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BY TERESA FRANCO AND CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITERS STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge police apprehended two suspects in connection with a car theft opera- tion that spanned multiple towns. William Ebersold, 34, of Worcester, and Crystal Campbell, 23, of Holland, were arrested Tuesday at Wells State Park for, among other things, possession of several stolen vehicles. According to the police report, OnStar contacted police at approxi- mately 5 p.m. Tuesday, alerting them to a stolen vehicle located inside Wells State Park. Officers Larry Bateman and Earl Dessert were the first to respond to the park. After letting park person- nel know what was going on, the officers used a GPS device to find a 1999 Chevy Blazer. The officers determined the license plate was registered to Joseph S. Smith of Worcester, while The mandatory ban, limiting daytime water use, will be repealed at either the end of the month, or when water flows through the spillway at Westville Dam a check of the vehicle identification at the rate of 47.2 feet per second for seven days in a row. Teresa A. Franco photo number (VIN), showed the truck to Diamond on Washington Street in Auburn is one of two dealerships that have had be stolen from Diamond Chevrolet cars stolen from it. Police found the stolen cars in Sturbridge. Turn To THEFT, page A11 What’s behind the Penney’s still in business town water ban? STURBRIDGE FIRM REOPENS SPILLWAY LOW DESPITE WET SUMMER AFTER DEVASTATING FIRE BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY tect the aquatic habitat and VILLAGER STAFF WRITER water resources in the river.” BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY the investigation of the blaze, con- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — Despite Coletta said in order to main- ducted by the Sturbridge Fire record-breaking rainfall in the tain the health of natural STURBRIDGE — If you had a Department and State Police early summer months, a manda- resources within in the tractor or riding lawnmower in for assigned to the Fire Marshal’s tory ban on unnecessary water Quinebaug River watershed — repair at Penney’s Appliance and office, was pretty much complete. use has been imposed on rated by the DEP as a medium Lawn Equipment, it should still be “The cause of the fire was deter- Sturbridge, per order of the stressed basin — the towns ready on time — give or take a cou- mined to be, most probably, electri- State Department of along the watershed, including ple days. cal,” Mieth said. Environmental Protection Sturbridge, which draw from Despite a structure fire that rav- “The area of origin was in the (DEP). the river, must agree to one of aged the business’s 171 Charlton basement ceiling below the first- The ban, which restricts “non- two types of restrictions to Road showroom building late on floor floor,” Mieth continued. “The essential outside water use,” make sure the water table stays Tuesday, Sept. 15, Russell and Terri only heat source there was electri- between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every at a safe level. Penney said they are here to stay — cal wiring, so they’ve determined day, will be in place through A calendar restriction, Coletta and here to serve their customers. the fire was electrical.” Wednesday, Sept. 30, or until the said, would designate one or two “Nobody’s taking me out, baby!” According to the business’s insur- Quinebaug River flows through days per week between May and Russ Penney said Monday from his ance carrier, Penney said, the show- the spillway at Westville Dam at September as days outdoor makeshift office in the business’s room building is a total loss. a rate of 47.2 cubic feet per sec- water use is prohibited. In warehouse, a completely separate “It’s just walls and ceilings,” Terri Christopher Tanguay photo ond for seven days in a row. Sturbridge’s case however, an building behind the one that burned Penney said, indicating the building An investigator from the State Fire Edmund Coletta of the DEP last week. will not be too hard to replace. Marshal’s Office led an accelerant-sniff- explained, “The issue is to pro- Turn To BAN, page A11 Early Monday, Jennifer Mieth of ing dog through the damaged building Turn To FIRE, A11 the State Fire Marshal’s office said page looking for any signs of arson. Teaching stewardship of the forest

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Department of Fish and VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Game, made when the STURBRIDGE — In the 800-plus acres formerly years following the indus- known as Camp Robinson trial revolution, much of Crusoe, now referred to New England’s once- as the Leadmine forested land, cleared for Mountain Conservation agriculture, was left to be Land, was jointly pur- reclaimed by nature and chased, was for return once again to for- Sturbridge to draft a for- est. est management plan to Unfortunately, with the help promote and main- introduction of any num- tain the healthiest and ber of invasive species, most diverse habitat they manipulation of the land- can. scape by people, and As the end of that plan- countless other factors, ning stage grows near, that natural reclamation Sturbridge officials and has not always produced wildlife experts hosted a the healthiest forests in forest stewardship walk which wildlife can thrive. on Saturday, Sept. 19 to Tree biologist Joe Kowalski of Ganesh Tree and Plant Health Care explained every- As part of the agree- highlight some of the thing you would ever want to know about the composition and lifecycle of trees ment between the town of during a forest stewardship walk though the Leadmine Mountain Conservation Turn To FOREST, page A11 Sturbridge and the State Land on Saturday.

ALMANAC ...... 2 VILLAGER TRIVIA LOCAL SPORTS Born in New York City on April POLICE LOGS ...... 5 25, 1940, he went on to become an OPINION ...... 10 B.T.’S HOLY NAME NIPS actor many people find hard to refuse to see. He has also performed CALENDAR ...... 12 SMOKEHOUSE WARRIORS theater, in such plays as “Does a OBITUARIES ...... 13 Tiger Wear a Necktie?” and appear- PAGE 3 PAGE 14 ing as Richard III. Who is he? INSIDE SPORTS ...... 14-15 Answer inside. 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, September 25, 2009 RMV to issue turnpike vouchers? VILLAGER ALMANAC HANDICAPPED MOTORISTS COULD RECEIVE ASSISTANCE QUOTATION OF THE WEEK BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL cated on the RMV’s move out of Southbridge. Williams, who said he has not visited the STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Dufresne continued: “Walter, the Charlton site and typically does RMV transac- “Nobody’s taking me out, baby!” CHARLTON — To ease the financial strain Southbridge Evening News is not the Wall tions online, raised question about how the on disabled motorists, the state Registry of Street Journal and your reporters do not have vouchers would work. Williams wondered to — Russ Penney said Monday. Sept. 21, from his makeshift Motor Vehicles is considering giving them toll office in Penney’s Appliance and Lawn Equipment’s ware- the experience nor the competence to realize residents of which towns they would be given house, a completely separate building behind the one that vouchers to defray the costs of travel to the the difference.” and by whom. burned last week. Charlton branch. Dufresne’s harsh words came as a result of a “I’m more concerned about somebody using The issue arose after some concerned resi- simple request for information. On Wednesday, a wheelchair,” he said. “Would that cause any dents complained about handicapped parking Sept. 16, Dufresne e-mailed a press release extra difficulties for anyone who is disabled?” OPEN TO CLOSE issues at the site, located at the 5-East announcing it had awarded Charlton RMV cus- The Charlton branch’s recent opening Massachusetts Turnpike service area. tomers raffle prizes, but did not attach names caused much hoopla, which steamrolled into HOLLAND: 413-245-7108 Currently, disabled motorists are forced to use of winners. The Southbridge Evening News many safety complaints from area residents. Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and the Pike, and pay a toll, to access the site’s five requested the names, but Dufresne withheld The new site opened in August as a “mitiga- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. handicapped parking spaces. No handicapped them saying: “There is [a list of winner tion” office after the state, looking to save parking is available at the other parking area names], but for the sake of our customer’s pri- money in its current budget crunch, closed the FISKDALE: 508-347-6486 Weekdays 9:00-4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 on the Route 20 side of the service stop. RMV vacy, we will not release it for publication.” Southbridge branch, which was located at the Spokesman Ann Dufresne offered no detail on NO INVESTIGATION Big Bunny plaza on Main Street. Residents STURBRIDGE 508-347-6463 how the plan would actually work. State Rep. Federal officials last week also denied they even circulated a petition to keep the Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 Geraldo Alicea, D-Charlton, called for such a were investigating the RMV site, and a similar Southbridge office open. BRIMFIELD: 413-245-3451 measure last month, but last week said the facility in Natick, for possible violations of Since then, area residents and lawmakers Weekdays: 9:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 move was not enough. safety protocols. The Boston Herald earlier this have complained the site is not safe, citing “It should be for elderly and handicapped,” month reported that federal transportation lighting, traffic and signaling issues. WALES: 413-245-9808 he said. officials were conducting such an investiga- Currently, motorists have to walk from the Weekdays 8:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 4:30 and Alicea said he had asked Registrar Rachel tion, Route 20 parking area, which is often crowded Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 Kaprielian to offer the vouchers to handi- “There is not one the Federal Highway with cars, to the branch office building, which capped and elderly drivers so the latter would Administration aware of,” said Doug Hecox, a is alongside a truck stop access road. The RMV REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS not have to walk long distances to the building spokesman for the Federal Highway has insisted its branch is safe, and Gov. Deval from the Route 20 parking area. Administration, whom the Herald quoted in its Patrick supported the decision. State officials STURBRIDGE Alicea also said he is looking into whether report. That report does not directly attribute have never offered any written proof that it $100, 140 Paradise Lane, Thomas R. state requires the building to have a bathroom, who said federals officials were investigated signed off on a safety plan for the site. Button to Jeanne M. Button. which he said it currently lacks. the two sites. However, Executive Office of Transportation $100, 3 North Drive, Walter J. Rowley to Dufresne last week also accused this newspa- The agency, however, is working with state Spokesman Colin Durrant offered this tidbit Walter J. Rowley and Michelle Rowley. per of “manufactur[ing]” controversy over the officials to make sure an additional RMV last month: “This wasn’t any sort of situation $64,981.09, 15 Orchard Road, M. Charlton RMV site. She also said she would be branches that may be consturcuted, according where specific parties or individuals had to Elaine Tieri to A. Stephen Tieri. deleting this newspaper from her press release to Hecox. sign off on anything. That is what I need to $129,000, 16 Summit Ave., Consumer e-mail list. Typically, the RMV has emailed Dufresne said she was “not aware of” any make clear.” Solutions REO LLC and National Default press releases to the media, including this out- investigation. Alicea is unlikely to let the issue die anytime Servicing LLC to Daniel Roche. let. News of the RMV’s considering toll vouch- soon. “I think the real issue here is that you are a ers was good news to one at least one member “That is the last thing I’m going to be doing,” WALES community newspaper trying desperately to of the handicapped community, Sturbridge Alicea said, manufacture controversial issues where they resident Robert Williams. $1, Lake George Road and Laurel do not exist,” she wrote in an e-mail to Editor “That’s a good deal. I do like that idea,” Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone Lane, Wales Lake George LLC and Walter Bird Jr. Williams, 51, said. at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- Steven Greenberg to Wales Lot Six Trust Dufresne said in a separate e-mail: “It’s Williams is paralyzed on his left side, walks bridgepress.com. (William P. Lenahan, Trustee). unfortunate that you and your reporters have with a cane and drives with a handicapped adopted the hostile stance that you have predi- license plate. THE STATS The number of males in each town Auburn ...... 7,572 Brimfield ...... 1,654 NEWS BRIEFS Brookfield ...... 1,499 Charlton...... 5,515 Douglas ...... 3,534 Volunteers sought for Public Lands Day projects Dudley ...... 4,973 Holland ...... 1,224 STURBRIDGE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at East Brimfield Brimfield work will center on improvements to the Grand Trunk Leicester ...... 5,094 and Westville lakes, along with the local trail committees of Brimfield, Trail portion of the Titanic Rail Trail section off 5 Bridge Road and will Northbridge ...... 6,274 Sturbridge and Southbridge and the Gand Trunk Trailblazers, are in include sign installation and staining, brush cutting to improve safety Oxford ...... 6,453 final preparations for National Public Lands Day,observed fro 8:30 a.m. for horseback riders, installation of fencing and spreading fine gravel Southbridge ...... 8,287 – noon, Saturday, Sept. 26. as a final trail surface. Spencer ...... 5,785 It is the largest one-day event to encourage volunteerism in support of Registration will be held at 8:30 p.m., at the trail head parking lot at 5 Sturbridge ...... 3,857 public lands. This is the seventh consecutive local event organized by Bridge Road. A pizza lunch will be served at noon. Uxbridge ...... 5,479 Park Ranger Tom Chamberland. In Sturbridge, the trail committee will focus on completing three uni- Wales...... 865 versally accessible trails on the Heins Farm Webster ...... 7,901 Conservation Lands. Volunteers are asked to * Information as of 2000 U.S. Census TONY PIETTE meet at the trail head parking lot, 197a Leadmine Road, anout 1,000 feet after the Douty Road inter- SUNRISE/SUNSET section on the left. Sign installation, rock and Sat., Sept. 26 —6:33 a.m. ———6:50 p.m. WELL TESTING Chinese Restaurant root removal from the cabin and pond loop trails, Sun., Sept. 27 —6:34 a.m. ———6:49 p.m. www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty mowing of the Stafford Turnpike Trail, trash and Mon., Sept. 28 —6:35 a.m. ———6:47 p.m. • Install & Repair • Water Quality & Take-out Service old fence removal along Leadmine Road and Tue., Sept. 29 —6:36 a.m. ———6:45 p.m. Water Pumps, Quantity Testing Catering Party to Your Place spreading fine gravel on the final surface of the Wed., Sept. 30 —6:37 a.m. ———6:43 p.m. Tanks & Filters pond loop trail. Thur., Oct. 1——6:38 a.m. ———6:42 p.m. • Fully Insured Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 A pizza lunch will be provided at noon. There is Fri., Sept. 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PUBLIC MEETINGS B.T.’s named one of New England’s best in BBQ REGIONAL BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY pulled pork for figs. Monday, Sept. 28 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Treitman said the two key ele- The chairmen of the Tantasqua School BRIMFIELD — With a brand ments in his signature dishes are Committee subcommittees will meet at 6:30 new mortgage and a baby on the method and recipe. p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference way, Brian Treitman was admit- “I do 100-percent wood fired Room at Tantasqua Junior High School. tedly nervous when he first cooking,” he said, explaining that opened B.T.’s Smokehouse on many barbecue joints will smoke BRIMFIELD Sturbridge Road in Brimfield a their meats in a gas-powered couple years ago. smoker using wood as a second- Tuesday, Sept. 22 Now, with a satellite locale on ary heat source. The only source The Conservation Commission will meet at Main Street in Sturbridge, his of heat in Treitman’s smoker: 7:50 p.m. in Town Hall. own line of rubs, sauces and rel- local apple wood. Tuesday, Oct. 6 ishes — and another baby on the The concoction of dry spices in way — Treitman’s nervousness the rubs he has created also adds The Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. in has turned to disbelief at the suc- to the unique flavors of B.T.’s Town Hall. cess he’s had. meats. Wednesday, Oct. 7 “There are times that I sit down The original meat rub, which he The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in and I think about it and kind of uses on beef, potato salad and Town Hall. get chills,” Treitman said from his many other items, “was just based flagship location, in front of his off random combinations that Tuesday, Oct. 13 homemade smoker. I’ve used in the past,” Treitman The Board of Assessors will meet at 3:15 p.m. B.T.’s was listed among the top said. in Town Hall. 10 barbecue restaurants in New With a couple slight tweaks The Conservation Commission will meet at England by the New England along the way, Treitman said the 7:50 p.m. in Town Hall. Barbecue Society in the Sunday, recipe for the meat rub has Sept. 13 Boston Globe. remained primarily the same HOLLAND Trained in the art of fine cui- since his first 250-pound order sine at the Culinary Institute of was received from a specialty Friday, Sept. 25 America, Treitman has paired his spice company in Manchester, The Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. in background as a chef with the Conn. Town Hall. patience and daring necessary in His newest offering in that line Friday, Oct. 2 authentic barbecue to create is milder rub called, “Pork Your The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. unique specialties and perfect the Chicken.” in Town Hall. classics. “It’s more cumin and mustard Tuesday, Oct. 6 Menu staples like pulled pork based,” Treitman said, which The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at sandwiches, smoked brisket, and works well with the lighter meats. 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall. pork and beef ribs keep regulars Each of Treitman’s recipes con- Wednesday, Oct. 7 coming back, while specials like tains between 13 and 16 ingredi- The Council on Aging will meet at 10:15 a.m. smoked salmon, turkey and ents to keep diners on their toes. in the Senior Center. Thursday’s lunch special, buffalo “So when you bite into some- Tuesday, Oct. 13 burgers stuffed with brisket tips thing, you’re not getting just one Brian Treitman of B.T.’s Smokehouse in Brimfield hands Charlton resident Mike The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in — served with pickled green flavor,” Treitman said. King a brisket stuffed buffalo burger topped with pickled green tomatoes last Town Hall. tomatoes from the garden behind For real insight on why B.T.’s Thursday. STURBRIDGE the smoker — keep attracting new popularity has exploded in the customers. last year, just ask any of the loyal Friday, Sept. 25 Traditional barbecue sides, like fans — there are 600 of them Referring to Treitman’s unique Basketville building, along side The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:3o potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread signed up on the smokehouse’s spice combos, which were Pioneer Brewing Company. p.m. at the Sturbridge Senior Center, 140 and chili made with brisket meat Facebook page. described in The Boston Globe, as Treitman said of all his cus- Main St. are also made on-site with Mike King of Charlton stopped “aggressive,” King said, “I think it tomers and fans of his food, his Monday, Sept. 28 Treitman’s own recipes. by the Brimfield location enhances the flavor.” most important supporter is his The Economic Development Commission When catering special events, Thursday for lunch. John Hanlan, also of Charlton, wife Marni. will meet at 6:30 p.m. at OSV. Treitman really turns up the heat. “For barbecue, there’s no better said the pulled pork sandwich is “I really couldn’t do any of this Wednesday, Sept. 30 At a Wednesday night six course place,” King said. his favorite menu item. without having the complete and The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6 p.m. at dinner with Charles Smith Wines Working in Boston, among “I love his food,” Hanlan said. total support of my wife,” the Senior Center. in Boston, Treitman offered up some of the commonwealth’s best Looking at the heaping pile of Treitman said. “She’s been amaz- Kopelman and Paige will hold a legal semi- smoked duck breast with arugula eateries, King said he prefers buffalo meat, tomatoes and cheese ing.” nar at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Center. The salad and blackberry vinaigrette, B.T.’s barbecue over all others. Treitman handed him through topic will be the Open Meeting Law. and a creation he calls “Pig “I think Brian’s stuff is just as the window, Hanlan said, “This Christopher Tanguay may be Tuesday, Oct. 6 Newtons,” which are exactly what good if not better than a lot of the may be my new favorite though.” reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- The Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. they sound like, substituting places out in Boston,” King said. On the horizon for B.T.’s is a mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- in the Senior Center to discuss the Special new home in the former press.com. Town Meeting warrant articles and other pertinent business. FIVE ANSWERS The Joshua Hyde Library Trustees will meet 1. U.S. Grant on the West Side of New York City Get a Fresh Start… at 7 p.m. in the Library. This meeting was 2. George Washington rescheduled from Oct. 12. 3. Franklin D. Roosevelt BANKRUPTCY RELIEF Thursday, Oct. 8 4. Harry Truman The Town Hall/Center Building Committee 5. Grover Cleveland will meet at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center. ONE CALL STOPS ALL THE CALLS. Rescheduled from Thursday, Oct. 1. Friday, Oct. 9 Southbridge Overhead Door STOP THE BILL COLLECTORS. The Sturbridge Trails Committee will meet 154 Central St. Southbridge 508.765.5551 at 6 p.m. at the temporary Town Hall, Room We are a debt relief agency. (Please call for appt!) 34. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Liftmaster The Town Hall/Center Building Committee Doors start will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Center. Openers at $389 only $275 FREE CONSULTATION installed $15 off any repair! WALES installed Monday, Sept. 28 George & Davis, PC • 508-347-7114 The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. OFFICES IN STURBRIDGE AND BROOKFIELD • www.regeorge.net Tuesday, Sept. 29 The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Stonebridge Press Villager Newspapers Free Estimates 508-347-2305 Closets Home Offices Garages

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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY well as live musical performances VILLAGER STAFF WRITER at both establishments. STURBRIDGE — In celebration Saturday was the most popular of 25 years of combined business day of the festival, featuring a five- in the town’s commercial tourist piece band and a live broadcast of district, the Sturbridge Country WORC Oldies 98.9. Inn and the Copper Stallion restau- “We were hoping it would be a rant hosted Fiskdale Fest, Sept. 18 good community event,” Affenito- through the 20th. MacConnell said. “We planned on putting together There was plenty of fun things a birthday party, so to speak,” said for kids to do also, with horse Joni Light of the Copper Stallion, drawn carriage rides courtesy of which just reached its fifth Hollow Brook Farm in Brimfield, anniversary on Main Street. a bounce house, and even hot air Next door however, at the balloon rides in Turner’s Field, Sturbridge Country Inn, owners sponsored by ReMax Realty. Kevin MacConnell and Patti “I was very happy that they Affenito-MacConnell were getting worked with us to do that,” ready to celebrate 20 years of busi- Affenito-MacConnell said of ness. ReMax, who also helped augment Affenito-MacConnell and her a donation made to Second Chance husband were the petitioners Animal Shelter of East Brookfield behind the town meeting article on behalf of the festival. that established the Sturbridge A wide range of local businesses Tourist Association earlier this participated in the festival as well, year, one of the main goals of including Simple Indulgence Day which is to generate interest in Spa, Zoe’s Pizza, Cornerstone Sturbridge’s business community. Creations, Sturbridge Candy and “I’ve been trying to get things Gifts, Smiling Circle Yoga and going,” Affenito-MacConnell said. many more. “We wanted an event in Gift basket specialist Sarah Sturbridge, something to help busi- Milner-Hiser of Savoir Donner, nesses and get people out.” had a table full of her creations on “We figured this was a great way display as well. to do it, and [the anniversaries] “We joined the effort because Christopher Tanguay photos gave us a great reason to do it,” she we’re trying to take part in all Horse drawn carriage rides were offered at the festival, courtesy of Hollow Brook Farm in Brimfield. continued. these events,” Milner-Hiser said, The weekend event kicked off on “to show some community and business spirit, a number of mer- Friday with appetizer and drink business spirit.” chants also donated items and gift specials at the Copper Stallion as In a showing of community and certificates as raffle prizes. Raffle tickets were free to people attend- ing the festival, and winners were drawn at the conclusion of Sunday’s festivities. Affenito-MacConnell said dona- tions came from New England Graphics, the Briar Patch, Susan’s Secret Garden, and Seraph home furnishings and decorating. Light said the showing of sup- port from the various participants demonstrated that Sturbridge can come together to promote commu- nity and commercial interests at the same time. “I think the merchants who par- ticipated and the merchants who donated gift certificates were just pleased to do it,” Light said. In addition to those directly involved with the festival, Light and Affenito-MacConnell thanked the Board of Selectmen and the Police Department. “I thought the town was so sup- portive of doing this,” Light said. For an event that was though up, organized and executed in less than one month’s time, both of the Six-year-old Sigrid Hiser gets her face painted by Fiskdale Fest volunteer Brittany primary organizers already have McGlone. their sights set on another Fiskdale Fest. “This really was a very quick Affenito-MacConnell said. “We fully intend to do something event,” Affenito-MacConnell said, next year,” Light said, crediting already cooking up ideas on how to Christopher Tanguay may be Courtesy photo Affenito-MacConnell with doing improve the festival for a second reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- most of the legwork required prior go-around. mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- ReMax Realty sponosored tethered balloon rides and helped raise funds for Second to the festival. “I learned that people want press.com. Chance Animal Shelter at the weekend-long Fiskdale Fest. something in Sturbridge,” Foliage trip tops Wales Seniors’ events

This WALES — The Wales Council on Aging is sponsoring a series of trips and programs this fall. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Senior Center is organizing a foliage tour through New Hampshire’s famous lake region and the magnificent “Castle in the Clouds,” followed by Join the Connecticut Poultry Association for an your choice of lunch at Hart’s Turkey Farm. The cost is $59 per person and is all-inclusive. Reservations may be made by calling the Wales Senior Center at 413-245-9683. Omelet and Crepe Cooking Demonstration The Wales Senior Center also welcomes all area seniors for nutritious homemade lunch- Saturday, September 26, 2009 es every Tuesday and Thursday. Please make reservations 24 hours in advance by calling the Senior Center at 413-245-9683. Demonstrations 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. The Senior Center is also forming a chapter of the Red Hat Society and is seeking women Woodstock Fair Grounds in the Ag Exhibition Barn interested in joining. Share fun and activities with other interesting women. A foot care clinic is held at the center the first Wednesday of alternate months. Deb Learn the secrets of top local chefs as they show you how to create Malouin, RN, will conduct the clinic. The cost is $28 and appointments are necessary. restaurant-quality crepes and omelets using eggs and locally grown ingredients. Unfortunately, diabetics cannot be accommodated at the clinic. Decorated Easter Eggs will also be on display For more information on either the Red Hat Society or the foot care clinic, please call the Sponsored by: Senior Center at 413-245-9683. Harrington Memorial Hospital will conduct a free cholesterol screening at the Wales ADMISSIONFREE Senior Center at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24 No appointment is necessary. Rain or Shine! — Submitted by Wales Council on Aging

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Man your own table, make your own profit. Bring craft items or quality items you want to sell. $15 per eight foot table or space, but save the date! Rent as many tables as you need; availability is limited, so reserve early. Set-up is available on Friday evening. Contact St. Mary’s Parish at 508-764-3226 (whatever you don’t sell is still yours and goes home with you!) Friday, September 25, 2009 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 5 POLICE LOGS

activity was investigated at the Sturbridge Main Street. Host Hotel, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 12:13 p.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 7:15 p.m. — Suspicious complaint was field for conspiracy, four Arrests activity was investigated at the Sturbridge counts of receiving stolen property over Host Hotel, Main Street. $250, and three counts of larceny over $250, MONDAY, SEPT. 14 Main Street. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 STURBRIDGE – 1:42 a.m. – Joseph A. Felton, STURBRIDGE — 1:22 p.m. — A distur- 23, of 40 Peck Road, Wales, was arrested on STURBRIDGE — 4:31 a.m. — An accident bance/dispute was investigated at Sullivan an outstanding warrant, Charlton Road. with property damage was investigated, Auto Sales, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 4:50 p.m. — Keith R. Allen Road. STURBRIDGE — 7:54 p.m. — A criminal Walsh, 29, of 5 Webber Road, Brookfield, was STURBRIDGE — 3:29 p.m. — An investiga- complaint was filed for disorderly conduct arrested for operating a motor vehicle under tion was initiated at Tantasqua Regional and disturbing the peace, New Boston Road. the influence of drugs, and failure to stop, The arrests and offenses below were listed in Senior High School, Brookfield Road. SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 Route 84. police department logs. People charged are STURBRIDGE — 5:49 p.m. — A criminal innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. complaint was filed for larceny under $250, STURBRIDGE — 7:22 a.m. — Suspicious TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 This newspaper will publish dispensations of disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace at activity was investigated at Westville Dam STURBRIDGE — 1:28 p.m. — A 16-year-old cases at the request of the accused, with prop- Jack’s Gas Station, Main Street. Recreation Area, Wallace Road. er documentation. juvenile was arrested on an outstanding STURBRIDGE — 7:05 p.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 7:59 a.m. — Suspicious warrant, Main Street. complaint was for operating a motor vehicle activity was investigated, Fiske Hill Road. with a suspended license, no inspection sick- STURBRIDGE — 4:06 p.m. — Criminal com- THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 er, and lights violations, New Boston Road. plaints were filed against two parties for domestic assault and battery, Charlton Road. STURBRIDGE — 9:22 p.m. — Steven Gerard Log Highlights THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 STURBRIDGE — 9:39 p.m. — A domestic Serino, 45, of 32 Briggs Street, Salem, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under STURBRIDGE — 11:35 a.m. — An accident dispute was investigated, Fiske Hill Road. MONDAY, SEPT. 14 the influence of liquor, negligent operation with property damage was investigated, SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop/yield, STURBRIDGE – 10:04 a.m. – An accident main Street. Route 20. with injury was investigated, Ladd Road. STURBRIDGE — 1:21 p.m. — A burglar STURBRIDGE — 3:18 a.m. — A distur- STURBRIDGE – 12:54 p.m. – An investigation alarm was investigated at East Brimfield bance/dispute was investigated at Super 8 SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 Dam, Riverview Avenue. Motel, Main Street. was initiated at Dunkin Donuts, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 8:22 p.m. — Coy M. Graf, STURBRIDGE – 1:53 p.m. – An arrest was STURBRIDGE — 2:40 p.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 4:22 a.m. — A suspicious complaint was filed, Stallion Hill and Route vehicle was investigated, Main Street. 23, of 116 Stoddard’s Wharf Road, Ledyard, made following an investigation, Lake Conn., was arrested for operating a motor Street. 20. STURBRIDGE — 10:38 a.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 6:10 p.m. — Suspicious complaint was filed for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, speeding, STURBRIDGE – 4:28 p.m. – An accident with motor vehicle lights violations and posses- property damage was investigated, Route 20 activity was investigated, Route 20. vehicle after suspension/revocation of a STURBRIDGE — 7:45 p.m. — A suspicious license, and speeding, Route 49 and Putnam sion of marijuana under one ounce, Route TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 vehicle was investigated, Route 49. Road. 20. STURBRIDGE — 12:49 a.m. — An investiga- STURBRIDGE — 9:36 p.m. — A suspicious STURBRIDGE — 12:49 p.m. — An investiga- SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 vehicle was investigated, Main Street. tion was initiated, Allen Road. tion was initiated at Roy Rogers/Sbarro, STURBRIDGE — 7:00 p.m. — John Mashapaug Road. FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Dufresne, 33, of 183 Sunderland Road, STURBRIDGE — 2:33 a.m. — An investiga- Worcester, was arrested for operation of a tion was initiated at Churchill’s, Main STURBRIDGE — 3:49 a.m. — Suspicious STURBRIDGE — 1:26 a.m. — A suspicious activity was investigated, Arnold Road. vehicle was investigated, Route 49. motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, Street. negligent operation of a vehicle, possession STURBRIDGE — 12:19 p.m. — Stolen prop- STURBRIDGE — 8:44 a.m. — A distur- STURBRIDGE — 7:12 p.m. — An investiga- bance/dispute was investigated, Westwood tion was initiated, Farquhar Road. of an open container of alcohol in a motor erty was investigated, Willard Road. vehicle, use of a vehicle without authority STURBRIDGE — 5:48 p.m. — Vandalism Drive. STURBRIDGE — 9:41 a.m. — An accident and receiving stolen property less than $250, was investigated, Farquhar Road. Heritage Green Drive. STURBRIDGE — 7:15 p.m. — Suspicious with property damage was investigated, Watercolor for beginners BRIMFIELD — Have you always wanted to try your hand at watercolor painting? This free workshop, presented by noted local artist and teacher Dudley man dies in ATV accident Beth Parys, will concentrate on the very basics of watercolor painting. Materials and various techniques will be covered giving students a solid BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY road,” Connelly said. initial understanding of this exciting medium. No previous drawing or NEWS STAFF WRITER According to the State painting skills are required and all needed supplies will be provided for a CHARLTON — An all-terrain Department of Consumer Affairs $5.00 material fee. vehicle accident in Charlton Friday and Business Regulation, Students may choose from any of the three following locations/ dates: night resulted in the death of “Recreational vehicles are not per- • Camp Gleason, Auburn at 9:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday Sept. 29. Dudley resident Robert T. Bazinet. mitted to be operated on any state, • Hitchcock Academy, Brimfield,- Thursday, Oct 1. The morning class The 31-year-old Bazinet, who was county, city or town road or public meets from 9:30 - noon or opt for the 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. not wearing a helmet at the time of way or highway except in case of To register call Beth Parys at (413) 245-3295. Class size is limited to fif- the crash, was pronounced dead at emergency or as permitted by state teen students per class. the scene by emergency respon- law or regulation.” ders, after his ATV struck a tree State Police Crime Scene near 80 T Hall Road in Charlton. Services and Collision Analysis Hometown Bank to hold According to Timothy Connelly, Reconstruction Services are work- spokesman for Worcester County ing with detectives assigned to District Attorney Joseph Early, the Early’s office to investigate the Community Wellness Days accident, which occurred shortly accident. WEBSTER — Hometown Bank will host Community Wellness Days at after 10 p.m. on Friday, happened Calls to the Charlton Police Robert T. Bazinet its Sturbridge and Oxford branches during the next two weeks. just as police began to pursue Department were deferred to the The Sturbridge branch at 331 Main Street, Sturbridge, will hold its Bazinet. specific reason was for police to District Attorney. Community Wellness Day Monday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “They tried to pull him over and attempt pulling the ATV over, but Harrington Hospital will offer free blood pressure screenings and will he didn’t pull over,” Connelly said. speculated it may have to do with Christopher Tanguay may be also provide information about how to distinguish flu and the H1N1 virus “When they asked him to stop and the simple fact of where Bazinet reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- from the common cold. Kristine Richardson will provide seated massages, he didn’t, they pursued him.” was. mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- and the 15-40 Connection will offer adolescent cancer information. Connelly could not say what the “He was on an ATV on a public press.com. Healthy snacks will be provided by Paoletti’s Fruit Store of Sturbridge. The Oxford branch at 31 Sutton Avenue, Oxford, will hold its Community Wellness Day Thursday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Harrington Hospital will offer free blood pressure screenings and will also provide information about how to distinguish flu and the H1N1 virus from the common cold. Page Chiropractic will conduct computerized SUSHI spinal screenings and seated massages, and the 15-40 Connection will offer SOUNDS APPETIZING. adolescent cancer information. A representative from Powerhouse Gym BUT, YOU WOULDN’T TRAVEL TO will also be on site to provide membership information. Hometown Bank branch President and CEO, Matthew S. Sosik, says the JAPAN first Wellness Day held at the Webster branch earlier this month was well attended, and the bank is looking forward to a similar response in Oxford TO GET IT. and Sturbridge. “We are pleased to offer these wellness events free of charge as a serv- ice to the community,” he said. “We hope everyone can find time in their day to stop by for a few minutes to collect important health information Find your favorite takeout, quick and easy. and take part in the screenings being offered.” All local. All the time. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com - Submitted by Hometown Bank 6 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, September 25, 2009

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STURBRIDGE — Kathy Ashton, of Sturbridge, blew up balloons in her col- orful clown outfit. Carol Gaudreau hangs new balloons to be popped at the dart game. Fortune teller, Lucy Vanderhoot, of Sturbridge waits to tell a fortune with her crystal ball. Sue Latour, of Sturbridge AKA Minnie PEarl plays an old pub game called skit- tles. Dick Chase and Beth Darsey, enter- tained seniors during the senior carnival held at the senior center on Thursday September 17th. Jerry Suprenant, of Sturbridge plays a game of Skittles. Friday, September 25, 2009 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 Sturbridge planners sign off on legal issue

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Sturbridge, Racicot said the town Draper Woods subdivision was Grid would not finish installation of cial tourist district, which currently VILLAGER STAFF WRITER gave the landowner the option of extended to fall 2010 as well. the lights until receipt of a nota- does not allow such an establish- STURBRIDGE — An abbreviated tearing down the house or subdivid- The main issue with the third sub- rized document approving the ment. Planning Board met Tuesday, with ing the land into two smaller division, Estates North, which also change of location for a few lights While wine is acceptable as an members Jennifer Morrison and parcels, which would put the land in got a one-year extension, is an unfin- that ended up in different spots than accessory in a specialty food store Russ Chamberland absent, reducing compliance with frontage bylaws. ished road. The road is in place, but they are depicted in the original within the district, a wine-only facil- a would be seven member board – The Planning Board approved has not received a final paving. plan. ity does not fit under the current with one vacancy — down to four subdivision of the land in lieu of Bubon explained final paving is not The board endorsed a change of bylaws. people for the night. demolition of the house. typically done until subdivisions plans to be sent to National Grid. Planning Board member James Those at the meeting signed a Attorney Mark Donohue, repre- are substantially complete, adding The second issue is the require- Cunniff suggested Neal’s client con- planning map to put an end to a senting Swiacki and Company L.P., that Department of Public Works ment of a town vote for acceptance sider adding cheese and crackers to long-standing legal issue in town. requesting extensions on operations Director Gregory Morse expressed a of the roads in the subdivision. the store, making it a specialty food Interim Town Administrator at three different unfinished subdi- concern over the long-term viability Bubon explained winter mainte- shop, thus complaint with the zon- Michael Racicot explained that the visions in town. of the development. nance, such as plowing and sanding ing. parcel at 215 Shepherd Road had pre- Regarding Whittemore Woods, a One caveat of each of the exten- could not be done on the street until Weary of petitioning a zoning viously been approved by for con- one-year extension was granted for sions granted is regular meetings the town accepts it. School buses, change at the Special Town Meeting struction by the building inspector, the completion date of development between the developer, Morse and Bubon said, cannot traverse the in such a hasty time frame without but plans were halted by the Zoning of Turner Lane off Fairview Park Bubon in coming months to hash road either until it becomes part of enough time to thoroughly debate Board of Appeals (ZBA) because the Road. Of the seven lots in the subdi- out details of the fate of the three the town’s official map. the positives and negatives of hav- lot did not meet the minimum vision, two have not yet been built locations. The board voted to endorse the ing a wine shop in the district with frontage requirement. upon. Bubon later brought up the road acceptance and to send a pro- the entire board, the four members Racicot said that decision was Donohue said he originally Preserve subdivision, which is near- posed article regarding acceptance present defeated the motion, sug- appealed in a court hearing, the out- planned on requesting a two-year ing completion as well. of the roads to Racicot for inclusion gesting any potential changes still come of which was adjudication in extension, but reduced it at the sug- “It looks really good,” Bubon said, on the October Special Town desired by Neal’s client may be dis- favor of the ZBA. gestion of Town Planner Jean referring to trees, sidewalks and Meeting warrant. cussed for the April 2010 Town Following the hearing, Racicot Bubon. bases of light posts that have all Attorney Ed Neal met with the Meeting. said there was very little action on At Draper Woods, Donohue said been installed in the area near Deer board to request an article for the the site, which already had one development is moving along a little Run Circle off New Boston Road. October meeting as well. Neal, rep- Christopher Tanguay may be house sitting on it, throwing off the more smoothly, with one new home Two speed bumps lay in the road resenting a client who wants to pur- reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail ratio of developable land to road on the way and a couple more lots in on the way to project’s completion chase a vacant Main Street building at [email protected]. frontage. negotiation. as well. for a wine shop, requested an article As one of his first measures in The completion date of the Bubon explained that National for a zoning change in the commer-

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VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES EDITORIAL Mourning For pols, it’s has broken cried when I heard that Mary died. The radio news on Thursday morning said the same old, Ithat Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary was “heartsick beyond words,” and that’s how I felt for a moment when I learned that Mary Travers had lost her battle with same old leukemia, bone-marrow transplants, chemotherapy and related ailments. She isappointing? Yes. Unexpected? Hardly. was only 72. The late night vote by the House last We had seen the trio not DThursday to allow the governor to long ago, at the Hanover appoint a temporary successor to U.S. Sen. Theatre in Worcester, and Ted Kennedy doesn’t make it law, but that’s that concert was only remi- just a formality. The House had to take anoth- niscent of the great and glo- er vote then it would move to the Senate, who rious, hale and halcyon days will undoubtedly put its stamp of approval on of the ’60s through the ’90s. it, after Republicans do their darndest to Mary was chair-ridden and delay the inevitable. AS YOU on supplemental oxygen for For Massachusetts residents, it’s just more IKE T that one, and the whole con- of the same old partisan malarkey that has LETTERS TO THE EDITOR L I cert was geared to her phys- plagued this state for too long. They call it a ical limitations. Some in our two-party system, but it really is Donkey land MARK ASHTON party said they wished we here. Democrats rule. hadn’t gone; they didn’t That’s why you get hypocritical politics like A different view of preparing for pandemic disaster want to remember Mary this, when just five years earlier the To the editor: The big question is, of course, what is the and the trio in such an atrophied state. Democratic Legislature stripped from then- I have a simple request to all Massachusetts context? I will tell you that the context of But I was glad we saw them one last time Gov. Mitt Romney the same power they want residents: please read the Act Relative to these words and phrases are in the affirma- together. We, the audience, sang boldly and to give to Deval Patrick. Ironically, it was Ted Pandemic and Disaster Preparation and tive. In other words, they will arrest you brazenly to compensate for any onstage lack of Kennedy who called for that change then, and Response in the Commonwealth, Senate Bill without a warrant, they will quarantine you. wind, and it was a mighty wind, indeed, that it was he who called for it now, albeit for two No. 2028. This bill has already passed in the Yet I do not expect anyone to take another per- carried the night. completely different reasons. The late senator Massachusetts Senate and is soon to pass in son’s word for this for whom they do not I was somewhat disappointed last Thursday was afraid, if his Senate colleague, John the House. Among the protests, ads, chatter, know personally. So again I ask, please read night, therefore, when the 11 o’clock news had Kerry, won the presidency, Romney would and Senator Moore’s advocacy that we should the bill. not even a mention of Mary’s passing — or of appoint a Republican successor to serve until sacrifice liberty for security,I want to request Once you do this, I implore you to contact her 50 years as the voice of the American folk a vote was held. that people simply read the legislation for state Sen. [Richard] Moore and ask him if he movement. Perhaps the morning news had This time around, his health failing and themselves. would trust this power in the hands of covered it sufficiently, or maybe the noontime death imminent, Kennedy stayed true to his Here are a few facts. In 20 or so pages, this [President George W.] Bush or [Vice President report. Or perhaps some new development in political stripes by asking lawmakers to act invokes the words: Dick] Cheney. If he answers yes, do you? If “Michael Jackson’s ongoing career-after- switch the rule back. “arrest without a warrant” three times. he says no, you have to ask yourself if you death” or “the quest for Sen. Kennedy’s seat” Of course, for Democrats this is key, since “quarantine” 15 times. actually believe there will never be an irre- had bumped even a mention of Mary’s they are locked in a bitter battle over health “imprisonment” five times sponsible person in public office ever again. untimely departure. Anyway, I was disap- care reform, and another Democrat’s vote “punished by a fine” twice pointed that she could be disposed of with so would be quite helpful in pushing President . . . all in regard to the government little fanfare, since she had meant so much to Barack Obama’s controversial plan through JOHN NIEWIECKI response to people feeling sick. so many for so long. before voters elect a permanent replacement UXBRIDGE Or at least so I thought. Perhaps I am wrong, in January. but I was sure that most of what Sen. Kennedy This isn’t just another example of politics may have achieved in terms of liberal legisla- as usual. It is arrogance and hypocrisy at its Blanchard deserved consideration for job tion owes a great deal to the likes of PP&M, highest form. who sang at the vanguard of the civil rights Democrats can try to swing it any way they To the Editor: specific to our Town. It may well be that other movement, the anti-war movements, the wish, but the bottom line is, they couldn’t I am writing about Mr. Charlie Blanchard’s candidates’ specific job experience would be equality-for-all social justice agenda that was stand to risk having a Republican appointed candidacy for town administrator and the job such an asset that it would make them more not just an agenda but a way of life for baby- five years ago and they’re hell bent this time the search committee had done for the town of valuable to our town than someone who boomers across America. on passing a health care bill most polls show Sturbridge. Because Mr. Blanchard has spent would have little to no learning curve on the I’ve been told that it’s impossible to lie when the majority of Americans oppose. Why wait years in service of the Town of Sturbridge I actual issues, but it may not. you’re singing, and if that’s true for anyone, it until January and risk further delay or am certain there are many opinions held of Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Mary has been personified and perfected by Peter, defeat? And who cares about being criticized him and his efforts. I am also sure that those Blanchard would certainly need to recuse her- Paul and Mary, who turned Bob Dylan’s and for hypocrisy when the ultimate prize is star- opinions run the gamut from extremely posi- self from discussions while Mr. Blanchard is Pete Seeger’s best stuff into popular, familiar ing them right in the face? tive to extremely negative. involved in the candidate interview process, — even family — American sing-along The real bottom line: The Massachusetts However, it is his years of service that and she would indeed need to occasionally anthems. “Blowin’ in the Wind” was Dylan’s, Democratic Legislature is not serving your would make it unfathomable for the town not recuse herself from issues were Mr. but they made it America’s. “If I Had a interests. They might give you all these expla- to consider Mr. Blanchard as a candidate. The Blanchard to be selected. But the absence of Hammer” was Pete Seeger’s, but they turned nations and rub your shoulders and tell you next town administrator will have to deal with Mrs. Blanchard’s voice on a few votes may be it into a generation’s marching song. “Where how they have your best interests at heart, but the Route 131 project the former Basketville outweighed by the addition of Mr. Have All the Flower’s Gone?” With the passing the astute voter knows the truth. TIF project, the potential building of a new Blanchard’s extensive experience. And it is of Mary, the flowers, the young girls and the Any Democratic representative who voted school, the new sewer plant regulatory definitely worth considering as our honest soldiers have all gone to the graveyards, every to grant Patrick to power to pick an interim process and construction, the lack of water and capable search committee suggested we one, and the circle of life has come full turn. successor did so without one thought of what infrastructure issue in Sturbridge Industrial do. After leading the “folk scare” of the 1960s you or I wanted. It was politics, plain and sim- Park, the conflict between town and state on The search committee selflessly volun- and embodying the energy and intelligence of ple. the effective cleaning and marketability of teered to do a tough job for our town. They did that era’s protest movements, PP&M disband- So who in our neck of the woods voted in Routes 20 and 131 and many issues not listed. the right thing in furthering the considera- ed in 1970 and the group’s members attempted favor? Who, you ask, was brazen enough to Why wouldn’t the town want a candidate in tion of a candidate who deserves considera- solo careers with limited success. Their put his political life on the line in the name of the mix who is extremely familiar with all of tion. appeal as a group, however, has never waned politics and hypocrisy? those issues? While it is true that Mr. Unfortunately, all they got for it was a kick for their original audience. Eventually, baby- That would be Charlton’s Geraldo Alicea. Blanchard does not have the minimum in the teeth. I, for one, thank them. boomers brought their kids (and later, their So what, you say? He’s a Democrat and desired years of experience as a town admin- kids’ kids) to reunion concerts and enjoyed that’s how they all feel? istrator or town manager, he does have a few MICHAEL CIMINI PBS specials focusing on what the ’60s and the years of experience in that specific role and Not so much. STURBRIDGE folk revival had been all about. Anne Gobi in Spencer voted No. She’s a almost a lifetime of experience in the issues Christmas concerts and kids albums (such Democrat. Paul Kujawski in Webster voted as “Peter, Paul & Mommy”) kept the group in No. He’s a Democrat. Jennifer Callahan in the hearts and minds of whole new genera- Sutton voted No. She’s a Democrat. RMV official’s remarks outrage area resident tions. Mary’s plaintive but powerful voice Now, Thursday’s vote wasn’t all bad news. defined their sound, whether at a march on To the Editor: level of reportage expected of a national The good guys did win one victory, when Washington with MLK or with a bright and I am beyond the point of outrage!? paper, The Wall Street Journal, is venal in the Democrats caved in and removed a piece of smiling granddaughter onstage. With their The remarks and actions by RMV extreme. Should we compare Ms. Dufresene’s legislation that would have called for the gov- song choices, they boosted the careers of oth- spokesperson Ann Dufresne quoted in the eminence in her current position to that of ernor to fill Kennedy’s seat with someone ers (John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane” Sept. 21, 2009 Southbridge Evening News [and Hillary Clinton? Not to mention the extent to from the same party — a Democrat. comes to mind); with their crossover appeal in this week’s Sturbridge Villager] represent a which those of us of a particular ideological Yes, that is how big the cojones are on your (good music is good music, whichever genre it height of arrogance and contempt on the part bent (I believe that in this I might include hacks on Beacon Hill. Hey, if you’re gonna be may be born into), they even spoofed and of a public official that is beyond the bounds Governor Patrick) have regarding the editori- a hypocrite, you may as well go all the way. cashed in on the competition (“I Dig Rock and of the acceptable.? al objectivity of the Wall Street Journal since Shame on the Legislature for this vote. Roll Music”). If I were still a State Representative, I would its acquisition by Ruppert Murdoch’s Shame, but no surprise. Shame on Alicea for But their musicality also always came with be on the floor of the House introducing a Newscorp.? going along with it. a conscience. They gave the protest movement motion of censure, not merely for this official, Is it any wonder that the plight of our com- Whether enough voters feel the same come a cloak of respectability, so that mainstream but for any superiors – all the way up to the munity regarding its relegation to being a site the next state election, we’ll have to wait and Americans could square hawkish patriotism Governor – who condoned this action.? for the largest garbage dump in see. Have they had enough? Maybe. with antiwar sentiments, the War on Poverty Let it be clearly noted that I have had my dif- Massachusetts or a haven for those seeking There’s still hope. The Senate may actually with social justice, personal activism with the ferences with this newspaper. Not the least of sustenance on the public dole has led to this show some common sense and vote this bill search for Utopia. In later years, it was Mary these was the manner in which a colleague, concomitant level of contempt by state offi- down. Maybe, but unlikely. who joked on stage about the “horrors” of Linda Cocalis, and I were treated when we cials? Yup. In Massachusetts, it’s politics — and having a son-in-law who was a Republican, attempted to bring forth facts bearing upon a Every news outlet in this state, in this hypocrisy — as usual. and it was her bipartisan family status that set proposed business deal at the proposed region, in this country should be made aware the tone of hope and promise for the nation. Southbridge Industrial Park.?Nevertheless, of this attempt to silence what is, in reality, So I don’t quite understand how 50 years of for a government agency to presume to pre- the genuine outrage of a community, not leading America in communal song didn’t clude a legitimate local newspaper from merely the “manufactured” product of some warrant even 30 seconds of mention on the receiving information that is financed by tax- “contemptible” local newspaper.? late-night TV news. Perhaps I just caught the Serving Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales payers’ dollars is an affront to every citizen – wrong network or the wrong local affiliate liberal or conservative.? 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 KENNETH M. O’BRIEN that night. I’d like to think that someone else To then go on to denigrate the staff of this Telephone (800) 367-9898 SOUTHBRIDGE beyond Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and I newspaper because they did not rise to the Fax (508) 764-8015 noted — and mourned — her passing. (Of www.sturbridgevillager.net course, I did hear from best buds Dickie and FRANK G. WALTER C. HOW TO SUBMIT LETTERS Bob by e-mail, but that only confirmed the sacred nature of the somber occasion!) CHILINSKI BIRD JR. Send letters to the editor to Walter Bird at the Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA Mary Travers was, after all is said and sung, PRESIDENT AND WEEKLY EDITOR 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Allow at least 48 hours for a confirmation one of the best, dearest, closest friends we PUBLISHER AT-LARGE response. Please supply home address and phone number. Don’t send letters via fax. There is no never actually met. word count for letters, the discerning reader will understand that brevity is the key to good com- Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for TRACY SEELYE munication. 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“It’s all material stuff,” she added in good spirits. In the meantime, while the old Penney’s storefront is barricaded behind a chain link fence, with sheets of plywood covering the windows, Russ and Terri have set up shop in the warehouse. Working off singed contact sheets and repair orders, the Penneys are fully capable of carrying out all of what they see, as their responsibilities to their customers. “I’ve told people before, I’ll work out of the back of my pickup truck,” Russ joked. “I need to be responsible, and respond to their needs,” he continued. “But there will be some bumps in the road, as we go,” Terri chimed in. “I’m trying to keep the bumps to a mini- Christopher Tanguay photo mum,” Russ concluded. Terri and Russ Penney said that after 27 years in business, a measly struc- The Penneys indicated nothing that was in ture fire won’t keep them from servicing their customers’ needs. A sign the building where the fire occurred will be just outside the chain link fence surrounding the Penney’s Appliance and sold, and that everything in their warehouse Lawn Equipment showroom building lets patrons know the business is still is brand-new merchandise. alive and well, operating out of the warehouse in the rear of the property. “Everything down front is being taken Russ said, indicating that Wight, state regulations provide for expedited he still feels nervous about permitting in fire situations for temporary away,” Russ said. stuff,” Russ said, explaining he sold three the whole situation, “because your whole life signs to highlight the store’s new location, and The couple, who have been in business for appliances on Saturday as soon as he is changed.” a temporary structure, such as a trailer,if nec- 27 years selling and servicing appliances and reopened the doors. Though he quickly added, “But you have to essary, for housing office equipment or inven- lawn equipment, have been at their Charlton “Our customers are that loyal,” he said. take care of your customers.” tory. Road location for just more than four years. As for repair orders, Russ said everything is To take care of the Penneys, along with Penney’s will be open, conducting business Throughout all of their years in business, still on track. friends, family and patrons of the store, are out of the warehouse, sporadically through- the Penneys say they have amassed a very “Nothing’s changed,” he said. “They will get some town officials, who Russ said, have out the week, and intend to return to their loyal customer base, many of whom have [equipment] back ASAP, because I have a “been very,very helpful. The town has been so normal business hours — Monday through offered shoulders of support in the days after responsibility to them.” supportive.” Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 the fire. The nobility with which the Penneys have According to Building Commissioner Erik a.m. to 2 p.m. — beginning Monday, Sept. 28. “Some people have done some unbelievable faced the fire is not always easy to maintain, Water ban imposed in Sturbridge despite rainy summer

“If we have rain fairly soon or get a couple of Even if the water table doesn’t rise by the frame, house washing and driveway rinsing BAN storms we’ll get the river back were we want to end of the month, the ban will be lifted are banned completely. Typical uses such as continued from page A1 be,” he said. Thursday,Oct. 1. cooking, drinking and personal hygiene are The ban may come as surprise to the many As the weather cools, Coletta said, “You permitted. average stream flow rate is determined, and residents who had to curtail summer plans don’t really have the summer usage. You don’t Some tips for conserving water are to run any restrictions are only applicable when the because of excessive rain in May, June and have people water lawns, washing cars, water- only full loads through washing machines and river is running below that rate. July. ing gardens, filling pools, that sort of thing.” dishwashers; limit shower time; water lawns “If you have a stream flow that’s below that According to Coletta, that rainy spell may While most water uses are still permitted and gardens early in the morning or in the target level for three days, you have to institute have staved off having to impose the ban earli- during the ban, Morse said basic awareness of evening to maximize efficiency and reduce that ban,” Coletta said. “That’s probably er in the season. the situation has traditionally been enough to evaporation. what’s triggered the particular ban in “At least for this year, it probably saved them help during past voluntary sessions of water Some more creative ways of conserving Sturbridge at this point.” because there was a lot of rain early,”he said. restriction. water are to fix leaky faucets, which according “If the guage in the river goes below the 47.2 Morse explained that even with the amount “If it’s in your mind that there’s a mandato- to the DPW can save up to three gallons a day. cubic feet, it triggers the ban,” confirmed of rain that fell in the early summer, “it’s ry water ban in effect, you’ll probably be more Put a dye tablet or food coloring in your toilet Department of Public Works (DPW) Director strictly river related.” efficient in your water use,” Morse said, tank and look for coloration in the bowl with- Gregory Morse. “We had a lot of rain in a short period and adding that it is most important, “for people to out flushing, that would indicate a leak in the Morse explained that voluntary bans have unfortunately that flow gets to the river quick- be aware that it is still a limited resource, even tank’s seal, repair of which could save up to put in place in the past, but this current ly,” Morse said, explaining rainwater dispers- though we do get a lot of water in New 400 gallons a month. restriction is the first time a mandatory order es very rapidly in a swiftly moving river. England.” For more tips on ways to conserve water in has ever been handed down. In addition, Morse said, “We had that turn of “Historically, we’ve seen the town’s water your home, visit the DPW’s page on the town “Last year, we made it through without hav- 90-degree weather and since then it’s been use go down when we’ve had to utilize this,” Web site, www.town.sturbridge.ma.us. ing to have one,” Morse said, adding that it pretty dry,” which has effectively evaporated Morse added. Christopher Tanguay may be reached at (508) wouldn’t take much to get the water table back any residual water left in the ground by the While the ban limits lawn watering to one up to where it should be. 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- early summer rains. day per week outside the prescribed time press.com. Two arraigned in theft Hike reveals hidden life of forest FOREST lations. continued from page A1 Lower quality wood, of cars from dealerships Clarke explained, could aspects of the plan, talk about the still be sold for use in intricacies addressed when deal- pellet stoves. THEFT “The Commonwealth states that ing with nature and help point When it comes to there exists probable cause to believe wood, or anything tree continued from page A1 other land managers in the right that the defendant has committed a direction to begin work on their related, no one is more crime during the period of release, knowledgeable that Joe in Auburn. own forest management plan. that further release of the defendant Kowalski. In the bed of the truck was a motor- “We’re pretty much wrapping up will seriously endanger some person Owner of Ganesh cycle bearing a license plate regis- the process at this point,” or the community,” Early wrote. Tree and Plant Health tered to an East Brookfield resident, Sturbridge Conservation Agent Although Ebersold and Campbell Care and an associate while the VIN was registered to some- Erin Jacque said of the Leadmine were caught with two vehicles stolen member of the one in Spencer. management plan. from dealerships — with trunks full of Conservation “It is believed that the plates were Forester John Clarke of Rocky additional car components — this Commission, Kowalski, stolen and the vehicles were stolen Mountain Wood Company is over- incident is but one chapter in an ongo- a tree biologist, was on and that the stolen plates were seeing the management plan. ing string of vandalism at dealerships hand Saturday to swapped out with the plate for the Once the plan is accepted by the in Auburn. answer any and all tree stolen vehicles,” Bateman wrote in his Conservation Commission, which According to used cars sales manag- questions, and to offer report. has oversight of the Leadmine er Jeff Moran, of Herb Chambers, the up some answers to Through interviews with people at land, it will be submitted to the dealership has had issues in the past questions nobody neighboring campsites in the park, Department of Fish and Game for with vandalism and stealing of its would have thought to Bateman and Dessert determined two approval before implementation. cars in the storage parking lot next to ask. additional vehicles, a Toyota Corolla “This is a watershed moment for the Auburn Lanes Bowling Center on “We can only help and another motorcycle, were also in any type of management,” said Southbridge Street. trees live if we know Campbell and Ebersold’s possession. Michael Downey of the State Moran said the vandalism consists why they die,” With the help of a State Police K-9 Department of Conservation and of things like removal of hoods and Kowalski said, explain- unit and Lt. Alan Curboy, officers Recreation (DCR) along Saturday’s Sturbridge Conservation Agent Erin Jacque teaching seats. He said some of the cars had ing that like most living were able to stop Campbell in the walk, explaining the various types people about the benefits of keeping snags, or $3,000 to $4,000 worth of damage, things, trees are just Corolla as she returned to the park. of management plans and the dead/dying trees, in order to promote a healthy adding 99 percent of the cars that have giant collections of “liv- Ebersold attempted to elude police resources out there to help people. ecosystem. been vandalized are new. ing, aging, dying and on the other stolen motorcycle, also Downey said DCR will actually thing for an area, when they are Moran said police found two dead cells in transition.” registered to an owner in Spencer, visit a piece of property, free of actually causing detriment to the Corollas in Sturbridge that were Kowalski explained the idea of after seeing them stop Campbell, but charge, to offer suggestions on surrounding environment. stolen from the dealership and there is “dynamic equilibrium,” or the was quickly apprehended. where to begin a management One example, Jacque pointed a mini-van still missing. ongoing give and take of nutrients, The Corolla was determined to have plan. out, are cavity, or snag trees — However, Moran is unsure if police cells, and everything else that come from Herb Chambers Toyota in For information on grant oppor- dead or dying trees — that appear have linked the vandalism to the cars makes up a particular ecosystem, Auburn. tunities, available services and to have no value, and are often that were recently recovered, but said saying what many people concep- Ebersold was charged with two how to get started on your own times extracted from forests for he is trying to “get to the bottom of it.” tualize as “the balance of nature,” counts of larceny of a motor vehicle, land management plan, visit the aesthetics. General sales manager Kevin is actually a fluid imbalance. two counts of receiving a stolen motor DCR at www.mass.gov/dcr. Jacque said these dead or dying Yarber of Diamond in Auburn said a “Nature is never static,” vehicle, operating a vehicle with a sus- Once the management plan is trees provide sources of food for 2009 Escalade and 2009 GMC pick-up Kowalski said. “It’s in a process of pended license — all subsequent accepted by the state, DCR is actu- insects and birds — the insects and truck were recovered in Sturbridge by trying to become balanced, but it offences — as well as conspiracy,num- ally going to reimburse the town birds then become sources of food police. He said the dealership discov- never is.” ber plates violations and possession of $7,500 for the work put into the for larger animals and so on — as ered the cars were missing on Monday, Certain elements of that dynam- a burglarious instrument. plan. well as provide a healthy base in Sept. 14 and that the keys were taken ic equilibrium, he said, have to be Campbell was charged with four Jacque said two of the main which new trees can take root once from the key closet and the cars were addressed when trying to properly counts of receiving a stolen motor objectives for the land as a whole the snags do fall. taken right from the lot. manage a given piece of land, as vehicle, conspiracy and number plates when working on the management “These trees really have a “They were very crafty in how they some plants or activities will have violations. plan for the forest were income tremendous habitat value,” she did it,” Yarber said. a positive effect on the land, while Both were arraigned in Dudley and recreation. said. Like Herb Chambers, Yarber said others will have a negative effect. District Court on Wednesday and are At a previous stewardship walk, Clarke will present his finalized Diamond has problems with vandal- Kowalski used the example of a due back in court on Wednesday, Oct. Clarke pointed out a variety of dif- forest management plan to the ism to its cars about a couple times a tree growing poorly in a backyard 15. ferent trees, the extraction of Sturbridge Conservation year.He said the rims have been stolen that produces lush grass, high- Campbell was released on personal which would aid habitat growth, Commission at a Thursday, Oct. 1 off a couple of Escalades and some lighting the different soil require- recognizance, while Ebersold’s bail and could be sold by the town as meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior windows have been broken. ments for each plant. was set at $10,000 cash or $100,000 with timber. Center. Police are still seeking a third sus- “That’s why you don’t find grass surety. Clarke also indicated a section of pect. land that used to be a functioning in the forest and you don’t find Worcester County District Attorney trees on the Great Plains,” he said. Christopher Tanguay may be Joseph Early motioned to have gravel pit would be ideal for annu- reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- Christopher Tanguay may be A lot of the details of that bal- Ebersold’s bail revoked due to past al mowing, creating a small mead- mail at ctcnaguay@stonebridge- reached at (508) 909-4132 or by e-mail at ance/imbalance of nature can dis- incidents, but the motion was denied. ow habitat inside the forest, pro- press.com. [email protected]. moting small land mammal popu- guise themselves, leading people to do what they think is the proper 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, September 25, 2009 LEARNING

Ex-legislators urge political involvement BRIMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday, Sept. 28: Snack: Yogurt, milk or juice. ‘PUTS YOU IN TOUCH WITH ALL THESE ASPECTS OF HISTORY’ Lunch: Hot dog on roll, fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 29: Snack: Cereal bar, cereal BY GUS STEEVES ment was drafted in secret and with milk or juice. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER “had some serious flaws” we’ve Lunch: Chicken patty on roll, vegetable, DUDLEY — All the furor over been trying to deal with ever fruit, milk. health care, Sen. Ted Kennedy’s since. Wednesday, Sept. 30: Snack: Pretzels, pop- replacement and other political One was slavery, which the corn, milk or juice. issues converged rather quietly Founders essentially just avoided Lunch: Half day of school, no lunch served. Wednesday in a lecture hall at addressing because doing so Thursday, Oct. 1: Snack: Fresh fruit, milk Nichols College. would have alienated the South. or juice, There, former state The Constitution allowed the Lunch: Macaroni and cheese, vegetable, Representatives Brian Knuuttila slave trade to continue until 1808 fruit, milk. and Mark Carron, both and declared a black person to be Friday, Oct. 2: Snack: Muffin, milk or juice. Democrats, urged the small audi- three-fifths of a white person for Lunch: Egg and cheese on an English muf- ence to pay attention to what’s the sake of population used to fin, potato puffs, fruit, milk. happening and get involved — to determine Congressional repre- vote, petition, organize their com- sentation. In 1790, a group of BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY munity, even run for office at Pennsylvania Quakers petitioned Monday,Sept. 28: Chicken tenders with dip- whatever level suits them. Congress to abolish the institu- ping sauce, seasoned rice, fruit, milk. “The historic election last year tion, knowing they couldn’t Tuesday, Sept. 29: Homemade pepperoni demonstrated the incredible directly attack the trade itself — and cheese calzone with pizza sauce, fruit, power” of modern communica- “That planted the seed of the milk. Alternate: chef ’s salad. tions and an organized public, Compromise of 1820” and the Wednesday, Sept. 30: Half day — no break- Knuuttila said. “... It brought a later Civil War, Knuuttila fast or lunch served. whole new meaning to the con- observed. The group had some Gus Steeves photo Thursday, Oct. 1: Cheese pizza, seasoned cept that all politics is local.” cachet because its top signer was Nichols College student Mike Hill of Stoneham, left, talks to Constitution Day corn, fruity Jell-O with topping, milk. Both men have experienced Ben Franklin. presenters Brian Knuuttila, center, and Mark Carron. Knuuttila and Carron were Alternate: chef ’s salad. that personally. Knuuttila was Two other Constitutional ele- both once state representatives, the former from Gardner, the latter from Friday, Oct. 25: Oven baked chicken, elected Gardner city councilor ments hit much closer to home Southbridge. whipped potato, seasoned veggies, blueberry with almost no experience before today. One was the fact that, at men voted to put that issue on the S.C.) accused President Obama of cake, milk. spending 10 years as a state rep. that time, senators were not pop- ballot, but were in the legislative lying during his recent speech. Carron started by running a ularly elected; that only came BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL minority; since then, same-sex Regardless of whether an official pizza joint and thought he knew into being in 1913 with the 17th marriage or civil unions have agrees with the president, Monday, Sept. 28: Rotini pasta and meat- enough people and issues here in Amendment, which still grants become legal in five New England Carron said, “we owe these posi- balls, cheese cups, homemade bread, vegeta- Southbridge to run for council; state governors power to tem- states and Iowa, but several other tions a great deal of respect.” bles, fruit, milk. he walked in unopposed, then porarily fill senate seats upon the states have banned them. Although Wilson had the right to Tuesday, Sept. 29: Ham and cheese sand- served a couple terms in the death or resignation of the office- The issue, however, is that the criticize Obama, he should have wiches, lettuce and tomato cups, popcorn, Legislature himself. holder unless the Legislature “full faith” clause requires one had the civility to do it “at the fruit, milk. Two students in attendance says otherwise. state to accept decisions made by appropriate time.” Wednesday, Sept. 30: Half day of school, no have also seen that process, As Knuuttila noted, that’s another. As a hypothetical exam- That also applies to the state lunch served. although not as candidates. immediately relevant today. In ple, Knuuttila encouraged those level. Thursday, Oct. 1: Not available. Giovanni Harrell of Bridgeport, 2004, a Democrat-dominated present to think about what On the Legislature’s floor, “it’s Friday, Oct. 2: Not available. Conn., said he helped a state Legislature, including both would happen if he and Carron not Mark Carron; it’s not Brian Senate campaign when he was 14. Carron and Knuuttila, stripped were gay, got married here, then Knuuttila,” Carron said. “I am HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “I looked at it as something to Republican Gov. Mitt Romney’s moved to Texas, where Carron the representative of 40,000 peo- look forward to,” he said. “I had- ability to do that out of fear he’d Monday, Sept. 28: Chicken nuggets, potato died and Knuuttila applied for ple.” n’t done it before, so I said what appoint a Republican to John puffs, vegetable, fruit, milk. survivor benefits. Texas doesn’t Because of civility, he added, the hell.” Kerry’s seat if Kerry won the Tuesday, Sept. 29: Manager’s choice, veg- recognize gay marriage, but the “There’s a revolution that hap- Harrell said he doubts he’d run presidency. etable, fruit, milk. Constitution clearly states it pens in this country every four for office himself, but believed “We were afraid that person Wednesday, Sept. 30: Half day of school, no takes precedence over state law. years ... [one] that happens with- his “vote made a difference” in would become the incumbent,” lunch served. “These are [some of] the things out any bloodshed.” Unlike many the 2008 presidential race. and be hard to beat later, Thursday, Oct. 1: Not available. that affect you that came out of nations, we can overturn our gov- Stoneham’s Mike Hill agreed, Knuuttila admitted. “We took Friday, Oct. 2: Not available. Philadelphia in 1787,” Knuuttila ernment without force, thus mak- saying he’s enjoyed politics for a everything away from Romney. It said. ing voting a “civic duty in every TANTASQUA JUNIOR HIGH long time. Last year, he worked was political at that time.” To Carron, a crucial issue on election,” he added. AND HIGH SCHOOLS for Chad Riley, an independent Last week, the House approved the radar screen is the census People can, of course, be quite seeking a state representative restoring that appointment Monday, Sept. 28: Chicken fajita with salsa (also Constitutionally-mandat- vocal without being registered to seat from his town. (Riley lost.) power to current Gov. Deval and sour cream, Spanish rice, carrots, fruit, ed). Despite the fact vote. But Carron said each legis- “I learned a lot about grass- Patrick (a Democrat); the Senate juice, milk. Massachusetts’ population has lator can quickly identify if a roots campaigning and how to had not yet voted as of Saturday. Tuesday, Sept. 29: Macaroni and cheese, grown in the last 10 years, it will caller is registered, and they run one,” Hill said. “Overall, it If that passes, it means ham slice, broccoli, giant pretzel, probably lose a Congressional often decide to take calls — or not was just awesome to see the per- Massachusetts will have one peach shortcake with cream, juice, milk. seat because it now makes up a — on that basis. son I worked for on the same bal- more Congressional vote on Wednesday, Sept. 30: Half day — no lunch smaller proportion of the “Decision-makers get sought lot as Barack Obama.” today’s hot-button issue: health served. nation’s overall population. That, after,” he said. “It’s important to Knuuttila noted the whole insurance reform. Thursday, Oct. 1: Make your own rice bowl in turn, will influence do that. ... We are the stewards of process of politics “puts you in Knuuttila also pointed to the with choice of rice, chicken or pork, assorted Congressional politics for the what tomorrow’s going to be.” touch with all these aspects of Constitution’s “full faith and veggies and assorted sauces, dinner rolls, for- next decade. history,” particularly how the credit” clause, noting how impor- tune cookie, fruit, juice, milk. More subtly important, he Gus Steeves may be reached at Constitution has developed since tant that will eventually prove to Friday, Oct. 2: Hot turkey sandwich on added, was a recent incident in (508) 909-4135, or by e-mail at its approval in 1787. Back then, he be regarding another major homemade bread, oven fries, candied which U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R- [email protected]. noted, our nation’s core docu- issue: gay marriage. In 2005, both sweet potato, fruit, juice, milk. Alternates: Pizza Pit (assorted pizza), Chicken Coop (nuggets or patty), CLASSROOM CALENDAR salad line, sandwich line, Grab & Go line.

BRIMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wednesday Sept. 30 — Early release day. Dismissal 11:45 a.m. WALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saturday, Sept. 26 — Appliance Drive Dismissal 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 — No School - Professional Monday, Sept. 28: Breakfast: Pop Tarts, Fundraiser, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday,Oct. 2 — First quarter progress report Development Day cereal, milk, fruit, milk. Lunch: Grilled Wednesday, Sept. 30 — Half Day Professional grades close. Monday, Oct. 12 — No School - Columbus Day cheese sandwich, macaroni salad, pickles, Development. Thursday, Oct. 8 — Financial Aid program, Friday, Oct. 16 — Mid-Term fruit, mik. Thursday, Oct. 1 — PTO meeting, 7 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19-20 — School Tuesday, Sept. 29: Breakfast: Muffins, cere- Thursday, Oct. 8 — Progress reports go home. Friday, Oct. 9 — No school - Professional Pictures al, milk, fruit, milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, Friday,Oct. 9 — No school, professional devel- development day. Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Progress Reports flavored rice, peas, fruit, milk. opment day. Monday,Oct. 12 — No school – Columbus Day. Monday, Nov. 2 - Early Release - dismissal at Wednesday, Sept. 30: Breakfast: Monday, Oct. 12 — No school. Columbus Day. Thursday, Oct. 15 — Parent/teacher confer- 11:45am Doughnuts, cereal, milk, fruit, milk. Lunch: Tuesday, Oct. 27 — School Committee meet- ence night, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Veteran’s Day Program - Half day of school, no lunch served. ing, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 — First quarter progress 1:45pm Thursday, Oct. 1: Breakfast: French toast Monday, Nov 2 - Half Day Professional reports distributed. Wednesday, Nov. 11 - No School - Veterean’s sticks, cereal, milk, fruit, milk. Development Wednesday, Oct. 21 — High School Fall Day Lunch: Not available. Thursday, Nov 5 - PTO Meeting 3:15 Concert, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Early Release - dismissal Friday, Oct. 2: Breakfast: Hash browns, Friday, Nov 6 - Term One Ends Saturday, Oct. 24 — Homecoming Dance, 7- at 11:45am cereal, milk, fruit, milk. Wednesday,Nov 11 - No School (Veterans Day) 10:30 p.m Thursday, Nov. 26- Friday, 27 - No School - Lunch: Not available. Friday, Nov 13 - Report Cards Home Monday. Nov. 2 — Early release day, dismissal Thanksgiving Recess BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4 - End of 1st Marking Period Wedesday,Sept. 30 — Early Release - dismissal Wednesday,Nov. 4 — MCAS-ELA composition at 11:45 am retest. Burgess Elementary School Thursday, Nov. 5 — MCAS-ELA reading com- Wednesday, Sept. 30 — Professional prehension retest. Development day, early dismissal, 11:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 — First quarter grades close. Everyday Math Parent’s Night in the North MCAS-ELA reading comprehension retest. Cafetorium, 7 p.m. Tantasqua Junior High School TANTASQUA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday Sept. 30 — Early release day. Friday, Sept. 25 — Pep rally Dismissal 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 — Team Chef Competition, WALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.30 — Early release day. Friday, September 25, 2009 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 OBITUARIES Ron Hamilton, 71 Stanley Kusek, 89 WORCESTER — Ron Hamilton, 71, of After his tour in the Navy, STURBRIDGE — Stanley Kusek, 89, of New M Tool & Die in Southbridge for Worcester, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, in Ron was compelled to gain his Boston Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 16 in 25 years, retiring in 1982. He his home, surrounded by his loving family. U.S. citizenship which he Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, previously worked for Pratt & He is survived by his wife and best friend, accomplished in 1964. after an illness. Whitney and the American Judith “Judy” (Devio) Hamilton; his six Ron worked for many years as He leaves his wife of 67 years, Lillian Optical Co. adored children, James Hamilton and his an Iron Worker, and then (Brunell) Kusek; a son, Roger Kusek of His funeral was held Monday, wife Angela of Worcester, Stephen Hamilton became a self employed con- Bristol, Conn. and a sister, Josephine Sept. 21 from the Daniel T. and his wife Kristen of Waynesboro, Pa., Lisa tractor prior to his retirement in 2008. Bernard of Federal Way, Wash. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., E. Schofield and her husband John of He enjoyed traveling with Judy, computers, He was predeceased by two brothers, Southbridge, with a Mass in St. Anne’s Sturbridge, Keith Hamilton and his wife deep sea fishing, watching sports especially Walter Kusek and John Kusek and a sister, Church, 16 Church St. Burial was in St. Bridget of Worcester, Erica Moss and her tennis and tinkering around his home. Ron Anna Graham. Anne’s Cemetery, Sturbridge. husband Travis of Shelbyville Ind., and was known to be able to fix anything, a true He was born in West Warren, the son of Donations may be made to the American Matthew Hamilton and his wife Melanie of handyman! Joseph and Mary (Krasulak) Kusek and grew Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, Maine; 13 cherished grandchildren; nieces, The funeral was held Thursday, Sept. 17 up in Southbridge. MA 01701. nephews and a host of family and friends. from the Mercadante Funeral Home & He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com. Ron was born Dec. 4, 1937 in the “Great Chapel, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass in St Stanley was a machinist and work for A & Northwest”, Vancouver, British Columbia, Stephen’s Church, 357 Grafton St. Burial was the son of Irwin and Ellen (Peterson) private. Hamilton. Memorial contributions may be made to Ron entered the U.S. Navy during the the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation Phyllis M. Forge, 79 Korean Conflict and served aboard the USS St., Worcester, MA 01604. WORCESTER — Phyllis M. (Beaudin) She was a member of St. Bernard’s Church Arcadia as a Canadian citizen. Forge, 79, of 130 Barnard Road, died Friday, where she once served as a Girl Scout Leader. Sept. 18, at UMass Memorial Medical She enjoyed spending summers on Cape Stanley Kusek, 89 Center—Memorial Campus, after an illness. Cod and was an avid Red Sox fan, having Her husband of 49 years, Rudolph J. Forge, attended a game with her husband Rudy on STURBRIDGE — Stanley Kusek, 89, of Whitney and the American former Treasurer and Tax Collector for the their first date. New Boston Rd., died Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Optical Company. City of Worcester, died Feb. 12, 2003. A funeral Mass was held Monday, Sept. 21 Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, His funeral will be held on She leaves a daughter, Mary Elizabeth in St. Bernard’s Church, 228 Lincoln St. after an illness. Monday, Sept. 21, from the “Beth” Forge of Worcester; a son, Mark S. Burial was in Worcester County Memorial He leaves his wife of 67 years, Lillian Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Forge of Sturbridge; nieces and nephews. Park, Paxton. (Brunell) Kusek; a son, Roger Kusek of Home, 130 Hamilton St., She was born in Worcester, daughter of the The family suggests donations in memory Bristol, Conn.; and a sister Josephine Southbridge, with a Mass at 10 late Philias A. and Edna T. (McMahon) of Phyllis be made to The Arthritis Bernard of Federal Way, Wash. He was pre- a.m. in St. Anne’s Church, 16 Church St., Beaudin. She was and raised in Spencer. Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter, Inc., deceased by two brothers, Walter Kusek and Sturbridge. Burial will be in St. Anne’s She was a graduate of David Prouty High Chatham Center - Suite 450, 29 Crafts St., John Kusek and a sister, Anna Graham. He Cemetery, Sturbridge. A calling hour in the School in Spencer and Our Lady the Elms Newton, MA 02458-1287. was born in West Warren the son of Joseph funeral home will be held on Monday, Sept. College in Chicopee. The Kelly Funeral Home, 154 Lincoln St., and Mary (Krasulak) Kusek and grew up in 21st, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. before the Mass. Phyllis was a teacher in the Spencer Public directed the arrangements. Southbridge. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of In lieu of flowers donations may be made to School system where she worked for 30 years Condolence book, available at www.kellyfu- World War II. the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., until retiring in 1999. neralhome.com. Stanley was a machinist and work for A&M Framingham, MA 01701. Tool & Die in Southbridge for 25 years, retir- www.morrillfuneralhome.com ing in 1982. He previously worked for Pratt & Fantastic Food Tips

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The Sturbridge Cultural Council is part of a information on the Sturbridge Cultural OXFORD — On Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serv- Council, contact Deb Tracy at until 7 p.m., Team Pink Princess will be host- Cultural Council seeks ing all 351 cities and towns in the [email protected]. ing a fundraiser at Walmart in Oxford. All Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the Application forms and more information proceeds will be going to The Avon funding proposals largest grassroots cultural funding network in about the Local Cultural Council Program are Foundation for Breast Cancer (and more the nation, supporting thousands of commu- available online at specifically — the Avon Walk for Breast STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge Cultural nity-based projects in the arts, sciences and www.massculture.org/lcc_public.asp. Cancer in Boston in May 2010). Available Pink Council has set an Oct. 15 postmark deadline humanities every year. The state legislature Ribbon items will include car magnets, rub- for organizations, schools and individuals to provides an annual appropriation to the ber ducks, bracelets, key chains and more for apply for grants that support cultural activi- Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state a minimum donation of $5. However, all dona- ties in the community. agency, which then allocates funds to each October is Breast Cancer tions are welcome. Please stop by and sup- According to Council spokesperson Deb community. port this incredibly important cause. Tracy, these grants can support a variety of This year, the Sturbridge Cultural Council artistic projects and activities in Sturbridge will distribute approximately $4,000 in grants. Awareness Month — including exhibits, festivals, short-term Previously funded artist residencies or performances in schools, projects include: in workshops and lectures. school jazz work- The Sturbridge Cultural Council will also shops, art instruction entertain funding proposals from schools and and concerts on the youth groups through the PASS Program, Common. which provides subsidies for school-age chil- For guidelines and dren to attend cultural field trips.

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BY NICK ETHIER got past her. Coakley turned on the SPORTS STAFF WRITER jets and outran Picking to the ball, STURBRIDGE — The Tantasqua then slid her shot past keeper Regional girls’ soccer team has been Jeanette Bouchard for the goal. snake bitten all season long, and Bonnie Bousquet was credited unfortunately things remained the with the assist for the Naps. same in their contest with Holy The first half was a battle of ball Name under the lights on Sept. 21. possession, with both clubs having After a scoreless first half of play, opportunities to put a goal across. the Naps’ Alayna Coakley scored Holy Name almost cashed in dur- with 14:30 to go, which resulted in ing the final minute of action, as the game-winner in Holy Name’s 1-0 they had three corner kicks in suc- victory. cession. But the Warrior defense Tantasqua is now 0-4-2 to open the held their own, and the game went season. to halftime tied 0-0. “We need to get the breaks,” The Naps came out firing once Tantasqua coach Matt Guertin again in the second half, but explained, “and we haven’t gotten Bouchard made a spectacular save any yet.” early. The Warriors have come away Outside defenders Jocelyn Hoye with ties against Leicester and and Margot Farrell, sweeper Auburn, and have lost close battles Picking and stopper Allie Minchoff with Bartlett (4-3), Northbridge (1-0), helped Bouchard throughout the Grafton (2-0) and Holy Name. contest with good defensive stands. “It’s been the story of our season Substitute defenders Olivia so far,” Guertin said. “We’ve been in Connolly and Ashley Parys came every game. One simple breakdown onto the pitch to help out. Nick Ethier photos makes you or breaks you.” And Bouchard played a great The Tantasqua girls’ soccer team warms up before their Sept. 21 contest against Holy Name. The one particular breakdown for game, registering 16 saves on 17 Tantasqua occurred when a bounc- shots. keeps us in games all the time, and it perate need of a win. Guertin knows hopefully we get the breaks next ing ball came to sweeper Steph “Bouchard has been outstanding showed tonight.” the ball will eventually bounce their time,” he said. Picking, but it took a funny hop and all season long,” Guertin said. “She Despite many great games and way sooner than later. close outcomes, Tantasqua is in des- “We just keep working hard and

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SEPT. 9 Warriors continued their winning Samantha Negas finished one through ways at Hemlock Ridge, with Nick five as the Ram girls’ cross country • Tantasqua 172, Worcester Tech 181 — Champeau leading the charge while team blanked the Indians. Recreational leagues In the best of four medal play format, shooting a 1-over 37. Shepherd Hill is now 2-0, while Bartlett Warrior David Chamberland shot a 4- Tantasqua is now 4-1-1. is 0-1. over 40 at Green Hill in Worcester. • David Prouty 9, Bartlett 0 — Panther forming in Sturbridge With the win Tantasqua improved to 1- • Shepherd Hill 8, Quaboag 1 — Junior senior Craig Lotti won medalist honors STURBRIDGE — Fall volleyball and basketball 1-1, while Worcester Tech dropped to 1- Ben Schmidt shot an even par 36 at as he shot an even par 36 at Raceway in leagues sponsored by the Sturbridge Recreation 1. Dudley Hill to help the Rams defeat the Cougars. Thompson, Conn. Department are now forming. • Oxford 7, Southbridge 2 — Despite Shepherd Hill is now 3-0, while David Prouty is 2-1, while the Indians Offered will be women’s three-on-three basketball (7-9 Matt Labonte of the Pioneers taking Quaboabg dropped to 2-2. are 0-4. p.m. Mondays), men’s three-on-three basketball (7-9 p.m. medalist honors at Pine Ridge in Wednesdays), Youth Recreational League for Grades 7- Oxford with a 4-over 40, the Pirates pre- • Auburn 9, Southbridge 0 — The • Northbridge 5.5, Southbridge 0.5 — 12 (6-8 p.m. Thursdays) and co-ed volleyball (Advance, 7- vailed in the SWCL golf match. Rockets cruised at Pakachoag Golf The Rams hosted the Pioneers at 9 p.m. Mondays, and Recreational, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays). Whitinsville Country Club and came The signup cost for the Youth Recreational League is SEPT. 10 Course and improved to 5-1-1. The Pioneers are now 0-2. away with the victory,improving to 1-2. $10 for Sturbridge residents, and $15 for non-residents. • Tantasqua 9, Bartlett 0 — The Southbridge is now 0-3. The fee for the other leagues is $20 for Sturbridge resi- Warriors were able to shut the Indians SEPT. 17 dents, and $25 for non-residents; participants must be at SEPT. 18 least 21 years old. out at Hemlock Ridge, with Olivia • Shepherd Hill 18, Bartlett 35 — The Applications are available online on the Recreation Brooks winning medalist honors, Ram boys’ cross country team had run- • Shepherd Hill 9, Bartlett 0 — Ben Department’s homepage at www.town.sturbridge. shooting a 1-over 37. ners finish first, second, fourth, and Schmidt took home medalist honors ma.us, or at the Recreation Office between 8 a.m. and 3 With the win Tantasqua improved to 2- fifth to defeat the Indians. once again for the Rams, carding a 1- p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. 1-1. Nick Thames was the race winner, run- over 37 at Raceway in Thompson. For more information, call the Recreation Office at ning the 3.1 mile course in Webster in Shepherd Hill is a perfect 4-0, while SEPT. 14 (508) 347-2506. 19:52. Chris Dona took second with a Bartlett is now 0-6. • Tantasqua 7, Burncoat 2 — David time of 20:05, while Bartlett’s Matt Chamberland shot a 1-under 35 at James came in third, running the All scores in the High School Notebook Hemlock Ridge to win medalist for the course in 20:08. have been submitted by local coaches. To host Warriors. Shepherd Hill is now 2-0, while Bartlett have your school’s results included, e- YMCA extends registration Tantasqua improved to 3-1-1 with the is 0-1. mail information to the Sports win, while Burncoat is now 1-4. Department at sports@stonebridge- for kids’ Flag Football • Shepherd Hill 15, Bartlett 50 — Ali press.com, or leave a message on the SEPT. 16 Tyburski (22:37), Taylor Daniels, Sports Line at (508) 909-4133. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Tri-Community YMCA will • Tantasqua 3, Leicester 3 — The Kaleigh Durkin, Bailey Grotton, and continue to take registrations for children in kinder- garten through Grade 8 who are interested in playing Flag Football until Sept. 26. The season begins Sept. 26. Games are one hour on Saturday mornings for six weeks. Register at 43 Everett Holland seniors plan second annual Fall Festival St., Southbridge. HOLLAND — The second annual Fall Festival will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on the grounds of the For more information, call (508) 765-5466. Holland Senior Center. The Friends of Holland Seniors, Inc. and the Holland Congregational Church are hosting the event. There will be an apple pie and chili making contest (for info contact Pastor Bruce), food, raffles, games, music and fun for all. This year we are adding a craft show section. Anyone wishing to rent a table to sell their crafts should call Judy at 413-245-3696. Parking and admission are free. For more information or to help out in any way please call Nancy at 413-245-9645 or Pastor Bruce at 413-949-0832. Proceeds will benefit the Holland Seniors. We welcome donations of toys, gift cards or new items for the raffle table. Hope to see you there. Dr. Gill’s Eye Center HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT • Comprehensive Eye Exams MARK YOUR CALENDARS! • Contact Lenses & Eye Glasses For the Residents of Charlton, Massachusetts Only • Vision Therapy Saturday September 26, 2009 ~ 9:00 am Until 1:00 p.m. • Equipped With The Latest Technology AT THE CASELLA WASTE SERVICES FACILITY • Most Insurances & HMO’s Accepted 165 BAREFOOT ROAD Dr. Amarjeet S. Gill On Saturday September 26, 2009, there will be a Household Hazardous Waste disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 473 Main Street (Rt. 20) Sturbridge, MA 01518 165 Barefoot Road Processing Facility (across from the landfill) in Southbridge. 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BY NICK ETHIER And with Mason aboard, the SPORTS STAFF WRITER RRI road race has increased num- STURBRIDGE — October is the bers each fall. START/ biggest month of the year for In 2006 there were 140 runners. FINISH Willard tourism in the town of Then 2007 saw a jump to 218. Last Town Rd. Hall 2.5 Mile Mark just ZZZ Tech. Finer Sturbridge, and Rehabilitative year saw 253. This run expects Hall Cut Library Town Common Rd. passed Willard Rd. Resources Inc. and corporate even more. sponsor Southbridge Savings And the day of racing has also Route 131 Route 131 Bank adds to the flavor by hosting expanded dramatically. their annual road race on the first “Kerrie’s a great (race director) Runner cross-over @ cruiser Sunday of the 10th month. Oct. 4 Old 10K run same route twice F so she’s been able to enhance the Police A will bring the 16th annual road race,” Keefe-Layden said. “At first Station R Water Q race for RRI. it wasn’t timed, it was just a fun U 1/2 Mile Mark @ Days Inn 2.4 Mile The Sturbridge Town Common run.” Mark H H STAY TO LEFT OF THE A will be the site for the festivities, But with a 10k and 5k also in R with a 10k and 5k race set for a 9 A COURSE – CROSSOVER store, people have plenty of Y AT CRUISER AFTER HALL a.m. start. The 1-mile fun options about where to compete. N Monument R E RD ON YOUR LAST LAP D Water run/walk will follow at 10:30 a.m. And with many families taking S 1 Mile Runners of all abilities are part in the event, it’s more than Mar k S encouraged to sign up to partici- just a quick run. T Farquhar Rd. pate, as people with developmen- “From 9 (a.m.) to 1 (p.m.) we E.J. Candies HILL tal disabilities — the very people have a family fun event,” Mason Water to which RRI caters — also take said. “Because we have large 1.9 Mile River Rd. part in the run/walk. amounts of families that do the Mark The event is especially impor- race we have a moon bounce, face tant to anyone involved with a painting, food, an obstacle course, developmental disability, as the and this year the Sturbridge Fire Farquhar Rd. RRI money raised goes toward fund- Department and ambulance will ing for expensive appliances for be there.” 10K & 5K ROAD RACE those in need. And with the event centered in 1.5 Mile Mark @ “What we’re doing is we’re try- the town common, many familiar Farquhar Rd Turn ing to bring public awareness to faces within the community come the needs of disabilities,” RRI to show their support. CEO Bonnie Keefe-Layden said. “We have massage therapists = Volunteers on Race Course “We’re supporting Sturbridge by that volunteer their time, we have having an event that people can a local photographer (Joe Green) Courtesy graphic enjoy.” from Charlton that volunteers his said. been able to raise money for the And without the proceeds from The original intention of the time to be there, and I’ve had peo- And for the past four years people who need it most, and Julie the road race, some people may road race was to raise money for ple call asking me to help,” Mason Power has brought about 60 run- Carita is one of the most apprecia- never see this equipment in their communication devices only.With said. ners, whether it be current stu- ble people for it. Carita is the lifetime. more than half of the people asso- One group that shows up each dents, alumni, and/or teachers at director of day services at RRI “A lot of this equipment is real- ciated with RRI without at least a RRI road race is Maura Power and Trinity. and sees firsthand just how much ly expensive,” Carita said. “If portion of their communication her “September Running Club” The current students take part the expensive equipment means their insurance doesn’t cover it skills, this was vital. But with the participants out of Trinity in the running club at recess, to the people with developmental they may not be able to utilize success of the race, RRI has Catholic Academy. Power, the where they take 10 minutes of disabilities. equipment.” branched out to help even more physical education teacher at the running activity. One example Carita gave is how Anyone who would like to con- people in need. school, had been running in the The group from Trinity then people who can’t speak can go into tribute to RRI by participating in “All of the funds go toward pur- race for years and was looking for shows up each first Sunday in a restaurant and order their own the road race should visit chasing supportive and adaptive a way to get her students involved. October clad in similar T-shirts to food with help from an adaptive rehabresourceinc.org and pre-reg- equipment for people and for our “When I started as a gym let everyone know who they are. switch. ister for $17. A $20 fee will take autism resource center,” said race teacher at Trinity five years ago I Because of groups like the run- “It allows them the independ- effect on the day of the race. director Kerrie Mason, who is figured I’d incorporate my love for ning club at Trinity and full fami- ence of things they normally now in her fourth year in charge. running with the students,” she lies running in the race, RRI has wouldn’t be able to do,” she said.

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Wales GOP hosts event WALES — The Wales Republican Town Committee invites you to join us for an evening with former state Rep. Reed V. Hillman, R-Sturbridge, state Rep. Todd M. Smola, R-Palmer, and Rep. Jeffrey D. Perry, R- Sandwich at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 at American Legion Post 109, Main Street, Sturbridge. H’ors d’oevres and a cash bar will be avail- able for refreshments and door prizes will be awarded, Donation is $25 per person and $40 per couple For more information, contact JP Charette - [email protected] (413) 668-5386 To purchase tickets, please mail your check payable to the Wales RTC to: JP Charette, P.O. Box 238, Wales, MA 01081. Please include on a separate piece of paper your full name, mail- ing address, email address and telephone number. Tickets are limited, so reserve now.

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STURBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS P. T. B ARNUM PRESENTATION BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY meets on the fourth Thursday of rowed a suit Barnum had made for VILLAGER STAFF WRITER every month. the famed mountain man’s replace- STURBRIDGE — Everyone’s “The Publick House is generous to ment. Upon returning home, heard the adage, “There’s a sucker us,” Briere continued. “They pro- Adams’ final wish was to be buried born every minute,” and no one has vide a room and they provide tasties in the fancy suit, pulling the ulti- ever embodied it more than the man from the bake shop for mate humbug on The Prince often credited with teaching that les- dessert.” himself. son to the world — Phineas Taylor Briere said member- “Grizzly made a big Barnum. ship has definitely deal, pulling one over Though P.T. Barnum may have increased since the on P.T. Barnum,” never uttered those words in his 80 Publick House has Ouellette said. years, the Bethel, Conn. native cer- lent a hand, but Most of the time tainly took advantage of the princi- that the group though, it was pal, earning the nickname, “The would like to see Barnum who was Prince of Humbugs.” numbers even the trickster. Perhaps one of the most famous further. Some of the showmen, pranksters, entrepre- “If you like world’s most neurs — and millionaires — of all history, you’ll famous sideshow time, Barnum will be the topic of a like this socie- acts were made presentation at the next meeting of ty,” said Joseph famous in the Sturbridge Historical Society. Ouellette, who Barnum’s travel- The meeting, Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 will be presenting ing circus. People p.m. at the Publick House, will be P.T. Barnum’s life like the 33” tall the first presentation in the society’s as a spinoff of a pre- General Tom Thumb, year, and anyone interested in local vious presentation conjoined twins Chang history is invited to attend. about Medway native and Eng, vocalist Jenny Historical Society member Robert and Barnum employee Lind, and microcephalic ptbarnum.org Briere said new members are Grizzly Adams. dwarf William Henry Johnson, always welcome, and that member- “Grizzly ended up with P.T. billed as Zip the Pinhead, gained Can you name the most famous pachyderm in the Barnum ship is free of charge. Barnum in his last year of life, national — and sometimes interna- menagerie? It could earn you a “We’d like to see more people Ouellette said. tional — fame under Barnum’s free cup of coffee at the Sturbridge come,” Briere said of the group that In Adams’ dying days, he bor- direction. Historical Society’s first meeting Lind was one of the highest paid of the season at the Publick performers of the 19th century, at House, Thursday, Sept. 24. Don’t Tie up an one point making $1,000 a night. At right: ‘General Tom Thumb’ was “That was a lot of money in those a little person who was P.T. Emergency Ambulance for days, but [Barnum] made a lot of Barnums biggest star inthe money, people were coming from all Victorian Age. over,” Ouellette said. Non-emergency Transport The program will cover different risked everything, and how aspects of Barnum’s life, through he humbugged the public all his showman years, and his more Call the time.” traditional business ventures, such All meetings of the as investing in the first company to Sturbridge Historical Society K’s manufacture fire extinguishers. are free and open to the pub- “There are a lot of strange things lic. Future topics of presenta- Ambulance that went on in P.T. Barnum’s life,” tions will include the Adams Ouellette said. Family, John and John The presentation, some aspects of Service Quincy; The General Henry which Ouellette is keeping as a Christopher Tanguay may be Knox Trail; Sturbridge’s Defense secret until the night of the meet- reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail Center and many others. 508-987-2254 ing, will examine, “How he got start- at [email protected]. Working with congress to lower ambulance rates. ed, the young P.T. Barnum, how he NEWS BRIEFS

will be offered in the Oliver Wight Tavern at 6:30 p.m. Agricultural Fair, Local Harvest featuring fresh foods from local farms. Cost of the din- Celebration at OSV ner is $29.95, and online reservations are available. STURBRIDGE — Old Sturbridge Village will host an For times and details of all old-fashioned Agricultural Exhibition celebrating heir- events: www.osv.org; 508- loom vegetables, locally grown food and historical farm- 347-0290. ing techniques Sat. and Sun. Sept. 26-27. Visitors can try Author Lappé’s first their hands at plowing behind the Village oxen, winnow- book, Diet for a Small ing and threshing wheat the old-fashioned way. Planet, sold three million Submissions of home-made butter and cheese will be on copies and was termed “the display, along with quilts, knitted goods, lace, bonnets, blueprint for eating with a and more. small carbon footprint…” Internationally renowned democracy advocate and by the Associated Press. world food hunger expert Frances Moore Lappé, author of Gourmet Magazine named Diet for a Small Planet, Hope’s Edge, and most recently, her among 25 people Getting a Grip: Clarity,Creativity and Courage in a World (including Thomas Gone Mad will give a free lecture at 5:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 26. Jefferson and Julia Child), Following the lecture, a three-course local harvest dinner whose work has changed the way America eats. Lappé’s writings have been fea- tured in the Boston Globe, the New York Times, O: the Oprah Magazine, and on NPR and the BBC. She is the co-founder of three organiza- tions, including Food First: The Institute for Food and Development Policy and, more recently, the Small Planet Institute, which she leads with her daughter Anna Lappé (www.smallplanet.org). For the local harvest dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 26, Old Sturbridge Village chefs have pre- pared a menu featuring a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with fruits and vegeta- Sept-Oct cabinet sale: bles from local farms in Easthampton, Hadley, 60% off m.s.r.p. Hatfield, Warren, and Whately, Mass. Sale Ends Oct. 31st The Old Sturbridge Village local harvest fes- tivities cap a year-long series of “Moveable Feasts” and events designed to encourage the use of locally grown foods sponsored by the Joshua Hyde Library in Sturbridge, Jacob Edwards Library of Southbridge, the Charlton Public Library, and OSV, funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New England life in the 1830s and is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $20; seniors, $18; children 3-17, $7; children under 3, free. For information: 1-800-SEE-1830; www.osv.org. STURBRIDGE VILLAGER Serving The Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales

CHARLTON VILLAGER Serving Charlton, BSection Charlton City ILLAGER September 25, 2009 and Charlton Depot V Mailed free to requesting homes The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Lonesome Brothers bring hick rock to Sturbridge

or more than two decades the Duckling loft @ The Whistling Swan Lonesome Brothers have been GETING Restaurant, Sturbridge FWestern Massachusetts • Weight of Gravity with Country Cornerstone. IN HOLMES, 9 pm, The Cannery, 12 Before Alt Country was a genre Crane, Southbridge, $5 and hair bands were in fashion, the TUNE • Underlying Truth, Anomia, A Lonesome Brothers were already Dying Breed, & Hero Among Us brewing their unique brand of roots MARK (Cafe), Sick Of Sarah, The Action rock. Seven CDs and thousands of RENBURKE Design (Club), Mill Street Brews, touring miles later, the group is still Southbridge performing all of New England and • The Reprobates, 9 pm, The beyond. songwriter Liz Reed performs, fol- Pump House, Southbridge The Brothers are Jim Armenti lowed by folk singer Phil Henry.Red • Porter Block, 8 to 10 p.m., (guitar, mandolin, harmonica and No. 5, and a capella group from Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT vocals), Ray Mason (bass and vocals) Hartford, finishes the show at 3. On • RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt and Tom Shea (drums and vocals). Sunday, Sept. 27 Willimantic fiddler City, CT From the neighborhood bars in the Nanette Adessa starts the entertain- • Boogie Wonder Band, 8 & 10 tiny towns of Western ment at noon, and the modern folk p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Massachusetts to Town Hall in of “the accident that led me to the Casino, Uncasville, CT Manhattan, the group has faithfully world” finishes the event from 2:15 laid down their self-described “hick p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 rock.” Described as pumping, sway- For more information and direc- • Dan Kirouac, 8:30 pm, Spruce Lonesome Brothers ing, blues busting, curve making, tions, visit www.artistsinthecoun- Street Tavern, 68 Spruce St., Clinton and straight shooting, the Brothers’ try.org. • Angry Johnny, Werewolves on Cannery, 12 Crane, Southbridge, $5 Jacqueline Francis, 8 to 10 p.m., “no BS” songs and solos distinguish Wheels, Octomen, SPF-4, Preston • Trigger, 9 pm, The Pump House, Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT them from any other band you’ve FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Wayne, 9 p.m., Ralph’s Diner, Southbridge • VulGarrity, 9:30 p.m., The Gold ever heard. • The Chicken Slacks, 9 pm, Worcester • Barefoot Bob and the Eagle at The Laurel House, Dayville, Don’t miss their next local gig, Ralph’s Diner, Worcester, MA • Sugar Ray & the Blue Tones Monkeyfish, 9 pm, The Oxford CT Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at Hyland • CotN, Project Red, iNFiNiTTi, (Opening Band Lil’ Stevie & the Tavern, Oxford • Tongue & Groove, 9 p.m., The Brewery in Sturbridge. Scott Hall Waynedapayne, Madd Maxxx, Nine Westsiders), 9:30 p.m., Gilrein’s, • Live Music Night at the PACC Lake Tavern, Dayville, CT will join the group on keyboards for Millz, Prophecy, Worcester w/ the “B&E” band, Ed Morgan, the • Jukebox Junkies, Cady’s this event. Hostile Figures, 8 pm, London • Backseat Lover (Pearl Jam trib- Heathers, Larry, Dave and Jerry, Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West For more info check out Billiards/Club Oasis, 70 James ute), Cool Kid Collective, 32nd Pulse, Matt Brodeur, 8:30 pm, 37 Harris Glocester, R.I. http://lonesomebrothers.com/ or Street, Worcester, $8 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester Street, Webster visit myspace.com/lonesomebroth- • Terry Brennan, 9 p.m., Fiddler’s • No Alibi, 9 p.m., Greendale’s • Ken Macy, 6 to 9 pm, Stoggy ers to hear song samples. Turn To HOT SPOT, page B2 Green, Worcester Pub, Worcester Hollow Restaurant & IN THE COUNTRY • Deep Blues Night with Jon • Dana Lewis, 8 p.m., Tavern on General Store, 492 Route Short Featuring: Ten Foot Polecats the Common, Rutland 198, West Woodstock, CT EMPIRE VILLAGE “Artists in the Country” is an out- and Jeff Norwood, 9:30 p.m., • Moral Dilemma, 9 p.m., • Artists in the Country door art show and sale to benefit Gilrein’s, Worcester Crossroads, Route 20, Palmer w/The Crustaceans, Liz Chinese Restaurant Eden Institute’s Camp for Children • The Coyotes, 7 p.m., Greendale’s • The Last Call Band, 9 p.m., Reed, Phil Henry,Red No. 5, Lounge • Dine In & Take Out with Autism. The event feature Pub, Worcester Wheelock Inn, 82 Wheelock Ave., 12 to 4 p.m., 52 County ALL YOU LUNCH $6.55 DINNER $9.99 about 30 artists displaying their art- • Sasquatch & the Sickabillys, Millbury Road, West Woodstock, CT CAN EAT Mon.-Sat 11:15am-2:30pm Mon.-Sun 3:00pm-8:00pm work and takes place at 52 County Gein & the Graverobbers, The • Rob Adams, 8 p.m., Ugly Children under 9 - $5.25 Children under 9 - $7.25 • Hill Church Hillbillies BUFFET Road in West Woodstock, Conn. Creeping Cadavers, Carlotta Valdes, Duckling loft @ The Whistling Swan w/ Maria Sangiolo, 8 p.m., Children under 5 - $3.25 Children under 5 - $4.25 SUNDAY ALL DAY BUFFET - $9.99 So why are you reading about it 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester Restaurant, Sturbridge The Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, here? Because in addition to the art, • Billy GoodSpeed, 9 pm, Ye Olde • The Pathetics, The Prozacs, The “DINNER” Buffet will be served on all major holidays. From 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, CT, $10 also from 3:00pm - 8:00pm $9.99 All You Can Eat there will a selection of musical Tavern, West Brookfield Turkeys, Critical Condition, & The • HOURS: Sun-Thur: 11am-10pm • Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm entertainment. Starting at noon • Dana Lewis, 8 pm, New England Cretins, 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Saturday,Sept. 26 it’s surf rock with Steak & Seafood, Mendon Southbridge 446 Main St. (Rt 20) • Sturbridge, MA 508.347.6588 • 508.347.9188 The Crustaceans. At 1 p.m., singer- • Rob Adams, 8 p.m., Ugly • Spare Parts Band, 9 p.m., The FREE FULLY MELLO’S MARTIAL ARTS CENTER ESTIMATES INSURED 285 Main St. • Oxford, MA 01540 508-987-8880 www.mellosmartialartscenter.com 570 MAIN STREET •RT. 20 • FISKDALE,MA Learn Karate Basics, Kata, Sparring & Weapons G&G TEL: 508-347-0116 • FAX: 508-347-6985 CHARLTON THIS WEEK’ S FEATURES! 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He invites 1-508-753-7221 • www.alsoil.com all his customers & friends to visit AS OF 09/22/09 him at Diamond $ 9/10* 2.24GALLON Chevrolet *Prices subject to change. 2 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, September 25, 2009 CALENDAR FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Fundraiser at the PAV, 30 Ray Street, will lead a group of more than 75 expert chapel was built, how it was used, and the Webster, MA. speakers on all topics holistic and healthy. history of the Helping Hands Society. The Main Event starts at 6 p.m. with a The EcoKids Discovery Trail offers educa- For more information, visit STURBRIDGE — The Federated Church $60 donation and 3,500 starting chips. tional stations for kids to explore and fam- CharltonHistoricalSociety.org or call of Sturbridge and Fiskdale will host Satellite — Single Table "Sit N Go" — ilies can enjoy Circus Yoga, The KDZ Cindy Cooper at 508-248-7840. their fall and winter junior high dances eight players start at 3:45 p.m. The top Kripalu Drummers, outdoor survival at 7 – 10 p.m. Fridays in the Fellowship two winners receive tickets for the Main skills plus many more surprises. There Hall. There will be a DJ. These are fun Event. will be 135 exhibits, live macrobiotic cook- evenings for all junior high school stu- Food and Refreshments will be served ing demos with the Kushi Institute, a deli- FRIDAY, OCT. 16 dents. There is a “once you’re in, you’re at the Break plus Raffles. cious healthy food court in the exhibit hall in” policy. Parents can pick up their chil- For more information, call P&M and indoor and outdoor workshops where dren on the front steps at 10 p.m. The cost STURBRIDGE — The Federated Church Charity Fundraising at 508-461-9769. you can experience massage, holistic heal- per youth is $7 and a snack bar is avail- of Sturbridge and Fiskdale will host (Must be 21 years of age to participate). ing techniques, browse green friendly able. their fall and winter junior high dances CHARLTON — The first annual Spirit of products and fair trade shopping, and at 7 – 10 p.m. Fridays in the Fellowship Life Walk/Fun Run will take place on the learn about body, mind, spirit healthy liv- Hall. There will be a DJ. These are fun SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 campus of The Overlook Life Care ing. Bring the whole family. evenings for all junior high school stu- Community on Saturday, Sept. 26. Admission is just $8 and includes both dents. There is a “once you’re in, you’re All proceeds will enhance the lives of day. Free admission for kids 12 and under. in” policy. Parents can pick up their chil- STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge our Health Center residents through their Presented by Spirit of Change Magazine. dren on the front steps at 10 p.m. The cost Regional Trails Committee in conjunc- Resident Make-a-Wish fund. Details online at www.naturalexpo.org or per youth is $7 and a snack bar is avail- tion with the Public Lands Advisory The walk is designed as an intergenera- call 508-278-9640. able. Committee, requests public support of tional event highlighting the lives and the town public lands from 8 a.m. – noon. experiences of our residents and is the WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Sturbridge projects will focus on the creation of two members of our post-acute Heins Farm and Leadmine Mountain staff, Marcie Weber and Janet Reed. STURBRIDGE — Kopelman and Paige properties. Volunteers will be furthering STURBRIDGE — The Federated Church Participants can choose a 1.5- or 3-mile will hold a legal seminar at 6:30 p.m. in the effort to develop and maintain the of Sturbridge and Fiskdale will host walk route. Shorter options are available the Senior Center. The topic will be the trails and enhance the public open space. their fall and winter junior high dances as well. Open Meeting Law. All abilities and skills are welcome. Work at 7 – 10 p.m. Fridays in the Fellowship Registration for the Spirit of Life walk Hall. There will be a DJ. These are fun gloves and sturdy shoes are highly rec- begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 ommended. Please bring your own hand FRIDAY, OCT. 2 evenings for all junior high school stu- a.m. There is a $10 registration fee, which dents. There is a “once you’re in, you’re tools if available. entitles an individual to participate in the A special need exists for crew leaders and in” policy. Parents can pick up their chil- walk and also includes a Spirit of Life T- STURBRIDGE — The Federated Church bucket tractors. If you can provide the dren on the front steps at 10 p.m. The cost shirt. Walkers are encouraged to raise of Sturbridge and Fiskdale will host services of a tractor, we have a number of per youth is $7 and a snack bar is avail- funds through pledges if they so choose. their fall and winter junior high dances needs including moving and spreading able. Participants in wheelchairs and those at 7 – 10 p.m. Fridays in the Fellowship fine gravel, trail mowing, and new pushing strollers are more than welcome; Hall. There will be a DJ. These are fun trail rough in. If you are able to fill a all are invited to join us for a day of fun. evenings for all junior high school stu- FRIDAY, NOV. 6 crew leader position or are able to pro- Interested participants may also walk in dents. There is a “once you’re in, you’re vide a tractor please email Randy STURBRIDGE — The Federated Church honor of one of our residents. The walker in” policy. Parents can pick up their chil- Redetzke at [email protected]. of Sturbridge and Fiskdale will host their will be told the name and background of dren on the front steps at 10 p.m. The cost Where: Heins Farm / Leadmine fall and winter junior high dances at 7 – 10 the resident that they are honoring by per youth is $7 and a snack bar is avail- Mountain Trail Head Parking Lot located p.m. Fridays in the Fellowship Hall. There their participation. able. will be a DJ. These are fun evenings for all on Leadmine Road, one-half mile south Please bring your registration fee and all of the intersection of Douty Rd and junior high school students. There is a donations with you on the day of the “once you’re in, you’re in” policy. Parents Stallion Hill Road. event. Checks should be made payable to SATURDAY, OCT. 3 For further information on National can pick up their children on the front Masonic Health System. If you have any steps at 10 p.m. The cost per youth is $7 and Public Lands Day follow this link: additional questions regarding the Spirit www.publiclandsday.org SOUTH WOODSTOCK, Conn. — The a snack bar is available. of Life walk, contact committee member American Legion will hold a 5K for the Cathy LaRocca at 508-434-2401 or by email Wounded Warrior Project at the Legion, SATURDAY/SUNDAY, NOV. 22-23 STUBRIDGE — Bethlehem Lutheran at [email protected]. Church will hold a Fine Artisan Festival Roseland Park Road. Starting time is 9 BRIMFIELD — St. Christopher’s a.m. No pets or baby strollers, please. Pre- Parish holds its annual Christmas Craft from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Town DUDLEY — The Calvary Assembly of Common, across from the Publick House, register for $20 at thelastmileracing.com Fair Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and God will hold an Everything-Must-Go yard or at coolrunning.com. Race day resgis- Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route 131. This is a juried show featuring sale with most items on a name your own artisans, music, entertainment and food tration is $25 at 7:30 a.m. For more infor- The craft fair will feature items from price basis from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 105 mation call 1-860-928-9133 or local crafters including items such as all day. For more information, contact Southbridge Road (Route 131), Dudley. 508-347-7297. [email protected]. jewelry, holiday decorations, ornaments, quilted items, bird houses, gift baskets, WEBSTER — The Baker Pond SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 candles and much more. Breakfast and Association will be sponsoring a No SUNDAY, OCT. 4 lunch will be served throughout both Limit Texas Hold ’em Tournament days and there will also be a bake sale WEBSTER — Join Harrington Hospital Fundraiser at 6 p.m., at the PAV,30 Ray St. CHARLTON — Charlton History Day, and cookie walk to help with your holi- and Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard Donation is $60 with 3,500 starting chips. from noon to 3 p.m. day dessert needs. Several raffles will be for its 2009 Breast Cancer 5K, held at 340 Satellite - Single Table “Sit N Go” — eight Three locations each offer unique slices held with items such as Red Sox tickets, Thompson Road in Webster. Registration Players start at 3:45 p.m. The top two win- of Charlton history — all for free. hotel overnights, restaurant gift certifi- forms available at the Webster and ners receive tickets for the Main Event. Rider Tavern, 255 Stafford St., focuses on cates and items donated by the crafters. Southbridge locations, as well as going to Food and Refreshments will be served at the Victorian era (1837-1901). Join Tables are still available for $35. www.harringtonhospital.org. All pro- the Break plus Raffles. For more informa- Charlton Historical Society in the ball- For more information, call 413-245-7274 ceeds will go back to the healthcare sys- tion please call P&M Charity room at 1 p.m. for the dedication of the tem, including the brand new Harrington ONGOING Fundraising at 508-461-9769. (Must be 21 Tucker Gallery, a tribute to a family with Cancer Center in Southbridge. Please years of age to participate). strong roots in the town. Follow up with SOUTHBRIDGE — The Phoenix Bay gather your friends, get some sponsors tea and cookies ($5 for the food). Then par- Path Composite Squadron, Civil Air and help us raise money for a great STURBRIDGE — The Bethlehem Fine ticipate in the Victorian pastime of cro- Patrol meets on Wednesday evenings cause! For more information, 508-943-2600 Artisan Festival will be held from 10 a.m. quet at the Militia Lot, and look for ani- from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Harrington ext. 309. to 4 p.m. on the Sturbridge Town mals in the Store Lot (but don’t touch Memorial Health Service building on 61 Common, across from the Historic Public them!), both across the street from the tav- Pine St., Southbridge, between Mary E. House Inn and Restaurant, on Route 131. SATURDAY/SUNDAY, SEPT. 26-27 ern. Wells Jr. High School and Trinity This is a juried show and there will be Head to the No. 2 Schoolhouse, 145 Catholic Academy. Accepting member- Artisans, music, entertainment and food STURBRIDGE — Visit historic Northside Road, where a former student ship for Cadets (12 years and older) and all day. Come and enjoy the day! Sturbridge for the 2009 Natural Living will share experiences of learning in a Adults. For more information, please For more information, call 508-347-7297. Expo at the Sturbridge Host Hotel and be a one-room school. Photographs of thirteen email [email protected] or part of the largest gathering of the holis- district schools, and a map showing their [email protected] or connect to WEBSTER — The Baker Pond tic community in New England. locations, adorn the walls. the National Civil Air Patrol website at Association will be sponsoring a No Expo highlights include featured New this year, the Dodge Chapel, 81 www.gocivilairpatrol.com to locate a unit keynotes Donna Eden, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Hammond Hill Road, opens its doors for Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament Turn To CALENDAR, page B6 John Holland and David Feinstein, who tours and displays. Find out when the Lonesome Brothers bring hick rock to Sturbridge

HOT SPOT SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Route 198, West Woodstock, CT • Julianne Hough, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, continued from page B1 • Artists in the Country w/Nanette Adessa, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT • Lonesome Brothers, 2 pm, The Hyland & the accident that led me to this world, 12-4 Brewery, 195 Arnold Road, Sturbridge p.m., 52 County Road , West Woodstock, CT THURSDAY, OCT. 1 • The Elvis Tribute Artists Spectacular, 8 • Dana Lewis, 8 p.m., Caffe Sorrento, p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino, • The Elvis Tribute Artists Spectacular, 7 • Dana Lewis, 7:30 p.m., Caffe Sorrento, Milford p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT • Rob Adams, 2-4 p.m., Stoggy Hollow, 492 Milford Uncasville, CT • Rob Adams, 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ MONDAY, SEPT. 28 The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic (upstairs), 8 • Glenn Hansen Orchestra, 12 p.m., Old p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge School Abbey, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun • JAZZ with RICH FALCO/RICH JAR- Casino, Uncasville, CT VAIS/JERRY WILFONG, 6:30-9 p.m., Oxfords THEY DUG Casual Dining, Oxford TUESDAY, SEPT.29 • Back in Black —AC/DC Tribute Band, 8 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino, EVERYWHERE TO FIND Greendale’s Pub, Worcester Uncasville, CT • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., The Copper Stallion, Sturbridge If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- • Rush Hour, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan tured, know of someone else who is, or simply JIMMY HOFFA. Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT want to let us know about an upcoming gig, e- mail me at the address below. Anything I get WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 before Friday of each week will make the fol- lowing Friday’s paper. Keep the music live and APPARENTLY, THEY WERE DIGGING • Blues with Chet Williamson, Mike not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & Central Williams, & Dima Gorodetsky, 6-9 p.m., MA! Email Mark: GettingInTune@ IN THE WRONG PLACE. Oxfords Casual Dining, Oxford MarkRenburke.com. All local. All the time. • Jazz Night w/ Tim Peck & Friends, 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com • RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky’s, Foster, R.I. Friday, September 25, 2009 • THE VILLAGER • 3 HEALTH What Parents Should Know About A Treatable Growth Disorder

(NAPS) two inches per year. There are a deficiency. Some children can have If you think your child is not If you’re like many parents, you number of reasons a child may not normal growth hormone levels and growing adequately, talk to your probably chronicle your child’s grow, from nutritional issues to thy- good nutrition but still fail to grow pediatrician and request a referral growth in any number of ways, from roid disorders, a growth hormone normally because they have low lev- to a pediatric endocrinologist. Ask photographs to markings on a door deficiency or genetic syndromes. els of IGF-1. IGF-1 stands for insulin- your doctor about your child’s rate frame or comparisons to siblings or Parents concerned about their like growth factor-1, a hormone of growth and discuss his or her classmates. One reason we monitor child’s growth should speak with made in the liver that mediates the height relative to peers. In assessing growth is that normal growth is an their pediatrician and ask for a effects of growth hormone. a child’s growth, keeping accurate excellent indicator of good health in referral to a pediatric endocrinolo- “For patients with growth disor- records of a child’s height each year children. But what happens when a gist, who will review the many fac- ders, speedy, correct diagnosis is is important. Children have a short child is not growing at the same rate tors that contribute to healthy very important to ensure proper time to grow, so the sooner a child as his peers? growth. treatment,” said Dr. Jay Cohen, med- gets a correct diagnosis and treat- Typically, between ages 2 and 12 One factor that is often overlooked ical director of the Endocrine ment, the better the child’s chance of years, children should grow at least as a cause for poor growth is IGF-1 Clinic, P.C.“Time spent waiting for a reaching his or her full height poten- growth spurt or treating with the tial. wrong therapy can seriously hurt a For more information on IGF-1, child’s chances of reaching normal visit www.magicfoundation.org. height.” IGF-1 deficiency is diagnosed by conducting a careful review of a Normal growth can be an excel- child’s medical history, comparing a lent indicator of good health in chil- child’s height to a growth chart, rul- dren. ing out other growth delay causes and performing a series of blood tests. Harmful Bacteria May Hide On Soft Surfaces In Your Home Packing school lunches with fruits, veggies and whole grain crackers, such as Lance (NAPS) Whole Grain Sandwich Crackers, can be a good start to increasing your child’s fiber the sole of the shoe that intake. Your family may not be the only collects grime. The fabric ones getting comfy and cozy on the surface on shoes also har- sofa. The soft, comfortable places bors bacteria that is easily where families relax and play at transferred when tying home can harbor thousands of bac- your laces or slipping on Tips On Adding Fiber teria. In fact, Staphylococcus bacte- your heel. ria can live on soft surfaces for 24 Car Seats—While their hours. purpose is to offer protec- “Bacteria can be found just about tion on the road, unexpect- To Your Child’s Diet ed danger can be found everywhere around the home—on both hard and soft surfaces alike,” lurking in the fabric cover- (NAPS) after-school snacks, such as salads, says pediatrician Dr. Laura Jana. ing of car seats. They often catch crumbs and There’s good news for parents veggies on sandwiches or even raw “While many families take aim at absorb spills that can who are looking for ways to satisfy veggies served with dip. bacteria on hard surfaces such as accumulate over time. their children’s hunger and help • If packing pasta or pasta salad, kitchen and bathroom countertops, The best way to help Eliminate bacteria hiding in the soft surfaces in your them manage their weight. Adding use whole grain pasta varieties. soft surfaces tend to fly under the protect your family from home. fiber to their diet can be a conven- • Don’t forget to work in more radar during cleaning routines.” bacteria on these soft sur- ient and healthy way to do both. whole grains with snack time, too. If Some commonly overlooked faces is to spray them regularly disinfection and sanitizing rou- Dietary fiber is often attributed to your children want something household soft surfaces include: with a product such as Lysol® tines, families can visit the Centers helping adults and children alike crunchy, try whole grain crackers Sofas—Since kids spend a signifi- Disinfectant Spray. It kills 99.9 per- for Disease Control and Prevention feel full faster. Several health organ- with peanut butter or low-fat cheese cant amount of time playing, sleep- cent of illness-causing bacteria on Ounce of Prevention campaign, izations, such as the U.S. rather than cookies or chips. ing and eating on the sofa, bacteria soft surfaces and is the No. 1 pedia- located online at Department of Health and Human To make things even easier for tends to accumulate on this piece of trician recommended brand. www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention, Services, have recognized the busy parents, many food manufac- furniture. However, a recent survey For more information on proper or www.lysol.com. important role of dietary fiber in turers are adding whole grain from the Hygiene Council found decreasing the risk of a variety of options to their offerings. that the majority (61 percent) of chronic diseases, such as heart dis- For example, Lance Sandwich Americans sanitized their sofa ease, obesity,diabetes and colon can- Crackers—best known for their only a few times, if at all, since it cer. ToastChee variety, featuring real was purchased. Stress Relieving Tips According to the National Fiber peanut butter sandwiched between Mattresses—Families commonly Council, however, most children get two cheese crackers—recently think that washing their sheets is half or less of the recommended launched three new whole grain enough to keep their beds clean. In 60 Seconds Or Less amount of dietary fiber per day. varieties: Real Peanut Butter on However, people shed bacteria-har- Fortunately, adding fiber and its Whole Grain, Real Cheddar Cheese boring skin cells onto their mat- (STATEPOINT) resulting benefits to your child’s on Whole Grain and Real Sharp tress each night when they sleep, Cheddar Cheese on Whole Grain. which becomes especially problem- By the time you finish reading this story,you could have stared at diet can be a fairly simple process. A the shapes of the clouds in the sky, enjoyed an indulgent snack or good start to increasing fiber intake These new Lance Sandwich atic when someone is sick. Crackers provide 3 grams of fiber Pillows—Any surface where peo- sent a long overdue e-mail to a close friend. More importantly, that is to pack school lunches and after- 60-second break could keep your mental health and wellness in school snacks with whole grains, per serving and can be a good-tast- ple rest their heads is bound to be ing start to help increase children’s filled with bacteria, especially sur- check. fruit and veggies. Try these tips: With 92 percent of Americans looking to “take a break” from their • Keep the skin on fruits, fiber intake as part of a wholesome faces that are consistently used, lunch or sensible snacking option. such as pillows. The mouth, nose daily routine according to a recent study,people need an escape, even such as apples and pears, which are if it’s brief. Many individuals don’t realize how empowering a short rich sources of fiber. For instance, to increase your and ears are vulnerable orifices child’s intake of fiber along with that rub against pillows and pick break can feel — or how to go about setting aside the time. • Select breads made with “Finding time to treat the ‘you’ in yourself is important to main- whole grains for sandwiches. They fruits, veggies and dairy,try pairing up bacteria left behind by previous these Lance Whole Grain Sandwich users. taining a balanced life, especially during these hectic times,” says don’t always need to be traditional Stephanie Marston, lifestyle expert, speaker and accomplished breads—try pitas, bagels or fajita Crackers with fruit, peanut butter, Fabric Shoes—Shoes are in con- cheese, yogurt or milk. stant contact with the ground, author on topics surrounding life balance techniques. “Some people wraps with whole grain. just need a little help getting started.” • Look for additional ways to To learn more, visit which is known to be one of the www.lance.com. dirtiest surfaces, but it’s not just Marston recently partnered with Kellogg Company to develop a include more veggies with lunch or list of these quick, stress-relieving tips as part of its launch for Kellogg’s Cinnabon Snack Bars. Enjoying a sensible but indulgent snack is one of many simple ways to hit the reset button on the day. These short breaks can take place between meetings, waiting to pick Children’s Health Alert: up the kids or on the way to the next appointment. Other relaxing “Cinnaminutes” include: * Sing out loud to your favorite song while driving home from Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Millions work. * Smell something refreshing like lavender. * Indulge by serving yourself your morning tea or coffee in a pret- (NAPS) sunscreen prevents the body from ty cup. A recent study published in making vitamin D from sun exposure. * Check out your favorite blog or Web site before diving back into the scientific journal Pediatrics Further, the American Academy of your task. revealed that more than 58 mil- Dermatology recommends the public * Spend some time today rereading a book you loved as a child. lion American children are obtain vitamin D from nutritional * Post an inspiring quote on your computer or mirror, where you’ll either vitamin D deficient or sources and dietary supplements and see it every day. have insufficient levels of vita- not from unprotected exposure to * Say or do something nice for someone you don’t know. min D, a vitamin that has been ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the The full list of Kellogg’s “Cinnaminutes” can be found at shown to support immune sun or indoor tanning devices, as UV www.KelloggCinnaminutes.com. health, bone health and more. radiation is a known risk factor for “There are plenty of ways to combat stress,” Marston continues, Are your children getting the development of skin cancer. “but no one is going to force a minute on you to relax. Keep your men- enough of this very important Try Some “Liquid Sunshine.” tal health top of mind by writing yourself a note, scheduling time for vitamin? Spano recommends liquid vitamin D breaks or even taping up this story at your desk as a reminder.” “Vitamin D supports a wide supplements for children, such as variety of functions in the body,” those offered by Wellesse, since they said Marie Spano, MS, RD, a vita- taste good and are ideal for children min expert and consultant for Many parents are asking their pediatricians who don’t like to swallow pills. One Wellesse® liquid supplements. about adding more vitamin D to their child’s teaspoon of Wellesse liquid vitamin “Vitamin D deficiency in child- D3 provides 500 IU per day for healthy YOU WON’T diet. hood might impact one’s health immune support and bone strength years later.That’s why it’s impor- for children. “Wellesse liquid vitamin tant for parents to optimize their family’s intake of vita- D is an easy-to-take solution to the vitamin D insuffi- min D now.” ciency problem,” said Spano. Spano said obtaining vitamin D from diet alone is dif- Doctors Agree: Children Need Vitamin D. The ficult. “Foods naturally rich in vitamin D—sardines, American Academy of Pediatrics recently doubled the herring and beef liver—are not well liked by most chil- recommended daily vitamin D intake for children and dren,” she said. Vitamin D is also in fortified milk and breast-fed infants. some cereals. While the current recommended dietary Get Tested. Ask your doctor about evaluating your child’s vitamin D level with a 25-hydroxy vitamin D test FIND value (RDV) of vitamin D from infants to adults is 400 IU, many experts believe up to 1,000 IU—the amount at his or her next physical. found in 10 cups of fortified milk—is needed. Wellesse Vitamin D3 is available at Costco, YOUR LOCAL PIZZA PLACE To increase a child’s vitamin D intake, Spano sug- Walgreens, Vita cost.com, Drugstore.com, Giant Food, gests parents consider the following: Rite Aid, Harris Teeter and other fine retailers. ON JUST ANY SEARCH ENGINE. If Your Family Uses Sunscreen—Seek Alternate Suggested retail price is $6.89 for a 16-ounce bottle. For Vitamin D Sources. A recent Wellesse survey showed more information and a $2.00 coupon, visit http:// All local. All the time. that nearly 64 percent of Americans were unaware that www.wellesse.com. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, September 25, 2009

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ONON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE NEW PRICE CHARLTON – WEBSTER – 15 Brandes Street! WEBSTER – 3 Third Street! 54 N Sturbridge Rd! 8 CHARLTON – 139 Berry Corner Rd! WEBSTER – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm SOUTHBRIDGE – 452 High Street! 8 WEBSTER – 48 Upper Gore Rd! DUDLEY – 56 Eagle Drive! 10 Rm 4 Yr Convenient 6 Rm Ranch! Cabinet Conveniently Located 2 Family! 5/6 Rm Garrison! New Tile Flrs & Granite 9 Rm Tudor! In-Law Potential! 3/4 Cape! Applianced Kit w/Wood Flr! Rm 29x53' Georgian Split! Area of Fine OVER LOOKING LAKE! To Be Built! Yg Colonial! Upgrades Galore! Super Packed Eat-in Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm Rooms! 2/3 Bedrooms! Recent Roof, Counters Being Installed! S.S. Acres! Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds! DinRm w/Hrdwds! Frplcd LivRm! Homes! Maple Cabinets! Applianced! 2,300'! Entry Foyer w/Oak Stairway! Custom Kit! Stone Counters! Jenn Appliances! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwds! 2 Frplcs! Office! 3/5 Bdrms! 19X25 Aire! Maple Cabinets! Tile/Hardwoods! w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Frplcd Windows, Electrical, Furnace & Hot 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super LL FamRm - French Drs to Deck! Frml Din Rm! Huge Granite Kit! 12x16 Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Cathedrals & Fam Rm! 3 Tile Baths! Deck! Green Liv Rm! Spacious Foyer! 4 Bdrms! Mstr 24x24 Great Rm w/Gas Fireplace! 3/4 Water! Updated Bathroom! 2 Car Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! 3Z Oil! 2nd Fl Office(4th Bdrm)! Master Bath! Fam Rm! Remodeled Bathroom! Many Skylights! 4 Bdrms! Frplcd House! Garages Attached & Under! Bath! 2.5 Remodeled Baths! Finished L L 2.5 Baths! Hrdwds, Tile, & Carpeting! Bdrms! Office! 2.5 Bathrms! Finished Updates! And More! Don’t Wait! Garage! Double Lot! Master/Master Bath, Walk-in Closet! 2.5 New Furnace & Water Heater! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! w/Frplcd Fam Rm! 2 Car Gar! Half Acre C/Air! 2Car Garage! 1.37Acre! Basement! Sprinkler! Pool! $189,900.00 Don’t Delay! $199,900.00 Tile Baths! 1+ Acre! $339,900.00 $299,900.00 $239,900.00 Corner Lot! $229,900.00 $349,900.00 $359,900.00

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WEBSTER – 9 Aldrich Street! THOMPSON - Quaddick Lake! 100' LEICESTER – Cedar Meadow Lake! WEBSTER – 493/495 School Street! WEBSTER – 17 Vecchia Street! DUDLEY – 12 Alton Drive! Ideal THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! 6 THOMPSON – 82 Brandy Hill Rd! Like 7 Rm Cape w/Wrap Around Farmer’s Waterfront! 5 Rm Ranch w/Southern 12.5 Acre Estate w/180’ Waterfront! Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! Conveniently Located! Ideal Starter Starter Home for a Growing Family! 8 Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Flr New “2004” 8 Rm Ranch set on 1.79 Exp! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Porch! 3/4 Bedrooms! Bath w/Bear Southern Exposure! Private 12 Room 1.5/1.5 Baths! Applianced! Great Home! Fully Applianced! Liv Rm & 3 Rms! 3/4 Bdrms! Frplcd! Hrdwd Flrs! Plan! Applianced! Recently Finished Acres! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Bath! Claw Tub! Vinyl Siding & Replacement Season Lake Side Porch - Passive Solar! 2,920’Cape! 700’ Driveway! Frplcd Fam Investment Opportunity! 493 Bdrms w/Hardwood Floors! Fam Rm! Enclosed Porch! Deck! Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Applianced Kit w/Flagstone Floor & Rm! Formal Liv Rm! 1st Flr Master! 4/5 Remodeled from Studs, Custom Kit, New Electric Service! Replacement Windows! New Gas Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage 2.5 Baths Total! Super Finished Walk- Windows! 11,612’ Lot! 2 – 2 Car Sliders to Porch! 3 Bdrms - 2 Lake Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! Ceramic Tile & Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Sep Recent Economical Gas Heat! Water Heater! Beautifully Landscaped! w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex out Lower Level Family & Game Rm – Detached Garages! Conveniently Facing! Tile Bath! Shed! New Septic! Hardwoods! 2 Car Garage! And More! Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent 2 Garages! Fenced 12,000’ Yard! Private Back Yard Deck! 1.39 Acres! Man Town! 2 Car Garage! And More! Located! $129,900.00 $219,900.00 $779,900.00 Windows! Garages! $209,900.00 $159,900.00 $169,900.00 $231,900.00 $269,900.00

ONON DEPOSIT SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE - Lake Access from WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE - MIDDLE - Well Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 705 Treasure Island! WEBSTER – 3A Gorski Ave! WEBSTER - 7 Park Ave - East Main DOUGLAS – Island! Townhouse! Move-in Condition! 6 POND!!! Own Your Own Private Island! 9Rms! Whitin Reservoir! this Beautiful 8 Rm Contemp Colonial! Convenient Point Pleasant! Townhouse End Unit! Move-in Condition! Condex/Townhouse/Duplex! 5 Rms! Street Near! Residence or Ideal 406’ Waterfront Paradise! 9' Ceilings! Crowns! S.S. Applianced! Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Round! Open 5Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Recently 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Many Recent Upgrades! Applianced! Business/Professional Location! Renovated! Hrdwd Flrs! Frplcd Liv Custom Contemporary! 6+ Rms! Super Cherry Cabs, Granite! Center Isl! Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Flr Plan! Panoramic Lake Views! Ideal Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Oak Hardwoods! 2 Bedrooms! Corner Lot - 2 Driveways! Expandable 6 Frplcd! Hrdwds! 20x26 Fam Rm! Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! for All Water Activity! Applianced! Slate Rm! Wrap Around Porch! Panoramic Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! Rm Brick Cape! 3 1st Flr Bdrms Lake Views! Cherry Kit! Fireplaced Liv "Marble" Baths! Glass Sinks! 2.5 Baths! C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Frplcd Liv Rm! 2 Bdrms! Hrdwd Flrs! Views! Outdoor Pavilion! Plenty of C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! 18’ Master! 1.5 Baths! w/Hardwoods! 2 Frplcs! Walk-up 2nd Rm! 1st Fl Master/ Master Bath! 2.5 3 Bdrms! Gas Heat! C/Air! Sandy Beach! Heated Pool! Ready for Summer Now! Dockage! Mostly Furnished! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Lower Level Fam Rm! Flr w/Room to Expand! Check it Out! Baths! Hardwoods! 17,000’ Level Lot! $599,900.00 $249,900.00 $399,900.00 $579,900.00 $259,900.00 $159,900.00 $197,900.00 $599,900.00

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSIT ONON DEPOSIT 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 – 503 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Ernest Street, w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Island! Custom WATERFRONT Unit! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of South Find! Almost New! Custom Quality 8Rms! Exposure! Panoramic Lake Views! 112’ Prime "Waterfront" Townhouse! One of Waterfront Lot! One of the Absolute Best South Pond! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Lake Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! All the Extra’s! Beautiful Sunrises! Waterfront! Level 13,016’ Lot! Sandy the "BEST" Unit Locations within Beacon Shorelines on the Lake! Perfectly Level! Custom Colonial! Panoramic Views! Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! Granite Kit! Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Appliances! Custom Floor Plan! Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Applianced! Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Shoreline! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Kit! Park's 10 Beautiful Acre Site! Overlooking Sandy Beach! Western Exposure Across want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Hardwoods/ Tile/ Wall to Wall! 2 Bdrms Lake Facing Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Lake Facing the Widest Expanse of the Lake with Master Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Level Kitchens! Beautifully Landscaped! the Lake, Pool, Sandy Beach & Gazebo! Rm! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! Professionally – Custom Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Office! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Bdrms! Master Bath! 3 Skylights! 2 Car 5Rms! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! Frplc! Over Sunsets to Die For! 10,183’! 26X30' Garage! Roof 07! Siding 09! Garage! Convenient Killdeer Island! $325,000.00 Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Frplcd Fam Rm! Garage! 3Z CAir! 3Z Gas $589,900.00 Level! 2Car Garage! Irrigation! 1200’of Living Space! $279,900.00 Town Services! $624,900.00 And Much More! $824,900.00 Heat! CVac! BOAT SLIP! $419,900.00 $599,900.00 $539,900.00

SOLD SOLD WEBSTER LAKE – 326 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond! WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular Killdeer Island - Middle Island! Middle Pond! South Facing! 5 Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – Pond! Prime Southwestern Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! 22 Bates Point Rd! Western Exposure! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Rm Ranch! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hardwood Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Exposure – Spectacular Sunsets! Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Sunsets! 8+ Room Cape! Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! 2 Living Levels! 2 Kitchens! Flr & Skylight! 3 Bdrms w/Hardwoods! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake 80’ Waterfront! Level 31,005’Lot! Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master 16x29’ Lake Facing Family Room! Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master 7Rms! 2 Complete Kitchens! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 1.5Baths! Garage! $459,900.00 Lake Facing Enclosed Porch to Increase Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level 3Bdrms! 3 Baths! Sandy Beach! 3/4 Bedrooms! Ideal Second Home or the Entertaining Area! 82' Waterfront! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Year Round Use! Hardwoods! Carport! In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Garage! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! $229,900.00 Sandy Beach! Gardens! Security! And More! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! $649,900.00 Each $379,900.00 C/Air! And More! $1,499,000.00 $879,900.00 $599,900.00 $345,000.00 $749,900.00

WEBSTER-$91,000 DUDLEY-$83,000 Professional ONE A must see impec- 7 RM, 3 BR 1554 Conrad Allen cably renovated 1 sq.ft. condo. with Associates BR condo, new 1.5 bath, sunroom, 276 Main Street hardwood flrs. 1 car garage, stor- Agent Oxford, MA 01540 age and large yard. ConradAllen.com Ceramic tile bath- Ph: 508-98REMAX (73629) Webster, MA cell: 508-243-2251 room, kitchen, windows, 10x15 storage Rentals-Webs 2BR heat inc. $950 508-400-0438 MELINDA TITUS- room. parking and onsite laundry - 11 Webs - 1BR 3rd fl $550 R ADOMSKI Chestnut St Webs - 2BR 2nd Fl $650 www.melindatitus.com Shrewsbury - 2BR waterfront, heat inc $1000

DUDLEY- 2 Family with OXFORD-$249,900 $195,000 Replacement Pride of owner- Windows, New Huge oversized, ship, shows in this Boiler, Vinyl large 8 RM, 5BR, 2 4 BR Ranch with Siding, 2 Car BA Cape with fami- new roof, win- Garage, HUGE ly room. Hardwood dows, heating Fenced in Back & ceramic floors, system, aboveground pool, large yard Yard, large eat-in kitchens, lg bath- cabinet packed kitchen, appliances and stor- and in walking distance to beach. Great rooms & living rms, hardwood and car- age. This home is situated on 1.62 acres. “Similar Home” “Similar Home” location- 17 Catherine St pet flooring. $983.00 Month P&I@ 5% Parking for 10 cars. - 705 Main St DUDLEY - $289,900 interest rate for 30 yrs WEBSTER - $289,900 WEBSTER - $269,900 1 acre accents this 3 bedroom 2.5 Brand New Construction! 7 rooms, 3 WORCESTER-$250,000 WEBSTER-$135,000 OXFORD- Brand New large spilt entry 6 rooms, 3 bath Garrison colonial. Almost bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1800 sq. ft. bedrooms, 2 full baths, garage, decks 4 family with $129,900 2,000 sq. ft of living area in this one Immaculately main- Pick your colors now! Dir: School & more Dir: School St. to Overlook owner home. Located on dead end tained 2 family with income potential of 2 BR Log cabin St. to Overlook to 1st street on left. to 1st street on left. (Groveland street. Aggressively priced to sell garage and yard, $31,000 yr. 2-6 on .92 acres. (Groveland Terrace) Terrace) quickly. located on private RM, 3 BR units. 2- Large eat-in street. Hardwood & 3RM, 1 BR units. kitchen w/dining carpet floors eat-in kitchens, marble f/p. Updated electrical, dry basement dead area, appliances, large yard, newer roof, Cathedral ceilings, central heat, storage end street, walk to webster Lake, close farmers porch, close to town- 230 Old and more- 4 Crown St to town and parking- 3 Church Court Webster Rd I sell real estate-short sales-foreclosures-residential-commercial-new construction-condos-land

WEBSTER-$229,900 WEBSTER - $224,900 THOMPSON, CT -$229,900 Webster Lake waterfront lot! 9 room, 4 bedroom. 1.5 bath colonial 3,000 sq. ft. Colonial, 4 bedrooms, Ready to build right now. Town on 1/2 acre. Large rooms throughout Open House Directory plus an attached 1500 sq. ft. barn water and town sewer available. 2.5 baths. Built in 1810. Available WEBSTER Deadline: Monday at 10am immediately. 2 apartments, 4 room, 1 bedroom, 1st floor - $475 (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse 4 room, 2 bedrooms, appliances - $575 (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community THE PARK @ 207 ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE FIND A SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 30,000 sf available 10,000 sf Minimum Divide, Killingly, CT Easy I-395 access. WEBSTER: For more Information, 90 Worcester Rd SF 12:00-2:00 $269,900 Hope Real Estate Group Contact Exclusive Agent Richard Governale cell: 860-428-7656 VET 508-943-4333 Call and lets discuss your needs IN OUR EASY-TO-USE Richard Governale SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 South Woodstock 860-928-1995 ext 108 Cell 860-428-7656 ONLINE 45 Rte 171 Little River Plaza CHARLTON: Commercial Division South Woodstock, CT DIRECTORY. 27 Robert Blvd SF 11:00-1:00 $499,000 Owner 774-633-0960 All local. All the time. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Friday, September 25, 2009 • THE VILLAGER • 5

454 Main Street • Sturbridge Real Estate on the Rise! (508) 347-6556 43 East Main Street • Webster, MA 01570 www.hope2own.com 18A West Main St, Rte 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 Sharon Pelletier Broker Owner • June Cazeault Sales Associate 508.943.4333 Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer John Sherman John Westerman Broker Associate Joan Mellen John Roderick Roger Mundell Sue Pulsifer Carol Holstrom Mike Seery Ann Marie Damian Susan Tittle Mo Kane OPEN HOUSE NEW LISTING REDUCED NEW LISTING Sat 9/26 • 12-2 www.sturbridgerealestate.com 276 Main St. 111 Pierpont Rd. 5 Franks Ln. 90 Worcester Rd. Oxford Now is the time to start the process of owning your own home Webster Dudley Dudley before it is too late to get the $8000 credit that the government One of Dudley’s BEST is offering! You must close by Nov. 30th. Here are some Ist time In Home Business Location, 3 Family in Great Location! How To Describe This Neighborhoods! Striking Colonial buyer homes for you to view or call us with any questions you Location, Location! Pristine, Quality Near Center of Town with easy Phenomenal Offering?! Exceptional on Corner Lot! A Rare Neighborhood may have. Good luck in your search. Young Cape on 10+ Acres! 2676 SF, Crafted Custom Cape! 2,361 SF, 4 BRs, access to I-395! Good Traffic Flow that excels in Pride of Ownership. 5 BRs, 3.5 Baths, 2 Garages. $439,000. Brimfield-3 Br, cedar sided, oak floors, pri- 2 Baths, 1 Detd Garage Hdwds, Frplc, and Exposure! Currently has Office Almost 3,000 sq. FT. of living space! vacy, recently renovated, immediate occu- Wkshop, .66 Ac, 160' Rd Frnt. $269,900. Space and 2 Apts. $215,000! See our Website at www.hope2own.com! Pool! $334,900! pancy, a must see, only $180,000.

WEBSTER MAJOR PRICE Sturbridge-A little TLC and this two bedroom WEBSTER LAKE Ranch style home located on a 3.9 private LAKE REDUCTION! QUADDICK LAKE acre lot can be yours. Fireplaced living room, 23 Bayview Ave. WEBSTER LAKE 25 Colonial Rd. 6 Clarence Drive large eat in kitchen, new well, for a terrific Webster Webster Thompson CT price of only $165,000. 5 Loveland Rd. Perfectly Designed for the Lake Webster Oversized Lake Lot w/Potential Pride of Ownership Shines! Year- Brookfield-2 family easily converted to 4Br Lifestyle! Stunning "Magazine Worthy" Unique Young For Expansion! Contemporary Style round Waterfront Home! 3 BRS, single family if desired, lots of curb appeal, Contemporary! Extraordinarily Bright & Lakefront Contemporary! Gourmet Raised Ranch! MAXimum Use of 3 Baths! Move In Condition ~ Fully great backyard, near playing field, only Kitchen, 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths, Incredible Renovated! 2 Rm Master Suite Open! Upscale! Spacious 2,392 SF ~ Full Space, 1530 SF, 3 BRs, 1.5 Baths! $165,000. 2nd Flr Private Master Suite w/Luxurious Master Loft BR Suite! Glass, Breathtaking (Never Used), Heated Walkout LL w/ Bath. $564,900 Views, Sandy Beach! $379,000! $425,000 Summer Kitchen! 2 Fireplaces $269,900 Sturbridge-Holland line-Wonderful contemporary colonial, locat- ed at end of a small cul de sac. Home has 3 Brs, 2 1/2 baths, includ- ing master suite, 1800+ sf. Beautiful kitchen and fireplaced family

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WEBSTER – Very Nice vinyl sided 2 OXFORD: 6 Rm, 2 BR, Townhouse BLACKSTONE: 10 Rm. Contemporary, CHARLTON: 9 Rm, 4 Br. Cape. HOLDEN: 8 Rm, 3 Br. Colonial.2 SOUTHBRIDGE: 8 Rm, 4 Br, 1.5 Ba. EDUCED fam. with 2 Br’s each fl. Fully applianced. Frplcd,LR formal DR w/sliders to deck over- R 2 full baths w/ceramic floor, Lg. pantry in Kitchen w/granite & ceramic floor, DR years young on almost 1 acre lot! Contemporary Colonial. Formal DR 1st fl. has new kit. w/center isle & break- kitchen, LR w/wood/coal stove, formal looking water. Finished lower level w/sliders w/hdwds, Frplcd LR, First fl master Br, Formal DR w /hdwds. large frplcd w/Hdwds, sunken LR w/vaulted ceilings, fast area & family room. Fenced yard. Off DR, 1st fl laundry, in-ground pool, 2+ Fin. family Rm. 3 Rm. accessory apt. to patio. $219,900 Call: 508-832-5831 family room w/vaulted ceilings, Master BR w/loft & Jacuzzi tub. st. parking. acres! above garage. $399,900 Call: 508-832-5831 $169,800 Call: 508-832-5831 $319,900 Call: 508-832-5831 $284,000 Call: 508-832-5831 $279,500 Call: 508-832-5831 *** Rentals *** $8000 TAX REFUND! Douglas- Waterfront- 2Br ...... $1500 1 ...... (Price Reduced) ATTENTION: Buyers! Leicester - House - 3 Br ...... $1700 ...... (Price Reduced) Close by November 30th to 506 Treasure Island Rd. • Webster N. Oxford - Condo - 4Rm, 2Br...... $795 Worcester - Apt - 7Rm, 3Br ...... $900 receive $8000 tax credit or 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, new carpet, fully SOUTHBRIDGE: New 5 Rm, 2 Br, Worcester - Apt - 5Rm, 2Br ...... $780 1600sf Duplex Townhouse. Granite, fully Charlton - House - 5Br ...... $2400 applianced just paint, decorate and move in. applianced kitchen, LR w/gas fireplace, Office Space $8000 down payment!! DR w/sliders to private deck, central air. Low condo fee! Auburn - 925 Sf Office Space *Call us for details! $255,000 $198,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Auburn - 525 Sf. Office Building ######################################################

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Charlton Waterfront • South Charlton Reservoir Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Broker- Broker Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek SUNDAY, September 27 • 11:00-1:00 Owner Hilli Doros Rivera 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Waterfront on South Charlton Now offering rental services $8,000 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Southbridge: FANTASTIC CUSTOM RANCH Sturbridge: Classy Custom Built One Reservoir. in quiet country location with over 2 acres! Southbridge: Custom Built One 3 bd 2 1/2 bath, hw, Level Home on Dead End Street! 7 Level Home! 6 rooms 3 bedrooms Over 2100sf of living area! 7 rooms 3 bed- rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths! 1700sf tile, family room, granite counters, 12-2 SUN. rooms 3 baths all on one level! Sunken liv- 12-2 SUN. 1 1/2 baths. 1825sf of living area! ingroom w/ beautiful front window, of living area! Wonderful kitchen Quality shines throughout! oak cabinets, oversized 2 car OPEN HOUSE Fireplace & shiny hardwood floors! AWE- OPEN HOUSE open to familyroom w/fireplace & Beautiful tiled kitchen. Hardwood SOME cherry kitchen open to familyroom deck. 2.03 acres-level land. Serene floors! Attached 2 car garage with w/fireplace plus enclosed back porch! walk thru to laundry room. Sun garage/ room above, boat dock, Attached 2 car garage! Great private yard, location, little traffic, lots of frontage so no close neighbors! Attached 2 Filled rooms! Level backyard set back from road! Close to Rt 84 & Mass w/deck and patio. $199,900. custom brick patios and stone pike. $259,900. 132 Breakneck Rd. car garage. 31 Hillside Dr. $259,900. walls. Panoramic view of lake from Southbridge: RELAX & COOL Southbridge: INVESTORS OR Southbridge - Magnificent rooms. Too much to list. OFF BY THE POOL! No worries BARGAIN HUNTERS! Well main- Historically Registered Greek Revival here. 8 rooms 4 bedrooms 1 1/2 tained 3 family! 5 rooms 3 bed- home with a special permit for busi- $499,000 Owner 774-633-0960 bath ANTIQUE COLONIAL situat- room 1.5 baths/ 5 rooms 2 bed- ness. Beautiful new applianced ed near Harrington Hospital! room 1 bath and 4 rooms 2 bed- kitchen, maple floors, office, deck SPECIAL OFFER $5,000 BACK AT CLOSING Brand new bath! First floor laun- rooms 1 bath. Owner occupied. with above ground pool. Master BR dry! Hardwood floors, sided, Fully rented. Replacement win- with deck. New furnace plus wood replacement windows. Not a short dows. Carport. All separate utili- stove. 4 garages. .68 acres of land. Directions: Bond Road to Daniels Road to Marcia Drive. Right on 27 Robert Blvd. sale or foreclosure! $169,900. ties. $169,900. IMPRESSIVE at $298,000.

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CALENDAR What makes BNI unique is that it allows ing to accept God's grace in solving our Charlton Baptist, 50 Hammond Hill Road. continued from page B2 only one person per profession to join a life problems. By working the steps and A closing program will be held in the chapter. Thus, once you’ve joined, there applying their Biblical principles, we evening on Friday, July 24. nearest you. is no conflict in passing referrals, and begin to grow spiritually. We become free The SonRock theme is centered on 1 none of your competitors can partici- from our addictive, compulsive, and dys- John 3:1, “How great is the love the Father STURBRIDGE — Business people and pate. However, if your competition joins functional behaviors. This freedom cre- has lavished on us, that we should be professionals may attend and learn more first, this opportunity is gone. ates a stronger personal relationship with called children of God!” Kids will learn about CBA, a four-year-old networking To RSVP, call 508-943-2400 or e-mail flyn- God and others. As we progress through about how their lives can be transformed group with a community focus in natty@gmail. the principles we discover our personal, by God’s great love for them. Sturbridge and surrounding towns. loving and forgiving Higher Power — Charlton Baptist’s free VBS program is Meetings also provide stimulating infor- STURBRIDGE — The Al-Anon group will Jesus Christ. open to children entering kindergarten in mation on economic topics affecting our meet at 7 p.m. at Sturbridge Federated Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, the fall (must have completed one year of region. Church, 8 Maple St. Al-Anon is an anony- from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist preschool) to the sixth grade. A communi- Meetings are held on the first and third mous program for people who have been Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road. ty service project program is also avail- Thursdays each month from 7 to 8:30 a.m. affected by a problem of alcoholism in a For more information, call Elaine at 508- able for seventh- and eighth- grade stu- at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old relative or friend. All are welcome to 248-7597 or visit charltonbaptist.org dents. Sturbridge Village. attend. Registration will be accepted at 8:30 FRIENDS INVITE PUBLIC For information, call 413-245-3483. a.m., Monday, July 20. To register early, TO MONTHLY MEETING STURBRIDGE — Want to become a better download a registration form at STURBRIDGE — Local Business People communicator and increase your self- CHARLTON _ The Friends of the www.charltonbaptist.org and mail it in. are encouraged to visit the local BNI confidence? The Village Toastmasters Charlton Public Library invites the public For more information, call Charlton Chapter, Business Visionaries, scheduled meets at 7 p.m. on the second, third and to attend its next monthly meeting at 6:30 Baptist at (508) 248-4488. every Tuesday from 7 - 8:30 a.m., at the fourth Thursday of the month at the p.m. T in the children’s story room on the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Southbridge Savings Bank on Route 20. lower level of the library. SOUTHBRIDGE — Step up to the plate Village. BNI is a business and profes- Guests are always welcome. New members, current members and at mini-Fenway Park and hit a home run sional networking organization whose For more information, go to village.free- non-members are always welcome. for a local girl batting cancer in the primary purpose is to exchange qualified toasthost.com or www.toastmasters.org, We will continue our discussions of new process. business referrals. call Dennis at 508-347-9343 or email events and programs. Our The fifth annual Aislen Cipro Wiffle [email protected] photography/calendar contest is under- Ball Tournament will be held Sunday, way and we anticipate another tremen- Aug. 9 at Edgar McCann Field on Henry PESKY INSECTS Harrington offers Alzheimer’s support dous response. We will be launching our Street in Southbridge. The tournament, grouP- The Alzheimer’s Caregiver supermarket receipts program in the near sponsored by the Southbridge Little Support Group meets on the first Tuesday future and will release our first quarterly League, will benefit Aislen and her family. BUGGING of every month from 7- 8:30 p.m. in newsletter later this winter. Aislen is battling neuroblastoma, a can- Conference Room I at Harrington As always, meeting attendees are invit- cer of the sympathetic nervous system. Memorial Hospital. All caregivers of per- ed to enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee, tea or She has been battling the disease for most sons dealing with memory loss and family hot chocolate, courtesy of the Friends. of her life. members are invited. Light refreshments will also be available. This year's tournament will take place YOU? For information, contact Roger For more information about the meeting at Edgar McCann Field so as to take Lamontagne, LICSW BCD at 508-764-2423. or the Friends group, please call the advantage of the league's new press box library at 508-248-0452 or contact Phyllis and concession stand, while also offering CELEBRATE RECOVERY FIND A PEST Hanlon at 508-248-5161 or numerous locations for Wiffle Ball fields. EXPERT ON OUR CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist [email protected] Teams of kids and adults have enjoyed Church's Celebrate Recovery celebrated the tournament over the last few years, God's healing power in our lives through CHARLTON — Kids have a free trip to a making it a fun time for all. 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White Crib Electric 1 Wheel Includes Michelin 3 Years Old. Prices are negotiable. Fit In 1999 Plymouth Minivan Highway Plow Antique Bedroom Set Bed Frame Is Too Big (508)864-1092 Mattress Included $300 Wheelchair XM+S Alpin Radial Excellent Condition Early 50’s, 6-Piece, Good For Sale (195-65-15) In Near-New With Blade For Our Bedroom 508-885-2866 $70 Each Condition. Asking $250 OBO Chickering $500 Each Condition. Or Both For $100 Set up for backhoe or truck $500 OBO (508)987-3143 $165 For All $550 508-234-8731 Spinet Piano Dental Chair 774-230-8816 2 IBM Selectric Pink Depression Glass Electric operates well, Would Electrical Material Typewriters Heavy Duty Hobart Fancy Pieces And Sets Beauty Salon Baby Grand & be great for tattoo parlor, etc. With Many Elements & Meat Grinder Industrial, Commercial, (2)Sofas 508-943-0652 3 to choose from. $50 each. Residential Ribbons. With Large Bowl & Equipment Bench Call (508)987-3143 $150 & $200 $75 Each OBO Attachments 2 back to back, free floating $700. 1993 Chevrolet Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Antique Red Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Or Best Offer 508-885-3136 $225 styling stations, $200 each Camaro; 21,270 miles, all 508-278-2729 Vermont Casting or best offer. original, $5000. Breakers, Meters, 860-888-5207 Used 15” Monitor Designer Punches, Pipe-Benders. 508-282-9997 $15 Gas Heater Call Suzanne Call (508)765-9316 leave (508)886-6494 message Wedding New Recessed Troffer (4) Suzuki King 2 Pianos Call (508)461-9097 Excellent Condition. Flourescent 3-Tube Quad Stock Tires Both in excellent condition 9 Pc. Dining Asking Price $1700 Bicycle Christmas Dress T-8 277V Fixtures and tuned, Price includes Call 508-867-5677 Men’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm Sports Card Enclosed Brand New $150 move to 1st floor location in Room Set Or Office 508-755-0972 $1700 Never Worn! $56 Each Yamaha V-Star 1100 Worcester County. Please All Items High Quality Antique Stool Wedding Gown Specials Christina Wu Strapless Call 5pm-8:30pm Studded Seat & Pillion Pad call 508-885-3705 Like New $1600 Baseball/Football Gown with train. Size 8. 508-867-6546 Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, Purchased at Kleinfelds $200 Paid $2372 A Year Ago & Lavatory Used. $150 Basketball/Hockey 200+ Music CD’s Email For Photos Porcelain Handles. Racing/Boxing NYC. Elegant beading Electronics FitnessQuest Edge $8.00 each or 10 for $75. No [email protected] All In Excellent Condition with organza & silk/satin (2)Glass Doors For Kitchen 508-943-2007 Rookies/Stars/Sets/Singles material. $700. Huge Speakers Crosstrainer rap. Email your want list: 508-868-5044 Cabinet Used Only A Few Times [email protected] 508-892-5456 All Cards 75% Off Book! Call (508)949-2528 Paid $500 Each Asking $250 Craftsman Miter Box with CASH ONLY! 2 Solid Wood Doors Brand New Bunk Including Vintage Cards Like Asking $300 For Pair back saw. This is not cheap 6’8”x32” Mantle/Williams/Etc. Bose 3-2-1 System Sears Craftsman (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights Beds and 2 508-864-9223 Gas-Powered Edger plastic. $65.00. Motorized Dinette Set Paid $1000 Call (508)943-7215 3 Wood Frame Solid Dressers Seating For Four w/Glass $75 Glass Door Clawfoot Tub Asking $500 Wheelchair Beautiful wood frame Top And Three Bar Stools. Sony Surround-Sound 508-892-1550 24” Gas Stove Pronto Sure-Step M91 24”x50” includes mattresses, pillows, $400 $200 (6) HEPA Filters $50 Motorized, With Footrest, 30-Gallon Electric ladder (never used). $2000 508-867-9566 Call Matt at System 36” Electric Range Holds 300-400lbs. Hot-Water Heater or best offer. 508-943-6771 $250 1/3HP, 120V Holds Oxygen Tanks. LP Gas Wall heater Call (508)987-1594, leave 2x4 Area Output $50 Colonial Wood Set Of 4 Speakers Incl. 2 Brand New Batteries 712-299-5239 message will return call. $300 Floor Or Wall-Mount Refrigerator Asking $1650 firm Hutch and Base Dirt Bike Great For Woodworking $50 Antique Victorian Brand New Honey pine finish. Asking, 2003 RM65 Suzuki Call 508-949-7040 Area. Antique 1860’s Great condition, asking Lawn Sweeper 8pc. Black Marble Front load washer & dryer $350. Cost New $1000 Antique Chezck crystal $1200. Sell For $150 Each $100 OBO Oak Table Fireplace set. $1200. Call (774)696-3360 eMachines With 5 Legs Call (774)364-0367 set, valued at over $1800. (2) Commercial Mantle Surround Hand cut, very ornate. Desktop PC Call 5pm-8:30pm Showcases With ‘Engraved’ Design DISHWASHER 508-867-6546 & 2 Matching Chairs Good Condition Brand-New Appraised. Will sell for $900. With 20” Samsung 6’Wx2’D, 82” High $500 Best Offer For Both Automatic Scrubbing Glass and brass dinette Hot Point Dishwasher $100 $300 LCD Monitor 1 Passive Power-Head set Perfect for 1st ALSO: 140GB Hard Drive, 1GB 4’Wx2’D, 82” High 774-318-1024 Leave Message 860-923-2987 $500 apartment. $50. Brand New Casio RAM. CD/DVD Burner, Subwoofer $250 Potvin Gold Call (508)943-6367 Keyboard LH100 Digital Media Card “Home” $50 Both For $500 APARTMENT Reconditioned Prop Digital Screen Prompts, Reader (4 Slots). 19” Pitch, Fits Keys Light Up With Voice Running Vista Smoothly! Chevy Prizm Wanted 413-245-1241 LIQUIDATION Merc Cruisers Complete Prompts. Lots Of Stored Asking $500 For Any Year. Must Have Very Everything Must Go! $85 Bedroom Set Music Inside! The Combo! Low Miles. 27’ Above Brass Headboard & Paid $199 On Sale 774-232-6617 Will Consider A Civic Furniture 508-826-2029 Footboard With Rails. Twin Sell $100 508-764-1439 Ground Pool SILVER COINS Men’s Clothing Brilliion Grass Sized, Includes White Email: ENTIRE CONTENTS 12 Outboards Top Of The Line Quality WANTED 3-Drawer Dresser. [email protected] (Ester Williams) Pictures Seeder Asking $200 For Pictures Or Call Marty OF 2 STORAGE 3HP to 35HP Includes Brand New Liner, Paying AT LEAST Model Sl8 Johnson, Evinrude, 9 Times Face Value Many Miscellaneous 1940’s Headboard & (Dayville, CT, 06241, UNITS Large Deck, Stairs, Filter, 8-Foot Wide, Like New Near MA & RI Line) & Mercury. Pump, And All The For Pre-1965 Silver Coins Items Footboard Must Go! Condition. Always 860-779-2611 Moving Out Of State. All Tuned Up, Checked Out, Accesories. Stored Inside. Veneer Wood With Spring & And Ready To Go. Robert L Potvin No Reasonable Rails. Includes Nightstand, Come Find Your Treasures, Over $10,000 New Route 9, W. Brookfield $4,900 OBO Disney Area Stay $250-$650 BEST OFFER Offer Refused Rugged Post. Full-Sized Large & Small 508-885-6657 508-344-0195 508-764-8330 Asking $200 7 Days, 6 Nights Call For Appointment 508-867-3360 508-949-6425 2 Adult Disney Tickets 774-232-0064 16-Year Old (cell) 774-452-1228 Camcorder 774-318-1024 Paid $750 35mm Minolta Athena Stereo $140 Sell For $249 Estate Furs Double Pane Complete Master Good For One Year Windows Maxxum 5000 Air Conditioner Speakers Audio Equipment 508-301-0266 1 long, Grey, Persian lamb General Electric $60 Bedroom Furniture coat. Size small w/matching With Screens: Camera 3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent hat. In excellent condition, (4) 22.75”W/40”H 24,000 BTU, Window Mount, quality, fantastic sound. 2 Electric Guitar Includes California Double Window AF50 Lens & AF70-210 Lens, 230 Volts. Used One $500/BO. 1 long Black (10) 22.75”W/48”H Flash & Case. speakers. Asking $380 $95 King-Sized Waterbed Frame, New, Vetter High Pro 4 Persian Lamb. Size large. In (9) 22.75”W/56”H Summer. With Remote for pair. Amp $60 Large Armoire, Large With Screens. $150 Control good condition, but worn. Call (508)341-4659 Receiver $120 Dresser With Mirror, Measures 76”Long $300/BO. With Crank Opening 508-278-6123 $400 Canon Film Camera $45 (2) Large End Tables. Sturdy (1) 40.75”W/41”H Call Bob Or Joyce Cherry In Excellent 61”High (508)987-8483 Authentic DVD Player $25 $650 OBO 508-885-2400 GPS $95 Condition. (2) 34.75”W/48”H $2000 OBO Everything Must Asking $50 OBO Per Set 3HP Horizontal Revolutionary Computer $150 Marine Hemi 774-262-8929 Shaft Motor Air Conditioners War Historic DJ Equipment Piggy-Back Washer/ Engine Go!! Runs $25 General Electric 10,000 BTU Dryer Combo Portable Dishwasher Window Mount Air Autographs Dale Earnhardt Sr. 1959 With Latham Blower 1960’s Desk Magazines Kenmore, Excellent with butcher block top, $250. Cargo Carrier Conditioner, $150. Genuine Original Signature And Four Carburetors Farmers table with 5 chairs, And Chair Autographs Of Condition, All Brochures. $8000 OBO For 2-Inch Receiver Samsung 5,000 BTU 860-963-7087 $600 OBO $200. Oak cabinets, various $35 New $40 American Icons. sizes, six pieces, $400. Window Mount Air George Washington $3000 (3) Original Factory Call 508-259-8805 508-735-9493 Conditioner, $75.00 Car Seat Call (508)328-3438 8HP Briggs & Stratton Benjamin Franklin $3000 $20 Hubcaps 1970 429ci Motor Call Jeff at Thomas Jefferson $1500 For 2005 Hyundai Sonata Dresses Exercise New Short Block, (802)380-0844 All Have Certificates Of Boy’s (3-4 yr) Bike $35 Each Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All $35 “Tj” Engine Runs $150 Authenticity Call Alan At brand new. Equipment 390HP, Runs Strong, 508-248-6783 508-476-1068 774-272-2459 508-509-5407 Call (508)981-6762 Weider weight bench, w/C-6 Tran. & HD Drivetrain. All French Country preacher curl and leg $2500 OBO Ethan Allen Backup Powerpack Case Tractor Dryer extension with Olympic bar. Call Anytime For Computer, $100 1948 VAC With Computer Amana Heavy-Duty. 295lbs of weight, $250. 50lb 508-873-1437 4-Piece Wicker Furniture Antique Stainless-Steel Sickle-Bar Mower. Compaq FS7600 Excellent Condition. punching bag, $50. Curl bar, Patio Set Variety Of Tables Asking $1650 OBO Lexmark Printer/Copier/Fax $100 85lbs or weight, $40. $60 Butler Milkcan Defiant Wood $25 Lexmark Printer 860-774-3365 [email protected] End Tables International Harvester All For $550 OBO or 508-637-1046 Stove 55-Gallon Fish Tank Nested Tables Antique Singer Sewing With Metal Stand & Cover. Two-Row Corn Planter Early 1900’s Takes Up To 24” Log Machine Trailer-Type, With Computer Desk (Corner) Farm Equipment $250 OBO 30-Gallon Fish Tank Leave Message $50 Hydraulic Lift. $195 OBO Colonial-Style (2) Large Filters 508-208-8401 Harrow Call Anytime 508-461-9097 $800 OBO Office Chair (Cully) Porch Posts 508-885-3694 (1) Medium Filter Can schedule viewing $65 Deere 5-Foot, 3-Point in Oxford. 860-974-9811 8 Posts, 9 Matching Railings $400 ALL For $80 Beach Cruiser Entertainment Center With Spindles Attached. 1974 Suzuki TC100 Cultivator Toolbar Cedar Chest & 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood (4) Antique Wood 1000 Original Miles, Always 860-974-1841 Amana 100 Bicycles $300 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Garaged. Hasn’t Been Used NEW! Red, Blue, Rocker & Coal Stoves 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point In 4 Years! Microwave Green, Orange. Multi-Colored Cushioned Numerous Dog Glenwood & Magee Brand $350 6 Shaper Bits New Condition Balloon Tires. Breed Books $1000 Top, Cherry Wood Cedar For More Information Lime Spreader Never used w/factory $150 $195 Each (Hope) Chest and Matching 508-867-9734 508-885-3136 coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT 508-476-1935 413-967-8169 Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. 860-888-5207 508-764-8330 Rocker. Both In Excellent $150 FOR HAND ROUTER. Condition. Fine Art 8-Inch/10-Inch $185.00 Beautiful Asking Coolant System 860-974-7099 Cedar Chest $300 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase Signed in the plate Tarkay Delta Lathe Amana Air Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo Porcelain Plates Reproducer Furniture Rocker $200 6-Gallon Flood-Type HONDA All With Children’s Pictures Call 508-756-2607 $175 OBO Chapeau. Professionally Fits 12" & 14" Delta Conditioner Entertainment Center framed 36 1/2"x37". GENERATOR By Well-Known Artist. Lathes $450 18,000 btu only used 4 $200/BRO, like new. 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type With Certificates & Numbers, Corner TV Cabinet Comes with Park West 3000 Watts Backpack summers, 2 heavy for me to Redecorating and need Coolant System gallery Certificate & #EU3000ISA Still In Original Boxes. lift. $400 new, sell for $200. space. Store-new $100 $175 OBO If Interested, Call Never Used Appraisal. Can e-mail pic Like New, Super Quiet. $100 Ask for Pat, condition, MUST SEE! Call 508-943-3711 $300 OBO $1650 508-347-3238 (508)832-3684 Call 5pm-8:30pm Will Discuss Prices Call (508)943-7215 (508)885-5542 After 6pm 508-867-6546 (508) 867-2250 Mike 860-935-0072 SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 3

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Farmer’s Hutch John Deere 3235A Like New! MOST ITEMS Oak Bedroom Set Pride Brand Snowblower $200 Fairway Mower Large Two-Level Light Queen bed and mattress, Combination Snapper 8HP 26” $500 The Like-New 3-Year-Old Lopi $5900 OBO Oak Coffee Table HALF ORIGINAL hutch, nightstand and Lift Recliner Washer $125 dresser with mirror. All in Maytag, Heavy Duty $100 Pellet Stove & John Deere 2243 PRICE! excellent condition. Mattress Wine Color, Book Bear Ash Vacuum Greens Mower Good Condition Arien Tractor brand new. $1300 or BO. Only Used 3 Times Dryer Books! Books! Books! $1400 $5900 OBO 8’ x 11’ Karastan Mahogany TV and Cost $850 Whirlpool, Electric $100 Arc Welder $700 OBO We have 100,000 lively Call 508-943-3711 John Deere 220A Oriental Rug Video Stand Entertainment Center old books at After 6pm Walk-Behind Greens Mower New Fringe & Wood-Burning Stove $50. Shower Seat/Stool For Tub Solid Oak $100 THE BOOK BEAR $1995 OBO $25 Professionally Cleaned Fishing Equipment Brand New Queen-Sized Bed Fish Tanks 508-764-8330 $350 Entertainment Center Gazelle Exercise Equipment Solid Oak $200 Archery Equipment Good Condition 125 & 75 Gallon Black chrome and glass Triple Dresser w/Mirror Complete Setups, Including John Deere Call Rich $150 OBO 508-826-2029 Machinist Tools asking $500 or BO. $150 Wood Cabinet Stands, Call (860)377-7549 or Back Massage Chair Pad Canister Filters For Salt Or Snowthrower Auto Tools Sterns & Foster Mattress For LX And GT Series (860)928-1135 Good Condition Fresh Water, Heaters, Living Room Antenna Tower $50 New $400 Lawn & Garden Tractors. We have books for the Pumps, Lights & Extras. 860-774-0794 Computer Desk $100 $600 & $500 FIRM 42 Inch, Furniture 35mm Camera Oak Computer scholar, collector and Best Offer For: 860-481-5570 Shop Smith general reader. Call 508-949-7040 Used Once(Honest!) Armoire w/Accessories $500 Located on Route 9 in West FlexSteel Couch, 146 VHS Disney Includes Chains, Weights, $150 Joiner/Planer $75 Brookfield, halfway between Flat Belt And Operator’s Manual Chair & Ottoman. Movies Prom Dress Sale Amherst & Worcester. PTO Pulley $1500 La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. 508-885-5189 Trumpet $100 Current Gowns-Daughter is LCD Monitor 17” $75 Open 7 days a week, Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally 10am-6pm $80 774-745-0242 All Items High Quality, Electric/Acoustic Guitar Maple Dresser Vinci Brand $100 priced from $200-$300. Two w/Hutch $50 Each We Also Buy Aluminum Cross Email For Pictures Or Like New. MOTORS Some shoes and jewelry. For Church, Cross Arm 6’, Questions Email For Photos 508-864-7159 Cash only. Call 774-262-3336 BOOK COLLECTIONS, [email protected] [email protected] 1/2HP 230/460V Leave Message LIBRARIES & 10’ High, 10” Surface, 7” 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Oak Round Call (508)832-9981 Deep. Can Be Lighted. 401-316-4793 $45 ESTATES! $150 Kenmore Pub Table Pub/Bar Set Snowplow Washer & Dryer 5HP, 230/460V Heavy-Duty 8-Foot Fisher CALL FOR INFO. Call 5pm-8:30pm Living Room Set 48” Round, With 18” Leaf. Mahogany Braided Edge Like New 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 36” High. Pull-Out Drawer Snowplow Assembly 508-867-8705 508-867-6546 90” Sofa $150 Table With Center Wine or call Toll Free $100 Each Love Seat Underneath Table. Rack. Includes Two Includes Hydraulic Pump & 5HP, 230/460V 6 Months Old. Controls. Also, Frame For 877-809-2665 FOLDING Call Phil Oriental Rug Barstool Chairs, Chevy Silverado. (Machine-Made) 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC $200 Beautifully Designed, CREEPER 508-234-3348 $150 508-234-3652 Asking $500 OBO 2 Matching End-Tables Fabric Still Covered In Call 860-974-3098 Thomasville For automotive purpose - sit Kennedy 1/2HP 208/230/460V Old Oak Rolltop Plastic, Brand New. or laying position. $10.00 Take The Whole Set For Large Overhead Door-Opener Cherry 413-262-9990 Machinist Toolbox $1000 Or Best Offer Asking $400 Solid Marble $130 Desk Please Call Bedroom Set 20 Inch, 7-Drawer, Several Great Original Condition! Cocktail Table Micrometers, Indicators, Etc. 508-867-9650 4 Motor Speed Controls 508-987-2798 Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Garage Heater 54” Long, 30” Wide Grey with vine detailing, Nightstand, Headboard & Hitachi J100, 400/460V pointed oval shape. Originally 2Mark Brand, Kenmore Top-Load Living Room Sofa Best Offer $600 Real Ranch Footboard. With Queen Thermostatically Controlled. Washer & Chair 860-774-4019 $1200, selling for $250 Mattress & Boxspring w/Hanging Brackets. Good Condition Call 5pm-8:30pm Mink Jacket (508)943-7360 Included. Paid Over $600 2 1/2 Years Old Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime 508-867-6546 Old-Time Trunk Very Good Condition Very Good Condition! Best Offer! Only Used 3x/Week Frame, Excellent Quality. Good Condition $800 or best offer Solid Oak Queen Seldom Used. Floral Pattern, Country 508-885-3136 $100 CASH OBO Moving Must Sell Needs Straps $750 Steals It! Styling. Best Offer 508-943-2444 Bedroom Set Call 508-949-7040 860-888-5207 Afternoons & Evenings Garden Leisure 6 Seater $750. Lighted round curio 860-974-1912 Solid Wood Coffee Hot Tub with lounger, 508-234-2712 & End Table Refinished Chairs end table, $50. Iron twin bed, Girls Clothing $3800/BO. Outdoor Garden Natural Or Painted Finish, $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, TOOL SHEDS Kia Rio Or Hyundai Over $3500 New Weider Pro 9940 dual weight Some Decorated. Singles To $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each Made of Texture 1-11 & Shoes $800 Steals It! bench, $150. Fountain Toddler Sizes Through 10/12 Accent Wanted Sets Of Six. Call (508)867-9222 Call 508-949-7040 Very Large, Gorgeous, 8x8 $625 Shoe Sizes 1-3 One With Very Low Mileage Trampoline, $75. 3 Tiers, Excellent Condition Very Reasonable! Sony 50” XBR 8x10 $800 Gently Used & Brand New Auto, Air. ‘06-’08. Brand new computer Must Be Seen! 508-764-4493 Will Pay Your Price LK Stainless 8x12 $875 Many Styles & Brands armoire, $450. Originally $1500 Projection TV 8x16 $1175 To Choose From. For The Right One Steel Sink Asking $650 Rolex Watch $1100 or best offer. 508-764-1439 Please call Delivered And Call 508-943-2007 For Appt. Model #CCR2522-4 (508)404-5470 508-867-3900 Stainless Steel Perpetual Lane 2 piece sectional Kirby GL2000 Brand New, In Box. Pearl Face, Original Box. with recliner, $1000 or Built On-Site Glass-Top 36” “Celebrity Classic”. Panasonic Excellent, Near-Mint best offer. Other Sizes Available Vacuum Cleaner New $400 Moving Condition Octagonal Table Color TV $1200 FIRM Queen size bed Call 413-324-1117 $50 w/Accessories. Hardly Used. Asking $125 Must Sell! CT-36SX12F with cherry wood $275 508-832-9877 (Appraised Much Higher) 36” HDS Flat Screen With CASH Only frame, $700. Toro Commercial Oak Queen Post Ethan Allen Call (508)347-2764 Headboard/Footboard Golf Clubs Llama Wool New Mahogany Remote & Operating Call 508-949-7040 Lawnmower $50 Mens/Womens Dining Room Instructions. Speedaire Air Pro-Line Series, With 44” Complete Set With Bag $475 Gas 32” Fireplaces For Sale Large Crystal Chandelier Call 508-943-1206 Rototiller Deck And Trac Vac $50 each $75 Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric Compressors Unfinished 11x14 Oriental Wool Rug After 7pm Collection System. Freezer (17cu.ft.) $200 Campbell 100 PSI Call For More Information Start. Newly Serviced, 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan Great For Picking Up 5’x8’ Oriental Rug $30 Compressor 508-335-8239 Painted Bureau Park Model RV 7HP Engine. Generators 5k W. Scale 1k Grass Clippings And Oak TV Cabinet $40 2 Olive-Green Swivel $550 lbs. Best offer on all listings. $65 508-234-6096 Call (508)347-1223 Leaves. 508-347-5782 Machinist Tools Rocker Chairs 2002, 12x40 $3000 Dorm TV w/DVD $75 Tool chest, also other odds Pilates Machines (like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be Rough Sawn 5x5x8 Ft. Spinet Piano and 508-832-7414 Grooming Dorm Microwave $30 and ends. Queen Brass Bed Call (508)234-8034 used for a full 6 months (15 Pine Timbers Bench Equipment Falcon Fishing Rods Best Offer Accepted April-15 October every year) Air Dried, Two Years. Toshiba Lot paid for until 2097. $800. Country Blue plaid 1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer Brand New $100 Mags With Tires For All $8.00 Each loveseat and chair. $450. 36 Inch TV 1 Romani Clipper Vac $48,000 Okuma Fishing Rods For E-Z-Go Golfcart 508-867-6730 (2)25 Ft. & (2)18 Foot Wilson ladies clubs, bag, Used Very Little. (B&B Model) Call Don (508)344-9499 cart, $200. All excellent Plays Like New! Brand New $75 Parking Lot Light Posts 1 42 Inch Hydraulic Plow For John Deere w/Double Lamps condition. Will consider MUST SELL! Grooming Table Wood Fishing Rod Rack Garden Tractor NASCAR Penn 6 wt. Flyrod New $1500 reasonable offers. Cost $895 1 Hydro Surge Bather 12 Rods - $40 New Condition Call (508)867-8532 Sell For $399 Truck Liner For 6’ Bed Die-Cast Models 508-764-8330 Asking $2500 For All Call 508-278-6419 Call 508-885-9754 508-987-2419 Assorted Okuma Reels They’re Back! Spinnet Piano $50-$100 Rug (7’x10’) $5 And Up! Samsung 61” w/Seashell Border Piano Boy’s BMX Bike $20 Saddles (Steinert) Gym Equipment 508-987-1504 HDTV-DLP TV $1000. Sunfish sailboat Marc X Platinum $100 Each Baldwin Spinnet with stand for sale for $1500. Trees for 508-390-3717 Light brown color. Bought at w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind 3100 Bench Mahogany Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Call (508)733-5047 for 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & In Excellent Condition Steinerts. Good condition, Sale Kitchen Table & 6 Oak Kitchen Chairs $700. appointment. sail (new), $500. Dresser set, $125 OBO Bedroom Set $200. Player piano w/rolls, Evergreen Trees, Colorado Chairs Bed, Dresser With Mirror, $15 Each Call (508)885-4320 Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Call 860-933-6713 10 For $125 Santa Barbara $600. Lexmark Sturdy, Real Wood, Tile-Top Chest On Chest, Night Table. printer, $50. Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Gymnastic Mats $200 $1500 Negotiable Blessings Farm Piano Spa/Hot-Tub Call Karen (508)885-3192 Excellent Privacy 50 H Foote Road Baldwin Spinnet With 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright Border/Ornamental Gymnastic Mats 4’x8’x2” Buffet w/Mirrored Mahogany Cedar Chest Charlton All 10 trees for $85. $600 Negotiable Bench. Good Condition. Therapy Lounge, Neck & Stainless Steel $100 Each Hutch 508-248-1411 Foot Massage, 2 Additional Call 508-278-5762 $200 $950 Bird Cage Landing Pad 6’x12’x8” 508-234-2897 Therapy Seats Plus Evenings $200 Cooldown Area. (17inx17inx36in) $50. Leave (2) Bookcases New Bunkbeds Sauna message for “Doc” $100 For Both Memory Foam Waterfall/Volcano, Lights Rock Wall Panels Paid $900 Finnleo, Portable, Comes (Different Colors). Starry (860)974-9973 4’x6’ $200 Each Desk w/Matching 2-Drawer Authentic Asking $500 In 2 Pieces. Perfect Night Blue With Red Unique Bar Filing Cabinet Just Purchased In March! For Two. Assembles Maintenance Free Vinyl Steam Radiator Solid Oak with lighted $100 Therapeutic Reasonable Offers Includes Mattresses In Minutes. Simply Cabinet. One Year Old Covers stained glass canopy, brass Considered Call 508-949-7040 NASA Mattress 774-200-1561 Plugs Into Standard Paid $8000 New top and foot rail, 2 chairs, Leave Message For Jennifer Asking $6000 43” long x 40” high x 13” 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. Queen, $399. Brand new in Household Outlet. deep, 37”x40”x13” and $1200 or BO. 508-397-6426 Lace Wedding plastic full warranty. New Snap-On $500 Will Deliver Call (508)864-8578 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Call (508)450-5836 Gown Call Tom (978)597-3033 Harley Davidson 508-347-5725 good condition. Over $1000 Hand-Beaded Full-Length, Size 12. Collectors Edition if new. All three for $400 Upright Imperial $200 Men’s Bicycle Satin Wedding Wedding Gown Toolbox Piano Call (508)832-5546 Commercial Plus Size (18-20), Cathedral Brown Italian Giant 6061 Gown Train, Plus Bustle & 23” Frame, 24 Gears, Black and chrome with By Baldwin From David’s Bridal Stereo System Freezer Tiara-Style Headdress & Leather Jacket Shimano 105 Derailer. Harley logos & flames. 5, H x With Bench Worn Only Few Hours. Onkyo Components With Excellent Condition Veil. Museum-Quality Medium, $200 Black & Gold, Ridden 3, W 12 drawers. Must be Excellent Condition Like New! Bose Acoustimas Speakers $100 seen. $4000 firm. $500 OBO Preservation. All Excellent Condition Only 4 Times. Size 12/14, Sleeveless With $350 413-245-3429 $600 OBO 508-757-7796 Original Cost $800 Contact Dale 508-943-6654 Lovely Inset Of Rum Pink. Call (508)943-0089 508-987-3781 Noon-6pm Asking $350 (508)943-8692 after 6pm. Matching Veil & Train. Used Restaurant 508-764-9309 Piano Gorgeous! Stereo With High-Low Electric LADIES New Woodmaster Maghogany, Werlitzer Matching Shoes & Purse. Speakers Equipment Men’s Burberry Spinnet, With Bench. Good $125 10-50% Off Our Hospital Bed DRESSER Planer/Molder 508-885-4580 $50 Condition. Call 508-278-7958 Purchase Price Like New! Large, With Mirror Prorsum With 18” Drum Sander $800 With Scoop Mattress & 2 Armoires Trenchcoat Attachment. 5HP Motor. Refrigeration Includes Training Books Schwinn Table Saw 6 Burner Stove $500 OBO $1700 For All Size ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Weighs 420lbs. 508-987-8885 413-245-6182 10-Inch With Steel Stand Convection Oven (Negotiable) Worn, But Good Condition. Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Call After 5pm Electric Scooter $100 Needs new battery, $60. Band Saw Bar Top & Barstools HO Scale Train Handmade Fox Vacuum With All Freezers 860-974-9946 Attachments, Hooks Up (508)764-6560 With Steel Stand Comes With Engines, Cars, Lead Chandelier Pipe Threader Sinks Contemporary Style To All Three. Toledo 999, Floor Model, Made By Delta Buildings And Accessories. Great For Any Workshop 508-347-5503 Lots Of Time & Money Put $150 (Negotiable) Men’s Skis Mint Condition. On Wheels. Sears Dynastar Skis & Boots, $100 Hardly Used! Into It! Pictures Available. 508-892-1107 Books/Manuals Included Snow-Thrower New Cost $1500-$2000 Used Tractor Tires Email: Size 10 Asking $3500 OBO Angle Iron Cutter For 42 Inch [email protected] $135 Selling For $600 Size: 18-4-28 6-Ply Rating Ladies’ Genuine Shelving For Sears’ Lawn Tractors, For Both Appx. 1 1/4 “ Tread Left Or 774-402-1274 508-832-3118 Call John 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Never Been Used! Black Shearling 508-949-1051 Call 508-949-7040 Asking $200 Sheepskin $100 Still In Box. 508-335-8239 Hot Tub Microwave Snowblower Includes Weights, Chains Teacher ‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, Fur Coat $30. Large capacity air NFL Autographed & Tractor Cab. Dealers VHS Tapes & Cabinet conditioner, $100. Ladies 49.5” Wide, For PTO with all options. Waterfall, Medium. Like New. Worn Helmet Collection $200 $450 OBO Senior/Daycare Centers $250 size 6 Harley boots, $50. 508-885-6851 Will Sell VHS Tapes aroma-therapy, lighting, with One Or Twice. Length 30” Five Ridell Team Helmets Call 5pm-8:30pm cover, full warranty. Brand (Collar To Hem), Shoulders Men’s leather jacket, small, Do You Need Separately If Wanted $75. Bread maker, $15. Signed By MVP Icon 508-867-6546 new in wrapper. Cost $7000, 19”, Sleeves 25”, Quarterback Tom Brady, Small Club Chair Craft Supplies? sell for $3800. Bust 40-42” Toaster oven, $15. Fold-up Pink Fabric & Light Wood Dark Shadows VHS Tapes rocker, $100. Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Over Five Years Of Seasonal Call (860)244-9544 $250 OBO Joe Namath, And Peyton Portable Garage $45 Some Original, Call (774)745-0153 Craft Supplies. Some Recorded 508-885-8940 Manning. All Have COA’s By Shelter Logic Small Black Rocker Too Numerous To List! Leave Message $3000 OBO Purchased Oct ‘09. (45 Volumes) HP Scanner $35 Serious Buyers Only $50 $50 Miscellaneous 508-476-1068 20’Dx30’Wx16’H Asking $550 OBO Landscape Items Paid $3800 B.O. For All 508-885-5560 413-262-9990 Also: Asking $3000 508-278-2729 Custom Made Moses Equipment Nordic Trac Maytag Wall-Mount Brunarhans 12-Gun 508-282-9997 Vintage Baskets. Trailer Microwave Oven Walk Fit Skier/Rower $995 OBO $125 Hutch-Style Gun Cabinet Coin-Operated (508)765-7322 Works Fine. $50 $500 Snapper Jane Fonda Non-Motorized Vintage Cameras Jukeboxes Aluminum Folding Head Skis, Treadmill Dry Bar With 2 Stools Roto-Tiller Husqvarna Garden Staging/Scaffolding Complete and Working Bindings & Poles $125 All Oak IR5003, Used Twice And Movie Camera With 100 Tractor 2 Sections w/Platforms, Never Used! $500 Paid $1295 On Wheels, w/Steps $150 Technalon Car Cover With Projectors 45 RPM Selections 54 Inch Mowing Deck. $950 Vintage Radios Includes Bagger System. 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H Fits Car 16’-17’6” Jukebox Prices range from Kawasaki 25HP Engine. $950 OBO Sony Viao Computer $60 With Over 500 45’s! TracVac 100’s Of LP Records $675 to $2900 $150 4 Years Old. Runs Great! Call 5pm-8:30pm 508-885-9992 $600 Model 385-IC/385LH Over 50-Year Old RC $2800 Used Once. Allen Adding Machine Also Available 508-867-6546 Pioneer & Technics Scuba Gear Assorted Coin-Operated 774-200-0395 Stereo Components Oak 24” Paid $1300 Photo Security System, Best Offer Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, $1100 complete with all Cocktail Video Games Captain’s Back Regulator With Octopus, Etc. necessary items including and Vintage Pinball Jaffrey Cider Press Lexmark Printer Call 508-949-7040 $300 Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Oak & Cast Iron. $50 OBO Stool & Vac Pro plastic holders And Much More! Excellent Condition. New! 8 American $50 860-779-6171 Models 72085, 72285, Video security system $350 TV Stand 72295 complete with two videos 508-335-1973 Please Call After 6pm Walnut Craftsman Tempered Glass Pratt & Whitney Used Twice and two cameras and all For Appointment 508-476-2482 $25 Replacement Cocktail Table Flat-Belt Driven Paid $2772 necessary cables. 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For Appointment $400 (508)248-3005 508-892-1679 for Justin 508-987-1104 Ask For Ron Call (508)234-7930 Located In Webster 860-974-9946 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 23, 2009

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Saturday, 9/26 Laughlin Kennel 8am-2pm $5200 OBO Red Oak Starting Soon Training $275 CASH ONLY With Trailer Call 508-987-7161 508-341-9282 SEASONED FIREWOOD Basic-Advanced Tag Sale 1978 22 Ft Searay 265 FUEL/WOOD Beginner Agility Group or private Full Cord Starting Soon Women’s Salvatore Saturday, September 26th Cabin Cruise 128 cu.ft. Every Load Spencer Animal Ferragamo 8:30am-3:30pm Needs Motor & Outdrive, A. Jeffers Cut, Split & Delivered. No Trailer. Needs Work. $225 Control Leather Blazer Appliances, Furniture, Desperately needs New Competition Experienced caring staff Accesories, Baby & Kid $200 Tree Service Quality & Quantity Obedience Jacket Items, And Much More! °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Guaranteed homes for many Tours 10am-4pm 1990 Kawasaki 650 Soft, Buttery, Lots Of New Stuff Tree Removals STANDING TIMBER abandoned cats and Other times by appt. Golden Brown Color. 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Southbridge, MA 01550 Nurse Or Medical Assistant (508)764-7675 $800/Month Dudley, MA 01571 Needed For A Family 508-347-7804 gordonlasalle.com Day Care Security Deposit Required. Physician’s Office. 20 Hours Mobile Whitinsville Call 774-242-1603 CASH PAID North Brookfield Per Week, Flexible Hours. 413-262-5082 Has Full & Part Time Public Schools Please Call Openings C&C For Coins And Jewelry 2009-2010 Vacancy 508-347-5755 We Also Have Before & ************** Northbridge Buying/Selling Or Fax Resume After School Openings! EQUAL HOUSING Properties One Bedroom Full-Time 508-347-5702 Large Spacious Outdoor From $500 Per Month. Gold & Silver DOMESTIC LOOK & COMPARE First, Security & One Piece Or Collection Play, Private Playroom. OPPORTUNITY Custodian PART-TIME DOCTOR Meals & Snacks Included. ************** Southbridge/Charlton Reference Required. Lee’s Coins & Jewelry Compensation: All Shifts Former Teacher Will CPR/First Aid Certified. Line. Appliances, Central No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. $11.80 Per Hour Cure All Your Household 12 Years Of Experience All real estate advertising in Air, $795/Month Income Eligible. 239 West Main Street CNA/HHA Or Med. this newspaper is subject to Call Dave East Brookfield Please Send Letter Of Certified Needs, Including License #2079167 , Quality 1, 2 & 3 Babysitting & Tutoring. The Federal Fair Housing Act Bedroom Apartments! 508-234-4041 (Route 9 - Panda Interest And References, Lincoln Hill Manor 508-266-0412 of 1968, which makes it By Friday, 508-885-3338 I Also Run Errands Appliances, Off-Street Mon-Fri Garden Plaza) illegal to advertise any Parking. EOH 508-637-1236 October 2nd, To: lincolnhillmanor.com & Cook Home-Made preference, limitation or 508-341-6355 Peter Shipman Meals! STILL ENROLLING! discrimination based on race, Sturbridge Director Of Buildings Please Call Bright Beginnings color, religion, sex, handicap, Two Bedroom Apartment Oxford WANTED & Grounds PER DIEM 774-289-2002 Montessori familial status (number of $750/Month Includes Available October 1st North Brookfield Email children and or pregnancy), Hot Water. Appliances Quiet, Three Room Cat’s Meow Village POSITIONS Pre-School & Laundry Room Apartment In Private Home, Reproduction Of The Public Schools [email protected] national origin, ancestry, age, 10 New School Drive Speech Therapist 465 Main Street, Oxford, MA marital status, or any On Premises With Separate Entrance. Unibank Of Uxbridge North Brookfield, MA Your Child Deserves The intention to make an such Sturbridge Rural Setting, One Mile (No Longer Made) 01535 Physical Therapist Best Start To Their preference, limitation or One bedrom $695 From I-395. If You Have One To Sell, EOE My House Education! discrimination. This Call (508)765-0501 $550/Month Plus Utilities Call 508-234-4722 First/Last & Security Deposit, Visiting Nurse Husband Call 508-987-3465 newspaper will not ______Ask For Tom Or For Information! knowingly accept any Sturbridge Plus References. Leave Message TRAVEL MSW/LICSW Your Home advertising for real estate Completely Furnished No Smoking, No Animals. Improvement Specialist that is in violation of the law. efficiencies. All utilities 508-987-0947 WANTED U.S.A.! Auburn Visiting Maintenance 448 FURNITURE Our readers are hereby and cable. $200 per Publication Sales Company Nurse Association Repairs informed that all dwellings week. Contractor’s Table now hiring 18 sharp Call 508-791-0081 Remodeling advertising in this newspaper enthusiastic individuals to Or Email Carpentry are available on and equal Call Tammy at OXFORD Saw (10”) Have Your 508-579-0539 Will Also Buy Platform To travel the U.S. Training, [email protected] opportunity basis. To Flooring complain about Cut Large Sheets If Available. Travel, lodging and Electrical Furniture New Oxford transportation furnished. discrimination call The 333 SURROGATE Plumbing Department of Housing and (But R.I. Phone Number) www.LSIMAGS.com Professionally DOUGLAS 401-440-5363 1-800-781-1344 MOTHERS Contact Your Local Urban Development “HUD” Service Professional Restored toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Orchard 508-785-5119 At Reasonable For the N.E. area, call HUD Apartments Available WAR RELICS myhousehusband1@ Rates ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Prices start at $845/month. Hill free number for the hearing Truck Drivers yahoo.com Includes heat, hot water, 1 & 2 Bedroom & impaired is 1-800-927-9275 A/C, pool, fitness center WAR SOUVENIRS Wanted & children’s program. Apartments. Class A CDL with Hazmat. 420 STORAGE/RENTALS Off street parking. 1 Month Free Rent WANTED Day Driving We’ll Make Call (508)476-3777 WWII & EARLIER Throughout Northeast. Heat & Hot Water RV, BOAT & AUTO An Offer Douglas Included CA$H WAITING! Company Based in On Your House I’ll Come To You At North Brookfield. STORAGE One Bedroom. $650 Must Income Qualify Your Convenience. Retirees Welcome! Inside & Outside Available Furniture Facelifting, TODAY!! Plus Electric SECTION 8 Over 30 Years Experience. No Overnight Loads. Surrogate Uxbridge, MA Painting, Caning, Call Seth New Appliances, CERTIFICATES Call For Details Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Call: 1-508-688-0847 (508)867-3235 Stripping to Refinishing, 508-207-5292 WELCOME Mothers 508-278-9191 And Repairs. Country Road. No Traffic. All Calls Promptly Needed GRN No Smoking, No Dogs. Call Returned. WANTED Guaranteed. sellyourhouserightnow@ Call (508)476-1722 From MA & CT 433 CLEANING Free Estimates. gmail.com 508-987-8121 Lifeguards Established Surrogacy Dudley Program seeks loving Pick-up & Delivery. All Shifts Available. Must 505 APARTMENTS FOR 1 Bedroom, Very Cute And EHO 300 HELP WANTED Be Certified In Lifeguarding, women to carry couples’ * TLC Home * Clean, Efficiency Apartment. CPR For Professional biological babies. 21-43, Antique RENT Recently Remodeled. Rescuer, First Aid. prior birth experience Cleaning MUST SEE! Spencer 305 BUSINESS Swim Instructors Wanted, required, non-smokers, Have You Heard The Auburn Center Stove, Refrigerator, One And Two Bedroom OPPORTUNITIES Prefer WSI Certified, generous compensation. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” Doctor 1/2 Bedrooms, Off-Street Parking. Apartments. Appliances, But Will Train. We Use & Supply Organic Approximately 800 Sq.Ft. $525/month. First And Last. Some With Washer/Dryer YMCA 1-888-363-9457 508-248-9225 To Buy Or reproductivepossibilities.com Cleaners To Ensure Your Newly Carpeted, New Call (508)943-2670 Hookups, Quiet Country 508-765-5466 Family’s Safety. Bathroom. Second Floor. Setting. Conveniently Sell Avon Appliances Included. Dudley Located, Directly Off Route 9. Call Joanne, I.S.R. Gift Certificates For Choose From Townhouse Baby Showers, 454 HOME Parking At Door. Clean, Modern First Floor $10 To Start! $750/Month One Bedroom Apartment. Or One-Floor Plans. Anniversaries, And More! IMPROVEMENT Available Now 508-885-3933 GET THAT CAR OF YOURS A Perfect Gift! Rent Includes Hot Water Good Area, Off-Street & Trash Pickup. Parking. Includes Appliances. 508-735-4335 310 GENERAL HELP CALL TAMMIE TODAY 508-248-9044 No Pets/Smokers FIXED LOCALLY FOR A CLEANER DiGeronimo 508-832-5568 $600/Month Plus Utilities WANTED Painting First/Last & Security Southbridge USING OUR EASY-TO-USE TOMORROW! References/Credit Check Coombs Street BARBER 508-347-3275 Quality, Affordability Brookfield 508-949-3044 3 Bedroom Apartment & Trust Clean Two Bedroom Available. 774-230-7885 Without Compromise WANTED Apartment, Second Floor. Applianced, Washer/Dryer Call 508-234-9899 Office/Homes Interior Rooms Fridge & Stove. Hook-ups. No Pets. Spring Or Fall Cleanings As Low As Centrally Located Between Dudley Section 8 OK. ONLINE Springfield & Worcester. Second Floor, Three $750 Mystery Shoppers Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or $129 Country View. Bedroom, Close To School Earn Up To $100 Per Day! Monthly Cleanings Ceilings $59 No Smoking/Pets Bus Stop, New Dudley First And Security. Undercover Shoppers DIRECTORY. Flexible Hours/Days Woodwork $59 Tenant Responsible Library & Nichols College. References And Credit Needed To Judge Retail & Check Required. Registered/Insured/ Serving Central Mass. For All Utilities Utilities Not Included. Dining Establishments. First & Last All local. All the time. Bonded James DiGeronimo $800/Month Call (508)596-8497 Experience Not Required $600/Month 508-791-5398 877-787-6583 TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com References Available Cell 508-577-7940 508-867-3177 774-249-2219 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 23, 2009

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 550 MOBILE HOMES RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Spencer 14x70 Mobile SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge North Brookfield House For Rent Home 3 Bedroom, Large Large 1 bedroom modern. Two Bedroom Condo Two Bedroom, Single-Family W/56ft addition which 8 Summer Street Center House. Two-Car Garage. Apartment. Appliances, Wall to wall, appliances For Rent Webster includes 24x12 den, 14x12 2nd Floor, 2 Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookups. included, coin-op laundry, no $695/Month Commercial Space Convenient Location, Near work room w/sink and 18ft Large Kitchen, Large Section 8 Approved. pets, lease and security. Three Bedroom 3 Room For Rent Town Center. Spacious Open porch w/handicapped ramp. Living Room, New Bath, Off-Street Parking. $575 and up, utilities not $895/Month Floor Plan. 1400 Sq.Ft. Large hallways/doors, for Hardwood Floors, Apartment 1 Bedroom Center Of North Hardwood, Appliances, First, Last And References. included. For Rent. wheelchair. Heat/HW Included $750 Per Month Call (508)764-2866 Apartment Brookfield Washer/Dryer Hookups, New roof/windows. $850/Month First Floor. $625/Month Additional Space Available Private Backyard. Also: $700/Month $75K plus park share. 121 Elm Street Southbridge & For $400/Month Available Now! Bill (508)344-7495 Two Bedroom Available Call Noelle Call Nellie 508-347-2774 508-735-4335 First Floor, 2 Bedrooms, $625 Marcy/Hartwell Area 4 Room Kitchen, Living Room, Cute Two Bedroom 508-277-2128 Or Peter 508-882-3177 Dining Room. 1 Bath, Four Bedroom 1.5 Bedroom $875 Apartment. Recently 14x70 Mobile Hardwood Floors. Renovated With Landscaped Apartment Wales Heat/HW Included $695/Month Spencer Home Call (978)852-0886 Yard And Off-Street Parking. Spencer Home For Rent $900/Month Applianced, 2 Bedroom Townhouse. Fully applianced, Office Space 3 Bedroom House. with central air. Mint 61 Fiske Street Washer/Dryer Hookups. Gas Heat & Hot Water, carpeted, laundry room, 185 Main Street 3 Minute Walk To Beach. condition to move in. Many First Floor, 3 Bedrooms, Southbridge No Smoking. Some Pets. Electric Appliances, parking, no pets. Near Center Of Town Newly Renovated. new extras. Located in Kitchen, Living Room, Gas Heat. Hookups. All economical Two-Room Suite Private Yard, attractive over 55 park in 3 Spacious Bedrooms, 2 First/Last & Security. One Year Lease. No Pets. electric utilties 550 Sq. Feet. Plenty Of Parking, Sturbridge. 1 Bath. 1-Car Garage, Large Closets, Large Living Heat/HW Included. $650/Month+Utilities First & Last (not included) Bright, Quiet Second Floor. Full Rear Deck. Call Joe (508)347-8976 Room & Kitchen. Gas Heat 774-241-1688 $720 per month. Plenty Of Parking. $1200/month. W/W Carpet. & Stove, Refrigerator, $900/Month Security Deposit ($500) Hogan R.E. Available Now! Call (774)258-0147 Brookfield Washer & Dryer Hookup. FREE RENT FOR THE 508-735-4335 16 Charlton Street Southbridge Nanatomqua Mobile Second Floor. Morris Street MONTH OF DECEMBER (978)807-9892 2 Bedroom House, First & Security. Call (508)886-4312 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Home Park 1 Bath. Kitchen, Living $750/Month Newly Renovated Two Southbridge (55 And Over) Room, Upstairs Living Bedroom, Five Room 508-909-6397 Apartment. Spencer For Lease WHY RENT? 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Room, Off-Street Parking. 508-981-1783 Webster Bath, Living Room, Large Appliances & Washer/Dryer 3 Bedroom, First Floor, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 10,850+ S.F. Building Owning Is Cheaper W/W Carpet. Ideal For $900/Month Hookup. Off-Street Parking. Newly Remodeled, First & Second Floor. Free List Of Homes You Kitchen, Laundry Room $650/Month Open Kitchen, Gas Fireplace Commercial/Industrial Can Own For Cheaper With New Appliances, 959 Main Street Southbridge Neat & Clean, Off-Street First & Last Required. In Living Room. Parking. Excellent Location. Use. Town Water/Sewer, Than the Rent You’re And Door To Back Porch. Townhouse Style, 3 3-4 Bedroom Apartment, Available Immediately $950/Month Loading Dock. Includes Paying Now Floors. 4 Bedroom, Third Floor. Walk-In Closet, Stove & Refrigerator MUST SELL!!! Call 508-765-7074 2 Bedroom, Beautiful Included. Affordable! 1,400 S.F. Office Space. 1 Bath. Large Kitchen, Off-Street Parking, Please Leave Message Located On Worcester Order Your FREE $64,000 Living Room, Gas Heat, Country Setting. Large Yard, For Details Call List Today Close To Schools. Off-Street Parking. Street (Route 169) 508-868-4662 W/W Carpet, No Pets, No Smoking. 508-943-7436 1-800-711-3714 SOUTHBRIDGE Coin-Op Laundry. 508-612-6192 Call $900/Month First & Security (508)765-5421 ID#1001 Available October 1st NEW APARTMENTS $750/Month Mobile Home CHARLTON 508-909-6449 Four Bedrooms, References & Security. For Sale 1600 Sq.Ft. Living Area. No Pets. WEBSTER 546 CEMETERY LOTS 141 Nugget Drive Off-Street Parking 508-885-6005 Southbridge In Sturbridge Retirement Little Nugget Lake 1 Bedroom And Co-Operative. Southbridge Section 8 OK, Deleaded. (2) 2 Bedroom Apartments For Lease Cemetery Lot 3 Bedroom House, Newly Laundry Facilities, 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths Remodeled, 1 Bath, Large 79 Worcester Street Spencer Available In Quiet 6-Family 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living 3 Bedroom Apartments 2 Bathrooms One Bedroom In Private $650/$695/$775 For Sale Living Room, Large $975/month Commercial/Light Worcester County Memorial Area). Air Conditioning, Kitchen, Gas Heat, Utility Heat & Hot Water Included. Home With Private Entrance, Off-Street Parking, Laundry. Industrial Use. Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. $800/Month Four Bedrooms Bathroom, Laundry Hookups, Separate Utilities. No Pets. Park, Paxton, MA. Room, Rear Deck, Town Water/Sewer. Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, For Appointment Nice Yard. Includes Enclosed Porch, 1200 Sq.Ft. Living Area Big Kitchen, Huge Living Non-Smokers Preferred. Includes 1,850 S.F. 508-347-9370 Washer/Dryer Hookups, Off-Street Parking Room, Upstairs Bedroom. First/Last & Security. 2 Lots (1 & 2) Dishwasher. Close To Office Space. $1500 For Both Major Routes/Good Off-Street Parking. Section 8 OK, Deleaded Off-Street Parking Lot. References Located On Worcester Laundry Facilities $650/Month Call 508-347-3884 REDUCED $85,000 Schools. Also: Three Bedroom, 508-864-6285 Street (Route 169) Leave Message If No Answer $1175/Month No Utilities Included $950/month You Pay Utilities Mobile Home In Sturbridge First & Security Required. Call Retirement Park $750/Month Call (617)645-2811 Webster (508)765-5421 Service Pets Only 508-344-2660 No Dogs. Cemetery Lots Two Bedrooms, One And 508-320-4570 Available Immediately 30 Poland Street One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, W/D Hookups, 774-360-4123 Renovated Two Bedroom New Roof, New Windows, Stove/Refrigerator. Southbridge Southbridge for Sale Apartment, All Appliances Worcester County Memorial And Many Updates. First/Last/Security, Nice, Small 4 Room Spencer Furnished. Laundry Room On Office For Rent Beautifully Landscaped. Southbridge Duplex Apartment. Park-Paxton, MA References Three Bedroom Apartment. Premises. Off-Street Parking. 98 Hamilton Street 2 Lots (#408A) available in 508-347-8791 774-437-1596 Available Now! Stove, Refrigerator, Garages Available. Large Three Bedroom, Residential Area, Large Yard, Formerly Aucoin Realty the beautiful Garden of Valor Hookups, Yard,Basement Off-Street Parking. No Pets. First Floor, Good Visibility! Third Floor Apartment. Good Area. II. $5,000 for both. Sturbridge Wall-To-Wall Carpeting, Most Schools & Churches Parking Call (508)987-0531 New Flooring, Small Yard. No Pets. Credit Check, Refrigerator, Stove, Gas Within Walking Distance. 1100 Sq. Ft. Mobile Home SOUTHBRIDGE First & Last. Appliances Included. Heat. Washer/Dryer 1 Mile To Route 395. 508-320-9075 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. BRAND NEW Washer/Dryer Hookups, $625 per month, Hookups. Good Credit Required. Hardwood Floors, Berber Off-Street Parking. plus utilities. First Month & Security $750/Month CEMETERY Carpet, Fully Applianced, APARTMENTS! Section 8 Approved. Call (508)765-2658 Deposit Call 508-949-1400 Sturbridge 2-Car Driveway, Central Air, Call 508-943-1703 x0 Available Now! Or 508-943-0972 Commercial/Office Space LOTS: 2 Sheds, Sunroom, 2 Bedrooms/$775. Two in the Large Deck. Available now. Southbridge $1000/Month At 425 Main Street 508-867-8707 Starting At Garden of Valor $59,900 Stove, refrigerator and Southbridge One Bedroom Apartment. Plus PS Second Floor, Includes Webster $425 Per Month at Worcester Memorial dishwasher included. Clean Two Bedroom 6 Elm Street Great Startup Location! Park in Paxton. 508-764-3894 Apartment On Quiet Stove, Refrigerator, Hot Secure building. Water, Off-Street Parking. STURBRIDGE Large 2 Bedroom, First Floor 508-248-0847 $1500/best offer. Off-street parking. Dead-End Street. Large Apartment. Washer/Dryer Living Room & Kitchen With No Pets. Daniel Fiske Please call Sturbridge NO Pets. $625/Month Hookups, Off-Street Parking. 508-885-5133 Mobile Home 55+ Extra Storage Area. Big House Gas-On-Gas Heat. Webster Call (508)765-5852 Backyard & Deck. Also: One Bedroom $700/Month 7500 Sq. Ft. 1 Bedroom, Ideal Washer/Dryer Hookups. Apartment (Basement) 1 Bedroom Apartment First And Security Required. Free-Standing Building Cemetery Plots at Location, Close To Southbridge No Pets, No Smoking. $500/Month $595 No Dogs. Excellent For Child Care Everything. New Floors, First & Last Call (508)335-9285 Center Or Church. Worcester County Carpets, Paint, Windows, $550 Plus Utilities. Section 8 OK First/Security Deposit Gas Heat. First Floor, & Credit Check Four Room Apartment Very Clean & Bright! Memorial Park Shower, Cabinets & References Required. Counters. Newer Furnace, One Bedroom. Near $800/Month Call Irene $695 Webster Also: 2500 Sq. Ft. in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. Downtown. Appliances. 508-641-2427 413-781-4633 Freestanding Building, Call (508)987-6180 A/C & More. Rent Or Rent To Own! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Clean, Quiet 5 Room, With The Same Features! Washer/Dryer. Available Immediately Includes 2 Bedroom Apartment. Appliances, Off-Street Call 508-753-3670 $37,500 508-595-9982 Southbridge Southbridge Appliances & Laundry Two Cemetery Owner Financing Leave Message Clean Two Bedroom, One Bedroom Apartment Room On Premises. Parking, Porch, W/D Hookups. Lots Available Third Floor. Stove & Very Plush & Modern, No Utilities. Call For Details Southbridge Refrigerator Included. Fully Applianced. References, Lease And Some Pets OK. Worcester County No Pets, No Waterbeds. References. Webster Memorial Park 508-347-7027 141 Elm Street Two Bedroom Apartment Security Deposit $695/Month For Rent Recently Remodeled Large 1 Year Lease. Required In Paxton First Month, Last & All Hardwood Floors. Call 781-389-0342 Sturbridge Retirement Three Bedroom Washer/Dryer Connection. 1000 Square Feet $900 For Each, Apartment. Appliances, Security Deposit Required. Community $575/Month Refrigerator & Stove. (508)347-9081 To $1800 For Both Washer/Dryer Hookups. Off-Street Parking. Webster Completely Rebuilt In 2002. 14,000 Square Feet New Floors, Walls, Doors, No Pets. To Apply, Please Call Heat & Hot Water Included One Bedroom Apartment Call Cheryl $725/Month 508-765-0386 $600 And Anything 413-245-4181 Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, No Utilities Included. 9:30am-5:30pm 774-230-0680 Sturbridge In Between... Bathroom. Carpeting On All Extra Large Two Bedroom. First Floor, Renovated, 1-508-328-9093 Kitchen With Appliances. Floors Except Kitchen & Southbridge Great Location! Above Owner Will Give You Two Lots Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Southbridge One Bedroom Professional Offices. Kitchen, Price You Can’t Refuse! Available At Worcester 508-735-9639 Living Room, Dining Room, Three Bedroom Apartment County Memorial Park SOUTHBRIDGE Everett Street Half-Duplex Split Foyer $800 508-753-3670 Second Floor, 7 Room, Three New Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer. Large Yard. In Paxton. West Brookfield 17 Charlton Street Deck. 3-Season Porch, Third Floor, Renovated, Non-Selected. Clean, Spacious Bedroom Apartment. Large Washer & Dryer. New Paint Hardwood Floors NEW Mobile Homes Living Room & Dining & Carpet. 8x8 Storage Shed. Convenient To Major 513 LEASED REAL Asking $1200 For Both Renovated 1st Floor Roadways. No Pets, No Smoking. Or Best Offer For Rent 3-4 Bedroom Apartment. Room, Large Kitchen & Off-Street Parking. Pantry. Washer/Dryer Nice Neighborhood. $1200/Month Includes Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat ESTATE 508-885-1071 $750 Deleaded, Kid Safe, Yard, Electricity & Coin-Op Laundry 2 Bedroom, Country Storage, Washer/Dryer Hookup. $700/Month + Utilities $800/Month Plus Utilities First & Last First/Last/Security 508-380-2359 Webster Setting, In 55+ Park. Hookups. 2 Large Two Plots Section 8, Families With First & Last. 508-954-6141 NEW NUMBER! In Worcester County Retire In Style! Children Welcome. 860-304-5717 508-397-7313 Webster Industrial Garages Memorial Park, Paxton, MA ALSO No Dogs, No Drugs, Southbridge Overhead Doors, Gas Heat, At Garden Of Heritage II And Good References Second Floor, Two Bedroom. Sturbridge Three Room, One Bedroom Offices, Bathrooms, Fenced $1500 OBO For Both Selling NEW $850/Month Southbridge Stove & Refrigerator. Four & Five Room Apartment. Stove, Yard-Space, Secure. 508-864-7159 Mobile Homes! First Floor, Modern Off-Street Parking. Apartments. Heat, Hot Water, Refrigerator & Air 508-341-1365 Call Joe At Conditioner Included. Call For Details 774-230-8486 2 Bedroom Apartment. No Pets. Electricity, Stove & 508-867-7972 Appliances, Off-Street First, Last & Security. Refrigerator Supplied. $600/Month 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Worcester Country Parking. Section 8 Welcome $650/Month 2 Bedrooms Each. First/Last & Security Deposit Memorial Park $700/Month 508-829-5853 Deck & Sunporch No Pets, No Smoking. Section Valor II 508-943-5483 Brimfield Southbridge 774-258-0147 Call 774-230-5210 $1400/Month Graves 1 & 2 Year Round 2 Bedroom Apartments SOUTHBRIDGE Three Bedrooms, One Bath. Valued At $5600 Four And Five Room Three Room Suite 1500 Sq.Ft., Large Kitchen, Asking $2500 For Both OR Winter Available. Southbridge (Kitchen, Living Room & Webster 508-885-6489 Very Nice 3 Bedroom Sunroom, Deck Leading To Varying Areas. First Floor, Two Bedroom) Completely Webster Spacious Yard & Stream. Ask For Karen Home Well-Maintained Bedroom Apartment. Furnished With Furniture & Apartment This 1475 sq.ft. 2 Renovated And Deleaded, Call (774)696-2732 Apartments. Utilities (Heat, Hot Water, NORTH VILLAGE After 6pm WORCESTER COUNTY Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Fully From $650/Month Vinyl Sided, Wall-To-Wall, Electric & Cable) 508-943-1593 Charlton Furnished, Like New Home 508-769-2500 Tile Kitchen And Bath, New Safe & Quiet Building. 2 Bedroom Units Anytime MEMORIAL PARK; Inside And Out, Is In A Porches And Windows, Parking, Washer & Dryer. Starting At $783!! 774-230-7640 Single Family Home For Paxton, MA Beautiful 55 And Older Off-Street Parking. Common Bathroom. Rent. 5 Room Home With Gated Community. It’s Sunporch, Full Cellar, 2 adjoining lots. Southbridge $700.00/Month. $125/Week Heat And Hot Water Asking $1500 or Best Offer Located In Fort Pierce, FL, Section 8/RHI Welcome. 508-248-6687 WHITINSVILLE Washer/Dryer Hookups, Just Minutes From 265 Elm Street Is Included. Off-Street Parking. Nice for both call (508)867-3820 First Floor, 4-Room, Call 781-449-5511 2 Newly-Remodeled Beaches And Great SOUTHBRIDGE Townhouses. Yard. Recently Renovated. Fishing. Many Other 1 Bedroom. Must Income No Pets. Worcester County Very Quiet, Very Clean. Two Bedroom 2 Bedroom w/1-1/2 Baths. Extras. Southbridge Qualify. Security Deposit Plus $69,900 Available Immediately. Four Room Apartment. Apartment Available A Must See! Memorial Park First Floor. Applianced, For Inquiries PleaseCall First Month. ($59,900 Unfurnished) 1-Car Parking. Non-Smoker. Stove, Refrigerator, Fully Section 8 Vouchers $1100 Paxton, MA $550/Month Carpeted, Rod/Shades, Hardwood Floors. 508-234-1510 Plots In Garden Of Honor. Make An Offer Off-Street Parking. Accepted. Utilities Not Included. 617-699-7428 Heat Included. 508-248-5171 2 Lots & 2 Vaults. Call (508)779-0311 Owner-Occupied Residence. $675 Including Hot Water Please call Asking $2700 For All Non-Smoker, No Pets. First And Security. Whitinsville/ 774-745-0026 First & Security Plus No Pets. (508)987-1595 Please Leave Message Call 508-909-6726 Uxbridge Leicester 575 VACATION RENTALS Southbridge One-Year Lease. 1 & 2 Bedroom Beautiful Estate $700/Month Apartments Three Bedroom Home. WELLS, MAINE 3 Bedroom 2-Level 508-765-5129 Sturbridge Worcester County Apartment. Fresh Paint, 1738 House Webster From $640 And Up Fireplace, Appliances, Memorial Park, Village By the Sea New windows. Free Electric, Heat, Three Bedroom Apartment, Beautiful, Sunny, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Washer/Dryer Hookup, Southbridge Hot Water Included In First Floor. Off-Street Applianced, Renovated. Large Sunroom, Computer Paxton Pool complex, with Big Back Yard and Deck. High Street One Or Two Bedrooms. Parking. Appliances Cheap Utilities. Room With Skylight. 4 lots in the Garden of the jacuzzi and exercise room, Storage Area, Separate Large One Bedroom All Appliances. Included. Washer & Dryer Location Convenient To Finished Workroom Cross, which is the oldest outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Utilities. Apartment. One Bedroom $900/month Hookups. No Pets. 122/146/140/Pike/Train. Large Yard, Newly Sided. garden in the park. Value A/C, cable. $775/month Cute, Quiet & Clean. Two Bedroom $1000/month $825/Month Credit Check. First/Last & No Pets Or Smokers. $7000, asking $6000. $80-$90 Daily Rate Call (508)764-4283 $575/Month Off-Street Parking First/Last & Security Half Security. After 6pm Will sell separately. Call For Information Call (508)764-3743 508-347-1101 508-641-7943 508-529-4585 508-892-4648 Call (508)892-8685 (508)429-7568 A CORPORATE GLASS COMPANY 500 MILES AWAY DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOUR BROKEN WINDOW. WE’VE GOT PEOPLE WHO DO. All local. All the time. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1971 Corvette 1996 Mercury 2001 PT Cruiser 2007 Hyundai 1985 Harley 2003 Yamaha Harley Davidson Stingray Grand Marquis Limited Black Accent 4-Door Sportster YZ125R 2000 Custom 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Runs Mint! T-Tops, Blue Hill Edition Silver w/ Leather, Loaded Retiree’s #2 Car Mint Condition, Garaged. Auto, Air, Remote Start. 1000 XLH Soft-Tail (3) Continental Removable Rear Window. Loaded, White w/ Blue One Owner New S&S Carb., Ignition Hardly Ridden. 28k Miles, Pearl White. 350 Automatic. Interior, 90k Miles A Loved Car!!! Mint Condition! 22,500 Miles $1700 OBO Contra-Track Tires Asking $9,500 Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Excellent Condition. Steel City Grey. $2,995 obo Low Price Reflects 114k, Call 508-254-8663 Size P245-65R17 Original, Matching Numbers. Leave Message $3500 OBO After 4pm & Weekends Lots Of Extras. On Polished Aluminum 95k Miles. 1992 Chevy New Timing Belt, and 508-234-5918 508-987-2838 Or 508-248-5466 One Owner Bike! Premium Wheels, Excellent Asking $11,500 Extensive Tune-up Ask For Stephen And Leave Message Asking $9500 Condition, Lots Of Tread! 508-341-0915 Corsica REDUCED Corvette 1988 508-987-8928 $100 Each Blue, 119k Miles, Excellent Condition. New 1987 Yamaha 2004 Harley Or $250 For All $5700 YAMAHA 1978 Corvette Good Condition (508)476-3715 T-Top, Tires & Interior. XV535 Motorcycle Davidson Ultra Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Silver Anniversary Model 6 Cylinder Automatic 59,920 Miles, New Battery, 2004 TTR225 Trailblazer, Rainier & Over $11k Invested. Limited Edition, Runs $1,195 obo Asking $7500 OBO Owner’s Manual, Service Classic Dirtbike and 2001 utility Ascender. Strong, Looks Real Sharp! 2001 Subaru Manual Included. 5500 miles, $17000. trailer with loading ramp. 508-347-9629 1-508-943-1128 Excellent Driver. L82 (508)615-5959 Forrester 1-508-341-3164 $900 OBO Call (508)943-0242 Helmet, riding boots, chest (4) 17 Inch Rims Engine, T-Tops. A/C, Standard, Recent Brakes, Call Robert plate, gloves and more. Tilt Wheel. 1996 A/C, Roof Racks. Looks Wanted 508-987-5167 2004 Honda VTX Asking $2,000.00 Call 508-248-6570 With Tires $7900 Oldsmobile 88 & Runs Great. Old Camaros 1988 Harley 1300 Retro 6 Lug Serious Inquires Only! $5,500 OBO 1967-1969 including parts, Pristine condition, Candy $175 OBO Runs Good. 508-987-3244 508-340-5334 $1100 pieces in any condition. Will Davidson 1200cc Apple Red, many chrome 745 RECREATIONAL 860-933-6713 One Owner, 32k Miles. extras, less than 2000 miles, 508-885-5861 2002 BMW 325ci consider other models. VEHICLES 4 Cooper Weather 1985 Buick Call (860)633-0869 Selling Because Of Illness $7500 firm. Free mini bike Riviera 1996 Toyota Convertible Always Garaged. with purchase. 1998 Kawasaki Master S/T Tires Excellent Condition. 732 SPORTS UTILITY $3000 Call David, Must Sell My Beautiful, Camry 38,883 Miles. Automatic 774-230-6848 (508)234-0631 750 Xi Sport Jetski Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 Restored Pride & Joy! Green, 5-Speed Manual, Like New $150 Transmission With Sports 1995 Geo Tracker Two seater, new battery and 135k Original Miles. Pretty 170k Miles. Runs Well. New Shift Mode. Grey Leather Hard-Top recently serviced. Excellent 4 Cooper Weather Blue With Black Landau August Inspection Sticker. Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. 1994 Harley 2004 XL 883 condition. Includes trailer Roof. Plush Interior. $2595 2-Door, SUV Model. and cover. $2500 or best Master S/T Snow Harmon-Kardon Sound Automatic Transmission, Groove Tires Mechanically Good. 413-245-6006 System, Premium Davidson Harley offer. Call (508)234-0252 $2500 OBO 4WD, Good Condition. Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, 225/55 R17 Wheels, Etc. $1900 Like New $200 508-476-1721 1997 Olds Regency $19,999 good shape, extra lights, Davidson 1998 Polaris ATV Nice solid driver 105K 401-864-3413 extra chrome, forward 3400 miles, lots of 508-867-2560 highway miles, loaded with Contact Josh Magnum 425, 4x4 508-885-7085 controls. $7500. upgrades, mint Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Evenings 1995 Toyota Supra moonroof, needs nothing. 1995 Nissan Call (508)864-3198 condition, handles Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Asking $3500. Years Ago. Used Very Little 2002 Lincoln LS great. $7200 or best Since. Needs Battery. Car-Top Carrier Original. 60k, Call (860)974-3022 Pathfinder 1998 Harley YAKIMA Black-On-Black, Leather, Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, White, 5-Speed. offer. Won’t last long! Asking $3000 Two-Owner Car. 1998 Cadillac Sedan Fully Loaded, Chrome $3300 Davidson Call (508)347-8969 508-885-3136 “Space Cadet” $50,000 FIRM 860-888-5207 Like Brand New! Deville Rims/Grill/Rocker 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, Panels/Pillars, (4)5-Lug Truck Rims Used Only Once. 1973 Pontiac Northstar Engine & Tires excellent condition, 2005 Aquila 250 2003 Honda Cost $348 20-30 MPG Brand New Snow Tires, $300 registered, many extras! Will Sell For $199 Trans-Am Exceptional Condition, Extra Set Of 18” Chrome $7000 or BO Cruiser TRX250 EX ATV Fits Most Cars With 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Silver/Gray, Sharp Looking, Rims with Tires. New 860-208-7010 508-764-8754 356 miles, showroom Runs Great! Looks Great! A Roof Rack. Burgundy Interior, Original, Loaded With Extras. Brakes condition, bike can be seen $1600 OBO Superior Construction Matching Numbers. 90k. Fully Serviced. Florida Car, 2001 Chevy 1999 Harley at 364 Main Street, Oxford. 860-779-9371 $50,000 FIRM Non-Smoker. Sharp Car! Mint! Blazer LT Davidson $2700. 860-634-0581 508-344-2660 $2995 OBRO $13,500 obo Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Call (774)280-2630 2004 90cc Polaris Chrysler Industrial 508-347-5460 774-289-9074 Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 Motorcycle Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Dyna Wide Glide. 2005 Honda VT750 Predator ATV V8 400HP Engine Antique Black 2003 Ford 18k Miles. Some Extras. Rebuilt, Zero Miles. 1999 Buick Park Runs Great, Needs Nothing! Excellent Condition, 94k Miles, 22MPG. $9000 Shadow Spirit Aftermarket Lights, Brand Sitting On Ground, Jaguar Ave Mustang GT Call 508-943-5911 Mint Condition, Low Ready To Go 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and Loaded, like new, leather, With 22k Miles, Custom Asking $6000 New Battery, New Tires, 508-864-3846 Mileage, Always Garaged. Electric And Kick Start And $2200 chrome nearly perfect, New 122K miles. $4500. Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 1999 Harley Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver Michelin pin stripe tires and Runs Like New. Garage Kept. With Rebuilt Fitted Call (508)752-8683 Ebiach Lowering Springs. 2001 Toyota Davidson Sportster Flame, Chrome Backrest. Comes With Kids Racing Transmission many spare parts. Clean Car, Mint Condition. Best Reasonable Offer. 1999 Mercury 4Runner XL1200C Asking $4500 OBO Boots & Gloves. (Zero Miles) Garaged In Winter. Call 860-792-0506 A $1600 Value $3000 Package Deal Call Tom (Spencer) Cougar $14,000 OBO Limited Edition Black, Chrome Swing-Arm. (774)745-0173 Vance & Hines Pipes, For $900 FIRM Transmission Only 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All 508-864-9692 Good Condition. Sunroof, 2005 Suzuki C50 “A REAL MUST SEE”, New Michelin Tires. S&S Carb. $1800 725 AUTOMOBILES Options. College 508-764-1401 2 New Tires, Tons Of Moving, Must Sell! High Mileage. Boulevard Cruiser Call Randy 508-461-9097 Forces Sale Chrome & Extras. Black/Grey, 300 Miles, 01 Buick Regal $3800 OBO 2003 Ford $7800 508-765-5097 978-365-5066 Mint Condition! Mint! Third Row Olympic Edition Call Mustang Mach 1 978-333-6059 12,300 Miles. $4899 2007 Yamaha Bench Seat 3.8 Supercharged, 56k Miles. 508-476-3907 Azure Blue with Black Asking $5400 Power Everything, Heated 508-885-9892 For Ford Expedition 508-335-1283 leather. 18K miles, like brand 2003 Jeep Liberty 508-347-5734 Raptor 700R Seats, Monsoon Stereo new. Couple after 508-753-5529 Fuel Injection, Electric Start, (Eddie Bauer) With CD & Cassette. Limited Tan Leather, Excellent 1999 Pontiac market parts. $17,500. 1999 Road King One Owner. Very, Very Clean. $8200 Call (508)987-8486 Silver, Automatic, 4-Wheel Black, 10k Miles, Mint 2006 Harley Turn Key And Ride. Condition. Call Steve After 2pm Grand Prix Drive. Sunroof, AM/FM/CD. Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Davidson Soft-Tail $4500 508-278-3930 Asking $5500 OBO 2003 Mitsubishi 186,300 Miles. Must See! Always Kept 508-769-9073 $150 508-943-1593 Original Owner! Deluxe 860-935-0039 Eclipse Inside. 1992 Dodge 2000 Chrysler $5000 OBO $13,000 OBO Bars, Saddlebags & Dirt Bike Truck Cap Convertible Call 508-347-2277 Email Me At Windshield. 5k Miles. Brandy 2008 KX450F Stealth ES Sebring [email protected] Wine Color. Adult Owned. Chevy/GMC, V6 With 95k Miles. Custom Grey, Runs & Looks New. Excellent Condition. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. 2004 Jeep Asking $11,500 Color Match “Pewter”. S-10, Dual Exhaust. Red With Convertible 2000 Harley 508-949-1348 Must Sell. X-Cab, Fiberglass. Hi-Rise, White Racing Stripes. 97k Miles, No Repairs New Tires. Liberty Sport $5500 OBO Sliders, Locks, Roof Rack $3300 OBO Needed. Carfax Report Asking $10,500 Silver, 49k Miles. Davidson XL883 2006 Harley 860-933-6713 Brackets. 508-476-5357 Provided. 508-410-3078 Excellent Condition. Custom $300 $3500 Firm CD/AM/FM Radio. Davidson 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 1992 Dodge 860-634-4632 2004 Chevy Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, 860-974-7099 Asking $14,200 Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, Sportster XL883C 1989 24’ Terry Stealth Cavalier Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, Truck Rails 2000 Ford 2nd Owner, 2-Door, Good 774-364-1133 White with saddle bags. Red, Mint Condition. Or After 5pm 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Travel Trailer Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed $6500 OBO Escort ZX2 On Gas. Less Than 70k Of Chrome Added, 1,493 Excellent Condition, New Miles. A Couple Of Minor 508-886-7184 Harley helmet, jacket and Great Condition 508-347-3613 5-Speed, 86k Miles, Miles, Flawless. gloves for sale. Battery, Tires, & More. $95 For Set Excellent Condition. Dents, Runs Good. Ask For Linda Asking $5800 $5500 OBO Call (508)949-0621 Receiver & Sway Bars 1993 Cadillac $2000 735 GARAGE RENTALS 860-792-1168 Included. Must See To GM Chrome Call 774-230-9583 Have Title. CASH ONLY 2006 Honda Slotted Wheels Call Rene/Joyce 2000 Harley Appreciate. Fleetwood 508-909-6156 WANTED XR 650L $3400 or best offer. 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern Florida car. 46k miles, 2000 Ford Year-Round Garage 508-885-6215 For Full-Size GM. Sportster On/Off-Road Bike regular gas; 17-18 in city Mustang GT 2004 Chrysler Space For Antique Car 18,000 Miles $200 Set Of 4 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, $11,500 OBO Must be at least 20 feet long. New Rear Tire, Excellent Town & Country Mint Condition Shape. With 3800 Miles. 1990 Ford 350 454 Complete Light Blue with Light Candy Apple Red, Respond to John Blue leather interior. $6200. Pristine Condition! One Owner, 23,500 Miles. 508-832-3966 or Call Cliff $4000 OBO Class-C Camper GM Block Call (508)832-3029 or 33,010 Miles. Black Custom Paint, Fully [email protected] $7000 Or Trade For 4WD Or Car 50k Miles, Twin Beds In With Fuel Injection (508)272-3433 Fully Loaded, Including Loaded, Perfect Condition 508-764-7068 Call After 4pm Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good 740 MOTORCYCLES $1200 MagnaFlow Exhaust, $18,000 Or Best Offer 2002 Harley 508-867-6152 Condition. Roof Air, 1993 Volvo 240GL AEM Intake, Lojack. Call 508-764-3723 Furnace, Generator, Fully 508-259-8805 4-Door Sedan, 132k Stored Winters. 1982 Honda XLH 883 Sportster HARLEY Serious Inquiries Only Self-Contained. Miles. Runs Fine. No 2004 Subaru 900 CBF 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, DAVIDSON With Tow Dolly. Used Auto Parts 860-923-9618 Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, 91 day Guarantee. Large Rust. CD, Automatic. Impreza WRX 1997 Sportster XL`1200 Ready To Go $2300 OBO All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Super Sport Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 9,900 miles. Custom paint, inventory of engines, 2000 Mercury 40,200 Miles. New Battery, Custom Grips. $10,900 transmissions, tires & glass. 508-867-6023 Heated Seats & Mirrors. with extras. $5000,00. 508-347-3262 Grand Marquis Custom Green Paint & Runs Good. Excellent Condition Call 508-347-3093 Excellent service. Free parts $1000 Looks & Runs Great. locating service. 1994 Geo Prizm LSI Spoiler. 5-Speed. Blue 4-Door, 70,845 Actual Sedan 508-755-3660 Asking $4500 Amherst-Oakham Auto White, Appx 60k Miles. Asking $14,900 OBO Miles. Excellent Condition. Call 774-289-3929 860-617-7335 Call (800)992-0441 or REDUCED! Owned By Elderly Driver. (508)799-9969 Selling As Part Of Estate. Or 508-764-7986 $1900 OBO Excellent Condition! 715 AUTO SERVICES 508-867-4105 Asking $4795 OBO 2005 Chrysler Call 508-769-0512 Pacifica Junk Cars & 1994 Pontiac AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Trucks Wanted Bonneville 2000 Volkswagen Highway. New Tires, Great V6 3800, Dark Green, Passat GLX Family Car, Well Maintained. Large Trucks & Leather. All-New Tires, $6500 OBO Equipment Safety Checked. 4 Motion Photos Available $1750 V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Call Bill & Andrea Cash Paid Call Bert Excellent Condition, Well 860-377-0396 FREE REMOVAL 617-699-7428 Maintained. Low Miles. 860-928-1064 401-965-8949 Custom Wheels & Exhaust. 2 Main Street Leather Interior, Black 2005 Toyota (Route 131) LASSICS On Black. 720 C Sturbridge, MA $5500 OBO Camry 1930 Model A www.sullivanautosales.net 508-865-5085 Top Of The Line. 617-519-9051 Fully Loaded! Ford Coupe 1995 Buick 40k Miles. Green, With Extra Parts. 2000 Volvo S80 $14,500 LeSabre Will Trade Good Condition. 4-Door, Fully Equipped. Sedan FWD $10,000 Female Driven, New Battery, 2004 Toyota Camry Call Karen Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc. Always Garaged. Fully Loaded. 180k Miles. 76k Miles. 508-885-3192 $2350 Original Owner. Garage Kept. $11,500 Includes 4 Blizzak Snow 1953 Ford 1979 Ford F-350 Tires. Will Pay Top Dollar 4x4 With Plow. 49k Original Excellent Condition For Clean Cars! 2-Door Sedan Miles. Some Rust On Bed, $5500 OBO Rutland Auto Sales Mild Custom, $11,000 Good Frame. 860-928-5266 $1650 Route 122 1955 Oldsmobile 978-760-3453 Rutland, MA 2001 Oldsmobile 508-886-2720 4-Door Alero Original, $10,000 1995 Geo Prizm 110K miles, Red, 4 door Many Options. 75k Miles. 2006 Volkswagen sedan, recently, Maintained & Garaged. Jetta 1975 Ford Flatbed reconditioned, new starter, Sporty Model With $1600 50-Series Tires & Spoiler. Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 runs great. disc CD changer, heated Moving must sell quick!! Looks & Runs Excellent. $4995 seats & mirrors, sunroof, 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton $2500 or best offer. front, side & rear air bags. Pickup Call (508)341-4434 or Call Bob 508-270-9577 $14,900. Solid, Needs Restoration, (860)857-4168 Call (508)949-6914 $2500 (After 5pm) Collection MUST BE SOLD! 1995 Volvo 518-796-4223 (Cell) 2007 Dodge 978-760-3453 850 Turbo Charger SXT In Good Condition. 2002 Mitsubishi Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat 1973 Green With Snow Tires. Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, VW Beetle $2500 Gallant ES Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien 508-333-3340 Runs Good, Rear Quarter $19,595 OBO Recent Engine, Dented, Replaced Engine. Must See! Good Tires $2400 Sharon 774-287-2031 Best Offer 508-987-2045 413-245-3530 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 23, 2009

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 1990 Nomad 2001 Fleetwood 1989 Chevy 1500 In Campground Camper/RV Wells, Maine Short bed Z71 off road. Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain Elkhorn Truck 2005 Fleetwood 2001 Coachhouse 2005 40’ Breckenridge $1500 or best offer. I PAY YOU CASH Room On Deck, New Camper PaceArrow 37A 52k Miles, Completely Park Model Home Call (774)280-2480 Plastic Shed, 3-Burner Self-Contained Camper Enclosed Room Addition, FOR JUNK CARS Like new, used only a few Plus Screen Room & Deck. Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, times. Fits 6’ truck bed. Motorhome Van. Shower, Toilet, 1992 GMC 18K miles, loaded, no Sink, Stove, Generator, Double Loft, Sleeps 10. Or Towable With P/Jack. Queen, sleeps 4, all Fully Furnished & & TRUCKS amenities, asking $8,700. pets/smokers. Two slide Auxiliary Batteries, Diesel Truck Many Extras Landscaped. UPS Truck-Style, Best Offer! Must see! Truck also outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. and MORE! And Farm Equipment Electric awning & levelers, Asking $27,000 Meadow Ledge Resort Aluminum Grumman Body, 413-433-1479 available. May-October ______Call (508)892-8861 workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5 MUST SELL! Shelves. Rebuilt speed, lots of extras. $70,500 Transmission/Motor, $22,000 508-278-6123 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Call D&M Towing & Recycling 1997 24’ 2001 Low $90’s. Dutchman Pop-Up Call (508)885-4727 (508)765-8848 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 508-887-3645 “Woodland Park” 11’ Area Behind Seats Camper Who Has 50 Late Model Excellent Condition TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Beautiful Custom Design, Coleman Niagra Class-C’s For Sale? 14,100GVWR Model 1007 40’ Park Model Trailer. Sleeps 6 Sliding Glass Door Pop-Up Fuller Call 5pm-8:30pm Great Condition. Heat, Entrance, Full Bath, Great Condition! Heat, 508-867-6546 2006 Camp 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. 3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 Inside/Outside Stoves, Motorhome 1994 Chevy 3/4 $2700 Central Air Out Truck Cap Slide-Out Dinette, • From 22-31 Feet 2003 Chevy 413-537-0619 Winter Insulation Package Gray, 6ft with sliding front Refrigerator, Inside/Outside • With And Without Slides Shower, Toilet, Lots Of Ton Paid $47,000 New. window & side windows & • Gas & Diesel 350 V8, 2WD, excellent Venture Asking $29,995 OBO Storage. Sleeps 6-8. Michigan 1998 Lance locking back window. Used 2 The Largest Class C condition, 190k miles, new 75K miles, in very good 617-524-6220 months, brand new. Stored Asking $6800 condition. Asking $6000 or Payloader & Squire 9800 508-248-5620 Display On tires, recent brakes and in heated garage. Fits 2005 tuneup. $3000. best offer. Backhoe Model 75 2002 12x40 Park Ford F-350 Truck Super Cab. The East Coast! Call Tatyana, Truck Camper Call (774)272-1192 Snowplow 11’ 3” A/C, electric jacks, 3 $1100. All With Warranties (508)949-6082 Model RV Gulfstream B Diesel, Runs Good burner stove/oven, sleeps 5, (like brand new) on beautiful (508)729-9177 View Them 24/7 At 1996 Ford E-250 30 gallon propane tank, lot in campground can be Touring Cruiser www.fullerrv.com 3/4 Ton Heavy Duty, 2003 Isuzu NPU Also: generator ready. Full dry used for a full 6 months (15 Extended Utility Van. bath, solar panel, 2 awnings, 2004 Or Visit Us 16 ft Box Truck Gravely Tractor April-15 October every year) 7 Days A Week At 75k Miles On Engine, double sinks. Lot paid for until 2097. Full Bath, Twin Beds, Slide. V8 automatic transmission, Exceptional Unit, 12MPG 150 Shrewsbury St 186k Original Miles. And Parts $6800 $48,000 33’ Travel Trailer Well Maintained. A/C, power steering, power Currently On-Site In Park $32,900 OBO Boylston, MA Call (508)347-7300 Call Mike (508)949-9174 Call Don (508)344-9499 1-800-338-2578 Tool Shelves. Great For brakes. Runs great, very (Woodstock, CT) 2007 Scooter Floor Coverings! clean, 10 ft loading ramp. 1999 ROCKWOOD 2002 Citation Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen By Redstreak $2100 $10,000. Porch, Corner Lot, Shed. Call Mike Call (774)230-1437 EHICLES ANTED ROO Park Features: Family 50cc TURBO With 760 VANS/TRUCKS 767 V W 31Ft. Travel 508-269-2420 Heat, A/C, Inside/Outside Trailer Activities, Pool, Inexpensive Luggage Rack 2003 Silverado Stove, Awning, & Comfortable Living. $1050 1982 Chevy C10 1996 Isuzu Oasis Resse Hitch Included. $12,999 Park Is Open April-October. Call (508)476-9885 2500 HD Asking $4000 One owner, kept on site, $35,000 Silverado Mini-van Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, $ Please Call After 5pm nice camper, includes back (Includes Lot) 350 Motor, Partially grey, loaded, leather, 508-885-5431 (looks like a Honda ladder, spare tire, 860-923-2549 Restored. Needs Carburetor. Odyssey). Runs great, very tonneau, chrome step, tow ROSS RECYCLING 2000 Winnebago awning, electric jack, sleeps 352-314-0003 $500 OBO clean, everything works. package, excellent condition. 6, lots of storage, huge Call Sam Kelly Blue Book says $4100, Call (978)697-0706 We Pay More!! Chieftain bathroom, queen bed, 1 large 774-318-1121 but will sell for $3700. slide-out in living room & Call (508)892-8690 2005 Ford F350 Model 35U dinette area. Pictures on All Scrap Metals, 40k Miles, Loaded, Many 4x4 Crew Cab XLT www.breezybendrv.com 35’ Park Model 1982 GMC 350 6.0L V-8 Diesel Cars, Trucks Extras. No Pets/Smoking. Call (508)987-1519 for 1996 Town & Must See! Trailer Van Stake Body With Power Gate. Excellent Condition Batteries, more details Fully equipped, furnished Rebuilt Engine. Country LXI Van Loaded - Including Asking $55,000 Motor Home 240k Miles, Recent Sticker FX4 Package. Copper Wire, 508-269-1710 with 10’x35’ attached $1200 32 Foot 2004 RV enclosed room. Heated, A/C, 19 Feet, Has Hot & Cold & Tires. Needs Exhaust. 58k Miles Appliances... friendly neighbors, large Water, Full Bath. 16 MPG 508-461-9097 $900 OBO $27,000 2006 THULE TRAILER On Waterfront (City), 19 MPG (Highway). Call 508-885-9371 (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) field, family activities, access Call 508-943-3812 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Lot to new built in pool, Heater w/Thermostat, Or 508-259-9403 Aluminum, Dual Axle, On 1 1/2 Mile Lake, Registered & Insured. 1985 Ford F-600 Truck Cap Putnam, CT 06260 GVW 6000 lbs. inexpensive comfortable In Beautiful Resort living, located in Woodstock Appraised At $6,500 For 1999 Dodge Pickup Model #C65X12238200, Campground MOVING! Box Truck 1997 Chevy Tahoe Under 200 Miles. CT. Park open April-Oct. Beautiful Maroon & Grey (Short-Bed) REDUCED FOR $25,000 includes lot. 2009 MUST SELL! low miles, runs good, needs $700 obo 860-928-7165 $5250 some new brake lines. $1000 All Major Parts Replaced, QUICK SALE!!! assessment and the R.E. Tax $3700 Good Tires, High Miles, 508-892-0526 Mike 860-935-0072 $34,999 (508)278-7616 or 508-754-2323 or best offer. Call (508)922-3936 Leather. 508-989-8165 (508)450-0689 Wife Got Another Car. Truck Cap High-top Mini $2500 Cash Takes It! White Fiberglass, With Wheelchair Runs Strong Sliding Windows, Tinted 508-615-2540 Glass, Cargo Rack. Van Needed 4 Years Old, Fits ‘97-’03 In excellent running IT’S HERE, THIS YEAR’S F-150 Extended Cab (6’ Bed). 1997 Dodge Asking $500 condition with fully Dakota Sport 4x4 508-736-3114 automatic wheel chair lift Power everything, 122K and closing doors. BIGGEST TENT SALE! miles, looks good, runs 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Please leave message good. Rhino spray on bedliner. CAT D8H (508)764-2807 FRI 8AM-6PM • SAT 8AM-6PM • SUN 10AM-2PM Asking $4000. Call (508)867-3741 Bulldozer Lincoln Town Car “A TRUE 24 HOURS OF PURE SAVINGS” Cable Blade - Power Shift Wanted THE 1997 Ford F-250 Runs Good 2002 Or NEWER THE HIGHEST LOW BEST SELECTION OF Diesel 4x4 Dump $12,000 Chuck Gander TRADE-IN (860)928-3477 508-335-1153 VALUES OF INTEREST RATES PRE-OWNED INVENTORY Truck IN THE AREA! New Brakes, Rebuilt THE YEAR! AVAILABLE Transmission, New Tires. Needs Primer On Dump. $8500 OBO 1991 Dodge Dakota Xtra-Cab Pickup New Brakes & Hubs, YOU FINALLY HAVE Needs Electrical Work. $500 OBO 2006 FORD MUSTANG 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA 508-347-9865 ENOUGH MONEY FOR THAT #11846 V-6, auto, leather, sun-roof # 1784 Like new, only 28K 2006 FORD F-350 1998 Nissan Was $15,995 #11890 crew cab, diesel lariate, 1 owner Was $19,995 $ $ Frontier Pickup NOW 14,888 Over $50,000 Brand New NOW 18,495 4 cylinder auto, bedliner, NOW $32,995 $4700. ‘08/ ‘09 TAURUS SEE THE REAL PROS Call (508)499-6748 AVAILABLE! “MOM” TATOO FOR YOUR BEST DEAL SEE PETE MATHIEU Scott Johnson, Steve Rudd, Paul Taylor, 1999 Ford Ranger TO SAVE THOUSANDS Extended Cab Pickup OFF NEW Rick Brown and Pete Regas V6, 4.0L 131,780 Miles. Recent Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. Runs Well. 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(STATEPOINT) Getting Your The most important quality in a home is how comfortable it is for your family and guests. Garage Organized No matter if you’re dec- orating your current home or building a new (STATEPOINT) one, there are many major After a long summer your garage probably is a mess! and minor touches that If you’re like most homeowners, your garage has become a “catch all” for can add warmth to your things that don’t have places in the house. And now that it’s time to put living spaces: away lawn toys, outdoor furniture and sports equipment, the garage can get * Think Color and even more cluttered. Texture: Give a room a Pretty quickly you have a real mess — difficulty finding tools, no place to richer, cozier feel simply park your car, and a potential safety hazard. by selecting an inviting It’s time to get that garage organized to make it safer and more efficient color scheme. Paint for your family. should be your first choice “It’s always challenging to organize the garage and keep everything in when setting the tone, so order. But it’s easier now than ever, thanks to innovative ways of thinking choose warmer colors like about garage storage and new storage systems that let you arrange your muted browns, rich reds garage your way,” says Dean Dabaco, business development manager for and inviting yellows. ITW Brands, a tools and fastener manufacturer. Paint the entire room or Conventional wisdom for garage storage is broken into three simple steps just emphasize one wall. to remove clutter and ensure safety: Add texture by adding * Keep Only What You Need: Get rid of what you don’t need. If you’re visual layers with blan- undecided about something, you probably can live without it. If something kets and throw pillows on is of sentimental value, box and store it in a less trafficked area, such as the sofas and armchairs. attic. If you haven’t used something for more than two years, consider Choose ones that lend donating it to charity or throwing it away. The garage should be a place of splashes of color to your Deep colors, dramatic lights and fireplaces can enrich home decor. utility, not a museum. furniture. * Plan Where It Goes: Once you’ve determined what you need, map out Also consider texturiz- ovating kitchens — a Uplighting plants can lend your home can add money where things will go. For instance, if you have kids, create a designated area ing walls with creative fin- favorite gathering spot — drama, while downlight- to your pocket. If you to store sports equipment, lawn toys, and other play items. To maximize ishes or designs to add to include open designs ing paintings and family make an energy-efficient space, use the walls as “vertical storage” for your things. visual depth. Rich, flow- with central hearths. photos can warm a room improvement during 2009 * Get It Off The Floor: Floor space is critical. It’s safer without clutter to ing drapes also can Such additions even can with many points of light. or 2010, such as adding a trip over or get in the way when parking your car. Use heavy-duty hooks, enhance the effect. save you money by zone There are even modern 75 percent efficient wood such as Tornado Hooks by E-Z Ancor, to hang garden tools, sports equip- * Home Is Where The heating your home to hearth products, such as or pellet stove, fireplace or ment, lawn chairs, and more. Organizing items on the walls keeps them Hearth Is: Nothing says make it more energy effi- the aptly-titled “X-Fires,” insert, you can receive a 30 accessible, while helping to prevent accidents. warm like a fireplace or cient. that look like wall-mount- percent tax credit, up to Different types of hooks should be used for different items. Install U- wood stove. You can add a * Create Intimate ed plasma TV screens and $1,500,” said Melissa Hooks for rakes, step stools and folding chairs. Extended U-Hooks, mean- new one or retrofit an old Seating Areas: Move sofas are ventless, requiring lit- Barnaby, Retail Product while are perfect for rope, extension wire and bulkier items. Use J-Hooks for fireplace with an energy- and chairs away from tle to install. They can be Manager, Lennox Hearth golf bags, mops and brooms. And Large J-Hooks are great for tires, hoses efficient insert. A hearth walls to create intimate added to major gathering Products. For more infor- and lawn chairs. Ladder Hooks, of course, are for hanging ladders and even easily becomes the focal seating spaces. Arrange places, as well as bed- mation on what enhance- fishing poles or skis. point of a living or family seating around a sunny rooms and baths. ments qualify, visit Think strategically about hook placement, such as placing hooks on the room, especially with seat- window, a fireplace or cre- * Entice the Senses: www.lennox.com. same wall as the side door to allow easy access from the yard to rakes and ing around it. Regardless ate a focal point by adding Soften a room, add a gold- Whether you are lawn chairs. Hang seldom used and potentially dangerous items higher. of decor or heating needs, an area rug. en hue and spice the air enhancing your home on a Hang ladders horizontally so kids can’t climb them. today’s homeowners have * Contemporary Can Be with scented candles. budget, committing to a Choose hooks and organizational systems that can be mounted with or a myriad of choices from Cozy,Too: When most peo- Cinnamon and vanilla are major redesign, or build- without the need for a wood stud, such as those that even mount in drywall. such fireplace and stove ple think warm ambience, two of the more comfort- ing a new home, there are For information on different hook types, visit www.tornadohooks.com. brands as Lennox, traditional and country ing scents. Position can- many creative ways to add “Proper organization will transform your garage into an efficient storage Country Collection, furnishings leap to mind. dles near mirrors to literal and figurative area that’s safer for your family and even your car,” says Dabaco. Security and others. Modern and contempo- reflect light and warmth. warmth to your living Homeowners even are ren- rary can be warm, as well. “Literally warming up spaces. www.TheHeartOfMassachuetts.com 10 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 23, 2009