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“Do not accustom for Brimfield casino project yourself to use big Courtesy graphic words for little ‘WE DON’T BELIEVE DEVELOPMENT SHOULD An artist’s rendering of what the new Sturbridge movie theater will look like. matters.” COME AT THE COST OF NATURAL BEAUTY’ Samuel Johnson BY KEVIN FLANDERS The Pioneer Valley is home to VILLAGER STAFF WRITER some of the most beautiful land BRIMFIELD — MGM Resorts International Movie theater plan “ around — from the Quaboag announced on Monday, Jan. 30, that it has INSIDE selected Gensler as the architectural firm River to the acres of pristine forest that will oversee the design of MGM’s Rolling that define the countryside. We Hills Resort project. believe … we will be able to build a moves forward ALMANAC ...... 2 MGM Chairman and CEO Jim Murren resort that not only compliments but pointed to Gensler’s environmental track actually enhances these picturesque record as one of the major reasons why it was BY KEVIN FLANDERS “I have heard from many POLICE LOGS...... 9 surroundings.” VILLAGER STAFF WRITER selected. folks in town who are pleased OBITUARIES ...... 11 “We don’t believe development should come STURBRIDGE — A propos- that Sturbridge will have its - MGM Resorts International Chairman at the cost of natural beauty,” Murren said. al from Cinemagic Stadium own movie theater,” said OPINION ...... 10 “Gensler is a company that shares our green and CEO Jim Murren Theaters to bring a movie the- Town Administrator Shaun ater to town is one step closer Suhoski. “I’m looking for- CALENDAR ...... 11 values and we are proud to have them joining our Brimfield team.” CityCenter in Las Vegas, the world’s largest to becoming a reality. ward to watching a summer SPORTS...... 12-13 Gensler is a member of the Business private sustainable development. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the blockbuster right here in Council on Climate Change and was ranked “Sustainability is a guiding principle for all Planning Board approved the town.” the number one green design firm by of our building and interior projects,” said JF proposal for a 1,210-seat movie Another positive aspect of Engineering News-Record. Gensler’s sustain- Finn III, of Gensler. “We approach every theater to be opened at the the proposal is that the addi- able credits include work on MGM’s Center at Hobbs Brook. The tion of a movie theater is not LOCAL Please Read CASINO, page A9 proposal must now be ana- expected to generate an inor- lyzed by the Design Review dinately large amount of traf- Committee before Cinemagic fic. A preliminary traffic and ONE CAR AT A TIME officials can apply for a build- parking evaluation was con- ing permit. ducted by McMahon “This proposal represents a Associates in 2009 to study great reuse of vacant space, traffic patterns in the Center and it is very consistent with at Hobbs Brook parking lot, the town’s recently finished and the study concluded that Master Plan,” said Town the lot would be able to handle Planner Jean Bubon. “We the projected additional daily received a lot of calls from res- traffic that would exist. idents the day after the meet- The Planning Board also ing, and they were all looking approved the Basketville to see if the proposal had Building redevelopment plan passed. People are definitely at its Jan. 24 meeting. The excited about a movie theater plan includes adding a 50-seat in Sturbridge.” restaurant on the first floor, as February vacation According to Bob Collins, well as three dental offices a busy week at the director of Marketing for and an additional profession- Cinemagic Stadium Theaters, al office on the second floor. OSV his company is hoping to open The building is located at 413- Page A2 the theater as early as June. 419 Main Street. The main reason why the the- Bubon described the ater might open so early is Basketville redevelopment that the proposal does not plan as a huge investment in LOCAL include plans for additional the community, and town offi- construction of new buildings cials are thrilled about the Kevin Flanders photo in the plaza, requiring only possibility of the previously STURBRIDGE — A One-Stop Towing employee works last week on a car in a building that has been the installation of equipment vacant building being used for under construction since the June 1 tornado destroyed it more than 8 months ago. For more photos in an existing space that was several purposes. from in and around Sturbridge, turn to page A8! formerly known as Linen and Things. Please Read THEATER, page A11 Hickey hits the ground running

NEW VETERANS DIRECTOR Local artist, author STARTS IN STURBRIDGE prepping for UMass exhibit BY KEVIN FLANDERS the seniors and having a conversation VILLAGER STAFF WRITER with them,” Hickey said. “Everyone I Page A4 STURBRIDGE — Newly appointed have met so far in Sturbridge has been Director of Veterans Services Michael very welcoming, and I would like to “Tim” Hickey, of Cherry Valley, has get to know even more people.” SPORTS several ideas for assisting veterans Hickey also expressed his desire to and their family members, and he is work with veterans returning from eager to put them into action. Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as their Hickey, an honorably discharged family members. veteran of the United States Air “It is going to be a difficult transi- Force, has hit the ground running tional process for them. I want the vet- since the Board of Selectmen ratified erans to know that I am here to help his appointment on Jan. 17. He assist them and also to provide sup- already met many town officials and also had a discussion with Senior Center Director Melissa Beauchemin Please Read HICKEY, page A11 about speaking with seniors in the near future. Kevin Flanders photo “I am looking forward to meeting Michael “Tim” Hickey is the new Veterans Warriors remain Agent in Sturbridge. on winning streak, top rival Rams Page A12 Public input pours in for superintendent search

OPINION BY KEVIN FLANDERS Wednesday, Feb. 1, that areas of improvement for the tendent who has previous vious experience as a super- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER included three meetings, one district,” said Search experience in the classroom. intendent,” Valanzola said. “I GET YOUR STURBRIDGE — After for school faculty members, Committee Chairman He did not get the sense that think most people are more POINT ACROSS releasing a survey and hold- another for administration, Michael Valanzola, of Wales. people are adamant about the concerned with a candidate’s ing a public forum, the and a third for parents, stu- “Meeting with administra- next superintendent coming experience than where he or PAGE A10 Tantasqua Regional and dents, and residents of the tors, faculty, parents, and stu- from a Massachusetts school she is from.” Union 61 Superintendent five towns that comprise the dents really allowed us to system. To ensure that all residents POLICE LOGS Search Committee has district. hear some great sugges- “A lot of people said they’d of the five towns could offer received valuable input from “We got a ton of feedback tions.” like us to select someone who their suggestions, the com- PAGE A5 residents, school officials and about the characteristics that Valanzola noted that many was an educator and has a mittee also posted a public students. people want to see in the next people expressed their teaching background, and A forum was held on superintendent, as well as desires to see a new superin- many want a person with pre- Please Read SEARCH, page A4 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, February 10, 2012 Senior center officials planning busy February

BY KEVIN FLANDERS will also offer a special meal on Feb. Palliative Care who will answer all the Senior Center during February, classes and programs each month, VILLAGER STAFF WRITER 14 that includes bourguignon, red questions from seniors. with Planet of the Apes scheduled including exercise classes, line STURBRIDGE — The shortest bliss potatoes, spinach, honey wheat A birthday celebration will occur for Feb. 7, Dolphin Tale on Feb. 21, dancing, blood pressure screenings, month of the year will be a busy one bread, and pink ambrosia. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Seniors can and Leap Year on Feb. 28. wellness programs, Tai Chi, and at the Sturbridge Senior Center, Three days later, on Feb. 17, sen- come in and celebrate their In celebration of Valentine’s Day, yoga. with several exciting events and iors are encouraged to don their February birthdays; cake and ice Senior Center Director Melissa Finally, the Friends of Sturbridge programs planned for seniors. feather masks and colorful beads cream will be served after lunch. Beauchemin would like to remind Seniors are planning many trips On Friday, Feb. 10, Sue Small will during a Mardi Gras party at 12:30 On Wednesday, Feb. 29, the senior seniors that a special Valentine tree throughout the spring. For more offer a presentation at 12:45 p.m. p.m. Gary Lundgren will be on hand center will host its second party of will be on display all month long. information about these trips, call about parish nursing. Small will dis- for a fun musical performance that the month, a leap day party at 1 p.m. The tree will be adorned with 508-347-9028. cuss how parish nurses represent will be sure to induce much laugh- Seniors are invited to wear their Valentine treats for seniors, who The senior center is located at 308 many different faiths, fostering ter. craziest green outfits, build a green may take a valentine or leave one for Main Street. For more information physical, emotional, and spiritual A roundtable discussion about sundae, and enjoy a leap frog high- someone else. about upcoming events and pro- harmony in an effort to promote hospice and palliative care will take ball mocktail. Prizes and surprises “The tree will be here throughout grams, call 508-347-7575. health and well-being. place on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 will abound, and green apples and February,and it should be a fun way A special Valentine’s Day tea and a.m. The discussion will be led by tea will be offered for those who are for the seniors to celebrate Kevin Flanders can be reached at talk event will take place at 12:45 Dennis Condon, a hospice liaison committed to healthy eating. Valentine’s Day,” Beauchemin said. 508-909-4136, or by email at kflan- p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, the topic of from Guardian Hospice and Plenty of movies will be shown at The senior center offers several [email protected]. which will be travels. The center February vacation a busy week at OSV

STURBRIDGE — Keep the kids busy dur- hands-on crafts. ing February school vacation week at Old Visitors can enjoy a winter scavenger hunt, Sturbridge Village with a mix of invigorating sleigh rides, ice skating (bring your skates), outdoor fun and cozy indoor activities and and sledding on 1830s-style reproduction sleds (all weather permitting). Indoor activities include candle-making, making a Washington cake and paper George Washington militia hat, marbling paper, and writing with a quill pen. Children can make and take a “thaumat- Chinese Restaurant www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty rope” – a 19th-century toy that fools the eye. For all times and details: 800-733-1830; Take-out Service www.osv.org. Catering Party to Your Place Everyone named “George” or “Martha” Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 gets free admission to the Village during Presidents’ Day Weekend Feb. 18-20. Visitors Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service can take part in traditional toasts to George Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm Washington and other famous American Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday Patriots, and learn more about the country’s 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 first president during presentations of “I Cannot Tell a Lie: Celebrating the Life and Accomplishments of George Washington in Story and Song.” Skirts will swirl on Sunday, Feb. 19, as the Old Sturbridge Village dancers present a Washington Birthday Ball. Beforehand, OSV historians will discuss 19th-century hair-

TONY PIETTE WELL TESTING Courtesy photos Above, Dipping candles at Old Sturbridge Village. Right, Sledding on 1830s-style sleds at Old • Install & Repair • Water Quality & Sturbridge Village. Water Pumps, Quantity Testing Tanks & Filters • Fully Insured dressing techniques (including bear grease • Water Pump and sausage curls) in “Her Crowning Glory”; • Serving all of Service etiquette for the ball in “Please Take Hands”; Worcester County and 1830s ball accessories in “Frills and 508-949-1771 or 860-974-2512 Furbelows.” Visitors can learn various dances of the time, including contra dances and cotil- lions, forerunners of today’s line dancing and square dancing. According to Old Sturbridge Village historians, George Washington’s birth- day was one of only a bookseller who had likely never even met few holidays celebrat- Washington. In fact, nearly all of the anec- ed in 19th-century dotes in the first edition of Weems’ book about rural New England, Washington were fictional, but the biography and the man was ele- was wildly popular and future editions includ- vated to mythic status ed even more made-up tales. by a young nation George Washington was, however, one of struggling to find a the best athletes of his day,a physically impos- sense of unity. ing man of great strength and endurance. A Washington became a fact not well known by his contemporaries is larger-than-life figure that he frequently fell ill. Instead, his biogra- who the entire nation phers focused on the fact that Washington was could rally around, never wounded during the Revolutionary War, exemplifying all of though he had several near misses. the virtues that the Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New citizens were coming England life in the 1830s and is open year- to value. round. Winter hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Many of the well- Wednesday–Sunday, and all Monday holidays. known stories about Admission: Adults $24; seniors $20; children 3- Washington were not 17, $8; children under 3, free. All programs are really true, including subject to change. Each admission includes the famous tale of the free parking and a free second-day visit with- cherry tree chopped in 10 days. Woo Card subscribers get $5 off down by Washington adult daytime admission; college Woo card- as a boy. This story holders receive $10 off adult daytime admis- was fabricated by the sion. For times and details of all OSV activi- president’s first biog- ties visit: www.osv.org or call 1-800-SEE-1830. rapher, Mason Locke Weems, an itinerant

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‘THE STUDENTS HAVE DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB HERE’ AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH BY KEVIN FLANDERS arship to TRHS students before VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the tornado struck, but the The Sturbridge Villager is committed to BRIMFIELD — Tantasqua tremendous assistance provided accuracy in all its news reports. Although Regional High School technical by technical division students numerous safeguards are in place to ensure division students have recently inspired him to offer two $500 accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. worked on a variety of projects at scholarships this year for stu- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the Village Green Family dents in that division. the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Campground, and owner Lester “My two children went to Twarowski has been so thrilled Tantasqua and received a great timely manner. by the assistance that he will pro- education there,” Twarowski If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- vide yearly scholarships for tech- added. “It’s an outstanding school 4140 during normal business hours. During nical division students. and I hope to continue offering non-business hours, leave a message in the The students have been very these scholarships in the future.” editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will active at the campground – which School officials are excited return your phone call. was badly damaged during the about how active technical divi- June 1 tornado – undertaking sion students have been in area such projects as working with towns this year, taking part in National Grid to redesign the dis- multiple projects that will give tribution of power at the camp- them valuable experience. ground and installing 11 single- “All of our teachers are com- phase pedestal services. In addi- mitted to technical education and tion, the students helped install 65 want all students to have an trailer site power distribution opportunity to participate in tech- Courtesy photo panel boards that have service lat- nical education,” said TRHS tech- Tantasqua Regional High School students have performed a variety of tasks at erals capable of feeding over 2,000 nical division principal Mark Village Green Family Campground in Brimfield, which was destroyed by the tor- feet of cable throughout the park. Wood, who is among the educa- nado. Each lateral was measured, cut, tors who are thrilled with the pulled, and terminated to many community projects in volunteers who have assisted to eventually increase the schol- 6 Wickaboag Valley Road National Electrical Code stan- which technical division students Twarowski since June 1, the arship amounts in future years. West Brookfield, MA 01585 dards. have recently participated. campground continues to recover. Meanwhile, the TRHS technical 508-867-8389 • Call for hours “The students have done an out- One of the best aspects of the Twarowski hopes to have the division is also turning its atten- standing job here,” Twarowski work done at Village Green campground partially open for tion to the future, reminding resi- said. “I have been receiving help Family Campground is that sev- seasonal guests in May, and the dents that it is accepting applica- from Tantasqua students ever eral technical division students cleanup efforts will continue over tions for freshmen for the 2012- since the tornado hit, first when a who enjoy different trades were the summer. 2013 school year. Students from bunch of kids showed up and able to participate. Electrical stu- “We still have 35 acres of camp- the Tantasqua Regional School helped clean and now with these dents were involved in the afore- ground to clean up, and it has District, as well as out-of-district projects. I figured that offering a mentioned projects, and carpen- been a very long process,” students, are encouraged to apply. scholarship for the technical divi- try students built poles to be set Twarowski said. “Hopefully sion was the least I could do.” up at the campground. everything will be completed in Kevin Flanders can be reached In fact, Twarowski had already Thanks to the help of TRHS about two years.” at 508-909-4136, or by email at been planning on offering a schol- students and hundreds of other Twarowski said he would like [email protected]. Poster project brings healing, funds for tornado survivors

BY KEVIN FLANDERS sion classes,” Kass said. “The teachers are VILLAGER STAFF WRITER great, and the classes give you great opportu- STURBRIDGE — Tantasqua Regional High nities to expand your knowledge.” School senior Joel Kass took thousands of Many readers will correctly associate the photos of the damage done to his grandmoth- Kass family with Cajun, the paint horse whose er’s property by the June 1 tornado, and he is miraculous rescue and subsequent surgery now hoping those images will assist other tor- became one of the most positive stories TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com nado survivors as well. emerging from the June 1 disaster. Kass, of Brimfield, took 5,000 photos of According to Kass, JoAnn Kass’ property in the weeks and Cajun has taken a months following the tornado, capturing turn for the better in AFFORDABLE GARAGE DOOR SERVICES everything from the initial devastation to the recent weeks, We Repair All Makes and Models of Garage Doors and rebuilding efforts. In a recent school project, although he still suf- he spent about three weeks using a computer fers from post-trau- Electric Openers, Broken Springs, Replacement Sections, Broken Cable, Remote Problems program called AndreaMosaic to arrange matic stress resulting 1,000 of those photos on a digital art template from the tornado. The Fall Tune-up 8x7 - 9x7 Steel Insulated Doors, Liftmaster 1/2 hp Belt Drive Special R-12 Complete with Standard Opener w/Wall Control & before printing them on a poster. Even more Kevin Flanders photo Kass family is hoping Remote, Free 2nd Remote & creative, the contrast between light and dark for his continued Check, lube and Hardware, Track, Outside Keypad Tantasqua Regional High School teacher Larry adjust door & opener (while supplies last) images helps viewers recognize the shape of a recovery as they await Installation & Tax LaBelle stands with senior Joel Kass, who made a tornado in the background. the finished construc- $65 poster featuring 1,000 photographs he took of tor- $595 $325 “I told my teacher about the photos I’d tion of their new nado damage and recovery efforts on his grand- Coupon Expires 2/29/12 Coupon Expires 2/29/12 Coupon Expires 2/29/12 taken, and he thought it would be really cool if home, which they are mother’s property. I could use a program to combine them all,” hoping to move into Kass said. “I never imagined the images by April. Sales • Service • Installation would look as good as they do.” hopefully people will be interested in buying 1-800-605-9030 After printing out one poster using a school them.” Kevin Flanders can printer, TRHS technical division principal Kass is enrolled in the TRHS academic divi- be reached at 508-909- 508-987-8600 Michael Wood thought it would be a great idea sion, but he has enjoyed taking elective cours- 4136, or by email at www.countrysidedoors.com to have a company print out additional posters es in the technical division. His most recent kflanders@stone- so residents could purchase them. project was completed as part of a class bridgepress.com. Oxford, MA Email:[email protected] “It is really amazing that Joel had the instructed by Larry LaBelle, who teaches insight to put this together and that he also drafting and architecture. had a teacher who allowed him to think out- “Joel did a great job on this project. He side the box,” Wood said. “Seeing the poster wanted to experiment quite a bit and spend a has not only been a way for him to cope with lot of time making sure the images were big the tornado, but I think many members of the enough and arranged in the right way,” community will respond in the same way.” LaBelle said. The poster is currently being sold for $22. Wood and LaBelle thanked Colonial Kass, who was in the basement of his grand- Printing, of Southbridge, for printing the 50 mother’s house as the tornado roared through posters that are now on sale. Some tornado Brimfield, expressed his desire that all pro- survivors have already declared their interest ceeds be given to Gina Lynch for distribution in purchasing a few of them. to tornado survivors. “I have really enjoyed taking technical divi- “I hope we are able to sell as many posters as we can to help peo- ple who were affected by the tornado,” added Kass. “We start- Dr. Gill’s Eye Center ed out by having 50 • Comprehensive Eye Exams posters printed, and • Contact Lenses & Eye Glasses IN FEBRUARY! • Equipped With The Latest Technology • Most Insurances & HMO’s Accepted WE ARE YOUR PRE-OWNED HEADQUARTERS! OVER “75” TO CHOOSE FROM! Email 2009 FORD F350 XLT 2010 HONDA INSIGHT EX 2010 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA Dr. Amarjeet S. Gill TU5668 CU4430 TU5791 Us! Reg. Cab Hatchback SUV 473 Main Street (Rt. 20) Sturbridge, MA 01518 2 Door 4 Door 2 Door V-8 cyl. 1-4cyl V-6 Cyl. Dk. Blue Pearl Polished Metal Black 508-347-7997 63K mi. 14K mi. 43K mi. 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BY KEVIN FLANDERS graphs of everything from lakes and oceans to In addition to his freelance photography VILLAGER STAFF WRITER fall foliage and sunsets, producing a compre- work, Mercado has also logged quite a few STURBRIDGE — Alberto Mercado is a man hensive collection of New England shots that hours of writing over the years. He has pub- of many trades. are all displayed on his website. lished two books — “From Ashes to Dreams: The published author and freelance photog- “I love taking pictures in New England, My Life, My Story,” and “Annabel: Finding rapher will display his latest collection of pic- because the land looks a lot like it does in Her Way Home” — and he is currently work- tures on Thursday,Feb. 16 at the University of Puerto Rico with mountains, countryside, and ing on a third book. He incorporated autobio- Massachusetts Medical School’s Lamar oceans,” Mercado added. “It has always been graphical elements in the first two works, Soutter Library. fun for me to take outdoor pictures, and people which were very well received by readers. “I have shown my work in many places, have been drawn to many of the pictures I “I began writing about four years ago when including the Lamar Soutter Library, the have taken of several places in New England. I started working on an autobiography and Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, and It means a lot to me that they are interested in people were very impressed by it,” Mercado the library in Worcester,” said Mercado, who my work.” said. “They told me it was really good and to is originally from Puerto Rico. “I always Mercado’s passion for photography began keep going, and eventually I was able to com- enjoy opportunities to have people view my in 1990, when he took photos and shared them plete ‘From Ashes to Dreams.’” pictures.” with friends. For more information about Mercado’s Mercado loves New England and attempts “The next thing I knew, people were asking books, visit www.albertobooks3.webs.com. To to capture its beauty in many of his photo- to buy a few of them,” he said. “I eventually see some of his photographs, portraits, and graphs. His most recent collection, got an even better camera and kept taking portfolio pictures, visit www.wix.com/lash- “Impressions of New England,” will be more photos.” er41/unique-vision-photography. All of his included in the Feb. 16 exhibit, which features Mercado previously displayed his work at recent photographs are digital, allowing for 28 photographs taken as far back as 2002. the Lamar Soutter Library, and University of excellent color and visibility. Throughout the years he has taken photo- Massachusetts officials contacted him in Mercado is always looking for new venues January to see if he was interested in setting to feature his photographs. If you are interest- Courtesy photo up another exhibit. ed in hosting him at your establishment, send Sturbridge author and freelance photographer “I was thinking the exhibit might be in June an email to [email protected]. Alberto Mercado will have several of his pictures on or July, and I was a little surprised to hear it display Thursday, Feb. 16 at the University of was in February,” Mercado said with a laugh. Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- Massachusetts Medical School’s Lamar Soutter “I’ve been working really hard to prepare for 4136, or by e-mail at kflanders@stonebridge- Library. it, and everything should be ready in time.” press.com. TLGV unveils master protection blueprint

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There could not be a better regional food system for the 11 mil- Rivers Valley National Heritage its creators — Green & Growing: A highlighting challenges to agricul- time to develop Green & Growing lion residents of southern New Corridor,the only remaining largely Call to Action, a comprehensive tural success. with the understanding that the con- England. undeveloped swath of land between regional plan to sustain and expand “We wanted to provide people text is perpetually changing,” said “Sixty-five percent of the fruits Boston and Washington, D.C. The food, fiber and forest production in with a general understanding of the Cutler. “We have developed this plan and vegetables in this country come Last Green Valley is made up of 35 the National Heritage Corridor. elements that impact the success of for a wide audience, not just profes- from other countries,” said Cutler. towns, 26 in Connecticut and nine in More than two years in the mak- agriculture,” said Cutler. “A con- sionals. Each chapter of Green & “There are millions of people in this Massachusetts. The 1,086 square ing, Green & Growing brings all sumer may not understand the regu- Growing ends with ‘Joint Efforts area dependent on that food. Having mile region is home to 300,000 people aspects of local agriculture into one lations a farmer might be operating Needed to Achieve the Vision.’ We a reliable source of locally produced and has 549,000 acres of working document and provides a regional under. The farmer may be unaware know that to be successful we need food is not only important for farm and forestland. The Last Green blueprint for enhancing and protect- of the general health concerns of the expertise of all our partners. It health, it’s important because we Valley, Inc., is the member-support- ing agriculture in the Last Green the consumer or why cooperatives is not the work of one but of many need to make sure there’s a way to ed non-profit organization working Valley. are important.” that will make The Last Green feed those people in the light of cli- locally to preserve land, water, and “The Last Green Valley worked to The document also offers ideas for Valley’s Green & Growing success- mate or transportation issues. If gas cultural resources of the National develop a strategy to reverse the loss developing interactions between the ful.” went up to $5 or more, what would Heritage Corridor. For more infor- of agriculture and rural traditions myriad groups in the region work- Specific plan goals include pro- that do to the cost of food in the gro- mation on the The Last Green while enhancing the economic ing towards similar “green and tecting valuable farmland, provid- cery store?” Valley, Inc. please visit: impact of land,” said Charlene growing” goals. Current partners ing farms with the knowledge, tools Cutler added that when people www.TLGV.org. The Green & Cutler, Last Green Valley Inc. execu- include the Northeast District and workforce needed to achieve think of farms they tend to think of Growing – A Call to Action docu- tive director and CEO. “There is a Department of Health, the sustainable economic growth, massive dairy operations but “10- to ment is available online at real consequence to not doing some- Northeast Sustainable Agriculture expanding markets for local farmers 12-acre vegetable farms can produce www.aginfotlgv.org. thing: the window of opportunity Working Group, the USDA Farm and encouraging local restaurants, an enormous amount of food. Even will close and we will lose our pre- Service Agency and more than 625 businesses and schools to use locally think of parking lots. We could take Terri Viani may be reached at (860) cious land. There will no longer be agricultural businesses in region. grown and raised products, as well an abandoned lot, cover it with hoop 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at The Last Green Valley.” “Over the past two years, we have as promoting agri-business and covers and have a year round green- [email protected]. The extensive, 100-plus page read tens of thousands of pages, agri-entertainment and encourag- house producing food for the region. Green & Growing document pres- talked with hundreds of people. We ing the adoption of scientifically- You had a parking lot and now you Valanzola on public input: ‘We got a ton of feedback’ SEARCH be added. continued from page 1 “We have an excellent school district, but we can always make improvements and it is going to be the job of the next survey on the district website. The survey period ended on superintendent to identify some of those areas where we Friday, Feb. 3, but not before the committee received 50 can do better,” Valanzola said. detailed responses. The committee will interview candidates throughout “Quality is definitely more important than quantity February and early March. Valanzola hopes the committee when it comes to the survey, and we are pretty excited will be able to present two or three solid candidates to the about the comprehensive responses we received,” said Tantasqua Regional School Committee in time for its Valanzola, who described improvements in technology as March meeting. being mentioned in many of the responses. “All of the “The bar is going to be set pretty high. Everyone has information and input we received will be very helpful to high expectations for our next leader,” Valanzola said. “I our committee as we move forward.” am confident that we will be able to have a great pool of 28 Trolley Crossing Rd., Charlton, MA 508.248.4346 x107 The survey allowed residents to play the roll of search 111 E. Brimfield Rd., Holland, MA 413.245.3712 candidates interested in this position.” committee members by asking them to list questions they Current superintendent Daniel Durgin will retire at the 265 Grafton St., Worcester, MA 508.792.1030 would like to see candidates answer. In addition, residents end of the school year after 34 years of working in public 29 Summer St., Lunenburg, MA 976.343.3202 were encouraged to describe a few areas of growth or education. improvement they are interested in seeing the district address in the next few years, including any new programs Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909-4136, or by email and services they believe should at [email protected].

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here’s a repurposing revolu- planter that I put out each holiday. the addition of a plywood platform brush to remove grout from glass. tion going on! TAKE Whether it’s housing a bouquet of added to the other side will provide Follow with a rubdown with a T folded cloth napkins, or corralling more workable space area. dampened rag. Finally, use a terry No wonder finding new ways to THE dessert forks, the vintage piece To complete the bench, nail a tall cloth towel to buff pottery pieces to use old things is a hot trend today HINT never fails to bring a bit of holiday lattice backdrop to the back side of a shine. To avoid injury, the ball — it’s not only creative, it’s frugal! cheer to the table. the cabinet. The slatted back board should be displayed low in the gar- Inspired by the everyday use of KAREN can be used with hooks to hang den rather than on a pedestal. ordinary items in extraordinary TRAINOR *** tools and post project ideas. Place ball into an old footed bowl ways, this week’s column will spot- From Sewing to Sowing: A pot- set upside down (wide bowl sits on light creative recycling ideas for ting bench is not only a quaint sta- *** ground; footed part forms base for both indoors and out. with café clips and mount to fit the tion to store pots, garden tools and Garden Markers: Old figural salt ball). width of the bed. Or, for a shorter supplies, but it also serves as an and/or pepper shakers bring a *** backdrop, fold the sarong over a efficient center to repot and tend to touch of whimsy to a garden while *** Fabulous Fabrics: Fabric is so wide curtain rod for a similar plants. Don’t have a potting bench? earning points for stabilizing grow- Win Dinner for Two at the functional it should never be over- effect. Re-purpose a vintage sewing ing greenery. Small, single shakers Publick House: Your tips can win looked for adding the perfect punch machine cabinet! The typical old transform into garden markers you a great dinner for two at the of color and texture to a variety of *** fashioned cabinet needs little mod- when the toppers are outfitted with historic Publick House Historic decors. In fact, when I needed a fes- Cubby Cure: The cure for home ification to be put into active duty. a suitable stake. Since shakers Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a tive table runner for the holiday office clutter is a cubby,but the box Requiring a deep trough to hold have holes in the bottom for filling, hint to be entered into a random season, I discovered the perfect units are pricey.Not so, if you have plenty of potting soil, the vacant the petite pottery pieces are a natu- drawing. One winner per month solution was literally around my a shoe closet organizer. The verti- space that originally housed the ral for fitting with a dowel or even will win a fabulous dinner for two neck! The large, pashmina type cal boxes with rows of cubbyholes machine itself is the ideal place to an old, thick knitting needle. For (a $60 value) at the renown restau- paisley scarf went directly from work great hung above a desk to sink a metal tub for loose soil. Look ensured sturdiness, fill the hollow rant, located on Route 131 across coat to table. The weight of the sort mail and paperwork. Or stack for old galvanized tubs or new shaker with cement or plaster. the town common in historic wide brocade scarf was ideal and two or more for a “sort center” to heavy plastic utility tubs (as used Insert the stake of choice and allow Sturbridge. Because I’m in the the long length and fringed ends hold office supplies. for commercial dish washing). to completely harden. business of dispensing tips, not added just the right color and tex- Because the sewing machine was inventing them (although I can ture to the holiday tabletop. *** suspended under the cabinet, little *** take credit for some), I’m counting Another fun source of creative Flatware Figural: Old pottery support was required; therefore Have a Ball: If you have an old on you readers out there to share fabric can be found in beach planters are plentiful at yard sales wooden support boards may be bowling ball and some broken pot- your best helpful hints! sarongs. The large, square wraps, and chances are you have one or needed to hold the tub. The drop tery, you have the makings of a which come in a variety of colors two stowed away somewhere in leaf side (or sides) provides much Victorian era inspired mosaic gaz- Do you have a helpful hint or and designs, make a colorful back- your house. The old fashioned figu- needed counter space, and the ing ball. An old bowling ball serves handy tip that has worked for you? drop and can serve as a creative rals can add some whimsy to a buf- small drawers stow away an assort- as an ideal base for the gazing ball Do you have a question regarding “mock” headboard. Just hang the fet table when used as a cutlery or ment of garden implements. If the since its weight will prevent it from household or garden matters? If so, fabric on a decorative curtain rod napkin holder. I have an old turkey cabinet used a one sided drop leaf, blowing over or breaking. Broken why not share them with readers of vintage pottery can be rescued The Southbridge Evening News? to be transformed into mosaic Send questions and/or hints to: garden art. To do: Place Take the Hint!, C/o the chipped or damaged vintage Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm Here’s how to insure a great Valentine’s Day pottery into a heavy plastic bag. St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e- Wrap an old towel around the mail [email protected]. Hints are bag and using a hammer, break entered into a drawing for dinner Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. one. Your life insurance premium is the glass into suitable pieces. for two at the historic Publick To celebrate, you may want to pres- based, in part, on your age, so the Glue pottery pieces onto bowl- House Inn. ent your loved ones with chocolates, FINANCIAL sooner you act, the better. 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STURBRIDGE — Some photos from around Sturbridge and surrounding towns over the last few weeks, which have been unusually mild, giving tornado survivors an oppor- tunity to get an early start on projects they thought would be delayed until spring.

KEVIN FLANDERS PHOTOS

Holland seniors enjoy lunch at Diane’s Villa Nova on Jan. 24.

Diane Balderelli, left, the owner of Diane’s Villa Nova in Holland, treats seniors to a Pizza lunch Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Tantasqua Regional High School students Katie Knox and Jack Lynch study hard in the library after school on Jan. 24.

Aidan Hamilton, 7, of Wales, shows off the book Courtesy photo he was reading at the Joshua Hyde Public Library Tuesday, Jan. 31. Eden Parent, 8, of Warren places a guess in hopes of win- ning Valentine’s Day candy.

From left, Sylvain Caissie, Chris Tuczynski, and Claire Caissie prepare for a game of cribbage at the Sturbridge Senior Center.

Courtesy photo Conor Krochmalnyckyj, 8, his brother Devin, 7, and Grace Workman, 7, all of Sturbridge, assemble puzzles in the Children’s Room at the Joshua Hyde Library.

Deb St. Laurent, of Sturbridge, and her daughter Sarah smile before story time at the Joshua Hyde Public Library on Jan. 24.

Courtesy photo Seniors are captivated by “The Help” at the Sturbridge Senior Center. Eden Parent, 8, and sister Evie, 7, of Warren browse through books. Friday, February 10, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 POLICE LOGS MENUS

on Main Street. vehicle with a suspended regis- Main Street. TANTASQUA REGIONAL STURBRIDGE – 10:05 a.m. – tration. STURBRIDGE – 2:26 p.m. – Police Police responded to a dispute on responded to traffic control com- JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOLS Main Street. MONDAY, JAN. 30 plaints on Church Street. STURBRIDGE – 11:19 a.m. – STURBRIDGE – 10:22 a.m. – STURBRIDGE – 2:32 p.m. – Police Monday, Feb. 13: Hot Italian sub, roasted The arrests and offenses listed Shane Schroth, 53, of Sturbridge, Police responded to an accident responded to traffic control com- red bliss potatoes, vegetable sticks with dip, herein were listed in each town's was arrested on charges of that caused property damage on plaints on Burgess School Road. soup du jour, chilled applesauce, milk. police department logs. Those domestic assault and battery. Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 4:04 p.m. – A 30- Tuesday, Feb. 14: Cheese lasagna, garlic charged are innocent until proven STURBRIDGE – 12:07 p.m. – STURBRIDGE – 10:59 a.m. – year-old Sturbridge man was bread, Caesar salad, green beans, soup du guilty in a court of law. Police responded to an accident Police responded to animal com- summonsed to court on charges jour, This newspaper will publish dis- that caused property damage on plaints on Streeter Road. of assault with a dangerous Valentine treat, milk. pensations of cases at the request Brookfield Road. STURBRIDGE – 2:13 p.m. – Police weapon. Wednesday, Feb. 15: Brunch for Lunch – of the accused, with proper docu- STURBRIDGE – 1:40 p.m. – Police investigated reports of vandal- STURBRIDGE – 6:50 p.m. – Police Warrior McMuffin, hash browns, fruit muf- mentation. investigated suspicious activity ism on Maple Street. responded to animal complaints fin square, variety juice, soup du jour, fresh on McGilpin Road. STURBRIDGE – 5:53 p.m. – Police on Mountain Brook Road. fruit, milk. FRIDAY, JAN. 27 STURBRIDGE – 3:16 p.m. – Police investigated a suspicious vehicle STURBRIDGE – 7:47 p.m. – A 26- Thursday,Feb. 16: Chicken parmesan sand- responded to an accident that on Route 20. year-old Southbridge man was wich, Italian pasta salad, hummus with veg- STURBRIDGE – 3:20 p.m. – Police caused property damage on Main summonsed to court on charges etables, soup du jour, chilled pears, milk. responded to traffic control com- STURBRIDGE – 7:19 p.m. – Police Street. investigated a suspicious vehicle of unlicensed operation of a Friday, Feb. 17: Chef ’s choices, soup du plaints on Route 20. motor vehicle. jour, bakers choice, milk. STURBRIDGE – 6:44 p.m. – Police SUNDAY, JAN. 29 on Main Street. investigated a suspicious vehicle Tuesday, January 31 THURSDAY, FEB. 2 on Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 8:52 a.m. – Police STURBRIDGE – 8:22 a.m. – Police STURBRIDGE – 6:56 p.m. – Police investigated reports of illegal investigated suspicious activity STURBRIDGE – 9:12 a.m. – Police BRIMFIELD ELEMENTARY investigated reports of theft on dumping on Charlton Road. on Main Street. responded to animal complaints Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 9:10 a.m. – Police STURBRIDGE – 8:42 a.m. – Police on Mountain Brook Road. SCHOOL STURBRIDGE – 10:57 p.m. – responded to animal complaints responded to traffic control com- STURBRIDGE – 10:33 a.m. – on New Boston Road. plaints on Main Street. Police responded to an accident Monday, Feb. 13: Chicken nuggets, rice, Police investigated a suspicious vegetables, fruit and milk. vehicle on Champeaux Road. STURBRIDGE – 10:14 a.m. – that caused property damage on Police responded to animal com- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 Route 20. Tuesday, Feb. 14: Hamburger or cheese- SATURDAY, JAN. 28 plaints on Podunk Road. STURBRIDGE – 12:35 p.m. – burger, vegetables, fruit and milk. STURBRIDGE – 4:43 p.m. – Police Police investigated suspicious Wednesday, Feb. 15: Pasta with meatballs, STURBRIDGE – 12:18 a.m. – STURBRIDGE – 7:35 a.m. – Police garlic bread, cheese sticks, vegetables, fruit investigated a suspicious vehicle investigated reports of illegal activity on Old Farm Road. Jason Paquin, 21, of Southbridge, on Route 20. STURBRIDGE – 1:40 p.m. – Police and milk. was arrested on charges of OUI dumping on Breakneck Road. Thursday, Feb. 16: Fish sticks, pita bread, STURBRIDGE – 6:12 p.m. – A 49- STURBRIDGE – 11:01 a.m. – investigated a domestic dispute drugs, unlicensed operation of a year-old Leicester woman was on Main Street. vegetables, fruit and milk. motor vehicle, and negligent Police responded to animal com- Friday, Feb. 17: Chef salad, herb bread, summonsed to court on charges plaints on Wallace Road. STURBRIDGE – 3:35 p.m. – Police operation of a motor vehicle. of operating an uninsured motor responded to traffic control com- fruit and milk. STURBRIDGE – 4:29 a.m. – Police STURBRIDGE – 1:13 p.m. – Police vehicle and operating a motor investigated reports of theft on plaints on Brookfield Road. investigated a suspicious vehicle HOLLAND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION NOTEBOOK SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 13: Hamburger, gravy over was named to Tufts University’s Dean’s List semester of the 2011-2012 academic year at rice. for the Fall 2011 semester. the University of New Hampshire. Tuesday, Feb. 14: Grilled cheese, tomato or Preschool Screening chicken noodle soup. STURBRIDGE — Preschool screening for 3 Wednesday, Feb. 15: Pasta and sauce. and 4 years olds, residents of Sturbridge — Champlain College Colgate University Thursday, Feb. 16: Salad bar. by appointment only, March 13. Friday, Feb. 17: Pizza. If you have concerns about your child’s BURLINGTON, Vt. — Daniel Thomas, a HAMILTON, N.Y. — Mary Helen McGee is development or would like your child resident of Fiskdale, has been named to the a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic screened, please call (508) 347-7041 for an Fall 2011 Champlain College’s Dean’s List for excellence during the 2011 fall term at TRI-VALLEY appointment. academic achievements and achieving a Colgate University, where McGee is a mem- Early intervention will do developmental semester grad point average of 3.5 or more. ber of the Class of 2014. Monday, Feb. 13: Vegetarian vegetable screenings for children birth to 3 years old. Thomas is majoring in Undeclared - To be eligible for the Dean’s Award, a soup, Yankee chicken pie, carrots, multi Please call 508-765-0292 for an appointment. Communication and Creative Media. Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or higher grain bread, baked apples. average while enrolled in four courses. Tuesday, Feb. 14: Veal Bourguignon, red McGee, a graduate of Tantasqua Regional bliss potatoes, spinach, honey wheat bread, Tufts University University of New Hampshire High School. pink ambrosia, (sugar free Jell-O). McGee, is the daughter of Dr. William T. Wednesday, Feb. 15: Chicken Murphy, sea- MEDFORD — Mackenzie Kirker-Head of DURHAM, N.H. — Leah Tully of McGee Dr. Sarah M. McGee. soned potatoes, Brussels sprouts, French Sturbridge, a member of the class of 2014, Sturbridge has earned Honors for the fall bread, granola bar. Thursday, Feb. 16: Salmon boat with dill sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and pearl onions, oatmeal bread, peaches. Friday, Feb. 17: Meatloaf and gravy, garlic mashed potato, California blend vegetables, Casino project gaining whole wheat bread, fresh fruit. momentum, opposition grows

to express their opposition to the casino pro- project is going to involve. One thing I would CASINO posal, including Virginia Irvine, who was like to know is the national average number Greater continued from page 1 among a group of residents who resisted last of yearly emergency vehicle visits to casinos assignment as an opportunity to enhance year’s wind turbine proposal by First Wind, of this size, because that will tell me how Worcester Monthly building, environmental, and human per- of Boston. That proposal was eventually much I can expect to see ambulances and formance, and we look forward to putting scrapped due to mounting opposition from police cars using town roads to get to the casi- Coin Show these principles into practice with the Rolling residents. no for emergencies. That is a pretty big con- Hills design.” “A lot of the people who opposed the wind cern for me — I don’t think anyone wants to Sun., Feb. 12th, 2012 According to Murren, it was Gensler’s com- turbines are also opposed to the casino see emergency vehicles racing to the casino mitment to sustainability that made the firm because they don’t want to see our town at all hours of the day.” 9:30AM - 3:30PM an ideal design partner for the Rolling Hills industrialized,” Irvine said. “Many people In early January, MGM signed a contract Auburn-Webster Elks Lodge Resort project. moved to Brimfield for its rural character, with David Callahan, of Rolling Hills Estates 754 Southbridge St. - Route 12 “The Pioneer Valley is home to some of the and a casino would affect our town in a nega- Realty Trust, to option 150 acres of land in most beautiful land around — from the tive way.” Brimfield. MGM seeks to develop a world- Auburn, MA Quaboag River to the acres of pristine forest Irvine cited noise, light pollution, the class resort on the parcel just north of the 46 Tables - 40+ Dealers that define the countryside,” added Murren. potential for decreased property values, and Massachusetts Turnpike. Coins - Paper Money - Tokens “We believe that by working with a firm like the possibility of residents developing gam- There are three other casino proposals in Gensler, we will be able to build a resort that bling addictions as just a few of the reasons Western Massachusetts, including Holyoke, FREE APPRAISALS not only compliments but actually enhances why a casino wouldn’t be a good idea for Springfield, and nearby Palmer, but only one these picturesque surroundings.” Brimfield. proposal will be given the green light for a ADMISSION $1.00 Since announcing its intention to create a “Gambling addiction is a big problem,” license. Each of the proposals must receive For more information resort in a secluded corner of Brimfield, Irvine added. “I lived in Reno, Nev., for two the support of their respective communities Call (978) 658-0160 MGM officials have been engaged in conver- years, and I knew someone who became so in order to move forward. or www.ebwpromotions.com sations with local residents to hear their pri- addicted to gambling that his family had to orities and concerns about the proposed hide money from him. It is a very serious Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- Next show is March 11th, 2012 development. Town officials have also dis- issue that I wouldn’t want to see become a 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- One Free Admission cussed the proposed casino at length with res- risk for residents in this area.” press.com. with this ad idents, making it a topic at several recent While many residents have expressed their meetings. support or opposition “We are looking forward to a meeting on to the proposal, some Wednesday (Feb. 1) where we can have addi- remain ambivalent tional discussion about the potential about the casino and impacts,” said Board of Selectmen Chairman are seeking more infor- Diane Panaccione. mation. The meeting, beginning at 7 p.m. at the ele- “I haven’t made up mentary school, is open to residents. It will my mind either way include several of the town’s department yet,” said Dan Leduc. “I heads. still want to learn more Meanwhile, many residents are beginning about exactly what this

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PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 www.sturbridgevillager.net VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADAM MINOR We bought EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER We don’t need casinos a zoo To the Editor: friends) with their design to addict slot Lately, I have been reading about casino machines, softening their victims with free Kind of ! EDITORIAL related anonymous mailings that people have drinks and tempting them with easy credit, My friend David is still laughing, pointing out been receiving full of nasty accusations and they will also siphon money from businesses to other friends and acquaintances the crazi- personal attacks. that can’t compete such as the Host, and a ness, the sheer lunacy, of my (twice) daily Some say pro casino folks are doing it; some host of other local businesses and take discre- actions. Winners and say anti; some say proponents for one casino tionary money that would otherwise go into Specifically, he’s mocking my continuing who oppose another. Even our group, the economy instead of down the slot toilet. It efforts to invite and entice Elliott, our lost black Quaboag Valley Against Casinos (casino- is de facto privatization of the lottery, the (and white) cat, home, by leaving a bowl of cat facts.org) has been blamed. Having lived most profitable in the country, which our food on the back porch. losers through the Nixon era I am thoroughly famil- cities and towns depend on. No state with As I leave the house every iar with “dirty tricks.” Make the opposition casinos is doing as well as Massachusetts cur- morning and about dusk look like evil idiots by sending mean spirited rently is. Casinos are a failed policy.Just look every evening, I fill the bowl “It’s just a game, Adam.” mailings in their name. It can be quite effec- at Connecticut. Their casinos are going broke with both moist morsels and I’ve heard those words the hard, dry stuff in the many times growing up — tive. and the state just raised its taxes. I am furious at our Legislature and our gov- I hope and pray that every community that hopes that Elliott, if he whether it’s after a soccer should ever wander back tournament, a basketball ernor for unleashing this casino war. If I has a casino salivating over it will tell those from wherever he’s been for or soccer game — losing is want to open a clothing store, I can just go disreputable addiction factories where to go. the last three months, will always hard. ahead and do it, if I have the funds, but if I We don’t need them. Our legislature needs to It’s deflating to the ego want to open a casino, I have to fight a cut rethink its economic policy. I’d say they need partake of the sustenance and, remembering his REAL none of us admit to carry- throat fight with numerous competitors for to go en masse to D.C. and tell Obama and home, mew to get back in. ing around with us. one of three licenses. Congress to bring our manufacturing home. AS YOU Admitting defeat goes Actually, he whines, but in Robert Goodman, who wrote “The Luck Hey, we’ve given China our economy on a sil- this case, his whining would THE MINOR against our very human Business,” based on his work as director of ver platter. We send them $60 billion a year in LIKE IT nature. Pride runs deep in be a welcome annoyance. DETAILS the United States Gambling Study funded by interest payments alone. How about working It’s the “last three months” our minds, and admitting the Ford Foundation said that the state was for us for once. ADAM that someone is better MARK ASHTON part that gets David to laugh- than you at something — basically giving a few casino moguls a license ing so hard. “Do you THINK MINOR especially when you think to print money. They will not only squeeze CHARLOTTE BURNS he’s coming back?” he says money from “suckers” (your family and you are “better” — can be PALMER with the TDC (thinly disguised contempt) of extremely difficult. either a confirmed feline-aphobe or a veteran I couldn’t help but think of those words my cat non-fancier. “How long ago did he leave?” mom and dad comfortingly said to me, as I sat Revoke the CPA in Sturbridge asks David, not out of true concern for either me there on the couch Sunday night, watching the or Elliott, but so he can respond to my answer Patriots lose (again) to the Giants in Super Bowl To the Editor: the debt service; but those funds are also with the proper level of rollicking ridicule. XLVI. A small group of residents has started a being spent on smaller projects. For example, I remember exactly when he disappeared. It It’s just a game, Adam. petition to revoke the Community at the June 2011 Town Meeting, voters was Friday of the Halloween weekend snow- As I write this, I think of some of the trophies Preservation Act (CPA) in Sturbridge. approved $58,000 consisting of four small storm in late October. We arrived home from I have amassed from my childhood sporting Many worthwhile projects have been com- projects, including $15,000 for administration work and grocery shopping to find our new back adventures, most of them from soccer tourna- pleted as a result of passage of the CPA in – should that money be saved for when the doors and bay window installed, and the work ments earned on travel teams in the 1990s. completed. Unfortunately, we also found some- I’ve tasted the sweet nectar of victory man 2001; however, it is apparent that in these state-match is further reduced or depleted? tough economic times, residents are strug- Or can it be used to more quickly pay down thing missing from the house – the aforemen- times, but I’ve also endured the bitter tonic of tioned (and typically timid) brother of Barry, defeat. gling to make ends meet and we feel it is inap- the long-term debt principal and interest? propriate to spend money on new projects, • When the CPA was adopted, the state who for some reason chose the carpenters’ off- In one tournament I can recall (I believe it site lunchtime to hop out the unsecured window especially given the amount of existing long- match was at 100 percent. Now, the match is was in Oxford, Mass.), my coach decided to try in search of adventures unknown. me out as the goalie of the NECONN Eagles for term CPA debt, the declining state- matching 23 percent; as more towns adopt the CPA, the Now I know David has enough heart to con- the duration of the tournament. Normally,I was funds, and the town’s current budget situa- percentage of state matching funds declines. done our hopeful antics for, say, a night or two – stationed as a defender on the right side of the tion and last year’s natural disasters. • Taxpayers need a break! We cannot revoke maybe even a whole weekend, but he’s con- field. I wasn’t very fast, but I had a big boot, and We invite residents to sign this petition. We the 3 percent surcharge until the debt is paid; vinced that our ongoing efforts to lure the prodi- I could clear the ball or knock it up field where need 485 signatures on the petition so that we but we can revoke the Community gal cat back are, well, cat-astrophically stupid. appropriately named athletes like “Squirrel” can place a ballot question on the April 9 Preservation Act and stop new projects from and “Pistol Pete” could chase it down and net a I might agree with him, except for the notes, Town Election. At the least, we hope to raise coming forward. We can stop further debt cards, emails, and phone calls we’ve received goal. awareness about the current situation with build-up, and we can stop using funds on new, But not this day.This day,I donned the yellow since Elliott’s disappearance. Apparently our CPA in Sturbridge; at the most, we hope to smaller projects that deter funds away from jersey and goalie gloves, and surprisingly, I did situation is not unique, and a whole lot of other well. Before we knew it, we were playing in our revoke the Act, knowing full well that the CPA our current debt. cat lovers have sent their suggestions as to how division’s championship game. can be brought back in the future after the *** to proceed – and how long to continue hoping for The pressure was on. debt is paid off. FY 2012 Property Tax Rates (All communi- our errant one’s return. It was a tight game. Most championship Please come to the Sturbridge Recycling ties except Webster have a single tax classifi- Truth is, Elliott disappeared once before, games usually were, as the two best teams usu- Center on Saturday, Feb. 11 and 18, and sign cation). Rates are per $1,000 of assessed valu- when we lived in Spencer, and we already had ally made themselves apparent early on in the the petition. Or contact childresscarol@rock- ation (Source: MA Department of Revenue). his replacement selected from the local animal tournament. etmail.com to arrange to sign the petition or Brimfield: $14.48 shelter when, on the tenth day, he sauntered I forget which town we were even playing that to help get signatures. Charlton: $12.00 back as if nothing had happened, looking none day in the finals (sue me, it was almost 20 years Here are some reasons why residents may East Brookfield: $14.22 the worse for wear. He never mentioned the ago now). I know they were fast, and I know they want to consider revoking the CPA: Spencer: $12.28 episode, so we didn’t press him for details. were big. But we had the skills advantage. Our • Sturbridge is currently $4.3 million in Sturbridge: $17.63 (plus 3 percent sur- So this time I figured we’d better not give up front line spent a good chuck of the game attack- long-term CPA debt due to the completion of charge, less $100K exemption) too quickly, especially when some of the card ing the opponent’s net, and we were able to net four very worthwhile but expensive CPA proj- Brookfield: $16.45 senders had remarkable stories to tell – about two goals. The problem was that in that game, I ects. Final payoffs on that debt are the years Dudley: $10.90 pets lost for a year (even FIVE years) – who even- also let two goals slip by me — one on a shot that tually returned. I’m not sure if I’ll recognize 2017, 2026, and 2030. The 3-percent surcharge Holland: $15.18 was masked from me until the last second, and Elliott after five years, but I do know that his dis- CANNOT be revoked; it must remain in place Southbridge: $17.83 another on a penalty kick. appearance and our minimal efforts to invite Overtime passed quickly, and soon we found until all the debt is paid. However, the Act can Webster: $11.78 (residential) $18.47 (com- him home have resulted in our gaining a ourselves in a sudden death shootout. One on be revoked to ensure that no new projects that mercial and industrial) menagerie we could never have anticipated. one, the first place trophy on the line. require long-term borrowing are brought for- Please watch for more information about For one thing, we’re getting regular partakers I remember that sequence so clearly because ward. the Community Preservation Act in the com- of the food on the back porch. While we’re never it was probably the most pressure I’ve ever been • The 3-percent CPA Surcharge is on top of ing weeks. Please contact us to sign the peti- there to witness what happens to the breakfast under in a sporting event. the current tax rate of $17.63 (less the first tion so that voters can decide whether to keep bowl, we’ve seen at least four different felines All eyes were on me. $100K of property value.) The chart below or revoke the CPA at the April 9 Town enjoying the evening meal. They include anoth- After a series of blocks and goals, it all came puts it into perspective — our town has the Election. er black (but much fuzzier) cat, a tidy gray tiger, down to one shot. The shootout was tied, 2-2, and second highest property tax rate in compari- *MA Department of Revenue Opinions an angora yellow cat, and a multi-colored mon- I stood in the goal, the last obstacle. son to nine surrounding communities. From 2006-50 and 2004-464: “The amount of debt grel with a Groucho Marx mustache. The whistle blew, and the attacker a homebuyer perspective, Sturbridge’s prop- that a municipality may authorize under the approached, dribbling fast and far out in front of But the menagerie doesn’t stop there. We’ve him. This, I took as an opportunity, and I ven- erty taxes are off-putting. Community Preservation Act is limited in also had as evening diners a black-and-white tured out of the goal some to meet him further • Currently, our annual CPA debt service amount to that payable from estimated sur- polecat (skunk) and, for a couple of nights, a out. exceeds our annual CPA Surcharge Revenue: charge revenues over the life of the borrow- healthy looking possum. And recently, I peeked We raced to the ball, and we came to it at the anticipated 2012 Surcharge Revenue is ings. (3/6/2006).” out the back door to see if Elliott (or anyone else) almost the same time. I slid to block the ball, and $360,000; the annual debt service is $413,482. http://www.mass.gov/dor/local- was partaking of the porch food and found a as I made contact with the ball, it bounced of my The Massachusetts Department of Revenue officials/municipal-finance-law/in-our-opin- humongous raccoon (really, he was the size of foot and began to roll toward the goal. has opined that when communities consider ion.html. healthy bear cub, or a Volkswagen Beetle) hold- It rolled, rolled and rolled some more, and as borrowing for large CPA projects, the debt ing the bowl in his hands and gulping down it began to turn left, it bounced off the post — every last morsel. When I tapped on the window service should not exceed the SURCHARGE DAVE HOLLAND and into the net. REVENUES — but Sturbridge’s does. to get his attention, he snarled and hissed, and I BARBARA SEARCH We were defeated. • In addition to the annual 3-percent thought of the rabies shots I’d need if he started I spent a minute in the grass, head hanging Surcharge Revenue, the town relies on other CAROL CHILDRESS gnawing on me after he finished with the bowl. While I had always wanted a pet raccoon as an low, and after my coach wrangled me up to Community Preservation Fund balances that STURBRIDGE shake hands and do our customary “2-4-6-8-who adolescent, I could never trap one, even though do we appreciate?” chant for the other team, we are carried forward each year to pay down we now live within a block of my childhood were allowed to go back with our parents. home. My cousin Philip, however, who lived on a “It’s just a game, Adam,” my mother would dairy farm in Pennsylvania, DID have a pet rac- end up telling me. “You did great today.” Thanks given to local businesses coon. I have photos in an album of the cute little I didn’t feel great. I felt defeated, sunk and To the Editor: So, thank you, Shawn for supporting the critter on Phil’s shoulder and the smile on both deflated. After a little while, and as other games I would like to extend heartfelt kudos to two local community and doing it selflessly. their faces – right up until the moment the coon came and went, I learned the lesson. It is just a local businesses — Cormier Jewelers in And to the gals (mostly) at Sturbridge Eye bit Philip in the face and put an end to their game — winning and losing is part of it, but mutual admiration society. There was weeping, there are lessons to be learned in losing. Failure Southbridge, and Sturbridge Eye Care in Care, I cannot thank you enough for the copi- Sturbridge. ous tweaks to eyeglasses, calls to investigate wailing, and gnashing of teeth aplenty. teaches humility,and offers opportunities for us But now, for the price of a couple of bowls of I have always found Shawn and his staff at benefits, advice on stretching benefit dollars to learn from our mistakes. cat food every day, we have our own little zoo. Cormier’s to be friendly and helpful, whether and the overall cheerfulness that you display I took off my old Tom Brady jersey on Sunday OK, so we don’t yet have any giraffes (that I’ve night with a sigh when we got home, holding my I have had questions about repairs, would like whenever I stop in (with or without an seen, anyway), and if mama bears start coming, son (sporting his “I watch the Patriots with my to special order an item or I am just window appointment). I’ll probably consider discontinuing the prac- Daddy!” shirt) as he slept on my chest. shopping. I would be remiss if I did not also So, thank you to Sharon, Beth, Roberta (the tice. But right now, I see no reason to give up “You won’t remember this night when you get mention Shawn’s willingness to and generos- gals I see the most) and to the rest of the staff hope. older,”I whispered to him as he slept. “But when ity in supporting local causes and benefits. In that make a visit so pleasant. If other cat lovers have regained lost pets after you grow up, you’re going to run into people particular, when I asked Shawn if he would that take being competitive too seriously.Games a year or more, who am I to quit so quickly? be willing to support me in the 2008 Danskin WENDY A. LILLY-HANSEN Thus it is that even after every midnight trip to like tonight will bring out the worst in people Triathlon in Webster, he did not hesitate to you know, but not you — because you’ll know STURBRIDGE the bathroom, I make a quick side-trip to the that winning isn’t everything. There are more say “Yes.” kitchen, peer out the bay window, and flick on important things going on in this life, and the porch light – not expecting, but at least hop- although you will strive to be the best you can ing, that the right black-and white creature be, you will be content with the results, knowing What’s On Your Mind? might be out there, looking for a roof ’s safe shel- you tried your best. It might take you a while to ter after his porch-side meal. learn this lesson, just like your daddy,but in the Email We’d Like to Know. And in the meantime, I’m giving David some end, you’ll know that when it’s all said and done Email us your thoughts to: real hearty chuckles. And isn’t that what friends — it’s just a game.” are for? Us! SoundOffCharlton@ Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909-4130, Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for or by e-mail at [email protected]. stonebridgepress.com Stonebridge Press publications. Friday, February 10, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 OBITUARIES Bertha Matys Lyle, 92 Peter A. Richt, 70 LAKELAND, Fla. — She returned to Lakeland in 2004. STURBRIDGE — Peter A. Richt, 70, died Electrical Engineering. Mrs. Bertha M. Lyle, 92, She is survived by three sons, Mark and Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 in UMASS Memorial Mr. Richt was a Senior Contract died Saturday,Jan. 28, 2012 Joseph Misiaszek of Lakeland and William Healthcare in Worcester. Administrator for Babcock Power in from complications aris- Misiaszek of Pearland, Texas; sisters, Connie He leaves his wife of 46 years, Deborah J. Worcester where he worked for 44 years. He ing from pneumonia at Theodoss of Southbridge, Mass. and Helen (Holton) Richt; one son, Jonathan Richt of then worked as a consultant for them after Lakeland Regional Dewitt of Dudley,Mass.; a brother, Bill Matys Sturbridge; one daughter Kristen Graham retiring in 2007. Medical Center. of Sturbridge, Mass.; six grandchildren and and her husband Michael of Sturbridge; one He enjoyed golfing and carpentry but his She was born Sept. 16, five great-grandchildren. granddaughter Layli and another grandchild real devotion was to his family. 1919 in Jewett City, Conn., She was preceded in death by her sister, on the way. A funeral service for Peter was held and raised in Southbridge, Mass. Shirley Edward Molt (2010) and her hus- He was born in Boston son of the late Karl Thursday, Feb. 2, in the Varnum Funeral She was a 1936 graduate of Mary E Wells bands, Joseph J. Misiaszek in 2001 and and Linea J. (Andersen) Richt and grew up in Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield. High School. She came to Lakeland in the George L. Lyle Jr., in 2006. Avon and West Roxbury and has lived in Burial was in North Cemetery in Sturbridge. early 1960’s. After remarrying she moved to A memorial service will be held at a later Sturbridge since 1995. Memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey and after her husband’s retire- date in Virginia. He attended Massachusetts Maritime American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., ment moved to Goshen, Va. and Sanibel, Fla. Academy in Buzzards Bay where he graduat- Framingham, MA 01701. ed in 1960 with degrees in Maritime and CALENDAR The calendar page is a free service romantic inn over dinner. Although for questions or to register. Cost for Fellowship Hall. Babysitting will be offered for listings for government, both are married to others, they find CHARLTON — They were four class and certification is $145. available by request. For more infor- educational and nonprofit organiza- themselves in the same bed the next men with one calling: To serve and mation, call Michelle Cook at 508-765- tions. Send all calendar listings and morning questioning how this could protect. When tragedy strikes home, STURBRIDGE — Network with 5011 or Amaret Johnson at 508-764- happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay have happened. They agree to meet these men are left wrestling with the Central Mass South Chamber in 7569. at Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., on the same weekend each year. The their hopes, fears, faith and father- a relaxed FUN AT FIVE atmosphere Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) cast consists of Billy Bolster as ing. Protecting the streets was sec- from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at SOUTHBRIDGE — Would you like 764-8015 or by e-mail to “George” and Aimee Newell as ond nature to them. But raising their Pioneer Brewing Company, 195 to learn to reduce your stress natu- [email protected]. “Doris” and is directed by Michelle children in a God-honoring way? Arnold Road, Fiskdale. Mingle and rally? DROP IN MEDITATION from 6 Please write “calendar” in the subject Morrill, with Pat Haddock and Kathi That’s courageous. That’s the story- network with other local business to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at line. We will print such listings as Grenier as Producers. Performances line for the movie that was recently people, enjoy amazing food provided Catholic Charities, 79 Elm St., space allows. will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday,Feb. 10 and in theaters, “COURAGEOUS.” Now by B.T.’s Smokehouse, a cash bar fea- Southbridge. For more information, Saturday Feb. 11 and at 2 p.m. being released on DVD, Charlton turing handcrafted beers from call 508-765-5936. Funded through a Sunday, Feb. 12. Tickets are $12 for Baptist has bought the rights to show Pioneer Brewing, take a chance to grant from the Greater Worcester FRIDAY adults and $10 for seniors and youth this life-changing movie free to the win great prizes and, of course, have Community Foundation. under age 18. With just one weekend public on two dates. “Courageous” some fun! Admission to the event is FEBRUARY 10 be sure to get your tickets now. will be shown from 6 to 8:15 p.m., $10 for members who pre-register or SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic STURBRIDGE — Community Tickets are available by calling the Saturdays, Feb. 11 and March 3 at the $15 for members at the door, and $20 Charities and the Tri-Community Business Associates (CBA) network- box office at 508-764-4531. church, located at 50 Hammond Hill for non-members. All are welcome to YMCA are sponsoring a WALK FOR ing/referral group. Meets 7:15-8:30 Road, Charlton. Charlton Baptist is join in this evening of fun and net- WELLNESS from 4 to 5 p.m. every a.m., second and fourth Friday each also offering free childcare for this working! RSVP with a call to 508-347- Wednesday. Meet at 4 p.m. at the month in the Oliver Wight Tavern at SATURDAY event for infants to sixth grade stu- 2761. Sponsored by North Brookfield Southbridge Community Center, Old Sturbridge Village for network- dents. Advanced registration for Savings Bank. Chestnut Street, Southbridge. All ing, business news updates and pre- FEBRUARY 11 childcare is required. To reserve ages are welcome. sentations. Business and profession- SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed child care or for more information, al people interested in southwest John Paul II FLEA MARKET, at the call Charlton Baptist at 508.248.4488 TUESDAY THURSDAY Worcester County and vicinity are Sacred Heart Campus, 40 Charlton or go to www.charltonbaptist.org. welcome. Free admission and coffee. St., Southbridge, is open from 9 a.m. FEBRUARY 14 FEBRUARY 16 Visit www.communitybusinessasso- to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Donations SOUTHBRIDGE — DR. MAR- FISKDALE — The Cornerstone FISKDALE — The Cornerstone ciates.org or e-mail info@communi- accepted on Saturdays and Mondays MALAID will be at the Arts Center, Café, the Tantasqua Regional High Café, the Tantasqua Regional High tybusinessassociates.org. from 9:30 to 1 p.m. For more informa- 111 Main St., Southbridge at 11 a.m. School in-house, student-run School in-house, student-run tion, call 508-765-3701. Saturday, Feb. 11. Dr. Marmalaid has RESTAURANT, will be open for busi- RESTAURANT, will be open for busi- SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed traveled the world helping animals ness for the 2011-2012 school from ness for the 2011-2012 school from John Paul II Parish YOUTH GROUP CHARLTON — Having a Super in distress. Her gentle, empowering 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday will meet at 7 p.m. at 20 Marcy St., Bowl Party? Need a way to get rid of methods leave everyone with a sense and Thursday. The menu changes on and Thursday. The menu changes on near St. Mary’s Church. Any junior your cans and bottles? Boy Scout of well-being and adventure. She a weekly basis and you can view the a weekly basis and you can view the high and high school student is wel- Troop 165 of Charlton is holding a introduces the children to many pup- most current offerings by going to most current offerings by going to come to join. BOTTLE and CAN DRIVE on pet friends: a gorilla with a belly www.tantasqua.org and clicking on www.tantasqua.org and clicking on Saturday,Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ache, a singing dinosaur, a snake that the Cornerstone Café tab. The the Cornerstone Café tab. The SOUTHBRIDGE — Gateway at the Grange Hall on Main Street in wants to be a kitty, a giraffe, crow, Tantasqua Pastry Display Case will Tantasqua Pastry Display Case will Players Theatre kicks off its 37th sea- Charlton. All of the money raised rabbit and many others. All the ani- also be open during Cornerstone also be open during Cornerstone son, Feb. 10, 11 and 12 with a two-man will go to the boys for summer camp. mals come to Marmalaid for help. Café hours and offers a full assort- Café hours and offers a full assort- show, “SAME TIME NEXT YEAR” Please drop off your cans and bottles The children become her assistants ment of seasonal baked goods for ment of seasonal baked goods for by Bernard Slade at the Arts Center, during the event. If you would like to giving hugs, words of encourage- sale. If you have any questions about sale. If you have any questions about 311 Main St., Southbridge. “Same have them picked up, please call ment, and even translating for a lost the restaurant, call a member of the the restaurant, call a member of the Time Next Year” is about a man and Leslie at 508-982-6272 and leave a mes- puppy. Her traveling “Emerge-And- culinary staff at 508-347-3045. culinary staff at 508-347-3045. woman who meet by chance at a sage. See” Wagon will surprise and delight. Adults $5 each. There is no WEDNESDAY STURBRIDGE — Join the digital charge for children with an adult. experts at Smith & Jones, 76 Main June eyed for movie theater Sponsored by United Lens. United FEBRUARY 15 St., Sturbridge, from 8 to 9 a.m. Lens associates no charge. Call 508- SOUTHBRIDGE — The MS SUP- Thursday,Feb. 16 for an information- 764-3341 for cancellations due to PORT GROUP meets from 1:30 to 3 packed SEMINAR about using social opening at Hobbs Brook weather. For Calendar of all Events: p.m. on the third Wednesday of every media to connect with your audience www.qvcah.org month in Conference Room 4, and convert them to customers. efficient the Sturbridge permitting Basement level at Harrington During this session, you’ll learn: THEATER why it’s important to start with a continued from page 1 process can be, especially when Memorial Hospital on South Street. applicants use Land Use Division MONDAY strategy,the top 5 rules of interactive “Both the Board of Selectmen and guidance. SOUTHBRIDGE — The Elm Street engagement, why it’s not all about FEBRUARY 13 you, the various types of social I were impressed with the redevelop- “The Commonwealth of STURBRIDGE — The ServSafe Congregational Church has a SUP- ment plan for the Basketville site, Massachusetts touts the 75-day per- PORT GROUP for parents and care- media. Bring your notebook and an CERTIFICATION class will be held open mind – come see how social including the proposed mix of pro- mitting process used at the former givers of disabled children. The from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday,Feb. 13, media can be integrated into your fessional, restaurant and potential Fort Devens. Here in Sturbridge, the group will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, marketing plan. This seminar is free retail uses,” Suhoski added. “The permitting committees generally Sturbridge. The class will be taught third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. The church is barrier- for Chamber members ($20 for non- Board unanimously endorsed the discharge their duties in less time by a certified instructor through the members). Coffee and pastry will be wastewater flow needed to accom- once a complete application is filed,” National Restaurant Association free when entered by the ramp from the Town Hall parking lot. provided. Space is limited to 20 par- modate an up to 50 seat restaurant, said Suhoski, who is working with Educational Foundation Please con- ticipants. RSVP by phone (508-347- and we’re all excited to see this icon- Bubon and the Economic tact Suzanne Collins, RN at suz- Otherwise, you may enter by the door on Park Street labeled 2761) or email [email protected] ic location bustle with activity once Development Advisory Committee [email protected] or (413) 245-3948 to save your space. again.” to let people know about the Suhoski said both the movie the- town’s expedient permitting ater proposal and other recent devel- process. opments in town demonstrate how Hickey ‘looking forward’ to meeting with seniors

HICKEYcontinued from page 1 port to their families,” added Hickey. Having retired from his career in the business sector, where he served in such capacities as director, vice president, and operations manager, Hickey has been focused on donating his time to the commu- nity and assisting veterans. In 2009, he began working as the part-time veterans services officer in Leicester, and he was very excited when he heard that the veterans agent position was available in Sturbridge. Hickey will hold office hours on the second and fourth Thursday of each month inside the Center Office Building. He is also willing to make arrangements to meet individuals who are not available on Thursdays. “I try to make myself as flexible as possible to make sure I am able to meet anyone who wants to speak to me,” he said. Town officials have been impressed by Hickey’s ability to step in and make an immediate impact in the community. “Tim comes highly regarded from the town of Leicester and has already shown me a strong work ethic and commitment to provide prompt and professional service to our local veterans,” said Town Administrator Shaun Suhoski. “I am very pleased to see that he is already making plans with Melissa Beauchemin to share potential ben- efits with our senior population.” Hickey has also spent the last few weeks learning about the Honor Roll project, which many Sturbridge veterans are hoping will be com- pleted by Memorial Day.Hickey will continue trying to compile a list of veterans who served in multiple wars – including those in Iraq and Afghanistan — because the Honor Roll plaques are expected to eventu- ally include the names of veterans from these most recent wars, as well as future conflicts. “I am very interested in meeting everyone involved in the Honor Roll project,” Hickey said. In his spare time, Hickey enjoys bowling, golfing, and spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and his four granddaughters. He is also a mem- ber of the Worcester County Softball League.

Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909-4136, or by e-mail at kflan- [email protected]. 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, February 10, 2012 SPORTS Warriors remain on winning streak, top rival Rams BY NICK ETHIER better basketball. The Warriors Rams, ultimately winning a 69-49 comeback as he buried a 3-pointer at Another factor that played a part SPORTS STAFF WRITER defeated Uxbridge (51-48) and decision. the buzzer. Still, Shepherd Hill in the outcome was the rebounding DUDLEY — Since losing to Bartlett (77-69) before having a week Both teams are now 11-6. trailed 54-36 with eight minutes to difference, as the Warriors were Southbridge 75-64 on Jan. 24, off. Tantasqua then took to the court “We had a heart to heart after go. plus-17 on the boards, 37-20. Tantasqua has been playing much again on Feb. 6 against their rivals Southbridge,” Tantasqua head The Rams did score 6 straight “We played Joe a little more than in Shepherd Hill and outplayed the coach Jeff Child said. “Not to belit- points to open the fourth quarter, we usually do because of tle that team at all, but that team is slicing the lead down to 54-42, but matchups,” Child said of the 6-foot-5 not as good as some of the other Gatta responded with a free throw. Joe Sciaraffa, who played well in ones we have been playing and beat- He then stripped the ball on a full- spurts. “We played a lot of man [to ing. Since then we’ve played pretty court press and finished with a man defense]. With the two big guys good basketball. Hopefully we peak layup, making it 57-42. [Sciaraffa and Windell Westbrook at the right time as we hit the McKissick (19 points) hit a 3-point- (12 points)] in there we had a better stretch.” er to get his team within 14 points, look with this group.” Leading the charge for the 61-47, but the Warriors finished the The man defense forced countless Warriors was Corey Gatta, who game on an 8-2 run to seal it. Shepherd Hill turnovers — scored a game-high 26 points, “Corey was pretty steady through- Tantasqua had 17 steals — while the including his team’s first 9 to start out the game,” Child said of Gatta’s Warriors turned it over just 8 times. the game. play, adding that Dottin (13 points) Jon Beaudry added 9 points for “He shot well tonight,” Child said, also played well in stretches. Tantasqua. as Gatta also had 8 rebounds and 8 “[Gatta] really brought us over the Meanwhile, Shepherd Hill has lost steals. “He made shots early, which top. He needed to have a breakout four of its last six. The coaching helped out. The crowd was chanting game. It’s been stressing him out a staff was unavailable for comment at Corey in the beginning…he made little bit this year.” after the game. both free throws through the chants. I thought that was a good start for us.” Shepherd Hill’s Kyle McKissick was equally as impressive in the early going, as he registered his team’s first 8 points. But the Warriors pulled away late in the first quarter, as reserve Myles Gaudet hit a 3-pointer and followed with a layup because of an Alex Lucas hustle play and steal. “We got a spark from Myles Gaudet,” said Child. “He gave us a spark off the bench, diving on the floor. Alex [Lucas] was another guy who got on the floor. Those were turning points in the game.” Tantasqua led 20-13 after the first quarter and Gatta remained hot to open the second, burying a 3-pointer. Gatta then went to the bench and the Warriors continued to pick apart Shepherd Hill’s matchup zone defense, as Jaylen Dottin con- tributed 7 second quarter points. By halftime Tantasqua led by 17 points, 40-23. The Warriors upped its lead to 21 points (44-23) in the third quarter, Nick Ethier photos but Rams reserve Derek Schulman Jaylen Dottin of Tantasqua drives to the hoop through two Shepherd Hill defenders. gave the home crowd some hope of a Tantasqua’s Corey Gatta dribbles past Shepherd Hill defender Justin Terlizzi. Warriors a win away from Central Mass. district tournament

STURBRIDGE — Once 5-8, the Tantasqua girls’ basket- ball team — now on a four- game winning streak — is one victory away from quali- fying for the Central Mass. Division 1 district tourna- ment. The Warriors defeated Bartlett 61-22 on Jan. 31 to improve to 9-8, and one or more victories against Shepherd Hill, Auburn or St. Peter-Marian will get them back into the postseason. The Indians dropped to 1- 14. Tantasqua led, 33-13, at halftime and won going away in the second half.

Nick Ethier photos Tantasqua’s Maggie Simonds holds the ball up high while looking for a teammate to pass to.

Olivia Brooks of Tantasqua slices past a Bartlett defender on her way to the basket. SPORTS BRIEFS for sectionals in the 100 back, while Bridget Shreve was a sectional qualifier in the 100 High School swimming breast. result Feb. 2 Team Mass Boys AAU Tantasqua coed swimming — The Warriors placed seventh in the Mid-Wach League Meet, giving it their all and leaving it Basketball set to hold try- all in the pool. The boys’ 200-yard medley relay team of outs Sam Grudzien, Mike Wandmacher, Remi Lamothe and Aaron Mesick broke the school Team Mass Boys AAU Basketball will hold record. Lamothe placed second in the 50 free tryouts on Saturday, Feb. 18 and 25 at and is the first boy in many years to qualify Tantasqua Junior High School on Brookfield for states. He also qualified for sectionals in Road in Fiskdale. Age breakdowns are as fol- the 100 free and placed third. Tyler Trainor lows: U10, U11 and U12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., placed sixth in the 500 free. U13 and U14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and On the girls’ side, Erin Donovan was sec- U16 and U17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Please bring ond in the 100 back and sixth in the 200 free, a birth certificate, $20 tryout fee and arrive qualifying for states in both events. Devinne 15 minutes early.In case of inclement weath- Aquadro qualified for sectionals in the 200 er check the website (teammassboys.com) IM and the 100 fly. Misty O’Brien finished the day of the tryout. Coaches are also fourth in the 100 free. Emily Serio qualified always needed. Tantasqua’s Melissa Frio positions herself in the paint with possession of the ball. Friday, February 10, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 SPORTS Rams run past the competition in SWCL Championship Meets

STURBRIDGE — The Shepherd Hill boys’ and girls’ indoor track and field teams stole the show at Tantasqua’s Field House on Feb. 1, win- ning the Southern Worcester County League Championship Meets. Team results and top-six individual performances — which won points for their respective teams — are as follows: Boys Team Results 1. Shepherd Hill, 82 points 2. Uxbridge, 74 3. Tantasqua, 58.66 4. Bartlett, 36 5. Auburn, 34 6. Millbury, 33.33 7. Northbridge, 12 8. Grafton, 10 8. David Prouty, 10 10. Quaboag, 8 11. Oxford, 6 12. Southbridge, 5 13. Leicester, 1 Boys Individual Results Shot Put 1. Steve St. Jean, Auburn, 45- Nick Ethier photos 09.50 From left, Shepherd Hill’s Pat Tilly, Bartlett’s Nikita Truhanovitch, Tantasqua’s Alex Hellyar, Millbury’s Joe Lucier and Oxford’s Andrew St. Germain make the first jump in the 55- 2. Arthur Hackenson, meter hurdles event. Truhanovitch won the race. Bartlett, 44-05.75 3. Aron Dyke, Auburn, 41- 8.48 Hill, 40.48 6. Millbury, 1:50.66 2. Lesedi Graveline, Auburn, 4. Jordan Orrell, Oxford, 46.58 03.50 5. Andrew St. Germain, 600-Meter Run 4x800-Meter Relay 12:25.33 5. Nichole Tillery, Auburn, 4. Dan Sullivan, Uxbridge, 39- Oxford, 8.51 1. Leo Harmon, Shepherd 1. Uxbridge, 9:28.13 3. Michelle Pajer, Leicester, 47.00 11.00 6. David Baker, Uxbridge, 8.65 Hill, 1:29.23 2. Tantasqua, 9:37.74 13:17.11 6. Jenny Quan, Millbury,47.38 5. Ryan Phifer, Tantasqua, 39- 55-Meter Dash 2. Johnny Lamanuzzi, 3. Auburn, 9:40.65 4. Shelby Stretton, Oxford, 600-Meter Run 01.00 1. Dan Sullivan, Uxbridge, Uxbridge, 1:34.03 4. Grafton, 9:50.08 13:23.45 1. Emily Thibaud, Shepherd 6. Zachary Buurma, 6.90 3. Jake Mikolajczyk, Auburn, 5. Shepherd Hill, 10:03.87 5. Alicia Morales, Uxbridge, Hill, 1:49.82 Northbridge, 38-06.00 2. Rocco DiStefano, Bartlett, 1:34.86 Girls Team Results 13:39.55 2. Lesedi Graveline, Auburn, High Jump 6.94 4. Sean Lammi, David Prouty, 1. Shepherd Hill, 75.5 points 6. Kellie Powers, Bartlett, 1:50.13 1. Joe Lucier, Millbury, 5-10 3. Jerry Drane, Uxbridge, 6.95 1:35.03 2. Uxbridge, 55 13:46.18 3. Haley Chamberlain, 2. Nick Mandigo, Quaboag, 5- 4. Kenneth Benson, 5. Ben Dunbar, Tantasqua, 3. Tantasqua, 53 55-Meter Hurdles Shepherd Hill, 1:52.06 08 Northbridge, 7.02 1:37.75 4. Millbury, 52 1. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 8.69 4. Jessica Luke, Tantasqua, 3. Pat Tilly, Shepherd Hill, 5- 5. Jacob Jachimczyk, 6. Wes Nelson, Shepherd Hill, 5. Oxford, 40 2. Emily Dawidczyk, Oxford, 1:56.55 08 Shepherd Hill, 7.09 1:37.79 6. Auburn, 38.5 8.71 5. Erin Reil, Tantasqua, 4. Alex Hellyar, Tantasqua, 5- 6. Nikita Truhanovitch, 1,000-Meter Run 7. Leicester, 18 3. Lillian Dao, Auburn, 9.53 1:57.17 06 Bartlett, 7.10 1. Daniel Stomski, Shepherd 8. Quaboag, 12 4. Emily Matte, Northbridge, 6. Jessica Sudyka, Shepherd 4. Nick Bernard, Millbury, 5- One-Mile Run Hill, 2:50.823 9. Northbridge, 11 9.77 Hill, 1:57.88 06 1. Daniel Stomski, Shepherd 2. Aaron Anderstrom, 9. Bartlett, 11 5. Kristin Bullett, Millbury, 1,000-Meter Run 4. Liam Seguin, Tantasqua, 5- Hill, 4:52.42 Tantasqua, 2:50.825 11. Grafton, 4 9.89 1. Stella Worters, Shepherd 06 2. Elijah Fossas, Shepherd 3. Elijah Fossas, Shepherd 12. David Prouty, 2 6. Jordan Orrell, Oxford, 10.02 Hill, 3:16.49 Two-Mile Run Hill, 4:52.72 Hill, 2:58.15 Girls Individual Results 55-Meter Dash 2. Juleanna Schultz, 1. Leo Harmon, Shepherd 3. Andy Reardon, Uxbridge, 4. Simon Wanjigi, Shot Put 1. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 7.62 Shepherd Hill, 3:23.96 Hill, 10:35.56 4:54.16 Southbridge, 3:01.12 1. Alicia Garamy, Bartlett, 28- 2. Olivia Connly, Tantasqua, 3. Jessica Fitzgerald, 2. Mike Dobos, Tantasqua, 4. Finley Simonds, 5. Cody Jarobski, Oxford, 01.00 7.83 Uxbridge, 3:27.88 10:35.65 Tantasqua, 5:00.33 3:02.10 2. Kaitlyn Ramsey, Quaboag, 3. Emily Matte, Northbridge, 4. Chloe Doyon, Oxford, 3. Chaz Davis, Grafton, 5. Ryan Kinahan, 6. Jeremy Guyette, Bartlett, 27-01.50 7.94 3:35.15 10:37.69 Northbridge, 5:01.02 3:04.50 3. Kasia Collins, Auburn, 26- 4. Kaitlyn Ramsey, Quaboag, 5. Kaleigh Durkan, Shepherd 4. Wes Nelson, Shepherd Hill, 6. Eric Comeau, Leicester, 4x400-Meter Relay 04.00 8.11 Hill, 3:36.34 10:57.72 5:07.42 1. Millbury, 4:01.47 4. Sam Favreau, Millbury, 25- 5. Jaime McNamara, Auburn, 6. Callie Hansson, 5. Cam Graves, Millbury, 300-Meter Dash 2. Uxbridge, 4:02.80 04.00 8.16 Northbridge, 3:37.57 11:08.28 1. Jerry Drane, Uxbridge, 3. Tantasqua, 4:03.07 5. Chantel Borsnert, 6. Maddy Mathers, Grafton, 4x400-Meter Relay 6. Simon Wanjigi, 38.80 4. David Prouty, 4:06.86 Leicester, 25-03.50 8.27 1. Shepherd Hill, 4:37.31 Southbridge, 11:15.91 2. Rocco DiStefano, Bartlett, 5. Auburn, 4:10.69 6. Katie McCambridge, One-Mile Run 2. Millbury, 4:42.65 55-Meter Hurdles 39.65 6. Northbridge, 4:12.73 Shepherd Hill, 25-01.50 1. Kaleigh Durkan, Shepherd 3. Tantasqua, 4:42.74 1. Nikitia Truhanovitch, 3. Ben Parody, Uxbridge, 39.80 4x200-Meter Relay 6. Olivia Connly, Tantasqua, Hill, 5:46.38 4. Leicester, 4:42.75 Bartlett, 8.23 4. Kenneth Benson, 1. Tantasqua, 1:43.70 25-01.50 2. Maddison Mayberry, 5. Grafton, 4:43.05 2. Joe Lucier, Millbury, 8.25 Northbridge, 39.88 2. Shepherd Hill, 1:45.92 High Jump Tantasqua, 5:46.82 6. Uxbridge, 4:48.16 3. Alex Hellyar, Tantasqua, 5. Jack Coakley,David Prouty, 3. Uxbridge, 1:47.01 1. Emily Cahill, Uxbridge, 5- 3. Jessica Fitzgerald, 4x200-Meter Relay 8.36 40.47 4. Auburn, 1:48.02 04.50 (meet record) Uxbridge, 5:49.44 1. Millbury, 1:58.89 4. Pat Tilly, Shepherd Hill, 6. Adam Banks, Shepherd 5. Oxford, 1:49.16 2. Jordan Orrell, Oxford, 4-10 4. Allie Dyberg, Millbury, 2. Tantasqua, 2:02.81 3. Emily Gustavson, 5:51.20 3. Auburn, 2:04.18 Tantasqua, 4-08 5. Jennifer Pajer, Leicester, 4. Uxbridge, 2:05.60 4. Gabby Prominski, 5:52.40 5. Leicester, 2:09.07 Millbury, 4-08 6. Kelsie Cummings, 6. Oxford, 2:10.84 5. Rachel Clogston, David Millbury, 6:03.70 4x800-Meter Relay Prouty, 4-08 300-Meter Dash 1. Millbury, 11:10.37 6. Nicole Plona, Auburn, 4-04 1. Emily Dawidczyk, Oxford, 2. Shepherd Hill, 11:17.46 6. Miranda Dry, Tantasqua, 4- 43.25 3. Uxbridge, 11:26.34 04 2. Audrey Schmidt, Millbury, 4. Tantasqua, 11:47.59 Two-Mile Run 44.76 5. Leicester, 12:01.73 1. Stella Worters, Shepherd 3. Emily Gustavson, 6. Grafton, 12:11.71 Hill, 11:58.37 (meet record) Tantasqua, 46.21

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CHARLTON VILLAGER Serving Charlton, BSection Charlton City ILLAGER February 10, 2012 and Charlton Depot V Mailed free to requesting homes The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Get your jazz sweet tooth satisfied with an Original Jelly Roll Soul Greetings music fans! Your regular “Getting in Tune” writer Mark Renburke has asked me to sit in for him for a month or so while he takes some time off to enjoy his family. ETING As a veteran of the local G music scene I am more IN than happy to help out a fel- low musician. I look for- TUNE ward to sharing with read- ers of this newspaper some of my favorite local musicians, bands, ven- ues, and all around musical information. This week I want to share with you a new band that includes one of my long-time musical partners, bassist Kurt Meyer. I have a confession to make. I really like jazz music, though I don’t play that style of music very often. I am honored to have had the pleasure of playing with musi- cians who can create those wonderful improvisational solos that are at the core of good Jazz music. Well, now there is a new band in the region playing high octane jazz – The Original Jelly Roll Soul, and you can catch them at The Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret, Conn., on Saturday, Feb. 18. The band is comprised of J.P. Beausoleil on Lead Vocals and Cornet, Leo Charpentier on Guitar and Backing Vocals, Jim Poland on Piano, Kurt Meyer on Upright Bass and Backing Vocals, and Gary St. Germain on Drums. Started in Courtesy photo the summer of 2010, Original Jelly Roll Jelly Roll Soul Soul has evolved into a band that prides itself on the idea of constantly evolving, musically, and technically.Collectively the as Ethiopian, and others. They also draw rience, then head on down to The Vanilla • Rob Adams, 6:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s, Route band has over 170 years of professional from blues, gospel, ragtime, calypsos and Bean Café on Saturday, Feb. 18, and enjoy 20 Sturbridge, Mass. experience in the music world. Their per- other Caribbean styles of music that came Original Jelly Roll Soul. • New Bay Colony Band, 9 p.m. Rose formances are always diverse, humorous, together in early New Orleans to create Garden, 16 Milford St. Upton, Mass. high energy, and fun. jazz. Original Jelly Roll Soul cannot be • Fun with Hands, 9 p.m. Celtic Tavern, FRIDAY, FEB. 10 I have been to a few of the bands per- pigeonholed into one particular genre, and Northborough, Mass. formances and believe me, they are lots of this really sets them apart from most jazz • Rigagoo, 8 p.m. Dunny’s Tavern, East fun, very talented, and bring a wide range bands out there today. There shows defi- • Wibble, Live & Acoustified, 9 p.m., Brookfield, Mass. of musical styles to each show. The group nitely keep you on your toes, interested Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s, 407 Main Street, • Midlife Crisis, 9 p.m. The Pump House, presents “Roots Jazz” and many sub-gen- and eager to see what they’ll play next. Sturbridge, Mass. Southbridge, Mass. res of jazz music including: New Orleans, The band follows a very simple philoso- • Rob Adams, 7 p.m. The Ugly Duckling, • Ned Lucas Band, 9:30 p.m., Route 56 swing, jump, hard bop, Afro-Cuban, as well phy in its approach to bringing jazz to the Route 20 Sturbridge, MA Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Oxford, Mass. masses. Band leader JP Beausoleil says, • The Kings, Wales Irish Pub, 16 Holland • Papa Joe & Russ, 9:30 p.m., Gold Eagle, “Jazz is the sound of everyday life. It is a Road, Wales, Mass. Dayville, Conn. sound that everyone can relate to on some • Nikki Luparelli, 9 p.m., Celtic Tavern, • Ron Jones & The Diehards, 9:00 p.m., level, in some sort of way.That is the main Northborough, Mass. Crossroads Sports Bar, Route 20, Palmer, reason I started this band.” • Troy Bourne-Jirehscope Ministries, Mass. So if you’re looking for a fun, uplifting, 7:00 p.m., Mill Church Café, Millbury, • Vance Gilbert, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean danceable, and educational musical expe- Mass. Café, Pomfret, Conn., $15 • Open Boxxy, 9 p.m., The Pump House, Attention All Parents Southbridge, Mass. SUNDAY, FEB. 12 BREAKFAST AND LUNCH • Sara Ashleigh Blues, 9:30 p.m., Route 56 Is your child struggling with reading? Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Oxford, Mass. • DJ Richie, Karaoke & Light show, 9:00 • Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards, Valentine’s Pancakes Let A+ Reading Tutor Help! 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Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. • Riggagoo, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, 291 NO POWER - NO PROBLEM East Main Street, East Brookfield, Mass. • Posi-Track, American Legion Moosup, Creative Rt. 20 • Oxford, MA Conn. Valentine’s Day Dance, $10 Turn To HOT SPOT, page A4 FIREPLACE (508) 987-9800 MASSIVE FLOOR Spreading MODEL CLEARANCE the love... It’s Not Too Late! Receive $50.00 Pellet Stove Special off a couples massage during pad installation, pipe and the month of February. (Regularly $150.00) 2 tons of pellets for $100/month! Installed promtply Rice, Pea, Nut, and stove Antracite Coal Please call: to save you $$ money $$ & Super Premium Pellets for Sale! The Body Wellness Center 118 Main st., 2nd floor *Pellets & Coal by the Bag or Ton* Sturbridge USING IN HOUSE INSTALLERS GUARANTEES QUICK 508.347.7494 RESPONSE TIMES FOR SERVICE AS WELL www.bodywellnesscenter.net BUY TODAY – INSTALL W/IN 3 DAYS!!* 2 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, February 10, 2012

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Motivated Seller Move-in Condition www.NewEnglandMoves.com DOUGLAS • $174,900 WEBSTER • $224,900 A 24 Charles St, U-8 6 Plasse Court Upgraded 6rm 2 lge br 8 rooms, 1.5 bath, 4 bedroom Inger Christensen Townhouse, c/a, cab pkd Colonial, Birch Cabinets, kitch w/all appl, Fireplace, Corner lot, hard- 508-769-3823 bay window, pkg, yard. wood floors, 1st floor laundry. OPEN HOUSE • SUN 2/12 • 12-2 508-987-1303 T 18 Overland St. Time to sell or buy... Call Inger

Joanne Fontaine 17 Ferland Dr. Must Sell E 508-479-9691 KILLINGLY, CT - DUDLEY • $349,900 To advertise in our Real Estate Section, $199,900 27 Klondike Rd Sunny, nice 7 rm, split-level Must see 2700sf 10rm please call your Licensed in MA & CT w/hrdwds, new bath, new Ranch w/waterview & 5-c kitchen with granite and gar on 1.86ac. ING pool. View more properties at island, sliders to deck and Contractor’s home. local sales representative. 1-800-367-9898 www.IngerC.com inground pool, bay window Friday, February 10, 2012 • THE VILLAGER • 3 CENTURY21 TOOMEY-LOVETT 270 MAIN ST 85 E. MAIN website: SPENCER W. BROOKFIELD 508-885-3443 508-867-7064 hope2own.com WWW.C21TLC.COM 508.943.4333 OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA

VISIT ANY ONE OF THESE FINE HOMES AND BE Sharon Pelletier June Cazeault PLACED IN A RAFFLE FOR A $25 GIFT CARD 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Broker Owner Sales Associate BROOKFIELD 18 TOWN FARM ROAD $269,900 SUN 12-2 WEBSTER LAKE ~ 2 CHECKERBERRY CHARLTON - 65 S CHARLTON SHORE RD STURBRIDGE - 43 MCGREGORY RD 6 HOWARD STREET $375,000 SUN 12-2 CUSTOM Over- EAST BROOKFIELD Private Lakefront Rustic Lakefront Sized Hip Roof 234 HARRINGTON STREET $479,900 SUN 12-2 Retreat Cottage on Ranch Speaks HARDWICK A rare 2+ Ac Beautiful S QUALITY! 1470 NORTH STEET $179,900 SUN 11-1 waterfront estate, Charlton NORTH BROOKFIELD 2100 sf on 1 Yrrnd 2,800sf Reservoir! 25 MOUNT GUYOT STREET $159,000 SUN 12-2 For Lease Lakefront Level! 76 GROVE STREET $144,900 SUN 11-12:30 home, 3 BRs, 3 60’ Wtrfrnt, Deep Excellent Split WARE 1/2 Baths, waterviews from every room! Possible Lot, Great Location! Slow it Down, Keep it Simple! Flr Plan, Incredible Mstr Suite, MEGA-RM to 278 CHURCH STREET $238,000 SUN 11-1 option to purchase or 1031 exchange. Convenient Come to the Lake! $164,900 Expand! Huge walk up Attic + 42x72 LL! WEST BROOKFIELD location! Call for details Price $3,500./Mo Asking $338,000 30 RAGGED HILL ROAD $184,900 SUN 1-2:30 11 ALLEN STREET $159,900 SUN 12-2 114 WEST MAIN STREET $230,000 SUN 12-2 DUDLEY ~ 19 GEORGE STREET DUDLEY ~ LOT 82 Off GEORGE STREET DUDLEY ~ NOT 1 BUT 2 COUNTRY LOTS! SPENCER AFFORDABLE Approx. 3/4 acre Build YOUR Dream 12 LYFORD ROAD $249,900 SUN 12-2 3 BR CAPE (.71) of Vacant Home HERE & OAKHAM Nice Layout, Land, Res-10 Enjoy Rolling 1792 OLD TURNPIKE RD $274,900 SUN 12-2 1st Flr, Mstr Zone, Mixed Use Farmland Vistas, BR & Bath, Area of SFs & MFs Lovely Country Hardwood & Condos, Great DREAM HOME SITES! Setting Feels Far Flrs, Price ATTN: NEIGHBORS Potential w/305’ Away yet Close By Reduced $15,000! Offers Considered, Good Rd Frnt on Paper Both on Center Rd, Each is 2 Acres! Great Location! Bones - Great Potential! $134,900 Rd known as Elmwd, Abuts 19 George, New Construction Pkgs Available Starting at $325, Asking $94,900 Got Offers? 000 1 Lot - Just Reduced, asking $65,000!

• EMERSON REALTORS The Market Leader Maher Real Estate AUBURN: DUDLEY - 114 Pine Ledge Southbridge Road Visit Century21Maher.com Rare Garden Contractor’s Delight - Solid 3 BR Ranch with R “No Down Payment Program” available... call for details! Style Single Leel Unit Featuring 2 garage under. Failed Sandra Ann Marie Bedrooms & 2 Title V on file. Sold “As Loughlin Sorensen Is”. Asking $104,000 508-769-2605 508-612-8864 Full Baths. Most Private Setting Available On Site. $184,900 PEN HOUSE O Claire M. Earley 508-832-5324 Call Mary Ellen Cox 15 Goulding Dr NEW LISTING 508-735-7061 Joyce Sun., Feb. 12th 11:00-1:00 Oxford - Wonderful one-level living! 2 BR, Sue Johnson Auburn-Charming brick Cape w/great com- 2 BA condo with open living appeal! Fully Kusz E muter access! Spacious fireplaced LR 508-958-1742 applianced kitchen w/sliders to deck, AC, 508-864-5177 Worcester: w/hrdwd flrs. Two 1st floor bdrms includes LARGE Holland: Move in con- master w/bath! Two large 2nd floor bdrms garage & basement. $165,900. CAPE 309 Mill with new full bath! Beautiful finished lower Call Century 21 Maher for a private show- $164,900 dition, 3 bedrooms, 2 level and fabulous fenced yard. $259,900 ing! 800-563-7019 Street, 1/2 baths on almost Call Century 21 Maher for a private Newer roof, GAS 3/4 acre. Very quiet! showing! 800-563-7019 furnace, and win- $215,000. dows. HW under carpet. Detached Ronald Diane garage and deck Garabedian Pacevicz with sliders to DR. 508-615-5058 OPEN HOUSE 508-340-5755 SOLID HOME in well maintained condition. Warm feeling! Large LR and MASTER. Call Patricia Davis A 774-230-1556 18 School St. Call Beth at 774-289-6437 Oxford - 5 Rm, 2 BR Condo at Thayer Sun., Feb. 12th 11:00-1:00 Pond Village. Spacious 1st floor condo Auburn – 4 bedroom Cape with fire- for showing w/ central air & patio located on pool- placed living room with wood stove, 1st Maryann side. Country setting close to major floor master bdrm, hardwood floors, Jen Dudley: vinyl sided, 1/4 acre lot in neighbor- AUBURN: MINT !!! One Johnson routes. $90's Bloniasz 508-847-1484 Call Century 21 Maher for a private hood setting. $209,900 Outstanding owner Cape Cod Style showing! 800-563-7019 Call Century 21 Maher for a private 774-272-5100 Home. Fireplaced liv- showing! 800-563-7019 Pakachoag Hill ing room, formal din- location. Cape ing room. 3 Bedroom, with 7 rooms, 3 2 full baths, 1.48 L bedrooms, fire- acres, Great kitchen. EDUCED R place, family room & 1 car garage. Super lot level Solid counters, break- lot in quiet area ideal for family. $176,900 Call for fast area. Six panel doors throughout. Farmer's Chic Janice details. Porch! Two tiered Deck! Garage. Beland Ward $248,900. 508-523-7733 NEW LISTING 508-847-4277 Call Kevin Maher 508-450-4219 or Call Phil Boudreau Sturbridge – Fabulous Colonial Southborough - Liquor & conven- 508-868-5121 abuts Draper Woods!Neighborhood ience store w/ lottery. Furniture, fix- [email protected] yet privacy! Sunken fireplaced family tures & equipment included. 3500 room,dream kitchen, master bdrm sqft. bldg on 1/4 acre lot. $625,000 suite! Granite, hardwoods, whirlpool, Exclusively w/ Elie 508-328-3622 @ Auburn: Oxford: 3 bdr Ranch, great yard!! $399,900 C21 Maher Prospect Hill Call Century 21 Maher for a private Estates rare re-sale. NEW cabinets, car- Judy showing! 800-563-7019 Lorraine Custom 4 bedroom 2 pets, freshly painted, Empie ***RENTALS*** Jankowski 1/2 baths, 2 car title v ready! Easy to 508-334-0275 Whitinsville/Northbridge - Bright 2-3 508-277-5831 attached, situated on Show! Call! Make bdrm, 2nd floor...... $1150 almost 2 acres. ***LEASE SPACE*** home ownership PEN HOUSE Auburn - 925 sq. ft. offices ...... $925 yours in 2012! Interest rates have never been so O Oxford - Office space… $800 low. Call me and let’s work together to get you ***LAND*** into a home in 2012! Charlton - 4+ acre wooded lot 212 Pakachoag St...... $75,000 Call Gina Elia Helen Dudley - 4 acre wooded lot... $95,000 Anne 508-930-6831 Call Donna Caissie Greenberg Vangsness Sun., Feb. 12th 11:00-1:00 508-277-8862 E 774-239-2887 Auburn – Desirable location! 3 BDRM BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 508-753-5465 ranch, fireplaced living room, hardwoods, Milford - Gas station & convenience recent siding, windows and furnace! Walk store...$40,000 business only: WORCESTER - up attic has potential for add’l rooms! Call Elie 508-328-3622 OAK RIDGE ESTATES, LEICESTER Family Quick closing possible. $185,000 owned for many years! Call Century 21 Maher for a private Out of Town - Restaurant business & Meticuleous! real estate for sale. $599,000 showing! 800-563-7019 Top of the line Gorgeous hardwoods Call Elie - 508-328-3622 quality & work- on all floors. Updated Franny Elie manship in this baths, kitchen Gaudette www.C21Maher.com 800.563.7019 Kahale pantries, heating sys- 508-864-3808 508-328-3622 active adult tems, windows & new community. roof. Owner paid Duplex & attention to every detail. Priced to sell. S Single style $179,900. homes loaded with extras. Starting $232,900 Call Lynn Kapinos Call any Emerson Realtor for 508-868-5651 Marketing Brochure. T www.emersonrealtors.net A T

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DUDLEY $206,000 DUDLEY $172,900 SUTTON $123,900 21 Circle Dr GREAT LOCATION! HANDYMAN SPECIAL 5 RM 3 BR 1 BATH SPLIT 6 RM 4 BR RANCH ON A MUST SEE 1.53 ACRES 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, February 10, 2012 Get your jazz sweet tooth satisfied with an Original Jelly Roll Soul HOT SPOT FRIDAY FEB. 17 Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret, Conn., $10 Gold Eagle, Dayville, Conn. • 6 live music acts featuring the return of continued from page 1 • Touch 2 Much, 9 p.m. Celtic Tavern, Gerry Cullan and Chris Prokop. Also, the If you’re a live act that would like to be Northborough, Mass. TUESDAY, FEB. 14 “B&E” Band, the Matt Brodeur Trio, featured, know of someone else who is, or • Brumby, Dunny’s Tavern, East Generations Unlimited, and Larry! 8:30 simply want to let us know about an upcom- Brookfield, Mass. p.m. PACC, Harris Street, Webster, Mass. ing gig, email me at the address below. • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., • Tifton Carver Worship Band, Mill St. • Posi-Track, The Lake Tavern, Dayville, Events must be within 10 miles of the read- Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. Café, Millbury, Mass. Conn. ership area and submitted to me by 7 p.m. • Caboodle, 9 p.m., The Pump House, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 • Seed with Twiddle, The Music Lady, Thursday of each week to be printed the fol- Southbridge, Mass. Plainfield, Conn. lowing week’s papers. Also, please provide • Panache, 9:30 p.m. Route 56 Roadside • Open Mic featuring “Wibble” 7 p.m. • Ray Bryant & 2nd Degree, Dunny’s the information as it appears in the above Bar & Grill, Oxford, Mass. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, Oxford, Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. club listings. The name of the act, the time • Shady Gravy, 9 p.m., Crossroads Sports Mass. • Open Boxxy, 9 p.m., The Pump House, performance starts, the venue and venue Bar, Route 20, Palmer, Mass. THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Southbridge, Mass. address. Keep the music live and not so quiet SATURDAY, FEB. 18 • Panache, 9:30 p.m. Route 56 Roadside here in Northeastern CT & Central MA! E- • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Bar & Grill, Oxford, Mass. mail Mark: Webster, Mass. • Original Jelly Roll Soul, 8:00 p.m., The • Dan Kirouac & Dorette Weld, 9:30, The [email protected]. BUSINESS A Better Telecommuting Option For Small-Business Workers (NAPS) al phone lines. devices. If you work on your own at That means workers can be at All that because the company, home—or would like to— you’re not home or on the road but appear to Vocalocity, specializes in bringing alone. 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“Names you know, • Property Management people you trust” • RentaLs • Short Sales Open House Directory Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 • Real Estate Education CRS, GRI, SRES Realtor Connie Nedoroscik 508-949-3205 • Residential Deadline: Monday at 10am Marketing Co-ordinator JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com • Commercial (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse LICENSED IN MA & CT • Now is a great time to buy! (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES FEBRUARY 12TH ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE

DUDLEY - OAKVIEW ESTATES DUDLEY - $239,900 WOODSTOCK - $184,900 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 $2000 towards DUDLEY closing costs Young cape with cen- 21 Circle Dr S 12-2 $206,000 Re/Max 300 SUN. 1-3 SUN. 12-2 ter isle in kitchen SUN. 12-2 with separate dining Melinda Titus-Radomski 508-243-2251 area... 1st floor bed- room, full bath on 1st 33 JUNE ST level, two large bed- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012 Great commuter location..6 miles to Rte 395,10 minutes rooms on second level with full New PRICING!!! $199,900 and opportunity to have to Mass. Pike. Open contemporary split, formal DR, eat-in one level living in a 55+ Community...upgrades optional. kitchen, lower level FR. Level lot and convenient to bath..basement offers opportunity to complete a fami- AUBURN Weekly open houses or by appointment...meet builder ly room with walk out access. Large lot with deeded schools, golf course, town beach. Carpeted in living room, rights to Lake Bungee. An opportunity for great 15 Goulding Dr S 11-1 $259,900 C21 Maher 1-800-563-7019 and discuss how quickly you can be in your new kitchen, and dining room. (no hardwood in DR). An home..need to sell your house..we can make your tran- schools... Woodstock Academy, water access, and a well sition easy ..a small community of 10 units surrounded opportunity to locate into a great neighborhood and maintained home with open floor plan..deck overlooks 18 School St S 11-1 $209,900 C21 Maher 1-800-563-7019 by open space..now is the time. desirable school system. Oversized 52 'x 27' split with full woods and waterview. 3 Jons Way Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 or bath off master. Do not delay.. 42 Hemlock Drive Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 212 Pakachoag St S 11-1 $185,000 C21 Maher 1-800-563-7019 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Deb Listewhik 508-932-9973 DUDLEY OXFORD - ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DUDLEY - FREE RIDING MOWER 21 Circle Dr S 12-2 $206,000 Re/Max 300 BONUS TO SELLING AGENCY Melinda Titus-Radomski 508-243-2251 33 June St S 12-2 $239,900 REMC Realtors / Deb Listwnik 508-932-9973

$415,000 Jon’s Way D 1-3 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 $229,900 Oakview Estates +55 community 15 Warsaw Ave S 12-2 $174,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 OXFORD 29 Monument Ave 12-2 $350,250 REMC Realtors / Mary Alice Wood 1-508-733-4060 Elegant 17 plus room victorian, formal dining room, hardwood floors Recent updates..kitchen with new appliances.. 2 lazy susans..formal din- throughout, 2 staircases, study, office, library with built-ins, bookcases, ing area with room for hutch..thermopane windows..recent roof..full SOUTHBRIDGE pocket doors, grand foyer, original hardware, chandeliers, 2 fireplaces, bath in lower level..private yard.. convenient to schools, shopping, walk game room, 4-6 bedrooms 18 Overland St S 12-2 $145,000 Orbit Realty/ Angela Clark 508-410-1313 168 Charlton St. to golf course...gas fireplace.. lower level has wd burning fireplace. Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 68 Airport Rd Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 WEBSTER 6 Groveland 11-1 $200’s REMC Realtors /Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 DUDLEY - $174,900 OXFORD - $350,250 (New Construction) 5 Ash St S 12-2 $269,900 Re/Max 300 Melinda Titus-Radomski 508-243-2251 EAST BROOKFIELD SUN. 12-2 SUN. 12-2 234 Harrington St S 12-2 $479,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 HARDWICK 1470 North St S 11-1 $179,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 NORTH BROOKFIELD NO CLOSING COSTS: A charming English cottage with open dining Spacious Colonial on cul-de-sac in quiet neighborhood. Eat-in 25 Mount Guyot St S 12-2 $159,000 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 room and living room, recent addition with upstairs dormitory type bed- kitchen w/ sliders to back yard deck. Formal dining room. Living 76 Grove St S 11-12:30 $144,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 room, definitely for those who appreciate an antique flavor with some room features fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Master bedroom updates. Roof, heating system,bathroom, kitchen have all been updat- WARE ed.. floors still have old world feel. Cherry cabinets in kitchen with gran- suite includes walk-in closet and master bath w/ jacuzzi bathtub. ite countertops,tin ceiling in hallway,hardwood floor in kitchen, french Close to center of town; rtes. 395, 290 and Mass Pike. A beautiful 278 Church St S 11-1 $238,000 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 doors to family room. Central location, yet country feel.. home for your beautiful family! WEST BROOKFIELD 15WarsawAve.Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7670 29 Monuumnet Ave. Mary Alice Wood 508-733-4060 30 Ragged Hill Rd S 1-2:30 $184,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 Sunday 11-1 pm CHARLTON -$145,000 – SHORT SALES– 11 Allen St S 12-2 $159,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 Cheaper than 114 West Main St S 12-2 $230,000 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 Webster renting: Lots Southbridge: SPENCER 1 lot remaining! of light 12 Lyford Rd S 12-2 $249,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 EW LISTING streams into 2 Br Condo $65,000 New Construction View N this one level OAKHAM living in a grt Dudley: 1792 Old Turnpike Rd S 12-2 $274,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 Plans commuting location! Nice Ranch home w/ 2 car garage on approx. 1/2 acre lot...hardwood floors in LR & BRs...walk up 5 RM Ranch, 3 Br BROOKFIELD Other lots available attic...dry, dry basemt has potential for more finished living area, section of basemt currently work area. Nice stone wall $169,900 18 Town Farm Rd S 12-2 $269,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 Dudley, Charlton along frt of house...lge fenced garden area...yard has flower'g Thompson, CT: 6 Howard St S 12-2 $375,000 Century 21 Toomey Lovett 508-867-7064 perennials - rhododendron bushes on side & back hillside; agent on premises rose of sharon...Title 5 done...live in the country, yet only mins. 8RM custom Colonial WOODSTOCK CT 6 Groveland to Rte. 20 55 New Spencer Rd. Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 or Maria $269,900 42 Hemlock Dr S 12-2 $184,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 Off School St. Reed 508-873-9254 Friday, February 10, 2012 • THE VILLAGER • 5 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, February 10, 2012 BUSINESS Protect Your Business: Make A Plan

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Small solid grey, spayed Clean, Indoor Flea Market Day Care Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm $225 Quaser-6000/BTU Platform female. Answers to Supervised Groups Polar Blast Also Hardwood Pellets Route 12 Antique Cast-Iron “Steve”.Lost on the Daily/Weekly Rates Air Conditioner Snowblower With ladder. Available Spencer, Leicester, Dudley Coal Stove $235 per ton Large Play Yards (Behind BP) $200 $60 10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint 10’x5’, in good condition, Paxton town lines. condition, always stored in newly painted!! Cash and carry 1929 Chevy Engine Hutch OWNERS SON IS www.dudleyflea.com heated garage. HEARTBROKEN!!! Training $275 Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H Prices subject to change. Basic - Advanced 1-800-551-7767 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 $500 OBO call: 508-410-4107 See You There! Generac Generator $950 OBO Call: 508-347-9081 REWARD!! Group Or Private $250 Shelves Above 1-800-373-4500 New - Open Enrollment $150 Call: 508-341-1337 Radial Arm Saw $125 Call 508-867-4546 Various Camping 205 BOATS Seasoned Grooming $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ After 6:30pm LOST DOG!! Band Saw Items For Sale Firewood Baths To Full Grooms For Unusual Bicycles $150 14’ 2003 Polar Yorkshire Terrier 1870’s-1970’s Pellet Stove Make Me an Offer!! C.S.D. to the Brookfields named “Junior”. Call 508-752-8569 Kraft Bass Boat and Spencer. Certifications! Hi-Wheel Enviro EF2 Call 774-318-0275 Also Ash $240/cord Last seen on 11/26/11 PCSA Levels I & II After 6PM Free-Standing & Trailer in the vicinity of 35 Balloon Tire green $160 CPR Certified Stingray LEER FIBERGLASS Two Years Old, VISION FITNESS 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Heather Hill in Used One Season. Minkota trolling motor, Reiki Master Choppers TONNEAU COVER Fitness machine Call: 774-641-0384 Whitinsville. Lighterian Reiki VII Originally $2400 Model X60005 New batteries, Schwin 700 series New ‘08. Asking $1500 Excellent condition. Reconnective Healing II Columbia Used one season Excellent condition, Call James: 774-200-0558 used only one month $5,000. 275 FLEA MARKET ICNDF Certified Trainer Shelby Fits Ford SD 1999-2007 Call 508-347-3575 508-234-8702 shortbed Paid $1,100.00 Experienced, Caring Staff Colson POOL TABLES Asking $575.00 Raleigh $525 OBO 7 Foot Dudley Individualized Care 508-278-0810 HONDA 250EX LOST: SOLID BLACK Attention To Detail Etc. 8 Foot 4-wheeler. Barely used 1994 Fling Four Flea Market 9 Foot MALE CAT I Pay More For Bikes MOTORS $2,500.00 Winns Jet Boat Antiques, Collectibles Neutered. Diabetic, needs 508-987-0077 For My Museum! $900 Each Call 508-560-5056 Used Only 4-5 Times Per & General insulin. Missing many teeth 1/2HP 230/460V Delivery Available 205 Federal Hill Road All Conditions Considered 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Year & Serviced By Open Every Saturday-Sunday Has a few white hairs on his 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) 413-245-7480 Marina Yearly. Oxford, MA $45 OBO WALNUT CHINA CABINET 8am-4pm chest Answers to “Salem” Includes Summer Missing since January 31 in starwoodpetresort.com 5HP, 230/460V Propane Like New Glass doors, & Winter Covers, Something For Everyone! 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC the vicinity of Pleasant St. mirrored back, lighted interi- Bimini Top, and Hillcrest Ave. $125 OBO Gas Heater or lower storage, 61’’ long Behind BP Gas Paying Cash, 4 Life Vests, At Dudley/Webster Line in Southbridge 5HP, 230/460V 17’’ deep 81’’ high. Skies & Boat Trailer. 508-314-2252 Buying: $350 2 Acres, Indoors! 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 50,000 BTU Loads Of Fun!!!! 286 LIVESTOCK $125 OBO In Good Condition www.dorightfleamarket.com Bottles MAKE AN OFFER!! Call: 508-949-1251 Crocks, Pottery 4 Motor Speed Controls Asking $2300 1-800-551-7767 Hitachi J100, 400/460V Call Quality Old Toys, Marbles Call: 508-892-8588 Water Bed MISSING Wooden Items Best Offer Super single 12 drawer 860-923-3532 Horse Hay Indoor Flea Market “Sprocket” Hand Tools Call 5pm-8:30pm pedestal, mirrored 3’x3’x8’ headboard, heater, mattress, Saturday Feb 11th Male yorkie, has collar, Sewing Items 508-867-6546 Reclining Love FOR SALE Square Bales Weigh Christmas padded side rails, carpet 8am-1pm no tags, last seen Approximately 800lbs Each. Seat saver base. 1984 Formula 24’ 1/16/12 at 5:30pm in Advertising Sauder $150 OBO Worcester-Auburn the area of Birch Hill & Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa In very good condition. 350 Merc Cruiser Emblem Club Computer Armoire Burgundy color Call: 508-248-6863 Wallum Lake Road, No Chemicals or Tom & Deb Joralemon With trailer. GPS Finder. 233 Mill Street Oxford Black, Good Condition. $300 OBO and more!! Well Douglas MA Preservatives 31”W x 52”H x 19”D WURLITZER Worcester 508-987-1060 maintained, must sell Reward Second Cut Available With Slide-Out PLAYER PIANO Any information please Millbury Keyboard Tray Total Gym Very good condition moving!! FREE Admission! Rock Valley Farm 508-865-1228 $150 OBO call: 508-641-4041 $100 FREE Snack Bar W. Brookfield Main Street Antiques Eastford You pay to move it Asking $8,500 OBO Bake Table or: 774-239-7203 860-377-4961 Call: 508-892-1679 Call 508-764-7601 Call: 508-476-3824 508-867-2508 and Collectibles 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ February 08, 2012

298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Wanted To Buy WANTED 400 SERVICES IMPROVEMENT RENT RENT Men & Wom By Collector 18 yrs & older 402 GENERAL SERVICES PAINTING Old comic books-1940’s w/insured vehicles needed to Brookside River Mill and up, old baseball and deliver in Worcester west, All Cleanouts Interior/ sports cards, Beatles south, central & surrounding Exterior Terrace Village memorabilia-1960’s and areas. Also looking for office Cleanups up, old toys, old clerks & loaders. Delivery Power Washing N. Grosvenordale Heat/Hot Water Affordable advertisement signs; starts February 13th. Work a Haul-Away Carpentry Included! soda, food etc. minimum of 6 daylight hrs Country Living per day and get paid within Basements • FREE ESTIMATES • FREE RENT Apartment Homes 72 hours, upon completion Attics • FULLY Insured • Call: 860-779-2469 of route. Apartments • Reasonable Rates • Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Move-In Special Bedroom Apartments Rent includes 1-800-979-7978 Garages Rich O’Brien Yards For Rent. 1,2 & 3 Br’s 9-5, M-F refer to Painting Spacious, Fully job#30091-A Rental Property 28 Years Of Experience Rents Starting at Distribution of the Verizon Applianced. WANTED yellow pages are done by Estate Cleanouts 508-248-7314 $600 Starting at $698 Heat & Hot Water VERY USED Supermedia, official publisher of Small Building Verizon print directories. EOE • Pets Considered Included Kitchen Cabinets Demolition DiGeronimo W/D Hook-ups The older the better. We PARTS Better Than • A/C In Every Unit Off Street Parking are a kitchen refacing com- DEPARTMENT Painting pany and we use these A Dumpster Quality, Affordability • Pool Large Spacious cabinets at home shows Expanding trailer distributor We Do It! seeks dependable & reliable & Trust • Basketball Court Units for FREE Estimates! Community Park “BEFORE & AFTER” person needed to work full Without Compromise • Playground time in parts department, 774-329-3386 & Library shipping and receiving Interior Rooms • On-Site Laundry Call between 9 & 5 M-F 774-230-8586 As Low As Voucher Holds or leave message Monday thru Friday. Phone, Welcomed! computer and mechanical $139 INCOME LIMITS APPLY KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW Section 8 Welcome “Must Be Income Qualify” ENGLAND knowledge helpful. Ceilings $69 508-987-3384 Woodwork $69 Office Open From: Call Today Apply: or 860-749-6998 Licensed & Insured Monday-Friday (860)923-3919 www.mykitchenoptions.com Northeast Marine Ind., Inc. 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP Call The 9:00am to 5:00pm rivermillvillage@ 88 Main Street Serving Central Mass. WANTED WANTED Oxford, MA 01540 Saturday 10:00am winnco.com Junk Man James DiGeronimo to 3:00pm Cell 508-577-7940 WAR The Comfort Evening Appointments Available **PART TIME** RELICS Inn and Suites **SNOW** Dino’s FREE RENT! in Sturbridge Handyman Brookside Terrace Heat/Hot Water PROFESSION & is now hiring for: PLOWING!! Trees Cut Services 11 Village Drive Included! • Unlimited Income WAR Southbridge,MA 01550 FREE RENT Front Desk Brush/Limbs Snow Removal (Night Audit) Painting (508)764-7675 Affordable 1 2, and 3 • No Set Hours SOUVENIRS Removed Wall Repair Bedroom Apartments WANTED Apply In Person Demolition For Rent. • $29 Investment WE NOW TAKE Spacious, Fully Or YOUR AUTOS Deck Repair WWII & EARLIER Drywall C&C Applianced. • No Inventory CA$H WAITING! Apply Online At: FOR CASH! Bathroom Fixtures www.sturbridge Properties Starting at $698 Helmets, Swords, Removal of Metal, Windows • Company Direct comfortinn.com/ Appliances, Pickup and Delivery LOOK & COMPARE Daggers, Bayonets, career • Pets Considered Medals, Badges, Flags, Furniture, TV’s. Yard work Southbridge/Charlton Call: 774-696-3400 Uniforms, etc. Construction Storm Clean Up Line • A/C In Every Unit Over 30 Years Experience. Materials. 2 Bedroom FOR INFORMATION Wanted Specializing in small jobs Luxury Condo. • Pool Call David Cellars/Attics ******************************* Experienced Hourly Rate Appliances, Gas Fireplace • Basketball Court 1-508-688-0847 Equipment Cleaned. 20 years experience in $795/Month I’ll Come To YOU! Installer Small Building property repair and Southbridge • Playground Demolition, Tires. maintenance! Quality 1, 2 & 3 • On-Site Laundry 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Leaves Removed. •Valid Driver’s License Bedroom Apartments! RENT RENT •Driving records pulled Residential Moves. FREE Estimates!! Appliances, Off-Street INCOME LIMITS APPLY $ •Drug screening Furnaces Removed 1-508-347-3431 Parking. Section 8 Welcome SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge •Required out of town travel Call (508)765-0501 Office Open From: 2 bedroom, 5 room, second ROSS RECYCLING Check-our-down-to- floor apartment. Available 2/1 Three Bedroom 20 mile radius from Dudley earth prices first! Monday-Friday with HEAT & HOT WATER Second Floor Apartment We Pay More!! or Webster Weekends also! DOUGLAS 9:00am to 5:00pm included! W/D hookups, For Rent. Apply: Saturday 10:am off-street parking, clean & $750/Month All Scrap Metals, angela_crisp Central Mass 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom to 3:00pm updated. Recently Remodeled. @revelscontracting.com Apartments Available No Pets. Washer/Dryer Cars, Trucks and Connecticut Evening Batteries, 704-917-0438 Prices start at $845/month. $1,000/Month Hookups. Section 8 OK. Fax: 704-917-0439 Dave Includes heat, hot water, Appointments First/Last/Security First & Security Required. Copper Wire, 508-347-7804 A/C, pool, fitness center Call 508-949-0630 Appliances... 311 PART-TIME HELP & children’s program. Call: 774-230-5427 413-262-5082 Off street parking. 64 Tucker Hill Rd. WANTED Call (508)476-3777 Available Southbridge Putnam, CT 06260 Brookside Terrace Very Attractive One Bedroom FREE Apartment. Centrally 860-928-7165 The Comfort 11 Village Drive Located, Hardwood Floors, Metal Pickup Douglas Southbridge,MA 01550 Modern Kitchen/Bath. Inn and Suites A/C, Refrigerators, 4 room apartment on Completely Furnished With in Sturbridge Washers, Small Trailers, first floor, in 2 family (508)764-7675 Appliances & Furniture. is now hiring for: Batteries. home, parking. Central Air & Parking. 300 HELP WANTED Currently being Safe & Quiet Building. Housekeeping WE PAY YOU 500 REAL ESTATE $150/Week remodeled but now SOUTHBRIDGE Utilities, Very Low, weekends and holidays Top Dollar For Your accepting applications!! SOUTHBRIDGE required AUTOS But Separate. 305 BUSINESS 102 East Main Street 36-38 Main Street ($500 Security) TRUCKS 501 REAL ESTATE 2-bedroom apartments OPPORTUNITIES Or TRACTORS $890/Month One bedroom, off street 508-248-6687 Apply In Person Or WANTED Includes heat/hot available parking, heat and hot Apply Online At: 508-867-2564 water and snow $650/month water included. DRIVERS WANTED $700/Month Delivery Service Providers www.sturbridge removal!! 1 Storefront on Spencer needed for newspaper home comfortinn.com/ Hamilton Street 412 ELDER CARE 61 Coombs Street 2 Bedroom Townhouse. delivery in Dudley, Webster, career call: 508-476-2508 500 sf plus basement Large three bedroom Gas Heat & Hot Water, Southbridge, Killingly, SERVICES cell: 508-341-2486 $500/month first floor. Electric Appliances, Putnam, Thompson & $875/Month Hookups. surrounding towns. 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Certified Home 16 Ballard Court 3 bedroom, second floor One Year Lease. No Pets. Health Aide $850/month First & Last No exp. nec. Mon-Sun, 2-3 ************** (860)256-7582 $720 per month. hrs daily, starting around When you need Heritage Green CERTIFIED AIDES someone who cares. EQUAL HOUSING Has A 3 Bedroom Available Security Deposit ($500) 3AM. $350-$500/bi-weekly. Needed for all shifts to Service Pets Only Call (508)886-4312 No $$ collections. Must be Personal care, shopping and OPPORTUNITY Heat & Hot Water Included. W/D Hookups, Southbridge 18+. Driver’s lic. & car w/ins. work in Sturbridge, light housekeeping. $1,162/Month 6-Room, 3 Bedroom Holden and Worcester First & Security Required Stove/Refrigerator. req’d. Drivers are independ- ************** First/Last/Security, Apartment, Second Floor. In ently contracted. areas. Call Mary Ellen: All real estate advertising in Available now!! a Nice, Quiet Neighborhood. Spencer Application Required And References. Call Heritage Home 774-289-9940 this newspaper is subject to Washer/Dryer Hookups, 5 Room, Two Bedroom The Federal Fair Housing Act Must Income Qualify. $20 Application Fee Gas Heat, Yard & Porch. Apartment, Second Floor. Call PCF, Inc: Health Care Heritage Green 433 CLEANING of 1968, which makes it 508-765-5542 One Small Pet Considered Wall-To-Wall Carpeting. 1-800-515-8000 Monday through Friday illegal to advertise any 508-347-2200 First & Last. Refrigerator & Stove between 10am&3pm preference, limitation or $765/Month Included. Washer/Dryer 508-347-0036 North Brookfield SOUTHBRIDGE Hookups, 310 GENERAL HELP * TLC Home * discrimination based on race, 781-444-1087 color, religion, sex, handicap, Deleaded, renovated 617-281-0831 Off-Street Parking. WANTED Cleaning familial status (number of 28 Spring Street 3-bedroom, 1st floor No Pets. 325 PROFESSIONAL Have You Heard The children and or pregnancy), 3 spacious rooms, second apartment. Southbridge $725/Month Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” national origin, ancestry, age, floor, like new, washer/dryer 11-17 Charlton Street Cisco Street First/Last & Security Foster We Use & Supply Organic marital status, or any hookup, large yard, off-street Available March 1 2-Family, First Floor. 774-272-2634 *Industrial* Cleaners To Ensure Your intention to make an such parking, Washer/dryer hook-ups, Three Bedrooms, Enclosed Parents Wanted Family’s Safety. preference, limitation or $575/Month off-street parking, Front and Back Porch, Seeking Quality Homes discrimination. This basement storage. Laundry Room, Appliances, Throughout Central MA Gift Certificates For Electrician Baby Showers, newspaper will not No Pets $750/month. Section 8 ok! Garage Space, Yard. To Provide Foster Care knowingly accept any References/Security No drugs, dogs or drama No Pets Webster To Children In Need. Anniversaries, And More! 1st Shift A Perfect Gift! advertising for real estate Required please References 24/7 Support. Generous that is in violation of the law. 508-867-7404 Good references required First & Last Month’s Rent NORTH VILLAGE Reimbursement. ***************** CALL TAMMIE TODAY Our readers are hereby Call Joe 774-230-8486 $1000 Sign-On Bonus OFS Fitel in Sturbridge, informed that all dwellings Northbridge $835/Month Call For Details FOR A GREENER advertising in this newspaper 2 Bedroom Units MA is seeking a State 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 office, 508-765-1104 Starting At $783!! Licensed Electrician. TOMORROW! are available on and equal large walkout basement w/ SOUTHBRIDGE 508-347-3275 opportunity basis. To w&d. Tile and hardwood 1-bedroom, 1st floor Must have 3-5 yrs of complain about Southbridge Heat And Hot Water industrial exp. working main floor, carpet stairs and Nicely renovated 774-230-7885 discrimination call The bedrooms. Granite counters, Rent of $775 includes Coombs Street Is Included. from blueprints and Department of Housing and Office/Homes premium fixtures, all recent heat, appliances 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments technical spec. Must Urban Development “HUD” appliances provided. Lots of and garage Available. Must Income Devereux Therapeutic have experience in Spring Or Fall Cleanings toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. yard and parking. Credit check, lease Applianced, Washer/Dryer Qualify. Foster Care industrial electrical Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or For the N.E. area, call HUD and security deposit Monthly Cleanings ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Hook-ups. No Pets. 508-829-6769 repair, installation practi- $1,200/Month required $725-$800 Section 8 Vouchers ces and techniques in Flexible Hours/Days free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Available Now Please call Accepted. commercial power. Registered/Insured/ Pets Considered (508)347-7709 First And Security. Some computer skills Bonded References And Credit Please Call HELP WANTED 505 APARTMENTS FOR Check Required. required. HS diploma or References Available RENT Contact Jon for Southbridge (508)987-1595 GED. Excellent benefits pictures and showing: Call (508)596-8497 EHO package including incen- 2 Bedroom Apartment. Southbridge 857-636-0913 Renovated & De-Leaded. tive plan. Competitive Affordable Modern 2 bedroom 2 bath- Wall-To-Wall Carpet, SOUTHBRIDGE hourly rate. Background room apartment. Garage, gas Tile Kitchen & Bath. WEBSTER check and drug screen Cleaning Service Dresser St. We Offer Quality Work At heat, all kitchen appliances. Vinyl Replacement Windows Section 8 welcome (1) 2 Bedroom required. An Affordable Price! Available January 1st Southbridge Off-Street Parking. 2-bedroom, on second floor. $775/month 2 Bedroom Apartments $650/Month Apartment Available • Homes & Offices Refrigerator and stove $650/Month ***************** First/Last/Security Starting At $195/Week Section 8 OK included. Close to down- Qualified applicants may • Carpet Cleaning Call: 508-765-9165 With utilities included 617-908-0744 town, hospital and send their applications to: • Floors high school. (2) 1 Bedroom Surrogate OFS Fitel, • And Much More! 3 Bedroom $750/month plus utilities. Apartments Available 50 Hall Rd. REGISTERED, $800/Month 508-868-0572 $500/Month Mothers Sturbridge, MA 01566 INSURED & BONDED SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge Leave message Give Maria A Call Charlton Applianced 6 family, or fax 508-347-8668 Near Paige Hill Road 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom First Floor basement laundry, parking, Needed No phone calls please 508-764-2500 (2) Two bedroom $175/Week Apartment. Washer/Dryer Southbridge no pets, quiet house. apartments... Hookups. Off-Street Large Renovated Four Immediate Availability!! Be part of a miracle ***************** Parking. No Pets Bedroom Apartment. New The rewards are more 454 HOME ******************** Dudley Kitchen & Bath. First & Security 950 SF 1 bedroom than financial IMPROVEMENT $700/Month Section 8 Welcome 508-864-6285 Appliances, central heat, $550/Month Call: 774-258-0147 Washer/Dryer Hookups. Seeking Women Trailer Truck hardwoods, w/w Small Pet OK 21-43 Non-Smokers Save Money On carpeting. $925/Month With Healthy Webster Drivers $725/month 2 Bedroom First & Last Pregnancy History heat bills Southbridge Call 781-492-7707 WEBSTER Are your doors cold ******************** $150/Week 2 bedroom first floor apart- Wanted 1,950 SF 1 bedroom apartment, and drafty? ment. Kitchen appliances second floor. Includes Class A CDL With Appliances, electric heat, All are newly remodeled, included. washer/dryer hook- Southbridge You may just need a carpeted, stove & Spacious three bedroom stove, refrigerator. Hazmat door tune-up!! w/w carpeting. dishwash- ups, new heating system, er, parking, yard, small refrigerator included. 1 car garage, no pets. apartment. Quiet area, near Utilities not included. For More Based In •Basic Tune Up $125 pets. Section 8 Approved. Great Neighborhood! school, off street parking, Clean gas heat. Information Call No Pets Allowed back porch. North Brookfield. $775/month Security Deposit & $800/Month Call The Door Man Security and Last $500/Month 888-363-9457 Please Call ******************** References Required $700/Month 860-377-3356 First & Security Months Rent Call: 508-943-3112 reproductivepossibilities.com Licensed & Insured Call 774-289-1714 First/Last/Security 508-867-3235 Bill: 508-272-4220 Call: 508-765-9730 Call: 617-733-8172 FEBRUARY 08, 2012 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 546 CEMETERY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 575 VACATION RENTALS RENT RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Four Plots WARREN Webster In Worcester Country N. Grosvenordale Bemis Road 3 room apartment. Good Webster Memorial Park, Paxton, MA CT security, off street parking, Six rooms, three bedroom, Webster In The MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Cape Cod EBSTER Mobile Home For Sale 1 person only. W 1,350 sf, first flr. Island 7,500 sq ft and “Rememberance Section” Beautiful 1985 14’ x 66’ Summer Rental No Smoking/No Pets kitchen, newer cabinets, All Four For $4500 OBO 14x64 Doublewide Two Bedroom, 2,500 sq ft 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Pay Own Heat and Electric hardwood floors, Free Standing Building (Currently Sells For Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. 6 Room House Prospect baseboard heat, stove, $1800 Each) Large Kitchen, Living Room. Large Open Kitchen With With Loading Dock And Laundry Room. West Yarmouth $115/week refrig, washer/dryer hook- Nice Offices 508-721-2572 Breakfast Bar To up, beautiful place, Appliances Included. Living Room, 508-873-0957 Estates Plenty Of Cabinet Space. One Minute walk to Ocean off-street parking. 9,000 sq ft and 550 MOBILE HOMES Porch, Deck, beach. All amenities. 1 & 2 Bedroom $65,000 Upgrades Throughout. 6,000 sq ft For Appointment $950.00 per week. Apartments. $1,000 Clean And Bright Brookfield $59,900 DASAP 860-923-0421 413-593-9961 Call 617-698-0638 Webster Now Available: Call: 508-808-9280 Nanatomqua Mobile Historical Buildings 2,500 sq ft Home Park (55+) OR 617-797-4665 Immaculate 3 bedroom Good For Machine Shop Mobile Home For Sale. 565 ROOMS FOR RENT [email protected] apartment, hardwoods, Must Income Qualify 510 Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. dishwasher, beautiful new SECTION 8 Call for details Large Kitchen & Living Park Model North Brookfield tilt out windows, laundry CERTIFICATES COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Owner anxious to rent! Room. Screen Porch Centrally Located hookups, second floor of WELCOME 508-753-3670 & Carport. Mobile Home Room for rent a quiet 3 family. Southbridge Park Rent $110/Month For Sale By Owner $100/week plus utilities Call CALL FOR PRICE Fully Furnished, New Porch WELLS, MAINE $800/Month (508)943-9567 PROFESSIONAL 774-262-7307 Addition, Also Nice Shed & Please Contact: Village By the Sea First/Last/Security 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Great Place For A Garden. 508-867-6313 Required EHO SPACE On Beautiful Lot Near 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. For Rent Swimming Pool. Pool complex, with Call: 508-731-6175 Southbridge jacuzzi, exercise room, High Street Located At Highview 98 Hamilton Street Campground In outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, 2 bedroom house. 850 sq A/C, cable. (Left Hand Side) feet with garage, off-street West Brookfield. Webster Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 Summer Rentals School Street Area Formerly parking, electric heat WEBSTER Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser and large deck Price Includes Seasonal $875 Weekly 3 bedrooms with garage Payment Large 6 room, 3 bedroom washer/dryer hookup First Floor, Good Visibility! CALL FOR DAILY RATE apartment. Nice area, nice Parking $900/Month (April-October 2011) $850/Month Asking $28,000 (508)429-7568 yard, washer/dryer hookup. First & Last 900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft. Section 8 Approved $850/Month 508-867-8736 Call: 508-943-0040 508-320-9075 First and Security Call: 508-943-2773 Call: 508-476-1041

720 CLASSICS 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1966 FORD COBRA 2003 Mercury 2007 Toyota 1997 Yamaha VEHICLES 1995 Dodge 1500 ERA Replica Classic Sable Camry XLE Royal Star 2003 Series 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Black, 427 side-oiler engine. 1984- 500 SEL With 72,000 miles, 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Black, 19,550 Miles Fully Powered Ford Ranger 4-speed transmission. Mercedes Benz 3L engine, power windows & Leather/Loaded, Great Condition Damon New Tires 4,700 miles. 4 door sedan, 134,000 locks, cruise control, very Premium Condition. Saddlebags, Cover Challenger Excellent Condition Bed Extender Black leather interior. miles, very good condition. good condition. $21,000 OBO New Tires/Battery $3500.00 will not fit step side $49,000 $3,000 Call After 6PM Ready To Ride! Motor Home 860-315-7309 Clear MA title Best Offer Call: 508-254-1052 860-974-0069 $4,000 OBO (No tire kickers) Call Jim Gas Engine $150 Call for more information: Allison Transmission 508-867-7642 508-867-2774 508-523-5980 Call: 774-230-7158 2009 Toyota Work Horse Chassis 2004 BMW Z4 24 K Miles 2002 Ford Ranger Black with red interior, TOWING EQUIPMENT 725 AUTOMOBILES Camry SE 1-Slide Out 2.5L engine, 21,000 miles Barcelona red with 33,500 Pickup Blue OX Towing 1973 Triumph TR6 Queen Size Bedroom Low mileage, excellent 1979 Chevy miles, alloy wheels, power Asking $45,000 Base Plate Red, Many New Parts - $16,500 moonroof, spoiler with 4 2 Motorcycles condition, 4 wheel drive, Interior, Top, Exhaust, El Camino 508-282-2884 cylinder and hard to find price is negotialbe bed liner, tow hitch. With Tow Bar And For Sale 860-928-2820 Accessories. BX1665 For Electrical, Brake Lines, Rebuilt engine, transmission manual transmission, And More! and rear end. Many new excellent condition. 2007 Roadstar Warrior- or 860-923-3071 $8,000 OBO 04-05 2005 Honda VTX 1300 Metallic Gray, VERY LOW Chevy Malibu $6500 OBO parts included for Call: 413-245-7937 restoration. Garaged for Retro MILES, Samson Ground $175 508-248-1592 Exellent Condition $14,900 years, runs great, 6cyl, 3 Pounders, Very Clean. 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Blue Ox Heavy Duty speed manual. $7,500 OBO Call Owner: $7,000 OBO 8” Drop Receiver 508-248-7011 2008 Yamaha FZ6- 1988 33 Foot 2002 GMC $75 1975 Chrysler $3,200 or best reasonable (2)1966 Ford Galaxy Sierra SLT Call 508-320-2944 Call:508-885-2110 1 hardtop FOR SALE 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY Southwind Imperial Lebaron 1 convertible LOW MILES, Very Clean, 1500, Z71 off road package. 2 door, 440 cubic inch 1988 Jaguar $4,000 for both OBO 1997 Volvo Station Slider Guards. Motorhome Extended cab, Onstar, 5.3 engine good driver, Wagon $5,200 OBO 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New liter V8, new Mastercraft Wheels With Tires needs TLC. 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Cook 6 minutes Grated Parmesan cheese reduce heat to low, and cook 18 to 20 minutes squash to zucchini. Surprisingly versatile, or until internal temperature is 170?. Cool. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. pears can also make desserts naturally sweet. Slice thin. Cook the shrimp in a 12” skillet for 6 min- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake Cut pocket breads in half. Fill halves with utes. Add the spinach and tomatoes. Cook and Popcorn Shrimp according to package direc- For a complete meal in one handy package, try this pear and chicken sandwich: sliced chick–en, pears, cheese and greens. stir for 5 to 6 minutes more or until the shrimp tions. Spoon jambalaya into individual bowls Drizzle with reserved vinaigrette and garnish turn pink and the spinach wilts. Add pasta to or a large serving bowl; top with Popcorn CASABLANCA PEAR AND CHICKEN with pomegranate seeds. the skillet and toss to coat. Top with a sprinkle Shrimp. Top with green onions and serve SANDWICH Yield: Makes 4 servings of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. immediately. For more delicious, healthy recipes, visit POPCORN SHRIMP JAMBALAYA For more great recipe ideas, visit 1/4 cup olive oil www.usapears.org. “Like” USA Pears on www.SeaPak.com. 1/4 cup purchased pomegranate syrup Facebook at www.facebook.com/usapears and Recipe courtesy of Scott Jones of Jones Is 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice on Twitter at @USAPears. 1/4 teaspoon salt Friday, February 10, 2012 • THE EXPRESS • 3 FOOD Blueberry Pancake: Simply Sweet and Easy

(NAPS) ties. For a quick twist on blue- Go to www.littlebluedy- Preheat oven to 425º F. In a berry flapjacks, why not try a namos.com and you’ll find 13 x 9-inch pan, evenly spread Blueberry-Filled Dutch loads of recipes and ideas for butter over bottom and sides. Pancake? This family-sized adding blueberries to break- In a blender, blend eggs, milk, pancake is quick and easy to fast and much more. flour, sugar, salt and vanilla mix in the blender, and bakes until smooth. Pour batter into in the oven. baking dish; bake until pan- BLUEBERRY-FILLED cake is golden brown and The Dutch pancake puffs as DUTCH PANCAKE it bakes and quickly settles puffy, 20 to 25 minutes. down as it cools to be filled Meanwhile, in a small skillet with big luscious blueberries 2 tablespoons butter, soft- over medium heat, heat blue- that are gently poached in ened berries and corn syrup just syrup. 6 large eggs until the first blueberry pops, Fresh and frozen blueber- 1 cup low-fat milk about 2 minutes; remove from ries are a great way to start 2⁄3 cup flour heat. Remove pancake from the day. Not only do blueber- 1⁄3 cup sugar oven; pour blueberry syrup ries add fun to breakfast, a 1⁄2 teaspoon salt into center of the pancake; whole cup has just 80 calories 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract cut into 6 pieces. Serve imme- and provides fiber, vitamin C, 1 cup blueberries diately. manganese and substances 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup or Yield: 6 portions that have antioxidant proper- pure maple syrup Per portion: 270 calories, 37 g carbohydrate, 10 g total fat What A Catch: Seafood Blueberry-Filled Dutch Pancake is a scrumptious dish for breakfast or brunch. Benefits Your Health findings from hundreds of scientific studies Five Pantry Staples and are supported by leading nutrition, public health and medical experts. But what the reports don’t do much of is tell Americans how to make this change and add more Every Family Needs seafood to their diet. The good news is that there are easy ways to eat more seafood. Chef and nutritionist Robin Miller, who is grilled panini, or toss a few also the host of Food Network’s “Quick Fix varieties on a frozen cheese Meals” and a best-selling author, agrees. pizza before baking. “There are many easy, tasty ways that people Any of those items also can incorporate seafood into their diets,” says makes a fantastic addition to Miller. “One of my favorite seafood options is a frozen or delivered pizza to canned tuna or tuna in a pouch, as it is afford- create an in–stant crowd- able and can be used to make a quick, low-calo- pleaser for family or even rie meal easily prepared at home.” entertaining friends, and Miller’s new cookbook, “Robin Takes 5,” you won’t need to spend includes 500 recipes each with five ingredients or fewer and with 500 calories or less per serv- hours in the kitchen knead- ing. Robin recommends many different types ing homemade dough or of protein, and seafood is a key ingredient in chopping vegetables. For many of the recipes, such as this one: example, this recipe can be thrown together in minutes TUNA PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED for instant entertaining. Easy seafood recipes are in–cluded in Robin Miller’s RED PEPPERS new cookbook, “Robin Takes 5.” ROASTED BELL PEPPER Serves 4 (NAPS) Prep time: 10 minutes AND KALAMATA OLIVE Here’s food for thought: Research shows Cooking time: 10 minutes PIZZA 12 ounces spiral pasta that eating a variety of cooked seafood two to (Serves 4–6) three times each week has healthy benefits 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise 12-inch round frozen throughout life. Pregnant and breastfeeding 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard women are encouraged to eat more seafood 8 ounces light tuna in water (preferably Improving on pizza can be fun and easy to do. cheese pizza (purchased at because it boosts their babies’ brain develop- from the pouch) the store) ment. For adults, eating the recommended 1 cup diced roasted red peppers (NAPS) 2. Pesto—Spruce up a tra- 1 medium red or yellow onion, thinly sliced amount of seafood helps protect against the The next time you’re look- ditional burger with a touch Cook the pasta according to the package 4 oz. prosciutto, thinly No. 1 cause of death: heart disease. However, ing to jazz up family pizza of pesto for bold, basil-rich Americans, especially pregnant women, are directions. Drain and transfer the pasta to a sliced night, feed the girls during flavors. Serve with potato not eating enough seafood. In fact, most people large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise 7 oz. Mezzetta® Roasted “Dancing with the Stars” or fries or chips for barbecue should at least double the amount of seafood and mustard and add to the pasta. Stir to coat. Red Bell Peppers, sliced seeking to create unique with a twist. they eat to meet the recommended amounts Fold in the tuna and roasted peppers. Season 2 oz. Mezzetta® Pitted appetizers and party platters 3. Giardiniera—Serve this for the best possible health. to taste with salt and freshly ground black Kalamata Olives, sliced for holiday get-togethers, classic Italian relish made Recently, the World Health Organization pepper. 1 tsp. fresh oregano, consider this: One of the eas- up of assorted, pickled veg- and the Food and Agriculture Organization of chopped the United Nations released a report that To add more seafood to your diet and get its iest and quickest ways to etables alongside pecorino 1 tsp. fresh basil leaves, looked at the effects of eating or not eating health benefits, try these tips: punch up a weekday dinner cheese and cured meats as chopped seafood. The report said if pregnant and • Swap Proteins—Replace the usual protein or im–press your guests is to an antipasto platter. Now Directions: breastfeeding women don’t eat plenty of (such as beef or chicken) in your favorite keep your pantry stocked there are updated varieties 1. Cook frozen pizza as seafood, their babies might miss out on the recipes with seafood for a tasty twist. For with glass-packed specialty of this antipasto staple made directed. best possible brain development. A low- example, try tuna in your tacos instead of foods that provide conven- with white wine vinegar and beef. 2. Five minutes before seafood diet can also in–crease the risk of ient options for inspired din- bright herbs to pair well dying from heart disease. The U.S. govern- • Incorporate Small Bites—Seafood doesn’t pizza is fully cooked, take out ing and entertaining—with- with modern flavors. ment’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans rec- need to be your main dish; it can be part of of the oven. out spending a ton of time or 4. Assorted Olives—Get ommend that all adults, including pregnant snacks, appetizers, even breakfast. Try 3. Top with onions, pro- money. creative and mix several dif- women, eat more seafood. salmon on your bagel or crabmeat in your sciutto and roasted peppers. Here are five pantry essen- ferent types of more exotic “Many studies have shown that seafood pro- quiche. Sprinkle with olives, tials and dish ideas to add in olives, from bright-green vides great health benefits in adults, such as • Go for Convenience—Busy people need oregano and basil. reduced risk for heart disease,” said Dr. J. quick solutions and seafood is full of nutri- to your at- home culinary buttery Castelvetranos to 4. Place pizza back in the Thomas Brenna, Ph.D., professor of human ents, whether it is fresh, frozen or canned. So repertoire: feta- or cheddar oven and bake for additional nutrition at Cornell University. “It is particu- choose a convenient option that fits your 1. Sun-Dried Tomatoes— cheese–stuffed olives, for an 5 minutes. larly important for women to eat sea–food dur- lifestyle. Toss olive oil–marinated instant appetizer. 5. Let stand for 5 minutes ing pregnancy to provide their developing For additional recipes and tips about incor- sun-dried tomatoes into 5. Peppers—Layer roasted before cutting. babies with crucial nutrients. In fact, limiting porating seafood into your diet, visit spaghetti with basil and red bell peppers, fresh moz- or avoiding seafood when you’re pregnant can www.RobinTakes5.com and www.about- Parmesan cheese to add a zarella and arugula leaves on seafood.com. result in slower eye and brain development.” twist to pasta night. rustic bread for delectable These recommendations are based on the Seek Comfort in Hearty and Healthy Recipes

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