November 02, 2012 - Southbridge Evening News

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Election 

Questionaire 

Local candidates 

answer questions that 

deal with the issues 

this election 

Pages 13-16 

INSIDE 

Learning .............A6-7 

Viewpoint ............. A10 

Sports ...............A11-12 

Obituaries ............. B2 

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Real Estate ........Sect.B 

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LOCAL 

BY JOY RICHARD 

STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER 

SOUTHBRIDGE — The 6th 

Worcester District candidates 

brought the heat during their 

third and final public debate in 

Southbridge Wednesday, Oct. 24. 

Charlton Selectman and 6th 

Worcester District Democratic 

challenger Kathleen Walker 

faced off for the final time with 

State Rep. Peter Durant, R- 

Spencer, at the Southbridge 

Town Hall last Wednesday. 

The pair recapped some of the 

burning questions that had 

been posed to them during both 

Red Cross urges 

safety as heating 

season approaches 

of their prior debates hosted by 

the town of Dudley and 

Overlook Masonic Health 

Center in Charlton. 

One segment of the evening 

did differ from what the former 

two debates offered. The 

Southbridge forum offered 

Durant and Walker the chance 

to ask one another a question 

after the formal question and 

answer session. 

Durant posed the first of the 

two questions. 

He referenced a 2008 article in 

the Charlton Villager citing a 

quote Walker gave as one of the 

reasons she was running to 

retain her seat as a selectman. 

Durant said Walker was quoted 

as saying she would be the 

best candidate because she 

stood out as a member of the 

board who did not vote simply 

because the rest of the board 

had cast their vote a certain 

way. 

He went on to say that during 

the current race he believes 

Walker has criticized his time 

as representative because she 

thinks he did not vote with the 

Friday, November 2, 2012 

The final showdown for Durant and Walker 

Peter Durant 

LAST DEBATE BRINGS CANDIDATES TO SOUTHBRIDGE 

Please Read DEBATE, page A8 

Kathleen Walker 

BY KERENSA KONESNI 


Trick or Treat! 

Page A3 

LEARNING 

St. Anne’s gets into 

the Spirit 

Page A6 

SPORTS 

In the wake of a series of fires that have been splayed 

across headlines throughout the region, the American Red 

Cross of Central Massachusetts is urging residents to follow 

fire safety tips as the heating season begins. 

Locally, hundreds of communities have been touched by 

fire incidents, some fatal, from Brookfield to Uxbridge. 

A Grove Street fire in Spencer on July 20 resulted in the 

loss of the family’s long time pets, later found curled 

together in the master bedroom. A Charlton warehouse 

was reduced to rubble in a fire one week later, though no 

one was injured in that blaze. A 76-year-old resident of the 

Quaboag Apartments in Brookfield became the first fire 

fatality in the town in 20 years. Additionally, 20 people in 

seven families were left homeless due to smoke and water 

damage in the building from the Aug. 13 incident. The 

Uxbridge community is still reeling in the wake of an early 

morning 4-alarm fire at an apartment building on East 

Hartford Ave. Sept. 4, where a mother and her young 

daughter tragically perished. 

Some have been deemed arson, others investigated as 

accidenta, but the American Red Cross of South Central 

Mass.’s Disaster Action Team has responded to each – in 

total 43 since July 1. 

Dawn Leaks, the South Central Mass. chapter’s Director 

of Communications, said the number of Disaster Action 

Team responses was up nearly double from what they normally 

see in the months of July and August. 

“Starting around this time of year is when we usually 

see the up tick in fires, as people are beginning to use 

heaters, cooking more and using candles,” said Leaks. “So 

we did take note of the increase. As you know, we are not 

government funded; we help the community based on 

NORTH GROSVENORDALE, 

Conn. — More than 11 fire 

departments from the region 

participated in a car show at 

the Knights of Columbus 

Council 2087 in North 

Grosvenordale, Conn., Sunday, 

Oct 21. With apparatus, heavy 

rescue and pump trucks in 

tow, fire personnel from 

Webster to Woodstock, Conn., 

provided demonstrations for 

the hundreds of community 

members who attended the 

event throughout the day. 

For more photos, turn to page 

A9! 

Bay Path graphics seniors tackle cancer 

‘WE DECIDED 

WE WANTED 

TO MAKE A 

DIFFERENCE’ 

Please Read SAFETY, page A16 

Kerensa Konesni photos 

Webster Fire and Rescue members Justine and Bill Gendreau and their two children are also proud 

members of the QVFD. 

FIRE 

SAFETY FUN 

Children watched with rapt attention as members of Woodstock’s 

Muddy Brook Fire Department stabilized a vehicle. 

A different 

side to Oct. 31 

SAMHAIN CELEBRATED 

BY LOCAL PAGANS 

SWCL race results 

Page A11 

OPINION 

GET YOUR 

POINT ACROSS 

PAGE A10 

BY GUS STEEVES 


Gus Steeves photo 

Bay Path’s graphics students with samples of their breast cancer-related 

projects. In no particular order, the group includes 

Tim Gustafson, Rachel Sandman, Brittany Singelais, Heather 

Oslowski, Cody Birch and Gabrielle Nabozny. 

CHARLTON — 

Southbridge’s Rachel 

Sandman has a connection 

to a killer that predates 

her birth. 

“My brother had it 

before I was born, and it 

scares me that it could 

return,” she said. “I want 

to make sure we have the 

technology to put it back 

into remission.” 

As that last word hints, 

the Bay Path senior is 

talking about cancer. 

Last year, Sandman and 

her classmates in the 

graphic design program 

decided to try doing something 

about it. They connected 

with the National 

Denim Day project and 

chose to put some of their 

artistic inclinations into 

designing clothing, banners, 

buttons and other 

paraphernalia to help 

raise money to fight the 

all-too-common dreaded 

disease. 

“We decided we wanted 

Please Read BAY PATH, page A15 



Most neighborhoods in 

every community are planning 

for the descent of 

hordes of princesses, 

beasts, superheroes 

and the 

like next 

Wednesday, 

Oct. 31, often 

even parading 

them down 

Main Street 

beforehand. 

Some, however, 

are planning a much 

less commercialized evening 

for that night or one near it. 

Instead of trick or treating, 

they’re planning to gather to 

honor their ancestors — 

something that might 

include costumes in some 

cases. 

For many local pagans, 

Halloween is the sacred day 

of Samhain (pronounced 

“Sow-wen”), which 

marks both the 

beginning of 

winter and the 

day of the 

dead. How that 

is expressed 

varies by personal 

taste and 

the tradition of 

whatever variant of 

Paganism they 

espouse, from public ceremonies 

to more private, personal 

gatherings. 

For Spencer’s Diane 

Please Read HALLOWEEN, page A18

2 • THE WEBSTER TIMES • Friday, November 2, 2012 

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‘Plan your escape around your abilities’ 



CHARLTON — Fires are obviously a danger to 

anyone, but more so to senior citizens, who often 

can’t move as quickly to escape. 

That’s why the Charlton and Sturbridge fire 

departments teamed up to give about 30 

Overlook residents, and by extension seniors 

anywhere, a crash course in fire safety Thursday 

afternoon, Oct. 26. 

“We can replace a stove. We can replace a pot. 

We can replace an apartment,” said William 

Chamberland, Overlook’s maintenance and 

security director and the event’s host. “Can we 

replace a human life? No.” 

According to Sturbridge firefighter Mary Lou 

Volpe, people age 85 and over have a death rate of 

37.5 per million, higher than other age ranges, 

although FEMA statistics show that rate has 

been falling for at least a decade. 

“But they’re all high. Even one is one too 

many,” she said. 

Prevention is often a matter of simply paying 

attention to where you and various objects are. 

Stoves, for example, are a common fire source, 

often because people forget something’s cooking, 

reach over a burner wearing loose clothing, or 

store things behind or even in the stove. 

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common kitchen devices, Charlton Firefighter 

Danielle Robertson demonstrated how easily 

that can happen (especially with a gas stove) by 

pulling a robe over her uniform. The loose 

sleeves brushed the fake flames as she reached 

for the dials. 

Should that happen, Volpe noted small clothing 

fires are usually fairly easy to smother, but if 

that doesn’t work or is unreachable, don’t run. 

That just fuels the flames. Instead, “stop, drop 

and roll back and forth,” she said. “But you’re 

not going to roll down the hallway.” 

Natural fabrics like wool and cotton “won’t 

burn as readily as synthetics” (in part because 

many of the latter are oil-based), she added. 

Chamberland recalled an Overlook apartment 

fire a few years ago. A resident had been storing 

Reynolds and Saran wrap in her stove when she 

accidentally hit the stove’s self-cleaning button 

and was unable to stop that automatic cycle. No 

one was hurt, but the staff and fire department 

had to drag the stove outside. 

For a while, Chamberland talked about how to 

use a standard fire extinguisher, although most 

of those present said their apartments didn’t 

have one. The type he discussed uses a chemical 

dust to smother most kinds of fires (including 

electrical ones), but will exhaust its material 

within 5-10 seconds. The dust is not safe to inhale 

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afterward and “you won’t even be able to see” if 

using it in a room, he said. 

Instead, he recommended leaving, saying, 

“Evacuate and let the system work.” 

All three speakers strongly advised people to 

practice having at least two escape routes from 

any room periodically. Overlook’s apartments, 

and those in similar settings, generally have just 

one door into a main hallway, but they all have 

windows. For first-floor residents, escaping that 

way might be viable, but Volpe advised those on 

upper floors to block any smoke from entering 

their apartment (if the fire’s not in it) and wave 

something out the window. When firefighters 

arrive, they always assign a couple people to 

walk around the building looking specifically for 

such signs of people who might be trapped, she 

said. 

Practice, they added, is crucial especially at 

night. 

“If you wake up in the dead of night and 

you’re all confused, can’t find your glasses, you 

panic,” Chamberland said, noting that’s how people 

get hurt. Knowing the escape route, by contrast, 

makes it far easier to navigate under stress. 

“Plan your escape around your abilities,” 

including lining up people who can help, Volpe 

added later. 

If the fire’s in their apartment, Robertson also 

advised people to call 911 from a nearby apartment 

after escaping, rather than taking the extra 

time first. Also, she noted a landline phone is 

often best, since that will go to the local police 

and fire department. Volpe noted cell phone calls 

in Charlton typically get sent to Framingham 

State Police, so callers need to be specific about 

their location to transfer it back to the right 

town. 

Afterward, they switched gears to talk about 

another common accident afflicting seniors — 

falls, which also are more likely to cause injuries 

as people age. 

“Many things in your apartment can be trip 

hazards, but we don’t even realize until we trip 

over them,” Volpe said, later observing, “When 

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you’re in a hurry, that’s most likely when you’ll 

fall.” 

Cords are a common danger. She used her 

computer’s sinuous power cord as an example, 

adding cords should also not be put under rugs 

because friction can wear them down and make 

them a fire hazard. 

(Earlier, they’d noted misuse of cords in general 

can be a fire risk, particularly overloading a 

plug with an “octopus” of them. Instead, they 

advised using power strips, which have a built-in 

surge protector and shut off if overloaded, and 

unplugging devices that aren’t in use.) 

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ALMANAC 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK 

“We can replace a 

stove. We can replace a 

pot. We can replace an 

apartment. Can we 

replace a human life? 

No.” 

- William Chamberland, Overlook maintenance 

and security director, and the host of 

a fire safety event for seniors last week. 

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Trick or Treat! Shepherd Hill hosts local kids 

• THE WEBSTER TIMES • 3 

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in all its news reports. Although numerous 

safeguards are in place to ensure accurate 

reporting, mistakes can occur. Confirmed 

fact errors will be corrected in a timely manner 

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CORRECTION 

In last week’s South County Express, 

there is an error in the Healthy Paws Pet 

Center Advertisement. The can size in 

the Merrick case of dog food special for 

12 cans for $20 is 13.2 oz, not 32 oz. We 

apologize for the error. 

Southbridge resident Phoenix MacNeil, 3, picks out 

a piece of candy from one of the waiting Shepherd 

Hill students. 

A local kid dressed as Jason patiently waits for 

candy to be handed out. 

DUDLEY — Are 

you ready for some 

candy? The kids who 

piled into the 

Shepherd Hill 

Regional High 

School cafeteria on 

Saturday, Oct. 27 sure 

were. The school 

hosted its own trickor-treat 

event over 

the weekend inviting 

all local parents and 

children to join in on 

the seasonal fun. 

Students stood by 

their homemade 

“doors,” dressed in 

their best Halloween 

costumes, and 

passed out candy to 

the happy crowds of 

kids waiting. 

Joy Richard photos 

Students and local children play musical chair to spooky Halloween music. 

A toddler dressed as an owl lands at the doorstep of a student waiting with 

candy. 

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including town halls and on the Internet. 

The Webster Times is not responsible for 

changes and cancellations. 

DUDLEY 

Monday, Nov. 5 

Board of Selectmen meeting, 6:30 p.m., 

71 West Main St. 

WEBSTER 


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Trustees of Soldier’s Monuments meeting, 

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“Boo-raspberry” drinks are mixed as a residents waits for a taste. 

Locals sign up for door prizes and raffles during the Shepherd Hill Regional High 

School trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 27. 

Far left, Southbridge 

resident Phoenix 

MacNeil shows off her 

no-so-devilish smile for 

the camera after collecting 

her weight in 

Halloween candy. At 

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Nicole Holmgrean, 16, 

of Dudley, helps entertain 

the local kids who 

have come out to trickor-treat. 

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Harvest festival celebrates Halloween season 

WEBSTER — 

Tricks and treats and 

all things neat! With 

the autumn season 

in full swing, residents 

from all over 

the area came out to 

the annual Webster 

Harvest Festival held 

on Saturday, Oct. 27, 

at the Webster Town 

Hall. From pumpkin 

carving, to tasty 

treats to live Polka 

music, festivalgoers 

were treated to all 

things Halloween. 

Children showed off 

their spooky costumes 

and took part 

in seasonal activities, 

while their parents 

were able to 

peruse the local 

goods from area 

shops. 

Joy Richard photos 

A local vendor doles out the jack-o-lantern themed cupcakes during the Webster Harvest 

Festival, Saturday, Oct. 27. 

Happy festivalgoer Paul Chartrand, 2, of 

Webster, finishes a snack before returning to 

the fun at the Webster Town Hall. 

He may be an Angry Bird for Halloween, 

but Webster resident Jack Patterson, 3, 

was happy to snag a lollypop before leaving 

the Webster Harvest Festival. 

Webster resident Josie Corridori, 8, carefully carves her jack-o-lantern during 

the harvest festival. 

Above, Bartlett High School senior Jacob 

Beaumont, 16, of Webster waits to serve hungry 

festivalgoers hot bags of popcorn. Below right, 

Local resident peruse the crafts at the Webster 

Town Hall harvest festival. 

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Bartlett High School football players Ricky Spooner, 16, a junior, and Troy 

Russo, 14, a sophomore wave hello from the harvest festival with a pair of Red 

Sox puppets. 

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BAY PATH COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS PAMPER GIRLS AT LIBRARY 

Before: Jillian Bassett’s boasts naturally straight locks. After: The nine-year-old shows off a totally new look! 

CHARLTON — It 

was an evening of 

fun and pampering 

for a group of local 

girls at Charlton 

Public Library 

Tuesday, Oct. 23. 

Cosmetology students 

from Bay Path 

Regional Vocational 

Technical High 

School gave girls the 

“star-treatment,” 

styling their hair, giving 

their nails flashy 

paint jobs and sharing 

makeup tips. 

KERENSA 

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Jocelyn Bassett, 11, said she was excited to have her hair styled by the older 

girls. 

One girl shows off her blue nail polish, topped with 

confetti sparkles. 

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There were laughs all around, during the Spa Party 

Tuesday. 

Girls flipped through magazines pointing out hairstyles they like, while waiting their turn. 

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LEARNING 

St. Anne students get into Halloween spirit 

Courtesy photos 

WEBSTER — St. Anne 

School students and families 

celebrated Halloween at their 

annual Halloween Party on 

Oct. 20. The children enjoyed 

several games and crafts, a 

costume parade, a haunted 

hall put on by Mrs. Laporte 

and the eighth grade class, and 

even a flash mob. Awards 

were given for the following 

costumes: Cutest - Lauren 

Russel, Funniest - Charlie 

Daniels, Scariest - Ryan 

Czechowski, Most Original - 

Carly Snyder and Nekelle 

Waskiewicz, Homemade 

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Family Group - The Vajcovec 

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LEARNING 

SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL HIGH 

SCHOOL/DUDLEY ELEMENTARY 

Monday, Nov. 5: BBQ Ribs, potato, wheat 

roll, fruit. 

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Ham and cheese sandwich, 

minestrone soup, fruit. 

Wednesday, Nov. 7: Chicken fajita wrap, 

peppers /onions, sour cream, fruit. 

Thursday, Nov. 8: Meatball grinder, whole 

grain roll, sweet potato fries, fruit. 

Friday, Nov. 9: Spaghetti and meat sauce, 

Romaine salad, roll and butter, fruit. 

OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 5: Parent Conferences – No 

School Today 

Tuesday, Nov. 6: No School Today 

Wednesday, Nov. 7: Salad meal or specialty 

salad or egg salad sandwich or hot ham and 

cheese on bun or beef taco, lettuce, tomato, 

Chef ’s choices as poste3d tossed salad, soup of 

the moment, assorted fruit, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 8: Salad meal or specialty 

salad or tuna roll-up or sloppy Joe on a bun or 

crispy chicken patty, chef ’s choices as posted, 

tossed salad, vegetable of the day with hummus, 

soup of the moment, chilled pears, milk. 

Friday, Nov. 9: Salad meal or specialty salad 

or personal pizza or hot dog on a bun, tossed 

salad, soup of the moment, chilled mixed 

fruit, milk. 

OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL 


School Today 


Wednesday, Nov. 7: Crab and go or salad 

plate or sandwich or hot ham and cheese on 

bun or beef taco, lettuce, tomato, soup of the 

moment, tossed salad, assorte4d fruit, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 8: Grab and go or salad plate 

or tuna roll-up or sloppy Joe on a bun or 

crispy chicken patty, vegetable of the day 

with hummus, chilled pears, milk. 

Friday, Nov. 9: Grab and go or salad plate or 

stuffed crust pizza or hot dog on bun, tossed 

salad, brownies, chilled mixed fruit, milk. 

CHAFFEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 


School Today 


Wednesday, Nov. 7: PB&J meal or munchie 

lunch or salad meal or Cathy’s cold sandwich 

or hot dog, sweet potato fries, tossed salad, 

assorted fruit, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 8: PB&J meal or munchie 


or sloppy Joe on a bun, vegetable of the day 


Friday, Nov. 9: PB&J meal or munchie 

lunch or Cathy’s cold sandwich or yummy 

cheese pizza, tossed salad, brownies, chilled 

mixed fruit, milk. 

CLARA BARTON ELEMENTARY 

SCHOOL 


School Today 

Tuesday, Nov. 6: No School today 

Wednesday, Nov. 7: PB&J meal or munchie 


or hot dog, sweet potato fries, tossed salad, 

assorted fruit, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 8: PB&J meal or munchie 


or sloppy Joe on a bun, vegetable of the day 


Friday, Nov. 9: PB&J meal or munchie 

lunch or Cathy’s cold sandwich or yummy 

cheese pizza, tossed salad, brownies, chilled 

mixed fruit, milk. 

BREAKFAST 

BAY PATH 

Monday, Nov. 5: Bagel with cream cheese, 

bowl of cereal, fresh fruit, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 

4 oz cup of 100 percent orange or apple juice. 

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Eggs and hash brown, 

whole wheat toast with jelly and peanut butter, 

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

orange or apple juice. 

Wednesday, Nov. 7: Apple cinnamon coffee 

cake, bowl or cereal, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz 

cup of 100 percent orange or apple juice. 

Thursday, Nov. 8: Egg, turkey sausage, 

cheese on a whole wheat English muffin, 

fresh fruit, 4 oz cup of yogurt. 

Friday, Nov. 9: French toast/strawberries, 4 

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

of range or apple juice. 

LUNCH 

Monday, Nov. 5: Grilled chicken/gravy, 

whipped potato, green beans, applesauce, 

whole wheat roll and butter, fruit or deli sandwich, 

potato, green beans, applesauce, fruit, 

dessert. 

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Cheeseburger on whole 

wheat bun, green beans, sweet potato fries, 

fruit or deli sandwich, green beans, fries, 

fruit. 

Wednesday, Nov. 7: Whole wheat 

pasta/meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, 

green beans, fresh fruit, dessert or vegetable 

burger, salad, beans, fruit, dessert. 

Thursday, Nov. 8: Shepherd pie/gravy (beef, 

potato, corn), whole wheat roll, butter, green 

beans, applesauce, fresh fruit or peanut butter 

and jelly sandwich, green beans, applesauce, 

fruit dessert. 

Friday, Nov. 9: Early Release – No Lunch. 

Bay Path opens its doors to future students 

Guidance counselors Cherise Barrett and Brian Dekker greet visitors 

Wednesday, alongside a model of the human body, an electric wiring display 

and other things. 

The “Renaissance Princess,” English 

teacher Anne Giles, frequently dons 

this medieval garb to surprise highachieving 

students in their classrooms 

with rewards for academic success. 

Chester C. Corbin Public Library 

• Thursday, Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m.: Virtual tour of 

Webster Lake on the steamer “City of 

Webster”! 

• Friday, Nov. 9, 12:30 p.m.: Free Classic 

Movie Friday! “National Velvet.” 

DC-SEPAC Meeting 

EDUCATION 

NOTEBOOK 

CHARLTON — Ask A Parent Advocate: 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Charlton Public 

Library, 40 Main Street in Charlton. 

Are you a parent or guardian of a child 

with special needs within the Dudley- 

Charlton School District? Does your child 

have an IEP or 504 plan? Do you know how to 

advocate for your child’s needs? This will be a 

great opportunity to have your questions 

answered. All are welcome to attend even if 

you are in a surrounding town and have these 

questions we would be happy to help you! We 

always welcome new members and fresh 

ideas. 

Please visit our website for more information 

https://sites.google.com/site/dcsepacweb 

or email us at dcsepac@gmail.com 

This presentation is free and open to the 

public. We hope to see you there! 

Shepherd Hill 20th Class Reunion 

LEICESTER — The Shepherd Hill Regional 

High School 20th Class Reunion will be held 

at Leicester Country Club Saturday, Nov. 10, 

from 6-11 p.m. Buffet, cash bar, raffles. Please 

contact Cindy Jones Lavoie for further information, 

at 774-230-9447. 

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Gus Steeves photos 

Siblings Danielle and Nick Burdett 

of North Brookfield give their young 

nephew Patrick Chapulis a tour of 

Bay Path. 

CHARLTON — 

Bay Path Regional 

V o c a t i o n a l 

Technical High 

School held an open 

house for prospective 

students 

Wednesday, Oct. 24. 

Lead science teacher 

Sylvia Murphy starts 

taking down the science 

table, which 

included an odd array 

of things in preservative 

jars and a stuffed 

rodent on a catapult. 

Rebecca Nash of Charlton finishes demonstrating her pre-nursing skills on 

“patient” Trevor Caouette of Southbridge. 

It will be a few years before Luke Rollins of Dudley, center, has to worry about 

using these computers for anything more than games.



Walker and Durant talk jobs and ideals at debate 

DEBATE 

continued from page 1 

majority. He said he was confused, 

with her point of view 

now, compared to when she 

ran for the board four years 

ago. 

“Were you wrong then, or 

are you wrong now?” asked 

Durant. 

Walker responded with an 

old adage meaning the same 

as “Catch 22” — “Did I stop 

beating my wife?” 

She went on to say that she 

felt the question Durant 

asked was “simply untrue,” 

and that she did not “know 

how to respond.” 

Walker said when she was 

first elected as a selectman, 

she did vote with the board 

as she was “still learning the 

ropes for the first two or 

three years. After a while, I 

realized some of the votes 

were wrong, and I stopped.” 

Moving onto Walker’s 

question, she asked Durant 

why he said he did not want 

Southbridge included in the 

district during the recent 

redistricting efforts. 

“You said Southbridge 

should be left out of the 6th 

Worcester District because 

you said it was too needy,” 

said Walker. “ 

She also asked why Durant 

did not support the effort of 

bringing a Westfield State 

University satellite campus 

to Southbridge, as it would 

have added jobs through a 

homeland security program. 

Durant responded that he 

“had never suggested that 

Southbridge should not be 

part [of the district].” 

He added that he was also 

never against the effort to 

bring the Westfield State program 

to the community. 

He said that is a project 

Congressman Richard Neal, 

State Rep. Peter Durant, R-Spencer, speaks during the 6th Worcester District debate 

at Southbridge Town Hall Wednesday, Oct. 24. 

D-MA, was working on and 

the reason why it did not 

come to town was that “the 

gentleman who was spearheading 

it left and went to 

Worcester State University. It 

had nothing to do with a state 

representative.” 

WHAT THEY SAID 

The following are highlights 

from the rest of the 

debate, according to the questions 

asked. 

What is role of state government? 

Walker: “My understanding 

is that there are three 

parts to it. There is constituent 

services, passing legislation 

and passing a balanced 

budget every year.” 

Durant: “The role of state 

government is the role of 

government in general. That 

role is relatively the same at 

the state, the federal and the 

local government — and it is 

to offer core services. The 

and first foremost is public 

safety, the second is to educate 

our children, and then 

provide services for those 

who are need, who have fallen 

through the cracks.” 

What can you do as a 

state legislator to improve 

economic opportunities in 

our district? 

Durant: “What I have done 

is co-sponsor legislation to 

get the economy back on 

track, and it is called the 

Path to Opportunity. There 

are some specific things we 

need to do. We need to lower 

cost of business and regularity 

burdens. We need to 

improve out energy portfolio. 

Right now Massachusetts’ 

cost per kilowatt is the fourth 

highest in nation. We need to 

Screenshots courtesy Southbridge Cable Access (Cable TV Channel 12) 

6th Worcester District Democratic challenger Kathleen Walker makes a point during the 

debate. 

bring that cost 

down.” 

Walker: “It comes down to 

improving the job situation. I 

have just begun to work with 

Lynn Simons of Community 

Connections. My printing is 

all done in state. I could have 

had it done cheaper out-ofstate, 

like a lot of the other 

candidates, including my 

opponent.” 

What is the single most 

important issue facing the 

6th Worcester District 

today? 

Walker: “The Worcester 

Unemployment Action 

Group had a big discussion 

about the [unemployment] 

numbers, it is 7.8 percent 

nationally. It was encouraging 

to see small business, 

micro enterprise business, 

opportunities from the 

Quaboag Community 

Development Corporation in 

the area of Ware. It is loans 

for small businesses and it 

just [spread] to the areas of 

Charlton, Southbridge and 

Dudley. This is important to 

look at it.” 

Durant: “Jobs. Clearly we 

need to get people back to 

work.” 

What differentiates you 

from your opponent? 

Durant: “I think it’s bipartisanship. 

As I said in my 

opening statement, I don’t 

really care if you’re a 

Democrat, Republican, or an 

Independent. I am willing to 

work with anyone who is 

willing to work with me.” 

Walker: “I think primarily 

it is a sense of compassion, 

and caring for the people that 

I meet. I think it is this ability 

to care about people and 

what happens to them.” 

What would you deem a 

proper use of “rainy day” 

funds at the state level? 

Walker: “The “rainy day” 

fund is one of the best in 

Massachsuetts. This is a 

great thing, because we may 

need to use it at some point 

this year. I don’t agree, as I 

was previously accused for, 

pet projects. I was interested 

in preserving Old Home Day 

and the senior tax write off 

program out of the overlay 

funds, in the budget 

process.” 

Durant: “The rainy day 

fund helps us with our bond 

rating and provides help in 

emergency situations. I 

think using it for those purposes 

is what is appropriate.” 

Joy Richard may be 

reached at 508-909-4129 or by 

email at jrichard@stonebridgepress.com.



Local fire departments unite for car show, demonstrations 

Washed and gleaming, fire trucks from throughout the region were on display Sunday. 

Benjamin, 6, wore a fireman’s coat identical to the one his dad John Note, a Quinebaug 

Firefighter, wears on the job. 

State Troopers were on hand with equipment that demonstrated the impact of a collision. 

Buds Christopher Barsaleau and Dan Goddu posed before a 1976 Hahn brought in from 

Cranston, R.I. 

Kids enjoyed free ice cream donated by Quiet Corner Creamery and the Mary. R. Fisher Elementary School 

PTO. 

Webster Fire and Rescue demonstrated how powerful a tool the Jaws of Life truly are. 

The event was a great success thanks to the many volunteers who ran the show. 

KERENSA KONESNI PHOTOS 

Pats fan Lauren Deery, of Putnam, attended the car show with her Grandpa and little 

brother Patrick. 

NORTH GROSVENORDALE — More than 11 fire departments from the region participated 

in a car show at the Knights of Columbus Council 2087 in North Grosvenordale Sunday, 

Oct 21. With apparatus, heavy rescue and pump trucks in tow, fire personnel from Webster, 

Mass., to Woodstock provided demonstrations for the hundreds of community members who 

attended the event throughout the day. Alongside the fire trucks classic hotrods and exotic 

muscle cars gleamed in the sunshine, Sunday. Demonstrations ranged from a “rescue” by the 

Woodstock Dive Team to Webster Fire and Rescue’s example of how the Jaws of Life are used 

to extricate victims from a vehicle after a car wreck.



VIEWPOINT 

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ADAM MINOR 

EDITOR 

THE WEBSTER TIMES 

EDITORIAL 

Enough, 

already 

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for 

Nov. 6 — because I’m sick and tired of election 

season. 

Now, I know what you are 

thinking — “But Adam, 

you’re a journalist, covering 

politics is part of your job!” 

Covering it is one thing — 

dealing with it, as a citizen, 

is something else entirely. 

It’s the constant junk mail 

in my mailbox, which 

inevitably heads straight to 

THE MINOR 

DETAILS 

ADAM MINOR 

the garbage can. It’s the constant 

e-mails and commercials 

that are less and less 

about asserting what a candidate 

believes in and more 

and more about why people 

shouldn’t vote for their 

opponent. It’s the constant 

negativity. It’s watching debates filled with socalled 

“facts,” and candidates constantly saying, 

“That’s not true.” It’s the zingers, one-liners 

and attacks that make candidates look 

more like fighting fifth graders than leaders of 

our country. 

It’s hard to know what to believe when candidates 

are constantly accusing each other of 

making up their own truth. 

Now, I know what I believe, and I know 

whom I am voting for. No amount of “campaigning,” 

“debating” or even “fact creating” 

is going to change my mind — but to an undecided 

voter, this election season has been a 

cacophony of confusion, unanswered questions 

and frustration. Thinking nationally, 

someone on the fence has had to endure (and I 

use the word “endure” for a reason, because 

trying to watch the debates has been a chore, 

at best) debates filled with aggression and 

venom that mask the questions being asked. 

Honestly, the news doesn’t make it any better. 

Constant chatter from random talking 

heads about the minutest minutiae? I’d rather 

watch a blank screen. 

I say all this sounding pretty snarky and 

condescending, and I should probably back off 

a bit, because the elections, especially on the 

state level, have been quite interesting. As 

part of my job, I interact with our local politicians 

on a regular basis, and for the most part, 

they’re all great — so it’s not all doom and 

gloom here. Some of them probably even 

relate to what I’m saying! 

My point is that for all this talking, all this 

promising, all this remarking, commenting 

and accusing, I’m ready for it to be over, so 

when it’s all said and done, we’ll be done with 

the talk, and for once, be ready for some 

action. 

My name is Adam Minor, and I support this 

message. 

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

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

To the Editor: 

Thanks to the support of Carolo’s Pizza, 

Dairy Express, P&D House of Pizza and Pizza 

Post, and the Oxford Police, Fire, EMS and 

CERTS, the Oxford Community Center was 

buzzing with activity at the Oxford 300th 

Anniversary’s Public Safety Awareness and 

Slice of Oxford Night. 

More than 125 people consumed 48 large 

cheese, pepperoni, and various “house specialty 

pizzas,” then took part in checking out 

the Police, Fire, and EMS vehicles on display 

in the Community Center parking lot. 

We have a great bunch of civil servants 

that came by and the kids had a great time in 

vehicles and trying on gear! 

As for the pizza tasting contest tonight, the 

“blind tasting” vote results are in and while 

not everyone voted for each flavor and only 

picked their favorite type of pizza we have 

the winning choices for this year. For those 

that kept track of your favorites, the pizza 

parlors in the Blind Taste Votes were set up 

as: 1. P&D Pizza, 2. Carolo’s, 3. Pizza Post and 

4. Dairy Express 

The overall first choice in all categories; 

Cheese, Pepperoni, and House Specialty was 

Pizza Post! 

We also asked people to give us their ages 

so we could see the results by generations. 

The 55 plus group picked Pizza Post for the 

Cheese Pizza, with Dairy Express getting the 

pick for their Pepperoni & Specialty pizzas. 

The over 35 age group produced the most 

tied choices; P&D got their Specialty choice, 

but the Cheese and Pepperoni pizzas both 

pulled 3 way ties between Carolo’s, Dairy, 

To the Editor: 

Dear Board of Selectmen and Highway 

Commissioners — The Webster-Dudley 

Veterans Council is proud to announce that 

we will participate in the 8th consecutive 

Veteran’s Day Parade. 

We are also pleased to announce that for 

the eighth consecutive year Richard Holewa, 

Dudley’s Veteran Agent, will chair the 

parade committee. This year’s co-chairmen 

will be, George Bebeau, Norman Deptula, 

and Joseph E. Sendrowski. Master of 

Ceremonies is Andrew Koslowski. 

On behalf of Chairman Richard Holewa, 

we respectfully ask the Highway 

Pizza event a success 

P&D. 

Our 21 & up voters picked Dairy & Pizza 

Post for Cheese, Pizza Post edged out the win 

in Pepperoni, and Carolo’s and P&D shared 

top honors for their house Specialty pizzas. 

Among teens, it was Pizza Post with the 

slight edge in all categories. 

Our pre-teen voters picked Carolo’s and P & 

D for cheese, Carolo’s for pepperoni, and 

Carolo’s and Pizza Post got the nod for 

Specialty pizzas. 

The Contest Coordinator’s Choice is a 4 

way tie in all categories! 

With such great support from these local 

businesses, we are all winners! 

These events were organized to bring the 

community together to meet some of their 

public safety officials and to have a little fun 

by getting out the vote for pizza, one of 

America’s favorite foods, and to celebrate our 

great community. We had babies in strollers, 

preschoolers, youngsters of all ages, scouts, 

moms, dads, grandparents, and most important, 

we had fun! 

Thank you to Carolo’s, Dairy Express, P & 

D and Pizza Post, Oxford Police, Oxford Fire- 

EMS, CERTS, Oxford Community Center, volunteer 

members and associates of the 

Tercentennial Committee, and thank you 

oxford residents for taking part in our event. 

With such monumental support in the community, 

Oxford is blessed some really winning 

pizza parlors that extends beyond their 

delicious wares. 

OXFORD TERCENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 

Veterans Day parade coming soon 

Tri-Valley receives many questions from 

area seniors, younger people with disabilities 

and caregivers and has created 

this monthly help line column to 

provide some assistance. 

We are also available five days a 

week to answer individual questions 

in person or on the phone. Our website 

is also available. 

Q: Should I sign up for Medicare when 

I turn 65? 

A: Yes, most people at 65 should take 

Medicare. Over the next 10 years, a total of 

10,000 people every day will enroll in 

Medicare. Most people are eligible to get 

Medicare when they turn 65. Some people 

who are younger (ages 18 to 65) and have certain 

disabilities that prevent them from 

working can also get Medicare. To get 

Medicare Parts A and B you must be a 

United States citizen or have been living in 

the U.S. legally for at least five years nonstop. 

Although many people think of Medicare 

as retirement health insurance, there are 

many people on Medicare who are past 65 

and still working. People turning 65 this 

year must wait until they are 66 years old to 

collect full Social Security retirement benefits. 

But people turning 65 can get on 

Medicare — whether they continue to work 

or not. 

If you’re 65 and still working (or your 

spouse is still working), and you work for a 

company with 20 full-time workers and you 

get health insurance from them, you may 

not need all of Medicare. Most people should 

enroll in Medicare Part A, which pays for 

hospital bills, because it is free. Part A 

becomes the secondary payer after your 

job’s insurance. By taking Medicare Part A 

when you first become eligible, you will not 

need to worry about enrolling later. If you 

have a Health Savings Account (HSA) where 

you work, you may not want Medicare Part 

A right away, because your employer may 

stop contributing to your HSA account once 

you enroll in Part A. If you work for a company 

with fewer than 20 employees or are 

self-employed, you will probably want 

Medicare Parts A and B (which covers doctors’ 

care) when you turn 65. 

To apply for Medicare, contact Social 

Security at 1-800-772-1213, or visit them on 

Commissioners close off West Main Street 

from Brandon Road to William Street from 

10:55 to 11:20 a.m. on Nov. 11. We ask so that 

the noise created by traffic not distract from 

the ceremony taking place that honors 

America’s veterans. The event starts at exactly 

11 a.m., commemorating the signing of the 

peace treaty ending World War I. Your cooperation 

is greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

JOSEPH E. SENDROWSKI 

CO-CHAIRMAN,WEBSTER-DUDLEY 

VETERANS COUNCIL 

Turning 65 and Medicare 

TRI-VALLEY 

HELP-LINE 

the internet at http://www.ssa.gov/. Once 

you enroll, you will be sent your Medicare 

card, plus a “Welcome to Medicare” 

kit in the mail. If you choose to 

delay Medicare Part B now, you’ll 

have to contact Social Security later, 

either in person or by phone, to 

enroll in Part B. 

Once you are enrolled in Medicare, you 

can also visit their secure website, where 

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Celebrate! 

Hurray, it’s almost over! 

The big day is almost here. The end is near. 

The reign of terror has almost ended. The die 

is almost cast. The verdict is almost in. By this 

time next week, we’ll know the results, and, in 

theory, at least, we’ll have had a hand (or at 

least a yea or nay) in the process. 

It’s not so much that the 

elections will be over, but 

the campaigns will be 

behind us (we hope). The 

actual elections are a foregone 

conclusion. No need to 

actually vote, because, as 

the pollsters tell us, it’s all 

up to one or two (or three) 

“swing states” (are these the 

ones where Glenn Miller 

AS YOU 

LIKE IT 

MARK ASHTON 

was born and where Harry 

Connick Jr. now lives?). 

In the Bay State, the presidential 

results were decided 

decades ago, when the 

Cabots and Lodges gave way 

to the Kennedys, and the 

Democrats ousted the 

Republicans like Pilgrims pushing 

Wampanoags into Oklahoma. 

Then again, the Brown/Warren race may be 

just that – a real race, to see if the commonwealth 

is truly a one-party state, and the 

apparent heir to the throne can “regain the 

Kennedy seat” – as opposed to what a few lingering 

fools believe ought to be “the peoples’ 

seat” in Congress. 

But the campaigning this season has been 

worse than last year’s tornadoes, hurricane, 

and October snowstorm (complete with power 

outages) combined. The relentless badgering, 

belittling, defamation of character, disputes 

over facts, disrespectful comments, handwringing, 

head-slapping, war-mongering divisiveness 

has all been too much to bear. And 

that’s just between the telemarketer/pollsters 

and independent voters. The debates and contention 

between candidates was almost as 

ugly. 

But it doesn’t – and by this time next week, 

it truly didn’t – matter. Everything will have 

been decided. And then the pollsters will have 

their way again, at least for a few weeks, to 

explain how right they were (or how uncooperative 

voters were, if they’re proven wrong) 

and how things are expected to go for the next 

three-and-a-half years, when the next campaign 

(of terror) will befall us. 

You know what I wish? That there were no 

polls. That campaigns were limited to one 

month (and the accompanying BILLIONS of 

dollars wasted on campaigning were put to 

good use in implementing plans the candidates 

say they’d put into operation if they only 

had the money). I wish that the candidates 

knew this one very important thing: They 

take themselves way too seriously, and we the 

people could/would do quite nicely were they 

all to vanish from the earth. 

Truth be told, America hasn’t had a lot of 

great presidents. George Washington was one, 

the Father of Our Country. He could have been 

king if he’d had a mind to. Wisely, he recognized 

the problems inherent in monarchies 

and set the tone for executive leadership. 

Unfortunately, not a lot of others followed his 

lead. Most of his successors have not succeeded 

in duplicating his commitment to public 

service, or in heeding his warnings against 

the dangers (evils) of parties and partisanship. 

Abe Lincoln was another great president, 

partly because he was a Republican when it 

was something new, when it was the party of 

change, of vision, before it became simply 

“the opposition” to the only other show in 

town. Wouldn’t it be great if our elections (and 

debates) had eight or nine candidates, all on 

an equal footing – at least until the masses (not 

the mass media) wisely winnowed the chaff 

from the wheat? 

But how can that happen when the candidates 

and the “machinery” are all controlled 

by those whose interests bear no relationship 

to those of “the people?” Why even vote? 

Comedian Norm Crosby, on a recent fund-raising 

visit to Worcester, had it right when suggesting 

that this is the first election in which 

all the voters “hope everyone loses.” Don’t tell 

me it wouldn’t be right to not vote on occasion. 

A no-vote can be a message, and a fulfillment 

of civic duty, even more than a by-rote “votethe-ticket” 

ballot. 

Those who win our elections, unfortunately, 

all too often do so merely for themselves. 

Beholden to those who helped get them elected, 

they have little, if anything, in common 

with mainstream America. Empty suits, 

empty chairs, empty promises. If every candidate 

promises to make things better “for the 

middle class,” then why hasn’t the middle 

class ever benefited from the winner’s election? 

This recent campaign, in fact, has been all 

about protecting, preserving, and helping a 

whole lot more people join the ranks of the 

middle class. Here’s a warning to the undecided 

voter hoping to gain middle-class status: 

DON’T! To be middle-class in America means 

to be the servant of the upper crust, the benefactor 

of the poor and dispossessed. 

Middle, in this case, means “caught 

between,” abused by both high and low. Uh oh! 

I just remembered by agreement, recently, to 

leave off political commentary from this column. 

Let it never be said that I am not a person 

of my word. I have merely, momentarily, 

misspoken, had a slip of the pen, let my mind 

wander to forbidden subject matter by way of 

PTCD (Post Traumatic Campaigning 

Disorder). 

On the brighter side, it’ll all soon be over. 

The new guys will be in. We’ll be filled with 

hope and change. It doesn’t matter who wins. 

America will survive. 

Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stonebridgepress.com, 

or by calling: 508-909-4144.



SPORTS 

Hill’s Fossas, Worters win SWCL cross-country races 

SHEPHERD HILL BOYS, NORTHBRIDGE GIRLS TAKE TEAM TITLES 

BY NICK ETHIER 

SPORTS STAFF WRITER 

WEBSTER — Shepherd Hill 

juniors Elijah Fossas and 

Stella Worters navigated 

through the 2.9-mile 

Memorial Beach course the 

quickest, winning their 

respective Southern 

Worcester County League 

(SWCL) individual crosscountry 

championship races 

on Oct. 24. The top finishes 

also enabled the Rams to 

score well as a team. 

Fossas’ finish helped the 

Shepherd Hill boys take the 

team title, while Worters and 

her Rams teammates placed 

third. 

“I was trying to stick with a 

Bartlett’s Joshua Campbell continues his trek around 

Memorial Beach during the SWCL championship. 

group of guys for the first 

half-mile and then the plan 

was if I felt good I’d go,” said 

Fossas after winning the 

race. “I felt good, so I made a 

move in the woods.” 

Fossas was racing for the 

first time after an injury 

derailed most of his season. 

In essence Fossas — who finished 

in third at this race last 

year — was filling in for an 

injured Dan Stomski, who 

had been winning many 

races for Shepherd Hill but 

was unable to go in the SWCL 

championship. 

The Rams, now undefeated for the 

past two seasons, have the postseason 

to look forward to. 

“That was the goal, to win the team 

title,” Fossas said. “Move on and do 

well at districts.” 

For Worters, she finally grabbed a 

SWCL individual title after placing 

second behind Northbridge High’s 

Julie Richer in 2010 and ’11. 

“I know Julie likes to go off fast, so 

I tried to stick with her,” Worters 

said of her strategy. 

Worters, sophomore teammate 

Juleanna Schultz, Richer and 

Millbury High’s Angie 

DiDomenica broke away from the 

pack and eventually Worters outraced 

them all, including second 

place finisher DiDomenica — just 

an eighth grader — by 13 seconds. 

“I took the last half-mile to speed 

up and get a distance between me 

and Angie,” Worters said. “She was 

catching up to me and I heard her, 

and then I decided I had to go.” 

Worters hopes her team, which had 

many ill-stricken runners participating 

in the SWCL meet, will perform 

better at districts and potentially 

the All-State meet. 

“We have a good chance,” she said. 

“We definitely want to go to All- 

States as a team. It’d be the first 

team ever from Shepherd Hill, boys 

or girls.” 

Meanwhile, Richer may not have 

pulled an individual three-peat, but 

her team took the title for the second 

consecutive season. 

“Absolutely amazing,” she said. “I 

don’t think I’d want to be on any 

other team. We definitely wanted it 

again after getting it last year.” 

Northbridge’s top five runners 

placed fourth, fifth, ninth, 10th and 

13th. 

“It’s huge having everyone so close 

and having such depth,” Richer 

said, noting that sixth and seventh 

place finishers Erika Haverty and 

Vanessa Babiy — who didn’t even 

officially score in the meet — still 

cracked the top 20 in 16th and 17th 

place, respectively. 

Now, undefeated Northbridge also 

hopes to get to the State meet. 

Elijah Fossas of Shepherd Hill, racing for the 

first time this season, approaches the finish 

line before winning the SWCL championship 

race. 

“ W e 

are really hoping to get to states 

this year as a team,” Richer, a senior, 

said. 

For now the Rams will cherish 

their SWCL team title. 

“If I’m not going to win [the race 

for the third consecutive year] at 

least the team gets the trophy and 

I’m so excited that that happened,” 

Richer said. 

Boys and girls team and individual 

results are as follows: 

Boys Team Results 

1. Shepherd Hill, 42 points 

2. Auburn, 61 

3. Tantasqua, 66 

4. Uxbridge, 86 

5. Grafton, 139 

6. David Prouty, 140 

7. Oxford, 198 

8. Bartlett, 266 

9. Southbridge, 272 

10. Quaboag, 277 

Top 15 Boys Results 

1. Elijah Fossas, Shepherd Hill, 

15:31 

2. Andy Reardon, Uxbridge, 15:42 

3. Mike Dobos, Tantasqua, 15:54 

Shepherd Hill’s Stella Worters (357) and Northbridge’s Julie Richer 

(280) have won the last three SWCL championship races. Richer won 

in 2010 and ’11, while Worters took it this year. 

4. Hunter 

Schultz, Shepherd Hill, 16:02 

5. Matt Lavallee, Auburn, 16:12 

6. Finley Simonds, Tantasqua, 16:19 

7. Brady Phillips, Uxbridge, 16:20 

8. Brendan Coughlin, David Prouty, 

16:24 

9. Jason Bangs, Shepherd Hill, 16:35 

10. Andrew Elloso, Grafton, 16:51 

11. Matt Healey, Auburn, 16:56 

12. Tom Gannon, Auburn, 16:58 

13. Brendan Pratt, Shepherd Hill, 

17:07 

14. Dan Peck, Tantasqua, 17:07 

15. Alberto Salcedo, Shepherd Hill, 

17:08 

Girls Team Results 

1. Northbridge, 38 points 

2. Millbury, 54 

3. Shepherd Hill, 56 

4. Uxbridge, 115 

5. Bartlett, 148 

6. Tantasqua, 153 

7. Auburn, 165 

8. Southbridge, 258 

9. Quaboag, 259 

10. David Prouty, 273 

Top 15 Girls Results 

1. Stella Worters, Shepherd Hill, 

17:26 

2. Angie DiDomenica, Millbury, 

17:39 

3. Juleanna Schultz, Shepherd Hill, 

17:49 

4. Julie Richer, Northbridge, 18:26 

5. Callie Hansson, Northbridge, 

19:13 

6. Alexis Violette, Millbury, 19:35 

7. Lauren Anderson, Grafton, 19:42 

8. Lucy Harmon, Shepherd Hill, 

19:58 

9. Janet Haas, Northbridge, 20:25 

10. Jennifer Cacciola, Northbridge, 

20:34 

11. Cailee King, Uxbridge, 20:38 

12. Sandy Ghobria, Uxbridge, 20:40 

13. Megan Mawn, Northbridge, 

20:44 

14. Maria DiDomenica, Millbury, 

20:55 

15. Keryn Reno, Millbury, 20:58 

Clockwise from above left, Oxford’s Austin Greene 

(290) and Anthony Rizzo, who finished 29th and 

32nd in the SWCL championship meet, are neck and 

neck near the beginning of the race. The girls take 

their first steps during the SWCL championship 

meet. The boys are off in the SWCL championship 

race after the firing of the gun. From the front, 

Shepherd Hill’s Brendan Pratt, Tantasqua’s Dan 

Peck, Shepherd Hill’s Alberto Salcedo and 

Northbridge’s Michael Fitman place 13-16 in the 

SWCL championship race. 

NICK ETHIER PHOTOS 

SPORTS BRIEFS 

Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks to 

host “Hoop Shoot” competition 

The Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks No. 

2118 will host the 41st annual “Hoop Shoot” 

Free Throw Competition on Saturday, Nov. 17 

at the Auburn High School gymnasium. 

Registration opens at 8 a.m. with the shoot to 

follow at 9. 

There will be a boys and girls division with 

age brackets of 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. All ages 

are as of April 1, 2013. 

There is no charge to participate and a free 

T-shirt will be handed to the first 50 participants. 

The boy and girl in each age group, with 

the best score, will advance to the next level 

of competition in January 2013. After four 

tiers of competition the national finals will 

be held at the Basketball Hall of Fame in 

Springfield in April 2013. 

For further information contact Auburn 

Lodge “Hoop Shoot” Chairman David 

Charbonneau at (508) 832-3674. 

Charlton’s Heritage School to host 

pickup basketball games 

Women’s pickup basketball is now offered 

at the Heritage School in Charlton from 7-9 

p.m. and will run Mondays until June based 

on the school calendar. This is not a league 

and there are no fees. Players must be at least 

18 years old. Come for the fun and exercise. 

Contact Deb at (508) 248-3600 for more information.



SPORTS 

Leicester flips script on Bartlett with 34-6 win 

BY DAVID DORE 

SPORTS STAFF WRITER 

LEICESTER — Nearly a year to 

the day after losing to the Indians 

34-7, Leicester earned its sixth victory 

of the 2012 season Friday, Oct. 

26 against Bartlett by almost the 

same score — 34-6. 

“We were emotionally ready for 

this game,” Leicester head coach 

Timothy Griffiths said. “Obviously 

they were too. We played them in 

the playoffs. They beat us up pretty 

good in the regular season last 

year.” 

On their way to a Central 

Massachusetts Division 5 Super 

Bowl title last December, the 

Wolverines met Bartlett in the 

semifinals — and Leicester won. 

Going against the defending 

Super Bowl champions on their 

home field, Bartlett head coach 

Dane Labossionniere said it was 

important to keep up with 

Leicester the entire contest if the 

Indians hoped to win. 

“We didn’t bring it for four quarters,” 

he said. “We brought it for a 

quarter or two, and it just kind of 

fell apart on us.” 

Bartlett stopped the Wolverines 

on their first offensive drive after 

allowing a big run to Leicester 

quarterback Drew Mazzeo to the 

Bartlett 18. Leicester’s defense did 

its job, too, halting the Indians’ 

ensuing drive. 

The Indians’ James Patterson (35) turns the corner and heads down the sideline in 

the second quarter. 

The Wolverines would end up on 

the Bartlett 18-yard line again after 

a couple of runs. Nick Kenneway 

found the end zone after four 

straight runs — the final one from 2 

yards out — to put Leicester up 7-0. 

Bartlett responded with a score of 

its own on a drive that took half of 

the second quarter. Faced with a 

fourth and goal on the Leicester 27, 

thanks to a couple of penalties and 

a run that went backward, quarterback 

Ricky Spooner threw the ball 

to Akeem Belnavis in the end zone. 

Belnavis jumped up to retrieve it, 

and came down with it. A failed 

two-point conversion would shrink 

Leicester’s lead to 7-6. 

From that point on the Indians 

would not score again, while 

Leicester scored on a 66-yard run 

by Mazzeo in the second quarter, a 

23-yard interception by Keem 

Minton and a 23-yard run by Tom 

Rodrick in the third, and an 11-yard 

run by Ryan McKay with about a 

minute left in the game. 

“We didn’t have the ball much in 

the first half,” Griffiths said, 

“because they had some long sustained 

drives. We just needed the 

ball more. We needed to get off the 

field defensively because I knew 

they were going to have trouble 

stopping us offensively. That was 

the key, just getting off the field. 

Getting a couple three-and-outs is 

huge.” 

“Their [offensive] line was so 

physical tonight,” Labossionniere 

said. “Their [defensive] line played 

great. And they got it done for 

them. Hats off to those guys. Their 

big guys really got the job done.” 

Leicester will take its 6-2 record 

into Saturday’s game at Uxbridge; 

Bartlett (3-5) will play Friday night 

at David Prouty, where 

Labossionniere was an assistant 

coach until taking over in Webster. 

Bartlett’s Akeem Belnavis jumps up and grabs a pass from Ricky Spooner for the 

Indians’ only touchdown. 

David Dore photos 

Bartlett’s Billy Phillips is tackled by Tim Powell (57) and Tom Rodrick (90) from 

Leicester. 

David Dore may be reached at 

(508) 909-4140, or by email at 

ddore@stonebridgepress.com. 

Bartlett’s Kelly Chisholm (30) and Leicester’s Derek Bonner (82) both hope to catch 

a football headed their way. 

Young Pirates’ offense struggles to click in loss to Rams 

BY JON GOUIN 

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT 

OXFORD — 

H o s t i n g 

Northbridge High 

is a tall task for 

anyone, but it may 

not even be the 

toughest task for 

the Oxford High 

football team in the 

next two weeks. 

Oxford, who is now 

1-7 after losing 33-0 

to the Rams, will 

next host a 

Shepherd Hill team 

that thrashed 

Northbridge 42-27 

just a week prior. 

In the Oct. 26 

game with 

Northbridge, the 

Rams scored on 

their first play 

from scrimmage, a 

double-pass for 58 

yards as they never 

Oxford quarterback Matt Faucher 

leaps and throws the ball down the 

field. 

looked back. 

Despite a no-quit 

attitude and gutsy 

performance by 

the young Oxford squad, they just couldn’t 

keep up with the Rams’ high-powered aerial 

attack. 

“We know Northbridge [now 7-1] is a really 

good team and we just wanted to see [our 

team] match their level and really try to play 

up to them today,” regarded head coach Mike 

Adams of his expectations and of his team’s 

effort. “I think we had moments where we 

did, and then some moments where we didn’t.” 

Sophomore quarterback Matt Faucher (7 

for 17, 90 yards, 1 interception) was the focal 

point of the Pirates’ offense, and though at 

times he struggled against the Rams, the 

team is in capable hands moving forward. 

“[He] is really picking it up and performing 

well. He’s stepping up and playing a big role 

there,” said Adams of his team’s offensive 

leader. 

Faucher also played good defense, intercepting 

Northbridge backup quarterback 

Rob Fraser early in the second half, but the 

Pirates 

could 

Jon Gouin photos 

Northbridge defensive tackle Tom 

Tabur plants Oxford quarterback Matt 

Faucher as he attempts to get a pass 

away during a 33-0 victory for the Rams. 

do little to move the ball. In all, the defense 

forced three turnovers — a fumble recovery 

and two interceptions) — and blocked two 

Northbridge extra point tries. 

“We have Tyler Barrie back at safety who’s 

become a really good help just getting down 

to the defense and making the right calls, 

helping us out,” said Adams of his defensive 

leader. 

Another bright spot for the Pirates was a 

lack of mental mistakes, being called for zero 

penalties in the game. 

The tough road for Oxford continues, 

though, and after Shepherd Hill on Nov. 2 the 

Pirates round out their 2012 schedule at 

Leicester (6-2) and versus Auburn (8-0) on 

Thanksgiving. The hopes will be for progression 

and maturation of the team’s young 

nucleus, and if so, the Pirates will be significantly 

improved in 2013. 

Oxford’s Matt Faucher kicks off to start the game against visiting Northbridge, which would end in a 33- 

0 loss. 

When it wasn’t quarterback Matt Faucher running the ball, he was handing it to junior halfback Zack 

Gorczynski for modest gains versus Northbridge.



ELECTION QUESTIONNAIRE 

Donald Bourque 

CHALLENGER, D-WEBSTER, 18TH WORCESTER DISTRICT 

WEBSTER, DOUGLAS, OXFORD, SUTTON 

As Election Day is next week, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 

Stonebridge Press has reached out to our local 

candidates on the State House level to get their 

“last words” out to their constituents before 

the big day. The following are 10 questions 

that deal with the issues at hand this election 

season. In the interest of fairness, the same 10 

questions were given to all the candidates, and 

the order at which they appear in this newspaper 

were chosen at random. 

What role, if any, should the state play in 

efforts to regionalize local services? If 

so, which services? 

“I see the need to regionalize fire and police 

department dispatch services and to operate 

multi-town animal shelters. We could 

achieve substantial cost savings and reduce 

duplication of resources. I think the state 

could offer some advice on best practices and 

on systems where this has already worked so 

we don’t have to start from scratch.” 

What are your thoughts on bringing casinos 

to the area? 

“As we all know, casinos have an upside and 

a downside. I support casinos for the business 

and economic development benefits 

they could bring to the area. As a state representative, 

I will work hard to mitigate the 

negative social side effects that casinos could 

generate so that our economy will benefit the 

most from their revenue.” 

Do you think the formula the state uses 

to determine Chapter 70 aid for school 

districts should be reworked? 

Donald Bourque 

“At this time I feel that the formula is working. 

Webster and Douglas schools, in particular, 

have benefited from Chapter 70 aid that 

took our economic situation into account 

and helped us plan and build a school to meet 

our students’ needs.” 

What legislation that was either voted 

down or sent to study would you like to 

see come to a vote in the next legislative 

session in January? What would be the 

first bill you would sponsor yourself 

when the new legislative session starts? 

“Staffing services being taxed for putting 

people to work in committee.” 

Do you believe there should be a requirement 

that people who wish to vote in 

Massachusetts must present some sort of 

identification? Why or why not? 

“No, I feel the system is working and could 

be very discriminatory towards those who 

could not obtain or afford an identification 

card.” 

Do you think illegal immigrants who 

wish to attend a state college or university 

should pay the in-state or out-of-state 

tuition rate? Why? 

“Colleges and universities shouldn’t admit 

illegal immigrants and our businesses 

shouldn’t hire them. The program our president 

currently has in place that allows young 

people to become legal will then allow them 

to participate and to declare their residence. 

They should then be subject to the same 

tuition requirements as any other student.” 

How would you promote an economy 

that both creates jobs and improves the 

district’s environment? 

“I would pull together an economic development 

council for the 18th Worcester District. 

It would include representatives from each 

town’s economic development commission, 

our chambers of commerce and key business 

leaders. I would hold a summit to put all of 

our needs and ideas on the table and then 

prioritize them. I would then take the lead in 

championing any needing legislative action 

on Beacon Hill.” 

What do you think you can do to create 

greater citizen involvement beyond voting? 

“Communication is the key to getting citizens 

involved. As an elected official, I have 

and will communicate the need for citizens 

to give input, serve actively on local committees 

and to not be hesitate to step up to take 

the lead on things that need to get done. 

Public service is very rewarding and I urge 

all to participate.” 

What is your stance on Question 2 — the 

“Death With Dignity Act”? 

“I am for this. A person should have the right 

to make decisions about their lives based on 

their long term well being and their personal 

religious beliefs.” 

From Keith Forest Brown, of Douglas, 

via e-mail: “One of the ballot questions 

at the polls this November is in reference 

to the medical use of marijuana. We have 

all read the pros and cons printed in the 

state election pamphlet mailed out 

recently. I would be curious to know how 

each of the candidates would vote on this 

issue and how they have arrived at their 

decision.” 

“We legalize Oxycontin with physician 

directed prescriptions. Why not do the same 

and let patients access marijuana which 

could be more effective and less harmful to 

their already stressed bodies? I support this 

question.” 

Officials urge caution with needle disposal 

DUDLEY — The Dudley Board of Health would like to inform 

Dudley residents about proper “Sharps” disposal. 

Effective July 1, the medical waste regulations will not allow 

the disposal of sharps in household trash. The following is a 

message regarding proper needle disposal. 

As of July 1, medical waste regulations will not allow the disposal 

of sharps in household trash. 

BE CAREFUL Protect yourself, your community, your environment 

and family and friends. The proper disposal of needles 

and syringes is important. 

BE SMART Use a sharps container. A sharps container is a 

single-use container that can be filled with used medical needles 

and then disposed of safely. These can be purchased at pharmacies, 

or medical supply stores, where you purchase your 

syringes, or can be ordered through the mail. These containers, 

when full, must be disposed of at a drop off center or through a 

medical mail back service. 

DO Visit a medical supply store or pharmacy to purchase 

sharps containers. Locally, Rite-Aid Pharmacy has sharps containers 

with pre-paid mailer packages. 

DO Call the Aids Action Committee Pharmacy Access Hotline 

at 1-800-988-5209 

To find out more about personal sharps containers. 

DO Check out these sharps mail back services. All provide a 

variety of container sizes and pre-paid mailing cartons: 

Medasend 1-800 200-3581 

Stericycle 1-800-355-8773 

MWDC 1-866-810-3000 

If you have any questions, please call the 

Board of Health at 508-949-8017. 

Local schools taking on 

‘Quiz Show’ challenge 

NEWS BRIEF 

BOSTON — Teams from Leicester, Auburn 

and Shepherd Hill Regional High Schools will 

head to Boston this weekend to see if they will 

appear on television. 

Nearly 100 teams from across Massachusetts 

will go to the WGBH-TV studios in Brighton 

Sunday, Nov. 4 for “Super Sunday,” the qualifying 

event for the fourth season of “High School 

Quiz Show.” The members of those teams will 

take a 100-question quiz to determine which 16 

schools will face off in this year’s televised competition. 

Produced and broadcast by WGBH, “High 

School Quiz Show” is an award-winning singleelimination 

academic team competition for public 

high school students in Massachusetts. 

The winning team will receive the “High School Quiz Show” 

trophy, commemorative plaques for each team member and 

coach, and an award of $250 toward the team or school. The 

team will then face off against the winning team from New 

Hampshire Public Television’s “Granite State Challenge.” 

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level Lions International Peace Poster and Youth 

Speech Competitions beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, at 

the Oxford Police Station. 

Lions Clubs annually sponsor the Peace Poster and 

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the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. 

The Peace poster contest is open to Oxford residents 

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CHALLENGER, D-CHARLTON, 6TH WORCESTER DISTRICT 

CHARLTON, DUDLEY, SOUTHBRIDGE, SPENCER 

As Election Day is next week, Tuesday, Nov. 

6, Stonebridge Press has reached out to our 

local candidates on the State House level to get 

their “last words” out to their constituents 

before the big day. The following are 10 questions 

that deal with the issues at hand this 

election season. In the interest of fairness, the 

same 10 questions were given to all the candidates, 

and the order at which they appear in 

this newspaper were chosen at random. 

What role, if any, should the state play 

in efforts to regionalize local services? If 


“As the representative of the 6th Worcester 

District, I would work with the state to develop 

incentives of funding and support to offer 

cities and towns that are looking to regionalize. 

Services like police dispatch, EMT services, 

the sharing of zoning and planning 

information, and animal control, are a few of 

the areas that could benefit by being regionalized.” 

What are your thoughts on bringing 

casinos to the area? 

“I believe that the citizens at a potential 

casino location should have the final say 

before a casino is built in their community, 

and I would support whatever direction the 

town chose. As your state representative, I 

will also work hard to make sure that we all 

understand the potentially negative social 

impacts of this kind of business and I would 

take steps to make sure that the business 

minimizes those impacts on their employees, 

residents and their families.” 




“I think that the state should continually 

increase aid to cities and towns to reduce our 

obligations to fund our schools. But, re-working 

the formula is like tugging on a spider 

web. If you pull too hard on one side, you 

could rip apart another side. The formula 

already takes into account the relative 

income of the population, which is the 

greater equalizer of the two factors determining 

the amount that the state determines 

a town can afford to pay.” 








“I would like to see the bill regarding the 

“do not call list” that would add political 

calls to the service, come to a vote. I believe 

that there is considerable irritation caused 

by these calls and telemarketers in general 

and it needs to stop. I’ve made sure to limit 

them in my campaign. 

For the future, I would sponsor legislation 

that would bring more regulation to those 

people who appear to be on the welfare roles 

for an extended period of time. I am studying 

the possibility of a review panel that could 

be set up wherein longtime recipients would 

have to appear before this panel and convince 

them that they should continue on the 

welfare roles. The board could also suggest 

alternatives for the recipient and it would 

play a key role in moving people off this 

assistance. For instance, people who had suffered 

continual health issues that were not 

drug or alcohol related, or who were in 

school or learning a skill would be allowed to 

continue. Those who could not convince the 

panel that they were moving ahead would be 

removed from the roles with some reasonable 

notice. I would also solicit proposals 

from the town councils and select boards in 

6th Worcester District, so as to better meet 

their needs.” 

Do you believe there should be a 

requirement that people who wish to 

vote in Massachusetts must present some 

sort of identification? Why or why not? 

“It’s simple — I’m opposed to any requirement 

that would discriminate against the 

right of any citizen of the 6th Worcester 

District or the Commonwealth or the United 

States of America to vote. I disagree with 

groups that target specific populations and 

intimidate them and try to prevent them 

from voting. I want to represent all the citizens 

in the district and I want them all to 

have a vote in the Nov. 6 election.” 





“Tuitions are based on residency, not 

immigration status, and we should require 

educational institutions to abide by the same 

laws as businesses and not hire or admit illegal 

immigrants. Today young residents who 

are unable to get legal citizenship but having 

been living here their whole lives are able to 

apply for special status through President 

Obama’s new program and I think that 

obtaining that status will remedy much of 

the issue.” 




“I am running for state representative in 

part because I see so many opportunities in 

this very question. We have wonderful old 

buildings that we could re-use, recreational 

opportunities that could be enhanced to play 

a bigger role in the economic engine of the 

area and renewable energy opportunities 

where we can retrofit and/or create new 

sources of clean, abundant energy. I’m proud 

that Massachusetts was recently rated the 

country’s most energy efficient state and our 

Green Communities programs are instrumental 

in that. All of these opportunities 

create jobs — some short term, some long 

term. And, the training that is needed for 

these jobs is part of what I hope to work on 

for the workforce of the future. As the state 

rep, I’ll help secure more work force grants 

to train employees in new skills and I’ll continue 

to support our schools and particularly 

our vocation schools just like I supported the 

recent Bay Path project. 



“I would create an event in each town in 

the district wherein all agencies of the local 

government could be accessed. All new residents 

could be invited to this event as well as 

the general public. In Charlton, when 

Overlook Independent residents began to 

move in, I initiated a ‘Meet and Greet’ at the 

Performing Arts Center. All department 

heads and committee chairs from the town 

attended and were ready to answer the new 

residents’ questions. They described what 

they did and new residents were invited to 

come to a meeting. It’s really important that 

our citizens understand that government is a 

24/7 service and that many excellent people 

work hard to make it effective.” 

What is your stance on Question 2 — 

the “Death With Dignity Act”? 

“Each question on the ballot presents the 

opportunity for an individual to make a personal 

decision in this great democracy of 

ours. I support Question 2 but want to be 

assured that adequate precautions are put in 

place.” 










decision.” 

“I would vote to support the limited use of 

medical marijuana with appropriate controls 

put in place including those suggested 

by our police departments who will be the 

enforcement agencies. My stepson suffered a 

skiing injury where his neck was broken. He 

was in severe pain and was prescribed medical 

marijuana; this improved the quality of 

his life by reducing the pain while he was 

recovering, and he was able to make a complete 

recovery.” 

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Ryan Fattman 

INCUMBENT, R-SUTTON, 18TH WORCESTER DISTRICT 

WEBSTER, DOUGLAS, OXFORD, SUTTON 

As Election Day is next week, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 

Stonebridge Press has reached out to our local 

candidates on the State House level to get their 

“last words” out to their constituents before 

the big day. The following are 10 questions 

that deal with the issues at hand this election 

season. In the interest of fairness, the same 10 

questions were given to all the candidates, and 

the order at which they appear in this newspaper 

were chosen at random. 

What role, if any, should the state play in 

efforts to regionalize their services? 

Which services? 

Local control is an important aspect for 

towns in Massachusetts, including Webster, 

Oxford, Douglas and Sutton. I was elected to 

the Sutton Board of Selectmen twice, and 

during my two terms we worked with other 

towns to regionalize some services like nursing, 

and water and sewer expansion. As 

autonomous towns, we took these actions to 

save money and preserve services for local 

residents. However, we did it without the 

state forcing us to take action. I do not 

believe the state should force regionalization 

upon towns. A better way to approach this 

issue is to have the State provide incentives 

for regionalizing services. If two towns 

agree to regionalize nursing or health services, 

the state should provide incremental 

increases in local aid. Before prioritizing 

regionalization, the state should concentrate 

on stopping unfunded mandates on towns. 

As a state representative, I have fought to end 

unfunded mandates on towns, and I successfully 

helped increase local aid lottery funds 

in fiscal 2012 by $369,269 to Webster, Douglas, 

Oxford and Sutton. 

What are your thoughts on bringing casinos 

to the area? 

“When the issue of casinos came before the 

Legislature, I fought for two things. First, 

local control; and second, no taxpayer 

bailouts of casinos. On local control, I fought 

to make sure each town could determine its 

own destiny. I worked across party lines to 

ensure that the people in a town where a 

casino is proposed are able to vote on 

whether a casino can come to their town, or 

not. My thoughts on a casino coming to our 

area is that each town deserves to vote on it, 

and my efforts as state representative have 

made that possible. Lastly, the people of 

Webster, Oxford, Douglas and Sutton should 

never be on the hook to bail out a casino. We 

must stop taxpayer-funded bailouts.” 




Ryan Fattman 

“Without question, the formula needs to be 

changed. Towns like Webster, Oxford, 

Douglas and Sutton are not receiving their 

fair share of education funding. Over the 

last two years, I have worked hard to 

increase local service funding. I was proud to 

co-sponsor budget amendment #483, which 

increased local aid and education funds by 

$369,269 in fiscal 2012 to Webster, Douglas, 

Oxford and Sutton. However, we must continue 

to do better. If I am re-elected, I will continue 

to work to increase education funding, 

reworking the formula to account more 

appropriately for results-based funding. 

Towns should not be penalized if they are 

doing a good job educating our kids. I have 

the support of both Democrat and 

Republican school committee members who 

I will continue to work with to improve the 

Chapter 70 aid formula.” 


down or sent to study would like to see 

come to a vote in the next legislative session 

in January? What would be the first 

bill you would sponsor yourself when 

the new legislative session starts? 

“This past legislative session I was successful 

in helping to stop EBT Welfare abuses, 

increasing local aid money, and fighting 

against tax increases. We have more to do on 

all fronts. First, I’d like to stop the ‘cash 

back/cash access’ on EBT Welfare to prevent 

abuses. I also want to see an ID placed on the 

EBT welfare card so that it cannot be used 

inappropriately. For example, I’d like to stop 

the EBT card from being traded or sold mischievously. 

Second, I’d like to continue to 

increase local aid funding so we can fund 

local services. Various proposals to do this 

were sent to studies. It’s time for action. 

Finally, rolling back the income tax to 5 percent 

is important to me because the people of 

Webster, Douglas, Oxford and Sutton overwhelmingly 

voted for this (nearly 70 percent 

in favor). There are also great economic benefits 

to rolling back the income tax to 5 percent. 

Suffolk University’s Beacon Hill 

Institute researched the issue and concluded 

that the roll back would create about 15,000 

jobs. The people of Webster, Douglas, Oxford 

and Sutton deserve those jobs and deserve 

their vote to be implemented. This will be 

one of my first pieces of legislation for the 

new session.” 

Do you believe there should be a requirement 

that people who wish to vote in 

Massachusetts must present some sort of 

identification? Why or why not? 

“Yes, I believe in and will vote for an ID 

requirement to vote. I co-sponsored a voter 

ID amendment to a piece of election legislation, 

but unfortunately it was defeated. 

There are few freedoms as important as the 

right to vote. Men and women sacrificed for 

that freedom, and the integrity of our voting 

process should always be preserved. We are 

required to show an ID to do many things, 

including registering a vehicle. The town of 

Bellingham recently passed a voter ID law 

that allows voters to also show a property tax 

or utility bill, Social Security card and other 

forms of ID. I think this makes sense and is 

reasonable to allow for flexibility for voters.” 





“I am adamantly opposed to in-state tuition 

for illegal immigrants because it encourages 

illegal immigration. Period. As someone 

who worked unloading trucks in early morning 

hours, then roofed houses during the day, 

and filed medical records at night to pay for 

my college and graduate school education, I 

think in-state tuition for illegal immigrants 

is an insult to working families and legal 

Americans trying to pay for school. As a legislator, 

I am trying to stop illegal immigration 

in Massachusetts, by penalizing businesses 

that hire illegal immigrants and stopping 

taxpayer funded benefits for illegal 

immigrants like healthcare and instate 

tuition. Massachusetts students should 

receive in-state tuition, not illegal immigrants. 

I support legal immigration, but I 

seek to stop the attraction of illegal immigration.” 

How are you going to promote an economy 

that both creates jobs and improves 

the district’s environment? 

“I am going to promote an economy that 

improves the district’s economic environment. 

This is why I was endorsed by the 

NFIB, the largest organization of small businesses 

in America. I was named a bi-partisan 

“Great 8 Legislator,” out of 200 legislators by 

the Restaurant & Business Alliance for my 

commitment to growing the Massachusetts 

economy and creating jobs. I have and will 

continue to improve the district’s economic 

environment by voting to keep tax and regulatory 

burdens low on businesses. I do not 

support increasing taxes. I have and will support 

policies that reduce energy costs so 

businesses have lower fixed costs and more 

money to hire people. As we do these things 

and build our economy, we can also help the 

environment by offering tax credits to companies 

who are environmentally responsible 

and employ sustainable resources. 

Companies can use these tax credits to get 

our economy moving, create jobs and hire 

people.” 



“I believe you create greater citizen involvement 

through engagement. During the 

course of this campaign and as a state representative, 

I have gone door-to-door to nearly 

every house in Webster, Oxford and Douglas 

to create greater citizen involvement in our 

democracy. I believe citizens need to know 

their elected officials, and elected officials 

need to know the people they represent. I go 

door-to-door so that I can earn people’s trust 

by having them know who I am and that I 

care about their futures. I also go door-todoor 

so people know how to contact me if 

they need help. I visit senior centers, schools 

and attend community events to engage people. 

I believe this approach of engagement 

helps increase citizen participation and 

involvement because it grows trust between 

people and their elected officials. 

I also think you increase citizen involvement 

by being positive. I am very sincere about 

working across party lines to get things 

accomplished. ‘People over party’ is my philosophy. 

I believe citizens get turned off by 

political partisanship and negativity, which 

reduces citizen involvement. I do not care if 

an idea is a Democrat idea or Republican 

idea. I care whether the idea is good or not. 

This is how I conduct myself as a state representative, 

and it is how I will represent the 

people of Webster, Oxford, Douglas and 

Sutton.” 


“Death With Dignity Act”? 

“As a raised Catholic and Christian, I am not 

in favor of doctor-prescribed suicide, which 

is Question 2. Doctor associations and disability 

groups are both allied in their opposition 

to this question because of the uncertainty 

that exists with it.” 

Keith Forrest Brown, of Douglas, via e- 

mail: “One of the ballot questions at the 

polls this November is in reference to the 

medical use of marijuana. We have all 

read the pros and cons printed in the 





decision.” 

“If medical marijuana becomes law in 

Massachusetts, it will not change federal law, 

which states medical marijuana is an illegal 

substance. Federal law supersedes 

Massachusetts law under every circumstance. 

This means someone purchasing or 

selling medical marijuana can still be arrested, 

convicted and sent to federal prison for 

many years. California passed a similar law 

years ago, and the federal government still 

arrests and imprisons California residents 

and businesses purchasing and selling medical 

marijuana. While I am not opposed to 

the concept of medical marijuana, I am 

opposed to the current medical marijuana 

ballot question because I do not want to create 

a law that will send the people I represent 

to prison.” 

Bay Path students design successful fundraiser 

BAY PATH 


to make a difference in the community,” 

said Gabrielle Nabozny, of 

Webster. 

“We’re not really known for 

things,” added Heather Oslowski of 

Charlton. “We wanted to show what 

we can do.” 

The first samples came out this 

month and were on display at Bay 

Path’s annual open house last week, 

and they tag-teamed with the cosmetology 

program’s earlier pink 

hair extensions fundraiser. But the 

group also plans to reach out to the 

community to spread the word. 

“I feel they’re setting a precedent 

for the years to come,” said teacher 

Dawn Wilson. “Other shops are also 

doing it. … Hopefully, everyone will 

be aware of it.” 

Of the six students present 

Thursday morning, Oct. 26, four 

already had family connections to 

cancer. Nabozny said her mother 

had been doing all the right things, 

taking care of herself, her diet, 

watching for the signs, but found 

breast cancer anyway 10 years later. 

Fellow Webster resident Brittany 

Singelais said the same thing of her 

grandmother, who is fighting it 

now. 

“To help out in any way possible 

is a very big impact, even the littlest 

help,” Singelais observed. 

National Denim Day is an annual 

fundraiser in which people pledge 

to donate $5 to the American 

Cancer Society and wear jeans 

sometime that stands out during 

the month of October. 

“Any day during the month will 

work, especially if you choose a day 

that makes it more special for 

everyone,” www.denimday.com 

states. “For example, if your company 

already observes casual 

Fridays, you may want to hold your 

event on another day of the week.” 

The month as a whole is considered 

National Breast Cancer 

Awareness Month, and this campaign 

is aimed at that illness, but 

ACS funds research into most 

forms of cancer. The Society is also 

the beneficiary of the Southbridge 

Relay for Life, an annual June event 

sponsored in part by this newspaper. 

Breast cancer specifically is the 

target for the annual Festival of 

Giving Trees, which is being held 

the first weekend in December and 

benefits the Silent Spring Institute, 

Mass. Breast Cancer Coalition and 

Harrington Hospital’s Cancer 

Center. 

“Many people are now looking at 

our increasingly polluted environment 

as a possible culprit” in breast 

cancer, the Silent Spring website 

states. “Breast cancer incidence in 

the United States has risen since 

World War II, when industry began 

pumping out pesticides, plastics, 

solvents and other chemicals, leaving 

residues in our air, water, and 

soil. Laboratory studies suggest 

that many of these chemicals may 

cause breast tumors, hasten their 

growth, or leave mammary glands 

more vulnerable to carcinogens.” 

While there’s no solitary cause of 

breast cancer, research is finding 

numerous factors are involved. 

Besides the presence of certain 

high-risk genes (most famously, 

ones called BRCA-1 and BRCA-2, 

which account for about 10 percent 

of the cases), more and more evidence 

is linking it to high exposure 

to estrogen and various chemicals 

that mimic it. Estrogen is natural, 

but most of the mimics are manmade 

and can be found a very wide 

array of products including many 

plastics, cosmetics, some kinds of 

fabric, and other things. 

“[M]ost chemicals — including 

most in common use — have never 

been tested for their carcinogenicity 

in animals, and so it is not known 

whether they might cause mammary 

gland tumors or other tumors,” 

another Silent Spring page states 

while introducing its database of 

chemicals that have shown some 

impact in “at least one study.” 

The database is at http://sciencereview.silentspring.org/mam 

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UPCOMING EVENTS 

PAJAMA DRIVE 

The Daughters of Isabella-Bernadette 

Circle #709 is sponsoring a Pajama Drive for 

needy children in the Webster School System. 

Children in grades K through 12 will benefit 

from your donations of pajamas, T-shirts, 

socks, slipper socks, etc. Drop-off locations 

are Sacred Heart Church, East Main St., 

Webster after all Masses from now until 

Thanksgiving and Jeanne’s Hair Loft, 244 

Main St., Webster. For more information, 

please call Sharon Whalen at 508-410-0208. 

MONTHLY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT 

The monthly meeting of the Daughters of 

Isabella-Bernadette Circle #709 will be held 

on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the Guadalupe Chapel at 

Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be celebrated 

for deceased members at 6:30 p.m. followed 

by the meeting. 

For more information, please call Linda 

Paquette at 508-949-1218. 

Make checks payable to: Bernadette Circle 

No. 709, P.O. Box 201, Webster, MA 01570. 

Contacts: Jan Caouette, 508-887-2215; Suzanne 

Clearwater, 774-230-0669 or 508-943-4579, 

Bernadette Langlois, 508-943-8047.




Peter Durant 

INCUMBENT, R-SPENCER, 6TH WORCESTER DISTRICT 

CHARLTON, DUDLEY, SOUTHBRIDGE, SPENCER 

As Election Day is next week, Tuesday, Nov. 

6, Stonebridge Press has reached out to our 

local candidates on the State House level to get 

their “last words” out to their constituents 

before the big day. The following are 10 questions 

that deal with the issues at hand this 

election season. In the interest of fairness, the 

same 10 questions were given to all the candidates, 

and the order at which they appear in 

this newspaper were chosen at random. 

What role, if any, should the state play 

in efforts to regionalize local services? If 


“A limited one. One of the things that we 

need to make sure of in the Legislature is 

that we are careful about what we mandate 

our cities and towns do. Regionalization of 

local services needs to take place on a local 

level when cities and towns themselves recognize 

the value and mutual benefit of working 

together. 

One issue that I regularly hear about is the 

growing push to regionalize housing authorities. 

This is a prime example of why state 

mandates are dangerous, because every 

argument I have heard has been from towns 

who know their residents best and who advocate 

that they can provide the best services 

locally. We should not ignore this and force 

these towns into a regional arrangement 

that is not in their best interest.” 

What are your thoughts on bringing 

casinos to the area? 

“I believe the chances of bringing a casino 

to our district are very slim given the way in 

which the three casino districts are divided 

in the state. That being said, should a casino 

or slot parlor license be awarded to an entity 

within the district, it will be up to the local 

communities to approve this arrangement 

and negotiate the appropriate agreements. 

My job as a state representative is to ensure 

that the process is followed with proper oversight 

as outlined in the legislation passed 

last year.” 




“Absolutely. In fact, I have joined a growing 

bipartisan coalition of legislators calling for 

the modification of this formula. The problem 

with modifying the formula however, 

comes down to funding. Unfortunately, if the 

Legislature cannot increase the funding 

overall, then reworking the formula will simply 

pick new winners and losers. Some districts 

will have their funding increased in 

the new formula and some will have it 

decreased. Those with decreases will, rightfully 

so, implore their representatives and 

senators to oppose any new funding scheme 

and will doom the process. We need to work 

to find a solution that is palatable to all districts, 

which is the real balancing act.” 

Peter Durant 







“There are a number of bills that we have 

ready to file at the beginning of the new session. 

Some of them are bills that did not 

make it through the process last term for one 

reason or another, others are new. Of those, 

my priority is legislation that will eliminate 

the minimum corporate tax for small businesses 

in the start-up phase. This $500 tax 

can mean a lot to those small organizations 

that are just starting out and struggling to 

employ people and make ends meet. In addition, 

adding cost effective health care plans 

to the current list of available options is an 

important issue for a number of people who 

fall through the cracks. These highdeductible, 

low-premium plans fill a specific 

need for those who make too much to qualify 

for Mass Health, but do not make enough to 

afford insurance plans currently available. 

We also have legislation prepared to help 

protect our public safety community by 

rewarding them for skills upgrades and 

training.” 

Do you believe there should be a 

requirement that people who wish to 

vote in Massachusetts must present some 

sort of identification? Why or why not? 

“Yes. I, along with the overwhelming 

majority of the public, believe there should 

be a requirement to show ID to vote. Voting 

in America is arguably the most sacred right 

we have, and is something that people the 

world over wish for. To ensure a completely 

fair and legal system, we must have a mechanism 

available to verify the identity of 

those voting. In today’s modern society ID’s 

are required for everything from buying 

alcohol and tobacco, to boarding an airplane 

and renting a car; is exercising the right to 

vote any less important?” 





“I do not favor in-state tuition for those 

here illegally. I do not believe that we should 

reward bad behavior by giving taxpayer benefits 

to those who break the law. Rewarding 

those who cheat the system and enter this 

country illegally is an incredible disservice 

to those who wait in line through the complicated 

bureaucratic process of legal immigration 

to come to our country the right way.” 




“Job creation and improving the economy 

are the most important issues we face today. 

While there are a number of issues that we 

passed in the legislature during this term, 

there is still more to be done. Within the 

space constraints allowed here, I will outline 

broad strokes, but my complete plan can be 

viewed at www.electdurant.com. 

Overall, the role of the government in the 

economy is to foster an environment where 

businesses can grow and succeed. To do that 

we need to accomplish a few goals: 

1. Lower business costs and regulatory 

burdens to encourage the creation and 

expansion of business. 

2. Increase collaboration among business 

and education to ensure that local vocational 

schools and colleges are providing relevant 

training for local jobs and demographics. 

3. Repair and improve our infrastructure 

so people and products can move easily 

throughout the state. 

4. Improve our energy portfolio. With the 

fourth highest electrical rates in the country 

Massachusetts is at a competitive disadvantage 

with most other states. Providing more 

energy options, including renewable 

options, will lower costs for residents and 

businesses alike.” 



“Keeping citizens engaged is one of the 

most difficult things we do as legislators. 

People have busy lives; with the time constraints 

and demands of modern life we 

often do not have time to personally interact 

with our government. I have looked to provide 

opportunities for citizens to become 

involved and engaged more on their terms. 

First, we conducted a series of roundtable 

discussions open to the public soliciting 

input on the issues that face us. We also send 

out quarterly newsletters to keep people 

informed on current events at the State 

House and in the district. 

In addition, I have gone into the public 

schools to teach our students about the workings 

of government. We speak about the legislative 

process and discussed current bills. 

It is important to inform students they have 

a voice. 

Finally, we actively reach out to local citizens 

when a bill arises in their particular 

field of expertise. I seek the insight from professionals 

with the experience and background 

in a particular field before I make 

major legislative decisions. 

My commitment is to be accessible to 

everyone in the district and it is a commitment 

I take very seriously.” 


the “Death with Dignity Act”? 

“I will be voting no on this bill. The problem 

that I have is not necessarily the issue of 

someone making an individual choice. 

Instead what concerns me is that we all are 

being asked to make a decision on an incredibly 

complicated bill on the basis of a catchy 

campaign slogan: ‘Death with Dignity.’ 

This is an incredibly complex issue that 

should be examined and debated in an appropriate 

setting, where the bill can be amended 

and potential unintended consequences of 

this legislation can be discussed.” 










decision.” 

“As with ballot Question 2, I will be voting 

no on this issue. While I do believe that the 

use of marijuana can be beneficial for certain 

medical uses, and overall I am not 

opposed to its use, I feel the legislation is 

poorly written and lacks specific safeguards. 

The question, as currently written, is similar 

to the law enacted in the State of 

California where a recent study shows widespread 

abuse. Most notably, a recent study 

found that 70 percent of all young adults 

using marijuana in California do so by way 

of prescription. 

This bill must be tightened to include a 

specific list of illnesses and conditions 

where the use of marijuana would be 

allowed. It will be easier to expand a stringent 

law on the books as we gain experience 

rather than attempting to add restrictions to 

a weak bill. We need to make sure that specific 

safeguards are in place, and that the potential 

for abuse of such a law is kept as low as 

possible. As with ballot Question 2, I feel that 

this is best accomplished within the 

Legislature where we can debate the bill, 

amend it, and make it as strong as possible.” 

Rash of local fires prompts Red Cross officials to speak out 

SAFETY 


donations. We did become 

concerned about whether 

we’d be ready for the [fall and 

winter] fire season, due to all 

of the summer fires.” 

Fortunately, the community 

responded to the local 

chapter’s call for donations. 

“But we are always looking 

for more help,” said Leaks. 

“You never know what fires 

or other emergencies may 

come.” 

As examples, Leaks cited 

the massive power outages 

POLICE 

and other effects of 2011’s 

Tropical Storm Irene and 

rare October snowstorm. 

“We are always ready, and 

do have the support of the 

National American Red 

Cross,” said Leaks. 

While victim support following 

a disaster is largely a 

target of the American Red 

Cross, prevention education 

is also a part of the overall 

mission. 

“We want to make sure 

that everyone is following 

Red Cross fire safety tips and 

making emergency plans for 

their families,” she said. 

In Spencer, where there 

have been six major fires 

since June 1, Chief Robert 

Parsons urged that residents 

heed both the safety guidelines 

provided by the Red 

Cross and local fire departments. 

“People really need to pay 

attention to electrical outlet 

overloading,” said Parsons. 

“Especially when using 

appliances and electrical 

chords.” 

The chief said electrical 

overloading has been an element 

in several fires investigated 

within the town lately. 

He said that cigarettes, 

though more fire-safe than in 

the past, still pose a risk. 

“Even though they are supposed 

to be fire-safe we are 

finding they aren’t as fire 

safe as we thought,” said 

Parsons. 

Both Parsons and Leaks 

stressed that ensuring smoke 

and carbon monoxide detectors 

are working is paramount 

to avoiding a tragedy, 

especially in the fall and winter 

season where equipment 

like wood and pellet stoves 

and generators are in use. 

“Wood stoves should be 

cleaned and inspected by a 

certified chimney sweep and 

they need be cleaned very 

often,” said Parsons. 

The Red Cross, which 

responds to 170 home fires a 

day, urges people to take the 

right steps to stay safe – keep 

items than can catch fire at 

least three feet away from 

heat producing appliances 

like space heaters; never 

smoke in bed; talk to children 

about the dangers of 

fire, matches and lighters 

and keep them out of reach; 

stay home while food is cooking 

and remain attentive and 

alert. 

A complete list of fire safety 

tips can be found online at 

www.redcross.org. 

“We have a lot of interactive 

tools on that website, to 

try and make fire safety and 

prevention fun for people, 

because we know it isn’t 

always,” said Leaks. 

As the temperatures drop 

and people spend more time 

indoors, engaging with those 

online tools and following 

the Red Cross’ tips could save 

your home, your pets – or 

your life. 

WEBSTER POLICE 

ARRESTS 

Oct. 14 

Charles T. Burrows, 37, 73 

Babula Rd., Thompson, 

Conn. Operating under influence 

of liquor, negligent 

operation of motor vehicle, 

failing to use care/cautionstart/stop/turn/back. 

Oct. 16 

Robert P. Layte, 53, 38 Ash 

St. Webster. Possession Class 

B Drug. 

Jonathan F. Greenwood, 18, 

4 Goddard St.Webster. 

Warrant arrests. 

Arthur J. Stebbins, 43, 45 

Roy St. Whitinsville. 

Operating motor vehicle 

with suspended license, subsequent 

offence, unregistered 

motor vehicle, possession 

open container of alcohol 

in motor vehicle, false 

name to a police officer. 

Oct. 18 

Sarah K. Guinan, 29, 8 

Chestnut St., Dudley. 

Warrant arrest. 

Jonathan Roland Groleau, 

32, Disorderly conduct, 

resisting arrest, possession 

class B drug, disturbing the 

peace. 

Oct. 19 

Shaun P. Murphy, 17, 47 Old 

Worcester Rd., Webster. 

Disorderly conduct, resisting 

arrest. 

Robert D. Gilchrest, 17, 291 

Main St., Webster. Assault 

and battery with dangerous 

weapon. 

Oct. 20 

Terry Penkala, 29, 310 

Thompson Rd., Webster. 

Operating under influence of 

liquor, leaving scene of property 

damage, negligent operation 

of motor vehicle. 

Nathan A. Lynch, 37, 292 

Dresser Hill Rd., Dudley. 

Operating motor vehicle 

with suspended license, failing 

to stop for police, operating 

under influence of liquor, 

negligent operation of motor 

vehicle, unlicensed operation 

of motor vehicle, possession 

class B drug, subsequent 

offense, marked lanes 

violation, passing violation, 

motorcycle lanes violation, 

speeding in violation special 

regulation. 

Oct. 21 

John M. Reznikow, 18, 26 

Cutler St., Webster. Disorder 

conduct. 

Christian Brian Such, 22, 

55 Pleasant St., Webster. 

Disorderly conduct, subsequent 

offence, disturbing the 

peace, subsequent offence, 

domestic assault and battery, 

wantonly injuring real or 

personal property. 

DUDLEY POLICE 

ARRESTS 

Oct. 14 

Genevieve Nyarko, 37, 12 

Eagle Dr., Dudley. Out of 

agency warrant. 

Richard R. Guerin, Jr., 42, 

43 Sylvestri Rd., Dudley. 

Assault and battery, firearm 

without FID card in possession, 

firearm, stored improperly. 

Oct. 15 

Jacob Robert Diaz, 21, 25 

Alton Dr., Dudley. Out of 

agency warrant. 

Oct. 16 

15 year old juvenile. 

Assault and battery, assault 

and battery with dangerous 

weapon. 

Oct. 17 

Derrick D. Amoh, 31, 7 

Oxford Ave., Dudley, MA. 

Dudley PD Warrant. 

Alisha Remillard 17, 7 

Fairview Ave., Dudley, MA. 

Dudley PD Warrant. 

Oct. 19 

Samantha Tavano, 18, 201 

Capes Trl., W. Barnstable, 

MA. Receiving stolen property 

+$250. 

Emily L. Fitzgerald, 18, 13 

Emerson Way, Salem, NH. 

Receiving stolen property 

+$250. 

Oct. 20 

Vanessa B. Krasnecky, 22, 1 

Beacon Dr., Out of Area, MA. 

Speeding, license no in possession 

(3) Out of agency 

warrants.



VIEWPOINT 

Questions about shoplifting 

The reading of 

police logs continues 

to result in 

questions for this 

column. 

Recently, I was 

once again asked 

about the charge of 

shoplifting. The 

person wondered 

what it meant to be 

charged with 

shoplifting by 

“asportation.” She 

asked for some 

CHIEF’S 

CORNER 

STEVE 

WOJNAR 

clarification on this 

issue. 

Shoplifting, under 

Massachusetts 

General Laws 

Chapter 266 Section 

30A, contains a number 

of ways a person 

can commit a violation. 

Asportation is 

one of these terms 

and it is contained in 

the first section of 

this law. It is defined 

by Webster’s 

Dictionary as “The act of 

carrying a thing away; the 

removing of a thing from one 

place to another.” This is the 

common offense which most 

people associate with 

shoplifting. The definition 

can be rather complex, however; 

it generally involves 

intentionally taking possession 

of an item and carrying 

it away from the place in 

which it is stored. The most 

common example of this is 

when a person goes into a 

store, takes an item, and 

leaves without paying for it. 

The shoplifting statute does 

contain many other charges 

as well. They include concealment, 

altering merchandise, 

label switching, and 

more. The mere act of taking 

an item and placing it in your 

pocket, without leaving the 

store, could possibly be considered 

as shoplifting. If you 

take the price tag off one 

item and place it on another, 

it can also qualify as a violation 

under this section. 

Shoplifting costs the retail 

industry billions of dollars 

each year and the losses are 

passed on to the paying customers. 

Penalties can include 

a fine or jail time, depending 

on the value of the item. 

Police officers also have a 

statutory right of arrest for 

this charge without a warrant. 

Thanks again for your 

questions and comments. 

Please send them to me at the 

Dudley Police Department 71 

West Main St. Dudley, MA 

01571 or e-mail at 

swojnar@dudleypolice.com. 

Opinions expressed in this 

weekly column are those of 

Chief Wojnar only and unless 

clearly noted, do not reflect the 

ideas or opinions of any other 

organization or citizen. 

Tips to cut home energy costs 

With cold weather fast approaching 

and fuel prices on the rise, it’s 

time to take a proactive role to keep 

costs down to size. 

From making your house cozy 

warm to reducing household hot 

water use, the following tips are 

geared toward efficient fuel usage, 

which can translate into impressive 

savings! 

*** 

Numbers game: It’s no secret setting 

the thermostat lower can 

reduce home heating fuel use. Here 

are the numbers According to the 

Dept of Energy: For every degree 

you lower the dial, expect to save 

from 1 percent to 3 percent of your 

heating bill. Better yet, lowering it 

five degrees for four hours a day 

can add up to a 10 percent savings! 

*** 

Rising temperatures: While 

you’re turning down the thermostat, 

why not turn up your internal 

thermostat to multiply the savings 

effect? Donning a lightweight, long 

sleeved shirt averages two degrees 

of warmth, while putting on a 

heavy or wool sweater can propel 

your warmth quota four degrees! 

*** 

In hot water: Families typically 

use more hot water in winter 

months and heating up the water 

can account for nearly 15 percent of 

total household energy costs. 

Lowering the temperature on the 

hot water heater to 120 degrees can 

add up to substantial savings 

TAKE 

THE 

HINT 

KAREN 

TRAINOR 

throughout the winter. Some manufacturers 

set water heater thermostats 

at 140 degrees, while most 

households only require 120 

degrees. According to the U.S. Dept 

of Energy, each 10 degree reduction 

in water temperature, you can save 

between 3 to 5 percent in energy 

costs. Another benefit? Reducing 

your water temperature to 120 

degrees also slows mineral buildup 

and corrosion in your water heater 

and pipes — helping the water 

heater operate at its maximum efficiency 

to last longer. 

*** 

Unplugged: The average family 

has 40 “phantom” or “standby” 

electronics that sap energy 24/7 as 

long as they are plugged in. 

Unplugging these phantom energy 

users or connecting them to a 

power strip that can easily be 

turned off when not in use, saves 10 

percent of a typical family’s electricity 

use. 

*** 

Most moisture: Did you know a 

humidifier can boost the effect of 

heating? Moist air retains heat better 

than dryer air, which translates 

into lower fuel costs! 

*** 

Laundry list: Doing laundry 

takes its toll on water usage and hot 

and warm water cycles use more 

fuel than you might think. Save 

money by buying a cold water 

detergent and doing all your laundry 

in cold water. Typical savings 

realized by a family of five is up to 

$250 annually. 

*** 

Shower switch: Switch out a hot 

bath for a shower. While a long, hot 

bath is tempting, remember, it will 

almost triple your cost over a shower 

as more water is used and must 

be heated. To save even more on hot 

water costs, replace showerheads 

with low flow models. 

*** 

Duct work: Studies show if you 

have non insulated ducts that run 

through attics, cellars or other 

unheated spaces, heated air can be 

reduced by 60 percent before it 

reaches the room to be heated! 

Insulating duct is a cost effective 

fix. Small leaks in the ducts also 

allow heated air to escape. The remedy 

is as simple as applying metallic 

duct tape or a spray sealant. 

*** 

Free inspections: It costs nothing 

to do a vent check, but it can lower 

heating costs. If you have baseboards, 

make sure they are fully 

open and operable. Move any furniture 

or drapes that could be blocking 

warm air flow. Vents or baseboards 

that are even partially 

blocked result in an unnecessary 

hike in heating costs. 

*** 

Shut it up: Did you know leaving 

your chimney flue open when not 

in use is the same thing as opening 

your window several inches? You 

should also make sure your dryer 

vent closes properly to keep cold air 

from coming in. 

*** 

Air flow: According to the US 

Dept of Energy, the inexpensive 

task of changing your furnace air 

filter monthly or whenever it’s 

dirty permits a better flow of air 

through your heating system. A 

clogged filter greatly decreases the 

furnace’s efficiency and makes it 

work harder. 

In addition, a clean filter reduces 

the strain on your furnace, which 

can extend its life. 

*** 

Fan folly: During the winter 

months, use your stove and bathroom 

fans sparingly, as they 

remove precious warm air from the 

room. Obviously, you’ll want to use 

a vent to dispel moisture in the 

bathroom, but there’s usually no 

need to switch on the vent fan every 

time you put on the bathroom light. 

Ditto for a kitchen fan vent. Use it 

periodically while cooking; do not 

leave it on constantly unless smoke 

is an issue. 

*** 

Win Dinner for Two at the 

Publick House — Your tips can win 

you a great dinner for two at the 

historic Publick House Historic Inn 

in Sturbridge! Simply send in a 

hint to be entered into a random 

drawing. One winner per month 

will win a fabulous dinner for two 

(a $60 value) at the renowned 

restaurant, located on Route 131 

across the town common in historic 

Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business 

of dispensing tips, not inventing 

them (although I can take credit 

for some), I’m counting on you 

readers out there to share your best 

helpful hints! 

Do you have a helpful hint or 

handy tip that has worked for you? 

Do you have a question regarding 

household or garden matters? If so, 

why not share them with readers of 

The Southbridge Evening News? 

Send questions and/or hints to: 

Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge 

Evening News, 25 Elm St., 

Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail 

kdrr@aol.com. Hints are entered 

into a drawing for dinner for two at 

the historic Publick House Inn. 

For more great hints, tune into 

Take the Hint! one minute snippet 

tips aired twice daily on ORC FM 

98.9. And for more tips and talk, be 

sure to listen to my live hour long 

show from 9 to 10 a.m. each Friday 

on WARE 1250. 

New technology to sell old antiques 

Editor’s Note: This is the first part in a 

two-part series. 

As I near a quarter century of helping 

people sell their estate contents, 

antiques and collectibles, I’ve seen 

technology change many aspects of the 

antiques business. 

Like the antiques themselves, sometimes 

older is better and the tried and true 

methods still work. 

In the 1980’s and before, serious collectors 

would look at the offerings at local 

auctions to see if there was anything they 

might want to add to their collections. 

They would be competing with dealers 

who also wanted these items for their 

shop, antique co-op booth or to sell at 

antique shows. Dealers might be at a different 

auction every night to keep up with 

demand. 

Dealers often resold their acquisitions to 

other dealers at a markup. Items often 

changed hand several times before they 

ANTIQUES, 

COLLECTIBLES 

& ESTATES 

WAYNE 

TUISKULA 

reached their final buyer. 

Items were resold to other 

antique dealers so often that 

a joke of the time said that 

three antique dealers were 

trapped on a deserted island 

with one antique chair and 

they all made a living. 

Antique furniture was a 

big seller at auctions during 

this time. Bidding was very 

competitive and even pieces 

that were painted or had a 

rough finish sold well. The 

buyers would either refinish 

the pieces or bring them to a 

furnisher refinisher. 

Most local antique dealers 

set up at the Brimfield Antique Flea Market 

during this time. Pickers and dealers would 

empty out the contents of an entire estate to 

sell at Brimfield. One dealer told me that he 

had to drive back to northern New England 

to restock after most of his inventory was 

depleted during the first day of sales. These 

dealers from all along the East Coast and 

Midwest with loaded trucks were selling to 

buyers from throughout the world. We sold 

a chair to an Austrian couple that was filling 

a container with furniture. Our chair 

went in the container and was shipped to 

Austria. At the time, we also sold antiques 

in a little shop in Charlton. Three buyers 

from California brought a tractor-trailer 

with them and bought about a third of the 

inventory in our shop to sell back in 

California. 

Brimfield is composed of multiple fields 

with staggered opening times. By the time 

the gates for a new field opened there was 

usually a crowd of hundreds waiting to 

rush through and buy things. People had 

signs or wore T-shirts saying they were 

looking for everything from gambling memorabilia 

to phonograph horns. People would 

move by quickly asking if you had baseball 

items, miniature license plates, cast iron 

cookware, etc. 

Many of the same dealers are still there 

and buyers still travel great distances to 

attend but Brimfield has changed since 

these times. The Internet has been a big factor. 

First there were newsgroups where people 

could sell antiques. Then online antique 

shops appeared. eBay was founded in 1995 

and offers people another option to buy and 

sell items. Some of the people who used to 

race through the fields of Brimfield now 

search for items from the comfort of their 

own homes. 

To be continued … 

Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula 

Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass 

Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Sales 

and Appraisal Services www.centralmassauctions.com 

(508-612-6111), info@centralmassauctions.com. 

Still time to set up owner-only 401(k) for 2012 

If you’re a small-business 

owner, with no full-time 

employees (except possibly 

your spouse or business partner), 

you’re probably used to taking 

care of just about everything 

on your own. 

So, if you’re thinking of establishing 

a retirement plan — and 

you should — you might also be 

attracted to “going solo” with an 

“Owner-only” 401(k). 

An Owner-only 401(k), sometimes 

known as an Individual 401(k), has 

been around for a few years now, 

and has proven quite popular — 

and with good reason. This plan is 

easy to establish, easy to administer 

and, most importantly, gives you 

many of the same benefits enjoyed 

by employees of a company that 

offers a traditional 401(k) plan. 

These benefits include the following: 

FINANCIAL 

FOCUS 

MIKE 

TUOMALA 

Tax deferred earnings — Your 

earnings aren’t taxed as they accumulate. 

Tax deductible contributions — 

An Owner-only 401(k) consists of 

two components — salary deferral 

and profit sharing contributions, 

both of which are generally 100 percent 

tax deductible. If you choose to 

make Roth salary deferrals to your 

Owner-only 401(k), your contributions 

aren’t deductible, but you 

won’t pay taxes on your earnings, 

provided you don’t take withdrawals 

until you’re 59 1/2 and it’s 

been five years since your first year 

of Roth deferral. 

Variety of investment choices — 

You can choose to fund your Owneronly 

401(k) with a wide range of 

investments. And you can construct 

an investment mix that’s appropriate 

for your risk tolerance and longterm 

goals. 

Furthermore, an Owner-only 

401(k) can potentially allow you to 

make greater contributions, at an 

identical income level, than other 

small-business retirement plans, 

such as a SEP IRA. In 2012, you can 

defer up to $17,000, or $22,500 if 

you’re 50 or older (as long as you 

don’t exceed 100 percent of your 

income). Then, in addition, you can 

make a profit-sharing contribution 

equal to 25 percent of your income 

(slightly less if you are unincorporated). 

So, by combining the salary 

deferral and profit-sharing components, 

you can potentially contribute 

up to $50,000 to your Owneronly 

401(k) in 2012, or $55,000 if 

you’re 50 or older. And these figures 

are doubled if your spouse also contributes 

to the Owner-only 401(k). 

However, you’re not obligated to 

contribute anything to your plan. 

So, if your business is slow one 

year, you might scale back your 

contributions, or put in nothing at 

all. Then, when business picks up 

again, you can get back toward contributing 

whatever you can afford, 

up to the maximum. 

Clearly, the Owner-only 401(k) 

can offer you some key advantages 

in building resources for retirement. 

But it’s not the only smallbusiness 

retirement plan on the 

market, so, before you make a decision, 

you may want to consult with 

your tax and financial advisors to 

determine if an Owner-only 401(k) 

is indeed the right plan for you. 

But don’t wait too long. You’ll 

have to establish your Owner-only 

401(k) by Dec. 31 if you want to 

receive any tax deductions for 2012. 

And in any case, the sooner you 

start putting money away, the faster 

the progress you will make toward 

the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. 

This article was written by 

Edward Jones for use by your local 

Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 

Michael Tuomala, the local Edward 

Jones Financial Advisor, may be 

contacted at his Oxford office at 

(508)-987-5327 or by e-mail at 

michael.tuomala@edwardjones.com



Halloween not only holiday celebrated on Oct. 31 

HALLOWEEN 


Haynes, owner of Some Enchanted 

Evening, this year’s holiday is particularly 

personal. 

“It will be the first Samhain since 

my father passed. I thought he’d 

live to 90, and he surprised me. All 

of us, really,” she said. She’ll set up 

an altar in his memory “and tell 

him the things I need to tell him. … 

I truly believe he’s one of those people 

who will make himself known.” 

In Pagan tradition, that’s possible 

because the “veil between the 

worlds” is thinnest on Samhain. 

Citing Llewelyn’s annual Witch’s 

Calendar, Southbridgian Nancy 

Shields observed that the actual 

date this year is Nov. 7, since that’s 

the halfway point between Mabon 

(the Autumnal Equinox) and Yule 

(the Winter Solstice), although the 

day is often celebrated on Oct. 31. 

She noted the modern Pagan calendar 

is actually a blending of two 

ancient systems: the Germanic tradition 

of celebrating the solstices 

and equinoxes, and the 

Celtic tradition of celebrating the 

RE-ELECT 

“cross-quarter” days (those 

halfway between solstices and 

equinoxes). 

Combined, they give eight major 

holidays, termed “sabbats” — Yule 

(Dec. 21), Imbolc (Feb. 2), Ostara 

(March 21), Beltane (May 1), 

Midsummer (June 21), 

Lughnasadh/Lammas (Aug. 1), 

Mabon (Sept. 21) and Samhain. 

Pagans also often gather on the 13 

full moon nights annually (termed 

“esbats”), although actual practices 

vary somewhat among groups. 

Often, those who are first discovering 

Pagan ideas and practices 

participate in groups that are more 

ritually-oriented and even hierarchal 

(with formal initiations, 

priestesses and priests, for example), 

and some of the beginner 

books talk about ritual tools, ranks 

and ceremonies at length. But it’s 

common for people to evolve into 

more eclectic, personal and informal 

ways of expressing themselves 

over time. 

“There are many, many, many 

Pagan paths. If you need a path 

with signposts on it, you can find 

one,” Shields said. “But our connection 

to the divine should be personal, 

and no one has the right, ability 

or authority to stand between us 

and the divine.” 

Diane Nuckle, an herbalist and 

former owner of Sturbridge’s 

Earth Spirits, agreed, noting she 

wasn’t particularly ritualistic to 

start with. She said she used to do 

“light ceremony,” with drumming, 

singing and the like with a few 

friends, but now tends to just “live 

with the plants” and thank them for 

their gifts as a routine lifestyle. 

Although Nuckle said her practice 

is influenced by Native 

American ideas, the ideas that 

humans have a kinship with 

Earth’s other species, can communicate 

with Nature, that Nature’s 

resources are gifts not property, and 

that we are responsible for how we 

treat Earth exist in numerous societies. 

Shields, for example, noted 

she finds the same concepts in 

ancient Celtic tradition. 

That tradition is where Samhain 

itself originated, although similar 

holy days can be found worldwide. 

On that night, Celts believed the 

spirits of ancestors could come 

visit the living. If friendly, people 

left them gifts (a token plate of food 

PETER 

called the “dumb meal”) to honor 

them; if not, they left such gifts to 

placate them, and sometimes wore 

costumes to invoke the strength of 

animal spirits for protection over 

the next year. 

“The Celts saw the time from 

Samhain to Imbolc as the ‘down 

time,’ when people were just surviving,” 

Shields observed. 

According to “The Myth of 

Samhain” page at www.religioustolerance.org, 

the term literally 

means “summer’s end” in Gaelic, 

reflecting the fact that ancient Celts 

saw just two seasons, summer and 

winter. Since the 18th century, 

Samhain has been widely misunderstood, 

especially among conservative 

Christians, as being a “god of 

the dead,” but no deity by that 

name has been documented among 

the hundreds of known Celtic 

deities (most of them localized to 

specific groves, springs, rivers, etc), 

the page notes. 

In part, that comes from a long 

mainstream belief that darkness 

equates to spiritual danger or evil, 

but there’s no such equivalence 

among Pagans. 

“The energy in a Samhain circle 

is different — stronger, but it’s also 

more subdued, quieter, darker,” 

Haynes said. “It’s different from the 

rest. Most holidays we celebrate 

life, try to encourage the plants to 

grow… but this one is more relaxing, 

calming, waiting for the spirits 

to come to us. You’re comforted 

because you’re so close to them. 

Darkness is not a bad thing; black is 

for protection. But it can seem 

scary for people who aren’t aware of 

that.” 

Shields agreed, saying Samhain 

“tends to be low-key” for her, unlike 

the other holidays. (She particularly 

likes doing something public for 

Imbolc after a couple months of 

cold, typically joining the regional 

EarthSpirit Community event.) 

“It’s my point of view that it’s 

more of a solemn holiday, where we 

connect with our loved ones not on 

this plane anymore,” Shields said. 

“… It’s a time for taking stock and 

seeing where you are.” 

Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- 

909-4135 or by e-mail at gus@stonebridgepress.com. 

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NEWS BRIEF 

Free memberships available to the Arts 

Center 

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Arts Center was awarded a generous 

grant from the Janet Malser Humanities Trust. 

The grant will assist in funding memberships to families 

and individuals from the towns of Dudley, Oxford, or 

Webster. Ultimately, the goals are to expand community 

connections through the arts and humanities to an intergenerational 

audience. 

The QVCAH/Arts Center, 111 Main St., Southbridge, is 

a vibrant and thriving arts association supporting 25 

towns in the MA/CT community including these 3 towns. 

The Arts Center is housed in the historic Ammidown – 

Dresser Mansion and will organize and distribute free 

memberships (individual and family) to residents of 

Webster, Dudley and Oxford. 

By offering these free memberships, residents will be 

able to experience unique and cultural events while 

strengthening a large tapestry of community and artistic 

endeavors for all ages. Current yearly programming at 

the Arts Center includes art classes, educational classes 

for all ages, puppet shows, art/photo exhibits, workshops, 

lectures, along with many multi-cultural and seasonal 

events, festivals and a popular holiday arts and crafts 

sale. 

As personal budgets and government funding for local 

cultural endeavors decreases, the funding of the grant by 

the Janet Malser Humaniteis Trust strengthens the role 

of arts and humanities in our lives and our communities. 

The QVCAH is grateful for this generous funding and the 

seemingly immeasurable benefits that will help our communities 

make diverse connections with arts, culture and 

the humanities. 

To receive a free membership, send your name, address 

and e-mail address to the Arts Center, 111 Main St., 

Southbridge, MA 01550; attn: Malser Grant. 

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Friday, Nov. 23, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $45 

per person and include dinner and dancing. Make checks 

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Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 

Legal Notices. . . . . . . . . . B4 

Church/Trips . . . . . . . . . B8 

Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 

Business Directory. . . . B11 

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CALENDAR 

The calendar page is a free service 

offered for listings for government, educational 

and non-profit organizations. 

Send all calendar listings and happenings 

by mail to Ann Tremblay at 

Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, 

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. 

All calendar items will be inserted 

under the actual date of the event. We 

will print such listings as space allows. 

ONGOING 

DUDLEY — The following is the 

schedule of events at the Dudley 

Senior Center. 

Mondays: Chair Yoga with 

Instructor Joanne Laliberte, HHP, 

from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Classes run for 

8 sessions). Lunch Club at noon provided 

by Tri-Valley Elders, Inc. (Please 

call 48 hours in advance to reserve 

your meal so as to not waste meals). Po- 

Keno players begin at 1 p.m. Beginner 

Computer Class, from 2 to 3 p.m. Stop 

by with your wireless notebook and 

learn about surfing the net for information, 

music, hobbies, medical information, 

etc. Learn about SKYPE, Ebay, 

or how to set up you own e-mail. 

Tuesdays: 13 Card Pitch and Dudley 

Senior Needle Worker’s Group at 1 p.m. 

Wednesdays: Dudley Senior Needle 

Outdoor Living Spaces 

Distinctive Plantings 

Arbors & Pergolas 

Pool Areas 

Perennial Beds 

Walk, Walls, Patios 

Irrigation Systems 

Landscape Lighting 

Lawn Installations 

Permeable Paver Systems 

• Mass.Certified Landscape Professional #1453 • 

Worker’s Group and Scrabble Players 

at 1 p.m. 

Thursdays: Zumba with Instructor 

Forty Arroyo from 1 to 2:15 p.m. 

Started Oct. 11 and runs for 6 weeks. 

Fridays: Lunch Club at 11:30 a.m. 

provided by Tri-Valley Elders Inc. 

(Please call 48 hours in advance to 

reserve a meal). Bingo at 1 p.m. 

Blood Pressure monitoring available 

on a walk-in basis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Mondays and Fridays. 

DUDLEY — The Black Tavern 

Historical Society is conducting its 

annual membership drive. Through 

our modest dues, $10 per individual 

and $15 per family, we are able to provide 

historical and educational speakers, 

concerts and conduct tours of our 

historic building. 

If you have not received a form in 

the mail and would like to support the 

Black Tavern Historical Society by 

becoming a member, please call Nancy 

Roy at (508) 943-7875, Chris Ducharme 

at (508) 943-8782 or Linda Bazinet at 

(508) 943-5509 or visit our website at 

www.theblacktavern.com. Please help 

us preserve this “gem on the hill.” 

WEBSTER — The Webster Fire 

Department is seeking applications for 

their Recruit Training Program. The 

Recruit Training program teaches candidates 

basic firefighting skills, CPR, 

and first aid. The Recruit Training 

Program is the first step to becoming a 

regular call/volunteer firefighter for 

Mowing Services Fertilizer Programs 

Pruning & Trimming Seasonal Clean-ups 

Aeration 

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Friday, 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. or Saturday, 8 

a.m. till noon. 

OXFORD — We are trying to build a 

new animal shelter for the town of 

Oxford. The current kennel is 40 years 

old and horribly rundown. There are 

only two functioning dog runs and no 

air conditioning. The whole shelter is 

only 200 square feet and all species are 

in the same room. Please consider 

making a donation. Every little bit 

helps. Make checks payable to: Town of 

Oxford and mail to: Oxford Animal 

Shelter Committee, Town of Oxford, 

325 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540. 

WEBSTER and DUDLEY — The 

Webster-Dudley Historical Society is 

holding an open membership drive. 

Yearly dues are only $10, or $15 for a 

family, and enable us to continue to 

provide quality programs to the community, 

as well as help defray the cost 

of upkeep on the little red schoolhouse. 

For more info, or to join, please call 

Ruth St. Marie at (508) 343-0798, email 

wedudhs@yahoo.com or find us on the 

web at www.wdhs.webs.com. 

* EVERY FRIDAY * 

DUDLEY — Come join the Drop In 

Knitting Group from 10 a.m. to noon on 

Fridays at the Pearle L. Crawford 

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OBITUARIES 

NORTH OXFORD and 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — 

Francis (Frank) E. Flynn, 48, 

lost his long battle to lung 

cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 

2012 at Holy Cross Hospital in 

Fort Lauderdale. 

For over a year he had been 

coming to Dana Farber in 

Boston for his treatment. 

He leaves his wife Lisa, his parents John I. 

(Jack) and Grace Flynn of North Oxford; four 

brothers, John, Mark Stephen, Joseph; a sister, 

Christine Golub; five nieces, Callen, 

Brenna, Merris, Alexa and Olivia and two 

nephews Andrew and Michael Golub. 

Frank was an entrepreneur who loved life 

and lived it to the fullest right to the end. 

He attended Oxford schools and St. John’s 

High School and later received his BS degree 

from Villanova. 

He proudly served in the U. S. Coast Guard. 

After working for Mass Electric he moved 

to Florida to become a skipper for a business 

PUTNAM — Mark A. French, 48, of 

Chapman Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 in 

his home. 

He was the loving companion of Patricia 

Jensen. 

Born in Southbridge, Mass., he was the son 

of Lucille (Guyette) Romanowski of 

Worcester, Mass., and the late Kenneth 

French. 

Mr. French worked as a self-employed 

screen printer. 

He enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, playing 

pool, and was the captain of KNM Screen 

printing softball team. 

WEBSTER — Patricia H. (Rohr) Gates, 85, 

died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, after a long illness 

in Western Massachusetts Hospital, 

Westfield. 

She was the wife of the late Jessie Gates. He 

died in 2001. She is survived by her niece, 

Kathleen Rohr of Southampton and a 

nephew, David Rohr of Webster. 

She was born in Webster, daughter of the 

late William and Anna (Grady) Rohr. 

She was graduate of Saint Louis High 

School and attended nursing school at Saint 

Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester. She worked 

for several years as a pharmacy assistant at 

OXFORD – Harold W. King, 

87, died unexpectedly on 

Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at his 

home. 

He is survived by his wife 

of 65 years, Phyllis E. 

(Brooks) King of Oxford; 

four children, Paul H. King 

and his wife Janice of Cary, 

Ill., Arthur R. King and his wife Elaine of 

Putnam, Alan J. King and his wife Cheryl of 

Dudley, and Helen L. King of Oxford; a brother, 

Virgil G. King and his wife Marion of 

Millbury; a sister, Theresa Genander and her 

husband Paul of Beachwood, N.J.; five grandchildren, 

Ross King of Illinois, Beth 

Schweibinz of Illinois, Christopher King and 

his wife Jill of Putnam, Jennifer King of 

Dudley, Matthew J. King and Andrea of 

Marlboro, and Brianna L. King of Putnam; 

six great-grandchildren, and many nephews 

and nieces. 

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, 

Heather A. King in 1985; a brother, Clyde King 

of Charlton and a sister, Lorraine Grout of 

Cherryvale, KS. 

He was born in Worcester, the son of the 

late Clyde and Irene (Parent) King, and lived 

in Oxford since 1939. 

He graduated from Oxford High School in 

1943. 

He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of 

World War II. 

Mr. King was an oil burner technician for 

many years, and retired in 1987. 

He attended St. Ann’s Church in North 

Oxford and was named Citizen of the Year in 

Oxford in 1971. He was a member and past 

Francis E. Flynn, 48 

Mark A. French, 48 

Patricia H. Gates, 85 

Harold W. King, 87 

group. When Hurricane 

Andrew hit Homestead, he 

put his construction hat back 

on and helped to rebuild the 

devastated area. 

From there he started a 

boat business, followed by a 

bike business and then back 

to specialized construction of 

Hamams (steam rooms). 

His fundraising ability supported two pet 

projects, St. Jude Hospital in Memphis and 

the Boys & Girls Club in Fort Lauderdale. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. 

Saturday, Nov. 10 at St. Ann’s Church, 652 

Main St., North Oxford. 

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy 

may be made payable to The Francis E. Flynn 

Memorial Fund, C/O Sovereign Bank, 335 

Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540 or to St. Ann’s 

Church, P.O. Box 488, North Oxford, MA 

01537. 

Paradis Funeral Home is assisting with the 

arrangements. 

In addition to Patricia, Mark is survived by 

his children, Zakkary R. French of Putnam, 

Jackie Cox of Worcester, Mass., Michael Cox 

of Gardner and David Hollamond of Webster; 

his brother, Richard French of Maine; his 

stepmother, Norma French and four grandchildren. 

Memorial donations may be made to the 

family. 

The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., 

Putnam, directed the arrangements. 

For memorial guestbook, visit 

www.GilmanAndValade.com. 

the Tony Lea Pharmacy and Dugan Drug 

stores. 

She enjoyed traveling, reading, movies and 

the opera. She was also an avid sports fan of 

local baseball and basketball teams, the 

Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics. 

Funeral services and burial were private. 

Donations in her memory may be made to 

Saint Louis School Endowment Fund, Lake 

Street, Webster, MA 01570. 

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School 

St., Webster, directed the arrangements. 

A guest book is available at www.shawmajercik.com. 

commander of the American 

Legion Post 58 in Oxford, and 

was a founding member of 

the Oxford Memorial Honor 

Guard. He was a Little 

League coach, as well as an 

umpire for the Little League 

and Lassie League. 

Mr. King and his wife Phyllis have been 

involved in scouting since 1959. He was currently 

a member-at-large of the 

Hassanamisco District Mohegan Boy Scout 

Council. He was a Worcester County 

Chairman for the Department of 

Massachusetts American Legion Boy Scout 

Committee. He formed Cub Scout Pack 254 

sponsored by the American Legion to help 

disabled children. He was a committee member 

and Cubmaster for 10 years for the 

American Legion Cub Scout Pack 149. Mr. 

King was formerly the Shooting Sports 

instructor for Treasure Valley Scout 

Reservation. He received the Silver Beaver 

award, the highest volunteer award given in 

scouting. He also received the E. Whitney 

Young award for working with intellectually 

challenged children. 

His funeral was held Thursday, Oct. 25, 

from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., 

Oxford, followed by a Mass at St. Ann’s 

Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Burial 

will be private at a later date. 

Memorial contributions may be made to 

Treasure Valley Scout Reservation – 

Mohegan Council, 394 Pleasantdale Road, 

Rutland, MA 01543. 

OXFORD, Mass. and LARGO, Fla. – 

Matthew D. Twomey, 76, of Largo, passed 

away unexpectedly on Oct. 14, 2012 at his 

home. 

He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, 

Roberta Twomey who passed away in 2009. 

He leaves a daughter, Maura Twomey of 

Clearwater, Fla.; two sons, Christopher 

Twomey and his wife Lisa of North 

Grosvenordale, Conn. and Scott Dearent and 

his wife Debra of Dudley; six grandchildren, 

Kaitlyn and Kelcee Twomey, both of Millbury, 

“Little” Matty of N. Grosvenordale, and 

Nathan, Nicholas, and Nolan Dearent, all of 

Dudley; a brother, Timothy Twomey; and 

many nephews and nieces. 

He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth 

Breen; and three brothers, John Twomey, 

Jeremiah Twomey and Hugh Twomey. 

Matthew was born in Boston on April 9, 

1936, the son of the late Jeremiah and Mary 

Ellen (Murphy) Twomey. 

He attended Charlestown High School, and 

graduated from St. Anselm’s College in 

Manchester, N.H. 

He lived close to family and friends in 

OXFORD — Vernon 

Joseph Allain (“Billy and 

VJ”) went to eternal rest Oct. 

18, 2012. 

He leaves his loving and 

caring wife of 56 years, Irene 

McGrath Allain and their 

seven sons and families — 

Brian, his wife Patti and children 

Kristin, Michael and Courtney; Keith, 

his wife Mi and their children Josefine, Julia, 

and Niklas; Daniel, his wife Kathy and their 

children, Jil McGinnes and VJ’s great-granddaughter 

Violet, Tara Boyer and John; David, 

his wife Denise and their children Matthew 

and Ali; Andrew, his wife Sharon and their 

children Drew and Wesley; Gerald, his wife 

Laura and their children Nina and Eve, and 

Christopher and his children Olivia and 

Christopher. 

He also sadly leaves his best friend and 

faithful brother Leonard Allain and his sister-in-law 

Barbara Allain. 

He joins in eternal rest his brothers, 

Donald, Reggie, Roger, Vernon and his sisters, 

Mildred and Doris. 

Vernon was born on Nov. 15, 1929 to 

Anselme and Rita Allain in Moncton, New 

Brunswick, Canada. He lived the American 

Dream immigrating to the United States at 

the age of 17 where he became a U.S. citizen. 

He served his country during the Korean 

War. He earned the Marksman Badge and the 

National Defense Service Medal. 

Upon his discharge, he began his career as 

a painter with the Henry Bottcher Painting 

Company. From there he joined Norton 

Company and for the next 36 years served in 

the Painting Department in a supervisory 

capacity. He is best remembered for painting 

a yellow ribbon on the Norton water tower 

during the Iraq War. 

For 20 years Bill also worked as a Security 

Guard at the DCU center and upon his retirement 

was honored for being one of the original 

members of the staff. However, never one 

to sit idle he continued to work in his retirement 

and spent many years at the Oxford 

WEBSTER — David F. Beland, 72, of School 

Street, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Parsons 

Hill Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, 

Worcester, after a long illness. 

He leaves two brothers, Norman L. Beland 

and his wife Mary of Westborough and 

Richard P. “Chick” Beland of Worcester; his 

longtime friends, Kevin and Becky Walsh and 

family of Dudley; nephews, nieces and many 

friends. He was preceded in death by three 

brothers, Peter, Robert and Donald Beland. 

He was born and raised in Worcester, a son 

of Henry and Eva (Lanieur) Beland. He lived 

in Boston for over 25 years. He then moved 

back to Worcester for 10 years before taking 

up residence in Webster in 1994. 

He earned his high school diploma from 

Bartlett High School’s GED program in 2002. 

He was awarded top honors in his class and 

inducted into the National Honor Society. 

Mr. Beland was an Air Force veteran of the 

Vietnam Era. He was a chef at various Boston 

restaurants for 25 years. He then volunteered 

at a Worcester furniture clearing house for 5 

years. After he retired he was a volunteer for 

the Senior Corps’ Senior Companion 

WEBSTER – Anthony C. 

Dalimonte, 91, passed away 

peacefully on Friday, Oct. 26, 

2012. 

He was the son of the late 

Maria and Bartolomeo 

Dalimonte. 

He is survived by his wife 

of 64 years, Yolanda M. 

(DiGiovanni) Dalimonte of Webster; two 

daughters, Linda A. Biando of Missoula, 

Mont., and Dianne M. Beaulieu of Tiverton, 

R.I.; five grandchildren, Michele L. Beauleiu 

and her fiancé Steven Bennett, Julie B. 

Edwards and her husband Stephan, Kathryn 

M. Heckert, Joel A. Beaulieu and Kristin M. 

Morss and her husband Travis; five greatgrandsons 

and several nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his brothers, 

Joseph, August and Vittorio; his sisters, Ann 

DiFederico and Mary Marcone and sons-inlaw, 

Conrad Beaulieu and Stephen R. Biando. 

Anthony was a U.S. Army veteran of World 

Matthew D. Twomey, 76 

Vernon J. Allain 

David F. Beland, 72 

Anthony C. Dalimonte, 91 

Oxford for over 25 years before moving to 

Florida in 1997. 

Mr. Twomey’s career spanned some 40 

years in the insurance, investment, and 

financial service industry, and he was 

Regional Vice President with Evergreen 

Investments before retiring. 

He was a member of the Seminole Elks and 

a member of St. Patrick Catholic Parish in 

Largo. While living in Oxford, he was a member 

of St. Roch’s Church. 

Matt will forever be remembered as a loving 

father to his children and a selfless caregiver 

to his wife in her time of need. 

Matt would light up the room with his outgoing 

personality and would leave a loving 

and lasting impression with all those he met. 

We will miss him dearly. 

A funeral Mass was held Friday, Oct. 26, at 

St. Roch’s Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. 

Burial was at St. Roch’s Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. 

Roch’s Church, 334 Main St., Oxford, MA 

01540. 

Paradis Funeral Home, Oxford, assisted the 

family with arrangements. 

Auto Auction indulging in 

his passion for automobiles. 

As a young man, Bill was a 

member of the Semi- 

Professional Hockey Team, 

the Worcester Warriors. He 

was a left wing, a prolific 

scorer and was known to 

have had one of the hardest slap shots in the 

League. 

He instilled this love of hockey in his sons 

who he enjoyed coaching as a founding member 

of the Worcester Pee Wee Hockey League. 

He also coached hockey at St. John’s in 

Shrewsbury. He had a love of baseball and 

founded the Minor League Capital Toys Ted 

Williams Little League Team where at one 

time his sons made up over half the team. 

Bill also was a nationally ranked horseshoe 

tournament player. He spent many hours at 

Woodland Street and Beaver Brook honing 

his shot. In the winter, Bill played candlepin 

bowling and again was a tournament champ. 

In his “retirement” Bill and his wife 

“Snookie” traveled extensively visiting much 

of Europe and his beloved Canada. He 

regaled his family with his travel stories and 

urged his grandchildren to see the world. 

A deeply devoted Roman Catholic, Bill was 

a communicant at St. Roch’s Church in 

Oxford. 

The family would like to thank Father Roy, 

the seminarians, the Sisters of St. Ann and 

the parishioners of St. Roch’s for their 

prayers. 

Special thanks to Natalia and Nellie for 

their care and companionship during Bill’s 

illness. Their kindness and concern will not 

be forgotten. 

Bill was a “Good Man” who will be deeply 

missed. 

His funeral was held on Monday, Oct. 22, 

from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., 

Oxford, followed by a Mass at St. Roch’s 

Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial was at 

St. Roch’s Cemetery, Oxford. 

Program, which is a service 

provided by Tri-Valley, Inc. In 

1990, Mr. Beland received the 

National Volunteer Award 

presented by Chock Full O’ 

Nuts Coffee for his dedication 

to the Worcester 

Committee of Homelessness 

and Housing. 

He was a longtime friend of Bill W. and 

helped many people over the years. 

There are no calling hours. A memorial 

Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 3, in Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 24 

Dudley Hill Road, Dudley. Burial will be private. 

Donations in his name may be made to the 

Senior Companion Program, c/o Senior 

Center, 128 Providence St., Worcester, MA 

01604. 

Arrangements are under the direction of 

Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 

School St., Webster. 

www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com 

War II. 

He worked for more than 40 

years at the American 

Optical Co. in Southbridge 

and several years at Nichols 

College in Dudley upon 

retirement. 

He was also a life member 

of the American Legion and a communicant 

of Saint Louis Church. 

Tony, as he was fondly known by many, 

enjoyed golfing, gardening, walking, reading, 

and playing cards. His greatest enjoyment in 

life was spending time with his family. 

Calling hours will be on Thursday, Nov. 1, 

from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Shaw-Majercik Funeral 

Home, 48 School St., Webster. A funeral Mass 

will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. in 

Saint Louis Church, Lake Street, Webster. 

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 

the charity of the donor’s choice.



OBITUARIES 

WEBSTER — Joseph M. 

Ondrasek, age 86, died 

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in 

Harrington Hospital, 

Southbridge. 

He leaves three sons, Paul 

Ondrasek of Webster, John 

Ondrasek and his wife Irene 

of Webster and David 

Ondrasek and his wife Renee of Thompson, 

Conn.; a sister, Jennie Benoit of Webster and 

six grandchildren. 

He was born in Webster, son of the late 

Martin and Emelia (Mikalaj) Ondrasek and 

lived here all his life. 

He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. 

He was retired from Shepherd Hill 

Regional High School, where he worked as a 

custodian. 

WEBSTER — Helen B. 

(O’Connell) Shaw, 92, died 

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 after an 

illness. Helen was a resident 

for the past 6 years at 

Matulaitis Nursing home in 

Putnam. 

Her husband Clifford Shaw 

died in 1988. 

She leaves five daughters: Sandra Plasse 

and her husband George of Webster, Billie 

Cote of Las Vegas, Nev., Mary Thompson and 

her husband Daniel of Canterbury, Conn., 

Linda Jackson and her husband Robert of 

Florida and Dale Duquette and her husband 

Arsene “Joe” of North Grosvenordale, 

Conn.; two sons: James Bellisle of Putnam, 

Joseph M. Ondrasek, 86 

Helen B. Shaw, 92 

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He was a member of the 

Webster-Dudley American 

Legion and the Slovak Sokol. 

He loved to dance, especially 

Polkas. 

His funeral was held 

Friday, Oct. 26, from the 

Shaw-Majercik Funeral 

Home, 48 School St., Webster 

followed by a Mass in Saint Anthony of 

Padua Church, Dudley. Burial, with military 

honors performed by the Webster-Dudley 

Veterans Council, was in Calvary Cemetery, 

Dudley. 

Donations may be made to the Webster- 

Dudley Veterans Council, 4 Veterans Way, 

Webster, MA 01570. 

A guest book is available at www.shawmajercik.com. 

Conn., and William Auger of Dudley and 

many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 

nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 

two sons, David Bellisle and Francis Bellisle. 

She was born in Middletown, Conn., the 

daughter of the late Michael and Mary 

(Surprise) O’Connell. She lived in Virginia 

and Webster for 30 years. 

Helen enjoyed spending time with her family 

and playing board games. She was an avid 

reader and fan of Jeopardy. 

Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Zion 

Cemetery, Webster. 

The Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 

Schofield Avenue, Dudley, directed the 

arrangements. 

www.bartelfuneralhome.com 

THE WEBSTER TIMES, 

25 ELM ST., SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550, 

OR BY E-MAIL TO AMINOR@STONEBRIDGEPRESS.COM. 

WEBSTER —Charles E. 

Dwyer, 89 died peacefully 

Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 in 

Overlook Masonic Health 

Center, Charlton. 

His wife of 59 years, June 

E. (Spahl) Dwyer, passed in 

2007. 

He leaves three daughters: 

Kathleen Bolduc of Newport, R.I., Jane D. 

Carrington of Putnam, Conn., and Mary E. 

Hegarty and her husband Patrick of 

Arlington; three sons: John Dwyer of San 

Diego, Calif., Timothy C. Dwyer and his wife 

Karen of East Lyme, Conn., and Chuck 

Dwyer and his wife Kathy of Medway; three 

sisters: Helen Groblewski of Webster, and 

Betty Ann Quinn and Maureen Martin, both 

of Dudley. He was a loving grandfather to 10 

grandchildren, Hannah Bolduc McKenna and 

Chuck Bolduc, Dialynn, Amberlena, Gwynna 

and Quinn Dwyer, Dominic Hegarty and 

Brennan, Matthew and Adam Dwyer. 

He was predeceased by two brothers, 

Richard and William Dwyer and a sister, 

Dorothy Groblewski. 

He was born in Webster, the son of the late 

Richard J. and Helen (Deary) Dwyer. He was 

raised in Dudley and lived in Webster for 50 

years before moving to Overlook Community 

in 2007. 

He graduated from Bartlett High School. 

MOOSUP — Barbara L. Breton, 78, of 

Moosup, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at the 

Regency Heights Health Care in Danielson. 

She was the beloved wife of Robert J. 

Breton, Sr. They were married Feb. 10, 1954. 

She leaves her husband, Robert J. Breton, 

Sr.; her sons, Robert J. Breton, Jr. of Webster, 

Mass., David Breton of Millbury, Mass., and 

Dan Breton and his wife Donna and son 

Danny, all of Moosup; a daughter, Patricia 

and her husband Matt Riley and daughter 

Jen Goyette, all of Auburn, Mass., and many 

Charles E. Dwyer, 89 

Barbara L. Breton, 78 

Charlie enlisted in the U. S. 

Navy to serve his country 

shortly after Pearl Harbor. He 

served in the Pacific area 

with the 108th Bomber 

Squadron and flew in and 

around Peleliu, Guam, 

Tinian and Iwo Jima on 

dozens of missions aboard a B-24 Liberator 

and PB-4Y aircraft. He was an aviation 

radioman first class and was a recipient of 

the Distinguished Flying Cross. 

He was a member of the Machine Printers 

& Engravers of USA. 

He worked for 45 years at Cranston Print 

Works retiring as Print Room Supervisor in 

1984. Mr. Dwyer was a member of St. Louis 

Church and enjoyed volunteer work for the 

parish. 

He was a former member of Knights of 

Columbus, Council 228. 

His funeral was held Monday Oct. 29 from 

Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield 

Ave., Dudley, followed by a Mass in St. Louis 

Church, 14 Lake St., Webster. Burial with 

Military Honors was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, 

Webster. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. 

Louis School Endowment Fund, C/O St. 

Louis Rectory, 15 Lake St., Webster, MA 01570 

www.bartelfuneralhome.com 

nieces and nephews. 

She was born August 14, 1934 in Pomfret, 

daughter of the late Luther and Erma 

(Bumpus) Ladd. 

She was employed at Anchor Glass for 

many years. 

Her funeral was held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 

the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 

Reynolds St., Danielson. 

To share a memory with her family, “Light 

a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. 

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Memorial Library, Schofield Avenue, Dudley. 

All ages and levels, from beginner to expert, are 

welcome. For more information, call Mary 

Kunkel at 508-943-8107 or Jacqueline Vassar at 

508-892-4754. 

OXFORD — The Oxford Senior Social Bingo 

will be held at 5:30 p.m. Fridays for senior citizens 

55 and up behind the Town Hall. Doors 

open at 4 p.m. Refreshments available. For 

more information, call Fran at 508-987-2353. 

* EVERY SATURDAY * 

WEBSTER — The Webster/Dudley 

American Legion, corner of School and 

Houghton Streets, Webster, will hold a Meat 

Raffle at 4 p.m. Saturdays. All meat is provided 

by Market Basket of Oxford. Get your tickets 

early! 

* EVERY THIRD SATURDAY * 

WEBSTER —The Ladies Auxiliary of the 

Webster/Dudley American Legion, corner of 

School and Houghton Streets, Webster, will 

hold a Meat Raffle at 2 p.m. on the third 

Saturday of the month. 

* EVERY LAST SATURDAY * 

WEBSTER — The Grey Whisker Picker Band 

will be performing at 8 p.m. every last Saturday 

of the month in the downstairs lounge at the 

Webster/Dudley American Legion, corner of 

School and Houghton Streets, Webster. Every 

other Saturday evening we will continue with 

D.J. Emily with karaoke starting at 8 p.m. 

* EVERY SUNDAY * 

WEBSTER— Tri-State Country Music 

Lovers welcomes all to the Webster/Dudley 


Houghton Streets, Webster, for the best in live 

country music every Sunday. Doors open at 3 

p.m. with music and dancing from 4-8 p.m. 

Admission is $10 per person with a 50/50 raffle 

weekly. Country karaoke follows in the downstairs 

lounge. During winter weather please 

call the Post at 508-943-9039 for any cancellations. 

* EVERY SECOND MONDAY * 

WEBSTER — The Webster Alzheimer’s 

Support Group meets from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on 

the second Monday of the month at the Webster 

Library in the ground floor Conference Room. 

* EVERY TUESDAY * 

DUDLEY — Do you love to sing? Do you enjoy 

singing a range of traditional to contemporary 

Christian music? If you are fun-loving, hardworking 

and enjoy being part of a group committed 

to making beautiful music and growing 

together, come join us at our rehearsals at 7 

p.m. Tuesdays at the First Congregational 

Church of Dudley, 135 Center Road, Dudley, 

located right next to Nichols College. For more 

information, call 860-935-5219 or visit searching1961@aol.com. 

DUDLEY — Chair Yoga and so much more 

every Tuesday from 9 – 10 a.m. at The First 

Congregational Church, 135 Center Road, 

Dudley, MA. (Please park and enter through the 

right side basement entrance). Class Fee: 

$5/class voluntary contribution (Cancer 

patients always free). Proceeds donated to the 

First Congregational Church of Dudley. 

Instructor: Joanne LaLiberte, Holistic Health 

Practitioner. This class of Chair Yoga is to 

expand the lungs and strengthen all the body’s 

major muscle groups, for stability and mobility, 

balance, increasing flexibility, muscularity of 

hip and legs and increasing range of motion 

with our “rear view mirror” twists. We work 

through the entire body, quieting the nerves, 

relieving stress, realigning posture and we 

leave renewed. Chair Yoga is open to adults of 

all ages. It is kept light-hearted with respect for 

every member of the class. We honor the body 

as it is right now and work to improve its overall 

health. We come to class as individuals and 

leave as family. Get to know yourself through 

the eyes of Chair Yoga and build a body that 

serves you better. Wear comfortable clothing. 

As with any exercise program, check with your 

healthcare professional before starting. 

* EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY * 

WEBSTER — The St. Louis League of 

Catholic Women is holding its yearly membership 

drive. The purpose of the league is to 

bring together women to further their cultural, 

social, and religious interests. The league 

meets every first Wednesday of the month, 

with the exception of January, February, July, 

August, and September. Programs this year 

will include cupcake decorating, Christmas 

sing-a-long, flowers in the Bible, movie night, 

crowning of Mary, and other interesting topics. 

If you are interested, please call Financial 

Secretary Louise Duval at 508-943-7695 or club 

President Carolyn Smith at 508-943-4732. 

* VERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY * 

OXFORD — The Nipmuck Coin Club meets 

at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each 

month at the Oxford Senior Center, 323 Main 

St., behind the Oxford Town Hall. For more 

information, contact Dick Lisi at 

lisirichard15@yahoo.com. 

* EVERY THURSDAY * 

WEBSTER — Open Mic Night is held at 7 

p.m. Thursdays at the Webster/Dudley 


Houghton Streets, Webster. If you sing, play an 

instrument or have a few jokes to tell, stop 

down and give it a whirl. 

* EVERY FIRST THURSDAY * 

OXFORD — The Central Mass. Mother of 

Twins is a non-profit club to benefit those who 

are raising multiples and provide support and 

an outlet. The club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

every first Thursday of the month at the 

Oxford Community Center to discuss twinsrelated 

issues and have relaxing events such as 

movie nights and outings to take the children 

to and or your spouse or just for Moms. Anyone 

who is a childcare provider to multiples is welcomed 

and the meetings are held on the second 

floor of the building of the old school house. 

SATURDAY 

NOVEMBER 3 

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Daughters of St. 

Nicholas will hold its annual Albanian Kitchen 

and Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 

3 p.m. at St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox 

Church, 126 Morris St., Southbridge. The bake 

table will feature traditional Albanian spinach 

and leek pies, baklava, orange-date cookies, 

kurabias, and twist cookies along with many of 

your favorites. An Albanian-style-café will offer 

garden salad, egg-lemon soup, great northern 

bean soup, meatball and vegetable casserole, 

cabbage rolls, and baked macaroni and cheese. 

This event will also feature a Christmas table, 

wreaths, theme baskets, used books, and illustrated 

children’s books by Ruth Sanderson, 

author and illustrator. 

OXFORD — The Oxford Woman’s Club will 

hold a Artisan and Merchant Fair from 9 a.m. 

to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at St. Roch’s Church.Any interested 

vendors may call Paula Parker at 508-987- 

2804. 

SUNDAY 

NOVEMBER 4 

DUDLEY –Father John Westcott, Pastor of 

the Saint Columba Church, Center Road, 

Dudley, and his congregation, and the members 

of the Webster-Dudley Veterans’ Council, 

invite all veterans residing in the Webster- 

Dudley area to commemorate Veterans’ Day 

with them at the 10 a.m. service, Sunday, Nov. 4. 

Veterans and their auxiliaries, with their colors, 

are asked to assemble in the area fronting 

the church at 9:30 a.m. At 9:55 a.m., preceded by 

their national organization colors, they will 

march into the church where they will be 

directed to reserved pews by a member of the 

congregation. The members of the Webster- 

Dudley Veterans’ Council humbly take this 

opportunity to publicly thank Father Westcott 

and his congregation for allowing veterans and 

their auxiliaries from the Webster-Dudley area 

to commemorate Veterans’ Day in their tiny 

jewel of a church. 

NORTH OXFORD – The Crosspoint 

Christian Church, 155 Leicester St., North 

Oxford, will hold an Open House from 1 – 4 p.m. 

Nov. 4. 

NORTH OXFORD – The First Baptist 

Church, 693 Main St., North Oxford will hold 

an Open House from 1 – 4 p.m. on Nov. 4. 

OXFORD - The First Congregational Church, 

355 Main St., Oxford will hold an Open House 

from 1 – 4 p.m. on Nov. 4. 

OXFORD – The St. Roch Church, 334 Main 

St., will hold an Open House from 1 – 4 p.m. on 

Nov. 4. 

OXFORD – The Grace Episcopal Church, 270 

Main St. will hold an Open House from 1:30 –5 

p.m. on Nov. 4. 

OXFORD – The Oxford United Methodist 

Church will hold an Open House from 1 – 4 p.m. 

on Nov.4. 

OXFORD – The Tabernacle of Praise Church 

A/G will hold an Open House from 1 – 4 p.m. on 

Nov. 4. 

WEBSTER – The 200 Sportsmen Club, 184 

Sutton Road, Webster, will hold a Turkey and 

Meat Raffle from 1 – 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4. 

There will be refreshments, a cash bar and a 

door prize. 

MONDAY 

NOVEMBER 5 

WEBSTER — The November art exhibit, 

“FREEDOM,” mixed media paintings by Jean 

Marie Paradis, will be on display and for sale 

Nov. 5-Dec. 1 at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East 

Main St., Webster. Meet the artist reception on 

Saturday, Nov. 17 from 2-4 p.m. Hours: Monday 

10-5, Tuesday-Friday 10-6:30, Saturday 10-5. Call 

508-949-6232 for more information. 

TUESDAY 

NOVEMBER 6 

WEBSTER — Parent and Child Together 

Time 

New Dates and Times!! Have fun with your 

child 2 through 5 years old, through play and 

socialize with others, participate in “Raising a 

CCC Cat of the Week: Nadine 

Hi. I’m Nadine, a one-year-old female. I 

was surrendered by my owner while I 

was pregnant and I later gave birth to 

four beautiful babies. I love to play. I get 

along with most cats and I don’t mind 

dogs. I’m looking for a nice family to love 

me. I’m in a foster home right now so if 

you’re interested in me please call my 

foster mother at (508) 361-5699. 

If you can’t adopt me, maybe you 

could sponsor me. Anyone can sponsor a 

cat by giving a monthly donation for that 

cat. You give any amount you wish, & 

your name is placed on the cat’s cage as 

his/her sponsor (if you want). There’s 

no commitment. However, most sponsors 

usually try to continue their sponsorship 

until that cat gets adopted to 

his/her forever home. 

The CCC is also in need of volunteers 

for all shifts. We have morning shifts, 

and afternoon/evening shifts 7 days a 

week. Please visit our website or call our 

Volunteer Coordinator Carrie at (860) 

963-1298 for more information. We are 

also in need of supplies, such as bleach, 

towels, paper towels, toilet paper, wet 

and dry cat and kitten food, trash bags, 

and Clorox wipes. Any donations are 

greatly appreciated. They can be 

dropped off at the shelter when we are 

open. 

For more information visit our website 

at www.ccatconnect.org 

Reader” lending library and participate in the 

“Ages & Stages Help Me Grow” program. 

Groups will meet from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the 

Chester C. Corbin Library Children’s Room, 

Webster. Accompanied by parent. Group sizes 

are limited to 12 children. You must register. 

Contact Danielle at 508-987-6050 ext. 1126 or 

email dmorrow@oxps.org. There is no charge. 

Sponsored by South County Community 

Partnership. Funded through the MA 

Department of Early Education and 

Care.www.mass.gov/eec. 

WEDNESDAY 

NOVEMBER 7 

DUDLEY — The Dudley Woman’s Club will 

present “It’s All About You!” — Dudley 

Woman’s Club Health & Wellness Fair from 6:30 

to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Dudley 

Municipal Complex on West Main Street. Open 

to the public, exhibitors will focus on women’s 

and men’s health, fitness, and wellness care 

with opportunities for pampering included. 

For more information, e-mail the DWC at 

DudleyWomansClub@charter.net or call 

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Debbie at 508-943-5449. 

WEBSTER — A “Jingle Mingle” 

Networking Event hosted by 

Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard 

will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Nov. 7 in the lobby/cafeteria 

at Harrington Hospital, 340 

Thompson Road in Webster. 

Get in the holiday spirit with seasonal 

food, networking and learn 

some tips and tricks to avoid feeling 

the bulge by New Years! Free to local 

businesses and community members. 

RSVP to contact@thewdba.org. 

THURSDAY 

NOVEMBER 8 

OXFORD —The free “Parent and 

HERE&THERE 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 

Carroll Spinney, 

the voice of Big Birdand Oscar the 

Grouch, will be here with his 

watercolor drawings of Big Bird and 

Oscar 

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Arts & Framing 

112 Main St., Putnam, CT 

860-963-0105 

Come for lunch 

11:00 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

334 Main St., Oxford, MA 

West Springfield, MA 

Discount admission coupons 

available online 

www.deerfield-craft.org 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 

Blessed John Paul II Parish 

BAZAAR 

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Free admission, ample parking, 

Handicapped accessible 

Bazaar will feature food court, entertainment, 

children’s games, craft 

table, bake shop, silent auction, flea 

market, special raffles 

To be held at 

Trinity Catholic Academy 

11 Pine St., Southbridge, MA 

508-765-3701 

Turkey/Meat Raffle 

1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

Refreshments, cash bar, door prize 

200 Sportsmen Club 

184 Sutton Rd., Webster, MA 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 

Holiday Bazaar 

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

The Klondike Pub’s homemade 

New England clam chowder and 

Steve’s famous chili 

From 11-1 

Loralee Dubeau, author of 

There’s a Whole in the Sky 

Will be selling and autographing 

books, Bake sale, crafts 

Christopher Heights Assisted 

Living Community 

338 Thompson Rd., Webster, MA 

For more info contact 

Carolyn at 508-949-0400 

www.christopherheights.com 

St. Roch’s Parish 

Harvest Fair 

8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. 

White elephant table, crafts, 

Used books, baked goods 

Raffle items, delicious food 

$$Money raffles$$ 

Child Together Time” group will 

meet from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the 

Children’s Room at the Oxford 

Library. There will be stories and 

more. Have fun with your child 

through play, socialize with others, 

participate in “Raising a Reader” 

lending library and understand your 

child’s development through the 

“Ages & Stages Help Me Grow” program. 

This is for children ages 2-5. 

Children must be accompanied by a 

parent. Group size is limited to 12 

children. You must pre-register by 

calling Danielle Morrow at 508-987- 

6050, ext. 1126. Sponsored by South 

County Community Partnership. 

Funded through the MA Department 

of Early Education and Care. 

www.mass.gov/eec. 

OXFORD — The Friends of the 

Oxford Free Public Library will hold 

its annual fall book/bake sale from 

7th Annual Toy Collection 

Sponsored by Woodstock Fire 

Stations 75, 76 and 77 

And Community Fire Station 81 

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Bring a new unwrapped toy or a 

donation and be greeted by fire dept. 

personnel & friends 

Toys for all ages needed 

(infants to teens) 

Collections to benefit local area families 

Event location:?WVFA Station 76 

399 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 

(Next to Woodstock Town Hall) 

www.wvfa76.org 

Annual Toy Collection, 

9am-4pm at Woodstock Volunteer 

Fire Association, 399 Route 169, 

Woodstock, CT. 

Bring new, unwrapped toy. 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 

Old Deerfield Christmas 

Sampler Craft Fair 

12 noon – 7:00 p.m. 

Crafter demos and live music 

throughout the fair 

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noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8; from 

9:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 and from 

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. 

Please, we would appreciate no dealers 

on Thursday or Friday but all are 

welcome on Saturday. Donations of 

clean, gently read books are currently 

being accepted during library 

hours and will continue to be accepted 

until Nov. 3. As always, we have 

thousands of 


Klem’s Rewards Night 

At the Worcester Sharks Game 

7:00 p.m. 

Save 50% with your EXCLUSIVE 

discounted ticket valid for 

Klem’s Rewards Members ONLY 

Tickets $11.00 

Call Matt to order 

508-929-0529 or 

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 

Yankee Candle Night 

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Best deals of the season! 

All Yankee Candles on sale 

Gourmet food tasting • Raffles 

Klem’s 

117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 

www.klemsonline.com 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 

Christmas Pictures with Santa 

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Children and pets welcome 

$5.00 donation 

Sponsored by the Spencer Lion’s 

Club 

Klem’s 

117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 

www.klemsonline.com 

Holiday Gala 

7:00 p.m. 

$20.00 per person 

Performing Arts Center 

95 Front St., Putnam, CT 

860-963-7170 

books in all genres. 

Come early to get the best selection! 

SATURDAY 

NOVEMBER 10 

WEBSTER – There will be a 

Spaghetti Supper from 5 to 7 p.m., 

Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Sts. 

Constantine and Helen Greek 

Orthodox Church hall, Lake 

Parkway, Webster. Adults $10, kids 

under 12 $5. 

ONGOING 

Rocky Horror Picture Show 

At The Complex Performing Arts 

Nov. 2, 3 • 8 p.m. 

$7 cover 

Reservations encouraged 

95 Front St., Putnam, CT 

860-963-7170 

Live Music Night 

Every third Saturday of the month 

Never a cover charge 

WEBSTER — Joe Pires, author of 

“Entrapped Emotions ... and the 

Wisdom Behind Them” will read and 

sign copies of his book on Saturday, 

Nov. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Booklovers’ 

Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 

Free and open to the public. For more 

information, call 508-949-6232. 

OXFORD – St. Roch’s Parish 

Harvest Fair, 334 Main St. (Oxford 

Center), Oxford from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., 

Saturday, Nov. 10. There will be a 

White Elephant table, crafts, used 

books, baked goods, raffle items, delicious 

food and money raffles. Lunch 

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

WEBSTER – Christopher Heights 

Assisted Living Community Holiday 

Bazaar, 338 Thompson Road, Webster, 

will hold a Bazaar from 10 a.m. – 2 

p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, featuring The 

Klondike Pub’s Homemade New 

PACC 

37 Harris St., Webster, MA 

For details call mark at 508-341-629 

Karaoke 

Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12 

In the Veterans Lounge 

Public invited 

American Legion Tuttle Post #279 

88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA 

508-832-2701 

Karaoke and DJ 

Tues & Thurs – 9pm at Sherwood’s 

Restaurant & Bar, 35 Rt. 171, South 

Woodstock. 

Food Drive, Every Wednesday at 

Pizza King, 430 Ledge Road in 

Killingly, bring two nonperishable 

food items for the Food Bank and 

save $1 off buffet price. 

Meat Raffle 

Every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. 

6 tables prime rib, lobster 

And much more! 

Public invited 

American Legion Tuttle Post #279 

November 3 

Blackstone Valley 

Bluegrass Band 

to perform at the Bradley 

Playhouse, 30 Front Street, 

Putnam, CT. Tickets $14 

England Clam Chowder and Steve’s 

Famous Chili from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Proceeds will benefit the Resident 

Council Fund. If you have any questions 

please contact Carolyn at 508- 

949-0400. Loralee Dubeau Author of 

“There’s a Whole in the Sky” will be 

selling and autographing books. As 

well as Flower Essence remedies for 

sale, to help with stress, insomnia, 

anxiety and low energy. Bake Sale – 

Crafts: Wooden lamps, scarves, “31 

Gifts,” Scrapbooking, Crochet Items, 

Jewelry, “Scentsy” candles and 

maple syrup. There will also be a 

Thanksgiving Basket. Raffle tickets 

are $2 each or 3 for $5. Proceeds from 

this annual event benefit the 

Resident Council Fund. If you have 

any questions, please call Carolyn at 

508-949-0400. www.christopherheights.com. 

Local Events, Arts, and 

Entertainment Listings 

88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA 

508-832-2701 

Karaoke and Dance Party 

Every Thursday and Saturday 

Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke 

Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 

Live Country Music 

Every other Friday at 9 p.m. 

Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar 

35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT 

860-963-1230 

The Corn Maze 

At Fort Hill Farms 

Featuring The Farmer’s Cow 

Ice Cream 

Open daily Sunday-Thursday 

9 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 

860-923-3439 

Trivia Night 


7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

Free to play 

Food and drink special 

Prizes 

Hank’s Restaurant 

416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT 

860-774-6071 

Conversations with Keith 

Fridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 

A live talk radio show on WARE 

1250AM 

and downloadable on the internet 

anytime 

Sponsored by The Holistic Center 

West Brookfield 

508-867-3409 

Live Entertainment Friday Night 

Hexmark Tavern at 

Salem Cross Inn 

260 West Main St., 

West Brookfield, MA 

508-867-2345 

www.salemcrossinn.com 

Food Drive 


Bring 2 non-perishable food items 

For the Food Bank and save 

$1 off buffet price 

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF 

REAL ESTATE 

DATED: OCTOBER 15, 2012 

By virtue and in execution of the power of 

sale contained in a certain mortgage given 

by William K. Fairbanks, Rita M. Fairbanks 

and Julia M. Zemaitis, all of Oxford, in the 

County of Worcester and Commonwealth of 

Massachusetts, to the Southbridge Savings 

Bank, dated August 15, 2007 and recorded in 

the Worcester District Registry of Deeds, 

Book 41772, Page 366, for breach of the 

conditions of said mortgage, and for the purpose 

of foreclosing the same will be sold at 

public auction, on the premises described in 

said mortgage, and known as 19-21 Ashton 

Street, Oxford, Worcester County, 

Massachusetts, on Thursday, the 15th day of 

November, 2012, at one o’clock in the afternoon, 

all and singular, the premises conveyed 

by said mortgage, and therein 

described as follows: 

That certain piece or parcel of land, and the 

buildings and improvements thereon, known 

as 19-21 Ashton Street located in the Town of 

Oxford, and State of Massachusetts and 

being more particularly described in a Deed 

recorded in Book 21593, Page 60 and Book 

21593, Page 70 of the Worcester Land 

Records. Title held by Fairbanks, William K. 

and Rita M. and Zemaitis, Julia M. 

The Deeds in Book 21593, Page 60 and in 

Book 21593, Page 70 contain the following 

description: 

PARCEL 1 

The land in Oxford, Worcester County, 

Massachusetts, on the westerly side of 

Ashton Street, and bounded and described 

as follows: 

BEGINNING at a stake on the westerly side 

of Ashton Street, said stake being north a 

distance of 696 feet from the northerly side of 

Old Webster Road, so-called, said stake 

being the northeasterly corner of the herein 

described premises; 

THENCE South 86° 49’ West by land now or 

formerly of Cournoyer 150 feet to a stake at 

said Cournoyer land; 

THENCE South 3° 11’ East by said 

Cournoyer land 21 feet to a stake at land now 

or formerly of Oxford Builders, Inc.; 

THENCE North 86° 49’ East by said Oxford 

Builders, Inc. land 150 feet to a stake on the 

westerly side of Ashton Street; 

THENCE North 3° 11’ West by said Ashton 

Street 21 feet to the point of beginning. 

PARCEL 2 

The land in Oxford, Worcester County, 

Massachusetts, and bounded and described 

as follows: 

BEGINNING at a stake on the westerly side 

of Ashton Street, said stake being northerly a 

distance of 675 feet from the northerly line of 

Old Webster Road, so-called, at the northeasterly 

corner of the herein described premises: 

THENCE South 86° 49’ West by land now or 

formerly of Cournoyer 150 feet to a stake at 

said Cournoyer land; 

THENCE South 3° 11’ East by said 

Cournoyer land 75 feet to a stake at land now 

or formerly of Oxford Builders, Inc.; 

THENCE North 86° 49’ East by said Oxford 

Builders, Inc. land 150 feet to a stake on the 

westerly side of Ashton Street; 

THENCE North 3° 11’ West by said Ashton 

Street 75 feet to the point of beginning. 

SUBJECT to the following conditions and 

restrictions: 

1. No house to be erected thereon costing 

less than $4,000.00. 

2. The premises are not to be used for commercial 

and manufacturing purposes. 

3. No cattle, swine or poultry are to be kept 

on the premises, and no stable or privy to be 

erected thereon. 

4. No dwelling to be erected or constructed 

nearer than 25 feet of the street line. 

SUBJECT to the rights and easements of 

New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. 

and Worcester County Electric Co. to construct, 

repair and maintain poles, wires and 

equipment. 

BEING the same premises conveyed to the 

Grantors by deed recorded with the 

Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 

LEGALS 

21251, Page 118. 

This is a Second Mortgage foreclosure, subject 

to a First Mortgage to Fleet National 

Bank dated February 12, 2003, recorded in 

the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in 

Book 29316, Page 127, in the original principal 

amount of $81,653.00 

The description of the property contained in 

the mortgage shall control in the event of a 

typographical error in this publication. 

The above-described premises will be sold 

subject to all municipal taxes and other 

municipal assessments, rights or easements. 

A Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollar nonrefundable 

deposit will be required to be paid 

by certified check or in cash by the purchaser 

at the time and place of sale and the balance 

upon delivery of Deed within forty-five 

(45) days of said sale at the office of 

Montague & Desautels, 334 Main Street, 

Southbridge, Massachusetts, 01550. 

Other terms and conditions to be announced 

at the sale. 

SOUTHBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK 

By: s/Philip Pettinelli 

Philip Pettinelli, President 

Present holder of said mortgage 

Gwendolyn Glass Carbone, Auctioneer 

Mass. Auctioneer’s Lic. No. 1647 

Montague & Desautels 

Attorneys-at-Law 

334 Main Street 


Telephone: (508) 764-3244 

October 19, 2012 

October 26, 2012 

November 2, 2012 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

The Trial Court 

Worcester Probate and Family Court 


Worcester, MA 01608 

(508) 831-2200 

Docket No. WO12P3055EA 

CITATION ON PETITION FOR 

FORMAL ADJUDICATION 

Estate of: Brenda S Motrucinski 

Date of Death: 11/19/2010 

To all interested persons: 

A Petition has been filed by: 

Edmund J Motrucinski Jr of Webster MA 

requesting that the Court enter a formal 

Decree and Order of testacy and for such 

other relief as requested in the Petition. 

And also requesting that: 

Edmund J Motrucinski Jr of Webster MA 

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) 

of said estate to serve Without Surety on 

the bond. 

You have the right to obtain a copy of the 

Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. 

You have a right to object to this proceeding. 

To do so, you or your attorney must file a written 

appearance and objection at this Court 

before: 10:00 a.m. on 11/20/2012 

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by 

which you must file a written appearance and 

objection if you object to this proceeding. If 

you fail to file a timely written appearance 

and objection followed by an Affidavit of 

Objections within thirty (30) days of the 

return date, action may be taken without further 

notice to you. 

The estate is being administered under formal 

procedure by the Personal 

Representative under the Massachusetts 

Uniform Probate Code without supervision 

by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not 

required to be filed with the Court, but recipients 

are entitled to notice regarding the 

administration from the Personal 

Representative and can petition the Court in 

any matter relating to the estate, including 

distribution of assets and expenses of administration. 

WITNESS, Hon. Denise L Meagher, First 

Justice of this Court. 

Date: October 19, 2012 

Stephen G. Abraham 

Register of Probate 

November 2, 2012



India coming to Nichols 

Courtesy photo 

DUDLEY — India comes to campus during the next two weeks, as the school’s Fischer Institute presents a five-event 

series covering Indian music, dance, and cinema, as well as economic issues in the country’s rapidly emerging economy. 

The program kicked off last night with a showing of the “Bollywood” film “Monsoon Wedding.” 

On Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in Davis 205, Northeastern University’s Ravi Ramamurti will talk about India’s growing 

middle class as well as strategies in dealing with India and China in his presentation “From Slumdog to Samruddhi.” 

Ramamurti is a Distinguished Professor of International Business and Strategy and the Director of Northeastern’s 

Center for Emerging Markets. 

Fischer Institute Director Blanche Milligan sees a direct connection with that presentation and what many Nichols 

students are getting in the classroom. “Our international business program focuses on countries such as India and 

China,” she explained. 

Dance takes center stage in Daniels Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. with visiting artist Parul Shah (pictured) 

and her dancers. The troupe will focus on the dances of northern India. Shah, who will spend a five-day residency at 

Nichols meeting students and faculty and visiting classes, also will offer a workshop on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in 

Daniels on techniques used in traditional Indian dance. 

The free workshop requires advance reservations, which can be arranged by contacting 

blanche.milligan@nichols.edu. 

The idea for an extended residency dates back to last fall, Milligan notes, when a group of 11 Buddhist monks who had 

been exiled from Tibet spent almost a week on campus, expanding students’ international horizons in the process. 

“Students who didn’t even participate in the formal events saw the monks walking around campus,” Milligan recalls. 

“Cultural awareness comes in different ways, even by just opening your eyes to it.” 

The series culminates on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. with a concert of Indian-influenced musical works by the composer 

Shirish Korde, accompanied by soprano Deepti Navaratna and cellist Jan Muller-Szerwas. The event will take place 

at the First Congregational Church of Dudley, 135 Center Road, next to the Nichols campus. A reception with the composer 

will follow the performance. 

“This performance will certainly expose the audience to sounds that might not be familiar to their community,” 

Milligan says. 

Moore salutes an 

American hero 

Courtesy photo 

BOSTON — Sen. Richard T. 

Moore, D-Uxbridge, welcomed 

home M/Sgt. Kevin Kroyman, 

USAF, who recently returned to 

Oxford from a six month tour in 

Afghanistan. Moore presented the 

local veteran with a 

Massachusetts State Flag and a 

Senate Citation honoring him for 

his exemplary service to America. 

Joining Senator Moore in honoring 

this true “American Hero” is Al 

Beland, Chairman of the Webster- 

Dudley Veterans Council. 

NEWS BRIEFS 

WRTA mobile website taking off 

WORCESTER — Several months have elapsed since the 

Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) embarked 

on a comprehensive technological upgrade of its entire 

system, which has made it on par with national and international 

cities across the globe. 

Today, statistics are showing that these upgrades are 

more than working. The WRTA’s mobile web site is consistently 

outpacing its desk top counterpart, and more and 

more people are finding and utilizing the QR codes at 

WRTA bus stops. 

In fact, the most recent findings for the last month show 

mobile site visits are higher by over 3,000 visits. On many 

weekends, mobile web hits have exceeded desktop hits, 

demonstrating a paradigm shift in the way people are seeking 

travel data. 

“Various industries worldwide are seeing statistics shift 

from desktop to mobile site visits and this is one of the reasons 

we strived to ensure the WRTA was among one of the 

front runners in making these important technology 

enhancements,” said WRTA Administrator Steve O’Neil. 

“We knew that to increase ridership and remain relevant 

for all of our ridership demographics, this change needed 

to occur. The results are proof that our market wanted this 

ease of use.” 

An integral component of the upgrade has been the 

WRTA’s Bustracker, which is available on both the mobile 

ready and the regular WRTA website. Bustracker allows 

riders to know exactly when their bus will arrive at their 

stop, in real-time. The system is similar to bigger cities 

such as New York, which boasts its own real-time bus 

information via MTA Bustime. 

Additionally, riders can receive updates on a bus’s 

arrival by scanning QR codes located at various bus stops, 

calling 1-508-296-TRAK, or by texting. 

The WRTA also offers text message alerts similar to 

such metropolitan cities as Dallas and London. These messages 

let riders know about detours, snow delays, and offer 

riders the most accurate travel information. 

“Getting information as soon as it is available is something 

that is an important tool for our riders,” O’Neil said. 

“It enables them to plan their travel accordingly, and make 

any necessary changes they need to make, should there be 

a change in a bus’s schedule.” 

“We’re keeping pace with the bigger cities such as New 

York, Dallas, Stockholm, London, Madrid, and Tokyo,” 

O’Neil said adding, “We’re making sure our riders have 

every technological benefit we can offer them.” 

For more information on the WRTA, visit 

www.therta.com. 

Woman’s Club seeks vendors for health fair 

DUDLEY — The Dudley Woman’s Club will present “It’s 

All About You!” — Dudley Woman’s Club Health & 

Wellness Fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the 

Dudley Municipal Complex on West Main Street. Open to 

the public, exhibitors will focus on women’s and men’s 

health, fitness, and wellness care with opportunities for 

pampering included. 

We are presently seeking to expand our offering of 

exhibitors and encourage you to contact us if you consider 

your business a fit (no pun intended) for our health fair 

that is free to both exhibitors and the public. 

For more information, please call Maryellen at 508 943 

2477. 

HANDS accepting applications 

DUDLEY — Helping Address the Needs of Dudley’s 

Seniors (HANDS) applications are available through Nov. 

30 for fuel/electric assistance for the 2012/2013 heating season 

at the Pearle Crawford Memorial Library, the Senior 

Center at the Dudley Municipal Complex and the Dudley 

Post Office. Applications are also available on the town’s 

website www.dudleyma.gov. 

Applicants must be Dudley residents, at least 60 years of 

age, and in need of financial assistance. All questions on 

the application must be filled out and received by Dec. 1 for 

consideration. 

Donations to HANDS are accepted throughout the year. 

Applications and donations may be mailed to HANDS, P.O 

Box 343, Dudley, MA 01571.



Large enough to lead, yet small enough to care. 

351 E. Main Street, Southbridge, MA 

508-764-4275 or 1-800-585-7310 

FULL LINE OF SPA CHEMICALS 

Bromine • Chlorine • Baqua Spa Cartridges 

FREE WATER ANALYSIS 

CALL NOW! Book For Early Spring Installation 

PUT A POOL ON LAYAWAY FOR 2013 AT 2012 PRICES! 

Pool Sales • Repairs • Service 

Winter Hours: 

Mon.-Fri. 10am-3pm 

Sat 9am-3pm • Closed Sunday 

347 E. Main St. • Southbridge, MA • 774-402-8441 

38 YEARS OF PROVEN SERVICE 

At your service in the 

Webster Times 

➠SEE YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL THE SERVICES 

➠ 

Yung W. 

NEW 

PATIENT 

SPECIAL 

Cleaning, Exam, 

Bite Wing X-Rays 

$70 

Lee, D.M.D. 

Family Dentistry 

• Gentle Dentistry 

• General & Preventative 

• Cosmetic 

• Extractions 

• Metal Free Partials 

• Dentures and Partials 

• Digital X-Rays 

• Bleaching 

New 

Patients 

Welcome! 

Care Credit 

Available 

We Accept 

Most 

Insurances! 

236 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540 

508-987-8228 

Daycare Boarding Grooming 

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508 764 4417 

We Groom Cats Too! 

265 Dudley River Road, Southbridge, MA 

www.woofandwhiskerinn.com 

info@woofandwhiskerinn.com 

Antiques, Collectibles 

& Home Décor 

10% OFF 

at Fortunato Court 

We welcome you 

to stop in and see 

our fine selection 

of Home Décor, 

Art, Jewelry, Furniture, & More 

with this ad 

Consignments Accepted • Dealer Space Available 

508-347-3354 

Nancy Santullo-Fors ~ Proprietor 

21 Main St • Rte, 131 Sturbridge, MA 

Hours: Open daily 11-6 • Closed Wed. 

Open late thurs night until 8PM • Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-3 

P 

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SWIMMING POOLS In-ground & Above ground. WE do it all! 

Sales, service, supplies & PARTS for ALL brands. 

RESERVE your POOL for 2013 • FREE Layaway! 

OVER 35 Years of HANDS-ON experience! 21 YEARS IN AUBURN! 

JACUZZI SPECIAL NOV. 1-DEC. 1 

Purchase a J-400 HOT TUB & gera FREE Apple iPad 

or a J-LX or J-300 & get a FREE $300 VISA Gift Card 

or choose SPECIAL financing, as LOW as $20 a week! 

HOT TUBS 

SAVE 

THOUSANDS 

PLUS receive a FREE 

$1,600 accessory pkg. 

POOL TABLES by Imperial 

Table sales, moves & recloths 

10%-30% OFF MSLP CUES & DARTS 

THE Best Value BRAND! 

760 Southbridge Street • (Rt. 12) Auburn, MA 

Licensed & Insured • Mon.Closed; Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-4; Sun. 10-3 

508-832-6566 • FREE Layaway • www.PoolsCuesSpas.com 

FREE Water Analysis stops 1/2 hour before we close. 

Your Hometown Heating Specialist 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 5:00 

• 24 HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE • 

Service Contracts 

Fuel Assistance & Citizens Energy Accepted 

DON’T PAY TOO MUCH FOR OIL! 

• Mon. price 10/29/12 was $ 3.63 per gallon* 

• Call for the most up to date daily price or visit us at 

www.charltonoil.com 

“Call Us First!” 

Now Serving 

Worcester 

*prices subject to change 

• 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week! 

• One Million Hits a Month 

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ADVERTISING WORKS! 

Call Sandy at (508) 909-4110 to place 

your ad in the Webster Times. 

Over 17,500 Homes - Every Week



GRAND OPENING OF 

Dr. Steven A. Franks 

board certified dermatologist with 

over 30 years experience. 

Kathryn Swanson DNP-BC 

nurse practitioner specializing in 

dermatology & medical cosmetics. 

REVIVE MEDICAL DAY SPA 

Novbember 15, 2012 • 6:30-8:30pm 

Please come join us and enjoy a tour of our new facility meet our knowledgeable staff. 

Learn about dermal fillers, botox, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, lasers 

FREE Mini Enzyme Mask ★ FREE Make-up Application 

FREE Wine & Cheese ★ Raffles to win FREE treatments 

19 Everett Street, Southbridge, MA • 508.765.7711 • centralmassdermatology.com 

Full Medical Dermatology Services 

At your service in the 

Webster Times 

➠SEE YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL THE SERVICES 

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WE BUY GOLD 

Cormier Jewelers 

Central St. Southbridge (508) 764-7415 

Bring this ad in and receive 

an extra 5% on your gold 

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Welcoming New Patients! 

Francis L. Kach D.D.S. P.C. 

492 Washington St. 

(Rt. 20) Auburn 

(508) 832-2171 

★★★★★ 

Offering 

Inhalation 

Sedation 

★★★★★ 

Hours: 

Monday 10-8 

Tues thru Fri 8-5:30 

Saturday 8-12 

Come See Us For: 

General Dentistry 

Restorative Dentistry 

Implant Restoration 

Root Canals • Dentures 

Teeth Whitening 

Cosmetic Dentistry 

Crowns 

MASSIVE SELL-OFF ORDERED! 

HORTON FURNITURE 

MUST RAISE CASH 

$150,000 EXCESS INVENTORY 

3 FLOORS OF GREAT VALUES! 

Sofas starting @ $399 Desks starting @ $199 

Twin Mattresses starting @ $79 Dinettes starting @ $299 

(sold by sets only) 

5 Drawer Chest starting @ $239 

Queen Beds starting @ $299 Bunk Beds starting @ $399 

Recliners starting @ $279 Futons starting @ $399 

Some items are one of a kind! 

1 year interest free financing available! 

53 SCHOFIELD AVE. (RT. 12) 

DUDLEY, MA 01571 • 508.943.0234 

Special Sale Hours: 

OPEN 7 DAYS • MON., TUES., WED. & SAT. 9-5 

THURS. & FRI. 9-6 • SUNDAY 11-5 

www.hortonfurniture.com 

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“The smallest store with the largest 

selection of your classic 

Webster Lake gear & gift ideas.” 

154 Thompson Road • Webster, MA 

(behind Wind Tiki) 508-943-4900 

or shop online at www.oldewebster.com 

www.websterlakegifts.com 

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FLAVORS OF FALL 

BEER AND LIQUOR 

Open Every Sun. 12-10 • Rte. 197 • 119 West Main 

MARTY’S OF DUDLEY 

Sturbridge Quilting 

& Sewing Center 

Classes ~ Fabric ~ Fun! 

November Floor Model Sale! 

Sewing and Embroidery Machines, 

Sergers, Longarm Machines & 

Sewing Furniture 

508-347-6500 

www.sturbridgequiltandsew.com 

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559 Main Street, Sturbridge MA 01566 

Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat 10-5, Thurs. 10-8 

Sun. 12-4, Closed Monday 

ADVERTISING WORKS! 

Call Sandy at (508) 909-4110 to place 

your ad in the Webster Times. 

Over 17,500 Homes - Every Week



CHURCH LISTINGS 

WEBSTER 

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE 

RECONCILIATION, 5 N. Main St., Webster, MA 

01570, 508-943-8714, Web site: www.reconciliationweb.org, 

e-mail: 

office@reconciliationweb.org, office hours: 

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Rev. 

Janice C. Ford, Pastor and Priest-in-Charge. 

Sunday Services of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. 

(with coffee hour following). Sunday School 

begins at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care available beginning 

at 9:45 a.m. 

From the third Sunday in June to the first 

Sunday in September, our Sunday service of 

Holy Eucharist is at 9:00 a.m. 

CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC NATIONAL 

CHURCH. For information, contact: Father 

Brian D. McIntyre, SCR (508) 641-5672 saintjoseph5672 

@yahoo.com. Holy Mass every 

Sunday at 4 p.m Prayers for healing on the, 2nd 

and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. 

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, corner of 

Lincoln and Nelson streets. (508) 943-6758. The 

Rev. Kent Whitecotten. Sundays, 10 a.m. and 6:00 

p.m. www.faithassemblywebster.com. 

Oxford Lions Club presents awards 

CHURCH OF CHRIST-WEBSTER, 168 Main St. 

in the “Joslin House,” corner of Mechanic 

Street. (508) 765-6067. Evangelist Peter Capoccia. 

Bible study Sundays, 9 a.m., worship Sundays, 

10:30 a.m. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER, 

33 E. Main St. (508) 943-3554. The Rev. Thomas B. 

Harmon. Sundays, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Adults’ and 

children’s Sunday school, 10 a.m. 

HOLY TRINITY POLISH, NATIONAL 

CATHOLIC CHURCH, 68 Lake St. (508) 943-0608. 

Rev. Dr. Stanley Kaszubski, interim pastor. 

Saturday, 4 p.m. All are welcome. 

SACRED HEART OF JESUS, 18 E. Main St. 

(508) 943-3140. The Rev. Adam Reid. Saturdays, 4 

p.m. Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday 

morning worship a 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., June, July 

and August. 

SHARING GOD’S LOVE MINISTRY, 

9 E. Main St. (508) 949-6497. Pastor Richard 

Mongeon. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Services, 11 

a.m. Wednesday bible study, 6 p.m. All are welcome. 

Handicapped accessible. 

STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN CHURCH, 

35 Parkway. (508) 943-8361 The Rev. Luke A. 

Veronis. Divine Liturgy Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 

Wednesday 6:30 Supplication to the Virgin Mary 

followed by Bible Study at 7:15p.m, and Saturday 

morning bible study 6:30 a.m. Saturday Vespers 

6:00 p.m. 

ST. JOSEPH BASILICA, St. Joseph Basilica, 53 

Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 01570, 508-943-0467, 

Rev. Monsignor Anthony Czarnecki, Saturdays, 

4 p.m., Sundays, 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Polish), 8:15 

a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (English), Holy Day Vigil, 5 

p.m., Holy Day Masses, 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. 

(English) 8:15 a.m. (Polish) 7 p.m. (Bi-lingual). 

ST. LOUIS CHURCH, 15 Lake St. (508) 943-0240. 

The Rev. Joseph Marcotte. Saturdays, 8 a.m. and 

5 p.m. Sundays, 7, 9 and 11 a.m. (English) and 

12:30 p.m. (Spanish). 

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FEDERATED 

UCC Federated is a Methodist and UCC congregation, 

welcoming ecumenical diversity. 4 

Church Street, Webster, MA, 01570, Phone: 508- 

943-0061, Web site: www.uccfedwebster.org The 

Rev. Melinda LaMontagne, Ph.D. E-mail: melinda.lamontagne@ 

yahoo.com, Sunday service at 

10:00 a.m. with coffee hour at 11:00 a.m. Office 

hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bible 

study: Wednesdays 12:00-2:00 p.m. Our services 

are handicapped accessible. 

DUDLEY 

CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 

105 Southbridge Road. (508) 949-3711. The Rev. 

Patrick O’Loughlin. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Adult 

Bible study, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF 

DUDLEY, Conant Memorial, United Church of 

Christ, 135 Center Road. (508) 943-7320. Rev. John 

R. White. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday 

School 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Adult Study 

Sun. 8:30 a.m.. Open & Affirming Congregation. 

All are welcome. Handicapped Accessible. 

www.uccdudley.org. 

ST. ANDREW BOBOLA, 54 W. Main St. (508) 

943-5633. The Rev. Joseph Szwach. Saturdays, 

4:45 p.m. Sundays, 9:15 a.m. (in Polish), 8 and 

10:30 a.m. (in English). 

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH, 

22 Dudley Hill Road. (508) 943-0470. The Rev. Paul 

Campbell. Sat., 4 p.m. Sun., 8:30 and 11 a.m. 

OXFORD 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 

LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 49 Old Webster Rd., 

Oxford. 508-987-1083. Bishop Garn Evans. 

Sundays, 10 a.m. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NORTH 

OXFORD, 693 Main St. (508) 987-5633. Pastor 

Renee D. Kaufman. Sundays, 9:15 a.m. 

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF 

OXFORD 

355 Main St., (508) 987-2211, The Rev. Clare 

Overlander. 

Worship and Sunday School 1st through 12th 

grades, Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Nursery care provided. 

Handicap accessible. 

www.oxfordfirstucc.org. 

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 268 Main St., 

Oxford: Holy Eucharist, Saturdays 5 p.m., 

Sundays 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Father 

Alfred T.K. Zadig. Support group September 

through June at 270 Main St., for any with loved 

ones in danger of suicide second Tuesday of the 

month at 7 p.m. For more information call (508) 

987-1004 or visit azadigsr@yahoo.com. 

OAK HILL BIBLE CHURCH, 40 Sacarrappa 

Road. (508) 987-0287. Senior Pastor Glenn Rice. 

Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. 

OXFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 

465 Main Street (508) 987-5378, the Rev Wanda 

Santos-Perez. Sunday Worship 10:00 am - 

Nursery Care provided. 

Coffee & Fellowship following worship. ALL 

WELCOME 

ST. ANN’S CHURCH, 652 Main St. (508) 987- 

8892. Pastor Richard Reidy. Saturdays, 4 p.m. 

Sundays, 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 

ST. ROCH’S CHURCH, 334 Main St. (508) 987- 

8987. Rev. Michael Roy. Saturdays, 4 p.m. 

Sundays, 8:30, 10:30 a.m.. 

TABERNACLE OF PRAISE ASSEMBLY OF 

GOD, 8 Maple Road. (508) 987-7707. The Rev. Sue 

Lynch. Sundays, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bible 

study, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 70 S. Main St. 

(508) 987-1248, Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 

a.m.; weeknight worship on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 

Oxford Lion Joseph Tagg, right, is presented a certificate recognizing his 

years of service by Lions District Governor Mark Desmarais 

OXFORD — Dr. Antoinette Parvis has been awarded the membership 

key award by Lions Clubs International to acknowledge 

her contribution in sponsoring two new members to the Oxford 

Lions Club. 

“This is a very distinguished award that I am honored to be 

here to present,” said Lions District 33A Governor Mark 

Desmarais. 

He thanked Parvis for her dedication to the organization and 

challenged the club to continue to sponsor and welcome new 

members. 

“It is very rewarding to help fulfill community needs, and it is 

a great honor to be presented with this award,” said Parvis. 

“This club is a very dynamic, local oriented club,” said 

Desmarais. “The more you continue to grow the more you will be 

able to do to help your community.” 

The District Governor also honored Past Oxford Lions 

President Joseph Tagg and Lion Bill Stake for their work on 

behalf of the organization. Desmarais paid tribute their years of 

service and the countless hours they have volunteered on behalf 

of the organization. Desmarais was joined at the awards ceremony 

by the district’s Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Carol Duquette and 

Lions Club member Don Fortin from Charlton. 

The Oxford Lions Club meets the first Monday of each month 

at the Colonial Restaurant in Webster. Lions clubs are a group of 

men and women who identify needs within the community and 

work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to 

get involved with the Oxford Lions Club, please contact Bill 

Stake at (508)320-8818 or you may visit the clubs website http://eclubhouse.org/sites/oxfordma/. 

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization 

with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 

Send your club’s information to TRIPS 

OFFERED, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 

01550, or e-mail to atremblay@stonebridgepress.com. 

The Trips Offered section will run as 

space permits. 

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA 

The Daughters of Isabella is holding the following 

trips, which are open to the public. The 

bus pick-ups are at the Big Bunny Parking Lot 

in Southbridge and Tracy Court and Davis 

Street (Municipal Parking Lot behind 

Commerce Insurance on Main Street) in 

Webster. Please note that final payment is due 

30 days prior to tour departure date. Your 

deposit on these tours confirms your reservation. 

Please make checks payable to: 

“Bernadette Circle No. 709” and mail to 

Bernadette Circle No 709, Post Office Box 201, 

Webster, MA 01570. Tour components are subject 

to change, based on availability. Changes 

will be noted. For further information or 

reservations, please call either Jan Caouette 

at 508-887-2215; Bernadette Langlois at 508-943- 

8047 or Suzanne Clearwater at 774-230-0669 

(cell) or 508-943-4579 (home). The Daughters of 

Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable Catholic 

women’s organization. 

* October 7: Lake Winnipesauke Turkey 

Train, Hart’s turkey lunch and train ride, 

Anheuser Busch factory tour and Clydesdales 

and brilliant fall foliage. Bus leaves 

Southbridge at 7 a.m. and leaves Webster at 

7:30 a.m. The cost is $67 per person. 

* October 9-15: Myrtle Beach spectacular. 

Get ready for lots of fun. The cost is $749 per 

person, double occupancy. 

* November 11-13: Atlantic City’s Tropicana, 

two buffets, $25 cash bonus, show. Bus leaves 

Webster at 7 a.m. and leaves Southbridge at 

7:30 a.m. The cost is $179 per person. 

* December 2: Hukelau Hawaiian Christmas 

tour, show, cuisine and Bright Nights. Bus 

leaves Webster at 9:30 a.m. and Southbridge at 

10 a.m. The cost is $65 per person. 

BERNARD DUBE 

SPENCER — Bernard Dube is offering the 

following trips. For more information, call 

Bernard at (508) 885-3098. 

* April 23 to May 8, 2013: Spain and Portugal 

plus Lourdes and Fatima, including 

Barcelona, Montserrat, Dali Museum in 

Figueras, Carcassonne (France), Lourdes 

Shrine, the Basque country of France and 

Spain in the scenic Pyrenees region, San 

Sebastien, Bilbao, Leon, Burgos, Santiago de 

Compostela, Porto, Fatima Shrine, Lisbon, 

Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. 

* May 22 to June 2, 2013: Yellowstone 

National Park, Grand Teton National Park, 

Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse National 

Monument, Badlands National Park, Devil’s 

Tower National Monument, Canyonlands 

National Park, Arches National Park, Denver, 

Pike’s Peak and more. 

* August 8-20, 2013: Scandinavia, Norway: 

Oslo, a scenic ride on the Flam Railway, an 

exciting fjord cruise to Gudvangen, medieval 

Bergen, Viking Ship Museum, etc. Denmark: 

Copenhagen, Elsinore and Kronburg Castle, 

etc. Sweden: Stockholm, Drottningholm 

Palace, etc. Finland: Helsinki, Olympic 

Stadium, Sibelius Park, etc. Estonia: cruise to 

Tallinn, a bustling port city of medieval walls, 

Courtesy photos 

Parvis, left, is presented the Lions International Key membership award by Lions 

District 33A Governor Mark Desmarais 

Charlton Lion Don Fortin, left, presents Oxford Lion Bill Stake with certificate in appreciation 

of his efforts on behalf of local Lions activities. 

TRIPS OFFERED 

turrets, spires and winding cobbled streets. 

* October 6-21, 2013: Witness the majestic 

peaks of the Himalayas and Mount Everest, 

Kathmandu (Nepal), Patan, Buddhists shrines 

and temples, rickshaw ride through a bustling 

bazaar, Chitwan National Park, Tharu Ethnic 

Village, an exciting jungle boat trip, an elephant 

safari ride (or another included option), 

scenic drives to enjoy outstanding mountain 

views, Lhasa (Tibet), Tibetan folklore show, 

Drepung Monastery, Norbulingkha Palace, 

Jorkhang Temple, the majestic Potala Palace 

of the Dali Lama and Sera Monastery, a scenic 

drive over Kambala Pass for splendid views of 

snow capped mountains and the vast Tibetan 

plateau and more. There is an extension to 

Bhutan (Oct. 20 to Oct. 26) for those who want 

to extend their stay to this exotic Himalayan 

country. 

TOP NOTCH TOURS 

WARREN — Top Notch Tours for Seniors 

and Friends is offering the following trips. For 

reservations and more information, call 

Marlene Downing at 413-436-5311. 

* October 17-19: Resorts Atlantic City, New 

Jersey (2 nights/3 days). Departing on a luxury 

motor coach transportation with 

(CD/DVD/WiFi). Resorts, located right on the 

Boardwalk, and featuring the best of Atlantic 

City. On arrival you’ll receive two delicious 

buffet meals, $25 casino cash and a casino 

show ticket. Resorts Casino provides easy 

access to all of the Atlantic City’s great attractions. 

Walk the Boardwalk and enjoy the 

Atlantic Ocean’s bounding surf and clean 

fresh salt air in America’s only ocean front 

casino resort. Cost is $205 per person. 

* November 12 – Christmas Spectacular 

Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. Depart on a- 

luxury motor coach transportation with 

(CD/DVD/WiFi). Whether you intend to visit 

New York’s world-class stores, museums or 

many other attractions, you are sure to enjoy 

the Big Apple. You’ll initially visit Midtown 

Manhattan and Rockefeller Center. A special 

treat will be the Radio City Christmas 

Spectacular with the Rockettes. A beverage 

and popcorn are included at Radio City. After 

the show, you will have time to view the sights 

before returning home with fond memories of 

the big Apple and Radio City’s Christmas 

Show. The cost is $119 per person. 

* February 16-24, 2013 – Orlando, Fla. (9 Days 

& 8 Nights) – Go where it’s warm. The trip 

includes deluxe motor coach transportation 

with (CD/DVD/WiFi), snacks, drinks and fun 

filled activities, 8 nights lodging, (14 meals) 8 

continental breakfast, 6 full course dinners. 

Start your journey visiting the Airborne & 

Special Operations Museum, the outstanding 

Holy Land Experience, Bok Tower Garden 

National Historic Landmark, Morse Museum, 

see the Magnificent Chapel, free time at an 

Orlando area theme park of the groups choice 

(discount admission fee not included), Disney 

marketplace, Historic St. George Street, 

Museum of Cape Fear Historical Complex and 

much more. The cost is $699 per person – 

includes all taxes and meal gratuities. 

• March 2013: Atlantic City, N.J. (casino). 

* April 13-21, 2013 – New Orleans, La. (9 Days 

& 8 Nights) – Spectacular Southern Trip. Trip 

includes deluxe motor coach transportation 

clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the 

world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually 

impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and 

serving youth throughout the world. 

with (CD/DVD/WiFi), snacks, drinks and fun 

filled activities. 8 nights lodging, (14 meals), 8 

continental breakfast and 6 full course dinners. 

Start your journey visiting O. Winston 

Link Museum, the beautiful historic 

Louisiana Plantation, Riverboat Cruise on the 

Mississippi River, national World War II 

Museum, enjoy fantastic music in the French 

Quarter and experience the amazing sights 

and sounds of New Orleans on a Guided Tour, 

enjoy a Dinner party with Entertainment, 

time for shopping and sightseeing, visiting the 

Market Square District, Merrehope Estate and 

much more. The cost is $740 per person, 


• June 22 – 30, 2013: Branson Show 

Extravaganza (9 days & 8 nights) 7 outstanding 

shows. Trip includes deluxe motor coach 

transportation with (CD/DVD/WiFi), snacks, 

drinks and fun filled activities, 8 nights lodging, 

(14 meals) 8 continental breakfast and 6 

full course dinners. Start your journey visiting 

Franklin Park Conservatory, (7) Great 

shows: Cassandre-voice of an Angel, George 

Dyer Show, Buck Trent Country Show, The 

Haygoods Show, The Dutton Family Show, The 

Fabulous Acrobats of China, Showboat 

Branson Bell Dinner show, visiting the magnificent 

St. Louis Arch and world-class 

Columbus Museum of Art, and much more. 

$760 per person, includes all taxes and meal 

gratuities. 

* September 7-15, 2013: Memphis, Tenn. (9 

Days & Nights) – Home of the Blues. 

The trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation 

with CD/DVD/WiFi), snack, drinks 

and fun-filled activities. Eight nights lodging, 

(14 meals), 8 continental breakfast, 6 full 

course dinners. Try your luck at the exciting 

Tunica, the Casino Capital of the South, visit 

Tunica Museum, Franklin Park Conservatory, 

the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Guided Tour 

of Memphis from the music landmarks to legendary 

sights, the home of the Blues and the 

birthplace of Rock n’ Roll, Platinum tour of 

amazing Graceland, home of Elvis, Beale 

Street it all started here in Memphis. Visit 

Casey Jones Village in Jackson, 

Tenn., 

President Taft National Historic Site in 

Cincinnati, Ohio. Price is $675 per person – 


• September 2013: Bourne Scallop 

Festival 

• October 2013: Bermuda Cruise 

• November 2013: Atlantic City, N.J. 

(Casino) 

EAST BROOKFIELD SENIOR 

CENTER 

* Oct. 12: The East Brookfield Senior Center 

is running a fall foliage bus trip to the New 

Hampshire Turkey Train on Friday, Oct. 12. 

You will depart from the town hall on Connie 

Mack Drive at 7:15 a.m. and travel to New 

Hampshire. You will be served a delicious full 

course luncheon featuring Hart’s Turkey 

Farm Roast Turkey with all the trimmings on 

the train and travel along the scenic woodsy 

setting. After the train returns, we will visit 

the famous Clydesdale Horses and tour the 

Anheuser Busch Brewery in Merrimac, N.H. 

We will be arriving back home at approximately 

5:30 p.m. Cost is $64 per person. Please 

call Judy Shute at 508-867-9224.



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THOMPSON – 382 Lowell Davis Rd! 

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w/Skylights & Tile Flr! Formal Dining! 

Frplcd Liv Rm! Den! Yr Rd Sun Rm! 3 

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Garage w/Loft! $339,900.00 

DUDLEY – 71 Eagle Dr! Being Built! 

2880’! 9 Rms! Granite Kitchen! 23X23.5 

Family Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Suite 

w/Office! 3 Tile Baths! All Hrdwd Flrs! 

2X6 Construction! C/Air! 2 Car 

Garage! Still Time to Pick Int Colors! 

$349,900.00 

SOLD 

DUDLEY – 49 Airport Rd! 10 Rm 

3,200' Tri-Level! 2.59 Acres! In Ground 

Pool! 28' Frplcd Liv Rm & Din Rm 

w/Hrdwds! Center Isle Kit! 23' Frplcd 

Fam Rm! 2nd Kit! Master Suite 

w/Office & Multiple Closets! 5 Bdrms 

& 3.5 Tile Baths! Laundry Rm! 

Garages! Gas Heat! $339,900.00 

NEW CONSTRUCTION 

DUDLEY – 111 Pierpont Road! 8 Rm 

Custom Cape! 10 Acres! Farmer's 

Porch! Applianced Country Kit! Din Rm 

& Frplced Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr 

Master Suite! Office or 5th Bdrm! 1st 

Flr Laundry! 3.5 Baths! Heat w/Oil or 

Wood! Heated 2 Car Garage! C/Air! 

$364,900.00 

DUDLEY – 66 Lyons Road! 8 Rm 

Colonial! 5.56 Acres! Applianced Kit 

w/Tile Flr & Center Island! 24x24' 

Vaulted Ceiling Liv Rm w/Gas Frplc & 

Hrdwd Flr! 1st Flr Laundry! Office/4th 

Bdrm! 2.5 Baths! Master Bath! New 

Vinyl Fence! $329,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

DUDLEY – 122’ WATERFRONT! 

50 Lakeview Ave! Merino Pond! 

Beautiful 12 Rm Tri-Level! Year Round 

Enjoyment! Plenty of Room for 

Entertaining! 2 Complete Kitchens! 

Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rms! Hrdwds! 3 

Baths! Ideal In-Law! Garages! 5Z Heat! 

$399,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

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48' Colonial! 9 Rms! 3 Bdrms! 3 

Baths! Master Bath! Liv Rm 

w/Cathedrals! 29' Fam Rm! Office! 

1st Flr Laundry Rm! About $80K to 

Complete! 2.37Acres $169,900.00 

WEBSTER – 

New England Commons! Adult 55+! 

2 Bdrms! 1 to 2 Baths/Master! 

Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds, Tile & 

Carpet! Basements! Garage! C/Air! 

Security! Community Center! Walking 

Trails! Low Fees! Convenient! 

From $224,900.00 

SOLD 

OXFORD – 22 Locust St! Across 

from Chaffee School! Spacious 6+ 

Rm Ranch on 3/4 Acre Dble Lot! 20’ 

Liv Rm! Cabinet Packed Eat-in Kit! 3 

Bdrms w/Carpet Over Hrdwd Floors! 

Deep Closets! Huge 24X43’ 4 Car 

Garage! Recent Roof! 

$189,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER - New England Commons 

55+! To Settle Estate! Custom 

Handicap Accessible! Many Upgrades! 

Applianced Kit w/Granite Counters, 

Tile Floor, Pantry Cabinet! Cathedral 

Ceiling! 2 Bdrms, Master Bath! 2 

Baths! 3 Season Porch! Garage 

w/Handi Ramp! $229,900.00 

SOLD 

WEBSTER – 48R Lake Parkway! 

Being Built! 28x52’ Split! Open Flr 

Plan w/Cathedral Ceiling! Kit 

w/Granite! Kit & Din w/Hrdwds! Liv 

Rm & 3Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! 

Master Bath! 2Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil 

Heat! 2X6Construction! Deck! 

$219,500.00 

WEBSTER – 28 East Main St! 

Conveniently Located 3 Family! 5/5/4 

Rms, 2/2/2 Bdrms! Perfect Investment 

Property! Well Maintained! Off Street 

Parking & Garage! Individually 

Metered! Recent Gas Boilers & 

Water Heaters! Fully Rented! 

$179,900.00 

WEBSTER – 23F Third St! 6 Rm 

Townhouse! 1,492’! Open Floor Plan! 

Center Island Kit! Hardwoods! 3 

Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2.5 Total 

Baths! Garage! Walk-out Lower 

Level! Ready for CAir! Convenient to 

395! $169,900.00 

WEBSTER - 32 Highcrest Park! 7 Rm 

Townhouse! Easy Highway Access! 

Applianced! Quartz Counters! 

Spacious Liv Rm w/Wall to Wall! 1st Flr 

Half Bath & Laundry! 2 Huge Bdrms! 

Master w/Separate Bathroom Access 

w/Dble Sinks! Recent Updates! CAir! 

Finished Lower Level! $129,900.00 

CHARLTON – 173 Center Depot 

Rd! 7 Rm Updated Saltbox Colonial! 

Applianced Granite Kit! Frplcd Liv 

Rm! Din Rm! Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! 

Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! In-Ground 

Pool! 2 Car Garage! 1 Acre! 

$309,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER – 34 Park Ave! 6 

RmCape! 3 Bedrooms! Hardwoods 

Through Out! Newer Roof, Windows, 

Furnace & Electric! Nice Yard with 

Patio Area for Entertaining! Detached 

Garage! Close to All Area Amenities! 

Perfect for the First Time Home 

Buyer! $129,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER – 421 School St! 3 Units 

– Single Family plus a 2 Family! Good 

Investment Opportunity and a Place 

to Live! Single Fam w/6 Rms, 3/4 

Bdrms & 1.5 Baths! 2 Fam w/5&5 

Rms! 2/3 Bdrms Each! All w/Hrdwd 

Floors! Sep Oil Heat! Garage! 

$149,900.00 

WEBSTER – 3 Crosby St! 8 Rm Cape! 

Very Convenient to 395! Frplced Liv Rm & 

Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flrs! 4 Bdrms 

w/Hrdwds! Recent Roof, Furnace & 

Windows! Full Bath w/Updated Vanity! 

Gas Heat, Hot Water & Cooking! Nicely 

Landscaped! $129,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER – 13 Black Point Rd! Big 

Boy Toys? A place to Live too! 1200'+ 

Apartment/House! 5Rms! Applianced! 2 

Bdrms, Full Bath w/Laundry, 12x20 Deck! 

4 Garages - 2 Adjoining Buildings! 30X40 

- 3 Stalls -9X10 Doors! 28X40 Stall - 

14X14 Door! Heated! 1/2 Bath! Electric 

Doors! $269,900.00 

SOLD 

THOMPSON – 231 Labby Rd! 

7 Rm Contemp! 2.5 Acres! Applianced! 

Din Area w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/Pellet 

Stove & Sliders to 32’ Deck! 4 Bdrms! 

Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Heated Pool! 

Lower Level Fam Rm! 5Z Oil Heat! 

2 Car Garage! Wired For Generator! 

$214,900.00 

WEBSTER – 3 Klebart Ave! Stately 7 

Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Crown 

Moldings! Applianced Kit! Formal Din 

Rm & Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Entry 

Foyer! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master 

w/Cedar & 2 Dbl Closets! Sunroom! 

Tile Bthrms! Garages! Newer Roof! 

Easy Rte.395 Access! $189,900.00 

SUTTON – 64 W Millbury Rd! 

Country Retreat! Horse Farm! 4+ 

Acres! Custom Kit w/Knotty Alder 

Cabinets, Granite, Skylights & French 

Doors to a Waterfall & Koi Pond! Prof 

Landscaped w/Accent Lighting & 

Irrigation! Barn w/1/2 Acre Paddock! 

$410,000.00 

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CHARLTON – 21 N. Main St! 7 Rm 

Colonial! Loads of Potential! Acre Lot! 

Liv Rm w/Wall to Wall & Built Ins! 

Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Eat In 

Kitchen! Recent Full Bath w/Ceramic 

Tile! 3/4 Bdrms w/Wide Plank Flrs! 

Detached Garage! $99,900.00 

SOLD 

DUDLEY – 33 June Street! 6 Room 

52’ Split! Fireplaced Living Rm 

w/Hrdwds! 3 Bedrooms with Hrdwd 

Floors! Master Bdrm w/Bath! 2 Full 

Baths Total! Fireplaced Family Rm! 

Applianced Kitchen! Screen Enclosed 

Porch! 2 Car Garage! $209,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER – 30 Everett Ave! Nice 6/6 

Rm 2 Family! Great Location! Beautiful 

Corner Lot! First Flr Updated! Recent 

Pantry Kitchen & Bath! Hrdwds! 

Second Flr Ready for Your Changes! 

Expandable Third Flr! 2/2 Bdrms! Gas 

Heat & Hot Water! 2 Car Garage! 

$174,900.00 

WEBSTER – 14 Batten Street! 5 

Rm Ranch! Eat-in Kitchen w/Knotty 

Pine Cabinets! Living Rm w/Wall to 

Wall Carpet over Hardwoods! 3 

Bedrooms w/Hardwoods! Full Bath! 

3 Season Porch! Detached Garage! 

Oil Heat! 14,178’ Lot! 

$139,900.00 

SOLD 

DUDLEY – 196 Schofield Ave! 6000 

Sq Ft Garage w/2 Lots w/Frontage! 

6 – 14’ Garage Doors! Separate 

Office! Separate Lunch Rm! 

Covered Bay Rear of Property! 

Outside Wood Burning Furnace! 

Lots of Options for this Building! 

7.4 Acres! $440,000.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 3 Beach St! Across From 

WEBSTER LAKE! 7 Rm Colonial Built 

2003! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! 

Applianced Kit! Din Area & Liv Rm 

w/Hrdwd Floors! 3 Spacious Bdrms! 

13X17.6 Master! 2nd & 3rd Bdrms 

w/Hrdwds! Bring your Boat! 

$169,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 195 Lower Gore Rd! 9 

Room Tri-Level! Applianced! Din 

Rm! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral 

Ceiling! 4/5 Bdrms! 3 Baths! LL Fam 

Rm! Oil Heat! 4 Car Garage! Large 

Deck Overlooks Private 1.76 Acres! 

$169,900.00 

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! Nicely Landscaped! 

$209,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER LAKE – 76 Union 

Point Rd! 100’ Waterfront! 

Panoramic Lake Views! 13,407’ Lot! 

8 Rm Colonial! Lake Facing Master 

Bdrm! 4 Bdrms! 3 Baths! Applianced 

Kit! 2 Car Detached Garage! 

Super Convenient! 

$594,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER LAKE – 505 Treasure 

Island! 6 Rm Townhouse Overlooking 

Heated Pool! Hrdwd Flrs! Open Floor 

Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 

Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas 

Heat! Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 

BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Beach! 

$249,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – 106 Beacon 

Park! Beach Front Townhouse 

w/BOAT DOCK! 5 Rms! Move-in 

Condition! Huge Lake Views! S&S 

Applianced! Din & Frplcd Liv Rm! 

Lake Facing Master Bdrm w/Bath! 2 

Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! CAir! Garage! 

$289,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER LAKE - Across From, 

w/Views Of & Easy Access To! 175 

Killdeer Island! The Benefits of Lake 

Living at a Better Price! 11 Rms! 4/5 

Bdrms! 5.5 Baths! Lake Facing Frplcd 

Master Suite! Possible In-Law! 2 Car 

Attached & 1 Under! Workshop! 

$319,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER LAKE ACCESS – 42 

Laurelwood Dr! Overlooking Lake! 

Able to Dock Boat! 7 Rm Raised 

Ranch! Applianced Granite Kit! Liv Rm 

w/Cathedral Ceiling/Skylights! Fam 

Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! Recently Remodeled 

Move-n Condition! 2 Car Garage! Gas 

Heat! $299,900.00 

SOLD 

WEBSTER LAKE – 33 Point 

Pleasant Rd! Huge View of Middle 

Pond! Northwest Exposure! 

Ideal Summer Cottage or Take Down 

to Build “New Home”! 

7 Rms! 5 Bdrms! 

“AS IS”! 

$199,900.00 

SOLD 

WEBSTER LAKE – 294 Killdeer SOUTHBRIDGE – 440 N. 

Island! North Pond! 62' Waterfront! Woodstock Rd! 76 Acres of Natural 

Panoramic Views! 8 Rm Colonial! Kit Beauty! 8 Rm Country Ranch! Yester 

w/Double Oven! GLEAMING Hrdwd Year Charm! 2 Kitchens! 3 Stone 

Flrs! 4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! 14X20 Trex Fireplaces! Lower Level “Saloon”! 

Deck! Newly Painted! Prof Landscaped! Huge Barn! 4+ Garages! Workshops! 

Fenced Yard! Docks Included! Saw Mill! Former “Cheney Farm” 

$449,900.00 

$449,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER LAKE – 9 Loveland 

Rd! WEBSTER LAKE - 272' 

Waterfront Lot - It's All About the 

LAND!!! Great Views of South Pond! 

Tons of Sun! Beautiful Sunrises! 

275' Road Front - 10,000+ Square 

Feet! Build Your Dream House 

Here! $169,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - Wawela Park 

Rd! 130’ SUBDIVIDABLE WATER- 

FRONT LOT! 1/2 Acre Plus! 

Expansive Views of Middle Pond! 

Private! Wooded! Ideal Southern 

Exposure! 157' Road Front! 197' 

Deep! Town Services! Pristine Piece 

of Webster Lake! $489,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER LAKE - 111 Beacon 

Park! Waterfront, Beach Front, Pool 

Side Townhouse w/BOAT DOCK! 5 

Rms! Absolute Move-in Condition! 

Panoramic Lake Views! Applianced! 

Din & Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Lake 

Facing Master! Master Bath! 2 Bdrms! 

2.5 Baths! CAir! Garage! 

$279,900.00 

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 

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! $309,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - 206 Treasure 

Island! Remodeled End Unit! 

Applianced Granite Kit, Cherry Cabinets 

& Hrdwd Flr! Din Area to Trex Deck! Liv 

Rm w/Window Seat! 2 Bdrms! Master 

Bath w/Marble Vanity! 2.5 Baths! Frplc 

Fam Rm! Gas Heat! CAir! Garage! 2 

Boat Slips! Heated Pool! 

$254,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER LAKE - 80’ Waterfront 

Lot and a Fire Damaged House - It’s 

AllAbout the LAND! Don’t know if the 

House can be Saved, Foundation 

Maybe? Great Views of South Pond! 

Tons of Sun! Beautiful Sunrises! 100’ 

Road Front - 9,000+- Sq.Ft! 

$239,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – 302 Treasure 

Island! Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! 

Hardwood Floors! Applianced! Open 

Floor Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 

Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Heat! 

Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 BOAT 

SLIPS! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! 

$269,900.00 

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THOMPSON - 186 WAGHER RD. 

First time offered! 4 bdrm Cape! HWF! 

New windows! Fully professionally 

landscaped 1/2 acre lot! Garage! 

Sheds! $169,900 New Price 

WEBSTER LAKE - SOUTH POINT RD 

WEBSTER LAKE LOT 

Southern exposure! Panoramic view! 

Breathtaking morning sunrises! Architectural 

drawings! Engineered and approved, conservation 

site plan! Buy now! $169,900 

WEBSTER - 10 HALL ROAD 

ON DEPOSIT 

Completely updated 3 bdrm. ranch! Sparkling New 

updated kitchen with granite countertops and 

stainless appliances! Tile and hardwood floors 

throughout! Inground swimming pool! Garage! 

Walking distance to Webster Lake and sailing 

assoc! $185,000 

NEW LISTING 

OXFORD - 1 HOWE AVE. 

First time offered! Clean charming ranch! 

Renovated kitchen, breakfast bar. Loads 

of counter space! Fireplaced living room! 

Hardwood floors! $179,900 

WEBSTER - 6 BROOKLINE ST 

SOLD 

Large 3 Family 

Unit #1: 3 bedroom. Unit# 2: 3 Bedroom. Unit #3: 

2 Bedrooms New Pro Windows! Hot water baseboard/ 

oil heat! 1 Car garage! priced better than 

30% below assessment. Ask $129,900 

Featured Listing 

DUDLEY - 4 GLENDALE 

Lovely Ranch with Split Floor Plan! Large 

Master with Private Bath ~ Located at Opposite 

end of other BR's! Partially Finished Basement! 

Kitchen Space opens to include Dining Area ~ 

with Easy Access to Back Deck & Private 

Backyard! Recent updates include ~ Both 

Baths! Newer furnace! Come take a look!! 

$182,000 

MILLBURY - 55 MARTIN ST 

SOLD - ASSISTED SALE 

Large adorable quality built cape! 4 bedrooms 2 

1/2 baths! Front to back fireplaced living room! 

Formal dinning room. $249,900 

WEBSTER LAKE - 6 SOUTH POINT RD 

SOLD-ASSISTED SALE 

Exceptional 2 Bedroom Year Round Ranch! On 

Large Lot! 95' of Natural Landscape Frontage! 

Southern Exposure! On Dead End Road. 

$319,900 

STURBRIDGE - 43 MCGREGORY RD 

Off Fiske Hill Rd 

“Call to inquire about our Short Sale - Fast Track Program” 

CUSTOM Over-Sized Hip 

Roof Ranch Speaks QUAL- 

ITY! 2100 sf on 1 Level! 

Excellent Split Flr Plan, 

Incredible Mstr Suite, 

MEGA-RM to Expand! 

Huge walk up Attic + 42x72 

LL! $332,000 

WEBSTER LAKE ~ LONG ISLAND 

Prime Waterfront Island Lot! 

Perfect Vacation Dream Get-away, 6,245 sf, 

50' Frontage, Clear & Level, $179,000. 

WEBSTER - 24 PARK ST 

ON DEPOSIT 

2 Family! Owner Occupied! 6 Rooms! 

3 Bedrooms each Floor! All Natural 

Woodwork! Corner of Myrtle Ave and 

Park Street. $79,900.00 

BROOKFIELD - 16 SURREY LANE 

Quiet Country Living! 

Mobile home! 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 

central air, on 10,000 sq. ft lot $40,090



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WEBSTER LAKE - Attention Lake lovers!!! 

Fabulous corner end unit on the Marina at 

Treasure Island! Quality renovations include 

gorgeous "open" kitchen with granite center 

isle, stainless appliances and ample cabinets. 

Sliders off dining area to deck overlooking 

your nearby deeded boat slips and 

Middle Pond. Two large bedrooms, Master 

with full bath and beautiful double sink marble 

vanity. Custom red birch and oak floors. 

Upgraded stairways and rails. Lower level 

fireplaced family room with 1/2 bath and 

walk-out to patio. Recent replacement windows 

and garage door. Desirable end location 

steps to beach, heated pool and marina. 

Guest parking spaces nearby. Move right in, 

just in time for summer! 

R/E Tax $4,406 $409,900 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER — More than 2500 

sq. ft. of first floor living area in 

this spacious Ranch located on 

.86 acre on non-through street. 

Three bedrooms, three baths, 

two fireplaces, sunken living 

room, dining room, sun room, 

lower level family room with 

kitchen, two additional rooms for 

exercise/office, central air, three 

zone oil heat, two-car garage, 

inground pool. Nice location, 

close to schools, highway, shopping. 

R/E Tax $3456 $259,900 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT CON- 

TEMPORARY -- MIDDLE POND -- 138 

FT. SHORE w/ 80' SANDY BEACH! 

Major updates in this 4358 sf. multilevel 

home including kitchen w/granite 

and European SS appliances, roof, 

Buderus furnace, 60' Trex deck, floor 

coverings, garage doors, lakeside 

patio w/gourmet cooking island w/stationary 

grille and fridge, central vac 

and a/c. Fireplaced Living room w/ 

cathedral ceilings and sliders to lake 

front deck. Four bedrooms, 3-1/2 

baths, office, boat garage and launch. 

Lower level kitchen and living/entertaining 

area w/walkout to beach! Enjoy 

all the Lake has to offer all year round! 

R/E Tax $7527 $895,000 

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Jan 

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Debra 

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Deck. Located in private 

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SUN 12-2 

cul-de-sac! Country 

location! Directions:Lebanon Hill to Stoneybrook, 

left onto Hilltop. Look for signs. 

Southbridge: Gorgeous 

Victorian! Beautiful “Painted 

Lady” is full of charm & character! 

6 rooms 3 bedrooms 1 bath 

on first floor. 4 rooms 2 bedrooms 

on 2nd floor. Can be a 10 

room single family home or two family or in-law. Gas fireplace. 

Picture perfect! Must see. Exterior recently painted, 

newer roof, updated windows. Lovely yard w/patio, arbor & 

shed. Car Port. $179,900. 105 Chapin St. 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN 12-2 

Sturbridge:Fussy Buyers 

(over 55 yrs old) take a look at 

this Pristine Mobile Home with 

4 rooms 2 bedrooms 1 1/2 

baths. Updated windows, 

roof, furnace, appliances, & 

exterior doors. Central Air. 

Beautiful insulated enclosed porch! One Owner-meticulously 

maintained. $65,000. 

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Kelleher-Sears 

508-847-0033 

Lucie 

Lemke 

508-868-1222 

Licensed in MA 

Melissa 

Cournoyer 

Hilli 

Debbie 

Thomo 

Joan 

Lacoste 

Mary Jo 

Demick 

Chad 

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Spiro 

Thomo 

“We are part of Make Southbridge Home” 

Michelle 

Roy 

Vivian 

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Doros 

Stan 

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HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN 12-2 

Southbrige:New England Cape 

with loads of space! 7 rooms 4 

bedrooms 2 full bath plus 2 half 

baths! Remodeled kitchen with 

island! Fireplace & hardwood 

floors in livingroom. Finished 

lower level with bath. Detached 

heated garage-with huge workshop! Yard. Location on small 

in between street. $179,900. 24 Mary Ellen Lane. 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN 12-2 

Southbridge: Looking for 

NEW! Just about finished 

with this 5 room 3 bedroom 

Ranch. Vaulted ceilings in 

kitchen, living room, & dining 

room. Hardwood floors, 

upgraded cabinets, tile in 

bath. Lower level with full windows & roughed plumbed for 

another bathroom. 2 car garage. Surrounded by woods. 

$189,900. 

Southbridge:Warm & inviting 7 

room 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath 

Colonial in Fabulous neighborhood! 

Fireplace front to back livingroom 

w/French doors to sun 

room.New baths w/state of the art 

fixtures & vanities. Newer electric, 

heating system & windows. Hardwood floors! 1st floor 

family room with pellet stove. Upscale new stainless steel appliances 

& upgraded cabinets. Large master bedroom with dressing 

alcove/office area-lots of closets. Walk up attic. $199,900. 

WEBSTER • $359,900 

10 Henry Joseph Dr. 

Like new 3 BR Col. w/gourmet 

kitchen. Hardwoods, 2.5 baths, FR 

w/FP, 1st floor laundry, 

private yard. 

Call Sara 

SOUTHBRIDGE • $179,900 

62 Westwood Pkwy. 

New to makrket, sweet 3 BR Ranch 

with new Kitchen, Hardwoods, 

flat yard, 3 bedrooms, great 

neighborhood, access to highways. 

Call Lucie 

STURBRIDGE • $339,900 

72 New Boston Rd. 

Price slashed, stunning 

Saltbox Col., 9 rooms, vaulted 

sunrrom, in home office, 

stonewalled setting, direct 

Mass Pike Access. 

Call Lucie 

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OPPORTUNITY 

WEBSTER: 

For lease... 3 

br, 2 ba single 

family... 

Applc'd, fireplace 

lr, full 

finished 

garage! Available Dec 1st. $1,550 

Great Highway Access. 

Joyce Johnson 508-958-1742 

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THOMPSON - Horses 

are welcomed at this 

Greek Revival Cape. 

Privately set down a long 

stone wall lined drive, 

this home features many 

original’s such as wood 

floors, original doors & 

great built-ins. The eatin 

country kitchen with 

pantry, updated bathrooms & master suite add to the interior 

charm. Outside you will find an in-ground pool & patio w/grape 

arbor, large barn & pasture ideal for animals & even a 1 BR in-law 

guest cottage with great income potential all on the almost 4 acre 

mature lot. Priced at just $299,900 

WEBSTER, MA - 

A view like no other. 

Wake up every 

morning with skyline 

views of 

Webster Lake; see 

into the hills of 

Woodstock; and 

peer into the woods 

of Charlton. This 

masonry construction home has west facing windows 

throughout and is custom built. Featuring a new kitchen 

w/granite counters & tile floors, 2 full bathrooms, a fireplaced 

living room & two car garage. This home has a 

tremendous in-law or expansion potential with a fully finished 

lower walk-out level with additional bedroom & fireplaced 

living. Priced at just $269,900 

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Other Great Locations Available: 

OXFORD: 3200+ sq ft on BUSY Main Street 

near Oxford Center 

UXBRIDGE: Downtown; 3400+ sq ft. Central 

Air & Lots of Parking 

Maryann Johnson 

508-847-1484 

www.MaryannJohnsonSells.com 

A Place To Call Home… 

WOODSTOCK- 

Custom built 3 bedroom 

Cape. Open 

floor plan, formal 

living & dining room, 

kitchen with breakfast 

bar opens to 

large family room 

overlooking impeccably manicured backyard. This 

home has security system, sprinkler system and is 

wired for a generator. A Must See! $299,900 

PUTNAM- 

Located in a 

desirable 

Putnam Condo 

neighborhood, 

this beautifully 

remodeled 2 

bedroom, 1.5 

bath condo features: Corian countertops, ash 

floors, built-in book shelves, custom 

blinds…too many to list. Call for your personal 

appointment, offered at $169,900 

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SOUTHBRIDGE, 

MA - This Cape 

style home is sitting 

on a great 3/4 acre 

lot with a paved 

driveway, mature 

landscaping & garden 

shed. The home 

features 3 generous 

bedrooms, a formal living & dining room, a country style 

eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen you will find a great 3 

season sitting/eating space. The home has a newer oil 

boiler, newer vinyl siding & a great work-shop in basement. 

$169,900 

KILLINGLY - We are very fortunate 

to offer 2 mobile homes for sale in 

Fallbrook Park. Both units have 2 

bedrooms, 1 bath and are very well 

maintained. These homes move 

quickly so call us today for your own 

personal showing of one or both. 

Pricing from $31,000- 

$41,000. These units are waiting 

for you! 

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

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

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* 2 BR 

* 2 Baths 

ON DEPOSIT 

* Cathedrals 

* 2.5 baths 

* Fireplace 

* 1 acre 

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38 Camelot Dr. 

178 Schofield Ave 

ON DEPOSIT 

* 3 bedrooms 

* Sided 

* Eat-in kitchen 

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36 Boyd St 

4 Barry Ave 61 Dudley Hill Rd 

367 Main St 

AUBURN - $309,500 CHARLTON - $275,000 PAXTON - REDUCED 

$154,000 

ON DEPOSIT 

* 3 BR 

* Granite countertops 

* Family rm 

Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 

32 Wayne Ave 

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DUDLEY - OFFERS!!! OXFORD - 

WEBSTER - $349,900 

CONSIDERED! ASKING $199,9000 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN. 10-12 

* 3 BR * Maple kitchen 

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* 1,376 sq. ft. 

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* 2 BR 

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* 4 BR* 10 rooms * Cathedrals 

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SPENCER - $174,900 

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DUDLEY 

61 Dudley Hill Rd S 2-4 $149,900 Remax Advantage 1 

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Oakview Estates S 1-3 $199,900 Remax Advantage 1 

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OXFORD 

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SOUTHBRIDGE 

Lot 6 Hilltop Dr S 12-2 $180,000 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 

24 Mary Ellen Ln S 12-2 $179,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 

105 Chapin St S 12-2 $179,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 

352 Durfee St S 12-2 $189,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 

WEBSTER 

15 Skyview Ln S 11-1 $349,900 Remax Advantage 1 

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20 Dale Ave- Unit 1 

Webster - Deal!! 

$89,900 

6 rms, 3 BR 

39 Maple St. 

Dudley - 

15 Sunnyside 

8 rms, 3 BR, 2 acres 

$169,900 

Brenda 

Flanagan 

508-769-1811 

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* 3 baths 

* 6 acres 


76 Bond Rd 

WEBSTER - $104,900 

* 2 BR 

* Cathedrals 

* Master BR 

w/jacuzzi 

* 1+ acre 

Call Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 

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70 Ramshorn Rd 

$264,900 

6+ rms, 3 BR/2 baths 

1.23 acres 

Maria Reed 508-873-9254 

* New furnace * New septic 

* Wide pine 

flooring 

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521 Pleasant St 

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* 2 baths 

* 1st floor FR 

* 2 fireplaces 

* 3 BR 

Call Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 

5 Partridge Hill Rd 

* 2 bed. 

each level 

* 2-family 

* Fenced yard 

* Large FR 

Call Diane Luong 774-239-2937 

27 Elm St 

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$1200 mo 

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$1400 

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508-414-8101 

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Cut/Split/Delivered 

•Excavation Services 

•Storage Available 

For Trailers/Boats Etc 

Lawns Mowed, House 

Washing, Painting, Minor 

Car Work, Cars Removed. 

YOU NEED IT DONE? 

WE’LL DO IT!!!! 

Call Today: 

508-764-6376 

HANDYMAN 

No Job 

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Home Improvement 

Remodeling & 

Handyman Services 

• Cellars, Baths etc. 

• Older Home Floor 

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• Suspended Ceilings 

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HANDYMAN 

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 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 

Morin 

Maintenance 

•Spring and fall 

cleanup 

•Landscaping 

•Lawn 

Maintenance 

•Property Maintenance 

•Full Handyman Services 

•Snow/Trash Removal 

Free Estimates 

Fully Licensed & Insured 

(508)347-0110 

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(508)612-6427 

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PAINTING 

PAINTING 

Interior/ 

Exterior 

Power Washing 

Carpentry 

• FREE ESTIMATES • 

• FULLY Insured • 

• Reasonable Rates • 

Rich O’Brien 

Painting 

28 Years Of Experience 

508-248-7314 

PAINTING 

CBC PAINTING 

Exterior/ Interior 

Quality 

Workmanship 

& Satisfied 

Customers for over 

20 Years 

Fully Insured 

Free Est. 

508-278-3316 

1-800-640-3316 

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Accurate Pest 

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Full Pest Control 

Services 

Over 27 yrs. 

experience 

Reasonable Rates 

Owner Operated 

508-757-8078 

Ask for David Hight 

Auburn, MA 

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CLASSIFIEDS 

HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 

TO PLACE YOUR AD 

CALL 

TOLL FREE 

010 FOR SALE 

(1) Formal Dining 

Room Set 

Black hardwood with gold 

pattern 72”x24” rectangular 

table, includes (2) Captain 

and (4) straight back chairs. 

Best Offer 

Located in Paxton 

Please Call: 

508-892-3488 

(1) Maytag LP Gas 

Clothes Dryer 

Excellent condition, will 

guarantee 30 days, recently 

overhauled. 

Best Offer 

Call: 508-765-5190 

(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 

(2) Behind Cab 

Weather Guard 

Tool Boxes 

(1) Like new 

$350 

(1) In good condition 

$150 

(1) In Bed Tool 

Box 

In good condition 

$150 

Call: 413-245-6521 

Or: 413-478-1469 

•(2) Blue floral 

striped sofas 

$160 each 

Rugs: 

•8x10 blue-$55 

•5x8 wool, black, 

green, gold jungle 

animal-$85 

Or Best Offer 

Call: 774-312-0105 

or 508-943-3105 

•(2) Blue floral 

striped sofas 

$160 each 

Rugs: 

•8x10 blue-$55 

•5x8 wool, black, 

green, gold jungle 

animal-$85 

Or Best Offer 

Call: 774-312-0105 

or 508-943-3105 

(2)Sharp model ER320 

Cash Registers 

paid $250ea 

asking $75.00 ea 

or BO 

Solverus Credit/Debit 

Machine 

paid $650 

asking $100 or BO 

Call: 774-745-0226 

Ask for Bruce 

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

•50’s/60’s TV DVD’s 

•Posters 30’s-60’s 

Stars/Movies 

•Hard bound classic 

books 

•Very old book 

Stanley’s Story 

Through the Wild of 

Africa 

BEST REASONABLE 

OFFER 

•Beautiful Unique 

Torchiere Lamp 

$125 

AND MORE!! 

Call: 508-234-4137 

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

ARCHERY, HUNTING 

EQUIPMENT 

AND ACCESSORIES 

In Excellent Condition 

Call 508-764-6908 

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

Solid Wood 6pc 

Bedroom Set 

$1,000 

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

White 

Grandfather 

Clock 

$800 

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

Dining Room Set 

$500 

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

Computer Desk 

and Filing 

Cabinet 

$800 

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

Washer and 

Dryer 

$300 

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

Waterbed 

$300 

Call: 508-361-0839 

100% Wool Multi 

Colored Hand 

Braided Rug 

$700 

Nichols and Stone 

Rocking Chair 

$200 

Green Plaid 

Flexsteel Easy 

Chair and Ottoman 

$350 

(2)Matching Stiffel 

3-Way Lamps 

$100 

508-867-8948 

11’ Aluminum 

Metal Brake 

w/legs 

10’’ Contractors 

Table Saw 

5’ table, belt driven, 

Unifence saw guide, 

correct dolly w/locks. 

Both in excellent hardly 

ever used!!! 

Best Reasonable Offer 

Call: 860-923-0146 

12’ Aluminum 

V Hull 

with 6HP gas engine and 

36lb trolling motor included. 

On trailer. 

$1,200 OBO 

Compound Bow 

PSE Model 

11 arrows with case. 

$400 OBO 

Call: 508-764-6058 

14K Marquis 

Diamond Ring 

Never worn, .70 carats, 22 

years old, still in jewelers 

box. Have appraisal 

paid $3,250 

will sell $1,500 

firm 

Call: 860-774-6373 

14K Marquis 

Diamond Ring 

Never worn, .70 carats, 22 

years old, still in jewelers 

box. Have appraisal 

paid $3,250 

will sell $1,500 

firm 

Call: 860-774-6373 

3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing 

20Min Fire Door 

Primed casing, aluminum 

sill. New in wrap 

Paid-$307 

Sell for-$200 

508-885-5347 

1-800-536-5836 

17 or 17 1/2 

Stubben Jumping 

Saddle For Sale 

Needsflocking, in great 

condition. 

Needs To Sell ASAP!! 

$400 

Call: 860-634-0392 

1950’s Blond 

Bedroom Set 

Bureau, Mirror, Chest, 

Full & Twin 

Headboards. 

$75.00 or best offer! 

Call 508-735-9493 

1984 Honda Elite 

Scooter 

250cc, runs great! 

$900 

Auto Body Stud 

Welder 

$80 

New 6 1/2 HP 

5/8 shaft motor in box 

$125 

Call: 860-230-7438 

1995 Chevy 

S10 Blazer 

New tires 

and lots of new parts 

$2700. OBO 

Amana heavy duty top 

load Washer 

Used for only 1 year 

$250.00 OBO 

Call 774 745-0095 

2 New Bucket 

Seats 

for Mini Van 

$100 OBO 

Call: 508-885-3136 

Or: 860-888-5207 

2000 

Sports Cards 

Mostly Stars & Rookies 

Baseball, Football, Hockey, 

Basketball, And More! 

$45 

Call: 508-864-9223 

3 Piece Double 

Bedroom Set 

$350 

Kitchen Table Set 

with 6 chairs, solid 

walnut wood 

$400 

Call: 508-943-5324 

4-Foot Steel 

Shelves 

Very Heavy Duty 

$50 

Call: 413-245-7388 

7’ Pool Table 

$75 

Air Hockey Table 

$40 

Kenmore Washing 

Machine 

$175 

Call: 508-867-7807 

9 Piece Formal 

Traditional Dining 

Room Set For Sale 

From the Glenwood 

Collection, in great condition. 

$800 firm 

Call: 508-407-7244 

AAA Sports Cards 

Stars 1950’s-1970’s 

Great shape 

All cards at 

50% off book!! 

Call: 508-864-9223 

Double Burial Plot 

Includes bronze marker in 

Hillsboro memorial Gardens 

Brandon, Florida 33511 

$3,800 

Call: 774-289-3622 

AFFORDABLE 

USED FURNITURE 

We have good used furniture 

at low prices and new 

mattress sets of all sizes. 

Twins-$99 

Full-$129 

Queen-$169 

Pickup or Delivery!!! 

Call Phil: 508-752-0100 

100 Grand Street 

Worcester, MA 01610 

All For Inground 

Pool... 

•Sta-Rite 20” Sand Filter 

•Duraglass 3/4HP 

Pump/Trap 

•EZ Adjustable 

Steps/Rails 

•Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf 

Cannister & Hose 

•Aluminum Ladder 

BEST OFFER 

Call: 860-923-9781 

Angle Iron Cutter 

For Shelving 

4W296, HK Potter 2790 

Normally Sells For $700 

$90 OBO 

Call 5pm-8:30pm 

508-867-6546 

Antique Mirror 

$45 

Old Trunks 

$45 Each 

Student’s Desk 

& Chair 

$50 

Two End Tables 

$45 each 

Call: 774-452-3514 

Art Deco Bedroom 

Set- 1920’s 

Headboard w/footboard 

(full), nightstand, dresser 

w/mirror, matching bench 

seat solid, lovely condition! 

$1,275 OBO 

Beautiful leather sofa also 

Call: 508-320-7941 

BASKETBALL 

HOOP 

w/adjustable backboard. 

Excellent Condition 

$100.00 

HP 

PHOTOSMART 

PRINTER A636 

Model #Q8637A 

, Multiple Paper Sizes, 

$50.00 

WEATHERTECH 

FLOOR LINERS 

Fits Jeep Grand Cherokee 

1999-2004 

$70.00 

508 347-3145 

BEAUTIFUL 

Dark Wood 

Dresser 

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

With attached matching 

mirror. 7 drawers + 2 

drawer cabinet. 

71Wx34Hx19D 

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

$300 

CALL JEFF: 

860-930-4522 

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 

Double 

Cemetery Lot 

In All Faith Swedish 

Cemetery, Worcester, MA. 

Lot #119 Section I 

$1,400 

Call: 508-867-8350 

Brand New 

Pillow-top 

Mattress 

Unopened set, still in bags. 

Comes with warranty. 

$150 

Can Deliver 

Call Karl: 

774-823-6692 

Brass Fireplace 

Screen and doors 

With accessories 

$100 

Please Call Janet: 

508-867-8415 

Bricks and block of 

all kinds and all 

sizes!! 

Call: 508-248-7812 

Computer Desk 

$30 

15” Color RCA 

Television 

$75 

Cabinet/TV Stand 

$30 

All are in brand new 

condition!! 

Call: 508-344-6015 

Darkroom 

Equipment 

Almost everything 

you need! 

Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, 

bottles, safelights, trays, 

print washer, graduates, 

books and more. Old but 

used very little, excellent 

condition. 

$450 for all 

508-885-5277 

Desktop Computer 

Lenovo Windows 7. 

Purchased November 2011. 

Paid $400 

Asking $250 

have original receipt 

Call: 774-633-7014 

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 

Don’t Forget... 

Once you’ve sold 

it, call us to 

remove your ad!! 

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Classifieds 

508-909-4111 

Jukebox 

For Sale 

1951 Rowe AMI 

Model “D” 40 

Excellent Condition. 

Converted To Play 45’s. 

Holds 20 Records. 

Spare Tubes & Service 

Manual. Great Sound, 

Real Solid Wood. 

$2000 

774-200-0501 

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 

FOLD-AWAY EXERCISER 

GLIDER/STRIDER 

Retail $279.95 

Like new! 

Asking $140.00 

Call 508-347-5454 

For Sale 

Make your leaves 

disappear with a 

Cyclone Commander Pro 

Lawn Rake - Like new 

$1500.00 

Get yourself ready 

for snow with a 

Jacobsen Snow Blower 

$200.00 

Call 508 344-4208 

For Sale 

6 month old full 

electric bed 

$1,000 

Whirlpool gas stove 

$250 

Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge 

$500 

Go-go UltraX 

electric chair 

$300 

Kuper Washer 

$150 

Call: 860-908-7295 

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 

Call: 860-299-5925 

Garden Wedding? 

Perfect strapless 

informal wedding 

dress: 

White with lace overlay. 

Dress size 6-8, tea length in 

front, slight train in back. 

Would fit 5’2”-5’5” height. 

$75 

Call: 508-765-5867 

Gas Log For Sale 

Jotul GF200 LP Gas 

$650 OBO 

Mini Kota Electric 

Fishing Motor 

36lb thrust, 5 speeds 

$125 OBO 

Fitness Power 

Rider 

$100 OBO 

Call: 508-943-2174 

Got a truck? 

Phenomenal bargains 

Gas range, gas clothes 

dryer, air hockey table, 

Maitlin Smith game table, 

piano. Boxes & boxes of 

good items!! 

All must go!! 

Buy some, buy all 

508-341-8292 

headboard full adj. 

micro suede, oatmeal w/esp. 

wood trim 

$125 OBO 

Coffee/Espresso Maker 

82-12 cups 

$75 OBO 

Honeywell Air Cleaner 

rm. sz. 15x20 

$50 OBO 

Call: 508-765-0621 

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JET SKI 

2003 Kawasaki 

1100 STX D.I., 

only 80 hours, 

3 person jetski w/trailer, 

tube, 2 life vests, 

excellent condition, 

super fast, 

great fun for 

the whole family. 

$3,200 or best offer 

860-382-2386 

JOTUL 

WOOD STOVE INSERT 

for small fireplace 

with extras 

Depth: 16.5” 

Width: 25” 

Height: 21.5” 

$1,000 

Call 774-275-7524 

Kitchen Table Set 

With 4 chairs, 

solid oak wood 

$400 OBO 

Call: 508-278-5064 

Life Fitness 

Elliptical Trainer 

18 months old, rarely used. 

Best Offer 

Stressless Coco 

Leather Recliner 

with Ottoman 

Mint condition 

$700 

Tiffany Pearl 

Bracelet 

Mint condition 

Best Offer 

Call: 508-344-5334 

Lumber 

1,000+ board feet 

2’’ Pine 

12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths 

Dried 30+ years indoors 

$2.25 BF OBO For Lot 

Call: 508-735-1218 

Machinist 

Complete Set 

of Tools 

(2) Kennedy tool boxes 

1”-6” Starrett mics, 

(4) interapid indicators 

and much more!! 

Call: 586-419-1040 

Mamiya Medium 

Format 

711 Pro camera 

w/80mm F4 lens & super 

wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with 

optical viewfinder, 

Both w/polar filter. 

Almost new, in 

perfect condition 

$1850.00 

860 923-9407 

Maple Dining 

Room Set 

With 2 built-in leaves, 6 

chairs, seats up to 10 people, 

excellent condition. 

$550 

Call: 508-476-1577 

Marcy Exercise Cycle 

Abs Lounge 

Viamaster Treadmill 

Exercise Ball 

$300/Lot 

Call: 508-731-5621 

Milk Can 

$15 

Steel Trunk 

$12 

Car Ramp 

$10 

Ready Heaters 

$45 

2,000 3/4 100psi 

Plastic Pipe 

$60 

Steel Shelf 

$45 

Call: 413-245-7388 

Most Beautiful 

Wedding Gown 

Long sleeved, beaded 

bodice, size 4-6. 

$200 

Call: 508-885-6988 

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 

4 Motor Speed Controls 

Hitachi J100, 400/460V 

Best Offer 


508-867-6546 

NASCAR 

Die-Cast Models 

They’re Back! 

$5 And Up! 

BRAND NEW 

SHIPMENT! 

Blessings Farm 

50 H Foote Road 

Charlton 

508-248-1411 

New Queen 

PillowTop 

Mattress with 

Box Spring 

$150 

Call: 508-410-7050 

Newmac Hot Air 

Furnace 

122,000 BTU, 4 ton air 

condition ready, like new, 

used to heat basement. 

Asking $1,000 

Call: 508-943-5958 

Oak Dining Room 

colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) 

90” table, 36” mirrored buffet, 

56” lighted china closet. 

$1,000 

10 Fishing 

Outboards 

3-25HP 

$250-$500 each 

Call: 508-885-6657 

Oak Pedestal 

Table 

and 4 round-back 

spindle chairs. 

Oval with grey/blue tiled top. 

One Extension 

Excellent condition 

Asking $450.00 or BO 

Call 508 892-1783 

Oak Table 

W/(2) leaves and (6) chairs 

$500 

Formal Sofa & (2) 

Reclining Chairs 

$1,000 

Oak Entertainment 

Center 

$250 

Brookfield 

Cash Only 

Call Dee: 

508-867-4091 

Paperback Books 

Mostly New Titles, 

Mostly Romance Novels. 

Very Reasonable 

Call For More Information 

Or Leave Message 

508-764-1156 

Toro Riding 

Lawnmower 

Only used twice! 

$800 OBO 

12,000 BTU 

Window A/C 

With Heat 

Required 220watt 

$250 OBO 

Napoleon Pellet 

Stove 

Less than 1yr old w/all 

equipment, including (2) 

pallets of pellets 

$2,500 OBO 

508-461-7224 

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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 

PELLET STOVE 

Wrap around glass door. 

Good condition 

Will demo 

$500.00 

WOOD SPLITER 

6 ton, On wheels and legs. 

Runs good 

$300.00 

BICYCLE CARRIER 

for two 

New 

$40.00 

Call 

508 278-3211 

Pennsylvania 

House Dining 

Room Set 

Queen Anne style. 2 captain’s 

chairs, cherry satin finish, 6 

side chairs. Table 60x44, 2 

15” leafs, table padding. 

$2,000 OBO 

Call: 508-278-7243 

PHOENIX 

HEARTHSTOVE 

WOODSTOVE 


Heats up to 2,500 sq.ft. 

$1,800.00 or BO 

Call 860-559-5814 

PIANO 

1928 Henderson upright 

player piano. With 35 music 

rolls and bench. Rarely used 

needs tuning, on first floor. 

$250 OBO 

Call: 508-892-4609 

PORTABLE 

PODIUM $30.00 

ANTIQUE 

TRAIN SET 

$200.00 

RADIAL ARM 

SAW 

$200.00 

STEEL CABINET 

WITH GALLEY’S 

$200.00 

GLIDER CHAIR 

$50.00 

OLD END TABLE 

$45.00 

BENCH TOP W/ 3 

FILING CABINETS 

$125.00 

CALL 

774 452-3514 

Series 1555 

Med-Lift Power 

Recliner 

Low volt motor, four years 

old, cranberry color. 

Excellent condition!! 

Call: 508-476-7642 

CLIP AND MAIL 

Town-to-Town 

CLASSIFIEDS 

TO PLACE YOUR AD 

CALL 

TOLL FREE 

010 FOR SALE 

QUARDRAFIRE 2100 

FIREPLACE INSERT 

$250.00 

2 SETS OF GOLF 

CLUBS 

$20.00 each 

PING PONG TABLE 

For Use on Pool Table 

$150.00 

Call 508-498-5917 

Quoizel Pendant 

Light 

Floral design deep red 

flowers with green leaves, 

gold chain, three light bulbs, 

approximate diameter 18”. 

$175 

Call: 413-245-9221 

Rascal Scooter 

With Lift 

In excellent condition, 

4 wheel deluxe model, 

brand new batteries, 

weight capacity 450 lbs. 

$1,800 OBO 

Call: 508-476-3058 

Sauder 

Computer Armoire 

Black, Good Condition. 

31”W x 52”H x 19”D 

With Slide-Out 

Keyboard Tray 

$100 

Eastford 

Call: 860-377-4961 

Sears Gas Trimmer 

with supply of lines 

$100 

1974 Suzuki 100CC 

$1,000 

Assortment of cameras & 

photo equipment 

Call: 508-885-3136 

Snapper 

Roto-Tiller 

IR5003, Used Twice 

Paid $1295 

Best offer 

TracVac 

Model 385-IC/385LH 

Used Once. 

Paid $1300 

Best offer 

Bear Cat 

Vac-N-Chip Pro 

& Vac Pro 

Models 72085, 72285, 

72295. Used Twice 

Paid $2772 

Best offer 

Call: 

508-765-5763 

Sofa and Matching 

Chair, 

Art Deco Retro 

Pastel Upholstery 

Above-Average Condition 


White-Wash Oak Coffee 

Tables, Floor and Table 

Lamps Also Available 

Separately. 

860-928-6308 

Solid Maple 

Dining Set 

Table, hutch and 6 chairs. 

$800 OBO 

Antique Man’s 

Highboy Dresser 

$800 OBO 

Harden Cherry 

4-Poster King 

Bed Frame 

$800 OBO 

Call: 508-207-0966 

Whole-House 

Ventilator 

$25 

(3) Antique Wood 

Windows 

$75 Each 

Small Shutters 

$4 Each 

Call: 413-245-7388 

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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........... ❑ 

010 FOR SALE 

Solid Maple 

Dining Set 

Table, hutch and 6 chairs. 

$800 OBO 

Antique Man’s 

Highboy Dresser 

$800 OBO 

Harden Cherry 

4-Poster King 

Bed Frame 

$800 OBO 

Call: 508-207-0966 

SOLID OAK 

ROLL- TOP 

COMPUTER DESK 

with N.P. Printer and 2 

speakers 

$175.00 

508 867-3729 

STAR 3-WHEEL 

MOBILITY 

SCOOTER 

Disassembles for 

easy portability 

New battery w/charger 

$500 or BO 

Call 508-347-7492 

TOOL SHEDS 

Made of Texture 1-11 

8x8 $725 

8x10 $900 

8x12 $975 

8x16 $1275 

Delivered And 

Built On-Site 

Other Sizes Available 

Call 413-324-1117 

Trees for 

Sale 

Evergreen Trees, Colorado 

Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 

Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 

All 10 trees for $85 

Norway Spruce 3 1/2’ 

5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ 

tall 5/$99. 

Excellent Privacy 

Border/Ornamental 

Call 508-278-5762 

Evenings 

Trestle Table 

7’ 3 1/2’ Pine 

Matching Benches 

Needs Refinishing 

$250 

London Fog 

Luggage 

Garment Bag, Carry-on, 

Duffle Bag 

$60 

32’ Extension 

Ladder 

250lb Capacity 

$150 

Call: 508-347-7052 

Troy-bilt 

Polar Blast 

Snowblower 

10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint 

condition, always stored in 

heated garage. 

$950 OBO 

Call: 508-341-1337 

Vermont Castings 

Wood stove 

$400 

Pot Belly Woodstove 

$300 

2003 Skidoo 

Renegade 

$3,500 OBO 

Skidoo Blizzard 

$1,000 OBO 

1995 Skidoo 

Formula SLS 

$500 OBO 

2000 F150 Parts 

Call for pricing 

1987 Honda XR200 

$1,000 OBO 

860-377-4225 

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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) 

010 FOR SALE 

VISION FITNESS 

Fitness machine 

Model X60005 

Excellent condition, 

used only one month 

Paid $1,100.00 


HONDA 250EX 

4-wheeler. Barely used 

$2,500.00 

Call 508-560-5056 

Wooden Framed 

Futon 

In excellent condition! 

$200 

Natural Cherry 

8-Drawer Dresser 

$50 

Short Left-Handed 

Men’s Golf Clubs 

Gently used 

$150 

Health Rider Exercise 

Machine 

$50 

Call: 508-478-7577 

Wooden High 

Chair 

Refinished 

$50 each 

Call: 774-452-3514 

Worcester County 

Memorial Park 

Paxton, MA 

Garden of Heritage 

(1) Grave 

#121D plot 2 

Asking $2,800 

Call: 508-476-1621 


Memorial Park 

(2) Grave Sites 

In Heritage I 

$2,200 

Call: 508-832-5065 

100 GENERAL 

105 BULLETIN BOARD 

CARE NET of NECT 

Needs volunteers!! 

For more information 

Please call: 

860-779-0218 

please leave message if 

no answer 

IN REMEMBRANCE 

Julie Ann Bainton 

(Knurowski) 

36 Year Senior Secretary 

Bay Path High School 

Dear Friend, Please Visit 

Our Guest Book And Leave A 

Note To Pay Your Respects 

www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 

JULIE 

Nov. 26th, 1954 

Nov. 30th, 2008 

Send Your Love To: 

888-974-1977 (FAX) 

Or Mail To: 

PO Box 979 

Charlton City, MA 01508 

God Bless 

107 MISC. FREE 

FREE SOFA BED 

Very good condition 

Maroon 

Call 508-885-3252 

Free Upright 

Piano 

Genuine Netzow, 

full sized. 

Call: 774-452-1293 

FREE WOOD 

PALLETS 

You pick up. Monday thru 

Friday 8am-noon. 

Stonebridge Press 

25 Optical Drive 

(located behind Southbridge 

Hotel & Conference Center) 

Write your ad here: 

Name: 

Address: 

Town: 

Phone: 

130 YARD SALES 

DEADLINE FOR 

YARD SALE 

SUBMISSIONS 

IS 1:00 PM MONDAY 

FOR ALL MASS. 

WEEKLY PAPERS 

*Deadlines Subject To 

Change Due To Holidays 

Call For More Info. 

135 LOST AND FOUND 

FOUND 

CAMERA 

on Flint Rd in Charlton. 

Contains lots of 

family photos 

Call 

508 248-3232 

FOUND - KEYS 

2 keys and key fob 

(Ford) 

found at the end of Morton 

Station Road facing Charlton 

Middle School. 

The fob is snapped off but 

may still work 

Call 508 527-5531 

200 GEN. BUSINESS 

203 SNOWMOBILES 

1988 POLARIS INDY 

400 SLED 

Black/red 

4K original miles, 

Always stored indoors 

Classic machine 

Will consider trade 

for riding mower 

$600.00 obo 

508-208-6042 

2003 SKIDOO 600 

GRAND TOURING 

And 

2004 SKIDOO 

500SS LEGEND 

With 2006 Karavan Tilt 

Trailer. Low mileage on all. 

Excellent condition. 

Asking $12K 

but reasonable offers 

considered 

Call 508-769-3167 

204 WATER EQUIPMENT 

Tandem Kayak 

For Sale 

Good design, and good 

condition. 

Was $1,100 

Little used, sell for 

$600 

Call: 860-974-1993 

205 BOATS 

1995 Glastron 17ft 

Fiberglass Boat 

(open style) with 88HP 

Evinrude SPL outboard. 

Includes trailer. Easily seats 

8. Used in fresh water for 

water skiing. 

$5,000 

Call: 508-234-5676 

2008 Sea Ray 

185 Sport 

Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha 

190PHP. 50 hours, pearl 

and black, many features. 

Outstanding condition with 

trailer. 

$18,000 

Call Mark: 

781-801-4061 

210 SEASONAL 

CHRISTMAS 

TREES AND 

WREATHS 

WHOLESALE 

Balsam & Fraser Fir Wreaths 

8” TO 84” 

Great for Fund Raisers 

Low Minimums 

508 832-8739 

SNOWPLOWING 

AND CORDWOOD 

$200 per cord 

split and delivered 

Steven Cordwood 

508-347-4906 

508-347-9496 

215 CAMPING 

Membership to 

Stateline Camp 

Resort 

in Killingly, CT 

Family activities, pool, 

playground, fishing, 

expires 2045. 

$800 OBO 

Call for details: 

508-476-7382 

Check the resort out online at 

statelinecampresort.com 

230 

EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT 

Our Lady of the Valley 

Regional School 

30th Annual 

Holiday Fair 

Saturday, November 17th 

9:00am-3:00pm 

75 Mendon Street, Uxbridge 

*Baked Goods * Wreaths 

* Santa * Raffles * 

Silent/Live Auctions 

* Food/Drink 

* Handmade Crafts 

* Winterland Expess 

* Kids’ Raffles 

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 

Empire Propane 

Gas Parlor 

Heater 

50,000 BTU 

Deluxe Thermostat 

$800.00 

or reasonable offer 

Call: 508-892-8588 

FIREWOOD 

$130.00/Cord 

green wood 

Pick up only 

860 382-2386 

Firewood 

Green $135 

128 cubic feet. 

(774)696-7879 

FIREWOOD 

Green - $150 

or Seasoned - $200 

Cut, Split, Delivered 

WOOD LOTS WANTED 

Call Paul: 

508-769-2351 

508-987-5349 

Seasoned 

Firewood For Sale 

4 foot lengths. Great for an 

outdoor wood burning 

furnace or someone willing 

to do a little work to 

save some money. 

Sorry, no delivery, 

pick up only. 

If interested contact Dave 

860 963-7074 

* 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 

Email to: classifieds@stonebridgepress.com 

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 

Don’t Forget... 

Once you’ve sold it, call us to 

remove your ad!! 

**Town To Town** 

Classifieds 

508-909-4111 

275 FLEA MARKET 

Dudley 

Flea Market 

Antiques, Collectibles 

& General 

Open Every Saturday-Sunday 

8am-4pm 

SPECIAL DEAL!! 

$10 daily spaces 

and 

Free Outdoor Spaces 

Now Through Labor Day 

COME Join US 

Something For Everyone! 

Behind BP Gas 

At Dudley/Webster Line 

2 Acres, Indoors! 

www.dudleyflea.com 

1-800-551-7767 

Indoor Flea Market 

3 Rooms 

Saturday, November 3 

8 am - 1 pm 

Worcester-Auburn 

Emblem Club 

at Worcester Elks 

233 Mill Street 

Worcester 

FREE Admission! 

Snack Bar 

Bake Table 

281 FREE PETS 

(2) Male Cats 

Currently Homeless 

Due to Eviction 

William is solid white 

with one green and 

one blue eye. 

Jack is black and white. 

These two are brothers, 

both are fixed, they are 

6-7 years old and are 

in desperate need of 

a home!! 

Call: 774-545-0330 

Looking for a 

wonderful loving 

home... 

2 year Old Pitbull 

with papers 

Female named “Calle” 

blue nose. Not spayed. 

Great for single pet 

environment. 

Call: 

774-318-8439 

RESCUED CATS NEED 

LOVING FOREVER 

HOMES 

Female Siamese 

Cream and gray 

Neutered Male Tabby 

Both very gentle 

and playful 

Pictures available 

508-341-0588 

RESCUED CATS NEED 

LOVING FOREVER 

HOMES 

Female Siamese 

Cream and gray 

Neutered Male Tabby 

Both very gentle 

and playful 

Pictures available 

508-341-0588 

WHEN PLACING YOUR 

CLASSIFIED AD: 

Please give a full description of what you are selling 

and don’t abbreviate your words. Always remember to include 

an asking price for the item you’re selling. Place your ad early 

in the week. Deadline for classified ads are Mondays at 3pm. 

1-800-536-5836 

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 

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 

Did you find your 

pet? Or find a 

home for one? 

LET US KNOW!!! 

Please call us so that 

we can take your ad 

out of the paper... 

Town-To-Town 

Classifieds 

508-909-4111 

Did you find your 

pet? Or find a 

home for one? 

LET US KNOW!!! 

Please call us so that 

we can take your ad 

out of the paper... 

Town-To-Town 

Classifieds 

508-909-4111 

Found 1/8 

On Worcester St 

In Southbridge... 

All black male cat 

Green eyes, very lovable, 

not fixed, definitely a 

house cat. 

Call: 774-287-5043 

Lost Cat 

Missing from Hillview 

Lane Whitinsville 

on 8/24/12 

“Mollie” 

Is a longhaired tabby 

black & brown in color. 

She has 4 white paws 

and a white bib. She 

weighs 12lbs and is 

2 years old, she is 

microchipped 

#985121006650768 

Call: 508-266-0929



284 LOST & FOUND 

PETS 

FREE TO GOOD 

HOME 

Our owner is moving 

and cannot take us 

with them... 

2 year old “Molly” & 

“Princess” are sisters, 

preferably kept together. 

Both cats are spaded 

and have multi colored 

patchwork fur. 

Please Call: 

774-452-1293 

or email: 

lonnysmick@yahoo.com 

HELP 

Ruby has been missing since 

June 12th. 

She was 6 mos. old then 

and 65 lbs. 

She is now 9 mos old. 

She’s a boxer/terrier mix. 

Spayed and current on all 

vaccines. 

Graduated puppy101. 

She’s fawn and white. 

Beautiful girl. 

Ran away from new 

owner in Southbridge. 

If you have her, have seen 

her or know who does have 

her... please, please, please 

call 860-634-7593. 

We are very worried. 

Thank you! 

MISSING CAT 

Last seen 5/19/12 

Goulding Drive area 

of Auburn. 

“Finney” 2 year old 

male Abyssinian. Beige 

(fawn) colored. He’s very 

shy and has never been 

outdoors!! 

Finney is Microchipped 

Reward If Found 

$300 

PLEASE Email: 

1elly@charter.net 

Town of Southbridge 

Animal Control Officer 

FOUND DOG 

Found 

PIT BULL 

running on Cliff St 

black and white, female 

To claim you must have 

proof of ownership and pay 

all fees and fines 

Call Kathy: 

508-764-5420 

Extension 110 



FOUND DOG 

Found 

Minature Pin female 

on Liberty St 

Chihuahua 

In-tact male found on 

Oliver St 

both found 10/22/12 




Call Kathy: 

508-764-5420 

Extension 110 



FOUND DOG 

LITTLE BLACK POODLE 

male 

Found on Liberty St 

Monday, Oct 22 




Call Kathy: 

508-764-5420 

Extension 110 



FOUND DOG 

BOSTON TERRIER 

Black and White, Male 

found in Southbridge, 

late night Oct 25 




Call Kathy: 

508-764-5420 

Extension 110 



FOUND DOG 

BOSTON TERRIER 

Black and White, Male 

found in Southbridge, 

late night Oct 25 




Call Kathy: 

508-764-5420 

Extension 110 

285 PET CARE 

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 

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 

Bag Shavings 

$4.75 each 

3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, 

small to medium flakes, 

plastic bags 

Rock Valley Farm 

W. Brookfield 

508 867-2508 

FOR SALE 

Bred-Back Cows and Heifers 

Hereford and Semintals 

$1200-$1500 firm 

Charlton Orchards 

508-248-7820 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

WANTED 

Mopeds and Scooters 

Any Condition 

Call Travis 

774 242-9227 

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 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

$ BUY & SELL $ 

ALL GOLD & SILVER 

ITEMS 

Specializing in 

NUMISMATIC COINS, 

gold & silver of any 

form! 

Qualified with over 30 

years experience & a 

following of many 

satisfied customers. 

We also sell a nice 

selection of fine jewelry, 

antiques & collectibles. 

Bring in your items & see 

what they’re worth. You 

won’t leave disappointed. 

Honesty and fairness 

are our best policies! 

Lee’s Coins & 

Jewelry 

239 West Main Street 

East Brookfield 

(Route 9 - Panda 

Garden Plaza) 

508-637-1236 

508-341-6355 (cell) 

$$$ 

Make Money 

Selling 

Your Unwanted 

Stuff!!! 

Quality Dealers Wanted 

Best Deal Around. 

Clean, Indoor Flea Market 

Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm 

Route 12 

Dudley 

(Behind BP) 

www.dudleyflea.com 

1-800-551-7767 

See You There! 

$$$-CASH PAID-$$$ 

For Unusual Bicycles 

1870’s-1970’s 

Hi-Wheel 

Balloon Tire 

Stingray 

Choppers 

Schwin 

Columbia 

Shelby 

Colson 

Raleigh 

Etc. 

I Pay More For Bikes 

For My Museum! 

All Conditions Considered 

1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) 

CASH PAID 

I pay cash for 

diabetic test strips. 

Up to $15 per box 

depending on type, 

condition and 

expiration date 

. Will pick up and pay cash. 

978-503-2908 

anytime 

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 

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! 

300 HELP WANTED 

310 GENERAL HELP 

WANTED 

Busy Home Health 

Care Agency 

needs certified and 

experienced 

Home Health Aides. 

Early morning, late evening 

and weekend hours a must! 

Valid driver’s license, reliable 

transportation and 

dependability required! 

Please contact 

Home Staff, LLC 

(508) 755-4600 

ext 562 

DRIVER FOR 

CLASS A 

CHEM. 

TANKERS 

WANTED 

• Gross 70/80K 

percentage based 

• Experience a must 

• Non Smoker 

508-764-2635 

DAYS 

SENIOR 

MORTGAGE LOAN 

PROCESSOR- F/T 

Milford Federal 

Whitinsville Office 

Processes First Mortgage 

and Consumer Loan 

Applications; prepares files 

for underwriting; reports file 

to closing attorney and 

performs pre-closing 

reviews. Interviews 

applicants for mortgage and 

consumer loans. Responds 

to customer, attorney and 

broker inquiries; prepares 

mortgage reports; orders 

credit reports, appraisals, 

plot plans, flood certs and 

employment verification; 

locks rates for customers. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Excellent computer/software 

knowledge; ability to 

multi-task; excellent 

communication skills; 

1-2 years loan interviewing 

and processing preferred. 

Competitive wage and 

benefits. 

Submit resume, cover 

letter with salary 

requirements to: 

HR@milfordfederal.com 

no agencies. EOE 

311 PART-TIME HELP 

WANTED 

DOUGLAS PUBLIC 

SCHOOLS 

Data Management Clerk 

The Douglas Public School 

district is seeking an 

individual to manage the 

process of maintaining the 

District’s data and State 

reporting. The successful 

candidate will possess 

excellent communication 

skills, technology literacy and 

experience with data bases. 

This position is school 

year,/12-15 hours a week, 

flexible hours. 

Interested candidates should 

send a letter 

of intent, resume and three 

names of reference by 

November 15, 2012 to: 

Nancy T. Lane 

Superintendent of Schools 

21 Davis Street 

Douglas, MA 01516 

Driver Wanted 

Retired person needed to 

drive handicapped person 

twice a week plus grocery 

shopping in the 

Southbridge/Sturbridge/ 

Charlton area 

$100.00 a month, 

plus gas 

Call Jim 

508 434-0606 

325 PROFESSIONAL 

Trailer Truck 

Drivers 

Wanted 

Class A CDL With 

Hazmat 

Also Large-Truck 

Mechanic 

(Part-time) 

Both Based In 

North Brookfield. 

Please Call 

508-867-3235 

400 SERVICES 

402 GENERAL SERVICES 

ADT 

Security System 

Pulse Select 

No Phone Line Needed 

Arm/Disarm with 

Smartphone 

2 doors, 1 motion, 1 Quick 

key, Text Notification 

Get your home 

protected with ADT 

Call Chris: 

774-696-7365 

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 

FIREARMS WANTED: 

Collector looking WWII US Firearms 

M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, 

1911/1911 A1’s 

TOP PRICES PAID 

Have all necessary federal licenses 

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 

Call The 

Junk Man 

Trees Cut 

Brush/Limbs 

Removed 

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. 

Furnaces Removed 

Check-our-down-toearth 

prices first! 

Weekends also! 

Central Mass 

and Connecticut 

Dave 

508-867-2564 

508-581-0902 

508-347-7804 

FREE 

Metal Pickup 

A/C, Refrigerators, 

Washers, Small Trailers, 

Batteries. 

WE PAY YOU 

Top Dollar For Your 

AUTOS 

TRUCKS 

Or TRACTORS 

508-867-2564 

508-347-7804 

508-581-0902 

433 CLEANING 

* TLC Home * 

Cleaning 

We Use & Supply Organic 

Cleaners To Ensure Your 

Family’s Safety. 

Gift Certificates For 

Baby Showers, 

Anniversaries, And More! 

A Perfect Gift! 

Office/Homes 

Spring/Fall Cleaning 

Weekly/Bi-Weekly/ 

Monthly Cleaning 

Flexible Hours/Days 

Registered/Insured/ 

Bonded 

CALL TODAY FOR A 

GREENER TOMORROW 

ASK FOR TAMMIE AT 

508-347-3275 

NEED A VERY 

GOOD CLEANER? 

Then call me! 

Affordable, reliable 

Excellent references 

Call Gaby 

774-276-5188 

Leave message 

442 LICENSED DAY 

CARE 

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

The Commonwealth of 

Massachusetts Office of 

Child Care Services 

requires that all ads 

placed in the newspaper 

for child care (daycare) 

in your home include 

your license number. 

Call Wally At 

508-234-5860 

442 LICENSED DAY 

CARE 

Bright Beginnings 

Day Care 

In West Brookfield 

Full and Part Time Openings 

available for 

newborns to 8 year olds 

MA Lic #9010702 

Call Tina Fitzgerald: 

508-867-8158 

448 FURNITURE 

FURNITURE 

Bedroom 1 

Solid Brass Bed 

w/2 white laminate 

bureaus/matching mirrors 

$1000.00 

Bedroom 2 

Oak 

Armoire, Bureau/matching 

mirror, 

cylinder waterbed, 

w/matching headboard 

$1000.00 

Dining Room 

Custom-Made Racetrack 

Glass Top Table 

6 chairs, buffet 

$1200.00 

Living Room 

Drexel beige leather, 2 

chairs, loveseat, couch 

Living Room 3-piece 

sectional, brick color 

$1200.00 

Must be Seen 

available for showing 

10/30, 10/31, 11/2, 11/3 

508 278-7659 

454 HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

INTERIOR AND 

EXTERIOR 

PAINTING 

Carpentry and 

Pressure Treating 

Gilbert I Goldman 

561 414-0328 

JIM’S ROOFING 

& HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Offering complete roofing 

services, repairs, new roofs, 

re-roofs, gutter cleaning, 

chimney repairs & rebuilds 

Replacement doors, 

windows, and siding 

FULLY INSURED 

OWNER OPERATED 

508 765-6040 

PAINTING 

Interior/ 

Exterior 

Power Washing 

Carpentry 

• FREE ESTIMATES • 

• FULLY Insured • 

• Reasonable Rates • 

Rich O’Brien 

Painting 

28 Years Of Experience 

508-248-7314 

SIMPSON 

PAINTING 

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

Interior & Exterior 

Over 25 Years 

in Business!! 

Like us on Facebook 

Now Scheduling 

Interiors 

Make Your Home 

Beautiful for the 

Holidays 

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

Joe Simpson 

(508)765-1155 

Fully Insured 

Free Estimates 

Thank you for your 

business 

TOP SHOP 

We specialize in 

Quality Natural Stone & 

Quartz Countertops 

Please call for a 

FREE Estimate! 

508-909-5105 

TopShopNE.com 

457 LAWN/GARDEN 

WANTED 

Retired John Deere 

Riding Mower 

Motor and transmission 

must be good 

Wanted for a winter project, 

Don’t need a deck 

508 885-6988 

402 GENERAL SERVICES 402 GENERAL SERVICES 

ARMY OF 1 

Water Filtration 

Do you have bad water such as staining, 

odors, hardness, iron, low PH, 

manganese, arsenic, radon or sediment 

ARMY OF 1 will treat all water 

problems!! 

• New Installations 

• Servicing all equipment 

• Service plans are available 

• Well tank and pump service 

James Morse 

North Brookfield, MA 

Cell: 774-200-0225 

email: jmorse6207@yahoo.com 

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 

www.blkdiamondlandscaping.com 

FREE Estimates 

Fully Insured 

Experienced & 

Ambitious! 

FALL GUTTER & 

LAWN CLEAN-UP 

Brush Removal, Leaf 

Removal, or any other fall 

related duties. 

Fertilizing and liming 

Meadow Mountain 

Lawn Services 

508 867-2564 

508 581-0902 

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 

Apartment 

6A Second St 

Manchaug 

2 lrg bedrooms, 1 small 

bedroom. Off Street Parking, 

includes 

Refrigerator, Electric Stove 

$750.00/mo 

First and Last 

Call 508 476-7975 

Monday-Thursday 

between 9:00 & noon 

AUBURN 

Pakachoag area 

55 and older 

2-bedroom apartment 

$900/month 

with heat 

Stove, dishwasher, disposal 

and refrigerator 

No pets 

Call 774-696-1043 

BROOKFIELD 


for rent 

Electric heat and hot water 

No dogs 

$550/month 

Call 508-867-7555 

Brookfield 

One bedroom apartment 

now available. 

Furnished, appliances and 

utilities included 

$725/Month 

For More Information 

Please Call: 

774-232-7761 


RENT 

Brookside 

Terrace 

--------- 

SPECIAL! 

$500 FREE RENT 

WITH MOVE-IN BY 

NOVEMBER 30th 

----------------------- 

Affordable 1, 2 and 3 

Bedroom Apartments 

For Rent. 

Spacious, Fully 

Applianced. 

Starting at $698 

• A/C In Every Unit 

• Pool 

• Basketball Court 

• Playground 

• On-Site Laundry 

Heat/Hot Water 

Included! 

INCOME LIMITS APPLY 

Section 8 Welcome 

Office Open From: 

Monday-Friday 

9:00am to 5:00pm 

Saturday 10:00am 

to 4:00pm 

Evening Appointments Available 

Brookside Terrace 

11 Village Drive 

Southbridge,MA 01550 

(508)764-7675 

C&C 

Properties 

LOOK & COMPARE 

Southbridge 

Quality 1, 2 & 3 

Bedroom Apartments! 

Appliances, Off-Street 

Parking. 

Sturbridge 

1 Bedroom 

Coin-Op Washer/Dryer 

on Premises 

$695/Month 

Hot Water Included 

Call (508)765-0501 

Charlton 

Spacius 5 room apartment 

2 bedroom, Large eat-in 

kitchen, heated porch, 

small deck, off street parking. 

All kitchen and laundry 

appliances included. 

$950.00/mo 

Call 508 887-3145 

or email 

bdipie1231@charter.net 

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 

Dudley 

3 bedroom third floor apartment. 

Bright and clean, nice 

neighborhood, off-street 

parking available 

immediately. No dogs. 

$875/Month 

Call: 508-735-1933 

DUDLEY 

4 rooms, 2 bedrooms 

Hardwoods ceramic tile bath 

Country setting 

Off-street parking 

Heat, hot water, rubbish and 

hook-ups included 

References, 1st and last 

No pets/No smoking 

$825/month 

860-935-9105 

Sturbridge 

Nice Two-Room 

Efficiency In Country 

Setting. Easy Commute. 

Includes Appliances & 

Laundry On Premises. 

$550/Month 

One Year Lease. 

Credit, References & 

Security Deposit Required. 

Please call 

(508)347-7709



RENT 

Leicester 

Rochdale 

Duplex 

2 bedrooms, 

cellar,yard, deck. 

Off-street parking, laundry 

hookup, 1.5 baths. 

No pets. No Smoking 

First & Security 

$1190.00 month 

Heat, electricity, water 

included! 

Call Mary 

508 989-9385 

NORTH 

BROOKFIELD 

27 Grove Street 

3 rooms, 1st floor 

$550.00 

28 Spring Street 

3 large rooms 

2nd floor 

$600.00 

both newly renovated 

Washer/dryer hook-up 


No pets 

References and 

security deposit required 

508-867-7404 

Northbridge 

(Linwood) 

Very nice small cottage 

(like a detached in-law 

apartment) 

One Bedroom. 

NO PETS, NO SMOKING 

Security Deposit 

$800/Month 

Plus Utilities/Security 

Deposit 

Available in November 

Call: 508-234-2025 

or 508-473-4576 

WEBSTER 

Prospect 

Estates 

1 & 2 Bedroom 

Apartments. 

Now Available: 

Historical Buildings 

Must Income Qualify 

SECTION 8 

CERTIFICATES 

WELCOME 

Call 

(508)943-9567 

EHO 


RENT 

River Mill 

Village 

Thompson, CT 

Affordable 

1,2 & 4 Bedroom 

Apartment Homes 

W/D Hook-ups 

& On-Site Laundry 

Ample Parking 

Spacious Floor Plans 

Near-by Park & 

Library 

Close to I395, RT12 

Summer 

Move-In Special 

*2 BR ONE MONTH 

FREE* 


Voucher Holders 

Welcome 

Call Today 

(860)923-3919 

rivermillvillage@ 

winnco.com 


3 Bedroom, 

3rd Floor 

Apartment 

Living Room, Dining Room 

Kitchen, Full Bath. 

Hardwood Floors 

throughout. 

Centrally located 

NO PETS 

Call 508 764-4073 

508 200-8795 

SOUTHBRIDGE 


4 bedroom townhouse 

$950/Month 

16 Ballard Court 

3 bedroom 

$850/Month 

186 Hamilton Street 

2 bedroom 

$775/Month with heat 

Service Pets Only 

W/D Hookups, 

Stove/Refrigerator. 

First/Last/Security, 

References. 

$20 Application Fee 

508-765-5542 


RENT 


1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 

1 Bedroom-Hardwoods, 

washer/dryer hookups, 

refrigerator/stove. 

2 Bedroom-Fireplaced 

living room wall-to-wall 

carpeting, very plush with all 

the amenities of home. 

Both Apartments Include: 

Off-street parking, 

Heat/hot water 

Call: 774-230-0680 


2 and 3 Bedroom 

Apartments: 

Available 

Varying Locations 

All are very well 

maintained. 

Washer/dryer hookups. 

Modern 

kitchen and bath. 

From $700/Month 

Income Verification 

Required 

Call: 508-769-2500 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

2-bedroom apartment, 

1st floor, front 

Convenient to town, 

Parking 

$850/month 

includes heat and hot water 

Also 2-bedroom 

3rd floor apartment 

$600/month 

plus utilites 

Call 508-320-9075 

SOUTHBRIDGE 


2nd floor 

Newly renovated 

Nice area 


No pets/No smoking 

1st/last/security 

774-230-2092 


For Rent 

3 bedroom apartment, wall 

to wall carpeting, 

washer/dryer hookup, gas 

oven and stove. Off-street 

parking for one. 

Call: 508-943-5901 

Or call: 508-397-1044 


RENT 


Large 2 bedroom, 3rd 

floor,apartment close to 

town. Newly remodeled. 

Fridge included, 

Washer/dryer hookups, 

off-street parking. 

No pets 

$750.00/mo 

Call 508-764-1401 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

Large 2-bedroom apartment. 

1st floor, newly renovated 

and deleaded. 

Washer/dryer hook-ups, 

Enclosed porch. 

Great neighborhood. 

$750/month plus utilities 

First/last/security deposit 

and credit checks 

No pets 

508-347-7433 


Large, spacious, 2nd 

floor 3 bedroom 

apartment. Hardwood 

floors in living room & 

dining room, eat-in 

kitchen, pantry 

washer/dryer hookup, 

storage, front & back 

closed-in porches. 

$850-$900 

First/Last/Security 

No Pets 

Call: 774-258-0147 


New 2 bedroom 

apartment. Off-street 

parking. No Pets. 

2 Bedroom: 

$775/Month 

First & Security 

Call: 508-765-5852 

Spencer 

1 Bedroom Apartment 

with deck 

$550/Month 

Near Bus Route. quiet 

building No Smoking/Pets, 

Off-Street Parking. 

Coin-Op On Site. 

First/Last, Security & 

Background Check 

Call 508-892-5385 

Webster 

3 room efficiency apartment. 

Good security, off street 

parking, 1 person only. 

No Smokers/No Pets 

Pay Own Heat and Electric 

$120/week 

Call: 508-873-9257 


RENT 

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 

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 

WEBSTER 

1 BR 

$700 

Refrigerator, stove, 

dishwasher, microwave. 

New cabinets/New bathroom 


Coin-op laundry 

Security system 

Non-smoking 

No dogs/cats 

1st and Security 

(508) 248-7186 

WEBSTER 

6 large rooms, 3 bedrooms 

Available November 1 

3rd floor, stove/refrigerator, 

coin-op wash, deadend street 

20 min. to Worcester 

$800.00 P/MO 

security deposit 

required 

Call after 6 p.m. 

508-949-0683 

Webster 

5 Room Apt 

& 

3 Room Apt 

Garage, back yard, porch. In 

nice neighborhood, 

quiet house 

no pets. 

Credit Check 

Call: 508-943-2585 


RENT 

Webster 

3 bedroom second floor, 

huge livingroom and dinning 

room pantry, porch and laundry 

room off-street parking. 

AND 

Third Floor - Large 3 

Bedroom Apartment, 

Backyard, Quiet Street, 

Living Room, Dining Room, 

Kitchen, Pantry, 

Washer/Dryer Hookups, 

Off-Street Parking 


Call 508-943-8807 

WEBSTER 

Hartley Terrace 

2 Bedroom 

$739-$802 

Heat & Hot Water 

Included. 


Section 8 Certification 

Welcome 

Modern Kitchens 

Wall-To-Wall Carpet 

Spacious Closets 

On-Site Laundry 

Easy Highway Access 

FREE RENT AT MOVE-IN 


Call 508-943-9567 

EHO 

Webster 

Large, bright 2 bedroom 

apartment. Wall-to-wall 

carpeting, washer/dryer 

facilities, parking, no pets. 

Credit Check & References 

First/Last 

$650/Month 

Call: 508-943-0474 

510 

COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 

COMMERCIAL- 

SPACE AVAILABLE 

Office and Work Areas 

Great retail area in Auburn 

Call 508 864-2062 

for details 

OFFICE SPACE 

FOR RENT 

Colonial Heights Plaza, 

West Brookfield 

500 sq ft 

$400.00 per month 

plus first and last month 

Call 508 867-7555 

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 

525 HOUSES FOR RENT 

CHARLTON 

Nugget Drive 

3-4 bedroom house with 

deck and view of pond 

Refrigerator, dishwasher, 

hardwood floor in 

livingroom, newly painted 

$1,300/month 

Service Pets Only 

First/Last/Security 

References 

$20 Application Fee 

508-765-5542 

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 


Memorial Park 

Paxton, MA 

One lot with 2 grave sites 

$2,500.00 or best offer 

Call Tom at 

978-790-8226 

550 MOBILE HOMES 

For sale by 

motivated owner: 

Sturbridge, MA 

5 Room updated fully 

applianced clean, mobile 

home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 

large kitchen and living 

room. 4 season sun porch, 

lots of storage, central air, 

2 large electrified sheds (1 

insulated) Nice private yard 

with patio screen house, 

mature plantings plus more! 

DRASTICALLY 

REDUCED!! 

plus park share 

Call for more details: 

860-315-7122 

550 MOBILE HOMES 

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 

Asking $28,000 

508-867-8736 

Sturbridge 

Small 55+ park, 

only 12 units: 

Recently renovated mobile 

home. New windows, paint 

plumbing, insulation, slider 

door. Walking distance to 

everything. Near Old 

Sturbridge Village. 

Priced for quick sale!! 

$23,900 

Monthly Fee $220 

617-799-1379 

565 ROOMS FOR RENT 

BedRoom for Rent 

North Brookfield 

includes closet/half of 

utilities 

Call for more 

information 

774 449-8020 

leave message 

575 VACATION RENTALS 

Fort Meyers Beach 

1 bedroom cottage, fully 

equipped, across street from 

beautiful beach. Clean, quiet, 

close to all attractions. 

$4,400 Jan. & Feb. 

2 month rental 

Off season rates from 

$350 weekly 

239-463-3369 

727-204-4457 

WELLS, MAINE 

Village By the Sea 

2 bedroom/2 bath condo. 

Pool complex, with 

jacuzzi, exercise room, 

outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, 

A/C, cable. 

Summer Rentals 

$875 Weekly 

CALL FOR DAILY RATE 

(508)429-7568 

EDUCATION 

Celebrate Science With At-Home Chemistry Experiments 

NewsUSA 

Chemistry plays a critical 

role in most of life’s daily 

activities, but we tend to take 

it for granted, which means 

our children probably do, too. 

A passion for chemistry can 

lead to efficient transportation, 

improvements in medicine, 

safer environmental 

practices and more powerful 

computers. But, passion must 

start with an understanding 

of the basics. 

Urge your kids and 

teenagers to get involved in 

science with at-home chemistry 

experiments to celebrate 

the 25th anniversary of 

National Chemistry Week. 

Parents can receive help 

from the world’s largest scientific 

society to spur family 

interest in chemistry. The 

American Chemical Society 

publishes a newspaper called 

Celebrating Chemistry for 

grade school students and 

offers free resources for backto-school 

activities 

(www.acs.org/chemistryambassadors). 

These resources 

are full of hands-on activities 

that convey important 

lessons about chemical interactions. 

After all, everything 

is made of chemicals. 

Check out the kinds of fun 

experiments you can do at 

home with your kids — this 

one shows how physical 

forces (like gravity!) behave 

differently when objects are 

very, very small: 

Materials: 

* A canning jar (pint or quart) 

* Ring part of the lid for the 

jar 

* Styrofoam plate 

* Ruler 

* Sharp pencil 

* Scissors 

Procedures: 

1. Trace the opening of the jar 

with your pencil on the 

Styrofoam plate, and cut it 

out. 

2. Fill your jar with water. 

3. Place your Styrofoam circle 

into the ring lid, and screw it 

onto your jar. 

4. Poke a small hole into the 

center of your Styrofoam circle 

with your pencil point. 

Measure, and record the 

diameter of the hole in your 

data table. 

5. Working over a sink or pail, 

place your finger over the 

hole, and turn the jar upside 

down. Ask your adult lab 

partner for help if you need 

it. Keep the upside-down jar 

straight up and down, and 

hold it steady. Slide your finger 

off of the hole. Water 

should not come out of the 

hole. 

6. Turn your jar upright. 

Make the hole bigger by pushing 

your pencil a little farther 

into the hole, and repeat the 

procedure. Record your 

observation. Record the diameter 

of the hole and your 

observations. 

7. Keep increasing the size of 

the hole with your pencil. 

Repeat the procedure until 

the water comes spilling out. 

Record all diameter measurements 

in your data table. 

This experiment can be 

found on page 15 of 

“Celebrating Chemistry” 

(http://bit.ly/RfgPAT). Find 

more ideas at 

www.acs.org/ncw, including 

details about National 

Chemistry Week and its 

theme, nanotechnology. 

Chemistry experiments help children learn and grow. 

Photo: Linda Wang of Chemical and Engineering News 

Students Use Engineering to Work Toward Sustainable Future 


Although the change is gradual, the U.S. is gaining ground 

on a more sustainable future. Energy experts and environmentalists 

can argue it’s not occurring fast enough, but from transportation 

to engineering, improvements are being made. 

The Prius is Toyota’s third most popular car. Each year 

brings a new round of hybrid vehicles, making over 30 different 

hybrid cars at the start of 2012. 

Eco-friendly building options are becoming more affordable, 

and alternative fuels are being put to use. For instance, Green 

Mountain College in Vermont operates off a biomass plant that 

heats the entire campus using green woodchips, a local, renewable 

and sustainable fuel source. 

More city engineers are adding bike lanes and wider streets 

as commuter biking grows in popularity. In fact, each year the 

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) holds a 

Human Powered Vehicle Challenge where top engineering students 

design sleek pedal-powered vehicles capable of road use. 

By creating new prototypes for a road-friendly, human-powered 

vehicle, these engineering students are working toward a 

sustainable world. Eventually, many engineers think further 

developments in human-powered vehicles could lead to a transportation 

alternative that will reduce the consumption of traditional 

fuels. 

According to a comparison calculation by Business Insider 

using data from Copenhagen’s huge cycling community, we 

would add $46 million to the economy if the same number of 

Americans biked to work. 

The coming generations of engineers have a large burden on 

their shoulders to compete in the global market and thrive in a 

technology-driven workforce. Plus, demand for high-tech, highwage 

engineering jobs is only growing. 

A study by Georgetown University Center on Education and 

the Workforce noted that 8 million American jobs will require 

a degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematics 

(STEM) by 2018. For aerospace, agricultural, mechanical, civil 

and electrical engineers, environmental protection and preservation 

are central to the job. 

With each year’s human powered vehicle competition, 

ASME is grooming the next generation of engineers to be innovative, 

socially conscious and forward-thinking. For more 

information, visit www.asme.org 


High-tech engineers are in high demand as the need for sustainability 

increases.



700 AUTOMOTIVE 

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 

(4) Winter Tires 

Mounted on Honda Rims 

205/55 R16, good thread. 

Call: 508-885-5639 

1983 Ford 351 

Windsor Rebuilt trans 

and transfer case 

$350 

1952 Chevy Power 

Train 

$350 

1987 GMC Parts 

Nice chrome front 

bumper, heater core, 

misc. 

Chevy 283 & 327 

crankshafts 

Call: 508-892-8481 

LEER FIBERGLASS 

TONNEAU COVER 

700 series New ‘08. Used 

one season. Fits Ford SD 

1999-2007 shortbed 

$300 OBO 

Call: 508-278-0810 

Reese 5th Wheel 

Hitch Kwik-Slide 

15K for 6 ft bed, never used, 

will need to buy mounting 

brackets. 

$600 OBO 

Call: 508-581-0649 

or email: 

tmaninoxford@gmail.com 

720 CLASSICS 

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. 

$5,900 

978-760-3453 

1963 Ford 

Fairlane 500 

Rebuilt 260 V8, new 

automatic transmission, 

floors and interior. New dual 

exhaust, paint and chrome 

good. 

$8,400 OBO 

Will consider trades and cash 

Call Chuck: 

508-248-5928 

1966 Dodge Dart 

2 door sedan, automatic 6, 

third owner, 92,000 miles, 

well maintained, solid excellent 

paint. Fun cruiser 

$6,900 OBO 

Call: 860-774-1891 

before 9pm 

720 CLASSICS 

1967 Ford 

Mustang Fastback 

390 GT 

4 speed, Marti report, 

red/black. 

$8,000 

Call: 508-637-5709 

or email: 

nugent9@hushmail.com 

1971 Corvette 

Convertible 

350, 4 speed. Original 

engine. Torch Red, black 

top & interior. 

$25,000 OBO 

Call: 508-344-0394 

1975 Chrysler 

Imperial Lebaron 

2 door, 440 cubic inch 

engine good driver, 

needs TLC. 

$2,500 

Pick-Up truck side 

boxes 

(2) 8ft, good condition, also 

have ladder rack free if you 

buy boxes! 

$500 

Call: 508-885-4651 

1976 MGB 

Roadster 

Convertible 

Exterior bodywork newly 

redone, 85,000 miles, comes 

with cover. 

$5,000 OBO 

Call: 508-414-7574 

1978 Firebird 

Formula 

V8, 4-speed, too many new 

parts to list! Nice cruising 

car, includes custom fit car 

cover, color black. 

$8,500 OBO 

Call: 508-278-6219 

After 5pm 

1986 Camaro Z28 

305 V8, 700R4 overdrive 

transmission w/shift kit. 

83K miles, recent paint, 

new tires, newer brakes, 

T-tops. Runs well, needs 

TLC, good driver. 

$3,850 

Call Dan: 

860-208-9707 

BEAUTIFUL 1993 RED 

SEDAN DEVILLE 

CADILLAC 

61,000 original miles 

Excellent condition 1 owner 

Always garaged, V8, 

Front wheel drive, 4-door 

A must see! 

Paid $28,200 new 

$8,500 firm 

Call 508-234-9955 

720 CLASSICS 

BEAUTIFUL 1993 RED 

SEDAN DEVILLE 

CADILLAC 

61,000 original miles 

Excellent condition 1 owner 

Always garaged, V8, 

Front wheel drive, 4-door 

A must see! 

Paid $28,200 new 

$8,500 firm 

Call 508-234-9955 

725 AUTOMOBILES 

1991 Mercury 

Colony Park 

Station Wagon 

Burgundy leather interior, 

burgundy faux wood exterior. 

75,000 original miles, great 

condition, needs new battery. 

$2,200 

Call: 508-478-8538 

1991 Mercury 

Colony Park 

Station Wagon 

Burgundy leather interior, 

burgundy faux wood exterior. 

75,000 original miles, great 

condition, needs new battery. 

$2,200 

Call: 508-478-8538 

1996 Chevy 

Lumina 

Grey, in good condition, has 

recent inspection sticker 

mileage: 144,000. 

Asking $800 

Call: 508 434-0630 

1999 Volvo 

V70 Wagon 

Turbo, Auto, Leather 

Runs, Check Engine Light 

On. Needs Electrical Work 

To Pass Emissions. 

Good Engine, Drive Train 

& Body Parts. 

$1,200 

Call: 860-974-1801 

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING 

CONVERTIBLE 

95,000 miles 

Many updates, new tires, 

new alt, new battery 

Good condition 

$3,200 

Call 508-949-2270 

2000 DODGE 

NEON 

4 doors, automatic, 

cassette player, tan 

113k miles 

In great shape 

and just inspected 

$2,600 

Call 617-448-6889 

2004 BMW Z4 

Black with red interior, 

2.5L engine, 21,000 miles 

$16,500 

508-282-2884 

2004 Pontiac GTO 

Torrid red with black leather 

interior, 5.7L LS1 V8, 

automatic transmission, 

73,000 miles. 

Asking $10,900 

Call: 508-949-1816 

725 AUTOMOBILES 

2005 Ford Crown 

Victoria XL Sport 

Excellent condition, leather 

power seats, moon roof, 

multi-CD player, digital display. 

Fully loaded: detailed. 

service records, available. 

$7,495 

Call: 508-478-7577 

2008 Nissan Versa 

Hatchback 

Silver, 4 door, 74,000 miles. 

In excellent condition, 

one owner! 

$7,995 

Call: 774-217-8057 

or email: 

ctaylor8057@gmail.com 

2009 Chevy 

Colorado 4x4LT 

Black w/grey interior, 77,000 

miles, well maintained, bed 

cover & factory liner. Selling 

truck w/Fisher Homesteader 

plow in perfect condition. 

Truck&Plow 

$18,750 

Truck w/out plow 

$16,800 

Call:508-987-3975 

Classic 

1984- 500 SEL 

Mercedes Benz 

4 door sedan, 134,000 

miles, very good condition. 

Best Offer 

Call for more information: 

508-867-2774 

732 SPORTS UTILITY 

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 

WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 

26” BIKE 


Asking $225 (negotiable) 

Call 860-779-9097 

740 MOTORCYCLES 

1977 

Harley FXE 

Many upgrades and extras 

3.5” Open Primary, 

Wide Glide, Arlen Ness 

chrome swing arm, 

180 rear tire, etc, etc 

$5,000 OBO 

Call: 860-974-9811 

2007-2009 

Yamaha VStar 

1300 Stock Seat 

$200 

Call: 774-230-7158 


1994 Honda 300EX 

Quad 

5 speed with reverse. New 

tires, in great condition. Must 

see to appreciate. 

$1,500 OBO 

Call: 508-885-9963 

1996 HARLEY 

DAVIDSON 

883 SPORTSTER 

Low miles 

$4,000 

774-402-4624 

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 

2005 Harley 

Davidson 

Fat Boy 

Anniversary Edition 

10,250 miles, a lot of 

chrome, drag bars, 

Super G carb 

$13,500 OBO 

Call: 508-340-7950 

2005 Honda 

VTX 1300 

6,600 miles, new battery, 

harley saddle bag, turn 

key and go! 

$6,000 OBO 

1998 Honda 1100 

Tourer 

With trailer, excellent 

condition, new battery, 

front brakes & tires. 

$6,000 OBO 

with trailer 

Call: 860-923-9067 

BMW 

MOTORCYCLE 

1997 R85OR T2K 

New tires, hard bags, 

tank bag. 

$3,500 

OR will trade for 2-wheel 

drive pickup of equal value 

Call Joe at: 

860-315-7181 

Yamaha 2007 

PW 80 Motorcycle 

Bought new for grandkids. 

No utilization. Less than 15 

hours total use. 

Original MSRP $1,499 

$775 

Cell: 203-574-0692 

Brimfield 


MID SEASON DEAL 

2006 Suzuki 

Boulevard 

Grey, VL800K, great bike, 

mint condition, under 2,200 

miles (always garaged). 

Shield, saddle bags, and 

sissy bar. 

$5,500 

Must See! 

Call: 774-329-9160 

MOTORCYCLE 

2004 Yamaha 

V Star 1100 

Classic 

Excellent condition, must be 

seen to be appreciated. 

Like new, well kept 

Asking $5,000 

Call: 508-347-5179 

or 

774-230-5924 

745 RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

1997 35’ 

Holiday 

Vacationer 

Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 

miles, (6) Michelin tires, 

queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan 

7.0 generator, backup 

camera, (2) new batteries, 

hydraulic leveling jacks, 

many extras, 

excellent condition. 

$18,000 

Call: 508-892-4102 

2007 

MOTORHOME 

31 ft. Class “C” 

Itasca Impulse 

11.5 ft. slideout queen bed 

Owners are 

non-smokers/ 

have no pets 

Only 14,136 miles 

Many extras! 

Asking $58,000.00 

Serious buyers call 

508-320-2944 

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 

1994 Damon 

Escaper 32’ Fifth 

Wheel Camper 

Great condition, real clean! 

New tires, custom order 

deluxe queen size bed 

and microwave. 

Everything works! 

$5,000 

Call: 508-335-2747 

1998 30’ Cavalier 

Gulf Stream 

Trailer 

With screen room, 

seasonal use at 

campgrounds. 

$5,500 will negotiate 

Call: 860-923-2445 

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 

1998 Dutchman 

Hardtop Pop-Up 

Camper 

Model 1002XS, King & 

Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front 

storage compartment, 

canopy, many extras. 

$2,695 OBO 

Call: 860-935-5228 

2002 Flagstaff 25ft 

Ultra Light Camper 

LIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps 

6, double doors, heated 

queen bed, microwave, bathtub, 

air conditioning/heat, 

awning and more. 

dusty44@cox.net 

for picture 

Call: 413-245-9036 

LAKESIDE 

RV RESORT 

Own RV lot 

for less than renting 

Developers final phase 

All Lots 50% off 

Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool, 

Activity Center 

508 989-8165 

Motor Home 

1998 Holiday 

Rambler 

Endeavor Diesel 

1 Slide, Low Mileage, 

Washer/Dryer, Very 

Good Condition. 

$30,000 

Call 860-774-6128 

760 VANS/TRUCKS 

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 

Excellent Condition 

14,100GVWR 


508-867-6546 

2002 White 

Chevy Van 

Express 2500 

Best Offer 

Call: 774-482-0408 

760 VANS/TRUCKS 

1997 Dodge 

Dakota 

Extended Cab 

2 wheel drive, dark green 

58,000 miles, 5 speed 

standard transmission, 

good condition. 

$2,700 

Call: 508-713-3066 

or 508-779-0194 

2001 Dodge 2500 

Pickup, 4 wheel drive, 

automatic, single cab with 8” 

body, V-8, new snow tires, 

fisher plow ready. 

$4,500 

Call: 860-974-1801 

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 

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 

Michigan 

Backhoe 

Payloader 

Diesel, Runs Good 

$9997 

Chevy Box Truck 

UPS-Style 

$3500 

John Deere 

Skidloader 

Needs Motor Work 

Let’s Talk, Make 

An Offer! 

Call (508)347-7300 

767 VEHICLES WANTED 

Vehicle Needed 

Elderly woman looking for 

donated vehicle. Even if it is 

in need of minor repairs. 

Does not need to pass 

inspection if it is a minor fix. 

Call: 774-230-2564 

Vehicle Needed!! 

If anyone has a car that 

runs and can get a sticker 

and they want to donate it 

to an old man that needs a 

car to get to the stores. 

Let him know he may be 

willing to give you something 

for the car. 

Here is his number!! 

Call: 508-764-0594 

We Buy Junk 

Cars 

Call Us At: 

774-230-8586 

$$$ 

EDUCATION 

Science Competition For Students 


How cool would it be to show off 

your idea for some innovative technology 

that could exist 20 years from 

now? 

Well, students in grades K-12 now 

have that chance. Even as some worry 

we’ve fallen behind other countries in 

producing graduates in the critical 

STEM fields — science, technology, 

engineering and math — the 21st 

annual Toshiba ExploraVision science 

competition is back to inspire 

young people to help change the 

world. 

“It’s especially gratifying how 

many past winners have said they 

learned to appreciate innovation, creativity 

and critical thinking,” says 

Masaaki Osumi, chairman and CEO 

of Toshiba America, Inc. Toshiba 

sponsors the event, which is administered 

by the National Science 

Teachers Association. 

And the past winners were hardly 

slouches — as witnessed by last year’s 

idea for a filtration system using 

“nanotubes” to separate dangerous 

radium from water. 

Entrants, who’ll be vying by grade 

level for prizes including $10,000 (at 

maturity) in savings bonds — teachers 

can win a Toshiba tablet — needn’t 

create an actual prototype. The 

Inspiring future innovators. 


January 31, 2013, deadline requires 

supporting data demonstrating the 

project’s need and feasibility. Rules 

and entry details are at www.exploravision.org.


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INTEREST 

AS LOW AS 

2.49% 

2000 Bull Dog Pit Bull with only 7900 Miles! One owner custom 

bike with an S and S Pipes and S and S Motor! Low Miles! This 

bike is MINT! 

2008 Porsche 

Cayenne S 

$ 

41,999 

REDUCED 

2000 

Pit Bull 

$ 

199 

per mo. 

2007 Toyota 

Camry 

SE 

$ 

249 per mo. 

$ 

39,900 

Automatic 4WD with only 40K Miles! This is the ultimate machine! Beautiful tan leather 

interior with a beautiful burgandy exterior! This is one classy vehicle! Beautiful Alloy 

wheels! Led Lights, power rear gate, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power 

memory seats, heated seats, AM/FM/CD/Navigation powered by a Bose stereo system, 

dual climate controls and much much more! You will need to see this one! 

2TO 

CHOOSE 

66K Miles manual transmission and its a CON- 

VERTIBLE!! 5 speed manual transmission, alloy 

wheels, leather, AC, rear defrost, power windows, 

power locks, power mirrors, AM/FM/CD all powered 

by a Bose Stereo! This is one RARE vehicle and it is in MINT condition! 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 

LTZ with only 32K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, leather, 

heated seats, power seat, alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or mp3 player powered by a 

Bose stereo, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, information center in dash), tilt steering wheel, 

cruise control, power shifter on the shift and much more! 

2010 

Toyota 

Corolla 

$ 

219 per mo. 

Only 35K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear 

defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steering wheel, 

cruise controls, traction controls and much more! 

2009 Honda 

Accord 

LX-S 

$ 

249 per mo. 

2000 Mazda 

MX-5 Miata LS 

$ 

99.00 per mo. 

automatic, air conditioning, CD, powwer windows, power locks, mirrors, 

cruise control, OnStar. Nic ecenomical vehicle. Great price! 

2010 

Porsche 

Panamera 

4S 

$ 

79,999 

Fully loaded, all multi-climate control, sport and sport 

plus pkg., wood dash, end wheel, mint condition. 

Fully serviced by Porsche and ready to go! 

2011 

Chevrolet 

Aveo LT 

$ 

239 per mo. 

2008 

Ford Taurus 

SEL 

$ 

249 per mo. 

Only 14K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power 

mirrors, AM/FM/CD/ 

2TO 

CHOOSE 

2010 Kia 

Optima LX 

$ 

249 per mo. 

2010 

Honda 

Civic EX 

$ 

249 per mo. 

V6 Automatic with only 66K Miles! Leather, sunroof, power windows, 

power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, power seat 

3TO 

CHOOSE 

2010 

Toyota 

Camry SE 

$ 

259 per mo. 

only 31K Miles! Beautiful White exterior with a very clean tan interior! 

Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering 

wheel, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your 

Ipod or Mp3 player, Automatic 4 cylinder and much more! 

2TO 

CHOOSE 

2009 

Nissan 

Altima 

$ 

269 per mo. 

only 49K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power pedals, 

power seat, AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD changer/Aux 

for your Ipod or Mp3 player, dual climate controls, steering wheel controls 

(audio, cruise, media), tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, fog lamps, alloy 

wheels and much more! 

2TO 

CHOOSE 

2010 

Nissan 

Sentra 

$ 

269 per mo. 

Only 57K Miles! Sunroof, alloy wheels, 4 cylinder automatic which is 

GREAT on GAS, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear 

defrost, steering wheel controls (audio and cruise), tilt steering wheel, 

AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and much more! 

3TO 

CHOOSE 

2010 

Nissan 

Altima 2.5 S 

$ 

279 per mo 

Only 55K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power 

seat, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your 

Ipod or Mp3 player, fog lamps, alloy wheels, automatic transmission and 

much more! 

2007 

Nissan 

Murano S 

$ 

286 per mo. 

58K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power 

driver seat, sunroof, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 

AC, rear defrost, 4 cylinder automatic which is GREAT on GAS! 

2012 

Ford Focus 

SEL 

$ 

289 per mo. 

47K Miles! Super Clean Vehicle! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, 

AC, rear defrost, automatic, 4 cylinder, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player 

tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise) and much more! 

2007 

Toyota 

Camry 

Solara SE 

$ 

289 per mo. 

59K Miles! Automatic, 4 cylinder which is great on gas, chrome wheels, power windows, power locks, 

power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steering wheel, cruise 

controls and so much more! 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with only 32K Miles! Power windows, power 

locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, leather, heated seats, power seat, alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD/Aux 

for your Ipod or mp3 player powered by a Bose stereo, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, 

information center in dash), tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power shifter on the shift and much more! 

2TO 

CHOOSE 

2009 

Nissan 

Altima 

2.5 S 

$ 

299 per mo. 

AWD, perfect for winter! Auto, AC, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, 

steering wheel controls, alloys, perfect crossover vehicle 

2009 Subaru 

Legacy GT 

Ltd 

$ 

299 per mo. 

5 Door Hatchback! Like New with only 35K Miles! Sunroof, Power windows, power locks, 

power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, leather, alloy wheels, fog lamps, dual climate controls, tilt 

steering wheel, cruise control, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, Sync), sport 

shifter, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, phone hook up through bluetooth with 

Microsoft Sync and much more! 

2009 

Cadillac 

STS AWD 

$ 

299 per mo. 

Only 27K Miles! Two door coupe automatic! Power windows, power 

locks, power mirrors, AC, Rear defrost, power seat, AM/FM/CD/Aux for 

your Ipod or Mp3 player, alloy wheels and much more! 

2TO 

CHOOSE 

2011 

Chevrolet 

Impala LT 

$ 

299 per mo. 

Coupe with only 46K Miles! Alloy wheels, power windows, power locks, 

power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, sunroof, steering wheel controls (audio 

and cruise), tilt steering wheel, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 

player and much more! 

2010 Dodge 

Grand 

Caravan SE 

$ 

299 per mo. 

52K Miles! AWD, 5 Speed Manual transmission. This is a very RARE 

vehicle and it is in mint condition! Power windows, power locks, power 

mirrors, AC, rear defrost, leather, power seats, heated seats, sport 

2011 

Ford 

Fusion SE 

$ 

299 per mo. 

4 AWD Loaded with only 75K Miles! Black on black! Leather, sunroof, alloy 

wheels, fog lamps, Navigation, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD changer/Aux for your 

Ipod or Mp3 player/Satelite capable all powered by a Bose system, speakers 

by the headrests in the seats, dual climate controls, steering wheel controls 

(audio, cruise, bluetooth, heated steering wheel), tilt steering, cruise control, 

heated steering wheel and so much more! 

2 TO 

CHOOSE 

2008 Jeep 

Grand 

Cherokee 

Laredo 

alloys, power windows, powerlocks, power mirriors, AC, rear defrost, 

low miles, fog lights, wood grain, cruise, tilt, dual climate control 

2 TO 

CHOOSE 

2010 

Kia 

Sedona LX 

$ 

299 per mo. 

Only 34K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, 3rd row 

seating with Stow and Go seating and storage, alloy wheels, full power 

rear windows, AM/FM/CD player, AC, rear defrost, dual climate controls, 

rear climate controls and much more! 

2TO 

CHOOSE 

2011 

Chevrolet 

Malibu LTZ 

$ 

314 per mo. 

35K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear 

defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by 

Microsoft Sync, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, steering wheel controls 

(audio, cruise, and media) and much more! 

2006 

Toyota 

Tundra 

$ 

329 per mo. 

SR5 quad cab 4x4 with only 89K Miles! Power windows, power locks, 

power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, power rear window, AM/FM/CD player, 

alloy wheels, bed liner, tow package, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, 

steering wheel controls (audio and cruise) and much much more! 

2009 

Infiniti 

G37x 

$ 

389 per mo. 

$ 

299 per mo. 

AC, Auto, PW, PL, Power mirrors, AM/FM/CD 

2008 Jeep 

Commander 

Sport 

$ 

329 per mo. 

AWD! Only 63K Miles! Leather, sunroof, 3rd Row seating, power windows, 

power locks, power mirrors, power seat, cruise, AM/FM/in dash 6 

disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, heated seats, tow package, alloy 

wheels, fog lamps and much more! 

2010 

Toyota 

Highlander 

$ 

399 per mo. 

7 Passenger, 44K miles, automatic, power windows, 

locks & mirrors, rear defrost, 3rd row folds 

3 TO 

CHOOSE 

2009 

Nissan 

Maxima 

3.5 SV 

$ 

349 per mo. 

Sports Package, panoramic roof, auto, AC, leather, 19” alloy wheels 

2008 

Dodge 

Ram 1500 

$ 

399 per mo. 

Only 31K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear 

defrost, leather, heated seats, power seat, alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD/Aux 

for your Ipod or mp3 player powered by a Bose stereo, steering wheel 

controls (audio, cruise, information center in dash), tilt steering wheel, 

cruise control, power shifter on the shift and much more! 

2009 

Toyota 

Tacoma 

$ 

379 per mo. 

Quad Cab with only 36K Miles! 4 Door, 4x4, fog lamps, alloy wheels, 

bed liner, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, 

AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steering wheel, steering 

wheel controls (audio and cruise), this truck has an awesome feature...A 

rear back up camera in the rear view mirror and much more! 

2008 

Chrysler 

Aspen Limited 

$ 

429 per mo. 

9K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, AWD, 

Leather, sunroof, heated seats, power seats, memory driver seats, 

Navigation, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, alloy 

wheels, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power tilt steering 

wheel and much more! 

2012 

Nissan 

Maxima 

3.5 SV 

$ 

439 per mo. 

3K Miles! This car is almost Brand New! Power windows, power locks, 

power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, dual climate controls, 

AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD Changer/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 

sunroof, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise) and much more! 

2011 

Toyota 

Tundra 

$ 

499 per mo 

4x4 5.7L V8 IForce quad cab with only 18K Miles! Power windows, 

power locks, power mirrors AC, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, 

AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player/Sat capable, non slam rear 

gate, tow package, alloy wheels and much more! 

HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-7 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 11-4 

4x4 with only 19K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, 

rear defrost, 3rd Row seating, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 

cruise, rear air controls, heated mirrors 

2009 

Acura 

MDX 

$ 

449 per mo. 

AWD with only 37K Miles! 3rd Row for 7 Passenger! Leather! Sunroof! 

Heated Seats! Power seats! AM/FM/In Dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or 

Mp3 player/USB/Satellite capable, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, 

AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, dual climate controls, fog lamps, steering 

wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth) and much more! 

2011 

Ram 

Big Horn 

$ 

499 per mo. 

Hemi 4x4 5.7L full quad cab with only 4K Miles! Power windows, power locks, 

power mirrors, AC, power rear window, bed liner, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod 

or Mp3 player/Navigation with a touch screen unit, plenty of room in the back 

seat! This one is Just Like New! 

4x4 with ONLY 18K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, 

AC, tow package, alloy wheels, power rear window, power driver seat, 

cruise controls, AM/FM/CD player, full quad cab with a full back seat and 

much more! 

2011 

Ford F-150 

XLT 

$ 

450 per mo. 

Super Crew Cab, running boards, 4WD, only 32K miles, power windows 

and locks, cruise control, tilt wheel 

2010 Nissan 

Armada 

Titanium 

$ 

499 per mo. 

Only 55K Miles! Alloy wheels, running boards, fog lamps, roof racks, sunroof, DVD 

Player, rear back up camera, Leather, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, 

AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/In dash 6 disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 3rd 

row seating, plenty of cargo room, tow package, fog lamps, power 3rd row seating, 

rear air controls, power pedals, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio, 

cruise, bluetooth), dual climate controls and much more! 

*All payments are subject to qualified credit. Payment include $3,000 customer cash, $3,000 Midstate Match at 2.99% for 72 months. 

508.832.8886 www.midstateautogroup.com 

48K Miles! This one is Loaded! 4x4, Leather, sunroof, navigation,3rd Row seating 7 passenger, 

rear entertainment, rear dvd player, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 

rear back up camera, dual climate controls, heated seats, power seats, memory seat, 

AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tow package, roof racks, running boards and much more! 

2008 

Chevrolet 

Silverado 

3500 HD 4x4 

$ 

459 per mo. 

Only 53K Miles! Running boards, sprayed bed liner, alloy wheels, power windows, 

power locks, power mirrors, AC, tow package, AM/FM/CD Navigation, 

Rear back up camera, Bluetooth Audio system! This is one MINT Truck! 

2011 

Toyota 

Tundra 4WD 

$ 

529 per mo. 

5.7 L V8 IForce quad cab 4x4 TRD Rock Warrior Edition! Only 19K Miles! 

Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, special oversize alloy 

wheels, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, non slam 

rear door, cruise, tilt steering wheel and much more! This is a rare truck!

AUBURN NEWS 

BLACKSTONE 

VALLEY TRIBUNE 

SPENCER 

NEW LEADER 

THE SOUTH COUNTY 

EXPRESS 

NOVEMBER 2, 2012 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

EVENING NEWS 

STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 

CHARLTON VILLAGER 

WEBSTER TIMES 

This is the Second 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 Donna Young, GM of Price Chopper in Spencer, and to Roseanne Ingalls, 

owner of Thibault’s Country Store in Spencer for donating prizes for our winners. 

Winners will be announced in the November 16th issue. Thank you! 

Find more Pets & Sponsors on the back page 

“PRINCESS” SADIE ABBIE & ZOE FROM OXFORD BAMA FROM SPENCER BEV FROM SPENCER 

Over 

50 Years of 

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260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 Hospitality! 

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Handcrafts & 

The Academy of AwardsNov. 16th Collectables Show 

Advanced ticket sales required 

Sunday, Nov. 4 • 10am-3pm 

Hexmark Tavern 

Serving great food in a casual atmosphere 

Sunday,Tuesday – Thursday 

Tuesday – Friday 4-9pm Complete Dinners $20.00 

Live entertainment Friday night Appetizer, Entree, Potato,Vegetable & Dessert 

Make Your Thanksgiving Dinner Reservations Now! 

www.salemcrossinn.com (508)867-2345 

If we don’t Carry it, we can get it! 

BLUE SEAL Thibault’s Country Store 

FEEDS 

Route 31 North, Spencer, MA 

FOR ALL ANIMALS Tuesday thru Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

AND PETS (508) 885-3959 Cell: 508-612-1907 

BUDDY FROM CHARLTON CINNAMON FROM CHARLTON DAISY MAE FROM OXFORD DIAMOND FROM MONSON 

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WEBKINZ & Amazing World Interactive Toys 

WEBKINZ $ 12.99 ea. or 2 / $ 20.00 

Lil’ Webkinz $ 5.99 ea. or 2 / $ 10.00 

While supplies last! Make great gifts! 

Organic Baby Toys & Baby Food 

Raw, Gluten Free, Supplements, & Organic Foods 

40 E Main St, Ware, MA 01082 

(413) 967-0039 

M-F 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-4pm • Sun Closed 

$20 Merrick Can 

BLOW OUT SALE 

On all cases, 12/32 oz size. While supplies last. 

40 E Main St, Ware, MA 01082 

(413) 967-0039 

Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-4pm; Sun. Closed 

“Where friends 

send their friends” 

366 E. Main Street 

Rte. 9 • East Brookfield 

508-885-1000 

www.lamoureuxford.com 

Precious Furs Pet Resort 

BOARDING, GROOMING 

& DAYCARE 

$10.00 Off 

A Full 

Grooming 

First time clients 

13 Lovett Rd., Oxford, MA • 508.987.2927 

www.preciousfurspetresort.com 

Exp. 12/31/12 

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Do you admire the beauty of stained glass? 

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Learn how to create your own 

in as little as 6 weeks! 

• Now forming evening classes 

• Extensive collection of glass & supplies 

• Gifts available for all occasions 

• Custom projects 

1 FREE CLASS 

with each session purchased 

For more information or 

class registration, call Joanne at 

(508) 892-0369 

or email: nanamomma@charter.net 

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Carole’s 

Professional 

Dog Grooming 

& Boarding 

Grooming For All Breeds. 

Boarding For Cats & Dogs 

Breeder of A.K.C. Reg. Cocker Spaniels 

191 Fiskdale Rd. (Rt. 148) Brookfield, MA 01506 

508-867-9734 

Best Prices & Service 

for 25+ years! 

Hair cuts, styling, nails, 

perms, foils, up-do’s 

Holidays are around the corner and remembering those 

you love with a gift certificate you can be sure will be 

used, consider The Hair Force … our prices are fair 

and all our staff have many years of experience 

You’ll love what we DO for you! 

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visit www.leicesterbiz.com 

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2 • THE EXPRESS • Friday, November 2, 2012 

PETS 

The Best Way To Protect Pets From Parasites 

(NAPS) 

While there are many reasons 

to be happy about mild 

weather, dog owners know 

that warmer days can put 

their dogs at an increased 

risk for flea and tick infestation. 

Flea and tick bites are 

not just annoying. These 

pesky bites can expose dogs to 

a number of parasite-borne 

diseases. 

Itchy fleabites can turn into 

open sores from constant 

scratching and lead to infections 

and serious skin problems. 

Tick bites can transmit 

Lyme disease, which in dogs 

can cause joint damage, kidney, 

heart and nervous system 

damage. People can get 

infected, too. 

The best way to solve a flea 

and tick problem is to prevent 

one. Being proactive is the 

best practice and a comprehensive 

system of pest prevention 

is the most effective. 

Some people may try to save 

money by not buying treatments 

for their pets but that 

can lead to spending more on 

veterinarian and doctor bills 

later. 

A comprehensive system 

involves treating not just 

your dog, but also your home 

and, if necessary, your yard. 

Start by protecting your 

dog. Make it a year-round 

practice to use flea and tick 

topical drops or a collar. Just 

because parasites are more 

prevalent during the 

warm–er months does not 

mean your dog is not at risk 

during the rest of the year. 

If you find yourself with a 

flea problem, act quickly, as 

this can turn into a full-blown 

infestation in no time. Here is 

a handy solution checklist: 

• Topical drops. Take 

care of your pet with a flea & 

tick treatment such as Hartz® 

UltraGuard Pro® flea & tick 

treatment for dogs. This treatment 

will provide immediate 

relief by starting to kill fleas 

within 15 minutes and will 

last a full 30 days. 

• Deflea your home. 

Unlike ticks and mosquitoes, 

which only breed outdoors, 

fleas can thrive indoors. 

Female fleas start producing 

eggs 24 to 48 hours after taking 

their first blood meal and 

can lay up to 50 eggs per day. 

These eggs are laid on your 

dog and easily fall off onto 

bedding, carpets, furniture 

and everything else your dog 

comes in contact with. Where 

your dog rests and sleeps 

be–comes a primary habitat 

for eggs and developing fleas. 

Treat your home with products 

that kill adult fleas plus 

flea eggs and flea larvae, 

breaking the flea life cycle. 

Should you find a widespread 

infestation, use a 

home fogger to alleviate the 

problem. 

• Don’t forget your 

yard. The final step in a complete 

pest management system 

is taking care of your 

yard, a place where fleas, 

ticks and mosquitoes can be 

prevalent. 

Ticks find their hosts by 

climbing on grass, shrubs 

and other outposts. To fully 

protect your dog, be sure to 

use products such as Hartz 

UltraGuard Yard Spray to 

eliminate multiple types of 

pests outside your home. 

For over 85 years, Hartz 

Mountain has provided products 

to keep pets healthy. An 

Ask The Vet section on its site 

can answer pet-related questions. 

For more information, visit 

www.hartzultraguard.com. 

Pesky tick bites and fleabites can expose dogs to a number of parasite-borne diseases. 

Helping Your Pet Get 

Ready For The Road 

Stop Feline Urinary 

Tract Problems With 

a Clean Litter Box 

(NEWSUSA) 

Urinary tract problems are 

a common affliction 

among cats. Regular litter 

box cleaning is an important 

step in keeping this painful 

condition in check. 

“Cleanliness is one key to 

avoiding cat urinary tract 

problems,” says veterinarian 

Melissa Brookshire. “Urinary 

tract obstructions, evidenced 

by straining without producing 

any urine, are emergency 

situations that require immediate 

veterinary attention. 

Once diagnosed and treated, 

steps for prevention should 

become routine. Having a 

fresh, clean litter box can go a 

long way in preventing this 

affliction.” 

Check out the following 

advice for hassle-free cat care 

and litter box help: 

1. Keep the Box Clean. A big 

part of keeping the litter box 

clean is scooping clumps and 

solids frequently. This keeps 

the box fresh and increases 

the likelihood your cat will 

use it. 

2. Clean Up Accidents. 

Clean up any “accidents” outside 

the litter box quickly 

using an enzymatic cleaner. 

These cleaners eliminate any 

scent that may encourage 

your cat to “use” that spot 

again. 

3. Use Multiple Boxes. 

Remember that multiple-cat 

households need multiple litter 

boxes. Place the boxes in 

different parts of the house or 

on different floors. Older cats 

especially need access to litter 

boxes on every floor. 

4. Make Box Access Easy. 

It’s best to keep the box away 

from any noisy or high-traffic 

areas. 

The more accessible and 

comfortable the litter box is 

for your cat, the more likely it 

will be used. 

5. Keep Food and Litter Box 

Separate. Don’t place your 

cat’s food next to their litter 

box. 

Doing so may confuse your 

cat on the litter box’s purpose, 

or may result in unsanitary 

eating conditions. 

6.Use the Correct Litter for 

Your Cat. Choosing the right 

litter can help make it easier 

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Home Alone Dogs: Put a Stop 

to the Chewed-Up Couch 

(NEWSUSA) 

Pet owners love being greeted at the door by 

their furry companions -- but coming home to 

see the sofa in chunks on the floor amid the 

smiling jowls of our pet isn't the welcome we 

hope for. 

"We all love spending time with our dogs, 

but we need to leave them at home alone sometimes," 

says certified dog trainer, Laura 

Roach, from the nationally trusted pet care 

franchise Camp Bow Wow. "Nobody wants to 

come home to chewed-up shoes or ripped furniture. 

A tired dog is a good dog, so it's important 

to give them exercise and socialization." 

Ensuring your pooch is well-behaved while 

you're gone is an important piece of dog training, 

but that doesn't mean they should remain 

cooped up all day. Dogs need exercise, and if 

they're holed up indoors for too long, they can 

develop behavioral or health issues or leave a 

messy accident behind for you to clean up. 

As Roach noted, an over abundance of both 

energy and boredom usually explains why 

some dogs go nuts when left alone. See what 

professional dog trainers recommend to curb 

chewing antics. 

1. Drop your dog off at doggy day care several 

days a week. Services like those at Camp 

Bow Wow provide over 100 convenient locations 

across the country, where your pup can 

play and socialize all day while you are at 

work. 

2. Hire a pet sitter to take Fido for a 30- 

minute walk at least twice a week. Most pet 

care facilities offer an at-home component. 

For example, Camp Bow Wow has certified 

Home Buddies care givers to get your dog out 

of the house for a well-deserved break. 

3. Purchase some interactive dog toys to 

keep your pet busy while you're gone. 

Interactive toys are puzzles that challenge 

your dog's mind and make them more likely to 

rest when they are done playing. 

4. Keep your pet stimulated. When dogs are 

mentally exhausted, they don't have time to 

think about getting into trouble. In addition to 

buying toys that are designed to be challenging, 

pet owners can take obedience or agility 

classes. Hire a Behavior Buddies Trainer to 

come to your home to give you tips on how to 

wear your dog out mentally and ensure your 

home is "dog proof." 

Curious what Fido can do to a living room 

when left home alone without exercise or 

attention? Play the interactive Facebook game 

"Bad to the Bone" at 

www.facebook.com/campbowwow. 

While on Camp Bow Wow's Facebook page, 

you can also vote for the finalists from their 

nationwide search for the worst-behaved dog. 

Dogs will be matched in a weekly interactive 

face-off contest where the winner will receive 

a Camp Bow Wow gift certificate. Learn more 

about various services from the brand you 

trust at www.campbowwow.com. 

(NAPS)—Investing a little 

time and effort before you 

leave can pay big dividends 

when traveling with your pet. 

Here are some tips that can 

help keep you and your pet on 

the road to happiness: 

• If traveling by car, 

the experts at the ASPCA recommend 

using a well-ventilated 

crate or carrier. Make 

sure it’s large enough for your 

pet to move around in. It can 

help if you let your pet get 

used to the carrier before you 

leave. 

• Pack a travel bag for 

your pet. Include a bowl, food, 

water, leash, plastic bags and 

grooming supplies. 

Additionally, remember your 

pet’s favorite toy or pillow. 

• If your pet still 

shows signs of travel anxiety, 

you’ll be glad to know there 

are natural remedies that can 

help. Veterinarian recommended 

and 100 percent natural, 

Rescue Remedy Pet is 

designed to help address a 

wide range of pet problems 

including anxious be–haviors 

from travel or change in routine, 

fear of loud noises, barking 

or scratching. 

You can find Rescue 

Remedy Pet at Whole Foods 

and anywhere natural products 

are sold. Visit www.rescueremedy.com/pets 

to learn 

more. 

Understanding Your 

Pet’s Immune System 

(NEWSUSA) 

Some pets find traveling a stressful experience. Fortunately, there are 

ways to reduce their anxiety. 

In my practice, I’ve 

always used probiotics in 

general as animals need 

probiotics just like 

humans. Adding beneficial 

bacteria to a pet’s 

diet helps the digestive 

system combat intestinal 

parasites and improves 

digestive function. 

The gastrointestinal 

tract is such an important 

foundation to pets’ 

immune systems 

because the gut is an 

entry point for 

pathogens. If you’re 

using probiotics, the 

immune system is supported 

and strengthened 

See your local veterinarian if your pet begins to display any symptoms. 

to fight infection quickly 

mange, including the problematic demodectic 

and aggressively. Probiotics also help stop the 

mange. Some animals have genetically inherited 

immune weaknesses that allow mange- 

immune system from over-reacting and creating 

inflammation. 

inducing mites to overgrow. Dogs can inherit 

One common issue for pets is ear infection. 

the mites from their parents. You will know 

I’ve observed that whether we used conventional 

or alternative treatments, adding a pro- 

the mites are out of control if mange becomes 

a problem. 

biotic product for immune system support 

Probiotics help immensely by supporting 

shortens the length and reduces the severity 

the immune system in mounting an appropriate 

response to the mange mites. Traditional 

of the infection. I usually see a better outcome 

by adding Del-Immune V 

treatments for mange can include strong 

(www.delimmune.com) to treatment, and generally 

don’t need to do additional treatments, 

antibiotics and dips in toxic medicines. But 

many dogs, if provided a good diet and Delas 

is common with ear infections. 

Immune V, can get over it on their own — 

Another common issue with pets is skin 

unless the infection is too severe. Most dogs 

problems, including mange. I have found that 

survive with veterinary intervention, but if 

skin problems improve quickly with a probiotic 

product, like Del-Immune V. I use it for 

severe enough, mange can be fatal. 

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Friday, November 2, 2012 • THE EXPRESS • 3 

PETS 

5 Simple Ways Anyone Can Support Animal Shelters 

(NEWSUSA) 

It’s staggering to think that 

each year an estimated 5-7 

million companion animals 

find their way into the care of 

animal shelters across the 

United States. 

Despite the best efforts of 

thousands of shelter workers, 

keeping up with the care of 

abandoned animals is a 

daunting task for even the 

most well-funded rescue 

organizations. While you may 

not be able to donate tons of 

money or time, supporting 

animal shelters with small 

contributions can make a 

huge difference. 

Here are some simple ways 

you can help. 

1. Lend Your Expertise 

Shelters often have limited 

funds to hire individuals 

capable of setting up websites, 

writing articles for 

newsletters, taking pictures 

of available pets, landscaping 

the grounds or providing 

legal advice. Consider your 

skill set and how you could be 

a valuable resource for your 

local shelter. 

2. Get Social 

Shelter animals come from 

diverse backgrounds, and 

socializing them can be key in 

making them more attractive 

candidates for adoption. 

Animal rescue organizations 

often need volunteers willing 

to dedicate a little time to 

playing with a cat or teaching 

a dog to 

sit. 

3. Foster a Pet 

Since overcrowding in animal 

shelters is a constant 

challenge, many rescue 

organizations look for foster 

homes that may help socialize 

and prepare certain pets for 

adoption. Contact your local 

shelter and see if you qualify. 

4. Turn Your Trash into 

Treasure 

Animal shelters go through 

lots of food bowls and towels 

each year. While your old 

blankets and dinnerware 

might seem ready for a trip to 

the dump, they could be put to 

good use. Think before you 

toss them, because your trash 

could be treasure to a pet in 

need. 

5. Click Away 

Want to help shelters 

acquire the essentials without 

dipping into your wallet? 

Major pet brands are harnessing 

the power of the 

Internet to help pet lovers 

support animal shelters without 

spending a dime. A recent 

GiveLitter campaign saw 

more than 60,000 voters visiting 

www.givelitter.com to 

donate 100,000 pounds of 

World’s Best Cat Litter to 

shelters across the country. 

Pet Owners Beware: Pests 

Are Poised for Attack 

If you’re unsure of where to find a credible, licensed pest control 

expert, use the locator tool at www.pestworld.org. 

(NEWSUSA) 

Pets, like humans, have 

been anxiously waiting for 

warm weather to play outdoors 

and enjoy nature. 

However, pet owners should 

prepare for a pest battle 

unlike in previous years as 

hungry ticks, fleas and mosquitoes 

await their prey — of 

the two- or four-legged kind. 

Pet owners should take special 

care to protect their pets 

from ticks, fleas and mosquitoes 

this season, says Missy 

Henriksen, vice president of 

public affairs for the National 

Pest 

Management 

Association (NPMA). 

"Always inspect animals’ 

coats thoroughly after 

they spend time outdoors. 

Due to several factors, such 

as the low acorn crop in 2011, 

the biting trio are out in full 

force this year, and they may 

bring their not-so friendly 

diseases with them. 

Cats and dogs are susceptible 

to heartworm transmitted 

by mosquitoes, which can 

lead to lung and heart disease. 

Most pet owners know 

ticks are carriers of Lyme 

disease, but pet owners must 

also familiarize themselves 

with Rocky Mountain spotted 

fever and tick paralysis. The 

latter usually occurs when a 

tick attaches too closely to a 

dog’s spine, causing respiratory 

problems and, in severe 

cases, death. Fleas aren’t any 

safer as their saliva can transfer 

anemia, dermatitis and 

tapeworms. 

Fleas are known for their 

quick breeding capabilities, 

and a handful on your pet can 

quickly turn into hundreds in 

your home if left unchecked,; 

explains Henriksen. 

Their small size and mobility 

make it impossible to 

detect them on surfaces such 

as carpets and linens. 

Protect the health of your 

beloved pets and your family 

by trusting some key pest prevention 

tips from the NPMA: 

* Avoid walking through 

tall grass or thick, low-growing 

vegetation with your pets. 

* Bathe pets regularly to 

detect pests and get rid of 

them. If you have a longhaired 

animal, brush their 

fur to keep track of any pest 

activity. 

*Vacuum and wash pet bedding 

and toys often, especially 

if you notice or suspect fleas. 

* Pay attention to excessive 

scratching, licking or nibbling 

behavior in your pets. 

*Talk to your veterinarian 

about options to protect your 

animals, like heartworm or 

anti-flea and -tick medicines. 

* If you discover a pest 

problem, contact a local pest 

professional immediately to 

determine if the pest problem 

has occurred as a result 

of an infestation in and 

around your home. 

Josh Duhamel Gives A 

“High-Five” For Adopted Pets 

Josh Duhamel plays with Lucky, an adopted dog. 

Josh is working in partnership with PetSmart 

(NAPS) 

Approximately half of the pets that end up 

in shelters in North America are euthanized 

before they find a home. That adds up to about 

11,000 pets each day—or about 4 million pets 

this year—that will lose their lives even 

though the majority are healthy and adoptable. 

While these figures might seem staggering, 

ending pet homelessness is an achievable goal. 

Everyone can be part of the solution and it 

starts with adopting your next pet. 

Many Americans believe adop–t–ed pets are 

some of the best companion animals, yet there 

are many misconceptions about adoption that 

need to be overcome. PetSmart Charities has 

teamed up with leading actor Josh Duhamel to 

launch the High-Five for Pet Adoption campaign 

in an effort to educate the public about 

these misconceptions. 

Duhamel has been a pet adoption advocate 

since he adopted Meatloaf, a companion for 

Zoe, his 7-year-old dachshund. Though he’s 

passed away, Meatloaf left an indelible mark 

on Duhamel—that adopted pets are so grateful 

for the love you have to give them— and he’s 

committed to raising awareness about the joy 

that adopted pets bring to our lives. 

With Duhamel, the High-Five for Pet 

Adoption campaign celebrates the 5 million 

pets that have been saved through PetSmart 

Charities adoption centers in Pet–Smart 

stores, while raising awareness about adoption 

in an effort to save millions more pets. 

Duhamel urges others to take action by: 

• Donating to organizations that rely 

on public support to run shelters and programs 

that save pets. Text PETS to 80888 

through August 6 or visit www.petsmart charities.org 

to donate $5 and help PetSmart 

Charities reach its goal of raising $250,000 to 

help save 10,000 homeless pets. 

• Adopting a pet when you’re ready to 

add a four-legged companion to your family. 

• Sharing your story with others about 

how your adopted pet has brought joy to your 

life. 

One of the biggest barriers to adoption is 

the belief that “you never know what breed 

you’re going to get,” yet in the U.S., an average 

of 20 percent of all adoptable pets are purebred. 

No matter what type of pet you choose to 

adopt, consider these four things: 

1. Space. Some breeds spend lots of time 

sleeping, while others need more room to run 

and explore. 

2. Time. The need for training, attention, 

play and outings can vary depending on breed 

type. 

3. Kids. If you have children, know the pet’s 

temperament be?fore you adopt. Most shelters 

will offer a pet’s history, including temperament, 

when it’s available. 

4. Coat. Some breeds must be professionally 

groomed to stay healthy and almost all dogs 

and cats, whether long- or short-haired, shed. 

How much hair are you ready to handle? 

More tips, adoption stories and access to a 

list of local adoption agencies is available on 

www.pet smartcharities.org. 

Shelters everywhere are looking for help, so see which simple act can make you feel good while doing good! 

Keep these handy tips in mind as Pet Adoption Month draws near. 

How to Turn a Bad-to-the-Bone 

Dog Into an Obedient Pooch 

(NEWSUSA) 

Is your dog bad to the bone? Does your sweet 

Jack Russel guard all doors from intruders — 

friends and family included? Or is it your 

Boxer puppy that won’t stop shredding socks 

and underwear? Some of the cutest pooches 

have the worst manners. Whether you’re at 

work or just in another room, their mischievous 

play may lead to anything from home 

repairs to staggering vet bills. 

Pooches and owners alike can relate to this 

common problem, and getting the magical, 

behavioral transformation you’ve always fantasized 

about is closer than you think — premier 

pet care authority Camp Bow Wow is 

holding a contest, Bad to The Bone: Camp Bow 

Wow’s Worst Behaved Dog Contest, to discover 

North America’s most ill-mannered dog. The 

winning pooch will receive a full year of free 

services ($3,000 value) at a local Camp or 

Home Buddies (an in-home care service 

offered by Camp Bow Wow) of their choice. 

Most importantly, the winning dog will also 

receive free dog training to correct those bad 

habits. 

If you are a frustrated pet owner who doesn’t 

have time to wait to win this contest, here 

are five dog-training tips straight from the 

Behavior Buddies experts at Camp Bow Wow 

to get you started: 

1. Proper exercise is key! A majority of 

behavior issues stem from a lack of proper 

exercise. At least one 30-minute walk per 

day is sufficient for most dogs. Playing in the 

backyard or in the house does not count as 

exercise. 

2. Buy a dog backpack for walks. This allows 

your dog to have a job and adds weight 

with objects like water bottles or hand 

weights so the dog expends more energy. 

3. Challenge your dog with brain puzzles. A 

mentally tired dog will not spend time 

thinking about how to get in the garbage or 

waste breath yipping at neighbors. 

4. Take a training class. Getting your dog to 

respect you is critical to having 

your dog listen to you. 

5. Send your dog to Camp Bow Wow or hire 

a Home Buddies Care Giver to take Fido on a 

walk. A tired dog is a good dog! 

If your beloved Fido is still opening cabinets 

and devouring furniture, enter him or her 

in Camp Bow Wow’s contest. Participants 

can enter on Facebook, 

www.facebook.com/CampBowWow, with an 

incriminating picture or video and a story 

explaining your dog’s disobedient behavior. 

Voting is also handled via Facebook — the 

contest runs through May 18. 

For more information, visit www.campbowwow.com. 

See the full list of entry rules online, as well 

as a location finder for the nearest Camp Bow 

Wow or Home Buddies near you. 

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4 • THE EXPRESS • Friday, November 2, 2012 

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Winners will be announced in the November 16th issue. Thank you! 

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