Tain Even More for Porters on the Campaign Votes

Are you suffering from Sinusitis? • Headache • Bad Breath • Nasal Blockage • Fatigue • Fever • Nasal Discharge Car Buying – The Way iT Should Be • Dental Pain • Facial Congestion • Allergies 2019 RAM 1500 Quad Cab Get relief! In-office Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Sinuplasty $32,743 Our #544487 Christopher C. Charon, MD Specialty Best Interest Rates ~ Gimmick Free Pricing 246 Southbridge Road (Lower Level), Charlton, MA 01507 E. Main St., Rtes. 9 & 32, Ware Just Over the West Brookfield Line 844-434-9466 Visit us on the web at: ENT-DOCS.com 413-967-4210 or 800-793-2078 • www.guzikmotor.com SPENCER FAMILY DENTAL Gentle Caring State of the Art Dentistry For The Whole Family Cosmetic Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry • Preventative Dentistry CROWNS • CAPS • BRIDGES • COMPLETE and PARTIAL DENTURES New We Strive NON SURGICAL GUM TREATMENT • ROOT CANAL THERAPY Patients SURGICAL SERVICES For Painless Welcome BREATH CLINIC-WE TREAT CHRONIC BAD BREATH Dentistry

HERBAL DENTAL PRODUCTS • All Instruments Fully Sterilized • Most Insurances Accepted We now offer Dr. Nasser S. Hanna In-house Dental Conveniently Located On Route 9 • (Corner of Greenville St. & Main St.) Insurance. Call for more information! 284 Main St., Spencer 508-885-5511

Free by request to residents of Charlton, Charlton City and Charlton Depot

Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, November 16, 2018 Charlton voters support challengers in Senate races

BY JASON BLEAU of Massachusetts voted the proposal. Charlton VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT on a much-discussed pro- was in the majority once Election day saw quite posal to limit nurse-to-pa- again voting in favor of the turnout for the town tient ratios. The majority the question in a 3,626 to of Charlton in 2018 with of voters overwhelming- 1,993 decision. 5,825 voters casting their ly turned down the pro- Finally, the third ques- ballots over the course posal with 4,173 placing tion on the ballot asked of the day. That total a “no” vote for the ques- voters whether or not to amounts to 61.5 percent tion in Charlton. uphold the gender identi- of the registered voters in Question Two was ty rights Senate Bill 2407 the town but it’s a far cry a proposal that would that prevents discrimi- from he reported 7,123 have created a citizens’ nation based on gender voters that turned in commission to con- identity. Charlton voters ballots for the presiden- sider and recommend supported upholding the tial election two years potential amendments bill, again in keeping ago, when Charlton sup- to the United States with the majority of the ported eventual winner Constitution to estab- rest of the state. Donald Trump for the lish that corporations Looking at state presidency. do not have the same and national elec- Charlton didn’t com- Constitutional rights as tions concerning pletely vote with the human beings and that the Commonwealth, majority of towns on elec- campaign contributions Charlton voted with the tion day but did fall in and expenditures may majority in some cases line with other communi- be regulated. Again, the but chose to go a different ties when looking at the Commonwealth voted route in others. For the SCARY SCARECROW three ballot questions. overwhelmingly but First the Commonwealth this time in support of Please Read VOTERS, page A6 STORY HOUR

Submitted photo Joshua Hyde Library had a scarecrow story time! Children at the Joshua Hyde Library story time created silly, scary scarecrows! Gobi ready to serve once more BY KEVIN FLANDERS focused on not taking focused on continued NEWS STAFF WRITER any votes for granted this momentum to combat SPENCER — Senator election season. After a the opioid crisis; support Anne Gobi staved busy campaign season, for high-speed east-west off a challenge from the hard work paid off at rail opportunities from Republican Steven Hall the Nov. 6 general elec- Springfield to Boston; last week to earn re-election. additional assistance tion to her third term. “Serving as state sena- for schools; promoting Gobi once again tor is an honor, and I look small businesses; and successfully held the forward to continuing enhanced clean water Worcester, Hampden, partnerships and form- infrastructure. Hampshire and ing new partnerships to Gobi was thrilled to Middlesex District, cap- build on the successes see many longtime sup- turing 55 percent of the and attain even more for porters on the campaign votes. Despite her accom- our region,” said Gobi, trail and also new vot- plishments and popular- who lives in Spencer. ity in the district, Gobi Gobi’s campaign Please Read GOBI, page A16

Courtesy Photos The 2018 Tai Chi World Cup Men’s Open Weapons World Champion Anthony Casella of Charlton RMV cautions customers to be Charlton resident aware of unofficial websites BOSTON – The is the official site for the payment to access this Massachusetts Registry Massachusetts Registry information, it is an becomes Tai Chi of Motor Vehicles (RMV) of Motor Vehicles. unsecured mimic site. is cautioning customers Massachusetts uses At Mass.gov/RMV, to make sure that they the abbreviation “RMV.” a customer will never are using the official Any website using the be charged to access world champion MassDOT RMV website phrase “Department Registry forms and infor- Mass.gov/RMV when of Motor Vehicles” or mation, but unofficial they are trying to renew “DMV” should be avoid- third-party sites may BY JASON BLEAU Anthony Casella, a teammates Nicole a license or registration, ed. charge for this service. VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Charlton resident and Tagdell and Danielle schedule a road test, or Make sure the Their information is CHARLTON – The Bay Path graduate, Whitestone and process any transac- Commonwealth’s seal is also not guaranteed to be town and the entire was one of four local their teacher Karim tion online. Customers located somewhere on accurate. region was well rep- competitors as part of Saunders. Casella may inadvertently the page. This will help The Registry never resented on the world a team from Full Circle walked away with a sil- come across unofficial ensure that it is an offi- charges for address stage in October at the Tai Chi and Qigong in ver medal and several third-party websites or cial government website. changes. If a customer Tai Chi World Cup, an Auburn who traveled gold medals to his cred- “mimic sites” that adver- If it cannot be found, cus- uses a mimic site, the international competi- to the World Cup with it but, most impressive tise similar services but tomers should leave the change cannot be guar- tion in Taipei, Taiwan Master Fang Chih Lee of all, he became the have no affiliation with site immediately. anteed to have actually featuring around 10,000 from the Asian Crane Open Weapons World the RMV. The Registry will gone through. competitors from all Tai Chi School. The Customers can use the never charge a customer Any information on over the world. team included Casella, helpful hints listed below to check the status of a these third-party web- Please Read TAI CHI, page A17 to determine whether the license, registration, or website they are using title. If the site requires Please Read RMV, page A2 2 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com

2018 FORD F-150 XLT Charlton Capsules TRUCK SUPERCAB STYLESIDE V-8 CYL CHRISTMAS FAIR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 39,309 The Charlton Helping Hand Society SPRINGFIELD — Emily Cofsky of Engine: 5.0L V-8 cyl, Inc. will again host a Christmas Fair Charlton was welcomed into Western Transmission: Automatic from 8 am to 2pm, Saturday, December New England University’s chap- Exterior Color: Guard Metallic 1 at The Dodge Chapel, 81 Hammond ter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Interior Color: Medium Earth Gray Hill Road, Charlton. All proceeds will Honor Society on October 19 in Rivers Stock # 8010 benefit the group’s charitable commit- Memorial Hall. Cofsky is working ment to the Charlton community. The toward a pre-pharmacy. MSRP ...... $50,325 always popular “Gramma’s Attic” will POLICE DEPARTMENT DROP OFF Rebates* ...... $6,000 be offered and will be brimming with Stop by Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 Place Discount ...... $5,016 donations/bargains from our generous a.m.-4 p.m. at the Charlton Police THE RIGHT PRICE ...... $39,309 members. Cookies by the pound, crafts, Department when we will kick off the *requires FMCC approved financing and qualified First Responder, Military Appreciation or College Student program. raffles and so much more. We will be drive with the Fill A Cruiser campaign. introducing “chapel” sauce, a home- Running for more than two decades, made and delicious addition to the fair. Charlton Helping Its People In Need Winter Car Care Tips: Please join us, share the fun, the bar- (Chip In) Food Pantry is a non-profit, gains and especially to...”HELP US TO multipurpose human service organi- Keep Your Vehicle in Peak Condition HELP OTHERS.” zation that has been providing more LIBRARY FAIR than just food for local families in need. The 4th annual Library Holiday Craft The Charlton Police Department, along During Frigid Weather & Gift Fair will be Saturday Dec. 1 9 a.m.- with our Police Explorer program, will 3:30 p.m. at the Charlton Public Library, be graciously accepting Legos, family Don’t let cold temperatures wreak havoc on your car! 40 Main St., Charlton. All proceeds ben- games, dolls (action figures for boys), efit the Charlton Public Library. toy trucks, bikes, sports equipment, CHARLTON ANGEL FAIR video games, etc...for children from tod- Install Snow or All-Season Tires on Your Vehicle The Charlton City United Methodist dlers to teens who may not be as fortu- Since your tires are the only four points of contact your Ford has with the pavement, Church will host a Christmas Fair with nate this holiday season. it’s essential that you have the best traction possible once the weather starts to change. a theme of “Angels” from 9 am to 3 pm Something as simple as a toy can stir Winter and All-Season tires have deeper, thicker treads installed in them, allowing you at 74 Stafford St. on Saturday, Dec. 1. a child’s imagination and bring joy to to rip through snowy conditions much easier! Visitors to this warm and intimate fair youth in need. Please give generously will find items for everyone. Grandma’s to make the holidays brighter for our Top Off All Fluids Christmas Treasures, jewelry, plants, children. Since winter is always accompanied by colder weather, it’s integral that your vehicle is homemade wreaths, a silent auction, New, unwrapped toys can be dropped filled up with washer and transmission fluid, gasoline, oil and all others. This way, your cookies, pies and much, much more! off at the Charlton Police Department’s pipes and hoses are much less likely to freeze over and you’ll get much better perfor- Coffee and donuts will be served from lobby from now until December 21st. mance out of your daily drive. 9-11 a.m. followed by a lunch from 11:30 Monetary donations will also be accept- a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is handi- ed. Checks should be made out to “Chip Make a Winter Emergency Kit capped accessible and plenty of park- In.” Together we can help a child have a If by some circumstance you get stuck in the snow, we can’t stress enough that you have ing is available. Any questions call the joyful holiday! a devoted winter safety kit in your car at all times. We recommend the following if you church at (508) 248-7379. find yourself in a stressful situation: • Flashlight services, visit the Mass.gov/RMV. • Blanket, gloves, hat, etc. To keep yourself warm RMV If you have additional questions, continued from page 1 • Ice scraper, brush, and shovel contact the Office of Consumer Affairs • Kitty litter or salt (to melt ice or snow around your car) and Business Regulation by calling the • Non-perishable snacks sites may not be accurate, and any Consumer Hotline at (617) 973-8787, or details or payments that customers sub- toll-free in Massachusetts at (888) 283- With your Ford model equipped with these, you’ll minimize the risk of potential danger mit may not be secure. The RMV is not 3757 Monday through Friday from 9:00 and keep safe as you seek help! responsible for the content or actions a.m., to 4:30 p.m. taken by these sites. For more infor- For the latest Registry updates and information, follow the RMV on Twitter Contact our service team at Place Motor, Inc If you need any maintenance or service done mation on the dangers of third-party @MassRMV. on your Ford vehicle to prepare for winter, feel free to contact us here at Place Motor Inc. Our factory-trained technicians are certified to work with all Ford models, and we’ll get you back out on the road with peace of mind no matter what lies ahead. PLACEMOTOR Inc. The “RIGHT PLACE” Since 1923 19 Thompson Rd., Webster, MA 01570 Contact Your Sales Representative Today. 508-943-8012 PLACEMOTOR.COM 95 years of outstanding customer service 508-764-4325

Tis The season To shop LocaL Gifts, Gift Cards & Gift Certificate Ideas from these local businesses. SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! RUNNING THRU DEC. 14 Call June at 508-909-4062 or email [email protected] to advertise on this page

COOKIE TRAYS Free raffles from Ladies’ Ladies’ Night local businesses PASTRY TRAYS The Fabric Stash & in-store baskets Night Thursday, November 29 CAKES 5:30pm-7:30pm PIES First 50 people will receive a Free Cormiers Gift Certificate. Treat your family & Homemade Gifts are the Best! Over $1200 will be given away! friends to BREADS Come in and make some special something sweet this Ladies: Fill out a wish list and enjoy free refreshments GIFT CARDS gifts for your favorite people! * Wine served. Must be 21 years or older ** Store will be closed for set up from 5-5:30pm holiday season! & MORE! Happy Holidays Gift & ART GALLERY 14 Powerstation Rd. ~ Charlton City, MA 01508 Classes from the Fabric Stash A Family Business Since 1949 Certificates 136 Main Street • Spencer • 508-885-3385 • CormierSpencer.com francescositalianbakery.com 45 Sturbridge Road Charlton, MA 01570 508.248.0600 Treat yourself this holiday www.fabstash.com season to our Visit us on Facebook Car Buying – The Way iT Should Be Pick of the Week! 2014 Cadillac XTS AWD Distinctive design and opulent equipment are standard. It features an automatic transmission, heated leather seats, all-wheel drive, and a re- fined 6 cylinder engine. This beauty won’t last Best Interest Rates long. Stop by for a test drive before it’s gone! Gimmick Free Pricing #5722UC $18,495 E. Main St., Rtes. 9 & 32, Ware Just Over the West Brookfield Line OAKWOOD FARM 413-967-4210 or 800-793-2078 • www.guzikmotor.com Christmas Barn Come check out what we An old fashioned Christmas Shop Gift NOW OPEN have to offer at our Certificates OPEN HOUSE Stocked to There’s Still Time to Order! Stop by or call to order by Nov. 19 the rafters with Assorted pies, cheesecakes, breads, pastries, cookies & bars for Thanksgiving Sun., Dec. 2nd Noon-4pm Sandwich Party Platters • Pastry Platters • Christmas Party Office Luncheons & Hostess Platters AMAZING GIVE-AWAYS! Christmas Magic WE MKE Since 1974 OPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY Accepting New Clients BYOB 13 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA 01562 OUR OWN BREAD! 1497 Main Street (508) 892-5525 508-885-3760 • fiveloavesbakery.com Reserve for special events Sat. & Sun. Up to 40 guests Leicester, MA - 01524 salon-superior.com Monday-Saturday 10-5 Sunday Noon-4:30 New Teachers - Expanded Class Schedule - Join us! 1 Northwest Rd., Spencer, MA 01562 508-320-0389 Christmas-Barn.com See website for details spenceryogahome.com 117 Main St., 3rd Floor, Spencer MA 01562 508-769-7050 H H H H H H H Everything 10% OFF BLACK FRIDAY & ~ ~ Gifts for Purchase 11/23 & 11/24 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Advertise on Tis the Season thru 12/14/18 Class Cards, yoga props, eye pillows, NOV 23 & 24 Handmade Soaps, Soy Candles Call June (508)909-4062 1:00-5:30 & Jewelry for sale in studio. Come visit, shop, and sign up for Excludes workshops, events, & any previous offer if your business is in Charlton classes, workshops & events Call Mikaela at (508) 909-4126 if your business is in Sturbridge www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•3 CMS Chamber to offer business planning & structure seminar Accuracy Watch The Charlton Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely manner. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4130 during normal business hours. During non-business hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your phone call. Courtesy photos Get assistance from experts at the Chamber’s Business Planning & Structure seminar. (From left to right) Moderator Rita Schiano, Attorney Padgett D. Berthiaume, Brenda Bianculli, CPA, Richard Cheney, Regional Director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, and Dennis McCurdy, author and insurance broker. and $25 for non-members. Call 508-347- ers, and lenders in the purchase and 2761 to reserve your seat by noon on sale of real estate, refinance transac- Monday, Nov. 26. tions, and second mortgages or lines of If you are thinking of starting a new credit and commercial law. Certified Your Local Roll-Off Specialist business, have a business that is grow- Public Accountant Brenda M. Bianculli ing or need to know if your business has handled complex tax and business Weekend structure is best positioned to protect issues for a variety of clients for more Special $275 your assets and interests, this ses- than 25 years. 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton sion is for you. Our experts will tackle Richard S. Cheney is the regional the critical issues facing current and director of the Massachusetts Small 3 sizes available. Call for pricing. prospective business owners such as: Business Development Center (MSBDC) Roll Off Containers the fundamentals of starting a busi- at Clark University. Since 1980, the Weekend Dumpsters ness in Massachusetts, the importance MSBDC at Clark has worked with over amber of Central Mass South means for the Homeowner of a business plan, accessing capital 25,000 entrepreneurs and has assisted business and on November 28 the orga- Houses • Attics • Cellars and lines of credit, business structure them in raising over $325 million in nization will offer a seminar designed to 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites options and liability and tax risks for financing. Author and insurance bro- help those with startup businesses and each one, filing with the state and cor- ker Dennis A. McCurdy understands 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 existing businesses that may be growing porate dissolutions, handling payroll the fine points of business and asset pro- Leicester, MA or expanding. Moderated by resilience and retirement plans, new tax law, busi- tection and has been providing insur- strategist and coach Rita Schiano with Fully Insured ness and general liability, cyber securi- ance to small to mid-sized businesses, an expert panel, the seminar is open ty, and more. and families since 1975. to all and takes place at the Sturbridge The panel consists of four profession- Light refreshments and a cash bar Host Hotel on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from www.StonebridgePress.com als with vast experience in their appli- are included. Feel free to contact the 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost to attend is $20 In Print and Online cable fields. Attorney at Law Padgett Chamber of Central Mass South for per person for CMS Chamber members D. Berthiaume represents buyers, sell- more information or to reserve. and affiliates of the Worcester Chamber AARP provides fraud update Did you know that someone’s identity gets sto- Medicare only covers durable medical equipment len every two seconds? The AARP Fraud Watch that is medically necessary with a doctor’s pre- Network provides you with tips and resources to scription. If you have any questions about what is help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud or is not covered, call 1-800-MEDICARE. Your local so you can protect yourself and your family. Our Area Agency on Aging can also review available watchdog alerts will keep you up to date on con Medicare plans during Open Enrollment to see artists’ latest tricks. It’s free of charge for every- what will work best for you and help you sign up. one: AARP members, non-members, and people of SCAM ALERT #3: all ages. Even though we are still several weeks away The AARP Fraud Watch Network is: from tax season, scammers are hard at work try- An Educator: Get real-time alerts about the ing to scare you into paying back taxes and other latest scams, tips on how to spot them, and the IRS “penalties” all year round. If you receive a inside scoop on how con artists think so you can call saying something like “Urgent! We found that outsmart them before they strike. fraud was committed on your last tax filing which A Watchdog: Our nationwide scam tracking map you are hiding from the Federal Government,” gives you access to a network of people who’ve please hang up. Scammers are very good at mak- spotted scams and the opportunity to pass along ing you feel you did something wrong, especially your own experiences, so together we can beat con when they pretend to be from the IRS! Remember artists at their own game. to STOP and VERIFY. Call the IRS yourself at A Resource: Get connected to a real live person 1-800-829-1040 and you will soon see that the call trained in how to avoid fraud and advise you if you received is a scam. To report an IRS imperson- you or a loved one has been scammed by calling ations scam, visit this IRS site. our fraud hotline or attending a forum in your SCAM ALERT #4: community. With holiday season upon us, scammers have Free for Everyone: Anyone, of any age, can plenty of inroads to steal our money and event access our resources at no cost. he gifts we send. Here are some way to protect SCAM ALERT #1: yourself: When shopping online, use well-known Every November we celebrate Veterans Day sites and type in the web address yourself, instead and this year is especially meaningful as we cel- of clicking on a link. Buy gift cards online from ebrate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. the retailer or from the cashier, to avoid compro- In a shameful twist, scammers see honoring vet- mised cards that may be sitting on gift card racks. erans as a perfect time to call across the country Require a delivery signature pretending to represent charities benefiting our for packages to avoid the pos- nation’s heroes. Scammers often use sound-alike sibility of holiday packages names (or invent authentic “organizations”) to being stolen from the recip- Increasingly busy automotive repair shop is looking to grow its team. solicit funds. Before donating, verify each charity ient’s doorstep. Visit aarp. J’s Auto in Oxford is looking to add another full-time Mechanic for our busy and fast paced Service Facility. by checking their names and reputations at give. org/fraudwatchnetwork org or www.charitynavigator.org. This Veteran’s for more tips on enjoying a Job Responsibilities: • Inspecting and testing vehicles and recording • Organize assignments to meet work requirements. Day, we should be honoring our veterans, not lin- scam-free holiday season. • Good attitude and willing to work in findings so that necessary repairs can be made • Working knowledge of shop equipment such as ing the pockets of scammers who use their name Be a fraud fighter! If you team environment. Job Requirements: wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, so disrespectfully. can spot a scam, you can stop • Listen and communicate effectively. • 4-5 years experience as an auto mechanic/ diagnostic equipment, AC equipment, etc. SCAM ALERT #2: a scam. • Performing work specified on maintenance technician • Possess own tools. Medicare Open Enrollment runs through Dec. Report scams to local and repair orders with efficiency • Problem Solver 7th, and it’s a banner time for Medicare fraud. law enforcement. Contact ●• Diagnosing and repairing vehicle automotive • Hold a valid driver’s license Hourly wage depends Beware of ads that promise medical equipment the AARP Fraud Watch systems including Steering, suspension, • Team oriented, flexible and focused on on experience. covered 100% by Medicare. You may see one in Network at www.aarp.org/ braking, air conditioning, differentials, maintaining a high level of customer service Benefits offered after 90 the newspaper offering a free power chair, or a fraudwatchnetwork for more engines, exhaust, etc. to specification. • Lift 50 pounds or more. day probationary period. TV infomercial claiming you can get anything information on fraud preven- to ease your pain with no money out of pocket. tion. 217 Main St. • Oxford, MA • 508-943-6606 DON’T MISS A BEAT Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm tion. CHECK OUT THE olice ogs SPORTS ACTION! P L Melissa Fairbanks of www.j-sautosales.com • www.j-sautoservice.com Charlton: Identity Fraud Arrests/Summons: Oct. Shane Malvey of Charlton: 28-Nov. 3 Failure to keep right; neg- ligent operation of a motor All suspects are presumed vehicle; leaving the scene of a innocent until proven guilty property damage accident in a court of law. Anthony Mejias of Police agencies can no lon- Charlton: Warrant ger print the names of people Raul Leon of Southbridge: who are arrested or charged Operating an unregistered with domestic assault relat- motor vehicle; operating an ed charges. The new law is uninsured motor vehicle; designed to protect victims, operating a motor vehicle so they are not re-victimized with a suspended license through indirect identifica- THANKSGIVING We have everything you need for your Thanksgiving Dinner! Apples, Cider, Pies, Breads, Winter Squash, Preserves, Relishes, Local Honey, Maple Syrup and more. A five generation farm since 1889 108 Crystal Pond Rd. • Eastford CT 860-974-1150 • www.buellsorchard.com Nov-Dec: Mon-Fri 8-4, Sat 8-3, Sun Closed 4 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com November Real Estate Market Update

According to Bankrate.com as of Today we have 2066 single family still much higher up in the data besides the 10/22/2018 the rate on a 30 year fixed homes for sale in Worcester County than last year. The lower increase in amount loan was 4.82%. Which has continued which down from over 2200 just a few average days on realtor’s of sales year over year. to rise every month. The market still weeks ago but still higher compared to market is current- report As always, hire a pro- appears to be stabilizing which can be 6 months ago where we had 1534 sin- ly 104 days which fessional that truly under- caused by interest rate changes as well gle homes for sale. 12 months ago we is slightly higher stands the economics of as the rising inventory. had 1815 homes for sale which shows again this month JAMES Real Estate and can guide a more than 13.8% from last month. If you price your home cor- increase in inven- we look at homes BLACK rectly and market it prop- tory compared sold over past 12 erly to get the most money Allen Hill Farm to the same day months compared in the shortest amount of CHRISTMAS TREES & WREATHS 12 months ago. to the same time for the previous year time. Since the market has been so Which is a lower there is a small increase in sales of hot for several years the need for that Thousands of Quality Fraser, Douglas, increase than last 0.4% compared to 2.0% last month and Balsam, Canaan, Concolor, professional has not been as high as Korean Fir and Blue Spruce month which tells a 6.2% increase in average sales price it is today. If you hire the right agent CHRISTMAS TREES – Table Top to 14 Feet. me we that our while it is taking 15.2% less time to then you should net more money on rise in invento- sell the homes this year than last year your home than if you sold it without Cut your own or select a freshly cut tree ry has not really in Worcester County. Just like the an agent. So make sure to do your due from our display area. continued since last couple months we still don’t see diligence and ask great questions when AFFORDABLE TO EVERYONE! my last report but the changed in the market showing interviewing agents to sell your home. Free Tree Recycling, Free Wrapping, Free Hayrides, Cookies, & Mulled Cider Available SANTA WILL BE Visit our AT THE FARM AREA HOLIDAY FAIRS Christmas Craft Shop! NOV 23, 24, 25 DEC 1-2 Mon-Thur Noon to Dark FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16 so much more. We will be introducing “chapel” Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-Dark sauce, a homemade and delicious addition to the 502 Allen Hill Road, Brooklyn, CT • 860-774-7064 • www.alenhillfarm.com fair. Please join us, share the fun, the bargains and – AMPLE PARKING – HOLIDAY CRAFT & BAKE SALE: On Friday, especially to...”HELP US TO HELP OTHERS.” Nov. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m., the LIBRARY FAIR: The 4th annual Library Holiday annual Holiday Craft & Bake Craft & Gift Fair will be Saturday Dec. 1 9 a.m.-3:30 Sale sponsored by the Ladies p.m. at the Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Auxiliary American Legion Charlton. All proceeds benefit the Charlton Public Post 41, 163 N Main Street Library (behind Subway), North CHARLTON ANGEL FAIR: The Charlton City Brookfield is scheduled. United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Homemade baked goods, Fair with a theme of “Angels” from 9 am to 3 pm News Tip? local vendors, handcrafted at 74 Stafford St. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Visitors to items and a ticket auction. this warm and intimate fair will find items for SATURDAY everyone. Grandma’s Christmas Treasures, jew- NOVEMBER 17 elry, plants, homemade wreaths, a silent auction, cookies, pies and much, much more! Coffee and donuts will be served from 9-11 a.m. followed by CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, a lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is Nov. 17 a Christmas Bazaar handicapped accessible and plenty of parking is at Holy Trinity Church, 68 available. Any questions call the church at (508) Lake St., Webster 9 am-2:00 248-7379. Story Idea? pm, $20 per table. To reserve FIFTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL: The 5th annual a table call 508-943-0608 and Winter Festival at East Brookfield Elementary, leave a message or call Rita 410 E. Main St. is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 at 774-314-0927. AM-2PM. Pix with Santa $20 for a package; food for FUNDRAISING FAIR: purchase and Kid’s Activity Room. Douglas Senior class of PEPPERMINT CHRISTMAS FAIR: Quaboag 2019 is holding Celebration Valley Baptist Church, 175 Fiskdale Road, Graduation and this includes Brookfield is holding its 8th annual Peppermint a Holiday Marketplace Christmas Vendor & Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. Vendor Fair Nov. 17 at the 1st from 9 am until 2:30 pm. Lots of vendors, hand- Sokol Hall, 405 Main St., crafted gifts, baked goods, food, raffles, Christmas Reason to Douglas from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. photos & more! 100% of proceeds to benefit Global HOLIDAY FAIR: Fraternal One80. Order of Eagles, 59 Mill CHRISTMAS FAIR: The First Congregational St., Southbridge will hold Church of Dudley, 135 Center Road Christmas its annual Holiday Fair Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1 between 10 AM and 4 PM. Celebrate? Saturday, Dec. 1 noon to 5 The fair will include Selfies with Santa, crafters & p.m. Vendors are being vendors, LBS Christmas and Gift Shop, handmade sought now: cost is $15 per quilt drawing, Basket Drawings, baked goods eight foot table plus one item table, Café and live entertainment. The building donated for raffle. Contact is handicap accessible. For more information visit Lynne Bertrand at (774) 230- our website-events at www.uccdudley.org. 1465 to secure your space. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA: The annual Christmas Tea at First Congregational Church, TELL US!!! SATURDAY Oxford will be Saturday, Dec. 1. Doors open for tea DECEMBER 1 & sweets at 9:30 am; luncheon selections served 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Fair featuring gift baskets, baked CHRISTMAS FAIR: The goods, Granny’s Attic - Gently Used Treasures; Golden Age Club of Charlton Raffle Room; Book Nook; door prizes. Food selec- holds its Christmas Fair tions include soup, entrée, desserts cart, specialty We Work for you. teas, coffee & hot chocolate Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Charlton Senior Center, SANTA BREAKFAST & FAIR: Operation 37 Main St. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Graduation 2019 will be holding its annual Christmas items, handmade breakfast and vendor fair at Oxford High School items, baked goods, raffles, Saturday Dec. 1 8 a.m.-noon. Adults $5, Children and a white elephant sale. $3 (3-12), children under 3 free. Pictures with Santa Luncheon includes home- $5 donation. Pancakes and sausage will be served, made chowder, meatball raffles, face painting, activities and goodies for the grinders, peach shortcake children. Vendor tables available $25 per six foot and more! table; $5 per additional table. Email jbrescia@oxps. CHRISTMAS FAIR: The org for more info. Charlton Helping Hand HOLIDAY FAIR: Fraternal Order of Eagles, 59 Society Inc. will again host Mill St., Southbridge will hold its annual Holiday a Christmas Fair from 8 am Fair Saturday, Dec. 1 noon to 5 p.m. Vendors are to 2pm, Saturday, December being sought now: cost is $15 per eight foot table 1 at The Dodge Chapel, plus one item donated for raffle. Contact Lynne 81 Hammond Hill Road, Bertrand at (774) 230-1465 to secure your space. Charlton. All proceeds will SCOUT CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE: Auburn’s benefit the group’s chari- Scouting Troop 101 will have Christmas wreaths, table commitment to the baskets, and logs on sale at the Auburn Post Office Email Us: Charlton community. The on Saturdays Dec. 1 and 8, from 9AM-noon. Help always popular “Gramma’s fund Scouting activities! For inquiries or pre-sale, Attic” will be offered and call George (774-239-2240) [email protected] will be brimming with dona- CRAFT FAIR: Need unique, one of a kind tions/bargains from our gen- Christmas gifts? Look no further than the Holly erous members. Cookies by Berry Fair at the Sturbridge Federated Church, 8 the pound, crafts, raffles and Maple St., Sturbridge, on Dec. 1 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling all manner of A Stonebridge handmade items including needlework, Press publication paintings and cards, Christmas ornaments, and other surprises. Come! Enjoy President & Publisher hassle-free shopping while supporting Frank G. Chilinski local artisans and crafts people. (508) 909-4101 [email protected] Business Manager SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 OF F Ice HouRS: SUBSC Ription SERVICES: VI LLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY Ryan Corneau BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Bay Monday through Friday Kerri Peterson (603) 677-9082 Path Education Foundation Santa 8:30am-4:30pm (508) 909-4103 [email protected] ditor [email protected] E Operations Director Claus Pancake Breakfast at Bay Path Ruth DeAmicis TO PLACE A RETAIL AD: Jim DiNicola High School, 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, (508) 909-4130 Advertising Representative TO T SUBMI CALENDAR OR (508) 764-4325 Charlton on Saturday, Dec. 8 7:30-10:30 [email protected] June Simakauskas AROUND OUR TOWNS ITEMS: Editor am. Free 5” x 7” photograph with Santa EL-MAI : (508) 909-4062 Ruth DeAmicis by Casson-Foster Photographers. Tickets [email protected] [email protected] (508) 909-4130 are $5, children under 5 are free. Sports Editor [email protected] SCOUT CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE: TO T SUBMI A LETTER Nick Ethier TO FAX THE CHARLTON Auburn’s Scouting Troop 101 will have VI LLAGER: TO THE EDITOR: (508) 909-4133 Advertising Manager (508) 764-8015 EL-MAI : [email protected] Jean Ashton Christmas wreaths, baskets, and logs [email protected] (508) 909-4104 on sale at the Auburn Post Office on TO Print AN Advertising Manager [email protected] Saturdays Dec. 1 and 8, from 9AM-noon. OTABI U RY: TO PLACE A Jean Ashton Production Manager Help fund Scouting activities! For inqui- EL-MAI : CLASSIFIED AD: (508) 909-4104 Julie Clarke ries or pre-sale, call George (774-239-2240) [email protected] (800) 536-5836 [email protected] (508) 909-4105 [email protected] [email protected]

The Charlton Villager (USPS#024-954) Stonebridge Press photo policy is published weekly by Stonebridge Press, As a community oriented family of newspapers, Stonebridge Press welcomes photos Got a news tip, and it’s from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of Inc., 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Stonebridge after 5 p.m. or a weekend? Periodical postage paid at Southbridge, Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They Call a reporter’s line, or simply dial MA 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address may also be made available for resale, with any proceeds going to Stonebridge (800) 367-9898 and leave a message. changes to Charlton Villager, P. O. Box 90, Contact Your Sales Representative Today. Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. Southbridge, MA 01550. 508-764-4325 www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•5 Seniors at Shepherd Hill begin daunting application process SUBMITTED BY GIANNA CRAVEDI are accepted, you are required to attend into Nichols College. Both Lauren Fox asked about how they each dealt with SH TELEGRAM STAFF that school no matter the financial aid and Morgan LeDuc were both accepted the stress, all students explained they SHEPHERD HILL — Now that it is package you are given. This can be to both Nichols and Becker. In addition began the application process as soon November, most seniors at Shepherd very scary to commit to such a binding to those who participated in Decision as possible rather than waiting until the Hill Regional High School have either agreement, which is why a bountiful of Day, Shepherd Hill seniors Jillian last second to apply. For any students applied to college or begun the process. students choose to apply early action. Duhamel, Abby Karalus, Kevin Baer, who are looking into nursing programs, The early action and early decision Early action comes with all the perks of Bradley Mayotte, and Jake Marrier Troy Hogan, who was accepted into deadlines for most schools have already early decision, except it is not a binding have all also been accepted into Nichols the Arizona State Nursing Program, passed, while some had until Nov. 15. commitment. College. explained, “[He] was stressed at first With pressure from teachers, parents, Waiting to hear back from schools that Presently, several other seniors have because [his] major is very competitive and peers, coupled with the recent com- you have applied to can also be stress been accepted into various institu- but then [he] realized [he] just had to pletion of the first marking term, many inducing. 13 senior students participat- tions of higher education. Paige Samia apply and see what happens.” seniors have become overwhelmed ed in “Decision Day” on Oct. 23 and all and Christopher Montville have both While Shepherd Hill students may with stress. 13 of were accepted into Becker College received letters of acceptance into only illustrate a smattering of the thou- It appears one of the largest issues fac- and/or Nichols College respectively. the University of New Haven; Paige sands nationwide who are currently ing students is that the decision of where “Decision Day” is an opportunity for has also been admitted into Franklin applying to college, it appears the most to go and why can be scary. Taking this an on-the-spot acceptance decision and Pierce University, along with classmate advantageous approach is to be orga- step in life sets high school student up scholarship package from various insti- Morgan Leduc. Reese Hammond was nized and time-efficient. An enormous for their future careers. Thus, choosing tutions. Shepherd Hill has established admitted into New England College congratulations is owed to all those the right fit is extremely important. a sound level of communication with and Northern Vermont University. As students who have been accepted into Some students factor in location of the both of the aforementioned institutions the aforementioned early acceptances college as of today. However, with the school, proximity to home, food quality, and these have proved largely advanta- would illustrate, the students in the level of integrity and commitment that sports, academics, dorm rooms, price, geous to those students who are eager Class of 2019 can accept a watershed of Shepherd Hill students exude, I am cer- and even size. Another crucial factor to begin the process. Seniors Bailey positivity through their higher educa- tain the laudatory results will continue is deciding whether they are going to Bowes, Hailey Ingles, Alissa Lomax, tion aspirations. to roll in. apply early action or early decision. Alyssa Wilson, and Gina Yu were all Still, what most of the aforemen- Both have an earlier deadline than reg- accepted into Becker College. Similarly, tioned students did attest was their ular decision, which in turn leads to an Alex Benoit, Ben Carpenter, Vanessa pride in acceptance cannot be overshad- earlier acceptance decision. However, if Corriveau, Kyle Delude, Ashlyn Kelly, owed by the dedication and time that Tantasqua Class of you choose to apply early decision and and Seth Livernois were all accepted goes into the application process. When 1998 to hold twentieth Shepherd Hill journalism students learn high school reunion The Tantasqua Class of 1998 will hold its twentieth high school reunion on from successful alum Wednesday, November 21, 2018, from SUBMITTED BY HANNAH FLAYHAN At Boston Magazine, she does pho- that she “related to her love for writing 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Altruist Brewing SH TELEGRAM STAFF tography and focuses her writing on and her talk with us caused [her] to Company at 559 Main Street in SHEPHERD HILL — On Oct. 26, asso- design, real estate, the arts, and trav- think more seriously about potentially Sturbridge. Everyone who was a part ciate editor for the Boston Magazine el. Additionally, Billis also codes and going into journalism.” of the class of ’98 is invited, and guests and Shepherd Hill alum Madeline Billis designs websites. The next steps for the journalism stu- are welcome. Tickets are available for came to Shepherd Hill to talk to com- During her discussion, Billis showed dents are to potentially venture out on a $15 in advance, or $20 at the door (ticket munications certificate students. Billis the journalism and communications field trip to Boston Magazine headquar- includes food from the Burrito Hut). provided students with an inside look certificate students some of her pub- ters. This would prove to be an amazing Please email tantasqua98@gmail. as to what the real world of journalism lished work from the Boston Magazine, experience for students interested in com for info on purchasing tickets or is really like, as well as offered them and answered all the student’s ques- the field of Journalism, as it provides a with any questions. knowledge of the many obstacles they tions. One of her most interesting behind-the-scenes may face in the current, professional articles was “Confessions of a Boston look at a real- realm of writing. Realtor,” in which she interviewed real- life news room. After graduating from Shepherd Hill tors about their oddest experiences in However, what stu- in 2012, Billis studied journalism at the workforce. This article was especial- dents have learned Emerson College in Boston, her dream ly eye-opening as it offered the students most is that finding school, where she won the Victoria a deeper understanding of investigative contacts and seiz- Snelgrove Award for Journalism journalism, an area the introduction ing every oppor- Ethics, an award given to a graduat- to journalism students have begun to tunity you have is ing senior who “set high standards for explore. imperative if one ethical journalism.” She then became a Journalism and communications wishes to succeed news intern at the Telegram & Gazette, certificate student Abigail Holden said in the world of and afterwards became a digital editori- she found the presentation, “helpful Journalism, as Ms. al intern at Boston Magazine, a position because it gave further insight on the Bilis has. that would eventually lead to a full-time career path that [she has] been looking job at Boston Magazine. much into for the last year.” Senior Gianna Cravedi also added Holiday play planned at Gateway

Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. will present “It’s This timeless story is a reminder of the power of a Wonderful Life, a live radio play” by Joe Landry hope, love and family and is especially meaningful on Friday Nov. 30, Saturday Dec. 1 and Sunday at this time of year. As we plunge into the bustling Dec. 2. Performances will be at Fellowship Hall of holiday season, take the time to join our “radio Elm Street Congregational Church in Southbridge. studio” audience for a fun and meaningful time. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm, the This production will conclude Gateway’s 43 Sunday performance is at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 season. for adults, $13 for under 18 and over 60. Tickets are available by calling 508-764-4531 or online at www. brownpapertick- ets.com. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of 13th Annual an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of St. Joseph idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers end- Parish ing his life one fateful Christmas Eve. The 14 member cast will act Christmas Bazaar out multiple roles. There will even be some interesting commercials Saturday, December 1st and sound effects. The cast includes 9:00am - 2:00 pm Billy Bolster, Helen Churchill, Jeff Coggins, Ryan St. Joseph’s Parish Center Drago, Courtney Gallipeau, Andy 68 Central Street, Auburn Grinnan, Madeline Grinnan, Angie Grove, Stephen Jean, John Kennedy, Gwen O’Brien, Joe Jewelry ~ Baked Goods Sawyer, Michael Swanson and Samson Zilic. Plants ~ Toys ~ Knits Mary Gahagan is directing, with Barbara Day as Attic Treasures producer and Erin Morin as stage manager. Pam Collectibles Soper is responsible for costumes and Cynthia Keane will do set f f and lights. David Raffles Corkum is light designer and pho- f f tographer, with Holiday Items Chris McTigue responsible for f f house refresh- Unique Finds ments. 6 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com LEARNING Nichols students launch programs to raise funds

DUDLEY — As Veterans Day enced PTSD — spoke about TWC’s mis- to work harder to achieve your goals. campaign, the students created the approached, Nichols College mar- sion and goals, and shared facts about Through this project at Nichols College, #NC22Challenge, which started Nov. 1 keting and leadership students PTSD. He explained he wants to scale I’m learning how to lead a group toward and runs through the month. launched a social media campaign for the TWC program nationally to serve a short-term goal that will result in It consists of people doing 22 push- #GivingTuesday to create awareness the affected population; keep services eventually achieving a long-term goal. ups any way they can and donating $22 of and raise money for The Warrior free for veterans and their families; Also, I have learned different ways to or more to The Warrior Connection Connection, a Vermont-based non-prof- engage donors and “vetrepreneurs”; get people not working on the project through its website. The number 22 rep- it organization that helps military vet- and to raise $150,000 by January. involved, through campaigning or mar- resents how many veterans commit sui- erans suffering from Post-Traumatic “I really appreciate the opportunity keting the project.” cide — every day. Along the lines of the Stress Disorder. On Nov. 1, also to be here at Nichols College and to Brian Edmands, a first-year student “Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS,” each launched a month-long, social media- meet you all — the leaders of tomor- majoring in sport management, shared challenge participant will post a video based fundraising and awareness chal- row,” he said. “The Warrior Connection concerning statistics: “Out of every of themselves performing the challenge lenge (#NC22Challenge) to benefit TWC. saves lives. We are not the solution, but 100 veterans, 11-20 have PTSD. Only to social media and will then nominate Students of Nichols College Professor we are absolutely part of the solution. about 25 percent of veterans who have three people to take on the challenge Priscila Alfaro-Barrantes, Ph.D., have So, I’m counting on your help, because PTSD get help. This results in losing and also donate. Social media posts partnered with TWC through a con- our veterans deserve a bright future, 22 veterans every day due to suicide. If must be tagged with #NC22Challenge. nection she has with the organization. and you all deserve a brighter future.” people can contribute to The Warrior Students also explained the She wanted her marketing students to First-year student William Guglielmo, Connection, they are able to give back #NC22Challenge to the students, facul- learn how to apply social media con- a finance major from Middlebury, CT, to the people who have served our county, and staff, during their Oct. 23 pre- cepts to an experiential activity, and for is one of Alfaro-Barrantes’ students try and try to help save lives. sentation. students in her LEAD 101 (Learning to participating in the #GivingTuesday “Being able to look at how both class- “My students think it would be Lead) course to apply what they have campaign. He explained why the cam- es are preparing for this project has great if all faculty have their classes thus far learned this semester related to paign — and, especially, the cause — is been interesting. In marketing, we are do the #NC22Challenge during class “servant leadership.” important. learning to create our own social media on #GivingTuesday,” said Alfaro- Entering its seventh year, “The statistics of veterans with PTSD campaign and are going to evaluate how Barrantes. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giv- and their suicide rate are staggering,” the campaign went. With this project, I Nichols College is a college of choice ing fueled by social media and collab- he said. “We need to change that. Even can learn real-world experiences when for business and leadership education oration. It’s observed the Tuesday fol- if we could just raise enough money to it comes to marketing campaigns and as a result of its distinctive career-fo- lowing Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) in the put one veteran into a TWC Retreat — a am able to see how they work,” added cused and leadership-based approaches U.S. and kicks off the charitable season program that has a 100-percent success Edmands, who is from Amesbury. “In to learning, both in and out of the class- for many organizations, charities, and rate — we would possibly be saving a LEAD, this project is creating opportu- room. Founded in 1815, Nichols trans- events across all social platforms — par- life. If we could put into perspective nities to work as a group. To get ready forms today’s students into tomorrow’s ticularly Facebook and Twitter — when how that one veteran once put their life for the project, we are assigning roles leaders through a dynamic, career-fo- many are focused on holiday and end-of- at risk for us, we should repay it to them and discussing as a class. This is giving cused business and professional educa- year philanthropic giving. by making our best effort to save theirs. me real-world experience with leader- tion. Nichols serves students interested During an Oct. 23 campus presenta- “From this class experience, I have ship and an opportunity to see what can primarily in a comprehensive business tion on the #GivingTuesday campaign learned how to rally a group of people work with a big group and what can’t. education that is supported by a strong and #NC22Challenge, TWC Executive toward one collective goal,” Guglielmo All the experience that I am learning liberal arts curriculum. Director Aaron Phillips — a Marine added. “When you realize how import- will help me with my future career.” Corps veteran who personally experi- ant a cause like this is, it inspires you In addition to the #GivingTuesday

well as Joseph Early Jr., also sent precincts one, two and Helen Brady for state Auditor Elizabeth Warren who also VOTERS a Democrat candidate, who three in Boston. Charlton did for example, where the major- went on to win the overall elec- continued from page 1 won another term as District vote to elect Republican State ity of voters chose to reelect tion despite losing the town’s Governor’s race Charlton stood Attorney. Republican Kate Rep. Paul Frost for another Democrat Suzanne Bump. vote. Voters decided to sup- pat helping reelect Charlie Campanale also earned sup- term representing Precinct Most notable is Charlton’s port Republican challenger Baker and Karyn Polito with port from Charlton to continue Four. Frost went on to defeat decision to vote against Geoff Diehl with 3,323 votes to 4,711 votes compared to the 958 as Registrar of Deeds. Democrat challenger Terry Senator Anne Gobi, who went Warren’s 2,152 votes. Charlton for Democratic challenger Jay A few uncontested seats Burke Dotson. on to earn another term on was joined by neighboring Gonzalez. were decided easily before Looking at other elections Capital Hill but lost the town Dudley, Oxford, Sturbridge, Charlton voters also sup- election day even began, with Charlton voted against the of Charlton to Republican chal- Spencer and Brookfield in ported incumbent Democrat Democratic Congressman grain on numerous occa- lenger Steven Hall by a slim voting against the incumbent William Francis Galvin Richard Neal earning anoth- sions, mostly with support to margin of 2,897 votes to 2,745 Senator; who still went on to for Secretary of State and er term in Washington with- Republican challengers where votes. be reelected by voters all the Democrat incumbent Deborah out contention and State Democrats earned the position On the national level same. Goldberg for Treasurer as Representative Peter Durant by night’s end. Voters chose to Charlton also voted against running unopposed to repre- support Republican challenger incumbent Democrat Senator

j j j Friday’s Child j j j

Jordan, Age: 11 I like to tell jokes!

Jordan is a happy and personable boy of Haitian descent. He is always smiling and saying “hi!” Jordan en- joys playing outside, building with Legos, playing cards, telling jokes and making others laugh. Jordan reports he would like to be a professional athlete or a police officer when he grows up. Jordan is an intelligent boy who regularly completes his homework and gets along well with his peers. He does well in school and reports math is his favorite subject. Jordan responds well to a highly structured environment with clear, consistent limits. Who Can Adopt? Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call HOME.”

This space is provided by:

PLACE MOTOR 19 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 508.943.8012 placemotor.com www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•7 LEARNING New student reps at UNICEF Club: Bay Path Practical promoting mental health Nursing Academy! awareness

Courtesy photo Members of the 2018 UNICEF Club.

CHARLTON — On Oct. 2 the UNICEF Club at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy held their monthly meeting with activities coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week (Oct. 7-13). UNICEF Club Chair Alicia Kerr of Charlton led the discussion on the ongoing mental health problems and raising awareness that UNICEF is now providing mental health services in the communities. According to the website, “UNICEF, with the support of partners, is working to fill this crucial data gap by developing a methodological framework for the development of tools for data collection on adolescent’s mental health, well-being, risk factors and access to mental health support or treatment among ado- Courtesy photo lescent.” While relatively new and a work in progress, raising awareness is a helpful David Macharia and Kindra Gould way to assist programs get off the ground. During Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy’s UNICEF Club meeting, Kerr presented the video “She Writes on Herself with Love” to the PN Class of 2019. CHARLTON — staff, and the students, Nursing Academy offers The video educates on the program that the protagonist now runs to help those Practical nursing stu- and to contribute to Bay a 40-week, (10-month), battling mental health, addiction and self-harm. dents Kindra Gould Path Practical Nursing full-time, Monday Kerr stated, “I was happy to educate my classmates regarding Mental Health of Oxford and David Academy activities and through Friday, eve- Awareness Day. I feel it is an important topic that is sometimes kept quiet Macharia of Worcester projects. ning program. The pro- because of the stigma a mental health diagnosis carries. I believe it was viewed were voted as student Gould and Macharia gram begins mid-August by my fellow classmates as a topic they may use in their up and coming nursing representatives for the represent the students of and is completed in late career.” PN class of 2019. The PN Class of 2019 on the June. Graduates receive Ashley Rivera of Webster, UNICEF Club co-chair added, “I am grateful to be student representatives advisory board and steer- a practical nursing cer- part of such an amazing group with significant goals for a very important cause. are an important part of ing committee. PNFO tificate and are eligible I look forward to many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of people the Bay Path Practical meets every second to take the NCLEX-PN we support.” Nursing Academy Tuesday of the month licensure exam. Visit us Faculty Organization. and the advisory board on online at www.bay- Their main responsibili- meets twice a year in path.net ty is to be a link between March and September. practical nursing faculty, Bay Path Practical Bay Path nursing announces faculty Superintendent Director John with Honors and inducted to the Sigma Lafleche, is pleased to announce two Theta Tau. She received her Bachelor new hires to the Bay Path Practical of Science in nursing at Fitchburg State Nursing Academy faculty. Lindsay University and her Associates degree Guertin, BSN, RN as full-time faculty in nursing from Mount Wachusett and Amy Grniet, MSN, RN as part-time Community College in Gardner. faculty. Other than her professional licensure Gretheline Bolandrina, MSN Ed, RN, as a nurse, Grniet holds profession- CRRN academy director, welcomed the al licensure with the Department of two new faculty members at the start Elementary and Secondary Education. of the current academic year, bringing She was a volunteer CCD teacher from with them fresh viewpoints and new 2007 to 2016 for the Catholic Diocese, expertise in nursing education. Below Worcester County. are mini-bios of each faculty member When asked what excites you about listing their “vitals” including degrees, the learning environment at Bay Path work experience, and other noteworthy Practical Nursing Academy Grniet factoids. said,” I’m so excited to be a member Guertin of Spencer comes to Bay of the learning environment at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy from Path PN Academy. The atmosphere Overlook Masonic Health Center, and is challenging, yet nurturing, as the she previously taught at the Quaboag staff strives to build trust and develop Rehabilitation and Skilled Care confident nurses of the future. It is such Center, where she was in the long- an honor to be involved in a student’s term care, Alzheimer’s, and rehabilita- journey to becoming a nurse and I’m tion units continuing education since thrilled to be a part of it.” 2010. Guertin earned her bachelor’s degree, major in nursing at the Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT and an Associate in Science degree, also major in nursing at Becker College in Worcester. Guertin worked with Night Nurse, Inc. in Framingham as a pediatric tri- age nurse. 430 Main St., Oxford, MA When asked what excites you about We repair all makes and models of the learning environment at Bay Path Garage Doors and Practical Nursing Academy, Guertin Electronic Openers • Broken Springs said the learning environment at Bay Replacement Sections • Broken Cable Path Practical Nursing Academy pro- Remote problems vides a positive atmosphere for the students and the instructors. The instructors are readily available and approach- 8x7-9x7 Steel able. The facilities offer everything you 2 Sided Insulated Garage Door need to teach/learn effectively about r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & track, nursing. It’s a great program that I am 8 color & 3 panel design options happy to be a part of! INCLUDES Grniet of North Oxford comes to Bay $ Path Practical Nursing Academy from 610 INSTALLATION Oxford public schools as health educator in alcohol/drug abuse, nutrition, mental health, safety/injury preven- Liftmaster 1/2 hp Chain Drive tion, high risk behaviors, crisis/emer- 7 ft. Opener gency preparedness, EpiPen adminis- $ INCLUDES tration and with the Barton Center for INSTALLATION Diabetes as a diabetes nurse educator 310 and intake. Price matching available on all written quotes Grniet earned her Master of Science in nursing – nurse educator from Sales • Service • Installation Worcester State University, graduating 800-605-9030 508-987-8600 Visa/Master Card Accepted 8 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com

25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com Views and commentary from Charlton, Charlton City, Charlton Depot and beyond Frank G. Chilinski OPINION President/Publisher Ruth DeAmicis Editor To the Editor Leaving your Editorial Cooper: Charlton needs trick or treating job? What should you To the Editor: than that. Besides you wouldn’t get as I love to go trick-or-treating and my much candy if you went to the trunk- Remembrance family always has to go in Brookfield or-treat as if you went actually trick-or- because we live in Charlton. Since I like treating. There is also the library trick- do with your it so much, I think it would be much or-treating but most kids my age are in easier if you could just walk out your school then. You would probably also of things past… own front door, instead of having to go know more people if you went on your 401(k)? somewhere else which might take thir- very own street instead of somewhere With a grateful nod to Proust, whose ty minutes or even an hour, and all just farther away. line we have stolen as our title, we to get some candy. Once my family went I think Charlton should have its own You’ve got acknowledge the day we have observed in Charlton but we didn’t get very much trick-or-treating. It would be much eas- a powerful this past week. candy at all. ier, and you would know more people. Financial retirement One thing Americans have been, for There is the trunk-or-treat which is Focus savings vehi- the most part, is very good at is realiz- fine for younger kids, but when you get Hannah Cooper cle in your ing others have done much to secure the to be my age (10) you want to do more Charlton JEFF 401(k) plan, freedoms most of us take for granted. BURDICK There have been instances when grati- which offers tude hasn’t been part of the recognition, various such as the poor reception for the sol- investment diers, sailors and airmen who returned Antibiotics: friend or foe; options and the chance to accumu- from seeing action in Vietnam. late tax-deferred earnings. There were equally poor reception for But if you leave your job before you some in previous wars too, those who retire, what should you do with your had fought for the “wrong side” during the overuse and 401(k)? the Civil War were equally maligned in You have several choices — and many instances and in many places. it’s important that you understand After risking their very lives, now they faced humiliation and anger. antimicrobial resistance them, because your decision can The veterans of certain other, more greatly affect the resources you’ll When and/or only ultimately have available during ‘popular’ wars met with better treat- sick, it is your turn partially ment of course for the most part. Those your retirement years. custom- taking the Here are the main options for deal- who came home 100 years ago, from the ary to see SUBMITTED BY prescribed Great War, the War to End All Wars ing with your 401(k) from a previous a doctor SOPHIA SCIARAPPA dose, we (unfortunately, it did not), were hailed employer: and receive & LAINE BOTTOMS are taking as heroes. This is what we are actually treatment, uncon- You could leave the money in the memorializing on Nov. 11; the armistice usually in STUDENTS scious company’s plan. Not all companies was recognized and finalized at the 11th the form of AT WESLEYAN strides offer this option, but many do. If you hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. antibiotics Laine Sophia toward anti- like the investment choices avail- Sciarappa UNIVERSITY Ending World War I. — approx- Bottoms microbial able in your plan, leaving the money Though that was the official end it, of imately 10 resistance. alone may not be a bad idea — you course, did not end there. Politics con- days later it kills the bacteria and we At the beginning of treatment, antibiot- know where your money is going, tinued to seethe in Europe and a mere 25 are better. Often, patients are inappro- ics kill the weakest bacteria and, even and you can still benefit from poten- odd years later Germany and its allies priately prescribed antibiotics; they though you may feel better after a few had risen again, and were once again tial tax-deferred growth. On the other may be prescribed antibiotics when days of treatment, the strongest bacte- hand, since you won’t be employed marching on neighbors; thus beginning they may not be in need of treatment ria of the infection remain, creating the World War II. by the company, you might find it or have not been diagnosed properly— perfect scenario for bacteria to mutate harder to keep up with changes to This, again, was considered a righ- and this can be easily avoided by con- and become more resistant. In conven- your 401(k), such as when invest- teous war and those who fought were sideration of alternative treatments. tional medicine, antibiotics are highly honored, are honored, as the Greatest Unnecessary prescription of antibiotics accessible—practitioners fail to consid- ment options are added or dropped. Generation. Recognized as the heroes leads to antimicrobial resistance which, er our future health which is threatened Also, you no longer will receive your they are, fighting for world freedom in the future, will make antibiotics inef- by the evolution of resistant bacteria employer’s matching contribution, if against oppression. fective and problematize healing people and subsequently useless antibiotics. one had been offered. Things haven’t been so clear cut since. who need these medications. The future of our healthcare is You could move the money into The age of the shadow war began. Antibiotics kill not only the harm- unnerving. But keep in mind there are your new employer’s plan. If your When the wars were fought as pup- ful, but also the beneficial bacteria in solutions to slow the production of dis- new employer has a 401(k) and allows pets. We fought in Vietnam against the gut, which is where the immune eases. Homeopathic medicine can be transfers, you could roll the money Vietnamese citizens; but we were system is based. Our immune system used as an alternative to antibiotics, from your old plan into the new one. really waging war against Chinese is necessary for warding off microbes. since they, “...ensure prevention…” and This might be an attractive option Communism. A depleted immune system welcomes treat, “...conditions in the body that pro- We fought tiny wars, sometimes in if you like the investment options illnesses such as diabetes, irritable vides the ‘favourable soil’ or ‘ground,’ offered in your new employer’s plan. secret, in small countries in South bowel syndrome, allergies, asthma and in which bacteria, or viruses, can sur- America, on islands and in the Middle And it will give you a head start in autoimmune diseases, which are effects vive and replicate.” building resources in the new plan. East, choosing to support dictators and from the overuse of antibiotics. We must demand government control leaders who would seem to support the We follow doctor’s orders and do not of antibiotic administration by monitor- You could roll the money into an positions our own politicians wanted at question their diagnosis or treatments. ing their supply and funding research IRA. You may find several advantag- that time. Often, it is not necessary to take anti- for new treatments. Education can be es to rolling your 401(k) into an IRA. And a few years later might very well biotics: in one study it was shown only provided about the use, effects, and dan- First, your money will still have the be fighting in the same country again to 7.6% of 17,435 patients hospitalized with gers of antibiotics in secondary schools; potential to grow on a tax-deferred topple that same dictator. a certain infectious disease (communi- specifically lessons can be taught on tar- basis. Second, you can put your Our wars aren’t nearly so cut and ty-acquired pneumonia) actually car- geting proper food preparation, when funds in virtually any investment dried any longer. Our allies aren’t near- ried the disease pathogens. Over pre- antibiotic use is necessary, pharmaceu- you choose — stocks, bonds, mutual ly so open and obvious. scription of antibiotics increases the tical corruption, and what constitutes funds, government securities, cer- But our heroes haven’t changed. likelihood of bacteria strains becoming as proper hygiene. Many times we are tificates of deposit and others — so They are still there. They are still resistant. The fact of the matter is phar- treating the problem instead of prevent- working and struggling to support what you can build a mix of investments maceutical companies make money ing it. If we continue to knowingly jeop- appropriate for your goals and risk they believe is expected of them as rep- by selling certain drugs. Doctors are ardize our health by neglectful use of resentatives of our country. tolerance. Third, if you own multiple bribed with extra money to prescribe or antibiotics, there may be a day when we 401(k) accounts, you might benefit They are soldiering on as it were. promote antibiotics or drugs. By wrong- contract an illness where the antibiotic from consolidating them into a sin- And we must, as the citizens they are fully consuming leftover antibiotics treatment is indispensable. protecting, remember that. gle IRA, making it easier to allocate Because while we can celebrate, and monitor your retirement assets. honor and appreciate the veterans we Plus, with a consolidated account, recognize from those “great” wars; we you may find it easier to track your must not ever forget those in the throes A potpourri of assorted tips withdrawals, when it’s time to start right now. taking them. On average, returning service people If you do decide to move your 401(k) have been committing suicide at a rate This week’s column fea- ferent tread patterns, tures an unrelated assort- Take internal construction, to an IRA, make sure to request a of 22 per day. That is a horrifying num- direct rollover. The money will be ber. To us, that means they feel unseen ment of tips and tricks the and size. This degrades and unknown. geared to make life a lit- the stability of the vehi- sent directly to the institution that We can’t let that happen. tle easier. From seasonal Hint cle making you more holds the IRA and no taxes will be entertaining tips for can- apt to slip and slide. withheld. dles and wine, to common KAREN ** You could cash out your plan. If sense home remedies, the TRAINOR Energy Saving Tip: you cash out your plan, your com- following ideas are sure to Slow down to save! pany likely will pay you 80% of up the ante on simplifying Did you know you can your account value, withholding the everyday tasks. improve your gas mile- rest for federal taxes. And if you’re ** age about 15 percent by driving at 55 younger than 59-1/2, you also may Candle Capers: “Tis the season for mph rather than 65 mph? And consider face a 10% penalty tax. Furthermore, candles. The next time you light floating using cruise control on long trips. It will candles, place them in cold water and reduce fuel consumption as you keep you’ll have lost a key source of your they’ll burn longer! your speed down. retirement income. Of course, if you Here’s a candle FYI: Candles don’t ** absolutely need the money, it’s there just cover up odors. They eliminate Halt Headaches: The cure for a head- for you. them by burning off the tiny odor parti- ache can be as close as your refrigera- Before making any moves with cles that permeate the air. tor. Drinking two glasses of Gatorade your 401(k), consult with your tax ** has been known to halt a headache in and financial professionals. You Bye, Bye Sniffles: Stuffy nose this sea- its tracks. Experts say most headaches, worked hard to build your 401(k) — son? Whip up this Vicks Stick clone to including “morning after” headaches so you’ll want to do all you can to clear your sinuses fast! Place one quar- are caused by mild dehydration, and keep it working hard for you. ter teaspoon of coarse salt in a small Gatorade re-hydrates quickly. glass vial with a tight lid. Add five drops ** This article was written by Edward of eucalyptus oil. When the salt absorbs Fresh Eggs: Want to know if your Jones for use by your local Edward the oil, shake to activate, then open vial eggs are really fresh? Did you know the Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- and inhale to clear nasal passages. exact day a dozen eggs were washed tact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward ** and packed is on its carton? The three Heads Up for Winter Weather: When digit consecutive calendar date code is Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508- the snow flies do you slip and slide? often above the “sell by” date. A carton 347-1420 or jeff.burdick@edwardjones. TOUCH DOWN! Check your tires. You need at least 3/16 packed on January 1 would read 001 com of an inch of tread to effectively plow and one packed on December 31 would through snow. read 365. CHECK OUT THE SPORTS ACTION! And avoid void mixing tires with dif- Turn To TRAINOR page A16 www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•9 Fall Home This section reaches 47,000 households in 7 Massachusetts newspapers. Call Jean at 508-764-4325 or email [email protected] for more information Auto Antiques BEST WINDOW COMPANY Chimney & Fireplace GUTTERS Chimney & FireplaCe Antique Charlton, ma ServiCeS eSt. 2005 ma hiC #144152 & ma CSl #094542 GARY’S Doctor pellet GUTTERS MACSL100114 │ MAHic150118 │ CTHic0619712 Wood ~ Locally Owned ~ Not Just Coal commercial • residential Antiques Award Winning liCenSed In? THE Seamless Gutters JuSt MovEd High Performance to urnIng?? GREAT Painted Finishes Custom Finishes nEw to B Installation Touch-up Furniture Stripping inStall MISSIngCHIMNEY BrIckS SWIFT Windows & Doors SMELLS? or Motar? Cleaning Caning Pick-up & Delivery PLUS: 100% FINANCING Repairs Lifetime SWeeping Daniel Ross AVAILABLE Warranty CapS Gutter Screens linerS Furniture Painting & Refinishing repairS Flue ~ Fully Insured ~ 508-248-9225 • theantiquedr.com 508-784-1112 tom CiraS 508.248.3733 PROPRIETOR 508.353.2279 [email protected] Wood engineering SinCe 1983 – Fully inSured

Oil & Propane Snow & Ice Control WASTENEW REMOVAL TO BURNING? Tree Service

IAN’S TRUC BERKOW BR K M ITZ IPMENT IN TO ~Est. 1980~ EQU C. TREE SERVICE • SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Need oil right away? Call American today! TRUCKING.INC. OIL PROPANE Tree Removal Plowing & Sanding • Residential • Commercial Bucket Service Storm Damage Cleanup ¢ ¢ • Hauling • Recycling Tree Climbing Tree Inspections 5 Off 20 Off Stump Grinding Firewood per gallon on your next per gallon • Demolition • Transfer Station Emergency Tree Service Spring Cleanups (125 gal min) fill up (min 75 gal) With coupon. One coupon per customer. Exp 11/30/18. Cannot be combined with FISHER SNOW & ICE CONTROL Lawn Service any other offer or on previous purchases or fuel assistance program Authorized Distributor Free Estimates & Insured Order online Northbridge, MA Americandiscountoil.com 508-867-6500 (508) 641-5249 413-245-1314 508-234-2920 Keith Robinson 1182 Park St., Palmer, MA 01069 46 Quaboag St., Brookfield, MA tomberkowitztruckinginc.com [email protected]

Carpentry CHIMNEYS Construction Custom Timber Sheds Electrician GUTTERS Handyman Handyman J.R. Lombardi CHIMNEYS & Paul Giles DOUGLAS Semi-Retired NoNo JobJob Carpentry MASONRY Home Remodelling All Kinds Of TooToo SmallSmall Remodeling & & Kitchen Cabinets Home Improvement Chimney TIMBER Repairs On: Home Improvement * Kitchen & Bathroom Gutters Cleaned –Insured– Remodelling Chimneys & Kitchens, baths, Cleanings SHEDS MA Reg #174661 * New Additions Storage Sheds • Barns CERTIFIED Foundations finished basements, ONLY $99 Repainted, Rebuilt, Or • General Carpentry * Window & Door Custom Built MASTER • Laminated Floors windows, doors, finish -FREE Estimates- Stuccoed. Rain & Critter carpentry, drywall, Replacement or Kits Available ELECTRICIAN Caps installed, • Remodeling $50 OFF • Kitchen, Bath & Cellar * Decks great prices! painting, hardwood & • Painting Chimney Caps Great with old, Siding Trim Installed laminate flooring * Ceramic Tile GUTTER • Handyman Services or Masonry Work. Around Windows & Doors Hardwood Flooring messy wiring • Floor Leveling installation, decks And On Overhanging Jets All kinds of masonry CLEANINGS * Custom Made Independently • Power Washing and CSL#077018: work, waterproofing & James Beane Security Bars Installed Kitchen Cabinets owned & operated MORE! HIC #178617 relining foundation and DouglasTimberSheds.com On Windows & * Cabinet Refacing See Our Work Online Free Estimates chimney repair, new [email protected] 413-544-8355 508-867-2877 Various Openings * Interior Painting nojobtoosmallhome Fully Insured roofs, and stonewalls! JBEANE CONSTRUCTION jamesbutlerelectric.com 508-754-9054 Have Tools, improvement.com Lincensed & Insured Will Travel h: 508.476.7289 Quality Chimney Douglas, MA 508.949.2384 Insured & Licensed Roland Dubrule Tel. 508.414.7792 (508)752-1003 #21881-A A. Eagle Gutters Sturbridge, MA c: 508.335.6996 860.933.7676 508-864-4094 508-832-4446

Home Improvement PAINTING PAINTING Pest Control Plastering Property Management ROOFING BONETTI’S Interior/Exterior Scott Bernard’s PEST CONTROL Glenn LeBlanc Property David Barbale Home Improvement PRECISION Accurate Pest Roofing Plastering Management Siding PAINTERS Control ROOFING Decks Plus Finest Full Pest Control Specializing in Roofing/Siding/Gutters Remodeling Power Washing small • Tired of chasing rent? Craftsmanship Services Flooring Windows plastering jobs; • Tired of dealing Carpentry Since 1979 Windows & Doors Doors ceilings, w/eviction? Over 27 yrs. Kitchen & Bathroom Basement Finishing • FREE ESTIMATES • Interior-Exterior additions, • Tired of dealing Gutters Cleaning experience Remodeling/Carpentry • FULLY Insured • Paints, Stains, patchwork and w/costly repairs Pressure Washing & maintenance? Repair Work • Reasonable Rates • Wallpaper and Reasonable Rates board hanging Painting Landscaping Fully Licensed Fine Faux Finishes – CALL – Over 25 Years Experience Rich O’Brien Owner Operated Over 30 Years and Insured Residential Specialist Satisfaction John Maywalt MA LIC #CS069127 Painting 508-757-8078 Experience. MA HIC. LIC #1079721 Licensed and Insured Guaranteed 30+ years experience INS. # CAC032585 28 Years Of Experience Ask for 3rd generation. 128231 Free Estimates References available C: 508-397-6709 508-347-4906 (508)248-7314 David Hight CALL Stonebridge O:Press 508-248-6709 Cell 508-688-0072 774.452.0321 Auburn MA 508.868.6865 508-612-9573 & Villager Newspapersdavidbarbale.com

SUBSCRIBER ROOFING Roofing TREE SERVICE PAID Advertise on Massachusetts NEWSPAPERS SAUNDERS & Auburn News GUARANTEED 1,600 this page for one Southbridge Evening Roofing & Building SONS ROOFING News 3,500 Daily Maintenance LLC When you need a roof, 290 Winchendon Courier hire a roofing company, low price! 1,300 that’s what we do! North TOTAL MAKET Roofing, Siding, 9 West Brookfield Call Bill Toll-Free Complete site work including: Brookfield COVERAGE Gutter and Get 7 papers. Spencer NEWSPAPERS 1-866-961-Roof Excavating • Bulldozing • Trucking 9 Gutter Cleaning 90 Every Home, Every Week! 508-765-0100 Demolition • Stump Removal Leicester Contact: Timber Harvesting Call Auburn Charlton Villager Lifetime material warranty 4,800 Lot Clearing • Cellar Holes East Daniel Truax & 25 yr. labor warranty Sturbridge Villager Septic Systems • Lawn Installation Brookfield

Brookfield 7,100 508-450-7472 available Retaining Walls • Fields Made 508-764-4325 146 Webster Times gbmaintco.com MA Reg #153955 Yard Expansions & Tree Removal 90 395 18,000 CSL #095459 • Spencer New Leader Northbridge Spencer New Leader SEASONED FIREWOOD Senior Citizen Discount CT-HIC #0638641 • Sturbridge Villager Brimfield 169 15,600 FOR SALE $200/Cord Putnam Villager Credit Cards Accepted Fully Insured, Sturbridge • Charlton Villager 20 4,700 Over 30 years of satisfied Free Estimates Buying heavy scrap iron, old Charlton Oxford customers equipment, etc. Buying standing Woodstock Villager Family Owned and Operated • Southbridge News 31 6,300 Fully Insured ~ Free Estimates timber 5 acre minimum. 131 Thompson Villager Now Accepting All • Webster Times 4,300 A+ Rating BBB Wales Holland Dudley Douglas 16 Major Credit Cards Rick LaFleche • Auburn News Webster Killingly Villager MA HIC Lic #146620 Southbridge 16 11,300 MA CSL #099487 860-382-5071 • Blackstone Valley Tribune Uxbridge Blackstone Valley 84 198 169 Tribune 14,800 131 Total TMC 96 Newspapers: Thompson 86,980 197 Woodstock 171

84 Putnam 44 169 Pomfret Eastford Rhode Island

Killingly

Brooklyn 395

Connecticut

CONTACT US TODAY! Massachusetts 1-800-367-9898 Ext. 104 Email: [email protected] Connecticut & Rhode Island 1-877-888-2711 Email: [email protected] 10 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com She is the stars, the sun, and the wind: for what I will always be most thankful than an hour pass before I tried and nauseas. I called my best with the nurses, desperately Mind of a again, simultaneously wanting friends, they listened to me trying to gain control of a situa- to ease my own mind and avoid cry and they cried too. I called tion that was out of her control, Curious annoying the nurses. my dad, who got on a train to out of my control, and out of Girl “Hi, I want to check on my Boston to calm me down and my family’s control. I held back mom again—” take care of me because I was sobs and tears as I hugged her ANNIE “She’s doing fine, Annie. It’s stuck in my tiny Cambridge for the last time before her sur- SANDOLI ok, don’t worry and get some apartment with the flu and gery, but as they wheeled her sleep.” pink eye. away it all came out. *click* I told myself, “If she dies, I Days of fear and sadness hit It was a feeling of heartache I really tried to fall asleep. want to die too,” and I meant it. the hospital floor in the form of like I had never felt before. I My eyes rolled in the back of When she called me later that my salty tears. One of the nurs- was so distressed, worried, and my head, but I was still con- day, I swore her voice was the es hugged me for a while, then exhausted that I was floating scious the whole time, think- best sound I had ever heard. passed me to my aunt’s arms so around in my own dark uni- ing about how quickly it all “Mommy,” I answered. she could go back to work. No verse, like how a star must feel happened. “What’s going on?” one in my family knew what right before it dies and turns Only a week earlier, every- “Hi, Baby Love, I’m fine. It’s to say to me. Nothing could be into a mass of nothingness. I thing seemed normal, except just a little tumor thing, they’ll said. knew that in an instant, every- for the fact that Mommy wasn’t just take it out and I’ll be fine.” It was the longest eight hours thing I knew and loved could responding to the multiple calls That’s her, downplaying her of my life followed by the lon- be gone. I made to her office. I heard her pain to make sure no one has gest night of my life. I’ve never It was nice that some of my voicemail message over and to worry about her. It didn’t felt so protective of another family members came to the over, thinking that maybe the work on me at all. When she human, maybe because anoth- hospital, but their presence number of times I called would hung up, I felt just as scared er human has never been so wouldn’t make her better. It somehow affect the outcome. as before. Because they were protective of me. was thoughtful of the nurses to “Hi, you have reached the keeping her overnight, I knew The day after her surgery, I bring us coffee and breakfast, office of Dr. Marie Sandoli at it was worse than she said. went to visit her as early as I but their hospitality wouldn’t Auburn Youth and Family She had probably had a sei- could. Her head was wrapped take the tumor out of her brain. Services. I am unable to take zure, and whether or not the in gauze and there was blood It was considerate of the doc- Courtesy photo your call at this time, but leave tumor was cancerous was still in her hair and around her tors to keep me updated, but a message and I will get back to unknown. stitches. My aunt tried to wash Marie Sandoli and Annie Sandoli their kindness wouldn’t take you shortly. Thank you.” Well, turns out it was. it off with a damp cloth so she away my nausea and intense *beep* The doctors weren’t confi- wouldn’t see it. feeling of complete and utter She always calls me back dent that they could remove Mommy spoke slowly. Her heartache. within an hour, but this day the entire tumor because it was voice sounded like an echo in a After eight hours of anger, because the brain tumor took was different and I instantly wrapped around the speech deep cave, with me on one side sadness, and frustration, I was up so much space in her beauti- knew something was wrong. center of her brain. Mommy has and her on the other. allowed to see her. She looked ful head, they can barely see it. Panicking, I kept saying to one of those voices that should “I’m coming home tomor- weak, with some of her blonde Mommy will never be cancer myself, “She never waits this always be heard because it has row,” she insisted, again with- hair missing on one side and free, but she is herself again, long to return my calls, and I made a difference since the day out the nurse’s approval. stitches across her skull. I held working more hours a week know she went to work today.” she was born, and no tumor “We’ll see how you’re doing.” back tears, she didn’t deserve than any human ever should I called her husband, who had the right to take that away I only understand her stub- any of this and I wanted to take and touching more lives than told me that a few hours ear- from the world. bornness so easily because I it all away from her. an entire city of people ever lier she couldn’t talk and the They scheduled her surgery inherited it. I hugged her, I held “I think I can go home tomor- could. Her life expectancy doctors were trying to figure right away, knowing that it her hand, I watched her try to row,” she slurred. hasn’t changed, her memory out why. The most likely cause was a life or death situation. eat and drink, but I couldn’t “We’ll see, Mommy. You look is miraculously intact, and was a tumor, but they weren’t “I haven’t told her that I love reach her. It took a while until beautiful.” her intelligence is as strong sure yet. her enough,” I thought. “I hav- I could. She did. She always does. as ever. I remember instantly sob- en’t been the best daughter. It has been almost two years She’s as pretty as the stars, as My hope is that every per- bing hysterically, like some- I’ve been impatient. I haven’t since the day Mommy wasn’t bright as the sun, and as strong son who reads this takes a one had hit a switch in my done everything I possibly answering my calls, the day the as the wind. step back and puts life’s small mind that turned me insane. could for her.” nurses wheeled her off into the I called the hospital over and inconveniences into perspec- Thinking about my healthy, The day of her surgery, I operating room, and the day over that night until they knew tive, because in the blink of strong, intelligent mother with woke up with a knot in my she spoke warily as my aunt me by name. an eye, they can become so a tumor trespassing in the ter- stomach. My aunt told me not washed her head. She has been “Hi, I want to check on my overwhelmingly trivial. What ritory of her beautiful mind show her how sad and scared through six months of radia- mom, Marie Sandoli. She had matters to me most, this was too much for me to handle. I felt, so I held it all in as best tion, a year of chemotherapy, brain surgery earlier today.” Thanksgiving and every other Mommy has always been I could. She cried when we got and hundreds of moments of “Of course, she’s stable,” day of the year, is that I have my everything. My best friend, to the hospital, clutching her frustration with her own mind said the anonymous voice on her beside me, something I will role model, support system, prayer shawl, and I so badly as she gains complete control the other end of the line. never take for granted. She is teacher, and favorite human. wanted to cry too. of it again. “Thank-you.” my stars, my sun, my wind, Thinking about losing her Mommy spent the first hour But not even two years after *click* and what I will always be most only made me more hysterical of surgery preparation arguing the doctors were panicking I would let no more or less thankful for. At your service in the Villager Community SEE YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL THE SERVICES

Family Owned & Operated since 1919 Country FLOOD’S Kitchen AUTOMOTIVE AND TIRE CENTER, INC. Annie’s 508-764-7900 • 93 Hamilton St., Mon. - Fri. 6AM - 2PM • Sat. - Sun. 6AM-Noon (Breakfast Only) Southbridge 508-764-7965 A Full Staff of Experienced Auto-Techs Who Care! Rt. 131, 140 Main St., Sturbridge 01566 Take-out: 508-347-2320 Fax: 508-347-3767 © additions © garages © Auto Sales & Rentals remodeling expert Hand Picked for quality, all clean & ready to go! © © © roofing siding decks ‘07 FORD FOCUS Sedan, 114K mi...... $3899 Food-To-Go © kitchen © baths ‘06 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Black, Clean, 96K mi ...... $9909 $8495 © windows © doors Catering ‘11 CHEVY CRUISE White, Clean, 68K mi ...... $8200 © finished basements ‘07 NISSAN MURANO 97K mi ...... $8100 508.347.7077 Quality Building Since 1985 We Guarantee the Finest in Licensed & Insured Auto RepAiRs, Auto sAles & Auto RentAls Open 11am-7pm • 7 days a week 508-764-2293 • 774-230-3967 FREE Alignment with purchase of 4 New Tires 630 Main St. • Sturbridge, MA 01566 • (Entrance in back) Competition No Problem. We Beat All Books!

The Quality Goes in Before Your Car Comes Out JEWELERS Happy Fine Jewelry & Gifts Specializing in Late The Jewelry store where you buy with confidence Model Collision Thanksgiving 570 Main Street • rt. 20 • FiSkdale, Ma Work tel: 508-347-0116 • Fax: 508-347-6985 Jeff Burdick, AAMS® WE BUY GOLD SpecialS Good 11/19-11/25 Financial Advisor 5lB BaG Boarclo’SS Hedead COLLISION CORP. tHankSGivinG Golden ripe Specializing Yukon Gold cracked pepper daY Southbridge’s only Down Draft Spray 419 Main Street POTATOES TURKEY PINEAPPLES Sturbridge, MA 01566 in Custom Designs open FridaY $1.99 ea. Booth For That Factory Finish 2 For $5 11/23$7.99 8:30-5 lb. 508-347-1420 All types of Jewelry Repairs 10% off for Armed Forces, Police, www.edwardjones.com Boar’S Head FreSH expreSS certiFied ™ anGuS FreSH Fire Fighters, EMT/Paramedics MASTER JEWELERS low Salt GARDEN GROUND (discount does not apply to insurance claims) b r i l l i a n c e y o u d e s e r v e ® HAM SALAD CHUCK All work guaranteed • Licensed Appraiser $7.99 lb. 2 For $3 For 409 Main St. Southbridge, MA 2 $3 Bonded & Insured morinjewelers.com • 508-764-7250 Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 7:00 • Sat. 9:00 - 6:00 (508)765-5773 • 46 1/2 Old Sturbridge Rd., Southbridge, MA MKT-58941-A Member SIPC Sun. 9:00 - 5:00 Located at CVS Plaza We reserve the right to limit quantities Donald Joyce

www.StonebridgePress.com www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•11 HEARTHSTONE MARKET THANKSGIVING DINNERS TO GO COMPLETE DINNERS $94.95 plus tax Please Call: HEARTHSTONE MARKET @ 508-347-7077 Pick Up at: 630 MAIN STREET, FISKDALE MA

FEEDS 8 TO 12 PEOPLE Thick Sliced Roast Turkey with Seasoned Stuffing & Gravy OR Sliced Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce AND choice of one: Fresh Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Tiny Oven Roasted Potatoes or Seasoned Sweet Potatoes AND choice of one: Fresh Butternut Squash, Buttered Corn, Buttered Carrots, Green String Beans, or Mixed: Carrots, Waxed Beans & Green Beans AND choice of one: Pumpkin Cream Pie, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Cream Pie, Apple Pie, or Pumpkin Pie All Dinners Include: 12 Dinner Rolls & Butter, Pint of Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce

EXTRAS Green Beans, Fresh Butternut Squash, Baby Carrots, Thick Sliced Roast Turkey w/Stuffing & Gravy ..... $35.95 Mixed Waxed Beans & Green Beans, Sliced Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce ...... $35.95 Buttered Corn, or Buttered Carrots ...... $17.95 ea. Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Sweet Pumpkin Cream Pie, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Bread Stuffing ...... $19.95 ea. Cream Pie, Apple Pie, or Pumpkin Pie ...... $13.95 ea.

All meals are put up cold, ready for your oven. Can be picked up Wednesday, November 21 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm OR Thursday, November 22 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. PLEASE PLACE ALL ORDERS NO LATER THAN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19.

THANK YOU AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! At your service in the Villager Community SEE YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL THE SERVICES

Serving area towns since 1980 Did your TV auto quote change Charlton after you switched? ptiCal 508-248-9797 CALL TODAY! o Your Hometown Heating Specialist Best of Central Mass Proudly Serving the Tri-Community Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 5:00 Area for 30 Years with Expert Optical Store 2016 & 2017 • 24 HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE • Steve’s Collision Repair Center, Inc • Service Contracts • • Fuel Assistance • presented by the T&G • BASF Paint for the Perfect Match Every Time! • Highly Skilled & Experienced Technicians DON’T PAY TOO MUCH FOR OIL! • Frame Machines to Re-Align Unibody Damage $ Your Vehicle is a Major Investment... should you • Monday price 11/12/18 was 2.76 per gallon* • Call for the most up to date daily price or visit us at really trust repairs on it to just anyone? www.charltonoil.com We’ve worked hard to earn our reputation and your trust... You can COUNT ON US to get the job done right! Rs#628 “Call Us First!” *prices subject to change Brenda Lacaire (508) 347-9116 ~ Online Quotes ~

BAIR Fresh, filling, & fabulous! FALL Buy • Chicken Pot Pie Insurance agency Factory SALE Come, Direct Check Out • Sweet Potato 58 A.F. Putnam Road & Save • Chocolate Express Our NEW Charlton, MA 01507 • Christmas Cranberry R.D.O. Peter Maly • O.D. Firas Kassira 45 COLORS • $45 per sq. ft. Installed SEASONAL p: 508-248-4204 f: 505-248-1199 O.D. David Snowdon (40 sq.ft. or more) includes: rounded, beveled, or polished edges, • Maple Cream Cheese 4 in back splash. Cutout for sink. FLAVORS! Conveniently located near scenic Buffumville Lake Eyeglasses • Eye Exams • Contacts Cannot be combined with other offers. • Family Recipe Cinnamon Rolls Biggest Selection of Marble and Granite THANKSGIVING WEEK HOURS bairinsurance.com 109 Masonic Home Road of ANY Fabrication Shop Mon & Tues-Closed • Wed 8-2 Charlton MA 01507 280 Colors to choose from Thurs & Fri Closed • Sat & Sun 8-1 Granite Counter top, Quartz Surface, Soapstone 508-248-1188 508-842-9800 • shrewsburymarbleandgranite.com Rte. 131, 57 Main St. (Fiske Hill Plaza) Same Day Service Mon 9-6 • Tues 10-6 • Wed 10-5 620 Boston Turnpike (Rte 9 E), Shrewsbury, MA Sturbridge, MA 01566 • 508-320-2349 (1/4 mi. east of Home Depot – Big Blue Bldg) Thurs 10- 8 • Fri 10-5 • Sat 9-5 Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat. 9-4, Thurs. 8-6. facebook.com/wildflourkolaches

Advertising Works! Call Mikaela at (508) 909-4126 if your business is in Sturbridge or Call June (508)909-4062 if your business is in Charlton 12 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com SPORTS Locals shine at Central Mass. Cross-Country Championships

Shepherd Hill’s Henry Weiland outkicks Algonquin’s William Lamburn for an eighth place finish in the Central Mass. Division 1 meet, advancing to All-States in the process.

Nick Ethier photos Christian (12th), Douglas (13th), Leicester (20th) and Bartlett High With Rebekah James (294) leading the way en route to a second place finish, Shepherd Hill’s (26th). girls’ cross-country team won back-to-back Central Mass. Division 1 titles. Also pictured is Whitinsville Christian continued to ports briefs Rams’ teammate Christina Gunsalus, who placed eighth. impress in the Division 2 boys’ race, S as sophomore Joseph Thumann took BY NICK ETHIER Parker Charter and the Bromfield Ski or snowboard at SPORTS STAFF WRITER home the crown. He won the meet in a School were the three teams advanc- time of 16:03. WESTFIELD — Although run ing to the All-State meet, the top-10 “Those kids work very, very hard Wachusett Mountain on a Western Mass. course due to individualds outside of those teams in the offseason and they’re both poor ground conditions, the Central also moved on. That included Lashley very committed,” Crusaders’ head Are you interested in having a lot Mass. Division 1 and 2 Cross-Country and the Douglas High duo of Keely coach Chris Vander Baan said of both of fun while also helping to make Championships found a home this Mungeam (15th place overall, 19:55) Lashley and Thumann. “They both the winter fly by? Any student (8 year at Stanley Park. On Saturday, and Emma Wall (16th place, 20:03). have great teammates and push them years and older), parent or teach- Nov. 10, the Division 2 athletes raced, Narrowly missing out on qualifying every day in practice.” er from any of the surrounding and the Division 1 runners competed individually were Blackstone Valley Due to the All-States date being towns and states can ski or snow- the following day. Tech’s Lauren Flynn (18th, 20:04), listed as Sunday, Nov. 18 back at board eight consecutive Saturday First up was the Division 2 girls’ race, Leicester High’s Emily Moughan Stanley Park — as of press time — the nights at Wachusett Mountain for and leading the charge among local (20th, 20:16), Whitinsville Christian’s Whitinsville Christian duo of Lashley just $150 through the Southbridge Stonebridge Press affiliated schools Hadley Koeman (22nd, 20:27) and and Thumann won’t be able to com- Ski Club. You drive to Wachusett was Whitinsville Christian freshman Valley Tech’s Madison Gannon (26th, pete due to school rules. Mountain on your own. The eight- Molly Lashley. She traversed the 5k 20:45). Uxbridge slipped into third place in week program begins on Saturday, course in 19:01, losing only to the Blackstone Valley Tech finished in the team standings, so they have all Jan. 5 and ends Saturday, March 2. Littleton High twins of Sarah and eighth place as a team, followed by qualified for All-States. Contributing Ski or snowboard rentals as well Kaitlyn Roffman. Although Littleton, Uxbridge High (ninth), Whitinsville runners included Colin Caso (15th as lessons are also available at a place, 17:14), Ryan Semle (16th, 17:16), very reasonable cost. You may also Stephen Sanches (23rd, 17:35), Aidan be able to ski or snowboard for Ross (36th, 17:56) and Thomas Burke free through you health insurance (51st, 18:12). coverage. “It was our first time for the boys Also anyone (students or to ever qualify to go to All-State in non-students) can purchase the school’s history,” said Spartans’ Gold, Silver and Bronze Season head coach Walter Berkowicz. “In ’05 Passes at a lower discounted price when I was coaching the boys finished through our Club. All eight week fourth, so we were one slot out. From and season passes must be ordered the inside looking out I knew if every- through the Wachusett website by one had a great day we had a shot.” Nov. 30 for these lower discounted Whitinsville Christian followed prices. For more information on with a fifth place team finish, and how to order, please contact Dick after that was Blackstone Valley Tech Lisi at (508) 410-1332 or at lisirich- (seventh), Bartlett (27th), Quaboag [email protected]. Regional (28th), Auburn High (29th) and Leicester (31st). The Division 1 girls’ meet opened Worcester State University up the day on Nov. 11 and Shepherd Hill Regional made it look easy in to hold baseball clinics winning the team title for the second Worcester State Baseball Indoor straight year. Rebekah James (second Clinics are now held in the $52 mil- place, 18:26), Emma Sullivan (sixth, lion gymnasium and wellness cen- 19:41), Christina Gunsalus (eighth, ter. The second floor multipurpose 19:50), Emma Whitehead (20th, 20:43) gym allows for live practices with and Sam Zannotti (21st, 20:44) were the plenty of storage for the six indoor contributors. mounds, bats and balls, etc. Hitters “That was the goal — the goal to will use the double-barrel cages on win districts and run well at states,” the first floor. Here kids will bunt/ Rams’ head coach Nicole Fossas said bat off the Hack Attack pitching of checking the first goal off the list. machines (uses real balls; speed “This is the first time we’ve ever won adjusted for ages), hit close-range it back-to-back.” BP, use soft toss nets, tees, and All five contributing runners finish- utilize slow-motion video analysis. ing so tight in the standings made all There are multiple upcoming the difference in the world for Fossas, clinics to choose from. For ques- as well as the performance of her sixth tions, please call (508) 929-8852 or finisher, Anna Thomas, who placed (774) 230-3872, or email dbaker1@ 23rd in 20:49. worcester.edu. Also, please visit “My four, five and six were all right wsulancers.com/camps-clinics for together and my sixth girl — she’s a more information. freshman — closed that gap with four and five, so that was huge.” James nearly won the race, but was edged by Algonquin Regional’s in Softball pitching lessons under a second. “Tess is a great runner, they’ve coming to Southbridge been running neck-and-neck all year,” Fossas explained, as Reyes won at the Community Center Twilight meet, while James won at the Softball pitching lessons will League Meet. be available at the Southbridge Tantasqua Regional finished 14th as Community Center (152 Chestnut a team, with Jordan Lapierre leading Street) on Sunday mornings from the way in 73rd place (24:09). 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They started The Division 1 boys’ race closed Oct. 21 and run through Feb. 24, out the weekend, and Shepherd Hill’s 2019. Team and league discounts Brian Belmonte advanced to All-States are available for three pitchers or with a third place finish, clocking in more. Pitchers must bring a catch- at 16:34. Teammate Henry Weiland er (no fee) that can be a parent, also advanced to All-States with an teammate, etc. Please contact Bill eighth place finish (16:43). The Rams Rahall ([email protected] 860- finished fifth as a team and Tantasqua 576-3440) for more details. Clark Brian Belmonte of Shepherd Hill advanced to the All-State meet thanks to a third place finish Regional, led by Armando Chung’s University pitching coach Steve in the Central Mass. Division 1 race. 67th place finish (18:50), took 13th. Genese will be on hand at the lessons. www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•13 SPORTS Westborough outlasts Rams in pouring rain, 10-7 thanks to a 22-yard field goal that’s a really tough schedule.” by Bradley, which split the So now, with the Westborough uprights just as the horn sig- game in the rearview mirror, nifying the end of the first half all that remains on the 2018 sounded. schedule for the Rams are the “We made a really nice goal- archrival Warriors. line stand there,” Dugan said. “Tantasqua is having a great “They were on the five-yard year. They’re very good,” line trying to punch it in and Dugan said of the Warriors, we stuffed them three times who lost, 28-0, to Nashoba in in a row, and then they kicked the Central Mass. Division 4 the field goal on fourth down to Championship Game on Nov. grab the lead.” 10. “With them getting us last It was a game that featured year, there is certainly some two teams that expected to be unfinished business for us better than their records would against them. We’ve never indicate heading into the been in the role of the underdog final game of the season. On in this game so it’s going to be Thanksgiving Shepherd Hill fun. They’ve got a great record will play Tantasqua Regional, [7-3] and they’ve had some nice while Westborough will face wins. Even in their losses, they Nick Ethier photos Algonquin Regional. were very competitive. They Shepherd Hill’s Tyler Brassard (17 carries, 54 yards) cuts inward toward the center of the field on a carry. “Both teams are very simi- were very competitive against lar. Both teams had some good Doherty [a 14-0 loss back on BY KEN POWERS we’d like to have won, obvi- back and forth from there,” wins against good opponents Sept. 21], who, in my mind, is SPORTS CORRESPONDENT ously,” Dugan continued, “but Dugan said. “In the second half but have also had some loss- one of the better teams in the WESTBOROUGH — It was I think there are a lot of les- we were just stuck behind the es against some pretty strong area.” another hard-fought game and, sons we can learn and improve- eight-ball, field-position wise. teams, too,” Dugan said. “They Dugan said he has looked for unfortunately, another tough ments that can be made off of Westborough did a good job on play a very competitive sched- a long time at Tantasqua as a loss for the Shepherd Hill the way we played against special teams. ule, and we do as well. So we team with unlimited gridiron Regional varsity football team. Westborough.” “In the second half they went in knowing it was going potential. Playing in a relentless, After trailing, 3-0, at the half, pinned us deep on a kickoff to be a quality game, despite “The Tantasqua program steady rain, the Rams lost to Shepherd Hill (4-6) took a 7-3 and they pinned us deep a cou- the records. has always been a sleeping Westborough High, 10-7, on lead early in the third quarter ple of times on punts. I’ve got “You watch Westborough on giant in my opinion and now Friday, Nov. 9 at Joe Mewhiney on a six-yard touchdown run to give them credit; their spe- film you can see that they are they’ve got some quality coach- Field. by junior Anthony Oriente (7 cial teams were very good all not a three-win football team. ing there and the kids are buy- “It was a good quality foot- carries, 26 yards) and an extra game,” Dugan added. “They They’ve got good players and ing in,” Dugan said. “They’ve ball game; both defenses played point off the foot of Oriente’s made it so we had to go a long they run a good scheme and got a great coaching staff over well,” Shepherd Hill head classmate, Brock Dubey. way, especially in the second their kids play hard and fast,” there: Al Dhembe, whose coach Ryan Dugan said. “Our The Rangers (4-6) reclaimed half, to get into any kind of Dugan continued. “But they’re record speaks for itself; Tony kids played their hearts out. It the lead, 10-7, later in the quar- scoring position. When you’re in the same position as us; Salvaggio; and Nate Orzech, was a fun game. It was a good, ter on a 60-yard scoring scam- starting deep in your own ter- they’re a mid-sized school play- who is a great defensive coach. tough, physical football game. per by junior quarterback Luke ritory, inside the 20- and the ing some of the giant schools And, then there’s the head Unfortunately somebody had Lentine and an extra point by 30-yard line multiple times, in like Wachusett, Shrewsbury coach, Jon Hargis, who has to win and somebody had to senior Maclaren Bradley. a game where scoring is such a and Leominster. Those are done a great job managing that lose. “[Lentine] scored off an premium, it’s tough. They did three of the top programs in team and improving that pro- “Looking back it was a game option play to put Westborough a nice job.” the area. Then, you sprinkle in gram.” ahead, 10-7, and then it was just Westborough led at halftime Nashoba and Marlborough and America is on the brink of a nervous breakdown “As nightfall does not come at once, Remember, author- martial law started not through active collaboration but neither does oppression. In both instanc- itarian regimes begin long before Trump, through passivity, denial and indiffer- es, there is a twilight when everything with incremental steps. Freedom set in motion by ence. remains seemingly unchanged. And it is Overcriminalization, powers-that-be that Much like the German people, “we the in such twilight that we all must be most surveillance of inno- Watch see the govern- people” have become passive, polarized, aware of change in the air – however cent citizens, impris- ment as a means to gullible, easily manipulated, and lack- slight – lest we become unwitting victims onment for nonviolent an end: power and ing in critical thinking skills. Distracted of the darkness.” Supreme Court Justice — victimless — crimes, John profit. by entertainment spectacles, politics William O. Douglas etc. Bit by bit, the cit- As Paul Craig and screen devices, we too are complic- izenry finds its free- Whitehead Roberts, former it, silent partners in creating a police doms being curtailed Assistant Secretary state similar to the terror practiced by Yet another shooting. and undermined for the of the Treasury, former regimes. Yet another smear of ugliness, hatred sake of national security. And slowly recognized years ago, “Adolf Hitler is Can the Fourth Reich happen here? and violence. the populace begins to submit. alive and well in the United States, and It’s already happening right under Yet another ratcheting up of the calls No one speaks up for those being tar- he is fast rising to power.” our noses. Much like the German peo- for the government to clamp down on geted. Roberts was not comparing Trump to ple, “we the people” are all too inclined the citizenry by imposing more cost- No one resists these minor acts of Hitler, as so many today are wont to do. to “look the other way.” ly security measures without any real oppression. Rather, he was comparing the In our state of passivity, denial and benefit, more militarized police, more No one recognizes the indoctrination American Police State to the Nazi Third indifference, here are some of the loom- surveillance, more widespread mental into tyranny for what it is. Reich, which is a far more apt comparing problems we’re ignoring: health screening of the general pop- Historically this failure to speak truth ison. Our government is massively in debt. ulation, more threat assessments and to power has resulted in whole pop- After all, U.S. government agencies Currently, the national debt is some- behavioral sensing warnings, more ulations being conditioned to tolerate — the FBI, CIA and the military — have where in the vicinity of $21 trillion. gun control measures, more surveil- unspoken cruelty toward their fellow fully embraced many of the Nazi’s well- Approximately half of our debt is owned lance cameras with facial recognition human beings, a bystander syndrome honed policing tactics and have used by foreign countries, namely China, capabilities, more “See Something, Say in which people remain silent and dis- them repeatedly against American citi- Japan and Saudi Arabia. Something” programs aimed at turning engaged — mere onlookers — in the face zens for years now. Our education system is abysmal. Americans into snitches and spies, more of abject horrors and injustice. Indeed, with every passing day, the Despite the fact that we spend more metal detectors and whole-body imaging Time has insulated us from the vio- United States government borrows yet than most of the world on education, we devices at so-called soft targets, more lence perpetrated by past regimes in another leaf from Nazi Germany’s play- rank 36th in the world when it comes roaming squads of militarized police their pursuit of power: the crucifix- book: Secret police. Secret courts. Secret to math, reading and science, far below empowered to do more stop-and-frisk ion and slaughter of innocents by the government agencies. Surveillance. most of our Asian counterparts. Even searches, more fusion centers to central- Romans, the torture of the Inquisition, Censorship. Intimidation. Harassment. so, we continue to insist on standardized ize and disseminate information to law the atrocities of the Nazis, the butchery Torture. Brutality. Widespread cor- programs such as Common Core, which enforcement agencies, and more gov- of the Fascists, the bloodshed by the ruption. Entrapment. Indoctrination. teach students to be test-takers rather ernment monitoring of what Americans Communists, and the cold-blooded war Indefinite detention. than thinkers. say and do, where they go, what they machines run by the military industrial These are not tactics used by con- Our homes provide little protection buy and how they spend their time. complex. stitutional republics, where the rule against government intrusions. Police All of these measures play into the We can disassociate from such vio- of law and the rights of the citizenry agencies, already empowered to crash government’s hands. lence. reign supreme. Rather, they are the through your door if they suspect you’re All of these measures add up to more We can convince ourselves that we hallmarks of authoritarian regimes, up to no good, now have radar devices government power, less real security are somehow different from the victims where the only law that counts comes that allow them to “see” through the and far less freedom. of government abuse. in the form of heavy-handed, unilateral walls of our homes. As we have learned the hard way, the We can continue to spout empty cam- dictates from a supreme ruler who uses Our prisons, housing the largest num- phantom promise of safety in exchange paign rhetoric about how great America a secret police to control the populace. ber of inmates in the world and still for restricted or regulated liberty is a is, despite the evidence to the contrary. The empowerment of the Gestapo, growing, have become money-making false, misguided doctrine that has no We can avoid responsibility for hold- Germany’s secret police, tracked with enterprises for private corporations basis in the truth. ing the government accountable. the rise of the Nazi regime in much the that rely on the inmates for cheap labor. Things are falling apart. We can zip our lips and bind our same way that the rise of the American We are no longer a representative When things start to fall apart or hands and shut our eyes. police state corresponds to the decline of republic. The U.S. has become a corpo- implode, ask yourself: who stands to In other words, we can continue to freedom in America. rate oligarchy. As a recent academic benefit? exist in a state of denial. How did the Gestapo become the ter- survey indicates, our elected officials, In most cases, it’s the government Whatever we do or don’t do, it won’t ror of the Third Reich? especially those in the nation’s capital, that stands to benefit by amassing great- change the facts: the nation is implod- It did so by creating a sophisticated represent the interests of the rich and er powers at the citizenry’s expense. ing, and our republic is being pushed surveillance and law enforcement sys- powerful rather than the average citi- Unfortunately, the government’s ever closer to martial law. tem that relied for its success on the zen. answer to civil unrest and societal vio- As Vann R. Newkirk II writes for the cooperation of the military, the police, We’ve got the most expensive, least lence, as always, will lead us further Atlantic: the intelligence community, neighbor- effective health care system in the world down the road we’ve travelled since 9/11 Trumpism demands that violence be hood watchdogs, government workers compared to other western, industrial- towards totalitarianism and away from solved by local militarization: increased for the post office and railroads, ordi- ized nations. freedom. security at schools, the arming of teach- nary civil servants, and a nation of The air pollution levels are danger- With alarming regularity, the nation ers, and now, the adoption of guns in snitches inclined to report “rumors, ously high for almost half of the U.S. is being subjected to a spate of violence places intended quite literally to be sanc- deviant behavior, or even just loose population, putting Americans at great- that not only terrorizes the public but tuaries from the scourges of the world. talk.” er risk of premature death, aggravated also destabilizes the country’s fragile Taken altogether, what Trumpism In other words, ordinary citizens asthma, difficulty breathing and future ecosystem, and gives the government seems to intend is the creation—or per- working with government agents helped cardiovascular problems. greater justifications to crack down, haps the expansion — of the machinery create the monster that became Nazi Despite outlandish amounts of money lock down, and institute even more of a police state… Germany. Writing for the New York being spent on the nation’s “infrastruc- authoritarian policies for the so-called In facing what appears to be a rising Times, Barry Ewen paints a particu- ture,” there are more than 63,000 bridg- sake of national security without many tide of violence — a tide that Trump larly chilling portrait of how an entire es — one out of every 10 bridges in the objections from the citizenry. himself elevates and encourages — the nation becomes complicit in its own country — in urgent need of repair. Clearly, America is being pushed to prescription of arms merely capitulates downfall by looking the other way: Some of these bridges are used 250 mil- the brink of a national nervous break- to the demands of that bloodshed. The In what may be his most provoca- lion times a day by trucks, school buses, down. purpose of political violence and ter- tive statement, [author Eric A.] Johnson passenger cars and other vehicles. This breakdown—triggered by polar- rorism is not necessarily to eliminate says that ‘‘most Germans may not even Americans know little to nothing izing circus politics, media-fed mass or even always to create body counts, have realized until very late in the war, about their rights or how the gov- hysteria, racism, classism, xenophobia, but to disempower people, to spread the if ever, that they were living in a vile ernment is supposed to operate. This militarization and militainment (the contagion of fear, to splinter communi- dictatorship.’’ This is not to say that includes educators and politicians. For selling of war and violence as enter- ties into self-preserving bunkers, and to they were unaware of the Holocaust; example, 27 percent of elected officials tainment), a sense of hopelessness and invalidate the very idea that a common Johnson demonstrates that millions cannot name even one right or freedom powerlessness in the face of growing destiny is even possible. Mandates to of Germans must have known at least guaranteed by the First Amendment, government corruption and brutality, arm people accelerate this process. They some of the truth. But, he concludes, while 54 percent do not know the and a growing economic divide that has inherently promote the idea that society ‘‘a tacit Faustian bargain was struck Constitution gives Congress the power much of the population struggling to get cannot reduce the global level of harm, between the regime and the citizenry.’’ to declare war. by—is manifesting itself in madness, and promote the authoritarian impulses The government looked the other way Nearly one out of every three mayhem and an utter disregard for the of people seeking order. when petty crimes were being commit- American children live in poverty, rank- very principles and liberties that have Where Newkirk misses the point is ted. Ordinary Germans looked the other ing us among the worst in the developed kept us out of the clutches of totalitari- by placing the blame squarely on the way when Jews were being rounded world. anism for so long. Trump Administration. up and murdered; they abetted one of Yet there is a method to this madness. This shift towards totalitarianism and the greatest crimes of the 20th century Turn To FREEDOM WATCH page A17 14 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com A. “Wally” Nelson, 57 SOUTHBRIDGE- He enjoyed friends, loved to fish, OBITUARIES Walter A. and had a sense of humor that carried “Wally” Nelson, 57, through all of his conversations. passed away unex- Wally leaves his siblings, Jo Ann pectedly on November Weldon and her husband Robert of Gaylord “Gary” J. Rheaume, 78 7, 2018. Oxford, Wendy Lennon and her husband Family and friends Gregory of Sturbridge; Jennifer Beebe SOUTHBRIDGE- of John and Ernestine are invited to remem- and her husband Darren of Littleton, Gaylord “Gary” J. (Lamitie) Rheaume. ber Wally from 5-7PM ME, Rick Nelson of Whitinsville; and Rheaume, 78, of Main Gary served honor- on Friday, November Melanie Johnson of Charlton; his neph- St., passed away on ably in the United 16, 2018, at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 ews, Anthony Tomanini and Nathan Tuesday, Nov. 6th, States Marines. He Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA, with a Lennon and a niece, Sophie Lennon. He in the Baystate Wing worked for 40 years Celebration of Life service at 6:30PM. also leaves aunts, uncles, cousins and Hospital, Palmer, as a lens maker for Wally was born in Whitinsville, MA to friends. after an illness. the American Optical Gloria J. (St.Martin) Pallis and the late Wally was preceded in death by his He leaves his beloved Co., in Southbridge A. Walter Nelson. He graduated from step-father, George Pallis and his for- wife of 28 years, retiring many years Northbridge High School in 1979. He mer wife Elizabeth (Ray) Nelson. Bernice P. (Mominee) Rheaume; his ago. Gary was a member of St. Mary’s moved to Florida in 1981, and worked In lieu of flowers, please consider son, Armond Rheaume of Southbridge; church. He was an avid reader and for a number of years as a mechanic donating to a charity of your choice in a daughter, Becky Savoie of Charlton; a loved movies. Gary enjoyed vacation- which grew to his own business (East Wally’s memory. www.sansoucyfuner- step son, Robert Manthorne and his wife ing with his wife in Newport, RI as well Coast Auto) in Palm Bay, FL. al.com Luanne of Woodstock, CT; three step as long walks. His true love was his daughters, Corrina Tiberii of Brimfield, family and he cherished getting togeth- Robin Frazier of Southbridge and er and spending time with all of them. June I. Pikul, 92 Becky Hoffey and her husband James Calling hours for Gary were held on of Brookfield; a sister, Marie Juiliano Tuesday, Nov. 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm CHARLTON / June had a zest for life, a fun-loving of Texas; twelve grandchildren, eight in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, OXFORD – June I. personality and made friends wherev- great grandchildren and many nieces 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge with a (White) Pikul, 92, of er she went. A devoted wife, “Juney” and nephews. funeral service in the funeral home at Lovett Road, died spent many years working alongside Gary was predeceased by two broth- 7:00pm. Burial will be private. peacefully on Friday, her husband at their family business, ers, Armond Rheaume and Timothy In lieu of flowers donations may be November 9, 2018, in Charlton Furniture. Rheaume; and three sisters, Beverly made to the Alzheimer’s Association her home. She was Most of her life was spent caring Offit, Janet Vaillancourt and Laurie 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA predeceased by her for her home and family through deco- Johnston. 02452. husband of 64 years, rating, cooking, flower gardening, and He was born in Malone, NY the son www.morrillfuneralhome.com Joseph S. Pikul Jr. keeping a warm home for her fami- She is survived by two children, David J. ly. One of her favorite past times was Pikul of Charlton and Susan L. LeBlanc watching the New England Patriots, Eva J. Domijan, 93 and her husband Norman of Oxford; especially Tom Brady. However, what her brother, Frederick White and his meant the most to June was her family. STURBRIDGE- Eva J. (Metras) Metras. wife Nancy of Brooklyn, CT; two sisters, She was an extremely generous and Domijan, 93, of Glen Ridge Rd., passed Eva worked for 30 years for the Frances Coughlin and her husband Bill nurturing woman who will be greatly away on Monday, Nov. 5th, in the American Optical Company in of Griswold, CT, and Lavonnie Tetreault missed. Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Southbridge as a Polisher before retir- of Rogers, CT; her sister-in-law, Irene The family would like to thank all Care Center, West Brookfield, after a ing many years ago. She was a member White of Dayville, CT; her granddaugh- of Miss June’s dedicated care-takers brief illness. of St. Hedwig’s Church, in Southbridge. ter, Emmy Monticelli and her husband including: Norma Mailloux, Cheryl Her husband, Paul F. Domijan died in She enjoyed sewing, flower and vege- Michael of Oxford; two great-grandchil- Sauriol, Judy Krupinski, Kathleen 2003. She leaves her daughter, Nancy table gardening, refinishing furniture, dren, Matthew and Gianna Monticelli; Halloran and Anna Lach and the P. Cottin and her husband Xavier of fishing and loved to take long walks and many nieces and nephews. She was Overlook VNA nurses. Southbridge; her Son in law, Andy throughout the neighborhood. She was predeceased by nine brothers and sis- A private graveside service will be Ciesla; five sisters, Anna J. Nichols of a member of the Holy Rosary Choir at ters, Fernie White, Donald White, John held at Westridge Cemetery in Charlton. Charlton, Jeanne Fortin of Hartford, St. Hedwig’s Church as well as a mem- White, Josephine Baca, Dorothy Davis, In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- CT, , Lucie Metras of New Port, VT, Rita ber of the Senior Center in Sturbridge. Richard White, Raymond White, Robert tions may be made to the Oxford Fire Lantagne of New Port, VT and Alice Services and burial for Eva will be White, and George White. She was born Department, 181 Main St., Oxford, MA Metras of New Port, VT; six grandchil- private. There are no calling hours. in Uxbridge, daughter of the late Fernie 01540. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in dren and seven great grandchildren. Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 and Edith (Trainor) White and lived Oxford is directing the arrangements. Eva was predeceased by a daughter, Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing most of her life in Oxford and Charlton. paradisfuneralhome.com Marie E. Ciesla in 2013; a brother, Moise the arrangements. Metras; and three sisters, Madeline In lieu of flowers donations may be Send all obituary notices to Goodsell, Cecile Gabriault and Theresa made to St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Metras. Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail She was born in Quebec, Canada the www.morrillfuneralhome.com to [email protected] daughter of Dalma and Marie (Moguin) CALENDAR

Helping Hand Society Inc. will again through issues and ways of coping, Sunday host a Christmas Fair from 8 am to Saturday share feelings, needs and concerns and 2pm, Saturday, December 1 at The to learn about community resources. November 18 Dodge Chapel, 81 Hammond Hill Road, December 8 Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434-2551 or Charlton. All proceeds will benefit the [email protected] for more “Advanced Level” Hayloft Steppers BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Bay group’s charitable commitment to the information. Presented by Alzheimer’s dance on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2:00- Path Education Foundation Santa Charlton community. The always pop- Association MA/NH Chapter, visit (800) 4:30 pm (No Rounds). The caller will Claus Pancake Breakfast at Bay Path ular “Gramma’s Attic” will be offered 272-3900 or alz.org. be Kevin Bersing. Admission is $10 per High School, 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, and will be brimming with donations/ person. For more information please Charlton on Saturday, Dec. 8 7:30-10:30 bargains from our generous members. NUMISMATICS: Looking for a new contact: Moe Bracken (508) 344-3430, am. Free 5” x 7” photograph with Cookies by the pound, crafts, raffles hobby? Come learn about the hobby [email protected] or Deanna Santa by Casson-Foster Photographers. and so much more. We will be introduc- of coin collecting. Or maybe you are Randall (413)436-7849, drandall444@ Tickets are $5, children under 5 are free. ing “chapel” sauce, a homemade and an old time collector. Our club, the comcast.net. CRAFT FAIR: Holland Community delicious addition to the fair. Please Nipmuc Coin Club, has both. We learn Center is having their first annual join us, share the fun, the bargains from each other through our monthly Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. Wednesday and especially to...”HELP US TO HELP guest speakers, show and tell presenta- 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. They are located at OTHERS.” tions, monthly coin auctions and free 40 Brimfield Road, Holland. In addition November 21 LIBRARY FAIR: The 4th annual attendance prizes. Our group loves to to homemade items and crafts, we will Library Holiday Craft & Gift Fair will share their knowledge with each other. 20TH REUNION: The Tantasqua have vendors representing Thirty One be Saturday Dec. 1 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at About half of our members also like to Class of 1998 will hold its twentieth high bags, LuLaRoe clothing, and Paparazzi the Charlton Public Library, 40 Main eat. Each month we have a simple din- school reunion on Wednesday, Nov. Jewelry. There will also be a ticket St., Charlton. All proceeds benefit the ner with dessert and refreshments just 21, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Altruist raffle. If you are interested in having a Charlton Public Library prior to our meeting, which allows us Brewing Company at 559 Main St. in booth ($25), please call Deb at the Center CHARLTON ANGEL FAIR: The time to socialize too. We meet the fourth Sturbridge. Everyone who was a part of at 413-245-3163 or email hccevenings@ Charlton City United Methodist Church Wednesday of each month starting at the class of ’98 is invited, and guests are gmail.com. welcome. Tickets are available for $15 will host a Christmas Fair with a theme 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior Center now, or $20 at the door (ticket includes of “Angels” from 9 am to 3 pm at 74 located at 323 Main St. in Oxford. It is food from the Burrito Hut). Please email Stafford St. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Visitors ONGOING the building directly behind the Oxford [email protected] for info on pur- to this warm and intimate fair will Town Hall building. For more informa- chasing tickets or with any questions. find items for everyone. Grandma’s BUSINESS NETWORKING: Join tion, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) Christmas Treasures, jewelry, plants, us for a FREE Business Networking 410-1332 or [email protected]. Saturday homemade wreaths, a silent auction, Meeting! Thursdays - 7am at Old cookies, pies and much, much more! Sturbridge Village Oliver Wight Tavern Free Playgroup at the Hitchcock November 24 Coffee and donuts will be served from - Grecian Room, 1 Old Sturbridge Academy; sponsored by Union 61 Family 9-11 a.m. followed by a lunch from 11:30 Village Rd, Sturbridge, For more info Foundation Five Grant. It includes: “Pie Night” Hayloft Steppers dance a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is handi- call Tia @ 774-200-6740 Music & Movement on Wednesday on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 8:00-10:30 capped accessible and plenty of park- 9-9:45 a.m. and Playgroup on Monday & pm (early Rounds at 7:30). The caller ing is available. Any questions call the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Please Thursday 9-11 a.m. For more informa- will be Darrell Sprague and the cuer church at (508) 248-7379. come join us for a fun evening of exer- tion about these and a variety of other will be Roy Williams. Admission is CRAFT FAIR: Need unique, one of cise and basketball at the Heritage classes visit us at www.hitchcockacad- $9 per person. For more information a kind Christmas gifts? Look no fur- School gym in Charlton. We play pickup emy.org or call 413-245-9977 please contact: Moe Bracken (508) 344- ther than the Holly Berry Fair at the basketball from 7-9 PM every Monday Grief Support Group: at Overlook 3430. Sturbridge Federated Church, 8 Maple evening from September to June based Hospice, Charlton: Have you recently St., Sturbridge, on Dec. 1 from 9:00 am on the school schedule. There are no experienced the loss of a parent, child, Sunday to 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Local set teams and participation is free for sibling, friend or spouse? We are here to artisans and craftspeople will be selling women 18 years and older. Please con- help. Join a safe, supportive and caring November 25 all manner of handmade items includ- tact Deb at 508-248-3600 for more infor- group to share your stories and support ing needlework, paintings and cards, mation. others who are learning to live again “Special Fund Raiser” Hayloft Christmas ornaments, and other sur- after the death of a loved one. Drop-in Steppers Mainstream/Plus prises. Come! Enjoy hassle-free shop- Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and group for adults meets on the second dance on Sunday, Nov. 25 from 2:30-5:00 ping while supporting local artisans Medjugorje and fourth Wednesday of every month, pm. (early rounds at 2:00) Various call- and crafts people. St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Susan Fuller at (508) ers from OCCA and the cuer will be Roy sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, 434-2200. Williams. Admission is $10 per person. Tuesday 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje THRIFTY: Saint Paul II Parish’s Flea For more information please contact: with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is Market, at 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, Moe Bracken (508) 344-3430, bracken- December 4 $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, is open each Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 [email protected] or Deanna Randall airfare, luxury transportation, and p.m. and each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE (413)436-7849, [email protected]. breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit to 1 p.m. Items for sale include house- SENIORS: On Tuesday December 4 host is due at the time of registration. Please hold, linens and furniture. We also have a bus trip to see The Sicilian Tenors Saturday contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski a holiday room. Donations are appreci- following a sell out concert at Carnegie for trip details at karenzaleski42@ ated. All proceeds go to the support of Hall in New York City, are ready to December 1 gmail.com or you may call Proximo the church. bring the joy of all of our favorite Travel directly for information and to NUMISMATICS: Southbridge Coin Christmas Songs to you. Enjoy a deli- CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Golden Age register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. Club meets on the third Friday of the Club of Charlton holds its Christmas cious Luncheon that includes choice month (except July and August). The of entrees, salad, potato, vegetables, Fair Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Charlton ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: doors open by 7 p.m. and the meeting breads, dessert, coffee or tea. Trips are Senior Center, 37 Main St. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. third Wednesday each month, 6-7 p.m. begins at 7:30 p.m. Collectors of all ages open to the Public. Comfortable motor Christmas items, handmade items, at the Overlook Independent Living are welcome. The meetings include raf- coach transportation is included or it baked goods, raffles, and a white ele- Building, fourth floor Solarium, 88 fle, auction, and show and tell. Light can be optional. For more information, phant sale. Luncheon includes home- Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The refreshments are served. The meetings please contact Dick Lisi at 508-410-1332 made chowder, meatball grinders, intent is to build a support system, are held in the community room at or at [email protected]. peach shortcake and more! exchange practical information, talk the Southbridge Savings Bank at 200 CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Charlton Charlton Rd. (Route 20), Sturbridge. www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•15 Halloween isn’t just for kids BY SARAH CHAMPAGNE NEWS CORRESPONDENT The senior centers of Charlton, Sturbridge and Southbridge came together for a Halloween event at the Casaubon Senior Center in Southbridge on Halloween. The Halloween Harvest Festival was put on by the S.A.L.T. Council, which is a group of senior citizens and police officers from the tri-community area of Charlton, Sturbridge and Southbridge. Costumes were optional at this event, but most of the attendees showed up in costume. They didn’t disappoint either; they made the most of the celebration with inventive and elaborate costumes. Some who dressed up as zombies or other Halloween classics stayed in character for a parade around the gymnasium where the event was held. Maggie the Clown provided entertainment. Representative Peter Durant stopped by to enjoy the fun as well.

Sarah Champagne photos The Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz (Cedric Flowers)

Rep. Peter Durant joined the fun. Pictured with Elaine Materas, director of the Charlton Senior Center.

Maggie the Clown entertains the crowd. Dorothy of Oz and her little dog too (Yvonne Roberts, Peanut the dog)

A mummy wandered the Halloween event A wandering zombie approaches the living (Karen Fierro) (Gail Stokes, Gary Showers)

Minnie Mouse has fun at the event (Shirley “A Disco Zombie” (Irene Danko) Gaulin)

A sparkly character dressed up to celebrate. A zombie and other characters were featured (Donna LaPierre) in a parade around the gym set to spooky Toto from Wizard of Oz in Dorothy’s basket (A real dog named Peanut) music 16 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com Catching late season browns…and watch out for deer

The Great

Outdoors

RALPH TRUE

Jeff Peck and his two sons Hunter and Logan recently returned from an awesome fishing trip on Lake Ontario. They were fishing close to the famous Salmon River. The trio landed 24 fish, and this huge brown trout as shown in this week’s picture. The huge male brown trout with a hooked jaw, was a great fish to catch for the Peck family. Any angler would be proud of catching a huge fish like that!!! It is still not too late to plan a fishing trip to Lake Ontario. A number of years ago this writer and a couple of buddies caught similar brown trout at Lake Ontario in the Sodus Bay area. The largest was 21 pounds. Brown trout and steelhead are caught throughout the winter months on the Salmon River. Local deer hunters are starting to harvest some impressive deer, and the next two weeks should see a lot of hunters bringing home venison. Local driv- Tautog caught by the champ, the late Steve Courtesy photos ers are warned about the possibility of Mercure. having a car deer collision during early Jeff Peck and his sons landed this very large brown trout during a recent trip. morning and evening hours. As the rutting season becomes more active, bucks will be chasing does to breed, and spraying a liberal amount of fog- many places. Covering your boat with a friends, and had made his last trip to which will often have them crossing ging oil into each cylinder. Replace the good tarp is very important, keeping ice New York with some of his friends last back roads and highways. Car deer col- sparkplugs and wires. I like to start the out of your boat for the winter months. year, although he had failing health. lisions will spike during the next two motor for a few seconds and then shut I like to build a wooden frame and Steve and this writer fished together weeks! Stay alert and drive safe!! Local it down. I spray a light coating of W-D40 then cover the boat. It is a lot cheaper many times over the years, and he was deer hunter Noel Rabidor harvested a on the electrical wires. than having it shrink wrapped every considered the Tautog Champ of salt- nice four point buck this past week with Draining your lower unit and replac- year. Be sure to grease all of the trailer water by all that knew him. His secret his compound bow. Nice job!! ing new oil is another easy task. New wheels and spray a good amount of pen- was using circle hooks when fishing for If you own a boat and motor, for many this year is a product called” Shake etrating oil on all of the wheel nuts. the hard fighting fish. Steve loved his it is time to put it into storage for the Away” that will deter mice from build- Whitinsville Fish & Game Club will family and often went fishing with his winter months. Proper care in win- ing nest in your motor. It is made for hold their famous Roast Beef Dinner wife and family. Our deepest sympathy terizing your outboard motor requires keeping mice from your home, so it on Nov. 17 at the club house on White goes out to his family and many friends. very little effort and can save you a big should work on your outboard motor Court in Douglas. The tickets sell out He will be sadly missed! chunk of change in the spring. Fogging and lawn mowers. Using poisons fast so it would be wise to call the club This week’s second picture shows the cylinders of the motor can be done around your home is dangerous if you to reserve your tickets. Steve with a tautog he caught this past by simply removing the spark plugs have pets, as mice like to store food in This past week a good friend of mine spring while fishing with this writer. passed away, and will be missed by We all have great memories of our time all that knew him. Steve Mercure of together. Rest in Peace. soak in lukewarm water to re hydrate Uxbridge was a great angler that caught TRAINOR dry flaky skin fast! continued from page A8 many species of fish in his life time. He Take A Kid Fishing & Keep Them ** loved fishing at Lake Ontario with his Rods Bending!! Low Flow: Did you know if you attach ** a low flow Faucet Aerator to your faucet Laugh and Live Longer: Did you ever you can reduce faucet water usage by wonder why you feel so good after a belly about half? Aerators can save energy laugh? Laughing stimulates the pro- too, since they use less hot water. A fam- duction of seratonin, a natural anti-de- ily of four can expect to save about 280 pressant. Laughing also improves lung gallons of water a month! capacity and oxygen levels in the blood. ** And medical researchers report laugh- Win Dinner for Two at the Publick ter boosts the immune system. House ** Your tips can win you a great dinner A Real Keeper Big Chill: Have a warm bottle of wine for two at the historic Publick House you want to serve right away but it Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send should be cold? Mix water, ice and about in a hint to be entered into a random a third of a cup of ordinary table salt drawing. One winner per month will in an ice bucket. In a little more than win a fabulous three course dinner for five minutes, the wine will be perfectly two at the renowned restaurant, located chilled and table ready! on Route 131 across the town common in ** historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the Kitchen Subs: These savvy substi- business of dispensing tips, not invent- tutes can rescue your holiday baking! ing them (although I can take credit for No cream for a recipe? Use one cup plus some), I’m counting on you readers out two ounces melted butter for a half pint there to share your best helpful hints! substitute. Out of baking powder? Mix Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip one part baking soda to two parts creme that has worked for you? Do you have a of tarter. Need brown sugar? Mix one question regarding household or garden cup of regular white sugar with two matters? If so, why not share them with tablespoons molasses! readers of Stonebridge Press newspapers? ** Send questions and/or hints to: Take the Water Ways: Dry, winter skin needs Hint! C/o the Southbridge Evening News, to be watered, and despite what you’ve PO Box 90; Southbridge, MA 01550. Or heard about drinking lots of water to email [email protected]. Hints are entered hydrate skin, experts say the best way into a drawing for dinner for two at the to get water into the skin is by soaking historic Publick House Inn. in warm, not hot water. Try a 15 minute

and workforce training. GOBI She will also work to continue fight- continued from page 1 ing the opioid crisis. As a member of a Senate task force, she has met multiple ers. It was encouraging for her to see people who have struggled with addic- young people heading to the polls in tion or endured the losses of friends and strong numbers on Election Day, and loved ones. Gobi hopes to help strength- her hometown of Spencer once again en consumer protection laws to hold cor- helped propel her to victory. porations responsible for their role in In Spencer, Gobi topped Hall by a the opioid epidemic. She and other local count of 2,670-1,819. She won all four pre- legislators will also strive to provide cincts in town by at least 150 votes. continued resources to first responders “No election is won without support. I and increase treatment beds. am very grateful for the continued sup- Like State Representative Donald port I have received from the fantastic Berthiaume and other area legislators, group of people who volunteer to help Gobi recognizes the need for all commu- with campaign efforts,” added Gobi, who nity leaders to do more to help seniors. first became a state senator in 2014. Many local seniors have told her about Hall, a Sturbridge resident who leads their struggles, and she is determined to skilled nursing facilities, mounted a provide help. strong campaign against a veteran sen- “We can always do more to assist ator but fell short in several Route 9 seniors,” Gobi said during the New towns. Leader’s pre-election profile series. “This has been an amazing experi- “They are the backbone of our towns, ence, but unfortunately we did not pull and within a short time all of our towns off a win,” Hall wrote on his Facebook will have more people over 60 than Photo Reprints Available campaign page following the election. under. I am so grateful for the work and “I want to thank everyone who stood by assistance given at our senior centers.” me and supported me throughout this The Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire Call Stonebridge Press for details 508-764-4325 journey.” and Middlesex District includes Looking ahead, a major focus for Gobi the following towns: Brimfield, is continuing to support the region’s Brookfield, Charlton, East Brookfield, or drop us an email at small businesses. Among other projects, Holland, North Brookfield, Spencer, she will place an emphasis on mill revi- Sturbridge, Wales, West Brookfield, and [email protected] talization, promoting local manufactur- Winchendon, among several others. ers, assisting with closing the skills gap, www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 16, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•17

“I felt confident in the whole Saunders said. TAI CHI team. We did a lot of training For Casella coming home continued from page 1 and we wanted to go over there was a surreal experience as Champion, doing Charlton and and do well no matter what,” well. He became somewhat of southern Worcester County Saunders said. “I’m very a local celebrity as a World proud by being named the best proud. These were my first ath- Champion and said the atten- in the world in his division. letes to compete on the world tion was unexpected, but it Casella called the experience stage and they all did well. I only adds to the pride of being a true honor after training six enjoyed it tremendously espe- able to represent the region on years in the art of Tai Chi, cially after watching everyone the world stage. almost three of those years ded- train so hard. It’s was an abso- “I didn’t know so many peo- icated specifically to prepara- lute great feeling.” ple would know. Facebook I tion for the World Cup. Training for the event includ- guess has a lot to do with that. I “It was a pretty amazing ed a steady diet and a regimen haven’t really gotten used to it experience going over there. that included four or five days yet,” Casella said. “When you I didn’t know what to expect of solid training in the art of go over there you’re obvious- especially having begun this Tai Chi every week. Saunders ly a little nervous just as a training almost three years said that preparation not only competitor, but everyone is so ago. I knew this was going to helped students perfect the friendly and welcoming. When be my biggest event and I just art, but also find a mental bal- you’re out there everyone’s wanted to put all I had into ance that helps them succeed looking to compete, but you it,” Casella said. “Even besides beyond the world of Tai Chi. make friends with everyone. It the competition just seeing a “We started with changing was a great experience.” whole new country and it being our diets. Once we got that cor- Looking to the future Casella, my first time out of the states rected, we trained a lot. The Saunders and the entire Full it was just an all-around awe- training was intense at some Circle team are focused on some experience.” points, but we all worked hard. repeating their success in 2020. Couch Karim Saunders, who It’s long hours, patience and They will take the remain- has taught Tai Chi for over 30 putting on our game faces der of 2018 to appreciate their From Left) Anthony Casella, Nicole Tagdell, teacher Karim Saunders, years, said he was proud of his every day. One thing too it to accomplishment but come 2019 and Danielle Whitestone represented Southern Worcester County at the students who all placed in the keep our nerves at bay. You’re training begins to once again Tai Chi World Cup. top five in their divisions. training for a purpose and you represent the region at the next know what that purpose is,” World Cup.

being subjected to what is essentially military weapons would be nothing us, and I don’t mean by turning on the FREEDOM WATCH government-sanctioned rape by police short of suicidal. Moreover, as police TV news. That will get you nowhere. continued from page A13 in the course of “routine” traffic stops. forces across the country continue to It’s a mere distraction from what is Patrolled by police, our schools have Americans can no longer rely on the be transformed into extensions of the really going on. In other words, if you’re become little more than quasi-prisons in courts to mete out justice. The courts military, Americans are finding their watching, that means you’re not doing. which kids as young as age 4 are being were established to intervene and pro- once-peaceful communities transformed It’s time to get active. handcuffed for “acting up,” subjected to tect the people against the government into military outposts, complete with Pay attention to what your local city body searches and lockdowns, and sus- and its agents when they overstep their tanks, weaponry, and other equipment councils are enacting. pended for childish behavior. bounds. Yet the courts increasingly designed for the battlefield. Pay attention to what your school We’re no longer innocent until proven march in lockstep with the police state, Now these are not problems that you officials are teaching and not teaching. guilty. In our present surveillance state, while concerning themselves primarily can just throw money at, as most politi- Pay attention to whom your elected that burden of proof has now been shift- with advancing the government’s agen- cians are inclined to do. officials are giving access and currying ed so that we are all suspects to be spied da, no matter how unjust or unconsti- These are problems that will continue favor. on, searched, scanned, frisked, moni- tutional. to plague our nation — and be conve- Most of all, stop acting like it real- tored, tracked and treated as if we’re Americans have no protection against niently ignored by politicians — unless ly matters whether you vote for a potentially guilty of some wrongdoing. police abuse. It is no longer unusual to and until Americans wake up to the fact Republican or Democrat, because in the Parents, no longer viewed as having hear about incidents in which police that we’re the only ones who can change grand scheme of things, it really doesn’t. an inherent right to raise their children shoot unarmed individuals first and ask things. While you’re at it, start acting like as they see fit, are increasingly being questions later. What is increasingly We’re caught in a vicious cycle right citizens who expect the government to arrested for letting their kids walk to the common, however, is the news that the now between terror and fear and dis- work for them, rather than the other playground alone, or play outside alone. officers involved in these incidents get traction and hate and partisan politics way around. While that bloated beast Similarly, parents who challenge a doc- off with little more than a slap on the and an inescapable longing for a time called the federal government may not tor’s finding or request a second opinion hands. when life was simpler and people were listen to you without a great deal of regarding their children’s health care If there is any absolute maxim by kinder and the government was less of activism and effort brought to bear, you needs are being charged with medical which the federal government seems a monster. can have a great — and more immedi- child abuse and, in a growing number of to operate, it is that the American tax- Our prolonged exposure to the ate — impact on your local governing cases, losing custody of their children to payer always gets ripped off. This is American police state is not helping. bodies. the government. true, whether you’re talking about tax- As always, the solution to most prob- This will mean gathering together Private property means little at a time payers being forced to fund high-priced lems must start locally, in our homes, with your friends and neighbors and, when SWAT teams and other govern- weaponry that will be used against us, in our neighborhoods, and in our com- for example, forcing your local city ment agents can invade your home, endless wars that do little for our safety munities. council to start opposing state and fed- break down your doors, kill your dog, or our freedoms, or bloated government We’ve got to refrain from the toxic us eral programs that are ripping you off. wound or kill you, damage your fur- agencies such as the National Security vs. them rhetoric that is consuming the And if need be, your local city council nishings and terrorize your family. Agency with its secret budgets, covert nation. can refuse to abide by the dictates that Likewise, if government officials can agendas and clandestine activities. We’ve got to work harder to build continue to flow from Washington, DC. fine and arrest you for growing vege- Rubbing salt in the wound, even mon- bridges, instead of burning them to the In other words, nullify everything the tables in your front yard, praying with etary awards in lawsuits against gov- ground. government does that is illegitimate, friends in your living room, installing ernment officials who are found guilty We’ve got to learn to stop bottling up egregious or blatantly unconstitutional. solar panels on your roof, and raising of wrongdoing are paid with taxpayer dissent and disagreeable ideas and learn Finally, remember that when you chickens in your backyard, you’re no funds. how to work through our disagreements strip away all of the things that serve longer the owner of your property. Americans are powerless in the face without violence. to divide us, we’re no different under- Court rulings undermining the of militarized police. In early America, We’ve got to de-militarize our police neath: we all bleed red, and we all suf- Fourth Amendment and justifying inva- government agents were not permitted and lower the levels of violence here and fer when violence becomes the govern- sive strip searches have left us power- to enter one’s home without permission abroad, whether it’s violence we export ment’s calling card. less against police empowered to force- or in a deceitful manner. And citizens to other countries, violence we glorify Unless we can learn to live together as fully draw our blood, forcibly take our could resist arrest when a police officer in entertainment, or violence we revel brothers and sisters and fellow citizens, DNA, strip search us, and probe us tried to restrain them without proper in when it’s leveled at our so-called ene- we will perish as tools and prisoners of intimately. Accounts are on the rise of justification or a warrant. Daring to mies, politically or otherwise. the American police state. individuals — men and women alike — dispute a warrant with a police offi- For starters, we’ll need to actually cial today who is armed with high-tech pay attention to what’s going on around Dining & Entertainment Visit these fine establishments for great food and entertainment For advertising information: Call Mikaela at (508) 909-4126 if your business is in Sturbridge Call June (508)909-4062 if your business is in Charlton

Over 50 Years of New England $22 Complete Hospitality! 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 Dinner Special Sun, Tues, & Wed Month of November 10% off food in our main dining room & Hexmark Tavern w/Military ID (Exc Thanksgiving) Prime Rib FIREPLACE FEASTS November-April Every Friday Night 1700’s Style Feasts, Prime Rib prepared on the open hearth (While it lasts) of a great fieldstone fireplace. Advanced Ticket Sales Required SPECIALS (Spencer Location Only) View & reserve dates on website or call Hexmark Tavern Christmas Memories December Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 Serving great food Mondays $5.00 Burgers Enjoy a play, listen to carols & sing along with the Victorian-dressed performers. in a casual atmosphere with Purchase of a hard or soft beverage Eat, Drink and Be Merry with our traditional Turkey Dinner & wassail toast! Live Music Friday Nights All ages welcome, Advanced ticket sales required Tuesdays $1.00 Tacos Tue- Fri (Lunch & Dinner) 11:30am-9pm with Purchase of a hard or soft drink in our bar area after 3pm. • Sat (dinner) 5pm-9pm • Sun (dinner) Noon-8pm • Hexmark Tavern Tues-Fri 4-9pm Plus All Specialty Taco Items $10.00 www.salemcrossinn.com (508)867-2345 (excludes seafood) Downstairs Bar open on Tuesdays! Now TakiNg ReseRvaTioNs FoR YouR Live music each Tuesday during November HolidaY PaRTies FRom 10-250 guesTs! Wednesdays $10.00 Fajitas Spencer Country Inn (excludes seafood) Buy 1 Entree These offers are valid at the Spencer location only. Valid only on specified days as Get 1 1/2 price noted above. Valid for dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. (dine-in only) Cannot be used Specials do not include taxes or gratuity. Expires 11/30/18 on holidays or private parties With this ad. Exp 12/31/18 117 Main Street, Spencer,MA • 774-745-8200 WEDNESDAYS ItalIan Buffet All You Can Eat $12.95 5-8pm (plus tax & gratuity) Facebook.com/MexicaliMexicanGrill suNdaY BRuNcH YOUR AD HERE All You Can Eat $14.95 10am-1pm (plus tax & gratuity) MexicaliGrillRestaurant.com Fish N’ Chips To-Go ~ Fridays Only $10.95 500 Main St., Spencer, MA 508-885-9036 Call Mikaela at (508) 909-4126 www.spencercountryinn.com HOURS if your business is in Sturbridge Lunch: Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 11:30-2:00 Function Rooms for Dinner: Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 5:00-Close Call June (508)909-4062 if your business is in Charlton 5-250 Guests Sun. Brunch: 10am-1pm 18 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, November 16, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com

Everybody Talks About Ford and Lamoureux Ford!

Best Vehicle Lineup! Best Sales Experience!

Visit us on-line at lamoureuxford.com Treat Yourself, It’s Time! We make it Easy!

366 E. Main Street, Rte. 9, East Brookfield 877-LAM-FORD or 508-885-1000 ~ SALES HOURS ~ Mon–Thur 8:30am–8pm • Fri 8:30am–6pm • Sat 8:30am–4pm ~ SERVICE HOURS ~ Mon 8am–7pm • Tues–Fri 8am–5pm • Sat 8am–Noon Sturbridge Villager Serving The Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales

Charlton Villager Serving Charlton, BSection Charlton City illager Friday, and Charlton Depot V Mailed free to requesting homes November 16, 2018

HOURS 1515 Park Street (Rt. 20) Mon-Sat Palmer, Mass 2018 8am-5:30pm Less than 20 minutes from Sturbridge! Sun 413-283-8909 TREE LIGHTING 9am-5pm CEREMONY OUR ANNUAL PRE-SEASON BIRDSEED SALE! ON THE STURBRIDGE TOWN COMMON All Feathered Friend Birdseed Sale! Stylists Wanted Friday, November 23, 2018 Black Oil No shells, (Booth Rental Preffered) Incentives Included 6:00PM Sunflower No mess! For more details email: [email protected] Sunflower Featuring: Sturbridge Fire Department Hearts 774-304-1277 Santa Claus Boy Scout Troop #161 99 Suet Cakes 57 Main St., Suite #7, Sturbridge, MA (Fisk Hill Plaza) Tantasqua Choraleers Local Area Merchants ONLY! 14 ONLY! 99 ¢ Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt Kick Off *Santa’s Mailbox- Bring your letters to Santa! Holly the Elf HOLIDAY RAFFLE: 4044 Lb. Bags 79 40 Lb. Bags 11 oz. pkg. Choose The Publick House All who donate a nonperishable item for the SAVE $10 per bag! Annie’s Country Kitchen local food pantry, and/or a new, unwrapped from 10 different flavors Lulus Accessories toy for Toys for Tots at the ceremony will be Eco-friendly Packaging Pelletized Agway Step Sturbridge Republican Committee entered into the raffle! Limestone 4 Fertilizer 3 bags for PRESENTED BY THE STURBRIDGE RECREATION COMMITTEE 99 99 15 5m 12 Olson Water Systems Fall is the ideal time 99 3915m Servicing surrounding towns to apply lime Coated for your water system needs LLC Chickadee’s Choice Favorite High Energy Hanging FILTERS • SOFTENERS 16 Lb. 40 Lb. Fruit & Suet Basket Nut 99 PRESSURE TANKS Quality Vehicles • Bought & Sold 1999 1499 16 Lb. JUST! 1 REVERSE OSMOSIS • WELL PUMPS 99 With This coupon. 1313 Park Street, Palmer, MA 01069 19 Exp11/25/18 Brimfield & Oxford MA 508-755-2323 web: olsonwatersystemsinc.com 413.283.3191 Brands you trust. People you know. Locally owned Since 1982 email: [email protected] PARKAUTOMA.com

STEBBINS Auto Repair COMPETITIVE, GROWING APPLES BUSINESS SEEKING TO EXPAND Cider Tasting Room Open Sat & Sun • Noon to 4pm Immediate openings for a Honey Crisp, Service Writer and Technicians. Cortland & Evercrisp! Open to all levels of experience. Ragged Hill Orchards Wages based on skills and Open Daily 10-6 • 508-867-2187 Ragged Hill/John Gilbert Rd., W. Brookfield experience in the field. raggedhill.com Directions from Rt 9, take Pierce Rd. Call Will to Ragged Hill Rd., or take Snow Rd. to Wickaboag Valley Road. 774-200-3640 to Ragged Hill Rd. 384 E. Main St., Southbridge 2 • The Villager • Friday, November 16, 2018 Uxbridge Auto, Inc. 187 North Main St., Uxbridge 508. 278. 6672 HOURS: Service: Mon-Fri 8-5 • Sat 8-12 Sales: Mon-Thurs 9-7 •Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5

S a l e S . R e n t a l S . S t a t e I n S p e c t I o n . F u l l a u t o m o t I v e S e R v I c e R e p a I R 2015 Ford Escape 2013 Chevrolet Impala 2017 Chevrolet Trax 2015 Buick Regal $149 $289 per month $275 per month $275 per month 18376 per month 18247 18172 3.6 liter, 6 cylinder, 1/6 liter, 4 cyl. 6 speed 18315 T Type, Turbo, AWD 6 speed automatic, Moonroof, power seats, auto., 4WD, leather, 6 spd., tilt steering wheel, Front Wheel Drive auto. starter. back-up camera pwr. brakes, pwr. windows 6 spd., AWD

85,288 MILES 46,028 MILES 29,647 MILES $17,990 $8,995 7,429 MILES $17,990 $17,990 2015 Jeep Renegade 2017 GMC Savana 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2017 GMC Terrain $239 $239 per month $365 per month per month $309 18093 per month 18286 18430 1.50 Liter, 4 cylinder, 1.4 liter 4 cylinder 18401 4.8 Liter 8 cylinder 6 speed automatic, 2.4 Liter 4 cylinder Manual 6 speed automatic Front wheel drive 6 speed automatic 4-Wheel Drive Rear wheel drive All Wheel Drive

28,424 MILES $14,990 14,775 MILES $22,990 10,364 MILES $14,990 27,611 MILES $19,990 2015 Ford Edge Sport 2017 Toyota Camry 2015 Cadillac SRX 2015 GMC Sierra K1500 $289 $399 $438 $382 per month per month per month per month 18233 18204 18105 18262 6 Spd. auto, AWD, Pwr. 2.50 liter, 4 cyl., LUXURY COLLECTION. 6 Spd. auto., FWD, anti lock SOLD! Getall that you want in this brakes, daytime running brakes, Pwr. windows, 6 spped automatic, caddy! Heated leather, AWD, lights,Pwr. steering, Pwr. steering Front Wheel Drive, Pwr. brakes nav., pano roof, and more! SOLD! 30,477 MILES $24,990 25,538 MILES $17,990 30,882 MILES! $24,990 12,061 MILES $26,990 DARE TO COMPARE! *TIRE AND ALIGNMENT SPECIALS! *PRESEASON VEHICLE CHECK OVERS! FALL RENTALS BUY FOUR TIRES, *INSPECTION STICKERS GET THE $29.95 per day “CHECK ENGINE”LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS ALIGNMENT FREE! plus tax

Monthly Payments quoted is based on A+ credit score with no down payment. 2011-2014 model years 72-75 months at 3.99% with approved credit, 2010 model year 72 months at 4.49% and 2004 model year at 7.49% for 48 months. Sales tax, registration and title fees and state inspection not included. All vehicles qualify for extended warranties for various coverage, time and mileage limits at reasonable cost. Prices, Interest Rates and monthly payments are base on Uxbridge Auto, Inc. providing financing through its lending sources. SHop uS 24/7 @ WWW.uXBRIDGeauto.com

CARS UNDER $10,000 496 WASHINGTON ST., AUBURN, MA COME IN QUICK THESE CARS ARE SELLING TOO FAST! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE BEST CARS UNDER $10,000 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0 2007 Hyundai Tucson 2008 Ford Taurus 2008 Toyota Corolla #M072181 #M072885 #M088199 #M083570

$5,777 $5,777 $6,777 $7,777 2008 Mercury Mariner 2009 Saturn Outlook 2008 Honda Civic EX 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS #M082945 #M095194 #M089555 #M116634

SOLD SOLD $7,777 $8,777 $8,877 $8,995 2010 Toyota Camry 2011 Toyota Rav-4 2008 Honda Civic SI 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V6 #M101225 #M119687 #M085048 #M087479

SOLD $9,777 $9,777 $9,977 $9,977

WE FINANCE! HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-7; We work with over 25 of the best banks EVERYONE IS APPROVED! Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; for auto loans! Check out our full inventory “If we can’t get you financed, and complete details at . . . Sun see us at MidstateAutoGroup.com then no one can!” 810 Washington St 11-4 508.832.8886 MidstateAutogroup.com Friday, November 16, 2018• The Villager • 3 TRIPS OFFERED Southbridge Rotary meet four RYLAN students The “Trips Offered” section is for is offering the following trips. For more non-profit organizations and will run as information, call Bernard Dube at (508) space allows. Mail your information to 885-3098. Trips Offered, c/o Ruth DeAmicis, PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax to IRELAND: September 9-22, 2019 (508) 764-8015 or e-mail to ruth@stone- USA: SPLENDORS OF THE bridgepress.news. NORTHWEST: May 20 to June 4, 2019 JAPAN: March 26 to April 9, 2020 JAPAN & CHINA: March 26 to April CHURCH PILGRIMAGE 22, 2020 Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and SPAIN & PORTUGAL: September Medjugorje 9-24, 2020 St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is NORTHBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje Phone: 508-234-2002 with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is www.northbridgemass.org/coun- $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, cil-on-aging airfare, luxury transportation, and breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit December 2, The Newport Playhouse is due at the time of registration. Please presents, A Doublewide Texas contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski Christmas. A day of food, fun, and farce! for trip details at karenzaleski42@ Enjoy a fantastic luncheon buffet at the gmail.com or you may call Proximo playhouse followed by this hilarious Courtesy photo Travel directly for information and to comedy. After the show, you will be From left to right): RYLANs William Carlson, Brian Lavoie, register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. entertained with a Cabaret filled with Rotary Chair Lynne Merceri, Mary Rutter and Bernard Amponsah. songs and laughter. $87/person, call Jeannine to sign up. Southbridge Rotary welcomed four RYLANs and their report on the activities CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER they participated in this summer at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards weekend. SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR The Southbridge Rotary Club sponsored six students to RYLA. Call Elaine or Debra for more info at CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (508) 248-2231 ~ Sign up sheets & flyers RYLA encourages servant leadership in youth by recognizing and rewarding deserving 11 grade students who are chosen to attend RYLA as an “award” for their available at the Senior Center. Flyers Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon past and present leadership and service activities. These select young people attend are available on webpage www.town- Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, or an all-expense-paid camp where they are inspired by a diverse group of exception- ofcharlton.net: click on Departments Friday 9-10 a.m. or call (774) 922-4049 or al speakers, make then click on Council on Aging/Senior e-mail [email protected]. life-long friends Center. Pick up is generally from St. Trips are open to the public! Make through fellow- Joseph’s Church, 10 H Putnam Road checks payable to the Southbridge ship activities and Extension, Charlton. Senior Citizens Association, payment discuss the ethical due at sign up: March 12: Celtic Angels of Ireland and social issues & Celtic Knight Dancers at Venus De of today. These Milo. SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR activities are con- Be transported to Ireland with some CITIZENS ducted in an atmo- of the sweetest voices under heaven! sphere of trust 2019 TRIP SCHEDULE OPEN TO The Celtic Angels: Victoria Kenny, and respect. The PUBLIC Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy result is that these Payment is due at sign up. Trips are Penston and Ellie Mullane are Irish to students return open to the public. Make checks pay- the core and seasoned entertainer all. to their schools able to the Southbridge Senior Citizens The Celtic Knight Dancers feature and communities Association. two lead dancers of Riverdance. Their motivated to take Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon rhythm and artistry are astonishing. on additional lead- senior center Monday, Wednesday or The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin ership roles and Friday mornings from 9-10 a.m. or call round out the show with flawless inter- to find additional (774) 922-4049, or email jimtrips@yahoo. pretations of authentic Irish tradition- ways to serve. com al instrumental and their backing of Lynne Merceri, both singers and dancers is perfection. RYLA chair for Tuesday, March 12, 2019: Foxwoods $92 includes: lunch, show and transpor- the Southbridge $25 8 a.m. bus. tation. (Driver gratuity not included). Rotary Club, asked For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach Payment due Feb. 12, 2019. Make check the RYLANs to ride to the casino. You will have five payable to: Best of Times recall and share an hours at the casino to gamble or PLAY April 25: Dancing Dream an ABBA activity from the BINGO as the bus will leave Foxwoods tribute band! weekend. Bernard at 3 p.m. You will receive $10 for gaming Family Owned & Operated | Competitive Prices & More Be transported back to a similar time Amponsah and $15 meal voucher. No Community Fee | Refundable Security Deposit when gas was under $1 per gallon, when described the music was fun, inspiring and uplift- “Silent Bridge” Tuesday, April 30-Thursday, May 2, ing and disco was king! Performing where his group 2019: Atlantic City ABBA’s greatest hits from 1973 through had to construct You will get two nights on the board- 1983, DANCING DREAM, the Tribute a bridge without walk. You also get a $25 in slot play and to ABBA — precisely recreates all of being able to talk $60 food credit and see two stage shows. the excitement and passion of their with one another. Trolleys available. For details call Jan record-breaking 1979-80 world concert Mary Rutter at 508 887 2215 tour. With beautiful harmonies, elabo- participated in a rate costumes and exciting choreogra- “Culture Walk,” Sunday, May 19, 2019: Newport rail phy, every show is to be remembered. where questions tour. $92 includes: lunch, show and trans- were discussed Tour ocean drive: board the excur- portation. (Driver gratuity not includ- about helping sion scenic dinning car for a 90 minute ed). Payment due March 25, 2019 Make others that went tour along Narragansett bay. Enjoy a Build the Home of Your Dreams check payable to: Best of Times beyond superficial full course lunch on the train when answers. When it comes to residential construction, you book give choice of meal - chicken Brian Lavoie’s we’ve truly done our homework and continue DUDLEY SENIORS Marcella or Atlantic cod. For details call exercise was a sim- Jan at 508 887 2215 ulated plane crash to stay ahead of new trends. For information and reservations with group mem- contact Evelyn Grovesteen at (508) 764- Sunday, June 16, 2019: Gloucester bers assigned dif- 8254 Beaufort Princess cruise. ferent injuries and Board the ship for a New England had to overcome The next trip being offered is to clam bake including clams, lobster an obstacle course Mackinac Island, next June 2-8. It chowder, barbecue chicken and more; to be rescued. includes transportation, lodging, 10 finish with chocolate mousse. Cruise William Carlson meals, tour of Mackinaw City, Mackinac the harbor for 2 1/2 hours with music related how they Island with guided carriage tour, a boat on board. Visit the Salem visitor center all learned real ride through the Sault Locks, sight and shops. For details call Jan at 508 leadership was seeing in Sault Saint Marie, a visit to 887 2215 more than giving Mackinaw Crossings, Admission to directions but Colonial Michillmackinac and the Old Tuesday, July 23, 2019: Mohegan Sun working with oth- Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Tips for $25 10 a.m. bus ers to accomplish driver and step-on guides are includ- For $25 you get a deluxe motor coach shared goals. ed. Games, drinks and snacks will be ride to the casino. You will have five provided on travel days. Cost is $650 hours at the casino as the bus will leave pp/double occupancy. Call Evelyn Mohegan Sun at 4 p.m. You will receive Grovesteen for info at (508) 764-8254. $10 for gaming and $15 meal voucher. Your custom home by Soper Construction will look beautiful, be sustainably built, and provide a comfortable and secure Also next year, Sept.13-21, we will be Thursday, August 22, 2019: Diamonds going to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward and Pearls the ultimate tribute show. haven for your family. We are known for consistent quality, Island and New Brunswick. Included For $95 you will get a deluxe motor reliability and long-term value. is transportation, lodging, 14 meals, coach to Lake Pearl in Wrentham Call us TODAY to discuss your 2019 home building possibilities! guided tours of Acadia National park, where you will hear the music of Neil Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Diamond, Carol King, Janice Joplin Prince Edward Island including Anne and more. You have a choice of baked of Green Gables’ home, admission to stuffed chicken or scrod (508)765-9003 King’s Landing Historical Settlement, admission to Hopewell Rocks, and a www.hiresoper.com visit to St. John. Tips for driver and step-on guides are included. Games, drinks and snacks will be provided on travel days. Cost is $1065 pp/ double occupancy. Call Evelyn Grovesteen for info at (508) 764-8254 Is seeking a DUDLEY-CHARLTON qualified LEICESTER SENIOR CENTER candidate for the Contact Leicester Senior Center, Joan Regional School District following Wall, (508) 892-3967 for information and vacancy reservations. POSITION: TO APPLY: Friday, January 18: Trip to Foxwoods Long Term Substitute Custodian Apply in person or send a letter of interest Casino. Bus leaves at 8 a.m.; cost is $30. Shepherd Hill Regional High School and resume by mail or electronically to: Free buffet and $10 in free slot play. TO BEGIN: Immediately William F. Chaplin – Principal Shepherd Hill Regional High School QUALIFICATIONS: Friday, February 15: Trip to Foxwoods 68 Dudley Oxford Road Minimum of a High School Diploma Dudley, Massachusetts 01571 Casino. Bus leaves at 8 a.m.; cost is $30. Appointment is contingent upon a CORI and Finger- 508-943-6700 Free buffet and $10 in free slot play. printing [email protected] Past Custodial Experience Preferred Friday, March 15: Trip to Foxwoods Ability to work well within a team system Casino. Bus leaves at 8 a.m.; cost is $30. Following Long Term Sub Assignment – could be used Free buffet and $10 in free slot play. on an on-call basis through the remainder of the year.

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, PARISH national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination polices SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Kristine E. Nash, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent of Schools, School District Offices, 68 Dudley-Oxford Road, Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, Dudley, MA 01571 Telephone: 508-943-6888 or 508-943-0909 4 • The Villager • Friday, November 16, 2018

REAL ESTATE 111 East Main Street, Webster, Massachusetts 508-943-9306 508-987-0767 1-800-552-7444 Licensed in MA & CT Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Jules T.A. Maureen Ellen John Adrienne Jim Lusignan King Cimoch Therrien Kokocinski James Counihan Lake ReaLty www.Century21LakeRealty.com • www.WebsterLake.net #1 on the Internet Listings Always Needed - We’re Always Busy Selling!!!

SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING NEW PRICE NEW LISTING DUDLEY – 5 Corbin Road! Welcome Home! Beautiful Tri-Level Home Set on 4.5 Acres! 9 Finished Rooms, 3-4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths! Huge, DUDLEY – 73 Tracy Rd! Majestically Perched on a Knoll, 1.47 Acres Beautifully Landscaped, THOMPSON – 854 Thompson Rd! Appealing 9 Room Split! Beautiful .63 Acre Lot! WEBSTER – 26 Spring St! 5 Rm Ranch on Oak Cabinet Packed Kitchen w/Gorgeous Granite & Pella Slider to Enormous Trex Deck & In-ground, Heated Pool! Dining Room w/Bay Window, Spacious 2,252’ 8 Rm Colonial! Stainless Applainced Eat-in Country Kit w/Center Isl, Pantry Closet, Applianced Granite Kitchen! Dining & Fireplaced Living Rm w/Hardwoods! 17x18 Cathedral Quiet Side Street! Walk into the 3 Seasons Hardwoods, Wainscot & Crown Molding w/French Doors Leading to the Sunroom which has Heat & AC where You Can Enjoy Your Morning Recessed Lighting, Tile Flr & French Dr to Deck! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr & Classic 3 Windowed Ceiling Great Rm w/Tile Floor! 3 or 4 Bedrooms, 3 w/Hardwoods! Fireplaced Family Rm! Rm w/ Tile Flr, Ceiling Fan & Slider to Deck! Bumped-out Wall! Entry Foyer! Formal Living Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! The Fireplaced Family Rm w/Wide Coffee Watching the Wildlife Around Your Pond or Take a Walk Across the Bridge to Check on Your Blueberry Bushes! Fireplaced Living Room Cabinet Packed Eat-In Kit! Spacious Liv Rm w/ Plank Hrdwd Flr will Keep the Family Close! Side Entry Hall Dble Closet, Half Bath w/Laundry Closet! Updated Full Bath! 1.5 Baths Total! 2 Car Garage! Recent Furnace! 18x24 Deck! Shed! w/Large Bow Front Window, Custom Built-ins & Hardwoods! 3 Large Bdrms w/Lots of Closet Space! Office Could Be Easily Made into 4th Bdrm! Convenient to 395 in both Directions, Close to Raceway Golf Course & Thompson Speedway! Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! Finished Lower Level w/ Master has Private Balcony Over Looking the Pool! Master Bath has W/D Hookups, Double Vanity & Walk-in Closet! Finished Walk-Out Lower Upstairs 4 Comfortable Bdrms, 2 w/Hrdwds, 2 w/Wall to Wall all w/Plenty of Closet Space! 18’Master Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Ceiling Fan, Walk-in Closet, Master Bath w/Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! Off the Hrdwd $259,900.00 Tile Flr, 10’ Bar w/Drop Lights! Vinyl Siding! Level Would Make a Great Game Room! 2 Car Garage which Leads to Rest of Basement which Houses the Utilities, another W/D Hook-up and Hall the 2nd Full Bath w/Dble Sinks, Granite Vanity, Tile Flr & Linen Closet! Breezeway Attached 2 Car Replacement Windows! Storage Galore! Too Many Updates to List Here! A Must See House! $459,900.00 Garage! Quick Closing Possible, Start Packing! $369,900.00 $249,900.00 ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING NEW LISTING SOLD NEW LISTING WEBSTER – 21 Spring St! 6 Rm Ranch! DUDLEY – 13 Pineview Rd! 7 Rm Colonial! DUDLEY – 9 Page Ln! Newly Renovated WEBSTER – 24 Emerald Ave! 2 Family! THOMPSON – Quaddick Lake! 52 THOMPSON – 48 Smith St! 2 Family! 3/8 WEBSTER – 5 Chestnut St! 6 Rm Ranch, AUBURN – 9 Lorna Dr! 2680’ Split Entry! Eat-in Applianced Kit w/Mahogany Tiled Foyer! Kit w/Din Area & Slider to 6 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Cape! 1 Acre Lot! 5/5 Rms! 2,800 sq/ft! Each w/Dine-in Kit Breaults Landing! Western Exposure – Rooms! 1/4 Bedrooms! 1/1 Baths! Major 3 Bdrms, Remodeled Bath, Finished Lower Applianced Oak Eat-in Isl Kit w/Corian Cabinets & Tile Flr! Liv Rm w/Carpet Composite Deck! Din Rm! Liv Rm/Den! 1/2 Cul-de-sac! Hrdwds Throughout! Open Liv w/Pantry, Fam Rm, Liv Rm, 2/3 Bdrms! Beautiful Sunsets! Huge Level Lot/Lawn Rehab 2005 – Roof, Gutter & Downspouts, Level! Corner Lot! Frplc Liv Rm w/Cathedrals, Counters! Spacious Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! over Hrdwd! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Flr w/3 Carpeted Bdrms & Rm, Kit & Din Area! SS Appliance Granite Washer/Dryer Hookups! Hrdwd Flrs! to the Water - .88 Acres! Open Floor Vinyl Siding, Windows, Entry Doors! 2018 Hrdwd Flr, French Drs to 16x24 Deck! Din Rm Sun Rm Cathedrals to Trex Deck! 3 Bdrms w/Walk-in Closet! Full Tile Bath! 14X40’ Full Hall Bath! Master /Walk-in Closet & Bath! Kit w/Isl! Slider to Composite Deck! 1st 2 Car Detached Garage! Insulated Plan! 4/5 Room Ranch! 2 Bedrms! 1.5 Electric Heat Conversion! Gas Hot Water! w/Hrdwds! Remodeled Kit w/Cherry Cabinets w/Hrdwds! Frplc Fam Rm! 2 Full Baths! Fam/Game Rm! 2nd Bathrm w/Laundry! Finished Lower Level w/Gas Frplc! Patios! Fire Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Master Windows! Newer Furnaces! Incredible Baths! Applianced & Furnished! Ideal 2nd Off Street Parking! Garage! Town Services! & SS Appliances! Solar Hot Water! 1 Yr Old 4th Bdrm/Office! Laundry! C/Air & Vac! Workshop! Utility Rm! 2 Z Oil Heat! C/ Pit! Roof 2017! Attached 2 Car Garage! Town Bath! 2nd Flr w/2 Large Bdrms & Full Bath! Flat Yard! Lead Certificates! Well Home or Yr Round! LP Gas Heat & HW! $139,900.00 Roof! A/G Pool! Shed! $269,900.00 Professionally Landscaped .46 Acre Lot! 2 Air! 2 Car Garage! Porch! Don’t Miss Out! Services! $359,900.00 Garage Under! $309,900.00 Maintained! $239,900.00 Generator! $229,900.00 Car Garage! $389,900.00 $219,900.00

ON DEPOSITNEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE

SUTTON – 30 Jones Rd! 9 Room 2,156’ Colonial! 5.31 Acres of Privacy! Long Circular SHREWSBURY – 747 Grafton St! 8 Rm DUDLEY – 9 Progress Ave! 6 Rm Cape! Drive! New Granite Kitchen! Dining, Living & Fireplaced Family Rooms w/Hardwood Cape! .5 Acres off Route 20! Great Move In Ready! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Din Floors! Year Round Sunroom w/2 Skylights! 3 Bedrooms! 24’ Master w/Master Business Location! House Needs Total & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master w/ Rehab! 1st Flr Consists of Eat-in Kit Bath! 2.5 Bathrooms Total! 12x24 3 Season Porch w/3 Skylights! Expandable Attic! Hrdwds & 2 Dble Closets & Ceiling Fan! w/Built-in Hutch! Large Liv Rm! Master 3 Season Porch! ½ Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Wraparound Deck! 2 Car Garage! Central Air! Generator! Super Easy Access to Rte Bdrm w/Closet! Office! Full Bath! Flr w/2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds & a Full Bath! 146! $464,900.00 2nd Flr Has 4 Bdrms w/Closets! Vinyl Windows! $198,500.00 Roofs 2013! Town Services! Quick Close Possible! $244,900.00

SOLD NEW LISTING SOLD DOUGLAS WATERFRONT! 36 Cedar St! Badluck Pond (110Acres) aka Cedar Lake or Laurel Lake! Western Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 2.74 Acres! 633’ Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE – 15 South Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 812 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 54 West Pt Rd! North Pond - Killdeer Isl - West Expo - Beautiful Lake 471’ Road Front! Beautiful Private Setting! Huge 28X96’, 2,688’ Custom 6 Rm Cedar Ranch w/Hrdwd Flrs Throughout! Spectacular, Open Din Rm & Great Rm w/Stone Waterfront Lot! Middle Pond - Panoramic WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! Lake Views & Sunsets! 2002 Built 6+ Rm Colonial! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Rd Living! Applianced Frplc, Soaring Beamed Cedar Cathedral Ceiling, 6 Sky Lights, Recessed Lighting, 1/2 Bath & 3 Sliders to 96’ Lake Facing Screened Porch! Custom Kit w/2 Skylights, Kit w/Center Isl! Lake Facing Din Rm w/Panoramic Water Views & Recent Wood Flr! Lake Views! Conservation Approval! Build Your Facing! Recently Applianced Galley Kit! Recessed Lighting, Slider to Porch, Wall Oven & Center Island w/Triple Bowl Sink, Cooktop & Dishwasher! Mud Rm Entry w/2 Dble Closets, Tile Flr, Door to Kit & Dream! 100+’ of Shoreline! 53.94’ Road Frplcd Liv Rm w/48” Smart TV & Hrdwds! Facing Liv Rm w/LP Gas Frplc, Recent Wood Flr & French Door to Deck! 1st Flr Laundry & Door to Full Bath! 2 Lake Facing Bdrms w/Walk-in Closets, Skylights & Sliders to Porch! Full Tile Bath w/Separate Shower & Whirlpool Bath w/Door to Master & Hall! Half Bath! 2nd Flr w/3 Spacious Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Suite w/Fantastic Lake Views, Frontage! Land Area 8,147’! Town Services Master Bath w/Recent Skylight! 2.5 Tile Office w/Dble Closet! 2.5 Baths Total! Cedar Lined Closets! Full Basement! Plus 36X72’ 2 Story Heated Boat House/Garage/Work Shop w/Half Bath! Upper Level 5 Rm Frplc, French Dr to its Deck, Dressing/Office Area & Full Bath w/Whirlpool Tub! A 2nd Full Available! 2 Docks! Lots on Webster Lake Baths w/Recent Vanities & New Toilets! Bath off the Hall! Huge Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level w/Gas Stove & Slider to Stone Caretaker/In-Law Apartment w/2 Full Baths! Game Rm w/Full Bath! 5 Full + 2 Half Baths Total! One of a Kind Waterfront Home! $599,900.00 a Rarity, Don’t let this Slip By without Your 2013 A/C & Heat! Garage! Great Lakeside Patio is Ready for “Finishing”! Additional Lakeside Deck! Dock! $559,900.00 Consideration! $199,900.00 Pool! Sandy Beach! $284,900.00

SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Point Pleasant Ave! Panoramic Lake Views! Eastern Expo! Super Sunrises! WEBSTER LAKE – 209 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 130 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 194 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 12 Kenneth Ave! WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 52’ Level 9,000’ Level Lot! 2,300’ Custom Contemp Colonial! Built 2015! Like New! Open Flr Plan! Custom Island! North Pond Views! Sandy Shore! - 1280’ Townhouse! 5 Rooms! Spectacular Island - North Pond! West Expo - Beautiful Granite Kit w/Island, Stainless Appliances, Gas Range, Soft Close Cabinets & Recessed Lights! South Pond! 5 Rm Ranch! 80’ Waterfront! Waterfront Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 8 6 Rm Cape! Open Liv & Din Rm w/Newly Completely Remodeled 10 Yrs Ago! Sandy Beach! Fantastic Lakeside Pool! Sunsets! 6 Rm 3 Season Home! Add Heat Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm, Stone Gas Frplc Surrounded by Custom Cabinetry, Recessed Restored Fireplace! New Lake Facing Rms, 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths, A/C’d, Ranch! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Rm Lights & Ceiling Fan! Dining Area w/Custom Ceiling! Full Bath w/Granite Vanity & Custom Tile Kraftmaid Cabinet Kit w/Island & Silestone Applianced Kitchen! Carpeted Dining & Use Yr Round! Great Potential! 4 Bdrms Windows! 2 1st Flr Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing! w/Hrdwds & Slider to Waterfront Deck w/Awning! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/ Rm & Fireplace Living Rooms! 2 w/Hrdwds, 2 Lake Facing! Frplc Liv Rm w/ Shower! Laundry Rm! “Wood Look” Tile Floors throughout the First Floor! 2nd Flr Features 3 Counters! Bamboo Wood Flrs Throughout! Comfortable Bdrms w/2 Being Waterfront! Lake Facing Master w/Slider to Deck, Hrdwds, Recessed 3 Bdrms! 2 Updated Bathrms! Huge Cathedral, Skylight & Hrdwds! Comfortable Master Bdrm! Frplcd Lower Level Spacious Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2.5 Lake Views! Spacious Kit & Dining Area! 2 Composite Deck w/Vinyl Rails! Walk-out Open Flr Plan! Composite Deck! Lake Lighting, Walk-in Closet & Bthrm Access! Lake Facing Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Dble Closet & Door to Facing Master! 2 Bdrms! Full Bath! Fam Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Updated Tile Baths! Central Air! Garage! Baths! 55’ of Sandy Beach! Deck! 3rd Bdrm w/Hrdwds & Dble Closet! Full Hall Bath w/Dble Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! C/Air! Gas Lower Level to Courtyard! Garage Under! $729,900.00 $239,000.00 $475,000.00 Heat! 24x30 2 Story Detached Garage! Dock! Get Packing! $789,900.00 $559,000.00 Rm! $399,900.00

NEW PRICE SOLD SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT – 8 Reid Smith Cove Road! Panoramic Lake Views! West Expo! Super Sunsets! WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Killdeer Island Rd! Panoramic View of North Pond! Natural Sandy Shoreline! Complete Rebuild Since WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 810 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 104 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 602 Treasure Isl! 9,698’ Lot! Gently Sloping! 2,254’ Custom Contemp Cape, Built 09 as 2nd Home, Like New! Open Flr 2002! Custom Center Island Applianced Granite Kitchen w/Walk-in Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Hardwoods & 1/2 Bath! Open Floor 5 Rms, 1,100’ Garden Unit! Fantastic Lake Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! Oak Cabinet Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Hrdwd Floors! Plan! Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm w/17’ Ceiling, Recessed Lights, Sliders to Trex Deck, Stone Views! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Full Baths! Kit w/Breakfast Counter! Formal Din Plan! Dining Rm w/Window Seat, 2 Closets & Hardwoods! 19X19 Lake Facing Living Rm w/Hardwoods & 2 Sliders to Deck w/Recent Gas Frplc, Surround Sound & Gleaming Hrdwds! Granite Kit w/Isl, SS Appliances, Soft Close Cabinets, Applianced Granite Kit! Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Awning! Upstairs to 4 Bedrooms or 3 Plus Office! Lake Facing Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet & Master Bath w/Tile Floor, Brand New Heat & A/C Unit! Appliances! Rm! Frplc Liv Rm! Screened Porch! 1st Master Bath w/Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower Hrdwds & Recessed Lights! 1st Flr Master w/Tile Bath, Whirlpool Tub/Shower, Dble Sink & Linen Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Bath! 2.5 Huge Corner Shower w/Seat, Double Linen Closet! Full Hall Bath! Hallway Laundry Closet! Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level Family Closet! Upstairs Sitting Area Overlooking Grand Rm w/Lake Views! Hrdwd Hall to 2 Bdrms w/Recessed Din Rm w/Bay Window! Large Covered Patio & Bidet! 3 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas & Manicured Courtyard! Garage! Lakeside Baths! 2nd Level w/2nd Master Bdrm & Room, 2 Sliders to Patio! Full Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! 4 Zone Heat & 2 Zone C/Air only 2 Years Old! Start Packing! $629,900.00 Lights, Ceiling Fans & Dble Closets! Full Bath & Linen Closet! Lower Level Walkout Fam Rm w/Tile Flr, Bath! Recent C/Air! Attached Garage! 2 Heat! Trex Deck! Recent Windows/Doors! 10’ Ceilings, Recessed Lights, Ceiling Fans, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound, Wet Bar & Slider! Full Pool! Sandy Beach! Best Seat for July 4th Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! Bath w/Tile Flr! Utility Rm w/Laundry & Storage! Nice Docks! Get Packing! $724,900.00 Fireworks! $259,900.00 $324,900.00 $334,900.00

Featured Open Houses! hope2own.com WOODSTOCK, CT- QUASSET LAKE DUDLEY- 7 DELANY AVE 508.943.4333 Sharon Pelletier - Broker Licensed in MA, CT & RI OPEN HOUSE, SUN • NOON-2 OPEN HOUSE, SUN • 1-2:30 158 W. Quasset Rd. - Extraordinary Waterfront Retreat on Quasset Lake! Unique, Tranquil, Quiet, Seclud- First Time Offered! Large Raised Ranch in a quiet neighborhood. close to WE WANT YOUR ed & Private! Long circular driveway! 5.5 acres of land! Patios, covered patios & balconies, stone faced 3 town beach. Vinyl sided, new roof, newer windows, 2 car garage. Finished car det’d garage w/heated studio, Cape Cod shower, winding gravel path to 265’+/- of shoreline! 5,000 sqft lower level with fireplace. Sun filled living and dinning rooms, eat in kitch- 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 hip roof 3 story Colonial! 2 story foyer! Extremely impressive kitchen w/upscale everything! Offers formal LISTINGS! dining & living rooms, 2 family rooms, 2nd floor private office suite, laundry/mudroom, exercise studio, LL en. Forced Hot Water, Natural Gas Heat! Great yard for fun and games all Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! kitchenette, sauna, 2 fireplaces & more! Master BRs w/private full baths $1,299,000 year long. $259,900 June Cazeault * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett

WEBSTER - 100 THOMPSON RD WEBSTER - 104 THOMPSON RD WEBSTER - 7 HICKORY LN THOMPSON, CT - 359 E. THOMPSON RD WEBSTER - 6 BROOKSIDE AVE

ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Very Interesting property, to a home owner or developer. 47 +/- Very Attractive 1700 sq ft stone face Cape! Attached 13’ X 22’ Ga- New Listing Warm and Inviting, This Lovely Ranch Sits On A Acres! Home is a 1300 sq ft ranch with a barn. The home consist Beautiful 4 bedroom Colonial, new granite counter, stainless ap- 1+ acre of niceley manicured lawn with a well maintained Beautifully Landscaped Yard Nestled in A Very Quiet, Wanting rage. Fireplaced front living room! Large Kitchen with ample amount 2 Family! Many imorovements! 2 &3bedroom apartments! of 3 bedrooms, and 1-1/2 bath, basement, farmers porch and 1 car pliance kitchen. Dining room and large living room, hardwood of cabinets. 1st floor master bedroom. 2 large bedrooms on the 2nd Neighborhood. This 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Home Has So Much To through out the first level, 3 seasoned porch for added living Offer!!! Fully Applianced Eat in Kitchen, Newly Carpeted Living garage. Much of the land is cleared. This property has 300’ +/- of Floor. 1/2 bath on the first floor, full bath on the 2nd floor. Natural Gas Oil heat! Large 24’ x 30’ garage! Mini 15’ x 30’ stone barn area. Over sized master with double closets, and 3 additional Room and Three Cozy and Comfortable Bedrooms All On One road frontage on East Thompson Rd. and road frontage on the en- baseboard Heat! Vinyl siding! Town water and sewer. Nice level lot, Floor. Walk Down To The Lower Level To The Open And. Spa- tire length of pavement on Roy Rd. Rectangular in shape greater bedrooms. Finished basement with pellet stove. Outside, a patio with mature shrubs. Very private rear yard. $140,000 $325,000 cious Family Room With Pellet Stove! $259,000 than 1300’ wide X over 1600’ deep. Needs TLC! $300,000 and above ground pool. New Price $279,000 WEBSTER - 12 ERNEST ST WEBSTER - 20 NORTH MAIN ST LAND! DUDLEY - 22 WILLIAMS ST THOMPSON, CT - 25 BONNETTE AVE WEBSTER/DOUGLAS BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 16 Black Point Rd. Waterfront, Boat Access, Buildable w/Town Water & Sewer. SORRY SOLD $59,400 SORRY, SOLD! Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, Welcome home to this Huge, Sprawling, Ranch Style Home! 2,848 Adorable Oversized 6 room, 4 bedroom Cape! 2200+ New Price! Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch Attached SF+/- of Living Area on One Level! Curved brick walkway! Level Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $250,000 sf of Living area. Eat in kitchen! front to Back Living 2 Family - Spacious 3 bedrooms each apartment. Hardwoods, 2 car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Garage! Eat in lot! In-ground pool, built-in hot tub, custom stonework & land- room! 2 baths! Game room, Hardwoods! Lovely Kitcheb, Fireplaced living room with bow window! 3 bed- scape! w/fire pit! Carport/pavilion for entertaining! Separate wings pocket doors, 10ft ceilings, New gas furnaces! Partially finished Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway 3rd floor. 1st floor handicapped accessible. 2 car garage. All town landscaped level yard! Large detached 1-1/2 car rooms, enclosed heated sun room, central air, Koi Pond, for private family living & entertainment, BR suites, 10 rooms 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900 garage! NEW PRICE $238,900 total! simply Amazing! $329,900 services $199,900 on .87 +/- acre! $265,000 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 - BEACON PARK #802 WEBSTER LAKE – 22 LAURELWOOD DR 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’+/- Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, & a friendly level lot at water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The possibilities for this property are only limited by your imagination. The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! w/massive modern windows that invite your eyes to venture outside to spectacular 180 1st Time Offered in Reid Smith Cove, Spectacular 3700+/- SF, panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets and beautiful natural WEBSTER LAKE at BEACON PARK! TOWNHOUSE overlooking the shoreline beyond! Relax & Entertain in the tiled, stone fireplaced family rm, wet bar 13 Rm/4.5 Bath Lake Home, Uniquely Designed for Lake-Style COURTYARD.1230 SF+/-, Open Concept Living/Dining FIRE- Living! Private Setting, Ideal Location, .68 Acres, 92’ of Natural 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 PLACE & PRIVATE DECK. Freshly painted rooms, updated applianc- Shoreline, Prof. Landscape, Multiple Decks, Lakeside Cabana, 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 es. Upper level has 2 SPACIOUS BRS including a MASTER SUITE w/ 3 Mstr BR Suites w/Elegant 1st Flr Mstr ~ all w/Private Baths, full bath. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tremen- ON DEPOSIT flr balcony w/access to 5 spacious BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d SKY-LIGHTED, PRIVATE BATH, 2nd BR w/lg walk-in closet, 2nd full Finished Walkout LL w/Living & Billiard Rms & Summer dous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan garage w/summer kitchen, 1/2 bath & huge fireplaced patio! Family ownened gem for w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! bath! ENJOY LAKE LIVING on the most desired lake in Central MA Kitchen! Call Sharon at 508-954-7222 for More Information Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 60+years! $1,495,000 at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! $264,900. $1,150,000 Friday, November 16, 2018 • The Villager • 5

MEET YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Perfect for Realtors, Mortgage Companies, Banks, Real Estate Attorneys, Home Inspectors, Chimney Inspectors, Lead Removal businesses, Insurance Companies, etc… any business involved in the buying or selling of real estate. To join this section, please contact your local sales rep, 1-800-367-9898 or email [email protected]

Auto | Home

Life | Business I am all about my clients. Dorrinda O’Keefe-Shea, Realtor® Deborah Campanale CDPE, Notary Public 9 West Realty 270 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562 1286 Main Street We’re especially thankful for the community we 109 West Street, Ware, MA 01082 Leicester, MA 01524 c: 978-434-1990 e: [email protected] share, and for the loyalty of our customers. www.DorrindaSellsHomes.com 508-769-6950 Specializing in Happy Thanksgiving Residential, Commercial, Multi-family, & Land Sales! [email protected] Thinking of buying or selling? Call me! 300 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540 | 508-499-5057 @OxfordInsurance.com | OxfordInsurance.com Home | Auto | Boat Rental Property | Business Liability | Commercial | Workers Comp Northeast INsuraNce ageNcy, INc. Shawn O’Toole “Let me shop for the best price and program for you” ~ Representing over 20 Companies ~ [email protected] Call for a Free Quote: 508-248-0079 Fax to Compare: 508-832-9565 567 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501

Jules Lusignan “WE SOLVE REAL ESTATE PROBLEMS” #1 in Sales 2006-2018 ReMax Professional Associates South Worcester County Licensed in MA & CT $141,810,780 SOLD We need properties to sell – any type! Jules Conrad Allen The Heart Of Massachusetts Insurance Lusignan A (508) 400-0438 Owner 39 Year Broker Patrick Sweeney Auto | Home | Life | Business Company! Founder Lake ReaLty (774) 452-3578 300 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540 111 East Main St., Webster, MA www.ConradAllen.com 508-499-5057 Thinking of selling? Call 1-800-552-7444 OxfordInsurance.com www.Century21LakeRealty.com OxfordInsurance.com www.WebsterLake.net

FOR LEASE RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE Open House Directory Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of space available in a standalone brick building (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE PLEASE CONTACT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Capron Corp. at 508-278-9191 SOUTHBRIDGE 153 Highland St S 11-1 $274,900 Remax Advatage 1/JoAnn Szymczak 774-230-5044 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 DUDLEY PUT YOUR TRUST IN US 7 Dudley Oxford Rd S 11-1 $449,900 Remax Advatage 1/Vicki Bennet or JoAnn Szymczak 774-943-7669 TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE 50 Mason Rd S 1-2:30 $219,900 Remax Advatage 1/JoAnn Szymczak or Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Diane Luong 774-239-2937 7 Delany Ave S 1-2:30 $259,900 Hope Realty/Laurie Sullivan 508-525-0611 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 WARREN Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 36 Presidential Cir L Noon-2 $84,900 Century 21 NorthEast/ Mary Hicks 508-612-4794 WOODSTOCK, CT ReMax Advantage 1 158 W. Quasset Rd S Noon-2 $1,299,000 Hope Realty / June Cazeault 860-377-2044 179 Shrewsbury St., Worcester MA 01604 Quasset Lake OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-2:30

Dudley: Ranch, fireplace, Webster: 4 bedrooms, Southbridge: 4 bdrm, Webster: Duplex, new • title 5 compliant, 1.5 2.5 baths, 1+acres, open fireplace, 1.5 baths,roof, 2 bedroom ea. baths, hardwood floors, & spacious floor plan, 2 formal DR, hardwood unit, 1/2 acre lot, rough 1st flr FR, new Budherus car garage, 1st flr FR. floors plumbing for additional furnace bath R 50 Mason Rd ~ 11 Blueberry Ln ~ 192 Chapin St ~ 21 George St ~ $219,900 $329,900 $169,900 $249,900

OPEN HOUSE Southbridge: Coffee OPEN HOUSE Dudley: A mini-estate SAT. 11-1 house Financing Class/ SUN. 11-1 with privacy, character, E Open House, 4 bedroom, updates and a 2 story 2 baths, inground pool, barn, 6.7 acres. Great opportunity in Dudley 1/2 acre lot. low taxes, great location. Learn about “0” down- View and cherry cabinets A payment programs and kitchen, 3.5 baths, DR, view this home Family rm, 4 BR, 153 Highland St ~ 7 Dudley Oxford Rd ~ L $274,900 $449,500

E www.ConradAllen.com S

T RENT TO OWN RENT TO OWN

SALE PENDING SALE PENDING

Feeling a little A Two Family!!! Central Air, Commercially Zoned Brand New Remodel!! 43 - 45 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 28 Mechanic Street, Webster, MA Crowded? T $234,900 RENT TO OWN!!!! $275,000 RENT TO OWN!!!! FOR SALE FOR LEASE Look for that new home in our real E OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-2 Large Industrial Rental!! 48 Hillcrest Ave, Southbridge, MA 2 Hawksley Drive, Oxford, MA estate section. $179,900 $6 per SQFT Buy with NO MONEY DOWN!! First Month Free!!! 6 • The Villager • Friday, November 16, 2018

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/17 9:00-10:00 OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/17 10:15-11:15 OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/17 11:45-1:00 OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/17 1:15-2:45 Eastford $310,000 NEW PRICE Woodstock $1,390,000

93 Barber Road 906 Route 198 130 Orchard Hill Road 73 Azud Road Woodstock $425,000 Woodstock $350,000 Pomfret $460,000 NEW PRICE Thompson $233,000 NEW PRICE Pristine Eastford home, frontage on Wonderful Antique Colonial with Stunning home on 18.24 acres of Three BR plus bonus finished room Enjoy comfortable & spacious living in Please visit this comfortable 3 BR & year-round babbling brook. 182 acres, pastoral views w/ 4+ miles beautiful land. 1st floor master, over the garage & finished basement this bright, modern, 5 BR, 2 BA home located on a private 5.37 4 BR, 2.5 BA, granite kitchen, of wooded trails. hardwood floors throughout. space with walk out. Direct waterfront 3.5 BA home. 3 beautiful floors of acres. The home features a unique floor expand bonus room. Unique open concept, 3 story barn. Location is private, quiet & peaceful. on Keach Pond. living space located on 5 acres. plan, private 2nd floor master suite. John Rich The White/Cook Team: John Downs John Downs John Downs John Downs 860-315-2615 Amy 860-377-2830 860-377-0754 860-377-0754 860-377-0754 860-377-0754

Putnam $254,900 Tolland $299,900 Pomfret $275,000 Congratulations! October Top Agents Willington $349,900 Woodstock $582,000

Top Listing Top Selling Top Buyers Agent Agent Agents

Private 3 acres Custom Ranch Pride of ownership shines in this Spacious Raised Ranch home w/4 BR Seller says “SELL”! Country living 1,478 SF. FP in living room, 4 BR, 3 BA over-sized Raised Ranch & 4 car garage on 2.59 private acres. w/an ideal solution for any families dining room, 3 BR, 2 BA, in a private country setting. Lower level w/ possible in-law- BR, w/aging parents, a parent requiring wood stove, 2 car garage. This is a must see! full kitchen, & BA. a live-in aide, or an Au Pair. For sale or rent. The Vivian Kozey Mary Collins Peter Baker Vivian Kozey The White/Cook Team: Mary Collins Gosselin Team 860-455-5363 860-336-6677 860-634-7298 860-455-5363 Diane White 860-377-4016 860-336-6677 860-428-5960

Woodstock $319,900 Ashford $189,900 Thompson $149,000 Killingly $220,000 Putnam $4,000/mo. Commercial Lease LAND FOR SALE

Putnam $400,000 Opportunity for a commercial Location! Move-in ready. Complete updates to Great owner/occupy opportunity. Pristine townhouse style Condo This lot includes a rustic cabin that is building in a great location! Owner 2,696 SF commercial space for lease 1890 farmhouse. 2.6 acres, 1st floor Side by side units. Updated in 2003. in a 55 & over adult community occupied by the owner. The property will sell the building w/all inventory. with ample parking. master and bath. 3 BR, 2 BA total. Sits on 2.44 lovely acres. set in a lovely country setting. abuts commercially zoned property & This could be a turn-key business. Convenient to I-395. John Rich Vivian Kozey Mary Collins is near route 44 & 395. The White/Cook Team: Vivian Kozey 860-315-2615 860-455-5363 860-336-6677 The White/Cook Team: Diane 860-377-4016 860-455-5363 Charlotte 860-931-6006

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 308 East Main St. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 CRAFT & GIFT FAIR East Brookfield, MA 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7-10 p.m. in the bar 774-449-8333 13th Annual To benefit the Charlton Public Library WIBBLE ST. JOSEPH PARISH Location: Charlton Public Library 308 LAKESIDE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 40 Main St., Charlton, MA 308 East Main St. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $2.00 donation; 18 and under free East Brookfield, MA PANCAKE BREAKFAST St. Joseph’s Parish Center 774-449-8333 8-11 a.m. 68 Central St., Auburn, MA BROOKFIELD ORCHARDS Raffles, jewelry, baked goods, 12 Lincoln Rd., North toys, knits, plants, attic treasures, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Brookfield, MA collectibles, holiday items, unique finds 508-867-6858 9 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 THE SARAH ASHLEIGH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 CHRISTMAS CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR BAND MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SALON SUPERIOR OPEN HOUSE 308 LAKESIDE 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. PARISH CHURCH HALL 12-4 308 East Main St. LADIES’ NIGHT 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free raffles for baskets, gift East Brookfield, MA Free raffles from local busi- Several vendors, lots of crafts, certificates, door prizes, giveaways 774-449-8333 nesses & in store baskets raffle baskets, cash raffle. Refreshments Wine (must be 21 years or Cookies, café with homemade meatball subs, Come see our brand new salon FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY older) Hot dogs, chips, beverages. 1497 Main St., Leicester, MA NOVEMBER 23, 24, 25 Refreshments Santa’s Kids Workshop Free gift certificates to the (for children K-3) ONGOING COUNTRY FOLK ART CRAFT SHOW first 50 people Fill out a Dime Store Delights, Mary’s STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL wish list CORMIER Treasure Chest MARIACHI BAND AND CONFERENCE CENTER JEWELERS & ART 7 Church St., Spencer, MA First Thursday of the month 366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA GALLERY 5-8 p.m. Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-5 136 Main St., Spencer, MA PICTURES WITH SANTA AT KLEM’S MEXICALI MEXICAN GRILL Sunday 10-4 508-885-3385 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Webster location Admission $7 - handstamp Children and pets welcome! 41 Worcester Rd., Webster, MA admits all 3 days FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 With a $5.00 donation 508-461-5070 Discount coupons available at KLEM’S 7-10 p.m. in the bar countryfolkart.com 117 West Main St., ROB ADAMS ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Spencer, MA 308 LAKESIDE Every Sunday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) 308 East Main St. CADY’S TAVERN www.klemsonline.com 7-10 p.m. in the bar East Brookfield, MA 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 11 ON THE OUTSIDE 774-449-8333 401-568-4102 308 LAKESIDE 4th ANNUAL HOLIDAY Friday, November 16, 2018 • The Villager • 7 8 • The Villager • Friday, November 16, 2018

Home TToTownown Service, OPEN HOUSE own-to-TT own BIG TIME RRESULTSESULLTTS at the Overlook in Charlton We are Hiring! CNAs PT/FT, HHAs PT/FT, Nurses PT/FT, Servers/Dishwashers, Receptionist *Shift differentials for all 2nd, 3rd, and weekends for CNA and CLASSIFIEDS Place y o u r a d t o d a y ! Nursing shifts in the Health Center Call t o l l ffree e e Tuesday Nov 27th • 1:30PM - 5PM or v i s i t o ur w e b s i t e in the Main Lobby of the Health Center 1-800-536-5836 Receive a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card for filling out an application! Why choose the Overlook? The Overlook offers a great working environment. 283 PETS Each team members contribution is valued as an important member of our care ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE team. Our CNA to patient ratio is one of the best in Massachusetts. We offer excel- TEDDy BEAR SHIcHOn cuB cADET SnOWBLOWER. REMEMBER yOuR SWEET- VIkInG RAnGE, PROFES- PuPPIES - 3 males, 2 females. 13hp Tecumseh OHV. 45 in. HEART: Collection of Victorian SIOnAL SERIES, propane Born 8-26-18. Vet checked, Day One of your employment. We also have a daycare and 010 FOR SALE width, trigger steering, 6 FRWD, 2 Era hand-painted items ALL gas, 6-sealed burner, 36” in- available 11-4-18 $1100. 401- REV, new condition. Hardly used! with roses: vases, rose bowls, frared broiler, as new, never lit, 678-9166 or 401-419-5889 or 12’ cOnTRAcTORS Enclosed $1,600.00. 508-347-3775 pitchers, chocolate pot, cake still in original packaging, w/tags. 860-315-9945 Trailer: $2,400. Dewalt Laser & 88 Masonic Home Rd, Charlton, MA 01507 • 508-434-2365 sets, planters. No reasonable Model VCGSC-5366BSS, Stand $275. 4 Adjustable Wall offer refused. 508-237-2362 For a complete listing of Open Positions, and to apply online, ELEcTRIcAL MATERIAL: trades considered. $4,600 508- Visit www.overlook-mass.org today! Brackets $140. Ladder Racks Auburn Industrial, Commercial, Resi- 865-7470 We have many interesting opportunities at our growing organization. For Truck $125. Engine Stand OST OUND dential. Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Re- SMALL BuREAu $75. 284 L & F Join us! $50. (508) 892-9595 lays, Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Printer’s Antique Drawers $20 PETS 1BEAuTIFuL DW MOBILE Breakers, Meters, Punches, Per. Fake Brick Fireplace With HOME IN GATED SENIOR Pipe-Benders. New Recessed Heater $140 Kitchen Chairs. WE’VE MOVED! Husqvarna Did you find MOBILE HOME PARK Troffer, Flourescent 3-Tube T-8 Spare Tire P225/60r16 Eagle lawn tractor, misc. home fur- 298 WANTED TO BUY 575 VACATION RENTALS $16,000. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 277V Fixtures Enclosed $56 GA With Rim $45 Vanity Table nishings, king, queen, twin beds, your pet? 400 SERVICES working kitchen, dining room, Each. Call 5pm-8:30pm. & Chair $135. Car Sunroofs lamps, etc. priced to sell! No rea- Or find a home LLR & 2 Florida rooms, com- (508)867-6546 $100. Per. Homemade Pine sonable offer refused. Call 413- WAR RELIcS & WAR CAPE COD TIME SHARE pletely furnish. 863-682-6473. Coffee Table & 2 End Tables SOuVEnIRSWAnTED:WWII FInLAnD BLuE FOX 896-7047 Sturbridge area. for one? FOR SALE: Edgewater Lakeland, Florida $100. Antique Lamp Jug $40. & EARLIER CA$H WAITING! 433 CLEANING Beach Resort, 95 Chase Av- JAckET: By Michael Valente Helmets, Swords, Daggers, Bay- 2 LAZy BOy LEATHER- Size 8, very good condition. Antique Croquet Set $40. Wood enue, Dennisport, MA 02639 Truck Ramps 8 Foot $100.00. onets, Medals, Badges, Flags, swivel rocker recliners, beautiful $100 OBO. Vintage Black Uniforms, etc. Over 30 Years Ex- HOuSE cLEAnInG AVAIL- On the water, Studio (Unit Drop Leaf Cart $50. End Table rich mahogany color. Less than American Sable Coat, sz. small WHITE OuTDOOR PROD- perience. Call David ABLE Reasonable rates. 706). Permanent Week 33 1 year old, perfect condition. $50 OBO 508-864-4075 W/Drawer $50. End Table ucTS SnOWBLOWER. 10hp 1-(508)688-0847. I’ll Come To Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly (August). Deeded rights.You’ll $500 each. 774-280-2639 W/Drawer $60. Elvis Presley Sil- Tecumseh, two stage, 30 in. YOU! times available. Bonded- Call own it for a lifetime & can be FLy RODS - 2 ALBRIGHT houette $50 (he talks!), Indian width. Electric start, well main- Wendy for a FREE estimate at: passed down to your children 2 TWIn BEDS: Complete, In A/5 490 9 FT. #4 RODS. 2 canvas painting $60, 9 golf clubs tained! $600.00. 508-347-3775 774-262-9166 and grandchildren. $5000. Excellent Condition. 508-423- Orvis reels Battenkill BBS II. $100, Call 1-508-764-4458 or 1- (508)347-3145 4824 Asking $200 each set or best 774-452-3514 2008 ZODIAc and 14’ offer. 508-347-3145 100 GENERAL LET US KNOW!!! 300 HELP WANTED

cAnOE, excellent condition. FOR SALE WOOD AND/OR SnOW TIRES, PIRELLI Please call us so that we ACTI-V 9’4”, electric pump/all 245/45R19/102V M+S, 250 accessories, air floor. 2009 COAL IRON STOVE: $500 or 130 YARD SALES can take your ad best offer. WOOD PELLET miles, $1000, 508-564-3556 out of the paper... 310 GENERAL HELP 442 LICENSED DAY Honda 8HP, serviced. $2,195 **************** Canoe: oars/ seats, no leaks. STOVE $500 or best offer. Call WANTED CARE Local 508-471-0959 DEADLInE FOR Town-To-Town $275 860-983-0800 Sturbridge SnOW TIRES: Like new (4) yARD SALE Classifieds ****************** Firestone Winter Force 215/60- SuBMISSIOnS IS ELEcTROnIc EnGInEER ************************* Heroes FuLL LEnGTH MInk 15. $240. BECKETT BURNER, nOOn MOnDAy 508-909-4111 Engineer II. Develop, improve & The commonwealth of cOAT: Size 12. New $2,400. CONTROL AND AqUASTAT: support video endoscopes & re- Massachusetts Office of Child 225 GALLOn WATER FOR ALL Asking $300. 508-612-9263 Runs great, Instruction, wiring lated products for manufactur- Care Services requires that all STORAGE TAnk - used 6 ****************** and owners manual $250. AR- MASS. WEEkLy 287 FEED ing. Reqs. MS + 2yrs. Job Site: ads placed in the newspaper for months. $350 508-867-2523 TIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE PAPERS Charlton, MA. Mail resume to: child care (daycare) in your 24 FOOT POOL, ABOVE- GARAGE cLEARAncE: AR- WITH STAND : 6 FT. Storage Deadline subject to HAy FOR SALE - $4 a bale Karl Storz Endovision, Attn: S. home include your license num- GROunD, 4 years old, filter, TIFICAL CHRISTMAS TREE, box included. Excellent condi- change due to holidays off wagon (pick up only), cash Sanderson (ref. EETE), 91 Car- ber motor, all supplies included (ex- bush trimmer, glass top table, tion $50. CAST IRON CHRIST- call for more info 508-826-3312 penter Hill Rd., Charlton, MA cept liner) Ready to go $950 or etc. 508-728-5559 (Spencer) MAS TREE STAND: Beautiful ******************** 01507 best offer 508-498-0166 leave $20. SUNBEAM WHOLE OME MOVInG SALE Saturday, No- ANTED TO UY 454 H message HOUSE HUMIDIFIER: Used, 298 W B GARDEn MAnuRE, deliv- works great, 6-7 gallon, faux vember 17th, 10am-3pm, 180 IMPROVEMENT ered. 4 yards, $130. Call wood cabinet on casters. $50. Corbin Road, Dudley. Furniture, ROuTE 169 AnTIquES: misc. kitchen items, and much 884 Worcester St., South- 4 SnOW TIRES -235/50 R18 Prindle Hill Farm 508-320- 14” SNOW CHAINS: Used, FuRnITuRE DOcTOR: Have more! bridge MA. Looking To FOSTER PARENTS 101T used 2 months- paid 3273 or 508-248-7335 very good condition $25. 15” your furniture Professionally Purchase Antiques And WANTED: Seeking Quality $800, asking best offer. 508- CABLE SNOW CHAINS: New restored at Reasonable rates. JAMAIcA WIckER queen Collectibles Single Items Or Homes Throughout Central 414-2474 $45. Call Ed. 508-479-9752 Furniture face lifting, painting, Bed Set: Head & Foot Board, Entire Estates. We Buy It All MA To Provide Foster Care striping to Refinishing, caning and FOUND HERE! ABOVE-GROunD SWIM- Woman & Man’s Dresser, 2 And Also Do On-Site Estate To Children In Need. 24/7 200 GEN. BUSINESS repairs. ANTIqUE DOCTOR, MInG POOL, 24’ x 54”, filter Nightstands. Paid $5,400. Ask- TOOL SHEDS Made of Texture Sales And Estate Auction. Support. Generous Reim- Daniel Ross (508)248-9225 or system, 1 season. $1,000 or ing $1,200. 2 SEATER 1-11: 8x8 $1075 8x10 $1260; We are now accepting deal- bursement. $1000 Sign-On (860)382-5410. 30 years in best offer. 508-943-8769 LANCER POWER CHAIR 8x12 $1350; 8x16 $1675 Deliv- 205 BOATS ers for our multi-dealer group Bonus. Call For Details. 4’ Long, Olive Color. NEVER ered, Built On-Site. Other Sizes Devereux Therapeutic Fos- business 14’ GREAT cAnADIAn shop. Call Mike Anytime BEEN USED! Asking $350. Available. CALL (413) 324-1117 ter Care. (508)829-6769 cAnOE includes 2 clamp-on (774)230-1662. 576 VACATION AcORn STAIRLIFT - 3.5 (508) 461-9621 years old; like new condition. Transport chair, Excel Deluxe chair seats, 2 paddles, 2 life- RESOURCES 11 feet long. Asking $1400 or MEc 650 PROGRESSIVE by Medline 19” seat, up to 300 vests. Excellent condition. $425 LEE’S cOInS & 500 REAL ESTATE best offer. Call 508-277-6568 if LOADER: w/ extras $250. lbs. Used once. 508-637-1304 508-885-3017 JEWELRy interested. 400 ANDERSON WINDOW $ Buy & SELL $ ALL TIMESHARE FOR SALE full- 51x32 RO $200.THERMATRU flex week at The Manhattan cAnOE - 17’ GRuMMAn GOLD & SILVER ITEMS AnGLE IROn cuTTER For DOOR 36-80 Left Hand Inswing TREES/FIELDSTOnE: Specializing in nuMIS- 505 APARTMENTS FOR Club in New York located Shelving 4W296, HK Potter Full View with Grill $185 or best Trees- Evergreens, Excellent ALuMInuM, flat bottom. Ideal across from Carnegie Hall. 2790. Normally Sells For $700. Privacy Border. Hemlocks- for fishing and family fun. $850. MATIc cOInS, Bullion RENT offer. (508) 892-9595 Items, gold & silver of Great buy; illness forces this $50 OBO. Call 5pm-8:30pm, Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for Call Sue 860-412-9632 sale. Asking $7,000. For details (508)867-6546 MOTORS: 1/2HP 230/460V $99. Colorado Blue Spruce any form! qualified with 1725RPM, 56 Frame $30. 5HP, over 30 years experience 311 PART-TIME STuRBRIDGE - 1 bedroom 508-248-5123 Beautiful Southwestern style (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. New 265 FUEL/WOOD with craft room or office, near I- 230/460V 1740RPM, 184T England Fieldstone & a following of many sat- HELP WANTED sectional sofa, gently used, L- Frame/TEFC $100. 5HP, cORD WOOD - Seasoned, 84. No smoking or pets, stove Round/Flat, Excellent Retaining isfied customers. We also and fridge included. $800 a shape 112” x 86” Please call to 230/460V 3495RPM, 184T cut, split, delivered. $250 a cord. sell a nice selection of fine set up time to view 508-885- Wallstone. $28/Ton DRIVERS WAnTED 20 hours month. 508-347-9804. Frame/TEFC $100. 4 Motor (508) 278-5762 Evening 508-826-3312, 508-344-9214 jewelry, antiques & col- 9962. $150 firm. Speed Controls Hitachi J100, a week, split shift. Driving spe- FIREWOOD: Cut, Split & Deliv- lectibles. Bring in your cial ed children to school in Local 400/460V Best Offer. Call 5pm- TWO DRESSERS best offer. ered. Green & Seasoned. items & see what they’re 8:30pm 508-867-6546 Custom made parlor cabinet, Spencer, Leicester and Worces- Bunk BEDS, black (youth) Wood Lots Wanted. Call Paul worth. You won’t leave $1500. Glass door hutch - best ter areascall: 508-885-5778 or: with mattresses (includes like- MOVInG - MuST SELL 3 (508)769-2351 546 CEMETERY LOTS News offer. John Deere snowblower disappointed. Honesty 508-885-5788 new bedding) $350. Other furni- piece electric reclining living (like new) $700 - must be seen! and fairness are our best ture also available. Call Pat 508- room set, brown. $300 free- 281 FREE PETS Call for appt. 774-507-6315 policies! Lee’s Coins & Pine Grove cemetery, 949-9049 pedestal table w/4 chairs 508- Jewelry, 239 West Main 325 PROFESSIONAL Whitinsville. Double plot for sale, FREE TO GOOD HOMES - 612-6485 TWO SOFA TABLES: ONE Street, East Brookfield lower than the going price. Yew rescued, older kittens (17 HELP WANTED DARK OAK w/ Shelf Under- Avenue. Call owner 774-602- cOFFEE & TWO EnD TA- ***** weeks) black short-hair fe- (Route 9 - Panda Garden neath $125. ONE MAHOGANY 8211 BLES- Cherry finish w/glass nORDIc TRAck TRL625: male, gray short-hair male, Plaza) (508) 637-1236 or COLORED $100. Both Very BASED In north Brook- tops. Very good condition. Recumbent cycle w/stabilizing and black & white short-hair (508)341-6355 (cell) Good Condition. Can email Pic- field: Home Every Night. $125 Call 508-735-2560 floor bar for secure balance. female. All kittens have been tures. (774) 239-3006 Class A Driver And/Or Gen- TREADMILL - for therapeutic fit- spayed/ neutered. Need pa- WORcESTER cOunTy eral Mechanic For 18-Wheel ness (walking & jogging) (for up TWO uSED REcLInERS, $75 tient, quiet homes, no dogs. MEMORIAL PARk: Garden Trailer Trucks couch, 84 inches long. Dark to 400 lbs.) $250 each both in each. Dishwasher, bought new, Dudley. 774-200-8776 WAnTED: 24’ Pontoon Boat & of Faith, Paxton, MA. 2 LOTS ****************** red fabric with pillows, good con- excellent condition. 508-892- never used, $225 or best offer. trailer (used). Webster area. FOR SALE. BUY ONE FOR Contact H.R. Salem Trans- dition. $150. 508-410-5167 3998, 508-723-4452 508-764-3567 please leave 617-750-0969 $2,500. GET 2nd LOT FOR port, LLC.(800) 262-9081 FOUND HERE! ***** message FREE!! Call Dick. 508-612-9263

725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 2001 cAD EL DORADO Tc 2011 SuBARu OuTBAck - RED 1971 MuSTAnG MAcH 2005 yAMAHA V-STAR 1100 VEHICLES 2006 Ford E150 Van, good 72,000 miles. Must see! 136,000 miles, great shape, reg- 1 in good condition. 302 engine cLASSIc, PEARL-WHITE condition. 65,952 miles, $3,300 2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto, $11,000 7 Hartley Street, Web- ular maintenance, roof rack, with automatic transmission. Has all options- hardbags, wind- Call 508-765-4738 x 322 725 AUTOMOBILES White, ONLY $8,995. Herb ster, Mass. trailer hitch, back-up camera. Lots of new parts. Call Eric at shield, custom seats/exhaust, Chambers Toyota of Auburn, 1971 chevy Impala con- $7500. 508-688-7666 508-987-2628. Serious buyers backrest, floor-boards. 20,000 BMW MOTORcycLE, rare 809 Washington Street, Auburn, vertible400 2 barrel carb with 2007 TOyOTA cOROLLA S only. well-maintained miles. Great K75 (4-stroke in-line 3 cyl MA (877) 906-1649 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 89,000 miles, 1 owner, runs $3995. Call Ray for more info. 2012 Subaru Legacy, 37,000 looking & performing bike. motor), 1995. Mileage 10,800 smooth, new top in 2012, ask- 508-450-5241 miles, all-wheel drive, remote $3500 OBO 774-289-4550 (tires have about 1K wear) 1997 BOBcAT 763 skid steer ing $8,000 or best offer 508- starter, like-new condition, color: silver (#705). Asking loader in great condition. 1800 2008 Hyundai Veracruz GLS 885-6878 $12,000 508-885-6988 740 MOTORCYCLES $5,200. Accessories: 3rd gen- hours, 46hp. Auxiliary hydraulics Blue,159k Runs great! $4800 eration saddlebags with keys $2100. 617-706-6736 508-347-1224 1991 HARLEy DRESSER: 55,000 Miles. Runs Great! and insert bags, tail rack, 2012 TOYOTA RAV4- 79,000 Monoshock upgraded to YSS 1987 BMW 325i Convertible, $4,500 or Will Trade for Car of miles. Well-maintained, 3rd row dialed to 250 lbs. Adjustable - red with black leather interior, 2008 nISSAn ROGuE S AWD Equal Value. BASS BOAT seats, black, one-owner. all documents. Original toolset 153,000 miles and in good con- well-maintained, runs, drives, 16 1/2ft LUND Very Good Con- Local 2016 RIVERSIDE TRAVEL $11,000. 508-688-7666 and bike manual. OEM wind- dition, no rust, newer top, needs everything works well, passed dition! MANY EXTRAS $3,750 TRAILER RETRO WHITEWA- shield, Corbin low seat, Trickle a tune-up. $4100 or B/O, Adam safety inspection. 126K miles. O.B.O. Call for Info (508) 943- News TER MODEL 195 bought new, Want to Place charger, heated handgrips. used twice in new condition w/ 508-735-4413 Very solid in snow. Black interior, 5797, Cell (508) 353-9722 brand-new brake pads, front & a Classified Ad? This bike was stored in a extras; must give up camping. back. $4400 774-232-9310 Need to Place garage for many years and is Asking $13,900 860-779-3561 Call 800-536-5836 in like-new condition. Cruises 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 a Classified Ad? between 60-80 with no effort convertible and removable hard- F250 work truck, 2012, RWD, 71K, equipped with aluminum Call 800-536-5836 and accelerates 0 to 60 in 4.5 750 CAMPERS/ top. Red to keep you young! seconds. A true 3-season SnOW PLOW, Myers, 61/2’ Perfect condition. $14,000 508- 2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800. flatbed with fold-down sides. Re- TRAILERS all controls and lights, great Call Ray 508-450-5241 cent brakes, battery, ac com- 2002 HARLEy DAVIDSOn FOUND HERE! miler! 885-6988 ELEcTRA-GLIDE FLHT 508-943-1790 or 5TH -WHEEL HITcH, 1 yr old, condition. Can be seen at pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready to Old Cider Mill, Rt. 9, West 2011 DODGE cHALLEnGER: work. 10,000 GVW. $17,000 38,340 miles, asking $6,000 [email protected] for Chevy or GMC, $700, Chevy 305 hp V6 SE auto w/slap stick 5th-Wheel tailgate, good condi- Brookfield or call 774-232- 508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765 508-277-8745 2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. Call Mango Tango w/black strips tion $200, 5 trailer tires 235/ 9382 Ray for more details. 508-450- 59,000 miles, Loaded, remote Need to Place a Classified Ad? Want to Place a Classified Ad? 80/16R on mag wheels, like 5241 start. $14,500. 508-864-1906 Call 800-536-5836 Call 800-536-5836 new $800 Marc 508-847-7542 Friday, November 16, 2018 • The Villager • 9

YOU’RE APPROVED! No Payments For 60 Days • 0 Cash Down • Guaranteed Credit Approval HOURS 525 Washington Street, Auburn, MA 01501 MON-THURS ...... 9AM-7PM WE HAVE OVER FRI & SAT ...... 9AM-6PM 508.276.0800 • LUXAUTOPLUS.COM 100 CARS IN STOCK! SUN ...... 11AM-4PM

$ 2009 KAWASAKI $ 2005 HARLEY SOFTAIL $ 2007 HARLEY FATBOY $ 2009 HARLEY LAW467B LAW 618 147 99 LAW721B 99 137 PER MONTH FLSTSB BIKE PER MONTH NINJA 500 PER MONTH PER MONTH LAW1484

$3,925 $5,925 $9,925 $10,925

9k Miles - Fully serviced and 23k Miles - Fully serviced and 14k Miles, Fuel Injected Fully 8k Miles, Fully serviced and ready for years of trouble-free ready for years of trouble-free serviced and ready for years of ready for years of trouble free driving. Very clean. riding. Very clean. trouble-free driving. driving.

$ 1996 CHEVROLET $ 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA $ 2012 VOLKSWAGEN $ 2017 HYUNDAI CORVETTE LT4 COUPE GOLF TDI HATCHBACK PER139 MONTH LAW1588A 155 LIMITED 2.0T LAW906A 187 191 SONATA W/PZEV LAW1616 PER MONTH PER MONTH LAW1690 PER MONTH

$9,925 $10,925 $13,925 $14,225 5.7L V-8 Cyl, Manual, Leather, 2.0L I-4 Cyl, Automatic, Front- 2.0L I-4 Cy, Manual, FRONT-WHEEL 2.4L I-4 Cyl, Automatic, FRONT- Remoter Keyless Entry, Se- Wheel Drive, Leather, 118,073 DRIVE, 2-Door, Power Sunroof, WHEEL DRIVE, Remote Keyless curity System, Alloy Wheels, Miles, Power Moonroof, Keyless Navigation, HEATED SEATS, Re- Entry, Security System, Alloy mote Keyless Entry, 36,389 Miles 98,852 Miles Ignition, Heated Rear Seats Wheels, 45,661 Miles

$ 2016 VOLKSWAGEN $ 2015 FORD ESCAPE $ 2018 CHEVROLET $ 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA 199 PASSAT 1.8T S W/PZEV 235 TITANIUM SUV LAW1750 249 MALIBU LT LAW1648 262 FE SPORT 2.4L SUV PER MONTH LAW1637 PER MONTH PER MONTH PER MONTH LAW1720

$14,925 $16,825 $17,825 $18,525 1.8L I-4 Cyl, Automatic, FRONT- 2.0L I-4 Cyl, Automatic, 4X4, 80,439 1.5L I-4 Cyl, Automatic, FRONT- 2.4L I-4 Cyl, Automatic, AWD, WHEEL DRIVE, Emergency Commu- WHEEL DRIVE, Rear Parking Mi., Wireless Phone Connect, Ext. 59,970 Miles, Remote Keyless nication System, Exterior Rear Park- Entry, Security System, Alloy Camera, Wireless Phone Con- Parking Camera Rear, Memory Seat ing Camera, Remote Keyless Entry, nectivity, 17,184 Miles 9 TO CHOOSE FROM 21,647 Miles 3 TO CHOOSE FROM Wheels

$ 2016 KIA SORENTO $ 2008 CHEVROLET $ 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE $ 2015 CHEVROLET 262 LAW1719 269 LAW1731 LIMITED 4X4 317 SILVERADO 1500 LAW1740 PER MONTH 2.4L LX PER MONTH SILVERADO 2500HD 299 PER MONTH PER MONTH LAW1677

$18,525 $18,925 $20,925 $21,925

2.4L I-4 Cyl, Automatic, AWD, Ext Cab, 6.0L V-8 Cyl, Automatic, 3.2L V-6 Cyl, Automatic, 4X4, Dbl Cab, 4.3L V-6 Cyl, Automat- 9,560 Miles, Exterior Parking 4X4, 97,617 Mi, Emergency Com- Navigation System, Leather Up- ic,4X4, 78,769 Miles, Deep Tint- Camera Rear, Remote Keyless munication System, Remote Key- holstery, Emergency Communi- ed Glass, Remote Keyless Entry, Entry, Heated Front Seats less Entry, Trailer Hitch Receiver cation System 42,051 Miles 110-Volt AC Power Outlet

$ 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA 2014 JEEP WRANGLER $ 2016 RAM 1500 REBEL SR DOUBLE CAB LAW1576 $ 2014 FORD F-150 $ UNLIMITED SPORT 4X4 373 LAW1638 PER MONTH 391 LAW1605 435 LAW1633 PER549 MONTH CREW CAB PER MONTH SUPERCREW PER MONTH

$25,525 $26,525 $29,525 $36,725 4.6L V-8 Cyl, Automatic, 4X4, Re- 3.6L V-6 Cyl, Automatic, 4X4, 5.7L V-8 Cyl, Automatic, 4X4, 14,089 mote Keyless Entry, Exterior Parking 5.0L V-8 Cyl, Automatic, 4X4, 51,638 Miles, Navigation System, Emergen- Miles, Remote Keyless Entry, Trailer Convertible Hard Top, Alloy Rear Camera, Heated Door Mirrors, cy Communication System, Power Sway Control, Security System Wheels, 25,129 Miles Moonroof, Exterior Parking Camera 36,773 Miles 3 TO CHOOSE FROM 23 TO CHOOSE FROM 8 TO CHOOSE FROM Rear

^All payments reflect a qualifying rate of 3.99% for 75 months tax, title, reg, doc fee, and inspection are additional. Must qualify for financing terms. Final Payment reflective of credit history. All vehicles come with a CARFAX buy-back guarantee! 10 • The Villager • Friday, November 16, 2018

Door & Window Sale Kubala Home Improvement will donate $10.00 for every WINDOW PAY IT and $25.00 for every DOOR sold - now through the end of November. All money raised will be issued to: St. Joseph Food Pantry 10 H Putnam Rd Ext., Charlton MA FORWARD

ALL STYLES OF WINDOWS

DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS SLIDER WINDOWS

OVER 1,500 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM

BAY WINDOWS BOW WINDOWS TRIPLE ZERO SAVING EXTENDED FOR A LIMITED TIME + +

0DOWN 0PAYMENTS 0INTEREST FOR 12 MONTHS

Join Our Family of SATISFIED Customers!

Valid on Sunrise and Essentials Models. 4 window minimum, excludes labor. Full purchase price must be paid in full within 12 months of installation date. Subject to credit approval of $3500. Offer ends 11/30/18. Call TODAY! 508-784-1112 www.KubalaHome.com Auburn News •Blackstone Valley Tribune Spencer New Leader • Southbridge News Sturbridge Villager •Charlton Villager EXPRESSFriday, November 16, 2018 Webster Times

Ladies’ Ladies’ Night Night Thursday, November 29th~ 5:30pm-7:30pm First 50 people will receive a Free Cormiers Gift Certificate Over $1200 will be given away!

Ladies: Fill out a wish list and enjoy free refreshments * Wine served. Must be 21 years or older ** Store will be closed for set up from 5-5:30pm Free raffles from local businesses & in-store baskets BLACK FRIDAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Wind & Fire Bracelets 35% Off From Nov. 23- Dec.24 Buy 3 Get One FREE Any in-stock Citizen Eco-Drive Watch earn Cormiers Cash towards your next New Purchase* *See store for details

FRI., NOV. 23rd • 10AM-5:30PM & SAT., NOV. 24th • 10AM-4PM Join Us for Follow Up Ladies & Gents Night The stockings are hung. The wish lists are done. Join us at Cormier Jewelers for a sequel evening of fun! Thursday, December 13th • 5:30-7:30pm Exclusive One-Day Free Raffles Refreshments 136 Main Street, Spencer • 508-885-3385 • cormierspencer.com

See Flyer in Todays Paper!

Clearance Sale! FallWe are in the process of selling out some of our current Celebrating 40 Years stock to make room for new models. Because of this, we are offering savings throughout the store! 0% INTEREST - FOR 1 FULL YEAR! Home Heating Oil see store for details 24 Hour Emergency Service Special Savings on HELP WANTED v Bedrooms v Living Rooms Driver, Retail v Recliners CDL,Hazmat required. Experienced, full time & permanent. Health, v Occasional Pieces Dental, Life Insurance, AD&D, Salary, Commission with experience v Entertainment Centers Apply in persion or Email: [email protected] v Sealy Mattresses Some items are one of a kind floor samples.*No orders will be BUDGET PLANS • AUTOMATIC DELIVERIES taken on these items. Floor Sample Clearance items are sold on a first come first serve basis. COMPLETE HEATING SYSTEMS Sundeen Furniture Sales/ Service/ Installation 241 Providence Rd., Whitinsville • 508-234-8777 508.839.4141 • 508.278.6006 FREE DELIVERY & REMOVAL | FREE FINANCIING AVAILABLE www.hellenfuelscorp.com • 287 North Main St. Uxbridge, MA M.T.W. 9:30-6:00; TH., FRI. 9:30-8:00; SAT. 9:30-6:00; SUN 11-5 Family Owned & Operated Since 1978 • SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT www.sundeenfurnitureinc.com he xpress Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, 2 • T E • Friday, November 16, 2018 Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Thanksgiving Host a turkey-free Thanksgiving (And other meal ideas inspired by the first Thanksgiving)

Low in fat, high in pro- times, and this is why tein and an inexpensive these gourds are often source of iron, zinc, potas- included in Thanksgiving sium and B vitamins, meals and decor. The turkey makes a healthy flesh of a pumpkin or addition to a person’s squash can be turned diet. Turkey also tends to into casseroles or used to be the star of the show on make quiche. Thanksgiving and other • A traditional holidays. Even though Thanksgiving meal for turkey can be a delicious the early settlers would addition to any holiday not have included pota- table, some people prefer toes. White potatoes orig- to buck Thanksgiving inated in South America tradition from time to and sweet potatoes in the time and divert focus Caribbean. At the time from the golden gobbler. of the first Thanksgiving, Even though turkey these would not yet have may be synonymous with been introduced, as white Thanksgiving, hosts and potato patches in North hostesses should not shy America were not estab- away from serving some- lished in the region until thing different. In fact, 1719, according to the turkey may not even have potato resource Potato been on the menu for the Goodness. first Thanksgiving. • Because colonists Thanksgiving dates did not have wheat flour back to New England in and butter to make flaky November 1621, when tart crusts, pumpkin newly arrived Pilgrims pie was not on the first and the Wampanoag Thanksgiving menu. In Indians gathered for lieu of pumpkin pie, hosts an autumn harvest cel- can experiment with ebration. It’s reported moist loaf breads or muf- that pilgrims went on fins made with pumpkin. Thanksgiving goose? This may have been a more likely option at the first Thanksgiving than the turkey enjoyed today. a “fowling” mission in The average preparation for the three- Thanksgiving dinner day feast. Although wild table today looks quite turkey was plentiful in Home chefs can take a table, such as a goose or food. Colonists and the • Forests provided different from the one the region, ducks, geese, cue from those first pil- even a chicken. Some Wampanoag probably chestnuts, beechnuts and the Wampanoag Indians passenger pigeons, and grims and choose less people find turkey meat ate eel, lobster, clams, walnuts, so a platter of and Pilgrims gathered swans were commonly traditional offerings this to be too dry, despite all and mussels. Fish can be nuts paired with cheese around centuries ago. consumed. Historians at Thanksgiving. The fol- of the different prepara- dried, smoked and pre- or fruit also can make a Families can stick closer Smithsonian say docu- lowing are some ideas tion methods. Chicken served. welcome addition to the to history and tailor their ments refer to wildfowl that are reminiscent of or goose may be more • Replace wheat-based table. Nuts also can be meals for a touch of some- and venison as foods the first Thanksgiving. well-received and just as recipes with those made ground and used in baked thing different this year. appearing at the first • If the flavor is more versatile. from cornmeal, as maize goods or flavoring for Thanksgiving, but tur- palatable, don’t hesitate • Don’t overlook the was more likely available Thanksgiving desserts. key was not mentioned. to select another bird to possibility of serv- during colonial time than • Pumpkin and squash grace the Thanksgiving ing fish and other sea- wheat. were plentiful in colonial

Between the Farm and Benefit from Your Table: nutritious turkey even after Thanksgiving The Finance Behind Your turkey is only 161 calo- ries and contains just four grams of fat, which is low in saturated fat. Holiday Dinner • B-vitamin benefits: Turkey is an excellent source of B vitamins, including B3, B6 and B12. Having enough B3, also known as niacin, is important for overall health, and higher levels of niacin can improve cholesterol levels and lower a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. B6 is also called pyridox- ine. It’s involved in the process of making certain neurotransmitters, including serotonin and norepinephrine, which transmit signals in the brain. Important for neurological health, B12 helps decrease levels of The prices of agricultural futures depend on a number of external factors—and these prices homocysteine, which can ultimately impact what you pay for your food. contribute to cognitive decline. • Immune system effects: People may not (NAPS) price of his product, and can plan for it. know turkey contains Futures can help prices become more selenium, which is key to When you sit down to a holiday feast stable, which means consumers see rel- healthy thyroid function. Turkey is low in fat and full of protein and other nutrients, this year, you may not be thinking ative consistency when they buy gro- It also helps boost the making it a worthy addition to your diet no matter the time about the global financial markets that ceries. So, when you made your trip immune system by play- of year. helped land the meal on your table. The to the grocery store to prepare your ing a role in the body’s ingredients in your favorite stuffing, antioxidant defense sys- holiday table, the futures industry was If turkey is not nor- it a worthwhile addition the butter in those mashed potatoes tem. Selenium may help already in motion. mally on your lunch or to your diet regardless of and even the gasoline in the car that eliminate free radicals To learn more, check out Futures dinner menu, come the the season. got your relatives to your door, all cost in the body that would Fundamentals at www.futuresfunda- holiday season it’s bound • Protein: Turkey is something. What goes into determining otherwise contribute to mentals. org. Here, you can learn more to show up in abundance. often overshadowed by cancer risk. these prices? about the who, why and what of futures As soon as the weather other meats in refriger- • Relaxation: Many Long before your dinner, each ingre- markets in an accessible and fun way. cools and the crispness ated display cases, but people are aware of tur- dient traveled along a global supply The site is divided into three sections, of late autumn is in the it remains an excellent key’s ability to induce chain that started with producers, con- each featuring the role of futures as air, thoughts turn to source of protein in a low- feelings of relaxation, tinued with processors and ultimately told through stories, interactive info- more hearty meals, and fat package. A typical 3.4- particularly when eaten ended at the supermarket or the gas graphics, videos and quizzes. Activities of course, the fall pièce de to four-ounce serving of in abundance at the station. The prices of commodities like first break down key financial concepts résistance: Thanksgiving skinless turkey breast Thanksgiving dinner food and oil are impacted by this jour- including microeconomics and supply dinner. (about the size of a deck table. Turkey contains ney. and demand. You can learn how famil- Turkey takes cen- of cards) contains around the amino acid trypto- It often starts with the farmer and, iar tasks, like buying a home or car, are ter stage on many 30 grams of protein, pro- phan, which plays a role like all business owners, farmers must affected by futures markets. After those Thanksgiving dinner viding about 65 percent in triggering production turn a profit. Unpredictable events, initial lessons, there is even a trading tables, even though his- of the average person’s of serotonin. Serotonin such as severe weather, swings in glob- simulator, so you can put what you’ve tory suggests it likely recommended daily allot- can induce feelings of al demand and reductions in available learned to use. The site also provides wasn’t served at the first ment of protein. Protein relaxation and sleepi- farmland, can negatively impact that teachers with modules to bring these Thanksgiving. Despite helps the body feel full ness. profit. To mitigate these risks, farmers economics lessons to classrooms, all this historical discrep- and serves many essen- Turkey is lean, full of and others in the supply chain come to online and at no cost. ancy, turkey and all the tial functions in the essential nutrients and the futures marketplace. Here, the price Follow Futures Fundamentals trimmings continue to body. Proteins regulate low in saturated fat, mak- of a commodity like corn can be locked on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and be traditional fare for big the entry of nutrients ing it a worthy addition in with binding contracts known as holiday dinners. through cell walls, help Instagram to stay up to date on new to your diet no matter futures. So even if bad weather hits or Much more than just the body grow and help content as it is added. And enjoy your what time of year it hap- disease hurts livestock populations, a delicious and filling, tur- it to generate antibodies dinner! pens to be. farmer already knows what the selling key boasts many nutri- that fight against illness. tional benefits, making • Low-fat: A serving of Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Friday, November 16, 2018 • The Express • 3 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day Quiz It is once again time to talk turkey, stuffing and all of the trimmings. Thanksgiving is celebrated in both Canada and the United States with similar parades and fan- fare. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the blessings in one’s life and enjoy the company of family and friends during a special meal. Although people celebrate Thanksgiving each and every year, they may not be aware of some of its interesting history. Test your knowledge of gobblers and general triv- ia with this quiz.

1. Despite compet- ing historical claims, the story most people associate with the first American Thanksgiving took place in a colony in this modern-day state? a. Pennsylvania b. New Jersey c. Massachusetts d. Delaware

2. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on which day of the week in Canada? a. Monday b. Tuesday c. Wednesday 4. Which tribe of b. 15 million years ago Thanksgiving an official d. grapes sometimes call the d. Thursday Native Americans taught c. 20 million years ago national holiday in the Thanksgiving holiday Pilgrims how to cultivate d. 25 million years ago United States? 9. The first Canadian in the United States 3. Pilgrims from the land, contributing to a. 1932 Thanksgiving was a wel- by this name to distin- Europe associated with the first Thanksgiving? 6. Three different b. 1939 come-home celebration guish it from their own Thanksgiving are pur- a. Algonquin deboned types of poultry c. 1941 for Sir Martin Frobisher Thanksgiving celebra- ported to have sailed b. Lenape go into this Thanksgiving d. 1946 when he returned to tion. across the Atlantic to c. Shoshone meal alternative? which area of the coun- a. Yanksgiving reach North American d. Wampanoag a. Orange duck 8. Twenty precent of try? b. Amerigiving on which ship? b. Turducken the overall consumption a. Albert c. Turmerica a. Daisy 5. Fossil evidence c. Turkey chowmein of this type of fruit is b. Manitoba d. USthanks b. Mayflower shows that turkeys d. Chixturck done on Thanksgiving. c. British Columbia c. Santa Maria roamed the Americas a. apples d. Newfoundland Answers: 1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d. Roseflower how long ago? 7. In what year b. cranberries d 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. b 9. d 10. a a. 10 million years ago did Congress make c. cherries 10. Canadians How to host an eco-conscious holiday event Many families anticipate holiday Agency says household waste gener- make your holiday celebrations a bit • Reduce food waste. People often gatherings for months. Such gather- ally increases by 25 percent between more eco-friendly. cook extra food for the holidays out of ings bring together friends and family Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day — • Cut down on packaging. When fear of not having enough for guests. members who may not see one anoth- equalling about 1 million extra tons shopping, seek items that are min- But leftovers often end up going to er much throughout the year. of waste. The Worldwatch Institute imally packaged or shop at retail- waste. Use planners to determine how Food tends to be plentiful at holi- states that the same period of time ers that offer package-free products. much food to cook for the number of day gatherings, so it should come as generates three times as much food Packaging accounts for a consider- guests you will be having. Keep por- no surprise that the holiday season waste as other times of the year. able portion of the trash that ends up tion sizes healthy by selecting smaller generates a good deal of waste. In Making the holiday season more in landfills. Shopping at local stores dinner plates and providing foods that addition, energy consumption is high sustainable does not mean families and craft fairs can help you avoid too are hearty and will fill guests quickly, during the holiday season. The United must give up their cherished tradi- much plastic packaging. such as rich proteins and complex car- States Environmental Protection tions. Here are several tips to help • Decorate with efficient products. bohydrates. When the meal is done, Making a home look festive is part of promptly wrap up leftovers so they many families’ holiday celebrations. don’t spoil. Opt for LED holiday lights, which last • Use reusable dishes. Avoid paper longer and use a fraction of the energy and plastic dishes, instead opting for of traditional lights. Use soy or bees- ones that can be used again and again. wax candles and incorporate as many Take out your fine china or a festively natural items, such as fresh evergreen patterned service set to use. Keep the boughs, branches and berries, as you dishwasher empty so that you can can find in your decorations. load it up with dirty dishes and run • Shop smart. Shop at food stores a full load to save even more energy. that stock local products so foods do • Reuse gift wrapping and accesso- not have to travel great distances to ries. Save wrapping paper and other reach your table. Take advantage of decorative paper products to use as local farm stands and other vendors gift wrap at a later date. Keep a con- that pop up in the autumn. Remember tainer full of bows and ribbons that to bring reusable shopping bags with are still in good condition as well. Gift you on any shopping excursions so bags can often be used several times you can reduce your reliance on paper before they begin to exhibit signs of and plastic bags. wear and tear.

Start Planning for your Holidays Early! Stop by Hearthstone Market for all of your Thanksgiving fixings Complete and Single Dinners Available

See our full menu on the Tri-Community Page Inside

Rt. 20, 630 Main St.• Sturbridge, MA 01566 • 508-347-7077 Reusable bags, local foods and recyclable gift wrap are just a few of the many ways to make the holiday season more eco-friendly. Open 7 Days a Week • 11am-7pm – ENTRANCE IN BACK

[email protected] • hearthstonemarketandcatering.com Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, 4 • The Express • Friday, November 16, 2018 Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager

SAVE $100 On Harman Products Higgins Energy Alternatives, bringing you 43 years of top quality brands and service! • Quality Pellets In Stock • Professional Installation & Service Offer ends 11/30/18 43 YEARS

140 Worcester Rd. (Rt. 122), Barre, MA • 800.424.6343 HigginsEnergy.com • Open 6 days, Monday - Saturday Frongillo Farms 60 Ennis Road, North Oxford MA ANNOUNCING OUR

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD Do Not Have Insurance? Southbridge Dental Care, the office of James Balsam and Fraser Fir Christmas Trees Park, D.M.D. is offering the Loyalty Membership Double Faced Balsam Wreaths Plan to patients without insurance. Please call or stop by the office and we will be — Retail and Wholesale — happy to answer your questions. (Previously sold at Teddy Bear Farms, Auburn) Mon. - Thurs. Noon to 5pm • Fri. Noon to 7pm • Sat. & Sun. 10am-7pm 44 Everett Street, Southbridge, MA Bring this ad for purchase and receive 508.764.4600 Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm $5 off a tree and $2 off a wreath Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm