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Friday, October 31, 2008 

Time for talk almost over 

CANDIDATES’ 

FATES IN 

HANDS OF 

VOTERS 

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL 

STAFF WRITER 

The campaigns are coming to 

and end, the debates are over and 

the predictions soon will not 

matter. 

Voters on Tuesday, Nov. 4 head 

to the polls, ending an election 

season that began months ago. 

Of course, the biggest choice 

voters face next month is in the 

presidential race, where Barack 

Obama and John McCain, the 

respective candidates for the 

Democratic and Republican parties, 

have waged a spirited campaign. 

Given the recent economic crisis, 

local political activists said 

the economy will be the most 

important issue for voters. 

“The economy far out-shadows 

any issue,” said Sturbridge 

Democratic Town Committee 

member Mike Caplette. 

Health care, the wars in 

Afghanistan and Iraq are not far 

behind, he said. 

Janet Garon, chair of the 

Sturbridge Republican Town 

Committee, agreed that the economy 

is a critical issue, but downplayed 

the severity of the recent 

news. 

“It’s not as bad as people may 

think,” Garon said. “People are 

still spending money.” 

Forecasting who will become 

the new president is still anybody’s 

game. A recent 

Washingtonpost.com posted 

Tuesday, Oct. 21 shows Obama 

with 53-percent voter support, 

versus 44-percent for McCain. 

Polling Place: 

Burgess Elementary School 

South Gym 

45 Burgess School Road, 

Sturbridge, MA 01566 

(508)347-7041 

TO EXPEDITE THINGS 

Lorraine Murawski, 

Sturbridge Town Clerk: 

The Sturbridge Town Clerk 

asks that voters come prepared. 

Obama leads McCain in 

Massachusetts, 62-34 percent, 

according to a Rasmussen poll 

taken Monday, Oct. 13. On 

Wednesday, Oct. 22, an 

Associated Press poll showed the 

gulf had narrowed to 44 percent 

for Obama and 43 percent for 

McCain. 

“I think it’s anybody’s game 

right up until the end,” Garon 

said. 

McCain has strong support 

among Central Massachusetts 

residents, she said. People can 

relate to McCain and his vice 

presidential candidate Alaska 

Gov. Sarah Palin, Garon said. 

Caplette was steadfast in the 

chance of Obama becoming the 

next president. Picking Delaware 

Ryan Grannan-Doll photos 

STURBRIDGE — With decision day on Tuesday, candidates’ lawn signs are the 

most visible reminder to passersby of the biggest choice facing them at the 

polls. 

Where to cast your vote 

“With the lengthy ballot questions, 

it is our hope that people 

know how they are going to 

vote.” 

“We expect a very large turn 

out and we don’t want lines out 

the door.” 

“We will have the information 

for voter booklets available in 

the lobby and we’re printing off 

cheat sheets, voters can bring 

those in with them.” 

Sen. Joe Biden boosted those 

chances by lending the ticket foreign 

policy experience, he said. 

“I think Obama’s chances are 

excellent,” he said. “I don’t think 

Obama can be beat.” 

Former Secretary of State 

Colin Powell’s endorsement of 

Obama earlier this month, lent 

greater support to the Hawaii 

native, Caplette said. 

A certain element of negative 

campaigning has filled the race 

recently, but Caplette and Garon 

had differing takes. With Obama 

being the only black person ever 

to win his party’s nomination, 

Caplette said racism may affect 

voters’ decision. 

Turn To TALK, page A11 

“There’s an insert they can 

tear off and mark their choices, 

if they don’t bring them, then 

we’ll ask them to do in the lobby 

before they go into the polling.” 

Booklets should have been 

mailed to every registered voter 

but they are in the office and 

will be at the polls. 

Burgess will be closed that day 

for students to help with the 

flow of traffic 

Cancer center 

breaks ground 

CEREMONY GIVES 

PROJECT OFFICIAL 

GO-AHEAD 

BY GUS STEEVES 

NEWS STAFF WRITER 

SOUTHBRIDGE — Dozens of 

people turned out Friday, Oct. 24, to 

formally break ground for the longawaited 

Harrington Cancer Center 

project. 

Of course, the ground was really 

broken weeks ago, with heavy 

equipment digging deep into the 

hillside facing Sayles Street for the 

$14 million project. As hospital, 

local and state officials in justunwrapped 

white hardhats stuck 

shiny shovels into a pile of dirt, the 

crews that have been terracing the 

site watched from a distance, their 

yellow vests and red hard hats dusty 

from work. 

“This is a little more interesting 

and exciting than the usual job,” 

because of the extra effort to dig 

into and support the hillside, said 

Robert Spirito, owner of 

Middleborough-based C. Spirito 

Inc, which is preparing the site and 

installing most of the infrastructure. 

“We’re responsible for just 

about everything but the building 

itself.” 

He said his part of the job will 

take eight to 10 months, overlapping 

Turn To CANCER, page A14 

State Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, 

from left, state Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D- 

Charlton and Matthew Koslowski take 

part in ground breaking ceremony at 

Harrinton Cancer Center in Southbridge. 

Cars, ATV targeted 

RESIDENTS 

URGED TO 

SECURE VEHICLES 

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY 


STURBRIDGE — Just after 8 

a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, police 

responded to a report of a car having 

been broken into on Arnold 

Road. 

Around 6:30 that same evening, 

police were called to the scene of a 

stolen all terrain vehicle (ATV), 

also on Arnold Road. 

The following day, Tuesday, Oct. 

21, police were again called to 

Arnold Road at 9:30 a.m. to investigate 

yet another car that had been 

broken into. 

Turn To CARS, page A15 

Three calls about vehicle break-ins or 

thefts have brought Sturbridge Police to 

Arnold Road recently. 

What makes an Ironman? 

HOYT’S BOND, DRIVE LEADS TO HALL OF FAME 



HOLLAND — Forty-six-year old 

Rick Hoyt was born an athlete. 

“When Rick was born, he was a 

very active baby,” said his father 

Dick, recalling the day his son was 

entered the world. 

The infant Hoyt was so active in 

fact, that he got himself tangled in 

his umbilical cord during birth, 

Photo courtesy, Team Hoyt 

Dick Hoyt pedals as he and Rick participate 

in the cycling leg of the 1989 

Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. 

causing a lack of oxygen to his 

brain, resulting in cerebral palsy, a 

neurological disorder that causes 

chronic, spastic contraction of muscles. 

Once told by a specialist that Rick 

would be a vegetable for his whole 

life and should be kept in a medical 

facility, Dick brought his son home 

and raised him just like any other 

child. 

Rick Hoyt cannot speak, but he 

can communicate. He cannot walk, 

but he can move. Since 1977, the 

team of Rick and Dick has completed 

990 competitions together, from 

5K fun runs, to triathlons among 

some of the greatest athletes in the 

world. 

“There’s a bond between Rick and 

I,” Dick said Tuesday, Oct. 21. “We’re 

inseparable. The bond Rick and I 

have, you can’t get any closer.” 

This past weekend, the father son 

team was inducted into the Ironman 

Hall of Fame in Kona, Hawaii in 

recognition of their athletic and 

inspirational accomplishments. 

“Rick had a smile on his face for 

months when they first told him he 

was going to be inducted into the 

Turn To IRONMAN, page A18 

INSIDE 

ALMANAC ..............2 

POLICE LOGS ..........5 

OBITUARIES ............7 

CALENDAR .............9 

OPINION ..............10 

SPORTS ..........16-17 

LOCAL 

COURAGE OF 

DEBBIE DAVIAU 

PAGE 4 

SPORTS 

TANTAQUA’S 

RECORD IS 7-0 

PAGE 16-17 

VILLAGER TRIVIA 

Prominent in the civil rights 

movement, he was assassinated 

in 1963 by Byron de la 

Beckwith. Who was he? 

Answer inside.

2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, October 31, 2008 

Is the trick on the treaters? 



With Halloween only a week away kids 

are preparing their scariest and funniest 

get-ups for the long-anticipated, candy harvesting 

ritual of trick or treating. 

In Oxford however, this Oct. 31 will be 

business as usual for children, as their official 

trick-or-treating date has been moved 

to Saturday, Nov. 1. 

The decision was made based on an 

August 2006 statute passed by the Oxford 

Board of Selectmen that reads, “If 

Halloween falls on Friday or Saturday, then 

Trick or Treat will be held on Saturday. If 

Halloween falls on Sunday or Monday, then 

Trick or Treat will be held on Sunday. If 

Halloween falls on any of the other days 

during the week there will be no change.” 

The Selectmen’s decision to uphold the statute came at 

the behest of Oxford Police Chief Michael Boss, following 

a traffic study that showed more cars on the road Friday 

evenings than Saturday evenings. 

“I think the children’s safety is more important than the 

24-hour difference between Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 5 

p.m.,” Oxford Board of Selectmen Chairman Jennie 

Caissie told reporters when the decision began to attract 

criticism from parents concerned about motorists on Nov. 

1 not being aware of trick or treaters out and about. 

Lt. William Hibbard of the Southbridge Police 

Department said that all of the Halloween festivities here 

will take place on Friday, Oct. 31 as scheduled. 

“Basically we take the same precautions every year,” 

Hibbard said, noting that his department has not documented 

any kind of significant increase in danger on a 

Friday night as compared to a Saturday. 

Hibbard said that besides the regularly scheduled officers 

on duty, all auxiliary police will also be called in to 

duty, and even further additional officers will be working 

on overtime hours, creating a clear and accessible police 

presence through Southbridge neighborhoods. 

Hibbard explained that kids can show off their costumes 

in the Horribles Parade leave from Wells Junior 

High School at 5 p.m., and proceed to the Town Common. 

Trick-or-treating will commence at 5:30 until 7. 

Southbridge Town Manager Christopher Clark, 

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In Sturbridge, trick or 

treating hours are from 

5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, 

Oct.31. The Fire 

Department-sponsored 

Horribles Parade will 

line up behind Town 

Hall at 7 p.m. along a 

route leading to the 

Town Common where 

costumes will be judged. 

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although this is his first Halloween in town, 

said that he has discussed the Halloween 

safety strategy with Police Chief Daniel 

Charette, and is confident that Southbridge 

trick or treaters will be safe. 

“They do regulate it,” Clark said. “I think 

that restricting the hours to early evening 

makes a lot of sense.” 

In Sturbridge, trick or treating hours are 

from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct.31. The Fire 

Department-sponsored Horribles Parade 

will line up behind Town Hall at 7 p.m. along 

a route leading to the Town Common where 

costumes will be judged. 

Sturbridge Sgt. Michael Cloutier said 

there are no immediate concerns over 

Halloween falling on a Friday in that town 

either, in part, because their safety programming 

begins well before the holiday arrives. 

“We do programs in the schools,” Cloutier said. 

Kids are taught the importance of wearing very visible 

colors, not wearing a mask that obstructs their own 

vision, carrying some type of light, walking on sidewalks 

and trick-or-treating with an adult, or at least making parents 

aware of what section of town in which they will be 

trick or treating. 

Students are also given a Halloween safety kit, which 

includes glow sticks, and a workbook with tips for both 

children and parents 

“If the families are being diligent … I think that those 

efforts are adequate to help offset any safety concerns of 

Friday evening traffic,” Cloutier said. 

Besides what individual families and trick or treaters 

can do to preserve their own safety, Cloutier, who could not 

recall any Halloween night incidents in his three years in 

Sturbridge, said the Police Department will be particularly 

vigilant that evening as well. 

“We will also have increased patrols very visible in our 

neighborhoods,” he said. 

writer Patrick Skahill con- 

Stonebridge Press staff 

tributed to this report. 

News staff writer Christopher Tanguay may be reached 

at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stonebridgepress.com. 

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VILLAGER ALMANAC 

QUOTATION OF THE WEEK 

“I have to thank the people who supported this project 

through good and bad times … This is not about going 

to the big institutions, it’s about bringing the big institution 

environment to the community.” 

Hugo Myslicki, vice president of 21st Century Oncology, which will run the 

Harrington Cancer Center jointly with the hospital on the project’s progress at last 

weekend’s official ground breaking. 

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STATISTICS: POPULATION 

Birthplace 

Town Naturalized Citizen 

Auburn.......................................................................351 

Brimfield....................................................................28 

Brookfield..................................................................37 

Charlton.....................................................................151 

Douglas......................................................................170 

Dudley.........................................................................282 

Holland.......................................................................49 

Leicester.....................................................................162 

Northbridge...............................................................273 

Oxford........................................................................203 

Southbridge...............................................................523 

Spencer.......................................................................142 

Sturbridge.................................................................170 

Uxbridge....................................................................176 

Wales..........................................................................15 

Webster......................................................................459 

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS 

STURBRIDGE 

$210,000, 9 Arnold Road, Edwin J. Morales and Erika L. 

Morales to Daniel Jordan. 

$232,000, 13 Adams Road, Robert M. Salter to Joan 

Menard. 

$125,000, 22 Plimpton Ave., John P. Clouthier and 

Jennifer A. Clouthier to Jeffrey D. Beaudry. 

$100, 22 Plimpton Ave., Jeffrey D. Beaudry to Jeffrey D. 

Beaudry and Kaitlyn M. Beaudry. 

$11,800, 79A Fairview Park Road, William A. Swiacki 

Insurance Trust (Swiacki Trust Management Company, 

Trustee) to Town of Sturbridge. 

$169,000, 337 The Trail, Webster Bank N.A. to Kevin 

Moore Builders LLC. 

HOLLAND 

$100, 21 Ardmore Road, Jeffrey A. Skutnik and Estate of 

Christine H. Skutnik to Jeffrey A. Skutnik, Courtney 

Skutnik and Charlie Harrigan. 

$100, 21 Ardmore Road, Jeffrey A. Skutnik, Courtney 

Skutnik and Charlie Harrigan to Stanley V. Skutnik and 

Markaret J. Skutnik. 

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$32,000, Ainsworth Hill Road, Charles J. Popple and 

Estate of Alfred J. Heckler to Joshua G. Curtis and Nicole 

M. Schwalm. 

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STAFF WRITER 

With many Central Massachusetts communities 

strapped for cash and the winter season 

approaching, some are closing their town hall 

buildings — or are at least considering doing 

so as a way to save money. 

Brookfield has already decided to close its 

town hall on Fridays, while Auburn took a different 

approach — closing its building by 6 

p.m. every day. 

These decisions come even as oil prices 

have rapidly declined recently; some communities 

are still considering ways to save on 

energy consumed by their town halls. 

Closing Charlton Town Hall would have various 

consequences, according to Charlton 

Selectmen Chairman Rick Swensen. The town 

considered closing the building Fridays during 

its last budget cycle, but ultimately chose 

not to out of concern for town hall workers. 

“That would affect people’s paychecks,” 

Swensen said. “It’s how they pay their bills.” 

The town hall building is open from 7:30 

a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, but most 

offices open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 12 p.m. 

Fridays. 

Making up a town hall workers’ hours elsewhere 

during the week would cut into any savings 

from closing Fridays, Swensen said, and 

prohibits them from conducting town hall 

business. Nonetheless, he said, it remains an 

option for the future. 

Brookfield went further than Charlton — 

the town hall there will be closed every Friday 

until April 3 next year, according to Donna 

Neylon, the selectmen’s administrative assistant. 

Selectmen voted on the measure in 

September, she said. 

“That’s one less day of fuel or electricity. We 

may have to face budget cuts,” she said. “It’s 

just one attempt to save money.” 

Thermostats are already being turned down 

in town hall, she said. 

No Brookfield public workers are losing pay, 

she said, because they are making up the 

hours throughout the workweek. 

Residents seem to have no problem with the 

action and selectmen will consider the issue 

again next spring, Neylon said. 

“So far, we haven’t had any complaints,” she 

said. 

Auburn is taking a similar, but somewhat 

different approach — closing its town hall by 6 

p.m. each day to save on energy costs as of 

Tuesday, Oct. 14. As a result, selectmen in that 

town are being forced to find a new spot to 

hold their meetings. 

Southbridge Town Manager Christopher 

Clark was clear about his town’s possibility 

for closing the town hall: 

“I’m not contemplating doing that,” he said. 

Doing so would save little in fuel costs, he 

said, while sending a literal chill through the 

veins of town hall workers who conduct their 

business during off-peak hours. He is, however, 

trying to renegotiate electric and natural 

gas rates for the town hall. 

“That’s where we really save a lot of 

money,” he said. 

The fuel oil contract is already signed for 

the season, he said. 

In Sturbridge, according to Town 

Administrator James Malloy, it is impossible 

to know how much money closing town hall 

on Fridays would save. Selectmen there have 

discussed the possibility but have not taken 

any action, he said. Right now, the town hall is 

open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every weekday. 

“We would be doing it … for the purpose of 


A four-day work week for Town Halls? 

FRIDAY CLOSINGS A REALITY FOR SOME, OPTION FOR OTHERS 

trying to conserve energy. There is no way you 

James J. Malloy 

can judge what the savings is going to be,” 

Malloy said. “You wouldn’t know until you 

actually closed. It would be an option.” 

Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone 

at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stonebridgepress.com. 

Teresa Franco contributed to this report. She 

can be reached by phone (508) 909-4136, or by e- 

mail at tfranco@stonebridgepress.com. 

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STURBRIDGE — On Wednesdy, Nov. 7, 

Sturbridge Town leaders will receive a lesson 

in keeping the community green. 

The Massachusetts Green Communities 

Act of 2007 is legislation “designed to provide 

incentives for cities and towns to invest in 

energy conservation and efficiency and many 

other opportunities,” according to Geoffrey 

Beckwith, Director of the Massachusetts 

Municipal Association (MMA). 

Officials all over the commonwealth will be 

convening at different locations on Nov. 7 to 

discuss the different facets of the act that set 

a goal of 80 percent efficiency for all heating 

and power systems by the year 2020. 

“This is a statewide workshop that the 

MMA is putting on, working with the 

Executive Office of Energy and 

Environmental Affairs for the 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” Beckwith 

said. “The workshop is designed to educate 

local officials on the latest information and 

news regarding the Green Communities Act, 

and to talk about opportunities for cities and 

towns.” 

The Act outlines a plan to have all energy 

consumption in Massachusetts reduced by 10 

percent by the year 2017, through a series of 

smaller, more attainable goals, annually set by 

the Secretary of Energy and Environmental 

Affairs. 

Other goals identified in the act include a 

reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions by 

20 percent from 1990 levels by 2020. 

Also by 2020, the Green Communities Act 

aims to have all fossil fuel consumption in 

buildings slashed by 10 percent from 2007 levels, 

and to have no less than 20 percent of the 

entire electricity demand in the commonwealth 

generated through clean, renewable 

resources. 

The act also presents grant opportunities 

for municipalities through the Massachusetts 

Renewable Energy Trust Fund and the 

Alternative Compliance Fund for assistance 

in realizing their energy goals. 

The November workshop is the MMA’s first 

step in educating local leaders on the provisions 

of the act, and sharing ideas on how the 

aforementioned goals can be met on the local 

level. 

“This is just one in what we anticipate to be 

many steps in the coming months and year 

ahead for the MMA to work with local officials 

to pursue opportunities in the interest of 

communities and their local tax payers for 

energy savings during a very difficult time,” 

Beckwith said. 

“The program is currently going through a 

regulation and drafting stage at the agency 

level so we will have agency officials there to 

share directly with local officials the latest 

information they have in terms of the form 

that their programs will take,” he added. 

Already looking to maintain the momentum 

that they hopefully build up through the 

November workshop, Beckwith said the MMA 

plans to follow up with additional workshop 

sessions in the near future. 

“In addition to [the workshop] the MMA 

will provide a number of breakout sessions 

talking about the opportunities for energy 

efficiency,” he said. 

“We’ll be talking about some programs we 

are putting in place in cities and towns to 

maximize energy efficiency and reduce energy 

usage and explore removals and other 

offerings or opportunities for cities and 

towns.” 

Pursuit of the Green Communities Act falls 

right in line with several other environmentally 

friendly projects Sturbridge is currently 

engaged in, such drafting of the town’s first 

Open Space Residential Design bylaw, which 

would provide incentives to developers who 

integrate tracts of open, natural space into 

domestic development plans. 

News staff writer Christopher Tanguay may 

be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at 

ctanguay@stonebridgepress.com 

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PUBLIC MEETINGS 

Regional 

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 

The Tantasqua Regional School District 

Personnel Subcommittee will meet at 7 p.m. 

in the Superintenden’t Conferene Room at 

the Junior High School. 

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 

The Technical Subcommittee of the 

Tantasqua Regional School District will meet 

at 7 p.m. in the Superintendent's conference 

Room. 

Holland 

SUNDAY, NOV. 2 

The Library Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. in 

the Public Library. 

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 

Election Day. Polls Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

(CHECK) 

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in 

Town Hall. 

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7:30 

p.m. in Town Hall. 


The Council on Aging will meet at 10:15 a.m. 

in the Senior Center. 

The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in 

Town Hall. 

FRIDAY, NOV. 7 

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Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm (open Labor Day) 

Sat & Sun 12 - 4pm 

The Private Roads Committee will meet at 7 

p.m. in Town Hall. 

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The Sturbridge Council on Aging will meet at 

10 a.m. in the Senior Center. 

The Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in 

Town Hall. 

THURSDAY, NOV. 6 

The Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in 

the Senior Center to discuss issues related to 

the FY09 and FY10 budget prior to meeting 

with the Selectmen. 

Wales 

MONDAY, NOV. 10The Planning Board will 

meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. 

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BENEFIT LUNCHEON CELEBRATES COURAGE OF DEBBIE DAVIAU 



SOUTHBRIDGE — Debbie Daviau grew up 

in Southbridge. You may know her as Debbie 

Ford. 

She graduated from Marianhill High School 

in 1975, settled down, and had a son named 

Tim. She raised her son along side four close 

friends and young mothers that had seven 

kids between them. 

“We actually raised our kids together when 

they were young,” Trish Bourassa said yesterday, 

a friend of Debbie’s since childhood. 

By the time her children had grown up and 

proceeded with their own lives, she had lost 

contact with many of the friends from her 

past, as people often do. 

Approximately 10 years ago Daviau was 

first diagnosed with breast cancer. 

In a letter to the Southbridge Evening News, 

Bourassa wrote, “[Daviau] called me out of 

the blue a few years ago and talked to me 

about how she was. It sounded like after 

numerous surgeries, radiation and 

chemotherapy that things were improving … 

apparently they were not.” 

Bourassa said that she and Daviau had not 

spoken in so long that she did not even recognize 

the name that appeared on her caller ID. 

The two rekindled their friendship, checking 

in with one another once or twice a year. 

Prior to a few weeks ago, the last time 

Bourassa spoke to the friend she said, “practically 

lived at my house,” when they were in 

school together, was more than a year ago. 

“She was doing well a year and a half ago,” 

Bourassa said. 

More recently however, Bourassa said her 

dear friend, who she called a “blonde firecracker,” 

awoke one morning with stinging 

pain in her back and shoulders accompanied 

by an over all feeling of fuzziness. 

STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge 

Optimist Club will host a beer tasting 

event from 7 to 9 p.m. on 

Saturday evening, Nov. 22 in the 

upstairs function room at Admiral 

T.J. O’Brien’s, 407 Main Street in 

Sturbridge. 

Due to the popularity of this 

event, advance ticket purchase is 

recommended. Admission to the 

event is $25 per person and 

includes the sampling of at least 16 

premium and micro-brewed malt 

beverages. Beers, ales, stouts, 

A trip to the doctor revealed that Daviau’s 

cancer had masticized into her spinal column, 

attacking her sciatic nerve resulting in constant, 

intense pain. 

“She has very advanced cancer that has 

spread to much of her body including her 

spinal column. She has been in quite a bit of 

pain that they are trying to control with medication 

and treatment,” Bourassa wrote. 

Besides the burden thrust upon Daviau and 

her husband, Kevin, by the disease itself, a 

second powerful stressor has intruded into 

their lives. 

“The insurance company gives us a real 

hard time,” Kevin Daviau said. “We have to 

constantly fight.” 

He went on to explain that many of Debbie’s 

doctors have championed their cause and 

fought with insurance companies on the family’s 

behalf, but with some medications costing 

upwards of $15,000, producing the funds to 

continue Debbie’s treatment is growing more 

difficult by the day. 

Just yesterday, Debbie underwent a very 

invasive procedure that involved doctors 

inserting a shunt through her skull, and funneling 

heavy doses of radiation into her spine. 

A scan in two weeks will determine how well 

the procedure, which does have a very high 

rate of effectiveness, has worked. 

“She’s a caring person,” Kevin Daviau said 

of his wife. “She loves all her grandkids,” he 

added, five in all. 

Bourassa also said that her friend particularly 

loves visits from her grandnieces. 

With bills piling up and Kevin missing copious 

amounts of work to be with his wife, 

Bourassa said the family was recently in danger 

of having their electricity turned off. 

“Cancer is a brutal disease to fight under 

the best of circumstances. She should not 

have to worry about being alone, or afraid of 

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how they will pay the bills, including the electric 

bill that keeps her pain machine running,” 

Bourassa’s letter reads. 

According to Kevin, the family received a 

couple monetary donations that enabled them 

to pay this month’s round of bills and put 

some food in their cupboards. 

On Saturday, Nov. 1, Debbie’s family and 

friends will be hosting a fundraiser event at 

Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s in Sturbridge from 2-6 

p.m. 

“I am asking everyone to please help out,” 

Bourassa wrote. “Even if you don’t know any 

of us, it is my hope that you will all feel compassion 

for another person so gravely ill and 

in need.” 

The event costs $20 per person, and will feature 

a raffle of locally donated merchandise. 

Tickets are available at Admiral T. J. 

O’Brien’s, from Daviau’s brother Dick (508) 

320-5019 or through Bourassa at (774) 230-0174. 

News staff writer Christopher Tanguay 

may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail 

at ctanguay@stonebridgepress.com. 

fundraiser event at Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s 

in Sturbridge from 2-6 p.m. 

“I am asking everyone to please help out,” 

Bourassa wrote. “Even if you don’t know any 

of us, it is my hope that you will all feel compassion 

for another person so gravely ill and 

in need.” 

The event costs $20 per person, and will feature 

a raffle of locally donated merchandise. 

Tickets are available at Admiral T. J. 

O’Brien’s, from Daviau’s brother Dick (508) 

320-5019 or through Bourassa at (774) 230-0174. 

News staff writer Christopher Tanguay may 

be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stonebridgepress.com. 

Sturbridge Optimist Club hosts Annual Thanksgiving Beer Tasting 

lagers and pilsners will be among 

those available for sampling and 

tasting, as available. Admission 

also includes a selection of hearty 

appetizers and dishes prepared for 

the event by the culinary staff of 

T.J. O’Brien’s. Tickets are now 

available from any member of the 

Club listed below, or if available, at 

the door on the evening of the 

event. During the evening, attendees 

will have the opportunity to 

participate in raffles for prizes 

which will include many local fine 

dining experiences, gift baskets, 

and gift certificates, generously 

donated by local merchants. This 

year a special prize will be made 

available through a silent auction. 

The winning bidder will get to 

choose between a four hour 

evening sunset cruise or a four 

hour fishing trip, trolling for 

bluefin tuna off the coast of southern 

Maine. The trip is valued at 

$700 and will be awarded to the top 

bidder in the silent auction. 

The Sturbridge Optimist Club 

is a local chapter of Optimist 

International. All monies raised 

from this event go directly to support 

the youth of Sturbridge and 

the tri-community area, in the 

form of various youth camp scholarships, 

donations to school 

libraries, funding for school field 

trips, bicycle safety programs, as 

well as essay and oratorical competitions. 

The Club also contributes 

to the Center of Hope, supporting 

their program participants 

through the Center’s annual Prom 

Debbie Daviau 

Program. The Sturbridge 

Optimist Club is made up of local 

business people and citizens interested 

in supporting local youth 

programs, and is currently seeking 

new members. Tickets for the 

event, as well as information about 

joining the club, can be obtained 

by contacting any one of the following 

individuals: Mark Amadio 

at (508) 347-0008, Cheryl Wheaton- 

Reyes at (508) 347-9511 or Michael 

Sosik at (508) 347-5922. 

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The arrests and offenses below were 

listed in police department logs. 

People charged are innocent until 

proven guilty in a court of law. This 

newspaper will publish dispensations 

of cases at the request of the accused, 

with proper documentation. 

LOG HIGHLIGHTS 

Monday, Oct. 20 

STURBRIDGE — 1:29 a.m. — An 

accidental/defective panic alarm was 

investigated at Wendy’s, Charlton 

Road. 


accident with property damage was 

investigated at Pilot Truck Stop, 

Route 15. 

STURBRIDGE — 8:11 a.m. — 

Breaking and entering into a motor 

vehicle was investigated, Arnold 

Road. 

STURBRIDGE — 5:24 p.m. — An 

accidental/defective fire alarm was 

investigated, Bentwood Drive. 


accident with injury was investigated, 

Route 131 and Hall Road. 


accidental/defective burglar alarm 

was investigated at Rehabilitative 

Resources — South Central Rehab, 

Picker Road. 

STURBRIDGE — 6:05 p.m. — A citation 

was issued at a motor vehicle 

stop, Route 20. 

STURBRIDGE — 6:22 p.m. — A 

stolen motor vehicle was investigated, 

Arnold Road. 

Tuesday, Oct. 21 

STURBRIDGE — 12:10 a.m. — A citation 





was investigated at Sovereign Bank of 

New England, Main Street. 

STURBRIDGE — 3:07 a.m. — A citation 


stop, Breakneack Road and 

Mashapaug Road. 




STURBRIDGE — 9:08 a.m. — A 911 

trace call was investigated, Fiske Hill 

Road. 


Breaking and entering into a motor 

vehicle was investigated, Arnold 

Road. 


accident with property damage was 

investigated, Route 15. 

STURBRIDGE — 8:05 p.m. — A summons 

was served on Country Hill 

Road. 

STURBRIDGE — 

8:17 p.m. — A summons 

was served at 

Walmart, Charlton 

Road. 

POLICE LOGS 

Wednesday, Oct. 22 

STURBRIDGE — 7 a.m. — An accidental/defective 

burglar alarm was 

investigated at Sturbridge Town Hall, 

Main Street. 

STURBRIDGE — 7 a.m. — A recreation/hunting 

violation was investigated, 

Evergreen Lane. 


Services were rendered in response to 

a larceny/theft at Fred’s Variety 

Package Store, Brookfield Road. 

STURBRIDGE — 11:38 p.m. — 

Services were rendered in response to 

threats/harassment, New Boston 

Road. 

Thursday, Oct. 23 



was investigated at Kaizen Sushi Bar 

and Grill, Main Street. 


accidental/defective panic alarm was 

investigated at the Sturbridge Town 

Hall, Main Street. 

STURBRIDGE — 8:14 a.m. — A 911 

trace call was investigated at the 

Publick House Historic Inn, Main 

Street. 



stop, New Boston Road and Hamilton 

Road. 



stop, New Boston Road. 


Larceny/theft was investigated at 

Famous Footwear, Charlton Road. 

STURBRIDGE — 1:15 p.m. — A citation 


stop, Main Street. 


accidental/defective holdup alarm 

was investigated at Roy Rogers 

Sbarro, Mashapaug Road. 


Suspicious activity was investigated 

at JC Penny’s, Main Street. 

Friday, Oct. 24 

STURBRIDGE — 8:54 and 11:20 a.m. 

— Investigated accidents, first with 

injury on Route 20, second as walk-in 

report. 


Investigated phone report of suspicious 

activity. 


Investigated larceny, Bennetts Road. 

Saturday, Oct. 25 


Traced 911 call to Wallace Road. 

STURBRIDGE — 11:02 a.m. to 6:52 

p.m. — Responded to three accidents, 

Main Street, New Boston Road (with 

injury) and Heritage Green. 


Responded to suspicious activity, 

Caron Road. 

STURBRIDGE — 11:58 p.m. — Four 

cruisers responded to disturbance, 

Host Hotel. 

Sunday, Oct. 26 


Responded to utility problems, Old 

Farm Road. 


Responded to accident with injury, 

Mass Pike 


Responded to 911 call, Crescent Way. 

Arrests 


STURBRIDGE — 3:36 p.m. — Joseph 

Robert Franzen, 22, of 52 Brentwood 

Drive, Westfield, was arrested on an 

outstanding warrant, uttering a false 

check, and attempting to commit a 

crime at the Passport Inn, Main 

Street. 


STURBRIDGE — 12:41 a.m. — Caleb 

Elijah Thomas, 19, of 1132 Riverside 

Drive, North Grosvendordale, Conn., 

was arrested for operation of a motor 

vehicle with a suspended license, 

speeding, and possession of a class D 

drug at Fortunado’s, Route 131. 

Christina R. Davis, 17, of 163 

Fiskedale Road, Brookfield, was also 

arrested during the incident for possession 

of a class D drug. 

Thursday, Oct. 23 

STURBRIDGE — 1:07 a.m. — A citation 




Bosephus C. Birch, 26, of 63 Vinton 

Road 1, Holland was arrested for disorderly 

conduct and larceny over 

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20th year with new Web site 

Phil Milgrom and his wife, Nancy Nowak are putting the Internet to work for 

their yoga studio, The Centered Place. 

WARREN — The Centered Place yoga studio has launched a new Web 

site as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. Even before the launch this 

summer, the studio had received a burst of inquiries from prospective students. 

Traffic to the www.thecenteredplace.com quadrupled in a single 

month over the summer. 

"It appears they’re finding us from web searches, which is something we 

weren’t seeing as much from our former site," said Phil Milgrom, who codirects 

The Centered Place at 286 Bridge St., with his wife, Nancy Nowak. 

Nancy founded the studio in 1988. 

"The new site has a clean appearance and is easy to read," Nowak said. 

"It’s going to be an important tool for us to introduce people to Svaroopa 

yoga and also to deepen the benefits for those who already practice it." 

More than a gateway to information about Svaroopa yoga classes and 

workshops, www.thecenteredplace.com also includes original articles on 

yoga and health as well as links to useful resources. An array of photos on 

the site gives the audience a good look at the sunny, spacious studio. The 

site was developed by Bob Datz of datzmedia (www.datzmedia.com) in 

Brimfield. 

Svaroopa is a unique style of yoga that’s easily adaptable to all body 

types and ages. It helps release tension in the deepest layers of the body. 

When doing the yoga poses, students are encouraged to use props (such as 

chairs, blocks, and blankets) to help tailor the pose to suit the student’s 

body. The right amount of props helps each student perform the pose comfortably 

rather than being forced to conform to a standard, one pose-fitsall 

approach. 

The Centered Place yoga studio offers classes and private yoga therapy 

sessions most days of the week. Classes are taught by any of four welltrained 

instructors (besides Nancy and Phil, the staff includes Ellan 

Catacchio and Patty Sayre). The studio also offers workshops and retreats 

periodically. In addition to teaching yoga, Phil specializes in wellness and 

stress-reduction workshops off-site for employees and other groups. 

A free newcomers class will be held at The Centered Place Saturday, 

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LEARNING 

Tantasqua panel opposes ballot Question 1 

REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE SEES DANGER TO LOCAL AID FUNDS 



STURBRIDGE — The 

Tantasqua Regional School 

Committee voted Tuesday, Oct. 

21, to oppose Question 1 on the 

November ballot. 

One of three referendum questions 

that will appear on the ballot, 

approval of Question 1 would 

have the Massachusetts income 

tax reduced to 2.65 percent for 

2009, and would effectively eliminate 

the tax by January 2010. 

Whereas many people anxiously 

await the possible reduction of 

their own taxes on the shoulders 

of Question 1, others are afraid of 

the consequences of such a drastic 

measure would have on publicly 

funded programs, especially 

in the wake of Governor Deval 

Patrick’s Fiscal Action Plan. 

The plan that aims to reduce 

state spending by $1 million at 

the consequence of severe budgetary 

cuts and nearly 1,000 jobs, 

has so far spared local aid and 

Chapter 70 money, which is a staple 

of public school operating 

budgets. 

According to the Boston Globe, 

approval of Question 1 would stifle 

nearly 40 percent of the commonwealth’s 

total revenue, 

which could potentially have dire 

effects on programs and services 

that survived, or may have 

already been cut by, the Fiscal 

Action Plan. 

“I think it really behooves us, 

those responsible for the children, 

to take a stance in their best 

interest,” said School Committee 

Secretary William Haggerty, who 

almost immediately made a 

motion to oppose the question. 

Members called into the question 

the appropriateness of the 

School Committee even taking a 

stance on the question, as many 

reports predict the revenues lost 

because of Question 1 would 

most likely be recouped on individual 

municipal levels through 

increased property taxes or cuts 

to public transportation or policing, 

while leaving as much of the 

$6 billion of the state budget allocated 

to public education alone. 

Pack 161 holds Holiday Food Drive 

STURBRIDGE — The Fifty Cub 

Scouts and families of Pack 161 in 

Sturbridge would like to ask your 

assistance and participation in 

Scouting For Food. The annual 

effort began in 1988 and is a 

national event aimed at helping 

feed hungry Americans. Over one 

million Scouts have collected 65 

million cans of non-perishable 

food that has been given to people 

in need. Scouting for Food has 

now become the largest one-day 

food drive in the nation. 

This is the Pack’s second year 

participating in the event and we 

would like to invite all of the communities 

in Central 

Massachusetts to join us. Bags 

will be dropped in various 

Sturbridge neighborhoods on 

Saturday, Nov. 15. Bags will then 

be collected on Saturday Nov. 22 

between the hours of noon – 4 p.m. 

Please leave your donations on 

your front step, we will not be 

ringing door bells. 

This year our food donations 

will be used to stock the food 

shelves of the Southbridge Food 

Share. Food Share serves the 

needs of hungry families in 

Southbridge, Stubridge, Charlton, 

Dudley, The Brookfields, Holland, 

Wales, Warren and Spencer. 

“We have seen a significant 

increase in the local need due to a 

rise in unemployment and 

tougher economic conditions,” 

according to Executive Director, 

Ray Fournier. “During just the 

first nine months of 2008 we have 

served more than 1,130 area families 

which is significantly more 

than we have served during any 

prior calendar year.” 

All items collected will be given 

to the Southbridge Food Share 

program located at 79 Elm Street 

in Southbridge. This year the food 

shelf is in need of the following 

items: dry cereals, powdered milk, 

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The possibility of a reduction 

in tax revenue impacting schools 

is strong enough however, that 

Monday night, Superintendent 

Daniel G. Durgin said at a 

Sturbridge public hearing that 

passage of Question 1 would 

extinguish the $2 million district 

plan to resurface four athletic 

fields with synthetic turf, which 

has just begun to build up steam 

among Tantasqua area towns 

“We are, in effect, the caretakers 

of our children,” said committee 

member Francis 

Simanski, who added that it was 

the responsibility of the committee 

to vote in favor of what is best 

for the students. 

The vote yielded 11 members 

opposed to Question 1, with one 

in favor it, and one abstention. 

Prior to the School Committee 

meeting, the delegates from 

Tantasqua met with those from 

Union 61, the combined the committee 

of elementary school representatives 

from each of the five 

Tantasqua region towns. 

Together, the two committees 

canned meats, beef 

stew, peanut butter, 

jelly or jam, chunky 

soups, canned vegetables, 

spaghetti sauce, 

instant potatoes, 

canned juice, rice, pancake 

mix and syrup, 

baked beans and pasta. 

Personal care items 

such as shampoo, 

deodorant, toothpaste, 

soap and dental floss 

are also needed. 

The Food Share facility 

is open Monday, Wednesday 

and Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:15 

NEWS BRIEFS 

a.m.. Volunteers are needed and 

can contact the facility at 508-764- 

6583. 

For people in the area that do no 

receive a bag on their door but 

would still like to support the 

Scouting For Food project we have 

added a drop-off location. 

Donations may be left at the 

STURBRIDGE —The Daughters of Isabella will hold a Holiday Pie Sale to benefit local charities 

with pies baked by the Publick House. Place orders by Friday, Nov. 21. Pick up will be from 

3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Day Street. Make checks payable to 

Bernadettte Circle #709. Mail checks to Suzanne Clearwater, 136 Center Road, Dudley, MA, 

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Available pies are: Sugar-free apple, double-crust apple, lemon meringue, blueberry and 

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accepted this year’s Central 

Office Budget for the district. 

“Most areas are level-funded 

wherever possible,” explained 

Business Manager Deborah 

Boyd. 

She went on to explain that this 

budget represents a 2.54 increase 

over the previous year’s Central 

Office Budget, which addresses 

administrative expenses and is 

not representative of the district’s 

total operating budget. 

After being assured that if necessary, 

a second joint meeting 

may be called to review and 

adjust the budget, the two committees 

passed the $1,097,025 

Central Office Budget. 

Also at the joint meeting, in a 

routine act of reorganization, 

Patricia Barnicle was elected 

Chairman of the Union 61 committee. 

News staff writer Christopher 

Tanguay may be reached at (508) 

909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stonebridgepress.com. 

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BANKRUPTCY 

Brimfield Elementary School 

There is no microwaving of student lunches. 

A price increase for lunches and snacks goes 

into effect Oct. 1. New prices: Lunch — 

Students: $2.25; adults; $3; lunch tickets: 

$22.50. Snacks and milk; 50 cents. 

Snack program: 

Mondays: Fruit 

Tuesdays: Cereal 

Wednesdays: Crackers or popcorn 

Thursdays: Fruit 

Fridays: Animal crackers. 

Lunch menu not available. 

Burgess Elementary School 

Monday, Nov. 3 

Chicken vegetable soup, pizza sticks with 

marinara sauce, fruit, milk. 

Tuesday, Nov. 4 

No School. Professional development day. 

Wednesday, Nov. 5 

Pancakes with syrup, sausage, apple sauce, 

oranges, milk. 

Thursday, Nov. 6 

Hamburger Stroganoff with egg noodles, 

green beans, pudding, milk. 

Friday, Nov. 7 

Hard or soft shell tacos, cheese cups, corn, 

pears, milk. 

Holland Elementary School 

Not available 

Tantasqua Regional 

junior, senior high schools 


Ham and cheese or tuna croissant, hash 

brown patty, carrots, applesauce, juice, milk. 

Alternate: nuggets, brown rice, whole wheat 

breadstick. 


Election Day ? no lunch or breakfast served. 


Pork chop patty, rice pilaf, peas, cinnamon 

bread, fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: chicken 

patty on a roll, pasta salad. 


Caesar salad with popcorn chicken, dinner 

rolls, frosted midnight cake, pears, juice, 

milk. Alternate: cook‚s choice. 


BBQ rib patty on a grinder roll, oven fries, 

corn, fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: nuggets, 

white rice, whole wheat breadstick. 

Wales Elementary School 


Breakfast: Pop Tarts, cereal choices with 

milk, fresh fruit, cheese. 

Lunch: Not available. 


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Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal choices 

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Food pantry sees requests for assistance increase 

Tough economic times are upon us, and 

the food shelves of the Wales Community 

Food Pantry attest to this fact. 

Experiencing a nearly 400 percent 

increase in services over last year, the 

pantry, which serves the towns of 

Brimfield, Holland and Wales, is putting 

out a community SOS. 

“In the past we typically served about 20 

people a month. Last month we served 149 

people, and we expect this number to 

increase even more as the heating season 

progresses and people have to choose 

between food or fuel,” Director Judy 

Jegelewicz explained. 

According to Mrs. Jegelewicz, the average 

recipient receives about 25-30 pounds 

of food per month. Food is distributed 

each Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. at the 

Wales Senior Center, 85 Main St. (Route 

19). Those served are required to supply 

verification of income or proof of participation 

in a social service program. 

As a member agency of the Food Bank 

of Western Massachusetts, the pantry 

purchases food at a discount, paying just 

19 cents per pound, but Mrs. Jegelewicz 

notes this valuable resource is also at risk. 

“Due to demand, food bank supply 

stretched thinner and thinner, therefore 

AROUND 

TANTASQUA 

TOWNS 

KAREN 

TRAINOR 

we cannot purchase 

as much as we used 

to from them,” she 

said. 

Cash donations 

and non-perishable 

food items are currently 

sought to help 

with the expected 

influx of requests 

during the cold 

weather season. The 

pantry is presently 

experiencing shortages 

of rice, pasta, 

cereals and beans, 

according to the 

director. 

“Any donations of 

cash or food would 

be greatly appreciated. 

However we would ask people please 

check with us if a group would like to do a 

donation so we can tell them what we 

specifically need,” she said. 

Food pantry donations are tax 

deductible. For more information about 

the Wales Community Food Pantry, call 

(413) 245-9683. 

Holland Highlights 

The results are in, and two Holland residents 

have earned a tip of the chef’s hat 

for their exceptional culinary contributions 

at the recent Holland Community 

Harvest Festival. 

Nancy Lussier earned top honors for 

her old fashioned apple pie, filled to the 

brim with fresh local apples — which 

earned rave reviews from the judges. 

Jonathon Mason, who serves as musical 

director at the Holland Congregational 

Church, was the surprise chili champ, as 

his mouth-watering effort paid off with a 

first prize trophy. 

“People were so happy he won and the 

big hurrah is that it was made by a guy 

who never cooks,” noted Holland Senior 

Center Activities Director Linda Artruc, 

who joked, “I think his new bride helped 

him a bit with it!” 

The two winners each received an 

impressive etched gold plated trophy, 

which will be passed on to each year’s new 

winner. 

According to Friends of Holland 

Seniors Treasurer Nancy Talbot, The 

Holland Community Harvest Fundraiser, 

held last Saturday, reached its goal of raising 

enough money to purchase 30 new 

chairs for the Holland Senior Center. 

“It’s great that we raised the money to 

buy the chairs, which was our goal, but he 

most important thing is that this event 

brought the community together and put 

smiles on the faces of lots of kids,” Mrs. 

Talbot said. 

Village Theatre November Schedule 

A month of family-friendly Friday 

night movies is just around the corner at 

The Stephen M. Brewer Theater at the 

Visitor Center at Old Sturbridge Village. 

Beginning with a Halloween showing of 

“The Incredible Hulk,” the cinema runs 

memorable movies each week for $5 per 

ticket. Showtime is 7 p.m. Movies are now 

in surround sound, and tickets are sold at 

the door. Popcorn and snacks are available. 

• Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 

1: “The Incredible Hulk” (PG-13), starring 

Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth, 

directed by Louis Leterrier, 114 minutes. 

• Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8: “Kit 

Kittredge: An American Girl” (G), starring 

Abigail Breslin, Stanley Tucci and 

Jane Krakowski, directed by Patricia 

Rozema, 101 minutes. 

• Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15: “Kung 

Fu Panda” (PG), animated feature, voices 

by Jack Black, Jackie Chan and Angelina 

Jolie, DreamWorks, 92 minutes. 

• Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22: 

“WALL-E” (G), animated feature, voices 

by Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin and Ben 

Burtt, Walt Disney Studios, 97 minutes. 

• Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29: 

“Hancock” (PG-13), starring Will Smith, 

Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman, 

directed by Peter Berg; 92 minutes. 

Kudos: To Holland resident Neil 

Leighton, who generously lent the services 

of his horse, Rusty, to the Holland 

Community Harvest Fundraiser last 

Saturday. Rusty was a major highlight of 

the fair, as kids eagerly lined up for a turn 

to ride the chestnut horse. 

We welcome items of interest to 

Tantasqua town residents of Sturbridge, 

Brookfield, Brimfield, Holland and Wales. 

Send information on local events and 

upcoming happenings to Around 

Tantasqua Towns, c/o The Sturbridge 

Villager, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 

01550. Or e-mail me directly at 

KDRR@aol.com. 

Bay Path Students creeping up on neat invention 


STAFF WRITER 

CHARLTON — With an $8,050 grant at 

their disposal, Bay Path Regional 

Vocational Technical High School students 

are designing and building a creeper 

— essentially a sled used to reach under 

a vehicle to repair it. 

A former Bay Path student, who is 

handicapped, inspired the device’s creation, 

according to Chrissy Redmond, a 

spokesman for the Lemelson Program 

that awarded the grant to the school. She 

declined to name the person. 

“They were inspired by this particular 

individual,” said Executive Director of 

the Lemelson Program Josh Schuler. 

“They tackled the problem of someone in 

their community.” 

The device, in general, allows a handicapped 

individual without use of his 

lower body, according to a Thursday, Oct. 

16 press release from the school. 

The nationwide Lemelson initiative, in 

partnership with the Massachusetts 

Institute of Technology, is geared to 

inspire high school students to invent 

products and be creative, according to a 

press release from the school. 

“Our hope is to really inspire this new 

generation of inventors. There are a lot of 

benefits,” Schuler said. “This provides a 

different way to learn.” 

The school is scheduled to present a 

prototype at the EurekaFest in Cambridge 

in June. A panel of judges, including Bay 

Path drafting teacher Mark Lyons, who 

oversees his school’s team, awarded the 

grant to the school this fall. It is one of 15 

other high schools that received a grant 

this year. 

“InvenTeams is really about learning a 

process,” Schuler said. 

Months of work is ahead for the team, 

which consists of all seniors. Members 

plan to work together to brainstorm ideas 

and final plans before sending them to 

other Bay Path shops, which will build the 

device, according to 18-year-old Oxford 

student Breeze Grigas, who came up with 

the concept for the project. The team has 

already had some practice with a prototype 

they built, but creating the final version 

of the device will lend itself easily to 

learning. 

“If [somebody] comes to you with a 

problem, you solve it,” said Bay Path student 

and 17-year-old Oxford student 

Brandon Myhaver of lessons learned during 

the project. 

Myhaver’s classmate, 17-year-old North 

Brookfield native Joe Mason, an aspiring 

mechanical engineer, said it motivates 

students to be more creative. 

“It inspires you to come up with better 

ideas,” he said. 

Schuler stressed the need for the competition 

to keep students doing well in 

math and science. It also teaches them 

leadership, teamwork and professional 

skills as they work toward future careers, 

he said. 

The program’s results are evident. 

Schuler said he sees the success when past 

participants obtain internships or continue 

their InvenTeam project for years to 

come. 

“It’s incredibly empowering for students,” 

Schuler said. “Our hope is to really 

inspire this new generation of inventors.” 

As seniors who will graduate at the end 

of the school year, the program should 

“plant a seed” in the minds of students 

working towards a future career. 

“It looks great for college,” Myhaver 

said. 

Much of the coursework they have covered 

is college-level, according to team 

member Travis Malo, 17, of Auburn. 

In addition to the students’ benefits, the 

school’s reputation should improve as a 

result of the project, Myhaver said. 

“It gives the school a good reputation,” 

he said. “A lot of people still look down on 

vocational school.” 

Lyons will guide the team as it continues 

to work toward its goal. 

“I think it fits really well with what Bay 

Path does,” he said. 

Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by 

phone at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at 

rgrand@stonebridgepress.com. 

OBITUARIES 

Robert E. Bombard Jr., 80 

WORCESTER — Robert E. Bombard, Jr., 80, 

of Grand St., died Sunday, Oct. 26 in the 

UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial 

Campus, Worcester, after an illness. 

He leaves his wife, Gwyneth (Caffrey) 

Bombard; six sons, James F. Bombard of 

Spencer, Mark B. Bombard of Hardwick, 

Robert E. Bombard, III of New Bedford, 

Matthew C. Bombard of Commerce 

Township, MI, Philip Q. Bombard of 

Worcester, and Andrew J. Bombard of 

Northampton; a brother, William Bombard of 

Worcester; and seven grandchildren. He was 

born in Worcester the son of Robert E. and 

Anne (Fritsch) Bombard, Sr.. Robert attended 

South High School in Worcester and was a 

graduate of Cushing Academy. He received 

both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from 

Springfield College. 

Leah Janet Phipps, 80 

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — Leah Janet Phipps, 

80, of Hampstead, died in peace on Oct. 21 at 

The UNC Hospital-Chapel Hill Burn Center. 

A Memorial Mass was held Monday, Oct. 27 

at St. Jude Catholic Church in Hampstead 

where Leah Janet had been a faithful parish 

member for more than 10 years. 

Born in Quincy, Mass. on March 15, 1928, 

she was the daughter of Joseph and Josette 

(Savoie) Burke. 

She is survived by her best friend and husband 

of 57 years, Daniel Phipps, and her eight 

loving children and 15 grandchildren. 

Daniel and Janet resided with their family 

on Fiske Hill in Sturbridge from 1969 through 

1978. 

Robert was the Assistant Principal at 

Tantasqua Regional High School in 

Sturbridge for 20 years before retiring many 

years ago. Robert was active with the 

Worcester Boys Club for most of his life; as a 

member, as the former Program Director for 

the Lincoln Square Boys Club and as a member 

of the Board of Directors. 

Calling hours in the Daniel T. Morrill 

Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., 

Southbridge, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 

29th, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Burial will be held 

at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to 

the Boys and Girls Club of Worcester, 65 

Tainter St., Worcester, MA 01610. www.morrillfuneralhome.com 

Donations may be made to the N.C. Jaycee 

Burn Center, UNC Hospitals, 101 Manning 

Drive, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514. The phone 

number is (919) 966-3571. 

She is now forever with angels in paradise. 

STURBRIDGE — Ruth E. (Sutton) Chester, 

87, of 100 Heritage Green Drive, died at Radius 

Healthcare after an illness. 

She leaves her loving husband of 55 years, 

Ervin E. Chester; her loving granddaughters, 

Heidi Epstein of Jupiter, Fla., Cheryl 

Spalding of Kalamazoo, Mich. and Tanya 

Webb of Malden and 13 great-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by a daughter, Judith 

L. Webb, who died Jan. 23, 2006. 

She was born in Canada, the daughter of 

Frederic W. Lapierre, 78 

BRIMFIELD — Frederic W. “Fred” 

Lapierre, 78, of Old Sturbridge Road died 

Monday, Oct. 23, in Harrington Memorial 

Hospital after an illness. He leaves his wife of 

48 years, Shirley A. (Clark) Lapierre. They 

were married June 10, 1960. He also leaves a 

son Frederic C. A. Lapierre of Brimfield, a 

daughter Valerie L. Fontaine of Monson, four 

grandchildren, and a brother David Kettles of 

Wales. He was predeceased by his daughter 

Karen A. Lapierre who died in April 1992. 

Fred was born in Newport, Vt., son of the 

late Frederic F.Lapierre and Alleen (Brush) 

Lapierre Kettles. His step-father was the late 

Ervin Kettles. Fred graduated from 

Cambridge High School in Cambridge 

Vermont. He was a U.S. Army Korean War 

veteran and later served in the Army 

National Guard. He lived in Brimfield for 

many years where he and his wife owned and 

operated Hillside Kennels for 30 years where 

Ruth E. Chester, 87 

Hugh and Margaret Sutton and lived in 

Sturbridge 14 years and lived in Bellville 

Mich., for many years. 

Her funeral was held Monday, Oct. 20 in 

Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery, Agawam. 

Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy 

St., Southbridge, directed the arrangements. 

An online guestbook is available at 

www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. 

he raised German shepherd 

dogs. Fred worked as a diesel 

engineer/mechanic for Bloom 

Trailer for many years, and also 

at the Springfield Boy's Club 

Camp in Brimfield for 18 years. 

He was also a school bus driver 

for disabled children, and was a volunteer 

firefighter for the Town of Brimfield. He 

enjoyed model trains, stamp collecting, and 

enjoyed car racing with his red & white 

Triumph racing car, racing on occasion with 

the late Paul Newman whom he kept in contact 

with over the years. He also transported 

horses for 4-H horse shows. 

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on 

Sunday Nov. 2, 2008 in Brimfield Cemetery 

with Rev. Lynch officiating. Sansoucy 

Funeral Home 40 Marcy St., Southbridge, is 

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A day with the saddle set 

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CHARLTON — Clockwise from top left, 

instructor at Tall Pine Farm, Jessica 

Monks, of Dudley says thank you to 

Yakima as the two retire for the afternoon. 

Violet Sacco, 9, of Fiskdale, bites 

her lip as she maneuvers Massachusetts 

through an obstacle course at Tall Pine 

Farm. Riley Matukaitis, 14 months, of 

Auburn peeks over a post at the camera. 

Helena Duke, 6, of Charlton has a lesson 

on Molly. 

CHARLTON — Clockwise from above 

left, Kelly Richards, of Tall Pine farm 

saddles up Massachusetts. Riley 

Matukaitis, 14 months, of Auburn 

can’s seem to take his eyes off the 

horses in the ring as he hangs with 

dad, Bill Matukaitis. Camden Bulak, 

4 months, of Leicester, smirks for the 

camera as mom Meggan Jarmulowicz 

holds on tight. Dave Richards makes 

his way to the ring with Molly. Karen 

McHugh, of Sturbridge, saddles up 

Molly as she gets ready for a lesson.



CALENDAR 

SATURDAY, 

Nov. 1 

STURBRIDGE — The family and friends of 

Debbie Daviau are planning a benefit luncheon 

from 2 to 6 p.m. at Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s. 

A $20 donation will provide you with a ticket 

for the buffet with proceeds going toward 

helping to offset rising medical expenses. 

Debbie has been battling cancer since 1996, 

but earlier this year, her condition took a turn 

for the worse and she will have to undergo further 

treatments. Treatments have left her 

weak and unable to do the things healthy people 

take for granted. 

Take the afternoon off and join us to support 

Debbie in her fight to beat cancer. Come 

for some good food, a few laughs and to take 

pride in knowing you helped a very special 

woman on her way to recovery. 

For tickets, to make a private donation or 

more information, e-mail 

timearnest@yahoo.com or call 508-320-5019. 

Tickets are also available at Admiral T.J. 

O’Briens. 

STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers 

Square Dance Club is holding a dance 8 to 

10:30 p.m. The caller is Randy Longobucco 

and the cuer is Phil Gatchell. Admission is $7 

per person. The club is located at 232 Podunk 

Road in Sturbridge. For information on the 

next beginner class, please call Moe @ (508) 

867-8036 Square dancinc is lots of fun and 

great exercise. 

MONDAY, 

Nov. 3 

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Center of Hope 

will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

with all programs open to the public. Door 

prizes, raffles and food will be featured. The 

programs are: Pioneer Valley Day Hab, 2 Main 

St., Wales; Quinebaug River Day Hab, 40 West 

St, Southbridge; Southbridge Day Hab, 38 

Walnut St., Southbridge; Books and Beans, 15 

Hamilton St., Southbridge; Honest Town 

Postal Center, 12 Crane St., Southbridge; and 

in the Main Building, 100 Foster St. and 1 

North St. where the following programs are 

housed: Just the Details Car Detailing Service, 

Center of Hope Day Hab, All Manner of 

Banners — All Kinds of Signs, Employment 

Services — Noress Corp. and the administrative 

offices. 

The Department of Transitional Assistance 

will also open their offices during this time for 

an open house. The Department of Mental 

Retardation will hold an open house from 2:30 

to 5 p.m. 

SUNDAY, 

Nov. 9 

STURBRIDGE — The Taubl Family, Semi- 

Finalists on the popular "America’s Got 

Talent 2008" contest on NBC-TV this fall, will 

perform at 6 p.m. in the Sturbridge Worship 

Center, 9 Mashapaug Road. Admission is free 

and open to the public. Dress is casual. 

Based in New Haven, Connecticut, John and 

Carol Taubl and their seven musically-gifted 

children have been touching the hearts and 

souls of people for almost ten years, performing 

with a unique blend of vocal harmonies 

and stringed instruments. Ranging in age 

from 13 to 24, these award-winning musicians 

have received training from such prestigious 

institutions as the Juilliard School, the Hartt 

School, and the Yale School of Music. For 

details directions, please call the Sturbridge 

Worship Center office at 508-347-9642 or visit 

www.SturbridgeWorshipCenter.org. 

THURSDAY, 

Nov. 20 

STURBRIDGE — The Opacum Land Trust 

will host the final presentation of the 

Botanical Inventory at Opacum Woods at 6:30 

p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Joshua Hyde 

Library, Main Street, Sturbridge. There is no 

charge for this program. The towns served by 

the Opacum Land Trust are: Brimfield, 

Brookfield, Charlton, East Brookfield, 

Holland, Monson, North Brookfield, Palmer, 

Southbridge, Sturbridge, Wales, Warren and 

West Brookfield. 

SATURDAY, 

Nov. 22 

BRIMFIELD — St. Christopher’s Parish 

will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today 

and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23. 

Breakfast and lunch will be served and there 

will be raffles and a bake sale. 

ONGOING 

The AARP Foundation-sponsored tax 

preparation program, TaxAide, helps low- and 

moderate- income persons prepare their federal 

and state income taxes during the tax season. 

The program is entirely managed and 

staffed by volunteers. Volunteer counselors 

and client assistors are needed in all parts of 

Worcester County. 

No accounting experience is needed, 

although basic computer skills and e-mail 

access are necessary and basic acquaintance 

with tax issues is desirable. Training and 

mentoring will be provided. One does not 

need to be a member of AARP to serve. Go to 

AARP.com/tavolunteers and click on tab for 

“Leadership Development” and open pages 

for Client Facilitator and Counselor. Please 

call (508) 753-7905 if interested and for more 

information. 

Good Ideas Business Expo 

is business service ‘toolkit’ 

STURBRIDGE — New and experienced 

business people will be able to build on their 

good ideas and get many questions answered 

about vital business services during a free 

Good Ideas Business Expo to be held at 9 a.m., 

Saturday, Nov. 1. 

The first-time, Saturday morning event is 

sponsored by Community Business 

Associates, a networking group with members 

from Sturbridge and surrounding towns 

that meets twice monthly in the Oliver Wight 

Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. 

The tavern will be the site of the Good Ideas 

Business Expo, for personal interaction with 

professionals in the areas of law, accounting, 

business banking, insurance, financial planning, 

web/marketing communications, printing, 

advertising, credit card processing, mortgage 

planning and real estate. 

"Members of our organization want to 

share ideas on a relaxed, business-to-business 

level at our event, a sort of mini-expo," said 

CBA President Bill Roland of Charlton. 

"There will be brainstorming in an informal 

and personal atmosphere, which can be especially 

helpful – for people in new and existing 

businesses alike." 

Visitors can attend from 9 a.m. to noon, free 

and without obligation. However, Community 

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Business Associates is welcoming new members 

to support its mission of networking for 

growth while engaging with communities 

where CBA members live and work. There 

will also be some gift giveaways and light 

refreshments. 

The Good Ideas Business Expo is co-sponsored 

by Old Sturbridge Village and d.b.a., a 

business publication of the Telegram & 

Gazette, both of which will also put their business-building 

services on display. 

The Oliver Wight Tavern is located just off 

the parking lot at OSV, off Stallion Hill Road 

near Route 20. Roland can be reached for further 

information at (508) 272-5832. 

Boy Scouts hold 

can drive for REAS 

STURBRIDGE — Boy Scout Troop 161, sponsored 

by the Sturbridge Firefighters 

Association will be holding a can drive during 

the month of November in support of the 

REAS Foundation. REAS is the Residential 

Energy Assistance for Seniors Foundation a 

nonprofit group established to assist 

Sturbridge Elderly with heating assistance 

this winter. All returnable bottles and cans 

collected by the Scouts during the month of 

November will be donated to the REAS foundation. 

The can drive will run the full month of 

November and residents can drop off their 

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the community wide can drive to be held from 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the 

Sturbridge Public Safety Complex on 346 

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Tom Chamberland, firefighter and 

Chartering Organizational Representative to 

Boy Scout troop 161 said, “I am proud the 

troop decided to participate in supporting 

REAS and the senior citizens of Sturbridge. 

The troop routinely collects cans to fund their 

trips and the boy scouting program in 

Sturbridge. Helping others is a key premise of 

the Boy Scouts of America, and this is a great 

lesson and community project for the scouts.” 

“The fact that the Boy Scouts wanted to 

pitch in and be part of this important community 

fund raising opportunity was no surprise 

to us,” Thomas Creamer, Executive Director 

of REAS, said of the Boy Scout involvement. 

“The selflessness with which they are 

approaching the project is what we all hope to 

see in all of our young people. We are gratified 

and encouraged by their participation.” 

Crafters sought for 

Christmas Craft Fair 

BRIMFIELD — St. Christopher’s Parish, is 

seeking crafters for their annual Christmas 

Craft Fair to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 

Nov. 22 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 

23. Tables are 8 feet and are $35 each. 

Breakfast and lunch will be served. There will 

also be raffles and a bake sale. Call 413- 245- 

7274 days or 413-283-6709 evenings to reserve a 

table. 

Request for proposals 

issued 

STURBRIDGE — The Town of Sturbridge is 

seeking proposals from property owners to 

lease to the Town land to be used as a parking 

lot. The land must be located in the 

Commerical Tourist Zoning District (Route 20 

from the intersection with Route 131 to Route 

• Oil Changes • Tire Rotations • Fleet Maintenance • Group Discounts 

1.508.987.8719 • 1.774.253.0399 

148) and provide a minimum of 50 parking 

spaces that comply with zoning. Details of the 

RFP can be obtained from the Office of the 

Town Administrator. Sealed proposals must 

be submitted to the Office of the Town 

Administrator, 308 Main Street, Sturbridge, 

no later than Monday, Dec.1 at noon. 

Stageloft holds auditions 

STURBRIDGE — Stageloft Repertory theater, 

450 A Main St., announces open auditions 

for the following two shows: “M*A*S*H” and 

“Woman in Mind.” 

“M*A*S*H” auditions will be from 7 to 9 

p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 4 and 6. 

Those seeking an audition do not need an 

appointment. Cold readings will be provided. 

Actors to fill 15 male and 10 female adult roles 

are needed for this late January production. 

Auditions for “Woman in Mind” will be 

from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 

11 and 13. The cast will include the open roles 

for five males and three females from their 20s 

to 5os. 

YOUTH PRODUCTION 

Stageloft has also announced the opening of 

its fall youth production, “The Green Gables 

of Anne Shirley”. 

Performances are scheduled for 10 a.m., 

noon and 2 p.m. on Saturdays Nov.1 and Nov. 

8. Tickets are $8 for all ages. For information 

and reservations call 508-347-9005. 

All Star Incentive 

Marketing expands 

Quality Car Care 

Quality comes to you 

ONSITE OIL CHANGES 

Save time don’t wait in line 

STARTING AT $ 39 .95 +tax 

STURBRIDGE — As the company approaches 

nearly 40 years in business, All Star 

Incentive Marketing (All Star) continues to 

expand. With a growing team of industry professionals, 

superior alliance with brand name 

manufactures, and an evolutionary proprietary 

web-based 

incentive solution, All 

Star is on the move. 

On Nov. 3, the company 

will open the doors 

to its new corporate 

headquarters in the 

Sturbridge Office 

Park in Fiskdale — 

more than doubling 

the size of its current 

location.


OPINION 

VIEWS AND COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES 

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EDITORIAL 

WALTER C. 

BIRD JR. 

WEEKLY EDITOR 

AT-LARGE 

DAVID F. DORE 

EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 

AND SPENCER NEW LEADER 

Be real about 

Question 1 

The “Vote No” crowd has come out in force 

to oppose Question 1, the ballot question that 

seeks to, by 2010, eliminate the state income 

tax. 

In trying to convince voters to shoot down 

this referendum, opponents paint a doom-andgloom 

scenario under which schools would 

suffer even more cuts than have already been 

inflicted. Other services and programs, they 

say, would suffer a similar fate. Given that the 

governor just slashed $1-plus billion from the 

state budget, cutting out the income tax would 

only make things worse, opponents say. 

What they fail to include in their discussion, 

however, is that the difference would 

likely be made up in property taxes and other 

measures that would have to be taken to 

account for the millions of dollars lost in 

income tax. 

Here’s the most obvious thing they miss: 

Even if Question 1 passed, there is a distinct 

possibility that state lawmakers would take 

action to see that it is not implemented. Sound 

familiar? 

Fear that our elected officials would act 

against the wishes of the majority shouldn’t 

be the driving factor in deciding whether to 

support Question 1. 

What should be considered, however, is that 

while it would take two years before the 

income tax is completely eliminated, now is 

not the time to be eliminating a major source 

of state funding. 

Supporters of Question 1 might argue that 

by eliminating a safety net, voters will be forcing 

the Legislature to seek alternative ways to 

generate revenue and stop relying on taxpayers 

to foot a majority of the bills. 

In spirit, that is a worthy ambition. 

What would be likely to happen, however, is 

the opposite. Property taxes could shoot up 

(although Question 4 would have voters direct 

their state reps to use money from the state’s 

“rainy day fund” to help in that regard). Vital 

services, not necessarily just school-related, 

could be cut. 

Already faced with an economy that is, if 

not crippled, at least hindered by a severe 

limp, removing so many millions of dollars 

from the state budget — even if done with the 

best and noblest of intentions — is not the 

most prudent move. 

To the editor: 

Your community cares! In 2007, United Way of 

Southbridge, Sturbridge & Charlton made a bold 

decision. We asked local businesses to allow 

employees to leave the workplace to participate in 

the first ever local Day of Caring; employees who 

chose to participate would be tasked with cleaning 

and painting at the senior centers in Southbridge, 

Sturbridge and Charlton. We were amazed by the 

response; nearly 60 volunteers participated in the 

first time event, local businesses responded with 

supplies and materials needed to complete the projects 

and restaurants provided lunch. This one-day 

annual event brought volunteers together and 

opened doors to future projects. 

On Oct. 8, United Way volunteers again responded 

to the needs of the community. More than 90 volunteers 

from local businesses, industry and nonprofit 

organizations stepped up to the plate to tackle 

seven projects in Southbridge, Sturbridge and 

Charlton. Volunteers spruced up walls with a fresh 

coat of paint in the dining area at the Sturbridge 

Senior Center, painted newly installed doors and 

the staging area at Heritage School in Charlton, 

and painted walls in the baby room and trim in the 

living room at Southbridge Interfaith Hospitality 

Network Day Center. At New Beginnings (The 

Bridge), volunteers raked and pulled weeds; volunteers 

cleaned at the Charlton Senior Center and 

Charlton Library. Family-friendly murals were 

painted on the walls of Charlton Elementary 

School by a handful of volunteers willing to share 

their artistic talent. With shovels and rakes in 

hand, volunteers transformed two courtyards at 

Charlton Middle School into beautiful outdoor 

classrooms. We can proudly proclaim that United 

Way volunteers made a visible difference in 

Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton. 

Hyde trustees oppose ballot Question 1 

To the Editor: 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

The Board of Trustees of the Joshua Hyde 

Public Library would like to state its opposition 

to Question 1 which will appear on 

the Nov. 4 ballot. Question 1 seeks to repeal 

the state income tax which funds 40 percent 

of the state budget. If approved, the measure 

goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2009. The loss 

of such a large part of the budget would 

mean funding for all municipal services 

such as schools, fire, police, and of course 

libraries would be drastically cut. 

The Massachusetts Board of Library 

Commissioners, which supplies essential 

services to public libraries such as materials 

delivery, databases, and grant opportunities, 

would be eliminated. For our 

patrons this would mean that you would not 

be able to get materials from other libraries, 

use essential databases, or have free access 

to other public libraries in the state. The 

library would also lose all funding from the 

State Aid to Libraries program. 

In these difficult economic times the services 

at your public library are needed more 

than ever. The passage of Question 1 would 

undermine the library’s efforts to provide 

the services that Sturbridge residents 

depend upon. Please join us in opposing 

Question 1. 

Sincerely, 

Trustees of the Joshua Hyde Public 

Library, Sturbridge 

Trustee Chairman Richard Callaghan, 

Jackie Belisle, Delores Courtemanche, 

Leila Glaser, Bobbie Helbig, Dennis 

McKinstry, David Peterkin, Joyce Sinnott, 

Mary White 

Holland resident urges no vote on Question 1 


I am writing this letter as a taxpayer and 

homeowner in the town of Holland. My sole 

purpose in taking the time to compose this letter 

is to educate fellow homeowners and residents 

regarding Question 1. 

This question will appear on the Nov. 4 election 

ballot. It is cleverly worded and appears 

to trick the voter in to voting yes. Please do 

not be fooled. A yes vote will be detrimental to 

you and your family. A yes vote will dramatically 

cut state aid to towns and cities. We are 

in a fiscal crisis as it is now. You will certainly 

lose emergency medical services, fire protection 

and public safety. Secondly, you will be 

forced to see your roads decline in their condition, 

some impassable due to lack of maintenance, 

unplowed, unsanded and degrading. 

Imagine your family in need of emergency 

care and your road is impassable. Who will 

you blame then? 

Thirdly, the school system will feel the cuts. 

I would like to recognize and thank United Lens, 

Inc. for providing t-shirts for each volunteer; the 

Day of Caring t-shirts, printed at The Logo Shop in 

Southbridge, are a wonderful reminder of a day 

well-spent. A special thanks toMike Fors, Tri- 

Community Rental, and Kathy Haggerty, Desa 

Decorating Center, for supporting the Day of 

Caring with donations of much needed equipment 

and supplies and to John Simons, Lawns R Us Plus, 

who played an integral role in the success of the 

Charlton Middle School project. 

I would also like to thank Incom, Inc. for providing 

breakfast from Dunkin Donuts and local pizza 

restaurants in Southbridge (Pizza Chef, Big Y, 

Brothers Pizza, Southbridge Village Pizza, Great 

Oak, Zoe’s Pizza & Seafood), Sturbridge (Village 

Pizza and Napoli Pizzeria III) and Charlton 

(Champion Pizza) for donating lunch to feed our 

hungry volunteers. A sincere thank you is extended 

to Big Bunny Market for providing a wonderful 

array of fresh fruit for healthy afternoon snack, to 

Stop & Shop and Shaw’s for gift certificates used to 

purchase beverages and snacks and to Burger King 

for donating ice to chill soda and water. 

Planning was key to the success of the Day of 

Caring. Committee members Jeff Solari (Incom, 

Inc.), John Looney (Dexter-Russell, Inc.), Kim 

Quinn (Southbridge Credit Union), Steve Keller (K 

& K Thermoforming), Ed Keefe (Tri-Community 

YMCA), Bill Pioppi (Dexter-Russell, Inc. retiree), 

and Todd Tallman, Susan Gunnell and Arthur 

Breault (Southbridge Savings Bank) volunteered 

countless hours to make certain the event was a 

success. In addition, Arthur Breault is recognized 

for once again providing guidance and sharing his 

professional expertise. 

The school could close, harming your child’s 

education. If this law passes, you should 

expect your property taxes to soar. That is the 

only income potential for a town to acquire 

revenue to remain functioning on its own. 

Some of you may refer to New Hampshire 

as being “tax free.” If you investigate further, 

you will see that their real estate taxes are 

outrageous. That is their answer to no personal 

income tax. 

Take the time to read over this question, 

become informed and educate yourselves. 

Think about the ramifications of a yes vote. 

When reading over this question, ask yourself 

what would happen if your home suddenly 

fell victim to fire. Imagine your child suddenly 

needing emergency medical care. 

Times are tough enough. Please do not 

make them worse. 

VOTE NO ON QUESTION 1. 

HOLLY RUTKOWSKI, 

HOLLAND 

United Way thanks all those who helped in annual Day of Caring 

And finally, thank you to the volunteers from The 

Bridge of Central Mass., Catholic Charities, the 

Chamber of Commerce, Dexter-Russell, 

Harrington Memorial Hospital, Hometown Bank, 

Hyde Tools, Incom, Inc., K & K Thermoforming, 

Legal Assistance of Central Mass., OFS Fitel, Old 

Sturbridge Village, Salon 769, Savers Bank, 

Southbridge Credit Union, Southbridge Hotel & 

Conference Center, Southbridge Interfaith 

Hospitality Network (SIHN), Southbridge Savings 

Bank, United Way, Tri-Community YMCA and 

YOU, Inc. who gave of their time and talent to make 

the Day of Caring a tremendous success. Together, 

we are making a visible difference in Southbridge, 

Sturbridge and Charlton! 

BONNIE B. LOSAVIO 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Tantasqua School panel: 

No on Question 1 


On Oct. 21, the Tantasqua Regional School 

Committee voted to oppose Question 1, the 

ballot initiative that would eliminate the state 

income tax. Passage of Question 1 would 

cause reductions in local aid to the Tantasqua 

district, negatively impacting school programs 

which would have a detrimental effect 

on students. 

KATHLEEN NEAL 

CHAIRMAN, TANTASQUA REGIONAL SCHOOL 

COMMITTEE 

I'm a real 

winner 

(are you?) 

Sorry if you're still bothered by all the 

recent bad news in the stock market and 

bank/insurance industries and pension 

plan programs. I too was worried, for at least a 

few minutes, figuring that the workers in our 

households probably wouldn't be able to retire 

until the age of about 112, what with all the 

devaluation of our 401(k)s and the Social 

Security insecurities, etc. 

BUT WAIT! Then I received a very special 

notice in the mail telling me 

that I was (am, really, since I 

haven't yet cashed it in!) "a 

guaranteed winner!" and 

that even if I never used the 

enclosed check for $1,160 

(which has an official signature, 

an authorization number, 

and a "Not redeemable 

for cash" disclaimer all 

printed right on it, so I 

KNOW it must be legitimate), 

then I still have 

AS YOU 

already won "at least two of 

LIKE IT the following." 

Now, I'm not quite so dumb 

MARK ASHTON that I'm going to tell YOU 

how swell those prizes 

are/were, 'cause I certainly 

don't want you or your minions to get jealous 

of things like a "3 Day/2 Night Resort 

Getaway" or a "$2,500 Scratch Ticket," or even 

a "Home Theater System" (perhaps with a 

retail value of as much as $499.99 or so), but 

let's just say these were some truly nifty and 

valuable prizes, the likes of at least two of 

which I "WILL receive," according to the letter 

I still have in my possession. 

"Hey," I thought at first, "this must be some 

kind of joke, prank or gimmick." But then I 

read further, down in the first paragraph 

underneath the salutation that said "Attention 

Mark E. Ashton" and it said right there: "This 

is NOT a joke, prank or gimmick." 

In fact, the letter continued to explain quite 

convincingly that I am already a "GUARAN- 

TEED WINNER" (and the capital letters are 

THEIRS, so I know they really mean it!) and I 

was urged to follow up and call the toll-free 

phone number to verify my winnings and proceed 

with claiming them. 

They must have suspected I might still be a little 

doubtful, though, for just two paragraphs 

later they made another plea: "Mark E Ashton, 

I cannot stress enough: YOU ARE ALREADY 

A WINNER. There is nothing to do, other than 

claim your prizes." Now, my wife agreed with 

at least half of this statement ("Yeah, you're a 

real winner all right!"), but she disagreed 

vehemently that there was "nothing to do" 

other than claim my prizes. 

In fact, there were leaves to vacuum and rake 

and bag, there were book shelves to build and 

stain and install. There were windows to wash 

in the kitchen and screens to take out and 

storm windows to install in their stead. So you 

can see, perhaps, why I might have been just a 

bit confused. On the one hand, I had 

"CASH/PRIZES ALREADY GUARANTEED" 

and awaiting my simple call of verification; 

on the other hand, I had chores, tasks, projects 

waiting, not to mention a trip or two to the 

yard waste disposal center, which closes at 

NOON on Saturdays, for goodness sake! 

I turned to the back side of my official "Notice 

of Intent to Award Cash/Prize" and found further 

encouragement. There, underneath the 

DISCLAIMER (and why bother reading that 

particular part of the letter, since the rest is so 

upbeat and positive!), it said that my "chance 

of winning two out of five prizes is 100 percent." 

Now even I recognize those odds as pretty 

good. And in light of continued warning 

and exhortation on the front ("If you do not 

follow these instructions, you will forfeit all 

rights to all GUARANTEED prizes, including 

the $10,000 CASH."), I resolved to trust this 

special notice with that very same "100 percent" 

they had shown me in guaranteeing my 

prizes. 

Unfortunately, I was required to visit some 

area "auto group" in order to officially validate 

this non-"joke, prank or gimmick," and 

ultimately they closed too early on Friday 

(we're still working), and Saturday they didn't 

take into account the time I needed for yard 

sales, yard work and column writing. And 

church and family take up all my time on 

Sundays. 

So, technically, I guess I may have missed out 

on the actual "CASH/PRIZE" aspect of this 

particular notice, though it still makes me feel 

special to know that they recognized ME as a 

"winner" and that they were thinking enough 

of me to guarantee at least two prizes ranging 

in real value from zero dollars (a non-winning 

scratch ticket) to $10,000 cash, which since I 

didn't claim it is maybe still available. Maybe, 

in fact, waiting for you! 

Oh, I truly hope that it is. And I hope that you 

win it. But don't forget to claim it in time. 

Otherwise, you may have to keep working 

until the age of 112, like me. And what kind of 

a winner would you feel like then? 

Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for 

Stonebridge Press publications.


ELECTION 2008 


State ready to say ‘bye’ to income tax? 

ROLLBACK, ELIMINATION ON THE BALLOT 


STAFF WRITER 

Voters on Nov. 4 will be asked if 

they wish to repeal the state’s 

income tax — which is currently 

5.3 percent. 

If approved, the question would 

roll back that rate to 2.65 percent 

for 2009, and eliminate it by 2010. 

The Committee For Small 

Government, a grassroots organization 

led by chairman Carla 

Howell, garnered the signature 

that put the initiative on the ballot. 

If passed, $13 billion would be cut 

from the state’s $28.1 billion budget, 

according the Massachusetts 

Municipal Association’s Web site. 

Local cities and towns receive $7 

billion of the total budget in aid 

each year. That money is spent on 

roads, school systems and public 

building projects. 

State legislators and groups fighting 

over the measure traded arguments 

for and against the law last 

week amidst widespread media 

reports of wasteful state spending. 

Contacted in early August on 

the issue, the three local legislators 

from both parties said they 

don’t support the measure. 

State Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D- 

Charlton, said he does not support 

the measure because it 

would cut local financial aid the 

state gives to communities for 

schools roads and other services. 

“Every single day people are 

using these services,” Alicea said. 

I think they would realize it 

would actually hurt them,” he 

said. “How do you make that up?” 

Towns, he noted, would have to 

raise property taxes to raise the 

funds eliminated due to the 

repeal. Making up the difference, 

according to state Rep. Paul Frost, 

R-Auburn, who said he does not 

support the repeal, would be too 

burdensome on the towns. 

Alicea’s challenger for his seat, 

former Southbridge Town 

Councilor Ronald Chernisky, supports 

the idea. 

“I think it is [prudent],” he said. 

“At least the way the bill is written 

now, because it doesn’t eliminate 

it completely immediately.” 

State Sen. Stephen Brewer, D- 

Barre, said he does not support 

the idea and passing the question 

“would be like dropping a nuclear 

bomb on the state budget.” 

The longtime senator agreed with 

the public services argument 

against passing the proposed law, 

but acknowledged the state’s 

wasteful spending. 

Reports have recently shown the 

exorbitant spending on various 

projects. Two Mass Turnpike 

Authority sign hangers, according 

to one Boston newspaper, 

made at least $100,000 per year. 

Overtime pay made up half of 

that salary. According to another 

report, $22 billion is the new total 

estimate for the Big Dig project. 

Interest payments boosted the 

project up from $15 billion to the 

latest estimate. 

These kinds of things, according 

to Frost, are pushing the taxpaying 

public toward supporting the 

law. 

“We are daring the general public 

to vote for this,” he said. “I would 

love to support this, [but it is] too 

much, too fast, too drastic. I think 

it would be irresponsible.” 

Brewer acknowledged the perception 

of wasteful spending, but 

said eliminating the tax would be 

too extreme and would prevent 

state aid for building project. The 

Charlton Public Library, he 

noted, was built with state money. 

“The taxpayers are beleaguered. 

I’m not so mad [that] I’m going to 

go shoot myself in the head,” 

Brewer said. 

Howell, who also sponsored the 

same initiative in 2002 when it 

won 45 percent of the vote, said 

“the timing is always right.” 

The state income tax, she said, is 

“doing a great deal of damage” to 

taxpayers she believes would save 

about $3,700 annually if the law 

was passed. The public, according 

to Howell, is unable to gain deeper 

insight into the waste because 

the state’s accounting books are 

not public available. Only spending 

summaries are, she said. 

Cutting the waste out of the state 

budget, Brewer said, would be the 

better solution. 

“You just go and trim the fat off,” 

he said. “Should government be 

run more like a business? Yes.” 

Ryan Grannan-Doll can be 

reached by phone at (508) 909-4050, 

or by e-mail at rgrand@stonebridgepress.com 

Should state’s marijuana laws be eased? 


STAFF WRITER 

CHARLTON — Is it time send a law 

that punishes marijuana users up in 

smoke? 

Question 2, on the Nov. 4 ballot, 

aims to do just that. 

It’s up to voters to decide whether 

criminal punishment system for possessing 

up to an on ounce of marijuana 

should be replaced with a new system 

of civil penalties. If approved, 

offenders 18 or older would have to 

surrender their stash to police and 

pay a $100 fine. 

Offenders younger than 18 face the 

same penalties, and would be forced 

to complete a drug awareness program 

within a one year of the offense. 

A $1,000 fine would be imposed, if the 

class were not finished. Their parents 

would also be notified, and be held 

liable for the fine if their children 

were unable to pay. The penalties 

would be sent back to the town governments 

where the offenses 

occurred. 

The changes, according to Whitney 

Taylor, chairman of the Committee 

For A Sensible Marijuana Policy, 

which is sponsoring the ballot question, 

are meant to ease the burden of 

dealing with the crime. 

“This is a very modest proposal,” 

cial aid for higher education, public 

housing welfare or unemployment. 

The state could not refuse to issue residents 

a license. Those barriers, 

Taylor said, hinder lives and are a 

“lifelong penalty.” 

Under current law, those convicted 

on a first offense of possessing up to 

an ounce of marijuana can be thrown 

in prison for up to six months, fined 

$500 or both. Judges can also slap first 

time convicts with probation. Secondtime 

convicts face up to two years in 

lockup, a $2,000 fine or both. 

Several factors, Taylor said, back 

up her argument. According to 

Taylor, police statewide spend $29.5 

million annually, arresting and booking 

offenders. Police resources saved 

by not pursuing these offenders, could 

be unleashed on more violent criminals. 

Taylor, who said she does not smoke 

marijuana, stressed her group’s 

stance toward marijuana use. 

“We do not promote or condone 

marijuana use,” she said. 

Charlton’s top law enforcer, Police 

Chief James A. Pervier said he doesn’t 

support the proposed law. 

“I don’t agree with decriminalizing 

it. All it does is shrouding the problem,” 

Pervier said. “What’s next? 

Cocaine? Heroin? Where do we stop?” 

Auburn Police Chief Andrew 

Sluckis also took issue with the proposal. 

“I would not support that legislation,” 

he said. 

Sluckis rebutted Taylor’s argument 

over booking costs, saying no additional 

money, other than what is 

already budgeted, is spent on dealing 

with marijuana offenders. 

“I don’t see how they say it would 

save money in booking fees,” the chief 

said. “It’s not like your calling people 

in to book people.” 

Leicester Police Chief James 

Hurley took a similar stance. 

“It doesn’t save us anything on 

booking costs,” Hurley said. 

Southbridge Police Chief Daniel 

Charette, however, disagreed. 

“It will save the Commonwealth a 

lot of money,” Charette said. 

Decriminalization is not the way to 

go, Sluckis said. “People who are in 

possession of drugs need court intervention,” 

he said. 

When smokers of the drug are not 

in court, Hurley suggested, they 

would probably be out on the street 

smoking a joint. Issuing licenses to 

marijuana smokers, he said, is not 

advisable because driving while 

smoking a joint is “a bad combination.” 

Charette took a more measured 

stance to the proposal, but said it 

doesn’t address a lot of issues, including 

how to enforce the law, if enacted. 

“I’m glad they’re looking at the 

question,” he said. 

His response, he said, is based on 

his belief that there are other crimes 

to deal with such as domestic battery 

cases and dealing with sex offenders. 

“Those issues are more important,” 

he said. 

Pervier lashed out at marijuana 

users, saying it just helps them avoid 

the factors of real life. 

“The use of marijuana is just one 

more crutch that people use to escape 

reality,” he said. “I just don’t think 

that we should continue to allow society 

to let those things erode.” 

Eliminating criminal penalties, 

Pervier noted, could embolden criminals 

to commit more or worse crimes. 

“A lot of people are very careful 

about how they traffic in drugs. 

They’ll have small amounts all over 

the place,” he said. 

Sluckis echoed that sentiment. 

“People that use marijuana tend to 

turn toward selling marijuana to supplement 

the costs,” he said. “These 

types of people don’t regulate who 

they would sell it to.” 

Reducing the demand for the substance, 

Hurley said, is one of the reasons 

he is not on board with the proposal. 

“I’m adamantly opposed to it,” he 

said. “Lets do something about reducing 

the demand.” 

Decriminalizing the substance, he 

said, would only make it more available 

to young people and called the 

substance a “gateway” drug to other 

more harmful illegal drugs. It could 

also, he said, lead to more violent 

crimes in communities. 

“Is it going to be more readily available 

to each and every child in the 

community?” Hurley wondered 

aloud. 

Repealing the criminal penalties, 

according to the Massachusetts 

District Attorney’s Association, 

which opposes the measure, might 

have a grave effect on children. 

Statements on its Web site argue: 

“Decriminalization will reverse a 

recently documented positive trend in 

youth marijuana use.” 

According to the MDAA Web site, 

usage of the drug among eight 

graders dropped from 18.3 percent in 

1996, to 10.3 percent in 2007. 

Another one of the group’s arguments 

might also stick in the minds of 

voters when they step into the polls. 

“Decriminalization of marijuana 

will increase its availability and use, 

and send a message to adolescents 

that smoking dope is a normal behavior,” 

the site writes. 

To stem the tide of drug use, Hurley 

suggested harshening the current 

drug laws on the books. 

Regardless of the proposal, Hurley 

went out of his way to question the 

backers of the proposed law, wondering 

whether the required signatures 

to put the initiative on the ballot were 

“purchased.” 

It’s not right, Hurley said, to hire a 

company to canvas for signers. 

Hurley also questioned the motives of 

the backers. 

“There whole logic is the logic of a 

pot smoker,” he said. “It’s just pushing 

their own personal agenda. I question 

their motive.” 

Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached 

by phone at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail 

at rgrand@stonebridgepress.com 

Voters asked to decide on greyhound racing ban 


STAFF WRITER 

CHARLTON — Racing dogs could 

soon be taking their last lap around 

the track if opponents prevail on 

Election Day. 

Question 3, a petition question on 

the Nov. 4 ballot, will ask voters 

whether they want to ban dog racing, 

along with gambling on the 

results, across the state. If passed, 

the law would take affect Jan. 1, 

2010. Two groups fighting on different 

sides of the issue are waging a 

pitched battle as the election 

approaches. Voters shot down a similar 

ballot question in 2000. 

“Greyhound racing is cruel and 

inhumane,” said the petition’s 

author Christine Dorchak, the cochairman 

for the Committee to 

Protect Dogs. 

Several reasons should compel 

voters to approve the ban, she said. 

According to Dorchak, the dogs 

spend 20 hours each day in small 

crates and many suffer broken leg 

injuries from racing. The dogs are 

fed meat from ill livestock, according 

to her group’s Web site. In addition 

to that, the dog racing industry 

is already suffering — in another 

way. 

“This is a dying industry,” she 

said. “Everybody wants to see the 

end of dog racing here in 

Massachusetts.” 

Revenue at tracks around the 

state is declining, she said. The time 

between now and the ban taking 

affect would allow laid-off track 

workers to find new jobs. 

“This is a phase out of greyhound 

racing,” she said, but her arguments 

drew the ire of Glenn Totten, who is 

fighting against the proposed ban. 

“Why be for it?,” said Totten, a 

spokesman for the Animal Interest 

Coalition which opposes Question 3, 

calling his opponents reasons “a 

campaign of misinformation.” 

According to Totten, “there has 

never been a documented case” of 

greyhound abuse at a 

Massachusetts track in 70 years. 

Defending their lives as racing dogs, 

Totten said they are let out of what 

he called “crates” (as opposed to 

Dorchak calling them cages) five 

times daily to exercise. Voters 

should not let images of dogs clawing 

to get out of their containers 

cloud their judgment, he said. 

“It’s simply not true,” he said and 

claimed “Greyhound racing has a 

lower injury rate than Little League 

baseball.” 

The economic effects the ban 

would have are another reason not 

to approve the question, Totten said. 

The ban would put 1,000 track workers 

in the state out of work, Totten 

said. He showered the dogs’ owners 

with praise. 

“They people really love their 

dogs,” he said. 

Charlton’s Assistant Animal 

Control Officer Brent Sellew favors 

the ban based on his experiences. 

Years ago, he said he witnessed 

three racing dogs in one cage when 

he was serving as an animal control 

officer in Hopkinton. More specifically, 

he believes dog track racing is 

a problem, he said. 

“No doubt, over the years there 

has definitely been abuse in the 

field,” he said. “It’s not in the best 

interest of the animals.” 

The state Racing Commission 

charged with overseeing dog racing 

across the state imposes strict rules 

on tracks to assure the animals are 

treated properly. Tracks have to be 

licensed, dogs undergo blood testing 

and must be registered, according to 

the Commission’s Web site. Dogs 

must be weighed and no dog under 

12 months old is allowed to race. 

Calls to the agency for more information 

went unreturned last week. 

In the meantime, dogs will probably 

still drool and bark in their 

homes across the state. 

“Dogs are our family friends. 

They should be treated with care 

and compassion,” Dorchak said. 


reached by phone at (508) 909-4050, 

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

Campaign 2008 enters final week for candidates, questions 

TALK 

continued from page A1 

“There is a certain element of 

racism that will affect people’s 

votes,” he said. 

Garon said Obama’s relationships 

with other individuals 

“should be questioned” and voters 

should ask themselves a question. 

“What do I believe?” she said. 

Ultimately, the decision should 

come down to the issues, despite the 

negative campaigning, Caplette 

said. 

“They want the big issues 

answered,” he said. 

STATEHOUSE WATCH 

On the state level, Sen. Stephen 

Brewer, D-Barre, who represents 

Stubridge, is running unopposed. 

Voters will also vote on four 

statewide ballot questions. 

Question 1 will ask voters if they 

want to eliminate the 5.3-percent 

state income tax over a two-year 

period. Question 2, if approved, 

would eliminate the criminal penalties 

for possessing up to an ounce of 

marijuana. A new system of civil 

penalties would be imposed. 

Passing question 3 would ban dog 

racing across the state. There is a 

fourth, non-binding question that 

asks whether voters want to 

instruct their state representative 

to vote in favor of taking $450 million 

from the state’s rainy and distributing 

it to cities and towns as 

property tax relief. 

For Charlton and Southbridge 

voters, the race to watch is 6th 

Worcester-District state representative 

showdown between the incumbent, 

Geraldo Alicea, D-Charlton, 

and Southbridge Republican 

Ronald J. Chernisky. 

Alicea said he was feeling “very 

positive” heading into the election. 

“I already have a proven track 

record in such a short time,” Alicea 

said after Chernisky said his 

stances have reached voters. 

“I have every confidence that I’ve 

gotten my message out,” Chernisky 

said. 

If re-elected, Alicea said he would 

continue to focus on public safety 

and education issues. Education 

will be key in the next two years, 

especially since Quinsigamond 

Community College is searching for 

a location for its planned satellite 

campus somewhere in Southern 

Worcester County, he said. 

The recent economic crisis has 

caused Alicea some concern. 

“We have some bumpy roads 

ahead,” he said. 

Meanwhile, Chernisky said he 

has a lot of momentum as he challenges 

Alicea. 

“I’ve worked hard. We feel we’ve 

been successful in meeting our 

goals,” Chernisky said. 


reached by phone at (508) 909-4050, or 

by e-mail at rgrand@stonebridgepress.com.


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Ground breaking ceremony spotlights construction 

CANCER 

continued from page 1 

most of the actual building construction. His 

company works under the project’s general 

contractor, Suffolk Construction. 

“I’ve found the people from the city 

[Southbridge] are easy to work with,” Spirito 

said. “Often, when you’re this far from home, 

you don’t know what to expect, especially 

since our yard’s not nearby.” 

According to hospital spokesman Thomas 

Nutile, the project as a whole should be complete 

in June 2009. It will be a 21,000-squarefoot 

facility featuring a chemotherapy suite, 

linear accelerator for radiation therapy, 

advanced clinical trails and support services, 

plus additional space for future uses, according 

to the plans. About $9 million of the cost 

will go into construction; the rest is for equipment, 

he said. 

The facility is a joint venture between the 

nonprofit Harrington and a for-profit company 

called 21st Century Oncology, which runs 

similar centers in 16 states. Their nearest one 

is in Holyoke. 

“I have to thank the people who supported 

this project through good and bad times,” 

said 21st Century’s vice president, Hugo 

Myslicki. “… This is not about going to the 

big institutions, it’s about bringing the big 

institution environment to the community.” 

Myslicki was referring to the company’s 

claims that this facility will be providing 

services akin to those usually seen at major 

university hospitals. Today, Harrington 

offers chemotherapy and support, but not 

radiation. Southbridge cancer patients typically 

have to travel to Worcester or Boston for 

that. 

En route to the dig site after the formal 

speeches indoors, hospital CEO 

Edward Moore was overheard talking 

to Myslicki, saying, “You haven’t seen 

it yet, have you? It’s not your typical 

one-story building in the middle of a 

strip mall in Florida like you usually 

do.” 

Moore said the project owes a lot to 

elected officials, workers and individuals 

from the community who have 

given it their support. He specifically identified 

two of the latter —Finally Lisa’s Salon in 

Southbridge, which raised $3,800 selling hair 

extensions and related items, and Warren 

teenager Matthew Koslowski, who ran a golf 

tournament that raised $4,000. 

Koslowski said he held the tournament in 

honor of a grandmother who died of cancer 

two years ago, and was aided by his other 

grandmother who works at the hospital. 

“I felt kind of bad, and that’s how it started,” 

he said, simply. 

Jokingly identifying the hospital CEO as 

his “cousin,” Senator Richard Moore, D- 

Uxbridge, said one key point of siting a cancer 

facility here is Southbridge’s “demographic 

makeup.” Studies show Hispanics 

have higher rates of some kinds of cancer, 

including lung, prostate and breast tumors, 

and this area has a higher than average 

Hispanic population, he said. 

Doing this “will help eliminate and at least 

reduce health care disparity,” he said, later 

noting, “everyone has had this affect our 

lives and families directly.” 

“Bringing the facility and treatment closer 

to the patients is critical to their healing and 

recovery,” the senator said. “… More people 

will be more willing to make that shorter 

trip.” 

Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 or 

by e-mail at gsteeves@stonebridgepress.com. 

Left: Harrington CEO Edward Moore thanks Matthew Koslowski of Warren for running a golf tournament that raised $4,000 for the new cancer center. Right: Dozens of well-wishers look on the formal groundbreaking 

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Friday, October 24, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. 

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BY GUS STEEVES 


Advocates of the so-called 

“Super Trail” are looking for 

ideas for a permanent name and 

for people to befriend certain 

parts of its route. 

At the moment largely an entity 

on paper, the trail is an 80-mile 

combination of segments of 

already-existing multi-use paths 

from Palmer to Franklin. Among 

them are the Quinebaug Valley 

Rail Trail and the Grand Trunk 

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Southbridge area, and the 

Southern New England 

Trunkline Trail (SNETT), 

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“I’m pretty frustrated at not 

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forever,” said Grand Trunk 

Trailblazers President Pat 

McGarrah of Sturbridge. 

“[Regarding members,] we’re 

pretty good through Thompson to 

Sturbridge, with lots of coverage 

in between … but there’s several 

towns [to the east].” 

Proponents from several of the 

towns gathered at Thompson 

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other on where things stand. 

Among the ideas already suggested 

are the Titanic Trail, named in 

part after the fact the first man 

who thought of a rail trail here 

died on the Titanic, the Pioneer 

Blackstone Trail, after the two 

major river valleys at either end, 

and the Quittemug Trail. The latter 

was a Nipmuc Indian who carried 

food from this area to Boston 

along the Indians’ extensive network 

of foot trails during the 

1630s, according to proponent 

Ken Butkewicz of Dudley. 

McGarrah said he’d accept 

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after which members of the 

groups involved will vote on their 

favorite. The requirements are 

fairly simple — they need to be 

“easy to spell, pronounce and 

write” and “unique — at least to 

the area, preferably to the trail 

universe,” McGarrah said. “We 

really want to respect our history.” 

The latter requirement was a 

reason the easier to spell Nipmuc 

Trail was rejected — there’s 

already one in Connecticut, he 

noted. 

“Our plan is not to have it be 

exclusively a bike trail,” he added 

later. “Currently, the biggest 

users on the SNETT are equestrians, 

so in time we may have a 

dual-use trail. We never want to 

exclude equestrians.” 

McGarrah said the effort especially 

needs people from the 

Palmer area and the Blackstone 

Valley; ideally, “friends of the 

trail” groups or trail committees 

should form in every town along 

its length so that local people are 

speaking up for it to the various 

town governments involved. 

Informal efforts exist in 

Brimfield, 

Sturbridge, 

Southbridge, Webster and 

Thompson; Dudley is forming a 

trail committee; and the Douglas 

section is shepherded largely by 

representatives of the state 

Department of Conservation and 

Recreation and the Bay State 

Trail Riders, an equestrian 

group. 

DCR’s Cary Van den Akker is 

coordinating a trail clearing day 

with power tools in Douglas for 

sometime after Jan. 1. 

All of the areas need people, 

they said. 

Southbridge’s Scott Benoit said 

he plans to visit all of the towns 

along the route to talk to their 

selectmen and advocates for creation 

of such groups. He also 

noted an umbrella group is forming 

to advocate for rail trails 

statewide, with a database allowing 

people to look up individual 

trails, towns or groups. 

Ken Pickren, chairman of the 

Southbridge Trail Committee 

and Conservation Commission, 

agreed that’s necessary, noting 

that it’s often hard to get government 

or chambers of commerce 

interested when they “don’t have 

a clue. They don’t hike and don’t 

bike.” 

Pickren noted town governments 

often want financial estimates 

and other evidence, at 

least. 

“We’re dotting our ‘i’s and 

crossing our ‘t’s, but don’t have a 

finite cost assessment,” he said. 

“We need some tangible to show 

them, especially pictures and 

maps.” 

In fact, the Southbridge Town 

Council just accepted a $2,900 

grant to create a map of its section 

detailing the existing conditions. 

Pickren said the group 

should compile a CD/DVD for the 

entire route of maps, details of 

attractions along the route, side 

trails, and a “punch list” of what 

needs to be done with cost estimates. 

Because the route is not a 

coherent whole, the trail tends to 

become either overgrown due to 

lack of maintenance, needs 

bridges, or deteriorates due to 

dumping and ATV use (which is 

illegal on most trails except in a 

few state forests out west, according 

to Retired DCR Ranger Bill 

Annese). 

“If you open it up, you’re going 

to invite trouble,” he said. “I’d 

clear it out and put big boulders 

up. That’ll block access pretty 

cheaply.” 

Several participants had ideas 

of how to solve the work problem. 

Annese said DCR twice used the 

National Guard, a Rotary Club 

project cleared and widened 

about a mile of it from “a narrow 

foot trail to 40’ wide,” and other 

community service projects are 

helpful. 

McGarrah also noted the county 

jail loans prisoners to work on 

community projects and might be 

amenable to trail work. 

Furthermore, he said, local construction 

firms are usually helpful 

with loaning equipment, but 

“dirt and diesel” are what tend to 

be expensive. 

In general, he added, the state 

tends to support trail projects, 

but exactly how they do so is 

sometimes a mixed blessing. 

MassHighway, for example, held a 

recent weekend forum on them, is 

able “to squash negative comments 

pretty quickly” because of 

successful projects, and is usually 

willing to fund projects. But 

the agency’s construction 

requirements tend to be rigid, 

with regulations that require 

agency-funded projects to handle 

the weight of ambulances even if 

there’s no way for an ambulance 

to get to the stretch of trail 

they’re funding. 

“We’ve had such poor experience 

with MassHighway [on the 

ground]. They build roads, and to 

them a bike trail is just another 

road,” McGarrah said. 

Gus Steeves can be reached at 

508-909-4135 or by e-mail at 

gsteeves@stonebridgepress.com. 

Police urge motorists to lock cars after Arnold Road incidents 

CARS 


As of midday yesterday, no additional 

incidents had been reported, nor had any 

definitive suspects been identified. 

“We don’t have a suspect yet,” Sturbridge 

Detective Mark Saloio said yesterday. “That 

could change either today or tomorrow.” 

Saloio said that the investigation would 

take a more definite shape once interviews 

were conducted with a few individuals the 

police were working on locating. 

Saloio also said that besides the ATV 

theft, the cars that were broken into had 

been left unlocked, allowing easy access to 

the assailants who did not have to break any 

glass to gain entry to the cars. 

The detective said that, “change and 

whatnot,” had been taken from the vehicles. 

To safeguard against further break-ins, 

Saloio said, “Lock your car, that’s common 

sense.” 

“Not to condone what’s being done,” 

Saloio continued. “But when we make it 

easier for people to do things like that, this 

is what happens.” 

Whereas these last few crimes have been 

committed in a concentrated area, this is 

not the first time Sturbridge has had to deal 

with auto break-ins. 

“It has happened in other areas in the 

past,” Saloio said. “We’ve charged other 

individuals with the breaks, but we don’t 

believe those individuals have anything to 

do with the Arnold Road incident,” he 

explained. 

“Over the last year or so, there seems to 

be a pattern of breaks,” Saloio added, saying 

that surrounding towns have all dealt 

with similar issues in the recent past. 

Last year at this time, police in the town 

of Leicester had their hands full with more 

than 60 car break-ins that took place over a 

series of weekends between July and 

September. 

One Arnold Road resident said that with 

the current economic climate, increased 

crime was foreseeable. 

“It’s been going on in other towns, but you 

hope that it won’t hit your town,” said the 

resident who wished to remain anonymous. 

“I hope they catch the people that are 

doing it,” the resident continued, explaining 

that the car kept at that particular residence 

is always locked and is parked 

beneath a motion activated light. 

“The light goes on when you walk in the 

driveway,” making the atmosphere outside 

the home safer, the resident said. 

An Arnold Road neighbor, who also 

wished to remain anonymous, said she was 

surprised to hear about the rash of crime 

on that one street. 

“It seems to be a decent neighborhood,” 

she said. 

“It’s probably just kids being kids,” she 

added. “Unfortunately I think it happens in 

every neighborhood at one point or another.” 

Police are actively pursuing information 

in the car break-ins and ATV theft. Any suspicious 

activity should be reported to the 

Sturbridge Police Department. 


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SPORTS 

Tantasqua tops North to remain undefeated 

BY DAVID JOHNSON 

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT 

STURBRIDGE — There was plenty 

to celebrate Friday night as the 

seniors on the Tantasqua football 

team were honored before the 

game in a touching ceremony. 

There was plenty to celebrate four 

quarters later as Tantasqua's undefeated 

season rolled on with a 34-28 

victory over Worcester North. 

On a cool night at the 

Reservation, both teams’ offensives 

were expected to move the ball well 

— and they certainly did. It was 

Tantasqua's defense that eventually 

won the game, though, with a 

great goal line stand in the fourth 

quarter. 

On the Warriors’ first possession, 

they were able to put a strong 

drive together with some nice runs 

and a couple of first down catches 

by Brandon Forcier, who caught 

four balls for 74 yards on the night. 

Keith Rosseel capped off the drive 

with a 10-yard touchdown run, 

with the extra point making it 7-0 

Tantasqua. 

On Tantasqua's second drive, 

Rosseel, who had 17 carries for 124 

yards and two touchdowns, and 

hard running Colby Bilodeau 

(eight carries for 76 yards and two 

touchdowns) led the way. Rosseel's 

39-yard scamper put the Warriors 

up 13-0 after the point after failed. 

Things looked bleak for the 

Bears as quarterback Corey 

Lavalle scored from 1 yard out on 

Tantasqua’s third possession. But, 

the North High Bears were not 

about to go quietly, as they put 

together a couple of long scoring 

drives of 70 and 65 yards, capped 

off by a 63-yard touchdown run by 

Kevin Portee. Later in the second 

quarter, North was able to tie the 

score at 20-20 on a 44-yard run by 

Portee. 

Tantasqua's biggest break came 

at the end of the first half as North 

was punting from its own 15-yard 

line. A bad snap led to Tantasqua 

taking over on North's 5-yard line 

with 30 seconds left in the half. 

Tantasqua was able to capitalize on 

North's misfortune. A 5-yard touchdown 

pass to Greg Caswell and the 

extra point made the score 28-20. 

Caswell made three well-timed 

catches for 36 yards on the night. 

On their first possession of the 

second half, North High came right 

back as Derryck Walker took a 

fumble and ran 55 yards for a 

touchdown, tying the score at 28. 

Tantasqua didn't sit back, 

though, on their first possession of 

the second half. Starting at their 

own 35, they marched 65 yards, 

capped off by a 7-yard touchdown 

run by Lavalle. The score was set 

up by a great block from running 

back Forcier, who led the way 

around the left end. Tantasqua had 

the lead now, 34-28, as the point 

after failed. 

With just over seven minutes left, 

the Bears' offense was ready to 

make a move. At their own 43, a flea 

flicker was completed to the 

Tantasqua 17-yard line. It was a 

tough play for the Tantasqua 

defense, who at the time kept 

North's running game in check. 

North made it all the way down to 

the Tantasqua 6-yard line, where 

the Tantasqua defense stepped up. 

They stopped North on four consecutive 

plays as the defensive line 

penetrated into North's back field 

and blew up any play they called. 

Tim Poissant led the way with a 

couple of big stops. Tantasqua was 

able to run out the clock and preserve 

the win. 

After the game, Tantasqua 

Assistant Coach John Bilodeau 

said the Warriors stopped North's 

running game that had gained 

momentum in the first half. 

"We bulked up the front line by 

adding another player,” he said. 

"But the defensive line was just 

more physical than theirs in the 

second half. It was certainly a battle 

out their all evening long." 

Tantasqua’s record is 7-0, while 

North falls to 4-4. 

Tantasqua and Worcester North battles on the field Friday night. 

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SPORTS 



The Tantasqua junior varsity boys’ 

soccer team crushed Southbridge, 13- 

0, to improve their record to 6-3-2. 

Goals were scored by Greg Crane 

(two), Iassac Nichols, Mark Pover 

(two), Sam Rousseau, Mike Brothers, 

Nick Beaudoin, Cam Amadio, Billy 

Roscioli, Luke Kras, Alex Hardy and 

Joshua Escobar. Assists were made 

by Greg Crane and Ryan Little. 

“It was good to see everybody back 

and healthy again,” noted coach Vin 

Siniscalchi. 

Amadio and Evan Parker shared 

goalie duties; Amadio had one save in 

the first half, and Parker had two in 

the second frame. 

Monday, Oct. 20 

• The Tantasqua junior varsity boys’ 

soccer team beat their counterparts 

from David Prouty, 3-2. The Warriors’ 

record improved to 7-3-2 with the victory. 

Mark Pover provided two header 

goals for Tantasqua, assisted by 

Steven Dunkum and Alex Hardy, 

while Evan Parket had a breakaway 

goal. 

Minding the net was Cam Amadio, 

who had 12 saves (five of them in the 

first half). 

• The Worcester South volleyball 

team (8-8) needed a fifth set to beat 

Tantasqua (5-13), 3-2. Set scores were 

25-22, 19-25, 25-15, 25-27 and 15-12. 

For the Warriors, Rachael Nichols 

had 24 service points, Corrie Molleur 

had 30 attacks and 20 kills and her sister, 

Nicole, had 19 attacks and five 

kills. 


• The Tantasqua field hockey team 

(13-0-3) kept on winning by blanking 

David Prouty, 2-0. Goals were scored 

by Miah DiGregorio, assisted by 

Shelby Farland, and Sarah Violette, 

assisted by Sally Chamberland. 

• Both the Tantasqua boys’ and girls’ 

cross country teams won their 

respective Southern Worcester 

County League West titles by running 

against Shepherd Hill and 

Grafton at the Rams’ 3.1-mile course 

in Dudley. The teams achieved a perfect 

4-0 conference record. 

The girls’ team beat both Shepherd 

Hill, 20-41, and Grafton, 15-50. 

Shepherd Hill also defeated Grafton, 

18-43. 

The top 10 runners were: 1. Ali 

Tyburski (Shepherd Hill), 19:16; 2. 

Hope Hopkins (Tantasqua), 21:06; 3. 

Danielle Cloutier (Tantasqua), 21:27; 

4. Sarah Prizio (Tantasqua), 21:32; 5. 

Engle Torres (Tantasqua), 21:47; 6. 

Mandy Pote (Tantasqua), 21:51; 7. 

Alexandra Kane (Tantasqua), 21:58; 8. 

Leah Tully (SH), 22:15; 9. Nicole 

Himebaugh (SH), 22:49; and 10. Katie 

Monopoli (Tantasqua), 23:03. 


• The Tantasqua varsity volleyball 

team closed its inaugural campaign 

with a 3-0 loss to Shepherd Hill on 

their home court in Sturbridge. 

Because of work being down to their 

gym, Shepherd Hill has played nearly 

all of their games on the road — and 

amassed a 16-3 record along the way. 

Set scores were 25-17, 25-22 and 25-22. 

Tantasqua’s final record is 5-14. 

• The Tantasqua girls’ soccer team 

defeated Bartlett, 3-2. 

For the Warriors, Tabby Ruggieri had 

a hat trick, assisted by Jess Farland 

(once) and Katie Morrissey (twice). 

High School Notebook 

Nicole Stone and Bryana Poulin 

scored for Bartlett. 

• The Tantasqua junior varsity boys’ 

soccer improved to 7-3-3 by tying 

Bartlett, 2-2, on the Indians’ home 

field in Webster. 

Goals for the Warriors were scored 

by Billy Roscioli and Steve Dunkum. 

In goal was Cam Amadio, with three 

saves in the first half and seven in the 

second half. 

Friday, Oct. 24 

• The Tantasqua field hockey team 

clinched the SWCL West division 

with a 9-1 victory over Southbridge. 

The win improved their record to 14- 

0-4 (9-0-1 in SWCL West). 

Tantasqua goals were scored by 

Sarah Violette (five goals), Shelby 

Farland, Kate Misaiszek, Jenna 

Howarth and Mackenzie Kirker. 

Southbridge’s goal was scored by 

Katie Lora. 

• The Tantasqua boys’ soccer team 

improved its record to 11-2-4 (7-1-3 in 

SWCL West) by beating Southbridge, 

6-0 (0-17-0, 0-11-0 SWCL West). 

D.J. Salisbury scored two goals for 

the Warriors, along with single goals 

by Garrett Danna, Christian Seguin, 

David Cardoso, and Blake Minchoff 

(who had his first varsity goal on a 

penalty kick in the 77th minute). 

Minchoff also scored his 6 1/2th 

shutout of the season in goal, with 

seven saves. 

Eric Lincoln minded the goal for 

Southbridge, recording 12 saves. 

• The Tantasqua JV boys’ soccer team 

picked up its eighth win of the season 

by blanking Southbridge, 10-0. 

Goals for Tantasqua were scored by 

Issac Nichols (two), Cam Amadio 

(two), Pat Adams (who also had two 

assists), Michael Brothers, Nick 

Beaudoin, Greg Crane (one assist), 

Josh Escobar and Ryan Little. Evan 

Parker recorded an assist. 

Amadio, Nichols and Crane split 

goalie duties for Tantasqua. Amadio 

had three saves in the first half, while 

Nichols and Crane each had two in 

the second half. 

Shawn Kelley photos 

Upper left,Tantasqua's Timothy Poisant talks strategy on the sideline. Upper right, Worcester North's Kevin Portee is grabbed by a Tantasqua player. Above, Worcester North's Kevin Portee makes his way around 

Tantasqua players. Right, Tantasqua's Brandon Forcier makes his way down the field, ball in hand. 

Team MASS girls’ basketball to hold tryouts 

Team MASS Girls’ Basketball tryouts for the 2009 spring season will be held Sunday, Nov. 9 at 

Auburn High School and Sunday, Nov. 16 at Tantasqua Regional High School in Fiskdale. Girls 

aged 10-13 will try out from 1-3 p.m., and 3-5 p.m. for ages 14-16. 

For complete details, visit www.teammass.com. 

All scores in the High School Notebook 

have been submitted by local coaches. 

To have your school’s results included, 

e-mail information to the Sports 

Department at sports@stonebridgepress.com, 

or leave a message on the 

Sports Line at (508) 909-4133.


Photos courtesy of Team Hoyt 

Rick Hoyt and his dad, Dick, above in Hawaii for the 2005 Ironman Triathlon, and racing in the 1987 Marine 

Corps Marathon, are aiming toward their 1,000th event. They are now at 989. 

Hoyts named to the 

Ironman Hall of Fame 

IRONMAN 


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Hall of Fame,” Dick said. 

The Ironman triathlons are the foremost 

run-bike-swim competitions in the world. 

“Rick is the first disabled person in the 

world to ever compete and complete the 

Ironman triathlon,” his father boasted. 

The Hoyts completed their first Ironman 

triathlon in British Columbia in 1987 and 

have been competing in the Ironman world 

competitions in Kona since 1989. 

The two are currently in training for the 

Ironman World Championship 70.3 in 

Clearwater, Fla. in just a few weeks. 

“It’s just amazing what’s happening,” Dick 

said. “When Rick and I first started, we never 

thought we’d be doing a triathlon.” 

The Hoyts’ athletic pursuits began when 

Rick was in middle school in Westfield. While 

at a basketball game with his gym teacher, he 

heard an announcement 

about a 

Westfield State 

College lacrosse player 

who was paralyzed 

in an auto accident. 

Upon returning 

home, Rick told his 

father, via a communications 

computer, 

that he wanted to participate 

in a charity 

road race held in 

honor of the young 

lacrosse player. 

At the end of the 

five mile race, in 

which Dick pushed 

Rick along the route 

in his prescription 

wheelchair, Rick told 

his father that he felt 

like “his disability 

disappeared,” earning 

him the nickname 

Freebird ever since, 

and shoring a love for 

athletic competition. 

In the following 

years, the Hoyts met 

with an engineer who 

basically invented a 

wheelchair fit for strenuous competition 

specifically for Rick, with two wheels in the 

back, and one in the front. 

As the Hoyts expanded their scope from 

road races to marathons, and then to 

triathlons, overcoming Rick’s physical handicap 

was not the only obstacle the team had to 

face. 

Dick explained that in 1981, the team decided 

to take a shot at a marathon. He and Rick 

were not allowed to officially participate in 

the Boston Marathon because they had not 

previously clocked a qualifying time in an 

established marathon. 

They were also turned down by the portion 

of the marathon that is specifically for disabled 

people. 

“They said no you can’t run with us 

because you’re different than everybody 

else,” Dick said. 

Not to be defeated, the two arrived on race 

day and ran the entire marathon behind the 

crowd, but not coming in last place. Albeit 

close a few times, the Hoyts have never come 

in last place. 

After running a qualifying time in the U.S. 

Marine Corps Peoples’ Marathon, the two 

returned to Boston in 1983 as official 

entrants, and have been ever since. In 1996, at 

the 100th running of the Boston Marathon, 

the Hoyts were honored as Centennial 

Heroes. 

Dick also explained that — mixed in with 

letters from people from all over the world 

thanking him and his son for the inspiration 

to get in shape, kick substance abuse problems, 

and even come back from the verge of 

suicide — are also letters from parents of 

other disabled people, criticizing him for 

parading Rick through these competitions. 

“What they didn’t realize,” he said, “was that 

he was dragging me to these races.” 

Following the Clearwater event, which will 

be the Hoyts’ last event for 2008, the two will 

continue their training in pursuit of yet 

another goal they have set for themselves. 

“This coming April will be our 27th Boston 

Marathon,” Dick said. “And hopefully it’s 

going to be our 1,000th event, that’s what 

we’re shooting for.” 


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Oct. 31, 2008 

Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones wear it well 

Get ready to clap your hands, 

stamp your feet, and dance 

a little jig with Derek 

Warfield and his Young 

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Along with this fine trio of musicians, 

Derek carries on the tradition 

of remembering Ireland 's patriots 

with energy and sheer fun. Warfield 

has a 40-plus year history of pleasing 

crowds all over the globe. This Irish 

music legend is a songwriter, historian 

and a founding member of the 

musical group known as the Wolfe 

Tones. 

Derek left the original group in 

2001, but in the Young Wolftones he 

joins forces with some of today's 

most talented young Irish musicians. 

Damaris Woods is considered one of 

the finest banjo players touring today. 

She has also won more than her fair 

share of Irish titles as an instrumentalist. 

Padraig Allen (from Ireland's 

famous musical Allen family) made a 

name for himself as front man for the 

popular Tipperary based Celtic-rock 

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legacy from Ireland, her patriots, her 

love of music, and the stories her 

music tells. 

Get your tickets at Fiddlers' Green 

at the Hibernian Cultural Center or 

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information, 

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FRIDAY, OCT. 31 

• Mulligan's Stew, 9 p.m., Fiddler's 

Green, Worcester 

• Bill McCarthy & His Guitar 

(Halloween Bash), 7 p.m., Greendale's 

Pub, Worcester 

• The Deadites, Colorblind, 

Nytmare, Beaver Mc D,, 8 p.m., The 

Lucky Dog, Worcester 

• Rick "King" Russel Band featuring 

The Cadillac Horns, 9:30 p.m., 

Gilrein’s, Worcester 

• Dr. Robert, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, 

Worcester 

• HALLOWEEN BASH w/ Pucker, 9 

p.m., The Pump House, Southbridge. 

• Hell Night featuring After Jack, 

Sara Ashleigh & Push, & Gutta, 9 

p.m., Mill Street Brews, Southbridge 

• Halloween Party with "Weight of 

Gravity,” 9 p.m., Cannery Hall, 12 

Crane St., Southbridge, $5 

• Halloween Party with Sudden 

Urge, 9 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, 

Mass., $5 

• RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt City, 

CT 

SATURDAY, NOV. 1 

• The Bobby Darling Show, Spruce 

Street Tavern, Clinton 

• Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe 

Tones, 7:30 p.m., Fiddler's Green, 

Worcester, $22 advance/$25 door 

• Seven Hill Psychos, Genuflect, 

Liquid Violence, Army of None, 8 

p.m., The Lucky Dog, Worcester 

Go Gadget Go, 9:30 p.m., Greendale's 

Pub, Worcester 

• Dr. Robert, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, 

Worcester 

• Tall Heights, Canalfest, Worcester 

• The Hitmen, 9 p.m., Tennessee’s 

Bar and Grill, Milford 

• The Great Garage Band Reunion 

(proceeds to benefit The Hole in the 

Wall Gang camp), 9 p.m., Point 

Breeze, Webster 

• Jennifer Lee Band, 8 p.m., The 

Whistle Stop, Oxford 

• Dan Kirouac, 9 p.m., Knights of 

Columbus Council 2087 (upstairs 

Grand Ballroom), 1017 Riverside 

Drive (Route 12), North 

Grosvenordale, CT 

• Brooks Williams, 8 p.m., The 

Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, $15 

• Dana Lewis, 9:30 p.m., The Gold 

Eagle @ The Laurel House, Dayville, 

CT 

• Copperhead (Halloween Party), 

The Lake Tavern, Dayville, CT, $5 

SUNDAY, NOV. 2 

• Mike & Amanda Lirange, City 

Riots, Sunset Strippers, 9 p.m., The 

Lucky Dog, Worcester 

• The Mill Boys (Irish), 4 to 8 p.m., 

TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge 

• Live Country music, 4 to 7 p.m., 

The Knights of Columbus, 1017 

Riverside Drive, Route 12, North 

Grosvenordale, CT 

TUESDAY, NO. 4 

• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 

pm, Greendale's Pub, Worcester 


• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 

p.m., The Gael House, 119 High Street, 

Clinton. 

• Steve Willey, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., TJ 

O'Brien's, Sturbridge 

• RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky's, Foster, R.I. 

THURSDAY, NOV. 7 

• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic 

(upstairs), 8 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, 


If you’re a live act that would like to 

be featured, know of someone else who 

is, or simply want to let us know about 

an upcoming gig, email me at the 

address below. Anything I get before 

Friday of each week will make the following 

Friday’s paper. Keep the music 

live and not so quiet here in 

Northeastern CT & Central MA! 

Email 

Mark: 

GettingInTune@MarkRenburke.com. 

IF YOU THINK 

TACK 

INVOLVES A SHARP OBJECT, 

A: YOU SHOULDN’T OWN A 

HORSE, 

AND B: 

FIND AN HORSE SUPPLY DEALER 



All local. 

All the time. 


Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones 

Ladybug Florist is moving 

on Friday, October 31st 

to 340 Main Street. 

Same great quality, 

service & smiles. 

We are sure you will love our 

new shop, so be sure to stop 

by! Just look for the Bug, 

she’ll be out front! 

Store Hours: M-F 9-5:30 • Sat. 9-2 • Sun. 10-2 

Shop 24/7 @ www.ladubug-florist.com 

508-987-2550 

We’re Crawling 

Up The Street!! 

340 MAIN STREET 

EMPIRE VILLAGE 

Chinese Restaurant 

Lounge • Dine In & Take Out 

ALL YOU 

CAN EAT 

BUFFET 

LUNCH $6.25 

Mon.-Sat 11:15am-2:30pm 

Children under 10 - $4.95 


HOURS: Sun-Thur: 11am-10pm • Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm 

446 Main St. (Rt 20) • Sturbridge, MA 

508.347.6588 • 508.347.9188 

Charlton Orchards Farm 

Pick Your Own 

Blackberries, 

Pears & Apples 

DINNER $9.95 

Mon.-Sun 3:30pm-8:00pm 



SUNDAY ALL DAY BUFFET - $9.95 

“DINNER” Buffet will be served on all major holidays. From 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 

also from 3:30pm - 8:00pm $9.95 All You Can Eat 

•Call For Availabilty • 

Ice Cream Stand Open 

Old Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream 

Visit our Farm Store 

Fresh Pies, Dumplings, Cookies & Cider Doughnuts, 

Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Winter Squash and more! 

– Open 7 Days – 

Obadiah McIntyre Farm Winery 

Nov. 16• WINE EVENT • 12:30-4:30 • Call for info 

Wine Tasting Saturday & Sunday 

44 Old Worcester Rd. • Rt. 20 • Charlton, MA 

508-248-7820 • www.charltonorchard.com

2 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, October 31, 2008 

PEOPLE, PLACES &THINGS 

Courtesy photo 

Lauren Paquin Hand, 

Savers Bank, recently participated 

in the 2008 

United Way Day of Caring. 

Lauren spent hours meticulously 

painting each detail 

to create this child-friendly 

mural. 

— Submitted by 

Bonnie B. Losavio, executive 

director 

United Way of 

Southbridge, 

Sturbridge & Charlton, 

Inc. 

260 W. Main St. 

Route 9 

West Brookfield, 

MA 

Sunday 

November 2, 2008 

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Abigail’s Jewel Box 

76 Main Street • Putnam, CT 

WORTH THE TRIP! 

$ Top Dollar Paid for Old, New or Broken $ 

✦ Diamonds ✦ Platinum ✦ Gold ✦ 

✦ Gold & Silver Coins ✦ Gold Watches ✦ 

✦ Extra Paid For Fine Jewelry ✦ 

Professional & Trustworthy 

We Treat You With Respect 

Wheelchair Accessible 

860-928-1300 • jsasales@aol.com 

Open: Thurs - Sunday 11am- 6pm 

www.theheartofmassachusetts.com 

SPECIAL CRAFT 

SHOW 

Luncheon Menu 

11:30–3:00 

Vote YES 

on question 

#1 

We’re mad as hell, we’ve had enough, 

we’re not going to take it anymore 

Stop government’s wasteful spending. 

Stop wasting our tax dollars 

Everyone talks about it, when is it going to get done? 

Now’s the time. 

Massachusetts the second most socialist state 

in the country. 

Businesses and people are leaving the state in record 

numbers because of unreasonably high taxes. 

- 47.3 billion Massachusetts state tax budget 

- Reduce th budget to 35 billion 

- Save 12.5 billion in taxes for the citizens of Massachusetts 

- Put $3700 per year back in your pocket 

- Eliminate an estimated 41% waste in government spending 

- Roll back temporary 5.3% sales tax 

- It will help the economy and help create tens of thousands of new jobs 

Toll booth collectors making $70,000 per year salary plus pensions and benefits for 

the equivalent of a minimum wage job! 

“If the administration was really interested in putting an end to this nonsense, they 

would tear down the toll booths and propose an increase in the gasoline tax. It costs 

less than a penny increase in gas to collect a dollar in tax at the pump. At the tollbooth 

it costs approximately 30 cents to collect a dollar.” 

Howie Carr - Boston Herald (19 Sep. ’08) 

No more broken promises 

- Big dig 2.3 billion estimate costing Massachusetts tax payers 22 billion 

- Greenway Conservancy - $150 million for 12 million project 

- $100 million giveaway to the film industry 

- $100,000/year sign hangers 

- No show jobs 

- Doom sayers said prop 2-1/2 would hurt us, but it only helped 

To mention just a few 

Channel 4 I-Team: 

- City workers driving around in Boston wasting gas and 

avoiding work 

- Working on private jobs, while they are supposed to be working 

- Free gasoline rip-offs by state employees 

It is estimated that those who are opposed to question #1 are spending millions, in the vicinity of $10 per vote in advertising. 

Advocates in favor of a YES vote on Question #1 are spending approximately 5 cents per vote in advertising, (what does that tell you; and where’s 

the money coming from, who benefits)? Who supports this but freeloaders who have the most to gain. 

It’s time to put our government under 

the microscope 

A government of the people, 

for the people and by the people 

Hold government accountable 

Elect politicians who’ll work in the best 

interests of the people they are 

elected to serve 

Get involved… check out this website for starters http://www.smallgovernmentact.org 

Winners make things happen. Losers let things happen. 

Let’s provide a business friendly atmosphere 

to encourage businesses and people 

to move back to Massachusetts 

Anthony “Tony” Hmura is a resident of Auburn, MA and has been a successful businessman in Worcester for over sixty years. 

A strong political activist who gets behind issues he believes in. 

• A veteran of WWII, he worked as a gunner/engineer on a B-24 bomber in the 445th bomber group. • His operations officer was Jimmy Stewart. 

• He flew on 27 missions and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. 

Tony can be reached at 508-754-6924. 37 Canterbury St. Worcester, MA 01610 

Thank a Vet – Vote YES on Question #1 

This ad paid for by Anthony P. Hmura


• THE VILLAGER • 3 

VILLAGER REAL ESTATE 

111 East Main Street, Webster, Massachusetts 

508-943-9306 508-987-0767 1-800-552-7444 

Each Office Independently 

Owned and Operated 

Lake Realty/Premier Real Estate 

Licensed in MA & CT 

Jules 

Gary 

T.A. Maureen Ellen Brandy Paul John 

Lusignan Williams King Cimoch Therrien Mehlhouse Fenuccio Kokocinski 

www.Century21LakeRealty.com • www.Century21PremierRealEstate.com • www.WebsterLake.net #1 on the Internet 

FALL IS HERE!!! LIST WITH #1!!! CALL FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS!!! 

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James 

Chris 

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WEBSTER – 126 Thompson Rd! Ideal WEBSTER - "BRAND NEW" 10 Rm 3,120' 

Business - Residence Combo! 11Rm Colonial w/9' Ceilings! Granite Kit w/Tile 

Expanded Cape! Frplcd! 1st Flr Master/Bath! Flr! Din Rm, Liv Rm, 16x26 Frplcd Fam Rm, 

2Rm Bdrm Suite/Studio! 50X50 Steel Building 1st Flr Office all w/Hrdwds! 4 Bdrms! 

w/12X50 3Rm Office Space w/1/2 Bath, Master w/Whirlpool Tub! 2.5 Baths! 18x36' 

3 Doors - 6 Vehicles - Storage! 16X32 Pool! Bonus Rm! Pick Your Granite, Cabinets & 

Live & Work from this Great Location! Carpet! CVac! Network Wired! Hydro Air! 

$489,900.00 

$399,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER – 14 Mikes Way! Panoramic Views 

of Distant Hills! Super Neighborhood! 2 Story 

Grand Entry! Huge Frplcd Master Bdrm Suite! 

Frplcd Fam Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! Cedar 

Siding! 50 Yr Shingles! Solid Wood Doors! Sun 

Rm! 2 Car Garage! 

$319,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 13 Highcrest Park! 

5Rm Townhouse! Move Right In! Fully 

Applianced Kit! Spacious Liv Rm! 2 Huge 

Bdrms! 1.5 tile Baths! Ample Closet 

Space Throughout! Recent Carpet & 

Paint! Central Air! Priced to Sell! 

$149,900.00 

WEBSTER – 121 Thompson Road! 

Custom 2004! “L” Shaped Colonial! Ideal 

Place to Live and Work From! 7 Rms! 

Super Kit! 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Walk-out 

Lower Level! C/Air! Porch! Patio! Deck! 

Turn-around Drive! Walk to Webster Lake! 

$319,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

DUDLEY – 33 Charlton Road! 

6+Rm Split! Custom Granite Kit! 

Open Flr Plan! Frplcd Liv & Fam Rms! 

Hrdwds! Custom Bath w/Separate Tub 

& Shower! 2 Baths Total! 

$219,900.00 

DUDLEY – 160 Dudley Oxford Rd! 

8Rm Cape! New Paint! New Carpets! 

Fireplace! Hrdwds! 4Bdrms! 2.5Baths! 

Mstr Bath w/Marble Tile! FamRm! 2Tier 

Deck! 2Car Gar! .82 Acre! Below 

Assessment! 

$254,900.00 

WEBSTER - 23 Houghton Street! 

7Rm Ranch! Beautifully Landscaped! 

4 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Fireplaced! Walk- 

Out Lower Level w/Family Rm! 

Huge Sunroom! Breezeway to Garage! 

Newer Windows & Roof! Gas Heat! C Air! 

$219,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

DUDLEY – 221 W. Main St! 

Conveniently Located 6 Rm Cape/Ideal 

Business Location! 23,500' Lot! Liv Rm 

w/Carpet over Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master & 

Den w/Hrdwds! 2 Second Flr Bdrms 

w/Hrdwds! Porch! Garage w/Storage! 

3 Yr Old Roof & Vinyl Siding! 

$189,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm 

Cape! Move-in Condition! Applianced 

Kit w/Wood Flr! DinRm w/Hrdwds! 

Frplcd LivRm! 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super 

LL FamRm - Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! 

3Z Oil! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! 

$244,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 46 Upland Ave! 

Well Maintained Ranch Style Duplex! 

5/4 Rms! 3/2 Bdrms! 1.5/1 Baths! 

Convenient! Replacement Windows! 

Hardwoods! New Roof! Recent Boilers! 

Circuit Breakers! Full Basement! 

2 Car Garage! $209,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER – 3 Foster Street! 

Renovated 7 Rms! 3Bdrms! 2Baths! 

Everything is New – Walls, Electric, 

Plumbing, Heating, Flooring, Kit 

Cabinets, Appliances, Bathrooms, 

Windows & Siding! Fenced Back Yard! 

$184,900.00 

WEBSTER – 4 Kenneth Ave! 

Brand New 6Rm Colonial! 

Quiet Cul-de-Sac! 3Bdrms - Master 

w/Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 

Pick Your Carpeting & Counters! Deck! 

Oil Heat! Town Services! And More! 

$249,900.00 

WEBSTER – 9 Sears Ave! Well 

Maintained 6Rm Split! Applianced Kit 

w/Breakfast Bar! Din Area w/Slider to 

Deck! Spacious Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms! Lower 

Level Ideal to Finish! Newer Roof! 2 Car 

Garage! Huge AG Pool! Corner Lot! 

$239,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 32 Hillside Ave! Custom 

Contemporary! 2/3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! 

Open Flr Plan! Cathedrals! Skylights! 

Hrdwds! Tile! Master Bath w/Separate 

Tub & Shower! Heated Garage! 

Fam Rm, Office or Bdrm w/ 1/2 Bath! 

$249,900.00 

THOMPSON – 15 Rachel Dr! 

Updated 7 Rm Ranch! Cabinet Packed 

Kit! Din Area w/Sliders to Mahogany 

Deck! 3 Bdrms! Wood Trim 

Throughout! Replacement Windows! 

Partially Finished Lower Level w/Wood 

Stove & Brick Hearth! Shed! Garage! 

$204,900.00 

WEBSTER – 49 Lake Parkway! 

Super Convenient! Huge 60’ 7Rm 

Ranch! Cabinet Packed Kit! Frplcd 

LivRm! Family Rm! 3Bdrms 

w/Hardwood Floors! Tile Bath! Half 

Acre Corner Lot! Interior Cosmetics 

Needed! Garage! $219,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

OXFORD – 201 Main Street! Huge 2 

Family! 7/6Rms! 3/3Bdrms! 2/1Baths! 

Lots of Parking! Great Yard! Each Unit 

has 2 Flrs! Separate Furnaces! 

Individually Metered! Replacement 

Windows! Laundry Hook-ups! 

$159,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

OXFORD – 8 E. Main St! 7Rm Newly 

Remodeled Antique Colonial! New 

Kitchen, Bath, Carpeting, Windows & 

Vinyl Siding! Conveniently Located! 

Quick Highway Access! 

PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! 

$159,900.00 

OXFORD – 32 Church Street! 

Motivated! 6Rm Updated Cape! 

3/4Bdrms! Fenced Corner Lot! Recent 

Roof, Windows, Heating, Septic! 1st Flr 

Master w/Sliders! Hardwoods! Centrally 

Located! Make an Offer! 

$184,900.00 

ON DEPOSIT 

WEBSTER – 353 School Street! 

2 Family Ready to Move In! Pick Your 

Apartment - Choose Your Tenant! 

Identical Flr Plan w/ Bonus Rm on 2nd 

Flr! Pantry Kitchens, Formal Din Rms, 

24' Liv Rms, 3/3 Bdrms! Recent Heat & 

Roof! 3 Stall Garage! Off Street Parking, 

Handicap Ramp! $199,900.00 

WEBSTER – 43 1st Street! 

2 Family! 5/5 Rms! 2/3Bedrms! Major 

Recent Remodel – Roof, Siding, 

Windows, Wiring, Porches, Carpets, 

Cabinets, Appliances, & Wood Floors! 

Separate Utilities! Corner Lot– Off St. 

Parking! And More! $179,900.00 

WEBSTER – 32 Main Street! Retail 

& Office Spaces! 2 Units! Front 

Building – Retail 1696’ 1st Fl, 459’ 2nd 

Floor! Rear Building – 600’ Office 

Space! Multiple Uses! Investment, 

Business Use or Both! Off Street 

Parking! 9312’ Lot! $209,900.00 

DUDLEY – 26 West Main St! Ideal 

Professional Building! Parking to the 

Rear! Suitable for a Number of 

Opportunities! Updated Colonial! High 

Traffic Count! Excellent Visibility! 

$199,900.00 

DUDLEY – 109 W. Main St! Stately Brick 

Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Single Fam 

w/Inlaw Apart / Super 2 Family! Business 

Zoned! Live & Work From Here! Park Like 

Grounds! 6/7 Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv 

Rms! 3 Baths! Brand New Furnace! 

Check It Out!!! $369,900.00 

DUDLEY – 40 Hall Road! Automotive 

Sales & Service! Good Location! 13,566 

Sq Ft Lot w/9,000 Sq Ft of Paved Parking 

Lot/Sales Display Area! 2 Stall 26X32' 

Garage! 2 Free Standing 

Offices/Storage Sheds! Excellent 

Location! $129,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

DUDLEY – WATERFRONT! 

49 Hayden Pond Rd! "New Pond" 

4+Rms! Major Remodel/Update! New 

Main Living Level! Walk-out Lower 

Level - Ideal to Finish Add’l Rms! 

“$5K Closing Costs Paid” 

$189,900.00 

SOLD 

WEBSTER – 4 Panarelli Way! Perfect 7 

Rm 2464’ Colonial! Built “2004”! Grand 

Entry! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Tile Baths! 

Fireplaced Fam Rm! Hardwood Floors! 

Central Air! 2 Car Garage! Won’t Last! 

$299,900.00 

DUDLEY – 3 Wayne Ave! Near 

Middle/High Schools & Nichols College! 

7Rm Split! Fully Applianced! Din & Liv 

Rms w/Cathedral Ceilings! 3 Bdrms 

w/Hrdwds Flrs & Double Closets! Fam 

Rm! 1.5 Baths! Garages! 1/2Acre! 

$239,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

OXFORD – 13 Park Street! Lots of 

Character! 11+Rms! 4 Bdrms! 

2 Baths! Beautiful Hrdwds & Built-ins! 

Potential In-Law/Apt. on the 2nd Flr! 

Lots of Space & Storage! 

Barn/Garage/Workshop/Loft Area! 

$199,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER – 41 Greystone Ave! Cute 2 

Bedroom Home w/some Updates Already 

Done! 1st Floor w/ Replacement Windows! 

Newer Decks! Newer Hot Water Heater! 

Nice Open Floor Plan! Garage! Quiet 

Street! Centrally Located! 

$139,900.00 

SOLD 

THOMPSON – 67 Thompson Hill Rd! 

Ideal 6 Rm Cape! Move-in Condition! 

Update Since 2004! Applianced Kit 

w/Pergo Flooring! 13x20 Liv Rm 

w/Ceiling Fans! 8x28 Fam Rm w/Skylight! 

3 Bdrms! Full Bath! 

Nicely Landscaped! 1 Acre! 

$189,900.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond 

Waterfront Lot! One of the Absolute 

Best Shorelines on the Lake! Perfectly 

Level! Sandy Beach! Western Exposure 

Across the Widest Expanse of the Lake 

with Sunsets to Die For! 10,183’! 

Town Services! 

$325,000.00 

NEW PRICE 

WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond! 

Ideal Summer or Yr Round Use! 80’ 

Waterfront! Beautiful Sunsets – Grand 

Views! 7 Rms! 3 Bdrms! 1st Flr 

Master! New Kitchen! 12,720’ Level Lot 

- Room to Expand! Detached Garage! 

Dock! $479,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 80’ 

Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Custom 

Colonial! Panoramic Views! Granite Kit! 

Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master 

Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Rm! 

3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! Cathedrals! 

2 Car Garage! $849,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE! 6 S. Point Rd! 

South Pond - Southern Exposure! 95' 

Waterfront! Ideal Summer or Yr Round 

Use! 9,823' Lot! Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 

Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Full Walk-out 

Lower Level - Finish for More Rms! 

Priced Below Assessed Value! 

$398,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – Long Island! 

Charming, Cozy, Rustic, Romantic – 

You’ll Fall In Love and Not Want to 

Leave! Remarkable Island Getaway! 

New Bath, New Windows! Enjoy Your 

Quiet Evenings in the Enclosed Porch 

Watching Incredible Sunsets! 

$299,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE Access - 118 

Lakeside Ave! More Land & House for 

Less $$/Taxes! Idle Your Boat to Open 

Waters! Swim Just Steps Away! Nature 

Lovers Back Yard! 7 Rm Contemp Cape! 

Frplcd Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 

2.5 Baths! Don't Pass it By! 

$364,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island- 

Reid Smith Cove! 50' East Facing 

Waterfront Lot! Ideal Location to Build a 

Second Home or Year Round! Plenty of 

Space for House and Yard for 

Entertaining! Music provided by Indian 

Ranch! Plan Now for Next Summer! 

$219,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER LAKE – Waterfront Lot! 

Build Your Waterfront Vacation Home on 

this South Facing "South Pond" Piece of 

Paradise! 5,486’! Ideal "Solar" Setting! 

Tired of Cooking, Having Company, Walk 

to Point Breeze Restaurant! 

$249,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional Property! Western Exp/Spectacular Sunsets! 

100’ Waterfront! Extraordinary Details-5700’! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Wood Library! 

Custom Kitchen / Granite Peninsula and Butlers Pantry! Media Rm! 

Stunning Foyer - Black Pearl Granite Floor! Tray Ceilings! 2nd flr-3Bdrms + 

Master Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level w/Full Kitchen, Frplaced Rec Rm, 

10x20 Resistance Pool! Large Storage Area w/ Workshop! 10x30’ Deck! 

Private Gardens! Security System! And So Much More!!! 

$1,799,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – 1401 Treasure 

Island! Custom End Unit! Marina/Lake 

Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! Appliances! 

Custom Floor Plan! 

Hardwoods/Marble/Limestone! 2 

Bdrms - Master Bdrm - Master Bath! 

2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! Garage! 

CAir! Gas Heat! CVac! 2 BOAT SLIPS! 

$459,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER LAKE 

Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! 

Western Exposure – Beautiful 

Sunsets! 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! 

Cathedrals! 1.5Baths! Garage! 

$498,900.00 2 Additional 

Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Each 

$249,000.00 

WEBSTER LAKE – 50’ WATER 

FRONT! 2 Lots as One! On the Lake 

3,660', across the Street 10,488’! 

Panoramic Views of North Pond! 

Build Your Dream Home! 

Look Directly Out at the Lake! 

All the Benefits of a Direct Waterfront 

at a Fraction of the Price & Taxes! 

$269,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island - 

Reid Smith Cove! East Facing Colonial 

w/Character & Charm! Ideal 2nd Home 

or Enjoy Year Rd! Fireplaced! 

Hardwoods! 2/3 Bedrooms! 2 Baths! 

Enjoy Music from Neighboring Indian 

Ranch! Spectacular Ever Changing 

Views! $409,900.00 

NEW LISTING 

WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular 

Views Across Middle Pond! 85' 

Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! 

3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! 

Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! 

In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! 

C/Air! And More! 

$749,900.00 

WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare 

Find! Almost New! 8Rm Custom Built! 

All the Extra's! Beautiful Sunrises! 

Quality Throughout! Applianced! 

Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake 

Facing Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! 

Office! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Hydro Air! 

CVac! Expandable 3rd Level! 2 Car 

Garage! Irrigation! 

$749,900.00 

OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, WEBSTER, MASS. 

Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers 

WEBSTER – 2268 sq. ft. 

Raised Ranch in very good 

neighborhood -- cabinet 

kitchen -- dining area 

w/sliders to deck -- living 

room -- three bedrooms -- 

ceramic bath -- lower level 

family room -- hardwoods - 

- replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. 

R/E Tax $1950 $214,900 

REDUCED 

WEBSTER -- 

Charming 19th 

century Cape with 

eat-in kitchen... 

pantry...1st floor 

laundry... dining 

room...4 BR... 2 

baths... wide board 

floors... recent windows and furnace... central location... 

minutes to schools, shopping, highway! 

R/E Tax $1498 $209,900 

WEBSTER – Lovely 

center hall, hip roof 

colonial – eat-in 

kitchen – formal dining 

room – front-toback 

fireplaced living 

room – spacious screened porch – hardwoods – 

garage – convenient to highways, shopping, schools. 

R/E Tax $2048 $259,900 

REDUCED 

DUDLEY – Lovingly maintained and totally 

immaculate Cape in wonderful neighborhood 

– cabinet-packed kitchen – dining 

room – front-to-back living room w/fireplace 

and bow window – two bedrooms – 1.5 

ceramic baths – finished breezeway with 

sliders to deck – new interior paint and carpeting 

– hardwoods – shed – vinyl siding – 

two-car attached garage – nicely landscaped 

1/3 acre. 

R/E $1843 $274,900 

WEBSTER – Classic Custom Ranch on beautifully 

manicured lot offering privacy and convenience. 

Fire-placed living room -- formal dining 

area -- kitchen with breakfast bar -- two bedrooms 

-- ceramic bath -- hardwoods -- finished 

basement with 3/4 bath -- walk-up attic with 

great potential for additional rooms -- front porch 

-- three-season room -- gazebo -- new Buderus 

furnace -- new electric -- new roof -- garage. 

Minutes to beach, highway, schools, stores. 

R/E Tax $2179 Park Avenue $259,900 

943-4900 * 987-8400 

GRANDVIEW ESTATES 

PHASE II PIASTA 

ROAD, DUDLEY 

FIVE 2-ACRE LOTS STILL 

AVAILABLE IN THIS LOVELY 

TEN-LOT 

SUBDIVISION 

Road and utilities completed. 

Great schools, convenient 

commuter, location, low 

taxes. Break ground on your dream home! 

Lots priced at $125,000 and $150,000 

WEBSTER -- Nice 

expandable Cape on 

corner lot in good 

neighborhood -- eat-in 

kitchen -- living room 

-- two bedrooms -- 

screened front porch - 

- recent roof, furnace, 

electric, vinyl siding and windows -- detached one-car 

garage -- gas heat. 

R/E Tax $1338 $169,900 

ON DEPOSIT 

LOT FOR SALE 

WEBSTER -- Half acreplus 

wooded lot with 

town services in street 

-- nicely situated back 

off the road -- minutes 

to highway --REDUCED 

$60,000. 

STERLING REALTY ESTABLISHED 1962 

WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING 

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• Great Location! 1-Level Living features: 

Energy Efficient Design/Construction Materials 

Flexible Floor Plans 

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(X) Condex (M) Multi-Family 

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(T) Townhouse 

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ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE 

SATURDAY, November 1, 2008 

THOMPSON, CT 

103 Willsonville Rd. SF 1-3 $309,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger Christensen 

WEBSTER 

508-769-3823 

3A Concord Ct. D 1-4 From $249,000 ERA Key Realty Services 866-321-6811 

SUNDAY, November 2, 2008 

DOUGLAS 

41 S W Main St SF 1-3 $280,000 ERA Key Realty, Oxford/ 

OXFORD 

Don Malo 508-243-3793 

Thayer Pond Village SF 12-2 $234,000 Owner, 508-987-5410 

1 Elm St. M 1:30-3:30 $179,000 ERA Key, Oxford 508-987-9422 

38 Watch St M 11-1 229,900 ERA Key, Oxford 508-987-9422 

SPENCER 

105 S Spencer Rd SF 10-2 $359,900 Toomey-Lovett, Inc./ 

WEBSTER 

Bruce Martin 508-523-0114 

3A Concord Ct. D 1-4 From $249,000 ERA Key Realty Services 866-321-6811 

JUST LISTED! 

Auburn-$203,000.! 

The 1st time offered! 

3 BR country Cape w/att. Gar., 

picket fence & Flag! 

Fenced .3 ac. yard! 

25’ FR, LR w/coal stove, 

23’ Master BR on 1st flr.! 

A lot of house for a little $! 

JUST LISTED 

Douglas-$203,500.! 

20 yrs. young, 8 Rm., 

4 BR, 1.5 Bath, 

2466 sq. ft. Col. on 2.75 ac.; 

fpld. FR; hdwd. flrs.; 

sliders off din. area to lg. deck! 

As Is! 

Terrific Value! 

11/2 OPEN HOUSE! 

Douglas-$280,000.! 

Open 1-3; take Main St. 

to 41 SW Main St.! 

Spotless 6 Rm., 3 BR, 2 Bath 

Ranch; heated Gar. w/work 

area; AG pool, huge deck; 

2.49 acres! Fpld. LR; lge. den, 

LL FR w/bar; 3 season porch! 

Here’s a place you’ll love to 

call YOUR Home! 

NICE MULTI! 

Dudley-$239,900.! 

Quality 3 Fam.-pristine 

condtion; many updates: 

new boiler, updated electric, 

replacement windows, 

remodeled baths, fully appl’d. 

Kits.; plenty of off st. parking; 

manicured, private .32 ac. lot! 

Grow your net worth – 

buy this multi! 

To have your open house 

listed in this directory 

please contact 

Diane @ 

1-508-909-4110 

NO YARDWORK! 11/2 OPEN HOUSE 11/2 OPEN HOUSE! 

JUST LISTED! 

Grafton-$172,500.! 

OK, think about it…you work 

hard, right? So why spend free 

time having to paint a house, 

cut grass, weed gardens? 

Buy this 2 BR, 1.5 Bath Laurel 

Hills Twnhse., & you’ll have 

plenty of free time! Fpld. LR; 

Master w/bath & balcony! 

Relax-own THIS home! 

Oxford-$179,000.! 

Open 1:30-3:30; take 

Main St. to 1 Elm St.! 

Nice 2 Family near Town Center, 

highways! Priv. back yard; 

off-st. parking! Start building 

personal wealth-add this 2 

Family to your Investment 

Portfolio! 

Oxford-$229,900.! 

Open 11-1; take Rt. 56- 

Pleasant-Wells-R. to 38 

Watch St.! 

2 Fam.; completely redone 

from studs out! Nice .27 Ac. 

lot abuts golf course; 

dead-end st.! 

Webster-$274,500.! 

Got horses-see the enormous 

barn, perfect for hobbyist! 

Huge 4 BR, 1.5 Bath Col.; 

4+ Ac., fenced pool, deck; 

1st flr. laundry; recent: roof, 

furn., HW htr., appld., 

eat-in Kit.! Got Stuff? 

Room for everyone & 

everything! 

OPEN HOUSE 

NEW LISTING 

REDUCED 

REDUCED 

JANE AUSTIN 

(860)886-3106 Cell • 860-923-3377 Office 

PUTNAM, CT 

RIVER ROAD 

$329,900 

This well kept cape home is 

located in a Great location 

convenient to hospital and 

all amenities, and offers a 

fireplaced LR, formal dining, 

custom kitchen and so 

much more. Call Jane for information and viewing. 

WEBSTER, MA 

DESLAURIER AVE. 

$195,000 

Great 2 unit investment 

property or owner occupied. 

1st floor unit has 5 rms w/2 

bedrooms plus additional 

rm in basement level. 2nd 

floor unit has 4 rms w/2 

bedrooms plus walk up attic access. Coin operated laundry 

available. Off street parking w/garage and private fenced yard. 

ERA Key Realty Services 

415 MAIN ST., SPENCER, MA 

(866) 724-9044 Toll-Free! 

Visit our website www.ERAKey.com (Click on Spencer) 

Oxford $275,000. 

Duplex! 6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 

1.5 Baths, Laundry, 1400SF In 

Each Unit! Wood Floors, 

Tile Baths, Currently Rented at 

$1300. Per month! 

A Great Opportunity to Live in 1 

and Have the Tenant Help Pay 

the Mortgage! 

1 Year Home Warranty! 

Spencer $185,000. 

5 Room, 3 Bedroom Former 

Schoolhouse on over 1 Acre of 

Woodsy Privacy! Front to Back 

Living Room w/woodstove, 

eat in kitchen, 2 Bedrooms on 

1st Floor with a good sized 

master on 2nd! Updated Roof, 

Septic & Electrical! 

Wonderful Country Area! 

MORTGAGE $$ IS STILL 

AVAILABLE! 

We Have All Heard About the 

$700 BILLION Bailout… 

Now that the Feds Control 

Freddie, Fannie, FHA & VA, 

Financing can be had for as little 

as 3% down for Qualified Buyers. 

THERE IS MORTGAGE 

MONEY AVAILABLE! 

Call Us Today for Information! 

Webster $156,817. 

Currently a 2 Family but Open 

1 door on the 2nd Floor and 

Have a Large Single Family! 

Over 2250SF! Updates Include 

Recent Gas Furnace, 

Replacement Windows, Delead 

Certificate in Hand! Town Water 

& Sewer, 2 Car Garage! $1000. 

Towards Heat with Accepted 

Offer! Wow! 

Spencer $279,900. 

Affordable New Construction! 

1700+SF Split! 7 Rooms, 

3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths! 

Gas Heat, Granite Counters, 

Maple or Oak Cabinets, 

Hardwoods, Tile, Finished 

Basement, 2 Car Garage 

Town Water & Sewer! 

Johnston & Associates 

Leicester $249,900. 

Well Cared For Vintage 

Colonial! 7 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 

1.5 Baths, Over 1700SF! 

Great Layout for Entertaining! 

Over 1/2 Acre, Updates Include 

Siding, Furnace, Electric, 

Windows & Side Porch! 

Detached 2 Car Garage, 


North Brookfield $149,900. 

Remodeled Colonial with 7 

Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 

Over 1200SF!! Updates Include, 

New Roof, Siding, Windows, 

Electrical wiring & Service, 

Heating system, plumbing & 

Flooring! Updated bath & 

Kitchen! Over 3/4 Acre Lot, 


Jane Austin, Realtor ® 

PUTNAM, CT 

GROVELAND AVE. 

$175,000 

Multi-family with two units. 

One unit has 5 rooms w/2 

brs. Second unit has 9 rms. 

Both units have front and 

rear porches. 

DANIELSON CT. 

BREAKNECK HILL RD. 

15+ acres $150,000 

Land has been perc tested and will 

have a long driveway and lots 

of privacy. 

Call Jane for info. 

BRIMFIELD. SAT – 10/25 – 12-2 PM. 

Lovingly maintained 3 BR Split Entry 

with updates galore! Newer roof, landscaping, 

hardwood floors, bathrooms…Come 

see for yourself! 

$275,000. Carol Allard Vancil. 

SPENCER. Lovely condo w/ 3 floors of 

living space. Nicely maintained, 2 BR, 

move in condition. Eligible for 

ExpressPath Financing. $199,900. Ask 

for Priscilla. 

NEW LISTING 

WARREN. Own this large 4 bedroom 

colonial and renovate your heart away! 

House needs many updates, but could 

be brought back to life with hard work! 

Centrally located. $64,900. Carol 

Allard Vancil. 

Oxford, MA $295,000 

Finally the home you've been holding out for! 

Gorgeous young custom Full-Dormer Cape with all 

the things you NEED & WANT; cathedral ceilings, 

1st floor master & huge master bath w/Jacuzzi. 

Maple Kitchen is bright & airy. All natural woodwork. 

Energy efficient heating & cooling system. 

Finished walk-out basement. Great country neighborhood 

only 2 miles to Rte 395. 

Jennifer Burlingame 

Broker/Owner 

Phone: 508-943-3005 

www.MyOrbitRealty.com 

RESIDENTIAL 

BROKERAGE 

Leicester, MA $250,000 

Waterfront on Burncoat Pond! This home is situated 

in a great neighborhood on a dead-end street! 

This year-round home is bright & airy with stunning 

wood trim, doors & floors. Great open-floor 

concept that leads out to a deck with panoramic 

water views. Master is on the 2nd floor which overlooks 

the water. Fish, swim & boat from your own 

home! Vacation all year round @ an affordable 

price! Close to Rte 9! 

Licensed in 

CT. & MA 

Names you know,... 

people you trust 

JO-ANN SZYMCZAK, CRS, GRI, SRES 508- 943-7669 

CONNIE NEDOROSCIK, REALTOR 508-949-3205 

View www.joannsoldmyhouse.com 

Buy Now! Seller Incentives Available 

DUDLEY! $189,900 

DUDLEY - $259,900 

ON 

DEPOSIT 

OAKHAM. 3 season cottage on Dean Pond, 

a full recreation lake. 150' of frontage 

makes it a great quiet & private spot. Needs 

some TLC, but definitely worth it! 

$159,900. Dennis Bottcher. 

STURBRIDGE. What a great buy! 4 BR 

colonial on nice flat lot off Fiske Hill! FR 

w/ cathedrals, fieldstone FP, gourmet 

kitchen…more! $444,900. Paul 

Bouvier. 

NEW LISTING 

WARREN. Why pay rent when you can 

own for less? 2 BR condo in small 

complex. New paint, new carpet, new 

kitchen cabinets. Finished basement. 

ExpressPath financing. $62,900. 

Priscilla. 

SOUTHBRIDGE $215,000 

MOTIVATED 

SELLER!! 

• Well Maintained 

• 6 RM 3 BR Cape 

• Heated Breezeway 

• HW • FR • Country Kitchen 

• Great Location 

• Convenient Location 

63 Dudley Hill Road 128 N. Woodstock Road 

SOUTHBRIDGE. 2 family, located directly 

behind library. Good income producer 

for this in-town location. Property does 

need some TLC, being sold as is. 

$104,900. Priscilla. 

STURBRIDGE. Beautiful setting for this 

3 BR Ranch with quality throughout. 

Gourment kitchen, cathdral LR/DR w/ 

double FP. $318,500. Cindy Sowa 

Forgit. 

REDUCED 

WEBSTER. Decent 3-family in good 

area. 2 units have been redone, 3rd has 

been started. 1st floor formerly used as 

2 store fronts. Priced below assessed 

value. Being sold as is. $129,900. 

Dick or Jerry. 

NO CLOSING 

COSTS 

• 3 BR • Fireplace • Cathedrals 

• New Solar Hot Water System 

• Private Wooded Lot 

• Oversized Garage w/loft 

159 Pierpont Road 

To advertise in our Real Estate Section, 

please call your 

local sales representative. 1-800-367-9898 

SOUTHBRIDGE. Rare opportunity to own 8- 

unit property! 4 family, 3 family and retail 

shop. Close to downtown. Many improvements, 

incl. new porches, much updated 

electrical, some new heating systems… 

Good off street parking. $279,900. Harry 

Fontana. 

REDUCED 

WARE. Privacy galore in this young 3- 

4 BR Cape on almost 2 acres. Needs 

interior re-decorating. 1st floor MBR. 

Attached garage. Picturesque hilltop 

location. Being sold “as is”. $197,900. 

Dick or Jerry. 

REDUCED 

WOODSTOCK, CT. Your own private 

spring fed 1 acre pond! 9 acres with 

this 3 BR, 2 bath raised ranch in great 

condition, set well back from road! Has 

separate cabin w/ FP. Screened porch 

by pond. $239,900. Paul Bouvier. 

HERITAGE PARK 

WARREN $69,900 

Unbelievable 2 br, 2 bath, double 

wide home. Pr. yd, yr. round 

sunroom to relax in or entertain. 

Lg. Master w/full bath/walkin. All 

appliances incl. Call listing agent 

for appt. 

Debbie Campanale 

deb@TeamCampanale.com 

508-769-6950 

1286 Main St. • Leicester, MA 

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• THE VILLAGER • 5 

2 Maple Avenue 

Shrewsbury, MA 01545 

www.NewEnglandMoves.com 

OPEN HOUSE 

SAT 1-3 

NEW PRICE 

Inger Christensen 

508/769-3823 

508/365-3561 

THOMPSON, CT - WOW! $299,900 

Skillfully crafted w/ cherry, granite, 

hdwds, frplc, trey ceil, skylts, deck. 

103 Wilsonville Road 

Rt 395, Ex. 100. Take rt, go 1.5 mi. to #103 

WEBSTER - $549,900 

Stately 14 rm Coln, Land good to 

build condos, live here, make an 

investment. 

46 Myrtle Avenue 

Main St, Church Ct to Myrtle 

WEBSTER - $239,900 

Sunny 1547 sf Colonial, open foyer, 

hdwd flrs, firpl, 3 season rm, lots of 

updates, lge level yard 

69 Park Ave. 

Rt. 395S x-2 right @ light, left to Park Ave. 

THOMPSON , CT - $249,900 

Lge Cape w/4RM apt 2nd flr. 3BR, 

2BA, new kitch & heat, deck, 

garages, ctry setting. 

7 Walker Rd. 

Rt. 197 in Dudley to Walker Rd. 

THOMPSON, CT - $359,900 

Younger 4br coln, ctry setting, 40 ft 

farmer’s prch, open foyer, xtra cabs, 

granite ctops, gar 

433 East Thompson Rd 

395S, X-1, left Sanddam 

WOODSTOCK,CT - $149,900 

Beautiful 968 SF Townhouse w/view, 

5rm, 1.5ba, all new cabinets & 

Hdwd & tile flrs, deck 

449 Dugg Hill Rd 

Rt 197 to Dugg Hill Rd 

Elaine Armstrong 

508/353-1932 

508/365-4022 

NEW PRICE 

MAKE OFFER! 

WATERFRONT 

3-FAMILY 

NEW PRICE! 

To view these properties please visit 

www.IngerC.com 

WEBSTER - $144,900 

Grandma’s Cottage, 7 RM, 4 BR, 

eat-in kitc, hdwd LR w/bay window, 

fenced yard, pkg. 

12 Brookline St. 

Rt. 12, Mechanic to Brookline 

WEBSTER - $699,900 

The best waterfront home on Middle 

Pond! 3BR, 3BA w/full in-law. 

Screened porch, deck, bar, 4 docks! 

131 Birch Island Road 

Rt 193 (Thompson Rd.) to Birch Island 

WEBSTER - $199,900 

Sunny 1547 sf 5 Yr young Splitentry, 

open flr plan, 3BR, 3BA, sliders 

to deck, yard. Close to Rt 395. 

21 Brown’s Brook Rd. 

Rt. 16, Lower Gore, Community Rd. 

WEBSTER - $539,900 

Fabulous year-round waterfront home on 

South Pond, open fl plan, hot tub, 

Firepl, sunrm, more 

36 Black Point Rd 

Rte 193S, Sanddam, Indian Inn, S.Shore 

WEBSTER - $274,900 

3-family, hdwds, walk-out basement, 

2-car gar. New furnaces, 

all new windows, more! 

6 Boyden St. 

WEBSTER - $299,900 

Beautiful 8 RM Colonial on 1 acre 

level lot, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 

2-car garage, frplc, patio. 

89 Upper Gore Road 

Rte. 395 x-2, straight at light, 1st left. 

Specializing in: 

Fort Myers & Cape Coral • Land 

Single & Multi-Family • Gated Communities 

55 & Older Communities • Condos 

Licensed in Florida and Massachusetts 

Brenda Ryan 

Broker- 

Owner 

Dot Aucoin 

Broker/ 

Realtor 

98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 

Now offering rental services 

$7500 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS 

Sturbridge: GREAT HOME WITH 

LOTS OF SPACE FOR THE $$$! 

1400sf on first floor which includes 

20 x 22 great room! Kitchen with 

loads of counter space & kitchen 

island! 1 acre of level open yard! 2 

tiered deck! Finished lower level for 

added space. $229,900. 

Southbridge: Nice 3 family ready for 

immediate rental! 5 rooms 2 bedrooms 

each floor. Natural wood 

moldings & hardwood floors! Eat in 

kitchen. Dining room, office, den or 

3rd bedroom (no closet). Each floor 

has its own shed. Updated furnace. 

1 car garage. Level yard. Walking 

distance to town. $155,000. 

Melissa 

Cournoyer 

Hilli 

Mary Jo 

Demick 

Spiro 

Thomo 

Vivian 

Marrero- 

Doros 

Southbridge: TOP CONDITION & TOP 

LOCATION! Truly impressive home! 7 

rooms 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths. 1st 

floor great room added 7 years ago 

with vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, 

gas fireplace. Front to back master 

bedroom. Formal dining room. Eat in 

kitchen. Gorgeous back yard-level & 

professionally landscaped! 1 car 

garage. Huge shed. $269,900. 

Southbridge: A LOT OF HOUSE 

FOR THE $$$! 6 rooms 4 bedrooms 

2 baths! Full dormered 

Cape! Hardwood floors, updated 

furnace. Updated electrical! 

Garage. Shed. Yard. Commuters 

right off Rt 169 near Charlton 

line-$159,900! 

Debra 

Nordby- 

Rivera 

OPEN HOUSE 

12-2PM • SUN 

Debbie 

Thomo 

Joan 

Lacoste 

Help 

Our 

Economy, 

Buy A 

House! 

www.aucoinryanrealty.com 

Southbridge: TO BE BUILT! ENERGY 

STAR HOME! 7 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 

1/2 baths. 2200sf. Fully applianced. 

Sliders to 10 x 12 deck. $369,999. 

Only 22 lots. Impressive cul-de-sac 

w/3 magnificent homes already custom 

built! Sturbridge side of town! 

Model home available for viewing. 

Lots start at $99,900. Your plans or 

ours. Financing available! 

Southbridge: Nice Nice 4 bedroom 

Ranch on dead end street! Enclosed 

front porch! Great eat in kitchen! 

Updated furnace! Lovely yard. PRI- 

VATE! Move in condition! Available 

immediately. Owner’s downsized! 

$179,900! 

Directions:Main to West to Dennison 

to Beech to #83 Hudson. 

BROOKFIELD MEADOWS 

One of the most sought after 55+ manufactured 

home communities in all of Massachusetts. 

Like new 2 BR, 2 full baths. Open 

floor plan, vaulted ceilings, applianced 

kitchen. A steal at $139,900. 

CALL TODAY! (508) 450-7919 

Key Realty 

Services 

Don Malo 

508-243-3793 

Open House Sun. 1-3 

Douglas 41 S W Main 

2.4 A. 3 bedroom ranch, well maintained. 

$280,000 - $26,000 under assessed 

offers presented Mon 6pm 

Don Malo 508-243-3793 ERA Key Realty Services 

ABSOLUTE SALE 

1.3 Acre Scenic House Lot 

Upper Gore Rd. Webster, Ma. 

Inc. Well- Septic Design, 

Extensive Views a must see 

isoldmyhouse.com 

508-281-7400 

Gold Ad #147894 

OPEN HOUSE NOVEBER 2 • 12-2 

THAYER POND VILLAGE, OXFORD •4WOODCREST DR. 

$234,000 

OPEN HOUSE 

Sun. 10-12 

105 S. Spencer Rd. 

2 bedroom 2 full baths 

3 floor townhouse, granite 

kitchen, AC, Central vac, 

fireplace, attached garage 

excellent condition, walk 

out from lower level to 

pond. Not a drive by. 

Best location in TPV. 

Pets welcome. 

Leave message, 

508-987-5410 

SPENCER: Large 10 room ranch on over 3 acres 

with attached 2-car garage. Inlaw suite with kitchen, 

full bath and separate entry. 30x40 detached garage 

in back. Close to major routes. Motivated Seller. 

$10,000 back at closing. $359,900 

Bruce Martin • 508-523-0114 

Toomey-Lovett, Inc 

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Ann Marie 

Sorensen 

REDUCED 

TERRIFIC CONDO 

Danielle 

Therrien 

AUBURN: Pristine 2 BR, 1.5 ba, 

Condo in Pond View Complex. 15’ LL 

family room, designated parking for 

2! REDUCED! $168,500 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN 11-1PM 

12 FAIRFIELD DRIVE 

DUDLEY: New to Market! Spacious 

2700+ sf. home, 2 full and 2 half baths, 

eat-in kitchen w/ Corian, hardwoods, 

fplcd FR, 2 tiered deck. $379,900 

Helen 

Vangsness 

BANK FORECLOSURE 

Maher Real Estate 

508-832-5831 Auburn 1-800-563-7019 

www.century21maher.com • C21maher@aol.com 

Licensed in MA&CT 

Ronald 

Garabedian 

Anne 

Coulson 

DOUGLAS: Oversized 3 BR raised 

ranch on 1+ acre lot! Finished LL, 

family room, fully appl. kitchen, 

large detatched garage! $209,900. 

UXBRIDGE: 2 bedroom cottage, open 

spacious living room, formal dining, 

Lower level is 3/4 finished. Great 

wrap-around porch. 1 car garage! 

$239,900. 

Maryann 

Johnson 

WATERFRONT 

2 FAMILY 

Judy 

Empie 

CHARLTON: “Waterfront”. Beautiful 

4BR, 2.5BA Colonial on Baker Pond! 

Applc’d kitchen, hardwoods, walk-out 

fin. L.L.! A beauty! $339,900 

WEBSTER-Very nice vinyl-sided 2 

family w/2 br's each fl. Fully applc'd, 

1st fl new kitchen w/center isle and 

brkfst area. Adorable! Off st parking..2 

driveways. $194,900 

Janice 

Ward 

Inquire About 

our 100% 

Financing Homes! 

Sandra Loughlin 

Owner/Manager 

508-769-2605 

Joyce Johnson 

Owner/Broker 

508-958-1742 

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Diane 

Pacevicz 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN 1:30-3PM 

656 WORCESTER ST. 

GOT A HOUSE 

FOR SALE? 

Franny 

Gaudette 

SOUTHBRIDGE: Lovely Contemporary 

Colonial in country setting! Applcd. Cherry 

cabineted kitch. Sunken LR w/cathdrls. 

Huge Deck w/view! Pool! $289,900 

SOUTHBRIDGE: Brand new, top quality 2 

BR, 1.5 ba, 2 story condo! Granite and 

fully appl. kitchen peninsula, gas fireplace, 

Central air, large walk-out basement! 

Reduced! $199,000 

Anne 

Greenberg 

TOWNHOUSE 

4+ GARAGES 

Lorraine 

Jankowski 

Sue 

Kusz 

OXFORD: Reduced!t. Nice 3BR, 1.5 

bath end unit townhouse w/full basement, 

small 5 unit complex, small pets 

welcome. Just Reduced! $147,000 

CHARLTON-Lovely 4 BR, 2 Ba 

Cape on 1.8 acres! New windows/roof, 

finished L.L. 4+ 

Garages! $310,000 

Chic 

Beland 

Elie 

Kahale 

••• CONDOS ••• 

Auburn - 2 BR, 1.5 bath! $178,900 

Oxford - “Thayer Pond”- 1 BR. 

$99,900 and up 

Oxford- Meadowbrook Court - 

3 BR, 1.5 Ba. $147,000 

Worcester - 2 BR, 1 Ba. $119,000 

EXPERIENCED 

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Looking for more 

support? 

More Business? 

Call Sandy Loughlin 

508-832-5831 X12 

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VILLAGER REAL ESTATE 

PRICED TO SELL! 

East Brookfield 

Multi-Gabled Colonial 

3 Br, 2 1/2 bath home with bonus 

room above garage, 2,600 Sq. Ft. Tile 

and hardwoods, granite countertops. 

Hydro-air system with Buderus furnace. 

Close to Sturbridge line and all 

major routes $339,900 

508-885-1071 

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL 

ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION 

Monday, November 3, 2008 at 12:00 pm 

Dudley - Colonial 

• 19 Susan Drive 

• 21,232 Sf Lot 

• 2,971 Sf Gr Living Area 

• 9 Rms, 4 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths 

TERMS: $5,000.00 cash or certified check at the time and 

place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days 

at the law offices of Attorney for the Mortgagee. 

Mortgage Ref, Book 35105, Page 196 Worcester Registry, dated 

11/17/04. 

Auctioneer makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information contained herein 

THE JUMPP COMPANY, AUCTIONEER 

CHELMSFORD (978)250-1540 Mass License #711 

www.jumppcompany.com 

Quaboag Valley 

Real Estate 

North Brookfield: Pristine 1 1/2 story 3/br, 1.5/ba 

Colonial on almost 2 acres, relax on the beautiful 

farmer’s porch or entertain on the lovely deck overlooking 

fields & pasture. Enjoy the warmth & comfort of 

the sunken LR with gas fireplace, Andersen windows 

throughout, many custom details. $240,000 Call Kris 

Casucci at 508-784-0655 

West Brookfield: Exquisite Custom Tri-Level Raised 

Ranch w/beach right & water view on Lake Wickaboag, 

One of kind home w/3/bdrs, 2/ba, custom oak kitchen, 

granite tops, oak hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, oversized 

26X36 garage, in-ground pool w/patio & a 24’ deck, 

landscaped yard & gardens. $349,000 Call Kathleen 

Cembura 508-847-8416 

Warren: Pristine Colonial home on a nice country 

road, 3/bdrd, 2 full baths, open floor plan LR w/FP, eat 

in kitchen w/large breakfast bar, formal DR w/wainscoating, 

1st floor laundry, large master suite w/ walk in 

closet, farmer’s porch, 2 car attached garage, great commuter 

location w/privacy. $259,900 Call Michelle 

Terry 508-735-8744 

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BROOKFIELD, MA 01506 

508-867-4555 

Spencer: Vintage 1 1/2 story 3/br farmhouse situated 

on a beautiful corner lot in quiet South Spencer. Various 

renovations over the years include large eat-in kitchen, 

deck & operating systems. wood & coal stove included, 

optional 4th & 5th Br or office. Perfect house for a 1st 

time buyer $185,000 Call Call Kris Casucci at 508- 

784-0655 

Warren: Hilltop Showplace-Brand new 3/br, 2.5/ba 

Colonial on almost 3 acres. Oversized LR w/gas FP, 

Bella Maple hardwood floors, ceramic tile, open floor 

plan on main level, master suite w/walk in closet & private 

bath, 2nd floor laundry, 2 car attached garage, private 

deck w/beautiful views. $299,900 Call lisa Caron 

at 508-784-0679. 

Spencer: Beautifully maintained raised Ranch with 

3/br, located on a dead end street, minutes away from 

major routes, landscaped yard w/perennial gardens & 

babbling brook. Home has plenty of storage, finished 

area down stairs, laundry room & 2 fireplaces, one with 

a wood/coal stove. Must see!! $224,900 Call Danielle 

Mann at 508-784-0682 

ONE 

ConradAllen.com 

FOR RENT 

Southbridge Brand new raised ranch, 

cathedral ceilings in kitch, dining area, LR,. 

Ceramic tile w/medallion in the foyer, 

ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathroom. 

You cannot find a brand new home with all 

these extras anywhere in Worcester 

County. Energy efficient home. Ready now! 

$1100 Rent. 

Dudley Million dollar view accents this custom 

built immaculate Cape on dead end road. 

First floor Master bdrm w/ master ba. Large 

deck w/ hot tub. Lovely inground pool w/ 

cabana. Ideal for entertaining and of course 

the kids. Over and acre manicured grounds. 

Only 25 min. to Worcester without being isolated. 

This is a must to show. $359,900 

Douglas Are you looking for a large 4 BR 

home for a small price? Almost 2400 sq ft 

of living area. A first floor family room that 

is 20x12 with sliders to a deck. There is 

another 1000 sq ft of living area in the 

basement. The outside wall in this finished 

basement has windows and walk-out door. 

Compare this stunning value with others of 

comparable size and age. Excellent value! 

$359,900 

Conrad Allen 

Agent 

508-400-0438 

Thompson Immaculate 3 yr young 3-4 BR, 2 full 

BA cape. 2352 sq ft home - 1st floor consists of an 

open fl plan, KIT., LR and DR, 1 BR Full BA and lg 

office. 2nd floor has 3 spacious BRs, custom BA, 

tons of storage & closet space. Full heated basement 

w/room for expansion. Enjoy wooded view 

while relaxing in the jacuzzi. Many walking/bike 

trails to West Thompson Lake. $319,900 

THEY DUG 

EVERYWHERE TO FIND 

JIMMY HOFFA. 

APPARENTLY, THEY WERE DIGGING 

IN THE WRONG PLACE. 



Dudley $159,900 Like new: New roof, 

vinyl siding, Thermopane Windows. New 

energy efficient forced hot air furnace 

w/new gas water heater. New ceramic 

tile in kit., ba & utility room. Ideal starter 

or retirement home. Bring the kids & furniture 

& be in for the holidays. 

Aggressively priced to sell quickly. 

Webster Super opportunity to own a 3 bedroom 

ranch at a bargain price. Walk to 

Webster Lake Beach. Basement has semi -finished 

rooms. New floor coverings just 

installed through out. New Carpeting and 

vinyl flrs. Oversized two car garage. Ideal for 

workshop or storage. Large deck ideal for 

cookouts. $179,900 

AROUND THE REGION 

Work begun to keep dam secure 

NEW SENSORS BEING INSTALLED 



U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

(ACOE) personnel are installing new 

testing equipment they say will help 

maintain the stability and security of 

Westville Dam. 

The dam in Southbridge holds, 

under normal conditions, the 11-foot 

deep, 23-acre conservation pool at the 

foot of Westville Lake in Southbridge 

and Sturbridge. 

Westville is part of a six-dam network 

along the major rivers in the 

Thames River Basin. The Westville 

Lake Recreation Area attracts visitors 

near and far, serving as the site of, 

among other things, the popular 

annual River Race and Duck Pluck, 

which draws hundreds of people — 

young and old. 

At full capacity, the Westville Dam 

is able to hold water 55 feet deep 

across a 913-acre surface area, providing 

flood protection for Southbridge 

and Dudley, as well as Putnam, 

Danielson, Jewett City and Norwich, 

Conn. 

The dam was built by the ACOE in 

1962 in response to major flooding 

caused by hurricanes in the 1930s and 

1950s. 

Beginning last week, and continuing 

on through the next two, ACOE 

mechanical engineers Chris Scabia 

and Andy McAvoy are working at 

Westville Dam to get 10 new sensors 

up and running, that will monitor the 

temperature and pressure at the surface 

of the water behind the dam. 

“It’s common to measure the pressure 

in an earthen dam for the safety 

and integrity of the dam itself,” 

Scabia said. 

“We’re monitoring it to determine 

the degree of seepage and where it 

is,” said ACOE project manager Keith 

Beecher. 

The sensors, which reach the water 

level through borings drilled in the 

top of the dam, are attached to data 

collection stations strategically located 

throughout the top of the dam, 

installed three months ago. 

The data collection stations, which 

are fully self sustaining — run on 

solar energy — send hourly reports 

on the dam, via a government satellite 

to the ACOE facility in Concord, 

where the information is closely monitored 

for drops in temperature or 

spikes pressure, which may indicate 

seepage through the dam. 

Scabia’s own invention, the ACOE 

currently has 500 data collection stations 

working on more than 30 dams 

across the commonwealth. 

McAvoy explained that the electronic 

censors and data collection stations 

have assumed the once very dangerous 

job of manually testing water levels, 

which had to be done all year 

round up to just three years ago. 

Once all of the sensors are installed 

into the dam, the water in the conservation 

pool will be drawn down as the 

first step in a battery of tests that will 

ensure the censors’ accuracy during 

extreme weather conditions. 

Beech said the drawdown will most 

likely happen this week. Scabia said 

people can expect to see noticeably 

lower water levels on either 

Thursday or Friday. 

While the water is down, the dam 

will be examined for any areas of perforation. 

“When we drain it, we’re just going 

to look at anything that might indicate 

seepage,” Scabia explained. 

In the event that any points of 

weakness are located, Beecher said, 

“We’re going to analyze the data and 

see what we need to do.” 

If any repairs are necessary, Scabia 

said, either a wet drying grout or concrete 

will be used to prevent any further 

damage. The other option for the 

ACOE should seepage be located, 

would be to place a pool restriction on 

the dam, which would only allow a 

specifically determined amount of 

water to be retained by the dam. 

Scabia said the severity of the problem 

and location of the dam are typically 

what determine the priority status 

for various repair projects, 

although Scabia does not think any of 

that will be necessary at Westville. 

“We don’t expect to find anything 

because we’re not having any significant 

problems,” he said. 

Following the drawdown, Scabia 

said the conservation pool will experience 

approximately a week of being 

completely dry before it is filled past 

its average water level to 20 feet, again 

to test the accuracy of the new censors. 

All in all, Scabia said the water levels 

on both sides of Westville Dam 

should return to normal within two 

weeks, barring any major setbacks 

during the drawdown process. 

News staff writer Christopher 

Tanguay may be reached at (508) 909- 

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

Shawn Kelley photos 

Chris Scabia of the Army Corps of Engineers makes sure that newly installed sensors are 

working correctly. 

Newly installed sensors at Westville Dam. 

MAKING A DISCOVERY 

CHARLTON — Charlton resident 

Scott Merrill, second 

from left, along with friends 

and business associates Robert 

Murray, left, of Hingham, Bill 

Angelosanto, second from 

right, of Stoneham, and Steve 

Hurley, right, of Marion recently 

participated in the American 

Cancer Society's third annual 

Hope Lodge Boston 

Invitational at the Kittansett 

Club in Marion. 

The group represented Bond 

Brothers Inc., which served as 

the Eagle sponsor of the event. 

The event raised funds to benefit 

the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge 

Center in Boston, a program of 

the American Cancer Society. 

Frederick J. Hussey, First Vice 

President, UBS Financial 

Services, Inc., and Kevin 

Bannan, Vice President, of CLI 

Graphics in Norwell served as 

tournament co-chairs. 

The American Cancer 

Society will open the 

AstraZeneca Hope Lodge 

Center in fall 2008. It will be 

located at 125 South 

Courtesy photo 

Charlton resident supports 

ACS Invitational 

Huntington Ave. and will serve 

as a home away from home for 

cancer patients needing to travel 

to Boston from across New 

England or across the country 

to receive their outpatient 

treatments. The Lodge will 

serve more than 1,500 guests 

each year with free lodging, a 

supportive environment, and 

important services to assist 

those affected by cancer during 

their treatment. The Lodge will 

also provide space for outreach 

into underserved neighborhoods, 

bringing American 

Cancer Society programs and 

information to the community. 

For more information, or to 

participate in the fourth annual 

Hope Lodge Boston 

Invitational scheduled for Oct. 

5, 2009, contact the American 

Cancer Society at 

1.800.ACS.2345 or visit 

www.cancer.org/hopelodgebostoninvitational. 

— Submitted by Rose 

Murphy, Communications 

Associate, American Cancer 

Society 

Ellen Harasimowicz courtesy 

photo 

STURBRIDGE — 

Shrewsbury Montessori 

Sixth-Year students didn’t 

let fall showers dampen 

their enthusiasm for living 

history at a recent weeklong 

Discovery Camp session 

at Old Sturbridge 

Village. The students, 

who are from Charlton, 

Holden, Princeton and 

Shrewsbury, dressed in 

authentic clothing, 

apprenticed with the 

Village craftsmen, harvested 

vegetables and 

cooked a hearthside 

meal. And they learned 

that umbrellas were definitely 

in use by the 

1830s.

OCTOBER, 29, 2008 

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010 FOR SALE 

$149 Each 

Or Best Offer 

Kenmore 10,000 BTU 

Air Conditioner 

Imperial Commercial 

Heavy-Duty Freezer 

Solid Pine Bunk Bed Set 

508-234-2387 

(3) 8’ Insulated 

Sliding Glass 

Doors 

White Frames. Insulating 

Glass In Perfect Condition. 

$150 Each 

6’ Insulated Sliding 

Glass Door 

White Frame. Insulating 

Glass In Perfect Condition. 

$100 

508-248-5993 

(3) Twin White 

Laminate Beds 

w/Underdrawer Storage, 

Headboards & Nightstands. 

$200 All 

(2) Twin Canopy White 

French Provincial Beds. 

2 Bureaus, Nightstand, 

Lingerie Chest, w/Green 

Lingerie Chest. 

$250 All 

508-892-4982 

2006 Scooter 

50cc, Yellow With Cover & 

Battery Charger. 

$650 

508-943-5091 

010 FOR SALE 

1996 Tigershark 

Two-Seat Jetski 

& Trailer 

$1275 

Andersen 3-Panel Middle 

Swing Patio Door. New. 

$550 

5-Phone Executone Office 

Telephone System 

$450 

6-Outlet NetworkPro 

U.P.S., $100 

New 17” Compaq Monitor. 

Sealed Box, $50 

Antique Stainless-Steel 

Milkcan, $25 

New Tennis Court Net $50 

Antique Singer Sewing 

Machine, $50 

IBM Selectric Typewriter 

& Table, $100 

508-461-9097 

2 Couches 

85” Long, Like New. 

With Throw Pillows. 

$250 (Both) 

4 Subaru WRX Wheels 

Like New! Tires Included 

(P205 55 R16) 

$350 For Set 

508-248-5531 

2 Pianos 

Both in excellent condition 

and tuned, Price includes 

move to 1st floor location in 

Worcester County. Please 

call 508-885-3705 

1-800-536-5836 

010 FOR SALE 

20 Foot Dual Axel 

Flat Bed Trailer 

Medium Duty. 2500 GVW 

All Newly Rebuilt. $899 

OBO 

508-769-2351 

200+ Music CD’s 

$8.00 each or 10 for $75. No 

rap. Email your want list: 

sonofsam@verizon.net 

Craftsman Miter Box with 

back saw. This is not cheap 

plastic. $65.00. 

Call (508)943-7215 

2006 Jazzy Select 

Motorized 

Wheelchair 

In great condition. $1900 or 

best offer. 

Call (508)892-1908 

2008 Youth Easton 

Stealth CNT 

Baseball Bat 

30”/21 oz. -9 

Never Used, Paid $250 

Will Take $150 

Oriental Rug 

In Great Condition, 5’3” x 

7’8”. Black, Burgundy, 

Gold & Green. $40 

Call 508-234-2647 

4 Brand New 

Uniroyal Tires 

P215/60R16. With wheels 

and hubcaps. Goes to 2008 

Pontiac G6. Asking $250. 

Call (508)949-1348 

3-Year Old Formal 

Living Room 

Couch 

Blue & Gold. 

Matching Wingback 

Chair Included. 

$400 

508-832-7414 

35MM Camera 

Pentax K-1000 

with assortment of lenses 

2 electronic flashes, and 

many other accessories. 

Sell all for $395. 

Also, Kodak DC 215 Zoom 

digital camera, $45. 

Call (508)943-5954 or 

days (508)943-7704 

4 Spartan All 

Season Tires 

Size 185-65R-15. Used only 

10K miles, paid $280, will 

sell $140. 

Call (508)765-9049 

after 4:30pm 

4x8 Open Trailer 

Newly done over. Asking 

$525. 

Call (508)885-5560 

5 Piece Sectional 

with 5 Recliners 

Cocoa brown $500/BO. 

Matching love seat/sofa bed 

$150/BO. 2 end tables & 

coffee tables $150/BO. 

Call (508)347-7763 

6 Shaper Bits 

Never used w/factory 

coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT 

FOR HAND ROUTER. 

$185.00 

Delta Lathe 

Reproducer 

Fits 12" & 14" Delta 

Lathes $450 

Backpack 

Never Used 

$100 

Call (508)943-7215 

6000 BTU A/C 

$50 

Stationary Bike With Weights 

$100 

Stereo With Speakers $50 

Call 508-278-7958 

8’ Fisher Plow 

Old stlye off 1995 F-250. 

Frame & Hydraulics included. 

$750 or best offer. 

Call Jeff @ 

(978)857-0305 

Air Hockey Table 

7 Feet Long, $100 

Beveled Glass Coffee And 

End Table Set 

Contemporary Style, $100 

Grey Contemporary 

Coffee Table 

$30 

All In Excellent Condition 

508-987-2502 

Antique Red 

Vermont Casting 

Gas Heater 

Excellent Condition. 

Asking Price $1700 

Call 508-867-5677 

Or Office 508-755-0972 

010 FOR SALE 

All French Country 

Ethan Allen 

Furniture 

3pc Wall Unit 

Tables -Sofa, Butler, 

End & Nested tables 

Queen-Size 

Couch/Sleep-sofa 

Soft pastel colors 

Leave Message 

508-208-8401 

Can schedule viewing 

on weekends 

Amana Air 

Conditioner 

18,000 btu only used 4 

summers, 2 heavy for me to 

lift. $400 new, sell for $200. 

Ask for Pat, 

(508)885-5542 

Antique Stool 

& Lavatory 

Porcelain Handles. 

(2)Glass Doors For Kitchen 

Cabinet 

2 Solid Wood Doors 

6’8”x32” 

(1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights 

3 Wood Frame Solid 

Glass Door 

24”x50” 

30-Gallon Electric 

Hot-Water Heater 

LP Gas Wall heater 

712-299-5239 

VISIT US ONLINE 

www.towntotownclassifieds.com 

010 FOR SALE 

Antique Tall, 

Mirrored 

Sideboard/ 

Dresser/Foyer 

Piece 

Lovely piece imported 

from Manchester, 

England. Over 100 Years 

Old. Carving, Columns, 

7 Drawers, Serving Area, 

Burl Inlay Detail. Small 

Shelves For Candelabra. 

Appraised At $2400 

74” High x 63” 

Wide x 23” Deep. 

774-230-1763 

508-248-6949 

Email For Photo 

lgkelley@charter.net 

Price Is $1250 

APARTMENT 

LIQUIDATION 

Everything Must Go! 

Furniture 

Men’s Clothing 

Pictures 

Many Miscellaneous 

Items 

No Reasonable 

Offer Refused 

508-949-6425 

010 FOR SALE 

Athena Stereo 

Speakers 

3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent 

quality, fantastic sound. 2 

speakers. Asking $380 

for pair. 

Call (508)341-4659 

Baldwin Piano 


Asking $750 

508-671-0013 

Baldwin Spinnet 

Piano 

With Seat Included. 

Good Condition. 

Moving, Must Sell! 

$300 

Outdoor Fountain 

Very Large, Gorgeous, 

3 Tiers, Excellent Condition 

Must Be Seen! 

Originally $1500 

Asking $650 

Call Nancy 

508-867-3900 

Baseball Card 

Collection 

25,000+ Cards, Memorabilia, 

40 Autographed Baseballs, 

Including Hall Of Famers 

$3500 FIRM 

Dale Earnhardt 

Collection 

Misc. Items, Including 

Certified Used Tire Of 

The #3 Chevy. $300 

781-801-4061 

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010 FOR SALE 

Beautiful 

Furniture 

Entertainment Center 

$200/BRO, like new. 

Redecorating and need 

space. Store-new 

condition, MUST SEE! 

(508)832-3684 

Beautiful 

Queen Anne 

Dining Room 

60” Glass Top Hutch, 

60-90” Table, 4 Chairs, 

2 Arm Chairs. 

$750 

508-476-2803 

Beauty Salon 

Equipment 

2 back to back, free floating 

styling stations, $200 each 

or best offer. 

Call Suzanne 

(508)886-6494 

Bernina 640 

Sewing Machine 

New In April ‘08. Used Only 

A Few Hours. Comes With All 

Accessories Including BSR 

Stitch Regulator Foot, 

Walking Foot, 1/4 Inch Foot. 

Has 570 Stitch Patterns, 

5 Alphabets, Thread Cutter 

And More. 

REDUCED! $3500 

Pedestal Oval 

Oak Table 

62” x 40” Plus Two Leaves. 

& Six Chairs. 

REDUCED! $150 

Call Nancy 

508-867-3900 

Brand New Bunk 

Beds and 2 

Dressers 

Beautiful wood frame 

includes mattresses, pillows, 

ladder (never used). $2000 


Call (508)987-1594, leave 

message will return call. 

Brand New 

Front load washer & dryer 

set. $1400. 

Call (774)364-0367 

Brand-New 

Automatic Scrubbing 

Power-Head 

$500 

Reconditioned Prop 

19” Pitch, Fits 

Merc Cruisers 

$85 

508-826-2029 

Brass Full Size 

Headboard and 

Footboard 

Asking $100. 

Rattan porch Set 

Love seat chair and glass 

coffee table. Floral cushions 

on seat. $200. 

Call (508)234-2735 

Came Back With 

Him From 

Vietnam... 

1964 Handpainted 

Picture. Painter Has 

Gallery In Vietnam. 

$300 

Black & Decker 

Auto Buffer 

$20 

508-347-7441 

Campground 

Membership 

14 Resort Style Amenities & 

Outdoor Recreation Facilities. 

Transferable 2 Lifetimes (Fee 

To Be Paid By Seller). Use 

Own RV/Tent Or Rent 

Campground’s RV/Cabin. 

Originally Paid $8000 

Reduced To 

$2500 OBO 

508-347-9319 

Designer 

Wedding 

Dress 

Never Worn! 

Christina Wu Strapless 

Gown with train. Size 8. 

Purchased at Kleinfelds 

NYC. Elegant beading 

with organza & silk/satin 

material. $700. 

Call (508)949-2528 

CLIP AND MAIL 

Town-to-Town 

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TO PLACE YOUR AD 

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010 FOR SALE 

CARPET 

30 Yards - $549 

Includes Pad & 

Installation. 

Plush Or Berber. 

We Also 

Carry Linoleum 

Call Tom at 

C & S Carpet Mills 

508-886-2624 

Toll Free 

1-800-861-5445 

Case Tractor 

1948 VAC With 

Sickle-Bar Mower. 

Asking $1650 OBO 

International Harvester 

Two-Row Corn Planter 

Trailer-Type, With 

Hydraulic Lift. 

$800 OBO 

860-974-9811 

Cedar Chest & 

Rocker 

Multi-Colored Cushioned 

Top, Cherry Wood Cedar 

(Hope) Chest and Matching 

Rocker. Both In Excellent 

Condition. 

Asking 

Cedar Chest $300 

Rocker $200 

Call 508-756-2607 

Cherry Dining 

Room Table 

With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs 

and 2 captains chairs. 

Only $500. 

Cherry TV Armoire 

Only $300. 

Must be seen to appreciate. 

Prices are negotiable. 

(508)864-1092 

Chickering 

Spinet Piano 

Baby Grand & 

Bench 

$700. 1993 Chevrolet 

Camaro; 21,270 miles, all 

original, $5000. 

Call (508)765-9316 leave 

message 

Clawfoot Tub 

$400 

508-867-9566 

Coffee Table 

46” x 28” $30 

508-248-6505 

Before 9pm 

Colonial Wood 

Hutch and Base 

Honey pine finish. Asking, 

$350. 

Antique Chezck crystal 

set, valued at over $1800. 

Hand cut, very ornate. 

Appraised. Will sell for $900. 

Glass and brass dinette 

set Perfect for 1st 

apartment. $50. 

Call (508)943-6367 

Complete Hair 

Salon 

Set up equipment. $5000 or 

best offer. Everything you 

need to set up your beauty 

shop. 

Please call (774)452-1760 

or email 

explosiva1977@yahoo.com 

for pictures 

Craftsman Air 

Compressor 

5.5HP, 20 Gal. Tank 

With Accessories 

$275 OBRO 

Swivel-Top TV Stand 

$35 

508-867-6706 

Customized Quilts, 

Table Runners or 

Wall Hangings 

For Sale 

Quilts and tables runners for any 

occasion, for sale. 

~make great gifts~ 

Call Carole (860)923-7407 

Electric Dryer 

Used 6 months, $100. 

Washer used holds x-large 

loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen 

table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 

or best offer. Good condition 

wrought iron & glass coffee 

table & end tables inlay 

w/stone, very nice, $50. 

Apartment size freezer, $50. 

Works well. 

Call (508)340-2098 

010 FOR SALE 

Dark Wood Curio 

55” Wide x 77” Tall, 

18” Deep 

Glass Doors On Top, With 

Three Drawers Below. 

$500 

Highchair 

$50 

White Crib 

Mattress Included $300 

508-885-2866 

Deluxe Rattan 

Extra Large Dog 

Crate 

41” long, 27” wide, 28” high. 


Call (508)765-5724 

Dental Chair 

Electric operates well, Would 

be great for tattoo parlor, etc. 

3 to choose from. $50 each. 

Call (508)987-3143 

DeWalt 18V Tools 

Air Compressor, 3150 watts 

Generator, Toro snow 

Thrower, Technics Stereo 

System, 5pc kitchen set; 

black, 1994 Chrysler New 

Yorker; runs excellent, needs 

miner repairs. 

Call (508)637-1252 

Dirt Bike 

2003 RM65 Suzuki 

Great condition, asking 

$1200. 

Call (774)696-3360 

Double Window 

New, Vetter High Pro 4 

With Screens. 

Measures 76”Long 

61”High 

$650 OBO 

Marine Hemi 

Engine 

1959 With Latham Blower 

And Four Carburetors 

$8000 OBO 

Call 508-259-8805 

Dresser & Armoire 


Patio Set 

Many Miscellaneous Items 

EVERYTHING MUST GO! 

508-987-0977 

Dresses 

Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All 

brand new. 

Call (508)981-6762 

Dual-Axle 

Flatbed Trailer 

For Tractor, Bobcat, Etc. 

$1000 OBO 

Dual-Axle 

Boat Trailer 

Will Hold 16’-18’ Boat 

$200 FIRM 

1/4 Bag Cement Mixer 

Runs Good 

$100 OBO 

508-764-8452 

After 6pm 

Empire Gas 

Heater 

50,000 btu’s, closed front 

heater with blower. Glass 

panel in front. $500 or best 

offer. In Spencer. 

Call 508-867-2494 

Entertainment 

Center 

Solid Oak Wood, Custom 

Made. Custom Side Door 

For Tapes, Excellent 

Condition. 62” Wide, Can 

Fit Up To A 30” TV 

$250 Firm 

Ask For Bob 

508-963-0714 

Estate Furs 

1 long, Grey, Persian lamb 

coat. Size small w/matching 

hat. In excellent condition, 

$500/BO. 1 long Black 

Persian Lamb. Size large. In 

good condition, but worn. 

$300/BO. 

(508)987-8483 

Everything Must 

Go!! 

Portable Dishwasher 

with butcher block top, $250. 

Farmers table with 5 chairs, 

$200. Oak cabinets, various 

sizes, six pieces, $400. 

Call (508)328-3438 

Full Size Keyboard 

With Stool & Book Holder 

$100 

508-885-0686 

HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 

1-800-536-5836 

“Use our Bargain Box” 

Sell items from A to Z 

“Including your used automobile!” 

010 FOR SALE 

Exercise 

Equipment 

Orbitrek Elite by Trane. Brand 

new-assembled. $200. 

Call (508)885-2971 

Exercise 

Equipment 

Universal Fitness 

Home Gym 

Has 2 Stations. Like New. 

Workout Every Part 

Of The Body 

$350 OBO 

508-434-0330 

Exercise 

Equipment 

Weider weight bench, 

preacher curl and leg 

extension with Olympic bar. 

295lbs of weight, $250. 50lb 

punching bag, $50. Curl bar, 

85lbs or weight, $40. 

Rycalm3@gmail.com 

or 508-637-1046 

Extang Trifecta 

Tonneau Cover 

Fits ‘06 Ford F150 crew cab 

with 5 1/2 ft. bed. Like new, 

$275. 

Call (508)987-0859 

Fine Art 

Signed in the plate Tarkay 

Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo 

Chapeau. Professionally 

framed 36 1/2"x37". 

Comes with Park West 

gallery Certificate & 

Appraisal. Can e-mail pic 

$400. OBO 

(508) 867-2250 

Fischer Spinnet 

Piano 

With bench. Very good 

condition, 55”Lx25”Wx41”H. 

$700. 

Call (508)476-1859 

Fishing Rods, 

Reels, Boxes, 

Plugs, 

Streamers, 

Etc. 

Archery 

Equipment 

Sporting goods, 

Machinist Tools & 

Auto Tools, most half 

Handicap walkers, 

$10-$30. 

35MM Canon Camera 

$200 

(508)885-5189 

Prices Negotiable! 

Flagstones 

Large Number For 

Making Walks. 

$2 Each 

Call 508-347-3629 

Mornings Until Noon 

Evenings 6pm-8pm 

Fold-out Sofa Bed 

Blue print, excellent 

condition, $25. Oak roll-top 

desk, 7 drawers, 7 cubbies, 

very good condition, $200. 

Call (508)478-7577 after 

3pm 

Frigidaire Side 

by Side 

Ice maker, filtered water. 2 

years old, like new. $399 or 

best offer. 

Call (508)234-9328 

Frigidaire Stackable 

Washer & Dryer 

Like New 

$300 OBO 

Call Phil 

508-234-3348 

Frigidaire 

Washer & Dryer 

8 Months Old, Heavy Duty. 

$325 

860-942-0464 

Full-Sized, White 

Kenmore 

Refrigerator 

Great Condition 

$200 

Old DeWalt Siding 

Table Saw 

Good Condition, $300 

781-801-4061 

Generator 

Coleman PowerMate 

5,000 W, 120/240 V(AC) 

Like New $350 

508-248-9709 

H We’ll run the ad until you’ve sold the items H 

H Runs in all 11 papers H 

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010 FOR SALE 

Furs 

2 Custom-Made Size 8 

Extra-Long Mink Coats 

(1)Ranch Mink 

(1)Unique (Three Coats 

In One) Zip In-And-Out 

Jacket, Below Knee & 

Midcalf-Length 

Best Offer 

508-347-5483 

GE Fridge 

24.6 Cubic Feet, Almond, 

Top Freezer, Ice Water 

Dispenser. Used 2 Years. 

$500 

Leave Message 

508-234-5535 

Generator 

MQ Multi Quip 6000. Used 

only once, 3600 RMPs. 

Asking $650. 

Call (508)476-3579 

Gently Loved 

Children’s Toys 

& Accessories 


Graco Pack & Play, Fisher 

Price Intelli-Table. Little 

Tykes Vanity, Books, 

Bikes And More. 

Perfect For Grandma’s House 

Or New Daycare! 

413-245-4403 

Girls Clothing 

Large quantity of high 

quality, brand name 

Girls Clothing For Sale 

Age: Infant-3T 

Come choose from 

the best at the 

age level you need. 

Call 508-347-5344 

Golf Clubs 

Left-Handed. 3 Drivers, 

9 Irons. Including Putter, 

Bag & Bag Boy. 

Asking $250 

Call Anytime For Details 

508-248-1677 

Golf Shoes 

Women's Size 7 

New - Footjoy $30 

Antique Church Pew 

From Holy Cross 

9' 4" L, 3' 10" H, 19" W 

Excellent Condition! $450 

508-949-8343 

“Gould” 

Water Pressure 

Booster Pump 

3/4 HP w/220 volt 3-phase 

variable speed controller, 

$600. 

Dinette Set 

Seating for four w/glass top 

and three bar stools. $500. 

Call Matt at 

(774)535-1799 

Grandfather Clock 

Walnut, Winchester chime, 

$200. 

Designers Mother-of-the- 

Bride Gown 

Size 8, Pewter color with 

elegant beading, matching 

jacket paid $700, 

asking $250. 

Call (508)885-4303 

Grooming 

Equipment 

1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer 

1 Romani Clipper Vac 

(B&B Model) 

1 42 Inch Hydraulic 

Grooming Table 

1 Hydro Surge Bather 

Asking $2500 For All 

508-987-2419 

Hot Tub 

‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, 

with all options. Waterfall, 

aroma-therapy, lighting, with 

cover, full warranty. Brand 

new in wrapper. Cost $7000, 

sell for $3800. 

Call (860)244-9544 

HP Scanner 

$50 

Also: 

Custom Made Moses 

Baskets. 

(508)765-7322 

Jenny Lind Or 

Spool Bed 

3/4 bed with spring and rails 

in good condition. Asking 

$150. 

Book Barista with 4 glass 

door and shelves. Lights up. 

Newer. $150. 

Provincial Hutch with glass 

doors and shelves on top, 3 

shelves and doors below. 

Carved in flowers, $450. 

(508)764-3625 

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Name: 

Address: 

Town: 

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010 FOR SALE 

John Deere 

Snowthrower 

For LX And GT Series 

Lawn & Garden Tractors. 

42 Inch, 

Used Once(Honest!) 

Includes Chains, Weights, 

And Operator’s Manual 

$1500 

774-745-0242 

Email For Pictures Or 

Questions 

Deere700@aol.com 

Keyboard 

Stand, Case and 

Chair 

New, never been used. Top 

of the line. Bought at 

Gordon’s Music last fall. Paid 

over $600 will sell for $325 

firm. 

Please contact 

(508)450-7150 

Kroeger-Gildemeester 

Piano 

c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany. 

$2000 

Featherweight Sewing 

Machine 

$500 

Fireplace Screen w/ 

Glass $25. 

Computer $50 

Lexmark Copier/ 

Printer/Scanner $50 

2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $50 

3 VCR’s $50 Each 

2 Microwaves $20 Each 

Call Beverly 

413-245-4587 

Lace Wedding 

Gown 

Full-Length, Size 12. 

$200 

Brown Italian 

Leather Jacket 

Medium, $200 

Byers Figurines 

Red Cross Nurse & 

Accordian Player 

$25 Each 

All Excellent Condition 

508-757-7796 

Noon-6pm 

LADIES 

DRESSER 

Large, With Mirror 

& 2 Armoires 

$1700 For All 

(Negotiable) 

Handmade 

Lead Chandelier 

Contemporary Style 

$150 (Negotiable) 

508-892-1107 

Large Capacity 

Kenmore Washer 

& Dryer 

2 years old, excellent 

condition, asking $400. 

Available November 1st. 

Call (508)234-3754 

Large Double 

Stainless-Steel 

Sink 

REDUCED! 

w/Faucet & Sprayer 

43” x 22” 

$100 

Christmas China 

$10 

508-735-9493 

Like New! 

Large Two-Level Light 

Oak Coffee Table 

$125 

Good Condition 

8’ x 11’ Karastan 

Oriental Rug 

New Fringe & 

Professionally Cleaned 

$350 

Call Rich 

508-826-2029 

Living Room Couch 

And Matching Chair 

Floral Design Fabric 

$150 

413-245-9001 

Men’s Bicycle 

Giant 6061 

23” Frame, 24 Gears, 

Shimano 105 Derailer. 

Black & Gold, Ridden 

Only 4 Times. 

Original Cost $800 

Asking $350 

508-764-9309 

010 FOR SALE 

Living Room 

Furniture 

Best Offer For: 

FlexSteel Couch, 

Chair & Ottoman. 

La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. 

All Items High Quality, 

Like New. 

Email For Photos 

dmasiello1@charter.net 

401-316-4793 

Living Room Set 

90” Sofa 

Love Seat 

Oriental Rug 

(Machine-Made) 

2 Matching End-Tables 

Take The Whole Set For 

$1000 Or Best Offer 

508-867-9650 

Long Black 

Leather Coat 

women’s, size 20W, $25. 

Call (508)987-6180 

Machinist Tools 

Tool chest, also other odds 

and ends. 

Call (508)234-8034 

Mags With Tires 

For E-Z-Go Golfcart 

Plow For John Deere 

Garden Tractor 

Truck Liner For 6’ Bed 

Shop-Vac 

Rug (7’x10’) 

w/Seashell Border 

508-987-1504 

Maytag Washer 

& Dryer 

Moving - Must Sell 

Excellent Condition 

$200 Each 


Memory Foam 

Authentic 

Therapeutic 

NASA Mattress 

Queen, $399. Brand new in 

plastic full warranty. 

Call Tom (978)597-3033 

Metal Steam 

Radiator Covers 

2 Available 

9.75”W x 54.125”L 

22” H 

$60 Each 

Peter 

508-832-7414 

Microwave 

$30. Large capacity air 

conditioner, $100. Ladies 

size 6 Harley boots, $50. 

Men’s leather jacket, small, 

$75. Bread maker, $15. 

Toaster oven, $15. Fold-up 

rocker, $100. 

Call (774)745-0153 

Mint Condition 

Handicapped 

Scooter 

$1,200 Or Best Offer 

Call Between 3pm-5pm 

(508)949-7638 

Moving Must Sell 

Garden Leisure 6 Seater 

Hot Tub with lounger, 

$3800/BO. 

Weider Pro 9940 dual weight 

bench, $150. 

Trampoline, $75. 

Brand new computer 

armoire, $450. 

Please call 

(508)404-5470 

Moving Sale 

2 couch and chair sets, $300 

each. Miscellaneous bedroom 

furniture, best 

offer. 

Call (774)766-0359 

Moving Sale 

NordicTrack Ski Machine 


$75 

Wooden Apple Cider Press 

Very Good Condition 

$50 

Plus: Lots Of Old Records, 

Canning Jars, New Shoes 

(Size 9), Stainless 

Restaurant-Style Pans, 

Collector Plates From 

Bradford Exchange, 

Very Cheap! 

Nancy 

508-867-3900 

Zip: 

010 FOR SALE 

MOVING SALE! 

NordicTrac AudioStrider 800 

Elliptical Exerciser 

Very Smooth & Easy To Use. 

300lb Weight Limit. 

Music Port & IFit 

Compatible. Folds To 

Save Space. 

Paid $999 

Asking $350 

Used Very Little 

Nancy 

508-867-3900 

Moving 

Sturbridge/East 

Brimfield Area 

Must Sell 

You pick up between 9/14 

& 9/21 Call Jeff at 

(802)380-0844 

General electric-hot point 

refrigerator, top mount-no 

front, $250. Frigidaire 

dishwasher, sink mount. Not 

hard plumbed, $250. General 

Electric-Hot Point dryer, 

$150. Maytag-Oversized 

capacity washer, $150. 

General Electric 10,000 BTU 

window mount air 

conditioner, $150. Samsung 

5,000 BTU window mount air 

conditioner, $75.00 

MOVING! 

32”x52” 

Oak Desk $60 

Dudley 

508-949-3025 

MY GOOD-BYE 

YOUR GOOD BUY 

to well-cared for BR chest of 

drawers, twin beds, dresser, 

mirror; LR sofa, end tables, 

bookcase, bric-a-brac; 

round pine dinette table, 

ladder-back chairs. 

$450 

508-347-2203 

Nascar Diecast 

Models 

“racing champ”, clear 

window, $5 and up. 

Call 508-248-1411 

New Clopay 

Garage Door 

Premium Series, HDG, 9x7 

windows & inserts, hardware 

weather strips. Sandstone 

color. $500 

Call (413)245-9312 

NEW Motorized 

Scooter 

From The Scooter Store. 

Never Used 


508-347-6561 

New Snap-On 

Harley Davidson 

Collectors Edition 

Toolbox 

Black and chrome with 

Harley logos & flames. 5, H x 

3, W 12 drawers. Must be 

seen. $4000 firm. 

Contact Dale 

(508)943-8692 after 6pm. 

New Woodmaster 

Planer/Molder 

With 18” Drum Sander 

Attachment. 5HP Motor. 

Weighs 420lbs. 

Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop 

Fox Vacuum With All 

Attachments, Hooks Up 

To All Three. 

Mint Condition. 

Books/Manuals Included 


Call John 

508-949-1051 

New! 8 American 

Craftsman 

Replacement 

Windows 

9500 series. Low E, full 

screen, 6 over 6 grille. White 

vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid 

$1400 asking $1200 or 

best offer. 

Call (508)779-0438 ask 

for Justin 

Pub/Bar Set 

Mahogany Braided Edge 

Table With Center Wine 

Rack. Includes Two 

Barstool Chairs, 

Beautifully Designed, 

Fabric Still Covered In 

Plastic, Brand New. 

Asking $400 

Please Call 

508-987-2798

OCTOBER, 29, 2008 


010 FOR SALE 

Oak Bedroom Set 

Queen bed and mattress, 

hutch, nightstand and 

dresser with mirror. All in 

excellent condition. Mattress 

brand new. $1300 or BO. 

Mahogany TV and 

Video Stand 

$50. 

Brand New 


Black chrome and glass 

asking $500 or BO. 

Call (860)377-7549 or 

(860)928-1135 

Oak Entertainment 

Center 

$250 

36” TV 

$250 

Loveseat/Recliner 

Maroon, $400 

Kid’s Recliner 

Blue, $50 

Hoover Commercial Vacuum 

$100 

7’ Artificial Christmas Tree 

$50 

508-450-1054 

Oriental 

Splendors! 

Framed matted international 

cat stamps, original Chinese 

paintings, Silk sarees, 

Chinese and Indonesian 

gongs, a giant Taiko drum, 

Australian didjeridus, shadow 

puppets, Egyptian inlaid 

tambourines and boxes, all 

must be sold to cover veterinary 

expenses for our sanctuary 

of 

homeless cats with 

medical/age frailties. Retired 

rescue-foster home must 

raise money to help these 

beings. More available; 

reasonable offers accepted. 

413-245-0459 

presto.rubel@gmail.com 

Brimfield, MA 

Panasonic 47” 

H.D. Monitor TV 

Excellent condition, great 

picture, 4 years young. $500. 

Call (508)987-1228 

Park Model RV 

2002, 12x40 

(like brand new) on beautiful 

lot in campground can be 

used for a full 6 months (15 

April-15 October every year) 

Lot paid for until 2097. 

$48,000 

Call Don (508)344-9499 

Peavey Stratocaster 

$175. Drum set, $250. 

Peavey bass, $200. Fender 

bass amp, $200. Line-6 

Spider amp, $300. Electric 

drums, $450. Tascam 

4-track recorder, $100. 

MM1 16 channel 

mixer, $100. 

(508)943-3813 

Pecan Dining 

Room Set 

6 Chairs, Large Table, Large 

Hutch with Glass Doors, 

Serving Buffet, And 

Table Pads. 

Best Offer 

774-922-3166 

Pedestal Table 

Italian made, all wood, Black 

finish, oval shape. built in 

leaf, 16 “ wide, 49” long, 

(without leaf) 38” wide-30” 

high. $400 or best offer. 

Call (508)949-7539 

Penn 6 wt. Flyrod 

New Condition 

Call 508-278-6419 

Piano 

Baldwin Spinnet 

Light brown color. Bought at 

Steinerts. Good condition, 

$700. 

Call (508)885-4320 

Piano 

Baldwin Spinnet With 

Bench. Good Condition. 

$950 

Sauna 

Finnleo, Portable, Comes 

In 2 Pieces. Perfect 

For Two. Assembles 

In Minutes. Simply 

Plugs Into Standard 

Household Outlet. 

$500 

508-347-5725 

Piano 

Maghogany, Werlitzer 

Spinnet, With Bench. Good 

Condition. 

$800 

Includes Training Books 

508-987-8885 

Call After 5pm 

Piano 

Whitney upright with bench. 

Needs to be refinished. $400 


Call (508)278-6501 

Prom Dress Sale 

Current Gowns-Daughter is 

Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally 

priced from $200-$300. 

Some shoes and jewelry. 

Cash only. 

Call (508)832-9981 

Queen Anne 

Couch 

Two Matching Wingchairs 

$450 

Cherry Coffee Table 

Two End Tables 

$100 

42” Temple Stuart 

Maple Hutch 

Glass Doors 

$250 

Brown Paisley 

81” Couch 

Matching Chair 

$450 

508-867-8948 

010 FOR SALE 

Rainbow Outdoor 

Play Center 

Assorted Golf Clubs 

Family Snow Ski Set 

Skis, Poles, Boots, Etc. 

Used Gamecube Games 

508-764-4838 

Real Ranch 

Mink Jacket 

Very Good Condition 

$800 or best offer 

508-943-2444 

Refinished Chairs 

Natural Or Painted Finish, 

Some Decorated. Singles To 

Sets Of Six. 

Very Reasonable! 

508-764-4493 

Samsung 61” 

HDTV-DLP TV 

with stand for sale for $1500. 

Call (508)733-5047 for 

appointment. 

Santa Barbara 

Spa/Hot-Tub 

105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright 

Therapy Lounge, Neck & 

Foot Massage, 2 Additional 

Therapy Seats Plus 

Cooldown Area. 

Waterfall/Volcano, Lights 

(Different Colors). Starry 

Night Blue With Red 

Maintenance Free Vinyl 

Cabinet. One Year Old 

Paid $8000 New 

Asking $6000 

Will Deliver 

Call (508)864-8578 

Schwinn Electric 

Scooter 

Needs new battery, $60. Air 

hockey table, $50. 

Flute with case, $250. 

(508)764-6560 

Scooter for Sale 

Comes with 2 new batteries. 

Asking $450 or best offer. 

Call (508)867-2430 

Sears 7100BTU 

Air Conditioner 

$75 

Queen-Sized 

Headboard & Frame 

$75 

4-Drawer File Cabinet $25 

Pier One Wicker Table & 

Two Chairs With 

Removable Glass Top 

$95 

Two-Piece 

TV/Microwave Hutch 

$75 

508-397-5289 

Shenandoah 

Wood Stove 

Takes 20" to 24" logs. 

Asking $150 or best offer 

(860)928-4015 

Snow Tires 

4 P225-60-R17. Tires like 

new, winter ‘07. $300 or best 

offer. 

Call (508)234-7930 

Solid Maple 

Rocker 

In Excellent Condition 

$75 

508-987-2502 

Solid Marble 

Cocktail Table 

Grey with vine detailing, 

pointed oval shape. Originally 

$1200, selling for $250 

(508)943-7360 

Solid Oak Breakfront 

75” High x 46” Wide. 


$50 

Electric Treadmill 

Folds Up For Storage, 

Good Condition. Was $500 

Asking $100 

508-949-1283 

Solid Oak 

Contemporary 

Style Desk 

Simple Lines, 30” x 60”. 

$200 OBO 

Please Call For More Details 

508-446-3967 

Solid Oak Queen 

Bedroom Set 

$750. Lighted round curio 

end table, $50. Iron twin bed, 

$200. Steins, $25. Dolls, 

$25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each 

Call (508)867-9222 

SOLID PINE 

HUTCH 

For Sale 

Mint/Lighted 3 Glass Top 

6’4”H x 56”W x 19”D 

$250 

Call Kim 

508-347-5171 

Sony 50” XBR 

Projection TV 


Lane 2 piece sectional 

with recliner, $1000 or 

best offer. 

Queen size bed 

with cherry wood 

frame, $700. 


Sound System 

High End Home 

Theatre With 

Receiver 

Pair McIntosh THX loud 

speakers, McIntosh THX 

center speakers, MX (Miller 

and Kreisel THX 

subwoofer, Yamaha 

RX-V3200 Receiver, 

remote control. Rarely used. 

Paid $6000 

Asking $750 FIRM 

Call Ken (508)234-3042 

010 FOR SALE 

Speedaire Air 

Compressors 

3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan 

Generators 5k W. Scale 1k 

lbs. Best offer on all listings. 

Call (508)347-1223 

Spinet Piano and 

Bench 

$800. Country Blue plaid 

loveseat and chair. $450. 

Wilson ladies clubs, bag, 

cart, $200. All excellent 

condition. Will consider 

reasonable offers. 

Call (508)867-8532 

Spinnet Piano 

(Steinert) 

$1000. Sunfish sailboat 

w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind 

3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & 

sail (new), $500. Dresser set, 

$200. Player piano w/rolls, 

$600. Lexmark 

printer, $50. 

Call Karen (508)885-3192 

St. Croix 

Pellet Stove 

Fireplace Insert 

Used Only One Season! 

Still Under Warranty. 

45,000 BTU 

$2400 

508-476-7424 

Stainless Steel 

Bird Cage 

(17inx17inx36in) $50. Leave 

message for “Doc” 

(860)974-9973 

State Quarters 

Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes 

of 500. Starting at $21 

per roll. Also Gold 

Presidential dollar rolls. 

Call for more 

information, 

(508)832-3029 or 

(508)272-3433 

Steam Radiator 

Covers 

43” long x 40” high x 13” 

deep, 37”x40”x13” and 

24”x40”x13”. All white, in 

good condition. Over $1000 

if new. All three for $400 

Call (508)832-5546 

Technics Keyboard 

SX-KN 5000 with bench and 

stand. Programmed-excellent 

condition. $800. 

Call (508)885-4777 

The 

Book Bear 

Books! Books! Books! 

We have 50,000 lively 

old books at 

THE BOOK BEAR 

We have books for the 

scholar, collector and 

general reader. 

Located on Route 9 in West 

Brookfield, halfway between 

Amherst & Worcester. 

Open 7 days a week, 

10am-6pm 

We Also Buy 

BOOK COLLECTIONS, 

LIBRARIES & 

ESTATES! 

CALL FOR INFO. 

508-867-8705 

or call Toll Free 

877-809-2665 

Thermo Spa/Hot 

Tub 

5 seats with double lounge 

cover and chemicals 

included. Excellent condition, 

Blue inside. Never been 

exposed to outside elements. 


Call (508)248-5426 

Toro Commercial 

Lawnmower 

Pro-Line Series, With 44” 

Deck And Trac Vac 

Collection System. 

Great For Picking Up 

Grass Clippings And 

Leaves. 

$1500 

508-832-7414 

Troy-Built 4 

Cycle 

Gasoline-cultivator. 

Excellent condition. 

$175.00. 

Call (508)892-8623 

TV and Surround 

System 

32” Sony Trinitron TV $350. 

Extended warranty good until 

5/31/09. 

Surround system 

including dvd player $400. 

Call (508)943-0089 

Twin Bed 

With New Mattress $100 

Car Seat $20 

Boy’s (3-4 yr) Bike $35 

774-272-2459 

Twin French 

Provincial Girl 

Bedroom Set 

White and Gold headboard, 

footboard, frame, nightstand, 

desk and chair with canopy 

top all matching. $375 or 

best offer. No bureau. 

Call (508)909-6156 

Unique Bar 

Solid Oak with lighted 

stained glass canopy, brass 

top and foot rail, 2 chairs, 

72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. 

$1200 or BO. 

Call (508)450-5836 

010 FOR SALE 

Used Furniture 

end table, $20; 

Cash only please! 

Call (774)922-4004 

Used Restaurant 

Equipment 

10-50% Off Our 

Purchase Price 

Refrigeration 

6 Burner Stove 

Convection Oven 

Bar Top & Barstools 

Freezers 

Sinks 

508-347-5503 

Utility Trailer 

Paid $2600 

Asking $1500 

508-765-5763 

Vintage Cameras 

And Movie Camera 

With Projectors 

Vintage Radios 

100’s Of LP Records 

Over 50-Year Old RC 

Allen Adding Machine 

Photo Security System, 

complete with all 

necessary items including 

plastic holders 

Video security system 

complete with two videos 

and two cameras and all 

necessary cables. 

(Camel) Neon Sign - 50 

Years Old - Still In its 

Original Box 

Many Old Tools, Over 

50 Years Old 

508-335-1973 

For Appointment 

Located In Webster 

Vintage 

Coin-Operated 

Jukeboxes 

Complete and Working 

With 100 

45 RPM Selections 

Prices range from 

$675 to $2900 

Also Available 

Assorted Coin-Operated 

Cocktail Video Games 

and Vintage Pinball 

And Much More! 

508-335-1973 


Located In Webster 

Wedding Dress 

In sealed box. White with 

veil, worn once. $200 or 

best offer. 

Call (508)248-6601 

Whirlpool Tub 

$200 

Glass Table $50 

Headboard $50 

Fireplace $100 

Freezer $200 

Vacuum $10 

Swivel Chair $25 

5’x8’ Rugs $30 

Stove $75 

Door $50 

Table $40 

TV Cabinet $50 

508-347-5782 

Whirlpool Washer 

& Dryer 

Heavy duty, large capacity, 

$200 for both. 

Craftsman Snow Blower 

9” impeller 5.0/22 F. $100. 

Pressure Washer 

Briggs & Stratton, 2500 PSI, 

$75.00. 

Call (508)943-2293 

White Wedding 

Gown 

Never Worn 

Size 8, long sleeves beaded 

and lace. Terra mid length 

vale, cathedral vale, slip. Paid 

$1400 for all, asking $800 or 

best offer. Call 

(508)-365-8528 

Women’s & Teen’s 

Clothing 

Excellent Condition. Clothes, 

Boots, Pocketbooks, Etc. 


Wood Stove 

Vermont Castings Resolute 

$1595 

Call 508-347-3292 

Leave Message 

XBOX 360 

Premium 

20GB hard drive 2 wireless 

controllers, 1 wireless 

headset, 2 games, (Skate & 

Halo). Excellent condition, 2 

month old. Asking $450 

for all. 


100 GENERAL 

107 MISC. FREE 

Free Pine Logs 

Diameters 12-18”, 8-10ft 

lengths. Located in East 

Brookfield. 

Please call 

(508)867-9074 

FREE WOOD 

PALLETS 

You pick up. Monday thru 

Friday 8am-noon. 

Stonebridge Press 

25 Optical Drive 

(located behind Southbridge 

Hotel & Conference Center) 

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130 YARD SALES 

Garage Sale 

Saturday, 11/1/08 

8am-1pm 

128 Fiske Hill Road 


Toys, Christmas Decorations, 

Books, Etc. 

Rain or Shine 

INDOOR 

YARD SALE 

Wednesday, 10/29 

6pm-10pm 

Saturday, 11/1 

9am-8pm 

15 Lakeshore Drive 

Spencer 

New Gift Items, From 

PartyLite, Yankee Candle, 

Hallmark, And Many Other 

Stores, 50%-80% Off. 

MUST SELL, Just In Time 

For Christmas 

Please Call For 

Other Dates & Times 

508-885-4712 

200 GEN. BUSINESS 

203 SNOWMOBILES 

1998 Arctic Cat 

440 

$2000. 2000 Arctic Cat 600 

ZRT $4500. 2002 Arctic Cat 

Thundercat $5500. All run 

great. 

Call (508)949-0482 

2002 800 Polaris 

X-Package 

Low Mileage. GREAT Shape! 

$3500 OBO 

Call Bob 

508-248-2962 


F7 Snowmobile 

Low Miles, Real Fast. 


440 Z-Model 

Snowmobile 

Like Brand New! 

$7500 For Both 

508-987-9313 

204 WATER EQUIPMENT 

1994 Sea-Doo 

Bombardier SP94 

With Trailer 

Excellent Condition, Runs 

Great. Seat Just Recovered, 

Low Hours On Jet Pump. 

Has Been Winterized, Will 

Need Cover. 

$1600 

Call Deb 


205 BOATS 

*Flightcraft* 

Inboard Skiboat 

1989 609 hours. Good 

condition, must see. 

$6200 Or Best Offer. 

Call (508)867-6393 

14’ Starcraft 

Aluminum Deep-V 

“Quabbin Special” 

Comes With Trailer, 18 HP 

Mercury, Downrigger, 

Fishfinder, Bilge Pump, 

Windshield, Canopy Top. 

Plus Many Extras. 

$1895 Or Best Offer. 

Call For Pics/Details 

508-885-6171 

16’ Hurricane 

Tri-Hull 

Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500 

Trolling Motor, 

Electric Winch, Evinrude 

Tanks, Bimini Top, 

'96 Conversion Van, 

Black Water Pipe, 

Gas Grill, Chiminea. 

518-480-1143 

17 Foot Glastron 

Sierra 177 4.3 

Mercruiser I/O 

Only 156 Hours On 

Engine 

Power Steering, Trim 

Control, AM/FM Radio, 

Soft Top, Mooring Cover, 

w/Glastron Trailer, Skis, 

Vest & Etc., Maintenance 

Manuals and Supplies 

$8000 

For More Info Call 

413-245-7501 

1980 Galaxy 

Bowrider 

17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass 

Hull, I/O Merc Cruiser 

Engine. Includes Cover 

And Trailer. 


Asking $2500 

508-885-5549 

1986 Bow Rider 

170HP I/O Mercruiser with 

EZload trailer. Great shape. 

Call (508)826-2926 

1987 25 Ft Marlin 

Cabin Cruise 

260 HP, I/O Merc., 

Runs, Needs Little TLC 

$5200 OBO 

With Trailer 

1978 22 Ft Searay 

Cabin Cruise 

Needs Motor & Outdrive, 

No Trailer. Needs Work. 

$200 

1990 Kawasaki 650 

TS Jetski 

Needs Work. 

$300 OBO 

413-245-6130 

508-981-6400 

1992 Bass Tracker 

16’ Evinrude 20HP Motor, 

Trolling Motor & Trailer. 

RUNS GOOD. 

Asking $3495. 

Call (508)476-2534 

205 BOATS 

1992 Sunbird 

19’ with trailer 

Cuddy cabin, fully equipped, 

low hours on engine. 

Very good condition. $7,900. 

Call 508-885-3689 

1994 24’ 

Bayliner 2452 

with only 300 hours ready to 

go. Full electronics, full 

bimini enclosure and sleeps 

4. Enclosed bathroom for the 

ladies. EZ loader trailer, 

$14,999/BO. 

(508)479-9130 

1998 16ft Lund 

Pro-Sport 

Anniversary Edition Fish/Ski, 

90HP, low maintenance 

trailer, depth finder, full top, 

storage cover, original prop, 

excellent condition. $11,250. 

Call (508)347-6340 

2004 Larson 

Runabout 

Bowrider 

17.6’, Mercruiser 3.0L 

135HP I/O motor. Includes 

2005 trir. Full cover w/bimini, 

AM/FM/CD player, depth 

finder. Plus extras. Mint 

condition. $13,000. 


2004 Sweetwater 

Pontoon Boat 

Well kept, 20 foot, seats 11. 

25 Yamaha 4 stroke/< 100 

hours. Asking $9750. 

Call (508)344-3075 

2006 Bayliner 

185 Runabout 

135 I/O HP w/extended swim 

platform, custom cover, 

trailer, coast guard safety 

package, used at most 20 

hours. $13,750. 

Call (508)868-1972 

2006 Polar Kraft 

Kodiak V 178 SC 

Great Family Boat. 

Tubing, Skiing, Fishing. 

Excellent On Gas, 

Trailers Easily. 

17’8”, 92” Beam 

Yahama 115HP 

Four Stroke Engine 

(5 year full warranty) 

Minn Kota Trolling Motor 

(70lb thrust) 

Tons Of Extras! This Boat 

Is Loaded! 

$27,000 New 

REDUCED!!! 

Yours For $17,000 

Beautiful Boat! Must See! 

Dan Kenney 

508-527-3820 

25 Foot Godfrey 

Sanpan Pontoon 

Boat 

115 HP Yamaha outboard 

engine, Royal aluminum 

canopy with skylights, dual 

batteries with switch, 

docking lights, S/S ladder, 

Ski tow bar. $9600. 

Call (508)943-5682 

71 Chris Craft 31ft 

Flybridge Cruiser 

twin 327 engines sleeps 6, 

full head and shower, all 

fiberglass. $7350. 

Call (508)333-1790 

Honda Outboard 

10 Horsepower 

$650 

Minnkota 40 Pound 

Thurst Trolling Motor 

$60 

Firestone 205/70/R15 

Never Used 

$20 

Brimfield 

203-574-0692 

Lawson 1997 

Ski-Boat 

19 Foot, With Volvo Penta 

Engine. With Trailer. 

$7000 

508-476-7560 

260 ANTIQUES 

Route 169 

Antiques 

884 Worcester 

Street, 

Southbridge MA 

Looking to purchase 

antiques and 

collectibles, single items 

or entire estates. 

We buy it all also do 

on site estate sales and 

estate auctions. 

Call anytime, Mike 

508-765-9512 

265 FUEL/WOOD 

EPA Program Qualified 

E-Classic 

OUTDOOR WOOD 

FURNACE 

From Central Boiler. 

Meets 2010 emissions limits. 

Makes less smoke 

and burns less wood. 

Call 508-882-0178. 

www.crystalrockfarm.com 

FIREWOOD 

6 month seasoned 

$600 picked-up. 

$250 delivered 

3 month seasoned 

$175 picked-up. 

$225 delivered. 

Woodstock 

(508)450-3537 

Jotel 400F 

Woodstove 

Like new, $1500. Hearthmate 

woodstove, great shape, 

$500. 

Call (774)696-0387 

265 FUEL/WOOD 

FIREWOOD 

Cut & Split 

Per Cord 

128 cubic feet 

Seasoned $230 

FREE Delivery For 

Brimfield & 10-Mile Radius. 

Delivery Charge For 

Other Areas. 

Call Pete 

508-612-7338 

FIREWOOD 

Cut, Split & Delivered 

Seasoned 

WOOD LOTS WANTED 

Call Paul 

508-769-2351 

508-987-5349 

Firewood 

Cut-Split 

$255/Green 

$265/Seasoned 

per cord 

Order early there may 

be a shortage later! 

(508)765-4840 

Firewood 

Cut/split 

$275 seasoned 

$250 semi-seasoned 

$220 green 

Per cord 

Call (508)764-6043 or 

(774)262-9462 

Firewood 

Green, $160 

128 cubic feet. 

(508)476-3073 

or 

(774)696-7879 

Hearthstone 1 

Soapstone Stove 

100k BTU, 26” Logs. 

Fair Condition. 

$250 OBO 

You Carry 

508-347-1224 

Vermont Casting 

Resolute Acclaim 

Woodstove 

Asking $650. 

Call (508)867-5523 

281 FREE PETS 

AKC Light Buff 

Cocker Spaniel 

3 Years Old, Champion 

Bloodlines, Very Lovable, 

Great With Children. 

FREE To Excellent Home 

Call Laurie 

508-450-5740 

Free to a Good 

Home 

2 dogs; One small, one 

medium. Male Chihuahua 

mix. Female Bassett mix. 

Must stay together. 

References will be checked. 

Please call 

(508)243-6446 

283 PETS 

A CHANCE FOR LIFE 

NEEDED FOR BEAUTIFUL 

CATS & DOGS 

Tested, vetted, and ready for 

love. Please consider these, 

“homeless” pets for adoption. 

SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL 

SHELTER. 

Call 508-867-5525 

www.secondchanceanimals.org 

LOOKING FOR A 

PUPPY? 

Come visit out country 

kennel in Charlton. Various 

purebred and mixed breed 

puppies. Shots, dewormed, 

vet checked, health 

guaranteed. 

Credit cards accepted. 

Monthly Payment Plan 

Available 

(508)248-1184 

www.puppiesgalorekennel.com 

Lovebird Cages 

Many Types, Includes A 

Variety Of Bird Toys. 

Breeding Boxes, Supplies 

& Information. 

All Offers Considered. 

All Calls Returned. 

Spencer 

774-745-0173 

Nine Week Old 

Lab/Doberman/ 

Beagle/Pitbull 

Puppies 

For Sale 

They Will Be Medium Sized. 

$100 

If Interested, Please Call 

508-765-5121 

Pure Bred 

Puppies 

Over thirty breeds available. 

Health checked/guaranteed. 

State licensed. 

www.laughlinkennel.com 

Laughlin Kennel 

Call 508-987-7161 

Spencer Animal 

Control 

Desperately needs 

homes for many 

abandoned cats and 

sometimes kittens. 

Shots, wormed, 

leukemia tested, 

spayed & neutered. 

Call 508-885-2306 

285 PET CARE 

Apple Acres 

Kennel 

• Newly rubber-matted 

sleeping areas. 

• Large individual runs, 

outdoor exercise pens, 

country walks 

• Large indoor 

play area 

•Bathing available 

Open M-F 

8:30am-10:30am 

3:00pm-5:00pm 

Saturday & Sunday 

8:30am-5:00pm 

Call (508)865-2227 

Collinswood 

K-9 Services 

Exceptional boarding 

environment with 

unique daycare setting 

Monday-Friday 

daycare available 

State of the art indoor 

training facility 

Group or private day 

and evening classes 

Agility obedience and 

conformation 

Puppy Kindergarten 

Starting Soon 

Beginner Obedience 

Starting Soon 

Beginner Agility 

Starting Soon 

New Competition 

Obedience 

All Breed 

Grooming 

Available 

“It’s all about the 

dogs!” 

Call Terri 

508-832-9394 

or visit our website 

www.collinswoodk9.com 

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 

WAGGIN 

TAIL 

DOG 

TRAINING 

•Lessons Taught 

Conveniently in 

Your Home 

•All Breeds, All 

Ages 

•Humane methods 

•Obedience 

•Behavior 

Modification 

Certified Pet 

Dog Trainer 

Member of the 

APDT 

Call Diane at 

508-832-9588


Carriers/Motor Route 

Drivers Wanted 

Southbridge Evening News is now accepting 

applications for the following areas: 

505 APARTMENTS FOR 

RENT 

Dudley 

1 bedroom; very cute and 

clean, efficiency apartment. 

Stove, refrigerator, off street 

parking. $550/month. 

First and Last. 

Call (508)943-2670 

285 PET CARE 

New Owners! 

New Energy! 

New Stuff! 

Boarding 

Luxury suites, 

walks, treats, & one on 

one playtimes available. 

Natural foods 

Reiki 

Flower Essences 

Feng Shui 

Daycare 

Daily/weekly rates 

Training 

Basic-Advanced 

Group or private 

Experienced caring staff 

Tours 10am-4pm 

Other times by appt. 

please! 


205 Federal Hill 

Road 

Oxford, MA 

www.starwoodpetresort.com 

286 LIVESTOCK 

Bagged Shavings 

Kiln-Dried Pine 

Paper Bags. 

3.25 Cubic Feet 

$4.75 Each (No Limit) 

Pick Up In 

West Brookfield 

Rock Valley Farm 

508-867-2508 

Stowe 

Farm 

www.stowefarm.com 

HORSE BACK 

RIDING LESSONS 

Indoor & Outdoor 

Arenas 

TRAIL RIDES 

Also: 

Horses, Goats and 

Bunnies For Sale 

Call For 

Information 

(508)865-9860 

295 BUILDING SUPPLIES 

Harvey Windows 

New - Still Wrapped 

(2) Big 41 1/2 x 57 

R.O. Double Hung, 

Vinyl, White 

Both For $300 


298 WANTED TO BUY 

$ 

Ross Recycling 

We Will Buy Your 

Scrap Metals 

Trucks 

Cars 

Aluminum 

Copper 

Brass 

Route 44 

(E. Putnam, CT) 

860-928-7165 

$ 

CASH PAID 

For Coins And Jewelry 

Buying/Selling 

Gold & Silver 

One Piece Or Collection 

Lee’s Coins & Jewelry 

239 West Main Street 


(Route 9 - Panda 

Garden Plaza) 

508-637-1236 

508-341-6355 

Brimfield, Wales 

Positions are Part Time 

and Monday Through Friday. 

(mid-mornings) 

Applications are available at: 

25 Elm Street Southbridge, MA 

or call (508)909-4139 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

Paying Top 

Dollar 

For Silver Coins, 

Silver Dollars, 

Gold Coins, 

Paper Money. 

Also Wanted: 

Silver & Gold Jewelry 

And Silverware. 

Banks Recommend Us! 

We Travel To You! 

FREE Honest Appraisals 

Prompt Cash Payments 

Selling Coins & 

Currency At Attractive 

Prices! 

L&L Coin 

Call Thomas 

508-450-1282 

Wanted-King Size 

Bed Frame 

So we can get our bed off the 

floor. Head and foot board 

optional. 

Call (774)452-4483 

WAR RELICS 

& WAR 

SOUVENIRS 

WANTED 

WWII & Earlier 

CASH WAITING! 

Call: 1-508-688-0847. 

All Calls Promptly 

Returned. 

I’ll Come To You At 

Your Convenience. 

30 Years Experience. 

300 HELP WANTED 

305 BUSINESS 

OPPORTUNITIES 

Become A 

Professional 

Bookkeeper 

Paralegal 

Management 

Professional 

Tax Management 

Professional 

Office Administrator 

In 12 Weeks! 

Change Your Life NOW! 

(800)974-0041 

310 GENERAL HELP 

WANTED 

Caregiver 

CNA Or HHA Preferred. 

For Elderly Gentleman 

Needing Assistance With 

His Daily Routine. 

Full-Time Or Part-Time 

Positions Available. 

Days, Nights/Weekends. 

Fax Resume With References 

& Salary Requirements. 

508-943-9631 

CNA or 

Responsible 

Person 

for part time 7:00am-3:00pm 

and 11:00pm-7:00am in a 

small rest home. 

Call between 9am-3pm 

and ask for Linda, 

(508)248-5136 

Eller’s 

On The Hill 

Restaurant 

Is Expanding & Moving 

To Main Street! 

Accepting Applications 

For All Positions 

Experience A Plus, But 

Positivity And A Team 

Mentality Are A Must! 

Call 508-892-3925 

ETS STAFFING 

Machine 

Operators 

Assemblers 

Warehouse 

Positions 

Available Now! 

E-mail resume to: 

worcester@etsstaffing.com 

Or Call 508-799-0020 

Waitress Needed 

In Charlton, Wednesday, 

Thursday, Friday, 6am-2pm. 

Weekend Waitresses Also 

Needed. 

508-248-9771 


WANTED 

Federal 

Postal 

Jobs 

$17.89/$28.27/HR, Now Hiring. 

For application and free govt. job 

info, Call American Assoc. of 

Labor. 1-913-599-8220, 24 hrs. 

emp. serv. 

Foster 

Parents Wanted 

Seeking Quality Homes 

Throughout Central MA 

To Provide Foster Care 

To Children In Need. 

24/7 Support. Generous 

Reimbursement. 

$600 Gas Incentive 

Devereux Therapeutic 

Foster Care 

508-829-6769 

Fuller Auto 

Body 

Tech Position Open 

Experience a plus, great 

benefit package available 

Apply in person: 

Route 20, Auburn 

Individual 

Support Staff 

Webster area serving 

dev. delayed adults in 

close knit group 

providing services to 

folks in their home & 

community. Experienced 

staff only, flexible hours 

according to program 

needs (day into evenings 

& weekends), female 

required for personal 

care needs. HS/GED, 

driver’s lic., orientation 

required. 


x-115 

Library Page 

8.5 hours per week, evenings 

and Saturdays. Minimum 

wage. Must be 16 years or 

older. Apply at: 

Charlton Public Library 

40 Main Street 

Charlton, MA 

Post Office Now 

Hiring! 

Avg Pay $20/hour, 

$57K/year, including Federal 

benefits, OT. Placed by 

adSource, not affiliated 

with USPS, who hires. 

1-866-533-4717 

STAFFING 

SOURCE, Inc. 

Currently Recruiting For: 

1st/2nd/3rd Shifts 

Machine Operators 

Material Handlers 

Picker/Packers 

Assemblers 

Fill Line Operators 

Warehouse Workers 

CT & MA Areas 

Pre-Employment Drug 

Screen, Background 

Check, HS/GED 

May Be Required! 

Walk-Ins Welcome! 

Mon-Fri 9am-3pm 

RECRUITING AT: 

WorkForce Central 

Southbridge, MA 

Every Tuesday, 

10am-12pm 

Staffing Source, Inc. 

Offers Medical, Dental, 

Vision, Life Insurance, 

Holiday & Vacation Pay! 

Referral Bonuses! 

107 Providence Street 

Belding Mill Complex 

Putnam, CT 

Phone: 860-963-2033 x0 

Fax: 860-963-2069 

putnam@staffing 

sourceusa.com 

The Comfort 

Inn and Suites 

in Sturbridge 

is now hiring for: 

Breakfast 

Attendant 

Apply In Person 

Or 

Apply Online At: 

www.sturbridge 

comfortinn.com/ 

career 


WANTED 

Truck Drivers 

Wanted 

Class A CDL with Hazmat. 

Day Driving 

Throughout Northeast. 

Company Based in 

North Brookfield. 

Retirees Welcome! 

No Overnight Loads. 

(508)867-3235 

311 PART-TIME HELP 

WANTED 

Brook Haven 

Assisted 

Care 

Part-Time 

Employment 

Immediate 

Openings: 

RP/CNA/HHA 

Taking 

Applications: 

LPN 

Shift Aide 

Applicants must be 

energetic and 

well-groomed. 

Call Nancy 

508-867-3325 

19 West Main St. 

West Brookfield, MA 

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 

Home Health 

Aides Needed 

Part-time 

Work when you want! 

Days or weekends. 

Competitive salary. 

Travel Stipend and 

mileage reimbursement. 

Car necessary. 

Clients located in and around 

Sturbridge, Webster, 

Charlton, Northbridge and 

Uxbridge surrounding towns. 

Spanish speaking 

encouraged to apply. 

Call Monday-Friday, 

9am-3pm Only 

Independence 

Healthcare 

Call (508)767-1776 

AA/EOE 

PCA Needed 

For young female in E. 

Brookfield. Hours available 

Sunday-Saturday AM and 

PM. 

Call (508)867-4049 for 

details 

333 SURROGATE 

MOTHERS 

Surrogate 

Mothers Wanted 

Established Surrogacy 

Program seeks loving 

women to carry couples’ 

biological babies 21-45, prior 

birth experience required, 

non-smokers, generous 

compensation. 

1-888-363-9457 

www.reproductivelawyer.com 

400 SERVICES 

400 SERVICES 

402 GENERAL SERVICES 

B. K. RUBBISH 

REMOVAL 

House, Garage, Yard, 

Cellar & Attic Clean-Outs 

Appliances 

Furniture 

Call For Free Estimates 

Serving All Of Central Mass 

508-425-7117 

1-866-271-2150 

A CORPORATE GLASS COMPANY 

500 MILES AWAY 

DOESN’T CARE ABOUT 

YOUR BROKEN WINDOW. 

WE’VE GOT PEOPLE WHO DO. 



402 GENERAL SERVICES 

A&H 

JUNK 

REMOVAL 

MASONRY 

MOVING 

CLEANING & 

DEMOLITION 

Clean Out 

Attics, Garages, 

Cellars, Houses, 

Apartments, 

Offices, Stores, Etc. 

Appliances 

Demolition 

Small Buildings 

ATTN: Landlords 

Or House Owners 

Clean & 

Paint Interiors 

We Do The Work! 

10% Discount 

With This Ad 

Call 

800-844-0034 

433 CLEANING 

* TLC Home * 

Cleaning 

Have You Heard The 

Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” 

We Use & Supply Organic 

Cleaners To Ensure Your 

Family’s Safety. 

Holiday Gift Certificates 

Available For That 

Special Someone! 

A Perfect Gift! 

CALL TAMMIE TODAY 

FOR A CLEANER 

TOMORROW! 


774-230-7885 

Office/Homes 

Spring Or Fall Cleanings 

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or 

Monthly Cleanings 

Flexible Hours/Days 

Registered/Insured/ 

Bonded 

References Available 

House/Office 

Cleaning Available 

Reasonable rates. 

No job too big or small. 

Days and evening 

hours available. 

Call Wendy for a 

FREE estimate at: 

(508)943-9880 

RESIDENTIAL 

CLEANING 

Quality Work 

With Experience 

Affordable Rates 

Excellent References 

Call 508-987-1308 for 

a Free Estimate 

The Cleaning 

Woman 

Good Old-fashioned house 

cleaning! 

Over 20 years experience. 

This is my business, and I 

take pride in the work I do! 

Linda 

(508)248-4675 or 

(774)289-3163 

442 LICENSED DAY 

CARE 

Judi’s Playhouse 

Has Openings! 

A Place To Play, Make First 

Friends, And Learn Along 

The Way! 

Large Spacious Indoor Area, 

Large Fenced-In Yard. 

Located In Auburn, Close To 

Major Routes, Yet Daycare 

Home Is Set Way Off The 

Road In A Country Setting. 

Two Childcare Workers For 6 

Children. 15+ Years Child 

Care/Education Experience. 

Excellent Parent References. 

CPR/First Aid Certified. 

Quality Meals & Snacks. 

Call Judi For Hours & Rates 


License #2084138 

454 HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

PAINTING 

Interior/ 

Exterior 

Power Washing 

• FREE ESTIMATES • 

FULLY insured 

Reasonable rates 

Call Rich 

508-248-7314 

Rich O’Brien 

Painting 

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 


RENT 

Southbridge 

Three Room, One Bedroom 

Apartment. Second Floor. 

Quiet Area. Stove, 

Refrigerator & Heat Included. 

No Pets, No Smokers. 

First, Security, And 

References Required. 

$600/Month 

508-347-7729 

Apartment Hunters 

Southbridge 

Five Room, Two Bedroom 

In Two Family. Stove, Fridge, 

Washer/Dryer Hookups. Nice 

Home. First & Security. 

$825/Month 

508-765-5775 

Auburn 

Pakachoag Area 

Two Bedroom Apartment, 

Second Floor. 

$950/Month 

Heat Included. 

774-696-1043 

Brimfield 

Small Mobile Home 

For Rent 

1 bedroom only. Off street 

parking, available 

immediately. $500 per 

month. Security deposit 

required and last months 

rent. No pets. No smoking. 

Call (413)245-7557 

Brookfield 

2 bedroom, 1/2 duplex. 

Washer/dryer hookups, off 

street parking, large yard, no 

smokers/pets. $850 per 

month plus utilities. 

First and security. 

Call (508)248-7728 

Dudley 

Two Bedroom Apartments. 

$165/Week 

Or $700/Month 

Southbridge 

2 Bedroom Apartments. 

Starting At $150/week 

Webster 

2 & 3 Bedroom 

Apartments 

Starting at $165/week 

All are newly remodeled, 

carpeted, stove & 

refrigerator included. 

Section 8 Approved. 

No Pets Allowed 

Security Deposit & 

References Required 

Call 774-289-1714 


RENT 

Brookside 

Terrace 

Affordable 2 Bedroom 

Apartments For Rent. 

Spacious, Fully 

Applianced. 

A/C In Every Unit! 

Starting at $696 

• On-Site Laundry 

• Basketball Court 

• Playground 

• Pool 

INCOME LIMITS APPLY 

Section 8 Welcome 

Office Open From: 

Monday-Friday 

9:00am to 5:00pm 

Weekend & Evening 

Appointments 

Available 

Brookside Terrace 

11 Village Drive 

Southbridge,MA 01550 

(508)764-7675 

C&C 

Properties 

LOOK & COMPARE 

2 Bedroom 

Luxury Condo On 

Southbridge/Charlton 

Line. Appliances, Central 

Air, $795/Month 

Also, Quality 1, 2 & 3 

Bedroom Apartments! 

Appliances, Off-Street 

Parking. 

Call (508)765-0501 


Completely furnished 

efficiencies. All utilities 

and cable. $200 per 

week. 

Call Tammy at 

508-579-0539 

Charlton 

1BR,1BA $595. 

Spencer 

1-2-3BRS 

Lots Of Units. 


4BR Seasonal House 

Rental $1000 

Southbridge 

3-4BR,1BA $900 


1BR,1BA $625, 

House 9RM, 3BR,2BA, 

2-Car Garage, $1950. 

HouseworksRealty.com 

508-867-0903 

Charlton 

Main Street 

Newly Renovated One 

Bedroom Apartment, 

On First Floor. Includes 

Appliances, Heat & Hot 

Water. $735/Month 

First/Last & Security 

No Pets. No Smoking. 

508-248-1826 

Douglas 

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom 

Apartments Available 

Prices start at $845/month. 

Includes heat, hot water, A/C, 

pool, fitness center & 

children’s program. 

Off street parking. 

Call (508)476-3777 

Douglas 

4 room apartment, second 

floor. Private entrance, 

parking, laundry 

facilities, HEAT, HOT WATER 

AND SNOW PLOWING 

INCLUDED. $890 

per month. No pets. 

Call (508)476-2508 or 

(508)341-2486 

Douglas 

One Bedroom 

Apartment 

$675/Month. 

Heat Included. 

Off-Street Parking. 

Convenient Downtown 

Location. 

508-476-3500 

Douglas 

Two Bedroom. 

New Appliances, 

Dishwasher. Quiet, Private 

Country Road. No Traffic. 

$800 Plus Electric. 

No Smoking, No Dogs. 

One Bedroom $650 

Call (508)476-1722 

North Brookfield 

2 bedroom apartment. Non 

smoking, no pets, off street 

parking, washer/dryer 

hookups. $650 per month. 

Call (508)867-7686 

Dudley 

4-Room Apartment With 


$550/Month Plus Utilities 

First, Last & Security 

Deposit Required. 

Call 508-949-3647 


Dudley 

First Floor, One Bedroom. 

New Kitchen Floor, New 

Bathroom, New Carpet. 

Off-Street Parking, 

Washer/Dryer Hookups, 

Nice Area. 

$590/Month 

Call 508-248-9609 

Dudley 

For Rent 

Two Bedroom 

Apartments. 

$650 

Three Bedroom 

Apartments 

$700-$900 

Please Call 

508-943-1685 

Dudley 

One Bedroom Apartment. 

Includes Heat, Hot Water, & 

Washer/Dryer. Appliances, 

Off-Street Parking, Secured 

Building. 

508-943-8826 

508-304-5742 

Dudley 

Renovated, Clean First Floor, 

Three Bedroom Apartment. 

Good Area, Off-Street 

Parking. Includes Stove. 

$750/Month Plus Utilities. 


No Pets/Smokers. 

Credit Check & References. 

508-949-3044 

Dudley 

Two Bedroom, Third Floor 

Apartment. Appliances, 

Washer Hookup, 


No Pets. 

First & Security, References. 

$600/Month 

Call After 4pm 

508-943-1149 

Grafton 

2 Bedroom Apartment 

$750 Plus 

Beautiful, Sunny, 

Applianced, Renovated. 

Cat OK. Cheap Utilities. 

Location Convenient To 

122/146/140/Pike/Train. 

Credit Check. First/Last & 

Half Security. 

508-529-4585 

Millbury 

3 bedroom apartment for 

rent, Fully applianced with 

washer/dryer, big back yard, 

off-street parking, gas heat. 

$1100 per month. First and 

last required. 

Call (508)755-1400 

ask for Peter 


28 Spring Street 

3 large rooms, first 

floor. $625/monthly. 

References and security 

required. 

No pets. Washer/dryer 

hookups. 

Call (508)867-2478 

Or (508)867-7404 


New const. Heat/hot water. 

2 bedrooms 

Elevator accessible, onsite 

laundromat, trash removal, 

private parking. 

Appliances included. 

For more info 

(508)867-4277 


5 Room, 2 Bedroom, 

First Floor Apartment. 


Off-Street Parking. Nice 

Yard. Owner-Occupied 

$800/Month + Utilities 

No Pets/Smoking 

References & Security 

Required 

413-477-6336 

Before 8pm 


In town applianced 2 

bedroom, first floor 

apartment. Off street parking, 

washer and dryer hookup, 

separate utilities, no pets, 

First and last. 

$650 per month. 

Call (978)939-5240 


One Bedroom Apartment, 

First Floor. Off-Street 

Parking. 

$550/Month 


No Pets. 



Spacious and sunny large 1 

bedroom in center. New 

windows, eat in kitchen, 

laundry and parking. 


Call (508)867-4395 


Three Bedroom 

Apartments Available. 

$800-$850/Month 

Call Damian 

(508)868-7184 


Two Bedroom Apartment, 

Second Floor. 


$700/Month 

Heat & Hot Water Included. 


774-279-0651

OCTOBER, 29, 2008 



RENT 

Oxford 

One Bedroom Apartment 

With Off-Street Parking. 

$625/Month 

First/Last & Credit Check 

774-836-0189 

508-987-2300 

Oxford 

Senior Citizen Owned 

Duplex Home Seeking Tenant 

For Second Floor Apartment. 

$800/Month Plus Heat 

508-987-2300 

Southbridge 

2 & 3 bedroom 

apartments available on 

Coombs Street. 

Applianced, washer/dryer 

hook-ups. No pets. 

Section 8 Ok. $700-$750. 

First and security. 

References and credit 

check required. 

Call (508)596-8497 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

Ballard Court 

Three bedroom, first 

floor. Hardwood floors, 

Heat/hot water included 

washer/dryer hookup. 

$1000/month 

96 North Street 

Second floor 3 room, 1 

bedroom. Fully renovated. 

New cabinets, 

washer/dryer hookups 

in basement. 

$600/month, plus utilities 

186 Hamilton Street 

Two bedroom, second 

floor. Heat/hot water 

included 

$750/Month 

E. Main Street 

Various Two bedroom 

Apartments Available 

$600-$650/Month 

Plus utilities 

Credit check, first, last 

and security required. 

Appliances included for all 

NO PETS! 

Between 8am-4pm 

Monday-Friday 

508-764-1246 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

BRAND NEW 

APARTMENTS! 

2 Bedrooms/$775. 

Available now. 

Stove, refrigerator and 

dishwasher included. 

Secure building. 

Off-street parking. 

NO Pets. 

Call (508)765-5852 

Southbridge 

Three Bedroom 

One Bath, Nice Kitchen, Oil 

Heat. Section 8 Welcome. 

$700/Month 

Two Bedroom 

One Bath, Gas Heat, 

Section 8 Welcome. 

$650/Month 

One Bedroom 

One Bath 


$350/Month 

Right Off Of Main Street. 

Call Tom At 

781-296-3812 

Or Call Bert 

617-699-7428 

Southbridge 

1 bedroom, first floor newly 

decorated. Brand new 

kitchen, bath, great shape. 


Call (508)765-0914 

Southbridge 

2 & 3 Bedroom 

Apartments. 

From $600/Month 

Available Immediately! 

De-Leaded, Renovated. 


No Pets, First & Security 

Required. Various Locations. 

Call 508-764-6554 

Or 774-277-1616 

Southbridge 

2 & 3 bedroom, large 

apartment. Appliances, 

washer/dryer hookups. 

Section 8 approved. 

Off-street parking. 

First, last and references. 

$625 & $750 per month 

Call (978)852-0886 

Southbridge 

3 bedroom, third floor. $650 

per month plus utilities. 


Call (413)335-6998 


RENT 

Southbridge 

2 & Large 3 Bedroom 


Off street parking, 

Appliances. No pets. 

Modern & Clean! 

$725-$875 per month. 


Call (774)258-0147 

Southbridge 

2 Bedroom Apartments, 

All Deleaded. 

$575-$650 per month. 

Good References Required. 

Section 8 Welcome. 

Also: 

Garage Stalls 

$100/Month 

Please call 

(774)253-0123 

Southbridge 

2 Bedroom 

Apartment Available. 

Stove, refrigerator. Laundry 

facility on-site. Off-street 

parking. Freshly painted. 

No Pets. $525 per month. 

First, last and security. 

Available 

Immediately! 

Call (508)864-5605 

Southbridge 


Available In Nice Quiet 

Neighborhood With 

Off-Street Parking & 

Large Yard 

$600/Month 

First & Last Required. 

Call 508-764-0906 

Southbridge 

3 bedroom newly 

renovated. Washer/dryer 

hookup. Section 8 ok, first 

and security required. 



Call (508)864-6554 

Southbridge 

3 Bedrooms, Wall-to-wall 

Carpet, Washer/Dryer 

hookup, Gas Heat, 

Storage, No Pets. 

First/Security Required. 

Call Nick (508)943-5901 

or (508)397-1044 

Between 9am and 7pm 

Southbridge 

3 room-1 bedroom 1st floor 

in quiet area. Heat, hot water, 

gas stove, washer/dryer, 

refrigerator all included. Pay 

own electric lights. $700 per 

month for one person/$750 

for two. First/last. 

Call (508)764-1484 

Southbridge 

3 Spacious Bedrooms, 2 

Large Closets, Large Living 

Room & Kitchen. Gas Heat 

& Stove, Refrigerator, 

Washer & Dryer Hookup. 

Second Floor. 

First & Security. 

$750/Month 

508-909-6397 

508-981-1783 

Southbridge 

6 room, 3 bedroom 

apartment, second floor. 

Washer/dryer hookups, 

centrally located. $750 per 

month plus utiliites. First and 

last required. References. 

Call (774)402-8081 

Southbridge 

Beautiful second floor, 2 

bedroom, hardwoods 

throughout, newly 

remodeled bath, off-street 

parking washer/dryer 

hookup, swimming pool. 

Heat and hot water 

included. $950 per month. 

First and last. 

Call (774)230-0122 

Southbridge 

Bright 6 room, 3 bedroom 


Excellent condition, porch, 

hardwood floors, 

washer/dryer hookups, 

very nice area. 


Call (617)281-0831 

Or (781)444-1087 

Southbridge 

Charlton Street 

Available 12/1 

Three Bedroom, 

Second Floor Apartment. 

Appliances Included. 



Section 8 OK. 

Garages Available 

Call 508-612-6530 

Or 508-943-1703 x0 


RENT 

Southbridge 

Clean Four Room 

Apartment, Third Floor. 

One Year Lease & 

References Required. 

First & Last. 

$575/month 

Call 508-765-0386 

Weekdays 9:30a-5:30p 

To Apply 

No Pets, No Waterbeds 

Southbridge 

First Floor, Four 

Room Apartment, 

Electric Heat, 


Refrigerator, Stove, 

Garage, Large Yard. 



508-320-3368 

Southbridge 

Five Room, First Floor 

Apartment For Rent. 

Pay Own Oil. 

Newly Renovated. 

Washer/Dryer Hookups. 

First & Last Month Required. 

$700/Month. NO Pets. 

508-764-6425 

Southbridge 

Four bedroom, 7 rooms, 2 

bath, 2 living rooms, big 

kitchen. 1650 sq ft. second 

floor. Off street parking, 

section 8 ok, deleaded, 

laundry facilities, convenient 

location. 

$1000/month 

Call (617)645-2811 

Southbridge 

Four Bedroom, Second Floor 

Apartment. Stove, 

Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer 

Included. Off-Street Parking. 

First/Last & Security. 

Credit Check Required. 

$1000/Month 

508-943-1730 

Southbridge 

Large 2-bedroom 

apartment. 1st floor, newly 

renovated, & de-leaded. 

Washer/dryer hookups, 

enclosed porch. Great 

neighborhood. 

$850/month plus utilities, 

First/last/security deposit 

& credit checks. No pets 

508-347-7433 

Southbridge 

Large Two Bedroom Brick 

Condo. Large Kitchen 

& Family Room. Laundry 

Facilities On-Site. 

$700/Month 

Available Immediately 

Call 508-881-6751 

Southbridge 

NEW LISTING! 

Spacious 5-Room, 


Washer/Dyrer Hookups, 

Refrigerator & Stove, 

Fenced Yard, Porch 

Off-Street Parking, Updated 

Bathroom, Ceiling Fans 

Throughout. 

$800 

No Pets. No Smoking 


AVAILABLE NOW! 

Call 508-765-8730 

Southbridge 

Newly Renovated, One 

Bedroom Apartment. 

Free Electricity for First 

Month! 

Stove, Refrigerator 

and Dishwasher, 

Off-street Parking, 

Laundry Room 

and Intercoms. 

$575 

First and Security. 

Call (508)248-7186 

Southbridge 

Nice Area 

Three Bedroom Apartment 

For Rent. Living Room, 

Dining Room & Kitchen. 

Heat & Hot Water Included. 


Must See To Believe! 

$950/Month 

First/Last/Security Required. 

413-789-2203 

Southbridge 

Nice, Two Bedroom Condo, 

With Balcony, At Redstone 

Court. Newly Refinished. 


First + Security Required. 

No Pets. 

508-826-9654 


RENT 

Southbridge 

Non-Smokers Only. 

Cozy Three Room, One 

Bedroom. Stove & Fridge. 

$495/Month 

First & Security, 

Credit Check. Cats OK. 

413-283-5445 

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Southbridge 

One 3 Bedroom 

Apartment and One 4 

Bedroom Apartment 

Remodeled. Available 

Now! Starting At 

$850/month 


508-320-2175 

Southbridge 

One Bedroom Apartment, 

Third Floor. Stove & 

Refrigerator, Private 

Parking. One Year Lease. 

Security Deposit & 

Credit Check 

No Smoking/Pets 

$460/Month 

Utilities Not Included. 

Available November 1st 

508-248-3743 

Southbridge 

Paige Hill Area 

Excellent two bedroom 

apartment available. 

Townhouse style with 

garage & fireplace. 

Clean, quiet area. 

No pets. First and 

security. $750/Month 

Call for appointment 

(774)200-3382 

leave message 

Southbridge 

Second Floor, 6-Room 

Apartment,Plenty Of Room. 

Wall-To-Wall Carpet. 

No Smoking. No Pets. 

First & Security 

Ready To Move In! 

774-262-7082 

Southbridge 

Second Floor, Two 

Bedroom. Stove, 

Refrigerator. Hardwood 

Floors. Hot Water Included. 

No Pets. 


$675/Month 

508-829-5853 

Southbridge 

Spacious first floor, 2 

bedroom. Living room and 

dining room in quiet area on 

Route 169. Washer/dryer 

hookups in basement, 

off-street parking. 

$800/month. 

First and last required. 

(774)262-6533 

Southbridge 

Three Bedroom Apartment. 

Newly Renovated, 

Wall-To-Wall Carpet. 

$850/Month 

Section 8 Approved 

Lead Paint Cert. No Pets. 


774-230-0617 

Southbridge 

Two bedroom 

apartment. Renovated and 

deleaded. Vinyl sided, wall 

to wall, tile kitchen and bath, 

new porches and windows, 

off-street parking. 

$600.00/Month. 

Section 8/RHI welcome. 

Call 781-449-5511 

Southbridge 

Two Bedroom Apartment 

Third Floor 


Newly Rehabed, 

Convenient Location. 


508-769-2500 

Southbridge 

Two Bedroom, 2nd Floor. 

Quiet Neighborhood, Not Far 

From Center Of Town. HEAT, 

Hot Water & Appliances 

Included. Off-Street Parking. 


No Pets 

First & Security Deposit 

508-765-9673 

Southbridge 

Two Bedroom, Single Family 

Home. Stove, Refrigerator, 

Washer & Dryer Included. 




$900/Month 

508-943-1730 

Southbridge: 

Large 1 bedroom modern. 

Wall to wall, appliances 

included, coin-op laundry, no 

pets, lease and security. 

$575 and up, utilities not 

included. 

Call (508)764-2866 


RENT 

Spencer 

3 Bedroom Apartments 

$850/Month 

Off Street Parking, 

Section 8 approved. 

Call (508)987-3214 

Spencer 

4 room, 2 bedroom, 

deleaded, first floor. New 

flooring, paint, w/d hookups, 

parking, trash pick-up, no 

pets. First last security 

($400) references, credit 

check. $750 plus utilities. 

(508)885-4612 

evenings 

Spencer 

In-law 1 bedroom efficiency 

apartment. Quiet location, 

includes, heat, electricity and 

cable. No pets, no smoking. 

References required. 

Available now. First and 

security. $700 per month. 

Call (508)885-2604 

Spencer 

Newly Renovated Two 

Bedroom, Plus Small Spare 

Room. Off-Street Parking, 


Small Garage. 

No Smoking, No Pets. 

$800/Month 


508-885-6445 

Spencer 


Great Location - Route 9. 


All Newly Remodeled. 

No Pets. 


$600/Month 

Call 508-864-5605 

Spencer 

Rural setting off street 

parking large yard. 

One bedroom loft 

$725/month. 

3 bedroom, central location, 

$950/month. 

References, security 

and no pets. 

(508)885-6005 

Spencer 

Two Bedroom Apartment. 

New Appliances, Newly 

Renovated. Second Floor, 


$725/Month 

First & Last 

774-230-5198 

Spencer 

Two bedroom townhouses. 

1 year lease, no pets, 

appliances, hookups. First 

and last months rent. 

$625 to $720. Security 

deposit $500. 

Call (508)886-4312 


1738 House 

Free Electric, Heat, 

Hot Water Included In 

2 Bedroom. All Appliances. 

$1000/month 

Off-Street Parking 

508-347-1101 


2 Bedroom. Heat Included. 

Washer/Dryer Hookup. 

$975/Month 

508-347-2987 


Beautiful three bedroom, 

1 1/2 bath, half-duplex. 

Finished basement. Stove, 

refrigerator & dishwasher 

included. Storage 

space, nice yard, 

convenient location. 


$1195/Month 

Also available: 

Newly remodeled three 

bedroom. Convenient 

location. Refrigerator 

& stove included. 

$995/Month 

First & Last Required 

Call (508)867-8881 


Large, First Floor Two 

Bedroom Apartment. 

Centrally Located, 


Small Pets Welcome. 

$795/Month 

774-230-5917 

508-347-3913 


Sturbridge Heights 

(Hall Road) 

2 bedroom. Heat included. 

First, last and security. 


1 year lease required. 

Call (508)729-3429 

Webster 

1st & 2nd Floor, 5 Room 

Apartments. Large Living 

Room, Coin-op In Basement, 



For More Information 



RENT 

Uxbridge 

One bedroom apartment with 

loft, stove and refrigerator 

included. $625 per month 

plus utilities. First and last. 

Also have garage for rent for 

$100/month. 

Contact Bob Sr. 

(508)278-6291 

Uxbridge 

Two Bedroom Apartment. 

Convenient Location, 


New Flooring, Washer/Dyer 

Hookups. No Pets. 

$725/Month 


Webster 

(3) One Bedroom & Studio 


From $500 To $600 

Three Bedroom Apartment 

Available December 1st 

$800/Month 


Coin-Op Laundry. 

First/Last, Security & 

Credit Checks. 

508-479-8714 

508-865-5777 

Webster 

2 bedroom, newly renovated 

with parking space coin-op 

laundry. $600 per month. 

Pets ok. 

Call (508)943-6581 or 

(774)280-0169 

Webster 

30 Poland Street 

Modern 4-Room Apartment, 

Just Renovated. Kitchen , 

Appliances, Furnished. 

Large Rooms, Great 

Closets! Off-Street Parking. 

Less Than 1 Mile To 

I-395. Walking Distance 

To Most Webster Schools. 

No Pets. 

$700/Month 

Call 508-943-0972 

Or 508-949-1400 

Webster 

Brand New 2 Bedroom 

Apartment, Second Floor. 

Off-Street Parking, Stove & 

Refrigerator Included. 

First/Last & Security Deposit. 


$850/Month 

508-943-1730 

Webster 

First Floor, One & Two 

Bedroom Apartments. With 

Parking. Stove, Refrigerator, 

And Coin-Op Laundry In 

Basement. 

No Pets. First/Last & 

Security Required. 

Section 8 Approved 

$650/Month 

508-864-7595 

Webster 

Large 1 bedroom, second 

floor, newly decorated. 

No pets. 

References required. 


Call (508)943-8755 

before 7pm 

Webster 

Nice, Clean One Bedroom 

Apartment In Quiet 

Owner-Occupied Building. 

$500 Per Month, Plus 

Utilities For Qualified 

Applicants. 

No Pets, Non-Smoking. 

Off-Street Parking. Stove 

& Refrigerator Included. 

First/Last & Security Deposit. 

Credit Check & References. 

Call 508-943-2640 

Webster 

One bedroom apartment, 

first floor. Neat & clean, 

off-street parking. Good 

location. Affordable. 

Call for details 

(508)943-7436 

Or 1-508-612-6192 

anytime before 9pm 

Webster 

Two Bedroom Apartment For 

Rent. Second Floor, Recently 

Remodeled. No Dogs. 

First/Last & References. 

Call 508-987-3214 


RENT 

Webster 

Second floor, 2 bedroom. 

Appliances included, off 

street parking, no pets. 

Washer/dryer hookups 

Call for appointment 

(508)943-1703 x0 

Webster 

Studio, third floor, off street 

parking, no pets. $400 per 

month plus utilities. 

Call (508)269-0855 

Webster 

Third Floor, Three 

Bedroom, Updated 

Bathroom, Large Kitchen 

with Appliances, 


Wood Floors, Storage, 

Nice Backyard, Off-Street 

Parking, Near Downtown 

$850/month 


Available Immediately! 

Call 508-951-2641 

Webster 

Three Bedroom Apartment, 

Second Floor. 

12 Deslauriers Ave. 

Gas Heat, Off-Street Parking. 


Call (508)943-7252 

or (508)943-9374 

Webster 

Two Bedroom Apartments. 

Coin-Op & Off-Street 

Parking. Second & Third 

Floor Available. No Pets. 

$600/month 

First/Last & References 


After 5pm 

Webster 

Two Bedroom, Completely 

Redone. New Tile Floor In 

Kitchen, Hardwood In 

Bedrooms, Sunporch, 

Huge Yard. 

No Pets. 

$700/Month 

603-313-3475 


Very spacious 2 bedroom 


Close to center of town. Offstreet 

parking, washer/dryer 

hookup. $700 per month, 

plus utilities. No pets. 

Call for more details, 

(508)361-9720 

Whitinsville 

1, 2 or 3 bedroom 

apartments. Large rooms, 

with appliances. Off-street 

parking. No pets. 

No utilities included. 

First/Last & References 

Call (508)476-7856 

Whitinsville 


Quiet Neighborhood Near 

Shopping Plaza. 

$650/Month 

508-234-0930 

510 

COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 

Charlton 

Centrally Located, 1400 

Sq.Ft. (20’x70’), 4-Bay 

Unfinished Building 

Available. For Storage, Etc. 

Will Finish To Suit 

Long-Term (2+ Years) 

Leasee. Other Space 

Available Soon. 

Call Owner 

508-248-1687 

Chase Mill 

Complex 

(Formerly Ethan Allen) 

Located In Dudley, MA 

Indoor/Outdoor Space 

Available For Immediate 

Lease For Storage, 

Light Industrial, 

Manufacturing, Office. 

Call Today For Info 

774-280-6026 

OPEN NOW!!! 

Tri-State Speedway 

Indoor Go-Kart & 

Amusement Center 

510 

COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 

Spencer 

Office Space 

Bright & Spacious Rooms In 

Beautiful, Historic Victorian. 

Centrally Located On Route 

9. Ample Parking. Great 

Location. Variety Of 

Floorplans Available. 

Call Scott 

508-320-2814 

Or Neil 

508-868-1043 

Southbridge 

Behind Main Street 

Retail/Office Space 


508-764-2866 

Southbridge 

Retail Space 

Main Street, high visibility. 

$1300 per month 

plus utilities. 

Call (508)765-5995 

Webster 

For Rent 

Starting At 

$2.00 Per 

Square Foot! 

9000 sq.ft. 

6500 sq.ft. 

3400 sq.ft. 

2500 sq.ft. 

1000 sq.ft. 

7500 sq.ft 

(Free-Standing) 

2500 sq.ft 

(Free-Standing) 

Call Owner 

508-753-3670 

Woodstock, CT 

Commercial For Lease 

1500-2000 sq.ft. 

Dry Storage Or Storefront. 

$500-$750/Month 

Tarred Parking For 

20 Plus Cars. 

860-237-5526 

515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE 

Spencer 

Two Bedroom Condo. Bright, 

Modern, Contemporary 

Style. Hardwood, 

Tile, & Appliances. 

Great Kitchen. Beautifully 

Landscaped Grounds. 

Convenient Location. 

Rent To Own! 

(6 Months Credit) 

From $850 

Call Scott 

508-320-2814 

Southbridge 

Condo For Sale By 

Owner 

2 bedroom. Fully 

applianced, gas heat, 

central air, security 

system, storage, elevator. 

Immediate occupancy. 

Rent/rent with option. 

Call (774)230-7216 

Southbridge 

Desirable Maria Ave 

Location! 

Spacious Two Bedroom, 

Two Bath, Garden-Style 

Condo. Featuring Large 

Living Room, Dining Area 

With Sliders To Deck, Fully 

Applianced Kitchen. 

Move-In Condition. 

A Great Buy At 

$119,900 

Bousquet Real Estate 

508-765-5411 

520 HOUSEMATES 

Douglas 

Professional Female Seeks 

Same To Share House On 

Wallum Lake. Private 

Beach Rights. 

$550 Rent Including Utilities. 

(Heat Separate) 

774-232-9688


520 HOUSEMATES 

Woodstock 

Roommate Wanted 

To Share Condo 

Female Non-Smoker 

Preferred. 

Near Four Corners In 

Thompson. Includes All 

Utilities (Heat, Electric, 

Cable & Phone) 

Only $550/Month 

774-289-2872 

525 HOUSES FOR RENT 

Charlton 

Two Bedroom, Older Home 

In Rural Neighborhood, On 

Charlton/Southbridge Line. 

New Windows. 

$850/Month 

Utilities & Oil Heat 

Not Included. 

No Smokers. Security + First. 

References/Credit Check 

Required. 

508-764-3316 

Pomfret 

Beautiful, restored 3 

bedroom Carriage house 

on 30 acres with pond! No 

smokers. $1800 per 

month. Lease. 

Lisa Davidson Realtor 

(860)377-8747 

Pomfret 

Elegant, antique country 

home. 3-4 bedroom, 2 

bath modern kitchen, 

dining room, FP’s, 

beautifully restored. No 

smokers. $2000 per 

month. Lease. 

Lisa Davidson Realtor 

(860)377-8747 

Rutland 

13 Peters Ave 

Two Bedroom House 

With Beach Rights 

For Rent (To Own) 

$1200/Month 


No Pets. 

508-284-6602 

525 HOUSES FOR RENT 

Spencer 

Small 1 bedroom house for 

rent on Thompson Pond. No 

pets, no smoking, $650 per 

month. 

Call (508)754-5541 

Spencer 

Two Bedroom House On 

Cranberry Lake. Big Living 

Room, Washer/Dryer 

Hookups, Deck, Water 

Rights, Big Yard, Off-Street 

Parking. 

Available November 1st 

$1000/Month 

First & Last 

508-885-5740 

508-335-6588 

Woodstock Valley 

Lakefront Home 

On Witches Woods Lake. 

Direct Waterfront, Two 

Bedroom. Victorian Cottage. 

A View of The Lake From 

Every Room! 

Dead-End Road, Quiet 

Neighborhood. 


Security Required. 

860-933-5765 

860-786-7186 

545 LAND/LOTS 

Holland 

3+ acres, water view, 

excellent hgwy access to 

I-84, view @ 

escapeestatesinc.com 

REDUCED! 

$49,900. 

Call (508)347-7208 

546 CEMETARY LOTS 

3 Lots 

Pine Grove 

Cemetery 

Whitinsville, MA 

All Adjoining, Side-By-Side. 

Good Location Near 

Front/Path. 

Asking $1100 Each 

Or $3000 For All 3 

508-234-5389 


Cemetery Lot 

For Sale 

Worcester County Memorial 

Park, Paxton, MA. 

Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, 

2 Lots (1 & 2) 


Call 508-347-3884 

Leave Message If No Answer 

Cemetery Lots 

for Sale 


Park-Paxton, MA 

2 Lots (#408A) available in 

the beautiful Garden of Valor 

II. $5,000 for both. 

Call (508)987-0531 

CEMETERY 

LOTS: 

Two in the 

Garden of Valor 

at Worcester Memorial 

Park in Paxton. 

$1500/best offer. 

Please call 

508-885-5133 

Cemetery Plots at 

Worcester County 

Memorial Park 

in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. 

Call (508)987-6180 

Cemetery Plots 


Park, Paxton; 2 Person, 

Garden Of Faith. 

$1400 OBO (For Both) 

Currently Sells For $2100 

Direct From WCMP. 

Please Call 

508-892-1679 

Garden of Prayer 

3 lots, side by side, buy two 

for $2000 and get the third 

free. Choice ground. 

Worcester county memorial 

park, Paxton MA. 

Call (508)234-7116 


Two Cemetery 

Lots 


Memorial Park 

In Paxton 

$900 For Each, 


Call Cheryl 

413-245-4181 

WORCESTER COUNTY 

MEMORIAL PARK; 

Paxton, MA 

2 adjoining lots. 

Asking $1500 or Best Offer 

for both call (508)867-3820 


Memorial Park, 

Paxton 

4 lots in the Garden of the 

Cross, which is the oldest 

garden in the park. Value 

$7000, asking $6000. 

Will sell separately. 

Call (508)892-8685 


Memorial Park 

Garden of the Cross 

2 lots side by side. Price 

$3500 for both. 

Call (508)721-8924 

550 MOBILE HOMES 

14x70 Mobile 

Home 

W/56ft addition which 

includes 24x12 den, 14x12 

work room w/sink and 18ft 

porch w/handicapped ramp. 

Large hallways/doors, for 

wheelchair. New 

roof/windows. $98K plus 

park share. 

Bill, (508)347-5463 

14x70 Mobile 

Home 

with central air. Mint 

condition to move in. Many 

new extras. Located in 

attractive over 55 park in 


Call Joe (508)347-8976 


1983 Mobile Home 

14’x70’, Liberty Brand. 

Two Bedroom, 

All Remodeled With 

Attached Screenhouse. 

Park Share Included. 

$69,000 OBO 

OPEN HOUSE 

Sunday, October 19th 

Noon-2pm 

508-867-5043 

Brookfield 

55 Plus Community. 

Nanatomqua Mobile 

Home Park. 

2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, 

Carport, Screen Porch, 

New Appliances, 

New Roof. 

508-892-7228 


Brookfield 

Nanatomqua Mobile 

Home Park 

(55 And Over) 

2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 

Bath, Living Room, Large 

Kitchen, Laundry Room 

With New Appliances, 

And Door To Back Porch. 

REDUCED 

$79,900 

508-868-4662 

Retiring? 

Think Of A Mobile Home 

In A Beautiful Park In 


Two Bedrooms, One And 

One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, 

New Roof, New Windows, 

And Many Updates. 

$90,000 

508-347-8791 


Mobile Home 55+ 

1 Bedroom, Ideal 

Location, Close To 

Everything. New Floors, 

Carpets, Paint, Windows, 

Shower, Cabinets & 

Counters. Newer Furnace, 

A/C & More. 

Washer/Dryer. 

$37,500 


Aut motive 



$99,900 

(Park Share Included) 

Charming, Move-In Ready. 

Fully Applianced, C/A, Open 

Floor Plan. Two Bedrooms, 

One Large Bath. 

Maintenance Free. Shaded. 

Monthly Fee $180. 

Includes Taxes, Cable 

TV And More! 

Why Rent? 

860-315-7122 

Sturbridge Retirement 

Community 

Completely Rebuilt In 2002. 

New Floors, Walls, Doors, 

Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, 

Bathroom. Carpeting On All 

Floors Except Kitchen & 

Bath. New Vinyl Siding. 

508-735-9639 

Woodstock 

Seasonal Campground 

Park Model And Addition, 

Includes Lot. 

Asking $29,900 

Phone 860-923-3717 

(cell) 860-933-1134 

Year Round 

or Winter 

Home 

This 1475 sq. ft. 2 

bedroom 2 full bath, fully 

furnished, like new home 

inside and out, is in a 

beautiful 55 and older 

gated community. It’s 

located in Fort Pierce, FL., 

just minutes from beaches 

and great fishing. Many 

other extras. $79,900. 

Make an offer. 

Call (508)779-0311 

565 ROOMS FOR RENT 

Southbridge 

Room For Rent 

Nice Neighborhood, 

Very Quiet Family Setting. 

Includes Cable & Microwave. 

$100/Week. 

774-230-5283 

565 ROOMS FOR RENT 

Spencer 

Furnished Room For Rent 

In Luxury Home. 

Private Bath, Parking, 

Laundry, A Bar. 

Quiet, Scenic Home 

With Fireplaces. 

$500/Month All Included. 

Leave Message 

508-579-2436 

Spencer 

Large room for rent. Luxury 

home, private bath, walk in 

closet, laundry, parking, bar. 

$500 includes all. Non 

smoking. Cat ok. Security. 

Call (508)579-2436 

Spencer 

Room For Rent 

All Utilities Included. 

Includes Parking Space. 

Non-Smoking. 

$100 Per Week OR 

$400/Month 

508-281-4429 

565 STORAGE SPACE 

FOR RENT 

Webster 

30 Poland Street 

Need Some Extra Space To 

Store Those Summer Toys, 

Boats, Etc.? 

Small & Large Units 

Available. 

Call 508-949-1400 

Or 508-943-0972 After 5pm 

Leave Message 

575 VACATION RENTALS 

WELLS, MAINE 

Village By the Sea 

2 bedroom/2 bath condo. 

Pool complex, with 

jacuzzi and exercise room, 

outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, 

A/C, cable. 

Daily Rate $80-$90 

Call For Details 

(508)429-7568 

575 VACATION RENTALS 

Florida 

Disney Area 

All the comforts of 

home, with the 

attractions nearby. 

2 Bedroom, 

2 bath condo. 

Sleeps 6, 

Full kitchen, pool, 

tennis and more! 

$75/per night. 

Reserve now for 

Fall & Winter 


Florida 

Fort Myers Beach 

One Bedroom Beach 

Cottage. 

March 

$2200 

(Off-Season) Weeks 

October, November, 

December and 

April 

From $450/Weekly 

All Clean, Quiet & 

Well Equipped. 

Near All Attractions. 

774-262-0340 

Florida 

St. Petersburg 

3 Bedroom Ranch, 

Loaded, with laundry room 

Beaches 1 mile away, 

Busch Gardens 20 

minutes away. 

$1200/month with utilities 

including HBO 

January ‘09-March ‘09 

not available 

Call (508)885-6613 

700 AUTOMOTIVE 

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 

(4) 18” Chrome 

Wheels 

With Toyo Tires 

(285-60-R18) 

Fits Cadillac Escalade. 

Tires Half-Worn, Good 

Condition. Wheels In 

Perfect Condition. 

Originally $4000 


Can Email Pictures 

508-248-5993 

4 Cooper Weather 

Master S/T Tires 

Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 

Like New $150 

4 Cooper Weather 

Master S/T Snow 

Groove Tires 

225/55 R17 

Like New $200 

508-867-2560 

Evenings 

A-1 Condition 

4 new Yokohama 

High Speed Rain 

Tires 

195-50-R15/82V on mint 5 

Bolt American Racing 

Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra, 

Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon 

and many more. 

Call Tom ask if they will fit 

your car. 

Best Reasonable Offer 

Spencer 

774-745-0173 

Third Row 

Bench Seat 

For Ford Expedition 

(Eddie Bauer) 

Tan Leather, Excellent 

Condition. 

Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 

$150 

860-935-0039 

Truck Rails 

Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed 

Great Condition 

$95 For Set 

GM Chrome 

Slotted Wheels 

15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern 

For Full-Size GM. 

$200 Set Of 4 

454 Complete 

GM Block 

With Fuel Injection 

$1200 

508-259-8805 

Used Auto Parts 

91 day Guarantee. Large 

inventory of engines, 

transmissions, tires & glass. 

Excellent service. Free parts 

locating service. 

Amherst-Oakham Auto 

Call (800)992-0441 or 

(508)799-9969 

715 AUTO SERVICES 

D&M 

Towing & 

Recycling 

Paying CASH 

For Your Junk & 

Unwanted Vehicles 

Fully Licensed 

& Insured 

Cars, Trucks and 

Farm Equipment 

Wanted 

Call D&M Towing 

508-887-3645 

TOLL-FREE 

1-877-820-2TOW 

Also Available: 

New and Used 

Auto Parts 

Inquire at: 

www.dmtow.com 

Junk Cars & 

Trucks Wanted 

Large Trucks & 

Equipment 

Cash Paid 

FREE REMOVAL 

401-965-8949 

720 CLASSICS 

1989 BMW 325i 

Red convertible new black 

top new transmission, 

automatic, runs perfect, 

$5500. Call (413)245-4587 

1985 Buick 

Riviera 

Must Sell My Beautiful, 

Restored Pride & Joy! 

135k Original Miles. Pretty 

Blue With Black Landau 

Roof. Plush Interior. 

Mechanically Good. 

$2500 OBO 

508-476-1721 

1962 Buick 

Electra 225 

4-Door, Excellent Running & 

Body Condition. 36k Original 

Miles. Light Grey. 

Price Negotiable 

Call Laurie 

508-450-5740 

1987 Chevy 

Monte Carlo LS 

Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, 

5.0 V8 automatic, perfect 

velour interior, 1-owner, 

120K miles. Bought new at 

Diamond Chevrolet. Very 

good condition, 

runs great. $2500. 

(508)347-9386 

1978 Corvette 

Silver Anniversary Model 

Limited Edition, Runs 

Strong, Looks Real Sharp! 

Excellent Driver. L82 

Engine, T-Tops. 

$7900 

No Dreamers! 

508-340-5334 

720 CLASSICS 

1984 Firebird SE 

H06, air, auto locks doors & 

windows. Cast wheels, 

Chapman. Best offer. 

Call (617)872-3230 

1973 Green 

VW Beetle 

Recent Engine, 

Good Tires 

Best Offer 

413-245-3530 

1966 Mustang 

1971 VW Beetle 

Call (508)341-3910 

for information 

1995 Toyota Supra 

Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 

Original. 60k, 

Black-On-Black, Leather, 

Two-Owner Car. 

$50,000 FIRM 

1973 Pontiac 

Trans-Am 

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, 

Burgundy Interior, Original, 

Matching Numbers. 90k. 

$50,000 FIRM 

508-344-2660 

Corvette 

1978 Anniversary 

Black T-Top, 57k Miles. 

New Exhaust, Starter, Etc. 

$5500 OBO 

508-713-3513 

Antique Black 

Jaguar 

1972 XJ6. Body, paint and 

chrome nearly perfect, New 

Michelin pin stripe tires and 

many spare parts. 

Best Reasonable Offer. 

Call Tom (Spencer) 

(774)745-0173 

725 AUTOMOBILES 

1999 Audi A4 1.8T 

82k Miles. 19” Chrome 

Wheels, Body Kit, Custom 

Paint, Plus Many Extras. 

Asking $9,800 

or best offer 

(508)717-9244 

2002 BMW 325ci 

Convertible 


38,883 Miles. Automatic 

Transmission With Sports 

Shift Mode. Grey Leather 

Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. 

Harmon-Kardon Sound 

System, Premium 

Wheels, Etc. 

$19,999 

Contact Josh 

508-885-7085 

2005 Buick 

Century 

New tires, new brake job, 

Runs excellent. Loaded. 

$5,000 

774-230-0899 

1997 Chevy 

Blazer 4x4 

Used Motor Ready To 

Be Installed. Vehicle Is 

In Good Condition 

NEW PRICE $800 

Call Anytime 

774-230-3504 


2003 Buick 

Century 

Silver, runs well, A/C, cruise 

control. Automatic car 

starter. $3700. 

2003 Dodge Ram 

1500 

Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, 

runs excellent, bed liner. 

$8995. 

Call (508)347-7832 

1999 Buick Park 

Ave 

Loaded, like new, leather, 

122K miles. $4500. 

Call (508)752-8683 

1993 Cadillac 

Fleetwood 

Florida car. 46k miles, 

regular gas; 17-18 in city 

27-28 highway. Fully loaded, 

Light Blue with Light 

Blue leather interior. $6200. 

Call (508)832-3029 or 

(508)272-3433 

2004 Chevrolet 

Monte Carlo LS 

Black/Grey, Excellent 

Condition, 43k Miles. 

$9500 

508-987-1350 

2000 Chevy 

Malibu 

V6, 126k Miles, A/C, 

Power Everything. CD Player. 

$2000 OBO 

MUST SELL! 

508-762-6773 

2005 Chrysler 

Pacifica 

AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly 

Highway. New Tires, Great 

Family Car, Well Maintained. 

$6500 OBO 

Photos Available 

Call Bill & Andrea 

860-377-0396 

860-928-1064 

2004 Chrysler 

Town & Country 

One Owner, 23,500 Miles. 

Black Custom Paint, Fully 

Loaded, Perfect Condition 

$18,000 Or Best Offer 

Call 508-764-3723 

2005 Corvette 

Coupe 

17K miles, auto, 

GPS, OnStar, etc. 

Excellent condition. 

REDUCED! 

Asking $28,000. 

MUST SELL! 

Call (508)397-6409 

2007 Dodge 

Charger SXT 

Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat 

Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, 

Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien 

$19,595 OBO 

Must See! 

Sharon 774-287-2031 

2004 Dodge 

Intrepid 

Excellent condition, one 

owner, only 35,000 miles. 

$6000 firm. 

Call Pat, (508)943-8712 


2000 Dodge 

Caravan 

56,000 miles, excellent 

condition. Non-smoker, 

am/fm/cd, recent tires. 

Asking $4100. 

1983 Lincoln Town 

Car 

20,000 miles, estate car. 

Excellent condition. Always 

garaged. $4500 or best offer. 

(508)317-7092 

1999 Dodge 

Grand Caravan 

130k Miles 


Call Jeff 

774-402-8222 

508-347-7490 

1994 Dodge 

Intrepid 

86k Miles, Needs 

Transmission Work. 

Good Body, Strong 

Engine, Good Tires. 

Nice Car 


Call Before 8pm 

508-892-4434 

1994 Dodge Viper 

Red, With White Stripes. 

17k Miles. Showroom 

Condtion, Not A Scratch! 

Has Remote 

Keyfob Starter As Well As 

Phone Remote Starter. 

$31,500 OBO 

Can Email Photos. 

508-248-5993 

1992 Dodge 

Stealth 

Red, Mint Condition. 

$6500 OBO 

508-347-3613 

1985 Fire-Engine 

Red Mazda RX7 

1.1L Rotary Engine. 

Mint Condition. 

Single Owner, 54k Miles. 

Always Garaged, No Rust, 

Sunroof. 

Runs Beautifully. 

$5000 

508-845-9237 

2005 Ford 

Focus ZX5 

Silver, Leather, 68k Miles. 

Tinted Glass, CD Changer, 

A/C, Auto, PW/PS, Cruise. 

30+ MPG. Real Clean! 

Balance Of 100k Mile 

Warranty. 

$7900 

Charlton 

508-248-6863 

2003 Ford 

Mustang GT 

With 22k Miles, Custom 

Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 

Ebiach Lowering Springs. 

Clean Car, Mint Condition. 

Garaged In Winter. 

$14,000 OBO 

508-864-9692 

508-764-1401 

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY 

$19,555 

Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 

191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 

(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 

www.krausecars.com 


2003 Ford 

Mustang Mach 1 

Azure Blue with Black 

leather. 18K miles, like brand 

new. Couple after 

market parts. $17,500. 

Call (508)987-8486 

2000 Ford 

Taurus SES 

3.0L V6, Loaded, 

Ice Cold A/C. 

$1995 

1996 Saturn SL 

4-Cylinder, Cold A/C, Great 

On Gas, CD System. 

Very Reliable - Must See! 

$1495 OBO 

774-208-3313 

1999 Ford Ranger 

Extended Cab Pickup 

V6, 4.0L 

131,780 Miles. Recent 

Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. 

Runs Well. 

$3500 

(Book Value $6000+) 

860-923-1848 

1998 Ford 

Contour LX 

Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, 

133k. Good Tires, 

Recent Brake Job. 

$1700 Or Best Offer 

508-892-9212 

1995 Geo Prizm 

110K miles, Red, 4 door 

sedan, recently, 

reconditioned, new starter, 

runs great. 

Moving must sell quick!! 


Call (508)341-4434 or 

(860)857-4168 

2001 Honda 

Accord 4-Door EX 

V6 Auto With Leather. 118k 

Miles. Excellent Condition. 

Extra Set Of 4 Snow Tires. 

Kelly Bluebook Value $7950 

Asking $7200 


After 5pm 

2002 Lincoln LS 

Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, 

Fully Loaded, Chrome 

Rims/Grill/Rocker 

Panels/Pillars, 

Brand New Snow Tires, 

Extra Set Of 18” Chrome 

Rims with Tires. New 

Brakes 

Sharp Car! Mint! 

$13,500 obo 


1999 Mercury 

Cougar 

92k, V6, 5 Speed, All 

Options. College 

Forces Sale 

$3800 OBO 

Call 


508-335-1283 

2007 TOYOTA 

CAMRY HYBRID 

$25,950 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



1996 Mercury 

Grand Marquis 

Blue Hill Edition 

Loaded, White w/ Blue 

Interior, 90k Miles 

$2,995 obo 

1992 Chevy 

Corsica 

Blue, 119k Miles, 

Good Condition 

6 Cylinder Automatic 

$1,195 obo 

(508)615-5959 

1997 Olds Regency 

Nice solid driver 105K 

highway miles, loaded with 

moonroof, needs nothing. 

Asking $3500. 

Call (860)974-3022 

$500 Police 

Impounds! 

Cars/Trucks From $500! 

For listings 

800-559-4138 ext. 3468 

2008 Pontiac G5 

Brand New! Low Mileage. 

2-Door Coupe, 

Midnight Blue. 

Bought For $18,000 

Sell For $14,500 

774-230-4485 

2001 PT Cruiser 

Limited 

Silver w/ Leather, Loaded 

One Owner 

A Loved Car!!! 

Low Price Reflects 114k, 

New Timing Belt, and 

Extensive Tune-up 

REDUCED 

$5700 

(508)476-3715 

2001 Subaru 

Forrester 

Standard, Recent Brakes, 

A/C, Roof Racks. Looks 

& Runs Great. 

$5,500 OBO 

508-987-3244 


COROLLA 

$15,997 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



COROLLA 

$15,990 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



COROLLA 

$16,990 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


1999 TOYOTA 

CAMRY SOLARA 

$7,999 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



COROLLA 

$17,777 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2007 TOYOTA MATRIX 

$16,997 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2007 TOYOTA PRIUS 

$24,997 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2006 TOYOTA CAMRY 

$15,996 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$18,888 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$14,995 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2004 TOYOTA PRIUS 

$18,500 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$11,992 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$14,992 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2006 Volkswagen 

Jetta 

Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 

disc CD changer, heated 

seats & mirrors, sunroof, 

front, side & rear air bags. 

$14,900. 

Call (508)949-6914 

1993 Volvo 240GL 

4-Door Sedan, 132k 

Miles. Runs Fine. No 

Rust. CD, Automatic. 

$2300 OBO 

508-867-6023 

Corvette 1988 

Excellent Condition. New 

T-Top, Tires & Interior. 

Over $11k Invested. 


1-508-943-1128 

1-508-341-3164

OCTOBER, 29, 2008 


Aut motive 


2002 VW Passat 

GLS 

4Motion, Gold, $7000. 

Outstanding condition. 96K 

miles, one owner, 

Edmunds.com says “This is 

our favorite midsize sedan. 

Don’t make your vehicle 

choice without driving one” 

(508)347-7489 

Wanted 

Old Camaros 

1967-1969 including parts, 

pieces in any condition. Will 

consider other models. 

Call (860)633-0869 

SPORTS UTILITY 

VEHICLES 

1996 Ford 

Bronco XLT 

4x4, 1 owner, no accidents, 

never smoked in, interior 

99%, runs perfect, 

Green/Grey, brush guard, 

needs rear fenders, $3500. 

Call (508)949-1525 

1997 TOYOTA RAV4 

$7,995 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


1999 GMC 

Suburban SLT 

4x4, Leather, 

Remote/Keyless Entry, 

130k Miles, Good 

Condition. 

$6500 

508-612-6398 

2001 Chevy 

Blazer LT 

Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, 

Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 

Wheel Drive. Very Clean, 

Runs Great, Needs Nothing! 

94k Miles, 22MPG. 

Asking $6000 

508-864-3846 

2004 Jeep 

Liberty Sport 

Silver, 49k Miles. 


CD/AM/FM Radio. 


774-364-1133 

Or After 5pm 

508-886-7184 

Ask For Linda 

2004 Subaru 

Forester 

59,000 miles, auto, 2.5L, 

Java Black Pearl. Very clean 

car, $13,500. 

Call (508)434-0147 


$16,994 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2005 TOYOTA 

HIGHLANDER 

$17,995 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$16,995 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$19,995 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2006 TOYOTA 

HIGHLANDER 

$18,990 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$18,999 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$21,996 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



FJ CRUISER 

$21,997 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



HIGHLANDER 

$17,900 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2007 TOYOTA RAV4 

$21,997 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


SPORTS UTILITY 

VEHICLES 

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 

$21,997 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


740 MOTORCYCLES 

2005 Aquila 250 

Cruiser 

356 miles, showroom 

condition, bike can be seen 

at 364 Main Street, Oxford. 

$2700. 

Call (774)280-2630 

1999 Compo HD 

Hardtail 

Just Painted, Completely 

Rebuilt, Must See! 

Asking $8000 Or BRO 


2006 Harley 

Davidson 

Sportster XL883C 

White with saddle bags. 

2,091 miles. $6000. Also 

Harley helmet, jacket and 

gloves for sale. 

Call (508)949-0621 

2004 Harley 

Davidson Ultra 

Classic 

5500 miles, $17000. 

Call (508)943-0242 

2002 Harley 

XLH 883 Sportster 

9500 Miles, Crash Bars, 

Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, 

Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 

Custom Grips. 

Excellent Condition 

Looks & Runs Great. 

Asking $4500 

860-617-7335 

2001 Harley 

Davidson 

1200 Sportster 

Yellow & Black, 

Mint Condition With New 

Parts. 3000 Miles. 

$4950 

508-892-4495 

2000 Harley 

Davidson XL883 

Custom 

Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, 

Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, 

Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 

21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots 

Of Chrome Added, 1,493 

Miles, Flawless. 

Asking $5800 

860-792-1168 

1998 Harley 

Davidson 

1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, 

excellent condition, 

registered, many extras! 

$7000 or BO 

508-764-8754 

1994 Harley 

Davidson 

Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, 

good shape, extra lights, 

extra chrome, forward 

controls. $7500. 

Call (508)864-3198 

2008 Honda Rebel 

CMX250C 

Just bought, has 84 miles. 

Paid $4000 but too old to 

ride. $2990 FIRM. 

Call (508)987-6313 

2005 Honda VT750 

Shadow Spirit 

Mint Condition, Low 

Mileage, Always Garaged. 

Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver 

Flame, Chrome Backrest. 


Call 860-792-0506 

2004 Honda VTX 

1300 Retro 

Pristine condition, Candy 

Apple Red, many chrome 

extras, less than 2000 miles, 

$7500 firm. Free mini bike 

with purchase. 

Call David, 

(508)234-0631 

2003 Honda 

CRF-150 

Hardly Used! 

Paid $3200 

Asking $1800 Firm 

(508)987-0557 

2002 

HONDA 

XR100R 

IN GREAT CONDITION! 

Cleaned And Stored 

In Garage After 

Every Use. 

Only Had 

One Owner. 

Going To College! 

Must Sell! 

$1400 

Call 

(508)248-3646 


1994 Honda 

CBR 600 

Excellent Condition, 24k 

Miles. White & Black. 

New Chain & Tire. 

$2800 OBO 

508-765-9266 

2006 Kawasaki 

Vulcan Nomad 

Excellent condition with extra 

features and accessories, 

6,514 miles, model 

VN1600D6F, one owner, 

must be seen to appreciate. 

Price reduced to $8000 

Call (413)204-6237 

2003 Kawasaki 

KX65 

One Owner, Runs Great, 

New Sprockets and Chain. 

Son has outgrown it. 

$1600 OBO 

Call 508-764-1515 

or (Cell) 508-450-6458 

2005 Suzuki C50 

Boulevard Cruiser 

Black/Grey, 300 Miles, 

Mint! 

$4899 

508-885-9892 

508-753-5529 

2004 XL 883 

Harley 

Davidson 

3400 miles, lots of 

upgrades, mint 

condition, handles 

great. $7200 or best 

offer. Won’t last long! 

Call (508)347-8969 

1987 Yamaha 

XV535 Motorcycle 

59,920 Miles, New Battery, 

Owner’s Manual, Service 

Manual Included. 

$900 OBO 

Call Robert 

508-987-5167 


100th Anniversary 

2003 Harley 

Davidson 

883 Hugger, 12k Miles. 

Includes Harley Hard Leather 

Bags, Dual Seat, Extra 

Chrome, Luggage Rack, 

Cover, & Windshield. 

$5500 

508-943-3004 

745 RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

2005 Kawasaki 

250 Bayou ATV 

Less than 30 hours use, mint 

condition/needs nothing. 

Paid $3200, asking $2200 or 

best offer. 

Call (508)867-8434 after 

5:30pm 

1998 Kawasaki 

750 Xi Sport Jetski 

Two seater, new battery and 

recently serviced. Excellent 

condition. Includes trailer 

and cover. $2500 or best 

offer. Call (508)234-0252 

2000 Yamaha 200 

Blaster 

New Brakes, Runs 

Excellent, Good Condition 

$1200 OBO 

413-245-6130 

508-981-6400 

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 

2002 12x40 Park 

Model RV 

(like brand new) on beautiful 

lot in campground can be 

used for a full 6 months (15 

April-15 October every year) 

Lot paid for until 2097. 

$48,000 

Call Don (508)344-9499 

2001 24 ft. Travel 

Camper Trailer 

All works, call for details! 

Call from 8am-7:30pm. 

Best time to call 

4pm-7:30pm 

(508)867-6124 

Price $6,200 or best offer 


1997 24’ 

Dutchman Pop-Up 

Camper 

Model 1007 

Sleeps 6 

Great Condition. Heat, 

Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. 

$2700 

413-537-0619 

1989 24’ Terry 

Travel Trailer 

Excellent Condition, New 

Battery, Tires, & More. 

Receiver & Sway Bars 

Included. Must See To 

Appreciate. 


508-885-6215 

** 35’ Sprinter ** 

Furnishings Included, 

Plus Deck. 

$3300/Help 

With Financing. 

While Available, 

Call Bryant 

774-200-4630 

For Showing & Purchase! 

2006 Camp 

Out Truck Cap 

Gray, 6ft with sliding front 

window & side windows & 

locking back window. Used 2 

months, brand new. Stored 

in heated garage. Fits Ford 

Truck Super Cab. $1100. 

(508)729-9177 

2002 Citation 

31Ft. Travel 

Trailer 

$13,999. One owner, kept on 

site, nice camper, includes 

back ladder, spare tire, 

awning, electric jack, sleeps 

6, lots of storage, huge 

bathroom, queen bed, 1 large 

slide-out in living room & 

dinette area. Pictures on 

www.breezybendrv.com 

Call (508)987-1519 for 

more details 


2001 Coachhouse 

Camper/RV 

52k Miles, Completely 

Self-Contained 

Camper Van. 

Shower, Toilet, Sink, 

Stove, Generator, 

Auxiliary Batteries, 

and MORE! 

REDUCED PRICE 

Asking $27,000 

(508)765-8848 

2005 Fleetwood 

PaceArrow 37A 

Motorhome 

18K miles, loaded, no 

pets/smokers. Two slide 

outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. 

Electric awning & levelers, 

workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5 

speed, lots of extras. 

Low $90’s. 


2001 Fleetwood 

Elkhorn Truck 

Camper 

Like new, used only a few 

times. Fits 6’ truck bed. 

Queen, sleeps 4, all 

amenities, asking $8,700. 

Must see! Truck also 

available. 

Call (508)892-8861 

35 Foot Mallard 

Sprinter Camping 

Trailer 

“Bunk House”, Sleeps 9. 

In Excellent Condition. 

$2250 

508-347-9112 

1990 Ford 350 

Class-C Camper 

50k Miles, Twin Beds In 

Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good 

Condition. Roof Air, 

Furnace, Generator, Fully 

Self-Contained. 

With Tow Dolly. 

Ready To Go 

$10,900 

508-347-3262 


2004 Gulfstream 

B Touring Cruiser 

with slide, full bath, twin 

beds, loaded. Exceptional 

unit. 12MPG, $34,500. 

2007 Motorcycle 

Scooter 

with luggage rack. 50cc 

$1150 

Call (508)476-9885 

2006 Keystone 

Sprinter Travel 

Trailer 

31 Feet, New Tires, Well 

Maintained, Slide-Out, 

Awning, Ladder. Sleeps 6. 

Dual Cam Hitch, TV, AC/Heat. 

$17,500 

508-943-8240 

2000 Kropf 40’ 

Park Model 

With 39’x10’ enclosed all 

aluminum sun room with 

windows and doors. Ready 

to move in! Can be 

dismantled to move. Many 

extras. $24,000. 

Call 727-457-2491 

1998 Lance 

Squire 9800 

Truck Camper 

11’ 3” A/C, electric jacks, 3 

burner stove/oven, sleeps 5, 

30 gallon propane tank, 

generator ready. Full dry 

bath, solar panel, 2 awnings, 

double sinks. $7200. 

Call Mike (508)949-9174 

1976 Motor Home 

28 Feet, All New Tires, 

Ready To Go. On Road Now! 

$3500 OBO 

Truck Camper 

Good For Hunting 

$600 OBO 


2000 Sunnybrook 

RV 


30’, Excellent Condition. 

Circular Shower, Solid Wood 

Table & Chairs, Couch Bed. 

Call 702-493-8704 

Ends 11/3/08 


1990 Nomad 

In Campground 

Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain 

Room On Deck, New 

Plastic Shed, 3-Burner 

Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, 

Or Towable With P/Jack. 

Many Extras 

Best Offer! 

413-433-1479 

35’ Park Model 

Trailer 

Fully equipped, furnished 

with 10’x35’ attached 

enclosed room. Heated, A/C, 

friendly neighbors, large 

field, family activities, access 

to new built in pool, 

inexpensive comfortable 

living, located in Woodstock 

CT. Park open April-Oct. 

$40,000 includes lot. 2009 

assessment and the R.E. Tax 

(508)278-7616 or 

(508)450-0689 

1988 Skamper 

Pop-Up Camper 

Asking $1500 

Well-kept, Immaculate. 

Garaged 10 Years And Used 

Infrequently. Sleeps 6. Vinyl 

Pull-Outs In Excellent 

Condition, Galley-Style 

Kitchen With Stove, Sink, 

And Icebox. Furnace And 

AC/DC Power Converter 

With Battery, Spare Tire 

And Carrier. 

Moving, Must Sell! 

508-476-1767 

2003 Trail- 

Cruiser 

26’, queen bunk house, light 

weight, stereo, micro, A/C, 

heat, 6 gallon hot water, 

tub/shower. $8000 firm. 

Call (508)579-8141 

2000 Winnebago 

Chieftain 

Model 35U 

40k Miles, Loaded, Many 

Extras. No Pets/Smoking. 

Must See! 


508-269-1710


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2001 

“Woodland Park” 

Beautiful Custom Design, 

40’ Park Model Trailer. 

Sliding Glass Door 

Entrance, Full Bath, 

3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 

Central Air 

Winter Insulation Package 

Paid $47,000 New. 

Asking $29,995 OBO 

617-524-6220 

Waterfront 

Lot With 

32 Foot 2004 RV 

On 1 1/2 Mile Lake, In 

Beautiful Resort 

Campground 

$47,900 

508-989-8165 

0% 

2007 PONTIAC 

G6 

32K, #3854P 

2008 CHEVY 

EXPRESS 2500 

CARGO VAN, 19K MI., #3826P 

2007 CHEVY 

MALIBU 

#3855P 


Coleman Niagra 

Pop-Up 

Great Condition! Heat, 

Inside/Outside Stoves, 

Slide-Out Dinette, 

Refrigerator, Inside/Outside 

Shower, Toilet, Lots Of 

Storage. Sleeps 6-8. 

Asking $8000 

508-248-5620 

760 VANS/TRUCKS 

1989 Chevy 1500 

Short bed Z71 off road. 


Call (774)280-2480 

$ 

18,999 

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1986 Chevrolet 

C-20 Pickup 

Nice Flat Bed, Cab Painted 

4 Years Ago (Red), No 

Rust, 155k Miles. 

Runs Strong. 

$2300 

413-245-6130 

508-981-6400 

2003 Chevy 

Venture 

75K miles, in very good 

condition. Asking $6000 or 

best offer. 

Call Tatyana, 

(508)949-6082 

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$ 

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2006 CHEVY 

AVEO 

AUTO, A/C, 5 DR., #3781P 

2008 CHEVY 

IMPALA LT 

#3808P 


1994 Chevy 

Lumina Van 

6 cylinder, 7 seats. Original 

owner, good brakes and 

tires. 230,000 miles but still 

runs great. $800. 


1994 Chevy 3/4 

Ton 

350 V8, 2WD, excellent 

condition, 190k miles, new 

tires, recent brakes and 

tuneup. $3000. 


1998 Nissan 

Frontier Pickup 

4 cylinder auto, bedliner, 

$4700. 

Call (508)765-6168 

$ 

14,999 

2005 CHEVY 

TAILBLAZER 4X4 LS 

#3871P 

$ 

12,999 


2001 Dodge 

Dakota 

4 Wheel Drive, Extended 

Cab One Owner, Mint 

Condition. Fully Loaded! 

Bedliner & Cover, Remote 

Start, 12 Disc CD, 

Visors, Steps, Electric 

Windows/Locks/Mirrors, 

Full Rear Seat. 

$9000 obo 

(508)757-5211 

2006 TOYOTA SIENNA 

$23,996 



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UP TO 28 MPG 


1997 Dodge 

Dakota Sport 4x4 

Power everything, 122K 

miles, looks good, runs 

good. Rhino spray on 

bedliner. 

Asking $4000. 

Call (508)867-3741 

1996 Ford E-250 

3/4 Ton Heavy Duty, 

Extended Utility Van. 

75k Miles On Engine, 

186k Original Miles. 

Well Maintained. A/C, 

Tool Shelves. Great For 

Floor Coverings! 

$2100 

Call Mike 

508-269-2420 


MALIBU MAX 

#3852P 

$ 

12,999 


HHR 

20K MI., AUTO, A/C, #3825P 

$ 

12,999 

2006 BUICK 

LACROSSE CXL 

LEATHER, SUNROOF, #3865P 

$ 

14,999 

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1993 E-150 

Conversion Van 

Loaded, TV, VCR, 4 Captain’s 

Chairs, Queen Bed. 

Great For Patriots’ Games! 

$2700 OBO 

1985 Ford Class-C 

Motor Home 

5.0L, All Self-Contained, New 

Carpets, TV, Generator, 

Sleeps 4. 72k. 

$3800 OBO 

Ask For Tom 

508-949-0600 

1988 F-250 

2WD, automatic transmission, 

300 cubic inch fuel injection, 

6 cyl, 75K miles, no 

body rot, runs excellent, 

$1075. 

Call (508)779-0216 

(774)633-0661 

1997 F150 

4x2, third door, six 

passenger, V6, 116K, A/C, 

6-CD changer, power 

windows/locks, tow 

package, runs great, one 

owner, always maintained, all 

recent brakework done, very 

clean, some rust, 

dependable. $4500. 

(508)277-7829 

2000 Ford 

Windstar LX 

Dual Sliding Doors. Ice Cold 

A/C, Tinted Windows, Power 

Everything. Runs Great! 

Very Good Mileage. 

$2250 OBO 

774-208-3313 

1994 Ford F150 

XLT 4x4 Xtracab 

Pickup 

Looks Good, Runs 

Excellent! V8, PW, 

PL, Cruise, 5-Speed, 

Cold A/C. 

$2,900 OBO 

2003 Honda 

TRX250 EX ATV 

Runs Great! Looks Great! 

$2100 OBO 

860-634-0581 

1985 Ford F-600 

Box Truck 

low miles, runs good, needs 

some new brake lines. $1000 


Call (508)922-3936 

2003 Isuzu NPU 

16 ft Box Truck 

V8 automatic transmission, 

power steering, power 

brakes. Runs great, very 

clean, 10 ft loading ramp. 

$10,000. 

Call (774)230-1437 

1996 Isuzu Oasis 

Mini-van 

(looks like a Honda 

Odyssey). Runs great, very 

clean, everything works. 

Kelly Blue Book says $4100, 

but will sell for $3700. 

Call (508)892-8690 

2003 Silverado 

2500 HD 

Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, 

grey, loaded, leather, 

tonneau, chrome step, tow 

package, excellent condition. 


1996 Town & 

Country LXI Van 

240k Miles, Recent Sticker 

& Tires. Needs Exhaust. 

$900 OBO 

Call 508-943-3812 

Or 508-259-9403 


TUNDRA 

$23,900 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



TUNDRA 

$14,997 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$22,000 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



$18,999 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 



2006 TOYOTA 

TUNDRA 

$23,996 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2006 TOYOTA 

TACOMA 

$25,995 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


2006 TOYOTA 

TACOMA 

$21,996 



(508)943-7474 

(800)339-2321 


“California” 

1967 F-250 

Service Truck 

with lumbertack. New 

engine, 6x6x10’ (enclosed). 

2-3 Motorcycle Trailer 

Haulmark 2006 Harley 

“Dyna” Street Bob, Black 

cherry, 2000 miles. 

12 foot, pungo 120, kayak 

with paddle, vest. 

(951)522-0573 

Truck Cap 

For 1999 Dodge Pickup 

(Short-Bed) 

$700 obo 

508-892-0526 

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 

1980 Ford 555 XL 

Tractor Backhoe 

New motor in 1995, many 

new hoses, pins, bushings. 

Runs good. Asking $10,000. 

Call (508)764-2101 

2005 Massey 

Ferguson 2310 

Tractor, Front-End Loader, 

& Backhoe. 

22.5HP 3 Cylinder Diesel. 

Hydrostatic Transmission, 

3-Point Hitch, Mid And Rear 

PTO’s. 400 Hours. 

$9500 

508-943-4818 

CAT D8H 

Bulldozer 

Cable Blade - Power Shift 

Runs Good 

$12,000 

(860)928-3477 

John Deere 450C 

6-Way Blade. Pins, Bushings, 

Rollers, Sprockets All In 

Excellent Shape. Engine Has 

Been Rebuilt. Great Deal For 

$8500 

508-476-7250 

Ford F-600 Dump 

1969 Model 

6 Cylinder. Everything Runs 

Well, Had Farm Plates, 

Road-Safe, Good Tires, 

New Brakes & Exhaust. 

$2400 

508-248-1535 

Michigan 

Payloader & 

Backhoe Model 75 

Snowplow 

Diesel, Runs Good 

Also: 

Gravely Tractor 

And Parts 

Call (508)347-7300 

767 VEHICLES WANTED 

High-top Mini 

Wheelchair 

Van Needed 

In excellent running 

condition with fully 

automatic wheel chair lift 

and closing doors. 

Please leave message 

(508)764-2807 

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1968 Dodge 

Coronet RT 

Only A Shell. 

Asking $800 

508-885-7480 

Or 774-289-4752 

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OCTOBER, 29, 2008 


Aut motive 

’09 Jaguar XF Supercharge Combines Power 

with Beauty for an Exhilarating Ride 

The 2009 Jaguar XF is a stunningly beautiful replacement for the Jaguar S-Type, which had a propensity for making Buicks look cool. 

BY KEITH GRIFFIN 

There are two important things to 

get out of the way when talking about 

the 2009 Jaguar XF. Jaguar’s initial 

quality scores have improved tremendously 

over the past few years (well 

ahead of BMW). There’s technology 

on the new XF that looks cool but I’m 

convinced has a high potential for 

breaking down. 

To read Jaguar’s description, the 

technology sounds pretty cool: “Start 

the engine and the JaguarDrive 

Rotary Gear Selector rises from the 

center console into the palm of the 

hand, while rotating vents turn 180 

degrees from the flush ‘parked’ position 

to their functional open position.” 

Sure, it looks cool the first few 

times (OK the first 20-30 times), but 

what happens when it breaks down? 

How does one drive the car when the 

selector doesn’t pop into the “palm of 

the hand” or the rotating vents decide 

to stay closed? 

What comforts me somewhat is 

Jaguar’s initial quality scores have 

improved. There’s hope that this new 

technology won’t fail. 

After all, this is truly a great sedan. 

It delivers the kind of luxury one 

expects when the name Jaguar is 

mentioned. The XF replaces the S- 

type, which never impressed me. I 

always thought of it as a bad imitation 

of Buick. Plus, I had a friend who 

owned one and lamented his service 

calls that ended up equaling is mortgage 

payments. 

There’s an old cliché used to 

describe some cars that says, “It looks 

fast even standing still.” Normally, 

desperate auto manufacturers will 

make that claim about cars vehicles 

that wouldn’t look fast even if they 

were falling off a cliff. 

Not so with the 2009 Jaguar XF. This 

mid-size luxury sedan looks like it’s 

going 25 mph faster than it is, which 

was a little disconcerting when it was 

first delivered to my driveway. After 

all, I have a 4-year old daughter. My 

initial reaction was to tell the driver 

to slow down. Then I realized. He was 

only going about 5 mph. 

This sedan is simply beautiful. It 

stands out in a long line of cars 

parked on a city street. It exudes an 

air of elegance much above its base 

price of $49,975. (The model I drove 

The JaguarDrive Rotary Gear Selector, in addition to being a mouthful, also seems to be a potential source 

of trouble as the Jaguar XF ages. 

was $66,175.) Its design is 99 percent 

perfect to my untrained eye. What 

would make it a total homerun is a 

leaping jaguar on the hood, but, alas 

European pedestrian safety standards 

have all but outlawed that beautiful 

icon and relegated it to a mere 

illustration on the rear. 

But enough about design, let’s talk 

about performance. The XF just cold 

stomps out the power. The model 

loaned to me for a week by Jaguar had 

the 4.2-liter 420 horsepower supercharged 

V8 engine with computer 

active technology suspension. (The 

base XF has a 300 horsepower 4.2-liter 

naturally aspirated V8.) It’s a car that 

likes to be driven hard and fast. (One 

expert who I trust because he isn’t 

prone to hyperbole said he got a 0-60 

time of 5 seconds with the car I 

drove.) 

Fortunately, I had the opportunity 

in September to drive this car hard 

and fast at Pocono Raceway in 

Pennsylvania. In a day where I drove 

some fast cars, this topped the list. It 

flew up to 130 mph on the backstretch 

– and had a lot more performance left 

in it. Plus, it flew through the infield 

course with confidence. 

By the way, the XF with supercharge 

is truly a sports car inside a 

sedan’s body. Its 420 horsepower in a 

4.2-liter engine means it has 100 

horsepower per liter. That’s pretty 

much the standard definition for a 

high performance vehicle. 

A true sign of this car’s performance 

is the fact I could leave the transmission 

in “D” and let the XF do all 

the work. I had no desire to use the 

paddle shifters. I also didn’t take 

advantage of the multiple transmission 

modes via JaguarDrive Control, 

which matches throttle progression, 

DSC thresholds and shift strategy to 

conditions, including Sport and 

Winter modes. I was just having too 

much fun driving this car. 

Of course, all of this fun does come 

with a price at the pumps. Sure, gas 

prices have been dropping as I write 

this (even below $3), but this cat still 

drinks premium fuel. (An aside, why 

does premium fuel cost 40 cents more 

per gallon when it used to be only 20 

cents?) The supercharge version has 

fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city 

and 23 mpg highway. The normally 

aspirated version clocks in at 16 mpg 

city and 25 mpg highway. 

That’s the price one pays for driving 

such a luxurious vehicle. If the economy 

hasn’t devoured your wallet, put 

the 2009 Jaguar XF on your shopping 

list. I’m not saying it’s better than an 

Audi A6 or BMW 5 series, but in most 

ways, it is their equal. 

(Questions and comments about this 

review and other automotive concerns 

can be e-mailed to 

usedcars.guide@about.com. All 

queries are answered.) 

VITAL STATISTICS 

Wheelbase: ................114.5 inches 

Length: ......................195.3 inches 

Width:..........................73.9 inches 

Height:........................ 57.5 inches 

Curb weight: .................. 4194 lbs. 

Engine: 4.2-liter supercharged V8 

Horsepower:....... 420 @ 6250 rpm 

Torque: ...............413 @ 4000 rpm 

EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 

..............................................15/23 

Base price:.........................$49,975 

As-tested price: .................$66,175 

Also consider: 

Audi A6, BMW 5 series, 

Mercedes E class 

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$ 

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PW, PL, 2 TO CHOOSE 

$ 

14,988 $10,988 

2005 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 

NAV, DVD, LEATHER, ALLOYS, RUNNING BOARDS, 

AUTO, A/C, FULL POWER 

$19,988 

2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER SLT 

ALL POWER OPTIONS, LOW MILES, 2 TO CHOOSE 

$ 

17,900 $14,900 

2008 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 

AUTO, A/C, PW, PL, CD, CRUISE, ONLY 18K 

$ 

16,888 $14,888 

2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 4X4 

AUTO, A/C, PW, PL, CRUISE, CD 

$ 

14,998 $12,988 

2005 VW PASSAT 

FULLY LOADED, ALLOYS, MOONROOF, LEATHER, LOW MILES 

$ 

17,898 $14,888 

2006 FORD FUSION SEL 

AUTO, A/C, LEATHER, PW, PL, 

CRUISE, SYNC STEREO SYSTEM 

$9,988

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