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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, April 12, 2019 Tantasqua Art & Science Fair celebrates creativity BY ANNIE SANDOLI been very involved,” VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT said Emma Hubacz, a visual arts educator at FISKDALE — Tantasqua Regional High Tantasqua Regional School. “They even set School District held its up all of this in between annual Science Fair and classes.” All Arts Day Evening The elementary Preview on Tuesday, schools pursued projects April 2 at the high school, such as paper crafts and welcoming parents, fam- rock painting for a com- ilies, and community munity garden displayed members to admire the under a handmade hard work of the region’s tree with the children elementary, middle, and names from Burgess, high school students. Brookfield, Holland, The art show dis- and Wales Elementary played the art work of Schools carved into it. students from Brimfield “We received a grand Elementary, Holland to paint rocks with all Elementary, Burgess of our students and give Elementary, Wales them to the community Elementary, Tantasqua as a gift,” said Ashley Regional Junior High Simonds, art instructor School and Tantasqua at Brookfield Elementary Regional High School School. “Where our gar- and Technical Division, den is going to go in with projects including Brookfield is still to be everything from draw- determined.” ing, painting, and print- Tantasqua Regional ing to jewelry making, Junior High School sculpture, and pottery. focused on making their Annie Sandoli “The students have put student art work interdis- Kathryn Henry with her project on reusing plastic water bot- The rock painting display for a community garden. in a lot of effort and have tles to fill potholes. Turn To CREATIVITY page ­­­A7 Mountain bikers Wales VFW creating work toward local memorial park BY ANNIE SANDOLI park, so it can’t be taken to personalize, and $95 VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT away,” said Will Jarvis, for 12 by 12 inches with post commander of the eight lines to personalize, NEMBA chapter Wales VFW. “All the WALES—The Wales and there are 84 pieces of Veterans of Foreign Wars names on the memorials artwork to choose from BY ANNIE SANDOLI tain bikers, government Southbridge, Wales, VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT (VFW), in cooperation are sent to the national that can be added to the agencies, land managers, Holland, Charlton, with the Wales Board of war headquarters and bricks for $6. There are and local groups. The Spencer, Brookfield, Selectmen, is currently verified by the federal also benches with a per- STURBRIDGE—Local idea for a chapter in the East Brookfield, West working to consolidate government to make sure sonalized plaque avail- mountain bikers in Tantasqua Region was Brookfield, North the town’s war mon- each person served. Even able by inquiry. Central Massachusetts launched by Sturbridge Brookfield, and any com- uments into one Wales I was surprised that our The Wales Veterans communities have resident and mountain munities in the surround- Veterans Memorial Park small town has 38 peo- Memorial Park is sched- formed a Steering biker Nick Sokol. ing areas. The group located in front of the ple in the Middle East uled to be completed and Committee to explore “I’m a local rider who would be completely run Old Town Hall histori- Crisis.” open to the public on interest in the mountain loves the trails and loves by local mountain bik- cal building located at 5 The project has been Memorial Day, Monday, biking community for the connecting people with ers with representatives Main Street off of Route funded primarily by May 27, when there will establishment of a chap- the environment,” said of all the included towns 19. donations through the be an opening ceremo- ter of the New England Sokol. “The Tantasqua involved in management The new centralized sale of engraved bricks, ny with the residents, Mountain Biking region is a little non-cov- and members would pay location will provide which can be used to schools in the district, Association (NEMBA) in erage part of the NEMBA an annual fee to support much easier access to honor a loved one, show and the Boy Scouts. The the Tantasqua Region of map and we are trying the organization’s efforts. and free and handi- a business’ support for town is asking that vet- Massachusetts. to get everyone to agree “There are many riders capped parking for the Wales Veterans, or left erans and those who Each NEMBA chapter that the area needs it. It’s in the Tantasqua area, memorial, which will blank. The bricks will be know of a veteran come is a non-profit organiza- a way for us to generate but most of their outings include monuments in used in a walkway that is forward before then with tion focused on promot- money for trails, but also are informal,” said Willie honor of veterans of the part of the design of the the name to make sure ing mountain biking and to rally mountain bikers Jacobsz, a member of Revolutionary War, the new memorial site and that all Wales veter- community networking together to accomplish a the Tantasqua NEMBA Spanish American War, any brick dedicated to ans are honored on the in the region through goal of donating or rais- Steering Committee the Vietnam War, and the a veteran of any branch town’s monuments. maintaining and build- ing awareness and bring- advising team along with Middle East Crisis and in the service will have “This is the biggest ing trails, organizing reg- ing people and trails local mountain bikers serves as a way to pre- a star incised into the project I’ve done so far,” ular group rides, skills together.” Eammon Carleton, Bruce serve history and honor brick. The bricks cost $35 said Jarvis. “I would like clinics, and other social The proposed new Rioux, Paula Burton, the Wales residents who for four by eight inches to keep it a military cele- events for riders of all chapter in the Tantasqua and Brenda Carleton. fought for our country. and three lines to per- bration .” abilities, and acting as a Region would include “Some of them have “It’s going to be a per- sonalize, $45 for eight by The Wales VFW liaison between moun- Sturbridge, Brimfield, Turn To NEMBA page ­­­A7 manent war memorial eight inches and six lines Turn To VFW page ­­­A7 Brimfield Farmers Market opens Saturday

BRIMFIELD — According to the Brimfield Farmer’s Market Manager, Linda Fuchs: “You know spring is here when the Farmer’s Market opens.” If that’s the case, then spring “arrives” in the Hitchcock Academy parking lot on April 13 at 9 a.m. Nothing enhances taste like freshness and what could be fresher than local- ly produced food? Every dollar you spend goes right back into the local econ- omy, making it possible for the vendors in the Farmer’s Market to continue to bring you top quality goods week after week. It’s a once a week, Saturday treat, to stop in and look over the goods at the Market, which is open until 2 p.m. While some customers might like to shop early for best selection the 2 p.m. closing time means that people who rise early for work all week can sleep in on Saturday. This year, the Market will feature from among their vendors: fresh baked goods, organic local produce; lavender essentials; in season fresh fruits and vegetables; cut flowers, bouquets and perennials; homemade ice cream and ice cream sandwiches made with locally produced maple products; locally produced maple products; orchids and perennials; soaps, salts, washes and balms; various handmade and quilted items, and top quality meats. Start your weekly menu planning with the Brimfield Farmer’s Market, Saturday mornings in the Hitchcock Academy parking lot.

Courtesy At left: Chrissy’s Country Stitches, a vendor at the Brimfield Farmer’s Market. 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 12, 2019 Hitchcock Academy schedule of activities BRIMFIELD — Due to School Vacation Week, no class Instructor- National Association of Canine Scent Hitchcock Academy will function with the following Thursday, April 18 Work abbreviated schedule. National High Fives Day: If you think Hitchcock Friday, April 19 Academy is worthy of your High Five please support ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Traditional open Monday, April 15 our fundraising effort at: www.hitchcockacademy.org AA meetings in a friendly setting. Come early to chat FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: no class FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: STEAM: no class and share in refreshments. Time: 7:30 PM WEIGHT WATCHERS: Traditional Weight SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs all year long Saturday, April 20 Watchers meetings! Times: Weigh-in/Registrations: and is well suited for all levels of practitioners includ- FARMER’S MARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON: 9 5:30PM Meeting: 6:00 PM Leader: Angela Kramer. ing beginners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez 413 279-4330 for AM – 2 PM in the Hitchcock Academy Parking lot. Visit www.weightwatchers.com to become a member more information K9 NOSEWORK® - is a sport open to all breeds or to learn more about Weight Watchers. FENCING: no class this week of dogs and their people. Progressive training lev- SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs all year long AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) no class this els offered. Offered at 3 levels. (6 classes) Fee: $145 and is well suited for all levels of practitioners includ- week Saturdays 9-10:30; Instructor: Laurie Merritt, MEd, ing beginners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez 413 279-4330 for K9 NOSEWORK® is a sport open to all breeds CPDT-KA, CNWI; Certified Professional Dog Trainer- more information. of dogs and their people. Progressive training lev- Knowledge Assessed; Certified K9 NoseWork® Tuesday, April 16 els offered. Offered at 3 levels. (6 classes) Fee: $145 Instructor- National Association of Canine Scent ART GROUP: no meeting this week Saturdays 9-10:30; Instructor: Laurie Merritt, MEd, Work Wednesday, April 17 CPDT-KA, CNWI; Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Sunday, April 21 Happy Easter. FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: Music & Movement: Knowledge Assessed; Certified K9 NoseWork® Local residents initiated into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, La. — The following fessional staff and alumni to be ini- that recognized excellence in all aca- mer President Jimmy Carter, NASA local residents were recently initiated tiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. demic disciplines. Today, the Society astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Membership is by invitation only and has chapters on more than 300 cam- John Grisham and YouTube co-founder Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selec- requires nomination and approval by puses in the United States and the Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi tive all-discipline collegiate honor soci- a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of Philippines. Its mission is “To recog- awards nearly $1 million to outstand- ety. seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are nize and promote academic excellence ing students and members through Austin Buckner of Fiskdale was initi- eligible for membership. Graduate stu- in all fields of higher education and to graduate and dissertation fellowships, ated at Westfield State University. dents in the top 10 percent of the num- engage the community of scholars in undergraduate study abroad grants, Jessica Stolecki of Brimfield was ini- ber of candidates for graduate degrees service to others.” funding for post-baccalaureate develop- tiated at State University of New York may also qualify, as do faculty, pro- More About Phi Kappa Phi ment, and grants for local, national and at Potsdam. fessional staff and alumni who have Since its founding, more than 1.5 mil- international literacy initiatives. For These residents are among approx- achieved scholarly distinction. lion members have been initiated into more information about Phi Kappa Phi, imately 30,000 students, faculty, pro- Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organi- visit www.phikappaphi.org. under the leadership of undergradu- zation’s notable members include for- ate student Marcus Great For Easter, Bridal Parties, L. Urann who had Graduation, Birthday, Anniversary, a desire to create Gifts or any special occasion. a different kind of Center of Hope hosts Cinco de Mile road race honor society: one BY ANNIE SANDOLI called the Gobble Gobble road entertainment. Pre-registration CORRESPONDENT race and took place the week- done before May 1 is $30 per per- LESTAGE CONVERTIBLE COLLECTION end before Thanksgiving each son and registration done after SOUTHBRIDGE—The Center year. The organization decided May 1 and on the same day of of Hope Foundation, a nonprof- to move it to the spring as part the event is $40. The 1 Mile Fun it based in Southbridge that of its partnership with the Hoyt Run is $20 and does not include focuses on helping people with foundation and in hopes of nicer alcohol. On the day of the race, $10 OFF New RepaiR OR disabilities, is looking for peo- weather. registration starts at 8:30am, the ple to volunteer in its Cinco de “The race is one of several 1 Mile Fun Run is at 9:45 a.m., puRchase with cOupON fundraisers we do, and it’s great the 5K and 10K are at 10:30 a.m., (Cannot be used on prior purchase or repair.) Exp 4/30/19 Mile road race on Sunday, May 5 to raise money for its Special for our agency,” said Chauvin. and the post-race entertainment Olympics and Recreational “The funding to our Special will go from 9:30 a.m. to approxi- Program, which gives individ- Olympics Program benefits mately 2 p.m. THE uals with disabilities the oppor- about 150 athletes in a variety To pre-register online, go to & ART GALLERY of sports and helps pay for their http://www.thecenterofhope. A Family Business Since 1949 tunity to participate in unified PITCH! sporting events throughout the tuition, uniform costs, and staff- org/road-race. For more infor- 136 Main Street • Spencer • 508-885-3385 CHECK OUT THE ing. We serve nine sports total mation or to sponsor the event, SPORTS ACTION! year. cormierspencer.com The event will include a 5K, over four seasons and each sea- contact Ryan Chauvin at (508) 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run with son there are one to three differ- 764-4085 or emailing RChavin@ a course that runs through ent sports that we oversee.” thecenterofhope.org. Southbridge. There will be post- Along with helping race entertainment, including many individuals get music, food, beer and wine, active and involve obstacle courses, and a best themselves in an athlet- Federated Church to host Cinco de Mayo outfit contest, ic community, Center with all the proceeds from the of Hope also offers day Easter Egg Hunt day going directly to the Center habilitation, vocational of Hope. employment services, STURBRIDGE — The Federated “This event is really fun — it’s housing services, and Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale outdoors, and we are trying to does advice outreach will host its 2nd Annual Community get as many people as possible,” work, including support- Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April said Ryan Chauvin, Director of ing Building Bridges, 20, on the Sturbridge Common start- Clinical Services at the Center a self-advocacy group ing promptly at 10 a.m. The event is of Hope foundation. “The Center made up of people with sponsored in part by Interskate 91 in of Hope has been around for disabilities. Now that it Wilbraham, and their fabulous team St. John Paul II Parish over 60 years helping people has such an extensive of children’s entertainment special- with disabilities and it services recreational division, ists and produced with special assis- a great deal of our community. however, it needs even tance from Sturbridge Scout Troop The individuals who are part more support and fund- 161. Youth Ministry of our Special Olympics and ing to keep doing every- A number of other fun activi- Recreation Program wouldn’t thing it does for the com- ties will be available for children be able to participate without munity. attending the event, including Fish Fry the help and support we receive Registration lawn games and a craft table. The from our fundraising events.” for the Cinco de Mile Sturbridge Recreation Committee Every Friday during Lent Prior to this year, the Center road race is open now will sponsor face painting, and of Hope’s annual race to ben- and includes entry, a volunteers from the Joshua Hyde road race t-shirt, choice 4:30pm - 7:00pm efit the Special Olympics and Library will be on hand to read spe- Recreational Program was of burrito, a cup of beer or wine, and post-race cial holiday stories. Children will – MENU – also receive a special treat provided Fried Fish Dinner ...... $10 by Sturbridge’s HearthStone Market. According to organizers, the event Fritters & Chips ...... $10 is free of charge but a donation of Chowder & Fritters ....$10 one personal care item is appreciated Chowder ...... $5 as part of The Federated Church of Fritters ...... $6 Sturbridge and Fiskdale’s ongoing effort to service the community. French Fries ...... $4 Beverage included with price

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Box 90, Flannery, Judith A, to Fuller, Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. and leave a message. Southbridge, MA 01550 Timothy M. Friday, April 12, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­3 Webster man teaches NRA gun safety course WEBSTER — Firearm ownership cate and reduce the fear of firearms to ground check and report the sale to the continues to grow exponentially year ensure the safety of the population as state to be documented in the records over year within the United States, a whole. Education and the proper atti- bureau. and more specifically Massachusetts. tude regarding firearm safety will cause In addition to these laws and funda- Accuracy Watch Americans enjoy the rights and free- the most impactful reduction in firearm mentals, the course also covers proper doms that citizens of many other coun- related events. The NRA home firearm storage of firearms, cleaning and main- The Sturbridge Villager is committed to tries do not, the ability to keep and bear safety course instructs students that a tenance of firearms, different ammu- accuracy in all its news reports. Although arms, which the second amendment gun by itself is neither safe nor unsafe. nition and most importantly, the safe numerous safeguards are in place to ensure of the constitution has empowered us Any of the unfortunate events happen loading and unloading of firearms. accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. since 1791. from one of two reasons, negligence or Gun laws and regulations can often Confirmed fact errors will be corrected Gun ownership originated to protect ignorance. be misguided emotion towards a pas- individuals from tyrannical govern- If the basic fundamental rules of safe sionate nerve that strikes individuals. at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a ment. They have evolved into tools in firearm handling are followed, unfortu- All media platforms as well as political timely manner. the 21st century to serve many purpos- nate events related to firearms will not agendas are also often manipulated. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- es. Gun ownership varies from reasons occur. When focusing on the safety of firearms, 4111 or email news@stonebridgepress. today such as hunting, target shooting, The NRA home firearm safety course the main objective remains the same news during normal business hours. During competition and personal defense with- which teaches the fundamentals of fire- across all individuals. No one wants non-business hours, leave a message in in and outside the home. arm safety as a foundation course that to have unfortunate firearm events. In the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will Americans enjoy this powerful right should not be the end all be all of fire- the case of everyone wanting the pop- return your phone call. that citizens of many other countries arms. ulation to be safer, firearm safety and cannot experience. With this right Matt also helps students with firearm education should be a high priority for comes the strong responsibility of hav- consultation when students are ready all individuals. ing the safe skills and attitude towards to make a firearm purchase and he also This is not an issue of liberal versus handling firearms. Matt Lanava, certi- schedules range time for students to try conservative, nor is it a democrat ver- Federated Church fied NRA instructor, teaches the home out certain firearms and the ability to sus republican issue; this is the priority firearm safety course in Webster, and practice safe shooting principles. of safety from a multitude of angles travels to other locations to instruct The course also covers what many from the handling of firearms that one invites community the high level, four-hour course which find to be confusing laws within the may come across whether intentionally individuals enroll in for a multitude state of Massachusetts and help filling or not as well as proper storage away of reasons. One of the main reasons out the application form. Many believe from unauthorized persons and making to sing “Hallelujah” includes but is not limited to persons that obtaining firearms is an easy pro- sure everyone takes the proper respon- looking to obtain a License to Carry cess without much regulation. This is sibilities. STURBRIDGE — “Hallelujah! (LTC) firearms within Massachusetts. convoluted fact as in Massachusetts, Matt is available to conduct your fire- Hallelujah!” If you’re one of those With the large amount of firearms individuals purchasing firearms from arm safety courses or field any other singers who can’t resist the urge to in existence, Matt has a goal to edu- a dealer must submit a federal back- questions anyone may have. sing along when you hear the first bars of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, you may just be interested in adding your voice to The Federated Church Valley Green Grow appeals of Sturbridge and Fiskdale’s choir when they perform the piece as a community sing on Easter Sunday! Andrew Kosiba, director of Federated’s planning board decision small but enthusiastic church choir, says the Handel piece is so popular that he’s hoping area singers will turn out to BY JASON BLEAU ed by bias and personal ani- representatives testified that gerated while others have VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT help raise the rafters in celebration of mus and was entered in bad the proposaed project would argued that the plan would Easter. “We’ve put the word out to area faith,” the document states, meet and satisfy the crite- compromise Charlton’s char- singers, school choirs and anyone with CHARLTON – An appeal specifically naming Planning ria and conditions necessary acter and showed concerns an appreciation for Handel’s iconic ora- has been filed in land court Board chair Patricia Rydlak for approval in accordance about its location in relation torio that they are welcome to join us arguing against the decision in these accusations. The with Charlton’s subdivision to schools and homes as well in performing this beautiful piece of of the Charlton Planning complaint seeks the annul- regulations without requir- as the impact odor and traf- music. The more the merrier!” Board to deny the plans of ment of the Planning Board’s ing any waivers,” the docu- fic would have on Charlton. Kosiba says the group will rehearse Valley Green Grow to devel- decision and the approval ment states. “At the time of There have also been argu- on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the op what has been called the of the subdivision plan. It the final hearing on March ments as to whether marijua- church sanctuary at 8 Maple Street, largest marijuana growing also seeks to hold the town 6, 2019, the Planning Board’s na falls under agricultural Sturbridge and will perform the piece operation in the nation on the responsible for legal and councel had reviewed the use in Massachusetts. at the conclusion of the Easter service site of Charlton Orchards. engineering fees associated submissions and agreed All of this led to an attempt which begins at 9:30 a.m. For more The appeal document, with the process. with plantiffs’ experts. by residents to ban recre- information, please call the Church dated April 1, argued that In addition to laying out Consequently, the Planning ational marijuana altogether office at (508) 347-3915 or email chur- the Charlton Planning Board the application process Board was without any through a bylaw adopted in [email protected]. unlawfully denied the plan undertaken to that point, expert basis on which to August. This was recently by Valley Green Grow, also the document also referenc- rest any conclusions that the shot down by Judge Robert known as VGG, and argued es YouTube video copies of definitive site plan was defi- B. Foster who will also over- DON’T MISS A BEAT that the company made effec- Planning Board meetings as cient.” see this new appeal, as well CHECK OUT THE tive arguments during pub- well as a screenshot alleged- The complaint comes after as a second appeal previ- lic hearings on the matter ly made by Patricia Rydlak around a year of debating ously filed by Valley Green SPORTS ACTION! justifying its approval. The (identified as “Patsy Ann”) and division among both Grow concerning the rejec- 18-page document states on the Preserve Charlton’s citizens and boards within tion of the site plan by the Valley Green Grow’s belief Character Facebook page the town of Charlton. While Planning Board in January. that the Planning Board indicating that the chair’s the Planning Board denied Both appeals are expected violated Massachusetts law position against the VGG the project the majority of to be heard by Judge Foster and the town fo Charlton’s project. The Planning Board the Board of Selectmen have later own subdivision regulations put its final stamp of dis- shown support for the ini- this calling the decision “arbi- approval on the project by tiative while the public has month. trary,” “capricious” and “not denying the subdivision plan been split on both the initia- More than Accountants. grounded in substantial evi- in March, leading to the chal- tive and the approval pro- dence.” lenge in Land Court. cess. Some have seen it as a “As evident in public “Throughout the public potential source of income record, the Planning Board’s hearing process, all of the for the town whose harm determination was motivat- plantiffs’ consultants and and impact has been exag-

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BY JASON BLEAU situation was quickly officials said that a 4-inch floor of the home. The VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT upgraded to a 2nd Alarm water supply line that damage to the home has fire with outside depart- extended up the drive- been assessed at $100,000 CHARLTON – A late ments called in to assist. way to the front of the although a cause has yet night blaze resulted in Charlton dispatched residence which served to be determined. The no injuries but the loss Engines 1 and 2 as as the entry point for first home was deemed unin- of a residential home as well as Tower 1, Taker responders as they began habitable. several fire departments 2, Forestry Vehicle 1 an interior attack on the The Charlton Fire turned out to manage the and Cars 2 and 4 to the fire. Most of the fire was Department did not emergency. scene while Auburn confined to the upper return calls requesting According to and Oxford fire depart- level of the home, with an information on the fire the Charlton Fire ments also reported to additional line utilized to before press time, how- Department, the initial the scene. Southbridge extinguish the flames. ever they released infor- call came in at around Fire Department pro- The fire extinguished mation on social media 11:31 p.m. on April 2, vide station coverage for within the hour, offi- updating the public on reporting a structure fire Charlton while firefight- cially deemed “under the incident. A press on Freeman Road. Crews ers tackled the fire. By control” at 12:19 a.m. on release confirmed that an arrived to find a building 11:39 p.m., firefighting the morning of April 3. investigation is under- engulfed at 136 Freeman had begun. Electrical was cut from way with the assistance Courtesy Rd., with Charlton Upon arriving, fire- the home around an hour of the District 7 Fire What remains of a home on Freeman Road that was engulfed Engine 3 and Car 1 first fighters immediately later. Most of the damage Investigation Unit. in flames on the night of April 2. on the scene. Police also noticed flames from the due to fire and water was arrived on scene. The roof of the building. Fire confined to the second Simple strategies for a larger tomato harvest

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Well folks, it’s that time of year wash windows in sit for a few hours, replacing holders. Not only do they serve their again. The annual domestic ritual that direct sunlight, which Take towels every half hour or so original purpose in the closet, but the brings family members everywhere causes streaks. This the until all traces of stain are inexpensive storage pockets can be used together to work in happy harmony or happens because the gone. Or, my favorite trick all over the house. Best of all, the clear harried havoc -- the yearly task of Spring cleaning liquid dries Hint is to use an absorbent terry plastic bags allow for easy identification Cleaning! faster than you can towel and blot the stain out of the contents. Here are some ideas: The two magic words to successful wipe it off. KAREN by pressing hard with my *Hang a shoe bag in the garage or spring cleaning are: Prioritize and To boost the clean- heel, repeating with a new workshop to hold lightweight tools, Delegate. In today’s busy world, we ing power of regular TRAINOR section of the towel until the paintbrushes, work gloves and the like. can’t possibly get our homes spotlessly cleaning solutions, stain is no longer visible. *A shoe bag hung out of sight on the clean and keep our sanity, so, you must add a teaspoon of ** inside of a hall closet door keeps gloves, decide what your priorities are. I find white household vinegar to your spray Read on for a few more spring clean- mittens and hats all in one place. if you get the walls and windows clean, bottle. ing strategies: *Hang one in the inside of a pantry then you have fresh surroundings that ** cabinet for easy access to spray cleaners, inspire you to continue onto the floors After cleaning wood floors, do a final For a sparkling glass oven door, wipe aprons, scrub brushes and cleansers. and organizing the clutter. If you don’t buff this easy way: Simply spray your the window with household ammonia *In the laundry room, shoe bags can have time to reline shelves or reorganize dry mop with (non greasy/slippery) fur- and let it set for several minutes. Scrape hold pre-treat sprays, sock holders, every cupboard, don’t fret. Focus your niture polish. Go over floor evenly, for a away grease with a spatula and wipe the dryer sheets and even all the change energies on the obvious. nice top shine. window clean to a quick shine. collected from “heavy pockets.” Also, don’t hesitate to delegate chores ** ** *Linen closets stocked with the fami- to each family member. If you assign In the bathroom, rubbing alcohol is To get at dust on louvered doors or ly’s health and beauty aids can benefit them manageable tasks, they are more an inexpensive and handy cleaning shutters, wrap a cloth around a ruler, from a bag to keep shampoo, deodorant, apt to cooperate. Read on for some tips aid. Use it full strength on a cotton ball spray with polish and run the flat end extra toothpaste, facecloths, etc. in place. to help make Spring Cleaning get done to polish up chrome bath fixtures on across each louver. ** in record time. the sink and tub. And, if you have any ** Win Dinner for Two at the Publick ** hair spray residue on your bathroom A capful of liquid fabric softener House This tip is an old favorite of mine, but mirror, a rubbing of alcohol will remove mixed with a quart of water makes a fast Your tips can win you a great dinner it works so well, it bears repeating. To all traces of the chemical better than any and convenient lint-free cleaner for glass for two at the historic Publick House work more efficiently, professional window cleaner. and plexiglass frames and tabletops. Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send house cleaners recommend beginning ** ** in a hint to be entered into a random your work from top to bottom. Also, Carpet stains can be a big challenge. Did you know a dab of silver polish drawing. One winner per month will win start cleaning in one corner of a room Here are some ways to make the task a paste easily removes crayon marks from a fabulous three course dinner for two at and work clockwise. Have a trash bag little less daunting: vinyl flooring? the renown restaurant, located on Route handy so you can toss dirty paper towels Before cleaning carpets, scrape off any ** 131 across the town common in historic and litter away as you travel across the solid residue. To coax a greasy stain out Dust high walls and ceiling fans this Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business room. of a carpet, sprinkle cornstarch or corn- way: Simply place an old nylon stocking of dispensing tips, not inventing them ** meal on the stain. Leave on overnight over your dust mop. When you are done, (although I can take credit for some), I’m Here’s a great way to sort items that so the grease can be absorbed. Vacuum just discard the stocking and the mop is counting on you readers out there to share belong in other rooms in the house. Save well the next morning. If stain remains, ready for its next task. your best helpful hints! steps by designating a handled plastic try applying a non-flammable dry-clean- ** Do you have a helpful hint or handy grocery bag to each family member’s ing agent to the spot with a white Remember those little eyeglass clean- tip that has worked for you? Do you have room. Simply hang the bags on the door- towel. Blot from the outside edges in. ing tissues? If you use them to dust pic- a question regarding household or gar- knob or someplace handy in the room If you are dealing with a water soluble ture frames, you’ll never have to worry den matters? If so, why not share them you are cleaning. Place each person’s stain, there is no need to rush out and about liquid seeping in under the glass. with readers of Stonebridge Press news- misplaced items into their individual buy commercial cleaning products. The ** papers? Send questions and/or hints bags. When the room is cleaned, you secret is blot, blot, blot! Try soaking Use an upholstery shampoo to remove to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge need only pick up the bag and hang it stain with a solution made of a tea- mattress stains. Be sure to spray the Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, on their bedroom doorknobs to remind spoon of dishwashing detergent to a pint area with a disinfectant to prevent must- MA 01550. Or E-mail KDRR@aol. them to put their stuff away of water. Dab and blot with a white iness. com. Hints are entered into a drawing ** cloth from the edges to the center of ** for dinner for two at the historic Publick Somehow, washing windows gives the stain, turning cloth as the stain is Spring cleaning chores are easier if House Inn. you a great sense of accomplishment, absorbed. Finally, place a few layers items are in order and easily accessible. so I always try to begin my spring clean- of absorbent paper towels on top of the One of my best organizing tips is to uti- ing by letting the sun shine in! Never stain, cover with heavy books, and let lize those good old fashioned vinyl shoe Automotive memorabilia

Regular readers industry. Henry Ford’s were available to middle class of this column know mass production tech- families. Many people have that antique and niques became standard fond memories of cars and vintage automobiles in manufacturing cars. there are a wide range of auto- can be very valuable. The “Big Three” auto motive collectibles, also called Automotive memora- manufacturers Ford, automobilia, that are popular bilia is also popular General Motors and with collectors. One type of with collectors and Chrysler led the indus- automobilia collectors prize some pieces can com- try during the 1920’s. are oil cans. A rare Indian mand strong prices. There had been 253 auto motorcycle oil can sold for Automobile his- Antiques, manufacturers in 1908. over $7,000 in an online auc- tory dates back By 1929, only 44 compa- tion. License plates are also well over 100 Collectibles nies remained, with the popular. A 1903 Massachusetts years. The History “Big Three” accounting license plate numbered 437 sold Channel credits & Estates for 80 percent of sales. for $6,500 this year. Collectors Wilhelm Maybach, The Great Depression seek out other types of auto- of Daimler Motoren WAYNE TUISKULA caused many additional mobilia including advertising Gesellschaft, for cre- auto manufacturers to posters and brochures, hood ating the first mod- fold. ornaments, and racing memo- ern motorcar, a Mercedes in Despite fewer manufactur- rabilia. 1901. American manufacturers ers, cars became more afford- Vintage gas pumps are some would later dominate the auto able after mass production and of the most valuable automo- tive collectibles. Visible gas pumps are among the more popular types. Visible pumps have glass that is marked to show how many gallons were being pumped into a car. Wayne model # 491 “Roman col- umn” pumps have also brought prices as high as $31,000 at auction. A Raymond “4 In 1 Justice” five-gallon visible gas pump went for $38,500 in 2015. A 10-gallon visible gas pump by Stanocola brought $50,000 at auction in 2016. There are most popular varieties and estate sales to me at info@cen- other styles besides visible command strong prices. As tralmassauctions.com. Your gas pumps that are also highly with any antique or collectible, question may be answered in a collectible. A Shell Showcase condition is very important. future column. Computing gas pump dis- Collectors will pay more for bet- We are selling a visible gas played Shell products like oil ter examples. As I mentioned pump and other automobilia in and car polish inside a glass in a previous column, Oilzum our Wilmington online estate case in the pump. One sold for motor oils and lubricants were auction that is taking place $34,000 in 2012. The Mobilgas produced by White and Bagley now and ends on May 1. Our Tokheim 36 Adc showcase of Worcester. An Oilzum next live auction takes place pump generated even more standup curb sign sold for for in Worcester on May 30. Other interest, selling for $64,000 in $52,000 in 2016. Some rarer sales and events are being 2016. Even the globes on top of signs have sold for 6 figures. planned. Please see www. the pumps can produce strong Also in 2016, a 40 inch “Double centralmassauctions.com for auction results. A Mccoard Chief Gasoline” sign fetched details on these events. Airliner Gas pump globe sold $105,000. In 2016 a “Smith-o- for $33,000. A Pioneer Gasoline Lene Aviation Brand” 48” gas- Contact us at: Wayne Gas globe brought $40,000 and oline sign brought $110,000. A Tuiskula Auctioneer/Appraiser Refiners Gasoline Gas pump “Musgo Gasoline” 47 and three- Central Mass Auctions for globe went for $64,000. quarter-inch double-sided sign Antique Auctions, Estate Sales Some automobile adver- cruised to $233,000 at a 2016 and Appraisal Services www. tising signs are also highly auction. centralmassauctions.com (508- desirable. Older enamel and Please email any questions 612- 6111), info@centralmas- older neon signs are two of the about antiques, auctions and sauctions.com

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English teacher brings her stu- favorite project as part of a of minerals, which mosquito nology, including global warm- CREATIVITY dents up to the art room to cre- people’s choice award given to repellant is most efficient, and ing and the accumulation of continued from page A1­­­ ate their own books as part of the student with the most liked even several projects integrat- trash. Kathryn Henry did her the Altered Book Project.” display and presentation of the ing the arts with science, one project on how we can use plas- ciplinary this year, with proj- The high school students had evening. of which was a project by stu- tic bottles to successfully fill ects intersecting art with math, impressive setups in several “It is very unique this year,” dents Caraline Stewart and potholes in the road. science, and English through of the classrooms, showing off said Kerry Breinlinger, a sci- Mya Harnois on the effects of “The purpose of this is to get topics such as Mendel’s pea their drawings, paintings, tex- ence teacher at Tantasqua classical music on concentra- people in their community to plant experiments, tessella- tiles, handmade jewelry, small Regional High School. “There tion and studying efficiency. recycle more if they see a good tions, and bookmaking. metals, pottery, and prints. The are a lot of different I would “The science fair helped me reason to,” said Henry. “We long doing art but I seniors had their own show- not have predicted and I’m research and figure out what I For more information on think it’s important to find the cases throughout the hallways impressed with their creativ- can do to help my schoolwork,” Tantasqua’s annual Art and connections to other learning that included all mediums. ity.” said Stewart. “I have trouble Science Fair, to purchase stu- areas to other learning areas The competitive science fair The science projects cov- reading and this helped raise dent artwork, or to learn more to, said Carol Willard, the included life science and engi- ered topics including how oil my grades.” about the high school science art instructor at Tantasqua neering projects from the high influences aquatic plant devel- Other projects were impres- projects, call the high school at Regional Junior High School. school grades and gave visi- opment, the effects of drink- sive attempts at solving cur- 508-347-9301. “For instance, the eighth grade tors a chance to vote on their ing water with different levels rent issues in science and tech-

team and board of directors, become better at it.” build friendships, great for the NEMBA we will go the the NEMBA The Steering Committee area.” VFW continued from page A1­­­ continued from page A1­­­ board, the mothership, and wants people to know that the The Steering Committee petition for a new chapter,” most beneficial thing about for the proposed Tantasqua affiliated themselves with the is also working to make Wales said Jacobsz. “Our call is for establishing a new chapter in NEMBA chapter is planning surrounding chapters such as a Purple Heart town, which people to please step up, show Central Massachusetts is that to have a community meeting Wachusett, Blackstone Valley, means it would be formally your support, and volunteer to is provides a community for during the month of May to and Pioneer Valley, but they recognized for its strong com- become involved.” local riders of all ages and abil- see if there is positive inter- have to drive very far to ride mitment to and recognition Part of the efforts of the ities to turn to for group activi- est in moving forward with with other people. There are of veterans with residents Steering Committee includes ties, instructional courses, and the establishment of the group. enough riders in the area to who have received the Purple involving more people in the scheduled rides that are close The location and details of the establish a separate chapter.” Heart. area, both beginners and expe- to home. meeting will be posted online. The next step is for the For more information on the rienced riders, and making a “It’s a community and that is For more information on the Steering Committee to provide new Wales Veterans Memorial special effort to include young the most important thing,” said establishment of the Tantasqua evidence to the NEMBA that Park, contact Will Jarvis at people and women. Jacobsz. “It’s so nice to have NEMBA chapter, contact Nick there is sufficient interest for 413-245-7571. To purchase a “There are so many people like-minded people who love Sokol at NickSokolTrails@ a Tantasqua Region Chapter, brick, sign up in person at who want to ride but don’t the environment, ride togeth- gmail.com. To be kept and they are encouraging peo- the Transfer Station on some know where to go,” said er, and after riding together informed with the progress of ple to come forward if they Wednesdays and Saturdays Jacobsz. “It’s really not a dare- have a drink of water or beer the group, join the Tantasqua would like to get involved or or go to https://polarengrav- devil sport, it’s a pedestrian or whatever you choose and Area MTBers Facebook group see a chapter in the area. ing.com/waleswarmonument. sport and you can ride at your talk. It’s about building com- at https://www.facebook.com/ “If we find there are enough General donations can be own pace. It’s like walking on a munity around something we groups/1996785643964693. people who want this chapter mailed to PO Box 324 in Wales, trail but on a bike. You can be love and it helps the health of and will join a management Massachusetts 01081. a novice and they will help you the community, mental health, Center of Hope hosts Bay State Games Cinco de Mile road race offers 31st

BY ANNIE SANDOLI a great deal of our community. does advice outreach work, CORRESPONDENT The individuals who are part including supporting Building of our Special Olympics and Bridges, a self-advocacy group scholarship SOUTHBRIDGE—The Center Recreation Program wouldn’t made up of people with disabil- of Hope Foundation, a nonprof- be able to participate without ities. Now that it has such an it based in Southbridge that the help and support we receive extensive recreational division, REGION — The Bay State dents will then be selected for focuses on helping people with from our fundraising events.” however, it needs even more Games is pleased to announce regional interviews which disabilities, is looking for peo- Prior to this year, the support and funding to keep that applications are now will be conducted June 17-19. ple to volunteer in its Cinco de Center of Hope’s annual race doing everything it does for the being accepted for the 2019 At the conclusion of region- Mile road race on Sunday, May to benefit the Special Olympics community. Future Leaders Scholarship al interviews, six statewide 5 to raise money for its Special and Recreational Program was Registration for the Cinco Program. This marks the scholarship winners will be Olympics and Recreational called the Gobble Gobble road de Mile road race is open now thirty-first year of this valu- announced. Program, which gives individ- race and took place the week- and includes entry, a road race able scholarship program Additional information uals with disabilities the oppor- end before Thanksgiving each t-shirt, choice of burrito, a cup that recognizes the leaders of on the scholarship and a tunity to participate in unified year. The organization decided of beer or wine, and post-race tomorrow who excel in aca- link to an application form sporting events throughout the to move it to the spring as part entertainment. Pre-registration demics, community service, can be found at www.bay- year. of its partnership with the Hoyt done before May 1 is $30 per per- and athletics. The scholar- stategames.org/future-lead- The event will include a 5K, foundation and in hopes of nicer son and registration done after ship program is available ers-scholarship. Information 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run with weather. May 1 and on the same day of to any Massachusetts High on sports to be offered at a course that runs through “The race is one of several the event is $40. The 1 Mile Fun School student who is cur- the 2019 Bay State Summer Southbridge. There will be post- fundraisers we do, and it’s great Run is $20 and does not include rently in grade 11 as of the Games can be found at www. race entertainment, including for our agency,” said Chauvin. alcohol. On the day of the race, 2018-2019 school year and baystategames.org/sum- music, food, beer and wine, “The funding to our Special registration starts at 8:30am, the participates in the Bay State mer-sports. obstacle courses, and a best Olympics Program benefits 1 Mile Fun Run is at 9:45 a.m., Summer or Winter Games. For questions, email info@ Cinco de Mayo outfit contest, about 150 athletes in a variety the 5K and 10K are at 10:30 a.m., Six $2,000 scholarships will baystategames.org or with all the proceeds from the of sports and helps pay for their and the post-race entertainment be awarded to the top appli- call 781-932-6555. day going directly to the Center tuition, uniform costs, and staff- will go from 9:30 a.m. to approxi- cants. About the Massachusetts of Hope. ing. We serve nine sports total mately 2 p.m. “Bay State Games is proud Amateur Sports Foundation/ “This event is really fun — it’s over four seasons and each sea- To pre-register online, go to to provide valuable college Bay State Games outdoors, and we are trying to son there are one to three differ- http://www.thecenterofhope. scholarships to student-ath- The Massachusetts get as many people as possible,” ent sports that we oversee.” org/road-race. For more infor- letes representing high Amateur Sports Foundation said Ryan Chauvin, Director of Along with helping many mation or to sponsor the event, schools and communities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit orga- Clinical Services at the Center individuals get active and contact Ryan Chauvin at (508) from across Massachusetts,” nization that was established of Hope foundation. “The Center involve themselves in an ath- 764-4085 or emailing RChavin@ said Bay State Games in the 1982 to host the first of Hope has been around for letic community, Center of thecenterofhope.org. Executive Director, Kevin sanctioned state games of the over 60 years helping people Hope also offers day habilita- Cummings. “Past recipients Commonwealth. It operates with disabilities and it services tion, vocational employment have exhibited outstanding with the mission of promot- services, housing services, and accomplishments in aca- ing personal development, demics, community service, education, physical fitness, leadership, and athletics. teamwork, and sportsman- I encourage all Bay State ship to Massachusetts cit- All We Know Games Summer and Winter izens of all ages and abili- Games participants current- ties. The Foundation is ly in their junior year of high recognized for hosting Email Is school to apply for this schol- high quality, Olympic-style arship.” events through the Bay Candidates must submit State Summer and Winter their application informa- Games, as well as educa- Us! Local tion by June 5. 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PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 Views and commentary from Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales www.StonebridgePress.com OPINION Frank G. Chilinski President and Publisher Is fear keeping you from Try to avoid Brendan Berube Editor “Titanic” living your dream? investment I was recently stopped circumstances, I would Editorial in the grocery store by a have given up before I man who wanted to tell Positively started, but my fear of mistakes me that he enjoyed my Speaking not attending college was It’s been 107 years this month since column. During the brief greater than my fear of the tragedy of the Titanic. Of course, A time for renewal discussion, the person GARY W. having a door slammed this disaster has fascinated the world asked, “Do you have a MOORE in my face. I survived ever since, leading to books, movies, After a long, frigid, snowy winter, degree in journalism?” the summer and earned musicals and, ultimately, a successful “No,” I responded, “My enough to pay a year’s search for the big ship’s remains. On warmer, longer days are finally here. As The voices in our head degree is music educa- tuition, then came back the positive side, commercial shipping March turns into April, more and more are often untruthful. tion.” for more each summer lines learned a great deal from the of our neighbors can be seen emerging Many, if not most of our “How did you become a until I graduated from Titanic, resulting in safer travel across from their homes and onto our Main fears are rooted in our columnist?” college, debt free. Along the oceans. And as an investor, you, Streets. Folks are out walking their insecurities and lack of dogs, runners can be seen flying by our “I decided I wanted to my journey, several of my too, may be able to draw some import- faith in our abilities. The windows and people about town seem to write a column. I wrote a friends saw the money I ant lessons from what happened on voices in our head that have more of a pep in their step. few samples and submit- was earning and decid- that cold April night more than a cen- tell us we are not smart While each season has its own perks, ted them to the managing ed to give selling a shot, tury ago. enough, good enough there is something about spring that editors of a few newspa- but most gave up before or talented enough, cre- seems to surprise us each year. We pers.” the first day ended. Their So, to avoid ate the insecurities that Financial re-acquaint ourselves with our yards “And?” he asked. fear kept them from the some “titanic” manifest themselves into as they slowly reveal themselves as the “And they said yes,” I success they could have Focus investment unrealistic or irrational snow banks melt away. Muddy grass responded. enjoyed. mistakes, con- fear. If the voice sounds has never been a kinder sight. The man had a con- I believe that our life’s JEFF sider the fol- familiar, it should … it Over the past few weeks, the common fused look on his face destiny is discovered on BURDICK lowing: is yours. Your internal chatter has been about the Red Sox, then asked, “Weren’t you the other side of fear springtime fitness goals, gardening, hik- voice raises the doubt afraid they’d say no?” If it’s worth having, Create a ing…you know, the usual. that turns into fear of act- Fear, for many, is debil- it’s worth overcoming financial strategy with a solid founda- With spring also comes ‘spring fever.’ ing, while discouraging itating. Fear keeps peo- your fear to obtain it. tion. Although considered a technolog- In modern times, this is a semi-posi- you from venturing out ple from pursuing their My column is now in ical marvel, the Titanic had some real tive term; however, back in colonial from the life you have dreams and traps them its third year, but I still structural, foundational flaws – such times, ‘spring fever’ referred to the into the life you want. into living the life they experience the moments as compartments that weren’t fully poor quality of health everyone was in Author and medical are given rather than of doubt every Monday watertight. To withstand the inevita- after sustaining a winter without fresh professional, Bronnie striving for the life they morning as I press the ble rough seas ahead, your investment vegetables and proper diet. Today’s Ware, writes in her book, want. I think legendary button to submit it to this strategy needs a strong foundation, ‘spring fever’ will have children restless “Regrets of the Dying,” motivational speaker, Zig publication. The same based on your needs, goals, family situ- in school, new romances transpire and that two of the top five Ziglar nailed it when he is true with my books ation, risk tolerance and time horizon. people attacking their homes with dust regrets are caused only said … and my video blogs on cloths and Windex. by our fear. Number one Experts say the changes that a person Most fear is only False my YouTube Channel. Be receptive to advice. The Titanic’s is “I wish I had the cour- goes through during the springtime are Evidence Appearing Real When we produce or cre- crew had received plenty of Marconi age to live a life true to due to hormonal changes in the body. Some fears are healthy. ate work that comes from wireless warnings from other ships myself, not the life others During the winter months, the body It’s natural to experience our head and heart, then about ice in the area. Yet they did expected of me” and num- secretes a large amount of melatonin, fear when we are in a put it out there for oth- not take precautions, such as slowing ber three, “I wish I had (the sleep hormone). The presence of life-threatening situation ers to experience, there down. When you invest, you can ben- the courage to express more sunlight in spring sends the body and fear is a useful tool to will always be those who efit from advice from a financial pro- my feelings.” Fear of a message to stop producing as much keep us from placing our- will disagree or criticize fessional – someone who can caution what others might think melatonin. This causes folks to be more selves there. That type what we do. That’s life. At you when you’re making dangerous triggers both. awake. Add this to the uptick in your of fear was defined by those moments, I always moves, such as pursuing inappropri- Authenticity takes serotonin levels due to the sunlight, and Walter Bradford Cannon remind myself that no ate investments, which could ultimate- courage … you will not only be awake but enthusi- as “Fight or Flight” fear. one ever erects a statue ly damage your prospects for success. Being who you are astic. It kept the caveman from of a critic. Interesting to note is that during the meant to be takes cour- being eaten by the sabre Do not fear criticism. Be prepared for anything. The springtime, the body becomes more sus- age but even more so in tooth tiger and keeps Former Speaker of the Titanic had far fewer lifeboats than ceptible to illnesses. Way back when, becoming who you aspire “most of us” from doing House, Sam Rayburn is it needed, resulting in a tragic loss of scurvy outbreaks always occurred to be. dumb and dangerous quoted as saying, “Any life that could have been prevented. As during this time of year as did rubella I’m fortunate. I grew up things. Fear of some sit- Jack*ss can kick down a an investor, you need to be prepared and measles. Doctors note that in April, in a home where there uations and circumstanc- barn but it takes a good for events that could jeopardize your gout, a condition that affects joints, were no available funds es are both normal and carpenter to build one.” financial well-being, and that of your peaks in individuals. Because there are for college. I had to take healthy. So, when some- Anyone can criticize. family. So, at a minimum, you need to more allergens in the air, you will see a job selling vacuum one tells you to live with- It’s easy, but to accom- maintain adequate life and disability more cases of rosacea and other skin cleaners, door-to-door out fear, that may not be plish something that mat- insurance. And it’s also a good idea irritations on the rise. on straight commission the best advice. However, ters, you must overcome to build an emergency fund contain- Just to touch on a bit of history as to earn money for tui- we love to do, the month of April is most other fears are unre- your fear. ing six to 12 months’ worth of living tion. I was frightened derived from the word ‘Aprillis,’ which alistic and even irratio- Gary W. Moore is a expenses, with the money kept in a almost beyond my abil- is derived from the word ‘aperire,’ mean- nal. They are often trig- columnist, speaker and liquid, low-risk account ity to cope. The irratio- ing “to open.” This would make sense gered, as Zig stated, by author of three books nal fear of knocking on as the world becomes abloom again in false evidence appearing including the award-win- Don’t overreact to perceived doors brought me to spring. real and can keep us from ning, critically acclaimed, threats. When the iceberg loomed tears during my first Now, back to the Red Sox. It seems realizing our dreams. So, “Playing with the Enemy.” directly ahead, the Titanic’s crew fran- few weeks, but I quickly as though the team is off to a rough what should you do? Follow Gary on Twitter @ tically tried to steer clear of it. While learned that all the things start with just one win and three losses GaryWMoore721 and at this move was understandable, it inad- I was afraid would hap- against the Mariners at press time. With Defy the lie! www.garywmoore.com vertently hastened the ship’s demise, pen, did not. Under most 162 games to be played over the season, because it exposed a more vulnerable though, we aren’t too worried with these part of the hull to the huge ice mass. When you invest, you might also be tempted to overreact when facing per- ceived dangers – for example, if the financial markets plunge, you might Talking turkey…wild turkeys, that is think about selling your stocks. This is often a bad idea, especially if you’re Wild Turkey hunting season turkey hunt- ers on a small taking a big loss on your sales. If your will start on April 29 this year in ing over the piece of steel investments are still fundamentally Massachusetts. There is no shortage years, by our rod which solid, you might well be better off by of birds in the valley, and harvesting a own experi- allows me to staying patient and waiting for the bird during the spring hunt should be ences. Missed stick it into markets to recover. no problem. birds because the ground,

When wild turkey hunting was first of the hunters and placed the Give yourself time to reach your opened inability to fanned tail in goals. Edward J. Smith, the Titanic’s in the wait for a clos- back of a captain, apparently wanted to break Valley er shot, and Jake decoy speed records on the Atlantic crossing The Great area, setting up works – and this desire may have contribut- sports- under a tur- extremely Outdoors ed to his somewhat reckless passage men key on the well. More through fields of ice. As an investor, knew roost, was one in the coming you could also run into problems if you RALPH very lit- of the big mis- weeks. rush toward a goal. To illustrate: If you tle about I checked TRUE wanted to retire at 65 with a certain how to take that many hunters did to ruin out areas of Webster Lake this past amount of money, but you didn’t start hunt an otherwise successful hunt. Hunting Saturday and found only a handful of saving and investing until you reached for this from a ground blind sure made it easier shoreline anglers that had very little 55, you’d likely have to put a lot more great game bird that was extinct in for sportsmen to call in a turkey. Over luck catching trout. The parking lot at away each year, and possibly invest a Massachusetts for many years! When the past few years, I have used a ground the town beach had many boat trailers lot more aggressively, than if you had Mass. Fish & Wildlife reintroduced wild blind, and have had great success call- parked, which was a good sign that bass started investing when you were 30. turkey back into the state, they were ing in birds from a long distance while fishing has started. It sure was a good slow to reproduce, but when the cor- enjoying a cup of coffee or a quick day to be on the water! Put to work some of the Titanic’s rect truly wild birds were stocked in snack. Ground blinds give you free- The Uxbridge Rod & Gun club will lessons – they might help you improve Northern & Western parts of the state, dom of movement while hunting, which hold their annual spring derby this your chances of smooth sailing toward their efforts finally paid off. is very important. The keen eyesight Saturday for members only. Some real all your important financial goals. When the flocks of wild turkey were of a wild turkey is extremely good, impressive trout were stocked this past well established, many birds were & they can spot something that is out Saturday at the club pond. The kitchen This article was written by Edward trapped and restocked in the valley. It of place from a long distance. Any will be open for breakfast. The derby Jones for use by your local Edward did not take long for the birds to repro- movement is quickly picked up by the starts at 8 a.m. Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact duce, and a hunting season was part turkeys keen eyesight. Patience is the The Singletary Rod & Gun club will Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones of the outdoorsmen’s annual things to name of the game! hold their annual trout fishing derby Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 do. Numerous wild turkey hunting sem- Turkey decoys work very well under on April 14, starting at 7 a.m. The club or [email protected] inars were held at local rod & gun clubs, most conditions, but there are times will also have a huge buffet breakfast providing a lot of information for first when a bird has been called too often, starting at 6 a.m. time turkey hunters. The seminars and becomes a bit more educated, and is Special thanks to all of the volun- DON’T MISS A BEAT were a lot of fun, with numerous pro- weary about decoys. He may have been teers that helped clean up the lit- fessional turkey hunters providing all called in or shot at, which will make it ter along many streets and roads of CHECK OUT THE in attendance a lot of laughs and plenty harder to bring the bird in for a good Uxbridge. Nice job. Now if we can only SPORTS ACTION! of information on how to harvest there shot. This writer has saved the full tail keep it that way. first bird. A great meal was also provid- of the turkey that I harvested in past Take A kid Fishing & Keep Them ed for the seminars by club members. years and spread them out on a piece of Rods Bending! We have all learned a lot about wild cardboard to dry. Placing the tail feath- Friday, April 12, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­9 Home SpringThis section reaches 47,000 households in 7 Massachusetts newspapers. Call 508-764-4325 or email [email protected] for more information Auto BEST WINDOW COMPANY GUTTERS Oil & Propane

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(Mandeville) Southbridge and later was secretary at Halina (Sinasky) like it was.” She was an avid reader Carpentier, 93, of the Southbridge School Administrative Suitum, 67, of Winding and enjoyed doing puzzles with her Autumn Ridge, office in the Town Hall. She previously Rd, passed away on brother. She also loved antiques and passed away on worked at the American Optical Co. Wednesday, April weekend “antiquing” trips with her Wednesday, April in Southbridge. She enjoyed playing 3, 2019 at Hartford husband. 3rd, in the Webster bridge, cooking, reading, crossword Hospital. She was the In addition to her husband, she is Manor Healthcare puzzles and watching the Boston Red loving wife of Francis survived by her step-sons, Richard M. Center, Webster, after Sox. Adelina was a devout Catholic M. Suitum. Born in Suitum and his fiancé Wendy Stearns her second coura- and a loving mother and grandmother, Worcester, MA, she of Sturbridge, MA, and Timothy A. geous battle with cancer. setting a good example to her family. was the daughter of Suitum and his wife Beth of Oxford, Her husband, Nelson L. Carpentier, She dedicated herself to her family and the late Henry and MA; her sister, Catherine S. Shapiro passed away in 1994. She leaves to prayer. Halina (Dombrowski) and her husband Dr. Bradley Shapiro her four sons, Nelson L. Carpentier Her funeral was held on Monday, Sinasky. of Cranston, RI; her brothers, Henry M. and his wife Doris of Monson, Larry April 8th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Halina graduated Sinasky of Brooklyn, CT; and Joseph G. M. Carpentier and his wife Dalal of Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., from Fitchburg State Sinasky of Worcester, MA. Vaudreuil Dorion, Que., Canada, Kim Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am University. She was Relatives and friends were invited T. Carpentier and his wife Patricia in St. Anne’s Church, 16 Church St., a lifelong caretaker to visit with Halina’s family from 5:00 of N. Reading and Luke J. Carpentier Sturbridge. Burial will follow in St. and advocate for her to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday April 11, 2019 and his wife Cathleen of Southbridge; George Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling brother, Henry who with a funeral service at 6:30pm in the her daughter, Anna Jane Sadler and hours in the funeral home were held on has down syndrome. She was a data Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, her husband Lee of Pittsburg, TX; her Sunday, April 7th, from 4:00 to 6:00pm. processing clerk and a special needs 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial will be cousin, Annette Godro of Southbridge; In lieu of flowers donations may instructor for the City of Worcester. private. For memorial guestbook visit 14 grandchildren and 24 great grand- be made to the St. Vincent de Paul She most recently worked part time at www.GilmanAndValade.com. children. She was predeceased by her Society of St. Anne’s Parish, 16 Church Walmart in Brooklyn, CT. brother, Bro. Richard L. Mandeville, St., Fiskdale, MA 01518 or to the AA. She was born in Southbridge American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., the daughter of Theodore and Flora Framingham, MA 01701. Send all obituary notices to Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, (Gaudreau) Mandeville. www.morrillfuneralhome.com Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected] Adelina was a secretary at Mary Sweet treats make Easter special From chocolates to marsh- chocolate bunnies. The NCA mallows to caramel eggs to jelly says 76 percent of people eat the beans, Easter is chockful of ears on chocolate bunnies first. candy. And for those who think • Jelly beans: People aren’t Easter is only child’s play, guess quite sure where the jelly bean again. originated, but some think it Americans spend up to $2 bil- was based on a soft, chewy lion on Easter candy each year, Middle Eastern sweet called according to Sweet Services, Turkish delight and the hard an online candy retailer. candy shell of Jordan almonds. The National Confectioner’s William Shraft, a Boston-based Association says people in the confectioner, may have coined United States consume nearly the phrase “jelly bean” when seven billion pounds of candy he urged people to send these during the year, and Easter is sweets to Union soldiers fight- the second-most popular holi- ing in the Civil War. day (behind Halloween) for • Peeps: Peeps are owned indulging a sweet tooth. and made by Just Born Inc., a Faith comes first for many Pennsylvania-based company Easter celebrants. But there’s started by Russian immigrants nothing wrong with enjoy- when they acquired the Rodda ing some candy come Easter Candy Company in 1953. Just Sunday. Here’s a look at the his- Born figured out a way to auto- tory behind some of the sweets and recognizable treats associ- largest chocolate Easter egg was introduced to America in mate and streamline the pro- the Easter Bunny might leave ated with Easter. The chocolate ever made debuted in 2011. It the 18th century by German cess of making Peeps, and today in your basket this year. egg is predated by edible Easter was just over 34 feet high and immigrants who believed in the they can produce 5.5 million • Chocolate eggs: The first eggs made from sugar and pas- weighed nearly 16,000 lbs. “Osterhase,” an egg-laying hare per day. chocolate eggs were made in try first designed in Germany. • Chocolate bunny: The Easter they believed was a sign of new Easter is a day filled with fun Europe in the early 19th cen- According to the “Guinness Bunny also is a German incar- life and prosperity. Germans and lots of sweetness. Candy is tury. Since then, they have Book of World Records,” the nation. The seasonal bunny also introduced the first edible a big part of the celebration. become one of the most popular Easter Dinners To-go

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Lieberman as she gives insight into call Tia @ 774-200-6740 Kramer. Visit www.weightwatchers. Friday, April 12 the process of writing a mystery set in com to become a member or to learn Budapest during the 1956 revolution, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Please more about Weight Watchers. A TRIBUTE TO ROBIN WILLIAMS starting with the inspiration behind the come join us for a fun evening of exer- YOGA: Hatha Yoga benefits are WITH ROGER KABLER: 6:30 p.m., book: the classic noir film “The Third cise and basketball at the Heritage stress-relieving. Relax & rejeuvenate Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, Man.” Sponsored by the Friends of the School gym in Charlton. We play pickup with postures & guided meditation 40 Main St. Spend an evening with Joshua Hyde Public Library. basketball from 7-9 PM every Monday to restore the body. Bring a mat and America’s premiere Robin Williams evening from September to June based wear comfortable clothing. All levels tribute artist, Roger Kabler. You will on the school schedule. There are no welcome. Six weekly classes held on feel that you are in the presence of one set teams and participation is free for Monday nights at Hitchcock Academy of the funniest and most heralded come- Saturday, April 27 women 18 years and older. Please con- in Brimfield from 7:15-8:45 p.m., begin- dic actors of the 21st century. Robin CONCERT & DINNER WITH JOSEE tact Deb at 508-248-3600 for more infor- ning Jan. 21. was not only a wonderful actor and VACHON: A concert and dinner with mation. ART GROUP: Participants enjoy time standup comedian, but a philosopher noted French Canadian singer Josee to socialize, draw and paint togeth- and humanitarian. The show you will Vachon will take place at the La Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and er informally, without instruction at see is funny, poignant and sometimes Salle Reception Center, 444 Main St., Medjugorje Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield on just a wild ride through the mind of Southbridge. The Saturday evening St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is Tuesday nights beginning Jan. 22. No a lovable madman. Robin seemed to event begins with cocktails at 5:15 p.m., sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, pre-registration required. Bring your be teetering on the edge of childlike dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje own supplies and enjoy! Free will dona- innocence, and if you never had the Well known in communities throughout with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is tions are welcome. 9-11:30 a.m. Contact chance to see him in concert, now is New England, New York, Pennsylvania $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, Hitchcock at (413) 245-9977 for more the time. Seating is limited. Tickets are and now Massachusetts, her new home airfare, luxury transportation, and information. available in advance or at the door, and state, Josee will perform in a dinner/ breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit GRANDPARENTS IN THE KNOW: all proceeds benefit the Friends of the theatre setting with more than 25 years is due at the time of registration. Please Grandparents with custody of their Charlton Library. of music dedication, entertaining by contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski grandchildren meet on the first presenting traditional as well as French for trip details at karenzaleski42@ Tuesday of the month from 9-10:30 a.m. STURBRIDGE DEMOCRATIC TOWN songs. As singer and songwriter, Josee gmail.com or you may call Proximo at Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield. COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER: The will bring her warm, engaging sense of Travel directly for information and to GENEALOGY RESEARCH ABC’S: SDTC is holding its annual fundraiser humor and her upbeat rhythms to the register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. We all know something about our fam- on Friday, April 12 from 7-10 p.m. at 14 audience while reflecting upon and cel- ilies — it’s what we don’t know that’s Westwood Dr., Sturbridge. This social ebrating her Franco-American heritage ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: intriguing. Genealogical research is event is open to any local progressives with anecdotes of life as it was when third Wednesday each month, 6-7 p.m. becoming very popular, and for good interested in friendly discussion of pol- growing up in Maine. Sponsors for the at the Overlook Independent Living reason. You might be living right next itics, good food and drink, and listening evening are Union Sant-Jean-Baptist Building, fourth floor Solarium, 88 door to a third cousin twice removed! to our elected officials and guest speak- Chapter No. 12, Southbridge; Friends Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The The research can be simple, or it can ers. SDTC members will provide appe- of St. Paul II Parish, the Southbridge intent is to build a support system, be a real challenge. “ABC’s” will guide tizers, desserts, and beverages for the cultural Council, a local agency and the exchange practical information, talk you along the right path with tips on event. Guests will only be asked to con- Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state through issues and ways of coping, research on- and offline. If you would tribute as they feel able. Checks should agency. Tickets are available from Ted share feelings, needs and concerns and like to have a conversation with your be payable to the Sturbridge Democratic Bartlett at (508) 764-7909 and the Parish to learn about community resources. own great grandparents, then your job Town Committee. Proceeds support the Office at (508) 765-3701. Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434-2551 or is to tell your family story to hand down SDTC academic scholarship funds and [email protected] for more to your descendants. Four classes at political activity. Parking is available information. Presented by Alzheimer’s Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield begin- opposite 14 Westwood (one side only) or Association MA/NH Chapter, visit (800) ning Tuesday, Jan. 22. Instructor: Dave on adjacent Woodside Circle. The drive- Sunday, April 28 272-3900 or alz.org. Robinson, Old Bones Genealogy of New way will be reserved as handicapped BUFFUMVILLE DAM TOUR: Join England. parking. Park Ranger Jamie today at 1 p.m. at NUMISMATICS: Looking for a new WATERCOLORS WITH BETH: Buffumville Lake, Charlton. hobby? Come learn about the hobby Ongoing watercolor classes for all levels of coin collecting. Or maybe you are with a new painting every three weeks. Friday, April 12 & “THE BORROWED TOMB”: 3 p.m., an old time collector. Our club, the You must register with Beth in advance Masonic Home/Overlook Charlton. Nipmuc Coin Club, has both. We learn to attend. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Sunday, April 14 The Christian Community Choir will from each other through our monthly at Hitchcock Academy with instructor be presenting “The Borrowed Tomb,” “THE BORROWED TOMB”: Friday guest speakers, show and tell presenta- Beth Parys. For information and to reg- an Easter Musical of Faith and Belief. It at 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, tions, monthly coin auctions and free ister, call Beth at (413) 245-3295. was written by Steven Moore and David East Brookfield, and Sunday, April 14, attendance prizes. Our group loves to FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: Music Clydesdale and is being conducted by 4 p.m., East Brookfield Baptist Church. share their knowledge with each other. & Movement. This free program for Kathleen Hosterman. “The Borrowed The Christian Community Choir will About half of our members also like to preschool aged children is sponsored Tomb” tells the story of Christ’s death be presenting “The Borrowed Tomb”, eat. Each month we have a simple din- by the Union 61 Family Foundation and resurrection from the perspective an Easter Musical of Faith and Belief. It ner with dessert and refreshments just 5 Grant. 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday of two members of the politically power- was written by Steven Moore and David prior to our meeting, which allows us when school is in session until May at ful Sanhedrin Nicodemus and Joseph of Clydesdale and is being conducted by time to socialize too. We meet the fourth Hitchcock Academy. Pre-register your Arimathea. We witness their struggle Kathleen Hosterman. “The Borrowed Wednesday of each month starting at child by calling Karen Distefano at 867- as they interact with each other, mem- Tomb” tells the story of Christ’s death 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior Center 2232 or e-mailing union61cfce@tanta- bers of the Sanhedrin, Mary Magdalene and resurrection from the perspective located at 323 Main St. in Oxford. It is squa.org. and Jesus. The participating church- of two members of the politically power- the building directly behind the Oxford FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: STEAM es involved include: East Brookfield ful Sanhedrin Nicodemus and Joseph of Town Hall building. For more informa- GROUP. This free program for pre- Baptist Church, Mary, Queen of the Arimathea. We witness their struggle tion, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) school aged children is sponsored by Rosary Church, Spencer, St. John the as they interact with each other, mem- 410-1332 or [email protected]. the Union 61 Family Foundation 5 Baptist Church in East Brookfield, First bers of the Sanhedrin, Mary Magdalene grant. 9-10 a.m. Thursdays when school Congregational Church of Leicester, St. and Jesus. The participating church- Free Playgroup at the Hitchcock is in session until May at Hitchcock Joseph’s Church, North Brookfield, es involved include: East Brookfield Academy; sponsored by Union 61 Family Academy. Pre-register your child by Brookfield Congregational Church, Baptist Church, Mary, Queen of the Foundation Five Grant. It includes: calling Karen Distefano at (508) 867-2232 Faith Baptist Church in Southbridge. Rosary Church, Spencer, St. John the Music & Movement on Wednesday or e-mailing union61cfce@tantasqua. Baptist Church in East Brookfield, First 9-9:45 a.m. and Playgroup on Monday & org. Congregational Church of Leicester, St. Thursday 9-11 a.m. For more informa- FENCING: Fencing is a sport of com- Joseph’s Church, North Brookfield, ONGOING tion about these and a variety of other bat that originally started as practice classes visit us at www.hitchcockacad- for dueling with swords. Since that Brookfield Congregational Church, CHARLTON AMERICAN LEGION Faith Baptist Church in Southbridge. emy.org or call 413-245-9977 time, it has grown into a modern sport POST 391 meets every fourth Monday Grief Support Group: at Overlook while maintaining those virtues that of the month at 7 p.m. in the Charlton Hospice, Charlton: Have you recently made it great: honor, valor, and grace. Grange Hall. All veterans are welcome. experienced the loss of a parent, child, Bring a water bottle, sneakers and We’d love to see you. We sponsor Boy sibling, friend or spouse? We are here to comfortable clothing. Youth and adult Saturday, April 13 Scout Troop 165, as well as three Boys help. Join a safe, supportive and caring classes with Andy Bloch at Hitchcock Staters & assist young men interest- TURKEY DINNER: 5:30-7 p.m., group to share your stories and support Academy. Fee: $99. ed in attending the State Police sum- Charlton City United Methodist others who are learning to live again AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE mer school. We also assist the Charlton Church, 74 Stafford St., Charlton City. after the death of a loved one. Drop-in (ASL): American Sign Language is a Little League financially, as well as We are cooking our famous turkey group for adults meets on the second visual language using hands, facial other things such as veteran’s wakes & dinner with the fixings, including tur- and fourth Wednesday of every month, and body expressions. Learn about funerals. There’s plenty we can still do key, mashed potatoes, peas with pearl 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Susan Fuller at (508) deaf culture and mostly come and have to help our community. onions, stuffing, gravy, squash, and 434-2200. fun. Laughter guaranteed. Six classes cranberry sauce, plus homemade apple NUMISMATICS: Southbridge Coin on Thursdays at Hitchock Academy crisp with ice cream. Club meets on the third Friday of the from 7:15-8:15 p.m. with instructor May “A CARING PLACE” MEMORY month (except July and August). The Marques, Rehabilitation Counselor for CAFÉ: A Memory Café is a place where GIANT MEAT RAFFLE: 6-9 p.m., St. doors open by 7 p.m. and the meeting the Deaf, Massachusetts Rehabilitation people living with a cognitive related Joseph Church, Charlton. Sponsored begins at 7:30 p.m. Collectors of all ages Commission. Session A — Beginners illness or injury such as; Parkinson’s, by the Mary Martha Guild. Six tables are welcome. The meetings include raf- Part I — goes until March 7 (no class Dementia, Alzheimer’s, PTSD, autism of meats, and one each of ham and fle, auction, and show and tell. Light Feb. 21). Session B — Beginners Part II and any other related illness or inju- lobster! Early birds arriving prior to refreshments are served. The meetings – goes from March 14-April 25. ry can go with their loved ones (often 6 p.m. receive three free tickets to be are held in the community room at their caregivers), and spend quality used on the meat table of their choice. the Southbridge Savings Bank at 200 time together away from the negativity Selected “homemade” food purchases Charlton Rd. (Route 20), Sturbridge. and stigma that often accompanies this. will be available for dinner, as well ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: A Memory Café is a safe, judge free as homemade baked goods for dessert. Traditional open AA meetings in a and fun place for people to go where Beverages include beer, wine, soda, friendly setting. Come early to chat they can be themselves and enjoy the water, coffee, tea, etc. and share in refreshments. Friday eve- company of loved ones and never have nings at 7:30 p.m., Hitchcock Academy, to worry about what others are think- Brimfield. Sunday, April 21 ing. We will never ask for a diagnosis K9 NOSE WORK: A sport open to all and anyone from any town or city and breeds of dog and their people Saturday any age are welcome. We only ask EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT mornings over six weeks at Hitchcock that all guests have a caregiver with OSV: The annual Easter Sunrise Service Academy in Brimfield starting Jan. 19. them and that the guest has a cognitive will be held at the Meetinghouse in Old Progressive training levels offered. Fee: related illness or injury. Staff is not Sturbridge Village on Sunday, April $145 per dog, per session. Instructor: responsible for the personal care of any 21 at 6 a.m. This beautiful setting and Laurie Merritt, M.Ed., CPDT-KA, CNWI, guest. We are accepting to any level of joyous service is a wonderful way to cel- Certified K9 NoseWork Instructor – ability and always welcome new peo- ebrate the Risen Christ on Easter morn- National Association of Canine Scent ple. Our Memory Café is run on dona- ing! A free will offering will be taken Work. tions and sponsors. Light refreshments SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs to benefit those in need through St. important to us. It’s are often served. Our atmosphere is all year long on Sundays, Mondays and

Vincent de Paul Emergency Assistance, important to you, If it’s geared toward fun yet comfortable and Thursdays at Hitchcock Academy in with locations in Southbridge and StonebridgePress.com always safe. Our Café often hosts sing- Sturbridge. The Easter Sunrise Brimfield, and is well suited for all ers, dancers and performers who will Service is an ecumenical effort spon- levels of practitioners, including begin- help bring back old memories and days sored by local churches from Charlton, ners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez at (413) gone by. Our Café also hosts fun inter- Southbridge, Sturbridge. Please enter 279-4330 for more information. active activities but never educational through the main gate and proceed to FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: events; we feel this should be a fun time the rear of the parking lot near the PLAYGROUP: This free program for spent together. Please see the upcom- security office, where we will gather preschool-aged children is sponsored ing scheduled events coming to our and proceed in together. All are wel- by the Union 61 Family Foundation 5 Memory Café over the next few months. come! For more information, call Chris Grant. 9-11 a.m. Mondays while school Signups are encouraged. We are open McTigue at 508-248-4726. is in session until May at Hitchcock the first Wednesday of each month from Academy, Brimfield. Pre-register your 3-5 p.m. child by calling Karen Distefano at (508) 867-2232 or e-mailing union61cfce@tan- Thursday, April 25 BUSINESS NETWORKING: Join tasqua.org. us for a FREE Business Networking WEIGHT WATCHERS: Traditional THE MAKING OF “BURNING COLD” Meeting! Thursdays - 7am at Old Weight Watchers Meetings Monday WITH AUTHOR LISA LIEBERMAN: Sturbridge Village Oliver Wight Tavern evenings at Hitchcock Academy in 6:30 p.m., Joshua Hyde Public Library, - Grecian Room, 1 Old Sturbridge Brimfield. Times: WeighIn/Registration 306 Main St., Sturbridge. Join Village Rd, Sturbridge, For more info 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Leader: Angela 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 12, 2019 SPORTS Dunn’s massive day at plate helps Warriors defeat Bartlett

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER WEBSTER — With the Tantasqua Regional varsity softball team already having played a tight game to open its season, a 7-6 setback to Assabet Valley on Monday, April 1, the Warriors were engaged in another close one when playing at Bartlett High on Wednesday, April 3. Tantasqua led, 6-5, as play moved to the top of the sixth inning. “When we come down here we some- times don’t play that well for some rea- son, and this team is getting better year by year,” Phil Desroches, head coach of the Warriors, said of the Indians. “But we’ve got some good hitters, Jillian [Dunn] obviously, and some of the oth- ers. Kaitlyn Boone’s been crushing the ball, Niya’s [Talcott] been crushing the ball.” Jillian Dunn, a senior, stepped to the plate in the sixth with the bases loaded and she promptly deposited a pitch she liked over the left-field fence for a grand slam home run. Dunn added another homer, a three- run shot in the seventh inning, and fin- ished 5-for-5 with 7 RBI’s. Boone went 2-for-4 with 4 RBI’s and Talcott added two more RBI’s. In addition, Emily Locke was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI’s and Erin McCarthy was 2-for-3. As a result Tantasqua won the game, 15-6. “She’s a stud,” Desroches said of Dunn. “She’s going to Le Moyne to play softball, that’s her passion. She’s hitting seeds all over the place.” Through two games Dunn is 7-for-9 Nick Ethier photos with 9 RBI’s. Tantasqua’s Jillian Dunn successfully slides into third base for a steal. Dunn had a theory as to why she went 5-for-5 versus Bartlett. Dunn’s three-run homer in the sev- “This was a competitive game until ago they finished with a record of 9-8 “Yesterday I really focused at prac- enth, another one to left field, made it the fifth inning,” said first-year head and advanced to District play for the tice getting down on my swing and 15-5. coach Courtney Stawiecki, who was an first time in many years. really focusing on the different angles “It was just special because my sis- assistant for the previous four seasons. “We started making the turn last that I want my bat at, and today it just ter was on second base,” Dunn said of “Their bats came alive.” year, the girls started executing really worked,” she explained. “Everything Shannon Dunn, a freshman who pinch- Breanna Ward pitched all seven good softball and then this year we have clicked and I saw the pitches really hit earlier in the frame and singled. “It innings for the Indians and finished nine returning veterans,” she said. “I’m well.” made it sweet.” with eight strikeouts before tiring in very happy with their leadership this Dunn then admitted that she didn’t Boone pitched the first five innings the final two innings. year. Their commitment to the program even know that her first homer was a to pick up the win. She allowed three “Bre is stepping up for us this year. and the changes that they’re making grand slam until rounding third base earned runs on seven hits while striking She was on the team last year, [but] she have been really good.” and seeing her awaiting teammates at out two and walking four. In only her did not see a lot of pitching time last Katrina Mrzyglod was 3-for-4 for home plate. second career varsity start (she earned year,” explained Stawiecki. Bartlett, while teammates Camden “I think it was my not realizing that one a season before) she improved to Stawiecki expects the Indians to con- Heenan and Juliette Griffiths were each there were three people on base,” she 2-0. Rachel Flamand pitched the final tinue turning the corner, as a season 2-for-4. said. “The pitch came in just like I want- two innings for the Warriors. ed it, and there it went.” As for Bartlett, the loss shouldn’t Dunn’s blast gave the Warriors a 10-5 overshadow the way they competed for lead and Boone followed with a two-run the majority of their season-opening shot, also over the left-field fence. game.

Above: Kaitlyn Boone of Tantasqua winds up and delivers a pitch to the plate. Sports Briefe Tantasqua shortstop Emily Locke zeroes in on a ball hit her way. Sturbridge Legion Baseball to hold player signups, tryouts Baseball players interested in playing for the Sturbridge American Legion team that are born on Jan. 1, 2000 or later are eligible to play. Signup dates will be held on April 13 and 27 between 10 a.m. and noon on both days at the Champeau-Vilandre Sturbridge Legion Post (507 Main Street in Fiskdale). Players should bring a photocopy of their birth certificate when they regis- ter at signups to insure your eligibili- ty. All players that live in Sturbridge and/or attend Tantasqua Regional High School are eligible for the Sturbridge team; also players from other sur- rounding towns may also be eligible to play. The team will conduct tryouts May 18, 19 and 25, with times from 10 a.m. to noon on all three tryout dates at Tantasqua Regional’s varsity base- ball field. For more information con- tact team manager Jim Rosseel at (774) 230-1784 or [email protected], or Coach Ray Sullivan at (508) 736-7770 or [email protected]. Niya Talcott of Tantasqua smashes the ball toward Bartlett’s defense. Friday, April 12, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­13 SPORTS Grafton too much for Tantasqua to handle in season opener

Nick Ethier photos Chase Carlson of Tantasqua catches a pass thrown by teammate Cam Tantasqua’s Tyler Mills finds plenty of open space to carry the ball. Dungey.

STURBRIDGE — The reg- — 10-1 ular season began at the Saves Reservation for the Tantasqua Grafton: Cole Thornton, 7 Regional boys’ varsity lacrosse Tantasqua: Mike Lucas, 16 team on Thursday, April 4 ver- Records: sus Grafton High. And after a Grafton: 2-0 solid defensive first half by the Tantasqua: 0-1 Warriors, where they trailed 2-0, the Indians turned it on in Tantasqua head coach Gregg the second half. The end result Anderson had the following to was a 10-1 win for Grafton. say upon the conclusion of the The game recap follows: game. First Quarter How the team played overall: Grafton: Matt Gilliat, 7:13 — “I would say, and this sounds 1-0 self-serving, but I don’t think Second Quarter the score was indicative of how Grafton: Johnny Malloy, 9:06 close the game was. If a couple — 2-0 of those balls had gone in, I Third Quarter think it would have been a dif- Grafton: Gilliat, 10:20 — 3-0 ferent story.” Grafton: Gilliat, 8:56 — 4-0 How the second half got away Grafton: Malloy, 3:44 — 5-0 from the team: Cam Dungey of Tantasqua rears back before making a pass. Grafton: Gilliat, 2:56 — 6-0 “I think the key in the second Grafton: Gilliat, 1:15 — 7-0 half is we lost the ground-ball Tantasqua: Sean Farland, :18 battle and that’s an area where been our starter. He just played — 7-1 we’re going to have to work on a great game and I can’t say Fourth Quarter in practice.” enough about him.” Grafton: Ryan Warner, 8:50 On the play of goalie Mike On Tantasqua’s season — 8-1 Lucas: expectations: Grafton: Gilliat, 5:17 — 9-1 “He played the best game I’ve “We want to make the play- Grafton: Sean Tyldesley, 1:35 seen him play in the years he’s offs and we want to make some noise in the playoffs.”

Tantasqua goalie Mike Lucas makes one of his 16 saves versus Grafton.

Chase Freeland of Tantasqua catches a pass and heads up the field with the ball.

Tantasqua defender Bryce Iller pushes Grafton’s attacking player in an attempt to keep him Tantasqua’s Drew Darger protects himself, and the ball, against a Grafton defender. away from the Warriors’ goal.

High School Notebook April 1 went home with the win. Edna Mbugua (No. 1 singles), up victories, as did Tantasqua’s Ryan Shanahan (No. Assabet 7, Tantasqua 6 — Niya Talcott went 2 for 4 Allison Grzembski (No. 2 singles), Jolin Eptison (No. 2 singles). with 2 RBI’s in her first varsity softball game for the 3 singles) and Summer Lamprey/Gabi Piwowarczyk April 4 Warriors, but it came in a losing effort as the Aztecs (No. 1 doubles) all won for Bartlett, as did Tantasqua’s Westborough 5, Tantasqua 0 — The Warriors lost won it in the seventh inning. For Tantasqua, Emily No. 2 doubles team of Ava Cooper and Parker Riley. their second consecutive boys’ tennis matchup, this Locke was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s, Jillian Dunn was 2 for Bartlett 4, Tantasqua 1 — The Indians defeated time on the road, to a tough Rangers’ squad. 4 with an RBI and Kaitlyn Boone was 2 for 4 with an the Warriors in a boys’ tennis matchup in the sea- Westborough 5, Tantasqua 0 — Ava DeBruin nearly RBI. son-opener for both teams as Bartlett’s Kofi Asibey gave the host Warriors a point versus the Rangers in April 3 (No. 1 singles), Brian James (No. 3 singles), Patryk a girls’ tennis matchup, but it wasn’t to be. Camille Bartlett 4, Tantasqua 1 — Both girls’ tennis teams Piwowarczyk/Artur Sochacki (No. 1 doubles) and Gimilaro defeated DeBruin, 6-3, 4-6, 1-0 (10-1) as opened their seasons in Webster, and the host Indians Brooks Williams/Alex Nunez (No. 2 doubles) picked Tantasqua dropped to 0-2. 14 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 12, 2019 Friday, April 12, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­15 TRIPS OFFERED The “Trips Offered” section is for Enjoy beautiful Newport on an ele- Battlefield, Norman Rockwell After a delightful lunch on the River non-profit organizations and will run gant luncheon train. 8 a.m. Southbridge, Museum. 499.00 Double occupancy separating Maine and New Hampshire, as space allows. Mail your information 8:30 a.m. Webster. Sightseeing & visit to Tuesday December 3 to Thursday we move on to Zorvino Vineyard. A to Trips Offered, c/o Brendan Berube, the Brick Marketplace. 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St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is Friday, April 19: Trip to Foxwoods In the first years, 150 cold climate sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, July 14: Essex Steam Train $102 Casino and Captain Jack’s. Bus leaves vines, mostly hybrids, were planted. 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje Great summertime tour in at 8 a.m. Cost is $79. Free buffet and $10 To date, there are roughly 2,000 vines with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is Connecticut. 9 a.m. Southbridge, 9:30 for free slot play. Choice of lobster or on site. The bulk of the grapes are $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, a.m. Webster. Delicious luncheon, train prime rib at Captain Jack’s. brought in from Italy, California and airfare, luxury transportation, and ride & Connecticut River cruise. Make South America. They are mostly known breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit tracks for the Essex Steam Train! Friday, April 26: Trip to Foxwoods for their “off dry”fruit wines. blends is due at the time of registration. Please Casino and Captain Jack’s. Bus leaves and unusual 100% fruit or vegetable contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski Aug. 11: Newport Playhouse Show & at 8 a.m. Cost is $79. Free buffet and $10 wines like Pumpkin, Beet and Rhubarb for trip details at karenzaleski42@ Lobster Fest $102 for free slot play. Choice of lobster or to name a few. New favorites include gmail.com or you may call Proximo Special lobster feast! 8:30 a.m. prime rib at Captain Jack’s. their red wines and white wines aged in Travel directly for information and to Southbridge, 9 a.m. Webster. Terrifi American White Oak. register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. “Funny Money” show & cabaret. Thursday, May 16: Trip to Newport Our bus trip leaves the Paxton Lobster feast & Newport’s best show! Playhouse for “Clothes Encounter.” Senior Center, 17 West St., at 9 a.m. on CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER Bus leaves at 9 a.m. Cost is $89 for show, Wednesday, April 24. Baring any traf- Trip Coordinator Dotti Murphy - Sept. 15-17: Atlantic City Resorts buffet and cabaret. fic concerns on Route 495, we plan to be Please call 978-424-7010 Casino $259 back in Paxton around 5 p.m. Sign up sheets & flyers available at Atlantic City’s original casino! 7 a.m. Monday-Thursday, June 1-13: Trip to The cost of the trip is $82 per per- the Senior Center / Flyers also avail- Webster, 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. $25 Wildwood Crest & Cape May and a day son. Reservations, payment and your able on our web page www.townofcharl- slot play/$60 food credit/Casino Revue at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Bus choice of entree at Warren’s should be ton.net Click on Departments then click Show. Atlantic City! The ‘Shore’ Thing! leaves at 7 a.m. Cost is $599, including mailed to Bob Wilby, 11 Tanglewood on Council on Aging/Senior Center driver’s tip and all one-day guides. Rd., Paxton, by Monday April 15. Pick up is from St. Joseph’s Church 10 Oct. 6: NH Turkey Train $92 Checks should be made payable to the H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton Scenic rail tour round Lake Wednesday, June 12: Trip to the North FRIENDS Of PAXTON COA. 2019 Day Trips Winnipesaukee and lunch! 9 a.m. Shore Music Theatre to see “Oklahoma” For more details, please contact Bob Southbridge, 9:30 a.m. Webster. and lunch at the Danversport Yacht at 508-792-4662. June 18 (Tues) 3 Redneck Tenors - Spectacular New England footage! New Club. Cost is $119. The bus leaves at 9:30 Are you interested in joining another Musical comedy with downhome Hampshire awaits! a.m. wonder trip in 2019? laughs and big city music A group of Seniors from Paxton and -Davensport Yacht Club - $92.00 For reservations contact Jan Caouette Friday, July 12: Trip to the Gloucester surrounding towns are planning a trip July 16 (Tues) Lobsterbake at at (508) 887-2215. Make checks payable Lobster Cruise with clam bake and buf- this year to Italy. The group plans to Fosters’s with Michael Minor singer, to Bernadette Circle #709 and mail to fet aboard the ship. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. leave Paxton on Sept. 9, with transpor- comedian, celebrity impression- Bernadette Circle #709, PO Box 201, Cost is $99. On the way home, we can tation provided to Logan and return. ist and ventriloquist performing - $99.00 Webster MA 01570. The Daughters of enjoy ice cream at Kimball’s Farm. Our flight will take us to Rome, Italy for July 25 (Thurs) Gloucester Harbor Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable 10 days visiting many historical sites of Lobsterbake Cruise- fabulous day Catholic women’s organization Wednesday, Aug. 14: Trip to the Italy. Rome has many beautiful attrac- on the water with two dance floors, Summer Theatre for “Saturday Night tions that many of us have not seen indoor& outdoor seating and buffet (1 DUDLEY SENIORS Fever” and Hart’s Turkey Farm. Bus on previous visits. After two nights in lobster each) $119.00 For information and reservations leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $99. Rome, we will move on to one night in August 28 (Wed) Ultimate Tribute contact Evelyn Grovesteen at (508) 764- Perugia where we will have the oppor- Show - Experience some of the greatest 8254 Friday, Sept. 13: Trip to Lake tunity to visit Assisi, the birthplace of hits from some of the greatest entertain- Winnipesaukee Cruise. Buffet luncheon St. Francis of Assisi. Following our stay ers of all times - Lake Pearl, Wrentham Also next year, Sept.13-21, we will be & scenic sights and a visit to Moulton in Perugia, we move on to Florence, “the - $92.00 going to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Farm Market. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” where Sept 17 (Tues) Atlantic City Boys - Island and New Brunswick. Included Cost is $99. we will view Michelangelo’s incredible Four dynamtic lead singers perform an is transportation, lodging, 14 meals, statue of David. After two nights in exciting mix of world class vocals and guided tours of Acadia National park, Thursday, Oct. 17: Trip to Twin Rivers beautiful Florence, we will move on to interactive comedy - Davensport Yacht Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and Wright’s Chicken Farm. Bus leaves Venice. On the way to Venice, we will Club - $92.00 Prince Edward Island including Anne at 9 a.m. $7 food credit and $10 slot play. stop at a 12th century castle and learn Sept 24 (Tues) Simon Pearce of Green Gables’ home, admission to Cost is $59. about the famous Tuscany wines and Glassblowing Studio and King Arthur King’s Landing Historical Settlement, enjoy a cooking class and lunch. Next Factory - Fall foliage, tour glass admission to Hopewell Rocks, and a Wednesday, Nov. 13: Indian Head we are off to Venice for two nights. blowing factory, and King Arthur facto- visit to St. John. Tips for driver and Christmas Spectacular and Luncheon. During that time, we have an opportu- ry after lunch - $119.00 step-on guides are included. Games, Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $89. nity to visit many of the wonderful sites Oct 9 (Wed) New Hampshire Turkey drinks and snacks will be provided on of the Canal City. Train - Foliage train ride, Harts Turkey travel days. Cost is $1065 pp/ double MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY After Venice, our next and last night Farm Luncheon, Mystery stop and occupancy. Call Evelyn Grovesteen for PARISH will be Milan where we will have sightseeing - $99.00 info at (508) 764-8254 SPENCER — Mary Queen of the an opportunity to visit and shop at Nov. 14 (Thurs) Ricky Nelson Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, the“‘Quadrilatero della Moda,” Milan’s Remembered - Ricky Nelson’s twin sons FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE is offering the following trips. For more high-fashion district. We will depart for perform their father’s hit songs SENIORS information, call Bernard Dube at (508) home from Milan. - Venus DeMilo, Swansea $95.00 We are proud to announce the follow- 885-3098. Dec 3 (Tues) Johnny Mathis Christmas ing upcoming Bus Trips which are open IRELAND: September 9-22, 2019 Tribute - Ultimate tribute to Johnny to everyone age 21 and over. The follow- USA: SPLENDORS OF THE SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS Mathis with Christmas songs and some ing One Day Bus trips are 92.00 which NORTHWEST: May 20 to June 4, 2019 ASSOCIATION of his biggest hits - Davensport Yacht includes a Deluxe Bus Transportation, JAPAN: March 26 to April 9, 2020 Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon Club -$92.00 Delicious Lunch, Tax, Gratuity and JAPAN & CHINA: March 26 to April Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, or Fabulous Entertainers. 22, 2020 Friday 9-10 a.m. or call (774) 922-4049 or 2019 Overnight Trips Sunday May 19th See The Edwards SPAIN & PORTUGAL: September e-mail [email protected]. June 9 - 11 Bar Harbor, Boothbay Twins, the Best Impersonators of all the 9-24, 2020 Trips are open to the public! Make Harbor & Arcadia National Park - 3 Biggest Stars. checks payable to the Southbridge days, 2 nights - $459pp double, $599 sin- Tuesday June 18th See The 3 Red PAXTON SENIORS Senior Citizens Association, payment gle Neck Tenors, Down Home Laughs + Big Paxton’s bus tour season starts due at sign up: City Music, Pop to Opera. Wednesday, April 24, on the Maine / Sept 20 - 22 Lake George Balloon Wednesday August 28th Tribute New Hamphire seacoast topped off with SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS Festival - 3 days, 2 nights -$449pp dou- Show hear Songs of Neil Diamond, a vist to a Winery. First stop is the 2019 TRIP SCHEDULE ble, $599 single Carole King, Johnny Cash, Janis Kittery Historical & Naval Museum OPEN TO PUBLIC Tuesday Sept 17 Atlantic City Boys,4 where you will wander through PAYMENT DUE AT SIGN UP Please call Dotti Murphy at 978-424- Dynamic Lead Singers perform World Kittery’s past as you browse the exhib- March 12, 2019 – Tuesday – Foxwoods 7010 for details if interested in any trips. Class Vocals and Comedy its, from colonial times to grand hotels, $25 – 8:30 - AM bus. We also have the following 2 to 5 shipbuilding and lighthouses, up to For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Day Overnight Trips for Singles and the present day. Find out what makes ride to the casino. You will have 5 hours The Daughters of Isabella proudly Double Occupancy. Kittery special... at the Museum! at the casino to gamble or PLAY BINGO present our 2019 Fantastic Worldwide Saturday June 29 to Wed July 3 Nova Next stop is lunch at Warren’s Lobster as the bus will leave Foxwoods at 3:30 Tours! Scotia, Bay of Fundy, Royal Nova Scotia House in Kittery, Maine. Our prior visits PM. International Tatoo to Warren’s have always been wonder- You will receive $10 for gaming and April 30-May 2: Atlantic City Resorts Military Festival,Halifax Saint ful. Warren’s has the Seacoast’s Finest $15 meal voucher. Casino $249 John plus more 1299 Double occupancy Salad Bar, which offers over 60 selec- Atlantic City’s original casino! 7 a.m. Saturday August 3 to Sunday August tions and homemade pumpkin bread, April 30 - May 2, 2019 – Tuesday – Webster, 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. Slot 4, Boston Red Sox vs NY Yankees game, soup and rolls — For an entrée you may Thursday - Atlantic City play/$60 food credit/two Casino Revue Statue of Liberty, Ellis select from; Seafood Casserole, Fried You will get 2 nights on the board- shows. Right on the Atlantic City board- Island, 399.00 Double Occupancy Baby Shrimp, Ritz Filet of Haddock, walk. You also get a $25 in slot play and walk! Tuesday 8/27 to Thursday Crab Crusted Salmon, Top Sirloin Steak $60 food credit and see 2 stage shows. Spectarcular Saratoga NY Raceway, and Chicken Parmesan. Beverages and Trolley’s available. May 19: Newport Rail $92 Lake George Cruise, Tour of Saratoga dessert will be included. For details call Jan at 508 887 2215 Dining & Entertainment Visit these fine establishments for great food and entertainment

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SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER - 7 Hickory Lane! Well OXFORD – 28 Brown Rd! Country Setting PUTNAM – 48 Smith St! 2 Family! 3/8 8 Vine St! Ideal 6 Rm Ranch! Move-in Condition! Freshly Maintained 6 Rm Ranch! Featuring Eat- Yet Close to Everything! 6 Rm Split set on 1.32 PUTNAM – 49 Fox Road! Fantastic 2,680’ 9+ Room Center Hall Colonial Set On 3 Beautiful Acres! Featuring OXFORD – Rooms! 1/4 Bedrooms! 1/1 Baths! In Kit w/Updated Cabinets & Swanston Acres w/Beautiful Pastoral Views! Recent Center Island Stainless Applianced Kitchen! Formal Dining & Living Rooms w/Hardwoods! Comfortable Brick Fireplaced Remodeled Granite Kit w/New Cabinets, SS Appliances w/Gas Range, Major Rehab 2005 – Roof, Gutter & New Fusion Enhanced Vinyl Tile Flr! Brick Frplcd Liv Rm, Gleaming Counters! Comfortable Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms, Applianced Quartz Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Family Room! Office/Den! Half Bath w/Laundry Closet! Side Entry Foyer w/Coat Closet! Upstairs to 4 Spacious Downspouts, Vinyl Siding, Windows, Entry 1.5 Baths! Spacious Lower Level Fam Bdrms! Recent Wood Laminate Flooring Hrdwd Flr, Recent Bay Window! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Updated Bath w/ Bedrooms! Huge Master w/Hardwoods, Full Bath & Walk-in Closet! Full Hall Bath w/Double Sinks! Doors! 2018 Electric Heat Conversion! Rm! Shed! 2017 Electric Water Heater! Throughout! 2 Full Baths! New Furnace! Full Walk-up Attic w/Plumbing Leads for Additional/Future Expansion! 5 Zone Oil Heat! 24X30’ Gas Hot Water! Off Street Parking! Granite Vanity! Fam Rm w/New Wall to Wall! Home Freshly Painted! 2 Car Anderson Replacement Windows in 2012! Recent 3 Car Garage! $319,900.00 Truly in Move-in Condition! $259,000.00 Detached Garage w/Second Floor Storage! Convenient to Everything Putnam! $379,900.00 Garage! Town Services! $129,900.00 Attached Garage! 19X37’ In-ground Pool! Shed & Kennel! $274,900.00

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SUTTON – 30 Jones Rd! 9 Room 2,156’ Colonial! 5.31 Acres of Privacy! Long WEBSTER – 18 McGovern Ln! Brian Acres! Hospital Near! 26X64’ 7 Room Circular Drive! New Granite Kitchen! Dining, Living & Fireplaced Family Ranch! Attached 2 Car Garage! Level 25,050’, .58 Acre, Lot w/167’ Rd Front! Rooms w/Hardwood Floors! Year Round Sunroom w/2 Skylights! 3 Bed- Applianced Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Formal Dining! 22’ Liv Rm! Frplcd Fam Rm! 3 rooms! 24’ Master w/Master Bath! 2.5 Bathrooms Total! 12x24 3 Season Bdrm! Hallway Full Bath! Master Bdrm w/Half Bath! 1st Flr Laundry Rm! Brand Porch w/3 Skylights! Expandable Attic! Wraparound Deck! 2 Car Garage! New Wall to Wall Carpet Throughout! Recent Oil Furnace – 2 Zones Heat! C/Air! Central Air! Generator! Super Easy Access to Rte 146! $464,900.00 C/Vac! Huge Basement! Quick Closing Possible! Convenient to 395! $274,900.00

SOLD NEW LISTING SOLD WEBSTER LAKE – 50 West Point Rd! Killdeer Island! Stunning 4,700’ Entertainers Dream! Magnificent Sunsets! Built 2016, ON DEPOSIT It Has It All! Expansive 2 Story Foyer! Cherry Cabinet Kit w/Oversized Center Isl, Dble Oven, High End Appliances and Walk-in DOUGLAS – 36 Cedar St! Badluck Pond (110Acres) aka Cedar Lake & Laurel Lake! Butler’s Pantry! Din Rm w/Wet Bar, Sliders to 14x30’ Deck! Bright & Airy Liv Rm Overlooking the Lake, Custom Built Cabinets, DUDLEY – 13 Oakwood Ave! Mason THOMPSON – 36 Logee Rd! 2.74 Acres! 633’ Waterfront! 471’ Road Frontage! Beautiful Private Setting! 27X96’, Gas Frplc! 1/2 Bath + Laundry Nearby! An ELEVATOR to Service All 3 Floors! Glorious Stairway leads up to 3 Spacious Bdrms Road Area! 7 Rm Cape! HARDWOOD QUADDICK RESERVOIR! Ideal Yr Rd 6 2,688’ Custom Cedar Ranch w/Hrdwds! Spectacular, Open, Frplcd, Cedar Cathedral each with their Own Private Baths! Luxurious Master w/Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet + Private Balcony! Expansive Master Bath, FLOORS Throughout! Home Offers Quaint Rm, 2 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Ranch Built in 04! Ceiling, Sky Lighted Great Rm Highlights Home! Custom Island Kit! Lake Facing Soaker Tub & Large Tile Shower! Walk-up Attic w/Expansion Possibilities! Lower Level boasts Full Kit, 1/2 Bath, Lake Facing Fam Kitchen, Open Concept Dining & Living 80’ Waterfront! 10,669’ Lot! 40’ Deck! Master! 2.5 Baths! All Closets are Cedar! 96’ Screened Porch! Plus 36X72’ 2 Story Granite Kit! Lake Facing Liv Rm, Bdrms Rm, Media/Exercise Rm + Lake Facing Bdrm w/Frplc & Private Bath! Slider to Patio! 13 Individual Splits to Control Rm Temps! Rm! 3 Bedrooms! Full Tile Bath! 2 1st Floor Heated Boat House/Garage w/5 Rm Caretaker/In-Law Apartment w/2 Bthrms! 5 Bdrms! 2nd Flr Bdrm! Walk-in Cedar Closet! & Fam Rm! Master Bath! “Buderus” Oil Full + 2 Half Baths Total! Year Round Country Waterfront Retreat! $599,900.00 Oversized 2 Car Garage! This Home is Loaded w/Quality & Detail! Quick Closing No Problem! Don’t Delay! $1,199,000.00 Breezeway to Garage! $205,000.00 Heat! Generator! Boat Dock & Ramp! 99 Year Lease, $4,300/yr! $329,900.00

SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Wakefield Ave! WEBSTER LAKE – 704 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 39 Bates Point! Panoramic Views of South Pond! Southern Exp! Park Like Grounds! Extensive Patio, South Pond! Western Exposure! Protected MILLBURY – WATERFRONT! Ramshorn Lake! 51 Davis Rd! Beautifully Landscaped & Private 1.22 Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Paver Walkways & Perennial Gardens! 18X24 Covered Composite Deck, w/Vinyl Railings! 90’ U-Shaped Dock! Beautiful 7 Rm from the Storms – Quiet Cove! .24 Acre Acres w/500’ on the Water! One of Ramshorn’s Premier Properties “Royledge”! Sprawling 3,117’ French Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Recent A/C’D Ranch! 14,549’ Level Lot! Lake Facing Cathedral Ceiling Great Rm w/Gas Frplace, Maple Hrdwd Flrs, Custom Granite Lot! 104’ Waterfront! Water Views! Country Villa w/Panoramic Water Views from this Perfect Peninsula! Ideal for Entertaining! Stonewalled Cherry & Granite Kit w/SS Appliances! Wet Bar w/Maple Cabinetry! Applianced Granite Kit w/Maple Cabinets & Porcelain Tile Flr! Formal Din Rm w/Cathedral 2,412’ 8 Rm Contemp! Just Renovated! 4 Gated Entry, Long Private Drive to its Stately Appearance! Sprawling Stone & Slate 6+ Rm Masterpiece! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Frplcd Fam Ceiling, Skylight & Birch Flooring! 20’ Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Ceiling Fans, Walk-in Closet & Dble Closet! Bdrms! 2 Baths! Cathedrals! Skylights! 2 Light Abounds! Cathedral & Tray Ceilings w/Skylights! Unique Country Kitchen! Formal Dining Rm! Rm! Patio! Newer C/Air, Heat & Hot Bthrm w/Travertine Flr, Dble Granite Vanity, Custom Tile Shower, Linen Closet & Cathedral Ceiling w/Skylight! Entry Foyer/ Fireplaces! C/Air! Composite Decks! Water! Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Frplcd Great Rm! Lake Facing Spacious Master Suite w/Everything You’d Expect! 3 Comfortable Bdrms! Mud Rm w/Tile Floor! Finished Walk-out Lower Level w/2 Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing! Liv Area w/Wet Bar & Frig! Full Bathrm! Patio! 2 Car Carport! $535,000.00 Pool! Sandy Beach! 3 Full Bathrooms! C/Air! Garages – 1 & 2 Car Detached Garages! Reward Yourself! $999,000.00 Laundry Rm! Work Shop & Storage! 26X32 Detached Garage w/2 Stalls & 2nd Flr Storage! Start Packing! $749,900.00 $344,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Killdeer Island Rd! Panoramic View of North Pond! Natural Sandy Shoreline! Complete WEBSTER LAKE – 50 Union Point Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle Pond – South Facing – Tons of Sun! Princi- WEBSTER LAKE – 37 Bates Grove Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 905 Treasure Isl! Rebuild Since 2002! Custom Center Island Applianced Granite Kitchen w/Walk-in Pantry, Recessed Lighting, pal Residence or as a Second Home this 6+ Rm Gambrel Colonial will be Ready for You! You’ll Appreciate its Easy South Pond! As a Second Home, Getaway WATERFRONT Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Hardwoods & 1/2 Bath! Open Floor Plan! Dining Rm w/Window Seat, 2 Closets & Hardwoods! 19X19 Lake Facing Access and Taken Back by the Ever Changing Lake Vistas! Featuring Applianced Kitchen w/Island, Dining Area, or Expand it into Your Dream Home – Have Hrdwds! SS Applianced Quartz Kit! Open Flr Living Rm w/Hardwoods & 2 Sliders to Deck w/Recent Awning! Upstairs to 4 Bedrooms or 3 Plus Office! Lake Lake Facing Fireplaced Living Rm with Custom Cabinetry, All with Hardwood Floors! Ideal Lake Facing 3 Sea- Possible Plans! 4+ Rooms! Open Floor Plan! Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Dble Vanity! Facing Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet & Master Bath w/Tile Floor, Huge Corner Shower w/Seat, Double sons Rm w/Tile Floor & Anderson Sliders All Around! 3 Second Floor Bedrooms! Spacious Lake Facing Master w/ Applianced Kit! 2 Bedrooms! Bathroom! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! Newer C/Air & Covered Deck! Ideal Gradual Sloping Lot Gas Heat! Trex Deck! Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Linen Closet! Full Hall Bath! Hallway Laundry Closet! Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level Family Room, 2 Sliders Cathedral Ceiling & 2 Sliders to its Private Deck! 2 Full Baths! Central Air! Composite Decks & Flag Stone Pa- tio for Your Enjoyment! 7,405’ Lot with 50’ on the Water! Sorry, Closing not before 9/10/2019! $689,900.00 w/Panoramic Lake Views! $399,900.00 Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! $449,000.00 to Patio! Full Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! 4 Zone Heat & 2 Zone C/Air only 2 Years Old! Start Packing! $629,900.00

Featured Open House Listing! hope2own.com THOMPSON, CT - 25 BONNETTE AVE 508.943.4333 Sharon Pelletier - Broker Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch Attached 2 Licensed in MA, CT & RI car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Garage! Eat in Kitchen, Fireplaced living room with bow window! We Want 3 bedrooms, enclosed heated sun room, central 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 air, Koi Pond, on .87 +/- acre! Your Listings! OPEN HOUSE, SAT. • 11-1 $259,000 Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Mark Barrett

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SORRY, SOLD! Beautiful corner Lot Split Style Home, just waiting for you! Fireplaced Estate Sale! Well built 6 room, 3 bedroom ranch! Hardwoods living room w/Cathedral ceiling! Recently updated kitchen with Granite Hip Roof Brick Ranch! 1550 Sq. Ft. of living area. Attached NEW LISTING! ESTATE SALE! Don’t miss this BUYERS &/OR INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE! A short sale of- through out! Recent Boiler yr. 2016 boiler! New oil tank. Recent vinyl counters & recessed lighting. Updated bath w/ceramic floor, 1-1/2 baths garage. Fireplaced living room with hardwood floors. opportunity! 6 room Colonial! 3 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 fering! - A fantastic opportunity to own an affordable, single fam- siding, windows, and roof. Updated Electric. Kitchen and bath need total. 3 nice size bedrooms. Finished lower level with wet bar. Central 2/3 Bedrooms. Dining room. Finished Lower Level with baths! Fireplaced family room! Hardwood floors! ily, 3 br, 1.5 Bath, split level style home! Partially finished lower air. Recent roof, with 50 yr Warranty. 40’ X 26’ detached work shop/ some updating, huge basement ready to be finished, Town water and Fireplace. Forced Hot Water by Oil. Owner Financing. Natural Woodwork! New Furnace! Flat spacious level. Young oil fired boiler municipal water & sewer. 12,000 Sq garage. Heated Pool, Inground Sprinkler System. So much more! sewer! Detached garage . Level yard for all activities. $204,900. $204,900 corner lot. 1 car garage $224,900 $279,900. ft land scaped lot. Property being sold as is. $149,900

WEBSTER - 12 ERNEST ST WEBSTER - 90 UPLAND AVE WEBSTER/DOUGLAS/THOMPSON WEBSTER LAKE - BEACON PARK #802 WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $250,000 WEBSTER LAKE at BEACON PARK! TOWNHOUSE overlooking the Welcome home to this Huge, Sprawling, Ranch Style Home! 2,848 Excellent home for 1st time home buyers! Cape that Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway COURTYARD.1230 SF+/-, Open Concept Living/Dining FIREPLACE & PRIVATE DECK. Freshly painted rooms, updated appliances. SF+/- of Living Area on One Level! Level lot! In-ground pool, built-in has 3 large bedrooms, 2 on the main level and one on 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900 Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, Upper level has 2 SPACIOUS BRS including a MASTER SUITE w/ hot tub, custom stonework & landscape! w/fire pit! Carport/pavilion the 2nd floor. 1 bath on the main level, 1/2 bath in the potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! SKY-LIGHTED, PRIVATE BATH, 2nd BR w/lg walk-in closet, 2nd full for entertaining! Separate wings for private family living & entertain- Killingly - 37 Katherine Ave River Frontage 2/3rds Lake Residential area, not on the lake. basement. Heated by oil - forced hot water baseboard! 1 bath! ENJOY LAKE LIVING on the most desired lake in Central MA ment, BR suites, 10 rooms total! simply Amazing! $329,900 car garage under $134,900. acre. Town Water & Sewer $55,000 at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! $264,900. Priced to Sell! $129,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 54 KILLDEER RD WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD KILLDEER ISLAND! A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON WEBSTER LAKE! ABSOLUTELY THE WATERFRONT PROPERTY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING/ LOOKING FOR! 2.45+/- Acres! 345’+/- road front, 336/384’+/- depth, 275’+/- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, & a friendly level lot at UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROP- water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The possibilities for this property are ERTY! Charming, year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located only limited by your imagination. The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique at the Southern most end of Webster Lake’s South Pond w/massive modern windows that invite your eyes to venture outside to spectacular 180 panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets and beautiful natural beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private w/direct Lake ac- shoreline beyond! Relax & Entertain in the tiled, stone fireplaced family rm, wet bar cess. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout access, a Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront w/sliders to an enormous outdoor patio! The house features a 36’+/- open concept Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 stor- Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of living area w/2 BRs & combination living/dining area with a stone fireplace, an open stairway & interior 2nd age shed. Park like grounds! $395,000 2 full baths. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tre- flr balcony w/access to 5 spacious BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d mendous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor SORRY, SOLD! garage w/summer kitchen, 1/2 bath & huge fireplaced patio! Family ownened gem for Plan w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 60+years! $1,495,000 4 • The Villager • Friday, April 12, 2019

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Open House Directory (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront REAL ESTATE ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, APRIL 13 THOMPSON, CT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE 25 Bonnette Ave S 11-1pm $259,000 Hope Real Estate Group RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE June Cazeault 860-377-2044 SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of DUDLEY space available in a standalone brick building 7 Dudley Oxford Rd. S 11-1pm $449,900 ReMax Advantage 1 / Joanne Szymczak with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms 509-943-7669 / 774-230-5044, located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA WEBSTER 16 Henry Joseph Dr. S 11-1pm $359,900 ReMax Advantage 1 $1350 per month Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 W. BROOKFIELD PLEASE CONTACT 56 Lake Shore Dr. S 12-2pm $349,900 Century 21 North East / Mary Hicks 508-867-2222 / 508-612-4794 Capron Corp. at 508-278-9191

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SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 Auburn News •Blackstone Valley Tribune Spencer New Leader • Southbridge News Sturbridge Villager •Charlton Villager EXPRESS Webster Times he xpress Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, 2 • T E • Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Easter The history of Easter bonnets When celebrating Women and children Easter, many Christians participating in Easter don their best apparel to parades, notably the attend church services New York City Easter and family gatherings. Parade, could be seen in On Easter Sunday, gen- their finest clothes with tlemen often put on their intricate bonnets — often best suits and women wreathed in flowers — their fanciest dresses. on their heads. Because Children, too, wear for- Easter coincides with mal clothing on Easter spring, lilies, daffodils, Sunday. Girls in particu- azaleas, hyacinths, and lar tend to wear an item other blooms would of interest that seems adorn hats and hair. to only appear once per Even though the year. Easter bonnet may not Bonnets are part of the be as popular as it once Easter attire for many was, many people still girls, and even some embrace this tradition. women. Bonnets are In areas of the United part of long tradition of Kingdom, for example, wearing new clothes on children and women Easter that originated in design elaborate and parts of Europe, such as ostentatious bonnets. In Great Britain. In fact, the the United States, some tradition even dates back hat-decorating contests to Shakespearean times, still coincide with Easter as an “Easter suit” is ref- festivities. Children in erenced in “Romeo and primary grades also may Juliet.” design Easter- or spring- According to some themed hats that they historians, there was a can wear during holiday notion that ill-luck would celebrations. affect a person who did not have something new Easter bonnets have to wear on Easter, and a storied history. From the bonnet is an element European beginnings to of newness that fits the parade staples, they’re bill for many young girls often a hallmark of the and women. spring season. It wasn’t until the 19th century that the Easter bonnet gained popu- larity in the Americas. Sweet treats make Easter special From chocolates to marsh- was a sign of new life and pros- mallows to caramel eggs to perity. Germans also intro- jelly beans, Easter is chockful duced the first edible chocolate of candy. And for those who bunnies. The NCA says 76 per- think Easter is only child’s cent of people eat the ears on play, guess again. chocolate bunnies first. Americans spend up to $2 bil- • Jelly beans: People aren’t lion on Easter candy each year, quite sure where the jelly bean according to Sweet Services, originated, but some think it an online candy retailer. was based on a soft, chewy The National Confectioner’s Middle Eastern sweet called Association says people in the Turkish delight and the hard United States consume nearly candy shell of Jordan almonds. seven billion pounds of candy William Shraft, a Boston-based during the year, and Easter is confectioner, may have coined the second-most popular hol- the phrase “jelly bean” when iday (behind Halloween) for he urged people to send these indulging a sweet tooth. sweets to Union soldiers fight- Faith comes first for many ing in the Civil War. Easter celebrants. But there’s • Peeps: Peeps are owned nothing wrong with enjoy- and made by Just Born Inc., ing some candy come Easter a Pennsylvania-based compa- Sunday. Here’s a look at the ny started by Russian immi- history behind some of the grants when they acquired the sweets the Easter Bunny might Rodda Candy Company in 1953. leave in your basket this year. Just Born figured out a way to • Chocolate eggs: The first automate and streamline the chocolate eggs were made in process of making Peeps, and Europe in the early 19th cen- today they can produce 5.5 mil- tury. Since then, they have lion per day. become one of the most popular Easter is a day filled with fun and recognizable treats associ- try first designed in Germany. was just over 34 feet high and al bunny was introduced to and lots of sweetness. Candy is ated with Easter. The chocolate According to the “Guinness weighed nearly 16,000 lbs. America in the 18th century a big part of the celebration. egg is predated by edible Easter Book of World Records,” the • Chocolate bunny: The by German immigrants who eggs made from sugar and pas- largest chocolate Easter egg Easter Bunny also is a German believed in the “Osterhase,” an ever made debuted in 2011. It incarnation. The season- egg-laying hare they believed Create colorful Easter eggs

Beautifully colored Easter eggs are the eggs. Use a white crayon to draw a beloved holiday tradition. In many on the egg directly. The dye will not cultures, eggs represent new life, fer- stick to the wax. Or use string, rubber tility and rebirth. For Christians, the bands, tape, stickers, or other items to Easter egg is symbolic of the resur- create your pattern. Dip the egg and rection, or the eternal life, of Jesus then remove the materials afterward Christ. The practice of coloring eggs to reveal the design. and offering them as decorative items • Swirl a few drops of food coloring is embraced during both secular and into shaving cream on a flat surface. religious Easter celebrations. Roll the eggs into the mixture, let dry, Many fond memories and traditions and then gently clean to remove the are tied to Easter egg coloring, and excess shaving cream. The result is a some people may have their preferen- marbled effect. tial kits or practices to achieve beauti- • Recognize that you don’t have to ful eggs. But embracing some new tips “dye” eggs at all. Use a sponge to dab and tricks can produce beautiful eggs on a design. Strips of tissue paper can and make this beloved tradition even be adhered to the egg with glue or more fun. shellac. Children may enjoy submerg- • Begin with firm, hard-boiled eggs. ing the egg in glue and then coating it Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. in glitter. Then use a large spoon to gently lower The potential to create creative the eggs into the water. Lower the Easter eggs is limitless. Embracing heat to maintain a simmer and boil new strategies can set this year’s eggs for just about 12 minutes. Transfer the apart. eggs to a bowl with ice cold water and let them cool. Allow the eggs to cool completely before coloring. • Lay out newspaper or an old table- cloth to soak up any spills. Spills are inevitable, so don’t let them spoil the Explore various Easter egg coloring tech- fun. In addition, empty egg cartons niques this season. make ideal drying racks, so do not discard them. • Make patterns or other designs on Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager • The Express • 3 Easter Your guide to Holy Week events

Holy Week marks the ing Jesus to death by most solemn and revered crucifixion. Christ was period on the Christian forced to parade through calendar. Holy Week crowds wearing a crown helps to mark the Paschal of thorns to symbolize Mystery, which includes his status as King of the the Passion, death, resur- Jews, and carried a mas- rection, and ascension of sive wooden cross on his Jesus Christ. back. He was nailed to Many events unfold- the cross by the ankles ed in a short period of and wrists and hanged time during the final for three hours. He died days of Christ’s phys- at 3 pm. His body was ical existence on earth. hastily removed and put These events are marked in a tomb. during Holy Week. To understand them fur- HOLY SATURDAY ther, here’s a day-by-day Christ’s disciples were guide. heartbroken at his death PALM SUNDAY and observed the Jewish Sabbath in sorrow, for- Palm Sunday is the final getting about the promise Sunday of Lent, a 40-day of resurrection. period of solemn prayer and repentance. Palm EASTER SUNDAY Sunday recalls Christ’s The public discov- arrival in Jerusalem ered that Jesus’ tomb when he was received HOLY MONDAY As described in John betrayal of Jesus when tions. During the meal, was empty and that he with lavish praise and 12:20-36 and John 13:21- he met with high priests. Jesus predicted the fulfilled his promise to excitement. Catholic Matthew 21 and Mark 38, some people observed Judas was paid 30 pieces events that would imme- rise from the dead. This Online, the online guide 11 indicate that Christ Christ’s predictions of his of silver for his informa- diately follow, including is a great feast day with to the Catholic faith, says returned to Jerusalem own death on this day. He tion. his betrayal, the denial of worship and celebration. Jesus arrived humbly this day and cleansed the was also confronted by Peter, and his death and Easter Sunday is the on a donkey to show he Temple area from shame- Temple leadership for the HOLY THURSDAY resurrection. foremost day of religious came in peace as a man ful practices. Luke 19 cleansing of the Temple On this evening Christ observance within the of the people. As signs indicates that Pharisees GOOD FRIDAY the day before, and they dined for Passover with Christian faith. of respect, townspeople warn Jesus that he should questioned his authority. his disciples at The Last Pontius Pilate bowed To learn more about placed clothes, branches silence the crowd’s prais- Supper, creating a tem- to the pressure of the Holy Week and the mir- and palm fronds in front es toward him. Holy (Spy) Wednesday plate for Holy Mass and Temple leadership and acle of Easter, visit www. of Jesus. HOLY TUESDAY This day marks Judas’ Holy Eucharist celebra- the crowds, condemn- catholic.org. Fire up the smoker for Tasty bites for Easter dinner this year Easter meals Easter dinner is a special occasion, Fill a large saucepan or small Dutch presenting an opportunity for family oven with 2 to 21⁄2 quarts of water and friends to gather, celebrate their (enough to cover the eggs; use two pans faith and give thanks for their bless- if cooking all the eggs at once). Bring ings. the water to a rolling boil. Traditional dishes tend to find their Use a slotted spoon to add six eggs to way to the Easter dinner table, but no the pan (working quickly but carefully meal would be complete without some to get them in at the same time); boil the sort of deviled eggs appetizer. Deviled eggs for 6 minutes. eggs make good use of hard-boiled eggs Remove the pan from the heat. Let the that may not have been colored, or even eggs sit for 6 minutes for slightly soft those that have been dyed and can now yolks; add about 40 seconds for firmer be safely repurposed as food. yolks). “Debonaire Deviled Eggs” from Remove each egg with a slotted spoon “Southern Appetizers” by Denise Gee and place it on a kitchen towel. Repeat (Chronicle Books) teaches home chefs with the remaining six eggs. Let the how to craft tasty, aesthetically pleas- eggs cool to room temperature, about ing eggs. 20 minutes, before peeling. (Store in the refrigerator, unpeeled, for up to 1 week; peeled for up to 4 days). DEBONAIRE DEVILED EGGS Peel the eggs under cool running Serves 8 to 12 water. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, gently scooping out the yolks into a 12 large eggs medium bowl. Add the mayonnaise, 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise three-fourths of the crumbled bacon (if 4 slices bacon, cooked and crum- using), pickle relish, mustard, salt, and bled (optional) pepper. Stir to combine (and adjust sea- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish sonings as desired). Use a small spoon 2 teaspoons prepared mustard (or better yet, a piping bag) to insert 1⁄4 teaspoon salt the filling into the egg halves. Garnish 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper with the remaining chopped bacon and Sprigs of fresh savory or anoth- savory, if desired, before serving. er herb for garnish Note: Large eggs are best used for egg plates and are easier to eat in one or Turn the eggs bottom- (wider-) side two bites. For much of the coun- still ensuring everyone apple juice every 30 min- up in the carton. Use a pushpin to del- try, Easter Sunday typi- has a full belly by the end utes, for 2 hours. Brush icately poke one hole squarely in each cally falls during a time of the meal. with hot pepper jelly, center. of year when the weath- close the lid and smoke, er outside is still pret- spraying with apple juice ty chilly. But this year PORK LOIN ROAST every 30 minutes, for 1 to Easter falls on the third WITH HOT PEPPER 11⁄2 hours, or until a meat Sunday in April, increas- JELLY GLAZE thermometer inserted in ing the chances that tem- Serves 4 to 6 the thickest part of the peratures will be more pork registers 160 F for spring-like and less rem- 1 boneless pork medium, or until desired iniscent of winter. loin roast (about 2 lbs.) doneness. Let rest for 15 Warmer temperatures 4 cups apple juice minutes before slicing. on Easter Sunday means 1⁄2 cup Brown Sugar hosts tasked with cook- BROWN SUGAR RIB Rib Rub (see below) RUB ing Easter dinner might 1 cup hot pepper be able to expand their MAKES ABOUT 31⁄2 jelly CUPS culinary horizons and Additional apple avoid the stove. Though juice for spraying they might not have con- 2 cups packed sidered it before, hosts 1. Rinse pork under dark brown sugar or might want to fire up cold running water and granulated maple their smokers to give pat dry. Place in a large sugar their families something sealable plastic bag and 1⁄2 cup fine kosher delicious and different pour in apple juice. Seal or sea salt to dine on this Easter bag and refrigerate for at 1⁄4 cup sweet Sunday. If the weath- least 8 hours and up to 12 Hungarian paprika er takes an unexpected hours. 1⁄4 cup chili powder turn for the worse, elec- 2. Remove pork from 1⁄4 cup ground tric smokers can typical- marinade and pat dry. lemon pepper ly be used indoors, but Discard marinade. 1⁄4 cup granulated check the manufacturer’s Sprinkle dry rub over the garlic instructions to confirm surface of the meat, coat- 1 tablespoon fresh- that. ing evenly. Set aside. ly ground black pepper Big meals are part and 3. Prepare a fire in your 1 teaspoon dried parcel for Easter Sunday, smoker. basil this recipe for “Pork Loin 4. Meanwhile, in a 1 teaspoon dried Roast with Hot Pepper small saucepan, melt hot thyme Jelly Glaze” from Karen pepper jelly over medi- Putman and Judith um-low heat. Keep warm In a medium bowl, Fertig’s “Championship by the smoker. combine brown sugar, BBQ Secrets for Real 5. Place pork directly salt, paprika, chili pow- Smoked Food” (Robert on the smoker rack, add der, lemon pepper, garlic, Rose) is a great way to wood to the coals and black pepper, basil, and take advantage of warm- close the lid. 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