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BROOKFIELD 

Write-in candidate edges Holdcraft 

for planning board seat, p5 

NORTH BROOKFIELD 

Bussel presents research 

on wartime history, p6 

CURRENT 

WARREN 

Students dig in for 

Arbor Day, p24 

Calendar 3 

Editorial/Opinion 4 

Business 9/10 

Education 10 

FREE 

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Police Logs 18 

Obituaries 19 

Classifieds 20/23 

Volume 5, Number 38 – 24 Pages Thursday, May 10, 2012 

A GOOD GOOOAAALLL 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY TIM KANE 

BROOKFIELD – Coaches Kelly Geers Landine, left, and Jennifer Grybowski teach youth soccer every Saturday until end of June for ages 4 to 7 from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 

a.m. at Lewis Field in Brookfi eld. 

Voters nix 

Bay Path 

expansion 

funding 


- May 4 brought forth a Special 

Town Meeting for residents to vote 

on the potential funding of the Bay 

Path project. The Superintendent 

of Bay Path Regional Technical 

Vocational High School was on 

hand to speak about the project 

and answer questions from residents. 

There were 84 voters in attendance, 

and the funding question 

passed with a ballot vote of 56-yes 

over 26-no. Three days later, the 

Annual Town Election presented 

to the voters the opportunity to 

vote on the project itself. A total of 

416 voters turned out to cast ballots 

this time, and the approval for 

the project itself was denied, with 

186 no votes against 157 yes (not 

all voted on this question). 

Town seat questions yielded 

187 votes for Richard Chabot, 

49 for Dane Falardeau, 55 for 

Ron Ryel and 25 for Robert Filipkowski 

as selectmen candidates. 

Two open vacancies on the School 

Committee elected in Danielle 

Mann with 334 votes, and Nicole 

Styles with 70 write-in votes. William 

King received 324 votes to fi ll 

a vacancy on the Planning Board, 

a two-year term. All other positions 

were incumbents. There are 

2,922 registered voters in North 

Brookfi eld. 

All roads lead to West Brookfi eld Asparagus Festival 

WEST BROOKFIELD 

- One of Massachusetts’ most 

eagerly anticipated events will 

take place on Saturday, May 

19, when this town’s historic 

common welcomes visitors to 

the 10th annual Asparagus & 

Flower Heritage Festival. The 

party, free to the public, begins 

at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on 

that festive Saturday, but, in fact, 

folks from around New England 

frequently arrange mini-vacations 

in the area, planned around 

that special event. 

Picture more than 100 local 

growers, artisans and countryside 

businesses, combined with 

music, a May pole dance, frog 

jumping contest, and food, wonderful, 

glorious food, all gath- 

ered in the name of one Deiderick 

Leertouwer and his favorite 

food – asparagus. In 1790, the 

Dutch diplomat traveled from 

his native Holland, sent by his 

government to promote trade in 

Massachusetts and New England. 

He settled in West Brookfi 

eld, but missed his homeland’s 

scrumptious, delicately fl avored 

green harbinger of spring. 

“Forthwith,” says local historian 

Dick Rossman, “asparagus roots 

were shipped here from Holland, 

and Deiderick planted them near 

the foot of Foster’s Hill. Asparagus 

patches still appear there; several 

of my neighbors claim to own 

the original patch”. He modestly 

A scene from last year’s festival. 

By Cristy Bertini 

Reporter 

WARREN – Three men have been charged by Warren 

Police with attempted murder following an assault 

that occurred on May 7. 

Police Chief Bruce Spiewakowski reported that offi 

cers responded to a disturbance on North Street at 

approximately 11:45 p.m. While investigating the disturbance, 

police dispatch received a call from Baystate 

Mary Lane Hospital in Ware reporting that a man had 

been assaulted in West Warren. The victim was being 

treated for lacerations and contusions and was identifi ed 

as Ben Ostiguy, 29, of Town Farm Road in Warren. 

As a result of an investigation conducted by Offi cer 

Jeffrey VonDauber and Sergeant Joseph LaFlower, 

Barry A. Bennett, 25, of North St., West Warren; Antonio 

Alan McClelland, 19, of Old West Warren Road, 

West Warren; and William Joseph Ditto, 23, of West 

Warren were charged with attempted murder, assault 

and battery with a dangerous weapon (baseball bat), assault 

to murder while armed, intimidation of a witness, 

carrying a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct. 

Town approves Wright’s Mill re-zoning 

Planners alleviate 

fears of school 

overcrowding 

By Jennifer Robert 

Reporter 

WARREN - This year’s Annual 

Town Meeting in Warren, preceded 

by a Special Town Meeting, 

displayed a real community 

contribution to the evening, in 

more ways than one. High school 

students and alumni were present 

to check in residents and assist 

in multi-media functions, and 

the gymnasium became a “family-fun” 

center for children of 

residents, thanks to the generous 

sponsorship of the Warren Community 

School PTO. 

Teachers and parents volunteered 

their time to entertain the 

young folks in town, with activities 

and sports going on, and even 

a bouncy house. Principal Suzanne 

Sullivan said, “we wanted 

to get people out to this meeting, 

See FESTIVAL I PAGE 12 

Three Warren 

men charged with 

attempted murder 

and giving the kids something 

to do lets mom and dad be in 

the meeting.” This collaboration 

was certainly benefi cial, as 110 

residents of Warren and West 

Warren were present for the 6:30 

p.m. STM, and over 180 were 

checked in at the start of the 7 

p.m. Annual Town Meeting. 

The most heated issue of the 

night came in the form of the 

motion to accept Article 6. This 

Article addressed the possibility 

of amending the Warren Zoning 

By-Law by adding a Section 

See ATTEMPTED MURDER I PAGE 12 

13. This proposed section would 

consist of the 65.6 acres that is the 

former Wright’s Mill property, 

privately purchased roughly four 

years. Voters had many concerns 

and questions, and approved two 

motions to allow non-voters to 

address the audience, including 

Town Planner Bill Scanlon, and 

Tony Marcot, project developer 

with MCOD. 

Scanlon outlined the reasons 

for developmental interest in the 

See WARREN TM I PAGE 12 

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located and how it is used. Of course, 

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like an American flag, no additional 

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The name of the person who 

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In order to qualify for the weekly 

“Where Is It?” contest, entries must 

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publication. The winner’s name, along with the correct 

answer, will be published in the next edition. 

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Last week’s 

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The hint 

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Regional talent show planned July 4th weekend 

EAST BROOKFIELD - Can you 

sing? Can you dance? Maybe you can 

do both? Are you a juggler? Do you 

love to entertain audiences with your 

stand-up comedy act? 

If the answer is yes, then we would 

like to invite you to take part in the 

“Brookfi elds’ Got Talent” talent show 

during the Independence Day Celebration, 

which will be held the week-end 

of July 7 & 8, 2012, at Connie Mack 

Field in East Brookfi eld. There is a $5 

entrance fee to participate. Cash priz- 

es will be awarded to the top talent in 

each of three categories: kids, teens and 

adults. 

Though the event is held in East 

Brookfi eld, talent is welcome from any 

of the surrounding towns. 

Anyone interested in performing 

please email your name, phone number, 

age category and your talent, and someone 

will get back in touch with you with 

details. Or if you need further information, 

please email friendsforthecommunity@yahoo.com 

Is happy to announce that as of May 1, 2012 

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Brookfi eld Board of Selectmen Notebook 

-BROOKFIELD- 

By Jennifer Grybowski 

Turley Publications Reporter 

At the May 8 Board of Selectmen 

meeting, the board welcomed 

Nicholas Thomo for his fi rst 

meeting. He won his seat May 7 in the 

Annual Town Election, replacing Peter 

O’Connell who did not run for re-election. 

The board voted Stephen Comtois 

as chair, Thomo as vice-chair and Rudy 

Heller as clerk. 

Common goals 

Banister Common/Mall Committee 

members Kathleen Wilde and Ron Couture 

approached the board to give an 

overview of what their committee had 

done so far, what it hoped to do, and to 

ask for the board’s support in beginning 

discussions with MassDOT initiating a 

traffi c study of the north end of the common/mall. 

Wilde explained that the committee 

was formed in 2009, a comprehensive 

plan was professionally designed in 2011 

and a survey of the area was completed 

in 2012. 

“We’re hoping now it’s time for us to 

begin working on some of the visual improvements, 

but this is going to take time 

- probably years - to be completed,” she 

said. 

Wild presented the results of a survey 

taken at last year’s Apple Country Fair, 

and they showed people would like to see 

additional trees and benches, the removal 

of overhead wires, period style lighting, 

the moving of gazebo, a sidewalk (brick 

or brick-like) around the perimeter and 

for traffi c to be slowed down. 

Another sensitive issue is the area between 

the mall and the triangle on Route 

9 the garden club takes care of. Wild said 

most people see that as an accident waiting 

to happen. 

“We know this is going to be a major 

part of the preservation plan,” she said. 

Couture said that the town’s common 

is the only real historic landscape left in 

town besides the cemetery and that with 

towns losing their commons, Brookfi eld 

should keep theirs intact because it is 

such an agrarian town. 

“It really should be saved as much as 

possible,” he said. “It would be nice to 

keep one piece of land that really says, 

‘New England.’ We need discussions 

about options of what can happen here.” 

The board agreed to draft a letter to 

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CORRECTION 

Warrant worry 

Two errors accidentally appeared in our Brookfi 

eld election profi les last week. Under candidate 

James Cooke’s bio, he actually responded as 

“none” when asked which politicians he admired 

most. Cooke has served on the Tantasqua School 

Committee for nine years. 

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Bylaw Committee members Michael 

Seery, Cindy Mundell and Barbara Wilson 

approached the board to ask that 

proposed bylaws they submitted be put 

on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. 

The warrant had already been closed, 

but committee members were upset that 

the articles weren’t placed for voters to 

decide on. 

“I see this happening all the time,” 

Wilson said. “Why wasn’t this put on and 

brought to the people?” 

Mundell, who is also on the Advisory 

Committee, said she would like to see every 

article submitted for the warrant, not 

just the ones that selectmen decide will 

be placed. 

One of the bylaws in question Tuesday 

night, to print and mail copies of the 

ATM warrant to each town resident at 

least 10 days in advance, garnered some 

contentious discussion. 

“This is all about transparency,” Seery 

said. 

Comtois and Heller said they couldn’t 

support nearly $2,500 being spent on the 

mailings, especially when many of them 

simply ended up in the trash at the post 

offi ce. Currently, the warrant is posted 

on the web page, in three different places 

in town, at town hall and is e-mailed out. 

“It gives people the advantage to be 

able to go over articles before they hit 

town meeting,” she said. 

Thomo said he thought it was good 

idea to mail them out. 

“The more information people have 

the better,” he said. “I think knowledge is 

more important than money.” 

Comtois and Heller were also concerned 

that the warrant would not be 

ready in time if they re-opened it and 

added items, as the warrant had already 

been sent to Town Counsel for review 

and was scheduled to go to the printer 

Wednesday morning. 

Ultimately, the board decided to place 

the items on the warrant if it was determined 

there would be enough time to do 

so. 

In other news 

The board authorized Treasurer Sheila 

Frangiamore to solicit bond request 

proposals from certain banks to consolidate 

the town’s debt service under a 

lower rate. 

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CURRENT EVENTS 

Compiled by Tim Kane 

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THE WEEK AHEAD 

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, May 10 from 2- 

5 p.m. Sponsored by the North Brookfi eld National Honor Society. To 

make an appointment please call (508) 867-7131 or email: fomalley@ 

nbschools.org. Bring ID when you donate. Most medicines are OK. 

DESTINY AFRICA CHILDREN’S CHOIR returns to Sturbridge. Free 

concert as part of the 2012 Rhythms of Life tour, sharing their passion 

for lively singing, creative African dance and drums on Friday, 

May 11 at 7 p.m. at Sturbridge Worship Center, 9 Mashapaug Road. 

Call 508-347-9642. An offering will be taken to support this work. 

FOUR MEN, ONE CALLING: To serve and protect. As law enforcement 

offi cers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and 

Shane Fuller are confi dent and focused. Yet at the end of the day, 

they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: 

fatherhood. Come on out as the First Congregational Church of North 

Brookfi eld enjoys one of the top independent theater releases of 

2011. “Courageous”, on Saturday, May 12. The movie will be preceded 

at 5:30 p.m. by a Pot-Luck Supper in the Church Fellowship 

Hall. All are welcome at the Supper and/or the Movie. Call 867-8428 

for more info. 

ALL REGION CHORAL CONCERT on Saturday, May 12 at 4 p.m. with 

the Elementary All Region Choir featuring elementary students from 

all fi ve Union 61 schools as well as TJH and THS. Held at Tantasqua 

High School Auditorium. “Teach Me the Blues”, “Watu Wote”, “The 

Journey”, “Irish Lullaby” and a choreographed production of “Livin’ 

on a Prayer”. Good will donation at the door. 

BROOKFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH CONCERT SE- 

RIES will present the Worcester State University Chorale under the 

direction of Dr. Christie Nigro, on Saturday, May 12 at 7 p.m The 

Chorale will be performing an eclectic mix of repertoire drawn from 

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and students), children under 12 admitted free. (Proceeds will help 

fi nance the group’s upcoming tour of Italy) For more information call 

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White’s Landing appeals to selectmen for help 

Looking for support for May 15 public hearing 

-BROOKFIELD- 



White’s Landing owners 

James Correia and 

Patti White approached 

the board Tuesday night to again 

to express their unhappiness with 

the looming Quaboag River Bridge 

project. 

They said they felt they needed 

to speak to the board about it before 

the Mass DOT public hearing 

that will be held Tuesday, May 15 

at 7 p.m. at the Brookfi eld Town 

Hall’s Banquet Room. The public 

is encouraged to attend the meeting 

and ask questions. 

According to the offi cial announcement, 

the proposed project 

consists of the complete replacement 

of the existing bridge with a 

single span concrete girder bridge. 

The bridge roadway will be widened 

from 24 to 32 feet and two 5.5 

foot sidewalks will be added. The 

bridge will be constructed using 

one lane of alternating traffi c and 

the construction will take approximately 

two years. The roadway will 

also be raised over the bridge to improve 

hydraulics and to improve site 

distance approaching the bridge. A 

new access to the boat launch near 

the bridge will also be constructed. 

Correia said he wanted to make 

sure the board fully understands 

exactly what the state is proposing 

and the impact it will have on his 

business. 

“This is devastating to us, both 

during the construction and very 

likely what we’re going to end up 

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This is more than 

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Correia said he had a problem 

with some of the eminent domain 

land takings proposed: Three of the 

temporary takings are going to split 

up the land in front of his building, 

and essentially leave the business 

with no parking for the two years 

the project is underway. He said if 

the state decides to rope off the parcels 

during construction, he’ll have 

no access to his property at all. 

“There is a lot at stake here for 

me and I think a lot of stake for the 

town too with what some of the repercussions 

will be,” he said. “They 

are talking about taking all of my 

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us in a proper observance of this 

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parking for two years. This is more 

than likely fatal to us in terms of 

trying to operate a business here.” 

The land taking will come before 

the town at the Annual Town Meeting 

in June. Board of Selectmen 

Chair Stephen Comtois said he is 

against any land takings, but that it 

was really up to the voters at Annual 

Town Meeting to decide. 

Correia also said the original 

plans for the project were simply 

to tear out the deck and re-deck 

the bridge. Now, he said, because 

of CSX’s raising of their bridge, the 

scope of the project has changed 

and MassDOT now have to raise 

the Quaboag River Bridge up higher 

to get rid of the dip caused by the 

CSX construction. 

“It’s incredible overkill for what’s 

needed there,” he said. 

White said she was concerned 

about the tight timeframe and the 

fact that a lot of people don’t even 

know about the project. 

“This is going to change the landscape 

of Brookfi eld and for White’s 

Landing,” she said. 

The 25 percent design plan 

was slated to be presented in the 

fall 2011 with construction beginning 

either in the fall or spring of 

2013 with completion scheduled in 

2014. Now, the 25 percent design 

plan will be presented May 15, just 

weeks before the Annual Town 

Meeting where voters will decide 

about the takings. 

A project handout is available 

at www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway. 

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Darts & Laurels 

DART – To the state DOT and its sad handling 

of the bridge projects in Brookfi eld. When the CSX 

bridge was raised on Route 148 last year, that would 

have been the perfect time to also renovate the 

Quaboag River bridge – a mere 100-feet away. Now, 

a long-time local business and good standing residents 

at White’s Landing, which just fi nished major renovations 

to their building over the past year, are wondering 

if that investment was even worth the expense. 

There’s talk of eminent domain land taking by the state 

in front of their business that would negatively affect 

what little parking is available, not to mention the detours 

potentially driving customers away. Moreover, 

the bridge project set to begin at North Pond in East 

Brookfi eld will also negatively impact the area’s traffi 

c patterns, particularly during the school year. 

It begs the question of why the state - in all its infi - 

nite wisdom - did not group both Route 148 bridge reconstruction 

projects together and do them all in one 

fell swoop last year? Both projects have been on the 

books and in design phase for quite some time. 

The state certainly owes White’s Landing and the 

town a full explanation at the upcoming hearing. And 

the larger question still begs of why a total bridge replacement 

is even needed at this time? If the bridge 

is in that bad of repair, then monetary recompense is 

certainly in order for White’s Landing during the estimated 

two-year construction phase. 

Instead of the DOT pushing its bicycle to work 

week propaganda, perhaps it could help resolve the 

real challenges of a small town and its businesses that 

live by that vital Quaboag River passage. Our state 

legislators need to become involved in this issue. 

LAUREL - To all the area t-ball and little league 

volunteers, coaches, and supporters. You are the ones 

who help make your communities work and serve as 

inspirations for others to join in helping others. 

LAUREL – To the Quaboag Hills Chamber of 

Commerce who hit a homerun at this year’s annual 

business and citizen of the year awards ceremony. 

Honoring all the contributions of local businesses and 

individuals who helped after the June 1 tornado made 

great sense and they were all truly worthy of recognition. 

If you were one of those kindred spirits who 

coordinated volunteers, cleaned up debris, hugged 

victims, delivered meals, or donated money after the 

tornado - and demanded nothing in return - then you 

know exactly what we are talking about. You are all 

winners! 

YOUR TURN 

Desert Storm Parade 

By Bob Potvin 

Guest Columnist 

A 

gorgeous sunny June day was the setting 

for the Victory Parade for the Desert Storm 

Troops help in New York City on June 10. 

1991. 

Not knowing anything about the parade until 48 

hours before the event, I immediately felt the pull 

in my heart to attend. As a Vietnam Veteran I felt it 

would better late than never to take in the full panoply 

of the military in their attire marching on Broadway, 

not as a participant but as an American and as 

an observer. 

The Big Apple is a hair short of being 200 miles 

from our village in central Massachusetts. Interstate 

highways make it one very long driveway – from here 

to there. Knowing any quick change in plans would 

upset the family apple cart, I confi ded in my wife I 

wanted to go. We decided our teenage sons were best 

at their daily chores, school and work. I would go it 

alone. 

Shortly after three in the morning I exited Brookfi 

eld. As I journeyed towards my destination I remembered 

a radio station in NYC I listened to as a kid: 

WNEW. Amazingly enough the station beamed as I 

zeroed in on the dial. The Milkman’s Matinee, believe 

it or not, was still on as it was 30 years ago. The affable 

disc jockey played gentle nostalgic music as I 

traveled the highway in virtual solitude. 

The weather forecast was for a perfect day for the 

parade. My emotions began to churn. 

Not knowing exactly how I would encounter 

the city at rush hour as I passed through Hartford, 

I decided to head west to Danbury, CT. By 5 a.m. I 

YOUR TURN I FROM PAGE 5 

Letter to the Editor 

Lots to consider at Sturbridge Town Meeting 

TO THE EDITOR: 

The Sturbridge Annual Town Meeting will be held 

on Monday, June 4. This year, for the fi rst time in many 

years, voters will have a clear, distinct choice - approve 

a FY13 budget of approximately $26.7 million as recommended 

by the Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, 

and Town Administrator – or vote to reject 

this budget and instead approve a FY13 budget that 

limits FY13 spending to the FY12 approved budget of 

$25.6M, a difference of $1.1M, or 4.2%. 

Article #3 in the Town Meeting Warrant is the Town 

Budget recommended by the Finance Committee and 

Board of Selectmen, a budget of $26.7M, a 4.2% increase 

over FY12. 

Article #4 is the Citizen Petition to limit the FY13 

budget to a sum not to exceed the FY12 budget of 

$25.6M. 

For many voters this will not be an easy decision. 

Limiting the FY13 budget to $25.6M will result in a reduction 

in services. Approving the $26.7M budget will 

result in another increase in property taxes, which have 

increased 

signifi cantly in recent years. 

I expect additional information and arguments will 

be forthcoming from proponents of both sides of this 

issue during the weeks before the Town Meeting. I 

have requested information on property taxes from the 

Sturbridge Assessor and when received I will distribute 

this information for residents to consider. 

I encourage Sturbridge voters to carefully consider 

these distinct choices, attend the June 4 Town Meeting 

Poetry Corner 

........................ 

To a Cedar 

I had nearly forgotten ho I was 

Until I sensed your easy strength 

And heard the timelessness 

Of your years; 

Until I caught the sparkle 

Of your lacy light 

And showered 

In your fragrance 

Until I recognized your verdancy 

Jumping the primal circuit. 

Carol Mays, 

West Brookfi eld 

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reached Danbury and stopped at a convenience store 

for help. I asked “How do workers travel to NYC from 

here?” The friendly cashier said they took the train from 

Brewster, New York, the next stop on I-84. 

Brewster proved to be a fi ne suburb hard on the Connecticut 

line. The local diner was open and I packed away 

a good country breakfast of juice, milk, ham and eggs 

and was ready to greet the 5:50 a.m. train along with a 

surprising myriad of workers heading for Gotham. 

I had often wondered what it would be like to commute 

to New York on a given morning. This day allowed 

me to observe how the Metro-North Commuter 

Railroad worked: with perfection. This limited-stop 

commuter fi lled up as we passed through Croton Falls, 

Purdy’s, Golden’s Bridge, Katonah and others before arriving 

at grand Central Station at 7:15 a.m. As we traveled 

I noticed half of the passengers were reading the 

morning paper or paperbacks while others slept. A few 

gabbed in soft voices about their weekends. An ordinary 

Monday in every sense of the word, so it seemed. 

The vibrancy of Grand Central Station this Monday 

morning was refreshing. People were hustling in just 

about every direction. I looked for evidence of a Parade 

and really didn’t notice any. As I alighted to the sidewalk 

I noticed a group of shoeshine men. Never passing one 

without stopping for a shine, as I once shined shoes for 

a dime, my fi rst encounter with a New Yorker proved to 

be very interesting. 

The man shining my shoes was 39 years old. He had 

been raised not too far from where he was working that 

morning. When I queried about the parade a big smile 

came on his face. “Oh yes, today’s the day for the Desert 

Storm Parade.” 

Knowing I would be directed correctly, I asked the 

best way to Battery Park. My shoeshine friend advised 

taking the subway. Within 20 minutes I was roaming 

Battery Park observing the media setting up for this 

most important day. Network news morning shows 

were already broadcasting live as I moseyed about. The 

proliferation of New York City Policemen told me security 

would be high on this very special day. 

Helicopters and blimps began buzzing the harbor 

skies as in a distance the Statue of Liberty stood sentinel 

on Liberty Island. Everything seemed so beautiful. 

Workers were hustling from Staten Island as the 

ferry dropped people off by the hundreds. Free spirits 

were feeding the pigeons in the park as contingencies 

of troops arrived in their battle fatigues. The Parade 

Headquarters at Battery Park gave information to all 

as they arrived. The plan appeared to be faultless, as I 

continued to mosey around the Lower End of Manhattan 

Island. 

The parade route was one mile: Bowling Green, 

north to Broadway through “The Canyon of Heroes” to 

Worth Street. A record 6,000 tons and a million yellow 

ribbons were to enhance the 500 marching units and 

12,000 Desert Storm veterans in their march headed 

by Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, Chairman of the 

Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powel and General Norman 

Schwarzkopf. And to be the fi rst privately funded ticket 

tape parade in history seemed to give it a different twist 

to me. 

With the number of participants expected to top 

some 24,000, I decided I would fi nd the reviewing stand 

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Write-in candidate edges Holdcraft 

for Brookfi eld planning board seat 

-BROOKFIELD- 



In an upset at the Annual Town Election May 7, 

write-in candidate Kevin Erkkila won the one, 

three-year Planning Board seat over John David 

Holdcraft, 199 to 189 votes. 

“I think this was the fi rst time a write-in candidate 

ever beat anyone on the ballot,” Town Clerk Michael 

Seery said. “It was pretty remarkable.” 

Erkkila had announced his candidacy just days before 

the election, and spent Saturday morning at the 

a civilian. My emotions were truly mixed as spending a 

year in Vietnam 1966-1967 as an x-ray technician draftee 

left me unsure how I would feel about a fi rst class 

homecoming right before my eyes. 

Merrill Lynch’s bronze bull sported American Flags 

attached to horns as I passed by the sculpture. My Patriotism 

began to squirm. The reviewing stand across 

from City Hall was located. The offi cial Welcome Home 

Desert Storm Heroes banner graced the Woolworth 

building on a big yellow ribbon sporting bows at each 

end. Old Glory was as high as on the Fourth of July 

above the ribbon. Patriotic tunes of George M. Cohan 

fi lled the cool June morning and my goose bumps affi 

rmed to me a deep feeling of anticipation, excitement 

and reconciliation of my harbored feelings for more 

than 20 years. 

I found some bleacher seats that were reserved for 

spectators. Asking around I located a generous lady who 

gave me an extra ticket she wasn’t going to use. I stood in 

line for an hour and ended up with a front row seat just 

north of the viewing stand. My perch was fi rst class. 

As the crowd of spectators fi lled the seats a full Colonel 

planked his uniformed body next to mine. I was a 

civilian I thought, no need to be concerned with some 

brass. You see I was a Draftee and attained the rank of 

E-5 Specialist Fifth Class – U.S. Army. Being reasonably 

friendly the Colonel told me he was on assignment 

from Fort Bragg. I enjoyed his company as he made the 

grade the hard way, from E-1 through E-9 then to OCS, 

etc. 

To my left was an alderman of sorts. Friendly and insightful 

to the day’s events. I had advisors on both sides 

of me and wasn’t without any questions unanswered as 

the ticker tape began to fall from the skyscrapers. 

Broadway swelled with all kinds of people. Everyone 

was happy. It truly was a day to celebrate after the chills 

of winter’s Gulf War, and the memories of all past wars. 

At noon the Grand Marshall’s car approached the reviewing 

stand. Security tightened as everyone wanted 

to see our Gulf War heroes. Vintage Cadillac convertibles 

carried Cheney, Schwarzkopf and Powell along 

the parade route. Cheers from everywhere exhilarated 

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about himself, complete with pre-printed stickers 

voters could simply stick on the ballot for the writein. 

Erkkila and his wife also stood outside of town hall 

the entire day Monday handing out the stickers. 

“They put out quite a concerted effort,” Seery 

said. 

Holdcraft had told this paper his reasons for running 

for the Planning Board were to work for the 

people, to try to help the application process go a little 

smoother for them. He said he’d like keep 40B projects 

out of town and wanted to see a resolution to the 

See WRITE-IN I PAGE 6 

tape. The parade was on. 

A Raytheon Patriot Missile followed the leaders in 

the back of a deuce-and-a-half fl anked by fl ags. A “Scud- 

Buster” launcher was directly behind. Evidence of our 

capabilities world-wide were less than 20 feet away 

from where I was standing. CNN television seemed to 

be a blur compared to my standing and cheering from 

the front row of the grandstand on Broadway. Marching 

bands from all four branches of the services in multiples 

of many marched and played as thousands of troops 

marched by. The one revealing observation from my perspective 

was not only were there kids marching, those 

who volunteered to defend America and Free Kuwait 

but a very noticeable and moving group of Americans 

in their forties and fi fties. Clearly this group of people 

wasn’t your average every day GI, or so it seemed. 

And to see women in large numbers in fatigues told 

me these people too had served their country. I no longer 

felt alone. They too had experienced the loneliness the 

desert and the absence of ice cream on a hot summer’s 

day. They knew what mail call was and how important 

a letter from home meant on that day of boredom. They 

knew of apprehension and uncertainty. Now they too 

knew what it felt to be back on terra fi rma, soon to be 

free again. 

For hours the red and white and blue colors passed 

by. For hours everyone who wanted to march did. Representative 

groups from around the Free World participated 

in the Desert Storm Parade. Majorettes held 

their batons high and soldiers marched to the cadence 

of the drum as millions cheered. Smiles on faces turned 

to tears in some cases simply because of the thrill of the 

day. Nobody seemed to be left out. From the small store 

merchant selling rolls of fi lm to workers being given 

the day off to see the parade as it was, June 10, 1991 

marked a day in history when All America cheered. 

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Bussel presents 

research on 

wartime history 

- NORTH BROOKFIELD- 


Reporter 

While not the fi rst time residents of North Brookfi 

eld have had the opportunity to hear Jim and 

Sam Bussel speak on their Civil War research, 

the evening presentation drew quite a crowd. After speaking 

last year to a standing room only crowd, the Bussel’s 

were allowed use of the auditorium at the North Brookfi 

eld Elementary School this past Friday night so that 

townspeople could attend in comfort. 

Bussel and Bussel are Civil War buffs, who have traveled 

to Gettysburg for some research, and amidst period 

photographs and old maps Jim was proud to have recent 

pictures of monuments that he has himself visited. While 

the subject of Civil War history is something that many 

people have a great interest in, this presentation was particularly 

engaging as Bussel shared some of the specifi c 

interest points of the role that North Brookfi eld residents 

played in the War. The town’s 200th committee felt that 

it would be appropriate to have Bussel present his local 

war knowledge as part of the activities in recognition and 

celebration of honoring the 200th birthday of the town of 

North Brookfi eld. 

Some highlight of the night specifi c to local culture 

included stories of The Battle of Roanoke, Feb. 8, 1862, 

involving six men from North Brookfi eld, and among 

them was Nathaniel Foster, who was the fi rst North 

Brookfi eld resident shot in the war. Also during this 

time, John Gilmore perished, being the fi rst soldier 

from town to become a casualty. His body was returned 

home for burial, and over 1,000 people were in attendance 

for his funeral. 

Later on, in August of 1862, Moses Porter Snell was 

sent into war. Dr. Thomas Snell, his grandfather, was a 

long-time congregational church minister in town. Another 

man with deep ties to the community was Henry Bliss, 

who was a 23-year-old young man who had married for a 

year and a half, and deployed four days after the birth of 

his son. Bliss went on to be a casualty of war, and his son 

grew up without ever having known his father. At Antietam 

Battlefi eld, North Brookfi eld, boys were attached to 

the 15th company, and it was here that Bliss, along with 

another local soldier Joseph Fretts, was killed. 

A third North Brookfi eld native, Charles Perry, became 

severely injured and perished 10 days later due to 

complications of those injuries. Despite the casualities, 

men from North Brookfi eld continued to enlist and offer 

their able bodies to the cause. About 31 men from North 

Brookfi eld enlisted for a nine month tour with Company 

F, in the “fi shhook”, as it was called. The Ohian company 

also had the service of one North Brookfi eld man, 

Robert Beecher, who moved to North Brookfi eld when 

he was 17 and therefore not placed in company with his 

fellow townsmen. Beecher was the nephew of Harriet 

Beecher Stower, and his father became a preacher in 

town for many years to come. 

The change in venue from the last presentation 

worked out nicely, as folks were able to enjoy this dynamic 

presentation in comfort. Board of Selectman 

Chair Mary Walter later commented on the presentation, 

saying that it was truly “history come alive, and 

was just really wonderful!” There are hopes that the duo 

will re-present this piece of local history in the fall for 

those who did not have the opportunity to attend. 

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Clear Creek problem. 

The other two contested races were for the Assessor’s 

Offi ce, a one-year seat and a three-year seat. Incumbent 

Philip Peirce won the three-year seat with 

215 votes, a slim victory over political newcomer Angela 

Belanger who got 188 votes. Steven Galkowski 

received 24 votes. Holly Chisholm won the one-year 

seat with 195 votes, also a slight victory over incumbent 

Marlaine Burbank, who received 189 votes. 

Peirce’s win makes him one of the oldest candidates 

ever to win an election in town, at age 76. Barbara 

Wilson, age 79, won her uncontested three-year Elementary 

School Committee seat with 332 votes, also 

making her one of the oldest candidates ever to win an 

election. 

For the uncontested races, Nicholas Thomo won 

the three-year Board of Selectmen seat with 328 votes; 

William Frangiamore won the one-year Moderator seat 

with 310 votes; Barbara Wilson won the three-year Elementary 

School Committee seat with 332 votes; James 

Cooke won the three-year Regional School Committee 

seat with 329 votes; Roger Charpentier Jr. won the 

three-year Water Commissioner seat with 366 votes; 

Daniel Leahy won the three-year Board of Health seat 

with 332 votes; Joseph Gadbois won the fi ve-year Housing 

Authority seat with 312 votes; Arthur Jay won the 

three-year Cemetery Commissioner seat with 357 votes; 

and both Matthew Bansfi eld and Carol Plumb won 

the two, three-year Trustee for Merrick Public Library 

seats, with 306 and 301 votes, respectively. 

Out if 2,025 registered voters, 438 turned out for 

the election. 

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WEST BROOKFIELD - Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Parish hosted its First Communion class on April 29. Students included: Top Row: Dyan Clark, Sophie 

Law, Father David Galonek, Elias Berthel, Christy Toppin (Teacher), Michael Greenwich. 

Front Row: Tina Fitzgerald (Rel. Ed. Director), Luke Pakseresht, Angelina Ovitt, Olivia Toppin, Alyssa Abbe, Adrianna Balducci, Alex Bridges. 

North Brookfi eld Savings Bank partners on blood drives 

NORTH BROOKFIELD – North Brookfi eld 

Savings Bank is partnering with Baystate Medical 

Center to sponsor a series of June blood drives at their 

branches. 

Belchertown 

Friday, June 1, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

4 Daniel Shays Highway, 413-323-8416 


Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

128 West Main Street, 508-867-5821 

Palmer 

Friday, June 15, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

1051 Thorndike Street, 413-283-4008 

North Brookfi eld 

Friday, June 22, 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

9 Gilbert Street, 508-867-0701 

All blood donations will be taken inside the Bay- 

state Bloodmobile located in the parking lot of each 

branch location. Those wishing to donate can make appointments 

by contacting their local North Brookfi eld 

Savings Bank branch or Cheryl McGrath of Baystate 

Health at 413-794-4600. 

Blood is perishable and there is always a need for 

donors of all blood types. To participate, blood donors 

must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental 

consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and in general 

good health. “Every three seconds, someone in the 

United States needs blood,” noted Donna Boulanger, 

president and CEO of North Brookfi eld Savings Bank. 

“We hope that these four blood drives will help save 

lives in our community and beyond.” 

Eligible donors will receive a beach towel and be 

entered in a Baystate Health Blood Donor Program 

drawing to win Six Flags tickets. One winner will be 

chosen every week during the month of June. 

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Mind, mission set on Alzheimer’s 

By Emily Thurlow 

Staff Writer 

BRIMFIELD – Growing up, Catherine Dionne 

spent every day with her grandfather. Because he lived 

next door, the two were always 

together. Whether their time was 

spent indoors or on their long nature 

walks, he was always a part of 

her daily routine, and she of his. 

But that schedule gradually 

shifted out of place when Dionne’s 

grandfather started to experience 

symptoms of Alzheimer’s and eventually 

passed due to complications 

related to the disease. 

Dionne, of Brimfi eld, who has 

been involved with the Alzheimer’s 

Association for 10 years now, has 

taken her fi rst-hand knowledge of 

dealing with the disease and put 

her energy and efforts into fi nding 

a cure. And this coming fall, she 

will participate in her ninth Walk 

to End Alzheimer’s. 

“My grandfather had Alzheimer’s 

and I wanted to learn more 

about the disease. I have also 

worked with residents that have 

Alzheimer’s and dementia in nursing 

homes for years,” she said, noting 

that in addition to honoring her 

late grandfather, she will be walking to support those 

she’s encountered throughout her experience in elder 

care facilities. 

By participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Dionne 

will be helping to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s 

disease and money to support research, programs and 

services for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New 

Hampshire Chapter. 

“There has never been a greater need to join the fi ght 

against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Walk to 

End Alzheimer’s,” said James Wessler, President/CEO 

of the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New 

Hampshire Chapter. “We are truly grateful to Cathy 

and all of those participating for their commitment.” 

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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s 

is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As 

baby boomers age, the number of people affected by the 

disease will rapidly increase, surpassing the estimated 

5.4 million Americans that are living with the affl iction 

presently. The disease also has a signifi 

cant impact on family members, 

with nearly 15 million providing care 

to a loved one. 

“Dealing with Alzheimer’s is having 

to go through the grieving process 

twice, watching someone slip away 

a little each day mentally and physically,” 

Dionne said. “Knowing that I 

can somehow help better the quality 

of life of someone else or even better 

my future is what motivates me.” 

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia 

that causes problems with memory, 

thinking and behavior. Over time, 

symptoms will develop and worsen 

becoming severe enough to interfere 

with daily tasks. Currently the disease 

has no cure. 

“22 years ago there weren’t a lot of 

resources about Alzheimer’s when my 

grandfather was struggling with it. 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS SUBMITTED PHOTO And a lot of people didn’t want to talk 

Cathy Dionne of Brimfi eld will be taking about it,” she said. “But now we’ve 

part in her ninth Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 

gotten a lot closer to a cure and many 

forms of treatment.” 

In the past, she has participated in 

the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Worcester County, but 

this year will be walking and participating as a regional 

leader in the Pioneer Valley. The walk will take place on 

Saturday, Sept. 22 at Holyoke Community College on 

303 Homestead Ave. in Holyoke. Registration starts at 

9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

“Like I always say, I would be more than happy to 

be out of a job if it meant that we were able to overcome 

this devastating disease,” she said. “This walk will help 

me to help others.” 

For those who are interested in contributing to Dionne’s 

efforts with the Pioneer Valley Walk or are interested 

in learning more about participating in the Walk 

to End Alzheimer’s at www.alzwalkMANH.org. 

Babysitters Academy planned at Baystate Mary Lane 

WARE - Due to popular demand, 

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in conjunction 

with Baystate Medical Center’s 

Parent Education Department 

in Springfi eld, will hold two Babysitters 

Academies during the month of 

June, to prepare young adults this 

summer for the many responsibilities 

associated with caring for a baby or 

young child. 

The fi rst will be held Saturday, 

June 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 pm and Sun- 

day, June 3, from 1-5 p.m. The second 

class will be held on Thursday, 

June 21 and Friday June 22, from 

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Both classes 

will be held in the Main Conference 

Room, located on the second fl oor of 

the hospital. 

The Babysitters Academy is a certifi 

ed babysitter program for young 

adults ages 12-15. The two, fourhour 

sessions offer potential babysitters 

instruction in baby care, fi rst aid, 

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SATURDAY, MAY 26 • Noon - 5pm 

1st Annual “Summer Kick Off” 

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CPR, fi re safety, home security, child 

behavior and accident prevention. 

Participants are given a course 

booklet containing helpful tips and 

other information, and will receive a 

graduation certifi cate upon completion 

of the course. There is a $30 fee 

to take part in the two-day program. 

Space is limited. Pre-registration is 

required, by calling Baystate Health 

Link at (413) 967-2488 or outside the 

Ware calling area at 1-800-377-4325. 

Chicken BBQ 

“PURE COUNTRY” 

1-5 pm • $15 Adult/$7.50 12 & Under 

Council On Aging Notes 

Warren Calendar 

Mondays 

5:45 p.m. Pitch 

Tuesdays 

1 p.m. Cribbage 

Thursdays 

10:30 -11:30 a.m. 

Tai Chi 

Fridays 

1 p.m. Bingo 

Thursday, May 17 

12:30 p.m. Mass. Bar 

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4:00-8:00 pm for Live Blues 

Friday, May 11 8:30 pm 

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Sunday, May 20 

8 a.m. to noon Warren 

Cultural Council 

Breakfast at the 

Senior Center. $6 

ticket, available from 

any Council Member 

or at Senior Center 


6 p.m. Meal (included) 

7 p.m. Tournament 

begins Tickets $7.50 

per person, sign-up 

required in teams of 

2. Call Herb 413- 

436-8212 or Ted 

413-436-5641 

Warren COA menu 

Monday, May 14 Garden Salad, Meatball 

Grinder, Macaroni Salad, Chips, Dessert, Milk, 

Coffee 

Tuesday, May 15 Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, 

Peas & Carrots, Rolls, Dessert, Milk, Coffee 

Wednesday, May 16 Chef Salad w/ BBQ 

Chicken Breast, Eggs Rolls, Dessert, Milk, Coffee 

Thursday, May 17 Bratwurst & Sauerkraut, 

Roasted Potato, Beets, Roll, Dessert, Milk, Coffee 

Friday, May 18 Garden Salad, Baked Cheese 

Lasagna, Rolls, Dessert, Milk, Coffee 

West Brookfi eld Calendar 

Monday, May 14 

9 a.m. SHINE w/ Jerry 

9 a.m. Wii 

9:15 a.m. Cribbage 

11 a.m. Chair Exercise 

11:30 Mother’s Day 

Lunch 

Tuesday, May 15 

9:15 a.m. Cribbage 

9:30 a.m. COA Meeting 

10 a.m. Fallon Insurance 

Information 

11 a.m. Podiatrist 

11:30 Lunch 

1 p.m. Busy Bees 

West Brookfi eld COA Menu 

Wednesday, May 16 

9 a.m. Wii 


11:30 Lunch 

1 p.m. Silvertones 


8:30 Tai Chi 

10 a.m. Be Prepared 

10 a.m. DAV Agent 

11:30 Lunch 

Friday, May 18 


11:30 Lunch 

12:30 p.m. Bridge 

Monday, May 14 Mother’s Day Meal: Pork 

& Plum Sauce, Herbed Potatoes, Summer Blend 

Veggies, Éclairs (Sugar Free Pudding) 

Tuesday, May 15 Macaroni & Cheese, Stewed 

Tomatoes, Green Beans, Peaches 

Wednesday, May 16 Chicken Chow Mein, 

Brown Rice, Broccoli, Tapioca Pudding, (Sugar 

Free pudding) 

Thursday, May 17 Fish w/ Crumb Topping, 

Tartar Sauce, Veg. Couscous, Calif. Blend Veggies, 

Fresh Orange 

Friday, May 18 Beef Stew, Egg Noodles, Corn 

Nibblets, Pineapple 

Saturday, May 12 

GOOD-N-DRUNK 

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Dining Room Serving Tues.-Sat. 4:00-9:00pm


Rep. Gobi praises House Budget for commitment to local aid 

BOSTON – State Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) 

and her colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives 

passed a balanced FY ’13 budget aimed 

at increasing government effi ciency, cutting costs and 

preserving essential services across the Commonwealth. 

The budget, which passed with bipartisan support, closes 

a projected $790 million budget gap through cuts and 

adjustments to state spending, one-time revenues, and a 

$400 million withdrawal from the Rainy Day fund. 

The budget for fi scal year ’13 once again shows the 

House’s commitment to the citizens of Massachusetts by 

including no new taxes or fees. Conversely, the House 

budget makes a signifi cant investment in Local Aid to 

help lessen the burden of the recession on municipalities. 

Thanks to such sound fi scal management, Standard 

and Poor’s increased Massachusetts’ bond rating from 

AA to AA+. 

“As the Chair of the Committee on Environment, 

Natural Resources and Agriculture, I was pleased to see 

a number of my sponsored and co-sponsored amendments 

adopted in the budget, including additional resources 

for land protection, funding for bee inspectors, 

support of local farms in promotion of Buy Local, an 

increase in the retained revenue account for our parks 

and the establishment of a trust fund for the Department 

of Agriculture Resources,” said. Gobi 

“The House budget for fi scal year ’13 maximizes the 

value of every last state dollar and strives to implement 

sensible reforms to position Massachusetts for a bright 

economic future,” said House Speaker Robert A. De- 

Leo. “Although we are still challenged by this downturn, 

we’ve produced a budget that preserves essential 

services, aids municipalities, strengthens our community 

colleges and reforms the use of our EBT system so 

that it serves the most in need.” 

The budget contains $899M in unrestricted local aid 

for cities and towns, $168M in new support for every 

school district in the State, and a new $11.3M source 

of support for municipalities transporting homeless students. 

This budget fully funds the Unrestricted General 

Government Aid that municipalities rely on to balance 

their budgets each fi scal year. It includes an additional 

$65M that was sent out last year in the form of a supplemental 

budget, essentially guaranteeing that money for 

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Summer’s Coming, it’s Party Time: 5/7 

Whole Foods Market: Simple Changes for Lifelong Health: 5/7 

One to One Therapeutic Yoga (by appointment only) Mondays 

Internet Basics: 5/8 or 5/9 

Massage for Caregivers: 5/8 

Cake Decorating (begins 5/8) 

Book in a Box: 5/9 

Internet Defense: 5/10 

Diabetes and Heart Disease: 5/10 

Speaker Series: From Slavery to the White House: 5/10 

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municipalities up front. 

The House budget also places a high priority on education 

funding by increasing Chapter 70, special education 

circuit breaker, McKinney-Vento, and regional 

transportation funding. 

This budget guarantees all municipal, vocational and 

regional school districts an increase over Fiscal Year 

2012 Chapter 70 funding for a total increase of $164M. 

It will assist districts in meeting their special education 

obligations by funding circuit breaker at $221.5M and 

for the fi rst time, the House has appropriated funds 

to offset the expense of the federal mandate (McKinney-Vento) 

requiring communities to incur the costs of 

transporting their homeless student population. Furthermore, 

the House was able to prioritize regional 

school transportation, funding it at $45.4M. 

In an effort to create jobs and help cities and towns, 

the House budget strengthens the Community Preservation 

Act, a law passed in 2000 that allows Massachusetts 

cities and towns to establish a fund to support local 

needs. Over the past decade, the CPA has promoted 

cost savings and job creation. By increasing the funding 

available for the statewide CPA Trust Fund in this 

year’s budget, the House will provide more local aid and 

support for local jobs. This legislation diversifi es the allowable 

funding sources that cities and towns can use 

to fund their local CPA fund. And it will support the 

small businesses in our state by allowing municipalities 

to exempt commercial and industrial properties from a 

portion of the CPA local surcharge. 

This budget also places the Commonwealth’s community 

colleges in the best position possible to respond 

to the changing needs of Massachusetts and its residents, 

particularly in workforce development and continued 

higher education. The House budget includes increased 

coordination among the 15 separate community 

colleges and the Board of Higher Education in order to 

provide fl exibility to adapt to new opportunities for the 

Commonwealth. This is accomplished while still retaining 

the local involvement in the administration of the 

schools that has been a critical part of the success of the 

community colleges. 

In a demonstration of the House’s commitment to 

serving elders and the disabled, this budget preserves 

CLUES ACROSS 

1. Irish mother of gods 

5. Provides weapons 

10. Hyperbolic 

cosecant 

14. Kilt nationality 

15. Mexican artist 

Rivera 

16. Circle of light 

around the sun 

17. What a clock tells 

18. To condescend 

to give 

19. Chocolate cookie 

with white 

cream fi lling 

20. Harry Potter star 

23. Without (French) 

24. A dissolute man 

25. Resecure a book 

28. Blanketlike 

shawl 

32. Opaque gem 

33. Biblical name for 

Syria 

34. Mail call box 

abbreviation 

35. Mined 

metal-bearing mineral 

programs such as elder nutrition enhanced home care 

services and elder protective services. Recognizing the 

high cost of our home services, this budget increases 

in-home supports for families of the developmentally 

disabled and makes investments in the areas of transportation 

and Turning 22. These signifi cant investments 

ensure there will be a continuum of services to these 

populations. 

Finally, the House seeks effi ciencies and re-procurements 

in many areas of state government, such as Mass 

Health and the Department of Corrections, in order to 

achieve savings and maximize our investments. In addition, 

the budget provides the tools needed to seek 

out fraud, waste and abuse in state funded programs. 

The budget includes a provision banning any individual 

from knowingly using, transferring, acquiring, altering 

or possessing an electronic benefi t transfer card or access 

device in any manner not authorized by federal or 

state law. 

36. Mild yellow 

Dutch cheese 

38. After a prayer 

39. Baseball’s world 

championship 

42. Knights’ tunic 

44. Small pigeon 

shelter 

46. Meredith, Johnson 

& Shula 

47. 20th U.S. President 

53. Pitcher Hershiser 

54. Sans _____: 

typeface 

55. High water tide 

57. Sew up a falcon’s 

eyelids 

58. Mexican plant fi ber 

59. Taxis 

60. Fermented rice 

beverage 

61. A mode of living 

62. Formerly (archaic) 

CLUES DOWN 

1. Fall back time 

2. Has a sour taste 

3. Gangrenous 

infl ammation 

WALKING FOR A CAUSE 

4. Spoon or fork 

5. What is added to the 

augend 

6. Cambodian 

monetary units 

7. Golda __, 

Israeli P. M. 

8. “Walk Don’t Run” 

actress Samantha 

9. Often the last 

movements of a sonata 

10. Contaminated 

water disease 

11. Indian dress 

12. Musical pitch 

symbol 

13. Horse foot sheath 

21. 007’s Flemming 

22. A billiards stick 

25. Catches with a 

lasso 

26. 3rd part of a 

Greek ode 

27. Elephant’s 

name 

29. Distinctive odor 

that is pleasant 

30. A small sharp 

fruit knife 

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BELCHERTOWN - Several Quaboag Regional Field Hockey players 

participated in the Walk of Champions on Sunday at the Quabbin 

Resevoir. “Cougars Crush Cancer”. Left to Right, Sarah Duff, Madison 

Messier, Dani Sweet, Paige Guzik, and Meaghan Cassavant. 

SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 19 

31. Improve by 

critical ediiting 

37. Droplet in a 

colloidal system 

38. Failure to be 

present 

40. Winged goddess 

of the dawn 

41. Static balance 

between opposing 

forces 

42. Treacle candy 

43. Black tropical 

American cuckoo 

45. Discharge from 

the body 

46. Training by 

multiple repetitions 

47. A Chinese image 

in a shrine 

48. Length X width 

49. Mild and 

submissive 

50. Affectedly artistic 

51. Tragic Shakespeare 

king 

52. Taps gently 

56. Time in far 

western states

PUBLIC MEETINGS 

BROOKFIELD 


• Board of Selectmen public hearing on 

Quaboag River Bridge, 7 p.m. 

• Conservation Commission, 7 p.m. 


• Recreation Committee, 7:30 p.m. 

EAST BROOKFIELD 


• Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. 


• Conservation Commission, 7:30 p.m. 

• Parks and Recreation Committee, 7:30 p.m. 


• Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. 

HARDWICK 


• Capital Planning Committee, 4 p.m. 

• Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m. 

• Wheelwright Water District, 7 p.m. 


• Gilbertville Water District, 5:30 p.m. 


• Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m. 

NEW BRAINTREE 



• Finance Committee, 7 p.m. 


• Board of Assessors, 7 p.m. 





• Board of Health, 6 p.m. 

• Planning Board, 7 p.m. 

STURBRIDGE 


• Burgess Elementary School Council, 3:15 

p.m. 


• TRSD/Union 61 Superintendent 

Negotiation Subcommittee, 6:30 p.m. 


• TRSD School Committee, 6:30 p.m. 

• Design Review Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. 


• Municipal Flagger Recertifi cation, 8 a.m. 

• Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m. 


• Elderly and Disabled Tax Assistance 

Committee, 8:30 a.m. 

• TRSD Negotiations Subcommittee, 6:30 p.m. 

• Conservation Commission, 7 p.m. 

• Sturbridge Lakes Advisory Committee, 7 p.m. 

WARE 


• Special Town Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 

• Annual Town Meeting, 7 p.m. 

WARREN 


• Mobile Rent Control Board, 9 a.m. 


• Pathfi nder Regional Vocational Technical 

High School 

• District Committee, 7 p.m. 

WEST BROOKFIELD 


• Planning Board, 7 p.m. 




• Regional Selectmen’s Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 

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- business - 

Standing up at the right time 

– REGION – 

By Emily Thurlow 

Staff Writer 

Looking back on the unexpected 

devastation that descended upon 

towns throughout Western and 

Central Massachusetts almost a year ago 

to date, if it weren’t for the selfl essness 

and determination of volunteers offering 

up themselves in an effort to help those 

that were affected to recover, the wounds 

suffered would continue to be felt physically 

and emotionally. And to make sure 

that these altruistic actions were recognized, 

the Quaboag Hills Chamber of 

Commerce (QHCC) recently paid homage 

to two women whose deeds fi t the 

defi nition of what they felt a true volunteer 

is with their annual “Citizen of the 

Year” award. 

Traditionally, QHCC President Lenny 

Weake said that one nominated individual 

stands out amongst the rest, but 

this year, Gina Lynch, director of the 

Brimfi eld Senior Center and coordinator 

of tornado relief effort in that town, and 

Monson realtor Karen King who founded 

the “Street Angels,” were equally deserving. 

“The hours, upon hours, upon hours 

that these women put in, in their communities 

to help their fellow townspeople 

was remarkable,” he said. “The 

anonymous committee that selected the 

two women felt that it was important to 

commend both of them.” 

In Monson, King’s efforts going doorto-door 

with the group she formed, 

“Street Angels” informed residents of 

the help that was available said Carol 

Szarlan, the chairwoman of the QHCC 

Board of Directors and vice president of 

information technology at Monson Savings 

Bank. 

“On June 1, the tornado ripped 

through my town with tremendous 

force,” she said. “It tore down houses and 

trees, but never King’s spirit. She never 

hesitated, she just got to work.” 

She further described the help that 

King provided as ranging from an ear 

to listen and arms to hold all the way to 

fi nding housing and bringing some residents 

into her own home. 

“With a grant from the Community 

Foundation of Western Massachusetts, 

the Angels in collaboration with the 

First Church have been able to pay for 

rental equipment and machinery for the 

fi rst clean-up effort. The angels also sold 

t-shirts and bracelets to raise money toward 

the relief effort,” she said. “All of 

this was done by the group – but every 

group needs a leader. She has touched 

the hearts of all who come in contact with 

her and she inspires all of us to be more 

like her. I’m glad she is our ‘neighbor.’” 

In response to even being nominated, 

King have more credit to those who had 

worked around her, saying the she was 

merely a “conduit” for many different 

Chamber honors tornado response facilitators 

needs. 

“I’m humbled by this award,” she 

said. “I honestly wish it could be a group 

award for everyone who has helped.” 

Moments after the storm swept 

through Brimfi eld, “Lynch stepped into 

action immediately,” recalls Executive 

Director of Hitchcock Free Academy 

Sue Gregory. 

“Gina lives her compassion through 

her daily choices and action,” she said. 

“Gina knew what people needed right 

away. She knew the volunteers and rescue 

workers would be coming to town, 

and would need to be fed. She knew people 

needed places to stay, needed toothbrushes, 

food and bins to collect their remaining 

belongings before the rain ruin 

them…she knew how to organize relief 

efforts.” 

Gregory said that Lynch – whom she 

describes as a “treasure to the townspeople 

of Brimfi eld” – became the go-to 

person, who ensured that every question 

had an appropriate answer. 

“Gina, an unbidden good Samaritan, 

has touched more hearts and mended 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY EMILY THURLOW 

This year the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce decided to award Gina Lynch of Brimfi eld and Karen King of Monson 

with the prestigious “Citizen of the Year” award. 

more spirits since June 1, than most people 

do in a lifetime,” said Gregory. 

Tears of gratitude streamed down 

Lynch’s face after hearing Gregory’s 

kind words. And even as she was being 

recognized, she seemed reluctant to take 

the credit for herself, instead praising 

the team of volunteers, members of the 

town and other surrounding communities. 

Amidst her praise for the continued 

help, she reminded everyone that help is 

still needed. 

“We’re not done yet,” she said. “We 

still need volunteers. Come see me at the 

church and I’ll put you to work any day 

of the week.” 

QHCC is an organization completely 

supported by business membership and 

is an advocate for economic growth in 

the Quaboag Hills region through development, 

promotion and advancement of 

business as well as being the leader for 

business and community development 

by providing members with a voice in 

political, social and economical issues. 

For more information about QHCC 

visit www.quaboag.com.


- business - - education - 

Bank donates $1,000 

to Heart to Heart 

NORTH BROOKFIELD - Eastern Bank’s 

Charitable Foundation donated $1,000 to the Heart 

to Heart Foundation. Susan Haslam of Sturbridge 

who works for Eastern Bank’s insurance agency - 

Eastern Insurance Group - presented the check to 

Richard Fiske, founder of the Foundation and resident 

of North Brookfi eld on Saturday, March 10. 

Haslam also donated a new television to be used 

as a raffl e prize at their upcoming fundraiser, which 

is to be held Saturday, June 24 from noon to 9 p.m. 

in North Brookfi eld on the ball fi eld. Donations can 

be made to Heart to Heart Foundation, PO BOX 

154, North Brookfi eld, MA 01535. Fiske says that 

the foundation supports area families, especially 

helping children with chronic diseases. 

“The greatest part is just being able to help. I’m 

just grateful to be able to do this work,” said Haslam. 

“It’s because of the generosity of people that allow 

me to do this.” 

Fiske keeps up with the families and children that 

the foundation has helped. He goes of his own accord 

and drops off bunnies for Easter, gifts at Christmas 

See HEART I PAGE 18 

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS 

Brookfi eld 

$200,000 – 4 Mel Lane – Dianne Lynn and Robert 

T. Jefferson Jr., Trustees of the Jefferson Living 

Trust to Robert T. Jefferson, Jr. 

East Brookfi eld 

$312,000 – 271 Howe St. – Heather L. Gianfriddo 

and Jason Gianfriddo to Zhu Yan 

Hardwick 

$65,000 – 1776 Barre Road – Scott F. Campbell 

and Ruth M. Campbell to Wheelwright, LLC. 

New Braintree 

$170,000 – 940 Barre Road – Federal Home 

Loan Mortgage Corp. to Richard H. Forshay and 

Karin Cooke 

North Brookfi eld 

$328,000 – 63 Brookfi eld Road – Amy J. Moulton 

and Larry P. Moulton, Jr. to David R. Proulx 

and Heidi L. Proulx 

$172,000 – 23 Evergreen St. – Richard L. Powers 

and Barbara R. Powers to Scott Allen Nishan and 

See REAL ESTATE I PAGE 18 

It’s easy being green in bloom 

Plant sales to be held 

May 10 and May 19 

By Cristy Bertini 

Reporter 

WARREN – The greenhouse at 

Quaboag Regional Middle-High 

School is overfl owing with organic 

plants – including cucumber, tomato, 

basil, squash, zinnia, snapdragon, 

zucchini, broccoli, and petunias, just 

to name a few - thanks to the green 

thumbs of the Green and Renewable 

Energy Club. 

The club – consisting of about 15 

– 20 middle school students – met 

on Thursday after school to go over 

some last minute details for their 

upcoming “Seeds to Market” plant 

sales with advisor and math teacher 

Christine Kiraly-Thomas, or as her 

students affectionately call her, “Ms. 

KT”. 

Some of the students then headed 

out to work in the greenhouse with 

the group’s assistant advisor, Barb 

Fellmeth. 

Kiraly-Thomas, now retired from 

the U.S. Air Force, tells the students 

that their group is a “you” club. She 

will walk down the hallways of the 

school and pick out a club member 

and ask them a question about the 

club’s budget or inventory, and she 

By Melissa Fales 

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than most do, going back to school for 

her degree in Education after leading a 

successful career in the business world. 

“I waited until I was ready to be a teacher,” 

Welsh explained. 

Welsh grew up in Ware. As a child, she always wanted 

to be a teacher. “When I was a little girl, I played 

school all the time,” she said. “I always thought I would 

be teaching as an adult.” 

As her high school graduation approached, however, 

Welsh decided that she wanted to take a different career 

track. “I decided that what I really wanted was to make 

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“It’s all about them. They each 

have their own jobs in the group, 

and it’s their responsibility to make 

sure things are done,” she explained. 

“I want them to own their group and 

be proud of their accomplishments.” 

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The Quaboag greenhouse is fi lled with plants, which will be sold at the Art Show and Asparagus Festival. 

Harris Seed Company donated all the fl ower seeds, and the vegetable seeds were purchased at 

a discount 

meth, along with a group of students 

will head to the Boston Museum of 

Science to attend a Youth Summit. 

“We are going to be presenting to 

students that are coming from all 

over Massachusetts,” Kiraly-Thomas 

said. “We’ve been collecting photos 

of our projects along the way, 

and we will put them together and 

Change of heart led Welsh into teaching 

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See GREEN I PAGE 18 

reer that you went into for the money.” 

Instead, Welsh got a business degree 

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She worked there for 12 years 

until the company relocated. Welsh 

then took a job as the executive 

assistant for the CFO of a large 

grocery chain. “That’s when I 

started to rethink things,” she said. 

“I decided I didn’t really want to 

do that kind of work anymore. I 

didn’t need to.” 

By then, Welsh was married and 

living in Hardwick with her husband 

and three children. “My husband had 

a good job,” she said. “Making money 

wasn’t my focus anymore. I just wanted to 

do something that I enjoyed. I was ready to follow 

my heart.” 

Welsh enrolled at the University of Massachusetts in 

Amherst where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early 

Childhood Education. “I’m three classes away from my 

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a 

concentration in English Language Arts from Anna Maria 

College,” she said. 

When she came to WBES last year, Welsh taught 

sixth grade. “I was a little apprehensive about the grade 

level,” she admits. “I always saw myself teaching the 

younger grades.” However, Welsh said she enjoyed the 

way she was able to interact with the older students. “It 

was great being able to have a conversation with them,” 

See TEACHER I PAGE 18 

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old building complex, citing the potential 

for “balance between housing and commercial 

activity.” He stated to voters, “In 

the village of West Warren, there is water 

and sewer access, good highway access 

and the buildings are already there. 

It is ideal.” With a cap of 50 percent of 

development being for housing purposes, 

the remaining 50 percent would be for 

business activity, which Scanlon supports 

as being a benefi t to the town’s tax 

situation. 

A concern raised by many - what the 

impact of a potential 190 housing units 

would be on schools - was brushed aside 

by the assurance that only 20 percent of 

such units would be able to be three-bedroom 

units under the proposed Article. 

Scanlon reminded voters that when they 

were all building, they brought children 

in to town with them as well. 

Rich Saporowski of Bragg Road was 

one resident who expressed very serious 

concern about the number of children 

that such housing could bring in, and his 

concern was answered with the belief 

that this type of housing would be attractive 

to seniors, childless couples and single 

folks, most likely. Scanlon stated that 

he felt that the town has been thinking of 

possible housing development there as a 

situation of low-income housing, and that 

is not the intent of the developers. Marcot 

spoke up and said that the long-term 

intent would be to sell off the units individually 

as condominiums, but for the 

present they would be looking at apartments 

with the ability to be revamped 

“when the time was right. Marcot cited 

that it is too diffi cult a fi nancial time for 

folks to obtain mortgages for condominiums, 

and it would not be in the best interest 

of anyone to develop those buildings 

as such. 

While many folks uttered agreements 

with Saporowski, and other residents 

who spoke against such a zoning change, 

Sue Libby of Warren suggested that an 

overlay would give more control to the 

people of the town. “Right now, “ she 

said, “he can do whatever he wants over 

there, he can put in 290 units, he could 

tear down the mill buildings, we have no 

control. This zoning change would limit 

housing to 190 units, it would let some 

control remain with us. He can still develop 

right now, without any limits.” Ultimately, 

the debate was tabled by a vote 

to do such initiated by the moderator, 

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and the fi nal vote for the Article passed 

93-yes to 29-no. A motion to reconsider 

was defeated. 

OTHER TOWN MEETING NEWS 

During the Special, 11 warrants were 

brought forth for public acting. All 11 

received favorable votes by the people 

of the town, most of them unanimously. 

During the short meeting, there was very 

little discussion on the Articles presented. 

Clarifi cation was requested on Article 9, 

which appropriated a transfer of $1,500 

from free cash to the Billing Clerk Account, 

and Chief Dolan explained that 

the additional funds, over the $4,100 

budget request approval in 2011, were 

to fi ll the gap between the now-resigned 

billing clerk who had previously handled 

the billing for ambulance service bills 

and the current system of billing which is 

outsourced to a company billing service. 

The old billing clerk was paid a fl at rate 

of $80/week, where as the company currently 

being used receives 5 percent of all 

billing receipts collected per week, thus 

making budgeting for this department 

expense a bit less exact. 

Some folks also asked for clarifi cation 

on what exactly the Leachate Account 

cited in Article 11 was for, and clarifi cation 

was given that this was part of the 

landfi ll budget, covering the expenses of 

pumping and treatment of the leachate. 

The Finance Committee was on hand to 

lend their recommendation to all articles 

brought forth during the meeting. 

After a short recess, the Annual Town 

Meeting was offi cially opened a few minutes 

past 7 p.m. The majority of the 26 

Articles were simple, self-explanatory 

and quickly accepted by the town voters 

present. A few, however, brought forth 

questions and concerns from the audience. 

Article 3 concerned appropriation 

and transfer of funds for various general 

government expenses for FY2012, and 

the moderator opened the room for a lineby-line 

inquiry after each general section 

was approved. Of particular note, the 

appropriation of the $156,000 allocated 

to the libraries in the budget fell under 

scrutiny as the distribution of that money 

was set for vote with a $88K/$68K split, 

in favor of the Warren library over the 

West Warren library. 

Elizabeth Kelly, a member of the West 

Warren Library Committee and the Library 

Needs Committee, made a motion 

to amend appropriation 

to the same budgeting as 

FY2011, with Warren receiving 

$78,371 in funding 

and West Warren receiving 

$78,371. While the 

ATTEMPTED MURDER I FROM PAGE 1 

general vote seemed audibly close, the 

moderator called for a count and the motion 

was approved 130-for over 9-against. 

Another Article that brought forth a bit 

of question was Article 10, requesting an 

additional funding in the sum of $4,300 

from free cash to the Assessor’s offi ce for 

the purpose of placing the maps and data 

information of said offi ce on the town’s 

website. 

Seth Blackwell, Board of Assessor’s 

member, responded to a resident’s concern 

over this being a wise expense. 

Blackwell explained that the project of 

putting the information on the server 

would cost $2,500, and that there would 

be a yearly software support cost of 

$1,800. Given the ease of access and the 

Spiewakowski said that Ostiguy arrived at Bennett’s 

residence with his girlfriend, telling her to wait in the 

car. “According to the report, Ostiguy came outside 

with three individuals when they began attacking him 

with baseball bats,” he said. “He was screaming for help 

and told his girlfriend to call 911. The three men chased 

him onto the street and continued attacking him. His 

girlfriend drove towards the individuals, two of which 

FESTIVAL I FROM PAGE 1 

admits that, in fact, his is the only authentic Leertouwer 

strain, but “We don’t like to boast”. 

The festival began as a friendly, small-town happening, 

sponsored by the Quaboag Historical Society and 

the West Brookfi eld Historical Commission, 10 years 

ago. A local woman volunteered to cook the asparagus 

chowder for which she is now justly famous. Pies were 

baked, other savories served. Growers brought plants, 

fl owers, honeys and so on. Artists, artisans, and crafts 

people brought unique and lovely items to purchase or 

admire; animals, raised for fun, food, or yarn, abounded. 

Kids brought frogs to jump; a Maypole dance charmed 

and enhanced. Music, of course, accompanied the myriad 

activities, the bustling, busy, happy day of celebrating 

the earth’s goodness and its promise. And when that 

day ended, everyone knew the event was a keeper. 

In the ensuing decade, the festival’s activities, offerings 

and participants have multiplied. Asparagus 

cookbooks, featuring offerings from local cooks, were 

printed and eagerly snapped up. Thousands of appreciative 

visitors now attend each year, enjoying the festive 

day as they peruse the oft-times unique offerings of 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTOS BY JENNIFER ROBERT 

On hand to help check in residents attending the night’s meetings were students of Quaboag Regional High School, 

past and present. Seniors Megan Williams, Taylor Wilk and Karyn Waldron, along with 2009 alumni Olivia Beadry 

manned the check-in table at the doors to the auditorium. 

A generous act on behalf of the WCES PTO, “family fun night” was offered in the gym, allowing children to play while 

their parents attended the meeting. Teachers and parents volunteered their time for this event, and many children 

attended. The bouncy house brought into the gym for this occasion was a huge success. 

fact that the data would be streamlined 

from this point on, the additional funding 

would actually be a cost-effective move, 

saving the town, and thus the taxpayer’s, 

money in the long run. The Article was 

approved. Articles 19 and 20 were heard 

out of order, by request, and both were 

voted yes to a good deal of applause and 

cheers from the auditorium. Andrew 

Schwenker presented a motion to reconsider, 

as “lots of parents are here, and the 

Superintendent and School Committee 

need to go to West Brookfi eld to present 

there, so now would be an appropriate 

time to reconsider, while they are all still 

here.” That motion to reconsider was defeated 

by voters. 

had black masks on, and helped Ostiguy into the car 

and took him to the hospital.” 

Spiewakowski said Ostiguy had severe lacerations 

on his arms, knees and the back of his head. 

He said that it appears the altercation began over a 

gold coin that Ostiguy had in his possession and the men 

believed it to be worth a signifi cant amount of money. 

The three men were ordered to be held without bail 

in Worcester District Court. 

everything earthy, artisanal, and excellent. The festival 

is still free to the public. Live music is provided by local 

musician Dick Chase and friends. The Maypole dance 

will be performed at 1 p.m; the frog jumping contest follows 

at 1:30 p.m. Free activities and games for children 

take place all day. Strolling magician Ed the Wizard will 

perform throughout the day. Asparagus Alley offers the 

now-famous asparagus chowder and numerous other 

lunchtime selections; you won’t want to miss the pies. 

There are tables and benches, or just grab a hay bale and 

sit awhile, enjoying the music, the splendid common, the 

commotion, the crafts, and the photo ops. Bring the kids 

and grandchildren, the more the merrier. 

Although it has been stated that, on the third Saturday 

in May, all roads lead to the West Brookfi eld Flower 

and Heritage Festival, West Brookfi eld’s beautiful 

common is, in fact, located at the junction of Routes 9 

and 67. Look for the bandstand just off the head of the 

green, and the fountain near the center. Plan to spend 

the day. There is much to see and do in the area. There 

is no rain date. 

For further information, go to the Asparagus Festival 

Blog http://asparagusfestival.blogspot.com/


Reporter 


- While the proprietors may be 

smaller than you would expect 

to fi nd behind the scenes of a 

well-run business, local students 

showed that you don’t have to 

be big to make your business a 

huge success. 

On Saturday May 5, the 

fourth through sixth grade 

students that have been part 

of a unique after-school program 

opened their businesses 

to the public at “TREPS Marketplace.” 

The Congregational 

Church self-planned businesses 

that students ran either solely or 

in partnership, and shoppers had 

the opportunity to browse a vast 

selection of goods and services 

available for purchase. The energy 

in the building spilled out 

to the grounds, as did the shops. 

From student business people 

to family, friends and curious 

townspeople, faces were smiling 

and wallets were opening in 

support of the success demonstrated 

by the shop owners. 

North Brookfi eld Elementary 

School wrapped up the sixweek 

program designed to help 

students understand what is behind 

starting a business. From 

the brainstorm of the fi rst idea, 

to practical matters such as budgeting 

and advertising, students 

(and their parents) had the opportunity 

to learn from business 

counselors. While this TREPS 

program is unique, being the 

fi rst in Massachusetts, it has 

also taken on a real revolutionary 

air, as this is the fi rst run of 

this program in the whole country 

to invite business counselors 

in to talk to the savvy students. 

From all over the state, successful 

business people came to 

North Brookfi eld to give feedback 

on ideas that the students 

themselves came up with, and to 

help their parents and guardians 

know how they can best support 

them. Many of the students that 

opened shop on Saturday said 

that the after-school program 

was both, “a lot of work and a 

lot of fun.” Danielle Mann, who 

heads up the program, said that 

the Marketplace event was, “a 

huge success! I am so proud of 

these kids. They worked really, 

really hard and it shows.” 

Businesses included both 

those that sold goods and those 

that provided services. Some 

students chose to form partnerships, 

such as Justin Lareau 

and Luke Jolan, both fi fth graders 

at NBES. The boys formed 

a collaboration with their plant 

company, “Watch Me Grow”, 

which sold both vegetable and 

fl owering plants. The plants 

were started from seed, and 

Luke took care of the fl owers 

while Justin took care of the 

vegetables. 

“I lost about half of them, they 

died,” said Justin, with a little 

laugh, with both boys agreeing 

that there was a lot of effort in 

maintaining the health of the 

plants until the big opening day. 

In order to fund the start-up 

of their project, they took out 

a loan of $34, which they had 

tucked away in an apron pocket 

to pay back to Luke’s dad. In 

another pocket, they had their 

day’s earnings, a cleared profi t 

of almost equal that at the halfway 

point of the day. As part of 

their advertising, the boys also 


TREPS Marketplace takes North Brookfi eld by storm 

Small businesses are a big success 

Justin Lareau and Luke Jolan, both fi fth graders and partners in “Watch Me Grow”, 

showcase their self-made and designed shirts promoting their plant business. 

Matthew and Nicholas, owners of “Dog Dudes,” used mom’s special recipe to whip up some 

tasty treats for canine companions. 

designed and printed shirts to 

showcase their business, that 

they wore that day. 

Other students were making 

services available to purchase. 

Kristen Foote was on hand to 

advertise her lawn care services, 

“Lawns Can Be Moowed!” 

Foote will mow and/or rake for 

$8 per hour. Maio Ostromecki 

and Jessie Hevy, of J&M 

Babysitting, also advertised 

their services; babysitting. The 

girls are both CPR trained and 

babysitting certifi ed, sacrifi cing 

part of their April vacation from 

school to attend a babysitting 

training course. The course cost 

each of them $40, and they both 

said they had used money they 

had saved up from allowances 

and birthday gifts to pay for the 

course. Many of the students 

stuck to one product for their 

business, but fourth grader Lyndesy, 

owner of LL Emporium, 

had a variety of merchandise 

for shoppers to choose from. 

Survival bracelets and lanyards 

(made from paracord), hidden 

object toys, and “Little Luvs”, 

unique small clay fi gurines, 

were some of the whimsy items 

featured at this shop. Lyndsey’s 

favorite part of this endeavor? 

“Making the money,” she said. 

While the dedication of the 

students, parents and committees 

behind the implementation 

of the TREPS program were instrumental 

in the success of this 

endeavor, local businesses were 

also supportive in both experience 

and monetary means. Hannaford 

supermarket donated 

hot dogs to be grilled for the students 

the day of the event, and 

North Brookfi eld Savings Bank 

donated funds to the group to 

purchase TREPS aprons for the 

shopkeepers to use the day of the 

event. They also visited the after 

school program to talk to the 

entrepreneurs about budgeting 

for their business. At the Marketplace, 

NBSB was on hand to 

make change for the students, 

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Asa Losurdo explains the concept behind the design of his Lean On Me shelves. Losado sold three shelves the day of the event, and received 

orders for 20 more. 

Paula St. John and Holly Aitchison of North Brookfi eld Savings Bank were on site to make 

change for the young business people and open accounts for anyone interested. NBSS has 

been a huge supporter of the TREPS program, contributing both fi nancially and as business 

counselors during the workshop series. 

and open accounts if desired. 

The TREPS program was designed 

in New Jersey, intended 

to be used either in school or as 

an after school program and involves 

a series of workshops that 

focus on product development, 

fi nance, marketing, advertising 

and sales. The TERPS Marketplace, 

such as the one held 

by NBES, is the fi nal step in 

the professional program. Over 

seventy-fi ve students participated 

in this workshop series, and 

their business launch was an absolute 

success for all. 

Fourth grader Lyndsey, owner of LL Emporium, makes a sale. Lysndsey’s booth was unique as it offered quite a variety of innovative, handcrafted 

goods.


www.turleysports.com 

Cougars rally past Indians 

Sokol, Jankins spark 

Quaboag to its best 

play in years 

- WARREN - 

By Bob Schron 

Turley Publications 

Sports Correspondent 

Five seasons. Not since the 

Tom Baker, Josh Loughlin, 

Corey Tebo years 

has the Quaboag baseball team 

played this well. 

Greg Sokol pitched a masterful 

six-hitter and teamed with 

star Thomas Jankins to lead the 

Cougars to a 5-2 win at Grafton 

Monday. 

Coming in the aftermath of 

the team’s stunning 10-0 win 

over Bartlett on Friday, the 

Cougars improved their record 

to 4-8. With its streamlined 

team, Quaboag has become a 

contender for a Districts berth, 

admittedly still an outside challenger. 

It was reported here last week 

that Quaboag had a chance to 

qualify under the Division 3 70 

percent stipulation. This meant 

that because of Quaboag’s truncated 

D3 schedule as its part in 

the Southern Worcester League, 

if the team had won over 50 per- 

Columnist dies 

in car accident 

Editor’s Note: 

Our long-time 

sports columnist 

and voice 

of the Red Sox, 

Carleton Beane, 

59, of Holland, 

died in a one-car vehicle accident 

on Holland Road in Sturbridge 

Wedneday afternoon, according 

to Worcester District Attorney 

Joseph D. Early. No one else 

was involved in or injured in the 

crash. 

All the staff here at Turley 

Publications, Inc. are deeply saddened 

and shocked by this breaking 

news event that occurred at 

our presstime. 

With extended friends and 

family of Carle’s still being notifi 

ed, we decided to wait to post 

the news online later this week, 

and then publish a fi tting tribute 

to our beloved friend, mentor and 

co-worker in next week’s edition. 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY PAT LYONS 

A Northbridge runner gets caught in a rundown by a Quaboag player. 

cent of their games against their 

D3 foes, they could get into the 

postseason. 

However, it’s changed. Because 

Uxbridge and Oxford 

have dropped down to D3, they 

- STURBRIDGE - 

By Bob Schron 



Tantasqua bounced back 

from a 4-1 defeat at the 

hands of Notre Dame 

Friday, winning 5-0 over Auburn 

in girls’ tennis. 

The Rockets defeated the 

boys tennis team, 3-2 in their 

match, also on Monday. 

Nicole Cormier (6-4, 4-6, 6- 

4), Emily King (6-0, 6-0) and 

Ashley Mason (6-2, 6-0) were 

winners in singles for Tantasqua 

(7-4). In doubles, Aberlee 

Parker and Samantha Robinson 

were winners in three sets 

as well as the Warriors’ Narissa 

Tremblay and Aubree Hanks- 

Wistasek, also in three sets. 

In the Warriors defeat in 

boys tennis, Connor Munnis 

no longer qualify under that 

rule. 

“We need to get six more 

wins or fi nish second in the 

SWCL West,” said Guimond. 

See COUGARS I PAGE 15 

(6-4, 6-2) and the doubles’ team 

of Austin Avenisian and James 

Murray (6-4, 7-5) took down 

wins for Tantasqua (7-3) 

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Lady Cougars nicked 

by Indians in extras 

- WARREN - 

By Bob Schron 



After its unbeaten start, 

the defending Division 

3 softball champion 

Quaboag lost to two of 

the best teams in the region, 

Uxbridge and undefeated 

Grafton. 

The Indians edged Quaboag 

(9-3, 7-3 SWCL), 2-1 in 10 

innings. After a 7-0 start, the 

Cougars split their next four. 

“We’ve played well enough,” 

said coach John Fox. 

“But I think we can pick it 

back up again.” 

Andrea Vulter of the Indians 

drove in the winning run, 

breaking up a classic pitching 

duel. 

Things began quickly for 

Quaboag, its igniters, Kaitlyn 

Ramsey and Ally Sweet getting 

the team on the board in 

the fi rst. Ramsey led off with 

a double and scored on a single 

by Sweet. 

But then Grafton’s Kendal 

Roy stiffened. Roy limited 

the Cougars to just fi ve hits 

afterward and kept the Cougars 

offense off of the board. 

In girls lacrosse, led by Melissa 

Frio and Cassidy Robert 

who each scored three goals, 

the Warriors defeated Grafton, 

Grafton tied it in the second 

on a run scoring single by Michelle 

Goulet. Then Roy and 

Haley Fountain of Quaboag 

would match scoreless frames 

through nine innings. 

It set the stage for Vulter’s 

winning hit. 

“Overall it was a good performance 

by our team,” said 

coach Fox. “Grafton has a 

tremendous offense; they’ve 

put up 97 runs in 11 games 

this season. And Kendal is 

also phenomenal, allowing 

only eight runs in her pitching 

performance. We had our 

chances, putting runners in 

scoring position in three different 

innings. But I thought 

our defense really played 

well. They also had runners 

in scoring position from their 

side. But we held them. They 

had a runner on third with 

two outs in the eighth. They 

had runners in scoring position 

three separate times with 

no outs. We had our backs 

to the wall and kept competing. 

It was a very good effort 

against a very good team. 

Not a perfect effort, but a 

very good one.” 

The Cougars had defeated 

Cormier, King, Mason spark Warriors to 5-0 win 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY PATRICK LYONS 

Tantasqua’s Eric Proulx drives this offering to deep center fi eld for a home run. 

See SOFTBALL I PAGE 16 

16-8 

Also scoring for Tantasqua 

were Taylor Farland and Savannah 

Lundwell who each 

scored two, Jess Farland, Alex 

Darger, Jessie Frio, Alli Tichy, 

Emily Kirker and Georgia 

Granger. 

Madi Trainor had seven 

saves. 

The Warriors then were defeated 

by Western Mass power 

Minnechaug, 17-6. Jessie 

Frio, Robert, Lundwell, Jess 

Farland, Taylor Farland and 

Melissa Frio all scored for the 

Warriors, who trailed 10-4 at 

the half. 

Kandra Densereua played a 

superb second half and fi nished 

the day with four saves. 

In softball, the Lady Warriors 

were defeated by St. Peter-Marian 

in a slugfest. 

See ROUNDUP I PAGE 15 

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COUGARS I FROM PAGE 14 

“We’ll fi ght. But our schedule is 

tough.” 

The Cougars fought from behind 

to defeat the Indians, coming 

up with three runs in the seventh 

inning to decide the contest. 

Jankins, Sokol and Jimmy 

Zalatores each had two hits to 

spark the Cougars to the win. 

“We’ve hit the ball better recently,” 

said the coach. “We’ve 

had trouble putting the bat on the 

ball and have still struck out too 

many times. It’s put pressure on 

our pitching. But we’ve improved. 

Our game against Bartlett was 

the best this team has played in 

fi ve years.” 

Against the Indians, Jankins 

pitched a complete game shutout. 

The Cougars routed Bartlett, 

their most impressive run-scoring 

performance since 2008. “We’ve 

had terrifi c athletes on this team 

and now the work they’ve put in 

the last few years has paid off,” 

added the coach. “The game is 

coming easier to them now. When 

you’re stringing hits together, 

you’re looser, physically and more 

confi dent. Thomas, Greg, Jimmy 

Zalatores and Matt Sullivan have 

all been hitting well.” 

Zalatores had two hits and 

sparked the team in two separate 

rallies against the Indians. 

“We’ve come a long way recently,” 

said the coach of the 

team. “The spirit is excellent on 

this team. They’ve hung in there. 

I’m proud of them. These are decent 

young guys who are going on 

to do something after they graduate 

something positive. You don’t 

see that on some other teams. We 

just try to do more than just play 

baseball.” 

And by the way, they’ve been 

playing much better baseball recently. 

“I go back to the problem of 

getting our bat on the ball,” said 

the coach. “We just have to keep 

working. But other than (striking 

out too frequently as a team), 

College NOTES 

Kemp helps Ravens to 

big victory 

RINDGE, N.H. - Franklin 

Pierce baseball junior shortstop 

and Sturbridge resident Dan 

Kemp went 3-for-5, scored three 

times, drove in a run and threw 

out the tying run at the plate in 

the ninth inning in the fi rst game 

of a doubleheader on Saturday 

afternoon, May 5 as the No. 

15/18 nationally ranked squad 

squeaked out a 9-8 win over Saint 

Michael’s in Northeast-10 Conference 

Northeast Division play 

at Doc Jacobs Field. 

Lamothe named 

Brown MVP 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Emma 

Lamothe, a Tantasqua graduate in 

2010, was just awarded the MVP 

award for Brown University’s 

women’s swimming and diving 

team for the 2011-2012 season. 

Lamothe had a strong season 

culminating with the Ivy League 

championships in which she was 

high scorer for her team with 

three top eight fi nishes in the 50yard 

freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 

and 100-yard butterfl y, and participation 

in two relays, one of 

which broke the school record. 

Lamothe swam the butterfl y 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY PAT LYONS 

Quaboag pitcher Jimmy Zalatores winds up 

as he gets ready to make a delivery to home 

plarte 

we’ve played well. Our fi elding 

has been solid and our pitching 

very good.” 

Sokol has been a surprise. 

“I knew he could play,” said 

Guimond. “Like a lot of other 

guys, he’s a good athlete. His 

pitching has been real good. But 

in some ways, his hitting has been 

even better.” 

Heading into play later this 

week, the Cougars trailed by a 

half-game Leicester for second 

lace in the SWCL West. If they 

are able to win their head to head 

matchup later this month, the 

Cougars could reach the tournament 

again. 

“We just have to play well,” 

said the coach. “Our goal is to 

make it. These guys defi nitely 

deserve a shot.” 

Bob Schron is a sports correspondent 

for Turley Publications. He can 

be reached at bschron@turley.com. 

leg of the 200-yard medley relay 

with a time of 23.01 seconds, the 

fastest at the meet. 

McGrail named to 

MASCAC Women’s 

Softball First Team 

BUZZARDS BAY - Fitchburg 

State junior outfi elder and 

North Brookfi eld resident Alycia 

McGrail was recently named to 

the MASCAC Women’s Softball 

First Team. 

Lamoureux helps out Owls 

WORCESTER - Worcester 

State women’s softball junior 

and East Brookfi eld resident 

Aimee Lamoureux drew a bases 

loaded walk with two outs in the 

bottom of the fi fth of a 7-1 loss to 

third-seeded Salem State in the 

MASCAC Tournament semifi - 

nals on Saturday, May 5. 

Farland scores for Bears 

in NEWLA championship 

BRIDGEWATER - Bridgewater 

State women’s lacrosse 

junior defender and Sturbridge 

resident Shelby Farland scored 

in the fi rst of the Bears 6-5 overtime 

victory over Westfi eld State 

in the NEWLA championship 

game on Saturday, May 5. 


– sports – 

Lancers too tough for Warriors 

- STURBRIDGE - 

By Bob Schron 



In a clash between two of 

the best girls tennis teams 

in Western and Central 

Mass, undefeated Longmeadow 

defeated Tantasqua, 3-2, 

last week. 

In a fi rst singles match between 

two of the best players in 

the state, Longmeadow’s Lisa 

Calcasola defeated standout 

Nicole Cormier, 6-0, 6-0 

Calcasola went to the fi nals 

of the singles tournament in 

Western Mass last season. 

Cormier won the inaugural 

Southern Worcester County 

League singles tournament 

three weeks ago, defeating 

Quaboag’s Shelby Jankins in 

the fi nals. 

But Emily King and Ashley 

Sports Calendar 

Tri-County Baseball tryouts 

PALMER - Do you have what it takes to be 

a champion? Championship traits consist of 

hard work, sacrifi ce, dedication, commitment, 

picking up teammates and putting team goals 

ahead of personal accomplishments. 

If you do, then the St. Joseph’s Saints of the 

Tri-County Baseball League (18 years old and 

older) will be holding tryouts from 4 to 6 p.m. 

at St. Joe’s Field in Thorndike on the following 

dates: May 12, May 13, May 19 and May 20. 

Interested players should contact Karl 

ROUNDUP I FROM PAGE 14 

Skyler Shugrue had four 

hits and the Lady Guardians 

defeated Tantasqua, 15-6 in 

softball Wednesday. 

Leading 7-6 in the sixth, 

the Guardians broke the game 

open with fi ve runs in the top 

half of that inning. 

Olivia Brooks was 3-for-4 

with an RBI; Jordan Kingman 

and Lauren DiCarlo were each 

2-for-4 with two RBIs. Jeszy 

McGuire was 2-for-3. 

The Warriors were then 

upended by the Rockets on 

Monday, 9-7. 

Trailing 6-1, the Warriors, 

who pounded out a seasonhigh 

17 hits, scored fi ve runs 

in the fourth to tie it. But then 

Auburn’s Jackie Mathews 

homered to put the Rockets 

back in the lead. 

Its batting prowess against 

Auburn is not a surprise, the 

Warriors paced by Kayla 

DiBiase who had fi ve hits in 

that game. 

Tantasqua placed fi ve batters 

in the top 25 of the SWCL 

in hitting; these included Lauren 

DiCarlo .468, Brooks .409, 

DiBiasie .340, Amanda Martin 

.333 and McGuire .321. 

Though struggling in recent 

games against the Guardians 

and Rockets, Kingman 

remained among the league 

leaders in pitching with seven 

victories and an era of slightly 

over fi ve. 

Powerful Auburn blanked 

the Warriors, 14-0 in baseball, 

defeating ace Eric Proulx. 

Proulx hurled into the third 

before being relieved by Kyle 

Mason won in second and third 

singles for the Warriors. King 

defeated Samantha Krevalin 

and Mason edged Brooke Wistreich 

in three sets. 

The Lancers took the match, 

winning both doubles. In fi rst 

doubles, Allie Crews and Rachel 

Moore defeated Connor 

Parker and Samantha Robinson, 

6-4, 6-0. 

And Melanie Feen and 

Anne Hayes outlasted Narissa 

Tremblay and Aubree Hanks- 

Wistasek, 6-1, 6-2. 

The Warriors (6-2) had defeated 

Grafton 4-1 Wednesday, 

seeping the singles with wins 

by Cormier (7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 6- 

1), King (6-1, 6-0) and Mason, 

7-5, 6-4. 

The doubles team of Robinson 

and Parker also won in 

straight sets. 

In boys tennis, the Warriors 

defeated Grafton 3-2 and 

Bartlett, 4-1. 

Lavallee. 

Jake Gallant at .386, Proulx 

at .370 and Charlie DeCataldo 

.302 were among the league 

Against Bartlett, Tantasqua’s 

Connor Munnis (6-1, 6-1) and 

Tom Cloutier (6-3, 6-0) won in 

singles. 

Both fi rst and second doubles 

teams also prevailed: Erik 

Messier and Zack Tongeon 

won 6-0, 6-2 and the second 

doubles team of Austin Avanesian 

and James Murray also 

won, 6-4, 6-0. 

The Warriors captured second 

and third singles against 

Grafton, Cloutier winning 6-0, 

6-0 and Max Proulx also taking 

his match, 6-3, 6-4. 

The Warriors pulled the 

match out with their win in fi rst 

doubles, Messier and Mongeon 

taking it in three sets, the second 

in a tiebreaker: 4-6, 7-6 (2) 

and 7-5. 

Bob Schron is a sports correspondent 

for Turley Publications. 

He can be reached at bschron@ 

turley.com. 

Oliveira at 413-283-5223. Serious inquires 

only. 

Runners wanted for Quaboag 

Plantation Triathlon 

WEST BROOKFIELD - The Quaboag 

Plantation Triathlon, which is in its third year 

will be held on Saturday, July 7 at 8 a.m. Registrations 

are now being accepted through www. 

active.com – mailed in registrations will also be 

See SPORTS I PAGE 16 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTOS BY PATRICK LYONS 

Tantasqua teammates await Eric Proulx’s arrival at home plate after hitting a home 

run. 

Tantasqua 

starting 

pitcher 

Eric 

Desmarais 

(10) 

makes a 

delivery 

to home 

plate. 

leaders in hitting in the SWCL. 

Proulx (3-3, 2.50) was 

ranked ninth in the league in 

pitching.


The Week Ahead ....................... May 11-May 17 

Friday, May 11 

BASEBALL 

Bartlett at David Prouty 3:30 p.m. 

SOFTBALL 

Bartlett at David Prouty 7 p.m. 

North Central Charter Essentials 4 p.m. 

at North Brookfi eld 

Westfi eld Voke at Pathfi nder 3:30 p.m. 

BOYS TENNIS 

David Prouty at Bartlett 3:30 p.m. 

GIRLS TENNIS 

Bartlett at David Prouty 3:30 p.m. 


BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 

Quabbin at District E Class Meet 9:30 a.m. 

(at Lunenburg High School in Lunenburg) 

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD 

Quabbin at District E Class Meet 9:30 a.m. 

(at Shrewsbury High School in Shrewsbury) 

Sunday, May 13 

No games scheduled. 


BASEBALL 

Sabis at Pathfi nder 7:30 p.m. 

Quabbin at Westborough 4 p.m. 

Southbridge at Quaboag 3:30 p.m. 

Tantasqua at Shepherd Hill 

SOFTBALL 

3:30 p.m. 

Whitinsville Christian at North Brookfi eld 3:30 p.m. 

Quabbin at Westborough 4:30 p.m. 


Tantasqua at Shepherd Hill 

BOYS TENNIS 

4 p.m. 

David Prouty at Doherty 3:30 p.m. 

Quabbin at Marlborough 4 p.m. 

Quaboag at Southbridge 

(at West Street Field in Southbridge) 

3:30 p.m. 

Shepherd Hill at Tantasqua 

GIRLS TENNIS 

3:30 p.m. 

Marlborough at Quabbin 4 p.m. 


Tantasqua at Shepherd Hill 3:30 p.m. 


GIRLS GOLF 

Wachusett at Quabbin 3:30 p.m. 

BOYS LACROSSE 

Northbridge at Tantasqua 3:30 p.m. 

GIRLS LACROSSE 

Tantasqua at Northbridge 3:30 p.m. 

SOFTBALL 

Leicester at David Prouty 7 p.m. 

Lifelong Learning Center 

1455 N. Main Street, Third Floor 

(413) 283-2329 

Website: www.topfloorlearning.org 

SURVIVORS' BRIDGE 

This group is for women who are or have been affected by domestic violence. 

Community funding enables Survivors' Bridge members to take 

FREE classes in computer instruction, math, reading and journal writing. 

Top Floor Learning also provides referrals to a support group. 

ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS 

English as a Second Language 

One to One Tutoring 

for learners of English who are at a beginning 

level, speak NO English or very little English. 

English as a Second Language 

Conversation Classes 

For learners at an Intermediate or 

Advanced level who would like more 

opportunities to converse in English. 

COMPUTER COURSES 

New Classes 

Begin April 28! 

Beginning and Advanced 

Microsoft Office Basics 

and Internet classes 

Call for a detailed course 

description, fees, and dates. 

Dean Tech at Pathfi nder 4:15 p.m. 

BOYS TENNIS 

David Prouty at Northbridge 3:30 p.m. 

Burncoat at Quabbin 3:30 p.m. 

GIRLS TENNIS 

Northbridge at David Prouty 3:30 p.m. 

Girls Track and Field 

SWCL League Meet at Tantasqua 3:30 p.m. 


BASEBALL 

Quaboag at David Prouty 3:30 p.m. 

Nashoba at Quabbin 4 p.m. 

SOFTBALL 

Quaboag at David Prouty 7 p.m. 

Nashoba at Quabbin 4 p.m. 

BOYS TENNIS 

David Prouty at Quaboag 3:30 p.m. 

Hudson at Quabbin 4 p.m. 

GIRLS TENNIS 

Quaboag at David Prouty 3:30 p.m. 

Quabbin at Hudson 4 p.m. 

Tantasqua at Minnechaug 4 p.m. 

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 

SWCL League Meet 3:30 p.m. 

at Auburn High School in Auburn 

TRACK AND FIELD 

Quabbin at Mid-Wach B League Meet 3 p.m. 

(at Hudson High School in Hudson) 


BASEBALL 

David Prouty at Leicester 7 p.m. 

(at Rochdale Park in Leicester) 

Quaboag at Bartlett 3:30 p.m. 

(at Memorial Field in Webster) 

Auburn at Tantasqua 3:30 p.m. 

GIRLS GOLF 

Notre Dame Academy at Quabbin 3:30 p.m. 

BOYS LACROSSE 

Grafton at Tantasqua 3:30 p.m. 

Girls Lacrosse 

Tantasqua at Grafton 3 p.m. 

SOFTBALL 

Abby Kelley at North Brookfi eld 3:30 p.m. 


Auburn at Tantasqua 3:30 p.m. 

BOYS TENNIS 

South at Quabbin 3:30 p.m. 

Bartlett at Quaboag 3:30 p.m. 

Tantasqua at Auburn 3:30 p.m. 

GIRLS TENNIS 

David Prouty at Leicester 3:30 p.m. 


Tantasqua at Auburn 3:30 p.m. 

Citizenship 

For learners of a second language 

who would like to become U.S. Citizens. 

Reading, Writing, Math 

One to One Tutoring 

This individualized program centers 

on the needs and goals of learners in 

reading, writing, and math. 

NEED TO TAKE THE GED? 

Top Floor Learning provides a complete package of GED services 

for adults who are 16 or over and who have left high school. 

Pre-GED Math: One-to-One Instruction 

Pre-GED Reading/Writing: One-to-One Instruction 

GED Official Half-Length Practice Test (FREE) 

Call Gail at (413) 283-2329 to make an appointment. 

MAY BASKET 

17th Annual May Basket Raffle 

See baskets displayed at 

the Palmer Public Library 

beginning May 1, 

or online at 

www.topfloorlearning.org. 

Draw date June 1. 

Tickets $3 each or 

6 for $15. 

For more information on the above programs, 

call the Director of Adult Literacy at (413) 283-2329. 

– sports – 

Nominees wanted for Warrior Athletic HOF 

STURBRIDGE - The Tantasqua 

Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame Committee 

is now accepting applications 

for members of the Class of 2012. 

Deadline for applications is June 

SPORTS CALENDAR I FROM PAGE 15 

accepted. 

The triathlon will be held at the West 

Brookfi eld town beach, check-in time 

starting at 6 a.m. and fi nishing at 7:15 

a.m. 

The race will begin at 8 a.m. and continue 

until all participants have fi nished. 

The race itself consists of a quarter-mile 

swim, 12-mile bike ride, and a 5K run 

for adults ages 14 and older. 

The children’s race, for ages 4-13, 

consists of a 100-yard swim, half-mile 

bike ride and a 300-yard run. Entry 

fees are $50 per individual, $65 for adult 

teams and $15 for children. These fees 

will go up after June 1. 

Proceeds will benefi t the Quaboag 

Plantation Triathlon scholarship fund – 

a new addition to this year’s race. Scholarships 

will be given away to students 

who have participated in or assisted in 

the organization of the 2012 triathlon 

and will be a 2013 college bound, graduating 

student at Quaboag Regional 

High School. Preference will be given 

to students who have participated in or 

helped in the prior year triathlon. 

The triathlon began three years ago 

when the town of West Brookfi eld was 

celebrating its 250th anniversary. Since 

then, the triathlon has had many participants 

from all over Massachusetts. 

For more information about the race, 

please visit www.active.com or fi nd us 

on Facebook for all race updates. 

Tantasqua Pop Warner 

football signups 

STURBRIDGE - Tantasqua Pop 

Warner will host their fi nal signup at 

the Tantasqua Middle School on May 

22 between 6 to 8:30 pm. 

This fi nal signup is your last chance 

to save $50 on registration fees. 

If your son or daughter has passion 

for the game of football or cheer and 

would like to experience it for themselves 

please attend signup or contact us 

at president@tantasquapopwarner.com. 

SOFTBALL I FROM PAGE 14 

Bartlett on Friday, 7-4. Dani Sweet, 

Demi Perrin and Ally Sweet paced the 

Cougars 10-hit attack with two hits 

apiece. 

The Cougars were forced to rally 

to win this game as well. Bartlett had 

grabbed a 3-1 lead in the top of the second 

as Darryle Stone and Alexis Podewamy 

drove in the runs. 

But the Cougars gamely rallied. Utilizing 

their running game, they answered 

with three runs in the bottom of the third. 

The key hits by Jess McCann, Harley 

Wdowiak and Perrin sparked the rally. 

Madison Messier and Perrin also 

contributed key stolen bases to keep the 

rally going. 

The teams would exchange runs in 

the fi fth and sixth, keeping the Cougars 

safely ahead. 

The Cougars scored their run when 

Dani Sweet doubled to the gap in right 

center to score Ally Sweet. 

“We had a diffi cult time against their 

pitcher, Lucy Orne,” said the coach. “It’s 

diffi cult to go up against a pitcher like 

Uxbridge’s Norberg, who has tremendous 

velocity, and then go up against 

1. 

For more information, please go 

to: Tantasqua.org/THS/. Click on the 

Athletics page for the Hall of Fame information, 

criteria and forms. 

Second Annual Ride for the Slide 

BARRE - Dust off the bicycle and 

grease up the chain as the Second Annual 

Ride For The Slide Fundraiser 

breezes through Barre on Sunday, June 

3. 

Sponsored by the Ruggles Lane 

School Parent Teacher Organization, 

all the proceeds of this fundraiser will go 

toward the construction of a new playground 

at the Ruggles Lane Elementary 

School. A 20, 30 or 50-mile ride for 

adults will start the festivities off at 8:00 

a.m., while the children will have their 

turn with a one-mile loop beginning at 

1 p.m. 

Adult registration is $25, $35 or $45 

depending on the length choice of the 

ride with the fi rst 20 registrants getting 

a free t-shirt. 

Children are asked to gather sponsors, 

with those earning $35 or more 

also receiving a free t-shirt. Children 

without sponsor sheets are asked to pay 

$10 to participate. 

All the necessary forms needed for 

the event may be downloaded from the 

PTO website at rlspto.org. All festivities 

will take place at the Ruggles Lane 

Elementary School in Barre, with both 

rides beginning and ending in front of 

the school. For more information, please 

contact Karen Lewis at 978-355-9879 or 

pbkalewis@verizon.net or Debbie Ennis 

at featherdog@charter.net. 

Worcester State Summer 

Baseball Clinic 

WORCESTER - Worcester State 

University will be hosting its annual 

Summer Baseball Clinic for boys and 

girls ages 8-13 from July 23-27. 

The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 

p.m. on the new baseball fi eld. 

The cost is $275 for the camp with 

trip to a Lowell Spinners baseball or 

$350 for the day camp with trip to game 

and overnight stay at the University. 

The camp will be run by WSU baseball 

coach Dick Baker. 

For more information call 508-929- 

8852 or 774-230-3872 or go to wsulancers.com/camps-clinics. 

Orne, who’s a seventh-grader and doesn’t 

throw nearly as hard. We were able to 

capitalize on their errors though and get 

a much needed win.” 

It would set up the matchup with the 

Indians, having a great season at 11-0. 

The Cougars have continued to be a 

team that is around the top of the league, 

still a reputable force to be reckoned with 

in the Division 3 playoff chase. Though 

their hitting is not overpowering, it’s reliable. 

The Cougars have Andy Koslowski 

at 23rd in the elongated SWCL hitting 

leader list at .393. 

Fountain is next with a .364 average. 

Her pitching still superlative, Fountain 

was third in the league with a 9-3 record 

and a superb 1.90 earned run average. 

Quaboag braces for the fi nal push 

over the next three weeks. It was a year 

ago when the team made its surge to the 

title. Fox thought that the team’s effort 

against Grafton was emblematic of its capability 

to repeat. 

“We played Grafton evenly through 

seven innings (after the teams exchanged 

early runs). Each team has their chances,” 

Fox said.


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PET PAGE 

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symptoms of straining, sometimes with vomiting 

can be from a bacterial infection. Generally, fasting 

for one day then feeding a bland low fat 

meal of tuna with pasta or overcooked rice for a 

few days will take care of it. When it persists for 

more than one day then antibiotics may be needed. 

If the dog is depressed or painful take the 

critter to your vet. These can by symptoms of a 

viral infection or a blockage. 

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regular intervals, this is often a symptom of a 

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Latour, Dimopoulos promoted as VPs at Hometown Bank 

STURBRIDGE – Hometown Bank 

has promoted two branch managers to 

vice president, according to President 

and CEO Matthew S. Sosik. 

Sharon Dimopoulos, AVP and 

manager of the Oxford branch, has 

been promoted to Vice President, 

Branch Administrator. In her new 

position, Sharon will be responsible 

for coordination, management, and 

evaluation of Hometown Bank’s Customer 

Care Program and ensuring 

standardized processes and practices 

across all bank branches. 

Kathryn Latour, AVP and manager 

of the Sturbridge branch, has been 

promoted to Vice President Retail. In 

her new position, Kathryn will be responsible 

for ensuring that all Hometown 

Bank branches are providing 

the highest possible level of customer 

service and achieving the highest possible 

account growth results. 

Sharon joined Hometown Bank as 

a mortgage underwriter in 2003 and 

was promoted to branch manager in 

2006 after serving in a number of other 

positions. She is active in the Oxford 

Lion’s Club, is a volunteer at the Oxford 

Ecumenical Food Pantry, serves 

on the bank’s Customer Care committee 

and is the bank’s representative to 

PETS OF THE MONTH 

Enjoying the sunny days are Jake, 

Casey, Casper and Oliver Storozuk 

If you would like to see YOUR PET on this page, 

email photo and information including your 

pet’s name to Jeanne at jbonsall@turley.com. 

Advertise 

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this page. 

Contact 

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for rates & info at 

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the United Way of Webster-Dudley, 

Inc. She resides in Thompson, Conn. 

Kathryn joined Hometown Bank 

as branch manager in 2005. She serves 

as a director of the United Way of 

Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton 

and is vice-chairman of the board 

of directors for the Residential Energy 

Assistance for Seniors (REAS) Foundation. 

She also serves as treasurer for 

the Salvation Army in Sturbridge and 

is the Election Warden in her home 

community of Brookfi eld. 

Hometown Bank has fi ve offi ces 

located in Athol, Oxford, South Lancaster, 

Sturbridge and Webster. 

The Scoop on Poop! 

food allergy. The most common culprits are 

wheat, corn, beef and chicken. Changing the 

food to lamb, fish or venison can help. Make 

sure to check the actual ingredients. Remember 

eggs are from chickens and brewers yeast is 

from wheat. It may take a month for a hypoallergenic 

diet to correct the problem. 

Contaminated dog food will also cause loose 

stool. Periodic loose stool, especially with puppies, 

may be from worms. These can be caught 

from their mother or from stepping in another 

dog’s stool that is passing worms. Cats can get 

Kathryn Latour, VP Retail. 

roundworms from hunting. Take a stool sample 

to your vet. They check for the eggs these 

worms lay and can prescribe a dewormer. 

A loose stool can also be a symptom of low 

digestive enzymes. This is usually seen in a dog 

that is thin with a ravenous appetite. Adding 

enzymes and probiotics to the food can help this. 

I could write a book on diarrhea (yuck!) but 

these are just a few helpful hints. 

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April 28 

Arrest: Sabrina Graf, 57 Allen Rd., Sturbridge, MA; 

Age: 20; Charges: outstanding warrant. 

Monday, April 23 

911—Medical Emergency, Howard St., transported to 

Harrington 

Phone Alarm, S Maple St., no action required 

911—Medical Emergency, Quaboag St., transported 

to Mary Lane 

Phone Alarm, Buckboard Ps., checked/secured 

911—Suspicious Activity, Allen Rd., spoken to 

Tuesday, April 24 

911—Complaint/MV operations, Route 9 Hwy., gone 

on arrival 

Initiated Vandalism, Fiskdale Rd. + Mill St., unknown 

outcome 

Phone Larceny/theft/shoplifting, Rice Corner Rd., report 

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911—Welfare check, Nanatomqua Dr., checked/secured 

Phone Complaint, Town Farm Rd., no action required 

Phone Found/property, Rice Corner Rd., report taken 

Initiated Found/lost property, Sturbridge PD, services 

rendered 

Wednesday, April 25 

911—Medical Emergency, Town Farm Rd., transported 

to Harrington 

911—Complaint, Rice Corner Rd., transferred call to 

C3 

Phone Complaint, E Main St., could not locate 

Cellular Medical Emergency, Fiskdale Rd., transported 

to hospital 

Thursday, April 26 

Initiated Complaint/MV operation, Fiskdale Rd., spoken 

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Initiated Disabled MV, Fiskdale Rd., investigated 

Friday, April 27 

Radio Alarm, Lake Rd., building checked/secured 

911—911/Hang-Up call, Rice Corner Rd., spoken to 

Saturday, April 28 

Initiated Serve summons, Hayden Ave., could not locate 

Initiated Serve summons, Upper River St., services 

rendered 

Cellular Medical Emergency, Tyler St., transported to 

Mary Lane 

Phone Fire brush, Rice Corner Rd. + Gay Rd., extinguished 

911—911/Han-Up call, Draper St., investigated 

Sunday, April 29 

011—Medical Emergency, Second St., transported to 

Harrington 

Radio Complaint/MV operations, Route 148 Hwy., 

could not locate 

911—Motor Vehicle accident, W Main St., vehicle 

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May 1 

Arrest: Kevin A Kozolowski, age 44, of 10 North Brookfi 

eld Rd., Brookfi eld, was arrested for assault with a 

dangerous weapon (domestic). 

May 2 

Arrest: Jeri L Mucha, age 52, of 26 East Main St., 

Brookfi eld, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. 


911—Medical Emergency, Grove St., transported to 

U-Mass 

Initiated Vandalism, Route 9 Hwy., unknown outcome 

Initiated Vandalism, Central St., report taken 

Phone Medical emergency, E Main St., transported to 

U-Mass 

Initiated Suspicious activity, Rice Corner Rd., investigated 


Phone Animal call, S Maple St., dispatch handled 

Radio Suspicious activity, Route 149 Hwy., could not 

locate 


Phone Medical emergency, N Brookfi eld Rd., transported 

to Harrington 

Initiated Safety hazard, Fiskdale Rd., removed hazard 

Initiated Vandalism, Molasses Hill Rd., report taken 

Phone Animal Call, Quaboag St., transferred call to 

C3 

911—Medical Emergency, Lincoln St., transported to 

hospital 

Cellular Fire other, Central St., investigated 

911—Medical Emergency, Tyler St., spoken to 


911—Medical Emergency, Lincoln St., services rendered 

911—Medical Emergency, Lincoln St., transported to 

Mary Lane 

Initiated Welfare check, Quaboag St., spoken to 

Radio Motor Vehicle accident, Route 148 Hwy. + Molasses 

Hill Rd., transported to U-Mass 

Phone Suspicious activity, Maple St., report taken 

Friday, May 4 

911—Medical Emergency, W Brookfi eld Rd, transported 

to Memorial 

911—Medical Emergency, Town Farm Rd., transported 

to Harrington 


Phone Complaint, High St., spoken to 

911—Medical Emergency, Deer Run, transported to 

U-Mass 

Cellular MV accident, Post Rd., services rendered 

Phone Missing person, Town Farm Rd., call cancelled 

Initiated Disturbance, Lakeside Ave., investigated 

Sunday, May 6 

Cellular Larceny/Theft/Shoplifting, Quaboag St., report 

taken 

Cellular Medical Emergency, Quaboag St., transported 

to Harrington 

911—Medical Emergency, Third St., transported to 

St. Vs. 

Phone Medical Emergency, Deer Run, transported to 

Harrington 

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Quaboag River shot on May 8. 

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO 

Editor’s Note: “River Watch” tracks data provided 

by the US Geological Survey examining Quaboag 

River fl ow and fl ood records taken at a West 

Brimfi eld testing station over the past seven days. 

This information is provided to help fi sherman, 

boaters, and residential abutters understand their 

local tributaries better. For more current daily data 

and details, visit http://waterwatch.usgs.gov/. 

Drainage area: 150 mi 2 

Discharge: 140 cfs 

Stage: 3.36 ft 

Percentile: 5.85 % 

Class symbol: RED 

% normal (median): 43.08 % 

% normal (mean): 40.34 % 

KEY: “Class symbol” refers to how low or high 

the river is as compared to historical streamfl ow 

records. Lime green is considered “normal” with 

yellow, rust and red being “below normal” in 

descending order. Ascending shades of blue into 

black are “above normal” percentiles. 


Phone Illegal dumping, Prouty Lane, services rendered 

Tuesday, April 17 

Phone Suspicious activity, Harrington St., unfounded 

Wednesday, April 18 

Initiated Vandalism, W Sturbridge Rd., report taken 

Phone Complaint, Adams Rd., spoken to 

Thursday, April 19 

Cellular Motor Vehicle accident, Route 49 Hwy. + 

Flagg Rd., no action required 

Friday, April 20 

Phone Complaint, Route 9 Hwy., spoken to 

Quilt show to help mark town’s 200th anniversary celebration 

NORTH BROOKFIELD - As part 

of the North Brookfi eld 200th Anniversary 

Celebration, there will be a 

quilt show. We are looking for new and 

REAL ESTATE I FROM PAGE 10 

Margaret Allen-Nishan 

$155,000 – 4 Birch Hill Road – Jennifer 

A. Guerra and Anthony Grimaldi 

to Laura B. Dusty 

Sturbridge 

$350,000 – 20 Tannery Road – Hunter 

Marosits and Tiffany P. Marosits to 

Karim Lakhani and Julie Lakhani 

$240,000 – 1 Hawthorne Road – Ruth 

J. Washburn, Trustee of the 1998 Ruth 

J. Washburn Funding Trust, to Timothy 

W. O’Brien 

Warren 

$220,000 – 18 North Street – Russell 

N. Bergeron, Trustee of the North Street 

Realty Trust to Maxwell Labier 

$216,000 – 92 Keys Road – Priscilla 

A. Fickett to Raymond J. Camburn, Jr. 

and Sandra L. Camburn 


$152,081.26 – 102 Snow Road – Barry 

J. Nadon, Jr. and Susan G. Nadon to 

Marion Horton Gebhardt 

$74,500 – 77 Lyon Road – Homesales, 

Inc. to Robert J. Richard and Patricia A. 

Richard 

old quilts with a connection to North 

Brookfi eld. We would love to display 

your quilt and its story. The show will 

be held at the Haston Free Public Li- 

HEART I FROM PAGE 10 

and even remembers their birthdays. If 

families need more than just donations 

he coordinates the donation of furniture, 

refrigerators, clothing. He keeps 

pictures in his wallet of the children and 

is especially touched by the really small 

ones that struggle but are so brave and 

cheerful. At age 87, he and his wife are 

surrounded by pictures of his family, 

sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Fiske keeps the giving local, within 

20 miles, so that he can visit the families, 

fi nd out what they need, stay in touch, 

TEACHER I FROM PAGE 10 

she said. “I liked how they were able to 

express their ideas and add their own 

points to the discussion. It was a really 

great year.” 

According to Welsh, the move to Kindergarten 

was a big change. “Talk about 

different ends of the spectrum,” she said. 

As much as she liked working with the 

older students, Welsh said she is happy 

to be back with the younger ones. “Once 

I got in here I remembered why I wanted 

to teach Kindergarten,” she said. 

Welsh said the perception that Kin- 

brary in conjunction with the Parade 

and Olde Home day on Aug. 18. Please 

contact Betty Wuelfi ng at 508-867-7424 

with any questions or information. 

and make sure that they know people 

care. He was touched recently when 

the family he had helped turned down 

more assistance and told him to give 

it to other families that are struggling 

more. Fiske remains an active baseball 

player, he loves the game, and plays in 

a band that has been playing for more 

than 30 years. 

This year Eastern Bank’s charitable 

foundation will donate nearly $3 milion 

to Massachusetts non-profi ts working 

throughout the communities that it 

serves. The foundation focuses primarily 

on organizations that provide assistance 

to children and families. 

dergarten is mostly play time is far from 

reality. “It’s so academic now,” she said. 

“They are expected to know so much before 

they enter First Grade.” 

For Welsh, watching her students 

learning and changing before her eyes is 

the best part of her job. “The growth you 

see in these kids is unbelievable,” said 

Welsh. “You see more day-to-day progress 

in here than in any other grade.” 

Welsh said when the students arrive in 

September they are, by and large, very 

dependent. “They can’t write, they can’t 

read,” she said. “They can’t cut paper. In 

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Initiated Safety hazard, Harrington St. + Faith Dr., removed 

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911—Disturbance, E Main St., report taken 

911—Medical Emergency, Connie Mack Dr., transported 

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Initiated MV stop, Rte. 20 + Hall Rd., citation issued 

Initiated MV stop, Rte. 49 + Podunk Rd., citation issued 

Cellular Disturbance/dispute, Clark Rd., arrest over 17 

yrs. old 

Arrest: Nathan S Russell, 419 Grafton St., Apt. #2, 

Worcester, MA; Age: 23; Charges: Assault & battery 

(domestic) 


Initiated MV stop, Rte. 15 + Kelly Rd., citation issued 

Initiated MV stop, Whittemore Rd., citation issued 

Initiated MV stop, Fiske Hill Rd. + McGilpin Rd., arrest 

over 17 yrs. old 

Arrest: Reyes Garcia, 41.5 Stafford Apt. #2, Southbridge, 

MA; Age: 51; Charges: License suspended, OP 

MV with 

911—Accident (property damage) Micknucks Marketplace-Main 

St., services rendered 

Initiated Arrest (on site), McDonald’s Sturbridge-Main 

St., arrest over 17 yrs. old 

Arrest: Jessica Rose Smith, 39 Rice Corner Rd., 

Brookfi eld, MA; Age: 22; Charges : Warrant arrest, 

drug, possess Class A 

Sunday, May 6 

Initiated MV stop, Rte. 148 + Rte. 20, citation issued 

Phone Disturbance/dispute, Scottish Inn-Main St., 

peace restored 

Initiated MV stop, Rte. 49 + Ladd Rd., citation issued 

Initiated MV stop, Rte. 15 + Kelly Rd., citation issued 

Initiated MV stop, by the Meadows-Hall Rd., citation 

issued 

Monday, May 7 

Initiated MV stop, Split/20E, citation issued 

Domestic violence 

help available 

Call the Ware and Warren Domestic 

Violence Task Force Community 

Input Line with input, advice 

or concerns at 413-758-0605 

(toll free). 

GREEN I FROM PAGE 10 

present them.” 

All of the proceeds from the plants 

sales will be donated to Heifer International, 

a global nonprofi t organization 

with the goal of ending poverty 

and hunger in a sustainable fashion. 

Heifer International gives out gifts of 

livestock, seeds and trees and extensive 

training to those in need. “The students 

will choose how the money will be dispersed 

through Heifer,” Kiraly-Thomas 

said, “The students will take a fi eld trip 

to the Heifer Learning Center at Overlook 

Farm in Rutland. “We are going to 

look at sustainable agriculture as it pertains 

to livestock, such as not overfeeding, 

and things of that sort and we will 

also learn how to teach people to sustain 

their own food sources.” 

The students will sell their plants 

during the Art Show, to be held at the 

school on Thursday, May 10 from 6 – 8 

p.m., and during the Asparagus Festival 

on the West Brookfi eld common on Saturday, 

May 19. 

some cases, they can’t even hold a pencil. 

By the time they leave, they can read 

and write one or two sentences. It’s so 

rewarding to see what they’ve learned 

and to see how proud they are of what 

they’ve achieved.” 

Welsh said watching her students 

making that kind of progress is what 

keeps her going. “It’s just amazing how 

much they pick up,” she said. “They 

never stop surprising me. I’m constantly 

impressed with what they can do. Everyday 

there’s something that makes me 

say ‘wow’!”

CALENDAR I FROM PAGE 3 

100TH ANNIVERSAY DINNER for the New Braintree Congregational 

Church with a family style chicken dinner with homemade 

desserts on Saturday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the New Braintree 

Town Hall. They will also be featuring the Hardwick Bell Choir. 

Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $6 for children. Please call 413- 

477-8772 for reservations. 

CHRIST MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL TAG SALE 

AND ROOTS FOR RECOVERY PLANT SALE at the corner of Main 

and Spring streets in North Brookfi eld on Saturday, May 12 from 

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, from 9 a.m. to noon is the Roots for Recovery 

Plant (Perennials) Sale. A limited number of large and giant 

variegated hostas (approximately 25) will be available in addition 

to other small perennials. All proceeds will be donated to the EDC 

(Eating Disorders Coalition) in Washington DC and to the Massachusetts 

Eating Disorders Coalition. If there are any plants still 

available, weather permitting, they can be purchased on Sunday, 

May 13 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 2 Ayers St., North Brookfi eld. 

SKINNER MOUNTAIN STATE PARK WARBLER WALK will be held 

on Saturday, May 12 at 6 a.m. Meet at the gate at the base of 

Skinner Mountain State Park. We will hike up the auto road to the 

top of the mountain and hike back down. Bring a lunch and plan 

to be out until noon. 

THE FRIENDS OF THE JOSHUA HYDE LIBRARY is holding their 

annual bookmark contest. This year’s theme is “Dream Big — 

READ!” All Joshua Hyde Library patrons in one of the following 

age groups: 4 - 6 years; 7 - 9 years, 10 - 13 years, and 14 years 

– Adult may enter. Bookmarks will be judged on originality, design 

and reproducibility. The deadline for all entries is May 15th. Pick 

up your entry forms at the library or download them from the Library 

website: www.sturbridgelibrary.org or the Friends’ website: 

www.SturbridgeLibraryFriends.org 

CRAFT A GARDEN BENCH AT HITCHCOCK FREE ACADEMY in one 

of our concrete casting classes. Create your own bench for your 

garden or patio – made in two pieces for easy transport home. Join 

instructor Pete Robitaille of Cornerstone Creations in Sturbridge for 

this 2-evening workshop on Monday and Wednesday, May 14 and 

16, 6:30 - 9pm. The fee is $82 per bench for residents of Brimfi eld, 

Holland, Sturbridge and Wales; all others please add $5. All materials 

are included. Call 413-245-9977 or visit us on the web for more 

information: www.hitchcockacademy.org . 

HOMESTEADING WORKSHOP BEE KEEPING on Wednesday, May 

16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at New Braintree Congregational Church, 3 

Oakham Rd., New Braintree. Presented by the New Braintree 

Grange. Learn about the backyard beekeeper. For more information 

call Casey 413-477-9987 or newbraintreegrange@gmail.com. 

GARDEN OPEN HOUSE will be held at The Norcross Wildlife 

Sanctuary on Friday, May 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. May is a wonderful 

time to view the tremendous diversity of wildfl owers in our woodland 

gardens. It is the peak time for spring wildfl ower blooms and 

we hope that the Yellow Lady Slippers will be in full bloom for this 

special event! Leslie Duthie, plant propagator and horticulturist at 

Norcross, will be in the garden for guided tours and discussion of 

the wildfl owers, both common and rare. For more information, call 

413-267-4859 or e-mail Leslie at lduthie@norcrossws.org. 

UPCOMING 

AN INTERNATIONAL SUPPER will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 

6 p.m. inside George Whitefi eld United Methodist Church, 33 West 

Main St., West Brookfi eld, MA. Adults $10, Children, $5. For more 

info, call 508-867-3002. 

NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANTUARY WARBLER WALK will be held 

on Saturday, May 19. Meet in the parking lot at Norcross Wildlife 

Sanctuary before 6 a.m. We will lock the gate at 6 a.m. and hike 

into the Core Sanctuary. If you are late you will get locked out. 

Jennifer will have coffee available after the walk. Please RSVP to 

ohop@norcrossws.org or call 413-267-4859. 

10TH ANNUAL ASPARAGUS & FLOWER HERITAGE FESTIVAL 

will be held on the West Brookfi eld Common on Saturday, May 

19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Quaboag 

Historical Society and the West Brookfi eld Historical Commission, 

will feature over 100 local growers, artisans, businesses and organizations, 

offering selections of things earthy, artisanal, and 

excellent. The festival, free to the public, includes free children’s 

activities throughout the day, live music, and a wide selection of 

foods from local vendors in Asparagus Alley. There will be a maypole 

dance, a frog-jumping contest, and strolling entertainment. 

Further details will be provided at a later date or go to the Asparagus 

Festival blog: http://asparagusfestival.blogspot.com. 

SIXTH ANNUAL JULIANNE CARON MEMORIAL GOLF TOUNA- 

MENT at Quail Hollow. Saturday, May 19 with 8 a.m. registration, 

9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $75/per player (4-some teams) 

and includes 18 holes, cart, and dinner. All proceeds benefi t the 

Julianne Caron Memorial Scholarship Fund. Sign up by May 11 

with Mike Borelli at 508-561-4698 or by email at mikeborelli@ 

charter.net. 

THE WARREN CULTURAL COUNCIL is hosting its Annual Pakcake 

Breakfast at the Warren Senior Center on Sunday, May 20t from 

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets are $6 and are available at the senior 

center, or by calling 436-9104. 

“EVENING IN SIBERIA presented by Socks for Sibera on Tuesday, 

May 22 at 7 p.m. in Dugan Hall, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 

10 Milk St., West Brookfi eld. A review of our organization’s history 

including slide and video presentations of visits to Siberia 

along with current events and plans for supporting the children 

in the future. Russian cultural items will also be on display. Light 

refreshments will be served and this event is free, although free 

will donations are always welcome! Please call 508-637-1248 or 

email us at socksforsiberia@charter.net. 


Ronald L. Gamache, 77 

STURBRIDGE – Ronald L. Gamache, 77, died 

early Saturday morning, May 5, 2012 in the Radius 

Healthcare Center, Southbridge, having been released 

from his earthly duties and welcomed in peace and 

grace to his heavenly home. He leaves his wife of 57 

years, Florianne M. (Desrosiers) Gamache; two sons, 

Gregory J. Gamache and his wife Violeta of Sturbridge, 

and Thomas P. Gamache and his wife Juliet 

of Aurora CO; two daughters Anita Marie Tirkot and 

her husband John of Springfi eld and Jeanne Lockhart 

of Southbridge; six grandchildren, Ryan Gamache, 

Jacob Gamache, Joshua Belanger, Natalya 

Tirkot, Gabrielle Tirkot, and Victoria Lockhart and 

many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 

six brothers and one sister. He was born in Worcester 

the son of Leopold and Anita Gamache. He was a 

graduate of the former Boys Trade School in Worcester. 

Ronald worked as a machinist at “T” Tool and Die in 

Southbridge many years. He later worked as a greeter 

at Wal-Mart for six years. Ronald enjoyed the outside, 

he loved fi shing, hunting, gardening, rock collecting and 

tending to his fruit trees. Ronald served valiantly for 

many years in a variety of leadership roles in the Church 

of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fi rst in Worcester 

and later as Bishop of the Oxford Ward in that town. 

As an Elder and then as a High Priest in the Church, 

he led and inspired members of the Ward, its Bishopric 

and Ward Council, and performed sacred ordinances in 

both the Washington, D.C., and Boston, Mass., Temples, 

where he served faithfully until recent illnesses 

prevented him from doing so. He is remembered by 

Ward and Stake members as a faithful follower of his 

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and as an example of the 

commandment to “love thy neighbor as thyself.” He will 

be missed by his many friends, for whom he served as 

mentor, role model, and a good and faithful servant. His 

funeral service was held May 11, in the Church of Latter-day 

Saints, Oxford. Burial followed in North Cemetery, 

Sturbridge. 

In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the 

Church of Latter-day Saints Perpetual Education Fund, 

c/o President Jim Dusty, 31 Edna Circle, North Brookfi 

eld, MA 01535. The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 

130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, directed arrangements. 

John G. Leach, 95 

WARREN - John G. Leach, 95, died Monday, May 

7, 2012 in the Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care 

Center in West Brookfi eld. 

Mr. Leach was born in Warren in 1916, the youngest 

child and only son of Charles H. and Jessie (Stirling) 

Leach and was predeceased by fi ve older sisters, Irma 

(Leach) Fetter, Marion Leach, Alice Leach, Jessie 

(Leach) Guy, and May (Leach) Dunbar. 

He graduated from Warren High School in 1933 

as class president and studied commercial and advertising 

art in Boston, then worked in the defense sales 

department at the Warren Steam Pump Co. where his 

grandfather, John G, Leach, for whom he was named, 

had been one of the founders and the fi rst president. In 

1938, he went to New York, where he became a promotional 

writer at Westinghouse International and then at 

McGraw-Hill Publishing, after which he joined Moore- 

Robbins Publishing and became managing editor of Advertising 

Agency Magazine. In 1955, he joined Batten, 

Barton, Durstine & Osborne Advertising in that agency’s 

Public Relations department, becoming manager of 

the department in 1962. Traveling in Mexico and the 

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Caribbean and to Europe, he became very interested in 

archaeology and the history of western civilization and 

in 1971, at the age of 55 he moved to Athens, Greece, 

where he lived for 20 years, indulging his interest in 

the past and traveling extensively in Western Europe, 

North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. He returned 

to Warren in 1991 at the age of 75, serving for 

several years as secretary of the Warren Historical Commission 

and once telling an interviewer, “Emotionally, I 

never left Warren”. He never married and is survived 

by several nieces, including Marion (Guy) Zurmuhlen 

Cahill of Coventry, CT., Elizabeth (Guy) Worthington 

of East Brookfi eld, MA., Carolyn (Guy) Godbout Weigel 

of Cocoa, FL., Jane (Dunbar) Aldridge of Steubenville, 

OH and one nephew, David L. Guy, of Harvard, 

MA. There will be no funeral services or calling hours. 

In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to 

the Warren Public Library or to the Warren Historical 

Commission, both P. O. Box 937, Warren, MA 01083- 

0937 or to any charity of the donor’s choice. Varnum 

Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfi eld 

is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Leopold M. “Mike” 

Truhel, 82 

NORTH BROOKFIELD - 

Leopold M. “Mike” Truhel, 82, 

of Elm Street passed away peacefully 

at home with his family at 

his side. He was born in Ware, 

MA the son of the late Alexandra 

and Zofi a (Zcloinowicz) Truhel 

and lived in North Brookfi eld all his life. He leaves his 

wife of 60 years Mary L. (Prizio) Truhel; three children, 

Deborah Jennette and her husband Peter, Cynthia 

Hanrahan and her husband Brian; son Joseph Truhel; 

6 grandchildren, Jennifer and Ashley Harvey, Dennis 

Jennette, Laura (Jennette) Howe and Kelly and Sean 

Hanrahan. He was predeceased by four brothers, a 

sister, and several nieces and nephews. He graduated 

from North Brookfi eld High School class of 1949. Mike 

worked as an Insurance Agent and at Wyman Gordan 

where he retired after 30 years of service. He served 

as the Town Treasurer of North Brookfi eld for several 

years. Mike enjoyed fi shing, gardening and watching 

the local High School baseball and basketball games. 

He was also an avid Red Sox fan. Mike looked forward 

to planning his annual clam bakes and chicken BBQ’s 

for his family and friends. The funeral was held on May 

8 with a Mass in St. Josephs Church, N. Brookfi eld. 

Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery. In Lieu of 

fl owers donations may be made in his name to the North 

Brookfi eld Fire Dept. or the North Brookfi eld Rescue 

Squad, P.O. Box 73, North Brookfi eld, MA 01535. To 

offer a condolence or share a memory please visit Pillsburyfuneralhome.com 

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Turley Publications will gladly print obituaries with 

a photo free of charge. Please contact Editor 

Tim Kane at tkane@turley.com 

or 413-967-3505 for more information. 

The Family of 

Francis “Rocky” Mundell 

wishes to thank all of our relatives, 

neighbors and friends for the prayers, 

Masses, flowers, donations, food and 

words of comfort expressed to us at the 

loss of our father and brother. 

Thank you to Varnum Funeral Home 

and Father Daniel Becker. 

You have all been a great consolation 

to us during this difficult time. 

Lisa Mundell, Priscilla Mundell 

and Family


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ALL NEW PLUSH top Queen 

mattress and box still in plastic. 

Was $599, Sell for $299. 

(413)885-3065. Rt. 20, Palmer. 

ANTIQUE AND PERIOD chairs – 

Restored with new woven seats – 

Many styles and weaves available. 

Call (413)267-9680. 

CAR FOR SALE ‘95 Lumina, 

130,000 miles, tires and body 

good condition. Runs great. New 

sticker. Sell for $950. Call Chuck 

(413)283-9729. 

FISHING BOAT FOR sale. 

Salt/Fresh water, deep hull 16’ 

Starcraft Aluminum with 85 HP 

Johnson outboard on a steel “Cox” 

trailer. Take it for a Test Drive end 

of May- beginning of June. $2,000 

(413)231-7199. 

GREEN CORDWOOD FOR sale 

150 p/CD cut, split and delivered. 

Also looking for standing timber. 

Top price paid (413)277-0074. 

QUEEN PILLOW TOP mattress 

set, brand NEW in plastic, Must 

Sell! $150 call or text Dan 413- 

282-8360 

SANYO 32” TV w/stand $50; 

Kenwood 5.1 Channel surround 

sound component system 

w/stereo cabinet $50; Beige 

loveseat $50. Call (508)867-4546. 

T-SHIRTS CUSTOM PRINTED. 

$5.50 heavyweight. “Gildan,” min. 

order of 36 pcs. HATS, embroidered 

$6.00. Free catalog. 

(800)242-2374. Berg Sportswear. 

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ANTIQUES AT KING Creek Farm 

opens Mothers Day Weekend, 

May 12 & 13, 9 to 5. All the 

wonderful finds you've come to 

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FRI 5/11, SAT. 5/12, 2780 Boston 

Road, Wilbraham 7:30-4. Oak roll 

top desk, spinning wheel, glass, 

baby, misc. 

FRI., SAT., SUNDAY 5/11-5/13, 

Rain or Shine, 9-3, 32 Boston 

Road (Route 67) Palmer. All 

household goods available, 

antique furniture, tools, desks, 

tires. 

HARDWICK ESTATE SALE 

61 High Street, 

Sat. 5/12, 9-5 

Ethan Allen tables & chairs, 

hutch, cabinets, 3 pc wall unit, 3 

BR sets, shelves, clocks, lamps, 

linens, couches, 

Curio full of Hummels, 

much more. This is a one day 

sale, don’t miss it! 

Darlene Atkinson & Associates. 

KEV’S BARNYARD 

FLEA MARKET 

Also Furniture 

Wednesday - Sunday 

10AM - 4:30PM 

#185 Route 202, 

Granby, MA 

(413)467-1722 

DEALER SPACE 

www.kevsbarnyard.com 

SATURDAY MAY 12 8-4 Lots of 

good stuff. 3044 Palmer Street, 

(Rt. 181) Bondsville. 

WILBRAHAM DKG SCHOLAR- 

SHIP benefit tag sale at Green 

Acres Fruit Farm, 868 Main Street 

5/18-5/19 Raindate 5/20 9-4 

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Firewood 

**FOUNTAIN FIREWOOD** 2 

YRS. SEASONED Red & White 

Oak, Mixed Hardwood $200. 

Green $180. 1-4 cords. Cut, split, 

delivered. Monson (413)657-6143. 

ALL RED & WHITE OAK, over a 

cord guaranteed. Cut, split and 

prompt delivery. $180 Call D & D 

Cordwood (413)348-4326. 

ALL SEASONED HARDWOOD 

cut, split and delivered. Prompt 

delivery. MC/Visa Westview 

Farms 111 East Hill Road, 

Monson (413)267-9631. 

CORDWOOD 48 YRS in business 

Seasoned hardwood cut, split, 

delivered $190/ cord 128 cu.ft. 3 

cord minimum. Call (413)283- 

4977. 

FIREWOOD 

Fresh cut & split $150.00. 

Seasoned cut & split $220.00 

All hardwood. 

*Also have seasoned softwood for 

outdoor boilers (Cheap). 

Quality & volumes guaranteed!! 

New England Forest Products 

(413)477-0083. 

LOG LENGTH FIREWOOD for 

sale. Approx. 7 cords per truck 

load. $650 delivered locally. Price 

subject to change. Also specialize 

in heat treated kiln dried firewood. 

Insect free. Dryness guaranteed 

Premium Hardwood Pellets $235 

per ton. Cash and Carry. 1-800- 

373-4500. 

PARTIALLY SEASONED FIRE- 

WOOD 99% oak. Call for early 

deals! Cut, split, delivered. Also 

shavings for animal bedding. 

Buying standing timber (413)244- 

0035 Kevin Blaine. 

PARTIALLY SEASONED OAK & 

HARD WOODS. Cut, split, 

delivered. 2, 3 & 4 cord loads. 

R.T. Smart & Sons. 1-413-267- 

3827. 

Health/Beauty Aids 

PELVIC/TRANSVAGINAL 

MESH? DID you undergo 

transvaginal placement of mesh 

for pelvic organ prolapse or stress 

urinary incontinence between 

2005 and present time? If the 

patch required removal due to 

complications, you may be entitled 

to compensation. Call Johnson 

Law and speak with female staff 

members. 1-800-535-5727. 

Miscellaneous 

AVIATION 

MAINTENANCE/AVIONICS 

Graduate in 15 months. FAA 

approved; financial aid if qualified. 

Job placement assistance. Call 

National Aviation Academy Today! 

1-(800)292-3228 or NAA.edu 

HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFT- 

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for straightening, leveling, 

foundation and wood frame 

repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN/ 

www.woodfordbros.com 

MAHIC#155877; CTHIC#571557; 

RICRB#22078. 

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Musical Instruments 

CLARINET/FLUTE/VIOLIN/TRUM 

PET/Trombone/Amplifier/Fender 

Guitar, $69 each. Cello/Upright 

Bass/Saxophone/French 

Horn/Drums, $185 ea. 

Tuba/Baritone Horn/Hammond 

Organ. Others 4 sale. 1-516-377- 

7907. 

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Planes, chisels, saws, levels, 

etc. Call Ken 413-433-2195. Keep 

your vintage tools working and get 

MONEY. 

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CASH PAID FOR older guitars, 

banjos, mandolins, guitar amplifiers. 

Any condition. Fender, Martin, 

Gibson, National Guild, Dobro, 

Gretch, etc. (NEW PHONE) 413- 

335-1634. 

CASH PAID. WANTED- Old rosaries, 

religious medals & items. Old 

paper items, letters & envelopes, 

old photos, prints & pictures. 

Buying many types of older items, 

Check the attic & cellar. Call cell 

anytime (413)237-3751. 

LEE’S COINS AND jewelry. 

Buying, selling gold and silver. 239 

West Main Street, East Brookfield 

9-6 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 

(508)637-1236. (508)341-6355. 

NEW ENGLAND ESTATE PICK- 

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Alley” We are buying all types of 

Antiques and Collectibles!! Simply 

bring your items in for a Free 

Evaluation and/ or Cash Offer!! All 

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jewelry, costume and estate pcs., 

wrist/ pocket watches, class ring, 

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sets, trays, trophies, etc., Coins of 

all sorts, Proof sets, Silver dollars 

and other coinage collections! All 

types of Old Advertising Signs, 

Military items to include Daggers, 

Swords, Bayonets, guns, medals, 

uniforms, etc. Old toys, train sets, 

dolls, metal trucks, old games, 

model car kits from the ‘60s, old 

bicycles, motorcycles, pedal 

cars, Matchbox, action figures, 

Pre-1970’s Baseball cards, comic 

books, etc.! Old picture frames, 

prints and oil paintings, old 

fishing equipment, lures, tackle 

boxes! Post Card albums, old 

coke machines, pinball, juke 

boxes, slot machines, musical 

instruments, guitars of all types, 

banjos, horns, accordions, etc. 

Old cameras, microscopes, 

telescopes, etc. This is a general 

list of some items that can be 

worth Real Money. Just like on 

T.V. We buy all things seen on 

“Pickers” and the “Pawn Shop” 

shows!! Call or Bring your items 

in to our 4,500 square foot store!! 

64 Main Street., Monson (“The 

Old Bowling Alley”) We are your 

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in the Antique Business! Prompt 

Courteous Service! Open Daily 

10:00- 5:00 Sun. 12:00- 5:00 

(413)267-3729. 

Wanted To Buy 

WANTED: MUSICAL INSTRU- 

MENTS, Accordions and sound 

equipment in any condition. Cash 

Paid! Gordon Lasalle Music - 

Southbridge MA Call (508)765- 

9352 

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Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions 

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Bob (413) 374-6175 

lic. & ins. or Jen (413) 244-5112 

Services 

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A AND D HAULING. Affordable, 

Dependable Removal at its best! 

Real Estate closings our specialty. 

Will clean homes, attics, cellars 

and barns. *Demo work and metal 

removal at discounted rates. 10% 

discount with ad. Free estimates. 

413-477-0213 (business) 

413-575-7961 (cell) 

ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY SERV- 

ICES C.S.I.A. Certified and 

Insured. Sweeping chimneys year 

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ACE CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Cleanings, 

inspections, repairs, caps, 

liners, waterproofing, rebuilds. 

Gutterbrush Installations. Local 

family owned since 1986. HIC 

#118355. Fully insured. (413)547- 

8500. 

AFFORDABLE REMOVAL SERV- 

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Cleaned, moving and odd jobs 

including yard clean-up. Free 

estimates. (413)627-8717, 

(413)657-0343. 

AFFORDABLE POOL OPEN- 

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maintenance for above and 

inground swimming pools. Free 

estimates. Please call (413)250- 

3776. Please contact Jackie B. 

ALL JUNK REMOVED. Appliances, 

TV’s, monitors, tires, 

furnaces. Cellars, attics, moving, 

demolition work performed. Sofas 

$35.00, mattresses $20.00. 

(413)262-5082 (508)867-2564 

Paying for old autos/ trucks. 

ALL SEAL ASPHALT. Asphalt 

maintenance unlimited, hot crack 

repairs, seal coating, line marking. 

Experience and quality. Call Jerry 

(413)348-4805. 

ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! 

Basement waterproofing, finishing, 

repairs, crawl spaces, humidity & 

mold control. Free estimates! 

From Waterproofing to Finishing. 

Basement Systems 

(877)864-2115 

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Water Filtration 

Do you have bad water? 

Army of 1 will treat all water 

problems!! 

New Installations 

Servicing all equipment 

Service plans are available 

Well tank and pump service 

James Morse, North Brookfield, 

MA. (774)200-0225 

jmorse6207@yahoo.com 

BARRE ROOFING SPECIALIST 

Joe Rivard, over 25 years 

experience, residential & 

commercial, licensed and insured, 

free estimates, work guaranteed. 

Lic. #141532. 978-355-6947. 

BRONZE STAR SERVICES, LLC 

bobcat work, retaining walls, 

patios, Spring clean-up, loaming, 

seeding. WEEKLY lawncare services. 

Insured. Call Fran (413)575- 

7573. 

CHAIR SEAT WEAVING & 

refinishing - cane, fiber rush & 

splint - Classroom instructor, 20 + 

years experience. Call Walt at 

(413)267-9680 for estimate. 

CHIMNEY SERVICES: CLEAN- 

INGS, caps, dampers, repairs 

including masonry and liners. The 

best for less!!! Worcester to 

Pittsfield. 508-245-1501, 413-650- 

0126 

DRIVEWAYS, OIL AND stone, 

durable but inexpensive. Choice of 

colors, also driveway repair and 

trucking available. Fill/ Loam/ 

Gravel. Call J. Fillion Liquid 

Asphalt (413)668-6192. 

Services 

DRYWALL AND CEILINGS, 

plaster repair. Drywall hanging. 

Taping & complete finishing. All 

ceiling textures. Fully insured. 

Jason at Great Walls. 

(413)563-0487 

FREE METAL PICKUP appliances, 

tractors, furnaces, a/c, 

swingsets, lawnmowers, water 

heaters, washers, dryers, wood 

stoves. Will pay for cars. Junk & 

rubbish removed for a fee. 

(508)867-2564. 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

One call does it all 

Storm Clean-up 

Remodeling, 

Roof Repairs, 

Excavating 

Fully insured. Free estimates. 

Reasonable rates 

www.rlhenterprises.net 

(413)668-6685. 

HANDYMAN, PAINTING, TILE 

work, carpentry, home improvements, 

repairs, new work. Call Gil 

for estimate. Fully licensed and 

insured (413)323-0923. 

HOME THEATER, AV Tech. 

(Cert. ISF/HAA). The only Cert. 

Installers in this area. Put in 

theater for you or install a Plasma 

the right way. Sales, service. 413- 

374-8000, 413-374-8300. 

www.a-v-tech.com 

Local drum set instructor 

accepting new students 

Working professional drum kit and 

snare drum instructor with more 

than 30 years of performance 

experience seeks additional 

beginner and intermediate level 

students living near Ware, 

Tantasqua, David Prouty and 

Quaboag school regions. Rates 

are very reasonable at $30 for a 

45-minute lesson. Lesson fees 

include costs for all charts, CDs 

and handouts, learning and 

improving how to sight-read notes, 

four-way limb control, dynamics, 

rudiments, and using your own 

ears with my play-along tracks for 

interpretive playing and soloing in 

jazz, rock, blues, and funk styles. 

Willing to travel to student’s home 

to offer weekly or twice monthly 

lessons in the evening or on the 

weekends. Professional school 

band director references, current 

student list, and full CORI check 

available upon request. Call 508- 

867-5985 for more details. 

PAINT AND PAPER Over 25 

years experience. Free estimates. 

References. Lic #086220. Please 

call Kevin 978-355-6864. 

PLUMBING JOBS DONE by fast 

and accurate master plumber. 

Small jobs welcome. Cheap hourly 

rate. LC9070 Paul 413-323-5897. 

ROOF MAINT., MGMT, MA- 

TERIAL. Spring roof cleaning 

special. Removes damaging 

algae, moss, mildew and staining. 

Free estimate includes roof 

inspection. (413)231-3131. 

WE RENOVATE, SELL & 

PURCHASE (any condition) horse 

drawn vehicles such as sleighs, 

carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s 

buggies, driveable or lawn 

ornaments. Some furniture and 

other restoration services 

available. Reasonable prices. 

Quality workmanship. Call 

(413)213-0373 or (413)277-5404 

for estimate and information. 

Demers & Sons 

401 Mill Valley Road 

Rte. 181 (across from 

Mill Valley Golf Course) 

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS. RE- 

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Ceramic tile, windows, painting, 

wallpapering, textured ceilings, 

siding, roofing, additions. 

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decks siding, windows, 

kitchens/baths, finished 

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REASONABLE RATES, DRY- 

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Residential ZONE for $24.00 for 20 words plus 

50¢ for additional words. Add $5 for a second ZONE. 

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Landscaping 

*A-1 RICK BERGERON LAWN* 

CARE 

Spring Clean-ups 

Overseeding 

Mowing & Landscaping 

Loader and Backhoe 

Trucking 

Wood Chipping 

Over 25 yrs. in business 

All Calls Returned 

413-283-3192 

A PERFECT LAWN 

spring and fall clean ups 

weekly/ bi-weekly mowing 

seasonal contracts 

new installs, over seeding 

mulching, tree cutting & pruning 

heavy equipment, hardscaping 

drainage problems 

we do the work so you can enjoy 

your yard 

free estimates 

413-283-lawn(5296) 

ACM. HYDROSEEDING, LOAM, 

bobcat, fieldstone walls, retaining 

wall systems, pavers, trex decks, 

mulch and plantings. Waterfalls 

and ponds. ACMBUILDING.COM 

(413)348-9826. 

ALL SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. 

Specializing in shrub and tree 

trimming, (2011 storm repair and 

removal, arborvitae/ hemlocks) 

grass cutting, landscape design, 

Spring and Fall cleanups and 

removal. Mulch, stone, loam 

deliveries, also small loader and 

back hoe service, snowplowing. 

Professional and fully insured. 

Please call Bob (413)538-7954, 

(413)537-5789. 

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Landscaping 

GROUND SABLE BARK Mulch: 

Pure organic bark mulch from our 

sawmill, not a blend! $34/ yd 

loaded at our sawmill, loading 

charge applies on 4 yd and less, 

$40.00 delivery charge within 10 

miles of sawmill. 4 yd-20 yd 

delivery available. Canadian Tree 

Expert Inc., Rt. 9, Ware. 413-967- 

6553, (413)531-8337. 

HYDROSEEDING AND LAND- 

SCAPE Construction. Retaining 

walls, walkways, patios, erosion 

control, skid steer work, fencing, 

plantings, loam, trenching, etc. 

Free estimates. Medeiros. 

(413)267-4050. 

LAWN MOWING, SPRING clean 

up, rototilling, power washing, 

attics, cellars, garage cleaned. 

Small paint jobs, mulching, shrub 

and tree trimming (413)533-0739. 

SCREENED LOAM: SCREENED 

to 3/8, no pesticides. $20.00 yd. 

loaded at sawmill, $20 loading fee 

for 4 yds and less, $29.00 yd 

delivered within 10 miles of 

sawmill, 8 yd minimum for free 

delivery, 4 yd orders $40 delivery 

charge within 10 miles. Canadian 

Tree Expert Inc., Rt. 9, Ware. 413- 

967-6553, (413)531-8337. 

TRACTOR FOR HIRE 

•Backhoe/ loader 

•Brushhogging and field mowing 

•Specializing in medium and small 

jobs 

•Low hourly rates- 7 days per 

week 

SCREENED LOAM 

•Special- Delivered and Spread 

$28/yd (15 yd minimum) 

Delivery only- call for price 

•Volume discounts 

(413)530-0256 

Lawn & Garden 

*COMPOSTED LOAM* 3/8 

screened, $22/yd. deliv., 10 yd 

min.; 3/4 screened $20/yd. deliv, 

15 yd. min. No additives, fillers or 

by products. Local deliv. to 

Oakham and surrounding towns 

only. Oakham = $2/yd. discount. 

Eliott Starbard 508-882-0140. 

10% SENIOR DISCOUNT Brush, 

small tree removal, Spring 

cleaning, mowing, organic & 

chemical fertilizing. No mess left 

behind. Free estimates. Call Chad 

(508)769-8242. 

COMPLETE LAWN CARE. 

Clean-up, mowing, pruning, 

seeding, planting, mulch, loam, 

fertilizing. Brush and tree removal. 

Belchertown, Amherst area. Call 

Ed (413)687-8652. 

PRIVACY HEDGE CEDAR tree 

$7.50 windbreaks, installation and 

other species available. Mail 

order. Delivery. We serve ME, NH, 

CT, MA, NJ, NY, VT. 

discounttreefarm.com, 1-800-889- 

8238. 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Care 

• Trimming 

• Pruning 

• Storm Damage 

Lawn & Garden 

PROFESSIONAL ROTOTILLING 

FOR the home gardener. Average 

established garden, $25.00. Free 

estimates. Available any time. 

Ludlow, Palmer, Belchertown 

areas. 413-283-4029 

ROTOTILLER FOR HIRE $25 

minimum fee + 20¢ a square ft. No 

job too small. Local areaweekends 

only. Call Bill (413)221- 

0421. 

Pools 

ABC POOL & SPA A+ Rated BBB 

Member. License #150679. 

Insurance, workmans Comp. 

employer. Great deals on Gli, 

Merlyn, above & inground pool 

liners, liner changes, pool 

installations & removal, openings, 

leak detection. Mark Kirk owner, 

7am to 7pm (413)531-4192. 

AFFORDABLE POOL OPEN- 

INGS, cover pumping, tear downs, 

filter repair, new/used filters, 

motors, weekly vacs, chemicals. 

Call to schedule LaRue (413)583- 

7890 (413)386-8557 

Legal Services 

BANKRUPTCY LEGAL 

SERVICES 

Are your debts overwhelming? 

Need Loan Modification help? 

Stop calls and protect your 

assets. Find out what options 

are available. Reasonable 

rates. Payment plans available. 

A federally approved “debt relief 

agency” providing debt and 

bankruptcy counseling. 

Attorney Carrie Naatz, West 

Springfield, 413-336-8300. 

NEED A GOOD LAWYER? 

Attorney Kevin Jourdain can help! 

Bankruptcy, Driver’s licenses, 

Personal Injury, Wills. 

An Affordable General Practice. 

Free Initial Consultation. 

(413)539-8000. 

We are a debt relief agency and 

help people file for bankruptcy 

under the bankruptcy code. 

www.attorneykevinjourdain.com 

Masonry 

STONEMASON SPECIALIZING 

IN dry stone walls, walkways, 

seating areas. 35 years 

experience Europe/ USA. Member 

of Stone Foundation Organization. 

kjfkam@yahoo.com; 

www.internationalstonemason.com 

Kenn Kaminski (413)572-6808. 

Painting 

KEEP IT PAINTING– Klems 

excellent exterior painting. 

Interiors too. Specializing in all 

aspects of quality painting and 

staining. 25 years experience. 

Free consultation. Steve (413)477- 

8217 

No Job too Big or too Small 

Fast Service 

Insured 

Call Today 

413-262-2861 

Painting 

ALBEE AND SONS PAINTING 

has been in Business for 

Over 40 Years. We Offer 

Free Estimates and are 

Fully Insured. Services that 

We Offer are: Interior/Exterior 

Painting, Staining, Texture 

Ceilings, Sheetrock, 

Power Washing, Wallpaper 

Removal, and Minor Carpentry 

Please Call 

Brian (413) 363-2897 

or John (413) 313-6262 

for Your Free Estimate Today 

Plumbing 

LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222 

Products That Assist 

ELDERLY and DISABLED 

Satisfy Your Needs 

IMPROVE YOUR COMFORT 

IMPROVE YOUR LIFE 

(413)668-5299 

Roofing 

A HOLE IN your roof to a Whole 

New Roof! Specializing in hard to 

find leaks. Call N.P. Home 

Improvements for your roofing 

needs. Storm damage experts. 

(413)532-7603 

AFFORDABLE, ONE DAY 

ROOFING ALL types of roofs, 

shingle and torch down. Asphalt 

roofing specialist. E.P.D.M., 

T.P.O. Roofs framed and repaired, 

rafters plywood etc. we beat all 

prices! Fast, neat, dependable. 

Over 30 years experience. All 

work guaranteed. License 

#CS97023 (413)237-5075 Daniel 

A. Kiley Builders, LLC, Springfield, 

MA. Major credit cards accepted. 

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle, 

flat and slate. Call Local 

Builders (413)626-5296. Complete 

roofing systems and repairs. 

Fully licensed and insured. MA CS 

#102453. Lifetime warranty. 

Senior Discount. 

ROOF MAINT., MGMT., MA- 

TERIAL. Senior veteran, ADA 

Discounts. Mention this ad. 

Additional 10% off labor. Free 

estimates. Fully insured. (413)231- 

3131. 

Tree Work 

A A A1 - JAY’S TREE SERVICE, 

affordable prices, tree removal, 

hazard tree removal, cordwood, 

stump grinding. We’re insured for 

your protection. Don’t be fooled, 

ask to see a policy, free estimates. 

Mon.-Sun. Call Jay. 413-283- 

6374. 

AFFORDABLE STUMP GRIND- 

ING. Fast, dependable service. 

Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 

Joe Sablack. 1-413-436-9821 Cell 

1-413-537-7994 

KEN’S TREE SERVICE AND 

LAND CLEARING. We also do 

Landscaping/ stonework. Fully 

insured. Free Estimate. Cordwood 

available. 

(774)452-2950. 

(413)436-7262, 

Pets 

RETIRED RACING 

GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE 

FOR ADOPTION 

spayed/neutered, wormed, 

shots, heartworm checked, 

teeth cleaned 

Greyhound Options Inc. 

Force – 3 y.o. red/white male, 

easy-going, friendly, seems to be 

cat safe 

Sarah – 20 months old, fawn 

brindle female, had an eye injury 

and will be seeing an eye 

specialist , quiet, a real snuggler, 

likes stuffed toys, seems to be cat 

safe 

Sue – 4 1/2 y.o. brindle female, 

lively, fun-loving, not sure about 

cats yet 

Trent – 3 1/2 y.o., black male, 

easy to please, laid back, happygo-lucky, 

seems to be cat safe 

Truman – 3 y.o. brindle male, 

lovable, easy to please, fast 

learner, sits for treats, seems to be 

cat safe 

Pets 

Call Mary (413) 566-3129 or 

Claire (413) 967-9088 or see us 

May 12 at Dave's Pet City, 

Northampton and Petco in 

Enfield, 11 am - 1 p.m 

www.greyhoundoptions.org 

Horses 

TWO- ROUGH BOARD run out 

stalls with own pasture $75 each. 

One private run out stall with own 

tack and grain area. (413)348- 

3710. Belchertown area available. 

Help Wanted 

AVON Up to 50% profit. 1-800- 

258-1815. avonnh@aol.com 

BROOKHAVEN ASSISTED 

CARE 

PART-TIME 

CNA/HHA/Shift Aides/Kitchen. 

Must be energetic, organized, 

well groomed and reliable. 

Apply 9am- 4pm weekdays 

19 West Main St., 

West Brookfield. 

Call Nancy (508) 612-7525. 

Call Center 

Great temp to hire opportunities in 

Springfield, MA! 2nd shift available 

(8 hour shifts start between 2pm - 

6pm). Apply online at 

www.unitedpersonnel.com 

EOE/AA 

CASE MANAGER HAPHOUS- 

ING, a multi-service regional nonprofit 

housing agency, is searching 

for 3 case managers for our 

Disaster Recovery Team to support 

the work of the Long Term 

Recovery Boards in Springfield, 

West Springfield and Brimfield 

area on an outreach basis to 

assist people affected by the June 

1, 2011 tornado with any unmet 

needs. Responsibilities include 

assessment, triage, and coordination 

of services amongst local, 

state and federal agencies, and 

volunteer groups, referral, problem 

solving and case management. 

Strong candidates will have 

related experience, knowledge of 

social service and community 

programs, excellent communication, 

organizational, computer 

skills and reliable transportation. 

Positions run until December 15, 

2012 with a possibility of extension 

to April 1, 2013. Bi-lingual 

(Spanish/English) preferred for 

some positions. 40 hrs/wk, wage 

range $13.75 to $16.10/HR plus 

excellent benefits. Send cover 

letter and resume to 

HR@haphousing.org or Human 

Resources, 322 Main Street, 

Springfield, MA 01105. 

HAP is an EOE/AA employer that 

does not discriminate on the basis 

of race, color, religion, sex, 

handicap, or national origin. 

CLASS 1 LICENSED Cosmetologist 

part time or full time. Apply in 

person 2370 Main Street, West 

Warren. 

DRIVER FOR SCHOOL Van. 

Hiring in your area. 4-6 hours/ day, 

AM and PM route. Must be good 

with children and have 7+ years 

safe driving experience. Average 

$13+/ hour. Call Van Pool 

Transportation (978)355-2121 for 

application. 

GENERAL OFFICE POSITION 

Word, Excel, Photoshop experience 

a must. 40 hrs/benefits. 

Graphic design experience a plus. 

Apply in person: F & D Tool, 2044 

Bridge St., Three Rivers. 

QUABOAG APARTMENTS 

WANTS someone to trim and 

mow lawn. Call (508)637-1520. 

THE REWARDS ARE ENDLESSbecome 

a Foster Parent! Call 

today to learn about working with 

children and adolescents with 

special emotional needs. $350 

weekly tax free stipend. Call 

Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care 

at 413-734-2493. See us on 

facebook! 

Help Wanted 

Become a Foster Parent 

and enhance the lives of abused or neglected children 

or teens. Earn $1500/mo tax-free. Excellent 

training, support and weekly supervision. 

~Must have car and bedroom space~ 

Western MA 413-439-9000 

or email inquiries to 

darespringfield@darefamily.org 

Central MA 508-755-7100 

or email inquiries to 

dareworcester@darefamily.org 

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS 

Home Health Aides 

C.N.A 

Homemakers 

R.N 

Needed in the Palmer, Brimfield, 

Chicopee and 

Springfield areas. 

Call 

1-413-592-4600 

Fax 

1-413-592-0605 

Email 

jrodriguez@mrhhc.com 

REAL ESTATE SALES Positions 

Available In Growing Firm. Will 

train. We offer the real estate 

licensing course w/tuition reimbursement 

to qualified agents. Call 

Art Ferrara at Landmark, REAL- 

TORS for details 413-348-5827. 

Course starts May 19th. 

RIDE WANTED THREE Rivers to 

WalMart 7-4 PM Saturday/ 

Sunday, 2-11 PM Tuesday/ Weds. 

Will pay. Call (413)283-3490. 

STADLER “ACE” HARDWARE, 

Belchertown. Full time person lumber 

yard area. Forklift experience, 

truck driving skills preferred. 

Rescreening and reglazing windows 

and doors. Weekends a 

must. Call David (413)323-4521. 

TOWN OF WARE Notice of job 

opportunity. Applications for summer 

employment at Reed Memorial 

Pool are now being accepted. 

Applicants must be certified in 

Lifeguarding and/or Swimming 

instruction (WSI). Applications 

may be obtained at the Ware 

Town Hall. Applications are to be 

sent to the Ware Park Department, 

126 Main St., Ware, MA 

01082. Applications will be accepted 

until May 21, 2012. The Town 

of Ware is an affirmative action/equal 

opportunity employer. 

Real Estate 

REAL ESTATE 

ASSOCIATES 

JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER 

See thousands of homes 

for sale 

24 hours a day 

7 days a week at 

www.gravelrealestate.com 

Thinking of selling? 

Call us today for a 

no cost, no obligation 

market value on 

your home! 

Evenings call: 

APRIL ADAMS 413-495-2276 

COURTNEY SHAW 413-289-4450 

MERRIE BROWN 413-668-8190 

KAYE BOOTHMAN 413-477-6624 

VALARIE WILLIAMS 413-658-5471 

TINA BURKE 978-434-6000 

JILL GRAVEL 413-364-7353 

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OWNED SINCE 1958” 

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BELCHERTOWN – Nice 3BR Ranch 

in great country setting. Needs some 

TLC but well worth it. Additional 22 

acres abuts property that could be 

sold as a package deal. (71375043) 

$217,500 

NEW LISTING 

BELCHERTOWN – Renovated 

2BR Mobile Home in 2004-2007 

w/ lovely 16x20 addition: New 

windows, roof, electric, plumbing, 

kitchen w/ HW floor, carpeting and 

garage added in 2007. $104,500 

NEW LISTING 

WARREN – Lovely Victorian with 

mixed use: Prime Commercial/ 

Residential Zoning could be many 

business ventures or three-family 

Home. (71375754) $259,000 

WARE – Very well maintained twofamily 

Home with 4BR, 2 full and 2 

half baths. Great sized rooms and 

close to town center. Great tenants-earn 

extra income! (71256957) 

$150,000 

BELCHERTOWN – Great 2-Family 

in center of town, 2 car garage 

attached,Owner occupied and well 

cared for. Great value for owner/ 

investor,move in ready, new roof. 

(71345011) $190,000 

PALMER – Updated 2 Family w/ 

newer roof, siding & windows & 2 

car garage w/ storage. All this plus 

separate utilities & low operating 

costs & you have a good investment. 

(71368648) $195,000 

Jones Group Realtors 

Amherst 413-549-3700 

Belchertown 323-7295 

Northampton 413-585-0400 

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TOOMEY-LOVETT 

109 West St. 

Ware, MA 01082 

www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com 

413-967-6326 

800-486-2121 

NEW LISTINGS: 

PALMER: Cape home located on 

country road, handicap accessible, 

some updates done, handy to 

Pike. In home office setup. 

$229,000 

WARE: Affordable two bedroom 

Ranch, new kitchen, 12x22 deck 

overlooking back yard, Enclosed 

front porch for additional space. 

$104,000 

WEST BROOKFIELD: Efficient 

and unique Waterfront home with 

145’ frontage on Lake Wickaboag. 

Great summer getaway. $190,000 

WARE: Move in ready two unit 

home with wrap around porch, 

detached garage. Some updates, 

one acre near downtown. 

$185,000 

Dorrinda 

O’Keefe-Shea 978-434-1990 

Glenn Moulton 413-967-5463 

Ruth Vadnais 413-967-6326 

Jill Stolgitis 413-477-8780 

Shalene 

Friedhaber 413-593-6656 

Cindy St. George 413-967-3012 

Janis Quattrocelli 413-250-1639 

Land For Sale 

LAND FOR SALE - 

HARDWICK CENTER. $30,000 

or best reasonable offer for two 

1.9 acre perced building lots. 

Prefer not to split. (413) 265- 

9454. 

Mobile Homes 

DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM 

PALMER, QUABOAG Valley Cooperative 

$29,900, 2 bedrooms, 

a/c, sheds, appliances, furnished, 

new hot water. Price includes coop 

fee. (413)593-9961. 

For Rent 

3 BEDROOM APT. Three Rivers 

$725 per month. First, last 

required. No Pets (413)267-1908. 

ALL REAL ESTATE advertised 

herein is subject to the Federal 

Fair Housing Act, which makes it 

illegal to advertise “any 

preference, limitation, or 

discrimination because of race, 

color, religion, sex, handicap, 

familial status, or national origin, 

or intention to make any such 

preference, limitation, or 

discrimination.” We will not 

knowingly accept any advertising 

for real estate which is in violation 

of the law. All persons are hereby 

informed that all dwellings 

advertised are available on an 

equal opportunity basis. 

BARRE CENTER 1 bedroom 

apartment. Water & sewer incl. No 

pets 1st mo rent & security 

$500/mo. Available 5/1. Call 

(508)882-0110, (508)450-0332. 

PALMER THREE RIVERS. 

Country Manor apartments, 1 

bdrm, $630, 2 bdrm, $730 month. 

All units renov. w/disposal, 

dishwashers, microwave, elec. 

range, carpets. Parking, fishing 

and playground. Cats okay. Call 

(413)283-9472. 

MONSON 1 bedroom apartment 

$550 a month. 1st, last & security. 

No pets. (413)335-5065 

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FOR RENT 

All real estate advertising in this 

newspaper is subject to the Federal 

Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes 

it illegal to advertise any preference, 

limitation or discrimination 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 any such preference, limitation or 

discrimination. 

This newspaper will not knowingly accept 

any advertising 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 an equal 

opportunity basis. To complain about 

discrimination call The Department of 

Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” 

toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. 

area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll 

free number for the hearing impaired is 

1-800-927-9275. 

WARE LARGE, MODERN, 1 BR, 

2nd fl apt. Centrally located. New 

refrigerator and stove, off-street 

parking, laundry hook-ups, heat 

included. No pets. 1st/ last $550 

(413)967-6589. 

PALMER 1BR. $650/MO. 1 mi to 

Pike. Recently renovated. Offstreet 

parking. Utilities not 

included. Available April 1st 

(413)427-2706 

PALMER BONDSVILLE 1 & 2 

bedrooms $650 & $750 mo. 

includes heat & HW, parking 

available, on site laundry. No pets. 

Available now (413)736-8987 

PALMER. 4 BR NICE, CLEAN, 

large kitchen, pantry, yard. Pet 

OK, off-street parking. $1,100 a 

month (413)265-4712, (413)289- 

6247 or (781)235-1739 

For Rent 

HIGHLAND VILLAGE 

APARTMENTS 

First Month’s Rent Free 

Applications now being 

accepted for one, two and 

three bedroom apartments 

•Spacious Townhouses 

with ample closets 

•Updated Kitchens 

•Private Patios 

•Playground 

•Community Room 

•Laundry Facilities 

•Cats Welcome 

For information call 

413-967-3822. EHO 

27 Boulder Drive, Ware, MA 

WARE- 2 BR Apt. Remod. 

Kitch/DR Fam Rm/ LR/ Appl- Off 

St. Parking- 1st/ last/ sec. 

$750.00- Breton Realty 413-283- 

6940 

WARE. LARGE 2 bedroom 

apartment, centrally located, offstreet 

parking. Good credit. $850. 

First and last required. (413)967- 

9527 or (413)477-6422. 

MONSON: SMALL 1 bedroom, 

1st floor, appliances, washer, 

dryer included. $575 + utilities 1st, 

last required (413)267-0246. 

PALMER 2 BR apt., $725/ mo. All 

new, includes stove, refrigerator 

and laundry, off-street parking. No 

pets. Call (413)391-0164. 

PALMER. LG. STUDIO. Laundry 

on premises, off-street parking, 

w/w carpeting, quiet, convenient 

location. (413)454-1201. 

PALMER 2 BEDROOM condo 

$700. (413)262-5245 

www.turley.com 

For Rent 

HILLSIDE VILLAGE 

APARTMENTS 

FIRST MONTH’S RENT 

FREE 

Applications now being 

accepted for one, two and 

three bedroom apartments 

•Heat and hot water included 

•Recently Constructed 

•Ample Closets 

•Fully Applianced 

•Community Room 

•Laundry Facilities 

•Cats Welcome 

•Extra Storage 

•24 Hour Maintainance 

Section 8 Certificates 

Welcome 

For Information call 

(413)967-7755 EHO 

17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA 

WARE 1 & 2 BEDROOM apts. 

available starting at $500 per mo. 

1st and last required. 1 year lease 

required. (413)967-3976. 

WARE 56 NORTH STREET, 2 

bedroom. Available now. 1st floor, 

W/D hook-ups. $695/mo 1st, last, 

security. Cats ok. (978)355-6582 

WARREN- 1 bedroom. Off street 

parking. Call (413)436-5600. 

Vacation Rentals 

MOUNTAINS OF NORTH Carolina. 

Foscoe Rentals. Beat the 

heat! A weekend stay or month 

long getaway. Pets are welcome. 

Cabins, condos, vacation homes. 

1-800-723-7341. 

www.foscoerentals.com 

Vacation Rentals 

WARM WEATHER IS year round 

in Aruba. The water is safe, and 

the dining is fantastic. Walk out to 

the beach. 3-bedroom weeks 

available in May 2012 and more. 

Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: 

carolaction@aol.com for more 

information. 

Auto Parts 

FOUR ALL-SEASON TIRES 

Continental ContiProContact 

P215/60R 16R 94T / Fit Taurus & 

Sable FORD. VG Condition 

Original Cast Aluminum Wheels 

$275.00 or BRO 617-797-1007 

USED AUTO PARTS, 91-day 

guarantee. Large inventory, 

engines, transmissions, radiators, 

tires, glass. Excellent service, junk 

car removal. Amherst-Oakham 

Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road, 

Oakham. 1-800-992-0441. 

Autos Wanted 

$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar 

paid for your unwanted cars, 

trucks, vans, big and small, 

running or not. Call 413-534-5400. 

CASH FOR CARS: Any make, 

model or year. We pay more! 

Running or not. Sell your car or 

truck today. Free towing! Instant 

offer: 1-800-871-0654. 

DONATE YOUR CAR & receive 

free $3,000 grocery savings 

coupons. IRS Tax Deductible. 

Free tow. All cars. Any condition. 

1-855-CURE-KIDS (1-855-287- 

3543). Visit: 

www.ACureforKids.org 

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Love 

in the name of Christ. Free towing 

& non-runners accepted. 800-549- 

2791. Help Us Transform Lives In 

The Name Of Christ. 

You’ll find it 

in the Turley 

Autos Wanted 

SELL YOUR CAR, truck or SUV 

today. All 50 states, fast pick-up 

and payment. Any condition, make 

or model. Call now 1-877-818- 

8848. www.MyCarforCash.net 

Boats 

2- 17 FOOT aluminum canoes 

$150 each. Call (413)977-3254. 

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WARREN – Students from Warren 

and West Brookfi eld celebrated Arbor 

Day on April 27, by planting trees on 

their school grounds. Warren students, 

along with Tree Warden Ken Lacey, 

planted a fl owering Dogwood, and West 

Brookfi eld students planted a Tulip tree 

with Tree Warden Jim DiMaio. 

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Chris Evans 

Mark Ruffalo 

Chris Hemsworth 

Scarlett Johansson 

Taylor Kitsch 

Lynn Collins 

Samantha Morton 

Willem Dafoe 

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Warren Tree Warden Ken Lacey reads the Arbor Day proclamation to Warren 

Elementary third-graders. 

State Rep. Anne Gobi, Tree Warden James DiMaio, Eric Gemborys, Arborist for 

National Grid and Selectman Michael Frew. 

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