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KONOVER PULLS OUT OF RETAIL COMPLEX, FOR NOW
BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL this time,” Konover Executive Assistant pany announced Lowe’s Home Improvement STAFF WRITER Lauren Samson said Monday.“…[We] definite- Center would be the anchor store for the com- CHARLTON — The firm developing the pro- ly hope to return one day complete our plex. Lowe’s is the only publicly known site posed Route 20 shopping center has brought efforts.” tenant. its plans to a halt. The Planning Board in December approved The complex was approved to be built on “Given the present downturn in the econo- a site plan application from Farmington, land between H. Putnam and Center Depot Ryan Grannan-Doll photo my and the shortage of retailers interested in Conn.-based developer Konover Associates to Roads, the Mass Pike and Route 20. This swath of land on the westbound side of Route building new stores, we have decided to cur- build a 500,000-square-foot facility retail shop- However, the company is now in violation of 20, opposite the new CVS store in Charlton, is tail our efforts to proceed with the project at ping center along Route 20. Last year, the com- Turn To KONOVER, page 11 where a retail shopping complex had been planned. Teen sets sights on election SAYS HE’LL RUN FOR SELECTMAN’S SEAT
BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Shawn Kelley photos STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — He can’t legally drink yet, HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? but he could play the lottery, join the military or drive a vehicle. CHARLTON — Clockwise from above, Bradley Bousquet of Charlton holds it At the young age of 17, Millis Drive resident all together as he limbos his way through tropical paradise day. A sea of ele- Joseph Szafarowicz says he is running for a mentary school children takes a day to fight off wintertime blues with spot on the Charlton Board of Selectman. If he Tropical Paradise Day. Joseph Dumas looks like he can’t believe what he’s does, and if he wins, he would be the youngest seeing as he hoods his eyes like a crocodile would in the wild. elected town official in Charlton. He plans to challenge Republican David Singer for Selectman John R. Bacon’s seat. Bacon, 73, said he is running for another term. With a long road ahead to possibly winning as selectman’s seat, Szafarowicz was clear about his reasons for running. “I’m doing it for the people,” Szafarowicz said in an interview at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School last week, where he is a senior. To be clear,Szafarowicz’s eligibility won’t be an issue. He turns 18 on Sunday, Feb. 22, at which point he plans to register to vote (as a Republican) and pull out nomination papers. He is eligible to withdraw the documents on his birthday, according to Assistant Town Clerk Darlene Tully,and must submit them by Friday, March 13. Candidates for elected town office must also live in the town, which Szafarowicz does, and be registered to vote. Candidates near Szafarowicz’s age are rare, but that is not stopping him from running — his “can do” attitude, love for the political process and helping people is driving him to run for the town’s highest elected office. Family rallies as tragedy strikes Szafarowicz’s reasons for running can be traced back to when he started high school in 2005 and took up many activities. “I decided that I am going to make a name ENEFIT TO BE HELD FOR LOCAL MAN FIGHTING ILLNESS B Turn To SZAFAROWICZ, page 11 BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL (ADEM). He remains an “incom- Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m., at the STAFF WRITER plete” quadriplegic today, still Auburn Elks Club at 754 CHARLTON — A few months suffering from the effects of his Southbridge St. Tickets are $20 ago, Robert Bowes was an auto condition. He is currently at and the event will feature a live financier enjoying his life with Youville Hospital, where he auction, a cash bar and food. his wife and children. Then undergoes rehabilitation. How Robert Bowes became ill tragedy struck. “To see him helpless is very is part mystery, part fact but all The 46-year-old Charlton resi- disheartening,” said Mike fascinating. After that June day dent woke up the morning of Bowes, one of Robert’s seven sib- last year, doctors were unable to June 30 not able to use or feel his lings. identify what left him in his con- legs. An unknown virus left him There is hope, however. dition, according to a flyer from suffering from Acute A fundraiser to raise money the family. He was eventually Disseminated Encephalomyelitis for Bowes’s care will be held Robert Bowes Turn To BENEFIT, page 11 Farmer’s life one of struggles, happiness
BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL farmers face many obstacles in jumping into McCarthy’s workers and caused one of her STAFF WRITER their field and staying in it. McCarthy’s and sheep to trample another. The injured animal CHARLTON — Three years ago Marianne the story of another local farmer are good later died, she said. McCarthy was looking for a farm to buy, but examples. “He could have killed my neighbor,” she soon learned it was easier said than done. Buying her land in August 2005, McCarthy said during a seminar at the Charlton Public “There are just a lot of hurdles,” said has had several problems with protecting her Library last week. McCarthy, who owns Signal Rock Farm, a property. Dogs, she said, frequently wandered Other unwelcome visitors have looted her sheep and milk farm on H. K. Davis Road in onto her property,but that was not the worst of property. In one instance, McCarthy said, Ryan Grannan-Doll photo Charlton. it. Hunters, she said, have crossed onto her teenagers tried to scare the sheep out of their Joseph Szafarowicz plans to run for selectmen this land, and even one time even fired guns near From finding the land, to faring through year. He is only 17, but will turn 18 in time to pull the farm. A bullet almost hit one of Turn To FARMING, 11 weather disasters, to protecting their property, page nomination papers.
RAMS TRIVIA FARM IS A Almanac ...... 2 Calendar ...... 7 QUICK START On Jan. 12, 2005, this Police Logs ...... 5 Real Estate ...B Section BLESSING search stopped, having yield- Opinion ...... 10 Sports ...... 17-18 ENOUGH ed no discoveries. What was INDEX INDEX PAGE 3 Learning...... 14 PAGE 18 being sought? Answer inside. 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, January 30, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com Police warn A ‘gentle giant’ retires CHARLTON ALMANAC THEY SAID IT of break-ins from a life of police work “Everyday you come to work and he is not going to be here. BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL EBERT FETED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE STAFF WRITER H He was just a gentle giant.” BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL — Charlton Police Dispatcher Gail Foley, CHARLTON — Police are warning res- STAFF WRITER idents about a rash of business and on the retired Donald Hebert. home break-ins that started at the begin- CHARLTON — Police Sgt. ning of the year. Donald Hebert was once a OPEN TO CLOSE “Watch your neighbor’s property,”said cop, and will probably always Detective William J. Beaudry. be one at heart. TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 According to Beaudry and Chief “I have not lost my eyes,” he Board of Selectmen (248-2206): James A. Pervier, the string of burgla- said immediately after find- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays ries, for which no suspects have been ing a bag of marijuana on the ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. identified, started the first day of the floor of a local convenience Tuesdays...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. year when someone broke in to a home store last week. Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. near the intersections of routes 20 and Hebert retired from the Town Clerk (248-2249): Monday to Thursday...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 169. In this and the other cases, police Charlton Police Department Fridays...... Closed said TVs, camcorders and other electron- Jan. 2, after a 33-year career as a police officer,all of which First and Third Tuesday...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. ic items were taken. he spent with the Charlton Four more break-ins occurred Police. The Charlton Police Ryan Grannan-Doll photos PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) Tuesday, Jan. 6, Friday, Jan. 16 and the Alliance held a retirement Mondays, Wednesdays...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. latest Wednesday, Jan. 21. Police refused Retired Charlton Police Sgt. Donald Hebert enjoys his new life last party for him Saturday, Jan. Tuesdays, Thursdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. to identify any of the homes only saying week. 24 at the Heritage Country Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed only they were near the intersections of Saturday...... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Club. officers were trained by just him,” he said. routes 20 and 169. “It’s just time,” he said as riding with other officers, Ekman said he sprayed tear POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) Witnesses have told police they spotted he enjoyed a cup of coffee compared to now where mem- gas on the suspect and called Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. a midsized, older, dark colored Ford during an interview last Taurus or Mercury Sable around the bers receive more formal an off-duty officer who lived For emergencies, dial 911 week. “I’m still strong.” training. nearby to bring some rope time of the burglaries. While the crimes The decision comes after occurred during the day, police said “It was not like work for out, which they used to FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) Hebert, a Charlton resident, me,” he said. “I liked the restrain the suspect. The pair Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. nobody was injured. had his hip replaced two Pervier said residents should use light town. I really cared about it.” brought him to the nearby years ago. To be clear, he POST OFFICES timers and get an alarm for protection. Locking up criminals and State Police barracks, since chose to retire, but federal Charlton Center Post Office...... (800) 275-8777 Town bylaws require residents register keeping his community safe Charlton lacked a lockup law, he said, allows him to motivated him as he worked then. Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 their alarms with the police. Homes work as a police officer until with many current or retired “Donnie had the rope over whose walkways are not shoveled and he turns 65. officers and dispatchers. He his shoulder leading him to SCHOOLS where postal mail and newspapers are Hebert’s law enforcement would often work with the barracks,” Ekman said. Dudley-Charlton Regional School District piling up can signal to criminals the career unofficially started Patrolman Mark Lapriore, Lt. “[The] guy literally had to ...... (508) 943-6888 home is vulnerable to a break-in, he said. long before he was first Carl Ekman, Sgt. Philip hop.” Charlton Elementary School The series of burglaries is “probably appointed to the Charlton Stevens Jr., the son of former Hebert is forecasting a ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 not” Beaudry said, connected to two oth- department Nov. 1., 1975 as a chief Philip Stevens Sr. and much slower-paced life for Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 ers at Charlton businesses. part-time patrolman. Dispatcher Gail Foley.Ekman himself. He plans to spend a Charlton Middle School...... (508) 248-1423 Shepherd Hill Regional High School One occurred on Route 169 on Monday, Spending time with his uncle, and Foley remembered lot of time golfing at Heritage ...... (508) 943-6700 Jan. 19, while the other happened on Joe Fitzgibbons, who served Hebert as an affable, friendly Country Club; however, he Route 20 on Monday, Nov. 17. Police as a Connecticut State Police Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical guy, who would not let any- won’t have his late wife, Mary, High School (508) 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 refused to identify the businesses in Officer, first sparked Hebert’s thing stop him from coming to spend time with. She died those cases as well. interest in busting criminals. to work — not even a con- at 57, four years after a bout Both groups of crimes, Beaudry and “He was a pretty special struction injury. with breast cancer. He will, REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Pervier stressed, are not connected to a guy,” Hebert fondly recalled “This is how tough he was,” however, enjoy more time $1, 60 Oxford Road, John R. Cirino to John pair of nighttime Stafford Street home of his uncle. “I just spent a lot Foley said. with his two stepchildren, a break-ins on Thursday, Jan. 3 and of time with him.” R. Cirino and Kathryn Cirino. Hebert was building a stone daughter and son, from his $178,000, 15C Highfield Road, Unit A-3, Wednesday, Jan. 9. Pervier named the Pining for a career as a wall on Masonic Home Road first wife. He also has two Building 3, Peter Mlynarski and Diana suspect in that case as 27-year-old police officer, Hebert passed one day, Foley said, when all grandchildren. on a chance to join the Mlynarski to Joseph Spizzuoco. Michael A. Cruz Jr., but didn’t know of he lost control of the tool “They all keep me busy,”he $100, 17 Hanson Road, Kevin B. Rabbitt and Connecticut agency. With a which charges that will be filed against he was using to break rocks said. Elaine M. Rabbitt to Elaine M. Rabbitt. him. love for his hometown, he suddenly smacked him direct- Ever the outdoorsman, Police are asking people to report any eventually joined the ly in the chest. Hebert plans to get his hands suspicious behavior to them at (508)-248- Charlton Police force kicking “He came to work that day,” dirty a lot clearing brush 2250. off a career full of funny and she said from the dispatch behind his home. DID YOU KNOW? serious moments. He would center chair from which she But he will always be a Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by eventually be promoted to has talked to Hebert over for police officer. phone at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at sergeant in 1994, after service years. “He was just a man of After finding the marijuana The fiscal 2009 for the town of Charlton is [email protected]. as a patrolman and detective. steel.” at the store, Hebert immedi- $9.05. He often worked the 11 p.m. to That brawn as put to the ately called his old agency to 7 a.m. shift. test one day in the 1980s. come pick up the substance. “I was not very scared,” he According to Ekman, he and Officer Mike McGrath later CHURCH LISTINGS said. “I always had somebody Hebert were returning from flushed the substance down • Charlton Federated Church, 248-5550, ON SALE with me who knew what they an incident, driving two sepa- the toilet, since no charges were doing. It just seemed • Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill rate cruisers north on Route could be filed because nobody Road, 248-4488,www.charltonbaptist.org, NOW! natural to me.” 169, when a driver crossed the was holding the pot when Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The nature of the job now double solid lane marker and Hebert found it. • Charlton City United Methodist, 74 Stafford Southbridge is different than it was then. sped by Hebert’s vehicle. The Ever the law enforcer, St., P.O. Box 387, 248-7379, www.gbgm- The Comic Book In Hebert’s first years, police pair stopped the driver’s vehi- Hebert’s easy smile and umc.org, Sunday worship 8 a.m. and 10:30 Vol. 2 would have to call another cle, but this was no routine warm attitude will be sorely a.m. agency to inquire about a sus- traffic stop. The driver struck missed. • St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Ext, 248- $10.00 at the pect’s vehicle license plates Southbridge Evening News Hebert, Ekman said, knock- “Everyday you come to 7862, www.stjosephscharlton.com, Saturday and the department operated ing him down to the ground work and he is not going to be Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 8 a.m., or order on-line @ out of the basement floor of and became combative. here,” Foley said. “He was Sunday Family Mass 10 a.m., Sunday www.marketticartoons.com what is now the Charlton “He was just so big we just a gentle giant.” LifeTEEN Mass 5 p.m., Weekday Mass Public Library. 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Southbridge, MA 01550. stop? www.charltonvillager.com Friday, January 30, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•3 Farm is a real Blessing in disguise HORSES LIFT THE SPIRITS OF YOUNG RIDERS BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL higher level class, depending on whether AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH STAFF WRITER they are ready for it. The results are evident CHARLTON — A 23-acre swath of pictur- in the written words of some of the students The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- esque land tucked into a valley near the themselves. Letters hang in the farm’s tack Charlton-Southbridge border looks like a room. racy in all its news reports. Although numer- normal farm from the outside. “My beautiful spirit lifter [horse] is all I ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate But normal it is not. ever dreamed of. When we are together, we reporting, mistakes can occur. Blessings Farm, located at 50 H. Foote run with the wind,” 12-year-old Jane Ashley Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Road, is an equestrian farm where neglected, Carr wrote in a poem. underprivileged or low-income children Photos and other written memories of the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- come to learn to ride and care for a horse. happy children hang throughout the site. ly manner. “We will take in any kid … who can’t afford “They are all over the place,” Scott said. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 to go to a stable. We’re not about the money,” The journey to get to that emotional point during normal business hours. During non- said the farm’s owner, Jack Scott. “We’re starts the moment a rider mounts the horse, about kids.” as Shepherd Hill Regional High School sen- business hours, leave a message in the edi- Saying the typical cost of taking lessons ior Jocelyn Cormier knows. Cormier, a tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your can be $45-85 per week, which he called “cost Webster resident, started volunteering as an phone call. prohibitive,” Scott decided to purchase the assistant instructor late last year after land five years ago and turn it into a refuge becoming fed up with the high price of con- for his clients. He does not charge a set fee, tinuing her love for riding. It didn’t take but asks for donations to help run the farm. long, she said, to form that special rider- “It gives kids something special,” Scott horse relationship with one of the equines, PUBLIC MEETINGS said. “I’m a Christian. It is something God TJ. Editor’s Note: The meetings listed below put in my heart. I just want to fulfill a “If you know what you are doing, [TJ] she are compiled from Town Hall listings. The dream.” will be perfect for you,” she said. Charlton Villager is not responsible for any Anybody that visits Scott’s farm under- Witnessing that kind of relationship blos- meetings that are subsequently cancelled, goes a 10-week course, taking lessons in som, Scott said, is something special. rescheduled or otherwise changed from the groups of six. The farm also offers a one- “They form a bond,” he said. “The it is like postings below. We encourage readers to week summer camp. magic in front of your eyes. It teaches them Jack Scott, the farm’s owner, tends to one of his call or visit Town Hall to verify meeting When they complete the regular program, love. It teaches them responsibility.” horses last week. dates and times. Scott said, the children are promoted to a The farm, Cormier said, leaves her and other riders with a Monday, Feb. 2 more memorable Besides Scott, a dedicated group of people The Recreation Commission will meet at experience than she is responsible for the farm’s daily existence. 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. usually receives. While it is difficult to attract good instruc- The Cemetery Commission will meet at “It is definitely tors, Scott said there is typically one 4:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. more personable,” assigned to each student on any given day, The Fire Station Building Committee will she said. “It is really and he wants to find more. Others, Scott said, meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. easy going.” have given money or horses to the farm, but While it is little he never worries about the site’s financial Tuesday, Feb. 3 known, the farm has health. The Board of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. at least a few backers, “Trust God, he hasn’t failed us yet,” he in the Town Hall. including Shepherd said. The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at Hill Guidance The farm’s future looks bright. Scott said 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. Counselor Jim once he finds more instructors he would be LaLiberte, who vol- able to accommodate more students. He said Wednesday, Feb. 4 unteers at the farm he is exploring the possibility of forming a The Council on Aging will meet at 9:30 and referred Cormier board of directors that would establish a ded- a.m. in the Town Hall. to it. LaLiberte said icated source of funding for the farm. He The Cable Access Committee will meet at the farm’s religious also wants the farm to open the farm to 4:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. undertones drew him home-schooled students. The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in to work there as well “[You] never know what is going to happen the Town Hall. as the chance to work here,” he said. “The farm is growing all the The Conservation Commission will meet on a farm. time.” at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. “I’d like to see his program really take Thursday, Feb. 5 Ryan Grannan-Doll photos Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by off,” he said. “I think phone at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at The Ad-Hoc Wildlife Committee will meet Farm owner Jack Scott huddles over farm instructions and mementos from rid- it is a good thing.” [email protected]. at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. ers and instructors he has collected over the years. Relay For Life cooks up plans for 12th year EVENT MARKS OFFICIAL KICKOFF
BY GUS STEEVES said. Christmas and that inspired my whole family STAFF WRITER Brogna and co-chair Allie Cleveland then to start our own team,” she said. “… When SOUTHBRIDGE — A few dozen people alternated talking about the four key concepts people are battling cancer, you feel so helpless started gathering the ingredients to fight can- on which Relay is based — celebrate, remem- and this makes you feel like you’re doing cer last week with the kickoff of the 2009 ber, fight back and hope — before lighting can- something.” Greater Southbridge Area Relay For Life at dles in large bags representing them. For her goddaughter Amy Boucher, it will the Knights of Columbus Hall. Regarding the first, Cleveland praised the be the first time she’s ever experienced a “We should make 2009 cancer’s worst year newly diagnosed, survivors young and old and Relay, with its thousands of people and can- and our best,” said Casey Pereira, the local caregivers. For the second, Brogna noted th4 dles, hundreds of tents, music, odd costumes, Relay’s American Cancer Society (ACS) com- Relay is a time to “remember all those gone emotional highs and lows, camaraderie munity executive. She noted she has been a too soon” despite the fact the world seems to among strangers and lots of walking in circles cancer survivor herself for two years and be moving ever faster daily. through the night. later added, “Because of you, people like “We Relay for the hope that we will fight “It hits close to home for me,” she said, not- myself are here today, because of all you’ve back in some way every day, and that we will ing she has no idea what to expect but wel- accomplished.” make a 25th hour in our day to take action,” comes the chance to meet new people. Dubbed “Cooking for a Cure,” the 12th Cleveland said of the third concept. “It may be Davis noted she coined the name because annual event hopes to exceed last year’s net by exercising, eating better, asking a loved one “we want to fell like we’re really aggressive in income of $210,642, which made Southbridge to get a test like a mammogram or by … doing something really good.” the 23rd largest Relay of the 218 in New ensure[ing] the right cancer legislation is After getting a joke gift of a plunger, com- England, according to former co-chair Ray passed.” mittee member Deb Bell said she plans to Fournier. The event, which runs overnight at Brogna concluded with “hope” by saying, focus educational efforts on nutrition and fit- McMahon Field June 19-20, is aimed at raising “We see the lives that are being saved and we ness by having about a dozen teams hide scav- funds for ACS research, education, advocacy join together in saying there is no finish line enger hunt items. Last year, she coordinated Gus Steeves photo and patient services. until a cure is found for all.” the effort to promote the Cancer Research “If you were involved in any way [last year], As of yesterday, 15 teams with 36 members Network by having several dozen teams hide Coordinating things this year are, from left, co- you have a share of that,” Fournier said. had already registered at the Relay’s web site the CRN’s phone number somewhere in their chairs Allie Cleveland and Jackie Brogna and ACS Before anyone got into such details, howev- (www.relayforlife.org/GtrSouthbridgeAreaM booths. representative Casey Pereira. er, there were plenty of snacks and a little fool- A), amassing more than $4,000 so far, Lynn “If people followed the rules their doctors ery to dispense with. The group kicked this off Zollin said. tell them about eating right, getting exercise Free Estimates by having attendees draw pigs at each table, One of those teams is a newcomer — “The and getting screenings on time, 73 percent of 508-347-2305 after which co-chair Jackie Brogna told every- Eliminators.” It was founded by Maureen cancers wouldn’t exist,” Bell said. one what their drawing styles said about their Davis of Oxford, who had been in “Walkers for She noted 82 cents of every Relay dollar goes Closets personality based on a study from Perdue a Wish” for the previous three years. to the ACS. Last year, Relays nationwide Home Offices University. “We lost a very dear aunt just before raised $407 million, she said. Garages Then things got seri- ous, with Brogna UHLLAW, PC invoking Gordy Klatt, 5 State Street, Worcester, MA a man who walked a similar nighttime Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Protection event 25 years ago Low Fees & Payment Plans Available when Relay started. “His vision was of a world free from the WIPE OUT YOUR DEBT pain and suffering of Call Christopher M. Uhl today! cancer — a world where no one would We are a debt relief agency We help people file bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code again hear the words ANKRUPTCY ‘You have cancer,’” she
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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL gap is forcing Patrick to make nor is fully funding our schools,” Frost said. “I the state could do the tax raise as a local STAFF WRITER the cuts, after he cut $1.4 bil- wouldn’t take this as a guarantee [that schools option, which she said would towns to volun- State and town officials are lion from the books last year. would not see budget reductions].” Patrick tarily opt-in to the increase. breathing a small sigh of relief “We have tough choices also proposed several measures to ease the State Sen. Michael O. Moore, D-Uxbridge this week after learning the among miserable options,” he state’s fiscal crisis, including a one-cent said he wanted more details about the propos- state will not be cutting local said. “I think you all know how increase in the state’s meals and hotel tax, al before commenting on it, while Alicea said aid to area schools. strongly I feel about the long- which would go directly to boosting local aid. he still needs to talk to his town officials about “I am relieved,” said term importance of high qual- Patrick said that would generate $150 million it. Spencer-East Brookfield ity education.” in new revenue. Lawmakers were mostly Patrick also proposed requiring owns to School District State Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D- undecided on their feelings about that idea, either join the state’s health insurance fund or Superintendent Ralph Hicks. Charlton, was pleased with the including state Rep. Paul Kujawski, D-Webster. find an alternative that is of equal value. His “It is as good as it gets given news, but urged caution. “I don’t think it would provide substantial proposed legislation would also require towns the environment we are in.” “We’re certainly not looking revenue,” Kujawski said, noting his district move retirees to the Medicare program. Last, State and local officers are, at increasing that funding, has few restaurants. he wants towns to regionalize more of its serv- however, still nervous about because the money is not Frost was definite in his opposition the pro- ices. future budget cuts. there,” he said. posal saying it would only hurt restaurants’ While officials are still struggling with the In a speech to local officials Alicea’s Republican col- business during a time when they are garner- current fiscal crisis, they are already forecast- last week, Gov. Deval Patrick Gov. Deval Patrick league, state Rep. Paul Frost, ing fewer customers. He added he was “suspi- ing a dismal budget year, which Frost said announced he would not ax said Patrick “passed the buck” cious” the revenue would be given back to could spark bitter battles between any com- any of the state’s aid to local in his actions because any communities. munity’s service agencies over funding. districts. He did, however, reveal he would be future cuts to general local aid to communities “I don’t support the state raising the meal “It is going to create a rift,” he said. cutting local aid by $128 million this year, and would force those towns to reduce their contri- tax by one percent just to put it back in the cof- Gobi said the forecast is “very grim” and is projecting a $375-million cut in the next fis- butions to their respective school systems. fers,” Frost said. “I would rather do casinos “2010 is expected to be even worse.” cal year’s budget. The state’s $1-billion budget “It doesn’t necessarily mean that the gover- first. We have to stop some of the frivolous spending … before we ask our citizens to pay Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone more taxes.” at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- State Rep. Ann Gobi, D-Spencer, said the bridgepress.com. NEWS BRIEFS idea would do little to help her towns, but said
Finally, we will file a second Municipal Convention, which will be held in conjunction Editor’s Note: Gov. Deval Patrick gave this Partnership Act to help cities and towns help them- Real estate/property with the main convention. A rule change this speech Friday, Jan. 23 at the Massachusetts selves by saving money. year allows Democratic voters not present at Municipal Association conference in Boston. The Starting with health insurance, our legislation taxes due Feb. 2 the caucus to be elected as delegates with a Charlton Villager is publishing it, in full, for those will set a minimum standard that all cities and two-thirds majority. who have not had the opportunity to hear the gover- towns will have to meet. Recognizing that no one If you are interested in becoming a delegate, nor speak. size fits all, municipal managers and municipal CHARLTON — Town Collector Lucia A. unions will be required to sit down together and Blanchette reminds taxpayers that real estate or would like to nominate a student delegate, “Good morning. Thank you for inviting me — devise a health care plan at least as economical as and personal property taxes are due Monday, please e-mail your nominations to though I wish, like you do, that these were better the GIC. That doesn't mean you have to join the Feb. 2. [email protected]. times. GIC; if you can do better in a joint purchasing Office hours for the Town Collector are The 2009 Convention will be held June 5-6 in Everyone here understands that the national group or MIIA, so be it. To assist you in achieving Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:30 Springfield at the MassMutual Center. The economy is in deep recession, the most serious in these savings, we will lower the requirement for keynote speaker is David Plouffe, who man- generations. Just yesterday Microsoft announced union approval of entry into GIC or an equivalent a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 7 5,000 layoffs from its global organization over the group to 50 percent. If municipalities and their p.m.; and Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. aged the Obama presidential campaign. next 18 months, showing that even mighty con- unions cannot meet or exceed the GIC standard A drop-box is located in front of Town Hall — Submitted by Robert J. Hartwig, chair, glomerates are reeling from the downturn. within a reasonable period of time, our legislation for taxpayers making payment after hours. Charlton Democratic Town Committee In Massachusetts, unemployment climbed to 6.9 will reduce future local aid payments proportion- Taxpayers may also make payments online at percent last month. Thousands have seen their ately. www.townofcharlton.net. Payments received savings or home equity snatched away by turmoil The point is blunt, but necessary: We must all after Feb. 2, will be subject to interest at a rate in the markets. Banks have money but won't lend get on with the business of finding savings. And PTO still collecting box it. Businesses and nonprofits are laying off or our intent is to give you the tools to do so. of 14 percent per annum. Payments are con- won't hire because they can't see a clear path to We will also require each community to move all sidered made when received by the Collector. tops for schools tomorrow. of your retirees to Medicare coverage and give you For questions on billing, call the Collector’s As a result, state revenues are falling and wreak- the option of extending your pension schedules Office at (508) 248-2239. Contact the Assessors CHARLTON — Easy indoor activities to do ing havoc with the state budget. We have tough within fiscally responsible parameters. Office for questions on assessments at (508) during the chilly months: clip Box Tops, but choices among miserable options. My job is to Lastly, we will propose a series of initiatives to 248-2233. hurry. The final submission for this school make those choices and I have. encourage and facilitate regionalization of munic- year is Feb. 28. In October, as you know, we identified and closed ipal services and other reforms around procure- a $1.4-billion budget gap. Because of further eco- ment and contract advertising that will save you Also, sort out those books you no longer nomic deterioration since then, we have to squeeze time and money without jeopardizing transparen- Democratic Committee need and drop them off at the GotBooks bin, another $1 billion from the state budget by the end cy or quality. located at Charlton Elementary School. (The of this month. Though that October round of Taken together, these and other measures in our will hold annual caucus bin filled up fast and has been replaced with spending cuts was deep, we were able to avoid any bill can save cities and towns hundreds of millions an empty one. Thank you so much for making cuts to local aid. We committed to cut local aid only of dollars over time and take significant pressure CHARLTON — The Charlton Town this fundraiser so successful!) as a last resort. Unfortunately,we have reached the off of property taxes now and in the future. last resort. So, I want to tell you directly our plans We did not come up with these ideas in a vacu- Democratic Committee will hold its annual To keep up on all the PTO activities and gos- regarding Chapter 70 and other local aid in the um. Lt. Gov.Timothy Murray,who brings a special caucus Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. in the sip (not really,just trying to get your attention) remaining fiscal year and next, as well as some pro- sensitivity and understanding to municipal needs, Charlton Senior Center. join us for the next PTO meeting to be held at posals we have for new revenues and other tools to has conducted a broad listening tour and reported The caucus will elect five delegates and the Charlton Middle School on Feb. 9. help manage through. your concerns back to me and the cabinet. The three alternates to the 2009 State Democratic Prefer online communications? Check out First, I think you all know how strongly I feel ideas in this bill are yours, not mine. I support Convention. Delegate and alternate positions our website at about the long-term importance of high quality them and will press for them because they are rea- http://www.dc-regional.k12. ma.us/ CPTO/ education. For that reason, we funded Chapter 70 sonable, appropriate and right for both today and must be equally apportioned between males at a record high level in the current fiscal year. We the long run. and females, with the odd numbered positions CPTO_index.html or drop us an email with have not cut funding for public schools and we will But when I file this bill next week, don't sit going to a voter of either sex. Charlton may any questions or suggestions. not for the balance of fiscal year 2009. In the budg- around and wait to see what happens. Get on the also send a student delegate to the Youth et I submit next week for fiscal year 2010, we will phone yourselves. Write and visit your legislators propose to sustain that level of funding again in and key committee chairs yourselves. Tell them ™ Abigail’s Jewel Box 2010. In other words, while we will not be able to how important these measures are to your commu- Donations sought for increase it, we will hold it steady. nity,and call for immediate action. You can't afford WE’RE HERE TO HELP I will continue to work closely with the Obama to sit by and hope someone else puts the fire out — Always Worth the Trip! scholarship fund administration and the Congress on the federal each and every one of you must grab a hose and Top Dollar Paid for Your Unwanted Valuables stimulus package, particularly on education fund- help. Donations may be made to the "Cheryl ing to help us bridge to better times. If the package Each one of these actions is part of our ! Diamonds (1/2 carat and up) ! Platinum ! Marier Scholarship Fund." The fund will ben- ultimately provides what we are hoping and work- Emergency Recovery Plan. This plan will provide ! Gold ! Gold Watches ! 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Because behind every one of those additional assistance and lottery combined). We budget line items is somebody's best chance or only The Oliver Wight Tavern WELL DRILLING... project a reduction of $375 million off of original chance. For their sakes we don't have a moment to fiscal 2009 levels in fiscal year 2010. waste. at Old Sturbridge Village… THAT’S A DEEP Although I appreciate how difficult this will be Meanwhile, we continue to have an ambitious for you and for your communities, I ask you to keep agenda for 2009. Just as the times require greater Join us for our Winter Escape this in some context: these fiscal 2009 cuts repre- restraint in the operating budget, they demand SUBJECT. sent 2.3 percent of the total budget for local aid and more vigorous reform. In that spirit, we have pro- Prime Rib Dinner Room only about 10 percent of the spending reductions I posed changes to the ethics and lobbying laws to From Jan. 23rd thru Feb. 20th have had to make this year, on a budget of which restore the people's faith in the integrity of state DON’T GET IN more than 20 percent is local aid. government. 5:00pm - 8:00pm Third, I will also file a bill next week to provide We will radically simplify our transportation some alternative revenues to help offset the impact bureaucracy, untangling the current cluster of Featuring: OVER YOUR of these cuts. These proposals will be along the knots and setting us on a course to a more efficient Tableside magic by “Bob Olsen” lines of the revenue provisions in the Municipal and effective transportation system. Partnership Act we filed last session. Specifically, We will tighten the pension rules so that abuses Costumed Staff we will propose to eliminate the property tax are eliminated and special benefits for a select few exemption for telephone poles and telecom switch- are removed. HEAD. ing stations, and to allow cities and towns, at your And we will work to pass a meaningful anti- Homemade Soup served from the Hearth option, to levy an additional penny on meals and crime package that will focus less on old rhetoric Menu Prime Rib, Vegetable & Potato FIND AN EXPERT ON OUR hotel stays. and more on preventing crime. Cranberry Apple Pie a la mode In addition, I will ask the Legislature for a one- On Tuesday on the Mall in Washington there $18.95 EASY-TO-USE penny statewide increase in the meals and hotels was an extraordinary spirit of optimism and com- (Vegetarian option available) tax, to be redistributed according to the lottery for- mon cause. Our new president called on the mem- ONLINE DIRECTORY. mula to all cities and towns. If adopted, that one bers of government and the public alike to come *Reservations required penny would generate roughly $150 million, most together to reach for higher ground. In that same All local. of which would be used to offset the cuts in local spirit, I want to work with you on these and other 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road • 508-347-0303 All the time. aid. A small portion would be reserved to better initiatives in 2009 and beyond. Now is not the time www.osv.org TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com market our tourist trade, to assure that we are to lose our will or our way.I know together we can growing the industry that largely generates this seize this moment to make our communities tax revenue. stronger.You can count on my support for that. You If enacted promptly, this statewide penny could should know that I am counting on yours. reduce the local aid cuts anticipated in this fiscal Thank You.” STURBRIDGE RETIREMENT CO-OP year and next by nearly half. 1 KELLY ROAD ~ STURBRIDGE ~ 55+ PARK
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Among the honored guests were Jack and Debra Booth of Sturbridge, bereaved par- The arrests and offenses listed herein were ents of the late 1st Lt. Joshua Loren Booth, listed in each town's police department logs. TUESDAY, JAN. 20 United States Marine Corps, Echo Company, Those charged are innocent until proven guilty CHARLTON — 11:07 p.m. — Disabled motor 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd in a court of law. vehicle on Brookfield Road. Vehicle towed. Marine Division. This newspaper will publish dispensations of CHARLTON — 7:59 p.m. — Fire on Lt. Booth was killed in action by a sniper, cases at the request of the accused, with proper Brookfield Road. Party spoken to. in Hadithah, Iraq, on Oct. 17, 2006. He had documentation. CHARLTON — 3:59 p.m. — Auto fire on only been deployed that September. Dresser Hill Road. Extinguished. Booth is survived by his parents, a sister Melissa, his widow Erica, children Tristan MONDAY, JAN. 26 and Grace, and two nieces and nephews. “He had a great career ahead of him,” CHARLTON — 11:04 a.m. — Burglar alarm ARRESTS/CHARGES Booth’s mother Debra said of her son, a on Partridge Hill Road. Investigated. Citadel graduate, on Friday, having Courtesy photo CHARLTON — 10:27 a.m. — Burglar alarm MONDAY, JAN. 26 returned home from the gold-star reception Marine 1st Lt. Joshua Booth was killed by sniper on Carroll Hill Road. Investigated. just the day before. fire while deployed in Iraq in October 2006. CHARLTON — 10:50 a.m. — Police Officer “Josh’s Commander in Chief, as one of his Keith R. Cloutier arrested 51-year-old last acts, wanted to meet with us and tell us Massachusetts and the entire nation. SUNDAY, JAN. 25 Worcester resident Richard Collette on an out- how proud he was of the sacrifice that all standing fugitive from justice warrant. Police “The Marines have their arms wrapped CHARLTON — 8:46 p.m. — Burglary on our sons and daughters made,” Booth said, around our family,” she said. “We are kept stopped the vehicle he was driving on touched by the intimacy of the event, as Worcester Road (Route 20). Report taken. Partridge Hill Road. in their thoughts and prayers, and that’s not CHARLTON — 5:17 p.m. — Annoying phone each family had the opportunity to meet pri- just an empty statement, they really do calls on Osgood Road. Report taken. vately with Bush. that.” CHARLTON — 1:48 p.m. — Animal nui- SUNDAY, JAN. 25 “[Bush] considered this a very important Admittedly not the most political person, sance on Bond Road. Removed hazard. thing to do, and something that he chose to Booth said she does watch world events with CHARLTON — 8:26 a.m. — Road conditions CHARLTON — 12:31 p.m. — Police Officer do in his last week there, that says a lot,” she a particular keenness now. on Route 10. Given to highway department. Keith R. Cloutier charged 19-year-old Auburn continued. “These people raise their hand to serve, resident Michaela L. Santoro with driving an Taken by surprise, Booth said the invita- knowing they may not come back. But they uninsured motor vehicle and driving with a tion to the White House, which she received do because they want the battles to not be on SATURDAY, JAN. 24 suspended registration. Police stopped her only a week before the event, came in our streets. I watch the pieces being moved vehicle on Route 20. response to a letter Jack’s brother had writ- around in the world arena with that in CHARLTON — 7:09 p.m. — Annoying phone CHARLTON — 12:14 p.m. — Police Officer calls on Casey Road. Party spoken to. ten to the president. mind,” Booth said, keeping a maternal eye Gregory Lewandowski charged 39-year-old Part of the invitation, she said, indicated on the armed forces. CHARLTON — 4:46 p.m. — Burglary on L. Amy C. Champeau, of 54 Worcester Road Stevens Road. Investigated. that families were welcome to bring a “I don’t even pretend to be someone who is (Route 20), with driving without a license. memento of their fallen soldier. With the very political, I’m just a mom,” she said. CHARLTON — 12:42 p.m. — Motor vehicle Police stopped him on Route 131. accident on Route 131. help of New England Graphics, the Booths “I am listening from a mother’s point of CHARLTON — 12:31 p.m. — Motor vehicle presented Bush with a memorial presenta- view, how [events are] going to impact the accident on Dresser Hill Road. Assisted citi- FRIDAY, JAN. 23 tion of their son, featuring a photo of him in military over there, because they are all zen. his Citadel uniform, as well as a photo of somebody’s children,” she continued. CHARLTON — 12:25 p.m. — Larceny, for- CHARLTON — 5:17 p.m. — Police officers him in front of the Korean War memorial. Despite the loss her family has endured, gery, fraud on Masonic Home Road. Reporter William J. Bedard and Linda M. Watson The presentation also featured Joshua’s Booth is optimistic that the Iraq conflict will taken. arrested 32-year-old Worcester resident dog tags, Citadel pins, and a challenge coin eventually be resolved. CHARLTON — 1:12 a.m. — Suspicious activ- Miguel A. Alvarenga. He is charged with driv- designed specifically in his memory. “I obviously don’t want anyone else to die, ity on Cemetery Rod. Vehicle towed. ing under the influence of alcohol, a marked At the bottom of the presentation, which but I want to make sure we end this in such lanes violation, a lights violation, driving with will now be a permanent fixture in Bush’s a way that our military personnel leaves an open container of alcohol. Police stopped Presidential Library,reads a passage from a with a sense of accomplishment and suc- FRIDAY, JAN. 23 his vehicle on Stafford Street. letter sent to the town of Sturbridge from cess,” Booth said, adding, “I’m anxious for Joshua’s commanding officer, Capt. Matt the military to feel, however we do this, that CHARLTON — 2:31 p.m. — Assault at Bay Tracy: “Josh was a great American, and one it was done right.” Path Regional Vocational High School. THURSDAY, JAN. 22 I think, we are producing in short supply. Investigated. His ideas of self sacrifice lead to his prema- News staff writer Christopher Tanguay CHARLTON — 8:58 a.m. — Disabled motor CHARLTON — 11:52 p.m. — Police Sgt. ture death, but it was how he lived his life — may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail vehicle on Brookfield Road. Vehicle towed. Daniel P. Dowd charged 30-year-old for others. Josh ensured that everyone at [email protected]. CHARLTON — 8:26 a.m. — Animal nui- Southbridge resident Mikah J. Tourtellotte with driving with a revoked registration. around him had more than he did. His food, sance on Henry Richards Circle. Party spoken his time, his sleep, his equipment he freely to. gave away to make sure his Marines and the CHARLTON — 7:44 a.m. — Noise complaint WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 Iraqi people were taken care of …” on Southbridge Road (Route 169). Investigated. Prior to meeting Bush, Booth recalled CHARLTON — 7:34 a.m. — Animal nui- CHARLTON — 1:00 p.m. — Police Officer mingling with governmental dignitaries, sance on Henry Richards Circle. Party spoken Keith Cloutier charged 42-year-old Rebecca S. such as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, to. Curboy,of 131 Muggett Hill Road, with driving and the families of other soldiers killed in CHARLTON — 5:53 a.m. — Suspicious with a suspended registration and driving an action. motor vehicle on Old Worcester Road. uninsured motor vehicle. “It was a great opportunity to meet with Investigated. the other families and hear their stories,” TUESDAY, JAN. 20 Booth said. “We all had a common bond, a WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 common pain, but we were all joined in this CHARLTON — 2:44 p.m. — Officers Keith tremendous sense of pride we feel for our CHARLTON — 11:07 p.m. — Animal hit on Cloutier and Gregory Lewandowski charged children.” Stafford Street. Could not locate. 58-year-old Southbridge resident Cristobal M. Upon meeting the president, to whom she CHARLTON — 5:00 p.m. — Burglar on Old Colon with driving under the influence of and her husband were formally introduced Worcester Road. Investigated. alcohol (second offense), and driving with a in the East Room, Booth said the meeting CHARLTON — 4:02 p.m. — Disabled motor suspended license. with Bush was emotionally fulfilling. vehicle on Oxford Road. Services rendered, “What I wanted him to know was how proud Josh was to serve,” Booth said, explaining that her son was of the firm belief that fighting abroad prevented such fighting from being necessary at home. Bush’s response, she said, was comfort- ing. “He believes very strongly that our chil- dren did not die in vain, and that the war on terror is an important one,” she said. Booth said they also discussed the incred- ible, sincere support her family has received since Joshua’s death, not only from their Courtesy photo hometown of Sturbridge — which dedicated Marine 1st Lt. Joshua Booth was memorialized in a Holland Road bridge to Josh in 2007, off of this framed collage presented to President Bush by which he used to go fishing as a young boy Booth’s family. It will hang in the president’s library — but from the Commonwealth of when the facility is constructed. 6 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, January 30, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com AROUND THE REGION Food Network goes back in time EPISODE TAPED AT OSV BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY chicken, to churning butter, favorites. of it, the dasher broke … STAFF WRITER to splitting wood to fire a “It started after I met Ryan there was cream flying every- When planning tonight’s hearth. in my present-day clothes and where,” she added. “He made dinner, chances are you won’t The episode will air on the I was given my outfit and my it into a very comic scene.” have to head to the barn to Food Network Monday, Feb. 2 top hat, and that immediately “What I loved about this milk the cows first. at 8:30 p.m. changed everything,” he said, particular show was the ele- Adam Gertler, host of Food “It was a great experience,” describing the feeling of pro- ment of theatrics, which was Network’s, “Will Work for Beckman said. “I had never priety that befell him when he naturally a part of it,” Gertler Food,” was recently trans- done a full day’s shoot first adorned his authentic said. ported through time, learning before,” she added, saying attire. A lifelong student of the how to prepare an authentic that her only appearances on Gertler enjoyed his garb so theater, Gertler said that 1830s style dinner with the television have been snippets much, that according to Ann another aspect of the shoot at help of one knowledgeable for local TV. Lindblad of OSV, he was OSV that was unique to this interpreter at Old Sturbridge “He did a great job,” she given his tall hat as a memen- episode, was the interaction Village (OSV). said of Gertler. “I would give to of his visit to the Village. with Village guests. Ryan Beckman, assistant him an A-plus.” The first job Gertler was “We were doing this while coordinator of historic food- Gertler, whose sense of tasked with, was milking the the public was coming in,” ways at OSV, acted as humor anchored the program cows, a skill for which he had Beckman said. Gertler’s liaison to the past, in the face of some difficult little experience. “I love when there’s more giving him lessons on every- tasks, said filming this partic- “I was fairly successful at people to sort of play off and thing from how to pluck a ular episode was one of his the milking process,” he said. talk to,” Gertler said about “I had milked a goat before interacting with passersby. but using a machine, this was “Sometimes it’s kind of tough all hand squeezing.” when you’re trying to get one Reflecting on that particu- person’s feedback all the lar aspect of the day, Gertler time.” Courtesy photos/OSV added, “That was really awe- Beckman said that besides some, I almost got trampled the thrill of being featured on Adam Gertler stirs the embers as he prepares a brick oven for baking pies during his culinary adventure at OSV last fall. The episode of ‘Will by one of the cows.” the show,she also got to host a Work for Food’ airs on the Food Network at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Once the milking was com- Food Network executive pro- plete, the next step in ducer who wanted to see what up for me, and it traveled me really left an impression on Gertler’s dairy duties became all the OSV buzz was about. back to the future.” me,” he said. “It was a very even more comical. “That was an honor, to have As Gertler moves on to hard job, and I look forward to “We also got to separate the her there as well,” Beckman other culinary adventures coming back, if not as a par- cream from the skim milk said. such as living the life of a ticipant, than just as a visi- and got to attempt making At the conclusion of the competitive eater, or working tor.” butter,” he said. “A feat that I filming day,Gertler got to ride as a wine cave digger, he said Beckman, who has not seen was not wholly successful at.” in the Village’s replica stage- he will look back on his expe- the edited version of her day “I had him churn a huge coach. rience at the village fondly. with the Food Network star, churn full of cream,” “That was really,really spe- Food Network host Adam Gertler tries his had at churning butter under “I can’t say enough about said, “I’m eager to see it. I’m Beckman said. “In the midst cial,” he said. “They pulled it the supervision of OSV interpreter Ryan Beckman as the cameras roll. Old Sturbridge Village, it sure it will be great.” Domestic assault cases common in Dudley court BY GUS STEEVES it can be difficult coming from an influential planned surgeries. “Granted he has a bad record … [but] the fight- STAFF WRITER family,but otherwise declined to comment out- To complicate things, Letendre said both of ing was mutual.” At Dudley District Court, a day without side the courtroom. them are parents of two children, ages 11 and Reading from his file, Farese noted that domestic violence cases is a slow day indeed. Inside, Lazo alternated between being cuffed 14, in the home, but Lazo has legal custody another restraining order violation defendant, Last Monday, Jan. 19 was no exception. and free during the day, even after Judge Neil because of a probate court ruling. Both she and Michael McCumber of Southbridge, had at Already extra-busy because of the long week- Snider entered a not guilty plea for him. Lazo said they’re disabled and live off Social least one previous assault case on his record end, the court saw at least six such cases — According to Assistant District Attorney Security, with Lazo noting his brother would before being arrested last weekend. This time, either arraignments for those arrested or peo- Krista Farese, Southbridge Police and an care for the children if he were in custody. he is accused of making repeated calls to an ple seeking restraining orders. Often both. ambulance were called to his residence, 28 Ultimately,after Letendre left the court, Lazo estranged girlfriend, even while she was at the One of them was the arraignment of James Vista Lane, about 8 p.m. Sunday to investigate a sought a counter-restraining order against her, police station reporting them. She had gotten Lazo of Southbridge. Lazo noted afterward that “domestic with injury.” They allegedly but will have to wait until his next hearing the restraining order after McCumber alleged- observed purpling bruises on his girlfriend’s March 3 to argue his case. ly punched her and trashed her apartment, face, who was crying and claimed she’d had “an That’s far from unusual — a couple of other Farese said. argument [with Lazo] because he was drunk” cases Monday involved existing or requested Although McCumber is not charged with LEGALS and he hit her. Police claimed they saw blood mutual restraining orders. According to the stalking, some cases similar to his end up that and noted the smell of alcohol coming from state Office of the Victim’s Advocate web site, way if they go on long enough. January is Lazo, so they arrested him. more than 25,000 people get restraining orders National Stalking Awareness Month, but so far NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR In the courtroom, the girlfriend, Janine annually and “approximately 80 percent of all police logs in Southbridge have not reported PROPOSALS AND INVITATION FOR Letendre, testified that she wanted the judge to victims coming to court seeking protective any arrests for stalking. BIDS (“RFP/IFB”) set bail and sought a restraining order, claim- orders have had no prior contact with a com- According to the Jane Doe site, stalking is SERVICE AREAS, ing she had received a broken cheekbone that munity based domestic violence program.” “any unwanted contact that communicates a would need surgery.Snider declined the former Although many violence cases involve inti- threat or places the victim in fear. This commu- MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE but granted the latter, ordering Lazo to stay mate partners and years of data indicate the nication could involve repeated visual or phys- Lee, Blandford, Ludlow, Charlton, away from the Vista Lane residence until she victims are usually female with male abusers ical contact, verbal, written or implied threats, Westborough, Framingham, and Natick has a chance to move out. He released Lazo on (roughly 85 percent), domestic violence can nonconsensual communication, or a combina- Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 81A, the $5,000 personal recognizance and ordered him exist in any kind of relationship — friends, sib- tion of these measures.” Massachusetts Turnpike Authority to report to probation daily for drug and alco- lings, parent-child, etc. — and regardless of The newly released Department of Justice (“MassPike”) is seeking proposals or bids hol testing except when in the hospital for sexual orientation. The cases often involve sub- stalking report notes nearly 75 percent of vic- for the ground lease or sale of the eleven stance abuse and/or mental illnesses, but, tims know their stalker, about a quarter report- existing Service Areas along the “Violence is a specific learned and chosen ed some form of cyber-harassment. Cases were Massachusetts Turnpike (the “Service response to stress, whether real or imagined,” about equally likely to be reported to the police Areas”), subject to existing leases. noted the Web site of Jane Doe, Inc., an advoca- if the victim was male or female, but only 20 fine wood furnishings cy network. “Certainly, high general levels of percent of victims ever pressed charges. domestic violence can be related to social prob- Stalking rates are somewhat higher among As provided in the RFP/IFB and subject to lems such as unemployment, however, other younger people and those with divorces or sep- the reservations and conditions therein, reactions to such situations are equally possi- arations, but the difference between ethnic MassPike will select a ground lessee for From Contemporary to ble. Some people take out their frustrations on groups is minimal except where the victim is the Service Areas from among the pro- themselves with drugs or alcohol, some take it multi-ethnic. Typically, male victims report posals submitted; in the alternative, the New England Colonial out on others with verbal or physical abuse.” male and female stalkers about equally, but sale of the Service Areas shall be award- The finest in custom cabinetry and furniture “Furthermore,” it adds later, “researchers two-thirds of female victims report their stalk- ed to the bidder who is the highest respon- have found that domestic violence often occurs ers are male. sible bidder. Proposals to ground lease for kitchens, baths, and entertainment in cycles, and every episode is preceded by a “Women were at [about three times] greater the Service Areas are due by 12:00 noon predictable, repeated pattern of behavior and risk than men for stalking victimization; how- decisions made by the batterer.” ever, women and men were equally likely to (local time) on March 25, 2009 at Paul J. Girouard Cabinetmaker Some cases in Dudley Tuesday might repre- experience harassment,” it states. MassPike’s offices (Ten Park Plaza, Suite Open Monday through Friday 7:30 - 4:00 sent such a “repeated pattern.” In one case, While nearly half of all stalking situations 4160, Boston, MA 02116). Sealed bids to Saturday 8:30 -11:00 Judge Snider noted the defendant, Jamie last six months or less, about 10 percent report- purchase the Service Areas are due by 4 Old Stagecoach Road. Sturbridge, MA LePage of Webster, had five prior convictions ed being stalked for five or more years. In total, 12:00 noon (local time) on March 25, 2009 508.347.3645 • www.finelineswood.com for assault, one with a dangerous weapon, and about 5.9 million U.S. residents were stalked or at MassPike’s offices (Ten Park Plaza, had been sentenced to more than four years in harassed during the course of a year, which the Suite 4160, Boston, MA 02116) and will jail collectively.At least one other case was dis- report noted is higher than the total of all vio- be opened publicly at MassPike’s offices missed, Snider said. lent crimes (5.2 million). at 12:30 p.m. (local time) on that date. LePage was in court this week for allegedly Sometimes, however, the cases are confused. MassPike reserves the right to suspend, violating a restraining order in Connecticut, Southbridgian Javier Maldonado was arrested assaulting a judge and being a fugitive from after police alleged he had attacked his girl- withdraw, or amend the RFP/IFB for any justice. Among other charges, he was also friend after seeing her dancing with another reason at any time and reserves the right being tried for driving after suspension. man, Farese said. Later, however, the girlfriend to reject any or all proposals or bids or to In a twist that’s not uncommon in domestic said Maldonado never hit her — she claimed readvertise for proposals or bids. cases, LePage’s attorney Thomas Connors said his mother did after he had punched a wall — the alleged victim was in the court’s lockup on and she requested a restraining order against All pertinent information relative to the assault with a weapon and other charges and the older woman. Snider gave them mutual terms and conditions of the ground lease had “recanted some of her complaint.” orders and told them to return Jan. 27. or sale of the Service Areas, including the “He admits to assault and battery, but not to Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 or deposits required to be submitted with the the extent that it caused injury,” Connors said. by e-mail at [email protected]. proposals or bids, is contained or addressed in the RFP/IFB. The RFP/IFB is available at MassPike’s offices. Helping you take great care Interested parties may obtain a copy of the BANKRUPTCY of your pet. 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CHARLTON —Charlton Elementary School teachers take an imaginary swim during Tropical Paradise Day last week. CHARLTON — A sea of elementary school children take a day to fight off wintertime blues with Tropical Paradise Day.
CHARLTON — Hannah Morrill slaps her hands on her legs as she helps to make a tropical rainstorm.
CHARLTON — Jennifer Brewer of Charlton does the limbo in the Charlton Elementary School gymnasium dur- ing their Tropical Paradise Day.
CHARLTON — Principal of Charlton Elementary School Lori Pacheco holds the limbo sticks as the children pass underneath. CHARLTON — Charlton Elementary Special Education teacher Marilyn Prouty wore her Friday best. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, January 30, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9
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CHARLTON — Special Education teacher William Gammetto showed off his limbo skills.
CHARLTON — Pre-schoolers in the front row of the celebration do a crocodile dance. CHARLTON — Shannon Flynn Richards celebrated not only Tropical Paradise day, but her birthday, too.
THE FIVE ANSWERS 1. No. He is the 44th President but the 43rd man to hold the office. Grover Cleveland held it twice but not in consecutive terms 2. Two Pair, Straight, Flush, Full House, Four of a Kind 3. Three: John Garner, Henry Wallace, Harry Truman 4. Thomas Jefferson 5. A ballet step
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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND Thanks given TO THE EDITOR A ‘humbled’ president checks Two local groups offered holiday surprises to readers, into office To the Editor: for staff. The second donation came from the As a program director for a nonprofit Gay/Straight Alliance of Bay Path High n the immediate advertisers agency, I am frequently in a position of hav- School. This great group of students organ- moments after Barack ing to fundraise and request donations. ized a baby food drive and delivered boxes of Hussein Obama deliv- t never hurts to tell someone you Nonprofit human service agencies are much-needed baby food to the program. In ered perhaps the most dependent on the generosity of the commu- addition, they took the time to come and I appreciate them, which is why we eagerly anticipated inaugural nity, but asking for help can be very difficult learn more about our services. address in our nation’s young take the time today to throw a in these tough economic times. To these two great groups and to everyone “Thank You” toward our readers history, the “experts” could I However, this New Year’s Season the pro- in the community who seek out and support almost be heard whispering to and advertisers. gram received wonderful unsolicited surpris- the work of human services agencies and the themselves: How do we give It’s no secret that the newspaper es from two community groups. people we serve — Best Wishes for a very this speech high marks? The first came from the Sturbridge MOM’s Happy New Year. industry is floundering. We’d be lying BIRD’S So they didn’t. Club, who donated $500 to the program. We ROBIN WEBER, One analyst called it “a fine if we say our company has been were thrilled and will use the funds to PROGRAM DIRECTOR, NEST speech.” immune to the challenges of these try- enhance our services and support training KENNEDY DONOVAN CENTER,SOUTHBRIDGE Another,noting how Obama ing economic times. We have not. WALTER BIRD avoided the flowery and inspi- rational prose that marked What we have tried to do to the best most of his speeches on the of our ability,however, is remain local SOUND OFF campaign trail, said the new president delivered a and continue to deliver the best cover- toned-down speech “on purpose.” In other words, these media types that swooned age of our towns. The number of and drooled at all things Obama had been expect- employees gets smaller. The cost of Is thankful for help with broken water pipe ing a Kennedy-esque speech. They were looking to things like newsprint and other neces- be lifted as high as Martin Luther King Jr.had lift- sities goes up. The way folks consume Sound Off: numbers to someone who clean up the water ed the hopes of a whole race of people more than 40 years ago. I recently had a problem when a water pipe and a plumber to fix the valve. The plumber their news changes. The amount of They didn’t get it. broke in my cellar. and cleaners came out very quickly and fix It was, at least in terms of the bar set by Obama money advertisers have to spend is The shut-off valve was old and rusty and the problem. himself, a disappointment. Not to say there finite. couldn’t be shut off and water was filling the I would like to thank them all for a job well weren’t moments of inspiration. But a history A lot has changed since over the basement. I called the water company and done but especially the water company for all making speech this was not. Historians won’t dig years in the newspaper industry. In they came out almost immediately.They shut their help. up this speech when looking for examples of great the water off from the street, then give me many ways, it has been for the better. orators of our time. Obama has delivered far bet- ter. In some ways, not so much. In the end, it says here, his understated tone What hasn’t changed is our commit- Inaugural address part of bigger message and delivery was a good thing. ment to the reader to keep them Words are just words. In many cases during the informed and to our advertisers to After President Barack He went on to describe the kind of call to campaign, Obama was merely trying to whip Obama took the oath of service he believes would be appropriate, crowds into a frenzy.Once it became clear he was give them a reliable and well-read office last week and began detailing a number of ways average their candidate of choice, there was no real need newspaper that assures their business to speak to the nation, I Americans would need to be more efficient for facts and details. He needed only to keep them will be seen. curiously began to piece in their energy use and more considerate in wanting more — all the way up until the nomina- together the images and their consuming of products in our market- tion and then until Election Day. It may have gotten harder to do that words he offered to the pub- place, noting that it was “going to require Maybe, just maybe, once he actually won the over the years, but the biggest ally we lic. effort from each and every one of us.” election, Obama realized there was no more need have is you — the reader. And you, the After months of gauging He concluded by saying: “I think the young for poetic prose and inspirational orations. Now it advertiser. the tone of his campaign people of America are especially interested was time for work, and he did not hesitate. In fact, rhetoric — notably more RISTAL in how they can serve, and that’s one of the some folks thought he was a little too eager to take In short, our biggest ally is that this positive than many other K reasons why I’m interested in doubling the the helm of this nation’s ship. Heck, if he doesn’t newspaper, and our sister weeklies, candidates’, punctuated by KLEAR Peace Corps, making sure that we are creat- hold a press conference the first three months of are local, local, local. Oh, we offer snip- the much-celebrated (and ing a volunteer corps all across this country his presidency, he still would have held as many mocked) slogan, “Yes, we that can be involved in their community, as Bush did over the past year. Or so it seemed. pets of national and international can!” — his opening words KRIS REARDON involved in military service, so that military But, again, maybe that was a good thing. news. We believe it’s important that as president came in stark families and our troops are not the only ones This is, remember, a man who believes he is local residents can pick up their home- contrast. bearing the burden of renewing America.” going to change the world. Or at least our country. He is excited. He believes he’s ready. town paper and still feel like they’re in Invoking George Washington’s words at In many ways, Obama did renew his mes- Valley Forge and warnings of hard times sage from that debate night in his Inaugural And he has made history. touch with the outside world. But the ahead potential cuts in government funding, Address. During his speech, he said: Don’t underestimate how much pressure the bread, butter and dessert of this and I started to get a little bit nervous about the “…America has carried on not simply 44th president of the United States is under. And future of our country. It had nothing to do because of the skill or vision of those in high don’t think he doesn’t know it. all our newspapers are local people, A nation is desperate for him to lift it out of the local businesses and local news. with Obama’s skills as a new president, but office, but because We the People have the fact that a candidate with such a hopeful remained faithful to the ideals of our fore- doldrums and deliver sunnier,brighter days. He is Other news outlets will compete for message in his campaign had changed his bears, and true to our founding documents.” regarded as much more than just a politician. Go your attention — and that’s a good tone so sharply in one speech. I heard this line on Inauguration Day as I back and watch the inauguration. They weren’t looking at him as just the next president, No. 44. To be fair, not all of Obama’s speech on sat at work with my colleagues watching the thing. It’s great to have more than one He is their leader, their chosen one. To them, Inauguration Day was about doom and television coverage of the event, and the this is the guy who is going to right all the wrongs source of news. This particular news gloom. And his campaign didn’t sidestep emphasis of “We the People” was not quite they feel were made by Prez No. 43. This is the guy vehicle, the Charlton Villager, thanks talking about hard issues or the difficult as great as when I reread his speech online. who’ll fix the economy. This is the guy who’ll you for your attention. And we ask you times our country may face in the immediate Perhaps I unnecessarily focused too much make every other country love us. This is the guy to keep story ideas coming, keep the future either. on the things Obama said which spoke to a who’ll end the Iraq war. This is the guy who’ll But instead of quoting Washington or talk- potentially scary future for our nation. I do suggestions flowing. Call us with com- bring us all together in peace and unity. ing about budget cuts, I wished that he had think he is a skilled speaker and writer, and That’s quite a lot to ask. pliments. Call us with criticisms. We brought back a stronger call to service and that his message was well-written and deliv- But they haven’t just asked. They’ve screamed humbly ask you to keep reading, too. sacrifice on the part of the American people ered. In many ways, the emphasis on hard for it. And he welcomed it. Now he has to deliver. Because we will not stop writing for that swayed me to vote for him during the time ahead is merited due to the current eco- A lot of folks assumed that delivery would second presidential debate this past fall. nomic climate in which we currently find you. begin with his inaugural address. For the most The second presidential debate was, admit- ourselves. part, Obama kept it low-key. He also took more tedly, comical at times. Veteran news anchor But I think the key part of Obama’s mes- than one opportunity to take a shot at the outgo- Tom Brokaw rebuked both Obama and Sen. sage — on Inauguration Day and throughout ing president. It was at those moments of the HOW TO SUBMIT John McCain so many times about not cut- his campaign — is that government can lead, speech, then, that his supporters were probably ting their answers short enough that he but it’s the American people who need to be the most pleased. They have longed for the day LETTERS seemed nothing short of ridiculous. But one willing to do perhaps more than they have George Bush would leave office. of the questions he asked that night brought before to ensure our nation prospers. He One of the most blatant came when Obama Send letters to the editor to Walter Bird forth a response from Obama which helped said, near the end: “What is required of us said, “As for our common defense, we reject as at the Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., me decide to vote for him over McCain. now is a new era of responsibility — a recog- false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Southbridge, MA 01550, or Brokaw said: “Since World War II, we have nition, on the part of every American, that Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can by e-mail to wbird@stone- never been asked to sacrifice anything to we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the bridgepress.com. Allow at help our country, except the blood of our the world …” rule of law and the rights of man … Those ideals least 48 hours for a confir- heroic men and women. As president, what Coming back to reread his speech, I can see still light the world, and we will not give them up mation response. Please sacrifices will you ask every American to now that this. At the time, I was distracted by for expedience’s sake.” supply home address and make to help restore the American dream his choice to end his speech with words spo- Let’s hope for our nation’s sake that Obama phone number. Don’t send and to get out of the economic morass that ken at Valley Forge and his word choice — changes his mind on that. Sometimes, such as letters via fax. There is no we’re now in?” using phrases like “in this winter of our when an enemy flies planes into buildings on word count for letters, the Obama responded first with a critique of hardship.” your home turf and kills hundreds — on those discerning reader will then-president Bush: “You know, a lot of you Since the first moments of watching the occasions, you kind of do want to act a little expe- understand that brevity is remember the tragedy of 9/11… how all of speech, I have continued to piece together its diently, to send a message if you will. the key to good communication. Longer the country was ready to come together and impact. Perhaps it is too soon to tell, or per- Let’s also remind Obama that our nation, on submissions will be published as space make enormous changes to make us not only haps that’s not as important as what is to Sept. 11. also faced perils our founding fathers allows. safer, but to make us a better country and a come in Obama’s presidency. would never have imagined. It cheapens and “Your Turn” guest columns can be more unified country. And President Bush But for now, I just have to remind myself lessens the severity and impact of what happened that fateful day for the president of our country to used for longer pieces, and should be did some smart things at the outset, but one that its tone is only one piece of a greater imply that what we dealt with doesn’t compare to between 700-800 words. of the opportunities that was missed was, message Obama has spent over a year trying when he spoke to the American people, he to spread. what our forefathers did. The editor, at his or her discretion, There was no small amount of arrogance in reserves the right to edit all submissions. said, ‘Go out and shop.’ That wasn’t the kind of call to service that I think the American Kristina Reardon writes a column for Obama’s inaugural address, which of course has people were looking for.” Stonebridge Press Newspapers. been a staple with him. He carries himself with an arrogant air — a sort of inflated confidence. That’s OK. A little cockiness can be a good thing. One cannot let it blind him to what has hap- pened and what still could. SOUND OFF! That his speech last week was almost somber in places can be seen as a good thing. Maybe he’s Sound Off is an anonymous forum allowing for starting to get it. There were no Lincoln, Kennedy opinions, ideas, suggestions — basically whatev- or King moments on the Capitol steps. What we 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 er’s on your mind. E-mail wbird@stonebridge- heard was a young man charged with the most important role in our country speak in the way a Telephone (800) 367-9898 press.com. A verifiable return e-mail address must be included for verfication. Or call 508-764- president should — restrained, yet confident. Fax (508) 764-8015 Hopeful, but not boisterous. Inspiring, but not www.charltonvillager.com 4325, ext. 5, to leave a Sound Off message. A return phone number, for confirmation purpos- ridiculously so. es only, is required. Welcome to the White House, Mr. President. FRANK G. WALTER BIRD All Sound Offs will be checked for accuracy, You said in your speech you were “humbled.” Good. It’s time to check any ego at the door. CHILINSKI JR. although it is understood that, often, it is the EDITOR/EDITOR writer’s opinion. PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Get ready to Sound Off ! Walter Bird Jr.may be reached at 508-909-4107, or AT LARGE via e-mail at [email protected]. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, January 30, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Developer announces it is pulling out of project
“We are not going to file the docu- not happen,” she wrote. big deal here?” Gordon said. Board Chairman John McGrath. KONOVER ments. At this point, with our When asked if Lowe’s had can- “It leads to the question … to “The simple solution is to submit continued from page 1 anchor no longer interested, the celled its plans for a store at the what degree do they respect the the normal plans, have them signed its site plan approval requirements, project is not going to go forward at complex, company spokesman town of Charlton on wanting a normally; otherwise, its clear you according to Town Planner Alan I. this point in time,” Konover Vice Maureen Rich was unclear. properly planned nice project?” have told the Planning Board you Gordon, because it had missed the President of Project Management “It’s our policy not to comment Told of the latest developments don’t care,” Gordon said. deadline to file its project docu- Michelle Carlson wrote to Gordon about specific sites Lowe’s may be last week, Selectman Kathleen McGrath last week said he ments and drawings with the in an e-mail Monday, Jan. 12. considering for new stores unless Walker said she was upset, but expects the firm to re-file its plans Worcester County Registry of “Given the status of the economy, we have closed on all real estate given the economic conditions, she if the current approval is rescind- Deeds. Gordon said he would recom- we couldn’t get the tenants to come matters. We have not done that in expected the project to fall through. ed. Planning Board member mend the Planning Board rescind its to the site.” Charlton,” she wrote in her e-mail. “That is so disappointing,” she William O. Hultgren had already approval of the project at its next In another e-mail to Gordon a Gordon criticized Konover’s said. said he would vote to rescind. meeting, which is scheduled for week later, Carlson revealed a little behavior in an interview last week, The turn of events does not nec- “Maybe it will come back to life Wednesday,Feb. 4. First, he said, the more. saying he has repeatedly tried to essarily mean the project is com- down the road in another farm,” Planning Board has to schedule a “Unfortunately, due to the econo- get company representatives to pletely off the board. Regulations Carlson wrote to Gordon. public hearing about possibly with- my, our anchor is no longer inter- speak to him over the phone, but to allow the company to resubmit its drawing the approval. ested in the site. Without the no avail. plans to the Planning Board for Ryan Grannan-Doll can be Newly obtained e-mails from the anchor, we have had zero interest “I’m extremely disappointed in approval. Any new plans would reached by phone at (508) 909-4050, developer reveal the project is in in the site. We had hoped once we the lack of professionalism. These have to meet any modifications or by e-mail at rgrand@stonebridge- more jeopardy than originally had site plan approval, tenants cryptic emails seem to be childish. made in the rules since the first press.com. known. would be interested again. That did I don’t understand … what is the approval, according to Planning Local farmers deal with many obstacles past fall after a difficult sea- Charlton Orchards took to McCarthy said she is happy FARMING son. producing wine, which serves and has reduced her stress continued from page 1 “Is this when we have to as a product it can sell all year level thanks to her hours in pens by doing “doughnuts” call it quits?” he wondered long, as opposed to relying on the fields. near their pen. A llama, during the seminar. crops that can only be sold “My health is dramatically which McCarthy bought, Mother Nature threw during their respective sea- better,” she said. stopped the sheep from flee- Benjamin for a loop when sons. The farm also started an Ryan Grannan-Doll can be ing the scene. Posting signs parts of his land were dam- ice cream stand to boost its reached by phone at (508) 909- and police patrols near the aged by the ice storm late last coffers. 4050, or by e-mail at site put a stop to the activity, year. The weather caused his McCarthy’s farm sells [email protected] she said. farm to lose power and fleece made from her flock of “That llama told the sheep destroyed two building and sheep as well as hay, which Sheep’s milk, which the farm to stay put,” she said. 5,600 feet of fence. can be sold, but not baled, does sell, is not currently avail- The problems farmers face McCarthy had a slightly dif- year-round. able, according to the Signal only make a productive ferent problem as she strove Garnering and using the Rock Farm Web site. industry’s job even harder. to make a profit — her land knowledge can also be a As of 2002, 1,094 farms dot- had not been used in the 35 struggle. During her earlier ted Worcester County, accord- years prior to her arrival, so attempts to buy a farm, ing to the National she had to rebuild many McCarthy took classes, read Agriculture Statistics things and buy more supplies books and bought three Service, down 14 percent from that new farm owners typical- sheep. She also ran another the 1,278 farms there were in ly find on the site after they farm in Rhode Island, which 1997. Those sites pumped out buy the land. McCarthy said she also named Signal Rock $68 million worth of prod- she has sunk more than $1.5 Farm. ucts, up 15 percent from the million into her farm, most of “The learning curve was $59 million in 1997. that from buying the site, but steep,” she said. Turning a profit in the field supplies and other items are Wanting to keep his farm as is not always guaranteed, part of the figure. natural as possible, Benjamin according to Charlton “There was no infrastruc- said he is always weary of Orchards Co-Owner Nathan ture,” she said. “We are still applying chemicals to his Benjamin Jr. As an experi- rebuilding a lot of that. You crops. enced fruit and vegetable hope in four or five years you “I use them as sparingly as farmer, he said he is always start to make money. The lit- possible,” he said. “The safest wondering whether the busi- tle bit of money we had saved way to purchase your food is ness will reap enough money up is long gone.” to know your farmer.” to pay its employees and the Despite the financial bur- Farming is not just back- mortgage. That question den, farmers have found ways breaking manual labor; it is smacked him in the face this to boost their revenues. often food for the soul.
Courtesy photos/Signal Rock Farm Signal Rock Farm n Charlton raises sheep for meat and dairy purposes as well as many medium grade fleeces it also sells. Here part of the flock is seen grazing in a pasture on a sunny day. Bay Path student plans fun for selectman SZAFAROWICZ lot in the race.” erly,” he said. continued from page 1 Szafarowicz’s job as a Also key, he said, is build- machinist at IPG Photonics, ing more wind turbines to for myself,” he said. an Oxford-based laser-manu- power the community and Szafarowicz won the class facturing firm, could fund his possibly sell the excess ener- vice president’s seat in 2006, campaign. gy to generate revenue for and was later elected presi- A whole new set of prob- town services. dent in 2007. He is no stranger lems could confront With the town nearing a to losing, however. He lost his Szafarowicz if he is elected, final contract to buy water Signal Rock Farm’s hay crop is sold by the bale — with a choice of first or second cutting. Customers place bid for class president in 2005. according to Valanzola. from Southbridge for more their names on a list and are called back when the farm begins baling so orders can be filled for a lower He also serves as the student Colleagues might not trust than 100 homes affected by price right off the wagon. representative on the School him or believe he is capable of gasoline spills years ago, Committee among other doing the job, he said. He Szafarowicz said Charlton activities. urged him to stay alert should also explore buying The issue of his age cuts around them and prove you water from Oxford. two ways. At such a young can do the work. Taxes, he said, are the key Faced with adversity, age, he acknowledged, some “You are able to learn quite to improving the local econo- people could use it as a reason a bit from them,” Valanzola my. They should be lowered, not to vote for him. He is not said. “My best advice is to not he said (unlike some towns, completely “green,” he said take anything personal.” Charlton taxes business and and noted he is ranked first in As any politician knows, homes at the same rate, $9.05 family fights through his class. mistakes happen during cam- per thousand in land value), “I do have the ability to paigns or serving in elected to give businesses a better to return home, where he has not been since learn quickly,” he said, office. Szafarowicz said he is chance to succeed. He BENEFIT last year, according another of Robert’s adding he would research any ready for them. stressed, however, not cutting continued from page 1 brothers, Bill. issues he is not familiar with. “If I make a mistake that is them so much that it would diagnosed with ADEM. According to the “It’s been very difficult. You feel kind of His age, he said, could be an me being human,” he said. force reduction to schools, Transverse Myelitis Association (TMA), helpless,” Bill Bowes said. “It’s been very try- asset since the other four If that occurs, Szafarowicz fire or police services. ADEM is a neurological disorder that ing on his wife and children.” selectmen are much older has his mother, Antoinette, to His agenda, he said, won’t inflames the brain and spinal cord causing Coping with high medical care costs is also than him. fall back on for support. be tied to any groups such as damage to the insulation around the brain’s an issue. Robert Bowes is currently on the “It gives balance on the “He genuinely is a person a union, but he acknowledged nerve fibers. state’s health insurance plan, according to board,” he said. that cares,” she said. he would register as a “My immune system ate itself leaving my his brother Mike, but that does not cover all If elected, he would join “Whatever he puts his mind Republican. body defenseless to fight the virus,” he was the care he needs, and leaves the family need- selectmen Scott D. Brown, 51, to he does his best at.” “[Republicans] need some quoted in a flyer about the fundraiser. He ing more cash for care. Robert Bowes needs Peter J. Boria, 34, Kathleen Szafarowicz ruled out one help,” he said. “At heart, I con- could not be reached for comment last week. an handicap-accessible vehicle and other Walker, 64, and possibly Rick potential problem — the resi- sider myself a centrist.” While there is no definitive cause for the costly medications, Mike said. His Dresser Swensen, 52, whose seat is up dency requirement for being His philosophy could carry condition, it can occur from a virus or bacte- Hill Road home also needs to be remodeled to also up for re-election this elected. He plans to live at him to a state representative rial infection or vaccination. It strikes chil- accommodate him, said Bill Bowes, who is year. home and commute to seat, which he said he “see[s] dren more frequently than adults, according hoping the benefit will raise a lot of money Szafarowicz stressed he Worcester Polytechnic … in the future.” Becoming to the TMA. Symptoms include vomiting, for those items. Bowes will certainly have a would govern for all resi- Institute, which he has President of the United weight loss and paralysis of one limb or a good support network with his seven siblings dents, not just those around applied to and is “waiting for States, he said, “wouldn’t be side of the body. Suppressing the inflamma- behind him as he tries to return to the life he his age. an acceptance letter [from].” bad.” tion and other complex procedures are used suddenly left last year. The first step toward that If Szafarowicz wins a seat, Even though there are not to treat sufferers. Some patients make a full “We’re a large family,” Bill Bowes said. goal, however, is campaign- he will have a thick agenda to outward signs of candidates or partial recovery, while others have died To buy tickets, call Mike Bowes at 508-721- ing, something Michael push. Szafarowicz said he campaigning yet, from it, according to the flyer. 1494. TO make a donation go to www.bob- Valanzola, a 24-year-old Wales would use his smarts to work Szafarowicz’s words could The circumstances have left Bowes, his bowesbenefitfund.com or send a check, selectman, knows about. He on several “niche” issues.” serve as his campaign slogan. wife, Laurie, and three children scrambling payable to the Bob Bowes Benefit Fund, to was elected to his seat at age With cuts in state aid to com- “I believe in Joe to deal with some enormous obstacles. Bill Bowes, 6 Robert Avenue, Auburn, MA, 22. munities looming, he singled Szafarowicz and so should Robert is riddled with bedsores, battles pneu- 01501 “My advice to [Szafarowicz] out senior citizens and said you,” he said. monia and fights to regain his strength, comes in three words,” he the town could rearrange or Ryan Grannan-Doll can be according to the flyer. He breathes and eats Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by said. “Knock, knock, knock cut its staff to make it more reached by phone at (508) 909- through a trachea tube. The family is hoping phone at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at [the residents’ home doors]. efficient. 4050, or by e-mail at to place Bowes in a nursing until he is ready [email protected]. He will learn a whole hell of a “We have to protect the eld- [email protected] 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, January 30, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com
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Fully Licensed & Insured 14 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, January 30, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com LEARNING AROUND THE REGION Fleming to lead SPED Celebrating 90 years programs for college of helping others CHARLTON — Elizabeth Fleming, DA, cators and human service professionals; BY TERESA A. FRANCO of Wellesley has been named director of two of the most rewarding careers that STAFF WRITER special education programs at Bay Path have a positive influence on children and The Auburn District College. adults with disabilities,” said Dr.Fleming. Nursing Association (ADNA), In this capacity, she will oversee Bay “Our extensive and demanding course- whose reach extends in Path’s Graduate Program in Special work prepares graduate students for the Charlton, is about to celebrate Education, which offers the Master of multiple areas of specialization within its 90th anniversary, and the Science (MS) in Education and Specialist special education as they pursue careers members want you to join in in Education (EdS), both with licensure in that provide essential support to those on the fun. special education. with special needs who require individual On Friday, Jan. 30 at the The accelerated graduate program will teaching approaches, equipment or care.” Pakachoag Church, a celebra- offer online, on campus and hybrid cours- A nationally recognized leader in the tion in honor of the organiza- es with a majority offered on a weekend field of special education, Fleming served tion will be held from 5 to 7 model at all three Bay Path campuses: as assistant dean, chair and director of p.m. Longmeadow, Burlington, and Central the Department of Special Education — The members of ADNA Massachusetts (Sturbridge/Charlton). undergraduate and graduate — at pride themselves at providing Bay Path’s Graduate Program in Simmons College in Boston prior to join- home healthcare to Auburn, Special Education prepares graduate stu- ing Bay Path as the Dean of Faculty for Worcester, Holden, Paxton, dents for their roles as trained teachers the Burlington campus. She has been the Leicester, Charlton, Oxford, and human service professionals who pro- principal investigator on several federal Millbury, Sutton, Grafton, vide designed instruction and services to grants; conducted numerous program West Boylston and Teresa A. Franco photo children with various special needs. curriculum evaluations; chaired college Shrewsbury successfully for From left, Auburn District Nursing Association Human Resource Under her direction, the program will accreditation evaluations; and served as a the last nine decades. The Director Maureen Steake, Board Member Eugene Schofield and instruct graduate students about the use grant reader for several state and federal association vows in it’s annu- Executive Director Linda Vacon, at the ADNA office. The organization of multiple teaching strategies, which grants in Washington, DC; and was a par- al report that they will contin- will hold its 90th anniversary celebration Friday, Jan. 30 at Pakachoag ensure all students with special needs ticipant at the CISSLM-IMLS ue to invest in modern tech- Church, from 5 to 7 p.m. reach their learning potential. International Research Symposium dis- nology, maintain excellent Bay Path graduate students will also cussing the impact of school libraries on employees, continue to meet start up, and they’re here for tations.” acquire knowledge in articulating theo- student learning in New York. Currently, the needs of clients and raise ries, concepts, and methods of assessing she is co-editor of the Journal of the a while and then they’re gone. funds in the future. I think the importance of it is Vacon: “We have issued the physical, emotional, intellectual, and National Association for Alternative Along with the ADNA, social development of children and ado- Certification, an education publication, the commitment to the com- press releases and it is posted board member and longtime munity for the long-standing and it’s open to the public. So, lescents, as well as gain experience in and is a member of the national CEC faithful volunteer Eugene designing and adapting curriculum, finance committee for the Council of tradition of service, continu- we’re hoping as many people Schofield also turns 90 this ous service for 90 years, who would like to stop in and instructional materials, and environ- Special Education Administrators. year. ments for students with special needs. For more information about Bay Path which, I think in this ever- say ‘Hello’ in that couple hour He became interested in the changing economy, is a real period would just feel com- The program also provides graduate stu- College’s Graduate Program in Special association by a neighbor in dents with various options that can Education, visit strength because it speaks to fortable to do it. If they’re not 1957 and has never lost his a deep commitment on the in the area until 6 p.m. that’s expand their professional credentials. http://www.baypath.edu/GraduateProgr enthusiasm. He is at the “I am delighted to lead Bay Path’s inno- am.aspx. part of the people involved OK. The idea for it is to be ADNA offices helping out with the organization to keep open and informal.” vative program, and play a role in the — Submitted by Nicole Soucy, Bay Path most days of the week. graduate education of future special edu- College the service in the community. “I have had a lot of nice But it also speaks of the abili- What does the celebra- experiences here,” he said. ty of the organization to tion mean to you, personal- He said he remembers change with the times — to ly? when the association only adapt and embrace new devel- had a few nurses on staff. opments. It’s sort of like … Vacon: “To me, personally, Now,there are 49. He said that keeping what’s good about it just to make the commit- it is no surprise to him ADNA the original organization and ment and endurance of a has remained successful all also embracing what’s new valuable service and to make these years. that helps you to renew that ourselves open to public –– to SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL HIGH BAY PATH “Obviously, if you do a job core. make sure everybody knows AND D/C MIDDLE SCHOOLS well, it lasts,” he said. For example, in the last we’re still here and that we BREAKFAST Recently, Executive couple of years we’ve added a have new ideas and new pro- Director Linda Vacon and Monday, Feb. 2: BBQ ribs, potato puffs, veg- couple of laptop computers grams going on for the future Monday, Feb. 2: Blueberry Human Resource Director for the nurses to do their doc- as well. So, to me it’s to etable, rolls and butter, cake. pancakes/syrup, orange/apple juice, Maureen Steake spoke with Tuesday, Feb. 3: American chop suey, veg- umentation and carry their acknowledge and recognize milk. the Auburn News about how records instead of carrying the commitment of all the etable, rolls and butter, fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 3: Eggs/bacon, toast/jelly, influential and beneficial the Wednesday, Feb. 4: Mexican Fiesta with seven or eight folders with people who dedicated years orange/apple juice, milk. organization is to the commu- them. So, we’re keeping the and hundreds of hours to the meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, refried Wednesday, Feb. 4: Bagel/cream cheese, nity. beans, cornbread. personal care but we’re also organization –– also to cele- yogurt, orange/apple juice, cereal, milk. embracing the technology to brate the possibilities of the Thursday, Feb. 5: Beef stroganoff, salad, Thursday, Feb. 5: Ham/egg/cheese muffin, What got you involved rolls and butter, fruit. make it easier for people to do future.” orange/apple juice, milk. with the Auburn District all the documentation and Steake: “Ninety years is a Friday, Feb. 6: Macaroni and cheese, veg- Friday, Feb. 6: French toast/syrup, straw- Nursing Association? etable, rolls and butter, fruit. meet the requirements. So, I long time.” berries/cream, orange/apple juice, milk. Vacon: “Well, I am a long- would say that endurance, standing committed visiting commitment to caring and Is there anything else LUNCH nurse person. I started my embracing change are proba- you would like the public D/C ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS home health career before bly what got us to 90 years.” to know about the Auburn Monday, Feb. 2: Pork patty/gravy,seasoned 1976. When I was a nursing District Nursing rice, chilled applesauce, roll/butter or student I did an internship How important do you Association? Monday, Feb. 2: Chicken Caesar salad wrap, veggie burger/bun, bag baked chips, cole with what was then called the think this organization is Vacon: “It’s really just to potato puffs, fruit. slaw, fruit, dessert. Springfield VNA. From there, to the community? take time to reflect upon Tuesday, Feb. 3: Spaghetti and meat sauce, Tuesday, Feb. 3: BBQ chicken, baked I just loved visiting nurse Steake: “I’ve lived in everything that’s come before salad, rolls and butter, cake. French fries, baked vegetarian bean or work and home health care Auburn for 43 years and no that we built on to keep going Wednesday, Feb. 4: Mexican Fiesta with Peanut butter/jelly sandwich, baked and I devoted my career to it matter where you go, you from. Otherwise you can get meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, refried French fries, fruit, dessert. from that time. So, although I hear Auburn District so caught up in the busyness beans, cornbread. Wednesday, Feb. 4: Shepherd’s pie, haven’t been in Auburn for 30 Nursing. The people in the of everyday. You don’t always Thursday,Feb. 5: Shepherd’s pie (hamburg- roll/butter, tossed salad, fruit, desert. years, as folks before have community always speak take the time to reflect on the er, corn, potato), rolls and butter, cake. Thursday, Feb. 5: Hamburger on bun or dedicated that amount of very highly of it. I have used rich history. I just would like Friday, Feb. 6: Macaroni and cheese, veg- two hot dogs in roll, vegetarian baked, time, I had still devoted my it, many people in the com- to be sure that the volunteer etable, rolls and butter, fruit. beans, cole slaw, potato rounds, fruit, time to the work of the organ- munity have used it and noth- commitment of the people dessert or Veggie wrap. ization. I am happy to bring ing but good things have been who serve on the board of Friday, Feb. 6: Grilled cheese sandwich, my experience from four or said about Auburn District directors and volunteer to vegetarian soup, potato rounds, fruit, five different places to Nursing.” help us with our various proj- dessert. Auburn, to continue to do the ects, as well as the commit- work of the mission of the Has the organization had ment of a very dedicated and agency, which I think is just anniversary celebrations skilled staff are what come so important.” in the past? together to make the organi- Vacon: “I think for every zation what it is. It really is YOU WON’T What would you say the decade they’ve had a celebra- the hand-in-hand collabora- Chinese Restaurant mission of the agency is? tion. I’m not sure to the tion between volunteers and Vacon: “To provide the extent, or the degree.” the staff. It really makes the highest quality home health Take-out Service organization what it is.” services and respond to the Are you expecting a lot of Steake: “We don’t just Catering Party to Your Place FIND needs of the community and people to attend the cele- serve Auburn. We serve Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 to keep people independent bration? Worcester and all the coun- and safe in their homes.” Vacon: “We’re not sure but ties around us.” Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service YOUR LOCAL PIZZA PLACE ON JUST ANY SEARCH ENGINE. we would guess maybe Teresa A. Franco may be Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm Why do you think it’s All local. All the time. between 50 and 100.” reached at (508) 909-4136 or e- Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday important to acknowledge TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Steake: “I would think so. mail her at tfranco@stone- 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 the 90th anniversary? We’ve sent out about 240 invi- bridgepress.com. Vacon: “Many businesses www.charltonvillager.com Friday, January 30, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•15 ROUND THE EGION A R THIS WEEK IN Teen catches a glimpse of history HISTORY (JAN. 30- FEB. 5) ATTENDS INAUGURATION WITH YOUTH COUNCIL
BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER JAN. 30 As he stood surrounded by 2003: The so-called Shoe Bomber millions of people, Jared Zecco was sentenced to life in prison after photographed the historic being accused of trying to blow up a moment he was witnessing. plan mid-flight. That event was the inaugura- 2000: A plane crashed after take-off, tion of President Barack with more than 160 people dying. Obama, the first black man to 1996: Magic Johnson returns to the occupy the White House. Los Angeles Lakers after a four-year “It was just amazing,” said retirement. Zecco, a Spencer resident who 1977: The final episode of the TV was just one of the many peo- miniseries “Roots” airs. 1968: The ple who flocked to Washington, Viet Cong launches attacks in South D.C., last week to witness the Vietnam, beginning with the Tet monumental moment. Offensive. Zecco, 17, a junior at Holy 1962: During a performance in Name Central Catholic Junior- Detroit, the Flying Wallendas suffer Senior High School in tragedy when their seven-person Worcester, was just one of the chair pyramid 35 feet in the air col- 7,500 people who traveled to Washington for the inaugura- lapses, killing a son-in-law and tion with the Presidential nephew. Youth Inaugural Conference. The Virginia-based JAN. 31 Congressional Youth Leadership Council sponsored 1996: A suicide bombing in Sri the trip as a way to learn more Lanka kills dozens of people. about the government and the 1990: The first McDonald’s is president. Zecco joined the pro- Courtesy photos opened in Russia. 1983: A new seat- gram after attending another belt law goes into effect in England. Above and below: Some of the sights on the National Mall as people watched the Jan. 20 inauguration of Barack Obama, CYLC conference last year. as captured on film by Spencer resident Jared Zecco. 1971: Apollo 14 is launched toward Excited about electing the the moon. nation’s first black command- If her son’s comments are 1953: A ferry sinks in the Irish Sea, er-in-chief, Zecco witnessed at any indicator, he learned a lot. killing more than 130. a young age what some people “It was just very eye open- 1950: President Truman approved never see. From the ing,” he said. “The whole thing construction of the hydrogen bomb. Washington Monument that was very surreal.” 1929: Sunday sports allowed in afternoon he watched Obama Zecco and his group capped Boston. take the oath of office and give off the night by attending the a speech he is unlikely to for- Presidential Youth Inaugural get. Gala at the National Air and FEB. 1 “I was just astounded that I Space Museum’s Steven F. 2008: Ninety people are killed in the was there,” he said. “I just kind Udvar-Hazy Center in of took a step back and looked al-Ghazi pet market and bird market Chantilly, Va. He drank Sprite, by a remotely detonated bomb. at the big picture. It kind of not alcohol, as they listened to recharged my interest in poli- Janet Jackson’s breast is briefly former “American Idol” con- exposed during a Super Bowl half- tics.” testant Chris Daughtry per- time performance with Justin Zecco’s curiosity in what form. Timberlake, in an incident that came some have called the world’s Zecco’s moments watching to be known as a “wardrobe malfunc- second oldest profession began Obama be sworn in were not tion.” two presidents ago. Watching his only brushes with former President Clinton give a Washington elite, as he saw 1991: An earthquake strikes near State of the Union address in several famous people gives the border of Pakistan and the 1990s with his mother, speeches and attended pre- Afghanistan. Danielle, first drew him to the inauguration events. He 1982: “Late Nigh with David field, but his interest was fur- watched Colin Powell, the for- Letterman” airs. ther piqued as he followed the mer secretary of state, give a 1979: Patty Hearst is released from 2004 presidential election. speech Sunday, Jan. 18 at the prison. “It really outlined what I University of Maryland on 1969: John DeLorean becomes gen- want to do,” he said. restoring the “American eral manager of Chevrolet. Zecco said he is looking into Dream,” which thrilled Zecco. applying to college to “do a lot “It was phenomenal,” he FEB. 2 of things,” including astrono- said. my, politics or psychology. All Later that day he took in a 1979: Sid Vicious dies from a drug three require solving prob- musical performance by the overdose. lems, which he said he loves to band U2 on the National Mall. 1971: Idi Amin declares himself do. The next day, former Vice president of Uganda. From her parental point of President Al Gore spoke to 1968: Richard Nixon starts his cam- view, Danielle Zecco said she is Zecco’s group about humani- paign for the Republic presidential thrilled her son got the chance tarian issues and global warm- to witness history — for several nomination. ing before they went on a 1964: The G.I. Joe action figure is reasons. cruise along the Potomac River. “I wanted him to know there launched. While the program was 1936: Babe Ruth is elected to the is more to life than Spencer, meant to inspire another gen- Baseball Hall of Fame. Massachusetts,” she said. eration of national leaders, The experience, she said, has Zecco said one obstacle might taught him to he can go and do stand in his way. FEB. 3 anything he wants to during “I would not want to be a his lifetime. It showed him not politician because I can’t hold 2006: A ferry sinks on the Red Sea. to be afraid of whatever life my tongue too well,” he said. 2005: Alberto Gonzalez is appointed may throw at him, she said. U.S. Attorney General. “Don’t limit yourself to any- Ryan Grannan-Doll may be 1988: Ronald Reagan’s request for thing,” she said. “I always reached at (508) 909-4050, or by e- more than $36 million in aid to the wanted him to know what the mail at rgrand@stonebridge- Courtesy photo Nicaraguan Contras is rejected. real world was about.” 1959: Rock and roll performers press.com. Former Vice President Al Gore spoke to attendees of the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference before the inauguration of Barack Obama. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson died in a plane crash. 1919: The first meeting of the League of Nations is held.
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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — Twenty years from now students in the middle school classes of 2008-09 will be able to reflect on a time long gone by as they thumb through their year- books, thanks to the hard work of 46 Charlton Middle School students. “It’s fun,” said 14-year-old eighth-grader Jennifer Green, one of the school’s yearbook editors. Green and 45 others are working hard toward finish- ing the book and meeting the Monday, Jan. 26 deadline to submit the first half of the yearbook to the school for approval. The students point, click and photograph their way through their work each Wednesday after school, under the tutelage of their advisor, Laura Vigeant, who also works as a secretary in the school’s office. Vigeant said the school plans to order 651 books to sell this year, for $20 apiece.
Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone at (508) 909- 4050, or by e-mail at [email protected]
: Left to right, eighth grader Kayla Pecore displays the yearbook she has worked with her classmates Jennifer Green and Kelly Regan.
Left to right, eighth grader Kayla Pecore reviews her yearbook work with classmates, Jennifer Green and Kelly Regan.
: At left, eighth grader Kayla Pecore reviews her yearbook work with a classmate, Jennifer Green.
Left to right, eighth grader Kayla Pecore displays the yearbook she has worked with her classmates Jennifer Green and Kelly Regan.
Bottom to top, eighth grader Kayla Pecore reviews her yearbook work with classmates, Jennifer Green and Jennifer Green, typing, works on the school’s yearbook this week as she has done many times after school. Kelly Regan Eighth-grader Kayla Pecore stands to her left, and classmate Kelly Regan sits to her right. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, January 30, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•17 SPORTS A TRIP AROUND THE TRACK
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BY NICK ETHIER entire contest, as the Rams eventually pre- sive end,” Tantasqua coach Tom Goyette said forwards in Central Mass. She anticipates SPORTS STAFF WRITER vailed Jan. 26, 61-39. of the first eight-minute session. “We had where the ball is going. She’s a real all- STURBRIDGE — In a dominant first quar- Megan Boutillette had eight points in the talked about coming out strong. We can’t get around basketball player.” ter, the Shepherd Hill girls’ basketball team first, and the team came away with eight ourselves in holes like that, but we did.” “We had the looks, we had the shots, but we was able to rally off 19 points and hold its steals in the frame. But through the second and third quarters, went cold shooting,” Goyette said of the lat- opponent, Tantasqua, to four. The 15-point “Shepherd Hill played outstanding the Rams and Warriors played pretty even ter portion of the third quarter. differential was enough throughout the defense, and we did not execute on the offen- basketball (27-21 in favor of Shepherd Hill). With just less than four minutes to go in With two minutes and one minute to go the game, the Rams put an exclamation point until halftime, respectively, Nicole Caron on things when Mary Barbale (three points, and Casey Glynn hit running leaners and 12 rebounds) lofted a perfect pass over every- both drew fouls to give the Rams a 33-19 lead one in the paint, and into the hands of Ali at intermission. Tyburski (four points), who finished with a But Tantasqua won quarter scoring, 15-14, close range basket, making it 51-35. which resulted in multiple fouls from “On offense I want to give-and-go,” Shepherd Hill. Hackenson explained. “I thought we did a “We were up 19-4 and then we started foul- good job of that in the second half. That’s our ing,” Rams coach Jim Hackenson said. “I forte, get it and go.” just wasn’t happy.If we’re going to be a man- And Hackenson believes his team played to-man (defensive) team, you can’t get in foul much better defense, without picking up as trouble.” many fouls. The Warriors then began the third quarter “Get in front of the ball, number one, no on a mini-run, but midway through the more reaching, number two,” he said. frame their shots couldn’t find the bottom of Other offensive stars for the Rams include the hoop anymore and Shepherd Hill picked Caron (12 points), Rachael Montville (eight their game up again. points, eight rebounds) and Glynn (seven With about four minutes to go in the third points, five rebounds). Boutillette collected a rebound, which was Kristina Lindgren led Tantasqua with 10 her 10th of the game, resulting in a double- points, while Mikenna Porter chipped in double. She finished with 21 points and 12 with eight. rebounds. The two district-bound teams (Shepherd “She’s so soft and smooth around that bas- Hill 12-1, Tantasqua 10-3) have completed ket,” Hackenson said of his junior star. their season series. The Rams also defeated “She’s not very big, but she’s one of the best the Warriors, 60-34, Jan. 5 in Dudley.
Megan Boutillette finishes up a breakaway lay-up.
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CHARLTON VILLAGER Serving Charlton, BSection Charlton City ILLAGER January 30, 2009 and Charlton Depot V Mailed free to requesting homes The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Delta Generators heat up; Richard Julian's soul and wit
ixing blues latest album is being regard- and ele- GETING ed by critics as his best offer- ments of IN ing to date, and has earned MLouisiana praise for its dry lyric wit funk with Memphis soul TUNE and innovative genre blend- and '50s rock, the Delta ing. MARK Generators are electrify- Don't miss the artist who RENBURKE ing the New England Randy Newman once called blues-and-roots scene. “One of the best songwriters Says bass player Rick O’Neal, “The band and record makers I’ve heard in a very was formed and built on the chemistry of long time.” He’ll be on at 8 p.m. this four players.” Saturday at Victoria Station Cafe in Rick and his brother, Charlie (on guitar), Putnam. are joined by singer-harmonica player Craig Rawding and drummer Jeff FRIDAY, JAN. 30 Armstrong. The band already shows the fire and con- • Bill Eagan, 9 p.m., Fiddler's Green, fidence of a long-established group, win- Worcester ning the Boston Blues Society Blues • The Chris Fitz Band, 9 p.m., Gilrein's, Challenge in 2008. Their first album, Worcester “Devil in the Rhythm,” was also released • Senior Discount, Year of the Cow, Social Suicide, Spider Rockets, 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, last year. Widening their fan base by doing Delta Generators club dates all over New England, the band Worcester has begun to set their sights even higher. • Mark & Scott from Max Creek, 9 p.m., The SATURDAY, JAN. 31 O'Brien's, Sturbridge • RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky's, Foster, RI “We’d love to be touring more than just Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge • Brandt Taylor, Spruce Street Tavern, 8 • Major Motion, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, regionally,” explains Rick. Before they go • Irish Session w/ The Pikey's: Rose and p.m., Clinton Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT national, don't miss the Delta Generators Fred Higgins, Patrick Fyfe and Friends, 9 • Mark Renburke & Tripleshot, The this Saturday, Jan. 31 at The Vanilla Bean pm, Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane Street, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 186 Stafford St., Cafe in Pomfret, Conn. Southbridge. Worcester THURSDAY, FEB. 5 Singer songwriter, Richard Julian is • Ultimatum, 9 p.m., The Pump House, • Bill McCarthy,8 p.m., 346 Shrewsbury St., • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic(upstairs), 8 back on tour and coming to Putnam, Conn. Southbridge Worcester p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge this weekend in support of his latest • McMurphy's, 9 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, • Matthew Stubbs, Soul Bender, 9 p.m., • Dean Bagley, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Breeze, album, “Sunday Morning in Saturday’s Sturbridge Gilrein's, Worcester Webster Shoes.” • Tongue and Groove, 9 p.m., Colombo's • Treadwater, One Lane Bridge (CD • Dirty Deeds (AC/DC tribute), 7 p.m., Wolf A member of the Little Willies with Cafe, Danielson, CT release), Gutta, Mike & Amanda Lirange, 8 Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT Norah Jones, Julian is a unique and intel- • RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt City, CT p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester. ligent artist. With a toughened voice but • The Trammps, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, • Weight of Gravity and Jediah, 9 p.m., The If you’re a live act that would like to be subtle acoustic guitar, each of his songs Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge featured, know of someone else who is, or radiate with soulful spirit and his insight- • Rose Colored Glasses, 9 p.m., The Pump simply want to let us know about an upcom- ful brand of social commentary. Julian's House, Southbridge ing gig, e-mail me at the address below. • Pucker, 9 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge Anything I get before Friday of each week • Dana Lewis, 8 p.m., The Whistle Stop, will make the following Friday’s paper. Oxford Keep the music live and not so quiet here in • Delta Generators, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Northeastern CT & Central MA! Email Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, $10 Mark: • Richard Julian, 8 pm, Victoria Station [email protected]. Cafe, 91 Main Street, Putnam, CT • Dan Chauvin, 9:30 pm, The Gold Eagle, 8 Tracy Road, Dayville, CT EMPIRE VILLAGE • Deeds of Carnage, 9 p.m., PJ O'Connors, Chinese Restaurant Jewitt City, CT Lounge • Dine In & Take Out • Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute), Wolf Den, ALL YOU LUNCH $6.25 DINNER $9.95 CAN EAT Mon.-Sat 11:15am-2:30pm Mon.-Sun 3:30pm-8:00pm Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT Children under 10 - $4.95 Children under 10 - $6.95 BUFFET Children under 5 - $2.95 Children under 5 - $3.95 SUNDAY ALL DAY BUFFET - $9.95 SUNDAY, FEB. 1 “DINNER” Buffet will be served on all major holidays. From 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, also from 3:30pm - 8:00pm $9.95 All You Can Eat • Blues Jam w/Jim Perry, 4 p.m., HOURS: Sun-Thur: 11am-10pm • Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm Greendale's Pub, Worcester, Mass. 446 Main St. (Rt 20) • Sturbridge, MA 508.347.6588 • 508.347.9188
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Giant Campus student creates a video game, developing key social skills and creativity. (STATEPOINT) Help Kids Get More Out with others during the creative process is a We’ve all heard about the negative effects great way for kids to exercise their minds and video games have on kids. Play them too much strengthen key social skills. They also develop and their brains will turn into mush. a proficiency in technology that’s sure to ben- Of That New Computer But it doesn’t have to be this way. efit them in today’s wired workplace,” said Instead of trying to get kids to kick the Pete Findley, founder and CEO of Giant video game habit, experts now say gaming can Campus (www.giantcampus.com), an educa- (StatePoint) It’s more be good and are encouraging youngsters to tion company offering youth technology important than ever for par- delve deeper by actually creating their own camps. ents to keep track of how games. “The stereotype that gaming is a solitary, children are using comput- “Making their own games while interacting violent, anti-social activity just doesn’t hold ers and other Internet- enabled gadgets. They need to make sure kids stay safe online and also learn to use technology for more than Putting The Internet On Your TV just video games and music (STATEPOINT) downloads. For the past decade we’ve “The nation cannot speed been told it was only a matter down the information high- of time before our television way if parents aren’t teach- sets and our computers would ing kids how to use technol- merge together. Now that day ogy responsibly,” said finally appears to have come Sharon Darling, president and couch potatoes are meet- and founder of the National ing Internet lovers in the liv- Center for Family Literacy. Parents should teach children to use computers to broaden their ing room. Unfortunately, many have horizons. Until now, if you wanted to no idea what their children use your TV to view online are doing on their comput- inventory of the technology cle” so you can see when she family photo albums, ers. According to a survey your child comes in contact updates her messages. YouTube videos or other conducted by Harris with at home, at school, and * Knowledge builds online content, you either had Interactive on behalf of soft- in the community. knowledge. Having back- to be a technophile or know ware maker Symantec, par- Encourage young kids to ground knowledge helps someone who could do some New “smart” TV sets enable viewers to access Internet content along ents in the U.S. think their help you scan items at the children as they’re learning fancy wiring together of your with family photos and videos. kids are online two hours a supermarket. Ask your to read. An Internet search computer and TV. month, but kids report librarian to help you find on a keyword that’s of inter- The consumer electronics access entertainment, infor- Now, television manufac- spending 20 hours a month books together on the elec- est to your child — company is among the leaders mation and other Web servic- turers like Panasonic and oth- online. And, 41 percent of tronic card catalogue. Show dinosaurs, cars, fashion — in offering Web-enabled TV es where they like to watch ers have begun to offer Web- teens ages 13-17 agree that children how to type in the will get him or her started sets, with Panasonic’s PZ850 things on a big screen.” enabled Plasma HDTV sets parents don’t know what correct cooking time on the on a journey of discovery. If series of VIERA Plasma that provide instant access to they are looking at online - microwave. you use the free “Good HDTV’s pre-equipped with For their part, consumer some of the most popular con- from shopping sites to social * Show your work. When Search” search engine at VIERA CAST — which pro- electronics companies are tent sites on the Internet. And networking services to more your child is doing research www.goodsearch.com, you vides instant access to focusing on making all types consumers are responding at dangerous destinations. using the Internet, ask him can help raise money for YouTube, Google’s Picasa of content available on the TV a healthy pace, with approxi- “Today’s generation of to show you the sites he nonprofit organizations like Web Album and Bloomberg. screen — no matter the mately 10 million households so-called digital natives used. Review them together the NCFL. “Another terrific enhance- source. For instance, expected to have Web-enabled need to be prepared for the and talk about how your “Parents and children ment for the consumer is that Panasonic’s new VIERA TV sets by 2011, according to future by their parents and child knows the informa- must learn about technolo- when new Web sites become PZ850 television set allows industry research. their teachers — many of tion is reliable and accurate. gy together, so parents can available they will be auto- viewers to watch HDTV The attractiveness of TV whom are digital immi- Can you tell who the author be effective teachers to matically available on the movies and television chan- sets that offer Internet con- grants who need to quickly of the information is? What ensure their children are lit- TV,”added Perry. nels, as well as Internet con- tent is obvious - more pro- familiarize themselves with are the author’s qualifica- erate in technology and pre- The key is to allow viewers tent and even videos and pho- gramming the viewer wants, new technologies,” said tions? Can you find the date pared for the 21st century to seamlessly access an tos from their own cam- exactly when he or she wants Darling. the information was written workforce,” said Verizon unending supply of content corders or digital cameras. it, viewable on a large screen. To help parents learn or posted? Foundation President from the Web directly on their For more information on “Imagine being able to more about technology, the * What is your child doing Patrick Gaston. TV sets. Web-enabled TV sets, visit press a button and see a fami- NCFL teamed up with the when she blogs or uses peer- Indeed, employment in “We’ve been waiting for www.panasonic.com. ly member’s photos from Verizon Foundation to cre- to-peer social networking professional, scientific and this for many years, and final- “The new wave of TV sets is their vacation right on your ate “The Verizon Tech sites? She’s offering opin- technical services will grow ly the coalescence of technol- all about the convergence of own large-screen Plasma or Savvy Awards,” a national ions on things that are by 28.8 percent or 2.1 million ogy and compelling applica- all types of content directly enjoy one of the many program designed to help important to her. To ensure new jobs by 2016, according tions with consumer demand onto your television screen. intriguing videos found on parents learn to use technol- healthy behavior, first teach to the U.S. Department of is making this possible,” said No matter if the content is YouTube from the comfort of ogy to build kids’ learning your child safe Internet Labor. Gary Arlen, president of from a Hollywood studio, your easy chair,” said Bob skills. practices (visit For more tips from the Arlen Communications, a your neighbor’s Web site Perry, Senior Vice President, Here are some tips Thinkfinity.org and search NCFL on teaching kids to media and technology down the street or even your Panasonic Consumer gleaned from this team- on “Internet Safety” for safely use technology to research firm. “Bringing the own family videos or photos, Electronics Company, which work: tips). Then, ask what she’s help build their skills, visit Internet to living room televi- you now will be able to watch is offering a Web-enabled * Technology doesn’t just writing about or ask to join www.famlit.org. sion sets allows viewers to it on TV,”said Perry. series of Plasma HDTV’s. happen on a computer! Take her social networking “cir- 10 Tips To Get Your Book Published (STATEPOINT) est book promotions firm. He often * Self-publish. This means you represent you or a publisher to pub- * Attend Book Expo America Over 412,000 books were published helps self-published or first time invest money to print your books. lish you, create a book proposal. You (www.bookexpoamerica.com), the in the past 12 months. That means authors. You get to keep all profits and retain must identify what your book is annual publishing event featuring over 1,100 books are flooding the PTA (www.plannedtvarts.com) control of the editing, cover, and about, why you’re qualified to write publishers, literary agents, editors marketplace daily - or almost one a has helped many authors become content. It’s best to find a distributor it, how big the marketplace is, what and booksellers. minute. best-sellers, nurturing thousands of who can sell your book to bookstores your competing titles are, and how So how can you break through the unknowns to become household and libraries, and generate sales to you plan to promote and market the * Read about the publishing indus- clutter to get your book published, names. Their clients include: Wiley corporations and associations. A book. It’s not enough to have a good try. “Publishers Weekly” is the mag- promoted, and sold? & Sons, Simon & Schuster, distributor typically takes about 25 idea or a well-written book. azine covering book publishing. “The good news is there’s no bet- Harper Collins, Random House, to 30 percent of the proceeds. * Publishers are looking for They also have a free daily e-zine. ter time in the history of publishing Penguin Putnam and McGraw-Hill. * If you want to get published authors with a platform or follow- Consult for individuals seeking access to the Here are 10 tips from Feinblum on quickly, keep most of your profits, ing. Create a Web site, blog regular- www.publishersweekly.com. marketplace,” says publishing veter- how to get published: and lay-out little money, consider ly, build an e-zine mailing list, pod- * Tell everyone you know you’re an Brian Feinblum. “You’re no * If you want a traditional pub- using print-on-demand publishers cast, speak at local groups, and net- trying to get published. Send sample longer at the mercy of big publish- lisher to publish your book you usu- such as iUnivese.com, Trafford, or work at LinkedIn.com and other chapters to friends, co-workers, fam- ing houses. You can get a book pub- ally need a literary agent. An agent Blurb.com. Instead of printing thou- sites. ily, etc. You may get lucky and get lished on your own with minimal will take 15 percent of the money sands of books in advance, they * Check if the media is featuring discovered. At the very least, you’ll financial investment - and reap a the book generates. Once a literary print a book when a consumer the topic your book covers. If it’s fic- get useful feedback. greater percentage of the profits.” agent agrees to represent you and orders it. tion, find similar novels. You want For additional tips on getting your Feinblum, a former book editor finds a publisher, it can take another * Publish an e-book. No printing is to follow a trend and tie into it. book published or promoted, email and publicist, is the chief marketing 12-18 months to publish the book. To involved. People order your book However, uniqueness counts. If [email protected]. To officer of Planned Television Arts locate an agent, consult the online and it’s downloaded or yours is the only book of its kind, learn more about book publicity, (PTA), the nation’s largest and old- “Literary Market Place,” a directory emailed to them. you may have found an underserved visit www.plannedtvarts.com. available at most libraries. * To convince a literary agent to niche, ready to be exploited. Friday, January 30, 2009 • THE VILLAGER • 3 MONEY &BUSINESS How To Save Your Home From Foreclosure
(STATEPOINT) Call your lender and speak with a loan from a new lender to pay your America’s foreclosure crisis con- the loan modification or foreclosure existing lender. You can do this to tinues to hit home among families department. Speak with somebody pay off your foreclosure lender nationwide. in a position of authority. entirely or simply bring your loan Approximately one million prop- Ask about modifying your loan. current. erties now are in some stage of fore- There are different types of modifi- If your credit is good or you have closure and a million more are in cations, including moving debt to equity in your property you should danger of joining them, say indus- the end of the loan’s life or lowering be able to refinance, even if foreclo- try experts. your interest rate and payments sure proceedings already have To put things in perspective, one temporarily until you can get back begun. in every 464 U.S. households on track. After foreclosure has begun, refi- received a foreclosure notice during “You’ve already broken your nancing lenders will demand higher a recent month, according to promise, so be honest about your interest rates and charge fees for the RealtyTrac Inc., a national database predicament: Did you lose your job, loan. of foreclosure properties. And if get divorced or have an illness? If you say it’s only going to take a short OTHER WAYS TO STOP conditions don’t improve dramati- FORECLOSURE: cally, that number will rise to one in period to get back on track with pay- every 33 households over the next ments and it’ll take longer, you’re Active military personnel and two years, according to a report by only hurting yourself,” he says. their families (and anyone who co- The Pew Charitable Trust. IS YOUR HOME WORTH signed a loan with them) are protect- “What it all comes down to is if SAVING? ed from foreclosure, allowing for families are going to save their temporary suspension of collection homes, they’ll have to do it them- Determine if you have any equity actions. You can even get a property selves,” says Lloyd Segal, author of in your house or an overwhelming back if it was sold or reduce your the new book, “Stop Foreclosure emotional attachment to it. current loan rate. Now: The Complete Guide to Saving “Equity” refers to the market For its part, bankruptcy will put Your Home and Your Credit” (AMA- value of your property less the bal- an immediate halt on foreclosure, COM). ance owed on liens against it and the but usually only for a temporary There are several keys to save costs of sale. If you have equity, it is period. Moreover, bankruptcy will your home from foreclosure, accord- economically worth saving. Be sure harm your credit for the future. ing to Segal. you correctly value your home, tak- If the foreclosure itself is defec- ing into account any declining local tive, you might be able to get it halt- MOVE FAST TO DEAL WITH property values. ed. In most cases, you will have to YOUR LENDER: If you have no equity but an emo- consult an attorney to see if the loan Many wait until days before a tional commitment, you still may violated any laws or if the lender foreclosure sale by their lender, at wish to save your home. If you have made a mistake in the foreclosure which point there’s not much to be no equity or emotional attachment, process - such as filing papers incor- done. consider selling as an alternative to rectly or not giving you the required “The most important thing when foreclosure. time before next steps. you fall behind on mortgage pay- For more tips, read Segal’s new REFINANCE BEFORE book, “Stop Foreclosure Now.” ments and you know you can’t keep FORECLOSURE HITS: up, is to contact your lender,” stress- es Segal. Refinancing consists of obtaining Tips For Working From Home
(STATEPOINT) With over 24 million Americans New Ways To Find working from home, either part- time or full-time, a person’s house has to be more than a castle — it has to be a place to get things done. Jobs Or Customers Whether you’re telecommuting to a job or running a business out of your house, you’ll need more than a (STATEPOINT) Members can post an invite to see desk, a phone and the discipline to who is looking to meet near buckle down and keep away from In this tight economy,it doesn’t matter if one is a professional where they live or work. Users the TV. also have the ability to respond to To get the most out of working looking for work or a small busi- ness owner looking for cus- invitations and postings from oth- from home — without slacking off ers. or becoming a workaholic who tomers, it all boils down to the same thing — networking with MeetingWave’s John Boyd never sees the family — you’ll need noted on the service’s blog that to get organized and equipped with the right people to get ahead. New Internet sites now are “the point about networking is the right communications technolo- that every new business or social gy. springing up to help professionals do this — and they go beyond con- relationship starts with two or “Communications technology is more strangers meeting.” the bedrock… to make it easy necting users with friends like such social-networking Web sites For job hunters, services such to manage information and commu- as these can be invaluable. They nicate within a company and with as Facebook, MySpace, or LinkedIn. These new business can learn about opportunities in customers,” says William Stofega, their hometowns, find out more an IDC technology analyst who spe- sites help people make new con- nections and move them from the information about prospective cializes in issues relating to small bosses, introduce one person in businesses. online world to the real world where they can help the most. their network to another, ask Home workers need many of the questions or build their reputa- same technologies as large business- Stanford University sociology professor Mark Granovetter tions by answering other’s ques- es — like phones, mobile devices tions, or just post their profiles in and instant messaging — but they recently conducted research that supports the value of making new the hopes that someone reaches need them to be simpler. out to them. “They want solutions, not just connections. He found that between 50 and 70 percent of new Store owners and small busi- products. They need technology to nesses also can tap into these solve problems to free up time for jobs are discovered by reaching out to people job seekers only services. They can contact each dinner with the family,” says Bill other for ideas about attracting Taylor, Vice President of know vaguely. According to him, these people have access to infor- new customers. They also can Panasonic’s Communications reach out to customers directly, Solutions Group. mation that close friends and fam- ily don’t. making advertising and promo- Here are some tips on making tion much faster and receiving working from home more produc- Choose phone and computer equipment that stands up to hard work. “I call it ‘the strength of ‘weak ties.’” Granovetter told “Stanford feedback quickly. tive: Small businesses and shops * Separate Work From Home Life: with ruggedized handsets that are colleagues. If your company uses a Magazine.” “People find jobs resistant to drops and coffee spills. system such as Panasonic’s new KX- through people they don’t know that establish such a presence Establish a private space for a prop- also provide their customers with erly-furnished home office where Go for the optional headset to com- NCP500 or NCP1000 Network so well.” municate hands-free so you can mul- Communications Platform, you can Users don’t have to be tech another way to hear about or get you can close the door. Separation is through to their businesses. about more than physical space, titask while talking. have your work calls follow you to savvy to benefit from these servic- * Limit Distractions: The kids, your home or mobile phone, making es either. Online social networks, once however. Create a work schedule reserved primarily for informal and stick to it, making sure to keep pets, TV and even the phone, email your house sound like part of the Recently launched and your refrigerator all can be dis- bigger enterprise. Such technology MeetingWave (www.Meeting social networking, quickly are channels of communication open to becoming a primary resource for your boss or customers, and always tractions. Don’t get sidetracked. provides flexibility and growth, Wave.com) lets members build Some home workers find it easiest to allowing you to connect speaker- their circle of acquaintances by job hunters and people who want hit deadlines. Be sure your schedule to grow their businesses. has an end time where you switch schedule lunchtime, break times phones or network cameras for posting invites to meetings. back to “home and family mode.” and even set aside specific times to videoconferencing. make phone calls or answer emails. For more tips on new home office * Make Rugged Choices: Just as Figure out what works best for you. technology, visit you wouldn’t choose a rickety desk, * Rely On Technology To Make panasonic.com/ncp. Do Airfare Bargains Still Exist? select equipment that stands up to Life Easier: Today’s technology can “One out of every two workers is hard work. Choose business-class help you communicate and collabo- either operating a small business or (SPM WIRE) computers and phones that are opti- rate efficiently with colleagues or employed by one,” points out Taylor. mized for small or medium-sized customers. If you telecommute to “Working from home is particularly With gas prices maintaining high levels, airlines are simultaneously businesses. For instance, Panasonic work, find out if your calls can be attractive to many of these compa- eliminating flights, cutting perks and increasing fares — leaving travelers has a new line of Multi-Cell DECT routed to your home phone or even nies, but it’s all about staying well to wonder if cheap flights are still possible. 6.0 telephones that include models your computer and how to transfer connected.” “Good deals do exist; don’t let today’s gloom and doom news get you calls between your home and your down and deter you from taking that well-deserved vacation with your fam- ily,” said Carl Schwartz, chief travel officer for Cheapflights.com, a search engine that allows flexible travelers to easily find cheap flights. MITTENS DOESN’T LIKE THE VET. “By taking the time to search for a deal, you will find something that works for you. Keeping your options open will go a long way toward find- ing something that makes everyone happy without breaking the bank,” he A 100 MILE RIDE says. 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NEW PRICE WEBSTER LAKE Access - WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – DUDLEY – 14 Edward Rd! 8+ Rm WOODSTOCK - 1979 Route 198! OXFORD – 26-1 Thayer Pond Dr! 4Rm 118 810 Beacon Park! Middle Pond WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 80’ DUDLEY – 26 West Main St! Ideal Lakeside Ave! More Land & House for Ideal Garden Unit w/Water Views! Colonial! 1/2 Acre Corner Lot! Fully 8Rm Cape! Private/Wooded 3.26 Condo! 816’ Garden Unit! Water View! Waterfront Lot! One of the Absolute Best Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Custom Professional Building! Parking to the Applianced! Din Rm w/Chair Rail! Fam Acres! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! 2-Car Less $$/Taxes! Idle Your Boat to Open 10 Beautiful Acres! Sandy Beach! Fantastic Shorelines on the Lake! Perfectly Level! Colonial! Panoramic Views! Granite Kit! Rear! Suitable for a Number of Recently Remodeled! Applianced! Marble Waters! Swim Just Steps Away! Nature Lakeside Pool! 1100’ of Yr Round Living or Rm! 1st Flr Laundry! 15x15' Master Garage! Sunroom! Deck! Needs TLC! Tile Bath! 1 Bedroom! Central Air! Pool! Sandy Beach! Western Exposure Across Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master Opportunities! Updated Colonial! High Lovers Back Yard! 7 Rm Contemp Cape! as 2nd Home! Applianced! 5 Rms! 2 Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Rm! Bdrm w/Full Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 3/4 Conveniently Near Southbridge Line, Move-in Condition! Frplcd Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! the Widest Expanse of the Lake with Traffic Count! Excellent Visibility! Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Baths Total! CAir! Sunsets to Die For! 10,183’! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! Cathedrals! Bdrms! 2 Car Garage w/Openers! I-84, Rte 20 & MA Pike! $119,900.00 2.5 Baths! Don't Pass it By! $224,900.00 $749,900 $189,900.00 Neighborhood Setting! $289,900.00 $229,900.00 $349,900.00 Garage! And More! Town Services! $325,000.00 2 Car Garage!
NEW PRICE WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 50’ WATER WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE! 6 S. Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – Middle WEBSTER LAKE – Waterfront Lot! Spectacular FRONT! 2 Lots as One! On the Lake 7 Rm Colonial w/Character & Charm! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' South Pond - Southern Exposure! 95' Pond! Prime Southwestern Build Your Waterfront Vacation Home on Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Waterfront! Ideal Summer or Yr Round 3,660', across the Street 10,488’! Ideal 2nd Home or Enjoy Year Rd! Exposure – Spectacular Sunsets! this South Facing "South Pond" Piece of Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Views of North Pond! Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Use! 9,823' Lot! Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 80’ Waterfront! Level 31,005’Lot! Paradise! 5,486’! Ideal "Solar" Setting! 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! Fireplaced! Hardwoods! 2/3 Bdrms! 2 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Full Walk-out Build Your Dream Home! 7Rms! 2 Complete Kitchens! Tired of Cooking, Having Company, 1.5Baths! Garage! $498,900.00 2 Look Directly Out at the Lake! Baths! Enjoy Nearby Indian Ranch! Ever Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Lower Level - Finish for More Rms! 3Bdrms! 3 Baths! Sandy Beach! Changing Water Views! $409,900.00 w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Walk to Point Breeze Restaurant! Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! All the Benefits of a Direct Waterfront In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! Priced Below Assessed Value! Garage! $225,000.00 Additional Adjacent Buildable Gardens! Security! And More! $398,900.00 $698,900.00 Each $249,000.00 at a Fraction of the Price & Taxes! C/Air! And More! $1,799,900.00 $269,900.00 Waterfront Lot! $219,900.00 $749,900.00
2 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 APT. ONT www.NewEnglandMoves.com OUNG Y SEE THIS! 2ND FLR ARDWOOD FLRS WATERFR EW TO MARKET H N Inger Christensen 508/769-3823 THOMPSON, CT. - $214,900 THOMPSON, CT. - $359,900 WEBSTER - $699,900 WEBSTER - $209,900 WEBSTER - $169,900 WOODSTOCK, CT - $149,900 Lge Cape w/4rm apt 2nd flr. 3br, Younger 4 br Colonial, extra cabs, Waterfront! Your own 98 ft 10-12 Rm Colonial, 5br 3 full ba, 2 5 Yr young Split-entry, open fl plan, Beautiful Townhouse with view, 508/365-3561 2ba, new kitch & heat, deck, gran c-tops, 40 ft farmers porch, Peninsula. Waterview from every half ba, 4 firepls, 2 staircases, 7 3br 3ba, sliders to deck, yard. 5rm 1.5ba, deck, all new cabinets, garages, country setting. more room, 9-10 rms, 4 docks, more! zone ht, needs some work Close to Rt 395. hdwds & tile floors. Licensed in MA & CT 7 Walker Road 433 East Thompson Road 131 Birch Island Road 750 School Street 21 Brown’s Brook Road 449 Dugg Hill Road
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DUDLEY: Immaculate, WEBSTER -- Big, solid young 1392 sq. ft. three-family on 1/3 acre -- Townhouse on dead-end 3-3-3 -- living room -- for- EW LISTING N EW LISTING street – Spacious, cabi- mal dining -- big, eat-in N net-packed kitchen – din- kitchen -- hardwood floors - ing area with slider to - storage areas -- detached DUDLEY: Newly listed commercial building and THOMPSON: Sunken family room. E.PUTNAM: Luxury at its best! DANIELSON: Better than new. This unique deck – 14x17 ft. living 2-car garage -- handicap land. Located in a high traffic setting w/good vis- Applianced eat-in kitchen, formal Georgeous 3 bdrm home w/all the 3 bdrm Ranch has been completely room – three bedrooms – ramp -- vinyl siding -- ibility. 5700+ sf in very good condition on .78 dining and two-car garage are just a amenities you could wish for. Finished redone. Open floor plan, fabulous kitchen 1.5 baths – garage – oil recent roof -- some updates acre lot all level and paved. Currently operating few amenities in this rambling Ranch basement, sun porch, inground pool w/vaulted ceiling, hrdwd throughout. Easy heat – pets allowed needed -- family-owned as a car dealership $695,000. $235,900. and much more $297,000. access to highway & interstate $210,000. since 1924. R/E Tax $1477 $225,000 R/E Tax $2320.28 $204,900
WEBSTER WEBSTER – Lovely cen- – 2268 sq. ft. Raised Ranch in very good ter hall, hip roof colonial CANTERBURY-BINGHAM RD: REDUCED neighborhood -- cabinet KILLINGLY-ZADORA – eat-in kitchen – formal Move right in. Totally updat- WEBSTER MA: Empty and waiting EASTFORD-OLD COLONY RD: dining room – front-to- kitchen -- dining area HEIGHTS: 3 bedroom, 3.5 ed $275,000. for a new owner. Extra large lot. 8 7-room Colonial. Close to Rt.44 back fireplaced living w/sliders to deck -- living bath $249,900. rooms, enclosed porch. $169,900. for easy commute! $349,900. room – spacious room -- three bedrooms -- screened porch – hard- ceramic bath -- lower level family room -- hardwoods woods – garage – convenient to highways, shopping, REDUCED schools. -- replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. R/E Tax $2048 $259,900 R/E Tax $1950 $199,900 PUTNAM: The roomiest of ranches THOMPSON-WAGHER RD: PLAINFIELD-MARIE ST: PRESTON-RT 184: GRANDVIEW ESTATES built w/superior quality. Almost 1600 sq. WEBSTER -- Charming 7 room Colonial, 2.5 baths. 7 room home on Amos Lake. ft. on main level. w/finished basement. 8 Rm. Colonial. Gentleman PHASE II 19th century Cape with Was $289,000 - Now $274,000 2100 sq.ft. year round cottage. Extremely well maintained $199,900. Farm. Reduced to $399,900. PIASTA ROAD, DUDLEY eat-in kitchen... COMMERCIAL CONDOS LAND FIVE 2-ACRE LOTS STILL pantry...1st floor laun- Thompson: Own your own Package store. property consists of 4 mobile homes. Woodstock: Fawn Ridge, 2 Br condo located out in the country Thompson 2.83 acres w/ frontage on 2 roads $48,000. AVAILABLE IN THIS 2 are owned by seller. Quiet Corner Spirits Inc. all equipment, fixtures & liquor $109,900 E.Putnam 2.05 acres $135,000 • 51 acre lot w/home $450,000 dry... dining room...4 license, Inventory additional LOVELY TEN-LOT Thompson Hills: Throw away the lawn mower & relax in this Putnam 5.22 acres $118,000 • 1 acre- $31,000 BR... 2 baths... wide Hartford Pike: 780 sq. ft. on .34 acre. High visibility. 300 ft. from Killingly Crossing incredibly priced 2 bedroom condo. Well-maintained & ready to Thompson 123.5 acres $750,000 SUBDIVISION Danielson: 14oo sq. ft. 2nd level-for lease move right into. Located in a private setting and only minutes to Woodstock .67 acre $69,000 • 48 acres $650,000 Road and utilities completed. board floors... recent Killingly: Turnkey business-building has 4376 sq. ft. Parking for 22. $700 mo. I-395. Thirty minute commute to Worcester and Providence E. Putnam 7 Aldrich Rd. Lots available • 5 River Jct-lots available Great schools, convenient windows and furnace... central location... minutes to Pomfret: For lease Office space on Rt.101, 935 sq.ft -$1100/mo. 570 sq.ft.- $159,000 Sterling 2.12 acres $74,000 $700/mo Thompson, Riverside Dr: 2 Bdrms. Call about buyer incentive on Brooklyn 1.3 acres $90,000 commuter, location, low taxes. Break ground on your dream home! schools, shopping, highway! Putnam: For lease or sale-high visibility on Kennedy Dr. w/easy access to I-395. 3 purchase $149,900 Eastford 1 acre w/water rights $99,000 Lots priced at $125,000 and $150,000 R/E Tax $1498 $209,900 professional building complexes w/only 3 units left. Putnam, Perry St. Condos: Starting at $199,000 many to choose Killingly .93 acre & 1.73 aces, Williamsville Rd $69,000 ea. For Sale: Arch St., Putnam -1320 sq. ft Brick building. High ceiling $110,000 from. Putnam Location. Brooklyn 9.58 acre lot septic in $119,900 Plainfield for Sale: 4000+ sq. ft. 1 1/2 story commercial/office with apartment. Brooklyn Blowout Special: 2 Bdrms. 2 Ba, 1457 sq. ft. $199,900 Cantebury 2+ acre lots Recently renovated located on Rt. 12. Convenient to downtown & I-395. $375,000 “Over 55” community Oneco 2.2 acre lot $74,000 STERLING REALTY ESTABLISHED 1962 Downtown Danielson Lease: 1200 sq. ft. of professional space. Nicely built out. Killingly, Athol St.: 5 rooms $129,900 Thompson 2+ acre lot $135,000 $700/month Find the homes of your neighborhood WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 47TH YEAR THE REAL ESTATE SECTION Friday, January 30, 2009 • THE VILLAGER • 5
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At election’s end, every- resolve the issue. for the measure. “America can no longer ilies nationwide are facing * Provide each representa- one at the meeting has a rep- After negotiations, the The whole meeting then afford politics as usual,” says tough choices on such issues tive with a means of commu- resentative. town meeting is reconvened. gathers to discuss the propos- Erdman. “We need our gov- as jobs, health care, education nicating with constituents. Each representative then If an agreement has not been al and vote on it. ernment to make intelligent and taxes. To help accomplish this, the meets with constituents to reached, representatives For more tips on tackling decisions time after time.” Many communities strug- Center for Collaborative strategize and establish ways meet with their constituents community problems, read gling with a particularly divi- Democracy has developed a sive issue will schedule a process called “personally town meeting to find a solu- accountable representation” tion all sides can accept. But that can be used by any com- typically, many people want munity and its representa- Painting Tips For Your Bedroom to air opinions, and the issue tives. It works as follows: may be so complex that Organizers of the town most prefer soothing environments for frame or posts, instead of your walls. opposing camps don’t have meeting ask candidates to (STATEPOINT) bedrooms. The best colors for this are * Consider decorative painting, such enough time to iron out dif- step forward to be on a negoti- If the old saying is true that your soft blue, ivory, khaki or camel, such as as color washing, stripes or stenciling, to ferences. ating committee to solve a home is your castle, then your bedroom Valspar Ultra Premium Journal Book soften a room's angles and corners. Color “If the issue is important problem. Each candidate is is your personal sanctuary and should 4004-5A, which is a grayish blue, or washing is a random blending technique enough, the community can given time to explain his or be decorated to reflect individual taste. Milestone 6007-1B, a warm off-white created by applying translucent glaze still find a solution,” says Sol her point of view. For some, bedrooms provide escapes ivory tone. Golden hues also work well, colors over a dry base paint. A criss- Erdman, president of the Everyone at the meeting from daily life -- places to shut the door like Fairmont Suite Gold, 3003-8A, a gold- cross motion done with lighter colors Center for Collaborative then fills out a ballot designed and decompress. Others want uplifting, en khaki color. creates the look of parchment. Democracy and co-author of to group like-minded citizens light or peaceful spaces. Still others wish * If the bedroom looks boring, "lift" it "If you're an early riser,you'll get up no the new book, “The Cure for around their most appropri- for invigorating places where they wake by painting the wall behind the bed to matter what," stresses McGuire. "But if Our Broken Political ate representative. and feel charged for the day. create a focal point against which to you're a night owl, you spend more time Process,” which offers new The election can be visual- A bedroom should be suited for the place the headboard or pillows. Pick a awake in the bedroom. A warm color ways for communities to ized as follows: Imagine each individual or couple who sleeps there. deeper color to make the headboard might be conducive to dark nights spent solve problems. candidate for the negotiating This often can be achieved through cre- "pop." Select a color from the fabric or reading before sleeping." “If everyone attending the committee goes to a different ative use of color and the easy task of carpet in the room so all pieces work Thinking about personal needs and town meeting can choose a part of the room. Each person painting the room to suit your desires. together. color preferences will go a long way in spokesperson who shares at the meeting then gathers "Your bedroom is the most personal * If the room has lots of light, consider creating the perfect sleeping sanctuary. their outlook, those represen- around the candidate he or space in your house, so it should reflect a light, breezy paint color. If you have a For more painting tips and to explore tatives can meet to negotiate she prefers. who you are," says Ann McGuire, basement bedroom or a darker room, colors, visit www.valspar.com. an agreement all can sup- However, to keep the com- founder of Beehive Studios and color don't hesitate to choose darker colors. port,” he suggests. “Each rep- mittee to a reasonable size, if consultant to Valspar. "Don't worry * Unorthodox colors can work well. resentative can then explain any candidate has few sup- THAT WALL ISN’T about what others may think. Choose "Once, I painted a windowless room a to the people he represents porters, he can be asked to your favorite colors and have fun. Above chocolate brown and it worked surpris- how the agreement meets step down and his supporters all, think about the purpose of your bed- ingly well. It was a cozy, inviting place," GOING TO their concerns.” asked to move to their second room and what kind of personal space says McGuire. Some recommended The way for a community choice. This process is repeat- you want to create." browns are Chocolate Cheesecake 2006- PAINT ITSELF. to solve virtually any major ed until all remaining candi- There are many ways to achieve color 7B, a brown with some yellow in it, and problem, according to dates have a minimum goals, McGuire emphasizes. Here are La Fonda Santa Fe Brown 2006-7A, a FIND SOMEONE WHO Erdman, is to follow a process threshold of support; say at some "tricks of the trade": truer brown. Another good color is a to transform divisive issues least five percent of the town WILL ON OUR deep coral which works with cream col- into outcomes serving every- meeting. * Since bedrooms are private, you may ored furniture. body. The keys to this process Some people may not want EASY-TO-USE select a different color than those used * Consider the color of furniture. Find are to: to publicly disclose which of ONLINE DIRECTORY. elsewhere in the house. You can shut the a color that is pleasing and harmonizing. * Organize the town meet- their neighbors is their first door and treat it as its own individual For dark wood like mahogany, go with All local. ing — which may include choice. The community can space, so use a color that you love. bold colors. For lighter toned wood, use All the time. dozens or hundreds of people achieve the same result with TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com * While you shouldn't feel restricted, light colors. You even can paint your bed with divergent views — into a preferential ballot, on VILLAGER REAL ESTATE
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DUDLEY- Waterfront DUDLEY DUDLEY- Tobin Farms 159 Pierpont Rd. 24 Prospect Ave. Dudley/Oxford Rd. $232,900 $234,900 Starting at $399,900 Unusual A-Frame w/view of Pierpont Immaculate Ranch, kitchen w/dining Originally priced at $519,900...Beautiful E area, hdwd flrs throughout, modern new subdivision quietly tucked away in HOLLAND. Pond, open floor plan, eat-in kitchen, Priced to sell quickly! 3 BR SOUTHBRIDGE. Fantastic young colo- STURBRIDGE. 3 BR ranch on gor- master BR on upper level, garage w/loft, baths, 1st fl laundry w/washer & dryer, a country setting but convenient to I- Ranch on nice level lot with deeded nial! 3 BR, 2.5 baths, front-back LR geous 1+ acre lot! Needs some work, easy access to major highways, new lower level has walk-out easy to finish a 395 and the Masspike. This beautiful beach rights to Lake Hamilton. DR w/ w/ vaulted ceiling, gas log FP. 2 car but with a little investment, this could solar hot water system, wood insert in family room, includes modern 1/2 bath, colonial is up and ready for immediate skylight & sliders. $147,000. Bob fireplace. patio, deck off laundry. occupancy. Sell Your Maynard. garage. $297,735. Dick, Jerry or be a nice home! $149,900. Paul Jennifer. Bouvier. Home Ownership Month in Auburn - Ask The Experts House Here! Free Workshops on Radon; Title 5, Selecting Contractors For Additions Feb 12 & 14 - Radon Feb 18 & 21 - Title 5 Feb 25 & 28 - Contractors REDUCED
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Christina Wu Strapless Laminate Beds Lathes $450 (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights Baby Set Speakers/Woofer Glass and brass dinette Gown with train. Size 8. w/Underdrawer Storage, Backpack 3 Wood Frame Solid Car Seat $45 set Perfect for 1st Purchased at Kleinfelds Headboards & Nightstands. Never Used Glass Door Highchair, Playpen, Stroller, Carseat, Swing. $250 $20 (2)Sofas $150/$300 apartment. $50. NYC. Elegant beading $200 All $100 24”x50” Toaster-Oven Call (508)943-6367 with organza & silk/satin (2) Twin Canopy White Call (508)943-7215 30-Gallon Electric Wedding Gown Boy’s (3-4 yr) Bike material. $700. $35 New $40 French Provincial Beds. Hot-Water Heater Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, B.O. For All Computer Call (508)949-2528 2 Bureaus, Nightstand, 8’ Fisher Plow LP Gas Wall heater Used. $200 774-272-2459 Lingerie Chest, w/Green 508-278-2729 Compaq FS7600 Old stlye off 1995 F-250. 712-299-5239 All In Excellent Condition Lexmark Printer/Copier/Fax Lingerie Chest. Frame & Hydraulics included. 508-943-2007 Dirt Bike $250 All Lexmark Printer 2003 RM65 Suzuki $750 or best offer. All For $550 OBO 508-892-4982 Call Jeff @ Brand New Bunk CARPET Cherry Dining Great condition, asking Antique Tall, Computer Desk (Corner) $1200. *MUST SELL* (978)857-0305 Beds and 2 30 Yards - $549 Room Table $195 OBO Call (774)696-3360 Mirrored Includes Pad & With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs All French Country Dressers and 2 captains chairs. Office Chair (Cully) Pedestal Table Sideboard/ Installation. $65 Italian made, all wood, Black Ethan Allen Beautiful wood frame Plush Or Berber. Only $500. Double Window finish, oval shape. built in Dresser/Foyer includes mattresses, pillows, Cherry TV Armoire Entertainment Center New, Vetter High Pro 4 leaf, 16 “ wide, 49” long, Furniture ladder (never used). $2000 We Also Only $300. 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood Piece or best offer. $300 With Screens. (without leaf) 38” wide 3pc Wall Unit Carry Linoleum Must be seen to appreciate. Measures 76”Long 30” high. Lovely piece imported Call (508)987-1594, leave Prices are negotiable. Numerous Dog Tables -Sofa, Butler, from Manchester, Call Tom at 61”High $200. End & Nested tables message will return call. (508)864-1092 Breed Books Call (508)949-7539 England. Over 100 Years C & S Carpet Mills $650 OBO Queen-Size Old. Carving, Columns, Brand New 508-886-2624 508-867-9734 Couch/Sleep-sofa 7 Drawers, Serving Area, Chickering Marine Hemi 16-Year Old Front load washer & dryer Toll Free Soft pastel colors Burl Inlay Detail. Small Spinet Piano Computer Engine Double Pane Shelves For Candelabra. set. $1200. 1-800-861-5445 Leave Message Call (774)364-0367 Baby Grand & CPU, Printer/Scanner/ 1959 With Latham Blower 508-208-8401 Appraised At $2400 Copier-In-One, Windows And Four Carburetors Windows 74” High x 63” With Screens: Can schedule viewing Brand-New Bench XP, Flat-Screen Monitor, $8000 OBO on weekends Wide x 23” Deep. Automatic Scrubbing Case Tractor $700. 1993 Chevrolet Desk (Great Condition) (4) 22.75”W/40”H 1948 VAC With (10) 22.75”W/48”H 774-230-1763 Camaro; 21,270 miles, all Asking $500 Call 508-259-8805 508-248-6949 Power-Head Sickle-Bar Mower. Call 774-200-1561 (9) 22.75”W/56”H Amana Air $500 original, $5000. Email For Photo Asking $1650 OBO Call (508)765-9316 leave Dresses With Crank Opening [email protected] Reconditioned Prop International Harvester Dark Wood Curio (1) 40.75”W/41”H Conditioner message Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All 18,000 btu only used 4 Price Is $1250 19” Pitch, Fits Two-Row Corn Planter 55” Wide x 77” Tall, brand new. (2) 34.75”W/48”H summers, 2 heavy for me to Merc Cruisers Trailer-Type, With Christmas 18” Deep Call (508)981-6762 Asking $50 OBO Per Set lift. $400 new, sell for $200. Athena Stereo $85 Hydraulic Lift. Sports Card Glass Doors On Top, With 774-262-8929 Ask for Pat, $800 OBO Three Drawers Below. Entertainment (508)885-5542 Speakers 508-826-2029 860-974-9811 Specials $500 1996 Tigershark Baseball/Football Center 3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent Came Back With Highchair Two-Seat Jetski Antique Red quality, fantastic sound. 2 Cedar Chest & Basketball/Hockey Patio Set Vermont Casting speakers. Asking $380 Him From Racing/Boxing $50 & Trailer for pair. Rocker Rookies/Stars/Sets/Singles White Crib EVERYTHING MUST GO! $1275 Gas Heater Call (508)341-4659 Vietnam... Multi-Colored Cushioned 508-987-0977 1964 Handpainted All Cards 75% Off Book! Mattress Included $300 5-Phone Executone Office Excellent Condition. Top, Cherry Wood Cedar Asking Price $1700 Picture. Painter Has (Hope) Chest and Matching Including Vintage Cards Like 508-885-2866 Telephone System Mantle/Williams/Etc. Estate Furs $450 Call 508-867-5677 Gallery In Vietnam. Rocker. Both In Excellent Or Office 508-755-0972 Beautiful Condition. 508-864-9223 1 long, Grey, Persian lamb $300 Dental Chair coat. Size small w/matching Back up Powerpack for Asking Electric operates well, Would Computer, $100 Furniture Clawfoot Tub hat. In excellent condition, APARTMENT Entertainment Center Black & Decker Cedar Chest $300 be great for tattoo parlor, etc. Rocker $200 $400 $500/BO. 1 long Black Antique Stainless-Steel $200/BRO, like new. Auto Buffer 3 to choose from. $50 each. Persian Lamb. Size large. In Milkcan, $25 LIQUIDATION Redecorating and need $20 Call 508-756-2607 508-867-9566 Call (508)987-3143 Everything Must Go! good condition, but worn. Antique Singer Sewing space. Store-new 508-347-7441 Entertainment $300/BO. Machine, $50 Furniture condition, MUST SEE! Electric Dryer Entertainment (508)987-8483 (508)832-3684 Used 6 months, $100. IBM Selectric Typewriter Complete Hair Center Center Men’s Clothing Washer used holds x-large Solid Oak, Excellent & Table, $100 Salon loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen Solid Oak Wood, Custom Everything Must Pictures Condition. Accommodates Made. Custom Side Door Beauty Salon Set up equipment. $5000 or table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 Up To 52” Flat-Screen TV 508-461-9097 or best offer. Good condition For Tapes, Excellent Go!! Many Miscellaneous Equipment best offer. Everything you & DVD Player. Has Two Portable Dishwasher need to set up your beauty wrought iron & glass coffee Shelves And Small Closet. Condition. 62” Wide, Can Items 2 back to back, free floating table & end tables inlay with butcher block top, $250. 2 Pianos styling stations, $200 each shop. Measures 64” Long, Fit Up To A 30” TV Farmers table with 5 chairs, No Reasonable Please call (774)452-1760 w/stone, very nice, $50. 19” Wide, 30” High. $250 Firm Both in excellent condition or best offer. Apartment size freezer, $50. $200. Oak cabinets, various and tuned, Price includes Offer Refused Call Suzanne or email $150 Ask For Bob sizes, six pieces, $400. [email protected] Works well. 508-892-0254 move to 1st floor location in 508-949-6425 (508)886-6494 Call (508)340-2098 508-963-0714 Call (508)328-3438 Worcester County. Please for pictures call 508-885-3705 2-Horse Trailer ‘98 Sundowner (Extra High, Extra Wide), Dressing Room. Mint Condition. $9400 413-245-7055 20 Foot Dual Axel Flat Bed Trailer Medium Duty. 2500 GVW All Newly Rebuilt. $899 OBO 508-769-2351 200+ Music CD’s $8.00 each or 10 for $75. No rap. Email your want list: [email protected] Craftsman Miter Box with back saw. This is not cheap plastic. $65.00. Call (508)943-7215 3-Year Old Formal Living Room Couch Blue & Gold. Matching Wingback Chair Included. $400 508-832-7414 35MM Camera Pentax K-1000 with assortment of lenses 2 electronic flashes, and many other accessories. Sell all for $250. Call (508)943-5954 or days (508)943-7704 4 Spartan All Season Tires Size 185-65R-15. Used only 10K miles, paid $280, will sell $140. 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Perfect 4-Drawer File Cabinet $25 85lbs or weight, $40. asking $250. Radiator Covers Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes [email protected] All Excellent Condition 2 Available $1400. Asking For Two. Assembles Pier One Wicker Table & Call (508)885-4303 $1000 or best offer. Two Chairs With of 500. Starting at $21 or 508-637-1046 508-757-7796 9.75”W x 54.125”L In Minutes. Simply per roll. Also Gold Noon-6pm Call (508)779-0438 ask Removable Glass Top 22” H Plugs Into Standard $95 Presidential dollar rolls. Grooming for Justin Household Outlet. Extang Trifecta $60 Each Two-Piece Call for more Equipment LADIES Peter $500 TV/Microwave Hutch information, Tonneau Cover 1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer Nordic Trac Fits ‘06 Ford F150 crew cab DRESSER 508-832-7414 508-347-5725 $75 (508)832-3029 or 1 Romani Clipper Vac Walk Fit Skier/Rower (508)272-3433 with 5 1/2 ft. bed. Like new, (B&B Model) Large, With Mirror Microwave $125 508-397-5289 $275. 1 42 Inch Hydraulic & 2 Armoires Piano Call (508)987-0859 $30. Large capacity air Jane Fonda Non-Motorized Steam Radiator Grooming Table $1700 For All conditioner, $100. Ladies Maghogany, Werlitzer Shenandoah 1 Hydro Surge Bather (Negotiable) Treadmill Spinnet, With Bench. Good Covers size 6 Harley boots, $50. $125 Wood Stove Fishing Rods, Asking $2500 For All Handmade Men’s leather jacket, small, Condition. 43” long x 40” high x 13” 508-987-2419 Technalon Car Cover $800 Takes 20" to 24" logs. deep, 37”x40”x13” and Lead Chandelier $75. Bread maker, $15. Asking $150 or best offer Reels, Boxes, Toaster oven, $15. Fold-up Fits Car 16’-17’6” Includes Training Books 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Heavy Duty 9’ Fisher Contemporary Style $60 508-987-8885 (860)928-4015 good condition. Over $1000 Plugs, $150 (Negotiable) rocker, $100. Highway Plow Call (774)745-0153 508-885-9992 Call After 5pm Snow Tires if new. All three for $400 Streamers, One-way plow, set up for 508-892-1107 Call (508)832-5546 Mint Condition Oak Bedroom Set Pine Headboard & 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like Etc. backhoe or truck, $650. new, winter ‘07. $300 or best Technics Keyboard Fisher Snow-Foil Type Heavy Large Double Handicapped Queen bed and mattress, Footboard offer. hutch, nightstand and SX-KN 5000 with bench and Archery Duty 8’ Plow for truck Stainless-Steel Double-Sized, With Rails. Call (508)234-7930 stand. Programmed-excellent $500 Scooter dresser with mirror. All in Also With Matching Dresser Sink $1,200 Or Best Offer excellent condition. Mattress condition. $800. Equipment Heavy Duty Hobart Meat & Dresser With Snow Tires Call (508)885-4777 Sporting goods, Call Between 3pm-5pm brand new. $1300 or BO. Mirror. Grinder. Floor type with large REDUCED! Mahogany TV and P235/75R15 $50 Machinist Tools & bowl. $375 w/Faucet & Sprayer (508)949-7638 Asking $300 Auto Tools, most half Video Stand Roof Racks For Van The Briggs & Stratton 12HP 43” x 22” Moving Must Sell $50. Mahogany Pineapple $15 Handicap walkers, Vertical Riding Mower $100 Headboard & $10-$30. 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Garden Plaza) batteries with switch, Seasoned, And Green Pet Sitting 508-637-1236 2005 Arctic Cat docking lights, S/S ladder, Wood Available. 508-341-6355 Part Time F7 Snowmobile Ski tow bar. $9600. Call For Area Pricing Service 310 GENERAL HELP Make Your Own Hours Low Miles, Real Fast. Call (508)943-5682 508-729-3368 Professional at Home Looking For Old WANTED Pursenably Yours Pet Sitting and Dog Walking All Local. DeWalt Is Looking For Reliable, 2005 Arctic Cat Outgoing Individuals Pellet Stove Member of National Power Shop Mystery Shoppers Interested in Selling 440 Z-Model 71 Chris Craft 31ft Association of Professional All the time. Earn Up To $100 Per Day! Women’s Purses Practically Brand New! Pet Sitters The Older The Better. Flybridge Cruiser Must Have Solid Cast Arm, Undercover Shoppers Host At-Home Parties Snowmobile $900 FIRM Established 1996 Like Brand New! twin 327 engines sleeps 6, TheHeartOf And Motor Must Run. Needed To Judge Retail & Or Corporate Events full head and shower, all Wood Burning Stove Certified • Bonded • Insured Massachusetts.com Contact Neil At Dining Establishments. Call Kathy For Details $7500 For Both fiberglass. $7350. $350 OBO 508-347-3826 508-341-8335 Experience Not Required 860-455-1979 508-987-9313 Call (508)333-1790 508-731-0556 Thank You! 877-787-6583 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 28, 2009
310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP WANTED WANTED WANTED Hampton PRESSMAN - Full-Time HELP WANTED Stonebridge Press Newspapers is looking for an Inn experienced web pressman. Harris experience a plus. Pressman is required to set up and run weekly Sturbridge newspapers and perform weekly maintenance. Graphic Design/Pagination Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401k, Paid Is now hiring for Vacations, and Holidays. the following Send Resume To: Stonebridge Press is currently seeking a positions Stonebridge Press Newspapers Graphic Design/ Page Layout artist. ATTN: Jean Ashton 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Position available immediately. Front Desk Or Fax To: 508-764-8102 Quark Xpress experience is a must. Or Email To: [email protected] Attendant Pagination experience is a plus, Apply in person but will train the right candidiate. Hampton Inn 442 LICENSED DAY 328 Main Street 400 SERVICES CARE Must be available to work flexible hours. Sturbridge MA 01566 Leicester Center Family Daycare 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Please forward resume to: NEED EXTRA 400 SERVICES Experienced Provider Has RENT RENT Openings For Your Child, [email protected] or by CASH? Toddler Through Work When You Want To! Dudley mail to Julie Clarke, c/o Stonebridge School-Age. Enclosed Yard, For Rent Part-Time Chauffeurs 402 GENERAL SERVICES Quiet Street. Flexible Hours. Brookside Press, 125 Elm St., Southbridge, MA Wanted To Go Out And Have Special Low Rates Available Two Bedroom A Great Time, Responsibly. At This Time. Apartments. 01550 CDL A Must To Make The Terrace BIG MONEY! Kathy $650 508-731-0226 A&H 508-892-9983 Affordable 2 Bedroom Three Bedroom www.limoaffair.net 508-769-1437 (cell) Apartments For Rent. Apartments JUNK License #2084989 Spacious, Fully $700-$900 Stonebridge Press is an EOE Part-Time Sales REMOVAL Southbridge Applianced. Please Call Position A/C In Every Unit! 508-943-1685 Available At A Busy Bridal MASONRY Daycare Starting at $696 Salon. Applicants Must Be I Have Full-time & Part-Time Dudley Mature, Personable, And Openings. Caring For • On-Site Laundry MOVING Children from Infants Large Three Bedroom 505 APARTMENTS FOR 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP Have A Flair For Fashion. • Basketball Court Apartment, In Family 25-30 Hours Per Week. To 12 Years. Meals/Snacks RENT WANTED WANTED CLEANING & Included. Lots Of Fun Neighborhood. (Wed. 10a-8pm, Flexible; • Playground Off-Street Parking, Thursdays 4pm-8pm, Activities. North Brookfield DEMOLITION CPR/First Aid Certified • Pool Washer/Dryer Hookups, Flexible; Friday/Saturday Large Kitchen With Pantry. Spacious 3 Bedroom, A MUST!) Southbridge/Dudley Line First Floor Apartment. Shipping/Receiving Clerk Lic #: 2079738 INCOME LIMITS APPLY Comes With Seperate Please Call Loren’s Bridal Section 8 Welcome Storage Room & Washer/Dryer Hookups, Part-Time position available at Stonebridge Press 508-347-5222 Call Tracie 508-765-7950 Private Deck. Off-Street Parking. Nice Newspapers. 30 hours per week, Tues/Wed/Thurs. For An Appointment Office Open From: $800/Month Plus Utilities Yard. Owner-Occupied Knowledge of processing outgoing bulk mail a plus. 448 FURNITURE $750/Month + Utilities Monday-Friday First/Last Required. Must be able to use fork truck and move Post Office Now 508-949-0855 No Smoking. Pets Negotiable Have Your 9:00am to 5:00pm References & Security heavy skids. Some heavy lifting required. Hiring! Clean Out Weekend & Evening Dudley Required Avg Pay $20/hour, Attics, Garages, Furniture Appointments 508-735-6718 Send Resume To: $57K/year, including Federal Neat & Clean Third Floor Cellars, Houses, Available Two Bedroom Apartment. Before 8pm Stonebridge Press Newspapers benefits, OT. Placed by Apartments, Professionally ATTN: Jean Ashton adSource, not affiliated Brookside Terrace Off-Street Parking. with USPS, who hires. Offices, Stores, Etc. Restored No Pets/Smoking. 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 1-866-533-4717 Appliances At Reasonable 11 Village Drive Credit & Reference Check. Or Fax To: 508-764-8102 Southbridge,MA 01550 $625/month Northbridge Or Email To: [email protected] Demolition Rates 508-943-6706 (Linwood) Truck Drivers Small Buildings First Floor, ATTN: Landlords Dudley Four Room Apartment. Wanted NO PETS, 333 SURROGATE 333 SURROGATE Class A CDL with Hazmat. Or House Owners (508)764-7675 One Bedroom, First Floor. Appliances, Washer/Dryer. NO SMOKING. MOTHERS MOTHERS Day Driving Clean & $700/Month Clean, Cozy, Quiet. Throughout Northeast. Paint Interiors Includes Heat & Hot Water. Off-Street Parking. Company Based in We Do The Work! Off-Street Parking. $800/Month Plus Security. North Brookfield. C&C Secure Building. No Pets. Includes Heat, Hot Water, Surrogate Retirees Welcome! 10% Discount Furniture Facelifting, Call 508-943-8826 Stove, Refrigerator, No Overnight Loads. With This Ad Painting, Caning, Properties Or 508-304-5742 Blinds & Carpeting. Mothers (508)867-3235 Stripping to Refinishing, Available Now Call And Repairs. LOOK & COMPARE Dudley 508-234-2025 Wanted 325 PROFESSIONAL 800-844-0034 Guaranteed. 2 Bedroom Two Bedroom Apartment, 508-473-4576 Established Surrogacy Program Luxury Condo On Second Floor Of Two Family seeks loving women to carry Free Estimates. Southbridge/Charlton Home. Large Kitchen, Pick-up & Delivery. Line. Appliances, Gas Gas-On-Gas Stove. couples’ biological babies. 21-44, Oxford prior birth experience required, BEHAVIORAL Fireplace, $795/Month Nice Area. Washer/Dryer & Two Bedroom, One Bath. Call The Also, Quality 1, 2 & 3 Trash Removal Included. Second Floor Of Two non-smokers, generous SPECIALIST Antique Bedroom Apartments! $675/Month Family Home. compensation. Life-Skills, Inc. located Junk Man Appliances, Off-Street First/Last &Security Appliances & Heat Included. in Webster has an SNOWPLOWING Doctor Parking. 508-479-7681 Good Condition, Quiet 1-888-363-9457 opportunity for an Neighborhood. No Dogs. www.reproductivelawyer.com experienced Human Trees Cut 508-248-9225 Sturbridge Dudley $1000/Month Services professional Two bedroom apartment. Very Nice, Clean Two Available February 1st Brush/Limbs Appliances, off-street Bedroom, First Floor. to work with 508-963-0714 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR developmentally delayed Removed parking, coin-op Stove, Refrigerator, washer/dryer on adults in the Southern Removal of Metal, Off-Street Parking. Close To RENT RENT Worcester County area. 500 REAL ESTATE premises. Major Routes. Appliances, $750/month including $700/Month SOUTHBRIDGE General duties would hot water. First & Last include writing and Furniture, TV’s. NOW AVAILABLE Construction 501 REAL ESTATE Call (508)765-0501 508-943-2670 BRAND NEW implementing behavioral WANTED APARTMENTS! plans, orientation materials Cellars & Sturbridge Holland facilitation, and King-Sized Line Ads Attics cleaned. Completely furnished Near Lake, Quiet Cozy 2 Bedrooms/$775. participation in various efficiencies. All utilities Available now. internal and external Demolition of small Two Bedroom. Stove & buildings, Tires. and cable. $200 per Refrigerator, Carpeted. Stove, refrigerator and BIGGER SPACE!!! committees. We are week. seeking a professional Jet Tub w/ Full Bath. Nearby dishwasher included. Leaves removed. Call Tammy at Boat Ramp & Swimming. BIGGER TEXT!!! person that is willing to Small Residential Secure building. work as part of a team 508-579-0539 Parking. Off-street parking. Get Yourself Noticed! Moves. No Pets. First/Last in performing all facets NO Pets. of client care. Furnaces Removed $650/Month ************** Available Now! Call (508)765-5852 As Low As $10 Extra • Bachelor’s Degree in Check-our-down-to- Charlton 508-612-4911 Human Services, or earth prices first! EQUAL HOUSING Large One Bedroom, Per Week HS Diploma & 5 Years Weekends also! OPPORTUNITY All Appliances, Utilities North Brookfield Southbridge (Conditions Apply, Call For Details) of Human Services Not Included. First & Last. 1 Bedroom Third Floor experience. ************** $650/Month 28 Spring Street Apartment. Stove & • Weekday schedule Central Mass 3 large rooms, first Refrigerator, Private All real estate advertising in 508-637-1563 PARTMENTS FOR PARTMENTS FOR with weekends off and Connecticut this newspaper is subject to floor. $625/monthly. Parking. No Smoking/Pets 505 A 505 A • Solid starting salary The Federal Fair Housing Act References and security $450 Per Month RENT RENT and great benefits 508-347-7804 Charlton ($550 Furnished) of 1968, which makes it Small One Bedroom. required. • Fulfilling working or illegal to advertise any Utilities Not Included. One environment Off-Street Parking. No pets. Washer/dryer Year Lease. Security Deposit 413-262-5082 preference, limitation or $600/Month Southbridge discrimination based on race, hookups. & Credit Check Please Send Resume To: Heat & Utilties Not Included. 51 Green Ave Southbridge color, religion, sex, handicap, Available 1/1/09 Call (508)867-2478 508-248-3743 Clean, Renovated 3-4 First Floor Three Bedroom, [email protected] familial status (number of Bedroom Unit. LEANING 508-248-1899 Or (508)867-7404 Newly Renovated. Porch, Or Fax To: 433 C children and or pregnancy), Available Immediately Washer/Dryer Hookup, 508-949-6129 national origin, ancestry, age, Southbridge Second Floor, Storage. Section 8 OK. marital status, or any Charlton North Brookfield Washer/Dryer Hookups, EOE/AA Two Bedroom Trailer/Single 1 bedroom, newly decorated. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY * TLC Home * intention to make an such New const. Heat/hot water. Personal Storage, Yard. First And Security preference, limitation or Family. Brand new kitchen, bath, 1 & 2 bedrooms great shape. $750, First & Last Required. MORTGAGE Cleaning discrimination. This Nice Flat Yard. Elevator accessible, onsite newspaper will not $750/Month $600 per month. Reasonably Good Call (508)864-6554 RECRUITER Have You Heard The laundromat, trash removal, Credit & References. knowingly accept any No Utilities private parking. Call (508)765-0914 Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” 508-248-1899 No Dogs, Please. ATTN: Current/Former We Use & Supply Organic advertising for real estate Appliances included. Mortgage Professionals that is in violation of the law. Illegal Drug Users Cleaners To Ensure Your For more info Southbridge Need Not Apply. Southbridge Local Recruiting Firm Family’s Safety. Our readers are hereby Growing Rapidly. Duties: informed that all dwellings Douglas (508)867-4277 12 Cohasse Street Section 8 OK First Floor, Five Room, Two Filling Job Openings & Holiday Gift Certificates advertising in this newspaper Small One Bedroom, Second Call Joe At Bedroom Apartment. Gas Arranging Interviews With Available For That are available on and equal 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom North Brookfield Floor. Includes Stove and 774-230-8486 Stove, Very Nice, Quiet Top Banks In New England & Special Someone! opportunity basis. To Apartments Available 4 Room, 2 Bedroom Refrigerator. Neighborhood, Handicapped New York City. Training A Perfect Gift! complain about Apartment. $500 per month. Parking. Easy Access. Prices start at $845/month. Stove/Refrigerator, Southbridge Very Large Bathroom. Provided. Commission CALL TAMMIE TODAY discrimination call The First & Last Required. $75k+. Benefits. Department of Housing and Includes heat, hot water, A/C, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Utilities Not Included. Central Street Non-Smokers Preferred. pool, fitness center & Gas/Gas Heat, Trash First, Security Deposit, Credit Call Jeff At FOR A CLEANER Urban Development “HUD” Call 508-248-1899 Five Room Apartment, toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. children’s program. Removal, Yards. Off-Street Second Floor. Refrigerator, Check, References Required. North Wind Consultants TOMORROW! Off street parking. Parking (2 Cars), Storage $700/Month 860-774-2800 For the N.E. area, call HUD Stove, Off-Street Parking 508-347-3275 ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Call (508)476-3777 Unit, Dead-End Street. Southbridge Included. Heat Included. 774-452-0830 774-230-7885 free number for the hearing Cat OK. First/Security. 141 Everett Street Available 2/1 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Douglas $550/Month+Utilities 4 Bedrooms, Stove & $725/Month Office/Homes Large Two Bedroom In 508-735-3015 Refrigerator Included. First & Last Required. Spring Or Fall Cleanings 505 APARTMENTS FOR Elegant Older Home On Main or [email protected] $895/Month Call Nick Southbridge Street. Includes Washer & Heat & Utilities Not Included. 508-380-8922 Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or RENT Dryer. Partially Furnished. FIRST MONTH’S Monthly Cleanings North Brookfield 508-248-1899 Separate Eating Area, 4 Room, Second Floor, RENT FREE BANKS, Flexible Hours/Days Hardwoods, Plenty Of Southbridge Clean Four Room Stove & Refrigerator, Clean 4 room, 2 bedroom Registered/Insured/ *Southbridge* Storage! Parking Off-Street. Washer/Dryer Hookups, Southbridge Apartment, Third Floor. Pay Heat & Electric. duplex apartment. Stove, Bonded Enclosed Back Porch. 2 Bedroom refrigerator, hookups, One Year Lease & Beautiful area near First/Last & Security First & Last, No Pets. References Required. STOCKS AND References Available town central/post-of- $750/Month Apartment Available. basement, yard, good area. $650/Month Stove, refrigerator. Laundry No pets. Credit check, Last & Security fice, large, peaceful Call Cliff 508-476-1700 Write To: facility on-site. Off-street First & Last $575/month 2-bedroom home on Cleaner Homes Douglas PO Box 100 parking. Freshly painted. $675 per month, Call 508-765-0386 Commercial & Residential private street, North Brookfield, MA 01535 No Pets. $525 per month. plus utilities. appliances Two Bedroom. Weekdays 9:30a-5:30p Cleaning Service. New Appliances, First, last and security. Call (508)765-2658 Quality Cleaning To Fit Your w/dishwasher, oil-heat, North Brookfield Available To Apply LOANS, Dishwasher. Quiet, Private First Floor Two Bedroom No Pets, No Waterbeds Customized Needs, With fire-place, porch facing Southbridge Country Road. No Traffic. Apartment With Back Deck. Immediately! People You Can Trust! brook, nice yard, on/off $800 Plus Electric. Cohassee Street Licensed & Insured. street parking. Fully Applianced, Call (508)864-5605 First Floor, Nice Three No Smoking, No Dogs. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Call To Schedule A Call (508)476-1722 Bedroom. Quiet Dead End FREE Estimate Please call Includes Additional Storage Street. Stove & Southbridge 774-633-1118 (508)579-4809 Dudley Room, Off-Street Parking. Southbridge Refrigerator Included. Five Room, First Floor Cats OK. 2 Bedroom, 4 Room. $875/Month Apartment For Rent. OH MY! 2 Bedroom Apartment www.geocities.com/ $700/Month Plus Utilities Cozy, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Heat & Utilities Not Included. Pay Own Oil. gregnmargo/home Heat and Hot Water Included. Newly Renovated. ICENSED AY First/Last & Security Gas Heat, No Pets, 508-248-1899 442 L D No Pets/No Smoking Credit Check. First And Last Months Rent. Washer/Dryer Hookups. FIND THEM ALL ON OUR CARE Off-Street Parking Available After 2/15. $675 per month. First & Last Month Required. Dudley Call (860)935-5206 Contact Connie Call (508)765-6007 Southbridge $700/Month. NO Pets. *************** Duplex For Rent 508-867-6535 Comfortable, Sunny 3-Room, 508-764-6425 EASY-TO-USE The Commonwealth of Two Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, 1 Bedroom Apartment. Nice Eat-In Kitchen With Dudley Southbridge Neighborhood, Walking Massachusetts Office of Cute & Clean 1 Bedroom, North Brookfield 3 room-1 bedroom 1st floor Distance To Town. Child Care Services Appliances, Washer/Dryer ONLINE DIRECTORY. Hookups. No Animals. 3rd Floor Apartment. Second Floor 2+ Bedroom in quiet area. Heat, hot water, Includes Heat, Hot Water, Southbridge requires that all ads Security Deposit Required. Close To Major Routes. Apartment. Quiet gas stove, washer/dryer, Washer/Dryer, Stove & Five Room, Three Bedroom, All local. placed in the newspaper Convenient Location. Porch, Stove, Refrigerator. Neighborhood, refrigerator all included. Pay Refrigerator. Second Floor Apartment. for child care (daycare) $875/Month Plus Utilities Off-Street Parking, Washer/Dryer Hookups. own electric lights. $700 per $695/Month Nice Fenced-In Yard. All the time. in your home include Call Susan Nice Yard. $695/Month month for one person/$750 Non-Smoker Preferred Section 8 Approved. your license number. 860-942-6194 $550/Month First, Last & Security for two. First/last. No Pets $800/Month TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 508-943-2670 508-248-3725 Call (508)764-1484 Call 508-764-7494 774-230-4697 JANUARY, 28, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5
505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Southbridge Four Bedroom, Second Floor. Large Eat-In Kitchen, Near Police Station & Route 169. $900/Month Plus Utilities Section 8 OK CLASS B DELIVERY DRIVER Call Tim Or Cara 508-347-5175 Pine State Trading Co. is a leading New England wholesale Southbridge distribution company based in Augusta, Maine. Incredible, Spacious, We are presently accepting applications for a delivery driver Second Floor, Two out of our Webster, MA terminal. Bedroom Apartment. Hardwoods, Appliances, Porches, W/D Hookups, A current Class B License and a clean driving record Off-Street Parking. are required. $725/Month Plus Utilities First & Security Required. No Pets Pine State offers a comprehensive benefits package. 508-410-7004 For more information, please contact Human Resources at Southbridge 1-800-451-5500, or e-mail a resume to [email protected] Large 1 Bedroom Apartment Completely Remodeled Pine State is an Equal Opportunity Employer $650/Month 3 Bedroom Apartment Completely Remodeled PINE STATE TRADING CO. $850/Month 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 24 Town Forest Rd. • Webster, MA 01570 Available Now! RENT RENT Section 8 Welcome 508-320-2175 Southbridge Sturbridge Three Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom, One Bath. Southbridge For Rent. First Floor, Available January. Heat & $800/Month Hot Water Included. Large 3 bedroom, 6 rooms. No Pets. No Smoking. Off street parking, Recently Remodeled. No Pets.Washer/Dryer One Month’s Security 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR washer/dryer hookups. Deposit & References $775 per month plus utilities. Hookups. RENT RENT First & Security Required. Required. First and security. $635/Month Call (508)909-6025 Call 508-949-0630 Contact Dennis Webster EMETARY OTS OBILE OMES 508-347-0810 Webster Two Bedroom Apartments. 510 546 C L 550 M H Southbridge Southbridge Brand New Two Coin-Op & Off-Street COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Large First Floor 6-Room Three bedroom first floor, Bedroom Apartment. Parking. Second & Third Two Cemetery Sturbridge de-leaded, remodeled, stove, Many Amenities Floor Available. No Pets. Apartment. Gleaming Wood Sturbridge Lots Mobile Home 55+ Floors, Freshly Painted, Nice off-street parking, Sturbridge Heights Including Dishwasher. $600/month Webster Yard, Nice Location. washer/dryer hookups, First/Last & References Worcester County 1 Bedroom, Ideal (Hall Road) Nice Area, For Rent Memorial Park $850/Month Plus Utilities. limited/restricted Spacious 1 Bedroom. Washer/Dryer Facilities. 508-943-1076 Location, Close To First & Security. No Pets. storage. First, last and First & Last. $650/month. After 5pm 1000 Square Feet In Paxton Everything. New Floors, security deposits. Section 8 $775/Month Pam To $900 For Each, Carpets, Paint, Windows, REMAX Professional welcome. References and Also Available References Required. Brand New Two Bedroom No Pets 14,000 Square Feet $1800 For Both Shower, Cabinets & Associates 508-885-5556 credit check. No pets, Counters. Newer Furnace, Or Visit no utilities. Applianced Apartments. Call 508-769-2500 Webster And Anything Call Cheryl $850.00 per month. Starting At $845/Month Two Bedroom, De-Leaded. In Between... A/C & More. www.pamcrawford.com 413-245-4181 Washer/Dryer. Call (508)637-1074 Call (508)729-3429 Webster Near Park & School. Owner Will Give You Available Now Price You Can’t Refuse! $37,500 Southbridge Uxbridge Bright, Sunny & Private $600/Month 508-347-7027 describes this beautiful 1 First/Last & Security 508-753-3670 WORCESTER COUNTY Large Three Bedroom Southbridge First Floor, Two Bedroom Apartment, Third Floor. Bedroom Apartment. Unit 508-304-3141 Two Bedroom Apartment. Dining Room, is located on 1st Floor. MEMORIAL PARK; Washer/Dryer Hookups, Apartments. Well Living Room, Kitchen & 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE Paxton, MA Off-Street Parking. $650/Month Sturbridge Retirement Maintained, Bath. Appliances Included. Heat & Hot Water Included. 2 adjoining lots. Community $750/Month + Utilities Convenient Locations. Washer/Dryer Hookups. West Brookfield Call Claire @ Spencer Asking $1500 or Best Offer Completely Rebuilt In 2002. First & Security From $650 508-320-1863 1 and 2 bedrooms, walk to Two Bedroom Condo. Bright, for both call (508)867-3820 508-410-7004 Call For More Details Bazinet Realty beautiful town common. New Floors, Walls, Doors, 508-943-0667 Modern, Contemporary Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, 508-769-2500 Stove, refrigerator, Style. Hardwood, Uxbridge dishwasher, washer/dryer Worcester County Bathroom. Carpeting On All Tile, & Appliances. Floors Except Kitchen & Southbridge One bedroom apartment with hookups, nice yard. Great Kitchen. Beautifully Southbridge: loft, stove and refrigerator Webster $595-$750/month plus Memorial Park Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Large Three Bedroom, Landscaped Grounds. Paxton, MA Large 1 bedroom modern. included. $650 per month First Floor, Four Room utilities. No pets. First and Convenient Location. 508-735-9639 Second Floor. Freshly Wall to wall, appliances Plots In Garden Of Honor. Painted. New Wall-To-Wall plus utilities. First and last. Apartment. With Parking. last. Rent To Own! included, coin-op laundry, no Also have garage for rent for Stove, Refrigerator, And Call (508)868-5911 or 2 Lots & 2 Vaults. Carpeting, Hot Water, pets, lease and security. (6 Months Credit) Asking $2700 For All Range, Clothes Dryer, $100/month. Coin-Op Laundry In (508)867-2398 $575 and up, utilities not Basement. From $850 774-745-0026 Year Round Refrigerator, All Included. included. Call Call 508-735-4335 Please Leave Message Highly Efficient To Heat! No Pets. First/Last & Call (508)764-2866 (508)278-6319 Security Required. West Brookfield or Winter No Pets/Waterbeds 525 HOUSES FOR RENT $750/Month Section 8 Approved 2 bedroom apartment Worcester County Home One-Year Lease Warren $650/Month second floor. Off street Spencer 508-864-7595 parking, washer/dryer Southbridge Memorial Park, This 1475 sq. ft. 2 Townhouse (No Fees) 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape. bedroom 2 full bath, fully To Apply Call 1 Bedroom Apartment 7 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full hookup. $800 per month, Paxton 508-765-0386 Newly Renovated plus utilities. No pets. Modern kitchen, living room, furnished, like new home Baths, Porch, 2 Rooms laundry/mud room, garage, 4 lots in the Garden of the inside and out, is in a 9:30am-5:30pm w/Small Office. (Office/Sewing), Fenced Webster Call for more details, Near Bus Route. $600 Four Rooms Plus Pantry, private back yard & patio. Cross, which is the oldest beautiful 55 and older Yard, Appliances, (413)436-9544 $1500 per month plus garden in the park. Value gated community. It’s No Smoking/Pets, Washer/Dryer, Parking, Two Bedrooms, Private Southbridge Newly Insulated. Enclosed Porches. Brand utilities. First and security. $7000, asking $6000. located in Fort Pierce, FL., Private Yard, Turn-Key. References required. Will sell separately. just minutes from beaches Modern 2 Bedroom Off-Street Parking. $850/Month New Gas Heating System. West Brookfield Sunny, Neat & Clean. Call (508)729-0910 Call (508)892-8685 and great fishing. Many Apartments. Appliances, Coin-Op on site. Call 508-867-8971 Mobile Home At Off-Street Parking. First/Last, Security & $700/Month Plus Utilities other extras. $79,900. Madden Estates Make an offer. Immediate Occupancy! Background Check 508-949-7660 550 MOBILE HOMES $675-$725/Month Call (508)885-9307 A 55-And-Over Webster Call (508)779-0311 774-258-0147 or (774)696-4567 Mobile Home Park. 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch. Webster Webster 2 Bedroom, Country In Quiet Neighborhood. 14x70 Mobile Large Three Bedroom Setting 1 pet, hookups, $1000/Month Plus Utilities Southbridge Spencer NORTH VILLAGE First Floor Apartment. $600-First, Last, Security. Available Immediately! Home 565 ROOMS FOR RENT Living Room, Dining Room, W/56ft addition which NEW LISTING! Great One Bedroom. One Home Available Now! Call Linda At Top Level; Bedroom, Small Off-Street Parking, Coin-Op. Bazinet Realty includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Clean & Spacious 5-Room, Office, Bath. Lower Level; 2 bedroom units Also Selling work room w/sink and 18ft Southbridge Two Bedroom Also: Second Floor, Five 508-943-0667 Open Kitchen/Living/Dining, starting at $760!! Room Apartment. New Mobile Homes porch w/handicapped ramp. Room For Rent $750 1/2 Bath, Laundry. Call (508)867-7972 Large hallways/doors, for Male Wanted To Share Clean Heat Efficient With Quiet Lake View, Pool. Heat and hot water Section 8 Approved Webster wheelchair. New & Sober Apartment With New Heat & Water Systems First/Last & Security Deposit. is included. For More Information 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch. roof/windows. $98K plus Two Other Males. & Thermal Windows. Criminal/Credit Check Call 508-943-8807 2-Car Drive-In Garage, Yard, park share. $450/Month West Brookfield Deck, Appliances. Washer/Dryer Hookups, Starting At $825/Month Must income qualify. Motel Rooms For Rent Bill, (508)347-5463 Includes Everything. Refrigerator & Stove, $1250 Must Have Job Or On INCLUDES UTILITIES Daily & Weekly Rates 508-341-6937 Fenced Yard, Porch, 508-885-5216 Section 8 Vouchers Webster All Rooms Have Microwave Disability. Off-Street Parking, Ceiling Accepted. One Bedroom Apartment, & Fridge, Some Rooms Have First/Last & Security Fans Throughout. First Floor. Off-Street Kitchenette. 546 CEMETARY LOTS 14x70 Mobile Call 508-561-6316 No Pets. No Smoking Spencer Parking. Housekeeping Service Large Three Bedroom On Please call $400/Month 3 Lots Home First & Security Copper Lantern with central air. Mint Section 8 OK Second Floor. Washer/Dryer (508)987-1595 First & Last Pine Grove Hookups & Off-Street 508-769-3262 Motor Lodge condition to move in. Many Spencer AVAILABLE FEBRUARY! Cemetery new extras. Located in Call 508-765-8730 Parking. 508-867-6441 Rooms Available Available Immediately. CopperLanternMotorLodge.com Whitinsville, MA attractive over 55 park in Webster Sturbridge. Professionally Managed. $750/Month + Utilities All Adjoining, Side-By-Side. Historic Building. Common 508-320-2329 18 Mechanic Street Good Location Near Call Joe (508)347-8976 Southbridge Furnished Studio Apartment. Kitchen/Living Areas. Webster Front/Path. Security Deposit & Newly Finished Huge, Shared Bathroom. With Whitinsville Asking $1100 Each 3 bedroom 7 room. Spencer All Utilities, Laundry, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom 1983 Mobile Home References Required. Or $3000 For All 3 Please Call George Wall-to-wall carpeting, lots Two Bedroom Apartment, Off-Street Parking. Prospect apartments. Large rooms, 508-234-5389 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. of closet space, tile floors, W/D Hookups, Stove & $125/Weekly with appliances. Off-street Two Bedroom, 508-791-3224 new windows, well insulated, Fridge, Trash Included. For Rental Application parking. No pets. All Remodeled With EOH ceiling fans, laundry New Carpet & Paint, Etc. Call 508-943-9452 Estates No utilities included. Cemetery Lot Attached Screenhouse. hookups, private porch, no No Pets. First/Last & References Park Share Included. pets. First, security and $725/Month 1 & 2 Bedroom Call (508)476-7856 For Sale $69,000 OBO 565 STORAGE SPACE credit check. Section 8 Partial Heat Included Apartments. Worcester County Memorial 508-867-5043 FOR RENT welcome. $875/month. 774-230-7146 Webster Park, Paxton, MA. Call (508)765-5359 2 & 3 Bedroom 1 Month Free Rent 510 Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, Apartments Now Available: 2 Lots (1 & 2) Brookfield Spencer Starting at $165/week COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Webster Historical Buildings $1500 For Both Nanatomqua Mobile 30 Poland Street Southbridge Two Bedroom Apartment. Call 508-347-3884 Heat, Hot Water & Dudley Home Park Need Some Extra Space To Newly Renovated Two Must Income Qualify Chase Mill Leave Message If No Answer (55 And Over) Store Those Summer Toys, Bedroom Apartments. Appliances Included. One Bedroom Apartments. SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES Washer/Dryer Hookups, Starting At $140/Week Complex 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Boats, Etc.? Hardwood Floors, Sunny, WELCOME Cemetery Lots Small & Large Units Quiet. Washer/Dryer Trash Removal, Off-Street (Formerly Ethan Allen) Bath, Living Room, Large Parking. Southbridge Located In Dudley, MA Kitchen, Laundry Room Available. Hookup In Basement. Call for Sale Call 508-949-1400 Available February 1st No Smoking, No Pets. 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Indoor/Outdoor Space With New Appliances, First/Last & Security Apartments. (508)943-9567 Worcester County Memorial Or 508-943-0972 After 5pm No Pets. Available For Immediate Park-Paxton, MA And Door To Back Porch. Leave Message First/Last Month’s Rent. $900/Month Starting At $150/week 508-885-6445 E.H.O. Lease For Storage, 2 Lots (#408A) available in REDUCED $650 All are newly remodeled, Light Industrial, the beautiful Garden of Valor $79,900 Call 508-867-7992 carpeted, stove & Manufacturing, Office. II. $5,000 for both. 508-868-4662 575 VACATION RENTALS Sturbridge refrigerator included. Webster Call Today For Info Call (508)987-0531 Southbridge 2 Bedroom House. Section 8 Approved. Second Floor, Brand-New 774-280-6026 $950 No Pets Allowed Non-Smokers Only. Five-Room Apartment. Mobile Home Completely Remodeled, Security Deposit & Off-Street Parking. Coin-Op OPEN NOW!!! Cozy Three Room, One New Inside, Near Commons, References Required CEMETERY For Sale Bedroom. Stove & Fridge. Washer/Dryer. No Pets. Tri-State Speedway In Sturbridge Retirement Florida A/C, Parking, Minutes To Call 508-943-8232 $495/Month I-84, Route 20 And The Call 774-289-1714 Indoor Go-Kart & LOTS: Co-Operative. Fort Myers Beach First & Security, Mass Pike. Porch, Yard. Amusement Center Two in the 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths Credit Check. Cats OK. Available 2/1 Garden of Valor (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living One Bedroom Beach 413-283-5445 Webster Webster at Worcester Memorial Area). Air Conditioning, Cottage. Last, Security & References 2 Bedroom Apartment Leave Message 774-241-0330 Second Floor, Clean Two Park in Paxton. Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Second Floor. Off-Street Bedroom Apartment. Good Charlton $1500/best offer. For Appointment March 1st-14th Southbridge Parking. Appliances And Area, Off-Street Parking. In- 7,500 Sq.Ft. Please call 508-347-9370 $1200/Weekly Sturbridge Heat Included. No Pets. cludes Stove, Washer/Dryer Industrial/Warehouse/ 508-885-5133 Second Floor, Two $700 per month. Hookup. (Off-Season) Weeks Bedroom. Stove, Lakeside Manufacturing Space Call (508)450-6421 No Pets/Smokers For Lease Retiring? December & April Refrigerator. Hardwood $700/Month Plus Utilities Think Of A Mobile Home Floors. Hot Water Included. Apartments 1 Dock, 3 Overheads, Cemetery Plots at From $450/Weekly 3 Room, 1 Bedroom First/Last & Security 10’ Ceilings. In A Beautiful Park In No Pets. Webster Reference & Credit Check Worcester County Sturbridge. First, Last & Security Apartment . Kitchen Just Off Route 20 With Easy Appliances, 1/4 Mile To 2 Bedroom Second Floor. 508-949-3044 Access To The Mass Pike. Memorial Park Two Bedrooms, One And All Clean, Quiet & $675/Month Quiet & Renovated Ask For John One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Well Equipped. 508-829-5853 I-84 And MA Pike. GK&Co. in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. No Smoking, No Pets. Appliances, Gas Heat, 508-753-9100 Call (508)987-6180 New Roof, New Windows, Near All Attractions. References A Must. Coin-Op, Off-Street Parking. And Many Updates. Southbridge $625/month. $675/month. Webster seerealtor.com 774-262-0340 Spacious first floor, 2BR, Call (508)347-9623 First/Last & References. Spacious 2 Bedroom Spencer Cemetery Plots $89,500 Living room and dining Call (508)943-0227 Apartment. 2nd Floor, Worcester County Memorial 508-347-8791 9am-6pm Gas Heat. Coin-Ops, Office Space room. Quiet area on Rte.169. Bright & Spacious Rooms In Park, Paxton; 2 Person, Washer/dryer hookups, Off-Street Parking. Garden Of Faith. WELLS, MAINE Webster $625 Per Month. Beautiful, Historic Victorian. Sturbridge Off-street parking. Sturbridge 30 Poland Street Centrally Located On Route $1400 OBO (For Both) $775/month. First/Last First & Security Deposit Currently Sells For $2100 $99,900 Village By the Sea Nice, clean one Modern 4-Room Apartment, Call 508-410-1319 9. Ample Parking. Great RENT NOW & GET HALF OF bedroom apartment Just Renovated. Kitchen , Location. Variety Of Direct From WCMP. (Park Share Included) 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. FIRST MONTH FREE!!! in good area. Includes Appliances, Furnished. Floorplans Available. Please Call Charming, Move-In Ready. (774)262-6533 508-892-1679 Pool complex, with stove, refrigerator, Large Rooms, Great Webster Call 508-735-4335 Fully Applianced, C/A, Open jacuzzi and exercise room, air and laundry room Closets! Off-Street Parking. Two Bedroom Apartment, Floor Plan. Two Bedrooms, Southbridge on premises. Less Than 1 Mile To Third Floor. Neat & Clean, Garden of Prayer One Large Bath. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Third Floor, Three $575/month. I-395. Walking Distance Off-Street Parking, Southbridge 3 lots, side by side, buy two Maintenance Free. Shaded. A/C, cable. Bedroom, Off-Street Parking. Security deposit, lease To Most Webster Schools. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Retail Space for $2000 and get the third Monthly Fee $180. Daily Rate $80-$90 $700/month and references required. No Pets. Excellent Location, Main Street, high visibility. free. Choice ground. Includes Taxes, Cable Utilities Not Included Please call $700/Month Affordable. $1300 per month Worcester county memorial TV And More! Call For Details First & Last. No Pets (508)347-7709 Call 508-943-0972 Call For Details. plus utilities. park, Paxton MA. Why Rent? (508)429-7568 508-292-4675 Or 508-949-1400 1-508-612-6192 Call (508)765-5995 Call (508)234-7116 860-315-7122 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 28, 2009 Aut motive
705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 720 CLASSICS 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 700 AUTOMOTIVE A-1 Condition Truck Rails 2004 Chevrolet 2000 Ford 1987 Pontiac 1985 Buick 1987 Chevy 4 new Yokohama Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed Monte Carlo LS Monte Carlo LS Taurus SES Safari Wagon 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES High Speed Rain Great Condition Riviera Black/Grey, Excellent 3.0L V6, Loaded, Full-Sized, One Owner. 80k $95 For Set Must Sell My Beautiful, Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, Condition, 43k Miles. Ice Cold A/C. Miles, Excellent Condition. 4 Cooper Weather Tires Restored Pride & Joy! 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect $9500 $1995 $1200 GM Chrome 135k Original Miles. Pretty velour interior, 1-owner, Master S/T Tires 195-50-R15/82V on mint 5 120K miles. Bought new at 508-987-1350 Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 Bolt American Racing Slotted Wheels Blue With Black Landau 1996 Saturn SL Russo Coal/ Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra, 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern Roof. Plush Interior. Diamond Chevrolet. Very 2000 Chevy Wood Stove Like New $150 Mechanically Good. good condition, 4-Cylinder, Cold A/C, Great Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon For Full-Size GM. runs great. $2500. On Gas, CD System. Excellent Condition 4 Cooper Weather and many more. $200 Set Of 4 $2500 OBO Malibu (508)347-9386 V6, 126k Miles, A/C, Very Reliable - Must See! Hardly Used. Master S/T Snow Call Tom ask if they will fit 508-476-1721 $1495 OBO $350 Groove Tires your car. 454 Complete Power Everything. CD Player. 225/55 R17 Best Reasonable Offer GM Block 1984 Firebird SE $2000 OBO 774-208-3313 Call After 3pm Like New $200 Spencer With Fuel Injection 1962 Buick H06, air, auto locks doors & MUST SELL! 508-885-3036 508-867-2560 774-745-0173 $1200 Electra 225 windows. Cast wheels, 508-762-6773 1999 Ford 4-Door, Excellent Running & Chapman. Best offer. 2006 Scion XB Evenings 508-259-8805 2005 Chrysler Mustang Body Condition. 36k Original Call (617)872-3230 6-Cylinder Automatic, 94k Still In New Condition! Third Row Miles. Light Grey. Pacifica Miles, White. Power Seats, Has 19k Miles On It. Carries Used Auto Parts Price Negotiable 1953 Ford AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Windows, Locks & Steering. Platinum Warranty, Good 91 day Guarantee. Large Bench Seat Call Laurie Until 2012, Or 70k Miles. All 720 CLASSICS 2-Door Sedan Highway. New Tires, Great Very Good Condition. inventory of engines, For Ford Expedition 508-450-5740 Mild Custom, $11,000 Family Car, Well Maintained. $4995 Options, 35-40MPG, transmissions, tires & glass. (Eddie Bauer) $6500 OBO Call 508-764-4570 Burgundy Exterior. Excellent service. Free parts Tan Leather, Excellent 1989 BMW 325i 1973 Green 1955 Oldsmobile Photos Available Excellent Inside/Out. locating service. Condition. Call Bill & Andrea 1999 Ford Ranger $13,900 Amherst-Oakham Auto Red convertible new black VW Beetle 508-943-5954 Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 top new transmission, 4-Door 860-377-0396 Extended Cab Pickup Call (800)992-0441 or Recent Engine, Original, $10,000 860-928-1064 V6, 4.0L $150 automatic, runs perfect, Good Tires 2001 Subaru (508)799-9969 $5500. Call (413)245-4587 131,780 Miles. Recent 860-935-0039 Best Offer 1975 Ford Flatbed 2004 Chrysler Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. Forrester 413-245-3530 $1600 Town & Country Runs Well. Standard, Recent Brakes, $3500 A/C, Roof Racks. Looks One Owner, 23,500 Miles. (Book Value $6000+) 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Black Custom Paint, Fully & Runs Great. Pickup 860-923-1848 $5,500 OBO GM’s Top Performers Join Forces Loaded, Perfect Condition 508-987-3244 Solid, Needs Restoration, $18,000 Or Best Offer 1992 Ford Escort To Make Westborough Buick Pontiac GMC $2500 Call 508-764-3723 Runs Great, 92k Miles. 2006 Volkswagen Collection MUST BE SOLD! $1200 The Fastest Growing GM Dealer 978-760-3453 2007 Dodge 860-942-0464 Jetta Charger SXT Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 in Central MA 1995 Toyota Supra Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat 1995 Geo Prizm disc CD changer, heated Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, 110K miles, Red, 4 door seats & mirrors, sunroof, 10% OFF ANY REPAIR Original. 60k, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien sedan, recently, front, side & rear air bags. $500.00 OFF Black-On-Black, Leather, $19,595 OBO reconditioned, new starter, $14,900. for any new customers first service the purchase of any in stock used vehicle Two-Owner Car. Must See! runs great. Call (508)949-6914 $50,000 FIRM Sharon 774-287-2031 Moving must sell quick!! appointment with this coupon. $2500 or best offer. 1993 Volvo 240GL or $250.00 OFF 1973 Pontiac Call (508)341-4434 or 4-Door Sedan, 132k Call Terri or Adam for an Appointment 2000 Dodge the purchase of any in stock new vehicle Trans-Am Caravan (860)857-4168 Miles. Runs Fine. No Expires March 1, 2009 With this coupon. Expires March 1, 2009 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Rust. CD, Automatic. Burgundy Interior, Original, 56,000 miles, excellent 2002 Lincoln LS $2300 OBO Matching Numbers. 90k. condition. Non-smoker, Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, 508-867-6023 Westborough offers Certified GM trained technicians. A full service body shop. $50,000 FIRM am/fm/cd, recent tires. Fully Loaded, Chrome Asking $3900. 508-344-2660 Rims/Grill/Rocker Corvette 1988 Our staff combined has won more GM awards than any other 1983 Lincoln Town Panels/Pillars, Excellent Condition. New GM dealer in Central Massachusetts. Corvette Car Brand New Snow Tires, T-Top, Tires & Interior. 1978 Anniversary 20,000 miles, estate car. Extra Set Of 18” Chrome Over $11k Invested. Come check us out we’ll make it worth the trip! Black T-Top, 57k Miles. Excellent condition. Always Rims with Tires. New Asking $7500 OBO New Exhaust, Starter, Etc. garaged. $3900 or best offer. Brakes 1-508-943-1128 Westborough Buick Pontiac GMC $5500 OBO (508)317-7092 1-508-341-3164 508-713-3513 Sharp Car! Mint! 88 Turnpike Rd (Route 9) • Westborough MA 01581 • 888-256-7187 1996 Dodge Intrepid $13,500 obo Wanted Antique Black ES Sedan 774-289-9074 www.westboroughcars.com 119k Miles, Good Condition. Old Camaros $1100 BO 1999 Mercury 1967-1969 including parts, Jaguar pieces in any condition. Will 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and Call 508-764-5317 Cougar After 5pm consider other models. chrome nearly perfect, New 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All Call (860)633-0869 Paul Puccio Cosmo Casamassa Michelin pin stripe tires and 1994 Dodge Options. College many spare parts. Forces Sale SPORTS UTILITY General Sales Manager Service Manager Best Reasonable Offer. Intrepid $3800 OBO VEHICLES Call Tom (Spencer) 86k Miles, Needs (774)745-0173 Call Transmission Work. 508-476-3907 2001 Chevy Good Body, Strong 508-335-1283 Blazer LT 725 AUTOMOBILES Engine, Good Tires. Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Nice Car 1996 Mercury Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Asking $700 OBO Grand Marquis Wheel Drive. Very Clean, 82k Miles. 19” Chrome Call Before 8pm Blue Hill Edition Runs Great, Needs Nothing! Wheels, Body Kit, Custom 508-892-4434 Loaded, White w/ Blue 94k Miles, 22MPG. Paint, Plus Many Extras. Asking $6000 Interior, 90k Miles 508-864-3846 Asking $9,800 1992 Dodge $2,995 obo or best offer Stealth (508)717-9244 Red, Mint Condition. 1992 Chevy 2003 Dodge $6500 OBO Corsica Durango 508-347-3613 Blue, 119k Miles, ABS, A/C, Alloy, AWD, 2002 BMW 325ci 1985 Fire-Engine Good Condition 7 P.Seats, H.Seats, Convertible 6 Cylinder Automatic R/Boards, Fully Loaded, Red Mazda RX7 $1,195 obo New Tires. 95k Miles, Excellent Condition. 4x4, 4.7L. $7000 OBO 38,883 Miles. Automatic 1.1L Rotary Engine. Mint Condition. (508)615-5959 Call Rick At Transmission With Sports 508-245-5715 Shift Mode. Grey Leather Single Owner, 54k Miles. 2006 Mustang Or Rob 508-764-0626 1-800-282-4356 Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Always Garaged, No Rust, Harmon-Kardon Sound Sunroof. Convertible 2004 Jeep System, Premium Runs Beautifully. Silver, 44,500 Miles, Wheels, Etc. $5000 Excellent Condition. Liberty Sport $19,999 508-845-9237 $11,500 Silver, 49k Miles. Contact Josh 860-916-8247 Excellent Condition. 508-885-7085 2003 Ford 1997 Olds Regency CD/AM/FM Radio. Mustang GT Nice solid driver 105K Asking $14,200 1999 Buick Park With 22k Miles, Custom highway miles, loaded with 774-364-1133 Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, moonroof, needs nothing. Or After 5pm Ave Ebiach Lowering Springs. Asking $3500. 508-886-7184 Loaded, like new, leather, Call (860)974-3022 Ask For Linda 122K miles. $4500. Clean Car, Mint Condition. Garaged In Winter. Call (508)752-8683 2008 Pontiac G5 740 MOTORCYCLES $14,000 OBO Brand New! Low Mileage. 508-864-9692 2-Door Coupe, 2005 Aquila 250 1993 Buick 508-764-1401 Midnight Blue. LeSabre Sedan Bought For $18,000 Cruiser Good Shape, Runs Well. 2003 Ford Sell For $14,500 356 miles, showroom $950 FIRM Mustang Mach 1 774-230-4485 condition, bike can be seen Please Call Mike at 364 Main Street, Oxford. 774-253-8502 Azure Blue with Black 2001 PT Cruiser $2700. leather. 18K miles, like brand Call (774)280-2630 new. Couple after Limited 1993 Cadillac market parts. $17,500. Silver w/ Leather, Loaded Call (508)987-8486 One Owner 2006 Harley Fleetwood A Loved Car!!! Davidson Florida car. 46k miles, 1998 Ford Low Price Reflects 114k, regular gas; 17-18 in city Contour LX New Timing Belt, and Sportster XL883C 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, Extensive Tune-up White with saddle bags. Light Blue with Light 133k. Good Tires, REDUCED 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Blue leather interior. $6200. Recent Brake Job. Harley helmet, jacket and Call (508)832-3029 or $1700 Or Best Offer $5700 gloves for sale. (508)272-3433 508-892-9212 (508)476-3715 Call (508)949-0621
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Includes 2008 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT Bedliner 2008 FORD F150 Example #3594MS Example #3854T MILLBURY FORD MILLBURY FORD MERCURY PRICE MSRP...... $22,104 MERCURY PRICE MSRP...... $43,995 Employee Price ...... $20,095 Millbury Ford Mercury Discount -$7,000 $ Additional Discount...... -$100 $ * Rebate ...... -$2,000 34,995 Rebate ...... -$4,000* 15,995 2009 FORD FOCUS 2008 FORD EDGE SEL AWD Example #3875FS Example #3891C MILLBURY FORD MILLBURY FORD MSRP...... $16,875 MERCURY PRICE MSRP...... $31,185 MERCURY PRICE Employee Price ...... $15,358 $ * Employee Price ...... $28,281 $ * Additional Discount...... -$300 13,058 Additional Discount...... -$500 24,281 Rebate ...... -$2,000* Rebate ...... -$3,500* * Employee pricing plus available on all vehicles except: 2009F150, all hybrids, Mustang Shelby GT500, Chassis/Cutaways. Focus, 2008 F150 & Edge must finance with FMCC, Taxes, title, doc. fees and registration extra. Offer expires 2/2/09. See salesperson for details.
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740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 2004 Harley 2007 Suzuki 2002 12x40 Park 1990 Ford 350 2000 Winnebago 1989 Chevy 1500 Davidson Ultra Boulevard 1500cc Model RV Class-C Camper Chieftain Short bed Z71 off road. Two-Tone (Red/Black), DG 50k Miles, Twin Beds In Model 35U $1500 or best offer. D&M Classic (like brand new) on beautiful Call (774)280-2480 5500 miles, $17000. Big Straight Pipes, Gel Seat lot in campground can be Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good 40k Miles, Loaded, Many Call (508)943-0242 & Stock Seat. Cobra EFI used for a full 6 months (15 Condition. Roof Air, Extras. No Pets/Smoking. Towing & Recycling Programmer, K&N Filter. April-15 October every year) Furnace, Generator, Fully Must See! 2003 Dodge Extra Chrome Pieces Added. Lot paid for until 2097. Paying CASH 2002 Harley Only 1800 Miles Self-Contained. Asking $55,000 Ram 1500 $48,000 With Tow Dolly. 508-269-1710 Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, For Your Junk & Unwanted Vehicles $7500 OBO Call Don (508)344-9499 XLH 883 Sportster Ready To Go runs excellent, bed liner. Fully Licensed & Insured 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, 508-892-1550 $8100. $10,900 1994 Winnebago Cars, Trucks and Farm Equipment Wanted Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, 2001 24 ft. Travel 508-347-3262 Call (508)347-7832 Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 2005 Suzuki C50 34’ Adventurer Call D&M Towing 508-887-3645 Custom Grips. Boulevard Cruiser Camper Trailer Rear Queen With 2007 Chevy 2001 Dodge Excellent Condition 2006 Keystone Aveo-5 Tow Vehicle With TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Black/Grey, 300 Miles, All works, call for details! Blue Ox Tow Bar. Dakota Looks & Runs Great. Call from 8am-7:30pm. Inquire at: www.dmtow.com Asking $4500 Mint! Sprinter Travel $35,000 4 Wheel Drive, Extended $4899 Best time to call 508-987-5836 860-617-7335 4pm-7:30pm Trailer Cab One Owner, Mint 508-885-9892 (508)867-6124 31 Feet, New Tires, Well Condition. Fully Loaded! 2000 Harley 508-753-5529 Maintained, Slide-Out, 2001 Bedliner & Cover, Remote 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT SEASON ENDING SPECIAL! Awning, Ladder. Sleeps 6. Davidson XL883 $5,500 or best offer “Woodland Park” Start, 12 Disc CD, 2004 XL 883 Dual Cam Hitch, TV, AC/Heat. Beautiful Custom Design, Visors, Steps, Electric 1994 Ford F150 CAT D8H Custom $17,500 40’ Park Model Trailer. Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, 1997 24’ 508-943-8240 XLT 4x4 Xtracab Bulldozer Harley Sliding Glass Door Full Rear Seat. Cable Blade - Power Shift Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, Dutchman Pop-Up Entrance, Full Bath, Pickup Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, $9000 obo Runs Good Davidson Camper 3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 (508)757-5211 Looks Good, Runs 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots 2000 Kropf 40’ Central Air Excellent! V8, PW, $12,000 Of Chrome Added, 1,493 3400 miles, lots of Model 1007 Winter Insulation Package PL, Cruise, 5-Speed, Miles, Flawless. Park Model (860)928-3477 upgrades, mint Sleeps 6 Paid $47,000 New. Cold A/C. Asking $5800 condition, handles Great Condition. Heat, With 39’x10’ enclosed all 1997 Dodge 860-792-1168 aluminum sun room with Asking $29,995 OBO $2,900 OBO John Deere 450C great. $7200 or best Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. 617-524-6220 Caravan 6-Way Blade. Pins, Bushings, offer. Won’t last long! windows and doors. Ready Good Condition $2700 to move in! Can be 2003 Honda Rollers, Sprockets All In 1998 Harley Call (508)347-8969 413-537-0619 Asking $1500 OBO TRX250 EX ATV Excellent Shape. Engine Has dismantled to move. Many Camper/RV 774-289-1321 Davidson 1989 24’ Terry extras. $24,000. 2001 Coachhouse Runs Great! Looks Great! Been Rebuilt. Great Deal For 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, Call 727-457-2491 $2100 OBO $8500 100th Anniversary 52k Miles, Completely 1997 Dodge 508-476-7250 excellent condition, Travel Trailer Self-Contained Camper 860-634-0581 registered, many extras! 2003 Harley Excellent Condition, New 1998 Lance Van. Shower, Toilet, Dakota Sport 4x4 $7000 or BO Davidson Battery, Tires, & More. Sink, Stove, Generator, Power everything, 122K Michigan 508-764-8754 883 Hugger, 12k Miles. Receiver & Sway Bars Squire 9800 Auxiliary Batteries, miles, looks good, runs Payloader & Includes Harley Hard Leather Included. Must See To and MORE! good. Rhino spray on 1985 Ford F-600 Truck Camper bedliner. 1994 Harley Bags, Dual Seat, Extra Appreciate. 11’ 3” A/C, electric jacks, 3 Asking $27,000 Box Truck Backhoe Model 75 Chrome, Luggage Rack, MUST SELL! Asking $4000. Snowplow Davidson $3400 or best offer. burner stove/oven, sleeps 5, Call (508)867-3741 low miles, runs good, needs Cover, & Windshield. 30 gallon propane tank, some new brake lines. $1000 Diesel, Runs Good Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, $5500 508-885-6215 $22,000 generator ready. Full dry (508)765-8848 or best offer. good shape, extra lights, 508-943-3004 bath, solar panel, 2 awnings, 1994 Dodge Call (508)922-3936 Also: extra chrome, forward 2006 Camp double sinks. $7200. controls. $7500. Caravan Gravely Tractor Call (508)864-3198 745 RECREATIONAL Out Truck Cap Call Mike (508)949-9174 Waterfront High Mileage, Runs Good. 1996 Isuzu Oasis And Parts VEHICLES Gray, 6ft with sliding front New Snow Tires. 2008 Honda window & side windows & 1990 Nomad Lot With $500 Mini-van Call (508)347-7300 locking back window. Used 2 In Campground 32 Foot 2004 RV 508-254-0152 (looks like a Honda Save $1000 PLUS! 767 VEHICLES WANTED Only 90 Miles! 2004 90cc Polaris months, brand new. 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MERCURY www.millburyfm.com • Rte. 20, Auburn, MA • 508-832-6261 • Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5pm • Sat 7am - 3pm 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 28, 2009 Aut motive Shouldn’t a Truck That Has Won as Many Awards as the 2009 Ford F-150 Turn Heads? BY KEITH GRIFFIN (NHTSA). Earlier last fall, the truck received the “Top Safety Pick” award The very day it was announced that the from the Insurance Institute for Ford F-150 had been named North Highway Safety (IIHS). That award American Truck of the Year, it was sit- means a lot because the F-150 continues ting in my driveway.I couldn’t have been to be a working person’s truck and it’s prouder. Once I cleared off the 4 inches good to know they’ll be safe on the job. of snow that had fallen the night before, As I said, this is a working truck and I took it out for a ride. Ford knows it. The new F-150’s flow- After all, it deserved to be noticed. I through center console is lengthened by wanted to share in the accolades that approximately two inches and is large were sure to come its way on this special enough to stow two or more small laptop day. One woman approached me in a computers. Special ridges are molded parking lot at the local 7-Eleven. Surely into the edges of the bin to accommo- she was a fan – nope she was looking for date file folders. The console also has a money for cigarettes. multi-tiered, removable tray and locks So, I drove it some more. I even drove it to protect valuables. More than 30 stor- from Hartford to Boston and back and age areas are built into the interior, nobody noticed that I was driving the ranging from a bin on the top of the North American Truck of the Year. How instrument panel to a number of small could that be? Simple – this truck didn’t spaces designed to accommodate tools get to where it is because of its looks. It like cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs and got there because love is more than skin gate access cards. The 2009 Ford F-150 is the North American Truck of the Year deep. One feature smaller folks will like is the Ford likes to say the F-150 has a tough Tailgate Step. It is made of high- reassuring 18 miles per gallon for the [email protected]. All queries new exterior highlighted by a dramatic strength steel and is fully integrated week I had it. The EPA rates it at 15-mpg are answered.) three-bar grille, but I stood about 10 feet into the tailgate. To use, one simply low- city and 20-mpg highway.This is a truck away from it at the New England ers the tailgate to the down position and that likes to run, which is my mostly VITAL STATISTICS International Auto Show and never even slides the step out and drops it down highway fuel economy was less than the Wheelbase: 144.5 inches noticed it was the new truck. So, this F- into the step position. A grab handle EPA average. I’m confident my numbers Length: 231.7 inches 150 isn’t going to turn heads. folds up and out of the tailgate to pro- would have matched or exceeded the 20- Width: 78.9 inches Where it will make the old noggin’ swiv- vide extra support when using the mpg mark. Height: 71.5 inches el is inside. The model loaned to me for a Tailgate Step, supporting up to 300 Pricing on the model I drove started at Curb weight: 5067 lbs. week by Ford was the F-150 4x2 pounds. It’s a great feature for people $30,845 and quickly goes north from Engine: 4.6-liter, V8 Supercrew in the XLT trim. The rear who can’t unload items over the sides or there. The final sticker, including a $975 Horsepower: 248 hp seat had enough hip and leg room for even from the rear. destination and delivery charge, was @4,750 rpm three American adults. It was almost There’s also a lot to offer for the recre- $36,540. Most of the extras, like the $395 Torque: 294 lb.-ft. limousine like for the two who got to sit ational owner of a new F-150 who uses it Sync system I could live without (and @ 4,000 rpm back there for a lengthy road trip. for towing. All F-150s come standard didn’t even notice the truck had), but I EPA estimated mpg city/highway: What most impresses me about this with traction control and roll stability am willing to pony up $245 for the 15/20 truck? The F-150 earned the title of control. Both are invaluable in a pickup reverse sensing system and the chrome Base price: $30,845 America’s safest full-size pickup when it truck that can have easily shifting loads sidesteps. Even at 6’1”, I was glad to have As-tested price: $34,465 received 5-star frontal- and 5-star side- and other handling challenges. (The that little extra boost in snowy weather. (before delivery) impact crash test ratings, the highest truck also has a trailer sway control (Questions and comments about this Also consider: Dodge Ram, possible scores from the National built in, too.) review and other automotive concerns Chevy Silverado Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fuel economy from the 4.6-liter V8 was a can be e-mailed to
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