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Mailed free to requesting homes in Charlton, Charlton City and Charlton Depot Vol. V, No. 35 PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR OF RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE GREATER SOUTHBRIDGE AREA! COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM Friday, September 2, 2011 Three-alarm blaze hits truck, garage

FIREFIGHTERS ALSO CONTEND WITH TROPICAL STORM-FORCE WINDS

BY AMANDA COLLINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — A three-alarm fire broke out at 184 Burlingame Road on Sunday,Aug. 28, causing an estimated $200,000 to $300,000 in damage. It was the day Tropical Storm Irene was slated to hit the area, and Jo-Ann Burlingame thought she was prepared for anything. “Never in a zillion years did I Courtesy photo think of this,” she said. A giant maple tree dangled over the roof of 25 Ten Schoolhouse Road on Sunday, after tropical storm-force winds ripped Courtesy photo Burlingame and her husband, through Charlton. Board of Health member A 16-wheeler truck and garage went up in Nelson, had brought in their flames Sunday, Aug. 28 on Burlingame Road. outside furniture and spent Saturday getting ready for the thick, white haze of smoke. storm. They were watching a movie Charlton Fire Chief Charles E. Charlton meets Irene Sunday morning when a neighbor Cloutier Jr. said that the Fire came pounding on their door. Department received the call at 12:45 “He told us our truck was on fire p.m. The department had extra staff STORM’S WINDS BRING DOWN TREES, POWER LINES and that he had called 911,” she said. on that day in anticipation for the BY AMANDA COLLINS Sunday. about the trees. The storm The truck, a 16-wheeler, tri-axel storm, but they weren’t expecting a VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Peterbilt the Burlingames used for fire. “We brought in all the patio fur- brought down branches and limbs their family business, NBC “We were expecting the winds, the CHARLTON — Residents of niture, made sure everything was throughout town, and tress fell on Construction Co., was parked along down power lines — we anticipated Ten Schoolhouse Road did all they secure and could fly around or to the roves of two houses on the side of their garage, which sits sev- some extra calls,” he said. “But obvi- could to prepare for the predicted into the house,” said Bill Dighton, street. eral hundred feet away from their ously the fire, we weren’t expect- wrath of Hurricane Irene, which who lives at 64 Ten Schoolhouse At 25 Ten Schoolhouse Road, house. Burlingame said by the time ing.” was downgraded to a tropical Road. Robert Palkovich was sitting in she and her husband were alerted of storm before it reached the area Still, they couldn’t do much Turn To IRENE page A9 the fire, the truck was covered in a Turn To FIRE page A14 Something for all at Old Home Day 115TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND

BY AMANDA COLLINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — For more than a century, the people of Charlton have gathered around the common on Labor Day to for an end-of-summer celebration for the whole community. It’s finally here — Charlton’s 115th annual Old Home Day will take place the weekend of Sept. 3. As usual, the festivities will feature something for everyone — young and old alike. “It’s always a great day for everyone,” said Cathy Kuehl, Old Home Day Committee member and parade organizer. The festivities will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 3 on the Overlook lawns at 44 Masonic Home Road (Route 31), where a Billy Joel tribute band will perform at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available, and the weekend with start with a bang — lit- erally — as fireworks light up the sky Shawn Kelley file photo shortly after dark. Sisters Skylar Jessing, 10, of North Brookfield and Britany Larson, 9, of Charlton smile The celebrations continue on Courtesy photo for the camera with their crazy hats on at last year’s Old Home Day. Charlton will hold Sunday, Sept. 4 when the Charlton After rescuing victims from a four-car crash, Julien Freeman kisses his bride, Kait, the 115th annual edition on Monday, Sept. 5. Turn To OLD HOME DAY page A9 on their wedding day Saturday, Aug. 20. Schools let kids play before they eat Above the call of duty

SWITCHING TO A NEW RECESS-BEFORE-LUNCH SCHEDULE GROOM RESCUES CRASH VICTIMS MOMENTS BEFORE GETTING HITCHED BY AMANDA COLLINS Elementary schools — are switching modate the change, the elementary VILLAGER STAFF WRITER to a new recess-before-lunch sched- children’s morning snack time will BY AMANDA COLLINS Freeman are hoping for a smooth CHARLTON — Kids heading back ule. be pushed up 15 minutes earlier. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER to school might need an extra The decision was a consensus “At first just one elementary school ride, after starting their marriage icepack in their lunchbox this year, between the schools’ principals and was going to pilot the program, but WEST BROOKFIELD — For bet- off with a crash. as they’ll be waiting a little longer to nurses and Superintendent Sean after seeing the research and suc- ter or for worse, for richer or for “It was definitely not what I had eat it. Gilrein, who point to research that cess, we decided all four should try poorer — it’s promises like these imagined,” U.S. Navy Petty Officer The four elementary schools in the suggests students may eat more of it,” said Kathleen Pastore, Heritage that prepare couples for what is 2nd Class Julien Freeman said of Dudley-Charlton Regional School their food at lunch and be more School principal. sometimes the bumpy road of mar- his Aug. 20 nuptials. District — Charlton Elementary, focused in the classroom if they get riage. But Charlton newlyweds Heritage, Mason Road and Dudley recess out of the way first. To accom- Turn To RECESS page A9 Julien and Kait (Glinsky) Turn To RESCUE page A11

NICHOLS FOOTBALL Almanac ...... 2 Calendar ...... 11 GETTING HOSTS SUCCESSFUL Police Logs ...... 5 Real Estate ...B Section ‘THE JITTERS OUT’ Opinion ...... 10 Sports ...... 3 YOUTH SKILLS CLINIC INDEX INDEX PAGE 3 Learning...... 5 PAGE 13 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, September 2, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com Woodland Walk celebrates completed construction

BY AMANDA COLLINS at risk for losing their affordability could lose funding for the project, VILLAGER STAFF WRITER status. HAPHousing bought units and in 2008 there was a dispute CHARLTON — HAPHousing in 2005, and partnered with CEDAC between the towns of Southbridge hosted a picnic at the Woodland and the United States Department and Charlton over the ownership of Walk Apartments on Tuesday, Aug. of Agriculture, which supplies the the units’ waterlines. 23 to celebrate the completion of apartments with rental assistance, “It takes many funders, many their reconstruction and grand to pass subsidies along to local low- years, and a lot of work to complete opening there. income families. a project like this,” she said. HAPHousing partnered with var- “The federal government man- It wasn’t smooth sailing for resi- ious local and state agencies to dates that you cant just buy these dents, who were displaced and rehabilitate the affordable housing [units] that haven’t had proper moved around during the recon- units at 239 Southbridge Road maintenance. They had to be reha- struction project. (Route 169), formerly known as bilitated and preserved, which has “Trying to rehab and tenants liv- Cady Brook Apartments. More now given them a new life cycle,” ing there doesn’t work well,” noted than $6 million was put into the said Richard Lavoie, USDA direc- Herzog. reconstruction, which began in tor of rural housing and program Francis and Melissa Lapierre January 2010. The rehabilitation support. and their 6-year-old daughter, includes new kitchens, bathrooms, Preserving this kind of afford- Rosemary, were moved to different lighting fixtures and appliances in able housing is important to the apartments within the Woodland the 39 low-income units, and new community of Charlton as whole. Walk community four times insulation, siding, windows and According to Chapter 40B of state between February and July 2010. roofs to the buildings. The apart- law, affordable lodging must repre- They said the disturbance was at ments’ water and sewer systems sent 10 percent of a town’s housing. times hard to bear. were also upgraded, and two hand- Currently,just 1.9 percent of homes “We were living out of boxes for a icap-accessible units were in Charlton are considered by the while,” said Melissa Lapierre. “It installed. state as affordable housing. The was useless to unpack. But it was To officials who worked on the town’s other affordable housing, really hard on my daughter to not project, there was more to cele- the Meadowview Drive develop- even have a bedroom for a while.” brate than the completion of con- ment run by the Charlton Housing Still, she said the look and feel of struction. Authority, has 36 units — meaning her family’s upgraded home was “These units could have lost Woodland Walk makes up more worth the upheaval. their affordability,” said Roger than half of the town’s low income “They made it bigger and Herzog, executive director of the housing. changed the heating system. They Amanda Collins photo Community Economic According to Michelle put sprinklers in and so I think it’s The rehabilitated units at Woodland Walk Apartments on Southbridge Road (Route Development Assistance McAdaragh, associate director for safer now, too. I’m happy with it,” 169) represent more than half of Charlton’s affordable housing. Corporation (CEDAC), an organiza- real estate and development for Melissa Lapierre said. “I’m not tion that backed the project. “A HAPHousing, rehabbing the worrying about packing. We plan cooperation of a lot of funding Woodland Walk Apartments to stay here for a while.” went into the project, and the rea- agencies helped rehab this units became at times a difficult task. According to McArdaragh, that son for last week’s celebratory pic- Amanda Collins may be reached and keep it affordable for the next When the property was purchased, sense of long-term stability for the nic. at (508) 909-4132, or by email at generation.” she said it needed “a lot of work.” families who rely on affordable “We just want to thank and con- [email protected]. The apartments’ former owner’s When the economy took a down- housing like Woodland Walk was gratulate everyone involved,” she decision to sell the units put them turn in 2007 HAPHousing feared it the reason for all the work that said.

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THURS - Free Entertainment Night By calling the phone number 8-1-1 anyone FRI - 12” Cheese pizza only $3 planning to excavate will be linked immedi- CHARLTON ALMANAC 8pm to closing (Dine-in only) ately to Dig Safe New England, which in turn Annual ‘Ride for SAT - 10 oz. Prime Rib $9.99 w/pot. & veg. will notify participating utilities to mark THEY SAID IT 4-6pm (Dine-in only) their underground facilities prior to digging. Barton’ on Sept. 25 SUN - All-you-can-eat Chicken, Pasta & Utility companies have three business days “Never in a zillion years did I French Fries $10.99 (Dine-in only) to mark their lines, so callers need to allow REGIONAL — The third annual Ride for think of this.” for sufficient lead time before beginning Barton will take place at noon Sunday, Sept. excavation. Burlingame Road resident Jo-Ann 25, 2011. The ride will start at the Central Burlingame, on a fire at her We now offer Third party dig-ups and that damage Mass Safety Council, 186 West Boylston St., underground utilities is a significant and home on Sunday, Aug. 28, Gluten Free West Boylston (Wachusett Plaza) with regis- avoidable cause of injuries as well as gas and tration beginning at 10:30 a.m. The 60-mile during Tropical Storm Irene. Pasta electric outages. According to the Common police-escorted ride will wind through Ground Alliance, an association of utility Central Mass. and end at Camp Joslin, 150 and construction companies, and corpora- 55 South Maple Street (Rte. 9) Richardson Corner Road, Charlton. PEN TO LOSE Brookfield, MA 01535 • 508-867-5475 tions in a wide range of industries, more This year The Walter Walls Memorial Car O C than 170,000 utility lines annually are dam- TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 Visit www.carmellasitaliankitchen.com Meet is being added, with car enthusiasts aged by digging. In the pipeline industry Board of Selectmen (248-2206): for daily specials and catering menu having a choice of joining the ride at noon or alone, statistics for the past 20 years show gathering at Camp Joslin at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays more than $1.7 billion For a $25 donation, the participants will ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. worth of property Tuesdays...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. receive an event T-shirt (first 100 registered), Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. Charlton Orchards Farm damage, 1,906 enjoy a cook-out with plenty of food and injuries and 421 Town Clerk (248-2249): Pick Your Own music and a chance of winning a door prize. Monday to Thursday...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays...... Closed First and Third Tuesday...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) Mondays, Wednesdays...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. & APPLES Tuesdays, Thursdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. SMISS FREE AN ION … Diagnostic Test… Fridays, Sundays ...... 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CHILINSKI (508) 909-4101 CHURCH LISTINGS [email protected] • Charlton Federated Church, 64 Main St., CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Pastor james Chase, 248-5550, Sunday worship TO PLACE A RETAIL AD: TO SUBMIT CALENDAR OR VILLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY RON TREMBLAY 10:30 a.m. ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE AROUND OUR TOWNS ITEMS: (508) 909-4102 • Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill DONNA OGLE E-MAIL: EDITOR [email protected] Road, 248-4488,www.charltonbaptist.org, Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (508) 909-4064 [email protected] ADAM MINOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR [email protected] • Charlton City United Methodist, 74 Stafford St. (508) 909-4130 JIM DINICOLA TO SUBMIT A LETTER (508) 909-4092 248-7379, web site: CharltonCityUMC.com, Sunday worship 10:30 am, Sunday School 9 am. TO FAX THE CHARLTON TO THE EDITOR: [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR VILLAGER: E-MAIL: • St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. 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Stephen Wade, 508-847-6448, Sunday Worship 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. GOT A NEWS TIP, AND IT’S ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE 10:30 a.m.,Bible Study Wed 7:30 p.m., Periodical postage paid at Southbridge, MA www.visitlamblight.com AFTER P M OR A WEEKEND 5 . . ? DONNA OGLE 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address • New Life Fellowship A/G, SNED Chapel, 307 CALL A REPORTER’S LINE, OR SIMPLY DIAL (508) 909-4064 changes to Charlton Villager, P. O. Box 90, Sturbridge Road, Rt. 20, Charlton, MA, (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, September 2, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•3 Getting ‘the jitters out’

INCOMING SECOND-GRADERS MEET UP AT HERITAGE SCHOOL AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH

BY AMANDA COLLINS The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER racy in all its news reports. Although numer- CHARLTON — Incoming sec- ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate ond-grade pupils and their families gathered at Heritage School reporting, mistakes can occur. Thursday, Aug. 25 for an orienta- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at tion night, less than a week before the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- their first day of school there. ly manner. The evening kicked off with an assembly in the auditorium. Then If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 kids found their classrooms and during normal business hours. During non- bonded with their new teachers business hours, leave a message in the edi- and classmates. According to Heritage School tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your Principal Kathleen Pastore, phone call. school officials decided to hold orientation for the children for the second time, because of last year’s success. PUBLIC MEETINGS “What a difference it made last year when we did this,” Pastore Editor’s Note: Meetings as listed are said. “I don’t think anyone was in retrieved in advance from multiple sources, tears. It helps get those first day of including Town Hall and on the Internet. school jitters out because kids The Charlton Villager is not responsible for and their families get to come changes and cancellations. look around the school, know TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 where they’re going, and see their teachers. It really calms the The Highway Barn Building Committee nerves.” will meet at 9 a.m. at the Town Municipal Office at 37 Main Street. Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by email at The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet [email protected]. at 7 p.m. at the Town Municipal Office at 37 Main Street.

Amanda Collins photos WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 ABOVE, Kids and their The Council on Aging will meet at 9:30 parents were all smiles, a.m. at the senior center at 37 Main Street. filing out of an assembly for a tour of Heritage The Planning Board will hold a public School. AT LEFT, Gillian hearing at 7:15 p.m. at the Town Municipal McDonald found her Office at 37 Main Street. desk and got settled in. THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 The Highway Barn Building Committee will meet at 9 a.m. at the Town Municipal Office at 37 Main Street.

The Recycling Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the local history room at the Charlton Library at 40 Main Street.

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LEICESTER — Many of the ranked Des Reading will also be world’s top disc golfers are gearing players to watch. up for the National Tour’s final More than 1,000 fans are expected event, which will be held at the to attend the tournament during the fourth annual Vibram Open in weekend, and more than 15,000 spec- Leicester over Labor Day weekend. tators are expected to watch during The three-day tournament features DiscGolfPlanet TV’s live Internet a total prize payout of $50,000. coverage. The tournament will be held at The weekend begins Thursday the Maple Hill Golf Course, 132 with the $3,000 Match Play Marshall St., Leicester. Showcase. That event is a good one Nate Doss, who won his third for spectators to attend and get the World Championship this year, will feel of disc golf. look to unseat young gun Nikko Spectators are encouraged to Locastro. The 22-year-old Locastro check out the action all weekend. won last year’s event and is seen by They can see right away the difficul- many as the future of the sport. ty in disc golf, as the opening hole Dave Feldberg, the top-ranked requires a throw of 480 feet to clear player in the world will also be in water. After that, players must make contention. a 300-plus approach shot to a penin- The National Tour’s champion sula green to have a chance at a will also be decided at the Vibram birdie. The Maple Hill course is one Open in both the men’s and women’s of the most mentally challenging events. courses in the country and offers Northeast players Steve Brinster plenty of good viewing opportuni- of New Jersey and Nick Gagne of ties for fans. Maine could give a strong run in the One of the fastest-growing sports men’s tournament, which will in America, disc golf is a bit like tra- award $3,000 to the winner. The pro ditional golf in that strokes are women’s winner takes home $2,000. counted and the lowest score wins. In the women’s tournament, However, golfers use discs of differ- fourth-ranked Paige Pierce, who ent weights, throwing from a tee recently won the world champi- area to the basket, which serves as onship, will look to topple two-time the “hole.” Golfers have discs that File photos and defending Vibram Champion have different flight characteristics Sarah Stanhope. Three-time World and will use drivers, mid-range discs The fourth annual Vibram Open will be held this weekend at Maple Hill Disc Golf Course. The tournament is expected to draw Champion Val Jenkins and third- and putters. more than 1,000 spectators to Leicester, along with an additional 15,000 people from around the country watching it online. 7:30-8 p.m.: Meet the champions 1 -2:10 p.m.: Women’s pro open tee 2011 VIBRAM times (Note: Lead card tees off at OPEN SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 2:10 p.m.) 7:20-10:20 a.m.: Men’s pro open tee 2:20 p.m.-3 p.m.: Men’s pro open tee THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 times times 10:30-11:40 a.m.: Women’s pro open 10 a.m.: Five Spots Tournament SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 tee times 2 p.m.: Women’s match play (two 11:50 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Men’s pro open 8 a.m.-10:10 a.m.: Men’s pro open groups) begins tee times tee times 2:30 p.m.: Championship match 10:20-11 a.m.: Women’s pro open play (two groups) begins SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 tee times (Note: Lead card tees off at 3 p.m.: Ace match play (two 11 a.m.) groups) begins 7:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.: Men’s pro 11:15 a.m. to noon: Men’s pro open 3-8 p.m.: Media Day open tee times (Note: Lead card tees tee times (Note: Lead card tees off at 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Clinic off at 12:50 p.m.) noon)

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teacher, is beginning to offer her Seamanship will be on consecutive Auditions for more opportunities. Greg brings Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. until home a dog he found in the park “or Nov. 2. ‘Sylvia’ Sept. 17 that has found him” bearing only the The courses cover basic boating name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A principles and practices, including and 18 street-smart mixture of Lab and safety, operation, navigation rules, Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone regulations and related subjects. CHARLTON — The Pasture Prime of contention between husband and Upon completion students receive a Players is delighted to announce wife. She offers Greg an escape from U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating OPEN AUDITIONS for its produc- the frustrations of his job and the Skills and Seamanship certificate tion of A.R. Gurney’s, “Sylvia?,” unknowns of middle age. To Kate, recognized by the National directed by Carole Hayes from 1 to 3 Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. Association of State Boating Law p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 and from 4 to And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t Administrators. Some states require 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 in the understand the relationship between that boaters complete one of these Charlton Community Center Barn, 4 man and dog. The marriage is put in courses in order to receive a manda- Dresser Hill Rd, Charlton. (www.pas- serious jeopardy until, after a series tory boater’s license. In addition tureprime.org) This funny and of hilarious and touching complica- many boat insurance companies touching play requires two males tions, Greg and Kate learn to com- offer discounts to those with a cer- and two females, age range early 20s promise, and Sylvia becomes a val- tificate. to 50s. Auditions will consist of cold ued part of their lives. A basic navigation course, Coastal readings and actors should wear Piloting, will start Nov. 2 and contin- comfortable clothing. ue until Dec. 14. Sylvia is a modern romantic come- Boating safety Classes are taught by experienced dy about a married couple of empty Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors nesters and a dog. Greg and Kate classes offered and are free to the public. A charge is have moved to Manhattan after twen- made for materials. Classes are to be ty-two years of child-raising in the WORCESTER — The Auburn held in the Sullivan Academic build- suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard ing, rooms S118 and S120. trader is winding down, while Kate’s Auxiliary is offering two comprehen- For more information visit the career, as a public-school English sive boating safety and skill classes Flotilla’s website at beginning Wednesday, Sept. http://a0131010.uscgaux.info/, or 14 at Worcester State contact Public Education Officer MICHAEL’S MART University. Power Boating James Barbato at 978-257-6645 or Skills and Seamanship and email at 1141 Stafford St., Rochdale, MA 01542 Sailing Skills and [email protected]. 508-892-9020 THIS WEEK’ S SPECIALS!

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turbance at Juniper Hill apartments, police arrested missing property. Jennifer Difederico, of 217 Sturbridge Road, on the charge of CHARLTON — 7:03 p.m. — Police responded to a neigh- assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. bor’s complaint on Harrington Road.

MONDAY, AUG. 29 FRIDAY, AUG. 26 CHARLTON — 9:58 a.m. — Police arrested John Peltier, of CHARLTON — 2:07 a.m. — Police investigated a suspicious 38 Northside Road, on an unspecified warrant. motor vehicle on Meadowview Drive. CHARLTON — 8:20 a.m. — Police investigated a report of OTHER ACTIVITY suspicious activity on Southbridge Road. The arrests and offenses listed herein were listed in each CHARLTON — 8:58 a.m. — Police took a report of larce- town's police department logs. Those charged are innocent ny/fraud on Ramshorn Road. until proven guilty in a court of law. MONDAY, AUG. 22 CHARLTON — 1:04 and 1:06 p.m. — Police investigated This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at the motor vehicle accidents at Honey Farms. request of the accused, with proper documentation. CHARLTON — 2:01 p.m. — During a motor vehicle stop, police issued a criminal summons to a Michigan woman. CHARLTON — 11:48 p.m. — Police investigated a report of SATURDAY, AUG. 27 suspicious activity at John’s Auto on Sturbridge Road. ARRESTS CHARLTON — 10:28 a.m. — Police took a report of theft on Beach Road. TUESDAY, AUG. 23

CHARLTON — 8:54 a.m. — Police investigated a reported SUNDAY, AUG. 28 TUESDAY, AUG. 23 theft on Mashapaug Road. CHARLTON — 12:19 a.m. — Police investigated a noise CHARLTON — 4:26 a.m. — During a motor vehicle stop, complaint on Nugget Drive. police arrested Rosa Aguedo, of 2 Oliver St., Southbridge, on WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 CHARLTON — 12:46 p.m. — Police responded to a fire on the charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. CHARLTON — 5:58 a.m. — Police investigated vandalism Burlingame Road. on Brookfield Road. CHARLTON — 3:19 and 3:57 p.m. — Police responded to SATURDAY, AUG. 27 CHARLTON — 8:01 a.m. — Police investigated a report of motor vehicle accidents on Hammond Road and Stafford suspicious activity on Morton Station Road. Street. CHARLTON — 7:22 a.m. — During a motor vehicle stop, police arrested Jeremy Kowalczyk, of 17 Wysoki Drive, Dudley, on the charge operating a motor vehicle with a sus- THURSDAY, AUG. 25 MONDAY, AUG. 29 pended registration. CHARLTON — 9:14 a.m. — Police responded to a report of CHARLTON — 7:42 and 8:49 a.m. — Police investigated suspicious activity on Carpenter Hill Road. thefts on Flint Road and Cranberry Meadow Shore Road. SUNDAY, AUG. 28 CHARLTON — 11:41 a.m. — Police took a report of a criminal complaint on Ten Schoolhouse Road. CHARLTON — 12:47 a.m. — Responding to a domestic dis- CHARLTON — 3:15 p.m. — Police investigated a report of

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BY AMANDA COLLINS sweetheart in her favorite outfit. The festive VILLAGER STAFF WRITER night was highlighted by snacks, trivia games CHARLTON — Seniors put on their dancing and dance contests. shoes and boogied the night away on Friday, “I just love them,” said Senior Center Aug. 26 at the Senior Center’s summer dance. Director Elaine Kingston, as she watched the Local deejay Mike Zereski spun tunes from seniors slow dance cheek-to-cheek to the ’50s the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. From ’50s poodle skirts tune “I Only Have Eyes For You.” “I’m so glad and scarves to ’60s tie-dye and pink-tinted they are all here and having fun together.” Lennon-like eyeglasses, attendees showed up sporting fashions from their favorite decade. Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) 909- Shirley Rossmeisl even pulled out the skirt 4132, or by e-mail at acollins@stonebridge- and jewelry she wore to a high school dance in press.com. 1955, so that her husband, Ed, could see his

Amanda Collins photos Though they are only teens, UMass students Jess Zereski and Keenan Mehan were festive donning ’50s- era garb.

Rosemary Howard, dressed in her favorite hippie style, was handed a prize for winning a trivia contest.

Shirley Rossmeisl, shown here dancing with her doting husband, Ed, wore a skirt and jewelry she bought in 1955 for a high school dance.

Since Carolyn Cailae remembered all the steps, she led some ladies to the dance to classic 1958 song “Lollipop.”

Senior Center Director Elaine Kingston presented Nancy McCarthy and Dick Hair with a prize for winning the waltz dance competition.

Bill Fontaine shared a laugh with his dancing part- Rosemary Howard said she dressed in tie-dye for Couples remembered “the good old days” dancing a timeless waltz. ner, Sandy Bumkis. peace, but that her husband, Jim, was her “love.” www.charltonvillager.com Friday, September 2, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9 Old Home Day to feature something for everyone Street (Route 31), where more for all ages. A craft fair and at $10 per vehicle. Those OLD HOME DAY than 220 runners will take off more than 50 booths set up on interested in just perusing continued from page 1 on a 5-mile road race at 9 a.m., the common will offer an the rides can stop over any- 2011 Old Home Day High School Class of 1961 will Old Home Day’s 45th annual. array of cuisines, entertain- time after 10:30 a.m., or for the host an alumni dinner at the According to road race direc- ment and games. award ceremony at 3 p.m. Committee Award Winners Senior Center, featuring a tor Rob Thomas, this too will “There is going to be so The day will culminate delicious menu of roasted be an event for all ages, as reg- much to see there. There’s with the parade, which will istered runners range in age going to be a lot to take in,” leave from the Overlook • Citizen of the Year: John Grondalski. chicken and beef. • Honorary Parade Marshal: Randy Schulman. On Monday,Sept. 5, the real from 5 to 82. Anyone who said Kuehl. Lodge at 3 p.m. and head would like to participate in Town Hall, at 37 Main St., down Masonic Home Road to • Community Service Awards: Larry and Carolyn Hafer, fun will begin. The celebrato- Kristen Fengler, Sandy Wood and Denise Cicero. ry day will commence with the race but hasn’t yet regis- will house an art show, where the common. tered can do so the day of the local artists will be display “It’s the fan favorite,” said • Business Community Choice Awards: Southbridge the Soap Box Derby,a friendly Savings Bank, Country Bank and Millennium Power. competition that has kicked event. photographs, paintings and Kuehl. “Everyone loves off Old Home Day festivities “Last year another 150 peo- sculptured. watching the parade.” ple registered the morning of Across the street, on the The parade will be led by for more than 30 years. Kids cars at the front of the the parade, just come on over in homemade soapbox cars the race,” said Thomas. sprawling lawns of the Police Chief James Pervier, The Old Home Day fun will library, a classic car show and will also feature Fire parade. to the Overlook. I’ll put you will meet up at 7:30 a.m. on Floats, local mascots, cheer- right in,” said Kuehl. Muggett Hill Road and race to continue on and around the benefiting the Friends of the Chief Charles E. Cloutier. common for most of the day. Charlton Animal Shelter will The Board of Selectmen, leaders, marching bands, the bottom. Winners will get American Legion and militia Amanda Collins may be to show off later in the A lumberjack contest and boast some tricked-out rides. Town Administrator Robin frog jumping contest there, Those wanting to show off Craver, state Sen. Stephen members will also march. reached at (508) 909-4132, or by parade. Classic cars and tractors will e-mail at acollins@stone- The fun will then move over both slated for 11 a.m., will their car, truck or bike can Brewer and Rep. Peter Durant provide friendly competition register the day of the event, will all be escorted in classic bring up the rear. bridgepress.com. to the common, on Main “If someone wants to be in Research behind Dudley-Charlton switch of recess, lunch

given the option to stay in the cafeteria to eat, they still eat their entrée, but will also eat we’re asking them to just take a glance and see RECESS they usually want to just go and play. more foods containing calcium and vitamins, how the kids are doing, if they’re eating more, continued from page 1 “This will give them a chance to get the wig- such as milk, vegetables and fruits.” if they’re throwing out less,” she said. Pastore said she is looking forward to intro- gles out first,” she said. Dudley-Charlton regional school officials Teachers will also be asked to take notes on ducing the new schedule at Heritage because The schedule switch is a trend that’s been are hoping that being fuller will translate into students’ behavior and engagement in the she’s heard of its success in other local com- catching on nationwide. According to a 2010 being more focused in the classroom. classroom after lunch. munities, like Shrewsbury, which made the New York Times article, a Scottsdale, Ariz., “We think that if they’re not hungry, they switch two years ago. elementary school was one of the first the will be more academically engaged when they Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) 909- “One of the reasons we did it was because country to try to the new schedule, at its get back to the classroom in the afternoon,” 4132, or by email at acollins@stonebridge- kids were coming into the lunchroom after school nurse’s suggestion, 10 years ago. Its said Pastore. “We’ve also heard that some press.com. being in the classroom wanting to socialize in pilot study found that kids weren’t rushing schools that have changed the schedule have an unstructured environment. So they were through lunch to get to the playground, were even seen a decrease in problem behaviors using their eating time to catch up with wasting less food, and fewer kids were visiting and the kids are more relaxed.” Clutter Capture friends, talk about their days, and weren’t put- the nurse with stomachaches. The Dudley-Charlton Regional elementary ting as much focus on eating their lunch as A study by the National Food Service schools have committed to trying the new Removal of unwanted or unusable they needed to,” said Brian Mabie, principal of Management Inc. found that students who ate schedule for at least this full school year. Since household items Spring Street Elementary School in lunch after recess not only ate more food, but they won’t have tangible measurements of the Shrewsbury. ate healthier food, too. switch’s success, Pastore said they would rely Furniture, “The lunches these students do consume on anecdotal notes to decide whether to keep Pastore noted that this is often also an issue Appliances, Lumber, at Heritage School, which houses Grades 2-4. tend to consist of high-protein and high-fat the new schedule for the future. She said many times kids don’t finish their foods, such as the entrée,” the study noted. “If “We have a number of cafeteria monitors Garden Equipment, lunch before recess starts, and while they are students have already participated in recess, who have been with us for many years and Etc…

$10.00 Charlton neighborhood comes face-to-face with Irene minimum charge Jim Cooper his home was live with electricity. ting to be a big headache,” he said. caused in the area, he feels lucky. 508-868-4291 IRENE “Everything I touched I got “But it could be worse.” “It’s not so bad in this neck of continued from page 1 Email: shocked,” he said. “On the out- Dighton said after seeing the the woods,” he said. [email protected] the living room of his modular side, and inside too. Anything I damage the June 1 tornado home with his wife, Lee, when he touched I got zapped.” said he heard “a big bang” early Across the street, at 30 Ten Sunday morning. Schoolhouse Road, Mary “I looked out the window and Tanona’s house didn’t fare much uality there it was — a big maple tree better. She said she made it from the driveway was on my through Sunday’s storm with no Q Home Improvements roof,” he said. damage to her yard or house, When the Palkovichs went out- until late that night. BUILDING/REMODELING CONTRACTOR side to survey the damage, they “It was about 9:30 at night and I found that tree had split in half, was sitting home alone, and I had Specializing In: and was dangling, by just a few been talking to my friends in Custom Bathrooms ~ Showers inches of bark, over their house. other towns who had lost power Custom Vanities ~ Bookcases “It just snapped,” he said. and cable, and I was thinking how Finish Work ~ Tile Work Noticing the tree had taken lucky we were that we didn’t,” Restoration Remodeling down some wires attached to his said Tanona. “Then I heard this General Carpentry roof, and not wanting it to come huge noise, I came outside and I I Do The Work – One Job At A Time crashed through his house, was like, ‘There’s a giant tree on Palkovich said he called the fire my house!’” 32 Years Experience in Building/Remodeling department and electric company, By Monday morning Tanona Many References had already contacted a tree com- and then got to work. David Therrien ~ Warren, MA “I put on my rubber boots and pany to remove the tree from her rubber gloves, and took a chain- roof, and her insurance company. 413.436.7045 or 413.348.2528 saw to it,” he said. She said that experts estimated the cost of taking down the whole He climbed out his window and Amanda Collins photos onto to his roof, where he worked tree to be about $1,300, and that through the tropical storm-force she would need to completely Mary Tanono, owner of 30 Ten Schoolhouse Road, Stonebridge Press winds and rain, cutting the tree redo her brand new roof. will need a new roof after this tree crashed onto into pieces and piling it in his “That’s why we have insurance. hers Sunday night. Villager Newspapers yard. I’m just thankful no one was But it wasn’t necessarily safe hurt,” said Tanona. work. Palkovich said that since Her sentiment was echoed fur- ASPHALT PAVING his house is made of aluminum, ther down the street, where homeowners were spending their Monday after- noons clearing their Paving is our #1 Priorty – yards of the debris the MEMBER Not Just a Sideline! CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND storm had littered since 1995 Driveways their lawns with. Parking Lots Dighton said he Seal Coating Free Estimates began raking, lifting, Newspaper Inserts are one of the best and hauling branches marketing tools available. from his yard at 8 a.m. Monday, and was still Direct mailed to every home or zoned working into the evening. Inside his exactly where you want for a fraction of the cost home, buckets lined of direct mailing. the kitchen floor, collecting water from his leaky roof. KeyesPaving.com “This is all just get- Fully Insured • Owner/Operater The Sturbridge Charlton Villager can insert your 8.5”x11” insert for only $ per 38 thousand Utility workers were repairing downed power lines or we will Design, Print and Deliver your flyer for as little as $ per DuraLife Natural Howlett Carries Thousands of Items 75 thousand Grain Collection You Need for Your Home, Yard and Garage… $2.00 per lineal ft. at Every Day Low Prices!!! Check Us Out!!! For more information call 90 Worcester Rd., Charlton, MA 508.248.4346 x107 Donna Ogle, Advertising Executive 111 E. Brimfield Rd., Holland, MA 413.245.3712 265 Grafton St., Worcester, MA 508.792.1030 508-909-4064 29 Summer St., Lunenburg, MA 976.343.3202 [email protected] While supplies last. Pictures may not be exact. Not responsible for typographical errors 10 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, September 2, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com

VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND EDITORIAL Crazy for corn Seeing Protecting Earth Corn is not only one of the tastiest minutes. pleasures of the summer; it’s also one of KERNELS OF KNOWLEDGE: the light the most popular, with Americans con- • THE MORE SILK ON THE COB, suming an average of 56 pounds of corn THE MORE THE KERNELS! We received a gift in the (snail) mail recently. a moral issue each year. While that number accounts • The number of rows on a kernel Along with our monthly electric bill (not so In the last week, we’ve seen both good and for not only fresh corn, but corn by-prod- is always an even number. much of a gift!) came a Home Energy Report bad news on the global fecundity front. ucts and sweeteners, it’s still obvious as a • There are about 800 kernels in for the report period May 26 to July 26. How A study from PLoS Biology found that we nation, we’re crazy for corn! 16 rows on each ear of corn. thoughtful of the folks at National Grid to take might share Earth with more species than If fresh corn on the cob is on your • It takes about two ears of medi- time out from their busy schedule of generat- previously thought — around 8.7 million — menu this season, read on for some tips um-sized corn on the cob to equal a ing electricity (or do they simply buy it from with “some 86 percent of existing species on and tricks to make the sweet treat even cup of kernels. someone else?), sending out bills, counting up Earth and 91 percent of species in the ocean more enjoyable. From picking prime TAKE • The corncob (ear) is actually money, and generally bringing light into our still await[ing] description.” Slightly more corn on the cob to serving up the irre- part of the corn plant’s flower. lives, to send out a friendly than 1.4 million have so far been cataloged. sistible ears, the following hints — both THE • The world record for eating corn accounting of our energy old and new — help you serve up your on the cob stands at 46 ears sweet “Knowing the total number of species has INT use. been a question of great interest motivated in share of the classic summer pleasure. H corn in 12 minutes, set on April 25, “We are pleased to provide Freshness Check: Want to ensure fresh, 2010. part by our collective curiosity about the KAREN you periodic, personalized diversity of life on Earth and in part by the sweet corn on your table this season? ONE MORE PICKLE RECIPE Home Energy Reports as need to provide a reference point for current Take these tips from farmers: Look for TRAINOR Last month several pickle recipes part of a National Grid ini- and future losses of biodiversity,” the bright green husks that are slightly were submitted by readers and pub- tiative,” notes their pleasant Canadian team led by Camilo Mora wrote. moist. The silk should be slightly sticky lished in this column in response to notice. “These reports are That means there are a lot of lifeforms are and a pale golden color. If you press gently a request for a bread and butter pickle recipe designed to provide you out there we may have never seen, often with against the husk you should be able to feel the from Theodore Osowski of Southbridge. Here’s more information to make subtle differences from related ones — what kernels. Also check out the bottom of the ear, another one from Irene Radlo of Dayville, AS YOU informed energy choices to some biologists term “cryptic diversity.” where it was cut off the stalk. If it is brown, the Conn., who said she’s been making this recipe help you save energy and Unfortunately, another recent study from the ear was likely not picked that day. If corn ker- for many years and also makes it for Christmas LIKE IT money.” journal Nature Climate Change estimates we nels are exposed, look for plump kernels in gifts! Well, isn’t that special! I might never get to find many of those species even rows. Mix together: 4 quarts sliced cukes (approx never realized their pro- because warming could cause their already Corn Rules: Did you know corn on the cob 35 small); 6-8 medium onions, sliced; 2-3 large MARK ASHTON fessed goal was to help us small habitat niches to vanish. will lose up to 25 percent of its sugar content green peppers; 5 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 1/3 (all) save energy.And money! According to the summary story at the after just six hours of storage at room temper- cup kosher salt. Cover mixed ingredients with And to think, they actually have an “initiative” Science Daily website, the possibility is shock- ature? That is because from the moment it is cracked ice and let it stand for three hours, for this very purpose. I couldn’t wait to see the ingly blunt: “Over 80 percent of genetic varia- picked, the sugar in the corn begins to convert then drain well. results of the report, which measures our tions may become extinct” by 2080 if tempera- to starch. To keep corn at optimum taste, keep In a large pan, mix together: 4 cups sugar; 1 home’s energy use not against similar house- tures rise 4 degrees Celsius. The study’s “best corn chilled at about 36 degrees. Keep corn in 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed; 2 1/2 holds (for how would they even know what IS a case” scenario has two-thirds dying out, while the refrigerator with the husks intact until you tsp. mustard seed; 3 cups white vinegar. Add similar household without invading our priva- other sources say we’re already on track to can cook it. This helps to slow down the sugar the drained vegetables. Heat just to a boil. Put cy,which I know they would never do) but quite lose at least a quarter. to starch conversion, thus maintaining its into hot jars and seal immediately with some simply against our “neighbors.” That should be a very loud wake-up call, but sweetness longer. liquid. Makes approximately 6 pints. Tastes I was more than distressed to learn that our I understand such numbers are very hard to Corn off the Cob: While cutting the corn off best when refrigerated. Last Two Months Neighbor Comparison made grasp. So let’s put it this way: Humans stand the cob removes half the fun of eating it, some- Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House a horrific finding: “You used 64 percent MORE atop the food chain, just like a cheerleader times it’s a necessary task. Ever wonder what Your tips can win you a great dinner for two (their bold type and caps) electricity than your atop a pyramid. How long do you think she’ll is the most efficient way to carve a cob? First of at the historic Publick House Historic Inn in efficient neighbors.” YIKES (my bold type and stay there if 66-80 percent of her teammates all, use a sharp chef ’s knife or serrated edge Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered caps)! are yanked out from under her? Even 25 per- knife to cut off the kernels. Several years ago a into a random drawing. One winner per month As if that simple declarative sentence cent? New York paper published what has become a will win a fabulous dinner for two (a $60 value) weren’t enough to proclaim our wastefulness We all know the answer to that question. popular kitchen trick to removing the kernels at the renowned restaurant, located on Route and prodigality, they also provided a handy “The power of living Nature lies in sustain- without the mess — use a Bundt or angel food 131 across the town common in historic color-coded chart, with three bars representing ability through complexity,” Nobel-winning cake pan. Simply stand the pointy end of the Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business of dis- the kilowatt-hours (kWh) used by All biologist Edward O. Wilson wrote in The ear of corn in the pan’s center hole to steady it, pensing tips, not inventing them (although I Neighbors, Us, and Efficient Neighbors. Creation. “Destabilize it by degrading it to a and slice down to cut the kernels, which fall can take credit for some), I’m counting on you The latter, of course, had the short bar — simpler state, as we seem bent on doing, and neatly into the pan. readers out there to share your best helpful printed in green to represent all things bright the result could be catastrophic. The organ- Milky Way: If you’re cutting corn off the cob hints! and beautiful, denoting only 644 kWh used dur- isms most affected are likely to be the largest for a recipe, be sure to get all the milky liquid ing the report period. The All Neighbors bar and most complex, including human beings.” this way: After the kernels are removed, sim- Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that was blue — certainly not as desirable as green In short, we need to stop polluting the plan- ply run the flat edge of a knife down the cob, has worked for you? Do you have a question — and even 300 kWh more wasteful than our et and shift our culture’s “central ethic” to applying a bit of pressure. If you’re not using a regarding household or garden matters? If so, gray, colorless, wan and willfully wanton bar. make it “cherish all of life — not just our Bundt ban, place cob in a bowl to collect the liq- why not share them with readers of the Oh, woe is us! Although a smiley-face chart own” (Wilson’s words) or our path is likely to uid. Southbridge Evening News? Send questions next to the aforementioned bars said we were be suicidal. We’ll also take countless other Cooking Corn: If you’re boiling corn never and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, c/o the doing GOOD (and although a case could be species with us, and that needs to be seen as a salt the water, as that can toughen the kernels. Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., made that it should have said WELL), I sure moral issue. What right do we have to con- Want to add heighten sweetness of bland corn? Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail didn’t feel like we were doing either good OR demn species we’ve never even seen to extinc- Add a teaspoon or two of sugar to the boiling [email protected]. Hints are entered into a draw- well — given the distance in energy consump- tion just because they happened to be here water. Cook for three to five minutes. ing for dinner for two at the historic Publick tion from our “Efficient Neighbors.” when we were? Steaming Hot: Steaming corn is a favored House Inn. No, I felt rather shabby for being so apparent- Recent AP stories on the PLoS study quote way to serve up fresh corn on the cob. If you For more great hints, tune into “Take the ly wasteful, gluttonous even. How had we Wilson as saying some of these species could don’t have a steamer, simply put about two Hint!” one-minute snippet tips aired twice daily strayed so far from the path of righteous ener- provide benefits to humans. They might, but inches of water in a large stockpot. Stand ears on ORC-FM 98.9. And for more tips and talk, be gy use that we were “not on the pace to meet the their much greater value lies in the fact they upright in the pan. Cover and cook on high sure to listen to my live hour-long show from 9-10 goal” — our Community Savings Goal, of provide unique paths down which life can until water boils. Turn off heat and allow to a.m. each Friday on WARE-AM 1250. which we have been so ignorantly (but blissful- evolve, and who knows what they might steam with cover on for about seven to nine ly) unaware? become in future ages if allowed to live? They Yes, there it was in black and white: are NOT here for us. “National Grid is working with committed cus- As Earth’s first technologically advanced tomers like you to use 3 percent less electricity life form, we owe it to the planet that made us this year.” How generous, how eco-friendly and possible to ensure other species get the same Seriously weird stuff in the news — let’s just say it — how patriotic! of them to chances we had. The next century or less may At a chance encounter at a salad said: “Mama, there’s a truck in the ceil- commit to reducing their gross profits by 3 per- well define those chances, especially for bar, my little brother met his fate. ing!” To which she responded: “And I’m cent this year! (The resident cynic on my shoul- species like whales, elephants, dolphins, apes “Excuse me,” a small voice said like, ‘A truck in the ceiling?’ And we all der then planted the seeds of distrust ever so and crows that have shown intelligence. All of beside him. He was waiting in line, ran out of the house.” briefly in my mind. What if, even while inspir- them are near the top of the pyramid with us patiently letting his older sister (me) Indeed, police determined an SUV ing US to use “less electricity,” they’re surrep- and will likely fall with us, without having pile her plate high with the last of the with three passengers flew off the titiously upping the cost of those individual any choice in the matter. leafy greens in the bowl. He edged nearby road and into the family’s attic, kWh’s to assure their profits remain the same I strongly suspect life on Earth will contin- slightly closer to me, and neither one thus rendering, as the woman’s son so — or even grow?) ue, but it took millions of years to recover of us thought anything of it. aptly put it, “a truck in the ceiling.” Nah! I’m sure they have no such deceitful- from previous extinctions, and each of them Just as I was about to pile a few The good news: no one was hurt, the ness in mind. They simply want to point out slashed the range of life’s options. Do we want our household inefficiency so that WE can also green peas onto my plate, organizing RISTAL 20-year-old driver of the SUV was to be responsible for leaving the fertile planet them symmetrically, we heard a K charged with careless driving, and the commit to their righteous target goal. we inherited behind as “a republic of insects voice. KLEAR Red Cross helped the family find tem- Unfortunately,this recent report has us using 6 and grass,” to quote Jonathan Schell? “Well, excuuuuse you!” the voice porary shelter. percent more than our (their) target. For this “However biodiversity arose, it was not put came from behind my little brother • In Toledo, Ohio, last week, police we are sincerely sorry. And also slightly per- on this planet to be erased by any one species. this time, as a hand pushed him for- KRIS REARDON nabbed their primary suspect in a plexed. This is not the time, nor will there ever be a ward, nearly into me. recent spree of small flag thefts. Day We have used absolutely NO air conditioning time, when circumstance justifies destroying A young waitress was waiting after day, newly placed tiny American at home this summer, sweating through the Earth’s natural heritage,” Wilson wrote. beside my brother with a chair; apparently he flags were disappearing from a local police inadequacy of two simple ceiling fans even on Several pages later, he added, “Those living hadn’t moved far enough forward to let her memorial. those sweltering July nights. Our alarm clock today will either win the race against extinc- through. Having been more interested in the Last Wednesday, two officers caught their is mechanical — not electric; my wife refuses to tion or lose it, the latter for all time. They will symmetry of my salad design than what was culprit in action: a squirrel. let me use an electric can-opener or carving earn either everlasting honor or everlasting going on beside and behind him, he hadn’t The Associated Press (AP) reports that knife; and we only use the mixer in the kitchen contempt.” thought to look back. In his defense, the salads police “also spotted a squirrel’s nest made of once or twice a month to make cookies to give No excuse — not religion, politics, technolo- I create are usually beautifully symmetrical leaves and branches — and at least two of the away to friends. gy, economics, or anything else — will ever and masterpieces of the monochromatic color little flags.” So it must be the refrigerators and freezers, justify the mass murder of a world, even if scheme: I was just about to add a few broccoli The report also clarifies, however, that the which we like to keep running almost full-time humans somehow survive it. spears to the mix. lieutenant the reporter spoke with was “care- (it’s a bad habit we’ve fostered for years!) that — Gus Steeves The girl edged her way behind him, as my lit- ful to point out he can’t prove all were the work have forced us into profligacy.Or maybe it’s the tle brother moved forward, the young waitress of the same squirrel.” TV that we fall asleep in front of all too often. passed by with her chair, and the woman who • We’re all cutting back in some ways due to (Perhaps they have a gizmo — non-electric, of had excused my little brother muttered to her- the years-long economic crisis at hand, and course — that can sense sleepiness in viewers’ self nonsensically as she compiled a very who wouldn’t blame a couple for trying to save eyes and can turn off the appliance, automati- uneven, non-symmetrical salad. a few bucks on their wedding reception? cally, when we’re not — technically — con- This would have been the end of it, except The only problem? If you decide to shoplift scious.) that my little brother is, well, no longer so little $1,000 worth of food from a supermarket in Or perhaps it’s even my personal computer as a teenager, and he kept exclaiming: “Who order to feed your guests. that is offending. I TRY to be efficient. Most of excuses someone else? Can you even do that?” Well, the other problem is getting caught. my friends are dismayed that they send out All of us gathered at the table agreed with Last week, a couple from Centre Hall, timely emails and I miss their moving parties his repeated observation: “That was seriously Pennsylvania, did just that — and landed them- and rescheduled meetings because I only use weird.” selves behind bars rather than at their wed- the PC once a week — to generate this very column and to check any important incoming 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 I am not retracting my agreement with that ding reception, the AP reports. statement, but after reading this week’s news, I The kicker? They’re being held for $2,500 bail emails. Telephone (800) 367-9898 I sincerely apologize — especially to our Fax (508) 764-8015 can’t help but think that there are an infinite — more than twice the value of the food they number of weirder things that have happened tried to steal. Efficient Neighbors (and you know who you www.charltonvillager.com that week. While I’d like to write about them To all this, I have only one thing left to say: ARE!). I promise will try to do better. I will FRANK G. CHILINSKI all, I present the following three pieces of evi- That was seriously weird. begin forthwith and posthaste — by concluding dence: this column right here. I have seen the light — PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER • In Kansas City,Mo., last week, a mother and Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, is a and promise to turn it off immediately! DAM INOR her son and daughter were sitting in their liv- Stonebridge Press columnist. You can reach her A M Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for EDITOR ing room when they heard a giant boom over- at [email protected]. head. As the mother tells KMBC-TV, her son Stonebridge Press publications. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, September 2, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered for Church, 8 Maple St., next to the Town Hall. Msgr. Ducharme Center, 10 Dupont St., son. For tickets call 508-347-9144. P;roceeds to listings for government, educational and non- The event is free. Girls must be accompanied Worcester. A traditional ham and bean supper benefit Opacum Land Trust and Monson’s profit organizations. Send all calendar listings by their parent or guardian to attend. For will be served at 6 p.m. The cost is $6 per per- Tree Planting effort. and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at more information contact Angie Ostrenga at son. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 508-347-5352. Girl Scout representatives will Admission price to the performance is $12 for 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to share the benefits of Girl Scouting and make adults and senior citizens and $6 for children WEDNESDAY [email protected]. Please write registration convenient for 12 and under. Reserved tables are available for SEPTEMBER 14 “calendar” in the subject line. The Southbridge parents/guardians. The registration fee is $12 four ($48) and eight ($96). For tickets, call for the entire membership year. Phyllis Martin at 508-757-9810 or Ted Bartlett STURBRIDGE — Woman In Business, Inc. Evening News will print such listings as space will be holding their monthly LUNCHEON allows. at 508-764-7909. This event is being sponsored CHARLTON — The Pasture Prime Players by Holy Family Parish and Catholic Financial MEETING on Sept. 14 at T.J. O’Brien’s, 407 FRIDAY are sponsoring a “Musicians Open Mic Night” Life, Chapter #56 Franchere Laurier of Main St., Sturbridge. The guest speaker will at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at “The Center,” 4 Worcester. be Joan Menard and her topic will be the SEPTEMBER 2 Dresser Hill Road in Charlton. Performances importance of customer service and how it SOUTHBRIDGE — The FARMERS’ MAR- will be held in the barn and admission is free. HOLLAND — The Nipmuck Indian Council can help you grow your business, especially in KET will be on the Southbridge Town Musicians interested in performing should of Chaubunagungamaug will present its 31th a slow economy. Ms. Menard has 35 years of Common from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. See contact us at (508) 248-5448 or annual Nipmuck POW WOW from 11 a.m. to 5 experience in customer service, and has the vegetables, meat, and crafts under the [email protected] for more p.m. on Saturday,Sept. 10 and Sunday,Sept. 11 worked for Phillips Information Systems in gazebo. Vendors welcome also. information. at Lake Siog Park in Holland. This event is Boston, as well as NEC Information Systems open to the public and will feature traditional in Westborough. Registration for the luncheon SATURDAY BRIMFIELD — New class! “GREETING and contemporary foods, authentic drumming begins at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served SEPTEMBER 3 CARDS 101” for ages 2 and up, including and dancing and Indian crafts and souvenir shortly after. The cost for the luncheon is $14 SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed John Paul II adults. These all-occasion greeting card class- items. Admission fee is $2 for adults and $1 for for members and $16 for non-members. Please FLEA MARKET, at the Sacred Heart Campus, es are for beginners and advanced crafters senior citizens and children 6-12. There is no call (508) 764-1657 to reserve a seat. You can 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, is open from 9 alike. There are 4 classes for this session: charge for children under 6. For more infor- also email us at [email protected] or visit a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Donations accept- Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Children’s mation, call 508-347-7829 or email our website atwww.wibsturbridge.org. The ed on Saturdays and Mondays from 9:30 to 1 classes will run from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Adult classes [email protected]. group meets on the second Wednesday of the p.m. For more information, call 508-765-3701. will run from 7:30 – 9 p.m. The instructor is month. Angela Carter, and the fee is $20 per person for MONDAY WALES — The Wales Baptist Church week- Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge and Wales residents. All others please add $5. There is also a SEPTEMBER 12 FRIDAY ly FARMERS’ MARKET will be held from 8 STURBRIDGE — Adult CPR and FIRST AID $10 supply fee payable to the instructor at the a.m. to noon every Saturday at the church CERTIFICATION CLASS will be held at SEPTEMBER 16 first class. Kids aged 6-12 can be dropped off. pavilion on the corner of Main Street and Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, SOUTHBRIDGE — The FARMERS’ MAR- Monson Road in Wales. Markets will continue Ages 2-5 will need the help of an adult and will KET will be on the Southbridge Town require supervision by parent. We will make Sturbridge. CPR will be from 1-3 p.m., followed until October. Venders of produce, farm prod- Common from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. See birthday, sympathy, holiday and all-occasion by first aid from 3 to 5 p.m. The classes will be ucts, handcrafts, flea market items and others the vegetables, meat, and crafts under the cards. Participants will create two cards per taught by certified instructors. Classes are are welcome. Call 413-245-7176 for information gazebo. Vendors welcome also. class, complete with envelopes — perfect tim- held bi-monthly. Cost is $60 per person or email [email protected]. ing for homemade gifts throughout the holi- (includes both full certifications). Proceeds MONDAY days. Please bring your own glue sticks. Call from the trainings support people with devel- SATURDAY 413-245-9977 for more information or visit opmental disabilities in our community. To SEPTEMBER 5 www.hitchcockacademy.org. register, contact Corrie Wetherbee at (508) 347- SEPTEMBER 17 CHARLTON — The Friends of Charlton 8181, ext. 104 or cwetherbee@rehabre- SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed John Paul II Animal Shelter (FOCAS) presents HOT RODS FRIDAY sourcesinc.org. For more information and FLEA MARKET, at the Sacred Heart Campus, FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS in conjunction additional dates, visit www.rehabre- 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, is open from 9 SEPTEMBER 9 sourcesinc.org. with Charlton’s Old Home Day STURBRIDGE — The Community Business a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Donations accept- Monday, Sept. 5. FOCAS is again hosting a Associates networking/referral group (CBA) TUESDAY ed on Saturdays and Mondays from 9:30 to 1 Classic Car Show to raise money for the new meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m., second and fourth p.m. For more information, call 508-765-3701. Municipal Animal Shelter in Charlton. Friday of each month in the Oliver Wight SEPTEMBER 13 Register on Sept. 5. Suggested donation is $10 Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village for network- SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic Charities and WALES — The Wales Baptist Church week- per car, truck, and/or bike. Start time is 10:30 ing, business news updates and presentations. the Tri-Community YMCA are sponsoring a ly FARMERS’ MARKET will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. with trophies awarded at 3 p.m. No Business and professional people interested in WALK FOR WELLNESS from 4 to 5 p.m. every a.m. to noon every Saturday at the church trophy entries after 11:30 a.m. First place tro- southwest Worcester County and vicinity are Tuesday. Meet at the Westville Dam parking pavilion on the corner of Main Street and phies for Best Stock, Best Classic, Best welcome. Free admission and coffee. For more lot (South Street entrance). Monson Road in Wales. Markets will continue Antique and Best Motorcycle. For informa- information, www.communitybusinessassoci- until October. Venders of produce, farm prod- tion, entry form, posters, and/or questions ates.org or e-mail to info@communitybusines- STURBRIDGE — S.L.A.M. (Sturbridge ucts, handcrafts, flea market items and others about the Car Show, visit sassociates.org. Lyme Awareness of MA) will host it’s month- are welcome. Call 413-245-7176 for information www.focascharlton.org. Other Old Home Day ly “Tick Talk” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. or email [email protected]. activities include booths, vendors, craft fair, SOUTHBRIDGE — The FARMERS’ MAR- Meetings take place the second Tuesday of art show, frog jumping contest, lumberjack KET will be on the Southbridge Town every month in the basement meeting room of SOUTHBRIDGE — Your Life Matters contest, and a huge parade. For information Common from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. See the Joshua Hyde Library on Main Street in Pregnancy Center will hold its annual WALK on Charlton’s Old Home Day, visit the vegetables, meat, and crafts under the Sturbridge. If you or a loved one has been FOR LIFE beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. www.townofcharlton.net/oldhomeday.htm. gazebo. Vendors welcome also. diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, 17 at the Westville Lake Recreation Area. Chronic Fatigue, Lupus or Autism please con- Participants will walk or run on the slightly TUESDAY SATURDAY sider learning the connection they may have less than two mile lake trail around Westville SEPTEMBER 6 with tick-borne illnesses and how to get help. Lake. Walk or sponsor one of the center’s vol- SEPTEMBER 10 For more information contact Trish McCleary unteers. For more information, call Joanne at SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic Charities and SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed John Paul II the Tri-Community YMCA are sponsoring a 508-347-8097 or visit http://www.S-L-A-M.org 508-764-6404. FLEA MARKET, at the Sacred Heart Campus, for links to organizations who can help. WALK FOR WELLNESS from 4 to 5 p.m. every 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, is open from 9 Tuesday. Meet at the Westville Dam parking S.L.A.M. is available for public educational a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Donations accept- speaking events. SUNDAY lot (South Street entrance). ed on Saturdays and Mondays from 9:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, call 508-765-3701. SEPTEMBER 18 PALMER — Celebrate Opacum Land CHARLTON — The Providence and WEDNESDAY Trust’s partnership with the town of Monson Worcester Railfan Club and Museum, Inc. will WALES — The Wales Baptist Church week- to protect the FLYNT QUARRY lands from 6 to ly FARMERS’ MARKET will be held from 8 hold its 21st Annual Model Railroad Show SEPTEMBER 7 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Steaming a.m. to noon every Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at the SOUTHBRIDGE — The Senior BOWLING Tender Restaurant, 28 Depot St., Palmer.Come pavilion on the corner of Main Street and Overlook Hotel and Reception Room, 88 LEAGUE will be starting their new season on discover the history of this old depot con- Monson Road in Wales. Markets will continue Masonic Home Road (Route 131), Charlton. Sept. 7, at the American Lanes bowling alley structed of Flynt Quarry granite. Guest until October. Venders of produce, farm prod- Admission is $4 per person. There is no charge on North Street in Southbridge. The league speakers are Mary and James Gage who have starts at 9 a.m. every Wednesday, and goes ucts, handcrafts, flea market items and others for children under 12.The show will feature are welcome. Call 413-245-7176 for information been researching New England stone struc- model railroad dealers, operating layouts, until April. Sign-up sheets are available at the tures for two decades. Tickets are $10 per per- bowling alley or you can call league president or email [email protected]. Operation Lifesaver and more! Jackie Smith at 508-347-5539 or Charlie Lacoste at 507-764-6841. Please sign up early. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, along with BRIMFIELD — Try it Out: Tai Chi / Chi Gateway Theatre Inc. and the Southbridge Kung FUNDRAISERS at Hitchcock Free Historical Society, are once again sponsoring a CEMETERY WALK on Saturday, Sept. 10, Navy officer rescues crash Academy. Thinking about trying Tai Chi but rain or shine. Scheduled tour times are every not sure it’s right for you? Join us for a “Try- 10 minutes beginning at 5 p.m. with the last it-Out” class and explore the benefits of this tour at 6 p.m. Tour groups will be limited to ancient martial art form. The class will about 15-18 people. Tours leave from the Arts victims before saying ‘I do’ include gentle Chi Kung-based movements Center, 111 Main St. The Walk will take about and stretches. Choose from Wednesday, Sept. 60-90 minutes. Dress comfortably. For reserva- said. “I could have reached “pristine.” 7, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m., or Monday,Sept. RESCUE tions, call the Arts Center at 508-764-3341. continued from page 1 and touched her car.” That was fine by Kait. 12, 6 – 7 p.m. Come to one, two, or all three Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance and That’s when the Navy “I just think he’s the classes! Thank you to instructor David Masera $12 if purchased the night of the Walk. An He and his bride wanted officer in Freeman came best,” she said of new hus- for donating his time for this fundraiser. exhibit of historical artifacts and documents their wedding to be small, out. Wearing his dress band. “This is something There is a suggested donation of $10 per per- will be hosted by the Southbridge Historical laid back, and low key. whites, he forgot about his that is so like him, and he’s son, all of which benefits Hitchcock Free Society and members of the Historical Society Instead, the day of their “I wedding party inside await- so nonchalant about the Academy. No registration necessary. Call 413- will be on hand to answer questions. dos” was anything but. ing his walk down the aisle, whole thing.” 245-9977 or visit www.hitchcockacademy.org. Complimentary refreshments will be offered. The very moment he was and leapt into action. The accident stopped traf- Again, this year, proceeds from the Cemetery set to say his vows, “My first instinct was to fic in both directions on THURSDAY Walk will be used to fund the paving of the Freeman was pulling a vic- just bolt out. I just found Route 9, causing the cou- SEPTEMBER 8 parking lot. tim from a car accident in myself running toward the ple’s relatives — and cake STURBRIDGE — Adult CPR and FIRST AID front of the Salem Cross cars,” he said. — to be delayed. Although it CERTIFICATION CLASS will be held at STURBRIDGE — Kids back in school and Inn, leaving his bride and Freeman first rescued the was late, their ceremony Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, you’d like to take a break? Join us for a relax- guests inside waiting for driver of the car, and then went off without a hitch. Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9-11 a.m., fol- ing ham and homemade baked bean SUPPER the ceremony to begin. pulled an infant out of the Later they danced the night lowed by first aid from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Sturbridge “Someone said some- back of the van, while away at a bigger reception classes will be taught by certified instructors. Federated Church, 8 Maple St., Sturbridge. thing to me about a big Glinsky, a former firefight- in Sturbridge, where news Classes are held bi-monthly. Cost is $60 per The supper is open to all, community resi- crash and I went outside, er, comforted other passen- of the wedding crash quick- person (includes both full certifications). dents and visitors alike. The menu also and my husband walked gers. Noticing fluid on the ly spread among their Proceeds from the trainings support people includes homemade potato salad, cole slaw, over to me covered in gaso- ground, Freeman worried friends. with developmental disabilities in our com- steamed brown bread, rolls and butter, with line and oil,” said Kait. about the potential for a “To us it wasn’t a big munity. To register, contact Corrie Wetherbee apple crisp for dessert. Service begins at 5 Standing in her wedding fire, and unsuccessfully deal,” said Kait. “We’re at (508) 347-8181, ext. 104 or p.m., with dinner music provided by Andrew dress in the middle of the tried to turn off the car’s always willing to help peo- [email protected]. For Kosiba. Dinner will be followed by a Family parking lot, she looked at ignition. With the help of ple in need.” more information and additional dates, visit Fun & Games Night. Ticket prices are $8 for her grime-covered groom guests attending another But to others, like a wed- www.rehabresourcesinc.org. adults and $6 for seniors (over 65) and children and asked, “What happened outdoor wedding there, ding attendee who wrote in aged 6 – 12. There is no charge for children to you?” Freeman lifted the car’s an email, Freeman “put all STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge Girl Scouts of under 6. You may purchase tickets at the door Minutes before his wed- hood and severed the bat- aside to show great courage Central and Western Massachusetts and Cub and do come early,places are limited. The hall ding ceremony was set to tery cables with wire cut- and heroism to help perfect Scouts Pack 161 will be hosting a REGISTRA- is wheel chair accessible. begin, Freeman, 27, and his ters. strangers in time of need. TION NIGHT from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. soon-to-be father-in-law, “At this point, I was well He exemplifies all that our 8 at the Sturbridge Federated Church located SOUTHBRIDGE — The annual POLISH Mike Glinsky, went out to past my wedding vow time- military stands for.” at 8 Maple St., next to the Town Hall. Scout PICNIC will be held beginning at 3 p.m. the Salem Cross parking lot frame, my wife had no idea The couple, who plans to Leaders will be available to answer all your Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Pilsudski Polish just to grab something from where I was, and everyone stay in Charlton until they questions and to help register you children American Citizens Club, 18 Ballard Court his car. Before they got back was crying,” said Freeman. move to Freeman’s new today. Adult volunteers for all Scout levels are (Route 131), Southbridge. Rain or shine. Come inside, a four-car crash When emergency offi- post next year, is now always needed and appreciated. To get more and enjoy delicious homemade Polish food, unfolded before their eyes. cials got there and Freeman focused on expanding their information about the Sturbridge Cub Scouts American food, baked goods, raffles and more. Freeman said that as a was sure everyone was OK, family. visit sturbridge161.mypack.us or Girl Scouts Entertainment provided by The Music woman in a sedan was leav- he left the rest of the work “We definitely have a call Angelina Ostrenga at 508-347-5352 or email Masters. Free parking and admission. All are ing the inn’s parking lot, a up to them. good story to tell our grand- welcome. For more information call (508) 764- [email protected]. van plowed into her car’s “I said, ‘I got to wash up kids,” said Kait. 4746. side, sending them both and get married now,’” he STURBRIDGE – Parents and guardians of crashing into two other laughed. Amanda Collins may be WORCESTER — Enjoy a program of girls entering Kindergarten through twelfth parked cars. Freeman said he was able reached at (508) 909-4132, or French-Canadian folk tunes performed by grade are invited to a GIRL SCOUT informa- “We were standing about acclaimed Franco-American singer, song- to get most of the grime off by e-mail at acollins@stone- tion and registration session from 5 to 7 p.m. 5 feet away from it all,” he his dress whites, but wasn’t bridgepress.com. Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Sturbridge Federated writer and guitarist JOSEE VACHON at the 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, September 2, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com Summer reading program comes to festive ending

BY AMANDA COLLINS summer reading program. The VILLAGER STAFF WRITER day’s events began with a kid CHARLTON — The library’s friendly concert by Cochituate- kids’ summer reading program based children’s music performer wrapped up on Wednesday, Aug. David Polanksy in Dexter Hall. 24 with an afternoon of festive cel- Kids met up later in the reading ebrations. garden for an ice cream social More than 500 children and 60 sponsored by Spencer Savings teens participated in the pro- Bank. A clown who made balloon gram, which began in June. animals and hats was on hand to Combined, they read close to entertain, and Sangita Desai gave 100,000 books and logged more kids free henna tattoos. than 70,000 hours of reading over “We owe it all to our generous the summer. patrons and local businesses who “It was our best program yet,” donated time and money,” said said Molly Garlick, the children’s Garlick. “The Charlton Library library director who ran the pro- has the best patrons ever.” gram that aims to foster literacy while kids out of school. Amanda Collins may be reached On Wednesday, kids received at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at certificates for participating in [email protected].

A manda Collins photos Above, Sangita Desai, who’s led programs at the library all summer long on Indian culture, was on hand to give kids free henna tattoos.

At left, Emma Jake, 6, waits in line to receive her certificate for participating in the summer reading program.

Below, Isabelle Alden, 4, discusses her summer reads over a bowl of vanilla ice cream with her sister Grace, 5.

Above, Haley Desai, 6, enjoyed her sundae in the sun. Below, Children got to choose from an array of prizes, including, of course, books.

Above, left, Kids collected in the reading garden outside the children’s library room for an ice cream social. Above right, Children sported elaborate balloon hats. At left, Dianna Pickett, 6, requested a special balloon animal as part of reward for her hard summer work. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, September 2, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•13 SPORTS Nichols football hosts successful Youth Skills Clinic

DUDLEY — The Nichols them skills to use on the field, we College football team took a break tried to give them some inspira- from its preseason practice sched- tion to take into their upcoming ule Saturday, Aug. 20, to host over season. In the quarterbacks 100 local youth football players in group, we taught them that being the Bison’s First Youth Skills a QB takes a lot of leadership, that Clinic. The Bison squad led the you have to take charge of the young athletes in offensive and team and be a good role model.” defensive drills as well as some Each group of position players all-important conditioning activi- ran stations ranging from foot- ties. work drills, tackling, passing and “I was pleasantly overwhelmed catching exercises, executing by the number of young football snaps and mapping good running players that joined us for our First routes. High fives and team Annual Football Youth Skills cheers ran rampant as on each Clinic,” said Head Coach Kevin whistle the youth groups rotated Loney. “I think that our players stations. had as much fun – if not more – as “It was a great morning of fun the young players they were and football. I’m looking forward instructing.” to doing it again next year, and I Youth football players ages 6-13 hope that we can make it even big- from programs in Southbridge, ger,” said Loney. Charlton, South County, and “I can’t wait to do it again next Putnam, Conn., attended the year, and I hope to see some of morning clinic, after which many these little guys cheering us on at stayed with their families to our games this year,” added watch an open practice. Shoup. “It was fun to coach the little Nichols opens the 2011 cam- guys,” said junior quarterback paign Friday, Sep. 2, with a 7 p.m. Jacob Shoup. “They really looked home game against Westfield up to us, so in addition to teaching State.

Courtesy photos The Nichols College football team helped instruct youngsters aged 6-13 from programs in Southbridge, Charlton, South County, and Putnam, Conn. at the Bison’s First Youth Skills Clinic, held Aug. 20.

SPORTS BRIEFS AY ATH ALL CHEDULE Holy Name Alumni golf B P F S Football: Sept. 19 vs. Blackstone Valley Sept. 14 at Assabet, 3:30 Sept. 6 at Monty Tech, 3:30 tournament approaches Sept. 9 at Oxford, 7 Tech, 3:30 Sept. 15 vs. Monty Tech, 3:30 Sept. 9 at Nashoba Tech, 3:30 Sept. 16 at West Boylston, 7 Sept. 21 at Keefe Tech, 3:30 Sept. 19 vs. St. Mary’s, 3:30 Sept. 12 at Blackstone Valley The 22nd annual Holy Name Alumni Golf Sept. 24 vs. South, 12 Sept. 26 vs. Nashoba Tech, 3:30 Sept. 22 at Blackstone Valley Tech, 3:30 Classic will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 at Oct. 1 vs. Burncoat, 1 Sept. 28 vs. Parker, 3:30 Tech, 3:30 Sept. 14 vs. Keefe Tech, 3:30 Green Hill Golf Course in Worcester. The 1 Oct. 7 at Monty Tech, 7 Sept. 29 at Assabet, 3:30 Sept. 26 vs. Abby Kelley, 3:30 Sept. 15 at Shawsheen, 3:30 p.m. shotgun start will cost $110 per person, Oct. 15 vs. Quaboag, 12 Oct. 3 vs. Monty Tech, 3:30 Sept. 27 at Parker, 3:30 Sept. 19 vs. Worcester Tech, 3:30 with a dinner to follow. Oct. 22 vs. Keefe Tech, 12 Oct. 5 at Blackstone Valley Tech, Sept. 29 vs. Assabet, 3:30 Sept. 21 at Minuteman, 3:30 For information on a registration form and Oct. 29 vs. Nashoba Tech, 12 3:30 Oct. 4 at Monty Tech, 3:30 Sept. 22 at Assabet, 3:30 to send your entry fee (deadline is Sept. 9), Nov. 5 at Blackstone Valley Tech, Oct. 7 vs. Keefe Tech, 3:30 Oct. 7 at Abby Kelley, 3:30 Sept. 26 vs. Monty Tech, 3:30 please contact Tom McLaughlin at (774) 242- 11 a.m. Oct. 13 vs. Abby Kelley, 3:30 Oct. 11 vs. Blackstone Valley Sept. 29 vs. Nashoba Tech, 3:30 0202. Nov. 11 at Assabet, 7 Oct. 14 at Nashoba Tech, 3:30 Tech, 3:30 Oct. 3 vs. Blackstone Valley Nov. 19 at Worcester Tech, 1 Oct. 19 vs. North Brookfield, 3:30 Oct. 13 vs. Parker, 3:30 Tech, 3:30 Charlton Old Home Oct. 25 at Abby Kelley, 3:30 Oct. 18 at St. Mary’s, 3:30 Oct. 5 at Worcester Tech, 3:30 Boys’ Soccer: Oct. 26 at Pathfinder, 7 Oct. 19 at North Brookfield, 3:30 Oct. 6 at Keefe Tech, 3:30 Day Road Race Sept. 7 at North Brookfield, 3:30 Oct. 25 vs. South, 3:30 Oct. 11 vs. Shawsheen, 3:30 Sept. 8 vs. Pathfinder, 3:30 Girls’ Soccer: Oct. 26 at Pathfinder, 5 Oct. 13 at St. Voc Ritter, 3:30 approaches Sept. 12 at Parker, 3:30 Sept. 7 vs. North Brookfield, 3:30 Oct. 14 vs. Minuteman, 3:30 Sept. 14 vs. Assabet, 3:30 Sept. 8 vs. Pathfinder, 3:30 Golf: Oct. 20 Colonial League Athletic The 45th annual Charlton Old Home Day Sept. 16 at Monty Tech, 3:30 Sept. 12 at Burncoat, 3:30 Sept. 1 vs. Assabet, 3:30 Championship, TBA Road Race, being held on Labor Day (Sept. 5), will start at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Town Hall across from the Library on Main St. The pre-entry fee is $12 (before Aug. 25) and the post-entry fee is $15. Long sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed for all pre-entries. Race applications are available at the Charlton Food Mart, the Charlton Town Hall, Charlton Optical, and Ted’s Package Store in Charlton. They can also be printed from the web at www.charltonsports.org. For more information, contact race director Rob Thomas at (774) 402-4027 or email [email protected]. 14 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, September 2, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com

Courtesy photos Emergency officials from six towns responded to the blaze. Estimated $200K in damage from Sunday afternoon blaze

FIRE responded to the call. The Leicester Fire continued from page 1 Department covered Charlton’s while they battled the blaze, which also engulfed the Downed trees and power lines forced the fire Burlingames’ garage. department to take an alternate route to “I never dreamed that building would Burlingame Road. burn,” said Burlingame. “But then it once it “It took them a while to get here,” said started, it went up fast, and I started worrying Burlingame. about if they were going to be able to contain Emergency officials from Dudley, Spencer, it.” Southbridge, Sturbridge and Upton also “The storm blew the flames up in the building and made it more challenging for us,” said Cloutier. He also noted that downed power FRI. SEPT. 2ND - MON. SEPT. 5 lines made access to structure difficult. “They couldn’t park in the driveway You’ll Flip!!! because there was a live wire, so they had to bring the hoses up from the street,” said 123nd Annual Burlingame. Cloutier said his firefighters didn’t leave the scene until around 5 p.m. No injuries were sustained, but according to Burlingame, the event was still traumatic. “You can’t describe how your heart goes in your throat when you see something that’s yours burning,” said Burlingame. She said her son and his two young children, who live at the home, also witnessed the event, and were left shocked. “We just all can’t believe it,” she said. Burlingame said the 1984 truck, which they had just invested $1,000 into, is “toast,” as well as all of the tools that were housed in their garage, including saws, nail guns and a welder. She said she’s not sure what’s next for • MUMS • ASTERS • CABBAGE • KALE • Gates Open at 10:00 a.m. her family or their company. Cloutier said the cause of the fire is still Spencer Fairgrounds under investigation. Fire officials aren’t yet sure if the fire was at all related to the effects Delicious Food of Sunday’s storm. Racing Pigs, Music “We’re trying to first just figure out where it Karaoke, Animals & Exhibits originated — the truck or the garage,” he Winn’s Thrill Show & White Tiger Show - All Days explained. According to the family, the truck Demo Derby - Fri. & Mon. hadn’t been used in at least a week. Cloutier said a special arson investigator would handle Pro Wrestling - Sun. the investigation. Truck Pull - Sat. Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) 909- 4132, or by e-mail at acollins@stonebridge- Summer a good time to plant. Just add water. Free Parking • Free Entertainment press.com. Great Selection of Hangers, Flower & Perennials Kids Free Under 7 • www.spencerfair.org

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he Bad Tickers perform this Friday, Sept. 2, at JD Coopers in Putnam, Conn. Based in Central Massachusetts, the core of the Tband, Chris Breault and Derek Ingalls, has been playing music together for more than 10 years. When joined by the rhythm section of Dean Foster on double bass and Glenn Aubin on drums, this acoustic duo turns into a dance and party band. The five-piece group also features the soulful saxophone of John Clark. From blues to bluegrass, pop to rock, country to punk and everywhere in between, the Bad Tickers always play it from the heart. On the web: www.badtickers.com On Saturday,don’t miss Tall Heights performing at the Woodstock Fair at 6 p.m. on Route 171 in Woodstock, Conn. Performer Magazine lauds their “lyrical depth” and calls their music both “passion-laden and catchy,” while The Examiner writes they simply have “talent that shines.” Aka Tim Harrington and Paul Wright, the duo have a new CD called “Rafters” and are plan- Tall Heights ning a trio of CD release shows at Johnny D’s in Boston on Sept. 16, in NYC on Sept. • Tom DiBuono, 7 p.m., Fort Hill Farms, 21, and Washington, D.C., on Sept. 22. Thompson, Conn. When not on the road, Tall Heights per- • Mark Renburke, 5 p.m., The Inn at form daily at Faneuil Hall in Boston. On Woodstock Hill, Woodstock, Conn. AMERICAN the web: www.tallheights.com • Time Travelers, 9 p.m., The Village, OWNED & OPERA Classic rockers New Bay Colony are at it Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. TED again this Sunday for another great cause. • Bad Tickers, 9 p.m., J.D. Coopers, This time it’s a double bill with the band Putnam, Conn. Chyldz Play and all proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund. 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Here • Take a great stayca- author of two critically residents face increased cor- are hints on how: tion: Instead of spending acclaimed personal finance porate, income and property • Do the math: To help money on travel, explore the books: “On My Own Two taxes to make up the short- you put the cost of various neighborhood. Go to the Feet” and “Get Financially fall. “fun” expenses in perspec- tourism bureau to see about Naked.” Her national TV WHAT THE ACT WILL tive, take your household discounts and free events. appearances include CNN, DO income and divide it by 2,000. • Create a “digital CNBC, PBS’ “Nightly That tells you roughly what envelope” system: Split your Business Report,” “ABC The Main Street Fairness you earn pretax per hour. budget into categories and News Now” and “The Act is designed to: Before you buy something, load up a prepaid card. That Rachael Ray Show.” She is Legislators are trying to close a tax loophole that economists believe • Give states the option to figure out how long you have can help you stick to a budg- currently working with puts many neighborhood merchants in danger. set up a simple, fair system to work to afford it. et, and with a prepaid card, American Express on the to collect taxes on remote • Get e-mail deals: you can’t overspend. launch of the Prepaid Card. 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The in communities across the collect sales tax exist now proposal modernizes the country and impacts con- and are already in use by current system to keep pace sumers, retailers and state numerous retailers that Carole Himmer, Carole’s Grooming & Boarding Kennel with a changing marketplace governments. choose to follow the law. 508-867-9734 that includes both online The buyer has an unmet “Brick-and-mortar stores and brick-and-mortar retail- tax liability that could result are the backbone of this ers. in an audit and penalty. country, investing in their Right now, all purchases Brick-and-mortar busi- communities and ensuring They got GREAT Results, you can too. made online are subject to nesses that must collect the the places we call home are the same sales tax as those tax are at a competitive dis- vibrant and welcoming,” Call us today at (508)764-4325 made in neighborhood advantage to online-only said Michael Kercheval, stores; however, when an retailers that do not. This tax president and CEO of the or drop us an email at [email protected] online retailer fails to collect loophole negatively im?pacts International Council of the sales tax, it falls to the local businesses’ bottom line Shopping Centers. and, increasingly, has forced buyer to report it. This poses LEARN MORE a confusing and unnecessary many of these businesses to Stonebridge Press Newspapers burden on consumers. close—depriving communi- For more information, Advocates for change say a ties of the choice and con- visit www.icsc.org/main- "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" sale is a sale—whether it venience they’ve long streetfairness or call takes place on the Internet enjoyed. (202)?626-1400. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com States are losing critical 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, September 2, 2011

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DUDLEY ~ 19 GEORGE STREET WEBSTER ~ 99 GORE ROAD STURBRIDGE - 43 McGregory Rd OVERSIZED CUSTOM AFFORD- Over-Sized E ABLE 3 BR 1276 SF Hip Roof COZY CAPE RANCH Well Ranch Spacious Maintained Speaks & Updated! QUALITY! Rms, 1st Flr NEW LISTING Mstr BR, 1/2 Acre, Lg 2100 sf on A 1ST FL MASTER UNDER AGREEMENT 1 Level! Private Hrdwd Flrs, Excellent Split Flr Plan, Incredible Mstr Cedar Closet, Addl Land Available Fenced Yd! Shed, Garage, Convenient Suite, MEGA-RM to Expand! Huge walk Priced To Sell at $149,900 Location REDUCED $10,000 To $169,900 up Attic + 42x72 LL! Asking $349,900

L DUDLEY ~ NOT 1 BUT 2 COUNTRY LOTS! DUDLEY ~ 62 EAGLE DRIVE DUDLEY ~ LOT 82 Off GEORGE STREET Lovely Approx. 3/4 acre Build YOUR Upscale (.71) of Vacant Dream Home Center Hall Land, Res-10 HERE & Enjoy Colonial, Zone, Mixed Use Rolling Farmer’s Area of SFs & MFs Farmland NEW CONSTRUCTION Porch, & Condos, Great DREAM HOME SITES! Vistas, Lovely Neighborhood ATTN: NEIGHBORS Potential w/305’ Country Setting, 24x24 Great Rm., Hrdwd Flrs Thru- Rd Frnt on Paper Setting Feels Far Away yet Close By Both on E Out! Up & Ready To Go! Offers Considered ~ Rd known as Elmwd, Abuts 19 George, Center Rd, EAch is 2 Acres! Great Location! Asking $349,900. Asking $94,900 Got Offers? Great Price at $80,000 $95,000 TORNADO VICTIMS STILL NEED YOUR HELP The Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, which provides response services to people in Central and Western Massachusetts, is S accepting donations to support the tornado victims of MA. To help, people are being asked to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief by: Going Online - REDCROSS.org to make any size donation. Texting - REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 Calling - 1800 RED CROSS to make any size donation. Mail - American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104

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Each office independently owned Ware (413) 967-6326 943-4900 * 987-8400 and operated SELLERS: If you need your home sold, Call us for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON RD., WEBSTER, MASS. A Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers EW LISTING EW LISTING WEBSTER WEBSTER N N NEW LISTING -- NEW CON- -- Young, bright, STRUCTION!!! 52 ft. Split super clean Raised Ranch Level on nicely wooded ONE near with water view of ACRE near CT line --Bright, Webster Lake! Ceramic-tiled open floor plan with vaulted kitchen with appliances ceiling living room -- dining including a brand new range area with slider to deck -- 3 New Price and plenty of cabinets -- T BROOKFIELD – This colonial home WORCESTER - This three bedroom, WARREN – Set on almost 60 acres bedrooms -- private master three bedrooms -- living with open floor plan is stunning, three two bath Victorian cottage has many this post and beam farmhouse would with double sink vanity full bath -- applianced oak cabinet room with slider to deck -- radiant heated lower level bedrooms, huge master suite, kitchen original features including attached make a great place to live. Surrounded kitchen -- plumbed for full bath in future lower level family includes a family room and 4th bedroom -- 2 full baths -- with lots of counter and cabinet space carriage house. Large rooms, most by beautiful views, mountains and room -- 2-car garage -- town services -- great commuter screenhouse, shed, stockade fencing -- three-zone oil heat any cook would love it. Private deck of the updates have been done for pastures you could make this a won- location near to I 395. -- 200 amp electric -- lake residential neighborhood. off the back, walk out basement with you,. You can just sit and relax on the derful private estate. Barn, pond and R/E Tax $2800 $239,900 R/E Tax $1916 $199,900 windows ready to finish. Don’t let this front porch and watch the world go at the end of a dead end road, call one go by. $279,900 by. Near Leicester line. $229,000 today for private showing. $319,900 WEBSTER -- WEBSTER WEBSTER -- NEED A CAREER CHANGE? THINK REAL ESTATE! Very clean -- There Nice Brick sin- 3 are four E FULL or PART TIME AGENTS LOCA and nicely TIONS gle family -- maintained bedrooms JOIN WORCESTER COUNTY’S LEADING CENTURY21 OFFICE in this SALE PENDING two bedroom, recent kitchen - Personal and online training • Team support • License school reimbursement for new agents Competitive Compensation Cape-style New Price Great business benefits one bath Cape home on - recent roof -- Call today for a confidential consultation…ask for Jim Lovett -- eat-in corner lot, vinyl windows - kitchen -- back porch -- hardwoods -- vinyl two on first floor and two on second -- - big front porch -- wood floors -- two fireplaced living room -- dining room -- siding and replacement windows -- recent bedrooms --tiled bath -- one level living roof -- large walk-up attic for storage or eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook -- extra bedroom -- circuit breakers -- oil heat wood floors -- screened front porch -- oil -- convenient location. -- garage with new door opener -- fenced heat -- workshop -- garage -- conve- R/E Tax $1524 $129,900 niently located to shopping, schools, yard. beach and highway. R/E Tax $1494 $139,900 R/E Tax $1836 $149,900 WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 49TH YEAR • Maher Real Estate Visit Century21Maher.com for All Massachusetts homes for sale! Sandra Loughlin Jen 508-769-2605 Bloniasz 774-272-5100 EDUCED R EW LISTING R GOT A HOUSE N

Ann Marie Joyce Southbridge – 2 buildings on 1 lot! 3 Oxford – 8 Rm. 3 Br. Colonial. Sorensen Johnson Family and 6 Rm 2 Br. single family. Meticulous home has light filled sun- 508-612-8864 FOR SALE? 508-958-1742 newer windows and roof. Off-street room, sitting room w/cathedral ceil- parking. Great investor owner occu- ings, woodstove & marble mantle. E Landscaped yard, brick walkway. pied opportunity. Sold as is. $84,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate $224,900 Call: 508-832-5831 This is the place to sell it! Sue Kusz 508-864-5177 Ronald OLD Garabedian S Your ad will be mailed to 508-615-5058 A ON DEPOSIT 50,000+ households Diane Webster – 5 Rm., 3 Br. Ranch on Webster – Vinyl sided 4 Family priced Pacevicz Webster Lake! Frplcd. LR, dining area to sell fast!! 4 Rms.,2 Br. each unit. 508-340-5755 throughout Southern and 2 bedrooms face the lake. Some Some replacement windows, driveway Maryann new carpeting & recent retaining wall. for off street parking, close to downtown, L Johnson Enjoy the large 42x8 deck and views of bus route, shopping etc. Sold as is. 508-847-1484 the lake! Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate $57,000 Call: 508-832-5831 Worcester County. $295,000 Call: 508-832-5831 Janice Ward 508-847-4277 EEDED BEACH D RIGHTS! + ACRE LOT! 2 Chic Beland 508-523-7733

Sturbridge – 7 Rm., 4 Br. Ranch w/ many Lorraine Putnam Ct. – 8 Rm., 3 Br. Raised updates, Hdwds, frplcd DR, oversized Jankowski Ranch on 2+ acres! Fully applianced Master Br. w/ cath. ceilings & hot tub. 508-277-5831 Kit. incl. granite counters, DR. w/ slid- Finished LL, freshly painted, move in con- ers to enclosed sunroom 2 tiered deck dition! Wonderful family home! E overlooks landscaped yard. Garage. Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate $285,000 Call: 508-832-5831 Judy $212,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Empie 508-334-0275 Anne Greenberg ENTAL ENTAL S R R 508-753-5465

Helen Vangsness Worcester – 8 Rm 3-4 Br. Custom Oxford – 5 Rm 2 Br. 2 Ba. Elie 774-239-2887 Ranch in desirable west side. Hdwds, Townhouse at Thayer Pond Village. Kahale updated kitchen & custom bath, Spacious 1 level Condo w/ central air, FOR 508-328-3622 1200sf finished lower level! Country deck & 1 car garage. Avail. setting, close to major routes. Immediately! Country setting, close T $2000.00 Call: 508-832-5831 to major routes. SALE $1350.00 Call: 508-832-5831

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2 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 www.NewEnglandMoves.com “Names you know, people you trust” Waterview Inger Christensen Open House Sat 1-3 Waterview WEBSTER • $214,900 508-769-3823 WEBSTER • $364,900 DUDLEY • $369,900 41 Blueberry Hill 6 LeBouef Lane 27 Klondike Rd 508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 508-365-3561 Beautiful 8rm Coln, Large 7rm Ranch w/deck Must see 2700sf 10rm Jo-Ann Szymczak Maria Reed hdwds, newer carpets, & view of Webster Lk, Ranch w/waterview & 5-c CRS, GRI, SRES JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com 508-873-9254 granite FR, kitch w/island, FR, LR/hdwd flr, appl gar on 1.86ac. ING pool. Realtor kitch, level yard, carport. 2-car gar, more. Contractor’s home. Connie Nedoroscik LICENSED IN MA & CT • Now is a great time to buy! Licensed in MA & CT LAND DUDLEY - OAKVIEW ESTATES 55+ COMMUNITY - Elaine Armstrong Webster, Brook Str - town water/sewer, half acre… $49,900 $199,900 STARTING • OPEN HOUSE • SAT & SUN 1-3 508-353-1932 Webster, Myrtle Ave – town Motivated Seller 2-Family New PRICING!!! $199,900 and opportunity to have one level living in a 55+ Community...upgrades optional. Weekly open 508-365-4022 Water/sewer, 7,350 sf… $48,500 houses or by appointment...meet builder and discuss how quickly you can be in your new home..need to sell your DOUGLAS • $189,900. WEBSTER • $189,900 house..we can make your transition easy ..a small community of 10 units surrounded by open space..now is the time. Webster, Oakwood Ln – 1 acre 24 Charles St, U-8 11 Deslaurier Ave 1 Jons Way - Unit 1 country lot… $98,500 Upgraded 6rm 2 lge br 2-Fam Colonial, partially fin Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669/ Maria Reed 508-873-9254 View more properties at Dudley, Jessie Rd – choice of 3 Townhouse, c/a, cab pkd walkout LL, farmer’s prch, www.IngerC.com lots, 21,000sf each… kitch w/all appl, bay fncd yard, deck, 2-c gar $46,000-$65,000 window, pkg, yard. “SZYMCZAK SELLS” OPEN HOUSE SEPT. 4 • 11-1 OXFORD - $199,900 DUDLEY - $169,900 OPEN HOUSE SEPT. 4 • 11-1

N DEPOSIT Open House Directory O DUDLEY: A charming English cottage with open dining room and living room, recent addition with Detached cape. Kitchen has been updated, large mas- Deadline: Monday at 10am Charming colonial with 1st floor family room, 2 upstairs dormitory type bedroom, defininely for ter bedroom on 2nd level, 3rd bedroom or den on first baths, 3/4 bedrooms on 1/2 acre lot w/2 car those who appreciate an antique flavor with some level. Open floor plan with formal DR, house has been (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse garage... or can be used as owner occupied with updates. Roof, heating system,bathroom, kitchen well maintained. Enclosed breezeway with sliders to lg an accessory unit... view now! Motivated seller!! have all been updated..however floors still have old deck. Almost 1 acre of privacy on cul-de-sac, close to world feel. Central location, yet country feel. (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult 150 West Main St $179,900 shopping and Mass Pike, Rte. 20 and I-290. Low mainte- Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 15 Warsaw Ave nance exterior. (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 36 Chestnut Hill Rd Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE $339,900 FEATURE HOUSE WEBSTER - OPEN HOUSE SUN. 11-1 PERRYVILLE ESTATES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 DUDLEY $289,900 Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 +55 community Maria Reed 508- 873-9254 WEBSTER 41 Blueberry Hill S 1:00-3:00 $364,900 Coldwell Banket / Inger Chrisytensen 508-769-3823 Fantastic subdivision..easy access to Rte. 395..center isle in kitchen, formal dining Open floor plan, F/P, family room w/cathedral ceiling, fenced yard w/privacy and room, walkout basement, oversized deck, recent upgrades in landscaping, and inground pool and access to Webster Lake. $289,900 recently added on front porch..applianced kitchen with stainless steel appliances...interior decorating is outstanding... MUST SEE! 7 Lillian Ave. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 8 Johnathan Pass Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 or Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669/ Maria Reed 508-873-9254 DUDLEY OXFORD - $350,000 LAND - CHARLTON EXPERIENCE MATTERS $84,900 15 Warsaw Ave S 11:00-1:00 $179,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 # Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 34 yrs. licensed broker # +55 community Maria Reed 508- 873-9254 Superior Marketing 68 Airpot Rd S 11:00-1:00 $239,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczk508-943-7669 Program # Real Estate TV Beautiful open land offers opportunity for mini farm, tree Diane Luong 774-239-2937 farm or development...house was partially updated septic OXFORD 2006,well 2002, windows 2002, heating 2000 ..potential for Channel 3 subdividing a lot or a small subdivision.. buyer to do dili- Great setting..near golf course..easy access to Mass. pike, 36 Chestnut Hill Rd S 11:00-1:00 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 gence to verify requirements for any subdividing of the land. Rte. 20..private...yet convenient to stores.. great opportunity (view feature properties) 112 Old Webster Rd for the Spring get started now!!! WEBSTER Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 or Maria Reed 508-873-9254 DUDLEY - $264,900 DUDLEY - MOTIVATED!! N.E. Commons D 12:00-2:00 $239,900 Century 21 Lake Realty 508-943-9306 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 11-1 PM 7 Lillian Ave. S 11:00-1:00 $289,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669

EW LISTING N $239,900 To have your open house listed in this directory 3 br, 2 ba, SFR 1,190 sq ft. Lower level has family room. full bath, small work Recent updates..kitchen with new appliances.. 2 lazy susans..formal dining area please contact Sandy @ kitchen ideal for entertaining or family member. Cathedral ceilings in living with room for hutch..thermopane windows..recent roof..full bath in lower room/kitchen/dining ares offers contemporary feeling. level..private yard.. convenient to schools, shopping, walk to golf course...gas 12 Glendale Drive fireplace..lower level has wd burning fireplace. 508-909-4110 Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 68 Airport Rd Call Diane Luong 774-239-2937 or Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669

GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE? Look for that new home in our real estate section. AUGUST 31, 2011 ☎ 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 1985 Palamino 2200 9 Piece Formal Angle Iron Cutter Bait Vending Beautiful Large Machine 010 FOR SALE Pop-Up Camper Sports Cards Traditional Dining For Shelving Vintage 50’s For Sale Mostly Stars & Rookies Room Set For Sale 4W296, HK Potter 2790 $500 Bedroom Set (2) 350 Chevy Baseball, Football, Hockey, From the Glenwood Normally Sells For $700 Yudo Silk $500 Sleeps 6, Very Clean Basketball, And More! Collection, in great condition. $90 OBO Screening Marine 400HP Condition, Like New $50 Electric Recliner Call 5pm-8:30pm Machine $150 Race Motors $1,100 508-864-9223 $800 firm 508-867-6546 Still In Box With Aluminum Intake Call: 774-230-9017 Call: 508-407-7244 $250 Marble-Top End Tables Manifolds And Holly & Coffee Table Paying Top 4 Boxes Of Antique Crawford Old Hand Carburetors. Good For Either USBORNE-BOOKS AC & DC Parlor Stove $150 For The Set Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine Dollar 2 Pianos Learning Wrap-Ups Hooked Rug All In Excellent Condition. $1500 For The Pair Both In Excellent Condition WELDER Square Model, $75 Call 508-259-8805 For Silver Coins, & Kids Kits, 40% Off Dated 1919. 508-885-3717 Price Includes Tuning & 180-140 Air Conditioner Silver Dollars, Move To 1st Floor Location Floor Racks $20 Each $250.00 When Refurbished, (6) HEPA Filters Gold Coins, In Worcester County. Table Racks $10 Each Sells For $3800 7500 btu’s 1/3HP, 120V Please Call Misc Business Supplies $35 Electric Asking $1400 $50 Blue Cushion Paper Money. (Un-Refurbished) 2x4 Area Output 508-885-3705 Call 508-867-9650 Wood Splitter 508-892-8242 Rocking Chair Floor Or Wall-Mount Banks Recommend Us! 6-ton Mod 508-873-7348 Or Great For Woodworking 4 Winter Snow $300.00 $20 Area. We Travel To You! 2003 508-476-7250 508-932-9502 Cost New $1000 Tires Irish Parlor Heater Stephen King’s FREE Honest Appraisals Damon 14”, Wood, Air Tight, Antique Open Jelly Sell For $125 Each OBO 215-70R-15 Cupboard Baldwin Books We Operate By The Challenger Mounted & Balanced On Blue Met. Call 5pm-8:30pm Golden Rule! Steel Wheels. $300.00 Household Items Spinnet Piano $1 each Motor Home Light Brown Color 508-867-6546 Used Only One Season! Call Joe at Furniture 508-764-2274 L&L Coin Gas Engine Asking $85 Each 1-508-278-3211 Kitchen Items $500 1 Pair A/R 508-885-4320 Call Tom Allison Transmission 508-234-7930 Collectibles Brand New Bookshelf Speakers Work Horse Chassis Everything Must Go! $100 508-450-1282 24 K Miles 454 350HP Bassett King 14” Chrome AFFORDABLE 508-367-0756 Waterbed Set 508-764-1439 1-Slide Out Marine Engine For Appointment Knock-Off Rims Queen Size Bedroom Complete & Running. USED FURNITURE Featuring Solid Oak With New Radial Tires! Biolet Composting Asking $45,000 Includes Alternator, Power Construction With Dovetail $125 EACH ARCTICWEAR Design, Four Drawer Toilet price is negotialbe Steering Pump, Raw Water We have good used furniture Snowmobile Thinsulate (Set Of 4 Available) 1950’s Blond Pump, Etc. at low prices and new Pedestal Stand, Bookcase 508-885-1071 Great For Cabins! 860-928-2820 Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. Headboard, Monterey 1000 or 860-923-3071 $3500 mattress sets of all sizes. $600 Bedroom Set Call 508-259-8805 Women’s Medium. Firm Mattress With Heater, FOR SALE Bureau, Mirror, Chest, Twins-$89 “Like New” Side Rails, Dresser Whole-House Ventilator Full-$119 $175 OBO And Nightstand. Motor Guide Electric Motor $25 Full & Twin 2004 Polaris Desk Queen-$159 Headboards. BOSSCAT Helmet Regular Mattress Can Be 46lb Thrust- $135 (3) Antique Wood Windows Preditor 90 $70 Substituted If Desired. REDUCED!! $100 Solid Wood, Glass Pickup or Delivery!!! With Fog-Reducing 3-Way $75 Each Always Garaged Call Phil: 508-752-0100 (But Not Included) Spotting Scope 20 Power & Wood Top 42” x 76”, Vapor Control System. With Car Window Small Shutters $1100 100 Grand Street Unisex Small. $450 Call 508-735-9493 860-608-3402 Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers 860-779-3304 Attachment- $60 $4 Each 508-987-9211 Worcester, MA 01610 $150 OBO 413-245-7388 508-783-3825 Call: 508-867-9386

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$ $ 496 Washington St. • 810 Washington St. 0 DOWN* / PAYMENTS 79 MO.*AND UP (Route 20) Auburn, MA 01501 2007 Honda CR-V LX 2009 Toyota Camry LE SPECIALSPECIAL AWD, power windows, power locks, cruise control, cd, Auto, air, all wheel drive, power windows, power locks, cruise, cd, tilt, air conditioning mint condition 2007 GMC Yukon Denali $18,900 $17,900 $39,900 2008 Mercedes Benz 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 C-300 4matic Crew cab, 4 wheel drive, power windows & locks, ac, cd, cruise, Danny Woodhead Vehicle. Driven, engraved Fully loaded, navigation, sun roof, alloys, heated seats, cd, leather tilt, alloy wheels, rear sliding window, only 45k, bedliner, rare truck and signed by Danny Woodhead. Fully loaded, $34,900 $23,900 leather, sunroof, chrome wheels, power & heated seats, rear entertainment sysytem, running 2008 Subaru Tribeca 5-pass LTD AWD, leather int, sunroof, alloys, mint! 2008 Nissan Sentra Auto, 2,0 S, power windows, power locks, amazing on gas board, pw, pl, cruise, 6-disc CD, Onstar, mint $ condition, only 51K. 24,900 Own this one-of-a-kind vehicle! $14,900

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Cameras Diamond Ring Exercise FOR SALE Jukebox MOVING SALE POOL TABLES Several 35MM Cameras Gents 14K Yellow & White Used Cement Blocks- 7 Foot Trees for Gold. Center Diamond Equipment around 200 to 300-$0.50ea For Sale •Baby Car Seat- $25 8 Foot Cannons & Pentex. •2 Endtables- $50 both Also: 90/100 Surrounded By Gunthy Rinker 1951 Rowe AMI 9 Foot 6 03/100 Diamonds. (2) 2,500 BTU Gas hanging •2 Carpets: Sale 8MM Movie Cameras Fitness Flyer Model “D” 40 $900 Each Evergreen Trees, Colorado Tripods All Fine Brilliance Furnaces $500ea Excellent Condition. 9x12’- $50 Delivery Available 26 Year Old Appraisal Was Health Rider Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Lots Of Extras! Weslo Cadence Electric Converted To Play 45’s. 7x5’- $35 413-245-7480 Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. $5560 Call: 413-245-1241 Holds 20 Records. $300 For The Lot Will Sell For Same Now! Motorized Treadmill 508-450-1054 Excellent Privacy Spare Tubes & Service Pressure Treated Border/Ornamental Call After 4pm 774-232-0407 Bmi Universal Weight Manual. Great Sound, Center Cable/Pulley Ford Grill All 10 trees for $85. 508-987-5515 Real Solid Wood. MOVING Deck Norway Spruce, 3-4’ tall Guided, Fits 82-86 F-150 $2000 $20 Serious buyers and 23’x10’ 5 for $99 Cedar Rocker Dining Room All in good condition 774-200-0501 collectors only. All kinds In Excellent Condition. Thomasville 5/4”x6” planks, nailed Call 508-278-5762 Lot price Pine Coffee Table of collectables and house- into 1-1/2”x5-1/2” joists. Asking $80 Walnut $350.00 Evenings Call 508-756-2607 French Provincial $40 Kitchen Craft hold items. may be seen 38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” Takes It All! CD/DVD Cabinet by appointment. 4 Years Old, Minimal Use. Cherry Leafs, 508-867-0196 Holds 100 Or More Cookware Call 508-867-8766 4 Interlocking Platforms, Troy-Bilt 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain $25 Basic Set ask for Nancy three 6x10 , one 5x10 Bedroom Set backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, FOR SALE Snow Blower w/Head Board, 413-262-9990 Sells For $1495 10.5HP, 30” Wide. Custom Table Pads. At Home Show & Foot Board, • Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V NASCAR $850 OBO. Dual Stage, Polar Blast, $1800 $800 Pick up only/Spencer MA Full/Queen , Call Between $50 Ford Truck Parts Die-Cast Models Electric Start, Touch & (no-mattress) 4:00pm & 6:30pm • Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V Hundreds & Hundreds! Cargo Trailer Axle They’re Back! Call 508-341-4427 Turn, 6 Forward, 2 Excellent Condition, 508-867-4773 $35 Will Fit 1967-1972 With Tires $5 And Up! Reverse, One-Hand 7-Drawer Bureau, • Twin Window Fan Parts Such As $300 Operation. BRAND NEW Pro Form 775 $1000 Nightstand Curio Thermostat/Reversible Motor Tailgates/Fenders SHIPMENT! $400 $20 Mechanical/Molding 508-476-7382 Stationary Bike 508-667-9249 Doors Interior/Tune-Up Parts Blessings Farm $50 Heritage Dining Soild Wood Interior Call: 508-347-7013 Some New/Some Used Laine Couch 50 H Foote Road Various Camping (1) 78”x18” Charlton Call 508-867-2104 Room Chairs You Need It, & Chair Evenings Only Items For Sale 2/Armed, 4/No Arms, $15 FOR SALE I Probably Have it! 508-248-1411 Floral Print On Beige Make Me an Offer!! Cain Backing, (1) 78”x30” Selling As One Lot. Background. NordicTrac Material Seats, Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad Mahogany desk- $2700 Refinished Chairs 41”longX21”wideX30”high 8 Very Good Condition. $50 Natural Or Painted Finish, Call 774-318-0275 Brand New Wood Core 32” x81” With Call Al For More Info $300 65” x 17” Glass Panel drawers-$250 508-248-3932 4-Foot Steel Shelves Some Decorated. $240 Very Reasonable! Vented Visual 508-335-8636 $30 60” E.R. Buck Very Heavy Duty Computer desk- 39”longX Rock Maple Dining $50 508-764-4493 Glass Front Windows 23”wideX56”high, 19 CD Childcraft spaces, pull out keyboard 4 FREE Room Hutch 413-245-7388 Gas Heater (4) Double-Pane Sunroom Excellent Condition. Sauder 50,000 BTU Sleigh Crib Tinted, 47” x 31” shelves- $150 STANDING HAY Old Wooden $200 Paid $1200. Computer Armoire with auto start, Sell For $700 Black, Good Condition. 508-949-7608 HP Printer- printer/fax/scan- 508-764-8330 Office Chair 4 years old and like new. Antique Oak China ner/copier- $50 Call 508-476-2056 31”W x 52”H x 19”D Cost new $1400, w/Padded Seat With Slide-Out Closet (1940’s) $20 Price negotiable. Double Window Call: 508-234-2573 Furniture For Sale Keyboard Tray Asking $300 •Colonial love seat rocker Landscape 508-892-8588 New, Vetter High Pro 4 Older Dark $100 No calls after 8pm Cradle Bed With Screens. FOR SALE •Hall mirror Equipment Eastford For Infant Measures 76”Long Antique Dining Room Set- •Oak TV cabinet Trailer Wood Rocker 860-377-4961 $300 61”High Chippendale Mahogany table •Rock maple bedroom set $995 OBO w/Pink Stenciled Flowers SERIOUS Vermont Castings 508-234-2631 $650 OBO with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch •Dropleaf desk $ 50 Wood Stove and credenza. •Twin headboard/frame Call 5pm-8:30pm BUYERS & Excellent condition!! 508-867-6546 Other Assorted COAL STOVE Call 508-259-8805 •Bookcase COLLECTORS In good condition •Computer desk/chair Large Doghouse Household Items. FOR SALE Dresser, Chest Asking $800 All Kinds Of Collectibles! Defiant Encore model Call: 508-943-8712 •2 beige recliners $50 860-779-0272 May Be Seen with heat shield, Alaska Channing III Stoker & Nightstand •Small storage cabinet By Appointment. with legs, green along with FOR SALE •Antique suitcase stand Coffee Table Old-Fashioned Call 508-765-0812 instruction manual and 6’’ piping. Has all original Wrought-Iron Sunroom $35 Ask For Gloria instillation instructions Furniture Boiler- Natural Gas, Cherry Wood paperwork. Burnham, nice shape. Paid Call: 508-795-3865 End Table included (Sofa/Chair/Ottoman) $2,100 sell for $600. Sewing Machine Snapper $2,000 firm $40 $325 OBO New Stove alone is $2,650!! Wrought-Iron Glass-Top Water Heater- 40 gallon, Table Roto-Tiller call : 508-347-2050 Table w/6 Chairs natural gas, GE Smart Water. Generac Generator Antique Mirror With Drawers IR5003, Used Twice 508-867-9386 $40 Paid $1295 Wooden Dinette Set Paid $450 sell for $150 For Sale $200 OBO Coleman Electric Old Trunks Washing Machine w/6 Chairs 16’ Canoe- one end square 2 Model 3500XL, TracVac Generator $30 Each Set Of 2 Bureaus Model 385-IC/385LH Like New Condition horsepower gas motor $450 3500 Watts, & 5000W, 10HP Country-Style Student’s Desk & Chair 1 With Mirror, One Without. Used Once. $425 Dining Room Hutch 15’ Canoe- $150 Idle Down Features, $45 $250 OBO Paid $1300 Gas Dryer Stihl Chainsaw Side Tables Low Oil Shut Down, Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Runs Excellent And Much More Call: 508-373-2792 774-452-3514 Beige Couch MS290, 20” 4 Gallon Tank w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. & Vac Pro $200 For Both X-Chain. All In Excellent Condition FOR SALE $400 LARGE FRANKLIN $600 OBO Models 72085, 72285, Call $325 508-764-8441 Call 508-892-8316 72295 774-272-1057 508-344-2675 Graco Tradeworks 150 STOVE 508-943-1428 Spray Painter- 2 years Used Twice Craftsman Air Reconditioned, new paint, 774-242-7515 Paid $2772 Compressor old, used only twice!! gaskets and fire brick. Wheel Horse 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. Electric Priced over $700 Heavy Colonial Will help load. Panasonic Air 508-765-5763 Lawn Tractor $150 Dentist’s Chair Asking $500 Table $250.00 Conditioner Model 257H, With 37” Full Lift & Tilt. Would Call after 5 pm: Call Lou at 508-341-6941 Solid Ash Nichols Mower Deck. Hydrostatic Reddy Air Heater Trestle Base Wireless Remote Transmission Not Working. Make A Great Tattoo Chair. 774-452-2667 Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” And Stone Co. Kerosene, 65k BTU $250 OBO Large Jointer 10000/BTU Excellent 17HP Kawasaki $40 Captain’s Chair $125 Engine And Body. 508-987-6395 FOR SALE Mate’s Chair $175 Dining Table Traveling Sprinkler (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, $325 OBO Hydraulic Motorcycle/ATV 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs Heavy-Duty Motor Lift Quaser-6000/BTU 508-476-5007 $20 Lift $35 (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) Six Chairs And Hutch! Electric Rascal $225 Air Conditioner Perfect Condition! Spray Doc ALL $250 Wheelchair Oil Filled Electric Radiator 508-683-6386 Antique Cast-Iron $60 $1500 White Frigidaire 3 Gallon Large, Never Been Used. $20 Coal Stove 508-943-1117 Refrigerator $10 $1500 $200 Hutch Machine Stand HOT WATER Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H St. Joseph’s One Year Old 586-419-1040 $20 1929 Chevy Engine 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 Excellent Condition Old Tavern Table HEATERS $275 Commercial Over 100 Years Old! Shelves Above Basilica Books $200 Natural Gas Generac Generator “Our Gift Our Legacy: $400 Brimfield... Brand New! $150 Gas Cozy Equipment $250 Call 508-867-4546 “Our First 100 Years” Slush Puppy Machine, Slant-Top Desk Call: 203.574.0692 40, 50, & 80 Gallons Parlor Heater Large Selection! Radial Arm Saw After 6:30pm Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Excellent Condition Upright Freezer (2 Door), Over 100 Years Old (cell) $125 2-Door Soda Cooler, In Perfect Condition $150 And Up. Slight Damage $450 Call Keith Pellet Stove Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, $300 For Sale Band Saw Antique Beige Kitchen Kevin Living room furniture, 508-524-9328 $150 Enviro EF2 Donut Machine, Counters. 508-764-8801 Range 508-909-6585 Each piece for $150.00 Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment Call 508-752-8569 Free-Standing By White Warner All Must Go ASAP! Center, Glass Tables, HOVEROUND After 6PM Two Years Old, Wood-Burning 508-278-7522 ELECTRIC TYPE Bedroom Set, Paintings and New, Used 2 Times Used One Season. 508-943-4565 Fireplace WRITER Nordic Trac Exercise Only, Serious Buyers MOTORS Originally $2400 Compliment Equipment. Asking $1500 Stepback Kitchen Insert Stove Your Living Room Never Used Only $1300 1/2HP 230/460V 774-200-0558 Cupboard 508-839-3142 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Only Used One Month Ethan Allen Paid $200 $45 OBO Lots Of Storage With Work Paid $1100 508-839-2181 Crib PINE BUREAU SET Surface. Love Seat 5HP, 230/460V Night stand with mirror Asking $900 OBO Asking $150 New, Used Only Once, 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H 508-667-9916 With Wood/Fabric For Sale All Parts & 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Good condition $400 Ottoman. 30 Years Young! 508-987-5137 Parlor Natural Gas Heater- $125 OBO Asking $200 Excellent Condition. Mattress $200/OBO 5HP, 230/460V China Cabinet $400 FIRM Electrical Material 9x12’ Wool Braided Rug- $100 Cherry Hutch 100 GENERAL 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Henedon Brand Glass Doors, Webster Industrial, Commercial, $200/OBO $125 OBO Underneath Storage. Residential 34’’x28’’ Vinyl Replacement Call From North Carolina 860-657-6128 $2000 Brand New 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H 105 BULLETIN BOARD Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Window- $10 413-245-9651 1/2HP 208/230/460V $200 Computer/TV Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Glass Sliding Tub Door-$10 Large Overhead Door-Opener Asking $600 IN REMEMBRANCE Armoire Breakers, Meters, 10 Vinyl Storm Doors- $50 Invacare Pronto $120 OBO 774-452-1668 Antique Singer Sewing Punches, Pipe-Benders. takes lot 4 Motor Speed Controls Julie Ann Bainton $75 Lawn Thatcher- $40 M51 Power Machine New Recessed Troffer Hitachi J100, 400/460V POOL TABLE w/Oak Cabinet (Knurowski) Circa-1955 Best Offer Flourescent 3-Tube Call: 508-867-6775 Indoor/Outdoor 7 Foot, Used $100 36 Year Senior Secretary Stereo Console T-8 277V Fixtures Power Call 5pm-8:30pm Solid base, Balls, Bay Path High School $50 Enclosed 508-867-6546 Rack Ball return, 508-765-6067 Dear Friend, Please Visit MAKE AN OFFER! $56 Each Wheelchair 3 Surface levelers Offers Welcome Our Guest Book And Leave A FOR SALE Sure Step Technology 508-347-3193 Call 5pm-8:30pm Pro Form X250X motorized 8 Leg levelers. Note To Pay Your Respects 508-867-6546 treadmill multi speed 10 levels That Automatically www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Adjust To Keep All Six TOOL SHEDS Coolant System emergency stop and cushioning. MOVING Best offer – Come see JULIE 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase excellent condition. Wheels On The Ground Made of Texture 1-11 Nov. 26th, 1954 ENTERTAINMENT At All Times. High-Back Kimball Console You must transport 8x8 $625 Nov. 30th, 2008 6-Gallon Flood-Type $175 $300 New CENTER Van Seat, Deep Blue Piano/Bench 508-885-5848 8x10 $800 Call:508-335-8636 Pearl Base. The Send Your Love To: $150 OBO 4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) $500 8x12 $875 888-974-1977 (FAX) Includes Glass Curio Cadillac Of Power 8x16 $1175 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Junior Wooden Wheelchairs. Woman’s Alpina Cross SINGER SEWING Or Mail To: Coolant System With Lighting, Delivered And PO Box 979 Component & TV Space, Loft Bed MSRP $3500 Country Skies and Boots MACHINE $300 New With Desk And Dresser. Selling For $2000 Size 9 Built On-Site Charlton City, MA 01508 $150 OBO Open And Enclosed Storage, Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Very Good Condition, Paid $700 FIRM $75 In cabinet with attachments Other Sizes Available God Bless 508-410-1784 Call 5pm-8:30pm $1200 OBO Will Take $250 OBO 508-885-2971 $300 Call 413-324-1117 508-867-6546 508-461-9285 Mattress Not Included. Webster, MA Call 413-544-1168 860-608-3402 CLIP AND MAIL Town-to-Town Write your ad here: CLASSIFIEDS HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS TO PLACE YOUR AD VISIT US ONLINE CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com Name: TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Address:

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107 MISC. FREE 130 YARD SALES 205 BOATS 281 FREE PETS Multi-Family 1994 Fling Four FREE KITTENS FREE WOOD Yard Sale Winns Jet Boat Found on my doorstep... Used Only 4-5 Times Per 2 female buddies need PALLETS Sat. Sept. 3rd 8am-2pm loving home. 17 Maple Street Year & Serviced By You pick up. Monday thru Marina Yearly. • Playful black/white; Sturbridge 10 weeks Friday 8am-noon. Great deals on rugs, Includes Summer Stonebridge Press & Winter Covers, • Petite gentle tabby 4 artworkd, picture frames, Bimini Top, months 25 Optical Drive children’s items, bedding, (located behind Southbridge 4 Life Vests, Willing to separate, will Hotel & Conference Center) karate gear, wind surfer Skies & Boat Trailer. assist w/spaying costs and lots of home decor! Loads Of Fun!!!! 508-341-0588 In Good Condition 109 MUSIC/ARTS Asking $2300 283 PETS Tag Sale Call 4 Chocolate Lab MUSIC LESSONS Sat. 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September 4th & 5th 260 COLLECTIBLES household, responsible teen- 9:00am-4:00pm ager, or anyone that is look- 285 PET CARE 286 LIVESTOCK WEEKLY PAPERS ing for a faithful companion. *Deadlines Subject To 46 Whittemore Rd Authentic Quality Change Due To Holidays Sturbridge, MA Revolutionary We bought him at a local pet Horse Hay Call For More Info. New Hardware, Tools, store in Nov. of 2010. We War Historic paid $600 for the bird, cage 3’x3’x8’ Fasteners, Clothes, and toys. Square Bales Weigh Estate Sale Household Items, Autographs We are asking for $300 OBO Approximately 800lbs Each. 13 Shore Drive Antiques and Furniture. Genuine Original Signature but the most important Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Holland MA Autographs Of things is a good home. No Chemicals or American Hero Icons. Serious inquiries only. Preservatives Sept. 5th, 6th & 7th Yards Sale George Washington $2200 Going... Going... Instructors needed to teach activities of daily “Henredon” mahogany Chi- 15 Main Street Benjamin Franklin $2200 Call: 774-281-3347 Gone to the Dogs Second Cut Available nese Chippendale dinning Thomas Jefferson $1000 Training and behavior Rock Valley Farm living and social skills room set for 12 with lighted Sturbridge, MA Saturday and Sunday All Have Certificates Of Powder-Puff management in your W. Brookfield Hours available are: 2nd and 3rd Shifts Mon-Fri china cabinet, Noritake serv- Authenticity. 508-867-2508 ice for 12, “Troy”, “Henre- Sept. 3rd & 4th Clear Signatures Chinese Crested home. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Sat and Sun don” 5pc mahogany Federal 9:00am-3:00pm 508-476-1068 Puppy Positive methods Starting Pay is $11.75/hour style canopy bedroom suite, used. multiple lamps, signed li- Male. 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Toy Story/Disney, Rods & Lures Certifications! $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ Opportunity is children’s books, For Unusual Bicycles knocking!! $2500 275 FLEA MARKET PCSA Levels I & II BOOKS! clothing/leather, 508-832-3015 1870’s-1970’s Call early-be a part fresh produce/canned goods, CPR Certified We Buy Books! of it!! vinyl records/dvds/movies, Dudley FAN-C-PET Reiki Master Hi-Wheel speakers/electronics, 1987 31 Foot Lighterian Reiki VII Balloon Tire Accumulations 860-315-7736 golf clubs Flea Market Mobile Reconnective Healing II Stingray Collections Silverton Choppers Estates Antiques, Collectibles Grooming Salon ICNDF Certified Trainer Etc. Convertible & General Schwin Twin Crusaders 350’s, Vicki Kelley Experienced, Caring Staff Columbia The Book Bear Multi Family Open Every Saturday-Sunday Individualized Care 270 HP. 800 Hours. 8am-4pm Professional Shelby Route 9 F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, Attention To Detail Colson West Brookfield, MA Yard Sale Something For Everyone! Sat. Sept. 3rd 8-4pm Color Garmin GPS, Groomer Raleigh Fish-Finder, Many Behind BP Gas 20 Years Exp. 508-987-0077 Call Today For 20 Roys Dr, Spencer MA New Amenities. Etc. An Appointment (off Rt 9 at DQ) At Dudley/Webster Line “We Go Right to 205 Federal Hill Road Boat In Water, Ready To Go, Oxford, MA I Pay More For Bikes 508-867-8705 Toys, baby items, Excellent Condition. 2 Acres, Indoors! Your Door” For My Museum! (Toll-Free) housewares and furniture. $20,000 www.dorightfleamarket.com 508-987-2419 starwoodpetresort.com All Conditions Considered 860-974-1841 1-800-551-7767 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) 877-809-2665 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ August 31, 2011

298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 325 PROFESSIONAL 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR WANTED Successful business IMPROVEMENT RENT WAR seeking self motivated HELP WANTED energetic business DiGeronimo RELICS partner. Part time Painting Brookside or full time. Quality, Affordability & & Trust Terrace WAR For appointment/ Without Compromise Heat/Hot Water interview Interior Rooms Included! SOUVENIRS As Low As email: $139 FREE RENT WANTED [email protected] Ceilings $69 Thru October 1st!! Woodwork $69 WWII & EARLIER Affordable 1, 2 and 3 CA$H WAITING! Surrogate Licensed & Insured Bedroom Apartments For Rent. Helmets, Swords, Trailer Truck Serving Central Mass. Mothers James DiGeronimo Spacious, Fully Daggers, Bayonets, Applianced. Medals, Badges, Flags, Needed Drivers Cell 508-577-7940 Uniforms, etc. Starting at $698 Over 30 Years Experience. Be part of a miracle Wanted Call David The rewards are more Class A CDL With •A/C In Every Unit 1-508-688-0847 than financial Hazmat • Pool I’ll Come To YOU! Seeking Women • Basketball Court 21-43 Non-Smokers Based In With Healthy North Brookfield. • Playground Pregnancy History Please Call • On-Site Laundry WE BUY GOLD 508-867-3235 INCOME LIMITS APPLY SILVER Section 8 Welcome DIAMONDS Office Open From: For More Monday-Friday $$ RECORD PRICES $$ Information Call 9:00am to 5:00pm 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 400 SERVICES Saturday 10:00am Also: jewelry, watches, 888-363-9457 RENT RENT RENT antique clocks. Instant reproductivepossibilities.com Southbridge Sturbridge payment, licensed 1738 House professional with 30 402 GENERAL SERVICES FREE RENT! Downtown to 3:00pm Second Floor, Newly Free Electric, Heat, years experience. PAINTING Evening Appointments Available Heat/Hot Water Remodeled, Two Bedroom. Hot Water Included In Sturbridge area, three Studio Apartment Interior/ Included! Stove & Refrigerator. minutes from I-84. INSTALLERS All Cleanouts Brookside Terrace Off-Street Parking. All Appliances. Exterior 11 Village Drive FREE RENT No Pets. $675/Month Call: 413-245-4244 WANTED Cleanups Southbridge,MA 01550 Thru October 1st!! First, Last & Security. Off-Street Parking CONST/HVAC/Roofing Power Washing $700/Month 508-347-1101 Exp. Preferred Haul-Away (508)764-7675 508-829-5853 Carpentry Affordable 1 2, and 3 Full time work Monday Basements • FREE ESTIMATES • Sturbridge thru Friday. Attics • FULLY Insured • Bedroom Apartments First Floor, Five Room, 300 HELP WANTED We have a job for you! • Reasonable Rates • For Rent. SOUTHBRIDGE 2 Bedroom Apartment. Apartments C&C Spacious, Fully Washer/Dryer Hookups, Full benefits and Garages FOR RENT training available!! Rich O’Brien Applianced. Stove & Fridge, Yards Properties (2) 2 Bedroom apartments Sunroom & Deck. 310 GENERAL HELP Painting for rent. New bathrooms and Email Inquiries To: Rental Property LOOK & COMPARE Starting at $698 Heat/Hot Water/Electricity WANTED [email protected] 28 Years Of Experience newly painted. Includes Included. Estate Cleanouts Southbridge/Charlton • A/C In Every Unit appliances. 2-Car Off-Street Parking. Or Come In And Fill 508-248-7314 Carpet & Floor Line ALSO Out An Application At: Small Building 2 Bedroom • Pool $750/month & $700/month Cleaner Needed Architectural Fireplaces Demolition Luxury Condo. Contact Kim at: Sturbridge Valid License Required. • Basketball Court 508-764-3787 4 Washington Street Better Than 500 REAL ESTATE Appliances, Gas Fireplace First Floor, Four Room, Must Have Own Auburn, MA 01501 $795/Month • Playground Two Bedroom Apartment. Transportation. Experience A Dumpster SOUTHBRIDGE 1-Car Off-Street Parking. Preferred, But Will Train. Fax (508)757-0623 We Do It! Southbridge • On-Site Laundry Stove/Fridge Included. Call 508-764-3044 501 REAL ESTATE Quality 1, 2 & 3 Phone (508)757-0622 FREE Estimates! FOR RENT 774-329-3386 9am-2pm WANTED Bedroom Apartments! INCOME LIMITS APPLY 169 Worcester Street 774-329-3386 Appliances, Off-Street Section 8 Welcome Parking. 3 bedroom 774-230-8586 Office Open From: 1st/Last/Security Sturbridge Do You Have Call (508)765-0501 Lakeside Type 2 Diabetes Maids Wanted Monday-Friday $675/month 9:00am to 5:00pm call: 508-615-1425 Apartments & Want To Participate In A We have permanent or: 508-755-1030 Research Study? part-time positions available. CHARLTON Saturday 10:am 3 Room, 1 Bedroom Qualifications are; your own Apartment. Kitchen Seeking Sedentary vehicle, cleaning experience 1st Floor,1 Bedroom, Southbridge Appliances, 1/4 Mile To Women 21-65 For A a plus but not mandatory, Call The In Nice Quiet For Rent I-84 And MA Pike. personable, organized and ************** No Pets. Study At UMass Medical Neighborhood, to 3:00pm 3 bedrooms, 1 park off References A Must. School To Improve punctual. Hours estimated Junk Man Close To All 15-25/week. Must be able EQUAL HOUSING Evening street, laundry, low gas/heat- $695/month. Their Mood And Major Routes, ing, de-leaded, second floor to start at 8:45AM WE NOW TAKE OPPORTUNITY Appointments Diabetes Management. Perfect mothers hours. YOUR AUTOS Off Street Parking, Available on very quiet Morris street, Call (508)347-9623 All qualified employees start FOR CASH! ************** All Utilities Included Section 8 Ok 9am-6pm at $9.00/hour. Raise to All real estate advertising in Brookside Terrace $920/month Removal of Metal, Non Smoking call: 617-645-2811 Uxbridge $10.00/hour after first 30 this newspaper is subject to $750/Month 11 Village Drive days, advancement possible. Appliances, The Federal Fair Housing Act Southbridge,MA 01550 2 Bedrooms, great We do withhold taxes. Furniture, TV’s. of 1968, which makes it 508-987-5215 Southbridge location, minutes to 146, Looking for applicants Construction illegal to advertise any 774-402-0894 (508)764-7675 495, Mass Pike. Heat, hot residing in the towns of; preference, limitation or For Rent water, trash pickup Compensation And Southbridge, Dudley, Materials. discrimination based on race, 3 bedroom apartment, wall included. Large modern bath. Group Support Webster, Oxford or Auburn Cellars/Attics color, religion, sex, handicap, Charlton to wall carpeting, No Smoking Provided Cleaned. familial status (number of For Rent washer/dryer hookup, gas Small Pets Considered Call Sue At Call Tammie or Tom at Small Building children and or pregnancy), SOUTHBRIDGE oven and stove. national origin, ancestry, age, 1 Bedroom apartment on $895/month 508-347-3275 horse farm. Appliances and Third Floor 2-3 Bedroom (508) 856-1718 Demolition, Tires. marital status, or any call: 508-943-5901 First/Last/Security Negotiable (Docket #13269) Leaves Removed. intention to make an such hot water included. $825/Month or call: 508-397-1044 Available in September Includes Heat/Hot Water Residential Moves. preference, limitation or Call: 508-476-3905 discrimination. This $700 month Trees Cut 94 East Main Street Driver newspaper will not Call for more information: Southbridge Valet Parking Attendant Brush/Limbs knowingly accept any Apartment 3R Large, Bright 6-Room, Now Hiring Part 508-248-7335 2nd Floor, To Work At Several Removed advertising for real estate or 3 Bedroom Apartment, Third 2 Bedroom, Floor. In A Nice, Quiet Webster Locations In Time & Full Furnaces Removed that is in violation of the law. 508-320-3273 Worcester, MA Our readers are hereby $650/Month Neighborhood. Time Drivers Check-our-down-to- informed that all dwellings Washer/Dryer Hookups, NORTH VILLAGE IMMEDIATE OPENING! 2 Storefronts on F/T-P/T available. Potential advertising in this newspaper Charlton Yard & Porch. earth prices first! Hamilton Street No Pets 2 Bedroom Units to earn $11 and more to Good driving record is are available on and equal Woodland Walk Weekends also! opportunity basis. To Side-by side spaces First & Last. Starting At $783!! start. Great benefits health, Newly Refurbished Available separately dental, 401k plan, plenty of a must!! Central Mass complain about 1 & 2 Bedroom $700/Month discrimination call The or together 781-444-1087 Heat And Hot Water room for growth! Applicant and Connecticut Apartments. $500/month per side must be over 18, must be Apply in person at: Department of Housing and Rental Assistance 617-281-0831 Is Included. able to drive standard Domino’s Pizza Dave Urban Development “HUD” Available And Service Pets Only transmission vehicles, have toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Low-Income Residents W/D Hookups, Southbridge Must Income 825 Main Street 508-347-7804 For the N.E. area, call HUD valid license, and prior Southbridge, MA Pay Rent Based Stove/Refrigerator. Nice 2 Bedroom Apartment Qualify. customer service experience 413-262-5082 ad 617-565-5308,. The toll On Income. First/Last/Security, On Quiet, Dead-End Street. a plus!!! 508-765-0822 free number for the hearing Heat/Hot Water Included Eat-in kitchen, Section 8 Vouchers impaired is 1-800-927-9275 241 Southbridge Street References. Washer & Dryer Hook-Ups, Please contact us at $20 Application Fee Accepted. 877-455-5552 or at: Charlton Off-Street Parking, The Town of West 505 APARTMENTS FOR HAPHousing 508-765-5542 De-Leaded. www.valetparkof FREE 508-248-6639 $675/Month. Please Call america.com/employment Brookfield (E.O.E.) RENT Is seeking a qualified Metal Pickup First & Security. (508)987-1595 individual to perform A/C, Refrigerators, DOUGLAS 508-372-0882 EHO Foster Custodial/Maintenance Washers, Small Trailers, 2 Bedroom Southbridge duties at the Merriam-Gilbert Batteries. Apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom 141 Elm Street Southbridge Parents Wanted Public Library. Apartments Available Large Two Bedroom Nice Modern, Clean, Webster Seeking Quality Homes WE PAY YOU Available Prices start at $845/month. Apartment. Appliances, One Bedroom apartment. 2 Bedroom Third Floor Throughout Central MA 10 hrs./wk., Mon-Fri., 6:30- Top Dollar For Your Includes heat, hot water, Washer/Dryer Hookups. In quiet downtown area. To Provide Foster Care 8:30AM. Custodial duties In the Center Of A/C, pool, fitness center Off-Street Parking. Apartment AUTOS Includes: Heat, Hot Water Newer, Modern, Low To Children In Need. include, but not limited to: TRUCKS North Brookfield & children’s program. No Pets. and Appliances!! 24/7 Support. Generous cleaning restrooms, vacuum- Off street parking. $700/Month Utilities, Includes Applian- Or TRACTORS Stove, Refrigerator $625/Month ces and Dishwasher, Reimbursement. ing, collecting trash & emp- Included, Call (508)476-3777 No Utilities Included. One Year Lease. $1000 Sign-On Bonus tying trash cans (interior/ex- 508-867-2564 call: 1-508-328-9093 Offstreet Parking, Off Street Parking, References & Security Washer/Dryer Hookup, Call For Details terior), cleaning glass doors, Deposit Required. changing light bulbs (re- Credit Check Required, Douglas Nice Area, Ideal for Please Call Singles and Couples!! quires handling & climbing Call Nellie Elegant Victorian (508)347-7709 20+ foot ladder), & ordering 409 BEAUTY/HEALTH From $725/month supplies. General mainte- 508-347-2774 On 1.5 acres, Southbridge 2nd floor, 5 rooms, 56 Taft Street Income Verification A Must nance duties include, but not or Peter Southbridge Call 508-769-2500 limited to: shoveling snow, Ladies and Gent’s 774-200-5297 hardwood floor, DW/GD Three Bedroom, Small 2 Bedroom Duplex light electrical, plumbing & laundry room, First Floor Apartment. Apartment. Stove, Devereux Therapeutic Hair House Foster Care carpentry. Must be able to lift trash pick up, Off-Street Parking. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Webster 508-829-6769 a minimum of 25 lbs. 2 Hair Booths For Rent no smoking, no dogs Nice Neighborhood Hookups, Yard, Good Area. $150/week Southbridge $850/Month 3 Bedroom First Floor $1050 plus utilities, Credit Check Required. Apartment $875/Month Interested applicants must Own Clientele/Liability 2 Bedroom Apartments First & Last. No Pets. possess a high school Insurance, ample parking. Starting At $150/Week 3rd floor $800 Call Pat $650/Month Plus Utilities Help Wanted Rent includes electric, 2 Bedroom Second Floor diploma. Applications are 401-434-8997 Call 508-765-2658 Apartment $730/Month Computer literate person available at the Library. phone, washer/dryer. Charlton call with good organizational Brand New 2 Bedroom 508-476-1722 Salon at Dunkin Donuts $175/Week Stove, Heat & Parking skills and knowledge of Southbridge Included. Laundry Hookups. Three Bedroom website devlopment Quick Call Sheila: 774-276-5612 Webster North Brookfield Southbridge First/Last & Security Books and general office First Floor Apartment No Pets 1 Bedroom For Rent Clean, Renovated, For Rent. skills. 311 PART-TIME HELP $500/month Deleaded 4 rooms, third floor, stove & $750/Month Call: 508-450-6421 WANTED fridge, washer & dryer. 2 & 3 Bedroom’s Small creative company 433 CLEANING Dudley Available Immediately, Recently Remodeled. 1 Bedroom Apartments Washer/Dryer Hook Ups, No Pets. Washer/Dryer Webster Part/Full time position First/Last Hookups. Section 8 OK. 30 Poland Street available!! Starting At $600/month No Pets All Appliances. Seeking part time CNA, Starting at $650 First & Security Required. Renovated Two Bedroom Call Laurie: Responsible person for Affordable $500/month Call 508-949-0630 Southbridge Write: P.O. Box 212 Utilities Not Included. Apartment, All Appliances 508-208-6157 rest home in Spencer. Cleaning Service 4 Bedroom $900/month North Brookfield, MA 01535 Good references, No Furnished. Laundry Room On Experience preferred or We Offer Quality Work At Drugs, No Dogs. Premises. Off-Street Parking. An Affordable Price! All are newly remodeled, First & Last Spencer Garages Available. will train the right person. carpeted, stove & 1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Some evening and • Homes & Offices Section 8 Tenants No Pets. refrigerator included. Soutbridge Welcome. Sunny, Bright And Clean, Most Schools & Churches OIL BURNER weekends needed. • Carpet Cleaning Section 8 Approved. All Good Sized Rooms, Three Bedroom Call Joe Within Walking Distance. • Floors No Pets Allowed 774-230-8486 New Windows&Efficient 1 Mile To Route 395. TECHNICIAN Call Lincoln Hill Manor • And Much More! Security Deposit & Apartment Heating System, Good Credit Required. Rest Home for more REGISTERED, References Required Renovated. Near Walking Trails, Yard, $750/Month Experienced No Smoking/Pets. information: INSURED & BONDED Call 774-289-1714 Full Living Room, Call 508-949-1400 508-885-3338 Give Maria A Call $575/month Or 508-943-0972 Dependable Full Dining Room. First/Last, Security Deposit. 508-764-2500 North Brookfield Kitchen, Full Bath, Southbridge Call (508)529-4452 Sturbridge Area For Rent Pantry, & Storage Coombs Street 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Shed. Hardwood 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments WEBSTER House/Office 27 Grove Street Available. Spencer Nice 2 bedroom available 28 Rotating On Call 3 rooms on first floor, like Floors Throughout. Attractive Two- Cleaning Available Applianced, Washer/Dryer Harris St. First floor, off new, off street parking. Third Floor. Bedroom Apartment, street parking, coin op, no CERTIFIED AIDES Reasonable rates. No Pets Hook-ups. No Pets. Appliances, Benefits No job too big or small. No Pets. Non $725-$800 pets/smoking in apartment. Needed for a private Smokers Preferred. Washer/Dryer Included, 10x10 storage. home health agency. Days and evening $550/month First And Security. Modern, Bright, Call: hours available. References and Security Call For Details References And Credit Quiet Country Setting. First & Security Please call Monday through Call Wendy for a Required Directly Off Route 9. References and 508-320-4035 Friday between 10am&3pm 508-764-4073 Check Required. FREE estimate at: call: 508-867-2478 Visit Our Website background checked (days) 508-347-0036 or: 508-867-7404 774-200-8795 Call (508)596-8497 Heritage Home Health Care (508)943-9880 www.spencercondos.com Call: 781-858-2667 AUGUST 31, 2011 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 510 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 575 VACATION RENTALS RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Brookfield, MA Park Model Buildings For Sale FOR RENT IN 5 Buckboard Pass Mobile Home 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Hampton Central Street For Sale By Owner YEAR ROUND WEBSTER FOR SOUTHBRIDGE handicapped accessible Southbridge Webster 3 Bedroom House, Fully Furnished, New Porch LIVING OR RENT: renovated mobile home in Addition, Also Nice Shed & Beach: For Rent Recently Remodeled, Wagon Wheel Park. Price Great Place For A Garden. 3 Bedroom, 2 commercial and 6 includes co-op fee! VACATION Second Floor 2500 Sq. Ft. Must See!! On Beautiful Lot Near Cottage and residential renters. Off $55,000 Swimming Pool. HOME FOR Hardwoods, New & Located in Nice Quiet Area, Lisa Joy Matondi Suites Windows, Dishwasher, street parking, very good Private Landscaped Yard, Located At Highview condition, fully occupied. 7500 Sq. Ft. RE/MAX Professional Campground In SALE!!! Sleeps 3-8. 200 feet to Laundry Hookups, W/D-Hook-Ups, Associates 508-867-2626 Garage, and Yard. Private Sale Free Standing Buildings. Off Street Parking, West Brookfield. Guilford, Maine beach, located behind Ashworth hotel. Private No Pets/Smoking, Loading Docks Walk Out Basement, MOBILE HOME FOR Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 References Checked Call Nick: 508-380-8922 Screened Porch, Price Includes Seasonal 2 bedroom, 1 bath yard, with grill and tables. And Nice Offices Hardwood Floors, SALE Payment mobile home on Great family area $825/Month 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, new and rates. 413-283-6463 No Pets/Smoking, (April-October 2011) 1+ acres. Large 2 car ALSO: roof and windows, deck and Asking $28,000 detached garage. Call 603-926-1867 patio. In Sturbridge 55+ park. 508-867-8736 2500 Sq. Ft. Only $1150!!! $68,000 With Loading Dock, Plus-Utilities Call: 508-347-8791 Close to scenic 1st/Last/Security/Preferred WARREN Moosehead Lake, Webster Good For Small 774-241-1688 N. Grosvenordale hiking and snowmobile Two Bedroom, Machine Shop. Bemis Road trails, skiing and great Four Room Apartment 9000 Sq. Ft. CT MOBILE HOME FOR SALE fishing areas. Perfect Third Floor Mobile Home For Sale Beautiful 1985 14’ x 66’ for an outdoor 100% Remodeled For Light HOLLAND MA. 14x64 Doublewide Two Bedroom, Garage, Fenced Yard, Manufacturing Or Summer by the Lake! 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. enthusiast!! Quiet Building. Storage 2 Bedroom cottage, year Large Kitchen, Living Room. Large Open Kitchen With Washer/Dryer Included. round rental on Hamilton Laundry Room. Breakfast Bar To $27,000 $675/Month Available! Appliances Included. Living Room, For More Info Call: Plus First, Last & Security Town-to-Town Reservoir. Pellet stove. Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Porch, Deck, No Wimps Please (860)382-3157 & Utilities Classifieds ALSO: $65,000 Upgrades Throughout. Small Pets OK. 1-800-536-5836 Call KPI: 508-476-7399 For Appointment $59,900 DASAP Call 508-943-0169 508-765-6940 1000 Sq. Ft. 860-923-0421 413-593-9961 2nd Floor space, Good Freight Elevator, 546 CEMETERY LOTS Sturbridge To advertise in our Space Is Good For Any Retirement GOT A HOUSE Small Shop. Four Plots 1993 Doublewide, Town-to-Town In Worcester Country 2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood Real Estate Section, Owner Will Give You Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Fireplace. New Wood Classifieds Laminate Flooring. FOR SALE? Price You Can’t Refuse! In The please call your “Rememberance Section” Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport. 1-800-536-5836 Call All Four For $4500 OBO 3 Sheds. Beautiful Large Look for that new home in (Currently Sells For Landscaped Lot. local sales representative. 508-765-6940 1-508-753-3670 $1800 Each) Reasonable. our real estate section. 508-721-2572 508-867-5511 1-800-367-9898

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1977 Corvette L82 1999 Lincoln 2006 Toyota 1984 VEHICLES Brimfield/ 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 Low Mileage. Original 350 Town Car Camry Gold Wing Dirtbike - 2003 Sturbridge Extra Cab Pickup 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Engine With 350HP. With Matching Cap & Liner. Runs Goods. Needs TLC. Florida Car!!! 54K miles. 61,800 one owner miles, Honda XR70R Must Sell V8. Rear wheel drive. economical 4 cylinder, over Motorcycle 33” Tires With Lift. (4) 17 x 8 ASA $5000 OBO Runs Good; Great Beginner Campground Lot! 131k Miles, Well Kept. 16” wheels. 6 pass. 30mpg, gold/tan interior. Custom Paint Job Bike; Recently Tuned-Up Chrome Wheels 508-892-9583 Mother-in-law’s car from (Burgundy) Was $19,000 $6795 774-696-7697 Oxford light with royal Asking $650 NOW $9500 For 2005 Acura RL blue leather interior. South Carolina in excellent 43,000 Miles 508-867-9608 508-885-2884 Excellent Condition, condition. Cafax available. My Loss, Your Gain! Never Seen Snow Or Salt. Restoration AM/FM/CD Looks and runs 100%. FOR SALE OR TRADE 508-989-8165 Must See! Project 508-909-6559 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 2009 Chevy Purchased New $1000 1953 Mercury Monterey Reduced: $6,000 $10,875 OBO Asking $500 4 door w/Flathead 8 Call: 508-234-1230 Call: 508-949-7499 1997 Yamaha 760 VANS/TRUCKS Silverado 508-987-2839 Has Been Garaged Royal Star 1988 33 Foot Club Cab Since 1962. 2000 Ford Windstar 2007 Nissan Southwind 1980 Blazer 1500 Series Car Is All There And Solid. Black, 19,550 Miles SE Van Altima 3.5 SE Great Condition 2-Door, Very Rusty Body. Has Z-71 Package. TOWING EQUIPMENT Rear Quarters Need Work. 4-Door, Dark Blue/Black Motorhome Needs Work. Silver Blue Color. With 147k Miles, Dark Green, Saddlebags, Cover 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Excellent Restoration Project. AWD. Good Condition. Leather Interior. Power With 7-Foot Fisher Plow Tonneau Cover & Liner. Classic Asking $3200. New Tires/Battery Tires, New Batteries, $2400 Options, Traction, Moonroof, Ready To Ride! (In Good Condition) 8k Miles, One Owner. Brake Buddy. Call Al For More Info Power Heated Seats, Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. Runs And Plows. Asking $25,000 508-254-3858 $4,000 OBO Price Reduced For Model 69,076 508-248-3932 Bose, Auto. 143k Miles. Call Jim See It, Drive It, Make Fran 508-791-9885 $9,400 Quick Sale! An Offer 2002 Jeep Grand 508-523-5980 $7500 FIRM $600 725 AUTOMOBILES 508-266-0878 508-764-6543 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Cherokee Can Be Seen On Craigslist Blue OX Towing 1979 Chevy Call 860-923-0406 Overland Edition 2007 Toyota 1999 Harley Michigan Base Plate El Camino Fully Loaded, Running Backhoe With Tow Bar And Camry XLE 1983 Ford Pickup Rebuilt engine, transmission Boards, Sunroof, Towing 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Davidson Payloader Accessories. BX1665 For and rear end. Many new Package, Leather, CD, Truck 04-05 Leather/Loaded, ElectraGlide 2000 Sunnybrook 6-Cylinder, Clean Diesel, Runs Good parts included for 4WD, 71k Miles. Premium Condition. Chevy Malibu restoration. Garaged for Very Good Condition. Classic 34 Foot Travel Underneath, $9997 $175 $21,000 OBO No Undercarriage Rust. years, runs great, 6cyl, 3 NADA $10,925 Call After 6PM 1450cc Engine Trailer Chevy Box Truck speed manual. Asking $9,000 Fuel-Injection. 62k Miles, Good Mechanics. Blue Ox Heavy Duty 860-974-0069 Two Slideouts, $1500 UPS-Style Towing Package. Jeff 508-867-6358 Well Maintained. Full Touring $3500 $3,500 or best reasonable 2010 Taurus SEL Package, AM/FM/Cassette, Removable Or Remain On 978-760-3453 Deadbolt Hitch Lock With Call:508-885-2110 2003 FORD FOCUS New Seat w/Gel Packs. Park Lot With 200 Acre John Deere Keys, 8” Drop Receiver, Black exterior, black leather, Needs A New Windshield. moonroof, Sync, Sirius, Lake In Wildwood, Fla. Skidloader Lexus Tow Bar With Cables 1998 Ford F150 ZTW WAGON Call And Make An Offer Maintenance 1992 GMC And Wire. heated seats, keyless entry, 508-867-3741 Needs Motor Work $800 FOR SALE 30K, clean, must see!!! $220 Per Month, Diesel Truck XLT Pick Up Truck 59K Miles, Automatic, A/C, One Hour From Call 508-320-2944 Very-Good-Condition UPS Truck-Style, Let’s Talk, Make AM/FM/CD, Keyless Entry, KBB $22,500 2007 HARLEY Orlando, Fla. Aluminum Grumman Body, 2/WD Power Windows, Remote Asking $21,300 1-860-974-0704 Shelves. Rebuilt An Offer! $4000 Engine Starter. Excellent Call: 781-258-2565 DAVIDSON Call (508)347-7300 Soft Tail Deluxe. Transmission/Motor, Condition, Spotless, Only 1 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Owner!! KBB $7,600!! Black Cherry. Mint Condition. 720 CLASSICS Many Extras. 6000 Miles 2010 40’ Hideout Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 767 VEHICLES WANTED 1989 Ford F450 FOR SALE 11’ Area Behind Seats Cab/Chassis Reduced $6,999!!! $15,000 Camping Trailer 1997 Volvo Station Call 860-942-0464 Excellent Condition VEHICLE WANTED 1929 Model A 43,000/Miles call: 508-347-3280 (ball type) 14,100GVWR Need Donated Vehicle Wagon Or 978-355-2389 Paid $24,000, Street Rod No-Rust Call 5pm-8:30pm In Running Condition $2400 2004 Honda Civic 2 Slideout Queen 774-922-0384 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection Standard transmission, White, 5 cylander automatic 2007 Harley Master Bedroom, 508-867-6546 Engine. CD player, moonroof, very transmission. Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 1985 Yamaha good on gas!! Needs Work Davidson Used 1 Season. $22,500 $800 OBO $16,000, 1995 Dodge 1500 XJ700 Call: 508-867-9566 XL 1200 N Roadster Four Toolboxes $7,100 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. Sacrifice, My Loss Series Motorcycle call:508-865-3838 Many Added Customized Is Your Gain. Fully Powered Of Mechanic & 732 SPORTS UTILITY Very Nice Unit! Machine-Builder Tools 19K miles,needs some Accessories. Including Vance New Tires 2005 Ford 2002 NISSAN Hines Exhaust. Call Rich Excellent Condition $2500 carb work $3500.00 $675 Mustang $7800 860-576-0526 or 508-867-6706 XTERRA SE Call 860-966-1660 860-382-5071 860-315-7309 Convertible Supercharged, California 1982 Kawasaki Excellent Condition Yellow. Only 90,000 Miles. 1950 Chevrolet $11,500.00 4-Wheel Drive, KZ 750M 413-324-1117 Great Condition. 4-Door Sedan New Exhaust System 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Motorcycle Battery, Brakes, Tires. New Factory-Built Motor. 11K miles 2006 Chevrolet $9,900 Firm Solid Body, Runs Excellent. $675 860-923-0133 Needs Interior & Minor Work Silverado For Sale Leave Message To Be Road-Worthy. Call 4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, $5900 781-248-4385 Running Boards, Remote GREY NISSAN 978-760-3453 Starter. Call: 857-636-8913 PATHFINDER SE 192K automatic 1973 Triumph TR6 2006 Mazda 6S 2006 Volvo S60T w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . Red, Many New Parts - Great condition inside, 6 cylinder, 4door, all Leather Heated Seats good condition outside. Interior, Top, Exhaust, power, a/c, traction control, Power Everything. Electrical, Brake Lines, Sunroof/Cooper tires/new 25 mpg, 73,000 miles. New Tires. battery. Runs great. And More! In Excellent Condition!! Excellent Condition. $6500 OBO Asking $3,500. $11,599 OBO 78k Miles. Call 774-200-7604 508-248-1592 call: 508-769-8324 $15,200 774-200-5015 FindFind ItIt InIn TheThe ClassifiedsClassifieds

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