus De Portugal plus Lourdes and Fatima, time in the South Pacific. If you would Milo in Swansea. With a wonderful including Barcelona, Montserrat, like to do Australia only,the dates are: [email protected] blend of song, music, and dancing, Dali Museum in Figueras, February 17 to March 2, 2014. men and women performers will Carcassonne (France), Lourdes 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, March 8, 2013 Dining & Entertainment Visit these fine establishments for great food and entertainment Call Nate at 508.909.4064 to advertise

BREAKFAST Fedele’s Coffee YankeeYankee DinerDiner Shoppe& Restaurant 13 Central St., Southbridge OPENING FRIDAY NIGHTS TILL 8:00 – Starting Feb. 15 – Fresh Fish & Chips “Chef quality, Diner prices!” w/homemade cole slaw only $7.99 Homemade Clam Chowder Come enjoy a very 14 oz. T-Bone Steak w/baked potato traditional Daily Mac & Cheese yet delicious Homemade Desserts & other specials breakfast and lunch Specials! 508-764-8019 Take-Out & Local Delivery Service Available menu. To-Go Orders 508-434-0900 BREAKFAST OPEN: M-F 6am-2pm•Sat 7am-1pm• Sun 7:30am-1pm 14 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 20E) Charlton, MA 01507 Between the Junctions of Rte. 31 & Rte. 169 ELM CENTRE Facebook: plouffe’s yankee diner Visit these fine Cafè establishments OPEN Open 7 DAYS A WEEK Fri. NIght To advertise for great food 4-8 Breakfast All Day for Dinner - Take-Out - on this page and beverages, Daily Specials • Breakfast • Lunch Catering Available for All Occasions OPEN 7 DAY A WEEK and some HUGE VARIETY of Specials Daily call Nate at BREAKFAST ALL DAY! 39 Elm St. Southbridge 450 Main Street • Sturbridge, MA entertainment Across from the fire station 508-909-4064 Winner “Best of” 508-347-7455 Sturbridge Times Comfort 508-764-7288 6:30am - 2:00pm ~ Take-out Available & Budget Restaurant too!

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Every region of Italy has its version of minestrone vegetable soup. Shoppe& Restaurant The Italian American version seems to always have diced carrots, celery, potatoes, beans, and cabbage, rendering it distinct, with a touch of sour after taste. Variations include vegetables that were 13 Central St., Southbridge readily available in the small gardens Italian immigrants kept in their backyards or window boxes. Italian Americans loved their mine- strone so much that in 1949, Progresso Quality Foods began selling WE ARE OPEN NOW minestrone, as well as pasta e fagioli, in cans as a convenience food. At first the soup was only available in Italian American markets, but soon enough it hit mainstream America. FRIDAY NIGHTS TIL 8 Ingredients: 1 cup dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight 2 fresh bay leaves OPERATING HOURS: SAT-THURS 6AM-2PM and drained 1 large carrot, chopped 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 stalk celery, chopped FRIDAY 6AM-8PM 3 ounces pancetta or bacon, cut into pieces 1 small head Savoy cabbage, cored and shred- 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled ded (about 8 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard, shredded 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 tablespoons salt 1/2 inch chunks (12 ounces) 8 ounces ditalini Featuring Homemade 2 tablespoons tomato paste Equipment 6 quarts water Lunch Specials, Food Processor; Directions In a food processor, combine pancetta, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil and pulse to Homemade Soups & make a fine-textured paste or ‘pestata’. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot, scrape in the pestata. Cook, stir- ring, until pestata renders its fat, about 4 minutes. Desserts Add the onion, and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Toss in the potatoes, and cook until they begin to stick to the bottom of the pan, another 3 minutes. Push aside the vegetables to make a dry “hot spot” in the center of the pan, and plop the tomato Extensive Breakfast Menu paste into the space, toasting it on all sides for a minute or two. Return the vegetables to the center of the pan, and stir the toasted paste into them. Pour in the water, along with Served All Day! the bay leaves, carrot, celery, and soaked cannellini. Bring to a rapid simmer and cook until beans are almost tender, about 40 minutes. Add the zucchini, cabbage, chard and salt. Cover and cook until beans and vegetables are tender and soup is flavorful, about 45 minutes more. ALSO: The Late, Late Hours for Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the ditalini al dente. Just before serving, scoop up the ditalini and add to the soup. Breakfast

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Good For Either $400 508-867-3729 Paid $1000 Call: 586-419-1040 Gevalia Coffee Machines, Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine We Travel To You! Call: 508-248-7812 Asking $800 Original Paintings FREE Honest Appraisals Call: 508-943-5324 For Sale Call Jim Mamiya Medium and other items Reduced Price Computer Desk 6 month old full 508-434-0606 Call 860-455-6222 We Operate By The electric bed or 508-344-6862 Format $800 For The Pair Golden Rule! 3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing $30 PELLET STOVE Call 508-259-8805 $1,000 anytime 711 Pro camera 20Min Fire Door w/80mm F4 lens & super FOR SALE L&L Coin Primed casing, aluminum Whirlpool gas stove (2) Behind Cab 15” Color RCA wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with Enviro EF-111 Bay I Call Tom sill. New in wrap $250 HOTPOINT optical viewfinder, Weather Guard Paid-$307 Television Very Good Condition 508-450-1282 $75 Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge ELECTRIC Both w/polar filter. $1,800.00 Tool Boxes Sell for-$200 Almost new, in Call Pete $500 KITCHEN STOVE perfect condition (1) Like new Cabinet/TV Stand Slide-in, white $1850.00 508-864-2848 508-885-5347 Go-go UltraX Self-cleaning 860 923-9407 $350 12’ Aluminum $30 electric chair PLOW TRUCK (1) In good condition Like new V Hull 7’ Pool Table $300 $400.00 Maple Dining 1989 Chevy S10 4x4 $150 with 6HP gas engine and All are in brand new 508-892-0170 with Fisher 36lb trolling motor included. $75 condition!! Kuper Washer Room Set Quick Switch Plow On trailer. $150 With 2 built-in leaves, 6 $2,000 or best offer (1) In Bed Tool $1,200 OBO Air Hockey Table Call: 508-344-6015 HOVEROUND chairs, seats up to 10 people, 508-867-7388 Box Call: 860-908-7295 Used Once, New Battery excellent condition. $40 Craftsman 26” Comes with book $550 POOL TABLE In good condition Compound Bow Snow Thrower Garden Wedding? and charger Call: 508-476-1577 7FT ‘Dynamo’ $150 Perfect strapless Excellent Condition Coin Operated PSE Model Kenmore Washing with cab. Used one season. Miscellaneous Good Condition 11 arrows with case. EZ steer, electric start. informal wedding NASCAR collectibles Call: 413-245-6521 Machine 3 year warranty $950.00 Or: 413-478-1469 $400 OBO $175 dress: Over 300 items $650.00 OBO White with lace overlay. or Best Offer 508-476-1334 Call: 508-764-6058 $750.00 Dress size 6-8, tea length in (2)Sharp model ER320 Call Asking $600.00 Cash Registers Call: 508-867-7807 508 234-4160 front, slight train in back. PORTABLE Would fit 5’2”-5’5” height. 413-245-9651 774 452-3613 paid $250ea 14K Marquis PODIUM $30.00 asking $75.00 ea AAA Sports Cards Diamond Ring Diamond Ring Gents 14K Yellow & White $75 Most Beautiful or BO Never worn, .70 carats, 22 Stars 1950’s-1970’s Gold. Center Diamond HUSQVARNA years old, still in jewelers Call: 508-765-5867 Wedding Gown Great shape 90/100 Surrounded By ST121E Long sleeved, beaded RADIAL ARM Solverus Credit/Debit box. Have appraisal Near mint cards 6 03/100 Diamonds. paid $3,250 Gas Log For Sale SNOWBLOWER bodice, size 4-6. SAW Machine All cards at All Fine Brilliance Jotul GF200 LP Gas will sell $1,500 26 Year Old Appraisal Was New last year $200.00 paid $650 60% off book!! $650 OBO Used once $200 asking $100 or BO firm $5560 Call: 508-864-9223 Will Sell For Same Now! Selling for health reasons Call: 508-885-6988 Call: 860-774-6373 774-232-0407 Mini Kota Electric $575.00 STEEL CABINET Call: 774-745-0226 508-612-9471 MOTORS WITH GALLEY’S Ask for Bruce 1500 AFFORDABLE DINING ROOM SET Fishing Motor Sports Cards 36lb thrust, 5 speeds 1/2HP 230/460V $200.00 USED FURNITURE 48” table w/2-12” leaf $125 OBO JET SKI 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Mostly Stars & Rookies Six chairs and $45 OBO ************** Baseball, Football, Hockey, We have good used furniture glass-front hutch 2003 Kawasaki •50’s/60’s TV DVD’s Basketball, And More at low prices and new Mint condition 5HP, 230/460V GLIDER CHAIR Fitness Power 1100 STX D.I 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Near Mint Cards mattress sets of all sizes. $450 or best offer 3 Seater, only 78 hours $50.00 •Posters 30’s-60’s 508-885-9906 Rider $125 OBO Stars/Movies $45 Twins-$99 $100 OBO 2 stroke, 3 cyclinders 130 HP Full-$129 Comes with tube, rope, 5HP, 230/460V Call: 508-864-9223 Queen-$169 DISHWASHER and 2 life vests 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC OLD END TABLE •Hard bound classic White Call: 508-943-2174 Excellent Condition, $125 OBO books Pickup or Delivery!!! $45.00 17 or 17 1/2 Admiral by Maytag Great fun for 4 Motor Speed Controls Call Phil: 508-752-0100 Under the counter GE ELECTRIC STOVE the whole family •Very old book 100 Grand Street Double oven/4 burners Hitachi J100, 400/460V Stubben Jumping Used only two years Best Offer BENCH TOP W/ 3 Stanley’s Story Saddle For Sale Worcester, MA 01610 All hoses and Good shape, $4,000 or best offer manual included Working area on stove FILING CABINETS Through the Wild of Needsflocking, in great 860-576-5462 Call 5pm-8:30pm Africa $200.00 Beige 508-867-6546 $125.00 condition. All For Inground 508-943-5033 Pool... 21 CU. FT. LARGE FISHER NASCAR BEST REASONABLE Needs To Sell ASAP!! •Sta-Rite 20” Sand Filter Double REFRIGERATOR/ SPEAKER CALL OFFER $400 Cemetery Lot FREEZER $50.00 Die-Cast Models •Duraglass 3/4HP They’re Back! 774 452-3514 Call: 860-634-0392 Pump/Trap In All Faith Swedish Double doors/beige •Beautiful Unique Cemetery, Worcester, MA. ANTIQUE CHAIR $5 And Up! Torchiere Lamp •EZ Adjustable Lot #119 Section I $75.00 BRAND NEW SELF-STANDING SHIPMENT! Quoizel Pendant $125 1950’s Blond Steps/Rails JIG SAW Light •Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf $1,400 on steel stand LAMINATED Blessings Farm Bedroom Set 50 H Foote Road Floral design deep red AND MORE!! Bureau, Mirror, Chest, Cannister & Hose Call: 508-867-8350 FLOORING flowers with green leaves, Call Paul at 400 Square Feet Charlton Call: 508-234-4137 Full & Twin •Aluminum Ladder 508-248-1411 gold chain, three light bulbs, ELECTRIC 508-756-0227 $375.00 approximate diameter 18”. ************** Headboards. $75.00 or best offer! BEST OFFER POSTUREMATIC Got a truck? NEW H D ADJUSTABLE BED SWORD SET $175 Call: 860-923-9781 Phenomenal bargains 32” Long MEZZANINE Call: 413-245-9221 Call 508-735-9493 Sealy twin size Gas range, gas clothes $55.00 3500 sq. ft. 15 ft. high 1 PRESSURE WASHER Extra long dryer, air hockey table, ALL IN EXCELLENT Tons of load factor Rascal Scooter Brand new Massage button on remote Maitlin Smith game table, SMALL DROP LEAF Includes decking $200.00 1984 Honda Elite CONDITION 12 years old piano. Boxes & boxes of 66% off With Lift $300.00 good items!! TABLE ON WHEELS In excellent condition, Scooter Beige Leather 4 pc set $65.00 Only $34,900.00 1 REFRIGERATOR 250cc, runs great! $1000 508-832-3985 Call 774-696-3397 4 wheel deluxe model, $100.00 All must go!! brand new batteries, $900 MANY RECORD ALBUMS weight capacity 450 lbs. Brown Sectional Buy some, buy all MANY HARDCOVER BOOKS New Queen Will deliver with Queen Sofa ELECTRIC 508-341-8292 Auto Body Stud $700.00 PillowTop $1,800 OBO 757-705-5106 Welder WOOD SPLITER 774-452-3514 6 ton, On wheels and legs. Gulbranson Spinet Mattress with Call: 508-476-3058 $80 Coffee Table Runs good 100% Wool Multi $30.00 Piano Box Spring $300.00 LARGE PELLET RINNAI VENTLESS Colored Hand New 6 1/2 HP Good Condition in Original Plastic GAS/LP HEATER Braided Rug 5/8 shaft motor in box Side Table $100.00 or B/O STOVE FOR SALE 24,000 BTU, Remote $75.00 BICYCLE CARRIER no reasonable offer refused Just like new $150 $500.00 $700 $125 Contact me as this won’t last Only used twice 42” TV with Stand for two New $1500 or best offer Call: 508-410-7050 (4) SNOW TIRES Call: 860-230-7438 $400.00 508-949-3922 Can be delivered Nichols and Stone $40.00 Like new, Call Mike at Oak Dining Room Firestone Winterforce Rocking Chair 2 New Bucket 508-981-9033 headboard full adj. 508-962-4887 Seats Call micro suede, oatmeal w/esp. colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) 225/70-15 $200 508 278-3211 wood trim 90” table, 36” mirrored buf- $225.00 for Mini Van Angle Iron Cutter $125 OBO fet, 56” lighted china closet. $100 OBO For Shelving Electrical Material $1,000 (4) FORD 4X4 Green Plaid FACTORY WHITE Call: 508-885-3136 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Industrial, Commercial, Coffee/Espresso Lazy Boy Couch Flexsteel Easy Residential SPOKE RIMS Or: 860-888-5207 Normally Sells For $700 Maker Black Leather - Reclines 10 Fishing Chair and Ottoman $90 OBO Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, 82-12 cups $125.00 15x7 with center caps Coils, Overloads, Fuses, $75 OBO Outboards $100.00 $350 Call 5pm-8:30pm Breakers, Meters, 3-25HP 2 Pianos 508-867-6546 774 364-1117 Both In Excellent Condition Punches, Pipe-Benders. $250-$500 each 508-479-9752 Price Includes Tuning & New Recessed Troffer Honeywell Air Cleaner 508-867-8948 Move To 1st Floor Location APPROXIMATELY 80 Flourescent 3-Tube rm. sz. 15x20 WOOD PELLET $50 OBO Call: 508-885-6657 Art Deco Bedroom In Worcester County. OFFICE CHAIRS T-8 277V Fixtures LOWREY ORGAN STOVE From $10.00 Enclosed Please Call Call: 508-765-0621 ROYALE Oak Pedestal Lopi, Yankee Set- 1920’s 508-885-3705 DESK CONFERENCE $56 Each Working Headboard w/footboard TABLES In beautiful, excellent Call 5pm-8:30pm condition. Selling for Table Well maintained (full), nightstand, dresser 2 SETS OF GOLF at bargain prices and 4 round-back Baywindow front w/mirror, matching bench CLUBS 508-867-6546 HP fraction of cost. Call 774-696-3397 One family owned spindle chairs. Comes w/premium seat solid, lovely condition! $20.00 each Kitchen Table Set PHOTOSMART Oval with grey/blue tiled top. accessories, 4” vent pipe, PRINTER A636 One Extension and approx. half pallet ARCHERY, HUNTING With 4 chairs, $3500.00 or BO Excellent condition $1,275 OBO PING PONG TABLE solid oak wood Model #Q8637A , of pellets Beautiful leather sofa also For Use on Pool Table EQUIPMENT Call 860 974-1627 $2,000.00 AND ACCESSORIES $50.00 $150.00 $400 OBO leave message Asking $450.00 or BO Call Jim after 6:15 p.m. Call: 508-320-7941 In Excellent Condition 508 347-3145 Call 508 892-1783 508-867-7976 Call 508-498-5917 Call 508-764-6908 Call: 508-278-5064

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130 YARD SALES 215 CAMPING 283 PETS 284 LOST & FOUND 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE PETS ESTATE TAG SALE Membership to Need Help Fixing Rough Cut Solid Maple Two Kayaks WORCESTER COUNTY 57 Tillyer Ave Stateline Camp Your Pet? MISSING CAT Wide Pine Boards Dining Set For Sale MEMORIAL PARKS Southbridge Resort We can help at an Two grave plots: Sat/Sun March 9/10 in Killingly, CT affordable price!!! Last seen 5/19/12 in assortment of Table, hutch and 6 chairs. Valor I {#291 unit A, 8AM-4PM All surgeries performed by Goulding Drive area widths/lengths $800 OBO 1 - 15 ft Nantucket, graves 1 and 2} liscenced vets at our $1.50/board foot Estate of Family activities, pool, wellness center. of Auburn. Gray Current value $8200.00 Lillian Antionette Walker playground, fishing, Antique Man’s 2 - 13 ft Old Town Offered: $5,850.00 expires 2045. Mahogany Gold Castine , Red 508-499-7957 FURNITURE: MAPLE - $800 OBO Highboy Dresser [email protected] Cup Race Boat $800 OBO Diningroom set w/Hutch; Call for details: 26 ft Replica of 1926 race Both are ocean-going kayaks Dressers; Coffee and End 508-476-7382 boat. 5-step bottom w/rudders, one seaters, Tables; Beds; Night Stands; 327 chevy engine. Harden Cherry enclosed waterproof 100 GENERAL Desks. Enamel Top Kitchen Check the resort out online at Includes Trailer 4-Poster King compartment Three layer Set; Oak 5-Drawer Dresser; statelinecampresort.com $65,000 polylink Both used only Couch & Chairs; Slant- Transportation and additional Bed Frame twice. Like New 105 BULLETIN BOARD Front Desk; Brass Bed; Va- discounts are also available. riety Small Tables; Foot Please Call 508-637-1333 “Finney” 2 year old $800 OBO 225 INSTRUCTIONS Truck Cap $1400/pair or CARE NET of NECT Stools; Sewing Machine; or visit us online at male Abyssinian. Beige Fiberglass, for 8’ bed. From a Call: 508-207-0966 $700/each Needs volunteers!! Early Jelly Cabinet, etc. www.secondchanceanimals.org (fawn) colored. He’s very Dodge pickup. Red ART TIME FOR shy and has never been $400/OBO or BO For more information ACCESSORIES: Lamps; Mirrors; Clocks: Braided KIDS! outdoors!! Technics organ Please call: 152 Main St., Spencer Older Rescued Call 508 259-8805 860-779-0218 Rugs; Prints; Vases; Bavar- Call 508-259-8805 Includes Stool and ian Fun experience for your Pups for Adoption Finney is Microchipped please leave message if young artist, exploring many User Reference no answer China; Stemware; Metal Husky/Mountain Dog Guide Utility Cabinets; Washer; mediums Reward If Found Dryer; Blanket Box; Trunks; Class sizes limited mix $300 CHARITY BIKE SHOP FUN! Mother pregnant when Sauder From the very first note Military Medals & Photos; AT THE VILLAGE Flatware Set; TV’s, and AFTER SCHOOL found, pups born and raised Computer Armoire you play on the Two Professional OR VACATION at home.19 weeks, PLEASE Email: Black, Good Condition. Technics EA5 organ, CONGREGATIONAL more Trombones CHURCH To reserve spot Shots, Rehoming Fee [email protected] 31”W x 52”H x 19”D you’ll marvel at their rich call Leslie Pictures Available With Slide-Out authentic instrument For Sale in Whitinsville QUANTITIES: Costume In Good Condition 774-232-8608 Keyboard Tray sound. Like a well-tuned needs donations of used Jewelry; Knick-Knacks; MISSING SINCE $100 pipe organ, these instru- bikes to be repaired for Bedding; Linens; Kitchen 508 341-0588 OCTOBER 28, 2012 ments are finely crafted to Call to Inquire charitable purposes Items; Yard & Hand Tools; 265 FUEL/WOOD LARGE BLACK MALE Eastford deliver robust sounds. Call Herb Andrews at Decorator Items; Clothing; Powder-Puff Puppy Call: 860-377-4961 508 278-3988 GERMAN SHEPHERD What’s more, their elegant- 508-234-2970 Box Lots; knitting/sewing Toy Size with tan markings ly designed accessories ALL OAK Do you have a tanning Long Haired Coat on chest and legs wood-grain finish cabinet Vermont Castings FIREWOOD Wearing blue collar Sears Gas Trimmer makes them fashionably bed in your home SPECIAL: 2002 Chevrolet Cut, split, delivered Hypo-Allergenic Breed. with supply of lines Wood stove Malibu, 4 Door Sedan, wonderful temperment and possible cord perfect for your music $400 OR use one that is in 1 year seasoned or green Leicester Street Area $100 room. This organ is in very someone else’s home? 51,000 Original Miles $195.00 in Auburn good condition and would We would like to interview No delivery charge $800.00 Family is heartbroken 1974 Suzuki 100CC suit anyone from beginner Pot Belly Woodstove you. Your participation will Numbers - 7AM 128 cu. ft. For More Information Please call 508-832-3325 $1,000 through to more $300 include a 1-hour interview. 401-397-6499 experienced players Please contact Directions: Off Rt 131 Wood lots wanted ET ARE Assortment of cameras & across from Masonic 284 LOST & FOUND 285 P C 2003 Skidoo Effie.chung@ Lodge photo equipment A range of features includ- Call Paul ing: *Upper keyboard 44 Renegade umassmed.edu Sale to be held unless PETS keys lower keyboard 44 $3,500 OBO or 508 856-1534 roads are closed due to 508-769-2351 FAN-C-PET Call: 508-885-3136 keys Docket #: H00000020 snow pedal keyboard 13 keys Did you find your Mobile *100’s of dynamic PCM Skidoo Blizzard PLEASE PARK CAREFULLY pet? Or find a Grooming Salon Series 1555 true to life sounds $1,000 OBO EMPYRE Med-Lift Power *Superb organ voices home for one? Vicki Kelley including realtime 135 LOST AND FOUND WOOD FURNACES Recliner Hammond style digital 1995 Skidoo Outdoor and indoor Professional Low volt motor, four years drawbars Formula SLS FOUND EPA qualified Groomer old, cranberry color. *Easy to use large $500 OBO 5 models to choose from Excellent condition!! LCD display CAMERA 20 Years Exp. * Large capacity on Flint Rd in Charlton. 774-230-4944 “We Go Right toYour Call: 508-476-7642 16-track sequencer 2000 F150 Parts 107 MISC. FREE Contains lots of empyremass.com Door” * Built-in digital Call for pricing family photos LET US KNOW!!! disk recorder 508-987-2419 FREE WOOD Call GREEN FIREWOOD Please call us so that Snapper 1987 Honda XR200 $100.00/Cord Price: $1000 or B/O $1,000 OBO 508 248-3232 we can take your ad Roto-Tiller PALLETS Cut and Split out of the paper... IR5003, Used Twice You pick up. Monday thru $900 or/BO 508 266-0035 860-377-4225 Town-To-Town or 508 612-9053 Friday 8am-noon. FOUND WALLET Pick up only TracVac Stonebridge Press on Charlton St, Southbridge 860576-5462 Classifieds 25 Optical Drive on Mon, Feb 25 508-909-4111 Model 385-IC/385LH VICTORIA LIVING (located behind Southbridge Call 860 923-0421 Used Once. TOOL SHEDS ROOM SET Hotel & Conference Center) SEASONED $900 or/BO Made of Texture 1-11 Like new CORDWOOD 8x8 $725 Sofa and 2 chairs 130 YARD SALES FOR SALE Found 1/8 Bear Cat 8x10 $900 $1,900 200 GEN. BUSINESS On Worcester St Going... Going... 8x12 $975 In Brimfield Vac-N-Chip Pro Call 774-696-3397 DEADLINE FOR Cut and Split - You pick up In Southbridge... Gone to the Dogs & Vac Pro 8x16 $1275 YARD SALE Training and behavior 203 SNOWMOBILES All black male cat Models 72085, 72285, Delivered And WATER SOFTENER SUBMISSIONS 774-521-7051 management in your 72295. Used Twice Built On-Site Green eyes, very lovable, (SEARS KENMORE) IS 1:00 PM MONDAY not fixed, definitely a home. $1995 or/BO Other Sizes Available FOR ALL MASS. 2003 SKIDOO 600 281 FREE PETS Positive methods Fully automatic GRAND TOURING house cat. Call 413-324-1117 Never been used WEEKLY PAPERS Call: 774-287-5043 used. Call Paid $800.00 *Deadlines Subject To And Certified Pet Dog Asking $300.00 Change Due To Holidays 2004 SKIDOO (2) Male Cats 508-765-5763 Parts still in plastic Call For More Info. trainer and member Trees for Currently Homeless FOUND APDT 508-278-5745 500SS LEGEND Due to Eviction LONG-HAIRED Sale With 2006 Karavan Tilt ADULT CAT Call Renelle at SOFA 76” Evergreen Trees, Colorado Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition. William is solid white White with tan spots 508-892-1850 By Clayton Marcus Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Women’s Clothing Found in Fort Hill/Huguenot Ivory with blue, mauve, Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. with one green and email: (3) Leather Jackets area of Oxford [email protected] green floral pattern All 10 trees for $85 Asking $12K one blue eye. Very friendly Traditional styling 2X, 1XL but reasonable offers Jack is black and white. Norway Spruce 3 1/2’ $50.00/each Has been seen in area for Excellent condition 5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ considered about 10 months J & L $225.00 or best offer tall 5/$99. Call 508-769-3167 These two are brothers, 508-987-5947 Excellent Privacy Columbia Hiking Boots both are fixed, they are Pet Sitting SOLID MAPLE CORNER Border/Ornamental $25.00 HUTCH 205 BOATS 6-7 years old and are LOST Service 74”x37”x23.5” Call 508-278-5762 in desperate need of English Bulldog Excellent condition Evenings Lands End Zero a home!! Professional at Home 1995 Glastron 17ft Elderly,female with limited Pet Sitting and Dog Walking $200.00 or best offer Degree Boots eyesight $20.00 Fiberglass Boat Call: 774-545-0330 Brown with white head Member of National Call 508-234-7930 Trestle Table (open style) with 88HP Missing since 11/28 Association of Professional 7’ 3 1/2’ Pine Black Dress Shoes Evinrude SPL outboard. from the Rice Corner/ Pet Sitters Matching Benches 4 pairs, Includes trailer. Easily seats Arnold Rd area Established 1996 Needs Refinishing 8. Used in fresh water for Looking for a Brookfield/Sturbridge line Certified • Bonded • Insured $10/pair water skiing. Solid Maple $250 all size 7 1/2 wonderful loving I 508-347-3826 If seen Head Board-Queen $5,000 home... please contact Mark $75.00 OBO London Fog Red/Black Call: 508-234-5676 The Super Pet Luggage Boil Wool Jacket 2 year Old Pitbull 774 200-0388 Animal Care Garment Bag, Carry-on, 2X with papers LOST CAT Queen-size Ecru Duffle Bag $20.00 Service 2008 Sea Ray Female named “Calle” Black and white (tuxedo We provide care for small Comforter $60 blue nose. Not spayed. style) male cat w/shams and Klein Full-length 185 Sport animals and dog walking. Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha Great for single pet Long hair Weekdays/Weekends matching pillows 32’ Extension Black Wool Coat 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl environment. Lost in Sturbridge, MA Last minute pet care jobs $40.00 2X and black, many features. Wedgewood Rd. Daily visits Ladder (near Fiske Hill Rd.) $50.00 Outstanding condition with Call: when you are away 250lb Capacity trailer. 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285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY WANTED Mopeds and Scooters FREELANCE Any Condition FIREARMS WANTED: Call Travis Collector looking WWII US Firearms 774 242-9227 M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, 1911/1911 A1’s REPORTER Wanted To Buy TOP PRICES PAID By Collector Have all necessary federal licenses Same Owners Old comic books-1940’s Tom & Camila and up, old baseball and Call Wally At WANTED sports cards, Beatles 508-234-5860 New Stuff! memorabilia-1960’s and Reconnective Healing up, old toys, old Animal Massage advertisement signs; soda, food etc. Do you have a nose for news? Are you a writer at Animal Communication 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP As Always! Call: 860-779-2469 WANTED WANTED heart? Do you love to capture the moment you’re in Reiki/Feng Shui DRIVERS Looking for skilled with a photograph? Do you have an interest in the Natural Foods TRACTOR/TRAILER experienced Flower Essences EMPLOYEE OWNED landscape personnel goings on in Auburn, and want to get involved in your Alpha Wave Music WANTED Landscape construction and VERY USED COMPANY maintenance. Experience Boarding We have positions available driving trucks with trailors. town? Indoor/Outdoor Runs Kitchen Cabinets for professional drivers who A clean, valid drivers license The older the better. We wish to take pride in required. Top pay The Auburn News, your best source for weekly local Skylights becoming part of our Heated/Air Conditioned are a kitchen refacing com- pany and we use these Employee Owned Company Call Calvin cabinets at home shows news, is looking for a hard-working, flexible freelance Day Care for Applicant should meet: at 508-612-2539 Supervised Groups “BEFORE & AFTER” Minimum 23 years age or email reporter to cover Auburn. Daily/Weekly Rates requirement, calvin@montigny- Large Play Yards Call between 9 & 5 M-F Possess Class A CDL, landscaping.com Job will include writing four to six stories per week, or leave message 2-yrs OTR experience, KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW Good driving record, Training ENGLAND Ability to pass a DOT OWNER-OPERATORS photography, information gathering and networking — Basic - Advanced 508-987-3384 physical, drug & alcohol MAKE YOUR LAST Group Or Private or 860-749-6998 screen CHANGE. you will be the face of the town you cover! New - Open Enrollment www.mykitchenoptions.com We offer: COME TO WORK FOR Our drivers average A COMPANY THAT Candidates must be able to work nights and week- Grooming .48cpm/$50,00 per year TREATS YOU LIKE A Baths To Full Grooms Average 2000 miles per/wk, HUMAN BEINg ends. Experience in newspapers and with AP style is WAR Regional east coast work Certifications! Paid holidays & vacations We Offer: desired. Residence in southern Worcester County is pre- PCSA Levels I & II RELICS Health & dental Regional work - Home CPR Certified insurance package Weekends, Driver friendly Reiki Master & Stock in company - AT NO dispatch, Dedicated traffic ferred, but not required. COST TO EMPLOYEE , areas, Weekly settlements Lighterian Reiki VII 401K Reconnective Healing II WAR average $2700 including Fuel The is a freelance position and paid by the story. ICNDF Certified Trainer Surchage, Running 2100 SOUVENIRS CALL PENN’S BEST INC average miles per week Stonebridge Press is an equal opportunity employer. Experienced, Caring Staff for application& interview Individualized Care WANTED 800-233-4808 X236 Qualifications: Attention To Detail www.pennsbest.net 2003 or newer tractor, 2 WWII & EARLIER years OTR experience, Class So what are waiting for? 508-987-0077 CA$H WAITING! A CDL, Good driving record, Minimum age 23, Send your résumé to Editor Adam Minor at 205 Federal Hill Road Helmets, Swords, Ability to pass a DOT Oxford, MA Daggers, Bayonets, Drivers Wanted physical & drug & alcohol [email protected], starwoodpetresort.com Medals, Badges, Flags, 20 hours a week, split screen Uniforms, etc. shift. Driving special ed Over 30 Years Experience. CALL PENN’S BEST INC or mail to children to school. for application 286 LIVESTOCK Call David and interview Auburn News, 1-508-688-0847 Call: 508-885-5778 800-233-4808 X236 Bag Shavings I’ll Come To YOU! Or: 508-885-5788 www.pennsbest.net ATTN: Editor, $4.75 each 3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, Per Diem P.O. Box 90, small to medium flakes, 300 HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED plastic bags Activity Assistant Southbridge, MA HAIR STYLIST Christopher Heights of Rock Valley Farm to join our team Webster, an 83 apartment 01550 W. Brookfield 310 GENERAL HELP Full or part-time position assisted living community, is WANTED Opportunity for receiving a seeking a per diem, part-time 508 867-2508 sign-on bonus up to $2,500 Activity Assistant. Contact Debbie Responsibilites include Automotive or leave message leading activities and 286 FEED Office Manager 508-864-5605 accompanying residents on Quality Hay Toyota Scion Dealership off-campus trips. Candidtate seeks experienced must have experience dealing with elders, a friendly For Sale Automotive Office Manager 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 402 GENERAL SERVICES 402 GENERAL SERVICES 448 FURNITURE First Cut and Second Cut Must be Strong Team Leader Heavy Duty and outgoing personality, the Excellent Compensation Plan ability to work independently, Fleet Maintenance a valid driver’s license, CORI, LPN, CNA ARMY OF 1 SERVICES FURNITURE Call Greg Vacation, Medical/Dental, Mechanic Bedroom 1 and 401K plans available and ability to work early MAP CERTIFIED Water Filtration OFFERED: 508 269-2076 Must be able to work on evenings and weekends Part-time employee Septic Services Solid Brass Bed Diesel Tractors & Trucks, as For confidential interview 3-11, 11-7 ARMY OF 1 will treat all Dumpster & Equipment w/2 white laminate 298 WANTED TO BUY well as other miscellaneous Apply in person: every other weekend water problems!! Rentals bureaus/matching mirrors Contact James Ciprari equipment Carolyn Hudon and holidays Portable Restroom Rentals $1000.00 $ aaa 508 943-7474 Must have your own tools Christopher Heights to work at Sunshine Haven New Installations Tree Removal or [email protected] and be able to pass a DOT a Group Care Home Servicing all equipment Towing OUTE physical & drug screen of Webster Bedroom 2 R 338 Thompson Rd to work with Handicapped Well tank and pump service Large Item Transport Tri-State Toyota Scion Uniforms, vacations and Children Excavating and Grading Oak health insurance available Webster, MA 01570 If interested call Snow Removal Armoire, Bureau/matching 169 191 West Main St CDL a plus 508 671-4100 James Morse mirror, Dudley, MA 508-234-3240 North Brookfield, MA but not mandatory WAREHOUSE/RETAIL or apply in person Just Call Me LLC cylinder waterbed, ANTIQUES E.O.E. Apply in person at: SUNSHINE HAVEN 774-200-0225 w/matching headboard Battery Distributor seeking a [email protected] 508962-4887 884 Worcester St. 241 Main Street detail-orientated parts 49 LINWOOD AVENUE $1000.00 Southbridge MA Sturbridge, MA counter/warehouse person WHITINSVILLE, MA 01588 AUTOMOTIVE Job includes heavy lifting, Dining Room Looking To Purchase TECHNICIAN battery testing 433 CLEANING Custom-Made Racetrack Glass Top Table Antiques WANTED and installation 325 PROFESSIONAL And Collectibles Insurance Valid Driver’s license Call The 6 chairs, buffet Tri-State Toyota Scion required $1200.00 Single Items located in Dudley, MA is * TLC Home * Billing/Posting/ Computer experience Junk Man Or Entire Estates looking to add to its team necessary Living Room Growing automotive Collections Trailer Truck Cleaning We Buy It All Forklift experience a plus We Use & Supply Organic Drexel beige leather, 2 dealership looking for a (Woodstock, CT) FT Mon.-Fri chairs, loveseat, couch And Also Do highly-motivated and Seeking an experienced Drivers Cleaners To Ensure Your & alternating Saturdays Family’s Safety. 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Familiarity with Both Based In Removed Monthly Cleaning $ BUY & SELL $ medical billing software, Employment Posting WE NOW TAKE Flexible Hours/Days Seasonal Cemetery North Brookfield. $1 PAINTING ALL GOLD & SILVER Excellent compensation plan, experience in Workman’s YOUR AUTOS ITEMS vacation, medical, dental Compensation and Personal Maintenance Worker Please Call Registered/Insured/ Interior/ insurance, and 401K plans Injury/Auto insurance a plus. The Town of Charlton FOR CASH! Bonded Specializing in available Hours are 8-2 daily Cemetery Department seeks 508-867-3235 Removal of Metal, Exterior NUMISMATIC COINS, If you have a winning attitude Compensation an assistant Maintenance CALL TODAY FOR A gold & silver of any and would like a long-term commensurate with Worker who will help in Appliances, GREENER TOMORROW Power Washing form! career with a great company, demonstrable ability maintaining the Town Furniture, TV’s. we are interested in speaking ASK FOR TAMMIE AT Carpentry Cemeteries, under the Construction • FREE ESTIMATES • Qualified with over 30 with you Please fax resume and direction of the Cemetery 400 SERVICES 508-347-3275 years experience & a references to Materials. • FULLY Insured • Superintendent. • Reasonable Rates • following of many For confidential This is a seasonal part-time Cellars/Attics satisfied customers. 860 928-2722 interview contact: Only experiences applicants position with no benefits, 402 GENERAL SERVICES Cleaned. House/Office Rich O’Brien We also sell a nice Sean Foley - need apply please. during the months of April- Small Building November with an average of Painting selection of fine jewelry, Service Manager Demolition, Tires. Cleaning Available antiques & collectibles. 508-943-7474 32 hours per week. Reasonable rates. 28 Years Of Experience This position will assist in all All Cleanouts Leaves Removed. No job too big or small. 508-248-7314 [email protected] cemetery operations Bring in your items & see or Landscape Design Cleanups Residential Moves. Days and evening what they’re worth. You including setting up for hours available. won’t leave disappointed. James Ciprari - /Construction graveside services. Furnaces Removed General Manager Haul-Away Bonded 457 LAWN/GARDEN Honesty and fairness Company All applicants must be able to Call Wendy for a are our best policies! [email protected] start employment on Basements E.O.E. (Sturbridge, MA area) April 8, 2013, be 18 years or Weekends also! FREE estimate at: FALL GUTTER & transitioning into full service Attics (508)943-9880 Lee’s Coins & older, possess a valid drivers Central Mass LAWN CLEAN-UP Jewelry landscape company. license, be able to lift 75 lbs., Apartments Seeking experienced Brush Removal, Leaf 239 West Main Street Class “A” Heavy Duty and have outdoor Garages and Connecticut Removal, or any other fall Tow Truck Driver landscape professisonal. landscaping skills East Brookfield Must have drivers license Yards Need Affordable, related duties. (Route 9 - Panda Wanted: Looking for full-time Applications may be picked Dave Fertilizing and liming heavy duty Class “A” Tow and minimum of up in the Rental Property Reliable and Friendly Garden Plaza) 2 years field experience 508-867-2564 In-Home Cleaning? 508-637-1236 Truck Driver All applicants Selectmen’s office, Estate Cleanouts 413-262-5082 Meadow Mountain must pass a DOT physical 37 Main Street “One call cleans it all’ Lawn Services 508-341-6355 (cell) and drug test Please bring a Call 888-347-9439 Charlton, MA 01507 Small Building 508-347-7804 Flexible hours, days drivers license and current Submission deadline: Demolition evenings and weekends! 508 867-2564 driving record March 25, 2013 Better Than 508 581-0902 at time of application or until filled Call Paying Cash, Apply in person at: Lawn Maintenance EOE A Dumpster We Do It! Rebecca’s Cleaning Buying Old: 241 Main Street Foreman/Laborers 508-234-8297 Sturbridge, MA Must have clean drivers FREE Estimates! FREE or 774-280-2672 Bottles license, male or female, must 774-329-3386 Crocks &Pottery have knowledge of all lawn Metal Pickup A/C, Refrigerators, Toys & Marbles Class “A” Heavy maintenance equipment, 774-230-8586 442 LICENSED DAY communication/organization- Washers, Small Trailers, Jewelry Duty Trailer Driver Batteries. CARE Tools Wanted: Looking for full-time al skills for large crews Entire Estates heavy duty Class “A” Trailer. 3-5 years min. experience WE PAY YOU etc All applicants must pass a with references *************** DOT physical and drug test. Top Dollar For Your The Commonwealth of Compensation based on AUTOS Tom & Deb Joralemon Heavy haul experience experience Massachusetts Office of preferred Please bring a TRUCKS Oxford Or TRACTORS Child Care Services drivers license and current Fax Resume 508-987-1060 driving record requires that all ads Millbury 774-241-0117 508-867-2564 placed in the newspaper Town-to-Town at time of application Town-to-Town Classifieds 508-865-1228 Or Email Resume Classifieds 508-347-7804 for child care (daycare) Classifieds Apply in person at: Classifieds 1-800-536-5836 Main Street Antiques carrierlandscaping@ 1-800-536-5836 in your home include 241 Main Street yahoo.com 508-581-0902 508-765-6940 & Collectibles Sturbridge, MA 508-765-6940 your license number. 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 06, 2013

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 550 MOBILE HOMES 500 REAL ESTATE RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT EAST BROOKFIELD Park Model Southbridge Southbridge SOUTHBRIDGE Small 2 bedroom house Mobile Home 501 REAL ESTATE Lakeside 1 & 2-Bedroom Apartments $900/Month For Sale By Owner 2 Bedroom NEW LISTING utilities not included WANTED Brookside Recently remodeled Fully Furnished, New Porch Apartments 2-Bedroom-Hardwoods, Clean and spacious Addition, Also Nice Shed & granite countertops 5-room, 2-bedroom Washer/dryer, stove, Terrace On Beautiful Cedar Lake NO PETS washer/dryer hookups, Great Place For A Garden. refrigerator/stove. $800/month refrigerator On Beautiful Lot Near -- Studio apartment, $725.00 Heat efficient w/new heat No pets/No smoking Swimming Pool. ------furnished, utilities not First/last/security 1-Bedroom-Fireplaced and hot water systems Located At Highview included. living room wall-to-wall Thermal windows First/Last/Security Deposit, Campground In $600/Month Also 1 Bedroom carpeting, very plush w/all W/d hookups References/ West Brookfield. SPECIAL! Refrigerator and stove $500 FREE RENT available in April the amenities of home. Credit Check Required Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 1/4 Mile To $675.00 Fenced yard, porch WITH MOVE-IN BY I-84 And MA Pike Both Apartments Include: Off-street parking Call 413-967-4937 ************** MARCH 31st No Pets Off-street Parking, Ceiling fans Asking $28,000 774-221-3124 Heat/Hot Water No pets/smoking References A Must 1st/last/security 508-867-8736 EQUAL HOUSING Call (508)347-9623 530 HOUSES FOR SALE ------Call: 774-230-0680 Section 8 OK OPPORTUNITY 9am-6pm Southbridge Call 508-765-8730 For Sale ************** Affordable 1, 2 and 3 315 sq ft Cottage 575 VACATION RENTALS All real estate advertising in Bedroom Apartments 3/4 bedroom Southbridge Spencer this newspaper is subject to in Narragansett, RI For Rent. third floor 2 Bedroom Victorian 4 room Located 1200 ft from state The Federal Fair Housing Act Spacious, Fully 1Bedroom, Heat & Hot of 1968, which makes it LARGE 1 BR $950/Month Apartment beach on lease land Applianced. 4 rooms Water, Hardwood Floors, in private area. Cape Cod illegal to advertise any NEAR BECKER Stove & Refrigerator preference, limitation or Starting at $698 3 bedroom 2nd floor Open May to mid October. Summer Rental 10 minutes to Worcester Newly renovated W/D hook-ups, Private Home Newly renovated discrimination based on race, Heat/Hot Water Fresh painted bathroom, first floor NO Pets color, religion, sex, handicap, Washer/dryer hookup most contents included 6 Room House Included! Laundry hookup $850/Month References photos available familial status (number of New floor in livingroom, West Yarmouth children and or pregnancy), $48,000 • A/C In Every Unit Sunroom. Both have been remodeled $700/Month $850/mo national origin, ancestry, age, References and [email protected] One Minute walk to Ocean Brand new stove and Section 8 is welcomed First & Last marital status, or any • Pool Off-street parking Income Verification or call beach. All amenities. intention to make an such Electric included, Required 508 885-2703 $950.00 per week. preference, limitation or • Basketball Court Call: 508-320-2175 860-928-6103 heat separate Call 617-698-0638 discrimination. This • Playground Call: 508-769-2500 Spencer EMETERY OTS newspaper will not SOUTHBRIDGE 546 C L [email protected] • On-Site Laundry $825 1 Bedroom Apartment knowingly accept any with deck, 3rd floor Double Burial Plot advertising for real estate 508-736-3619 94 East Main St Southbridge $550/Month Includes bronze marker in that is in violation of the law. INCOME LIMITS APPLY 2 bedroom apt Near Bus Route. quiet Our readers are hereby Large Three Bedroom Hillsboro memorial Gardens no utilities building No Smoking/Pets, Brandon, Florida 33511 SACO, MAINE informed that all dwellings natural gas heat Apartment, Nice Location. 2 different houses, both Separate Utilities Off-Street Parking. $3,800 advertising in this newspaper North Brookfield $650/month Coin-Op On-Site steps from the beach, quaint are available on and equal $850/Month Inexpensive to Heat neighborhood. opportunity basis. To Section 8 Welcome 2 bedroom apartment. Call: 774-289-3622 Heat/hot water included. 959 Main Street First/Last Month First/Last, Security & Minutes from Old Orchard. complain about Office Open From: Background Check 3 bedrooms each discrimination call The Hardwood floors, stove, 4 bedroom townhouse Call (508)764-2293 Monday-Friday refrigerator, trash pickup, no utilities, gas heat Worcester County $1400 - $2600. Department of Housing and 9:00am to 5:00pm Hot tubs, sunroom, views. Urban Development “HUD” elevator, secure entry, $900/month Call 508-892-5385 Memorial Park Saturday 10:00am on-site laundry, A/C, parking. Paxton, MA Park and walk to everything toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. [email protected] For the N.E. area, call HUD to 4:00pm Non-smoking, no pets. First/Last/Security, Sturbridge One lot with 2 grave sites ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Evening Appointments Available 1738 House $2,500.00 or best offer References Southbridge Call Tom at free number for the hearing $875/Month $20 Application Fee impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Brookside Terrace Modern 978-790-8226 WELLS, MAINE 11 Village Drive 508-867-4277 508-765-5542 2 Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment Duncan Block Bright, Clean and Spacious $900/Month 550 MOBILE HOMES Village By the Sea Southbridge,MA 01550 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. 505 APARTMENTS FOR Apartments Off-Street Parking SOUTHBRIDGE in quiet area All Appliances. Brookfield Pool complex, with RENT (508)764-7675 Deleaded, renovated Free Electric, Heat, Nanatomqua Mobile jacuzzi, exercise room, 3-bedroom, 3rd floor $750 per month Hot Water. Home Park (55+) outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, apartment. Off-Street Parking Mobile Home For Sale. A/C, cable. STURBRIDGE DOUGLAS Call 774 258-0147 Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. 11-17 Charlton Street 508-347-1101 Summer Rentals 1st floor apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom River Mill Available Immediately Large Kitchen & Living $875 Weekly 2 bedrooms Apartments Available 510 Room. Screen Porch Off-street parking Prices start at $845/month. Washer/dryer hook-ups, Southbridge & Carport. CALL FOR DAILY RATE Centrally located Includes heat, hot water, Village off-street parking, New 2 bedroom COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Park Rent $120/Month (508)429-7568 $895/month A/C, pool, fitness center Thompson, CT basement storage. Includes Taxes, Water, apartment. Off-street Sewerage, Trash and Road & children’s program. $675/month parking. No Pets. CHARLTON Call 508-397-3411 Off street parking. Section 8 ok! No drugs, dogs Prime Business Space Maintenance Call (508)476-3777 Now Renting 1BR or drama please Available CALL FOR PRICE To place your ad or 774-402-0145 Move-in Special!!! Good references required 2 Bedroom: on highly visible Rte. 20 774-262-7307 Ground level, open floor today, or for more DUDLEY W/D Hook-ups $775/Month Nice 2 bedroom apartment plan is ideal for For sale by & On-Site Laundry Call Joe 774-230-8486 professional. offices, small CHARLTON First & Security motivated owner: information, WEBSTER Ample Parking Call: 508-765-5852 exercise or dance studio, 2 bedroom Spacious Floor Plans Southbridge hair salon or pet grooming. 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More than $2 million has Jenner. four days of tough Torres raced three times and a chance at the trophy. been donated by Toyota over the One of six main driving training. became the first female winner in “For most of our participants, past several decades. events held during the annual The participants learn racing tech- 2002. this is the first time they have expe- For more information, visit Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, niques such as proper cor–nering, Racing requires unique athleti- rienced the limits of a car and how www.toyota.com/motorsports/pro_ the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race shifting and braking while acclimat- cism with regard to hand-eye coor- fast they can really go and still be in celeb. MARCH 06, 2013 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 767 VEHICLES WANTED 700 AUTOMOTIVE BEAUTIFUL 1993 RED 2001 OLDSMOBILE 1994 Honda MID SEASON DEAL 1998 30’ Cavalier 1997 FORD F150 ANTIQUE AUTO SEDAN DEVILLE 6 Cylinder, 8ft bed. INTRIGUE 300EX Quad 2006 Suzuki Gulf Stream Replaced engine in 2008 PARTS NEEDED 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES CADILLAC Silver, 170,000 miles, 5 speed with reverse Trailer w/2000 engine with 60,000 1937-1960 Ford 351 61,000 original miles V6 automatic, 4 door, power New tires Boulevard miles, added another 26,000 Car and truck sheet metal Excellent condition 1 owner locks/windows/seat/mirrors, In great condition Grey, VL800K, great bike, With screen room, Engine great, tranny fine trim and exterior parts only Windsor Motor Always garaged, V8, A/C, cruise control, Must see to appreciate mint condition, under 2,200 seasonal use at truck needs catalytic No mechanical parts $150 Front wheel drive, 4-door Very good condition, miles (always garaged). campgrounds. converter, frame is rusty. whatsoever A must see! New tires, one owner Will consider trade Shield, saddle bags, and $900 Also 1949-1951 Mercury sissy bar. 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Needs minor part to run for less than renting $7,000 OBO Developers final phase Express 2500 Invested $4000. in one year 745 RECREATIONAL LEER FIBERGLASS 2004 Pontiac GTO All Lots 50% off VEHICLES Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool, Best Offer TONNEAU COVER Take it away for only Torrid red with black leather 2008 Yamaha Activity Center 700 series New ‘08. Used $1500.00 interior, 5.7L LS1 V8, FZ6- 1997 35’ Call: 774-482-0408 one season. Fits Ford SD automatic transmission, 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY 508 989-8165 Call Us At: 1999-2007 shortbed 774 452-3613 73,000 miles. Holiday LOW MILES, Very Clean, 774-230-8586 Slider Guards. 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Provider months, and nearly half faced the most serious legal firms are carefully selected their legal issues and chal- issues,” says Rip Mason, CEO and the quality of service is lenges without professional of LegalShield. “Legal protec- closely monitored to main- help, according to a na–tional tion plans are a smart solu- tain the highest of standards. tion to the challenges that so study. WHAT TO LOOK FOR The Legal Needs Of many people encounter, such American Families Study as trying to find an attorney When comparing plans, found that even for serious and paying high hourly rates. consider these five criteria: issues such as an IRS audit, “These figures point to a 1. Does the provider have a an arrest for drunk driving, growing need by working dedicated law firm with expe- identity theft or buying a Americans for easier access rienced attorneys who have home, many Americans did to affordable and qualified exper–tise in the areas that not seek professional legal legal help. If legal assistance most affect individuals and advice or counsel. can be affordable and easy to families? Some legal services Most Americans don’t have obtain, more Americans offer one-size-fits-all forms any form of a legal protection would seek help when they and instructions and access plan to make getting qualified need it,” added Mason. to an attorney costs extra. legal help easy and afford- According to the study, 2. What services are able—and two-thirds have respondents reported paying in–cluded? Look for advice never even heard of the idea. an average hourly rate of and counsel, document prepa- A legal protection plan is a $284, with nearly 25 percent ration and review, phone calls kind of insurance that guar- paying in excess of $400 per and letters on your behalf, antees you’ll have legal pro- hour. Additionally, near?ly 20 and trial time allotment. Also, tection when you need it, no percent did not know their consider the categories of law matter how serious or trivial attorney’s hourly rate. that are covered. the issue. When asked if they would 3. Is your family covered by What’s more, for most be willing to pay $20 per the plan? Legal situations are working Americans, selecting month to have unlimited not age specific, so if your an attorney is a random access to qualified attorneys teen–ager or spouse has a car process, at best. Sixty-seven at an accomplished law firm accident, you want to be able percent of respondents for advice and counsel on to have the ease and peace of reported that they did not legal issues—no matter how mind of contacting an attor- know a lawyer to call prior to serious or trivial—more than ney for help. needing one. The vast majori- 60 percent of respondents 4. Are the attorneys accessi- Nearly 90 percent of working Americans don’t have any kind of legal protection plan that could make get- ty of survey respondents—92 reported they would be inter- ble? You want to be able to call ting qualified legal help easy and affordable. percent—found an attorney ested in purchasing such pro- your dedicated law firm to tection. randomly through an online seek advice, counsel and help Is College Worth It? Be Cyber Safe And your degree and what subject to pursue. Here are tips to help you with your journey: 1. Research where the jobs are. Set yourself up for success by preparing yourself to quali- Counterfeit Free fy for a job in a growth industry. For example, according to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, designer bag is a fraction of the cost of what it STEM (science, technology, engineering and should be, you can bet it’s a counterfeit,” math) occupations will grow from 6.8 million explains Galvin. “And buy prescription drugs to 8 million jobs by 2018. or any medicine only from reputable sites. 2. Investigate available support systems. Buying prescription drugs without a prescrip- Ask the schools you’re considering what kind tion is a recipe for disaster—when those drugs of guidance is available. Are there people you are tested, far too often they aren’t even the can talk to about the degree programs to make drugs that were ordered.” sure you’ve found the right fit? Will someone Staying cyber safe goes beyond steering walk you through the financial process? clear of fakes, however.If you’re offered some- “We find the student experience is just as thing free online, there’s probably a catch. critical as the academic journey,” said Dr. “Ever wonder why websites offer free movies Mary Hawkins, president, Bellevue or TV shows? It might be because when you University.“Our academic advisers make sure stream or download it, you’re also infecting students have found the best field of study for your computer with harmful viruses and themselves and our program directors speak malicious software,” warns Garth Bruen, directly with potential students if needed. By using your common sense, you can steer clear of Security Fellow at Digital Citizens. “Now that Each student works with a financial counselor fraud, knockoffs and dangerous drugs online. website has access to your personal informa- to understand available options, including tion that’s worth a lot more than a free movie. (NAPS) scholarships, corporate tuition assistance, (NAPS) “What consumers really need to realize is and military and veteran benefits. The combi- that the websites peddling counterfeits, bad While the costs associated with higher edu- If you’re like nearly 85 percent of cation have caused many to question the value nation of a solid academic program with a Americans, you’ve bought something online. drugs or ‘free’ movies may all be controlled by comprehensive support system gives our stu- the same criminal group,” adds Bruen. “They of a bachelor’s degree, according to 90 percent The problem is, that can expose you to of recent graduates surveyed in a study com- dents the tools necessary to thrive in their fraud. In just two recent months, over $2 bil- are clever and exploring as many ways as pos- education and their careers.” sible to make money.” missioned by the American Council on lion in counterfeit goods was sold. Education, the effort is well worth it. 3. Figure out how school will fit into Fortunately, living a “counterfeit free” life Just as you’d never knowingly walk down a your life. How much time can you reasonably dangerous street, staying safe online means These survey results echo findings from the may be possible, at least as far as Internet Bureau of Labor Statistics, which show that devote to your studies? Will you be more suc- shopping is concerned, says Tom Galvin, avoiding websites that pose dangers. Red flags cessful attending school part-time or full- include offering you something free and seek- workers whose highest level of education was Executive Director of Digital Citizens, an a high school diploma brought in median time? Do you want the structure of attending advocacy group dedicated to raising aware- ing personal information. a class at the same time every week or the flex- Safety can come from staying connected and weekly earnings of $638 a week, while those ness and protecting consumers. “Shopping with a bachelor’s degree collected $1,053 a ibility of completing your studies online? online is convenient and cost effective but we communicating with people you trust. If you Make sure the schools you consider offer the or someone you know has ever been a victim week. What’s more, research by can never lose sight that there is a network of EducationDynamics suggests that in less than options you need. criminals hoping to make a buck by tricking of an online scam or duped with a counterfeit Choosing the right degree and the right good, you may care to join the digital citizen 10 years, 60 percent of U.S. jobs will require us into buying counterfeit goods and some- postsecondary education. school can put you on the path to improving times even dangerous prescription drugs.” community and tell your story at www.digital- your future. Learn more at www.makeithap- citizensactionalliance.org. With the evidence strongly supporting the The best rule of thumb, he advises: If it value of completing your degree, the next pennow.org. seems too good to be true, it probably is. “If a questions that arise include where to seek Research Your Broker As You Would A Stock

To use the online tool, go to The First Step It’s also a good idea to check with www.finra.org/brokercheck. You “The first step any investor your state securities regulator, local can look up a specific firm or invest- should take before he or she does consumer groups or others who ment professional. You can also business is to use BrokerCheck to do have business relationships with a search by zip code. a background search,” said Gerri particular financial professional. When researching individuals, Walsh, president of FINRA Investor FINRA is the largest independent the tool can be used to find: Education Foundation. “Make sure regulator for all securities firms • employment history; the investment professional is doing business in the United States. • approved licenses, registrations, licensed either with FINRA as a reg- For more resources, visit and qualification exams passed; istered representative or with the www.finra.org/investors. • certain misdemeanor charges SEC or a state regulator as a regis- and convictions; and tered investment adviser.” • disciplinary actions and sanc- tions imposed by FINRA, the SEC or other regulators. When researching a firm, the tool can be used to find: • its address, legal status and types of business it engages in; • a 10-year history of all felony • 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week! charges and convictions, and cer- tain misdemeanor charges and con- victions; • disciplinary actions and proceed- Experts say before working with a broker or other financial professional, investors ings initiated by regulators; and should make sure that person is licensed to sell investments. • bankruptcy proceedings and • One Million Hits a Month arbitration award information. (NAPS) other financial professional, make Even if an individual or firm does Investing some time and effort in sure that person is licensed to sell not have a history of reported prob- researching your stockbroker—just you an investment. lems, the tool can help detect poten- as you would if he or she were a One way to do this is by using a tial red flags. For example, you can free online tool from the Financial see if an individual broker has www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com security—can pay dividends. That’s the word from experts who Industry Regulatory Authority switched firms frequently over a say before working with a broker or (FINRA) called BrokerCheck. short period of time, or if the firm Firms and Individuals has changed its name often. 4 • THE EXPRESS • Friday, March 8, 2013

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