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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL SELECTMAN: ‘IT STAFF WRITER Although it is still in the MAKES A LOT OF works, officials in Charlton, Sturbridge and Southbridge SENSE’ are considering regionalizing their building inspection BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL services. STAFF WRITER The Charlton building Charlton and Sturbridge are considering inspector creating bylaws that would place restrictions would work on where sex offenders could live. one day in Under the Charlton proposal, Level 2 and 3 Sturbridge sex offenders would be banned from living during one within 500 feet of a school, day care center, week and two park or senior citizen housing. the following The measure will be voted week, under Shawn Kelley photos on at the Tuesday, Nov. 25 an idea special town meeting. formed by A PLUM AFFAIR The measure already has James Malloy Sturbridge some support, including Town SOUTHBRIDGE — Mike Kalber, above, chats with that of Selectman Scott D. Administrator James Malloy. Brown. The Southbridge inspector patrons behind a table full of raffle baskets at the Sugar Plum Fair held at Holy Trinity Church in “I think it makes a lot of would work two days in sense,” he said. “We need to Sturbridge one week and one Southbridge last weekend. At right and below, Charlton’s Susan Howland played harp music for limit where they are.” day the next week. That all to enjoy while they got a bite to eat at the fair. Level 2 offenders have a Scott Brown would average out to three For more photos, turn to page A8. “moderate” risk of re- and a half days each week for offending, while Level 3 individuals have a Charlton and Southbridge “high” risk” according to the state Sex and three for Sturbridge, Offender Registry. Malloy said. First-time violators of the bylaw would be “Then it would just repeat notified that they have 30 days to move. on that cycle. It works for the Second violations carry a $300 fine, with other two towns and it works each day counting as a separate violation. for us,” he said. Landlords and the state sex offender registry In an e-mail sent to would also be notified. The bylaw, however, Charlton Town Administrator Robin L. Craver and Southbridge Town Turn To BYLAWS, page Manager Christopher Clark, Malloy said: “My thought is also that each town would be responsible for the individual costs of each specific office.” Pot law The “proposal,” as Malloy called it, is meant to save Turn To INSPECTOR, page causes Energy assistance could come to town fallout and member Scott Garieri received that per- UESTIONS CONVERSATIONS WITH STURBRIDGE IS ‘STEP A’ mission at the Thursday, Nov. 13 Board of DA: Q Director’s meeting. Both men founded the BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL versation process with them. We’re at Step A group earlier this year. Garieri also serves MUST BE ANSWERED STAFF WRITER right now,” REAS Chief Community on the Sturbridge Board of Selectmen. Residential Energy Assistance for Seniors Outreach Officer Mark Saloio said earlier Creamer, in an e-mail statement Monday, BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL (REAS) officials in Sturbridge have been this week. “From what we’ve seen so far, offered a little more insight. STAFF WRITER “I met with them simply to provide some given the go-ahead to explore the possibility we’re very optimistic.” Area law enforcement officials seeking insights relative to our experience to that of forming a “chapter” of the group in REAS raises money to provide heating guidance from the state on how to enforce Charlton. assistance to Sturbridge senior citizens. The point. As these discussions between changes in the marijuana possession laws. “All we have done officially is start the con- group’s executive director, Thomas Creamer, Turn To ASSISTANCE, page That change — the pas- sage of ballot Question 2, which decriminalized pos- session of up to an ounce of A VETERAN’S SALUTE marijuana — was set to take effect 30 days from its Election Day passage. Under the new law, violators will face a civil citation and a $100 fine for violating the law. Joe Early “It’s no longer criminal,” Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early said. “There are a lot of questions that Ryan Grannan-Doll photos remain to be answered.” Clockwise, from left, American Two weeks ago, Gov. Deval Patrick direct- Legion Post 391 members salute ed Executive Office of Public Safety and their country during last Friday’s Security (EOPSS) Secretary Kevin M. Burke Veterans Day ceremony at to work with the Attorney General’s Office Charlton Middle School. Middle and district attorneys on how to implement School Principal Katheryn Tucker the modified laws, according to EOPSS applauds her students last Spokesman Terrel Harris. The parties are Friday. American Legion Post looking to discuss the matter, he said, with- 391 member Jeanette Casey out specifying a date. shakes a student’s hand. For Under the new measure, offenders younger more photos, turn to page A14. Turn To MARIJUANA, page

TRIVIA PIONEERS Almanac ...... 2 Calendar ...... B Section SUGAR PLUM There is a house in Obituaries ...... 7 Real Estate ...B Section FAIR SHOCK HILL Rockport built of news- Police Logs ...... 5 Sports ...... 14-15 INDEX INDEX PAGE 4 PAGE 16 paper. True or False? Opinion ...... 10 Answer inside. 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, November 21, 2008 www.charltonvillager.com Special town meeting on tap VILLAGER ALMANAC VOTERS FACE TOUGH DECISIONS THEY SAID IT BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER “I think it makes a lot of sense. We need to limit CHARLTON — A sex offender “I thought it was prudent bylaw, the highway facility and cap- and timely that we enact this where they are.” ital spending decisions will all come bylaw so that way we have — SELECTMAN SCOTT BROWN before voters at another special town meeting this coming week. some protection for our ON A PROPOSED SEX OFFENDER BYLAW. Set for 7 p.m. Nov. 25 (two days respective sensitive areas.” before Thanksgiving Day) at the Charlton Middle School, voters will — POLICE CHIEF JAMES OPEN TO CLOSE again have the chance to approve spending $3.5 million for the pro- PERVIER, ON A PROPOSED SEX CHARLTON TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 posed highway department opera- OFFENDER BYLAW. Board of Selectmen (248-2206): tions facility. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. A debt exclusion, which would Tuesdays ...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. raise property tax bills by approxi- SEX OFFENDERS to replace a police cruiser. Her capi- Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. Town Clerk (248-2249): mately $60 annually, is proposed to tal spending plan also calls for Monday to Thursday ...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. fund the project. Bids for the project Proposed by the Charlton Police $49,400 for new police radios, $7,000 Fridays ...... Closed Department, the sex offender bylaw to store town hall archives and expire Thursday, Dec. 4, Selectmen 1st and 3rd Tuesday ...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. Chairman Rick Swensen said earli- would ban Level 2 and 3 sex offend- $10,000 to paint a part of the town ers from living with 500 feet of er this month. He couldn’t be hall. CHARLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) reached for comment this week. school, park, elderly housing facili- In the wake of the economic crisis ty or day care center. No specific Mondays, Wednesdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project was rejected at last and state budget cuts, town officials Tuesdays, Thursdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. month’s special town meeting, incident prompted this, Police Chief previous agreed to delay them until James A. Pervier said. Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed where it failed to get the required the state provided more informa- Saturday ...... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. two-thirds vote. It was, however, “I thought it was prudent and tion about future local aid payments timely that we enact this bylaw so approved by an Election Day ballot to the town. Walker said she CHARLTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) questions. Voters are required to that way we have some protection believed that pact meant waiting Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. approve the project in both venues. for our respective sensitive areas,” until January or February. For emergencies, dial 911 Selectman Kathleen Walker, who he said. “I’m still convinced that it would has voiced concerns over the proj- Brown supports the idea. be appropriate to wait,” she said. CHARLTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) ect, expressed her opinion. “I think it makes sense,” he said. Brown cited another possibility. Monday to Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “I do want the highway barn to “We need to limit where they are.” “We could decide not to do any- pass now,” she said. The only downside, he said, would thing,” he said. POST OFFICES The project could be revived in a be its application to people wrongly The meeting comes two days Charlton Center Post Office (01507 and 01509) ...... (800) 275-8777 year if it fails the town meeting convicted of sex offenses. before Thanksgiving, a time when Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 vote, she said. Southbridge, Dudley and Webster many people typically travel. Brown SCHOOLS Selectman Scott D. Brown isn’t have similar measures, while said he doesn’t think that fact will Dudley-Charlton Regional School District ...... (508) 943-6888 Sturbridge is considering one. affect attendance. sure about the chances of it passing. Charlton Elementary School ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 Its approval, he said, depends on CAPITAL SPENDING “Could it have some small impact? Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 who attends the gathering. Sure,” he said. Capital spending decisions will Charlton Middle School ...... (508) 248-1423 The facility is slated to be built Shepherd Hill Regional High School ...... (508) 943-6700 also come before voters. Craver is near the Flint Road landfill that is Ryan Grannan-Doll can be Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School ... (508) being capped and would replace the proposing spending $165,000 to reached by phone at (508) 909-4050, or 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 current dilapidated one on North replace a fire department ambu- by e-mail at rgrand@stonebridge- Main Street. lance, $85,400 for a brush cutter, press.com. $48,779 for a dump truck and $40,000 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL State law requires voters approve the spend- adds to the benefit of the building,” Gilrein said STAFF WRITER ing decision, and District Finance Director earlier this year. Voters in Charlton already have a special William Trifone said the schools are covering Spiewak spoke confidently of the measure’s AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH town meeting in the wings — just before the full cost of the election. He put that figure at chances of passing. Thanksgiving, actually — but they’ll be headed $5,000 “I think it has a very good chance of passing,” back to the polls early next month. “It won’t cost the towns a penny,” he said. she said, noting the office has been needed for The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- Voters in both Charlton and Dudley, on Gilrein acknowledged the school system is the past decade. racy in all its news reports. Although numer- Tuesday, Dec. 16, will act on the proposed considering buying a building in Dudley, but Spiewak said she didn’t want to think about ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate administration office for the towns’ school sys- would only locate it as being in “close proximi- the question failing. reporting, mistakes can occur. tem. ty” to Shepherd Hill Regional High School. The vote will be the latest move in the long Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Polls will be open at the Heritage School in A Dudley town meeting is tentatively set for 7 search for more office space for administrators. Charlton from 1-8 p.m., while the Dudley polls p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at the high school, accord- They currently work at sites in Dudley, includ- the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- will be open the same hours at the Dudley ing to Dudley Town Clerk Ora Finn. Trifone ing the high school, and Charlton, with the cur- ly manner. Municipal Complex at 71 West Main St. said a town meeting vote is required to actually riculum coordinator making do with an office If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 If passed, the measure would allow the buy the site. in the high school’s old woodshop. The technol- during normal business hours. During non- Dudley-Charlton Regional School District to go “We’re just in the midst of discussion stages ogy staff works out of a closet. business hours, leave a message in the edi- up to $800,000 in debt to pay for the office that [with the building’s owner],” he said. A previous $1.3-million proposal to build an would house school administrators. The space would include a large conference office at the site of the Charlton Middle School tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your School Choice and reserve funding would pay room for meetings, which could also be used to was considered as well as a $2.3-million project phone call. for the project, with neither town facing proper- host activities not related to the school, Gilrein behind the high school, Spiewak said. The dis- ty tax increases or increased payments to the said. The space is needed as the high school con- trict also considered leasing or modernizing district, according to Superintendent Sean M. tinues to grow, he said, and Spiewak said it existing school facilities that would serve as an Gilrein. would free up more space for students and office. PUBLIC MEETINGS teachers. If residents have any concerns about the proj- “I think it’s really important that people know TUESDAY, NOV. 25 that,” School Committee member Karen “If [a new building] were used as just an ect, Spiewak said they should contact the school Spiewak said. administrative building, I think it would be a district or committee. The Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 hard sell, but used as a joint facility,I think that p.m. in the Town Hall. The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Motorists smile as gas prices fall MONDAY, DEC. 1 The Recreation Commission will meet at BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY a fairly decent job at keeping the prices low,” he price, allowing him to keep his process as low as 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. NEWS STAFF WRITER added, saying that he receives daily bulletins possible. The Fire Station Building Committee will On the cusp of the holiday season, the relief from his wholesale dealer every day announc- As of Nov.11, a gallon of regular gas at Jack’s meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. of continuously falling gas prices couldn’t have ing the current prices, which in turn, dictate cost $2.01, but would hopefully dip down to $1.99 The Water/Sewer Commission will meet come at a better time for local consumers. how much the pump price must be to cover the the next day,according to Sinno. at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. As word of the $1.99 per gallon price at the cost of each gallon sold. “This is a strategy that I’ve adopted over the Cumberland Farms at the corner of Mroczkowski said the transition into a more years and it’s been very good for us,” Sinno Southbridge Street and Main Street in Oxford reasonable price range still has a lot of cus- said, adding that if by opening bell last TUESDAY, DEC. 2 one recent Monday evening spread through the tomers nervously questioning which direction Wednesday, wholesale gas prices are down 7-8 The Board of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. region, the bargain hunting fire was re-ignited. the numbers are moving every time he changes cents, his price may drop as low as $1.95 a gal- in the Town Hall. Many consumers are now shopping around for the prices on his road side sign. lon. The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 the best prices near or below $2. Over all, the decline in price has helped his “What’s allowing me to do this is the volume p.m. in the Town Hall. “Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have fall- business. that I push,” he said, explaining that as one of en for the eighth consecutive week, a period “The amount of gallons that we’ve pumped the only full service stations in the area, the that has seen prices tumble by more than $1.30 has gone up,” he said, adding that one of the amount of gas he is selling has remained pretty WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 per gallon,” according to the American largest increases is in service vehicles that are constant. Automobile Association (AAA). logging more hours on the road now that prices According to the Energy Information The Council on Aging will meet at 9:30 With prices continuing the slide that began in have started to fall. Administration, the pump price of gas reflects a.m. in the Town Hall. early October, gas stations everywhere are post- Mroczkowski said he has observed many peo- a number of different costs. The Cable Access Committee will meet at ing lower and lower prices as the days roll on. ple now overestimating the cost of a fill up, as “The cost to produce and deliver gasoline to 4:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Right here in Southbridge, at Globe Village his station operates under the pay-first pump- consumers includes the cost of crude oil to The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in Fuel (GVF) on the corner of Mill and Main second system. refiners, refinery processing costs, marketing the Town Hall. streets, a gallon of regular gas was going for Abe Abraham, owner of Petro-Max on Route and distribution costs, and finally the retail sta- The Conservation Commission will meet $2.01 one day last week. 131 in Southbridge said when the prices began tion costs and taxes. The prices paid by con- at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. “I hope the prices keep going down,” said to fall a month ago, he saw a significant sumers at the pump reflect these costs, as well Rene Rizk, owner of GVF. increase in customers, but the flow has since as the profits (and sometimes losses) of refin- Rizk went on to explain that larger chain gas dwindled. ers, marketers, distributors, and retail station THURSDAY, DEC. 4 stations have made it difficult to remain com- “In the beginning yes [there was an increase] owners,” a statement on their official Web site, The Ad-Hoc Wildlife Committee will meet petitive, but by keeping his prices as low as pos- but now it’s slowing down,” Abraham said. www.eia.doe.gov, reads. at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. sible, he has maintained a solid customer base. The decline in customers, he said, may be Much of the price is dependent on the price of Charlene Armitage of Ashford, Conn. filled attributed to people preparing for additional crude oil, which according to a New York Times up her tank at GVF yesterday for $33, nearly expenditures during the upcoming holiday sea- report yesterday, is now in the $75 per barrel MONDAY, DEC. 8 half the amount she was paying just a month or son, after which he believes, he will see even range, down from the unprecedented $147 a bar- two ago. fewer,as people financially recover from the gift rel in July. The Cemetery Commission will meet at “I come from Ashford every week,” Armitage giving that takes a toll on everyone’s wallet. With people conscious of the amount of 4:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. said, explaining the GVF is regularly 40-25 cents This creates an uncertainty among gas deal- money they will be spending on the holidays, cheaper than gas in her hometown. ers, as prices decline to stay competitive in and still weary of fluctuating gas prices, the Free Estimates “It’s worth it for me,” she said. “It sure helps attempts to draw in customers, that simply demand for gasoline, at least according to those me. I’m retired and live on a fixed income,” she seem to not be showing up. that sell it, has dropped all around. 508-347-2305 said. “No matter how much you go down, it’s still “Barrels might go down as low as $50 because While Rizk appreciates dealing with pleased dead [at the pumps],” Abraham said. there is no demand now,” Sinno said. “It’s like Closets customers instead of those aggravated by high Beginning the day with a price of $2.13, Petro- the stock market,” he added, “gasoline fluctu- Home Offices prices, he said the decline in price is having an Max’s weekly gas sale of 6 cents off per gallon ates daily.” Garages impact on revenues, as someone filling the had to be reduced even further to stay competi- For up to date information on the cheapest same 30 gallon tank they were driving around tive with neighboring stations, closing the day gas prices in Worcester County, visit with months ago is now paying a fraction of the with a price of $2.01, 12 cents cheaper than his www.worcestergasprices.com. price to do so. previously posted price. A Southbridge resident identified only as Joe, Abraham said his station has typically been News staff writer Christopher Tanguay may said that working as a delivery person, “I defi- the most cost effective filling station in the be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctan- nitely make more of a profit.” immediate area up until recently. [email protected]. “It’s hell spending $60 on a fill up … opposed Further up Route 131, at Jack’s Gas in to only $30, $35 or $40 now,” Joe continued, say- Sturbridge, owner Jamal Sinno has been able to ing that he contemplated quitting his job and keep his station thriving, even during the peak Monson Arts Council presents setting out to find a new one when deliveries prices, with his method of timed deliveries. Its 30th Annual were costing him $110 a week in gas just a cou- Sinno said he schedules his gas deliveries on HOLIDAY ple of months ago. days when the stock market is most salient, Among the three gas stations along Route 169, affording him the cheapest possible wholesale CRAFT FAIR $2.09 was the average SATURDAY, price, with the excep- NOVEMBER 29TH tion being Xtra-Mart’s 9 AM - 4:30 PM one-day only $1.99 a PELLET STOVES gallon price, marked SUNDAY, down from $2.05 as WOOD STOVES • GAS STOVES NOVEMBER 30TH part of their weekly 6 NOON - 4:30 PM cents per gallon gas Flame PP35 Pellet Stove OVER 65 EXHIBITORS IN sale. • Freestanding or Fireplace Insert FOUR BUILDINGS WITHIN A At Ted’s Citgo, on ONE-BLOCK TRIANGLE Route 20 in Charlton, a • 35,000 BTU (Heats 1600 sq.ft.) Special • Auto-ignite • High Efficiency ALL ON MAIN STREET gallon of regular gas (ROUTE 32), MONSON, MA cost $2.05 as of IN-STOCK NOW! NO WAITING! MA PIKE EXIT 8, 32 SOUTH Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11. - Free Admission- “Right now, I would love to be at $1.99,” said Terek Mroczkowski, manag- er of the station and 28 Riedell Rd, Off Rte 16, Douglas MA 01516 son of the current 508-476-7664 Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm (open Labor Day) owners. Sat & Sun 12 - 4pm “I think we’re doing

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BY TERESA A. FRANCO past and they are extremely enjoyable for her students. paper they have written and it knows how competitive it is them with opportunities they STAFF WRITER thankful for the opportuni- The project will allow stu- plays it back to the kids. to receive one. normally would not have. Many Auburn and Bay ties. dents to polish their measur- Murphy said she found out Many of the recipients of Path Regional Vocational Bryn Mawr School teacher ing skills by hands on experi- about the voice-feedback the grant said they are Teresa A. France may be Technical High School Kerry LeBreton said she did- ence using Play Doh and Silly headsets while working with extremely grateful to the reached at (508) 909-4136 or e- schoolteachers recently got n’t expect to receive her grant Putty. a reading specialist over the Auburn Chamber of mail her at tfranco@stone- the chance to enrich their when she applied. “If [the students] don’t summer. Commerce for providing bridgepress.com. classroom curriculums “I was very surprised. I enjoy what they’re doing, it “I thought they were amaz- through grants administered have applied for grants in the doesn’t stick in their minds,” ing. The kids got to be like by the Auburn Chamber of past and haven’t received any she said. “But when it’s more rock stars,” she said. Commerce. before,” she said. hands on they remember it.” Mary D. Stone Principal On Wednesday,Nov.12, dur- LeBreton is spending her Hamdan added that Elizabeth Chase is using her ing the Chamber’s monthly grant on “The Laugh Out Auburn is fortunate to have grant money to fund a project meeting at College of the Loud Listening and Acting this opportunity because the whole school can benefit Holy Cross in Worcester the Center-Become a Superstar!” other local communities, like from. Be Excited About grants were distributed to the project. It will allow her stu- Worcester, do not have grants Reading (B.E.A.R) Book teachers in the total amount dents to listen to stories out like this. Buddies will provide books in of $2,928. loud and act out the stories Some of the recipients have a format in which an Assistant Vocational weekly. received grants in the past advanced reader can help a Director and Auburn LeBreton said she project and say that they found the non-experienced on. The left Chamber Liaison Donald thinks her students will get a projects they used the money hand pages of the book have Montville said during the better understanding of com- for useful in the classroom. text at a higher level and the breakfast that 13 grants were prehensive skills. Julia Bancroft Elementary right side has easier text, awarded out of 37 applicants. “The kids are definitely School teacher and grant geared toward beginners. Each teacher received up to actors and actresses and I recipient Corinne Murphy Chase said that this will allow $250 to use as funding for a think they’ll be able to learn said she is thrilled about older students to be paired project of their choosing. by telling stories,” she said. receiving the grant again this with younger student or par- “[The grants] will allow the “[The students] will be able to year because she had success ents can read along with their teachers to supplement their take it to another level with it last year. child. typical budget with things instead of just listening to the Murphy’s project for the “It’s going to allow the they might not be able to story.” grant this year is called stronger reader to model flu- Teresa A. Franco photo budget,” Montville said. Bryn Mawr School teacher “Whispers Can Speak ency and enhance compe- The Bay Bath Regional Vocational High School recipients of the He also said that Bay Path Misa Hamdan said she pre- Loudly.” It is an acoustical tence in both parties,” she Auburn’s Chamber of Commerce’s mini-grants at the Chamber’s month- has had very good luck with dicts that the project she is voice-feedback headset that said. ly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, at College of the Holy Cross in grants from the Auburn funding with her grant, the students can speak into Chase said she is pleased to Worcester. The grants give the teachers the opportunity to fund proj- Chamber of Commerce in the “Stick with Math,” will be while reading a book or a receive the grant because she ects they normally wouldn’t be able to with their budgets. Dudley-Charlton Schools discuss parent survey results

BY PATRICK SKAHILL 190 responses received were from parents with the district’s curricu- School Committee members such as TIMES STAFF WRITER children at the elementary level. lum was accommo- Catherine Kabala said they weren’t surprised CHARLTON — Less than 5 percent of par- An additional 28 percent came from middle dating of their child’s at the number of “Don’t Know” answers to ents and community members responded to school parents and 38 surveys, or 20 percent of needs and provided many of the questions — since parents, she the Dudley-Charlton Regional School the total, came from high school parents. an adequate academ- argued, aren’t the ones using the school com- District’s recent survey about curriculum, Administrators also received 11 surveys from ic challenge. puters on a daily basis. technology and school climate issues, but community members with no students cur- “Most of the par- Regardless, when it came to more quantifi- administrators are still confident these results rently in the district. ents said they were able questions such as the convenience of will help shape policy in the coming months. General issues such as the level of challenge aware of what the electronic communication with school offi- “The survey was well rounded … and I think students receive from their classes and school covers [in the cials, an approximate average of 70 percent of representative of a general feeling in the dis- whether or not homework levels are appropri- classroom] and think respondents agreed the district was on the trict,” said Superintendent Sean Gilrein, ate made up a large portion of the survey. Gilrein [their children] have right track. adding how he hoped to increase the number When it came to homework, Tully reported access to a good pro- “Overall, most parents are satisfied with the of survey responses next year. “I think we’ll respondents with students at the lower grade gram preparing them overall use of technology at the school,” Tully want to do this on a regular basis … but we’re levels were more apt to think homework levels for their future,” Tully said. said. moving in the right direction.” were “appropriate” for their children. The majority of respondents at all grade lev- Turning an eye to school culture and cli- The 41-question survey, which closed Oct. According to survey results, nearly 90 per- els also agreed the curriculum was adaptive to mate issues, a strong majority of respondents 17, covered a wide range of topics spanning cent of parents with elementary level students changing times and technologies. said parent-teacher communication was good, everything from school culture to technology said homework levels were fine, but about 25 In general, technology was an area respon- especially at the elementary level where more initiatives, curriculum concerns and general percent of parents with students at the middle dents said was well utilized within the dis- than 90 percent of responders praised the parental comments. and high school levels responded their chil- trict, but several questions such as “Internet level of contact schools have with parents. Curriculum Director Nancy Tully outlined dren were getting “too much.” Monitoring” and whether or not students are Respondents also gave high scores to the dis- the results to the School Committee While outlooks on homework were a little taught to evaluate responses elicited “Don’t trict in the categories of community involve- Wednesday, Nov. 12, saying 46 percent of the divided, respondents at all grade levels agreed Know,” responses from parents. ment, safe environments and town reputation. While parent-teacher communication scored well, several responders said they nev- Helping you take great care ertheless hoped to see even more parent- of your pet. teacher communication, especially online through Web sites and the Internet. 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Road. Party spoken to. Saundersdale Road. Services rendered. CHARLTON — 11:09 p.m. — Motor vehicle stop at 19 CHARLTON — 1:23 p.m. — Motor vehicle stop at J Worcester Road and 1 Stafford St. Red 2003 Honda Accord oper- Hammond and Stafford Street. Citation/warning issued. ated by Jillian T. Pierce, 19, 101 Worcester St., second floor, CHARLTON — 6:37 p.m. — Concerned citizen at Prindle Hill Southbridge. Summons issued for operation of motor vehicle and Burlingame roads. Could not locate. with revoked registration and operating uninsured motor vehicle. Vehicle towed. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 FRIDAY, NOV. 14 CHARLTON — 11:16 p.m. — Warrant service on Harrington MONDAY, NOV. 17 CHARLTON — 4:23 a.m. — Burglar alarm at Miniature Tool Road. Could not locate. and Die, 90 Worcester Road. Building checked/secured. CHARLTON — 6:38 p.m. — Animal hit on Oxford Road. CHARLTON — 10:01 a.m. — Assault on Sturbridge Road CHARLTON — 8:01 a.m. — Motor vehicle stop at 72 New Vehicle towed. (Route 2). Investigated. Spencer Road. Red 1993 Lincoln owned/operated by Dana CHARLTON — 3:18 p.m. — Warrant service on Harrington CHARLTON — 8:44 a.m. — Road hazard on Gould Road. Hendrickson, 38B Parson Hill Road, Worcester. Vehicle towed Road. Could not locate. Removed hazard. for being unregistered, uninsured and operated on a revoked CHARLTON — 12:55 a.m. — Warrant service on Harrington CHARLTON — 7:08 p.m. — Burglar on Sturbridge Road license. Criminal complaint issued. Road. Could not locate. (Route 20). Investigated. CHARLTON — 11:08 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident at 30 CHARLTON — 12:39 a.m. — Suspicious activity on CHARLTON — 4:26 a.m. — 911 hang up on Masonic Home Bond Road. Grey 1993 Buick Century operated by Joshua Harrington Road. Could not locate. Road. Party spoken to. Wibley, 16 Country Lane, Oxford. Vehicle towed. Investigated. CHARLTON — 7:22 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident at TUESDAY, NOV. 11 SUNDAY, NOV. 16 Charlton Food Mart (near Charlton Optical, 109 Masonic Home CHARLTON — 3:13 p.m. — Warrant service on Harrington CHARLTON — 7:57 p.m. — Threats on Hollywood Drive. Road). Black 2005 Dodge Caravan operated by Diana Macaruso- Road. Could not locate. Party spoken to. Carignan, 232 North Sturbridge Road, Charlton. Second vehi- CHARLTON — 12:09 a.m. — Noise complaint on Harrington CHARLTON — 12:17 p.m. — Assist other agency at 48B cle operated by Brandon J. Fornaro, 9 Merriam Circle, Road. Could not locate. North Sturbridge Road. Charlton. Services rendered. CHARLTON — 1:38 p.m. — Neighbor complaint at 86 Oxbow CHARLTON — 9:23 P.M. — Motor vehicle accident on Route ARRESTS/CHARGES Road. Party spoken to. 20 westbound, in front of CVS (Worcester Road). Blue 2004 Toyota Corolla operated by Dahn Thompson King, 4 Maple St., THURSDAY, NOV. 13 Saturday, Nov. 15 Charlton. Tractor truck (2007) operated by John Joseph Meizis III, 2819 Florence, S.C. Services rendered. CHARLTON — 1:47 a.m. — Officers Derek Gaylord and CHARLTON — 3:13 a.m. — Suspicious motor vehicle at 210 Steven Madelle arrested, 29-year-old Southbridge resident Southbridge Road. Black 2002 BMC Yukon. Owner Carl J. CHARLTON — 11:20 p.m. — Disabled motor vehicle at Charlton Chinese (Sturbridge Road). White 1990 Honda SE Adam Tremblay after stopping the vehicle he was driving on Christiansen Jr., 3C Sturbridge Road, Charlton City.Could not North Main Street. He is charged with a marked lanes viola- locate. Accord owned by Emilio Alers, 21 High St., first floor, left, Southbridge. Assist citizen. tion, speeding, a fourth offense of not possessing a registra- CHARLTON — 11:49 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident at tion. He also faces one count of driving under the influence of Center Depot Road and Stafford Street. Grey 2002 Toyota THURSDAY, NOV. 13 alcohol. Tacoma operated by Robert Richard, 132 East Charlton Road, Spencer. White 2005 Nissan Altima operated by Malcolm CHARLTON — 10:36 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on TUESDAY, NOV. 11 Chisholm, 365 Main St., Spencer. Vehicle towed. Masonic Home Road. Investigated. CHARLTON — 4:33 p.m. — Domestic disturbance at 31 CHARLTON — 10:10 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on CHARLTON — 11:14 p.m. — Officers Derek Gaylord and Prindle Hill Road. Unfounded. Southbridge Road (Route 169). Steven Madelle arrested 47-year-old Philip Larocque, of 217 CHARLTON — 8:11 p.m. — Medical emergency at 51 H CHARLTON — 8:35 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Sturbridge Road (Route 20) after stopping the vehicle he was Putnam Road. Transported to hospital. Sturbridge Road (Route 20). Investigated. driving on that public way. He is charged with driving with a CHARLTON — 10:20 p.m. — Disturbance at 30 Bay Path CHARLTON — 12:34 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident on suspended license.

NEWS BRIEFS The Biggest Losers gerbread houses. Take chances to win the be announced. The sparkling trees and ginger- Win Cash There’s lots to do during trees, the gingerbread houses, monetary bread houses will move on to brighten homes prizes and some special holiday items. Enjoy and businesses throughout the area. Weight Loss Challenge the Festival of [Giving] Christmas music from 5-7 p.m., then join in for Help celebrate our 11th year of giving. Join 12-week class only $35 to join our first-ever “Christmas Karaoke” from 7-9 the festivities and join the fight against breast Trees p.m. Free door prizes will be awarded through- cancer. For information call 508-764-0310 out the night. For more information, go to Classes starting Nov. 24 SOUTHBRIDGE — It’s all about Christmas, Friday, Dec. 5 is “Opening Day,” and the www.sparklingtrees.com, or call Sue Hapgood and it’s all in the Hall. It’s magical, sparkling, doors are open to all from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. It’s at 508-347-2904. and lots of fun. also “Senior Citizen Day,” so admission is free — Submitted by the committee for the Start the holiday season off with a walk for anyone 62 or over. Festival of [Giving] Trees through an enchanted forest. Enjoy the beauty There will also be a special senior lunch for of one hundred sparkling and uniquely deco- $3.50, and free raffles will be held throughout rated holiday trees. Take raffle chances to win the day. one. Friday’s events end with the festival’s annu- The 11th Annual Festival of (Giving) Trees al “Gala,” a celebratory party from 7-11 p.m. returns to LaSalle Reception Center at Notre The Gala includes live entertainment, hot and Dame in Southbridge for four exciting days, cold hors d’oeuvres, a fantastic, holiday-gift December 4-7. inspired Silent Auction, a cash bar, and tree This joyous annual event is a fundraiser to viewing. fight breast cancer. The proceeds support the Tickets are $20 per person and only sold in True Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, the advance. For ticket information, contact Silent Spring Institute and the Harrington TRIVIA VILLAGER

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She previously worked for Vincent Hospital, after an ill- City of Worcester Parks Department, until he Scotia. many years at the former American Optical ness. retired. Her daughters, Mary Wilson of Nokomis, Co. in Southbridge. He leaves his wife, Theresa He enjoyed hunting with his friends, and Dawn Robles of Charlton and Gail Mageau of She enjoyed crocheting, and sewing, plants M. (Plante) Boulanger; two fishing and playing pitch with his grandson Southbridge; her grandchildren, Deeanna and gardening, and she was an avid yard-saler. stepdaughters, Danielle M. Daniel. Hunt of Vernon, Conn., Jason Mageau of Most of all, she was a loving and dedicated Duquette of Georgia and A funeral service was held Friday,Nov.14 in Southbridge, Alex Mageau of Southbridge, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Christine M. Duquette of Auburn; four grand- the Kelly Funeral Home, 154 Lincoln St. Burial Jessica Mendez of Worcester, Nicholas Robles Services for Mrs. Hunt were held Sunday, children; and four great-grandchildren. was at Worcester County Memorial Park, of Southbridge, Jamie Hunt of Port Charlotte, Nov. 16 in the Elm Street Congregational Two brothers and a sister, all predeceased Paxton. Fla. and Danyel Cherry of Nokomis; and eight Church, Elm Street, Southbridge. him. Condolence book available at www.kellyfu- He was born in Charlton, son of the late neralhome.com. Joseph A. and Lillian (Menoche) Boulanger, Gloria L. Ells CHARLTON — Gloria L. (Cavanugh) Ells, a The funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 13, lifelong resident of Charlton, passed away sur- with a Mass in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H Joseph J. Kwasniewski, 85 rounded by her loving family after a long ill- Putnam Road Ext. Burial will be at a later WEBSTER — Joseph He worked for many years on the Highway ness. date. "Lefty" J. Kwasniewski, 85, of Department for the Town of Webster, retiring She leaves her son, David Ells and his wife, Gloria touched the hearts and lives of every- 5B Golden Heights, died in 1971. Melanie; her daughter, Mary and her hus- one who she came in contact with and will be Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the He was a World War II United States Army band, Kevin Despres; her grandchildren, sorely missed by one and all. Gloria's motto Transitional Care Unit, veteran. He was also a member of the Virginia, Jordan, Melissa, Erik, and Courtney, was "Smile and Be Happy.” Hubbard Regional Hospital. American Legion. and a great-grandson, Logan. She also leaves In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to He leaves his wife of 60 A memorial Mass was held Saturday, Nov. behind her devoted seven loving brothers and the Lupus Foundation at 2000 L. Street, N.W., years, Loretta B. 15, in Saint Joseph Basilica, Whitcomb Street, sisters. Suite 710, Washington, D.C. 20036 or phone 212- (Mikolajczak) Kwasniewski Webster. Burial will be at a later date in Saint Gloria was a bus driver for Southbridge 349-1155. of Webster; two daughters, Kathleen Bond and Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster. Livery for several years, and was manager of The Robert J. Miller/Charlton Funeral her husband, Raymond, of Charlton and Donations may be made to the American the Charlton Beagle Club. She retired several Home, 175 Old Worcester Road, directed the Maryann Antinarella and her husband, Gary, Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, years ago from the Monson State Hospital. arrangements. of Holden; four grandchildren; and two great- MA 01701. grandchildren. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Lefty was born in Webster, son of the late School St., Webster is directing the arrange- Francis P. Krevosky, 87 Joseph and Mary (Ostrowski) Kwasniewski, ments. and lived in Webster all his life. OXFORD — Francis P. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War "Hank" Krevosky Sr., 87, of II. Main Street, died Friday,Nov. Mr. Krevosky worked for the Oxford 7 at Hubbard Regional Ambulance Service and the Oxford Highway Hospital in Webster. Department for 26 years, retiring in 1995. John R. Panchuk, 74 He is survived by his wife Previously he worked as a union carpenter. of 61 years, Theresa M. (Saad) He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post CHARLTON — John R. Rockville, Conn. Krevosky of Oxford; three 5663 and was a member of the American Panchuck 74, of 100 Masonic He was born in Hartford, Conn., son of John children, Susan A. Bond and Legion Post 58, both in Oxford. Mr. Krevosky Home Road, passed away W. and Anna (Zinker) Panchuck, and lived in her husband, Willis of Charlton, Francis P. was a member of the Auburn Sportsman's Saturday, Nov. 8 in Charlton over 40 years. Krevosky Jr. of Oxford, and David M. Club, the Knights of Columbus Council 4241 Harrington Memorial John was a Korean War veteran. Krevosky and his wife, Susanna, of Oxford; in Oxford and St. Ann's Church in North Hospital, Southbridge. He worked many years in glass manufactur- three sisters: Gladys "Toots" Pacenka of Oxford. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his His wife, Mary R. ing companies. Oxford, Mary Lamoureux of Lynn, and Jean garden. (Wilkinson) Panchuck, died A service was held Friday, Nov. 14, in the Holmes of Rhode Island; five grandchildren; A memorial Mass was held Thursday, Nov. in 2006. Robert J. Miller/Charlton Funeral Home, 175 four great-grandchildren; and many nephews 13, at St. Ann's Church, 652 Main St., North John leaves behind a son, Robert Panchuck Old Worcester Road. Burial was in West Ridge and nieces. Oxford. Burial was in at North Cemetery, of Illinois; two daughters, Paula Spears and Cemetery. Three brothers, John, Steve and Edward Oxford. Jessie Panchuck, both of Florida; eight grand- Memorial contributions may be made to: Krevosky, and a sister, Stella Perry, prede- Memorial contributions may be made to St. children; and two sisters, Helen Golden of Last Chance Humane Society, City Depot ceased him. Ann's Church, P.O. Box 488, North Oxford, MA East Windsor, Conn. and Fran Mesick of Road, Charlton City, MA 01508. He was born in Auburn, the son of the late 01537. John and Josephine (Osmulski) Krevosky,and The Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., was a lifelong resident of Oxford. Oxford, directed the arrangements. David Usher, 27 SPENCER — David A. Usher, 27, of 29 He was a plumber for the past five years and John J. Gengarelli Jr., 70 Woodside Road, formerly of Leicester, died worked for area plumbing contractors. Thursday, Nov. 13 at UMASS Memorial, Lake He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying MILLBURY — John J. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. Avenue, Worcester, after being stricken ill. hunting, fishing, hockey and many other "Jack" Gengarelli, Jr., 70, of He served in the Massachusetts Army He leaves his parents; Joseph C. & Brenda A. sports. Millbury, passed away National Guard 181st Infantry Battalion in (Nicoletti) Usher of Leicester; his paternal The family wishes to extend a special thank Monday, Nov. 10 in the Worcester. grandmother, Marjorie Usher of Worcester; you to all those that helped them from Staff 7 University of Massachusetts Jack worked many years as an electrician his brother, J. Anthony Usher of Leicester; in the ICU at UMASS. Hospital after being stricken for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at and a large extended family. The funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 20, ill at home. the Glavin Regional Center in Shrewsbury, David was born in Worcester. from the Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Jack is survived by his before retiring in 2002. He previously was an He was a 1999 graduate of Bay Path Main St. Leicester, with a Mass in St. Joseph's beloved wife of 50 years, electrician 26 years for the General Motors Regional Vocational Technical High School in Church, 759 Main St., Leicester. Burial was in Marie A. (Ritacco) Corporation at the Framingham Assembly Charlton. Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester. Gengarelli; four devoted children, Debra A. Plant before they closed operations. Walls and her husband, Bobby of Rochdale, Jack was a gentle man with a great sense of Sandra J. Kosmider and her husband, Ed, of humor who devoted his life to his family. His Charlton, Mark J. Gengarelli and his wife, grandchildren, who called him "Buggy" were Wendy, and Christopher J. Gengarelli, all of his inspiration, his wife, and children his Millbury; a brother, Richard Gengarelli and cherished possessions. They enjoyed the fami- th Annual his wife, Rosaria, of Naples, Italy; two grand- ly gatherings at holidays, vacations in Maine 14 children, Scott Grabauskas and his wife, and family special occasions. Besides his fam- Becky, and Devon Gengarelli; two step-grand- ily,Jack enjoyed the outdoors, in fishing, hunt- children, Corissa and Jeffrey Walls; many ing and bird watching and took great pride in HILLTOP HOLIDAY HOUSE cousins, nieces and nephews. his yard and garden. Country Crafts & Holiday Gift Shop Jack was born in Worcester, the son of the A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 75 South Street, Rt. 96 (off Rt. 16) * Douglas, Massachusetts late John J. Gengarelli Sr. and Stella (Sage) 15 in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, We’ve turned our farmhouse & barn into a wonderful holiday gift shop that features Gengarelli, and has lived in Millbury more 370 Plantation St. Burial will be at the conven- an array of merchandise made by more than 30 local artists and crafters. than 42 years. ience of the family. Enjoy holiday music and free refreshments while you browse and shop. Friday, December 5 – 2pm to 7pm LOCAL NEWS, ONLINE Saturday, December 6 – 10am to 4pm Sunday, December 7 – 10am to 4pm 24/7. Call (508) 476-1518 for directions & details. Send all obituary notices to the Book-signing Event: Two Sisters & The Silver Spoon Cookbook AVAILABLE Canned-food collection station for the People’s Pantry in Douglas WHEN YOU ARE. All local. All the time. Charlton Villager,25 Elm St., TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected].

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SOUTHBRIDGE — Matthew Toon, 8 of Sturbridge, smiles for the camera during the Sugar Plum Fair held at Holy Trinity Church this weekend.

SOUTHBRIDGE — Caitlin Butz, 9, of Charlton, pokes through a table of jewelry.

SOUTHBRIDGE — Olivia Lincourt, 13, of Worcester, helps out in the kitchen of Holy Trinity Church.

SOUTHBRIDGE — Barbara Kalber, of the Holy Trinity Church chats with customers during the annual sugar SOUTHBRIDGE — Priscilla Reich, of Fiskdale, stands behind her booth of jewelry. plum fair. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, November 21, 2008 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9

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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND EDITORIAL On the wings Keep letters, of angels Sound Offs comes hope

aybe you never flowing in knew Adam Bullen. Chances Mare pretty good The election season is behind us, but that you knew — or know — that doesn’t mean you don’t still have a someone like him. Bullen was just 30 years old lot on your mind. when cancer claimed his life. We know, in this day and age of At a time when he should advanced technology, there are many have been looking forward to IRD S the next 30 years, he was, outlets for expression of thought. The B ’ instead, leaving behind a Charlton Villager is proud to offer one NEST stunned family that would of them. somehow have to pick up the pieces. We offer three ways to get your point WALTER BIRD If that sounds familiar, it’s across in the newspaper: either by because cancer isn’t a writing a letter to the editor, with an stranger; it visits too many TO THE EDITOR folks, too many families — sometimes with a lit- anonymous Sound Off or by writing a tle advanced warning, often unannounced. It longer opinion piece as part of our doesn’t bother knocking and waiting to be let in. popular Your Turn columns. In an Alicea grateful to be re-elected as state rep. Cancer doesn’t have manners, doesn’t know effort to encourage understanding of boundaries. To the Editor: During my second term in office, I will If it did, you can bet Adam and his family and compliance with the rules and I am writing to express my sincere and work to continue addressing the most press- would have barricaded themselves inside a guidelines for submitting a letter or humble gratitude to the voters of the 6th ing issues facing our district and state. fortress to keep this unwelcome guest at bay. Worcester District, who have granted me the Resolving the economic crisis and the prob- Sound Off, the Charlton Villager occa- Wouldn’t we all. honor and opportunity to serve a second lem of rising health care costs, promoting In the end, cancer found its way to Adam and sionally publishes its Op-Ed policies. term as state representative. Serving as their local education support, and fighting for took a grip he couldn’t shake. When he died, it All letters to the editor must be state representative over the past two years resources and programs that help our most might have been easy for his family to slide into has been a true privilege, and I am inter- vulnerable citizens are among my many pri- signed and must include a place of res- that fortress, slam shut the doors and pull down minably grateful that I will be able to contin- orities for the next legislative session. I look the shades. idence. A phone number is required ue this job that I love. I am proud to have re- forward to working with constituents and Thank God for so many of us that they didn’t. with all letters, for verification pur- earned their confidence and trust on Nov. 4, local leaders to address the many needs and Better still, thank God for so many friends, poses. There is no strict word limit for and I promise that I will continually work to challenges affecting our community and families and utter strangers who, for no other sustain that trust while representing the vot- state. reason than to keep Adam’s memory alive and letters, but we encourage our readers ers and the needs of our community on Thank you again for this great honor and help others fight one of the most feared diseases to observe brevity in their submis- Beacon Hill over the next two years. for giving me the opportunity to continue we know. sions. The editor reserves the write to While we face challenging times ahead, I serving this area over these next two years. These folks are called Adam’s Angels. am confident in our ability to come together GERALDO ALICEA You may not believe in angels, but I do. My edit any and all submissions at his dis- as a community and state to meet these chal- STATE REPRESENTATIVE wife does. We know. We’ve seen them up close cretion. When a letter is deemed too lenges with conviction and purpose. 6TH WORCESTER DISTRICT and in person. long for the available space, we will, Oh, angels very much exist. They just don’t when possible, attempt to contact the have large, feathery wings and halos over their United Way Big Band fundraiser a success heads — not yet. writer and offer a chance to shorten Adam’s Angels have, for the better part of the the letter. Libel and personal attacks To the Editor: Kim Quinn and Ed Keefe for aiding in the last eight years, voluntarily — and tirelessly — are not permitted. Allow at least 48 The United Way of Southbridge, planning of the event. Thanks as well to worked on behalf of the Adam Bullen Memorial Sturbridge and Charlton held its first Big Bonnie Losavio, Executive Director of the Foundation to raise money in the fight against hours for a confirmation response. Band fundraiser, courtesy of the Southbridge United Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge and cancer. Each year they raise thousands through To submit a Sound Off, call 508-909- Lions Club Big Band and 12 Crane Street’s Charlton and her husband, Joe, for their an annual dinner and auction that has, quite 4077 or send it via e-mail. The same Cannery Row. efforts before and during the event. simply, reached a magnitude of breathtaking proportions. guidelines for letters apply to Sound Nearly 200 people attended the event and I would be remiss if I did not offer special were treated to two and a half hours of music thanks to 12 Crane’s Gabe McCarthy, For its eighth annual function, the foundation Offs, with the exception that names by the 18-piece volunteer band. Local restau- Margaret Morrissey and Rod Murphy for moved to the Sturbridge Host Hotel. There have will not be published. We do not pub- rant owner, Chris Rovezzi, provided the their direct attention in making the evening been a lot of events held in the function rooms lish nicknames. A phone number or e- vocals as Anthony Fors directed the band. the huge success that it turned out to be. there, and many have done more good and Delicious hors d’ouevres were served and a touched more people than could be done justice mail address is required for verifica- cash bar was offered. Thanks to 2008 JOHN LOONEY by mere written words. tion purposes only. Accuracy in all Campaign Chairman Jeff Solari, Events THE UNITED WAY O F SOUTHBRIDGE, It is hard to imagine, however, any event hav- submissions is encouraged, although Committee members Bill Pioppi, Steve Keller, STURBRIDGE AND CHARLTON ing any greater impact than the annual Bullen Arthur Breault, Todd Tallman, Sue Gunnell, fundraiser. It’s hard to imagine any other func- we understand that, often, it is the tion reaching such a depth inside you as to liter- writer’s opinion. ally leave you choking back tears yet feeling so Your Turn columns may be submit- empowered at the same time. One moment Elderbus is reasonable form of transportation there’s a lump in your throat, the next you’re ted, with a word limit between 700-800. helpless to suppress a burst of unsuppressed A name, place of residence, return To The Editor: implemented effective 1/1/09). All of our laughter from your lips. phone number and brief profile are With the downturn in the economy fore- vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts to On this particular Saturday night, the large most on people’s minds, many are under- meet the mobility needs of our clients. hotel function room wasn’t really a room so required. standably anxious about their personal The holiday season is nearly here. Many of much as one giant living, breathing and beating All submissions may be e-mailed to financial situation. us will be searching for a meaningful gift or thing made up of the hundreds of people who [email protected] or sent This is especially true for seniors and the token of appreciation for a grandparent or had come to fly on the wings of angels. They had come to be a part of a story whose first chapter to Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., disabled trying to survive on fixed incomes. parent, or an elderly friend or neighbor. A Access to safe, reliable, and affordable trans- pre-paid transportation pass for services is rooted in tragedy,but whose every subsequent Southbridge, MA 01550, c/o Editor. portation is an often-overlooked challenge offered by Elderbus may be the perfect gift chapter bursts with hope, perseverance, What are you waiting for? Start writ- faced by some of our most vulnerable citi- during these challenging economic times. It courage, and above all, love. ing! zens on a daily basis. can be used at any time during the year, and It’s a story of a family’s love for its son, broth- South Central Massachusetts Elderbus offers a measure of independence to those in er and husband. It’s the tale of so many friends provides transportation services to all town need. It may be particularly appreciated at and their unyielding quest to make sure Adam residents sixty years and older or those with this time, as home-heating costs will further Bullen didn’t die in vain. It’s the story of a foun- disabilities. Transportation to medical stretch the budgets of those living on fixed dation that seems to grow each and every year — appointments, grocery shopping, nutrition incomes. of a cause that doesn’t know of economical or sites, banking, and even to and from work are For information regarding pre-paid trans- political challenges. It knows only of determina- HOW TO SUBMIT just a few of the many reasons people utilize portation passes or our services in general tion and loyalty,of faith and devotion, of convic- LETTERS our services. The cost is minimal. In-town please call 800-321-0243. tion and commitment. trips cost one dollar each way.The fee for out- TIMOTHY O’DAY Here we are in the midst of one of the greatest of-town trips is one dollar, plus 25 cents for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR economical collapses in our nation’s history,and Send letters to the editor to Walter here were all these angels giving in the neigh- Bird at the Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., each additional community (Note: A fare S.C.M. ELDERBUS increase of $0.25 per trip is scheduled to be CHARLTON borhood of $30,000 in the hopes that their money Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to and time will someday be a part of the biggest [email protected]. Allow at conquest in history — the defeat of cancer. least 48 hours for a confirmation There’s a reason why cancer fundraisers are response. Please supply home address Congratulations to Alicea, thanks for the support largely invulnerable to things like the economy. and phone number. Don’t send letters To the Editor: people running the headquarters, to the It’s because all of us — each and every one of us via fax. There is no word count for let- First, I would like to congratulate State Rep. phone bankers, sign holders and the people — either knows someone who has cancer, lost ters, the discerning reader will under- Geraldo Alicea on winning his second term that put up all the signs. Thank you for work- someone to cancer, has battled cancer ourselves, stand that brevity is the key to good as our state rep. of the 6th Worcester District. ing and running a clean campaign. knows someone who knows someone who lost communication. Longer submissions I know he will continue to do a fine job for the And most importantly, you the voters, who someone to cancer, and so on. will be published as space allows. people of his district. believe in State Rep. Alicea. Again, thanks to Cancer is that tragic tie that binds all of us “Your Turn” guest columns can be I would also like to thank all the volunteers everyone. together. In the end, that is what will be its used for longer pieces, and should be from each of the towns of the district that put Eddie Alicea downfall. You see, for an enemy to be truly suc- cessful, it has to divide and conquer. It has to between 700-800 words. in a lot of hours, gave up weeknights and Southbridge weekends to make this win possible. From 508-259-8062 weaken and cripple. It has to replace hope with The editor, at his or her discretion, hopelessness. reserves the right to edit all submissions. Cancer hasn’t done it, though it has tried. It hasn’t done it, yet, and it never will. Not so long as there are friends and family of victims SOUND OFF! who refuse to be the next casualty,who refuse to let someone else be the next victim. It won’t suc- Sound Off is an anonymous forum allowing for ceed so long as there are angels like Adam’s. opinions, ideas, suggestions — basically whatev- Where cancer wants hopelessness, these folks er’s on your mind. E-mail wbird@stonebridge- have piled hope upon hope. Where cancer needs 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 press.com. A verifiable return e-mail address weakness, these people only become stronger Telephone (800) 367-9898 must be included for verfication. Or call 508-764- and stronger. Where cancer wants to divide, Fax (508) 764-8015 4325, ext. 5, to leave a Sound Off message. A these individuals have become as one. www.charltonvillager.com return phone number, for confirmation purpos- There will be more losses, to be sure. There es only, is required. will be more sadness. There will, in all likeli- hood, be a ninth annual Adam Bullen Dinner & RANK WALTER BIRD All Sound Offs will be checked for accuracy, F G. Auction. By that time, the troops will probably JR. although it is understood that, often, it is the CHILINSKI writer’s opinion. have gotten bigger and stronger. EDITOR/EDITOR PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Get ready to Sound Off ! The battle will never be easy.But it will always AT LARGE be fought. By friends. By strangers. By families. By angels. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, November 21, 2008 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Local towns eye sex offender bylaws

week. Sturbridge was prompted to Several methods are used ers but declined to provide to them.” BYLAWS Although he didn’t specify explore its own measure to monitor sex offenders, details. Balancing the rights of continued from page 1 the details of his town’s after neighboring according to several area Dudley has a similar offenders against the issue would not apply to sex idea, because he said they Southbridge did the same, police chiefs. Ford said his bylaw on the books, but that of public safety was also on offenders who moved to a are still being worked out, Saloio said. officers take a “proactive” town’s chief police chief, the chiefs’ minds. Ford said school or other regulated Sturbridge Police Chief Ford noted the impor- approach and use a mapping Steven Wojnar, could not be his proposal wouldn’t tram- area, prior to its passage, or Thomas Ford said the bylaw tance of a sex offender system that plots where reached for comment last ple an offender’s rights. to mentally ill individuals. would be similar to the bylaw. offenders live and work. He week. “The protection of every- Offenders living near facili- Charlton proposal. “I think it’s absolutely said his department has Southbridge instituted its body’s rights are certainly ties built after they moved to “We’re looking to do necessary” in order to pro- fielded some public con- own measure last year, but important,” he said. that home would also be almost the identical same tect residents, Ford said. cerns about offenders. that version also restricts Hurley said he has heard exempt as would individu- thing [as Charlton],” Ford Fourteen Level 2 sex As a town with no such offenders from living near a of people harassing offend- als convicted of sexual said. offenders and a Level 3 bylaw, Leicester Police Chief place of worship. Police ers when he worked as an offenses as minors. Sturbridge Police offender are registered in James Hurley said his offi- Chief Daniel Charette could officer in other towns, but Two Level 2 and five Level Detective Mark Saloio said Sturbridge, according to the cers post flyers around the not be reached on his cell said that has not happened 3 sex offenders are currently no official proposal had registry board. town, notifying residents phone last week. on his Leicester watch. He registered in Charlton, been made yet. So far, the bylaw change when a Level 3 offender Worcester County District stressed that the law needs according to the sex offend- “There are a lot of poten- has the support of moves into the community. Attorney Joseph D. Early, in to be followed. er registry. tial things that are being Selectmen Chairman Steven “We do monitor them a telephone interview, said “I’m a due process type of Children and senior citi- discussed right now,” he Halterman. closely,” he said. he lets towns make their person,” he said. zens need to be protected, said. “At this point, every- “It seems logical or Twelve Level 2 offenders own choices on these types said Brown. thing is being researched.” acceptable to me,” he said. are registered in Leicester, of regulations. Ryan Grannan-Doll can be Charlton Police Chief Ford said he is looking to “In general, I’m for this.” He and Hurley said his depart- “Everyone’s intent here is reached by phone at (508) 909- James A. Pervier could not have voters act on the idea acknowledged not having ment has investigated inci- to protect children,” he said. 4050, or by e-mail at be reached for comment last at the spring town meeting. studied the measure yet. dents involving sex offend- “We pretty much leave it up [email protected] Sturbridge town administrator floats proposal

week. the permanent post, he said, Hall, would spend time in Building Inspector Nick when the number of build- INSPECTOR Malloy said he is using a noting he doesn’t want the other towns, Craver said. Tortis last week. ing permits issued is drop- continued from page 1 similar arrangement town to fall behind on its With knowledge of the “It’s a professional cour- ping. In 2007, Charlton money and maintain decent between West Boylston and inspections. idea but not having seen the tesy,” Meskus said. issued 397 permits relating service levels for each town Sterling to model this area’s Craver voiced her own proposal, Meskus said the Tortis could not be to new homes or remodel- as building inspections sta- arrangement. concerns earlier this month, idea needs to be examined reached for comment. ing, compared to 470 in 2006, tistics decline, he said. So far, officials have saying she is “not necessari- in relation to the effect it Charlton Selectman Scott according to the town’s The idea was floated three responded coolly to the idea, ly in favor of this.” would have on his town. D. Brown said his board reports for those years. weeks ago, after Malloy said with one exception. An assistant to Charlton “I don’t know how it needs to discuss the idea he terminated Sturbridge’s “I’m very much in favor of Building Inspector Curtis would be handled,” Meskus more and research the Ryan Grannan-Doll can be Building Inspector Harold it if the math works out,” Meskus would have to be said. amount of money it would reached by phone at (508) 909- Nichols for “performance Sturbridge Selectmen hired, she said, which would The building code allows save the town. The effect of 4050, or by e-mail at reasons.” Chairman Steven negate any savings. for such an arrangement, drawing Meskus to other [email protected] Ted Tetreault, who is serv- Halterman said. “There are Inspectional services Meskus said, noting he has towns also needs to be exam- ing as the town’s interim a few unknowns. There are would be hurt when previously done inspections ined, he said. It could be inspector, could not be a lot of factors.” Meskus, who also handles in Sturbridge and was cov- “problematic,” he said. reached for comment last Tetreault could apply for technology issues at Town ering for Southbridge The idea comes at a time Energy assistance program in planning stages

ing. Progress will depend on has seen some seniors tee that reviews applica- Southbridge Emergency ASSISTANCE Charlton Police James A. the amount of the interested decrease their food and med- tions for assistance, Saloio Fuel Assistance (SEFA), continued from page 1 Pervier, who said he was volunteers the idea garners, ication budgets as they said, doles out the money. A which helps needy families Charlton and Sturbridge involved with the idea, con- Pervier said. struggle to stay warm. requester’s financial situa- and seniors. That group is continued, it became more firmed movement on the Despite a recent dip in Since its inception earlier tion, illnesses and “other holding a spaghetti and and more clear that we were idea. home heating costs, the this year, the Sturbridge type of crises … that really meatball dinner Friday in effect re-inventing the “We’re discussing with need is still apparent, group has raised more than deplete people’s resources,” night, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the wheel and it dawned on us them. We’re still just dis- Creamer. The price for a gal- $27,000 and made several are factored into the deci- Southbridge Community collectively that perhaps we cussing. We don’t want to lon of oil was 5$4.95 as of assistance awards to senior sion, he said. Center. Tickets are $10 should entertain discussion reinvent the wheel if we Monday, Nov. 17. citizens, Saloio said. The Area businesses have apiece. about a Chapter,” he wrote. don’t have to,” he said. “It’s sad,” he said. group has received 30 appli- donated to the cause, with To request fuel assistance What form those discus- “There hasn’t been any- “There’s a lot of people that cations, he said. volunteers holding a raffle through REAS, visit sions would take is still thing formalized as of have minimal incomes … “The town has been phe- last month. www.reasfoundeation.org. being decided, Saloio said. today.” and are finding it hard. It’s nomenal,” he said. The town of Dudley is He said he anticipates the According to Saloio, “indi- just one more service that The 2006 median income home to a REAS-type group Ryan Grannan-Doll can be Charlton group would “mir- viduals in Charlton” raised we are looking to provide to for seniors was $27,798, with called Helping Address the reached by phone at (508) 909- ror” the Sturbridge one. the idea recently. He didn’t our seniors.” 3.4 million living below the Needs of Dudley’s Senior 4050, or by e-mail at Hopefully,he said, there will identify them. With many seniors living poverty line, according U.S. (HANDS). [email protected] be more feedback for the “That led to subsequent off a fixed Social Security Census Bureau data. Southbridge has kicked next REAS directors meet- conversations,” he said. income, Creamer said he A three-member commit- off a similar program, State, towns deal with LEWIS AND CLARK fallout from Question 2

arrested 118 people on drug Pervier’s Dudley counter- MARIJUANA related incidents this year, part Steven Wojnar was also HAD NO IDEA continued from page 1 most of them being for mari- unable to be reached. than 18 would be forced to juana. Officers there are With plans for his town to complete a drug-awareness involved with two or three be home to a methadone clin- program within one year of marijuana incidents per ic, Southbridge Police Chief WHERE THEY WERE GOING. the offense. A $1,000 fine week during summer Daniel Charette could not be would be imposed, if the months, he said. reached last week. Neither class were not finished. In Leicester, Police Chief could Auburn Police Chief Their parents would also be James Hurley said search Andrew Sluckis. notified and be held liable and Charlton Selectman Scott for the fine if their children seizure rules need to be D. Brown, however, spoke his were unable to pay. The addressed, wondering mind about the issue. penalties would be sent back whether smelling pot gives “To me, they would have to to the town governments officers permission to use their best judgment,” he where the offenses occurred. search. said. YOU DO. Local police chiefs have The court system has to In an argument before the been discussing the various weigh in on probable cause measure was passed, the ways the amended laws issues, Early said. Massachusetts District could be enforced. Hurley’s officers need Attorney’s Association, “There’s so many ques- scales to weigh marijuana, which opposed the measure, but he feels his department said the law might have a FIND IT FASTER. tions,” Sturbridge Police Chief Thomas Ford said. shouldn’t have to pay for grave effect on children. “The powers of arrest have them. Statements on its Web site been taken away.” “The law needs to be clari- argue: “Decriminalization He said an ounce of mari- fied,” he said. will reverse a recently docu- juana could be divided up He hasn’t been told mented positive trend in into 20 bags, which would whether his officers will youth marijuana use.” prompt concern over receive training on how to According to the MDAA whether a suspect could be deal with high driver, he Web site, usage of the drug charged with possession said. among eighth-graders with intent to distribute. In Charlton, Police Chief dropped from 18.3 percent in Early agreed, claiming an James A. Pervier said a lot of 1996, to 10.3 percent in 2007. ounce can be broken into 30- issues remain unsolved. 60 marijuana cigarettes. “We haven’t decided if we Ryan Grannan-Doll can be His department has scales are going to carry scales out reached by phone at (508) 909- to weigh the substance, but there on the road. This is all 4050, or by e-mail at don’t carry them out on brand new,” he said. “This is [email protected] patrol, he said. going to be a whole new area m. All local. All the time. Ford said his officers as far as how this flows.” TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com www.theheartofmassachusetts.com 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, November 21, 2008 www.charltonvillager.com

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My every there’s really Monday may begin with some cardiac rehab even a column time on a treadmill at the YMCA, but I nor- those who served Win here any- mally get to scratch that off the list by 8 a.m. where, but time’s a-wast- and move on to things like “E-mail newslet- BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL hanging on the stage created a fitting back- ing, so here goes. ter” or “Proof Thanksgiving press release” or STAFF WRITER That’s one of the things “Take photos of 1830s rooster attacking fifth- drop. about “Saturday time,” in grader.” CHARLTON — More than 100 people gath- “It’s thee land of the many faces,” they sang fact. It’s supposed to run at My Saturday list, however, is a re-useable ered at the Charlton Middle School auditori- to the audience. the same speed as Monday- tract because nothing ever gets scratched off um Friday,Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m. to honor veter- “Thank you,” said eighth-grade Student to-Friday time, but you it. For example, it currently says, “Rake ans and their recent holiday Tuesday, Nov. 11. Council President Jennifer Green in a speech know it doesn’t. Saturday AS YOU leaves,” which you might assume is seasonal- Playing the piano, music teacher Karen led to the audience. time runs at about two or ly appropriate. But that’s been on the list since her fifth-grade chorus in song with American Music and instrumental teacher Chet Karr, three times the speed of LIKE IT 1996, and while I have made some progress in Legion Post 391 veterans watching. Several dressed in a white dress shirt, led his student workday time, which is reg- leaf-moving/maintenance, some other things student speakers giving speeches. band in a series of songs. ulated by employers, always on the Saturday list include “Shovel Two quilts made by middle schoolers in the Afterward, band members greeted the Congress, cast members of MARK ASHTON driveway” and “Water tomatoes.” after math of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Legion veterans with handshakes. “The View” and Oprah This past Saturday was a prime example of Winfrey. the quantum theory of time relativity of I’m not complaining about workday time, by which I speak (or write, actually). We arose the way. That runs at about just the right with grand intentions. Since yard sale season speed to get most of the important tasks has vanished with the fair weather, we had no accomplished in, to pick an appropriate pressing engagements other than to start (and phrase, timely fashion. Whatever project finish) our Christmas shopping, pick up some appears on your workday To Do list, somebody clothes at the cleaners (left there the previous has probably figured out beforehand if it can Saturday), pack all my homemade cranber- be done in the course of a regular work day (or ry/apple/orange relish into individual jars for two, or whatever). And then, taking into con- sharing with family and friends, and build a sideration lunch time, potty breaks, official fire in the fireplace for some lazy rainy after- mid-morning and mid-afternoon mandated- noon reading (OK, so this would quickly by-state-labor-law breaks, you’ve pretty much become lazy rainy afternoon snoozing, but so got the time you need to plot that budget, put what — it’s supposed to be a prelude to our that widget into the gizmo under assembly, official “day of rest”). write that grant proposal, keep those kiddies The shopping went according to schedule, from killing each other, make those sales or the pick-up went fine, the cran sauce was all service calls, drive that cab, or perform that packed with morning time to spare, so I used bit of brain surgery that is your trademark the next “few minutes” to tackle a porch mold- job skill. ing replacement job started on Tuesday. Then We learn to adjust to workday time, I think, it was necessary to look for a dozen boxes of so that eventually it takes just exactly the time slides (Kodachromes, as Paul Simon might that we have to accomplish the task that is say), which we’d both “seen recently, but ours — within reason, of course. I understand weren’t quite sure where they were hiding. that even Olympic-caliber multi-taskers can’t Thus, my noon start on “column planning accomplish everything that needs doing on and writing” (perpetually on Saturday’s list) any given day. As much as some people have got bumped to 1 p.m., then 2 p.m., then 3 p.m., tried, it’s simply not wise, or really even possi- then hey, it’s ble, to drive, eat, dress, apply makeup, answer already dark and time for supper (we a phone call and text message the dentist skipped lunch to accommodate the hunt for about your late arrival at the same time. the family photos). 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Osimo noted, however, many cancers recur where it’s going to go, but we’ll still get a great turnout years, even decades later, and research is showing that some because local people really look forward to it,” said organiz- cancer susceptibilities are genetically linked. er Susan Hapgood of Sturbridge. “For the past many, many years, this has been a very pas- For dozens of them, it’s a chance to show off some creativ- sionate and committed group of people,” Osimo said of festi- ity, as they decorate uniquely themed Christmas trees in the val volunteers. “They really do get it regarding the impor- hope that lots of people will buy raffle tickets for them. Last tance of our work of prevention.” year, themes included the ocean, movies, animals and a wide From the average visitor’s perspective, the only festival- array of other things, with trees coming in three formats — related event that’s overtly cancer-related isn’t even at La traditional (3 feet tall or more), miniature (18 to 24 inches) Salle. On Dec. 5 and 6 at 12:30 p.m., Osimo plans two showings and artisan (any size). The latter was new last year and was of a short film on breast cancer called “Toxic Bust” at conceived as an outlet for those with nontraditional artistic Dudley’s Tri-state Toyota, followed by food, coffee and discus- vision. All three are being continued this year, and there’s no sion with the audience. submission fee. The other events are mostly about the holiday season and New, however, will be a category for gingerbread houses. play. 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BY NICK ETHIER berth no matter what the have to work hard win or runners in the Shepherd Hill Lindstrom said. “We’re try- too.” SPORTS STAFF WRITER outcome of their game is. lose. You’re absolutely attack. ing to win this game. If we Game time at the The Tantasqua and Surprisingly, Rams Coach exhausted afterwards. Tantasqua likes to run the play another week, great, Reservation is 10 a.m. Shepherd Hill football teams Chris Lindstrom isn’t look- Family does come first.” ball too, as Colby Bilodeau and if we don’t that’s great come into Thanksgiving ing at the Thanksgiving Lindstrom believes the and Keith Rosseel get most of week with an impressive 18 game as a “must-win” to undefeated Warriors will the touches. Quarterback wins between them, and an a make the playoffs. have the advantage on the Corey Lavallee also runs mere two losses. “We’re not looking for gridiron by kickoff time. well, but can pass when Even with their team suc- that,” he said. “We’re look- “They’re a fantastic team,” asked to do so. cess, this particular match is ing to play the game.” he said. “They’re having a “We’re a run based very important when it The reason Lindstrom great year. We feel like we’re offense, but we do change it comes to playoff implica- isn’t looking at the game going to do the best we can. up with the pass when the tions. with playoffs in mind is We’re trying to piece things defense tries to load up the The Warriors sit at an because he simply doesn’t together. We feel that they box on us,” Powell said. undefeated 10-0, and have enjoy having a postseason to have a strong edge right now, “Corey’s done a nice job with clinched one of two playoff determine a state champion. but we’ll give it our best the pass.” spots in Division 2 West. The His philosophy includes the shot.” Powell remembers when Rams are 8-2, including one fact that there is no national Tantasqua Coach Aaron the team was 5-0, and he division loss, which came to champion for high school Powell, as well as every other asked his players what they Southbridge on Nov. 14. With football, so why determine a coach in the area, knows wanted out of the season. a win, Shepherd Hill would state champ? He would pre- Shepherd Hill is famous for “We want to beat Shepherd not only make the playoffs, fer an eight-game regular its rushing attack. Hill,” Powell said. “They but would steal the top seed season, which would only “I expect them to run that wanted to continue to win away from Tantasqua. If the determine a divisional double wing offense they’ve [during the season], but the Rams lose, things get tricky champion. been running better than most important thing was to for the final playoff bid. “We’re extremely beat up most of the other teams,” beat Shepherd Hill.” Shepherd Hill would have right now,” he added, which Powell said, adding that only One reason may be two division losses and if, is another reason he dislikes Holy Name and North High because of last year’s battle, Northbridge and a long regular season. run it as well as the Rams. as the Rams came away with Southbridge each win on And Lindstrom may be one “They’re going to be a 47-41 victory before their Thanksgiving, they would of the only coaches in the tough,” he added. “They’re road to a Super Bowl victory. also have two losses in area that doesn’t have a love going to be athletic. (Nick) Lindstrom’s squad may get D2West. A tiebreak rule for playing on the holiday. Bolio is just a tremendous a chance to defend its Super would apply for the final “I’m probably one of the back, running for a million Bowl crown, but it’s really spot. If Northbridge and the few that’s not a fan of yards. all about preparing for and File photos Pioneers both lose, Shepherd Thanksgiving,” he said. “As Brett Anctil and Eric battling against Tantasqua. Tantasqua's Brandon Forcier makes his way down the field, ball in Hill would gain a postseason a coach, it’s not fun. You Brigham are the other two “One game at a time,” hand, in a game against Worcester North. Rams take fine season to district semifinals

BY NICK ETHIER Martin said of his defense cial moment on the pitch. Martin (10 goals, 12 assists) wherever he needs to be. win SWCL West. And maybe SPORTS STAFF WRITER stopping Justin Hyland, “That was one of those will return as a senior. David “He played every position another showdown will The Shepherd Hill boys’ Dylan Roy, and Koby Foley, special games that you’ll Wilson, an 11 goal scorer, this year,” Martin said of loom with the Pioneers deep soccer team was unable to three of the best scorers in remember as a coach,” will also be a senior. Butts, who also played goalie into district play. qualify for postseason play SWCL. Martin said. “The thing I Tim Piehl, Joe Tilly, and when trailing late in a game. “We’d love to beat St. in 2006. Last fall the Rams Another great win for love about coaching is the John Alano will also be back “He’s the only one.” John’s next year if we get made it to the district quar- Shepherd Hill came during reaction of the kids. They to anchor the defense, and Things are looking posi- the chance,” Martin said. terfinals. This season the the final contest of the regu- had a great high school utility man extraordinaire tive for the Rams next fall, squad reached the semifi- lar season, when they beat moment. They got to cele- Nate Butts will be placed and once again they hope to nals, where the No. 3 Rams Bartlett 1-0 to ensure a tie of brate.” fell to second-seeded St. the division crown. Even though things didn’t John’s, 6-0, Wednesday, Nov. “Beating [Bartlett] at the go well against St. John’s, 12, in the Division 1 tourna- end was nice,” Martin said. Shepherd Hill still had a ment. “We always like to beat the tremendous season that fea- Each year there seems to strong teams.” tured many wins, a great be progression made under The Rams only suffered playoff seed, and a nice run Coach Bill Martin. 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Laferriere was starting to — his heart had tripled in was cut short for One of these chemicals, notice he was having more size, growing larger to com- Laferriere and his adriamycin, essentially frequent bouts of fatigue and pensate for unexplained car- family when the works by interfering with the shortness of breath. diac tissue damage. young boy started to DNA production of rapidly “I noticed I was having a “I had the chemo in 1990 experience an increas- producing cells. tough time going up and and it was probably damaged ingly nagging pain in While rare, this drug can down stairs and things like right there, but then to com- his side. have unintended side effects that,” Laferriere recalled. “At pensate my heart just got big- Eventually, the including decreased blood first I thought it was a cold or ger,” Laferriere said. cramps became so cell counts and cardiomyopa- I was just out of shape, but Initially, doctors were con- severe that Laferriere thy, or a weakening of the then it got worse … I got real- fused, but they eventually couldn’t even lean heart. ly tired and started vomiting pinpointed the cause, con- ANYONE INTERESTED IN HAVING A HOUSE BUILT, back or bend over In recent years, scientists a lot.” cluding the adriamycin had IN ONE OF OUR TOWNS, without substantial have learned excessive doses Doctors were relatively caused tissue located on the IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY pain. 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Worcester The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is located • Bill McCarthy & His Guitar, 7:30 p.m., at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Greendale's Pub, Worcester Fowler Road, Northbridge. Tickets are $12 • Double Take, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, at the door. Discounts for seniors and stu- Worcester dents available, and children under 5 are • Dean Bagley, 8 p.m., American Legion, welcome free of charge. Manchaug Road, Sutton For more information, email apland- • Griffon, S.P.R.,Death By Fame, Kokopelli, [email protected], or call 617-429-0347. 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester Also happening Friday in Worcester is • Weight of Gravity,9:30 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, An Evening with Cahal Dunne. Sturbridge Ireland’s Comedian, singer, songwriter, • Lesions, Beautiful Gorgeous, Southern and pianist Cahal Dunne comes to the Bastard Church, 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Hibernian Cultural Centre for a very spe- Southbridge, $10-18+, $7-21-plus cial evening of entertainment. "Ireland’s • Irish Session w/ The Pikey's: Rose and Happy Man" is a native of County Cork Fred Higgins, Patrick Fyfe and Friends, and has a following of loyal admirers, and 9:30 pm, Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane continues to make new friends with each Street, Southbridge appearance. Show starts at 8 p.m., and it's • Delta Generators, 9 p.m., The Pump $20 in advance or $25 at the door. House, Southbridge If you ready to go out for the night before • Mark Renburke, 8 p.m., Knights of thanksgiving, head to the Galway Bay in Columbus 2087, Route 12, North Worcester, where local Celtic sensation Fergus Grovsnerdale, CT Fergus will be rocking acoustic style at 9 • Curtis Brand, 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria • The Progressions, 9 p.m., The Galway • Dana lewis, 8 p.m, Cafe Sorrento, 143 pm. Station Cafe, Putnam, CT Bay,Worcester Central St, Milford • RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt City,CT • Blind Tiger Swing Posse, 9 p.m., Gilreins, • Live Country music, 4 to 7 p.m., The FRIDAY, NOV. 21 • The Hitmen, 9 p.m., Good Times Pub, 1666 Worcester Knights of Columbus, 1017 Riverside Diamond Hill Rd. Cumberland, R.I. • No Alibi, 9 p.m., Greendale's Pub, Drive, Route 12, North Grosvenordale, CT • John Henry, 7:30 p.m., The Grass Roots Worcester Coffeehouse, Rockdale Congregational • Sparse Gray Hackle, White Shoes Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, $12 SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Johnson, Bad Bad Leroy Browns, TUESDAY, NOV. 25 • Cahal Dunne, 8 p.m., Worcester Township, 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester • Mark Renburke, Spruce Street Tavern, 8 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 pm, Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. • Double Take, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, p.m., Clinton Greendale's Pub, Worcester Worcester • Dean Bagley, 8:30 p.m., Befont Hotel, South Main St., Millbury WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 • The Hitmen, 9 p.m., Turtle Tavern, 72 • Fergus, 9 p.m., The Galway Bay, Main St., Milford Worcester • NRBQ's Tommy Ardolino & Friends • Open Mic w/ Dana Lewis, 8 p.m., Hotel w/The Mayocks and Fat Hands, 7 p.m., Vernon Ship Room, Kelley Square, Cannery Hall, 12 Crane Street, Worcester Southbridge, $15, 18+ (Proceeds go to • The Bad Tickers, 7 p.m., Cannery Hall, 12 Southbridge Emergency Fuel Assistance) Crane Street, Southbridge • Rock 201, 9 p.m., The Pump House, • Weight of Gravity,New Pilot, Jeff Bujak, Southbridge 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Southbridge • Hey Now, Morris Fader W/ Michael • Steve Willey, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., TJ Thomas, 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, O'Brien's, Sturbridge, Southbridge, 21+ $5, 18-20 $10 • Bill McCarthy & His Guitar, 8 p.m., The • 12:20 Band, 9:30 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Whistle Stop, Oxford Sturbridge, • The Outlyers, 8 p.m., Village Lounge, • Jake Haller, 7 to 9 p.m., Sturbridge Coffee Route 171, Putnam/Woodstock, CT House, Route 20, Fiskdale • Jazz Night w/ Tim Peck & Friends, 8 to 10 • Chris Reddy, 8 p.m., The Grafton Inn, 25 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT Central Sq, Grafton • RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky's, Foster, R.I. • Commander Cody, 9 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, $15 • Bret Talbert, 8 p.m., The Whistle Stop, THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Oxford • Roy Book Binder, 8 p.m., The Vanilla HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- • Sean Fullerton, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle tured, know of someone else who is, or simply @ The Laurel House, 8 Tracy Road, want to let us know about an upcoming gig, Dayville, CT. email me at the address below. Anything I get before Friday of each week will make the fol- SUNDAY, NOV. 23 lowing Friday’s paper. Keep the music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & • The Mill Boys (Irish), 4 to 8 p.m., TJ Central MA! Email Mark: Cahal Dunne O'Brien's, Sturbridge [email protected]. Look for post-election investment opportunities

ver the past few course, we didn’t exactly thoughts and one-month, credit market was one of of stock prices. weeks, the coun- forget that we’re in difficult energies. FINANCIAL three-month, the chief culprits of the But there may be a bright try’s attention has economic times, but we did Now, howev- six-month financial meltdown. side to this picture: Based FOCUS Obeen riveted on have something else on er, the elec- and one-year Apart from a falling on traditional measures of the presidential election. Of which to concentrate our tion is over, loans. This LIBOR, what other positive value, stocks are now rela- and, JEFF rate is ini- developments have we seen tively inexpensive. Much of for BURDICK tially in the financial markets? the poor economic news many charged by For one thing, talk about a may already be reflected in of us, London coming “ìdepression”î has current stock prices, so, LOCAL NEWS, ONLINE it’s back to focusing banks, and is then pub- largely faded from the based on today’s price lev- on the economy and lished and used as the scene. Furthermore, stock els, high-quality stocks our investments. By benchmark for banks rates prices, while still volatile, could well provide attrac- taking a closer look all over the world. The have shown some upward tive returns in the long run. at the current state LIBOR rate can matter to movement in recent weeks. Over the short term, of affairs, you may you in several ways. First, if Before the two-day plunge though, be prepared for con- find that the situa- you have an adjustable-rate of Nov. 5-6, the S&P 500 tinued volatility, possibly tion is more promis- loan, such as a mortgage, closed 17.7 percent higher including large day-to-day ing than you remem- and your rate resets, it is than its low of 848.92, price drops. bered, back before usually based on the LIBOR reached Oct. 27. A 20 per- These are challenging your thoughts were rate. Even if you have a cent rise would have techni- times for investors, but diverted by polls and fixed-rate loan on, say, a cally marked the end of the good opportunities are out 24/7. prognostications. credit card, and you pay it current bear market and there. To take advantage of To begin with, let’s off each month, an increas- the beginning of a new bull them, you need courage, look at what’s been ing LIBOR will affect you by market. But even after the discipline and patience. happening to an eco- making all types of con- sharp two-day drop, the Remember, tough times nomic indicator that, sumer and business loans S&P 500 was up nearly 10 don’t last — but smart while actually quite more expensive. This percent from its Oct. 27 low investors do. important, may not reduces liquidity, which point. AVAILABLE be well known to you slows economic growth. Still, no one can say that This article has been sub- or many other And that’s why it’s such the stock market has mitted by Jeff Burdick, investors. good news that LIBOR has already hit bottom. With the Financial Advisor, Edward WHEN YOU ARE. LIBOR (London fallen steadily for the past economy struggling, it’s Jones, 113 Main St., InterBank Offered few weeks. A lower LIBOR unlikely that corporate Sturbridge, MA 01566. He All local. All the time. Rate) is the interest can significantly ease the profits will be robust in the may be contacted at (508) rate that banks flow of credit — and, as months ahead — and corpo- 347-1420 or jeff.burdick TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com charge each other for you’ll recall, the frozen rate profits are a key driver @edwardjones.com. Friday, November 21, 2008 • THE VILLAGER • 3 CALENDAR SUNDAY, NOV. 23 248-4697. ter celebration in song from around the SKI PROGRAM Proceeds to benefit the Charlton Middle world. All concerts are free and venues are CHARLTON — Hope Christian Parents, students and teachers. Here is School Ski Club. handicap accessible. Fellowship, meeting at 6 Haggerty Road, an opportunity to ski or snowboard Free-will donations after the concert are will celebrate its seventh year of ministry affordably.You can ski six Saturday nights SATURDAY, DEC. 6 greatly. by sharing a complete Thanksgiving din- at Wachusett Mountain for $105 beginning CHARLTON — The Charlton Public Contact Steve Carlson @ 413-436-7386 for ner and mortgage burning. Saturday, Jan. 10 and ending Saturday, Library presents Jim Gill's Family Room more information or to join in February. The festivities start at 4:30 p.m. and will Feb. 14. You could also possible ski for free Tour. Visit www.BAMS.wetpaint.com to learn include special music and brief history. if you have Fallon Community Health Family Concert begins at 10:30 a.m. more. Pastors are Bob and Holly Fabian. Plan as your health care provider. Parent/Educator Workshop to follow, ONGOING This ski or snowboard program is open from 12:30-2:30 p.m. to students, parents and teachers. Call 508-248-0452, ext. 12, to register Harrington offers Alzheimer’s support MONDAY, NOV. 24, For more information, call Dick Lisi at grouP- The Alzheimer’s Caregiver DUDLEY - Spend a day in Deerfield on a 508-410-1332 or e-mail to richard.s.lisi DUDLEY — The First Congregational Support Group meets on the first Tuesday trip sponsored by the Dudley Senior @bankofamerica.com. Church of Dudley at 135 Center Road is of every month from 7- 8:30 p.m. in Center. having a Christmas Fair between 10 a.m. Conference Room I at Harrington Cost is $60. and 5 p.m. Memorial Hospital. All caregivers of per- TRIPS : Bernadette Circle No. 709 The Price included round trip bus fare, The fair will include vendors & crafters, a sons dealing with memory loss and fami- Daughters of Isabella proudly presents admission/guided tour of Magic Wings café, bake sale, tearoom, entertainment, ly members are invited. 2008 Fantastic Tour - (open to the pub- Butterfly Museum, and all-inclusive lunch kids’ room, pictures with Santa, and a bas- For information, contact Roger lic): at Chandlers Restaurant at Yankee Candle ket drawing & quilt drawing. A goods and Lamontagne, LICSW BCD at 508-764-2423. NOV. 28,29,30: Penndutch Amish with 2 hours to shop. service auction will take place between 3-5 Christmas — TBA Bus leaves Dudley Senior Center at 9:30 p.m. CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m. DEC. 14: Hukelau, Yankee Candle & Church's Celebrate Recovery celebrated This is the last call for anyone interested Bright Nights — TBA CHARLTON — The Charlton City United God's healing power in our lives through in the trip. ******* Methodist Church will host a Holiday Fair eight recovery principles and the Christ- For tickets, contact Elaine (508-943-5142), Important notes Concerning from 9 am to 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at 74 centered 12 Steps. all Tour Programs Margaret (508-943-7153), or Christine (774- Stafford St. This experience allows us to be ******** 230-4092) Visitors to this warm and intimate fair changed. We open the door by sharing Please note that final payment is due 30 This trip is open to all surrounding will find items for everyone. Handcrafts, our experiences, strengths, and hopes days prior to tour departure date. Your towns jewelry, plants, white elephant table, a with one another. In addition, we become deposit on these tours confirms your SATURDAY, NOV. 29 silent auction, gourmet delights and much, willing to accept God's grace in solving reservation. Tour components are sub- much more. Coffee and donuts will be our life problems. By working the steps ject to change, based on availability. Changes will be noted. CHARLTON — Shepherd Hill Regional served from 9-11 a.m., followed by a lunch and applying their Biblical principles, we High School’s Class of 1978 holds its class The Daughters of Isabella is a nonprof- from 11:30 to 1:30. begin to grow spiritually. We become free it, charitable, Catholic Women's organi- reunion from 7:30-midnight at Heritage The church is handicapped accessible from our addictive, compulsive, and dys- Country Club. zation. and plenty of parking is available functional behaviors. This freedom cre- Bus Pick up Webster: Tracy Court ( The cost is $45 per person. ates a stronger personal relationship behind Commerce Inc.), Southbridge: RSVP by Nov. 12. with God and others. As we progress Big Bunny TUESDAY, DEC. 9 MONDAY, DEC. 1 through the principles we discover our For more information or reservations, CHARLTON — The Brimfield Area personal, loving and forgiving Higher call Bernadette Langlois at 508-943-8047 CHARLTON — The Charlton Middle Master Singers, Inc. (BAMS) third concert Power — Jesus Christ. or Sue Clearwater at 508-943-4579 or 774- School Ski Club will be holding its annual season is titled “Gifts,” and includes a per- Celebrate Recovery is held every 230-0669.Jan Caouette @ 508-987-8437 Please make checks payable to: Ski & Snowboard Swap from 5-7:30 p.m. formance at 7 p.m. at Charlton City Friday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton "Bernadette Circle # 709" Bring in your used equipment to sell or Methodist Church, Stafford Street. Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road. purchase new or used from our swap. Mail to: Janet Caouette, P.O. Box 533 The Brimfield Area Master Singers, Inc. For more information, call Elaine at Oxford, Ma. 01540 For information, call Al or Wendy at 508- is a community chorus presenting a win- 508-248-7597 or visit charltonbaptist.org A Reader Exchange of Helpful Hints and Tips

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One winner per month tery, but historians agree it took well beaten; one quarter cup coarse scented blend can be *** will win a fabulous dinner for place sometime between the end white vinegar; one cup sweet piled into almost any decorative FYI two (a $60 value) at the renown of September and mid milk; one quarter cup melted vessel for instant air fragrance. Planning a traditional home- restaurant, located on Route 131 November, 1621. Held to cele- shortening Used near a fireplace, the heat made feast this Thanksgiving? across the town common in his- brate the season?ís successful Directions: Sift flour with baking activates the various scents. The following are some foolproof toric Sturbridge. Because I’m in harvest, the feast, which was soda, salt, and sugar. Stir in corn- Shallow bowls of colorful pot- tips to help you turn out a terrif- the business of dispensing tips, shared by colonists and area meal. Combine eggs, vinegar, pourri can be easily integrated ic turkey! not inventing them (although I Indians, lasted three days. While milk, and shortening. Add to dry into a mantle display, and an *When buying your turkey can take credit for some), I’m the original Thanksgiving menu ingredients and stir just until dry earthenware garden pot filled plan for three quarters of a counting on you readers out has been debated for centuries, ingredients are moist. Turn into with dried potpourri adds a cozy pound per serving. If you buy a there to share your best helpful historians have compiled a list of a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan. touch when perched on the fire- turkey that is 12 lbs or less plan hints! food that were likely included in Bake at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes. side curb. Tied in linen, a gar- on one pound per serving the fabulous feast. They include: land of potpourri sachets strung *When you are thawing turkey, *** Lobster, Clams, Eel, Cod, Sugar Pumpkin Dip across a mantle erupts with fra- place the wrapped frozen bird on Do you have a helpful hint or Venison, Seal, Wild Turkey, Ingredients: sugar pumpkin; grance once the hearth is lit. a cookie sheet and refrigerate handy tip that has worked for Goose, Duck, Swan, Crane, brick 6 oz. cream cheese; one Simmering potpourri, whether for three to four days until you? Do you have a question Partridge, Eagle, Eggs, half cup brown sugar; two tea- used on the stove or in an elec- thawed. You can expect 24 for regarding household or garden Cornbread, Wheat Flour, Indian spoons pure maple syrup; one tric pot, emits a strong odor of hours for every five pounds. matters? If so, why not share Corn, Pumpkin, Beans, Carrots, half teaspoon cinnamon. familiar holiday scents. Never thaw poultry on a kitchen them with readers of The New Peas, Onions, Lettuce, Grapes, Directions: Scoop out meat Combined with water and heat- counter. Leader? Send questions and/or Plums; Walnuts, Chestnuts, from pumpkin, keeping sides ed, the concentrated fragrance *A frozen turkey keeps up to a hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Acorns, Maple Syrup. intact. Mix together one half wafts throughout the house, wel- year, but usually loses some fla- The New Leader 25 Elm St., *** cup pumpkin with the cream coming holiday visitors to the vor, according to Butterball. Southbridge, MA 01550. Or E- While the menu of the first cheese, syrup, sugar and cinna- comforts of your home. *Even a “pre basted bird can mail [email protected]. Hints are Thanksgiving hardly resembles mon. If desired, serve in scooped benefit from hand basting. entered into a drawing for dinner today?ís fancy holiday spread, out pumpkin. Serve with slices Orchard Potpourri (Dried) Basting gives your bird color, for two at the historic Publick creative cooks through history of apple, ginger snaps, vanilla Ingredients: one cup dried crisps the skin and helps hold in House Inn. Seniors should consider the Gift of Good Health BY GRACE-MARIE TURNER options. and changing the specific drugs available. So whether one of the Medicare Advantage plans Unlike traditional government programs, every senior who is enrolled — even those that also may be right for them. These plans offer a The holiday season is here again. But amidst where there’s just one plan for everyone, are happy with their plans ¬¬— should be sure full range of health services and some of them the hustle and bustle of gift-giving and family Medicare Part D is structured so that insurance to seize this once-a-year opportunity to review include prescription drug coverage at no extra get-togethers, seniors enrolled in Medicare Part companies must compete for customers. their coverage. cost. D should carve out time to consider whether Knowing that beneficiaries have the option to Web savvy seniors can do this is through Medicare’s open-enrollment period ends on they want to stay with their current prescription switch means that insurers have to make their Medicare’s website at www.Medicare.gov. There, Dec. 31, so seniors should act fast to check their drug plan. plans attractive or they will lose customers. The using the “Medicare Plan Finder,” seniors can options and make sure they’re enrolled in the From Nov. 15 through the end of the year, record shows that this results in more choices compare plans based on price, drug coverage, most-affordable plan that best suits their needs. Medicare is holding its annual “open enroll- and lower costs. and out-of-pocket expenses. Seniors can also use After all, the best gift is good health ment” period for Part D. During this time, eligi- In 2003, lawmakers estimated seniors would the Plan Finder to compare the cost of filling a ble seniors can sign-up or change plans. Seniors pay an average monthly premium for prescrip- prescription their local pharmacy versus a mail- Grace-Marie Turner is president of the Galen can compare their current coverage with others tion drug coverage in 2009 of more than $44. But order drug store. Institute, a non-profit research organization focusing among the many competing Medicare drug according to government officials, their average Seniors without web access can always call on free-market solutions in the health sector. She can be plans. They can decide whether to stay with monthly premium next year for the standard (800) Medicare and speak with a customer serv- reached at at [email protected]. their current coverage or switch to another plan plan will be just $28. ice representative who will talk them through that may offer lower premiums or more coverage But some drug plans are raising their prices their choices. Seniors may also want to assess 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 21, 2008 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE

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NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER – 46 Upland Ave! WEBSTER – 9 Sears Ave! Well WEBSTER – THOMPSON – 15 Rachel Dr! DUDLEY – 221 W. Main St! WEBSTER – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm WEBSTER – 36 Wakefield Ave! WEBSTER – 4 Kenneth Ave! 32 Hillside Ave! Custom Well Maintained Ranch Style Duplex! Updated 7 Rm Ranch! Cabinet Packed Conveniently Located 6 Rm Cape/Ideal Cape! Move-in Condition! Applianced Brand New 6Rm Colonial! Maintained 6Rm Split! Applianced Kit Contemporary! 2/3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! 5/4 Rms! 3/2 Bdrms! 1.5/1 Baths! 6+ Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! Applianced Kit & Kit! Din Area w/Sliders to Mahogany Business Location! 23,500' Lot! Liv Rm Kit w/Wood Flr! DinRm w/Hrdwds! Quiet Cul-de-Sac! 3Bdrms - Master w/Breakfast Bar! Din Area w/Slider to Open Flr Plan! Cathedrals! Skylights! w/Carpet over Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master & Convenient! Replacement Windows! Din Rm w/Ceramic! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Deck! 3 Bdrms! Wood Trim Frplcd LivRm! 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super w/Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! Deck! Spacious Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms! Lower Hrdwds! Tile! Master Bath w/Separate Den w/Hrdwds! 2 Second Flr Bdrms Hardwoods! New Roof! Recent Boilers! Yr Rd Sunroom w/Cathedrals! Pick Your Carpeting & Counters! Deck! Tub & Shower! Heated Garage! Throughout! Replacement Windows! LL FamRm - Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! Level Ideal to Finish! Newer Roof! 2 Car Partially Finished Lower Level w/Wood w/Hrdwds! Porch! Garage w/Storage! Circuit Breakers! Full Basement! Full Bath! 17,108' Lot! Nearby Beach! Oil Heat! Town Services! And More! Fam Rm, Office or Bdrm w/ 1/2 Bath! 3 Yr Old Roof & Vinyl Siding! 3Z Oil! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! $209,900.00 $249,900.00 Garage! Huge AG Pool! Corner Lot! Stove & Brick Hearth! Shed! Garage! $189,900.00 $244,900.00 2 Car Garage! $209,900.00 $239,900.00 $249,900.00 $204,900.00

NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT OXFORD – WEBSTER – 353 School Street! WEBSTER – 49 Lake Parkway! OXFORD – 201 Main Street! Huge 2 OXFORD – 8 E. Main St! 7Rm Newly 32 Church Street! WEBSTER – 43 1st Street! WEBSTER – 32 Main Street! Retail DUDLEY – 26 West Main St! Ideal Motivated! 6Rm Updated Cape! 2 Family Ready to Move In! Pick Your Super Convenient! Huge 60’ 7Rm Family! 7/6Rms! 3/3Bdrms! 2/1Baths! Remodeled Antique Colonial! New Apartment - Choose Your Tenant! 2 Family! 5/5 Rms! 2/3Bedrms! Major & Office Spaces! 2 Units! Front Professional Building! Parking to the Ranch! Cabinet Packed Kit! Frplcd Lots of Parking! Great Yard! Each Unit Kitchen, Bath, Carpeting, Windows & 3/4Bdrms! Fenced Corner Lot! Recent Identical Flr Plan w/ Bonus Rm on 2nd Recent Remodel – Roof, Siding, Building – Retail 1696’ 1st Fl, 459’ 2nd Rear! Suitable for a Number of LivRm! Family Rm! 3Bdrms has 2 Flrs! Separate Furnaces! Vinyl Siding! Conveniently Located! Roof, Windows, Heating, Septic! 1st Flr Flr! Pantry Kitchens, Formal Din Rms, Windows, Wiring, Porches, Carpets, Floor! Rear Building – 600’ Office Opportunities! Updated Colonial! High w/Hardwood Floors! Tile Bath! Half Individually Metered! Replacement Quick Highway Access! Master w/Sliders! Hardwoods! Centrally 24' Liv Rms, 3/3 Bdrms! Recent Heat & Cabinets, Appliances, & Wood Floors! Space! Multiple Uses! Investment, Traffic Count! Excellent Visibility! Acre Corner Lot! Interior Cosmetics Windows! Laundry Hook-ups! PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! Located! Make an Offer! Roof! 3 Stall Garage! Off Street Parking, Separate Utilities! Corner Lot– Off St. Business Use or Both! Off Street $199,900.00 Needed! Garage! $209,900.00 $149,900.00 $159,900.00 $184,900.00 Handicap Ramp! $199,900.00 Parking! And More! $179,900.00 Parking! 9312’ Lot! $209,900.00

SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE NEW PRICE NEW LISTING DUDLEY – 109 W. Main St! Stately Brick DUDLEY – 40 Hall Road! Automotive DUDLEY – WATERFRONT! WEBSTER – 4 Panarelli Way! Perfect 7 DUDLEY – 3 Wayne Ave! Near OXFORD – 13 Park Street! Lots of WEBSTER – 41 Greystone Ave! Cute 2 OXFORD – 26-1 Thayer Pond Dr! 4Rm Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Single Fam Sales & Service! Good Location! 13,566 49 Hayden Pond Rd! "New Pond" Rm 2464’ Colonial! Built “2004”! Grand Middle/High Schools & Nichols College! Character! 11+Rms! 4 Bdrms! Bedroom Home w/some Updates Already Condo! 816’ Garden Unit! Water View! w/Inlaw Apart / Super 2 Family! Business Sq Ft Lot w/9,000 Sq Ft of Paved Parking 4+Rms! Major Remodel/Update! New Entry! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Tile Baths! 7Rm Split! Fully Applianced! Din & Liv 2 Baths! Beautiful Hrdwds & Built-ins! Done! 1st Floor w/ Replacement Windows! Recently Remodeled! Applianced! Marble Zoned! Live & Work From Here! Park Like Lot/Sales Display Area! 2 Stall 26X32' Main Living Level! Walk-out Lower Fireplaced Fam Rm! Hardwood Floors! Rms w/Cathedral Ceilings! 3 Bdrms Potential In-Law/Apt. on the 2nd Flr! Newer Decks! Newer Hot Water Heater! Tile Bath! 1 Bedroom! Central Air! Pool! Garage! 2 Free Standing Lots of Space & Storage! Move-in Condition! Grounds! 6/7 Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Level - Ideal to Finish Add’l Rms! Central Air! 2 Car Garage! Won’t Last! w/Hrdwds Flrs & Double Closets! Fam Nice Open Floor Plan! Garage! Quiet Rms! 3 Baths! Brand New Furnace! Offices/Storage Sheds! Excellent “$5K Closing Costs Paid” Rm! 1.5 Baths! Garages! 1/2Acre! Barn/Garage/Workshop/Loft Area! Street! Centrally Located! $129,900.00 $299,900.00 $189,900.00 Check It Out!!! $369,900.00 Location! $129,900.00 $189,900.00 $239,900.00 $129,900.00

NEW PRICE WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond! WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 80’ WEBSTER LAKE! 6 S. Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE Access - 118 WEBSTER LAKE – Middle WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island- WEBSTER LAKE – Waterfront Lot! Waterfront Lot! One of the Absolute Ideal Summer or Yr Round Use! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Custom South Pond - Southern Exposure! 95' Lakeside Ave! More Land & House for Pond! Prime Southwestern Reid Smith Cove! 50' East Facing Build Your Waterfront Vacation Home on Best Shorelines on the Lake! Perfectly Waterfront! Beautiful Sunsets – Grand Colonial! Panoramic Views! Granite Kit! Waterfront! Ideal Summer or Yr Round Less $$/Taxes! Idle Your Boat to Open Exposure – Spectacular Sunsets! Waterfront Lot! Ideal Location to Build a this South Facing "South Pond" Piece of Use! 9,823' Lot! Liv Rm w/Lake Views! Waters! Swim Just Steps Away! Nature Second Home or Year Round! Plenty of Level! Sandy Beach! Western Exposure Views! 7 Rms! 3 Bdrms! 1st Flr Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master 80’ Waterfront! Level 31,005’Lot! Paradise! 5,486’! Ideal "Solar" Setting! Across the Widest Expanse of the Lake Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Full Walk-out Lovers Back Yard! 7 Rm Contemp Cape! 7Rms! 2 Complete Kitchens! Space for House and Yard for Master! New Kitchen! 12,720’ Level Lot Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Rm! Tired of Cooking, Having Company, Walk with Sunsets to Die For! 10,183’! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! Cathedrals! Lower Level - Finish for More Rms! Frplcd Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 3Bdrms! 3 Baths! Sandy Beach! Entertaining! Music provided by Indian to Point Breeze Restaurant! Town Services! - Room to Expand! Detached Garage! 2 Car Garage! $788,900.00 Priced Below Assessed Value! 2.5 Baths! Don't Pass it By! Garage! Ranch! Plan Now for Next Summer! $249,900.00 $325,000.00 Dock! $464,900.00 $398,900.00 $364,900.00 $698,900.00 $219,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 50’ WATER WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 1401 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular South Pond! Rare - Exceptional Property! Western Exp/Spectacular Sunsets! FRONT! 2 Lots as One! On the Lake Find! Almost New! 8Rm Custom Built! Island! Custom End Unit! Marina/Lake Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Reid Smith Cove! East Facing Colonial Views Across Middle Pond! 85' 100’ Waterfront! Extraordinary Details-5700’! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Wood Library! 3,660', across the Street 10,488’! All the Extra's! Beautiful Sunrises! Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! Appliances! Western Exposure – Beautiful w/Character & Charm! Ideal 2nd Home Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Custom Kitchen / Granite Peninsula and Butlers Pantry! Media Rm! Panoramic Views of North Pond! Quality Throughout! Applianced! Custom Floor Plan! Sunsets! 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! or Enjoy Year Rd! Fireplaced! 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Stunning Foyer - Black Pearl Granite Floor! Tray Ceilings! 2nd flr-3Bdrms + Build Your Dream Home! Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Hardwoods/Marble/Limestone! 2 Cathedrals! 1.5Baths! Garage! Hardwoods! 2/3 Bedrooms! 2 Baths! Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Facing Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! Master Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level w/Full Kitchen, Frplaced Rec Rm, Look Directly Out at the Lake! Bdrms - Master Bdrm - Master Bath! $498,900.00 2 Additional Enjoy Music from Neighboring Indian In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! Office! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Hydro Air! 10x20 Resistance Pool! Large Storage Area w/ Workshop! 10x30’ Deck! All the Benefits of a Direct Waterfront 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! Garage! Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Each Ranch! Spectacular Ever Changing C/Air! And More! CVac! Expandable 3rd Level! 2 Car Private Gardens! Security System! And So Much More!!! $249,000.00 at a Fraction of the Price & Taxes! Views! $409,900.00 $749,900.00 Garage! Irrigation! $1,799,900.00 CAir! Gas Heat! CVac! 2 BOAT SLIPS! $269,900.00 $749,900.00 $459,900.00

OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, WEBSTER, MASS. Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers 943-4900 * 987-8400

WEBSTER – 2268 sq. ft. DUDLEY – Lovingly maintained and totally GRANDVIEW ESTATES Raised Ranch in very good PHASE II PIASTA immaculate Cape in wonderful neighbor- ROAD, DUDLEY REDUCED neighborhood -- cabinet kitchen -- dining area hood – cabinet-packed kitchen – dining FIVE 2-ACRE LOTS STILL w/sliders to deck -- living AVAILABLE IN THIS LOVELY room – front-to-back living room w/fireplace TEN-LOT room -- three bedrooms -- and bow window – two bedrooms – 1.5 SUBDIVISION ceramic bath -- lower level Road and utilities completed. family room -- hardwoods - ceramic baths – finished breezeway with Great schools, convenient - replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. sliders to deck – new interior paint and car- commuter, location, low taxes. Break ground on your dream home! R/E Tax $1950 $214,900 peting – hardwoods – shed – vinyl siding – Lots priced at $125,000 and $150,000 two-car attached garage – nicely land- WEBSTER -- scaped 1/3 acre. WEBSTER -- Nice Charming 19th OLD expandable Cape on century Cape with S corner lot in good eat-in kitchen... R/E $1843 $274,900 neighborhood -- eat-in pantry...1st floor kitchen -- living room laundry... dining -- two bedrooms -- room...4 BR... 2 screened front porch - baths... wide board WEBSTER – Classic Custom Ranch on beauti- - recent roof, furnace, floors... recent windows and furnace... central loca- fully manicured lot offering privacy and conve- electric, vinyl siding and windows -- detached one-car tion... minutes to schools, shopping, highway! REDUCED garage -- gas heat. R/E Tax $1498 $209,900 nience. Fire-placed living room -- formal dining R/E Tax $1338 $169,900 area -- kitchen with breakfast bar -- two bed- WEBSTER – Lovely rooms -- ceramic bath -- hardwoods -- finished WEBSTER -- Half acre- center hall, hip roof basement with 3/4 bath -- walk-up attic with plus wooded lot with town services in street colonial – eat-in great potential for additional rooms -- front porch LOT FOR SALE -- nicely situated back kitchen – formal din- -- three-season room -- gazebo -- new Buderus ing room – front-to- off the road -- minutes furnace -- new electric -- new roof -- garage. to highway --REDUCED back fireplaced living $60,000. room – spacious screened porch – hardwoods – Minutes to beach, highway, schools, stores. garage – convenient to highways, shopping, schools. R/E Tax $2179 Park Avenue $259,900 R/E Tax $2048 $259,900

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AUBURN. Excellent location for this 3 CHARLTON. Beautiful & meticulously CHARLTON. Updated 2 BR Townhouse. HOLLAND. Updated 2 BR townhouse BR Cape. A gem of a home with many maintained 4 BR, 3 bath colonial w/great Ceramic tile, granite counters, wall to has w-out finished basement. Pellet updates. Large backyard. Recent roof yard! FP in FR. Newly remodeled kitchen. wall in LR and BR, more! All appl. stove, covered balcony, new appliances. and furnace. $265,905. Ask for Beverly Private country setting on just over 1A. including stainless in kitchen. $189,900. $124,900. Ask for Gracellen Riel. Gray. $345,000. Ask for Cindy Sowa Forgit. Ask for Wendy McFarland.

HOLLAND. Waterfront w/ unbeatable HOLLAND. Breathtaking view from the HOLLAND. Priced to sell quickly! 3 BR SOUTHBRIDGE. What potential! 3- views! Mint property has fireplace in many windows! 2 BR waterfront ranch Ranch on nice level lot with deeded family with huge garage/barn/work- shop! Charm & character with many LR, yearround sunroom, 2 BR plus fully on Lake Hamilton! Fieldstone FP, wood beach rights to Lake Hamilton. DR w/ modern updates! 1st floor w/ FP in LR, finished walkout lower level. A must floors. $369,900. Ask for Dorothy skylight & sliders. $159,000. Ask for hardwoods. Large level lot. $225,000. see! $319,000. Ask for Beverly Gray. Fontana. Bob Maynard. Ask for Bob Maynard.

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STURBRIDGE. Gorgeous home w/lots STURBRIDGE. Spacious 3 BR home in STURBRIDGE. Move right in! 3 BR, 2.5 WARE. Money making 4-family priced of upgrades: crown moldings, picture fabulous location! 2 full baths, hard- bath Saltbox on 1+ A. Wide pine floors, to sell! Full basement w/ cement floor, frame wainscotting, hardwoods. woods, open LR, fireplace, FR w/ sky- masonry FP in FR which opens into newly walk-up attic. Must have pre-qual. $ Fabulous FR w/ FP, 4 BR, 2.5 baths. lights, slider to 3 season porch, more! updated kitchen! Lovely yard w/ perennial 67,900. Ask for Priscilla. $239,000. Ask for Beverly or and rock gardens. Easy commute. $450,000. Ask for Gracellen Riel. Gracellen. $272,000. Ask for Cindy Sowa Forgit.

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FR/wet bar, radiant heat, heated gar, bonus Locations: Auburn, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, The Brookfields (East/North/West), $319,900 508-784-0507 www.mari- rm, hwy access! $434,900 Donna Plouffe 508-784-0531 Auburn-$225,000.! tatasse.com MOTIVATED SELLERS Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Northbridge, Oxford, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Got Chestnuts, but no place to Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, & Wales, Ware, Warren, Webster & Worcester! roast ‘em? This Contemp. EAST BROOKFIELD: Once in a lifetime, HOUSES FOR RENT • Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 E. BROOKFIELD: Spectacular yr-round furnished architect designed waterfront con- home’s LR Fireplace will ‘fill spectacular year-round furnished architect temporary, 2+ pvt A, 325’frtg! $1,700/mo If you would like to receive a COMPLIMENTARY List the bill’ & warm you & your ATERFRONT designed waterfront contemporary on 2+ STURBRIDGE: Young 4 BR 2.5 BA Col, town services, fpld FR, huge master, formals, of the addresses for these properties via e-mail, send a request to the guests as they mill about your W private acres w/325’ frontage & amazing hdwds, 2-car gar. $1,900/mo ‘Party-Perfect-Open-1st-flr.’! STURBRIDGE: Premium nbrhd, lg 4 BR 2.5 BA Col, fpld cath fam rm, master suite, fin- Oxford Office Administrative Assistant: [email protected] views! $429,900 Lorraine Herbert 508- ished LL, 2-car gar. $1,900/mo Possible 3rd BR in loft area; 784-0500 STURBRIDGE: Gorgeous 5 BR 3.5 BA Col, furnished, 4-flrs, 2-kitchens, pool, great In the ‘Subject Line’, simply put FREE LIST! OR call 866-321-6812. did I mention the 2 car Gar.? nbrhd, 2-car gar. $3,500/mo Love is in the air… Join the career builder office! Succeed training & mentoring available. Open House Directory Dudley-$219,900.! Southbridge-$137,162.! Wanna own a house, but you’re Webster-$55,000.! Webster-$295,000.! sick of looking at homes that Crazy Price! Mint 3 BR Ranch; Live lean – nice 3 BR Mobile C’mon, you know you want to Deadline: Monday at 10am need tons of work? Come see new: Bath, Kitchen & windows; home! Perfect for someone start building wealth, this fully remodeled 3 BR gas fireplace; .21 acres abuts who doesn’t want to spend all dontcha’? Great investor (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse Ranch; dead-end st.; new: Kit., woods, mins. to Sturbridge! their time cleaning, this 900 opportunity! 6 Family - good (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Bath, elec., siding, windows! Put Possible rent or Rent-to-Own sq. ft. home has a new Bath income history! Let us help your tools away & RELAX, all the ($1200/mo.)! It’s all about the & updated Kitchen! Skinny your wallet gain weight – (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community big stuff’s been done for you options….go ahead, call us, price means you won’t be call us today! (except packing & unpacking)! you’re gonna go a little crazy spending all your $$ ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE (happy!) when you see this on housing expenses! great home! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 WEBSTER: 69 Park Ave. SF 1:00-3:00 $239,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger 508-769-3823 THOMPSON, CT: JANE AUSTIN 82 Brandy Hill Rd. SF 1:00-3:00 $279,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger 508-769-3823 (860)886-3106 Cell • Licensed in CT & MA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008 Jane Austin, Realtor® CHARLTON: PUTNAM, CT 114 Masonic Home Rd. SF 11:00-12:00 $179,900 Allworth Realty 508-434-5871 RIVER ROAD $314,900 DUDLEY: This well kept cape home is located in a Great 12 Fairfield Dr. SF 12:00-2:00 $350,000 C 21 Maher/ location convenient to hospital and all amenities, Maryanne Johnson 508-847-1484 and offers a fireplaced LR, formal dining, custom SOUTHBRIDGE: kitchen and so much more. Call Jane for informa- 63 Cliff St. SF 2:00-3:00 $149,900 Allworth Realty 508-434-5871 tion and viewing. 119 Dresser St. M 12:30-1:30 $139,900 Allworth Realty 508-434-5871 Hunter’s Ridge SF 12:00-2:00 Starting ERA Key Realty Services/ WEBSTER, MA @$199,900 Cindy Tessier 866-321-6812 DESLAURIER AVE. $195,000 STURBRIDGE: Great 2 unit investment property or owner occupied. 1st floor unit has 63 Cedar St. SF 12:00-2:00 $184,900 Olde Village Realty/ 5 rms w/2 bedrooms plus additional rm in basement level. 2nd floor unit Ann Marie Damian 508-347-6556 has 4 rms w/2 bedrooms plus walk up attic access. Coin operated laun- Sturbridge Heights A 12:00-3:00 $875-$1045 Bazinet Realty, LLC 805-943-0667 dry available. Off street parking w/garage and private fenced yard. 1 Highland Ln. SF 12:30-2:00 $499,900 Remax Professional Associates Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 Johnston & Associates 18 Woodside Cir. SF 2:30-4:00 $379,900 Remax Professional Associates 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson, CT Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 101 Shepard Rd. SF 2-3:30 $269,900 Remax Professional Associates Marita Tasse 508-784-0507 25 Old Farm Rd. SF 12-1:30 $249,900 Remax Professional Associates Marita Tasse 508-784-0507 5 Hinman St #6. T 10:45-12:15 $159,900 Remax Professional Associates Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 WARREN: 106 Dunham Rd. SF 12:00-2:00 Olde Village Realty Partners 508-347-6556 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, November 21, 2008

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Inger Christensen WEBSTER - $239,900 THOMPSON, CT - $269,900 OXFORD - $169,900 THOMPSON, CT WEBSTER - $299,900 WOODSTOCK,CT - $149,900 508/769-3823 Sunny 1547 sf Colonial, open foyer, Newer 8rm 4br 2.5ba Ranch 2-gar, Adorable 3br Ranch, hardwds, w/w Was $425,000, Now $299,900 Beautiful 8 RM Colonial on 1 acre Beautiful 968 SF Townhouse w/view, hdwd flrs, firpl, 3 season rm, lots of fin walk-out LL, 1 plus acres carpet, corner lot, partially fenced yard Skillfully crafted w/ cherry, granite, level lot, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 5rm, 1.5ba, all new cabinets & 508/365-3561 hdwds, frplc, trey ceil, skylts, deck. Hdwd & tile flrs, deck updates, lge level yard 82 Brandy Hill Rd 4 Rose Lane 2-car garage, frplc, patio. 69 Park Ave. 103 Wilsonville Road 449 Dugg Hill Rd Off Rt. 193 Main St, left State, left George 89 Upper Gore Road Licensed in MA & CT Rt. 395S x-2 right @ light, left to Park Ave. Rt 395, Ex. 100. Take rt, go 1.5 mi. to #103 Rte. 395 x-2, straight at light, 1st left. Rt 197 to Dugg Hill Rd

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WEBSTER - $699,900 WEBSTER - $144,900 THOMPSON , CT - $249,900 WEBSTER - $539,900 WEBSTER - $169,900 THOMPSON, CT - $359,900 The best waterfront home on Middle Grandma’s Cottage, 7 RM, 4 BR, Lge Cape w/4RM apt 2nd flr. 3BR, Fabulous year-round waterfront home on Younger 1547 sf Split-entry, open Younger 4br coln, ctry setting, 40 ft Pond! 3BR, 3BA w/full in-law. eat-in kitc, hdwd LR w/bay window, 2BA, new kitch & heat, deck, South Pond, open fl plan, hot tub, flr plan, 3br 3ba, slider to deck. farmer’s prch, open foyer, xtra cabs, To view these properties please visit Firepl, sunrm, more Screened porch, deck, bar, 4 docks! fenced yard, pkg. garages, ctry setting. Close to Rt 395. Short Sale. granite ctops, gar www.IngerC.com 131 Birch Island Road 12 Brookline St. 7 Walker Rd. 36 Black Point Rd 433 East Thompson Rd Rt 193 (Thompson Rd.) to Birch Island Rt. 12, Mechanic to Brookline Rt. 197 in Dudley to Walker Rd. Rte 193S, Sanddam, Indian Inn, S.Shore 21 Brown’s Brook Rd 395S, X-1, left Sanddam

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Southbridge: Peaceful & secluded! Southbridge: AWESOME Location & Southbridge: CHEAPEST CONDO 4 bedroom Ranch! Enclosed front Condition! 7 rooms 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths. First floor familyroom added 7 IN SOUTHBRIDGE! 5 rooms 2 bed- porch which overlooks beautiful years ago with fireplace, vaulted ceil- rooms 1 1/2 baths. Townhouse. EDUCED level yard-great for picnics, family R ings, recessed lighting. Front to back liv- Fully appliance including washer & gatherings. Eat in kitchen. Huge ingroom with fireplace. Formal dining dryer! Faces wooded backyard! room. Eat in kitchen. Master bedroom walkout basement! Move in condi- front to back with 3 closets. Like new Deck. Shed. Not a foreclosure or tion. Updated furnace! Owner’s condition. Beautiful yard. What an short sale! $99,900! Specializing in: downsized! $175,000! enjoyable home! $257,500. Southbridge: Appealing 6 room Cape Fort Myers & Cape Coral • Land Southbridge:1/2 acre Lots for Sale! with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Formal din- Southbridge: HUGE 3 family! 3 Beautiful new subdivision with ing room. Eat in kitchen plus opens up bedroom units plus dining rooms! Single & Multi-Family • Gated Communities underground utilities, sidewalks, to enclosed 3 season porch! Huge Fully occupied. Hardwood floors. cul-de-sac! Lots start at $99,900. shed. Nice nice level yard! Updated electrical. Great income 55 & Older Communities • Condos Call office for details! Replacement windows. Vinyl sided. producer! Centrally located. Newer roof. Move right in! Owner $129,900. Licensed in Florida and Massachusetts downsizing. Asking $209,900.

######################################################################################################################### MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE ##################################################### AT PUBLIC AUCTION Maher Real Estate Inquire About 508-832-5831 Auburn 1-800-563-7019 our 100% Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 1:00 PM www.century21maher.com • [email protected] Sandra Loughlin Joyce Johnson Financing Homes! Owner/Manager Owner/Broker SOUTHBRIDGE - Three Family Licensed in MA&CT 508-769-2605 508-958-1742 • 120 Marcy Street • 4,853 Sf Living Area 6,968 Gross Sf • 0.52 Acre Lot • 15 Rms • 6 Bdrms • 3 Baths Mortgage Reference: Bk 35488, Pg 73, Worcester County (Worc. Dist.), Registry of Deeds Ann Marie Danielle Helen Ronald Anne Maryann Judy Janice Diane Franny Anne Lorraine Sue Chic Elie TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and Sorensen Therrien Vangsness Garabedian Coulson Johnson Empie Ward Pacevicz Gaudette Greenberg Jankowski Kusz Beland Kahale place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford, MA, 01824, Attorney for the OPEN HOUSE Mortgagee. 4+ GARAGES SUN 11/2312 FAIRFIELD 12-2PM UBURN/WORC. LINE *Auctioneer is not responsible for providing Municipal Lien Certificates – A amounts owed to the municipality are the responsibility of the successful bidder . Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein BAY STATE AUCTION CO., INC. CHARLTON: “Waterfront”. Beautiful CHARLTON-Lovely 4 BR, 2 Ba CHARLTON: At town center! DUDLEY: Spacious 2700+ sf. home, 2 AUBURN: Totally Renovated 3 BR, 2 BA WORCESTER: “Short Sale”! 6 4BR, 2.5BA Colonial on Baker Pond! Cape on 1.8 acres! New win- Spacious 3 BR, 1.5 ba colonial in full and 2 half baths, eat-in kitchen w/ ranch. Finished LL! A gorgeous house! Rms, 3 BRs, 1.5 ba - attached sin- NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 Applc’d kitchen, hardwoods, walk-out need of renovation! Natural wood- Corian, hardwoods, fplcd FR, 2 tiered gle family! Garage! $179,900 dows/roof, finished L.L. 4+ work and lots of charm on 1/2+ Located near I-290 and Mass Pike. A www.baystateauction.com fin. L.L.! A beauty! $339,900 Garages! $310,000 Acre! $169,900. deck, pool! $350,000 must see! $269,900 MA Lic. #2624 ~ NH Lic. #3088 ~ RI Lic. #0149 ••• RENTALS ••• ••• LAND ••• Y Leicester - 2.2+ Ac... permits in Auburn - single family... 2 FAMIL TOWNHOUSE hand... Reduced! $95,000 $1200+ SHORT SALE W. Brookfield - Two 2+ acre N. Oxford - Thayer Pond lots... Each $55,000 1 BR, C/A, Pool! ... Dudley - 4+ acres! Perced $795 WEBSTER-Very nice vinyl-sided 2 OXFORD: Reduced!t. Nice 3BR, 1.5 AUBURN-6 Rm, 3 BR 2 ba w/fully UXBRIDGE - Adorable 6 Rm Worc - 2 and 3 BR Acclaim w/design!... $155,000 family w/2 br's each fl. Fully applc'd, bath end unit townhouse w/full base- finished L.L.! 2 fireplaces! Applc’d Cottage, formal dining, wrap- apartments 1st fl new kitchen w/center isle and Webster - Flat industrial zoned ment, small 5 unit complex, small pets on 1 acre. $279,900 around porch, garage! Starting at $800 brkfst area. Adorable! Off st parking..2 567 Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 lot!... $42,000 driveways. Reduced! $189,900 welcome. Just Reduced! $147,000 $239,900 (508) 832-6888 • Fax: (508) 832-9054 ######################################################

# ######################################################################################################################## DUDLEY: Cardinal Heights, 7 EXIT HOMETOWN PROPERTIES 21 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PUTNAM, CT 06260 454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 rm split, fireplaced 928-0824 • 1-800-562-3186 Cell: (860) 450-2397 living rm, large 18A West Main St, Rte. 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 screened-in porch VISIT MY WEB SITE: www.hometownprop.net Joyce Duff-Broker Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer John Sherman Joan Mellen John Roderick Roger Mundell Sue Pulsifer off dining area, Carol Holstrom Mike Seery Ann Marie Damian Susan Tittle lower level finished family rm, private level yard, 2 car garage, JUST LISTED www.sturbridgerealestate.com great neighborhood. $229,900.

OPEN HOUSE Call Rose Hultberg 508-721-9781 OR COZY PUTNAM CAPE WOODSTOCK FOR SALE OR LEASE 508-847-3194 www.rosehultberg.com Move right in and enjoy! Applianced kit, open floor • 4 bedrooms w/applianced kitchen Open House-Warren, 106 Dunham Sturbridge Condo---Beautiful wooded set- Holland- Lovely split level home, 7 plan, dining & living, 1st flr laundry rm w/wood- • Formal living & dining room, FP, Fam. room road, just off rt 19. From 12-2 on Sunday, ting in a gated community, this prestigious room, 3 br, 2 1/2 bath with master. On 11/23. Price reduced on this 8 room, 3 bed- 3 Br home has it all. Two floors, private one private acre. Finished lower level stove. Has 3 BR, 1 BA, deck & porch. Spacious gar. • 2.5 BA & 2 car garage room, 2 1/2 bath colonial. Huge living room master bedroom suite w/twin vanities, end- with pellet stove, 2 car garage, 60” TV, w/3 rms upstairs, great for workshop & storage • Very Convienient to MA & I-84 with fireplace, kitchen with island and ss less closets, finished walkout lower level, all appliances, 2 tons of pellets, snow appliances, walk-up attic, walk-out bsmt, large open living-dining area, attached 2 blower and lawnmower included, AFFORDABLE at $149,000 • $299,000 Reduced to $280,000! or $1900 mo. with 2 car garage. $325,000. car garage, quality thru-out, $285,000. $225,000. RESIDENTIAL Licensed in HOME OWNERSHIP is still an INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE! AFFORDABLE PRICES CT. & MA BROKERAGE & LOW RATE MORTGAGES, SO WHY WAIT?… “IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY!” Names you know,...people you trust JO-ANN SZYMCZAK, CRS, GRI, SRES 508- 943-7669 CONNIE NEDOROSCIK, REALTOR 508-949-3205 View www.joannsoldmyhouse.com Dudley-3 bedroom colonial in great Warren-Grand colonial, 9rm, 4 bed- East Brookfield-17 acres and 1350’ REDUCED SALE location, sunny family room, cherry room home with recent total renova- frontage on the Seven Mile River, Buy Now! Seller Incentives Available cabinets and lots of counter space, 2 car tion includes hardwood floors, large known as the Sportsman’s Dream, kitchen with custom cabinets, walkup come with this small ranch of approx garage, this should not be missed, DUDLEY - $489,900 - 70’ RANCH attic and fenced back yard, new price, 1000sq ft, just off main street. Asking 1.3 Acre Scenic House Lot $294,900. $189,900. $249,900. • Inground Pool U.S.D.A • 3 BR • Cathedrals • Family Room Upper Gore Rd. Webster, Ma. (Farmer’s Home Loan) • Office ERA Key Realty Services • Ideal In-Law Set Up $799. 19 Sunset Drive • No Closing Costs 415 MAIN ST., SPENCER, MA Inc. Well- Septic Design, (866) 724-9044 Toll-Free! Dudley Office Space Available: Modern Building Monthly* 6500 sq. ft. 50 plus parking spaces. Handicap Visit our website www.ERAKey.com (Click on Spencer) accessible. $9.00 sq. ft. Heat Included Extensive Views a must see (*For Qualified Buyers) isoldmyhouse.com For a Owner: 508-517-7668 BRAND NEW 3 BR HOME Spencer $249,900. Gold Ad #147894 Spencer $199,900. New Pristine Raised Ranch! 5 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths! Large Open Kitchen/Livingroom Raised Ranch on almost 4 1/2 Acres! 9 Subdivision with Gleaming hardwoods, bay window & Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths! 3 Season READY NOW! STURBRIDGE HEIGHTS: BRAND NEW! Be Fireplace! Tons of Cabinets & Counters! Large Room, Fireplace, Family Room, Wood the 1st to rent these gorgeous 2 bed units. Fully appli- Deck, Family Room, 3 Season Room, Hot Tub, Stoves, 1 car Garage! Needs Cosmetics Priced OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Pellet Stove! SUN 11/23 12-3 anced kitchen, your own laundry area w/washer & dryer Well Below Assessed Value! Great Area! & pool area. $1045/ $945/ $895/ $875 Month. Close to Route 20, 84 & Mass. Pike. Call now. GOT A HOUSE EVERY DUDLEY FOR LEASE: Enjoy country living in this great afford- SUNDAY able 3 bed, 1 BA home with off-street parking & private yard. Pets Welcome! $1200/month FOR SALE? 12-2 WEBSTER FOR LEASE: Enjoy this clean, cozy & well maintained 1 bed- CALL Charlton $309,900. room apartment on 1st floor. Affordable & ready for immediate occupan- Ware $80,000. Attention Investors & First cy. Credit check & references required. No pets. Close to area amenities Time Buyers! 4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms in Center Waterfront on Glen Echo! Completely & Route 12 & 395. $700/month. Call Claire for a personal viewing. CINDIE TESSIER Remodeled between 1997 – 2004 Including Look for that new home in of Town! A Little TLC is All you Need! Why Adding the 2nd Floor! 9 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, To view these properties & others please visit: WWW.BAZINETREALTY.COM Pay Rent? Plumbed for 1/2 Bath in Basement, Email: [email protected] • Email:[email protected] (Toll-Free) 1.5 Baths! Huge Deck Overlooks Water! Fenced in yard, Walk to Center! our real estate section. For Details: Pellet Stove, Wonderful Yard, Boat Dock! 1-866-321-6812 George P. Goulas, www.AllworthRealty.com Kim D’Elia MBA, ABR, Realtor Realtor 454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 Broker-Owner ® Broker-Agent 61A North Main St. Allworth Realty Office (508) 434-5871 18A West Main St, Rte. 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 Charlton, MA 01507 Fax (508) 207-9663 SELLING REAL ESTATE FOR ALL ITS WORTH! 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Perfect owner Commercial Zoned, Well maintained property shop area, 1 car garage under come take a look, oversized bathroom w/spa tub, Good sized yard, occupied, beautiful hardwood floors, in the center of Charlton. 1-800-367-9898 price of $184,900. 1 car garage high ceilings & crown moldings Ideal location to grow your buiness. NOVEMBER, 19, 2008 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 1 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS TO PLACE YOUR AD VISIT US ONLINE CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE (3) Twin White 2 Couches 2008 Youth Easton 5 Piece Sectional Laminate Beds 85” Long, Like New. Stealth CNT With Throw Pillows. with 5 Recliners w/Underdrawer Storage, $250 (Both) Baseball Bat Cocoa brown $500/BO. Headboards & Nightstands. 30”/21 oz. -9 Matching love seat/sofa bed $200 All 4 Subaru WRX Wheels Never Used, Paid $250 $150/BO. 2 end tables & (2) Twin Canopy White Like New! Tires Included Will Take $150 coffee tables $150/BO. French Provincial Beds. (P205 55 R16) Call (508)347-7763 2 Bureaus, Nightstand, $350 For Set Oriental Rug In Great Condition, 5’3” x Lingerie Chest, w/Green 508-248-5531 Lingerie Chest. 7’8”. Black, Burgundy, 6 Shaper Bits $250 All Gold & Green. $40 Never used w/factory coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT 508-892-4982 2 Pianos Call 508-234-2647 FOR HAND ROUTER. Both in excellent condition $185.00 *Price Reduced* and tuned, Price includes 3-Year Old Formal Delta Lathe move to 1st floor location in Reproducer Pedestal Table Worcester County. Please Living Room Italian made, all wood, Black call 508-885-3705 Fits 12" & 14" Delta finish, oval shape. built in Couch Lathes $450 leaf, 16 “ wide, 49” long, 2-Horse Trailer Blue & Gold. Backpack (without leaf) 38” wide-30” ‘98 Sundowner (Extra High, Matching Wingback Never Used high. $325. Extra Wide), Dressing Room. Chair Included. $100 Call (508)949-7539 Mint Condition. $400 Call (508)943-7215 $9400 1996 Tigershark 413-245-7055 508-832-7414 8’ Fisher Plow Two-Seat Jetski Old stlye off 1995 F-250. 20 Foot Dual Axel 35MM Camera Frame & Hydraulics included. & Trailer $750 or best offer. $1275 Flat Bed Trailer Call Jeff @ Medium Duty. 2500 GVW Pentax K-1000 5-Phone Executone Office with assortment of lenses (978)857-0305 Telephone System All Newly Rebuilt. $899 2 electronic flashes, and $450 OBO many other accessories. Air Hockey Table 508-769-2351 Back up Powerpack for Sell all for $395. 7 Feet Long, $40 or Computer, $100 2006 Jazzy Select Also, Kodak DC 215 Zoom best offer digital camera, $45. Antique Stainless-Steel Motorized Beveled Glass Coffee And Milkcan, $25 Call (508)943-5954 or End Table Set Antique Singer Sewing Wheelchair days (508)943-7704 Contemporary Style, $100 Machine, $50 In great condition. $1900 or best offer. Grey Contemporary IBM Selectric Typewriter Call (508)892-1908 4 Spartan All Coffee Table & Table, $100 Season Tires $30 2006 Scooter Size 185-65R-15. Used only All In Excellent Condition 508-461-9097 50cc, Yellow With Cover & 10K miles, paid $280, will 508-987-2502 Battery Charger. sell $140. 200+ Music CD’s $650 Call (508)765-9049 Antique Red $8.00 each or 10 for $75. No 508-943-5091 after 4:30pm Vermont Casting rap. Email your want list: [email protected] 6000 BTU A/C Gas Heater Craftsman Miter Box with $50 4x8 Open Trailer Excellent Condition. back saw. This is not cheap Newly done over. Asking Asking Price $1700 plastic. $65.00. Stereo With Speakers $50 $525. Call 508-867-5677 Call (508)943-7215 Call 508-278-7958 Call (508)885-5560 Or Office 508-755-0972 WE BUY & TRADE ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF SNOWMOBILES

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A All prices and monthly payments that are shown reflect a down payment of $2,000 or a $2,000 trade in. Credit score of 699 or higher at an interest rate of 6.49% at 78 months. Credit score of less will reflect in an adjusted payment or down payment. $0 down would adjust payment $35.00 per month and payment. WE BUY & TRADE ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF SNOWMOBILES 2 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 19, 2008

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Handmade Offer Refused Own RV/Tent Or Rent Craftsman Snow offer. In Spencer. Lead Chandelier Call 508-867-2494 Ice maker, filtered water. 2 9 Irons. Including Putter, (508)764-3625 508-949-6425 Campground’s RV/Cabin. Blower years old, like new. $399 or Bag & Bag Boy. Contemporary Style Originally Paid $8000 9” impeller 5.0/22 F. $100. best offer. Asking $250 Jewelry $150 (Negotiable) Reduced To Call (508)943-2293 Entertainment Call (508)234-9328 Call Anytime For Details New 14K Ruby & Diamond 508-892-1107 Athena Stereo $2500 OBO Center 508-248-1677 Yellow gold cross pendant, 508-347-9319 Customized Quilts, $300 or best offer. Also gem- Large Capacity Speakers Solid Oak Wood, Custom Frigidaire Stackable stone rings & pendants, best 3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent Table Runners or Golf Shoes Made. Custom Side Door Washer & Dryer offers. Kenmore Washer quality, fantastic sound. 2 Wall Hangings For Tapes, Excellent Women's Size 7 Call Shirley speakers. 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Including Hall Of Famers 860-974-9811 Call (508)765-5724 forced hot air, all aluminum Bride Gown Please contact Living Room $3500 FIRM Exercise housing, 3 speed blower, Size 8, Pewter color with (508)450-7150 Furniture Dale Earnhardt Cedar Chest & Dental Chair Equipment 115 volt, 3 register elegant beading, matching Collection Electric operates well, Would galvanized plenum. $300 or jacket paid $700, Best Offer For: Rocker Orbitrek Elite Eliptical BRO. Large Double Misc. Items, Including be great for tattoo parlor, etc. Computerized Workout asking $250. FlexSteel Couch, Certified Used Tire Of Multi-Colored Cushioned 3 to choose from. $50 each. Welder Call (508)885-4303 Stainless-Steel Chair & Ottoman. Top, Cherry Wood Cedar Machine & 12-Day Diet The #3 Chevy. $300 Call (508)987-3143 Guide by Trane. Brand Millermatic Mig Welder M-10 La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. (Hope) Chest and Matching gun 175 230 volt wire Sink 781-801-4061 Rocker. Both In Excellent new-assembled. $200. 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Street, 2 Matching End-Tables 508-347-6561 Call (508)885-4320 $75 Freezer $200 Control, AM/FM Radio, We have 50,000 lively Vacuum $10 Southbridge MA Take The Whole Set For 4-Drawer File Cabinet $25 Soft Top, Mooring Cover, New Snap-On old books at Swivel Chair $25 w/Glastron Trailer, Skis, $1000 Or Best Offer Piano Pier One Wicker Table & THE BOOK BEAR 5’x8’ Rugs $30 Looking to purchase Harley Davidson Vest & Etc., Maintenance antiques and 508-867-9650 Baldwin Spinnet With Two Chairs With Stove $75 Collectors Edition Bench. Good Condition. Removable Glass Top Door $50 Manuals and Supplies collectibles, single items $950 $95 Table $40 $8000 or entire estates. Long Black Toolbox Two-Piece TV Cabinet $50 For More Info Call We buy it all also do Black and chrome with Leather Coat Sauna TV/Microwave Hutch 508-347-5782 413-245-7501 on site estate sales and Harley logos & flames. 5, H x $75 estate auctions. women’s, size 20W, $25. 3, W 12 drawers. 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We Also Buy $1400 for all, asking $800 or Asking $2500 Shop-Vac Weighs 420lbs. Piano Snow Tires BOOK COLLECTIONS, best offer. Call $220 Per Cord Maghogany, Werlitzer 508-885-5549 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like LIBRARIES & (508)-365-8528 Delivered To Dudley Rug (7’x10’) Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Spinnet, With Bench. Good new, winter ‘07. $300 or best 1987 25 Ft Marlin w/Seashell Border Fox Vacuum With All Condition. offer. ESTATES! Wood Stove And The Surrounding 508-987-1504 Attachments, Hooks Up $800 Call (508)234-7930 CALL FOR INFO. Vermont Castings Resolute Cabin Cruise Local Area To All Three. Includes Training Books 508-867-8705 $1595 260 HP, I/O Merc., 508-949-2069 Maytag Washer Mint Condition. 508-987-8885 Solid Marble or call Toll Free Call 508-347-3292 Runs, Needs Little TLC Evenings & Dryer Books/Manuals Included Call After 5pm Cocktail Table 877-809-2665 Leave Message $5200 OBO or 617-908-3786 Moving - Must Sell Asking $3500 OBO Grey with vine detailing, With Trailer Excellent Condition Piano pointed oval shape. Originally Wood/Coal Stove EPA Program Qualified Call John Whitney upright with bench. Gibraltar With Blower 1978 22 Ft Searay $200 Each $1200, selling for $250 Thermo Spa/Hot Cabin Cruise E-Classic 508-942-2723 508-949-1051 Needs to be refinished. $400 (508)943-7360 Attached. or best offer. Tub $500 BRO Needs Motor & Outdrive, OUTDOOR WOOD 5 seats with double lounge No Trailer. Needs Work. Memory Foam New! 8 American Call (508)278-6501 Solid Oak Breakfront Class 3 Trailer FURNACE cover and chemicals $200 From Central Boiler. 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Mahogany Pineapple 508-949-1283 Lawnmower 20GB hard drive 2 wireless Men’s Bicycle Call (508)779-0438 ask controllers, 1 wireless 6 month seasoned Headboard & Footboard Pro-Line Series, With 44” 1992 Bass Tracker Giant 6061 for Justin Solid Oak headset, 2 games, (Skate & 16’ Evinrude 20HP Motor, $200 picked-up. Full Sized With Rails. Fair Deck And Trac Vac $250 delivered 23” Frame, 24 Gears, Contemporary Collection System. Halo). Excellent condition, 2 Trolling Motor & Trailer. Shimano 105 Derailer. Nordic Trac To Good Condition month old. Asking $450 3 month seasoned (From 1920’s) Great For Picking Up RUNS GOOD. Black & Gold, Ridden Walk Fit Skier/Rower Style Desk for all. Asking $3495. $175 picked-up. Only 4 Times. Asking $175 Grass Clippings And $225 delivered. $125 Simple Lines, 30” x 60”. Call (508)278-3317 Call (508)476-2534 Original Cost $800 Table With Tile Top $200 OBO Leaves. 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Sailboard & Vintage Radios Yahama 115HP Refinished Chairs sail (new), $500. Dresser set, 100’s Of LP Records 440 Z-Model Four Stroke Engine Brimfield Area reasonable offers accepted. Natural Or Painted Finish, (508)476-3073 $200. Player piano w/rolls, Over 50-Year Old RC (5 year full warranty) 413-245-0459 Some Decorated. Singles To $600. Lexmark Snowmobile Must Sell [email protected] Allen Adding Machine Minn Kota Trolling Motor or Sets Of Six. printer, $50. Like Brand New! (70lb thrust) You pick up between 9/14 Brimfield, MA Photo Security System, & 9/21 Call Jeff at Very Reasonable! Call Karen (508)885-3192 $7500 For Both Tons Of Extras! This Boat (774)696-7879 508-764-4493 complete with all Is Loaded! (802)380-0844 Panasonic 47” necessary items including 508-987-9313 General electric-hot point St. Croix plastic holders $27,000 New H.D. Monitor TV Roll-Top Desk 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Jotel 400F refrigerator, top mount-no By Drake Smith Pellet Stove Video security system REDUCED!!! front, $250. Frigidaire Excellent condition, great Fireplace Insert complete with two videos Woodstove picture, 4 years young. $500. 4.5’ Long, 2’ Wide 1994 Sea-Doo Yours For $17,000 dishwasher, sink mount. Not Excellent Condition. Used Only One Season! and two cameras and all Like new, $1500. Hearthmate hard plumbed, $250. General Call (508)987-1228 Beautiful Boat! Must See! $400 Still Under Warranty. necessary cables. Bombardier SP94 Dan Kenney woodstove, great shape, Electric-Hot Point dryer, 508-764-1487 45,000 BTU $500. $150. Maytag-Oversized Park Model RV (Camel) Neon Sign - 50 With Trailer 508-527-3820 Call (774)696-0387 $2400 Years Old - Still In its Excellent Condition, Runs capacity washer, $150. 508-476-7424 General Electric 10,000 BTU 2002, 12x40 Samsung 61” Original Box Great. 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Upright State Quarters Coin-Operated FIREWOOD $175. Drum set, $250. 14’ Starcraft Ski tow bar. $9600. Dudley Therapy Lounge, Neck & Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes Jukeboxes Call (508)943-5682 8 Cord Loads 508-949-3025 Peavey bass, $200. Fender Foot Massage, 2 Additional of 500. Starting at $21 Aluminum Deep-V Green $900 bass amp, $200. Line-6 Therapy Seats Plus per roll. Also Gold Complete and Working 413-530-2331 Spider amp, $300. Electric Presidential dollar rolls. With 100 “Quabbin Special” 71 Chris Craft 31ft MY GOOD-BYE Cooldown Area. Comes With Trailer, 18 HP drums, $450. Tascam Waterfall/Volcano, Lights Call for more 45 RPM Selections Flybridge Cruiser YOUR GOOD BUY 4-track recorder, $100. Mercury, Downrigger, 281 FREE PETS (Different Colors). Starry information, Prices range from Fishfinder, Bilge Pump, twin 327 engines sleeps 6, to well-cared for BR chest of MM1 16 channel Night Blue With Red $675 to $2900 full head and shower, all drawers, twin beds, dresser, mixer, $100. (508)832-3029 or Windshield, Canopy Top. Maintenance Free Vinyl (508)272-3433 fiberglass. $7350. Free 6 Year old mirror; LR sofa, end tables, (508)943-3813 Also Available Plus Many Extras. Cabinet. One Year Old $1895 Or Best Offer. Call (508)333-1790 bookcase, bric-a-brac; Paid $8000 New Assorted Coin-Operated Male Yellow Lab round pine dinette table, Pecan Dining Asking $6000 Steam Radiator Cocktail Video Games Call For Pics/Details ladder-back chairs. 508-885-6171 Honda Outboard Mix Room Set Will Deliver Covers and Vintage Pinball Free to good home, raised $450 Call (508)864-8578 10 Horsepower 508-347-2203 6 Chairs, Large Table, Large 43” long x 40” high x 13” $650 with kids, no dogs. Well Hutch with Glass Doors, deep, 37”x40”x13” and And Much More! 16’ Hurricane trained and neutered with all Serving Buffet, And Scooter for Sale 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Minnkota 40 Pound vet care up to date. Moving Nascar Diecast 508-335-1973 Tri-Hull Thurst Trolling Motor Table Pads. Comes with 2 new batteries. good condition. Over $1000 Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500 and can’t take. Models Asking $450 or best offer. For Appointment $60 Very Nice Condition. $500. if new. All three for $400 Located In Webster Call (508)769-5024 “racing champ”, clear 774-922-3166 Call (508)867-2430 Call (508)832-5546 Trolling Motor, Firestone 205/70/R15 window, $5 and up. Electric Winch, Evinrude Never Used Wedding Dress Tanks, Bimini Top, Call 508-248-1411 Penn 6 wt. Flyrod Sony 50” XBR Swivel-Top TV $20 FREE Kittens New Condition In sealed box. White with '96 Conversion Van, Projection TV Stand veil, worn once. $200 or Black Water Pipe, Brimfield 3 1/2 Months Old New Clopay Call 508-278-6419 $1100 or best offer. $35 best offer. Gas Grill, Chiminea. 203-574-0692 Black & White Male, Orange Lane 2 piece sectional Call (508)248-6601 & White Male, Black Female, Garage Door Call (508)867-6706 518-480-1143 & Black Male. Premium Series, HDG, 9x7 Schwinn Electric with recliner, $1000 or Lawson 1997 best offer. Women’s & Teen’s Will Let Go, Preferably windows & inserts, hardware Scooter Technics Keyboard Ski-Boat In Pairs. weather strips. Sandstone Queen size bed SX-KN 5000 with bench and Clothing 1986 Bow Rider 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Only The Serious Need Call color. $500 Needs new battery, $60. Air hockey table, $50. with cherry wood stand. Programmed-excellent Excellent Condition. Clothes, Engine. With Trailer. Leave Message For Mike At frame, $700. 170HP I/O Mercruiser with Call (413)245-9312 Flute with case, $250. condition. $800. Boots, Pocketbooks, Etc. EZload trailer. Great shape. $7000 Auburn Dog Grooming (508)764-6560 Call (508)347-2764 Call (508)885-4777 508-278-5745 Call (508)826-2926 508-476-7560 508-832-2566 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 19, 2008

Administrative Assistant FULL-TIME 310 GENERAL HELP 325 PROFESSIONAL WANTED BRANCH We are seeking applicants with strong computer TELLER POSITION MANAGER and customer service skills to support day to STAFFING Looking for an experienced day departmental operations. The successful Want to be part of a growing community Branch Manager to excel in bank with a terrific working atmosphere? SOURCE, Inc. business development and candidate will have strong verbal and written Currently Recruiting For: willing to take a leadership communication skills and the ability to manage Hometown Bank is seeking a full-time 1st/2nd/3rd Shifts role in community Machine Operators organizations and participate multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. teller for its Webster branch. in community events. Job requires high school diploma or equivalent Material Handlers The successful candidate Picker/Packers must have a Bachelors and two years banking experience. UniBank Please apply in person at our Webster Degree in related field or a offers competitive wages and excellent office at 218 Main Street or forward your Assemblers minimum of five to seven benefits, including Health, Dental, life Fill Line Operators years of experience as a resume to Alma Morey Branch Manager at: Warehouse Workers bank branch manager. insurance, long and short term disability, long This individual will also be term care, an employee assistance program, HOMETOWN BANK CT & MA Areas responsible for loan origination, meeting sales and a 401(k) plan. Salary mid to high $20’s Pre-Employment Drug A COOPERATIVE BANK Screen, Background goals, supervising staff and depending on experience. Check, HS/GED overseeing the daily 218 Main Street, Webster MA May Be Required! operations of the branch. Strong PC skills including Apply at: 508-943-6062 MS Word, Excel, and Walk-Ins Welcome! 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Belding Mill Complex 111 Days/3 hours per 305 BUSINESS Putnam, CT day OPPORTUNITIES Phone: 860-963-2033 x0 *Highly Qualified Status Foster Fax: 860-963-2069 *Degree Preferred 283 PETS 285 PET CARE Farm putnam@staffing Fastest Growing sourceusa.com Please submit letter of www.stowefarm.com Parents Wanted interest and resume to: A CHANCE FOR LIFE Company Seeking Quality Homes www.staffingsourceusa.com NEEDED FOR BEAUTIFUL Throughout Central MA Online Applications North Brookfield HORSE BACK Nationwide! Public Schools CATS & DOGS Seeking Motivated, To Provide Foster Care Coming Soon! Tested, vetted, and ready for RIDING LESSONS Independent Distributors To Children In Need. Superintendent’s love. Please consider these, Collinswood New Owners! Indoor & Outdoor 24/7 Support. Generous Office “homeless” pets for adoption. Own Your Own Business For New Energy! Very Little Start-Up Cost. 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Oxford, MA 328 Main Street LPN MOTHERS For Sale New Competition $ Excellent wage Sturbridge MA 01566 Obedience www.starwoodpetresort.com Shift Aide They Will Be Medium Sized. ROSS RECYCLING and benefit package EOE $100 Applicants must be Surrogate If Interested, Please Call All Breed We Pay More!! Please call 508-765-5121 energetic and Mothers Wanted Grooming Woof & All Scrap Metals, 508-839-2493 Horizontal well-groomed. Established Surrogacy Available Cars, Trucks Milling Operator Program seeks loving Pure Bred Whisker Inn Call Nancy women to carry couples’ “It’s all about the Batteries, Booth Renter Matsuura/HAAS/Robodrill. 508-867-3325 biological babies 21-45, prior Professional 3 years minimum experience birth experience required, Puppies dogs!” Copper Wire, Full time, benefits. Over thirty breeds available. Wanted In 19 West Main St. non-smokers, generous Dog Grooming Appliances... Email resume to: Health checked/guaranteed. Call Terri West Brookfield, MA compensation. 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Mobile Travel Stipend and sometimes kittens. State of the art facility CASH PAID Full-Time Or Part-Time 402 GENERAL SERVICES Shots, wormed, Grooming Salon $5 off grooms with this Positions Available. Post Office Now mileage reimbursement. leukemia tested, ad* for December For your unwanted Days, Nights/Weekends. Car necessary. musical instruments Fax Resume With References Hiring! Clients located in and around Cats are welcome! spayed & neutered. Vicki Kelley in any condition! & Salary Requirements. Avg Pay $20/hour, Sturbridge, Webster, Call 508-885-2306 508-943-9631 Charlton, Northbridge and A&H *Guitars*Amplifiers*Drums* $57K/year, including Federal Professional Southbridge benefits, OT. Placed by Uxbridge surrounding towns. (508)764-4417 Saxes*Trumpets* Spanish speaking JUNK 285 PET CARE *Keyboards*Pro Audio*Etc. adSource, not affiliated Groomer woofandwhiskerinn.com with USPS, who hires. encouraged to apply. 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Buying/Selling Gary (Webster) working with people with Accounting play area Call (508)868-2502 Gold & Silver (508)949-1330 developmental disabilities. Assistant •Bathing available One Piece Or Collection Direct care position. HS/GED, driver’s license, Perform tasks for accurate Open M-F Bagged Shavings Lee’s Coins & Jewelry orientation training accounts receivable system 8:30am-10:30am Kiln-Dried Pine 239 West Main Street required. including cash receipts, 3:00pm-5:00pm ongoing collection calls, Clean Out Paper Bags. East Brookfield Driver Call Saturday & Sunday (Route 9 - Panda develop plan to reduce DSO, Attics, Garages, 8:30am-5:00pm Going... 3.25 Cubic Feet 508-943-0700 ext 115 reconciliations, etc. $4.75 Each (No Limit) Garden Plaza) Meals on Wheels Cellars, Houses, Call (508)865-2227 Going... Gone Delivery, Webster area Prepare spreadsheets to Apartments, Pick Up In 508-637-1236 508-341-6355 Part time positions assist in sales tax filings, Offices, Stores, Etc. to the Dogs West Brookfield available; 3 hours/day, Sales Pros inventory transfers, Tired of working bell to bell? Appliances Training and behavior Rock Valley Farm Monday-Friday, 9:30am- reconcile freight expenses, management in your 12:30pm every other Earn the income you want approve customer orders, WAGGIN 508-867-2508 and have control of Demolition home. week. Responsiblities and assist Sr. Accountant Small Buildings include packing and your time. with daily accounting tasks TAIL Positive methods Horse Stalls for counting trays for Call (860)467-4965 as requested. ATTN: Landlords used. delivery and delivering Excellent oral & written Or House Owners Certified Pet Dog Rent homebound elders. Must communication skills. Clean & DOG have reliable Site Coordinator trainer and member (Spencer) Excel and Word required. Paint Interiors transportation and be Knowledge of MRP/ERP and APDT 3 stalls available. Full or able to life 25 pounds. Putnam Science We Do The Work! TRAINING partial board. Trainer Academy, Putnam, CT experience with Great Plains Call Renelle at Paying Top $8.50/hour + gas software a plus. 5-7 yrs package available (Indoor reimbursement. (through Worcester State 10% Discount •Lessons Taught 508-892-1850 ring for winter). Dollar experience in A/R. BA in Please send letter of College) $17-$20/hour 25 accounting preferred. With This Ad Conveniently in email: Call (508)868-2502 For Silver Coins, interest to: hours/week Call [email protected] Tri-Valley, Inc. 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402 GENERAL SERVICES 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR WANTED RENT RENT RENT Carriers/Motor Route Call The intention to make an such Dudley Southbridge preference, limitation or 2 bedrooms, off street Out Of Town 2 & 3 Bedroom Drivers Wanted Junk Man discrimination. This parking, quiet neighborhood, Owner? Apartments. FREE BBQ newspaper will not no pets, no smoking. From $600/Month Southbridge Evening News is now accepting knowingly accept any $600 per month, plus Need Help Managing Available Immediately! REMOVAL advertising for real estate utilities. Your Property? De-Leaded, Renovated. applications for the following areas: Removal of Metal, that is in violation of the law. Call (401)624-3897 Section 8 Approved. Appliances, Our readers are hereby Need Help With No Pets, First & Security Southbridge informed that all dwellings Tenant Placement? Required. Various Locations. Furniture, TV’s. Call 508-764-6554 Route 132: Cliff, Fiske, Paige Hill (18 customers) Construction advertising in this newspaper Dudley are available on and equal 4-Room Apartment With Or 774-277-1616 Route 291: Westwood Pkwy, Chartier, Blanchard materials Cellars & opportunity basis. To Off-Street Parking. Attics cleaned. complain about $550/Month Plus Utilities (31 customers) Demolition of small discrimination call The First, Last & Security Southbridge Positions are Part Time and buildings, Tires. Department of Housing and Deposit Required. 2 Bedroom Apartment Urban Development “HUD” Call 508-949-3647 Available In Nice Quiet Monday Through Friday. (mid-mornings) Leaves & brush toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For Appointment Neighborhood With removed. Small For the N.E. area, call HUD Off-Street Parking & Applications are available at: Residential Moves. ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Large Yard Furnaces Removed free number for the hearing Dudley $600/Month 25 Elm Street Southbridge, MA impaired is 1-800-927-9275 First Floor, One Bedroom. First & Last Required. Check-our-down-to- New Kitchen Floor, New Call 508-764-0906 or call (508)909-4139 earth prices first! Bathroom, New Carpet. Providing Realty Off-Street Parking, Management Services To Eastern Connecticut & Weekends also! 505 APARTMENTS FOR Washer/Dryer Hookups, Southbridge 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Nice Area. Central Massachusetts. 2 Bedroom Apartments, RENT RENT RENT RENT All of Central Mass $580/Month • ALL PHASES OF All Deleaded. and Connecticut Call 508-248-9609 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT $575-$650 per month. Southbridge Good References Required. Spencer Webster • QUALITY APARTMENTS 508-347-7804 Three Room, One Bedroom Dudley Section 8 Welcome. Southbridge 1 Bedroom Apartment Near 1st floor 3 room, 1 bedroom or Apartment. Second Floor. FOR RENT Bus Route.$525. apartment newly renovated. For Rent Also: Modern 1 bedroom, No Smoking/Pets, Stove and refrigerator Quiet Area. Stove, • TENANT PLACEMENT quiet downtown area. 413-262-5082 Refrigerator & Heat Included. Two Bedroom SERVICES Garage Stalls Off-street parking. included. off street parking, $100/Month $600 per month Coin-Op on site. $525 per month. First and No Pets, No Smokers. Apartments. • RENTAL PROPERTY Includes heat, hot water First, Security, And Please call First/Last, Security & security required. No dogs. $650 ACQUISITIONS and appliances. Background Check Credit check and references 433 CLEANING References Required. (774)253-0123 Lease, security, deposit $600/Month Three Bedroom 36-38 Main Street Call (508)885-9307 required. Apartments and reference required. Call (860)935-9177 508-347-7729 Southbridge, MA Call (508)347-7709 or (774)696-4567 * TLC Home * $700-$900 Southbridge Please Call (860)256-7582 2 bedroom carriage house Spencer Webster Cleaning 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Off Have You Heard The 508-943-1685 ______in nicest part of Southbridge. Five room, two bedroom, Beamed ceilings. Nice! Southbridge like-new condo. New bike street parking, quiet Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” *Southbridge* neighborhood, washer/dryer We Use & Supply Organic Dudley *APARTMENTS* Private location in quiet NEW LISTING! path. No pets. First, last and Renovated, Clean First Floor, neighborhood. parking. Clean & Spacious 5-Room, security. included, updated heating Cleaners To Ensure Your Beautiful area near * AVAILABLE * system, yard. Family’s Safety. town central/post-of- Three Bedroom Apartment. $850. 3 Bedroom Apartment $1200/month plus utilities Good Area, Off-Street Call (508)615-6513 Washer/Dyrer Hookups, More info Please call Holiday Gift Certificates fice, large, peaceful Maria Ave. (508)461-9436 Parking. Includes Stove. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, First Refrigerator & Stove, www.pamcrawford.com Available For That 2-bedroom home on $750/Month Plus Utilities. Fenced Yard, Porch Or call Pam at Special Someone! Floor Garden-Style Condo Southbridge Webster private street, First/Last & Security $900 Off-Street Parking, Updated REMAX Professional A Perfect Gift! appliances No Pets/Smokers. 2 bedroom, first floor in front Bathroom, Ceiling Fans 2 Three Bedrooms, Updated Credit Check & References. North Street of police station. Hardwood Throughout. Associates Bathroom, Large Kitchen CALL TAMMIE TODAY w/dishwasher, oil-heat, (508)885-5556 fire-place, porch facing 508-949-3044 2 Bedroom, Second Floor floors, new gas heating $775 with Appliances, FOR A CLEANER $700 system. $725 per month. 1 No Pets. No Smoking Washer/Dryer Hookups, brook, nice yard, on/off 2 Bedroom, First Floor car garage and storage. Spencer Wood Floors, Storage, TOMORROW! street parking. Dudley First/Last & Security Very Nice, Clean Two $725 Call (617)645-2811 Large Three Bedroom, Nice Backyard, Off-Street 508-347-3275 AVAILABLE NOW! Off-Street Parking. Please call Bedroom, Second Floor. Coombs Street Call 508-765-8730 Parking, Near Downtown 774-230-7885 Stove, Refrigerator, Great Location! $850 & 950/month (508)579-4809 One Bedroom, Gas Heat. No Pets. First & Security Off-Street Parking. Close To Third Floor Southbridge Office/Homes www.geocities.com/greg Major Routes. 3 bedroom, third floor. Fresh $800/Month Available Immediately! $575 Southbridge Call 508-864-5605 Spring Or Fall Cleanings nmargo/home $700/Month paint, new carpets. Call 508-951-2641 $650 per month plus Newly Finished Huge, Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or First & Last 3 bedroom 7 room. 508-943-2670 Oxford utilities. Spencer Webster Monthly Cleanings Call (413)335-6998 Wall-to-wall carpeting, lots Newly Renovated Two 30 Poland Street Flexible Hours/Days One Bedroom Apartment of closet space, tile floors, Bedroom, Plus Small Spare Brookfield Millbury With Off-Street Parking. Modern 4-Room Apartment, Registered/Insured/ 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. new windows, well insulated, Room. Off-Street Parking, 3 bedroom apartment for $625/Month ceiling fans, laundry Just Renovated. Kitchen , Bonded Cathedral ceilings, open floor Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookups, Appliances, Furnished. rent, Fully applianced with First/Last & Credit Check 3 Bedrooms, Wall-to-wall hookups, private porch, no Small Garage. plan, gas heat, large yard, washer/dryer, big back yard, 774-836-0189 Large Rooms, Great References Available off-street parking, Carpet, Washer/Dryer pets. First, security and No Smoking, No Pets. off-street parking, gas heat. 508-987-2300 credit check. Section 8 Closets! Off-Street Parking. washer/dryer hookups, hookup, Gas Heat, $800/Month Less Than 1 Mile To $1100 per month. First and Storage, No Pets. welcome. $950/month. First/Last & Security. applianced. Cats Ok. last required. I-395. Walking Distance 442 LICENSED DAY Available 12/1. $730/month Oxford First/Security Required. Call (508)765-5359 508-885-6445 Call (508)755-1400 Senior Citizen Owned To Most Webster Schools. CARE plus utilities. Call Nick (508)943-5901 No Pets. Call (508)867-2564 or ask for Peter Duplex Home Seeking Tenant or (508)397-1044 Spencer For Second Floor Apartment. $700/Month *************** (413)262-5082 Between 9am and 7pm Southbridge Rural setting off street Call 508-943-0972 North Brookfield $800/Month Plus Heat parking large yard. The Commonwealth of 508-987-2300 Newly Renovated, One Or 508-949-1400 Massachusetts Office 28 Spring Street Bedroom Apartment. One bedroom loft 3 large rooms, first Southbridge $725/month. Webster of Child Care Beautiful Two Bedroom Free Electricity for First floor. $625/monthly. SOUTHBRIDGE Month! 3 bedroom, central location, 4 rooms, 2 bedroom. Services requires that Brookside Apartment, With Balcony. $950/month. Includes heat & Hot water References and security 96 North Street Completely Redone! Stove, Refrigerator References, security all ads placed in the required. and Dishwasher, parking, yard, washer/dryer, newspaper for child Terrace Second floor 3 room, 1 New Everything and no pets. dishwasher & disposal. No pets. Washer/dryer bedroom. Fully renovated. $700/Month Plus Utilities Off-street Parking, (508)885-6005 Some Pets, No Dogs. care (daycare) in your Affordable 2 Bedroom hookups. New cabinets, First + Security Required. Laundry Room Available Now. washer/dryer hookups No Pets. Spencer home include your Apartments For Rent. Call (508)867-2478 and Intercoms. $750 per month. license number. Spacious, Fully in basement. 508-826-9654 $575 Two Bedroom Apartment. Call (508)333-8090 Or (508)867-7404 $600/month, plus utilities First and Security. New Appliances, Newly Applianced. Renovated. Second Floor, Small Daycare A/C In Every Unit! Call (508)248-7186 Webster North Brookfield 186 Hamilton Street Southbridge Off-Street Parking. 6 Elm Street Has Part-Time Starting at $696 New const. Heat/hot water. Two bedroom, second Charlton Street $725/Month 2 bedroom, basement 1 & 2 bedrooms floor. Heat/hot water Southbridge First & Last & Full-Time • On-Site Laundry Available 12/1 774-230-5198 apartment. Washer/dryer Elevator accessible, onsite included Three Bedroom, Non-Smokers Only. hookups, off street parking. Openings! • Basketball Court laundromat, trash removal, $750/Month Cozy Three Room, One $650 per month. First and 0-4 Years Old. Second and Third Floor Bedroom. Stove & Fridge. Spencer private parking. Apartment. security required. No dogs. Convenient Location. • Playground Appliances included. E. Main Street $495/Month Two bedroom townhouses. Call (508)335-9285 Hot Meals, Fun Learning Various Two bedroom Appliances Included. First & Security, 1 year lease, no pets, Activities, Reasonable Rates. • Pool For more info Washer/Dryer Hookups, Credit Check. Cats OK. appliances, hookups. First (508)867-4277 Apartments Available Webster For Info Call Gloria INCOME LIMITS APPLY $600-$650/Month Off-Street Parking. 413-283-5445 and last months rent. Clean One Bedroom 508-234-0736 Section 8 Welcome Plus utilities Section 8 OK. $650 per Leave Message $625 to $720. Security Apartment. Washer/Dryer North Brookfield deposit $500. License #2082929 month. Hookup, Stove & Office Open From: 5 Room, 2 Bedroom, Credit check, first, last Garages Available Call (508)886-4312 First Floor Apartment. Southbridge Refrigerator. No Pets. 454 HOME Monday-Friday and security required. 508-943-1731 x0 First/Last & Security Washer/Dryer Hookups, Appliances included for all One Bedroom Apartment Sturbridge IMPROVEMENT 9:00am to 5:00pm Off-Street Parking. Nice Very Plush & Modern, $500/Month Weekend & Evening Yard. Owner-Occupied NO PETS! Fully Applianced. 1738 House 508-949-2357 $800/Month + Utilities Southbridge Free Electric, Heat, Appointments Between 8am-4pm Two Bedroom Apartment Available No Pets/Smoking Clean 4 room, 2 bedroom Hot Water Included In Webster References & Security Monday-Friday duplex apartment. Stove, All Hardwood Floors. Studio. All Appliances. Easy access to 395. 2 Brookside Terrace Required 508-764-1246 refrigerator, hookups, Washer/Dryer Connection. $675/month upscale apartments for rent. basement, yard, good area. Refrigerator & Stove. Off-Street Parking 1 bedroom studio apartment. 11 Village Drive 413-477-6336 Off-Street Parking. Before 8pm No pets. Credit check, 508-347-1101 Second floor professional 1 Southbridge,MA 01550 first/last & security. Heat & Hot Water Included bedroom flat remodeled. On North Brookfield SOUTHBRIDGE $650 per month, 774-230-0680 Sturbridge site laundry, close to local plus utilities. In town applianced 2 BRAND NEW Beautiful three bedroom, churches, stores, library. bedroom, first floor Call (508)765-2658 1 1/2 bath, half-duplex. Property manager APARTMENTS! Southbridge (508)479-2915 Gutter Cleaning (508)764-7675 apartment. Off street parking, One Bedroom Finished basement. Stove, washer and dryer hookup, Half-Duplex Split Foyer refrigerator & dishwasher separate utilities, no pets, 2 Bedrooms/$775. Webster & Repairs Available now. Southbridge New Refrigerator, Stove, included. Storage From 75 Cents First and last. First Floor, Four Washer, Dryer. New Paint & space, nice yard, Large 1 bedroom, second Per Foot $650 per month. Stove, refrigerator and convenient location. floor, newly decorated. C&C dishwasher included. Room Apartment, Carpet. 8x8 Storage Shed. Available 7 Days A Week! Call (978)939-5240 Electric Heat, Off-Street Parking. Nice Available Now! No pets. Secure building. Washer/Dryer Hookups, Neighborhood. $1195/Month References required. Also: Properties North Brookfield Off-street parking. $625 per month. Window Washing Refrigerator, Stove, $700/Month + Utilities Also available: LOOK & COMPARE One Bedroom Apartment. NO Pets. Garage, Large Yard. First & Last Newly remodeled three Call (508)943-8755 Rooftop Leaf Removal Heat/Hot Water & Appliances $670/Month Plus Utilities bedroom. Convenient before 7pm 2 Bedroom Including Washer & Dryer. Call (508)765-5852 508-954-6141 774-318-1021 Luxury Condo On First/Last & Security location. Refrigerator Off-Street Parking. & stove included. Webster 774-922-3768 Southbridge/Charlton Non-Smoking, No Pets. 508-320-3368 Line. Appliances, Central Southbridge Southbridge $995/Month Large Two Bedroom, $650/Month Second Floor, 6-Room First Floor. Air, $795/Month 1 Bedroom Third Floor First & Last Required First & Last Apartment. Stove & Apartment,Plenty Of Room. Secure Building. Attractive, Also, Quality 1, 2 & 3 508-867-2950 Refrigerator, Private Southbridge Wall-To-Wall Carpet. Call (508)867-8881 Very Clean, Coin-Ops, Heat. 500 REAL ESTATE Bedroom Apartments! Parking. No Smoking/Pets Five Room, Two Bedroom No Smoking. No Pets. Cats OK Appliances, Off-Street North Brookfield $450 Per Month In Two Family. Stove, Fridge, First & Security Sturbridge $840/Month Parking. Spacious and sunny large 1 Washer/Dryer Hookups. Nice First & Last Utilities Not Included. One Ready To Move In! Sturbridge Heights 501 REAL ESTATE bedroom in center. New Year Lease. Security Deposit Home. First & Security. Section 8 Approved. 508-943-2578 Call (508)765-0501 (Hall Road) WANTED windows, eat in kitchen, & Credit Check $825/Month 508-949-0420 Sturbridge laundry and parking. 508-765-5775 2 bedroom. Heat included. Completely furnished 508-248-3743 Webster $565 per month. First, last and security. Nice, Clean One Bedroom efficiencies. All utilities Southbridge $795 per month. and cable. $200 per Call (508)867-4395 Southbridge Apartment In Quiet HOUSE LOT Southbridge Second Floor, Two 1 year lease required. Owner-Occupied Building. week. North Brookfield 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Bedroom. Stove, Call (508)729-3429 Call Tammy at apartments . Washer/dryer Large 2-bedroom $500 Per Month, Plus WANTED Three Bedroom apartment. 1st floor, newly Refrigerator. Hardwood Utilities For Qualified IN: 508-579-0539 Apartments Available. hookups, off street parking. Floors. Hot Water Included. Uxbridge First and last required. renovated, & de-leaded. Applicants. Dudley $800-$850/Month Washer/dryer hookups, No Pets. 1 bedroom apartment, first No Pets, Non-Smoking. Available now. First, Last & Security Call Damian Call (774)289-1507 enclosed porch. Great floor. $700 per month. Off-Street Parking. Stove Charlton (508)868-7184 neighborhood. $675/Month Call ERA Key Realty & Refrigerator Included. 508-829-5853 Southbridge $850/month plus utilities, 1-866-321-6819 First/Last & Security Deposit. Douglas Northbridge Southbridge First/last/security deposit Credit Check & References. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom 1st floor brand new & credit checks. No pets Uxbridge Call 508-943-2640 For Spring Building (Linwood) 508-347-7433 Southbridge Apartments Available First Floor, 3 bedroom apartment. One bedroom apartment with Four Room Apartment. Washer/dryer hookup. Two bedroom loft, stove and refrigerator Webster Mike Ryan Realty Prices start at $845/month. Section 8 ok. apartment. Renovated and NO PETS, included. $625 per month One and two bedroom 508-764-2047 Includes heat, hot water, A/C, First and security required. Southbridge deleaded. Vinyl sided, wall plus utilities. First and last. apartments, first floor. Neat pool, fitness center & NO SMOKING. Large 3 bedroom, 6 rooms. to wall, tile kitchen and bath, & clean, off-street parking. Clean, Cozy, Quiet. Call (508)864-6554 Off street parking, Also have garage for rent for children’s program. new porches and windows, $100/month. Good location. Affordable. Off street parking. Off-Street Parking. washer/dryer hookups. off-street parking. $800/Month Plus Security. Call Call for details Call (508)476-3777 Southbridge $850 per month plus utilities. $600.00/Month. (508)943-7436 Includes Heat, Hot Water, First and security. Section 8/RHI welcome. (508)278-6319 1st floor, 3 bedrooms central Or 1-508-612-6192 Stove, Refrigerator, Call (508)909-6025 Call 781-449-5511 Blinds & Carpeting. gas heat and air conditioning Webster anytime before 9pm Douglas Available Now electric stove off street (3) One Bedroom & Studio One Bedroom 508-234-2025 parking, $795 monthly plus Southbridge Apartments Available. West Brookfield utilities. First months rent. Southbridge Apartment 508-473-4576 Large, first floor 6 room 3 Two Bedroom Apartment. From $500 To $600 Very spacious 2 bedroom Credit and criminal check. Stove & Refrigerator apartment, second floor. ************** $675/Month. Call Pat (508)868-0231 bedroom apartment. Three Bedroom Apartment Heat Included. Washer/dryer hookups, nice Included. With Heat & Available December 1st Close to center of town. Off- EQUAL HOUSING Off-Street Parking. neighborhood with yard. Off-Street Parking. $800/Month street parking, washer/dryer Convenient Downtown Southbridge $775 per month. No Pets. hookup. $700 per month, OPPORTUNITY Off-Street Parking, plus utilities. No pets. Location. Southbridge 1st floor, freshly painted, 3 Call (781)444-1087 Credit Check, First & Last. Coin-Op Laundry. 508-737-4942 bedroom apartment in well $750/Month Call for more details, ************** 2 & 3 bedroom or (671)281-0831 First/Last, Security & maintained home. Newer Call 508-764-6803 Credit Checks. (508)361-9720 All real estate advertising in apartments available on windows and gas furnace. this newspaper is subject to After 5pm, Ask For Al 508-479-8714 Douglas Coombs Street. No pets, non smoker Southbridge The Federal Fair Housing Act preferred. $750 per month 508-865-5777 of 1968, which makes it Two Bedroom. Applianced, washer/dryer Large, spacious & beautiful Webster Bousquet Real Estate 3 bedroom apartment. Southbridge: illegal to advertise any New Appliances, hook-ups. No pets. Large 1 bedroom modern. Webster Two Bedroom Split-Level. preference, limitation or Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Section 8 Ok. $700-$750. (508)765-5411 Front & back closed-in New Paint, Tile & porch, storage, appliances, Wall to wall, appliances 2 bedroom, newly renovated discrimination based on race, Country Road. No Traffic. First and security. included, coin-op laundry, no with parking space coin-op Hardwood Floors. color, religion, sex, handicap, $800 Plus Electric. Southbridge hardwood floors, completely $725/Month Plus Utiltiies. References and credit High Street renovated. $875 per month. pets, lease and security. laundry. $600 per month. familial status (number of No Smoking, No Dogs. check required. $575 and up, utilities not Pets ok. First, Last & Half Security. children and or pregnancy), One Bedroom $650 2 bedroom, very nice, quiet Deleaded, no pets. No Dogs. and clean, $675 per month. Available Immediately included. Call (508)943-6581 or national origin, ancestry, age, Call (508)476-1722 Call (508)596-8497 Call (508)764-2866 Call George marital status, or any Call (508)764-3743 Call (774)258-0147 (774)280-0169 774-280-2681 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 19, 2008

505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 546 CEMETARY LOTS 546 CEMETARY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 565 STORAGE SPACE RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Dudley Cemetery Lot Worcester County FOR RENT Hayden Pond For Sale Memorial Park, Sturbridge Spencer Two Bedroom Cottage, Great $99,900 Office Space Southbridge Worcester County Memorial Paxton Spencer Condo For Sale By Views! Large Deck, Stove & Park, Paxton, MA. (Park Share Included) Webster Bright & Spacious Rooms In Refrigerator. First & Last. Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, 4 lots in the Garden of the 1700 sq ft with garage door Cross, which is the oldest Charming, Move-In Ready. Beautiful, Historic Victorian. Owner $850/Month 2 Lots (1 & 2) Fully Applianced, C/A, Open and interior lights. Centrally Located On Route 2 bedroom. Fully $1500 For Both garden in the park. Value Terrific location. Prospect Waterfront One Bedroom $7000, asking $6000. Floor Plan. Two Bedrooms, 9. Ample Parking. Great applianced, gas heat, Call 508-347-3884 One Large Bath. Call (508)320-2329 Location. Variety Of central air, security Cottage. Large Deck, Stove Will sell separately. & Refrigerator. First & Last. Leave Message If No Answer Call (508)892-8685 Maintenance Free. Shaded. Estates Floorplans Available. system, storage, elevator. Monthly Fee $180. Call Scott Immediate occupancy. $850/Month Rent/rent with option. 508-943-3774 Cemetery Lots Includes Taxes, Cable 1 & 2 Bedroom 508-320-2814 550 MOBILE HOMES TV And More! Webster Apartments. Or Neil Call (774)230-7216 North Brookfield for Sale 14x70 Mobile Why Rent? 30 Poland Street 1 Month Free Rent 508-868-1043 Worcester County Memorial 860-315-7122 Need Some Extra Space To House For Lease Park-Paxton, MA Home Store Those Summer Toys, Now Available: In-Town Three Bedroom, 2 Lots (#408A) available in Boats, Etc.? 1.5 Bath. Washer/Dryer W/56ft addition which Historical Buildings Southbridge the beautiful Garden of Valor includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Small & Large Units Southbridge Hookup, Farmer’s Porch II. $5,000 for both. Retail Space Desirable Maria Ave work room w/sink and 18ft Sturbridge Available. Must Income Qualify & Deck. No Pets. Call (508)987-0531 Call 508-949-1400 SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES Main Street, high visibility. Location! First & Security porch w/handicapped ramp. Mobile Home 55+ $1300 per month Spacious Two Bedroom, Large hallways/doors, for 1 Bedroom, Ideal Or 508-943-0972 After 5pm WELCOME $1200/Month + Utilities Leave Message plus utilities. Two Bath, Garden-Style 508-867-9935 wheelchair. New Location, Close To Call Call (508)765-5995 Condo. Featuring Large CEMETERY roof/windows. $98K plus Everything. New Floors, Living Room, Dining Area Southbridge LOTS: park share. Carpets, Paint, Windows, (508)943-9567 With Sliders To Deck, Fully 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape. Bill, (508)347-5463 Shower, Cabinets & ACATION ENTALS Sturbridge Applianced Kitchen. Two in the 575 V R E.H.O. Modern kitchen, living room, Garden of Valor Counters. Newer Furnace, Great Rte 20 location! 552 Move-In Condition. laundry/mud room, garage, SF, 2 rooms, excellent A Great Buy At at Worcester Memorial 14x70 Mobile A/C & More. private back yard & patio. Park in Paxton. Washer/Dryer. condition. Suitable for $119,900 $1500 per month plus Home Webster Bousquet Real Estate $1500/best offer. $37,500 office/retail. General parking utilities. First and security. with central air. Mint Prospect Street lot available. Reasonable rent 508-765-5411 Please call 508-347-7027 Two Bedroom Apartment References required. condition to move in. Many Florida of $450 plus utilities & taxes! Call (508)729-0910 508-885-5133 new extras. Located in With Porch. Ask for Dorothy or $625/Month, First & Last Webster attractive over 55 park in Disney Area Cat $25 Extra/Month Beverly, Coldwell Banker, Southbridge Sturbridge. Sturbridge Retirement 3rd floor, renovated 2 All the comforts of Call Dave (508)826-6042 (508)347-7181 Lebanon Hill Area- Cemetery Plots at Call Joe (508)347-8976 Community bedroom condo. 2 parking Completely Rebuilt In 2002. home, with the spaces, furnished with all Completely renovated, 5 Worcester County room 2 bedroom home in 1983 Mobile Home New Floors, Walls, Doors, attractions nearby. West Brookfield new appliances including Memorial Park Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, 2 Bedroom, Webster washer/dryer and living room lovely country setting. 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. One Bedroom Apartment. For Rent Spacious kitchen and living in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. Two Bedroom, Bathroom. Carpeting On All 2 bath condo. First Floor, Private Entrance. set. No pets. First, last & Call (508)987-6180 Floors Except Kitchen & security required. room with enclosed All Remodeled With Sleeps 6, Stove & Refrigerator. Starting At sunroom. $950 per month Attached Screenhouse. Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Full kitchen, pool, No Pets. $895/month. Bousquet Real Estate Park Share Included. 508-735-9639 $525/Month Plus Utilities $2.00 Per (703)862-8703 Cemetery Plots tennis and more! (508)765-5411 Worcester County Memorial $69,000 OBO First/Last & Security Plus Square Foot! $75/per night. References. Park, Paxton; 2 Person, OPEN HOUSE 9000 sq.ft. Woodstock Valley Garden Of Faith. Sunday, October 19th 508-867-2540 520 HOUSEMATES Year Round Reserve now for 6500 sq.ft. Lakefront Home $1400 OBO (For Both) Noon-2pm Winter & Spring 3400 sq.ft. On Witches Woods Lake. Currently Sells For $2100 508-867-5043 or Winter Whitinsville 2500 sq.ft. Oxford Direct Waterfront, Two Direct From WCMP. 508-885-4078 1000 sq.ft. Bedroom. Victorian Cottage. Please Call Brookfield Home 1, 2 or 3 bedroom Seeking Roommate A View of The Lake From 508-892-1679 apartments. Large rooms, 7500 sq.ft To Share Two Bedroom Every Room! 55 Plus Community. This 1475 sq. ft. 2 with appliances. Off-street (Free-Standing) Apartment. Walk To Center, Dead-End Road, Quiet Garden of Prayer Nanatomqua Mobile bedroom 2 full bath, fully parking. No pets. Parking, Deck, Neighborhood. Home Park. furnished, like new home No utilities included. 2500 sq.ft Nice Apartment! $975/Month Plus Utilities 3 lots, side by side, buy two 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, inside and out, is in a First/Last & References (Free-Standing) Second Floor Of Two Family. Security Required. for $2000 and get the third beautiful 55 and older Florida free. Choice ground. Carport, Screen Porch, gated community. It’s Call (508)476-7856 Call Owner Must Like Cats. 860-933-5765 New Appliances, Fort Myers Beach $175/Week 860-786-7186 Worcester county memorial located in Fort Pierce, FL., 510 508-753-3670 Includes Utilities park, Paxton MA. New Roof. just minutes from beaches One Bedroom Beach COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Contact Rick 545 LAND/LOTS Call (508)234-7116 508-892-7228 and great fishing. Many Cottage. 978-973-4529 774-262-7307 other extras. $79,900. March Chase Mill 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE Oxford Two Cemetery Make an offer. $2200 Call (508)779-0311 Complex Approved Building Lots Brookfield (Off-Season) Weeks Nanatomqua Mobile (Formerly Ethan Allen) North Oxford Lot For Sale Worcester County October, November, 1 bedroom, first floor. Webster 1.4 Acres, $99,900 Home Park Located In Dudley, MA Small Room For Rent Memorial Park December and hardwood floors, all Joe Jenny Road. (55 And Over) 565 ROOMS FOR RENT Indoor/Outdoor Space All Utilities Included. Can Also Build A Home In Paxton April appliances, slider to patio, 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 From $450/Weekly Available For Immediate secure building, pool and Laundry. Of Your Choice. $900 For Each, Bath, Living Room, Large Lease For Storage, assigned parking. Close to $550 Per Month Owner Financing Available. Male Or Female. $1800 For Both Kitchen, Laundry Room Southbridge All Clean, Quiet & Light Industrial, highways. $650. No dogs. Other Lots Available. Well Equipped. MUST BE SOBER! Contact Owner Call Cheryl With New Appliances, Room For Rent Manufacturing, Office. Call (508)245-0228 or And Door To Back Porch. Near All Attractions. Call Today For Info [email protected] 774-232-9960 860-742-8877 413-245-4181 Available Immediately! 774-280-6026 860-450-2556 REDUCED Includes Heat, Electricity, 774-262-0340 WORCESTER COUNTY $79,900 Hot Water, Cable, Parking. OPEN NOW!!! 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 546 CEMETARY LOTS 508-868-4662 Quiet Home. Tri-State Speedway Spencer MEMORIAL PARK; $100/Week Two Bedroom Condo. Bright, 3 Lots Paxton, MA 774-230-5283 Indoor Go-Kart & Modern, Contemporary Dudley 2 adjoining lots. Retiring? WELLS, MAINE Amusement Center Style. Hardwood, 8 room, 5 bedroom Pine Grove Asking $1500 or Best Offer Think Of A Mobile Home Village By the Sea Tile, & Appliances. waterfront cape. No Cemetery for both call (508)867-3820 In A Beautiful Park In 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Great Kitchen. Beautifully smoking or pets. $1800 per Sturbridge. Spencer Pool complex, with Whitinsville, MA Two Bedrooms, One And Rutland Landscaped Grounds. month plus utilities. All Adjoining, Side-By-Side. Worcester County Room For Rent jacuzzi and exercise room, Oversized Garage With Convenient Location. Call Pam Remax One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Good Location Near New Roof, New Windows, All Utilities Included. Overhead Door, Office, Rent To Own! Professional Associates Front/Path. Memorial Park Includes Parking Space. A/C, cable. Bathroom. Heated, Electric. Garden of the Cross And Many Updates. (6 Months Credit) (508)885-5556 Asking $1100 Each seerealtor.com Non-Smoking. Daily Rate $80-$90 $500/Month From $850 Or $3000 For All 3 2 lots side by side. Price $100 Per Week OR Call For Details M. Hopkins or log onto $3500 for both. $89,500 Call Scott www.pamcrawford.com 508-234-5389 $400/Month (508)429-7568 508-868-3538 508-320-2814 Call (508)721-8924 508-347-8791 508-281-4429 NOVEMBER, 19, 2008 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Aut motive

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1978 Corvette 1997 Chevy 2000 Ford 2008 Scion XB VEHICLES 1999 Compo HD 2005 Suzuki C50 Silver Anniversary Model Blazer 4x4 Taurus SES Silver, fully loaded, 8000 2001 Chevy Hardtail Boulevard Cruiser 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Limited Edition, Runs Used Motor Ready To 3.0L V6, Loaded, miles, have title in hand, Blazer LT Just Painted, Completely Black/Grey, 300 Miles, Strong, Looks Real Sharp! Ice Cold A/C. asking $12,500. Rebuilt, Must See! 4 Cooper Weather Excellent Driver. L82 Be Installed. Vehicle Is If interested call Bonnie, Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Mint! In Good Condition $1995 Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 Asking $8000 Or BRO $4899 Master S/T Tires Engine, T-Tops. (508)248-4568 after 6PM 508-566-2721 $7900 NEW PRICE $800 Wheel Drive. Very Clean, 508-885-9892 Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 Call Anytime 1996 Saturn SL Runs Great, Needs Nothing! Like New $150 No Dreamers! 4-Cylinder, Cold A/C, Great 2001 Subaru 94k Miles, 22MPG. 508-753-5529 508-340-5334 774-230-3504 2006 Harley 4 Cooper Weather On Gas, CD System. Forrester Asking $6000 2007 CHRYSLER Very Reliable - Must See! Standard, Recent Brakes, 508-864-3846 Davidson Master S/T Snow $1495 OBO 2004 XL 883 Groove Tires 1984 Firebird SE PT CRUISER A/C, Roof Racks. Looks H06, air, auto locks doors & 774-208-3313 & Runs Great. 2003 NISSAN Sportster XL883C 225/55 R17 windows. Cast wheels, $12,997 White with saddle bags. Harley Like New $200 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge $5,500 OBO FRONTIER Chapman. Best offer. 508-987-3244 $12,500 2,091 miles. $6000. Also 508-867-2560 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Harley helmet, jacket and Davidson Call (617)872-3230 (508)943-7474 1999 Ford Ranger Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Evenings Extended Cab Pickup 2007 SUZUKI XL7 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA gloves for sale. 3400 miles, lots of (800)339-2321 $14,997 1973 Green www.krausecars.com V6, 4.0L (508)943-7474 Call (508)949-0621 upgrades, mint A-1 Condition VW Beetle 131,780 Miles. Recent Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge (800)339-2321 condition, handles 2007 CHRYSLER Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA www.krausecars.com 2004 Harley great. $7200 or best 4 new Yokohama Recent Engine, Runs Well. (508)943-7474 Good Tires PT CRUISER offer. Won’t last long! High Speed Rain $3500 (800)339-2321 2004 FORD EXPLORER Davidson Ultra Call (508)347-8969 Best Offer $13,996 (Book Value $6000+) www.krausecars.com Tires Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge $10,994 Classic 413-245-3530 860-923-1848 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 5500 miles, $17000. 195-50-R15/82V on mint 5 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 1987 Yamaha Bolt American Racing 1966 Mustang (508)943-7474 $17,777 Call (508)943-0242 (800)339-2321 1995 Geo Prizm (508)943-7474 XV535 Motorcycle Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra, 1971 VW Beetle Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge (800)339-2321 Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon www.krausecars.com 110K miles, Red, 4 door 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA www.krausecars.com 2002 Harley 59,920 Miles, New Battery, and many more. Call (508)341-3910 sedan, recently, (508)943-7474 Owner’s Manual, Service Call Tom ask if they will fit for information 2005 Chrysler reconditioned, new starter, (800)339-2321 2004 Jeep XLH 883 Sportster Manual Included. your car. Pacifica runs great. www.krausecars.com 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, $900 OBO Best Reasonable Offer 1995 Toyota Supra Moving must sell quick!! Liberty Sport Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, Call Robert AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly $2500 or best offer. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY 508-987-5167 Spencer Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Highway. New Tires, Great Silver, 49k Miles. Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 774-745-0173 Original. 60k, Call (508)341-4434 or $19,555 Excellent Condition. Custom Grips. Family Car, Well Maintained. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Black-On-Black, Leather, $6500 OBO (860)857-4168 CD/AM/FM Radio. Excellent Condition Third Row Two-Owner Car. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Looks & Runs Great. 100th Anniversary Photos Available (508)943-7474 Asking $14,200 $50,000 FIRM Call Bill & Andrea 2001 Honda Asking $4500 2003 Harley Bench Seat (800)339-2321 774-364-1133 860-617-7335 For Ford Expedition 1973 Pontiac 860-377-0396 Accord 4-Door EX www.krausecars.com Or After 5pm Davidson (Eddie Bauer) Trans-Am 860-928-1064 V6 Auto With Leather. 118k 508-886-7184 883 Hugger, 12k Miles. Tan Leather, Excellent Miles. Excellent Condition. 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY 2001 Harley Includes Harley Hard Leather 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, $13,996 Ask For Linda Bags, Dual Seat, Extra Condition. Burgundy Interior, Original, 2004 Chrysler Extra Set Of 4 Snow Tires. Davidson Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 Kelly Bluebook Value $7950 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 2004 NISSAN XTERRA Chrome, Luggage Rack, Matching Numbers. 90k. Town & Country 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 1200 Sportster Cover, & Windshield. $150 $50,000 FIRM Asking $7200 $11,994 860-935-0039 One Owner, 23,500 Miles. (508)943-7474 Yellow & Black, $5500 Black Custom Paint, Fully 508-248-6070 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 508-344-2660 After 5pm (800)339-2321 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Mint Condition With New 508-943-3004 Truck Rails Loaded, Perfect Condition www.krausecars.com (508)943-7474 Parts. 3000 Miles. Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed Corvette $18,000 Or Best Offer 2006 LEXUS RX 400H (800)339-2321 $4950 745 RECREATIONAL 1978 Anniversary Call 508-764-3723 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY www.krausecars.com Great Condition $34,886 $12,990 508-892-4495 VEHICLES $95 For Set Black T-Top, 57k Miles. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge New Exhaust, Starter, Etc. 2005 Corvette 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 2004 SUBARU GM Chrome 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA FORESTER 2000 Harley 2005 Kawasaki $5500 OBO Coupe (508)943-7474 (508)943-7474 Slotted Wheels 508-713-3513 (800)339-2321 (800)339-2321 $11,994 Davidson XL883 250 Bayou ATV 17K miles, auto, www.krausecars.com Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern GPS, OnStar, etc. www.krausecars.com Less than 30 hours use, mint 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Custom condition/needs nothing. For Full-Size GM. Antique Black Excellent condition. Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, $200 Set Of 4 2002 Lincoln LS 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY (508)943-7474 Paid $3200, asking $2200 or REDUCED! (800)339-2321 Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, best offer. Jaguar Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, $13,995 Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 454 Complete 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and Asking $28,000. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge www.krausecars.com Call (508)867-8434 after MUST SELL! Fully Loaded, Chrome 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots GM Block chrome nearly perfect, New 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 2005 GMC ENVOY XUV Of Chrome Added, 1,493 5:30pm Michelin pin stripe tires and Call (508)397-6409 Rims/Grill/Rocker (508)943-7474 With Fuel Injection Panels/Pillars, $14,950 Miles, Flawless. $1200 many spare parts. (800)339-2321 Asking $5800 Best Reasonable Offer. 2004 Dodge Brand New Snow Tires, www.krausecars.com Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 1998 Kawasaki 508-259-8805 Call Tom (Spencer) Extra Set Of 18” Chrome 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 860-792-1168 Intrepid 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY (508)943-7474 750 Xi Sport Jetski (774)745-0173 Rims with Tires. New (800)339-2321 Excellent condition, one Brakes $16,995 Two seater, new battery and www.krausecars.com 1998 Harley recently serviced. Excellent Used Auto Parts 725 AUTOMOBILES owner, only 35,000 miles. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 91 day Guarantee. Large $6000 firm. Sharp Car! Mint! 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 2005 NISSAN QUEST Davidson condition. Includes trailer (508)943-7474 and cover. $2500 or best inventory of engines, 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Call Pat, (508)943-8712 $13,500 obo $16,995 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, transmissions, tires & glass. 774-289-9074 (800)339-2321 excellent condition, offer. Call (508)234-0252 82k Miles. 19” Chrome www.krausecars.com Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Excellent service. Free parts 2000 Dodge 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA registered, many extras! locating service. Wheels, Body Kit, Custom 2007 MAZDA MAZDA6 2006 Suzuki Paint, Plus Many Extras. Caravan 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY (508)943-7474 $7000 or BO Amherst-Oakham Auto $13,977 (800)339-2321 508-764-8754 Asking $9,800 56,000 miles, excellent Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge $18,999 LTZ 400 Call (800)992-0441 or www.krausecars.com White/Blue, Max Of 20 Hours (508)799-9969 or best offer condition. Non-smoker, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge am/fm/cd, recent tires. (508)943-7474 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 2005 SUBARU 1994 Harley On Bike. Upgrades Include (508)717-9244 Asking $4100. (800)339-2321 (508)943-7474 Full Yoshimara Exhaust, 715 AUTO SERVICES (800)339-2321 FORESTER Davidson Stage II Jetted, Skid Plates, 1983 Lincoln Town www.krausecars.com $14,990 2002 BMW 325ci Car www.krausecars.com Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, Nerf Bars, DG Bumper, 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge good shape, extra lights, Reverse. Transferable Convertible 20,000 miles, estate car. 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA extra chrome, forward Warranty. Excellent Condition. Excellent condition. Always $14,990 $11,993 (508)943-7474 Serious Inquiries Only! D&M Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge controls. $7500. 38,883 Miles. Automatic garaged. $4500 or best offer. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge (800)339-2321 Call (508)864-3198 $3800 FIRM Towing & Transmission With Sports (508)317-7092 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA www.krausecars.com Call 774-230-4350 Shift Mode. Grey Leather (508)943-7474 (508)943-7474 Recycling Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. 1999 Dodge (800)339-2321 (800)339-2321 2005 TOYOTA 2008 Honda Rebel Harmon-Kardon Sound Grand Caravan www.krausecars.com www.krausecars.com 4RUNNER CMX250C 2000 Yamaha 200 System, Premium $17,955 Paying CASH 130k Miles Just bought, has 84 miles. Blaster Wheels, Etc. 1999 Mercury 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge New Brakes, Runs For Your Junk & $19,999 Asking $1200 OBO $11,992 Paid $4000 but too old to Cougar 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA ride. $2990 FIRM. Excellent, Good Condition Unwanted Vehicles Contact Josh Call Jeff Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge (508)943-7474 774-402-8222 Call (508)987-6313 $1200 OBO Fully Licensed 508-885-7085 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA (800)339-2321 & Insured 508-347-7490 Options. College (508)943-7474 www.krausecars.com 2005 Buick Forces Sale (800)339-2321 2005 Honda VT750 413-245-6130 Cars, Trucks and 1994 Dodge 2006 JEEP LIBERTY 508-981-6400 Farm Equipment $3800 OBO www.krausecars.com Shadow Spirit Century Intrepid Call $13,996 Wanted New tires, new brake job, 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Mint Condition, Low 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 86k Miles, Needs 508-476-3907 $14,992 Runs excellent. Loaded. Transmission Work. 508-335-1283 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Mileage, Always Garaged. Call D&M Towing $5,000 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge (508)943-7474 Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver 2002 12x40 Park 508-887-3645 Good Body, Strong 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA (800)339-2321 774-230-0899 Engine, Good Tires. Flame, Chrome Backrest. 1996 Mercury (508)943-7474 www.krausecars.com Asking $4500 OBO Model RV TOLL-FREE Nice Car (800)339-2321 2003 Buick Grand Marquis Call 860-792-0506 (like brand new) on beautiful 1-877-820-2TOW Asking $700 OBO www.krausecars.com 2006 SUBARU lot in campground can be Century Blue Hill Edition FORESTER used for a full 6 months (15 Also Available: Call Before 8pm Loaded, White w/ Blue 2005 TOYOYA CAMRY Silver, runs well, A/C, cruise 508-892-4434 $15,997 2004 Honda VTX April-15 October every year) New and Used control. Automatic car Interior, 90k Miles $12,995 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Lot paid for until 2097. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 1300 Retro Auto Parts starter. $3700. 1992 Dodge $2,995 obo 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA $48,000 2003 Dodge Ram 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA (508)943-7474 Pristine condition, Candy Call Don (508)344-9499 Inquire at: Stealth 1992 Chevy (508)943-7474 (800)339-2321 Apple Red, many chrome www.dmtow.com 1500 Red, Mint Condition. (800)339-2321 www.krausecars.com extras, less than 2000 miles, Corsica www.krausecars.com $7500 firm. Free mini bike Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, $6500 OBO Blue, 119k Miles, 2001 24 ft. Travel runs excellent, bed liner. 508-347-3613 2006 TOYOTA with purchase. Camper Trailer Junk Cars & $8995. Good Condition 2006 Volkswagen 4RUNNER Call David, Call (508)347-7832 1985 Fire-Engine 6 Cylinder Automatic Jetta $18,996 (508)234-0631 All works, call for details! Trucks Wanted $1,195 obo Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Call from 8am-7:30pm. Red Mazda RX7 Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 Best time to call 1999 Buick Park disc CD changer, heated 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 2003 Honda Large Trucks & 1.1L Rotary Engine. (508)615-5959 (508)943-7474 4pm-7:30pm Equipment Ave Mint Condition. seats & mirrors, sunroof, CRF-150 front, side & rear air bags. (800)339-2321 (508)867-6124 Loaded, like new, leather, Single Owner, 54k Miles. 1997 Olds Regency www.krausecars.com Hardly Used! SEASON ENDING SPECIAL! Cash Paid 122K miles. $4500. $14,900. Always Garaged, No Rust, Nice solid driver 105K Call (508)949-6914 Paid $3200 $5,500 or best offer FREE REMOVAL Call (508)752-8683 Sunroof. highway miles, loaded with 2007 JEEP LIBERTY Asking $1800 Firm 401-965-8949 Runs Beautifully. moonroof, needs nothing. 1993 Volvo 240GL $14,888 (508)987-0557 1997 24’ 1993 Cadillac Asking $3500. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge $5000 4-Door Sedan, 132k 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Dutchman Pop-Up 508-845-9237 Call (860)974-3022 720 CLASSICS Fleetwood Miles. Runs Fine. No (508)943-7474 Camper Florida car. 46k miles, Rust. CD, Automatic. (800)339-2321 Model 1007 2005 Ford $500 Police $2300 OBO www.krausecars.com 2002 1989 BMW 325i regular gas; 17-18 in city Impounds! Sleeps 6 Red convertible new black 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Focus ZX5 508-867-6023 Great Condition. Heat, Light Blue with Light Cars/Trucks From $500! 2007 JEEP PATRIOT HONDA top new transmission, Silver, Leather, 68k Miles. $15,988 Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. automatic, runs perfect, Blue leather interior. $6200. Tinted Glass, CD Changer, For listings Corvette 1988 800-559-4138 ext. 3468 Excellent Condition. New Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge $2700 $5500. Call (413)245-4587 Call (508)832-3029 or A/C, Auto, PW/PS, Cruise. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA XR100R (508)272-3433 30+ MPG. Real Clean! T-Top, Tires & Interior. 413-537-0619 (508)943-7474 IN GREAT CONDITION! Balance Of 100k Mile 2008 Pontiac G5 Over $11k Invested. (800)339-2321 1985 Buick 2005 CHEVROLET Warranty. Brand New! Low Mileage. Asking $7500 OBO www.krausecars.com Cleaned And Stored 1989 24’ Terry MALIBU $7900 2-Door Coupe, 1-508-943-1128 In Garage After Travel Trailer Riviera $9,995 Charlton Midnight Blue. 1-508-341-3164 2007 SUZUKI Every Use. Must Sell My Beautiful, Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 508-248-6863 Bought For $18,000 FORENZA Excellent Condition, New Restored Pride & Joy! 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Sell For $14,500 Wanted $9,997 Only Had Battery, Tires, & More. 135k Original Miles. Pretty (508)943-7474 2003 Ford 774-230-4485 Old Camaros Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge One Owner. Receiver & Sway Bars Blue With Black Landau (800)339-2321 Mustang GT 1967-1969 including parts, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Going To College! Included. Must See To Roof. Plush Interior. www.krausecars.com 1987 Pontiac (508)943-7474 Appreciate. Mechanically Good. With 22k Miles, Custom pieces in any condition. Will Must Sell! Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Safari Wagon consider other models. (800)339-2321 $3400 or best offer. $2500 OBO 2004 Chevrolet www.krausecars.com $1400 508-885-6215 508-476-1721 Ebiach Lowering Springs. Full-Sized, One Owner. 80k Call (860)633-0869 Monte Carlo LS Miles, Excellent Condition. Clean Car, Mint Condition. SPORTS UTILITY “Look Winter’s Call Black/Grey, Excellent Garaged In Winter. $1200 (508)248-3646 ** 35’ Sprinter ** 1962 Buick Condition, 43k Miles. $14,000 OBO Russo Coal/Wood Stove VEHICLES Coming” Furnishings Included, $9500 Plus Deck. Electra 225 508-987-1350 508-864-9692 Excellent Condition 1996 Ford 1997 S-10 Blazer 4-Door, Excellent Running & 508-764-1401 Hardly Used. 4x4, 2 door, recent parts, 1994 Honda $3300/Help Body Condition. 36k Original 2000 Chevy $400 Bronco XLT needs little work, runs great, CBR 600 With Financing. Miles. Light Grey. Malibu 2003 Ford Call After 3pm 4x4, 1 owner, no accidents, good tires, winter ready. Excellent Condition, 24k While Available, Price Negotiable 508-885-3036 never smoked in, interior $1500 or best offer. Miles. White & Black. Call Laurie V6, 126k Miles, A/C, Mustang Mach 1 Call (774)262-8060 Call Bryant 99%, runs perfect, New Chain & Tire. 774-200-4630 508-450-5740 Power Everything. CD Player. Azure Blue with Black Green/Grey, brush guard, $2000 OBO leather. 18K miles, like brand 2001 PT Cruiser OTORCYCLES $2800 OBO For Showing & Purchase! needs rear fenders, $3500. 740 M 508-765-9266 MUST SELL! new. Couple after Limited Call (508)949-1525 1987 Chevy 508-762-6773 market parts. $17,500. Silver w/ Leather, Loaded 2006 Camp Monte Carlo LS Call (508)987-8486 One Owner 1999 GMC 2003 Kawasaki 2007 Dodge A Loved Car!!! 2005 Aquila 250 Out Truck Cap Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, 1998 Ford Suburban SLT KX65 Charger SXT Low Price Reflects 114k, Cruiser Gray, 6ft with sliding front 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect Contour LX 4x4, Leather, One Owner, Runs Great, window & side windows & velour interior, 1-owner, Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat New Timing Belt, and 356 miles, showroom Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, Remote/Keyless Entry, New Sprockets and Chain. locking back window. Used 2 120K miles. Bought new at Extensive Tune-up condition, bike can be seen months, brand new. Stored Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien 133k. Good Tires, 130k Miles, Good at 364 Main Street, Oxford. Son has outgrown it. Diamond Chevrolet. Very Recent Brake Job. REDUCED $1600 OBO in heated garage. Fits Ford good condition, $19,595 OBO Condition. $2700. Must See! $1700 Or Best Offer $5700 Truck Super Cab. $1100. runs great. $2500. 508-892-9212 $6500 Call (774)280-2630 Call 508-764-1515 (508)347-9386 Sharon 774-287-2031 (508)476-3715 508-612-6398 or (Cell) 508-450-6458 (508)729-9177 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 19, 2008 Aut motive

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED VEHICLES FOR PARTS 2002 Citation 1976 Motor Home 1986 Chevrolet 1996 Ford E-250 1998 Nissan John Deere 450C High-top Mini 28 Feet, All New Tires, C-20 Pickup 6-Way Blade. Pins, Bushings, Wheelchair 1968 Dodge 31Ft. Travel Ready To Go. On Road Now! 3/4 Ton Heavy Duty, Frontier Pickup Nice Flat Bed, Cab Painted 4 cylinder auto, bedliner, Rollers, Sprockets All In Trailer $3300 OBO Extended Utility Van. Excellent Shape. Engine Has Van Needed 4 Years Ago (Red), No $4700. In excellent running Coronet RT $13,999. One owner, kept on 774-200-4076 75k Miles On Engine, Been Rebuilt. Great Deal For Rust, 155k Miles. 186k Original Miles. Call (508)765-6168 condition with fully Only A Shell. site, nice camper, includes Runs Strong. $8500 back ladder, spare tire, Well Maintained. 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The City Safety system from Volvo is capable of brining you to a dead stop if traffic in front of you comes to an abrupt halt. Volvo claims it can reduce 75 percent of all collisions.

BY KEITH GRIFFIN ing speed as much as possible prior to the sions with vehicles coming from the sides rear-end collisions. FrontAlert can give a A deviation from the normal column this impact. and rear. truck driver the extra second needed to week to look at some changes in safety tech- City Safety keeps an eye on traffic in front Rear Cross Path is a Chrysler feature. In respond appropriately, and help prevent nology. Check out either the Connecticut with the help of a laser sensor that is inte- parking lot situations RCP warns drivers costly collisions, injury and even cata- International Auto Show in Hartford from grated into the top of the windshield at the who are backing out of parking spaces of strophic loss. FrontAlert is on alert and Nov.21-23 or the New England International height of the rearview mirror. It can detect traffic moving toward their vehicle. RCP unaffected in adverse weather conditions Auto Show in Boston from Dec. 3-7 to see vehicles and other objects up to 13 feet in activates any time the vehicle is in reverse. such as fog, snow, dust, rain, night, or twi- some of this new technology. front of the car's bumper. The driver is notified of vehicle(s) crossing light. Safety technology continues to evolve in City Safety is developed to react to vehi- behind the vehicle via an illuminated icon ACTIVE BUCKLE LIFTER 2009 model year automobiles. The most cles in front that are either at a standstill or on the sideview mirror, and with an audible intriguing piece of technology may be City are moving in the same direction as the car chime. RCP is included with the Blind Spot TRW Automotive, a subsidiary of TRW Safety from Volvo that aims to reduce the itself. Monitoring System. It is available in Automotive Holdings Corp. has developed risk of 75 percent of all collisions. A sim- Based on the gap to the vehicle in front Chrysler’s minivans the Chrysler Town & the Active Buckle Lifter to make fastening pler piece of safety technology will elimi- and the car's own speed, the system makes Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan. seat belts easier. The feature is particularly nate one of the most annoying aspects of 50 calculations a second to determine what Ford’s new Cross Traffic Alert feature intended to assist the elderly and people driving. braking force would be needed to avoid a will help warn drivers of impending traffic with mobility challenges, and also can help CITY SAFETY collision. If the calculated braking force while backing out by using radars to pick reduce belt slack in dynamic driving situa- exceeds a certain level without the driver up moving objects within a 65-foot range tions. The new Volvo XC60 is being launched responding, the system determines that the from either side of the vehicle. Two warn- The Active Buckle Lifter raises the buck- with City Safety - Volvo's in-house devel- risk of a collision is imminent. ings are given: an indicator lights up in the le to make it easier for the occupant to oped technology for avoiding low-speed col- City Safety helps either avoid or reduce corresponding outside mirror and an audi- locate and fasten the belt and -- if required - lisions in city traffic. the severity of the collision by automatical- ble alert is sounded. - can retract the buckle helping to reduce According to Volvo, surveys indicate that ly applying the brakes and reducing the The feature works in conjunction with belt slack on the occupant in situations of 75 percent of all reported collisions take throttle opening. At the same time, the Ford’s radar-based Blind-Spot Monitoring high dynamics such as a hard braking place at speeds of up to 19 mph. In half of brake lights are activated to warn other System, utilizing this system’s two multiple maneuver. At all other times it remains in these cases the driver has not braked at all traffic. beam radar modules, which are packaged the normal position like any other buckle. before the collision, mainly due to distrac- AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT in the rear quarter panels – one per side. When the vehicle door is opened, the cor- The radar identifies when a vehicle enters tion. In these cases, SYSTEM responding buckle rises approximately 4 City Safety could make a crucial differ- the defined blind spot zone and illuminates inches, putting it within easier reach of ence. City Safety automatically applies the The 2009 Toyota Venza will offer an an indicator light on the corresponding occupants. The buckle then returns back to brakes if the driver is about to drive into Automatic High Beam headlight system, a sideview mirror providing a warning that a its normal position once fastened. It option- the vehicle in front. A collision can thus be Toyota first. When high beam headlights vehicle is approaching. ally can lift again when occupants need to entirely avoided or if this is not possible, are in use sensors in the Automatic High FRONTALERT COLLISION ALERT unfasten their seat belts. The Dynamic the damage to cars and people can be Beam system will detect oncoming traffic SYSTEM Support function of the ABL retracts the reduced. and automatically switch the headlights to buckle by a maximum of 2.4 inches in many City Safety is active at speeds of up to 19 low beam. When the Automatic High Beam This technology, while not directly relat- dynamic driving situations to help reduce mph. If the vehicle in front brakes sudden- sensors no longer detect oncoming traffic ed to automobiles, is going to make driving belt slack across the pelvis and chest of the ly and City Safety determines that a colli- the system will switch the headlights back safer for everybody. occupant. The buckle retract movement is sion is likely, the brakes are pre-charged. If to high beam mode. The newly formed safety technology and adapted to the vehicle dynamics in curves the driver fails to respond, the car applies and braking maneuvers. BACKING OUT ASSISTANCE product company called Radar Safety the brakes automatically. If the relative Technologies, LLC (RST) has introduced its speed difference between the two vehicles is Chrysler and Ford are both introducing new safety product FrontAlert Collision (Questions and comments about this less than 9 mph then City Safety may help safety technology that will help drivers Alert System. It is a system for the review and other automotive concerns can be the driver entirely avoid the collision. backing out of parking spaces avoid colli- Commercial Vehicle market that is e-mailed to [email protected]. All Between 9 and 19 mph the focus is on reduc- designed to detect hazards in your vehicle's queries are answered.) path and alerts you of a potential collision. FrontAlert features advanced radar- based technology that is based on safe brak- ing distance. FrontAlert calculates vehicle speed, distance to the object, and closing speed between the truck and the object, and Auto Review alerts of a threat or non-threat driving situ- ation. The FrontAlert driver display unit illuminates a green light indicating the sys- tem is active. When a yellow light illumi- nates on the driver display, an object has been detected in front of the driver's vehi- cle. No action is needed by the driver. When a red light and an alert tone acti- vates, FrontAlert is alerting the driver to take caution, decelerate, brake, or take safe evasive action to avoid a collision. Once cor- rective action has been taken by the driver, FrontAlert resumes normal non-threat sta- tus. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 93 percent of crashes involve driver error. NHTSA research shows that one second of A sensor in the rearview mirror of the Toyota Venza will automatically switch high beams to low beams alerting could prevent up to 90 percent of when it detects oncoming traffic. 10 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November, 19, 2008