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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY fied on Friday, March 20 of an explaining that the call to police dent stated that the alcohol was VILLAGER STAFF WRITER incident during which three came after the fact, as part of an taken from a basement refrig- Hubbard STURBRIDGE — technical students, coming from ongoing dialogue between the erator at the house where the Administrators are keeping a an off-campus job site, were school district and local law students were working. tight lip about an alleged inci- found in possession of alcohol. enforcement that was estab- At what point of transport EBSTER SITE TO dent involving Tantasqua stu- According to Sturbridge Lt. lished by Worcester County the students were found to be W dents in possession of alcohol Alan Curboy, the incident did District Attorney Joseph in possession of the alcohol is during school hours recently — not occur on the day police were Early’s office. unknown. KEEP 101 JOBS, and it may not be the only notified. “Notifications are an exten- Attempts to contact infraction of its kind. “It didn’t happen on Friday, sion of that,” Curboy said. ACUTE SERVICES Sturbridge police were noti- [March 20]” Curboy said, The police report of the inci- Turn To TANTASQUA, page A11 Daniel Durgin

BY GUS STEEVES VILLAGER STAFF WRITER As of May 3, Hubbard Hospital “will not exist as a corporation,” Arts and Flowers but most of its operations will con- More layoffs tinue under the name of “Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard Campus,” Harrington CEO Edward Moore said Friday. The change made at OSV will cost Hubbard between 65 and 70 full- CHANGES IN SCHOOL and part-time employees, PROGRAMS BRING LAYOFFS but Moore said the BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY takeover was VILLAGER STAFF WRITER necessary to save the hos- STURBRIDGE — For the second time this year, jobs have been elimi- Edward Moore pital’s approximate- nated at Old Sturbridge Village. ly 101 remain- Two educational department posi- ing jobs. Most of the cuts will come tions were terminated recently, as a from in-patient medical and ICU result of economizing programs services, which will cease to exist at offered to school groups. Hubbard. Some staff may be shifted Ann Lindblad, director of market- to other jobs in Webster, some may ing and communications for OSV get hired for Harrington openings said Thursday, March 26, that with in Southbridge when they come up, prime field trip season just about to and Harrington intends to help start, a close look was given to the those laid off find jobs at other area affordability of a trip to the Village. hospitals, Moore said. “Recently the Old Sturbridge “If the plan were not feasible, it’s Village management team did an our prediction that Hubbard would analysis of the educational pro- end up in a closure situation in the gram offering,” Lindblad said. Courtesy photo not-too-distant future,” Moore said. “So many schools are struggling “ … This was a strategy to retain these days with high transportation Costumed participants in Discovery essential health care services in the costs,” she continued, saying the Camp learn how to tap a maple tree at local community and allow this goal of the analysis was to answer OSV. That program is unaffected by campus to continue to operate. the question, “How can we make it recent layoffs prompted by an OSV analy- Hubbard was in a very challenging affordable to [schools] given the sis of what schools are looking for in financial situation.” other budget pressures they’re fac- more economical field trips this spring. Webster Selectman Robert Miller ing?” said he and others saw that fiscal Lindblad said the ultimate deci- One managerial position and the situation coming years ago. sion was to eliminate the most accompanying clerical position “When I was a corporator 20 expensive tour option in favor of were terminated. years ago, I said Hubbard would adding more elements to the more “We do hear from so many schools turn into a real estate holding com- STURBRIDGE — Eve Boyd, 8, of Sturbridge, paints the petals of her spring- affordable — and already more pop- that the transport costs are a con- pany then, and I was told to hold my time flower blue in the arts and crafts portion of the After School Enrichment ular — self guided tour. cern for them so our adjustments in tongue,” Miller said, attributing the program at Burgess Elementary School last week. See additional photos, “By changing what we offer and our program offerings were a way to hospital’s troubles to “high-level Page A-9. eliminating the more expensive pro- add value to the more affordable mismanagement” over many years. gram it resulted in a change of “…It’s sad because of the Hubbard staffing levels,” she continued. Turn To OSV, page A11 name. I knew Mr. Hubbard person- ally and I think he’d be very, very disappointed.” Miller was referring to the hospi- tal’s namesake, local businessman and philanthropist Ralph Hubbard. Safety, $$$ surround Town Hall Hubbard founded the facility as Webster Regional Hospital in 1929, and it was given his name in 1955. BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Starting in May, Hubbard Health NEWS STAFF WRITER Systems will become the facility’s RELATED STORY landlord, but still retain control of BRIMFIELD — With space get- Webster EMS. Harrington will lease ting tighter and tighter in the Town ON PAGE 2 the facility from Hubbard and pro- Hall Annex, Selectmen last night vide the services under its own discussed not only where to put peo- With people sharing office space license as a “satellite campus,” ple, but how to pay for it. in the annex, the most pressing case Moore said. Selectmen Chairman Diane of homelessness before the Despite the historical change of Panaccione has already said the Selectmen is that of the police. fortunes, Miller said he has “a lot of Town Hall would most likely Police Chief Charles T. Kuss told confidence in Mr. Moore and his remain off limits to the public for selectmen last night that he and his company that they’ll salvage what’s the remainder of the year. department would adapt to whatev- left … [and provide] an infusion to Since Building Inspector Jack er situation they had to work in, but reassure local folks that they can Keough’s condemnation of the ideally would require a more per- still get acute care here.” building earlier this month the manent temporary home in the Harrington’s board approved the police department, town clerk and near future. plan last Tuesday, and Hubbard’s Conservation Commission have “Right now, we’re starting to feel did so Thursday night. The plan taken up temporary residence at the effects of not having a perma- still needs approval from the state the neighboring Town Hall Annex, nent location,” Kuss said. Department of Public Health and but as no one can quite pin down “depends upon final successful Currently working out of the just how long “temporary” is sup- annex second floor — which, unlike Brimfielfma.org posed to be, more long-term Workers on a scaffolding remove a portrait of Washington in the Great Room of Turn To HUBBARD, page A11 Turn To TOWN HALL, page A15 arrangements will have to be made. Brimfield Town Hall to a safer location while repair work is being done. ALMANAC ...... 2 LOCAL POLICE LOGS ...... 5 SPORTS VILLAGER TRIVIA OPINION ...... 10 BENEFET FOR This former three-time CALENDAR ...... 14 OPENING DAY NCAA scoring leader’s shoot- JACOB ing touch earned him the nick- OBITUARIES ...... 15 PAGE 18 name “Pistol.” Who was he? PAGE 4 Answer inside. INSIDE SPORTS ...... 18-19 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 3, 2009 Town Hall to remain closed as repairs continue VILLAGER

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY ALMANAC VILLAGER STAFF WRITER BRIMFIELD — As stabilization work continues at the Town Hall, OPEN TO CLOSE the true extent of the damage hid- den within the ceiling and walls is HOLLAND: 413-245-7108 becoming clearer by the day. Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and “There is more shoring work 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. that needs to be done,” Carol FISKDALE: 508-347-6486 DelNegro, assistant to the Board Weekdays 9:00-4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 of Selectmen said Tuesday, March 24, following a subsequent visit to STURBRIDGE 508-347-6463 the Town Hall by a structural engi- Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 neer. BRIMFIELD: 413-245-3451 The purpose of the engineer’s Weekdays: 9:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 visit, which took place on Monday, was to assess the stability of the WALES: 413-245-9808 attic level after the initial phase of Weekdays 8:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 shoring up the building, and to Brimfieldma.org determine if the structure was In a photo taken by the Brimfield sound enough for an architectural Inspector of Buildings, showing the REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS engineer to come in and begin structural beam deterioration in the STURBRIDGE drafting a repair plan. attic above the Great Hall directly over $100, 92 Paradise Lane, Nathaniel R. The Town Hall was closed on the painting of George Washington. Friday, March 6 after building Daly and Lara K. Daly to Lara K. Daly. inspector and zoning officer Jack $142,500, 5 Hinman St., Unit 5-6, Keough determined it was no Hinman Village LLC to Denise Y. longer safe for human occupancy comp the cost associated with Brindle. due to rotting in one of three main looking at it. $1, 146 Podunk Road, Donald E. support beams spanning the “Right now insurance only per- Carlton Jr.and Debra A. Conner to Debra length of the Great Hall. mits opening the one spot,” she A. Conner. said. “Our building officer said the WALES building is getting structurally Pending the results of today’s stable,” albeit with new concerns, work on the entranceway, $100, 11 Heck Road, Michelle S. explained Selectman Diane Panaccione said some town offices Villeneuve to Gregg G. Villeneuve. Panaccione. may be accessible. $60,720, 4 Lake Shore Drive, Barbara “Jack would like them to inspect Limited access for the police O’Neill and First Franklin Financial all three beams,” Panaccione said, department, which is currently Corporation to Southstar IV LLC. explaining that Keough spotted an operating out of the second floor A landscape ren- area of concern above the double of the neighboring annex build- dering completed by THE STATS doors leading into the Great Hall. ing, may be granted if the build- Elwell as a child is The percentage of men, 15 and older, Beginning yesterday, Isaac Blair ing is deemed safe enough, and part of the collection married without a spouse and Company of South Boston, other officials may be let in with at Old Sturbridge Auburn ...... 1.8 Oxford ...... 2.3 who performed the first round of Keough as an escort. Village as well. Brimfield ...... 1.4 Southbridge ..4.9 shoring work, is looking into the In the meantime, some residents Curtis said that Brookfield ...... 3.4 Spencer ...... 2.1 area. are more concerned with what is because of Elwell’s Charlton...... 3.1 Sturbridge ...... 1.7 “The shoring company’s going coming out of the Town Hall connection to Douglas ...... 1.4 Uxbridge ...... 1.8 to open up above the double rather than what may be going in. Springfield, it only Dudley ...... 4.0 Wales ...... 4.2 doors,” Panaccione said. Specifically, a 12-foot by 4-foot ren- made sense that Holland ...... 1.8 Webster ...... 3.8 Brimfield’s insurance provider, dering of George Washington that that’s where his Leicester ...... 5.7 * Information as of Massachusetts Interlocal had hung in the Great Hall since painting of Northbridge ..4.0 2000 U.S. Census Insurance Agency (MIIA), is will- the dedication of the building in Washington would ing to cover the cost of this most 1878. wait out with renova- SUNRISE/SUNSET Member of the historical com- recent procedure looking into the tion process, which Sat., April 4...... 6:25 a.m...... 7:17 p.m. area above the entranceway. mission and local historian John Panaccione said A specially constructed wooden case into which the Curtis explained that the painting painting of George Washington has been placed for Sun., April 5 ...... 6:24 a.m...... 7:19 p.m. Keough however, suggested to would likely take Mon., April 6 ....6:22 a.m...... 7:20 p.m. selectmen that the third carrying is actually a replica of a famous through the end of protection while awaiting his move. 1796 portrait of the first president. Tue., April 7 ...... 6:20 a.m...... 7:21 p.m. beam should be inspected, too. the year. Wed., April 8...... 6:19 a.m...... 7:22 p.m. “It shows him standing beside listing the names of Army and Panaccione said that because no “It’s going to the Springfield Thur., April 9 ....6:17 a.m...... 7:23 p.m. his desk. It’s a standing, full, life- Navy veterans of the Civil War. physical indicators are present Museum of Fine Arts,” Fri., April 10 ...... 6:15 a.m...... 7:24 p.m. upon first looking at the third size portrait,” Curtis said. “It’s Panaccione said. “They’d be “Right now they’re on the very well known, if you saw it, happy to take it for us.” walls,” Panaccione said. “The beam to suggest it has been rotting THE FIVE QUESTIONS as well, MIIA will most likely not you’d recognize it right away.” The painting was recently shoring company put some wood The oil painting is one of two removed from the wall in the over them.” 1. Which occurred first: U.S. presidents replicas completed by Great Hall and secured in a crate “They are mounted on the wall limited to two terms or Puerto Rico New Flash Movies Brimfield native for transport. in such a fashion that we can’t becomes U.S. commonwealth? William S. Elwell (1810- Before Washington can make take them down. They’re plastered 2. This West Virginia Democrat is the www.marketticartoons.com 1881). his move, Curtis needs to be in,” Curtis explained. “A little over longest serving member of Congress. “It was in his will allowed entry to the Town Hall to a hundred people are listed on Who is he? Check that it come to take exact measurements of the them.” 3. Which U.S. city is where the first Brimfield,” Curtis said. painting to forward along to muse- An update on the status of the ambulance service was instituted? out the “At about age 21, he um personnel in Springfield. building and the painting and 4. Which movie has won the most new went to Springfield, “I hope to get in to see it and tablets will be given at the Academy Awards? animated where he became a measure it within a day or two,” Selectmen’s meeting on Monday at 5. What do Norman Chapman, Tommy pupil of an artist Curtis said. 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex. Moore and Pete Best all have in com- cartoons! named Chester Transport to its temporary mon? more to Harding,” Curtis home, Curtis said, will be handled Christopher Tanguay may be come explained, saying that by professionals. reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- QUOTE & TRIVIA while Elwell is typically “That will be done by expert art mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- viewed as a Springfield press.com. This week’s front page quote is attrib- handlers,” he said. uted to Abe Lemons. artist, he was actually a Also adorning the walls of the hometown boy. Great Hall, are four marble tablets TRIVIA ANSWER: Pete Maravich. He died in 1988.

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POSTMASTER: Send address www.UnitedWaySSC.org. (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. changes to Sturbridge Villager, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Friday, April 3, 2009 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 3 Tantasqua students again step off to fight cancer BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY The overnight event will begin at Kittel added. Relay committee for two years, said VILLAGER STAFF WRITER 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27 with an Besides the main focus of the her dedication came from the loss of STURBRIDGE — For the seventh opening ceremony featuring a com- walk-a-thon, which will feature a both of grandmothers to cancer. AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH year in a row, the students of mencing lap by cancer survivors number of different themed laps Accepted to Syracuse University Tantasqua High School are hosting and a luminaria ceremony, which and demonstrations by the different where she will pursue communica- The Sturbridge Villager is committed to their own Relay For Life. includes lantern-style bags bearing teams, each one representing a dif- tions and business, Kittel said she accuracy in all its news reports. Although The school’s annual Relay is the notes to cancer victims surround- ferent country, students will have a has already been in contact with largest community fundraiser in ing the track. myriad of other activities to keep Relay for Life personnel there, numerous safeguards are in place to ensure the world, and is the signature event Sullivan said the opening ceremo- them up and active. where she plans to participate and accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. for the American Cancer Society, ny is open to the public for anyone Dodge ball, swimming, dancing, work on the organizational commit- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at having raised more than $400 mil- who would like to make a contribu- and constant movie showings are tee for the Syracuse Relay team. the top right hand corner of page 3 in a lion for cancer research in 2008 tion to the Relay or purchase a lumi- just some of the things students can Stearns said she has grown up timely manner. alone. naria lantern. participate in when they’re not cir- around the Relay for Life, also par- If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- The first official 24-hour walk-a- The night worth of activities to cling the track. ticipating in Southbridge’s annual 4140 during normal business hours. During thon Relay For Life was completed follow the ceremonies, are for stu- Students will also be seeking con- event with her family’s team. non-business hours, leave a message in the in 1986 in Tacoma, Washington, and dents only. Participating in the tributions for a traditional powder- Her drive comes from personal raised a little more than $30,000 Relay Around the World-themed puff football game to be held later experiences as well. editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will inspiring organizations to hold event are an anticipated 300 stu- this school year with all of the pro- “For me, it’s family,” Stearns said, return your phone call. Relays of their own. dents from not only Tantasqua, but ceeds being donated to the explaining that she lost a cousin to Southbridge’s Relay for Life is Shepherd Hill Regional High American Cancer Society as well. the disease, and has an aunt cur- held every June. School, Bartlett High School, North Tantasqua is, in fact, one of only rently in treatment. On top of that, Martha Sullivan, advisor of the Brookfield High School, David two high schools that independent- Stearns said her grandmother was PUBLIC MEETINGS Tantasqua Relay committee, said Prouty High School and Wales ly host Relays. diagnosed with cancer just last this year, their single event is Elementary School among others. “This is a youth relay,so it’s most- week. expected to raise just as much as the Each student participating is ly kids 18 and under, high school “Relay’s just a part of my life. I’ve CANCELLATIONS entire first Relay in ’86. responsible for their own share of aged,” Sullivan said. done it since I was little,” she said. Thursday, April 16 “This year we’re looking to raise the fundraising in order to stay at The relay, which has become a The Conservation Commission meeting $33,000,” Sullivan said. the Relay overnight. tradition over the last several years Christopher Tanguay may be scheduled for 7 p.m. has been cancelled. Chairman of the student commit- “Each person has to raise $100 to at Tantasqua, has a special place in reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail tee, Lucie Kittel is confident they stay over,” explained Jordan the hearts of the youthful partici- at [email protected]. REGIONAL will meet and surpass their goal, Stearns, captain of Team Italy. pants. Wednesday, April 8 saying the unofficial goal is $35,000. “But most people raise more,” Kittel, who has been chair of the The Tantasqua Regional School District Bylaw/Policy Subcommittee will meet at 6 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at Tantasqua Regional Junior High Sturbridge author finds inspiration in family turmoil School. BRIMFIELD BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY book about my childhood life and memories. The helped to produce has generated. “It makes it VILLAGER STAFF WRITER result is a real life story within a fictitious one.” real, to see it now.” Tuesday, April 7 STURBRIDGE — In a brutally honest out- For Mercado, one of the biggest obstacles he Mercado, who will host a book signing at the The Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. in pouring of emotion, Sturbridge resident Alberto encountered while putting the novel together, Jacob Edwards Library in September as part of Town Hall Annex. Mercado tells the story of Puerto Rican immi- was finding an outlet for the story. Hispanic heritage week, is already working on grant dealing with past demons in his first novel, Accepted by the first four publishing compa- his second piece of fiction. Monday, April 13 “From Ashes to Dreams… My life, my story.” nies Mercado submitted it to, the initial capital The story of a widowed service wife set in The Board of Selectmen will meet in Town The semi-fictitious story is based on a letter needed for publishing was more than he could Sturbridge is tentatively scheduled to be out by Hall Annex. that Mercado wrote to his deceased father, afford. Instead of working with a larger company the end of this year. posthumously, expressing years of pent up frus- to complete the final steps in the process, “I’m hoping that by fall, or the beginning of Tuesday, April 14 tration and uncertainty. Mercado decided to do everything independently. winter I’ll be able to publish it as well,” Mercado The Conservation Commission will meet in “I was born in Puerto Rico,” Mercado “A friend of mine is a good editor so he edited said. Town Hall Annex. explained. “When I was 3 years old, my father the book for me,” Mercado said of Brad Lisak, a died and so my mother had to raise six kids on financial analyst that can now add editing to his Christopher Tanguay may be reached at (508) Thursday, April 16 her own,” similar to events in the life of “Ashes to resume. 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- The Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in Dreams” central character Antonio. “I think one of the advantages of my partner- press.com. Town Hall Annex. Mercado, who first came to the United States in ship with Al, is I do know him so well,” Lisak 1985 at the age of 20, began his writing career said, explaining that HOLLAND accidentally. while Mercado’s speak- Tuesday, April 7 A freelance photographer specializing in land- ing English is more The Zoing Board of Appeals will meet 7:30 scape images, Mercado’s work was put on display than proficient, he was p.m. in Town Hall. at the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge. not always able to Prior to the opening of the exhibit, a friend express exactly what he Tuesday, April 14 encouraged Mercado to write up a short biogra- intended to on paper. The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in phy of himself to accompany the display. “I was able to figure Town Hall. When he sat down and began writing, Mercado out what he wanted to said he was just compelled to “speak” to his say and that way we got Tuesday, April 21 father, letting go of a lifetime of angst caused by it down,” Lisak said, The Cemetery Commission will meet at 7 p.m. his father’s poor decisions, that following his calling the finished in Town Hall. death, left Mercado and his five younger siblings product, a “very emo- destitute. tional, very emotionally Saturday, April 25 Mercado said letter he wrote, which was used honest book.” The Board of Health will meet at 7:30 p.m. in for his personal biography, prompted numerous “From Ashes to Town Hall. people to encourage him to expand on his ideas. Dreams… My life, my In November 2008, Mercado said, he began tak- story,” is currently STURBRIDGE ing his story much more seriously,expanding on available through the letter, which would become the framework Monday, April 6 Amazon.com, and has for the novel. The CPC will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. been met with surpris- The finished product, he explained, while offi- ing success. cially a work of fiction to protect other family Wednesday, April 8 “I thought ‘well, OK members — some of whom are still unaware that The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 I’ll publish the book he even put his story down on paper — chroni- p.m. Town Hall. and my friends will buy cles the perseverance that was necessary during it just to be nice,’” his progression from a poor young boy to a suc- Thursday, April, 9 Mercado said, not cessful professional adult. The April 2 Conservation Commission meet- expecting more than “It took a lot of struggles, a lot of pain, before I ing has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. today in 200 copies to be sold could become who I am today,” Mercado said. Town Hall. since its release on Currently,the author works as a certified phle- March 20. botomy technician at UMass Memorial Medical Monday, April 13 “That’s amazing to Center. Annual Town Election. Polls open 7 a.m. at me,” Lisak said of the “I never expected such a reaction from the peo- Burgess Elementary School south gym. success the book he ple, especially female Board of Selectmen work session, 6:30 p.m. in audiences who read the Town Hall. letter,” Mercado said in Free Estimates The Economic Development Commission will a written statement. meet at 7 p.m. in Old Sturbridge Village. “One specific person 508-347-2305 told me that my life was Closets Monday, April 14 worth writing about The Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Home Offices and so I set up to do a Town Hall. Garages

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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY ful of people came to her office to in a race between Hal White and ber James Ehrhard. cal landscape is at the local level,” VLLAGER STAFF WRITER register specifically for this elec- Mary Blanchard. “I think it’s a key election,” he continued. “The people who reg- STURBRIDGE — As of 6 p.m. tion. In April 2006, when five candi- Ehrhard said. “Sturbridge is at a ister and the people who go out on Tuesday, March 24, there were 6,471 All in all, Murawski said munici- dates were vying for two seats on the turning point, it has to decide what April 13 are the individuals that are registered voters in Sturbridge. pal elections traditionally do not Board of Selectmen, Murawski said direction it wants to go,” he contin- going to be able to say ‘I had a direct Town Clerk Lorraine Murawski attract a large turnout. 1,338 of the 5,645 registered voters ued voice in the direction this town kept her Town Hall office open until “I can remember elections with 6 decided the race. Ehrhard said he saw last year’s goes.’” 8 p.m. last night for residents who or 7 percent turnout,” she said. “It Hesitant to make predictions on election as a statement by the voters Gimas agrees that the voters in still wished to register to vote in the all depends on what’s on the ballot.” turnout figures, Murawski said, “I indicating they want more econom- town hold a tremendous amount of April election. In the last few years though, think that we’ve got some real go- ic development. control over the fate of Sturbridge. Although yesterday was the dead- Murawski said she has seen an getters out there,” of the four candi- “There’s a sense that this town “The future of the town is in the line to register in person, Murawski increase in interest in town elec- dates vying for two selectmen seats. wants to move forward, and it has to hands of the voters,” she said. “It’s said any that she receives from the tions. “I’ve seen a lot of activity, so I make a final decision to see if it who they elect as Selectmen that Registry of Motor Vehicles post- “For the two past years, there’s would think that would increase the wants to do that,” he said. “This make the decisions on what the marked with yesterday’s date will be been a change in the politics in turnout,” she continued. “It would election will be the key to see if that future will be in Sturbridge.” added to the official count. Sturbridge and there were some be nice to see a good percentage of promise of last year is finally ful- Ted Goodwin could not be reached The 6,471 registered voters are 242 pretty contentious Selectmen the townspeople voting, and not just filled.” for comment last night. people stronger than the town’s ros- races,” she said. a quarter of the town voting people Regardless of the topic, Creamer The town election will be held 7 ter at this time last year, which In April 2008, when eight candi- into office.” said he too sees a desire among vot- a.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, April 13 in according to Murawski, was 6,229 dates competed for two seats on the The four candidates in the race for ers for change. the south gym at Burgess voters. Board of Selectmen, 1,789 — or 29 Board of Selectmen this year are “I’ve seen a lot of frustration in Elementary School. “There’s definitely been an percent — of the 6,229 registered incumbent Edward “Ted” Goodwin, the community,” Creamer said, increase,” she said. “We had a huge voters cast their ballots. Planning Board member Thomas encouraging people to get out and Christopher Tanguay may be increase with the presidential elec- One year prior, in April 2007, 1,312 Creamer, Finance Committee mem- vote next month. reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail tion.” out of 5,892 registered voters ber Priscilla Gimas and Tantasqua “To me, the most direct impact an at [email protected]. Murawski added that only a hand- showed up, for a 22 percent turnout Regional School Committee mem- individual can have upon the politi- Benefit planned to assist family of cancer patient

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY home since his diagnosis. tons of donations from VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Hooker explained her son, who loves to be people,” she continued. STURBRIDGE — On Jan. 16 of this year, 3- outside, playing with his T-ball set which he “It’s been great, the com- year old Jacob Hooker was diagnosed with hasn’t been able to do recently, still enjoys munity’s been phenome- acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Now, family going to school when he is up to it. nal.” and friends from across the region are organ- “He goes to Sturbridge Nursery School,” his The baskets Durgin has izing a benefit to help his struggling family as mother said. “He hasn’t been very much, but been working on, with they venture down the path to Jacob’s recov- they allow him to go on the days he’s feeling themed items for men, ery. well.” women and children, will “The type that he has is curable,” said Since Jacob’s diagnosis, Hooker said she be part of a silent auction Jacob’s mother, Jennifer Savage Hooker, has had to make some major alterations to her at the event. explaining that her son’s treatment, which life, to accommodate his. A live auction, Durgin includes chemotherapy but not radiation, will “It’s just been hard, I had to stop working,” explained, will also be follow an exact schedule. she said. “I have no income now, we’re just held, featuring such “Three years and four months,” she said is back and forth to Worcester,” for Jacob’s treat- prizes as a sunset cruise the timeline for Jacob’s treatment, after ments at UMass Memorial Hospital. in Maine, Red Sox tickets which, he is anticipated to be given a clean bill Most recently, Hooker said friends and fam- with limousine trans- of health. At the conclusion of treatment, ily have been coming from all around to offer portation the game, din- Hooker said her son wants to begin taking support and assistance during their trying ners at a number of karate lessons as soon as his health will allow. time. Boston restaurants, and a Hooker attributes the positive prognosis to The Make a Wish Foundation even paid charter fishing trip a swift and accurate diagnosis by Jacob’s doc- Jacob a visit to hear his request for a trip to offered by Superintendent tor. Disney Land. of the Tantasqua Courtesy, caringbridge.com “We have the best pediatrician know to “I didn’t know so many people would be so Regional School District, Jacob Hooker, 3, relaxes in his Spiderman pajamas during a recent hospital man,” she said of Dr. Robert Giordano of involved,” Hooker said. “People have just gone and Hooker’s uncle, stay after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January. Southbridge. “He calls me daily,” to check on crazy out of their way … it’s nice to know Daniel Durgin. Family and friends are joining forces to host a benefit to help his family Jacob’s condition, she added. there are so many people giving us all this Tickets for the event are cope with medical costs. Nonetheless, the months following the diag- support.” $25 per person, which nosis have been a tumultuous ride for Hooker One of the family’s biggest supporters is includes a full meal. and her son. Hooker’s aunt, Cathy Durgin, who has helped Tickets are available at Durgin’s office, ing out quick,” Durgin said. “We were in the hospital 32 out of 40 days,” organize a Friday, May 15 benefit for the Heritage Home Healthcare, at 559 Main Street For updates on Jacob’s condition, visit the she said of the weeks following the diagnosis. Hooker family at Old Sturbridge Village. in Sturbridge. Contributions and donated auc- jacobhooker page of www.caringbridge.com. Currently,Jacob is at home with his sisters, “He’s the cutest little guy,” Durgin said of tion items can also be dropped off at the same where he has been for three weeks — the her nephew. location. Christopher Tanguay may be reached at (508) longest consecutive period he has been at “We’ve been making tons of baskets, getting “We can only hold 300 people and we’re sell- 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stone- bridgepress.com.

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The arrests and offenses below were listed in Wednesday, March 25 with property damage was investigated, Main at Wal-Mart, Charlton Road. police department logs. People charged are STURBRIDGE — 10:32 a.m. — A criminal Street. STURBRIDGE — 7:51 p.m. — A criminal com- innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. complaint was filed, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — a suspicious vehicle was plaint was field against Mark Prunier,27, of 89 This newspaper will publish dispensations of STURBRIDGE — 11:16 a.m. — Vandalism investigated, Route 20. Apple Road, Brimfield, for selling/delivering cases at the request of the accused, with proper was investigated at the Long Pond boat ramp, Friday, March 27 alcoholic beverages to minors, Route 20. documentation. Route 20. STURBRIDGE — 7:50 a.m. — An investiga- Sunday, March 29 STURBRIDGE — 11:39 a.m. — An investiga- tion was initiated at Tantasqua Regional STURBRIDGE — 12:55 a.m. — A criminal tion was initiated, Main Street. Junior High School, Brookfield Road. complaint was filed against Glorybe D. Diaz, STURBRIDGE — 12:07 p.m. — An investiga- STURBRIDGE — 8:30 a.m. — An accident 32, of 31 Capen St., Hartford, Conn., for unli- Log Highlights tion was initiated, Main Street. with property damage was investigated at censed operation of a motor vehicle and Thursday, March 26 Quality Inn, Main Street. speeding, Route 131 and Wallace Road. Tuesday, March 24 STURBRIDGE — 12:44 a.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 10:47 a.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 4 a.m. — A criminal com- STURBRIDGE — 10:57 a.m. — An investiga- complaint was filed against Jesse P. complaint was filed, Brookfield Road and plaint was filed against John M. Phillips, 21, of tion was initiated, Main Street. Carpenter, 29, of 35 Heritage Green Drive, for Route 20. 1350 Springfield St., Feeding Hills, for vandal- STURBRIDGE — 11:42 a.m. — An investiga- operating a motor vehicle under the influence STURBRIDGE — 6:43 p.m. — Police respond- ism at Passport Inn, Main Street. tion was initiated, Main Street. of liquor, marked lanes violations, negligent ed to an accident with property damage, Route STURBRIDGE — 12:05 p.m. — An investiga- operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a 20 and Stallion Hill Road. tion was initiated at Village Pizza, Main class E drug, and possession of an open con- Saturday, March 28 Street. tainer of alcohol in a motor vehicle following STURBRIDGE — 1:31 a.m. — Peace was Arrests & Summons STURBRIDGE — 12:20 p.m. — A criminal an accident with injury, Route 131 and Old restored at a general disturbance/dispute, complaint was field against Michelle L. Thursday, March 26 Sturbridge Road. Breakneck Road. Norris, 33, of 6B Cranberry Lane, Spencer, for STURBRIDGE — 11:53 a.m. — Colleen M. STURBRIDGE — 1:21 a.m. — An investiga- STURBRIDGE — 7:34 a.m. — An accident operation of a motor vehicle with a revoked Chickering, 28, of 522 Main Street, was arrest- tion was initiated at the Hampton Inn, Main with property damage was investigated, Route registration, and an uninsured motor vehicle ed for operating a motor vehicle with a sus- Street. 15. at Wendy’s, Charlton Road. pended license and no inspection sticker, STURBRIDGE — 6:03 a.m. — An accident STURBRIDGE — 11:15 a.m. — An investiga- STURBRIDGE — 4:27 p.m. — A criminal Holland Road. with injury was investigated, Old Sturbridge tion was initiated, Heritage Green Drive. complaint was field, Main Street. Saturday, March 28 Village Road. STURBRIDGE — 11:31 a.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 7:43 p.m. — Suspicious STURBRIDGE — 7:51 p.m. — Eric N. Rosado, STURBRIDGE — 8:38 a.m. — A 911 trace call complaint was filed following an area check at activity was investigated, Route 131. 23, of 43 Beauregard St., Indian Orchard, was was investigated, Clark Road. the Sturbridge recreation area and skate park, STURBRIDGE — 8:36 p.m. — An investiga- arrested for distributing a class D drug. A STURBRIDGE — 7 p.m. — Criminal com- Cedar Pond Road. tion was initiated, Main Street. criminal complaint was filed John M. Philips, plaints were filed against two juveniles in one STURBRIDGE — 12:34 p.m. — A suspicious STURBRIDGE — 10:58 p.m. — Police respond- 21, of 1350 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, incident. A 14-year old was charged with lar- vehicle was investigated, Route 131. ed to an accident with property damage, Main for creating counterfeit substance and the ceny under $250, and a 15-year old was STURBRIDGE — 3:40 p.m. — An accident Street. Publick House, Route 131. charged with obstruction of justice by mis- with property damage at Wal-Mart, Charlton STURBRIDGE — 11:12 p.m. — A criminal STURBRIDGE — 9:44 p.m. — Thomas A. leading a police officer, Main Street. Road. complaint was filed against Kenneth H. Veroneau Jr., 18, of 6 Main St., Wales and STURBRIDGE — 9:04 p.m. — A suspicious STURBRIDGE — 4:09 p.m. — A criminal Robbins, 30, of 51 Forbes Avenue, Worcester, Michael J. Messier, 18, of 167 Old Worcester vehicle was investigated at Pilot Gas Station, complaint was field against David F. for two counts of larceny over $250, two counts Road, Charlton, were arrested for minors Route 15. Beauregard, 23, of 198 Union Road, Wales, for of uttering a false check, and two counts of transporting/carrying/possessing alcoholic STURBRIDGE — 2:28 p.m. — An accident larceny under $250 following an investigation forgery by check, Podunk Road. beverages. Different options available for Earth Day activity

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY be left for the DPW to pick them up on major project was to spread stone dust on the these projects,” Chamberland said. “We’re NEWS STAFF WRITER Tuesday, April 20. walking trails. still in need of project leaders.” STURBRIDGE — Whether residents want The closest main intersection to where peo- This year, the scope of the day is larger than The Trails Committee is also asking for to get down and dirty, or make something ple pick up trash would be the best place to those past. donations of working materials, such as tools beautiful, there are plenty of volunteer oppor- leave the filled bags, Jacque said. “We will be offering multiple projects to and paint for signs, as well as jugs of water tunities to participate in the town’s annual A waiver, freeing the town of any liability pick from,” Chamberland said, indicating that and monetary donations to be used for a pizza Earth Day observance. should someone get injured while cleaning up some neighbors will lend a hand. Brimfield lunch for all the volunteers. On Saturday, April 18, teams of volunteers trash, must also be signed by each volunteer. volunteers will clean up a section of the To sign up as a volunteer or to make a dona- will be all over Sturbridge and the surround- A “Do and Don’t” sheet is also given to Grand Trunk Trail off of Five Bridge Road. tion, Jacque may be contacted in the ing area participating in townwide garbage everyone who signs up, which outlines safety “They want to get that trail ready for the Conservation office at (508) 347-2506, or cleanup and trail maintenance. precautions that people should be aware of road race they’re having,” Chamberland said Chamberland may be e-mailed at Sturbridge Conservation Agent Erin when cleaning up litter. Not working alone, of the April 25 5K race that is being held as [email protected]. Jacque said whereas the weekend date is the wearing the proper attire, what locations to part of the Grand Trunk’s Source to Sea ideal time for community cooperation, people avoid and what items not to pick up are all dis- Expedition. News staff writer Christopher Tanguay may may begin their Earth Day observances when- cussed in the pamphlet. “In Sturbridge, at Westville Lake, we will be be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctan- ever is most convenient for them. Any volunteers under 18 will require doing some repair to the community trail in [email protected]. “People can do the cleanup whenever they parental permission to participate. Southbridge,” Chamberland continued, call- want, as long as the materials are left for the “We encourage neighborhoods to do it, it’s ing the type of work necessary “the yard work DPW,” Jacque said. “So as close to that week- kind of like an independent project that peo- that goes with trail maintenance.” end as possible would be the best.” ple could do,” she said. At all locations, a variety of brush cutting Heavy-duty MassHighway trash bags are Concurrently,the Trails Committee and the and clearing, boundary marking and laying Chinese Restaurant available in the Conservation office in Town Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) will be stone dust on cleared trails is needed. Hall during regular business hours Monday hosting a trail cleanup at locations through- Remains of demolished buildings that still Take-out Service through Friday. out town. exist on the Camp Robinson Crusoe land will Jacque said people are welcome to take as According to ACOE park ranger and have to be removed as well. Catering Party to Your Place many bags as they would like, but indicated Sturbridge Tree Warden Thomas “We want to go in and finish cleaning all of Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 they are for litter pickup only,saying the bags Chamberland, attention will be focused on that up,” Chamberland said. Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service are not intended for people to dispose of their Westville Lake Park on the Hein’s Farm con- First and foremost however, the cause needs Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm own household or yard waste. servation land, and on Leadmine Mountain, people. Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday “[Volunteers] can take pretty much as many which contains the former Camp Robinson “We’re still looking for volunteers on all 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 bags as they want, but they would prefer peo- Crusoe land. ple don’t use them for their own personal According to Public Land Advisory items,” Jacque said. 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BY GUS STEEVES what more progressive than the companies that convert them into a because of how often most people Like most stores, Big Bunny STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER “memorandum of understanding” variety of products; the best known visit supermarkets. DEP, MFA and spends a significant sum of money SOUTHBRIDGE — Recycling gets reached by the Department of is a type of decking material. individual stores are looking into annually on buying grocery bags. all the press, but a key, but often Environmental Protection and the The American Chemistry Council methods of such outreach, from bet- Although he didn’t have an exact fig- overlooked, element of environmen- Massachusetts Food Association website has a database of such com- ter signs to promoting contests in ure, Gaine said his firm spends tal stewardship is reducing the use (MFA). For them, the objective is to panies nationwide. Typing in local schools or among their cus- “thousands of dollars,” with bags of materials. reduce the use of plastic and paper Southbridge’s 01550 zip code brings tomers. costing about one cent each for plas- That’s the ultimate goal of a bags by about a third by 2013. up 519 entries, 22 of them less than To several of the players involved, tic and four to five cents for paper. recently announced collaborative According to DEP spokesman 100 miles from here. Unfortunately, however, even this effort is really Claire D’Amour-Daley, vice presi- effort between supermarkets and Edmund Coletta and MFA President most community recycling pro- just a steppingstone. For it to really dent of corporate communications the state — reducing the use of Chris Flynn, the effort is an out- grams (including Southbridge’s) work, other kinds of stores and for Big Y,agreed, but said she thinks those plastic and paper bags that growth of years of collaboration don’t accept the bags in their “blue other industries need to follow suit, there will probably be some continu- now hang at every register. helping supermarkets compost food bins” of collectables. they agreed. Furthermore, Flynn ing demand for plastic over the long To manager Larry Gaine, that waste and recycle shrink wrap, “If you’re not going to reutilize said, he’d rather see all of the mate- term. would add to what Big Bunny has boxes and other materials. them in some way, we don’t want to rials collected by single-stream recy- “I’m pretty confident we can meet been doing for more than a year. The “That other stuff was the ‘back see them thrown in the barrel,” cling rather than having some items the goals of the initiative. It’ll take locally-owned Southbridge market door,’ and we thought it was neces- Coletta said, noting DEP has been separated out (among them, bags some work, but it’s doable,” Daley has been recycling its own bags in sary to move toward the front door, working out details of this effort for and containers now covered by the said. “In stores now, you’ll see at containers “that get filled four or where the customers are, so to a year or two. bottle bill). least one customer with green five times a week,” but has also been speak,” Coletta said. “This is a vol- Key parts of the program will “We can’t just approach this from [reusable] bags at the registers. trying to encourage alternatives by untary program, and it’s important involve promoting reusable bags one level, but from all levels,” Gaine That’s a big change over last year, selling “several thousand fabric to get more sustainable in the opera- better, educating staff and cus- said. “The manufacturers have to when you’d have to wait 10 or 20 bags” and offering free corrugated tion of the supermarket industry.” tomers on the options and devising give us the best packaging for the minutes to see one.” boxes at checkout. Presently, the industry statewide creative incentives stores can use to need that is also good for the envi- She did note one irony of this “We’d like to not use bags at all,” hands out around 1.5 billion bags a get the word out, Flynn said. The ronment.” whole effort though — most of those he said. “We’d save a little bit and year, he said. Many stores already retailers’ group plans to use educa- Gaine noted his store hasn’t yet green bags are being imported from our customers would save money. collect a variety of plastic bags, tional materials devised in collabo- received the details of how the pro- China. 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We talk about root col- ONVERSATIONaround people. A member owns an laring and how we preserve our C animal sanctuary in western food — hanging onions and cab- fter a full morning in Massachusetts, as soon as they bage, storing root vegetables like the 1830s – exercising heard it was Ed and Henry we were carrots or beets in sand — and peo- a team of oxen and trying to find a [retirement] home ple leave with the ah-hams we’re spreading manure for they said absolutely. looking for. The garden is a good over a field where Old tool for that because a lot of people A Sturbridge Village Are the traditional New still garden. In the time period will be growing corn England breeds and diversity kitchen gardens took an entire this year — Rhys Simmons, 24, sat of breeds in general disappear- acre, people had to plan their eat- at his office desk and computer, still ing? ing for an entire year. They could- in vintage dress. It’s a daily Devon is the breed we use most in n’t just decide to go to the store. anachronism for the Village’s coor- our cattle program, the two cows dinator of agriculture and men’s and a heifer as well as steers are And the food safety concerns crafts. Farming, blacksmithing and Devons. The American Heritage of the public? woodworking is far from where the Breeds Association is a resource I We get visitors that come in and Worcester native started out, but in have used in the past. But a lot of it are really worried about sanita- his five years at OSV, he’s picked up is establishing contacts with local tion, worried about the flies in the the knowledge and experience to farmers, they’re the people that house kitchens, we don’t think give him a born farmer’s horse know the best, they’ve been farm- too much of it. While maple sug- sense. ing their whole lives. They are gold. aring we let guests try it from the The Worcester State College tree, but the boiled down sap, we graduate majored in history and How can the traditional have to tell them we don’t sell any- education with an eye toward a breeds be saved and what part thing we make because of insur- future in the classroom. He had do living history museums such ance liability. Since I’ve worked applied for an OSV internship as this play in that? here, I’ve been sick very little. while in school. There were no We play a part in that. We’re internships available, but the members of Association of Living OSV has taken part in a Village was hiring, so he grabbed History Farming and Agricultural breeding program to help several the opportunity. Before the end of Museums (ALHFAM) as an insti- recover Gloucester ‘Old Spot’ months. his first year, the city boy was tution and an organization. A lot of pigs. Is that still going on? Two of us learning about life on an early our breeds are heritage, but a lot of We had been doing that, but not would walk American farm — and loving it. them are not. One of the things we any more. Our two sows, Olive them together It may not be in a traditional try to show here, is even though we and Dolly were getting old and and get them used period, the classroom, but he is teaching the have pure-bred Devon and our boar, Rufus, was really old. to the Village. Then we Merinos had bald public about farming, history and Durham [cattle], Gulf Coast Breeding pigs is difficult, because put the yoke on them and faces and no wool on the where their food comes from. Natives [sheep] and English blacks keeping it in a proper location is walked them around each morn- legs. [pigs] — all of which are good to difficult. They like to lay in the ing before the Village opened. A lot How did you become have because they are on the wallows and the drainage in the of small steps. At the beginning we What is the hardest job you involved in the agriculture endangered list. But a lot of our area where we kept them wasn’t were training them seven days a do here all year? Haying? program here at OSV? interpretation is based on that the best so visitors from time to week,in bad weather, six times. Yes. Especially cutting it with At first I did games and family breeds were not important to our time had very strong opinions of They’re to the point where I just scythes, raking into windrows programs which is kind of an time period. People didn’t really how they were kept. The way we have to raise my arm and say come with pitchforks. Doing it that way entry-level interpretation posi- start thinking breeds until the do it now, keeping them for only on and they follow. is really important for us. The tion. I worked through that first later part of the 1800s. We like to the year, they don’t become hard part is to have the land suit- winter and in the spring they show that a good animal is a good unmanageable. What kinds of sheep to you able for haying. On a good year we started training me for pottery animal and they’ll have good keep at OSV? mow three acres on the worst year and then later that year for the traits, they won’t get sick and will Can you explain the tradi- Gulf Coast natives. Some while I’ve been here, half an acre. agriculture program. work hard for you and produce tional training methods for crossed with a Merino ram. The good milk or sire good calves. steers here? Gulf Coast natives look most like BONUS: What’s the craziest What are the most common We start young. I’ve only trained the old-style Merinos [that were all thing any of the animals ever misconceptions visitors have Is this an area in which the one team, our 4-year-old Devons, the rage in the early 1800s]. An did? about farm animals — that all Year of Local Harvests project Lance and Henry.They came to us improved Merino today has shag- We’ve had cows jump over cows are black and white? that OSV is participating in can halter-broken, which was nice, but gy wool on the face and legs. From fences that I didn’t think they Cows don’t have horns is one. play an educational role? they hadn’t ever seen a yoke. We pictures we’ve seen from the time could jump over. We’ve had oxen People, a lot of times when we do Every year we have several kept them in halters for the first bolt on us during morning walks. the milking demonstrations, start to put two and two together about where milk comes from, what pigs are used for so we have to bridge a lot of those gaps. Even in the gar- den, a kid pulling out a carrot — they’ve never thought of the fact that a carrot come out of the ground. It’s kind of neat to have kids go in and actually see some- body milking. We have kids go around looking for eggs — the chickens never seem to lay eggs where they’re supposed to.

What questions do visitors tend to ask most often? “Even in the garden, a “We talk about root cel- They’re interested in, of course, “We like to show that a the names. We only name our cows “They’re interested in, kid pulling out a carrot laring and how we pre- and oxen, but nothing else. If you of course, the names. — they’ve never good animal is a good put a name on something people get animal and they’ll have serve our food ... and attached to it. The sheep and chick- We only name our cows thought of the fact that people leave with the ens are always in flux, we’re buy- and oxen, but nothing good traits. They won’t ing, we’re selling, so they never stay a carrot came out of the ah-hahs we’re looking too long. The cattle we tend to keep else.” ground.” get sick and will work on an average of five years. We hard for you ...” for.” don’t have Ed and Henry anymore

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Clockwise from top left: STURBRIDGE — Halie Rogers, 6, of Sturbridge, glues the petals to her spring flower. Jared Langevin, 9, of Sturbridge, enjoys working on a craft project in the arts and crafts portion of the After School Enrichment program at Burgess Elementary School Wednesday, March 25. The program meets Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Tom Goodwin, 8, of Sturbridge looks at his teacher, proud of his brightly colored spring flower. Mackenzie Chiarvalloti, 11, of Sturbridge, uses a paper cutter to trim small pieces of paper in the “Scrapping” class of the ASE. Photos by Jackie Cournoyer, 9, Emily Morin, 9, and Camie Hall, 10, all of Sturbridge enjoy a little scrapbooking. Shawn Kelley Camie Hall, 10, of Sturbridge, works on a scrap booking project. Friday, April 3, 2009 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 LEARNING

Students crafting new skills at Burgess Tantasqua Regional BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY taining, with the instructors Warner Cheering, Drawing and blocks, along with some simple Junior and Senior HS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER being paid a stipend only in Painting, Chess, Brain Teasers, machinery to develop ideas, cre- STURBRIDGE — Whether accordance with how much Legos and Laughter, Beading, ate plans, and build their inven- your children are into scrapbook- money is generated by each ses- and Origami and Balloon tions. MONDAY, APRIL 6 ing, hip-hop dancing or engineer- sion’s enrollment. Animals. “They’re taking some engi- Ham and cheese or tuna salad on a pretzel ing with Legos, there is some- “They’re really in it for the Chris White, a retired teacher neering concepts and they just bun, hash brown patty, carrots, applesauce, thing at Burgess that will surely kids,” Chabot said of the instruc- from Sudbury, helps students get develop their own ideas from juice, milk. Alternate: nuggets, brown rice, expand their minds. tors, some of whom are retired in touch with their creative side that,” Sosik said. “So they’re real- whole wheat breadstick. The After School Enrichment teachers, current Burgess as part of her Arts ‘n Crafts and ly doing creative engineering.” (ASE) program at Burgess employees, and other profession- Drawing and Painting classes. The team of Sam Currier and TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Elementary School offers 16 dif- als from a variety of different “I missed working with the Sam Cloutier were working yes- Chicken Parmesan over spaghetti and sauce, ferent activities for students to fields. children,” White said. “And I terday on a pneumatic pump lift. green beans, Italian bread, apple crisp, juice, choose from that will help them Chabot said that the program, enjoy doing art kind of activi- Although just a model, Currier milk. Alternate: pizza and salad. grow academically, in a fun, which has grown from about 125 ties.” explained what a full size appara- enjoyable environment. participants to nearly 175, now White’s classroom last week tus would be used for. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 The program, which used to be even has the support of an was full of kids making spring- “It’s probably for lifting heavy an after-school staple at Burgess, anonymous donor, who granted time flowers with wooden spoons. stuff,” he said. Teriyaki rib dippers, lo mein, broccoli, din- faded away approximately five $100 to the program as a scholar- “We get to paint them the col- “It’s like an oversized car jack,” ner rolls, fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: chick- years ago due to budgeting ship that would allow three stu- ors we like,” said first-grader Cloutier added. en patty on a roll, pasta salad. issues. dents, who would otherwise not Annika Terry. Impressed with the creativity THURSDAY, APRIL 9 ASE coordinator Tammy have been able to afford the pro- Abby Fairbrother, a second- of her students, Sosik said, “I had Chabot explained that when she gram, to participate. grader, said of White’s class, “It’s no idea they would take it to this Pizza burgers with cheese on a fresh roll, first heard about the program ASE classes are held every fun, we make lots of crafts,” level.” corn, potato puffs, peach shortcake with from Burgess Principal Daniel Wednesday and Thursday after- including a birdfeeder and a lep- New to the ASE program this whipped cream, juice, milk. Alternate: cook’s Carlson, she immediately noon from 3-4:15 p.m., and as rechaun for St. Patrick’s Day. session, is the showcase at the choice. thought it would be beneficial to Chabot explained, there is a Chris Croker, a creative memo- end of the session, where all of students to revive it. revolving door of activities from ry consultant, conducts the the participating students will FRIDAY, APRIL 10 “I picked up where somebody which to choose. Some of the Scrappin’ Silly scrapbooking have the opportunity to show off Good Friday — no school. else left off five years ago,” more popular classes, such as class, through which she helps their creations and new skills to Chabot said. “And we made it our Kids in the Kitchen, are conduct- students sharpen their recollec- family and classmates. Brimfield Elementary, Holland own.” ed in each session, while others, tion skills. The ASE showcase will be held Elementary, Wales Elementary and Chabot explained the ASE pro- like the new Lego Dacta, class are “They’re just learning how to at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 Burgess Elementary School gram is now in its third session. added with each new session. preserve their memories,” and Thursday, April 16 at Menus not available The first two sessions were con- The current ASE session offers Croker said. Burgess. ducted in the spring and fall of Scrappin’ Silly, Stamp Camp, Doris Sosik, an enrichment 2008. Beginner Gymnastics, Kids in teacher at Burgess, is in charge of Christopher Tanguay may be For a fee of $30 per participant, the Kitchen, Lego Dacta, Arts ‘n the most popular class of the cur- reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- IVE NSWERS the ASE program, Chabot Crafts, Jazz/Hip-Hop, rent session, Lego Dacta, during mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- F A explained, is completely self-sus- Intermediate Gymnastics, Pop which students use classic Lego press.com. 1. Presidents limited to two terms 2. Robert C. Byrd 3. Cincinnati 4. There are three: “Ben-Hur,” “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return Polga receives Pioneer Valley teaching award of the King” 5. All played the drums with at least some version of The Beatles before HOLYOKE — The MacDuffie Governor, and other gifts. Sponsors for the Pioneer Valley Ringo Starr joined the band. School proudly announces that “Alun shares his enthusiasm, Excellence in Teaching Award in Hampden English teacher Alun Polga of creativity and humor with his stu- County include: The Irene E. & George A. Sturbridge will receive the Pioneer dents,” Davis Foundation; the Harold Grinspoon Valley Excellence in Teaching said Kathryn Gibson, Charitable Foundation; MassMutual Award on Tuesday, May 5, at the MacDuffie’s Head of School, “and Financial Group, Myers Bros & Kalicka, Log Cabin in Holyoke. Now in its his award is well-deserved.” P.C.; The Reminder Publications; seventh year, this award honors “Before coming to MacDuffie, Southworth Paper Company; The teachers throughout the area for Alun worked in Hollywood as a Springfield Republican; STCU Credit Union; their tremendous commitment and story analyst and screenwriter, Westfield State College Foundation; WGBY lasting impact on students. Nearly Alun Polga which makes his Film Studies elec- Channel 57; Channels 40 and 22; Big Y 900 teachers from Hampden, tive course a student favorite here. Supermarket; The Log Cabin Banquet & Franklin and Hampshire Counties He advises the school’s student Meeting House, and the local YMCAs. have been honored over the past seven newspaper, “The Magnet,” and has also The MacDuffie School, located at One years. spearheaded the implementation of our Ames Hill Drive in Springfield, is a rigorous Each honored teacher will receive a check school’s student Judiciary Council, a body college preparatory school whose mission is for $600, an engraved plaque, a three-month that serves to uphold the rules and discipli- to foster in all students the intellectual membership to a local YMCA, a gift certifi- nary system of our school,” said Gibson. habits of mind, high ethical standards and cate from Westfield State College to be used Polga earned his B.A. at Carleton College, respect for diversity required for becoming for graduate or undergraduate work, an and his M.F.A. from the University of morally responsible and effective individu- invitation from WGBY to take an online Miami. 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VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES EDITORIAL In praise of Is it time for spring cleaning t was just last week that a friend who had briefly lived in Arizona explained she had Ineeded to move back to New England in order school policy to keep her sanity.“Why?” I had to ask her. “What was wrong with Arizona?” “No seasons,” she explained. And thus it is with those of review? us addicted to real weather — that is, change — in our envi- ronment, so that if we don’t like the ice storm or heat wave aybe it’s time for a second look at we’re in the midst of, we need the student handbook at only “wait a minute” for the MTantasqua Senior High School. inevitable about-face that is In fact, it might be a good time for all known, in New England at least, as the next season. Or high schools to review their policies con- the next one. Or the next one. cerning student behavior to ensure they AS YOU Spring (aka mud season) are up to date and have the desired effect. arrived recently in New Of some concern is a recent incident LIKE IT England, both officially and in involving Tantasqua students who, accord- actuality, bringing with it all ing to a police report, took alcohol from a the accompanying notions, MARK ASHTON refrigerator in the basement of a home at urges, rituals and desires. which they were working. The exact LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Maple sap was flowing, for one details remain cloudy, largely because thing; and young men’s fancies were still turning school officials have declined to delve into to love, I’m sure, for another. But the surest sign of all that spring had officially arrived (not counting specifics; however, police said they could Readers share reasons for backing Creamer the imminent approach of opening day at Fenway file no charges because by the time they Park) was the urge last weekend to tackle impor- were notified and responded, any alcohol To the editor: During this year’s ice storm, 72 Sturbridge tant tasks and put things in order. that might have been taken was gone, leav- families were without power for a week. It Yes, we mean the seasonal opening of the ing no evidence. It is with great pleasure that we endorse was Tom Creamer who organized volunteers, garage doors for the purpose of “spring cleaning.” Sgt. Alan Curboy said he believes the Tom Creamer for selectman. His tireless secured hotel rooms, warming stations and At our home, we still call it the garage (even a school acted properly in following proto- efforts in Sturbridge have been to the benefit generators, to assist these Sturbridge resi- two-car garage), but no vehicle has ever been nes- col, and that contacting police was part of of all residents. dents. His efforts enabled many families to tled inside (during our tenure as homeowners, I procedure. The school has a student hand- Tom is the co-founder of the all-volunteer return or remain in their homes and helped mean) — for two very good reasons: cars have got- book that allows for suspensions and even senior energy program — REAS Foundation reduce the stress. ten bigger since 1922, when the garage was built; — that has provided heating assistance to 50 When a fire ravaged the home of a and the “bays” are full of other important stuff — expulsion depending on the infraction. snowblowers and lawnmowers, power washers The problem with that in this case, is Sturbridge seniors. Sturbridge resident several months ago, it Tom co-wrote the Senior Tax Assessment was Tom Creamer who initiated a fund to and paint cans, plastic bins of family albums and that if the students actually stole alcohol Reduction Co-Op, that is now being sponsored help this Sturbridge family in need. metal cabinets of badminton racquets and from a home, it’s a crime. Why,then, would by state Sen. [Steven M.] Brewer, [D-Berre]. While others talk or claim credit for doing birdies, not to mention one fairly sizable cedar police notification be delayed, as Curboy This will allow residents to provide services things, Tom Creamer is out busy actually chest of auxiliary clothes (my accumulation of said it was? And why is that OK? to the town and have their work credited to a doing them and making a difference in peo- “Hawaiian shirts” and special-occasion overcoats) The student handbook and its policies qualifying Sturbridge senior’s tax bill, bring- ple’s lives. and a spare bookcase loaded with historical tomes are fine, but they should be separate from ing needed relief to seniors while obtaining Tom Creamer is a leader, a person of and Dave Barry anthologies — stuff that’s way too any legal processes that may be warrant- cost effective services for the community. He action, and commitment. Sturbridge needs good to be discarded but not necessarily fit for in- ed. There is also no way of knowing has also spent a great deal of time and energy that now more than ever. We happily support house display or decoration. Nevertheless, last week’s 60-ish afternoons whether the school took or will take any working with surrounding communities in and endorse Tom Creamer. an effort to secure more funding for the inspired a flurry of activities not attempted for action at all, because it is handled in house. nearly a year — peeking into all the plastic bins In some cases, that is perfectly acceptable Elderbus. This valuable service is a life safer ROB & STACY COURTNEY to seniors who depend upon it for doctor’s and cardboard boxes, followed by a concerted and even understandable. STURBRIDGE appointments. effort to sort through and even dispose of much of However, if laws are broken — and their contents. according to police this was not the first And real progress WAS made! Great gobs of incident of its kind at Tantasqua — it paper goods were relegated to the recycling bin for seems disingenuous at best to call it good REAS Foundation thanks many supporters this week’s pick-up, but not without my first communication when police aren’t noti- inspecting each and every envelope, folder, album fied until the potential evidence is gone. To the Editor: Business Printer, Ed Stearn’s Dressed Meats, and binder for priceless gems. And they were Elements of Massage, Elm Center Café, there, in the form of 30 years of collected photos School superintendent Daniel Durgin is On behalf of the REAS Foundation, Family House of Pizza, Francesco’s Italian (our trip, via the City of New Orleans, to right in saying people make mistakes, but Charlton Chapter Board of Directors, thank Bakery, Golden Greek Restaurant, Heritage & Memphis; another journey via train to the Sears in this case, don’t the homeowners from you goes out to all those involved in the “Taste Quaboag Country Clubs, Howlett Lumber, Tower and Chicago; our first exploration of whom the students may have stolen have of the Towns” event that was held Jan. 31. Kathy’s Garden Treasures, Cathy Kuehl Disney World with niece and nephew; our count- rights? A mistake is just that; deliberately “It was a huge success,” says REAS LaMountain’s Service Station, Michael Lally, less excursions to Naples, Fla. — aka Little New taking something from someone is some- Chairman, Jayne Vranos. “We had not antic- Nancy & Dave Landry, Margaux’s Deli, England for Senior Citizens), along with assorted thing else entirely. ipated so many people, but were very pleased McDonald’s — Sellia Corporation, Mondo’s, notebooks and ephemera associated with a quar- with the turnout.” Moonstruck Café, Nana Eleanor’s, Overlook ter century of small-town newspapering. The REAS Foundation of Charlton, who Masonic Health Care, Perkins & Perkins Wine Did I really still need the photograph of me “in had their very first fundraiser this year, & Cheese Shop, Ronnie’s Seafood, Ruby Wines, jail” for a fundraising cause from 20 years ago? raised $5,374 with the Taste of the Towns Safety Gear, Safety Source, Salem Cross Inn, No, this time I was able to part with it. How about HOW TO SUBMIT event. Southbridge Savings Bank, Stonehedge the newspaper article interviewing Vietnam vet- “Because we didn’t have any expenses, Gardens, Sturbridge Candy & Gift Shoppe, erans (including my brother Ted) a decade after LETTERS it was pure profit that will go directly to the Ted’s Liquor & Wines, Vienna Restaurant & their service there? No, that’s still good; it just applicants.” said REAS Board Treasurer Historic Inn, Webster First Federal Credit needs proper placement in a scrapbook or album. Send letters to the editor to Walter Bird Sheri Bibinski. Union, Michael Zereski, Zorbas Pizzeria The real highlight of this particular frenzy of at the Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St., The REAS Foundation thus far has raised Tavern. cleaning, however, was the cardboard box weigh- Southbridge, MA over $13,400. to assist Charlton seniors with We enjoyed this evening as much as our ing about 80 pounds and filled with envelopes 01550, or by e-mail to their energy bills. guests and hope to do it again next year. inside envelopes inside pouches, everything relat- ed to my service as administrator of a friend’s wbird@stonebridge- It’s with great appreciation that we thank For more information about the REAS the following vendors who attended our event Foundation call 508-434-4402 or go to estate back about a decade ago. That task had been press.com. Allow at a real education to me — not only in how to serve least 48 hours for a and those who donated auction items as well: www.reasfoundation.org/charlton. Agape Hair Salon, Frank D’Amelio, Applications are available on our Web site or as administrator of an estate, but also in how to confirmation say no, even to good friends. Because of tax laws Barkwood Inn, Lisa Brown, Carmella’s Italian at the Charlton Senior Center. Donations can response. Please sup- and legal requirements, I had preserved every slip Kitchen, Charlton Center Café, Charlton be sent to REAS Foundation, Charlton ply home address of paper, every Post-It, hardware store receipt, Chinese Take-out, Charlton Food Mart Chapter, P.O. Box 793, Charlton, MA, 01507. and phone number. index card and certified/registered letter from a ,Charlton Furniture, Charlton House of Pizza, Don’t send letters via local health board involved in the project. (I also Charlton Mills, Charlton Orchards, Charlton fax. There is no word LT. CARL EKMAN, briefly thought I might get a book out of the proj- Senior Center, Copper Cricket, Country Bank, count for letters, the COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER ect, but I later decided I’d rather preserve my san- CVS Pharmacy, Dark Horse Tavern & Honest ity — and my friendships.) discerning reader REAS FOUNDATION, CHARLTON CHAPTER will understand that brevity is the key to Town Brewery, Linda Davis, DNS — The My original intent was to hold a ceremonial good communication. Longer submis- torching of these materials — like a mortgage sions will be published as space allows. burning, but in this case more of a bonfire. But “Your Turn” guest columns can be A record to believe in last week I realized that that would have so great- used for longer pieces, and should be ly added to the problems of global warming that mine would have been the most egregious carbon between 700-800 words. To the Editor: about. footprint in the country. So I switched, instead, to The editor, at his or her discretion, If Mr. Creamer’s record with the REAS viewing, tearing, shredding and recycling of reserves the right to edit all submissions. There is one candidate in the 2009 Board of Foundation wasn’t enough to convince people everything in the box. Selectmen’s race who has the record to back of his capabilities as a selectman, then his It was cathartic, and truly invigorating. I’m up his platform. I have known Tom Creamer actions during the 2008 ice storm may. Many hoping the Casella folks won’t mind the extra for almost a year-and-a-half and have been of us will remember the ice storm that boxes of recyclables I’m leaving at the curb this most impressed by his ability to take action, occurred in December 2008. This negatively week, but when they haul this stuff away, they’ll follow through and get things done. impacted both Tom Creamer and many other also take more than a decade of worries, woes, At the beginning of last summer, Tom residents in Sturbridge. Tom quickly pulled traumas and To Do lists devoted to a task that Creamer shared with me his idea for the together key members of the community to Sisyphus might have found even more punishing REAS Foundation and asked if I would get obtain generators, discounted hotel rooms, than his perpetual rock-rolling assignment. Serving Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales involved. For those not familiar, REAS is an electrician services and more to help make My subsequent wading through decades of pho- organization that provides energy assistance sure families in the area could make it tos of Volksmarches and family get-togethers, on 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 for seniors. The organization came together through the two-plus weeks it took for power Telephone (800) 367-9898 the other hand, was a real pleasure, except for the quickly and simply took off. REAS complete- to be restored. frequent reminders it provided of our ongoing Fax (508) 764-8015 ly exceeded my expectations with respect to There are many more examples of Tom chronological and physiological collapse. www.sturbridgevillager.net how a local community can come together to Creamer’s record that demonstrate his ability In any case, four boxes of clutter cleared in only help its own. There were many people and to take action, follow through and get things one day! Leaving only a mere 127 or so boxes to go. ALTER FRANK G. W C. many reasons why REAS has been and con- done. No other candidate for the 2009 select- At this rate, we’ll have cleared enough space to CHILINSKI BIRD JR. tinues to be a success. However, there is one men’s race has more fully demonstrated such allow at least one family vehicle actually into the person who really drove the success of REAS ability to work so passionately and effectively PRESIDENT AND WEEKLY EDITOR garage by the spring of, say, 2077. And absolutely and that was Tom Creamer. His ability to for the betterment of Sturbridge. That’s why no later than the turn of the century. PUBLISHER AT-LARGE engage the community, inspire enthusiasm I will be voting for Tom Creamer for select- about the REAS mission, solicit funds and man on April 13th. Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for TRACY SEELYE create a solid organization was critical to the Stonebridge Press publications and encounters EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER success of REAS. The REAS Foundation isn’t PATRICK R. BABCOCK occasional spurts of household cleaning, unfortu- even a year old yet and has had the success nately offset by frequent spasms of yard saling and STURBRIDGE most organizations of this kind only dream collecting. Friday, April 3, 2009 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Creamer a man of passion, zeal To the Editor: forced to think critically about our viewpoint and further refine our position. I write in support of Tom Creamer for What I ask Sturbridge voters is this: Will selectman. your candidate drive meaningful discussions, Tom is a man of conviction who commits ask probing questions, and not settle for sim- himself 100 percent to everything he under- ple answers void of verifiable, factual data? takes. He immerses himself in the subject Will your candidate voice a call to action and matter at hand, making sure that when he then follow through? Will your candidate discusses an issue or topic he does so as an demand accountability from him/herself and informed individual. Over the many years I others? Those are, I believe, the right ques- have known him we have generally agreed on tions to ask about the candidate you support. most issues, but we have not agreed on all. Tom Creamer is the candidate who can Even when we have disagreed, he has never answer those questions with a resounding allowed his arguments to devolve into emo- YES. Will Tom win the next popularity con- tional appeals or personal attacks. He stays test or congeniality award? I don’t know, and on topic. He may present his arguments with quite frankly, I don’t care. This is not, nor passion and zeal, but the arguments them- should it be, the litmus test for our selectmen. selves are always articulated with logic, fact, We should expect more from those we elect, and calculated analysis. and since we are the ones to elect them, we There are those who may not agree with his should expect more from ourselves. position on an issue, or who may not always Please vote for Tom Creamer for selectman agree with his format or approach. That is a on April 13. good thing, as we need differing viewpoints and demeanors to cultivate meaningful dia- JENNIFER MORRISON logue on all the issues facing our community. STURBRIDGE We need to be challenged and questioned, Tantasqua officials say discipline code working

TANTASQUA original version of the police log to Superintendent Daniel Durgin. tion.” drinking is a concern of the depart- continued from page A1 Stonebridge Press Sunday, March “We follow a discipline code that The handbook also says, “The ment, having recently received near- 22, said he recalled the computer the School Committee adopts,” administration reserves the right to ly $5,000 in grant funds from the Tantasqua principal Steven Bliss entry for this case as being essen- Durgin explained, also refraining pursue other legal remedy and Executive Office of Public Safety over the last couple of days to con- tially what was stated above. But he from commenting on any specifics intervention in all instances of lar- and Security to specifically target firm the allegations have been said he did not know Sunday that of the incident. ceny.” the issue. unsuccessful. the department had opted not to “We always try to work with par- The exact punishment doled out With the grant, Curboy explained Whether or not the students trans- charge the teenagers; he discovered ents and try to get to the root of the for this incident could not be con- the “Cops and Shops,” program was ported the alcohol in private vehi- that Monday by talking to Curboy. problem,” Durgin said. “People firmed, although police did say that established, in which police monitor cles could not be confirmed either, Instead, Cloutier said, the depart- make mistakes, we just try not to it is not the only incident of its kind the sales of alcohol from local ven- although Technical Division princi- ment chose an “alternative disposi- have them make the same ones in recent past. A similar report was dors, as well as conduct shoulder- pal Tim Prouty said students in the tion” method, but he did not know over.” filed with the Sturbridge Police tapping exercises, during which electrical and carpentry programs exactly what that was for this case. According to the handbook, Department approximately two underage customers working with are typically transported via specif- In general, he explained that such “Students found to possess or dis- months ago. the police attempt to purchase liba- ic mini-buses, while intern and co- methods are decided on a case-by- tribute alcohol, narcotics, or illicit “We probably have about 10 calls a tions from various locations. op students usually drive individual case basis after talking to the school, drugs … shall be immediately sus- month dealing with various issues In a written statement issued ear- vehicles. victims, students’ parents and oth- pended from school for an initial at all of the schools,” Curboy said of lier this month, Sgt. Kevin Mercier Curboy said at the time the police ers involved, looking at the perpe- period ten (10) school days.” Tantasqua Junior and Senior High said compliance checks would be were notified of the incident, any trators’ histories, and comparing The handbook goes on to say that Schools and Burgess Elementary conducted at all licensed alcohol alcohol the students had supposedly the incident to similar previous an exclusion hearing will be held by School. vendors in Sturbridge throughout taken was gone, therefore no crimi- events. Police have had teens write the principal, along with the student “I think what the school’s doing is 2009. nal charges could be filed. apologies and do various forms of and his or her parent or guardian. appropriate, they’re addressing the “Alcohol is the number one drug Without the alcohol as evidence, community service, “always some- That hearing could potentially issue,” Curboy continued. problem among youth, killing more Curboy explained, there was no thing that’s amenable to all parties result in expulsion. Whether or not the school- young people than all other illicit probable cause to charge the two 18- involved,” Cloutier said. “The initial suspension may be imposed sanctions, without legal drugs combined,” Mercier wrote. year olds and one 17-year old. “We have a strong working rela- extended and could result in exclu- recourse, are strong enough actions “Preventing underage drinking is “If there’s not probable cause, I’m tionship with the schools, and we sion from school,” the handbook to deter other students from similar everyone’s responsibility. Activities required by law not to do so,” would respect that as long as [the reads. behavior is unknown. such as compliance checks monitor Curboy said of filing charges. incident] doesn’t cross certain Regarding theft of the alcohol, the Some school districts, such as that and encourage establishments to “Most schools handle these issues boundaries, like a violent crime,” he handbook states, “Any student who in Lawrence, have gone so far as to make sure youth don’t have easy internally as a discipline issue or a said. steals school or private property ban both students and teachers from access to alcohol.” parenting issue,” Curboy explained. Prouty refrained from comment- while on school property or while having any kind of bottled beverage “The school has a protocol that they ing on the disciplinary action that attending a school-sponsored event or coffee cup in school as a result of follow.” would accompany such an incident, or activity, will receive a three day repeated alcohol violations at Christopher Tanguay may be Reached at home Wednesday, Sgt. referring to the Tantasqua High suspension and will be required to International High School. reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail Michael Cloutier, who provided the School student handbook, as did return the property or make restitu- Curboy explained, that underage at [email protected]. Hubbard operations move OSV issues pink slips in education staff

OSV ice storm, she has seen an Chairman of the Sturbridge to Harrington Healthcare increased interest in people’s Economic Development continued from page A1 desire to learn ways of being self- Committee, Michael Cimini, said choices,” Lindblad said of the new sufficient in a home without elec- the cuts are not really any cause HUBBARD ment of the debt-ridden Webster facil- tricity and ways for children to for concern. ity. On-site administrators analyzed OSV lesson plan containing tools continued from page A1 for integrating what is learned at remain occupied using toys with “I think everything’s fine,” Hubbard’s system of finances, patient no batteries. Cimini said. “They’re retooling to flow and other factors, and found the the Village with classroom cur- negotiations with Fallon” over a new This weekend, Lindblad said, revamp that division,” he said of site averaged just eight to 10 patients riculums, that will be given to edu- managed care reimbursement rate, the Village is anticipating up to 800 the changes in the educational per day. Beyond that, the hospital had cators in charge of field trips. Moore said. Girl Scouts, department. taken several recent hits that strained Although Lindblad said field Miller claimed one of Hubbard’s “Increasingly, the visitor experi- Cimini said that by maintaining its operations, including receiving trip reservation are still being problems for years has been that ence seems to be more relevant all of the costumed interpreters, just $200,000 of the more than $3 mil- made daily,with a few days in May Fallon underpaid for services there. than ever, and a good value, and the visitor experience should stay lion it sought from the state’s already expecting 1,000 students, Moore noted changing that is neces- those two things are key in this the same, continuing to attract Essential Community Provider Trust she will not have an accurate per- sary; without such a Fallon deal economy,” she said. “We’re very people to Sturbridge. Fund grant and losing several doctors ception of how this year’s num- “there is no Plan B. So if we do not get encouraged, the visitor comments “They’re being much more cau- last year when the neighboring Fallon bers compare to those last year, the new rate from Fallon, Hubbard have been heartfelt and positive tious about not cutting frontline campus cut back its hours. until the April – June season ends. Hospital will limp along until it dies, and encouraging.” staff,” he said, explaining that Under the new plan, Thomas W. Regular attendance however, is and Harrington will stay on board Despite a second round of lay- everyone of the guests that comes Hijeck, R.N., will oversee the Webster up 32 percent Lindblad said, over through a closure process.” offs during a reported upswing, to town, even if they do not utilize campus. Hijeck joined the administra- not only 2008 figures, but over the Assuming a positive outcome, the Lindblad said the recent action the restaurants and overnight tive team in late February as part of last seven years. Webster facility will retain most out- was not considered when five posi- accommodations, their money is the management contract agreement. “We’ve been busy, we’re up,” she patient and emergency services plus tions were cut in February. still spent in the local gas stations Previously, Hijeck was chief nursing said, indicating that OSV member- “critical, essential diagnostic servic- “Had they been related, it would and smaller stores, and within the officer at MetroWest Medical Center ship has increased over last year es” and will gain an improved infor- have been more prudent to do village itself. and had the same role at St. Francis as well. “We’re bucking the eco- mation system, digital mammography everything at once, this is some- “Every dollar spent at OSV is Hospital in Hartford, Conn. nomic trend.” and other services plus more primary thing that we’ve discovered subse- potentially going to be a dollar that “Hubbard has been struggling for “This is pleasantly surprising, care doctors over time, Moore said. He quently,” Lindblad said. is leveraged by an employee of the several years and the turnover of because obviously January and predicted Harrington will invest $1 “I think its good business prac- village in Sturbridge.” administrators has only made February are the coldest, snowiest, million or more in the first six months tice to always reassess and always progress more difficult,” he said. iciest months,” she added. of the arrangement, and hopes be ahead of the curve,” she contin- Christopher Tanguay may be “With the implementation of the Lindblad is confident that atten- Hubbard can generate around $15 mil- ued. “I think you have to be respon- reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- Harrington plan, healthcare at dance trend will continue, saying lion per year in new revenue. sive and nimble and constantly mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- Hubbard will be on solid footing with that between the economy and He didn’t know how much running reassess and adjust.” press.com. the vision to grow services for the sur- locals having braved the December Hubbard will cost Harrington, saying, rounding communities.” “I hope it’s less than that. There are a lot of variables.” Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- The takeover was actually stage two 909-4135 or by e-mail at gsteeves@stone- of a relationship that began Jan. 1, bridgepress.com. when Harrington took over manage- 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 3, 2009

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week’s topic is: Improving Family Nutrition. ister call 413-245-9977. Discussion topics are flexible — your ques- Saturday, April 4 tions are the main focus. More info: www.lll- Tuesday, April 21 STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge Lions sturbridge.org. SUTTON — The Sutton Garden Club pres- Ongoing Club will host a “Texas Hold ’Em Poker ents a Victorian evening of ‘Teas Tasty STURBRIDGE — Business people and pro- Tournament” at the Knights of Columbus Treats and Tales,’ at 7 p.m. in the Dudley fessionals may attend and learn more about Hall, 487 Worcester St., in Southbridge. Gendron Legion Post, Boston Road. The facil- CBA, a four-year-old networking group with Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. with the tour- Friday, April 17 ity will be transformed into an elegant Tea STURBRIDGE — Breastfeeding or consid- a community focus in Sturbridge and sur- nament starting at 6: 30 p.m., sharp. $1,500 Parlor of 1890 with fabric, flowers and a little ering it? LLL of Sturbridge invites all preg- rounding towns. Meetings also provide stim- first place prize. Call (508)- 765-9049 for more magic and features ‘Victorian Lady’ Kandie nant and nursing women to learn more and ulating information on economic topics information. Carle who will present a dramatic program of meet new friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at the affecting our region. 1890s fashion and flowers. Sturbridge Federated Church. This week’s Meetings are held on the first and third In true Victorian style please wear your topic: Improving Family Nutrition. Thursdays each month from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers most bold, beautiful or outrageous hat. Discussion topics are flexible — your ques- the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Square Dance Club will hold a dance from 8 – Tickets for this special evening are $6 for tions are the main focus. More info: www.lll- Village. 10:30 p.m., Saturday,April 4. The caller is Jay Sutton Garden Club members and $8 for non- sturbridge.org. For information, call 413-245-3483. Silva and the cuer is Leo Boudreau. members. Admission is $7 per person. For information Please be sure to order your tickets by STURBRIDGE — The MOMS (Moms on our next beginner class, please call Moe @ Saturday April 11. For more information Offering Moms Support) Cub of Sturbridge (508) 867-8036. It’s lots of fun and great exer- contact Dale @ 508-865-9854 or Bette @ 508- Friday, April 17 meets every second Monday of the month. cise. 865-2417. This is a support group for the mother-at- OXFORD — N.E.T. Works Productions Inc. Please make checks payable to Sutton home of today,interested in the world around presents the comedy “Anybody Out There,” Garden Club and send to Janet Whittier 693 you, wanting a variety of activities for you by John Patrick, directed by Holly Dion. Central Turnpike, Sutton MA 01590 and your children and proud of your choice Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday,April 17 Tuesday, April 7 of at-home mothering for your family. and 24, and Saturday,April 18 and 25. Tickets BRIMFIELD — The Friends of the For details about the meeting or for more are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors/stu- Brimfield Public Library will host a book dis- information about the dents. It will be presented at St. Roch’s Saturday, April 26 cussion and signing with local author Janina club, please contact Leila Leyvas at Church on 334 Main St., Oxford. Portions of Chung on April from 6:30-8 p.m. at the library STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers [email protected] or visit the proceeds will benefit various charities. on main street. Copies of her book , “Far East Square Dance Club is offering a free fun www.sturbridgemomsclub.org. For information call 508-842-0867 or 508-832- of the Sun” are on sale at the library or avail- night for beginners from 6 – 7 at the Hayloft 7150. able through her website Steppers Barn, 232 Podunk Road. For more STURBRIDGE — Local Business People The story involves poor Oliver Pankey, a www.reededwards.com. The public is cordial- information, visit our Web site at are encouraged to visit the local BNI Chapter, born loser. His landlady charges him when ly invited to attend. Hayloftsteppers.org or call (508) 867-8036 and Business Visionaries, scheduled every someone else breaks his window; his fiancé ask for Moe or Donna or (413) 436-7849 and Tuesday from 7 - 8:30 a.m., at the Oliver Wight leaves him for a married man; his boss at the ask for Deanna or Al. Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. BNI is a bank cuts his pay when he asks for a raise; business and professional networking organ- and a thief takes everything he has — includ- ization whose primary purpose is to Wednesday, April 8 ing his only suit. And, as the last straw, when exchange qualified business referrals. he visits a doctor to check on the results of a STURBRIDGE — Woman In Business, Inc. What makes BNI unique is that it allows blood test the files get switched, and he is told Sunday, May 3 will hold its Annual Auction and Networking only one person per profession to join a chap- that he’ll be dead within six months. Fed up, event at Old Sturbridge Village. Cocktails STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers ter. Thus, once you’ve joined, there is no con- and reconciled to his fate, Oliver turns into a and Networking begin at 5:30 p.m. with a din- Square Dance Club is offering weekly lessons flict in passing referrals, and none of your raging lion, performing feats of dazzling ner buffet at 6 p.m. The auction begins at 7 for all levels at the Hayloft Steppers Barn, 232 competitors can participate. However, if bravery and ending up as the new branch pm. The cost is $25 for members, and $30 for Podunk Road. Cost for classes is $6 with your competition joins first, this opportunity manager of the bank. He even agrees to help non-members. Come join us for some fun and beginner classes meeting at 6 p.m. Plus-level is gone. the FBI by becoming a sitting duck for a a chance to bid on some treasures! Pre-regis- classes are at 7 p.m. and lessons for advanced To RSVP,call 508-943-2400 or e-mail flynnat- gangland shoot-out — only to learn, at the tration is required for this event. Woman in dancers at 8 p.m. For more information, visit ty@gmail. Business, Inc. is an organization that sup- eleventh hour, of the doctor’s horrendous our Web site at Hayloftsteppers.org or call error. The action spins zanily on, deftly find- ports women by fostering networking, shar- (508) 867-8036 and ask for Moe or Donna or STURBRIDGE — The Al-Anon group will ing its way to a happy — and hilarious — con- ing information and experiences, and provid- (413) 436-7849 and ask for Deanna or Al. meet at 7 p.m. at Sturbridge Federated clusion. ing educational opportunities. The group Church, 8 Maple St. Al-Anon is an anony- meets the second Wednesday of every most mous program for people who have been months for breakfast as the Oliver Wright affected by a problem of alcoholism in a rela- Tavern at OSV.Evening meetings are held in Monday, May 11 tive or friend. All are welcome to attend. April, August, and December. You can find Saturday, April 19 BRIMFIELD — Intermediats Tai Chi class- Women in Business online at www.wibstur- STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers es will be held at Hitchcock Academy. STURBRIDGE — Want to become a better bridge.org or by calling (508) 764-1657. Square Dance Club is offering a free fun Increase your balance, flexibility, endurance communicator and increase your self-confi- night for beginners at the Hayloft Steppers and strength with Tai Chi; it’s an ancient yet dence? The Village Toastmasters meets at 7 Barn, 232 Podunk Road. For more informa- evolving art form that uses slow, deliberate p.m. on the second, third and fourth Thursday, April 16 tion, visit our Web site at Hayloftsteppers.org and careful movements to better understand Thursday of the month at the Southbridge or call (508) 867-8036 and ask for Moe or the body’s restrictions and performance. All Savings Bank on Route 20. STURBRIDGE — Breastfeeding or consid- Donna or (413) 436-7849 and ask for Deanna or abilities and ages (14 years and up) welcome. Guests are always welcome. ering it? La Leche League of Sturbridge Al. There are seven classes in all sessions; the fee For more information, go to village.free- invites all pregnant and nursing women to is $49 each, for residents of Brimfield, toasthost.com or www.toastmasters.org, call learn more and meet new friends from 7 – Holland, Wales and Sturbridge. All others Dennis at 508-347-9343 or email 8:30 p.m. at EarthSpirits, Route 20. This please add $5. For more information or to reg- [email protected]

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OBITUARIES THIS WEEK IN Dorothy J. Burdon, 87 Stephano E. Simonelli, 92 HISTORY WEST BROOKFIELD — the daughter of the late Manuel WEBSTER — Stephano E. in Southbridge before moving to (APRIL 4-10) Dorothy J. (Benevides) Burdon, and Delphine (Corea) Benevides. Simonelli, 92, of 338 Thompson Webster 5 years ago. 87, of 69 Lake Shore Drive Ext., A graveside service was held Rd., Webster, formerly of Lebanon Steve was co-owner and presi- West Brookfield, died Monday, Thursday, March 26 in Pine Hill, Southbridge, died Tuesday, dent of A & M Tool & Die in April 4 March 23 at Radius Healthcare Grove Cemetery, West March 24, in the Oakwood Nursing Southbridge for many years before 2006: The Iraq tribunal announce criminal Center of Southbridge. Brookfield. Home, Webster, after an illness. retiring in 1992. He was also a for- charges against Saddam Hussein and six She is survived by her loving Memorial contributions may He leaves his wife of 69 years, mer co-owner of Saga Reality in others, accusing them of genocide and husband of 50 years, Philip K. be made to the Alzheimer’s Rita M. (Paquette) Simonelli; two Southbridge. crimes against humanity stemming from a Burdon; her beloved children, Association of Massachusetts, sons, Robert S. Simonelli and his He served many years on the 1980s crackdown against Kurds. 2003: During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. Kim M. Burdon of Sturbridge 128 Providence Street, Worcester, wife June of Woodstock and Board of Directors of the forces seized Saddam International and Jeanne B. Ware of Martville, MA 01604. Stephen V. Simonelli and his Southbridge Credit Union and Airport outside Baghdad. N.Y.; two grandsons and two The Varnum Funeral Home, 43 fiancé Joy Sidebottom of also served on the Board of Chicago Cub’s player Sammy Sosa hit his granddaughters. East Main St, West Brookfield, Woodstock; a brother, Dr. Leonard Directors of the former Worcester 500th homer in the seventh inning of a Born in New Bedford, she was directed the arrangements. Simonelli and his wife Jean of County National Bank in game against the Cincinnati Reds. His hit East Brookfield; two sisters, Anna Southbridge. He served on the made him the 18th member of the 500 B. Loconto of Southbridge and Finance Committee for the town of home run club. 1996: Jaguar introduced its new SK8 con- Alfred “Fred” Kardosz, 77 Irene Lowe of Westfield; 10 grand- Southbridge. He was a member of vertible at the New York International children, four great-grandchildren the Elks Club and was a member Auto Show. HOLLAND — Alfred “Fred” He was and several nieces and nephews. of the Italian American Club in 1991: Three children are taken from their Kardosz, 77, of Holland, former- employed by Pratt He was predeceased by three Southbridge and Sturbridge. families after allegations of satanic abuse ly of Fall River, died Tuesday, & Whitney, East sons, Arthur Simonelli, Normand His funeral was held on Friday, in the Orkney Islands off Scotland. March 24. Hartford, Conn. Simonelli and Ronald Simonelli. March 27, from the Daniel T. 1973: New York’s World Trade Center’s He leaves four siblings, Ann A funeral serv- He was also predeceased by four Morrill Funeral Home, 130 twin towers, rising 1,350 feet above Kenyon and Alice Marum, both ice was held brothers Vincent Simonelli, Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Manhattan, officially became the world’s tallest buildings. of Fall River and Michael T. Friday, March 27 Edward Simonelli, Guido Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 263 Kardosz and Shirley Cavanaugh, in the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 Simonelli and Henry R. “Eugene” Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial April 5 both of Somerset and many So. Main St., Fall River. Burial Simonelli. in St. Mary’s Cemetery will be 2006: Katie Couric announced she was nieces and nephews. was in St. Patrick Cemetery. He was born in Barre, the son of held at the convenience of the fam- leaving NBC’s “Today” show to become He was the son of the late Donations may be made to Ettore and Theresa (Spinelli) ily. anchor of “The CBS Evening News.” Harry and Frances (Molinska) Overlook Masonic Health Simonelli and lived most of his life www.morrillfuneralhome.com 2001: A Dutch lorry driver is sentenced to Kardosz and the brother of the Center, PO Box 1000, Charlton 14 years in prison for his part in the deaths late Marion Pichette, Katherine MA 01507 or a charity of one’s of 58 Chinese illegal immigrants found during a routine search at Dover Ferry Sypek and John and Raymond choice. Port Last June. Kardosz. An online guest book Send all obituary notices to the 1987: Fox Broadcasting Co. made its prime- He was a U.S. Air Force veter- is available at time TV debut with its first prime time an of the Korean War and mem- AuclairFuneralHome.com Sturbridge Villager,25 Elm St., shows, starting on Sunday nights begin- ber of the American Legion and Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail ning April 5, 1987, a comedy about a dys- Veterans of Foreign Wars. functional family, “Married ... with to [email protected]. Children,” which aired for 11 seasons. 1970: West Germany’s Count Karl von Spreti the ambassador to Guatemala is kidnapped and shot dead.

April 6 2008: Olympic Torch Relay arrives in Some fun (and creative) ways to waste time London, England, sparking huge protests by pro-Tibetan independence and pro- Human Rights supporters, causing the route to be changed. very once in a while, Take 1,000 and add 40. out stubborn stains on the inside of the pot. 2005: Prince Rainier III of Monaco dies, this column takes a TAKE Add 1,000. Best of all, it hardly ever requires elbow leaving the throne to Prince Albert II, the Ebreak from dispensing Add 30 and then add 1,000. grease! Put 1 cup (8 ounces) of powdered dish- eldest son of Rainier III of Monaco and useful tips to dole out some THE Add 20. washer detergent into the coffee pot and care- Grace, Princess of Monaco. 1998: The Dow Jones industrial average (not so) useless nonsense. INT Add 1,000 and then add 10 fully fill up to the top with boiling water.Allow Usually it’s because my e-mail H If you’re like most folks, you the mixture to sit overnight if possible. Once closed above 9,000 points for the first time. 1968: The violence and race riots continue box is overflowing with stuff KAREN figured 5,000. But the correct the water cools, most of the grime will have in cities throughout the U.S. following the too good not to share, although answer is 4,100. Because of the loosened and should be visible and risen to the TRAINOR assassination of black civil rights leader this time it’s also because in rush, the tens and the hundreds top. Pour out the dirty water and rinse, scrub- Martin Luther King. tip time, it’s limbo season. are mixed up in the last step bing out any remaining stains. Repeat if nec- 1931: Following the growth of popularity Since it’s too early for garden (4,090 plus 10). essary. Wash and rinse well. Before you use of radio, the first late afternoon radio seri- hints and too late for winter tips, read on for the pot, run a cycle of one half cold water and al for children (“Little Orphan Annie”) is some entertaining time wasters! Here’s one for the kids: vinegar through the pot. Rinse very well. You transmitted and draws a huge following. Stand in a doorway with the backs of your should notice your coffee tastes a lot better April 7 Procrastinating about starting a project? hands pressed firmly against the door jamb. after the pot is cleaned in this manner! 2003: The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to This little challenge should provide about five Press very hard, as if you are trying to lift uphold a 50-year-old Virginia law making minutes worth of distraction (counting the your arms above your head. Keep on pressing WIN DINNER FOR TWO it a crime to burn a cross as an act of time it takes you to e-mail it to your friends). while you slowly count to 60. AT THE PUBLICK HOUSE intimidation. To do: While sitting in your chair, lift your Now walk forward out of the doorway with 1994: Civil War breaks out in Rwanda Your tips can win you a great dinner for two when Hutu extremists murder an estimat- right foot slightly off the ground and make your hands down. They won’t stay down for at the historic Publick House Historic Inn in clockwise circles. Now draw the number “ì6”î long, as they’ll involuntarily move upward! ed 800,000 innocent civilian Tutsis in the Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be worst episode of genocide since World War in the air with the pointer finger your right BELIEVE IT OR NOT BODY FACTS entered into a random drawing. One winner II. hand. Your foot will involuntarily reverse per month will win a fabulous dinner for two 1990: A display of Robert Mapplethorpe direction! Want to measure up? Take your height (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant, photographs “The Perfect Moment,” a I don’t know how or why this works every measurement in the morning. You’ll be about located on Route 131 across the town common traveling exhibition of his work, opened at time, but it does. Just try to outsmart it! a centimeter taller in the beginning of the day Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center. in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the 1968: Motor racing world champion Jim than at the end. The reason? Cartilage business of dispensing tips, not inventing Think your brain can’t trick you? Read this Clark is killed in a car crash during a between our bones gets compressed by a day them (although I can take credit for some), I’m Formula Two race at Hockenheim. sentence and count the Fs. full of sitting, standing, and other activities. counting on you readers out there to share 1906: Mount Vesuvius erupted causing FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF Huh? Did you know your hearing is less your best helpful hints! gray ash and liquid lava erupted from the YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED sharp after you overeat? volcano burning homes built on the hill- WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS. You don’t have to be Pinocchio for your nose Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that sides as it continued down the mountain. Do not go back and count them again. How to grow! Actually your nose and ears never has worked for you? Do you have a question many Fs are there? April 8 stop growing! In fact, research reveals that regarding household or garden matters? If so, 2005: World leaders joined pilgrims and There are six F’s in the sentence. Most peo- growth peaks in seven-year cycles. why not share them with readers of the ple count three of them. If you found four, prelates during the Rite of Visitation, Believe it or not, the fingernail on the mid- Sturbridge Villager? Send questions and/or which took place from April 4-7 at St. you’re above average. To spot five is rare. If dle finger grows faster than the others. In fact, hints to: Take the Hint!, c/o the Sturbridge Peter’s Basilica for the funeral of Pope you caught six, pat yourself on the back — the nail on the middle finger of your domi- Villager, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. John Paul II. you’re amazing! nant hand will grow the fastest of all! Or e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered 1977: The Clash, an English punk rock into a drawing for dinner for two at the his- band and part of the original wave of British punk rock, release their first No matter what your age, experts say exer- READER QUESTION toric Publick House Inn. cising your brain really may make the differ- album “The Clash .” Q: Helen Ungerwood of Spencer wrote: “Do For more great hints, tune into “ìTake the ence between using it and losing it. Here’s a 1974: Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves you have a hint for removing coffee stains from Hint!”î one-minute snippet tips aired twice hits his 715th career home run, breaking fun mental math test to try: an electric aluminum coffee percolator?” daily on WORC-FM Oldies 98.9. And for more Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 Perform the calculation below as fast as you tips and talk, be sure to listen to my live hour homers. can, in your head. No pen, paper or calculator. A: Here’s a tried and true method to clean long show, back in its regular time slot from 9- 1904: Long Acre Square in Manhattan, N.Y. Remember, figure it fast! 10 a.m. each Friday on WARE-AM 1250. was renamed Times Square. April 9 2003: Iraqis turn on symbols of former leader, pulling down a statue of Saddam Hussein and tearing it to pieces as U.S. Officials mull alternatives to Town Hall space tanks roll into the centre of Baghdad. 1992: Former Panamanian ruler Manuel Noriega was convicted in Miami on drug and racketeering charges. TOWN HALL away from the higher-end options, which also tion, would enable law enforcement officials 1959: NASA the National Aeronautics and continued from page A1 include a few potential rental properties to contact every household in Brimfield with Space Administration introduces around town. instructions or information in the event of America’s first astronauts to the world — the first floor, is not ADA compliant — Kuss Panaccione said an article seeking approx- an emergency. Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., imately $17,000 for temporary housing for the “It would take approximately 40 minutes to John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil “Gus” Grissom, said, “I have to have public access.” Walter Schirra Jr., Alan Shepard Jr. and Besides availability, Kuss said three com- police will appear on the May Town Meeting get the word out to residents, should the need Donald Slayton — to take part in Project puter terminals, which are currently still in warrant. arise,” Noonan said of the just less than 1,400 Mercury, America’s first manned space the Town Hall, need to be moved and set up Finance Committee member Norman homes in Brimfield. program. for secure access. Silberman said “we want to wait until we get A secondary function of the reverse 911 1942: American and Filipino defenders tak- Records retrieval, entering reports and the best data,” before drafting a finalized arti- system would link the police and fire depart- ing a last stand to the Japanese invasion cle. ments to a state network through which they begun in December 1941 on Bataan surren- firearm processing, Kuss said, all need to be der to Japanese forces during World War done on their state-owned, independent com- Kuss explained after the meeting, that a cit- could notify or receive notification from II. puters. izens organization has taken the charge of emergency personnel in other municipali- 1927: Mae West is Arrested during her star- While the firearm set-up could be put in assessing the existing office space and deter- ties. ring role in the play “Sex,” which she someone else’s office for use once a week, the mining how well the special needs of the “The best part about it is, it’s being offered wrote, produced, directed and starred in record keeping computers, Kuss said, must town will be met in the future. at no cost to you,” Noonan said, explaining on Broadway. An open meeting for anyone interested in that Glodis has a funding mechanism in place be accessible to all officers at all times, mak- April 10 ing it an unlikely pairing in an already estab- participating in this look into Brimfield’s for the system through mid 2010. If the fund- 2003: The House passes the bill creating a lished office. future will be held at 12:30 on Friday,April 10 ing can’t be renewed, Noonan said, munici- national Amber Alert system and Two trailers may be available from in the annex. palities would have the option of paying for strengthening child pornography laws. MassHighway for little or no money, Kuss As research continues into where the their continued service or opting out of the 2002: Restrictions in the Netherlands were said. Those trailers, though, would require police department will be situated during the program. loosened further for mercy killings and months of repair, the town is now plugged “I think it’s a win-win when there’s no assisted suicide for patients with unbear- ramps and other amenities to make them able, terminal illness. compliant with all of the same mandates of a into a growing network of emergency pre- cost,” Noonan said. “Central Mass Homeland 1998 : After many years of violence in public building. paredness, thanks to Worcester County Security sees it as a vital tool … and so does Ireland, the Peace Accord (called the Good A second option, which Kuss is going to Sheriff Guy Glodis. Sheriff Guy Glodis.” Friday Agreement ) is signed today. look into, is use of the lieutenant’s office at Bob Noon of the Sheriff ’s Department — Selectmen unanimously voted in favor of 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first the Brimfield Fire Department, which is cur- also a member of the Central Mass Regional joining the reverse 911 network. solo album after rifts between the group Homeland Security Council — met with and announced that he has split from the rently only used on a part-time basis. Beatles Rental trailers are another viable option for selectmen last night to discuss the reverse 911 News staff writer Christopher Tanguay 1932: Adolf Hitler is beaten by Paul von the department, but without a clearly identi- notification system. may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail Hindenburg for the German presidency. fied source of funding for the costs associated The system, which is already active in 46 of at [email protected]. with the move, officials are trying to stay the 74 communities under Glodis’ jurisdic- 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 3, 2009 American Cancer Society Southbridge Area Relay For Life Silent Auction

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BASEBALL CARDS GIFT CERTIFICATE SAVINGS BOND GIFT CERTIFICATE Conlon Collection Baseball Cards in Point Breeze Donated by Nancy Pacher Mack’s Place and Catering Commemorative Tins including the Babe 114 Point Breeze Road In memory of Annie Hall, Barbara 3 Center Road Ruth Collection - near mint condition Webster Tessier and Karen St. Pierre Dudley Donated by Friend of Relay VALUE: $50 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $250 CURRENT BID: $35 CURRENT BID: $20 CURRENT BID: $20 CURRENT BID: $100 2009 Relay For Life Events

SOUTHBRIDGE — The American Cindy Buckel at 508-523-9675 for your Cancer Society Relay For Life® will be reservation. held June 19-20 at McMahon Field on PANCAKE BREAKFAST Dresser Street. This is a life-changing event that brings together more than An all-you-can-eat breakfast of pan- 3.5 million people across the country cakes and beverage will be offered by each year to celebrate the lives of Team Pawfect Pals from 8 to 10 a.m. those who have battled cancer, remem- on Sunday, April 26 at Applebee’s at ber loved ones lost, and fight back Hobbs Brook Plaza in Sturbridge. against a disease that takes too much. Donation for this fourth annual This year marks the beginning of breakfast is $5 per person and gets our celebration of 25 years of Relay you breakfast, fun with friends and For Life®. "Show Us Your Hope" by help for a great cause. Call Ron or joining us to mark this milestone and Lucille Ravenelle at 508-347-3826 for the successes we've achieved together tickets/information. during the last 25 (12 in Southbridge) Ron Ravenelle, Sheila Van Dyke and The crowd at the Pawfect Pals Pizza & Lafta years. Pawfect Pals captain, Lucille Ravenelle. Relay For Life fundraiser. TOLL ROAD FOR RELAY For more information contact Jackie Courtesy photos Team Ribbon Rockettes will be out Brogna at 508-347-9062 or Ali Cleveland on the roads collecting for Relay. The at 508-347-2029 or visit the Relay For Life team, carrying their familiar purple of the Greater Southbridge Area Web ‘PIZZA & LAFTA’ FUNDRAISER buckets, will set up a collection point site at www.relayforlife.org/gtrsouth- on Main Street in Dudley on May 2 bridgeareama or visit www.cancer.org. TICKLES THE FUNNY BONE from 8 a.m. to noon and on Main KITCHEN GADGET RAFFLE Street in Charlton from 8 a.m. to noon SOUTHBRIDGE — Approximately 200 people attended the Relay For Life fundraiser held on May 9. While team members hope Going along with the Relay For Life Saturday, March 21 at the VFW Hall, 219 Everett St. Hosted by the relay team "Pawfect that everyone will stop and make a "Cooking For A Cure" theme for this Pals" the night was a huge success. Napoli's Pizza supplied the food and world renowned donation to their "bucket brigade," year's Relay, Lou DeMauro, owner of comedian, Sheila Van Dyke brought the jokes. The fund raiser brought in more than there will be plenty of room for those Knifepro Mobile Knife Sharpening, $1100 to go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Greater Southbridge Area not wishing to donate to pass around has generously donated $200 worth of for cancer research, education, awareness and patient support. For more information about the collection area without delay. kitchen gadgets, knives, etc. and put the Relay For Life, contact Ali Cleveland at 774-641-8060 or Jackie Brogna at 508-347-9062 together a raffle basket that is on dis- or visit www.relayforlife.org/gtrsouthbridgeareama . SHINE UP FOR SUMMER play at Ed Stearns Dressed Meats, The Lucky Charms will sponsor a Route 169 in Charlton. Chances are $1 car wash on Saturday, May 30 from 9 to each. The raffle drawing will be held at miss out on an evening of guaranteed Team Lucky Charms is getting ready 2 pm at St. Christopher's Church on the annual Taste of the Community in laughter and fun. Call now for your to shine up your car, just in time for Route 20 in Brimfield. April. tickets. Easter! The Charms will be sponsor- PUBLICK HOUSE DINNER PIZZA PARTY BAKE SALE ing a car wash on Saturday, April 11 from 8 to 1 pm at C&R Tire on Route 20 The Publick House in Sturbridge Team Pawfect Pals is bringing back Don’t need to bake this Easter! You in Sturbridge. A donation will be made will sponsor an all-you-can-eat buffet their popular Evening of Pizza and can get some great goodies at the bake to the team for each car washed. to benefit the Relay for Life of the Lafta on Saturday, March 21 at the sale being sponsored by Team Pawfect BRUNCH IN BRIMFIELD Greater Southbridge Area on June 15 VFW Post, 219 Everett St., Pals from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The menu will Southbridge. Cocktails and pizza will April 11 at the Sturbridge Wal-Mart. The Lucky Charms will present a include baked chicken, mashed pota- be served from 6 to 7 p.m., with the The Pals have become known for their great brunch on Saturday, April 18 at toes, ziti with sauce and a tossed salad. show slated to start at 7. Tickets for great baked goods, made with love for a St. Christopher's Parish Hall on Route Adult tickets are $13; tickets for chil- this fun-filled evening are $10 per per- great cause! 20 in Brimfield. Tickets are $10 per dren ages 4-13 are $5. son and are available from Ron or SPARKLE FOR EASTER person and must be purchased in Reservations are not required. Lucille at 508-347-3826. This event was advance. There is only one seating, a sellout the last time around, so don’t beginning at 10:30 am. Please contact

Mac & Cheese Fest 09

The Gateway Players’ team your seats (space is limited), Name:Is it a vegetarian dish Y N Entrants receive free admis- Drama Dearies presents Mac & * Have you got a Mac & Cheese ______vegan Y N gluten free Y N sion to the event. No corporate Cheese Fest 09, a judged tast- recipe you think could be a win- Town: entries please. ing/fundraising event at 2 p.m. ner? Prepare a dish serving at ______Dishes are to arrive at the Entry forms or information Sunday, May 17 at the VFW, 291 least 25 people of this comfort Phone:Southbridge V.F.W. at 1:30 p.m. should be provided by May 4 to Everett St. Local residents will food and see what the judges ______for guest judging. The Public is Gateway Players, PO Box 171, compete for the best Macaroni think. The only rule is that your Recipe Title: invited to begin tasting at 2 p.m. Southbridge, MA 01550 or email and Cheese dish and you may dish must contain at least pasta ______Crockpot entries are welcome. information to [email protected] help judge your favorite. and cheese. Does your dish contain: Chafing dishes will be avail- or call 508-765-4531 or register Donation is $10 per person. A MAC & CHEESE FEST ’09 Meat Y N Fish Y N able, although bringing your your Mac & Cheese in the com- cash bar will be available. ENTRY FORM Poultry Y N Nuts Y N own is appreciated. petition. Call 508-765-4531 to reserve On site ovens are available.

Relay For Life June 19-20 McMahon Field, Dresser Street 18 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 3, 2009 SPORTS Northbridge, Tantasqua open new season

Northbridge and ing the 11-1 victory and the Tantasqua took to the field Tantasqua girls winning 10-2. (and tennis courts) Friday, Tantasqua hosted junior var- March 27 to open the spring sity baseball and softball season. The Tantasqua varsi- games, along with boys’ var- ty baseball and softball teams sity tennis games. The traveled to Northbridge, with Northbridge JV’ers earned a the Northbridge boys earn- 4-2 victory.

David Dore photos Jillian Beaudry, 6, and her brother, Benjamin, 9, both of Brimfield, watch the Tantasqua-Northbridge JV softball contest while wrapped in their sleeping bags.

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BY NICK ETHIER Warriors in No. 1 singles with a The No. 2 doubles team of and Katie Sotar defeated Erin SPORTS STAFF WRITER 6-0, 6-0 victory over Adam Malone and Camden Phillips and Amy Holmes, 6-0, 6- If the opening matches for the Northbridge’s Andrew Haas. Pease defeated Adam Pietruska 0. Tantasqua boys’ and girls’ tennis Cale McSweeney swept David and James Sawyer, 6-1, 6-0. • No. 2 doubles: Lauren teams are any indication, the Rixham in No. 2 singles, 6-0, 6-0. The Tantasqua girls were just Burdick and Emily King defeat- Warriors could be in for success- Warriors No. 3 man Robbie as impressive in their easy win ed Amanda Donati and Alex ful campaigns. Warren provided another sweep over the Rams. Results are as fol- Bohush, 6-0, 6-2. The boys and girls each defeat- over Northbridge, defeating lows: ed Northbridge, 5-0, on Friday, Joseph Susienka, 6-0, 6-0. • No. 1 singles: Katie Morrissey March 27. The doubles teams for defeated Olivia Marchi, 6-0, 6-0. David Dore photo The boys only yielded one Tantasqua were equally impres- • No. 2 singles: Laura Montross Robbie Warren, who plays third singles game to the Rams, while the girls sive, as No. 1 team Kris Meunier defeated Bryanna Mellen, 6-0, 6-0. for Tantasqua, gets ready to hit the only gave up two. and Dan Piascik blanked • No. 3 singles: Rachael Nichols ball against Northbridge’s Joseph For the boys, Matt Mailhot Northbridge’s Stephen Mingolla defeated Samantha Kidd, 6-0, 6-0. Susienka Friday, March 27. Warren started things off for the and Darien Masterson, 6-0, 6-0. • No. 1 doubles: Joanna Ying prevailed in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. First collegiate start memorable for Lowe BRIMFIELD NATIVE TOSSES ONE-HITTER FOR MASS. MARITIME ACADEMY

BY NICK ETHIER statement. rhythm again to preserve the com- “I hope that the team will do bet- SPORTS STAFF WRITER Making his first collegiate start plete game shutout. ter than we did last year,” he said. After playing baseball and gradu- March 21 and taking the mound in With his father, Christopher, in “We’re supposed to be better this ating from Tantasqua Regional the nightcap of a doubleheader with attendance, Lowe didn’t disappoint, year. I just hope I can help con- High School last year, Brimfield’s Rivier, Lowe retired 16 straight bat- as he also fanned four Rivier bat- tribute with my pitching.” Jared Lowe set off to Massachusetts ters before succumbing his first, ters. Along with his complete game Maritime Academy, where he found and only, hit of the contest. “My family is always there to sup- shutout, Lowe appeared in relief a spot on the Buccaneers’ roster. He went the distance (7-0) for a port me, no matter how far away we duty earlier in the season. His num- And to say that Lowe’s career complete game one-hitter, picking are,” Lowe said. bers are very impressive (one hit in with Mass. Maritime started off up an 11-0 decision. With the sweep of Rivier and eight innings, five strikeouts, two strongly would be quite the under- “At first, starting off, I’m normal- Lyndon State a day later (March 22), walks), and this comes from a fresh- ly nervous no matter what,” Lowe the Buccaneers currently sit at 4-3, man nine months removed from said in a telephone interview. with a perfect mark of 4-0 at home. graduating as a Warrior. “When I got into the fifth inning I After hearing about the success of With such a terrific start from Courtesy photo noticed the no-hitter was going, but the Mass. Maritime team a year ago, Lowe, he, as well as the rest of the Brimfield’s Jared Lowe made his first col- that’s when I basically lost it.” Lowe hopes that his pitching can Buccaneers, has a very bright base- legiate start for Massachusetts Maritime But Lowe, a right-hander whose help make the Bucs even more suc- ball future ahead. Academy last weekend, giving up only best pitch is his fastball, found his cessful this spring. one hit to earn the victory.

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County interested in participating in the Sturbridge area but attending private American Legion baseball this summer are schools outside the region may also be eligible Slow Pitch Softball Sturbridge Legion to encouraged to come to the sign-up meeting to to play on the team. determine their geographic eligibility and to Players born after Jan. 1, 1990 are eligible to League looking for players hold baseball signups meet the new coaches. take part in Legion baseball. Interested play- Sturbridge Legion has Tantasqua as its base ers should bring a photocopy of their birth Player signups are being taken for a men’s The Sturbridge Legion baseball team will school, but players from Southbridge High certificate to the signups. 39-year-old and over Slow Pitch Softball hold registrations for players interested in School, Quaboag Regional High School, The team will hold tryouts in late May. League. Play on Sunday mornings in trying out for the 2009 team at 4 p.m. Saturday, Quabbin Regional High School and North For more information, contact manager Southbridge. Teams are formed through a April 4 at Post 109 on Main Street (Route 20) in Brookfield High School may be eligible to par- Dave Gustafson at (508) 347-1507. draft. For more information, contact Dick Lisi Sturbridge. ticipate on the team. Ballplayers residing in at (508) 765-9643 or [email protected]. Baseball players in western Worcester GOT DUCK? 18TH ANNUAL DUCK PLUCK Rain or Sunday, April 26, 2009 Shine! WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA Children’s games: 11am -2:00pm Duck Pluck at 2pm.

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For more information Call: Harrington Hospital Volunteer Office at 508-765-9771 ext. 2747 20 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 3, 2009 Expedition aims to pull region together

SOURCE TO SEA TO EXPLORE QUINEBAUG, TRIBUTARIES

BY GUS STEEVES Key in that history is the nine-week long Source to Sea STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Quinebaug River, lifeline of the Expedition, a long calendar of SOUTHBRIDGE — Many people region since long before Europeans canoe trips and other events cele- take water for granted, but without had ever heard of the New World. brating the river. it, our area would not have devel- Starting next month, the Last “Other parts of the country are oped the way it did. Green Valley is showcasing the losing their water resources, and we’re really fortunate here that the Last Green Valley has really abun- dant resources, but it’s not going to stay clean if we don’t take care of it,” said Charlene Perkins-Cutler, LGV’s executive director. “… We’re concerned people aren’t aware of how connected they are to the river and, through it, to Long Island Sound.” “We couldn’t believe how many people wanted to do this,” Cutler added later. “There are a lot of frus- trated paddlers out there. A huge constituency came out of the wood- work for this.” Just a few of the participants in last April’s Lions Club Canoe Race await their send- Cutler said the series of events off at Turner’s Field, Sturbridge. grew out of volunteer water quali- ty monitoring efforts in various communities. Some of them, such as the French River Connection’s its fish, [beaver] pelts, things like He noted that stretch of the river effort, are actually on tributaries, that to survive,” White said. has become significantly cleaner in the network of which reaches as “There were many bands of recent years, in large part due to far north as Leicester, east into Nipmuc through Southbridge, the effort of Clayton Cooley, who Rhode Island and west into central Webster and Connecticut,” with boated it and pulled out large quan- Connecticut. She said the ultimate some of the better known ones tities of junk a few years ago. goal of the expedition is to show being the Pegans of Webster (from “I’m a very, very small cog” in how all kinds of activities connect which White descends), the the source-to-sea planning, Pickren that network together and have far- Wabaquasset in Woodstock and the added, noting he helped with map- reaching impacts and promote Quaboags in Brookfield. ping in the Southbridge area. inter-town cooperation, among Historically, the Nipmuc also The basic intention of Source to other things. occupied much of central Sea is to make it possible for people “We hope people take greater Massachusetts, living a lifestyle canoeing or kayaking the river and responsibility in their own space that combined agriculture — “they its tributaries to do the entire for the stewardship of the entire grew the ‘Three Sisters,’ corn, length in a series of events timed region,” she said. beans and squash,” White said — so that events on tributaries join But it’s also to have some fun and with hunting and fishing. Only two the mainstem at the same time. promote the human community. bands survive today, essentially Cutler notes, however, that some Events start Friday, April 17 in composites of people descended sections are only passable by Union, Conn., at Bigelow Hollow from other bands — the whitewater-skilled boaters. State Park’ s Mashapaug Pond boat Chaubunagungamaug in Webster Being near the source, most of ramp, where the first canoe will be and Hassanamisco in Grafton. the Southbridge area events are in anointed with water from the Since the Nipmuc era, the river the first month. Among them are: river’s real has become home to people from a April 17 — Quinebaug River source — an medley of ethnicities and has both Kickoff at Bigelow Hollow, Union, impassable fueled and been abused by the Conn. stream flowing growth of industry. Years ago, the April 18 — French River Kickoff into Sturbridge’s river ran with raw sewage and mul- at Greenbriar Park, North Oxford, Leadmine Pond tiple colors of toxic dyes from tex- and Grand Trunk Trail cleanup — carried there tile and other plants. While those along the river from Holland to in a hand-made are gone (except maybe in the sedi- Southbridge gourd. ments), the river still faces other April 20 — Source to Sea buffet Doing the hon- intrusions worth watching, includ- dinner, Publick House, Sturbridge. ors, although ing pesticides, flushed prescription April 22 — Earth Day events he’s careful to drugs and road runoff. around the area say it’s not a cer- “We have a really healthy water- April 25 — Quinebaug River emony, is shed now, but it won’t stay that way Canoe Trail paddle and Source to Sturbridge resi- unless we’re careful,” Cutler said. Sea 5K running race, both starting dent Ken White, “… We’ve seen a lot of improve- in Holland, and French River a Nipmuc ment [especially in recent cleanup, Thompson, Conn. Indian. His peo- decades], but the more we’re aware April 26 — Annual Lions Club ple have lived in of, the more we realize we need to canoe race, Fiskdale to Westville the area for cen- do.” Park, plus French River paddle, turies, inhabit- Ken Pickren has seen that first Oxford to Webster. ing many small hand. As chairman of May 2 — Quinebaug River pad- villages along Southbridge’s trails committee and dle, two parts: Southbridge to the river and conservation commission, he has Thompson (Fabyan) and Fabyan to nearby lakes and been active in water issues for West Thompson Lake. giving the river years. This year, as part of Earth The complete schedule is avail- its name, which Day cleanup efforts, Pickren plans able at www.lastgreenvalley.org means “long to take a group along the proposed water,” he said. rail trail stretch between the Big Y Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- “All through and Papermill Pond “just so the 909-4135 or by e-mail at this area, they participants of Source to Sea have [email protected]. used the river for a clean venue,” he said. RIGHT NOW IT’S 45º IN AMSTERDAM. WHICH WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW ...IF YOU WERE THERE.

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Laminate Small Improvements Can Make Counter Redo Your House a Home

BY TRESA ERICKSON (StatePoint) ing an architect he realized he didn’t need What kind of countertops do you For years, homeowners looked to major renovations. He simply needed to have in your kitchen and bathroom? increase the value of their houses to turn add a doorway so the middle room could Quartz? Granite? Concrete? Laminate? a profit when they sold them a few years be accessed from another entrance to Many homeowners have laminate, and later. In today’s economy, because families change the flow. unlike some materials, laminate does are planning on living in their homes * Rethink Existing Spaces: Sometimes not stand up as well to wear and tear. It longer term, these living spaces now need you don’t need to add a room, just rethink is much more susceptible to damage to become more meaningful. and repurpose an existing one. Most older than harder materials like quartz and The warmer months are a great time to homes were built with formal dining granite. Nicks, scratches and burn get started on small projects to help you rooms that are only used once or twice a marks are not uncommon on laminate better enjoy your house. For some home- year. Consider inexpensively converting countertops that have been around for owners this means repurposing rooms to your unused dining room into a guest bed- a while. Not all homeowners can afford make them more functional. For others, room, home office, music room or library. to replace their old laminate counter- it’s about making outdoor spaces focal A garage can become a family room, or an tops, however. If you are among them, points for entertaining. outdoor storage room can be converted do not despair. You can still have beau- “During the housing boom, people into a summer kitchen. Think of the ebb tiful countertops simply by painting viewed their homes as investment proper- and flow of your household, and be cre- your old laminate countertops. ties and flippable,” says architect Kevin ative with what you have. Painting laminate countertops Harris, a member of The American * Consider Changing Things Back: For a requires a bit of time, so before you Institute of Architects (AIA) and former while, the trend was to create separate attempt it, make sure you can do with- chair of its small projects committee. state-of-the-art, theater-style media rooms. out your kitchen or bathroom for a few “For most families, their house is their However, this design was isolated from the days. To paint your laminate counter- largest investment, and while resale value rest of the home and family members’ tops, you will need these supplies: is important, so is livability. It’s time to activities. Now, media rooms are integrat- • Dropcloths rethink and rearrange our houses to be ed into family rooms to create more of a • TSP solution homes and use them for what they are den experience. • Rags really for - spending quality time with fam- • Old toothbrush ily and friends,” he adds. * Look Outdoors For More Living Space: • Denatured alcohol Before embarking on improvement proj- Outdoor living spaces easily can be • Painter's tape ects to make your home more livable, con- designed for year-round use. Not only do • 120-grit and 220-grit sandpaper sider the following: they increase a house’s value, they facili- You can inexpensively repurpose existing rooms to make • Electric sander * Plan Properly: Architects who special- tate friendship with neighbors, by increas- them more usable. • Tackcloths ize in residential renovations can help you ing your ability to entertain larger groups. • Oil-based primer recognize what works and what doesn’t. Outdoor spaces can include covered • Oil-based paint in the colors you Their design skills will ensure your home porches, summer kitchens, portable BBQ desire will accommodate your family’s needs pits and outdoor fireplaces, all of which • Marine varnish or polyurethane within an affordable budget. An architect can be outfitted to increase your home’s • Paintbrushes and rollers also can help “green” your home, making energy efficiency. A covered porch only • Paint trays it more environmentally-friendly and costs the price of some roofing and floor- Once you have all of the supplies, energy efficient, resulting in ongoing cost ing, and decks can be built with inexpen- you can get started. First, cover the savings. sive pressure-treated wood. floor with dropcloths and remove * Bigger Isn’t Always Better: You may “Any home improvement project should everything from your countertops. not need major improvements. Small help your family connect and enjoy the Then follow these directions: changes can have big impact. One home- house more thoroughly. And by planning 1. Clean the countertops with TSP owner, for example, lived in a “railroad” ahead with an architect, you can keep solution, following the manufacturer's style home where you had to pass through costs down,” says Harris. instructions and using an old tooth- one room to get to the other, which was a For more home improvement ideas or to brush to get into any crevices. Rinse hindrance during parties. After consult- find a local architect, visit www.aia.org. and let dry. 2. Wipe the countertops with dena- tured alcohol to remove any remaining greasy residue. 3. Tape off all surfaces around the countertops. 4. Rough up the countertops with 120-grit sandpaper, being careful not to gouge the area. Remove the dust creat- ed with a tackcloth. 5. Prime the countertops and let dry. 6. Sand the primed countertops with 220-grit sandpaper to remove all brush and roller marks. Remove the dust cre- ated with a tackcloth. 7. Apply a coat of paint to the coun- tertops. Let dry. 8. Sand the first coat of paint with *plus service fee where applicable. 220-grit sandpaper to remove brush and roller marks. Remove the dust cre- ated with a tackcloth. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you are satisfied with the results. Two to three coats of paint are ideal. 10. Sand the final coat with 220-grit sandpaper, remove the dust created with a tackcloth and apply several coats of marine varnish or polyurethane, following the manufac- turer's directions. Sand between each coat. This is the basic process for painting laminate countertops. Keep in mind that if your countertops are extremely damaged, paint may not disguise everything. Using a faux finish tech- nique, however, may help. Various faux finishing techniques are available to recreate the look of stone like mar- ble and granite. Conduct a search to find out what kind of faux finish you would like to create on your counter- tops, practice the technique on a piece of plywood and then go for it. You could end up with such authentic-look- ing results that no one can tell the dif- ference. When you have completed painting your laminate countertops, make sure you keep them looking good by using cutting boards and trivets. Don't slice vegetables or put hot pans directly on the countertops, or you could end up nicking or burning the paint. Be care- ful with dish drainers as well. Make sure there is a tray to catch all of the runoff from freshly washed dishes. The more moisture the countertops come into contact with, the more like- ly the paint will bubble. Take care of your freshly painted laminate counter- tops and they will serve you well for years to come, or at least until you have enough money to replace them.

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SOLD SOLD SOLD ONON DEPOSIT ONON DEPOSIT SOLD WEBSTER LAKE - Lake Access from WEBSTER – 13 Highcrest Park! DUDLEY – 160 Dudley Oxford Rd! DUDLEY – 221 W. Main St! DUDLEY – 40 Hall Road! Automotive OXFORD – 13 Park Street! Lots of OXFORD – 26-1 Thayer Pond Dr! DUDLEY – 109 W. Main St! Stately this Beautiful 8 Rm Contemp Colonial! 5Rm Townhouse! Move Right In! Fully 8Rm Cape! New Paint, Carpets, & SS Convenient! 6 Rm Cape/Ideal Business Sales & Service! Good Location! 13,566 Character! 11+Rms! 4 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 4Rm Condo! 816’ Garden Unit! Brick Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! 9' Ceilings! Crowns! S.S. Applianced! Applianced Kit! Spacious Liv Rm! 2 Huge Appliances! Fireplace! Hrdwds! Location! 23,500' Lot! Liv Rm w/Carpet Sq Ft Lot w/9,000 Sq Ft of Paved Parking Beautiful Hrdwds & Built-ins! Potential Water View! Recently Remodeled! Single Fam w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Cherry Cabs, Granite! Center Isl! Bdrms! 1.5 tile Baths! Ample Closet 4Bdrms! 2.5Baths! Mstr Bath w/Marble over Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master & Den Lot/Sales Display Area! 2 Stall 26X32' In-Law/Apt. on the 2nd Flr! Applianced! Marble Tile Bath! Family! Business Zoned! Live & Work Frplcd! Hrdwds! 20x26 Fam Rm! w/Hrdwds! 2 Second Flr Bdrms 1 Bedroom! Central Air! Pool! From Here! Park Like Grounds! 6/7 Rms! Space Throughout! Recent Carpet & Tile! FamRm! 2Tier Deck! 2Car Gar! .82 Garage! 2 Free Standing Offices/Storage Lots of Space & Storage! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Rms! 3 Baths! "Marble" Baths! Glass Sinks! 2.5 Baths! Paint! Central Air! Priced to Sell! Acre! Below Assessment! w/Hrdwds! Porch! Garage w/Storage! 3 Sheds! Excellent Location! Barn/Garage/Workshop/Loft Area! Move-in Condition! Yr Old Roof & Vinyl Siding! Brand New Furnace! Check It Out!!! 3 Bdrms! Gas Heat! C/Air! $134,900.00 $244,900.00 $129,900.00 $189,900.00 $119,900.00 $369,900.00 $599,900.00 $189,900.00

NEW LISTING NEW PRICE WEBSTE LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE Access - WEBSTER LAKE – 810 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE Spectacular 10 Rm 1401 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare Find! 118 Middle Pond – South Pond! 80’ Lakeside Ave! More Land & House for Ideal Garden Unit w/Water Views! w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Island! Custom End Unit! Marina/Lake 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of South Almost New! Custom Quality 8Rms! All the Waterfront Lot! One of the Absolute Best Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Custom Less $$/Taxes! Idle Your Boat to Open 10 Beautiful Acres! Sandy Beach! Fantastic Colonial! Panoramic Views! Granite Kit! Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! Appliances! Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! Extra’s! Beautiful Sunrises! Applianced! Shorelines on the Lake! Perfectly Level! Waters! Swim Just Steps Away! Nature Lakeside Pool! 1100’ of Yr Round Living or Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Custom Floor Plan! Hardwoods/ Marble/ Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Facing Sandy Beach! Western Exposure Across want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Limestone! 2 Bdrms - Master Bdrm - Lovers Back Yard! 7 Rm Contemp Cape! as 2nd Home! Applianced! 5 Rms! 2 the Widest Expanse of the Lake with Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Rm! Level Kitchens! Beautifully Landscaped! Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! Office! Frplcd Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Baths Total! CAir! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Professionally Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! 26X30' Garage! Roof 07! Siding 09! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Level! 2.5 Baths! Don't Pass it By! Sunsets to Die For! 10,183’! Garage! And More! $214,900.00 Town Services! $325,000.00 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Garage! CAir! Gas Heat! CVac! $589,900.00 2Car Garage! Irrigation! $679,900.00 $349,900.00 $699,900.00 And Much More! $899,900.00 2 BOAT SLIPS! $429,900.00

NEW PRICE NEW LISTING WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond! WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular 6 S. Point Rd! Middle 7 Rm Colonial w/Character & Charm! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' South Pond - Southern Exposure! 95' Pond! Prime Southwestern Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! 22 Bates Point Rd! Western Exposure! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Waterfront! Ideal Summer or Yr Round Exposure – Spectacular Sunsets! Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Sunsets! 8+ Room Cape! Ideal 2nd Home or Enjoy Year Rd! Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Use! 9,823' Lot! Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 80’ Waterfront! Level 31,005’Lot! Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! 2 Living Levels! 2 Kitchens! Fireplaced! Hardwoods! 2/3 Bdrms! 2 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! 16x29’ Lake Facing Family Room! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Full Walk-out 7Rms! 2 Complete Kitchens! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 1.5Baths! Garage! $459,900.00 Baths! Enjoy Nearby Indian Ranch! Ever Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Lower Level - Finish for More Rms! 3Bdrms! 3 Baths! Sandy Beach! 3/4 Bedrooms! Ideal Second Home or Changing Water Views! $399,900.00 Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Year Round Use! Hardwoods! Carport! In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Priced Below Assessed Value! Garage! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! $229,900.00 Additional Adjacent Buildable Gardens! Security! And More! $398,900.00 $649,900.00 Each $399,900.00 C/Air! And More! $1,699,900.00 $599,900.00 Waterfront Lot! $209,900.00 $749,900.00

Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009 SPENCER: Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc 508-885-3443 WEBSTER: Webster Commons D 1:00-4:00 Weichert Realtors 877-752-3200 SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2009 BROOKFIELD: 35 River Street SF 1:00-2:00 $134,900 Allworth Realtors 508-509-3833 CHARLTON: 23 Dodge Road SF 1:00-2:00 $375,000 Allworth Realtors 508-509-3833 3-B S. Sturbridge Road B 2:30-3:30 $149,900 Allworth Realtors 508-509-3833 DUDLEY: 8 Warsaw Avenue C 12:00-2:00 $119,900 Re/Max One/Susan Browning 508-579-8533 Tobin Farms SF 1:00-4:00 $399,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn 508-943-7669 OXFORD: 9 Thembi Ct SF 2:30-4:30 Weichert Realtors/ 877-752-3200 SOUTHBRIDGE: 138 Riverview Place Unit C C 11:00-12:00 $94,900 Allworth Realty 508-509-3833 SPENCER: Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc 508-885-3443 10 Valley Drive View SF 12:00-2:00 $309,000 Weichert Realtors 877-752-3200 39 William Road SF 12:30-2:00 Weichert Realtors/Sandy Grzyb 877-752-3200 STURBRIDGE: 1 Kelly Road-Park Wide D 1:00-3:00 Sturbridge Retirement Co-op/Mary 508-347-3212 WEBSTER: 47 Lake Parkway SF 12:00-2:00 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn 508-943-7669 Webster Commons D 1:00-4:00 Weichert Realtors 877-752-3200 THOMPSON, CT: 7 Walker Road SF/M 1:00-4:00 $214,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger 508-769-3823 Friday, April 3, 2009 • THE VILLAGER • 5

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WEBSTER - $249,900 WEBSTER - $699,900 WEBSTER - $259,900 WEBSTER - $189,900 OXFORD - $229,900 WEBSTER - $349,900 Ranch w/rear apt, total 9 rms, 4br Waterfront! Your own 98 ft Open floor plan Cape, new kitch Clean 2-Family 5/4 rms, 2.5ba, Large 2000sf Colonial on 3 plus You’ll be impressed! Young 2-fam, To view these properties please visit 2.5ba, hdwd flrs, firepl, FHW heat, Peninsula. Waterview from every w/island, 6-8 rms 3 br 2 full ba, FR, farmer’s prch, walk-out fin bsmt, 2- acres, 8rm 4br 2.5ba, fireplace, mstr bdrm w/private roof gar, walk to bus/stores room, 9-10 rms, 4 docks, more! coal stove, deck, lge level yard. car gar, fenced yd, walk to bus/stores hardwood/tile, 2-car gar, private deck,views of Webster Lake www.IngerC.com 28 Slater Street 131 Birch Island Road 66 Cushing Road 11 Deslauriers Avenue 41 Joe Jenny Road 285 Killdeer Road

Real Estate on the Rise! Hope is proud to donate a portion of every commission to a local non-profit charity of OUR clients choice! Sharon Pelletier June Cazeault Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle 43 East Main St. • Webster, MA 01570 Broker Owner Sales Associate Broker- Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera www.hope2own.com 508.943.4333 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Now offering rental services $8,000 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Charlton: COUNTRY CHARMER set Southbridge: BETTER THAN NEW! Holland: Cute & Cozy Ranch on Beautiful Custom Built Ranch in Serene on 2.68 acres! 6 rooms 3 bedrooms Country setting! BUILT in 2007! 5 rooms PEN HOUSE 1/2 acre! 4 rooms 2 bedrooms! O 3 bedrooms 2 baths! Livingroom has 1 1/2baths. Spacious livingroom/din- 12-2PM SUN vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace. Stainless Vinyl sided. Fully applianced. ing room combo with new flooring! steel appliances! Nice Deck to see wildlife Woodstove. Portable Garage. from! 2 car heated garage! Must see! First floor master bedroom with bath. $289,900. Large private level yard on quiet Full walkin attic which could convert Directions:Main to West to Dennison to country road. Move in condition. to more living area! Garage. Circular Dennison Ln to Dennison Xroads to #31 Servant Way. Not a foreclosure! $144,900! drive. Level pasture land! $209,900. 90 Worcester Road Webster $279,900. 22 Eagle Drive, Dudley Southbridge: Lovely antique Cape! 8 Southbridge: SPECTACULAR HOME on Southbridge: Grand Victorian Home with 2 bedroom apartment! 7 rooms 3 bedroom Spacious 2,361 sf custom cape! Business zoned! Spacious Custom Tri-Level! rooms 4 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths. Full bath Cohasse Country Club Golf Course! BEAUTI- 1 1/2 baths. Curved staircase! Huge Superb location for professional bldg or very fine has new tub, vanity & commode. Large 8 rooms 4 bedrooms 3 baths! First floor Fully Renovated, Fabulous Flr Plan FUL kitchen/ family room w/ woodstove! personal residence!! Quality craftsmanship & rooms. First floor familyroom or formal master bedroom suite! Fireplace livingroom ~ Beautiful Décor - Frplcd Living Rm - Wonderful for family gatherings! Enclosed extraordinarily well maintained! 4 huge brs. 2 like diningroom. Large laundry room/pantry on overlooking private backyard! Lower level porch! 3600sf of living area! Plus wonder- Mstr BR w/Priv Bath! LL Family Rm, 1st floor. Nice Nice yard with pool! Walking perfect in-law potential! Updated custom ful curb appeal w/wrought iron fencing. new ceramic full baths ~ 1 on ea level! Gleaming distance to hospital, downtown. $174,900. kitchen with island and pantry closet! Over Huge level yard w/2 car garage. Over 1/2 hardwood floors throughout! Beautifully unique Central Air ~ Attd Garage Not a short sale or foreclosure! Move in 2200 sf of living area not including the lower acre. Near hospital. Reduced to $179,900. kitchen! 30x24 LL workshop! $275,000 condition! level! $319,900. Needs bank approval.

23 FISKDALE ROAD APARTMENTS BROOKFIELD, MA 01506 New Homes Quaboag Valley 508-867-4555 ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR WAIT LIST Ranches starting @ $239,900. Real Estate ASTORWOOD PLACE, Spencer, MA Capes and Colonials available Warren: Pristine Colonial home, 3/br, 2 full baths, room w/propane stove, formal LR & DR, partial- open floor plan w/FP in LR, eat in kitchen w/gran- ly finished basement, farmer’s porch, 2 car garage. custom priced starting @ $249,900. ite counter tops & new tile floors, DR w/wainscot- $329,900 Call Lisa Caron 508-341-8299 ONE bedroom apartments including appliances, ample parking, on-site laundry, ing & hardwoods, 1st floor laundry, large master Building locations from 1 to 6 acres suite w/walk in closet, central vac, 2 car garage, Brookfield: community room, alarm systems, rents based on income, utilities include. farmer’s porch, great commuter location w/privacy. Great Price! This very clean & well available in Oxford, Sturbridge, $249,900 Call Michelle Terry 508-735-8744 maintained 2/br mobile home is located on a nice If needed, please request a wheelchair accessible unit. corner lot w/carport & attached 3 season screen Holland & Brimfield. room. Recent updates include roof & new floors You must be at least 62 years of age or disabled (regardless of age), East Brookfield: WOW!! Nice house 3-4/brs, new throughout; bright & sunny kitchen w/full length income must be within the USDA, Rural Development income guidelines. Prices vary according to location. kitchen, formal DR & large LR both w/hard- windows, park fee $170/mo. $56,000 plus park woods, corner FP, 2/brs on 1st floor, 2 large bed- share Call Lisa Caron 508-341-8299 For an application please contact: Prices subject to change. rooms on 2nd floor, all new paint, light fixtures & flooring, enclosed 3 season porch, nice flat lot North Brookfield: Escape Estates 508-347-7208. w/trails out back, great commuter location, perfect Antique Queen Anne cross- starter home. $159,900 Call Michelle Terry 508- gabled Victorian lovingly cared for by the same SK Management Co Inc escapeestateshomebuilders.com 735-8744 family for 85 years. Beautiful woodwork through- out, spacious rooms /hardwoods, wide pine floors, PO Box 250, New Ipswich, NH 03071 2 staircases, room for expansion w/additional Brookfield: Pristine move-in-ready 9/RM 3/bdrs on 3rd level, lovely yard, nice neighbor- 603-878-2400 or TDD 603-878-1326 $175,000 Call Kris Colonial in a family friendly cul-de-sac, minutes to hood, in-law potential. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. major routes. Features: bright & open floor plan, Casucci 508-784-0655 bead board kitchen w/oak cabs, gorgeous family

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TOOMEY-LOVETT, INC. CANDLEWOOD ESTATES -STOP RENTING! Uncle Sam’s EAST BROOKFIELD – Charming antique farmhouse OAKHAM – Privately set mini-farm comes with free wild www.C21TLC.com $8,000 Stimulus. Low Rates.. Spring Price! 1200 sq ft ranch LEICESTER - Four bedroom cape near Worcester, turkeys and deer. Twelve acres of woods and some open for with garage. 2 full baths, cathedral ceiling living room with on nice country lot. Three bedrooms, fireplace, potential corral. This four bedroom home is self sufficient for Gas fire place. Custom kitchen, granite counters, all appli- hardwoods and built ins make this home welcom- half acre lot, newer septic some updates done but heat and hot water, you could almost heat for free. First floor ances included, C/A Beautiful yard and area just minutes to ing. Wrap around porch for the nice weather. Near needs your ideas to make it better. Detached master suite. Screen room, deck combo. Detached multi major routes. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Come take a look. story barn could be future business site. Tranquil setting is CENTURY 21 Quaboag Lake and South Pond. $179,900 garage. $183,000 SWEEPSTAKES You will be glad you did. $229,900 still time to pick colors close to major routes and conveniences. $369,000 Visit our OPEN HOUSES and register to win a $1000 (monthly drawing!) Close a home with a CENTURY 21 AGENT EAST BROOKFIELD - Beautiful Colonial loaded CHARLTON - Two bedroom condo, beautiful new interi- SOUTHBRIDGE - Nice mortgage helper near HARDWICK – Three unit building would make a great from 2/1/09-6/30/09 w/upgrades-open livingroom w/floor to ceiling fieldstone or with ceramic tile in kitchen & bath, new tilt windows, Harrington Hospital. Many original features in owners fireplace, large kitchen w/granite counters, master suite owner occupied property with one large three bedroom and be in drawing w/2 huge walk-in closets, masterbath w/whirlpool tub. w/d hookups, new carpet. Large yard with inground unit including fireplace and beamed ceiling. Hardwood unit. The other two units are a one and two bedroom. for $21,000 Oversized great room. .Great commuter location Not a pool. Units include new appliances. Whole complex on floors in both units, nice neighborhood setting near Some updates are done in the smaller apartments but the drive-by, so much value for the price! $329,900 three acres. Easy access to pike. $125,900 Westville Rec. Area. Two bedrooms per unit. $225,000 three bedroom needs some work. $158,000 270 Main St., Spencer TAX CREDIT (508) 885-3443 Buy a home in 2009 85 East Main St., and claim a possible West Brookfield $8000 tax credit!!! WEST BROOKFIELD – Come view one of the nicest WARE - Move right into this three bedroom, two SPENCER – Starting at $219,900 this newer sub-division antiques in town. Sellers have made many updates to this bath ranch with lots of updates. Nearly finished is in its second phase. Country location just off Route 31, local area builder offers some great standard features like Call us now (508) 867-7064 colonial home. Wonderful brick patio area off back with lower level, fenced yard, home is set back for pri- fireplace. Home has two pellet stoves to reduce heating Hardwoods, A/C and tile but there are more available. We to help Each office independently owned costs, granite counters in kitchen, huge master bedroom vacy. Nice area handy to pike. $175,000 now have four lots to choose from. Call and schedule and operated and fenced yard. $189,900 viewing today.

######################################################################################################################### ##################################################### Selling Your Home? Maher Real Estate $8000 TAX CREDIT FOR 508-832-5831 Auburn 1-800-563-7019 Fair Market Price www.century21maher.com • [email protected] FIRST TIME BUYERS! Sandra Loughlin Joyce Johnson Licensed in MA & CT Owner/Manager Owner/Broker Immediate Cash Flow 508-769-2605 508-958-1742 Keep building Equity Register at one of “our” Open Houses Pre-Approved tenant/buyers Consider Danielle Sue Ann Marie Ronald Helen Maryann Chic for April’s $1,000 Drawing! Therrien Kusz Sorensen Garabedian Vangsness Johnson Beland “Rent to Own lease option Purchase!” Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Call: 508-892-5155 And don’t forget about our Y 2 FAMIL Century 21 Sweepstakes Grand Prize of $21,000! NEW LISTING NEW LISTING (Close between 2/1/09 - 6/30/09 to be eligible) CHARLTON: 6RM, 3BR, totally DOUGLAS-Spacious 2 Family, 3BR DUDLEY: 6RM, 3BR Cape, Corner Remodeled from basement to roof! each unit, Hardwoods, Walk up lot, 1st fl Master BR, Fireplaced LR Seller Plumbing, heating, doors, windows attic, replacement windows, with built in bookcases! Breezeway, and bathroom! Hardwoods, garage. updated baths. Vinyl sided. sunroom, patio, attached garage. Representation Congratulations Jennifer Oko $220,000 Call 508-832-5831 $229,900 Call 508-832-5831 $169,000 Call 508-832-5831 from Sturbridge! Buyer February’s The Market Leader Representation $1000 Open House Winner! 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When used • Larkspur-Japanese beetles Even if you decided to kitchen a little tight? Take Take a walk through properly,these products may do the trick but • Marigolds-Mexican bean beetles, squash stick with your cabinets as a good, hard look at what's your home. How's your could harm beneficial insects, and when bugs, thrips, tomato hornworms and white- is, don't neglect replacing in your kitchen and elimi- kitchen holding up? Is it used improperly, they may lead to water pol- flies the hardware. You will be nate all of the pieces of starting to look a bit out- lution. To avoid the risks of chemical pesti- • Mint-ants, aphids, flea beetles and surprised what an effect furniture that you can do dated and worn? Perhaps cides, gardeners may want to try more natu- imported cabbage worms such a small change will without. Get rid of that it's time you changed that. ral alternatives to pest control. • Nasturtium-Colorado potato bugs, squash have. baker's rack and store your bugs and whiteflies Don't have a lot of money How's the lighting in cookbooks in a cabinet or to spend? No problem. You There are several natural alternatives to • Onions-bean leaf beetles, flea beetles, your kitchen? Not so drawer. Trade out your don't have to spend big chemical pesticides. These include non- Mexican bean beetles, mice and spider mites great? Replace it. Take large kitchen table for a bucks on a kitchen remod- detergent insecticidal soaps, garlic, hot pep- • Pennyroyal-ants down that brass chande- smaller one and move the el to make the room look per sprays and a mixture of one teaspoon of • Petunias-leafhoppers and Mexican bean lier from the 1970s and plants to the bay window good. With a few inexpen- liquid soap to one gallon of water. Even used beetles paint or replace it. Switch in the living room. Clear sive fixes, you give your dishwater or a forceful stream of water can • Potatoes-bean leaf beetles and Mexican out that tarnished brass the way for better traffic kitchen a whole new look. be used to dislodge some insects. bean beetles overhead light for a sleek flow in your kitchen. • Prostrate rosemary-slugs Paint is one of the easi- chrome one and that mus- Clutter taken hold of est and most inexpensive Along with making their own natural pes- • Radishes-cucumber beetles, Mexican tard-colored globe in the your kitchen? Put a stop to ways to transform the ticides, gardeners can add plants to their bean beetles, squash bugs and stinkbugs light above the sink for a it. Take a day to sort appearance of a room. lawns and gardens that have their own chem- • Rosemary-imported cabbage worms frosted white one. Lighting through drawers and cabi- Almost any surface in the ical defense systems that will repel certain • Rue-Japanese beetles fine, but need more of it? nets and clear away all of kitchen can be painted insects. Here is a brief list of plants and the • Sage-imported cabbageworms and toma- You don't have to hire an the clutter. Donate items from wooden cabinets to insects they repel: to hornworms electrician to install more you never or rarely use. laminate countertops to • Anise-aphids • Tansy-ants, cucumber beetles, Japanese lighting in your kitchen. Bring in trays, lazy Susans paneled walls to faded • Borage-tomato hornworms beetles and squash bugs You can find a variety of and other items to organ- linoleum. Go ahead, be • Chives-aphids and spider mites • Turnips-bean leaf beetles battery-operated fixtures ize the stuff remaining. brave and paint your • Cloves-spider mites • Wormwood-slugs that you can install your- Move small appliances off kitchen walls that bold • Common oleander-codling moths These are just some of the plants garden- self. If those won't work, the countertops and into a color you've always want- • Coriander-aphids and Colorado potato ers may want to try in place of chemical pes- consider adding a lamp cabinet. Get rid of the clut- ed. Brighten your dark bugs ticides. The more natural the means of pest somewhere in the room. ter and see how spacious cabinets and woodwork • French marigolds-root knot nematodes control, the safer a lawn and garden will be. Got an old ceiling fan in your kitchen becomes. with a fresh coat of white your kitchen that could Once you have given paint. Transform those old use an update but not in your kitchen a facelift, laminate countertops and your budget to replace it? don't forget to clean it. linoleum floors with a faux No big deal. Turn off the Nothing brightens up a finish resembling stone. breaker, grab a ladder and room like a thorough give your fan a good clean- cleaning. Wash those cabi- Want to make your fresh- ing. Remove the fan blades nets inside and out, scrub ly painted cabinets sing? and paint or replace them. that backsplash and floor, Give them new pulls. Add a new pull chain, and and scour those appli- Switching out old hard- your fan will look good as ances. Make your new ware for new will do won- new. kitchen sparkle. ders to revive tired cabi- VILLAGER REAL ESTATE REDUCED FOR SALE BY OWNER BRIMFIELD. Lovingly maintained 3 BR DUDLEY. Beautiful 4 BR, 2.5 bath colo- HOLLAND. Fabulous waterfront, in LEICESTER split on 1.8+ acres. Updates galore- nial abutting 20+ acres of conserva- nice quiet cove! Huge front yard, nice – Water rights, 6 room roof, landscaping, hardwood floors, tion land. Kitchen w/ upgraded appl, and flat, 3 BR, FR in w/out bsmt. spacious contemporary with fire- bathrooms, kitchen. Enclosed deck. sunken FR w/ FP, professionally land- Furnished. Incl adjacent lot for 3/4 A $239,900. Dorothy Fontana. scaped… $336,000. Cindy Sowa total. $312,500. Dennis Bottcher. place, cathedral ceilings, wall A/C on Forgit. both floors and wrap around deck. Full basement, driveway for 6 cars, $230,000.00 REDUCED REDUCED move in condition...... Owner 508-892-3776 PRINCIPALS ONLY!

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Butch HOME & LAND PARTNERS Jo-Ann Szymczak Sandi Bob Gerry Connie Nedoroscik Daviau Grzyb Connor Mahaney 943-4900 * 987-8400 508-943-7669 774-230-3500 508-789-4886 774-239-6011 Independently Owned & Operated 508-949-3205 508-407-5123 OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, WEBSTER, MASS. SPENCER - Log Home WEBSTER LAKE - $549,900 SPENCER - $309,000 Custom kitchen, 1st floor Sandi Grzyb Energy efficient 3 BR, Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers master bedrm suite w/full 2.5 baths, fully appl. PEN HOUSE O bath, wide pine flrs, exer- OPEN HOUSE kitchen, granite coun- SUN. 12-2 DUDLEY SUN. 12:30-2 cise rm, 32x30 heated ters, trash compactor, WEBSTER -- Very nice -- Wonderful garage. $364,900. Call maple cabinets, owner-occupied two opportunity if your cur- Sandi Grzyb 774-230- Hydronic electric heat. $309,000. Call Gerry rent needs include an in- 3500 family -- fireplace -- REDUCED 39 William Casey Rd 324 Killdeer Island 10 Valley View Dr Mahaney NEW LISTING garage -- above-ground law or accessory apart- ment in this spacious 27 x OPEN HOUSES pool -- new Buderus oil 50 ft. nine-room raised MONSON - $169,900 HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP furnace -- some vinyl ranch in Dudley. Bright, WEBSTER: 47 Lake Parkway Sunday 12-2 pm - New Date: April 14, 2009 windows -- lots of stor- open floor plan with three 4BR,1BA, Listing - 3 BR, FP, garage, Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 6:30-8:00 pm age -- good neighbor- bedrooms on main level - single family home, OXFORD: 9 Themeli Ct Sunday 2:30-4:30, 2 BR, 2 Sponsored by: Mackinac Mortgage RES/Title hood -- many updates -- - kitchen, bath, bedroom hardwoods & baths, upgrades Realtors: Butch Daviau - Jo-Ann Szymczak and sitting room in lower level -- 2-car garage - 22 ft. deck -- new ceramic tile floors. DUDLEY: TOBIN FARM - Sunday 1-4 p.m. - $399,900 Learn about first-time $8000 credit. Reservations owners moving west. suggested (508-407-5470) Location: oil furnace -- nicely landscaped three-quarter acre near schools. Call Bob Connor WEBSTER COMMONS Sat. & Sun. 1-4 - Over 55 com- 508-789-4886 492 Southbridge St., Auburn R/E Tax $2042 $239,900 R/E Tax $2043 $239,900 27 Harrison Ave munity Rental Headquarters

WEBSTER -- Sturdy and WEBSTER – 2268 sq. ft. spacious three-family on 1/3 Raised Ranch in very good acre corner lot -- each unit N DEPOSIT EDUCED neighborhood -- cabinet 2 Maple Avenue THOMPSON, CT – 7 Walker Road O has three bedrooms -- large R Shrewsbury, MA 01545 eat-in kitchen -- pantry -- kitchen -- dining area www.NewEnglandMoves.com formal dining room and liv- w/sliders to deck -- living Open House – April 5, 1-4pm ing room separated by room -- three bedrooms -- pocket doors -- updated Inger Christensen Charming 6rm New England Cape with 4rm apartment baths -- hardwoods -- vinyl ceramic bath -- lower level on level 1.96 landscaped acres. Most of the house has siding -- family-owned and family room -- hardwoods 508/769-3823 been renovated and is ready to move in now! There is a maintained since day one! -- replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. 508/365-3561 deck and screened-in porch, plus an above ground R/E Tax $1992 $239,900 R/E Tax $1950 $199,900 pool. Also a detached heated garage. This home is located in scenic Thompson, yet close to major highways and shopping areas. WEBSTER – Lovely cen- DUDLEY: Immaculate, Licensed in MA & CT All of this can be yours for only $214,900. Call today! ter hall, hip roof colonial young 1392 sq. ft. See you there! Please call Inger @ 508-769-3823 or – eat-in kitchen – formal Townhouse on dead- Elaine @ 508-353-1932. dining room – front-to- end street – Spacious, cabinet-packed kitchen back fireplaced living – dining area with slider room – spacious to deck – 14x17 ft. liv- screened porch – hard- ing room – three bed- woods – garage – convenient to highways, shopping, rooms – 1.5 baths – schools. garage – oil heat – pets R/E Tax $2048 $259,900 R/E Tax $1477allowed $225,000

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Queen-Size Equipment Like-New 3-year-Old Lopi Equipment Call (508)765-9316 leave material. $700. Weider weight bench, $600 OBO 2006 Cam Couch/Sleep-sofa 2 back to back, free floating 508-987-3781 Pellet Stove & Ash Vacuum Soft pastel colors message Call (508)949-2528 preacher curl and leg $1600 Superline styling stations, $200 each extension with Olympic bar. Leave Message or best offer. Christmas 295lbs of weight, $250. 50lb Heavy Duty 9’ Fisher Mirrors, Lamps & Dumping Trailer 508-208-8401 Call Suzanne Highway Plow Wall Hangings 14 Feet Long, 6’9” Wide, Sports Card Dinette Set punching bag, $50. Curl bar, Can schedule viewing (508)886-6494 Seating For Four w/Glass 85lbs or weight, $40. One-way plow, set up for Call 508-943-3711 With 4 Foot Sides. Weighs on weekends Specials After 6pm 4,000lbs Empty, 16,000 Bicycle Top And Three Bar Stools. [email protected] backhoe or truck, $650. GVW. 4 Tie-Downs. Baseball/Football $350 or 508-637-1046 Fisher Snow-Foil Type Heavy Men’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm Basketball/Hockey Duty 8’ Plow for truck Great For Bobcats or Amana Air $2000 Racing/Boxing Call Matt at Kroeger-Gildemeester Mini-Excavators. 774-278-1728 Farm Equipment $500 $5999 OBO Conditioner 5-Piece Graco Rookies/Stars/Sets/Singles Harrow Heavy Duty Hobart Meat Piano 508-641-3289 18,000 btu only used 4 Baby Set All Cards 75% Off Book! Dirt Bike Deere 5-Foot, 3-Point Grinder. Floor type with large c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany. $400 $2000 summers, 2 heavy for me to Highchair, Playpen, Stroller, Including Vintage Cards Like 2003 RM65 Suzuki bowl. $375 28-Foot Aluminum lift. $400 new, sell for $200. Carseat, Swing. $250 Mantle/Williams/Etc. Great condition, asking Cultivator Toolbar Featherweight Sewing Ask for Pat, Briggs & Stratton 12HP Extension Ladder Wedding Gown 508-864-9223 $1200. 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Vertical Riding Mower Machine Excellent Condition (508)885-5542 Call (774)696-3360 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Engine, $95 $500 Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, Coin-Op $350 $195 OBO Antique Red Used. $200 Used 15” Monitor Fireplace Screen w/ 508-735-8095 Washers & Disney Area Stay Lime Spreader $25 Glass $25. All In Excellent Condition 7 Days, 6 Nights Computer $50 Vermont Casting 508-943-2007 Dryers Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Call (508)461-9097 3-Year Old Formal 2 Adult Disney Tickets $150 Lexmark Copier/ Gas Heater 1 1/2 To 2 Years Old. Paid $750 Printer/Scanner $50 Living Room Excellent Condition. Bicycle 10 Sets Available Sell For $249 860-974-7099 High-Low Electric 2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $50 Asking Price $1700 Men’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm Very Good Condition Good For One Year 3 VCR’s $50 Each Couch $2000 Hospital Bed Call 508-867-5677 774-230-0680 508-301-0266 Fishing Rods, Like New! 2 Microwaves $20 Each Blue & Gold. Or Office 508-755-0972 5-Piece Graco Matching Wingback Colonial Wood Double Window Reels, Boxes, With Scoop Mattress Call Beverly Baby Set $500 OBO 413-245-4587 Chair Included. Antique Stool New, Vetter High Pro 4 413-245-6182 $400 Highchair, Playpen, Stroller, Hutch and Base Plugs, & Lavatory Carseat, Swing. $250 Honey pine finish. Asking, With Screens. 508-832-7414 Porcelain Handles. $350. Measures 76”Long Streamers, HO Scale Train Lace Wedding Wedding Gown Comes With Engines, Cars, (2)Glass Doors For Kitchen Antique Chezck crystal 61”High Gown Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, set, valued at over $1800. $650 OBO Etc. Buildings And Accessories. 35MM Camera Cabinet Used. $200 Lots Of Time & Money Put Full-Length, Size 12. Hand cut, very ornate. Archery $200 Pentax K-1000 2 Solid Wood Doors All In Excellent Condition Appraised. Will sell for $900. Marine Hemi Into It! Pictures Available. with assortment of lenses 6’8”x32” 508-943-2007 Glass and brass dinette Engine Equipment Email: Brown Italian 2 electronic flashes, and (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights 1959 With Latham Blower [email protected] set Perfect for 1st Sporting goods, Or 774-402-1274 Leather Jacket many other accessories. 3 Wood Frame Solid Brand New Bunk apartment. $50. And Four Carburetors Machinist Tools & Medium, $200 Sell all for $220. Glass Door 24”x50” Beds and 2 Call (508)943-6367 $8000 OBO Auto Tools, most half HP Scanner All Excellent Condition Call (508)943-5954 or Handicap walkers, $50 508-757-7796 days (508)943-7704 30-Gallon Electric Dressers Computer Call 508-259-8805 Hot-Water Heater Beautiful wood frame $10-$30. Also: Noon-6pm Compaq FS7600 35MM Canon Camera 4x8 Open Trailer LP Gas Wall heater includes mattresses, pillows, Lexmark Printer/Copier/Fax Dresses Custom Made Moses ladder (never used). $2000 Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All $200 Baskets. LADIES Newly done over. Asking 712-299-5239 Lexmark Printer (508)885-5189 $525. or best offer. All For $550 OBO brand new. (508)765-7322 DRESSER Call (508)885-5560 Call (508)987-1594, leave Call (508)981-6762 Prices Negotiable! Case Tractor message will return call. Computer Desk (Corner) Living Room Set Large, With Mirror 1948 VAC With $195 OBO Gorgeous & 2 Armoires Air Conditioners Sickle-Bar Mower. 90” Sofa General Electric 10,000 BTU Brand New Office Chair (Cully) King Sized Hot Tub Love Seat $1700 For All Asking $1650 OBO $65 Window Mount Air Front load washer & dryer ‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, Oriental Rug (Negotiable) Conditioner, $150. International Harvester set. $1200. Entertainment Center Bedroom Set 5 Pieces. Paid $6000 with all options. Waterfall, (Machine-Made) Handmade Samsung 5,000 BTU Two-Row Corn Planter Call (774)364-0367 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood aroma-therapy, lighting, with Trailer-Type, With $300 At Rotman’s 2 Matching End-Tables Lead Chandelier Window Mount Air $1500 FIRM cover, full warranty. Brand Contemporary Style Conditioner, $75.00 Hydraulic Lift. Clawfoot Tub Numerous Dog new in wrapper. Cost $7000, Take The Whole Set For $800 OBO $400 Moving $150 (Negotiable) Call Jeff at Breed Books Contact Laurie sell for $3800. $1000 Or Best Offer 508-867-9566 Call (860)244-9544 508-892-1107 (802)380-0844 860-974-9811 508-867-9734 508-450-5740 508-867-9650 APRIL, 01, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 3

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Ladies’ Genuine Motorcycle Pub/Bar Set Solid Oak Queen Black Shearling Clothes Mahogany Braided Edge Table With Center Wine Bedroom Set Sheepskin Men’s Large Leather Jacket $750. Lighted round curio Women’s Small & Medium Rack. Includes Two end table, $50. Iron twin bed, Fur Coat Leather Jackets Barstool Chairs, $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, Medium. Like New. Worn Chaps, Vests, Pants, Beautifully Designed, $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each One Or Twice. Length 30” Shoulder Bag, Boots, Fabric Still Covered In Call (508)867-9222 (Collar To Hem), Shoulders Helmet. Plastic, Brand New. 19”, Sleeves 25”, Excellent Condition Asking $400 Bust 40-42” Reasonable! SOLID PINE $250 OBO Roger 508-892-1701 Please Call 508-987-2798 HUTCH 508-885-8940 For Sale Leave Message Moving Must Sell Rattan Porch Set Mint/Lighted 3 Glass Top Garden Leisure 6 Seater 6’4”H x 56”W x 19”D Large Double Hot Tub with lounger, Love seat chair and glass $250 $3800/BO. coffee table. Floral cushions Call Kim Stainless-Steel on seat. $200. 508-347-5171 Weider Pro 9940 dual weight Call (508)234-2735 Sink bench, $150. Sony 50” XBR Trampoline, $75. Real Ranch REDUCED! Projection TV w/Faucet & Sprayer Brand new computer Mink Jacket armoire, $450. $1100 or best offer. 43” x 22” Very Good Condition Lane 2 piece sectional $75 Please call $800 or best offer with recliner, $1000 or (508)404-5470 110 NOVENAS 205 BOATS 508-943-2444 best offer. 508-735-9493 New Snap-On Queen size bed 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE ward me and mine. The per- 1987 25 Ft Marlin Refinished Chairs with cherry wood son must say this prayer Harley Davidson Natural Or Painted Finish, frame, $700. Women’s & three consecutive days. Af- Cabin Cruise Like New! Collectors Edition Some Decorated. Singles To Call (508)347-2764 TOOL SHEDS ter three days the request 260 HP, I/O Merc., Large Two-Level Light Sets Of Six. Made of Texture 1-11 Teen’s Clothing will be granted. This prayer Runs, Needs Little TLC Toolbox Sound System 8x8 $625 Times Are Tough, Money’s must be published after the Oak Coffee Table Very Reasonable! Short. I Have An Array Of $5200 OBO Black and chrome with 8x10 $800 prayer is granted. Thank With Trailer $125 Harley logos & flames. 5, H x 508-764-4493 High End Home Clothes, All In Excellent you. C. L. 3, W 12 drawers. Must be 8x12 $875 Condition. Handbags, 1978 22 Ft Searay Good Condition Refrigerator Theatre With 8x16 $1175 8’ x 11’ Karastan seen. $4000 firm. Boots, Sweaters, Etc. Cabin Cruise 19 Cubic Foot. Freezer On Receiver Delivered And LOW LOW Prices! 130 YARD SALES Oriental Rug Contact Dale Top. Amana, Almond Color. Needs Motor & Outdrive, (508)943-8692 after 6pm. Pair McIntosh THX loud Built On-Site I’m A Call Away No Trailer. Needs Work. New Fringe & Good Condition. 508-278-5745 Indoor Yard Sale $175 speakers, McIntosh THX Other Sizes Available $200 Professionally Cleaned New Woodmaster center speakers, MX (Miller & $350 860-963-0316 and Kreisel THX Call 413-213-6708 Women’s Riding 1990 Kawasaki 650 Planer/Molder subwoofer, Yamaha Bake Sale Call Rich With 18” Drum Sander Rolltop Secretary Leathers TS Jetski 508-826-2029 RX-V3200 Receiver, Toro Commercial Pilsudski Club Needs Work. Attachment. 5HP Motor. remote control. Rarely used. Size Small Walter Dyer Route 131 Desk Lawnmower Chaps, Medium Gloves, $300 OBO Living Room Couch Weighs 420lbs. $120 Paid $6000 Southbridge Asking $750 FIRM Pro-Line Series, With 44” Fringe Coat With Two Liners 413-245-6130 And Matching Chair Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Saturday, 4/4 Full-Size Rolltop Desk Call Ken (508)234-3042 Deck And Trac Vac (Medium), Harley Helmet 508-981-6400 Floral Design Fabric Fox Vacuum With All $200 Collection System. (Small). 9am-2pm $150 Attachments, Hooks Up Computer/Writing Table Speedaire Air Great For Picking Up Excellent Condition. Over 20 Tables Of $275 CASH ONLY 1992 Bass Tracker 413-245-9001 To All Three. $50 Grass Clippings And Attic/Household Treasures, Compressors 508-341-9282 Jewelry, Baby Items, 16’ Evinrude 20HP Motor, Mint Condition. Corner Student Leaves. Trolling Motor & Trailer. Living Room Desk & Chair $50 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan And More! Books/Manuals Included Generators 5k W. Scale 1k $1500 Wood Stove Proceeds Benefit Club’s RUNS GOOD. Furniture Asking $3500 OBO 48” Oak Bathroom Vanity lbs. Best offer on all listings. 508-832-7414 Osburn 1100, Free Standing Scholarship Fund. Asking $3495. Best Offer For: $50 Call (508)347-1223 With Legs. 38,000 BTU. Call (508)476-2534 Call John 135 LOST AND FOUND FlexSteel Couch, 508-949-1051 48” Mirrored Medicine Trees for Used, But In Very Good Chair & Ottoman. Cabinet With Vanity Lights Spinet Piano and Condition (Switching To Gas) 1998 16ft Lund New! 8 American $35 Works Great. FOUND La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. Bench Sale $400 OBO Pro-Sport 24” Oak Bathroom Vanity Dodge Ram Anniversary Edition Fish/Ski, All Items High Quality, Craftsman $25 $800. Country Blue plaid Evergreen Trees, Colorado 508-949-6229 Like New. Replacement loveseat and chair. $450. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 508-847-6229 Pickup Keys 90HP, low maintenance Dark Pine Wash Stand Wilson ladies clubs, bag, Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Found On Shepard Road trailer, depth finder, full top, Email For Photos $35 cart, $200. All excellent (Sturbridge) storage cover, original prop, [email protected] Windows Excellent Privacy Wood Stove 9500 series. Low E, full Call 508-943-3711 condition. Will consider Border/Ornamental Vermont Castings Resolute Call Me excellent condition. $11,250. 401-316-4793 screen, 6 over 6 grille. White After 6pm reasonable offers. All 10 trees for $85. $1595 774-230-1594 Call (508)347-6340 Machinist Tools vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid Call (508)867-8532 Call 508-278-5762 Call 508-347-3292 $1400. Asking Samsung 61” Leave Message 2004 Sweetwater Tool chest, also other odds $1000 or best offer. Spinnet Piano Evenings 200 GEN. BUSINESS and ends. HDTV-DLP TV Pontoon Boat Call (508)779-0438 ask Wood-Burning Well kept, 20 foot, seats 11. Call (508)234-8034 for Justin with stand for sale for $1500. (Steinert) Call (508)733-5047 for $1000. Sunfish sailboat Airtight Stove 203 SNOWMOBILES 25 Yamaha 4 stroke/< 100 Magnavox 56” Nordic Trac appointment. w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind Troy-Built 4 $150 hours. Asking $9750. 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & 1998 Arctic Cat Call (508)344-3075 Projection TV Walk Fit Skier/Rower Santa Barbara sail (new), $500. Dresser set, Cycle WebTV 2 $150 $125 $200. Player piano w/rolls, Gasoline-cultivator. 440 2006 Bayliner $75 $2000. 2000 Arctic Cat 600 Pinnacle Z40 Treadmill Jane Fonda Non-Motorized Spa/Hot-Tub $600. Lexmark Excellent condition. 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright printer, $50. $175.00. 508-234-2779 ZRT $4500. 2002 Arctic Cat 185 Runabout $150 Treadmill Thundercat $5500. All run $125 Therapy Lounge, Neck & Call Karen (508)885-3192 135 I/O HP w/extended swim “Body By Jake” Ab Scissor Foot Massage, 2 Additional Call (508)892-8623 XBOX 360 great. platform, custom cover, $75 Technalon Car Cover Therapy Seats Plus Stainless Steel Call (508)949-0482 trailer, coast guard safety Call 508-987-8087 Fits Car 16’-17’6” Cooldown Area. Premium package, used at most 20 $60 Waterfall/Volcano, Lights Bird Cage Twin Bed 20GB hard drive 2 wireless 2002 Polaris hours. $13,750. Mags With Tires 508-885-9992 (Different Colors). Starry (17inx17inx36in) $50. Leave With New Box Spring controllers, 1 wireless Call (508)868-1972 For E-Z-Go Golfcart Night Blue With Red message for “Doc” & Mattress. headset, 2 games, (Skate & Edge X Oak Bedroom Set Maintenance Free Vinyl (860)974-9973 $250 Halo). Excellent condition, 2 Electric Start, Reverse, 25 Foot Godfrey Plow For John Deere Cabinet. One Year Old month old. Asking $450 2992 N. Maine Miles. Queen bed and mattress, Call 508-949-8851 for all. Sanpan Pontoon Garden Tractor hutch, nightstand and Paid $8000 New State Quarters $2800 Or BRO Asking $6000 Call (508)278-3317 Boat Truck Liner For 6’ Bed dresser with mirror. All in Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes Unique Bar excellent condition. Mattress Will Deliver of 500. Starting at $21 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 115 HP Yamaha outboard Call (508)864-8578 Solid Oak with lighted 3717 N. Maine Miles. engine, Royal aluminum Rug (7’x10’) brand new. $1300 or BO. per roll. Also Gold stained glass canopy, brass w/Seashell Border Mahogany TV and Presidential dollar rolls. 100 GENERAL Runs Great. canopy with skylights, dual Schwinn top and foot rail, 2 chairs, $1800 Or BRO batteries with switch, 508-987-1504 Video Stand Call for more 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. Electric Scooter information, docking lights, S/S ladder, $50. $1200 or BO. 107 MISC. FREE 508-949-7388 Ski tow bar. $9600. Mahogany Brand New Needs new battery, $60. (508)832-3029 or Call (508)450-5836 Call (508)943-5682 Pineapple Air Hockey table, $40. (508)272-3433 2005 Arctic Cat Entertainment Center Used Restaurant FREE WOOD 71 Chris Craft 31ft Headboard & Black chrome and glass (508)764-6560 Steam Radiator F7 Snowmobile asking $500 or BO. Equipment PALLETS Low Miles, Real Fast. Flybridge Cruiser Footboard Call (860)377-7549 or Snapper Covers 10-50% Off Our twin 327 engines sleeps 6, Full Sized With Rails & Slats. (860)928-1135 43” long x 40” high x 13” Purchase Price You pick up. Monday thru 2005 Arctic Cat full head and shower, all Fair To Good Condition Roto-Tiller Friday 8am-noon. IR5003, Used Twice deep, 37”x40”x13” and Refrigeration 440 Z-Model fiberglass. $7350. (From 1900’s) Old Oak Rolltop 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Stonebridge Press Call (508)333-1790 Asking $250 Paid $1295 6 Burner Stove Snowmobile Desk $950 good condition. Over $1000 25 Optical Drive if new. All three for $400 Convection Oven (located behind Southbridge Like Brand New! Larson 1997 Table With Tile Top Great Original Condition! TracVac Bar Top & Barstools 4 Chairs 54” Long, 30” Wide Call (508)832-5546 Hotel & Conference Center) $7500 For Both Ski-Boat $100 $600 Model 385-IC/385LH Freezers Used Once. Sinks 109 MUSIC/ARTS 508-987-9313 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta 774-318-1024 860-774-4019 Stereo System Engine. With Trailer. Paid $1300 204 WATER EQUIPMENT $1100 Onkyo Components With 508-347-5503 Bass Player $7000 Manual Hospital Old-Time Trunk Bose Acoustimas Speakers 508-373-8413 Good Condition Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro $350 Vintage Cameras Wanted 1994 Sea-Doo Bed Needs Straps & Vac Pro For Working Classic 225 INSTRUCTIONS $500 OBO Call (508)943-0089 And Movie Camera Bombardier SP94 Best Offer Models 72085, 72285, Rock Band, Fronted With Trailer 508-234-2712 72295 With Projectors With Female Vocalist. FREE Lift Chair Used Twice Storm Windows Vintage Radios Excellent Condition, Runs (2) 31 1/2” x 38” High 860-935-9090 Great. Seat Just Recovered, Guitar Lessons $250 OBO Park Model RV Paid $2772 100’s Of LP Records Established Guitar Teacher $1900 (1) 33 1/2” x 49 3/4” High Low Hours On Jet Pump. 774-200-6989 2002, 12x40 (3) 30 1/4” x 49 3/4” High Over 50-Year Old RC Has Been Winterized, Will Of 9 Years In North (like brand new) on beautiful 508-765-5763 (2) 21 1/2” x 49 3/4” High Allen Adding Machine Let Me Need Cover. Brookfield. With 29 Years Maple Dining lot in campground can be $80 For All Photo Security System, Help You! $1600 Of Playing Experience. Room Set used for a full 6 months (15 Snow Tires (Or $10 Each) complete with all Call Deb Call Billy Grout April-15 October every year) 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like 860-974-0083 necessary items including Record Your CD 508-965-7077 508-867-5566 With Hutch plastic holders $300 Lot paid for until 2097. new, winter ‘07. $300 or best Individuals/Groups 260 ANTIQUES $48,000 offer. Video security system Of All Kinds! 205 BOATS Stereo/CD With Call Don (508)344-9499 Call (508)234-7930 Stove complete with two videos $30/Hour Speakers/Woofer & Remote Gas-On-Gas and two cameras and all (Block Rates Available) 14 Foot V-Bottom $45 Penn 6 wt. Flyrod $300 OBO necessary cables. Snow Tires Also: Boat With Trailer Route 169 (2)Sofas $150/$300 New Condition Excellent Condition (Camel) Neon Sign - 50 25 HP Johnson Two-Stroke. P235/75R15 $50 508-304-3141 Private & Professional Toaster-Oven Call 508-278-6419 Years Old - Still In its Many Extras. New $40 Roof Racks For Van Original Box Drum Lessons $1750 OBO Antiques $15 B.O. For All Piano Super Speedway Many Old Tools, Over Call Jim At 508-892-8898 884 Worcester 508-278-2729 8’ Tunnel Cover Tickets 50 Years Old Sharp Recording Street, 508-282-1026 Baldwin Spinnet (For Pick-Up Truck) Service 16’ Hurricane Southbridge MA $200 New Hampshire 508-335-1973 Light brown color. Bought at Motor Speedway For Appointment 508-765-0802 Tri-Hull Memory Foam Steinerts. Good condition, 10” Craftsman Table Saw www.batcavestudios.com Looking to purchase June 28th Race Located In Webster Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500 antiques and $700. $50 All Seats Are Top Row, Authentic Call (508)885-4320 Trolling Motor, collectibles, single items 508-873-1394 4th Turn. Vintage Electric Winch, Evinrude or entire estates. Therapeutic Call Bob 110 NOVENAS Tanks, Bimini Top, Piano Snowblower 508-943-8295 Coin-Operated We buy it all also do NASA Mattress PRAYER TO THE '96 Conversion Van, Baldwin Spinnet With Snapper 8HP 26” $500 Jukeboxes Black Water Pipe, on site estate sales and Queen, $399. Brand new in estate auctions. Bench. Good Condition. Washer Technics Keyboard Complete and Working BLESSED VIRGIN Gas Grill, Chiminea. plastic full warranty. $950 Call Tom (978)597-3033 Maytag, Heavy Duty $100 SX-KN 5000 with bench and With 100 (Never known to fail). Oh 518-480-1143 Call anytime, Mike stand. Programmed-excellent 45 RPM Selections most beautiful flower of Mt. 508-765-9512 Sauna Dryer Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- Men’s Bicycle Whirlpool, Electric $100 condition. $800. Prices range from 17 Foot Glastron Finnleo, Portable, Comes Call (508)885-4777 $675 to $2900 dor of Heaven, Blessed Giant 6061 Entertainment Center Mother of the Son of God, Sierra 177 4.3 23” Frame, 24 Gears, In 2 Pieces. Perfect For Two. Assembles Solid Oak $100 Also Available Immaculate Virgin, assist me 265 FUEL/WOOD Shimano 105 Derailer. in this my necessity. Oh Star Mercruiser I/O Black & Gold, Ridden In Minutes. Simply Queen-Sized Bed Assorted Coin-Operated Only 156 Hours On Solid Oak $200 The of the Sea, help me and Only 4 Times. Plugs Into Standard Cocktail Video Games show me herein, you are my Engine A. Jeffers Original Cost $800 Household Outlet. Triple Dresser w/Mirror and Vintage Pinball mother, Oh Holy Mary, Moth- Power Steering, Trim Asking $350 Book Bear Tree Service $500 $150 er of God, Queen of Heaven Control, AM/FM Radio, °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° 508-764-9309 Books! Books! Books! And Much More! 508-347-5725 Sterns & Foster Mattress and Earth, I humbly beseech Soft Top, Mooring Cover, Tree Removals We have 50,000 lively 508-335-1973 you from the bottom of my Men’s Skis New $400 w/Glastron Trailer, Skis, Logging Piano old books at For Appointment heart, succor me in this ne- Vest & Etc., Maintenance Dynastar Skis & Boots, Computer Desk $100 THE BOOK BEAR cessity. There are none that Land Clearing Size 10 Maghogany, Werlitzer Located In Webster Manuals and Supplies Spinnet, With Bench. Good Shop Smith can withstand your call. Oh, Firewood $135 w/Accessories $500 show me herein, you are my $8000 $175/Cord 508-832-3118 Condition. WANTED For More Info Call $800 Joiner/Planer $75 1953 Worcester Junior mother. Oh, Mary conceived WOOD LOTS Includes Training Books LCD Monitor 17” $75 without sin, pray for us who 413-245-7501 WANTED Microwave College Class Ring have recourse to thee. (3 508-987-8885 Maple Dresser 508-791-7406 FREE ESTIMATES $30. Large capacity air times) Holy Mary I place this Call (774)239-0285 conditioner, $100. Ladies Call After 5pm Two w/Hutch $50 Each cause in your hands (3 1980 Galaxy size 6 Harley boots, $50. Call 774-262-3336 We have books for the Wedding Dress times). Sweet Mother I pray Bowrider Men’s leather jacket, small, Prom Dress Sale Leave Message scholar, collector and In sealed box. White with for this cause in your hands. Country Tree $75. Bread maker, $15. Current Gowns-Daughter is general reader. veil, worn once. $200 or (3 times). Holy Spirit, resolve 17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass Located on Route 9 in West Hull, I/O Merc Cruiser 128 Cubic Feet Toaster oven, $15. Fold-up Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally Sofa Brookfield, halfway between best offer. all problems, light all roads Green Firewood $125 rocker, $100. Engine. Includes Cover priced from $200-$300. 96 Inches Long, 8 Cushion, Amherst & Worcester. Call (508)248-6601 so that I can attain my goal. Also: Call (774)745-0153 Some shoes and jewelry. You gave me the divine gift And Trailer. Mixed Color. Very Good Open 7 days a week, Good Condition. Cash only. Condition. 10am-6pm White Wedding to forgive and forget all evil TREE WORK Call (508)832-9981 against me in all instances of Asking $2500 $199 OBO (Cash) We Also Buy 508-885-5549 Call Nate 508-347-3280 Gown my life, you are with me. 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Southbridge Inexpensive To Heat. Sq.Ft. & (1) 900 Sq.Ft. Located On One Acre • Incentives For New Electric Call (508)765-0501 Northbridge First Floor, Four First/Last, Security & Webster With Beach Rights To One Bedroom Apartment. Room Apartment, Background Check Large Six Room, Three Ventures Bungee Lake. POLE SAW Call Tammy at Ample Parking, Laundry Electric Heat, Call (508)885-9307 Bedroom, Second Floor, • Ample Parking Asking $259,900 On The Market 508-579-0539 Facilities In Building. Washer/Dryer Hookups, or (774)696-4567 Nice Area. Nice Yard, Possible Lease Option Hot Water Included. Refrigerator, Stove, Off-Street Parking, Manchaug Mills Call 508-320-2175 Today! Pay Your Own Heat. Garage, Large Yard. Spencer Washer/Dryer Hookups. www.manchaugmills.com Reaches Up To 42 Feet. No Pets. $675/Month Plus Utilities Three Bedroom $850/Month Cuts Operating Costs For First & Security. First/Last & Security Newly Remodeled, Contact: 508-476-1928 545 LAND/LOTS Charlton First & Security Toll Free: 877-476-1048 Towns, Landscapers And House For Rent $650/Month 508-320-3368 Open Kitchen, Gas Fireplace 508-943-2773 Homeowners By Reducing 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 508-839-4806 In Living Room. Oxford The Need For Bucket Renovated, Large Yard. After 3pm $850/Month Approved Building Trucks. Webster Lot For Sale $1800 Southbridge 1 Bedroom Cottage Large Updated Three Douglas Call Bob At Northbridge Rural Setting 1.4 Acres, $99,900 508-868-2897 Southbridge Four Room Apartment. Bedroom In Vintage Home. Joe Jenny Road. One Bedroom Stove, Refrigerator, Fully $650/Month Second Floor, Two Office Office/Retail Or See Our Website At: 3 Bedroom Apartment, From $500 Per Month. Can Also Build A Home NationalTreeEquipment.com Carpeted, Rod/Shades, 1 Bedroom Basement Areas. Residential Street Space Of Your Choice. First Floor, Updated, First, Security & Heat Included. Apartment Centrally Near Playground. Fenced-In Yard. Reference Required. 1200 Sq.Ft. Owner Financing Available. Non-Smoker, No Pets. Located. Off-Street Parking. Painted/Updated. Hookups, 600 Sq.Ft. Other Lots Available. $875 No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. First & Security Plus $600/Month Off-Street Parking, New Pets OK Income Eligible. 150 Sq.Ft. Contact Owner One-Year Lease. References & Security. Windows/Heating 500 REAL ESTATE Call 508-248-5177 Call Dave $725/Month $950/Month + Utilities Units Available 860-742-8877 508-234-4041 No Pets. 860-450-2556 Or Email 508-765-5129 508-885-6005 First/Last & Security Recently Built Property, [email protected] Mon-Fri 508-446-4957 Minutes To 501 REAL ESTATE EOH Southbridge Sturbridge Routes 146/395. 546 CEMETERY LOTS WANTED DOUGLAS Large Third Floor 6-Room 5-Room, 2 Bedroom Webster Call For More Info Cemetery Lot 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment. Gleaming Wood Apartment. Sunporch & Newly Renovated Three 508-476-7900 x12 Floors, Freshly Painted, Nice Deck, Stove & Refrigerator. Bedroom, De-Leaded, For Sale Apartments Available OXFORD Yard, Nice Location. Heat, Hot Water & Electric With New Bathroom Worcester County Memorial Prices start at $845/month. $800/Month Plus Utilities. Included. Backyard, Near Park & School. Spencer Park, Paxton, MA. Includes heat, hot water, First & Security. No Pets. 2-Car Parking. Available Now Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, A/C, pool, fitness center New Pam Office Space Call 774-230-5210 $750/Month Bright & Spacious Rooms In 2 Lots (1 & 2) & children’s program. REMAX Professional First/Last & Security $1500 For Both Off street parking. Associates 508-885-5556 Beautiful, Historic Victorian. Orchard 508-304-3141 Centrally Located On Route Call 508-347-3884 Call (508)476-3777 Or Visit Sturbridge Leave Message If No Answer ************** www.pamcrawford.com Nice, clean one 9. Ample Parking. Great Douglas Hill bedroom apartment Webster Location. Variety Of EQUAL HOUSING Four Room Apartment, First in good area. Includes One Bedroom Apartments Floorplans Available. Cemetery Lots Floor. Newly Refurbished. 1 & 2 Bedroom Southbridge stove, refrigerator, For Rent. Central Location, Call 508-735-4335 OPPORTUNITY New Rugs, Linoleum, Apartments. Large Three Bedroom air and laundry room Gas Heat. Off-Street Parking for Sale Refrigerator, Shower Doors. Apartment. on premises. & Trash Removal Included. Worcester County Memorial ************** 1 Month Free Rent Large Yard. Nice Location. First & Security Deposit All real estate advertising in Includes Heat/Hot Water, $495/month. Park-Paxton, MA Appliances, Laundry Room, Heat & Hot Water $800/Month Security deposit, lease 508-943-7560 ext 11 Southbridge 2 Lots (#408A) available in this newspaper is subject to 6700 Sq.Ft. Commercial/ The Federal Fair Housing Act Tilt-Out Windows, Private Included First & Last and references required. the beautiful Garden of Valor Entrance, Convenient Please call Retail/Industrial Space. II. $5,000 for both. of 1968, which makes it Must Income Qualify Call (508)764-2293 Across From Dunkin Donuts illegal to advertise any Location, (508)347-7709 Call (508)987-0531 $890/Month SECTION 8 (E.Main Street), preference, limitation or CERTIFICATES Webster Great Traffic Area. Newly discrimination based on race, 508-476-2508 508-341-2486 WELCOME SOUTHBRIDGE Renovated/Painted. color, religion, sex, handicap, Sturbridge Prospect Snowplowing Provided. CEMETERY familial status (number of NEW APARTMENTS Sturbridge Heights Call For More Information children and or pregnancy), Douglas Call Four Bedrooms, LOTS: Two Bedroom. (Hall Road) 860-928-4155 national origin, ancestry, age, 508-987-8121 1600 Sq.Ft. Living Area. Brand New Two Bedroom Estates Two in the marital status, or any New Appliances, Off-Street Parking Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Applianced Apartments. Garden of Valor intention to make an such EHO Section 8 OK, Deleaded. Starting At $845/Month at Worcester Memorial Country Road. No Traffic. Laundry Facilities, 1 & 2 Bedroom Southbridge preference, limitation or Apartments. Park in Paxton. discrimination. This $800 Plus Electric. 2 Bathrooms Also Available Retail Space No Smoking, No Dogs. Two Bedroom, Includes $1500/best offer. newspaper will not $950/month 1 Month Free Rent Main Street, high visibility. Please call knowingly accept any Call (508)476-1722 SOUTHBRIDGE Call (617)645-2811 Heat & Hot Water, $1300 per month advertising for real estate Third Floor. First & Last. Now Available: plus utilities. 508-885-5133 that is in violation of the law. Dudley BRAND NEW $895/Month Historical Buildings Call (508)765-5995 2 Bedroom Apartment Call (508)729-3429 Our readers are hereby APARTMENTS! Must Income Qualify Cemetery Plots at informed that all dwellings Heat and Hot Water Included. Southbridge No Pets/No Smoking 2 Bedrooms/$775. Nice Neighborhood, SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES advertising in this newspaper Sturbridge WELCOME Sturbridge Worcester County are available on and equal Off-Street Parking Available now. Quiet Building. Two Bedroom Apartment Call (860)935-5206 5-Room, One/Two Spring Rent Sale! Memorial Park opportunity basis. To Stove, refrigerator and In Nice Duplex. Living Call 1/3 OFF in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. complain about dishwasher included. Bedroom, Third Floor. Room, Eat-In Kitchen. discrimination call The Dudley Washer/Dryer Hookups, Minutes From Mass Pike Commercial/Office Space. Call (508)987-6180 Secure building. Off-Street Parking. (508)943-9567 NOW! Starting At Department of Housing and 2 Bedroom Apartment. Off-street parking. And I-84. Washer/Dryer Urban Development “HUD” Utilities Not Included. Heat & Hot Water Hookups. E.H.O. $283 Per Month Cemetery Plots toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Off-Street Parking. NO Pets. Included. First & Security Deposit. 508-248-0847 $750/Month Worcester County Memorial For the N.E. area, call HUD $600/Month Call (508)765-5852 No Utilities Included. Park, Paxton; 2 Person, ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 508-269-0855 First & Last Required. $900/Month Webster Available May 1st Prospect Street Garden Of Faith. free number for the hearing Available 4/15 $1400 OBO (For Both) impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Call 508-208-9038 508-882-9588 Two Bedroom, First Floor. Webster Southbridge *Southbridge* With Private Porch. For Rent Currently Sells For $2100 2 Bedroom Apartments Nice 3 Bedroom Apartment, Webster $650/Month Plus Utilities. Direct From WCMP. 505 APARTMENTS FOR From $550 To $750 Second Floor. Wall-To-Wall Call Dave 1000 Square Feet Please Call Gas Heat, Appliances, Southbridge 28 Harris Street 508-892-1679 RENT Coin-Op, Parking. Carpet, Stove Included. Big Three Bedroom Apartment 508-826-6042 To Yard, Front/Back Deck. Nice 2 Bedroom Apartment. Short Walk To For Rent. Off-Street Parking, 14,000 Square Feet Southbridge Center. Storage. Washer/Dryer $750/Month Garden of Prayer Charlton Coin-Op, Storage Unit. And Anything PETS ARE NEGOTIABLE Hookup. No Pets. Recently Remodeled. Webster 3 lots, side by side, buy two Small One Bedroom. First & Security. First & Security. Second Floor, Front Porch. In Between... Off-Street Parking. No Pets. Washer/Dryer Studio Apartment for $2000 and get the third Reply To: $775 & Up/Month No Pets. First & Security $525/Month $600/Month [email protected] Hookups. Section 8 OK. $700 Owner Will Give You free. Choice ground. Accepting Housing First & Security Required. First & Security Price You Can’t Refuse! Worcester county memorial Heat & Utilties Not Included. 508-272-4220 508-764-7383 Call Dave 508-735-2559 Call 508-949-0630 Call George 508-753-3670 park, Paxton MA. 774-230-7520 774-289-1667 774-280-2681 Call (508)234-7116 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April, 01, 2009

546 CEMETERY LOTS 546 CEMETERY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 565 ROOMS FOR RENT 575 VACATION RENTALS 575 VACATION RENTALS Worcester County 14x70 Mobile Retiring? Two Cemetery Sturbridge Memorial Park, Home Think Of A Mobile Home Mobile Home 55+ Spencer Lots In A Beautiful Park In Paxton with central air. Mint Sturbridge. 1 Bedroom, Ideal Rooms Available Florida Worcester County 4 lots in the Garden of the condition to move in. Many Two Bedrooms, One And Location, Close To Professionally Managed. Memorial Park Cross, which is the oldest new extras. Located in One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Everything. New Floors, Historic Building. Common Disney Area In Paxton garden in the park. Value attractive over 55 park in New Roof, New Windows, Carpets, Paint, Windows, Kitchen/Living Areas. All the comforts of $7000, asking $6000. Sturbridge. And Many Updates. Security Deposit & $900 For Each, Call Joe (508)347-8976 Shower, Cabinets & home, with the Will sell separately. seerealtor.com References Required. USTIC INE ODGE $1800 For Both Call (508)892-8685 Counters. Newer Furnace, R P L $89,500 Please Call George attractions nearby. Located In The Back Woods Call Cheryl Brookfield 508-347-8791 A/C & More. 2 Bedroom, Washer/Dryer. 508-791-3224 Of Maine. Sleeps 10, 413-245-4181 550 MOBILE HOMES Nanatomqua Mobile EOH 2 bath condo. Features A Full Kitchen & Home Park Sturbridge $37,500 Sleeps 6, Spacious Open Floor Plan. 14x70 Mobile (55 And Over) 55 Plus Park 508-347-7027 Full kitchen, pool, Enjoy The Beauty & Home 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Reduced To $73,500 575 VACATION RENTALS tennis and more! Adventure Of Maine! WORCESTER COUNTY Bath, Living Room, Large Turnkey, New Floors, Fully 508-434-0058 W/56ft addition which Applianced, Semi-Furnished. MEMORIAL PARK; includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Kitchen, Laundry Room Year Round WINTER SPECIAL [email protected] Paxton, MA With New Appliances, Two Bedrooms, One Large www.RusticPineLodging. work room w/sink and 18ft Bath. Central Air, Open Floor $50/NIGHT! 2 adjoining lots. porch w/handicapped ramp. And Door To Back Porch. or Winter Cape Cod homestead.com Asking $1500 or Best Offer Large hallways/doors, for REDUCED Plan, Very Low Maintenance. 508-885-4078 for both call (508)867-3820 wheelchair. New Call Home Summer Rental $79,900 860-315-7122 This 1475 sq. ft. 2 roof/windows. $98K plus 508-868-4662 LOCAL NEWS, ONLINE park share. bedroom 2 full bath, fully 6 Room House Worcester County Bill, (508)347-5463 Mobile Home furnished, like new home WELLS, MAINE inside and out, is in a West Yarmouth Village By the Sea For Sale Sturbridge Retirement beautiful 55 and older Memorial Park 1983 Mobile Home One Minute walk to Ocean 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. In Sturbridge Retirement Community gated community. It’s Pool complex, with 24/7. Paxton, MA 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. Co-Operative. Completely Rebuilt In 2002. located in Fort Pierce, FL., beach. All amenities. Plots In Garden Of Honor. Two Bedroom, jacuzzi and exercise room, 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths New Floors, Walls, Doors, just minutes from beaches $950.00 per week. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, 2 Lots & 2 Vaults. All Remodeled With (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, and great fishing. Many AVAILABLE Attached Screenhouse. A/C, cable. Asking $2700 For All Area). Air Conditioning, Bathroom. Carpeting On All other extras. $79,900. Call 617-797-4665 or Summer Rate $850/wk Park Share Included. Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Floors Except Kitchen & WHEN YOU ARE. 774-745-0026 Make an offer. 617-698-0638 All local. All the time. $69,000 OBO For Appointment Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Call For Daily Rates Please Leave Message TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 508-867-5043 508-347-9370 508-735-9639 Call (508)779-0311 (508)429-7568

Truck Rails 1984 Firebird SE Antique Black 725 AUTOMOBILES 2002 BMW 325ci 2006 GT Mustang 2004 Jeep 700 AUTOMOTIVE Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed H06, air, auto locks doors & Convertible Convertible Grand Cherokee Great Condition windows. Cast wheels, Jaguar 1996 Mercury Excellent Condition. Bright Red, Black 52k, 4x4, Auto, A/C, CD, $95 For Set Chapman. Best offer. 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and Grand Marquis 38,883 Miles. Automatic Top/Interior. Automatic, 49k All Power Call (617)872-3230 chrome nearly perfect, New Transmission With Sports Miles (Mostly Long Trips). $12,500 GM Chrome Michelin pin stripe tires and Blue Hill Edition 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Loaded, White w/ Blue Shift Mode. Grey Leather Shaker 1000 Sound System. $8,995 Slotted Wheels many spare parts. Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Stored In Winter. Ford Varney’s Garage 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern Best Reasonable Offer. Interior, 90k Miles Harmon-Kardon Sound Anti-Theft & Lojack. 508-867-8477 (4) 17 Inch Rims For Full-Size GM. 1985 Buick Call Tom (Spencer) $2,995 obo System, Premium MUST SELL! With Tires $200 Set Of 4 Riviera (774)745-0173 Wheels, Etc. $22,000 2004 Jeep Liberty 1992 Chevy $19,999 6 Lug 454 Complete Must Sell My Beautiful, 508-987-0947 Silver With Black Interior. $700 OBO Restored Pride & Joy! 725 AUTOMOBILES Corsica Contact Josh Great Shape, Clean. Tires 860-933-6369 GM Block 135k Original Miles. Pretty Blue, 119k Miles, 508-885-7085 2006 Kia Spectra Are Good. 76k Miles. With Fuel Injection Blue With Black Landau $500 Police Good Condition 4-Door, Auto, A/C, CD, 4-Cyl. 4WD & Cruise. $1200 Roof. Plush Interior. 6 Cylinder Automatic 2002 Lincoln LS Great On Fuel! $7500 Mechanically Good. Impounds! 860-928-4773 (4) Goodyear 508-259-8805 $1,195 obo Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, $9,900 $2500 OBO Cars/Trucks From $500! Fully Loaded, Chrome $8,495 Wrangler ST Tires 508-476-1721 For listings (508)615-5959 Varney’s Garage 2004 Jeep 800-559-4138 ext. 3468 Rims/Grill/Rocker P265/70R17 Used Auto Parts Panels/Pillars, 508-867-8477 Liberty Sport 10,000 Miles Came Off 1997 Olds Regency Brand New Snow Tires, Silver, 49k Miles. New Chevy Silverado. 91 day Guarantee. Large 1987 Chevy 1985 Fire-Engine Nice solid driver 105K 2006 Mustang inventory of engines, Extra Set Of 18” Chrome Excellent Condition. $350 Or BRO Red Mazda RX7 highway miles, loaded with Rims with Tires. New Convertible CD/AM/FM Radio. Call 508-867-7008 transmissions, tires & glass. Monte Carlo LS 1.1L Rotary Engine. moonroof, needs nothing. Excellent service. Free parts Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, Brakes Silver, 44,500 Miles, Asking $14,200 Mint Condition. Asking $3500. Excellent Condition. locating service. 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect Call (860)974-3022 Sharp Car! Mint! 774-364-1133 Amherst-Oakham Auto velour interior, 1-owner, Single Owner, 54k Miles. $11,500 4 Cooper Weather Always Garaged, No Rust, $13,500 obo 860-916-8247 Or After 5pm Call (800)992-0441 or 120K miles. Bought new at 1998 Ford 508-886-7184 Master S/T Tires (508)799-9969 Diamond Chevrolet. Very Sunroof. 774-289-9074 Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 good condition, Runs Beautifully. Contour LX 2006 Scion XB Ask For Linda runs great. $2500. $5000 Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, 2003 Ford Still In New Condition! Like New $150 720 CLASSICS 740 MOTORCYCLES (508)347-9386 508-845-9237 133k. Good Tires, Mustang GT Has 19k Miles On It. Carries 4 Cooper Weather Recent Brake Job. Platinum Warranty, Good 1987 Yamaha Master S/T Snow 1953 Ford 1992 Dodge $1700 Or Best Offer With 22k Miles, Custom Until 2012, Or 70k Miles. All Groove Tires 2-Door Sedan 508-892-9212 Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Options, 35-40MPG, XV535 Motorcycle 225/55 R17 Stealth Ebiach Lowering Springs. Burgundy Exterior. 59,920 Miles, New Battery, Mild Custom, $11,000 1989 BMW 325i Red, Mint Condition. Like New $200 Red convertible new black 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Clean Car, Mint Condition. Excellent Inside/Out. Owner’s Manual, Service $6500 OBO 82k Miles. 19” Chrome Garaged In Winter. $12,800 Manual Included. 508-867-2560 top new transmission, 508-347-3613 Evenings 1955 Oldsmobile Wheels, Body Kit, Custom $14,000 OBO 508-943-5954 $900 OBO 4-Door automatic, runs perfect, Call Robert Paint, Plus Many Extras. 508-864-9692 508-987-5167 Original, $10,000 $5500. Call (413)245-4587 1993 Cadillac Asking $9,800 508-764-1401 2006 Toyota Third Row Fleetwood or best offer Corolla CE 1975 Ford Flatbed Metallic Gray. Manual, 45k, Bench Seat Florida car. 46k miles, (508)717-9244 2003 Ford 1994 Harley For Ford Expedition $1600 1995 Toyota Supra regular gas; 17-18 in city Good Condition. 40 MPG. Davidson (Eddie Bauer) 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Mustang Mach 1 $9490 Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 1999 Buick Park Azure Blue with Black 508-347-3280 Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, Tan Leather, Excellent 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Original. 60k, Light Blue with Light Condition. Pickup Blue leather interior. $6200. Ave leather. 18K miles, like brand good shape, extra lights, Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 Black-On-Black, Leather, Loaded, like new, leather, new. Couple after 2006 Volkswagen extra chrome, forward Solid, Needs Restoration, Call (508)832-3029 or controls. $7500. $150 $2500 Two-Owner Car. (508)272-3433 122K miles. $4500. market parts. $17,500. 860-935-0039 $50,000 FIRM Call (508)752-8683 Call (508)987-8486 Jetta Call (508)864-3198 Collection MUST BE SOLD! 1993 Volvo 240GL Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 978-760-3453 2004 Chevrolet disc CD changer, heated 1998 Harley 1973 Pontiac 4-Door Sedan, 132k 1999 Ford seats & mirrors, sunroof, Truck Cap Miles. Runs Fine. No Escort LX Monte Carlo LS front, side & rear air bags. Davidson Chevy/GMC, Trans-Am 1973 Green 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Rust. CD, Automatic. 4-Cylinder, 4-Door, 5-Speed. Black/Grey, Excellent $14,900. 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, Color Match “Pewter”. S-10, $2300 OBO Over 30 MPG. Excellent Condition, 43k Miles. Call (508)949-6914 excellent condition, X-Cab, Fiberglass. Hi-Rise, VW Beetle Burgundy Interior, Original, $8000 Recent Engine, 508-867-6023 Condition registered, many extras! Sliders, Locks, Roof Rack Matching Numbers. 90k. Retails For Over $3000 508-987-1350 2007 Dodge $7000 or BO Brackets. Good Tires $50,000 FIRM 1995 Corvette $1,900 OBO 508-764-8754 $300 Charger SXT Best Offer Excellent Condition, 508-754-2323 2004 Chrysler 860-974-7099 413-245-3530 508-344-2660 Removable Top, Bright Red. Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat 2000 Harley Automatic w/Posi-Traction, 1999 Ford Town & Country Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien Davidson XL883 Super AM/FM, Alarm, Mustang One Owner, 23,500 Miles. Leather, 26 MPG, 145k Black Custom Paint, Fully $19,595 OBO Custom Highway. Always Mobile 6-Cylinder Automatic, 94k Must See! krausecars.comWelcome Back Tim Cushing Miles, White. Power Seats, Loaded, Perfect Condition Sharon 774-287-2031 Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, One, Garaged. Adult Owned. $18,000 Or Best Offer Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, Asking $9,750 Windows, Locks & Steering. Very Good Condition. Call 508-764-3723 Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 508-248-1951 2007 Ford Taurus 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots $4995 42k, Auto, A/C, CD Call 508-764-4570 Of Chrome Added, 1,493 1995 Geo Prizm 2004 Mercury $10,050 Miles, Flawless. 110K miles, Red, 4 door 1999 Ford Ranger Sable $8,695 Asking $5800 sedan, recently, 83k, 4-Door, Auto, A/C, CD Varney’s Garage 860-792-1168 Extended Cab Pickup 508-867-8477 reconditioned, new starter, V6, 4.0L $7,000 runs great. 131,780 Miles. Recent $5,995 2002 Harley Moving must sell quick!! Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. Varney’s Garage Corvette 1988 XLH 883 Sportster $2500 or best offer. Runs Well. 508-867-8477 Excellent Condition. New Call (508)341-4434 or 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, $3500 T-Top, Tires & Interior. Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, (860)857-4168 (Book Value $6000+) 2005 Chrysler Over $11k Invested. Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 860-923-1848 Pacifica Asking $7500 OBO Custom Grips. 1995 Honda 1-508-943-1128 Excellent Condition 2000 Chrysler AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Accord Highway. New Tires, Great 1-508-341-3164 Looks & Runs Great. Suburban Subaru is proud to announce that Tim Cushing, formerly of Tri- Only $500! Sebring Family Car, Well Maintained. Asking $4500 State Subaru and Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge, all divisions of krausecars.com, Runs Great Convertible $6500 OBO Wanted 860-617-7335 is back in the Krause house For Listings Photos Available Old Camaros 800-559-4138 xL273 97k Miles, No Repairs Tim’s 18 years of selling and servicing cars in the greater Worcester area Needed. Carfax Report Call Bill & Andrea 1967-1969 including parts, 2003 Kawasaki make him a welcome addition to the Suburban Subaru sales staff. 1999 Mercury Provided. 860-377-0396 pieces in any condition. Will KX65 We welcome Tim to our elite team of sales professionals, $3500 Firm 860-928-1064 consider other models. One Owner, Runs Great, please call him at 800.875.2542, email him at [email protected] Cougar 860-634-4632 Call (860)633-0869 New Sprockets and Chain. or visit him at www.suburbansubaru.com, or for sales, service or just to say hello... 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All Son has outgrown it. 2005 Chrysler 732 SPORTS UTILITY Options. College 2000 Dodge $1600 OBO Forces Sale Sebring 800-875-2542 $3800 OBO Caravan 38k, Auto, A/C, CD, Alloys 1987 Toyota Call 508-764-1515 56,000 miles, excellent $8,295 4Runner or (Cell) 508-450-6458 A Division of krausecars.com Call condition. Non-smoker, 508-476-3907 $6,695 120k Miles, New Fenders EXTENDED SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: am/fm/cd, recent tires. Varney’s Garage & Brakes. Runs Great. 508-335-1283 Asking $3900. 2003 Yamaha Route 83 • Manchester-Vernon Line Mon.-Fri. 7AM-7PM • Sat. 7AM-6PM 508-867-8477 $500 1983 Lincoln Town Ask For Debbie YZ125R 508-248-4224 Mint Condition, Garaged. Car 2005 Ford Fusion Hardly Ridden. 20,000 miles, estate car. 22k, Auto, A/C, CD, Alloys, $2000 Looking for Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Parts, Excellent condition. Always Factory Warranty. 2000 Blazer LS Call 508-254-8663 garaged. $3900 or best offer. $12,500 After 4pm & Weekends (508)317-7092 Absolutely Reliable. Rare $9,999 2-Door, 5-Speed, With Or 508-248-5466 Service or Collision Repair? Varney’s Garage Vortex 6-Cylinder Engine, And Leave Message 2001 PT Cruiser 508-867-8477 Spare On Back, Opening MILLBURY FORD MERCURY on Route 20 in Auburn can help you out. Limited Roof, Running Boards, More. 2004 Harley Silver w/ Leather, Loaded 2005 Ford Taurus 125k, 24.5 MPG, JVC. Davidson Ultra Just a few short minutes from Worcester, at exit 6B off I-290, One Owner 80k, Auto, A/C, CD, Alloys Asking $3,500 we have a large staff of Ford Certified Technicians capable of performing A Loved Car!!! $7,500 508-248-1951 Classic Low Price Reflects 114k, $5,695 5500 miles, $17000. all your service or collision repair needs, always at competitive prices. New Timing Belt, and Varney’s Garage 2001 Chevy Call (508)943-0242 508-867-8477 Extensive Tune-up Blazer LT 2004 Honda VTX REDUCED Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, MILLBURY FORD MERCURY 2005 Honda Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 1300 Retro $5700 Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Pristine condition, Candy (508)476-3715 Civic VP FFAMILAMILYY OWNEDOWNED FORFOR OVEROVER 85 YEARSYEARS 4-Door, 4-Cylinder, 4-Speed Runs Great, Needs Nothing! Apple Red, many chrome Automatic. A/C, CD. Grey 94k Miles, 22MPG. extras, less than 2000 miles, 2001 Subaru $7500 firm. Free mini bike FREE TIRE ROTATION Interior/Exterior. Asking $6000 FREE BATTERY TEST Forrester Recent Honda Front Brakes 508-864-3846 with purchase. Come in for an Oil & Filter change and receive a Visually inspect and test battery. Hybrid battery Standard, Recent Brakes, & Oil Filter. Very Clean Call David, FREE tire rotation. Trucks up to F350, excludes test excluded. See Service Advisor for details. A/C, Roof Racks. Looks Inside & Out! 2003 Dodge (508)234-0631 dual rear wheel trucks. Offer valid with coupon. Expires 4/30/09 & Runs Great. Averages 35 MPG. Durango SP SP Offer valid with coupon. Expires 4/30/09 $5,500 OBO Asking $11,000 ABS, A/C, Alloy, AWD, 2006 Harley 508-987-3244 508-885-3278 7 P.Seats, H.Seats, Davidson R/Boards, Fully Loaded, 2002 Mitsubishi 2005 Toyota New Tires. 95k Miles, Sportster XL883C MERCURY Gallant ES Camry LE 4x4, 4.7L. White with saddle bags. Runs Good, Rear Quarter MAKE AN OFFER! 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Silver, 66k, 4-Door, Call Rick At Harley helmet, jacket and Dented, Replaced Engine. Auto, A/C, CD. www.millburyfm.com • Rte. 20, Auburn, MA • 508-832-6261 $2400 508-245-5715 gloves for sale. $9950 Or Rob 508-764-0626 Call (508)949-0621 • Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5pm • Sat 7am - 3pm 508-987-2045 508-826-1350 APRIL, 01, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Ford Edge Delivers a Lot in the Midsize Crossover Market but Not Fuel Economy BY KEITH GRIFFIN vehicle launched. For example, the side mir- Most automotive journalists won’t admit rors were specifically designed to reduce this, but I’m wrong sometimes. Every now wind noise. Even the radio antenna was and then a vehicle comes along that I just scrutinized. By modifying the pitch and don’t like at first or even second glance. height of the spiral by tenths of a millime- This week’s vehicle would be such a beast. ter, wind noise was reduced by as much as 2 The first two times I drove the Ford Edge I decibels. It makes me wonder if this level of didn’t like it. I just didn’t get what all the scrutiny can continue to be applied in this hype was about. day of manufacturer cutbacks? It was almost painful to be at its introduc- From a safety standpoint, you have to like tion in San Francisco a couple years back. the blind spot mirror (even though it Executives were positively overflowing reminds me of the mirrors you see for peo- The Ford Edge comes in four trim with glee about this crossover utility vehi- ple who tow things). The blind spot mirror, levels: SE, SEL, Limited and Sport. cle and I just couldn’t share their enthusi- which is standard equipment, is a tradition- All are available in either front wheel drive asm. Then, a few months later, I spent a full al side view mirror designed with a sec- or all wheel drive. week with the Edge, and still didn’t get it. ondary convex spotter in the top outer cor- Maybe the third time was the charm. ner, which provides a view of the driver’s as hydrogen-powered vehicles, were used by options such as leather Alcantra seats with During the week I spent with the 2009 Ford blind spot. When traffic enters the driver’s the bad guys in “Quantum of Solace,” blue inserts bumped the price up to $34,190. Edge SEL, a lot of people asked me about it blind spot on either side of the Edge, it is which just happens to be coming out on It’s a good time to be shopping for and commented how much they liked it. visible in the secondary convex mirror, DVD as I write this. At the end, not to give crossovers, though, so you should expect to And, for once, I couldn’t really quibble with alerting the driver of potential danger. Of away anything, but even James Bond him- pay less. them. This is a good vehicle for a family of course, I’ve been adjusting my mirrors for self drives one. So, rent the DVD and gain a (Questions and comments about this review four that deserves to be considered by any- years in a manner recommended by the whole new respect for the Edge. and other automotive concerns can be e- body shopping for a midsize crossover utili- folks at Car Talk, so my blind spots disap- Speaking of movies, available for 2009 is the mailed to [email protected]. All ty vehicle. pear – and there’s no need for fancy mir- next generation navigation system with queries are answered.) The Edge delivers spirited performance and rors. (Google Car Talk and blind spot for an Sirius Travel Link, which gives drivers and VITAL STATISTICS a smooth, quiet ride from its class-exclusive easy explanation.) passengers access to up-to-the-minute infor- Wheelbase: 111.2 inches 265-horsepower V-6 engine and six-speed Of course, there is much more advanced mation and entertainment including coast- Length: 185.7 inches automatic transmission. This is a confident safety technology in the Edge. It has Ford’s to-coast coverage of real-time traffic and Width: 87.5 inches vehicle that is nimble for its size and AdvanceTrac with roll stability control. weather reports; fuel options from more Height: 67.0 inches weight. However, fuel economy is going to Ford says it is the industry’s only electronic than 120,000 stations sorted by price and Curb weight: 4288 lbs. give you pause. The all-wheel drive version stability control system that uses two gyro- distance; major league pro and college Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 is rated at 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. scopic sensors to monitor both yaw and roll sports as well as movie listings from more Horsepower: 265 @ 6,250 rpm At least Ford does you the favor of allowing motions. Monitoring both motions allows than 4,500 theaters. It’s the kind of technol- Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm the Edge to run on regular fuel. for yaw-control enhancements, providing ogy you could live without – until you see it EPA estimated mpg city/highway: The Edge is a quiet vehicle. Ford says test- class leading side-slip and roll stability con- demonstrated. 15/22 ing has proven that the Edge’s interior is trol, Ford points out. Pricing on the Edge begins in the mid-$20s Base price: $31,395 quieter than the Lexus RX350. It also says Plus, how can you speak ill of a vehicle that for the base model SE with front-wheel As-tested price: $34,190 engineers spent hundreds of hours fine- was so prominently on display in a James drive. The model I drove was the SEL with Also consider: Nissan Murano, Honda tuning Edge’s interior ambiance when the Bond movie? Four Ford Edges, disguised to all-wheel drive. It started at $31,395 before Pilot, Mazda CX-7

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