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Diabetescamp getsnew set ofowners

BARTON CENTERTAKES OVER JOSLIN

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLLVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

CHARLTON — Camp Joslin is under newownership.

The Barton Center for Diabetes EducationInc. has purchased the Charlton camp fromthe Joslin Diabetes Center, both partiesannounced Tuesday, Aug. 31 in a press release.The camp, which the Barton Center has oper-

‘Moo-ving’ ahead with Prime productionNEW THEATER GROUPGEARED FOR ADULTS


CHARLTON — Actors, actors, where artthou, actors?

That is the message Don Konopacki has sentout, in words other than Shakespeare’s, tolocal residents interested in joining the newPasture Prime Players performing arts group.The group, which Konopacki recently created,is seeking actors for its inaugural production,“Bell, Book and Candle,” written by John VanDruten.

“The play is about some modern day witch-es in New York City. One of them decides tocast a love spell on an upstairs neighbor main-ly for the purpose of revenge on a old enemyfrom college,” said Konopacki.

The group hopes its first production leads toa bright future of thespians producing awhole season of shows for area residents,Konopacki said. It has been rehearsing inDexter Hall in the Charlton Public Library, butis searching for a permanent home.

First, however, the group must establish afollowing, a process that started with itstongue-in-cheek name. Konopacki, formerly ofDouglas where he created the now defunct

New law snuffs out novelty lightersBY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL

VILLAGER STAFF WRITER

Don’t expect to find lightersthat look like toys on storeshelves anymore.

The state has banned the sale ofnovelty lighters, under a newlyenacted law, originally proposedby state Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D-Charlton. Gov. Deval Patrick

signed the bill Monday, Aug. 9,and it takes effect Friday, Oct. 1.

The law is intended to preventpeople from buying the devicesand accidentally causing a fire.Massachusetts is the 14th state toapprove such a statute, accordingto a press release from the statefire marshal’s office.

“There is a purpose for a lighter

and it shouldn’t be disguised asanything else,” Alicea said duringan interview last week. “It’s agreat step in helping children.”

Under the law, a lighter isdefined as a device that creates aflame and is designed to look like

Ryan Grannan-Doll photo

Don Konopacki rehearses a play with Dawn George. Both are members of the newly formed Pasture PrimePlayers performing arts group.

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Turn To PRIME, page 11

File/Shawn Kelley photo

A camper at Camp Joslin holds a lacrosse stick andlooks ready to play. The Charlton camp for childrenwith Type 1 diabetes has been bought by the opera-tors of the Clara Barton Camp in Oxford.

ALICEA-SPONSORED PROPOSAL SIGNED BY PATRICK

File photo

Novelty lighters, such as this one, arenow banned in the state.

A taste of (Old) Home in CharltonA taste of (Old) Home in Charlton


CHARLTON — Jesse Greenmight be a stranger to Charlton,but what he is making will not be.

Under the cool breezy weatherduring Monday’s 114th annualOld Home Day celebrations, hebegan carving a wood sculptureof Grizzly Adams and his bear. Itwill eventually be donated toCharlton Middle School, whosemascot is a grizzly. Students thereraised money for the project.

While some may not know, theman who inspired the old televi-sion series, John Capen Adams,is buried at Bay Path cemetery,feet from where Green carefullycrafted his work.

“So far, so good,” said a saw-dust-covered Green as he took abrief break from carving.

Green said he plans to eventu-ally finish the sculpture in hishometown of Medway and bringit back to the school.

“This whole thing is fun,”Green said. “Sawdust up thenose, that’s fun.”

Green’s sculptures were justpart of the myriad activities fea-tured at the town’s traditionalcelebration. The traditional frog-jump-ing contest, hosted by Police ChiefJames Pervier, was held, along with theparade. The Singing Trooper, formerState Police Trooper Daniel Clark, sere-naded the crowd, while other munchedon fried Oreos and other unhealthy fair

food.Down behind the athletic fields behind

the Charlton Public Library, anotherkind of wood-cutting was going on — thesecond annual lumberjack contest.Making a return from its debut appear-ance last year, men and women steppedup to the saw to cut an 8-inch piece of

wood as fast as they could. NasheenGagner and Kelly Apher hurriedlymoved their bucksaw back and forth asthey struggled to keep a rhythm. Theyfound it — they cut the wood in 58 sec-onds. Momentarily exhausted from theirefforts, the pair had big smiles on theirfaces afterward.

“Getting it started,” said Apher of thehardest part of the competition.

Others opted for a slower paced day.Bonnie Spinelli of Southbridge stoodquietly on the grass as she waited for her

EVENT FEATURES WOOD CARVINGS, FROG JUMPING AND MORE

Turn To HOME DAY, page 11

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Master chainsaw sculptor Jesse Green of Medway works on one of his masterpieces, a sculpture of Grizzly Adams and his bear, at Old Home Day. Jacob Landry, 10,of Charlton looks to his opponent, Chase Courville, as the two square off in the soap box race. For more photos from Old Home Day, please turn to Page 8.

Laprade enters BasicCadet Training in CO

Kyle J. Laprade has entered Basic CadetTraining at the U.S. Air Force Academy inColorado Springs, Colo., in preparation toenter the first academic year at the academy.

The six-week, two-phased orientation pro-gram must be successfully completed by thecadets prior to entering their freshman year.The training prepares men and women tomeet the rigorous mental and physical chal-lenges experienced by new cadets.

Phase one involves personal in-processing,orientation and training in the fundamentalsof being a cadet. Cadet trainees are preparedto adjust from civilian to military life and dis-

ciplines, and learn proper wear of the uni-form, saluting policies and procedures, drilland ceremony, marching and living quartersstandards.

During phase two, cadets train outdoors liv-ing in tents while learning to function in fieldconditions. Cadets apply and practice team-work, cohesion and learn to deal with physi-cally and mentally demanding situations.They complete the obstacle, confidence,assault, and leadership reaction courses, andparticipate in a rescue mission termedOperation Warrior.

He is the son of Dawn Laprade of Charltonand Bruce Laprade of Woodstock, Conn.

Laprade is a 2009 graduate of David ProutyHigh School in Spencer.

Arts Center accepting donations for yard sale

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Arts Center isaccepting donations for its annual yard sale.Donate items to QVCAH to sell or bring a set-

up and rent a space on the front lawn for $15.The yard sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 18from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please note: no clothes, TVs, computers,exercise equipment or books. Books can bedonated to the Got Books container in theback of the parking lot.

Contact the Arts Center to schedule a dropoff time or to reserve a space on the lawn.Visit its website at www.qvcah.org, call TheArts Center at (508) 764-3341 or [email protected].

Charlton church tosponsor dinner dance

St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is sponsor-ing a 110th Anniversary Dinner Dance from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at the SouthbridgeHotel and Conference Center.

Tickets are $45 per person. Please go towww.stjosephscharlton.com for more infor-mation.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS$100, 16 G French Road, Roy C. Lamotte Jr. toRoy C. Lamotte Jr. and Jeanne Lamotte.$250,000, 279 North Sturbridge Road, MarcA. Prudhomme and Patricia A. Prudhommeto Brian N. LaPorta and Robin R. LaPorta.$100, 47 New Spencer Road, Thomas P. Cookto Thomas P. Cook and Cindy J. Cook.$1, 20 Ponnakin Hill Road, Mark W. Benoit toChristine M. Benoit.$315,000, 40 Glen Echo Shore Road, JohnPaquette and Debra M. Paquette to Paul D.Judd.$2,000,000, 150 Richardson Corner Road,Joslin Diabetes Center Inc. to Barton Centerfor Diabetes Education Inc.

CHURCH LISTINGS• Charlton Federated Church, 64 Main St.,Pastor james Chase, 248-5550, Sunday worship10:30 a.m.• Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond HillRoad, 248-4488,www.charltonbaptist.org, Sundayworship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.• Charlton City United Methodist, 74 StaffordSt., P.O. Box 387, 248-7379, www.gbgm-umc.org,Sunday worship 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.• City United Methodist Church Web site:Charltoncityumc.com• St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Ext, 248-7862, www.stjosephscharlton.com, SaturdayVigil Mass 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 8 a.m.,Sunday Family Mass 10 a.m., Sunday LifeTEENMass 5 p.m., Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.• Hope Christian Fellowship, 6 Haggerty Road,248-5144• Assemblies of God Southern New EnglandDistrict Headquarters, Route 20, 248-3771,snedag.org, Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.• Jehovah’s Witnesses, Route 169, 765-9519• Lamblight Christian Church, 166 WorcesterRoad (Route 20), Charlton, Ma 01507, Rev.Stephen Wade, 508-847-6448, Sunday Worship10:30 a.m.,Bible Study Wed 7:30 p.m.,www.visitlamblight.com

THEY SAID IT

“We’re just banning somethingthat looks like toys. I’m sure there

will be some people who feel that weprobably stepped on a boundary.”

— State Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D-Charlton, on thenewly approved ban on the sale of novelty lighters,

which he originally proposed.

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Board of Selectmen (248-2206):Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays...........................................7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays..............................7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.Fridays ............................... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m.Town Clerk (248-2249):Monday to Thursday.............10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Fridays....................................................ClosedFirst and Third Tuesday............5:30 to 7 p.m.

PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452)Mondays, Wednesdays.......9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays, Thursdays .........9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.Fridays, Sundays ..................................ClosedSaturday...............................9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250)Monday to Friday................... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.For emergencies, dial 911

FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299)Monday to Friday................... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

POST OFFICESCharlton Center Post Office......(800) 275-8777Charlton City (01508) ................ (800) 275-8777

SCHOOLSDudley-Charlton Regional School District ......................................................(508) 943-6888Charlton Elementary School ......................... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435Heritage School ........................ (508) 248-4884Charlton Middle School.............(508) 248-1423Shepherd Hill Regional High School......................................................(508) 943-6700Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical

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Tenant rights explainedLIBRARY PROGRAM UNTANGLES COMPLEX ISSUE

BY GUS STEEVESVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

SOUTHBRIDGE — A good ruleof thumb if you’re a renter is geteverything you expect from yourlandlord in writing. And viceversa.

But the reality of tenant/land-lord law is often more complexthan that, according to attorneyLeticia Richman of the LegalAssistance Corporation ofCentral Massachusetts. She sum-marized several aspects of thatlaw — including kinds of tenancy,security deposits and fees,required notices, discrimination,lead removal and the new foreclo-sure eviction law — at the JacobEdwards Library Thursday, Aug.26.

“People don’t know what kindsof fees are legal, so people oftenpay for credit checks and otherthings that aren’t legal,” shenoted as an example afterward.As another, she noted many ten-ants aren’t aware that the lawrequires landlords to put theirsecurity deposits in a bankaccount and pay interest on itannually, that landlords can’tdecline a tenant because they’reon Section 8, and that landlordscan’t refuse to rent an apartmentto a family with children becauseof lead paint.

She acknowledged that somelandlords have legitimate finan-cial concerns about remedyingsuch paint, but said there are

grants and loans available to helpwith that work.

“Nobody is obligated to enterthe rental market as a business,”Richman said. “If you do so, thereis a cost to doing so. … [Not hav-ing the money] may mean they’rejust not equipped to be in thisbusiness.”

To Health Director JamesMorin, however, the issues aremore complex than that. He saidhe has “seen some tenants get badlegal advice” on how to deal withtenancy problems.

In this economy, Morin said hehas often seen apartments where“the head counts are off.” By that,he means it may be a three-bed-room and the landlord expectsthree or four people, but aninspection for other reasons finds“eight people and a couple ofpets.”

Typically, he said the landlordswho make a business out of rent-ing apartments are better atmaintaining their properties anddealing with the tenants than arethose who simply have propertyas an investment. He sees bothgroups, and noted where the land-lords reside — that is, in town orelsewhere — doesn’t matter asmuch as that professionalism.Owner-occupants (about 15 per-cent of all landlords) almostalways take better care of theirbuildings than absentees ofeither type, Morin added.

In any such relationship,

though, the biggest problemsoften stem from misunderstand-ings of expectations that weren’twritten down. In most cases, hesaid, it’s in a tenancy-at-willarrangement that “the deal goesbad,” and lately the problemissues have often been mold andwho has responsibility for egress-es, stairs, driveways and othershared areas.

“The economy is crunching thetenants and the landlords are try-ing to make repairs, but can’tafford the money,” he observed.That situation only adds to thetown’s long-term need to improveits multi-family housing stock interms of energy efficiency, safetyand other upgrades, promptingMorin to add, “It would be nice toget block grants to fix all the[apartment] buildings in town.”

Richman essentially agreed,saying, “There’s always moreneed than funding; it’s just exac-erbated now.”

The recession is often leavingboth landlords and tenants onshaky ground. In some cases, ten-ants “are being foreclosed on andmoving to another building thatgets foreclosed on, so they’rebeing shifted around,” she said.

The new state foreclosure law(MGL Chapter 186A) aims tomake those tenants more stableby prohibiting what Richmansees as a common practice —when big banks take ownership,they often evict all of their ten-

ants, even the ones who have beenpaying on time. Now, such evic-tions can only be for “just cause,”and even then only after the newowner has “posted in a prominentlocation in the building; mailedby first class mail to each unit;and slid under the door of eachunit in the building a documentstating the names, addresses, andtelephone contact information ofthe foreclosing owner, the build-ing manager or other representa-tive of the foreclosing ownerresponsible for the managementof such building and stating theaddress to which rent and use andoccupancy charges shall be sent.”

In tenant-at-will cases, the newlandlord can go to court “to claimthe rent is unreasonable and set anew use and occupancy rate,” butthe law specifically states, “A bonafide lease between the foreclosed-upon owner and the lessee orproof of rental payment to theforeclosed-upon owner shall bepresumed reasonable.”

A page summarizing varioustenant rights (but predating thenew law) is available at the state’sOffice of Consumer Affairs andBusiness Regulation webpage;use the search mode atwww.mass.gov.

Gus Steeves may be reached at(508) 909-4135, or by e-mail [email protected].

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People with green thumbs now need lessland to try their hands at farming.

After a previous attempt to do so died incommittee, the Legislature approved protect-ing farms of at least two acres and $1,000 inannual production from local zoningrequirements as an amendment to therecently passed economic development bill.For years, the requirement has been eitherfive acres in any zone or any acreage in agri-cultural zones, and neither had a productionquota.

To Charlton Selectman Kathleen Walker,who is toying with the idea of planting herproperty in corn next year and currentlygrows a few other things, including potatoes,the idea’s a necessary one to encourage ahealthier food supply.

“I got involved this year for the first timewith a farmer’s market in Charlton,” shesaid, noting it prompted her to “take on apersonal study” of food-related issues that“leads me naturally in the direction of grow-ing some of my own food.”

Specifically, Walker argued, the fact amajority of our food today needs to betrucked in from elsewhere and thus needspreservatives, pesticides and other chemi-cals has led to a less nutritious food supply.Even though local farms may not be strictlyorganic, the fact they don’t have to transporttheir produce very far makes them “moreorganic” than the big corporate agribusi-nesses, she said.

“What I’m starting to understand is thehealth benefit of buying locally,” she added.“The quality [of food] has deteriorated fromwhat our grandparents ate.”

The new law amends Mass. General LawsChapter 40A, Section 3, by allowing two-acreuses in non-agricultural zones “if the sale ofproducts produced from the agriculture,aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, flori-

culture or viticulture use on the parcel annu-ally generates at least $1,000 per acre basedon gross sales dollars.” By adding that phras-ing, such miniature farms are now protectedunder the existing statement that “No zoningordinance or by-law shall regulate or restrictthe use of materials, or methods of construc-tion of structures regulated by the statebuilding code, nor shall any such ordinanceor by-law prohibit, unreasonably regulate, orrequire a special permit” for agriculturaluses.

Under MGL Chapter 128, Section 1A,which defines agriculture, the amendmentopens such parcels to various crops, horses,poultry, swine, bees and “other domesticatedanimals used for food purposes,” fur produc-tion and forestry. The new mini-farms arestill not eligible for conservation restrictionsand the tax breaks that come with themunder Chapter 61A, however, since they’retoo small.

Long-time Southbridge farmer andAgricultural Commissioner George Parenthas mixed feelings about the change.

“It should encourage [more farming], butmay not because the cost of doing agricul-ture is expensive,” Parent said. He predictedit’s more likely to promote ”hobby” farmsthan those who grow commercially, althoughhe noted having more farms visible andmore publicity could encourage others to tryit.

According to an article in the July 2009Monthly Review, agroecologist MiguelAltieri, small-scale practices have been keyto protecting the environment and ”food sov-ereignty.” It’s available online atwww.monthlyreview.org/090810altieri.php.

“For centuries the agricultures of develop-ing countries were built upon the localresources of land, water, and otherresources, as well as local varieties andindigenous knowledge. This has nurturedbiologically and genetically diverse small-

holder farms with a robustness and a built-inresilience that has helped them to adjust torapidly changing climates, pests and dis-eases,” Altieri wrote. “…The new models ofagriculture that humanity will need includeforms of farming that are more ecological,biodiverse, local, sustainable, and sociallyjust. They will be rooted in the ecologicalrationale of traditional small-scale agricul-ture, representing long established examplesof successful community-based local agri-culture.”

Among other things, Altieri notes that“small farms are much more productive thanlarge farms if total output is consideredrather than yield from a single crop.”

That’s often because they have multiplecrops in a single field (“polyculture”) asopposed to modern agribusiness’s tendencyto plant huge swathes of land in a single crop(“monoculture”), he noted. Such polycul-tures are commonly planted based on long-term knowledge of what plants grow welltogether. One of the most famous examplesis what has been dubbed the “Three Sisters”of Native American agriculture — maize,beans and squash. The beans literally growup the corn stalks and provide the soil withnitrogen, while the low-growing squash helpsuppress weeds.

Applying such a concept to a contextAmericans might understand, Altieri arguessmall polyculture systems tend to be moreprofitable for the same amount of land and“more resilient to climate change.”

“In the United States the smallest two-hectare farms produced $15,104 per hectareand netted about $2,902 per hectare,” hewrote. “The largest farms, averaging 15,581hectares, yielded $249 per hectare and nettedabout $52 per hectare.”

Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) 909-4135, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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Editor’s Note: The meetings listed beloware compiled from Town Hall listings. TheCharlton Villager is not responsible for anymeetings that are subsequently cancelled,rescheduled or otherwise changed from thepostings below. We encourage readers tocall or visit Town Hall to verify meetingdates and times. Meetings published in theCharlton Villager include only those with aspecific date listed.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13

The Financial Planning Subcommitteewill meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library.

The Bay Path Regional VocationalTechnical High School BuildingSubcommittee will meet at 6 p.m. at theschool.

The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30p.m. in the Public Library.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14

The Library Board of Trustees willmeet at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library.

MONDAY, SEPT. 20

The Financial Planning Subcommitteewill meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meetat 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30p.m. in the Town Hall.

MONDAY, SEPT. 27

The Financial Planning Subcommitteewill meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library.The Historic District Commission willmeet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.The Historical Commission will meet at 7p.m. in the Town Hall.The Bay Path Regional Vocation TechnicalHigh School Committee will meet at 6 p.m.at the school.

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PALMER — Five local firefighters werearraigned Friday, Sept. 3 in Palmer DistrictCourt on charges of arson, allegedly in con-nection with three intentionally set fires earli-er this summer.

The call firefighters were arrested lastThursday evening following an investigationconducted by state Fire Marshal Stephen D.Coan’s office in conjunction with HampdenCounty District Attorney William Bennett’soffice.

The individuals arrested and arraigned areBrian Findley of Ashford, Conn., Dylan

Lajeunesse of Holland, Patrick Elliot ofCharlton, Donnie Moores of Brimfield andJordan Frank of West Brookfield.

Elliot and Frank are members of theBrimfield Fire Department and Lajeunesse isa member of the Holland Fire Department,while Findley and Moores are members ofboth.

All individuals are between the ages of 18and 20 years old.

The arson charges stem from three blazesseveral weeks apart in June and July of thisyear.

On June 15, a fire was set at 153 Paige HillRoad in Brimfield. A second Brimfield firewas set exactly one week later at 151Washington Road. On July 13, a fire was set at6 Chandler Road in Holland.

All local news outlets previously reportedthe Holland fire as having taken place onValley Drive. The discrepancy was correctedby Coan’s office.

All three fires took place in the early morn-

ing hours of Tuesdays, and were in remoteareas of the two towns. Each of the houseswas destroyed beyond repair.

The sites of the fires appear to have beendeliberately chosen for not only their out-of-the-way locales, but also because they had allbeen long abandoned and had no active utili-ties running to them.

No injuries were reported at any of thefires.

Earlier in the year, two other suspiciousfires were set in Ware, but no connection hasbeen drawn between those fires and theaccused suspects in the other three.

In a written statement last Friday morning,Coan said, “Being a firefighter is a noble pub-lic service where one neighbor protects anoth-er. A firefighter accused of deliberately settingfires betrays the public’s trust and destroysthe credibility of the fire service. It is also abetrayal of the trust firefighters need to placein one another to see that everyone goes homeat the end of the day.”

Bennett, who is prosecuting the case, said,“The conduct of these defendants is outra-geous. Their callous disregard for the safety of

the community and the safety of the dedicatedfirefighters who had to respond to the scene ofthe fires, is shocking. It is a very sad day whenpeople pledged to serve the public become aserious danger to the public.”

Also in a written statement, Brimfield FireChief Stephen Denning said, “Unfortunatelythe actions of these five young men gives theentire fire service a black eye, which is unfairto the decent, honest members of the Hollandand Brimfield Fire Departments who volun-teer their time away from their families toproperly train and respond to emergencies toprotect their neighbors at all hours of the dayor night.”

Holland Fire Chief Paul Foster said, “Thesefive young men needlessly put the lives ofother firefighters at risk. We are a tight-knitcommunity and their actions wound us alland they have forever altered their younglives.”

Diane Panaccione and James Wettlaufer,chairmen of the Brimfield and HollandBoards of Selectmen, respectively, could notbe reached for comment Friday.


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Political junkies often see primar-ies as almost more important thanthe general election. But, all toooften, they attract minimal turnout.

Across the country this year, how-ever, has been an exception, particu-larly on the Republican side, as TeaParty candidates challenge moreestablished Republicans with mixedsuccess.

That will be true in the 6thWorcester state representative’srace here, too, as Southbridge resi-dent Michael Jaynes, who has noelective experience, takes on PeterDurant, a five-year Spencer select-man, next Tuesday, Sept. 14. Thewinner faces Rep. Geraldo Alicea, atwo-term Democrat from Charltonwho has no primary opposition.

Jaynes sees the race this way — “aliberal, a moderate and a conserva-tive,” with himself being the latter.

“I’ve been repeatedly told this isnot Arkansas or Mississippi and mypolitics won’t fly here,” but he’sdetermined to try anyway, Jaynessaid. To him, this district is “veryconservative,” particularly inCharlton and East Brookfield.Charlton has indeed givenRepublicans a large majority of itsvotes in recent presidential races,and Jaynes hopes that will advancehim to the November election,where he feels “a lot of voter apathyon the left” will give him a chance to

win.“We’re more conservative than

other places,” Durant agreed. “But ifwe’re so conservative, why have wehad Democratic representatives forthe last eight years or more? Thisdistrict is more center-right than thehard right Mike is.”

Ironically, the two candidates havea significant philosophical overlap,at least in economics. They differ afair amount, both agree, in theirsocial policy views, but Durantargued those play only a small rolein district politics.

Instead, the biggest difference isin experience. To Jaynes, the fact hehas little (he has been a small busi-nessman and spent a few months asa Registrar of Elections) means hehas no “baggage” and doesn’t oweanyone favors.

“I am who I am, and I’m not goingto play any other parts,” he said.

To Durant, “that’s what somebodysays who doesn’t have a trackrecord.” Instead, he said, “baggage”is a necessary part of getting the jobdone because it develops by beingable to reach across the aisle andcompromise.

“This isn’t the junior varsityteam. We need somebody coming inwho has a shorter learning curve,”Durant said. “This isn’t the place foron-the-job training. … Geraldo did-n’t have any experience, and he’sbeen ineffective. We’ve gone downthat road.”

Alicea, obvious-ly, disputes that, saying he’s helpedpromote a variety of things thathave at least an indirect positiveeffect on the district’s towns. Amongthem, he claimed, were “some smartdecisions regarding life sciences,green energy, clean energy,” and hepoints to the Worcester biotechpark.

“We’ll get out of the recessionmuch faster than other states”because of those choices, Aliceaargued.

More locally, he’s less specific, say-ing, “I’ll support whatever the focusof the community will go with. Myjob is to connect the dots and makesure we are part of that future.”

Although the towns in the 6th dis-trict may vote differently, the issuesthey seek legislative help with tendto be the same — such as schools,property taxes, development androads, he added. Many individualswithin all of them are “frustratedand angry,” primarily at economicissues, but Alicea said he doesn’t

think most of them are “mad at me.”For that reason, the outcome

largely depends on voter turnout,which he expects to be pretty highfor the general election.

Durant agreed, but said he wasn’tsure “if it will be reflected in the pri-mary.” The Republican ballot typi-cally draws around 1,000 votersacross the district, and he predicted1,400-1,500 will be cast this year, with“a fair amount” of them being unen-rolled voters, he said.

To date, though, SouthbridgeTown Clerk Madaline Daoust isn’tseeing much evidence of that, withno change in the number of absen-tee ballots her office sent out andnobody coming in to vote absentee.

“Historically, it has been thatway,” she said. “A lot of people whoare unenrolled think they can’t votein the primaries, when they actuallycan decide the primaries.”

That’s because, in Massachusetts,party primaries are open to “unen-rolled” voters, who make up anotable majority of the electorate.In Southbridge, for example, thereare 6,245 unenrolled voters, 4,489Democrats and just 1,140Republicans. A smattering of peopleclaim third-party status, but onlyone of them currently has ballotaccess — the Libertarians, with 72voters.

Libertarians have a ballot for theprimary, but it has no candidates.The others are legally “political des-

ignations” rather than parties untilthey field a candidate for statewideoffice who receives at least 3 percentof the vote. Once they’ve done so, theparty must repeat the feat periodi-cally thereafter or lose ballot status.

Under the law, an unenrolled voter— but not those registered directlyinto one of the third parties — cantake any one party ballot in the pri-mary. Even with those voters,though, Daoust predicted a 7-per-cent turnout.

Looking at the rest of theDemocratic and Republican pri-mary ballots reveals that each hasonly three contests. Both have candi-dates for auditor — the Democratshave Suzanne Bump of GreatBarrington, Guy Glodis of Auburnand Mike Lake of Boston; theRepublicans have MaryConnaughton of Framingham andKamal Jain of Lowell. TheDemocrats have a race for treasurer— Steven Grossman of Newton vs.Stephen Murphy of Boston — andWorcester County sheriff — ScotBove of Holden vs. Thomas Foley ofWorcester. The Republicans’ thirdrace is for U.S. representative — JayFleitman of Northampton vs.Thomas Wesley of Hopedale.Finally, two Republicans are wagingwrite-in campaigns for attorneygeneral — Guy Carbone of Belmontand James McKenna of Millbury.

All of the other seats on both bal-lots are unchallenged.

Michael Jaynes Peter Durant

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Although the ailing econo-my has sparked a lot of politi-cal dispute, one thing onwhich liberals and conserva-tives often seem to agree isthat many of today’s unem-ployed could be usefully occu-pied fixing the nation’s aginginfrastructure.

One key need is bridge-work: Federal Department ofTransportation data showsthat almost a quarter ofAmerican bridges are either“functionally obsolete” or,worse, “structurally defi-cient.” Our part of the BayState is dotted with dozens ofeach group; in several towns,more than half of the bridgesare so defined according tothe National BridgeInventory at www.national-

bridges.com. Among themare Auburn (25 of 42),Douglas (five of 7), Dudley(nine of 14), Oxford (20 of 34)and Sturbridge (22 of 34);Southbridge’s tally falls justshort of half, at 46.7 percent.

Those high ratios can, how-ever, be deceptive, because abridge categorized either wayis not necessarily dangerousto use or in bad physical con-dition (especially in the“obsolete” designation).According towww.fwha.dot.gov, “it typical-ly has an older design thatlacks modern safety featuressuch as adequate shoulderspace, an appropriate railingsystem, or other features.Strict observance of signslimiting traffic or speed onthe bridge will provide ade-quate safeguards.”

Exactly what that meanscan be confusing. Locally, agood example isSouthbridge’s Route 131bridge over the QuinebaugRiver. Although the NBI ratesthat as being “Somewhat bet-ter than minimum adequacyto tolerate being left in placeas is” and scores it either 84.6or 85.2 (the website gives bothfigures, without explanation),the state downgraded itsweight capacity last year,forcing trucks to detour downPleasant and River streets.

To interim DPW DirectorHamer Clarke, that confusionshows “they don’t know howto rate it.”

“It has a criticality [to befixed] when you can get fund-ing for it,” because of itsimportance as a main arteryinto town, he added. But he’s

skeptical such repairs willhappen soon, noting, “Not inthis economy.”

The NBI states a 2008 esti-mate of the cost of fixing itwas $896,000.

To Clarke, one bright lightof the situation is the fact thestate “took over the ratingsystem and now reviews allbridges.” That doesn’t neces-sarily ensure a project willget funded, though; he notedthat still often depends onwhether the road it’s on hasbeen designated a “federalaid” route. Such a designa-tion usually applies to num-bered routes and roads con-necting two towns, but notneighborhood streets, he said.

Many bridges rate lowerthan does Route 131, withthree in the region scoringless than 10 percent: West

Dudley Road, Dudley (2 per-cent, closed); McCarthyAvenue, Leicester (5.5 per-cent, closed); and Cove Street,East Brookfield (7 percent,still open). By comparison,Southbridge’s lowest scorer isin excellent shape — AlpineDrive, rated at 24.5 anddescribed as “basically intol-erable requiring high priorityof corrective action,” is stillopen and being repaired thisyear.

“Although we haven’t doneany specific study of bridgesin the Southbridge area,we’re certainly concernedabout the condition ofbridges in the northeast cor-ridor in general,” said AAAspokesman Mary Maguire.“… It’s an infrastructureissue that absolutely has to beaddressed. We’d like to see

more money invested than iscurrently being invested.”

Among other things heragency urges state and feder-al governments to “seriouslylook at” hiking the gas taxand dedicating the extramoney to infrastructurerepairs and do likewise withthe upcoming reauthoriza-tion of the federal transporta-tion bond bill. Maguire saidlast year’s stimulus law“helped alleviate some of theconcerns,” but so many proj-ects still need doing that “wereally can’t postpone actionmuch longer.”

“We all pay a price forneglecting bridges that needrepair,” she added.

Gus Steeves may be reachedat (508) 909-4135, or by e-mailat [email protected].


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TOWN TOTAL FO SD LOWEST RATED BRIDGEAuburn 42 23 2 Mass Pike over Oxford St. (51.0) SDBrimfield 27 9 2 King’s Bridge Road (16.8) SDBrookfield 6 4 0 MA 148 over Quaboag R. (42.1) FOCharlton 27 9 4 Glenmere Road (47.2) SDDudley 14 5 4 West Dudley Road (2.0) SDDouglas 7 4 1 Mechanic Street (41.3) SDE. Brookfield 6 0 2 Cove Street (7.0) SDHolland 2 0 0 Pond Road (86.3)Leicester 5 1 1 McCarthy Ave. (5.5) SDNorthbridge 12 3 3 Douglas Road (31.0) SDOxford 34 19 1 Harwood Street (50.4) FOSouthbridge 15 4 3 Alpine Drive (24.5) SDSpencer 12 1 1 Brooks Pond Road (22.9) SDSturbridge 34 21 1 Holland Road (50.9) FOSutton 13 3 2 Main Street (20.9) SDUxbridge 38 10 4 River Road (24.0) SDWales 1 0 0 Holland Road (82.8)Webster 8 5 0 Birch Island Road (82.8) FOW. Brookfield 9 1 2 Long Hill Road (32.8) SD

TOTAL = Total number of bridges in the National Bridge Inventory. FO = Number des-ignated “functionally obsolete.” SD = Number designated “structurally deficient.” LOW-EST RATED BRIDGE = Location (rating on scale of 0-100) and classification as FO or SD,if applicable.

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WORCESTER — On Tuesday, Oct. 5 theMohegan Council, Boy Scouts of America ishosting its 28th annual Golf Outing forScouting.

This event will take place at Mount PleasantCountry Club in Boylston and will include useof the driving range, a barbecue lunch, buffetdinner and the opportunity to win big prizesthroughout the day. Registration begins at 11a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. and ascramble format. The fee per golfer is $175, or$700 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunitiesare available.

The mission of the Mohegan Council, BSAis to prepare the youth of CentralMassachusetts for future leadership by deliv-ering fun and effective experiences throughthe Scouting program. All proceeds from thisevent will benefit the scouts served by theMohegan Council, which is currently rankedNo. 10 in the nation for membership growth.

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National Public Lands Day marked on Sept. 25

CHARLTON — It’s that time again.Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam areonce again hosting the large scale volunteerevent known as National Public Lands Day onSaturday, Sept. 25.

The volunteer activities will begin at 8 a.m.with registration at Buffumville Park inCharlton, and conclude at 1 p.m. with a pizzaparty.

Available activities include picking up trash,making repairs at various sections of the park,installing culverts and drain pipes, paintingprojects, improving the turtle habitat, clearingout overgrown areas and putting down mulch,cleaning and painting grills, and more.

There are four ways to get more information(including a full list of projects), or to pre-regis-ter: calling (508) 248-5697, e-mailing [email protected], writing to BVL/HVD, 48Old Oxford Road, Charlton, MA 01507 or stop-ping by the office at the end of Old Oxford Roadin Charlton.

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Ground covers do exactlywhat their name implies: coverthe ground with dense plantgrowth, choking out weeds andlending color and texture to aspace. Even hostas and dayliliescan be considered ground cov-ers.

Regular turfgrass does a goodjob if you have a very large,sunny yard. But if you have asmaller area, a spot with shadypockets where turfgrass strug-gles, a difficult slope wheremowing is difficult or anotherunusual situation, a groundcover can work wonders.

Many ground covers don’tlike to be walked on, but a few,such as creeping thyme or brassbuttons (Leptinella squalida“Platt’s Black”), tolerate somefoot traffic and look great whenplanted between pavers andflagstones. Pink Chintz evensports tiny pink flowers in earlyspring.

If you want color in a partial-ly sunny to sunny area, try thethree-part Forever & Ever®GroundCover Sedum Carpet

Collection. Golden foliage andflowers from Angelina, bronzy-red leaves and red flowers fromRed Carpet and rich greenfoliage and yellow flowers fromKamschaticum sedum will lightup the space.

Many sedums, includingJohn Creech, Sedum divergens,Blue Spruce and Ogon, serve asreliable and beautiful groundcovers whose stems can be leftfor months to provide winterinterest. Just clip or break offthe old dry stems in earlyspring before new growthstarts.

Ornamental grasses, whichcome in various heights andshapes, work well in sunnyspaces.

In partial to full sun, try a sil-ver-veined winter creepercalled Wolong Ghost, a type ofspreading euonymus that justneeds regular water to staylooking fresh.

Vinca minor, a stalwartground cover for shade, gets amakeover with “Merlot.”Instead of the traditional blueflowers, you’ll get burgundyflowers in spring. Or seek out“Double Bowles” vinca minor,with a ruffle of extra petals in alighter shade of violet.

All these tough ground coversare available at home and gar-den centers.

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Shawn Kelley photosA Home-grown tradition marks 114th edition

Alex Gametto, 5, of Charlton holds onto his giant frog after the frog jumping contest.

CHARLTON — Ava Lynch Charette, 4, of Auburn smiles from the seat of a swing at the Charlton CommunityCenter during Old Home Day.

Liam Coleman, 7, of Charlton blows on his frog in hopes of making him leap far during the frog jumping contest.

Wood carving artist Martha Walker of Charlton performs her craft outside the Community Center.

Cameron Ingals, 3, of Charlton says hello to Crystal the turtle as she raises money for F.O.C.A.S. animal shelter.

From left, Spencer Courville, 6, Chase Courville, 9, and Jacob Landry, all of Charlton,head down Muggett Hill Road toward the finish line during the soap box races.

Above, John Landry, 13, of Auburn is all business as heprepares for his race down Muggett Hill Road. At left,Sisters Skylar Jessing, 10, of North Brookfield andBritany Larson, 9, of Charlton smile for the camera withtheir crazy hats on.

The arrests and offenses listed hereinwere listed in each town's police depart-ment logs. Those charged are innocentuntil proven guilty in a court of law.

This newspaper will publish dispensa-tions of cases at the request of the accused,with proper documentation.

TUESDAY, AUG. 31

CHARLTON — 12:16 a.m. — Domesticdisturbance on Worcester Road (Route 20).Party spoken to.

CHARLTON — 8:25 a.m. — Motor vehi-cle accident on Main Street. Investigated.

CHARLTON — 3:10 p.m. — Motor vehi-cle accident on Worcester Road (Route 20).Transported to hospital.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1

CHARLTON — 4:19 a.m. — Vehicle fireon North Main Street. Services rendered.

CHARLTON — 8:21 a.m. — Theft onRamshorn Road. Investigated.

CHARLTON — 5:01 p.m. — Disabledmotor vehicle on Worcester Road (Route20). Investigated.

CHARLTON — 11:13 p.m. — Fire onElliot Drive. Extinguished.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 2

CHARLTON — 6:20 a.m. — Wires low ordown on Jones Road. Services rendered.

CHARLTON — 12:14 p.m. — Suspiciousmotor vehicle on Old Muggett Hill Road.Could not locate.

CHARLTON — 8:27 p.m. — Burglary onSturbridge Road (Route 20). Investigated.

CHARLTON — 10:14 p.m. — Erraticoperation on Oxford Road. Investigated.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3

CHARLTON — 11:21 a.m. — Hit and runon Masonic Home Road. Investigated.

CHARLTON — 12:09 p.m. — Threats onMasonic Home Road. Party spoken to.

ARRESTS/CHARGESTUESDAY, AUG. 31

CHARLTON — 8:34 a.m. — Police arrest-ed two Charlton men after receiving areport of suspicious activity. Adam Jones,19, who gave police a South Carolinalicense, and Michael Madore, 26, of 317Partridge Hill Road, are both chargedwith larceny over $250. They were arrest-ed on Lelandville Road.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3

CHARLTON — 1:13 a.m. — Police arrest-ed Eric Neslusan, 23, of Oxford, on an out-standing warrant. He was arrested onGillespie Road.

Shepherd Hill HighMonday, Sept. 13: Chicken broccoli

Alfredo with bow tie pasta and spinach,fresh fruit, wheat fresh baked roll, milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 14: American chop suey,vegetables, rolls and butter, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, 15: Turkey wheat wrap withspinach and tomato, chicken noodle soup,banana, milk.

Thursday, Sept. 16: BBQ chicken, potato,vegetable, rolls and butter, fruited Jell-O,milk.

Friday, Sept. 17: Tuna sandwich, pickle,potato puffs, fruit, milk.

Charlton ElementaryMonday, Sept. 13: Ham and cheese sand-

wich, potato puffs, fruit, milk.Tuesday, Sept. 14: American chop suey,

vegetables, rolls and butter, fruit, milk.Wednesday, 15: Pizza with tomato sauce

and cheese, salad, cake, milk.Thursday, Sept. 16: Baked chicken, pota-

to, vegetables, rolls and butter, fruited Jell-O, milk.

Friday, Sept. 17: Tuna sandwich, pickle,potato puffs, fruit, milk.

Charlton Elderly LunchTuesday, Sept. 14: American chop suey,

green beans, rolls and butter, peaches.Thursday, Sept. 16: Baked chicken,

mashed potatoes, peas, rolls and butter,fruited Jell-O.


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OPINIONVIEWS AND COMMENTARY FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND

25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550Telephone (800) 367-9898

Fax (508) 764-8015www.charltonvillager.com

FRANK G. CHILINSKI

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER

ANDY LEVINEDITOR

Well, it’s nice to beappreciated! I real-ly mean it. It wasjust last week that

I received an e-mail (one ofabout 427 a week) concerningmy “Who’s Who Entry.” SinceI didn’t even know I HADsuch an entry, it was evenmore surprising to learn fromthe “Profile Coordinator”(who shall remain namelessbecause, frankly, I don’t evenknow if Marissa Karlson isworthy of Who’s Who candi-dacy mention herself !) that Iwas “recently chosen as apotential candidate to repre-sent (my) professional com-

munity in the 2010/2011 Canterbury Who’s WhoRegistry among Executives, Professionals &Entrepreneurs.”

It’s not that I’m unappreciative. I like to thinkI’m kind of special, but mainly just around thehouse and cat food dishes. Although I’ve tried towork hard at a couple of careers over the last 40years, I can’t truthfully say I’ve “distinguished”myself at newspaper editing or directing publi-cations at a major nonprofit institution.Moreover, having recently been unemployed formore than a year — until my current careeradventure as an employment specialist — I wastruly surprised to read that my candidacy wasalready “approved.” Wowso! Nifty! Cool beans (toquote one of my longtime friends in the writin’biz)!

I don’t want to seem ungrateful, or cynical, butI have to admit I hadn’t really heard of theCanterbury Who’s Who Registry (CWWR). Is itlike the National Register of Historic Places? AmI about to be declared a national treasure — thehomo sapiens equivalent of a dilapidated struc-ture shored up for the sake of local history? Thee-mail and attachments didn’t give me muchinformation, except to explain that the CWWR is“an elite organization of selected executives, pro-fessionals, and entrepreneurs” whose membershave been “hand selected from across the globe.”

I also learned that my invitation to join was“granted only to those individuals who havedemonstrated leadership and achievement intheir occupation, industry, or profession.” Theapplication form attached to the e-mail asked thecrucial question, “Do you qualify?”

Well, very good question, but since they’dalready approved my candidacy, the only real lin-gering question was which one of the “FREEOFFERS” I wanted (from a Seven-Night CruiseGetaway or some Golf in Cabo San Lucas). My“prompt response” was needed, and they askedme to visit my own “personal website” (which Ididn’t know existed!) to verify biographicalinformation and choose my gift. On behalf of the“Managing Director,” they said they truly lookedforward to my “appearance in this year’s edi-tion.” In a couple of places, they also remindedme that there’s “never a fee to be listed,” but — Idon’t know — I sort of wondered about the valid-ity of a registry that was already crediting mewith noteworthy achievement in my “occupa-tion, industry, or profession.”

For one thing, I couldn’t for the life of me fig-ure out which occupation, industry or professionthey meant. I am truly grateful for any and allopportunities for gainful employment I’veenjoyed over the last 40 years, but not very muchof it could be considered “elite.” They likelyweren’t referring to the years spent in press-rooms, darkrooms, camera rooms, and assortedother nether-regions of daily newspapering. Andwhile I eventually got to wear a shirt and tie atthe newspaper (and later as administrative sen-ior editor elsewhere), I’ve never been very big inprofessional circles.

I got to wondering which ancillary achieve-ments might have won me approval. Had theyheard that I’d played guitar (and sung) on stagewith Pete Seeger (and Richie Havens)? Were theyrewarding my association with Miss America1984 (Sharlene Wells), who sang to me in herhome (when she lived in Southbridge andworked for ESPN)? Maybe they were recallingmy “starring” role in a local (Gateway PlayersTheatre) production of “Play It Again, Sam.” Ordid they somehow get wind of the day I sat in themovie reviewer’s seat on the set of WBZ-TV inBoston? Were they honoring my 1,000 moviereviews?

In leadership positions at church I used to beofficiate at weddings (fun!) and funerals (not somuch!) and I hiked with teens pulling pioneerhandcarts through the wilds of westernMassachusetts, but that was before reality showsbecame all the rage, so my survival there wasspecial only to me.

Entrepreneur? During my 14 months of unem-ployment, I did a bunch of carpentry and oddjobs around a few local houses, but nothing thatBob Vila and Norm Abram haven’t alreadydemonstrated thousands of times. While I lovemy new job assisting clients in need of “compet-itive employment” in Central Massachusetts, Ican’t (yet!) consider my accomplishments “dis-tinguished” — or even on a par with the valiantefforts of fellow job coaches and direct care staff.

Because I truly couldn’t fathom what achieve-ments might have earned my CWWR approval, Ieventually went on to other important e-mailsand let my registry listing slide (back) intoobscurity. This year’s CWWR will still be pub-lished, I’m sure, but without my addition to theedition.

Couple of things to remember. Ultimately, I’mof a mind similar to Groucho Marx, who notedthat he would never want to join a club thatwould have him as a member, and I think Iwouldn’t mind being ultimately remembered as“a humble man with much to be humble about.”I know that designation doesn’t come with anyAll-Inclusive Caribbean or Mexico Getaway, butit will include, I think, much greater peace ofmind.

Mark Ashton writes a weekly column forStonebridge Press publications — and once wonan AP (or NEPA) first-place award for editorialwriting.

What’s whatwith Who’s WhoBuying

local justbecame abit easier

During World War II, Americanswere encouraged to use every possi-ble space of land for what were called“Victory Gardens” — in an effort tobolster food supplies to cover home-front needs while large-productionfarms supplied the war effort.

Gardening has made a comeback oflate.

Between the economic downturnand the frequent news reports ofrecalls involving food contaminatedby E. coli or salmonella, many peopleare becoming concerned about thesafety of their food.

There are a few factors at workhere: the overuse of anti-bacterialsoaps that prevent “good bacteria”from strengthening our immune sys-tems, unhealthy or illegal practicesof factory farms and too great a sepa-ration between food source and thetable.

Face it, Thanksgiving used to meanplucking and dressing out the turkeyyourself before prepping it for theoven. Now we buy prepared fowl onabsorbent pads in Styrofoam trayswrapped in plastic.

Some people don’t even know whatgoes into raising that turkey — orany other market animal — forhuman consumption. They know lit-tle more about where their fruits andvegetables come from.

That’s why Gov. Patrick’s signing ofthe small plot farming amendmentsto Mass. General Law Chapter 40A isso important.

It gives more consumers more con-trol over the local source of whatthey put on their table at mealtime.They can even produce for them-selves as well as others if they meetthe criteria.

It allows micro-farms of at leasttwo acres that produce $1,000 per acreper year of plant or animal crops tobe protected from zoning restrictionsin a given community.

That means fresh eggs, meat andvegetables and honey from a sourceyou can be familiar with are morereadily available to the average con-sumer. People with pollen-basedallergies have noted relief by con-suming locally produced honey.

You don’t like what you see, you canavoid that particular small farm andlimit the risk of exposure to whatyou may feel is an unsanitary source.Have a specific concern that shouldbe addressed in an official capacity?The local health board would still bethe agency to which one could go foraction.

Buy local is no longer only a mottofor environmental activists, it’sbeginning to make more and moresense to more and more average con-sumers.

This law just makes doing so a biteasier on all of us.

Deshaies: Coverage of summer basketball appreciatedTo the Editor:Thank you for the excellent sports cover-

age that the Trinity Summer BasketballLeague received this season from theSouthbridge Evening News and StonebridgePress.

Your reporting was appreciated by playersand sponsors, and enhanced our relocationfrom the outdoor location we had calledhome for 25 years to the indoor facility at

Trinity Catholic Academy.A special thank you to Nick Ethier for his

outstanding coverage that he also supple-mented with action photos of league activi-ties.

Our organization thanks you.

GERRY DESHAIESSTURBRIDGE

Fitzpatrick: Help schools improve as new year startsTo the Editor:As families across the Commonwealth

gear up for the return to school, this schoolopening holds a particularly unique blend ofchallenges and triumphs.

We commence a new school year in themidst of an economy that is improving at apainfully slow rate. Fear of a burgeoningnational debt and the end of one-time stimu-lus funding has resulted in dire predictionsabout future state and national educationalspending. Limited local dollars driveincreased scrutiny of every spendingrequest and often pit municipal serviceproviders against each other and localschools against their regional partners. Yeteach new listing of bus stops reminds us ofthe individual students who wait to embarkupon the next phase of their educationaljourney and harkens us back to the heart ofthe educational mission.

Massachusetts is among 10 states justawarded coveted Race to the Top funds. Thisinflux of $250 million in federal funding foreducation comes on the heels of the exten-sion by Congress of enhanced FederalMedical Assistance Percentages funding,which is expected to bring an additional $600million to the state treasury this fiscal year.In my role as president of the MassachusettsAssociation of School Superintendents, I amprivileged to have a front-row seat at state

deliberations on how best to spend thismoney. The good news is that, while thenational reform agenda may not be movingforward as swiftly as some would like, ourstate has led the nation in education reformand has not waited for federal mandates to dowhat is best for our students. As the Race tothe Top award confirms, Massachusetts isfirmly entrenched in a culture of continuousimprovement that need not wait for march-ing orders from afar. The dialog now mustbreach polarized political agendas to maxi-mize this infusion of funding to continuetrue education reform that will benefit allstudents in classrooms across theCommonwealth.

Economic challenges demand new strate-gies and creative engagement. We need todraw upon the diverse skills that industrynow requires to forge new partnerships andengage the entire community. I invite allschool stakeholders to celebrate the vastpotential of our students and to join educa-tors and state policymakers in embracingthe possibility of turning challenges intoopportunity.

DR. MICHAEL F. FITZPATRICK, PRESIDENTMASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL

SUPERINTENDENTS

Wilson: ATVs barred from wildlife management areasTo the Editor:I’d like to send out a reminder to our ATV

riders that motorized vehicles are notallowed inside of any Wildlife ManagementArea in the state of Massachusetts. Below isa direct quote from their website:

“(e) Operation of Vehicles. Driving, operat-ing, or possessing any motor vehicle, snowvehicle, or recreational vehicle (dirt bikes,ATVs, etc.) on any WMA, except for officialpurposes, and except on roads or trails offi-cially maintained for the purpose of publicvehicular traffic.”

So a big thank you to the individual(s) thathave recently hit the revitalized hiking andmountain biking single track trails withtheir dirt bike(s) and ATVs. Someone hasspent a lot of time in the WMA cleaningthings up; this does not give you permissionto start ripping them apart! And I’m prettysure the hunters don’t want you blastingthrough there during the upcoming huntingseason either.

BRYAN WILSONSOUTHBRIDGE

MARK ASHTON

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Pasture Prime Players seeks actors for first production

Pickwick Players, said the group’sname is a reference to Charltonbeing known locally as a “cowtown.” The name also refers to thedemographic it is shooting for —adults.

“Obviously, it’s a little bit of pun,”he said. “The main thrust of ourgroup will be for slightly moremature type productions.”

To attract that desired following,the group plans to produce a fewfluffier features geared toward allages before moving on to more seri-ous shows, Konopacki said. He saidis looking to fill void parents sufferas part of “empty nest syndrome,”when their children move out oftheir home.

“A lot of times the adults just don’tget enough of a chance to do some-thing fun once their children leavethe home,” Konopacki said.

Once established, Konopacki saidhe hopes to perform two or threeproductions next year, and four eachyear once the group recruits moremembers.

“We want to make sure people areinterested in this type of thing,” hesaid.

While there are few outlets for the-ater in town, there are many reasonsto join. Carole Hayes, a PasturePrime member who lives inSouthbridge, said acting can set peo-ple free from the daily grind of life.

“You can forget that for a half andhour,” said Hayes, a former Charltonresident. “There is no greater highfor me. It is amazing. I love it.”

For Konopacki, forming the group

is another act in the life of a theaterenthusiast.

“In the past I had always beeninvolved … in performing arts oneway or another. I got back into itwhen my daughter wanted to audi-tion for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ 12 yearsago. Just for fun, I went to the audi-tion and ended getting the role ofthe wizard,” he said.

Theater is a way to not justexpress yourself, but also revisityour childhood. Dawn George, also achemist from Charlton, said shecaught the theater bug when sheparticipated in her seventh-gradevariety show. Years later, she still isstill thrilled when she immersesherself in characters. She wants topass her passion to future genera-tions of theater enthusiasts.

“Some people when they are onstage light up,” she said. “I get thatfeeling from acting.”

To create a following, membersare taking a few steps to attract audi-ences. Konopacki said he has pro-moted the group through word ofmouth, and media coverage is justone more step.

“There has been a fairly goodresponse just through the auditionsand through word of mouth,” hesaid.

Auditions for the inaugural pro-duction will be held at 10 a.m.Saturday, Sept. 11 in Dexter Hall atthe Charlton Public Library. Thegroup is searching for two women25-35, or 40 and older, as well as threemen 25-35, 35-35 and 30-40.

Ryan Grannan-Doll may bereached at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mailat [email protected].

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With Helmsleys’ help, Barton Center buys Camp Joslin

ated since 2008, supports chil-dren with Type 1 diabetes.

The Barton Center, whichalso operates Clara BartonCamp on Ennis Road inOxford for girls and youngwomen with diabetes, plansto raise money to repairbuildings at the camp onRichardson Corner Road.

The Leona M. and Harry B.Helmsley Charitable Trust,established by the couple whowere moguls in the hotel andreal estate industry, paid out$1.5 million toward the pur-

chase, according to the pressrelease.

“Owning the camp gives usan opportunity to make capi-tal improvements,” saidBarton Center InterimExecutive Director LynnButler in an interviewTuesday, Aug. 31. “It is in needof repair. Primarily the cab-ins.”

The Joslin Camp runs asummer residential program,housing around 400 children,as well as co-ed programs inthe spring and winter. TheClara Barton camp operates asummer resident camp foryoung girls, as well as co-edday camps.

The purchase comes morethan a year after the CharltonVillager first reported theBarton Center was consider-ing the purchase. Butler saidJoslin first approachedBarton about purchasing thecamp in 2007, but at that time,Barton was not able to pro-ceed. Now, however, the JoslinCenter is forecasting a brightfuture for the camp.

“The Barton Center hasdone a superb job runningCamp Joslin for the past twoyears and we are confidentthat, under Barton’s owner-ship, the camp will becomeeven more successful in thecoming years,” said Joslin

President and CEO Dr.Kenneth Quickel Jr.

In addition to the proposedimprovements, the HelmsleyTrust has given a $291,210grant to the Barton Center topay for low-income childrento attend summer and daycamps, according to the pressrelease. HarringtonMemorial Hospital CertifiedDiabetes Education CandiceCaputo said the facility willnow be able to service evenmore children.

“It is just going to open upbigger opportunities for kidsto go,” she said.

The camp not only teacheschildren how to deal with

their condition, but also givesthem an outlet for theiryouthful energy. Childrennormally burdened by theroutine of diabetes mainte-nance, get the chance to enjoysummer camp and escape themental burden of insulinshots and checking blood-glu-cose levels, Caputo said.

“They do it in such a funway that they teach them howto do deal with their diabetes,but in a realistic situationand still have fun,” Caputosaid of the camp. “It’s a hugeself esteem booster to go tocamp.”

It was that kind of experi-ence that led to the trust’s

donation.“Our visits to the Clara

Barton Camp and CampJoslin have made apparentthe incredible experiencethese camps provide for chil-dren living with diabetes. Weare happy to provide thisgrant to support these pro-grams that so clearly improvethe quality of life of thoseaffected by Type 1 diabetes,”said Program Director of theHelmsley Type 1 DiabetesProgram Dana Ball.

Ryan Grannan-Doll may bereached at (508) 909-4050, or bye-mail at [email protected].

CAMPcontinued from page 1

114th annual OldHome Day ‘a nicefamily day’

husband to return fromdriving his 1968 FordMustang convertible aroundtown. She also took in somecultural activities.

“I looked at some of thecrafts,” she said.

Family fun drew others toventure out to the center oftown. Joan Stockwell ofOxford sat patiently for theparade to start, thinking ofher granddaughter, Kendra,who marched with her soc-cer team.

“There is a lot to do,” saidStockwell on why she enjoysthe celebrations.

Certainly, there was noshortage of activities —one of them — helping theSouthbridge Area Relay ForLife raise money to fightcancer. They debuted theirnew Krazy Krystals airfreshener, which replacedthe Smelly Jellies, for $5apiece.

“We think they are betterthan the Smelly Jellies,”said Relay Coordinator RonRavenelle.

This year’s event is rootedin years of history and tra-dition. According to theCharlton Historical Society,the first official Old HomeDay was held in the late1890s. Charlton was the firsttown in the state to hold theevent, and now many townsstatewide hold similar gath-erings. The fourth CharltonOld Home Day drew 1,200people on Sept. 3, 1900,according to the HistoricalSociety.

If Stockwell’s words areany indication, Old HomeDay long history will contin-ue for years to come.

“It is a nice family day,”said Stockwell.

Ryan Grannan-Doll may bereached at (508) 909-4050, orby e-mail at [email protected].

HOME DAYcontinued from page 1

Chief: Law ‘next logical step’ in protecting kids, families

a toy and be attractive to children 10 andunder. Novelty lighters are often designed tolook like guns, guitars, and even firefighterhelmets.

The law does not apply to lighters manufac-tured before 1980 and considered collectibles.Violators face a fine of up to $1,000 or one yearin jail.

The sophomore Democrat took up the issuelast year after hearing concerns over the issuefrom Southbridge Firefighter Robbie Barton.

Fire Chief Richard Cisela hailed the new

law.“The national child resistant lighter stan-

dard has gone a long way toward preventingfires started by very young children. This isthe next logical step to keep small childrenand their families safe from fire,” he said apress release from the state fire marshal’soffice.

The prohibition of novelty lighters is onestep toward preventing future disasters. Threechildren and a disabled adult died in 2008 fromfires started by a juvenile in Haverhill andHolyoke, according to the press release. In2009, 158 fires started by children were, someof which started with lighters, according to

the release.If statistics are any indication, lighter fires

are a serious issue. According to a federalConsumer Products Safety Commission, 3,015people burned themselves between 1997 and2002, while 230 children died from improperlighter use in 1994. Also, in 1994, more than10,000 home fires were associated with lighteruse, but that figure dropped by about half by1998.

Alicea attempted to quash concerns that thebill would hurt business, especially in a tougheconomy. He said the ban would not hurt busi-ness because it only applies to novelty lightersand not other types of lighters.

“It doesn’t hurt your business,” he said.“We’re just banning something that looks liketoys. I’m sure there will be some people whofeel that we probably stepped on a boundary.The fact is this is something the firefighters inMassachusetts felt very strongly for.”

The bill underwent a few modificationsbefore its passage. The penalty was increasedfrom $100 to $1,000, and an exemption was cre-ated to allow the devices to be transportedthrough the state to others.

Ryan Grannan-Doll may be reached at (508)909-4050, or by e-mail at [email protected].

BILLcontinued from page 1

Ryan Grannan-Doll photo

Don Konopacki rehearses a play with Dawn George. Both are members of the newly formed Pasture Prime Players performing artsgroup.

Ryan Grannan-Doll photos

Clockwise from top left, Nasheen Gagner, right, and Kelly Apher cut aneight piece of wood in 58 seconds at Old Home Day’s lumberjack contest.Former Heritage School Principal John Prouty, second form the right, whoretired at the end of the last school year, received the Citizen of the YearAward during Monday’s Old Home Day Celebrations. The Charlton LionsClub held its annual bed races, which had children push a bed, with some-body in it, down the end of a road and back. The Charlton Lions Club heldits annual bed races, which had children push a bed, with somebody in it,down the end of a road and back.

These days,m a n yinvestors arefocused on

the volatility of thestock market. But ifyou own bonds,you’re probably look-ing at a different pic-ture. In fact, bondprices have risen somuch that there’snow talk of a possible“bubble.” If this happens — that is, if bond prices reachunsustainable levels and then drop sharply — howshould you respond?

Before we consider the likelihood of a potential bub-ble, let’s look at just why bond prices have risen so much.The chief cause is falling interest rates. When marketinterest rates decline, the price on existing bonds —which may carry higher rates — will rise. That’s becauseinvestors, seeking higher interest payments, will be will-ing to pay a “premium” to purchase those bonds. Bondprices are also being pumped up by the huge infusion ofcash into bond-based mutual funds, spurred, in part, by

investors’ concern over the stockmarket’s performance.

Now, let’s return to the issue ofa potential bubble. It’s almostimpossible to predict such anevent, but some factors wouldseem to lessen its likelihood.Although past performance is noguarantee of future results, bonddeclines historically have beenless frequent and less severe thanstock plunges. Also, while inter-est rates will rise eventually, theyappear poised to stay relativelylow for a while. Furthermore, asinvestors remain somewhat pes-simistic about the pace of the eco-nomic recovery, they may contin-ue to be leery of the stock market,choosing instead to continue put-

ting money into bonds, thereby helping keep prices high.Ultimately, though, even if a bond bubble were to

occur, it wouldn’t necessarily have a major impact onyour investment success. Here are a few things to consid-er:

• Hold bonds until maturity. If you buy bonds for theincome they provide, there’s typically no need to sellthem prior to maturity. No matter what happens to themarket value of your bonds, you will receive the sameregular interest payments. And when your bondsmature, you’ll receive all your principal back, unless theissuer defaults — an unlikely event if you purchase“investment-grade” bonds.

• Build bond ladders. You can’t always anticipatechanges in interest rates, but you can prepare for themby building a “ladder” of bonds of varying maturities.When market interest rates rise, you can reinvest theproceeds of your maturing, short-term bonds into thenew bonds being issued at the higher rates. And whenmarket rates fall, you’ll still have the higher rates ofyour long-term bonds working for you. (Generally speak-ing, longer-term bonds pay higher interest rates thanshorter-term bonds; this is to reward investors for thegreater risk, and built-in inflation expectations, of thelong bonds.) Be sure to evaluate the securities held with-in the ladder to ensure they are consistent with yourinvestment objectives, risk tolerance and financial cir-cumstances.

• Diversify. Of course, you don’t want to invest only inbonds. Try to build a diversified portfolio based on yourgoals, risk tolerance and time horizon that could includebonds, quality stocks, certificates of deposit, govern-ment securities, bond funds and other securities. Keep inmind, though, that diversification, while helping reducethe effects of volatility, can’t guarantee profits or protectagainst loss.

Whether or not we see a bond bubble, these moves canhelp you — so give them a place in your overall invest-ment strategy.

This article has been submitted by Jeff Burdick,Financial Advisor, Edward Jones in Sturbridge. He maybe contacted at (508) 347-1420 or [email protected].

Perhaps nothing pro-vides the “wow”effect as fast (or ascheaply) as redoing

the walls of a room. After all,paint offers an easy andinexpensive means of trans-forming a living space — butthat’s not all. While paintcan make a significant dif-ference in a room’s appear-ance, it can also make a dif-ference in the mood of thepeople within those fourwalls.

Case in point: Severalyears ago prison officials dis-covered cell walls painted abubble gum pink colorcalmed violent prisoners.Alexander Schauss, Ph.D.,director of the AmericanInstitute for BiosocialResearch in Washington,who was the first to researchand report such evidence,stated: “Even if a persontries to be angry or aggres-sive in the presence of pink,he can’t. The heart musclescan’t race fast enough. It’s atranquilizing color that sapsyour energy. Even the color-blind are tranquilized bypink rooms.”

Who knew slapping somepaint on the wall could be soprofound (or potentially dan-

gerous)! For all those paint-ing this season, here’s a run-down on the psychology ofpaint.

CREATIVE COLOR

Want to foster your cre-ativity? Try painting anoffice or workspace lightblue. Light blue also pro-motes imagination, innersecurity and confidence!Need to be more organized?Try pairing light blue withyellow, to stimulate the mindand help with organizationalskills.

DEEP SLEEP

Dark blue, however, tendsto encourage deep and peace-ful sleep, which makes thedramatic color ideal for abedroom.

DIET AID

According to the PaintQuality Institute, mediumblue is an appetite suppres-sant, so you might want toavoid using it in the kitchenor dining room, unlessyou’re on a diet. In that case,a blue plate might just do thetrick.

BRIGHT ANDBRIGHTER

The color yellow is notonly bright, it inspires men-tal brightness too!Yellow is associatedwith intelligence andexpressive thoughts.Yellow is even credit-ed with improvingmemory. If that’s notenough to sell you onthe color, yellow is amood booster too!But with yellow a lit-tle goes a long way,and too much brightyellow can over stim-ulate the nervoussystem.

CHIT CHAT

Aqua or turquoiseencourages commu-nication, making itthe perfect paintcolor for a teenager’s room— or in a salesroom officewhere the deal is sealed.

HUNGER PANGS

It’s no secret red inspires

hunger, and many restau-rants use the color psycholo-gy to whet a diners appetite.Red also increases the heartrate, energy and passion.

But don’t run off tobuy a gallon of redyet. Studies showtoo much of someintense reds cancause irritabilityand anger. If you’reusing red in yourroom, try a darkershade of red, or trypainting one wall toavoid becomingoverwhelmed by theenergetic color.

SPA SHADE

Green is consid-ered a healthy color,fostering comfort,relaxation and asense of wellness.

Green is a good choice for abathroom, sun porch or read-ing nook. On the other hand,lighter shades of green suchas mint green, can refreshand invigorate the mind.Darker greens, however, add

a sense of calm to the decorand are another favorite bed-room color.

BUST THE BLUES

Depressed? Try paintingyour walls orange, or at leasta workable shade of orange,such as peach or terra cotta.Orange is the top moodbooster, according toexperts. Orange fightsdepression and cultivatesgood humor. The powerfulenergy of orange even pro-motes the capacity to forgive!

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 10

SOUTHBRIDGE — Annual Benefit Dinnerand Auction for Grace House, shelter forhomeless families run by SouthbridgeInterfaith Hospitality Network. Tickets are$25 per person, auction only for $10; at MillStreet Brews, 18 Mill St. For more informationcontact Viv Wells at Southbridge InterfaithHospitality Network, Grace House, 11 SaylesSt, Southbridge, MA 01550, call (508) 764-4357,e-mail [email protected] or visit www.sihn-inc.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11

HOLLAND — The Nipmuck Indian Councilof Chaubunagunganaug will present their30th annual Nipmuck Powwow at Lake SiogPark from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $2 foradults and $1 for elders and children aged 6-12.Children under 6 are admitted free.

The event will feature traditional and con-temporary foods, authentic drumming anddancing, Indian crafts and souvenir items.

For more information, call (508) 347-7829 ore-mail [email protected].

CHARLTON — History Day will be heldfrom noon to 3 p.m. in the Historic NorthsideDistrict, at the intersection of Stafford Streetand Northside Road.

Tour the Rider Tavern, where costumedguides tell about local historic events andearly residents in Charlton. Then head toMilitia Lot across the street, where Lafayettereviewed the troops, and take a ride to theDistrict No. 2 Schoolhouse (which has photosof all the district schools). View displays relat-ed to local history, play Federal period games

and enjoy spinning, weaving and sewingdemonstrations. The event is free.Refreshments will be available to purchase.

For more information, please call CindyCooper at (508) 248-7840.

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Kennedy DonovanSouth Central Early Intervention will be host-ing its first Texas Hold’em Poker Tournamentat Cohasse Country Club, 363 Eastford Road.The doors open at 4 p.m. for registration andthe tournament begins promptly at 5 p.m.

A $65 registration fee will get you $4000worth of chips, appetizers and a great time!Prizes will be awarded in American ExpressGift Checks. First place is guaranteed $1,000.Additional prizes are awarded for every 10players. There are no rebuys.

For registration or more information, callLaure Boisvert at (508) 765-0292, ext. 210 orRuss Labarge at (774) 230-1624.

All proceeds will benefit the staff and fami-lies of the Kennedy Donovan Center.

CHARLTON — The Charlton City UnitedMethodist Church will be serving pork roastfrom 5:30-7 p.m. This is everyone’s favorite andcomes complete with homemade dessert. Thecost is $9 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 andchildren 5 and under eat for free. The churchis handicapped accessible.

To make a reservation, call (508) 248-7379.Takeout is available.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12

CHARLTON — The Providence & WorcesterRailfan Club and Museum, Inc. will hold itsannual Model Railroad Show from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at the Overlook Hotel and ReceptionRoom, 88 Masonic Home Road (Route 31).Admission is $4 per adult, 12 and under free.

For more information, contact Ed DeLuca at(860) 923-2265 or e-mail [email protected].

Food and beverages will be provided byOverlook Catering.

HADLEY — The Amherst Orchid Societywill hold its annual orchid plant sale from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hadley Garden Center,

Route 9, Hadley. This event is free.There will be a large number of orchid

plants, many in bloom, for sale. This is anannual event, and there will be many localgrowers available to answer questions onorchid culture in New England.

For information, call Leilani or HaroldNorman at (413) 267-5124.

HOLLAND — The Nipmuck Indian Councilof Chaubunagunganaug will present their30th annual Nipmuck Powwow at Lake SiogPark from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $2 foradults and $1 for elders and children aged 6-12.Children under 6 are admitted free.

The event will feature traditional and con-temporary foods, authentic drumming anddancing, Indian crafts and souvenir items.

For more information, call (508) 347-7829 ore-mail [email protected].

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14

AUBURN — The September meeting of theMassachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc.Worcester Chapter will be held at 7 p.m. in theMerriam Room at the Auburn Public Library,369 Southbridge St. (Route 12), Auburn. Themeeting room opens at 6:30 p.m.

After a short business meeting, ElissaScalise Powell will speak on “EvaluatingSources on the Internet.” The public is invitedto attend, and refreshments will be provided.

For more information concerning this meet-ing, future meetings and speaker subjects,visit www.massog.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15

STURBRIDGE — Join Opacum Land Trustand local forester Scott Gerrish for a Woods

Walk at 6 p.m. at the Bob and Judy MoynaghTree Farm, 181 Podunk Road.

This 205-acre property has been in theMoynagh Family since 1893. The Moynaghsactively manage their land to produce hay andforest products. The tour will wind throughwoods that produce both high quality sawtim-ber, as well as firewood for home heating.

Although growing forest products in a sus-tainable manner is an important objective, theowners also devote time and money to improv-ing wildlife habitat and preserving openspace. In addition to learning about goodforestry practices, points of interest include abeaver pond/heron rookery and the remainsof a 52-inch diameter dead American chest-nut.

Although the walk is expected to stay onwell-maintained wood roads and trails, partic-ipants should where appropriate attire forwalking in the woods and expect to hike about2 miles on varied terrain.

Please RSVP to (508) 347-9144 [email protected].

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16

CHARLTON — The Friends of the CharltonPublic Library invites the public to attend itsnext monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the chil-dren’s story room on the lower level of thelibrary. New members, current members andnon-members are always welcome.

As always, meeting attendees are invited toenjoy a cup of gourmet coffee, tea or hotchocolate, courtesy of the Friends. Lightrefreshments will also be available. For moreinformation about the meeting or the Friendsgroup, please call the library at (508) 248-0452or contact Phyllis Hanlon at (508) 248-5161 [email protected].


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Robert J. Decelles Sr., 75WEBSTER — Robert J. Decelles Sr., 75, of

Webster, died Wednesday, Sept. 1 at home.He leaves a son, Robert J. Decelles, Jr. of

Webster; two grandchildren, Sarah and TroyDecelles; a brother, Philippe C. Decelles andhis wife Theresa of Webster; a sister, Doris H.Hulburt of Charlton; nephews and nieces.

He was born in Webster, a son of Charles J.and Gertrude (Remillard) Decelles and livedhere all his life.

He graduated from Bartlett High School in1953.

He served honorably in the United StatesAir Force from 1957 to 1961 as an air opera-tions specialist sergeant with overseas servicein Iceland.

Mr. Decelles first worked as an industrialengineer at Pratt Whitney Aircraft in EastHartford for 12 years. He was then an industri-al and manufacturing engineer with KamanAerospace Corp. for 13 years. He was current-ly a cashier at Price Chopper in Webster,where he worked since 1996.

He was a member of Sacred Heart of JesusChurch and a life member of its League of theSacred Heart. He was a member of theKnights of Columbus since 1957, and held an

honorary life membership in Webster CouncilNo. 228. He belonged to the 4th Degree Knightsof Columbus, Bishop John Wright AssemblyNo. 1924 in Worcester.

He spent many years involved in scouting:he was the scoutmaster of Troop 170 at St.Louis Parish for 25 years, a member of the BoyScouts of America for 47 years, and the recip-ient of the St. George Award from BishopBernard J. Flanagan in 1966, honoring his con-tribution to the spiritual development ofCatholic youth in the Boy Scouts of America.

He was devoted to his church, his communi-ty and his family. In recent years, he enjoyedbeing Santa Claus, especially for his grand-children.

The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 4 fromScanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., fol-lowed by a Mass in Sacred Heart of JesusChurch, 16 East Main St. Burial will be privateat the convenience of the family.

Donations in his name may be made to St.Anne Elementary School Tuition AidProgram, 12 Day St., P.O. Box 818, Webster, MA01570-0818.

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Susan Godfrey, 91WOODSTOCK, Conn. — Susan Conant

(Malsch) Godfrey, 91, of Woodstock, diedMonday, Aug. 30 at the Radius HealthcareCenter in Southbridge, following a long ill-ness.

She was the wife of the late J. EdwinGodfrey Jr., who died in 2001.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph E.Godfrey III and his wife, Carol, of Bronxville,N.Y., and Chester J. Godfrey, and his wife,Susan, of Charlton, and four grandchildren.

She was also the mother of the late AndrewW. Godfrey, and sister of the late AdelynMillsaps.

She was born in Providence, R.I., and wasthe daughter of the late Andrew and Edna(Conant) Malsch.

Susan grew up in Cranston, R.I., and livedfor a time in Schenectady, N.Y., and WestHartford before moving to Woodstock in 1970.

She was a 1937 graduate of Cranston HighSchool, and a 1941 graduate of the Universityof New Hampshire.

She worked for many different companies inadministration, and prior to her retirement

worked as a secretarial assistant in her hus-band’s industrial sales agency.

She was also a homemaker and was a lovingwife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She was a member, and held various posi-tions of leadership and responsibility in theFirst Congregational Church of Woodstock,the Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board ofDirectors, the Woodstock Garden Club, andthe American Association of UniversityWoman.

She was also an avid golfer and was a mem-ber of the Quinnatisset Golf Club inThompson.

Her funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 5at the First Congregational Church ofWoodstock, 543 Route 169, Woodstock. Burialwas in Woodstock Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to theFirst Congregational Church of WoodstockMemorial Fund, P.O. Box 147, Woodstock, CT06281.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home,Southbridge, directed the arrangements.

Luco Monopoli, 80WORCESTER — Luco Monopoli, 80, of

Lake Avenue, died peacefully on Monday, Aug.30 surrounded by his family in UMassMemorial-University Campus in Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Ann M.(Dowd) Monopoli; two sons, John R. Monopoliand his wife, Denise, of Worcester and LukeMonopoli of Celebration, Fla.; four daughters,Patricia A. Lewis and her husband, David, ofDanielson, Conn., Linda M. Wilson and LisaMonopoli, both of Worcester, and Marie T.Monopoli of Winchendon; two brothers,Nicholas Monopoli and his wife, June, ofCharlton and Giacomo Monopoli and his wife,Pamela, of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters,Elizabeth Serra and her husband, Robert, ofNorth Grafton, Rose Paldino and her husband,Donald, and Ann Montiverdi and her hus-band, Anthony, all of Worcester; 10 grandchil-dren, eight great-grandchildren and severalnieces and nephews.

A son, Lee M. Monopoli, died in 2008.Luco was born on May 5, 1930 in Worcester,

a son of Giacomo and Anna (Fiorentino)Monopoli, and was a lifelong resident ofWorcester.

He was a graduate of Worcester Boys TradeHigh School and attended Anna Maria Collegein Paxton.

He proudly served his country as a memberof the U.S. Army.

He was retired from the Worcester PoliceDepartment Vice Squad and was a member ofthe Massachusetts and SouthernMassachusetts Police Associations, the ItalianAmerican Police Association, the WorcesterLodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and theTeamsters Local 170.

The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 4 fromthe Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St.,Holden, followed by a Mass of ChristianBurial in St. George’s Church, 40 Brattle St.,Worcester. Burial was in St. John’s Cemeteryin Worcester.

www.milesfuneralhome.com

Janette E. Poore, 84ST. GEORGE, Utah — Janette Elizabeth

Poore, 84, passed away Aug. 26 in St. George,Utah.

She was born Oct. 6, 1926 in Charlton toMelvin and Emily Chaffee Baker.

Surviving family include her children, Jane(Warren) Cox of Anchorage, Alaska, andTracy Poore of Washington, Utah; 18 grand-children, 21 great-grandchildren, and a broth-er, Roger Baker of Charlton.

She is preceded in death by her husband,Donald; a son, Donald Poore; a sister, EdnaGrant, and her parents.

There are no services planned at this time.Arrangements are under the direction of

Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah, (435)673-2454.

Friends and family are invited to sign theguestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Send all obituary notices to the Charlton Villager, 25 Elm St.,

Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected].

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CHARLTON — The Bay Path footballteam was on track to have a very productiveseason last year, as they began 4-0. But theinjury bug hit the Minutemen hard, and theteam struggled the rest of the way.

“We were rolling,” explained coach AlDhembe. “We thought we had a good team,and all of a sudden bang.”

Starting quarterback Matt Hall, fullbackNate Gaines, running back Ty Phillips, andtight end Nick Nickerson – all valuableassets to Bay Path – went down withinjuries for an extended amount of time.

“We had an inordinate amount ofinjuries,” Dhembe said. “It was incredible.It was almost like we were snake bit.”

The Minutemen went 1-6 the rest of theway to finish 5-6 and out of the Division 3playoff picture, and all but Nickerson grad-uated.

But Dhembe is confident that the 2009injuries may actually help the 2010 team.

“The bad part was we had guys thatweren’t ready to fill in,”he began. “The goodpart is that a lot of thosekids got a lot of muchneeded experience.Hopefully that will paydividends this year.”

One of the playerswho benefited from lastseason’s injuries isSpencer Dube. The sen-ior co-captain wasn’tslated to get much play-ing time last fall, butwhen Hall went downDube took over thequarterbacking duties.

“He got hurt halfwaythrough the first game,”Dube said of Hall’suntimely injury. “Imade a lot of mistakes,so I’ll learn from mymistakes last year anddo better this year.”

One of the playersDube will be throwingthe ball to is senior co-captain Dave Prince.The wide receiver/cor-nerback believes thekey to a successful sea-son is to forget aboutseasons past and focus

on the task at hand.“Keep working at making ourselves bet-

ter and forget about the past,” he said.“Practice what our weaknesses are.”

Prince also believes being a vocal leaderis important for his teammates.

“There’s a time to joke around and a timeto be serious,” he said. “We keep them seri-ous most of the time.”

And what happens if the injury bugavoids the Minutemen and they focus andremain serious?

“I can see us going to the playoffs,” Princesaid. “We just can’t let anything get into ourheads.”

Dube added that one can not think aboutan untimely injury or two.

“The past is the past,” he said.If Bay Path can avoid injuries and play

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A Bay Path football player takes a drink of water during a break in theaction during a practice held Sept. 2.

The Bay Path offense and defense line up for a play during a recent practice.

A Bay Path quarterback prepares to launch a pass to his intended target, as the receiver is streaking down thefield.

A Bay Path receiver is about to make the catch before the safety could adjust and deflect the pass away. TheMinutemen open its season Sept. 11 vs. Worcester North at Foley Stadium at 1 p.m.

BY MICHAEL CORSOSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

DUDLEY — Rebuilding is a word that isoften associated with starting from the groundup. The Shepherd Hill football team is the epit-ome of the word. After last season’s 4-7 cam-paign, which ended in missing the playoffscompletely, there are many question markssurrounding this year’s young and inexperi-enced bunch.

Now in his 10th season as Shepherd Hill’shead coach, Chris Lindstrom looks at this sea-son in an optimistic view.

“We are getting better day by day and I amreally pleased with the growth of this team,”he said.

However, Lindstrom knows it’ll be an uphillbattle.

“We have 15 sophomores battling for posi-tions on this team,” he said. “I’m just lookingto make progress each and every day and therest will take care of itself.”

In addition to the young squad, only twostarters from last year’s team are returning.Senior captains Tyler Anderson and TylerLeblanc will look to lead a young Rams offen-sive and defensive front line.

“These guys are our only two starters fromlast year, so I am going to look to them to helpwith the growth of our team,” said Lindstrom.

Ryan Dupell, another senior captain, willjoin his classmates up front as they look toprotect first year quarterback Drew Ravenelle.The sophomore will try to replace last year’squarterback Anthony Preissler.

“Anthony was such a great kid,” Lindstromsaid. “A very good quarterback and an excel-lent athlete. He was really a bright spot for theteam last year.”

Ravenelle will be handing the ball off to sen-iors Craig Snow and Tanner Ackley who arealso senior captains. Besides these positions,coach Lindstrom is up in the air about theremaining roster spots.

“The competition in practice has been ter-rific,” he noted. Everyone is pushing the nextperson to give everything they have and thathas really made us a better football team.”

Lindstrom is also very impressed with theteams’ ability to learn the offense at such anadvanced rate.

“The guys have really been able to get accus-tomed to the system,” he said. “I’ve never hada team be able to learn so much in such a littletime frame.”

The young Rams have been tested thus farin the preseason. They have scrimmaged thelikes of Division 1 powerhouses St. Johns andShrewsbury.

Inexperience has notably been a concern forthe veteran coach, as he added, “We’re notwhere we need to be yet. But each day andeach game gives us a better idea of where weneed to get to.”

There have also been slight changes in thecoaching staff this season. Ryan Dugan willbe taking the reigns as assistant coach. He willbe replacing Shane Szydlo, who will be takingover as the head coach of the Putnam HighSchool football team. Dugan was the quarter-back and captain of Shepherd Hill for two sea-sons in 2005 and 2006.

Undoubtedly the most encouraging aspectof the 2010 Rams is their attitude toward theseason.

“We have no superstars and that certainlyhelps,” Lindstrom exclaimed. “Everyone

gives it everything they got on every play andthat is essential. That is one characteristicthat is very similar to the Super Bowl team oftwo years ago.”

It is evident that Shepherd Hill has the rightmindset and may make a push for a playoffberth, but many factors may come betweentheir aspirations. Can these young Rams over-come their inexperience on the field to proveto many skeptics that they should once againbe contending for a Super Bowl ring? Can thesenior captains provide enough leadership tokeep the young Rams motivated? They willcertainly not have a lot of time to figure thatout as their preseason schedule has come to aclose an opening night looms. The Rams setoff their regular season on the road in the hos-tile environment of Groton-Dunstable Sept.10.

Shepherd Hill’s first home game will beSept. 17 against Gardner for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

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SOUTHBRIDGE — Harrington Hospital will offer aHealthcare Provider initial Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPRcourse from 9 a.m. to noon in Conference Room 2 of the 100South St. campus. Cost is $60.

To register, call (508) 765-3050.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19

WEST BOYLSTON — The Barton Center for DiabetesEducation along with the Leicester Lions Club and BarnstormCycles would like to announce the second annual Ride forBarton to support the summer camp programs for boys andgirls with diabetes.

Registration for this police escorted motorcycle ride beginsat 10 a.m. The ride starts at noon. The Ride for Barton will startat the Central Massachusetts Safety Council, 186 WestBoylston St., Route 12, West Boylston, and end at Camp Joslin,150 Richardson Corner Road, Charlton. Food, raffles, prizes,great music and good friends along with a ride T-shirt are allincluded in the $25 donation. Passengers and non-riders are$10.

All proceeds from the ride will support the camper-shipfund. Camp Joslin and Clara Barton Camp are operated by The

Barton Center for Diabetes Education and have never turnedaway a camper for lack of funds.

For more information go to www.bartoncenter.org, click onnews and events and then events, or call (508) 987-2056, ext. 102,or call Joe at (508) 892-5332.

STURBRIDGE — There will be a fundraiser at Admiral T.J.O’Briens from noon to 4 p.m. in honor of Owen O’Brien. Owenhas Children’s Alopecia, which is an autoimmune disease thatcauses someone to lose all the hair on their bodies. Tickets willbe $20 per person with a portion going towards to theChildren’s Alopecia Project. September is Children’s AlopeciaAwareness Month, which works on trying to promote high self-esteem.

This will be a family event.

MONDAY, SEPT. 20

SOUTHBRIDGE — Kennedy-Donovan South Central EarlyIntervention will be hosting its 5th annual “Swing Fore Kids”Golf Tournament at Cohasse Country Club. Your registrationfee of $100 will get you 18 holes of golf and a cart, golfers giftbag, a sit down meal and registration in our great challenges:closest to the pin, closest to the line, longest drive, a $5,000 put-ting contest and a $20,000 Hole In One contest. Prizes are alsoawarded for first, second, and third place. All proceeds benefitfamilies, staff and the center.

For more information or to register as a single, twosome ora team contact Lauren Boisvert at (508) 765-0292, ext. 210.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21

SOUTHBRIDGE — Harrington Hospital will offer ahands-on Heart Saver AED and CPR Course from 5-7p.m. in Conference Room 2 of the 100 South St. campus.For healthcare providers. Cost is $50.

To register, call (508) 765-3050.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25

CHARLTON — St. Joseph’s Church will hold its 110thanniversary dinner dance at the Southbridge Hotel andConference Center from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $45 perperson and are now on sale. Please visit www.stjoseph-scharlton.com for more information.

THURSDAY, OCT. 7

WORCESTER — UMass Memorial Medical Center promotespositive mental health and the early detection of disordersthrough a National Depression Day Screening event from 3-5p.m. The screening takes place in the Ambulatory PsychiatryClinic, Basement Conference Room A (Farmhouse), 361Plantation St.

Participants will watch an educational video, complete aquestionnaire, meet briefly with a clinician, and if appropri-ate, receive a referral for a more extensive evaluation andtreatment for depression. No appointment is necessary.

For questions, please call (508) 334-2537.The event is coordinated by the UMass Memorial

Department of Psychiatry.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY

CHARLTON — Charlton Baptist Church’s CelebrateRecovery celebrated God’s healing power in our lives througheight recovery principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps.

This experience allows us to be changed. We open the doorby sharing our experiences, strengths, and hopes with oneanother. In addition, we become willing to accept God’s gracein solving our life problems. By working the steps and applyingtheir Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. Webecome free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctionalbehaviors. This freedom creates a stronger personal relation-ship with God and others. As we progress through the princi-ples we discover our personal, loving and forgiving HigherPower — Jesus Christ.

Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. atCharlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road.

For more information, call Elaine at (508) 248-7597 or visitcharltonbaptist.org.

Friends invite public to monthly meetingCHARLTON — The Friends of the Charlton Public Library

invites the public to attend its next monthly meeting at 6:30p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the children’s storyroom on the lower level of the library.

New members, current members and non-members arealways welcome.

As always, meeting attendees are invited to enjoy a cup ofgourmet coffee, tea or hot chocolate, courtesy of the Friends.Light refreshments will also be available. For more informa-tion about the meeting or the Friends group, please call thelibrary at (508) 248-0452 or contact Phyllis Hanlon at (508) 248-5161 or [email protected].

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Coast Guard Auxiliaryto offer boating classes

Coast Guard Auxiliary classes for power and sail boaterswill start Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Worcester State College andcontinue through Nov. 3. Each session runs from 7-9 p.m.

Classes cover the fundamentals of safe boating and are

taught by instructors from the Auburn Flotilla of theUnited States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Both classes areapproved by the National Association of State BoatingLaw Administrators.

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Send notices about Charlton events to [email protected]

Celebrated local performerJoe Macey will play at 420Main Restaurant inSturbridge this Saturday,

Sept. 11, from 7:30 p.m.As a solo acoustic performer Joe

performs classic acoustic hits fromthe 50s thru today. With an easy onthe ears voice, solid guitar work,and the true ability to entertain anyaudience, a Joe Macey a show is oneto catch. For those of you wonder-ing where else Joe has been per-forming as of late, the answerwould be — everywhere. OneFriday night you may find himsinging in Narragansett, R.I., whilethe next night he may be at a camp-ground in Maine or even entertain-ing at your back yard barbecue. Thefact is Joe is a warrior of the road,having logged thousands of per-formances over the last 30 yearsfrom the New England states toNashville, Tenn. During the early90s Joe had one of the top five mosthighly celebrated and successfulcountry bands in New England. Hehas opened national shows forcountry legends including GeorgeJones, Waylon Jennings andCharlie Daniels. Though these daysyou can find him performing morelocally, he continues to tour at pacemany could not keep up with, allwhile also maintaining a full-timeday job and raising a family. Despitethe sleep deprivation and the sacri-fices it takes to be a live performer,at age 52, Joe sounds better thanever — much like legends DavidGates (Bread), James Taylor, andthe late John Denver whose liveperformances also got better withage.

Check him out at Statz Sports Baron Friday, Sept. 10, in NorthBrookfield, Mass., 420 Main onSaturday, and on Saturday Oct. 16,at Chuck’s Steakhouse in Auburn.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10

• RiggaGoo, 9 p.m., LakeLashaway Inn, 308 East Main St.,East Brookfield, Mass.

• Mulligan’s Fancy, 9 p.m.,Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass.

• The Last Call Band, 9:30 p.m.,Firefly’s, 350 East Main Street,Marlborough, Mass.

• TripleShot, 9 p.m, Wales IrishPub, Wales, Mass.

• Kendall Miller Band, 420 MainRestaurant, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Rob Adams, 7 to 11 p.m., UglyDuckling loft @ The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.

• Fever Band, 8:30 p.m. To 12:30a.m., The Village Lounge, Route171, Woodstock, Conn.

• Lisa Martin “SongwriterSessions”, 7:30 p.m., The VanillaBean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road,Pomfret, Conn., $5

• SIDEWALK SALLY, 9 p.m.,Sticks Tavern, Route 44, Glocester,R.I.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11

• Andy Cummings, 8 p.m., SpruceStreet Tavern, Clinton, Mass.

• The FRANKS, 9 p.,m, Ye OldeTavern, West Brookfield, Mass.

• Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m.,Granville’s Pub, 40 Chestnut Street,Spencer, Mass.

• Brett & Lisa of “She’s Busy,”Chuck’s Steakhouse, Auburn,Mass.

• Joe Macey, 420 Main Restaurant,Sturbridge, Mass.

• All Folked Up. 9 p.m., AdmiralT.J. O’ Brien’s, 407 Main Street,Sturbridge, Mass.

• Rob Adams, 7 to 11 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft at The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.

• Kathleen Pemblem 8 p.m., TheVanilla Bean Cafe, 450 DeerfieldRoad, Pomfret, Conn., $12

• Mark Renburke, 9:30 p.m., TheGold Eagle at The Laurel House,Dayville, Conn.

• Acoustic Open Mic, 7:30 to 11p.m., Woodland Meeting House, 115E. Killingly Road, Foster, R.I.

• Hard Knoxx, 9 p.m., The MusicLady, Central Village, Conn.

SUNDAY SEPT. 12

• Blues Jam w/Bootsy and DaFunk, 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, NorthBrookfield, Mass.

• Wibble & Friends, 3 to 6 p.m.,Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 East MainStreet, East Brookfield, Mass.

• The Bad Tickers, 3 to 6 p.m., TheLashaway Inn, E. Brookfield, Mass.

• Open Mic w/Rick HarringtonBand, 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13

• Bill McCarthy’s Open MicWorld, 7 p.m., Chuck’s Steakhouse,Route 20 West, Auburn, Mass.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14

• Bill McCarthy’s Open MicWorld, 7:30 pm, Greendale’s Pub,Worcester, Mass.

WEDNESDAY SEPT. 15

• Wicked Wednesday Open Mic,7:30 p.m., The Lashaway Inn, 308 EMain Street (Route 9 westbound),East Brookfield, Mass.

• Bill McCarthy’s Open MicWorld, 7:30 pm, Beatnik’s,Worcester, Mass.

• Open Mic w/ Russ Mineau, 7:30p.m., Victoria Station Cafe,Putnam, Conn.

THURSDAY SEPT. 16

• Bad Tickers, 8 p.m., Statz SportsBar & Grill, North Bookfield, Mass.

• S-Kalators Band, 8 p.m. to 12a.m., Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass.

• Boys of the Town, 7:30 p.m., TheCopper Stallion, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Rob Adams, 6 to 10 p.m., UglyDuckling loft @ The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.

• Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., PointBreeze, Webster, Mass.

• Open Mic w/ ROAD, 8p.m., The Village Lounge,Route 171, Woodstock,Conn.

If you’re a live act thatwould like to be featured,know of someone else whois, or simply want to let usknow about an upcominggig, email me at the addressbelow. Events must be with-in 10 miles of the reader-ship area and submitted tome by 7 p.m. Thursday of

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WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood!Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western

Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8

Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms!2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany

Decks! $689,900.00

DUDLEY - 14 Hall Road! 9 RmBrick Cape! Super In-Law Set Up!

2 Complete Living Levels! AllSpacious Rooms! Hardwoods! 5/4Rms! 2/2 Bdrms! Walk-out LowerLevel! 3 Baths! Huge .91 Acre Lot!

$239,900.00

WEBSTER – 4 Hall Road!Updated 6 Rm Split Entry! Kitchen

w/Dining Area! Comfortable Liv Rm!3 Bdrms! Master w/half Bath! 2.5Baths! Lower Level Family Room!

2 Car Garage! Private Yard!$189,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 220 KilldeerIsland, 75’ Sandy Beach! FantasticLakefront Home! Cherry Kitchen!

Lake Facing Din & Liv Rms! 5 Bdrms -2 on 1st Flr - 3 Lake Facing! Master

Bath! 3 Full Baths! 11X46Office/Workshop/Utility! Garages! AC!

Pro Landscaped! Level Lot! TrexDeck! Dock! $799,900.00

WEBSTER – OPEN HOUSESat & Sun 12:00-2:00!

New England Commons! Adult 55+Community! Applianced! Solid Counters!

Hardwoods! 2 Bdrms! 2 Baths/Master! FullBasements! Garage! C/Air! Security!

Irrigation! Community Center! Walking Trails!Low Fees! Easy Access! $224,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 86 Bates PointRoad! Views across Middle Pond!

Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch!Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room!Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/LakeViews! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower

Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime50’ Waterfront! $499,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rmw/Panoramic Views across South Pond!

Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports!Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never

want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths!2 Car Garage! Professionally

Landscaped! Mahogany Decks!And Much More! $774,900.00

LEICESTER –– Cedar Meadow Lake!12.5 Acre Dream w/180’ Waterfront!

Southern Exposure! Private 12 Room2,920’Cape! 500’ Driveway! Frplcd FamRm! Formal Liv Rm! 1st Flr Master! 4/5

Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! Ceramic Tile &Hardwoods! 2 Car Garage! And More!

$699,900.00

DUDLEY – 9 Knollwood Rd! 8 RmSplit w/InGround Pool! Frplc Liv Rmw/Hrdwds! Applncd Kit w/Hrdwds!Large Master! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths!Remod Bath w/Dual Vanity & Jet

Tub! Fam Rm w/Frplc! 2 Car Garage!1 Acre! $244,900.00

WEBSTER - 824 School St! 11 RmFederal Colonial! Foyer! Liv Rm w/Frplc!

Din Rm! Library! New Kit! 5 Bdrms!Master w/Sitting Rm! Maids Rm w/Sep.

Entrance! 3rd Flr for Add'l Rms! Hrdwds!Office w/Sep. Entrance! 3 Car Gar!

2006 Roof! $349,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! 25 Bates Grove Rd! 88’ Waterfront!

20,712’ Lot! 2 Complete LivingLevels - 2 Kitchens! Cathedrals

w/Skylights! Fireplace! 3Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Panoramic

Lake Views! 2 Car Garage!$599,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE! 53 Bates Point!Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm

Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic LakeViews! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds!

Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master!Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd FlrExpansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot!Permanent Dock! $524,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 92Lakeside Ave! Southwestern Exposure!Sunsets! Huge Lake Views! Complete

2005 Remodel Inside & Out!Open Floor Plan! Cathedrals!

Fireplace! 2 Bedrooms! Applianced!Central Air! Garage!

$449,900.00

WEBSTER – 11 Morris St! 6 RmCape! Easy Access to 395, Shopping,Banks, School! Ideal Back Yard! Eat-inApplianced Kit! Liv Rm & Fam Rm

w/Hrdwds! 3/4 Bdrms! 1st Flr Masterw/Hrdwd Flr! Updated Windows,

Siding, Heat & Electric!$179,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Bates Grove!South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced!

Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat w/50HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam Rm

w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master w/Hrdwds!3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Lot! Sandy

Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! Recent Roof!$374,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - STRIPISLAND! Your Own Island Paradise!

You’ll Never Want to Leave! 8 Rms!3/4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! Sep Guest

Cottage! Gazebo! Boat House!“Mainland” Lot for Parking w/Garage!

Fully Equipped! Pontoon Boat!$599,900.00

WEBSTER – 493/495 School Street!Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5

Baths! Applianced! Great InvestmentOpportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs,Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries!

Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! RecentWindows! Garages! Sep Basements!

New Electric! etc.$199,900.00

THOMPSON - SCHOOLHOUSEPOND! Western Exp! Beautiful

Sunsets! 100' Waterfront! 10+ Rms w/4Decks! Open Flr Plan! Liv Rm w/Frplc!3 Bdrms! Master w/Waterfront Deck &Bath! 3.5 Baths! Finished Lower Level!

In Time for Summer!$389,900.00

WEBSTER – 49 Sunny Ave! 7 RmColonial! Desirable Neighborhood!Fenced Yard! Eat-In Kit w/CenterIsl! Spacious Liv Rm! Formal Din

Rm! 3 Large Bdrms! Master w/Walk-in Closet! LL Fam Rm! 6 Panel Drs!

Walk to Lake! $249,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island -North Pond! Western Exp –

Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake

Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm MasterSuite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths!Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages!

$649,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - ExceptionalProperty! Spectacular Sunsets! 100'

Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! CherryLibrary! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm!

Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! MasterSuite & Office Suite! Lake Level

w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool!Gardens! Security! And More!

$1,399,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - 16 Cross Ct!Killdeer Island! Western Exp =

Spectacular Sunsets! 8 Rms! 4 Bdrms! 1.5Baths! Applianced! Center Isl! Formal Din

Rm! Flr to Ceiling Stone Frplc Liv Rm!Master w/Half Bath! Lower Level Frplc

Fam Rm! $449,900.00

SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY!Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp!

Applianced Custom Kit w/CenterIsland! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3

Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths!Walkout Lower Level! Enjoy all LakeLiving has to Offer! $479,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - 104 TreasureIsland! Rare End Unit w/1ST FLR MAS-

TER BDRM w/Bath! Skylight Kit! FrplcdFam Rm w/Screened Porch & TrexDeck! 5 Rms! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths!

Garage! C/Air! 2 Boat Slips! HeatedPool! Sandy Beach! $319,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of

South Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower

Level Kitchens! BeautifullyLandscaped! 26X30' Garage!

Roof 07! Siding 09!$479,900.00

OXFORD – 66 Pleasant St U15!

Overlooks 4th Green “Pine Ridge”! 5 Rm

Townhouse! Easy Access to All Routes!

Applianced! Granite! 26' Liv Rm! 2

Bdrms! Master Bdrm w/Loft, Skylight &

Fan! 1.5 Baths! Stackable Washer/Dyer!

C/Air! Garage! $182,900.00

DUDLEY – 1 Jonathan Pass!Perryville Estates! 8 Rm Cape!

Custom Kit! Din Rm w/Hrdwds!! Fam Rm w/Cathedrals! Office! 3/4Bedrooms! 2 Baths! 2 Car Garage!

.91 Acres! & More!$279,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 228 Killdeer IslandRd! Sandy Shores! Level – Walk-Out!

7 Rm Contemporary! 2 Story Frplcd LivRm! Lake Facing Master w/Bath!

3 Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! C/Air! Garage!Needs Work – As Is!

$479,900.00

DUDLEY – 5 Luther Lane! 8 RmColonial! Many Updates! Stainless

Appliances! Granite Counters! Din Rmw/Hrdwds! 15X25' Liv Rm w/New

Carpet! 1.5 Baths! 12X26' Master! 3Bdrms! Finished Lower Level!

24/26X50'Garage w/25x25 Loft! C/Air!C/Vac! $279,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’Level Waterfront – Western Exposure =Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake

Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open FlrPlan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5Baths! Great for Entertaining & All WaterSports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More!

$499,900.00

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WEBSTER – 6 McGovern Lane!Convenient! Hospital Near! 5 RmUpdated Ranch! New Applianced

Granite Kit w/Hrdwds! Frplcd Liv Rm& Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Spacious Masterw/Walk-in Closet! Fam Rm! 2 Garages!

1/2 Acre! $234,900.00

DUDLEY – 109 W. Main St! StatelyBrick Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms!Single Fam w/Inlay Apart / Super 2

Family! Business Zoned! Live & WorkFrom Here! Park Like Grounds! 6/7

Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Rms! 3Baths! Brand New Furnace! Check It

Out!!! $324,900.00

DUDLEY – 12 Eagle Drive! 8Rm Tri-Level! Center Isl GraniteKitchen! Open Floor Plan! Frplcd

Liv Rm! Family Rm w/BrickHearth! 3 / 4 Bdrms! Master

Bath! 2.5 Baths! 21x21Game Rm!In-Ground Pool! $214,900.00

WEBSTER - 64 Old Douglas Rd!Custom Split Entry Cape! Over 1Acre of Privacy! 6 Rms! CathedralCeilings! 3 Bdrms! Master Suite

w/Bath! 2 Full Baths! Detached 2 CarGarage w/500sq.ft. Loft - "Man

Town"! $259,900.00

OXFORD – 68 Holbrook Rd! 8 Rm

Contemporary! 3.3 Acres! Grand Two

Story Foyer! Sunken Frplcd Liv Rm

w/Cathedral! Fam Rm w/Skylights &

Cathedrals! Tiled Kit w/Island! Master

w/His & Her Closets! 2 Full Baths!

$299,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE! MiddlePond/Western Expo = Spectacular

Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "WawelaPark"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living!

Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced!Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing

Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $399,900.00

AUBURN – 8 Rice Rd! Class 8RmColonial! All You Would Expect!

Cherry! Granite! Fam Rm w/Frplc!Hrdwds! CAir! 4 Bdrms! Master w/Whirlpool! 2.5 Baths! 2 Car Garage!

Landscaped .62 Acres! HeatedPool! $479,900.00

CHARLTON – 7 Robbins Rd!Custom 2,700’ 8 Rm Center Hall

Colonial set on 3.23 Acres! CountryKitchen! 27’ Frplcd Liv Rm! FormalDin Rm! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5Baths! Anderson Windows! Private

Pond! $349,900.00

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WEBSTER – 44 Colonial Rd!Beautiful 8 Rm Colonial! Overlooking

Webster Lake! Hrdwds! Granite!Center Isl! SS Appliances! Cherry

Cabs! Frplcd! 2.5 Baths!Entertain/Theater Rm! Gen Hook-Up!

Invis Elect Dog Fence! $329,900.00

WEBSTER – 78 Second Island Rd!Beautiful 7 Rm Ranch! Corner Lot!

Cabinet Packed Kit! Din Rm! Frplc LivRm & 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwd Flrs! RplcmntWindows! Recent Roof! 2009 Furnace!

1 Car Garage! Move In Condition!$209,900.00

WEBSTER – 81 Killdeer Island Rd!Webster Lake Access! 7Rm Ranch! 3Bdrms! Remod Appl Kit! Central Air!Hrdwd Floors! 33’ Finished Fam Rm

w/Wood Stove! Impeccable Landscaping!16x32 In Ground Pool! 2 Car Garage!

Shed! $229,900.00

DUDLEY – 2 Fairview Ave! 58’Updated 8 Rm Ranch! AppliancedGranite Kit! 15X19’ Liv Rm! 4 First

Flr Bdrms! Gleaming Hrdwds!Fully Finished Lower Level! 2

Baths, Whirlpool! New Windows!Half Acre! $229,900.00

WEBSTER – 55 Ash Street! 6+ RmCape “Plus” 5+ Rm Gambrel set on

30,884’! Live in One, Collect Rent fromthe Other! Cape w/Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Hardwoods!

2 Car Garage! Gambrel w/2/3 Bdrms! Full Bath! Nice Kitchen! And More!

$209,900.00

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12THDUDLEY:Oakview Estates D 1-3pm $229,900 Weichert

Jo-Ann Szymczak508-943-7669

SOUTHBRIDGE:324 High Street SF 12-2pm $229,900 Aucoin/ 508-765-269844 Ridge Rd. SF 12-2pm $139,900 Remax/ Neal LeBlanc

508-784-0529

UXBRIDGE:25 Pleasant Street SF 1-3pm $249,000 VanderZicht

Christine Bonaventura508-277-1903

WEBSTER:52 Aldrich Street SF 12-1:30pm $194,900 Remax/ Conrad Allen

508-400-0438

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OOppeenn HHoouussee DDiirreeccttoorryyOFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON RD., WEBSTER, MASS.

Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers

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THOMPSON -- Adorable1500 sq. ft. Cape-stylehome on 1.25 woodedacres -- Eat-in kitchen --formal dining room --livingroom -- three bedrooms --full bath -- hardwood floors

-- pellet stove -- oil heat -- recent roof and gutters --garage -- patio.

R/E Tax $1885 $184,900

WEBSTER – Want/needmore than a regular-sizedRanch? This quality-builthome has more than 2100square feet of one-level livingspace on a half acre close toeverything. Spacious kitchen

- dining area - 30 ft. living room and three extra large bed-rooms - 2.5 baths - 36 ft. screened back porch overlookinglevel back yard - partially finished basement, tons of storage- oil heat, recent roof, garage, town services.

RE/Taxes $2268 $184,900

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DUDLEY – Very nicethree-bedroom Ranchin good neighborhood –applianced kitchenopen to dining area –spacious cathedral ceil-ing family room –

breezeway – deck - hardwood floors – 1st flr laundry –ceramic bath – garage – walk-out basement – town ser-vices – close to schools and shopping

R/E Tax $1862 $189,900

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WEBSTER -- Moveright into this excellenthip-roof Ranch in avery nice neighbor-hood -- gleaming hard-woods throughout --applianced kitchen --dining area -- living

room -- two large bedrooms -- ceramic bath -- three-seasonporch -- HWBB oil heat -- recent furnace -- attached garage-- shed -- backyard patio for your summer cook-outs! R/E Tax $1783 $214,900

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bedroom ranch with nice

location, newer addition with

family room and fireplace,

inground pool. Lower level is

also finished for added

space. $229,900

WARREN - Two bedroom ranch

with country setting, open floor

plan with cathedral ceilings,

double sliders to large back

deck, walk out basement could

be finished. Recently painted

interior. $159,000

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Custom built colonial w/ hardwood floorsthroughout the entire house, maple cabi-nets and granite countertops, gas fire-place... oversized garage.. 40' farmersporch.. 20' deck... open field surrounds thehome. Ideal location for golfer in closeproximity to golf course... MUST VIEWINTERIOR! SPACIOUS ROOMS... quality

Quality custom ranch.. hardwood floors.. walkto town beach and stores.. dining area offkitchen..1st floor laundry.. easy access tomajor highways Mass Pike, 290, 395, 146..land-scaped grounds offer privacy with town con-veniences.. meet with local contractor forinformation to update kitchen for a realisticcost.. you will have a home that will shine!

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FLOORS IN LR & 2 BDRMS. BATH/JET TUB/PEDESTALSINK/SEPARATE SHOWER STALL/NEWER PELLA WINDOWS,NEW ROOF, WALK OUT BASEMENT TO PATIO WITH PRIVATEWOODED YARD. (MLS#71128010) $188,000

WEBSTER: CAPE, UPDATED BATH, LARGE EAT-INKITCHEN, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, NEWER FURNACE,MODINE HEATER IN BASEMENT. FPLC LIVING ROOM.KNOTTY PINE DINING ROOM. ROOF 10 YRS OLD.FRONT PORCH. FAMILY ROOM, COULD BE USED AT5TH BEDROOM ON FIRST LEVEL. CLOSE TO RTS 395& 290. READY TO OCCUPY. (MLS#71115287)$159,000

Visit my web site: www.carolinebianchi.com

UXBRIDGE25 Pleasant St

3/4 bd, 2 bth $249,000

DUDLEY241 Dresser Hill

New construction, 2 Ac, 2100 sf $319,900

WHITINSVILLEDeane Way

Hillside Garden EstStarting $339,900

Christine Bonaventura508-277-1903Real Estate, Inc.

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TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and placeof the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days atthe law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 BillericaRd., Chelmsford, MA, 01824, Attorney for the Mortgagee.Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein

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Friday, Sept. 10STURBRIDGE —Sturbridge Business

Builders, 7-8:30 a.m. Southbridge SavingsBank Community Room. Sturbridge. Free.

WORCESTER — The Worcester AreaAssociation for the Education of YoungChildren is hosting a legislative breakfast forelected officials, policymakers and candidateson Friday, September 10, 7:30-9:30 a.m., atWorcester Elks Hall, 233 Mill St., Worcester.JD Chesloff, deputy director of theMassachusetts Roundtable and chairman ofthe Massachusetts Board of Early Educationand Care, and Linda Cavaioli, executive direc-tor of the YWCA of Central Massachusetts,will speak about the importance of support-ing high-quality early education and care. ToRSVP, e-mail [email protected] or call 508-987-0829 ext. 19. The association welcomesdonations of diapers, wipes and baby food forprograms serving children and families inneed.

STURBRIDGE – The Federated Church ofSturbridge and Fiskdale will again be hostingtheir fall and winter 2010-2011 junior highdances Fridays from 7-10 p.m. We. have a“Once you’re in, you’re in” policy. Parents canpick up their youth outside on the front stepsof the Federated Church at 10 p.m. The costper youth is $7 and a snack bar is available.

Saturday, Sept. 11WEBSTER —Harrington Healtcare at

Hubbard Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 340Thompson Road, Webster: Free for all.Featuring the MYCHIP Child IdentificationProgram. Get a variety of health information,including cardiovascular disease, oncologyand cancer care, chronic wound care, women’shealth and mammography. Plus free screen-ings like Body Mass Index and Blood Sugar.Free giveaways, kids events, light refresh-ments and a special appearance by Life FlightHelicopter! Rain or shine. Bring the family.

WORCESTER — Bikers Against AbusingKids will hold a Ride for Change and PokerRun with registration at 6 Park Ave.,Worcester from 8 – 10 a.m. with kickstands upand throttles cracked at 10:30 a.m. The rideends in Spencer.

The entry fee is $20 per bike. All bikes arewelcomed. Cars are welcomed at the gate afterthe ride for a small donation. There will bekid-friendly events during the day includinggames and comedians. Music, raffles, food andbiker games will also be held. The eveningevents are geared toward bikers.

For more information, please contact Sal atGianfriddo’s Promotions at 508-284-5498 or

Zakk at Bikers Against Abusing Kids at 508-615-6500.

HOLLAND — The Nipmuck Indian Councilof Chaubunagunganaug will present their30th annual Nipmuck Powwow at Lake SiogPark from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. today and Sunday,Sept. 12. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 forelders and children aged 6-12. Children under6 are admitted free. The event will feature tra-ditional and contemporary foods, authenticdrumming and dancing, Indian crafts and sou-venir items. For more information, call 508-347-7829 or email [email protected].

GRAFTON — Tufts’ Cummings School ofVeterinary Medicine will hold an open housefrom 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 200 Westboro Road,North Grafton. New England’s only school ofveterinary medicine is holding its AnnualOpen House. Bring your family and friends.Admission and parking is free. Student veteri-nary groups, Birds of prey exhibit, Hayridesand self-guided tours, Sheep shearing andpolice dog demonstrations, Vet school admis-sion sessions, Teddy bear clinic, Livestock andalpacas, Plastination exhibit. For safety rea-sons, pets are not allowed on campus for OpenHouse. For information call 508.839.5395, x84899 or visit our Web site:www.tufts.edu/vet/openhouse.

SOUTHBRIDGE — Kennedy DonovanSouth Central Early Intervention will be host-ing a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament onSaturday, Sept 11 at Cohasse Country Club, 363Eastford Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. for regis-tration and the tournament begins promptlyat 5 p.m. A $65 registration fee will get you$4,000-worth of chips, appetizers and a greattime. Prizes will be awarded in AmericanExpress Gift Checks. First place is a guar-enteed $1,000. Additional prizes are awardedfor every 10 players. There are no rebuys. Forregistration or more information please con-tact Laure Boisvert at 508-765-0292 ext. 210 orRuss Labarge at 774-230-1624. Kennedy-Donovan South Central Early Interventionprovides community based services for youngchildrenwith developmental delay and theirfamilies. We service families in the 15 neigh-boring 15 communities of centralMassachusetts and eight communities innortheastern Connecticut.

CHARLTON — It’s back to school time andtime to enjoy the best home cooking in theworld. The Charlton City United MethodistChurch will be serving pork roast from 5:30 to7 p.m. This is everyone’s favorite and comescomplete with home made dessert. Cost is $9for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and childrenfive and under eat for free. We are handi-capped accessable and reservations made bymade by calling 508-248-7379. Take out is avail-able.

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$1500 For The PairCall 508-259-8805

(2) AntiqueDecorative

Pieces Of FarmEquipment

To Enhance Your LawnOr Garden

(1) McCormick Horse-Drawn Mower

(1) Single Gang TractorHarrow

Located In Leicester, MABest Offer

508-892-3488

(2) CommercialShowcase

6’Wx2’D, 82” High$300

413-245-1241

(2) Green Colonial Couches

Small Flowered Print.Asking $250 OBO

For Both508-987-2936

(2)25 Ft. &(2)18 FootParking LotLight Postsw/Double Lamps

New $1500508-764-8330

010 FOR SALE

(6) HEPA Filters1/3HP, 120V

2x4 Area OutputFloor Or Wall-Mount

Great For Woodworking Area.

Cost New $1000Sell For $125 Each OBO

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

Paying TopDollar

For Silver Coins,Silver Dollars,Gold Coins,

Paper Money.Banks Recommend Us!

We Travel To You!FREE Honest Appraisals

We Operate By The Golden Rule!

L&L CoinCall Tom

508-450-1282

1930’s AntiqueHand-Painted

DecorativeWashtubAsking $175

508-765-0342

010 FOR SALE

1 Qt. StanleyThermos

Brand New$16

Emerson MicrowaveSmall, Runs Great

$20Full-Size Sofabed

Black$150

12-Cup Mr. CoffeeRuns Great

$10Slipcover For LoveseatSand/Suede, Never Used

$12Slipcover For Sofa

Sand/Suede, Never Used$15

Computer DeskIn Great Shape

$40

(2)Small Pet CarriersBrand New, Still In Packages

$7/Carrier

(2)SuitcasesCarry-On With Strap

$12Bigger Carry-On

With Wheels$18

Conair Foot Massage$20

508-410-6017

15’ PoolIdeal For Young Family!Bought From & Serviced

By Ideal Pool.5 Years Old, ExcellentCondition. Outgrown.

$1000508-764-9985

18 Foot Fiberglass Boat

21 Foot Cabin BoatAluminum Toolbox

For Pickup TruckFiberglass Cap

For TruckCultivatorWith MotorBand SawOn Stand

NEW LawnmowerFishing Rods

With Reels508-278-2684

18-Foot Trailer7000 GVWBest Offer

Bolen Lawn Tractor15HP, w/Grass-Catcher

Used 3-4 TimesBest Offer

8-Foot Tonneau CoverIn Box

Best Offer18-Foot Pool

w/Locking Steps$800 OBO

508-473-6350

2 GrayishBucket Seats

Fit In 1999 Plymouth MinivanExcellent Condition

$70 EachOr Both For $100

508-885-3136860-888-5207

80-Gallon RuudElectric Water

Heater3 Years Old.

Excellent Condition$400

508-341-6669

2005 HusqvarnaGTH2548

Garden TractorWith Koeler 25HP V-Twin Command Commercial

Engine. Less Than 100 Hours Use. 48” Deck, Newly

Serviced. IncludesCraftsman Dump Trailer.

List $3295Asking $2000860-774-1261

24 FootAbove-Ground

PoolAll Hardware, Solar Cover,

Filter, Etc.Only Used 5 Years.

$800508-223-6003

2500Sports Cards

Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,

Basketball, And More!$50

508-864-9223

27’ AboveGround Pool

Top Of The Line Quality(Ester Williams)

Includes Brand New Liner, Large Deck, Stairs, Filter,

Pump, And All TheAccesories.

Over $10,000 NewBEST OFFER

508-344-0195

3-Wheel Electric Handicap Scooter

Has New Batteries,Lightweight, Great ForFoxwoods Or Travel.

$500508-987-6395

010 FOR SALE

4 Michelin TiresX-Metric MS 185/70/R14

$200123 Paperback &

34 Hardcover Books$100 For All

Decorative Drapery Rod12’x20’

$20New Echo Gas 17’ TrimmerChainsaw & Accessories

$800508-867-6837

40’ AluminumLadder

$195New Sliding

Screen Doors$30 Each

Pump Jacks$20 Each

New Sinks$30 Each

New Radiator Heaters$20 Each

413-245-9266

42” WideMitsubishi TVMedallion HD 1080pNot Wall Mounted,

With Speaker.Good Condition.

Asking $500508-248-9248

Air ConditionerWhirlpool Window Mount

With Remote Control.17,800 BTU

Brand New/Never Used!$400

Call 508-987-7089

010 FOR SALE

454 350HPMarine EngineComplete & Running.

Includes Alternator, Power Steering Pump, Raw Water

Pump, Etc.$3500

Call 508-259-8805

8-Foot Tonneau Cover

For Pickup Truck$200

(4) Chrome Wheels15-Inch, WereOn Dodge Van.

Asking $200 For All 4

Call 508-873-13949’ Fisher

Heavy DutyHighway Plow

With BladeSet up for backhoe or truck

$550Used 15” Monitor

$15Call (508)461-9097

All In BrandNew Condition

2 Sets OfTwin Mattresses

2 Black Bar StoolsBlack Leather Chair

With Ottoman27” TV

(2) Boys Chopper Bikes508-987-2502

Cedar RockerIn Excellent Condition.

Asking $80Call 508-756-2607

010 FOR SALE

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790$90 OBO

Snowblower49.5” Wide, For PTO

$200 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Antique Cast-Iron Paper Cutter

$150

Antique Cast-Iron Wire Stitcher

$100

Cast-IronStapling Machine

$100

Large Piece FinishedCyprus Wood

$100Black Canvas

Truck Bed-CoverFits GMC/Chevy 1/2-Ton

Pickups$75

774-452-3514

Antique DresserBird’s-Eye Maple.Beautiful, In Great

Condition.$275

508-885-2170

Antique Singer SewingMachine

$50508-461-9097

MID STATE AUTO GROUP • AUBURN, MA

2006 CHEVY EQUINOXAUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOY WHEELS, EXCELLENT COND

$14,999*

2007 MAZDA CX7BLACK, AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, POWER ROOF, 36K

$18,999*

2004 FORD ESCAPE XLTAUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS

$13,900*

2008 ACURA TSXFULLY LOADED, ALLOYS, LOW LOW MILES

$23,900*

2007 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4AUTO, AC, 7 PASSENGER, SUNROOF, CC,PW, PL, ALLOY WHEELS.

$17,999*

2006 FORD F150 4X4 SUPERCAB SUNROOF, LEATHER, RUNNING BOARDS, TONNEAUCOVER, PW, PL, CC, ALLOYS, CD, LOADED

$22,900*

2005 INFINITI G35AWD, FULLY LOADED

$18,900*

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBANAUTO, AWD, AC, 7 PASSENGER, ALLOYS, PW, PL,CC, CD, MINT COND.

$24,900*

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4AWD, AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, EXCELLENT COND.

$18,999*

2007 INFINITI G35AWD, MINT COND,PW, PL, FULLY LOADED

$24,995*

2005 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CABAUTO, AC, 4-DOOR, CD, BEDLINER

$12,999*

* All prices reflect $3500 cash down or trade, tax, title, doc fee extra

2007 DODGE CHARGERAUTO, AC, SUNROOF, ALLOYS, ONLY 21K, PW, PL,CC, CD

$17,999*

810 Washington Street (Route 20) Auburn, MA 01501508.832.8886 • www.midstateautogroup.com

HOURS: MON-THURS 9-7 • FRI 9-6 • SAT 9-6 • SUN 11-4

2000 DODGE INTREPID82K, AUTO, AC, PW, PL,CC

$4,900*

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA LSSPOILER, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, AC, SHARP CAR, MINT COND

$9,999*

2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4X4PW, PL, CC, AUTO, ALLOYS, AC, 37K

$19,900*

2007 HONDA ACCORD LX36K, AUTO, PW, PL, ALLOYS

$12,900*

2006 TOYOTA TUNDRAFULLY LOADED, LOW MILES, MINT COND

$23,999*

SPECIAL

2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEEAUTO, AC, 4X4, ALLOYS, ROOF RACK, PW, PL, CC, CD, EXCELLENT COND.

$9,999*

2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE FULL POWER, NAVIGATION, MOON ROOF,

CHROME WHEELS, AWD, LOW-LOW MILES

$28,900*

SPECIALSPECIAL

SPECIAL2005 DODGE RAM 4X4 SLT

CREW CAB HEMICHROME WHEELS AND

RUNNING BOARDS, AUTO, AC, 5.7 HEMI, BEDLINER, PW, PL, CC, CD. 4 DRS, MINT

$18,900*

2007 JEEP PATRIOTAWD, AUTO,PW, PL

$14,900*

2006 NISSAN XTERRASPORTS, POWER OPTION, ALLOYS, ROOF RACKS

$18,900*

SPECIALSPECIAL

2005 DODGE MAGNUM RT41K, AUTO, AC, LEATHER, ALLOYS, 18” RIMS

$18,999*

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SLT 4X4AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, CHROME & BLACKALLOYS, UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND

$24,900*ONLY 3 LEFT!

2006 ACURA RLLOW MILES, NAVIGATION, SUNROOF,

BACK UP CAMERA

$24,900*

1 LEFT !!

FULLY FUNCTIONINGSERVICE DEPARTMENT

$0 DOWN* / PAYMENTS $79 / MONTH* AND UP

2006 DODGE CARAVANFULLY POWERED, 7 PASSANGER

$13,900*

2000 XLI200 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER

LOW MILES, BLUE

$4,900*

2005 TOYOTA TACOMACREW CAB

TRD SPORT, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, 4DR,BEDLINER, EXCELLENT COND.

$19,999*

2 TO CHOOSE!

4 TO CHOOSE!

2 TO CHOOSE!

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010 FOR SALE

Antique Victorian8pc. Black Marble

FireplaceMantle Surround

Good ConditionBest Offer For Both

Leave Message860-923-2987

Beautiful Antique Hutch

Purchased AtBrimfield Flea Market.

Paid $950Asking $600

Oak Dining Room SetGreat ConditionWith 6 ChairsPaid $2500Asking $500

Please Call508-764-6825

Biolet Composting Toilet

Great For Cabins!$600

Whole-House Ventilator$25

Large Crockpot$50

(3) Antique Wood Windows$75 Each

Small Shutters$4 Each

413-245-7388

Black LeatherFull Sleeper Sofa

With Matching Rocker/Recliner.

One Year Old. Too Large For New Apartment.

Paid Over $1000Asking $500

Call 508-234-6514

Boys Baby ClothesTwins, Or Can Be Sold

Individually.50 To $1 Each

Graco Infant Car Seat& Two Separate Bases

Baby Seat(All Purchases At

Babies R Us)Call 508-943-3342

Ask For Pattie

Brand New JukiCommercial

Sewing MachineWalking Foot, Table, Motor,

All Accessories.Beautiful Machine.

Paid $1600Will Sell For $1000 OBO

Only Used Once508-341-6941

Brunarhans12-Gun Hutch-StyleGun Cabinet

$500

Dry BarWith 2 Stools

All Oak$500

Scuba GearTanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins,

Regulator With Octopus, Etc.$300

860-779-6171

CamerasSeveral 35MM Cameras

Cannons & Pentex.Also:

8MM Movie CamerasTripods

Lots Of Extras!$300 For The Lot

Call After 4pm508-987-5515

Carpet/TileTools

Floor Roller(75lbs)VCT Tile CutterLaminate Kit

Installiation Tile CutterSmall WetsawUndercut Saw

Small Electric WelderPower Stretcher Tool

For CarpetKnee-Kicker

Call For Prices508-579-4392

CimbaliMicro-Espresso

MachineFor The Coffee Connoisseur!

New $850Asking $350

Has Been In Storage,Used Only Twice.

508-987-0549

010 FOR SALE

Club CadetRiding

Lawnmower42” Deck,

With Attached BaggerExcellent Condition

Recent Service.$850

508-867-2632

Coca-ColaMachines

& CollectiblesGlassware, Pictures, Signs,

X-Mas Items, SewingMaterial, Etc., Etc.

Call For AppointmentWeekdays 4pm-8pmWeekends Anytime

Liz And Mike508-949-7277

Webster

Coin-OperatedFoosBall Table

$100Or Best Offer860-774-8008

COINSState QuartersStill In Bank Rolls!

Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’774-232-0407

Coleman ElectricGenerator5000W, 10HP

$425

Stihl ChainsawMS290, 20”

X-Chain.$325

Craftsman AirCompressor

5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras.$150

Reddy Air HeaterKerosene, 65k BTU

$40

Traveling Sprinkler$20

Spray Doc3 Gallon

$10586-419-1040

Coleman Generator5000W$350

Reddy Heater55,000 BTU

$75

508-867-8860

ColemanPowermate

5000W Generator110V/220V, 20A.Well Maintained.

10HP Briggs & StrattonEngine. Recent New

Magneto.Runs Well. Used For

Power Outages.$450 FIRM

508-320-0133

Colonial WoodHutch and Base

Honey Pine finish.Asking $350

Antique CzechCrystal Set

Valued at over $1800.Hand cut, very ornate.

Appraised.Will sell for $900

Call (508)943-6367

CommercialCentral Air

Conditioning UnitCools 10,000 Sq.Ft.

$500

(4)Antique Leather Chairs$25 Each

(2)Antique Pub TablesWith Cast Iron Bases

$25 Each

Baby Bed$20

All Best Offer860-774-8008

COMPLETE HOME WORKSHOPTable saw - grinder.

Floor model drill press. Assorted hand tools.Everything must go.

White side-by-side 21 cu. ft,Maytag refrigerator

Like New!Call 508-764-3619

010 FOR SALE

Complete Master Bedroom Furniture

Includes CaliforniaKing-Sized Waterbed Frame,

Large Armoire, LargeDresser With Mirror,

(2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Cherry In Excellent

Condition.$2000 OBO

MUST SACRIFICE AT$1295

(3) Original FactoryHubcaps

For Hyundai Sonata$35 Each

Call Alan At508-509-5407

Computer DeskCorner Style

Natural Maple Finish36.5”Hx54.75”Wx53”D

$175 FIRM

ChairCaresoft Upholstery,Looks Like Leather.

$65 FIRM508-867-9786

Coolant System1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase

6-Gallon Flood-Type$300 New$150 OBO

120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Coolant System

$300 New$150 OBO

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

CouchNavy Blue Leather

$1000 OBO774-230-6152

Custom-MadeWrought Iron

Pot Rack18 Inch Diameter.

$90Wrought IronSingle-Panel

Fireplace Screen31” x 39”

$70

Andirons$25

508-347-9016

Dale Ernhardt Sr.Letter Coat

New, With 2 Cars In Case$150

508-434-0315

Diamond RingGents 14K Yellow & White

Gold. Center Diamond 90/100 Surrounded By6 03/100 Diamonds.

All Fine Brilliance26 Year Old Appraisal Was

$5560Will Sell For Same Now!

774-232-0407

Dining RoomTable

Solid Wood, 8 Chairs,2 Leafs.

$750 OBOAir Compressor & Tools

$300 OBO

508-885-0159

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

Drawtite Trailer Hitch

Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. Great Shape, Rarely Used.

BEST OFFER508-868-1619

Pictures EmailedOn Request

(See www.drawtite.comModel #75079 For Details)

Early 2-DrawerBlanket Chest

4-Drawer BureauHoosier Cabinet

GlasswareLamps

Old DishesExcellent Condition

Other AntiquesAvailable!

508-764-8801

010 FOR SALE

Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,

ResidentialWire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,

Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters,

Punches, Pipe-Benders.New Recessed Troffer

Flourescent 3-TubeT-8 277V Fixtures

Enclosed$56 Each

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

ElectronicsHuge Speakers

Paid $500 EachAsking $300 For Pair

Sony Surround-SoundSystem

$250

Set Of 4 Speakers$300

Call 508-949-7040

ELECTRONICS(Sturbridge, MA)SAMSUNG LN52A850

LCD 1080p HDTV52”, Slim 1.9” Thin

120Hz RSS$3099$1799

SONY VCR/VHSSLV-780HF

$199$99

SONY DSC-H1Digital Camera

$299$179

SONY FX330Video Camcorder

$299$149

BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 SOUND SYSTEM

$2999$1499

Call Mr. Desai732-309-9366 (Cell)

Farm EquipmentCultivator Toolbar

5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine,2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point

$350Lime Spreader

Tow-Behind, Ground Driven.$150

860-974-7099

Farmer’s Hutch$200

Call 508-943-3711After 6pm

Fish Tanks75 Gallon

Complete Setups, Including Wood Cabinet Stands,

Canister Filters For Salt Or Fresh Water, Heaters,

Pumps, Lights & Extras.$500 FIRM

Call 508-949-7040

FOR SALE--Roof slate: $1.25 each

--Window guards: $15.00--Reddy heater: $65.00--Metal trunk: $50.00--Wood trunk: $30.00--7 pairs skiis: $35.00--Ultra ramp: $40.00

--New Littlest Gund bears: 1/2 price

413-245-7388

FOR SALE:Clothes Dryer

Stainless Steel SinkDual Action Bike+Arm

Exercise Machine860-428-0656

Ford GrillFits 82-86 F-150

$20

Pine Coffee Table$40

CD/DVD CabinetHolds 100 Or More

$25413-262-9990

Full-LengthMahogany Female

Mink Fur CoatSize 16, Good Condition

$1600860-935-0355

Lexmark Printer$50 OBO

Call508-892-1679

010 FOR SALE

Gas FireplaceLog Set

Brand New, OriginalUnopened Box.

R.H. Peterson 24” SplitOak Vented Log Set

With 24” Triple-T BurnerEither Gas Or Propane.

Original $650MUST SELL!

$400 OBO860-928-5266

Gas On Gas StovePerfect Working Order

$250Email For Additional Info

& [email protected]

Good Flea Market Items!

OVER 70 ITEMSVarious Items,Some Antiques

Package Deal ONLYEverything Works

$45

ALSO:Yard Tractor Tires

On Wheels. Directional Tires 23”x8.5”x12”

$100508-248-6783

Gracie QuiltingTable

With Janome 1600PMachine

Two Years Old, Never Used. Everything Comes With It.

Was Partially Set Up.$1250

Please Call For More Info508-757-2332

Hand-CraftedJewelry

Many VarietiesRings

Lucite BraceletsEarrings

And More!508-410-5783

Harvest Oak Table72” Round

$300Must See To Appreciate

508-756-6120774-289-6982

HaywoodWakefield

Bedroom SetDouble(Full-Sized) Bed With Mirror, Bureau, And Table.

$350508-943-8482

Hegner 19 Inch Scroll Saw

With Stand$400 FIRM


Hewlett PackardDeskJet 970 CSE

Color PrinterWith Automatic Duplicating

$30508-764-9309

Hot TubMoving! Must Sell!

Beautiful 2006 Saratoga Spa.Hardly Used. Empire Model.

Seats 6-7.Stereo w/Tower Speakers.Prewired For Easy Setup.

New $12kAsking $5500

For More Information508-234-6022

HP ScanJet 3300CFlat Scanner

$30Mitsubishi 1080 Series

48” Big Screen TVModel WS-48311

$500Oak Entertainment Center

63.5”Wx52.5”H x 19”Dw/Glass Door, Cabinet.

$75508-612-1364

Hunting Camo Clothes &Equipment

Mostly New, Some Used.Sizes Medium, Large & XL.

Insulated Suit, Jackets, Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants.

Archery, Shotgun,Black Powder

Call For Prices508-949-1320

Player PianoExcellent Condition150 Rolls Go With It

$850508-234-9020

010 FOR SALE

John Deere 2243Greens Mower

$5900 OBOJohn Deere 220A

Walk-Behind Greens Mower$1995 OBO

508-764-8330

JukeboxFor Sale

1951 Rowe AMIModel “D” 40

Excellent Condition.Converted To Play 45’s.

Holds 20 Records.Spare Tubes & Service Manual. Great Sound,

Real Solid Wood.$2000

774-200-0501

Kawai OrganAsking $2000

ToolsAll Kinds Of Home ToolsSome New, Some Lightly

Used508-347-3380

Kerosene Lamp$25

Music BoxStein (German)

$20

1 Pair A/RBookshelf Speakers

$150508-764-1439

Kimball Spinnet Piano

Solid Wood.Excellent Condition,

Needs Tuning.Appraised At $2500

Will Sell$800 FIRM

508-892-9103

Kitchen CenterBy Oster

Complete Set Of Attachments For Food Processing,

Cooking & Baking.Great Condition.

$65508-949-1320

Kitchen Table w/6 Chairs, Solid Maple.

$150Amana Refrigerator

Price Reduced!White Side-By-Side,Water/Ice In Door.

70”x36”x27” Model ARS82265B

21.6 Cu.Ft.Originally $1600Like New $600508-612-1364

Ladies Fur CoatsNew & Refurbished

Great Prices.With The Look Of New,

And Not The Price.Mink, Raccoon, Fox,Shearling, Coyote,

And More!Long & Short508-885-8940

Leave Message

LandscapeEquipment

Trailer$995 OBO

Aluminum FoldingStaging/Scaffolding2 Sections w/Platforms,

On Wheels, w/Steps4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H

$895 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Large Colonial Bedroom Chest

4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Drawers. Mahogany.

Paid $500Will Sell For $300

508-347-7520

Large Oak &Glass Hutch

Lighted Interior, StorageUnderneath, Silverware

Drawer$600

Oak Twin BedWith Storage Underneath

$100

PrimitivePottery Hutch

Black$100

All Very Good Condition508-735-9703

010 FOR SALE

Liner TrayFor Cargo Area/Floor For

2008 Subaru OutbackNever Used.

Cost $70Asking $45 CASH

Brookfield508-867-2224

Living Room SetVery Good Condition.

Beige Microfiber Couch. Large Side Chair,

Matching Ottoman.Asking $390 CASH

You Pick Up!508-930-2680North Brookfield

Living Room Sofa & Chair

Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Frame, Excellent Quality.Floral Pattern, Country

Styling.Solid Wood Coffee

& End TableOver $3500 New$800 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

MahoganyBedroom Set

Full-Size Bed. Highboy,Mirrored Dresser,

Nightstand.Excellent Condition.

$1200508-756-6120774-289-6982

ManchesterChina Set

24K Gold, Complete,8 Servings. Used Only AFew Times For Special

Occasions.Plus Sugar & Creamer.Large Bowl & Platter,Excellent Condition.

$100 OBO774-289-1871

Miscellaneous Items

Head Skis,Bindings & Poles

Never Used!$150

Pioneer & TechnicsStereo Components

Best Offer

Call 508-949-7040

Mitsubishi 65” Projection TV

With Oak EntertainmentCenter$700

Tomos 80 Motorcycle3-Speed Auto

$500

End Tables(2) Glass-Top WithWrought Iron Base

$90 For Both860-774-1833

MOST ITEMS HALF ORIGINAL

PRICE!Arien Tractor

Arc WelderWood-Burning StoveFishing EquipmentArchery EquipmentMachinist Tools

Auto ToolsAntenna Tower35mm Camera

146 VHS DisneyMovies

508-885-5189

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45 OBO

5HP, 230/460V1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC

$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

1/2HP 208/230/460VLarge Overhead Door-Opener

$120 OBO4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best OfferCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Refinished ChairsNatural Or Painted Finish,

Some Decorated.Very Reasonable!

508-764-4493

010 FOR SALE

Mountain BikeTimberline GT

Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals (But Have Regular). Great Condition, Very Little Use.

$300Call Chris

508-798-3560

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Saddles$100 Each

Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc.Blessings Farm

50 H Foote RoadCharlton

508-248-1411

PanasonicColor TVCT-36SX12F

36” HDS Flat Screen With Remote & Operating

Instructions.$475


Pellet StoveEnviro EF2Free-StandingTwo Years Old,

Used One Season.Originally $2400Asking $1500

774-200-0558

Potbelly Stove$60

NordicTrac$50

4-Foot Steel ShelvesVery Heavy Duty

$50413-245-7388

Pratt & Whitney Flat-Belt Driven

Metal LatheOverall Dimensions;7’ Long By 2’ Wide

Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks.

$450860-923-3532Ask For Ron

Pride 3-Wheel Scooter

Walker Carrier, Basket, Light, Horn, 24” Wide Seat. Recent Batteries, On-Board Charger.

Bought/Serviced Locally.Portable - 3 Sections.

All Instructions Included.$800

508-434-2822

Prom DressNew - Size 4

Beautiful Paisley Multi-Print With White Background.

Spaghetti Straps.Purchased From David’s

Bridal For $200Asking $100

508-278-6693

RototillerAriens, Rear Tine, Electric

Start. Newly Serviced,7HP Engine.

$550508-234-6096

Ruby & Diamond14K Ladies’ Ring

Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct2 Diamonds Are Set To The

Side. Fine Color &Good Quality.

Documented Replacement Value $1375

Asking $750Call 508-347-5813

Shed DoorInterior Bi-Fold Doors

Some LumberMORE!

$15 Each508-248-1951

Shoprider Scooter$1000

Practically New!

Men’s SuitSize 42 Regular, Black, New!

$100Other Items

Dishes, Small AppliancesAnd More


Soda MachineFor Sale

PEPSI Machine$300 OBO

Flood’s Automtovie508-764-7900


ATTENTION:WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANSLocal History Buff Looking To Purchase

M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 PistolWar Souvenirs

TOP DOLLAR PAIDNo Dealer Inquiries!

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY010 FOR SALE

Simplicity Lawn Tractor

18HP, 48” Deck, WithVacuum System, And

Thatcher$2500

SimplicitySnowblower

Serviced Last Year$500

Echo BackpackLeafblower

$200Plus Many Other Items!

508-476-7424

SLEEPER COUCH Wide corduroy, light beige.

Seldom used -- in perfect condition.

$200.00 Also large library table

Call 508-867-3332or 508-885-3333

Small AntiqueCabinetw/Lock & Key

$60Antique Yard

Tractor Cultivator$100

508-248-6783

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295

$950

TracVacModel 385-IC/385LH

Used Once.Paid $1300

$1100

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295

Used TwicePaid $2772

$1900508-765-5763

Solid OakL-Desk & Hutch

$1995Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, Integrated Surge Supressor Power Unit, Storage Curios, Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp)

Top Drawbridge SlidesForward And Illuminated

Desktop.68”Wx81”Dx72”H(Includes Left-L)

One Owner/1yr Old/MINTOriginally $2400508-765-1231

Sony Wega 32” TVLike New!

$150

Beautiful Oak41”W x 54”H x 23”D

Cabinet For TVWith Recessed Doors.

Paid $800Asking $200

Photos Available By Email508-764-4103

Square FootConcrete

Footing FormsSF32 - $45 Each

Wheelbarrow$20

(5) Steel Lally Columns$200

(8) Antique Milk Cans$110

Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer$70

413-245-7388

St. Joseph’sBasilica Books“Our Gift Our Legacy:“Our First 100 Years”

Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Slight Damage

Antique Beige Kitchen Range

By White Warner

508-943-4565

StereoCredenza Cabinet

With RadioIn Good ConditionCall 10am-7pm508-885-6831

Storm Door30” x 80”

Never Used. With All Parts. Paid $108

Sell For $59

ALSO:Metal Door

With 15 Glass Lites,Left Or Right Hang.

$40Call Richard

508-885-9046

StoveFranklin StyleWood-Burning

$275

Gas LogNever Used

$90508-832-6234

Sylvania Record Player

Exponent 4/40, Solid State, On Original Stand.1960’s or 1970’s,

Very Retro!$150 OBO

Victrola 1904-1906Victor Talking Machine

Electrified, With Accessories.$350 OBO

508-885-3124

010 FOR SALE

Tan Genuine Sheepskin Men’s

JacketSize 46, Never Worn.

$150

Portable Olympia Typewriter

In Case. In Good Condition$75

Vintage Royal TypewriterTable Model

$35 OBO508-756-3690

TThheeBBooookk BBeeaarrBBooookkss!! BBooookkss!! BBooookkss!!We have 100,000 lively

old books atTHE BOOK BEAR

We have books for thescholar, collector and

general reader.Located on Route 9 in West Brookfield, halfway between

Amherst & Worcester.Open 7 days a week,

10am-6pm

WWee AAllssoo BBuuyyBBOOOOKK CCOOLLLLEECCTTIIOONNSS,,

LLIIBBRRAARRIIEESS &&EESSTTAATTEESS!!

CALL FOR INFO.508-867-8705or call Toll Free

877-809-2665

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

8x8 $6258x10 $8008x12 $8758x16 $1175

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

Trac VacModel 662, 3-Point Hitch. Dual 44-Gallon Containers, 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton

Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch Exhaust. For Massey

Ferguson, Will Fit Others.Paid $2100, Used Twice

508-892-1412

Trees for Sale

Evergreen Trees, Colorado Blue Spruce, Potted Trees,Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall.

Excellent Privacy Border/OrnamentalAll 10 trees for $85.

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Trestle-StyleLibrary Table

Antique, 72”x32”Wide Boards.

Asking $175Also

Antique Victor Victrola,1850’s Melodeon Organ,

And More508-248-1951

Trumpet$100

Electric/Acoustic GuitarVinci Brand $100

508-847-6913

TT Custom FitCar Cover

For 2002 RoadsterConvertible (Will Fit

Other Years)$90

Excellent Condition.Original Cost $260

Roberts Reel-To-ReelTape Player/Recorder

Best Offer

508-764-9309

Turn Of The Century 4-Piece Living

Room SetCouch & Three Chairs,

Mahogany Framed.Good Condition.

$350 OBO

Above Fireplace Mantle

With Shelves & BeveledMirror$100

508-885-3124

VictrolaTalking Machine

Floor ModelCall 860-779-0947

Washer & DryerWhite, Used.

$250508-333-8090

WHIRLPOOLGLASS-TOP

ELECTRIC RANGE$275

Frigidaire Top-Mount Refrigerator

$225Emerson Microwave

$25All White, Good Condition.

Call 508-801-6367

White GE Profile30” Convection

Wall OvenGE Spacemaker

Microwave OvenAnd VentGE Profile

Induction StovetopAll For $550

Moving, So MUST SELL508-347-8029

010 FOR SALE

Wood StoveVermont Castings Resolute

Excellent Condition. Very Clean Burning, Firescreen

And Warming ShelvesIncluded.

$2100 NewAsking $1100

508-943-0277

100 GENERAL

107 MISC. FREE

FREEArmoire

&Treadmill

Call For Details508-885-6570

Free Fishing Boat30 Foot 1972 SilvertonFiberglass. No Motor.Exterior In Very Good

Condition.No Trailer.

508-461-9097

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

110 NOVENASTHANK YOU, ST. JUDEfor answered prayers

B.C.

130 YARD SALES

DEADLINE FORYARD SALE

SUBMISSIONSIS 1:30PM MONDAY

FOR ALL MASS.WEEKLY PAPERS*Deadlines Subject To

Change Due To HolidaysCall For More Info.

ESTATETAG SALE

109 Cole AvenueSouthbridge

Saturday & SundaySept. 11th & 12th

8am-4pmThe Larochelle Estate - All High Quality And Excellent

ConditionFURNITURE: Antique

Eastlake Sofa w/Matching Arm Chair; Hitchcock

Maple Kitchen Table w/3 Leaves, 6 Pillow-Back,

Stenciled Chairs; Stenciled 2-Drawer Stand; Ethan

Allen Dining Room Table w/2 Large Leaves, 6 Side

Chairs, Sideboard & Pads; Large Maple Hutch;

Lighted Etagere; Dropleaf End Table; Nests OfTables; Footstools;

Campaign Chest; Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs & Other; Queen Bedroom

Set; Twin Beds; Dressers; Cedar Chest; Knee-Hole

Desk; Tall WalnutBookcase; 3-Cushion

Ethan Allen Couch; Velour Den Chairs; Carved Frame

Chair, Etc.LAMPS: Large Astral Lamp w/Prisms; Pair

Cloisonne; Glass; China& Brass.

CHINA, GLASS POTTERY: Bone China Wedgwood

And Villeroy & BochDinner Sets; Spode,

Bohemian, Waterford, Hull, Roseville, Shawnee

(Bo Peep Pitcher),Swarovski, Baccarat,Figurines & Decorator

Items.RUGS: Karastan 10x14 Kirman; Oriental-Style

9x12 & Runners;Hand-Braided Rug, Etc.ACCESSORIES: Steamer Trunk; Silver-Plated Tea Set; Brass Candlesticks;

Sewing Machine &Accessories; TV’s;Mirrors; Linens; OilPainting & Prints

(Including Edna Hibel); Large Quantity Of Baking

Items And KitchenEquipment; Outdoor

Furniture; Quantity OfDesigner Clothing & Shoes (Small Sizes)

Directions:Main Street To Marcy

Street To Dresser Street To Cole Avenue

NOTE:This Is An

Exceptional SalePLEASE PARKCAREFULLY

Multi-FamilyYard Sale

Lakeview DriveSpencer

(Off Of Paxton Road)

Saturday, Sept 11th8am-4pm

(Raindate: Sunday 9/12)

Yard Sale9/4-9/129am-2pm

Disney, Barbie, Star Wars Collectibles.

New & Used Clothes & Household Items AndAntiques. EverythingYou Could Imagine!

223 New Boston RoadSturbridge

YARD SALESaturday, Sept. 11

8 a.m.-2 p.m.118 Stallion Hill Rd.,

SturbridgeAntique furniture,household items

130 YARD SALES

Yard SaleSaturday/Sunday

September 11th-12th10am-?

September 18th-19th10am-4pm

Numerous Items, New/Used, Household, Jewelry, Books, Outdoor, Aquarium, Horse, Dog, Clothing, Much More!

191 Fiskdale RoadBrookfield

508-867-9734(Next To Tantasqua H.S.)

NO EARLYBIRDS!

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

1998 Yamaha VMax 500

3400 Miles.$1700

508-987-7686

Arctic CatSnowmobiles

2006 570 Panther2-Up, 579 Miles,

Automatic Start & ReverseLike New

1996 ZR5802300 Miles, Real Fast Sled!Take Them Both For $5900

508-340-5334

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94

With TrailerExcellent Condition, Runs

Great. Seat Just Recovered, Low Hours On Jet Pump.

Has Been Winterized.$1600Call Deb

508-965-7077

2005 Ski-Doo JetskiApple Green & Black.Less Than 65 Hours.3-Cylinder 15003cc

Supercharged Engine.3-Seater, 130 Inches Long.

$7500Includes Dock & Trailer

508-347-8956

205 BOATS

14’ 2003 PolarKraft Bass Boat

& Trailer25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke,Minkota trolling motor,

New batteries,Excellent condition.

$5,000.Call 508-347-3575

15.5 Foot OMC Sunbird

1989-90 Bowrider 70HPOutboard, Very Low Hours. Well Maintained. Galvanized

Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Covers - Convertible Top, Mooring Cover, Custom

Storage Cover.$2500 OBO

203-879-3221

1960 16 FootPenn Yan

40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw Trailer. Beautiful Classic.

New Mahogany Deck,Seats & Transom.

$5000508-341-6941

1970 Sea Sprite14’ w/Trailer & 33 HPJohnson Outboard.All In Good Shape.

$750Sylvania VintageStereo Console

Circa 1960Solid Oak & Oak Veneer

Cabinet$75

508-868-2860

1985 Ski Nautique “2001”

400 Hours On Engine,Newer Upholstery.

$4000 OBO413-222-2058

1990 Glasport20 Foot

Open Bow Ski BoatNew 350 Engine, Zero Hours. New Interior, New Flooring.

Drive-On Trailer.Sacrifice At $7200

12 Foot Jon BoatSeats, Electric Motor,

On Trailer.$1500

508-234-6096

2004 Carver 360Sport Sedan

(2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Engines. 7.3KW Kohler

Generator, 2 State Rooms, Fresh Water Vacu-Flush

Head, Full Galley.PRICE REDUCED

$199,000$179,000

Call 774-230-8295

2004 Glastron17-Foot Bowrider

3.0L Volvo Penta I/O,135 HP V6.

Less Than 80 Hours!E-Z Load Trailer,

2 Pairs Of Waterskis.$10,000 OBO508-347-2279

After 6pm

2010 SkeeterZX-180

Brand New, Never BeenIn Water!

Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust

Trolling Motor. Easy Load Trailer, Hummingbird 323

Fish Finders. New Batteries.$22,000 OBO

860-428-6797

205 BOATS

Larson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$5000508-476-5476

225 INSTRUCTIONS

Professional Drum

LessonsAll Ages & Levels

Learn To Play With Good Form & Efficiency ToDevelop Stamina &

Precision.Learn Rudiments &

Music ReadingCall Jim Sharp508-765-0802

www.batcavestudios.net

260 COLLECTIBLES

AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

American Hero Icons.George Washington $2600Benjamin Franklin $2600Thomas Jefferson $1200All Have Certificates Of

Authenticity.Clear Signatures508-476-1068

NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

QuarterbacksTom Brady, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath,

And Peyton Manning.All Have COA’s

$2500 OBO508-476-1068

265 FUEL/WOOD

A. JeffersTree Service

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

Tree RemovalsLogging

Land ClearingFirewood$175/Cord

WOOD LOTSWANTED

FREE ESTIMATESCall (774)239-0285

All SeasonedHardwood

Cut, Splt & DeliveredPrompt Delivery

MC & Visa AcceptedWestview Farms

111 East Hill RoadMonson, MA

413-246-1721

Central Boiler E-Classic1400/2400

OUTDOOR WOODFURNACE

Cleaner & GreenerEPA Qualified

25-Year WarrantyCall Today

508-882-0178CrystalRockFarm.com

Cut & SplitGreen

Firewood2 Cord Minimum

$175/cord(Delivered - Limited Area)Premium Dark Pine Bark

Mulch Available$20.00/yardplus delivery

T. Jepson & Son, LLC.508-885-3037774-272-3729

Dry SeasonedFirewood128 Cubic Feet

Mixed HardwoodCut, Split & Delivered

$225One To Four Cord Loads

Discount For VolumeCall RV Logging413-364-2689

FirewoodGreen $135

128 cubic feet.

(774)696-7879

FIREWOODGreen Or SeasonedCut, Split & Delivered

WOOD LOTS WANTEDCall Paul

508-769-2351508-987-5349

SEASONEDHARDWOOD

128 cu. ft.Cut, split and delivered.

$200 per cord. Brimfield and 15-mile radius.

(Delivery charge appliesif over 15 miles)

Call Pete508-612-7338

270 COINS/STAMPS

CashFor Silver &Gold Coins

*Will Beat All

Written Offers*

Also Buying Complete Coin Collections

*Certified Appraisals

*

508-943-6570*

References Bonded and Insured

283 PETS

ADOPT A NEEDYDOG OR CAT

Tested, Vetted, Fixed,And Ready For Love!

Please ConsiderAdopting From

Second ChanceAnimal Shelter508-867-5525

www.secondchanceanimals.orgNeed Help Fixing Your Pet?Call Us, We Have Low Cost

Programs!

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

LOST CATNamed “Ace”

3-4 Year Old Neutered Male, Short Hair (Black & White).

3 Black Paws,One White Paw.

Lost Near Corner OfLinwood Street & Poland

Street In Webster, MAContact Rita McCarthy

508-943-4298REWARD

285 PET CARE

Apple Acres Kennel

• Rubber-MattedHeated/Air-Conditioned

Sleeping Areas.• Large Individual Runs,Outdoor Exercise Pens,

Country Walks• Large Indoor

Play Area•Bathing Available• Monitored By ADTOpen 7 Days A Week

8:30am-10:30am3:00pm-5:00pm

Call (508)865-2227Basset Hounds

Available!

CollinswoodK-9 Services

Exceptional boarding environment with

unique daycare setting

Monday-Fridaydaycare available

State of the art indoor training facility

Group or private day and evening classes

Agility obedience and conformation

Puppy KindergartenStarting Soon

Beginner Obedience Starting Soon

Beginner AgilityStarting Soon

New CompetitionObedience

All BreedGroomingAvailable

“It’s all about the dogs!”

Call Terri508-832-9394or visit our website

www.collinswoodk9.com

FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee

GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right to

Your Door”508-987-2419

285 PET CARE

Going... Going...Gone to the DogsTraining and behavior management in your

home.Positive methods

used.Certified Pet Dog

trainer and member APDT

Call Renelle at 508-892-1850

email:[email protected]

JJ && LLPPeett SSiittttiinngg

SSeerrvviicceeProfessional at Home

Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingMember of National

Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Established 1996Certified • Bonded • Insured

508-347-3826

Same OwnersTom & Camila

New Stuff!Reconnective Healing

Animal MassageAnimal Communication

As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods

Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music

BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs

SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned

Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards

TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private

New - Open Enrollment

GroomingBaths To Full Grooms

Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II

CPR CertifiedReiki Master

Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer

Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road

Oxford, MA

starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

2003 HAWK Custom 2-Horse

Gooseneck TrailerDressing/sleeping area.

Excellent condition. $12,000.

860-634-4632Woodstock, CT

Bagged ShavingsKiln-Dried Pine

Paper Bags.3.25 Cubic Feet

$5.00 Each (No Limit)Pick Up In

West BrookfieldRock Valley Farm

508-867-2508

Horse TackBits, Bridles, Saddles,

Accessories. New, Used, English, Western, Blankets,

Gift Items, Reins.Almost AnythingHorse-Related

Rock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

286 LIVESTOCK

NORTHERNHIGH FARM

Horseback RidingLessons

Weekend AndAfter-School Availability

Well Trained, Safe School Horses

Mature, Well EducatedInstructors

PONY LOVERSProgram Ages 4-7

Starts In September!www.northernhighfarm.com413-205-9050

Tall PineFarm

Riding Lessons For All Ages

Hunt Seat,Dressage & Western

Back to School Special FREE

Introductory Lesson

with this adPONY PARTIES!!!

Call For Details

tallpinefarm.net508.248.9993

286 FEED

Quality Horse Hay800 Pound Square Bales

Timothy & Orchard GrassesFertilize Fields

First Cutting $100 EachSecond Cutting $130 Each

Delivery Fee ExtraRock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

297 CHILD CARE

Immediate OpeningsKINDERPATCH

FAMILYCHILD CARE

46 Wallace Rd., SturbridgeAges 3 months to 12 yearsSnacks and meals provided.

Large fenced-in yard. Over 10 years experience.

Minutes to all major routes. Vickki (774-241-0299)

Lic. #2084777

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

ROUTE169

ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512

CASH PAIDFor Coins And Jewelry

Buying/SellingGold & Silver

One Piece Or CollectionLee’s Coins & Jewelry239 West Main Street

East Brookfield(Route 9 - Panda

Garden Plaza)508-637-1236508-341-6355

TTown-to-Town-to-Town own Classifieds Classifieds

1-800-536-58361-800-536-5836508-765-6940508-765-6940


BROOKHAVEN HOSPICEA small, privately owned Massachusetts-based hospice organization, specializing in end of life care, is currently seeking individuals looking for

an opportunity to grow in Central Mass. (Webster and Worcester areas) and manage a caseload in a

Single Skilled Nursing Facility:________________________________________________________________________________________

RN Managers - FT/PTResponsibilities include: Coordination of RN visits,

managing team members,IDT meetings, and quality assurance,

Interfaith Chaplains - PT

Home Health AidesRequirements: Hospice experience preferred,

FT, PT and Per Diem_________________________________________________________________________________________

For More InformationPlease Call, Fax Or Email Your Resume:

Phone: 508-820-4800 Fax: 508-820-4809Email: [email protected]

www.brookhavenhospice.com

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL298 WANTED TO BUY

WANTEDBeatles Items

Record Sleeves, Record Players, Dolls, Statues,Mugs, Toys, Magazines,Promo Items, Displays,

Movie Posters, Etc.860-779-2469

WARRELICS

&WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-508-688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

AdvancedMachinist

With demonstratedexperience running a Mazak, vertical milling and turning. Programming experience

preferred. Experienceworking with exotic alloys,

nickel, cobalt is a plus.

Tooling/Manufacturing

EngineerWill design a broad range of tools including forming and cutting tools, and jigs, dies,

and fixtures for production or research and development.

Expert in solidworks isrequired.

Please forward resumeto or complete an

application atFabrico, Inc.

10 Old Webster Road,Oxford, MA 01540

Or [email protected]

Fax: 508-987-1628

DriverValet Parking Attendant

To Work At SeveralLocations In

Worcester, MAIMMEDIATE OPENING!F/T-P/T available. Potential to earn $11 and more to

start. Great benefits health, dental, 401k plan, plenty of room for growth! Applicant must be over 18, must be

able to drive standardtransmission vehicles, have

valid license, and priorcustomer service experience

a plus!!!Please contact us at877-455-5552 or at:

www.valetparkofamerica.com/employment

FosterParents WantedSeeking Quality HomesThroughout Central MATo Provide Foster CareTo Children In Need.

24/7 Support. GenerousReimbursement.

$1000 Sign-On BonusCall For Details

Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care

508-829-6769

HELP WANTED

SurrogateMothersNeeded

Be part of a miracleThe rewards are more

than financialSeeking Women

21-43 Non-SmokersWith Healthy

Pregnancy History

For MoreInformation Call

888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

Maids WantedFor Permanent Part-Time

Position At A Fast-Growing Company!

Qualifications Are: Have Your Own Vehicle, Cleaning

Experience, Personable,Organized, & Punctual. Cleaning Residential &

Businesses.We Do Withhold Taxes.If You Would Like MoreInformation, Please Call

Tammie At508-347-3275


INSTALLERSWANTED

Entry Level FireplaceInstallation Opportunity5 Day Work Week, Year

Round, Full Benefits Package. Starting Pay Based On Experience.

Training Available.Email Inquiries To:

[email protected] Come In And Fill Out

An Application At:Architectural Fireplaces

4 Washington StreetAuburn, MA 01501Fax (508)757-0623

Phone (508)757-0622

Prep CookThe Overlook Life Care

Community, Charlton, hasa 32-1/2 hour position open for a Prep Cook. Hours are2 pm - 8:30 pm. There isno hot food preparation.

E-mail resume [email protected]

Or mail toThe Overlook LifeCare Community,

88 Masonic Home Road,P.O. Box 1000,

Charlton, MA 01507Or apply in person at

88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton.

EOE

IT AssistantStetson School a

residential treatmentprogram for maleadolescent sexual

offenders ages 9-18 hasan opening for an

IT Assistant.Duties include tracking,

diagnosing, and repairing basic network and

computer issues andtrack and order IT supplies. Knowledge of computers and computer operations

needed. Specificknowledge and proficiency with Windows XP required.

Knowledge of installing computer applications and

familiarity with TCP/IP Ethernet networking,

and understanding basic functioning and repair of computers is necessary.

Ability to workindependently with

minimal supervision.Requires minimum of HS

Diploma or GED.$21K-$29K with excellent

benefits.

Cover and resume to:Human Resources

Department,Stetson School,P.O. Box 309,

Barre, MA 01005AA/EOE

MaintenancePainting And MinorRepairs. Part-Time.

Looking For Responsible Person To Join Our Team

Apply In PersonLydia Taft House

60 Quaker HighwayUxbridge, MA508-278-9500

EOE

Pizza Maker,Kitchen Help

and Wait StaffExperience PreferredApply In PersonVillage Pizza

487 Main StreetSturbridge508-347-8177

Ask For Ted Or Bob

Sales/MarketingManager

Responsibilities Include:• Formulate Sales BudgetsFor TerritoryRepresentatives

• Liaison Between CustomerAnd Company

• Travel With RepresentativesAs Required, To PromoteProducts

• Ability To VisualizeConcepts

• Generate Thorough,Descriptive AndPrice-Accurate Proposals

• Goal Oriented, SelfMotivated With LittleSupervision

• Highly Adept InterpersonalSkills

Education:• BSME Or Equivalent• 3-5 Years In Sales,Promoting TechnicalProducts And Services

Full Benefit PackageSend Resume With

Salary Requirements InConfidence To:

TEC Engineering Corp.31 Town Forest Road

Oxford, MA 01540

Shuttle DriversNeeded!

Full Time/Part TimeBenefits For Full-Time.

Flexible Hours.Must Have Clean DrivingRecord. CDL Preferred.

Customer ServiceExperience A Plus.877-455-5552

www.valetparkofamerica.com/employment


Wrecker DriversWanted

Part/Full-Time PositionsDuties will include but

not limited to:• Providing towing and

road side assistanceservices.

• Assisting with shopdutiesQualifications include:

• 21 years of age or older• 2 years min experience• Nights & Weekends

Required

All applicants mustpass D.O.T. physicaland drug test, have

good oral and writtencommunication skills and be customer service oriented.Pay based on qualifications

M/F E.O.E.APPLY IN PERSON

With Copy Of Driving RecordSturbridge Service

Center, Inc.241 Main Street

Sturbridge, MA 01556No Phone Calls Please

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL

Live-In CaregiverWanted For Thompson, CT.

Part-Time Care ForChallenging Female Dementia Client, In Exchange For Free

Room/Board WithCable/Internet/Phone And

Private Half-Bath.Previous Experience Or

CNA A Must!Call 860-923-3774

NURSEPart-time, flexible hours in

medical office. Triage phone calls, electronic RX’s. Vaccine management,

some supervisory work. Office experience helpful. Must be a team worker.

Fax resume: 508-347-5702

or call 508-347-5755 to apply.

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

A CALLWE HAUL

Fast, ReliableRubbish Removal

AtticsBasementsGarages

Household ItemsAppliancesDemolition

Visa/MC/CheckWE TAKE IT ALL!1-800-414-0239www.acallwehaul.com

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

FREE BBQREMOVAL!

GUTTERS CLEANEDRemoval of Metal,

Appliances,Furniture, TV’s.

ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed. Small Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

550088--334477--77880044441133--226622--55008822

CleanoutsCleanups

Haul-AwayBasements

AtticsApartments

GaragesYards

Rental PropertyEstate CleanoutsSmall Building

DemolitionIf You Want

To Get Rid Of It,We’ll Do It!

FREE Estimates!774-230-8586

402 GENERAL SERVICES

Protect Your InvestmentSave It, Don’t Replace It

DinoSealDriveway

SealcoatingResidential & Commercial

Seal CoatingCrack FillingPatchwork

Line StripingDomingo MateoOwner/OperatorFully Insured

Call For A FREE Estimate(508)764-8747

www.dinoseal.com

403 SEWING

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS

All Makes. Over 25 Years’Experience.

Call For Home ServiceEstimates

(508)335-6145(508)854-4748

433 CLEANING

* TLC Home *Cleaning

Have You Heard The Phrase, “GOING GREEN?”We Use & Supply OrganicCleaners To Ensure Your

Family’s Safety.Gift Certificates For

Baby Showers,Anniversaries, And More!

A Perfect Gift!

CALL TAMMIE TODAYFOR A GREENER

TOMORROW!508-347-3275774-230-7885

Office/HomesSpring Or Fall Cleanings

Weekly/Bi-Weekly OrMonthly CleaningsFlexible Hours/DaysRegistered/Insured/

Bonded

References Available

AffordableCleaning ServiceWe Offer Quality Work At

An Affordable Price!• Homes & Offices• Carpet Cleaning• Floors• And Much More!

REGISTERED,INSURED & BONDEDGive Maria A Call

508-764-2500

House/Office Cleaning Available

Reasonable rates.No job too big or small.

Days and eveninghours available.

Call Wendy for aFREE estimate at:(508)943-9880

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

***************The Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads

placed in the newspaper for child care (daycare) in your home include your license number.

DAYCAREOPENINGS

Licensed Family DaycareLocated In Spencer, MA

(Near Charlton Line)Has Full Or Part-Time

Openings.Includes Learning

Program And Meals.Call For MoreInformation

508-885-4782(License #2085912)

Immediate Openings AtHome Away From Home

Family DaycareCharlton, MA

All Ages WelcomeFull And Part-TimeBefore/After School

Flexible HoursLarge Fenced Yard

Preschool CurriculumCall Elizabeth ForMore Information

508-434-0256Or

[email protected] #9002158

LEAPS AND BOUNDSCHILDCARE Beacon Hill Rd.,

Spencer, MA508-885-9424

Beginning 9/13/10,2 openings available for infant through

pre-school age children.Call to arrange an interview

Creative curriculum in a licensed, child-friendly

setting.License Number 2088087

448 FURNITURE

Have YourFurniture

ProfessionallyRestored

At ReasonableRates

Furniture Facelifting,Painting, Caning,

Stripping to Refinishing, And Repairs.Guaranteed.

Free Estimates.Pick-up & Delivery.

Antique Doctor

508-248-9225theantiquedr.com

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

DiGeronimoPainting

Quality, Affordability& Trust

Without CompromiseInterior Rooms

As Low As$139

Ceilings $59Woodwork $59

Serving Central Mass.James DiGeronimoCell 508-577-7940

PAINTINGInterior/Exterior

Power WashingCarpentry

• FREE ESTIMATES •• FULLY Insured •

• Reasonable Rates •

Rich O’Brien Painting

28 Years Of Experience508-248-7314

457 LAWN/GARDEN

Shrub & TreeTrimming

HedgesShrubberyTrees Cut

Liming & FertilizingEdging & MulchingCutting Tall Grass

Our Specialty!ALSO

All Types Of FencingInstalled

508-867-2564

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

**************EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

**************All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to The Federal Fair Housing Act

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap,

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

Department of Housing and Urban Development “HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD ad 617-565-5308,. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

WANTEDReasonably Priced

Two Or ThreeBedroom Home

Any StyleWill Also ConsiderWaterfront Cottage

(Any Lake)For Retiree Who’s

DownsizingLOOKING TO BUY

Will RepairPlasse R.E

508-987-5588

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

BrooksideTerrace

Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

FREE RENT!!!Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

Starting at $797• Pool

• Basketball Court• Playground

• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

C&CPropertiesLOOK & COMPARE

SouthbridgeQuality 1, 2 & 3

Bedroom Apartments!Appliances, Off-Street

Parking.Call (508)765-0501

CharltonRanch House,

2-3 Bedroom. 2 Full Bath, Fireplace, 1-Car Garage,

1300 Sq.Ft.$1450/Month

E. Brookfield3 Bedroom, 1 Bath,

1st Floor & 2nd FloorWasher/Dryer Hookups

$875

Spencer2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

1st Floor$675/Month

Large 3 Bedroom,1.5 Bath, Deleaded.

$900Wooded Area 3 Bedroom

1.5 Bath, Fireplace$1100

3 Bedroom 1 Bath1st Floor

$950

HouseworksRealty.com508-867-0903

DOUGLAS1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

Apartments AvailablePrices start at $845/month.

Includes heat, hot water,A/C, pool, fitness center& children’s program.

Off street parking.Call (508)476-3777

DOUGLAS3/4 Bedroom,

Bright And Clean, Nice Yard, Spacious.

No Dogs.$1150/month.

First, Last, Security508-245-9192

Douglas31 North Street

Second Floor, Furnished Two Bedroom Apartment. Heat, Electric & Air Conditioning

Included.508-769-2692

DouglasTwo Bedroom $800

Plus ElectricNew Appliances,

Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Country Road. No Traffic.No Smoking, No Dogs.Call (508)476-1722

DUDLEY4 Rooms, Off-Street Parking.

Quiet Neighborhood.$550/Month + UtilitiesFirst/Last & Security

RequiredCall 508-949-3647

East BrookfieldTwo Bedroom Apartment,

First Floor.Off-Street Parking.

No Utilities Included.Last & Security Required.

References Required.$600/Month865-804-2969508-450-0423

North Brookfield$575/Month

Two Bedroom, Near Town Center & Schools. Off-Street

Parking, Stove &Refrigerator. Use Of Washer

& Dryer.No Smoking/No Pets.

Water Included In Rent.First/Last/References

Required508-867-8791

North Brookfield28 Spring Street

3 Large Rooms, Third Floor. Like New!

Off-Street Parking. No Pets.$600/Month

References & SecurityRequired.

508-867-7404


Northbridge(Linwood)

3-Room Apartment,Second Floor

$750Very Clean & Quiet.

Include Heat, HotWater, Stove, Fridge,

Off-Street Parking.NO PETS/NO SMOKING

508-234-2025508-473-4576

NorthbridgeOne Bedroom Apartment.

Ample Parking,Coin-Op Washer & Dryer.

No Pets.$650 Security$650/Month


OXFORDNew

Orchard Hill

1/2/3 BedroomApartments.FREE RENT

CALL FOR MOVE-IN

SPECIALS!Heat & Hot Water

IncludedMust Income Qualify

SECTION 8CERTIFICATES

WELCOME

Call508-987-8121

EHO

*Southbridge*Beautiful Area

Near Town Central/Post-Office,

Large, Peaceful2-Bedroom Home On

Private Street,Appliances

w/Dishwasher, Oil-heat, Fireplace, Porch Facing

Brook, Nice Yard, On/Off-street Parking.

Please Call(508)579-4809

FREE RENT!Heat/Hot Water

Included!Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

Starting at $797• Pool

• Basketball Court• Playground

• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

SOUTHBRIDGEBRAND NEW

APARTMENTS!2 Bedrooms/$775.

Available now.Stove, refrigerator anddishwasher included.

Secure building.Off-street parking.

NO Pets.Call (508)765-5852

Southbridge1 Bedroom. Modern.

Wall To Wall, AppliancesIncluded, Coin-Op Laundry,

No Pets. Lease AndSecurity. Utilities Not

Included.Call (508)764-2866


Southbridge2 Bedroom Aparment

First Floor.Off-Street Parking.

Washer/Dryer Hookup,New Carpeting & Paint.

No Utilities.Security Deposit Required

Section 8 Accepted.No Pets/Smoking

$700/Month1-Year Lease

508-248-3743

Southbridge2 Bedroom ApartmentsStarting At $165/Week

Charlton2 Bedroom$175/Week

Dudley2 Bedroom$165/Week

Webster2 Bedroom Apartment

$700/MonthAll are newly remodeled,

carpeted, stove &refrigerator included.Section 8 Approved.

No Pets AllowedSecurity Deposit &

References Required

Call 774-289-1714

Southbridge2 Bedroom Apartment.

Renovated & De-Leaded. Wall-To-Wall Carpet,Tile Kitchen & Bath.

Vinyl Replacement WindowsOff-Street Parking.

$700/MonthSection 8 OK

617-908-0744

Southbridge2nd Floor, 2 Bedrooms

Gas & Gas Stove.Newly Remodeled.

Washer & Dryer Hookups$675/Month Plus Utilities.

Credit/Criminal Check.ASK ABOUT OUR

MOVE-IN SPECIAL!Call Pat (508)868-0231

Southbridge3 Bedroom, Large

Apartment. Appliances, Washer/Dryer Hookups.

Section 8 Approved.Off-Street Parking.

First, Last And References.$750 Per Month

Also:Two Bedroom Available

$625Four Bedroom

$875

Call (978)852-0886

SOUTHBRIDGE4 Large Rooms.

Newly Refurbished.w/Electric Stove,

Refrigerator,Dishwasher,

Dryer.Heated AndHot Water.

Near Center OfTown.

Quiet Neighborhood.Non-Smoker.$700/month.

508-764-4479

SouthbridgeClean Two Bedroom

Third FloorOne Year Lease

First Month & SecurityDeposit Required.

No Pets.From $550/MonthTo Apply Please Call

508-765-03869:30am-5:30pm

SouthbridgeClean, Two Bedroom

Apartment In WellMaintained Building On

Quiet Street. Large Eat-In Kitchen, Off-Street

Parking. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Deleaded.

$725/MonthFirst & Security508-439-2475

SouthbridgeCoombs Street

2 Bedroom Apartment Available.

Applianced, Washer/DryerHook-ups. No Pets.

Section 8 OK.$725

First And Security.References And Credit

Check Required.

Call (508)596-8497



SouthbridgeDowntown

Second Floor, Two Bedroom. Stove & Refrigerator.Off-Street Parking.

No Pets.First, Last & Security.

$650/Month incl Hot Water508-829-5853

SouthbridgeLarge, Bright 6-Room,3 Bedroom Apartment

In A Nice, QuietNeighborhood. Second Floor.

Washer/Dryer Hookups,Yard & Porch.First & Last.$785/Month

781-444-1087617-281-0831

SouthbridgeMarcy Street

Spacious Two Bedroom. Second Floor, Off-Street

Parking, Applianced. Washer/Dryer

Hookups. Yard, QuietNeighborhood.

Close To Everything!$750/Month Plus Utilities

No PetsFirst/Last/SecurityCall 774-241-1688

SouthbridgeNice, First Floor

Two Bedroom Apartment. Pantry, Private Driveway & Garage, Washer Hookup,

Dryer Included. No Utilities Included.

First & Security Required.$750/Month

860-869-1320

SouthbridgeSmall 2 Bedroom Duplex

Apartment. Stove,Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Yard, Good Area.

Credit Check Required.No Pets.

$575/Month Plus UtilitiesCall 508-414-7169

SouthbridgeThree Bedroom

ApartmentRenovated. Full Living

Room, Full Dining Room. Kitchen, Full Bath,

Pantry, & Storage Shed. Hardwood Floors

Throughout.Second Floor.

No Pets. Non Smokers Preferred.

Call For Details508-764-4073 774-200-8795


SouthbridgeThree Bedroom

First Floor ApartmentFor Rent.

$750/MonthRecently Remodeled.

No Pets. Washer/DryerHookups. Section 8 OK.

First & Security Required.Call 508-949-0630

Spencer1 Bedroom Apartment.

Second FloorNear Bus Route.

$600 Including HeatNo Smoking/Pets, Off-Street

Parking. Coin-Op On Site.First/Last, Security &Background Check

Call (774)696-4567

SpencerAttractive Two

Bedroom Apartments,Appliances, Some With Washer/Dryer Hookups,

Modern & Bright,Quiet Country Setting.Directly Off Route 9.

Available Now!508-735-4335

Visit Our Websitewww.spencercondos.com

SturbridgeLakeside

ApartmentsStudio Room Apartment.

Completely Furnished.$600/Month

First/Last & SecurityNo Pets

Call (508)347-96239am-6pm

SturbridgeTwo Bedroom Apartment

Convenient Location,Private Setting, No Pets.

No SmokingOne Year Lease.

$850/monthFirst & Security Required

References Required.508-347-8115

UXBRIDGE2-bedroom apartment in owner-occupied building.

References required. 1st, last and security deposit.

No dogs. $900/month.

Call 508-278-5512


WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

ONE MONTHFREE RENT!

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $683!!

For LimitedTime ONLY!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please Call (508)987-1595For Details &

Other SpecialsEHO

WEBSTER&

DUDLEYOne & Two Bedroom

Apartments & CondosReasonable Rents.

Property Shop508-949-1100

WEBSTER(2) 1 Bedroom Apartments

$575/MonthThird Floor

Off-Street Parking, Laundry.Separate Utilities. No Pets. Non-Smokers Preferred.

First, Last & Security.508-864-6285

Webster1 Bedroom Apartment

Second Floor.Neat & Clean, Off-Street

Parking. Excellent Location. Stove & RefrigeratorIncluded. Affordable!

For Details Call508-943-7436508-612-6192

Webster28 Harris Street

Top Floor 1 Bedroom, Coin-Op in Basement,

Off-Street Parking, Separate Storage Unit, No Pets,

Back Porch.$500/Month

Call 774-289-1667


Webster2 BedroomApartments

Cute, Cozy, Modern.Many Amenities. Nice& Convenient Area.

Washer/Dryer Hookups, Dishwasher, Off-Street

Parking.First & Third Floor

AvailableFrom $675/Month

Call 508-769-2500

Webster30 Poland Street

Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment, All Appliances

Furnished. Laundry Room On Premises. Off-Street Parking.

Garages Available.No Pets.

Most Schools & Churches Within Walking Distance.

1 Mile To Route 395.Good Credit Required.

$750/MonthCall 508-949-1400Or 508-943-0972

WebsterOne Bedroom Apartment

$600Three Bedroom Apartment

$800

Dudley2.5 Bedroom Apartment

$775Renovated,

Kitchen With Appliances.No Pets, No Smoking.

Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat & Coin-Op Laundry

508-380-2359

WEBSTERProspectEstates

3 BedroomApartments.

Now Available:Historical Buildings

Must Income QualifySECTION 8

CERTIFICATESWELCOME

Call(508)943-9567

EHO

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

Building For Lease10,000 Square Foot

Manufacturing/Warehouse And Office Space Available.

Located In The OxfordIndustrial Park. Easy Access

To 395 And Mass Pike.Independent Building With Ample Parking. 60 Ft. x 150

Ft. Manufacturing Space With 18 Ft. High Ceiling.(1) 12 Ft x 14 Ft. Drive-In Overhead Door, (1) 8 Ft. x8 Ft. Loading Dock Door.

208V/3ph-400A Power With 115V Plugs And

Disconnected Every 6 Ft. Wire Ways Entire Length Of The Building. 24 Ft. x 48 Ft. Office Space/Reception Area With Forced Hot Air System

And Air Conditioning.To View Building/More

Information, Call508-523-1210

Rochdale608 Pleasant Street

For Rent - Small BuildingAppx. 20’x30’$400/Month

Large Parking Area,Next To Rochdale Eat-In

Or Take-OutCall John

508-892-4595

WebsterFor Rent

2500 Sq.Ft&

7500 Sq.Ft.Free Standing Buildings.

Great Space!ALSO:

2500 Sq.Ft.3000 Sq.Ft.9000 Sq.Ft.Available!

Owner Will Give YouPrice You Can’t Refuse!

Call1-508-753-3670

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

Woodstock, CTAvailable Now

Until End Of June,Or Possibly Later.

2-3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Cape, On Beautiful Flat Lot,

On Lake Bunggee.References & Security.$1200-$1400+/Month

508-208-7916Owner-Agent

530 HOUSES FOR SALE

House for Sale WEBSTER

Two-bedroom log cabin, large livingroom with

fireplace, sunroom with fireplace, garage under.

Half acre with 2nd buildable lot.

$235K508-987-6491

532 R.E. AUCTIONS

Real EstateAuction

Nominal Opening BidsStart at $10,000

131 W. Main St., Stafford Springs, CT

3BR 1BA 1,476sf+/-319 Wildwood Ave,

Worcester, MA3BR 1BA 1,080sf+/- condo.All properties sell: 8:00AM

Wed., Sep. 22 at131 W. Main St.,

Stafford Springs, CTOpen to the PublicOpen this weekend,

please go to williamsauction.comOr call 800-801-8003

for details.Many properties now

available for online bidding! A Buyer's Premium

may apply.Williams & Williams

CT RE LIC#REB0788424 DANIEL NELSON BROKER

545 LAND/LOTS

2 House LotsThe Charlton Housing

Authority has 2 house lotson Smith Road in Charlton

for sale.Each lot is 2.23 acres and

has 180 feet frontage. Lots are located on Smith Road at

the Leicester - Charlton town line. Lot one and lot

two are clearly marked.For more information

please call the Charlton Housing Authority508-248-5067

Charlton2.5 Acre Wooded Lot With Stream. 500 Foot Frontage, Near Heritage Country Club.

Prior Percs. 3 BedroomSeptic Design Included.

Call Pam Garee508-688-5260

Realtor

545 LAND/LOTS

SPENCER LOTSFOR SALE BY OWNERBeautiful cul-de-sac.

Close to Rtes 9 and 49and shopping.

New public road.Call Karen

508-885-3192Or Artie

508-864-7710

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Two PlotsIn Worcester County

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAAt Garden Of Heritage II

$1500 OBO For Both508-847-6913

550 MOBILE HOMES

1977 Mobile Home$70,000

Plus Park ShareFOR SALE BY OWNER

Located In Wagon Wheel Park, Brookfield, MA

508-347-3837

WareLarge 3 Bedroom, Family

Park, Pets Welcome!Country Living Near Quabbin.

14’x67’, Must See Inside!Modern & Fully Renovated!New Roof, Windows, Deck, Plush Carpet And Freshly Painted Throughout. New Front Load Washer/Dryer,

Side-By-Side Stainless Steel Fridge With Ice/Water,And Stove All Remain.

$52,900413-687-9151

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park (55+)Mobile Home For Sale.

Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Large Kitchen & Living Room. Screen Porch

& Carport.Park Rent $100/Month

CALL FOR PRICE774-262-7307

N. GrosvenordaleCT

Mobile Home For Sale14x64 Doublewide

2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Large Kitchen, Living Room.

Laundry Room.Appliances Included.

Plenty Of Cabinet Space.$65,000

For Appointment860-923-0421

550 MOBILE HOMES

PermanentTrailer For Sale

In Wells, MaineCampground

May 15th To October 15thQuiet Park, 10 Minutes

From Beach. FullyFurnished,

Florida Room, Corner Lot.Asking $18,500

Call 508-277-4569

SturbridgeAttractive Mobile Home

In SturbridgeRetirement Park

Two Bedrooms, One And One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, New Roof, New Windows,

And Many Updates.Beautifully Landscaped.

$79,900508-347-8791

565 ROOMS FOR RENT

SOUTHBRIDGEROOM FOR RENT

Pleasant, comfortable room with bath. Nice location,

quiet environment.TV, heat, electric, water included.

$375/month.Call 508-764-7494

After 5 p.m.

I PAY YOU CASHFOR JUNK CARS

& TRUCKSAnd Farm Equipment

____________________________________________________

Call D&M Towing & Recycling508-887-3645

TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW

715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

5th WheelSteel Drop Center

Tailgate$200

508-943-2572

Chrysler IndustrialV8 400HP Engine

Rebuilt, Zero Miles.Sitting On Ground,

Ready To Go$2200

With Rebuilt FittedTransmission(Zero Miles)

$3000 Package DealTransmission Only

$1800508-461-9097

Rims For Sale15 Inch Aluminum RimsOff 1991 Honda Accord.

Factory Set - 5 Total$25 Each

860-923-0457

Used Auto Parts91 day Guarantee. Large

inventory of engines,transmissions, tires & glass. Excellent service. Free parts

locating service.Amherst-Oakham AutoCall (800)992-0441 or

(508)799-9969

720 CLASSICS

1927 FordRoadster

Turnkey Show Ready!Chevy 327, V8, Holly 4B, A/T,

Red With Flames, Pipes.Will Not Consider TradesContact 860-974-9880 Or

[email protected]

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. New Factory-Built Motor.

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5900

978-760-3453

1952 Pontiac Woody

Tin Woody Beach Wagon,In Need Of Complete

Restoration. Engine Turns, Major Components In Place. Good Interior. Solid Frame,

Straight Eight,Automatic Transmission.

$3950978-760-3453

720 CLASSICS

1953 Ford2-Door SedanMild Custom, $11,000

1955 Oldsmobile 4-Door

Original, $10,000

1975 Ford Flatbed$1600

1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Pickup

Solid, Needs Restoration, $2500

Collection MUST BE SOLD!978-760-3453

1964 FORDGALAXIEXL 500

Fastback Black WithWhite Interior

Excellent Condition$8,500

Call 413-245-3402

1966 Mustang Coupe

(Not Fastback)Rust-Free! Georgia Car

(Always Garaged)Paint’s Faded. All Ready For

YOUR 289 V8 Engine.$6900

Utility TrailerThat Dumps

Removable Sides,Very Solid.

$550978-760-3453

1966 T-BirdHard-Top

New 4-Barrel Carburetor, New Tires, New Brake

Booster & Master Cylinder. Runs Good! Good For

Restoration.Interested Parties ONLY!

$2900 OBO860-774-8289

[email protected]

1968 GMC K25004x4 Pickup

Under RestorationAll New Sheetmetal. Needs

Bed. Many New Parts.Runs Good.$3500 OBO

No Reasonable Offer Refused508-450-5093

1968 Mustang2-Door Coupe

Red With Black Interior.302 Automatic. Very Clean,

Low Miles. RecentlyRefurbished

Asking $5000MUST SELL!

860-564-3397

720 CLASSICS

1969 Volkswagen Beetle

With Title. Needs To BeRestored.

2 Transmissions, 2 Engines, Many New Parts.

$1200508-248-1665

1975 Mercedes 450SL

ConvertibleMaroon With Black Interior,

With Two Tops.Looks & Runs Great.

Needs Nothing!$10,000 FIRM

508-769-0619

1977 Corvette L82Low Mileage. Original 350

Engine With 350HP.Runs Goods. Needs TLC.

$5000 OBO508-892-9583774-696-7697

1979 Pontiac Trans-Am

Virginia Car. Great Condition. Smokey & The Bandit Look. Runs Well. Black Interior & Exterior, Lots Of New Parts

(Including Seats, Tires,Carpet, RebuiltTransmission)

Matching Numbers$12,500

508-615-7358

1995 Toyota SupraTwin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed.

Original. 60k,Black-On-Black, Leather,

Two-Owner Car.Best Offer

1973 PontiacTrans-Am

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k.

Best Offer508-344-2660

725 AUTOMOBILES

1970 VW BEETLENeeds nothing,just reg & run

Asking $3500.0030 mi per gallon

Call 508 278-3211

2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX

4 MotionV6, 2.8 Fuel Injected.

Excellent Condition, Well Maintained. Low Miles.

Custom Wheels & Exhaust. Leather Interior, Black

On Black.$5500 OBO

508-865-5085617-519-9051

725 AUTOMOBILES

1988 BuickEstate WagonLast Of The Woodies!

Needs Tender Loving Care.$1500

1982 Dodge Half-Ton318 Flat-Bed

4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Needs TLC.

$1500

1994 MustangConvertible

$1500978-760-3453

1988 CadillacSedan Deville

4-Door, Light Grey,Absolute Mint Condition!Florida Car - Never Seen

A Winter! 76k Original Miles.A Must See!$3795 OBO

508-769-0512

1999 ToyotaCamry

224k Miles, Runs Great!Kept Up To Date.

Inspected. Air & Heat.Good First Car Or Spare Car

REDUCED$1800 OBO

401-585-0309

2000 BMW 740 IL4-Door Sedan, Anthracite

(Metallic Grey/Blue).104k Miles. Well-Cared

For, Beautiful Car.Lojack, Factory Nav,

Many Extras.$10,500

Call For Appointment508-885-2604

Leave A Message

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio Convertible

76k, Power Package, A/C. Great Condition.

$5500 OBO860-928-0794

2002 Jeep GrandCherokee

Overland EditionFully Loaded, Running

Boards, Sunroof, Towing Package, Leather, CD,

4WD, 71k Miles.Very Good Condition.

NADA $10,925Asking $9,000

Jeff 508-867-6358

2003 MitsubishiEclipse

ConvertibleGrey, Runs & Looks New. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles.

New Tires.Asking $10,500508-410-3078

725 AUTOMOBILES

2005 ToyotaCamry LE

4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive.

76k Miles. Loaded, A/C,CD Player, Front Disc Brakes,

Automatic Steering.Runs Beautifully. Clean,

Good Condition.REDUCED!$10,600

Leave Message508-885-4580508-981-2636

2006 NISSANSENTRA

SPECIAL EDITIONExcellent ConditionWith All The Extras

Must Be Seen$6,900

Call 508-764-4570

2007 Ford FusionLike New!

$9500 OBOCall Bill

774-230-1582

2008 Scion XDBlack, 5-Speed Manual.

13k Miles, 1 Owner.Excellent Condition.

35+ Miles Per Gallon.Asking $11,500

Contact Jim At508-266-0829

Or443-206-6036

2009 ToyotaCorolla CE 4-Door

SedanOnly 13k Miles. Manual5-Speed Transmission.

35 MPG, AM/FM, CD & A/C.Excellent Condition.

Metallic Blue.Must Sell Due To Knee

Injury.REDUCED $10,999

508-347-3280

732 SPORTS UTILITY

1999 InfinityQX4 SUV

Good Condition Inside & Outside. 165k Miles.

Recent Brakes & Tires.Asking $6000Please Call

508-943-3812

GREY NISSAN PATHFINDER SE

192K automaticw/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range .

Great condition inside,good condition outside.

Sunroof/Cooper tires/new battery. Runs great.

Asking $3,500.Call 774-200-7604

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS

Just Replaced Transmission, New Water Pump, Timing

Belt, Head Gasket, Radiator, Plugs/Belts, And Upper A

Arm. Black Exterior,6-Cylinder, Automatic, 4x4 Hi/Lo Range. Works Great!

Two Sets Of Rims &Tires Included.$4000 OBO

Call For More Info413-245-7354

735 GARAGE RENTALS

WANTEDYear-Round Garage

Space For Antique CarMust be at least 20 feet long.

Respond to John508-832-3966 or [email protected]

740 MOTORCYCLES

1985 Harley Sportster1000 XLH

New S&S Carb., Ignition Module, Tires, Battery & Coil.

$2000 OBO508-731-5621

Ask For Stephen

1999 Road KingBlack, 10k Miles, Mint

Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Must See! Always Kept

Inside.$13,000 OBO

508-765-5289Email Me At

[email protected]

1999 SuzukiTLS 1000

V-Twin, Strong Runner.The Hot Set-Up! Carbon

Fiber Mufflers. Grey.$3500

860-315-7417

2002 HARLEYDAVIDSON1200 Sportster

Black, Drag Bars, ForwardControls, Excellent Condition

$5000 OBOCall 860-336-6622

2002 HarleyDavidson SportsterLow Miles - Mint Condition

Lots Of GreatCustomizing Details

$6000 OBOCall Ron

508-344-1904

2005 HarleyDavidson

1450 Low RiderExcellent Condition, Extras.

$10,500 OBO508-867-8374

740 MOTORCYCLES

2003 AmericanIronhorseSlammer

S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed.Total Custom - Paint,

Chrome, Billet.Pristine Condition. 8k Miles.

Asking $13,000 OBO781-254-6556

2003 HarleyDavidson

Super-Glide100th Anniv. Edition

Blue, Always Garaged.Forward Controls.

2400 Miles.Asking $9750508-234-7158

2004 BMWK1200 GT

Absolutely Perfect!Dark Blue, Very Low Miles.

New Tires & Battery.$11,000

860-315-7417

2005 HarleyDavidson

Dyna-Wide GlideMint Condition

$11,000Too Many Extras To List

Call Mike @508-248-6781

Or Email [email protected]

2007 HARLEYDAVIDSONSoft Tail Deluxe.

Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Many Extras. 6000 Miles

$15,000Call 860-942-0464Or 978-355-2389

2008 HarleyDavidson Sportster

XL Custom 1200Still Under Warranty407 Miles, Like New.

$7500508-864-0655

740 MOTORCYCLES

2007 HarleyDavidson

Street GlideLoaded, Custom DualExhaust. Black Pearl.

Only 550 Miles!Paid $25,000REDUCED!$16,500

508-765-0386

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parts

& AccessoriesFor Sale

For EVO, Twin Cam,Sportsters.

Custom ChromeWomen’s New

InsulatedLeather Jacket

Police-Style, Size Large.$125

508-949-1320

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1998 Polaris ATVMagnum 425, 4x4

Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Years Ago. Used Very Little

Since. Needs Battery.Asking $3000508-885-3136860-888-5207

2003 HondaTRX250 EX ATV

Runs Great! Looks Great!$1600 OBO

860-634-05812008 Kawasaki

KX450F Dirt BikeExcellent Condition,

Title In Hand$3500

860-576-4925

TTown-to-Town-to-Town own Classifieds Classifieds

1-800-536-58361-800-536-5836508-765-6940508-765-6940


$3995• Motorcraft® Premium

Synthetic Blend Oiland Filter change

• Rotate and inspectfour tires

• Check air andcabin air filters

• Inspect brakesystem

• Test battery

• Check beltsand hoses

• Top off all fluids

EXPERT SERVICETO KEEP YOU

ON THE MOVE.

Millbury Ford Mercury780 Washington St., Routes 20 & 290, Auburn, MA 01501

508-832-6261

MILLBURY FORD MERCURY

SERVICE

Expires:9/30/10Expires:9/30/10

Expires:9/30/10

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

33’ Travel TrailerCurrently On-Site In Park

(Woodstock, CT)Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen

Porch, Oversized Corner Lot, Shed. Park Features: FamilyActivities, Pool, Inexpensive

& Comfortable Living.Park Is Open April-October.

$23,500(Includes Lot)860-923-2549352-314-0003

1992 Mallard Sprinter

Park ModelMany Updates. Nice Big Lot

With Gazebo & Carport.Man Made Pond &

Fireplace, Shed.Includes Lot At Meadowside

Of Woodstock, CTAsking $25,900386-624-2650

1996 Holiday Rambler 5th

Wheel Aluma-LiteWith One Living Area

Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen,Garden Tub, Queen Bed,

Including Some Accessories.In Good Condition.

$9000508-799-3953

2001 Keystone Hornet

35 Foot Travel TrailerWith Slide-Out.

Sleeps 8$5000 OBO

(Home) 508-885-7463(Cell) 508-789-4006


2001“Woodland Park”Beautiful Custom Design,

40’ Park Model Trailer.Sliding Glass DoorEntrance, Full Bath,

3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8Central Air

Winter Insulation PackagePaid $40,000 New.

Asking $20,000 OBO617-524-6220

2003 Citation 32’5th WheelMint Condition,

Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Awning & Screen Room.

$14,000 OBOREDUCED!

508-265-7559

2005 33’5th WheelCardinal

Two Slides, Large Shower, King Bed, New Tires,

19’ Awning, Deluxe Cabinets Abundant Storage,

Fiberglass, Like New,Will Deliver.

Asking $21,000Must See!

860-684-4330

33’ Travel TrailerWith 12’x32’ Addition

Excellent Condition.Own Your Own Lot!

Seasonal Camping At A Lovely Campground.

Asking $30,000Call After 5pm508-885-4358


36’ Fourwinds Travel Trailer

With Tipout GivenLiving Space Of 11’x14.5’

New Refrigerator, Pet Free, Smoke Free. Like New.

Sleeps 7Reduced From $8500

$5999Plus Shed & Deck413-433-5431

ElkhornSlide-In Camper

11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over Queen-Sized Bed.

Couch/Double Bed. Power Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery,

3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out Windows, A/C,

Interior/Exterior Shower.Microwave Oven, 3-Burner

Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re-frigerator/Freezer. Double

Stainless Steel SinkDry Weight: 2701 lbs

$5500 OBO508-435-4395

Park Model TrailerFor Sale

Excellent Condition. Way Too Many Amenities To List! Comes Fully Furnished.Moving, Need The Cash!Asking Only $16,900

Please Call 781-927-9785For More Information


Wells, Maine2005 40’ Breckenridge

Park Model HomeEnclosed Room Addition,

Plus Screen Room & Deck.Double Loft, Sleeps 10.

Fully Furnished &Landscaped.

Meadow Ledge ResortMay-October

$64,500508-278-6123

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1979 Ford F-350Pickup Truck

4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Miles. NO TITLE.

Floor In Bed Is Missing, Needs Replacing.

Solid Frame,Very Good Mechanics.

One Original Owner$1650

978-760-3453

1982 GMC 350Stake Body With Power Gate.

Rebuilt Engine.$1200

508-461-9097

1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,

Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt

Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,

Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats

Excellent Condition14,100GVWR

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1994 Plymouth Van

Needs Alternator,Good Body & Motor.Parts Only - No Title.

$400

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath, No Rust.

Good Mechanics.$1500

978-760-3453

1996 FloridaPick-Up TruckDodge Ram 1500

SLT Club Cab8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum),

Power Everything, 4Brand-New Tires With

Rims, New Battery.Asking $5500

Make An Offer!508-867-3741

1998 PlymouthVoyager Minivan

$800 OBO413-245-9266

1999 DodgeCaravan

V6, Automatic, Very Good Condition Inside & Out.

60k Miles.$3950

508-943-7358

Wheelchair Van1999 Ford F250

Runs. $5000 OBO508-248-7791

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1999 DodgeRam Pickup

4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great.$3500 OBO

508-847-7049508-847-7048

Leave Message

2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Extended Cab4.8L V8, 4x4 Automatic,

Cargo Tow Package. Ladder Rack & Bed Tool Box.

132k Miles.A Good Work Truck!

$7000

1998 GMC Safari Utility Van

With ShelvesAWD, 4.3L Automatic,

128k Miles$3950

774-232-0407

2001 Ford F-250 4x4Extra Cab Pickup

With Matching Cap & Liner. 33” Tires With Lift.

Good Condition.$7000

508-885-2884

2010 FordF-150 XLT

13K,Auto,CC,PW,PL,ACCD,Bedliner,

Mint Condition.Asking $23,000.00

Or Best Reasonable Offer860-923-0457

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1964 CaseBackhoe Loader

Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Runs Strong.

Comes With Snow BucketGreat For Landscaping

Projects Or Snow Removal$5000 OBO

Located In Leicester978-406-3670

1983 Ford Dump Truck

Ford 9000 6-WheelerNeeds A Little Work

Asking $2500

2003 Rawson Portable Screener Plant

Model 3618/SN:SN82320324 Point OV Twin Honda

Motor. Low Hours,Well MaintainedAsking $28,000508-347-8956

PayloaderBackhoeMichigan

Diesel, Runs Good

Also:Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

Yale Towmotor Forklift

All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent$2400

860-774-1485

767 VEHICLES WANTED

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

Chevy PrizmWanted

Any Year. Must Have Very Low Miles.

Will Consider A Civic508-764-1439

WANTEDOld Ford

Automobile/TruckParts

Motors, Fenders, Doors, Complete Or Parts Cars.

1933-1960, Nothing Newer!978-760-3453

VEHICLES FOR PARTS

1998 Mercury Mystique

For Parts Or RestorationStrong V6 3.0 Motor + Transmission. Power

Everything.$1000 FIRMClean Title!

774-922-4818

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By Keith Griffin

For years, Kia was a brand bestknown for its reliance on bland-ness. Nobody but nobody withany discernible taste ever utteredthe phrase, “That’s a good-look-ing Kia you’ve got there.” Instead,people might comment on a Kia’sfuel economy or affordability.Design? That was somethingother companies did well.

Well, that’s all changed with theintroduction of vehicles like theKia Soul, the Kia Forte and ForteKoup, and the Kia Sorrento. Allare sharp looking vehicles thatcan rightly turn heads. Add tothat list the new 2011 KiaSportage recently introduced tothe media in San Francisco.

It has sharp lines that give it aprovocative stance. It’s a compactSUV that is going to no longermake you ashamed of being apenny pincher. Go ahead. Save afew bucks. With the Sportage youcan hold your head up.

Further proof that the Sportageis a strong vehicle is it is consid-ered among the best in Americaby ALG, the industry benchmarkfor residual values and a leadingprovider of data and consultingservices to the automotive indus-try. ALG says the 2011 Sportagewill be worth 61 percent of itsoriginal price 36 months aftersale. That’s a staggering 50 per-cent improvement over the 2010

model (my condolences if youown a 2010 model). The Sportagebase trim will be worth 66 percentof its value – an accomplishmentonly matched by BMW andSubaru.

So all this matter for naught ifthe Sportage wasn’t a surprising-ly pleasant vehicle to drive.That’s not to say that previousKias weren’t good to drive. Theymostly were. It’s just that Kia hasmanaged to come up with a com-pact SUV that you can actuallyenjoy driving. The Sportage is thekind of a vehicle that makes youvolunteer to be the driver amongyour group of friends. “Forgetthat Forrester. Let’s take theSportage,” might become a com-mon refrain and your friendswould willingly agree.

The Sportage is powered by a2.4-liter, dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine that produces 176horsepower. In a feat of engineer-ing I’d be hopeless at explaining,the four-cylinder is actually morepowerful than the V-6 it replaces.The 2.4-liter engine is the onlyone offered. Its fuel economy is22-mpg city and 31-mpg highway.If it’s seat-of-your-pants accelera-tion you crave, you might want towait for the 2.0-liter turbo GDIengine that produces 270-plushorsepower also will be availablein the 2011 model year.

The new 2.4-liter engine ismated to a six-speed automatic

transmission, except in the basetrim that gets a six-speed manual.Only the six-speed automatic wasavailable for testing and it wassatisfactory in its performanceamong a variety of driving condi-tions in and around SanFrancisco. Owners can choosebetween front-wheel and all-wheel drive.

When it comes to safety, Koreanmanufacturers like Kia andHyundai have done a good job. Infact, I’m going to let Kia pat itselfon the back by quoting verbatimfrom the Sportage announce-ment, “Sportage has thriceearned a five-star crash rating infrontal and side impact crashtests from the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) from 2007 to 2009. Itslong list of standard safety fea-tures includes: six standardairbags (two advanced frontairbags, two front-seat-mountedside airbags, and two full-lengthside-curtain airbags); TractionControl System (TCS); ElectronicStability Control (ESC); and four-wheel disc brakes with a four-channel, four-sensor AntilockBrake System (ABS).” By the way,kudos to Kia for not includingtire pressure monitoring as asafety feature. It would be likeheralding the inclusion of seatbelts.

Kia has managed to load theSportage, which has a startingprice of $18,295, with an optionalpanoramic sunroof, navigation,push-button start, rear cameradisplay, LED daytime runninglights and an air-cooled driver’sseat (a compact CUV segmentfirst according to Kia). The onlyair-cooled driver’s seats I havesampled (and it’s a feature you’lllove on a hot, humid day) are invehicles costing at least $15,000more.

As mentioned above, the basetrim starts at $18,295. For thatmoney, you get the usual ameni-ties, plus Bluetooth wireless tech-nology. The LX, which is probablygoing to be the most preferredtrim level, starts at $20,295 andadds a great feature: standardoutside mirrors with LED turnsignal indicators. The EX trim

level starts at $23,295 with stan-dard features such as 18-inchalloy wheels, leather-wrappedsteering wheel and shift knob.Available later in the model yearwill be the SX trim, featuringKia’s all-new efficient and power-ful 2.0L turbo GDI engine.

(Questions and comments aboutthis review and other automotiveconcerns can be e-mailed to [email protected]. All queriesare answered.)

VITAL STATISTICSWheelbase: 103.9 inchesLength: 174.8 inchesWidth: 73.0 inchesHeight: 64.4 inchesCurb weight: 3186 lbs.Engine:2.4-liter, inline four-cylinderHorsepower: 176 @ 6000 rpmTorque: 168 @ 4000 rpmEPA estimated mpg city/highway: 22/31Base price: $18,295As-tested price:$23,295 (EX trim)Also consider: (a comparativevehicle) Hyundai Tucson, FordEdge, Honda CR-V, SubaruForrester

Aut motive

Auto Review

Kia Goes from Bland to Grand with Arrival of Compact Crossover 2011 Sportage

Photos © KiaKia has created a quiet, comfortable, attractive interior with the 2011 Kia Sportage.

The all-new 2011 Kia Sportage has a stunning front grill that is indicative of Kia’s new emphasis on design. It’s more than just a handsome face. The Sportage is also a surprisingly goodcompact


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