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LOCAL Dressing for success The eyes have it, as Tom Ricardi and a Great Horned Owl demonstrated the virtues of birds of prey at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary recently. CLASSES TO BENEFIT WOMEN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT BIRDS ON DISPLAY AT NORCROSS WILDLIFE BY CHELSEA DAVIS ble, Komssi said. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Classes are every Tuesday SANCTUARY SOUTHBRIDGE — The and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. Dress for Success organiza- to 1 p.m. beginning on tion will be teaching classes Tuesday, Sept. 17 and run- BY MARK ASHTON in September in ning until Thursday,Oct. 24. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Southbridge to benefit They will be held at YOU WALES — The hawks and eagles women seeking employ- Inc. Family Services build- and falcons were there, but there ment. ing at 328 Main St. in were no professional sports contests The program, Going Southbridge. going on. Places Network, helps Topics include public Polish picnic There were also owls and a kestrel, underemployed and unem- speaking, networking, Page A3 but nobody bothers to name their ployed women learn skills résumé workshops, and sports teams after these very impres- they need to be able to find mock interviews. sive birds of prey. the jobs they desire. “We have facilitators and More than 100 fervent fans (stand- “We get referrals about guest speakers in different LEARNING ing room only) nevertheless eligible [people] from areas come in to teach the crammed into a lower room at Workforce Central and classes,” Komssi said. Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary in Wales homeless shelters,” said The Southbridge Savings on a recent Saturday (Aug. 24) to view Marci Komssi, program Bank is one of the facilita- some of the more “magnificent ani- manager for Dress for tors and will be involved in mals that grace our skies.” Success in Worcester. conducting a finances class Mark Ashton photos Tom Ricardi of the Bird of Prey Women may also contact and the final mock inter- They don’t call his Hawkeye for nothing. the organization themselves views for the program. and the organization will Women in the program Please Read WINGS, page A16 check to see if they’re eligi- Please Read DRESS, page A15 Literacy Volunteers look ahead to September offerings

BY CHELSEA DAVIS age” with computer literacy tinue for five more “We feel we are more pre- The orientation class on 4-H Fair VILLAGER STAFF WRITER classes in January, the Saturdays in the lower level pared for this session,” Saturday will determine SOUTHBRIDGE —The Literacy Volunteers will be of the Jacob Edwards Christo said. each person’s abilities with Page A4 Literacy Volunteers of holding another round of Library. While the classes in the computers, and the volun- South Central computer literacy classes, Registration is open for 20 winter were 10 weeks long teer instructors, Sylvia Massachusetts are looking Literacy Volunteers people. If a student has and involved back-to-back Gaumond, Mark Szajna, and SPORTS ahead to their fall programs Executive Director Holly their own laptop they can basic and intermediate Yasmin Aguilar, will be able and events beginning in Christo said. extend the amount of people classes, this round of com- to teach the curriculum to September. The classes begin on allowed in the class, Christo puter literacy classes will be each person’s needs. After their “maiden voy- Saturday, Sept. 14, and con- said. combined levels. Please Read LITERACY, page A15 ‘SocksStock’ music festival coming to Hyland Orchards Tantasqua BY CHELSEA DAVIS under get in for free. Schedule VILLAGER STAFF WRITER The day will feature non-stop Page A14 STURBRIDGE — The music by a variety of bands includ- SocksStock Second Annual End of ing The Otters, Luxdeluxe, Summer Music Festival will take GrandEvolution, the Zac Mac place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 Band, and many more. The music OPINION a.m. to 10 p.m. line up is subject to change as all The festival will be held at the bands are donating their time GET YOUR Hyland Orchards, 199 Arnold Road to play. POINT ACROSS in Sturbridge, and is sponsored by Aside from the all-day musical PAGE A10 WMAS 94.7 of Springfield and entertainment, other activities WXLO 104.5 of Worcester. will be available as well. Tickets may be purchased in Pie eating contests will begin Photo courtesy www.socksforsiberia.org POLICE LOGS advance for $10, and $15 on the day of the festival. Children 12 and People listen to performers at the 2012 SocksStock. PAGE A5 Please Read FESTIVAL, page A15 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, September 6, 2013 Local officials field concerns about technology tax

BY CHELSEA DAVIS Taxes should not be passed if the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Department of Revenue can’t understand it, SOUTHBRIDGE — Three state officials Frost said. held the 2013 GOP Technology Tax Business “How can you collect tax when they [DOR Roundtable on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 9 officials] don’t know the definition,” a.m. to 10 a.m. Stearman said. Republican State Reps. Peter Durant Most of the business owners who attend- (Spencer), Paul Frost (Auburn), and Kevin ed the roundtable felt as if their industry Kuros (Uxbridge) invited local technology was being specifically targeted by the tax. business owners and people in the technolo- “It feels punitive,” Stearman said. gy industry to the Quinsigamond “We’re being set up to be punished for the Community College Southbridge Campus services we provide,” Elza said. “It’s really to discuss concerns on the new technology frustrating.” tax that began on July 31. “It strikes a fundamental issue of fair- The technology tax came with other tax ness,” Frost said. increases as a way to fund transportation Every service industry should be quaking and puts a 6.25-percent tax on technology- in their boots in response to this tax, related services, including design services Stearman said. and installation of pre-written software. This discussion led to how the tax would “We want to hear your input and any affect the businesses themselves. ideas you may have [about the tax],” Durant The original impact cost to businesses said. reported was $160 million, and now it’s esti- The main concern addressed at the mated at upwards of $500 million, Kuros roundtable was the complaint of how vague said. the language in the technology tax is. “Things just started to economically pick “It’s so arbitrary what is considered tax- up for us,” Stearman said about his compa- able and what’s not,” said owner of ny.“We couldn’t now step back 6 percent.” Chelsea Davis photo EENetworks in Southbridge Ebon Elza. “I’m sure we’re going to lose business,” From left, Republican State Reps. Peter Durant (R-Spencer), Paul Frost (R-Auburn), and Kevin Kuros Elza and Vice President of Ashdown said Professor Betty Lauer, program coordi- (R-Uxbridge) discuss issues with the new technology tax on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Technologies in Sutton Richard Stearman nator of Computer Systems Engineering discussed how they both interpreted and Technology at Quinsigamond Community Kuros said. Kuros said. implemented the tax in different ways. College. “I’ve been hearing global companies are “I feel a little more optimistic … those “The language is so vague, there are a mil- “I understand your pain,” said Kuros, shifting around to other locations,” said who voted for the tax are now saying we lion loopholes to the tax,” said Rich who spent 18 years in the technological con- Lauer. should take another look at this,” Durant Eichacker, owner of Vibrance Technology sulting field. People will take their business elsewhere, said. Corporation in Warren. The tax does not solely affect the govern- Stearman added. “When you stifle a clever industry like The Massachusetts Department of ment and businesses; it also affects cus- Initiatives are being started to have the Information Technology, they won’t stand Revenue has put out a “Frequently Asked tomers. tax repealed or amended. for it and they will find innovative ways Questions” document with their responses “Within one month of the tax going into There are challenges with putting the around it,” Elza said. to, currently, 55 common questions about affect, I’ve had one person say let’s just issue on the ballot, Frost said, as once that the tax. ‘fudge’ those items to get around the tax,” happens, it becomes a public education cam- Chelsea Davis may be reached at (508) 909- “This FAQ is growing and growing due to Elza said. paign. 4050, or by e-mail at cdavis@stonebridge- the confusion,” Kuros said. “It’s forcing people into dishonesty,” “We’ll do whatever we can to rectify this,” press.com.

NEWS BRIEFS Greater vational messages, one for each week of the year. The Brimfield res- Worcester Monthly ‘Fearless’ forum coming to Sturbridge ident has focused on personal achievement and development for more than three decades. A voracious reader and student of life Coin Show Are you afraid of failure? skills, McCurdy believes anyone can build the life they want. While most people may say they are afraid of failure, what they For more information, contact Dennis A. McCurdy at really fear is success. With success comes fear of rejection, fear of [email protected],or call 508-347-0810. Sun., Sept. 8th, 2013 conflict, fear of commitment … and the list goes on and on. So, how much is fear costing you? 9:30AM - 3:30PM On Wednesday,Sept. 11, the Adam Beck Institute, a premier devel- Auburn-Webster Elks Lodge oper of personal development and business workshops and semi- Gateway Players announce auditions 754 Southbridge St. - Route 12 nars in the New England area, presents author, businessman, entre- SOUTHBRIDGE — Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, Auburn, MA preneur Dennis McCurdy. The presentation will take place at the Sept. 8-9, at 6 p.m., for “Everything’s Relative,” by Nancy Robinson 46 Tables - 40+ Dealers Sturbridge Coffeehouse on Main Street in Sturbridge from 6:30 to Crist. 7:30 p.m. The event is free and is open to the public. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The cast Coins - Paper Money - Tokens Dennis will share some of his secrets, tips, and tools that can help consists of three women (one in her 20’s, 2 in their 40-50’s), and three FREE APPRAISALS anyone become more fearless. men (one in his 20’s, 2 in their 40-50’s). Becoming Fearless focuses on: For more information visit our website www.gatewayplayers.org ADMISSION $1.00 - Understanding how and why fear stops you or call us at 508-764-4531. Gateway Players Theater is located at 111 - How we create our fears and what we can do to become more Main Street in Southbridge. Directed By Mike Dupuis, and For more information confident Call (978) 658-0160 Produced by Lou-Ellen Corkum. Performance dates for this show - Learning how to develop inner strength are November 15, 16, 22,23 and 24. or www.ebwpromotions.com - Releasing self-doubt and replace it with confidence Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. Next show is Oct. 13th, 2013 - Discovering how to let go and fly The Story: Matthew and Christine Dish can’t take it anymore. Dennis McCurdy is the author of two books, “Find A Way: A This double-income-no-kids couple decides to drop out of the rat One Free Admission Guide to Getting the Most Out of Life” and “52 Ways to Find a Way,” with this ad race and move to Olympia, Washington — “where the trees still out- a collection of moti- number the people.” But when the couple visits their parents for the weekend to announce their exciting plans, hilarious chaos breaks out. PARTS & SERVICE Specials Winner 16 years in a row! VILLAGER

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POLISH TRADITION HAS CLUB MEMBERS PREPARING FOR ANNUAL PICNIC PUBLIC MEETINGS

Editor’s Note: Meetings as listed are BY MARK ASHTON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER retrieved in advance from multiple sources, including Town Hall and on the SOUTHBRIDGE — They’re Internet. The Sturbridge Villager is not the ones who put the “pie” in responsible for changes and cancella- “pierogi!” tions. And the public just eats it up. At least, that’s what they’re all hoping. The ladies (and men) of the STURBRIDGE Pilsudski Polish American Citizens Club are at it again, MONDAY, SEPT. 9 making pierogis and golum- bkis, kapusta, and kielbasa Burgess School Improvement sandwiches by the score to Council, 3:15 p.m., Conference Room, entice area residents into Burgess Elementary enjoying gastronomical Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., delights in mid-September. Center Office Building, 2nd Floor All the labor-intensive cui- TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 sine artistry is in preparation for the club’s Annual Polish Planning Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Picnic, which if it’s truly been Center Office Building, Meeting Room going on since 1957 (as one old- Stipend Study Committee, 7 p.m., timer suggested) has produced Conference Room 1, Town Hall nearly 200,000 pierogis over the years for area lovers of Polish WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 goodies. School Building Committee, 6:30 p.m., This year’s picnic is set to Burgess Media Center take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, Commercial Tourist Community from noon to 5 p.m. in the pavil- Public Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, ion behind the club at 18 Veterans Hall Ballard Court (across from Big Bunny Market). The annual THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 Mark Ashton photos event offers up Polish Dinners Pierogi making begins with dough, prepared here by Wanda TRJHS Improvement Council, 2 p.m., (for eating there or taking out), Bruneau from a combination of flour, water, and eggs, prop- “Cookie cutting” the dough into pierogi-sized circles TRJHS Library along with American tradition- erly mixed for about 15 minutes. is Rita Domian. al hamburgers and hot dogs, kielbasa sandwiches, and baked goods. In addition to the tasty and tantalizing food, the day also brings games for kids, good music, raffles and fun, accord- ing to the organizers. Entertainment this year is being provided by Joey Kargol and Fran Mitus. Admittance is free, but all the goodies are for sale. Prices have not yet been decided. While this year’s crew of pierogi makers is down consid- Customer Appreciation erably in numbers from, say, September 14th • 9am-4pm the club’s heyday, they were nevertheless more than equal Tony Stewart Race Car to the task, producing some and Racing Simulator 1,500 cabbage pierogis to accompany another 2,000 Food • Fun for All Ages cheese pierogis already in cold storage for the big event. 210 Rt. 20 Sturbridge “We’re happy to be able to have this event again,” said (508)347-3182 Club President Bruce Forand (“half Polish, half French,” he explains) of the upcoming pic- Charlton Orchards Farm nic. “We hope the public will Pick Your want to take advantage of it.” Own Apples Toward those ends, the club shifted the date of this year’s CORTLANDS big party, hoping to avoid con- MACS flicting with some other As Step 2, men of the PPACC pound and knead the dough to perfection. Performing that task here are, from left: John DiBonaventura, Chet Szydlik, and Ken Gajewski. Sunday afternoon activities. Visit our Farm Store “Last year it fell on opening day of football season,” In fact, he says with a laugh, mination of days and weeks of wonton. ~ Pasture Raised Beef ~ explains Forand. “So this year, “There’s no excuse for men not preparation work performed Football fetishes or not, area we changed our picnic to week to join us.” In terms of a rain by dozens of club members residents owe it to their taste Tomatoes, Squash, Peaches, Cucumbers, two. The Patriots play date for the event, there is contributing to the cause. In buds to visit the PPACC at least Eggs, Wine, Plums, Apples, Thursday night that week, so none. “We’ll hold it whatever case you weren’t able to catch for a time on Sunday after- Fresh Apple Cider, Pies, Cider Donuts we’re hoping more men will happens,” says Forand, “but this year’s assembly line in noon, Sept. 15. Wine Tasting Saturday & Sunday 12-4 want to join us.” we’ve been lucky over the operation at the club, the Obadiah McIntyre Farm Winery years.” Between the accompanying photos plot the Mark Ashton can be reached outdoor pavilion and process of pierogi-making 44 Old Worcester Rd. • Rt. 20 • Charlton, MA at:508-248-7820 • www.charltonorchard.com the space indoors, from beginning to end, from [email protected], or Open Tues.-Sat. 9-5 • Sun. 10-4 • Closed Mon the event will take the mixing of flour and eggs by calling: 508-909-4144. place as planned, he and water to the completion of added. tasty pasty mouthfuls – per- Picnic day, in any haps the equivalent of the Prepare For Winter case, will be the cul- Italian ravioli or the Oriental Garage door tune-up, check, lube, and adjust (parts extra if needed) 1st Door $60.00 Sales, service and installation of $20.00 for ea. additional door COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL Liftmaster Model 8360 battery backup garage door opener, garage doors and electric openers 7 ft. $375 installed. 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Editor’s Note: The information con- Arrest/Complaint. 5:41 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Fiske speeding. tained in these police logs was Aug. 22 Hill + McGilpin Rd’s. Arrest/com- STURBRIDGE Heather Marie Jones, 27, 96 Union obtained through either press 2:57 p.m.: Threats/Harassment plaint. Rd. Eastford, CT. Operating under releases or other public documents Outdoor World – Mashapaug Rd. 7:48 a.m.: Accident, hit & run ARRESTS influence liquor, negligent opera- kept by the police department, and 3:31 p.m.: Vandalism. Main + Charlton Rd + Main St, tion of motor vehicle, possession is considered to be the account of Maple St. General clear. Arrest/complaint. Aug. 21 of open container of alcohol in police. All subjects are considered Aug. 23 7:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Teagan Marie Palmer, 21, 43 motor vehicle, speeding in viola- innocent until proven guilty in a 1:00 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Sturbridge Plaza – Main St. Holland Rd. Brimfield. Intimidate tion special regulation. court of law. If a case is dismissed Sturbridge Plaza, Main St. Arrest/complaint. witness, larceny under $250 by sin- Aug. 26 in court or the party is found to be Arrest/Complaint. Aug. 26 gle scheme. James Nichols Talaga, 39, 49 Kozey innocent, Stonebridge Press, with 2:52 a.m.: Accident, injury. 84 East 1:14 p.m.: Accident, injury, Aug. 23 Rd. East Hartford Ct. Operating proper documentation, will update Rte E. General clear. Southbridge Credit Union – Main Nitza N. Santos, 53, 608 Main St. under influence liquor, negligent the log at the request of the arrested 11:01 a.m.: Accident, property dam- St. General clear. Southbridge. Operating under the operation of motor vehicle. failing party. age, Burger King, Main St. Report 4:30 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, River influence of liquor negligent oper- to stop/yield. completed. Rd + Haynes St, Arrest/complaint. ation of motor vehicle, willfully Aug. 27 3:55 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, 9:52 p.m.: Threats/harassment, obstruct emergency vehicle. Paul Monaco, 54, 334 Rte 169m STURBRIDGE POLICE Charlton Rd + Podunk Pike. Main St. Report completed. Richard Turcotte, 30, 99 Tinker Woodstock, CT. Negligent opera- Arrest/Complaint. Aug. 27 Hill Rd, Auburn. Warrant arrest. tion vehicle marked lanes viola- DEPARTMENT Aug. 24 10:13 a.m.: Accident, property dam- Aug 25 tion, operating motor vehicle with 8:35 a.m.: Larceny, theft, Wells age, Stop & Shop Fuel facility, Barry Scheffer, 23, 12 Foster Rd, suspended license, possession of Aug. 21 State Park – Walker Pond Rd. Charlton Rd. General clear. Canterbury, N.H. Domestic assault open 11:48 a.m.: Accident, property dam- Report completed. 7:18 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, & battery. container of alcohol in motor vehi- age, Sams Food Stores – Main St. 1:21 p.m.: Accident property dam- Charlton Rd. Arrest/complaint. Maria A. Rolon, 43, 124 Glover St. cle. General clear. age, Pilot Stop, Rte 15. General 7:53 p.m.: Accident, property dam- Southbridge. Warrant arrest. Daniel J. Daigle, 21, 3 River Pl, 3:59 p.m.: Accident property dam- clear. age, Willard Rd & Main St. Report Nathan Russell. Kelly, 28, 96 Lowell. Warrant arrest, possession age, Pizzeria Uno – Charlton Rd. Aug 25 completed. Wallace Rd. Sturbridge. Operating of General clear. 12:01 a.m.: Disturbance Sturbridge Aug. 28 under influence liquor, negligent Marihuana – 1 oz. 5:45 p.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Main host hotel – Main St. Arrest/com- operation of motor vehicle, leav- St. & Waterworks. plaint. ing scene of property damage, MENUS EDUCATION NOTEBOOK Thursday, Sept. 12: Hot turkey sand- Tuesday, Sept. 10: Turkey and gravy, TANTASQUA JR./SR. HS wich, whipped potato, peas and carrots, mashed potatoes, herbed carrots, peach- Joshua Hyde Public Library mixed fruit, milk. es. Monday, Sept. 9: Chicken cacciatore, Friday, Sept. 13: Steak and cheese sand- Wednesday, Sept. 11: Baked ham with STURBRIDGE — The Children’s Room at Joshua whole-wheat pasta, garlic bread, Caesar wich, seasoned potato wedges, cucum- pineapple sauce, hot potato salad, corn Hyde Library will hold registration for fall Story Times salad, chilled pears, milk. ber salad, strawberry cup, milk. niblets, mandarin oranges. until Aug. 31. Tuesday, Sept. 10: Vegetable quesadilla, Thursday, Sept. 12: Buttermilk chicken Programs meet the week of Sept. 2 through the week Spanish rice, refried beans, chilled TRI-VALLEY, INC. red bliss potatoes, mixed vegetable, of Sept. 30. Age groups will meet as follows: 18 to 30 peaches, milk. fresh fruit. months: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. (Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1); Wednesday, Sept. 11: Macaroni and Monday, Sept. 9: Beef and bean chili, Friday, Sept. 13: Salisbury steak, 2.5 to 4.5 years: Fridays at 10:45 a.m. (Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, cheese, whole-wheat dinner roll, lemon brown rice, broccoli, chocolate pudding, mashed potatoes, Scandinavian vegeta- Oct. 4); 4.5 to 6 years: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (Sept. 3, 10, 17, broccoli, spinach garden salad, water- sugar free pudding. bles, pineapple fruit crisp. 24, Oct. 1). We strive to support early literacy develop- melon, milk. ment that will lead to a life-long love of reading. This development begins at birth and is strengthened through everyday interactions including sharing books, NEWS BRIEFS singing songs and creative activities. Join us for fun and will run on Thursdays for 6 weeks, Sept. 26 TheHeartOf meaningful story times that will assist you in preparing Harrington to host second wine, – Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m. your child for successful school years and beyond! “Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an edu- Massachusetts Please register by calling the library at 508-347-2512 or beer and chocolate tasting cational program designed to help you take .com visiting us at 306 Main St. care of yourself while caring for an older WEBSTER — Harrington HealthCare at relative or friend. You will benefit from this Hubbard will host its second annual Wine, class whether you are assisting a parent, Beer and Chocolate Tasting, featuring some spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, of the area’s best selections and distribu- in a nursing facility or across the country. tors, on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2-4 p.m. at This class will give you tools to help you Indian Ranch in Webster. reduce stress; communicate effectively with Tickets are $30 if purchased in advance; family members, doctors, and paid help; $35 at the door. We have some great auction reduce guilt, anger, and depression; make items. tough decisions; set goals and problem- The money raised will help support the solve. Strengthening Our Future Capital If you are interested in finding out more Campaign — an $8.8 million fund-raising about this class please contact Laura Black campaign to modernize and renovate the Silver, LICSW, Caregiver Specialist at Tri- Emergency Department at the Webster Valley, Inc. 1-800-286-6640, ext. 3079. campus. And thanks to a $4 million match- ing grant from a generous donor, your dona- tion will automatically be doubled. Peace and Tranquility Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard’s in your own Backyard Emergency Department is the focal point of in your own Backyard healthcare in Webster, Dudley, Oxford, Douglas, Thompson and surrounding com- munities in South Central Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. The Emergency Department in Webster sees more than 12,000 patient visits a year, but has not had a substantial overhaul since it was construct- ed in 1955. Thus far, the Strengthening Our Future campaign has raised $2.9 million Full landscaping service & so much more! from donations from individuals, business- Fall Clean-ups • Full Lawn Planting & Maintenance es and foundations. This figure includes $1.5 Ponds built & maintained • Pond Closings million in the Fiscal Year 2014 state budget Fall Plantings • Perennials Waterfalls • Walls | Patios & Walkways for the reconstruction of the Emergency Outdoor Lighting • House Cleanout, attics, cellars Department. With the generous matching Bobcat Work | Backhoe Work | Gutter Cleaning grant, that total amount raised thus far is Snow Removal $5.8 million — $3 million away from the www.brunelleandsonslandscaping.com final goal. Come indulge with Harrington at our Wine, Beer and Chocolate Tasting and sam- ple some great local flavor and dive into Jewelry with Changeable Tops! some of the sweetest treats in the area. Bracelets, Rings, Pendants, Earrings Some of the featured wine, beer and choco- late comes from Ruby Wines, Hardwick Tell her she’s special with Vineyard and Winery, Les Trois Emme Karisma... Winery and Vineyard, Lindt Chocolates, Start up a new Cabot Cheese, Boston Beer Company, collection or add Berkshire Brewing Company, Kretchman to her existing one for Brewing Company, Abacus Distributing, a change she’ll love to make! Cakettes, Marty’s Liquors of Dudley and many more. Interest Free Layaway Available If you are interested in supporting the Strengthening Our Future Campaign but cannot attend, please view our opportuni- ties to give online at www.harringtonhospi- tal.org/give. To purchase tickets, call Dawn Sanchez at 508-765-3146. Tickets are also & ART GALLERY available at Cakettes in Quinebaug, Conn., A Family Business Since 1949 and Marty’s Liquors of Dudley. 136 Main Street • Spencer • 508-885-3385 www.cormierspencer.com Like us on facebook Photo contest at Norcross WALES — The Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 Peck Road, is having a photo contest, so grab your camera and capture a beautiful scene, plant, bird, insect, animal… Professional Directory Our trails are now opened for the season. The contest will continue until the closing of the season in November. Entrants must follow the following rules: YOUR LOCAL RESOURCE TO FIND TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS AND SERVICES Photographs must be taken from the walking trail system during open hours only. LOCAL ATTORNEY The photos will be framed and displayed in our visitor center for all to enjoy and the winner of the contest receives a van tour of ATTORNEY MICHELLE L. COTE To advertise in the the beautiful Sanctuary. 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WHITINSVILLE — A celebrity kitty drew a huge crowd of kids and their fami- lies to the Whitinsville Social Library Thursday,Aug. 22, who listened to “Toto the Tornado Kitten’s” story of survival. Toto, now a two-year-old grey and white cat, was just six days old when the June 1, 2011 tor- nado ripped through Brimfield, Sturbridge, Southbridge and Charlton, separating him from his mother and litter and leaving him stranded up a tree in Brimfield. He was res- cued by emergency personnel and bottle-fed in a shelter for weeks before returning to Brimfield when he was adopted by EMT worker Jonathan Hall and his wife. Hall wrote “Toto the Tornado Kitten,” a children’s book that tells the cat’s story,and travels around the state with Toto in tow, reading to kids and teaching them about how to treat animals. All proceeds from his book sales benefit charities the Animal Rescue League of Boston. The author-feline pair have sold more than 10,000 books and raised more $43,000 for charity. You can find a copy of “Toto the Tornado Kitten” and the second book about the cat, Amanda Collins photos “Oh Toto! Where Did You Go?” at the Giving his trademark upside-down “Toto kisses.” Whitinsville Social Library or you can pur- chase it online at totothetornadokitten.com.

Toto gets a pat on the head form an adoring fan.

Toto flips over for a belly rub.

After recently taking his book to a school for the deaf, the author had some sign language to teach kids. This little one is signing “tornado.”

The author said he and Toto have become best friends as they travel all around the state together.

Just for fun some kids measured Toto who was 32 inches from his tail to the tip of his nose.

Hall authored a second book about the cat after the success of the first.

The local celebrity kitty drew quite the crowd to the library. Toto the Tornado Kitten sat perched on a chair Jonathan Hall reading his book to the crowd at the as his owner told his story of survival to the library group.

ABOVE, Families enjoyed listening to the story together. RIGHT, The author shares a photo of tiny Toto just after the tornado. Friday, September 6, 2013 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 Benefits of buying local produce

t’s harvest season and even if Less Waste: Buying at a farmers tional eye appeal. ground pepper and garnish each you don’t grow your own gar- TAKE market can radically reduce waste Ingredients: four medium pota- bowl with fresh dill before serving. Iden, freshly picked produce is in more ways than one. toes; four medium peppers; one Makes four hearty servings. as close as area farm stands and THE Purchasing freshly picked pro- large sweet onion, two tablespoons Win Dinner for Two at the farmer’s markets! HINT duce from the grower eliminates olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. Publick House — Your tips can While enjoying fresh fruit and the need for protective waxes, Directions: Peel and cut potatoes win you a great dinner for two at produce may be what draws people KAREN identifying labels, or fancy pack- into 1-inch pieces. Cut peppers the historic Publick House to a farmers market, the benefits TRAINOR aging. Bringing a sturdy cloth bag into 2-inch chunks. Peel onion and Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply of buying directly from local to tote produce and recycled card- cut coarsely. Place potatoes, pep- send in a hint to be entered into a growers go far beyond taste. From board cartons for eggs further pers, and onions into a casserole random drawing. One winner per reducing food contamination risks costs, and this savings can be reduces waste. dish. Pour olive oil over vegetables month will win a fabulous dinner and environmental waste to boost- passed on to the shopper. In addi- Food waste is also lessened and mix slightly.Sprinkle with salt for two (a $60 value) at the ing the local economy and social tion, farmers market host sites because freshly harvested goods and pepper Top with grated cheese renowned restaurant, located on interaction, neighborhood food usually charge just a nominal fee arrive at the table with a longer if desired. Bake for at 425 for a half Route 131 across the town common markets play an important role in for the farmer to set up, resulting window of freshness. hour or until vegetables are ten- in historic Sturbridge. Because community health, wealth and in lower purchase prices. Boost Local Economy: The dol- der. I’m in the business of dispensing happiness. Earth Friendly: Shopping for lars you spend at a local farmers Cucumber Soup — This cucum- tips, not inventing them (although Read on for some benefits of locally grown foods is an earth market are more apt to remain in ber soap has a bright, garden taste. I can take credit for some), I’m buying local fruits and vegetables, friendly choice that doesn’t sacri- the area, giving a boost to the local It is a delicious and creative way to counting on you readers out there and a few recipes that spotlight the fice quality.Industrial farming is a economy.In addition, studies show use up an overabundance of gar- to share your best helpful hints! freshly picked produce: major source of water pollution visitors to farmers market sites den cukes. Note: Comparisons to supermar- due to contamination from chemi- typically patronize other business- Ingredients: 3 cups of cucum- Do you have a helpful hint or ket practices are from nationwide cal fertilizers, pesticides and ani- es in the area. In fact, one study bers, peeled, seeded and sliced; 1 handy tip that has worked for you? data. Local grocery stores and mal waste. In addition, goods sold estimates every dollar spent on onion, sliced, four tablespoons Do you have a question regarding supermarkets in our area typical- in the same community as they local foods results in up to one dol- fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 tsp. household or garden matters? If so, ly offer a section of locally grown are grown drastically reduces fuel lar more in local economic activi- Salt; 1/2 tsp dill; 2 tablespoons oil; why not share them with readers of produce which are comparable to transportation energy and costs. ty. two tablespoons cornstarch; The Southbridge Evening News? farmer’s markets offerings. Buying locally from growers who Zucchini Dip — Zucchini and 2 cups of water; 2 cups milk Send questions and/or hints to: Peak of Nutrition: Growers typ- use sustainable practices is a chives are two plentiful offerings (may use light or skim); 1/4 tsp Take the Hint! C/o the Southbridge ically sell their produce within a responsible choice you can feel at farmers markets. The inexpen- pepper. Evening News, 25 Elm St., day of harvesting, with many good about. sive ingredients mixed with cream 1 3/4 cups of water Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail offerings picked the morning of More Variety: Offerings from cheese, make an impressive dip. To 2 cups of light soy milk or skim [email protected]. Hints are entered the market. Not only does the food local farmers not only afford the increase the impression factor, milk into a drawing for dinner for two at taste better when it’s fresh, its consumer a wide variety of pro- serve in a crusty boule bowl. 1/4 teaspoon of ground black the historic Publick House Inn .For nutrients are at peak levels. Fruits duce, but it also allows for the pur- Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) brick of pepper more great hints, tune into Take the and vegetables purchased at super chase of lesser known, tastier cream cheese, softened; three 4 Sprigs of fresh dill (optional) Hint! one minute snippet tip s aired store supermarkets may have been varieties that might not meet com- tablespoons milk; one cup shred- Directions: Pour oil into a large twice daily on ORC FM 98.9. And shipped from distant states and mercial requirements. Since big ded zucchini; 1/4 cup fresh chives, pan and sauté cucumbers, onion, for more tips and talk, be sure to lis- other countries. Studies show supermarkets typically sell pro- chopped; salt to taste. and parsley. Add salt and dill and ten to my live hour long show from such produce travel an average of duce grown to endure long trans- Directions: Blend cream cheese cook until vegetables are translu- 9 to 10 a.m. each Friday on WARE 1,300 miles, delaying their arrival port trips and maintain expanded and milk together in a bowl. Mix cent. Meanwhile mix water and 1250. at the store for up to two weeks! shelf life, the old-fashioned strains in the zucchini, chives and salt to cornstarch in a bowl. Pour into Save Money: Fruits and vegeta- and heirloom varieties of fruits taste. Chill before serving. pan and stir on medium heat until bles purchased as they’re picked is and vegetable are often absent Potato, Pepper, and Onion thickened. Slowly add a pleasure that typically saves the from the supermarket shelves. Casserole — Here’s a budget milk and continue to stir consumer money. Because the Plus, buying locally offers piece of friendly side dish that spotlights until soup is creamy. grower is selling directly to the mind if shoppers are concerned garden peppers. Use a combo of Allow to simmer for a few consumer,there are no middleman about genetically modified foods. red and green peppers for addi- minutes. Add freshly

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FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER Early half-dollars: 1806-1807 Lying by ADAM MINOR EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER he last of the Draped Bust half- degrees Tdollars were made in 1806 and 1807. t was only one of a thousand pieces of Liberty faces right on junk (e-mail) the likes of which we EDITORIAL all Draped Bust halves. I receive on a daily basis, but it managed to The capped bust design catch our attention. (pictured) was minted “Buy custom-made uni- from 1807 until the series versity diplomas, fake col- ended in 1839. All Capped lege degrees, and tran- Daddy’s Bust half-dollars had a let- scripts of world-famous tered edge. However, as TREASURES IN universities.” Nice head- the value of silver line! increased, concern arose YOUR HOME Could they REALLY be about unscrupulous folks saying what they seemed little girl filing off small amounts PAUL to be saying? Are they of silver from the edges of JOSEPH REALLY selling bogus few weeks ago, with the help of a coins and melting those diplomas, transcripts, and handy-dandy roller coaster anal- shavings down into small, AS YOU “fake college degrees?” valuable silver ingots. So ogy, I revealed that in a few through the claw. A total of 839, 576 halves Aren’t there plenty of all of A in 1836 the mint changed the lettered edge dated 1806 were minted. LIKE IT those things already out months, I was going to become a father to a reeded edge (similar to our 90-percent All but one variety list for approximately there, evident in the work- for the second time. silver coins-dimes, quarters, half dollars, $150 in G-4 condition. The exception is the place, bureaucratic and Last week, we found and silver dollars). knobbed 6 with no stem through the claw MARK ASHTON governmental offices, “get- out that we were hav- Back to the 1896 Draped Bust halves. One on the reverse. Are you ready? That coin rich-quick” schemers’ pre- ing a daughter. of the series of coins I really like, and col- lists for approximately $18,000 in the same sentations, and almost daily news reports of It was a different lect, are the Bust Half series. One of the G-4 condition. While no records exist as to disgraced functionaries and officials? kind of feeling last first rarities I ever purchased (some 35 exactly how many of these were minted, “But wait!” as they say in the middle of week, as I stared in awe years ago) was an 1806 over inverted 6 it’s clear there aren’t many around. many such pitches. The message has come at the TV screen that (where the 5 was punched in upside down). Things got a little better at the mint in from our “friend” (whose email address and showed the ultrasound I bought it at one of the fields in Brimfield. 1807. Just over 300,000 Draped Bust halves true identity we definitely don’t know). And I was thrilled to get such a rarity at a rea- were minted in that year, and another isn’t it just like our good friend to want to video of our little girl “recommend this site to you, and send … the moving around. sonable price. 750,000 Capped Bust halves were also mint- Well, it was very early in my Bust Half following message”? Already having a 2- ed. This was the largest mintage for any THE MINOR collecting days — and I thought I knew U.S. coin up to that date. However, there “Buy fake/novelty university diplomas year-old boy, and in a what I was doing. Ha! were four (4) more varieties of Capped Bust and degrees online. We design our Degree or DETAILS family of nearly all A few months later, when showing the halves made in 1807. There’s the 1807 with Diploma Certificates (our friend’s capitaliza- boys, I was half-expect- coin to an experienced collector friend, I small stars, the 1807 with large stars, the tion style, not ours) and Transcripts to look ADAM MINOR ing the tradition to con- was informed that what I had paid “real large stars variety with “50” punched in 99.99 percent identical to world-famous origi- tinue, despite all my coin” money for what was actually a con- over a “20” at the bottom of the reverse, and nals, including identical security-grade tran- friends predicting a temporary cast counterfeit. A dealer later the “Bearded” variety. The “beard” is actu- script paper, identical water markings, girl was on the way. confirmed the disappointing news. ally a raised line of metal resulting from a raised-ink crests, embossed seals, correct Needless to say, I quickly began to educate break in the obverse die that runs from the card stock weight (60-100 lb depending upon Well, turns out they were right! institution specifications).” Don’t get me wrong, I’m not in the myself on counterfeit coins. And that jaw to the upper portion of the bust. process continues unabated to this day. The 1807 Draped Bust half is worth about Nice message – especially when it comes to least bit disappointed at all. I honestly the 99.99 percent identicality to the real In addition to all of the usual counterfeit the same as most of the 1806 varieties ($150 didn’t care whether it was a boy or a things. We immediately had to wonder what “suspects” I know have to stay abreast of in G-4). However, due to the high mintage girl. Since we revealed we were expect- accounted for the .01 percent inauthenticity the ridiculous number of Chinese counter- all but one of the 1807 Capped Bust halves ing #2, people have asked me, “So, and whether it might give someone (anyone) feits on the market. It has gotten so bad are worth half as much as the 1806’s (about pause to consider the overall dubious nature What do you want? A boy? A girl?” (current Chinese counterfeits) that the $40-$50 in G-4). The exception is the “beard- of the documents being designed for poten- I always reply, “I want an ‘on time three major coin-grading companies esti- ed” variety.It has a value of approximately tially fraudulent purposes. and healthy,’” referencing the fact our mate that over one half of the U.S. Trade $295 in G-4. Then again, who’s to say that these “cus- son was born six weeks early and had dollars (1873-1855) submitted to them for We’ve been extremely busy with antique tom-made” items aren’t being prepared, sold, to spend two weeks in the NICU at authentication and grading are actually and collectible appraisals and onsite Estate and used solely for the purposes of righteous UMass Memorial in Worcester, Mass. Chinese counterfeits. sales this summer, so in our next column benefit and good clean fun? After all, the — one of the most stressful times of Evidently, the Mint had considerable we’ll tell you about some of our more inter- word “novelty” is in there. Perhaps this is all my life. He turned out to be just fine, trouble employing quality staff, and mak- esting finds. In the meantime, keep the intended for use at Halloween parties by the but needless to say, we are praying for ing up its mind on design elements, questions coming to as requested below. academically (and ethically) challenged. the best this time around! because there are no less than eight differ- “Look at my Harvard diploma,” says Bob, So, here I am, in uncharted territory, ent varieties of 1806 halves. There’s the nor- Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey Ghost actually a drop-out of Clown School and the mal 1806, the 1806 over 5, the aforemen- wondering what it’s going to be like Auctions & Appraisals, 508-943-6570, pwo- Municipal Jail. “So what?” says Pete. “Here’s tioned 1806 over inverted 6, the knobbed 6 [email protected]; www.greyghostcorp.com; my Yale diploma, along with some 99.99 per- with a little girl in the house. Fellow with large stars and a hint of an overdate, The author conducts certified coin and parents have been telling me that girls cent authentic-looking transcripts indicating the knobbed 8 with small stars, the knobbed antique/collectible appraisals, on site estate that I earned a 4.0 average and summa cum are different and present a unique set 6 with no stem through the claw on the sales, auctions, and cleanouts. laude matriculation status. That trumps of parental challenges. reverse, the pointed 6 with no stem through your little ‘Hah-vid’ diploma.” For me, I can’t help but have flash for- the claw, and the pointed 6 with a stem “No it doesn’t,” counters the by-now aggra- wards to the year 2032, where my 18- vated Bob, “because I can trump your trump year-old daughter is fending off punk with my additional diploma from Trump boys with a stick, therefore forcing me University!” to get involved on my daughter’s Despite our confusion (and concern) over behalf. Are you an ‘efficient’ investor? just what “raised-ink crests” are, we sudden- Cue overprotective dad syndrome. ly saw the light. “There’s nothing wrong with Now, I’m going to have practice my enerally speaking, if you’re investing, even in “down” markets. producing, selling, and buying Fake College efficient at a particular task, • Reinvest dividends. Among Degrees and Transcripts of World Famous intimidation speeches. Anyone out Universities,” we said to ourselves. Who does there know any good ones? Gyou’ll get good results with- your investments, you may own it harm to enhance our resumé and/or CV There’s a comedy bit I’m reminded of out wasting effort. stocks that can pay dividends. You As you’ve already learned from can take these dividends as cash, (curriculum vitae) by way of a little bogus by Bill Engvall (of “Blue Collar your life experiences, it’s usually but if you don’t need the money to paperwork? Aren’t we entitled, in fact, by Comedy Tour” fame, and a father of far better to be efficient at some- meet everyday expenses, you may way of personal progress, to put our best feet daughters himself) where he talks thing than to be inefficient — and be better off by reinvesting the div- forward? It’s not like we’re running forensic about dealing with the boys vying his that’s certainly true with investing. idends This is an efficient way to lab tests for the state, or manufacturing taint- daughter’s attention. He first takes the So, what can you do to become a increase your shares — and boost- ed medications that actually might kill (just a boy to his “armory” to show off his more efficient investor? Here are a ing your share ownership in quali- handful) of people! FINANCIAL Where’s the harm in convincing our co- gun collection, taking a few and dis- few ideas: ty investments can be a key way to workers and employers that we attended (and • Invest systematically. If you put OCUS help build wealth. (Be aware that playing his acumen, loading, reloading F wowed everyone at) MIT, even if we were a few dollars in an investment, such companies can reduce or discontin- and cleaning them. The boy is nervous. actually struggling at Podunk Community as a stock, that you heard was ue dividends at any time.) Next, he takes a shotgun and gently JEFF BURDICK College majoring in art collage making? cradles it. “hot,” and then a few months later • Look for tax-efficient tech- The final line of our friend’s message “You know son, I love my little girl. I put some more money in another niques. Another type of efficiency promised that “most post-secondary institu- love her more than life itself. I would do vehicle that strikes your fancy,and you con- associated with investing is tax efficiency, tions (are) available,” which is great, because tinue this pattern indefinitely, you may not which refers to your ability to defer taxes as we’d hate to pin all our future job-hunting anything for her, to protect her, and be maximizing your resources. By taking long as possible. Tax-deferred accounts, keep her safe,” he says, still cradling and self-promotional hopes on fraudulent this type of haphazard approach, you could such as a traditional IRA or a 401(k), can info and degrees from Stanford when all they the weapon. end up owning a bunch of investments help you put off the tax bill until retire- “And I have no problem going back to really had was Bev’s College of Hair Styling without rhyme or reason — a motley assort- ment, when you may be in a lower tax and Nail Polishing. (Not that there’s any- prison.” ment that may not help you reach your bracket. thing wrong with a REAL diploma from OK, so it’s an exaggeration, but the goals. • Consolidate investment accounts. If you BCHSNP)! point is a fair one. Even now, still Instead of following this route, consider a have one IRA with one financial services Why are we even wasting your time and months from being born, I feel like I systematic approach, sometimes known as provider, another IRA with a second, and a ours on sharing this inarguably fraudulent would do anything to keep her safe. dollar cost averaging. To do so, you’ll first separate investment account with a third, and felonious operation? Because, unlike I think I’m jumping ahead a little too want to identify some investments that are you may end up paying more in expenses, what it’s selling, this operation is all-too-real. far. First thing’s first. There are lots of appropriate for your objectives, risk toler- fees and commissions than is necessary — And out there. And probably doing quite well life events that will take place before ance and time horizon. Then, automatically and since these costs can eat into your at lying, cheating, and defrauding the public. any of that stuff happens, right? Right? move the same amount of money each investments’ “real” rate of return, this scat- We’d advise, “Let the buyer beware!”, but month from your checking or savings tershot ownership method may be ineffi- I’ve been a “Daddy” now for two in this case it’s even more important to account into the investments you’ve chosen. cient. You may be better off by consolidat- remind you to NEVER (ever!) respond elec- years to my little boy, and it’s better When the price of your investments falls, ing all your investment accounts with one tronically to such offers, for it’s thereby that and better every day, but something your contribution will buy more shares, provider. such modern hucksters and felons get a tells me that name takes on a whole and when the price rises, you’ll buy fewer Seek to become an efficient investor. You foothold – probably on your throat and all new meaning when it is said by a little shares — in other words, you’ll be fulfilling may be pleased with the results. your identity information. girl to her father. the “buy low” part of the classic investment Whoops! We just received another impor- So last week, staring at the ultra- formula. Over time, this technique should This article was written by Edward Jones tant email this very moment! It’s from anoth- sound screen at the doctor’s office, it result in a lower average cost per invest- for use by your local Edward Jones Financial er good friend we’ve never heard of, and it’s may have been a different kind of feel- ment. Keep in mind, though, that dollar cost Advisor. Please contact Jeff Burdick, your just a one-word message: “Urgent!” So, we’ve ing, but it was also all too familiar. averaging does not ensure a profit or protect local Edward Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at gotta go. It’s time to contact “Mr. A and G.B. Much like the first time around, I was against loss — and you’ll need to have the 508-347-1420 or for details.” This one’s from a University of financial resources available to continue [email protected]. Iowa.edu email location. Maybe they can get falling head over heels in love, and I us a discount on some fake transcripts can’t wait for my little girl to arrive. I and/or an impressive diploma. We must love her already! urgently go and NOT reply – right now!

Adam Minor may be reached at 508- Mark Ashton can be reached at: 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com [email protected], or by calling: bridgepress.com. 508-909-4144. Friday, September 6, 2013• STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, September 6, 2013 CALENDAR The calendar page is a free service offered Worcester, 203 Pakachoag Street, Auburn. dors are always welcome. During Sturbridge. Attend this 90-minute seminar for listings for government, educational and Drop in with your child/children for this November, vendors’ table spaces are ? price: presented by members of the Village non-profit organizations. Send all calendar free demo class of Pakachoag’s popular $10 each. Contact Hitchcock for more infor- Toastmasters Club of Sturbridge and learn listings and happenings at least one week in Music Together program. Please register mation: (413) 245-9977 or visit www.hitch- their tricks of the trade. In this fast pass advance by mail to Ann Tremblay at your attendance in advance. Fall session cockacademy.org. workshop you will learn: How to Open Your Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, classes, Monday through Saturday, starting Speech, How to Create & Organize Your MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail September 19 available in Auburn, Sterling, STURBRIDGE — There will be a free Speech or Presentation, How to Add Humor, to [email protected]. Please Sturbridge, and W.Boylston. Please register Bluegrass Festival with Bluegrass legend How to Effectively Implement Visual Aids, write “calendar” in the subject line. We will your attendance by calling 508-791-8159 or Tony Trischka, along with performances by How to End Your Speech, and The print such listings as space allows. email [email protected]. For complete Les Sampou, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Importance of the Three R’s. We won’t get information about program offerings and and Hot Tamales Brass Band from 2 to 8:30 rid of your butterflies, but we will help you SATURDAY locations, go to www.pakmusic.org or call p.m. September 14 on the Sturbridge Town get them flying in formation! Several very SEPTEMBER 7 508-791-8159. Common. Free admission and free parking. experienced Toastmasters will be present- STURBRIDGE — Socks for Siberia con- There will be food vendors and unique arti- ing and guiding you through the process. cert with non-stop music from 11 a.m. to 10 STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family sans and a Kids Zone featuring a Bounce Since 1924, more than 4 million people p.m. or later Saturday, September 7 at Services South Valley Family Support House, Face-painting, Magician and Games. around the world have become more confi- Hyland Orchards, 199 Arnold Road, Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents Lawn chairs and coolers welcome! Free chil- dent speakers and leaders because of their Sturbridge. There will be door prizes, fami- “South Valley Sibling Group” from 4:30 to 6 dren’s Identification Kits will be offered by participation in Toastmasters groups ly fun, food and beverages. Tickets are $10 in p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. South Valley Family the Sturbridge Police Department to atten- around the world. Find out more at: advance and $15 the day of the event. Kids Support Center Sib Shops offer a safe, nur- dees with children. More Information at www.villagetoastmasters.org. This seminar 12 and under are free. Tickets on sale now at turing, fun place for siblings. Sib-Shops www.sturbridgefest.com or by calling 774- is free for CMS Chamber Members but reg- www.socksforsiberia.org or by calling 508- offer facilitator led (Sib-shop Certified 696-0903. istration is required. ($10 for non-Members) 637-1248. Complete music line-up and details Facilitator Brenda Waleski of the Sibling Space is limited. RSVP by September 20 by at Support Project) discussions, games, letter STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family phone (508-347-2761) or email www.socksforsiberia.org. writing, community activities and field Services South Valley Family Support [email protected]. trips. Ages 6 and up. Open to the public. Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents SATURDAY BRIMFIELD — The Hitchcock Free Free. Free childcare provided. For more “Music Therapy” Saturday, Sept. 14. 9-10 Academy Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is information, call 508-796-1950. a.m. will be Music Therapy for children; SEPTEMBER 21 held each Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. until WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:30 a.m. will be Music Therapy for BRIMFIELD — The Hitchcock Free Nov. 23 and features vendors of locally adults. Open to the public. Free. Free child- Academy Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is grown plants and produce, and home-made SEPTEMBER 11 care provided. For more information, call held each Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. until items. You never know what you might find, PUTNAM — The community is invited to 508-796-1950. Nov. 23 and features vendors of locally but the market features locally-grown, fresh a free Book Reading and Discussion with SUNDAY grown plants and produce, and home-made seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, starter Loose Ends author Anastasia Goodman at items. You never know what you might find, plants, and flowers, along with honey,maple Congregation B’nai Shalom, 125 Church SEPTEMBER 15 but the market features locally-grown, fresh products, kettle corn, baked goods (most Street, (across from the Putnam Town Hall), SOUTHBRIDGE — There will be an all- seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, starter weeks), eggs, locally-raised beef, home- at 7 p.m. September 11. Books will be avail- you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7 to 11 plants, and flowers, along with honey,maple made preserves, crafts, and more. New ven- able for purchase and signing. Light a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Quinebaug products, kettle corn, baked goods (most dors are always welcome. During refreshments will be served. For more Masonic Lodge, 339 Ashland Avenue, weeks), eggs, locally-raised beef, home- November, vendors’ table spaces are ? price: information call 860-928-5409. Southbridge. The breakfasts will continue made preserves, crafts, and more. New ven- $10 each. Contact Hitchcock for more infor- on every month until the third Sunday of dors are always welcome. During mation: (413) 245-9977 or visit www.hitch- STURBRIDGE — Woman in Business, June 2014. The menu includes French toast, November, vendors’ table spaces are ? price: cockacademy.org. Inc. will be having its monthly luncheon on Belgium waffles, custom omelets, sausage $10 each. Contact Hitchcock for more infor- Wednesday, September 11 at TJ O’Brien’s, gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, scram- mation: (413) 245-9977 or visit www.hitch- HOLLAND — The Nipmuck Indian 407 Main Street, Sturbridge, from noon to bled eggs, toast, and more. The cost is $9 for cockacademy.org. Council of Chaubunagungamaug will pres- 1:30 p.m. (with networking beginning at adults and $7 for senior citizens. There is no ent their 33rd annual Nipmuck Pow Wow 11:45 a.m). All meetings are open to the pub- charge for children under 10. STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,September 7 lic. The cost is $14 for members and $16 non- Services South Valley Family Support and Sunday, September 8 at Lake Siog Park members. Space is limited so please call SOUTHBRIDGE — The Annual Polish Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents “I- in Holland. This event is open to the public (508) 764-1657 to reserve a seat, or email us at Picnic in Southbridge at the Pilsudski PAD Club” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, and will feature traditional and contempo- [email protected]. The guest speaker Polish American Citizens Club pavilion at Sept. 21. IPADS are giving voice to Adults rary foods, authentic drumming and danc- will be Health Coach Lisa Barnes, LMB, 18 Ballard Court (Route 131) across from Big and Children with Autism and other disabil- ing and Indian crafts and jewelry. who runs Charlton’s “Life, Mind & Body Bunny Market will be held on Sunday, ities. Come and learn how to use your iPad. Admission fee is $3 for adults and $1 for eld- Energy.” Lisa will present “Quick Healthy September 15, from noon to 5 p.m., rain or Share apps that work for your child. Bring ers and children 6-12. Children under 6 are Meals for Working Women.” Woman in shine, featuring delicious homemade cheese the kids! Bring your iPads, wireless avail- free. For more information, please call 508- Business, Inc. provides a network for work- and cabbage pierogi, golumbki, kapusta, able. We have an iPad available for those 347-7829 or email [email protected]. ing women (and those in between jobs) homemade baked goods, hot dogs, hamburg- who would like to try it out! Free drop-in through sharing their knowledge and expe- ers and kielbasa sandwiches, raffles, games session. Open to the public. Free. Free child- DUDLEY — Shepherd Hill Show Choir riences. The group meets on the second and bounce house for the children. Music care provided. For more information, call students are sponsoring a Car Wash on Wednesday of every month. You can find will be provided by Joey Kargol and Fran 508-796-1950. Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the more information on future meetings and Mitus. Come and enjoy. For more informa- Charlton Town Hall, 37 Main St., Route 31, speakers by visiting tion call (508) 764-4746. SUNDAY across from the Library. Donations accept- www.wibsturbridge.org. SEPTEMBER 22 ed. CHARLTON — The Providence & STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers, SUNDAY STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family Worcester Railfan Club & Museum, Inc. 232 Podunk Road, Sturbridge, is holding two Services South Valley Family Support 23rd annual Model Train Show will be held free square dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER 8 Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday,September 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. Come and enjoy one or SOUTHBRIDGE — The Pilsudski Polish “Parent Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the historic and beautiful Overlook Hotel two free lessons. You won’t be alone. There American Citizens Club will resume their Sept. 11. Unwind with other parents during & Reception Room, 88 Masonic Home Road will be many brand new dancers. For more monthly meetings starting Sunday, our after-hours social time. Wine and cheese (Route 31) Charlton. Admission is $4 per per- information, visit www.hayloftsteppers.org. September 8, at club headquarters, 18 provided but will welcome your selections son (under 12 free). Handicap accessible. Ballard Court, Southbridge. Prior to the to share (wine, soda or snack ideas). Open to Food and refreshments made available by TUESDAY meeting a complimentary breakfast will be the public. Free. Free childcare provided. Overlook Catering. For more information, call 508-796-1950. SEPTEMBER 24 served from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Please come to WEDNESDAY STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family socialize and support your club. We will be THURSDAY Services South Valley Family Support finalizing plans for our Annual Polish SEPTEMBER 18 Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents Picnic to be held September 15. SEPTEMBER 12 SOUTHBRIDGE — The Planning “South Valley Sibling Group” from 4:30 to 6 MONDAY SOUTHBRIDGE — Film screening: Committee for the Southbridge p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. South Valley Family Found Memories at 6 p.m. Thursday,Sept. 12 Bicentennial will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Support Center Sib Shops offer a safe, nur- SEPTEMBER 9 at the Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Main St., the Southbridge Town Hall, 41 Elm St., in turing, fun place for siblings. Sib-Shops STURBRIDGE — There will be a Southbridge. The library will be screening the Rice Conference Room. Everyone is wel- offer facilitator led (Sib-shop Certified SERVSAFE certification class from 8:30 this award-winning foreign film. In come to help us plan for this great mile- Facilitator Brenda Waleski of the Sibling a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rehabilitative Resources, Portuguese with English subtitles. Running stone. Support Project) discussions, games, letter Inc., 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge. The course time: 98 minutes. All screenings are held in writing, community activities and field will be taught by Jane Cutting, Certified the Pioppi Room, lower level. For more STURBRIDGE — Ribbon Cutting and trips. Ages 6 and up. Open to the public. Instructor. Recertification fee is $110; New information, call 508-764-5426 or visit Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at 419 Free. Free childcare provided. For more Certification fee is $135. To register, call jacobedwardslibrary.org. Main, Sturbridge (former Basketville). Join information, call 508-796-1950. Jane at 508-347-8181 ext. 103 or visit jcut- FRIDAY the Chamber of Central Mass South as we [email protected]. For additional welcome four businesses to their new loca- THURSDAY class dates visit SEPTEMBER 13 tion in the former “Basketville” property on SEPTEMBER 26 www.rehabresourcesinc.org. CHARLTON — There will be a Pot Roast Main Street, Sturbridge. This beautifully refurbished building is the new home of STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family dinner at 5:30 p.m. September 13 at Charlton Services South Valley Family Support STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family City United Methodist Church, 74 Stafford Edward Jones Investments, Sturbridge Children’s Dentistry,Guardian Hospice and Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents Services South Valley Family Support Street, Charlton. Tickets are $10 for adults, “Transition Talks” with Robin Foley at 6 Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents a $6 for children ages 6-12 and $35 for a family. Palliative Care, and Balian Family Dental. The Chamber will preside over the ribbon p.m. Thursday,Sept. 26. Helping to empower “Parent Informational Night” at 7 p.m. There is no charge for children under 6. parents with your child’s special needs jour- Monday, Sept. 9. Learn about the Music cutting at 4 p.m. followed by an open house SATURDAY and reception for Edward Jones ney.Also focusing on your child’s transition Therapy Series, “A Place To Be Me” and 14-22, Student visions, exploring Post- Parent’s Leadership Series. Julie Hurley Investments and Guardian Hospice and SEPTEMBER 14 Palliative Care. Light refreshments will be Secondary Educational Opportunities, etc. will be presenting her ideas for a 10-month SOUTHBRIDGE – Your Life Matters Open to the public. Free. Free childcare pro- series of Music Therapy that will be held served. The community is most welcome to Pregnancy,a local pregnancy education and come and check out the new space. vided. For more information, call 508-796- from Sept-June. Mark Cleveland will be dis- resource center, will hold its annual 5K Fun 1950. cussing “A Place To Be Me” a new and excit- Run and 2 Mile Walk Saturday, September ing place for families to gather and learn STURBRIDGE — Seven Hills Family 14 at the Westville Lake Recreation Area. Services South Valley Family Support FRIDAY from each other including Saturday family Registration is at 9 a.m. There will be face activities, parent support and natural Center, 128 Main St. (Route 131) presents SEPTEMBER 27 painting and prizes. Proceeds benefit the “Behavior Techniques for Parents” with STURBRIDGE — “Competency and respite services. Anne Hurst will be dis- center’s work helping those facing cussing the free upcoming “Parent Deb Shilanski at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Functioning in Aging”? Community unplanned pregnancies in the area by offer- Excellent opportunity to understand what Business Associates networking/referral Leadership Series” which will be held at the ing positive alternatives to abortion, materi- Host in Sturbridge. Open to the public. Free. your child is trying to tell you through group guest speaker Dr. David Nowell from al support and education for parents and behavior. Open to the public. Free. Free 7:15-8:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Tavern at Old Free childcare provided. For more informa- students. To register or for more informa- tion, call 508-796-1950. childcare provided. For more information, Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. Business tion, call Joanne at (508) 764-6404. call 508-796-1950. and professional people interested in south- TUESDAY west Worcester County and vicinity are wel- STURBRIDGE — The annual Yard Sale at THURSDAY come. Free admission. www.community- SEPTEMBER 10 the Sturbridge Senior Center, corner of SEPTEMBER 19 businessassociates.org or e-mail info@com- SOUTHBRIDGE — Fun at Five Route 20 and Arnold Road, will be held Sept. munitybusinessassociates.org. Networking September 10 from 5-7 p.m. at 13 with a rain date of Sept. 21. There will SOUTHBRIDGE — Lauren Scheuer, the La Salle Reception Center, 444 Main also be a bake sale and hot dogs, soda and author of Once Upon a Flock will be at the Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Main St., DUDLEY — The Dudley Hill Players, an Street, Southbridge. Join the Chamber of chips will be sold. extension of the ministry of The First Central Mass South for the last Fun at Five Southbridge at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Once Upon a Flock: Life with My Soulful Congregational Church of Dudley, United of the summer. Enjoy delicious appetizers CHARLTON — The Charlton PTO will be Church of Christ, 135 Center Road, Dudley, provided by Annie’s Country Kitchen, a cool holding a Computer and Electronics Chickens stars Scheuer’s backyard chick- ens with their big personalities, friend- presents “Relationships” at 7 p.m. Sept. 27; 2 cocktail and great company. As always, Removal and Recycle Event on Saturday, p.m. Sept. 28 and 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. there will be chances to win some valuable Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Charlton ships, rivalries, and secrets, and the flock’s guardian, Marky the terrier. At once Five one-act plays all winners of the Samuel drawing prizes and other surprises as well. Middle School, 2 Oxford Road, Charlton. French Off Broadway Festival for new writ- Thank you to our co-sponsors Center of humorous, poignant, and informative, Once Upon a Flock is a feathered tale like no ers. All plays produced by special arrange- Hope of Southbridge and Michael L. Wales BRIMFIELD — The Hitchcock Free ment with Samuel French, Inc. Each play Painting Company of Brimfield. Cost is $10 Academy Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is other. Copies will be available for purchase, and the author will sign copies after the will be followed by a song, some original, by for pre-registered members, $15 at the door; held each Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. until acclaimed local musicians and songwriters. $20 for non-members. RSVP by calling 508- Nov. 23 and features vendors of locally reading. For more information, call 508-764- 5426 or visit jacobedwardslibrary.org. Tickets: $10 General Admission; $8 Students 347-2761, or email [email protected] to grown plants and produce, and home-made and Senior Citizens. Tickets can be pur- register in advance. items. You never know what you might find, FRIDAY chased at the door or in advance by calling but the market features locally-grown, fresh Kenny at (508) 596-0105. AUBURN — Free Music and Movement seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, starter SEPTEMBER 20 Demo Class for Children Birth through Age plants, and flowers, along with honey,maple STURBRIDGE — CMS Chamber Seminar: 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, products, kettle corn, baked goods (most How to Give a Great Speech at 6:30 p.m. September 10 and Wednesday, September 11 weeks), eggs, locally-raised beef, home- September 24, Southbridge Saving Bank, at the Pakachoag Music School of Greater made preserves, crafts, and more. New ven- Community Room, 200 Charlton Road, Friday, September 6, 2013• STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 14 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, September 6, 2013 SPORTS Tantasqua Football Schedule

Sept. 13 at Southbridge, 7 Sept. 20 vs. Northbridge, 7 Sept. 27 vs. Doherty, 7 Oct. 4 at Algonquin, 7 Oct. 12 at St. Peter-Marian, 1 Oct. 18 vs. Nipmuc, 7 Oct. 25 vs. Grafton, 7 Nov. 28 at Shepherd Hill, 10:15 a.m.

* With the new football format, there are three “open dates” scheduled between the Oct. 25 game vs. Grafton and the Thanksgiving Day game at Shepherd Hill, which are to be determined.

File photos After an appearance in the Division 3 Super Bowl game versus Auburn last Dec. 1, the Tantasqua football team will look for another strong season when they open Sept. 13 at Southbridge at 7 p.m.

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TONY PIETTE $450 cash sponsor will have the fee waived to begin at 9 a.m., and the one-mile race starts Back of the Pack Productions to play. Please make checks payable to Back of at 10:30 a.m. the Pack Productions c/o Golf Tournament The cost of the race is $20 in advance and WELL TESTING host golf tournament at PO Box 564 Sturbridge, MA 01566. Contact $25 for those registering on the day of the botpp.org or call Deborah Williams at (413) race. Fundraising proceeds from this event • Install & Repair • Water Quality & Back of the Pack Productions, an organi- 427-1492 for more information. will help the many people RRI serves who Water Pumps, Quantity Testing zation that promotes the health and well are in need of supportive and adaptive Tanks & Filters being of individuals through sport, is host- RRI to host annual road race in equipment. • Fully Insured ing a golf tournament at Heritage Country With its corporate sponsor Southbridge • Water Pump Club in Charlton on Sunday, Sept. 15. There • Serving all of Sturbridge Savings Bank, RRI is encouraging racers of Service will be a scramble tournament, with prizes all abilities, including those in wheelchairs Worcester County for best round, longest drive, closest to the Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. (RRI), one and with disabilities, to participate. 508-949-1771 or 860-974-2512 hole, and multiple others. Registration of Central Massachusetts’ leading The race begins and ends behind the opens at 6 a.m. with the tournament to fol- providers of services for people living with Publick House, located at 277 Main Street in low at 7. The steak dinner and awards pres- developmental disabilities, will hold its 20th Sturbridge. Day-of registration and an SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION entation will begin at noon. Teams of four annual Rise and Run Road Race on Sunday, awards ceremony will be located on the Sale per order of owner will cost $440, but any team that produces at RESIDENTI AL LO T Oct. 6 in Sturbridge. The 10k and 5k races Sturbridge Town Common, directly across the street. 11 WESTWOOD DRIVE STURBRIDGE OVERLOOK COMMUNITIES The first 150 people WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 @ 1:00 P.M. MYO Smokers Club to register will SALE ON SITE THE SPIRIT OF LIFE 5K A Private Club where you can receive technical Offering .75 acres of land with 141 ft WALK/RUN running shirts. Roll 200 Smokes in 10 min. or less. Additionally, there frontage on Westwood Drive - an 88 Masonic Rd., Charlton $ will be awards for top exceptionally fine established SEPTEMBER 21ST 34.99 finishers overall and neighborhood. in each age division, REGISTRATION 9AM Enjoy a Coffee or a Game of Pool. TERMS OF SALE: $5,000.00 deposit at and all one-mile par- the time and place of sale. Balance due RUN BEGINS AT 10AM – COUPON – ticipants will receive on or before 30 days at passing. Sale WALK AT 10:15 award ribbons. subject to immediate approval by owner. For more informa- Other terms to be announced at the sale. All proceeds benefit FREE Yearly Membership tion, please contact For information call auctioneer. Cinda Lavely at Make a Wish Fund with this ad clavely@rehabre- JAY C. KIVOWITZ Registration is $10, pledges are welcome sourcesinc.org or AUCTIONEERS-APPRAISERS Rain or shine Hours: M-F 10am-7pm & Sat 10am-5pm (508) 347-8181 X113, or P.O. BOX 41268 at former Smokies Tobacco location NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744 visit www.rehabre- Call or email 129 Main St., Webster (Friendly’s Plaza) sourcesinc.org. 508-997-0768 (508)434-2401 or MA. LIC. #1344 [email protected] 508-461-6800 ~ myosmokersclub.com Friday, September 6, 2013• STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 Preschool programs Dress for Success coming to Southbridge DRESS feel pinch after cuts continued from page A1 will also be given food, help with as educational classes. portfolios, and various gifts, Komssi CUTS “We were fortunate that the continued from page A1 said. sequestration did not take affect Komssi started the program in for our agency until this fall,” Southbridge for the first time last These mandatory slashes to said Guthrie. “We had to gear year. the budget hit close to home, up for it this spring. We have “I see the need for this in with local Head Start classes in [lost] a number of things. We Southbridge,” said Komssi. “It’s dif- Southbridge, North Oxford and had a community childcare pro- ficult to get up to our Worcester Spencer. gram where we subcontracted affiliate without reliable transporta- All communities in the area with some folks who were tion. are eligible for the classes, already family childcare If any women do get internships including towns in the providers in Southbridge…so during the class session the organi- Blackstone Valley and Auburn. they could provide Head Start zation will provide the women with While seats haven’t been cut services for the children that any fare needed to get them to their in the Worcester County region, they served.” interview.” Head Start instructors have had Guthrie said to make up for At the end of the program, the to reorganize. that loss they added 12 more stu- women are given professional cloth- According to Director of dents to the in-house program, ing for any interviews and jobs they Early Childhood and Family which she said was more cost may get. Services Programs Barbara effective than funding the out- Komssi is looking for any local Guthrie, families looking to side childcare providers. donations for the program. enroll their children in Head “We still serve 60 children, “If any local hair salons are will- Chelsea Davis photo Start program must meet a min- but in a more economic way,” ing to donate a coupon for a free imum income requirement to said Guthrie. Previous students of the Going Places Network pose with mock interviewers from haircut for each woman, we’d great- become eligible. She added that Community Action Council the company Unum. ly appreciate it,” Komssi said. they are feeling the effects of Executive Director Jill Dagilis The organization will also be sequestration in the loss of added that while the cuts may five outfits for under $100,” Komssi self-esteem they need to prosper, holding its Dress for Success Fall more than $120,000 of funding. not affect classroom sizes, the said. Komssi said. Clothing Sale on Sunday,Sept. 15, at Guthrie said there are seven loss will still affect local educa- Complete suits are sold for $10 to For more information on Dress 484 Main St., in Worcester. classrooms located in the for- tion, which she said is frustrat- $30, Komssi said. for Success and the Going Places Clothes that the organization mer Southbridge High School ing. Dress for Success is a worldwide Network, visit their website at received but were unable to use as building on Cole Avenue, which “The federal sequestration organization that was started 16 www.dressforsuccess.org. professional clothing will be sold, service children on a full-day funding cuts for the Head Start years ago to help women who are in and all of the sale’s proceeds will go school year and half-day school program will impact the chil- need find employment. Chelsea Davis may be reached at back to the programming. year. She said in Oxford there dren and families most in The most important thing the (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at “You can go in and come out with are four classrooms that service need,” said Dagilis in an e-mail classes do is give these women the [email protected]. children in Auburn, Webster, to Guthrie. “Early education Leicester and Millbury. teaches children skills and tran- “We have 204 children in our sitions children to kinder- Head Start preschool program,” garten. The Worcester County said Guthrie during an inter- Community Action Council’s Classes offered by Literacy Volunteers view earlier this month. “We Head Start program serves over have 60 children in our Early 200 children each year in six Head Start, which is our home- LITERACY towns and we have to see them continued from page A1 based program.” flourish.” Guthrie said the home-based The classes include topics such as setting up email program is for children aged 0-3 Joy Richard may be reached at and is aimed at helping parents accounts, handling email attachments, Microsoft Office 508-909-4129 or by email at programs, and website navigation. with skills, childrearing tech- [email protected]. niques, child development or “People really enjoyed it last time,” Christo said, “and access to social programs such I think it gave some people the confidence to learn these things on their own as well.” The Literacy Volunteers will also be adding an extra day to their Literacy Café Classes. These classes help people with multiple levels of Music festival to benefit English language comprehension to improve their con- versational skills. “We use the same technique as when we first learn to speak,” Christo said. “First, we try to understand what Socks for Siberia is being said, and then we learn to respond.” Classes will continue to meet in the lower level of the Chelsea Davis photo Jacob Edwards Library on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 FESTIVAL a.m. and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Literacy volunteer teachers help students learn about comput- continued from page A1 Wednesday, Sept. 17, classes will begin for Wednesdays er literacy in a previous session. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. around 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. There will also be sack races at 3 p.m. and Literacy Café classes are free and have no registra- nut. 5 p.m. tion requirements. “We’re hoping to go on Sept. 24, but I’m waiting for a A petting zoo will available for children attending the event. “We want to offer the students something they can confirmation,” Christo said. “The doughnuts are to die Big Daddy’s Face Painting of Auburn will also provide face- come to because our wait list for classes is so long,” for.” painting services. Christo said. For more information or to sign up for computer lit- Door prizes, donated by individuals, include tickets to see Finally,the Literacy Volunteers are hoping to confirm eracy classes, Christo can be reached at (508) 765-3880. Richard and Teddy Thompson in concert on Sept. 29 and Red Hot another trip to one they made last year to Breezelands Chili Pepper tickets for Sept. 27. To enter to win the door prizes, Orchards in Warren. Chelsea Davis may be reached at (508) 909-4050, or by e- attendees can rip off the stubs on their tickets and put them in a Students who go on the trip get a tour of the orchards, mail at [email protected]. drawing bucket when they enter the event. Attendees may also reg- a small bag of apples, and some apple cider and a dough- ister their tickets in case they will not be at the event when the win- ner is called. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and food will be sold as well throughout the day. NEWS BRIEFS People interested in attending are encouraged to tell everyone they know about the event to raise awareness about the organiza- tion. Wilson appointed to account manager at local PR firm All proceeds from the day will go towards benefiting children in orphanages in South Central Siberia. The idea for Socks for Siberia began in 1999, when Michele and STURBRIDGE — Smith&jones Project Manager, Wilson worked Wally Connor went to their Russian friend’s son’s wedding. While idea agency has appointed Danielle with several different departments in Russia, they passed the Yoletchka Children’s Home and realized Wilson to account manager. on a variety of web projects for the they needed to do something to help the children. In her position, Wilson works University and earned a strong rep- When they returned to the United States, Michele Connor enlist- closely with the creative and digital utation for her ability to flawlessly ed the help of a local Girl Scout troop and was able to send out 4 teams to develop and manage inte- and simultaneously handle multiple boxes of filled stockings for Christmas for the Yoletchka Children’s grated marketing campaigns for initiatives ensuring maximum Home and the Malutka Maternity Hospital. smith&jones’ clients. impact and results. In 2001, the Connors began the Socks for Siberia project, which Derek Beahn, Partner, Account “I look forward to working with prompted the name for the organization. They now make bi-annual Director at smith&jones comment- smith&jones clients, expanding on trips to Russia and continue to donate goods to the orphanages, ed: “Danielle brings comprehensive brand building opportunities and their most recent trip being in July 2013. experience and exceptional man- bringing ideas to life,” comments For more information on SocksStock 2013 and Socks for Siberia, agement and organizational skills Wilson, a resident of Sturbridge. visit their website at www.socksforsiberia.org. to the agency. She has a great pas- smith&jones is an idea agency sion for developing brand building driven to unleash their clients’ Chelsea Davis may be reached at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at strategies that drive customer greatness and build amazing brands [email protected]. growth.” through their passion, principles, After graduating from Marist and thinkPURPLE process. From College with a BA in brand development through mar- Communications and Western New keting executions in traditional and England University with an MBA, Danielle Wilson new media, smith&jones idea Wilson worked for nearly nine years agency offers the big picture think- at Lego Systems in their Direct alog business and the Lego Shop At ing that results in marketing of a PHOTO REPRINTS Marketing Department, managing Home e-commerce site. Most recent- different color. Additional details at the North American direct mail cat- ly employed at Worcester www.smithnjones.com. Polytechnic Institute as a Web AVAILABLE September-October Cabinet Sale Call for details 508-764-4325 TheHeartOf Massachusetts.com SALE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE ENDS ST Chinese Restaurant OCTOBER 31 www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty Save up to $400 dollars Take-out Service See store for details Catering Party to Your Place Please call 29 Summer Street 90 Worcester Road 111 E. 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Rehabilitation Center in Conway, Mass., presented eight birds and a Bird of Prey Demonstration highlighting the unique traits and characteris- tics of the creatures, which ranged in size from a tiny screech owl to a “potty-trained” turkey vulture. The hour-long free (but dona- tions were accepted) program generated considerable atten- tion, along with questions, observations (“I’ve seen those in my backyard”), and plenty of applause – for both the birds and Ricardi. At the beginning of the pro- Abigail, an audience member, got to carry one of the small owls while family mem- gram, Ricardi explained that the bers photographed the occasion. visiting birds were all “perma- nently injured” – unable to be reintroduced into the wild, which is why they serve as his frequent traveling companions, even though he doesn’t give them “cutie names” or exces- Mark Ashton photos sively pet-like treatment. Some Rapt with attention for the raptors. had leg or eye or wing problems, ture. “What do you think?” but all were grand in their abili- asked Ricardi. “I think he loves ty to represent their species me,” replied the girl, to which admirably. the audience offered a collective, Ricardi first introduced a “Awwwwwww!” Great Horned Owl, impressive Ricardi explained that the not only for its oversized head, saw-whet owl is even tinier – the but for its ability to turn that smallest owl species in New head completely around England. He then presented his (because its eyes don’t move). A “favorite bird – with a face only screech owl came next, much a mother could love”: the Turkey smaller than the first bird, but Vulture. Despite its “ugliness” in the same family of predators. and reputation as a scavenger One of the young girls in the and altogether unsavory crea- audience – who had drawn a pic- ture (“It poops on its legs in ture of Ricardi and his birds and order to cool them down,” Ivory from an elephant’s tusk, said Ricardi, is “worth its weight in gold,” thereby endangering the pachyderm. A young man got to visit an owl up presented it to him – was Ricardi explained), the bird is close after the presentation. allowed to hold the tiny crea- one of the most graceful flyers, he said, putting its wings into a “V” shape to present a portrait of seemingly effortless flight. He also presented a Gyr Falcon, rare in the area but impressive with its off white coloring, and a kestrel, endan- gered in Massachusetts (because of the oss of habitat) and per- haps the speediest bird in the room. “The black lines under the bird’s eyes” signified that speediness, he said, adding that all the speediest creatures, including the Peregrine Falcon capable of 200 mph and Tom Brady, sport similar black lines under their eyes. The Gyr Falcon is also capable of stop- ping and hovering – like a hum- Reema Dhingra DMD PC & Associates mingbird or a helicopter – espe- Drury Square Medical Center • 48 Auburn St. • Auburn, MA Ricardi works the crowd, offering close-up views of his birds of prey. cially when seeking rodents or 508-832-6278 • newengland-kids.com other tasty facts” from species endangered by humans, injured animals are treats on the by man, including: elephant either shunned or devoured by Steel, Aluminum Copper, Brass, ground. ivory, rhino horn and tiger bone others. “If you care, then leave Batteries, Lead CASH FOR SCRAP METAL Household Metal In addition to pills (“They do nothing!” he them there,” he explained, not- showing off the said), and Harpie Eagle talons – ing that even the best of human birds and offer- bigger than the claws of a griz- intentions were usually disas- ing them to the zly bear. trous for animals with injuries. audience for Ricardi also recounted the tale Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, close-up photos, of the demise of passenger located at 30 Peck Road in Wales, Ricardi pigeons, which John J. Audubon was established in 1939 by explained the once described in terms of Arthur D. Norcross and features problems of flocks that blocked out the sun some 8,000 acres of wooded hills, WE ACCEPT: some 50 endan- for 30 minutes, of which none lakes, and streams. Its purpose gered species in remain. is the conservation of wildlife, Construction & Demolition Debris New England, The final bird displayed was a the collection and propagation Asphalt, Brick, Concrete letting folks Red-Tailed Hawk, the largest of wild plants, the preservation know that it’s hawk in New England and of birds and all forms of animal Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-4, Sat 7:30-1 illegal to “be in another elegant flyer. It takes wildlife, and the conservation of Open to the Public possession of a two years for the bird’s tail land an water. For more infor- 198 East St. Ware, MA 01082 feather” feathers to turn red(dish mation, visit (unless you brown), said Ricardi. www.norcrossws.org on the 413.967.7046 have a license He then made a case at the end Internet. or are Native of his presentation for the American), and preservation and appreciation of Mark Ashton can be reached at: displayed a his featured guests and other [email protected], or case of “arti- injured creatures. Once touched by calling: 508-909-4144.

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Art-focused street fair Carmellas Italian Restaurant Teresa’s Restaurant Sponsored by The Holistic Dock jumping and diving With live entertainment 55 South Maple St. (Rte. 9) Rt. 32, Palmer Rd. Center FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 canine performance sports! including Brookfield, MA Ware, MA West Brookfield Klem’s Fall Fest Klem’s Music and art demonstra- 413-967-7601 508-867-3409 Kids’ activities, tent sale, 117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA tions, Wise Guys Team Trivia samples, gourmet food Food vendors Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 Karaoke Live Entertainment Friday tasting, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Main St., Putnam, CT p.m. Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12 Night rental equipment testing High Flying Action 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cady’s Tavern In the Veterans Lounge Hexmark Tavern at Salem and much more! of DockDogs! 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) Public invited Cross Inn 117 W. 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Craft Fair for Charity to and bike show 401-568-4102 Kennedy Dr., Putnam, CT with fries, pasta & marinara 117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA benefit Integrated Cancer Call Quiet Korner sauce, Services at Baystate Mary Alternatives’ Community Center Health and Wellness salad and rolls SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Lane Hospital for more information Adults: $11.75 Klem’s Fall Fest 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA 860-576-0126 Children under 10: $6.75 Kids’ activities, tent sale, Seeking vendors – Regular Community Gallery Hours M-F, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM American Legion Tuttle Post samples, gourmet food tast- contact For info: 508-278-6791 or [email protected] Karaoke and Dance Party #279 ing, Roger at Every Thursday and Saturday 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA rental equipment testing [email protected] Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke 508-832-2701 Envision Beauty and much more! Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Works by Sara Dresser 117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA and Kara Emily Krantz Live Country Music Klem’s 8th Annual Every other Friday at 9 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Dog Costume Contest Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar Polish Night 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Paintings and Photography 35 Rte. 171, Enjoy an evening with time- Awards for scariest, most South Woodstock, CT less original and funniest Exhibit runs through September 27. 860-963-1230 classic Polish music, good Postponement date: 2 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, September 6, 2013 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT

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SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE OXFORD – WEBSTER – 251 Killdeer Island! WEBSTER – WEBSTER – SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! WALES – LAKE GEORGE! WEBSTER - – 8 Blueberry Lane! DUDLEY – 189 Ramshorn Rd! 72 Fort Hill Rd! Beautiful 12 Deerfield Dr! NE “2009” 5,445' 15 Rm Custom Colonial! Gentleman's Farm or for All the Toys! 8 Rm Colonial! Granite Kit w/SS Webster Lake Access w/Assoc New England Commons! Adult 55+! Commons 55+! 5 Rm 1,357’! Open Flr 352’ Waterfront! 2.2 Acres! Beautiful 8 Rm Garrison Colonial Set On 1.35 Membership! Dble Lot- Beautiful 4.65 Acres! Sunsets & Expansive Lake Acres! Custom Updated Granite Kit! Spacious 6 Rm Country Ranch! Built Appliances! Frplce Fam Rm w/Sliders to 2 Bdrms! 1 to 2 Baths/Master! Plan! Applianced Granite Kit 3,100’ Custom Built Paradise! Open Flr 3 Tier Trex Deck! Formal Din & Liv Rm Grounds! 6 Rm Ranch! 3 Bdrms! 2 Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds, Tile & w/Breakfast Bar! Din w/Built-In Views! Fantastic Master Suite! Super Plan! 21’ Cathedrals! Super Lake Views! Formal Din & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! Frplcd 2000! 2 Car Attached! 2 Car Detached! 30x40 "Morton" Building! Cathedral w/Red Oak Hrdwds! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Baths! Hrdwds Throughout! Fireplace! Carpet! Basements! Garage! C/Air! Granite Desk! Liv & Din Rms Applianced Granite Kit w/Cherry Fam Rm w/2nd Kitchen! Lake Facing 1st Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Spacious Master Cabinets! Lower Level Fam Rm w/Kit & Suite w/Office! 3 Bdrms! C/Air! 2 Car Ceiling Kit, Din & Liv Rms! w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 Baths! 2 Car Garage! Bright Kit w/Storage! Airy Fam Rm! Security! Community Center! Walking w/Hrdwds! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Flr 3 Rm Master Suite! 3 Garages! CAir! Applianced! Laundry Rm! Farmer's 16x20 Shed! Gorgeous Stonework! Trex Deck! Shed! Move In & Enjoy Lake Trails! Low Fees! Convenient! Baths! Laundry Rm! Garage! C/Air! Theatre! 5 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! Office $539,900.00 Garage! 50 Yr Metal Roof! $219,900.00 Over 3 Car Garage! $1,249,900.00 Gas Heat! Generator! $289,900.00 Porch! Deck! 2Acres! $279,900.00 Sprinklers! $324,900.00 Living! From $234,900.00 Full Basement! $272,900.00

NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD DOUGLAS – POMFRET, CT - Charming WOODSTOCK – 1215 Rte 197! 10 WEBSTER – 16 Colonial Rd! 6 Rm DOUGLAS – – 46 Hemlock St! 97 NW Main St! DOUGLAS – 13 Towle Court! 7 Rm DUDLEY – 4 Oak St! 4 Family! For the DUDLEY – 4 Laurel Lane! IMMACU- Colonial Bed & Breakfast! 16 Rms! Rm Custom Colonial Cape! 5 Acres! 2 Colonial! View of WEBSTER LAKE from Gentleman's Farm! 2.44 Acres! New Gentleman’s Horse Farm! 6 Rm Colonial! Colonial w/Country Setting! Applianced Investor or Live Rent Free! 4 Rms/2 LATE 7 Rm Cape! Beautifully 7 Bdrms! 7.5 Bathrms! 6 Acres! Living Levels – Possible In-Law! Wide the Farmers Porch! Kit w/Recent Appl. Granite Kit w/Beamed Ceiling! Din 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! 4 Stall Barn, Loft for Country Granite Kit w/Cherry Cabinets Bdrms in Each Unit! Eat-in Kitchens! Landscaped! Applianced Oak Kit Beautiful Grounds! Fully Equipped Pine Flrs! Beautiful Woodwork! Granite Counters - 2 Pantries! Din Rm Rm w/Built-ins! Liv Rm! Fam Rm 800 Bales! Tack Rm! Multiple Shelters! & Tile Flr! Frplc Liv Rm! Master w/Walk- Hrdwd Flrs! Tenants Pay Utilities! Land w/Center Island, Slider to Cathedral Kitchen! Hrdwds! French Doors! 3 Applianced Frplcd Country Kit! 2nd w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! w/Sliders to Flower Gardens! 5 Bdrms! 2 Near State Forest Trails! InGr Pool! In Closet & Bath! Fam Rm! Office/4th Lord Meter! New Rear Porches! New Sun Rm! Den! Formal Din & Liv Rm Frplcs! As a Residence, Applianced Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm! 4 Updated Bath! All Rms Recently Baths! 2 Stall Horse Barn w/Attached Country Kit w/Pantry! Recent Roof & Bdrm! Hrdwd Flrs! Ceiling Fans! 1st Flr Electrical! Garage! Town Services! Full w/Hrdwds! 2 Tile Baths! 3 Bdrms Business or Both! Possible Bdrms! Studio/Office! 2 Car Painted! Lower Level Ready to Finish! Workshop/Tack Rm! 3 Garages W/Loft! Windows, Hrdwd Flrs! Country Living at Laundry w/1/2 Bath! Deck & Brick Patio! Walk-up Attic w/6 Additional Rms! w/Skylights! 3Z Oil Heat! AG Pool $535,000.00 Garage! $323,900.00 Fenced In Yard! $179,9000.00 $329,900.00 its Best! $349,900.00 $319,900.00 $178,900.00 w/Deck! $239,900.00 House Lots For Sale

DOUGLAS – 60A NW Main - 3.5 Ac $79,900 NEW LISTING DUDLEY – 187 Ramshorn – 2 Ac ON DEPOSIT SOLD NEW LISTING NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD NEW LISTING $74,900 ON DEPOSIT SOLD NEW LISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT WEBSTER – WEBSTER – DUDLEY – DUDLEY – WEBSTER – 46 Klebart Ave! 141 Lake St! Nice 5 Rm SUTTON – 5 Putnam Hill Rd! 10 Rm DUDLEY – 191 Ramshorn – 2 Ac 57 Sutton Rd! 12 Schofield Ave! Stately 2 Dudley Oxford Rd! HUGE WEBSTER – 22 Oakmont St! Walk to Formal 7 Rm Colonial! Private 3/4 Ranch! Eat-in Kit w/Granite Island & "Cole-Woodbury Place" A Landmark $79,900 Conveniently Located! 6 Room 3 Family! 5/5/3 Rms! 1/3/2 Bdrms! 9 Rm Colonial! 2 Story Grand Entry! Webster Lake's Lakeside Beach & Boat Acre Lot! Applianced Granite Kit Stainless Appliances! 3 Bdrms! Master for All Who Traveled through Sutton! Ranch! Applianced Kitchen! Living Large Level Lot! Large Rooms! 1st Flr Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Applianced Kit Ramp! "2001" 7 Rm Ranch! Recent THOMPSON/Webster Line – Room w/Carpet over Hardwoods! 3 Butler’s Pantry! Fireplace! Natural w/Ceramic Tile! 4Bdrms! Master Bdrm w/Island! Formal Dining & Frplcd Liv w/Hrdwds & Mirrored Closet! Liv Rm Antique Gambrel Circa 1724 in $64,900 Upgrades – Hrdwds, Tile & Marble Rm w/Hrdwds! 4 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! 2 w/Gas Stove! Laundry Rm! Updated Virtually its Original Greatness! 2.49 Ac Bedrooms w/Hardwood Floors! 2 Woodwork! Washer/Dryer Hookups! w/Walk-in Closet & Master Bath! 2.5 Flooring! New Bathroom Sinks & Needs Some Updates! 1 Boiler Baths w/Ceramic & Granite! Heated Bath, Roof, Windows, Electrical! Gardens on the North & South WEBSTER – W. Point Rd - .67 Ac Bathrooms! 16x16 Screened Porch! Baths Total! Walk-out Finished Lower Vanities! 3 Bdrms! Master w/1/2 Bath! In-ground Pool! Prof Landscaped! 2 Lawns! Private 2+ Acres! 5 Bdrms! $49,900 OLD Finished Lower Level! w/Tankless Hot Water! Separate Level! 1/2Acre Corner Lot! Gas Heat! Fam Rm! 2.5 Baths! 2 Car Garage! Garage! Nicely Landscaped! S $129,900.00 Electric! $149,900.00 Car Garage! $324,900.00 $134,900.00 2.5 Baths! $349,900.00 $289,900.00 $189,900.00

SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD NEW FLOORING WEBSTER – WEBSTER WEBSTER – THOMPSON/Webster Line! DUDLEY – 68 Airport Rd! 6 Rm Split 50 Upper Gore! DUDLEY – 9 Fairfield Dr! 7 Rm English OXFORD – 28 Charlton St! 13 Rm OXFORD– 37 Charlton St! Young – 4 Birch Drive! With 100 Lower Gore Rd! 6 33 Entry! Updated Applianced Kitchen! Views/Sunsets Over Webster Lake! 9Rm Tudor Tri-Level! Appliance Kit w/Jennair Greek Revival said to be “Clara Custom 48' 6 Rm Ranch! Hrdwds Thru- Views of Webster Lake! 6 Room Rm Colonial! 1700+ Sq.Ft! Applianced Bonnette Rd! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Fireplaced Living Room! 3 Bedrooms! Brick Ranch! 1 Acre! New Granite Kit Range! Formal Dining! Liv Rm! Cathedral Barton’s Summer Residence”! Stately Out! Open Flr Plan! Cathedrals! Kit, Liv Colonial! Open Floor Plan! Huge Kit w/Din Area Open to Formal Din Rm! Country Kit! Huge Frplce Liv Rm Fireplaced Lower Level Family Room! w/CTile Flr! Din Rm w/Corner China Foyer w/Skylight! 3 Bdrms, Master Bath! Pillar Front! Grand Stairway! 10’ & Din Area w/Recessed Lighting! C/Air! 3 Living Room w/Slider to Deck! 3 Front to Back Liv Rm w/Slider to 3 w/Pellet Stove! 3 Spacious Bdrms 2.5 Bathrooms! 2 Car Garage! Cabinet! Frplc Liv Rm w/Picture 2.5 Baths! Lower Level Fam Rm w/1/2 Ceilings! 6 Italian Marble Fireplaces + Bdrms w/Ceiling Fans! Master Bath! 2 Bedrooms! Master w/Master Bath! Season Sun Rm! 1.5 Ceramic Baths! 1st w/Hrdwds! Master w/1/2 Bath! Full Window! 3 Bdrms 2 Baths!! Ideal In- Brick Oven! Servant’s Full Baths! 1st Flr Laundry! 27’ 2 Car 2 Full Baths Total! Listed by Flr Laundry! 3 Bdrms! Attached Garage! Bath w/Corian Vanity! Frplce Fam Rm! Listed by Another SOLD by Bath! 2 Car Heated Garage! Nicely Century21 Century21Lake Realty! Law! Frplc Fam Rm! Landscaped! 2x6 Construction! Quarters/Apartment! Recent Buderus! Garage! Farmers Porch & Rear Deck! Another SOLD by Nicely Landscaped! Town Services! 2 Car Garage! Deck w/Electric Awning! $200,000.00 $249,900.00 $219,900.00 Many Updates! $299,900.00 $229,900.00 Lake Realty! $199,000.00 $199,900.00 $224,900.00

NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOUTHBRIDGE MILLBURY – WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – 10 Fairfield St! WEBSTER LAKE – 76 Union Point STURBRIDGE – Waterfront! – 440 N. Ramshorn Pond! 59 Davis 505 Treasure 16 Cross Ct! 54 West Point Woodstock Rd! 76 Acres of Natural Rd! Full Recreational! East Expo - Beautiful Island! 6 Rm Townhouse Overlooking Killdeer Island - North Pond! Western Rd! Killdeer Island! Western Expo - 66’ Level Waterfront! Western Expo – Rd! 100’ Waterfront! Panoramic Lake South Pond Custom Contemporary! 50 Fantastic Sunsets! Newly Remodeled Views! 13,407’ Lot! S. Shore Dr! 6 Rms! 3 Bdrms! Master Beauty! 8 Rm Country Ranch! Sunrises! Custom 8+ Rms, 3,200'! Water Heated Pool! Hrdwd Flrs! Open Floor Expo! Spectacular Sunsets! 8 Rms! 3 BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS! Spacious & Yester Year Charm! 2 Kitchens! Views from 3 Levels! Cherry Hrdwds! Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Bdrms! Kit w/Breakfast Bar & Center Maintenance Free! Built “2002”! Kit 6 Rm Ranch! Applianced Granite Kit! 8 Rm Colonial! Lake Facing Master Bath! 3 Total Baths! C/Air! Radiant Liv Rm w/Cathedral & Hrdwds! Lake Heat! Hardwoods & Tile Flrs! 2 Car 3 Stone Fireplaces! Lower Level Anderson’s! SS Applianced Kit! 20x25 Fam Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Isl! Din Rm! Frplc Liv Rm w/Slider to w/Center Isl! Din Rm w/Lake Views! Bdrm! 4 Bdrms! 3 Baths! Applianced “Saloon”! Huge Barn! 4+ Garages! Deck! Master w/1/2 Bath & Slider to Liv Rm w/Gas Frplc & Sliders to Deck! Facing Master w/Full Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2 Kit! 2 Car Detached Garage! Garage! Spectacular Lake Views! Rm w/14' Cathedrals! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Heat! Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 Listed by Another SOLD by Workshops! Saw Mill! 3Z CAir! Buderus! Boat Ramp! Dock! BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Beach! Private Deck! Lower Level Game Rm! Lake Facing Master Suite! 3 Spacious Baths! C/Air! 12X52 Deck! Super Convenient! $389,900.00 Century21 Lake Realty! Former “Cheney Farm” $519,900.00 $249,900.00 Frplc Fam Rm! $389,900.00 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! $449,900.00 $569,900.00 $445,000.00 $419,900.00 NEWNEW PRICEPRICE

NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD AGAINAGAIN ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – 242 Killdeer Isl WEBSTER LAKE ACCESS – 42 WEBSTER LAKE – 711 Beacon WEBSTER LAKE – 54 Laurelwood 406 Treasure 4 S. Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 29 Union Point WEBSTER LAKE! 18 Fairfield! - North Pond! Sandy Shores! Original Laurelwood Dr! Overlooking Lake! Park! 5 Room Townhouse! Sandy Drive! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Island Townhouse! End Unit! 6 Expansive Views of South Pond! Rd! West Exp! 05 Complete Remodel Killdeer Isl! Western Expo! Beautiful Beach! Lakeside Pool! Move Right In! Rms! 2 Bdrms! Master w/Hrdwds & Cottage! 50' Waterfront! 2 Bdrms! Able to Dock Boat! 7 Rm Raised Western Exposure – Beautiful Southern Exp! Tons of Sun! 80' Natural 5 Rm Contemp! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Sunsets! Panoramic Views of North Frplce! Full Bath! Walk-out Ranch! Applianced Granite Kit! Liv Partial Lake Views! Fully Applianced! Bath! 2.5 Baths! Stainless Kit Waterfront! 13,983' Lot! 6+ Rm Ranch Round! Open Flr Plan! Granite! Pond! 100' Waterfront! Huge Level Lot! Din Rm & Frplcd Liv Rm w/Deck Sunsets! 7 Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Basement! Town Services! Summer Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling/Skylights! w/Hrdwds! Din/Liv w/Hrdwds! w/2 Living Levels! 14x18 Master Updated 6Rm Ranch! Lake Facing Access! Lake Facing Master! Master Cathedrals! 1.5Baths! Garage! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Tile Flr! CAir! Gas Cathedrals! Frplc! Mstr w/Lake Views! Retreat or Build the Home of Your Fam Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! Recently w/Panoramic Lake Views! Lake Facing Master Suite! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! 2 Dreams! $360,000.00 Additional Remodeled Move-n Condition! Bath! 2 Bedrooms! 2.5 Tile Baths! SOLD 8/30/2010 $380,000.00 Heat! Heated Garage! 2 SLIPS! Mstr Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Decks! Central Air! Garage! $455,000.00 Beach! Pool! Liv Rm w/Full Length Deck! Walk-out Dock! Great for Entertaining! Frplcs! 2 Car Garage! Boat Ramp! 50x100 Lot Across the Street 2 Car Garage! Gas Heat! $189,900.00 SOLD 6/14/2013 $479,900.00 Available! $289,900.00 $269,900.00 Lower Level! $409,900.00 Quick Close! $399,900.00

hope2own.com WEBSTER - 13 SCENIC AVE This pristine 2100 sq. ft. 3 bed- room 2.5 bath Contemporary home OPEN HOUSE 508.943.4333 offers a warm and inviting open floor plan between the kitchen, for- THIS SUNDAY 11-1pm Sharon Pelletier - Broker mal dining & living room Brenda Ryan Jan Broker-Owner DiGregorio Licensed in MA, CT & RI w/sparkling hardwoods! Relax or Southbridge: entertain at poolside, on your pri- Excellent Condition vate deck, patio, 3-season porch or Colonial in desir- WE WANT YOUR family room! Privacy for you in your Master suite w/ bath & walk-in closet. able neighbor- Like to boat? Beautiful Webster Lake access to boating minutes from home! hood! 5 rooms 3 LISTINGS! 2-car garage, lots of parking. Must see. New Price! $279,900 bedrooms 1 1/2 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Melissa Mary Jo Cournoyer Demick baths. Spacious Hilli living room;dining room combination with Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! * June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Vanessa Kubic Hoenig * Diane Strzelecki sliders to deck. Overlooking woods. Central air. Fireplace. Security system. Hardwood floors. 1 car garage. $174,900. WEBSTER - 7 HARRIS STREET WEBSTER - 8 STOUGHTON AVE WEBSTER - 121 THOMPSON RD WEBSTER - 35 LAURELWOOD DR. 55 Arland. Spiro Vivian Marrero- Southbridge: Thomo Doros Inexpensive but great condition! 7 rooms 3 bed- rooms 1 1/2 baths. New kitchen cabi- Robin Debra nets, countertops, Giguere Nordby- Rivera & appliances. New family room. EXTRAORDINARY! Professionally decorated, custom 4 Hardwoods throughout. Fireplace. NEW LISTING! Aesthetically pleasing! Great BR Colonial on PRIVATE 3.75 acres, superb location Remodeled baths too! Must see! Just gor- First Time Offered! 2300 Sq Ft Georgian Colonial! Architecture! Loads of Character! Well Kept older overlooking Webster Lake w/spectacular western water Grand Entry Foyer! Beautiful Curved Open Custom young farmer’s porch Colonial! Spacious views, quality workmanship & materials throughout, geous! $167,900. 120 Lebanon St. home has plenty to offer! Many spacious rooms! open floor plan! Entry foyer with french doors! 3 Staircase! 4-5 Bedrooms! 2.5 Baths! Master Bath! Mstr BR suite w/it's own frplc'd living rm & private bal- Eat in kitchen! sm. 1/2 bath! 4 large bdrms! 2 car bdrm! 1.5 Baths, central air! Beautiful walkout cony! Gourmet kitchen! Family & formal dining rms! 2 Gas Heat! Central Air! Bonus 25x37 Two Story detached garage! Gas Heat! This is a gem! sliders lower level patio! Excellent location for in Debbie Joan Webster: Well car att'd garage PLUS a 36x48 det'd 6 car garage& lg Thomo Lacoste Carriage House! New Price! $184,900 New Price $154,900 home business! New Price! $215,900 walk up 2nd story!* New Price! $449,000 maintained 2 Family! 4 room 2 bedroom units! WEBSTER - 292 HIGH ST DUDLEY - 8 DELANEY AVE BIG kitchens! Each WEBSTER - 421 SCHOOL STREET WEBSTER floor has mud NEW ENGLAND COMMONS room with laundry hookup. 2 porches, Chad Michelle Splaine Roy first floor deck. Big level yard. Property is located on dead end street among single family homes. Great starter home with “We are help paying the rent. $176,500. part of 8 George St Make Southbridge: Southbridge SOLD Stan Pleasant Hill Misiaszek Home” Estates! Come see ON DEPOSIT this BRAND NEW NEW LISTING! Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom New Listing, First Time Offered! Well built hip roof 55+ Adult Community Bright! Beautiful condo HOME just about Ranch! Huge kitchen for those family gatherings! ranch! 3 bdrms, large eat-in kitchen! Covered being offered! Priced to sell quickly! Huge complete! Over Affordable Living for the owner occupied or great Fireplaced livingroom with wood stove insert for 50+ neighbor- for investor opportunity! Clean, well maintained 2 patio! 1 car garage! $169,900 combo living/dining room! Large bedrooms! hood! 6 rooms 3 alternative heating! Many recent updates. French doors to deck! Full basement! Offering 3 family plus a single family home! 3 rental units bedrooms 2 baths including master bath! Quality $159,900 months paid condo fees! $194,900! shines throughout this home! All One Level total! Detached garage! $169,900 Living! Attached 2 car garage. Other lots to choose from - other plans or your plans. This home you can move in in 30 days. $223,900. WEBSTER LAKE-SOUTH POINT RD WEBSTER LAKE - SOUTH POINT RD 201 SOUTH STREET 2 Wildberry Lane WEBSTER LAKE ~ LONG ISLAND LAND SOUTHBRIDGE, MA DUDLEY - ELMWOOD AVE 508-765-9155 Southbridge: BIG 1-800-784-0445 YARD comes with Attention Investors! Approx. 3/4 acre (.71) this Quaint FAX: 508-765-2698 of Vacant Land, Res-10 Zoned. Mixed Use Bungalow with 7 rooms 3 bed- area of Single Families, Multi-Familes & Now offering rooms. Located in Condos. Access through existing paper rental quiet neighbor- services hood convenient WEBSTER LAKE LOT road known as Elmwood Ave from George to many amenities. First floor bedroom. HISTORIC 2nd floor family room or play room. 2 Street & Fairview Ave. This parcel has 305' LOW sheds. Lots & lots of room to have outdoor NEW LISTING: Panoramic view of Webster Lake! fun! Move in condition! $164,500. Fantastic south facing location! 62 ft of prime lakefront! Prime Waterfront Island Lot! Perfect Vacation Southern exposure! Panoramic view! road frontage on Elmwood, back from INTEREST RATES 42 Kingsley Deep 10,489 sq ft lot! Flagstone and concrete patios! Dream Get-away, 6,245 sf, 50' Frontage, Clear, Breathtaking morning sunrises! Architectural George St about 100'. Known as Parcel 82 Full concrete, walkway at water’s edge! 2 docks! 2 story almost level lot. Western Exposure = Beautiful drawings! Engineered and approved, conser- on Dudley Town Map 118. $94,900. cape home! 4 bdrms! 2 full baths! Walkout lower level Sunsets! $169,900 vation site plan! Buy now! $199,000 family room! New Price! $449,900 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, September 6, 2013

RETIRED AND READY TO DOWNSIZE? WHITINSVILLE - Goldthwaite Rd. 1862 sq. ft. Townhouse/Condo with 24’x24’ garage Upper Floor: L.R., kit., B.R., den/BR, bath, sunroom Lower Floor: Workshop plus 2 finished rms., full bath Many custom built-ins, full attic storage with regular stairs, skylights, ceiling fans, attic exhaust fan, built-in vacuum cleaner, washer/dryer, kitchen appliances, central A.C., drapes, curtains, sun shades, blinds New Roof, H.W. boiler, elec H.W. heater Town water, finished garage, elec. door opener DJ Breton Stephanie John Diane Brooke Jo Mary Rachel Karen Katie Monique Gazebo, large deck w/Pergola, fenced back yard- Sales Manager Gosselin Downs White Gelhaus Vickers Collins Sposato Chambrello Totten Maldonado shaded. Storage sheds. 55” flat TV, built-in bookcases, crown & chair rail moldings.

Cyrille Richard Chet Michael Roger Bob Fred Marty Mandy Charlie Mary Adrienne A perfect home for a retired couple. Plenty of room for Bosio Governale Zadora Wolak Gale Leonard Gillette Hart Gruslin Tracy Scalise Roth activities. Move in condition. Asking $189,900 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 9:30 – 11:00 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 9:30-11 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 9:30-11 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 10-12 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 12-1:30 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 12-1:30 508-372-9205

79 Anderson Rd, Pomfret $495,000 71 Perry St, unit 140, Putnam $115,000 NEW PRICE 29 Prospect Street , Woodstock $275,000 617 Hampton Rd , Pomfret $419,000 5 Railroad Street, Pomfret $189,000 103 Kearny Road , Pomfret $445,000 REDUCED www.G655189.prudentialCT.com www.G660555.prudentialCT.com www.G649552.prudentialCT.com www.G650400.prudentialct.com www.G654131.prudentialCT.com www.G653969.prudentialCT.com Spring Meadow Farm ca. 1753. 7.60 acres rich in details All the projects have been done, move Chef’s kitchen and 4 BR & 3.5 BA. 2904 sf on 7.60 This 3,608 SF home w/4 BR & a bonus room. 3 Bedroom, 3 Level Townhouse. 1926 bungalow that has been completely redone! 2.60 right in to this updated 2 bedroom home! acres! FR has cathedral ceilings & a huge focal FP! In ground pool with gazebo pool house! New Heat & AC. Patio, Garage, open acres, w/2BR & 2 BA & great wrap-around deck! /updates, including CA! 5 FP, w/open pasture 4 BR and a barn! Brooke Gelhaus 860-336-9408 Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960 Hosted by: Cyrille Bosio 860-338-0964 Mary Scalise 860-918-1539 Hosted by: Cyrille Bosio 860-338-0964 Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960

OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 1-3 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 2-3:30 OPEN HOUSE SAT 9/7 2:30-3:30 Thompson $469,000 NEW LISTING Dayville $157,000 NEW PRICE Woodstock $278,000 REDUCED

26 Hickey Road, Pomfret 72 Sunset Hill Rd , Thompson $305,000 REDUCED 277 Thompson Rd , Thompson $435,000 www.G660379.prudentialCT.com www.G649488.prudentialCT.com www.G646015.prudentialCT.com www.G660018.prudentialCT.com www.G647511.prudentialCT.com www.G659241.prudentialCT.com Elegant 4BR 3,141 sf Colonial. Gourmet kitchen. 3.83 Granite Kitchen, New Mahogany Bath. A painstakingly designed home! 2016 sf on 1.50 acres. 3 This soaring stone fireplace dominates the Just off the hill! 2.72 acres, ca 1840 home w/2500sf! 4 BR 5.15 acre corner lot! Completely remodeled 2500sf home. 3BR, granite/stain- landscaped acres. In-ground pool in private setting. BR & 2 newly remodeled BA and a fabulous Barn! 24x19 Great Room w/beamed cathedral ceiling. & a knock your socks off Brunarhans kitchen! Barn! New Roof, Windows, pellet stove & more less kitchen & one of the most lavishly landscaped lots around! Fred 860-428-7066 or Bob 860-428-0026 Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Hosted by: Cyrille Bosio 860-338-0964 Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Putnam $149,000 REDUCED Woodstock $259,900 NEW PRICE Woodstock $424,000 Pomfret $149,000 Putnam $219,000 WOODSTOCK $525,000

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739 Guelphwood Rd., Southbridge Very private Contemporary on 15 acres. R OPEN HOUSE Hardwoods floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, SUN., SEPT. 8 1-4 balcony, big deck, 2 car garage with loft. 943-4900 * 987-8400 $249,900 OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON RD., WEBSTER, MASS. 50 Years Experience Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers Buying or Selling? SNUG HARBOR THE LAKE... Call Us Now TOWNHOUSE ON SOUTH POND WEBSTER LAKE!!! CONTEMPORARY! E 196 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01609 More than 3200 sq. Magnificent Waterfront ft. of custom built Inger Christensen Joanne Fontaine Condominium on quality in this bright 508-479-9691 (cell) 508-769-3823 (cell) Middle Pond!!! and airy waterfront [email protected] (email) [email protected] (email) Impeccably decorated www.IngerC.com home. Tiled www.NewEnglandMoves.com and maintained, this entrance foyer open 3322 sq.ft. four level unit features... granite, ceramic and to spacious living cherry kitchen with brkfst bar - step down fireplaced living room, and dining room w/access to deck - master bedroom with spectacular room with sliders to Re/Max Professional Associates tiled bath and balcony overlooking beautiful lakeviews - lake-facing wraparound decks. Custom cabinet A guest bedroom and bath (4.5 baths in all) - lower level kitchen with granite and double oven. Three bed- Realtor/MLS entertainment room with fireplace, wet bar and french door rooms, 3.5 baths, including owner's suite with fab- Conrad M. Allen walk-out to patio steps from docks. Upper level 30 ft. room w/cathedral ceiling is perfect for exercise room, hot tub and ulous bath and private deck. Lower level family Broker/Certified appraiser office, again with lake scenery. Gas heat, central vac and room w/wet bar, sliders to patio...excellent enter- Serving Worcester County and NE CT. a/c. Pride of ownership shines bright through the NEW win- tainment venue! 71 ft. of frontage on the lake. 2-car 508-400-0438 dows, skylights, roof, flooring, paint ... the update list goes garage, oil heat, central vac and a/c. Very nicely [email protected] • www.ConradAllen.com on and on! You've arrived when you can call Snug Harbor maintained inside and out...ready for you to move your home! 14 Union Point Rd. in and enjoy all four seasons on the lake! R/E Tax $5202 $ 599,900 R/E Tax $7360 $789,900 L DUDLEY - $163,500 Like new 5 room 3 bedroom cape with 1/2 acre yard. New roof, new walls, new ceilings, new carpeting, refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen WEBSTER — Spacious Raised Ranch with and countertops, new heating excellent in-law accommodations! Five bed- system. First floor master bed- rooms — 2.5 baths — two fireplaces — three season room and lower level covered patio sur- WEBSTER — More than 2500 sq. ft. of first floor room with walk-in closet. rounded by windows looking out at in-ground living area in this spacious Ranch located on .86 Enjoy Dudley’s excellent pool. Corian kitchen with dining area open to liv- acre on non-through street. Three bedrooms, school system and low proper- ing room. In-law features walk-in shower, kitch- three baths, two fireplaces, sunken living room, enette, 2 br’s and sitting room w/slider to nicely dining room, sun room, lower level family room ty taxes. landscaped back yard. Oil heat, vinyl windows, with kitchen, two additional rooms for exer- 2-car garage, shed. Excellent neighborhood, cise/office, central air, three zone oil heat, two- level 1/2 acre, conveniently located near shop- car garage, inground pool. Nice location, close to ping, highway, hospital, lake. schools, highway, shopping. WEBSTER BEACON PARK - WOODSTOCK, CT R/E Tax $3130 $314,900 R/E Tax $3456 $224,900 E $249,900 LOG CABIN ON 6+ ACRES WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING SINCE 1962 ~ OUR 51ST YEAR IN BUSINESS One of a kind! 6 rooms, This home three bed- was com- rooms and 2 pletely reno- full baths. vated in the Built in 2003. last three The land is S years. half wooded GOT A HOUSE Gourmet and half open. kitchen, new heating system, all new This home contains 1500 sq ft of liv- windows, great views of Webster ing area and is ready for immediate FOR SALE? Lake. A must for the discriminating occupancy priced at $250,000. buyer. This is the place to sell it! 76 ACRES OF PARADISE IN WOODSTOCK, CT - NEED AN Your ad will be mailed to T THOMPSON, CT IN-LAW APARTMENT? 50,000+ households Pristine, private 5 acres sur- and your own round this 3 throughout Southern pond. Half the bedroom 2.5 land is open bath gambrel Worcester County. and the other is with an in-law wooded. Frontage on apartment. Long Pond with Hard to find A access to other first floor bodies of water. Ideal for the horse lover, family room. This home has over hunter, fisherman or gentleman farmer. 2400 sq ft of living area, two fire- Solar farm maybe. Only 15 minutes to Rt. places and a two car attached garage. 395 in Webster. Sales price is $375,000 Priced to sell at $265,000 DUDLEY - LIKE NEW STURBRIDGE - $235,000 CONTEMPORARY COLONIAL T Immaculate 6 room 3 Custom built bedrooms 8 rooms 5 FOR bedrooms 3 N DEPOSIT 2 full bath O full bath colo- SALE split entry nial with over home. 3200 sq ft of Cabinet living area. E packed kitchen, fireplaced liv- Rare first ing room, family room with floor bedroom suite. Open floor plan. pellet stove, two car garage. 10 foot ceilings. Central air condi- Private back yard and much tioning. Two car garage and so much more. more! To advertise on our real estate section, please call your local Find the homes of your neighborhood sales representative THE REAL ESTATE SECTION at 1-800-367-9898 Friday, September 6, 2013 • THE VILLAGER • 5

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HOT NEW LISTING! 45 CUDWORTH RD WEBSTER $225,000 WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT!! * New Kitchen in 2012 * 2 Fireplaces Panoramic Western views offer * Cherry Cabinets * New Roof breathtaking sunsets from this Open House Directory * Granite Counters * Replacement Windows prime lot in desirable Reid Smith * New Stainless Appliances * 2 Car Garage Cove. * Hardwood Floors * Business Zoned Town services. Priceless private Deadline: Monday at 10am setting in area of upscale homes. BUILD YOUR DREAM (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse HOME HERE!!! (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Convenient access (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community to shopping, restaurants OPEN HOUSE Sept. 8 • 12:30-2:30 & highways. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 Call or text for information package DUDLEY QUALITY UPGRADES & SUPRISINGLY SPACIOUS 17 Fairfield Dr. 11-1 S $279,700 Re/Max Advantage 1 8 THEMELI COURT, N. OXFORD $189,900 NEW LISTING: Webster - 2 acre lot for JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 * Meticulous 2 Bdrm Townhouse * 1 Car Garage sale. Town Services. Corner, wooded, * 2 1/2 Baths * Near Golf Course $125,000 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 * 1500+ sq. ft. main living area * Buderus Heating System private lot in area of nice homes. * New Maple Kitchen w/Merlot Fin. * Wired for Generator Backup SOUTHBRIDGE * Gleaming Hardwoods * Stainless Appliances 55 Arland Dr. 11-1 S $174,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty, 508-765-9155 * QUALITY Upgrades throughout * 8’ ceilings throughout THINKING OF SELLING? 120 Lebanon St. 11-1 S $167,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty, 508-765-9155 * Fully Finished Basement 2 Wildberry Lane 11-1 S $223,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty, 508-765-9155 I have buyers waiting. 42 Kingsley Rd. 11-1 S $164,500 Aucoin Ryan Realty, 508-765-9155 Call me today for a free market analysis WEBSTER I will guide you through the entire process 8 George St. 11-1 M $176,500 Aucoin Ryan Realty, 508-765-9155 45 Cudworth Rd. 12:30-2:30 S $225,000 ERA Key Realty Services and work hard to get top dollar Maryann Johnson, 508-847-1484 OPEN HOUSE Sept. 8 • 10:30-12:00 for your property. NORTH OXFORD 8 Themeli Ct. 10:30-12:00 T $189,900 ERA Key Realty Services Maryann Johnson, 508-847-1484 WHITINSVILLE Maryann Johnson 58 Oriole Dr. 1-3 S $325,000 Re/Max Advantage 1 508-847-1484 Cell JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 DUDLEY [email protected] 17 Fairfield Dr. 11-1 S $279,900 Re/Max Advantage 1 JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 304 Washington St., Auburn, MA 01501 www.MaryannJohnsonSells.com LET US Do Your Home Work! Looking to sell your home, let us do the work for you. Your ad will be seen in over 50,000+ households throughout Southern Worcester County.

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Excellent condition T-8 277V Fixtures Working area on stove Brand New w/mirror, matching bench Enclosed $995.00 Weather Guard $1,200 OBO $75.00 seat solid, lovely condition! Antique Printers Beige Tool Boxes Drawers $56 Each 774-200-1194 Call 5pm-8:30pm Call Paul at (1) Like new $1,275 OBO $15.00 ea. LED R-30 INDOOR Compound Bow Drop Leaf Desk 508-867-6546 508-756-0227 $350 Beautiful leather sofa also FLOODLIGHTS PSE Model Good condition GERNERATOR/ (1) In good condition 11 arrows with case. $200.00 Call: 508-320-7941 Display Cabinet EMPIRE PROPANE by Philips $150 $400 OBO $50.00 VENTED PARLOR INVERTER 12w = 65w AUTOBODY TOOLS Honda EU3000is. Instant on, very bright plus Call: 508-764-6058 Hamilton Beach HEATER dimmable (1) In Bed Tool Mechanical Tools 50,000 BTU Excellent Condition. Lasts 22.8 years Roaster 774-452-3514 Used one year Very low usage. Big box stores sell for Box Household, 1500 $25.00 Sporting Goods $700.00 OBO Electric start & pull start. $26-$30 In good condition Diamond Ring Call 508-234-8454 Very quiet. YOU PAY $15.00 each Sports Cards Gents 14K Yellow & White Great for electronics. or 4 per case $50.00 Mostly Stars & Rookies All Must Go! 508-596-1918 cell $150 Gold. Center Diamond Call Keith Baseball, Football, Hockey, 508-867-3729 After 40 Years of Service 90/100 Surrounded By Basketball, And More 508-642-2009 Estate Items Asking $1500.00. 508-524-9328 Call: 413-245-6521 6 03/100 Diamonds. 860-935-0072 Or: 413-478-1469 Near Mint Cards All Fine Brilliance Antique Bricks Drill Press Mike. $45 9-ft. x 55” beveled Bedroom Set 26 Year Old Appraisal Was (3) KINCAID glass tabletop 3 Pieces, Queen Size $5560 Fishing Poles LOWREY ORGAN Black with Will Sell For Same Now! 2-New Windows 34”x38” ‘KNOCK-OFF’ Call: 508-864-9223 1/2-inch thick Pet Cages Got a truck? ROYALE $100.00 Marble Design Surface 774-232-0407 Phenomenal bargains In beautiful, excellent PAINTINGS Excellent Condition Tools Terracotta Floor Tiles Gas range, gas clothes condition. Selling for cherry framed and matted 2 Pianos DINING ROOM dryer, air hockey table, $300.00 Call 774-230-9457 Granite Slabs fraction of cost. Both In Excellent Condition $600.00 TABLE Maitlin Smith game table, One family owned Price Includes Tuning & Or Best Offer 508-248-7812 piano. Boxes & boxes of BELL-NEW LADIES Move To 1st Floor Location AAA Sports Cards $175.00 Stars 1950’s-1970’s EXCEL STAIR LIFT good items!! $3500.00 or BO MOTORCYCLE In Worcester County. 508-234-9320 Maple, very good condition, Please Call Great shape beautiful base, 13.5’ rail Call 860 974-1627 HELMET Near mint cards All must go!! $125.00 508-885-3705 Brand New 42”x 66” four leaves extend $1400 leave message All cards at table to 106” inches Buy some, buy all 3 Piece Double 60% off book!! Pillow-top (almost 9’ feet) ALADDIN 508-341-8292 OAK YOUTH BED Bedroom Set Mattress w/mattress Call: 508-864-9223 reading magnifier Great condition Machinist $100.00 $350 Unopened set, still in bags. Call 508-764-1268 $160 Comes with warranty. or 203-610-9807 Sofa, Loveseat and Complete Set ALL IN EXCELLENT Queen anne chair. Kitchen Table Set HON SIDE CHAIRS CONDITION $150 HAIER Beige/green fabric. of Tools $100.00 with 6 chairs, solid DINING ROOM Also, cherrywood coffee (2) Kennedy tool boxes walnut wood Can Deliver 4 cu,ft refrigerator table and two end tables. 1”-6” Starrett mics, 508-479-9752 $400 Coffee Table SET $110 All for $400.00 (4) interapid indicators $30.00 Temple Stuart and much more!! 111 Call Karl: or will sell seperate. Solid Maple Table Call: 508-943-5324 774-823-6692 HOSPITAL BED Please call Side Table Formica top crank 508-832-0613. Call: 586-419-1040 3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing $60.00 6 chairs and matching hutch $50 Headboard full adj. 20Min Fire Door 42” TV with Stand CIVIL WAR 48” Round w/two 11” micro suede, oatmeal w/esp. Mahogany Gold Primed casing, aluminum $350.00 ARTIFACTS leaves REALISTIC DX100 wood trim Cup Race Boat sill. New in wrap (48”x70”) Receiver $125 OBO Paid-$307 Reduced 26 ft Replica of 1926 race 508-981-9033 Original Signatures $70 boat. 5-step bottom Sell for-$200 Of Men Joining $300.00 Coffee/Espresso 327 chevy engine. Paying Top ALPACA BEAN Co. K, 25th Mass Maker Includes Trailer 508-885-5347 Natural Alpaca Fertilizer Books, Weapons WOODWORKING Dollar Misc. assorted items DESK 82-12 cups $65,000 Pre-composted Temple Stuart TOOLS $75 OBO For Silver Coins, 4 Section Peerless Great for your garden Solid Maple $10 per bag Excellent Stuff! Call 508-259-8805 Silver Dollars, Cast Iron Boiler 7 drawers w/chair Honeywell Air Cleaner Gold Coins, Let’s Talk! $200.00 815-222-9323 MAHOGANY HUTCH Call Call Ed… rm. sz. 15x20 Or Best Offer $50 OBO $150.00 Paper Money. $450 508-238-5233 508-234-5579 FOR SALE Baby Carriage Banks Recommend Us! 774 449-8012 Call: 508-765-0621 508-943-8107 or 508 277-8735 (cell) Angle Iron Cutter CHRISTMAS TREE Crib We Travel To You! For Shelving Playpen 50%-70% OFF COLEMAN STOVE (LIKE NEW) Baby Sled with HISTORICAL PIECE Mamiya Medium FREE Honest Appraisals 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Two Burner, mint 7’ x48” w/white lights Handle/Wheels OF LITERATURE Format We Operate By The LARGE Normally Sells For $700 $25 OBO Balsam fir style Band Saw $90 OBO 860 576-5462 $100.00 B/0 Table Saw 711 Pro camera Golden Rule! INVENTORY A pictorial record of the w/80mm F4 lens & super devastation from the New Windows, Doors, Call 5pm-8:30pm COUCH wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with L&L Coin Appliances, 508-867-6546 508-347-3145 508-347-7013 tornado in Worcester on optical viewfinder, Fans, Lights, $50.00 (Sturbridge) June 9,1953 Call Tom APPROXIMATELY 80 Both w/polar filter. Vanities, Pedestal Sinks Almost new, in 508-450-1282 Toilets OFFICE CHAIRS KENMORE WHISPERTONE FOR SALE Published by Davis Press VACUUM perfect condition Kitchen Sinks From $10.00 DINING ROOM SET Exercise Bike--$35 in Worcester $1850.00 Faucets DESK CONFERENCE $75.00 48” table w/2-12” leaf Golf Clubs/Bag--$50 In original mailing sleeve 860 923-9407 7’ Pool Table Lawn, Garden & TABLES Six chairs and Table Saw--$50 $1,000.00 Carpenter Equipment at bargain prices HUGE TV glass-front hutch Vintage Table Jig Saw--$50 Oak Dining Room $75 Fireplace Log Sets $50.00 Mint condition Wooden Boat in Glass Case - 508-765-5072 Call 774-696-3397 $450 or best offer colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) & Tools - $100 90” table, 36” mirrored buf- Air Hockey Table 413-531-2433 ARCHERY, HUNTING HOOVER CANISTER 508-885-9906 16,000 BTU Air Conditioner - HOVEROUND fet, 56” lighted china closet. EQUIPMENT WINDTUNNEL - $40 Used Once, New Battery $1,000 $40 DISHWASHER AND ACCESSORIES $150.00 or best offer Upright Freezer -- $100 Comes with book White FLAT SCREEN and charger In Excellent Condition ENTERTAINMENT 508-764-2054 10 Fishing Kenmore Washing Admiral by Maytag Call 508-764-6908 ORECK Excellent Condition Under the counter $45.00 CENTER Miscellaneous Outboards Machine Used only two years FOR SALE 19” w x 24” h x 54” l NASCAR collectibles $950.00 Excellent condition 3-25HP $175 All hoses and Child’s Rocker $10 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Over 300 items or Best Offer $250-$500 each manual included Boyds Bears $50 $50.00 $100.00 Call: 508-867-7807 $200.00 Asking $600.00 Call 508-943-5033 508-867-6775 Call 774- 321-0662 508-867-3729 774 452-3613 413-245-9651 Call: 508-885-6657

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130 YARD SALES 205 BOATS 275 FLEA MARKET 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE YARD SALE 18’ C.CONSOLE Dudley MARX LEATHER ORIGINAL SEQUOIA WHEEL HORSE 2 Catherine Street NORDIC TRACK, Snapper Technics organ Dudley KEYLARGO Flea Market MATCHING Handmade Silk Screen, Roto-Tiller Includes Stool and LAWN TRACTOR (off Mason Rd) FIBERGLAS Antiques, Collectibles RECLINING CHAIR Tins (some antique), IR5003, Used Twice User Reference w/Trac Vac System Saturday & General Royal Dalton China, Mower Deck BOAT $900 or/BO Guide September 7th Open Every Saturday-Sunday AND OTTOMAN Christmas Items, Snow blower attachment 10:00am-2:00pm 75 4 Stroke Honda 8am-4pm By Lane Gevalia Coffee Machines, & roller Fish Finder Original price $699.00 Original Paintings TracVac From the very first note Wheel weights & chains COME Join US you play on the Life Jackets, Auto Bilge Asking $300.00 and other items Model 385-IC/385LH YARD SALE Bimini Boat Motor, Trailer Used Once. Technics EA5 organ, Something For Everyone! Call 860-455-6222 you’ll marvel at their rich Asking $2500 9/7/13 Excellent $900 or/BO Never in Salt Water Behind BP Gas RATORO 22” authentic instrument Well maintained Southbridge, At Dudley/Webster Line sound. Like a well-tuned Can Be Driven PERSONAL PACE Bear Cat 55 Idlewood St. $8,700 2 Acres, Indoors! PANASONIC STEREO pipe organ, these instru- Ask for Bill MWR Vac-N-Chip Pro ments are finely crafted to 508-248-3612 Furniture, Microwave, 860-974-1276 VHS Pfaltzgraff, www.dudleyflea.com Used once for 1 hour & Vac Pro deliver robust sounds. 1-800-551-7767 $280.00 RECORDER/PLAYER What’s more, their elegant- Bathroom cabinet, $20.00 Models 72085, 72285, ly designed WOODEN Weight Bench, 72295. Used Twice wood-grain finish cabinet SWING SET Fabric, Craft Books, Call 413-245-9312 House Hold items, 508-347-3145 $1995 or/BO makes them fashionably by Creative Playthings 281 FREE PETS between 1-6 p.m. perfect for your music 4-Swing Stations, Magazine Rack, Call room. This organ is in very Monkey Bars, Country Curtains and much Mitutoyo 8” PELLET STOVE good condition and would Sand Box, Fireman’s Pole, more. (2) Male Cats Digmatic Calipier FOR SALE 508-765-5763 suit anyone from beginner Ladder to Club House 9am-3pm. through to more (includes cover) & Slide Raindate 9/8 Currently Homeless Enviro EF-111 Bay I Due to Eviction Rebuilt Very Good Condition experienced players YARD SALE $50.00 $1,800.00 Will help disassemble 1983 CHRIS Call Pete Solid Maple A range of features includ- Will need trailer SEPT., 7-8 William is solid white ing: *Upper keyboard 44 CRAFT CABIN with one green and 508-864-2848 Head Board-Queen keys lower keyboard 44 $1000 9AM-5PM 10” Delta $75.00 OBO CRUISER one blue eye. keys 508-892-4370 33 Grove St Jack is black and white. Compound Miter pedal keyboard 13 keys North Brookfield 26’ Fiberglass New 350 PLOW TRUCK Chevy engine. With trailer *100’s of dynamic PCM All Kinds Of Goods Saw with Bench 1989 Chevy S10 4x4 Queen-size Ecru true to life sounds ~Antiques~ Great fishing boat These two are brothers, Locking Wheels with Fisher Hoosier Cabinet Tractors, Lawn Mowers, or family boat Comforter *Superb organ voices Knick-Knacks, Furniture, both are fixed, they are $100.00 Quick Switch Plow including realtime Oak Round Table/chairs Has kitchen and table, 6-7 years old and are $2,000 or best offer w/shams and Oak Hutch Desk, Stoves, Books Games beds forward and aft Hammond style digital Rain or Shine in desperate need of 508-867-7388 matching pillows drawbars Mahogany Secretary Desk Great condition Mahogany Hutch $15,000.00 a home!! 508 867-3729 $40.00 *Easy to use large 135 LOST AND FOUND PORTABLE LCD display Pie Safe Hutch Call 508-259-8805 Most Beautiful * Large capacity Oat Bureau LOST Call: 774-545-0330 PODIUM $30.00 Queen-size Green/Rose 16-track sequencer 2 Drop-leaf Mahogany Tables BOAT, MOTOR Wedding Gown Maple Rocker/Glider Small gold jewelry bag Quilted * Built-in digital & contents & TRAILER Long sleeved, beaded disk recorder Oak Book Seat bodice, size 4-6. GLIDER CHAIR Bedspread vicinity of Cinemagic Chrysler Tri-hull Looking for a w/matching Toss 508-344-9555 in Sturbridge. Bow Rider $50.00 Price: $1000 or B/O Great sentimental value. w/60HP wonderful loving $200 Pillows Evenrude motor Call: 508-885-6988 home... OLD END TABLE $50.00 508 266-0035 100 GENERAL Offering reward Galvanized trailer MOTORS or 508 612-9053 if all contents are returned Set up for fishing or pleasure 2 year Old Pitbull $45.00 Assorted Queen 508-612-4795 1/2HP 230/460V 105 BULLETIN BOARD $1200.00 with papers 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Sheet Sets THIN BRICK extras call for details Female named “Calle” $45 OBO BENCH TOP $10-$15/each VENEER AUBURN RESIDENT 200 GEN. BUSINESS 508-949-1320 blue nose. Not spayed. 5HP, 230/460V $50.00 “Used Brick” - clay - NEEDS RIDES Great for single pet 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 508 764-3736 For errands and groceries OUTBOARD environment. indoor/outdoor SW NOWMOBILES $125 OBO Flats + corners - 1-2 times per month 203 S MOTOR 5HP, 230/460V CALL Solid Maple $8.40 per sq. ft. 508-335-3728 2003 SKIDOO 600 1976, 7 hp Eska Call: 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Runs mint 774 452-3514 Dining Set 107 MISC. FREE 774-318-8439 $125 OBO Table, hutch and 6 chairs. Call 508-867-9387 GRAND TOURING 4 Motor Speed Controls $800 OBO And $300 OBO Hitachi J100, 400/460V TOOL SHEDS FREE WOOD 2004 SKIDOO 860 576-5462 Best Offer PRESSURE WASHER Antique Man’s 283 PETS Made of Texture 1-11 500SS LEGEND OLLECTIBLES 6 months old PALLETS With 2006 Karavan Tilt 260 C Call 5pm-8:30pm $200.00 Highboy Dresser 8x8 $725 Need Help Fixing 508-867-6546 You pick up. Monday thru Trailer. Low mileage on all. HORSE LOVERS $800 OBO 8x10 $900 Friday 8am-noon. Excellent condition. Will deliver Breyer Horse & Your Pet? NASCAR 8x12 $975 Stonebridge Press We can help at an 757-705-5106 Harden Cherry 8x16 $1275 25 Optical Drive Asking $12K Animal Models Die-Cast Models Over 200! affordable price!!! 4-Poster King (located behind Southbridge but reasonable offers Great Prices! All surgeries performed by They’re Back! Quoizel Pendant Delivered And Hotel & Conference Center) considered liscenced vets at our $5 And Up! Bed Frame Built On-Site Call 508-769-3167 wellness center. BRAND NEW Light $800 OBO Charlton Flea Market SHIPMENT! Floral design deep red Other Sizes Available 130 YARD SALES in first building flowers with green leaves, Call 413-324-1117 204 WATER EQUIPMENT on Sundays Blessings Farm gold chain, three light bulbs, Call: 508-207-0966 50 H Foote Road approximate diameter 18”. DEADLINE FOR 1994 KAWASAKI Michelle Charlton Trees for YARD SALE 750SS 508-434-0114 508-248-1411 $175 STURBRIDGE, MA SUBMISSIONS JET SKI Call: 413-245-9221 FRIEDRICH Sale 265 FUEL/WOOD NEW H D IS 1:00 PM MONDAY White and blue Transportation and additional Evergreen Trees, Colorado FOR ALL MASS. Plus like-new Karavan Trailer Central Boiler E-Classic MEZZANINE Kuhl Plus Series Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, discounts are also available. Rascal Scooter SQ08n10 Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. WEEKLY PAPERS 1400/2400 Please Call 508-637-1333 3500 sq. ft. 15 ft. high *Deadlines Subject To Call Barbara Tons of load factor With Lift 7500 BTU All 10 trees for $85 or visit us online at Change Due To Holidays 413-262-9521 OUTDOOR WOOD www.secondchanceanimals.org Includes decking In excellent condition, $449.00 Norway Spruce 3 1/2’ Call For More Info. 66% off 4 wheel deluxe model, 5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ FURNACE Only $34,900.00 brand new batteries, FRIEDRICH tall 5/$99. 2000 Seadoo 720 Cleaner & Greener Call 774-696-3397 weight capacity 450 lbs. FRA 064VU1 Excellent Privacy LARGE MULTI-FAMILY with caravan trailer, EPA Qualified 6000 BTU Border/Ornamental YARD SALE red & white 25-Year Warranty Powder-Puff Puppy Oak Pedestal $1,800 OBO $149.00 Call 508-278-5762 16 Hall Road Very Fast & Fun! Call Today Toy Size Call: 508-476-3058 Evenings Sturbridge 508-882-0178 Table Saturday, September 7 $15000 CrystalRockFarm.com Long Haired Coat and 4 round-back Both for Hypo-Allergenic Breed. $500.00 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 774-244-6781 spindle chairs. ROTOR TILLER 10’ x 10’ craft tent wonderful temperment Oval with grey/blue tiled top. Two Kayaks 508-234-8297 FIREWOOD Crafstman 6.0HP, New-3 Days Used (4-sided with top) Cut, Split, & Delivered One Extension For Sale Something for everyone! OATS $800.00 Excellent condition 17” Tine width 205 B Green with counter rotating tines Mr. Desai 1 Year Seasoned For More Information Used, Great Condition Cell: 732-309-9366 1 - 15 ft Nantucket, PARK WIDE 10 ft 401-397-6499 Asking $450.00 or BO Recently Tuned-Up Wood Lots Wanted Call 508 892-1783 Home: 508-347-2764 Gray YARD SALE ALUMINUM 2 - 13 ft Old Town Nanatomqua BOAT Pure Bred $395.00 Castine , Red Mobile Park Home Call Paul OFFICE Call 508-943-4342 mint condition 508-769-2351 EQUIPMENT Women’s Clothing Brookfield MA Puppies Both are ocean-going kayaks Off Lake Rd 508-987-5349 Over thirty breeds available. 4 drawer file cabinets $40 Sears Gas Trimmer (3) Leather Jackets w/rudders, one seaters, $300 OBO Reception area chairs $50 SAT Sept 7th 860 576-5462 Health checked/guaranteed. with supply of lines 2X, 1XL enclosed waterproof 8-1pm State licensed. Office chairs $20 $100 compartment Three layer Oak side tables $80 $50.00/each Household Items www.laughlinkennel.com polylink Both used only Tools 14’ ft. Firewood Metal desks $50 1974 Suzuki 100CC twice. Like New Laughlin Kennel Glass-fronted bookcase Columbia Hiking Boots Furniture ALUMINUM BOAT Green $135 Call 508-987-7161 Air conditioners $1,000 $25.00 Jewelry $1400/pair or Many homes particpating 128 cubic feet. More!! $750 OBO 508-798-2263 Assortment of cameras & Lands End Zero $700/each 284 LOST & FOUND photo equipment or BO 860-576-5462 (774)696-7879 (Leave message) Degree Boots Walker Pond PETS $20.00 16 Ft. Tracker Call: 508-885-3136 Call 508 259-8805 Neighborhood 15 HP Johnson & Venture WOOD Old Trunks Trailer plus accessories. $45 Each Series 1555 Black Dress Shoes Tag & Bake Sale Seasoned, not split Did you find your 4 pairs, $1850.00 Student’s Desk Med-Lift Power In the water-come for pet? Or find a $10/pair Two Professional $100 OBO & Chair Recliner all size 7 1/2 *********** a test ride Pickup only home for one? $50 Low volt motor, four years Trombones Sturbridge 860 576-5462 old, cranberry color. Red/Black For Sale Cell: 203-574-0692 Excellent condition!! Sat., Sept 7th Two End Tables Boil Wool Jacket In Good Condition 9-1pm Brimfield 275 FLEA MARKET $45 each 2X Call: 508-476-7642 Call to Inquire Dir: off of Rte 20 GREAT Call: 774-452-3514 $20.00 1995 Glastron 17ft UTILITY TRAILER 508 278-3988 Fiberglass Boat FLEA MARKET Klein Full-length (open style) with 88HP Every Saturday and Sunday LET US KNOW!!! Pet Training Crate 4’x6’ with ramp gate year round & spare tire. Black Wool Coat YARD SALE Evinrude SPL outboard. Please call us so that 24”Lx19”Wx19”H Includes trailer. Easily seats Dealers, leave your stuff Heavy duty 11-gauge 3 years old 2X VICTORIAN LIVING Saturday Sept 7th set-up in our secure facility we can take your ad Excellent condition 8. Used in fresh water for black epoxy $50.00 ROOM SET 8-12:00 water skiing. Dealer days every out of the paper... Like new 6 Noble St. Dudley Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 $450.00 Like new Town-To-Town $40 Sofa and 2 chairs Take Dudley-Oxford Rd $5,000 Ever-changing array (Lowes $549 w/o spare tire) Call 508 764-3736 $1,900 to Pierpont Rd. of cool, cool stuff Classifieds (508)867-3729 Call 774-696-3397 Rain or shine. Call: 508-234-5676 800-551-7767 508-347-3145 dudleyflea.com 508-909-4111 CLIP AND MAIL Town-to-Town Write your ad here: CLASSIFIEDS HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS TO PLACE YOUR AD VISIT US ONLINE CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com Name: TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Address:

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284 LOST & FOUND 286 LIVESTOCK 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY PETS Bag Shavings PRINTING PLANT Found 1/8 $4.75 each FIREARMS WANTED: On Worcester St 3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, Collector looking WWII US Firearms small to medium flakes, POSITIONS In Southbridge... plastic bags M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, All black male cat 1911/1911 A1’s Rock Valley Farm Green eyes, very lovable, AVAILABLE not fixed, definitely a W. Brookfield TOP PRICES PAID house cat. 508 867-2508 Have all necessary federal licenses Call: 774-287-5043 Busy Southbridge newspaper group has 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES Call Wally At full and part-time openings available Found on Durfee Street DeWALT 12 1/2” 508-234-5860 in Southbridge THICKNESS PLANER in its Southbridge printing plant. LIME GREEN Mounted on heavy-duty PARAKEET steel stand Positions include: Only used twice ANTED TO UY ENERAL ELP Call 508-764-4337 $200.,00 298 W B 310 G H WANTED Plateroom CRAFTSMAN 1 1/2 WAR LOST CAT HORSEPOWER Valet/Guest Pressroom From 3 W. Hollow Lane, ROUTER RELICS Webster, MA and router table Services Mailroom Neutered male five years old $150.00 & To Work At Several Black and white Locations In Chin half black and half white Worcester, MA His name is Gonzo 508-654-5247 WAR Last seen July 6 F/T-P/T available. Potential Benefits include Health Insurance, around 11 a.m. 298 WANTED TO BUY SOUVENIRS Please call to earn $11 and more to $ aaa start. Great benefits health, 401K plan, vacation, dental, etc. 508-949-0814 WANTED dental, 401k plan, plenty of ROUTE WWII & EARLIER room for growth! Applicant must be over 18, have valid Good working environment and LOST CAT 169 CA$H WAITING! license, and prior customer Long haired, Brown Tabby Helmets, Swords, service experience a plus!!! advancement opportunities Answers to “Kitty” Daggers, Bayonets, Apply at: Lost in the ANTIQUES Medals, Badges, Flags, www.valetparkof North West Main Street 884 Worcester St. Uniforms, etc. america.com/employment for the right person. area of Douglas. Aug. 1st Southbridge MA Over 30 Years Experience. or call 877 455-5552 Microchipped (Petlink.com) Call David Looking To Purchase WANTED 540-760-9830 1-508-688-0847 APPLY IN PERSON ONLY Antiques I’ll Come To YOU! Experienced Assistant And Collectibles Swim Team Coach Stonebridge Press Printing Plant Single Items September-July 285 PET CARE coaching evenings with Or Entire Estates swim meets on weekends. 25 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA We Buy It All 300 HELP WANTED Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and And Also Do First Aid required. No phone calls please. FAN-C-PET On-Site Estate Sales Please send resume to Mobile And Aquatics Grooming Salon Estate Auctions 310 GENERAL HELP Tri-Community YMCA CALL MIKE ANYTIME WANTED 43 Everett St. Vicki Kelley 508-765-9512 Southbridge, MA 01550 Professional 4 CAR WARD NURSE Groomer SALVAGE Weekdays and every other 20 Years Exp. CARRIER weekend “We Go Right toYour $ BUY & SELL $ Must be self-motivated, Percentage base pay for auto enjoy working with pets Door” ALL GOLD & SILVER transport company. Excellent ITEMS and willing to clean 508-987-2419 pay rate for someone willing Apply in person Specializing in to work. Class A CDL and STURBRIDGE VETERINARY NUMISMATIC COINS, experience necessary. HOSPITAL gold & silver of any 6 CEDAR STREET form! Call 413-374-2591 STURBRIDGE, MA 314 FOOD SERVICES 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 325 PROFESSIONAL Qualified with over 30 311 PART-TIME HELP Quaboag Regional Medical Assistant 400 SERVICES years experience & a following of many WANTED School District Energetic Certified Medical Product Specialist APPRENTICE 402 GENERAL SERVICES satisfied customers. Bay Path Reg. Voc. Tec. Employment Assistanf for busy family Level II PLUMBER High School is seeking Physician office We also sell a nice Minimum one year Warren, MA in Sturbridge Perform a wide variety of All Cleanouts Going... Going... selection of fine jewelry, experience.Small local SUBSTITUTE Want to work with an Experience required Gone to the Dogs antiques & collectibles. company.Good driving PART-TIME BUS award winning school for Vaccine injection, assembly and bench related Cleanups record a must.Must be phlebotomy, EKG, etc. work assignments, including Training and behavior Bring in your items & see nutrition program! licensed with state and up DRIVERS Pleasant and ability to the set-up and operation of Haul-Away what they’re worth. You All applicants must have management in your to date on classes multi-task. complex machinery such as home. won’t leave disappointed. Current School Bus Drivers HEAD COOK Basements Honesty and fairness Certificate, a CDL license Responsible for meal prep, lathes, draw towers, proof- Positive methods Call 508-248-6346 work flow/supervision of Fax or email resume Attics are our best policies! AND a School Bus “S” 508-347-5702 testers, quality control Apartments used. or fax resume to Endorsement staff, sanitation/training, etc. Lee’s Coins & 508-248-6222 Knowledge of federal school [email protected] quality assurance measure- Garages Certified Pet Dog Rate of pay is to apply ment systems. Operate Jewelry $17.50 per hour nutrition programs, Yards trainer and member 239 West Main Street standardized recipes/ machines requiring limited For applications please call 0ffice/508-347-5755 Rental Property APDT East Brookfield DOMINO’S PIZZA 508-248-5971 x 1754 documentation to prepare interrelated adjustments with Call Renelle at (Route 9 - Panda Now Hiring Drivers between 7:30 am and 3 pm tasteful, nutritious quality detailed procedures in Estate Cleanouts Immediate Openings Applications must be meals, etc. Financial/ 325 PROFESSIONAL manufacturing layouts, Garden Plaza) computer skills required to Small Building 508-892-1850 508-637-1236 Good driving record a must received in the Business engineering specifications, email: Call Gary or Jarred Office by Thursday, meet budget/cost controls, Experienced Demolition [email protected] 508-341-6355 (cell) September 12, 2013 etc. Institutional food service similar operating procedures Better Than An Equal Opportunity beneficial; additional CNA’s or work instructions, For Southbridge information available on including but not limited to, A Dumpster $$$ 508-765-0822 Employer 11-7 Shift J & L request; position filled ASAP, Apply in person inspection; basic care and We Do It! Make Money salary negotiable, OFFICE HELP/ hours~32/week. cleaning of equipment and FREE Estimates! Pet Sitting For Webster Charlton Manor Rest Home Selling 508-949-1330 KITCHEN Ability to lift 40-50#, etc. work area to ensure process 774-329-3386 12 Town Farm Rd efficiency and product Service Your Unwanted Duties will include clerical, Charlton 01507 light bookkeeping, SUBSTITUTE quality. Test and inspect 774-230-8586 Professional at Home Stuff!!! CAFETERIA WORKERS 508-248-5136 computers, answer the www.charltonmanor.info in-process and completed Pet Sitting and Dog Walking EXPERIENCED phone, as well as helping to General cafeteria worker Member of National Quality Dealers Wanted products. Perform material Best Deal Around. HAIR STYLIST serve meals, kitchen clean needed for Association of Professional up, and assist where needed 2 temporary positions handling duties requiring the ARMY OF 1 Pet Sitters Clean, Indoor Flea Market to join our team at the Senior Center 12 hours per week/variable. Town of Sturbridge operation of all types of Established 1996 Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm Part-time position 19.75 hours Will perform serving, Firefighter/Paramedic material handling equipment. Water Filtration Opportunity for receiving a Route 12 $10-$12 depending cleaning, dish washing, Position Receive, store, stage and Certified • Bonded • Insured sign-on bonus up to $2,500 ARMY OF 1 will treat all Dudley on experience and other duties ship all types of materials 508-347-3826 (Behind BP) Experienced preffered Immediate opening as assigned. Prior food The Town of Sturbridge is water problems!! Contact Debbie Send resume and service/cashier experience accepting applications for and products. Certification www.dudleyflea.com or leave message application to: helpful. Ability to lift one (1) permanent, full-time may be required to verify New Installations 1-800-551-7767 508-864-5605 John McAuliffe 40-50#, etc. Firefighter/Paramedic. initial proficiency. Servicing all equipment See You There! Town Administrator Applicants must have at least Well tank and pump service Town of Webster GENERAL KITCHEN HELPER one year of paramedic Responsibility Requirement WANTED Foster 350 Main Street Part time position experience and one year of James Morse 12 hours per week/variable. firefighting experience. North Brookfield, MA Mopeds and Scooters Parents Wanted Webster, MA 01570 • Work with maintenance, Perform serving, cleaning, Applicant must be Firefighter 774-200-0225 Any Condition Seeking Quality Homes dish washing, entry level I/II certified, or the engineers or other sup Throughout Central MA Sturbridge [email protected] Call Travis food prep. Prior school food equivalent, and must be a port personnel to identify To Provide Foster Care Bead Store service/cashier experience Massachusetts certified and to resolve equipment, 774 242-9227 To Children In Need. helpful; Ability to lift Paramedic. 24/7 Support. Generous Part-time Sales 40-50#, etc. process, or product Call The Wanted To Buy Reimbursement. Position Deadline for applying is ssues. $1000 Sign-On Bonus Excellent customers service Wages per district scale. September 30, 2013 at noon. • Maintain work area Junk Man Same Owners By Collector Call For Details skills. Able to work alone Send resume to/and contact Submit a cover letter, organization/orderliness Tom & Camila Old comic books- Weekend availability a must for additional information: resume and complete town and cleanliness 1940’s & up, email: Janice King, application (which can be • Perform inspection, basic Trees Cut 413-436-5991 x1922 or picked up at the Fire Depart- New Stuff! Beatles memorabilia- [email protected] care and cleaning to Brush/Limbs Reconnective Healing 1960’s and up. Apply in person [email protected] ment), to Acting Fire Chief, 320 Main Street Thomas J. Ford III, include: Removed Animal Massage Famous Monster 319 HEALTH CARE - Cleaning of equipment Animal Communication Sturbridge Sturbridge Fire Department, Magazines, Godzilla, Devereux Therapeutic PROFESSIONALS 346 Main Street, - Limited equipment WE NOW TAKE Frankestien and Sturbridge, MA 01566. Foster Care ******************* inspections, and YOUR AUTOS As Always! monster items, 508-829-6769 The Town of Sturbridge Reiki/Feng Shui Old toys and Per-Diem is an E.O.E. adjustments requiring FOR CASH! Natural Foods advertising items CNA/HHA only simple instructions. Removal of Metal, • Observe all safety Flower Essences GROUNDSKEEPERS Position available in the Trailer Truck Appliances, Alpha Wave Music Call: 860-779-2469 Spencer/Worcester procedures, including the Furniture, TV’s. Positions Available For • Senior Living @ Prouty Drivers Wanted use of appropriate safety Seasonal Part Time Work. • Must have current MA CNA Construction Boarding Experience helpful, will train. Class A CDL With devices and personal Materials. WANTED certification or an rotective equipment Indoor/Outdoor Runs Reliable work ethic a must!! up-to-date home health Hazmat (PPE). Cellars/Attics Skylights VERY USED certification for HHAs. Cleaned. Heated/Air Conditioned Kitchen Cabinets CALL DUDLEY HILL • Good Communication skills Based In • Perform other related GOLF CLUB: required duties assigned. Small Building The older the better. We North Brookfield. Demolition, Tires. Day Care are a kitchen refacing 508-943-4538 • 1-2 years of homecare Supervised Groups company and we use experience a plus Turn in a Job Posting Leaves Removed. these cabinets at home • Must have transportation Please Call Residential Moves. Daily/Weekly Rates and a MA Driver's License Application to the Human Large Play Yards shows for Resource Office Furnaces Removed “BEFORE & AFTER” with a good driving record 508-867-3235 HELP WANTED Training Call between 9 & 5 M-F For more information, Waitstaff e-mail your interest to and ROB ROY Weekends also! Basic - Advanced or leave message Delivery Drivers Group Or Private KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW attach a resume or HAIR SALONS Central Mass description of your home are seeking New - Open Enrollment ENGLAND Apply in person and Connecticut 508-987-3384 care experience to highly-motivated Village Pizza [email protected] or Grooming or 860-749-6998 487 Main Street HAIRSTYLISTS Dave www.mykitchenoptions.com you may call 617-431-4922 for busy salon locations Baths To Full Grooms Sturbridge to obtain an application. 50 Hall Rd 508-867-2564 Ask for Nellie or Bob Contact Melissa at Sturbridge, MA 01566 413-262-5082 508-347-8177 MHPI, Inc. delivers both 508-754-8839 (Ext. 39) Certifications! for an interview today! www.ofsoptics.com PCSA Levels I & II service-enriched housing and CPR Certified home-based long-term care services to frail elders and FREE Reiki Master Owner Operator those with disabilities. WHEN PLACING YOUR Lighterian Reiki VII Metal Pickup Owner Operator Solos EOE A/C, Refrigerators, Reconnective Healing II *Dedicated Runs ******************* CLASSIFIED AD: ICNDF Certified Trainer Washers, Small Trailers, *$1.06 per mile plus FSC Please give a full description of what you are selling Batteries. *Minimum 2,480 Experienced, Caring Staff miles/week and don’t abbreviate your words. Always remember to include Individualized Care *Daily Hometime an asking price for the item you’re selling. Place your ad early WE PAY YOU Attention To Detail *CDL-A with 2 year OTR in the week. Deadline for classified ads are Mondays at 3pm. Top Dollar For Your exp & Hazmat AUTOS 508-987-0077 TRUCKS 205 Federal Hill Road Town-to-Town 888-716-1322 Or TRACTORS Oxford, MA Classifieds www.drivenctrans.com 508-867-2564 1-800-536-5836 starwoodpetresort.com 508-765-6940 1-800-536-5836 413-262-5082 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 04, 2013

433 CLEANING 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 530 HOUSES FOR SALE 546 CEMETERY LOTS 575 VACATION RENTALS 500 REAL ESTATE RENT RENT RENT WATERFRONT WORCESTER COUNTY * TLC Home * MEMORIAL PARK Spencer Pierpont Pond, Dudley Paxton, MA 501 REAL ESTATE Spacious, bright, clean Beautiful Home 2-grave-plot Cleaning C&C Southbridge 3 Br, Granite, We Use & Supply Organic WANTED 2 Bedroom 1BR. New Frig. and Stove, Section Heritage 1 Off-street Parking, Vaulted beam ceilings, Asking $3,250 Cleaners To Ensure Your Properties 5 Room 2 Baths, 2 Fireplaces, Family’s Safety. Private Entrance, Call 413-245-4340 LOOK & COMPARE Apartment Yard. Nicely landscaped, Email: [email protected] Gift Certificates For Modern, Updated No Smoking or Pets. Quiet neighborhood Baby Showers, Southbridge Washer/dryer hookup 1st/last/security. Recent updates Worcester County Anniversaries, And More! Nice Area $575.00 A Perfect Gift! Quality 1, 2 & 3 Memorial Park GREAT SUMMER Bedroom Apartments! Asking 330K (508)529-4452 Call 774-200-7172 Paxton, MA RETREAT Office/Homes Appliances, Off-Street $770/Month Parking PLOT FOR SALE $30,000.00 Spring/Fall Cleaning ************** Plus Utilities Meadowside Weekly/Bi-Weekly/ Call (508)765-0501 References and Sturbridge 667B Income Verification 535 HOUSING WANTED Graves 1 and 2 in of Woodstock, CT Monthly Cleaning EQUAL HOUSING is a cooperative seasonal Flexible Hours/Days Required 1738 House Garden of Heritage 2 OPPORTUNITY LOOKING FOR Value $6500 campground offering 100 owner owned sites, a lagre Registered/Insured/ DOUGLAS Call: 508-769-2500 Studio Apartment Asking $4200 ************** APARTMENT Call Lorraine pool, fishing pond, mini golf Bonded All real estate advertising in 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom $675/Month Elderly Woman on oxygen course, laundry, this newspaper is subject to Apartments Available SOUTHBRIDGE looking for 1 or 2 bedroom 508-789-8188 sm. rec room, and pavilion. CALL TODAY FOR A The Federal Fair Housing Act Prices start at $845/month. first floor apartment in Season runs from GREENER TOMORROW 2-bedroom, 5-room One Bedroom Apartment WORCESTER of 1968, which makes it Includes heat, hot water, apartment available October $900/Month decent neighborhood April 15-October 15. illegal to advertise any A/C, pool, fitness center with heat/hot water, Weekly pump out is included ASK FOR TAMMIE AT Next to park with COUNTY preference, limitation or & children’s program. 1/4-mile walking trail washer/dryer hookups in annual fee which runs 508-347-3275 Off street parking. All Appliances. MEMORIAL PARK discrimination based on race, Close to town center Free Electric, Heat, in the from $990.00 to $1320.00 color, religion, sex, handicap, Call (508)476-3777 $750/month plus utilities Southbridge/Sturbridge area 2 plots in Good Shepherd per season depending on Hot Water. Plot #97 familial status (number of References/Income Off-Street Parking Have indoor neutered cat when you pay children and or pregnancy), verification required and many references $2,500.00 your assessment. Dudley Will pay transfer fee 442 LICENSED DAY national origin, ancestry, age, Very Clean Call Jim at 508-347-1101 508-344-0072 marital status, or any 1 Bedroom 508-867-3729 This Unit#58 has a wonderful CARE intention to make an such 774-230-2324 site placement with a back Efficiency Apartment Webster WORCESTER COUNTY preference, limitation or Stove, Refrigerator, NEEDED: yard to house car and shed discrimination. This 2 bedroom apartment MEMORIAL PARKS with rock garden and front Rubbish SOUTHBRIDGE Ideal for couple looking for a room to live in *************** newspaper will not Off-Street Parking. around the Brooklyn to Two grave plots: yard for nice lawn, small fish knowingly accept any 6 Room, Porch, backyard, garage Valor I {#291 unit A, pond and more flowers. The Commonwealth of 3 Bedroom Apartment Close to 395 Woodstock, CT area for a Massachusetts Office of advertising for real estate $575/Month 63 yr old man. graves 1 and 2} Roof over (20x36) an 8 x38 that is in violation of the law. Washer/Dryer Hook-ups No Pets Current value $8200.00 trailer with two slide outs, Child Care Services First & Last Porch & Yard Also needed: a barn or Our readers are hereby garage area for storage Offered: $5,850.00 screened porch (8x29) and requires that all ads informed that all dwellings Quiet Neighborhood Call for details 508-499-7957 front deck (8x16) all built in Call: 508-943-2670 No Pets placed in the newspaper advertising in this newspaper 508 943-2585 [email protected] 1997. Unit has been com- for child care (daycare) are available on and equal 860 230-7438 pletely redecorated to include in your home include opportunity basis. To For rent $750/mo. WORCESTER COUNTY ceiling fans, carpeting, floor- your license number. complain about SOUTHBRIDGE 617-281-0831 546 CEMETERY LOTS MEMORIAL PARK ing and paint, has lots of discrimination call The 2-3 bedroom, 2nd floor Paxton, MA storage and comes Department of Housing and apartment WEBSTER Garden of Gospels completely furnished. Urban Development “HUD” SOUTHBRIDGE 2 CEMETERY 25 Rte 197 Utilities not included CENTRAL STREET 1 plot (#85) 448 FURNITURE toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Garage with 2 grave sites See Craigs List For the N.E. area, call HUD 2-bedroom, 2nd floor Prospect PLOTS for more pictures $700.00/month Stove, refrigerator in Garden of Valor I $4,000.00 ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Call 508-764-2299 774-200-1194 FURNITURE free number for the hearing and hot water Estates Worcester County Call 508-864-3008 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 508-320-9420 Off-street parking Memorial Park, Bedroom 1 Available October 1st No pets 1 & 2 Bedroom Paxton, MA Solid Brass Bed 1st, last and security Apartments. Call 610-787-0068 Worcester County w/2 white laminate 505 APARTMENTS FOR HILLSIDE $695 Memorial Park bureaus/matching mirrors 508-829-5853 Now Available: RENT MEADOWS 4 PLOTS AVAILABLE Paxton, MA RV in Co-op Park $1000.00 Historical Buildings IN WORCESTER N. Brookfield, MA SOUTHBRIDGE Must Income Qualify Garden of Heritage $30,000 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, COUNTY MEMORIAL (1) Grave Bedroom 2 Elderly Subsidized Housing First Floor, SECTION 8 COMPLETELY REDONE short wait list 1 bdrm apts PARK #121D plot 2 Woodstock, CT Oak 114 Pine St, 3rd floor 6 Room Apartment CERTIFICATES Armoire, Bureau/matching For qualified applicants WELCOME (Garden of the Cross section) Southbridge, MA Refrigerator & Stove Paxton, MA mirror, with incomes at or below Included Asking $2,800 Sec 8 welcome 1 person $17,600 Sold for $4,850 cylinder waterbed, Off-street parking Washer/Dryer Hookups Call Call: 508-476-1621 w/matching headboard 2 persons $20,100 Asking $3800 $775/month utilities incld, (508)943-9567 203-315-9291 Worcester County $1000.00 Call John non-smoking $750/month (508) 868-6865 CALL Available Oct.1st EHO Memorial Park Dining Room EASTPOINT PROPERTIES Paxton, MA Custom-Made Racetrack Send References to: CEMETERY PLOTS Faith/Crypts Glass Top Table 603-262-3809 513 LEASED REAL This institution is an Town-to-Town Worcester County Memorial Park Lot 84C #1 Space 6 chairs, buffet ESTATE Valor II Section $4200 Seasonal campsite $1200.00 equal opportunity provider Classifieds, PO Box 90, Brookside and employer Ad Reference 00026, Graves 1 & 2 508-943-0671 Meadowside of Woodstock, Southbridge, MA 01550. Sturbridge Own your own lot. Living Room Office Space Valued at $7600 550 MOBILE HOMES Trailer with add-ons which Drexel beige leather, 2 Terrace Lakeside Asking $4000 contain large family room, chairs, loveseat, couch Apartments SOUTHBRIDGE For Lease BROOKFIELD two bedrooms, dining room, Living Room 3-piece ------Freshly painted 600’ sq.ft. 508-885-6489 Adorable Mobile Home screened porch, vinyl siding, sectional, brick color On Beautiful Cedar Lake 2-bedroom apartment Route 131 508-885-4278 Open concept large shed, outdoor fire pit, $1200.00 SPECIAL! Parking Parking 2 bedroom/1bath mostly furnished. Studio apartment, Washer/dryer hook-up All Utilities CEMETERY PLOTS Farm porch Park ammenities: large Must be Seen 1 MONTHS furnished, $650/month Good Exposure Completely updated swimming pool, rec hall. 508 278-7659 utilities not included. Renovated Worcester County Fully applianced pavilion, mini golf, bocci, FREE RENT $650/Month 1st and last 508-328-9093 Memorial Park High-efficiency furnace horseshoes, fish pond, WITH MOVE-IN BY $875/month Paxton, MA Water tank playground-low yearly 1/4 Mile To Central air maintenance fees. 454 HOME August 31st I-84 And MA Pike 508-347-8101 Garden of Gospels SOUTHBRIDGE or Propane fireplace IMPROVEMENT ------No Pets 1 Plot #150 Rte.25 197, References A Must Main Street 508-347-1225 2 grave sites Woodstock, CT 1st Floor Inexpensive living Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Call (508)347-9623 $34,900 Unit #5 Bedroom Apartments Stove/Refrig/Washer OUSES FOR ENT Current Value $9200 9am-6pm Dryer hookup 525 H R Includes Park Share $1 PAINTING For Rent. Asking $3800 Off street parking 772-233-1555 Spacious, Fully SOUTHBRIDGE BROOKFIELD 401-864-2898 Interior/ Applianced. 386-576-6663 $750.00/mo $1200/mo Leave message Exterior 94 East Main St Cozy 2 bedroom Cottage Starting at $698 2 bedroom apt 508-764-8267 Brookfield WELLS, MAINE Heat/Hot Water w/storage shed, large yard Nanatomqua Mobile Power Washing no utilities and lake access Double Burial Plot Village By the Sea Included! natural gas heat Home Park (55+) Carpentry SOUTHBRIDGE No Smoking/No Pets Includes bronze marker in Mobile Home For Sale. Price Reduction $795 • FREE ESTIMATES • • A/C In Every Unit $675/month One bedroom 1st/Last/Security Hillsboro memorial Gardens Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. AUGUST 17-24 • FULLY Insured • $700 per month Brandon, Florida 33511 Large Kitchen & Living 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. • Reasonable Rates • • Pool STOREFRONT Non-smoking $950/mo $3,800 Room. Screen Porch Pool complex, 600 sq.ft. Extremely quiet & Carport. w/jacuzzi, exercise room, • Basketball Court Has stove, refrigerator and 2 bedroom home, Rich O’Brien $550 Large yard, lake access Call: 774-289-3622 Park Rent $120/Month outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, • Playground Heat/hot water dishwasher Includes Taxes, Water, Painting Security system and No Smoking/No Pets A/C, cable. 28 Years Of Experience included 1st/Last/Security Sewerage, Trash and Road • On-Site Laundry intercoms Double Maintenance 508-248-7314 Lighted off-street parking lot Fall dates available First/Last/Security, 508-471-0130 CALL FOR PRICE CALL FOR DAILY RATES INCOME LIMITS APPLY Coin-op laundry Cemetery Lot 774-262-7307 References No cats or dogs In All Faith Swedish $20 Application Fee First and security 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Cemetery, Worcester, MA. 575 VACATION RENTALS (508)429-7568 508-765-5542 508-248-7186 Lot #119 Section I 481 POOLS/SPAS For Sale Section 8 Welcome or email STURBRIDGE [email protected] 315 sq ft Cottage $1,400 CAPE COD TIME 18 FT. Office Open From: in Narragansett, RI Call: 508-867-8350 576 VACATION Monday-Friday SHARE FOR SALE ABOVE 1 Bedroom Located 1200 ft from state RESOURCES 9:00am to 5:00pm near Common Spencer beach on lease land Edgewater Beach Resort GROUND POOL Saturday 10:00am Stove & Fridge Available Attractive One orTwo- in private area. PINE GROVE 95 Chase Avenue Used only one season! to 4:00pm Washer Hookup Bedroom Apartment, Open May to mid October. CEMETERY Dennisport, MA 02639 Moving must sell. Off-Street Parking Appliances, Newly renovated Across the street TIME SHARE Everything included Evening Appointments Available W/D Hookup Available Whitinsville, MA $700/mo most contents included 2 plots for sale from the water Velas Vallarta $1000.00 Brookside Terrace Modern, Bright, photos available Studio (Unit 706) Puerto Vallarta Quiet Country Setting. Yew Ave. section Or Best Offer 2 Bedroom Available $48,000 Fixed week 33 (August) 2-Weeks 11 Village Drive Directly Off Route 9. Deeded rights Studio Apartment Southbridge,MA 01550 $800- 950/mo [email protected] Asking $2400.00 Pay Maintenence Fee Call 508-796-5192 Visit Our Website Valued at $3000.00 www.spencercondos.com or call 508-347-3145 Leave Message (508)764-7675 508-764-1638 860-928-6103 For more info call (508)735-4335 508-476-3875 508-885-2661 Put down your CUVs. Pick up a 2014 Honda Odyssey Minivan with a vacuum

BY KEITH GRIFFIN It's always nice as a writer to have too much to write about when it comes to cars. Recently I've driven some new Audi Auto diesel products, as well as some European- Review spec Volkswagens that I can only hope someday come to the United States. Both brands will be written about in coming weeks. last time you saw a minivan pulled over for So, what holds my interest more strongly? speeding? A freaking minivan. At least that's what Here's one huge compelling reason to con- my automotive journalist cohorts would sider the Odyssey: it is the first minivan to say. "You're writing about a freaking mini- earn the highest possible rating of 2013 van? Have you gone soft in the head?" After TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance all, fewer and fewer people want to be seen Institute for Highway Safety.This includes behind the wheel of a minivan. an overall good rating in the Insurance And that's just wrong. After spending a Institute's stringent small overlap frontal week with the 2014 Honda Odyssey crash test. The IIHS created the small over- Touring Elite, I can't imagine why a family lap frontal crash test to replicate what hap- with the means wouldn’t select a minivan pens when the front corner of a car col- over a comparably priced compact utility lides with another vehicle or an object vehicle. Minivans are just so darn practi- such as a tree or utility pole. cal. Occupant safety for the 2014 Honda Photos © Honda Maybe I'm a tad defensive because I own a Odyssey is enhanced through Honda's The 2014 Honda Odyssey has received extensive exterior redesigns. 2008 Mazda5, a mini-minivan, but mini- next-generation Advanced Compatibility vans are comfortable to drive, have lots of Engineering (ACE) body structure. It body reinforcements work in tandem with mitigate the forces transmitted to the pas- versatility for both passengers and cargo, improves frontal crash energy manage- the strengthened body structure to better senger compartment. and are so non-descript they fly below most ment through a wider range of offset and maintain the occupant compartment vol- Honda also notes in press materials, ume during frontal collisions by providing police officers' radar. Seriously, when's the oblique collision modes. In addition, other Turn To AUTO, page 5 additional crash energy pathways to help SEPTEMBER 04, 2013 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1997 MERCURY 2010 1998 Yamaha VEHICLES 2003 Nomad PARKMODEL 2004 SABLE PONTIAC VIBE VStar 650 1987 Deluxe Trailer WITH ADDITION NISSAN TITAN 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 4 door, tan (Toyota Matrix) Black CHEVY TIOGA 38.4’ ft., 2 slide-outs, About 850 sq. ft. Crew Cab w/Off-Road and Ford 351 132,000 miles 4-door, 5-speed, FWD, Low Milage Full refrigerator, Also 12x16 shed Tow Package. 300V6 Silver, 35 MPG, 99K $1835.00 ARROW 23-FT. Counter Top Stove, Color matched One owner Windsor Motor Runs excellent Excellent condition 774-232-2999 MOTORHOME Microwave, Washer/dryer Truck runs like new $150 4 new tires, battery $8,495.00 or BO Physically and mechanically Closed Bathroom, Furnished Never off-road or plowed $1,200 or best offer 508-208-6042 in good condition Stand-up Shower, Air, Cable, Large lot in All service records Call 508-713-3066 or Many new Surround Sound, Awning beautiful campground Flowmaster exhausts Rebuilt C6 508-779-0194 Non-Smoker More than 70000 invested Deep water blue Transmission with 2 Motorcycles mechanical updates AWD 2003 BUICK For Sale Motor is a 350, 5.7 with 34K Look and make offer 211K highway miles Transfer Case 2000 ARE RENDEZVOUS & gas mileage per gallon, $13,000 941-567-8719 $6995.00 or b/o $200 Mileage: 87,407 2007 Roadstar 11.5 to 12 depending on or best offer 508-208-6042 6 1/2 Ft. Cap. how you drive 508-943-0035 Loaded, all electric, heated Warrior- 760 VANS/TRUCKS Grey/Mint condition! leather seats/mirrors, cruze, Metallic Gray, VERY LOW 1952 Chevy Power Fits GM pickups $5,500 Train parkaid, moonroof, 3-row MILES, Samson Ground 2003 ULTRA LITE seating, rear liftgate Pounders, Very Clean. 1992 GMC 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT $200 $1,200 One owner 508-867-6124 TRAVEL TRAILER $7,000 OBO $7,000 Diesel Truck Very good condition anytime, UPS Truck-Style, 1987 GMC Parts ‘97 F250 4x4 ext. cab, 3dr. Asking $6,000 28 feet, queen bed, Michigan Great winter vehicle 2008 Yamaha best time 8-10 a.m. 2 bunks, Aluminum Grumman Body, Nice chrome front runs good. 774-262-9409 or 4:30-8 p.m. convection oven, Shelves. Rebuilt Backhoe bumper, heater core, Many new parts FZ6- double sink, Transmission/Motor, Payloader 2-new rear tires. 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY counter top stove, New Fuel Tank, Radiator, misc. For Sale LOW MILES, Very Clean, Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Diesel, Runs Good Some repairs/parts full frig, stand up shower, $9997 2008 Mitsubishi Slider Guards. 1997 35’ great condition. 11’ Area Behind Seats Chevy 283 & 327 $5,200 OBO Plenty of storage. Excellent Condition Chevy Box Truck $1,200/OBO Eclipse Spyder GS 14,100GVWR crankshafts For more info Holiday UPS-Style Convertible Call 5pm-8:30pm 1-508-523-9831 35000 Miles, Red Call: 908-242-2016 Vacationer Call 508-887-2190 $3500 Call: 508-892-8481 or email: 508-867-6546 Always Garaged Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 John Deere 2001 Driven Summers Only [email protected] miles, (6) Michelin tires, 2005 JAYCO Skidloader 720 CLASSICS DODGE 2500 queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan JAYFLIGHT 29 FBS 2000 TOWN AND Needs Motor Work 4-wheel drive w/plow $13,500 7.0 generator, backup COUNTRY 138,000 miles 860-634-4632 CAMPER 2002 Honda camera, (2) new batteries, Bunkhouse in rear, Queen Let’s Talk, Make 1963 Ford Needs transmission work Woodstock CT hydraulic leveling jacks, MINIVAN CBR 954 bed in front. Table and No rust, awesome shape in An Offer! Fairlane 500 $3500 black and red many extras, couch fold out into double Rebuilt 260 V8, new and out Call (508)347-7300 730 AUTOMOBILES in great condition only excellent condition. beds. Excellent condition. All wheel drive, leather, automatic transmission, 860-377-5742 11,637 miles. $18,000 Full slide-out. Stove, micro, floors and interior. New dual every option 1980 MGB Is completely ready to ride Call: 508-892-4102 stand-up separate shower, New headlights, brakes, wa- exhaust, paint and chrome Tons of cosmetic upgrades cable, awning, surround good. 2002 $7,000 ter pump 767 VEHICLES WANTED Chevy Impala Nice interior, runs great Priced to sell sound, etc. $3600 or best offer $8,400 OBO Many new parts, top, engine, immediately at Will consider trades and cash Runs good, but needs some 2007 $12,000 OBO 508-847-3281 TLC Silver 120,000 miles suspension, brakes, etc. $4,500 ANTIQUE AUTO Call Chuck: 508-987-1228 508-688-5907 MOTORHOME 508-400-2073 508-248-5928 31 ft. Class “C” Uxbridge MA 2002 FORD XLT PARTS NEEDED Asking $2500 65,000 miles 1937-1960 2007 SUZUKI Itasca Impulse With hitch Call 508 278-6304 11.5 ft. slideout queen bed 2005 Palomino Car and truck sheet metal 1999 TOYOTA BURGMAN 400 22 ft. 5th wheel trim and exterior parts only 1965 MUSTANG Owners are Wilderness w/extras RAV4 non-smokers/ Pop-Up No mechanical parts 2004 BMW Z4 SCOOTER Great condition whatsoever FASTBACK Black with red interior, Silver, AWD Like new have no pets Camping Trailer 347 Stroker Engine 154,000 miles Only 14,136 miles $12,000 for both Also 1949-1951 Mercury 2.5L engine, 21,000 miles Less than 3K miles Excellent Condition trim and sheet metal Paxton Supercharger New battery and brakes $4,000 Many extrass Garaged during off seasons 508-987-3796 or 5-Speed Transmission 1 owner One Owner 978-760-3453 9 inch Locker $16,500 Well maintained, reliable 508-612-2623 508-282-2884 Call 508-335-2747 Asking $58,000.00 Used only 4 weeks a year Front Disk Brakes Great in snow Serious buyers call Sleeps 6, 3 burner gas stove, Red Exterior/Black Interior Blue Book value $4800 2004 CHRYSLER MID SEASON DEAL 508-320-2944 small gas/electric refrigerator 2002 GMC $23,000 SEBRING Asking $2995 OBO 2006 Suzuki $3995 Vehicle Needed!! 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"While Honda has made structural improve- ments to the 2014 Odyssey, Honda also has applied a new type of side curtain airbag that includes a front chamber design pro- viding additional protection in situations where occupants move in a more angled out- board trajectory, such as those that occur in oblique or offset crashes." You might be familiar with the 2014 Honda Odyssey because it comes with a vacuum in the elite trim level that Honda loaned me for a week. Called HondaVac, it's the first in-car vacuum system and my sense is most par- ents would love it. The system is simple to operate and reaches easily throughout the The best feature of the 2014 Honda Odyssey minivan would have to be the built-in vac- length of the van. The 2014 Honda Odyssey receives the highest marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, especially for its protection of uum. It really gets the job done and it’s convenient to have it available for quick It seems like a gimmick, but it's not. We the passenger compartment. cleanups. loaded up the kids, went to the family cot- tage, and cleaned the car in less than five integrated chrome-trimmed fog lights. New Twitter at minutes. I mentally kicked myself because I two-tone mirror housings, darker-finish aboutusedcars. You can also read about buy- told my 5-year-old at one point she was too projector-beam headlight housings, LED ing and selling a used car at sandy to get into the Odyssey. Duh! I should taillight bars and new badging complete the UsedCars.About.com.) have just vacuumed her off. look. Auto Review The all-new HondaVac was developed in And the good news is the Odyssey continues conjunction with Shop-Vac, and is com- to be a fine-running vehicle. It has class- VITAL STATISTICS posed of a powerful vacuum, replaceable fil- leading fuel economy at 19-mpg city and 28- Wheelbase: 118.1 inches ter and canister bag, with nozzle accessories mpg highway from its 248-horsepower, V6 integrated into a dedicated space on the dri- Length: 202.9 inches engine that delivers the right amount of Width: 79.2 inches ver's side bulkhead of the rear cargo area. It oomph when needed. I averaged 25.2 mpg in Height: 68.4 inches has powerful cleaning suction. The a week of mixed driving, according to the Curb weight: 4613 lbs. HondaVac system's powerful electric motor onboard computer. never needs an outlet or recharging, can The only knock on the Odyssey minivan? Engine: 3.5-liter, V6 operate continuously when the engine is The EX-L Touring Elite I drove, which has Horsepower: 248 hp @ 5700 rpm running, and will continue to operate for up all the bells and whistles, costs $44,450. You Torque: 250 lb. ft. @ 4800 rpm to eight minutes when the vehicle is turned can buy one for $28,825 but that's a real EPA estimated mpg city/ off. stripped down model. Maybe manufacturers highway: 19/28 What else is new for the 2014 Honda could make minivans appealing again if Base price: $28,825 Odyssey? It features sleeker, more sophisti- they found a way to make them more afford- As-tested price: $44,450 cated exterior styling with a new, more able. deeply sculpted aluminum hood, new alu- Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) Chrysler Town & Country, Nissan Quest, minum front fenders, a new bolder twin-bar (For the latest new car news, follow me on grille, and a revised lower front fascia with Toyota Sienna 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 04, 2013 GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL

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Tips On Caring For An “The survey findings show clearly that Americans want to know exactly where they stand when it comes to Elderly Patient At Home their health.” (NAPS) While medical testing and imaging such as MRI There is good news and CT scans have come for the estimated 66 mil- under scrutiny as the nation lion Americans who have examines health care expen- become a caregiver for a ditures, the study actual- loved one and the 43.5 mil- ly shows that more than lion of those who provide eight in 10 Americans (83 care to someone over the percent) agree that even if age of 50. medical technologies and While the role can be tests are expensive, they daunting, with access to save money by helping the right information and doctors to get to the right resources, it is possible to diagnosis more quickly. make the responsibilities, Additionally, almost nine and the stress that can out of 10 Americans (87 accompany them, more percent) believe that ruling manageable. out a condition or illness This is particularly can save money in the long true when it comes to run, by avoiding costly and monitoring a medical Baby skin and adult skin are very different, so it’s important to find unnecessary treatments. condition, such as incon­ - age-appropriate products when caring for an incontinent older adult. 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Cleanse the skin interventions can dramat- you really want to know possible,” said Gregory incontinence, it is import- Sorensen, M.D., CEO of and peace of mind—as well ant that patients and their as soon as you can after an ically improve a person’s enough that you would pay as the best possible care.” for tests out of your own Siemens Healthcare North caregivers consult a doctor episode of incontinence. quality of life. Use of skin America and board-certified As the health care debate to determine the underlying The longer urine and/or cleansing and skin protec- pocket? If your answers continues, it’s clear that are “Yes,” then you are ­neuroradiologist. factors causing it. stool remain on the skin, tion products designed for In the ongoing debate Americans simply want To help, here are five the higher the risk of skin adults can help keep your not alone. 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It’s also clear shows that, despite the fact break in the skin can offer can help reduce the amount pital-grade line of inconti- agree that “the value of that medical diagnostic that Americans across the a pathway to infection, of moisture that collects on nence skin care products knowing exactly what is equipment, among the best wrong with their health country are tightening their discomfort and worsening the skin. Excess moisture specially designed for frag- belts during this sluggish and only tools available to combined with urine and/or ile, adult skin. For more is as important as having give doctors and patients health. access to a doctor in the first economy, 66 percent would 2. Use inconti- stool can lead to skin rashes, information about inconti- even be willing to pay out of the knowledge they seek, fungal infection and break- nence and how to treat it, place” and nearly four in can save money in the long nence and skin care prod- five Americans (78 percent) their own pockets for tests ucts designed for adults. down. visit www.welmedix.com. to diagnose a serious illness. run. That’s something, doc- 5. Avoid an indwell- would want to have a test tors say, you can bank your Remember that baby skin done to diagnose a disease, “There is simply a ratio- nal, financial and emotion- health on. Tips On Staying Healthy As You Age (NAPS) thirsty as you get older, but your body still There’s good news for older individuals needs fluid to stay healthy. Tea, water, low- who are concerned about their health and fat milk and other unsweetened drinks may fitness. There are simple steps they can take help. to help them maintain a healthier lifestyle. ENJOY MOVEMENT AND Experts say that as you age, it’s important PHYSICAL ACTIVITY to stick with healthy eating habits and get regular physical activity. That’s because • Make physical activity part of your daily staying at a healthy weight may lower your life. Take short walks throughout your day. risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and If you use a walker or cane, or if walking is some cancers. Regular physical activity hard for you, talk to your doctor about activ- may even help you ward off depression and ities that are safe for you to do. keep bones and muscles healthy. • Raise and lower arms and legs for a num- To help, here are some tips from the ber of counts to strengthen your muscles. Weight-control Information Network (WIN). You can even do this while seated. WIN is a national information service of the • If you live in an assisted living or retire- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive ment facility, ask if the fitness center offers and Kidney Diseases, part of the National a free health checkup and fitness program. Institutes of Health. Be Good to Yourself • Get enough sleep. GET THE FUEL YOU NEED • Join a walking group or other social • Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains group. and lean meats. Eat less white bread, rice • Stay in touch with family and friends. and pasta made from refined grains. Avoid THERE’S MORE foods with added sugars or solid fats such as shortening and butter. For more tips from WIN’s brochure • Choose high-fiber foods, such as whole- “Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults,” grain breads and cereals, and vegetables visit www.win. niddk.nih.gov/publica- with deep color, such as kale and sweet tions/young_heart.htm. For more informa- As you age, it’s important to check with your doctor to see what types of foods and exercises can help potatoes. tion, call WIN at 1-877-946-4627 or visit www. win.niddk.nih.gov. you maintain your health. • Stay hydrated. You might feel less • The Express • 3 Health Important Medication Tips For Senior Citizens

(NAPS) two or more health prob- discuss the risks and bene- Society: go to the emergency room list of medications that may Should you be taking the lems that require multiple fits of any medication with 1. Bring a list of all immediately. cause harmful side effects medications you’re taking? medications and treatments. their healthcare provider­ the medications, vitamins, 3. Fill your prescrip- in older people when taken If you’re 65 or older, that’s Because of this, older adults tions at the same pharmacy alone or in combination. In an important question are more likely to experi- and get to know your local the healthcare industry this to ask yourself and your ence potentially harmful pharmacist. Your pharma- list is known as the “Beers healthcare provider. Why? interactions between their cist’s job is to be aware of all List,” or “Beers Criteria,” Because some common- prescriptions. In fact, every the medications you’re tak- and is named after the late ly prescribed medications year, one in three adults 65 ing. Most pharmacies use Dr. Mark Beers, a geriat- can actually be harmful for and older has one or more computer systems that alert ric medicine specialist who older adults. harmful reactions to medi- the pharmacist to possible originated the list in 1991. As you get older, your cations they are taking. drug interactions. For more information body changes. These chang- “Older adults and their 4. Once or twice about how to safely man- es can in­crease the chances caregivers need to take an a year, ask your primary age your medications, that you might have side active role in managing healthcare provider to visit www.healthinaging. effects from certain drugs. their medications,” says review your list of medica- org, the website of the AGS For example, your liver or Cathy Alessi, MD, a physi- tions, supplements, and vita- Foundation for Health in kidneys may not function cian who specializes in the mins. Ask whether you still Aging. quite as well as when you care of older adults and is the need to take each one, and at were younger, so your body president of the American its current dose. There may Geriatrics Society (AGS). be times when your provid- QUESTIONS TO ASK can’t pro­cess medications YOUR HEALTHCARE in the same way. This can “They need to ask questions er will decide to stop some of of their doctor, nurse, phy- before deciding which ones herbal supplements, and your medications or adjust PROVIDER ABOUT lead to a build-up of the drug YOUR MEDICATIONS in your system, which can sician assistant, or pharma- are right for them.” over-the-counter drugs the doses. Just remember, increase the risk of side cist, and read the informa- What should you do to you’re taking to every med- though, that you should • Why are you pre- effects such as falls, a drop tion that comes with their lower your odds of having ical appointment. The list never change the dose or scribing this particular in blood pressure or heart medications. All medica- harmful medication side should include the dosag- stop taking any medication medication? rate, drowsiness, or confu- tions have side effects, even effects or drug interactions? es you take and how often without first consulting • Are there other sion. those sold over-the-counter. Here are five tips from you take them. Be sure your your provider. medications that might be Many older adults have That’s why patients should the American Geriatrics emergency contact person 5. Whenever a health- safer or more effective?­ or caregiver has an up-to- care professional prescribes • What are the poten- date copy of the list. a new medication, changes tial side effects? Which ones 2. If you notice a new a dosage, or stops prescrib- are serious enough to call health problem or symptom ing a drug you’ve been pre- you or 911? after starting a new medica- scribed, ask for an explana- • How will I know if Skin Care Helps Fund tion, you may be having a tion. It’s important that you the medication is working? harmful drug reaction. Tell understand these changes • Does this medica- your healthcare provider in your care. tion interact with any other right away. If you have a To help healthcare provid- drugs I’m taking? AIDS Research serious reaction, such as dif- ers care for older adults who • Are there any ficulty breathing or swelling take multiple medications, dietary restrictions I should (NAPS) in your throat, call 911 and the AGS has published a follow? The effort to combat AIDS has gotten a hand—and some wheels. The wheels are on motor- cycles in the fourth annual Kiehl’s LifeRide­ for amfAR, Allergen-Free Lifestyle a multiday, multistate, char- itable ride from Seattle to (NAPS) is designed to offer every- Los Angeles in August to You or someone you care day gluten-free and aller- raise more than $150,000 for about probably has a food gy-friendly essentials to amfAR, The Foundation for allergy or sensitivity. 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Lauderdale, Fla., and host of “Healthy Talk” condition. In addition to medication, there Association. More on www.RadioMD.com, the extracts keep are proactive steps you can take to control than 75 percent of the THE PROBLEM sugar from being available for absorption, sodium consumed in so there’s less risk of blood sugar spikes your blood pressure and help improve your Refined sugar, in a variety of forms, is all the U.S. comes from after eating. heart health. over the food supply. That’s why it’s import- processed and restau- “This is very important because experts Certain populations, such as women and ant to block most of that sugar from getting rant foods. agree that a dramatic rise in blood sugar African-Americans, are at greater risk for into your body. high blood pressure, also known as hyper- 5. Limit caf- leads to a parallel rise in insulin. The end tension, according to the American Heart feine. Water is usual- SOME SOLUTIONS result is insulin resistance and possibly Association. After the age of 65, a higher ly the best choice. Dr. Jennifer Mieres type 2 diabetes,” adds Dr. Smith. Here are three ways: Supplementing with grape seed or tea percentage of women have hypertension 6. Don’t smoke. says it’s important to 1. Avoid Sugar Surges. Hundreds of stud- extracts minimizes the rise in blood sugar as compared to men. Additionally, approx- Smoking is the No. 1 be aware of risk factors ies document the importance of protecting by blocking the intestinal enzymes respon- imately 40 percent of African-American preventable cause of that can contribute to against blood glucose surges. What many sible for digesting complex sugars. women have high blood pressure. Higher death. high blood pressure. people don’t know is that a huge source of Researchers calculated the concentra- rates of obesity and diabetes, compared to These factors blood sugar emanates from dietary starch tions required to inhibit most of the activity other groups, also put African-Americans hit home for Tisha such as bread, pasta, potatoes and rice. of the digestive enzymes amylase and gluco- at greater risk for high blood pressure and Dixon-Williams. At 31, she thought she was Even whole-grain bread and brown rice can sidase. They found that grape seed extract heart disease. pretty healthy, despite a junk-food diet. induce undesirable glucose spikes. Every strongly inhibited both of the enzymes Other risk factors, such as family histo- Then one day she felt dizzy and couldn’t gram of starch you eat could represent one while tea extracts showed strong inhibition ry, advanced age, lack of physical activity maintain her balance. “I didn’t want to accept that something gram of free glucose in your blood, accord- of the glucosidase enzyme. and poor diet— especially one that includes ing to a study published in The American The scientists concluded “Because these too much salt—can also contribute to high could be wrong,” she said. “I finally went to the doctor, and when I walked in my blood Journal of Clinical Nutrition. plant extracts are well tolerated, relative- blood pressure. Fortunately, in a breakthrough develop- ly inexpensive and readily available, they Tips For Taking Control pressure was 190 over 120. I was a walking stroke.” ment, scientists have shown that an enzyme have the potential to be used in many appli- Take control of your blood pressure with called transglucosidase converts starches cations for glycemic (sugar) control.” these six tips from the American Heart The Brooklyn resident also found out that high blood pressure ran in her family. She into prebiotic fiber within the digestive 3. Understand Sugar Absorp­ tion.­ Association that are good for your heart tract. Consuming this enzyme with starchy Blood sugar spikes are dangerous. Every and brain: now controls her risk by doing something she loves: dancing. Other positive lifestyle meals helps avoid the flood of glucose into time sugar rises in your blood, insulin fol- 1. De-stress. Take a break from work the bloodstream that results from eating lows suit because it’s necessary to transport and listen to relaxing music or meditate. changes, such as eating more nutritious foods as well as taking blood pressure medi- carbohydrates. the sugar to the cells to be used for energy. 2. Fit in physical activity. Regular, Transglucosidase can reduce the level of The problem is, the insulin recep- moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can cation, have helped her gain control both on and off the dance floor. rapidly digested starch in a carbohydrate tors inside the cell are very sensitive to help keep your blood pressure and choles- food item by 31 percent. This helps maintain insulin and if it constantly spikes, they terol at heart-healthy levels and help you Taking small steps toward eating health- ier and getting more physical activity is healthy blood glucose, cholesterol and insu- become desensitized. Doctors call this insu- maintain a healthy weight. Walking is a lin levels for those whose levels are already lin resistance and say it leads to diabetes. great way to get started, but also consider a commitment that more people need to adopt, said Jennifer Mieres, M.D., American in the normal range, reports the Journal of Chronically elevated insulin levels can also jogging, yoga or a cardio class. Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition. put you at increased­ risk for cancer, obesity, 3. Eat heart-healthy foods. Healthy Heart Association spokesperson and Medical Director, Center for Learning and Consider this: Most anti-diabetic drugs heart attacks and strokes. foods give you more energy, keep your are made to drive down blood sugar lev- brain fed and help prevent other health Innovation, North Shore–LIJ Health System LEARN MORE in New York. els. They have no effect on insulin. Some problems. If you’ve got to “eat on the run,” even increase insulin levels in an attempt choose nutritious snacks. “We need to remember that 80 percent For further facts about transglucosidase of heart disease is preventable, so simple to reduce blood sugar. Transglucosidase, and other ways to slow your sugar absorp- 4. Reduce your sodium in­take. however, works in part by lowering insulin Eating too many salty foods can lead to changes can help,” she said. tion, visit www.LifeExtension.com/gpt or For more information, including tools, levels as blood sugar normalizes. call toll-free at 1-866-631-8923. high blood pressure. The average American 2. Inhibit Enzymes. Researchers­ consumes more than twice the 1,500 mil- resources and an online tracker, visit www. heart360.org/ YouArethePower. also found that extracts from grape seeds 4 • The Express •

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That fat-burning quality director of the Cardiovascular found that taking green cof- comes from an aromatic com- Institute and Complementary fee bean extract doubled their pound known as raspberry Medicine Program at New weight loss. ketone. York Presbyterian Hospital. However, Dr. Oz cau- Both Dr. Oz and person- When Dr. Oz tells viewers tions against certain brands al trainer and weight-loss about a healthy weight-loss of green coffee that may expert Lisa Lynn refer to remedy, it flies off the shelves. be phony or ineffective. raspberry ketone as fat-burn- After reviewing and Specifically, the profes- er in a bottle. 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Since Green Coffee Bean Extract when has coffee been good for with Svetol is one brand you? But green coffee beans that meets the requirements Transforming Health Chiropractic Care First Research on the High Plains NewsUSA NewsUSA and research HPRN con- There may be a new man- ducts. Now 12 years later, Ned Norman is a rancher. a diverse group of 11 mem- tra when it comes to treating Maret Felzien is an English back pain: chiropractic care bers, including Norman and professor. And convention- Felzien, continue to serve on first, medicine second and al wisdom says neither is surgery last. the council. likely to help healthcare “We speak for the com- Many of those suffering research become more from the often debilitating munity,” Felzien said. meaningful to patients and “And when you pair our condition already know first- caregivers. hand that traditional treat- energy and our knowledge But Norman and Felzien, with research, the health ments — costly surgery, ste- and their rural communi- roid injections and prescrip- of our community can be ty in eastern Colorado, are improved.” tion medicines — can result doing just that through in complications and nega- NewsUSA The traditional healthcare the High Plains Research Use headsets or other hands-free research model excludes tive side effects. And with the Network (HPRN), a partner- Centers for Disease Control devices to keep the phone farther patients and community ship of rural hospitals, clin- from your brain. members not because of poor and Prevention reporting ics and primary care prac- that nearly 80 percent of intentions, but from the lack NewsUSA tices that are improving the ultimate goal is to increase Americans will experience of proven methods for com- What are your care options? care they provide to patients the awareness and use of munity engagement. The such pain at some point in through research and qual- evidence-based recommen- their lives, chiropractic care HPRN is demonstrating a ity improvement programs. dations and improve patient new model that can be adapt- is increasingly viewed by Foundation for Chiropractic Medicine, documented posi- The network is one exam- health. ed and utilized in communi- health experts as a potential- Progress. tive outcomes and significant- ple of the Patient-Centered “When research gets trans- ties nationwide. ly safer alternative. In fact, a recent study on ly reduced odds of surgery Outcomes Research lated into local language, “My vision for our “It’s fast becoming the first Washington State workers for those whose first provider Institute’s (PCORI) vision for community members and research endeavor is to build option in providing a drug- who’d suffered job-related was a chiropractor. research that meaningfully patients are more engaged,” a community of solutions ? free, non-invasive approach back injuries, which was con- Learn more by visiting engages members of the com- Westfall explained. “In east- patients, community mem- to effectively manage back ducted by such prestigious www.yes2chiropractic.org. munity. That’s why PCORI ern Colorado, this means bers, providers, research- pain,” says Gerard Clum, institutions as Dartmouth (www.pcori.org) awarded presenting information in ers, all working together to a spokesperson for the College’s Geisel School of the HPRN a Pilot Project a way that incorporates the ask and answer questions contract in April 2012 to con- local rural ranch and farm important to the communi- tinue its community-based flavor.” ty,” Westfall said. Diabetes and Eyes, What Your effort through “Boot Camp Westfall, a family physi- That’s PCORI’s vision Translation.” cian and native of Yuma, as well, with the hope that Led by HPRN Director Colo., established the HPRN efforts like the HPRN can Dr. Jack Westfall, the proj- in 1997. Shortly after, become proven models for Vision is Trying to Tell You ect will translate health Westfall added a Community “research done differently.” research and recommenda- Advisory Council, a unique PCORI encourages peo- tions into language acces- public group charged with ple to visit www.pcori.org/ NewsUSA their risk for eye disease. sible to the diverse com- serving as local experts to get-involved to see how Over time, diabetes may munities in Colorado. The guide the health programs they can help. cause damage to the blood Diabetes is a serious dis- vessels in the back of the ease that can affect many eye, known as diabetic ret- aspects of the body — the inopathy, which can lead Ward Off Health Problems With Proper Oral Hygiene heart and kidneys, blood to diabetic macular edema circulation and even the (DME). DME occurs when NewsUSA Journal of the American Geriatric Society eyes. In fact, diabetic the damaged blood vessels eye disease increased in Most of us know that oral hygiene is critical just released a study showing that elderly leak fluid and cause swell- to healthy teeth, white smiles and first impres- people who brushed their teeth less than once prevalence by 89 percent ing. Although symptoms between 2000 and 2010 and sions. But not nearly as many are familiar a day were up to 65 percent more likely to are not always present, this with the extreme consequences of what can develop dementia, compared to seniors who is a leading cause of blind- swelling can cause blurred ness among American happen if you don’t take care of your mouth. brushed daily. vision, double vision and Most individuals have some inflammation Dental check-ups can also point out other adults. Despite this, vision patches in vision, which care is often overlooked of the gums — i.e. gingivitis — that goes areas of concern among pregnant women. A may appear as small black unchecked. A study published in the National professor at the European Society of Human by people with diabetes dots or lines “floating” as they work to manage Library of Medicine reports that 10 to 15 per- Reproduction and Embryology’s annual meet- across the front of the eye. cent of adults will develop severe periodonti- ing suggested that gum disease can affect the many other health Approximately 26 mil- problems the disease can tis, which is an advanced form of gum disease healthy conception much like obesity. Plus, lion Americans have dia- that begins to deteriorate bone, too. pregnant women have a 65 to 70 percent cause. betes and may be at risk According to a sur- “Gingivitis has always been a major con- chance of experiencing pregnancy gingivitis, for DME. More than 560,000 cern for the public,” explains Dr. Harold Katz, where gums develop exaggerated inflamma- vey by the American Americans have DME. a bona fide dentist to the stars, who founded tion and plaque buildup due to fluctuating Optometric Association, Yet, approximately 55 per- the California Breath Clinic in Beverly Hills. hormones. 55 percent of people are cent are unaware that they Katz, also a bacteriologist, has a legacy of Expectant mothers with gum disease even unaware that diabetic eye have the disease. African oral care research, including creating the suffer a higher risk of a premature birth. But disease often has no visual signs or symp- Americans and Hispanics over the age of 40 high-quality line of TheraBreath products oral hygiene can work toward prevention, toms. Additionally, 44 percent of Americans are also at a higher risk for DME. (therabreath.com). too. Reuters Health just released findings that don’t know that a person with diabetes should “But more studies are emerging that sup- indicate pregnant women with gingivitis who have a comprehensive eye exam once a year, Prevent Vision Loss port the idea that dental health can reflect use mouthwash have more of a chance of car- including a retina (dilated) eye exam. Yet, • Getting an annual retina eye exam is the best your overall health, too. Gum disease can con- rying their baby to full term. these exams are the only way to diagnose seri- way to help detect changes in vision tribute to an increased risk for heart disease, Another study recently presented to the ous eye diseases associated with diabetes at • Don’t wait — make an appointment with a and it can worsen diabetes. Bad oral hygiene American Heart Association revealed that its early stage. Regular retina eye exams are retina specialist today may even be a risk factor for dementia,” Katz patients who received routine teeth cleanings critical for early detection and treatment of • For more information about DME and tips for added. had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack these progressive eye diseases that often begin healthy vision, visit www.DiabetesEyeCheck. According to Katz — as well as mount- than those who didn’t maintain regular dental without warning. org. ing medical research — poor oral hygiene care. The longer a person has diabetes, the higher can lead to many physical problems. The