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Alfred’s aftermath 

Joy Richard photos 

SPENCER — In the wake of Winter Storm 

Alfred, thousands of Worcester County residents 

were left without power this week, and 

with heavy snow bringing down trees and 

power lines, it looked like it would be a while 

until all power was restored. 

Above, Limbs can bee seen cracked in front of 

a Spencer home. 

Right, A Spencer road is narrowed due to a 

hanging tree limb. 

For the story and more photos, turn to page A9! 

Articles easily approved at Town Meeting 

BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ 

NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT 

SPENCER — Except for a debate 

and close vote on whether to adopt 

a “water conservation and restriction” 

bylaw, 23 budget, bylaw and 

capital expenditure items on the 

Oct. 27 Special Town Meeting warrant 

were easily adopted. 

The water restriction bylaw, 

required by the state and adopted 

after debate at the Town Meeting, 

calls for restrictions on lawn watering 

and washing cars. After a separate 

public hearing on it the night 

before the Special Public Meeting 

vote, officials agreed that the law 

should not apply to residents with 

private wells. 

“We didn’t think we had the right 

to tell people what to do with their 

own well,” said Water 

Commissioner Norman Letendre, 

adding that while the commission 

learned that process by which the 

law was adopted was rushed, he 

thought it should be approved. 

“I don’t see anything unfair in 

it,” he said. “It’s mostly common 

sense.” 

The law would ban lawn watering 

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., which is when 

the evaporation level is at the highest, 

during low-water and drought 

times, officials said. Although the 

law is mandated by the state, 

enforcement would be by the town 

only, officials said. 

Some voters at the Town Meeting 

said they were hesitant to adopt 

more restrictions from the state. 

“When you start putting restrictions 

on something like this, it just 

Turn To MEETING page A13 

BY GUS STEEVES 

STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER 

SPENCER — Well-armed police, 

explosives dogs and a SWAT van 

descended on David Prouty 

Regional High School Wednesday, 

Oct. 26, shutting down the school 

for about four hours after a student 

discovered a live bullet in the cafeteria. 

According to the brief police 

statement afterward by Sgt. John 

Agnew, “the search revealed no 

other ammunition or explosive 

devices.” 

At least one former student outside, 

who was in cell phone contact 

with students inside, said his friend 

therein believed police found 

cocaine and possibly heroin, 

although there were no details. 

“Yesterday, somebody in 

Massachusetts brought a loaded 

gun to school, and I told my friend, 

‘Could you imagine if that happened 

at Prouty?’” said Joshua 

Boynton, a former student now at 

Quinsigamond Community 

BY AMANDA COLLINS 


WEST BROOKFIELD — Around 

this time six years ago, senior center 

director Cindy Norden was 

thinking of her uncle, a soldier who 

died in World War II, when she realized 

the town didn’t do anything to 

honor such heroes on Veterans Day. 

At the time both of her sons, who 

were in the Navy, were stationed 

away from home. 

“I had my own personal connection 

to veterans and I wanted to do 

something for them in town,” she 

said. 

Norden planned the senior center’s 

first annual Veteran’s Dinner 

in 2006, a tradition that she said has 

College. “Today, this happens.” 

He was referring to a West 

Roxbury teen arrested for bringing 

a loaded pistol to school on Oct. 25. 

When asked if he could see that 

happening here, Boynton added, 

“Most definitely, from the way some 

kids act.” 

Although he dropped out a while 

ago, he found out about the incident 

because his mother received the 

school’s ConnectEd Reverse-911 call 

— “Apparently, I’m still in their 

enrollment system,” he said. 

Other people present essentially 

disagreed with his view of the 

school. 

“This school is usually pretty 

good — little problems, but nothing 

big,” said one grandmother who 

didn’t give her name. “They’ve 

never closed everything completely 

down. I’ve never seen this before, 

and I’ve been living in this town a 

long time.” 

Shortly before the police let the 

students go home, Superintendent 

Turn To BULLET page A13 

Town plans two special 

events to honor veterans 

Turning scrap into cash 

become a significant custom to the 

nearly 100 veterans who come every 

year. 

“It’s brought out veterans who 

were never recognized before, 

maybe because they didn’t want to 

be,” she said. 

Norden said she thinks many veterans 

need time after being in the 

military before they’re ready to talk 

about their experiences. Growing 

up, the topic of war was something 

her family of veterans never 

brought up. 

“It needs to be enough in the 

past,” she said. 

At the senior center’s first veteran’s 

dinner, Norden said one veter- 

Turn To VETERANS page A13 



CHARLTON — One man’s trash 

really is another man’s treasure. 

That’s what a local student found 

last month, when he turned a bucket 

of scrap metal into a $1,500 scholarship. 

Bay Path Regional Technical 

Amanda Collins photos 

Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical 

High School senior Steven Stanikmas 

shows off his “pet” Fido, which earned 

him first place in an out-of-state welding 

contest and a hefty scholarship. 

BAY PATH STUDENT WINS WELDING CONTEST, SCHOLARSHIP 

Vocational High School senior 

Steven Stanikmas took home a first 

place prize in a metal arts sculpture 

contest, in which he competed 

against older and more experienced 

welders last month. 

Stanikmas, who lives in 

Charlton, called out of work to trek 

two-and-a-half hours to Modern 

Welding School in Schenectady, 

N.Y., to participate in the school’s 

Oct. 8 sculpting contest. His metal 

interpretation of a dog on a leash 

impressed the 150 people who 

attended the competition, landing 

him the top prize for most likeable 

and a scholarship. 

“I’m pretty proud. It’s simple but 

it’s meaningful,” Stanikmas said of 

his sculpted dog. 

Contestants were given two 

hours to weld any kind of artistic 

sculpture they could think of out of 

scrap metal. 

“There were four buckets of 

scrap — old broken garden tools, 

car parts, just the most random 

pieces of metal you could think of,” 

Stanikmas explained. “You could 

pick out what you want and just 

make something with it.” 

Stanikmas went in without a 

plan. After rummaging through the 

buckets he came out with an old 

shovel, which he cut in half with a 

Turn To WELDER page A16

2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 4, 2011 

Nine requests on agenda for Leicester Town Meeting 

VOTERS TO DECIDE ZONING BYLAW CHANGES FOR SOLAR PANEL FARMS 

BY DAVID DORE 

NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER 

LEICESTER — New rules for socalled 

“solar panel farms” and 

monetary requests will be decided 

at a Special Town Meeting to be 

held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the 

Town Hall auditorium. 

Five of the nine articles would 

add language to the town’s zoning 

bylaw regarding ground-mounted 

solar photovoltaic installations. 

Article 5 defines large-scale and 

small-scale installations and 

explains the process developers 

must follow for building and dismantling 

a solar panel farm in 

Leicester. Articles 6-9 would update 

existing sections of the bylaw to list 

the zoning districts where solar 

panel farms require a special permit 

from the Planning Board, and 

the districts where they are allowed 

following a review by town officials 

or engineers. 

Under the proposal, large-scale 

ground-mounted solar facilities 

(which produce at least 250 kilowatts 

of electricity) would need 

special permits in the Residential 1, 

Residential 2 or Central Business 

districts, or the Greenville Village 

Neighborhood Business District 

along Pleasant Street. In other districts, 

Town Planner Michelle Buck 

said last month, they would be 

allowed “by right, with site plan 

review.” 

Applicants would be required to 

present the Planning Board with 

evidence they have let National 

Grid know they want to connect the 

system to the electrical grid. 

Systems that will operate off the 

grid would be exempt. 

“Reasonable efforts, as determined 

by the Planning Board” are 

to be made to place utility connections 

underground, the proposal 

states. 

The solar panel farm would 

require a sign stating the owner of 

the system and a 24-hour emergency 

contact number. The system 

would not display any advertising 

except for a “reasonable identification” 

of the company that made or 

operates it, according to the proposed 

bylaw. The owner or operator 

of the system would have to provide 

copies of plans to local emergency 

service agencies. 

The amount of vegetation to be 

cut down would be limited to what 

is necessary to install, operate and 

maintain the system. 

Systems that are abandoned or 

decommissioned would need to be 

removed, the proposed bylaw 

states. The system owner or operator 

would have to notify the town by 

certified mail when the system will 

be taken offline and what the plans 

are for removal. The system is to be 

removed no later than 150 days 

from the date it was decommissioned. 

That would mean getting 

rid of the solar panels themselves 

and their associated equipment, 

structures, fencing and transmission 

lines; disposing of solid and 

hazardous waste; and “stabilization 

or re-vegetation of the site as necessary 

to minimize erosion.” 

The proposed rules also state any 

system that fails to operate for at 

least one year without written permission 

from the Planning Board 

would be considered abandoned. 

Meanwhile, ground-mounted systems 

that produce under 250 kilowatts 

of electricity would be 

allowed in all zoning districts without 

a special permit, and without 

the need for site plan review. 

The original draft of the bylaw 

stated developers would have to 

“provide evidence of liability 

insurance in an amount and for a 

duration sufficient to cover loss or 

damage to persons and structures 

occasioned by the failure of the 

facility.” 

Buck said at an Oct. 19 public 

hearing the section was removed 

because “this level of specificity” 

was not in the model bylaw from 

the state used to craft Leicester’s 

rules. 

Based on suggestions made at an 

Oct. 4 hearing, Buck also amended 

the proposal to state a large-scale 

solar panel farm must have at least 

50 feet of frontage along a town 

roadway. Otherwise, developers 

must follow existing rules on the 

size of the lot and how far the panels 

must be from the property line. 

The bylaw is aimed at commercial 

solar panel installations that 

produce electricity to sell to power 

companies such as National Grid. 

Residents and businesses wanting 

to install solar panels on the roof of 

their buildings for their own use 

could do so without Planning Board 

approval. 

If Town Meeting voters sign off 

on the zoning bylaw changes, the 

Planning Board will update its site 

plan review rules and regulations 

accordingly. Board members voted 

Oct. 19 to both recommend 

approval of the bylaw changes and 

change their rules and regulations 

based on the Town Meeting vote. 

Leicester is facing an unofficial 

deadline of Dec. 31 for the bylaw 

changes to be approved because 

that is when tax incentives for 

developers are set to expire. 

MONEY ARTICLES 

Also on the Nov. 8 Town Meeting 

warrant are requests to pay bills 

from prior fiscal years, fund the 

town’s stormwater management 

obligations and pay for the study 

and repair of town-owned dams. 

A copy of the full Town Meeting 

warrant is available on the town 

website, www.leicesterma.org. 

David Dore may be reached at 

(508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at 

ddore@stonebridgepress.com. 

AROUND THE REGION 

Tornado Relief Holiday 

Decoration Drive 

The Girl Scouts of Central Western 

Massachusetts are currently sponsoring a 

Holiday Decoration Drive for the Victims of 

the June tornado in the 

Sturbridge/Springfield area. 

The Girl Scouts are working on their Spirit 

Alive project, which is the highest of the Girl 

Scout religious awards. The last part of the 

badge involves a service project of their 

Craig’s Barber Shop 

is pleased to announce 

that Chris Menard, 

formerly of 

“Chris & Gordie’s” in 

Southbridge is now at 

Craig’s Barber Shop 

in Spencer. 

Walk-ins welcome. 

Chris’ hours are Tues, 

Thurs, & Fri from 9-6. 

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We are setting up a drive to collect decorations, 

etc. to make Christmas/Holiday boxes 

for families in the Brimfield and Springfield 

area who were affected by the tornado this 

past year. With the Holidays fast approaching 

we don’t want anyone to be left out of the celebrations. 

New and gently used items will be 

greatly appreciated. 

Drop Off Locations are as follows: East 

Brookfield Baptist Church, Route 9, East 

Brookfield, The Clam Box, Route 9, 

Brookfield, East Brookfield Elementary 

School, Route 9, East Brookfield, Klem’s, 

Route 9, Spencer, Spencer Public Library, 

Pleasant Street, Spencer. 

For more information, please contact: 

Spirit Alive Candidate, Mikaela Lachapelle 

at 508-885-6549. 

Hill to trek to D.C. with 

notes to Obama 

BOSTON — BJ Hill, the 35-year-old 

Massachusetts man who walked across 

America in 2008 to collect messages for the 

incoming President of the United States, will 

walk 450 miles to the White House to present 

the notes to President Barack Obama on Dec. 

1. 

Hill set out from San Francisco in March 

2008 and walked 4,250 miles through 24 states. 

He carried a blank leather-bound journal and 

asked people he met write their personal 

message for the soon-to-be-elected President 

of the United States. By the time he finished 

in Boston ten-and-half-months later, he had 

collected thousands of handwritten missives, 

from welfare recipients to business owners to 

teachers and farmers, on topics ranging from 

the economy, the environment, UFO 

research, to the War on Terrorism, even 

notes of congratulations and advice for marital 

bliss. 

“When I returned home I tried to contact 

the White House several times, but was 

repeatedly told the president was too busy,” 

Hill said. “Eventually I started writing a 

book, found a job with a social service agency 

in Worcester, volunteered in Haiti and 

Alabama, and gradually laid the journals 

aside. But last month I picked up the project 

again and, with the help of Sen. John Kerry’s 

staff, managed to arrange an appointment. 

The goal of the walk was always to carry the 

voice of the people directly to the president 

and now I’m proud to deliver your writings 

into his hands.” 

In keeping with spirit of the historic walk, 

Hill will hike the 450 miles from Boston to 

Washington, D.C., again collecting notes 

along the way. “It will be interesting to see 

how the themes and concerns have changed 

since 2008,” he says. He plans to leave the 

Massachusetts State House on October 30th 

and cover 15-20 miles a day. 

More information can be found at 

www.walktothewhitehouse.com. 

Teens asked to name 

library space 

SPENCER — Teens are invited to name 

and create a logo for the Richard Sugden 

Library’s “Teen Space.” The teen space at the 

library is a great place for any teen to go for 

information, to hang out with friends, work 

on homework, use technology, and more. The 

only thing we are missing is a great name for 

this space. This is YOUR space and we want 

the name to reflect that! 

To enter: please complete the entry form 

available at the library. Don’t forget to 

include your name, phone number, and/or 

email so that we are able to contact winners. 

You just may win a $25 Gift Card! 

Contest Guidelines: 

* You must be in grade 6-12 

* You may submit more than one entry 

* The library has the right to disallow 

entries due to inappropriateness 

* A drawing will take place in the event 

that multiple entries contain winning name 

* The winner will be decided by the staff 

and trustees of the library 

The deadline is Dec. 31. Any questions? 

Call 508-885-7513. 

Coats needed for third 

annual Coat Giveaway 

SPENCER – The need for warm coats is 

always a concern, but it is especially noticeable 

in difficult economic times. 

The congregation of Hillside Baptist 

Church is gearing up for its third annual 

Coat Giveaway, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 

p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Depot Village 

Senior Center, Wall Street, Spencer. 

Coat and jacket donations may be made by 

bringing them to Hillside Baptist Church, 472 

Main Street, Spencer 

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5; 

from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 and 

from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays during the Bible 

Study. 

If a church or business chooses to conduct 

a specific on-site collection for the Giveaway, 

call Rosemary Reed at (508) 885-4673 and 

arrangements will be made to pick up the 

donations. 

This year the folks at Hillside are conducting 

a community-wide coat drive in an effort 

to gather even more winter coats and jackets 

for the Giveaway than in previous years. 

They are specifically looking for clean, gently-used 

children’s, women’s, and men’s winter 

coats and jackets. 

Anyone who needs a warm coat for themselves 

or their children is welcomed to come 

to the Coat Giveaway on Nov. 12 and choose a 

coat. The coats are, as always, free and available 

on a first-come, first-served basis. While 

there may not be coats available in every size, 

the goal is to collect and distribute as many 

coats and jackets as possible on that day. 

RRI to hold voter 

registration drive 

STURBRIDGE — Rehabilitative Resources 

Inc. (RRI), one of Central Massachusetts’ 

leading providers of services for people living 

with developmental disabilities, will hold 

a voter registration drive on Veteran’s Day, 

Friday, Nov. 11 at its headquarters, 1 Picker 

Road in Sturbridge. 

“Voting is one of the rights we as 

Americans hold so precious and dear,” said 

Bonnie Keefe-Layden, RRI’s chief executive 

officer, and a retired Army colonel who 

served during the Iraq War. “Our voter registration 

drive will enable all citizens over the 

age of 18 to sign up to vote, and come Election 

Day, have their voice be heard.” 

To register, you need to simply come to RRI 

between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. with a valid identification. 

The next scheduled statewide 

Election Day is March 6, 2012, when candidates 

for president from all qualified parties 

will be on the ballot. 

For more information, please contact Evan 

Brassard 

at 

ebrassard@rehabresourcesinc.org, or (508) 

347-8181, ext. 134. 

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Friday, November 4, 2011 

• SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 

School officials mulling Head Start move 

BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ 

NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT 

SPENCER — A proposal to 

move the Spencer Head Start preschool 

program to Maple Street 

School is being considered — and 

lauded — by both Head Start and 

the Spencer-East Brookfield 

School District. 

“We’re doing homework right 

now,” said Head Start’s Jill C. 

Dagilis. “We think there is so 

much synergy and so many good 

possibilities in this. We are really 

hopeful we can work it out.” 

Superintendent Reza Namin 

said the move would benefit both 

the students and the district, as 

Head Start would pay rent, 

Namin said. 

Head Start helps children in 

low-income families prepare 

socially and academically for 

school. 

Namin said he was happy 

when Head Start approached him 

about using space at Maple Street 

School. 

“I was excited to see them 

Pack 148 looking for 

scouts 

E. BROOKFIELD — Cub Scout Pack 148 of 

East Brookfield is always welcoming new 

members. If you son, ages 6-10, is interested 

in joining the pack please contact Cub 

Master Rebecca Boucher at 

rboucher41@yahoo.com. There are new 

activities planned every month such as 

hikes, camp outs, fun-filled den meetings and 

family-based activities. Visit a Pack Meeting 

and see if Scouting is for you and your family! 

Job Fair 2011 at 

Auburn/Webster Elks 

AUBURN — The Workforce Central Career 

Center, “We honor veterans at our Fall 2011 

Job Fair” is holding a Job Fair from 10 a.m. 

to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at the 

Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks, 764 

Southbridge St., Route 12. Auburn. The fair 

is open to the general public. 

30+ employers expected in the following 

areas: 

• Health Care 

• Transportation 

• Warehouse Distribution 

• Manufacturing 

• Security 

• Social Services 

• Communications 

• Banking/Financial 

• Sales/Customer Service 

Willis Community Center 

marks its 20th anniversary 

want this partnership,” Namin 

said. “My personal belief is that 

to address student drop-out and 

college aspiration, you have to 

start at the pre-K level. If you do 

a better job early, you don’t have 

to catch up.” 

The Spencer Head Start program 

currently operates out of 

its office at 23 Grove St. Moving 

into the school would add even 

more to the program, said 

Dagilis, who is the executive 

director of Worcester 

Community Action Council, 

which operates the Spencer Head 

Start. 

The most obvious benefit of 

moving to space at Maple Street 

is that having the pre-school program 

in the elementary school 

would make the transition to 

kindergarten significantly 

smoother, Dagilis said. 

“Plus, there are things like the 

playground there, and parking, 

and the other services the school 

has on site,” she said. “We are 

serving Spencer and East 

WORCESTER — The Henry Lee Willis Community Center celebrated 

with community members and supporters Wednesday, Oct. 26 

at its 20th anniversary fundraising breakfast, Celebrating Success, 

at the College of the Holy Cross Hogan Campus Center Ballroom. 

The event included live entertainment, breakfast and the drawing 

of Willis Center’s car and cash raffle. The highlight was the presentation 

of the Helping Hands Award to Gloria Hall. Hall is a champion 

for arts and culture in Central Massachusetts. She was integral in 

the creation of Willis Center’s annual African American and 

Juneteenth Festival. 

Twenty years ago, a group of community members started a grassroots 

organization to address the need for accessible social and 

human services in Central Massachusetts. Today, Henry Lee Willis 

Community Center has grown to have six service areas and twenty 

program sites 

(including Leicester) 

serving thousands of 

individuals each year. 

Willis Center houses 

the homeless, feeds 

the hungry, supports 

individuals working 

to live independently, 

provides therapy and 

residential programs 

to individuals struggling 

with addiction, 

fosters and provide 

residential services 

to youth, aids families 

to access support 

services in their communities 

and works 

to combat the systemic 

oppression of 

people of color and 

the impoverished. 

Each year, it celebrates 

the contributions 

of African 

Americans to art, culture 

and history with 

the annual African 

American and 

J u n e t e e n t h 

Celebration. 

For more information, 

please contact 

Sasha Chait at (508) 

612-2790 or schait@ 

williscenter.org, or 

visit www.williscenter.org. 

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Brookfield children and families, 

so this would make it an even 

stronger partnership.” 

Dagilis made a presentation 

will be made during the October 

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You can enter a drawing to win a $100 grocery 

gift card! Here’s how: 

* Pre-register for the Job Fair at 

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registration/log in page and bring it with 

you to the Job Fair. 

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2011 Parade of Lights 

SPENCER — The 2011 Spencer Christmas 

Parade of Lights will be held at 8 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 3 (snow date: Saturday, Dec. 10 

at 8 p.m.). 

The parade route will start at David Prouty 

High School and will run down Main Street 

to Olde Main Street, concluding at the Town 

of Spencer highway barn. 

Please join the Spencer Celebration 

Committee in its third year for a night of 

beautiful twinkling lights, wonderful floats 

Oxford, MA 

and lighted fire trucks to celebrate this festive 

Christmas season. 

All forms and information for anyone 

wishing to enter a float or fire truck, or any 

kind of 

Spencer-East Brookfield 

Regional School Committee 

meeting to give the committee a 

better idea of what Head Start is 

about. 

“Whether it is reading readiness 

or family support — and 

that comes in multiple forms — 

we are preparing kids socially 

and academically, and getting 

them ready for school,” she said. 

Degailis said she agrees that 

success in high school and 

beyond starts even before kindergarten. 

“The data says the things we do 

are important,” she said. “And 

the Spencer Head Start has a long 

track record of success.” 

Namin said it would be good to 

work more closely with the 

Spencer Head Start. 

“They already deliver muchneeded 

services need in the community,” 

he said. “I think this is a 

great opportunity. 

The new plan would be in keeping 

with Head Start’s focus on 

partnerships, Dagilis said. 

“We never do our work alone,” 

she said. “It’s always about the 

children and families, and we are 

doing it with a strong partnership.” 

There is a lot that must be 

worked out and approved before a 

final commitment could be made, 

including that any new location 

must meet the many requirements 

that bind Head Start. 

“We have a lot of regulation, 

and we are making sure for 

everyone’s sake that it can work,” 

Dagilis said. 

Realistically, these things can 

take time, but Dagilis is hoping 

for the best. 

“We’d love to do it within a 

year, during an academic split – 

in the fall or in December,” she 

said. 

lighted vehicle, can be found at 

online at www.spencerma.gov. 

Please contact Wendy Berthiaume with 

any questions or inquiries at (774) 230-8281 or 

dberthiaume177@hotmail.com with “Parade 

of Lights” in the subject line. 

Next edition of ‘Talk 

of the Town’ Nov. 7 

SPENCER — The next Spencer Cable 

Access live broadcast of “Talk of the Town” 

will be Monday, Nov. 7. New hosts Donnie and 

Wendy Berthiaume welcome your comments, 

questions and new ideas regarding 

local events and issues. 

To get your question on the air, call (508) 

885-7967 during the broadcast. Tune in at 7 

p.m. to SCA Channel 12 in Spencer and East 

Brookfield. 

This month’s guests will be Karen Kiley of 

Bond Construction Corporation and Tabitha 

McNeil, organizer for the Christmas Stroll. 

“Talk of the Town” is a monthly call-in 

program that airs live on the first Monday of 

every month on SCA Channel 12 in Spencer 

and East Brookfield. Donnie Berthiaume is 

the chairman of the Spencer Board of 

Selectmen, and Wendy Berthiaume is chair 

of the Town of Spencer Celebration 

Committee. 

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SPENCER 

Community Development Strategy 

Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6:15 P.M. 

The town Spencer will host Community Forum to discuss the 

town’s Community Development Strategy for the Community 

Development Block Grant. 

Town residents are encouraged to attend and share their views on 

the strategy which includes the following areas; open space and historic 

preservation, infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, 

housing maintenance and upgrades, economic development and 

downtown revitalization, and health and human services. 

All residents with questions or comments will have an opportunity 

to be heard. The Town Hall meeting room is handicapped accessible. 

For further information contact Kelvin Molina at the Pioneer 

Valley Planning Commission at (413) 781-6045 or 

kmolina@pvpc.org. Those unable to attend may send written questions 

or comments to Kelvin via email or to PVPC, 60 Congress 

Street, Springfield, MA 01104. 

ACCURACY 

WATCH 

The Spencer New Leader is committed to 

accuracy in all its news reports. Although 

numerous safeguards are in place to ensure 

accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. 

Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at 

the top right hand corner of page 3 in a 

timely manner. 

If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- 

4140 during normal business hours. During 

non-business hours, leave a message in the 

editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will 

return your phone call. 

CORRECTION 

The listing of winners at the Massasoit 

Art Guild’s Annual Art Show published in 

the Oct. 21 Spencer New Leader did not list 

the following honorable mention winners 

in the Oil category: John Wesley Small, 

Edward Heske and Mary Kay Ebersold. 

The names were inadvertently left off 

because they were not included in a written 

list of winners provided to the New 

Leader. However, they were announced at 

the Oct. 15 awards ceremony. 

The New Leader apologizes for the omission. 

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BOUQUET OF 

THE WEEK 

West Brookfield Senior 

Center Director Cindy 

Norden, the organizer of 

this year’s Veterans Day 

Luncheon at the senior 

center. 

The Spencer New Leader thanks the Spencer Flower 

Shoppe, Main Street, Spencer, for supplying the flowers. 

Ad Libs by June 

Winter in October! What 

happened to Fall and Indian 

Summer? As I am writing 

this, the power just came 

back on after 20 hours without 

lights, TV, cable, computer, 

and hot 

water…amenities that have 

become necessities to function in our daily 

lives. If you find yourself lost without these 

services, it may be time to invest in a generator. 

Check out the front of Section B for 

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again!” 

Thank you to our sponsors and to everyone 

who submitted photos for our Pet 

Halloween Costume Contest, all featured 

in this issue of the Spencer New Leader. 

We will announce the winners in next 

week’s issue, of gift cards to Price Chopper 

and Klems of Spencer. Thank you to Rich 

and Donna of Price Chopper, and Jessica 

and Liz of Klems for their generous donations! 

Speaking of Klems, I attended their Pet 

Halloween Costume Contest last Saturday. 

What a fun-loving crowd of canines! They 

were all winners in my book! They even got 

to Trick-or Treat inside the store. What a 

treat for dogs and owners alike! 

Tis the Season to Shop Local begins this 

week in Section A. Here you will find holiday 

gift giving ideas from local businesses. 

Let’s support our local businesses this holiday 

season. Successful local business is 

vital to the health and well-being of our 

communities. Please contact me by Friday 

noonish if you would like to advertise in 

this feature next week. 

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Bay Path renovation discussed over breakfast 



CHARLTON — Dozens of local 

politicians attended a legislative 

breakfast at Bay Path Regional 

Technical Vocational High School 

on Friday, Oct. 28, where plans for 

building an addition to the school 

were discussed. 

“This is a chance to talk to each 

other, see the school and what we’re 

trying to do,” Bay Path 

Superintendent David Papagni told 

the group that met for a breakfast 

buffet at the school’s Hilltop 

Restaurant. 

Executive Director of the Mass. 

School Buildings Association 

(MSBA) Katherine Craver lead a 

detailed presentation of her organization’s 

work on funding new 

school construction throughout the 

state, including the proposed Bay 

Path renovation and addition. 

The MSBA was created in 2004 to 

replace the Department of 

Education’s former school building 

assistance program. According to 

Craven, in the former program, 

which had accumulated $11 billion 

in debt, 428 school building projects 

were on a waiting list for funding 

from the state, and often waited 

years, sometimes decades, for their 

first payment. The MSBA’s dedicated 

revenue stream of one cent from 

the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax has 

generated $8 billion for building 

projects, with schools receiving 

payments directly from the MSBA 

as costs are incurred. 

“We think it’s good business practice 

to pay for buildings as they’re 

being built,” Craven told legislators 

at the event. 

She said of the $60 million renovation 

planned for Bay Path, MSBA 

would foot nearly 58 percent of the 

cost, and to-date has paid $157,834 

for the project. 

The existing Bay Path High 

School, which serves students from 

the communities of Auburn, 

Charlton, Dudley, North Brookfield, 

Oxford, Paxton, Rutland, Spencer, 

Southbridge, and Webster, is a nearly 

200,000 square-foot facility on 

Muggett Hill Road. In the nearly 40 

years since its construction, limited 

construction and renovations 

have occurred at the school. 

According to MSBA documents, 

“There are a number of inadequate 

spaces and outdated building systems 

within the building that continue 

to constrain the district’s 

delivery of its desired educational 

program.” 

The proposed schematic design 

for the Bay Path renovation 

includes a two-story addition to the 

front of the building, which will 

include classrooms, science rooms, 

and shops, and one-level addition 

on one side of the school. This construction 

will allow for classroom 

spaces to be relocated to the core of 

the building, reserving the outer 

wings for shop space. The design 

will suit an enrollment of 1,110 students 

in grades 9 through 12. 

“We need this addition to move 

on in the future of our education,” 

Papagni said. 

Attendees agreed that it was an 

important project. Sen. Michael 

Moore said that as co-chair for the 

joint committee on Higher 

Education, he often meets with 

leaders of area colleges and universities, 

who refer to high school 

years as some of the most important 

for preparing students for 

their future. 

“When I went to high school, 

vocational schools were for students 

who weren’t going to college,” 

he said. “Today, vocational 

schools are outperforming traditional 

high schools.” 

Craven said a final vote on the 

budget for the Bay Path project 

should happen in Jan. 2012. The 

MSBA is helping to fund the Bay 

Path renovation as part a $300 million 

investment in the state’s vocational 

technical schools, of which 

$100 million comes from the 

Vocational, Technical and 

Agricultural School Renew and 

Repair Program, which is funding 

improvements to nine vocational 

schools across the state. 

Other local schools benefiting 

from the MSBA include Shepherd 

Hill Regional High School, which 

nearly $400,000 for repairs, close to 

$325,000 for construction at Auburn 

Middle School, more than $52 million 

for new construction for 

Southbridge High School, more 

than $350,000 for construction at 

David Prouty High School, and 

more than $16 million for an addition 

and renovation at Burgess 

Elementary School. 

Amanda Collins may be reached 

at 508-909-4132, or by e-mail at 

acollins@stonebridgepress.com. 

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Courtesy photos 

BROOKFIELD — The winners of the 2011 Pumpkinfest held 

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Tantasqua Education Foundation announces grants 

STURBRIDGE — The Board of 

Directors of the Tantasqua 

Education Foundation announces 

the approved funding of 2011-12 

awards to local teachers for seven 

grants totaling $16,137. 

Grants were awarded to teacherinitiated 

projects designed to 

encourage students to pursue interests 

and to excel through innovative 

educational activities that go 

beyond those that would typically 

be funded by the district. 

The recipients for 2011-2012 

include fifth grade teacher Marion 

Reilly and technology teacher 

Michelle Nascembeni at Wales 

Elementary School for their proposal 

of “Diving Into a Vernal Pool 

Study,” a year-long, hands-on 

research project on animal habitats. 

The grant will provide for trips to 

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, journals, 

handbooks on vernal pool animals 

and digital and video cameras 

for preparing multimedia presentations 

and a visit from the author of 

Big Night for Salamanders. 

At Brimfield Elementary School, 

the Grant recipient is Shelly 

Winiarski for “Planting the Seeds 

for Success” which will establish a 

school/community garden for preschool 

students, teaching them 

about their natural environments. 

The grant will provide for timber, 

mulch, soil, garden tools, and 

plants. 

Alesia Peck and Debra Quinn 

from Burgess Elementary School in 

Sturbridge were awarded a grant 

for “Traveling through the USA in 

Song - Part 2,” a continuation of last 

year’s project in which a musician 

visits the school five times during 

the year to teach fourth grade students 

history and American heritage 

of different regions of the 

United States. This year students 

will also visit the Apple Store to 

learn the GarageBand program and 

will learn songs written by a music 

teacher to assist in memorizing 

states and capitals. 

From Tantasqua Junior High 

School, the grant recipients are Lisa 

Lamothe (Librarian), Lori 

Hamparian (Special Education), 

Debra Culver (Special Education), 

and Rusti Plants-Prouty (Reading) 

for “Kindles for Kids,” a program to 

use the technology afforded by 

Kindles and e-books to teach special 

education students reading strategies 

and skills. 

From Tantasqua High School, science 

teacher Mary Duane received 

a grant to create a “Neuroscience 

Resource Center” to enhance the 

school’s ability to educate interested 

students in the field of neuroscience. 

Also from the High School, 

English teacher Sean Cusick 

received funding for his “Feels Like 

Monday” Web Series, a weekly 

drama production that is written, 

directed, acted and edited by students. 

In the technical wing of the 

High School, Noel Lamothe of the 

electrical technology department 

will receive a grant for her proposal 

of “Electric Shop Solar Panels” to 

be installed in the Electrical shop to 

teach students about the installation 

and use of alternative sources 

of energy. 

The Tantasqua Education 

Foundation is a community-sponsored, 

independent, non-profit 

organization dedicated to providing 

financial resources to support projects 

and programs that encourage 

students to develop their talents, 

become lifelong learners, and pursue 

excellence. In the last four 

years, it has given nearly $65,000 in 

direct grants. 

For more information on Ted. and 

this year’s grants, see www.tedfound.org. 

With sale pending, Bement alumni seeking ways to restore camp 



CHARLTON/SPENCER — The Bement 

Alumni Association (BAA) held a reunion 

and meeting at the former camp last weekend, 

in attempt to plan a response to the 

pending sale of the property. 

“It was a magical place and a lot of lives 

were transformed here,” said Bob Johnston, 

a BAA member who worked as a counselor at 

Camp Bement 1974 to 1976. He said his time 

there was shaped who he is today. 

Camp Bement, a sprawling piece of land on 

the Charlton-Spencer line that wraps around 

Jones Pond, opened in 1948 as summer camp 

affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of 

Western Mass. Enrollment at the co-ed camp, 

where children slept in cottages, fished on 

the pond, and hiked the camp’s wooded trails, 

peaked in the summer of 1994 when more 

than 900 campers attended. But a steady 

decline in enrollment and a pricey list of 

needed repairs lead to the diocese closing the 

camp in April 2009 and putting it up for sale, 

to the outrage of former campers and staff. 

“I felt, as an alumni, I should have been 

consulted,” said Crystal Zimmer, of 

Greenfield, who attended Bement as a 

camper and a counselor from 1993 to 2000, 

returning later for the summer of 2006. She 

said in her time there she saw first hand the 

decline in enrollment – the camp went from 

having an overflow of children, to being able 

to fit all the girls into one 16-bed cabin. 

“I knew campership was down, but they 

should have reached out to the alumni for 

help. Something should have been done,” she 

said. 

In a grassroots effort to save Bement, 

Zimmer started a Facebook page to procure 

interest in restoring the camp. After connecting 

with various alumni who shared a similar 

a sentiment, the Bement Alumni 

Association was born in September 2009. 

A registered nonprofit, BAA is now 150 

members strong, and works toward the mission 

“to create in Bement Camp and 

Conference Center a spiritually rich environment 

where all individuals can explore their 

faith in God, enjoy and learn from his creation, 

experience his love in a safe and nurturing 

space, and sure ensure a stable future 

for Bement, its attendees and alumni.” 

According to BAA president Peter Climo, 

this would mean restoring Camp Bement to 

what it once was. 

“The camp had chapel service in the morning 

and afternoon and a strong Christian 

foundation, but it was non denominational 

and open to children of every faith,” said 

Climo. “It was a place where kids learned by 

example.” 

The group hoped to raise enough money to 

purchase the camp, which is listed for sale for 

just under $2 million, and re-establish it without 

ties to the diocese. 

But it may be too late. According to 

Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass. Finance 

Officer Steve Abdow, the Diocese has recently 

entered into a purchase and sale agreement 

with a buyer, and the sale could close by 

the end of the year. He said the buyer plans to 

use the land as a camp, but wouldn’t comment 

on who the buyer is or how much the 

property is being sold for. 

“It’s gone through many layers of 

approvals and committees and we see it as a 

desirable outcome,” Abdow said. “There’s a 

lot of sadness that we had to stop operating 

the camp, but it’s been a reality that we came 

to understand.” 

Amanda Collins photo 

BAA members Crystal Zimmer, holding 3-month-old Jack, Peter and Jim Climo, 

stand with their nephew Sam Macmunn, who they hoped would one day get to 

attend Camp Bement. 

camp, and then purchase 

it. 

“We’re the children 

of the diocese but 

rather than coming to 

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Abdow said the diocese 

had been “open to 

entertaining a reasonable” 

offer from the 

BAA and working 

with them, but last 

year they rejected an 

offer that would have 

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BAA members said they will continue to 

appeal to alumni to get the camp back into 

their hands. 

“We will continue as alumni to keep it 

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said. 

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JR./ SR. HIGH 

BREAKFAST 

Monday, Nov. 7: Pillsbury Mini Cinnis or bagel with 

cream cheese or pancakes with syrup, served with 

sausage links, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Pop Tart or assorted benefit bars or 

assorted muffin or assorted cereal served with scrambled 

eggs or sausage links, fruit or 100 percent juice, 

milk. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Egg and cheese croissant or cereal 

with buttered whole-grain toast and jelly (opt), served 

with fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Bagel pizza or assorted mini pancakes 

served with fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. 

Friday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day – No School. 

LUNCH 

Monday, Nov. 7: Chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, 

with white rice, corn, fresh fruit, milk. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Nachos with cheese or fish sandwich 

with tossed salad, pudding, fresh fruit, milk. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Whole-grain spaghetti with meat 

sauce with garlic bread, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, 

milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Assorted whole-grain pizza with 

soup of the day, corn, fresh fruit, milk. 


LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Choice of soup, grilled cheese on 

wheat, crackers, mandarin oranges. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Taco’s, lettuce, tomato and cheese, 

corn, Jell-O and cream. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Choice of deli sandwich, pasta 

salad, baked chips, snickerdoodle cookie. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Chicken nuggets, rice pilaf, glazed 

carrots, wheat roll, assorted chilled fruit. 


LEICESTER MIDDLE 

SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Choice of soup, grilled cheese on 

wheat, crackers, mandarin oranges. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Taco’s, lettuce, tomato and cheese, 

corn, Jell-O and cream. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Choice of deli sandwich, pasta 

salad, baked chips, snickerdoodle cookie. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Chicken nuggets, rice pilaf, glazed 

carrots, wheat roll, assorted chilled fruit. 


LEICESTER MEMORIAL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Chicken patty on a wheat roll, potato 

smile, seasoned carrots, pudding and cream or BBQ 

chicken sandwich. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Cheesy mac and broccoli trees, wholewheat 

roll, tossed salad, mandarin oranges or hamburger. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Chicken tenders, sweet and sour 

sauce, seasoned brown rice, green beans, multigrain 

bread, fruit crisp and cream or rib-BQ. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed 

potato, peas, garlic bread, assorted chilled fruit or 

meatball sandwich. 


LEICESTER PRIMARY 

SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Chicken patty on a wheat roll, potato 

smile, seasoned carrots, pudding and cream. 

Blessed John Paul II Parish 

BAZAAR 

The Bazaar will feature a variety 

of tables to visit such as: 

VILLAGE BAKE SHOP 

THEME BASKETS 

JEWELRY 

SILENT AUCTION 

COMMUNITY RAFFLE 

(with approximately 200 items 

to take chances on plus 

special raffles) 

CRAFT TABLE 

FOOD COURT 

CASH CAB 

CHILDREN’S GAMES 

ENTERTAINMENT: 

“MAGGIE THE CLOWN” 

with her magic show, juggling act 

& balloon sculpting! 

Visit our 

“CASH BONANZA” 

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Sunday 

November 6 

2011 

8:30am - 4:00pm 

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SCHOOL MENUS 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Cheesy mac and broccoli trees, wholewheat 

roll, tossed salad, mandarin oranges. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and cheese, 

corn, fruit crisp and cream. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Hamburger or cheeseburger, choice 

of bacon, roasted potato wedge, assorted chilled fruit. 

Friday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day – No School 

Alternate: Turkey on a seeded roll. 

TANTASQUA REGIONAL 

JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Teriyaki chicken sandwich, potato 

puffs, tropical cole slaw, soup du jour, chilled mixed 

fruit, milk. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Mexican macaroni and cheese, fiesta 

corn, tossed salad with dressing, soup du jour, chilled 

peaches, milk. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Pasta with choice of sauce, garlic 

bread, tossed salad with dressing, lemon zest broccoli, 

soup du jour, fresh fruit, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Honey-lemon chicken, cranberry 

sauce, dinner roll, steamed peas, mashed sweet potatoes, 

soup du jour, peach crisp, milk. 


BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY 

SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Sloppy joe sandwich, shredded cheese, 

vegetable soup, Goldfish pretzels, pears or alternate 

entrée. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Popcorn chicken, Caesar salad, wholewheat 

garlic bread, strawberry smoothie or alternate 

entrée or chef’s salad. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Whole-wheat pasta and meatballs, 

garlic green beans, shredded cheese, mixed fruit with 

blueberries or alternate entrée. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Chicken fajita wrap, fiesta corn, 

whole-wheat seasoned pasta, salsa, cheese cup, assorted 

fruit or alternate entrée or chef’s salad. 


NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH 

SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Mozzarella sticks with marinara 

sauce, pasta with herbs, sweet peas, assorted fruit, 

milk or triple decker PBJ or grab & go salads. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Ham grinder, bag of Doritos, assorted 

fruit, chocolate cake, milk or triple decker PBJ or grab 

& go salads. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Taco bar, hash browns, assorted 

fruit, milk or grab & go salads or peanut butter and 

fluff. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Chicken nugget served with dipping 

sauce, rice pilaf, carrots, assorted fruit, milk or triple 

decker pbj or grab & go salads. 


NORTH BROOKFIELD 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 7: Munchie chocolate muffin lunch or 

hot dog on a roll, bag of potato chips, school baked 

beans, carrots, assorted fruit, milk. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Munchie PB & fluff or cheese quesadilla, 

flavored rice, carrots in honey glaze, assorted 

fruit, salsa, sour cream, milk. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Munchie soft pretzel lunch or 

Chinese day- sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, 

Chinese style vegetables, pineapple chunks, fortune 

cookie, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Munchie Goldfish lunch or spaghetti 

and meatballs, green beans, warm rolls, assorted 

fruit, chocolate cake, milk. 


QUABOAG REGIONAL MID- 

DLE/HIGH SCHOOL 

BREAKFAST 

Monday, Nov. 7: Warm assorted breakfast muffins (1) 

and honey roasted sunflower seeds (1), fruit cup or 100 

percent orange juice. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Choice of (1) whole grain breakfast 

cereal and (1) slice whole-wheat toast with peanut butter 

or breakfast egg and sausage on croissant, fresh 

fruit or 100 percent fruit juice. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Warm assorted breakfast muffins 

(1) and honey roasted sunflower seeds (1) or (1) whole 

grain breakfast bar, fruit cup or 100 percent orange 

juice. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Toasted English muffin with strawberry 

jam, honey roasted sunflower seeds (1), fresh 

fruit or 100 percent apple juice. 


LUNCH 

Monday, Nov. 7: Vegetable bean soup, sloppy joe on 

seeded bun or Texas toasted cheese sandwich, seasoned 

oven potato fries, corn with red pepper bits, vegetable 

slaw, banana or apple cobbler. Vegetarian – 

Vegetable entrée of the day. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Three bean soup du jour, tyson chicken 

patty with bun, steamed herb brown rice, seasoned 

corn, Italian pasta salad with scallions or cheese burgers 

with seeded bun, potato salad and black bean and 

corn salad, blueberry cup or applesauce. Vegetarian – 

Toasted broccoli and sliced tomato with mozzarella 

cheese on toasted sesame seed bagel. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Vegetable beanie minestrone soup, 

buffalo chicken wrap with lettuce and blue cheese 

dressing or cheese ravioli with marinara sauce on the 

side, garlic whole-wheat bread stick, seasoned corn, 

stir fried brown rice with mixed vegetables, assorted 

fruit desserts or apples. Vegetarian – Vegetarian bean 

burrito. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Tostitos taco basket, vegetable 

beans with meat, cheese sauce, lettuce and sour 

cream, seasoned brown rice or chicken tender wraps 

with ranch dressing, lettuce, zucchini and summer 

squash sauté, pasta vegetable salad with shredded carrot 

bits and onions, fresh apple or cinnamon applesauce. 

Vegetarian – Vegetarian pizza round. 


WARREN, WEST BROOK- 

FIELD 

Monday, Nov. 7: Tomato Soup, whole grain crackers, 

toasted cheese sandwiches, fresh garden salad with 

assorted dressings, carrot and celery sticks, assorted 

fruit dessert. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Chef’s Choice – Your Favorites! Warm 

whole grain dinner roll with butter, seasoned butternut 

squash, fruit cup with grapes or yoplait yogurt 

parfait with fresh strawberries and blueberries and 

whole grain granola. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Chicken patty sandwich with 

whole grain roll, lettuce leaf and tomato slice, seasoned 

oven roasted potato wedges with ketchup and 

mayo packet, watermelon cubes or 100 percent fruit 

juice punch. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Meatball grinder with mozzarella 

cheese, tator tots, seasoned green beans or romaine 

garden salads with chicken and cheese, assorted dressings, 

whole-wheat roll. 


ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 

Monday, Nov. 7: Tomato soup, whole grain crackers, 

toasted cheese sandwiches, fresh garden salad with 

assorted dressings, carrot and celery sticks, assorted 

fruit dessert. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Chef’s Choice – Your Favorites! Warm 

whole-grain dinner roll with butter, seasoned butternut 

squash, fruit cup with grapes or Yoplait yogurt 

parfait with fresh strawberries and blueberries and 

whole-grain granola. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Chicken patty sandwich with 

whole-grain roll, lettuce leaf and tomato slice, seasoned 

oven roasted potato wedges, ketchup and mayo 

packet, watermelon cubes or 100 percent fruit juice 

punch. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Meatball grinder with mozzarella 

cheese, tator tots, seasoned green beans or romaine 

garden salads with chicken and cheese, assorted dressings, 

whole-wheat roll. 


WCES PK 

BREAKFAST 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Whole grain cinnamon roll, diced 

fruit cup, 100 percent orange juice. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Whole Grain Otis Spunkmeyer 

breakfast bar, dices fruit cup, 100 percent apple juice. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Benefit Bar-Oatmeal, peach cup, 100 

percent orange juice. 


LUNCH 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Mini whole grain bagel, pizza with 

Italian sausage, bits and cheese, seasoned steamed carrots, 

slices banana fruit cup. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Tuna fish sandwich on wheat bread 

with lettuce and sliced tomato, zucchini sauté, fresh 

apple fruit cup. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Meatball mini grinder with mozzarella 

cheese, oven roasted red potatoes, seasoned 

green beans, raisins. 


WBES PK 

SNACK MENU 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Seedless Holland cucumber slices, 

Pepperidge Farm Phys-Edibles, vanilla animal crackers. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Fresh carrot coins with peanut butter 

cup, vanilla Phys-Edibles, vanilla animal crackers. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Red grape halves, Pepperidge Farm 

2 cinnamon graham Goldfish cookies. 


BAY PATH 

BREAKFAST 

Monday, Nov. 7: Toasted bagel, cream cheese, bowl of 

cereal, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz cup of 100 percent juice. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Pancakes with strawberries and 

cream, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz cup of 100 percent juice. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Canadian ham, egg, cheese on a 

muffin, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz cup of 100 percent 

juice. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Blueberry coffee cake, 4 oz, cup of 

yogurt, 4 oz cup of 100 percent juice, bowl of cereal. 


LUNCH 

Monday, Nov. 7: BBQ beef on whole-wheat bun, brown 

rice with black beans, fruit cup or deli sandwich, 

brown rice with beans, fruit, dessert. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Cheeseburger on whole-wheat bun, 

baked beans, sweet potato fries, fruit or deli sandwich, 

baked beans, fries, fruit. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Mexican meatloaf, gravy, baked 

potato, sweet corn, whole-wheat roll and butter, fruit 

cup or deli sandwich, potato, corn, fruit, dessert. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed 

salad, garlic bread, fruit cup or deli sandwich, salad, 

baked chips, fruit cup. 


TRI-VALLEY 

Monday, Nov. 7: Beef stroganoff, mashed potatoes, jardinière 

vegetables, potato bread, fresh fruit. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Herbed chicken, roasted potatoes, 

broccoli, whole-wheat bread, fruited ambrosia. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Minestrone soup, lasagna, mixed 

vegetables, italian bread, baked apples. 

Thursday, Nov. 10: Pasta primavera with chicken, 

corn, honey wheat bread, pineapple crisp. 



SENIOR CENTER 

Please note that Tri-Valley provides meals at the 

NBSC on Mondays and Thursdays. On Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays, the NBSC provides home-cooked meals 

from their own kitchen. 

Monday, Nov. 7: (Tri-Valley Reservations required by 

Noon, Thursday, Nov. 3) Beef stroganoff with mashed 

potatoes, jardiniere vegetables, potato bread and fresh 

fruit. 

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Elaine’s hearty beef stew. 

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Surprise!!! 

Thursday, Nov. 10: (Tri-Valley Reservations required 

by Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 8) Pasta primavera with chicken, 

corn, honey wheat bread and pineapple crisp. 

FREE Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Raffle Ticket 

Clip this out and bring it along with a can or package of non-perishable 

food on the day of the Bazaar and you will be eligible to win a special 

raffle of items, one from each table. 

The food you donate will help stock the shelves of our parish food 

pantry used to assist our local neighbors and their food needs 

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Leicester resident earns spots in 2012 calendar 

Massachusetts Agriculture in the 

Classroom announces that a new 12-month 

calendar celebrating Massachusetts 

Agriculture is now available. 

Published by MAC in cooperation with 

the Massachusetts Department of 

Agricultural Resources and the Farm To 

School Program, the calendar also includes 

agricultural and conservation facts, 

teacher tips, events, websites, and a seasonal 

crop chart. 

Each calendar month features a photograph 

spotlighting the diversity of agriculture 

in Massachusetts. The public was 

invited to submit photographs of favorite 

agricultural sights and subjects. These 

photographs were judged in June, and the 

12 finalists were selected for the calendar, 

along with Honorable Mention photographs 

for several of the months. The winning 

photographs can be viewed on the 

MAC website at www.aginclassroom.org. 

Winners were honored in a ceremony on 

Massachusetts Day, Sept. 23, at the Eastern 

States Exposition in front of the 

Massachusetts Building. Secretary of 

Environmental Affairs for Massachusetts 

Richard K. Sullivan Jr. and Assistant 

Commissioner of Agriculture Nathan 

L’Etoile Soares presented the winners with 

certificates. Each winner also received two 

tickets to The Big E, a “Massachusetts 

grown … and fresher!” logo hat and two 

complimentary calendars. 

This year’s Massachusetts Agriculture 

Photo Contest winners and their photos 

are: 

• January — Barbara Ronchetti of 

Vineyard Haven, “Alpaca in the Snow at 

Island Alpaca Company Farm on Martha’s 

Vineyard.” 

• February — Monica Elefterion of 

Dudley, “Canning Jars at The Mind Barn in 

Dudley.” 

• March — Tom Adams of Williamsburg, 

“Sugar Shack Gal at Strawbale Café, 

Handing Mountain Farm in 

Westhampton.” 

• April — Lenore Giguere of Leicester, 

“Mare & Foal at Green Gate Farm in New 

Braintree.” 

• May — Mary Melonis of Montague, 

“Purple Dahlia in Montague.” 

• June — Shelley Baker of Swansea, 

“Cows in Line to be Milked at Baker Farm 

in Swansea.” 

• July — Larry Flaccus of Shelburne, 

“Picking Blueberries at Kenburn Orchard 

in Shelburne.” 

• August — Becky Prior of Watertown, 

“Hot Peppers at the Hutchins Farm Booth 

at the Belmont Farmer’s Market.” 

• September — Leonora Giguere of 

Leicester, “Stephanie Giguere at 

Blossoming Acres in Southwick” (also the 

cover photograph for the calendar). 

• October — Sasha Purpura of 

Middleboro, “Evening Set at Soule Fields, 

Plato’s Harvest Organic Farm in 

Middleboro.” 

• November — Jerry Horbert of 

Uxbridge, “Cranberries Being Harvester at 

the Cranberry Harvest Festival at A. D. 

Makepeace in Wareham.” 

• December — Susie Mulliken of New 

Braintree, “Christmas Tree Field in Winter 

at Kip’s Christmas Tree Farm in New 

Braintree.” 

This year’s Massachusetts Agriculture 

Photo Contest Honorable Mention winners 

(represented by smaller photographs on 

the calendar pages) are: 

• Robin Cohen of Arlington, “Piglet saying 

hello from Chestnut Hill Farm in 

Hardwick” (February). 

• Tamara Leclerc of Ashby, “Installing 

queen into hive with workers surrounding 

queen cage at Carraig Farm in Ashby” 

(April). 

• Sasha Purpura of Middleboro, “Our 

Golden Rooster at Plato’s Harvest Organic 

Farm in Middleboro” (May), “Boys playing 

in the fields at Plato’s Harvest Organic 

Farm in Middleboro” (June) and 

“Thanksgiving Turkey from Plato’s 

Harvest Organic Farm in Middleboro” 

(November). 

• Gene L’Etoile of Northfield, “Triticale 

from Four Star Farms in Northfield” 

(August). 

• Richard Antinarelli of Dedham, “Apples 

from Nashoba Valley Orchards in Bolton” 

(September) and “Pumpkins from 

Langwater Farms in North Easton” 

(October). 

The goals of the calendar is to serve as an 

educational tool for teachers, legislators 

and the general public, while at the same 

time to create an attractive color calendar 

that is a daily reminder of Massachusetts 

agriculture. The calendar offers agriculture 

education information for teachers 

including websites and educational tips on 

each page. Ten individual pages were sponsored 

by Massachusetts nonprofit agricultural 

commodity organizations. They are 

the Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs 

Association (July), Massachusetts 

Christmas Tree Association (December), 

Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board 

(June), Massachusetts Farm Bureau 

Federation (January, May and November), 

Massachusetts Flower Growers 

Association (October), Massachusetts 

Fruit Growers Association (September), 

Massachusetts Maple Producers 

Association (March) and Massachusetts 

State Grange (April). The proceeds from 

these sponsorships and calendar sales benefit 

Massachusetts Agriculture in the 

Classroom. 

All sales benefit Massachusetts 

Agriculture in the Classroom. To order a 

12-month Massachusetts Agriculture calendar 

now, send $10 to Massachusetts 

Agriculture in the Classroom, P.O. Box 345, 

Seekonk, MA 02771. A discount price of $5 

each is being offered for orders of five or 

more. 

The mission of Massachusetts 

Agriculture in the Classroom is to foster an 

awareness and learning in all areas related 

to the food and agriculture industries and 

the economic and social importance of 

agriculture to the state, nation and the 

world. In addition to the Massachusetts 

Agriculture Calendar, Massachusetts 

Agriculture in the Classroom offers a seasonal 

newsletter, a fall and winter conference 

for educators, workshops on the farm 

for teachers, mini-grants for teachers and 

educators; an interactive website and educational 

manuals for farmers and teachers. 

For more information, contact Debi Hogan 

at (508) 336-4426 or visit www.aginclassroom.org. 

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VIEWPOINT 

OPINION AND COMMENTARY FROM SPENCER, LEICESTER AND THE BROOKFIELDS 

EDITORIAL 

Remembering 

Rae 

We’ve all had pivotal moments in our 

lives that have changed us forever — 

moments that were so shocking, so 

surprising, so emotionally overwhelming, that 

you remember where you were and what you 

were doing when you found out. 

I remember exactly where I was on Aug. 14, 

2003. 

I was about to go into 

my junior year of college, 

and during those years, I 

frequently traveled to 

North Carolina to visit 

with one of my best 

friends. We would watch 

movies, ride Jet-Skis on 

the lake near his grandparents’ 

house, make late 

night trips to Wendy’s, 

THE MINOR 

and have a great time 

overall. 

DETAILS This summer, my time 

in North Carolina was 

ADAM 

coming to an end, and I 

MINOR was sad to have to go 

home. As a got off the airplane 

on Aug. 14, 2003, I 

turned my cell phone on to see if I had any messages, 

and my phone was absolutely bursting 

with them. 

“What’s going on?” I thought to myself, as I 

began to check my voicemails. 

“Honey, this is your mother,” I heard my 

mom say in a worried, subdued and almost 

grim tone. “Please, call me back as soon as you 

get this,” she added as her voice cracked near 

the end. 

My heart beating faster, I called back, not 

knowing what to expect, and that’s when I 

found out. 

One of my childhood friends, Rae Anne, had 

died in a car accident at the age of 19, and there 

I was, stunned at Bradley International 

Airport, standing aimlessly in the middle of 

the terminal with a blank stare, tears forming, 

as my mother sadly reported the news. 

At that time, I had started to lose touch with 

Rae. We had grown up together, close friends, 

and we did just about everything together — 

school projects (I remember a particularly 

awful anti-drinking and driving commercial 

we filmed for school — it’s still on tape somewhere, 

but we got an A on it!), birthday parties 

(our birthdays were exactly three weeks apart) 

and even trick-or-treating a couple years. We 

had inside jokes, fun times on her trampoline, 

and enjoyed each other’s company immensely. I 

look at Rae as one of my best friends growing 

up, and I always will. 

But unfortunately, as many relationships do 

in high school, our communication began to 

fade. She had chosen a different high school as 

me, still close in proximity, but we saw each 

other far less, as it became apparent we were on 

different paths. She was pretty successful in 

her ventures. We would talk every now and 

then, and our talks would grow fewer and farther 

between, but we both knew that we cared 

for each other. 

True friendships never fade, no matter how 

much time and distance tries to chip away at 

the foundation. 

Last week, I remembered Rae on her birthday 

— she would have been 28. I often think 

about what she would be up to, what job she 

would have, if she would have been married by 

now, or maybe even if she would have children, 

and what their names would be. I think about if 

we would still be talking, or if our friendship 

would have faded even further like so many of 

my childhood friends. 

I remember Rae every Aug. 14, as well, and 

something tells me I will remember her even 

more as time goes on, because that date is now 

also the birthday of my son, Aaron. Little did I 

know, standing there in the middle of the 

Bradley terminal, on Aug. 14, 2003, that exactly 

eight years later would be the day I would 

become a father. It’s a strange link, to be sure, 

but one more connection I can make to be sure 

that I will never forget my friend, Rae. 

The days, months and years may press forever 

on, but I’ll always have the memories. 

Thanks for your friendship, Rae, I’ll never forget 

you. 

Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909-4130, 

or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridgepress.com. 

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Telephone (800) 367-9898 

Fax (508) 764-8015 

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FRANK G. CHILINSKI 

PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER 

ADAM MINOR 

MANAGING EDITOR 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

Toys for Tots helping needy area children 

To the Editor: 

The holiday season is approaching quickly 

and I am asking for help for our needy 

Spencer children. 

Spencer Toys for Tots has been in motion 

for more than 30 years. The Halstead and 

Cournoyer/Anderson Families ran it for 

many years. I was honored to take over the 

reins nine years ago. A team of volunteers 

help with administrative functions, daily 

toy pick up at various drop off points, shopping 

for toys, sorting and distributing toys 

(which we do right up through Christmas 

Eve) and more. Every amount of money 

donated is used solely towards gifts. There 

are no administrative fees. We start this 

process the 1st week of November. 

Each year the Spencer Toys for Tots 

Program supplies toys to more than 200 less 

fortunate Spencer children. Unfortunately 

this need continues to grow each year. In 

years past the program was able to give each 

family two or three quality gifts per child 

and a few stocking stuffers. 

You can also “sponsor” a child. We will 


In your Spencer New Leader issue dated 

Friday, Oct. 28, you ran an article ‘A New 

Year’s Wish on Halloween’ in which Ron 

Sinclair-Clee speaks of his practices and 

beliefs as a witch. 

I am quite glad to see such an article in the 

New Leader; it speaks volumes about the 

state of our local culture. The more exposure 

one has to differing ideas, the more one is 

able to make truly informed decisions. 

However, I have issues with the article, 

notably where Mr. Sinclair-Clee discusses 

that which pagans believe and practice. This 

is not to say that his beliefs and practices as 

a pagan are not valid. Instead, my issue is 

with his use of the terms ‘pagan’ and ‘paganism’ 

to refer to a specific eclectic neo-pagan 

belief system as opposed to their widest, and 

most correct, definition — any non- 

Abrahamic religion, or a member thereof. 

What this means is if you are not 

Christian, Jewish, or Muslim, you are a 

member of a non-Abrahamic religion, and 

thusly pagan. What Mr. Sinclair-Clee defines 

as a pagan is something other I earlier 

referred to as ‘eclectic neo-pagan’. This constitutes 

a personal belief system in which 

one takes bits and pieces from other religions 

and beliefs and puts them all together, 

in a ‘take what one likes, discard the rest’ 

way. Of course, there is nothing wrong with 

this — everyone’s own personal beliefs are 

viable for them. 

There are many kinds of pagans, though, 

given that paganism is a rather large 

umbrella to stand under: Buddhists, 

LaVeyan Satanists, and Asatruar are all 

pagan as well, and their beliefs are perfectly 

valid. I would like to point out to you, however, 

that there is a type of individual that 

attempts to reconstruct the beliefs of 

provide you with the age and wish list for a 

boy, girl or family and you can personally 

purchase gifts. We have repeat business 

owners and individuals who enjoy doing 

this. Spencer Savings Bank Employees and 

Spencer Exchange Club members have 

sponsored over 40 children in years past. 

Email me at donnaflann@aol.com if you are 

interested. 

We are thankful to the businesses and 

townspeople in our area for their generosity. 

There are amazing stories every single year. 

Please help us make a child’s Christmas a 

happy one. There is no such thing as a small 

donation. Every bit helps. Please make 

donations payable to: Spencer Toys for Tots 

and mail to: P.O. Box 186, Spencer, MA 01562. 

There will be drop off boxes for new, 

unwrapped gifts starting the 1st week of 

December at the Spencer Post Office, 

Spencer Fire Station. 

DONNA MORIN-FLANNERY 

SPENCER TOYS FOR TOTS COORDINATOR 

Shedding some light on paganism 


There is a very important issue that will 

come before the Spencer voters in early 

December. 

There is a proposal to purchase the 

Sibley/Warner property to allow this property 

to stay open land. This proposal 

includes financial efforts by land trusts, 

state conservation money and Audubon to 

fund the purchase and Spencer will be 

required to provide some of the funding. 

We support this proposal and urge the voters 

to attend public hearings to become 

informed about this issue. 

A special television program called 

“Walking Tour of Sibley/Warner Property” 

was produced by Aaron Keyes and is playing 

lost/dead cultures: these are called Recon 

pagans (I omit the ‘neo’ prefix in this 

instance because the religion one is reconstructing 

is not new), and they attempt to 

take a more scholarly look at their chosen 

religions through the use of anthropological, 

archaeological, and historical sources, 

as well as the source texts to recreate the 

beliefs and practices of the original followers 

of that religion as best as they can. 

I am what one would call a Norse recon 

pagan, reconstructing the beliefs and practices 

of my ancestors, and only one pantheon 

of gods (Odhinn, Freyja, Thorr, Baldr, etc), 

and they can be deceptive, angry, war-like 

beings. While one may commune with them 

regularly in the form of offerings of alcohol 

and meat (sacrificing people is no longer an 

acceptable practice), the Old Norse did not 

necessarily have personal relationships with 

the gods. All told, reconstructing a dead religion 

is a painstaking process, and it requires 

far more reading and research than one 

would initially believe of a pagan religion, 

not to mention the fact that most of us are on 

our own in these endeavors. 

I write this not to espouse my own beliefs 

as better or more correct than that of another, 

but rather to explain that what one commonly 

sees as ‘pagan’ is not entirely true — 

there are many of us, and we do not all 

believe the same thing, nor may we all be 

cast in the same light. Further, if one is 

researching neo-paganism and wishes to be 

researching actual beliefs as opposed to fluff, 

I highly suggest verifying one’s sources (and 

yes, Wikipedia is not a good one). Simply 

because it is published does not mean it is 

true or even correct. 

McPherson: Vote yes on debt exclusion 

SOUND OFF: 

I am writing this letting after reading a 

response to Bo Fritze’s article. 

I am assuming that this person that is having 

such a difficult time with Church Street 

must be a woman driver, because the real 

issue is speeding on Church Street. 

I purchased my home in 1999 and I have 

dealt with the parking issue for years and I 

will tell you that it is not as bad as she or this 

person is making it. I raise three children 

and several dogs on this street and I am very 

happy to say that with the speeding cars 

nothing happen to any children or pets on 

this speedway. 

As to the street being virtually impassible, 

this leads me to believe this is a woman driver 

because over the 10 years I have seen it all 

SOUND OFF 

LUKE ALLAN GUSTAVSON 

SPENCER 

on Spencer’s Channel 12 regularly. This is an 

excellent program and gives the viewer a 

bird’s eye view of the property and a better 

understanding of the proposal. If Spencer 

does not do its part to support this, the land 

will be available for development and the 

costs will probably be much higher in the 

way of providing schools and infrastructure. 

We strongly urge voters to vote yes at the 

town meeting and vote yes at the special 

election to fund the debt exclusion. We may 

never get this opportunity again. 

Church Street problems do not exist 

BOB AND CAROL MCPHERSON 

SPENCER 

from construction ten wheelers to several 

fire trucks including our new ladder truck, 

delivery trucks and all the over vehicles have 

had no problem with the size of our street. 

Wintertime is a challenge for us, the homeowners. 

We clear the snow on the streets and 

sidewalks with snow blowers, blowing snow 

onto our own lawns, with help of all neighbors, 

this street is better maintain than other 

streets done by our highway department. 

Let me finish by saying, if you are not 

happy with our hazard and eyesore on 

church street, use another street to get 

through, it will be one less vehicles speeding 

down our street. 

THE HAPPY BOAT OWNER 

Little cat lost 

Please be on the lookout. 

Lost in the vicinity of Glover and Highland 

Streets, Southbridge, Mass.: One black-andwhite 

cat, about 10 years old, thin, skittish, 

answers to the name of … oh, wait a minute, he 

doesn’t answer to anything — he’s a cat! 

This was supposed to be a whole different column. 

In fact, it already was a whole different 

column, just one final proofread away from 

being sent through cyberspace to the 

Stonebridge Press editor, when one of The 

Guys did something stupid: He vanished! 

The Guys, for those who don’t know or 

remember, are Barry and 

Elliott, our felines de domicile, 

named after some wellknown 

TV pitchmen because 

“they own the furniture” in 

our house, made abundantly 

clear by their ripping of 

couches and chairs to shreds 

within a year of joining our 

family. Which is why they no 

longer have front claws. 

AS YOU 

LIKE IT 

MARK ASHTON 

Anyway, we arrived home 

early last Friday evening 

from grocery shopping to 

find that the new bow window 

we ordered a couple of 

weeks ago had been delivered 

and installed. What a 

treat! What a surprise! What 

a risky endeavor! 

Risky because if we had known they were 

coming, I’d have corralled the cats and secured 

them on the front porch or in the cellar for the 

duration of the installation. You see, Barry 

(aka Chuck, Fat Boy, or Tank) is an explorer, a 

nosy-bones, an incurable inquisitor, a climber 

into bags and boxes, an investigator of fireplaces 

and cubby holes, a real foolish feline 

when you consider the trouble he can get into. 

Elliott, on the other hand, nicknamed Ellie, 

Dopey Bones, Skitty Kitty, or Boo (mainly for 

his tendency to run from everything from a 

household sneeze to a strange noise on a TV 

commercial), is typically the Invisible Cat. 

When friends, family, neighbors, or tradesmen 

come calling, he goes missing. We’ve searched 

high and low on occasion, but when he doesn’t 

want to be found, he CAN’T BE. Then, 10 minutes 

after the intruder has left, he saunters out 

– as if from another dimension. His secret hiding 

place remains just that – a secret. He refuses 

to talk, unless it’s to whine for his dinner, or 

breakfast, or for we don’t know exactly what 

between those meals. 

So when we entered the house Friday night 

and found Barry in his usual spot flopped atop 

the couch, we sighed in relief. Everything was 

all right in the Cat Kingdom (let’s face it, they 

let US live there – as their servants, lackeys, toilet 

cleaners, and massage therapists). But when 

after five minutes or so Elliott had not yet 

reared his whiny head, we began to wonder. 

Was he upstairs, feigning indifference to suppertime? 

Was he downstairs still hiding from 

the window installers, was he … ? Yikes, could 

he possibly be UA (unauthorizedly absent)? A 

thorough search of our beautiful bungalow 

revealed the frightening truth: Elliott the 

Invisible was missing – outdoors! 

Now my mind raced immediately back to a 

letter to the editor in last week’s Stonebridge 

Press publications. Headlined “A call for help 

on behalf of felines,” the letter spoke fervently 

about the plight of abandoned cats, and of the 

deplorable conditions and lives “devoid of 

love” they endured. The letter writer pleaded 

with compassionate readers everywhere to 

consider spaying and neutering their pets – and 

to adopt new pets from the growing clowder of 

street cats produced by this inconsiderate kitty 

littering. 

The letter had hit home with us, not only 

because of the plight of feral felines, but 

because of what cats have meant to our family 

for, oh, about the last 60 years. 

Now here’s where the original column talked 

about the cute, funny things The Guys (and 

their predecessors) have done over the years, 

the way Barry plays “the lump” (under the covers 

in the middle of the bed on cold days) and 

the way Elliott rubs up against table legs, chair 

legs, pant legs, and anything else at his level – 

leaving black haired evidence of his having 

been there. 

This is where the original column focused on 

the “tough couple of weeks” The Guys had 

endured – what with the plumber, the water 

meter installer, the door replacement guys, and 

finally, the window installers intruding on 

THEIR (The Guys’) space. I was also going to 

relate my futile attempts to corral The Guys 

into the upstairs bedroom one morning last 

week, and how Elliott, terrified at seeing me 

mount the stairs with Barry in my arms, had 

skittered past us, knocking over Lincoln statues 

and books and memorabilia, in his flight to 

reach his Secret Hiding Place. It’s simply not in 

his – or any feline’s purview (or, in this case, 

purr-view) – to “be put” anyplace not of his 

own choosing. 

That day had nevertheless worked out OK. 

But Friday brought the worrisome prospect of 

a furry friend literally left out in the cold, clawless 

and clueless. No biggie, I thought, even as I 

emailed this column to the editor with Elliott 

still nowhere in sight. And with it snowing. 

“We’ve got to find him,” said the worried wife. 

“Don’t worry,” I said. “He’s resourceful. He’ll be 

OK. He’ll come back when he’s hungry.” 

Who am I kitten? The saga of the little cat 

lost is truly traumatic – and will remain so 

until he returns, the repentant prodigal welcomed 

home with open arms and an overflowing 

cat food dish. Scriptures counsel us to “pray 

over your crops, your cattle,” and, I’m sure, 

your fuzz-faced family members. 

If you’ve a mind to, please feel free to add 

your own kitty petition to the others winging 

heavenward. 

Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for 

Stonebridge Press publications.



Winter Storm Alfred packs a punch in Worcester County 

EARLY STORM LEAVES THOUSANDS IN THE DARK, COLD 

A tree is cracked from the first snowstorm of the year. 

Tree limbs are piled up in front of David Prouty High School. 

Joy Richard photos 

STAFF REPORT 

The last thing people expected before 

Halloween was a blanket of snow. 

However, that’s exactly what Worcester 

County got last weekend, as heavy snow 

brought down trees and power lines and 

leaving most of the area in the dark, just as 

the nights are truly getting cold. 

In Spencer, according to Fire Chief Bob 

Parsons in a message to the New Leader 

Sunday night, more than 90 percent was 

without power at that time. That number 

had been upgrade to about 40 percent as of 

press time Monday, Oct. 31. On Monday, 

Parsons said National Grid was predicting 

Thursday, Nov. 3 as a target date for restoration. 

As of Monday, the shelter is still open at 

Knox Trail Junior High at 73 Ash Street, 

serving hot meals and a warm place to 

sleep. 

“We are working diligently along with the 

highway department to clear the remaining 

roads still closed, please be patient,” 

Parsons said. 

If you need assistance to get to the shelter 

please call the Spencer Police Station at 508- 

885-6333. 

On Oct. 31, it was announced that Trick or 

Treat proceedings have been postponed 

until Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

and the Halloween party after Trick or 

Treat will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 

town hall. 

“Many roads are still impassable with 

trees and wires down, please be careful 

driving on the roads,” Parsons said. 

On Monday, it was also reported that a 

house fire was started as a result of the outages. 

“In Massachusetts there has been one 

death from CO poisoning from improper 

use of a generator and six others in critical 

condition,” Parsons said. “If you’re using a 

generator please make sure it is outside and 

in a well ventilated area. We have experienced 

one house fire in Spencer when 

power was restored to a home. Please be 

careful while using candles or wood 

stoves.” 

In Leicester, according to a message by 

Police Chief Jim Hurley, the town has 

moved emergency shelter operations from 

the Middle School to the Senior Center on 

Winslow Avenue. 

“Power continues to be restored in town 

with several areas (including the LPD) having 

just come back on line about an hour 

ago,” Hurley said on Monday. “Travel on the 

secondary roads throughout the town 

remains difficult on some streets and a 

number of streets remain closed.” 

In Leicester, Trick or Treating has been 

postponed until Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5-7 

p.m. 

The emergency shelter is still operational 

at this time but will cease operation when 

all the power is restored. 

In other storm related news, Alfred may 

be responsible for fatal car accident on 

Monday, as a crash on Route 56 near the 

Leicester/Oxford town line has claimed the 

life of a 19-year-old Millbury woman. 

Leicester Police Chief James Hurley said 

that the preliminary investigation indicates 

that Brittany Knowlton, 19, of 69 West Main 

Street, Millbury, was operating a pickup 

truck south bound on Route 56 when her 

vehicle crossed over into the northbound 

lane and collided with a pickup truck being 

operated northbound on Route 56 by 

Christopher Stuart 38, of Spencer. 

The preliminary investigation indicates 

that Knowlton lost control of her vehicle 

after going around a tree that was leaning 

onto Route 56 as a result of the snowstorm. 

As Knowlton returned back to her lane 

after going around the tree she lost control 

of her vehicle resulting in the crash. She 

was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by 

Leicester EMS where she was pronounced 

dead. 

The operator of the other pickup truck 

along with two passengers sought their own 

medical treatment. The accident was being 

investigated by Officer Thomas Moughan 

who is assigned to the Central 

Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council 

(CEMLEC) Accident Reconstruction Unit 

and he was assisted by Leicester Officer 

Julie Berry and Scot Brooks. Worcester 

County District Attorney Joseph Early’s 

Office is also assisting in the investigation. 

The section of Route 56 where the accident 

occurred was closed for approximately 

three hours while investigators worked at 

the crash site and the cleanup of debris and 

removal of the vehicles took place. The 

Oxford Police Department assisted the 

Leicester Police Department at the scene of 

the accident and with traffic control. The 

accident remains under investigation. 

Limbs can bee seen cracked in front of these 

Spencer homes. 

Debris can be seen on the back roads of Spencer after the first snowstorm of the year.


SPORTS 

Lady Indians win conference, reach district tournament 

BY NICK ETHIER 

SPORTS STAFF WRITER 

North Brookfield girls’ soccer 

senior Lauren Hevy has 

been a part of the varsity team 

since the seventh grade, and 

all her time and effort has 

finally paid off. The Lady 

Indians, who haven’t reached 

the Central Mass. district tournament 

since the fall of 2005, 

won their conference this fall, 

accumulated 10 regular season 

wins, and have finally 

advanced to districts. 

“It’s been a while,” North 

Brookfield coach Jeff Hicks, 

who has been a part of the 

staff since 2002, said. “Lauren 

has been on since being a seventh 

grader, and it was the previous 

year since we made districts.” 

The Lady Indians finished 

the regular season at 10-7-1 and 

went a perfect 8-0 in their first 

year in the Worcester County 

Athletic Conference after 

transferring out of the Dual 

Valley Conference. 

Despite leaving the DVC and not 

having to match up against the likes 

of perennial powerhouses Sutton, 

Hopedale, and Nipmuc twice a year, 

North Brookfield still racked up five 

points against out of conference 

competition. 

“We were able to get a couple of 

wins and a tie out of conference,” 

Hicks said, as the Lady Indians 

defeated Bay Path twice and tied St. 

Peter-Marian. 

Leading the charge was Hevy, 

who finished with 24 goals and 8 

assists, which accounted for 60 percent 

of the team scores and led all 

Central Mass. girls with a week of 

games to go. 

“I think she’s a very good one,” 

said Hicks. “She wants to play in 

college and in Division 3 she’ll be a 

very strong player.” 

Erica Tillotson of North Brookfield plays the ball 

as it makes its way toward the ground. 

Devin Hildick, the only other senior 

on the team and now in her 

fourth varsity year, added 6 goals 

and 2 assists. Hicks said Hildick is a 

“good outside wing” and can “run 

like the wind.” 

Junior Ashley Seymour was second 

on the team in offensive production, 

tallying 9 goals and 4 assists. 

Junior defensive center back Diana 

Farmer also chipped in with 4 goals 

and 3 assists. 

“She has a big boot, but for a big 

girl she’s a lot more agile and better 

with the ball than you’d think,” 

Hicks said of Farmer’s ability. 

North Brookfield sported a 21-person 

roster, as all grades (7-12) played 

on the varsity since the Lady 

Indians didn’t have enough people 

to field a JV team as well. 

Despite the age disparity among 

all the players North Brookfield 

North Brookfield’s Christy Dever advances the ball in a recent game vs. Whitinsville Christian. 

fielded a successful team and 

became close in the process. 

“This is the best camaraderie,” 

Hicks said. “Even the girls that 

don’t get to play [as much], they 

come to practice every day. It’s been 

a fun year.” 

The year has also been a rewarding 

one — especially for Hevy — 

since every player on the roster will 

play in a district soccer game for the 

first time. 

“Lauren’s had six years and she’s 

been the best player for the past few 

years. This year getting that success, 

it’s nice,” Hicks said. 

And now that the Lady Indians 

Nick Ethier photos 

are in the tournament, Hicks looks 

forward to what lies ahead. 

“Anything can happen,” he said 

about how far his team can go. 

“With the seeding, you never know.” 

Diana Farmer of North Brookfield boots the ball away down the field. 

North Brookfield’s Audra Farrington (10) plays the ball against a Whitinsville Christian 

player. 

NEWS BRIEFS 

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the 

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The Lady Indians finished the regular 

season at 10-7-1 and advanced to the 

Central Mass. Division 3 district tournament 

for the first time since the fall 

of 2005. Congratulations! 

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Leicester-Spencer Raiders 

win playoff game 

The Leicester-Spencer Raiders eighth 

grade football team of American Youth football 

emerged victorious on Oct. 26 over 

Worcester 2, 16-14. The Raiders will next play 

Worcester 1 — one of two teams to defeat 

Leicester-Spencer in regular season play — in 

the second round of the playoffs. 

The Leicester-Spencer seventh grade team 

lost in the first round of the playoffs to 

Charlton-Dudley, 20-12. 

David Prouty to host 

Autumn Shooting Clinic 

The 2nd annual Autumn Shooting Clinic, 

presented by the David Prouty High School 

basketball team, is designed to introduce and 

reinforce the fundamentals of shooting. The 

cost is $60 per participant, limited to the first 

12 kids in each session. The clinic will run on 

Sundays, Nov. 6, 13, and 20. Session one, for 

boys and girls in grades 5-7, will take place 

from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., while session two, for 

boys and girls in grades 8-12, will run from 7 

to 8 p.m. Please contact Scott Dion at (508) 867- 

6880 for more details. 

Tri-Community Ski Club 

readies for Wachusett 

Mountain 

Are you ready to ski or snowboard at 

Wachusett Mountain Ski area? The Tri- 

Community Ski Club is open to everyone. We 

ski six consecutive Saturday nights starting 

Jan. 7 until Feb. 11 for $119 per person. Or you 

can buy a Century Pass at discounted prices 

and ski when you want all season long. Other 

discounts may also be available through your 

health insurance program. 

Call or contact Dick Lisi at (508) 410-1332 or 

at lisirichard15@yahoo.com before Nov. 15 

for discount information. 

Lady Raider squads named 

Central Mass. Champs 

The 12U and 15U cheerleading teams from 

the Leicester-Spencer Raiders of American 

Youth Football were both named Central 

Mass. Champions at a recent competition in 

Lowell on Oct. 22. 

The 12U team, coached by Michelle Barnes, 

consists of Victoria Jeovaras, Courtney 

Doyle, Madisyn Constantine, Bridge 

Kachadoorian, Jillian Anderson, Jaymee 

Hayes, Sydney Bolivar, Kailyn Schulman, 

Elise Simonovitch, Caitlynn Kelly, Stephenie 

Casassa, Machenzie Lavin, Madison O’Leary, 

Lauren Badosa, Sarah Mott, Rylie Little, 

Victoria Esposito, Isabella Roy, Emma 

Barnes, Caitlin Charpentier, Olivia 

Lachapelle, and Hannah DiPlato. 

The 15U team, coached by Simone Bishop, 

consists of Monique Agbanyo, Autum 

Berthiaume, Deanna Berthiaume, Cassandra 

Berthiaume, Kiana Besse, Abigail Bishop, 

Victoria C’aroamo, Brianna Carlson, Noelle 

Casassa, Darla Mott, Sarah Gaudette, 

Shannon Guenette, Darian Kenneway, Shelby 

LaConte, Cathryn Lapierre, Elisha Little, 

Kelly Normandin, Yulimer Ortiz, Hanna Roy, 

and Samantha Shays. 

When will clubhouse 

fall through the ice? 

SPENCER — The Spencer Exchange Club 

is sponsoring its first “Club House on Ice” 

contest. 

Pick the date and time that the clubhouse 

will fall through the ice at Sibley Pond on 

Route 9 (next to Ahearn Equipment). 

Spring 2012 sponsorships are available for 

$250 (Gold Level) or $100 (Silver Club). 

Prizes are $1,500 for first place, $750 for second 

place and $250 for third place. 

Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. For ticket 

information, email dhende5518@aol.com. 

Proceeds will benefit the future Spencer 

Veterans Memorial. 

For more information, visit 

www.spencerexchangeclub.com/clubhouse.



SPORTS 

Anderstrom, Richer win SWCL cross-country races 

SHEPHERD HILL, NORTHBRIDGE TAKE TEAM TITLES 

BY NICK ETHIER 

SPORTS STAFF WRITER 

WEBSTER — On an overcast, 

cool, and calm day — perfect running 

conditions — Tantasqua senior 

Aaron Anderstrom and 

Northbridge junior Julie Richer 

won the Southern Worcester 

County League (SWCL) individual 

cross-country championship races 

at Memorial Beach. 

Anderstrom finished the 2.9-mile 

course in 15:42, which helped the 

Warriors boys’ team place second. 

Richer — who crossed the line in 

18:11 — and the Rams rolled to the 

team title on the girls’ side. 

Shepherd Hill won the boys’ 

event behind four of the top 11 finishers. 

“You can’t really complain,” 

Anderstrom said of the team finish. 

“You can’t win them all [but] 

we had a good season. We’re going 

to have a great season coming up in 

districts.” 

Anderstrom, Grafton senior Chaz 

Davis (last year’s winner), and 

Shepherd Hill senior Elijah Fossas 

battled for position all race long, 

but Anderstrom felt comfortable 

from the get-go. 

“The start was kind of fast and 

we got a comfortable pace,” he said. 

“I wasn’t rushed or hurting. I felt 

good and on stride.” 

With about a quarter mile to go 

Anderstrom, who finished third 

last year, began his final kick, 

which was good enough to hold off 

Davis and Fossas. 

“At the end I had to kick it, so I 

did and I had enough left,” 

Bartlett’s Kellie Powers (82) and Tantasqua’s Courtney 

Holmes (496) make their way through the course at 

Memorial Beach. 

David Prouty runner Brenden Coughlin 

approaches the finish line at the SWCL 

championship race. Coughlin placed 

17th with a time of 17:20. 

Anderstrom said. 

Much like the boys’ race, Richer 

was in a three-person battle for the 

title. Racing against Shepherd Hill 

sophomore Stella Worters and 

Millbury seventh grader Angie 

DiDomenica, the three jockeyed for 

position until Richer — who also 

won the event last year — pulled 

away late. 

“Coming into the 

race I knew 

[Worters] and 

[DiDomenica] were 

going to be tough 

competitors and 

out in front,” 

Richer said. “I had 

to stay with them 

and not take the 

lead. On the last 

stretch I knew the 

finish was right 

there and I took 

off.” 

Richer’s strategy 

worked to perfection, 

as she passed 

Worters and 

DiDomenica with 

about a quarter 

mile to go and outkicked 

the duo to 

the finish line. 

Richer has been 

impressed with 

Northbridge’s team 

as well, as the Rams 

Tantasqua’s Mike Dobos (bib No. 320) and Shepherd Hill’s Wes Nelson finish 

in fourth and fifth place, respectively. 

placed its first five runners in the 

top 12. 

“This year our team was getting 

closer and closer,” she said. “Our 

last loss was last season against 

Uxbridge our first meet of the season. 

That was by default, too, 

because we only had four girls 

[instead of the mandated five] running.” 

Richer and the Rams also look 

forward to the upcoming district 

and potential state meets, depending 

on how well they perform at districts. 

Boys and girls individual and 

team results are as follows: 

Boys Team Results 

1. Shepherd Hill, 44 points 

2. Tantasqua, 63 

3. Auburn, 83 

4. Uxbridge, 97 

5. Grafton, 135 

6. Millbury, 173 

7. Oxford, 205 

8. Northbridge, 209 

9. David Prouty, 239 

10. Southbridge, 260 

11. Quaboag, 291 

Top 15 Boys Results 

1. Aaron Anderstrom, Tantasqua, 

15:42 

2. Chaz Davis, Grafton, 15:48 

3. Elijah Fossas, Shepherd Hill, 

15:51 

4. Mike Dobos, Tantasqua, 15:55 

5. Wes Nelson, Shepherd Hill, 

15:55 

6. Finley Simonds, Tantasqua, 

16:20 

7. Leo Harmon, Shepherd Hill, 

16:24 

8. Cameron Graves, Millbury, 

16:25 

9. Andrew Reardon, Uxbridge, 

16:29 

10. Matt Lavallee, Auburn, 16:31 

11. Nick Thames, Shepherd Hill, 

16:34 

12. Mike Fitman, Northbridge, 

17:05 

13. Matt Healey, Auburn, 17:12 

14. John Bylund, Auburn, 17:12 

15. Jason Mannka, Uxbridge, 

17:19 

Girls Team Results 

1. Northbridge, 34 points 

2. Shepherd Hill, 55 

3. Millbury, 73 

4. Oxford, 110 

5. Tantasqua, 132 

6. Auburn, 150 

Nick Ethier photos 

Aaron Anderstrom of Tantasqua wins the boys’ 

cross-country race in 15:42. 

7. Uxbridge, 163 

8. Bartlett, 192 

9. Quaboag, 214 

10. Grafton, 249 

Top 15 Girls Results 

1. Julie Richer, Northbridge, 18:11 

2. Stella Worters, Shepherd Hill, 

18:20 

3. Angie DiDomenica, Millbury, 

18:37 

4. Shelby Stretton, Oxford, 19:22 

5. Megan Mawn, Northbridge, 

19:30 

6. Janet Haas, Northbridge, 19:50 

7. Kaleigh Durkan, Shepherd 

Hill, 20:07 

8. Chloe Doyon, Oxford, 20:24 

9. Kellie Powers, Bartlett, 20:38 

10. Erika Haverty, Northbridge, 

20:41 

11. Courtney Holmes, Tantasqua, 

20:45 

12. Callie Hansson, Northbridge, 

20:47 

13. Maria DiDomenica, Millbury, 

20:49 

14. Jessica Gatzke, Shepherd Hill, 

21:03 

15. Brooke Packard, Shepherd 

Hill, 21:18 

Minutemen set their sights for a playoff appearance 

Headline: 

By Michael Corso 

Sports Correspondent 

CHARLTON — The Bay Path football team 

improved to 7-1 on their 2011 campaign after 

a decisive 34-7 victory over Nashoba Tech on 

Oct. 29. The win marks the Minutemen’s fifth 

in a row, in which they have outscored their 

opponents 196-45. 

Long time head coach Al Dhembe has seen 

a big improvement in his team since the start 

of the year. 

“We’re starting to do some nice things as a 

team,” he said. “Everyone’s giving a nice contribution 

and we’re really playing well.” 

The Minutemen are led by a plethora of 

upperclassmen that have stepped up their 

play over the past five weeks. The offense has 

been led by senior Kyle Pearson, who has 

done a nice job under center after the departure 

of Spencer Dube, who left the program 

as the all-time leader in passing yards. 

Pearson’s main targets have been junior 

Anthony Baez and senior Tom Gentry. The 

wide receiver duo has supplied the 

Minutemen with a pair of deep play threats 

and has also spread the field for the running 

game. 

In the backfield, Bay Path has relied heavily 

on the tandem of senior Ty Phillips and 

junior Josh St. Laurent. The two powerful 

running backs have acquired a lot of attention 

from opposing defenses, which in turn 

has allowed Baez and Gentry to receive oneon-one 

coverages on the outside. 

Perhaps the Minutemen’s strongest aspect 

to its game has been the defense, as they have 

held opponents to just over 10 points per 

game, including back-to-back shutouts to 

South and Burncoat earlier in the season. 

Senior middle linebacker Eric Edstrom 

leads the Minutemen’s defensive rushing 

attack, while junior defensive back John 

Vidal has provided a boost in the secondary. 

Heading into the bout with Nashoba Tech, 

Bay Path was third in the Division 6 rankings 

behind Blackstone Valley Tech and Assabet. 

But that could all change in the next two 

weeks, as the Minutemen will square off 

against both divisional foes. 

“We’re getting into the meat of our schedule,” 

said Dhembe. “This is going to make or 

break our season. I don’t worry about the 

standings. The season is mainly working 

toward a goal and that is to win the league 

title.” 

Both Assabet and Valley Tech have very 

different playing styles that can cause problems 

for the Minutemen’s defense. 

“Blackstone likes to throw the ball and are 

very physical,” said Dhembe. “They also 

have a pair of running backs that we have to 

contain. Assabet is a grind-it-out team. They 

are going to run the ball and are also very 

physical.” 

Bay Path’s final three games are on the 

road, with the season finale against 

Worcester Tech. 

The final three games will decide the fate of 

the Minutemen, who lost in the first round of 

the playoffs last season. 

“The postseason is a funny animal,” said 

Dhembe. “There are a lot of factors that go 

into it. Anything can happen.” 

HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK 

Oct. 24 

Tantasqua 0, Shepherd Hill 0 — 

The Warriors and Rams boys’ soccer 

teams battled to a scoreless 

draw, as Jake Nichols (12 saves) of 

Tantasqua and Nikko Kittredge 

(13 saves) of Shepherd Hill recorded 

shutouts. 

The Warriors are now 8-5-3, the 

Rams 8-3-5, and both teams have 

already clinched a spot in the 

Central Mass. Division 1 district 

tournament. 


Jess Farland scored two goals, 

Taylor Farland added another, 

and the Warriors girls’ soccer 

team held on after leading 3-0 at 

halftime. 

Emily Mattson scored both goals 

for the Rams. 


Fighting back from being down 

two sets to none, the Warriors’ 

volleyball team clinched a spot in 

the district tournament after a 

hard-fought victory. Set scores 

were 21-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-9. 

Leading the way for Tantasqua 

(10-7) was Jess Kosinski (15 service 

points including 3 aces, 3 kills, 

and an assist), Narissa Tremblay 

(10 service points including 2 

aces, 8 kills, and a dig), Kaylyn 

Blair (10 service points including 

2 aces, 10 kills, 4 blocks, and 2 

digs), and Corrie Molleur (12 kills 

and 4 blocks). 

Johanna L’Heureux had 11 kills 

for the Rams (13-3). 

Oct. 26 

Tantasqua 4, Auburn 0 — Isaac 

Nichols, Myles Gaudet, CJ 

Mattioli, and Josh Escobar scored 

the goals for the Warriors boys’ 

soccer team on Senior Night, 

while Jake Nichols recorded 14 

saves in the shutout. 

Tantasqua is now 9-5-3, while the 

Rockets dropped to 4-7-5. 

Auburn 1, Tantasqua 0 — The 

Auburn girls’ soccer team 

remained undefeated as Jenna 

Scanlon scored the game’s only 

goal to lift the Rockets. 

Oct. 27 

Tantasqua 3, Millbury 1 — The 

visiting Warriors volleyball team 

defeated the Woolies, with set 

scores of 25-7, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19. 

Narissa Tremblay had 12 service 

points including 2 aces, 4 kills and 

a block for Tantasqua (11-7), while 

Kaylyn Blair and Corrie Molleur 

also played well. 

Oct. 28 

Amherst 3, Tantasqua 0 — The 

host Warriors volleyball team fell 

to 11-8 on the season after dropping 

set scores of 25-9, 25-14, 25-17. 

Narissa Tremblay (10 service 

points including 2 aces), Corrie 

Molleur (5 kills and 5 blocks), and 

Kaylyn Blair (6 kills and 3 blocks) 

filled up the stat sheet for 

Tantasqua. 

Nashoba 6, Tantasqua 2 — The 

Warriors girls’ soccer team suffered 

a rare defeat, as Jess 

Farland and Taylor Farland tallied 

the goals for Tantasqua. 

Tantasqua 26, Burncoat 2 — 

The Warriors football team ended 

its five-game losing streak with a 

big win over the Patriots. 

Joe Green had two rushing touchdowns 

for Tantasqua (3-5), while 

Dom Cruz rushed another in and 

John Beaudry caught a TD pass 

from Alex Lucas. DJ Henn made 

six tackles on defense. 

Oct. 29 

Tantasqua 0, Millbury 0 — The 

Warriors and Woolies battled to a 

scoreless draw on the soccer field, 

as the game was called early in 

the second half due to the snow.


East Brookfield 

Oct. 10 

7:49 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Shore Road. 

Investigated. 

Oct. 11 

7:53 a.m.: 911 hang up call, West 

Sturbridge Road. Spoken to. 

Oct. 13 

12:00 p.m.: Animal call, Elementary 

School. Services rendered. 


Oct. 17 

6:55 a.m.: Animal call, West Brookfield 

Road. Spoken to. 

Oct. 18 

9:51 a.m.: 911-Animal call, Ryan Road. 

Services rendered. 

10:27 a.m.: Animal call, Cushing Street. 

Spoken to. 

5:13 p.m.: Vandalism, Brickyard Road. 


11:14 p.m.: Disturbance, Forest Street. 

Peace restored. 

Oct. 21 

3:26 p.m.: Threat, Barnes Road. Services 

rendered. 

3:59 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, East 

Brookfield Road. Transported to Harrington 

Hospital. 

Oct. 22 

1:33 p.m.: Vandalism, Gilbert Street. Gone 

on arrival. 

3:09 p.m.: Illegal Dumping, Orchard Road. 

Arrest made. 

7:34 p.m.: Complaint, motor vehicle operations, 

Route 67 & Route 148. Arrests made. 

Oct. 23 

1:02 p.m.: Animal call, North Street. 


LEICESTER POLICE 

Oct. 14 

1:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal 

injury, Main Street. 

12:48 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Hemlock 

Street. Arrest made. 

4:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal 

injury, Main Street. Report taken. 

10:42 p.m.: Noise Complaint, Church 

Street. Spoken to. 

Oct. 15 


injury, Souty Main street. 

1:26 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal 

injury, Pleasant Street. Transported to hospital. 

8:31 p.m.: Residential fire alarm, Hyland 

Avenue. Services rendered. 

9:18 pm.: Juvenile offenses, Stafford and 

Henshaw Streets. Spoken to. 

Oct. 16 

9:33 a.m.: Breaking and entering, Chapel 

Street. Report taken. 

Oct. 17 

10:02 a.m.: Fire, boiler problem, Auburn 

Street. Services rendered. 

3:57 p.m.: Abandoned 911, South Main 


5:34 p.m.: Breaking and entering residential, 

Locust Street. Report taken. 

Oct. 18 


injury, Huntoon Memorial Highway. 

Report taken. 

Oct. 19 

6:54 a.m.: Threats, Laurel Heights Condo’s, 

Huntoon Memorial Highway. Spoken to. 

7:24 a.m.: Threats, South Main Street. 

Report taken. 

3:51 p.m.: Hazardous condition, Church 


9:07 p.m.: Suicide Threat attempt, 

Huntoon Memorial Highway. Transported 

to Hospital. 

9:17 p.m.: Larceny, Northeast Pizza, Main 

Street. Report taken. 

Oct. 20 


injury, Huntoon and Stafford Street. 

Report taken. 

1:00 p.m.: Larceny, Pine Street. Report 

taken. 

Oct. 21 

12:07 p.m.: Assist other police, South Main 

Street. Arrests made. 

1:18 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit and 

run, no personal injury, Walmart-Soojians 

Drive. Services rendered. 

5:57 p.m.: Disturbance, Leicester Center, 

Main Street. Peace restored. 

11:16 p.m.: Breaking and Entering 

attempted, Westminster Street. 

Investigated. 

Oct. 22 

12:45 p.m.: Identity Theft, Laurel Heights 

Condo’s, Huntoon Memorial Highway. 

Investigated. 

2:47 p.m.: Larceny, Locust Street. Assisted 

Party. 

4:11 p.m.: Assist other police, Tobin Road. 

Arrest made. 

7:42 p.m.: Sex crime, rape, Market Street. 

Report taken. 

11:29 p.m.: Family problem, Mayflower 

Circle. Peace restored. 

Oct. 23 

12:17 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Main and 

Cross Streets. Arrest made. 

10:35 a.m.: Domestic disturbance, 

Westland Meadows, Town Beach Road. 

Peace restored. 

5:33 p.m.: Vandalism, Forest Street. 

Spoken to. 

8:35 p.m.: Domstic Disturbance, Burncoat 

Lane. Peace restored. 

Oct. 24 

12:01 a.m.: Threats, Burncoat Lane. Arrest 

made. 

4:07 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Main and 

Mechanic Streets. Arrest made. 

8:11 a.m.: Larceny, D & G Bait & Tackle, 

Main Street. Report taken. 

11:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, South 

Main Street. Report taken. 

Oct. 25 

2:06 p.m.: Disturbance, McCarthy Avenue. 

Spoken to. 


injury, Main Street. Report taken. 

Oct. 26 


injury, Main and Collier Avenue. 

Report taken. 

7:43 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, with 

personal injury, Henshaw Street and Shelter 

Ridge Road. Transported to Hospital. 

12:24 p.m.: Domestic Disturbance, Peter 

Salem Road. Spoken to. 

7:47 p.m.: Drug violation, Main Street. 

Area search negative. 

10:54 p.m.: Noise complaint, Creative 

Florist, Main Street. Investigated. 

SPENCER 

POLICE REPORTS 

Oct. 19 

12:00 p.m.: Domestic-abuse/neglect, Howe 

Road. Children being harassed again. 

12:01 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal 

injury, West Main street. Two vehicle’s by 

Sunoco. 

12:12 p.m.: Request for police, Smithville 

Road. Apartment vandalized. 

12:20 p.m. Found, Grove Street. ID’s on 

ground? 

1:41 p.m.: 911 Calls, Maple Street. RE: 

phone call received? 

2:30 p.m.: Request for police, Wire Village 

Road. Girl friend won’t return wallet? 

2:37 p.m.: Request for police, Temple 

Street. Re: Magazine Scam. 


run, property damage. 

Someone backed over gliding swing in 

yard? 

6:05 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Maple Street 

and St. Mary Church Lot. Group youths congregating 

by dumpsters? 

7:15 p.m.: Disturbance, neighbors, 

Cranberry Meadow Road. Music so loud can 

hear over TV/Wind. 

9:13 p.m.: Fire, woods, grass, South 

Spencer Road. Wire arcing on pole. 

Oct. 20 

3:12 a.m.: Request for police, Paxton Road. 

Someone is ringing her doorbell? 

7:22 a.m.: Harassing phone call, Gold 

ARRESTS 

NORTH BROOK- 

FIELD ARRESTS 

Oct. 22 

Steven Lee, 59, Spring Street, North 

Brookfield. Driving under the influence 

of alcohol, 4th offense, marked lanes violation, 

negligent operation of motor vehicle. 

Dale Iott, 40, Summer Street, North 

Brookfield. Trespassing. 

LEICESTER 

ARRESTS 

Oct. 14 

Jeremy Hoschek, 32, 44 Church Street, 

Spencer. All other offense warrant. 

Oct. 21 

Jeremy Hoscher, 32, 44 Church Street, 

Spencer. Operating motor vehicle with 

suspended license. 

Oct. 22 

Brandon A. Castle, 25, 19 Church Street, 

Auburn. Domestic abuse, assault and battery. 

Oct. 23 

Richard J. Chevalier, 50, 8 Forbes 

Street, Worcester. Speeding, marked lanes 

violation, operating under influence of 

liquor, 2nd offense, operating motor vehicle 

with suspended license, subsequent 

offense, negligent operation of motor 

vehicle, child endangerment while operating 

under influence. 

Oct. 24 

Robert J. Dirsa, 44, 45 Burncoat Lane, 

Leicester. Attempted arson of dwelling 

house, assault with dangerous weapon. 

Alexandre Ramos Desqusa, 19, 116 West 

Boylston, Worcester. Unlicensed operation 

of motor vehicle. 

SPENCER ARRESTS 

Oct. 20 

14 year old juvenile. Assault and battery 

by dangerous weapon, criminal 

harassment? 

Eric J. Openshaw, 20, 14 High Street, 

Spencer. (2) Warrants. 

Oct. 21 

John P. Doherty, 38, 2 Langevin Street, 

Spencer. Operating motor vehicle under 

influence of liquor, laving scene after 

property damage, operating motor vehicle 

negligently to endanger, defective 

equipment. 

Jeremy A. Hoschek, 44 Church Street, 

Spencer. Breaking and entering in the 

day with intent to commit a Felony, 

Wanton destruction of property over 

$250, attempting to commit a crime. 

Nugget Road. Received very disturbing 

call? 

9:27 a.m.: Animal control, Kingsbury 

Road. At least 12 cows came into front 

yard? 

11:37 a.m.: Assault with dangerous 

weapon, Main and DPHS. Request officer? 

2:27 p.m.: Open door-Business/residence, 

Earley Street. Rear door, wide open. 

4:20 p.m.: Missing Person, Northwest 

Road, Son hasn’t come home? 

4:44 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Adams Street. 

Issues with 14 year old? 

5:50 p.m.: Fire alarm, Main Street. 

Activated fire alarm? 


run, property damage. 

7:08 p.m.: Harassing phone calls, High 

Street. Received 167 text messages in last 2 

days? 

Oct. 21 

1:06 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit and 

run, property damage, Temple Street. 

Vehicle just hit something on Street and 

left? 

2:32 a.m.: Larceny-Theft from building, 

Willow Lane. House was broken into. 

7:12 a.m.: Found, West Main Street. ID’s? 

8:33 a.m.: Disturbance, Main Street. 

Wants daughter removed? 

8:38 a.m.: Warrant-Search, West Main 

Street. Executing? 

9:50 a.m.: Trash dumping, Cranberry 

Meadow and Gauthier Roads. Several bags 

of trash dumped just after bridge? 

10:16 a.m.: Counterfeiting/forgery, Main 

street. Forged checks? 

12:00 p.m.: Burglary, Ash Street. Subject 

tried to get in house? 

12:17 p.m.: Fraud, West Main Street. ID 

fraud? 

12:28 p.m.: Request for police, Ash Street. 

Assistant Principal request officer RE: 

Bullying case. 

1:07 p.m.: Police, Sunset Lane, Request 

officer while subject picks up belongings. 

4:27 p.m.: Fire, woods, grass, Adams 

Street. Party burning brush? 

7:42 p.m.: Animal control, Gauthier 

Road. Bear on back deck eating. 

8:58 p.m.: Domestic, Grove Street. Male 

drunk, smashing things in apartment. 

10:26 p.m.: Domestic, North Spencer 

Road. Sun very drunk. 

11:22 p.m.: Request for police, Woodside 

Road. For domestic? 

Oct. 22 

12:22 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Main 

Street. Youths were on roof of store? 

6:47 a.m.: Animal control, Borkum Road. 

Bear in yard eating out of bird feeder. 

1:02 p.m.: Larceny – theft from building, 

Treadwell Terrace. Notices lawn mower 

missing Thursday afternoon? 

1:18 p.m.: Animal control, Thornberry 

Court. Sick looking skunk in yard, falling 

over? 

4:27 p.m.: Request for police, Maple 

Street. Wants party removed. 

5:27 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Main street. 

Kids loitering behind building? 

7:14 p.m.: Fire, woods, grass. South 

Spencer Road. Kids starting fire on trail? 

8:43 p.m.: Stolen property, Crest View 

Drive. Someone just stole electric scooter. 

9:31 p.m.: Fire alarms, Kingsbury Road. 

Activated alarm. 

Oct. 23 

8:10 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit and 

run, property damage, GH Wilson Road. 

Vehicle into a fence, no one around the 

vehicle? 

8:20 a.m.: Assault with knife, Lake 

Whittemore Drive. Her husband was walking 

in park, elderly man threatened him 

with a knife? 

12:33 p.m.: Threats, Browning Pond Road. 

Subject stated a male party threatened him? 

5:07 p.m.: Request for police, Main Street. 

Back pack stolen this morning? 

Oct. 24 

9:36 a.m.: Larceny, Lyford Road. Tools 

taken from work trailor. 

9:59 a.m.: Gas odor, Pleasant Street. 

Passerby advises strong odor of gas? 

11:33 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property 

damage, Main Street. In front of Whitco. 

4:08 p.m.: Police, Main Street. Truck dragging 

4 inch hose behind it? 

5:26 p.m.: Property Check, Prospect Street. 

Front door open, light on, no vehicles? 

11:29 p.m.: Disturbance-Liqauor establishment, 

Chestnut Street and Granville’s. Fight 

out back? 

Oct. 25 

12:33 p.m.: Vandalism, Damage property. 

RE: Tenant and trash buckets? 

1:09 p.m.: Request for police, Borkum 

Road. Daughter being bullied. 

4:54 p.m.: Disturbance, Kittredge Road. 2 

hang ups from same party. 

6:06 p.m.: Juvenile Matter, Langevin 

Street. 15 year old tryibng to choke himself ? 

10:22 p.m.: Fire alarms, Kingsbury Road. 

Carbon Monoxide alarm sounding? 

Becker gets federal Department of Education grant 

WORCESTER — Becker College will 

receive nearly $2 million in Title III funding 

administered by the United States 

Department of Education, under the 

Strengthening Institutions Program. 

Congressman James P. McGovern (D- 

Worcester) recently visited campus to 

announce the award of the competitive 

grant. The grant is anticipated to be distributed 

over five years, with $399,496 in 

the first budget period. 

“Becker College is doing laudable work 

preparing its students for long-term academic 

and real-world success,” said 

McGovern. “Their expanding student success 

and preparation programs will go a 

long way in meeting their mission of getting 

students ready for the global future, 

and I’m thrilled to see these federal funds 

make an immediate impact.” 

“Becker College is ready to implement 

the Strengthening Institutions funding,” 

said Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D., president of 

Becker College. “We believe in every student’s 

potential for success, and this grant 

represents an important opportunity for 

Becker College to continue to deliver highly 

educated global citizens, well prepared 

to rise to the top of their careers.” 

The grant will be used to fund the comprehensive 

“From At-Risk to Success” program, 

a coordinated series of successful 

existing programs and new initiatives 

ready to launch with receipt of the new 

funds. The programs, targeted to assist students 

with the transition from high school 

to college and sustained success in subsequent 

years, include expanding dual 

enrollment with local high schools; 

increased foundational course options and 

first-year course assistants; in-class technology; 

a broader faculty advising, tutoring, 

and mentoring center, and expanded 

“Living and Learning Communities,” 

which group students in similar programs 

together in mutually supportive residential 

and academic space. With the infusion 

of Title III funds, Supplemental 

Instruction can be expanded to include a 

number of additional disciplines. 

The experience of senior Francis Torres 

of Framingham serves as an example of 

the progress that Becker has already seen 

with its Supplemental Instruction program. 

SI deploys experienced peer tutors 

to assist students in the classroom. A peer 

tutor in his major, criminal justice, and a 

resident assistant, Torres served as a supplemental 

instruction leader at the launch 

of the SI program last year. 

In addition to the Title III grant, 

McGovern was instrumental in helping 

Becker to secure a $540,072 grant by the 

Health Resources and Services 

Courtesy photo 

Becker College student Francis Torres is interviewed by WCTR-TV (Channel 3) in Worcester. 

Administration in 2009, to support nursing 

education. 

Johnson commended McGovern’s longstanding 

support of education, health care 

and the people of Massachusetts. 

“Congressman McGovern has supported 

our efforts to advance nursing, and digital 

games education, has lectured on campus, 

and supported our students’ efforts to draw 

attention to global humanitarian aid,” 

Johnson said.



Articles easily approved at Town Meeting 

MEETING 

continued from page A1 

gets worse and worse,” said resident Kurt 

Nordquist. 

Resident Robert Cirba agreed, saying he 

thinks that people already careful about 

water use for various reasons, including the 

cost of using too much water. 

“We have conservation in our house — it’s 

called a water bill,” he said. 

Cirba said he thinks the bylaw should 

have been sent to a committee for study, 

instead of just being reviewed at a public 

hearing one night before it was adopted. 

Officials said they regretted there was not 

more time to consider the bylaw, but that it 

was delayed when the town was without 

director of facilities for several months earlier 

this year. The town was already given 

one extension by the state and is one of the 

last in the region to adopt the bylaw, officials 

said. 

Among the other 23 items approved either 

unanimously or by the vast majority of 

votes were: 

• Changing the Parks and Recreation 

Commission from a nine-member to sevenmember 

commission, making it easier to 

have a “quorum” needed for a meeting, now 

four members instead of six. 

• Approving 1.6-percent raises for paid 

members of various town commissions to 

the following salaries: Finance Committee 

clerk, $371; Parks and Recreation chairman, 

$382; Parks and Recreation clerk, $382; 

Planning Board, $981; Planning Board alternate, 

$461; registrars, $1,172; Zoning Board 

of Appeals, $981; and Zoning Board of 

Appeals alternate, $461. 

• Taking the first of two steps to make the 

position of Cemetery Commissioner an 

appointed, not elected one, as there is rarely 

anyone interested in running for the position, 

and it would be easier to fill by appointment, 

officials said. That lack of interest is 

likely because the cemetery is full and the 

commission’s work has decreased. 

Officials said another reason the commission 

was originally elected was that many 

years ago, anyone who was elected to any 

position in town got free health insurance, 

officials said. 

That change must also be approved by voters 

at the May town elections. 

• Authorizing the town to sell three properties 

taken over by the town because of 

back taxes. Those properties — 125 Ash St., 

Wilson Grove, and Oak Lane — will be added 

to other properties previously taken by the 

town and sold at the same time at a future 

auction, officials said. 

A fourth property on Wilson Extension 

was incorrectly identified in the Town 

Meeting Warrant so was removed from consideration. 

• Approved a change in bylaw that would 

lessen the holding period for junk collectors 

and dealers from 30 to 22 days. Having a 

waiting period is intended to discourage 

sales of stolen goods and aims to allow 

police time to recover stolen goods before 

they’re sold, officials said. 

• Authorized various budget transfers, 

including taking $100,000 from the Sewer 

Department’s retained earnings account 

and put it into the department’s general 

expenses account to cover the costs of fixing 

the recent water-main break on Water and 

Main streets. 

The first item on the agenda of the Oct. 27 

Special Town Meeting was a public thank 

you to Carol McPherson, who along with her 

husband Bob has run Spencer Cable Access 

for 12 years — and an announcement that 

the SCA studio will be dedicated to them. 

“It will now be named the ‘Carol and 

Robert McPherson Spencer Cable Access 

Studio,’” said Board of Selectmen 

Chairman Donald Berthiaume. 

Carol McPherson, who was among the voters 

at the meeting, has been a fixture around 

town for a long time. 

“She’s been a Town Meeting member, a 

town officer, and recently retired as the president 

of cable access,” said Board of 

Selectmen Chairman Donald Berthiaume. 

“She has given us many years of exemplary 

service.” 

Live bullet leads 

to evacuation at 

David Prouty 

BULLET 


Reza Namin spoke to 

reporters, noting the school 

wasn’t in full lock-down 

mode. He called it a “stay-in 

mode,” one step less restrictive, 

and praised the police 

for doing “far beyond what 

they needed to do and could 

do.” 

Namin noted school 

administrators had just met 

the night before to discuss 

updating district policy for 

events like this, and plan to 

look again at “what we 

could do better.” But he 

sidestepped two versions of 

the drug question and said 

he did not know the caliber 

of the bullet, but that investigation 

was continuing. 

“At this point, we’re just 

searching for a weapon; this 

is not necessarily a drug 

search,” he said. “All the 

parents we called are supportive. 

They understand.” 

Several parents were outside, 

waiting to pick up 

their teenagers. One, who 

gave his name only as Bill, 

theorized that the incident 

happened because a youth 

brought in a bullet by accident 

or to show off that he’d 

obtained because it’s hunting 

season. He also noted 

schools today tend to have 

very strict “no tolerance” 

policies, and recalled how a 

friend’s child nearly got 

ejected for a year for having 

a one-inch nail file-like 

hunting tool. 

“They can’t take a chance 

with all the things going on 

in high schools,” he added. 

“But that doesn’t make us 

happy.” 

Another parent, Gordon 

Keefer, said he was present 

at the police station when 

police interviewed the bullet’s 

discoverer, but police 

asked him not to identify 

the youth. He said the bullet 

was a .22 caliber hollowpoint. 

“They think they’re going 

to find something else, but 

they won’t,” Keefer predicted. 

He wasn’t too happy to see 

the SWAT team on campus, 

especially walking around 

with high-caliber weapons. 

“I think that’s a little out 

of control,” he said. 

“Really? You need a gun 

that big in a high school, 

with all those dogs?” 

Gus Steeves can be reached 

at 508-909-4135 or by e-mail 

gus@stonebridgepress.com. 

Senior center to host event for veterans 

VETERANS 


an came who had never before wanted 

to do anything war-related. But after 

being able to sit and talk with men and 

women who shared his experiences, 

he’s come back every year. 

The event is usually funded through 

money made at a car show the senior 

center puts on in the summer. But 

when this year’s car show had to be 

postponed because of rain and was 

rescheduled to Labor Day weekend, 

when Norden said, “a lot of other 

things were going on,” the senior center 

was able to raise only enough 

money to break even. Not wanting to 

solicit struggling local businesses for 

the funding to put on the dinner, 

Norden said the Council on Aging 

went to the Friends of the Senior 

Center, who were happy to draw on 

their resources to subsidize the event. 

Since they’re working with limited 

funding, the senior center opted to 

Local 

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offer veterans a luncheon this year, 

which will take place Thursday, Nov. 

10, beginning at 1 p.m. Free soup, sandwiches 

and cake will be served to any 

area veteran and their spouse at the 

senior center at 73 Central Street. The 

Silver Tones Chorus will be on hand to 

provide live entertainment. 

Worried that veterans who work during 

the day might not be able to attend 

the senior center lunch, West 

Brookfield town officials have also 

planned an honorary dinner for 

Thursday night, which will begin at 

5:30 p.m. at Salem Cross Inn, funded 

through various local donations. 

“It works out great because some 

older people cant make it at night, and 

some younger people might not be able 

to make it during the day,” said Board 

of Selectmen executive secretary 

Johanna Barry. 

Barry said that accommodating veterans 

on that day has become a community-wide 

effort. Kay’s ambulance 

service is even providing transportation 

to the senior center lunch for one 

local veteran who couldn’t find a ride. 

Barry said the Salem Cross dinner 

booked up faster than the town expected, 

and an overflow of attendees will 

be seated in an additional room. Sen. 

Brewer and Rep. Gobi will be on hand 

to speak at the event, which will feature 

a live singing performance and a 

presentation of the colors. 

“We have a good mix of people – veterans 

from all different ages and conflicts,” 

said Barry. “We just want them 

to know that everyone is thankful for 

all that they’ve done.” 

While the Salem Cross dinner is full, 

there is still room for any veterans who 

want to attend the senior center luncheon. 

To reserve a space call Norden at 

(508) 867-1407. 

Amanda Collins may be reached at 

508-909-4132, or by e-mail at 

acollins@stonebridgepress.com. 

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Topic for November to commemorate 

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The section will be mailed to local troops in Afghanistan. 

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We reserve the right to not publish essays for inappropriate content. 

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Bay path student claims top 

prize in welding contest 

WELDER 


torch. With a MIG welder he 

affixed two bolts to the shovel for 

eyes, and a face was born. 

“It just sort of came to me,” he 

said. 

Stanikmas fashioned the dog’s 

body out of a car shock, his neck 

out of a trailer hitch, and his tail 

out of a bike chain. He went into 

such detail, he even gave the dog a 

tongue. 

“Just simple stuff. I had a lot of 

fun with it,” he said. 

Stanikmas finished his puppy 

masterpiece in a mere hour-and-ahalf, 

but said it wasn’t easy. Some 

of the pieces he had to work with 

were so rusted he had a hard time 

welding them together, and other 

pieces, like the car shock, he had to 

burn the rubber off of to get it to 

ground. 

Stanikmas’ welding instructor, 

Wong Kam, said that the school 

doesn’t focus on artistic welding, 

but that it’s something they’re 

beginning to encourage. 

“We’re very proud of Steve, he’s 

one of our best welders,” said Kam. 

“He went and he represented the 

school very well.” 

Indeed, Stanikmas is a talented 

student, both when wielding a 

welder and when hitting the books. He was 

recently awarded the John and Abigail 

Adams scholarship, which entitles him to 

free tuition at any Massachusetts state college 

or university. Stanikmas said he is considering 

using the scholarship to go to 

school for business, but is also thinking of 

joining the Navy. Either way, he plans to 

make a career out of his welding skills. 

“I love it. I like the hands-on aspect of it. 

I’m a hands-on kind of guy,” he said. 

Heavy metal — Stanikmas’ winning pup is fashioned from a rusted 

shovel, a car shock, and a bike chain, among other scrap 

metal pieces. 

The winning dog, which Stanikmas has 

tentatively named Fido, greeted and 

impressed prospective students at Bay 

Path’s recent open house. He’s currently 

serving as the welding shop’s quiet, messfree 

class pet. 

Amanda Collins may be reached at 508-909- 

4132, or by e-mail at acollins@stonebridgepress.com. 

McGovern wrap ups lecture series 

In the 

Halloween 

spirit 

erri Viani photo 

POMFRET, Conn. — Rachel 

McIntyre, 14, of North 

Brookfield, Mass., is in the 

Halloween spirit Saturday, 

Oct. 22, at We-Li-Kit Ice 

Cream in Pomfret, Conn. 

Marian McGovern 

LEICESTER — 

Massachusetts State Police 

Col. Marian McGovern will 

wrap up the Franklin M. 

Loew Lecture Series at 

Becker College. She will 

speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 

29 in the college’s Borger 

Academic Center, Daniels 

Hall, 9 Washburn Square. 

McGovern’s three-decade 

career with the 


began as a road trooper in 

1979, when she was one of 

just a dozen women on the 

force. In January 2010, she 

was sworn in as the first 

female head of the 


and oversees the 2,250-member 

force, 170 of whom are 

women. 

McGovern oversaw the 

implementation in 

Massachusetts of the 

AMBER Alert Program, a 

tool that has proven successful 

in finding abducted children. 

She was also instrumental 

in the arrest of 

organized crime figure 

Howie Winter. As a lieutenant 

colonel, she served as 

commander of the Division 

of Standards and Training, 

which oversees internal 

investigations and the State 

Police Academy. As a major, 

she helped develop the unit 

that enters evidence into the 

Combined DNA Index 

System, a national database 

that seeks to match DNA collected 

from crime scenes to 

profiles of known offenders. 

The lecture is open to the 

Becker College community 

and to the general public at 

no charge. RSVPs are 

encouraged 

to 

lectures@becker.edu, as seating 

is limited. Call (508) 373- 

9460 for more information. 

OUR TOWNS 

Knight named distinguished 

member at OFS 

David Knight 

STURBRIDGE — 

David Knight of 

Spencer has been 

named 

a 

Distinguished 

Member of the 

Technical Staff 

(DMTS) at OFS, a 

leading designer, 

manufacturer and 

The Franklin M. Loew 

Lecture Series, named for 

former Becker College president, 

Dr. Franklin M. Loew, 

is a public forum that invites 

scholars and professionals to 

present lectures on topics of 

interest and importance to 

the Becker College community. 

supplier of innovative 

fiber optic network 

products. 

The DMTS title is 

reserved for the top 

tier of engineers and 

scientists across OFS. 

To be considered for 

nomination, candidate must show sustained 

excellence as an engineer, an educator/mentor, a 

subject matter expert, and a technical leader 

with a highly positive business impact. 

Knight joined OFS in 2000. He is an engineer at 

the company’s multimode optical fiber manufacturing 

facility in Sturbridge, where he has made 

significant contributions in the MCVD, glassworks, 

draw, and proof-test areas. He has led 

more than 70 process improvements and has coauthored 

29 internal technical reports. He holds a 

Master’s Degree in Physics from the University 

of Sussex (UK). 

New name, logo for Fallon 

Clinic locations 

WORCESTER — After 82 years as Fallon 

Clinic, the large multi-specialty medical group 

practice in Central Massachusetts has officially 

adopted its new name — Reliant Medical Group 

— and logo. 

Group President and CEO Dr. Jack Dutzar 

revealed the new signage and logo earlier this 

month at 630 Plantation St. in Worcester, the location 

that many consider the organization’s flagship 

site. 

The organization changed its name after more 

than eight decades as “Fallon Clinic” to better 

reflect its work as a medical group serving 

Central Massachusetts, and to clear up longstanding 

confusion that it is still part of Fallon 

Community Health Plan, which has not been the 

case since the two organizations separated in 

2004. The organization’s logo changed to reflect 

its recent affiliation with Atrius Health, an 

alliance of six community-based medical groups 

serving nearly 1 million adult and pediatric 

patients throughout Eastern and Central 

Massachusetts. 

“This name change, combined with our new affiliation with 

Atrius Health, will help to propel our organization to even 

greater heights by allowing us to better convey our mission in 

the community and share resources and knowledge with some 

of the best medical groups in the state,” Dutzar said. 

“Although our name is changing, we will continue to dedicate 

ourselves to providing high-quality, cost-efficient care to the 

people of Central Massachusetts.” 

Reliant Medical Group will continue to function as a locally 

operated, multi-specialty medical group serving Central 

Massachusetts. It will have the same physicians, the same 

offices (including on Main Street in Spencer), accept the same 

Worcester County 

sheriff visits Elm Hill 

Center 

Courtesy photos 

An inmate from the Worcester County House of 

Correction in West Boylston helps to repair the 

exterior of the dairy barn at Elm Hill Center in 

Brookfield. 


From left, President and CEO Dr. Jack Dutzar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and 

Chief of Rheumatology Dr. Robert Yood and Executive Vice President of Human 

Resources and Operations Support Services Randi Nichols reveal the new sign and logo 

for Reliant Medical Group (formerly Fallon Clinic) during a signage unveiling at the clinic’s 

Plantation Street site. 

health insurance, and provide the same personalized, collaborative 

care and service that has become a hallmark of the 

organization. 

For more information on Reliant Medical Group, please visit 

www.reliantmedicalgroup.org. 

Above, Bonnie Keefe-Layden, chief executive officer 

of Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., left, and Liz 

Flaherty, center, a horseback riding instructor at 

Elm Hill Center, chat with Worcester County Sheriff 

Lew Evangelidis. 

Left, The Worcester County sheriff’s inmate van 

waits outside Elm Hill Center’s dairy barn to pick up 

the inmates after a productive day of working on the 

farm. 

BROOKFIELD — Worcester County 

Sheriff Lew Evangelidis recently paid a 

visit to the Elm Hill Center in 

Brookfield, where several inmates of the 

Worcester County House of Correction 

have been helping make repairs and 

improvements to the historic farm under 

the sheriff ’s work-release program. 

In October, inmates have been helping 

with exterior repairs, painting and shingling 

the old dairy barn, which is being 

renovated into activity space for the Elm 

Hill Center’s program. 

Elm Hill Center is overseen by 

Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. (RRI) of 

Sturbridge, one of the largest providers 

of supports and services for people living 

with developmental disabilities in 

Central Massachusetts. Since RRI took 

over operations at Elm Hill in 2009, it has 

organized hundreds of volunteers to give 

thousands upon thousands of hours to 

help restore the farm to its former splendor. 

The farm is now a community jewel 

for all to enjoy, whether disabled or ablebodied. 

Among the activities RRI sponsors 

at the barn is therapeutic horseback 

writing, a petting zoo and several camps 

for children living with, and without, disabilities. 

Jones, Reardon to wed 


Stephen and Nancy Jones of West Brookfield, are 

pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter 

Lauren-Beth Jones to Daniel Reardon, son of Thomas 

Reardon of Spencer and Lynn Reardon or Worcester. 

The bride-to-be is a graduate of the University of 

Massachusetts, Lowell and holds a masters degree from 

Bridgewater State University. She currently resides in 

Worcester and works as a special education teacher and 

behavior analyst. 

Daniel, a graduate of the University of 

Massachusetts, Amherst, resides in Worcester and 

holds a teaching degree in Physical Education and 

works in turf management and arboriculture. 

The couple is planning a February wedding in 2013 at 

the Publick House in Sturbridge.


Fall Dining & Harvest Guide 

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Leicester, MA 

MONDAY, 

TUESDAY & 

WEDNESDAY 

2 Large Cheese $10.99 

2 Large Pepperoni 

$13.99 

1 Large Cheese & 1 

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EVERYDAY SPECIAL 

IN LEICESTER 

~PIZZAS & CALZONES~ 

Small 10” Large 16” 

Cheese 

1 Topping 

2 Topping 

3 Topping 

4 Topping 

House Special 

Cheese Party Pizza…16.95 

(18”x26” - 24 Slices) 

May Require 1 Hour Notice 

Each additional Topping…1.50 

Extra Cheese…3.00 

~GOURMET PIZZAS~ 

Small 10” Large 16” 

House 

Meat Lovers 

Veggie 

Greek 

Buffalo Chicken Pizza 

BBQ Chicken 

Shaved Steak 

Chicken, Broccoli Alfredo 

Hawaiian, Ham & Pineapple 

~ SIDE ORDERS ~ 

French Fries 

Onion Rings 

Mozzarella Sticks 

508-949-3409 

548 South Main St. 

Webster, MA 

Buffalo Wings 

BBQWings 

Regular Wings 

Boneless Buffalo Wings 

Chicken Fingers 

Jalapeno Poppers 

Broccoli Bites 

Garlic Bread With or Without 

Cheese 

Breadsticks 

Cheese Cake Bites 

Baklava 

Brownies 

~ SALADS ~ 

Caesar Salad 

Garden Salad 

Antipasto Salad 

Greek Salad 

Tuna Salad 

Ham Salad 

Turkey Salad 

Chef Salad 

Chicken Breast Salad 

Seafood Salad 

Grilled Chicken 

Marinated Steak Tips on our 

Garden Salad 

Caesar Salad 

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570 Summer Street 

Barre, MA 

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With Sauce 

With Sausage 

With Meatball 

With Mushroom 

With Veal 

With Eggplant 

With Chicken 

LASAGNA 

With Sauce 

With Sausage 

With Meatball 

MANICOTTI 

With Cheese 

With Sausage 

With Meatball 

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo 

All above served with 

bread & butter 

~ GRINDERS ~ 

Small 8” Large 12”Wrap 

Meatless 

Meatball 

Sausage 

Eggplant 

Veal 

NEW 

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208 West Main Street 

West Brookfield, MA 

DON’T FORGET 

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Small Pizza $3.99 • 

Large Pizza $6.99 

Small Sub 8” $1.99 • 

Large Sub 12” $2.99 

Roast Beef 

Pastrami 

Italian 

Ham 

Tuna 

Fish 

B.L.T. 

Salami 

Genoa Salami 

Turkey 

Turkey & Bacon 

Steak & Cheese 

Steak & Onion 

Steak & Pepper 

Steak & Mushroom 

Super Steak 

Chicken Breast 

Grilled Chicken 

Chicken Parmesan 

Chicken Stir Fry 

Chicken Salad 

Seafood Salad 

Super Sub 

Rib 

Cheeseburger 

Extra Cheese / Bacon 

DINNERS 

Chicken Fingers (4) & French Fries…5.75 

4 Piece Chicken Dinner & French Fries…6.75 

Fish & Chip Dinner - tarter sauce & cole slaw.… 7.95 

Steak Tip Dinner - mush, onion, peppers, F.F & slaw…7.95 

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Deadline for the next issue 

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Attention local cooks or people who just love 

to eat! Occasionally we need to fill some space 

on our Dining Page and would love to include 

some local recipes. If you have a recipe of a 

scrumptious dish that you’d like to share with our readers, 

please email it to June at june@stonebridgepress.com 

or fax it to 508-765-0233. 

Bon appetite! 

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www.Northeastpizza.com 

We Deliver • Gift Certificates Available 

1205 Main St. 

Leicester 

508-892-9276 

208 West Main St. 

W. Brookfield 

508-867-9567 

548 S. Main St. 

Webster 

508-949-3409 

570 Summer St. 

Barre 

978-355-4333 

Open 7 Days a Week – We Deliver 

NOVEMBER SPECIALS 

BBQ Rib Grinder Sm. $ 1.99 Lg. $ 2.99 

Mushroom Pizza Sm. $ 3.99 Lg. $ 6.99 

Marinated Steak Tip Dinner 

or Salad $ 7.95 Everyday 

Cocktails 

Wine & 

Beer 

UNCLE 

JAY’S 

Prime-Aged 

Strip Steak 

$21.00 

509 Stafford St., Cherry Valley , MA 

Worcester County’s 

Best Prime Rib 

on Fri & Sat Nights 

• Inventive Cocktails • Daily Specials • 

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner (Fri & Sat) 

Open Sun, Mon, Wed, & Thurs 7am-2pm 

Fri & Sat 7am-9pm • Closed Tuesday 

(508) 892-5437 • www.unclejaystwistedfork.com 

“Everything is made from scratch including our desserts!” 

and 

Book Your 

Holiday Parties Early 

Weddings • Parties • Showers • Reunions • Etc. 

Seating 50-200 

The Ferrentino Family 

Route 32, Palmer Road, Ware, MA 

413-967-7601 • 413-967-9767 

Open 7 Days a Week • Gift Certificates Available 

Newly Remodeled Lounge • Full Liquor 

Charlie’s 

DINER 

Bar & Grill 

Where friends & family meet 

~ 50¢ WINGS ~ 

w/purchase of an adult beverage during 

Sunday & Monday Night Football! 

Pumpkin Martini Special 

Draft Specials 

Saturday Night Prime Rib 

Daily Breakfast, (till 3pm each day) 

Lunch & Dinner Specials 

Take-out Available 

Hours: Sun-Wed 5am-9pm, Thurs, Fri & Sat 5am-11pm 

5 Meadow Rd., Spencer, MA 01562 

508-885-4033 

MONDAY - THURSDAY 

Kids Eat FREE 

(off Kids’ Menu) 

with coupon and 

Adult Entree & Beverage. 

Limit 2 per party. Under 12 years. 

Not valid with any other offer or coupons. 

Exp. 11/17/11. 

55 South Maple St., (Rte. 9) 

Brookfield, MA 01535 

508-867-5475 

Visit www.carmellasitaliankitchen.com 

for daily specials and catering menu 

PIZZERIA & ICE CREAM 

NOVEMBER LUNCH SPECIAL 

ALL YOU CAN EAT SOUP &SALAD 

Monday-Friday 11am-3pm 

$7.95 pp + tax 

Special ends 11/30/11 

PRIME RIB ON FRI. & SAT. NIGHTS 

Mon-Sat 11am to 11pm • Sun Noon-9pm 

Closed Tuesdays 

—BAR, LOUNGE &DINING AREA — 

206 North Spencer Road 

Spencer, MA 01562 

(508) 885-5018 

Call ahead for large party reservations 

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DECKED OUT IN STYLE 

Claudia McNeil photo 

SPENCER — From left, Richard Saad Jr., his wife Kristen Saad and Tyler Abraham decorate their 

house in Spencer for fall and Halloween, combining two decorating themes. 

Trick or treat the library 


EAST BROOKFIELD — East Brookfield Library’s Storytime trick or treaters with children’s librarian 

Mary Gershman. The children went trick or treating through town hall offices after this photo was 

taken last week. 

Live Xmas Trees 

WINTER SQUASH 

Acorn - Butternut - 

Buttercup 

25% off all 

Deciduous 

Trees & Shrubs 

Simply Straw 

Salt Marsh 

Hay 

59¢/lb. 

ROSE BUSHES 

BUY 1 GET 1 

FREE 

equal or lesser value 

3 gal. Grasses 

Reg 21 95 

Now $ 9.95 

Mainely 

Mulch 

Decorated 

Fall & 

Winter Pots 

& Boxes 

2 & 3 gal. 

PERENNIALS 

50% OFF 

ALL 

RHODODENDRONS, 

AZALEAS, PIERIS 

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE 

Equal or lesser value 

4-10’ Emerald Green 

Arborvitaes 

Buy 5 or more 25% off 

New selection of Japanese 

Maples & Rhododendrons at 

Discount Prices 

SPECIAL 

3 gal. & 5 gal. 

FRUIT TREES 

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE 

equal or lesser value 

Apple & Peach 

Fall Hours: 8 to 5 - 7 days 

2.2 Cubic Feet PEAT MOSS 

Reg $5.95 each NOW $4.00 

BAGS OF BARK MULCH 

3 cubic ft. $3.00 while it lasts 

872 Southbridge Street • Auburn 

(Across from Ronnies) (508) 832-8739 

Available 

7 days 

www.teddybearfarms.net 

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Section 

Friday, 

November 

4, 2011 

Herrick & Sons, Inc. 

7 1/2 Ft. 

Heavy Duty 

Meyer Plows 

3450 

plus tax installed 

$ 

3450 

SHEET METAL FABRICATION 

10 CUSHING STREET • NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA 

508.867.3168 • 508.867.7259 • 800.244.3168 

Cut & Split Firewood 

2 Cord Minimum 

$ 

175 

Per Cord/Green 

DELIVERED 

T. Jepson & Son, LLC. 

508-885-3037 • 774-696-4246 

JOIN US THIS FALL! 

★ Gymnastic Classes ★ 

★ Muscle Madness ★ Tumbling 

Classes for Cheerleading & 

Dancers ★ After School Programs 

★ Birthday Parties ★ Play Gym 

Call or visit our website for info 

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508-885-6810 

117 Main Street, Spencer 

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OBITUARIES 

LEICESTER — Rhonda J. (Gorham) 

Soojian, 57, of 1676 Main St., died Thursday, 

Oct. 27, 2011 in UMASS 

Memorial Healthcare 

University Campus, 

Worcester, after a brief battle 

with cancer. 

She leaves her husband of 

35 years, Paul K. Soojian; a 

son, Paul K. Soojian, II of 

Granby; two daughters, 

Katherine J. and Samantha 

N. Soojian, both of Leicester; two brothers, 

Fred Gorham and his wife Virginia of Upton, 

Gerald Gorham of North Brookfield and 

Joanne; a sister, Alice Gagnon of Cherry 

STURBRIDGE — Gaetan J.P. “Frenchy” 

Brousseau, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 at 

Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, 

after being stricken ill at home. 

He leaves his wife, Pauline Marcienne 

(Tetreault) Brousseau. They were married 

Dec. 26, 1955. 

He is also survived by four sons, Andrew R. 

Brousseau and his wife Anita of Holland, 

Dennis R. Brousseau of Southbridge, Michael 

L. Brousseau and his wife Patricia of 

Southbridge, and Ronald D. Brousseau and 

his wife Elaine of Southbridge; three daughters, 

Barbara G. Grenke and her husband 

Dennis of Charlton, Shirley C. Stevens and 

her husband Robert of Southbridge, and 

Diane K. Cormier and her husband André of 

E. Brookfield; a sister, Gertrude Provost of St. 

Hyacinthe, Canada; 17 grandchildren and 

seven great-grandchildren. 

HOLDEN and SPENCER — Mrs. Anna 

(Tachuk) Sherman, 97, formerly of Reservoir 

Street, died Monday, Oct. 24, 

2011, at Holden 

Rehabilitation and Skilled 

Nursing Center, after an illness. 

Anna was born on March 

5, 1914 the daughter of 

Stephen and Maria 

(Savchuk) Tachuk and had 

lived in Spencer before moving 

to Holden 20 years ago. 

Her beloved husband of 43 years, George H. 

Sherman died in 1985. 

She is survived by three sons, Stephen D. 

Sherman and his wife Christine of Rutland, 

David A. Sherman of Rutland and Glen E. 

Sherman and his wife Jane of Middletown, 

IN; a daughter-in–law, Muriel Sherman of 

Ponca City, OK; 14 grandchildren; numerous 

great-grandchildren and several nieces and 

nephews. 

She is predeceased by her son, George E. 

Sherman. 

Rhonda J. Soojian, 57 

Gaeten J.P. Brousseau, 80 

Anna Sherman, 97 

Valley and many nieces and nephews. 

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of 

Roland and Dorothy (Peabody) Gorham. 

Mrs. Soojian was a graduate of Leicester 

High School and received her Bachelor’s 

Degree from Worcester State College. 

At the request of the family, funeral services 

and burial in Worcester County Memorial 

Park, Paxton will be private. 

Contributions may be made to the Town of 

Leicester, Leicester Public Schools, 1078 Main 

St., Leicester, MA 01524. 

The Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131 

Maian St., Leicester, directed the arrangements. 

www.morin-morrison.com 

He was predeceased by a brother, Claude J. 

Brousseau and a grandson. 

He was born in Norton, Vt., son of Rosaire 

and Marie-Ange (Brousseau) Brousseau, and 

lived many years in Southbridge before moving 

to Sturbridge. 

“Frenchy” worked for many years at 

Charlton Woolen Mill, and had also been a 

truck driver for Big D Supermarkets, a school 

bus driver for Southbridge Livery Service, 

the American Optical Co., and worked at the 

Mobil Station at the East/West service center 

of the Mass Pike. 

He also enjoyed fishing, hockey, and bingo. 

Calling hours will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 

from 3-6 p.m. at the Sansoucy Funeral Home, 

40 Marcy St., Southbridge. Burial will be at 

the convenience of the family. www.sansoucyfuneral.com 

Mrs. Sherman was employed during the 

1970’s as a dietician and cook for the 

Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Worcester 

Polytechnic Institute. She ran a small coffee 

and donut shop called the Health Fare in her 

home in Spencer. She also worked at Kleven’s 

Shoe in Spencer. 

Mrs. Sherman enjoyed cooking for special 

occasions, baking and she had a love for gardening. 

She was a member of the Spencer United 

Methodist Church. 

Mrs. Sherman’s family extends a heartfelt 

thank you to all the nursing staff at the 

Holden Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing 

Center for the compassionate care given to 

Anna over the years. 

The funeral service for Anna was held 

Saturday, Oct. 29 in the Miles Funeral Home, 

1158 Main St., Holden. Burial was in Pine 

Grove Cemetery, Spencer. 

To share a memory or leave an online condolence, 

please visit: www.milesfuneralhome.com, 

STERLING – Robert S. 

Berry, Jr., 47, died unexpectedly 

at home on Friday, Oct. 

21, 2011. 

Robert was born in 

Worcester on Nov. 12, 1963, 

the son of Robert S. and 

Genevieve (Laukaitis) Berry 

and has lived in Sterling for 

the past 17 years. 

He leaves his devoted wife of 22 years, 

Susan D. (Devlin) Berry; two loving sons, 

Timothy P. and Kyle W. Berry of Sterling; a 

sister, Robin S. Logan of West Boylston; a 

niece, Erica Logan and her infant daughter 

Aubrey C. Benoit of Worcester; two nephews, 

Keith and Matthew Logan of West Boylston; 

his mother-in-law, Pauline M. Devlin of 

Brookfield; sisters and brothers-in-law, aunts, 

uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Mr. Berry was a dedicated husband and 

father and spent his time and energy helping 

others. He loved being a little league coach in 

Sterling and sat on the George P. Gibbs Jr. 

Little League Board of Directors. Mr. Berry 

also coached basketball for the Sterling 

Recreation Department. 

FRANCONIA, N.H. — William Scott 

Campbell, 78, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 

at his Franconia home. 

He was born in Johnstown, 

PA on June 6, 1933 the first of 

five children of William and 

Martha Campbell, 

He spent most of his precollege 

years in Cherry 

Valley, graduating from 

Leicester High School. He 

attended the College of the 

Holy Cross where he graduated 

in 1955 with a Bachelor of 

Science in Chemistry and 

Math. 

Bill married Marie A. 

Benoit on April 21, 1956, a 

union that continued through 

the recent celebration of their 

55th anniversary. 

After graduation, Bill served for three 

years in the U.S. Navy on the SS Dealey, finishing 

his enlistment as a lieutenant. During 

this time and thereafter, Bill and Marie lived 

in Massachusetts, Texas and Pennsylvania 

and welcomed four children into the world. 

Bill worked for Shell Oil Company - Chemical 

Division in senior technical and managerial 

positions, leading to a rewarding 31-year 

career with the company. 

Shortly after retirement, Bill’s unquenchable 

thirst for knowledge led him to pursue 

advanced degrees at the College of 

Architecture at Texas A&M University in 

College Station, Texas, where he not only 

earned both a Master of Science and a PhD, 

but also worked as a part-time faculty member. 

In this way, he followed in the footsteps of 

Robert S. Berry, Jr., 47 

William Scott Campbell, 78 

For over 25 years he has worked as an electrician, 

22 of those years working for Saint 

Gobain Co. in Worcester. Four years ago, Mr. 

Berry began teaching at Worcester 

Vocational High School as a robotics and 

automation teacher. He inspired countless 

students and helped them achieve their goals. 

Mr. Berry loved hunting, fishing and the 

outdoors. He was a member of the Eight 

Point Sportsmen’s Club in Sterling and 

enjoyed many deep sea fishing trips with his 

two sons. He was a member of St. Richard of 

Chichester Church in Sterling. 

The funeral service for Mr. Berry was held 

Friday, Oct. 28th, from the Miles Funeral 

Home and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester 

Road, Sterling followed by a Mass of 

Christian Burial at St. Richard of Chichester 

Church, 4 Bridge St., Sterling. Burial was in 

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. 

Donations may be made to the Robert S. 

Berry, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Clinton 

Savings Bank, P.O. Box 637, Sterling, MA 

01564, an educational fund for the Berry 

Children. 

www.milesfuneralhome.com 

his father, who was a Professor of biology at 

the College of the Holy Cross. 

After leaving College Station, Bill and 

Marie moved to Franconia, N.H. in 1998 to 

enjoy full retirement. There in Forest Hills 

they built the home they designed - “ the FRP 

” (Final Resting Place)- and filled it with life, 

entertaining all who graced their door. This 

home and couple were considered the heart of 

the neighborhood. In Franconia, they found 

their gem of a town and a wealth of wonderful 

friends. 

Bill was larger than life, had a winning 

smile and booming laugh that could fill a 

room and often did. He was happiest when he 

had a captive audience to listen to his stories 

and explanations of just about anything – he 

was a walking encyclopedia. He enjoyed 

extensive travel, listening to classical music, 

exploring the “built environment” of architecture, 

and a glass of good scotch. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, 

Marie. He is survived by their four children, 

Scott Campbell of Houston, Texas, Paula 

Ellison of Franconia, Alison Burton of 

Bedford, Mass. and Joseph Campbell of 

Sedona, Ariz. He is also survived by nine 

grandchildren; three great-grandchildren 

and his siblings, Fr. Paul Campbell of Dudley, 

Mass.; James Campbell of Pioneer, Calif.; 

Martha Rower of San Diego, Calif., and 

George Campbell of Worcester, Mass. 

Memorial services will be held in 

Franconia at Our Lady of the Snows on 

Saturday, Nov. 5t at 11:00 am. Bill supported 

the College of the Holy Cross where contributions 

may be made in his memory. (1 

College Street, Worcester, MA 01610). 

CALENDAR 

The calendar page is a free service offered 

for listings for government, educational and 

nonprofit organizations. Send all calendar 

listings and happenings by mail to Ann 

Tremblay at Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., 

Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764- 

8015 or by e-mail to atremblay@stonebridgepress.com. 

Please write “calendar” in the 

subject line. All calendar listings must be 

submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday to be published 

in the following Friday’s edition. The 

Spencer New Leader will print such listings 

as space allows. 

FRIDAY 

NOVEMBER 4 

W. BROOKFIELD — The youth group of 

The First Congregational Church of W. 

Brookfield, UCC, 36 N. Main St. will be holding 

a delicious SPAGHETTI BUFFET DIN- 

NER to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis 

Foundation of America (CCFA). call the 

church for more information on the supper 

at 508-867-7078. Nancy Currie, a long-time 

church member will be traveling to Las 

Vegas to run a half-marathon for the cause. 

Her goal is to raise $3700. The price is $10 for 

adults, $5 dollars for kids, and under 3 is free. 

Pasta, a variety of sauces, meatballs, salad, 

bread and a delicious dessert are included in 

the price of tickets. A local-merchant raffle 

will be a highlight of the evening. 

Babysitting will be provided. Please visit 

Nancy’s 

website, 

(https://www.active.com/donate/NE11TCV 

EGAS/VegasNCurrie) as it gives details of 

the foundation. 

N. BROOKFIELD — There will be free 

weekly PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS from 9 

to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the 

North Brookfield Elementary School, New 

School Road, North Brookfield 

The program runs on school calendar and 

closes for vacation and inclement weather 

according to North Brookfield School calendar. 

This free program is sponsored by the 

Spencer, Wachusett, North & East Brookfield 

Coordinated Family Grant in partnership 

with the North Brookfield Elementary 

School. Funded by the Massachusetts 

Department of Early Education and Care. 

LEICESTER — John J. Binienda will be 

conducting OFFICE HOURS from 10 a.m. to 

noon at the Leicester Senior Center, 40 

Winslow Avenue. 

SPENCER — The 2011 “LADIES ONLY” 

TRADE SHOW will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Friday, Nov. 4 in the Mary Queen of the 

Rosary Parish Hall, 60 Maple St., Spencer. 

The “Ladies Only” trade show is open to the 

general public, and any vendor wishing to 

exhibit is welcome, so reserve booth space 

early. There are still a few great 8’x 2’ tabletop 

booth spaces available for a $25 table fee. Any 

interested exhibitor is welcome. They don’t 

have to be from the parish. For exhibit information, 

email to Judi Brennan 

or call 508-885-3111. 

SPENCER — There will be a WHIST 

PARTY and Penny Sale at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 

4 at the Spencer Congregational Church. 

There is a $5 donation. The public is welcome. 

SATURDAY 

NOVEMBER 5 

WARREN — The Cross Roads Café will feature 

BILL MALLIA at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 

at the Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop 

Terrace, Warren. The Coffeehouse is held on 

the first Saturday of each month. All ages are 

welcome. There is no cover charge; however, 

a love offering is accepted as a gift to the band 

or musician as thanks to God for their sharing 

of their talent and gift for the glory of 

God. All ages are welcome. For more information 

call 413-436-5582 or visit 

www.emmanuelorhodox.org. 

N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield 

Economic Development Commission along 

with North Brookfield Savings Bank and the 

Chamber of Central Mass South have partnered 

with SCORE volunteer business executives 

to deliver a free Saturday morning 

WORKSHOP to help you to decide if you and 

your ideas are ready to become an achievable 

business venture. The workshop will be held 

from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 5 at the North 

Brookfield Police building, 55 School St., N. 

Brookfield. Topics will include financing, 

business planning, marketing and self 

assessment. To register, call the Chamber of 

Central Mass South at 508-347-2761 or email 

info@cmschamber.org. 

N. BROOKFIELD — The 6th annual 5 mile 

APPLE RUN/WALK for diabetes will be held 

Saturday, Nov. 5 at Brookfield Orchards, 12 

Lincoln Road in North Brookfield. The event 

is hosted by the Lions Club of the Brookfields 

and the North Brookfield Youth Center. All 

proceeds will benefit the Clara Barton 

Diabetes Camp in Oxford and the Diabe tes 

Research Team at UMass. The race is professionally 

timed and cash prizes will be awarded 

to the men’s and women’s first and second 

place finishers. Registration will be from 8:30 

to 9:30 a.m., with walkers beginning the 

course at 9:30 a.m. and runners at 10 a.m. The 

entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children 

age 17 and younger. Further information and 

our downloadable registration form can be 

found at http://brookfieldslionsclub.org. 

SUNDAY 

NOVEMBER 6 

E. BROOKFIELD — There will be a WINE 

AND BEER TASTING from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Sunday, Nov. 6 at the E B Flatts Restaurant, 

Route 9, East Brookfield. The cost is $25 per 

person. Proceeds will benefit the Second 

Chance Animal Shelter. Enjoy tasting some 

excellent wine and beer and help homeless 

pets. There will be great food and a silent auction 

to round out the great tasting and conversation. 

You can get tickets by stopping by 

the shelter or by going to the website at 

www.secondchanceanimals.org. Tickets are 

limited so get yours soon. 

W. BROOKFIELD — There will be a HAND- 

CRAFTS AND COLLECTABLES SHOW from 

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 at Salem Cross 

Inn Restaurant and Tavern on Route 9. There 

will be a raffle to benefit a local charity. 

Admission is $4 per person. There is no 

charge for children under 10. 

EAST BROOKFIELD — The Depot Square 

Memorial Committee will hold the annual 

VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE at 2 p.m. 

Sunday, Nov. 6 at Depot Square. Veterans, 

scout troops and townspeople are invited to 

attend and participate in the program. 

Refreshments will be served at the Lashaway 

Senior Center following the program. 

MONDAY 

NOVEMBER 7 

BROOKFIELD — The Merrick Public 

Library and the Friends of the Library are 

offering an American Heart Association CPR 

and First Aid Class presented by Matt 

Simpson on Monday, Nov. 7 and Tuesday, Nov. 

8 at the Merrick Public Library, 2 Lincoln St., 

Brookfield. The class will be held from 5 to 8 

p.m. and attendance at both sessions is 

mandatory. The class is being offered to members 

of the community who want a course 

completion card. This class is open to members 

of the community age 11 and over. There 

is a $25 fee, Friends of the Library are sponsoring 

the other half of the fee for this program. 

Please call 508-867-6339 for further 

information. Due to the unusual demand for 

this program the fee must be paid when you 

sign-up. This program is limited to six (6) 

people. 

SPENCER — Homework help from 3:30-4:30 

p.m. at the Richard Sugden Library. 

SPENCER — The Spencer Senior Center, 

40 Wall St., will be having a presentation entitled 

MEDICARE 2012 at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. 

W. BROOKFIELD — The Toddler PLAY 

GROUP for children ages birth to 3 years 

meets Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Children’s 

Room at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library, 

3 West Main St., West Brookfield. The first 

half hour will be free play. During the second 

half hour, the librarian will lead the group 

with songs, finger plays, and stories. Just 

drop in, no registration is necessary. 

TUESDAY 

NOVEMBER 8 

SPENCER – The Council on Aging, 40 Wall 

St. will hold a free WELLNESS CLINIC, from 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of 

each month. For more information, visit 

www.vnacarenetwork.org or call 888-663-3688, 

ext. 5603. 

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SPENCER — On Tuesdays in November 

the Richard Sugden Library will have a program 

from 4:15-5:15 p.m. featuring printmaking. 

This program is for school aged children 

and tweens. Today make a collage with 

nature and found object rubbings. 

WEDNESDAY 

NOVEMBER 9 

RUTLAND — SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS- 

ES are held every Wednesday from 10 - 11 a.m. 

at the Rutland Community Center, Glenwood 

Road, Rutland. Enjoy an hour of fun and 

exercise to music to help stay strong, fit, 

healthy and independent. Classes are co-ed 

and all are welcome. The fee is $4 per class. 

For more information, call Joyce Gamache at 

(508) 754-2821. 

NORTH BROOKFIELD — The North 

Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club, 20 Boynton 

Road, North Brookfield, will hold its weekly 

Wednesday evening TRAP SHOOTING at 7 

p.m. Ammo is available. Open to the public. 















SPENCER — The BABY TIME program for 

infants 6 months to 18 months and their caregivers 

meets on Wednesdays at the Richard 

Sugden Library from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. The 

TODDLER STORY HOUR for children aged 

18 months to three years old and their caregivers 

is offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Prekindergarteners 

who will be three years old 

by Oct 1 are invited to STORY HOUR from 

11:30-12:30 a.m. Registration is required for 

the above programs and can be done in person 

or by calling 508-885-7513. 

NORTH BROOKFIELD — Restoring 

Habitats for Endangered Species in 

Massachusetts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 

the Haston Free Public Library, North 

Brookfield, (508) 867-0208, with Tom French, 

Natural Heritage and Endangered Species 

Program for the Mass. Division of Fisheries 

and Wildlife. This program is part of the 

Haston Library fall series, “REWILDING 

THE WORLD: Exploring Wildlife and 

Conservation.” These programs are supported 

by a grant from the North Brookfield 

Cultural Council, a local agency which is 

supported by the Massachusetts Cultural 

Council, a state agency, and by generous support 

from Country Bank and the Friends of 

the Haston Free Public Library. For more 

information visit www.northbrookfieldlibrary.org. 

SPENCER — During the month of 

November on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., 

the Richard Sugden Library presents SUPER 

SLEUTHS. This program for school aged 

children explores the world of detectives and 

spies. Today, make a sleuth I.D. badge, choose 

a code name, password and come up with a 

secret handshake. Build an I Spy bottle and 

hone your detective skill with coded messages. 

BROOKFIELD — Music Time with Ms. 

Renee Coro at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the 

Merrick Public Library, 2 Lincoln St., 

Brookfield. All ages welcome to attend, no 

sign-up is necessary, free snacks and juice 

served. This program is funded by the 

Jeppson Memorial Fund for Brookfield, 

Greater Worcester Community Foundation. 

E. BROOKFIELD — The Board of health 

will sponsor a Seasonal NFLUENZA VAC- 

CINE CLINIC for town residents from 1 to 2 

p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Lashaway 

Senior Center, 110 Pleasant St. The clinic is 

open to town residents 19 years of age and 

older. Eighteen-year-olds should contact their 

physician for the vaccine. Please bring 

Medicare/insurance cards to the clinic. 

SPENCER – The ECONOMY SHOP of the 

First Congregational Church, 207 Main St., 

Route 9, Spencer will be open from 8 a.m. to 

noon on Wednesday, Nov. 9; from 8 a.m. to 2 

p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 

and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 11. 

Look for ? price specials. Winter coats are 

available. 

THURSDAY 

NOVEMBER 10 

E. BROOKFIELD — The East Brookfield 

Baptist Church invites all senior citizens 

(ladies and gentlemen) to a COMMUNITY 

LUNCH at 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday 

of the month in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will 

be soup, sandwich and a light dessert. This 

will be followed by a time of fellowship and 

games concluding with a devotional just 

before 2 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. 

Call 508-867-7725. 

SPENCER — BINGO at the Knights of 

Columbus, 10 Meadow Road, Spencer every 

Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The first 

game starts at 6:45 p.m. Come and enjoy some 

good food, good people and hopefully win a 

little. 

SPENCER — The VNA Care Network and 

Hospice is holding a free KEEP WELL Clinic 

to residents 60 and older from 11 a.m. to 1 

p.m., on the second Thursday of the month at 

the Council on Aging, 40 Wall St. Local residents 

may have their blood pressure checked 

and learn about health concerns. Blood 

sugar, weight monitoring and other health 

assessments may also be available. VNA Care 

Network and Hospice clinics are funded in 

part by the United Way, local boards of 

health, private foundations. For up-to-date 

clinic information please visit 

www.vnacarenetwork.org or call 888-663-3688, 

ext. 5603. 

SPENCER — The RSL WRITERS GROUP 

meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second 

Thursday of each month at the Richard 

Sugden Library, Spencer. Adults create and 

share a mix of fiction, poetry, and prose. 

Everyone profits from paying attention to 

others’ problems and attempted solutions. 

Carle Johnson from the Worcester County 

Poetry Association leads the group. For more 

information contact Carle Johnson at cajohnsonj@aol.com. 

SPENCER — Decorating for the HOLI- 

DAYS with Tina Bemis will be held Thursday, 

Nov. 10, 2011 from 6:30—7:30 p.m. in the 

Meeting Room at the Richard Sugden 

Library, Spencer. Adults are invited to this 

fun informative program. Pre-registration 

required. To pre-register visit or call the 

Library at 508-885-7513 or email Denise at 

dfarmosa@cwmars.org. 

BROOKFIELD — “DIVORCE CARE” weekly 

meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on 

Thursdays at the Brookfield Congregational 

Church, On the Common, Brookfield. 

DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you 

face challenges and move toward rebuilding 

your life. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring 

group of people who will walk alongside you 

through one of life’s most difficult experiences. 

Don’t go through separation or divorce 

alone. Each session includes a skill-building 

DVD presentation and is followed by a 

Discussion/Support Group. For more information, 

call the church office at 508-867-6262 

or e-mail to bccucc@charter.net. 

SPENCER — There will be free weekly 

PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS from 9 to 11 

a.m. Thursdays at the Spencer Child Care 

Center, 216 Main St., Spencer. The program 

runs in accordance with the Spencer Child 

Care Center. This free program is sponsored 

by the Spencer, Wachusett, North & East 

Brookfield Coordinated Family Grant in 

partnership with the Spencer Child Care 

Center. Funded by the Massachusetts 

Department of Early Education and Care. No 

registration is required. This is a stay and 

play program and parents must attend with 

their children. For more information, please 

call 508-885-2934 or email Wachusettcpc@hotmail.com. 

E. BROOKFIELD — There will be a SUR- 

VIVING THE HOLIDAYS seminar at 6:30 p.m. 

Thursday, Nov. 10 at the E. Brookfield Baptist 

Church, 262 East Main St., East Brookfield. 

No matter how long it’s been since your loved 

one died, grief can make the holidays a 

paintul time. This seminar will help you survive 

the holidays and discover new reasons to 

enjoy them again. The seminar will be followed 

by a 10-week “GriefShare” support 

group beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 

26 at the E. Brookfield Baptist Church. Call 

the church office at 508-867-7725 for more 

information. 

W. BROOKFIELD — The Merriam-Gilbert 

Public Library in West Brookfield is hosting 

“It’s NOT ABOUT THE HIKE”, Thursday, 

Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Two-50-plus-year-old nonhikers 

who climbed the 67 highest mountains 

in New England share the story of their journey. 

What began as a hike for two ordinary 

women became the extraordinary journey of 

a lifetime. Registration is required. 

FRIDAY 

NOVEMBER 11 















SATURDAY 

NOVEMBER 12 

LEICESTER –STRAWBERRY HILL FAIR 

will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 12 at The First Congregational Church 

on the Common, 1 Washburn Square, 

Leicester. The fair features handmade knitted 

items, holiday decorations, a silent auction, 

used books, baked goods, toys and 

games, gift baskets, raffles and a country 

store. 

NORTH BROOKFIELD — Free East 

Quabbin CONCERT Honoring the Land at 7 

p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Haston Free 

Public Library, North Brookfield, (508) 867- 

0208. Singer/songwriter Sarah Stockwell- 

Arthen performs on behalf of the East 

Quabbin Land Trust. This program is part of 

the Haston Library fall series, “REWILDING 

THE WORLD: Exploring Wildlife and 

Conservation.” These programs are supported 

by a grant from the North Brookfield 

Cultural Council, a local agency which is 

supported by the Massachusetts Cultural 

Council, a state agency, and by generous support 

from Country Bank and the Friends of 

the Haston Free Public Library. For more 

information visit www.northbrookfieldlibrary.org. 

BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield 

Congregational Church is having a MEAT- 

LOAF DINNER at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. All 

are welcome. Tickets are $10 per person and 

can be purchased at the church office. For 

more information, call 508-867-6262. 

SPENCER — The Spencer Council on 

Aging will hold a CRAFT FAIR from 10 a.m. 

to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Please call 508-885- 

7546 for a free table. 

WEST BROOKFIELD — The third annual 

West Brookfield PTG VENDOR AND CRAFT 

FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Saturday, Nov. 12 at the West Brookfield 

Elementary School, 89 North Main St., West 

Brookfield. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors 

and crafters featuring a wide variety of 

cash and carry products, raffles, and more! 

All proceeds to benefit the students of the 

West Brookfield Elementary School. 

N. BROOKFIELD — St. Joseph’s Parish 

will hold its annual CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at St. 

Joseph’s Church Hall, 296 N. Main St., N. 

Brookfield. Fantastic buys of homemade 

gifts and crafts of amazing quality will be 

available for purchase. Be sure to check out 

the seasonal gifts and goodies for your holiday 

table, including home baked goods, raffles 

and flea market. A delicious luncheon of 

homemade soups and sandwiches will also be 

available. Free admission. 

W. BROOKFIELD — The Whitefield Village 

BAZAAR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Saturday, Nov. 12 at the George Whitefield 

United Methodist Church, 33 West Main St., 

West Brookfield. There will be crafts, 

Christmas food, candy, jewelry, handwork, 

and more. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. 

N. BROOKFIELD — Christ Memorial 

Church, Main Street, North Brookfield, will 

hold its RED DOOR FAIR from 9:30 a.m. to 2 

p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. There will be 

crafts, baked goods and pies, exquisite 

items and Radar knives. Lunch will be 

served. 

SUNDAY 

NOVEMBER 13 

BROOKFIELD — Animal Farm performs 

in CONCERT at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 at the 

Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church, 9 

Upper River Street across from the 

Brookfield Common. The show is a colorful 

blend of original music, storytelling, hilarious 

antics and games. Parents will enjoy the 

smart and perceptive lyrics. Kids will relate 

to the challenges and triumphs faced by the 

hilarious cast of characters. And everyone 

will love the fun and upbeat music. The event 

is open to the public. Suggested donation is $5 

for children and accompanying adults are 

free or $10 for adults attending without a 

child. For more information, call 508-347-2225. 

MONDAY 

NOVEMBER 14 

W. BROOKFIELD — The Toddler PLAY 

GROUP for children ages birth to 3 years 

meets Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Children’s 

Room at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library, 

3 West Main St., West Brookfield. The first 

half hour will be free play. During the second 

half hour, the librarian will lead the group 

with songs, finger plays, and stories. Just 

drop in, no registration is necessary. 

TUESDAY 

NOVEMBER 15 

SPENCER — The very popular LEGO 

CLUB for children in kindergarten through 

sixth grade will be held from 6-6:45 p.m. at the 

Richard Sugden Library. It will be offered 

every first and third Tuesday of the month 

during the school year. If anyone in the community 

has legos that they no longer want, 

we would love to have them. Participants do 

not need to register or bring their own legos. 

SPENCER — On Tuesdays in November 

the Richard Sugden Library will have a program 

from 4:15-5:15 p.m. featuring printmaking. 

This program is for school aged children 

and tweens. Make your mark by creating 

stamps of clay and Styrofoam. 

W. BROOKFIELD —FAMILY STORY 

NIGHT will be held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Merriam-Gilbert 

Public Library, 3 West Main St., West 

Brookfield. Just drop in, no registration is 

necessary. Bring your favorite stuffed animal. 

Milk and cookies provided. 

WEDNESDAY 

NOVEMBER 16 

RUTLAND — SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS- 

ES are held every Wednesday from 10 - 11 a.m. 

at the Rutland Community Center, Glenwood 

Road, Rutland. Enjoy an hour of fun and 

exercise to music to help stay strong, fit, 

healthy and independent. Classes are co-ed 

and all are welcome. The fee is $4 per class. 

For more information, call Joyce Gamache at 

(508) 754-2821. 

NORTH BROOKFIELD — The North 

Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club, 20 Boynton 

Road, North Brookfield, will hold its weekly 

Wednesday evening TRAP SHOOTING at 7 

p.m. Ammo is available. Open to the public. 















WEST BROOKFIELD — West Brookfield 

Veteran’s Agent Patrick Swain will hold 

OFFICE HOURS at 1 p.m. on the first and 

third Wednesday of the month at the West 

Brookfield Senior Center. He is also available 

by appointment. Please call the Senior 

Center at (508) 867-1407 to schedule an 

appointment with the veteran’s agent. 

SPENCER — The BABY TIME program for 

infants 6 months to 18 months and their caregivers 

meets on Wednesdays at the Richard 

Sugden Library from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. The 

TODDLER STORY HOUR for children aged 

18 months to three years old and their caregivers 

is offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Prekindergarteners 

who will be three years old 

by Oct 1 are invited to STORY HOUR from 

11:30-12:30 a.m. Registration is required for 

the above programs and can be done in person 

or by calling 508-885-7513. 

SPENCER — During the month of 

November on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., 

the Richard Sugden Library presents SUPER 

SLEUTHS. This program for school aged 

children explores the world of detectives and 

spies. Today, make invisible ink to hide your 

secret messages. 

LEICESTER — The Leicester Women’s 

Club will hold its annual HOLIDAY BAKED 

GOODS AUCTION at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 

16 at the Leicester Country Club. 

Reservations must be made by calling Janet 

at 508-892-9809 by Nov. 11. 

LEGALS 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 

FISCAL YEAR 2012 

TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the Board of 

Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on 

Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6:15 p.m., 

as part of the regularly scheduled Board of 

Selectmen’s Meeting, to be held in the Mc 

Court Social Hall, Memorial Town Hall, 157 

Main Street, Spencer, Massachusetts, to 

determine the percentage of the Fiscal Year 

2012 Tax Levy to be allocated to each class 

of real and personal property, in conformity 

with the requirements of Massachusetts 

General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 56. 

Information on the projected Fiscal Year 

2012 Tax Levy and classification of values is 

available by contacting the Office of the 

Board of Assessors. 

Interested persons and taxpayers may 

present their views and recommendations 

either in writing to the Board of Selectmen, 

Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Street, 

Spencer, Mass. 01562, or orally, in person, 

at said public hearing. All interested taxpayers 

and parties are invited to attend. 

Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. 

Chairman 

Board of Selectmen 

October 28, 2011 

November 4, 2011 

Notice of Public Hearing – 

Spencer Planning Board 

At the regularly scheduled Planning 

Board meeting to be held on Tuesday, 

November 15, 2011in McCourt Social Hall of 

Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Street, 

Spencer, MA, a public hearing will be held 

on the following item starting at 7:00 PM or 

as soon thereafter as can be heard: 

1. Extension for Definitive 

Subdivision Plan – Laureldale Woods 

Phase II. The property owned by Laureldale 

Woods LLC, located off Paxton Road, identified 

on the Spencer Assessors Map as 

R46, Parcels 28 - 51 and Map R55, Parcels 

28 - 31. The applicant is requesting an 

extension for the definitive subdivision plan 

to allow additional time to complete the project. 

This is a 27 lot subdivision for singlefamily 

homes and approved by the Planning 

Board on December 5, 2006, amended on 

October 7, 2008 and October 6, 2009, and 

again on November 23, 2010. 

Interested parties may review the applications 

at the Office of Development & 

Inspectional Services in Memorial Town Hall 

during regular business hours. 

October 28, 2011 

November 4, 2011


The Hot Spot 

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 

Blackstone Valley Bluegrass lets their ‘Soulshine’ 

GETING 

IN 

TUNE 

MARK 

RENBURKE 

On Saturday, Nov. 5, 

Blackstone Valley 

Bluegrass will be performing 

at the Bradley 

Playhouse on 30 Front 

Street in Putnam, Conn. 

The show is also a CD Release celebration 

for their second recording 

“Soulshine.” An all-star group of 

seasoned musicians, BVB is comprised 

of four longtime friends 

who share a true love of the music 

they perform together. With Dave 

Dick on banjo, his brother Bob 

Dick on guitar, Dan Nowlan on 

mandolin and Ken Taylor on 

upright bass, this original lineup 

have been together for more than a 

dozen years - rare for bluegrass 

bands these days. Scott McLennan 

of the Telegram and Gazette 

described their first album 

“Debut” as “an acoustic stunner” 

with performances that are “crackling 

with an energy.” Over the 

years this seasoned group has built 

up a solid and ever expanding 

repertoire to go along with an 

engaging stage performance that 

can really mix things up musically 

and entertain an audience. All 

multi-instrumentalists that play a 

wide range of bluegrass styles, 

what really sets them apart are 

their powerful three and four part 

harmonies. Come check out 

Blackstone Valley Bluegrass to 

hear some great bluegrass music 

with fast but tasteful picking, and 

most importantly, to have an excellent 

time. With great acoustics, The 

Bradley Playhouse is a 110 year-old 

vaudeville theatre in the heart of 

the Putnam Antiques and 

Restaurant District in the “Quiet 

Corner” of Northeastern 

Connecticut. All seats are $16, and 

the doors open at 7 p.m. with the 

show starting at 8. On the web: 

www.blackstonevalleybluegrass.co 

m. 

FRIDAY NOV. 4 

• Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Ugly 

Duckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass. 

• Rigagoo, 9 p.m., Admiral T.J. O’ 

Brien’s, 407 Main Street, 

Sturbridge, Mass. 

• Ron Jones Band, 9 p.m., The 

Pump House, Southbridge, Mass. 

• Back Road Nationals, 9 p.m., 

The Village Lounge, Route 171, 

Woodstock, Conn. 

• Open Mic - Kala Farnham, 7:30 

p.m., The Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, 

Conn. 

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 

• Jeff Anderson, 8 p.m., Dunny’s 

Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. 

• Auntie Trainwreck, 9 p.m., 

Admiral T.J. O’ Brien’s, 407 Main 

Street, Sturbridge, Mass. 

• Amy and Jared, 7 p.m., Ugly 

Duckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass. 

• Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 

Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Rte 20, 

Sturbridge, Mass. 

• Spare Parts, 9 p.m., The Pump 

House, Southbridge, Mass. 

• Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, 8 

p.m., Bradley 

Playhouse, 30 Front 

Street, Putnam, Conn. 

• Meg Hutchinson, 8 

p.m., The Vanilla 

Bean, Pomfret, Conn., 

$12. 

• Daniel Chauvin, 

The Gold Eagle at The 

Laurel House, Route 

395 exit 94, Dayville, 

Conn. 

SUNDAY, NOV. 6 

• Jeff Adams, 4 to 8 

p.m., (Blues Jam from 

5:30 - 7:00), Dunny’s 

Tavern, East 

Brookfield, Mass. 

• Blues Jam 

w/Bootsy and Da 

Funk, 3 to 7 p.m., 

Chooch’s, North 


• Halloween Bash 

with the Yankees 

Dogs. 4 to 8 p.m., The 

Village Lounge, Route 

171, Woodstock, Conn. 

• Pure Country 

Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, Moosup VFW, 

Route 14, Moosup, Conn. 

• Open Mic w/Rick Harrington 

Band, 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 

Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. 

TUESDAY, NOV. 8 

• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic 

World, 7:30 pm, Greendale’s Pub, 

Worcester, Mass. 

• Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social 

Club, 29 Camp St., Worcester, Mass. 

• Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 

p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. 

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 

OUR TOWNS 

Blackstone Valley Bluegrass 

• Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 

7:30 p.m., The Lashaway Inn, 308 E 

Main Street (Rt 9 West Bound), East 


• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic 

World, 7:00 pm, Pepe’s Brick Oven, 

Worcester, Mass. 

THURSDAY, NOV. 10 

• Open Mic, 8 pm, Statz Sports 

Bar & Grill, North Bookfield, Mass. 

• Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s 

Tavern, East Bookfield, Mass. 

• Open Mic with “The Hillbilly 

Graham Crackers,” 8:30 p.m., 

Pangaea Wine Bar, Putnam, Conn. 


• Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., 

The Music Lady, Central Village, 

Conn. 

If you’re a live act that would like 

to be featured, know of someone else 

who is, or simply want to let us 

know about an upcoming gig, email 

me at the address below. Events 

must be within 10 miles of the readership 

area and submitted to me by 

7 p.m. Thursday of each week to be 

printed the following week’s papers. 

Keep the music live and not so quiet 

here in Northeastern CT & Central 

MA! E-mail Mark: gettingintune@markrenburke.com. 

Auction raises $3K for 

Monson tree replanting 

MONSON — The Monson Arts Council 

recently offered paintings, photographs and 

sculpture by 35 local artists in a Silent Art 

Auction to benefit the Town of Monson 

Tornado Relief Fund. 

The organization has donated all of the 

money raised —$3,227.50 — to the Monson 

Tree Fund to replant trees in public areas in 

town. 

The silent auction was held online at the 

arts council website, and in the House of Art 

on Main Street, during an exhibit of the collection 

of Dr. Jean M. Porwoll, a local physician 

who died last year. Porwoll was a passionate 

conservationist and collector of art. 

Tod Beall, Monson Arts Council president, 

said, “We are very grateful to both the artists 

who so generously donated their work, and to 

the many people who bid on the work, 

enabling us to raise this amazing amount of 

money for replacement trees in our town.” 

Artists who donated from Monson were 

Juliet Bacchas, Peter Barnett, Bill Brown, 

David Dupuis, Judy Gregoire, Chris Jalbert, 

Michael A. Kusek, Virginia Midyette, 

Linda Rogers, Margaret Shaw, Brian 

Solomon, Maureen Solomon and Linda 

Spelko. 

Artists from other areas were Dorothy 

Benedict, West Brookfield; Ruth Berman, 

East Longmeadow; Suzanne Chaffee, 

Brimfield; Clare Doyle, Somers, Conn.; 

Suzanne Estey, Ware; Jim Gambaro, 

Belchertown; Carole Guthrie, Springfield; 

Susan James, Wilbraham; Bruce MacDonald, 

North Adams; Therese Moriarty, East 

Longmeadow; Sr. Maria Joseph Nace, SP, 


Richard Guertin, treasurer of the Monson Arts 

Council, presents a check from the organization for 

$3,227.50 to Monson Town Accountant Debbie 

Mahar. The funds were raised in a Silent Art Auction 

last month to benefit the Monson Tornado Relief 

Fund and earmarked for replacement trees in the 

community’s public areas. 

Chicopee; Anna Ozolins, Brimfield; Jerry 

Wilson, Wilbraham, and Roberta Wilson, 

Wilbraham. 

For more information about the Monson 

Arts Council, visit www.monsonartscoun- 


FIGHTING CANCER WITH DENIM 

SPENCER — On Oct. 7, employees at Spencer Savings Bank participated in the Lee National 

Denim Day to raise funds for breast cancer. During Lee National Denim Day, an employee can 

donate a minimum of $5 to wear a pair of jeans for the day and the money goes towards the fight 

against breast cancer. Together, the Spencer Savings Bank employees raised $475. In the photo, 

from left to right, are, front row: Marianne Hosford, Patricia Cardinale, Angela Parker, Diane 

Jarnagan and Lynne Esposito; second row: Rachel Woods, Brenda Bachant, Deborah DeCoste, 

Pamela Keyes and Jaime Salerno; and third row: Gina Petruzzi, Jennifer Anderson, Donna Tibbetts 

and Deb Clark. For more information about Denim Day visit www.denimday.com. 

David Dore photo 

Alice Jay looks on as Quaboag Historical Society Co-President William Jankins, right, holds a copy 

of Jay’s book, “Quaboag Plantation: The Beginning,” during the Oct. 22 rededication of the 

Merriam-Gilbert Public Library in West Brookfield. 

Quaboag Historical Society honors Alice Jay 

WEST BROOKFIELD — Thursday evening, Oct. 13, was a memorable night for the 

Quaboag Historical Society, and for the residents of the Quaboag Plantation towns. 

The historical society sponsored a book signing and talk by Alice Jay, a lifelong resident 

of West Brookfield and widow of the late town historian Arthur (Archie) B. Jay. 

The book, titled “Quaboag Plantation: The Beginning,” is a collection of the Brookfield 

selectmen’s meeting notes for the year 1754-1826. 

Alice Jay, who recently celebrated her 96th birthday, explained her inspiration to 

begin this work started when her husband gathered copies of the original parish 

records from the Congregational Church Library in Boston. After Archie passed away 

in 1999, Alice decided she wanted to share the knowledge of the Quaboag Plantation 

with others. She explained that the process of organizing and transcribing the information 

was not an easy task. It took her a total of six years to organize the meeting 

notes in chronological order and to transcribe each entry from the original hand written 

quill copy to a typewritten one. 

“Quaboag Plantation: The Beginning” is a book containing the meeting minutes of 

the first Brookfield Parish. The first records found begin Dec. 11, 1754. Jedidiah Foster, 

lawyer and later (1776) a justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court, was voted to be 

first moderator and scribe of the parish meetings. The notes contain a summary of the 

assistance and preparation given to the men who served in the town militia, as they 

readied for duty in the American Revolution. The parish raised money for military supplies 

throughout the war years. The notes also describe the splitting off of North 

Brookfield and West Brookfield, as they became separate parishes during the early 

1800s. 

At the end of the program, Alice Jay presented signed copies of her book to the six 

local libraries, the Quaboag Historical Society Museum and the West Brookfield 

Historical Commission. 

Light refreshments from Reed’s Country Store of New Braintree were also provided 

for the people who attended. 

— Submitted by QHS Recording Secretary Jennifer Mulherin


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50X50 Steel Building w/12X50 3Rm Office 

Space w/1/2 Bath, 3 Doors - 6 Vehicles - 

Storage! 16X32 Pool! Live & Work from 

this Great Location! $349,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER - 16 Point Pleasant Ave! 

7 Rm Split Level Overlooking WEB- 

STER LAKE w/R.O.W. to Swim & 

Launch Boat! Granite Kitchen! 

Beamed Cathedrals! Hardwoods! 

Fireplace! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 1/2 Acre 

Beautifully Landscaped! 

$199,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 3 Jackson Road! 8 Rm 

Split! Frplc Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 

Appliance Kit! Din Area w/Hrdwd Flr! 3 

Bdrms! Master w/Hrdwd Flr! Lower Level 

w/Fam Rm! Office! 2 Full Bthrms! Garage! 

Deck! Nice Back Yard! Stone Patio! 

$164,900.00 

THOMPSON – 11 Indian Inn! 6+ Rm 

Colonial w/Farmer's Porch! Applianced 

Kit w/Din Area, Pantry, Hrdwd Flr & Slider 

Deck! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr, Crown 

Molding & Chair Rail! Liv Rm w/Crown 

Moldings! 3 Spacious Bdrms! Master 

w/Walk-in Closet & Full Bath! 2.5 Baths! 2 

Car Garage & Shed! $239,900.00 

THOMPSON – 77 Main St! Wow! 

10,668’ Building includes a 2,070’ 

Apartment Plus a 30X45’ Barn all set 

on 1.07 Acres! So Many Possible 

Uses! 45X53’ Show Room w/9’9” 

Ceiling Height! 38X56’ + 39X59’ + 

39X47’ Rear Section! Commercial! 

$209,900.00 

SOLD 

THOMPSON – 82 Brandy Hill Rd! 

Like New “2004” 8 Rm Ranch set on 

1.79 Acres! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Bath! 

2.5 Baths Total! Super Finished Walkout 

Lower Level Family & Game Rm – 

Man Town! 2 Car Garage! And More! 

$229,400.00 

LEICESTER – Cedar Meadow Lake! 

12.5 Acre Dream w/180’ Waterfront! 

Southern Expo! Private 12 Rm 2,920’ 

Cape! 500’ Driveway! Frplcd Fam Rm! 

Formal Liv Rm! 1st Flr Master! 

4/5Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! Tile & 

Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! & More! 

$679,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! 

Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Rd! 

Expansive Water Views! Lake Facing 

Great Rm w/Stone Frplc! Granite 

Counters! 3 Huge Bdrms - 13X23 Lake 

Facing Master! 1.5 Tile Baths! 9,583' 

Lot across the Street w/Garage & 

Parking! $399,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

MILLBURY – 34 Singletary Rd! Lake 

Singletary Access! 5 Rm Charming 

Ranch! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 

Private Setting! Super Lake views! 

Many Upgrades Since 2009 - New Deck, 

Furnace, Roof, Insulation & Windows! 

Town Sewer! $219,900.00 

WEBSTER - 3 Rodio Dr! 7 Rm 

Split! Close to 395 & Schools! 

Hrdwds Throughout! Open Liv & Din 

Rms! 3 Bdrms! Large Bath! Walk-out 

Lower Level Fam Rm/Separate Heat! 

New Ext Doors! Recent Buderus 

Furnace & Windows! Garage Under! 

Nicely Landscaped! $224,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

DOUGLAS – 54 Riedell Rd! 7 Rm 

Gambrel! Privacy! 2 Acres w/Stone Walls! 

Applianced Country Kit! Din Rm, Liv Rm 

& Fam Rm w/Hardwoods! 3 Oversized 

Bedrooms! 1.5 Baths! Newer Roof & 

Furnace! Recently Painted Exterior! 

Garage Under! Shed! 

$249,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

DUDLEY – 5 Prospect Ave! Down Sizing, 

Right Sizing or 1st Time Sizing! 4+ Rm 

Ranch! Silestone & Granite Counters! 

Tile Kitchen! 19’ Living Room! Lower 

Level Family Room or Second Bedroom! 

Tile Bath! Detached Garage! Recent 

“Metal” Roof! $139,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

OXFORD – 220 Main Street! 8 Rm Cape! 

Kit w/Tin Ceiling! Din Rm w/2 Built-in 

China Cabinets! 3 Bdrms! Hrdwd Floors! 

Covered Porch! 15x22 Workshop Area 

w/15x35 Rm Overhead! 2 Car Garage! 

Replacement Windows! Front Roof 

Shingled this Year! 1/2 Acre Zoned Central 

Business! $198,000.00 

DUDLEY – 109 W. Main St! Stately Brick 

Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Single Fam 

w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Family! Business 

Zoned! Live & Work From Here! Park 

Like Grounds! 6/7 Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 

Frplcd Liv Rms! 3 Baths! New Furnace! 

Check It Out! $299,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood! 

Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western 

Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’ 

Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8 

Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! 

2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany 

Decks! $599,900.00 

SOLD 

WEBSTER LAKE – 40 Point 

Pleasant Rd! 5,407’ WATERFRONT 

HOUSE LOT! Middle Pond - Southern 

Exposure! Mumford Cove! Quiet & 

Protected from Storms! Ideally Level! 

Sandy 78+-’ Shoreline! Build Your 

Home Here, Town Services, Ready to 

Go! $149,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE! Reid Smith Cove! 

Middle Pond! East Exp - Fantastic 

Sunrises! Panoramic Views! 220’ 

Waterfront! Wooded, Rustic & 

Private! Ideal 5 Rm Summer Cottage! 

Stone Fireplaced Great Rm! 

2/3Bdrms! 2 Baths! $399,900.00 

SOLD 

WEBSTER LAKE! Views Across 

Middle Pond! Widest Expanse! 120' 

Waterfront - Boat Ramp! Super 2nd 

Home or Live Yr Rd! Rebuilt 2005! 6 

Rm Contemp! Open Flr Plan! Frplcd! 

Lake Facing 1st Flr Master! 3 Bdrms! 

2.5 Baths! Lake Facing Loft! 

$499,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE! 327 Thompson 

Rd! 3,100’ Custom 9 Rm Waterfront 

Ranch! 2 Complete Living Levels! Ideal 

Extended Family Set Up! 2 Kitchens! 

Walk-out Lower Level! 40’ Deck & 

Patio! Hardwoods! Fireplaced! .91 

Acres! $399,500.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER LAKE – 707 Beacon Park! 

5 Room Garden Unit! Applianced 

Kitchen! Formal Din Rm! Lake Facing 

Living Rm & Master Bdrm! Master Bath! 

2 Bdrms! 2 Baths! C/Air! Sandy Beach! 

Super Pool! Garage! 

$179,900.00 

DUDLEY – 4 St. Mary Ave! Conveniently 

Located 8+ Rm Ranch! Lower Level 4 Rm 

In-law Apart w/Separate Drive & Entrance! 

Open Floor Plan! 2 Kitchens! 3/4 

Bedrooms! Applianced! Cathedral Ceiling! 

Skylight! 2 Pellet Stoves! Wood Laminate 

Floors! Fenced Yard w/AGR Pool! 2 Sheds! 

$189,900.00 

DUDLEY – 23 G&S Drive! Cardinal 

Heights! 6 Rm Split! Applianced 

Brunaham Oak Kit w/Center Isl, Corian 

Counter! Din Area & Liv Rm w/Hrdwd 

Flrs! 3 Bedrooms w/Hrdwds! 3 Season 

Sunroom & Deck! Newer Roof, Windows 

& Siding! 2 Car Garage! 

$234,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - Waterfront 

Dream! 10 Rms! Spectacular Lake 

Views from Most Rms! Sunsets! Ideal 

for Entertaining! Everything You’d 

Expect! Granite Kitchen! Lake Facing 

Master Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Tile Baths! 

C/Air! Who Wants it ALL! 

$779,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - Wawela Park Rd! 

130’ WATERFRONT LOT! 1/2 Acre Plus! 

Expansive Views of Middle Pond! 

Private! Wooded! Ideal Southern 

Exposure! 157' Road Frontage! 197' 

Deep! Town Services! Not to be 

Subdivided! One of the Last Pristine 

Pieces of Webster Lake! 

$525,000.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – 38 

Laurelwood! Beautiful Sunsets! 

Natural Sandy Beach! 76' 

Waterfront! Panoramic Views! 8 Rm 

Brick Ranch! Ideal In-Law 

Possibilities! 2Kitchens, 2Baths, 

2Fireplaces! Potential Inside & 

Out! Garages! Beautiful Grounds! 

Boat Ramp! $449,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - 200 Killdeer 

Island Rd! Sunsets! 8 Rooms! 

4 Bdrms! Lake Facing 16x20 Master! 

Frplcd Liv Rm! Applianced! 

3 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level 

Family Rm! 4 Decks! A/C! 

Heated Garage w/Workshop! 

$639,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Bates Grove! 

South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced! 

Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat 

w/50 HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam 

Rm w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master 

w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ 

Lot! Sandy Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! 

Recent Roof! 

$349,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - STRIP 

ISLAND! Your Own Island Paradise! 

You’ll Never Want to Leave! 8 Rms! 

3/4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! Sep Guest 

Cottage! Gazebo! Boat House! 

“Mainland” Lot for Parking w/Garage! 

Fully Equipped! Pontoon Boat! 

$499,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

SOUTHBRIDGE – 615 Eastford Rd! 

30X64 Split! Kit w/Tile & Granite! Liv 

Rm w/Hrdwds! Office w/Hrdwds! 3 

Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master Bath 

w/Whirlpool & Tiled Shower! 3* Baths! 

Lower Level Prepped for Finished In 

Law! 26’Garage! Heat w/Oil or Coal! 1 

Acre! $239,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

SOUTHBRIDGE - 404 Pleasant St! 

5 Rm Contemp! Quality Throughout! 

Applianced! 17x18 Vinyl Deck 

w/Electric Awning! Cathedral Liv Rm 

w/Wood Flr! 3 Bdrms! 1st Flr Master! 

1.5 Ceramic Baths w/Pedestal Sinks! 

New French Doors, Siding & A/C! 

Anderson Windows! Young Roof! 

Recent Furnace! $246,500.00 

THOMPSON – Has 

your business outgrown 

your current 

location? Rarely do 

you find a commercial 

building like this 

one in a prime location 

with so many 

options. Currently occupied as an auto repair/service/ 

body shop, this building offers over 7600 sq. ft. of garage 

and office space with 6 bays and 14' ceilings. Zoned commercial, 

this location presents many options for potential 

business usage. At $425,000 you won't find 

many other deals like this! 

KILLINGLY – 

Located in a cul-desac 

neighborhood of 

similar style homes, 

this 4 BR/2 1/2 BA 

colonial has a 

NEW LISTING 

REDUCED 

recently updated 

eat-in kitchen with 

center island that opens onto casual family entertaining 

area with fireplace; formal living & dining rooms; huge 

master BR w/walk-in closet;3 season porch with deck and 

AG pool; newly finished LL “man cave” with bar; great 

landscaping. Priced appropriately at just 

$259,900 

A Place To Call Home… 

NEW LISTING 

QUINEBAUG – 

Don't miss the spacious 

layout in this 

well-kept and 

mechanically 

updated home in 

the Quinebaug 

Mobile Home Park. 

Home has 2 generous bedrooms with double closets, 

a large eat-in kitchen, very large kitchen, & 

even a sun room. Newer roof & windows. 

$52,500 

THOMPSON– 

Commercial-Multi 

Family Completely 

renovated in 2002 

and in excellent condition! 

Each unit has 

eat-in kitchen/Living 

room/1 BR. Upper 

unit has vaulted ceilings; large BR and heated porch could 

be 2nd BR (no closet); ideal situation for home based 

business on lower & owner occupy or tenant on upper 

level. Priced to sell at $139,900. 

PUTNAM – 3BR 

Ranch on 2 acres of 

land with an 

inground pool for 

your family to 

enjoy. Open Floor 

Plan, hardwood 

floors. Great Location - easy access to Rt. 395 and 

Rt 44, close to Rhode lsland border. Priced to 

Sell - $187,000. 

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Looking for affordable land to build your new home on? 

WOODSTOCK 

– Beautiful 

Colonial with 3 

bdrms.,2.5 baths, 

formal dining 

room, kitchen 

with breakfast 

area open to the fireplaced family room, and a second 

floor bonus room. Nearly 3 acres with many 

apple trees. A Gem!!! $348,000 

Take a look at Colonial Farms Estate - a 9 lot subdivision located in East Thompson CT just minutes from the MA line; .9 to 2.6 acre approved 

building lots perc’d, surveyed and ready to go; Priced from just $44,900 to $49,900. Call our office for details on this great subdivision. 

This is the place to sell your 

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Your ad will be mailed to 50,000+ 

households throughout Southern 

Worcester County. 

Call your local sales representative 

today! 1-800-367-9898 

NEW LISTING 

GOT A HOUSE 

FOR SALE? 

P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT 

Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 

Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY- TURNKEY OPERA- 

TION. Established business since 1985 

(Breakfast & lunch). Equipment and fixtures 

included. Seating for 38 with regular clientel. 

Convenient location, call for appointment. 

$89,000 

Jane Austin 860-886-3106 cell 

jane.austin1024@gmail.com 

P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT 

Phone: (860) 923-3377 

Fax: (860) 923-5740 

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201 SOUTH STREET, 

SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 

508-765-9155 

1-800-784-0445 

FAX: 508-765-2698 

Brenda Ryan 

Broker- 

Owner 

Robin 

Giguere 

Dot Aucoin 

Broker 

Debra 

Nordby- 

Rivera 

Now offering rental services 

Southbridge: CHEAP! FAB- 

ULOUS PRICE! BARGAIN 

HUNTERS! DEMAND TO 

SEE THIS 2 Family! First 

floor has 3 bedrooms, big 

kitchen, updated bath. New 

FHA furnace. Updated 

porches with handicap accessibility. 2nd floor has 5 

rooms 2/3 bedrooms-needs major cosmetics. 

$129,900!!! Must be sold to settle estate. 

Open House 12-2pm Sun 

Southbridge: (Magnificent 

Contemporary Home in 

Exceptional Condition! 

Custom High Quality features 

throughout! 10 rooms 4 bedrooms 

3 baths! Soaring ceilings! 

First floor familyroom to “die for”. Lower level set up 

for a great in-law just add kitchen. Beautiful new kitchen. 

Mint Mint condition! 2 car garage. Professional landscaped. 

New Price of $262,500. 101 Brentwood Dr. 

Southbridge: Mint Condition 

Condo at a cheap price! 

Beautiful 5 room 2 bedroom 2 

bath condo with washer & dryer 

right in unit! Extra storage in 

basement. Recently updated 

kitchen with stainless steel appliances. BIGGEST UNIT! 

If you do your numbers, should be cheaper than rent! 

$89,900 or make an offer. Owner retired to Florida! 

OPEN HOUSE 

Melissa 

Cournoyer 

Hilli 

Debbie 

Thomo 

BANK FORECLOSURE SALE 

Four Bedroom Split Entry Single Family Residence 

to be sold on the premises at 

7 Irene Street, Douglas, Massachusetts 

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 

Sale to Commence at 10:30 AM 

Terms of Sale: A Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollar deposit in 

cash or certified check will be required at the time and place of sale 

with the balance due within twenty one (21) days of the sale. All other 

terms to be announced at the sale. 

For Further Information Contact: Dennis M. Sullivan, Esq., 

Attorney for Milford Federal Saving and Loan Association, 12 

Congress Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757. (508)473-4811 

Edward D. Larkin, Auctioneer No. AU899, 

280 Main Street, Milford MA 01757 

Joan 

Lacoste 

Mary Jo 

Demick 

Chad 

Splaine 

Spiro 

Thomo 

“We are part of Make Southbridge Home” 

Michelle 

Roy 

Vivian 

Marrero- 

Doros 

Stan 

Misiaszek 

HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES 

Southbridge: Greek 

Revival Home with extra 

large kitchen! Like to 

entertain, this is the 

kitchen you need! 5 

rooms 3 bedrooms 2 

baths. Beautiful extra 

large yard-exceptional. 2 car detached garage. 

Located near hospital. $139,900. 

NEW PRICE 

Open House 2-4pm Sun 

Southbridge: Fabulous 

Location & well maintained 

Home! 5 room 2 bedroom 

Plus familyroom! Separate 

1st floor laundry/mud 

room. Great floor plan for entertaining. 2 fireplaces. 

Deck overlooking level backyard abutting woods. 2 car 

garage. Move in condition! $145,900. 390 High St. 

OPEN HOUSE 

Southbridge: Spacious 

Ranch on small dead end 

street. 5 rooms 3 bedrooms. 

Great kitchen open to dining 

area with enclosed mud 

room or porch. Hardwood 

floors. Fireplace & picture 

window in livingroom. Freshly painted. Replacement 

windows. New driveway. Updated electrical. 1 car 

garage. Move in condition. No worries here. $164,900. 

List with us!! We have 17 houses on deposit! 

We sold the most homes in SOUTHBRIDGE!


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43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 

WEBSTER LAKE ~ 1 BATES POINT 

Waterfront 

Cape! Great 

Clean, Lovely, 

Young, 

2,000sf+ 1st 

Flr 1 Level 

Open House 11/6 12-2 

Living 

Possible! +2 Huge BRs, Home Office, Full 

Bath on 2nd Flr, Price $369,900 

DUDLEY ~ 19 GEORGE STREET 

AFFORDABLE 

3 BR CAPE 

Nice Layout, 

1st Flr, Mstr 

BR & Bath, 

Hardwood 

1 ST FL MASTER 

Flrs, Price 

Reduced $15,000! Offers Considered, 

Good Bones - Great Potential! $134,900 

Sandra 

Loughlin 

508-769-2605 

Joyce 

Johnson 

508-958-1742 

Ronald 

Garabedian 

508-615-5058 

Maher Real Estate 

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Visit Century21Maher.com 

for All Massachusetts homes for sale! 

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Oxford-5 Rm 2 Br. 1 1/2 ba Condo 

at Thayer Pond Village. Spacious 1st 

floor condo with central air & patio, 

located on poolside. Country setting, 

close to major routes. 

Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate 

$96,800 Call: 508-832-5831 

REDUCED 

Sturbridge – 9 Rm., 4 Br. Colonial. 

Kitchen w/cherry cabinets, SS appliances 

& granite counters. Hdwds in LR 

& DR. 2nd fl. media Rm., Mstr.suite w/ 

jetted tub & walk in closet. 


$379,900 Call: 508-832-5831 

website: 

hope2own.com 

508.943.4333 

DUDLEY ~ LOT 82 Off GEORGE STREET 

Approx. 3/4 acre 

(.71) of Vacant 

Land, Res-10 

Zone, Mixed Use 

Area of SFs & MFs 

& Condos, Great 

ATTN: NEIGHBORS 

Potential w/305’ 

Rd Frnt on Paper 

Rd known as Elmwd, Abuts 19 George, 

Asking $94,900 Got Offers? 

Ann Marie 

Sorensen 

508-612-8864 

Sue 

Kusz 

508-864-5177 

Diane 

Pacevicz 

508-340-5755 

Sharon Pelletier 

Broker Owner 

June Cazeault 

Sales Associate 

DUDLEY ~ 62 EAGLE DRIVE 

STURBRIDGE - 43 MCGREGORY RD 

Lovely 

CUSTOM 

Upscale 

Over-Sized 

Center Hall 

Hip Roof 

Colonial, 

Ranch 

Farmer’s 

Speaks 

QUALITY! 

Porch, 

SALE PENDING Open House 11/6 12-2 2100 sf on 

Neighborhood 

1 Level! 

Setting, 24x24 Great Rm., Hrdwd Flrs Thru- Excellent Split Flr Plan, Incredible Mstr 

Out! Up & Ready To Go! Offers Considered ~ Suite, MEGA-RM to Expand! Huge walk 

Asking $349,900. 

up Attic + 42x72 LL! Asking $338,000 

DUDLEY ~ NOT 1 BUT 2 COUNTRY LOTS! 

Build YOUR 

Dream Home 

HERE & Enjoy 

Rolling 

Farmland 

DREAM HOME SITES! Vistas, Lovely 

Country 

Setting Feels Far Away yet Close By Both on 

Center Rd, EAch is 2 Acres! Great Location! 

Great Price at $80,000 $95,000 

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Johnson 

508-847-1484 

Chic 

Beland 

508-523-7733 

Judy 

Empie 

508-334-0275 

Helen 

Vangsness 

774-239-2887 

Carolyn 

Smith 

508-832-1405 

Dudley – 8 Rm., 3 Br. Colonial on 1+ 

acres! 2 story foyer, Lg. Kit & dining 

area, Formal DR, Cathedraled family 

Rm. w/ gas frplc. 1st Fl. laundry. 

Hdwds, sliders to deck, 2 car garage 


$299,900 Call: 508-832-5831 

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Southbridge – Great investment 

opportunity! 3 family and single family 

on one lot. Rent the multi and live 

in the single family! Needs electrical 

and plumbing. Newer windows & 

roof. Sold ‘AS IS’ $77,500 


Call: 508-832-5831 

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Millbury - Great opportunity! 3 bedroom 

raised ranch with potential! 

Hardwoods, LL family room, 

inground pool, vinyl sided, fenced 

yard, cul de sac, easy access to highway! 

$144,900. 

Auburn - 4 bedroom Cape with fireplaced 

living room with wood stove, 1st 

floor master bdrm, hardwood floors, 

vinyll sided, 1/4 acre lot in neighborood 

seting. 


$225,000. Call: 508-832-5831 

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Worcester – Turn key. Sheet Metal 

Fabricating Business since 1947. 

Machinery, equipment, furniture & 3 

trucks included. 1 acre lot. Currently 

12 employees. 


$1,800,000 Call: 508-832-5831 

***RENTALS*** 

Oxford – 2 bdrm condo...$1250 

Dudley – 1 bdrm, 1st floor 

apartment............................$500 

Worcester – West Side House 

8 room, 4 bdrm Ranch 

..........................................$1800 

Whitinsville – spacious 6room, 

2-3 bdrm second floor apartment 

..........................................$1200 

***LEASE SPACE*** 

Auburn - Office space, great 

location.............................$1150 

Toys for Tots drop off center 

www.C21Maher.com 800.563.7019 

Jen 

Bloniasz 

774-272-5100 

Janice 

Ward 

508-847-4277 

Lorraine 

Jankowski 

508-277-5831 

Anne 

Greenberg 

508-753-5465 

Elie 

Kahale 

508-328-3622 

Franny 

Gaudette 

508-864-3808 

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Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers 

OXFORD --Oversized 

Split Level on terraced 

half acre in 

very nice neighborhood 

-- vaulted ceilings 

-- living room -- 

dining room with 

slider to extra spacious 

deck -- appli- 

New Listing 

anced kitchen -- 3 

BR -- 1.5 baths -- lower level family room ready to be finished 

-- sunroom with four sets of sliders to patio -- lots of 

storage...garage. Nice family area, great commuter location, 

convenient to everything! Not a short sale or bank-owned! 

R/E Tax $3263 $249,900 

WEBSTER -- NEW CON- 

STRUCTION!!! 52 ft. Split 

Level on nicely wooded ONE 

ACRE near CT line --Bright, 

open floor plan with vaulted 

ceiling living room -- dining 

area with slider to deck -- 3 

bedrooms -- private master 

with double sink vanity full bath -- applianced oak cabinet 

kitchen -- plumbed for full bath in future lower level family 

room -- 2-car garage -- town services -- great commuter 

location near to I 395. 

R/E Tax $2800 $229,900 

SALE PENDING 

DUDLEY -- Wonderful family 

home in excellent Dudley 

neighborhood! Nicely maintained 

inside and out -- Level 

New Listing Lot set back off the road 

with Inground Pool and 

Patio in the treed back yard. Fireplaced Living Room -- 

Formal Dining Room with hardwoods -- Spacious Kitchen 

with center isle -- Den/Office -- 1st floor laundry -- 4 BRs. 

-- 2.5 BA. -- lower level Family Room -- 2-car Garage. 

"Empty nest" sellers are downsizing...it's your turn to move 

your family into this great house! 

R/E Tax 2716 $289,900 

WEBSTER -- There are 

four bedrooms in this 

Cape-style home on corner 

lot, two on first floor 

and two on second -- 

New Price fireplaced living room -- 

dining room -- eat-in 

kitchen with breakfast nook -- wood floors -- screened 

front porch -- oil heat -- workshop -- garage -- conveniently 

located to shopping, schools, beach and highway. 

R/E Tax $1836 $119,900 

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(P) Land 

Deadline: Monday at 10am 

(X) Condex (M) Multi-Family 

(U) Duplex (S) Single Family 

(L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment 

ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011 

(T) Townhouse 

(D) Adult 

Community 

DUDLEY 

Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

Jon’s Way 

DUDLEY 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011 

Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

Jon’s Way 

68 Airport Rd S 1:00-3:00 $229,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

15 Warsaw Ave S 11:00-1:00 $179,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

27 Klondike Rd S 1:00-3:00 $349,900 Coldwell Banker/ Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 

STURBRIDGE 

43 McGregory Rd S 12:00-2:00 $338,000 Hope Realty 508-943-4333 

WEBSTER 

1 Bates Point Rd S 12:00-2:00 $369,900 Hope Realty 508-943-4333 

2 Maple Avenue 

Shrewsbury, MA 01545 

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Realtor 

Connie Nedoroscik 

Inger Christensen 

508-769-3823 

508-365-3561 

Time to sell or buy... Call Inger 

Buy Now 

WEBSTER • $354,900 

41 Blueberry Hill 

NEW PRICE! Beautiful 8rm 

Coln, hdwds, newer carpets, 

granite FR, kitch w/island, 

2-car gar, more. 

Dead-end Street 

WEBSTER • $129,000 

21 Browns Brook Rd 

Dead-end str, 8rm 3ba 

Ranch, wlk-out basement, 

Open fl plan. Short sale 

“Names you know, people 

you trust” 

Open House 11/6 1-3 

DUDLEY • $349,900 

27 Klondike Rd 

Must see 2700sf 10rm Ranch 

w/waterview & 5-c gar on 

1.86ac. ING pool. 

Contractor’s home. 

Make Offer 

POMFRET, CT • $329,900 

59 Longmeadow Dr 

2836sf Coln 4br 2.5 ba, tile, 

hdwd, flrs, 21 ft kitch, 

2-c gar w/rm over, 

lge lot. 

Motivated Seller 

DOUGLAS • $174,900 

24 Charles St, U-8 

Upgraded 6rm 2 lge br 

Townhouse, c/a, cab pkd 

kitch w/all appl, 

bay window, pkg, yard. 

LAND 

Webster, Brook Str - town 

water/sewer, 1/2 acre… $49,900 

Webster, Myrtle Ave – town 

water/sewer, 7,350 sf… $48,500 

Webster, Oakwood Ln – 1 acre 

country lot… $98,500 

Dudley, Jessie Rd – choice of 3 

lots, 21,000sf each… 

$46,000-$65,000 

508-943-7669 

Maria Reed Mary Alice Wood 

508-949-3205 

508-873-9254 508-733-4060 

JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com 

LICENSED IN MA & CT • Now is a great time to buy! 

DUDLEY - OAKVIEW ESTATES 55+ COMMUNITY - 

$199,900 STARTING • OPEN HOUSE • SAT & SUN 1-3 

New PRICING!!! $199,900 and opportunity to have one level living in a 55+ Community...upgrades optional. Weekly open 

houses or by appointment...meet builder and discuss how quickly you can be in your new home..need to sell your 

house..we can make your transition easy ..a small community of 10 units surrounded by open space..now is the time. 

1 Jons Way - Unit 1 

Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669/ Maria Reed 508-873-9254 

OXFORD - NEW LISTING - 3.26 ACRES FOR $415,000 

To have your open house 

listed in this directory 

please contact Sandy @ 

508-909-4110 

168 Charlton St. Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

Elegant 17 plus room victorian, formal 

dining room, hardwood floors 

throughout, 2 staircases, study, 

office, library with built-ins, bookcases, 

pocket doors, grand foyer, original 

hardware, chandeliers, 2 fireplaces, 

game room, 4-6 bedrooms 

GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE? 

FOR 

SALE 

This is the place 

to sell it! 

Your ad will be 

mailed to 50,000+ 

households 

throughout 

Southern Worcester 

County. 

To advertise on our real estate section, 

please call your local 

sales representative at 1-800-367-9898 

OXFORD - $178,500 

REDUCED 

Kitchen has been updated, large master bedroom on 

second level, 3rd bedroom or den on first level. Open 

floor plan with formal dining room, house has been well 

maintained. Enclosed breezeway with sliders to large 

deck. Almost 1 acre of privacy on cul de sac..close to 

shopping and Mass Pike, Rte. 20, and I-290. Low maintenance 

exterior recently power washed vinyl siding. 

36 Chestnut Hill Rd 

Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

DUDLEY - NEW PRICE 

$259,900 

3 br, 2 ba, SFR 1,190 sq ft. Lower level has family 

room. full bath, small work kitchen ideal for 

entertaining or family member. Cathedral ceilings 

in living room/kitchen/dining ares offers 

contemporary feeling. 

12 Glendale Drive 

Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

MAKE AN OFFER, SELLER RELOCATING! $339,900 

DUDLEY: Fantastic subdivision..easy 

access to Rte. 395..center isle in 

kitchen, formal dining room, walkout 

basement, oversized deck, recent 

upgrades in landscaping, and recently 

added on front porch..applianced 

kitchen with stainless steel appliances...interior decorating is outstanding... 

MUST SEE! 

8 Johnathan Pass 

Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669/ Maria Reed 508-873-9254 

CHARLTON - $84,900 DUDLEY - $179,900 

Great setting..near golf course..easy access to 

Mass. pike, Rte. 20..private...yet convenient to 

stores.. great opportunity for the Spring get 

started now!!! 

Berry Corner Rd 

Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

DUDLEY - $239,900 DUDLEY - $229,900 

NEW LISTING 

Great commuter location..6 miles to Rte 395,10 minutes to 

Mass. Pike, 20 minutes to Worcester. Open contemporary 

split, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, lower level family 

room. Level lot and convenient to schools, golf course, town 

beach..well maintained. carpeted in living room, kitchen , and 

dining room. (no hardwood in DR). An opportunity to locate 

into a great neighborhood and desireable school system. 

Oversized 52 'x 27' split with full bath off master. Do not delay.. 

33 June St. Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUNDAY 1-3 

Recent updates..kitchen with new appliances.. 2 lazy 

susans..formal dining area with room for hutch..thermopane 

windows..recent roof..full bath in lower 

level..private yard.. convenient to schools, shopping, 

walk to golf course...gas fireplace..lower level has wd 

burning fireplace. 

68 Airport Rd Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUNDAY 11-1 

A charming English cottage with open dining room and living 

room, recent addition with upstairs dormitory type bedroom, 

defininely for those who appreciate an antique flavor with 

some updates. Roof, heating system,bathroom, kitchen have 

all been updated.. however floors still have old world feel. 

Central location, yet country feel. 

15 Warsaw Ave Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

WEBSTER - INGROUND POOL 

$279,900 

Open floor plan, F/P, family room w/cathedral ceiling, 

fenced yard w/privacy and inground pool and access 

to Webster Lake. 

7 Lillian Ave. Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 

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ONLY $99 

FREE Estimates 

$50 OFF Chimney Caps 

Or Masonry Work. 

All kinds of masonry workfoundation 

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repair, and stonewalls!! 

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Cleaning • Caps 

Dampers • Repairs 

Including Masonry 

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The Best for Less 

Worcester to Springfield 

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Or (413)575-5191 

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DiGeronimo 

PAINTING 

Residential Specialist 

Quality 

Affordability & Trust 

Without Compromise 

Interior rooms 

As low as $139 

Ceilings $69 

Woodwork $69 

Specializing In: 

• Color Changes 

• Foyers & Stairways 

• Wallpaper Removal 

Cell 508 577 7940 

James DiGeronimo 

Serving Central MA 

And Beyond 

Giles Brothers 

Construction & 

Home Remodeling 

New Homes, Additions 

Garages, Decks. Door & 

Window Replacement. 

Vinyl Siding, Roofing 

Kitchen & Bathroom 

Remodels. Hardwood 

& Ceramic Flooring 

Interior Finish Work 

Licensed & Insured 

Paul (508)949-2384 

Peter (860)923-9707 

GUTTERS 

* Cleanings * 

* Repairs * 

* Installations * 

508-867-2877 

508-754-9054 

A. Eagle Gutters 

JUNKYARD DOG 

Trash Removal 

Attics 

Cellars 

Garages 

Cleaned Out! 

Ten Yard Dumpster 

Weekend Rental 

$230 

508-353-0755 

PAINTING 

Interior/ 

Exterior 

Power Washing 

Carpentry 

• FREE ESTIMATES • 

• FULLY Insured • 

• Reasonable Rates • 

Rich O’Brien 

Painting 

28 Years Of Experience 

508-248-7314 

NO JOB 

TOO SMALL 

Home Improvement 

Services 

• Remodeling 

• Residential Painting 

• Power Washing 

• Suspended Ceilings 

• Laminated Flooring 

See Our Work Online 

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Fully Insured 

MA. Reg. 137576 

Rene Martel 

508-867-3770 

508-414-7792 

PAINTING 

CBC PAINTING 

Exterior/ Interior 

Quality 

Workmanship 

& Satisfied 

Customers for over 

20 Years 

Fully Insured 

Free Est. 

508-278-3316 

1-800-640-3316 

PEST CONTROL 

Accurate Pest 

Control 

Full Pest Control 

Services 

Over 27 yrs. 

experience 

Reasonable Rates 

Owner Operated 

508-757-8078 

Ask for David Hight 

Auburn, MA 

Saunders & 

Sons Roofing 

Talk to the owner 

directly. I’m on the job from 

start to finish. 

Call Bill Toll Free 

1-866-961-ROOF 

508-765-0100 

MA Reg # 153955 

Member Of The BBB 

Fully Insured Free Estimates 

We Recycle All Shingles 

And Roof Debris 

*Now Accepting All* 

*Major Credit Cards* 

Semi-Retired 

All Kinds Of Repairs On: 

Gutters Cleaned 

Chimneys & Foundations 

Repainted, Rebuilt, Or 

Stuccoed. Rain & Critter 

Caps installed, great prices! 

Siding Trim Installed 

Around Windows & Doors 

And On Overhanging Jets 

Security Bars Installed 

On Windows & 

Various Openings 

Have Tools, Will Travel 

Roland Dubrule 

508-832-4446 

VICTORY LAWN CARE 

“You’ll Always Win With Us” 

Serving Worcester County 

Residential/Commercial 

Mowing & Fertilizing 

Mulching 

Tree Trimming 

Spring & Fall Cleanup 

Soil Analysis 

Brush Clearing 

Backhoe Service 

Mulch/Loam/Stone Delivery 

References Available 


508-581-0517 

508-731-0672

8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 4, 2011

NOVEMBER 02, 2011 

☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 1 

Town-to-Town 

CLASSIFIEDS 

HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 

TO PLACE YOUR AD 

CALL 

TOLL FREE 

010 FOR SALE 

(2) 350 Chevy 

Marine 400HP 

Race Motors 

With Aluminum Intake 

Manifolds And Holly 

Carburetors. Good For Either 

Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine 

$1500 For The Pair 

Call 508-259-8805 

(6) HEPA Filters 

1/3HP, 120V 

2x4 Area Output 

Floor Or Wall-Mount 

Great For Woodworking 

Area. 

Cost New $1000 

Sell For $125 Each OBO 

Call 5pm-8:30pm 

508-867-6546 

Paying Top 

Dollar 

For Silver Coins, 

Silver Dollars, 

Gold Coins, 

Paper Money. 

Banks Recommend Us! 

We Travel To You! 

FREE Honest Appraisals 

We Operate By The 

Golden Rule! 

L&L Coin 

Call Tom 

508-450-1282 

1950’s Blond 

Bedroom Set 

Bureau, Mirror, Chest, 

Full & Twin 

Headboards. 

$75.00 or best offer! 

Call 508-735-9493 

1985 Palamino 

Pop-Up Camper 

For Sale 

Sleeps 6, Very Clean 

Condition, Like New 

$1,100 

Call: 774-230-9017 

2 New Bucket Seats 

for Mini Van 

$100 OBO 

Call: 508-885-3136 

Or: 860-888-5207 

2 Pianos 

Both In Excellent Condition 

Price Includes Tuning & 

Move To 1st Floor Location 

In Worcester County. 

Please Call 

508-885-3705 

2003 

Damon 

Challenger 

Motor Home 

Gas Engine 

Allison Transmission 

Work Horse Chassis 

24 K Miles 

1-Slide Out 

Queen Size Bedroom 

Asking $45,000 

price is negotialbe 

860-928-2820 

or 860-923-3071 

2004 Polaris 

Preditor 90 

Always Garaged 

$1100 

860-608-3402 

2200 

Sports Cards 

Mostly Stars & Rookies 

Baseball, Football, Hockey, 

Basketball, And More! 

$50 

508-864-9223 

Baldwin 

Spinnet Piano 

Light Brown Color 

$500 

508-885-4320 

4 Boxes Of 

USBORNE-BOOKS 

Learning Wrap-Ups 

& Kids Kits, 40% Off 

Floor Racks $20 Each 

Table Racks $10 Each 

Misc Business Supplies $35 

Call 508-867-9650 

454 350HP 

Marine Engine 

Complete & Running. 

Includes Alternator, Power 

Steering Pump, Raw Water 

Pump, Etc. 

$3500 

Call 508-259-8805 

9 Piece Formal 

Traditional Dining 

Room Set For Sale 

From the Glenwood 

Collection, in great condition. 

$800 firm 

Call: 508-407-7244 

AC & DC 

WELDER 

180-140 

$250.00 

Electric 

Wood Splitter 

6-ton Mod 

$300.00 

Irish Parlor Heater 

14”, Wood, Air Tight, 

Blue Met. 

$300.00 

Call Joe at 

1-508-278-3211 

ADULT GO-GO 

ULTRA X 

3-WHEEL SCOOTER 

260 lb. weight 

Cover included 

Comes in 3 pieces 

Used only once 

$700.00 firm 

Call 508-234-5658 

AFFORDABLE 

USED FURNITURE 

We have good used furniture 

at low prices and new 

mattress sets of all sizes. 

Twins-$89 

Full-$119 

Queen-$159 

Pickup or Delivery!!! 

Call Phil: 508-752-0100 

100 Grand Street 

Worcester, MA 01610 

Angle Iron Cutter 

For Shelving 

4W296, HK Potter 2790 

Normally Sells For $700 

$90 OBO 


508-867-6546 

Antique Crawford 

Parlor Stove 

Square Model, 

Dated 1919. 

When Refurbished, 

Sells For $3800 

Asking $1400 

(Un-Refurbished) 

508-873-7348 

508-476-7250 

Antique Open Jelly 

Cupboard 

Household Items 

Furniture 

Kitchen Items 

Collectibles 

Everything Must Go! 

508-367-0756 

For Appointment 

ARCTICWEAR 

Snowmobile Thinsulate 

Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. 

Women’s Medium. 

“Like New” 

$175 OBO 

BOSSCAT Helmet 

With Fog-Reducing 3-Way 

Vapor Control System. 

Unisex Small. 

$150 OBO 

508-783-3825 

Bassett King 

Waterbed Set 

Featuring Solid Oak 

Construction With Dovetail 

Design, Four Drawer 

Pedestal Stand, Bookcase 

Headboard, Monterey 1000 

Firm Mattress With Heater, 

Side Rails, Dresser 

And Nightstand. 

Regular Mattress Can Be 

Substituted If Desired. 

(But Not Included) 

$450 

860-779-3304 

1-800-536-5836 

Beautiful Large 

Vintage 50’s 

Bedroom Set 

$500 

Electric Recliner 

$150 

Marble-Top End Tables 

& Coffee Table 

$150 For The Set 

All In Excellent Condition. 

508-885-3717 

Biolet Composting 

Toilet 

Great For Cabins! 

$600 

Whole-House Ventilator 

$25 

(3) Antique Wood Windows 

$75 Each 

Small Shutters 

$4 Each 

413-245-7388 

Blue Cushion 

Rocking Chair 

$20 

Stephen King’s 

Books 

$1 each 

508-764-2274 

Brand New 

14” Chrome 

Knock-Off Rims 

With New Radial Tires! 

$125 EACH 

(Set Of 4 Available) 

508-885-1071 

Cameras 

Several 35MM Cameras 

Cannons & Pentex. 

Also: 

8MM Movie Cameras 

Tripods 

Lots Of Extras! 

$300 For The Lot 

Call After 4pm 

508-987-5515 

Childcraft 

Sleigh Crib 

$200 

Antique Oak China 

Closet (1940’s) 

Asking $300 

Cradle Bed 

For Infant 

$300 

508-234-2631 

COAL STOVE 

FOR SALE 

Alaska Channing III Stoker 

with legs, green along with 

6’’ piping. Has all original 

paperwork. 

$2,000 firm 

New Stove alone is $2,650!! 

call : 508-347-2050 

Coleman Electric 

Generator 

5000W, 10HP 

$425 

Stihl Chainsaw 

MS290, 20” 

X-Chain. 

$325 

Craftsman Air 

Compressor 

5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. 

$150 

Reddy Air Heater 

Kerosene, 65k BTU 

$40 

Traveling Sprinkler 

$20 

Spray Doc 

3 Gallon 

$10 

586-419-1040 

Commercial 

Equipment 

Slush Puppy Machine, 

Upright Freezer (2 Door), 

2-Door Soda Cooler, 

Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, 

Donut Machine, Counters. 

Each piece for $150.00 

All Must Go ASAP! 

508-278-7522 

Compliment 

Your Living Room 

Ethan Allen 

Love Seat 

With Wood/Fabric 

Ottoman. 30 Years Young! 

Excellent Condition. 

$400 FIRM 

Webster 

860-657-6128 

Computer/TV 

Armoire 

$75 

Circa-1955 

Stereo Console 

$50 

MAKE AN OFFER! 

508-347-3193 

Coolant System 

1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase 

6-Gallon Flood-Type 

$300 New 

$150 OBO 

120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type 

Coolant System 

$300 New 

$150 OBO 


508-867-6546 

Craftsman Model 

113 Dual Sander 

For Sale 

24x6’’ Belt 

9’’ Side Sander 

On Stand With Legs 

and Wheels. 

$125 

call: 860-974-1841 

Diamond Ring 

Gents 14K Yellow & White 

Gold. Center Diamond 

90/100 Surrounded By 

6 03/100 Diamonds. 

All Fine Brilliance 

26 Year Old Appraisal Was 

$5560 

Will Sell For Same Now! 

774-232-0407 

Dining Room 

Thomasville 

Walnut 

French Provincial 

38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” 

Leafs, 

2 Armed, 4 straight Cain 

backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, 

Custom Table Pads. 

$1800 

Call Between 

4:00pm & 6:30pm 

508-867-4773 

Direct Vent 

Wall Furnace 

35,000 BTU 

Model- Empire. Excellent 

condition. 

$500 OBO 

Call: 508-943-3449 

Doors 

Soild Wood Interior 

(1) 78”x18” 

$15 

(1) 78”x30” 

Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad 

Wood Core 32” x81” With 

65” x 17” Glass Panel 

$30 

Windows 

(4) Double-Pane Sunroom 

Tinted, 47” x 31” 

508-949-7608 

Double Window 

New, Vetter High Pro 4 

With Screens. 

Measures 76”Long 

61”High 

$650 OBO 

Call 508-259-8805 

Electric 

Dentist’s Chair 

Full Lift & Tilt. Would 

Make A Great Tattoo Chair. 

$250 OBO 

508-987-6395 

Electric Rascal 

Wheelchair 

Large, Never Been Used. 

$1500 

Old Tavern Table 

Over 100 Years Old! 

$400 

Slant-Top Desk 

Over 100 Years Old 

In Perfect Condition 

$300 

508-764-8801 

ELECTRIC TYPE 

WRITER 

Never Used 

Paid $200 

Asking $150 

508-987-5137 

Heavy Colonial 

Table 

Trestle Base 

Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” 

Captain’s Chair 

Mate’s Chair 

4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs 

(2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) 

ALL $250 

508-683-6386 

Electrical Material 

Industrial, Commercial, 

Residential 

Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, 

Coils, Overloads, Fuses, 

Breakers, Meters, 

Punches, Pipe-Benders. 

New Recessed Troffer 

Flourescent 3-Tube 

T-8 277V Fixtures 

Enclosed 

$56 Each 


508-867-6546 

ENTERTAINMENT 

CENTER 

4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) 

Includes Glass Curio 

With Lighting, 

Component & TV Space, 

Open And Enclosed Storage, 

Very Good Condition, 

$1200 OBO 

508-461-9285 

Exercise 

Equipment 

Gunthy Rinker 

Fitness Flyer 

Health Rider 

Weslo Cadence Electric 

Motorized Treadmill 

Bmi Universal Weight 

Center Cable/Pulley 

Guided, 

All in good condition 

Lot price 

$350.00 

Takes It All! 

508-867-0196 

FOR SALE 

• Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V 

$50 

• Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V 

$35 

• Twin Window Fan 

Thermostat/Reversible Motor 

$20 

Call: 508-347-7013 

FOR SALE 

16’ Canoe- one end square 2 

horsepower gas motor $450 

Call: 508-373-2792 

FOR SALE 

Spotting Scope 20 Power 

With Car Window 

Attachment- $60 

Call: 508-867-9386 

FOR SALE 

(3) Bar Stools- $50 

Breadman Plus 

Breadmaker(2lbs)- $50 

17 Piece Rocket 

Blender- $15 

Hamilton Blender- $15 

13” Sylvania 

TV/VCR- $25 

Kitchenaid Coffeepot- 

$50 

Kitchenaid Mixer- $99 

Call: 508-885-4212 

For Sale 

34’’x28’’ Vinyl Replacement 

Window- $40 

Glass Sliding Tub Door-$10 

Call: 508-867-6775 

FOR SALE 

Antique Dining Room Set- 

Chippendale Mahogany table 

with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch 

and credenza. 

Excellent condition!! 

Asking $800 

Call: 508-943-8712 

FOR SALE 

Cemetery or Pet 

Monuments: Beautiful 

stained glass & concrete 

cemetery stones. 

Hexagon 16”x18” 

(2) w/ cross and flowers left 

(1) w/ flowers sit flush with 

landscape. 

$125.00 ea 

Dirt Bikes for sale: 

(1) 2004 Honda CRF70 

(1) 2005 Honda CRF50 

Like new, garaged w/less 

than 5hrs riding time on each 

$750ea 

Call: 860-299-5925 

FOR SALE 

Graco Tradeworks 150 

Spray Painter- 2 years 

old, used only twice!! 

Priced over $700 

Asking $500 

Call after 5 pm: 

774-452-2667 

For Sale 

Living room furniture, 

Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment 

Center, Glass Tables, 

Bedroom Set, Paintings and 

Nordic Trac Exercise 

Equipment. 

508-839-3142 

508-839-2181 

FOR SALE 

Player Piano- Needs work 

some ros. 

Antique bookcase- needs 

work 

O’Brian Sailboard- New 

used once 

Wedding Dress- traditional 

Call: 508-885-3192 

Ford Grill 

Fits 82-86 F-150 

$20 

Pine Coffee Table 

$40 

CD/DVD Cabinet 

Holds 100 Or More 

$25 

413-262-9990 

Furniture 

•5 piece bedroom set- $75 

•3 piece bedroom set- $65 

•Table with 6 chairs 

and hutch- $60 

•Couch- $35 

•Desk with chair- $40 

•Microwave- $20 

Call: 727-512-5697 

HOT WATER 

HEATERS 

Natural Gas 

Brand New! 

40, 50, & 80 Gallons 

Large Selection! 

$150 And Up. 

Call Keith 

508-524-9328 

HOVEROUND 

New, Used 2 Times 

Only, Serious Buyers 

Only $1300 

Crib 

New, Used Only Once, 

All Parts & 

Mattress 

$100 

Call 

413-245-9651 

Invacare Pronto 

M51 Power 

Indoor/Outdoor 

Power 

Wheelchair 

Sure Step Technology 

That Automatically 

Adjust To Keep All Six 

Wheels On The Ground 

At All Times. High-Back 

Van Seat, Deep Blue 

Pearl Base. The 

Cadillac Of Power 

Wheelchairs. 

MSRP $3500 

Selling For $2000 

FIRM 

508-410-1784 

Webster, MA 

Jukebox 

For Sale 

1951 Rowe AMI 

Model “D” 40 


Converted To Play 45’s. 

Holds 20 Records. 

Spare Tubes & Service 

Manual. Great Sound, 

Real Solid Wood. 

$2000 

774-200-0501 

Junior Wooden 

Loft Bed 

With Desk And Dresser. 

Paid $700 

Will Take $250 OBO 

Mattress Not Included. 

860-608-3402 

Kitchen Craft 

Cookware 

Basic Set 

Sells For $1495 

At Home Show 

$800 

Cargo Trailer Axle 

With Tires 

$300 

508-476-7382 

SINGER SEWING 

MACHINE 

Model 401 Slant-O-Matic 

In cabinet with attachments 

$150 

Call 413-544-1168 

VISIT US ONLINE 

www.towntotownclassifieds.com 

Kitchen Queen 

480 Wood 

Cooking Stove 

With Stainless 

Water Tank Option 

$650 

Elmira Stoveworks 

Sweetheart Wood 

Cook Stove 

Antique Show Piece 

$2600 OBO 

Call Ron 

860-779-7007 

401-864-6082 

Laine Couch 

& Chair 

Floral Print On Beige 

Background. 

Very Good Condition. 

$300 

60” E.R. Buck 

Rock Maple Dining 

Room Hutch 


Paid $1200. 

Sell For $700 

Call 508-476-2056 

Landscape 

Equipment 

Trailer 

$995 OBO 


508-867-6546 

Large Doghouse 

$50 

Coffee Table 

$35 

End Table 

$40 

Antique Mirror 

$40 

Old Trunks 

$30 Each 

Student’s Desk & Chair 

$45 

774-452-3514 

LARGE FRANKLIN 

STOVE 

Reconditioned, new paint, 

gaskets and fire brick. 

Will help load. 

$250.00 

Call Lou at 508-341-6941 

Large Jointer 

$175 

Heavy-Duty Motor Lift 

$225 

Antique Cast-Iron 

Coal Stove 

$200 

1929 Chevy Engine 

$275 

Generac Generator 

$250 

Radial Arm Saw 

$125 

Band Saw 

$150 

Call 508-752-8569 

After 6PM 

MOTORS 

1/2HP 230/460V 

1725RPM, 56 Frame. 

$45 OBO 

5HP, 230/460V 

1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 

$125 OBO 

5HP, 230/460V 

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 

$125 OBO 

1/2HP 208/230/460V 

Large Overhead Door-Opener 

$120 OBO 

4 Motor Speed Controls 

Hitachi J100, 400/460V 

Best Offer 


508-867-6546 

MOVING 

Kimball Console 

Piano/Bench 

$500 

Woman’s Alpina Cross 

Country Skies and Boots 

Size 9 

$75 

508-885-2971 

MOVING SALE 

•Baby Car Seat- $25 

•2 Endtables- $50 both 

•2 Carpets: 

9x12’- $50 

7x5’- $35 

508-450-1054 

Various Camping 

Items For Sale 

Make Me an Offer!! 

Call 774-318-0275 

NASCAR 

Die-Cast Models 

They’re Back! 

$5 And Up! 

BRAND NEW 

SHIPMENT! 

Blessings Farm 

50 H Foote Road 

Charlton 

508-248-1411 

NordicTrac 

$50 

4-Foot Steel Shelves 

Very Heavy Duty 

$50 

413-245-7388 

Old Wooden 

Office Chair 

w/Padded Seat 

$20 

Older Dark 

Wood Rocker 

w/Pink Stenciled Flowers 

$ 50 

Other Assorted 

Household Items. 

860-779-0272 

Old-Fashioned 

Cherry Wood 

Sewing Machine 

Table 

With Drawers 

$200 OBO 

Set Of 2 Bureaus 

1 With Mirror, One Without. 

$250 OBO 

Beige Couch 

w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. 

$600 OBO 

508-943-1428 

774-242-7515 

Panasonic Air 

Conditioner 

Wireless Remote 

10000/BTU 

$125 

Quaser-6000/BTU 

Air Conditioner 

$60 

Hutch 

Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H 

16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 

Shelves Above 

$150 

Call 508-867-4546 

After 6:30pm 

Pellet Stove 

Enviro EF2 

Free-Standing 

Two Years Old, 

Used One Season. 

Originally $2400 

Asking $1500 

774-200-0558 

PINE BUREAU SET 

Night stand with mirror 

Good condition 

Asking $200 

Cherry Hutch 

Henedon Brand 

From North Carolina 

$2000 Brand New 

Asking $600 

774-452-1668 

POOL TABLES 

7 Foot 

8 Foot 

9 Foot 

$900 Each 

Delivery Available 

413-245-7480 

Propane 

Gas Heater 

50,000 BTU 

Make an offer 

508-892-8588 

Refinished Chairs 

Natural Or Painted Finish, 

Some Decorated. 

Very Reasonable! 

508-764-4493 

Sauder 

Computer Armoire 

Black, Good Condition. 

31”W x 52”H x 19”D 

With Slide-Out 

Keyboard Tray 

$100 

Eastford 

860-377-4961 

WOOD SPLITTER 

With 1 5/8 inch hitch, 

8-horsepower Honda motor, 

2 stage pump. Splits up to 

24 inches long, 4-way 

splitter attachment. 

Runs great!! 

$1,000 

Call Peter: 508-248-7840 

Find it! Buy it! Sell it! Want to know how to sell something in Town-to-Town Classifieds? Turn the page to use our classified coupon. ➥

2 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ November 02, 2011 

010 FOR SALE 

Ski Boots 

Girl’s Lange 

Ben-5, Size 6 

Boy’s Dalbello 

Menace-4, Size 9 

Asking $75 Each 

Girl’s 

Snowboard Boots 

Roxy, Size 7 

Asking $40 

508-885-4342 

774-272-2085 

Small Machine 

Shop Equipment 

Available 

Welders, Bridgeports, 

Lathes, Saws and more. 

Most can be seen under 

power. 

Call: 508-892-4888 

ask for Jim Jr 

Snapper 

Roto-Tiller 

IR5003, Used Twice 

Paid $1295 

TracVac 

Model 385-IC/385LH 

Used Once. 

Paid $1300 

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro 

& Vac Pro 

Models 72085, 72285, 

72295 

Used Twice 

Paid $2772 

508-765-5763 

Sofa and Matching 

Chair, 

Art Deco Retro 

Pastel Upholstery 

Above-Average Condition 

Asking $125.00 

White-Wash Oak Coffee 

Tables, Floor and Table 

Lamps Also Available 

Separately. 

860-928-6308 

Solid Ash Nichols 

And Stone Co. 

Dining Table 

(41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, 

Six Chairs And Hutch! 

Perfect Condition! 

$1500 

508-943-1117 

Stepback Kitchen 

Cupboard 

Lots Of Storage With Work 

Surface. 

48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H 

$400 

China Cabinet 

Glass Doors, 

Underneath Storage. 

47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H 

$200 

Antique Singer Sewing 

Machine 

w/Oak Cabinet 

$100 

508-765-6067 

Offers Welcome 

Temple Stuart 

Maple Dining 

Room Table & 

Chairs. 

Stenciled double drop leaf 

table. Black legs with gold 

trim, corner hutch, glass 

top doors, lighted shelf, 

bottom doors black with 

hand painted design. 

$440 for the set 

508-885-3732 

Trees for 

Sale 

Evergreen Trees, Colorado 

Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 

Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 

Excellent Privacy 

Border/Ornamental 

All 10 trees for $85. 

Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 

5 for $99 

Call 508-278-5762 

Evenings 

Wheel Horse 

Lawn Tractor 

Model 257H, With 37” 

Mower Deck. Hydrostatic 

Transmission Not Working. 

Excellent 17HP Kawasaki 

Engine And Body. 

$325 OBO 

508-476-5007 

CLIP AND MAIL 

Town-to-Town 

CLASSIFIEDS 

TO PLACE YOUR AD 

CALL 

TOLL FREE 

010 FOR SALE 

The 

Book Bear 

Books! Books! Books! 

We have 100,000 lively 

old books at 

THE BOOK BEAR 

We have books for the 

scholar, collector and 

general reader. 

Located on Route 9 in West 

Brookfield, halfway between 

Amherst & Worcester. 

Open 7 days a week, 

10am-6pm 

We Also Buy 

BOOK COLLECTIONS, 

LIBRARIES & 

ESTATES! 

CALL FOR INFO. 

508-867-8705 

or call Toll Free 

877-809-2665 

TOOL SHEDS 

Made of Texture 1-11 

8x8 $625 

8x10 $800 

8x12 $875 

8x16 $1175 

Delivered And 

Built On-Site 

Other Sizes Available 

Call 413-324-1117 

Toro Snowblower 

Like new, model 

CCR2450 

$350 

(2) Air 

Conditioners- 

Portable Sylvania, New! 

$150/each 

Call: 774-253-5909 

WALNUT CHINA CABINET 

Like New Glass doors, 

mirrored back, lighted interior 

lower storage, 61’’ long 

17’’ deep 81’’ high. 

$350 

Call: 508-949-1251 

Wood-Burning 

Fireplace 

Insert Stove 

Only Used One Month 

Paid $1100 

Asking $900 OBO 

508-667-9916 

100 GENERAL 

107 MISC. FREE 

FREE WOOD 

PALLETS 

You pick up. Monday thru 

Friday 8am-noon. 

Stonebridge Press 

25 Optical Drive 

(located behind Southbridge 

Hotel & Conference Center) 

110 NOVENAS 

THANKSGIVING 

NOVENA toST. JUDE 

O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and 

Martyr, great in virtue and 

rich in miracles, near kinsman 

of Jesus Christ, faithful 

intercessor of all who invoke 

your special patronage in 

time of need, to you I have 

recourse from the depth of 

my heart and humbly beg to 

whom God has given such 

great power to come to my 

assistance. Help me in my 

present and urgent petition. 

In return, I promise to make 

your name known, and cause 

you to be invoked. 

Say three Our Fathers, three 

Hail Mary’s and Glorias. 

Publication must be promised. 

St. Jude pray for us 

and all who invoke your aid. 

Amen. This Novena has never 

been known to fail. This 

Novena must be said for 9 

consecutive days. 

NFL 

HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 

1-800-536-5836 

Best Buy Ad 

Apartments – Help Wanted 

Real Estate – Pets/Livestock 

Firewood - Daycare 

Advertise Your Business! 

30 Words Or Less 

All 7 MA Papers 

(Plus Our Website) 

1 week $53 ................❑ 

2 weeks $79 ............ ❑ 

4 weeks $111........... ❑ 

110 NOVENAS 

Thanksgiving Prayer To The 

Blessed Virgin 

(Never known to fail). Oh 

most beautiful flower of Mt. 

Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor 

of Heaven, Blessed 

Mother of the Son of God, 

Immaculate Virgin, assist me 

in this my necessity. Oh Star 

of the Sea, help me and 

show me herein, you are my 

mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother 

of God, Queen of Heaven 

and Earth, I humbly beseech 

you from the bottom of my 

heart, succor me in this necessity. 

There are none that 

can withstand your call. Oh, 

show me herein, you are my 

mother. 

Oh, Mary conceived without 

sin, pray for us who have 

recourse to thee. (3 times) 

Holy Mary I place this cause 

in your hands. (3 times) 

Sweet mother I pray for this 

cause in your hands. (3 

times) 

Holy Spirit, resolve all problems, 

light all roads so that I 

can attain my goal. You gave 

me the divine gift to forgive 

and forget all evil against me; 

in all instances of my life, 

you are with me. I want this 

short prayer to thank you for 

all things as you confirm 

once again that I never want 

to be separated from you 

even in spite of material 

things. I wish to be with you 

in eternal glory. Thank you 

for your mercy toward me 

and mine. 

The person must say this 

prayer three consecutive 

days. After three days the request 

will be granted. This 

prayer must be published after 

the prayer is granted. 

Thank you. SK 

130 YARD SALES 

DEADLINE FOR 

YARD SALE 

SUBMISSIONS 

IS 1:30PM MONDAY 

FOR ALL MASS. 

WEEKLY PAPERS 

*Deadlines Subject To 

Change Due To Holidays 

Call For More Info. 

135 LOST AND FOUND 

Found (3) Keys 

Found in road on Main St 

in Southbridge, MA. Right 

in front of the post office. 

Found on 10/24/11 

around 6:00pm 

possibly house keys? also 

found broken gold 

key ring. 

Call: 508-909-4111 

200 GEN. BUSINESS 

203 SNOWMOBILES 

Snowmobile 

2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER 

Electric Start, Reverse, 

Studs, Mirrors, 

2 Windshields, Cover. 

1700 Miles, Like New. 

Call 860-774-6976 

Or 860-617-4000 

204 WATER EQUIPMENT 

1994 Sea-Doo 

Bombardier SP94 

With 95 Trailer 

Excellent Condition, Runs 

Great. Seat Just Recovered, 

Low Hours On Jet Pump. 

Has Been Winterized. 60 HP 

Teal/Pink 

$1500 

508-965-7077 

Floating Pontoon 

Dock/Swimming 

Platform 

With ladder. 

10’x5’, in good condition, 

newly painted!! 

$500 OBO 

Call: 508-347-9081 

205 BOATS 

FREE BOAT ON 

WEBSTER LAKE 

1984, 4 Winns, pleasure 

boat, fiberglass, 17’0”. 

Runs. No trailer. 

You must move it yourself. 

If interested 

please call 774-353-6293 

VISIT US ONLINE 

www.towntotownclassifieds.com 

Bargain Box Ad 

Furniture – Autos 

Appliances – Boats 

Campers - Motor Homes 

Sell Your Items! 

30 Words Or Less 

All 11 MA/CT Papers 

(Plus Our Website) 

Until Sold!* $46............❑ 

(Up To 1 Year Maximum) 

205 BOATS 

14’ 2003 Polar 

Kraft Bass Boat 

& Trailer 

25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, 

Minkota trolling motor, 

New batteries, 

Excellent condition. 

$5,000. 

Call 508-347-3575 

16’ STAR CRAFT 

Boat 

81” Beam 

Jupiter Class 

Complete w/Two 20 HP 

Mercury Motors, 

One Motor Very Good, 

Other Needs Work, 

4 Down Riggers With 

Rods & Lures 

$2500 

508-832-3015 

1994 Fling Four 

Winns Jet Boat 

Used Only 4-5 Times Per 

Year & Serviced By 

Marina Yearly. 

Includes Summer 

& Winter Covers, 

Bimini Top, 

4 Life Vests, 

Skies & Boat Trailer. 

Loads Of Fun!!!! 

In Good Condition 

Asking $2300 

Call 

860-923-3532 

FOR SALE 

1984 Formula 24’ 

350 Merc Cruiser 

With trailer. GPS Finder. 

and more!! Well 

maintained, must sell 

moving!! 

Asking $8,500 OBO 

Call: 508-476-3824 

215 CAMPING 

Stateline 

Camp Resort 

Killingly CT 

Weekend Activities, Rec. 

Hall, Adult Club House, 

Fishing, Pool, Shady & 

Sunny Sites, Camp Store. 

$1500 

Please Call For Details, 

After 4PM 

508-476-7382 

260 COLLECTIBLES 

Authentic 

Revolutionary 

War Historic 

Autographs 

Genuine Original Signature 

Autographs Of 

American Hero Icons. 

George Washington $2200 

Benjamin Franklin $2200 

Thomas Jefferson $1000 

All Have Certificates Of 

Authenticity. 

Clear Signatures 

508-476-1068 

NFL Autographed 

Helmet Collection 

Five Ridell Team Helmets 

Signed By MVP Icon 

Quarterbacks 

Tom Brady, Joe Montana, 

Dan Marino, Joe Namath, 

And Peyton Manning. 

All Have COA’s 

$2000 OBO 

508-476-1068 

265 FUEL/WOOD 

A. Jeffers 

Tree Service 

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

Tree Removals 

Logging 

Land Clearing 

Firewood 

WOOD LOTS 

WANTED 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Call (774)239-0285 

Central Boiler E-Classic 

1400/2400 

OUTDOOR WOOD 

FURNACE 

Cleaner & Greener 

EPA Qualified 

25-Year Warranty 

Call Today 

508-882-0178 

CrystalRockFarm.com 

Firewood 

Green $135 

128 cubic feet. 

(774)696-7879 

Write your ad here: 

Name: 

Address: 

Town: 

Phone: 

265 FUEL/WOOD 

FIREWOOD 

Seasoned 

Cut, Split & Delivered 

WOOD LOTS WANTED 

Call Paul 

508-769-2351 

508-987-5349 

FREE 

Construction 

Kindling Wood 

All Different Types Of 

Widths, Lengths & 

Thicknesses Of Wood. 

2x4, 2x6, Plywood. 

Good For Wood Stove Or 

Outdoor Burners/Stoves. 

Delivery Available 

By The Truckload 

508-867-2564 

Pellet Stove 

Enviro Empress free 

standing. Glass front, matte 

black. Includes vent pipe. 3 

years old used 2 seasons. 

Like new! 

$1,400 OBO 

Call: 508-579-8711 

283 PETS 

Need Help Fixing 

Your Pet? 

We can help at an 

affordable price!!! 

All surgeries performed by 

liscenced vets at our 

wellness center. 

Transportation and additional 

discounts are also available. 

Please Call 508-637-1333 

or visit us online at 

www.secondchanceanimals.org 

Pomchi Puppies 

Born August 1st 

Will be less than 10lbs. 

2 males 1 female 

$250 each 

cash only please 

Call: 508-885-5123 

Powder-Puff 

Chinese Crested 

Puppy 

Male. Sweet, Loveable, 

Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic 

Breed. 

For More Information 

401-397-6499 

Pure Bred 

Puppies 

Over thirty breeds available. 

Health checked/guaranteed. 

State licensed. 

www.laughlinkennel.com 

Laughlin Kennel 

Call 508-987-7161 

284 LOST & FOUND 

PETS 

LOST BLACK CAT 

Golden eyes, 3 years old, 

answers to Inky 

Missing since 8/4/ at 8am. 

Last seen on Sawyer Path 

North Woodstock Road, 

Southbridge. 

Owner is heartbroken 

Call: 508-764-7050 

LOST CAT 

Orange & white male cat. 

Neutered. Answers to 

EDDIE. Medical condition 

alert- Has only 3 legs due 

to an enlarged heart. 

Owner is heartbroken 

CONTACT HEATHER: 

603-781-2419 

with any leading 

information 

LOST CAT!!! 

7/22/2011 

Small solid grey, spayed 

female. Answers to 

“Steve”.Lost on the 

Spencer, Leicester, 

Paxton town lines. 

OWNERS SON IS 

HEARTBROKEN!!! 

call: 508-410-4107 

REWARD!! 

285 PET CARE 

5 Large Bird Cages 

With Stands 

$75 Each. 

Fish Tanks 

One 25 

Gallon With Stand 

And Filters. 

One 20 Gallon Also 

Available. 

774-230-3539 

FAN-C-PET 

Mobile 

Grooming Salon 

Vicki Kelley 

Professional 

Groomer 

20 Years Exp. 

“We Go Right to 

Your Door” 

508-987-2419 

Going... Going... 

Gone to the Dogs 

Training and behavior 

management in your 

home. 

Positive methods 

used. 

Certified Pet Dog 

trainer and member 

APDT 

Call Renelle at 

508-892-1850 

email: 

cherrydals@aol.com 

J & L 

Pet Sitting 

Service 

Professional at Home 

Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 

Member of National 

Association of Professional 

Pet Sitters 

Established 1996 

Certified • Bonded • Insured 

508-347-3826 

* Bargain Box rate does not apply to Pets, 

Businesses, Real Estate Or Rentals Of Any Kind 

For More Information, Or For Other Rates, Call Our Friendly Staff At 1-800-536-5836 

Zip: 

You Can Include A Check For Your Ad, Or We Will Be Happy To Bill You Later! 

Mail to: Town-to-Town Classifieds 

P.O. Box 90 

Southbridge, MA • 01550 

Fax to: 508-909-4053 

285 PET CARE 

Same Owners 

Tom & Camila 

New Stuff! 

Reconnective Healing 

Animal Massage 

Animal Communication 

As Always! 

Reiki/Feng Shui 

Natural Foods 

Flower Essences 

Alpha Wave Music 

Boarding 

Indoor/Outdoor Runs 

Skylights 

Heated/Air Conditioned 

Day Care 

Supervised Groups 

Daily/Weekly Rates 

Large Play Yards 

Training 

Basic - Advanced 

Group Or Private 

New - Open Enrollment 

Grooming 

Baths To Full Grooms 

Certifications! 

PCSA Levels I & II 

CPR Certified 

Reiki Master 

Lighterian Reiki VII 

Reconnective Healing II 

ICNDF Certified Trainer 

Experienced, Caring Staff 

Individualized Care 

Attention To Detail 

508-987-0077 

205 Federal Hill Road 

Oxford, MA 

starwoodpetresort.com 

286 LIVESTOCK 

Horse Boarding 

Spencer: 

Lighted outside ring, trails 

$250/Month full board 

Call: 508-885-2306 

Quality 

Horse Hay 

3’x3’x8’ 

Square Bales Weigh 

Approximately 800lbs Each. 

Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa 

No Chemicals or 

Preservatives 

Second Cut Available 

Rock Valley Farm 

W. Brookfield 

508-867-2508 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

ROUTE 

169 

ANTIQUES 

884 Worcester St. 

Southbridge MA 

Looking To Purchase 

Antiques 

And Collectibles 

Single Items 

Or Entire Estates 

We Buy It All 

And Also Do 

On-Site Estate Sales 

And 

Estate Auctions 

CALL MIKE ANYTIME 

508-765-9512 

Email to: classifieds@stonebridgepress.com 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

CASH PAID 

For Coins 

And Jewelry 

Buying/Selling 

Gold & Silver 

One Piece Or 

Collection 

Lee’s Coins & 

Jewelry 

239 West Main Street 


(Route 9 - Panda 

Garden Plaza) 

508-637-1236 

508-341-6355 

Wanted To Buy 

By Collector 

Old comic books-1940’s 

and up, old baseball and 

sports cards, Beatles 

memorabilia-1960’s and 

up, old toys, old 

advertisement signs; 

soda, food etc. 

Call: 860-779-2469 

WANTED 

VERY USED 

Kitchen Cabinets 

The older the better. We 

are a kitchen refacing company 

and we use these 

cabinets at home shows 

for 

“BEFORE & AFTER” 

Call between 9 & 5 M-F 

or leave message 

KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW 

ENGLAND 

508-987-3384 

or 860-749-6998 

www.mykitchenoptions.com 

WAR 

RELICS 

& 

WAR 

SOUVENIRS 

WANTED 

WWII & EARLIER 

CA$H WAITING! 

Helmets, Swords, 

Daggers, Bayonets, 

Medals, Badges, Flags, 

Uniforms, etc. 

Over 30 Years Experience. 

Call David 

1-508-688-0847 

I’ll Come To YOU! 

$ 

ROSS RECYCLING 

We Pay More!! 

All Scrap Metals, 

Cars, Trucks 

Batteries, 

Copper Wire, 

Appliances... 

64 Tucker Hill Rd. 

Putnam, CT 06260 

860-928-7165 

300 HELP WANTED 

310 GENERAL HELP 

WANTED 

DRIVER FOR 

CLASS A 

CHEM. 

TANKERS 

WANTED 

• Gross 70/80K 

percentage based 

• Experience a must 

• Non Smoker 

508-764-2635 

DAYS




WANTED 

Driver 

Valet Parking Attendant 

To Work At Several 

Locations In 

Worcester, MA 

IMMEDIATE OPENING! 

F/T-P/T available. Potential 

to earn $11 and more to 

start. Great benefits health, 

dental, 401k plan, plenty of 

room for growth! Applicant 

must be over 18, must be 

able to drive standard 

transmission vehicles, have 

valid license, and prior 

customer service experience 

a plus!!! 

Please contact us at 

877-455-5552 or at: 

www.valetparkof 

america.com/employment 

Driver Wanted 

To bring a gentleman to do 

daily errands such as banking, 

grocery shopping etc. 

Preferred Female 

$100/Month Plus Gas 

Call: 508-434-0606 

Experience Auto 

Body Painter 

Wanted for busy body 

shop. 

Please call: 

508-885-2233 

Monday-Friday 

between 8-4 to schedule 

an appointment 

Female Travel 

Companion 

Wanted 

Able to go for entertaining 

evenings, must be 

spontaneous, travel 

at times. 

Send letter of interest to: 

Help Wanted 

PO Box 302 

East Brookfield, MA 01515 

Foster 

Parents Wanted 

Seeking Quality Homes 

Throughout Central MA 

To Provide Foster Care 

To Children In Need. 

24/7 Support. Generous 

Reimbursement. 

$1000 Sign-On Bonus 

Call For Details 

Devereux Therapeutic 

Foster Care 

508-829-6769 

HELP WANTED 

Surrogate 

Mothers 

Needed 

Be part of a miracle 

The rewards are more 

than financial 

Seeking Women 

21-43 Non-Smokers 

With Healthy 

Pregnancy History 

For More 

Information Call 

888-363-9457 

reproductivepossibilities.com 

Town-to-Town 

Classifieds 

1-800-536-5836 

508-765-6940 


WANTED 

Job Announcement 

Programs 

Coordinator 

ASPIRA of MA, Inc., seeks a 

passionate advocate for 

under served youths to direct 

educational programs. Bachelor’s 

degree and two years 

programs coordination experience 

required. Salary low 

30’s @ 20 hour/week. 

Send resume and cover 

letter to: 

Luz Eneida Espino 

PO Box 161 

Southbridge, MA 01550 

Lawn Maintenance 

Laborers 

For Landscaping Business 

Hardworking, Responsible, 

Male Or Female. 

3 Years Min. Experience. 

Clean Driver’s License. 

Fax Resume 

774-241-0117 

Or Email Resume 

carrierlandscaping@ 

yahoo.com 

Now Hiring Part 

Time & Full 

Time Drivers 

Good driving record is 

a must!! 

Apply in person at: 

Domino’s Pizza 

55 Lake Street 

Webster, MA 

508-949-1330 

or at: 



508-765-0822 

Office Assistant/ 

Receptionist 

Office located in Charlton, 

Mass seeking an individual 

with great customer service, 

phone, computer and team 

working skills for a 40 hour 

position with summers off. 

Hours 9:00am-5:00pm 

Company provides products 

and services to High 

Schools. 

Fax resume to: 

866-878-9943 

or email: 

peterscaccia@yahoo.com 

to apply 

Positions Available 

Town of Sturbridge 

Plumbing/Gas Inspector 

Assistant Plumbing/ 

Gas Inspector 

The Dept. of Inspectional 

Services seeks a qualified 

Plumbing/Gas Inspector and 

Assistant Plumbing/Gas 

Inspectors. Candidates must 

have a thorough knowledge 

of state and local laws, 

regulations, plumbing and 

gas codes together with a 

working knowledge of 

materials, means and 

methods for installations. 

Familiarity with food services 

plumbing preferred. Candidates 

must have excellent 

verbal and written communication 

skills and are expected 

to communicate with the 

general public in a courteous 

and professional manner. 

Minimum five years valid 

Mass. Journeyman and/or 

Master Plumber/Gas License 

required per MGL c. 142, 

sec. 11. Valid driver’s license 

required. Compensation is 

$35 per inspection. 

Submit cover letter and 

resume to: 

Town Administrator 


Sturbridge, MA 01566 

or via email to: 

ssuhoski@town.sturbridge.ma.us 

no later than noon on 

Monday, November 7,2011. 

The Town is an 

EOE/AA employer 

Seasonal Drivers 

Needed 

Apply today! 

Opportunities in 

Willington, CT 

Call today to register 

(866)632-7759 

OR 

Visit in person 

Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm 

at the ground location: 

350 Ruby Road 

Willington, CT 06279 

(speak with Carl Davis) 

EOE 

Town of Leicester MA 

Truck Driver, 

Highway Dept. 

Qualified truck driver for F/T 

(40 hr), benefited position; 

operate highway equipment 

including dump trucks, 

sanders; lift up to 94 lbs 

manually, be on-call for 

emergencies, high school 

grad or equiv; possess Class 

B license with air brake 

endorsement, and DOT card. 

For further information call 

Highway Supt. 

508-892-7021 

Applications available at 

Selectmen’s Office, 

3 Washburn Sq., 

Leicester, MA 01524 

or www.leicesterma.org 

Deadline: 11/9/2011 or until 

filled. Return applications to 

Selectmen’s Office. 

TOL/EOE-M/F 


WANTED 

Town of Southbridge 

Town Council 

Recording Clerk 

The Southbridge Town 

Council has a position available 

for a Recording Clerk. 

Individual must be able to 

attend all Town Council 

meetings and record the 

minutes in an accurate, 

concise manner. Council 

meetings are held twice 

monthly and as necessary. 

Salary is $15/hour. 

Anyone interested in 

applying for this position 

should submit their 

application to the 

Town Managers Office 

41 Elm St 

Southbridge, MA 01550 

by 4:00pm by 

November 17,2011 

311 PART-TIME HELP 

WANTED 

Part Time 

Bookkeeper 

Brookfield, Ma 

$15-20/hour 

8-10 hours a week 

Quickbooks, tax and prevailing 

wage experience a plus. 

email resume to: 

bill@smokestackusa.com 

for questions call: 

508-867-9233 

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 

C.N.A. Wanted 

Kind, compassionate and 

honest person needed for 

private care. Dementia 

experience a must! 

Excellent working 

conditions, good pay. 

References required. 

Call: 508-248-9139 

Certified Home 

Health Aides 

(at least one year experience 

strongly preferred) 

******************* 

We are seeking experienced 

CHHA's with one 

year's home health aide 

experience for immediate 

employment! Daily shifts 

available. We prefer aides 

who are available to work 

one weekend per month. 

We have immediate early 

morning and late afternoon 

shifts open in the Worcester/Charlton 

area. However, 

we are seeking aides for all 

of our service areas in and 

throughout Massachusetts. 

You tell us what locations 

you can work in, and we 

will work with you to meet 

those needs. 

Must have... 

• Dependable 

transportation. 

• Need to be able to read, 

speak and write English. 

• Bi-lingual applicants are 

also encouraged to apply. 

******************* 

Interviews are taking 

place now! 

******************* 

If interested, please 

forward your resume to: 

resumes@homestaffma.com, 

fax your resume to: 

508-459-7885, 

or call Ellen Jane Foley at: 

508-755-4600 ext. 562 

for more information. 

Thank you for your interest 

in our organization! 

325 PROFESSIONAL 

Trailer Truck 

Drivers 

Wanted 

Class A CDL With 

Hazmat 

Based In 

North Brookfield. 

Please Call 

508-867-3235 

400 SERVICES 

402 GENERAL SERVICES 

All Cleanouts 

Cleanups 

Haul-Away 

Basements 

Attics 

Apartments 

Garages 

Yards 

Rental Property 

Estate Cleanouts 

Small Building 

Demolition 

Better Than 

A Dumpster 

We Do It! 

FREE Estimates! 

774-329-3386 

774-230-8586 

402 GENERAL SERVICES 

Call The 

Junk Man 

**SNOW** 

PLOWING!! 

WE NOW TAKE 

YOUR AUTOS 

FOR CASH! 

Removal of Metal, 

Appliances, 

Furniture, TV’s. 

Construction 

Materials. 

Cellars/Attics 

Cleaned. 

Small Building 

Demolition, Tires. 

Leaves Removed. 

Residential Moves. 

Trees Cut 

Brush/Limbs 

Removed 

Furnaces Removed 

Check-our-down-toearth 

prices first! 

Weekends also! 

Central Mass 

and Connecticut 

Dave 

508-347-7804 

413-262-5082 

FREE 

Metal Pickup 

A/C, Refrigerators, 

Washers, Small Trailers, 

Batteries. 

WE PAY YOU 

Top Dollar For Your 

AUTOS 

TRUCKS 

Or TRACTORS 

508-867-2564 

433 CLEANING 

* TLC Home * 

Cleaning 

Have You Heard The 

Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” 

We Use & Supply Organic 

Cleaners To Ensure Your 

Family’s Safety. 

Gift Certificates For 

Baby Showers, 

Anniversaries, And More! 

A Perfect Gift! 

CALL TAMMIE TODAY 

FOR A GREENER 

TOMORROW! 

508-347-3275 

774-230-7885 

Office/Homes 

Spring Or Fall Cleanings 

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or 

Monthly Cleanings 

Flexible Hours/Days 

Registered/Insured/ 

Bonded 

References Available 

Affordable 

Cleaning Service 

We Offer Quality Work At 

An Affordable Price! 

• Homes & Offices 

• Carpet Cleaning 

• Floors 

• And Much More! 

REGISTERED, 

INSURED & BONDED 

Give Maria A Call 

508-764-2500 

House/Office 

Cleaning Available 

Reasonable rates. 

No job too big or small. 

Days and evening 

hours available. 

Call Wendy for a 

FREE estimate at: 

(508)943-9880 

454 HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

A to Z Remodeling 

Roofing 

Siding 

Windows 

Decks 

Sheetrock 

Stucco 

Hardwood Floors 

Interior 

Exterior Re-Painting 

Refinish Basements 

To Family Rooms 

Kitchen Remodeling And 

Bath Room Tiling 

Guaranteed And 

Insured 

508-667-6147 

DiGeronimo 

Painting 

Quality, Affordability 

& Trust 

Without Compromise 

Interior Rooms 

As Low As 

$139 

Ceilings $69 

Woodwork $69 


Serving Central Mass. 

James DiGeronimo 

Cell 508-577-7940 

ARCADIA HOME CARE 

& STAFFING 

NOW HIRING! 

RN’s/LPN’s/HHa’s/CNA’s/ 

PCA’s/HMK’s 

Home Care cases in the Springfield 

and surrounding areas! 

Call:508-791-3535 

454 HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

PAINTING 

Interior/ 

Exterior 

Power Washing 

Carpentry 

• FREE ESTIMATES • 

• FULLY Insured • 

• Reasonable Rates • 

Rich O’Brien 

Painting 

28 Years Of Experience 

508-248-7314 

ROOFING 

New Roofs 

Will beat anyones price!! 


FREE estimates 

best prices around 

Masonry 

Walkways, Foundations, 

Patios, & Chimney repair. 

Call: 508-410-4551 

457 LAWN/GARDEN 

Black Diamond 

Lawn Care 

Professional Work 

At Prices Beating 

The Competition! 

Cleanups 

Mowing 

Plowing 

Mulching 

Hedge Trimming 

Patios 

Etc. 

Seth Goudreau 

774-402-4694 


Fully Insured 

Experienced & 

Ambitious! 

Fall Cleanups 

BRUSH AND TREE 

REMOVAL 

Gutters Cleaned 

Leaves Removed 

Liming and Fertilizing 

Call Meadow 

Mountain Lawn 

Dave: 508-867-2564 

500 REAL ESTATE 

501 REAL ESTATE 

WANTED 

************** 

EQUAL HOUSING 

OPPORTUNITY 

************** 

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 an 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 and 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 

ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 

free number for the hearing 

impaired is 1-800-927-9275 

505 APARTMENTS FOR 

RENT 

Brookfield 

Sunny, spacious, one 

bedroom apartment. First 

floor, recently renovated. 

Great area, large yard. 

$775/Month 

Utilities & 

Appliances Included 

First & Last 

508-867-6286 

774-232-7761 


RENT 

Brookside 

Terrace 

Heat/Hot Water 

Included! 

FREE RENT 

Thru October 1st!! 

Affordable 1, 2 and 3 

Bedroom Apartments 

For Rent. 

Spacious, Fully 

Applianced. 

Starting at $698 

• Pets Considered 

• A/C In Every Unit 

• Pool 

• Basketball Court 

• Playground 

• On-Site Laundry 

INCOME LIMITS APPLY 

Section 8 Welcome 

Office Open From: 

Monday-Friday 

9:00am to 5:00pm 

Saturday 10:00am 

to 3:00pm 

Evening Appointments Available 

Brookside Terrace 

11 Village Drive 

Southbridge,MA 01550 

(508)764-7675 

C&C 

Properties 

LOOK & COMPARE 

Southbridge/Charlton 

Line 

2 Bedroom 

Luxury Condo. 

Appliances, Gas Fireplace 

$795/Month 


Quality 1, 2 & 3 

Bedroom Apartments! 

Appliances, Off-Street 

Parking. 

Call (508)765-0501 

DOUGLAS 

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom 

Apartments Available 

Prices start at $845/month. 

Includes heat, hot water, 

A/C, pool, fitness center 

& children’s program. 

Off street parking. 

Call (508)476-3777 

Douglas 

Elegant Victorian 

On 1.5 acres, 

2nd floor, 5 rooms, 

hardwood floor, DW/GD 

laundry room, 

trash pick up, 

no smoking, no dogs 

$1050 plus utilities, 

3rd floor $800 

call 

508-476-1722 

DUDLEY DUPLEX 

3-bedroom, 1.5 baths 

Washer-dryer hookup. 

Off-street parking. 

No pets. No smoking. 

First, last, security deposit. 

$1,000.00/month 

508-943-7718 

HOLLAND 

2-bedroom, 

recently renovated, 

private entrance, carpeted 

stove, refrigerator 

and dishwasher included 

$650/month 

First, last and security 

Available December 1st 

413-245-7110 

Lakeside 

Apartments 

On Beautiful Cedar Lake 

• Studio apartment, 

furnished, utilities not 

included. 

$600/Month 

Available November 1st 

• 3 room, 1 bedroom 

spacious, apartment, 

kitchen appliances 

$695/Month 

1/4 Mile To 

I-84 And MA Pike 

No Pets 

References A Must 

Call (508)347-9623 

9am-6pm 

North Brookfield 

For Rent 

4 rooms, third floor, stove & 

fridge, washer & dryer. 

First/Last 

No Pets 

$500/month 

Write: P.O. Box 212 

North Brookfield, MA 01535 


Spacious 3-bedroom unit, 

1st floor. 

$800/month 

508-868-7184 


RENT 

Northbridge 

(Linwood) 

First floor, clean quiet 4 

room apartment. available 

December 1st. Off street 

parking, nice area! 

NO PETS & NO SMOKING 

Security Deposit 

$800/Month Includes: 

Heat/Hot Water, 

Stove/Refrigerator 

Call: 508-234-2025 

FREE RENT! 

Heat/Hot Water 

Included! 

FREE RENT 

Thru October 1st!! 

Affordable 1 2, and 3 

Bedroom Apartments 

For Rent. 

Spacious, Fully 

Applianced. 

Starting at $698 

• Pets Considered 

• A/C In Every Unit 

• Pool 

• Basketball Court 

• Playground 

• On-Site Laundry 

INCOME LIMITS APPLY 

Section 8 Welcome 

Office Open From: 

Monday-Friday 

9:00am to 5:00pm 

Saturday 10:am 

to 3:00pm 

Evening 

Appointments 

Available 

Brookside Terrace 

11 Village Drive 

Southbridge,MA 01550 

(508)764-7675 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

16 DEAN STREET 

Brand new 2-bedroom 

apartment for rent. 

Laundry hookup, parking. 

First and last. 

$800/month 

774-452-4233 


2 Bedroom Apartments 

Starting At $150/Week 

3 Bedroom 

$800/Month 

Webster 

1 Bedroom 

$500/Month 

2 Bedroom 

$600/Month 

Dudley 

1 Bedroom Apartments 

Starting At $650/Month 

With utilities included 

All are newly remodeled, 

carpeted, stove & 

refrigerator included. 

Section 8 Approved. 

No Pets Allowed 

Security Deposit & 

References Required 

Call 774-289-1714 


2 Bedroom Apartment. 

Renovated & De-Leaded. 

Wall-To-Wall Carpet, 

Tile Kitchen & Bath. 

Vinyl Replacement Windows 

Off-Street Parking. 

$650/Month 

Section 8 OK 

617-908-0744 


RENT 


6-Room, 3 Bedroom 

Apartment, Third Floor. In a 

Nice, Quiet Neighborhood. 

Washer/Dryer Hookups, 

Gas Heat, Yard & Porch. 

One Small Pet Considered 

First & Last. 

$775/Month 

Call: 781-444-1087 


Apartments For Rent 

Central Street 

4 room apartment, heat hot 

water, gas electric included. 

Stove, refrigerator, and 

one parking space 

included!!! 

$775/month 

5 room apartment, heat, hot 

water, gas electric included. 

Stove, refrigerator and one 

parking spce included!!! 

$825/month 

First and last required 

Call Nick: 508-380-8922 


Clean, spacious 6 room third 

floor apartment. W/D 

hookups, hardwood floors, 

garage. 

$700/Month 

Call: 508-765-5059 

If no answer please leave 

message 


Coombs Street 

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 

Available. 

Applianced, Washer/Dryer 

Hook-ups. No Pets. 

$725-$800 

First And Security. 

References And Credit 

Check Required. 

Call (508)596-8497 


Downtown 

Second Floor, Newly 

Remodeled, Two Bedroom. 

Stove & Refrigerator. 


No Pets. 

First, Last & Security. 

$650/Month 

508-829-5853 


For Rent 

5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2nd 

floor, off-street parking, low 

gas heating, low electricity, 

stove and refrigerator, 

private entrance, 

on quiet end of Morris street, 

Section 8 Ok 

$900/month 

Laundry 

call: 617-645-2811 


Large, Bright 6-Room, 

3 Bedroom Apartment, Third 

Floor. In A Nice, Quiet 

Neighborhood. 

Washer/Dryer Hookups, 

Gas Heat, Yard & Porch. 

One Small Pet Considered 

First & Last. 

$695/Month 

781-444-1087 

617-281-0831 


One&Two Bedroom, First 

Floor Apartment. Modern, 

Hardwood Floors, Fireplaced 

Living Room, Whirlpool Tub, 

Lots Of Cupboard Space. 

Front Security Door. 

Both Section 8 Accepted. 

Completely Applianced 

With Heat and Hot Water 

Included. 

774-230-0680 


Small 2 Bedroom Duplex 

Apartment. Stove, 

Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer 

Hookups, Yard, Good Area. 

Credit Check Required. 

No Pets. 

$650/Month Plus Utilities 

Call 508-765-2658



RENT 

Spencer 

1 bedroom ground floor. 

Large kitchen and bedroom, 

bright, clean and private. 

Nice yard, parking. Close to 

walking to trails. 

No Pets/Smoking 

Available December 1st 

$575/Month 

First/Last/Security 

Call: 508-529-4452 

Spencer 

1 bedroom rental. 

Nicely refurbished, large 

kitchen, large living room, 

master bedroom with 

walk-in closet, and a deck. 

$725/Month 

for more information visit: 

www.pamcrawford.com 

or call: 508-784-0503 

Spencer 

5 Room, Two Bedroom 

Apartment, Second Floor. 

Wall-To-Wall Carpeting. Gas 

Heat/Hot Water. 

Refrigerator & Stove 

Included. Washer/Dryer 

Hookups, 


No Pets. 

$725/Month 

First/Last & Security 

774-272-2634 

Spencer 

Attractive One orTwo- 

Bedroom Apartment, 

Appliances, 

W/D Hookup Available 

Modern, Bright, 

Quiet Country Setting. 

Directly Off Route 9. 

Visit Our Website 

www.spencercondos.com 

WEBSTER/DUDLEY AREA 

Apartments for rent 

Starting at $550 and up 

1-508-868-0676 


RENT 

Sturbridge 

Nice Two-Room 

Efficiency In Country 

Setting. Easy Commute. 

Includes Appliances & 

Laundry On Premises. 

$495/Month 

One Year Lease. 

Credit, References & 

Security Deposit Required. 

Please call 

(508)347-7709 

Sturbridge 

Second Floor, Four 

Room, Two Bedroom 

Apartment. Sun porch 

and deck, washer/dryer 

hookup, heat, hot water, 

electricity stove/fridge 

included!! 

$1,100/Month 

$550 Security Deposit 

Call For Further 

Details: 

774-329-3386 

Webster 

NORTH VILLAGE 

2 Bedroom Units 

Starting At $783!! 

Heat And Hot Water 

Is Included. 

Must Income 

Qualify. 

Section 8 Vouchers 

Accepted. 

Please Call 

(508)987-1595 

EHO 


RENT 

Webster 

2 Bedroom Apartment 

Second Floor 

Smaller, Newer, Modern, 

Low Utilities, Includes 

Appliances and 

Dishwasher, Off street 

Parking, Washer/Dryer 

Hookup, Nice Area, Ideal 

for Singles and Couples!! 

$675/month 

Income Verification A Must 

Call 508-769-2500 

Webster 

2 Bedroom Second Floor 

Apartment $730/Month 

Stove, Heat & Parking 

Included. Laundry Hookups. 

First/Last & Security 

No Pets 

Call: 508-450-6421 

WEBSTER 

Sunny 3 bedroom 

2nd floor, apartment. 

Hardwood floors, 

dishwasher, garage, 

yard and laundry 

hookups. 

$795/Month 

1st month FREE 

with signing of 1 

year lease!!! 

Will reimburse 

$100/Month for heat 

in December, 

January and 

February!! 

Call: 

508-731-6175 


RENT 

Webster 

Two Bedroom, 

Four Room Apartment 

Third Floor 

100% Remodeled 

Garage, Fenced Yard, 

Quiet Building. 

Washer/Dryer Included. 

$675/Month 

Plus First, Last & Security 

& Utilities 

Small Pets OK. 

Call 508-943-0169 

Rent to Own Option 

WEBSTER 

Why rent a 3 room? 

Have a 4 room basement 

apartment.... 

New carpets, fully painted, 

new kitchen cabinets, 

rubbish removal, deleaded, 

small dog or cat ok. 

$650/Month 

First & Security 

Call: 508-943-1457 

after 5 pm 

WHITINSVILLE 

Cozy 1-bedroom apartment 

1st floor 

Washer-dryer hook-up 

Private cellar 

Stove, refrigerator, yard 

$750/month 

1st and last 

774-573-0501 

WHITINSVILLE 

Duplex, 

3-bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 

fully applianced kitchen, 

laundry hookups, 

off-street parking, 

no pets, oil heat 

$1150/month 

plus security deposit. 

Email 

LLLC1965@YAHOO.COM 

or call 401-286-5622 

510 

COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 


PROFESSIONAL 

SPACE 

For Rent 

98 Hamilton Street 

(Left Hand Side) 

Formerly 

Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser 

First Floor, Good Visibility! 

Parking 

900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft. 

508-320-9075 

Webster 

For Rent 

2500 Sq. Ft. 

& 

7500 Sq. Ft. 

Free Standing Buildings. 

Loading Docks 

And Nice Offices 

ALSO: 

2500 Sq. Ft. 

With Loading Dock, 

Good For Small 

Machine Shop. 

9000 Sq. Ft. 

For Light 

Manufacturing Or 

Storage 

Available! 

ALSO: 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

2nd Floor space, 

Good Freight Elevator, 

Space Is Good For Any 

Small Shop. 

Owner Will Give You 

Price You Can’t Refuse! 

Call 

1-508-753-3670 

525 HOUSES FOR RENT 

Holland 

For Rent 

Nice cottage on lake. In 

very good condition. 

$2,100/Month 


Call: 860-306-5169 

NORTHBRIDGE 

Sunny townhouse. 

3 Bedroom 2.5 bath, Open 

floor plan with cathedral 

ceilings. Shining hardwoods, 

granite counters, stainless 

appliances. Freshly painted, 

carpets cleaned. First floor 

master suite. Golf discounts 

at adjoining country club. 

$1,795/mo 

Call Cray Cullen at: 

508-864-3246 

email: 

Cray@CrayCullen.com 

WEBSTER 

3-bedroom Ranch 

Stove, dishwasher, garage. 

Dead end 

Nice back yard 

$1300/month 

First and last 

508-943-2670 

546 CEMETERY LOTS 

Four Plots 

In Worcester Country 

Memorial Park, Paxton, MA 

In The 

“Rememberance Section” 

All Four For $4500 OBO 

(Currently Sells For 

$1800 Each) 

508-721-2572 

550 MOBILE HOMES 

Brimfield 

Small 1 bedroom mobile 

home for rent. Quiet area, 

great for single person, 

utilities not included. 

Available Immediately!! 

$500/month 


Call Darleen: 

774-329-1708 

N. Grosvenordale 

CT 

Mobile Home For Sale 

14x64 Doublewide 

2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 

Large Kitchen, Living Room. 

Laundry Room. 

Appliances Included. 

Plenty Of Cabinet Space. 

$65,000 

For Appointment 

860-923-0421 

Park Model 

Mobile Home 

For Sale By Owner 

Fully Furnished, New Porch 

Addition, Also Nice Shed & 

Great Place For A Garden. 

On Beautiful Lot Near 

Swimming Pool. 

Located At Highview 

Campground In 

West Brookfield. 

Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 

Price Includes Seasonal 

Payment 

(April-October 2011) 


508-867-8736 

Sturbridge 

Retirement 

1993 Doublewide, 

2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood 

Fireplace. New Wood 

Laminate Flooring. 

Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport. 

3 Sheds. Beautiful Large 

Landscaped Lot. 

Reasonable. 

508-867-5511 

550 MOBILE HOMES 

WARREN 

Bemis Road 

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 

Beautiful 1985 14’ x 66’ 

Two Bedroom, 

Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. 

Large Open Kitchen With 

Breakfast Bar To 

Living Room, 

Porch, Deck, 

Upgrades Throughout. 

$59,900 DASAP 

413-593-9961 

Get The 

Job 

Done 

Right... 

hire a 

professional! 

You’ll find 

the best 

in this 

Business 

Directory. 

To advertise 

here call 

1-800-536-5836 

700 AUTOMOTIVE 

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 

(4) 17 x 8 ASA 

Chrome Wheels 

For 2005 Acura RL 

Excellent Condition, 

Never Seen Snow Or Salt. 

Must See! 

Purchased New $1000 

Asking $500 

508-987-2839 

TOWING EQUIPMENT 

Blue OX Towing 

Base Plate 

With Tow Bar And 

Accessories. BX1665 For 

04-05 

Chevy Malibu 

$175 

Blue Ox Heavy Duty 

Towing Package. 

Deadbolt Hitch Lock With 

Keys, 8” Drop Receiver, 

Lexus Tow Bar With Cables 

And Wire. 

$800 

Call 508-320-2944 

720 CLASSICS 

1929 Model A 

Street Rod 

350 Ramjet Fuel Injection 

Engine. 

350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 

$22,500 

Four Toolboxes 

Of Mechanic & 

Machine-Builder Tools 

$2500 

508-867-6706 

1950 Chevrolet 

4-Door Sedan 

6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 

New Factory-Built Motor. 

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. 

Needs Interior & Minor Work 

To Be Road-Worthy. 

$5900 

978-760-3453 

1966 FORD COBRA 

ERA Replica 

Black, 427 side-oiler engine. 

4-speed transmission. 

4,700 miles. 

Black leather interior. 

$49,000 

Clear MA title 

(No tire kickers) 

508-867-7642 

1973 Triumph TR6 

Red, Many New Parts - 

Interior, Top, Exhaust, 

Electrical, Brake Lines, 

And More! 

$6500 OBO 

508-248-1592 

720 CLASSICS 

1986 Toyota 

Cargo Van 

Classic, automatic, rare in 

NE. My third one of these. 

Purchased from Arizona. 

Price includes parts from last 

one. 179,000 original miles, 

drives, inspected until May. 

RWD, not a winter vehicle, 

not a previa. Needs a good 

project home. 

$2,700 for vehicle 

includes extra parts 

508-476-3677 

Classic 

1984- 500 SEL 

Mercedes Benz 

4 door sedan, 134,000 miles, 

showroom condition. 

Asking $6,800 

Call for more information: 

508-867-2774 

725 AUTOMOBILES 

1979 Chevy 

El Camino 

Rebuilt engine, transmission 

and rear end. Many new 

parts included for 

restoration. Garaged for 

years, runs great, 6cyl, 3 

speed manual. 

$3,200 or best reasonable 

Call:508-885-2110 

1989 Ford F450 

Cab/Chassis 

43,000/Miles 

No-Rust 

$2,40051964300 

Call 

781-248-4385 

2000 Ford Windstar 

SE Van 

147k Miles, Dark Green, 

AWD. Good Condition. 

$2400 

508-254-3858 

2002 Jeep Grand 

Cherokee 

Overland Edition 

Fully Loaded, Running 

Boards, Sunroof, Towing 

Package, Leather, CD, 

4WD, 71k Miles. 

Very Good Condition. 

NADA $10,925 

Asking $9,000 

Jeff 508-867-6358 


2004 Honda Civic 

Standard transmission, 

CD player, moonroof, very 

good on gas!! 

$7,100 

call:508-865-3838 

2005 Ford 

Mustang 

Convertible 

Excellent Condition 

$11,500.00 

413-324-1117 

2005 Honda VTX 1300 

Retro 

Exellent Condition 

$7,500 OBO 

(2)1966 Ford Galaxy 

1 hardtop 

1 convertible 

$4,000 for both OBO 

Both Fords For Parts 

or Restoration 

Call for details 

860-923-9067 

2006 Chevrolet 

Silverado For Sale 

4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, 

Running Boards, Remote 

Starter. 

Call: 857-636-8913 

2006 Mazda 6S 

6 cylinder, 4door, all 

power, a/c, traction control, 

25 mpg, 73,000 miles. 

In Excellent Condition!! 

$10,000 OBO 

call: 508-769-8324 

2006 Volvo S60T 

Leather Heated Seats 

Power Everything. 

New Tires. 


78k Miles. 

$15,200 

774-200-5015 

2007 Hyundai 

Sonata 

4-door sedan, dark blue, 

automatic, 4 cylinder, cd, 

mp3, power seat, 97,660 

miles, good condition and 

runs excellent!! 

$7,499 

Call: 774-200-0694 

2007 Nissan 

Altima 3.5 SE 

4-Door, Dark Blue/Black 

Leather Interior. Power 

Options, Traction, Moonroof, 

Power Heated Seats, 

Bose, Auto. 143k Miles. 

$9,400 

508-266-0878 


2007 Toyota 

Camry XLE 

4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, 

Leather/Loaded, 

Premium Condition. 

$21,000 OBO 

Call After 6PM 

860-974-0069 

FOR SALE 

1997 Volvo Station 

Wagon 

White, 5 cylinder automatic 

transmission. 850 GL Turbo 

Needs Work 

$500 OBO 

Call: 508-867-9566 

732 SPORTS UTILITY 

2002 NISSAN 

XTERRA SE 

Supercharged, California 

Yellow. Only 90,000 Miles. 

4-Wheel Drive, 

Great Condition. 

New Exhaust System 

Battery, Brakes, Tires. 

$9,900 Firm 

860-923-0133 

Leave Message 

2004 Land Rover 

Freelander 

78K miles. Extremely well 

maintained, clean Carfax. 

Sport leather interior, faux 

wood grain console, AWD, 

tow hitch, cargo area with 

privacy canopy. 

$11,400 

Call 508-846-0986 

GREY NISSAN 

PATHFINDER SE 

192K automatic 

w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . 

Great condition inside, 

good condition outside. 

Sunroof/Cooper tires/new 

battery. Runs great. 

Asking $3,500. 

Call 774-200-7604 

740 MOTORCYCLES 

1984 

Gold Wing 

Motorcycle 

Custom Paint Job 

(Burgundy) 

43,000 Miles 

FOR SALE OR TRADE 

508-909-6559 

1986 Harley 

Wide Glide 

1340 CCEVO 

Custom paint, many 

upgrades and chrome. 

Comes with original parts 

and spare chrome parts. 

$6,000 OBO 

Call: 860-974-9811 

740 MOTORCYCLES 

1997 Yamaha 

Royal Star 

Black, 19,550 Miles 

Great Condition 

Saddlebags, Cover 

New Tires/Battery 

Ready To Ride! 

$4,000 OBO 

Call Jim 

508-523-5980 

2 Motorcycles 

For Sale 

2007 Roadstar Warrior- 

Metallic Gray, VERY LOW 

MILES, Samson Ground 

Pounders, Very Clean. 

$7,000 OBO 

2008 Yamaha FZ6- 

600CC, Royal Blue, VERY 

LOW MILES, Very Clean, 

Slider Guards. 

$5,200 OBO 

Call: 908-242-2016 

or email: 

ledford.l@gmail.com 

2004 Honda 750 

Shadow Aero 

Excellent condition, loaded, 

full windshield, driving lights, 

mustang seat, floorboards, 

crash bar, saddle bags. 

Always garaged, 

never been down... 

$4,000 

Call: 774-696-3030 

2005 Harley 

Davidson 

Fat Boy Anniversary 

Edition 

10,250 miles, a lot of 

chrome, drag bars, 

Super G carb 

asking $13,500 OBO 

Call: 508-340-7950 

2007 HARLEY 

DAVIDSON 

Soft Tail Deluxe. 

Black Cherry. Mint Condition. 

Many Extras. 6000 Miles 

$15,000 

Call 860-942-0464 

Or 978-355-2389 

2007 Harley 

Davidson 

XL 1200 N Roadster 

5096 Miles. Mint Condition. 

Many Added Customized 

Accessories. Including Vance 

Hines Exhaust. 

$7800 

Call 860-966-1660 

745 RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

Dirtbike - 2003 

Honda XR70R 

Runs Good; Great Beginner 

Bike; Recently Tuned-Up 

Asking $650 

508-867-9608 

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 

1988 33 Foot 

Southwind 

Motorhome 

69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New 

Tires, New Batteries, 

Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. 

Price Reduced For 

Quick Sale! 

$7500 FIRM 

Can Be Seen On Craigslist 

Call 860-923-0406 

1999 24 ft. 

“Trail Lite” 

Lt. Wt. Camper Trailer 

Awning, screenroom, A.C., 

full bathrm, heat w/thermst, 

3/4 bed and double bed, 

refrigerator, double sinks, 

microwave Very clean 

$3,900.00 

Call 508-865-6191 

2000 Sunnybrook 

34 Foot Travel 

Trailer 

Two Slideouts, 

Removable Or Remain On 

Park Lot With 200 Acre 

Lake In Wildwood, Fla. 

Maintenance 

$220 Per Month, 

One Hour From 

Orlando, Fla. 

1-860-974-0704 

2010 40’ Hideout 

Camping Trailer 

(ball type) 

Paid $24,000, 

2 Slideout Queen 

Master Bedroom, 

Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, 

Used 1 Season. 

$16,000, 

Sacrifice, My Loss 

Is Your Gain. 

Very Nice Unit! 

Call Rich 

860-576-0526 or 

860-382-5071 

Brimfield/ 

Sturbridge 

Must Sell 

Campground Lot! 

Was $19,000 

NOW $9500 

My Loss, Your Gain! 

508-989-8165 

Motor Home 

1998 Holiday 

Rambler 

Endeavor Diesel 

1 Slide, Low Mileage, 

Washer/Dryer, Very 

Good Condition. 

$37,000 

Call 860-774-6128 

760 VANS/TRUCKS 

1980 Blazer 

2-Door, Very Rusty Body. 

Needs Work. 

With 7-Foot Fisher Plow 

(In Good Condition) 

Runs And Plows. 

See It, Drive It, Make 

An Offer 

508-764-6543 

1983 Ford Pickup 

Truck 

6-Cylinder, Clean 

Underneath, 

No Undercarriage Rust. 

Good Mechanics. 

$1500 

978-760-3453 

1987 Chevy Pickup 

6in. lift, completely rebuilt, 

383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots 

of new parts. Awesome 

monster truck. Great for 

mud runnin!! 

Serious Inquiries Only 

$3,500 OBRO 

Call Neal: 508-612-5658 

or: 508-488-0566 

1992 GMC 

Diesel Truck 

UPS Truck-Style, 

Aluminum Grumman Body, 

Shelves. Rebuilt 

Transmission/Motor, 

New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 

Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 

11’ Area Behind Seats 


14,100GVWR 


508-867-6546 

1995 Dodge 1500 

Series 

Fully Powered 

New Tires 


$3500.00 

860-315-7309 

2001 Ford F-250 4x4 

Extra Cab Pickup 

With Matching Cap & Liner. 

33” Tires With Lift. 

131k Miles, Well Kept. 

$6795 

508-885-2884 

2002 Ford 

Ranger 

Extended cab, tow hitch, 

bedliner, excellent condition. 

97,534 miles 

$11,000 

Call: 413-245-7937 

after 5pm 

2002 GMC 

Sierra SLT 

1500, Z71 off road package. 

Extended cab, Onstar, 5.3 

liter V8, new Mastercraft 

tires. 224,000 miles 

$6,000 OBO 

Call: 774-922-2098 

760 VANS/TRUCKS 

2009 Chevy 

Silverado 

Club Cab 

1500 Series 

Has Z-71 Package. 

Silver Blue Color. With 

Tonneau Cover & Liner. 

8k Miles, One Owner. 


Fran 508-791-9885 

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 

1973-74 IH 2400 

Loader Tractor 

With 6ft King Kutter bush 

hog (like new) 7ft scraper 

blade, tire chains. Gas 

engine, excellent shape. 

Priced to sell at $5,800 

196? JD 350 

Bulldozer 

6 way blade, 3pt hitch, 

extra remote hydraulics, 

brand new bottom, 3 

cylinder diesel, forward reverser, 

excellent condition. 

Asking $6,150 

Call: 860-974-0475 

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$9997 

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$3500 

John Deere 

Skidloader 

Needs Motor Work 

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Aut motive 

2012 Kia Rio 5-Door a Substantial 

Improvement in Many Ways over 2011 Model 

The 2012 Kia Rio 5-door is a substantially improved car that looks better, drives better, and is more fuel efficient. 

BY KEITH GRIFFIN 

The hot spot in the automotive world 

right now is the B class or sub-compact 

segment as most folks know it. Sweet in 

that hot spot is Kia with the 2012 Rio fivedoor 

hatchback currently in dealers and 

the four-door sedan that rolls out by 

year’s end. 

Kia is currently on a strong sales run 

with deliveries up 13 straight months. Its 

sales in 2011 are up 37 percent over 2010, 

which is more than three times the 

industry average. Its market share is up 

to 3.9 percent from 3.1 percent in 2010. 

It’s enjoying this sales success because 

of vehicles like the 2012 Kia Rio. 

Consumers don’t want cheap cars. They 

want good cars that are inexpensive. It’s 

a huge difference that Honda, for example, 

isn’t quite getting. As one Kia exec 

put it during a product launch in Austin, 

Texas, “Value is the new cool.” 

OK, let’s be frank. The 2012 Kia Rio is 

not cool to look at it but it has some nice 

lines on the side and hood. The optional 

LED taillights are pretty. Little in the B 

class is cool on the outside but where the 

Rio might capture your fancy is under 

the hood and on the inside. That’s where 

the subcompact begins to shine. 

As Ralph Tjou, manager of Kia’s car 

product planning put it, “We’ve changed 

just about everything in the new Rio 

[including its] pedestrian styling. The 

2012 Kia Rio is no longer about driving in 

a penalty box. It’s about riding in a box 

suite.” Maybe that’s just a touch of 

hyperbole but this Rio is a vast improvement 

where it counts. 

As Tjou pointed out, the top reasons 

people reject small cars are design and 

technology. The exterior design is good 

but the interior design is what is going to 

capture people’s attention. People buy 

cars with their eyes initially but they 

have to live with the interior for years to 

come. 

The interior space has been bumped 

up. At 6’1” tall, it’s normal for me to have 

to slide the seat all the way back. Not so 

in the 2012 Kia Rio, where I actually had 

to click forward a couple spots or use the 

telescopic steering wheel for the right 

hand position. (Quick tip – your wrists 

should be able to rest on top of the steering 

wheel for best handling.) 

Kia has redesigned the HVAC controls 

so they are toggles. It’s a nice concept but 

the plastic switches do feel a little cheap. 

Time will tell how they stand up to constant 

use. Frankly, I’d be a lot more concerned 

about this on an older Rio, which 

was transportation at its most basic. 

Saving gas is always cool, even with 

gas prices dropping recently. Keep in 

mind, though, prices are still high. For 

some reasons, Americans have shortterm 

memory problems when it comes to 

gas prices. We all panicked when gas 

cracked the $3 a gallon threshold and 

again when it jumped above $4 but now 

we seem accepting of $3.50 and we’re not 

focusing on fuel economy. 

OK, enough of my diatribe. The 1.6- 

liter, gas-direct injection four-cylinder 

engine (with aluminum block and head) 

gets 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway in 

either the base six-speed manual or sixspeed 

automatic that replaces an ancient 

four-speed automatic. No car made after 

2007 should have a four-speed automatic. 

Are you listening Mazda2? 

Your fuel economy can improve with 

the optional Eco package that includes 

the idle, stop and go (ISG) feature. It basically 

shuts off the engine when you stop. 

It’s noticeable when it happens (at least it 

was on the model I drove). Expect the ISG 

to improve your fuel economy by about 

10 percent in city driving. 

Pricing for the 2012 Rio 5-door subcompact 

hatchback begins at $13,600, while 

the Rio 5-door with automatic transmission 

starts at $14,700 – both lower than 

the previous generation. The EX line, 

which will see the highest sales volume, 

starts at $16,500 while the top-of-the-line, 

SX trim starts at $17,700 and offers features, 

including 17-inch alloy wheels and 

class-exclusive LED headlamp and tail 

light accents, a sport-tuned suspension 

with larger front brakes, projection headlamps, 

twin chrome exhaust tips, fog 

lamps, coming later this year UVO powered 

by Microsoft voice-activated infotainment 

system with a 4.3-inch color 

touch screen and rear camera display. 

The B-class has come a long way in the 

last couple years. We should be thankful. 

No longer is driving a sub-compact some 

kind of lifestyle punishment. It’s almost 

become rewarding as demonstrated by 

the all-new 2012 Kia Rio. 

(For the latest new car news, follow me 

on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can also 

read the latest automotive news at 

TorqueNews.com, where I am a contributor, 

or learn about buying and selling a 

used car at UsedCars.About.com.) 

VITAL STATISTICS 

Wheelbase: 101.2 inches 

Length: 159.1 inches 

Width: 67.7 inches 

Height: 57.3 inches 

Curb weight: 2410 lbs. 

Engine: 1.6-liter, dual overhead cam 

inline four cylinder 

Horsepower: 138 @ 6300 rpm 

Torque: 123 lb. ft @ 4350 

EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 

30/40 

Base price: $13,600 

As-tested price: $17,700 (approximate) 

Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) 

Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa, 

Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta 

Auto Review 

Photos © Kia 

The instrument panel has been redesigned in the 2012 Kia Rio to give it a class-leading feel with soft touches and HVAC switches inspired by an airplane’s cockpit.


AUTOMOTIVE 

Basic Maintenance Can Be A Smart Investment 

(NAPS) 

Whether your car came 

right off the showroom floor 

or you drive a used vehicle 

that has seen its share of 

miles, one of the best ways to 

extend its life is to practice 

basic maintenance. 

To help, here are some 

tips: 

• Take care of your tires. A 

good rule of thumb for tire 

rotation is to have your tires 

rotated every other oil 

change. This can vary 

depending on the amount of 

driving you do. Check the air 

pressure in your tires. This 

simple procedure can help 

your vehicle’s fuel economy. 

• Check your belts and 

–hoses. You may not know 

what everything does under 

the hood of your vehicle, but 

even you can recognize a belt 

or hose that has a crack or 

corrosion. These parts are 

usually made of rubber and 

will eventually wear out. If 

you’re still unsure, belts and 

hoses can be checked during 

an oil change or at your vehicle’s 

annual checkup. 

• Check your oil. If the 

level of oil in your vehicle is 

too high or low, it can cause 

engine problems. Owners of 

both new and older vehicles 

can consider using synthetic 

motor oil to help increase 

the mileage between oil 

changes. 

For example, Royal Purple 

offers a variety of motor oil 

viscosities for different 

makes and models, recommending 

the SN Series for 

vehicles 2011 and newer and 

the new High Performance 

Series for older vehicles. 

This can result in money 

savings with fewer oil 

changes and less impact on 

the environment with less 

oil disposed. 

When you get your oil 

changed, ask if they recycle 

their oil, and if you’re 

changing your oil, at home, 

check out www.earth911.com 

for a motor oil recycling center 

near you. 

• Check your coolant. If 

you’re not sure where your 

coolant reservoir is, check 

your owner’s manual. The 

ideal level of coolant should 

be between the low and high 

markings. 

If you are checking the 

cool–ant yourself, do not 

take the cap off if your vehicle 

has been recently driven. 

If the coolant system is hot, 

the pressure inside could 

burn you when the cap is 

removed. To keep your 

engine cool, try a coolant 

additive such as Royal 

Purple’s Purple Ice. It’s 

designed to reduce engine 

temperatures and protect 

the engine from corrosion. 

• Learn the dashboard 

lights. Refer to your owner’s 

manual to familiarize yourself 

with some of your dashboard 

warning lights. These 

include: Check Engine, 

Service Engine, Electrical 

Fault, Brake Warning, ABS 

Brake Warning, Coolant and 

Oil. Ignoring these warning 

signs could result in expensive 

repairs if left too long. 

For more information, 

visit www.royalpurple.com. 

Using a synthetic motor oil can help increase mileage between oil changes and can result in money savings 

with fewer oil changes. 

Midstate is giving 

Thanks to all of its 

customers the 

month of November 

SPECIAL 

‘07 GMC Yukon Denali 

$39,900 

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$36,900 

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2008 Buick Enclave CX 

auto, AC, power windows and locks, cruise, tilt, power lift gate, onstar, 

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2008 Lexus GS 350 

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2009 Toyota Camry LE 

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2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 

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wrapped steering wheel, cd, mint condition, crew cab, 4-door 

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 

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2009 Honda Accord LX 

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sedan 

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2008 Honda Pilot VP 

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alloys, pw, pl, cruise, tilt, power seats, cd 

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2008 Infinity G35S 

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2009 Mercedes Benz 

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AUBURN NEWS 

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EVENING NEWS 

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WEBSTER TIMES 

This is the First Annual Stonebridge Press Pet Halloween Costume Contest! 

Thank you to all the readers who sent in photos of their precious pets in adorable costumes, 

and to all the Sponsors below and on the back of this section for making this contest possible. 

A special thank you to Rich Elicone, Store Manager, and Donna Young, GM Manager of Price Chopper in Spencer, 

and to Jess & Liz at Klems, Spencer for donating prizes for our winners. 

Winners will be announced in the November 11th issue. Thank you! 

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THE GOLDEN GROOMER 

Our setting is very peaceful. We believe in making grooming an enjoyable 

experience. The grooming atmosphere has soft music to provide a stress free 

environment for your Golden Retriever. 

We don’t just groom your pet, we get to know them making their grooming 

experience a pleasant one. We will come to your home to meet your Golden 

and provide a grooming price. Transportation is available at times. 

All dogs must be current on vaccinations, including bordatella (kennel 

cough) and rabies. All dogs must have a collar with ID tags and leash on. 

Grooming Services for Golden Retrievers 

Patricia Albano 

T: 413-436-5954 E: teddygoldens@comcast.net 

By appointment only.

2 • THE EXPRESS • Friday, November 4, 2011 

PETS 

Join the Mutt-i-grees ® Movement: Save an Animal’s Life 

BY BETH STERN 

(NAPS) 

A movement can be a change in physical 

position, a group of people working together 

to advance shared ideas, or part of a musical 

composition, and now North Shore Animal 

League America is giving new meaning to the 

word by encouraging children and adults to 

participate in the Mutt-i-grees Movement. 

In 2009, North Shore Animal League 

America, the world’s largest no-kill animal 

rescue and adoption organization, created the 

Mutt-i-grees Initiative to give a voice to the 

millions of shelter dogs in the United States. 

Today, Mutt-i-grees include all shelter pets— 

purebreds and mixed-breeds—puppies, kittens, 

dogs, and cats. And while their individuality 

makes each of these Mutt-i-grees special, 

they all share a common need to find permanent 

loving homes. 

An estimated 8-10 million animals enter 

shelters each year and most are healthy, affectionate 

and beautiful. Tragically, more than 

half of these animals are euthanized, the victims 

of overpopulated shelters. 

In an effort to recognize that shelters have 

many wonderful animals available for adoption, 

I was delighted to participate in the 

recently launched Mutt-i-grees Movement 

Campaign. This included the debut of a Public 

Service Announcement, which you can view, 

download and share at http://www.animalleague.org/events-news/events/the-mutt-igrees-movement.html. 

The Mutt-i-grees Movement reaches far and 

wide. In addition to including adults, it touches 

children in over 900 schools in 27 states who 

are sharing the joy of shelter animals through 

the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum—which was created 

in partnership with Yale University’s 

School of the 21 Century and funded by the 

Millan Foundation. Focusing on shelter animals 

provides a unique context in which to 

teach children empathy, social responsibility, 

and the skills to effectively communicate and 

manage emotions. The Mutt-i-grees 

Curriculum educates the next generation to 

be confident, caring and to make a difference 

in the lives of people, animals and the environment. 

Children across the nation are also 

participating in Mutt-i-grees ACTIVities, 

which offer physical conditioning through 

animal-themed activities. 

Raising awareness of the Mutt-i-grees 

Movement can change the way cat and dogloving 

Americans perceive shelter pets and 

ultimately save the precious lives of countless 

animals. My husband Howard, Bianca (our 

bulldog) and I welcomed cats Apple, Walter 

and Leon Bear into our home from the Animal 

League, and we can’t imagine our lives without 

them. 

Adoption is the responsible choice. Visit a 

shelter, log on to www.AnimalLeague.org, join 

the Mutt-i-grees Movement and we’ll all be 

one step closer to a no-kill nation. 

ABOUT BETH STERN (www.betho.com): As 

spokesperson for North Shore Animal League 

America, Beth helps to illuminate the organization’s 

mission and has aided in finding permanent 

homes for thousands of dogs, cats, puppies, 

and kittens. She regularly assists in the 

Animal League’s puppy mill rescues where she 

lovingly helps with their safe transport, in addition 

to advocating for adoption of senior pets 

and encouraging people who cannot adopt to 

foster an animal. Beth and her husband 

Howard are the proud pet parents of Bulldog 

Bianca and three adopted Animal League cats, 

Apple, Walter and Leon Bear. 

Animal advocate Beth Stern says anyone can help protect animals by adopting a pet—or at least supporting 

no-kill shelters. 

Feline Health: Tips To 

Help Improve Hydration 

Taking care of a pet’s health may be easier than many people realize. 

Could Your Cat Or 

Dog Have Diabetes? 

FOUR SYMPTOMS PET OWNERS 

(NAPS) 

Diabetes in humans is a well-known epidemic 

in the United States, but few pet owners 

realize the disease can also affect their pets. In 

fact, diabetes is growing among cats and dogs. 

If the diabetes is not managed, cats and dogs 

could be at higher risk for recurrent infections 

and other diabetes-related conditions, 

such as nervous system disorders and blindness 

in dogs. 

Diabetes can result when the pancreas does 

not produce enough insulin or the body is 

unable to use the insulin produced. Because of 

this, the body’s cells do not properly use glucose 

(or sugar), resulting in elevated levels of 

glucose in the blood. Cats and dogs with diabetes 

typically exhibit one or more common 

symptoms of the disease. By paying attention 

to changes in their pet’s behavior, pet owners 

can work with their veterinarians to ensure 

their pets receive the treatment they need to 

properly manage diabetes. These symptoms 

may include: 

1. More Frequent Urination. The kidneys 

flush excess glucose into the urine using 

water. The pet will urinate more often as the 

kidneys work to reduce the elevated blood 

sugar associated with diabetes. 

2. Excessive Thirst. Similar to humans, 

diabetic cats and dogs will drink more water 

than usual due to the increased urination as 

the kidneys work to reduce excess glucose in 

the body. 

3. Increased Appetite De–spite Weight 

Loss. Cells use glucose to produce energy. 

Without enough insulin, cells cannot use glucose 

as a source of energy. The cells “starve” 

and signal the pet to eat more. Most diabetics 

have in?creased hunger, but it is important to 

be aware that diabetic pets can become so ill 

that their appetite will go away and the pet 

will stop eating. 

4. Weakness or Fatigue. Diabetic dogs and 

cats are frequently dehydrated and their bodies 

are not properly using glucose for energy. 

As a result, diabetic pets are often lethargic 

and tend to sleep more than usual. 

Cats and dogs that exhibit one or more of 

the common symptoms should see a veterinarian, 

who can diagnose and help manage their 

disease. This may include helping pet owners 

set up a home-monitoring program with a 

blood glucose monitor specifically de–signed 

for cats and dogs, such as AlphaTRAK® Blood 

Glucose Monitoring System. With an early 

diagnosis and dedicated adherence to a veterinarian’s 

treatment plan, a dog or cat with diabetes 

can be managed. 

For more information on diabetes in cats 

and dogs, or to learn more about Abbott 

Animal Health’s AlphaTRAK® meter, visit 

www.AbbottAnimalHealth.com 

or 

www.AlphaTRAKmeter.com. 

(NAPS) 

Pet parents may be surprised 

to learn that water 

accounts for 60 to 75 percent 

of a cat’s body weight. Cats 

tend to be water avoiders but, 

because water is so critical to 

their body composition, it is 

important to make sure that 

they stay properly hydrated. 

Water helps regulate a cat’s 

body temperature and plays 

an important role in helping 

them to digest food and eliminate 

waste. 

When cats are not properly 

hydrated, they can have problems 

eliminating waste, 

which may lead to urinary 

tract issues or infections. 

Urinary tract conditions are 

one of the most common reasons 

cats visit the vet. Such 

conditions occur when crystals 

form in the urine. This 

can lead to frequent and 

painful urination, urination 

outside the litter box and 

bloody urine. If left untreated, 

the condition can be life 

threatening. One way pet parents 

can help promote urinary 

tract health and hydration, 

in general, is by choosing 

a food that helps cats stay 

hydrated. 

“Diet plays an important 

role in supporting overall 

feline health,” said Dr. Al 

Townshend, staff veterinarian 

at Wellness Natural Pet 

Food. “To help encourage a 

healthy urinary tract, feed a 

high-quality canned cat food, 

since a high water content 

from natural meat sources 

and cranberries will help 

maintain a healthy urine pH 

and help prevent bacterialrelated 

infection.” 

Here are some of Dr. 

Townshend’s tips to encourage 

healthy hydration for 

your feline friend: 

• Feeding canned, or wet, 

Your cat’s health and comfort can depend on there being enough water 

in his or her diet. 

food is a great way to increase 

water consumption. Canned 

food is available in a variety 

of textures and flavors so 

there is something for every 

cat, even picky eaters or those 

that have allergies. Dr. 

Townshend ?recommends 

either Wellness Sliced Turkey 

Entrée or Minced Chicken 

Dinner. If feeding both 

canned food and dry food, pay 

particular attention to feeding 

guidelines to help prevent 

overfeeding. 

• Choose a diet with moderately 

low levels of magnesium 

to discourage crystal 

formation in the urine. 

• Provide fresh, clean water 

at all times to prevent dehydration. 

Install recirculating 

water fountains, or provide 

access to multiple water 

bowls in different locations 

throughout the house. 

• Multiple clean litter boxes 

should be placed in out-of-theway 

places, making it easy for 

cats to relieve themselves 

without interruption. 

• It is especially important 

to monitor water intake in a 

warm climate. 

In addition to the tips 

above, pet parents should regularly 

monitor their cats’ 

water and food intake since 

changes in consumption can 

sometimes be a symptom of 

an underlying issue. 

Preventative health checkups 

with a ?veterinary professional 

are also essential. For more 

information, visit www.wellnesspetfood.com.

Friday, November 4, 2011 • THE EXPRESS • 3 

PETS 

Showing Compassion For Community Cats 

Photo credit:?Jason Putsché 

Cats in Trap-Neuter-Return programs have an “eartip” to indicate they’ve been 

neutered and vaccinated. 

PetFree Zones Keep 

Pets Safe, Owners Sane 

(NAPS) 

Americans love their 

pets. According to the 

American Pet Product 

Association’s 2011 study, 

almost 73 million homes 

include at least one family 

pet. With numbers 

like that, it isn’t difficult 

to find a home with a 

pet, but pet owners are 

beginning to wish it 

were less visibly obvious. 

Keeping pets off 

furniture and out of specific 

rooms means typical 

home decor consists 

of mazes of baby gates, 

blankets over sofas and 

other homemade remedies. 

PetFree, a wireless 

system, has been developed 

to give homeowners 

freedom for their 

pets to move around the 

house and yard but 

maintain freedom of 

movement for themselves. 

This solution is 

used to create pet safety 

zones both indoors and 

outdoors, and comes 

from Invisible Fence 

Brand, the originator of 

electronic pet containment 

and the industry 

leader in pet safety. 

With the indoor system, 

pet owners use discreet wireless 

discs to keep pets away 

from certain rooms or even 

off specific furniture. The 

system’s ability to designate 

zones ranging from one to 

Tips On Sharing A Home 

With Pets And Plants 

(NAPS) 

Plants can be a beautiful way to spruce up 

your home and garden, but if you share your 

home with a dog or cat, you’ll want to choose 

your plants carefully. The leaves, seeds, 

berries and bulbs of some common plants can 

be poisonous to pets. 

Many flowers, such as hya–cinth, oleander 

and hydrangea, can cause stomach irritation 

when ingested by your cat or dog. Wisteria, 

lily of the valley, morning glory and narcissus 

are other common plants that have parts that 

could be poisonous such as seeds, pods, roots, 

bulbs and flowers, and therefore should be 

avoided when landscaping your yard. 

Vegetable and fruit gardens should also be 

treated with caution. The leaves of rhubarb, 

shoots of potatoes and seeds of apples can be 

extremely poisonous to dogs and cats. Instead, 

try planting beets, honeydew melon or zucchini 

squash, none of which will pose a threat to 

your precious pets. 

If you’d like to bring your garden inside, 

tuberous plants are great to include in any 

fresh-cut arrangement. While some members 

of the tuberous family are completely poisonous, 

such as iris and lilies, others can be safe 

when handled intelligently. As long as their 

bulbs are discarded, tulips, daffodils and buttercups 

are a beautiful and safe way to bring 

nature indoors. 

In the spring, be sure not to plant azaleas, 

primroses or geraniums, which are entirely 

poisonous to dogs and cats. Consider planting 

impatiens, sunflowers or petunias instead, as 

they are all safe and will add color and beauty 

to your outdoor space. 

Floral decorations are not solely relegated 

to springtime, however. The winter holidays 

are a popular time to celebrate with seasonal 

Pets and their people can get along better 

when the pets can be kept away from certain 

parts of the house and yard. 

six feet in radius helps keep 

pets out of danger and mischief. 

Baby gates at the door 

and blankets over the sofa 

become things of the past. 

Pet owners can entertain 

guests without the worry of 

pets stealing dinner from the 

kitchen counter. 

plants, so be mindful as you decorate. Cats and 

dogs should stay away from holly and mistletoe—both 

of which contain poisonous 

berries—and English ivy and poinsettia 

plants, whose leaves, flowers and stems are 

toxic. 

For more information about plants that are 

hazardous to your pets, visit 

www.Petside.com/plants. –Petside.com is an 

online des–tination for pet owners and pet 

–enthusiasts from DigitalWorks @ NBCU and 

Procter & Gamble –Productions, Inc. 

(NAPS) 

It is no secret that Americans love 

house cats. Research estimates that 

more than one-third of all U.S. 

households have one or more cats as 

pets. However, what may be less well 

known is that this affection does not 

end with house cats. 

Caring For Outdoor Cats 

“Americans care about outdoor 

cats, too, and want to help them,” 

said Becky Robinson, president of 

Alley Cat Allies, an advocacy group. 

“Research shows that 40 percent of 

Americans have fed a stray cat at 

least once in their lives. Millions 

provide this help every day, making 

sure the outdoor cats in their communities 

have food, water and simple 

shelter.” 

Most of these cats cannot be 

adopted into homes because they 

are not socialized to people. These 

cats are known as “feral” cats and 

are the same species as domestic 

cats, but are not accustomed to life 

indoors. Instead, they live outdoors 

“We own a Labrador 

retriever, which are 

known for eating anything 

and everything. 

Our dog, Chewey, is no 

exception,” said pet 

owner Jodi Garofolo of 

North Easton, Mass. 

“The PetFree system 

allows us the peace of 

mind to have food on the 

table without worrying 

about it being devoured 

when we aren’t looking.” 

For outdoor use, the 

PetFree system blends 

with landscaping with a 

product that looks like a 

rock. The wireless system 

keeps pets from digging 

in garden spots, 

ingesting toxic plants, 

and away from grilling 

areas so homeowners can 

once again entertain 

guests on the back patio. 

Invisible Fence Brand 

experts provide professional 

installation and 

customized training for 

the PetFree systems. 

With nearly 40 years of 

experience in providing 

electronic containment 

and pet safety products, 

Invisible Fence has a 

national network of dealers 

available to help improve 

pet safety at home. For additional 

information about 

Invisible Fence, the PetFree 

wireless system, or to locate 

the nearest dealer, visit 

www.invisiblefence.com. 

Cats can become sick if they eat azalea, mistletoe 

or iris plants. 

in family groups called colonies. 

Science, said Robinson, shows 

feral cats can be just as healthy and 

live the same long lives as pet cats, 

content in their outdoor homes. 

The traditional response to feral 

cats is called “catch and kill.” More 

than 70 percent of all cats taken to 

animal pounds and shelters are 

killed there. For unadoptable feral 

cats, impoundment in a shelter 

almost always means a death sentence. 

This approach, say critics, is 

very costly and cruel, and it doesn’t 

work to control the cats’ numbers. 

A Better Approach 

In the past two decades, many 

communities across the country 

have rejected catch and kill in favor 

of Trap-Neuter-Return, a program 

that ends the breeding cycle 

humanely while respecting the cats’ 

natural life outdoors. 

Benefits Cited 

The experts at Alley Cat Allies say 

that communities that have 

embraced Trap-Neuter-Return see 

huge benefits. The cats are neutered, 

which means no more litters of kittens. 

They’re vaccinated, which 

broadens already successful public 

health efforts for rabies prevention. 

The cats also become better neighbors, 

because once they are 

returned to their colony, behaviors 

associated with mating cats—such 

as yowling and fighting—cease. Cats 

in Trap-Neuter-Return programs 

have an “eartip”—a small portion of 

the left ear is removed while under 

anaesthesia—to indicate they’ve 

been neutered and vaccinated. 

According to Robinson, Trap- 

Neuter-Return respects Americans’ 

empathy for the four-legged creatures 

who share their neighborhoods. 

“We are an animal-loving 

society. Americans want compassionate 

and commonsense 

approaches to outdoor cats,” she 

said. 


www.alleycat.org. 

Protect Your Pet This 

Flea And Tick Season 

(NAPS) 

With the warm weather 

comes lazy afternoons in the 

backyard and long walks 

through the park, enjoyed 

with both family members 

and pets. During these family 

outings, parents take extra 

precautions to shield their 

children from the strong rays 

of the sun and irritating 

insect bites. Pet owners must 

do the same, because as the 

temperatures rise, so does the 

threat of fleas and ticks to 

cats and dogs. A product is 

now available that makes protecting 

the beloved family pet 

from these harmful nuisances 

much more affordable 

and accessible. 

Both ticks and fleas can be 

found across the United 

States and thrive during the 

warmer months. So while you 

and your pet are enjoying the 

summer sun and the great 

outdoors, fleas and ticks are 

inhabiting your surroundings 

and threatening the 

health of your pet and the 

comfort of your home. 

However, the threat does not 

exist solely in nature. Other 

dogs and cats with fleas can 

quickly infect your pet. Fleas 

can jump up to 200 times their 

body length, so it is easy for 

them to spread when dogs are 

socializing in the park or 

playing together at the beach. 

Although they can be as 

small as a pinhead, fleas and 

ticks are capable of causing 

great pain and suffering to 

your pet. Ticks carry illnesses, 

such as Lyme disease and 

Rocky Mountain spotted 

fever, that can infect pets as 

well as family members. 

Tapeworms can be transmitted 

by fleas and their bites 

can cause allergy dermatitis, 

the most common allergic 

skin disease of dogs and cats. 

If left untreated, fleas can 

even cause anemia. 

PREVENTION IS THE 

BEST MEDICINE 

Preventing fleas and ticks 

is easier and much more cost 

Prevention is the best medicine when protecting your pet from the hazards 

of insect infestation. 

effective than treating an 

existing problem. Dr. Karen 

Halligan, veterinarian/shelter 

director/author, recommends 

applying a topical flea 

and tick treatment as the first 

line of defense against these 

dangerous pests. 

Now pet owners can purchase 

a topical product at 

retail outlets nationwide that 

provides the same efficacy as 

leading brands but at a significantly 

lower cost. 

PetArmor, a new over-thecounter 

flea and tick treatment, 

contains fipronil, the 

No. 1 vet-recommended active 

ingredient for combating 

fleas and ticks. PetArmor can 

be found at Walmart and 

Sam’s Club locations across 

the country. 

“During the summer, we 

protect ourselves and our 

children with insect repellents,” 

said Halligan. “It is 

important for pet owners to 

do the same for their cats and 

dogs. With the introduction of 

a generic treatment like 

PetArmor, keeping pets 

healthy year-round has 

become much more affordable.” 

In addition to applying a 

topical treatment to your pet 

every 30 days, Dr. Halligan 

also recommends additional 

preventive measures around 

the home to control fleas and 

ticks: 

• Vacuum on a daily basis to 

prevent or control a flea infestation. 

Pay special attention 

to carpets, cushioned furniture, 

and cracks and crevices 

in floors and along the baseboards. 

• Wash pet and family bedding 

where pets may lie in hot 

soapy water every two to 

three weeks. 

• Use a fine-toothed metal 

flea comb and run it along 

your pet’s back or underbelly, 

making sure the comb comes 

in contact with the skin. 

• To reduce ticks in your 

yard, keep play areas and 

playground equipment away 

from shrubs and bushes and 

other greenery. 

• If you live near a wooded 

area, place wood chips or 

gravel between your lawn 

and the trees to keep ticks 

away from recreational areas. 

Fleas and ticks can wreak 

havoc in your home, so it is 

important to take steps to 

treat your dog or cat quickly 

and effectively. For more 

information on protecting 

your pet, please visit 

www.facebook.com/petar- 

The Truth About Cats And Dogs 

(NAPS) 

When it comes to dogs and cats, myths 

abound, but you can be wise to their ways if 

you follow a few facts. 

“The problem with myths is that pet owners 

who act on misinformation may not best meet 

the needs of their dog or cat,” said American 

Kennel Club® (AKC) Meet the Breeds® 

Spokesperson Gina DiNardo. 

To separate fact from fiction, the AKC and 

The International Cat Association set the 

record straight on some of the most wellknown 

myths: 

Cats need milk—False. While cats like the 

taste, their bodies don’t have much lactase and 

milk can give adult cats diarrhea. 

Dogs are sick when their noses are warm— 

False. It’s an old wives tale that cold, wet noses 

indicate health. The only way to tell your dog’s 

temperature is to take it with a thermometer. 

Cats smell with their mouths—True. Cats 

have a small scent gland called the 

vomeronasal organ on the roof of their 

mouth. To get a really good whiff of something, 

they’ll open their mouths very wide so 

the odor hits the gland. 

A dog’s wagging tail means he’s happy— 

False. While a natural, mid-level wagging tail 

indicates happiness, most other wags mean 

the opposite. A high, stiff wagging tail means 

the dog is agitated and ready to protect something 

and a low, quick wag means the dog is 

scared and submissive. 

A cat purrs when he’s hap?py—False. A cat 

does purr when content but will also purr 

when in pain. 

It’s true you can learn more about dog and 

cat myths and training directly from pet 

experts at the world’s largest showcase of dogs 

and cats, AKC Meet the Breeds. It features 

hundreds of breeds in booths decorated to 

depict each one’s origin, historical function 

and attributes as a pet. This family-friendly 

event, held in New York in November, lets 

po–tential pet owners interact with responsible 

breeders and play with dogs and cats while 

learning about pet ownership and the right 

pet for their lifestyle. 


www.MeetTheBreeds.com. 

www.Theheartofmassachusetts.com

4 • THE EXPRESS • Friday, November 4, 2011 

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