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As a college student discovering Worcester, I was intrigued by the city’s unique landscape: Industrial buildings lining busy streets and yet, just a couple streets away, a park or

pond begging for visitors to engage in outdoor play. After living in the city for nearly six years, I am continually finding new natural safe havens, one being the Mass Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary. Before I began writing this story, I had yet to discover the beautiful woodsy area located off Massasoit Road. As I sat with Martha Gach inside the solar powered pavilion, a donation from Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastic Co., I could hear the laughter of children as they played with the

natural world around them. In a digital age where most kids identify play as an indoor activity, I found, through this story, the importance of getting to know your own backyard and how something so simple can lead to local preservation. You never know what you may find and better yet, what you may save in the future.

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WOO-TOWN INDEXA weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Total for this week: -1

+1The Canal District’s John Giangregorio announces work has started on district’s second mural, this on the wall outside Weintraub’s Deli. +1-2

Sewer project along Cambridge Street appears necessary, but will likely cause major headaches for motorists and area businesses in the form of traffic jams and long delays. -2-2

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Holy Cross announces it will launch inaugural “CreateLab” class, lead by Brazilian drummer Marcus Santos. +1

+2Latino Festival packs Worcester Common for celebration of culture. +2 +2

Area college students either already back or getting ready to return to school - a good thing for the businesses that depend so heavily on that clientele. +2

Veterans Affairs Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System has the fifth-longest wait time for a new patient seeking a primary care doctor, with many of the problems occurring in Worcester, according to a Telegram & Gazette report. -4+1

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In their first year, Bravehearts give fans big reason to cheer baseball in WorcesterWalter Bird Jr.

Nobody could have known it at the time, but then again, maybe we should have. Maybe, just maybe, fate had

a grand design all along. The Worcester Bravehearts, after all, were taking over where their baseball predecessors, the Worcester Tornadoes, ultimately had failed. They were playing on the same field. Their manager had played for the Tornadoes. The team owners had rented the tent used by the Tornadoes for special events. The parallels were undeniable.

Now, however, they are just plain eerie. Just as the Tornadoes had done nine years

earlier, the Bravehearts earlier this month put the finishing touches on a splendid inaugural season by winning the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) Championship. They did it on their home field, just like the Tornadoes. They did it on a Thursday night, just like the Tornadoes. They were playing in a different league - the Tornadoes whirled around the Can-Am League - but the results were the same.

“It’s fate,” says East Brookfield’s Gerry Collette, who says he was at the park at Fitton Field, at the foot of College Hill, when the Tornadoes won their first and only league championship. He was there Thursday, Aug. 14 when the Bravehearts completed a championship series sweep of the defending FCBL champs, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, and hoisted the trophy before an announced sell-out crowd of more than 3,100 fans.

Without waxing poetic too much, it was a magical night that saw owner John Creedon Jr. and his family put an emphatic

exclamation point on a business venture that could have just as easily been a failure. After all, there had been no baseball played at the park since 2012, when the Tornadoes limped out of town with not even the shirts on their backs - literally. In addition, the brand of ball the Creedons were selling is basically college ball, with most of the players showing up for summer break before returning to campus - or to wherever they came from - in the fall. The Tornadoes had pro players, or at least a number of players who had, at some

point, tasted the Big Leagues. Would the city embrace a team whose players were still learning the game?

Getting fans to turn out was at least part of the mission the Creedons undertook in assuming ownership of the FCBL’s newest team. Consider it mission accomplished.

“We had a purpose,” Creedon says. “Our purpose is success, however we could achieve [it]. There were several ways we tried to do that and we knocked off a lot of those ... so mission complete.”

The lion’s share of credit for at least part of that success has to go to the fans who sat their fannies in the seats each and every home game. From the roughly 800 who bought tickets back in the spring to the 3,100-plus who rose to their feet to cheer the Bravehearts as champs earlier this month, interest certainly blossomed as the season went on.

Collette counts himself among those who grew more and more attached to the Bravehearts with each passing game.

“I didn’t come to opening night, but I came to the second game,” says Collette, who figures he saw about 15 home games. He also followed the team for its first game of the championship series on the road with the Sharks. “It seemed as the summer went on, I wanted to come to more and more games.”

Apparently, plenty of other fans felt the same way. On July 25, the team welcomed just shy of 3,000 fans to a home game.

“John [Creedon] and I looked at each other and said we didn’t think we’d have this many people on one night and we probably won’t again,” General Manager Dave Peterson says. “We did it again, twice.”

Actually, they exceeded it, with more than 3,000 fans taking in the last home game of the regular season. The next time, of course, was for Game 2 of the championship series.

“There was a buzz in the air,” Peterson says, who points to that spring afternoon when the public was invited for a family fun day - and to get first crack at tickets. “... People showed up and we said, ‘Wow, this city really is yearning for baseball.’ We have a very successful opening weekend, and from

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Worcester schools, Eagle Hill celebrate 10 years of ‘amazing’ partnershipWalter Bird Jr.

At first blush, the town of Hardwick and city of Worcester could not be any different. One has right around

3,000 residents; the other just south of 200,000. One lies on the edge of Worcester County; the other is called the Heart of the Commonwealth, because it is pretty much smack in the middle of Massachusetts. One, according to the 2000 Census, was mere percentage points away from being an all-white community; the other has seen a growing number of minorities, many of them immigrants, making the city almost the poster child for the country as a melting pot. One has an elementary school, with middle and high school students attending a regional school one town over in Barre; the other has more than 40 schools and in excess of 23,000 students. What, then, could the second largest city in New England, possibly learn from a town a fraction of its size? Quite a lot, it turns out.

Hardwick has something of a well-kept secret - at least here in Massachusetts - in its midst. Eagle Hill School has, for about the past 45 years, been among the leaders in education when it comes to students with learning disabilities. It is a boarding school that has welcomed students from 24 states across the country and around the world - seven countries, in fact - in grades 8-12.

About 10 years ago, the school’s Board of Trustees realized it could help other school districts by sharing its expertise in dealing with learning disabled students. In particular, the school wanted to concentrate on urban schools. With Worcester as a relatively close neighbor, the school’s Headmaster, Peter “PJ” McDonald, reached out to then-Mayor and School Committee Chair Tim Murray, who would go on to be lieutenant governor, with the idea of expanding its teachings. In short order, a partnership was born - and an ambitious initiative launched in hopes of providing urban school teachers a whole new way of connecting both with students and themselves.

That was in 2004. Earlier this month, the Eagle Hill Institute for Teacher Training, under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Foley Miller, wrapped up its 10th year collaborating with Worcester. Participants take part in lectures, team-building exercises and work together in small groups. Roughly 1,000 teachers have gone through the program and, to hear them tell it, the commitment - participants spend an entire week on campus, residing in the school’s dormitories - is well worth it.

“For me, it has been fantastic,” says Cheryl Krajewski, a special education teacher at Worcester East Middle School now in her second year with Worcester Public Schools. “I live in Rhode Island and I know no one. You get so much support by talking to other people. I think this is the best program.”

Le Sandra Diaz is another participant. A Spanish teacher at Forest Grove Middle School in her first year as a contracted, full-time teacher, Diaz is a former probation officer who took it upon herself to obtain her teacher’s license. She started as a substitute teacher in Worcester, was hired as an instructional assistant here, and last year was placed in the classroom, where she taught half the year. This summer, she says, she was offered a full-time teaching job. In addition, Diaz says she is just three weeks away from earning her master’s degree in English as a Second Language (ESL) online from Grand Canyon University.

“I did not want to come, I was not happy,” she says of taking part in the Eagle Hill program. “By the third day, I was like, ‘This is

cool.’ They really force you to go out of your comfort zone.”

The idea of the program, put quite simply by program facilitator Eric Stone, is to convince teachers to “buy into the fact that they don’t have to be these mindless automatons.”

Through the Institute, Miller adds, teachers are taught how to make connections with students, with themselves and with administrators.

“Teachers are very educated people,” says Miller, herself a graduate of Doherty High School, adding teachers often feel left out of the decision-making process when it comes to education.”We get to the point where we don’t think of ourselves as professionals, anymore. In any other field, any organizations doing research are made up of people in that field. We get told [by teachers] the people making the decisions are not in the classroom. We want [teachers] to have a different discourse with educators. They are smart people and have good ideas. They should be able to share those ideas.”

At the same time, the Eagle Hill program

teaches disability theory, how to interact and connect with students at different levels of learning and understanding.

“Nobody,” Miller says, “learns the same.”Early on, the program was offered to

other urban school districts, including Boston, Fitchburg and Springfield. That, however, was when money was included in the state budget. Now, only Worcester takes part, courtesy of a $100,000 grant from the Newton-based Highland Street Foundation, which was established in 1989. The cost per participant is about $1,500, according to Miller, and each receives three graduate credits for Worcester State University (WSU). The program is all-inclusive: lodging, food and materials are provided. The program is available to teachers in their first three years in the Worcester school system; many have already taught in other cities and towns. It is not mandatory to take part in the Eagle Hill program, but teachers in their first three years must choose from some options, including Eagle Hill, as part of their professional development. The program runs for a week, from 8 a.m. to about 11 p.m. each day.

The participants and Eagle Hill believe the proof of its success is in the pudding. According to Miller, the Worcester schools’ Human Resources Department has reported that 90 percent of the teachers that went through the program over the years are still teaching - many of them still in Worcester.

That, says Eagle Hill’s Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs Mike Riendeau, “is stunning.”

New teachers in an urban district do not typically last long, he notes.

“Over the first three years, half of them are gone,” Riendeau says. “For Worcester, the numbers are turned on their head.”

The feedback, statistically and anecdotally, has been “amazing,” according to McDonald, who joined Eagle Hill in 1993.

“Literally, principals and quadrant managers can tell who has and who has not gone through the Eagle Hill training,” he says.

Shawn Baillargeon is among those who took part in this year’s program. The former manager of a diesel engine repair business, he says he will be instructing a new program in diesel technology this fall at South High Community School. It will be his first year as a teacher.

“My wife’s a teacher,” Baillargeon says. “I see what she gets rewarded out of it. She loves it. Plus, the private sector was getting stagnant ... It’s something you can be proud of. I don’t think I’ve ever been so scared, but coming here ... I’m not so nervous now.”

Shelby Farland, Melissa Mangolla and Cathryn Chviruk of Elm Park Community School, and Millie Palma of Gerald Creamer Center

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there it just started snowballing.”To be sure, there were challenges and obstacles, not

the least of which was the departure during the season of manager Alex Trezza, who had guided the Bravehearts to a 6-0 record to start the season. He left to take a college job. There were player injuries and roster changes; the winning pitcher in the championship game, Josh Desai was not with the team at the start of the year. That the team did not fold could be seen as a testament to many things. Assistant Coach and Worcester firefighter Kevin Hartigan says the players deserve plenty of praise.

“I’ll tell ya, the kids, they’re all just really nice kids,” Hartigan says. “They deserve this, they really do.”

Chris Hall could not be any happier for the players - and for the family behind them. As league commissioner, he was there from the team’s inception - and he was on the field for the wild celebration that followed the championship victory.

“It couldn’t happen to a better family,” Hall says of the Creedons. “From Day One, that’s why we selected them as an ownership group for Worcester. What they’ve done in a short time, it’s pretty scary what they might do in the long-term. They worked so hard day-in and day-out to [create the] great atmosphere here. The league couldn’t be any happier for this team to win.”

Forget about asking Hall how good the Bravehearts have been for the league.

“It’s great for the city of Worcester,” he says, making a nod to the city’s recent baseball past. “They went without baseball for a year. This is what Worcester needed for baseball.”

One year, of course, is one year. The Tornadoes proved that. The ownership model with the Bravehearts, however, is

much different than the vehicle that drove the Tornadoes - first to great heights, and ultimately into the ground. While the ghosts of that team may now finally have been ushered out the gates, the Bravehearts know if the good times are to last there is a lot still to be done.

“That happened at the beginning of this season,” Creedon says of turning his attention to next year. “I have a list three pages long of ideas and tweaks and fine-tuning things,

enhancements for 2015. I know Dave [Peterson] does and our ticket manager [Anthony Cahill] does as well. Now we have to work twice as hard to maintain success.”

Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 322 or by email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook. Visit www.worcestermagazine.com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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ROUND TWO? District 2 City Councilor Phil Palmieri, who is running for state rep of the 15th Worcester District, has laid down the gauntlet by challenging incumbent state Rep. Mary Keefe and challenger Ralph Perez to a second debate. The three are headed for a Democratic Primary Sept. 9. They took part in a candidates forum earlier this month sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union. Palmieri wants to take to the air for another debate - the radio airwaves that is. He issued the challenge on The Jordan Levy Show on WTAG radio 580AM, and wants the debate held on Levy’s show. Keefe has not said yet whether she would agree to another debate. Reached by a reporter, Keefe says it was the first she heard of the challenge.

A SHOT ACROSS THE BOW: In media circles, it is no secret that when it comes to transparency and communication with reporters, the Worcester Police Department does not exactly earn high marks across the board. One online-only outlet this week published a scathing rebuke of Police Chief Gary Gemme and communications peeps Sgt. Kerry Hazelhurst and Katie Daly for regularly failing to respond to media requests. Unfortunately, the writer

chose to go the route of sensationalism with the headline, “Crime is Worcester’s Plague - Gemme Goes Silent.” We disagree with the assertion that the city is drowning in a sea of crime, but where the story gets it right is on the lack of transparency. More than that, the department sometimes puts reporters and/or news outlets on the outs when a story it perceives as “negative” is published. At its best, the Police Department is a hard-working and effective group of rank-and-file cops mixed with dedicated supervisors working to battle the problems that face urban cities, especially the second largest in New England. Things are not always rosy, however, and those stories must see the light of day. The chief and his department should understand that not every story is going to sing their praises. At the same time, the media must do their part by being respectful and ignoring the temptation to go sensational. They often fail in that regard. Police and the media need to forge a working relationship if the public is to be well-informed. In Worcester, a confab between media, police and maybe even City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. - mediated by an expert in communications - may be in order. It certainly couldn’t hurt.

RINGING ENDORSEMENTS: With the primary elections less than a month away on Sept. 9, political candidates are making sure potential voters know how well-liked they are by various organizations and other notables. Gubernatorial hopeful Martha Coakley, for example, touts the support of a number of mayors, including Tom Hoyer in Taunton, Will Flanagan in Fall River, Alex Morse in Holyoke, Kim Driscoll in Salem, Richard Alco bright in North Adams and Michael McGlynn in Medford. Coakley is running in the primary against fellow Democrats Steve Grossman and Don Berwick. On the Republican side, Charlie Baker and Mark Fisher are hoping to be the one who makes it to the Nov. 4 general election. Coakley has also been endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 223. Incumbent state Sen. Harriette Chandler, meanwhile, announces endorsements

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO ... : Councilors are mum about the five semi-finalists vying to replace current City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., but Worcesteria has learned the top-ranked candidate from the group presented to members of the Municipal Operations (MO) Committee was a former city manager in Taos, New Mexico. Councilors had been asked to rank a group of about 12-15 applicants in an attempt to whittle it down to a pool of five semi-finalists. Of that group, Oscar Rodriguez was said to have come out on top. Whether he makes it to the final round has yet to be determined. Attempts to reach Rodriguez were unsuccessful. On his LinkedIn profile, Rodriguez’s experience is listed as city manager in Taos from May 2012 to March 2014, chief procurement officer for the District of Columbia for less than a year in 2007 and the senior municipal advisor for the International City/County Management Association from 1998-2005. He is listed as having attended Harvard University from 1976-1982. City Solicitor David Moore is also among the semi-finalists. The field of five was expected to be interviewed over two days by MO in individual meetings this week. A group of about three finalists is expected to meet publicly with the City Council early next month.


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from the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and a host of other unions and groups. Chandler is being challenged by Democrats Sean Maher and Bill Feegbeh. Maher is president of SEIU-NAGE Local 495.

WOO-FORDABLE: A recent post on www.cnn.com notes that only one in four families eligible for affordable housing actually gets the help it needs. Some of the worst places for finding affordable housing: Atlanta’s Cobb County, where more than 20,000 households need it and only 564 “affordable and available” units are available, according to cnn.com, as well as Ft. Myers, Fla. and Austin, Texas. Worcester would appear to be on the opposite end of the spectrum. It has more than the 10-percent state-required affordable housing, and is about to add a 94-unit development at 93 Grand St. in Main South. The project, called Worcester Loomworks, will convert an 1890 mill into housing units. Affordable housing is a touchy subject for some in Worcester, especially among those who clamor for a more middle class-friendly city, but with so many families of varying economic status in need of a place to live, the Woo can say it is doing its part to make it happen.

STANDING VIGIL: Community activist Bill Coleman invites the public to take part in a “Rally to Remember” Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6-6:45 p.m., in front of City Hall. The rally comes 20 years after a candlelight vigil against youth violence held by the Black People’s Action Council, of which Coleman was a member. This year’s rally will remember that, says Coleman, while also focusing on the drug overdose epidemic that has swept Worcester. It will be an open-mic affair where anyone can speak.

THE DEBATES THE THING: Just a reminder that Worcester Magazine is sponsoring a debate for state rep candidates in the 17th Worcester District on Thursday, Aug. 28, starting at 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge on Mill Street. All four candidates for the seat currently held by the “Dean of the Delegation,” John Binienda, have been invited: Democrats Doug Belanger, Moses Dixon and Mike Germain and Republican Kate Campanale. We are told the bar will be open - as in available, not free - so wet your whistle and enjoy a debate moderated by At-Large Councilor and “Rosen’s Roundtable” host Gary Rosen, WCRN personality and host of “The Hank Stolz Experience” Hank Stolz and Worcester Magazine reporter Walter Bird Jr.

LET FREEDOM SING: Veterans Inc. hosts its annual Freedom Song Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 in front of Independence Hall, 59 South St., Shrewsbury. The fun starts at 2 p.m., with the concert going off at 3. It is free and open to the public. All proceeds go toward programs offered by Veterans Inc.

BIRTHDAY BOY: A marathon City Council meeting this week dealt with some heavy issues, including the seemingly unstoppable takeover of Charter by Comcast, but it ended on a light - and tasty - note. As the meeting adjourned, At-Large Council Moe Bergman’s family, including his wife and three kids, entered the Council chamber with a cake celebrating his birthday. Worcesteria did not ask his age, and there were only a few candles on the cake, but Bergman capably blew them all out. Afterward, a handful of councilors joined Mayor Joe Petty and Bergman’s family in the mayor’s office to wolf down the cake, which was bought at Stop N Shop.

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The Union Station “intermodal” transit hub

is a traffic planning failure. There is no area to drop off bus passengers, no waiting area to pick up people who are arriving by bus or train, and no taxi stand. To keep people from driving into the hub, a “rent-a-cop” stands in the parking lot in front of the Peter Pan gates and moves large orange barrels to let the buses in.

If you drive to Union Station from 290 westbound, you cannot enter the rotary from the front of Union Station. For that matter, if you follow the signs directing you to Union Station from the Central Street/MLK exit off 290, you will end up facing a sign prohibiting left turns from the rotary to the entrance of Union Station. Everyone ignores the signs.

If you actually get your car to the front door of Union Station, you cannot re-enter the rotary. Good luck trying to get back on 290 going eastbound if you are not familiar with Worcester, there are no signs.

If you want to drive to “Downtown” through the rotary, the Worcester Traffic Department has earmarked two lanes of the three lanes for

left turn only traffic. Although a right on red is permitted, cars cannot do so because vehicles going downtown must wait in the right lane for a green light. Common sense would have marked the left lane for left turns, the center lane to drive through to downtown, and the right lane for right turns only.

Once you cross the boulevard you are expected to drive a snake dance because signs are posted saying that the left lane is for left turns only, then the right lane, etc. In fact, the left turn only street has never opened as a public street, it is used for construction purposes.

To proceed through the intersection with the new Church Street, drivers are supposed to use only the right lane, but the right lane in front of 100 Front Street and the CVS on the corner are usually blocked by delivery vehicles.

The simplest and cheapest solution to this particular traffic planning disaster would be to take down the signs and let the drivers develop a workable traffic pattern.

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The Holden Landmark Corporation is pleased to announce the purchase of The Grafton Villager website, thegraftonvillager.com

The site, which will continue to be operated by Grafton resident and veteran journalist Richard Price, reflects the Landmark’s

commitment to local news in all formats, including digital. Price will continue as the editor and associate publisher of the site he launched in May 2013.

“As a media company serving most of Central Massachusetts, Grafton has long been a community that holds much interest for our advertising customers,’’ said Kirk Davis, owner of the Holden Landmark Corporation. “Acquiring The GraftonVillager.com web business provides a wonderful platform in which to serve the community.”

“Richard Price, founder, will instantly become a key member of our team. He’s a super person and has built a wonderful digital news business that is highly sought out by Grafton residents. This will be an exciting journey. We look forward to serving Grafton residents and local businesses, as well as giving back to the Grafton community.”

The site is the latest member of the Landmark family of publications, which includes The Landmark, baystateparent Magazine, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, Leominster Champion and Worcester Magazine. The company also launched

a digital marketing services division earlier this year to assist small businesses with their digital marketing needs.

“This is an exciting new chapter for The Grafton Villager and its readers,” said Price. “Holden Landmark is as committed to quality local journalism as I am. This merger allows the Villager to draw from their experience and resources to improve the website.”

He said he looks forward to the future and appreciates the support from residents and local businesses. “Readership exploded in just 15 months, showing the demand for daily online local news while advertiser support has allowed us to grow. This inspires me to do more and work harder. Thank you Grafton.”

Barbara Brown, general manager of the community news group, said this new site provides promising opportunities for the news and advertising divisions.

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Today, our beloved city continues to grow and expand. Strolling downtown, Worcesterites and visitors can gaze upon the multimillion dollar CitySquare, one of the city’s most ambitious recent projects. Formerly a public tomb of a mall no longer, CitySquare is a living example of Worcester’s tenacious drive to bring new industrial life to the area.

Yet, arguably one of the best qualities of this city is its location to more natural surroundings. Residing right in the city is the EcoTarium, a science and nature museum, and just a short ride away is Mount Wachusett, a hiking mecca in the spring, summer and fall that transforms to a ski area in the winter. But as the city continues to grow more industrially robust, what is the cost? And are the city’s still-standing natural surroundings paying the price?

INTRODUCING MORE THAN INDUSTRYThe tale of the Asian long-horned beetle (ALB) Worcester infestation is one that received considerable news coverage over the past couple years. The large, invasive insect inhabited and damaged entire areas of Worcester, with a preferential palate for maple trees. The city is still suffering from the effects of the ALB’s arrival. As recently as July of this year,

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What is perhaps most perplexing is just how the ALB was introduced to Worcester. It is believed that the insect hails from China and snuck its way into the city on wooden pallets, an industry-related catastrophe. However, thanks to new laws, an end of the infestation may be in sight.

Martha Gach, conservation coordinator for Mass Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, explains how the ALB has affected government policies and industries all over the country, including Worcester. “What’s happened with the Asian long-horned beetle and the reason we do not really fear getting new infestations, though we may be discovering old ones, now there is a law: You have to sterilize wood before it can come into the United States. That law was not in place when the Asian long-horned beetle came in.”

The International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures, publication number 15 (ISPM15) is a regulation meant to help prevent the spred of pests and diseases by using specially-treated wood

packaging materials in international trade. The International Plant Protection Convention, as a part of the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation, controls regulations. The United States follows regulations set under ISPM15.

The Asian long-horned beetle is a recent example of a longtime issue. For as long as people and product have been moving, risks for introducing new species that may wreak havoc on local environments has been present. Long before the ALB was the gypsy moth. The introduction was no accident; gypsy moths were intentionally brought to the United States to begin the silk industry, as at the time China was very proprietary of its own silkworms. An accident occurred when a man in Medford accidentally released the insect to his own backyard. Gypsy

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moths are particularly voracious eaters and an infestation was well on its way.

“There are horror stories of caterpillars climbing walls in peoples’ houses and coating the walls. Populations would rise every few years and we would have massive outbreaks of caterpillars and all our trees would be bare,” says Gach.

Similar to the ALB outbreak, when gypsy moths were on the rise, people looked for ways to combat them. One idea was to bring in a fly that would lay eggs on the caterpillars, which would eat them. Unfortunately, the fly did not only prefer gypsy moths, but went for luna moths and others. The fly impacted our own native

moths, decreasing those numbers, but had little impact in taking down the gypsy moth. Another strategy was to use a type of fungus to attack the moths. The fungus initially appeared to have little success. Yet, some 50 years later, the fungus organically reappeared and gypsy moths barely stood a chance; the fungus was largely successful in finally ridding areas of the pest. In recent years, gypsy moths have been rarely heard of, though more seemed to be uncovered this

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summer, a mystery that can only be reasoned by assuming there is some kind of cyclical nature to their appearance.

RECOGNIZING A THREATGiven the history and introduction of both the gypsy moths and ALB, it

seems that introducing pests may be unavoidable for as long as people and product continue to migrate. However, locales may be the biggest proponents in combatting any pest and it all begins with awareness.

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Of those nature knowledgeable folks is Colin Novick of the Greater Worcester Land Trust. A Worcester native, Novick has been an asset to the Greater Worcester Land Trust since 1977. In his own observations, Novick has witnessed and recognized significant differences in Worcester’s natural surroundings. In addition to the overgrowth of exotic weeds (such as Japanese knotweed, garlic mustard, Winged euonymous, Norway maple, bittersweet, autumn olive, black locust, swallow wort, multiflora rose, to name a few), Novick has noticed a positive change, too – a reduction in litter, debris and dumping.

No longer are abandoned cars an eyesore norm, but now residents more commonly find bike racks and trailheads, Novick says. “Back in the ’70s, open space or parks and conversation areas were where couches, appliances and abandoned cars were left for

God,” he says. “Decades of cleanups, year after year, with the Regional Environmental Council (REC) as a constant cheerleader, we have really changed what we expect to find in the woods, fields and open places in Worcester.”

Novick notes that industry itself has slowed in some ways as Worcester has shifted to a city dominated by medicine, education and insurance. “This has been a challenge for us as a city, but our waterways are very much responding to reduced or eliminated pollution.” Novick reports that bodies like the Blackstone River in Quinsigamond Village, once affected by slag pouring down the slopes of the water’s edge from American Steel, now have wildlife returning to them.

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to dump dirty water into storm drains in the street, not understanding that water will feed into brooks, ponds, bathing beaches and fishing spots. Similarly, floors at auto garages will be hosed down, leading oil down a gutter.

While education and time is needed to break these habits, there are concentrated efforts being made on how we can lessen the environmental impact of our daily lives in other areas. Gach points out that though we may not be reducing our use of cellphones or electronics, and continue to construct larger buildings, we are discovering how to our devices and buildings can more efficiently use power and energy.

WHAT CAN BE DONENovick points out that Worcester has championed many initiatives to better preserve our local environment. For the past 20 years, Worcester’s

street leaves and yard waste has been collected to create mulch, free to Worcester residents. Additionally, Worcester’s sewer department has a robotic truck that sifts through storm drains in search of illegal sewer tie ins, to protect streams and ponds, keeping them cleaner and healthier.

Though we are learning to be more mindful of our natural areas and what more can be done to preserve them, accidents do happen. In 2010, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Co. faced a hefty fine after an air quality violation with the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). In addition to the fine, Saint-Gobain donated 12 solar panels to Mass Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook and constructed a pavilion, used today for the organization’s programming and recreation.

“Stuff like this happens. A machine and all of a sudden, you just blurped up so many tons of something you shouldn’t

have,” says Gach. “[Saint-Gobain] have been a part of the community for a long time, so it was really nice and this pavilion gets used an awful lot. It’s really been a nice addition to the sanctuary in many ways.”

As an educationally-focused city, Worcester-area colleges are looking for their own ways to help preserve the natural world within the city. Worcester State University (WSU) now boasts solar trash compactors, making their disposal process more efficient. In terms of research, Clark University leads the Human-Environment

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It is perhaps a lack of education outside of these higher education communities that is most detrimental to Worcester as the city moves forward. The biggest threat to nature conservation in Worcester, Novick says, “is a gap in where we are and where we need to be in education about the wildlife around us and our impact on that wildlife.”

For Mass Audubon’s part, programming and recreation are a step in the right direction. The sanctuary’s Nature Play Area allows children and adults to stop in the woods and spend time in nature, but oftentimes school kids will find the not brightly colored playground jarring. “It’s funny watching the different groups of kids come down there because some of them just

stare at it and don’t know what to do,” says Gach. “After about 15 minutes, they’re into it and they got it figured out, but they’ve never been given that sort of freedom. That’s part of your goal: To get kids from all different places and all different situations comfortable in nature.”

Younger generations will receive the environment we care for today, a fact that Novick believes is realized through the work done today. “[Those of the younger generation] are foremost among the volunteers giving blood and sweat in our conserved places,” he says. “Climate change is a pretty heavy problem to shoulder, and the older generations have taken a pass at addressing it. The youth have no choice. It is their necks and their quality of life that is on the line.” The youth, Novick says, will pick up what is left for them, environmentally speaking, and make things work.

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Nathaniel Noton-Freeman was born into a simple life. Growing up in a small house in Cape Neddick, Maine, Freeman spent his childhood without electricity or running water.


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“It was really interesting,” he says. “I spent all my time outside, hunting under rocks for bugs and climbing trees and doing all sorts of things. I think that was pretty crucial to my development as a person.”

The 24-year-old musician is heading out on his first tour on Aug. 24, playing throughout New England, including right here in Worcester at NU Café on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and Nick’s Bar and Restaurant on Sunday, Aug. 31.

It was at home in Cape Neddick, surrounded by musicians, that Freeman began his own journey into music. “My dad plays pretty much every instrument that I can think of, so he was pretty important to [my start],” he says, reminiscing of when his father, who performed in a rock-blues band, would play old folk tunes. Freeman's mother played the flute.

“It opened up my music taste and made me very accepting of a lot of different sounds,” he says.

In middle school and high school, Freeman played the saxophone in the school band, and when he was 16, he picked up the guitar and, he says, “kind of never put it down from there.”

Freeman got his start in Worcester attending Clark University, originally to study English

before realizing he wanted to study music.“[Clark] was a great place to develop yourself

and figure out who you are,” says Freeman, who graduated in 2008. “It seems like everyone was very accepting of anything you wanted to do, regardless of what it was, and I thought that was a really great place to explore.”

As a musician, he says he drew inspiration from the people that surrounded him at Clark. “I think they had some really interesting views or made music that I hadn’t really experienced before, so they even just opened my mind a lot more through my simple interactions with them,” he says. “And of course there were guitar players and musicians I got to play with and learn from.”

After graduation, Freeman aspired to do what every musician wants to do – earn a living by playing music – but he worked a guitar technician job fixing instruments at Guitar Center for a few years before moving on to teach guitar lessons. He now teaches at a small music store, Tune Town Music Gear in Wells, Maine.

“I swear I learn more from teaching my students than they learn from me teaching them,” Freeman says. “When I have to teach an idea to someone, like how to play a scale

or how chords work, I have to think about a great way of explaining that to them. I have to develop an understanding of what I’m teaching that’s far greater than what I had previously.” He adds, “I think I’ve become a better guitar player in those three months than in 10 years of being a guitar player. It’s one of the best ways you can get really good at music.”

Freeman found inspiration to begin playing in front of crowds in part due to guitarist and singer Samuel Beam of band Iron & Wine.

“All the guitar is like finger-pick guitar and he’s got kind of a soft voice and writes really nostalgic-sounding lyrics,” Freeman says of Beam. “I really wanted to do that because that was one of the coolest things I’ve ever heard.”

But when it comes to his own music, Freeman has difficulty defining what he

writes and plays.“I don’t think my music has a genre,” he

says. “I tend to describe what I do instead of what it is. I play acoustic guitar in a number of effects. I play finger-style and serial-ambient kind of music, but that’s not even a great answer to it because I play whatever I want to hear. Sometimes it’s finger-style acoustic guitar and sometimes it’s really

ambient electric guitar.”Freeman finds

inspiration from a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, to electronic duo Boards of Canada, to post-rock bands Godspeed YOU! Black Emperor and Mogwai, as well as

non-musical subjects such as current events, environmental change and his childhood.

“I’ve never really felt like there’s anything I needed to say that I couldn’t say with just music notes,” Freeman says. “One thing I always seek to do when I make music is to take my listener to a specific place. When you hear music and it really affects your mood, it makes you imagine things. I always feel really inspired by it.”

Freeman’s first album, “Whirl,” released in April 2012, is particularly special to him. “I had just figured out how to write music and I was feeling incredibly inspired,” he says. “It was like I was releasing all of these ideas and emotions and feelings that had been culminating since I started playing music. When I figured out I could make music, I kind of exploded.”

Since “Whirl,” Freeman has released several albums, including one last month titled “Cloud Machines.”

“That album is different from everything I’ve ever done,” he says. “I think it’s my best album in terms of the maturity of the music and the intent behind it.”

Freeman plans to schedule more tours, including a five to eight day stint around New England in October and a more far-reaching tour, which could include a stop in Chicago, at the end of December into January for about two weeks. He also hopes to continue releasing new work and record guitar tutorials to eventually post to YouTube.

“If there’s anything I’ve learned so far, the path to finding something you really want to do is really messy and based on luck,” Freeman says. “I think ultimately, my biggest goal is to do whatever I want all the time. If I can do [what inspires me] and be creative all the time in whatever way I want, then I think I’ve succeeded.”

See Nathanial Noton-Freeman live on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. at NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St., Worcester, and on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St., Worcester.

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A Loss for Words headlines Rambudifest at The PalladiumJoshua Lyford

The Palladium on Main Street has hosted hundreds, if not thou-sands, of incredible shows over the years. From local up-and-comers, to the largest national acts, the leg-endary venue has had it all. On Aug. 23, the fabled locale will bring together both ends of the spectrum for Rambudifest, featur-ing great bands at the

start of their careers and Massachusetts pop-punk stalwarts A Loss for Words as the headliner.

For fans of pop-punk, hardcore and heavy-crossover, this show is a must see. The day begins with a bang and doesn’t slow, with favorites like Trophy Wives, Vanities, Great American Ghost, Lions Lions and others performing. A Loss for Words will close out the night.

Founder of the festival, Rambudikon Promotions got their start in 2011. One year

after its inception in 2012, President Mi-chael Carp decided to throw the company’s first Rambudifest. Carp had a bit of lucky happenstance when he was offered two tour

packages at the same time. He put the two together, put some great locals on the lineup and the first festival was a go. For this year’s event, Carp is continuing in the same direc-

tion, while stepping things up.“I wanted to keep the headliners local on

this,” says Carp, “but, sizable enough that when I brought this cast of locals together, they would create a forceful draw.”

This seems to have been achieved as Lions Lions and The Venetia Fair each carry a heavy draw in the area and Longshot and Great American Ghost are both making waves in the Northeastern hardcore scene. Further, this will be a tour kick-off of sorts for both A Loss for Words and Pvris, who will be touring Japan together following the festival, and, as always, A Loss for Words couldn’t be more stoked to be a part of the event.

“It seems like it’s been a really long time since we’ve played [The Palladium],” says A Loss for Words vocalist Matty Arsenault. “We’ve been a bit quiet lately, but it’s a crazy lineup. All the up-and-coming bands are playing and it’s going to be really good.”

A Loss for Words got their start 14 years ago, putting out nine records, most recently “Before it Caves,” on Rise Records. The band has achieved much in their nearly decade and a half existence, but they have not forgotten what made them the band they are today.

“We’ve always been fighters, nothing has ever been handed to us,” says Arsenault. “We always stuck to doing what we do and doing it for the right reasons. Growing up in this community, especially in the Boston area, bands helped us out along the way and when we got our chances, we helped them out. We’ve never been a hype band and we never will be, that’s been our thing. We do this because we love it.”

The idea of community and helping one another within the scene is a constant theme throughout this fest, Carp says. “Music and promotion seemed like it was going to be a fun hobby at first, but it has turned into so much more and it means the world to me,” he says. “Hearing bands’ appreciation for the shows we put on and the crowds we put in front of them is priceless.”

Following Rambudifest, A Loss for Words will be heading to Japan for a tour with Pvris and will most likely stay busy throughout the year. Arsenault says fans looking to come to the show at The Palladium should expect a big announcement. Rambudikon plans to continue putting on great shows and festivals into the coming years.

Rambudifest, featuring A Loss for Words, happens Saturday, Aug. 23, with doors at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at thepalladium.net, or at the door on Aug. 23. You can find both A Loss for Words and Rambudikon Promotions on facebook.com.

We’ve never been a hype band and we never will be, that’s been our

thing. We do this because we love it.

-Matty Arsenault

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Soca-ing up a little Caribbean culture

Anthony Rentsch

Worcester is home to dozens of international cultural celebrations, from the Greek Festival, to the Latin American Festival, from the Asian Festival, to the Juneteenth Festival, each showcasing one of Worcester’s many ethnic subsets, while educating and inspiring other communities. On Sunday, Aug. 24, the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association (WCACA) hopes to keep adding to the city’s cultural fabric with their second annual Caribbean-style carnival.

The carnival is shaping up to be one of Worcester’s liveliest festivals, featuring some of the best Caribbean food in the region – including Yamon Jamaican Jerk Hut and G & M Caribbean Market from Worcester – musical performances from artists Young Voice, Ms. Diamond-Soca, and Tropical Fire and a Parade of the Bands, the latter being a must-see.

Departing from Foley Stadium on Chandler Street at 1:30 p.m., the parade features eight huge bands – some of which are coming in from Boston – who will perform as they travel along the parade route to Institute Park. These bands, also called “mas bands,” are often comprised of more than 100 people, including volunteers who walk alongside the decorated floats; disc jockeys playing soca, reggae, and hip hop music; and dancers wearing loud, exotic costumes, which are often handmade over the course of many months. The parade is one of the brightest and liveliest events in the city. Judges will choose a Carnival Band of the year based on each band’s creativity, presentation, choreography, craftsmanship and visual impact.

Following the parade, the carnival celebration will move to Institute Park. While Parade Coordinator Justin Osborne expects the park to be rocking and dancing to live music and sounds from a disc jockey from Flava Radio Station (105.5), he says there will be plenty of other attractions as well. Vendors selling products ranging from Caribbean food to Caribbean arts and crafts and jewelry will set up tables in the park. In addition, the Multicultural AIDS Coalition from Jamaica Plain and AIDS Project Worcester will have tables.

“We want people in Worcester to see the costumes and take part in the event,” says Osborne. “It is a chance to share what people do through music and art. We want people to have a good time out there.”

For Osborne, a Bostonian whose family is from Trinidad, the parade, as well as the carnival as a whole, has always been a chance to display and take pride in Caribbean culture.

“It is a celebration of their culture,” he says of the Caribbean-style carnival. “It brings attention to Caribbean artwork. People are excited to be a part of their country. Everybody gets along; people are happy.”

Celina Paul, bandleader and designer for the Funaddix mas band, says, even though this will be her first time performing in Worcester, she has always cherished the carnival tradition.

“I grew up with carnivals,” says Paul. “It’s in my family.”

Caribbean-style carnivals are rooted in the African tradition of parading around villages in costumes and masks. Now, carnival celebrations can be found all over the world, most notably Brazil’s Carnival and Louisiana’s Mardi Gras. Locally, Boston, Springfield and Hartford, Conn. hold huge Caribbean-style carnivals, says Osborne. He is hoping Worcester’s carnival, which will be

the day after Boston’s carnival, can grow and replicate some of its local counterparts.

“[The carnival] increases awareness that Worcester is not just another city,” says Osborne. “It shows that its culture is growing, that people want to show off their creativity, and that Worcester is a place to come.”

Jennifer Gaskin, WCACA president, is in large part responsible for the creation of WACACA and the carnival. Gaskin began reaching out to people of Caribbean descent in the community through social media

in 2012, says Osborne. She found a large, established Caribbean community in the city and a large number of people who were interested in helping to organize a carnival.

Osborne says that somewhere between 5,000-7,000 people attended last year’s parade. This year, he anticipates a crowd of over 10,000 people, and not only people from Worcester. He has advertised the Worcester carnival in New York City, New Jersey, Rhode Island and even Toronto.

While the focus of this year’s carnival will certainly be Caribbean culture, the WCACA says the event is held as a way to “promote a broader understanding and deeper appreciation of Caribbean culture,” Osborne has a slightly different perspective;

he believes the carnival can be a vehicle for multicultural unity.

“Worcester is a town vibrant with culture,” Osborne says. “We want to recognize all of these cultures under one event.”

The Worcester Caribbean American Carnival will take place Sunday, Aug. 24, from 12-7 p.m. at Institute Park in Worcester. The parade will depart from Foley Stadium at 1:30 p.m. and arrive at Institute Park around 3 p.m.

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Old men, big gunsJim Keogh

Stallone! Schwarzenegger! Statham! Snipes! Other guys whose names don’t begin with “S”!

“The Expendables 3” has arrived, which means a lot of actors who haven’t worked much in the last decade get a chance to show you why.

I say this with great affection, of course. Who hasn’t yearned to check in with Dolph “I must crush you” Lundgren? And Antonio Banderas? Where have you been, señor?

Sylvester Stallone launched “The Expendables” franchise in 2010 as a way to extend some careers that were looking a little, well, expendable, including his own. The concept wasn’t exactly new: movies from “The Dirty Dozen” to the “Mission Impossible” series have imagined rogue para-military teams who operate in the shadows, unacknowledged by the US government that’s secretly sanctioning their homicidal antics. Stallone’s genius is in recruiting pals who are well past their action-hero primes but whose muscular bodies seem strangely preserved, if just a tad knottier with age. This League of Veiny Forearms appears grateful to be doing anything for an audience, especially Wesley Snipes, who’s coming off a stint in federal prison for tax evasion and even manages to crack a joke about the experience.

“The Expendables 3” introduces some new players, including Harrison Ford, the only member of this Baby Boomer brigade brave enough to let his hair go gray, and Mel Gibson as a former Expendable-turned-arms dealer now wanted for war crimes. How perfect is Gibson as a villain? Considering his real-life anti-Semitic rants, his threatening rages against his former girlfriend, his seemingly perpetual manic state, he’s got it all.

Lead Expendable Barney Ross (Stallone) has been charged with taking down the

traitorous Stonebanks (Gibson), though he fears that his teammates might not make it back from the mission and recruits fresh blood to replace them. The most recognizable

rookies are Kellan Lutz from the “Twilight” films and MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, whose acting won’t make anyone forget Katharine Hepburn, yet who, let’s be fair, owns a far better left hook than Kate ever did. Barney’s old pals take exception to being left behind, and earn their way back into his good graces by standing dramatically on a runway as his plane taxis by.

This is one of those movies where each of our heroes boasts a specific skill — knife fighting, explosives, motorcycle jumping — that he or she will find a perfect opportunity to employ in battle. The team takes on the entire army

of Uzbekistan — although they may be saying “Azbekistan,” which is fictional; Schwarzenegger could still use some Rosetta Stone pronunciation lessons — and barely breaks a sweat while slaughtering hundreds. Barney’s boys, outmanned and outgunned, emerge unscathed. If you’re reading this and feel outraged that I’ve dropped a spoiler, then please indulge me this one question: Have you ever seen a Sylvester Stallone movie?

The shootouts are merely a prelude to the inevitable hand-to-hand showdown between Gibson and Stallone: Braveheart vs. Rocky, Mad Max vs. Rambo, Crazy Eyes vs. Crazy Lips. Okay, I won’t reveal who wins, but I ask again: Have you ever seen a Sylvester Stallone movie?

If I was a 14-year-old boy, “The Expendables 3” would rock my world. The problem is I’m not a 14-year-old boy so I got bored by the bombs and the bad puns. I did not feel pangs of nostalgia watching these middle-aged men play a young man’s game. I do get that they’re having some fun winking at their own mortality, and lord knows they’ve got 10 times the charisma of a Kellan Lutz. I’m not convinced they needed three movies to prove it.


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Worcester Bravehearts capture baseball championship with series sweepZero for six. Winless. Goose eggs. In the regular season, the Worcester Bravehearts, the city’s inaugural entry into the FuturesCollegiate Baseball League (FCBL), failed to win a single game against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks. What the Bravehearts could not do in the regular season, they did in most spectacular fashion when it mattered most, sweeping the Sharks in two games and, in the first year of existence, winning the FCBL Championship.

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STEVEN KING

Latin America Festival, glorious weather shine light on culture

The always-popular celebration of Latino culture was expected to draw well over 5,000 when all was said and done, and by mid-afternoon, when a line of youngsters streamed onto the main stage bearing the flags of countries spanning the Americas, hundreds had already gathered on Worcester Common.

STEVEN KING

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A MOST WANTED MAN (R)Solomon Pond Thurs: 3:45Worcester North Thurs: 12:45, 3:35, 6:40, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:35, 6:40, 9:30

AND SO IT GOES (PG-13)Worcester North Thurs: 12:05, 2:30, 5:15, 7:45

ANJAAN (TAMIL) (NR)Worcester North Thurs: 11:55, 3:05, 6:15, 9:25

ANOTHER ME (PG-13)Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35

BOYHOOD (R)Solomon Pond Thurs: 12 p.m.Westborough Thurs: 12, 3:30, 7, 9:20, Fri-Wed: 12:05, 3:30, 7Worcester North Thurs: 12:05, 3:30

CALVARY (R)Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:25, 3:40, 6:55, 9:20

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG-13)Blackstone Thurs: 9:35 p.m.Solomon Pond Thurs: 3:35Worcester North Thurs: 7:15, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 4:20, 7:20, 10:15

FOREST GUMP (1994) (PG-13)Strand Mon: 7

FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR (NR)Blackstone Fri-Wed: 10, 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10, 12:30 a.m.Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 2:20, 4:50, 7:20Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 11:45, 2:20, 7:30, 10:05Westborough Fri-Wed: 1:10, 7:10, 9:40Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:45

FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (NR)Blackstone (reserved seating) Fri-Wed: 9:30, 11:55, 2:20, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40, 12 a.m.Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 11:45, 9:50Solomon Pond Thurs: 9:45 p.m., Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3:50, 4:45, 7, 9:30Westborough Thurs: 9:35 p.m., Fri-Wed: 1:50, 4:10, 4:50, 7:50, 10:20Worcester North Fri-Wed: 10:10 p.m.

GODZILLA (PG-13)Strand Fri-Sun, Tues, Wed: 7

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG-13)Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 10, 12:55,

3:40, 6:30, 9:25, Fri-Wed: 3:40, 6:35, 9:30Blackstone Thurs: 10:30, 1:25, 4:10, 7, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 10:35, 1:25, 4:10, 7:05, 10, 12:10 a.m.Cinemagic Thurs: 2, 4:40, Fri-Wed: 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10Solomon Pond Thurs: 1, 1:55, 4:10, 7:25, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 12:10, 2:05, 6:55, 9:35Westborough Thurs: 12:25, 7:15, Fri-Wed: 1:30, 4:05, 7:05, 10:15Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:35, 9:40, 10:20, Fri-Wed: 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 7:05, 7:35, 9:50, 10:20

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D (PG-13)Cinemagic Thurs: 11:20 a.m.Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:20 p.m., Fri-Wed: 3:40Westborough Thurs: 3:55, 10:25

HERCULES (PG-13)Blackstone Thurs: 1:35, 4, 6:35Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 10:30

HERCULES 3D (PG-13)Solomon Pond Thurs: 4

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG)Worcester North Thurs: 1:15, 3:40, Fri-Wed: 1:45 p.m.

IF I STAY (PG-13)Blackstone Fri-Wed: 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7, 9:45, 12:10 a.m.Cinemagic Thurs: 7, Fri-Wed: 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 7:05, 9:30Solomon Pond Thurs: 7:15, 10, Fri-Wed: 11:40, 1, 2:10, 4, 4:40, 7:10, 7:50, 9:40, 10:30Westborough Thurs: 7:20, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 1:40, 4:40, 7:35, 10:05Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45

INTO THE STORM (PG-13)Blackstone Thurs: 9:55, 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:45, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 9:50, 12:15, 2:35, 7:10, 9:25, 11:45Cinemagic Thurs: 11:40, 2:20, 4:30, 9:30Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:45, 2:05, 4:45, 7:40, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 11:50, 4:55, 7:45, 10:25Westborough Thurs: 12:35, 2:50, 5:10, Fri-Wed: 1:55Worcester North Thurs: 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 8:05 p.m.

JERSEY BOYS (R)Elm Fri: 7, 9:30, Sat: 7, Sun, Tues, Wed: 7:30

LET’S BE COPS (R)Blackstone Thurs: 9:35, 11:40, 12:10, 2:10, 2:40, 4:35, 5:15, 7:10, 7:50, 9:20, 10:20, Fri-Wed: 9:35, 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 8, 9:55, 10:25, 12:20 a.m.Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:50, 2:10, 4:50, 7:15, 9:50Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:55, 10:25, Fri-Wed: 12:55, 4:05, 7:05, 10:20Westborough Thurs: 12, 2:45, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20, Fri-Wed: 1:35, 4:35, 7:40, 10:25Worcester North Thurs: 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 1:50, 4:50, 7:40, 10:05

LUCY (R)Blackstone Thurs: 10:20, 12:40, 3, 5:20, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:05, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20, 12:30 a.m.

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MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT (PG-13)Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:30, 1:55, 4:20, 7, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 11:45, 2:05, 4:30, 7:40, 10:15Westborough Thurs: 12:30, 3:05, 7:10Worcester North Thurs: 12, 2:25, 4:45, 6:55, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 1:40, 4:05, 6:45, 9:15

MARDAANI (NR)Westborough Thurs: 1:05, 4:25, 7:45

SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE (NR)Blackstone Thurs: 8Cinemagic Thurs: 8

SINGHAM RETURNS (NR)Westborough Thurs: 12, 3:10, 6:55, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 4:55, 9

STEP UP ALL IN (PG-13)Blackstone Thurs: 10:50, 1:30, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 10:10 a.m.Solomon Pond Thurs: 4:40Worcester North Thurs: 12:05, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:25, Fri-Wed: 10:25 p.m.

STEP UP ALL IN 3D (PG-13)Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:35, 2:10, 7:20, Fri-Wed: 12:25, 3:30, 6:45, 9:25

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG-13)Blackstone Thurs: 9:30, 12, 2:30, 4:25, 4:55, 6:55, 7:25, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 9:30, 11:30, 12, 2, 2:30, 4:25, 4:55, 7:20, 9:50, 12:05 a.m.Cinemagic Thurs: 11:30, 4:45, 7, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7, 9:20Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:55, 2, 3:55, 6:40, 7:15, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 11:40, 4:35, 7:35, 10Westborough Thurs: 12:45, 2:40, 3:15, 7:05, 7:30, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 1:25, 4:30, 6:55, 9:50Worcester North Thurs: 12:15, 12:45, 2:45, 3:10, 5:10, 7:35, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 12:45, 2:45, 3:15, 5:10, 5:40, 7:35, 10:30

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 3D (PG-13)Blackstone Thurs: 11:30, 2Cinemagic Thurs: 2:10, 9:20Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:30, 4:30, 10:20, Fri-Wed: 2Westborough Thurs: 12:15, 5:05, 10Worcester North Thurs: 6:50, 9:55

THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG-13)Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 10:15, 1:15,

4:15, 7:20, 10:15Blackstone Thurs: 9:45, 12:45, 3:45, 6:50, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 10:25, 1:15, 4:15, 7:25, 10:15, 11:55Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 12:15, 3, 6:45, 9:30Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:40, 4:20, 7:40, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:45, 7:25, 9:50Westborough Thurs: 12:40, 4:10, 7:20, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 1, 4, 7, 10Worcester North Thurs: 1, 4, 7:10, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3:55, 7:10, 10:05

THE GIVER (PG-13)Blackstone Thurs: 9:50, 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:35, 10, Fri-Wed: 9:55, 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:40, 10:05, 12:25 a.m.Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:30, 1:50, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 2:15, 3:55, 7:15, 9:45Westborough Thurs: 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:35, 10, Fri-Wed: 1:45, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55Worcester North Thurs: 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:30, 10

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG)Blackstone Thurs: 9:40, 12:30, 3:30, 6:40, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 9:45, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15Cinemagic Thurs: 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:10, 3:30, 6:55, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:35, 6:50, 9:55Westborough Thurs: 1:15, 4:15, 7:55, Fri-Wed: 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 9:20Worcester North Thurs: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:50, 6:35, 9:40

THE PURGE: ANARCHY (R)Blackstone Thurs: 10:55, 9:15Worcester North Thurs: 10:05 p.m.

WHAT IF (PG-13)Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:05, 4:15, 7:20, 9:50Westborough Thurs: 12:20, 2:55, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10Worcester North Thurs: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 10:30 p.m.

WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL (PG)Blackstone Fri-Wed: 10:20, 1:10, 4, 6:55, 9:35, 12:15 a.m.Cinemagic Thurs: 7, Fri-Wed: 11:40, 2:10, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45Solomon Pond Thurs: 7, 10, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 4:10, 7:20, 10:10Westborough Thurs: 7, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 1:20, 4:20, 7:30, 10:10Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1:10, 4:10, 7, 9:55

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Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 800-315-4000Cinema 320 at Clark University, Jefferson Academic Center 950 Main St.; Cinemagic, 100 Charlton

Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3609 Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850 Holy Cross Seelos Theater, 1 College St. 508-793-2455

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All the right fixingsMichael Brazell

There is nothing broken about Worcester’s dining scene, but nevertheless, the city should be happy to welcome Niche Hospitality Group’s The Fix: Homemade Burgers, Elixers, and Shakes to 166 Shrewsbury St., occupying the building formerly home to the recently moved Mezcal Cantina.

Visiting The Fix on a Friday night, my co-diners Lillian, Jak and I strolled in to a 20-minute wait at about 7 p.m. To spite the nearly non-existent waiting area, we cozied up to a few stools adjacent to the bar and opened up a tab. While the restaurant offers a handful of malts and decadent frozen treats, they also have a serviceable bar menu with a handful of excellent local craft beers

on draught — including Worcester’s own Wormtown and Framingham’s Jack’s Abby — and a few tantalizing custom cocktails. Our wait times vanished into our cold beers and we were seated just beside the bar at a high-top table. The ambience of the restaurant is modern and comfortable, any diner who frequented the previous occupant — Mezcal — will feel right at home, as not a whole lot has changed since then. Change for the sake of change is not necessary, but with the restaurant aiming for an upscale burger and shake joint, the modern decor doesn’t quite fit, but thankfully it also doesn’t fall prey to the kitsch-cliches that other similarly themed restaurants often succumb to.

We started our meals off with an awesome plate of barbecue short rib nachos, piled high on a stack of house-fried potato chips, topped with melted cheddar cheese, freshly sliced jalapenos, corn and a soothing yet spicy chili sour cream. With short rib pork piled

high and doused in a tangy whisky barbecue sauce, this app was a great way to start our meal. After scarfing down the app, we were ready to order our entrees.

The menu at The Fix primarily focuses around burgers and pub food, with most items ranging in the low to mid teens. While salads and a few

traditional dinner entrees are on the menu, most attention is paid to the house-ground gourmet burgers. After filling up on the short rib nachos, Lillian opted for the fried chicken

and vegetable salad, which was an enormous salad topped with juicy, melt-away fried chicken, with artichoke hearts, broccoli and croutons, tossed in a savory bacon cream dressing, large enough for dinner one night and lunch the next. Jak went for the the mushroom burger, a beef patty with sauteed mushrooms piled high, grilled onions, fresh arugula, provolone cheese, with a complex truffle oil mayonnaise spread over a grilled brioche roll.

While the bacon barbecue burger stood out at a previous visit — complete with barbecue baked beans and gouda — I opted for a special that also caught my eye, what The Fix calls “the Bigger Mac.” Trademarks be damned, this burger comes with exactly what you would expect: two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, onions, pickles on a sesame seed bun. One might ask, why order a burger replicating fast food when you’re paying arguably twice the price? The answer lies in two things, primarily the quality of the ingredients and preparation, and also in the size. The Bigger Mac truly is a house of a cheeseburger, with fresh-cut toppings layered on top of the hand-ground and packed all-natural beef patties, with the homemade



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Leo’s T Bird Pizza is a bit of a hidden gem on Chandler Street; in stark contrast to last week’s review of Highland Street’s The Boynton, Leo’s is a no-frills pizza joint. However, if you’re looking for a stacked salad, or anything else related to pizza, pasta and straightforward pizza shop fare, you can’t do much better than Leo’s.

I decided to get my hands on a Greek salad and I think I chose well. There are a couple of salad options, some more interesting than others. Antipasto, tuna, seafood and grilled chicken salads are all represented. The Greek salad I ordered was gigantic. In fact, by the time I put my fork down, I thought I was going to explode. A huge portion of feta cheese, black olives and other assorted veggies was piled on top of the tossed greens, and the dressing was fantastic. The salad came with a large section of Syrian bread, which was a nice complement.

Leo’s is a fantastic value; I ordered an extravagant amount of food and didn’t break $14. Everything on the menu is fairly priced and, again, all portions were astronomical. The restaurant also sells beer and wine, which didn’t work in to my midday plans, but is still appreciated.

The service was great and the staff was incredibly friendly. The food came quickly and the restaurant seating area is clean and welcoming.

I will certainly be returning to Leo’s for future meals and, unlike many of the pizza joints I have frequented, I would be more than happy to order before 1 a.m.

“special sauce” deliciously bringing the burger together. All sandwiches are served with deliciously deep-fried shoestring fries, tossed with just the right amount of salt, while Lillian ordered a basket of tandoori fries, the same shoestring format, but tossed in a spicy Indian-inspired rub that were at once sweet and pleasantly spicy. My only reservation throughout the meal was not ordering my burger cooked slightly longer; The Fix’s medium rare or “more pink” is more rare than at other restaurants, and a little too rare for my preference — but this is something that other diners could like. For dessert, we all split an order of chocolate egg rolls served with three dipping options, the best of all is Niche Hospitality Group’s famous white chocolate mousse.

While past visits have had spotty service, our visit on a Friday night was just about perfect. We were seated immediately, our server was ever present, and all of the items were brought out at just the right cadence. Prices are moderate with most entrees ranging around $12-$15, but with unique cocktails, delicious desserts, solid service, The Fix is a welcome addition to the Worcester dining scene.

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DINNER, ART + MUSICWorcester’s Pop-Up arts space in downtown hosts Miranda’s Hearth for an evening of art, music and food on Friday, Aug. 29, from 6-8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite dish to share, as well as art supplies and instruments for an informal jam session. A contribution of $5-$10 is suggested. Worcester Pop-Up, 38 Franklin St., Worcester. Learn more at mirandashearth.com.

BEER CAMP AT PEPPERCORN’SSierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Across American tap takeover comes to Peppercorn’s Bar & Grille on Thursday, August 28. The event features 12 collaborative beers from craft breweries across the US, including Allagash, Ballast Point, Firestone Walker and Victory. Visit beercamp.sierranevada.com for more information.

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C hristian Vitone was 14 years old when he learned about winemaking from his Italian grandfather Fedele Brunoli. In later years, he apprenticed with vintner and Oscar winning Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppolla at his

Coppola Winery in Calif. So what effect did this have on him? First, it gave him a solid appreciation for wine. Secondly, it was the inspiration for him to start his own wine label. The rest, as they say, is history.

In 2010, Vitone Family Wines of New Hampshire, featuring the Verde Sole line of wines, was launched. Vitone, winemaker Marco Cappelli, along with Shawn LaRue, who manages the West Coast division knew they were onto something from the very beginning. Since that time, they have focused on setting themselves apart from the multitude of wine labels currently on the market. Vitone serves as CEO, LaRue handles branding, product development and marketing while Cappelli heads up the winemaking. Vitone is convinced that wine lovers are discerning people who seek out both quality and refinement in the wines they purchase.

I asked Vitone what sets his wines apart from the competition. “Our Verde Sole wines represent a lovely marriage of Marco’s core winemaking values and my own family’s mission of creating compelling, varietally distinct and food-friendly wines,” he told me.

Vitone currently produces four wines from the Sierra Foothills of California: a zinfandel, petite sirah, chardonnay and pinot grigio. Below is a sampling of wines offered:

2013 Unoaked Chardonnay, a crisp, clean, Chablis-style wine with hints of lemon and grapefruit.

2012 Petite Sirah, dark in color with ripe plum aromas and black currant, and a smooth, silky finish.

2011 Zinfandel, this wine offers up dusty wild cherry aromas, and notes of raspberry, cocoa and tea.

2012 Pinot Grigio, clean and pure with mellon and citrus fruit flavors. Serve with food or as an aperitif.

Look for the beautifully illustrated labels on the Vitone wine bottles. Vitone tells me the art deco designs are reminiscent of an era of elegance and sophistication, something Vitone strives for.

I think it’s fair to say that Vitone has certainly put his heart and sole into these wines.

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collaborated on many projects with the folk legend and will lead a celebration of many songs by Pete and others, as well as his own, for the causes Pete championed. “We’ve lost an icon, but not his rich legacy of song to teach and inspire us. A prolific composer in his own right, Jim was guitarist with the Paul Winter Consort. He compiled the “Earth and Spirit Songbook,” 110 songs of earth by many contemporary composers, including Pete Seeger. Find more

about Jim on his website, JimScottMusic.com. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library and open to all. The concert will be in the bandstand on the common; but, in the event of rain, it will be moved indoors. 6-7 p.m. Shrewsbury, MA Town Common, Main St and Boylston St., Shrewsbury. 508-842-0081. Point ‘N’ Swing Big Band. Another summer concert on the Plaza. Bring a lawn chair, food available. In case of weather, the concert moves indoors. 6-8 p.m. Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-234-6232 or alternativesnet.org. Southborough Summer Concert Series Blackstone Valley Bluegrass concert. Join us for our final concert at this year’s Southborough Summer Concert Series. The rain date for this concert is on Thursday, August 28th from 6-8pm at Neary. Admission is free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, dancing shoes, appetite and family for a great everning! and open to the public. 6-8 p.m. Neary Elementary School, 53 Parkerville Road, Southborough. 508-481-5676, ext. 2. Concert with duo Oakes and Smith. Folk music duo Robert Oakes and Katherine Smith have recently released their CD “An Evening with Oakes and Smith” and will be in Southbridge. All welcome! Their engaging shows create an ethereal atmosphere that draws their audience into the

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gonna love ‘em! Folks, it’s ‘The Dirty Salesmen’. PEOPLE SKILLS, (facebook.com/PeopleSkills) (peopleskillsmusic.com) The latest and rockingest assembly of a dedicated and visionary collective of musicians on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. Jackrabbit slim (facebook.com/jackrabbitslimband) High energy band covering all your favorite classic rock, alt rock and top 40 hits $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/jackrabbitslimband. 508 Productions Presents: The Thursday Transition “Vice City Edition”. Doors Open 9 p.m. 18+ event. For those who work hard to play hard. Located in the heart of Worcester’s beautiful canal district. 508 Productions, The newest Production Company in Central Massachusetts; promotes the local music scene specifically Hip Hop, Reggae,EDM & Dance music. 508 Productions is currently bringing you its Weekly Presentation of The Thursday Transition Starting at 9 p.m. on Water St at Industry Bar Room n Nite Club. Stay tuned for other upcoming events and artists. Event artist: Hyjynx (soundcloud.com/HyjynxMiami), DjKid Prophecy (mixcloud.com/DjKidProphecy/) Other resident DJ’s: JAMINIC (jaminicmusic.com), A-Stew (facebook.com/djastew), Cafeteria Frietsch (facebook.com/djmikefrietsch), DJ Wubson (facebook.com/djwubsonofficial), s@urn (soundcloud.com/s0aib), Slap Sauce (soundcloud.com/slap-sauce). Free before 10:30 p.m. $5 After. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Industry Bar Room, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100 or facebook.com/events/1641067442785449.Circus Mutt! No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Dave B & The Hotshots. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

>Friday 22 Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. Thank Friday it’s Dr. Nat at 5:30; then Jennifer Antkowiak with Cabaret Open Mic! 9 p.m. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Buzz Tremblay - Back and Backed - With Richy Stmichel and Jeff Benton - National Grill at Blackstone National Golf Club. Buzz is Back and Backed. Buzz Tremblay is back from his medically induced retirement to do what he has always done, entertain everyone with his voice and guitar. The Central Mass music veteran will be backed by his old pals, Richy Stmichel and Jeff Benton. 6:30-9 p.m. Blackstone National Golf Club, 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton. 508-865-2111. Dan Kirouac. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for over twenty-five years. When not busy with tribute band BEATLES FOR SALE, solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie rock

and pop songs. More information at dankirouac.com. 6:30-9 p.m. Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6538 Townsend, 491 Main St., West Townsend. 978-597-5644. Poor Howard Stith Blues. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Belit. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Guitar Shorty: “Blues On Fire”. At 16 Guitar Shorty, aka David Kearney, joined Ray Charles and his band for a year. At 17 he recorded a single under the direction of Willie Dixon. Guitar Slim lured him away to New Orleans to be in his band. Soon Shorty formed his own group and became the house band at the legendary Dew Drop Inn where he played with greats like T Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner and Little Richard. It took a job with Sam Cooke to get 19 year old Shorty to the West Coast. In 1961 he met his wife, Marcia, in Seattle and he got Jimi Hendrix, for a brother-in-law. The young Hendrix often came to see Shorty play and they were friends until Jimi’s untimely death. Shorty rolled back to Los Angeles after that and cut his first full album there, winning his first W.C. Handy Award. $18 advance; $22 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494. Karaoke. DJ & Dancing 12:30 a.m.-2 a.m. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Root Land Band with guest Acustic Thunder. Join us for



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History is alive and well in LeominsterBodanza publishes fourth book, to hold book signing June 25

By Champion Editor Lindsay SauvageauIt’s been awhile, since 1996 in fact, but commitment, hard work and solid teamwork

have once again brought a championship title home to Leominster, hoisted proudly above the heads of the Leominster Blue Devils Baseball Team.

Head Coach Richard Barnaby said their goal from day one had been the championship, and Barnaby had no doubt his team could pull it off. Not only did he see their potential, but he’d seen a team bring home the title before. After all, he was the starting third baseman on the 1996 team that

won the last title. This is the fourth title in Blue Devil baseball history.“This was the perfect ending to an

The perfect ending

The Blue Devils Leominster High School Baseball Team with the trophy they won on

Saturday at Holy Cross in Worcester.Continued on page 17

Continued on page 17


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Special guest Acustic Thunder followed by the Root Land Band. LIVE at Beatniks! $5 After 8 (All proceeds go directly to the bands). 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatniks, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. ORCHARD, Adaptor/Adaptor and more. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Andy Cummings and The Swingabilly Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Bottlefight, Demons Alley, RoadHorse, and Heavy Necker. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. David Bowie Tribute Show. Join Niki Luparelli, Dapper Dan Burke, and the Gold Diggers as they celebrate everyone’_s favorite Thin, White Duke with a loving journey through the David Bowie Songbook. Old Hollywood Glam meets Glam Rock It’s DAVID BOOBIE! Some press about Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers covering Bowie. 21+.$10. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/events/1507143159499643. DJ Jay Senior. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. L & M Rhythm Kings. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Sluggo. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Take Two. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. The SGS Project Featuring Ron Stacy-Jeff Goulet-Jesse and Glenn Sargent~Dance Rock Classics. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. KAS BAR, Southwest cutoff rte 20. Windfall. Classic rock hits all night! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. McGUIGGAN’S PUB, 546 Washington St., Whitman. 781-447-7333 or mcguigganspub.com. Tequila Bonfire. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long. No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

>Saturday 23 John Polce. John has toured the US and England, and has fans wherever he plays! Always a great performance! So put down that remote, close that app, and come live life LIVE! $4 Donation. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. Time to be determined. 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Open Mic Jam 1st Saturday of month with The Old’school Band. 8 a.m.-noon. 3-G’s

Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show at Kimball Farm. Every Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting) ~ 1-5 p.m. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. Free. 1-5 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or facebook.com/events/456013414533032.The Fab Four. 2-8 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. PE James at the Grill on the Hill! Come and sing along to your favorite acoustic classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s at Worcester’s best place to see the sun set! Great food, drinks, and music! ! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. grill-on-the-hill.com. JAZZED UP Trio Live with MAURO DePASQUALE. If you like Sinatra, Buble’, Connick Jr, Bennett, you will LOVE JAZZED UP as they present a romantic blend of jazz classics and American Songbook Classics. JAZZED UP plays “The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven!” Features: Singer/Pianist Mauro DePasquale; Drummer Ed Conely; and Bassist Phil Madison. (Facebook.com/jazzedupmusic) (jazzedup.net) No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-8331. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing & singing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth.” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Thomas Babatunde. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S GRILLE. I’ll be playing all your favorite Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock Hits! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems, Sean performs in a wide variety of venues and for many weddings, parties, charitable and corporate events throughout New England. Fullerton was voted the 2010 Worcester Music Awards “Best Solo Act”, nominated “Best Blues/R&B Act” in 2010 and 2011, and nominated again for “Best Solo Act” in 2012. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 7:30-10:30 p.m. TERRY O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB, 45 Union St., Newton Center. 617-964-9275 or terryoreillys.com. Cara Brindisi. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dope Slap. Rock & Top 40 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Joe Macey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Ladies of the Blues Showcase. Featuring Toni Lynn Washington, Diane Blue & Lisa Mann. TONI LYNN WASHINGTON is considered Boston’s Queen of the Blues, where she has a long and storied history. Raised in a procession of gospel choirs in North Carolina, she settled in New Orleans and shared the stage with blues/soul legends like Jackie Wilson, Johnny Adams, Big Joe Turner, Sam and Dave and Bobby Blue Bland. She worked regularly in clubs all over New Orleans, before touring in the 1960s with the USO in the U.S. and Asia. Boston’s DIANE BLUE is a soul-stirring vocalist, skillful harmonica player and a crowd-pleasing entertainer. Voted “Outstanding Female Singer” in The Blues Audience 2011 Readers’ Poll, Ms. Blue is a soulful and sassy performer with a strong

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and energetic delivery, serving up her own spin on soul, blues and R&B. She won the 2010 Massachusetts Blues Challenge, earning the honor of competing at the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Powerhouse bassist and frontwoman LISA MANN is a proud inductee into the Cascade Blues Association_s Hall of Fame after winning the Muddy Waters Award for Bass Player of the Year three times in a row. In Nov of 2012, Lisa took home the Muddy for Bass yet again, and to top that off, she took home Female Vocalist of the Year and her _Really Good Band_ won Contemporary Blues Act of the Year. $16 advance; $20 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or bullrunrestaurant.com. Cosmic Slim & His Intergalactic Plowboys. Jug-bandy, rhythm-and-bluesy, country-rocky, jam-bandy eclectic electric music expressly designed for toe-tapping and rug-cutting. From the Mississippi Sheiks to Buck Owens, Burrito Brothers to Nat King Cole, Slim’s roots run deep and wide, guaranteeing a good time to be had by all. $5 cover $5. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. The FEAR NUTTIN BAND returns. with Tommy Leonard Band and more. FNB Official (fearnuttinband.com/ New Album Out NOW! itun.es/us/0bWtI Merch Store: fnb.bigcartel.com/ Fear Nuttin band is an all original reggae/rock style band that is driven to write honest and real music. Comprised of 3 members from Jamaica and 3 from the United States FNB has developed a sound that combines elements of Reggae, Rock,Hip Hop, Hardcore, Dancehall and Metal drawing on their cultural diversity to make the mix true and real. This is demonstrated by the one of a kind live show full of energy and good vibes that has blended well with bands they have

shared the stage or toured with like SOJA, Toots and the Maytals, Warped Tour, Streetlight Manifesto, Kanye West, Sublime, Pepper, Rebelution, Reel Big Fish, Steel Pulse and many others Roosta / vocals, Prowla / vocals, Christafari BoomBlaze Regan / guitar, Jay Chung / guitar & vocals, Felix Fantasia / bass. Mike Fuchs / drums Tommy Leonard’s FULL BAND will be here as well, facebook.com/tommy.leonard.756 $8. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/fearnuttinband. April’s Fools. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck for our first appearance ever at the PACC of Webster. We’ll be playing our own special blend of Classic Rock, Blues, Alt Rock and party favorites that you will want to dance to all night long, plus, you can try to win a copy of our AT Demo CD, or our AT DVD if you can answer one of our trivia questions! Let’s make it a night that Webster and the PACC won’t soon forget, Trainwreck fans- be there to party with your favorite Auntie! No Cover, 21+! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Polish American Citizens Club (PACC), 37 Harris St., Webster. 508-943-9716 or facebook.com/events/299366486909693/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular. Deranged Youth, Hold Ups, ze Up, and The Outsiders Punkabilly Rebels! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So. Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. Jubilee Gardens. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. King Moonracer. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494 or facebook.com/#!/KingFrigginMoonracer?ref_type=bookmark.

Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The Usual Suspects. Classic rock hits and much more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Bobby Hogan & Sugarcreek. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Jubilee Gardens. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Hit the Bus. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

>Sunday 24 Karaoke. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. To Be Determined 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Jazz Brunch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show at Kimball Farm. Every Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting) ~ 1-5 p.m. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. Free. 1-5 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or facebook.com/events/456013414533032.

Concert at the Canal: Zotos and Jewell. BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC, LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET FOR THIS OUTDOOR CONCERT. Zotos and Jewell Paul Zotos and Mark Jewell - an acoustic singing Duo singing oldies and contemporary music, writing songs since 1968. 3:30-5 p.m. River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge. 508-278-7604. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 4-8 p.m. Cabby Shack Restaurant, 30 Town Wharf, Plymouth. 508-746-5354 or cabbyshack.com. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. . 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s out on the Patio. Best Pizza’s & Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. Come on out! ! 5-8 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Hangover Hour at 5pm; then Andy Cummings 8:30pm. No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH


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BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at [email protected]. Free. 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Funky Jazz Sundays. 21 plus doors at 6 p.m .Every first and third Sunday. 8 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J. End the weekend right with DJ Matty J, Karaoke, HD videos and old school jams. Early start at 8 p.m. Come down for a little while or party all night! Patio open weather permitting! No cover charge. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. Country Night. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

>Monday 25 Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. Time to be determined. 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Blue Monday - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. 9 p.m.-midnight. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/BopNPopJazzOrganization.

>Tuesday 26 Karaoke. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. To Be Determined 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Two Left - Blues Jam. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar) and Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass)Jam original and favorite blues tunes. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995.

TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at [email protected]. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209

610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000.Dam Chick Singer. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Hip Hop Tuesdays. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Hosted by Elijah Divine (Open) End of the night cypher. DJ Showcase (Rotating Turntablist) Resident Bboys (Top Rock) Different artists every week! 21+ $5 cover $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis Note that you must be 21+ years of age. 9 p.m.-midnight. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

>Wednesday 27 Karaoke. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. To Be Determined 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Chris Reddy - Sponsored by Narragansett. 5-7 p.m. Sunset Tiki Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700. West Boylston Ukulele Club. Jim Webster of Nashua River Instruments and Rich “Amazing Dick” Leufstedt lead ukulele songs, tunes, and lessons outdoors at Pinecroft Dairy. All ages and abilities welcome. Pre-registration is not required, just show up and play!

Please bring your own chair. Sponsored by the West Boylston Arts Foundation in support of school arts & music. (donations to support school arts & music welcome). 6:30-8 p.m. Pinecroft Dairy, 555 Prospect St., West Boylston. 508-853-0717. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at [email protected]. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000.Johnny Romance’s Open Mic. Wednesday nights! 8-11

p.m. Open Mic night with Johnny Romance, Bring your instrument, comedy, spoken word, acoustic karaoke with lyrics over 400 songs! 8-11 p.m. Primetime pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. Loveshackmusic.com. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Wacky Wednesday Open mic Jam with Mark. Come down and sign up to jam with Mark 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC NIGHT W/WIBBLE @ MONDO’S. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to [email protected]. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP, there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret. 8-11 p.m. Mondos, 6 Gillespie Road, Charlton. Punk show with The Union Boys, SLITSTITCH, Satch: SENZU and hosted by comedian Josh Hackett. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/829566250388841/832597866752346. Karaoke. Come down to Jillian’s of Worcester for Karaoke every Wednesday night! Wednesdays at Jillian’s is also Ladies Night which means all ladies, eat and play for . Complementary tortilla chips with salsa, vegetable crudities, and chocolate fountain with fresh fruit! Ladies also play pool for and receive a $5 game card for the arcade! 8:30-1:30 p.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Clayton Willoughby. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

artsADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com/Index.htm.Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu.ArtsWorcester, News from Nowhere: Photographs by Cade Overton, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: . 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org.Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org.Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library.Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Expression Now and Then”, an exhibit of pen & ink and charcoal prints by Thomas Savageau, Through Aug. 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book.Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu.Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com.College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website.Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org.EcoTarium, Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 21. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members . Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org.Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html.Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org.Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu.Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu.Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or wwwframedintatnuck.com.Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org.Funky Stuff, 11am-7pm Tues-Sat. Bringing the funk to Worcester through Fine Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables. We support local art, and we think you should too! 97C Webster St., Worcester. 508-755-5463.

ARTS ROCK! Music & Circus Extravaganza takes over Goodale Park in West Boylston this Saturday, August 23, from 2-10 p.m. The West Boylston Arts Foundation brings a variety of live music, from country singer Erin Ollis, to R&B band Little Sugar & The Big Spoonful, and other entertainment, including a performance by the Boston Circus Guild Comedy Juggling Show and a car smash to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Mill Restaurant will serve pulled pork, chicken wings and other barbecue-style food. Gates open at 2 p.m. Admission is free before 4 p.m. After that time, admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students 13-18 years old and free for kids younger than 12. Buy four passes and get one free. Proceeds support school arts and music programs and renovations to the high school auditorium. Goodale Park, Goodale Street, West Boylston. Learn more at wbaf.org.


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for 6 men 20’s-60’s, 4 women 20’s - 60’s and 1 girl 10-14. Girls are asked to come to the audition with braided pigtails. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. For more information, contact us (508) 248-5448, at [email protected] or our website pastureprime.org 7-9:30 p.m. Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Call 508-248-5448.

fairs/festivals>Saturday 23 Holden Days 2014. The day_s activities will get underway at 9 a.m. with a parade down Holden_s Main Street. Participants include Civil War re-enacters, antique cars, local dance performers, area businesses and non-profits. A sampling of this year_s activities includes: musical performances on the Main Stage by renowned bands Eddie Scheer and the Holden Days All-Stars and The Shakers Band; a kids and family DJ Dance Party in the Kids Court, bandstand performances by local artists and an auto showcase featuring the Worcester Model A Club and the New England Model T Club. In addition, visitors can stroll through the Marketplace which promotes area businesses and non-profits; the Food Court; Art Lot; Craft Corner; sidewalk sales; and the Kids_ Court which features a Civil War Reenactment, the Roaming Railroad, slot-car racing, face-painting, games and more. Now visitors don_t have to worry about parking! The WRTA is offering roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the parking lots of the Dawson Elementary School, 155 Salisbury Street, and Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main Street, in Holden to the center of town. The buses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Street, Holden, MA, Main St., Holden. 508-829-9220 or wachusettareachamber.org/hdayapp.htm. ARTS ROCK! Music & Circus Extravaganza! ARTS ROCK! Music & Circus Extravaganza! featuring Crocodile River Music, Erin Ollis, Little Sugar & The Big Spoonful, A Ton of Blues, The Delta Generators, plus the Boston Circus Guild jugglers and fire dancers; Diane Kelley Dancers; charity car smash for the American Diabetes Association; and BBQ by The Mill Restaurant. Proceeds used to support school arts & music programs. before 4 pm. After 4pm, admission is for kids under 12 yrs., $5 students 13-18 yrs., and $10 adults. Buy 4 tickets and get a 5th admission. 2-10 p.m. Goodale Park, Crescent St., West Boylston. facebook.com/#!/ArtsRock.

>Sunday 24 8th Annual King St Block Party at Stone Soup. 8th Annual King Street Block Party- Stone Soup Community Center at Stone Soup Artist Activist Collective and Community Resource Center, 4 King Street, Worcester, Ma. More about Stone Soup, Worcester Roots and SAGE Alliance Stonesoupworcester.org/ worcesterroots.org/ worcestersagealliance.org/ telegram.com/article/20120711/NEWS/107119837/1116 The One Love Café Album was conceived during a gig at its eponymous venue. All songs are originals composed between March 2013 and November 2013, by Fernanda Pereira. FernNanda.com Solo show, guitar and vocals. I’ll perform a set of classic social movement music from Brazil and the US, conveying the influence of artistic expression in culture and in the progress of history. 3-7 p.m. Stone Soup Community Center, 4 King St. eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-king-street-block-party-stone-soup-community-center-tickets-12548229091.


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purchasing day?30 ___ Lanka31 Tabloid worker32 Christina of “Black Snake Moan”33 Glasgow residents36 Dwarf with glasses39 Vegas night sight42 E-mail address symbols45 Diner player

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Ariens ST 524 Snowblower

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366-7541

Gas Chain Saw 14 inches.

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Greenhouse 12ft.8" x 13ft.10".

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Maytag Washer Electric. 3

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3058

Motorized Lathe Wood turning

lathe. Asking $245.00. 978-422-

7481

Power Flex Exerciser Golds

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lent Condition $125.00. 508-865

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Sears Treadmill Lfiestyler 2808

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Condition. $150.00. 978-537-

9786

FOR SALE

Fresh Picked Basil

Large bunches.

Great for Pesto! $3.50 each.

Princeton. 978-464-2978

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King Student Sax in Good

Condition Professional Tuned

in 2013. A good alternative to

renting. $250 978-464-5099

FURNITURE

a NEW QUEEN pillow top

mattress set - $149

New in plastic. Can deliver.

Call Luke 774-823-6692

WANTED TO BUY

Cash for Stamp Collections

Will evaluate or buy.

Stamp questions?

Call Ron 413-896-3324

WANTED TO BUY

Military items,

veteran buying,

American WWI, WWII, Korea,

Vietnam or earlier. Also, Ger-

man, Japanese, Italian etc.

Please call 978-928-1238

Wanted-Any Kind of Bicycles

1-100+ Racing, mountain, old,

new, etc. Cash paid.

Call Dennis 508-277-7513

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Come to the FLEA

at 242 Canterbury St.

Worcester MA 01603

Open EVERY Saturday from

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Rain or Shine!

We have vintage items, one of

a kind items, new items,

Building materials, office furni-

ture, records, old books, etc.

Dealers welcome - $15.00 per

table, set up at 7:00 a.m.

EDUCATION

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Private Piano Lessons

Patricia Knas, Bachelor of

Music; In home, all ages/levels,

flexible scheduling. 413-896-

1072 or [email protected]

PETS & ANIMALS

HORSES

Stall space available

Full board ($300) includes:

daily stall cleaning, daily

turnout, shaving, hay, and two

to three feedings a day. You

supply the grain and any sup-

plements the horse needs.

Horses are fed

7 a.m., 4 p.m. 8 p.m.

PRINCETON

Call 508-654-8819 for

more information.

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDNER Large 1BD

w/Entryway

& Office/Walk in Closet

Washer/dryer hookup in unit.

Open floor plan. Off street

parking. One space inside

parking available during snow

storms. Heat & Hot Water in-

cluded. 1st/last. $775.00/m.

Owner occupied. No smoking.

Avail October 1st. 978-630-

1754 leave message if no an-

swer.

Millbury, 2 bedroom $895,

newly renovated includes hot

water. Off street parking, on

site laundry. 1st and second,

508-839-5775 call for bonus!

Worcester

Greenhalgz Street

Spacious 2 BR Townhouse

$1195

508-852-6001

Paula SavardABR, CRB, CRS, GRI

Gail LentABR, CRS, GRI

SandraDeRienzo

ABR, GRI

Mark Gerber Tracy SladenTracy Page Anna MaryKraemer CRS

Moises Cosme Sherry Crocker

Linda Barry

(978) 537-4971 • 1-(800) 924-8666

Yasmin Loft

Paula K. AbermanAssociates, Inc.

2086 Main Street, Lancasterwww.paulasavard.com

Sterling $219,9003br 1 bath cape. Sterling town beach, residents only is

2 miles, spacious 8 room cape with detached garage.

Aberman Assoc. Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14

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Holden $244,900Bright and open 19883 br 2 bath ranch conveniently located

with open oak country kitchen w/breakfast bar. Living room

with FP and bow window. Central vac. Lots of hardwood and tile

fl oors. Family room, laundry, cedar closet and full bath in the

basement. Six panel pine doors. Oversized deck and nice back

yard. Easy access to highway. Owner is listing agent. Aberman

Assoc. Inc. Linda Barry 978-537-4971 x 60

TaraSullivan

Templeton $89,0002 br 1 1/2 bath townhouse. Estate sale. Spacious open

concept fi rst fl oor. Kitchen, dining area and living room. Large

bedrooms with good closet space. Lower level has full walk

out. NIce area to fi nish for future expansion. This is a 55+ unit.

Aberman Assoc Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15

www.gaillent.com

Leominster $124,000Bright sunny end, corner unit facing center common area. Fireplaced living room

with atrium doors leading to fi rst level deck, dining room and galley kitchen,

and convenient 1/2 bath complete the fi rst level. 2nd level features spacious

master bedroom, 2nd, bright, corner bedroom, with double closet, and full bath.

Partially fi nished lower level offers additional living space. Upgrade includes

boiler replacement. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42

Leominster $249,9004 br 3 bath Multilevel. Quiet cul de sac. Easy access to

highways, shopping. Families thrive with their own space. 4

bedrooms 2 full baths. Wall to wall carpet covers hardwoods

in bedroom level. Living area kit, lr, dr, enclosed porch, fenced

kennel sized yard. Family room level has exterior access.

3rd full bath on this level. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard

978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Fitchburg $249,0003 br 2 bath ranch. Custom built, one owner, Ranch style home w/ features too

numerous to include all. Dream kitchen w/ stainless appliances including dbl ovens,

granite countertops, breakfast Island with cook top gas range, cathedral ceiling w/

skylights. Details such as dental molding and custom lighting surround wet bar in

spacious living rm w/ skylights, oak beams & atrium door leading to cozy 2nd level

deck. Bruce wood fl ooring in dining rm, 2 bdrms, full bath & laundry. Much more, must

see. Aberman Assoc. Inc Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42

Lancaster $369,900Eagle Ridge Active adult community. One owner luxury ranch style home. Nicely upgraded

with hardwood fl ooring throughout. Kitchen with bow window overlooking rear yard with

stonewall and colorful landscaping. An abundance of maple cabinets with granite counters

in light fi lled kitchen. Open concept living room with fi replace leads to deck and stamped

concrete patio. Formal dining room. Second bedroom with full bath. Large fi rst fl oor

laundry room. Massive basement with full windows would make a wonderful recreation

room. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gaillent.com

Holden $249,900Sunny and bright 3 br, 2 full bath contemporary colonial featuring open fl oor plan,

cathedral ceilings, hardwoods,1st fl oor laundry, and new kitchen cabinets/granite

2014. Master suite offering cathedral ceilings, balcony, bath. Located on 0.82

acre 1 mile from center of town with babbling stream at side of yard. Electric

panel for backup generator. This house was rebuilt with new second fl oor addition

in 2004/2005. Aberman Assoc. Inc Linda Barry 978-537-4971 x 60

Bellingham $255,0002 br 1 bath bungalow. This home is a the end of a cul de sac adjacent

to Turbesi Park, no traffi c nice woods behind the house. The bathroom

was completely renovated from fl oor to ceiling with new plumbing, the

house has an updated electric wiring, the attick is big enough for a

master bedroom, it already has electic wiring. New Dining room, fl ooring,

hardwood and rugs. Aberman Assoc. Inc Mark Gerber 978-537-4971 x 63

Lunenburg $339,900Ever want to give ball room dance lessons? 26 x 54 addition with

steel carrying beams offers huge living family area with fi replace

, sliders to 84’ deck. Master suite with fi replace , balcony and

full bath. Almost an acre. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard

978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Sterling $299,800This is two houses, two separate lots offers as a package with the out buildings

at the corner of Research Drive. Seller will hook to town water. Separate septic

systems 320 Leominster Road is offered separately however seller will not

transfer title unless there is a buyer for all the property. 320 is a 2 bedroom

cape. 330 is a 6 room ranch with carport. There are 3 other buildings on the

land. Formerly a car dealership. Town zoning prohibit continued use. Aberman

Assoc. Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x14 www.paulasavard.com

Fitchburg $169,9002 br 1.5 bath townhome. Bridle Cross best. Newly painted

throughout 8/13. New dishwasher 11/13. wall to wall carpet

8/13, Aberman Assoc. Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14

www.paulasavard.com

OPEN HOUSEPAXTON-7 Camelot Dr.

Saturday 12pm-2pm.10 mins from Holden Center or Worcester.

Like new construction colonial. 3500 sq.ft. plus fi nished lower level. Large master bed-room w/fi replace. Updated granite kitchen and baths. Huge great room w/bar, pool table, hot tub. Heated

fenced pool. A lot of home for $399,900.00!

Also: 16 Acre Estate Lot - South St. for $105,900

O/B Maria Hopkins Associates 508-868-3538

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CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT

Holden - Spacious 2bdrm

townhouse wiith w/d hkup in

great location. $1550 includ-

ing heat. 508-667-7434

VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT

Ft Myers Beach

House-Rental

$3,200/mth wlk to beach.

2 BR, 1BA Non Smkg/no pets.

3-4 month rentals only.

508-847-4105

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE

1999 Road King Under 8,000

miles. Too many extras to list.

Always stored in room temper-

ature. $14,000.00 978-464-

5525 or 781-879-8275 cell

2008 Honda

Metropolitan Scooter

Black and gray. Mint cond. 469

miles. Asking $1650.00.

Includes helmet. 207-289-9362

OR 207-450-1492.

AUTO/TRUCK

1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4

5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Reg-

ular cab. Black. Cap, hitch.

Good shape. $3975.00

978-422-8084

2000 Ford F150

Flareside Pickup Showroom

condition

inside and out. 100K miles.

All power, needs nothing.

$8000.00

Call 978-466-6043

AUTOS

1930 Ford Model A Huckster

22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA

508-829-2282

AUTOS

1976 Cadillac Fleetwood

Brougham

Sedan. 79k miles.

Grey exterior and interior.

Best Reasonable Offer

508-450-1063

[email protected]

1988 Mercedes-

Benz 300 SEL

6 cylinder gas. Very good

cond. Runs exc. $3500.00

195k miles. Located in

Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

2000 Mercury Sable Wagon.

131K miles. Exc. cond. inside

& out. Asking $2,200.00 Call

Kathy 978-728-4702

AUTOS

2000 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl. Au-

to, P.S., P.B., A/C, P.W., P.L.,

109K miles. Blue w/ tan interi-

or. Excellent cond. Call 508-

353-3827 508-353-3827

2001 Honda Accord Sedan

180000 miles. Dark Green ext/

Tan Leather int $2,495. Runs

great. [email protected] 508-

869-6326

2006 Honda S2000

Silver exterior Black interior.

Florida car new top. Less than

60k miles. $12,900

508-816-0141

2007 Hyundai Azera Dark

green. 4dr. Loaded. Under 40K

miles. Always been garaged,

mint cond. Asking $12,200.00

508-754-4670 Paxton

AUTOS

2008 Cadillac DTS 4DR.

White pearl/tan. Excellent con-

dition. 117K miles. Extras.

$12,900.00 978-751-1459

2009 Nissan Altima 4DR,

4CYL, Power roof, power

seats. Fully loaded. All orig.

Blk on blk. Alloys. Fully war-

rantied. Only 43K miles. One

owner. NADA price $15,700.00

Sbrogna’s Special $13,900.00

508-641-5599

Classic Car 1957 Chevy Bel

Air 4dr hardtop. Total frame off

resto. New 350 crate motor.

Appraised at $47,500, only

5,000 miles since resto.

$30,000 OBO. Call Len cell

508-789-3436 Millbury, MA

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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RUCHALA Chimney Sweeping

FLOORING/WALLPAPER

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CREATIVE FLOORS, INC

ELECTRICAL

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Your Central Mass HomeYour Central Mass HomeCall a specialist...

Maximum income limits, per household size, not to exceed 60% of AMI (gross income) 1 Persons 2 Persons $36,840 $42,120

Minimum income limits apply (please inquire for details)‘Head of household must be 62 years of age or older. Other household members must be at least 55 years of age.

For Information or an application please contact S-C Management Corp. at 508-799-3990, TTD 711 or email us at [email protected] or visit us at thehillsatpaxtonvillage.com.

Rent Includes:

* Professionally Managed-Elevator Bldg. * Maintenance Free Living* Heat and Hot Water Included* Community Center* Fitness Room* Walking Trails* Patio and Resident Garden

* Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans* Pet Friendly* Ample Closet Space* Additional Resident Storage* Designer Finishes* Smokefree building

BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE APARTMENT COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS* 62 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

Conveniently located at 260 Grove Street in Paxton, Massachusetts

Time is Running out! Almost Fully Occupied!www.thehillsatpaxtonvillage.com

Rents $896 One Bedroom $1,071 Two Bedroom

Open HouseSaturday 11am-3pmSunday 11am-2pm

REAL ESTATE



BOATS

1986 Stingray Super Sport

17 foot bowrider w/170hp Mer-

cruiser. This is a classic. Full

boat cover and bimini top.

Boat trailer is new. $4850.00

B/O Call Cliff 603-494-8219

Thunderbird 17.6 Fiberglass

90HP Power Trim outboard.

Roller trailer, Elec winch and all

equipment. Great for fishing or

diving. $1450.00 Call Stan

508-853-5796

CAMPERS/TRAILERS

24 ft Light Weight 2004 Terry

Dakota Travel Trailer Sleeps

7, bunk beds & full bed, 16ft

awning, A/C, Central heat, mi-

crowave & 3 burner stove. Dual

powered fridge/freezer. Loads of

storage, outdoor shower. 2 bat-

teries, travel septic. Like new.

$6900.00 OR B/O 508-579-6622

MUST SELL! 2011 Keystone

Bullet 27.8RLS Camper. Tow

package incl’d. One slide, bike

rack. 2 TV’s, A/C, heater. Full

BA. Can be towed by most ve-

hicles. $15,999.00 or B/O

978-602-0099

Truck Camper 1985

Bought new in 1991. Real Life

brand. Bathroom, shower, self

contained. 8ft truck bed.

$2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777

Utility Trailer, Heavy Duty

15" wheels, with removable

sides. 6’X 8’.

Located in Sutton, MA $650.00

774-287-0777

CAMPERS/TRAILERS

Utility Trailer.

Made from a 1970

Chevy short bed

pickup body.

Price reduced. $150.00

Call Larry 508-886-6082

Rutland MA.

Utility Trailer 5’ X 8’. Floor,

sides and gate are 3/4" pt. Re-

movable fold down gate in

rear. $1400 invested, asking

$800 firm. Can be seen in

Holden. 508-791-6444

JUNK CARS

We Buy and PICK UP

Your junk or wrecked cars

or trucks.

We Sell New

and Used Parts.

Airport Auto Parts, Inc.

56 Crawford St.

Leominster, MA 01453

978-534-3137

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Wheelchair Lift

for Handicap Van

Excellent condition.

Can demonstrate.

$1600.00 or B/O

978-840-2662

REPAIRS & SERVICES

Dick’s Auto Body

Collision Experts

Lifetime Guarantee In Writing

On All Collision Repairs.

Don’t let your insurance com-

pany tell you where you have

to have your vehicle repaired.

It is your right by law to

choose a registered repair

shop of your choice.

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SAFE ROADS DRIVING ACADEMYSAFE ROADS DRIVING ACADEMY

19 Prichard Street, Fitchburg MA 01420

INCLUDES:

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES

TOWN OF MILLBURYPublic Hearing Notice

Millbury Planning BoardIn accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachu-setts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal Offi ce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Steve Long, Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., property located at 40 Auburn Road, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Permit for a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovol-taic Installation under Article 4, Section 51 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws. The Applicant wants to construct a solar farm that has a nameplate capacity of approximately 650 kW DC. Plan is available to view in the Planning Offi ce. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above.Richard GosselinChairman8/21, 8/28/2014 MS

Sutton Planning BoardPublic Hearing Notice

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A § 5, the Sutton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Town of Sutton Zoning Bylaw.The hearing will be held on Monday, September 8, 2013 at 7:45 P.M. at the Sutton Town Hall. The following is a summary of the proposed changes; a copy of the proposed changes may be inspect-ed in the offi ce of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.1. To amend the Zoning Bylaw,

Section III.A. Table 1 to allow commercial kennels by Special Permit granted by the Planning Board in the Offi ce Light Indus-trial District (OLI). (By Petition)

2. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Sec-tion III.A. Table 1 to allow drive through windows on pharmacies by Special Permit granted by the Planning Board in the Business-Highway (B-2) and Offi ce Light Industrial (OLI) districts.

3. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section VI.K. to specify different requirements for different types of drive through windows.

4. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section VI.I. to require drainage calculations and mitigation on common driveways.

5. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section I.B. to correct M.G.L. citations in the defi nition of Day Care Center and Family Day Care Home.

6. To amend the General Bylaw to require that all new municipal structures utilize energy ef-fi ciency systems.

Jon Anderson, ChairmanSutton Planning Board8/21, 8/28/2014 MS

TOWN OF SUTTONSutton Planning BoardPublic Hearing Notice

In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.L of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Apartment Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the applica-tion of William Riggieri of 23 Hazel Street, Worcester, MA on behalf of Danielle and Gary Morris of 91 McClellan Road to construct a 1040 s.f. +/- accessory apartment at this location. The hearing will be held in the third fl oor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. A copy of the plans and application can be inspected in the offi ce of the Town Clerk during normal offi ce hours.Robert S. Largess Jr.,Chairman8/21, 8/28/2014 MS

To place your legal ad in Central Mass To place your legal ad in Central Mass Classifi eds, please call Carrie at 978-728-4302 or Classifi eds, please call Carrie at 978-728-4302 or

email [email protected] email [email protected] Deadline is Monday at noon.Deadline is Monday at noon.

TOWN OF SUTTONZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF

THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on September 4, 2014 at 7:30pm on the petition of Paul and Lynn Dahlin. The petitioners request a fi nding from MGL Ch.40A Sect. 6 and variances from Section III(B)(3)Table’s 2 and 3 of the town’s zon-ing bylaws to permit the tear down and rebuild of a single family home which will not meet the setback and lot coverage ratio require-ments. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 15 West Sutton Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #8, Parcel #41. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District.A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal offi ce hours in the Town Clerk’s Offi ce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated.Jeffrey FenuccioBoard of Appeals Clerk 8/21, 8/28/2014

TOWN OF SUTTONZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF

THE TOWN OF SUTTONIn accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on September 4, 2014 at 7:40pm on the petition of Kevin McCarthy. The petitioner request a fi nding from MGL Ch.40A Sect. 6 and variances from Section II(B)(3)Table 2 and 3 of the town’s zoning bylaws to permit the construc-tion of an attached garage which will not meet the front and side setback and lot coverage ratio requirements. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 7 West Sutton Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #8, Parcel #48. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal offi ce hours in the Town Clerk’s Offi ce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this vari-ance petition should appear at the time and place designated.Jeffrey FenuccioBoard of Appeals Clerk 8/21, 8/28/2014 MS

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family CourtWorcester Probate and Family Court

225 Main St.Worcester, MA 01608

508-831-2200CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Docket No. WO14P2485EA Estate of: William P Powers JrDate of Death: 06/01/2014To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Mark H Powers of Niantic CT requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Mark H Powers of Niantic CT be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 09/02/2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 08, 2014Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate08/21/2014 MS


How did you get into the dog walking business? I absolutely love walking dogs and I owe so much to Heidi Frank, owner of Doggone Fit, who hired me and showed me the ropes. She has a degree in Canine Science and many years of experience working with dogs. I happened to meet her at a surprise birthday party for a mutual friend, and she pretty much played fetch with my German shepherd the entire time. She had to!

Tell me about a typical day with the dogs?I head out in the morning, grab an iced coffee and pick up my adventure dogs. I like to put on some cool music on the way to get everyone jazzed up for our outing. We hit the trails and hike for about an hour or two, but sometimes we will go for a run or go swimming. The dogs spend the better part of the day with me, and may also come along for afternoon walk or a playgroup, then we head home. If I have time, I will pose them for a picture or take video for my Instagram where my clients follow me @erintookyourdog.

Is there training involved before a dog can be walked in a group? We always meet dogs and observe their behavior prior to introducing them to the pack. Safety is our No. 1 concern and we want to make sure they will be a good fit. Some dogs are taken on as individual walks, but the adventure trip is the most popular service we offer. We are constantly training, and I’ve found that many

dogs who are anxious or reactive can benefit from walking alongside a calm, focused pack. Their behavior eventually tends to reflect the energy of their peers.

Where are some of your favorite places around the city for walking? Our favorite places to hike in Worcester are the Cascades and East Side trails. Once in a while we’ll do a downtown walk.

Is this a rain or shine operation? Do you walk in the winter? Yes. We walk dogs rain, shine or snow. Several of our clients are doctors, they don’t get snow days so neither do we. We will, however, limit our time outside in cases of extreme heat or cold for the safety of the dogs.

On average how many dogs are you walking at a time? My adventure pack typically consists of about six to eight dogs.

What’s the most difficult breed you deal with in the walking business? Why? Beagles. [Laughs] Just kidding. Any breed can be difficult if not given proper boundaries and structure. I think this tends to happen more with very small dogs whose bad behavior persists without consequences because of their size.

These are the ones you see riding around in a car on their owners’

lap, climbing all over furniture, barking at everything. Yeah, those dogs will not be easy or pretty much anything

attached

to a flex leash, but I won’t get into that.

What are some of the easiest breeds to walk that might surprise people? Just as any breed can be difficult, any breed can be easy, as long as you are clear and consistent about your expectations. I have worked with many pit mixes and I have found that they have a capacity to change their behavior in a very short amount of time. The ones I’ve known have been very workable and eager to please, but I doubt that would surprise anyone. One of my favorite dogs is one cool cucumber who has been on my adventure team for years. I use him for training “dog-reactive” dogs because he remains calm and greets others appropriately. It may surprise people to learn that he is a chow mix.

Have you ever had a dog get off-leash or had a situation made tougher by the sheer fact that you have three additional dogs with you? Oh dear. Most of my adventure dogs can go off-leash, but I do have a few that are considered “flight risks.” I bring them along because they benefit from the exercise, but I always use extreme caution. One time I had a dog rip a leash out of my

hand as he jumped off the trail and into a pond for a swim. He came

out of the water and sheepishly trotted back over to “his pack.” I was definitely lucky to have

the other dogs there with me that time!

Does Worcester need a dog park? I have to advocate for the safety of my dogs and unfortunately the unpredictable nature of dog parks rules them out as an option for my pack. Young dogs need socialization, and the dog park could be a great place for them, but it could also quickly turn into a very bad experience for them. It’s so important that owners take an active role in behavior training. Learning about their dogs, their body language, etc. so that they can make a responsible decision about whether the dog park is an

appropriate place for them.

-Steven King, Writer and Photographer

Erin Freeland is a professional dog walker, combining her love for being outside with her love for animals. While her background is more equine than canine, Freeland has found many behavioral similarities between horses and dogs. Freeland, a longtime Holden resident, has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from MassArt. When off duty from dog walking, Freeman creates large-scale oil paintings. This week, Worcester Magazine takes a walk with Freeland and her canine friends to find out what it’s like to be a professional dog walker.

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