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ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM “Follow your heart, and you perish.” Friday, Feb 19, 2010 Tully named temp. town clerk

The additional money is only a ELECTMEN GIVE HEFTY RAISE TO POSITION raise in the sense that Tully will S make more as the town clerk as com- BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Craver. Additional money to pay for raise. One document indicates STAFF WRITER pared to its assistant, Singer argued. the increase is slated to come from Nichols made $21.45 per hour work- The raise is justified, Selectmen CHARLTON — Selectmen the Finance Committee’s reserved ing 24 hours weekly. Tully’s new Vice Chairman Kathleen Walker Tuesday appointed Darlene Tully as fund, according to Craver. The com- salary is based upon a $25.09 hourly said, because she believes the job’s temporary Town Clerk and raised mittee would still have to approve a salary for 32 hours of weekly work. salary was too low. the salary as well. money transfer. Selectmen Chairman Rick “The town clerk has been severely Tully, the former assistant town Tully will benefit from the salary Swensen agreed the increase is a underpaid, in my opinion, com- clerk, will serve out the remainder increase, but will not receive addi- raise and pointed out the new clerk pared to the rest of the employees of former clerk Susan Nichols’ tional fees and stipends, as Nichols will have to deal with responsibili- especially because of the level of term, which expires in May 2011. did, from officiating marriage cere- ties stemming from the new version responsibility she has,” Walker said Nichols resigned last month, citing monies and other functions. That of the state’s Open Meeting Law set in an interview Wednesday. health issues. money will now go to the town’s gen- to take affect later this year. Craver argued the pay hike is not “I’m quite happy with how it eral fund, according to Tully. “There is no question there is an really a raise because Nichols base worked out,” Tully said in an inter- Nichols previously made a base increase in money. We think it is and fees pay was combined into one view Wednesday. salary of $25,779 in fiscal 2009, and appropriate with the responsibili- salary now. She also pointed out In addition to Tully’s appoint- $34,781 with fees and stipends, ties of that office,” he said in an whenever a position is filled, salary ment, selectmen modified the job’s according to Craver. interview Wednesday. “We feel it surveys are typically done to make specifications. The office will be With the town in a budget crunch, was justified.” the amounts are appropriate. now open an additional eight hours, selectmen expressed different opin- Selectman David M. Singer said “I don’t know you could say this is File photo totaling 32, and the job’s salary will ions as to whether the increase he did not view the increase as a actually a raise, per se,” she said. increase to $41,910.34 this fiscal year equals a raise. raise, because the town “will be get- While some might be upset at the Darlene Tully, who served as assistant and $43,697.66 next, according to Selectmen’s documents, however, ting more from their clerk” with town issuing the increase, Swensen town clerk under Susan Nichols, was Town Administrator Robin L. indicate the increase is indeed a more hours. appointed temporary town clerk last Turn To CLERK, page 11 week. Nichols resigned last month. DPWs weigh options

EYE ROAD MIX ALTERNATIVES

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER Area towns are leaning more toward alternative mixtures, and less to traditional sand and salt, when clearing roads of snow and ice during the winter. Southbridge is one such town that could benefit from the new approach. After consulting with other local communities, Department of Public Shawn Kelley photo Works Director Kenneth Kalinowski said he was considering using “ClearLane” on town roads — salt ON WITH THE SHOW treated with magnesium chloride, colored green. CHARLTON — The Charlton Community Center Theatre Committee gets ready to perform a puppet show as part of the grand opening festivities at the Charlton While no decision has been made, Community Center Saturday, Feb. 13. For more photos, turn to page A8. the director said he may buy a cou- ple of hundred gallons of ClearLane as a trial run. Using ClearLane could reduce costs, the director said, because “per ton you get more miles out of it.” Town road goes by the (re)numbers Despite paying more for treated salt, Kalinowski said additional savings going to correct it self,” said Turn To DPW, page 11 DESPITE PROTESTATIONS, ADDRESS CHANGES APPROVED Chairman Rick Swensen. “It will have to be done eventually and it BY JOY RICHARD They came out to support one voted in favor of the numbers STAFF WRITER [still] won’t be palatable down the another at the Feb. 9 meeting in a changing. road.” CHARLTON — Baker Pond Road last attempt at keeping their Selectmen Vice Chairman The discussion of shifting house residents made their point clear for addresses from changing. Kathleen Walker, who lives on Baker number has been on the selectmen’s the final time to selectmen last The board, however, unanimously Pond Road, abstained from both the agenda for the past few meetings week: They did not want their house agreed with the recommendations discussion and the vote. numbers to change. of the emergency departments and “This is a situation that is not Turn To ROAD, page 11 Sellew earns recognition

BY TERESA A. FRANCO Sellew said. “The different things I do in STAFF WRITER town, I do because I really enjoy it.” CHARLTON — It’s not everyday you In addition to being the town’s assistant get rewarded for doing what you love, but control officer — which he does without that is precisely what happened to pay — Sellew helps out with the Chip-In Charlton Assistant Animal Control program, the town’s food bank, and is Officer Brent Sellew. chair of the Old Home Day Committee. Sellew, at an event at the Holiday Inn in He helps in many other ways as well. Shawn Kelley photo Boxboro last Saturday, was awarded the One of the major projects Sellew has A Southbridge DPW truck spreads a sand Lion’s Club Humanitarian of the Year taken on is building an animal shelter for and salt mixture on the roads Wednesday. award. The honor is for the Lions Club the town. For the past couple years, he Other area towns are experimenting with District 33 and is usually given to some- has been collecting donations for the proj- mixtures that include beer brewery one who is heavily involved with his or ect, which he hopes will be open by May. Teresa Franco photo byproducts and — in Thompson, Conn. — Lions Club members Ronald and her community. Assistant Animal Control Officer Brent Sellew with his dog, Schmoe, out- molasses, to improve road conditions, the “It’s amazing to me to get an award for Turn To AWARD, 11 side the Charlton Police Station. environment and town budgets. something that you absolutely love to do,” page

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Unhealthy snacks failing out of school CHARLTON ALMANAC SOME QUESTION REGULATORY MEASURE THEY SAID IT “I’m quite happy with how it BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL At Burgess Elementary School worked out.” AND CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY in Sturbridge, where the cafeteria —TEMPORARY TOWN CLERK DARLENE TULLY, ON HER STAFF WRITERS does not serve fried foods or have RECENT APPOINTMENT AFTER THE RESIGNATION OF FOR- A bill that would ban the sale of any vending machines, Principal MER TOWN CLERK SUSAN NICHOLS. unhealthy foods in public schools Dan Carlson said along with a to combat childhood obesity is change in cafeteria management gaining support among local a couple years ago, came an OPEN TO CLOSE school officials — though some improved menu with healthier TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 see it as only one part of a multi- options. Board of Selectmen (248-2206): faceted social issue. “I’ve been very pleased with the Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays “I think it can be very effective. steps that our cafeteria manager ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. I think it can be that next step,” has taken in the past two years to Tuesdays...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. provide healthy meals for our stu- Fridays...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. said Oxford Public Schools Food Town Clerk (248-2249): Service Director Angela Scolaro. dents,” Carlson said. “All the Monday to Thursday ...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bill making its way meals here are freshly cooked Fridays ...... Closed through the state Legislature with lots of vegetable options and First and Third Tuesday ...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. would prohibit public schools fruit options available for stu- PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) from selling unhealthy foods that dents to choose from as well as a Mondays, Wednesdays...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. compete with the federal govern- salad option offered two days a Tuesdays, Thursdays...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed ment’s lunch program, according week. “The students can choose from Saturday ...... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to a press release from the office POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) of state Rep. Peter Koutoujian, D- a regular side salad, as well as a Shawn Kelley photo Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waltham, who sponsored the bill. chef salad a couple times a week,” For emergencies, dial 911 House lawmakers passed the A bill to ban the sale of unhealthy foods in public schools (unlike the foods he added. FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) shown above) to combat childhood obesity is gaining support among local Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. bill several weeks ago and it will NECESSITY now move on to the Senate, school officials. POST OFFICES Charlton Center Post Office ...... (800) 275-8777 according to a Statehouse aide. The bill would combat an ever- Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 Koutoujian first proposed the law “Unfortunately, I think the Gilrein also expressed some worsening problem. According to SCHOOLS seven years ago. Legislature always legislates, if concern over expending the Massachusetts Public Health Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Among other provisions, the you get what I mean. You obvious- resources on just one niche out of Association, 26 percent of high ...... (508) 943-6888 bill would require schools to offer ly are not going to change people’s the entire school day. school students are overweight or Charlton Elementary School non-fried foods and more vegeta- obese from continually eating ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 habits by doing that. I think “My general consensus is, in Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 bles to students, and would schools need to make … education times when our budgets are junk food in schools. Those rates require foods outside of the feder- Charlton Middle School ...... (508) 248-1423 to the students … more available,” stretched to a breaking point, I have doubled over the past two Shepherd Hill Regional High School al program that are not prepack- Pitzen said. believe our priority as educators decades and obesity can lead to ...... (508) 943-6700 aged to have nutritional labels. Dudley-Charlton Regional should be on the three R’s, not the other health problems. Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical Parents would still be able to School District Superintendent five food groups,” he said. A 2007 report by the Institute of High School (508) 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 send their kids to school with Sean Gilrein agrees with Pitzen. In education lingo, the three R’s Medicine, after which the bill is foods of their choice and students “It’s a greater community often refer to reading, writing and modeled, concluded fruits, vegeta- FIVE QUESTIONS would still be able to buy less issue,” Gilrein said. “The fact is arithmetic — although they have, bles, healthier milk and dairy healthy foods off school grounds, that good nutrition starts at in recent years, evolved into products should be available at 1. What did Martin Buser win his fourth of in according to the press release. home.” respect, responsibility and schools, and that competitive food 2002, setting a record in the process? So far, local school administra- choices should be limited. It also 2. Up until last year, when one of them won Gilrein said while he is clearly resourcefulness. their sixth, these three teams shared the tors are generally supportive, but in favor of promoting healthy states that lunch programs that HEALTHIER EFFORTS record for most Super Bowl wins? Who are some of them expressed con- nutritional choices and appreci- qualify for federal reimburse- they? cerns. ment should be the main source of ates the impact a statewide initia- Even without the legislation, 3. What do the initials “G.O.P.” stand for? Ann Pitzen, director of food food at schools. tive can potentially have, he does local schools have already 4. When referring to relatives, such as your services for Auburn and “In all school districts there is a aunt and uncle, when do you capitalize their have mixed emotions regarding improved some of their food offer- Leicester, said she liked the bill, concerted effort to make sure relationship to you? the pending legislation. ings to students. Over the past few but said it would only work if stu- what we’re providing is substan- 5. Appearing at the end of the thriller “Children from [ages] 5 through years, Pitzen said, Auburn has dents exercised more. tial and nutritious,” Gilrein said, “Psycho” as the cop guarding Norman Bates, 18 will only spend 15 percent of started using healthier ingredi- Scolaro agreed with Pitzen, say- indicating that it is not just what’s he would go on to star on “The Mary Tyler their time in a formal schooling ents, like whole grain, in items Moore Show” and in other popular sitcoms ing the bill could be helpful in a served at lunchtime that has to be environment,” Gilrein said. “I’m such as pizza. However, they don’t and movies. Who was he? “subtle way” by making parents put under scrutiny. a little leery about any regulatory tell students the grain is in food, more aware of healthy eating “It’s not just lunch alternatives, program that only addresses one out of fear they won’t eat it, REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS habits their children should fol- but breakfast alternatives, to be portion of these kids’ lives and Pitzen said. They are also offering $107,000, 7 Brookfield Road, Veronica T. Keith low. able to support the kids who come that’s the 15 percent that they’re more fruits and vegetables, she to Steven M. Frederico and Kelly E. Frederico. “I don’t care what laws get to school without breakfast,” he going to be in schools.” added. $100, 24 Brackett Hill Road, Douglas E. passed, you still have to get them said. State Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D- “We’re trying to introduce McDiarmid and Judith A. McDiarmid to enforced. If we can get another Despite efforts to have students Douglas E. McDiarmid. Charlton, who is co-sponsoring some of the foods that they like in bill that brings out the impor- eat healthier inside school, Pitzen $100, 40 Carpenter Hill Road, Greg E. Brunelle the measure, answered that by a more healthy manner,” Pitzen tance to our children and follow it said it is ultimately up to the kids and Kelly A. Brunelle to Kelly A. Brunelle. saying, “Why not set an example said. up with the correct things, it will to decide what goes in their hun- $100, 20 Whitby Road, Alan C. Greenough and and provide nutritional food?” Tantasqua Regional School make a difference. Our children gry tummies. Donna M. Greenough to Donna M. Greenough. Alicea, however, acknowledged District Food Service Director $100, Brookfield Road, East Brookfield Road, are getting quite obese. We need “There are quite a few choices,” students would still be able to get Lois O’Leary said her schools Hammond Hill Road and A Young Road, Iris A. to stop ignoring it,” she said. Pitzen said. “It’s their own choice the bad foods at home and said the only offer dessert twice per week Jennings and Estate of Gary W. Jennings to Despite her support, Pitzen in the matter.” bill’s intent is more to set an instead of every day, including Gary W. Jennings Familty Trust-2004 (Iris A. expressed concern with the top- Ryan Grannan-Doll may be Jennings and Francis J. Russell, Trustees). example of what parents should low-fat ice cream. They also offer down governmental approach the reached at (508) 909-4050, or by e- $100, 22 Carpenter Hill Road, Scott A. Fontana be offering to their children. fruits and vegetables, which she law would take, saying it may not mail at rgrand@stonebridge- and Jerome F. Weihs to Scott A. Fontana. “Candy is not always the option said students are eating a lot. be the best way to promote health- press.com. Christopher Tanguay $285,000, 22 Carpenter Hill Road, Scott A. for a meal. Carrots, green beans, Scolaro said the schools do not Fontana to Paul H. Rosenlund Jr. and May L. ier habits in students. may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or tomatoes — people don’t think offer candy or soda and their Rosenlund. by e-mail at ctanguay@stone- about those options,” menus are analyzed for nutrition- he said. bridgepress.com. ID OU NOW Editorial cartoons from the al contents. D Y K ? Classes at the District 2 (Northside) “Eye of the Commonwealth” RRI To Host April Fools Schoolhouse ended in 1949. Today it is the Bird House Charlton Cultural Center. www.marketticartoons.com Building Wine, Beer & Food Festival (Source: Charlton: Picturing Change) Program STURBRIDGE — Rehabilitative Resources, CHURCH LISTINGS Inc. (RRI), one of Central Massachusetts’ lead- Capen Hill ing providers of services for people living with • Charlton Federated Church, 64 Main St., developmental disabilities, is holding its annu- Pastor james Chase, 248-5550, Sunday worship Nature Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Accounting, Auditing & Tax al Wine, Beer & Food Festival from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Charlton, MA. Thursday,April 1 at the Oliver Wight Tavern at • Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Old Sturbridge Village. Road, 248-4488,www.charltonbaptist.org, Sunday 20% OFF Make your own bird house worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The charity festival, sponsored by Old Feb. 28 from 1:00-3:00. • Charlton City United Methodist, 74 Stafford 2009 individual tax preparation Sturbridge Village and Yankee Spirits, will fea- St., P.O. Box 387, 248-7379, www.gbgm-umc.org, . Learn about Blue Birds and other species. ture a variety of wines and some of New Sunday worship 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for first time clients England’s best beers, as well as food prepared • City United Methodist Church Web site: Mon-Sat by appointment Great individual, group or family fun. by the area’s top chefs. The evening will also Charltoncityumc.com Walk-in Sundays • 7am-3pm include a silent auction and live entertainment Register at 508-248-5516 • St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Ext, 248- Drop-offs always welcome by musician Rob Adams.A variety of wine dis- 7862, www.stjosephscharlton.com, Saturday or [email protected] tributors will be on hand pouring their Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 8 a.m., Non-profit Individual Visit us at favorites from around the world. Top breweries Sunday Family Mass 10 a.m., Sunday LifeTEEN from New England and beyond will be provid- Corporate Partnership/LLC www.capenhill.org Mass 5 p.m., Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday, ing samples of their beers and ales. The knowl- Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Trust & Estate edgeable staff at Yankee Spirits will be assist- • Hope Christian Fellowship, 6 Haggerty Road, ing in the selections. All beers and wines will 248-5144 508-347-3495 “Every Town Deserves be available to order at a discount at the event. • Assemblies of God Southern New England Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at the District Headquarters, Route 20, 248-3771, www.dubreycpa.com a Good Local Newspaper” door, online at rehabresourcesinc.org, or by snedag.org, Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 or email: [email protected] TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com calling (508) 347-8181. 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Thursday, Feb. 25 ...... 6:30 a.m...... 5:33 p.m. Southbridge, MA 01550. Friday, Feb. 26...... 6:28 a.m...... 5:35 p.m. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, February 19, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•3 Tackling bullying head on SCHOOL OFFICIALS TURN NEW EYE TO ISSUE AFTER PRINCE INCIDENT AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH BY JOY RICHARD ing that happens in and out of happens — but students do use Prince’s death “really hit home,” The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- AND TERESA A. FRANCO school, since some students are so the tools they are given by teach- adding she was saddened to STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITERS afraid to come forward and admit ers to work out their issues them- Google “teen suicide” and read racy in all its news reports. Although numer- Bullying in schools has always the bullying that they don’t find selves. numerous stories about students ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate been a hot-button issue, but in the out until it is too late. “Some people name call,” said taking their own lives because reporting, mistakes can occur. wake of a recent tragic event, SCHOOLS Bellerive. “But it doesn’t really they were being bullied. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at schools are stepping back to ana- Dudley Middle School Principal hurt me.” “Any incident is too many,” she lyze their anti-bullying policies in Gregory Desto said he and his She said if friends do fight it is said. “We need to regularly the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- greater detail. staff are completely committed to only for a moment, but they work remind students that words ly manner. According to local school prin- making sure students are 100 per- it out among their groups, hurt.” If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 cipals, the problem of bullying cent aware that bullying will not because “they know better.” Brunelle said she thinks tech- today lies not only within the be tolerated on campus, and that “There is probably more cyber nology has brought bullying to a during normal business hours. During non- walls of their schools, but if they know someone is being bullying, because [bullying] is new level. business hours, leave a message in the edi- because of technological bullied, step up and help them. easier caught in schools,” said “With access to multimedia tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your advances, the affects of bullying “Our motto that we make stu- Patenaude. “I haven’t seen any resources, it magnified the phone call. can now be felt by the student in dents aware of on the first day is [myself].” issues,” she said. “A statement their homes. treat others with civility and In Webster, Bartlett online could be read by hundreds The most recent example took respect,” said Desto. Junior/Senior High School and thousands of people. We need place last month in South Hadley, He said this is the first of three Principal Michael Hackenson to think about that and do the best where freshman Phoebe Prince, rules that are posted all over the said it is the seventh and eighth job we can to educate children.” 15, was found dead after an appar- school to insure that students graders who he works with the When faced with a bullying PUBLIC MEETINGS ent suicide. remember that it is the way that most on anti-bullying, but it is issue, Brunelle said she tells her Editor’s Note: The meetings listed below Reports painted a disturbing you treat others that defines you important to make sure all stu- staff members to confront the are compiled from Town Hall listings. The tale of bullying at the hands of as a citizen. The second is to help dents know that if they have a issue immediately then bring it to Charlton Villager is not responsible for any older students, whom authorities others when they need it and to problem they can come to admin- the attention of the principal and meetings that are subsequently cancelled, say had harassed Prince after seek help for ourselves when nec- istration and they will take care of then to the guidance counselor. rescheduled or otherwise changed from the they believed she and a senior boy essary. it promptly. She said bullying is something postings below. We encourage readers to started flirting. The students con- “We try to keep [the motto] sim- “We have the [Worcester the district takes “very seriously.” call or visit Town Hall to verify meeting ple,” said Desto. “The kids have County] Assistant District dates and times. tinued to harass Prince in school, WORKSHOP over the Internet on social net- enough to remember [on a daily Attorney come in and make a working sites and through text basis], but it was my number one presentation on cyber bullying, At the beginning of the school Monday, Feb. 22 messaging. goal when I became principal to [harassment through] texting and year in September, Brunelle said The Historic District Commission will The suicide that followed the make sure students knew how to sexting,” said Hackenson (“sex- the district went through a work- meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. harassment was a shock —to the treat others as human beings. ting” involves the use of texting shop by the Massachusetts school and its administration — This, [along with academics] will services to exchange sexually Aggression Reduction Center Tuesday, Feb. 23 and became state and national help them advance as they go explicit material). (MARC), which is housed at The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 news, bringing a fresh eye to the through life.” It is these forms of bullying he Bridgewater State College in p.m. in the Town Hall. sometimes tragic effects of bully- Dudley Middle School eighth- said he is the most concerned Bridgewater. ing. graders Lucas Patenaude, and about, because he believes that The presentation was given by Wednesday, Feb. 24 Speaking to administrators in Alexandra Bellerive, both 14, sat students assume “it is easy and MARC Director Elizabeth The Dudley-Charlton Regional School the area, most agree that it is a down to talk about their experi- without ramification.” Englander. Brunelle said District will meet at 7 p.m. at the tough job to monitor all the bully- ences with bullying and agreed When asked whether Bartlett Englander concentrated on the Charlton Middle School. that for the most part, teasing had ever experienced a tragedy importance of addressing bully- like in South Hadley, he replied ing issues as soon as they start. The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 “no,” and said had not seen an In an interview last week, p.m. in the Town Hall. incident like that happen in the 11 Englander said her presentations years he has been principal. focus on recognizing bullying sit- Wednesday, Feb. 24 Turning an eye to Oxford High uations, cyber bullying, research The Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 School, first-year Principal Kevin in cyber bullying and what kind p.m. in the Town Hall. Wells said it is his goal to stress of topics and lessons students The Activities Council will meet at 3 p.m. the importance of community to need to know about these issues. at 4 Dresser Hill Rd. his students. Englander said educators must “I try to pound home that every- first recognize bullying, which thing we do here is centered “sounds easy but can be tricky.” around respect,” said Wells. She said the staff members He said peer mediation groups should then communicate their have helped students who might disapproval to the child and then feel shy about talking about bully- seek out the proper form of disci- ing come forward and share their pline. concerns with one another and “Discipline is not appropriate administrators. for subtle types of bullying — you “Kids don’t want to snitch [on can’t give a detention when a one another],” said Wells. “But group of girls roll their eyes at a the only way to stop [bullying] is target,” she said. “But if it hap- to nip it in the bud [with peer- pens constantly, from nearly mediation].” everyone, it can be devastating.” Wells said he has also meetings Englander said bullies should with parents about bullying and be disciplined according to “spe- their children, but said sadly,they cific structured policy and proce- have not been well attended. dures, which should be developed “As a parent I understand,” said by each school district in consul- Wells. “To them [bullying] is not tation with their community TONY PIETTE an issue until it happens.” needs.” In nearby Auburn, Over the years, Englander said, WELL TESTING Superintendent Maryellen bullying has become “more com- Brunelle is making sure the sub- mon and mainstream.” • Install & Repair • Water Quality & ject is addressed within the “It is not done in secret, but out Water Pumps, Quantity Testing Auburn School District. in the open,” she said. “Often by Tanks & Filters Before February vacation, children who are popular with • Fully Insured Brunelle said, she met with all the their peers and well-liked by • Water Pump principals and told them to make adults. This makes it more tricky Service sure they stress the importance of to address, of course.” treating others with respect in Joy Richard may be reached at 508-949-1771 or 860-974-2512 their schools. 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at Joy Richard photos “I want some sort of reminder [email protected]. Dudley Middle School student looks through his locker Friday, Feb. 12. The pink to go in and engage the students Teresa A. Franco may be shirt on the front of his and other lockers in the school signifies that he will not in a discussion that [bullying] is reached at 508-909-4136 or e-mail be and bully and will help others both in an out of school. not OK,” she said. her at ENROLL EARLY Brunelle said learning about [email protected]. AND $AVE

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BY GUS STEEVES The town has about 6,600 RFID- Southbridge, but he said it won’t be Overall, Charlton’s recycling rate water/sewer bills or other things, NEWS STAFF WRITER tagged recycling carts, and data a pay-as-you-throw program. is just 13 percent, on par with but Morin said he’s not too keen SOUTHBRIDGE — The town will from those tags show about 63 per- “The majority of things will be Southbridge’s. on doing retail-based rewards. stop participating in the cent recycle every other week, he ready in some form by the time Although Davis agreed it would “We want to practice the three RecycleBank rewards program at said, adding that’s a rate “pretty RecycleBank goes out,” but they be nice to see more local companies R’s [reduce, reuse and recycle], the end of February,a prospect that consistent with the other commu- won’t be complete, Morin said, not- among the coupon offerings, she and we want to reduce, not pro- has some people asking why. nities we serve.” A total of 73 per- ing the idea of RecycleBank was said she uses the same few (mostly mote, consumption,” he said. At Monday’s Town Council meet- cent do so at least once a month. good but “the issue was their busi- supermarkets) repeatedly. But to “That was one of the things we ing, Larry Beinema urged the coun- “I don’t know what the recycling ness plan.” Among other things, he her they’re just “bonuses,” noting, didn’t like about RecycleBank.” cil to “Wrap your arms around this performance was prior to our con- noted there was no real public out- “I’m not complaining; I recycle Davis essentially agreed with issue and make sure it stays in tract, … but I find it very hard to reach beyond an initial flier about because I want to.” that view, noting reducing place” to encourage more recycling. believe” the town’s recycling num- two years ago, although he agreed Part of the problem, she said, is resource use is important to envi- He disputed Health Department bers did not increase under it, Lamb that was a responsibility shared by the fact the state has a lengthy ronmental health. She noted she data that seem to show not as many said. He didn’t know where the very RecycleBank, Casella and the “waste ban” list of things that didn’t see a debit-card system as people participate as were expect- low participation rates cited at the Health Department. aren’t supposed to go into trash col- being easy to do, but said more ed, claiming he was told by Board of Health’s hearing a few “Expectations weren’t met lections, but doesn’t enforce it well people would probably recycle if RecycleBank that 1,184 households weeks ago came from, and doesn’t because their expectations weren’t at all, and most communities don’t one existed. have redeemed coupons since the have access to the town’s overall set,” he said, later adding he feels either. This year, she added, the Either way, Lamb said this con- program started. He also claimed recycling rate. RecycleBank could have made a state hasn’t even budgeted funds to tract ends Feb. 28. People do not, Casella wants to end the Lambs said his firm has occa- greater effort to reach out if they collect towns’ recycling data. however, have to use or lose their RecycleBank program to save sionally heard complaints from wanted to keep the contract. Morin said the department’s points before then. RecycleBank money. towns, typically regarding the Up north in Charlton, however, first goal will be to “slim down has a variety of other ways (listed A message left for Casella wasn’t dearth of local businesses avail- Recycling Committee Chairman the collection to the people we’re on their Web site) to earn and use returned Wednesday afternoon. able for rewards. But this is the Linda Davis said she hasn’t seen supposed to be picking up,” in points even if Southbridge isn’t RecycleBank CEO Scott Lamb first time “anybody has asked us any problems with RecycleBank. part by identifying out-of-town participating as a town, an as said Beinema’s number was pretty not to renew a contract,” he said. She and some other residents par- dumpers and those who choose to long as an existing account shows accurate. Over the life of the con- Health Director James Morin ticipate at their homes, but the include recyclables in their trash. some kind of activity within 12 tract — three years — 18,433 said the town is working to create a town as a whole does not. He said he could see local busi- months, it will continue to be a rewards have been ordered by local alternative to RecycleBank Unlike in Southbridge, where the nesses sending out coupons to valid account, he said. “about 1,200 unique households” in that will expand what recyclables town contracts for trash/recycling encourage recycling, possibly dis- In the future, he added, “If Southbridge, about 40 percent of can be left at curbside (such as elec- pickup, individual households tributed by the Casella drivers somebody in Southbridge wants them redeemed at local retailers, tronics), better inform the public have to find their own haulers in during their regular pickups or to restart the program, we’d be he said. (The remainder were prob- (such as a better Web site) and Charlton. Davis said the town has otherwise run “in-house” in some interested in continuing it.” ably redeemed online, although he other things. The goal, he said, is to seven companies, but they have form. There has also been talk of added some were converted into ensure the $72,000 Casella pays greatly varying recycling rates having rewards points converted Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- nearly $17,000 in donations to the RecycleBank annually is still being from 1 percent to 26 percent, with to money and loaded on debit 909-4135 or by e-mail at schools.) spent to promote recycling in Casella’s rate being the highest. cards resident could use for taxes, [email protected]. Police: Beware of lottery scams ‘IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS’

BY TERESA A. FRANCO dent called police, Lourie said, and If residents experience suspicious calls, about giving out personal information and STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER they were able to trace the call to Lourie said they should not hesitate to contact finances. Kingston, Jamaica, verifying the call the police. “It’s very easy to lose track of your person- Local police are asking residents was a scam. Once the resident told “We’d be more than happy to look into the al information,” he said. “Guard it very care- to be aware of lottery scams via the caller that he had contacted matter,” he said. fully.” phone, e-mail and post mail. police, Lourie said, the calls ceased. Several residents have fallen victim to Wojnar also said to be wary of people or Auburn police were recently able Lourie said the police want to cau- scams throughout the years, Lourie said, and organizations asking you to wire over money to trace the origin of a phone call tion residents about these types of some of them do appear to be legitimate. outside the country. that was a scam, according to scams. If anyone thinks that they may have fallen Sometimes, Wojnar said, scammers will pre- Detective Jeffrey Lourie. He said on “If it seems too good to be true, it victim to a scam, Lourie said to contact the tend to be organizations seeking out money.To Saturday,Feb. 7, he received a phone probably is,” he said. Auburn Police Department at 508-832-7738. verify if the organizations are legitimate, call from an elderly resident, whom Lourie said these types of scams Nearby Dudley recently had a resident come Wojnar said people can check with the post he declined to identify, who said could happen through the phone, e- forward with a scam. office of the Better Business Bureau. If resi- someone called his house claiming Steven Wojnar mail or through postal mail. The Dudley Police Chief Steve Wojnar said a few dents want to give to a particular organiza- the resident had won $7.5 million. cases are difficult to solve, he said, weeks ago a resident came into the station and tion, Wojnar said it is best to stick with local The resident told police the caller identified because the scams usually originate outside of said he had been doing a business transaction places to avoid getting scammed. himself as John Clark, Lourie said, and told the country, such as Nigeria or Canada. via the Internet and the check he had received Like Lourie, Wojnar said Dudley residents the resident he would show up at his house to Sometimes, Lourie said, the scammers may was “above and beyond” what he expected. should not hesitate to contact the Dudley award the money the resident had won request that their victims wire over money to Wojnar said the man realized the check was Police Department at 508-949-8023 if they sus- through a Wal-Mart lottery.The lottery,Lourie cover taxes before sending over their win- a scam before cashing the money. pect a scam. said, was not something the resident had nings. Scam victims are more often the elderly, entered. Lourie strongly advised residents to not Wojnar said, but that everyone should be wary Teresa A. Franco may be reached at 508-909- Lourie said that when Clark never showed, send over any money if a situation seems sus- of fraudulent activity. 4136 or e-mail her at tfranco@stonebridge- he continued to call the resident and the resi- picious because there is “no recourse” to get To prevent falling victim to a scam, Wojnar press.com. dent started to become suspicious. The resi- that money back. said people should be especially cautious Calling all chowda heads! FESTIVAL AIDS EXCHANGE CLUB BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY B.T.’s Smokehouse, Copper Stallion, number of awards for his chili, said teers … we give a lot back to the com- Exchange has made to his organiza- STAFF WRITER Fins and Tails, Old Sturbridge while he will cook up a pot of his munity.” tion. Some of the area’s top chefs will Village’s Oliver Wight Tavern, bacon and corn chowder, this partic- Sullivan said besides the Food “Homelessness isn’t going away, have their very best pots of chowder Zorba’s Pizzeria and Tavern, ular competition is more about the Share and Interfaith Hospitality so it’s good that there’s help,” Lynch out for tasting at a Feb. 28 event that Paoletti’s, Cedar Street Restaurant, cause than the outcome. Network, the Exchange Club has said. will benefit a couple of local chari- Scottish Meadows Golf Club and For a restaurant owner, time to made significant contributions to Other programs the Exchange ties. more will have various types of participate in community-oriented Charlton Little League and the Club will be hosting in the near Hosted by the Tri-Community chowders available to try. events is at a minimum, Treitman Casaubon Senior Center in future include the Young Exchange Club, which serves Chef and restaurant owner explained. Knowing that the pro- Southbridge, among other organiza- Citizenship Awards to recognize stu- Southbridge, Sturbridge and Christopher Rovezzi said he will ceeds will be going to help people tions. The club has helped kids go to dent leaders, and Project Safety,dur- Charlton, all of the proceeds raised make a pot of his own chowder as who may not have food on their table summer camp and athletic events, ing which police and fire personnel at the Chowder Fest will be donated well, but will not enter it in the com- or a place to spend the night, and participate in other programs. honor their fallen brethren. to the Food Share and Interfaith petition because the fest is being Treitman said the event is a way for “It makes you feel good, when you For tickets to the Chowder Fest or Hospitality Network of held at his establishment. restaurateurs to help out. can do this,” Sullivan said. “As a more information on the Tri- Southbridge. His kitchen, however, is open to “This is my way of giving back,” group, we can do a lot more than as Community Exchange Club, visit The Chowder Fest will be at the other participants. he said. “This is how I can con- individuals.” Rovezzi’s or Paoletti’s, e-mail former Rovezzi’s Ristorante on Main Street “I get more joy out of being tribute to my community.” At a Chowder Fest planning meet- Exchange Club president Sheri in Sturbridge, from 1-4 p.m. around my fellow chefs than win- Whereas contributions to the com- ing on Friday, Feb. 12, Exchange Bibinski at sbibinski@southbridge- Admission is $10 per person. ning a competition,” said Rovezzi, munity may have to be squeezed Club members gave the Rev. 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at 140 Stafford St. Party spoken to. cle stop just off Route 20. A citation/warning was issued. CHARLTON — 11:59 p.m. — Police conducted a motor vehi- CHARLTON — 2:05 a.m. — Police were called for public cle stop on Masonic Home Road, where Joseph J. Fitzgerald, assistance at 19 Main St. Services rendered. 76 E. Baylies Road, 76, Charlton, was allegedly driving an CHARLTON — 3:07 a.m. — Police responded to a domestic unregistered motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle and a disturbance at 11 Morton Station Road. motor vehicle with a suspended license. Vehicle towed. CHARLTON — 12:29 a.m. — Police responded to a distur- bance at 190 Brookfield Road. Assisted citizen. SATURDAY, FEB. 13 CHARLTON — 12:14 a.m. — Police pulled over a vehicle on CHARLTON — 1:32 p.m. — Police responded to a motor Muggett Hill Road being erratically operated. Investigated. vehicle accident at 43 Oxbow Road. Vehicle towed. The arrests and offenses listed herein were listed in each town's CHARLTON — 12:33 a.m. — Police responding to reported CHARLTON — 3:12 p.m. — Police responded to a domestic police department logs. Those charged are innocent until proven suspicious activity at 38 Worcester Road arrested Sherri disturbance at Sturbridge Road. guilty in a court of law. Lynn Spangenbert, 45, 22 City Depot Road on a charge of pos- CHARLTON — 7:15 p.m. — Police responded to a domestic This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at the session of a Class B substance. disturbance at 216 Burlingame Road and arrested James T. request of the accused, with proper documentation. CHARLTON — 11:19 a.m. — Police responded to a reported Sheehan, 49, 216 Burlingame Road, on two warrants. FRIDAY, FEB. 12 breaking and entering of a motor vehicle at 28 Southbridge CHARLTON — 11:47 p.m. — Police responded to a call for Road. Investigated. assistance by another agency near the Carroll Hill intersec- CHARLTON — 5 p.m. — Police conducted a motor vehicle CHARLTON — 10:11 p.m. — Police responded to a motor tion. Party spoken to. stop near Bay Path College on Sturbridge Road. Party spoken vehicle accident on North Main Street. Report taken. MONDAY, FEB. 15 to. CHARLTON — 11:18 p.m. — Police responded to a distur- CHARLTON — 7:28 p.m. — Police responded to a disabled bance at 40 Sturbridge Road. Party spoken to. CHARLTON — 11:23 a.m. — Police responding to a motor motor vehicle at the Charlton Food Mart on Masonic Home vehicle accident at Center Depot and Stafford Street arrested Road. Services rendered. SUNDAY, FEB. 14 Troy Omar Pilgrim, 1220 Platinum Drive, Hoschton, Ga. CHARLTON — 9:32 p.m. — Police responded to a complaint CHARLTON — 12:21 a.m. — Police conducted a motor vehi- Caissie announces candidacy for Governor’s Council

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CHARLTON — Six-year-olds Paul and Alana May, both of Charlton work on a creative paper craft together.

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CHARLTON — Taylor Manemann, 11, of Charlton takes a look at her oil-on-canvas creation. CHARLTON — The toolbox of artist Art L. Furtado.

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Just a bit of doggerel BUSINESS

We’re cat people, of course, as doc- “hounding” them may be a bit over umented in previous columns recall- the top. Likewise, having the ability to ing the exploits of Barry and Elliott “tree” a quarry may exhibit the afore- (they own the furniture) and assorted mentioned determination, but “bark- When evaluating investments, other felines in our family register. ing up the wrong tree” is downright But last week, I became an unofficial, embarrassing. temporary, part-time dog person, by Gargantua’s enthusiasm for protect- way of agreeing to “dog sit” for my ing his turf also called to mind my look at value — not just price friend’s “best friend,” if you get my recent visit to a housebound nonage- drift. narian, whose best friend was an Most investors pay a great — their value. When my friend — let’s call him enthusiastic Chihuahua — about the deal of attention to the price Traditionally, an S OU George — asked me to “water the A Y size of Barry’s last breakfast, but pos- of their investments — INANCIAL investment’s “value” yesterday’s price, today’s F has been largely dog” for a few days, it seemed like an IKE T sessed of a Goliath-like spirit. As they easy assignment. I haven’t officially L I say, it’s not the size of the dog in the price, tomorrow’s price, FOCUS defined as whether or dog sat in decades, since caring for fight, but the size of the fight in the next year’s price and so on. not it’s considered the minister’s pooch that ate my ham- MARK ASHTON dog. I forget the mini-pooch’s name, And that’s understandable, “expensive” or because we always want the “cheap.” That’s why ster (the canine, not the clergy) and but it may as well be Richard — as in JEFF took me on a daily drag (“Charkie” “the lion-hearted.” prices of our investments to many investors take a was bigger, hairier, and much stronger than I). While tradition wants us to believe that rise. Yet, if you focus too BURDICK close look at a stock’s But what’s the big deal? While I certainly every dog “will have his day,” what about the much on prices, you could price-to-earnings ratio wasn’t fast friends with my new client, I was sad pooch that “turns to his own vomit,” or the end up making some costly (P/E). Generally at least somewhat familiar with him. Let’s call dyslexic agnostic homo sapiens, who is not mistakes. speaking, a high P/E him Gargantua (not his real name), since he’s quite sure about the existence of Dog? Why? Because price-driven behavior is means a stock is more expensive, relative taller than I am when he stands on his hind A “dog’s age” is supposed to represent a real emotional behavior — and as an investor, to its earnings, than a stock with a low legs and is possessed of a strength that might long time, and a “three-dog night” signifies you’re much better off making decisions P/E. Investors may be willing to pay more seem to match his ferocious (German shep- more than just a slight nip in the air, but it with your head, not your heart. Suppose, for the high P/E stocks because they feel herd) bark, which echoes like a sonic boom doesn’t pay to be “dog-tired” (totally exhaust- for example, that you’ve seen a steep these companies will be worth more in the throughout the neighborhood, community, ed) or to live a “dog’s life” (an unhappy slavish decline in the price of one of your invest- future. and, probably, the Northeast. existence). ments. After a while, you may feel that you But P/E doesn’t tell the whole story of While my friends were away visiting family Which brings us back, I suppose, to why just can’t take it anymore and you decide investment value. Any individual invest- (offspring living about as far away as you can we’re cat people in the first place. There’s no to “cut your losses” by selling the invest- ment may have value to you because it can in these contiguous united states), I was such thing as a “watch cat” that’ll protect your ment. Conversely,you may have an invest- help you diversify your holdings. And charged with looking in on and keeping prop- property or defend your turf and possessions. ment that has gone up and up — and to while diversification, by itself, can’t guar- erly hydrated this healthy specimen of fur- Most people figure I’ve been lying about hav- grab even bigger gains, you buy more antee a profit or protect against a loss, it lined watchdog. My first visit set the tone for ing TWO cats, since Elliott goes into his invis- shares. can help you reduce the effects of volatili- the assignment. Though he didn’t actually ible mode whenever an unfamiliar personage Both these decisions could backfire on ty on your portfolio. For instance, if your start barking until I exited my car and started enters our bungalow. But there’s something to you. When you sold the investment whose portfolio is heavy with stocks, the presence walking toward the house, he didn’t STOP be said for such standoffishness. Heck, we’re price had fallen, you might find yourself of some bonds — even those whose market (I’m assuming he stopped at some point) until lucky the guys let US live here — never mind on the investment “sidelines” if that same price has fallen because interest rates have I was removed to the next county. some intruder bent on bad deeds. investment starts to turn around. And risen — can help reduce the impact of a I didn’t show fear, because I knew him to be My friend Dick has a designer dog that when you throw more money at an invest- downturn that primarily affects stocks. protective but obedient, and here’s where I requires a special (high-priced) diet but has ment whose price has skyrocketed, you’re Clearly, the value of any investment has learned something interesting about his been known to chomp on prosthetic body betting against history — because no several dimensions — any or all of which canine character. Though his barking alone parts and cash (up to $60 in bills) left out on a investment goes up forever. Furthermore, may be valuable to you as your pursue ought to have been enough to scare off an dresser.No snooty cat would be caught dead — in both cases, your emotions will have led your goals. So, as you build, maintain and army of vicious murderers, cat burglars, and for even one of its nine lives — engaging in you to violate one of the guidelines of adjust your portfolio over time, keep an other assorted ne’er-do-wells, his demeanor such foolishness. investing: buy low and sell high. eye on the changing prices of your invest- changed when I actually got within 3 feet of Gargantua and I soon came to an agree- But apart from the tactical errors you ments — but don’t overlook their true him. In fact, as I poured water into his dish ment: I’d be appropriately impressed by his may make when you over-concentrate on value. and otherwise invaded his space, he hunkered vocal protectionism, and he’d back off enough price movements, you’re also ignoring Jeff Burdick is a financial advisor with down as if to bark, “I didn’t really mean it — to let me perform my assignments without another key characteristic of investments Edward Jones in Sturbridge YOU’RE the boss!” and apologized for his over- any real threat of bodily harm. Anything all rudeness. more, or less, would have been a doggone Which made me think of some of those age- shame! old references to canine nature — like “dogged determination,” an unyielding perseverance, Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for and “going to the dogs,” not a very desirable Stonebridge Press publications. destination. While to dog someone is to show real persistence in tracking them down, Possibilities endless on snow days

Snow day. It has nearly as before a potential When Washington, sweet a ring as the words: snow day. From the D.C. closed down summer afternoon. When evidence so far, the recently due to snow, predictions for a recent snow- superstition seems to we were assured that storm sent every institution work. School closings many federal workers into shutdown mode, many are calculated calls by would be telecommut- complained that as New administrators who ing. It makes sense to Englanders we are getting know they will be cas- stay off the roads and soft and easily intimidated by tigated if the whims of safely communicate the Weather Channel. nature fail to produce with fellow employees Television meteorologists a fierce storm. They via the Internet. For hype up the natural changes also know they will be NANCY WEISS many of us who work in weather so much that it is blamed if anyone is involved at home, connectivity is all we is offering new subscribers easy to believe the sky is in an accident or suffers sig- need. Except, the snow day falling. nificant inconvenience if looses all its appeal. No Now we have so much infor- school is open during a storm. longer is there any reason for mation we believe we can Who wants to be sued? School a break. Work can proceed in 13 weeks actually forecast the weather, is closed. its usual pattern. so any school administrator, Much of childhood is a blur, Waking to a snowy morn- municipal official or respon- except for the moments that ing is one of the great treats sible person feels obligated to stand out as especially good of New England living. Our behave cautiously. We cancel or bad. On snow days my local radio station begins at everything; rush off to the daughters and I dragged out dawn with the litany of market to stock up on enough sleds and slid down our drive- school closings. The various FREE food for a week and wait for way. The dogs ran along side names of day care centers, the storm to come. barking, trying to pull off schools one never heard of A snow day gives everyone mittens or hats adding to the and senior citizen activities a sudden break in the routine sense of celebration. make the area sound vibrant of home delivery with 13 weeks of paid home delivery! of school, work, commuting, We followed an old custom and populated. and appointments. It makes of making snow ice cream. A snow day unfolds, filled That’s a savings of $31.25 us stop and realize our rela- One recipe called for a little with possibilities. Time to tive powerlessness in the face sugar, milk or sweetened con- disconnect from what we of great big Mother Nature, densed milk if it happened to know as the modern world who does as she pleases be in the cupboard and some and bask in the swirling, Don’t miss out on this regardless of what is on the vanilla extract. Heated maple snowy freedom of life at human schedule. As we hun- syrup on snow made an odd Mother Nature’s pace. Time amazing opportunity!!! ker down in our homes, we little candy that always elicit- to eat a handful of snow, slide catch up on deferred chores ed a great response as well. down the driveway and feel as or embrace the unforeseen These little activities made tiny and individual as a holiday as a chance to enjoy a great impression on my snowflake. Limited time only, ourselves. children, so any parent con- One of our daughters cerned about posterity can Nancy Weiss writes a col- Call Georgia or Jean teaches at a high school in look good with minimal umn for Stonebridge Press suburban Boston. The kids effort. There are probably and Villager Newspapers there told her they wear their health warnings about eating at (508)764-4325 pajamas inside out the night snow, but who cares. ext. 115 or drop us an email: LambLight Christian Church georgia@ – PRESENTS – stonebridgepress.com The Saturday Movie Matinee Series 1pm last Saturday of every month

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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND No tolls on Hotel Hell I suppose the first inkling that me and hotels didn’t mix was when I was a teenager Pike just a and my family was vacation- ing up near the White Mountains in New Hampshire. We hadn’t been in our room too long when we dream heard the sound of fire engine sirens in the distance. The governor is at least moving in My father, who had just BIRD’S ventured into the bathroom the right direction on the Mass Pike by and could not be expected out working on a plan that could eliminate NEST for at least a good 15 minutes, made the off-handed remark, the need for highly-paid toll takers. “I hope they’re not coming Actually, no, he’s moving in “a” WALTER BIRD here.” direction. They were. We quickly became aware The right direction, of course, would of the smell of smoke and when my mother be to do what should have been done peered out into the hallway, we could hear the years ago — end the tolls permanently. smoke alarms. “Oh my God,” she said. “Honey, quick, we That will never happen because the have to go! There’s a fire!” state has come to depend on the mil- Now, when a male member of the Bird family hits the bathroom, it’s usually a signal to the oth- lions of dollars in revenue generated ers to carry on their business — we’ll be out in a by the suckers, er, motorists who file while. If we are carrying a newspaper under one dutifully through the toll booths each arm, you can make that a long while. “What?!?” my mother yelled incredulously? and every day. “Are you serious? Get out of there now! The Instead, we get a plan by Gov. Deval A hair-y nightmare hotel is on fire!” Patrick to install electronic tolling I don’t recall the exact response my father had, but it went something like, “Well, I don’t devices, creating a sort of drive- It all began long ago, the first experiment with (for obvious rea- know what to tell you, because I can’t go any- through, or open-road, tolling system. time I ventured to get my haircut sons) and that a different color where!” by myself, at the age of 16. brown would not be “fun” enough. So off we kids went, scuttled by our mother to Implementation would be costly and Unsure of what I actually want- I’m not sure where the emphasis on safety outside, where we joined the dozens of things are only in the discussion ed, I figured that if I used vague “fun” came from. I never want to other guests who had taken far less time to make phase, but the idea of doing away with half-sentences, the hairdresser have such a “fun” experience again. the decision to flee a building that quite possibly toll workers sits well here. would make my hair look long In a way that shows I’ll probably might have been burning down around them. and curly and pretty and just like never learn, I told the hairdresser: “Is there anyone in there?” someone asked. What doesn’t sit well is that his plan the model’s in the magazine pic- “You know, about 2 inches off the “Yes,” said my mother, unable to hide her comes as Patrick begins in earnest his ture I’d clipped. It would be fun. bottom, longish layers that sort of embarrassment. “My husband.” “Does he know the building’s on fire?” “Um, just kind of like this,” I mimic what I already have … and, bid for re-election, something that KRISTAL “Yes.” may have seemed a lock right after he said, waving my hands around like, reddish highlights.” At least the Right around that time, my father came my head at different lengths at first part was more precise, and was elected four years ago and now KLEAR strolling out the front doors of the hotel. We and below my shoulders. “Sort of, yielded a haircut that was passable. learned soon after that a fire had started in the might just be a long shot. you know. You know.” The reddish part? The part that I kitchen and, while the flames had been con- An electronic tolling system could, What I’d really meant was, “I’d KRIS REARDON should have said as “auburn brown” tained, the smoke had filled many of the floors. like to look almost exactly the instead? Still, when we were inside, there was no way according to some officials, save the same but different, paradoxically Perhaps I should have been more of knowing whether the entire building was on state millions. It would also, ostensi- at the same time, so please be a magician clear: “About that red: I’d actually like the fire. bly,give relief to the headaches caused instead of a hairdresser. Also please be a dark brown color of my hair to look almost As we huddled outside, my father spoke what most of we men know as among the truest words by mile-long back-ups at the toll mind reader, so you know what I’m talking exactly the same but different, paradoxical- about. And then can you also be a future- ly at the same time, so please be a magician in the English language: “When you’ve got to go, booths. Anyone who has ever gone teller? To see if I’ll like it in the end? instead of a hairdresser. Also please be a you’ve got to go.” *** through the Sturbridge tolls on the Because if I won’t, then don’t do it.” mind reader, so you know what I’m talking Ironically, my wife and I journeyed to the weekend or during holidays can relate I was epitome of the vague-instruction- about. And then can you also be a future- White Mountains last fall, after deciding to to that nightmarish scenario. giving hairdresser’s nightmare. I probably teller? To see if I’ll like it in the end? make a weekend get-away, a spur-of-the-moment deserved nothing less than the shaggy, Because if I won’t, then don’t do it.” decision after a particularly stressful week. My But, let’s be honest, something sticking up on all ends but still somehow Clearly, something was lost in transla- wife, bargain hunter she is, found a hotel on line should have done about the Mass Pike really,really long, reaching past my elbows, tion. that offered a darn good rate, somewhere in the a long, long time ago. Tolls should haircut that I got. (This was also a result of “Oh,” my mother said, when I arrived neighborhood of 50 bucks or so a night. the fact that, in an effort to save money, I home a few days later. “Oh! Um, wow! We arrived late on a Friday night. have been eliminated like they were told the hairdresser not to blow-dry my hair That’s … really red!” Now, my wife has what I call “hotel radar” — meant to be. Remember, the tolls were and walked out with it sopping wet and air- “Like a circus clown,” said my obnoxious she can tell right away whether a room is worth implemented as a “temporary” meas- drying while I went to the grocery store … teenage brother. staying in, or whether it’s best to turn right around and walk away. ure. A state Legislature that has yet to and came home to see a Cousin It-like static “No, no, not like a … clown … ” my moth- electricity nightmare.) er said, trying to save the day.“More like … This particular room fell into the latter cate- learn the meaning of “fiscal con- The bright blond highlights — looking Bella Swan gone wrong? It’s very … nice.” gory. straint,” however,now tells us it would The first thing my wife looks at in a hotel are more than odd against my very dark brown Within three days of coming home, the the bed sheets. And even if they look OK, she be financially irresponsible, if not hair — were also a product of such elo- very red parts of my hair had decided to still covers herself head to toe in bed wear, refus- impossible, to do away with the toll quent instructions on my part. Put it this become more “fun,” just like I thought I’d ing to risk coming into contact with God knows way: it’s never good when the stylist looks wanted. They did this by partially becom- what. revenues generated by the Mass Pike. at what she’s done to your hair, frowns, ing even more bright red than ever, partial- Her inspection here revealed sheets that were So while a toll-free Pike may be noth- stares at it again for a few minutes, and ly by fading to a really psychedelic pink, not clean. ing more than a “pike” dream, if you then asks her supervisor to give her a sec- and partially by fading to a bleached “There’s hair on this,” she said, pointing to ond opinion about whether or not she whitish blond color. the top cover. will, at the least there is some hope screwed up. Oh, how fun! You know it’s bad when you march your- “Oh my God,” she continued, “is that a stain?” that we will do away with the toll tak- I remember my mother telling me to call self back into the salon and your original Now, as a guy, I don’t fret over such minor ers who collect a nice, tidy salary. Not my grandmother on the phone, and then hairdresser says, “Oh, my God. What … ?” details as hairs and stains. We’re men, after all. Heck, I was even ready to jump in with my that they don’t earn it. Sitting down all her sneaking up behind me when I wasn’t before having to dye your hair dark brown looking with a pair of scissors to snip off again (twice) to knock out all the “fun” underwear. Darned if a little stain and hair was going to get the best of me. day does get tiring and collecting the awkwardly thinned-out bottom 6 inches your hair was having. My wife ventured into the bathroom to contin- money is tedious. Of course, we prob- of my hair. I momentarily flipped out, but I would like to emphasize, however, that I ue her inspection. ably all know a lot of folks who would afterwards realized I looked like a normal have truly learned from this experience. In “Umm, honey?” she called out to me. “Can you love to get one of those jobs. human being again. fact, I have learned five key things that will come here for a minute?” Of course, I stress, that this was all back prevent such situations from happening I walked into the bathroom, where she was If Patrick’s plan goes through, it when I was 16, a junior in high school. In again in the future: standing as she stared down at the tub. could all be moot. In the meantime, if the ensuing years, I’ve tried to stray away 1. Hairdressers are not mind readers. “Umm, is that blood?” you’re looking forward to a toll-less from my vague instruction giving to hair- 2. Also, they are not future-tellers. She gestured to some rather disturbing look- dressers. This has resulted in several years 3. It is unreasonable of me to expect them ing stains on the walls and tub itself. Pike someday, don’t hold your breath. of mostly boring, but perfectly nice and to be either of those things. “I think it is,” came my reply. “Do you think presentable shoulder-length cuts with noth- 4. I should quit trying to save money, and someone died here?” ing but my own natural color shining just go to someone who actually knows “We need to leave,” she said. “I can’t stay HOW TO SUBMIT LETTERS through. Nothing too exciting, but nothing what they’re doing … enough to look at me, here.” to be ashamed of, either. in my perfectly conservative sweater, pearl Being the man I had to tough it out. I con- vinced my wife that as long as we didn’t use the Send letters to the editor to Walter Bird at My problem, is, of course, that I have earrings and jeans, and know that “fun” the Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., bed cover with hair on it or take a shower, we’d Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to momentary lapses in memory — or perhaps hair — red or otherwise — is the furthest be fine. [email protected]. Allow at I tried to block out the above experience thing from what I’ll actually want. So we went to bed. least 48 hours for a confirmation response. from my mind? Either way, I decided, for 5. Hair should be “nice” or “pretty,” but The next morning after we had woken up and Please supply home address and phone some unknown reason, that it was time to never “fun.” Never, never, never “fun.” number. Don’t send letters via fax. There is were getting ready to do some exploring, my no word count for letters, the discerning do something “fun” with my hair recently. Now if I can just remember all of that the wife peeled back the bed cover all the way off the reader will understand that brevity is the It was enough to make my shaggy-weird next time I decide I need a haircut … bed. key to good communication. Longer sub- blondness as a 16-year-old look perfectly There, at one corner of the bed, was a giant, missions will be published as space allows. benign. Kristina Reardon is a Stonebridge Press furry and no doubt murderous spider, about the “Your Turn” guest columns can be used size of a silver dollar. Maybe even bigger. for longer pieces, and should be between This is, of course, because I got it into my correspondent, and contributes a column to 700-800 words. head that blond was not a good color to the Southbridge Evening News. “That’s it!” I yelled. “We’re out of here! The editor, at his or her discretion, Where’s the manager? This is unacceptable! Oh reserves the right to edit all submissions. my God! Was that thing in our bed all night? Where are my clothes? We’re leaving.” My wife stood there watching me with the look she has come to perfect; the one that basi- cally says, “You are unbelievable.” And not SOUND OFF! “unbelievable” in a good way. I marched out to the front desk, promptly obtained a refund for the second night we had Sound Off is an anonymous forum allowing for booked and we left, calling a nearby, more well- opinions, ideas, suggestions — basically whatev- known and slightly more expensive hotel as we er’s on your mind. E-mail wbird@stonebridge- drove. 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 press.com. A verifiable return e-mail address *** Telephone (800) 367-9898 must be included for verfication. Or call 508-764- Space constraints dictate that this column Fax (508) 764-8015 4325, ext. 5, to leave a Sound Off message. A come to an end right about now, so details of our www.charltonvillager.com return phone number, for confirmation purpos- most recent adventures at a hotel — after we es only, is required. were forced from our apartment because of a WALTER BIRD broken heater — will have to wait. FRANK G. All Sound Offs will be checked for accuracy, Suffice it to say that when it comes to me and JR. although it is understood that, often, it is the hotels, things haven’t improved much. CHILINSKI writer’s opinion. EDITOR/EDITOR PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Get ready to Sound Off ! Walter Bird may be reached at 508-909-4107 or AT LARGE by e-mail at [email protected] www.charltonvillager.com Friday, February 19, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Some see alternative mix as cost reducer

calcium chloride and byproducts budget. ting more use out of it. ucts could have, Divoll said they DPW from beer breweries. At 97 cents per “If we can save money and make The products also have environ- could avoid damage. continued from page 1 gallon, his workers spray the sub- the roads safer quicker we will,” he mental benefits that could help pre- “It is environmentally friendly come from having to do less cleanup stance on existing salt, rendering it said. vent the damage traditional meth- and it makes our salt a lot more of the material in the spring. more effective on nasty Charlton Highway ods can cause. According to a 2005 effective,” Divoll said. Also, using the liquid would not Massachusetts snow. Superintendent Gerry Foskett report by the Environmental While Ice B’ Gone has no environ- require buying additional equip- “As a consequence we use less salt added to Wood’s point, saying the Ice Protection Agency, salt on roads mental benefits per se, Foskett said ment, as similar substances might [and save money],” he said. B’ Gone (equal parts molasses, mag- accumulates in catch basins, as well it is better than using calcium chlo- require, Kalinowski said. Leicester Highway nesium chloride and rock salt) he as bodies of water and wetlands. It ride, which he said can be harmful The department started exploring Superintendent Tom Wood said the uses “helps stick the sand to the can also seep into surface water, to the environment. the idea after the Webster DPW liquid additive he uses in sand and road” better than other materials. harming marine life, and find its Despite the products’ benefits, offered to let Southbridge examine salt does not save money, but does The Highway Department in way into drinking water supplies. Kalinowski said he believes there its ClearLane, according to more quickly break down ice and Thompson, Conn. uses Ice B’ Gone That, the report states, can possibly will always be a need for sand and Kalinowski. snow. on its roads as well. Since using it, cause hypertension and give the salt for basic snow clearing. In Oxford, DPW Director Sean Wood said he intends to explore the department has seen the water a bad taste. Ryan Grannan-Doll may be Divoll said his department uses using other products that could molasses help the product stick to While not specifying what envi- reached at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail IceBan 50/50, which is equal parts reduce the impact on Leicester’s the road between storms, thus get- ronmental benefits alternative prod- at [email protected]. Residents speak out against renumbering of houses

homes on the road will be other communities finding don’t like the expenses bility of the town. ments and house numbers ROAD assigned new numbers. Eight homes as quickly as possible. [though].” “Re-doing [the tablet] would over should be switched to continued from page 1 of the homes will be assigned “It is a commonality to do He said he will have to be a private issue of the Thursday, April 1. The board and residents have made the both numbers and letters, this kind of numbering,” said change a granite tablet, homeowner,” he said.. voted unanimously in favor of effort to dissuade selectmen according to Charlton Cloutier. “It makes easier [for which he just had installed, Residents were also con- that change, with Walker in each time, claiming the Building Commissioner emergency crews] to get to and wondered whether the cerned about the early dead- abstention. switch would require too Curtis Meskus. and get [the correct] informa- town would pay for expenses line of Monday, March 1 for much stress, time and money Representatives from the tion. It get confusing even if like this for both him and changing their house num- Joy Richard may be reached for them. According to town police, fire and EMS depart- you live in the community.” other residents who had simi- bers and documents over, at 508-909-4129 or by e-mail at bylaws the board has the last ments were on hand to Along with concerns about lar issues. Selectmen agreed the date [email protected] say as to whether the house answer questions from resi- mail delivery and the chang- “I don’t see why [we] should was short notice. m. numbers will be changed or dents, along with selectmen ing of personal documents, bear the burden,” said Leone. Selectmen Scott D. Brown not. and Meskus, who has been residents shared their con- Swensen replied by saying proposed that the date for res- The board was in agree- working on the project since cerns with officials as to it is not the finical responsi- idents to change their docu- ment with the switch, even its inception. whether the change would be though they sympathized Charlton Fire Chief worth all the effort. with residents. Public safety Charles E. Cloutier Jr. said Allen Leone, of 79 Baker was their main concern, and while he realizes the change Pond Road, said he appreci- Tully named temporary clerk according to Swenson chang- will be difficult for residents, ates what selectmen are try- ing the house numbers would he and other emergency ing to do by re-numbering Singer added to the defense. works believe the change will homes, but said the expense CLERK make it easier for emergency continued from page 1 “It is still less than other towns pay,” he said. crews to find homes in the be a great benefit to public of the change concerns him As for the immediate future of the office, event of an urgent situation. safety. That is especially the most. and Walker sought to disarm any critics. work still remains. Swensen said the assistant With the vote, 17 of the 26 important, he said, when it “I understand what you’re “I feel very positive about Darlene Tully … town clerk’s hours will increase to 32, from 24. comes to mutual aid from trying do,” said Leone. “I and don’t want to jeopardize losing her in any That job will pay between $14.17 hourly and way.Her knowledge and experience are essen- $17.99. Tully said she plans to hire a new assis- tial at this point,” Walker said. tant town clerk to replace her, with the new Swensen said the town has been very care- hours taking effect after that. ful with what it spends money an believes the Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone raise is a “very justifiable use of not a lot of at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail rgrand@stone- money.” bridgepress.com.

AROUND THE REGION Solving the mystery of Joshua FAMILY CHARTS DIFFERENT PATH WITH SON

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY STAFF WRITER Parents hope for the best for their chil- dren. They anticipate the days when they can witness their child’s first words, first steps, graduations and other milestones. For some families, though, their path takes an unexpected turn, and while wan- dering into unknown territory can be scary at times, that parental love for their children grows only stronger. Such is the path of the Bishop family. Natives of Wales, Amy and John Bishop, Teresa A. Franco photos and their sons, 4-year-old Robby and 2 ?-year- Assistant Animal Control Officer Brent Sellew with his dog, Schmoe, outside the Charlton Police Station. old Joshua, are sharing the story of their Joshua Bishop Sellew is received the Lion’s Club Humanitarian of the Year Award for district 33 last Saturday, Feb. 13. family with others so as to help educate an support others who may be facing the uncer- him. tainty of a little-known illness. “Some kids don’t ever walk, but he’s show- By the time he was 9-months-old, Amy and ing signs that he may be able to walk,” Sellew named John began to notice something a little off Bishop said. with baby Joshua. With a full schedule of several days of “We kind of figured something was up,” occupational and physical therapy with Amy Bishop explained. “He wasn’t hitting Early Intervention, a playgroup, horseback his milestones that kids are supposed to riding, and playtime with his brother and Humanitarian of the Year hit.” best friend, Josh is a very social boy despite He wasn’t crawling or making eye contact. his condition. Sellew has been the town’s out with the Chip-In pro- His concerned parents, first thinking he In the fall, he will start preschool at Wales AWARD may have some form of autism, brought Elementary School. continued from page 1 assistant animal control offi- gram. Since the summer, he cer, along with his wife, Ann, said he has noticed donations Josh to a number of doctors with little “He is a very social kid and I just think Emelie Breault nominated who is the head animal con- have been “increasingly results. that’s going to make him blossom more,” his Sellew, with Ronald saying he trol officer, for the past four down.” By the time he was 2 1/2, Joshua had mother said. admires Sellew’s ability to years. His wife takes in a “I can’t express it enough — undergone a battery of genetic tests and it An invaluable tool for the Bishop family in not only get involved with the salary, Sellew said, but he we need the food,” he said. was determined that he had an extremely working through the uncertainty of Josh’s town, but to encourage others does not. He has a full-time “We need basic food. I drop rare chromosomal disorder: MECP2 condition, is a network of families all deal- to do so as well. landscaping business. everything to make sure we Duplication Syndrome. ing with the same thing. “He has this way of inspir- “I [am the assistant animal get it done here in town.” The syndrome, which was only identified “It’s been really good to talk to other par- ing people and getting people control officer] because we For the Animal Shelter in 2005, is caused by a duplication of DNA on ents who know what’s going on, they under- excited to do things in town,” love to do this for the ani- Project, Sellew said he has a specific portion of the X chromosome. stand what you’re feeling, it really helps, it he said. mals,” he said. been impressed with the MECP2 Duplication Syndrome is the oppo- makes a big difference,” Bishop said. Emelie said Sellew is Before joining the Animal amount of donations resi- site of Rett Syndrome, which actually Overall, Bishop said, while the path her involved with various proj- Control Department in dents have given. inhibits development of the same portion of family has taken is not the one she envi- ects around town, such as Old Charlton, Sellew was the ani- “It’s amazing to me how DNA duplicated in MECP2, although their sioned before her children were born, it is Home Day and that he does a mal control officer in many people have donated to physical manifestations and symptoms are one that is uniquely theirs. lot for senior citizens. She Hopkinton and Ashland. this cost,” he said. very similar. “We’ve kind of gone in a completely differ- described him as “an Though he has a hefty Money is not a crucial fac- Most cases of MECP2 are traced back to ent direction than we ever thought we’d go extremely good motivator.” amount of experience, Sellew tor for Sellew. He said he gets maternal carriers who pass the chromo- in. Despite all he does for the said he wants to advance his more gratification from help- some on to their sons, making Joshua’s case At this point I always imagined Josh run- town, Emelie said Sellew does law enforcement skills. He is ing others. — the only “de novo” case ever diagnosed — ning around and playing with my older son, not look for praise. doing this by taking classes at “It’s about being a good per- even more unique in that neither Amy nor but it’s a little different,” she said. “When “He’s one of those unsung the Police Academy in son and doing good things for John are carriers. you have a special needs child, it forces you heroes,” she said, .pointing Boylston. Sellew said he is people,” he said. “There’s no Bishop said that while hearing such a to live in the moment; enjoy the little things, out Sellew is privately fund- paying for the classes out of amount of money that can diagnosis regarding one’s child is difficult important things, that sometimes we just ing the animal shelter. She his own pocket. buy that.” for any parent, finally knowing what Josh’s take for granted. said the building is going to “I’m furthering my educa- Though Sellew does not condition is came as a bit of a relief. “Having a child with special needs is hard be self-powered, so in the tion and paying for it myself look for admiration from oth- “It makes it easier on us now, we’re not at times, but they truly make you see what event of an emergency the to try to help better myself ers, he is still grateful to be like, ‘Why isn’t he talking? Why isn’t he really matters. It is amazing what we, as animals in town would have a and the community,” he said. receiving the humanitarian doing this? Why isn’t he doing that?’” she parents have learned. He is amazing.” place to go. Sellew also said he and his of the year award. said. The Bishop family, along with other Charlton Lions Club presi- wife are constantly keeping “I’m very happy, very hon- Now beginning to scoot, Josh’s overall MECP2 families, is working toward estab- dent Carol Duquette called themselves updated on infor- ored to receive the award,” he developmental pace is behind other children lishing a nonprofit organization to raise Sellew an “all-around good mation regarding animal con- said. “I’m going to do my best his age, though he is showing signs of funds for research into the syndrome. guy.” trol. to live up to the expectations improvement and promise for his future. For more information on MECP2 “He’s always willing to help In these difficult financial of this honor they have Although he is able to make “mmmm” Duplication Syndrome, visit and is always there if anyone times, Sellew stressed the bestowed upon me.” sounds, Bishop said there is a possibility her www.mecp2duplication.com. needs anything,” she said. importance of donating to Teresa A. Franco may be son may never actually speak and that he “He’s quite the visionary and charitable organizations. reached at 508-909-4136 or e- could suffer seizures in the future, although News staff writer Christopher Tanguay he’s got some big ideas for the Every other week, Sellew mail her at tfranco@stone- he may be able to overcome some of the may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail animal shelter.” spends his Saturdays helping bridgepress.com. other hurdles the syndrome lays out before at [email protected]. 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, February 19, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com OBITUARIES Ernest C. Nault, 83 Phyllis L. Chestna, 85 AUBURN — Ernest C. Ernie was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of AUBURN — Phyllis L. Chestna, 85, formerly Phyllis was a member of St. Catherine of Nault, 83, of Auburn, died World War II. of Worcester, died Sunday, Feb. 7, in Life Care Sweden Church now Sacred Heart - St. Sunday,Feb. 7 in the Life Care Ernie was a machine operator for many Center of Auburn, 14 Masonic Circle, Auburn. Catherine of Sweden Parish. Center of Auburn, following years for the former Rice-Barton Company.He She leaves a brother, Alphonse Chestna of She enjoyed bingo, singing and her pets. an illness. then worked for the Coca-Cola Co., Worcester Charlton; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and The funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 9 from He leaves his wife of 30 where he was a machine repairman. He later grand-nephews. Dirsa-Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., years, Elena (Lescevicius) worked in the mail department of the former She was predeceased by two brothers and with a Mass in Sacred Heart - Saint Catherine Nault; his stepdaughter, Worcester County Institute for Savings. three sisters, Adam and Joseph Chestna, of Sweden Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 600 Roxanne M. Robert and her He was a member of North American Mary Miller, Victoria Terrien and Anna Cambridge St. Burial was in Notre Dame husband Thomas of Martyrs Parish in Auburn, a member and Kapinos. Cemetery. Charlton; his two grandsons, Michael Sullivan Past Commander of the Chester P. Tuttle She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Memorial contributions may be made to St. and John Robert; his sister-in-law, Valerie American Legion Post in Auburn, and was a Adam and Nellie (Stankus) Chestna. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Lescevicius of Leicester; as well as several member and Past Commodore of the Miss Chestna was a secretary 29 years in the Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. nieces and nephews. Quinsigamond Yacht Club. Health Dept. Laboratory for the City of Please visit www.worcesterfuneral.com. He was predeceased by his step-daughter, His funeral was held on Friday,Feb. 12 from Worcester. She retired in 1980. Lisa Sullivan, as well as his three brothers and the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central two sisters. St., with a Mass celebrated in North American Ernest was born in Worcester, son of the Martyrs Church, 8 Wyoma Drive. Burial with James Andreopoulos, 85 late Archibald W. and Eva G. (Bouley) Nault. military honors was in Notre Dame Cemetery, He attended Worcester Boys Trade School Worcester. SHREWSBURY — James Andreopoulos, 85, and lived in Shrewsbury more than 50 years. and later was awarded his diploma in a cere- Visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com. of Shrewsbury, died Friday, Feb. 12 at the He was a graduate of Classical High School, mony in 2000. Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. Westborough. Mr. Andreopoulos began his career at the He leaves a brother, Arthur and his wife, Worcester Telegram & Gazette at the age of 17. Sally Andreopoulos of Charlton; a nephew, He worked there for 48 years, retiring in 1989 William Andreopoulos of Speonk, N.Y.; four as advertising production manager. Christine E. Davis, 83 nieces, Cynthia Franck of Shoreham, N.Y., He was a devoted golfer and a longtime Nancy McCarthy of Norfolk, Stephanie Stark member of Pleasant Valley Country Club in WEBSTER — Christine E. (Hartland) Davis, Mrs. Davis was a banquet waitress at the of West Boylston and Elizabeth Andreopoulos Sutton. 83, died Thursday, Feb. 11, at Harrington Sheraton Hotel in Sturbridge for 10 years, of Eastport, N.Y. and many grandnieces and A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 15 Healthcare at Hubbard in Webster. retiring in 1985. She also worked part-time in grandnephews. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., She was predeceased by her husband of 30 dietary services at the Masonic Home in His sister, Jane Sherbourne, predeceased Worcester. Burial at Hope Cemetery was pri- years, Bertram O. Davis Sr. of Charlton, who Charlton. him. vate. died in 1981. Mrs. Davis was an avid Red Sox fan and He was born in Worcester July 3, 1924, son of Donations may be made to a charity of one's She is survived by four children, Bertram O. loved to play bingo. William and Ourania (Gliatis) Andreopoulos choice. Davis Jr. and his wife Wendy of Dudley, She enjoyed her many friends and the staff Patricia Davis of Southbridge, Pamela Davis at Christopher Heights in Webster, which she of Southbridge, and Dawn Davis of Palmer; a always considered her second family. Ellen A. (Goulet) Doble, 103 sister, Marion Hartland of Florida; six grand- A funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 16 children; and many nephews and nieces. at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., UXBRIDGE — Ellen A. (Goulet) Doble, 103, Angelina (Naureau) Goulet and has lived in She was predeceased by several brothers Oxford. Burial was at Westridge Cemetery, of West Hartford Avenue, died Saturday, Feb. Uxbridge all of her life. and sisters. Charlton. 13 in Milford Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Doble owned and operated Doble's She was born in Ludlow, the daughter of the Memorial contributions may be made to a Her husband of 60 years, Oscar E. Doble, Upholstery in North Uxbridge with her hus- late William and Cora E. (Morton) Hartland, charity of one's choice. died on July 4, 1989. band for many years and previously worked at and lived most of her life in Charlton and Please visit www.paradisfuneralhome.com She is survived by her son, Gerald E. Doble the former Brady Mill and Waucantuk Mill. Webster. of Charlton; three granddaughters, Stephanie She enjoyed braiding rugs, crocheting, and A. Travis of Whitinsville, Jacqueline M. True knitting and loved spending time with her with whom she lived and Nicole M. Hewett of grandchildren. Uxbridge; three great-grandchildren, Justice Her funeral was held Tuesday, Feb .16 from and Sienna True and Christina Doble; a future the Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Francis J. Roukat, 83 great-great-grandson Gage Doble; a brother, Snowling Road, with a Mass in the Church of AUBURN — Francis J. Reserves where he received his training as a Alfred Goulet of Uxbridge; and several the Good Shepherd, 121 Linwood St. Linwood. Roukat, 83, of Oxford Street Master Carpenter at the Naval training nephews and nieces. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery. South, died Thursday, Feb. 11 Center in Sampson, N.Y. and Great Diamond She was the sister of the late Louise, Arthur, Donations in her memory may be made to at his home. Island, Casco, Maine, Mr. Roukat worked for Wilfred, Amede, Henry and Emma Goulet and Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite His wife of 51 years, Ann many years as a member of the Local 107 Amanda Kowalczyk and Maryann Blanchard. 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036. M. (Lynch) Roukat, died in Carpenter's Union. In his career as a master Born in N. Uxbridge, on Feb. 9, 1907 she was Please visit jackmanfuneralhome.com. 2007. Frank was a devoted carpenter he built his own home as well as the daughter of the late Jeremiah and caregiver to his beloved Ann, many buildings and structures around the whom he nursed faithfully Worcester and Boston areas, including col- through a 12-year-long ill- leges, hospitals, highways and business for John W. R. Dawber, 69 ness. charity and nonprofit. He leaves his three daughters, Sandra M. He was a proud member of the Brotherhood STURBRIDGE — John W. England, son of Alexander and Constance Roukat of Auburn and her companion Al of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local R. Dawber, age 69, of the (Davis) Dawber,but was raised in Charlton. He Marando, Brenda A. Desmond of Reno, Nev. 107, he recently received an honor for his 56 Sturbridge Retirement was employed as a truck driver for Allied and Linda M. Howarth and her husband years of service. Community died Saturday, Systems car carriers. He was a longtime mem- Jeffrey of Charlton; two grandchildren, He loved the outdoors, especially gardening Feb. 13, after being stricken ber of Notre Dame Church and after moving Stacey A. and Neil F. Howarth; two sisters and landscaping, and chopping wood. He was ill at his Winter home in to Sturbridge attended St. Anne's/St. Patrick Nancy (Roukat) Greene of Southbridge, and fascinated with holistic medicines; he was a Davenport, Florida. Church in Fiskdale. her husband Alan and Kate (Roukat) O'Neill of great cook and handyman. He was a generous He leaves his wife of 49 1/2 John was a member of the Quinebaug Nashua; his brother, Henry Roukat and his man and would provide help to anyone who yrs Jeanne (Parent) Dawber. Valley Campers. He was also an avid New wife Stasia of Dudley and several nieces needed it. They would have celebrated England Patriots fan, attending many games nephews and cousins. His funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 16 from their 50th anniversary Oct. 29th. traveling in the "Spirit of New England" with He was preceded in death by his sister, the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central He also leaves two sons, John and his wife, his friends. Most of all he was a loving family Josephine (Roukat) Ostroski, and his broth- St., Auburn, followed by a Mass in Saint Karen Dawber, and James Dawber and his man enjoying spending time with his wife, ers, Martin, Mitch and Edward Roukat. Joseph Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn. daughter, Judith Fontaine and her husband, children and grandchildren. He was born in Dudley, the son of the late Burial was in Saint John's Cemetery, Andy, all of Southbridge, and his Fresh Air The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Joseph and Helen (Chrzanowska) Roukat. Worcester. "adopted" daughter, Darlene Gaston of Feb. 19 at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St., He attended Dudley Junior and Senior High Donations may be made to the Shelter for Brooklyn, N.Y.; three grandchildren Michael Southbridge. Burial will follow in St. Anne's Schools. Homeless Veterans, 69 Grove St., Worcester, Lasorsa of Chesterfield, Va., Matthew Lasorsa Cemetery in Sturbridge. He was a proud veteran of World War II and MA 01605. of Southbridge and Brittany Dawber of In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy For guestbook and memorial please visit Southbridge; two great-grandchildren; and the Shriner's Hospital 55 Carew St. aboard the USS Vulcan. brittonfuneralhomes.com. two brothers, Alfred Dawber of Whitehall, Ill., Springfield, MA 01104-2396, or to Center of After his discharge he joined the Naval and Winston Dawber of Barton, Vt. Hope 1 North St. Southbridge, MA 01550. san- John was born in St. Keyne, Cornwall, soucyfuneral.com. CALENDAR

SATURDAY, FEB. 20 needed for this May comedy.Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. a registration form, visit the Web site at www.ctcakecompeti- in the Gateway Arts Barn, 111 Main St. tion.com. Or contact event directors at info@ctcakecompeti- DUDLEY — The First Congregational Church of Dudley,135 John Kennedy is directing, with Mary Gahagan as producer. tion.com, or call Kathy Farner at (860) 786-8817 or Beth Lee Center Road, is having a roast turkey dinner. For more information, call Gateway at 508-764-4531 or just Spinner at (860) 617-3989. Servings will be at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. wear comfortable clothes and come to auditions. Cost for Adults: $8, Preteens: $4. Children 5 and under free. SUNDAY, FEB. 28 Reservations are advised. Please Call Teri Greene at (508) FRIDAY, FEB. 26 731-0421.Tickets are also sold at the door. Handicapped AUBURN — Worcester Model Railroaders, Inc., one of the Accessible. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Southbridge Recreation Committee, oldest Model Railroad Clubs on the East Coast, is holding its with support from Big Bunny Supermarket and Zoe's Pizza, is 19th annual show and sale, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Auburn SOUTHBRIDGE — The Pumpernickel Puppets appear in proud to bring the Friday Night Dance back to Southbridge. Elks Club, 754 Southbridge St. “The Frog Prince” at the Quinebaug Valley Council for the If you are or have a student in grades 6-8, come to Lasalle Hall Admission: $5; children under 12 free. Arts & Humanities “The Arts Center,” 111 Main St., at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame on Main Street, from 6-9:30 p.m. for fun, food and, For more information, contact Ralph Kimball, 508-755-1873, Adults: $5; children with an adult is no charge. of course, music. [email protected] and www.wmrr.org. Sponsored by United Lens. A DJ will provide the tunes. Refreshments will be available. The 40 x 60 Worcester Model Railroad Club layout will be For cancellations due to weather call the Arts Center. Admission is $5 per person. open and operating using Digital Command Control and is For the calendar of all events, visit our Web site: There is a "Once You're In, You're In" policy. only 15 minutes from the show in Dudley. For directions go to www.qvcah.org or call: The Arts Center (508)764-3341, or e- The dance will be chaperoned, but we are still looking for vol- www.wmrr.org. mail us at: [email protected]. unteers to help! If you want to help, or if you are looking for more information, e-mail the Recreation Committee at reccom- CHARLTON — Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary offers a bird SOUTHBRIDGE — A monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast will [email protected] or call 508-340-2730. house making program, from 1-3 p.m. be held at the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge on Ashland Avenue, Remember, the dance is open to all students in grades 6-8, so Learn about Blue Birds and other species. from 7-11 a.m. come on out and have a great time with your friends! Register at 508-248-5516 or e-mail capenhill @ charter.net. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children. Kids under 8 eat Visit us at www.capenhill.org. STURBRIDGE — Old Sturbridge Village and Area Business free. THURSDAY, MARCH 18 For more information, call Eric at 508-943-0106. Community Business Associates networking/referral group meets. DUDLEY — "Webster, Dudley, and Oxford During the 19th MONDAY, FEB. 22 Guest speaker is Old Sturbridge Village Development Century,” a digital presentation and book signing by authors Director Aaron McGarry, focusing on the museum’s business AUDITIONS Paul Macek and James Morrison, at 7 p.m., at The Black Tavern, sponsorships and its commercial relations in the area. 138 Center Road. SOUTHBRIDGE — Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. will hold Time is 7:15-8:30 a.m. at Oliver Wight Tavern, Old Sturbridge auditions for “Love, Sex and the IRS.” Men and women are Free and Open to all. Village. Sponsored by The Black Tavern Historical Society. Open to business and professional people. Free. SATURDAY, MARCH 20 SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEB. 27-28 CHARLTON — The Cinderella Project is happy to HARTFORD — The Connecticut Cake Competition announce there will be a unique fundraiser to help women of and Cake Challenge will be held both days at the all ages afford that SPECIAL DRESS! Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Boulevard, Come to the Charlton Senior Center, 37 Main St., from 10 Hartford. This year’s theme is “Child’s Play.” a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out affordable cocktail dresses and gowns TLC’s Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss, will make a spe- for your upcoming proms and formals. cial appearance. Stop by for “Brunch with Buddy,” fol- Prices range from $15-$25. Dressing rooms available. lowed by a two-hour presentation during which he will Proceeds will benefit Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter talk about his cakes, his famous family and his very pop- (F.O.C.A.S.) Check out the Web site – www.focascharlton.org - ular TV show. A photo opportunity will follow. Valastro for a sneak preview of some of the beautiful dresses that will will later serve as a judge for the Live Cake Challenge in be available. the afternoon. For more information/donations/questions, call Diane Challenges spotlight sugar artists creating in front of Doherty at 774-272-1651. 426 Worcester Rd. Helping you go from facts to decisions a live audience. With only 3 1/2 hours to work, celebrity Charlton, MA 01507-1506 judges will explain the techniques and announce their 508-248-1040 Fax: 508-248-3927 winners. For more information, to purchase your tickets or for www.pedcocpa.com Continued on page 16 www.charltonvillager.com Friday, February 19, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•13 LEARNING Shepherd Hill Regional High School SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL

Mrs. Mary Pierangeli, Principal, has Sloyan, Bethany Smeltzer, Erin Stiles, Heather Cameron, Katie Cameron, Sharon CLASS OF 2013 – GRADE 9 announced the honor roll for the second Zakkary Surprenant, Colleen Walsh, Nicholas Caulway, Timothy Chatham, Christine quarter of the 2009-2010 school year at Welch, Tyler Wieloch, Jennifer Woods Chevalier, Felicia Cierpich, Molly Covill, First Honors Shepherd Hill Regional High School. Joseph DiPilato, Daniel Durning, Emily Zarah Avalon, Lauren Barton, Alie Bates, CLASS OF 2011 – GRADE 11 Faubert, Haley Fletcher, Samuel Flibbert, Allison Bates, Brandon Beausoleil, Brittany CLASS OF 2010 – GRADE 12 Bellerive, Ashley Boisvert, Susan Canty, First Honors Kathryn Foley, Kelsey Hayes, Nicole Himebaugh, Jocelyn Hurst, Nicholas Jugovic, Victor Champagne III, Ryan Coulson, Lily First Honors Audrea Anctil, Emily Bodo, Anna Curtis, Aleta Dam, Adam Darling, Kaitlin Sara Allen, Stephanie Bates, Michael Boutilette, Elizabeth Boutilette, Erin Brown, Scott L’Ecuyer, Kevin LeBlanc, Robert Ljungberg, Christine Manseau, Carlyn Davies, Lora Evans, Jacob Grotton, Molly Bigelow, Audrey Blasius, Megan Boutilette, James Chapman, Mary Courtney,Samuel Day, Helock, Konstantinos Karamanakis, Amanda Ashlee Burns, Valerie Chase, Anthony Ashley Downer, Kimberly Elloian, Jennifer Mitchell, Paige Moroz, Wesley Nelson, Dylan Piehl, Jaclyn Rambarran, Matthew Keovongmanysar, Johanna L’Heureux, Paige Coderre, Megan Cooke, Emily Covill, Alyssa Hickey, Karolina Jakobkiewicz, Scott Lamica, Keara LeBel, Katherine McDonough, DiFronzo, Anh Dinh, Samantha Faille, Konieczny,Madison Kubilis, Brittaney Lynch, Sandstrom, Brendan Sergel, Gabriella St. Marie, Timothy Sullivan, Sandra Tarasiak, Isabel McKenzie, Kristyn Miller, Patrick Shabana Gagner, Victoria Gagnon, Joseph Jennet Marriki, Taylor Melikian, Jillian Montville, Callie Mulcahy, Nicole Penniman, Gay,Benjamin Grotton, Jacob Hogan, Andrew Murphy, Ashley Racicot, Autumn Roldan- Amber Tariq, Nicholas Thames, Leanne Tremblay Julie Preissler, Corinne Proulx, Austin Smith, Larsen, Michael LeBlanc, Gabrielle Lewis, Hines, Benjamin Schmidt, Amanda Spiewak, Emily Stiles, Daniel Stomski, Jessica Sudyka, Keenan Mahan, Kimberli Mahan, Evan Gabriela Teixeira, William Vangos, Shannon Justin Terlizzi, Kristina Vorndran Majeau, Jennifer Martin, Brittany Mitchell, Vayo, Brendan Whipple, Ivy Woodrow, Second Honors Sara Moore, Dillon Murphy, Chelsey Victoria Yakstis, Yang Yang Justine Anderson, Simone Arent, Katie Brodeur, Robert Chevalier, Kelci Clark, Second Honors O’Connor, Kyle Phelps, Timothy Piehl, Kelly Mikaila Baca-Dorion, Morgan Rambarran, Natalia Rzeszotko, Katie Second Honors Samuel Cooke, Kelsey Dana, Eli DeWolf, Samantha DiDonato, Michael Donegan, Bermingham, Haley Bjorn, MacKenzie Sherman, Emily Southard, Joanna Sudyka, Caitrin Bellavance, Juliet Bowlin, Carron, Kathryn Champoux, Samantha Clark, Melissa Sugrue, Joseph Tilly, Richard Tully Stephanie Caliri, Charles Canty, Elizabeth Alison Downer, Paul Falcone, Rachel Fleming, Meghan Fornaro, Jessica Gatzke, Connor Alyssa Corey, Mariah Demers, Amoricka III, Seth Weimer, Ashley West, Christine Christian, Madison Clouatre, Angeline Dittrich, Dominika Dzierzynski, Rachel Westgate, Timothy White, Cassandra Cloutier, Haley Costen, Sierra Ertsgard, Gillespie, Corey Gingras, Devon Grenier, Elizabeth Haggerty, Morgan Hill, Alexander Eagleton, Megan Faulkner, Shannon Gadoury, Zieminski Holden French, Sarah Gibbons, Julia Gleick, Stephanie Gallant, Christina Gauvin, Natalie Hebenstreit, Jayme Heywosz, Sarah Holmes, Jonathan Horgan, Rebecca Hough, Neil Howarth, Amanda Iturry, Brianna Jacquelyn Gelb, Caitlyn Hatch, Olivia Kane, Second Honors Hoke, Evan Jean-Guillaume, Tyler Kane, Natalie Lewis, Eric Mandeville, Katie Grace Aldyoub, Alex, Bellows, Daniel Aubrie Kimble, Heather Larsen, Jillian Johndrow, Jillian Kelley, Ashley King, Christopher Kochling, Derek Kwiecinski, McCambridge, Kathryn McGovern, Rachel Buffum, Jocelyn Bugan, Ashley Bullard, Paige Lemay,Meghan Letourneau, Scarlett Makara, Perry, Matthew Petrelli, Bradley Picard, Cameron, Derek Carlin, Alexandra Caulway, Kaitlyn Marengo, Kelley McDonough, Shana Shane Lowell, Samantha Maesto, Danielle Marrier, Emily Mattson, Jaime Miglionico, Kimberly Pollock, Kyla Reslock, Stephanie Alyssa Chamberlain, Timothy Citta, Craig McGonigle, Nicole McIntire, Shelby Murray, Rojas, Jameson Rotondo, Derek Schulman, Cressey, Gianna Ditommaso, Kathryn Elliott, Elizabeth Myers, Conor O’Regan, Dana Olson, Connor Murphy, Timothy Nelson, Aaron Norowski, Katelyn Nowicki, Valerie Nugent, Alexandra Shore, Allyson Sweet, Nicole Mia Foley, Alexandra Fournier, Alyssa Frey, Jonathan Preissler, Brandon Reynolds, Alaina Szczepanski, Matthew Vertucci, Danielle Brianna Gillespie, Robert Gingras, Sarah Ryan, Henna Shedd, Alicia Sheperd, Krista Kyle O’Connor, Lindsey Oliver, Morgan Phelps, Ryan Poulin, Katie Racicot, Chandler Watkins, Daniel White, Sandra Yu, Sarah Grasso, Ashley Gregson, Kelsey Hatch, Smith, Nicole Sowa, Sidney Veilleux, Jessica Zieminski Christian Holden, Alexander Horne, Mikala Zereski Stevens, John Tilly, Austin Tittle, Gina Valentini, Kerry Walsh, William Yager Kane, Mariah LeBlanc, Jenna Lodder, Brad Recognition Marshall, Elisabeth Monty,Bret Niford, David Recognition Recognition Connor Anisko, Brittany Applin, Samuel Penniman, Herbert Perks III, Matthew Erin Bibber, Robert Briare, Andrew Cayer, Aronson, Austin Bacigalupo, Austin Biron, Piscitelli, Samantha Polselli, Rachel Prior, Noelle Cederquist, Kerrissa Cobb, Ryan Costa, Kasey Allard, Christopher Bellino, Anthony Champagne, Julian Chestna, Melissa Combs, Grace Blaisdell, Christopher Bodo, Aaron Kelsey Rayla, Jenise Richard, Crystal Korah Cunningham, Caroline Doe, Devin Bohn, BriAnn Borus, Beth Bowser, Matthew Sherman, Emily Spinner, April Thibaudeau, Donnelly, Ryan Dupell, Paul Edwards, Joanna Stephanie Daviau, Danielle Doty, Jessica Draper, Kaleigh Durkan, Casey Frank, Brian Carpenter, Vincent Champagne, Daniel Clark, Marissa Thibaudeau, Emily Tully, Adam Garbulewska, Marisa Griffing, Bailey Rachel Cofsky, Jonathan Dileone, Mikayla Ugrinow, Christopher Valentini, Jessica Grotton, Austin Healy, Marissa Jansson, Gerrard, Dylan Horne, Jared Kaczynski, Ashley Kaszowski, Ryan Kelleher, Sarah Dows, Nicole Eisnor, Jordyn Eller, Jessica Woodard Lindsay Kleya, Kristie Konieczny, Shqipe Frank, Christopher Gardner, Tiffany Gerrard, Krasniqi, Emily LaCroix, Haley LaFortune, Kolesnikovas, Christina Konopacki, Aaron Krasnecky, Carlie Lemon, Kayla Mannila, Kyle Grasso, Kayla Holden, Denton Hutchens, Recognition Daniel Laroche, Shane Larson, May Le, Jenna Amanda Jeffers, Evan Johnson, Jacquelyn Joshua Breault, Kimberly Brodeur, Angela Lincoln, Chelsea McCarthy, Michael Mendez, Haleigh Mansfield, Alec McAleer, Kyle McKissick, Samantha Miller, Brittany Julian, Nicholas Kondek, Michael LeBlanc, Brown, Tiana Casella, Michael Cote III, Laura Millett, Seth Mix, Alexandra Msaddi, Stephan Lovely, Tyler Martin, Hannah Jacqueline Crowe, Kayla Darling, Brian Shannon Murray, Kara Ostrokolowicz, Murphy, Kari Nordbye, Kevin O’Connor, Joseph Ostrowski, Shelby Piekarczyk, Robert McFadden, Liana Montiverdi, Denielle Moore, Diezel, Christopher Dona, Shannon Courtney Pecore, Daniele Pelletier, Brittany Marisa Morelli, Hannah Oliver, Bianca Pellon, Dougherty, Chelsea Dupuis, Patrick Penttila, Nicole Ritchie, Selena Rouillard, Polselli, Matthew Rayla, Shane Reilly, Katharine Reynolds, Nathan Richard, Andrew Ravenelle, Jennifer Roy, Lauryn Fitzgerald, Nikita Giantsios, Felicia Guzman, Alexander Ryel, Craig Snow, Brittany Samia, Emily Stockhaus, Kevin Sullivan, David Ilacqua, Derek Leal, Alyssa Lefebvre, Wilkinson Jennifer Ross, Brianna Sabacinski, Kelsey Sanders, Patrick Scanlon, Dale Schremser, Rebecca Thibaudeau, Alan-Michael Turner, Eric Locwin, Kristen Martinson, Donald Brittani Vaillancourt, Kaitlyn West, Kyle McGee, Brittany Oldenburg, Rebekah Pack, CLASS OF 2012 – GRADE 10 Nicole Smith, Laura Sprague, Devyn Stearns, Katherine Stefanik, Sarah Stone, Vincent Yancik Nicole Painchaud, Jadrienne Phillips, Renae First Honors Tiberii, Joseph Wheeler, Rebecca White Pollett, Anthony Preissler, Zachary Puzo, Fadi Aldyoub, Jason Ballenas, Madeline Marissa Robertson, Nicole Shaw, Katherine Bilis, Timothy Bouchard, Deanna Calkins, LEARNING BRIEFS Mooradian receives Three from Charlton BAY PATH DUDLEY/CHARLTON ELDERLY academic honors at N.U. named to N.U. Dean’s LUNCH PROGRAM BREAKFAST BOSTON — Charlton’s ALEX MOORADIAN,a Tuesday, Feb. 23: American chop suey, Northeastern University student majoring in BOSTON — KATHERINE MONTY, who is Monday,Feb. 22: Bagel, cream cheese, cere- green beans, rolls and butter, peaches. English, was recently named to the majoring in Communication Studies, al, yogurt, juice. Thursday, Feb. 25: Sloppy Joes on a bun, University’s dean’s list for the spring semes- MATTHEW SCHMIDT, who is majoring in Tuesday, Feb. 23: Eggs and bacon, toast potato puffs, cole slaw, cake. ter, which ended in December 2009. Pharmacy,and EAMON TOBIN, who is majoring and jelly,juice or toast, cereal, juice, yogurt. in Information Science, all of Charlton, have Wednesday, Feb. 24: Blueberry coffee cake, MARCH ELDERLY LUNCH PROGRAM been named to the Dean’s list for the fall cereal, juice, yogurt. Scully makes Dean’s List semester at Northeastern University. Thursday, Feb. 25: Pancakes, syrup, juice Tuesday, March 2: Spaghetti/meat sauce, or muffin, cereal, juice, yogurt. tossed salad, rolls/butter, cake at Simmons Friday, Feb. 26: Ham, egg and cheese muf- Thursday, March 4: Cheese pizza, tossed fin, juice or muffin, cereal, juice, yogurt. salad, peaches BOSTON — LAURA SCULLY of Charlton, a Tuesday, March 9: Shepherd’s Pie, freshman at Simmons College with an unde- LUNCH rolls/butter, cake clared major, has been named to the Dean’s Monday,Feb. 22: Chicken parmesan, sauce Thursday, March 11: No School/No lunch- List for the spring semester. over spaghetti, salad, French bread and but- es served ter, fruit, dessert or plain spaghetti with Tuesday, March 16: Baked chicken , sauce. mashed potatoes, peas, rolls/butter, cake Tuesday, Feb. 23: Pork patty, gravy, sea- Thursday, March 18: Mexican fiesta soned rice, green beans, roll and butter, (meat/cheese in a taco boat), lettuce/toma- fruit, dessert or veggie burger on a bun, to, refried beans, cornbread SCHOOL NOTES Chinese Restaurant baked chips, fruit, dessert. Tuesday, March 24: American Chop Suey, Honor rolls, awards, news, and www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty Wednesday, Feb.24: Roast pork, gravy, car- green beans, rolls/butter, pineapples Thursday, March 25: Salisbury steak, events ... Let us know what’s Take-out Service rots, whipped potatoes, roll and butter, fruit, Catering Party to Your Place dessert or peanut butter and fluff sandwich. mashed potatoes, corn, rolls/butter, maca- going on at your school! Thursday, Feb. 25: BBQ beef on a roll, roons Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 baked French fries, coleslaw, fruit, dessert Tuesday, March 30: Barbecued ribs, potato (508) 909-4142 Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service puffs, mixed vegetables, rolls/butter, cake or tossed salad, roll and butter, carrot sticks. or Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm Friday, Feb. 26: Grilled cheese sandwich, [email protected]. Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday vegetable soup, potato tots, fruit, dessert. 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 THE FIVE ANSWERS… 1. Iditarod race 2. Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers 3. Grand Old Party name as a title (i.e. My Aunt 4. When it is used with a person’s Sophie makes terrific cookies.) Knight 5. Ted 14 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, February 19, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com SPORTS Rams see end to season, Clark Tourney run

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER WORCESTER — The Shepherd Hill boys’ basketball team knew what was at stake in their first round game of the Clark Tournament with the defending Large School champion and current top seed in Groton-Dunstable. A win would not only put the eighth-ranked Rams into the semifi- nals after the upset, but also propel them into an automatic spot in the Division 1 Central Mass. district tournament. Shepherd Hill played a strong game, but the Crusaders were able to grind out a 61-48 victory on Feb. 15 at the Kneller Athletic Center. The Rams’ season concluded with a record of 9-11. “We played about as well as we could play,” Shepherd Hill coach Duane Corriveau said. “We turned the ball over a little bit too much, but so did they, and that kept us in the ballgame. If we made a couple more lay-ups we would have kept it close.” The Rams turned the ball over 16 times, but Groton-Dunstable had 26 miscues, leaving coach Keith Woods in a not-so-happy state of mind after the game. “We threw the ball all over the place and weren’t focused,” he said. “They clearly didn’t come ready to play. Credit Shepherd Hill, they Nick Ethier photos came out and did what they had to Shepherd Hill’s Nathan Canty (14) and Anthony Preissler go after a loose ball. do to hang in the game. I thought (Shepherd Hill senior Anthony points of the game for his team on low against the likes of 6-foot-6 sen- Preissler wouldn’t give up, McCaffrey’s three-pointer from well Preissler) had a nice game. He did a buckets inside, and it was the ior Ryan Romich and 6-foot-5 senior though, and his old-fashioned three- beyond the college arc with 2:15 to real nice job on the box.” momentum that gave the Rams an Cam Wilcox: “They’re strong kids. I point play cut into Groton- play put the game away, 60-45. Preissler, knowing a loss would early 11-4 lead. just kept working at it, working as Dunstable’s lead, 49-37. Romich finished with a double- end his basketball career, didn’t dis- “He’s exceptional,” Corriveau hard as I could.” Classmate Kevin Pastore later hit double (14 points, 14 rebounds), appoint. The center, listed at 6-foot-2, said of Preissler. “He rises to the Groton-Dunstable made a run to a jumper off glass at the buzzer, sig- while Wilcox (12 points) and senior was giving away a handful of inches occasion. He always plays well end the first quarter and it was dead- nifying the end of the third quarter, Brian McCarron (10 points) were to the interior players of the against big people.” locked after the initial eight min- and it made the score 51-39. other double-digit scorers for the Crusaders, but he didn’t care. Said Preissler of playing down utes, 12-12. Preissler, who finished with a Crusaders. Preissler scored the first four Sophomore Matthew Rayla gave game-high 19 points and a team-high Groton-Dunstable will now play in Shepherd Hill a 20-18 lead after a nine rebounds, then got inside for the semifinal of the Large School burying a three-pointer in the sec- the first two points of the fourth bracket, where they will square off ond quarter, but the Crusaders quarter. with No. 4 Nipmuc on Feb. 18 at 7:45 scored the next seven points and did- But the 10-point gap was the clos- p.m. n’t trail again. est the Rams could get, and Groton-Dunstable made its run late in the second quarter with Preissler on the bench, and senior Derek McCaffrey (12 points) hit a trey to put his team up 30-22. The Crusaders led at halftime, 34- 25. Groton-Dunstable won third-quar- ter scoring 17-14 in a period that could have gone either way. Most of Shepherd Hill’s shots weren’t falling, and the Crusaders were for- tunate to grab the rebound and begin a fast break. Corriveau thought that that repeated sequence ultimately did his team in. “We gave away a couple of run outs that killed us,” he said. “We missed a lay-up and they threw (the Kevin Pastore attempts to dribble past a Groton-Dunstable defender. ball) down (the court) for a lay-up.” Shepherd Hill’s Kevin Pastore, right, gets introduced into the starting lineup. HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK Stonebridge Press Feb. 2 Eagles on Senior Night. Bay Path 45, Nashoba Tech 40 — The host Minutemen Scoring for Bay Path were Ellie Colon, who registered a Villager Newspapers picked up their 10th victory of the season, once again career high 19 points, Nicole Primavera (13 points), qualifying for the Central Massachusetts Division 3 Angela Colon (eight), Sam Parker (seven), Iliana Joaquin District tournament. (three) and Krystal Santa (two). Bay Path led at halftime, 27-16, and at the end of the third Feb. 12 quarter, 38-23, before holding on to the victory. Bay Path 62, South 39 — The Minutemen only led by Iliana Joaquin led the Minutemen with 12 points, while three points at halftime, 24-21, but a 38-18 second half other starters Ellie Colon (10 points), Nicole Primavera surge was enough to put away the Colonels. (nine points), Angela Colon and Sam Parker (seven The win for Bay Path came one day after losing 64-48 to points each) also contributed. Joaquin and Parker com- the Colonial Athletic League-leading Assabet squad. bined for a staggering 34 rebounds in the contest. Angela Colon scored a career high 23 points for the Feb. 9 Minutemen against South, while Ellie Colon added 17 Newspaper Inserts are one of the best Bay Path 52, Worcester Tech 35 — The host Minutemen points and Sam Parker added another 10. improved to 11-7 on the season, including a 6-5 mark in Bay Path will now await the pairings for the Central marketing tools available. the Colonial Athletic League, after dispatching the Mass. Division 3 postseason tournament. 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down to the Henry Street Field any Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Sturbridge Charlton Villager Softball league now through March 2 during one of the league meetings. For more information, call Patrick Tucker at (508) 764- can insert your accepting applications 2871. 8.5”x11” insert for only SOUTHBRIDGE — The Southbridge Softball Association is now accepting applications for teams in the $ per Slow Pitch, Jack Benny and Coed divisions. Camp Joslin fishing 38 thousand The fees for 2010 are, for applications submitted no later derby finds new home than March 2, a $400 team roster fee and a $100 forfeit fee, for a total of $500. If rosters are turned in March 3-9, the fee The annual ice fishing derby to benefit Camp Joslin will or we will Design, is $550. No rosters will be accepted after March 9. The Jack move from Leicester to Rutland. This year’s edition will be Benny team sponsor fee will be $400. While the players’ fee held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Rutland Print and Deliver your will remain at $45, a $5 fee will be charged to those players State Ramp, Long Pond, Route 122, Rutland. All ages are playing on two or more teams. The Spring One Pitch fee welcome. flyer for as little as will be $150 and includes a refundable $50 forfeit fee. All First and second place prizes will be awarded in each team rosters must contain a minimum of 10 players for category: bass, perch, and pickerel. Prizes have been $ per consideration. donated by sponsors Klem’s, Polar Kraft, Okuma Fishing, 75 thousand The Southbridge Softball Association reserves the right Eagle Claw, Falcon Rods, Yamamoto, Home Depot, to reject any team, if in the best interest of the league, even Shakespeare, Wal-Mart, Booyah, Bomber, Yum, D&G after a team entry fee and official team roster has been col- Bait/Tackle, Northeast Pizza, Mike’s Donuts, North lected. Andover Flight Academy, LCAC-TV, The TJX Companies The managers’ meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April Inc. and Rockingham Boat. 20 at the Eagles Club in Southbridge. A minimum $20 donation must be paid at registration For more information call In addition, the league is strongly considering the use of table upon arrival. Children fish for free. Proceeds will go wooden bats for men only in the Coed league. This change to Camp Joslin, a camp for children with diabetes in Donna Ogle, Advertising Executive is being considered for several reasons, including making Charlton. Make checks payable to the Barton Center. the game more competitive for all teams and to reduce or A 2010 Massachusetts fishing license is required for 508-909-4064 eliminate the chance for illegally modified bats to be used entrants 15 years of age and older (see the Mass Wildlife [email protected] in Coed league play. Web site for license requirements). Feedback is encouraged on this issue, so please feel free For more information, visit www.gofishdan.com. to discuss this with any league board member or stop www.charltonvillager.com Friday, February 19, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•15 SPORTS Auburn girls survive fourth quarter Tantasqua rally

BY JIM SARKISIAN Senior Bailey Henneman hit one of her two free throws on the SPECIAL TO THE NEWS other end, putting the Rockets up by three. After a Tantasqua time- AUBURN – More than a decade drought ended last Friday for the out, Brooks got the ball with 24 seconds remaining and hit the game- Auburn High girls’ basketball team. tying three. Brooks got a chance to win the game on a buzzer beat- It has been over 10 years since Auburn has put a basketball team er, but the ball rattled around the hoop and bounced to the floor as in the district tournament and on Senior Night, it made this event the clock expired. much more special. Brooks got 10 of her 11 points in the fourth quarter, while junior When the final second ticked off the clock, the team rushed the Katarina Muska scored a team high 14 points. court and celebrated a 64-58 overtime win. “Olivia has ice-water in her veins,” said Goyette. “She’s a kid who “Every single kid played 100 percent tonight,” said Auburn coach wants the ball at the end, and she brought us back into the game Joe Hurley.“We did everything we were supposed to do, we kept our with a couple of great shots. That buzzer-beater rattled in and out, turnovers down, and made the shots when we had to.” that would have been nice; but Auburn certainly deserved the game “To go to districts is an incredible feeling,” said Rockets senior tonight.” captain Omeche Idoko. “We lost games this year that we shouldn’t Auburn, which trailed 34-29 early in the third quarter, got back to have, and to win against Tantasqua and on our Senior NZight, it back three-pointers from senior Henneman to get them back into the feels amazing.” game. Junior point-guard Chloe Patterson worked the offense effi- Junior Brittany Gabrielian led offensively for Auburn, scoring 21 ciently for the Rockets, getting six assists. Henneman finished the points, including four points coming in the overtime period. Senior game with 11 points, while Patterson contributed with 12. captain Kate Nadeau scored three of her eight points in overtime, as Auburn started the game on a 9-0 run, and held 10-point leads at well as the foul shot that sealed the game. Idoko grabbed four numerous times during the first half. However, Tantasqua came rebounds in OT, as she dominated the boards for much of the along back at the end of the second quarter going on a 12-2 run in the final with scoring five points. four minutes before halftime. Six-foot sophomore center Nicole “We wanted this game badly,” Hurley said. “We weren’t going to Molleur scored five of her 10 points during the Tantasqua run. get this close and lose. We lost three tough games this year in the Other contributors for Tantasqua were junior Stephanie Picking final minutes and we weren’t going to let it happen.” who had 13 points, and junior Trista Kauppila who scored seven. “I give all the credit in the world to Auburn,” said Tantasqua Tantasqua faces #1 ranked Wachusett this Thursday in Fiskdale. coach Tom Goyette. “They played a heck of a ball game. They had a Tantasqua needs to win this game to qualify for the district tourna- lot of emotion going into the game; they had to get 10 [wins] and we ment. had to get 10. We have one more chance at it (playing #1 Wachusett Feb. 18), but this was the one we wanted to have.” Tantasqua trailed 53-48 with 54 seconds to play in the fourth quar- Shawn Kelley photos ter. Sophomore guard Olivia Brooks hit a three-pointer with 38 sec- Tantasqua’s Katerina Muska goes up for two. onds to go in the quarter, cutting the Auburn lead to two. Littleton too much for Oxford at Clark TIGERS KNOCK PIRATES OUT OF TOURNAMENT WITH 67-53 WIN

BY JIM SARKISIAN quarter,” coach Greenough said. “I was con- true with this game. Up in the first, down in SPECIAL TO THE NEWS cerned at the end of the quarter when our the second, and back up in the end. WORCESTER — Having only one win last defense started to deflate. That has been our Unfortunately, it was too late.” year, Oxford overcame the odds to qualify for strongpoint all year.” John Williamson and his twin brother the Clark Tournament this year. Despite the After Oxford took a 20-19 lead with 5:49 in James Williamson contributed offensively challenge they faced in Littleton, and despite the second quarter, Littleton switched to a for the Tigers. John scored a game high 21 the Pirates’ 67-53 loss Sunday, Feb. 14, they man-to man defense, which forced Oxford to points, while James put up eight. Senior Jeff knew they had improved a lot. turn the ball over. Littleton was able to go on Bielefeld dominated under the boards all “Looking at the season as a whole, I am a 22-8 run to close out the quarter. Littleton game for Littleton grabbing 17 rebounds really proud of our kids,” said Oxford coach outshot the Pirates 27-12 in the second quar- (seven offensive), blocking five shots, and Al Greenough. “To come back from one win ter. putting up eight points as well. last year and to make the Clark and the “After the run by Littleton, we got sloppy Remarkably, Oxford shot a better percent- Districts, these kids achieved a lot this year.” with our shots and turned the ball over,” said age for the game (45.5 to 43.5), but Littleton The No. 6-seeded Pirates moved to 10-6 on Greenough. “That was the difference in the attempted 18 more shots than the Pirates. the season, and now await the seedings for game, we turned the ball over way too Senior Brendon Trembley scored eight the postseason. much.” points, grabbed nine rebounds, and had five “It was quite the turnaround,” said Oxford For the game, Oxford had 25 turnovers, assists for the Pirates. senior Matthew Bixby.“I really didn’t expect while Littleton only committed 12. This is Littleton’s first Clark Tournament to make the Clark and the Districts. But we The Pirates, down by 22 at the end of the appearance since 1979 and the third in school still have the Districts to look forward to.” third quarter, came back to life at the begin- history. Oxford stuck with Littleton for much of ning of the fourth. Oxford senior Nick “These guys have really improved from the first quarter in their quarterfinal game, Fresolo scored all six of his points in the when they were freshmen and sophomores,” trading baskets on both ends. Matthew Bixby fourth on back-to-back three-pointers. said Littleton coach Mike Lombard. “It’s nice had six of his 19 points in the first quarter However, the lead was too much for Oxford to to see them enjoying this experience and all for the Pirates, while James Williamson put overcome that late in the game. of the hard work paying off.” up six for the Tigers. “We have had times this year when we No. 2 Littleton played No. 6 Sutton in the “I thought the kids played well in the first looked really good, and then there were semifinal game Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Clark. times where we struggled, because of Sutton defeated No. 3 Murdock in the previ- Shawn Kelley photos turnovers,” Greenough said. “We have had ous game Feb. 14, 58-50. an up and down season all year, and it was Oxford's Decarlo Anderson comes in for the shot. Bartlett edges Southbridge after fantastic finish

BY NICK ETHIER back to the Clark forward, hit two consecutive everyone playing defense, He also feels that despite “Playing here has been one SPORTS STAFF WRITER Tournament after taking a baskets to give the Indians a running the full court, and the record the Pioneers were of the best things I’ve done in SOUTHBRIDGE – The year off.” 74-71 lead. playing well,” Agbortoko said a good team this season. my life,” he said. “I can say Bartlett boys’ basketball team After Clark, the Indians Rosario then hit two free of the fourth quarter that “Even though we’re 5-12, every single year has been is surging and is one of the will participate in the District throws for Southbridge, but enlivened the gym. our record doesn’t show who special to me. I came from hottest teams in Central Tournament. senior Richie Alcantara’s Agbortoko, speaking on we are,” he said. “We can play Boston (in ninth grade) to Mass. Southbridge, on the Things looked promising game-winning three-point behalf of the seniors, hopes with most of the teams in the play here. Southbridge is other hand, has struggled for Bartlett early on, as the attempt at the buzzer couldn’t the young team will see how league.” always going to be in my through injuries and close run-and- gun specialists led find twine, and Bartlett special the final period of And now that the journey is heart. I love being here.” losses all season. after one quarter (20-16), at escaped with the win. play was and will apply that over, Agbortoko will remem- The two teams battled on halftime (37-28), and after “Jamal had some big bas- same energy into next season. ber it forever. Feb. 9 in what turned out to be three periods (59-44). kets for us down the stretch,” an extremely exciting game, But the fourth quarter saw Paranto said, as the senior one in which the visiting the Pioneers turn to the run- finished with a double-dou- Indians held a big lead, lost it, ning game as well, and it ble, scoring 20 points and and eventually regained it for worked well as Southbridge grabbing 12 rebounds. “He the win. netted 29 points in the eight- came in during the beginning Bartlett prevailed in the minute frame. of the year out of shape. He’s high-scoring affair, 75-73. With just under four min- starting to feel his legs right The Indians are going to utes to play a four point now at the right time.” use the game — played in sequence in little time on two Other main contributors front of a boisterous crowd on lay-ups by Pioneers’ sopho- for the Indians against Southbridge’s Senior Night — more Enrique Ortiz cut into Southbridge who will also as a learning experience. Bartlett’s lead, 70-61. need to contribute come tour- “During one of our time- Then junior Eric Lincoln nament time include junior outs I told the kids, if any- came away with a steal and a Adam Sgariglia (17 points), thing right now, try to keep bucket, and the lead was sophomore Nick Kobel (15 our composure,” Bartlett down to seven points. points, all on three-pointers), coach Tony Paranto said. “If One Ortiz free throw and a senior Robert Mitchell (12 you’re going to win games at traditional three-point play points), senior Shaheem the next level, the Clark from senior Hashian Rosario Torres (seven points), and Tournament and Districts, with 2:20 to go in the game senior Robert Bouchard, who you need to get in these and all of a sudden Bartlett’s was plagued by foul trouble games.” safe lead was now a close 70-67 against the Pioneers. The Indians concluded contest. Meanwhile Rosario, their regular season at 10-6 With 1:57 showing on the Alcantara, Agbortoko, and after winning five in a row clock senior Michael Leo Ortega played in their and eight of nine. They will Agbortoko hit two free final home contest for next play in the Small School throws, and Bartlett still had- Southbridge. bracket of the Clark n’t managed to score, so it Agbortoko had a double- Tournament. Bartlett, the No. was a one-point game. double (15 points, 11 8 seed, will play top ranked With 90 ticks of the clock rebounds), Rosario scored 15 Maynard at 7:45 p.m. on Feb. left Rosario went in for a fast points, Alcantara had seven 14. break lay-up, and the points and seven rebounds, “We’re looking forward to Pioneers had their first lead and Ortega scored seven it,” Paranto said of the presti- of the second half, 71-70. points. gious tournament. Paranto called his time out Ortiz led the Pioneers with “[Maynard has] a terrific to motivate his kids, and sen- 18 points, while Lincoln had player in Mike Fowler, but ior Jamal Carlson stepped up seven points and seven our kids are happy to be huge. rebounds. there. We’re very excited to go Carlson, a bruising 6-foot-2 “It felt really good seeing 16 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, February 19, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com CALENDAR

Continued from page 12 SATURDAY, MARCH 27 CHARLTON — The Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation Board of Directors invites you to share a dazzling evening of dining, dancing, silent raffle and keepsake photos by Bannister digital Photography of Charlton. Join us at our first gala fundraising event, a semiformal dance, at the Overlook Hotel Reception Room. Purchase tickets online by March 6 at www.dcedfoundation.org. Limited seating available. Unable to attend but wish to contribute? Choose one of the following tax-deductible sponsor levels and receive recognition at the event and on our web site: Cha-Cha-Cha Level - up to $100; Tango Level - $101 to $200; Waltz Level - $201-plus. Mail check made payable to the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation, Inc. PO Box 92, Dudley, MA 01571. All proceeds will benefit the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation Inc. THURSDAY, APRIL 1 STURBRIDGE — Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. (RRI), one of Central Massachusetts’ leading providers of services for people living with developmental disabilities, is holding its annual Wine, Beer & Food Festival on Thursday, April 1 at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 8. The charity festival, sponsored by Old Sturbridge Village and Yankee Spirits, will feature a variety of wines and some of New England’s best beers, as well as food prepared by the area’s top chefs. The evening will also include a silent auction and live entertainment by musician Rob Adams. Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at the door, online at rehabre- sourcesinc.org, or by calling (508) 347-8181. All proceeds support people living with developmental disabilities in our community. ONGOING

CELEBRATE RECOVERY CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's Celebrate Recovery celebrated God's healing power in our lives through eight recovery principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps. This experience allows us to be changed. We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths, and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God's grace in solving our life problems. By work- ing the steps and applying their Biblical principles, we begin to grow spir- itually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the principles we discover our person- al, loving and forgiving Higher Power — Jesus Christ. Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road. For more information, call Elaine at 508-248-7597 or visit charltonbap- tist.org FRIENDS INVITE PUBLIC TO MONTHLY MEETING CHARLTON _ The Friends of the Charlton Public Library invites the public to attend its next monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. T in the children’s story room on the lower level of the library. New members, current members and non-members are always welcome. We will continue our discussions of new events and programs. Our pho- tography/calendar contest is underway and we anticipate another tremen- dous response. We will be launching our supermarket receipts program in the near future and will release our first quarterly newsletter later this winter. As always, meeting attendees are invited to enjoy a cup of gourmet cof- fee, tea or hot chocolate, courtesy of the Friends. Light refreshments will also be available. For more information about the meeting or the Friends group, please call the library at 508-248-0452 or contact Phyllis Hanlon at 508-248-5161 or [email protected] STURBRIDGE VILLAGER Serving The Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales

CHARLTON VILLAGER Serving Charlton, BSection Charlton City ILLAGER FEBRUARY 19, 2010 and Charlton Depot V Mailed free to requesting homes The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Island Castaways and the Usual Suspects play for Haiti

ailing from South Central Massachusetts, The Island Castaways band specializes in Hthe engaging yet relaxing genre of music made famous by Jimmy Buffett. This Friday, the 19th, they join forces with another local group, the Usual Suspects, as well as 98.9 radio personali- ties Adam Webster and Matt Majkas, all to benefit the earthquake stricken peo- ple of Haiti. Both bands are really enthu- siastic to put on a great show. Says the Castaways Joe Holea of the people who have helped make this event happen, “No matter what difficulties we are struggling with, we still come togeth- er and help those in need.” The Benefit Evening for Haiti Relief is happening Friday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. at 12 Crane in Southbridge. On Saturday, Feb. 20, Slo-Grass, a Worcester-based bluegrass and acoustic music band will be the featured perform- ers at the February Grass Roots Coffeehouse show. They play everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Dylan to Bill Monroe and Buddy Holly, plus some of their own original songs too. The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is locat- ed at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge. Doors open at 6:45, concert starts at 7:30. Tickets available at the door for $12/$10 seniors & members/$5 students. For more info visit slograss.com, or call Bob @617-429-0347, or email apland- [email protected]. The Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Island Castaways Church hosts an open mic night every SATURDAY, FEB. 20 7 p.m., Chooch’s, North Brookfield Fred’s Brickhouse Cafe, Willamantic, second and fourth Tuesday of the month *Blues Jam w/Dwight Perry & CT (barring holidays). Sign-ups start at *Bill McCarthy, 8:30 p.m., Spruce T’Rumble Band, 4 p.m., Trumbull Bar & *Yankee Notions, 7 pm, Auditorium at 5:45pm. We welcome songwriters, poets, Street Tavern, Clinton Grille, Spencer Nichols College, 118 Center Road, stand-up, and many other forms of *Steve Willey, 7:30 p.m., Tavern on the *Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 Dudley, MA entertainment! (Family friendly,please!) Common, Rutland p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, There is a requested $3 donation, which THURSDAY, FEB. 25 *Wibble & Friends, Statz Sports Bar & West Glocester, R.I. goes directly to the BUUC. Hosted by Grill, North Brookfield Amy Herrera of Fiske and Herrera. *Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville’s MONDAY, FEB. 22 *Lisa Martin, 7:30 p.m., The Copper For more information or for a featured Pub, 40 Chestnut Street, Spencer Stallion, Sturbridge slot, please contact Amy Herrera at ajh- *The Wills, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 *Rob Adams, 6-10 p.m., Ugly Duckling [email protected] Sturbridge, p.m., Vinny T’s, 7 Boston Turnpike, loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Finally, local duo on the rise Tall *Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling Shrewsbury Sturbridge *Jim Shiffrin, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Heights (a.k.a. Paul and Tim) will be loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, TUESDAY, FEB. 23 competing in the No Contracts Needed Sturbridge Brickhouse Cafe, Willamantic, CT Battle of the Bands on Friday, Feb. 19 t *Slograss, 7:30 p.m., Rockdale *Open Mic w/Amy Herrera, 5:45 p.m., McGann’s Pub near North Station, Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, BUUC, 9 Upper River St., On the If you’re a live act that would like to be Boston. Online voting is at www.nocon- Northbridge Common, Brookfield, $3 featured, know of someone else who is, or tractsneeded.com *The Breakfast w/The Stop & The *Jared Fiske, 7:30 p.m., The Copper simply want to let us know about an Shoeless Boys, 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Stallion, 538 Main St., Sturbridge upcoming gig, e-mail me at the address FRIDAY, FEB; 19 Southbridge, $10 21+ , $15 18-20 *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 below. Anything I get before Friday of each week will make the following *Sam James, Statz Sports Bar & Grill, *EQUINOX, 8 p.m., The Cannery, 12 p.m., Greendale’s Pub, Worcester Friday’s paper. Keep the music live and 341 North Main St., North Brookfield Crane, Southbridge, MA, Wednesday, Feb. 24 not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & *Billy GoodSpeed, 9 p.m., Ye Olde *TripleShot, 9 p.m., The Pump House, *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 Central MA! Email Mark: Tavern, West Brookfield Southbridge p.m., Beatniks, Worcester [email protected]. *Fergus “Green St.” CD Release Party, *Tom Revane, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s *OPEN MIC w/ Russ Mineau, 7-10 8 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, Worcester Steakhouse, Auburn p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT “B&E”, 7 p.m., 9’s Neighborhood Bar, *Live Music Night w/”B&E” Band, *Bruce Johns Jam-a-long, 6:30 p.m., 136 Millbury Street, Worcester Darcy Panarelli, Larry, Gerry Cullan, *Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling the Matt Brouer Trio, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, a.m., PACC, 37 Harris Street, Webster Don’t Tie up an Sturbridge *”Poolshark” Dave’s Sublime Cover, 8 WHAT? Emergency Ambulance for *Lovecats, 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 16 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR OWN Holland Road, Wales *Delta Generators, 8 p.m., The Vanilla *Weight of Gravity, 9 p.m., TJ Bean, Pomfret, CT, $12 LUMBER MILL? Non-emergency Transport O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, *Lisa Martin, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle *EARTHQUAKE RELIEF BENEFIT at The Laurel House, Dayville, CT Call CONCERT FEATURING THE ISLAND *Open Mic with Music Center of FIND SOMEONE WHO CASTAWAYS and THE USUAL SUS- Norwich, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Brickhouse K’s PECTS, 8 p.m., The Cannery, 12 Crane, Cafe, Willamantic, CT DOES ON OUR Southbridge, $10 *Hillbillies w/ Extreme Measures - Ambulance *Perseverance and Natalie Mercado Benefit concert & dinner for Daily EASY-TO-USE w/Just Brad, 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Bread, 5:30 pm, East Woodstock ONLINE DIRECTORY. Service Southbridge, 21+ $5, 18-20 $10 Congregational Church, Woodstock, CT, *The Reprobates, 9 p.m., The Pump $7/$15 All local. House, Southbridge 508-987-2254 SUNDAY, FEB. 21 All the time. *The Electric Trains, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Working with congress to lower ambulance rates. Brickhouse Cafe, Willamantic, CT *Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3-

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FRIDAY, FEB. 19 There is a "Once You're In, You're In" policy. oldest Model Railroad Clubs on the East Coast, is holding its The dance will be chaperoned, but we are still looking for 19th annual show and sale, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Auburn NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Conn. — The Knights of volunteers to help! If you want to help, or if you are looking for Elks Club, 754 Southbridge St. Columbus Council 2087 will hold weekly fish fries during Lent more information, e-mail the Recreation Committee at reccom- Admission: $5; children under 12 free. from noon-7 p.m. at the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive. The [email protected] or call 508-340-2730. For more information, contact Ralph Kimball, 508-755-1873, menu consists of fish and chips ($9), scallops ($10), clams ($12), Remember, the dance is open to all students in grades 6-8, so [email protected] and www.wmrr.org. fish and scallops or fish and clams ($15), and a fisherman’s plat- come on out and have a great time with your friends! The 40 x 60 Worcester Model Railroad Club layout will be ters ($15). open and operating using Digital Command Control and is Dates included are Fridays during Lent: Feb. 19 and 26, as STURBRIDGE — Old Sturbridge Village and Area Business only 15 minutes from the show in Dudley. For directions go to well as March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2 For more information, Community Business Associates networking/referral group www.wmrr.org. call 860-923-2967 or the Council 2087 Web site at meets. [email protected]. Guest speaker is Old Sturbridge Village Development CHARLTON — Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary offers a bird SATURDAY, FEB. 20 Director Aaron McGarry, focusing on the museum’s business house making program, from 1-3 p.m. sponsorships and its commercial relations in the area. Learn about Blue Birds and other species. DUDLEY — The First Congregational Church of Dudley,135 Time is 7:15-8:30 a.m. at Oliver Wight Tavern, Old Sturbridge Register at 508-248-5516 or e-mail capenhill @ charter.net. 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Guest speaker will be OSV Development Director Aaron The program, presented by the Tantasqua Fine Arts McGarry.McGarry joined OSV in 2007 as director of corporate Department features Encore, the high school’s show choir SOUTHBRIDGE — The Pumpernickel Puppets appear in relations, expanding to director of corporate and government group as well as The Maestros, the junior high show choir. The “The Frog Prince” at the Quinebaug Valley Council for the relations in 2008. As director of development he is responsible mother’s show choir, Maternal Instinct, will also perform as Arts & Humanities “The Arts Center,” 111 Main St., at 11 a.m. for corporate and government relations and individual and well as the High School Concert Chorus, which will perform a Adults: $5; children with an adult is no charge. foundation giving. He previously worked as a mortgage loan medley from “Les Miserables.” Admission is $7 for adults and Sponsored by United Lens. officer and as a congressional staff aide in Connecticut. Last $5 for students and seniors. All tickets will be sold at the door. For cancellations due to weather call the Arts Center. year the Village eliminated its operating deficit for the first If you have any questions, please call Christing Costello at 508- For the calendar of all events, visit our Web site: time in nearly a decade, and it has seen dramatic increases in 347-9301 X 1133. www.qvcah.org or call: The Arts Center (508)764-3341, or e-mail fundraising. Business and professional people may visit CBA us at: [email protected]. meetings as guests at no charge for speakers, networking SATURDAY, MARCH 6 opportunities and community news updates. Meetings AUBURN — The March meeting of the Massachusetts SOUTHBRIDGE — A monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast will adjourn by 8:30 a.m. CBA is a program of the Central Mass Society of Genealogists, Inc Worcester Chapter will be held in be held at the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge on Ashland Avenue, South Chamber of Commerce. CBA is focused on the area from the Merriam Room at the Auburn Public Library, 369 from 7-11 a.m. Dudley-Charlton, Southbridge, Sturbridge and the Tantasqua Southbridge St. (Route 12). The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children. Kids under 8 eat free. towns. For more information, visit www.communitybusines- The meeting will begin at 10 a.m., with the meeting room For more information, call Eric at 508-943-0106. sassociates.org or e-mail info@communitybusinessassoci- opening at 9:30 a.m. We’ll open with a short business meeting SOUTHBRIDGE — The Quinebaug Masonic Lodge will hold ates.org. before turning the time over to Meldon Wolfgang for his pres- its monthly all you can eat breakfast from 7 – 11 a.m. at the entation entitled, “Troy Papers Please Copy: Beyond-The- Lodge on Ashland Avenue. The menu includes: pancakes, NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Conn. — The Knights of Basics Tips and Techniques for Using Newspapers in Belgian waffles, bacon, sausage, eggs, beans, toast and custom- Columbus Council 2087 will hold weekly fish fries during Lent Genealogical Research”. order omelettes. Admission is $7 adults, $5 for seniors with from noon-7 p.m. at the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive. The The public is invited to attend and you may bring along a children under 8 admitted free. Bring the whole family. menu consists of fish and chips ($9), scallops ($10), clams ($12), friend as well as your morning coffee and donuts. For more fish and scallops or fish and clams ($15), and a fisherman’s plat- information concerning this meeting, future meetings and BRIMFIELD — The Brimfield Democratic Party will hold its ters ($15). speaker subjects, visit our website: www.massachusettssoci- caucus 1 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex, Main Street. All regis- Dates included are Fridays during Lent: including March 5, etyofgenealogists.org (or: www.massog.org). tered Democrats are invited to attend. Delegates to the 12, 19, 26, and April 2 For more information, call 860-923-2967 or Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention on June 4 and 5 the Council 2087 Web site at [email protected]. WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary continues its lecture will be selected. This year’s convention will be held in series with a talk on “Shrubs for the Home Landscape.” At 1:30 Worcester. BRIMFIELD — “So You Wanna Go to Ghana?” Come to p.m. Spring is right around the corner. Today’s talk will focus Hitchcock Free Academy on to enjoy this free presentation by on a variety of native shrubs for use in the home landscape WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary continues its lecture Abbie Gregory as part of our Brown Baggers program. Hear that are both aesthetically pleasing and excellent for wildlife. series with a talk on “Beetles and Flowering Plants,” at 1:30 about the land, people, culture, and travel tales from her trip to To be held at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, free of charge. p.m. There are over 30,000 species of beetles in the U.S. and Ghana through a non-profit organization called Cross Cultural Please call 267-9654 to make a reservation. Canada and almost 300,000 world-wide! There are also over Solutions. 250,000 species of flowering plants world-wide. It is no sur- The Brown Baggers cordially invites the public to attend this SUNDAY, MARCH 7 prise that beetles are important pollinators of our plants. free program which incorporates good food (yours) with good Come learn more about this unique relationship and fun facts company and interesting topics and performances. Coffee and BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Unitarian Universalist about the Era of Beetles and Flowering Plants. To be held at tea are available for a .50 donation. Lunch is from 12:30 – 1pm Church’s BUUC Concert celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, free of charge. Please call and the speaker/presenter from 1 – 2pm. Call 413-245-9977 or Traditional Irish Group, Kinvara, in concert at 3 p.m. The con- 267-9654 to make a reservation. visit us on the web for more information: www.hitchcocka- cert will be held at the church located at 9 Upper River St. (on cademy.org . the Brookfield Common). The event is open to the public. DUDLEY — The First Congregational Church of Dudley,135 Suggested donation is $10; $8 for students and seniors; children Center Road is holding a Roast Turkey Dinner. The menu will STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge Worship Center presents 12 and under are free. Fiddler Jim Buchanan, flute, penny include: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, butternut “A New Day” with Keith Gerner, founder of Audio Visual whistle, and spoons player Jimmy Gleason and percussionist squash, turnip, and cranberry sauce. Dessert will be pumpkin Ministries in Ireland today through Sunday, Feb. 28. A regular Joey Sullivan on the bodhran drum, will be joined by local squares. Servings will be at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Adults: $8; teacher on UCB Europe, Gerner will teach his series with the musician and songwriter, Rob Adams on vocals and guitar. Preteens: $4. Children 5 and under free. Reservations are goal of helping people overcome personal limitation by grow- Together they will bring the jigs and reels of Ireland alive in advised. Please Call Teri Greene at (508)731-0421.Tickets are ing into the fullness of Christ. Sessions are at 7 p.m. Friday, this seasonal concert. Kinvara has performed across Ireland also sold at the door. Handicapped Accessible. Feb. 26; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 27 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday,Feb. from their namesake village of Kinvara in County Galway to 28. Please contact the Worship Center 508-347-9642 or at the Web Dublin, and is a perennial favorite in New England as well. STURBRIDGE —The Rimscha Concert Series presents an site www.sturbridgeworshipcenter.blogspot.com. Sponsored by The Black Tavern Historical Society. All-Mozart Evening featuring a string quartet, Brookfield WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 Brass, Soprano Rochelle Bard and Baritone Kenneth Mattice, SATURDAY, FEB. 27 under the direction of Virginia Bailey. Join us at 7:30 p.m., 16 CHARLTON — Staying faithful, committed and encouraged SOUTHBRIDGE — As a change of pace, and in order to Church St., Sturbridge to relieve your cabin fever. The mission in your marriage will be the emphasis of Focus on the accommodate the busy schedules of our current and prospec- of the Rimscha Concert Series is to bring quality music per- Family’s Focus on Marriage Conference to be shown live via tive members, Woman in Business, Inc. will hold a luncheon formances to the Central Mass Area in the classical tradition. satellite at Charlton Baptist Church. “Focus on Marriage: meeting this month at 12 Crane Street. If you wish to attend, Concerts are free and families with aspiring musicians are Celebrating God’s Design for Commitment” will be held from you must pre-register by Friday,March 5 by either calling (508) especially invited to attend. Please visit our web site at 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Charlton Baptist, 50 Hammond Hill 764-1657, or visiting our website at www.sturbridge.org. The Rimschaconcerts.org. Road. The conference fee is $20 and includes a catered lunch. luncheon meeting will be from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Registration will begin at 11:45 a.m. The cost for this luncheon MONDAY, FEB. 22 The conference will include inspiring testimonies from oth- ers who’ve overcome marital struggles. In addition, a number will be $15 per person and it will include soup, salad, a deli AUDITIONS of speakers will provide their perspective on strengthening board and dessert. Our meetings are open to the public. SOUTHBRIDGE — Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. will hold marriage including authors Gary Thomas, Francis Chan, The guest speaker is Susan Lyons, the sole proprietor of auditions for “Love, Sex and the IRS.” Men and women are Stephen Kendrick and Gary Chapman; relationship coun- Lyons Investigations, Worcester, who has been in business needed for this May comedy.Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. selors Les and Leslie Parrott; and actor Kirk Cameron and his since 1993. Susan specializes in insurance fraud investigations, in the Gateway Arts Barn, 111 Main St. wife Chelsea. and is a leader in employer background investigation. She also John Kennedy is directing, with Mary Gahagan as producer. Tickets are available at Charlton Baptist or MorningStar conducts civil and criminal investigations for the legal com- For more information, call Gateway at 508-764-4531 or just Bookstore (cash only) in Auburn. Deadline to purchase tickets munity.Susan is an expert in domestic, family and matrimoni- wear comfortable clothes and come to auditions. is Feb. 20. For more details on the conference itself, go to al investigations as well, and has been featured in the April www.charltonbaptist.org. For ticket nformation, call Charlton 2009 issue of P.I. Magazine in an article called “Investigating BRIMFIELD — Make a garden bench at Hitchcock Free Baptist at 508.248.4488 or email focusonmarriage@charlton- Teenagers’ Activities. Susan is also licensed in the states of Academy in one of our concrete casting classes. Choose from baptist.org New Hampshire and Connecticut. many styles and designs, then mix and pour; remove your Woman in Business, Inc. provides a network for women who bench from the mold two days later. Benches are made in sep- WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary continues its lecture own their business, or are working in a business, through shar- arate pieces for easy transport home. Join instructor Pete series with a talk on “Backyard Birding and Beyond,” at 1:30 ing their knowledge and experiences. The group meets the sec- Robitaille of Cornerstone Creations in Sturbridge for this fun p.m. Today’s lecture will focus on birds that can be observed in ond Wednesday of every month. and educational 2-evening workshop today and Wednesday your own backyard and beyond. We will discuss feeding, SATURDAY, MARCH 13 from 6:30 - 9pm. The fee is $82 per bench for residents of housing, identification, songs and calls and ways to make your Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge and Wales; all others please add habitat more bird-friendly. To be held at the Norcross Wildlife WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary continues its lecture $5. Call 413-245-9977 or visit us on the web for more informa- Sanctuary,free of charge. Please call 267-9654 to make a reser- series with a talk on “How Green is Your Forest?” at 1:30 p.m. tion: www.hitchcockacademy.org . vation. One thing that grows quite well in New England is trees. Also offered is “Pen Defense — Practical Awareness and Massachusetts is pursuing the most rigorous standards set Self-Defense” class at Hitchcock Free Academy from 6:30 – 8:30 AUBURN — A Winter Warming faculty concert will be held forth by the Forest Stewardship Council to promote ecological- p.m. The purpose of this one-evening class is to make stu- at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall at Pakachoag Music School of ly beneficial, socially responsible, economically viable forest dents (16 years – adult) more prepared and safer in all environ- Greater Worcester. Featuring music by Beethoven, Mozart, management practices. Doug Hutcheson, Green Certification ments. A pen used as defense is integrated into all areas of the Casella, Honnegar, and Villa Lobos with Pakachoag Music Private Lands Service Forester, will explain what green certifi- class. The instructor is Brian Bisceglia, Sho Dan, and the fee School of Greater Worcester faculty playing violin, cello, flute, cation is and how you, as a consumer,can purchase green wood is $25 for residents of Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge and piano, and clarinet. An interesting array of solo and chamber products. To be held at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary,free of Wales; all others please add $5. Call 413-245-9977 or visit us on music designed to warm your hands and souls on a cold win- charge. Please call 267-9654 to make a reservation the web for more information www.hitchcockacademy.org. ter’s day.Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accept- THURSDAY, MARCH 18 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 ed for the Save The Pianos Fund. Refreshments following the concert. Performers are Dr. Maxim Korn and Peter Hughes, DUDLEY — "Webster, Dudley, and Oxford During the 19th BRIMFIELD — “Fitness Fusion” classes at Hitchcock Free violinists; Caroline-Reiner Williams, Cello; Lea Lucia Lipner Century,” a digital presentation and book signing by authors Academy; new sessions start. Learn a total body workout suit- and Curtis Smith, Pianists; Amy Carroll, Flute; Nike Beaudry, Paul Macek and James Morrison, at 7 p.m., at The Black ed to you! This class includes cardiovascular, core balance, Clarinet. Tavern, 138 Center Road. and strength workouts. Get in shape and stay that way Free and Open to all. SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEB. 27-28 through this class! Students will need a stability ball for this SATURDAY, MARCH 20 five-class session; choose from Friday mornings, 9 – 10 a.m., or HARTFORD — The Connecticut Cake Competition and Cake Wednesday evenings, 6 – 7 p.m. The Wednesday evening class- Challenge will be held both days at the Hartford Marriott CHARLTON — The Cinderella Project is happy to announce es are beginning- to intermediate-level, and the Friday morn- Downtown, 200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford. This year’s there will be a unique fundraiser to help women of all ages ing classes are suited to all levels. The instructor is Julie theme is “Child’s Play.” afford that SPECIAL DRESS! Gerrish, Certified Personal Trainer, N.A.S.M. The fee is $58 TLC’s Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss, will make a special Come to the Charlton Senior Center, 37 Main St., from 10 a.m. for one or $99 for two simultaneous sessions, for residents of appearance. Stop by for “Brunch with Buddy,” followed by a to 4 p.m. Check out affordable cocktail dresses and gowns for Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge, and Wales; all others please two-hour presentation during which he will talk about his your upcoming proms and formals. add $5. There is also a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor cakes, his famous family and his very popular TV show. A Prices range from $15-$25. Dressing rooms available. on the first class, for a resistance band, or students may bring photo opportunity will follow. Valastro will later serve as a Proceeds will benefit Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter their own. Call 413-245-9977 or visit us on the web for more judge for the Live Cake Challenge in the afternoon. (F.O.C.A.S.) Check out the Web site – www.focascharlton.org - information: www.hitchcockacademy.org . Challenges spotlight sugar artists creating in front of a live for a sneak preview of some of the beautiful dresses that will FRIDAY, FEB. 26 audience. With only 3 1/2 hours to work, celebrity judges will be available. explain the techniques and announce their winners. For more information/donations/questions, call Diane SOUTHBRIDGE — The Southbridge Recreation Committee, For more information, to purchase your tickets or for a reg- Doherty at 774-272-1651. with support from Big Bunny Supermarket and Zoe's Pizza, is istration form, visit the Web site at proud to bring the Friday Night Dance back to Southbridge. www.ctcakecompetition.com. Or contact event directors at WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary continues its lecture If you are or have a student in grades 6-8, come to Lasalle [email protected], or call Kathy Farner at (860) 786- series with a talk on “The Flynt Quarry Lands,” at 1:30 p.m. Hall at Notre Dame on Main Street, from 6-9:30 p.m. for fun, 8817 or Beth Lee Spinner at (860) 617-3989. Take a “virtual” walk around the Flynt Quarry Lands and dis- food and, of course, music. cover the history of this property and Flynt Quarry. Learn A DJ will provide the tunes. Refreshments will be available. SUNDAY, FEB. 28 about the quarrying, where Monson Granite went, and what Admission is $5 per person. AUBURN — Worcester Model Railroaders, Inc., one of the Continued on page 6 Friday, February 19, 2010 • THE VILLAGER • 3 HOME How To Cut Your Heating Bill And Still Stay Warm

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SOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE NEW PRICE SOLD WEBSTER – DUDLEY – CHARLTON – WEBSTER WEBSTER – WEBSTER 63 Bigelow Rd! 7 Rm 4 Piasta Road! "Grand DUDLEY – 10 Raymond Street! 8 Rm 139 Berry Corner Rd! – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm 34 Colonial Rd! Across DUDLEY – This One’s “ON DEPOSIT”! – 4 Surrey Lane! Antique Cape set on 1 Acre! View Estates" Garrison Colonial! Split! Half Acre Lot! In Ground Pool 9 Rm Tudor! In-Law Potential! 3/4 Cape! Applianced Kit w/Wood Flr! From Lake – Beach Rights! Basically Similar One to be Built - 60 Eagle Drive! Conveniently Located! 6 Rm Ranch! Acres! Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds! Conveniently Located w/Easy 395 1+Acre! Center Hall! 24' Liv Rm! w/New Liner! Open Flr Plan! Frplcd Liv DinRm w/Hrdwds! Frplcd LivRm! Brand New! Completely Renovated Inside Spacious 2760’! Granite Kitchen! Move-in Condition! Applianced Kit, Liv "Never Used" Fireplace! Din Rm 2 Frplcs! Office! 3/5 Bdrms! 19X25 Rm & 2 of 3 Bdrms w/Wood Laminate Access! 3 Bedrooms - 1st Floor Rm & Din Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super LL FamRm - & Out! 5 Rm Colonial! 2 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! All Hardwoods! 3 Bdrms plus Office! w/Hrdwds! Applianced! 3Bdrms! Fam Rm! 3 Tile Baths! Deck! Green Applianced Kit w/ Tile Flr! Front to Back Flrs! 15x22’ Fam Rm w/Brick Hearth/ Baths Including Master - 2 Full’s Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! 3Z Oil! 2.5 Baths! 2X6 Construction! Master! 1.5 Baths! Aluminum Siding! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 2 Car House! Garages Attached & Under! Liv Rm w/Wood Flr! Deck! The Work's Wood Stove & Wet Bar! 6 Panel Wood Oil Heat! Won’t Last! Recently Remodeled! Super Fam Rm! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! Hydro Air! 2 Car Garage! Garage! Super Shed! Won't Last Long! $229,900.00 New Furnace & Water Heater! been Done - Just Move In! $362,900.00 Drs! Garage Under! Private Back Yard $169,900.00 $269,900.00 Dead End Street! $299,900.00 $204,900.00 $189,900.00 w/Babbling Brook! $219,900.00

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE NEW PRICE WEBSTER OXFORD – 1 Wild Rose St! Chaffee OXFORD – 51 Charlton St! Updated 6 WEBSTER – 17 Perryville Rd! 7 Rm – 493/495 School Street! WEBSTER – 4 Fifth St! Conveniently WEBSTER – 28 Skyview Lane! 6 Rm THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! 6 SOUTHBRIDGE – 36 Arland Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 School Near! Corner Lot! 4+ Rm Rm Colonial! 3 Bdrms! Renovations - Cape! Super Fenced Back Yard w/In Located 7 Rm Cape! Corner Lot w/Nice Raised Ranch! Quick Highway Access! Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Flr Drive! 6 Rm Cape! .95Acres! Ranch w/Recent Roof & Replacement 2nd Flr Addition, Furnace, Roof, Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Shaded Side Yard! Eat-in Kitchen! Plan! Applianced! Recently Finished Grnd Pool! 1 Acre! Eat-in Kit! Form Din Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Dead End Street! Living Room and 3 Applianced Eat-in Kitchen! Din & Liv Windows! Eat-in Kit! Liv Rm & 2 Bdrms Windows, Siding, Pellet Stove, Etc! Living Rm & Family Rm with Wall to Bedrooms w/Hardwood Floors! Lower Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Rm w/Wall to Wall! 3 Bdrms w/Wall w/Hardwoods under the Carpets! Full Spacious Liv Rm! Huge Master Rm! 23’Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Frplcd Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Wall Carpeting! 3 Bedrooms! 3 Season Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage Fam/Spa Rm! 1 Car Under + 2 Car Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent Level Family Rm - Possible 4th to Wall! 2 Full Baths - 1 w/Whirlpool Bath! Updating/ Cosmetics Needed w/Walk-In Closet! Fenced Back Yard! Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! Porch! FHA by Gas Heat! Replacement w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex Great Commuting Location! Detached w/Game Rm Above! Bedroom! Newer Windows! Tub! Wrap Around Mahogany But Worth It! New Title V Septic New Electric! etc. Windows! Vinyl Siding! Town Services! Deck! 1.39 Acres! $189,900.00 System! $129,900.00 $219,900.00 $289,900.00 $199,900.00 $179,900.00 $179,900.00 $217,900.00 Farmer’s Porch!

NEW LISTING ONON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING SOLD NEW PRICE DUDLEY – 3 Boys & Girls Club St! WEBSTER – 5 Harvard St! Being Built WEBSTER – 11 Morris St! 6 Rm WEBSTER LAKE - Well Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 705 Treasure Island! WEBSTER – 3 Third Street! WEBSTER - 7 Park Ave - East Main SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! Former Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for Now! 28x50' Split! Open Flr Plan! Kit Cape! Easy Access to 395, Shopping, Own Your Own Private Island! 9Rms! Townhouse End Unit! Move-in Condition! Conveniently Located 2 Family! 5/6 Street Near! Residence or Ideal Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp! a Civic Organization, Church, or other w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm & 3 Banks, School! Ideal Back Yard! Eat-in 5Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Recently 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Rooms! 2/3 Bedrooms! Recent Roof, Business/Professional Location! Applianced Custom Kit w/Center Non-Profit Group! Would Make a Great Renovated! Hrdwd Flrs! Frplcd Liv Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master Bath! 2 Applianced Kit! Liv Rm & Fam Rm Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Windows, Electrical, Furnace & Hot Corner Lot - 2 Driveways! Expandable 6 Island! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 Public or Private Gym/Workout Facility! Rm! Wrap Around Porch! Panoramic Rm Brick Cape! 3 1st Flr Bdrms w/Hrdwds! 3/4 Bdrms! 1st Flr Master Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! Water! Updated Bathroom! 2 Car Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Hardwood Basketball Court! 2 Bowling Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! 2X6 Views! Outdoor Pavilion! Plenty of C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! w/Hardwoods! 2 Frplcs! Walk-up 2nd Lanes in Lower Level! Construct! C/Air Add $6K! w/Hrdwd Flr! Updated Windows, Siding, Garage! Double Lot! Don’t Delay! Walkout Lower Level! Enjoy all Lake Dockage! Mostly Furnished! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Flr w/Room to Expand! Check it Out! $498,500.00 $174,900.00 $239,900.00 Heat & Electric! $195,900.00 $579,900.00 $259,900.00 $199,900.00 $194,900.00 Living has to Offer!

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLD WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 805 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare WEBSTER LAKE! Middle Pond Southern WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE! Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Ernest Street, w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Island! Custom WATERFRONT Unit! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of Find! Almost New! Custom Quality Exposure! Panoramic Lake Views! 112’ Townhouse! Move-in Condition! 6 Rms, 2 South Facing! Panoramic Views of Across South Pond! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Lake Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! South Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! 8Rms! All the Extra’s! Beautiful Waterfront! Level 13,016’ Lot! Sandy Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Middle Pond! Beautiful Sunrises! 8Rm Custom Colonial! Panoramic Views! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Appliances! Custom Floor Plan! Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Shoreline! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Kit! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Colonial! Lake Facing Frplcd Liv Rm & Granite Kit! Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Hardwoods/ Tile/ Wall to Wall! 2 Bdrms Level Kitchens! Beautifully Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Lake Facing Master Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! C/Air! Mstr Bdrm! Hrdwds! Applianced! Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! Professionally – Custom Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Landscaped! 26X30' Garage! & Master Bath! 3Baths! Office! Hrdwds Bdrms! Master Bath! 3 Skylights! 2 Car Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Rm/4th Bdrm! Don't Delay! Garage! Convenient Killdeer Island! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Frplcd Fam Rm! Garage! 3Z CAir! 3Z Gas Roof 07! Siding 09! & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Level! 2Car Beach! Heated Pool! $249,900.00 $449,900.00 $624,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 Heat! CVac! BOAT SLIP! $419,900.00 $499,900.00 Garage! Irrigation! $599,900.00 $499,900.00

NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 86 Bates Point WEBSTER LAKE - MIDDLE WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular Exceptional Killdeer Island - South Pond! - South Pond – 105’ POND!!! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' Almost New 4,400’ Custom 8 Rms! Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Road! Views across Middle Pond! Convenient Point Pleasant! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' North Pond! Western Exp – Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Round! Open Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ All the Extra’s! Beautiful Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Flr Plan! Panoramic Lake Views! Ideal Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! for All Water Activity! Applianced! Slate 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Lake Facing Master & Master Bath! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 1.5Baths! Garage! $459,900.00 Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master Frplcd Liv Rm! 2 Bdrms! Hrdwd Flrs! 2 Fireplaces! 4/6 Bdrms! 3Baths! Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Ready for Summer Now! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Office! Hrdwd & Slate! Air! 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! Each $229,900.00 Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime $399,900.00 C/Air! And More! Gardens! Security! And More! Finished 3rd Level! 2Car Garage! $599,900.00 $1,499,000.00 $799,900.00 $679,900.00 50’ Waterfront! $529,900.00 $749,900.00

OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION WEBSTER, MASS. Thursday, February 25, 2010 943-4900 * 987-8400 Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers 3:00 PM - DOUGLAS DUDLEY - Immaculate 8-room WEBSTER – Want/need more than a WEBSTER -- Lots of character in 15 Depot Street Cape on half-acre at end of cul de regular-sized Ranch? This quality-built this four-bedroom Cape -- fire- sac in great neighborhood - eat-in home has more than 2100 square feet placed living room -- den/dining sgl fam, 2,287 sf liv area, 0.35 ac lot, 8 rm, 4 bdrm, NEW LISTING NEW LISTING kitchen with new cabinets, coun- of one-level living space on a half acre room -- eat-in kitchen -- nice and 2.5 bth, Worcester(Worc): Bk 32811, Pg 257 ters and center island - formal din- close to everything. Spacious kitchen - dry finished basement -- ing room - den - fireplaced living dining area - 30 ft. living room and detached garage -- shed -- dog TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and place room - three bedrooms - 2 baths - three extra large bedrooms - 2.5 baths coop -- three-zone oil heat -- of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at - 36 ft. screened back porch overlook- recent roof, furnace and electric - hardwood floors - three-season the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica porch overlooking private back yard and decorative pond - oil heat - ing level back yard - partially finished basement, tons of storage - oil heat, - town services -- good commuter location close to highway access. recent roof, garage, town services. vinyl siding - two-car garage. Rd., Chelmsford, MA, 01824, Attorney for the Mortgagee. RE/Taxes $2268 $224,900 R/E Tax $1464 $184,900 R/E Tax $2309 $264,900 Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein WEBSTER - Big, solid three-family DUDLEY - Two-family in WEBSTER - New contempo- BAY STATE AUCTION CO., INC. on 1/3 acre - 3-3-3 - living room - OLD good neighborhood, two rary split level - applianced S SOLD NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com REDUCED formal dining - big, eat-in kitchen - bedrooms each unit, oil heat, kitchen - 3 bedrooms - 2 full hardwood floors - storage areas - oversized two-car garage, baths - open floor plan - MA Lic. #2624 ~ NH Lic. #3088 ~ RI Lic. #0149 detached 2-car garage - handicap deck - oversized two-car ramp - vinyl siding - recent roof - needs updates, vacant and updates needed - family-owned easy to show, not a short garage - oil heat - centrally since 1924. sale. located - town services.

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Dudley Auburn Auburn Auburn Worcester Framed & ready to pick your colors. Worcester OXFORD 12 UNITS PERMITS WOW. 4 Bedroom Ranch w/hard- Well maintained 2 family w/2 bed- 3 Unit Commercial Site for Investor/User 3 BR Cape Two bedroom Cape w/nursery off Meet the credit deadline. 7Rms, 3 Beautiful Townhouse near Holy Cross Rare Find Fully Permitted 12 Unit woods, new roof, granite counter tops rooms each. 2 Car for additional Great Location & Cash Flow Finished lower level master. Large flat yard w/inground, bedrooms, 2.5 baths & 2 car attached in small complex. Two bedrooms, 2 w/sewer & water, 12 garage units & & new stunning bath w/jacuzzi income, sep. utilities & great location $499,900 $274,900 hot tub & cabana. Close to all. garage. car garage & many extras. in prime location $228,500 $229,900 $190,000 $379,900 $144,900 $299,900 New Construction Mobile Home Call Or Visit 4 Great Locations 10 Great Locations www.EmersonRealtors.net Adella Street, Auburn ...... starting @$269,900 Prospect Hill Estates, Auburn ...... starting @ $349,900 508-832-5324 Deer Hill Estates, Oxford ...... starting @ $349,900 $29,900 to$149,900 Camden Woods, Auburn ...... starting @ $449,900

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CHARLTON: 279 North Sturbridge Road SF 11:00-12:30 $259,900 Allworth Realty 508-434-5871 HOLLAND: 41 Lakeridge Drive SF 1:00-2:00 $429,900 Allworth Realty 508-434-5871 SOUTHBRIDGE: 82 Woodycrest Avenue SF 12:00-2:00 $159,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 5 Poplar Street SF 12:00-2:00 $224,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 SPENCER: REAL ESTATE SERVICES 1 Candlewood Drive C 1:00-4:00 $229,900 RE/MAX American Dream 508-320-3655 FROM HERE STURBRIDGE: TO HOME 31 Hillside Drive SF 12:00-2:00 $249,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 REDUCED REDUCED SUTTON: 11 Welsh Road SF 12:00-2:00 $434,900 Olde Village Realty/ Anne Marie Damian SOUTHBRIDGE. Nicely located 2 SOUTHBRIDGE. Great 3 BR Ranch in SOUTHBRIDGE. 2 BR home has many STURBRIDGE. Fabulous custom built BR Ranch. Large level lot, nice area of town! Loaded with special updates, incl electric, lighting, bath. Full 3000 SF+ colonial on 1.4+ Acres. 508-347-6556 features. Built-in bookshelf in LR, laun- attic has potential for expansion. Eat in Formal LR & DR w/oak flooring. 4 BR, detached garage. Being sold "as 2.5 baths, FR with FP. Huge master w/ is". $ 83,500. Dick or Jennifer. dry shute, 2 finished rooms in bsmt. kitchen, open floor plan. Beautiful hard- all amenities! Much more! $459,900. More! $159,900. Dennis Bottcher. woods. $164,900. Cindy Sowa Forgit. Dorothy Fontana.

Open House Sundays CANDLEWOOD ESTATES 1-4pm SPENCER 01536 NEW LISTING Or by Appointment $199,900 - $269,900 • new construction • Just choose your colors and move in 1 Candlewood Drive WARE. Great deal! 2 houses on the WARE. Fantastic price for this 2 2/3 BR luxury condos WALES. To be built… 3 bedroom WEBSTER. Nice 2 family close to • sign up before tax credit same property. All units rented. Family! Both units rented. Many downtown. Well maintained but does extension ends - april 30th NO CONDO FEES Ranch w/ master bath, c/air, huge Ranch or Colonial style great room w/ hdwd, w/out basement, Many updates, incl: carpets, furnace, updates. Very private location, large need some cosmetics. 2 BR each floor. • mortgage lender at o/h for yard, off street parking. Newer roof. free pre approvals Gas f/p, granite, appliances, hot water tank. Off street parking. Great investment or have help with recessed lighting, brushed deck. $197,500. Paul Bouvier. $225,000. Gregg Abdella. $165,000. Gregg Abdella. mortgage. $140,000. Dick or Jennifer. nickel hardware, garages, RE/MAX American Dream deck and more Robin Murkland Realtor 1000+ sq ft unfinished Private wooded cul-de-sac 508-320-3655 • www.rmurkland.remax.com basement ready for rec room

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THURSDAY, APRIL 1 their Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We the land looks like today almost 100 years after operations become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional STURBRIDGE — Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. (RRI), one of behaviors. This freedom creates a stronger personal relation- ceased. Numerous trails are found on this 165 acre property Central Massachusetts’ leading providers of services for peo- nestled in the heart of Monson. To be held indoors at the ship with God and others. As we progress through the princi- ple living with developmental disabilities, is holding its annu- ples we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, free of charge. Please call 267- al Wine, Beer & Food Festival on Thursday,April 1 at the Oliver 9654 to make a reservation. Power — Jesus Christ. Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday,from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 8. Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road. The charity festival, sponsored by Old Sturbridge Village For more information, call Elaine at 508-248-7597 or visit SATURDAY, MARCH 27 and Yankee Spirits, will feature a variety of wines and some of charltonbaptist.org New England’s best beers, as well as food prepared by the Friends invite public to monthly meeting CHARLTON — The Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation area’s top chefs. The evening will also include a silent auction CHARLTON _ The Friends of the Charlton Public Library Board of Directors invites you to share a dazzling evening of and live entertainment by musician Rob Adams. invites the public to attend its next monthly meeting at 6:30 dining, dancing, silent raffle and keepsake photos by Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at the door, online at p.m. T in the children’s story room on the lower level of the Bannister digital Photography of Charlton. rehabresourcesinc.org, or by calling (508) 347-8181. All pro- library. Join us at our first gala fundraising event, a semiformal ceeds support people living with developmental disabilities in New members, current members and non-members are dance, at the Overlook Hotel Reception Room. our community. always welcome. Purchase tickets online by March 6 at www.dcedfounda- ONGOING We will continue our discussions of new events and pro- tion.org. Limited seating available. grams. Our photography/calendar contest is underway and we Unable to attend but wish to contribute? Choose one of the CELEBRATE RECOVERY anticipate another tremendous response. We will be launching following tax-deductible sponsor levels and receive recognition our supermarket receipts program in the near future and will at the event and on our web site: CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's Celebrate release our first quarterly newsletter later this winter. Cha-Cha-Cha Level - up to $100; Tango Level - $101 to $200; Recovery celebrated God's healing power in our lives through As always, meeting attendees are invited to enjoy a cup of Waltz Level - $201-plus. eight recovery principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps. gourmet coffee, tea or hot chocolate, courtesy of the Friends. Mail check made payable to the Dudley-Charlton Education This experience allows us to be changed. We open the door Light refreshments will also be available. For more informa- Foundation, Inc. PO Box 92, Dudley, MA 01571. All proceeds by sharing our experiences, strengths, and hopes with one tion about the meeting or the Friends group, please call the will benefit the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation Inc. another. In addition, we become willing to accept God's grace library at 508-248-0452 or contact Phyllis Hanlon at 508-248-5161 in solving our life problems. By working the steps and applying or [email protected]

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On Stilts Call 508-259-8805 Hoosier Cabinet Cost New $1000 Fit In 1999 Plymouth Minivan $250 $3000 Crystal Set Excellent Condition 8HP Reduced To $200 Valued at over $1800. Sell For $125 Each OBO 508-434-0315 ELECTRONICS Glassware $70 Each Briggs & Stratton Or Best Offer Hand cut, very ornate. (Sturbridge, MA) Lamps Call 5pm-8:30pm Or Both For $100 Angle Iron Cutter Full Keyboard With Bench. 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Sturdy Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Table Saw Cherry In Excellent $99 $95 $135 For 2 $550 Antique 1892 Call 508-757-9055 Breakers, Meters, $270 For 4 Kitchen Condition. Punches, Pipe-Benders. Good Seats, 6th Row. Used 15” Monitor Brunarhans $2000 OBO SONY DSC-H1 508-764-3069 12-Gun Hutch-Style MUST SACRIFICE AT New Recessed Troffer 508-779-0427 $15 Wood Stove Digital Camera Flourescent 3-Tube 2007 Husqvarna Call (508)461-9097 Magee Mystic Kitchen Gun Cabinet $1295 $299 T-8 277V Fixtures 27’ Above Coal/Wood Stove. With Side $500 (3) Original Factory $179 Enclosed Electric Start 9 Pc. Dining Copper Water Reservoir. 6 Hubcaps $56 Each Ground Pool Burners, Oven. Dry Bar SONY FX330 Self-Propelled Top Of The Line Quality Room Set Good Condition For Hyundai Sonata Call 5pm-8:30pm With 2 Stools $35 Each Video Camcorder 508-867-6546 Mower (Ester Williams) All Items High Quality Approx 30” Deep x 54” Wide. All Oak Call Alan At $299 15 Minutes Running Time. 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Coolant System Farmer’s Hutch $250 Flash & Case. 2 50-Pound Barbell 26”, 5-Speed With Beveled Glass-Top $300 New $30 Bureau & 2 Endtables. $200 Good Student Desk! $150 Plates Jason Telescope $150 OBO Set Of 4 Speakers $30 For Pair Rotary Power $1500 OBO Call 508-943-3711 $300 508-735-9493 508-278-6123 Ask For Ron Jr. Call 5pm-8:30pm After 6pm 413-245-7995 508-278-2045 508-943-1000 508-867-6546 Call 508-949-7040 CLIP AND MAIL Town-to-Town Write your ad here: CLASSIFIEDS OME OWN ERVICE H T S , BIG TIME RESULTS Name: VISIT US ONLINE TO PLACE YOUR AD Address: CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Town: Zip: Phone: “Use our Bargain Box” Sell items from A to Z “Including your used automobile!” Mail to: Town-to-Town Classifieds P.O. 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S-Bent Windsor Walnut Dining Room Chaps, Medium Gloves, $2800 Or BRO 508-943-8482 Aluminum Folding $500 $475 Table Fringe Coat With Two Liners Call 508-943-1206 Chairs (Medium), Harley Helmet Staging/Scaffolding 774-452-2391 4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black In Good Condition 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 After 7pm $300 OBO (Small). Heavy Duty 2 Sections w/Platforms, Finish Captains Chairs. Excellent Condition. 3717 N. Maine Miles. On Wheels, w/Steps MOTORS Park Model RV In Perfect Condition. 508-461-7224 $275 CASH ONLY Runs Great. 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Best Offer $200 With Recessed Doors. 24” Mongoose DXR AL Energy Harvester ATER QUIPMENT $400 Wood Piano Bench Paid $800 204 W E With Storage Mountain Bike Good Condition With Many Other Body Masters Call 5pm-8:30pm Maple Headboard & Asking $200 Fire Screen. 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski $25 OBO 508-867-6546 Dual Suspension, Aluminum, Machines Also Available! Footboard Photos Available By Email 21 Speed, Silver $350 OBO Apple Green & Black. 860-774-8008 Call & 508-764-4103 $35 413-245-3008 Less Than 65 Hours. 508-892-1679 Moving Maple 6-Drawer Dresser 860-935-0072 3-Cylinder 15003cc Full-Sized w/Rails, Stereo With Wood Stove Supercharged Engine. Hewlett Packard Liner Tray Must Sell! From 1950’s Vermont Castings Resolute 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. For Cargo Area/Floor For $200 Speakers $7500 Color Printer Ethan Allen $50 Trees for Excellent Condition. Very $25 2008 Subaru Outback Clean Burning, Firescreen Includes Dock & Trailer Never Used. New Mahogany 774-452-2391 Call 508-278-7958 Dining Room Sale And Warming Shelves 508-347-8956 Whirlpool Cost $70 Included. Asking $45 CASH Large Crystal Chandelier Stove Evergreen Trees, Colorado $2100 New 205 BOATS Air Conditioner Pioneer Stereo Franklin Style Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU Brookfield 11x14 Oriental Wool Rug Asking $1100 508-867-2224 Wood-Burning Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 16-Foot $125 Painted Bureau System Excellent Privacy 508-943-0277 With All Original Manuals. $275 Computer Desk Living Room Sofa 2 Olive-Green Swivel Border/Ornamental Solar-Powered Includes Turntable, Radio Gas Log All 10 trees for $85. Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, & Chair Rocker Chairs Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For Electric Fiberglass Attached File Cabinet Never Used 100 GENERAL Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Pilates Machines Speakers. Cassette Tape $90 Call 508-278-5762 Boat $150 Player/Recorder, CD Player. Frame, Excellent Quality. Queen Brass Bed 508-832-6234 Evenings Excellent Condition, Interior Beige Shermag Floral Pattern, Country Original Cost $1250 105 BULLETIN BOARD Is All Refurbished. Uses No Best Offer Accepted Excellent Condition Glider & Ottoman Styling. Tan Genuine IN REMEMBRANCE Fuel, 100% Solar Powered. $225 Solid Wood Coffee For All $550 Trestle-Style Includes A Galvanized Trailer. Call 508-949-8851 & End Table 508-867-6730 413-245-3402 Sheepskin Men’s Library Table Julie Ann Bainton $3000 860-774-1845 Over $3500 New Pratt & Whitney Jacket Antique, 72”x32”Wide (Knurowski) Hosier Cabinet $800 Steals It! Moving South! Size 46, Never Worn. Boards. 36 Year Senior Secretary Flat-Belt Driven $150 Asking $250 Bay Path High School 1970 Sea Sprite In Original Condition Call 508-949-7040 Entire House Including: Sofa, 2 Recliners, Tables, Dear Friend, Please Visit 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP $900 Metal Lathe Portable Olympia Also Antique Victrola, Johnson Outboard. Living Room Dining Room Table & Chairs, Overall Dimensions; Typewriter Melodeon, And More Our Guest Book And Leave A Over-Stuffed Upholstered Dry Sink, Server, Note To Pay Your Respects All In Good Shape. 7’ Long By 2’ Wide In Case. In Good Condition 508-248-1951 $950 Green Chair Sofa & Chair Bedroom Set(s) Plus Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton $250 Multi-Colored, Dominantly $75 Queen Mattresses. Chucks. 107 MISC. FREE 4 Michelin Snow Tires Huntington Green Floral Green. Clean, All In Excellent Condition! $450 Vintage Royal Typewriter With Rims Good Condition. Best Offer Over $2000 860-923-3532 Table Model VHS Tapes & Cabinet 2-Cushion Sofa $150 OBO $35 OBO 195/60R15 $700 860-963-2065 Ask For Ron $250 FREE WOOD $175 Call 508-892-9212 508-756-3690 Will Sell VHS Tapes Kitchen Set MTD Lawn Tractor Separately If Wanted Sylvania Vintage Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs Unique Oak Table PALLETS Stereo Console $625 1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch Dark Shadows VHS Tapes You pick up. Monday thru Llama Wool Blade. Good Condition, Rototiller 72” Round Circa 1960 Various Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric $550 Some Original, Friday 8am-noon. Solid Oak & Oak Veneer For Sale With Heavy-Duty Trailer. Some Recorded Used Appliances $350 Start. Newly Serviced, Must See To Appreciate Stonebridge Press Cabinet Unfinished 7HP Engine. (45 Volumes) 25 Optical Drive $75 Call For Details 508-266-0330 508-756-6120 Call For More Information $550 $50 (located behind Southbridge 508-868-2860 508-943-8693 508-335-8239 586-419-1040 508-234-6096 774-289-6982 413-262-9990 Hotel & Conference Center) 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ February 17, 2010

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Douglas Quality Horse Hay Two Bedroom $800 508-729-3368 800 Pound Square Bales Mystery Shoppers Linda FAN-C-PET Earn Up To $100 Per Day! A Complete Job Plus Electric Timothy & Orchard Grasses 774-289-3163 New Appliances, Fertilize Fields Undercover Shoppers Description Is Available Hardwood Mobile Needed To Judge Retail & On The Town Of Ashford’s Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Cut, Split & Delivered First Cutting $100 Each Country Road. No Traffic. Second Cutting $130 Each Dining Establishments. Website, Or By Calling To Brookfields & Grooming Salon Experience Not Required Surrogate No Smoking, No Dogs. Spencer Area. Delivery Fee Extra Or Writing: 442 LICENSED DAY Rock Valley Farm 877-787-6583 Call (508)476-1722 Seasoned $200 Selectman’s Office Mothers CARE Green $150 Vicki Kelley West Brookfield 508-867-2508 Church Secretary Town Of Ashford Needed Call 12 Hours Per Week. 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Heat/HW Included No Smoking Heat/Hot Water No Smoking. No Pets. $850/Month Storage, Washer/Dryer Heat & Hot Water FREE RENT! Hookups. Included. $775/Month Two Plots Included! First/Last & Security 121 Elm Street 2 Bedroom Units First/Last & Security 508-737-2523 Section 8, Families With No Pets. In Worcester County January & First Floor, 2 Bedrooms, Children Welcome. First And Security. Starting At $783!! Available 3/1 Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Kitchen, Living Room, No Dogs, No Drugs, $895/Month 508-471-8272 At Garden Of Heritage II February Dining Room. 1 Bath, And Good References Call For Appointment Heat And Hot Water 508-882-5586 $1500 OBO For Both Rent FREE! FREE RENT Hardwood Floors. Call Joe At (774)200-3382 Is Included. 508-864-7159 Heat/HW Included 774-230-8486 Leave Message Affordable 2 Bedroom $900/Month Must Income Whitinsville Apartments For Rent. February Worcester Country 15 Ballard Court Qualify. Fully Renovated Memorial Park Spacious, Fully Heat/Hot Water 3 Bedroom, First Floor. Southbridge 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Applianced. Heat & Hot Water Southbridge Three Bedroom Great Location, Very Private. Section Valor II Included! Section 8 Vouchers Graves 1 & 2 Included. Coombs Street Apartment. Accepted. For Inquiries Please Call $975/Month Stove & Refrigerator, 508-234-1510 Valued At $5600 Starting at $797 Affordable 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Apartment Asking $2500 For Both Apartments For Rent. 16 Ballard Court Available. Washer/Dryer Included. Please call • Pool No Pets. No Waterbeds. 508-885-6489 Spacious, Fully 3 Bedroom, Second Floor. Applianced, Washer/Dryer 510 Ask For Karen • Basketball Court Heat & Hot Water One Year Lease (508)987-1595 Applianced. Hook-ups. No Pets. First Month & Security COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Included. Section 8 OK. 550 MOBILE HOMES • Playground $975/Month Deposit Required. Starting at $797 $700 $800/Month • On-Site Laundry 1977 Mobile Home Service Pets Only First And Security. WEBSTER Southbridge • Pool W/D Hookups, Please Call $70,000 INCOME LIMITS APPLY References And Credit 508-765-0386 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Clean, PROFESSIONAL Plus Park Share • Basketball Court Stove/Refrigerator. Check Required. 9:30am-5:30pm Modern Remodel. NEW Section 8 Welcome First/Last/Security, OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE BY OWNER • Playground Call (508)596-8497 Kitchen Includes Range, Located In Wagon Wheel Office Open From: References Southbridge Refrigerator, Gas Heat, For Rent Park, Brookfield, MA • On-Site Laundry 774-437-1596 Off-Street Parking, 508-347-3837 Monday-Friday Two Bedroom Apartment, Coin-Op. 98 Hamilton Street 9:00am to 5:00pm Southbridge INCOME LIMITS APPLY First Floor. Off-Street Pets OK Formerly Aucoin Realty Section 8 Welcome Downtown 2-Level Parking. Stove & Refrigerator Pictures Available Online First Floor, Good Visibility! Brookfield SOUTHBRIDGE 1/2 Bedroom Included. New Carpeting. First/Last & Security Parking Nanatomqua Mobile Office Open From: Beautiful Hardwoods, No Utilities. $950/Month Plus Utilities 1100 Sq. Ft. Home Park Monday-Friday BRAND NEW Decorative Fireplace, Patio, $700/Month 508-839-1015 Weekend & Evening APARTMENTS! Washer Hookup. Large Security Deposit Required Also: (55 And Over) Appointments 9:00am to 5:00pm Bedroom, Dining Room & CORI/Credit Check Required. 210 Sq.Ft. 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Available Weekend & Evening 2 Bedrooms/$775. Living Room. Electric Heat, Section 8 Accepted. Webster Available (Rear Of Bath, Living Room, Large Brookside Terrace Appointments Available now. Off-Street Parking. Available Immediately 30 Poland Street 98 Hamilton) Kitchen, Laundry Room Available Stove, refrigerator and $600/Month 508-248-3743 Renovated Two Bedroom 508-320-9075 With New Appliances, 11 Village Drive dishwasher included. Javier Apartment, All Appliances And Door To Back Porch. Southbridge,MA 01550 Brookside Terrace 774-230-3840 Spencer Furnished. Laundry Room On Secure building. Premises. Off-Street Parking. MUST SELL!!! Off-street parking. 2 Bedroom Townhouses. Southbridge (508)764-7675 Southbridge Electric Appliances, Garages Available. $64,000 NO Pets. Hookups. No Pets. For Lease 508-868-4662 Call (508)765-5852 Everett Street One Year Lease. No Pets. Most Schools & Churches 10,850+ S.F. Building First Floor, 7 Room, Three First & Last Within Walking Distance. Ideal For 11 Village Drive Bedroom Apartment. Large Mobile Home Southbridge,MA 01550 $625/$720 per month. 1 Mile To Route 395. Commercial/Industrial Southbridge Living Room & Dining Security Deposit ($500) Good Credit Required. Use. Town Water/Sewer, For Sale C&C (508)764-7675 141 Elm Street Room, Large Kitchen & Call (508)886-4312 $750/Month Loading Dock. Includes In Sturbridge Retirement Properties Recently Remodeled Pantry. Washer/Dryer Call 508-949-1400 1,400 S.F. Office Space. Co-Operative. Two Bedroom Apartment. Hookup. Spencer Or 508-943-0972 Located On Worcester 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths LOOK & COMPARE Appliances, Washer/Dryer $800/Month Plus Utilities Street (Route 169) (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Leicester First & Last. Large One Bedroom Newly Renovated 2BR Hookups. Off-Street Parking. Apartment. Located Near Area). Air Conditioning, Southbridge No Pets. 860-304-5717 Call 1000 Sq.Ft. House. Route 9. With Huge Closet, (508)765-5421 Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Quality 1, 2 & 3 $675/Month Webster For Appointment Bedroom Apartments! Gas Heat (Not Included), Carpeted Living Room. Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer No Utilities Included. Southbridge Kitchen Includes Major Apartment Open House 508-347-9370 Appliances, Off-Street 1-508-328-9093 Saturday, February 13th Parking. Hookups. On Private Pond First Floor, Three Bedrooms, Appliances. Tenant Washer Southbridge With Great View, Private No Pets & Dryer. Noon-3pm N. Grosvenordale Road. Use Of Pond & 30 Ft. Southbridge New Floors, Cleaned & Off-Street Parking, Spacious Two Bedroom, For Lease Sturbridge Dock For Recreation. 146 Charlton Street Painted. Some Carpeting, Nice Quiet Location. Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For CT 2 Bedroom Apartment Great Neighbors, Quiet 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, Stove, Off-Street Parking, $550/Month Washer/Dryer Hookup. Commercial/Light Mobile Home For Sale Appliances & Hot Water Atmosphere. First Floor Apartment. Washer/Dryer Hookups 508-951-2641 Appliances Included, Industrial Use. 14x64 Doublewide Included. Convenient Available Now! Off-Street Parking. In Apartment Off-Street Parking. Town Water/Sewer. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Location, Laundry Room Utilities Not Included Deposits. References and Available 3/1. Includes 1,850 S.F. Large Kitchen, Living Room. On Premises $1300/Month Spencer Laundry Room. First/Last, Security & No Pets, Please. Credit Check Required. New Three Bedroom, No Pets. Office Space. $750/Month $975/Month No Utilities. $750/Month Located On Worcester Appliances Included. Credit Check Required. 1.5 Bath Townhouse. Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Call (508)765-0501 No Pets. First & Last $750 Per Month Nice Location. Call For Early Appointment Street (Route 169) Available First Week Plus Water & Sewer. 508-864-9117 $65,000 508-326-7022 $1250/Month Call For Appointment Of March Call (508)637-1074 (508)765-5421 781-354-8182 Updated, 4 Room, 860-923-0421 1 Bedroom Apartment. WEBSTER North Brookfield Southbridge $750/Month Charlton 1 Bedroom, Second Floor Southbridge FIRST MONTH FREE! REDUCED $85,000 Four Bedroom, First Floor. 1 Bedroom And Webster Mobile Home In Sturbridge 2 Bedroom Apartment. Apartment. Pets Considered. 2 & 3 Bedroom Large Eat-In Kitchen, Near RE/MAX Professional $175/week $475/Month Apartments Associates 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent Retirement Park Police Station & Route 169. Available In Quiet 6-Family You Are Lucky We Still Two Bedrooms, One And Available 4/1 Need First/Last New 5-Room, $900/Month Plus Utilities For More Info Call Mike Edson At $650/$695 Have Space Available! One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, 2 Bedroom Units Section 8 OK www.PamCrawford.com Off-Street Parking, Laundry. New Roof, New Windows, Southbridge Godin Real Estate All Floors Available. Call Tim Or Cara Or From 1000 Sq.Ft. (978)249-8131 x15 Separate Utilities. No Pets. And Many Updates. 2 Bedroom Apartments From $750/Month 508-347-5175 774-272-2608 Non-Smokers Preferred. To 15,000 Sq.Ft. Beautifully Landscaped. Starting At $150/Week 5-Room, 3 Bedroom Last & Security. Will Divide! 508-347-8791 North Brookfield Spencer References Webster 2 Bedrooms Third Floor Southbridge Call Owner For Best Price Ready To Go One Bedroom, Second Floor. 508-864-6285 508-753-3670 Brand New House Heat/Hot Water Included Large 1 bedroom modern. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Sturbridge 2 Bedrooms Elevator Accessible, Onsite Well Maintained Wall to wall, appliances Mobile Home 55+ $750/Month Off-Street Parking, Quiet $1200/Month Laundromat, Trash Removal, included, coin-op laundry, no Neighborhood. 1 Bedroom, Ideal pets, lease and security. Webster 525 HOUSES FOR RENT All are newly remodeled, Private Parking. Call 508-769-2500 $600/Month Location, Close To Appliances Included. $575 and up, utilities not One Bedroom Apartment carpeted, stove & First/Last & Security $575 Everything. New Floors, For More Info included. 508-885-0822 Northbridge refrigerator included. Call (508)764-2866 First Floor, Renovated, Carpets, Paint, Windows, Section 8 Approved. (508)867-4277 Southbridge Kitchen With Appliances. (Linwood) Shower, Cabinets & No Pets Allowed 2 Bedroom Spencer 4 Room, 2 Bedroom House Counters. Newer Furnace, Security Deposit & North Brookfield Apartment Available. Southbridge Three Bedroom Apartment. Dudley For Rent. Hardwood Floors, A/C & More. References Required 28 Spring Street Stove, Refrigerator. Laundry Large Heated 2 Bedroom. Dining Area, Large Rooms. One Bedroom Apartment Baseboard (Oil) Heat. Facility On-Site. Off-Street Stove & Refrigerator Wall-To-Wall Carpet. City $500 Off-Street Parking Washer/Dryer. 3 Large Rooms, First Floor. $37,500 Call 774-289-1714 Like New! Parking. Freshly Painted. Included. Gas Heat, Gas/Gas Stove, Washer/Dryer Hookups De-Leaded. No Pets, No Smoking. In Cellar. Owner Financing No Pets. No Pets. No Pets. Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat $600/Month $525/Month Washer/Dryer Hookups. Close To Schools & $1000/Month Available Bus Line. & Coin-Op Laundry Utilities Not Included References & Security First, Last and Security. Hardwood Floors. 508-380-2359 Call For Details Charlton Required. Lease & Security Required. Washer/Dryer Hookups. No Pets/Smoking 508-347-7027 Available $750/Month $895/Month 508-234-2025 Large 1 Bedroom 508-867-7404 January 1st $675 508-764-2866 Available Now! Call (508)864-5605 508-867-8707 Webster WANTED TO BUY North Brookfield Smaller 2 Bedroom E. Brookfield 5 Room, Three Bedroom, Southbridge Putnam, CT 2-3 Bedroom Trailer Home Southbridge Spencer Apartment House For Rent On Private Lot In Country 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Second Floor. Large Three Bedroom Modern, New, Nice Area. 1st Floor $900 Centrally Located. 2-3 Bedroom Apartment Two Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath 3 Bedroom Ranch Setting (Brookfields, CT First & Second Floor Apartment, Townhouse Includes Dishwasher, $900/Month Area, Etc.) With Garage Washer/Dryer Hookups, Style. Nice Location. Townhouse Style Apartment. Heat & Hot Water Included. Dining Room, Living Room, Off-Street Parking, No Appliances, No Utilities. Or Room To Build One. Spencer Off-Street Parking., Stove & Washer/Dryer Hookups. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath $700 Refrigerator Included. Off-Street Parking, $800/Month Kitchen. Mud Room, No Pets. Must Be In Good Condition Washer/Dryer Hookups. Second Floor Please Call 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath No Pets. No Smoking. First & Last 3-Season Porch, Basement First/Last & Security. $800/Month $675/Month 508-499-6748 774-230-0565 $1275 $800/Month Call (508)764-2293 With Hookups. First/Last & Security 508-344-2660 Yard & Parking. Call 508-769-2500 1 Bedroom $800/Month 575 VACATION RENTALS $700 Including Electric Call After 5pm Webster 508-867-3906 Southbridge First/Last & Security. 3 Bedroom, Large Southbridge 508-529-4452 Webster Lakefront 3-4 Bedroom Leicester North Brookfield Apartment. Appliances, Modern One Bedroom In Spacious One Bedroom With 2-Level Home. 2 Baths, Cape Cod 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Washer/Dryer Hookups. Quiet Downtown Area. Large Living & Dining Areas. Access To I-395. Sandy $800 Studio Apartment Sturbridge Beach With 70 Feet Of N.P. Summer Rental Available Immediately. Section 8 Approved. Carpet & Fresh Paint. Walk-In Closet, Stove & Off-Street Parking. $600/Month Lakeside Refrigerator Included. Waterfront. 6 Room House Includes All Utilities, Stove, Asking $2100/Month Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer First, Last And References. Includes Heat, Hot Water Apartments In A Very Quiet $750 Per Month & Appliances. House/Neighborhood. First/Last & Security West Yarmouth & Rubbish Removal. 3 Room, 1 Bedroom References Required. Off-Street Parking, Deck, Also: Lease, Security Deposit & Apartment. Kitchen $625/Month One Minute walk to Ocean References Required. Call 774-272-2164 No Smoking Preferred & Country Setting. Two Bedroom Available Appliances, 1/4 Mile To 508-461-7372 beach. All amenities. HouseworksRealty.com $750/Month $625 Call 508-347-7709 I-84 And MA Pike. $950.00 per week. 508-867-0903 First & Security, References Four Bedroom No Pets. 508-277-0017 $875 References A Must. Webster 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Call 617-797-4665 or Southbridge $625/month. Three Bedrooms, 617-698-0638 Northbridge Call (978)852-0886 One Bedroom Apartment. Call (508)347-9623 Updated Bathroom, Freshly Wales DOUGLAS One Bedroom Second Floor, Includes 9am-6pm Painted. Large Kitchen From $500 Per Month. LEASE/SALE OPTION WELLS, MAINE 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Southbridge Stove, Refrigerator, Hot With Appliances, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath. First, Security & Clean, Small 2 Bedroom Water, Off-Street Parking. Webster Washer/Dryer Hookups, Village By the Sea Apartments Available Reference Required. Completely Renovated, Prices start at $845/month. Duplex Apartment. Stove, No Pets. 2 Bedroom Apartment Wood Floors, Storage, Private Backyard, Full Deck. 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer $625/Month Neat & Clean. Nice Backyard, Off-Street Pool complex, with Includes heat, hot water, Income Eligible. 3 Minute Walk To A/C, pool, fitness center Hookups, Yard, Good Area. Affordable, Good Location. Parking, Quiet Location. Lake George. jacuzzi and exercise room, Call Dave First/Security Deposit $800/month & children’s program. Credit Check Required. & Credit Check Off-Street Parking. Quaint Country Setting. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Off street parking. 508-234-4041 No Pets. Call For Details First & Security Ready For Immediate A/C, cable. Call Irene Available Immediately! Call (508)476-3777 Mon-Fri $675/Month Plus Utilities 413-781-4633 508-943-7436 Occupancy. $85 Per Day EOH Call 508-765-2658 508-612-6192 Call 508-951-2641 774-258-0147 (508)429-7568

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 715 AUTO SERVICES 720 CLASSICS 720 CLASSICS 720 CLASSICS 720 CLASSICS 700 AUTOMOTIVE Chrysler Industrial JAY’S AUTO 1930 Model A 1953 Ford 1963 King Midget V8 400HP Engine Used Auto Parts DETAILING Ford Coupe 1950 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan New Engine, Comet Clutch, 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Rebuilt, Zero Miles. Green, With Extra Parts. 4-Door Sedan All-New Brakes, New Paint, Sitting On Ground, 91 day Guarantee. Large *THE BEST* Good Condition. Mild Custom, $11,000 New Convertible Top With $10,000 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Side Curtains. All-New Tires. (3) Continental Ready To Go inventory of engines, Wash, Clean Windows New Factory-Built Motor. $2200 Call Karen Fun Car, Good Runner! Contra-Track Tires transmissions, tires & glass. & Vacuum 508-885-3192 Solid Body, Runs Excellent. 1955 Oldsmobile $5500 Size P245-65R17 With Rebuilt Fitted $25 Needs Interior & Minor Work Ask For George Or Barry On Polished Aluminum Transmission Excellent service. Free parts To Be Road-Worthy. 4-Door 508-347-9654 Premium Wheels, Excellent FULL DETAIL 1940 Plymouth $5900 508-764-6059 (Zero Miles) 978-760-3453 Original, $10,000 Condition, Lots Of Tread! $3000 Package Deal locating service. Wax, Shampoo, Deluxe $100 Each Engine Clean & More! 2-Door Sedan Or $250 For All Transmission Only Amherst-Oakham Auto Most SUV’s & Cars $99 Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, $1800 Runs, Original, 1975 Ford Flatbed 1979 Pontiac Pick-Ups & Vans $119 Needs Restoration. Trailblazer, Rainier & 508-461-9097 Call (800)992-0441 or 1952 Pontiac $1600 Trans-Am Ascender. Stored 30+ Years. (508)799-9969 Spencer, MA Asking $2650 Woody Virginia Car. Great Condition. 508-347-9629 774-253-0684 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Smokey & The Bandit Look. 508-317-7092 Tin Woody Beach Wagon, Runs Well. Black Interior & Rims For Sale In Need Of Complete Pickup 5th Wheel Restoration. Engine Turns, Exterior, Lots Of New Parts 15 Inch Aluminum Rims Major Components In Place. Solid, Needs Restoration, (Including Seats, Tires, Steel Drop Center Off 1991 Honda Accord. Good Interior. Solid Frame, $2500 Carpet, Rebuilt Tailgate Factory Set - 5 Total Straight Eight, Transmission) $25 Each Automatic Transmission. Collection MUST BE SOLD! Matching Numbers $200 www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com $15,000 $3950 978-760-3453 508-943-2572 860-923-0457 978-760-3453 508-615-7358 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ February 17, 2010

LASSICS UTOMOBILES 720 C 725 A 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 1966 Mustang 2001 Oldsmobile Coupe Alero (Not Fastback) Many Options. 75k Miles. I PAY YOU CASH Rust-Free! Georgia Car Maintained & Garaged. (Always Garaged) Sporty Model With FOR JUNK CARS Paint’s Faded. All Ready For 50-Series Tires & Spoiler. YOUR 289 V8 Engine. Looks & Runs Excellent. & TRUCKS $6900 $4995 Utility Trailer Call Bob And Farm Equipment That Dumps 508-278-9577 ______Removable Sides, (After 5pm) Very Solid. 518-796-4223 (Cell) Call D&M Towing & Recycling $550 508-887-3645 978-760-3453 2001 Subaru TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW 1968 Mustang Outback 2-Door Coupe Limited Red With Black Interior. 1 Owner, 122k Miles, 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 302 Automatic. Very Clean, 5-Speed, Wintergreen, Low Miles. Recently Leather, Wood Trim, 2000 Ford Escort HARLEY Refurbished Moonroof, CD/Cassette, Automatic, $2250 DAVIDSON Asking $5000 Subwoofer, 2004 Volkswagen MUST SELL! AM/FM/Weatherband, Heated 1997 Sportster XL1200 860-564-3397 Seats/Mirrors, Windshield Passat Sedan 9,900 Miles. De-Icer, Halogen Fog Lamps, 4 Motion, 39k Custom Paint, With Extras. 1978 Corvette Compass/Auto-Dim Mirror. $9050 $5000 Silver Anniversary Model Mint Call Bert Call 508-347-3093 Limited Edition, Runs Asking $6600 617-699-7428 Strong, Looks Real Sharp! 508-864-4934 Excellent Driver. L82 Harley Davidson Engine, T-Tops. A/C, 2002 Mitsubishi 732 SPORTS UTILITY 2000 Custom Tilt Wheel. Gallant ES 1995 Nissan Soft-Tail $7900 Runs Good, Rear Quarter 28k Miles, Pearl White. Serious Inquires Only! Dented, Replaced Engine. Pathfinder Excellent Condition. 508-340-5334 $2400 White, 5-Speed. Lots Of Extras. 508-987-2045 $3300 One Owner Bike! 725 AUTOMOBILES (4)5-Lug Truck Rims Asking $9500 1995 Volvo 2003 Mitsubishi & Tires 508-987-8928 850 Turbo Eclipse $300 Harley Davidson In Good Condition. Convertible 860-208-7010 Motorcycle Parts With Snow Tires. Grey, Runs & Looks New. $2500 Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. 1996 Ford Explorer & Accessories 508-333-3340 New Tires. 4WD, Cruise Control, Power Asking $10,500 Windows/Locks, Powder For Sale 1996 Chevy 508-410-3078 Blue With Ski Racks & For EVO, Twin Cam, Trailer Hitch. Sportsters. Caprice Classic 2004 Buick High Miles, But Good Custom Chrome V8, Wagon, 4-Door, Condition. Needs Inspection. 146k Miles. Last Of The Rendezvous Asking $1000 OBO Women’s New Wally-Wagons! Front-Wheel Drive, 508-949-7983 Insulated Original Owner. Automatic, SUV. Recent Leather Jacket $2495 Tires, Brakes. Economical 1999 Infinity Police-Style, Size Large. 508-943-2703 3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. $125 90k, Super Heater & A/C. QX4 SUV 1996 Totally Reliable. Good Condition Inside & 508-949-1320 Asking $6250 Outside. 165k Miles. Oldsmobile 88 508-248-1951 Recent Brakes & Tires. 745 RECREATIONAL Runs Good. Asking $6000 VEHICLES $1100 2004 Subaru Please Call 508-885-5861 Impreza WRX 508-943-3812 1998 Polaris ATV Magnum 425, 4x4 1999 Cadillac All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, 735 GARAGE RENTALS Heated Seats & Mirrors. Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Seville - Green Custom Green Paint & WANTED Years Ago. Used Very Little 1 Owner - Like New - Leather Spoiler. 5-Speed. Since. Needs Battery. Year-Round Garage Asking $3000 52k Miles. Asking $14,900 OBO Space For Antique Car Asking $5200 Call 774-289-3929 508-885-3136 Call 508-943-3370 Or 508-764-7986 Must be at least 20 feet long. 860-888-5207 Respond to John 1999 Pontiac 508-832-3966 or 2003 Honda 2005 Toyota [email protected] Grand Prix Camry LE TRX250 EX ATV Asking $5500 OBO 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, 740 MOTORCYCLES Runs Great! Looks Great! 508-943-1593 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. $1600 OBO 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, 1982 Honda 2000 Chrysler CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, 900 CBF 860-634-0581 Sebring Automatic Steering. Runs Beautifully. Clean, Super Sport 2007 Yamaha Convertible Good Condition. 40,200 Miles. New Battery, Raptor 700R 97k Miles, No Repairs REDUCED! Runs Good. Fuel Injection, Electric Start, Needed. Carfax Report $10,600 $1000 One Owner. Very, Very Clean. Provided. Leave Message 508-755-3660 Turn Key And Ride. $3500 Firm 508-885-4580 $4500 860-634-4632 508-981-2636 1985 Harley 508-769-9073 2000 Daewoo 2005 Toyota Sportster 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 1000 XLH Nubira Camry 1997 Ford 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Top Of The Line. New S&S Carb., Ignition Miles. Excellent. Automatic Fully Loaded! Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Conversion Van Transmission, Power 40k Miles. $3500 OBO Excellent Condition. Windows $14,500 508-987-2838 Great For Camping! $2500 Will Trade Ask For Stephen $3900 860-774-1485 2004 Toyota Camry 1988 Harley 508-347-2621 2000 Dodge Stratus 76k Miles. Davidson 1200cc 2002 12x40 Park 4-Door Sedan, $11,500 One Owner, 32k Miles. Power Everything. Selling Because Of Illness Model RV In Good Condition. Will Pay Top Dollar For Clean Cars! Always Garaged. (like brand new) on beautiful Asking $1500 OBO $3000 lot in campground can be 508-410-6017 Rutland Auto Sales 774-230-6848 used for a full 6 months (15 774-402-1397 Route 122 April-15 October every year) 2000 Ford Rutland, MA Lot paid for until 2097. 508-886-2720 1999 Harley $48,000 Mustang GT Davidson Call Don (508)344-9499 $11,500 OBO 2006 Kia Spectra 2006 THULE TRAILER Candy Apple Red, Motorcycle Pristine Condition! 4-Door Sedan Dyna Wide Glide. (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) 33,010 Miles. New Engine With 32K Miles, 18k Miles. Some Extras. Aluminum, Dual Axle, Fully Loaded, Including Under Warranty. $9000 GVW 6000 lbs. MagnaFlow Exhaust, New Tires, Belts. Also Has Call 508-943-5911 Model #C65X12238200, AEM Intake, Lojack. Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Under 200 Miles. Stored Winters. Warranty, For Over 3 Years 1999 Road King $5250 Serious Inquiries Only (Over 36K Miles). Black, 10k Miles, Mint Mike 860-935-0072 860-923-9618 $7890 Condition. Lots Of Chrome, 508-847-3861 Must See! Always Kept 33’ Travel Trailer 2000 Mercury (Oxford) Inside. Currently On-Site In Park $13,000 OBO (Woodstock, CT) Grand Marquis 2007 Ford Focus Email Me At Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Sedan SE Sedan [email protected] Porch, Corner Lot, Shed. White, Appx 60k Miles. Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Park Features: Family Owned By Elderly Driver. Locks/Windows/Mirrors, 1999 Suzuki Activities, Pool, Inexpensive Selling As Part Of Estate. Alloy Wheels, Upgraded TLS 1000 & Comfortable Living. Excellent Condition! Park Is Open April-October. Remote Start, CD/MP3, V-Twin, Strong Runner. Asking $4795 OBO Fog Lights. 35k Miles, $35,000 Call 508-769-0512 The Hot Set-Up! Carbon (Includes Lot) Nice Condition! Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Asking $10,000 OBO 860-923-2549 $3500 352-314-0003 2000 Volkswagen 860-418-9762 860-315-7417 Passat GLX 2007 Toyota 2000 Harley 33’ Travel Trailer 4 Motion Corolla With 12’x32’ Addition V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Sportster Excellent Condition. Excellent Condition, Well 36k, Light Green, Own Your Own Lot! Excellent Condition. 18,000 Miles Maintained. Low Miles. Mint Condition Seasonal Camping At A Custom Wheels & Exhaust. $11,000 Lovely Campground. Leather Interior, Black Teacher-Owned Call Cliff Asking $30,000 On Black. 508-885-2971 $7000 Call After 5pm $5500 OBO 508-764-7068 508-885-4358 508-865-5085 SULLIVAN AUTO 617-519-9051 SALES 2003 Yamaha 33 Main Street YZ125R 2000 Volvo S80 & Mint Condition, Garaged. Sedan FWD 2 Main Street Hardly Ridden. Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc. (Route 131) $1700 OBO Fully Loaded. 180k Miles. Sturbridge, MA Call 508-254-8663 Original Owner. Garage Kept. After 4pm & Weekends Includes 4 Blizzak Snow www.sullivanautosales.net Or 508-248-5466 Tires. And Leave Message Excellent Condition 2002 Subaru $5500 OBO Forester S-Model 2004 BMW 860-928-5266 $7050 K1200 GT Absolutely Perfect! 2000 Volvo X70 1995 Mercedes Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. Crossroad E-Class New Tires & Battery. SERSERVICEVICE •• PPARARTSTS •• BODYBODY SHOPSHOP Loaded, Leather Interior. $3150 $11,000 Runs Good, But Needs Work. 860-315-7417 We service most major makes and models Call 774-745-0085 2002 Honda Civic Or 774-262-9414 5-Speed 2005 Harley $3350 Davidson 2001 Ford 2004 Mazda 1450 Low Rider Taurus SE Protoge Five Excellent Condition, Extras. 78k Original Miles, All Power, $6050 $10,500 OBO New Tires. Well Maintained 508-867-8374 Inside & Out. Color Blue. 1998 Subaru Legacy GT FREE TIRE ROTATION Private Owner. $3850 FREE BATTERY TEST 2006 Honda Come in for an Oil & Filter $3300 1998 Subaru Forester Will Negotiate. XR 650L Visually inspect and test change and receive a FREE 774-289-4518 $4050 On/Off-Road Bike battery. Hybrid battery tire rotation. Trucks up to 2000 Subaru Forester New Rear Tire, Excellent test excluded. F350, excludes dual rear 2006 Honda $4650 Shape. With 3800 Miles. Civic EX $4000 OBO See Service Advisor for details. wheel trucks. Or Trade For 4WD Or Car Offer valid with coupon. Offer valid with coupon. 1 Owner, 70k Miles. Expires 3/31/10 Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. Call After 4pm Expires 3/31/10 Carfax & Photos Available. 508-867-6152 $9,500 OBO 508-922-8688 FEBRUARY 17, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED Wells, Maine 1979 Ford F-350 1996 Florida 2004 Chevrolet 1999 Dodge Payloader 2005 40’ Breckenridge Pickup Truck 1992 GMC Pick-Up Truck Ram Pickup Silverado 1500 Park Model Home 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Backhoe Diesel Truck Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great. 2WD, Extended Cab, Line $ Enclosed Room Addition, Miles. NO TITLE. SLT Club Cab $3500 OBO Plus Screen Room & Deck. Floor In Bed Is Missing, UPS Truck-Style, & Cap, Trailer Hitch. Michigan ROSS RECYCLING Aluminum Grumman Body, 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large 508-847-7049 9500 Original Miles. Diesel, Runs Good Double Loft, Sleeps 10. Needs Replacing. 508-847-7048 We Pay More!! Fully Furnished & Solid Frame, Shelves. Rebuilt Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum), Excellent Condition, Transmission/Motor, Power Everything, 4 Leave Message Also: Landscaped. Very Good Mechanics. Brand-New Tires With One Owner All Scrap Metals, Meadow Ledge Resort One Original Owner New Fuel Tank, Radiator, $12,000 Chevy Box Truck May-October $1650 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Rims, New Battery. Cars, Trucks Asking $5500 2000 Dodge 508-987-5860 UPS-Style $64,500 978-760-3453 11’ Area Behind Seats $3500 Batteries, 508-278-6123 Excellent Condition Make An Offer! Grand Caravan 14,100GVWR 508-867-3741 Copper Wire, Good Condition, Regularly 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Let’s Talk, Make 760 VANS/TRUCKS 1982 Chevy C10 Call 5pm-8:30pm Maintained. Below Book An Offer! Appliances... 508-867-6546 1997 Chevy Tahoe Value Call (508)347-7300 1967 International Silverado $1900 1983 Ford Dump 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Beautiful Maroon & Grey 508-868-2860 4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires, 350 Motor, Partially All Major Parts Replaced, Truck Putnam, CT 06260 9 Foot Bed, Straight 6. Restored. Needs Carburetor. Good Tires, High Miles, $500 OBO Ford 9000 6-Wheeler Yale Towmotor $1000 1994 Plymouth Leather. 2003 Ford Cargo Needs A Little Work 860-928-7165 Call 860-928-9210 Call Sam Wife Got Another Car. Forklift 774-318-1121 Van $2500 Cash Takes It! Econoline Asking $2500 All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent 1978 Chevy Needs Alternator, Runs Strong Model E-350 Super-Duty Van $2400 Good Body & Motor. 508-615-2540 Excellent Condition. 2003 Rawson Portable 860-774-1485 WANTED Pickup Truck 2002 Ford Parts Only - No Title. 68k Miles. For More Information Screener Plant Old Ford With 8-Foot Fisher Plow Ranger Pickup $400 1997 Ford $1500 4x4, Extended Cab. Power 1983 Ford Pickup Call Kevin Model 3618/SN:SN823203 767 VEHICLES WANTED Automobile/Truck 508-867-6393 Steering , Power Brakes, Conversion Van 508-943-0467 24 Point OV Twin Honda Automatic, 6 Cylinder. Truck Power Locks/Seats/Windows Motor. Low Hours, Lincoln Town Car Parts 1982 GMC 350 Cruise Control. Leer Hard Tonneau Cover 6-Cylinder, Clean Wheelchair Van Well Maintained Wanted Motors, Fenders, Doors, Stake Body With Power Gate. With Lock. 33k Miles, Underneath, No Rust. Excellent Condition. Asking $28,000 Complete Or Parts Cars. Rebuilt Engine. One Owner, Like New! Good Mechanics. Great For Camping! 1999 Ford F250 2002 Or NEWER $1200 $8800 $1500 $4900 Runs. $5000 OBO 508-347-8956 Chuck Gander 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! 508-335-1153 978-760-3453 508-461-9097 508-867-8860 978-760-3453 508-347-2621 508-248-7791 Suzuki Kizashi a Great Sedan To Drive – May Not Be So Easy to Find a Dealer BY KEITH GRIFFIN

If the Suzuki Kizashi had a different nameplate (say Hyundai or Toyota), it could very well be the North American Car of the Year. It’s that good of a sedan. Unfortunately, it’s somewhat hampered by the fact that there isn’t an extensive dealer network on par with say Toyota. You’re going to have to work if you want to drive a Kizashi is what I’m trying to say.Unless a car is really special, most folks aren’t going to drive 20-30 miles to get it serviced (for routine maintenance) and most of us aren’t going to travel that same distanc to buy a car when there are suitable alternatives available at your local Ford, Hyundai or Toyota dealers. The Kizashi went on sale in December. It is Suzuki’s first entry into the all- wheel-drive sport sedan segment. (It makes a great compact all-wheel drive sedan called the SX4 that is an absolute must for economy minded New England drivers.) It’s not hyperbole when Suzuki says the Kizashi serves as the company’s “flagship vehicle.” While it’s not what one could call a performance sedan, there’s nothing wrong with Kizashi’s “oomph” factor. It is equipped with a 2.4-liter DOHC inline The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is an inviting sports sedan to drive with attractive lines and good performance. four-cylinder engine that delivers 185 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 170 lb-ft of While i-AWD is a nice bonus for winter sure monitoring system. Suzuki says the intuitive. torque at 4,000 rpm with the manual driving, it’s also a nice thing to have on 2010 Kizashi already meets 2014 crash The Kizashi S trim starts at $18,999 for transmission. With the CVT (automatic hand for better handling on twisty roads. standards, including rigorous side pole the front-wheel drive model. The GTS transmission), the 2.4-liter engine deliv- You’ll enjoy driving the Kizashi in the crash, rear offset collision, and European model, available in six-speed manual or ers 180 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. GTS configuration regardless of the pedestrian protection standards. Better performance tuned CVT with steering Both numbers are strong horsepower weather. visibility is achieved in the Kizashi with wheel paddle shifters, starts at $22,499. figures for a four-cylinder sedan. One reli- Electronic stability control is part of standard projector beam headlights, sup- With all-wheel drive, the model loaned to able source says the 0-60 time is 8.9 sec- the offering with the all-wheel drive plemental side mounted signal lights, me by Suzuki tops out at $24,849 for AWD onds – a respectable number. Frankly,any package. As Suzuki explains, “In the fold-down rear headrests and available CVT (plus $735 for destination and han- car that can hit that number in under 10 event of vehicle oversteer (a tendency of rear sonar and backup camera. dling). It’s a good price for a lot of car. seconds is going to treat you just fine on the rear wheels to lose traction) the syn- One of my favorite features of the any highway. ergetic vehicle dynamics control acti- Kizashi – not normally found in a less (Questions and comments about this What’s also nice about the Kizashi is it vates the AWD system to transfer driving expensive vehicle like this – is keyless review and other automotive concerns rewards you at the gas pump (assuming force from the rear wheels to the front, entry/start with push button ignition. I can be e-mailed to you’re not constantly trying to crack 9 thereby inhibiting the rear wheel skid. drove a Honda Accord Crosstour the [email protected]. All queries seconds in your 0-60 accelerations). The At the same time, the system provides week after the Kizashi and was surprised are answered.) EPA rating for the Kizashi in front-wheel additional steering assist, making it easi- it didn’t have it. Keyless entry/start with drive ranges from 20-23 mpg city (depend- er for the driver to countersteer.” push button ignition could be a deal VITAL STATISTICS ing on the wheel size and transmission) Electronic stability control is probably breaker on my next new car. Wheelbase: 106.3 inches to 29-31 mpg on the highway (again the single best safety device your car Besides being safe, the Kizashi is also Length: 183.1 inches depending on wheels and transmis- could have. comfortable inside. Its roomy interior Width: 71.1 inches sions). Speaking of safety, the Kizashi has a made this 6’1” driver more than comfort- Height: 58.3 inches The Kizashi is a fun sedan to drive long list of standard features, including able and also left space in the rear for Curb weight: 3483 lbs. with crisp handling. The GTS model class-exclusive standard eight airbags, other tall adults. Driving visibility was Engine: 2.4-liter, four-cylinder, 16-valve loaned to me for a week by Suzuki had anti-lock braking system with electronic good all around. The dashboard was well DOHC engine the all-wheel drive system called i-AWD. brake-force distribution and a tire pres- designed and the controls were fairly Horsepower: 185 hp @ 6,500 rpm Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 22/29 Base price: $18,999 As-tested price: $24,849 Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord Auto Review

This is what a dashboard should look like – clean and easy to read. Most manufacturers make a dashboard almost inhibiting to read. Photos © Suzuki 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ February 17, 2010