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Valley Tech head coach Jim Archibald, right, joins his players as they hoist the Central Massachusetts Division 6 Super Bowl trophy.
VALLEY TECH BEATS BAY PATH FOR SECOND SUPER BOWL TITLE
BY DAVID DORE
SPORTS STAFF WRITER
Uxbridge First
Night
Page A5
LEARNING
WORCESTER — In a battle of 111 teams that know each other well,
the opening play would determine
the winner of the Central
Massachusetts Division 6 Super
Bowl between Blackstone Valley
Tech and Bay Path.
Only one person found the end
Town leading
care package
effort
zone in the Dec. 1 game at John F.
Coughlin Field at Worcester State
University:
Valley
Tech’s
Benjamin Reiffarth, who returned
the first half kickoff 70 yards.
“I just saw the ball coming at me
and I scooped it, and I saw a hole
open so I just took it,” Reiffarth
said.
A defensive battle between the
Minutemen and the Beavers
ensued, punctuated by two secondhalf interceptions of Bay Path
quarterback Kyle Thibeault by the
Beavers’ Shawn Wilkins. The final
score was 6-0 Valley Tech — the
same as it was a few seconds into
the game.
“The defense has been our
strength all year,” said Bay Path
head coach Al Dhembe. “We’re
very small. We’re kind of quick.
And they seemed to be at the right
place at the right time. Their
motors don’t stop for the most part.
Our defense played well all year.”
“I think we made them a little bit
uncomfortable, got them in a posiTurn To VALLEY TECH, page A9
Super Bowl slip-up
RAMS FALL, 21-0,
IN DIVISION 4
TITLE GAME
BY JON GOUIN
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
White Christmas
Page A3
SPORTS
Tetreau said soldiers love receiving cards
like these because they are “real and
uncensored.” Kids can decorate a card to
include in the care packages at the WCC
this weekend.
BY AMANDA COLLINS
TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
NORTHBRIDGE — While the life
of a soldier includes many sacrifices,
some say that spending the holidays
away from family in a foreign land is
one of the toughest.
“Christmas is a very lonely time
Turn To CARE, page A12
FITCHBURG — The Northbridge
High football team met Grafton High
at Fitchburg State University on Dec.
1, or Super Bowl Saturday. In a
rematch from a game earlier in 2012,
a game the Rams won 28-21, the normally prolific Northbridge offense
was completely shut down by an
inspired Indians defense, as they
came away with the 21-0 championship upset victory.
It was the first shutout of a Rams
team since 2006.
“Grafton had a lot to do with this,
they put a lot of pressure on us and
that’s the reason why we didn’t
score…we felt we had plays that were
open, but he [Matt Phelan] just didn’t
have time to throw, all the credit goes
Jon Gouin photos
to Grafton,” Northbridge head coach
Ken LaChapelle said after the loss.
Disheartened senior co-captain Jake Ryan unbuckles his Northbridge helmet for the last
time as Grafton wildly celebrates its 21-0 Central Mass. Division 4 Super Bowl win over
Turn To SLIP-UP, page A10 the Rams.
Rams Rerun
Page A11
‘No perfect people allowed’
O PINION
LIFESONG CHURCH ABOUT TO UNVEIL NEW HOME
IN SUTTON
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TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
SUTTON — Tucked in the back
of a Commerce Park just off
Main Street in Sutton might be
the last place you would expect
to find a place of worship.
But then again, Lifesong is no
Amanda Collins photos
ordinary church.
In less than a month the stage where Pastor Dave stands will be And neither is the congregacomplete, part of a dream come true for him and the congre- tion’s new home, a sprawling
gants of the Lifesong Church.
former frozen food warehouse
on Gilmore Road that is being
revamped into a church complete with a coffee house, children’s wing, and media center.
“It’s pretty unique turning a
20,000-square-foot former freezer into a church,” construction
manager Dwight Coleman
laughed, remarking that converting the once 20-below-zero
warehouse formerly part of the
Schwan Food Company has
taken two acres of sheetrock
and close to three miles of cable
and wiring.
Lifesong Church is moving to
the new facility from another
non-traditional setting — the
Blackstone Valley Cinema De
Turn To CHURCH, page A12
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Renowned musicians join BVCC
for free holiday concert
BY AMANDA COLLINS
TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
UXBRIDGE — No matter what your taste
in music, Diane Pollard says you’ll want to
check
out
the
Blackstone
Valley
Community Chorus’ upcoming presentation of Handel’s “Messiah,” which will feature some very special guests.
“This is the kind of music that touches
the soul,” said the BVCC artistic director.
“It drives home the spirit of the holiday
season and it shows how a master composer can transcend time. There’s a reason
why it’s lasted centuries.”
Indeed, “Messiah,” composed by George
Frideric Handel in the early 1700s, remains
today a fixture of the Christmas season.
(Interestingly, though, it was originally
written as an Easter offering.) Almost three
centuries after it was written, performing
“Messiah” is often the high point of the
season for many choirs.
That’s certainly the case for the BVCC,
which will present selections from
“Messiah” at a concert at St. Mary’s
Church at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. A special
treat for both the chorus and attendees,
they will be accompanied by esteemed faculty members of the Ithaca College School
of Music, who have performed at the Met,
Carnegie Hall, and across the nation and
Europe.
“We are so excited to be hosting musicians of their caliber in the little town of
Uxbridge,” said BVCC Publicity Chairman
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Believe it or not, the notion that faculty
members perform alongside the 60-member
Blackstone Valley Community Chorus
came directly from the college, after
Maggie, Pollard’s daughter who attends
Ithaca, wrote her admittance essay for the
school’s music program about growing up a
part of her mom’s chorus.
“I think [the faculty] saw it as a unique
situation – that a student’s family would be
part of this community chorus and that
would it become a second family to her,”
Pollard said.
One of Maggie’s professors approached
Pollard with the idea, and the rest is history. Four Ithaca College School of Music professors will perform solos at the concert,
and will stay in town to offer a master class
on Saturday to local high school students
interested in studying voice in college.
Pollard said the upcoming concert is “a
win-win for everyone” – the college, which
sees it as an outreach opportunity, the public, which will get to enjoy a stellar free performance, and the particularly, the local
chorus, which is being challenged by the
classical repertoire.
“We represent all ages and levels of experience,” Pollard said, noting the BVCC
singers who come from all over the Valley
range from eighth grade to 80. “Some are
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She said while there’s been a shift in the
original 60 singers she recruited when first
forming the chorus eight years ago, a core
membership has allowed the BVCC to
explore new types of music and master new
technique.
Burney, who is a member of the chorus,
said getting ready to perform selections
from “Messiah” has been an unexpected
delight that she thinks the public will
appreciate.
“It might not be the kind of music you
turn on the radio but it is really beautiful,
and that’s the reason people are still
singing it,” she said. “Plus you get to see
the people you see in the grocery store performing it.”
“It’s going to be magnificent,” Pollard
agreed. “It’s being performed in St. Mary’s
Church, which, acoustically, is a great
space to hear music in, and a beautiful
space to look at. Plus the community gets to
enjoy a free performance by musicians
with some outstanding credentials right
here in town. I think this is going to be a
very moving concert.”
More information about the BVCC is bvcchorus.org.
Amanda Collins may be reached at 508909-4132, or by e-mail at acollins@stonebridgepress.com.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
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‘White Christmas’ coming to NHS
NORTHBRIDGE
—
The
Northbridge High School Drama
Club has been busy rehearsing
the holiday musical “White
Christmas,” and gave the
Blackstone Valley Tribune a
sneak peek of the upcoming show
last week.
Performances will take place at
7 p.m. Thursday Dec. 13, through
Saturday, Dec. 15, at the high
school. On Saturday there will be
also be a special 2 p.m. matinee,
with a spaghetti supper taking
place after the show at 4:30 p.m.
(Dinner tickets are $12 for adults,
and $8 for children and seniors.)
The
musical
“White
Christmas” was inspired by a
classic movie of the same name.
It features Army veteransturned-song-and-dance act Bob
Wallace and Phil Davis, who after
World War II travel to perform at
a Vermont lodge to find their former general the owner. They meet
up with a pair of beautiful performing sisters, Betty and Judy,
and a series of romantic mix-ups
ensue.
Sure to get attendees into the
holiday spirit, the performance
includes songs such as “White
Christmas,” “Happy Holiday,”
and “Snow.”
The musical is being co-directed by NHS English and Theater
teacher Jeffrey Warzecha and
drama director Rebecca Wright,
and the cast members are: Matt
Vera, Josh Beauregard, Rachel
Driscoll, Allie Driscoll, Jesse-
Tyler Lemoine, Joe Boulette,
Cody Bilodeau, Janet Haas,
Amberly
Wright,
Megan
Kosciak, Reagan Mahoney,
Dayanara
Goulet,
Emma
Fitzgerald, Trevor Robertson,
Isabelle Price, Heather Long,
Amelia
Wright,
Danielle
Redden, Alicia Leclair, Hannah
Borghetti, Dylan Aquino, Jorgi
Adee, Sarah Menard, Erin Kelly,
Aubrey Plante, Dan Fry, Olivia
Ellis, Derek Wielsma, and Kevin
Halpin.
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EDITOR
EDITORIAL
Life as a
zombie
The first cough was harmless
enough.
A simple itch in the throat, nothing
more than a random act of the body to
clear whatever was irritating my
throat.
Two weeks later, and the itch still hasn’t gone away, and after many sleepless,
medically assisted nights, the cough
has turned into a wheezing, cacophonous fit of chaos that could scare small
children.
And finally, after two weeks of stubborn denial, complaints and comments
from others like, “Hey Adam, you
should really go to the doctor,” I finally
manned up and, well … went to the doctor.
Last week,
it didn’t even
THE take my docMINOR tor 2 minutes
of
poking
DETAILS and prodding
to diagnose
ADAM
me. A couple
MINOR
of
placements of his
stethoscope near my left lung, and he
immediately knew the diagnosis.
“It looks like you have what we call
‘walking pneumonia,’” he said, as I
immediately thought of the AMC television show “Walking Dead,” and the
zombies contained within. I have never
seen the show — I’m not much of a
zombie fan — but I’ve seen clips here
and there. Other than the insatiable
hunger for human brains, terrible dermatological problems and loss of communication skills, I could relate!
After some antibiotics, which as I
type this, I’m in the middle of taking, it
should clear up, but who knows when
the cough will go away. Doesn’t it
always seem like that’s the last thing to
go?
Of course, I didn’t help myself during
this whole process. Two weeks ago, my
family traveled to New Jersey for
Thanksgiving, just as the cough was
beginning to hit its stride. And what
did I do? Only the healthiest stuff for
nurturing a cold, naturally — waking
up early on Thanksgiving morning and
playing flag football in the cold, playing
2-3 hours of full-court basketball two
days later — you know, real relaxing
stuff.
Looking back, it probably wasn’t in
my best interest to do those things, but
hindsight is always 20/20. At the time, I
thought it was just a cough. It wasn’t
until I found myself getting nauseous
on the way home from New Jersey that
I started to get an inkling it might be
something more.
After another week of struggling
through work (I apologize for any
errors in last week’s paper, I wasn’t
myself, I swear! It was zombie Adam!),
single handedly supporting the Halls
cough drop and Kleenex companies,
chugging what seems like gallons of
hot tea, and waking my family up in the
middle of the night with coughing fits,
I finally decided to bite the bullet and
see the man in white. So hopefully, as
you read this, I am a new and refreshed
man, and the “walking pneumonia” —
and Zombie Adam — has met its end.
I have to admit, it’s no fun being a
zombie — whenever I get sick, which
thank God is not that often, I always
devolve into a little kid. I get irritable,
impatient and whiny, especially when
lack of sleep is involved. Like my wife
needs another kid to take care of in our
house!
So, kids, what’s the lesson of this tale
of stupidity on my part? Don’t be a
dummy — don’t wait — go see the doctor! Quick! Before you turn into a zombie!
Adam Minor may be reached (if he’s
not coughing up a lung!) at 508-909-4130,
or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridgepress.com.
GUEST COMMENTARY
SEN. RICHARD T. MOORE
Courtesy photo
DOUGLAS POLICE RECEIVE AAA AWARD
DOUGLAS — On Nov. 20, Diana Dias of AAA Southern New England presented Douglas Police Chief Patrick
T. Foley, Lt. Nick L. Miglionico, Officer Anthony Yannino, Town Administrator Michael Guzinski, and Board
of Selectmen Chairman Timothy Bonin with a Silver Award in Traffic Safety and a Fifteen Year Pedestrian
Award for having no pedestrian fatalities in the Town of Douglas for the last 15 years. Officer Anthony
Yannino of the Douglas Police Department was also presented with the AAA Traffic Safety Hero of the Year
Award for his efforts in Traffic Safety and Enforcement. He was recognized for his outstanding commitment
to enforcement and arrests of drunk and impaired drivers.
Shotgun deer season successful
for local outdoorsmen
A
s we end the final week
rabbits and Eastern Cottontail
of the shotgun deer seaTHE GREAT remain in local covers and
son in Massachusetts, a
backyards. With little area to
review of a few checking staOUTDOORS hunt for cottontail with out the
tions locally proved that
hounds trailing the rabbit onto
sportsmen enjoyed a great
posted property or too close to
RALPH
harvest of animals this year.
occupied dwellings, rabbit
As of this past Saturday,
hunting locally is all but over
TRUE
Dec. 1, 127 deer were recorded
unless a hunter heads to the
at the Fin & Feather sports
Cape. There was a time that
shop in Upton, of which only 14 deer regis- rabbit hunters could enjoy a good hunt in the
tered during the shotgun season due to the Valley back in the 50s and 60s and rabbits
Mass. Fish & Wildlife checking station in the were in great supply with a limit of five cotstate forest last week. No count was available tontail being harvested during a Saturday
for the state checking station. Two hundred morning hunt. Ah, the good old days!
and seventy-four deer were recorded at
With the recent cold spell of last week, it
Arena’s in Hopkinton for both archery and was enough to get me to check out my ice fishshotgun, and 110 deer were registered at Bobs ing gear for the fast approaching winter seaPro Shop in Webster for the shotgun season! son. Although I enjoy jig fishing I do also
Numerous big bucks were harvested locally, enjoy tending a few ice tilts if the action is
with Richard Baker taking a nice, 10-point slow or we are targeting bigger fish. Local
buck on the first day of the shotgun deer sea- ponds can be slow at times throughout the
son in Uxbridge. Next year, all deer will be winter months so using the combination of
registered online, hopefully!
ice tilts and a jig stick often has me catching
With the primitive arms season opening fish. Don’t get me wrong, some of my largest
this Monday, Dec. 10, and running through pickerel and bass have been caught on the jig
Dec. 31, it will be the last opportunity to har- stick using a combination of a Swedish pimvest some venison for 2012. An issue with deer ple and fresh perch eye affixed to a single
hunters using black powder guns without a hook. I also bait the hook on the lure with a
firearms ID card needs to also be addressed. small shiner when jigging and catch numerAny hunter using a black powder gun and not ous large fish. My most favorite species are
possessing a valid firearms card should be the yellow perch, which can have an angler
aware of the illegal use of 209 primers accord- catching 10 or 20 fish from one hole when a
ing to local Environmental Police Officers. It hungry school is found. The rewards are the
seems that the 209 primers are not covered for best when they are cleaned and pan-fried for
use by hunters without valid firearms cards. the table. Eating fresh water fish freshly
Much discussion on the issue of hunters caught from ice cold waters locally are the
using black powder guns with out proper FID only time that this writer would keep them
cards has been thrown around for years. A for the table. The summer months have many
recent stop by an EPO in Bellingham this of the fish containing small worms in their
year, involving a hunter carrying a black pow- flesh and although they will not hurt you
der gun without a valid FID, and possessing when consumed if properly cooked, they turn
209 primers, had the hunter receiving a warn- off my appetite for them. Ice fishing traps
ing about their use. The 209 primers are have become extremely expensive over the
required for new inline ignition systems on years and now a good one can cost as much as
the break open barrel. For more information $40! Wow!
check out the Mass. General Laws Ch. 140,
Membership renewals at most rod and gun
Section 121.
clubs are now due. Members should check
The next segment of the Massachusetts with there local clubs so as not to miss the
Canada goose season will commence on Dec. deadline avoiding late fees or losing member17 with a two-bird daily bag limit. The late ship status. The Whitinsville Fish & Game
season will run from Jan. 17 to Feb. 15, 2013. Club will hold their annual Christmas Party
Hopefully the snow will wait a few more on Dec. 15. Contact the club to insure your
weeks allowing the open fields to stay snow youngsters have a reservation prior to the
free, revealing an easy free meal for the hun- party. Santa will arrive at noon.
gry geese. If snow does come the geese will
With the Christmas season just around the
frequent grassy fields with the green grass corner sportsmen hope that the gifts they
protruding through the snow if it is not too receive are something they can really use. To
deep. Local rivers will also be frequented by insure that they are, it is best to give them a
hungry geese feeding on bottom grasses mak- gift card to their favorite sports shop and let
ing for some good shooting, but hunters need them choose something that they need.
a good dog to retrieve the downed birds or
Take a kid fishing and keep them rods bendsome type of watercraft.
ing!
Rabbit hunting locally is practiced very little by local sportsmen
but at one time, rabbit
hunting was one of
the top hunting activities in the Valley
area this time of year.
The sound of the
hounds baying on a
hot rabbit trail was
indeed music to any
serious
rabbit
hunter’s ears, as they
trailed the rabbits’
scent through local
wood
lots
and
swamps. Hopefully
the rabbit would
make a run past the
waiting rabbit hunter
providing a good
Courtesy photo
shot.
With
the
absence of the snow- This week’s picture shows, from left, Matthew Colella, 11, Steven Bedard, Jack
shoe hare in the Morvan, 9, and Scott Morvan after a successful pheasant hunt at the Uxbridge
Valley only swamp Rod & Gun Club recently.
Millions of Americans are flocking to the
stores with renewed consumer confidence
that started on “Black Friday” and will continue through much of December.
Retail stores will echo with the sounds of
“ka-ching!” as cash registers hum. By the end
of the month, that ringing sound will become
the rattling of the chains of debt as shoppers
will have amassed significant credit card bills
at big box stores buying lots of “Made in
China” toys, clothes, and electronic gadgets.
It’s not going to be a pretty sight if the “ghosts
of Christmases past” are any indication.
But we can all make it a little more bearable.
We should try to create our own “miracle on
34th Street,” and buy at least one Made in
America item in the coming weeks. Let’s
resolve to also ask our friends, neighbors,
family, and co-workers to do the same.
We could start by purchasing holiday ornaments that are actually “Made in America.”
Ornament
manufacturers
like
PEI
(Photofabrication Engineering Inc.) of 500
Fortune Boulevard in Milford, Vaillancourt
Folk Art in Sutton, or ChemArt in neighboring Lincoln, R.I., are among the few ornament
manufacturers left in America. They need our
support, and that sustains or creates jobs for
our neighbors!
We should also support our local farms that
grow Christmas trees here in Massachusetts.
Our Massachusetts Commissioner of
Agriculture, Greg Watson, visited the
Vandervalk Farm, 25 Lovell St., in Mendon,
after Thanksgiving to salute local farmers for
the “Grown in America” trees.
Of course, it does take a little patience and
determination to find American-made ornaments and, even more important, gifts that
are made in Massachusetts, let along made in
America. However, when we do buy products
that are made in this country, we are helping
our local economy to recover and we’re helping to keep our fellow countrymen and
women working and supporting their families
and communities. The good news is that it’s
getting easier to find American-made products.
Although we have a long way to go, the
American manufacturing community has a
lot to be thankful for this year. Re-shoring –
bringing manufacturing back to America – is
now a buzzword. Caterpillar Corporation,
which is locally represented by MiltonCat in
Milford, is bringing much of its manufacturing operations back from China. America has
added 500,000 manufacturing jobs since 2010,
and we’ve got our share of them in
Massachusetts such as Archer Rubber and
Verallia in Milford, IPG Photonics in Oxford,
Karl Storz in Southbridge and Charlton,
Gentex in Dudley, Precision Engineering in
Uxbridge, Green Mountain Chocolates in
Hopedale, and the list goes on. Americans see
the quality of American manufacturing on
the rise.
Let’s not forget services that are staffed by
American workers either. For many of us,
we’ll be renewing our auto insurance as the
New Year comes around. MAPFRE
Commerce Insurance, headquartered in
Webster, is the largest Massachusetts auto
insurance company and employs many of our
fellow Americans in the Webster area. It’s
true that MAPFRE, and some of the other
companies mentioned in this column, are foreign owned; however, they are employing our
friends and neighbors. That might not be as
helpful to our domestic economy as products
and services in American-owned companies,
but it’s still a boost to our local economy.
Restoring the American economy is a big
job, but each of us can play our part if we take
the time to find out where a product is made.
When we see something we’d like to buy and
find that it’s made in some other country, we
could shop a little further to see if there’s an
American-made competing product of equal
or better quality for about the same price. If
we become smarter consumers through buying products that are made in America, we
just might wake up some Christmas morning
and, like the “Scrooge” of Dickens’
“Christmas Carol” enjoy a new spirit abroad
in the land that would cause all the “Tiny
Tim’s” to say “God bless America” everyone!
Sen. Richard T. Moore represents fourteen
towns in South Central Massachusetts. He
serves on the Committees on Economic
Development and Emerging Technologies and
Tourism, the Arts and Cultural Development,
as well as the Senate Committee on Ways and
Means. He welcomes constituent comments and
suggestions at Richard.moore@masenate.gov.
For information on Sen. Moore’s work, visit
www.senatormoore.com.
BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE
Friday, December 7, 2012
•5
Holiday season kicks off in Uxbridge
UXBIDGE — The holiday season officially
began in Uxbridge when Santa flipped the
switch to light up the common at the 15th
annual First Holiday Night Celebration,
Saturday, Dec. 1. A blanket of freshly fallen
snow was the perfect backdrop for the cele-
bration, which lasted all evening and
stretched from Hannaford’s to the fire station.
Along the route, businesses and churches
opened their doors to locals, offering free
treats, live entertainment, and arts and crafts.
Santa Claus illuminated the common with the flip of
a switch.
Amanda Collins photos
Children got their turn on Santa’s lap inside the fire
station.
Christmas carolers were dotted along the parade route.
Emma Demers and Savannah Brodeur, both 6, lit up
the parade route with their glowing light wands.
Moira, Colin, and Christopher Kay and Macy and Katie Cullen could be easily mistaken as Santa’s reindeers.
Keryn Moriarty and Elizabeth Simonds, both 14,
doubled as Santa’s elves for the event.
Pals Harley Bison, 17, and Chelsea Berlinguet, 16,
wore coordinating holiday hats.
Even pets, like Tank the Dog, came dressed for the
festivities.
Brooke Macjewski, 6, Jarrod Doherty, 10 and Cory Heatherington, 10, provided their own entertainment as
they waited for the parade.
LEFT: A little one samples some of the freshly fallen snow that blanketed the common the morning of
parade day.
Brothers Jack, 6, and Justin Dooner, 5, pose for a
photo fit for a holiday card.
BELOW LEFT: Haley Adam, 10, of Blackstone, and Darouny Phianesein, 10, of Uxbridge, decorate their own
Christmas ornaments
Christmas carolers added to the festive spirit on the common.
6•
BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE
Friday, December 7, 2012
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
Assumption School
MILLBURY — The following students have
been named to the honor roll at Assumption
School for the first quarter of the school year:
FIRST HONORS
Grade 8: Daniel Carew of Millbury and Celina
Stansky of Douglas.
Grade 6: Alexander Silveri of Millbury and
Madeline Wiser of Northbridge.
SECOND HONORS
Grade 8: Sean Adams and Kathryn Rosum of
Millbury, Matthew Stansky of Douglas and
Alison Cundiff of Whitinsville
Grade 7: Courtney Cryan, Isabella Daher and
Noah Peterson of Millbury and Theta Chosta of
Northbridge.
Grade 6: Trenton Cano of Millbury.
Award-winning lecture series
comes to Whitinsville
WHITINSVILLE — The award-winning
January Series of Calvin College is coming to
Whitinsville.
From Jan. 3 through Jan. 23, 2013, Fairlawn
Christian Reformed Church will be one of 38
remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast one of the nation’s leading lecture and cultural arts series.
The 26th-annual January Series will feature a
lineup of nationally acclaimed speakers including three-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster Cokie Roberts, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Sheryl WuDunn and the Army’s first
active-duty blind officer Captain Scotty Smiley,
to name a few.
The experts will cover a wide range of today’s
most relevant topics, offering Christian perspectives on improving immigration policy and why
business matters to God. They will also provide
an insider’s view of the political climate in
Washington D.C., discuss the history of the inaugural address just days prior to the 2013
Presidential Inauguration and predict what the
future of farming will look like as the world population is expected to reach nine billion in 2050.
For a full list of speakers and topics visit
www.calvin.edu/january.
The January Series lectures will be video
streamed live at Fairlawn Christian Reformed
Church (305 Goldthwaite Rd., Whitinsville,
Mass.) from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. EST Monday
through Friday. The lectures are free and open to
the public.
For more information, feel free to contact
Ellen Stahl at 508-234-2838, ext. 200. To download
a hi-res photo of any speaker, visit
www.calvin.edu/january/2013 and click on the
name of the speaker.
Savannah College of Art and
Design
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Ashley Leuci, of Douglas,
has been named to the Dean’s List at the
Savannah College of Art and Design for fall
quarter 2012. Full-time undergraduate students
who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above
for the quarter receive recognition on the Dean’s
List.
Our Lady of the Valley Regional
School
UXBRIDGE — Our Lady of the Valley
Regional School announces its honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2012-13 academic year.
HIGH HONORS
Grade 8: Faith Adam, Molly Cloutier, Lauren
Markey, Hannah Wickstrom.
Grade 7: Colin Hourihan, Ryan Hourihan,
Grace Rett.
Grade 6: Erik Backman, Quinn Colligan,
Christian Verla, Gabrielle Wood.
Grade 5: Caroline Adam, Joseph Bernard,
Aidan Cook, Jake Henschel, Joshua Houle,
Nonnie Komon, Patrick Sabourin.
Grade 4: Xander Cook, Philip Heney,
Alexander Klatt.
HONORS
Grade 8: Jaclyn Delmonico, Annemarie Haas,
Bathabile Khumalo, Sam Malone, Peter
Menchin, Daniel Stolte, Sam Wickstrom.
Grade 7: Rachel Adam, Charlotte Beaudrot,
Elizabeth Bernard, Maria Buono, Francesca
Deluca, Amanda Maccaline, Sophia Masciarelli,
McKenna Moors, James Richardson, Emily
Whittaker-Smith, Robert Wickstrom.
Grade 6: Anna Alves, Liam Colligan, Kelly
Heney, Kyle Henschel, Nothando Khumalo, Eric
Markey, Michelle Riley, Jonathan WhittakerSmith, David Wickstrom, Michael Wickstrom.
Grade 5: Paige Ambler, Griffin Consigli,
Allyson Graves, Mary Claire Malone, Brigid
Wickstrom, Priscilla Younes.
Grade 4: Brendan Beaudrot, Emma
Cummings, Allen Lamphere, Sal Masciarelli,
Sydney Masciarelli, Owen Noecker, Brianne
Rett, Matthew Richardson, Sophia Swartz.
Northbridge Elementary School
NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge
Elementary School holds screenings in
December and March for preschool-age children
living in Northbridge.
Each child is screened by a speech and language pathologist, as well as a preschool special
education teacher. The clinic is an appropriate
place to have a child screened for developmental
and/or speech and language concerns. A session
usually lasts about 30-45 minutes. At the end of
the screening, the family meets with the speech
and language pathologist and special education
teacher to review the screening results and
make recommendations.
Our next clinic will take place on Wednesday,
Dec. 12. To make an appointment, call the
Northbridge Elementary School office at 508 2346346.
Uxbridge Free Public Library
UXBRIDGE — Since 1853, Charles Dickens’ “A
Christmas Carol” has enthralled audiences of
all ages with its ghostly story of love and
redemption.
Dickens was known for reading from a lectern
dressed in his finest tuxedo for each performance. On Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m., storyteller
Odds Bodkin will read the tale in the style of its
author complete with the voices of Scrooge,
Marley’s ghost, Bob Crachit and others at the
Uxbridge Free Public Library, 15 North Main St.,
Uxbridge.
Odds Bodkin has been entertaining audiences
for years as a storyteller, children’s author, musician and educator. His unique performance
telling stories with hundreds of character voices, amazing vocal effects and live, muse-inspired
music has been mesmerizing audiences since
1982. Copies of his CDs will be available for purchase after the performance.
This program is offered free of charge and is
generously sponsored by the Library Board of
Trustees and the Friends of the Library. Please
RSVP for seating! For more information call the
library at 508-278-8624, visit the library website
at http://uxbridgelibrary.org/ or Odds Bodkin’s
website
at
http://www.oddsbodkin.net/Home.html.
Class Of 1982 Reunion
WHITINSVILLE — The Northbridge
Junior/Senior High School Class of 1982 will
hold its reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at
the Gray Barn in Whitinsville. RSVP to
nhs82reunion@gmail.com.
Douglas Library Book Discussion
DOUGLAS — The next meeting of the
Douglas Library Book Group will be discussing David McCullough’ The Greater
Journey on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m.
This is the story of American artists, writers, and doctors who traveled to Paris in the
nineteenth century, fell in love with the city
and its people, and changed America through
what they learned there. Call the Library 508476-2695 for a copy of the book. New members
welcome. Homemade refreshments, inspired
by the title being discussed, will be served.
NEWS BRIEFS
College board names Valley Tech
to 2012 AP Honor Roll
UPTON — State education officials recently
announced that 46 Massachusetts public school
districts were named to the College Board’s 2012
AP District Honor Roll, including Blackstone
Valley Tech in Upton, for expanding access to
Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and maintaining or improving the percent of students
scoring 3 or higher.
Valley Tech is the only vocational technical
high school in the state to earn this distinction.
According to the College Board, more school districts from Massachusetts earned a spot on the
honor roll than any other state in the nation. In
total, 539 districts across the U.S. and Canada
were selected for the 3rd annual AP Honor Roll.
Valley Tech’s results of the most recent administration of Advanced Placement (AP) testing
showed students receiving qualifying scores of 3
or greater increased by 128 percent over results
from 2011. Additionally, student enrollment numbers in the challenging AP courses offered at
Valley Tech grew by more than 90 percent this
past fall.
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REPORTER
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heart? Do you love to capture the moment you’re in
with a photograph? Do you have an interest in the
goings on in Auburn, and want to get involved in your
town?
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Job will include writing four to six stories per week,
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Candidates must be able to work nights and weekends. Experience in newspapers and with AP style is
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The AP program at Valley Tech itself has continued to grow with the addition of AP Computer
Science for the 2012-13 school year. This is in addition to the already diverse AP offerings that
include AP U.S. History, AP Calculus AB, AP
English Language, AP English Literature &
Composition, AP Biology, and AP Physics. These
high-level courses are offered in addition to the
comprehensive dual track education uniquely
offered through a vocational education.
“I am proud of our students and teachers for
continued progress in boosting participation and
performance on AP exams,” said Gov. Deval
Patrick. “We will continue to expand our efforts
to help even more students enroll in these rigorous college preparatory courses that will help
prepare them for success in the classroom and
beyond.”
“It is encouraging to see an increasing number
of districts offering AP course options and more
and more students taking and succeeding in these
courses,” said Education Secretary Paul Reville.
“We must now accelerate our efforts to ensure all
students are taking advantage of challenging
coursework that will prepare them for success in
college and career.”
The Patrick-Murray Administration and the
Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education have developed a number of initiatives
to ensure that all students are prepared for success in college and career and have the necessary
skills to fill open jobs in Massachusetts and our
increasingly global economy. Governor Patrick
has begun to implement a plan to unify the state’s
fifteen community colleges into a strengthened
statewide system.
The Governor’s Gateway Cities Education
Agenda has also focused attention on early career
education as a means to better connect what students are learning in the classroom to meaningful
employment beyond school. Through these initiatives and others, the Administration is setting
new expectations for college and career readiness
that will align the Commonwealth’s educational
system with those of competitor nations around
the world.
“The rigors provided through AP courses provide the perfect complement to the quality preparation for career, college and military offered
through a Valley Tech education,” stated Dr.
Michael Fitzpatrick, Superintendent-Director of
the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School
District. “Holding the greatest sense of confidence in our students and teachers, we knew that
AP programs at Valley Tech would be successful
and we take great pride in seeing those successes
realized and being named to the AP Honor Roll.”
The College Board bases inclusion on the AP
District Honor Roll according to the following criteria:
1. Increased access to AP courses by:
• At least 4 percent in large districts
• At least 6 percent in medium districts
• At least 11 percent in small districts
2. The percentage of African American,
Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska
Native students taking AP exams must not have
decreased more than 5 percent for large and medium districts and 10 percent for small districts.
3. Performance levels were maintained or
improved when comparing the percentage of
exams scoring 3 or higher from 2010 to 2012.
Picard signs letter of intent to play
Division I softball
UPTON — On NCAA National Signing Day,
Nov. 14, Blackstone Valley Tech hosted a ceremony honoring senior Business Technology student
Isabella “Bella” Picard from Upton.
Ms. Picard signed a Letter of Intent formalizing her commitment to St. Joseph’s University, an
NCAA Division I college in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania where she has been offered a full
scholarship to play softball.
Ms. Picard has played softball at Valley Tech
throughout her 4 year career at the school and she
has been team captain for the past two years.
During the regular 2012 spring softball season her
batting average reached an astounding .907, ending the playoff season with an average of .877. She
was named to the Colonial Athletic League All
Stars for the past three years and to the Telegram
& Gazette First Team All Star list. The Beavers
qualified for MIAA Division 3 Central
Massachusetts Girls Softball Tournament in the
last three seasons, advancing to the Central Mass
Finals in the spring of 2012 and the quarter finals
the prior two seasons.
Surprisingly, her first sport of choice had been
soccer when she began at Valley Tech. She was
recognized for accomplishments on the soccer
field as a 4 year league All Star and 3 year Central
Massachusetts All Star.
An integral part of being a successful student
athlete is achieving in the classroom. Ms. Picard
excels in both her academic and career technical
studies and has been a very active member of the
school community at Valley Tech. She has served
hundreds of hours of community service
through the school and through church mission
trips to the Dominican Republic, New York City,
and the state of Maine.
Ms. Michele Denise,
Athletic Director at
Valley Tech conveyed a
message
she
had
received
from
St.
Joseph’s Softball team
Head Coach Terri
Adams stating, “We are
excited that Bella will
Call Lisa Lemoine
continue her academic
and athletic career on
for information!
‘Hawk’s Hill.’ We are
(508) 909-4063
getting a gifted athlete,
a good student and a
fabulous person.”
Ms. Picard will major
in marketing in the
School of Arts and
Sciences at St. Joseph’s
University next fall. She
is the daughter of
Michelle and Russell
Picard of Upton.
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE
Friday, December 7, 2012
•7
Whitin Elementary School is the home of the Warriors
UXBRIDGE — The new reconfigured elementary school, Whitin Elementary School,
has a new mascot — the Warrior.
Principal Lori Fafard held a contest to name
the new mascot. Students in third through
fifth grades had a chance to enter the contest
over the summer. Deadline was on Aug. 31.
Two judges from each grade level were picked
out of a hat. They were: Eli Roerdan and
Lauren Wagner – Grade 5, Colin Caso and
Gianna Bassignani – Grade 4, Zachary
Goddard and Allison Arnold-Grade 3. These
students stayed after school to choose the top
four entries that the school would vote on and
to count the final votes with the assistance of
Lead Teachers Pam Yukna and Sharon
Michalewski. Staff and students could vote on
the Warriors, Wizards, Wasps, and Wildcats.
The Warriors won with 164 votes, Wizards
came in second with 99 votes, Wasps in third
with 97, and Wildcats in fourth with 96 votes.
On Sept. 28, Whitin Team Spirit Day, the
announcement was made that the Warriors
had won. The logo will go on the WES letterhead, spirit wear, banner outside the school,
etc.
The winner of the contest was fifth grader
Alexis D’Araujo. Second place was third grader student, Zoe Jones. Third place was fourth
grade student Eilish Linnehan. Fourth place
was fifth grader Jessica Labossiere.
Courtesy photos
NEWS BRIEFS
DOUGLAS RESIDENTS VISIT WITH WARREN
DOUGLAS — Democratic
State Committeewoman Lisa
Mosczynski along with Jane
and Shirley Mosczynski and
Jane’s daughter, Jenna, were
part of the group of Douglas
Democrats who greeted
Senator-elect
Elizabeth
Warren
during
the
Worcester stop of her “Start
with People” thank you tour
around Massachusetts on
Dec. 1.
Courtesy photo
Uxbridge native awarded
Presidential Rank Award
MECHANICSBURG,
Pa. — Uxbridge native
Karen Fenstermacher
(formerly Gadbois),
A s s i s t a n t
C o m m a n d e r,
Enterprise Business
Operations,
Naval
Supply
Systems
C o m m a n d ,
Mechanicsburg, Pa.,
was selected as a recipKaren Fenstermacher
ient
for
the
P r e s i d e n t i a l
Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank
Award.
The Presidential Rank Award recognizes
Senior Executive Service (SES) members
within the federal government who serve with
exceptional performance as leaders in public
service.
She was recognized for her accomplishments while serving as the Chief Information
Officer (CIO) and Corporate Operations
Officer (COO) for a global enterprise with
more than $9 billion in sales. As COO, she was
recognized for revolutionizing Navy Supply
operations by creating workforce management strategies that yielded distinguished
results in recruitment, retention and professional development, including her work in
supporting Americans with Disabilities, positioning NAVSUP as a leader across Navy in
employment of people with disabilities.
As CIO, Fenstermacher set the gold standard through a 54 percent reduction in logistics applications, and successfully developed a
force management plan to draw down 800
information-technology personnel to less than
300, while maintaining effectiveness. She also
established governance processes for Navy
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) that provided more than $500 million in savings for
the Navy.
Fenstermacher graduated from Elms
College, Chicopee, with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Finance and Economics. She also earned a
Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the
U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa. She
joined the federal government after graduating from college in 1990, and has served as a
financial systems analyst with the Office of
the Secretary of Defense, Comptroller; the
Senate Armed Services Committee staff as a
financial analyst, and the Navy Budget Office
as a program manager.
Frost looks to send
Christmas holiday packages
to servicemen
Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn),
continuing a tradition now in its 16th year,
announces he is once again looking for
names of military servicemen and women
from the towns in his district who will not be
home for the holidays so he can send them
Christmas gift and care packages.
Frost has made this
an annual tradition
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At 3 AM!
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We’d Love To Hear From You!
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Off” line 24 hours
a day to get your
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since his first term in 1997. His district is
composed of Auburn, Millbury, precincts 2
and 4 in Oxford, and precinct 4 of Charlton.
Frost noted, “Over the past 15 years I’ve
sent these care packages to express my appreciation for the servicemen and women who
cannot be home for the holidays. It is a small
gesture to honor their enormous commitment to our nation and freedom. It is also a
way for me to express my appreciation to our
armed forces to let them know they are being
thought of by their community during a season they especially miss being home for. I
wish to thank and acknowledge them and
their families for their service to our nation
and way of life, wherever they may be stationed. Christmas and the Holiday Season is
a time for family and community. It is a time
to give thanks for all we have in this world
and in our country as well. All our military
men and women should be apart of our
thoughts, prayers and well wishes during
this joyous season.”
The packages contain candies, cookies,
local newspapers, and Christmas greeting
messages. If anyone in the district who has a
loved one who is in the military and will not
be home for Christmas, Hanukkah and New
Year’s, please call Rep. Frost’s office at (617)
722-2489 or email at paul.frost@mahouse.gov
by Monday, Dec. 17.
All sales support the Pack’s activities for the
coming year including the annual Blue and
Gold Banquest, Pinewood Derby, a much
anticipated trip to Coco Keys, patches, pins,
books, and so much more. Individual Scouts
can earn credit towards overnights at area
museums and many great prizes. Fully 70 percent of every popcorn sale comes back to support local Scouting.
Thank you, Uxbridge, for your support of
Scouting. Pack 25 looks forward to satisfying
your popcorn needs! If you haven’t gotten
your popcorn yet please contact Tara
Corcoran 508-278-4163.
Pack 25 is chartered out of St. Mary’s
Church in Uxbridge, and is still taking registrations for the 2011-2012 year, which has just
gotten underway. For more information, contact Committee Chair Jason Andolina at 508278-5357.
Courtesy photo
Cub Scouts thank community for
successful popcorn program
UXBRIDGE — Cub Scouts from Uxbridge’s
Pack 25 would like to thank their community
neighbors and businesses for supporting their
2012 Popcorn Show and Sells.
The pack was able to sell popcorn outside
Wal-Mart, Koopman Lumber and Hardware,
Savers Bank and at Hannaford Plaza. The sale
was very successful and the Pack is very
proud of the money they raised — about $800
— to send popcorn to the military serving our
country.
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time of
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MONUMENTAL WORKS
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE
Friday, December 7, 2012
Senior Scene
TRI-VALLEY, INC.
Monday, Dec. 10: Beef and bean chili, brown
rice, Scandinavian vegetables, pineapple fruit
crisp, cookie.
Tuesday, Dec. 11: Spanish meatballs, egg noodles, broccoli, peaches.
Wednesday, Dec. 12: Buttermilk chicken, red
bliss potatoes, mixed vegetables, cinnamon
grahams.
Thursday, Dec. 13: Beef and cabbage casserole,
spinach, carrots, Streusel cake (small slice).
Friday, Dec. 14: Minestrone soup, orange beef,
brown rice, mixed vegetables, fresh orange.
MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER
• Monday, Dec. 10: 10 a.m., Exercise; 12:30 p.m.,
Wii Bowling; 1 p.m., Scrabble/Scat.
• Tuesday, Dec. 11: 9 a.m., Blood Pressure
Clinic; 9:30 a.m., Tai Chi, $2; 1 p.m.,
Cribbage/Scat, 1 p.m., Yoga. 3 p.m., Computer
Class, free, Appointment required, 508-8659247.
• Wednesday, Dec. 12: 9:30 a.m., Craft classes; 1
p.m. and 6 p.m., Bingo.
• Thursday, Dec. 13: 1 p.m., Whist.
• Friday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m., Exercise class; 10
a.m., Whist/Scat.
NORTHBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER
Director Kelly S. Bol
Phone: 508-234-2002
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Thursday;
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday
HOLIDAY CLOSING
The Northbridge Senior Center & Tri-Valley
nutrition site will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25,
in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The
Northbridge
Police
Department
announces a new Emergency Notification system: Code RED. This system will notify you
directly of any emergency information that
you should be aware of. Please note (You must
have a computer to register with the police
department) the website is www.northbridgepolice.com click on the Code Red and enter
your information. If you do not have a computer, contact the Senior Center for more
information, at 508-234-2002.
MEDICAL DRIVERS NEEDED
There is a dire need for out-of-town Medical
Volunteer Drivers to drive local seniors to
appointments, especially during summer
months. Drivers are reimbursed for their
mileage. Any time that you could volunteer
would be greatly appreciated, one day per
week, morning or afternoon, location etc. Call
the senior center for more detailed information.
FAMILY STYLE BREAKFAST
The Dine Out Group of the Senior Center will
go to the Three Seasons restaurant at the
Blackstone Valley Tech High School on
Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 8:45 a.m. Call the center
to make a reservation, transportation may be
available from the center.
FOOD PANTRY DONATION
The Northbridge Senior Center will accept
non perishable food items etc, to give to the
NAC Food Pantry. Anyone donating to this
worthwhile cause will receive a raffle ticket
To be entered into a drawing held on
December 20th. No need to be present, winner
will be notified.
MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER
The monthly Birthday Dinner and Plant Raffle
will be held on Tuesday Dec. 18, at 11:45 a.m.
Anyone celebrating a birthday in December, is
welcome to attend and bring a guest.
Reservations are needed by Friday, Dec. 14.
120 CLUB
The final drawing of the 2012, season of the
120 Club will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, during the Centers Holiday dinner. Meal will be
served at 11:45 a.m. Reservations are needed
for dinner by Dec. 17. The drawings will consist of the 20th week $20, a $400, $300, $200 and
four $25 winners. This has been a wellreceived fundraiser.
WELLNESS CLINIC
The VNA of the Greater Milford - Northbridge
Area, in corporation with the Board of Health
in Northbridge is sponsoring the Clinic on
Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of
this benefit sponsored by the Board of Health
and the VNA.
CAREGIVERS GROUP
The Northbridge Senior Center’s Caregivers
group meets on the fourth Friday of the
month. The next meeting will be on Friday,
Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. Note the early date is due to
the Christmas Holiday. If you are currently
caring for a family member or close friend,
come and join others who share your compassion.
SHINE
A Shine Counselor is available by appointment only, to discuss Medicare and Health Ins
issues you may have. Call the Senior Center
for more information or to schedule an
appointment.
Reverse Mortgage Consultant
FAMILY STYLE BREAKFAST
The Dine Out Group of the Senior Center will
go to the Three Seasons restaurant at the
Blackstone Valley Tech High School on
Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 8:45 a.m. Call the center
to make a reservation, transportation may be
available from the center.
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
The Northbridge Senior Center has a variety
of Durable Medical equipment available for
local senior residents, there is no fee for this
service. Come into the center and someone
will be available to show you what is available
for your needs. In order to serve you better, we
ask that you leave your name, address and
phone number with the office staff. This helps
to keep track of our inventory.
PITCH PLAYERS
Pitch players are needed; also there is a need
for pool players. Call the center for more information.
UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER
36 South Main St.
Marsha Petrillo – Director – 508-278-8622
Susan White – Administrative Assistant – 508278-8622
Mary Meg Walsh – Outreach Coordinator –
508-278-8638
Lynne McPherson – Chef – 508-278-8622
Peter Weager – Van Driver
Lunch pick up begins at 10:30 a.m. each day.
Please call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to
reserve your meal and also to arrange for
transportation to lunch and for medical
appointments.
The Uxbridge Senior Center is a drop off site
for the People First Food Pantry. Donations
are accepted Monday through Friday from 9
a.m.-4 p.m.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Classes have resumed on Mondays and
Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m. Do you have a new
iPhone, iPad, tablet or Nook but aren’t sure
about all you can do with it? Please call the
Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to enroll and get
further details. Classes are geared to individual needs.
SENIOR CENTER WISH LIST
The Senior Center would greatly appreciate
any donations of decaf and regular coffee,
sugar and Splenda packets, foam cups, stirrers, Cascade for the dishwasher, dish detergent, sponges and all purpose spray cleaner
for the tables. These things are not covered in
the budget. We thank you very much for your
help.
NAVICARE SCO
NaviCare SCO will be at the Senior Center on
the first Monday of every month at 2 p.m.
NaviCare SCO is a Senior Care Options program. NaviCare helps you get the most out of
your Medicare and MassHealth standard benefits and offers you extra services that can
help you stay healthy at no extra cost to you.
You are eligible if you are 65 years old or older,
you have Mass Health Standard and you live
in Worcester County.
WELCOME OUR NEW BEREAVEMENT
COUNSELOR
Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one,
losing a job or your home or just need to talk
to someone? Please call the Senior Center and
make an appointment to talk to our new
bereavement counselor, Dr. Carl Schultz. Dr.
Schultz comes to us with impressive credentials. He is available for people of all ages by
appointment. All sessions are free, private and
confidential.
Call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to make
an appointment.
NEW WEBSITE
Now you can go to the new Council on Aging
website and get all the news from the Senior
Center. There is up to date information on programs and classes, the weekly lunch menu, as
well as fuel assistance and open enrollment
for Medicare Supplemental insurance. Check
us out at www.uxbridge-ma.gov. Go to departments and click on Council on Aging.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
During September you should be receiving a
letter from your Medicare Health Plan,
Prescription drug Plan and Prescription
Advantage. If you have a hard time understanding this information, ask a family member to help you with it or bring it to the Senior
Center and get help understanding it.
Remember that open enrollment for Medicare
Supplemental Insurance begins on Oct. 15 and
runs through Dec. 7 this year. If you need help
making a decision about your insurance call
the Senior Center at 508-278-8622.
POLICE LOGS
UXBRIDGE POLICE ARRESTS
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ASK THE NURSE
On Thursday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come
see our nurse, Pat Wallen and have her check
your vital signs and ask her any questions you
may have regarding your general health
issues.
Nov. 17
Carrieanne A. Papp, 38, 59 Hill St., Millville,
MA. Shoplifting $100-plus by Concealing
Merchandise.
Party taken into custody after Officers
responded to a call regarding a shoplifter at
Hannaford’s.
William J. Russ, 28, 159 Linwood St., Uxbridge.
Modified exhaust, operating motor vehicle
with suspended license.
Party taken into custody after a routine traffic
stop by officers.
Nov. 21
Derek S. Demers, 29, 3 Pheasant Circle,
Milford, MA. Operating a motor vehicle with a
suspended license, subsequent offense,
marked lanes violation, possession of Class E
Drug (3 counts).
Party taken into custody after a routine traffic
stop by officers.
Nov. 23
Jon V. Campbell, 30, 497 Benefit St., Pawtucket,
RI. Marked lanes violation, operating motor
vehicle with suspended license, possession of
marijuana (less then 1 ounce).
Party taken into custody after a routine motor
vehicle stop by officers.
Nov. 25
Scott J. Channing, 47, 79 Paine St., Uxbridge,
MA. Operating under influence of liquor,
reckless operation of a motor vehicle, operating to endanger, possession Class B Drug.
Party taken into custody after officers
responded to the scene of a minor MVA.
NORTHBRIDGE POLICE
ARRESTS
Nov. 25
Michael Vento, 38, 53 Brigham Hill Rd.,
Grafton. Shoplifting.
Subject arrested at Wal-Mart following an
investigation. Subject held in police custody
pending bail arrangements. He will have to
appear in Uxbridge Court at a later date.
PARKING BAN
NORTHBRIDGE — The all night parking ban
for the Town of Northbridge went into effect
on Dec. 1, and will continue through April 1,
2013. The April 1 date may be extended if
weather conditions make it necessary. The
ban is effective from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. The ban is
applicable to all streets in the Town of
Northbridge with the following exceptions:
On the Even Numbered Side:
D Street, High Street, Linden Street, Main
Street from Buma Square to Border Street,
Maple Court, Overlook Street, Upper High
Street from #66 to #100, Water Street from
Main Street to gate at the Shop yard entrance,
Johnston Ave. from Brook Street to the end of
Johnston Ave @ dead end, Upper Border
Street From D Street North.
On the ODD Numbered Side:
East Street from Johnston Ave to Christian
Church parking lot, Forest Street, Johnston
Avenue from Church Street to East Street,
Pine Street, Prospect Street from Cottage
Street to Church Street, Water Street from
gate behind Fire Station to bottom of hill, 20
feet, North of fire hydrant, Granite Street
from #23 Granite to East Street.
Violators of the ban will be tagged and if
interfering with snow removal operations will
be towed at the owner’s expense.
- Walter J. Warchol, Chief of Police
NEWS BRIEF
UniBank coordinates holiday
giving campaign
WHITINSVILLE — UniBank has officially
kicked off its annual Holiday Giving campaign to make the season brighter for individuals and families throughout the community.
The campaign is part of the bank’s dedication to improving life for the communities it
serves. Each UniBank branch has chosen an
organization that fills a need in their community and employees support the program
by making and purchasing items, and accepting donations from customers and the general public. Many local residents have faced difficult times in recent years and UniBank is
pleased to coordinate this effort to help its
neighbors. Branch collections are as follows:
• Blackstone: Displaying a giving tree
requesting items to be distributed by the
Blackstone Fire Department for children in
Blackstone.
• Douglas: Collecting non-perishable food
items to stock the People’s Pantry at the
Second Congregational Church in Douglas.
• Milford: Collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items, and toiletries to be distributed by the Daily Bread Food Pantry in
Milford.
• Sutton: Displaying a giving tree requesting items for senior citizens to be distributed
by the Sutton Senior Center and collecting
new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots in collaboration with the Blackstone Valley
Marine Corps.
• Upton: Displaying a wish tree requesting
items needed by senior citizens to be handed
out by the Upton Senior Center.
• Uxbridge: The “Adopt an Angel” tree has
tags requesting specific items for children,
families, and senior citizens in Uxbridge to
be distributed by the People First Food
Pantry.
• Whitinsville Main: Collecting non-perishable food items to be distributed by the
Northbridge Association of Churches Food
Pantry.
• Whitinsville Plaza: Displaying a giving
tree requesting items to be distributed by the
Massachusetts Department of Children and
Families to benefit local children.
• Worcester: Collecting new, unwrapped
toys for Toys for Tots.
Donated items may be dropped off during
regular banking hours through midDecember. Check with your local branch for
specific details and deadlines. Visit www.unibank.com for a listing of branch locations
and hours.
BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE
Friday, December 7, 2012
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Valley Tech shuts out Bay Path for Super Bowl win
VALLEY TECH
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A1
tion where they had to throw,
and luckily we had an athlete
like Shawn back there who
was able to get over the top
and get under some of those
underthrown balls,” said
Valley Tech head coach Jim
Archibald.
Making the Beavers’ second Super Bowl title in school
history (its first since 2007)
even sweeter was that it came
against rival Bay Path, who
has had Valley Tech’s number in recent years. The
Minutemen beat Valley Tech,
13-12, Nov. 3 and twice last
year — in the regular season,
34-7, and in the Division 6
semifinal, 16-0.
“Bay Path’s a weird team
for us,” said Valley Tech quarterback
Daniel
Avery.
“They’re like the nick in our
sides, a love-hate relationship. All of those guys are
great guys, great sportsmanship. They show it every
game, every play. It’s nice to
take one from them.”
“We didn’t give up a point
today and still lost the game.
Can you imagine that?”
Dhembe said. “That happens.
That’s football. You have to
play 40 minutes of football.
We didn’t. They did. They
deserve to win.”
Bay Path’s John Vidal had
an excellent game on the
ground, running through the
snow 18 times for 102 yards.
Reiffarth was the top rusher
for Valley Tech, with 14 carries for 69 yards.
The teams exchanged
punts on their first offensive
drives, and then Bay Path put
together a nice drive that
went from its own 34 to the
Valley Tech 12. After a Bay
Path
time
out,
the
Minutemen faced a fourth
and 2 — but the pass from
Thibeault fell incomplete.
Valley Tech’s next possession started at its own 12 and
went to the Bay Path 47. It
was marked by two fourthdown conversions on quarterback keepers by Avery.
However, Avery was intercepted by Vidal. Bay Path
could not capitalize, though,
going three and out on the
ensuing drive.
Bay Path’s second possession of the second half started with a fumble at its own 20
and Valley Tech’s Brady
Neyland making the recovery.
That drive went nowhere —
commencing with a botched
option play and ending with
an incomplete pass on fourth
and 19 at the Bay Path 25.
As the third quarter came
to a close, Thibeault threw his
first interception to Wilkins,
which was returned to the
Bay Path 40. Facing a fourth
and 6 at the Bay Path 23 at the
start of the fourth quarter,
Bay Path’s Andrew Pelc tackled Patrick Durkin for a 7yard loss.
Bay Path took over and
entered Valley Tech territory,
eventually making it to the
opponent’s 34. But on third
down, with about three minutes left, Wilkins recorded his
second pick of the day.
“We’re very proud of our
kids,” Dhembe said. “We’re
not very big. We’re not very
talented, but they always
come to play. And that’s what
I’m most proud about.”
According to Archibald,
the
football
the
M a s s a c h u s e t t s
Interscholastic
Athletic
Association mandates is to be
used in postseason games —
made by Spaulding — forced
the Beavers to change their
game plan.
Archibald said the ball is
“not a good football. I don’t
know why the MIAA makes
Bay Path’s Ray Neeland (99) is dragged down by a couple of Valley Tech defenders.
us use it, other than money. I
think that has a lot to do with
it. These kids don’t use that
ball all year. Then you come
out here and it’s wet. It gets
slick. It’s tough to grip. It’s
tough to throw a spiral with.
... I know for us, we really didn’t want to throw the ball that
much because we were afraid
of what was going to happen.”
David Dore may be reached
at (508) 909-4140, or by email at
ddore@stonebridgepress.com.
Bay Path and Valley Tech players line up for a play.
Valley Tech cheerleaders watch the action on the field as snow falls around them.
Bay Path’s Anthony Baez raises his hands as Valley Tech quarterback Daniel Avery is forced out of bounds
Valley Tech quarterback
Daniel Avery paces up
and down the sideline
during a Bay Path drive
in the third quarter.
Bay Path’s John Vidal (32) heads up the field, trailed by Valley Tech’s Nicholas Wojnar (12) and Shawn
Wilkins (81).
Patrick Durkin,
from Valley Tech
John Vidal from
Path talk after
Super Bowl.
left,
and
Bay
the
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE
Friday, December 7, 2012
SPORTS
Grafton puts away Northbridge to win Super Bowl
SLIP-UP
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A1
The pace was set early during a light snowfall as Grafton quarterback Doug Oevermann
turned a modest gain into a slipping and sliding nightmare for the Rams that resulted in a
67-yard touchdown run on the Indians’ second
offensive play to make it 7-0 just seconds into
the game.
Hope glimmered momentarily for the top
seeded Rams, who on the ensuing possession
saw Phelan hit wide receiver Ben O’Donnell
on a post route. Unfortunately, the frozen ball
met icy fingers and fell to the turf incomplete,
and from there very little else went
Northbridge’s way.
Phelan (9 of 25, 65 yards; 12 carries, 99 yards;
sacked 3 times) would be pressured on nearly
every drop back and took a number of big hits,
one resulting in a hand injury that forced the
senior out of the game with just minutes left
to play in his high school career.
“My line was great all year, and I’m not
going to take anything away from them, but
their defensive line was rushing hard and
they got to me,” said Phelan of the Grafton
pass rush.
The player who put on the majority of the
pressure, Corey Charpentier, sacked Phelan
twice and had a number of hits on the Rams
co-captain. His biggest impact may have been
in the second quarter when he took an 11-yard
handoff for the Indians’ second score, making
it 14-0 just before halftime.
“You’ve got to go 100 percent and find that
weakness on the defense, that little seam, and
just attack it relentlessly,” said Charpentier of
the pressure he got on Phelan, adding that he
watched a program on his DVR the morning
of the Super Bowl to better prepare himself.
Following halftime little changed. The
Rams continued to shoot themselves in the
foot.
“A couple penalties that were stupid, a couple dropped balls at wrong times, and reflecting back, all that added up to the end result,”
said LaChapelle. “They’re disappointed and I
can understand it, so were we as a coaching
staff, but kudos go out to Grafton.”
“Our kids played wonderful, the toughest
team I’ve ever had,” regarded Grafton head
coach Mike Ross of his team’s performance on
the biggest of high school stages. “We did
what we do, try to control the ball and play
good defense…it was the best we’ve played on
defense all year, it was ridiculous.”
The final score came from Oevermann (13
carries, 104 yards) as the senior ran 7 yards up
the middle to ice the Rams’ 2012 season, and
make it 21-0 Grafton as time wound down in
the third quarter.
There would be no scoring in the fourth
quarter, and Northbridge dropped to 10-3.
Grafton, seeded third in the playoff structure,
also finished 10-3.
It has been a magical run for this year’s
graduating class from Northbridge. Those
players reached four straight Super Bowls,
winning in 2010 and 2011, and saw the school
earn its 600th win and LaChapelle’s 300th
coaching victory during a special 2012 season.
“To win two is something special, because
most kids don’t get to one, and I’ve been in
four, played in four, I fumbled as a freshman in
my only touch, so I’ve come a pretty long way,”
said Phelan of his career at Northbridge.
“Basically, [Grafton] just made the plays and
we didn’t today.”
Phelan’s season was a special one. In 13
games he threw for 2,079 yards (160 a game)
with 21 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,099
yards (85 a game) and 22 touchdowns. Phelan
also caught a pair of touchdown passes that
totaled 73 yards and ran in a two-point conversion, helping Northbridge’s offense outscore
its opponents on the season, 426-183. The Rams
averaged nearly 33 points a game and surrendered just more than 14 per contest.
The Rams will graduate 21 seniors, including all of their starting skill position players
from 2012, so to say that there is some rebuilding to do is an understatement.
But, there can be no doubt, with a football
tradition as rich as Northbridge’s, along with
one of the best coaches in the state, the Rams
shouldn’t have too much trouble fielding
another contender in 2013.
Northbridge senior co-captain and wide receiver Ben O’Donnell makes a tough diving catch on the snowcovered turf during his team’s Super Bowl loss to Grafton, 21-0.
Northbridge senior co-captain and quarterback Matt Phelan is chased from the pocket by a Grafton defender,
which was a common theme during the Rams’ Central Mass. Division 4 Super Bowl loss to Grafton, 21-0
The 2012 Central Mass. Division 4 Super Bowl champion Grafton Indians pose with their championship
plaque following a 21-0 win over Northbridge on a snowy afternoon at Fitchburg State University.
For the final time in their high school careers, Northbridge co-captains Matt Phelan (16), Jake Ryan (20),
Ben O’Donnell (15) and Danny Clasby meet their opponents at midfield for the pre-game coin toss.
LEFT: The Northbridge co-captains and head coach Ken LaChapelle head to midfield to collect their second
place plaque after falling to Grafton 21-0 in the Central Mass. Division 4 Super Bowl.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Northbridge Youth Lacrosse opens
registration for 2013 season
NORTHBRIDGE — Come play the fastest
sport on two feet. Northbridge Youth
Lacrosse (NYL) will open registration for its
fourth season on Nov. 10. Girls in grades 3
through 6 and boys in grades 1 through 8 are
invited to register for the 2013 season.
Registration
will
be
online
at
ramslacrosse.uslaxteams.com and will close
on Dec. 31.
NYL is proud to announce that there is no
increase in the registration fee for the 2013
season. The cost to register a player is $155,
which includes league fees, Northbridge
Parks and Recreation fee, uniform, and player registration with U.S. Lacrosse.
Instruction, practice and game play will be
provided. NYL practices will begin in March
and games are held weekly on Sundays from
mid-April through mid-June with a year-end
Jamboree.
Northbridge Youth Lacrosse is committed
to growing the exciting sports of girls and
boys lacrosse in Northbridge and surrounding towns. Established in 2009, NYL now
offers programs for over 135 boys and girls in
the U9, U11, U13 and U15 leagues. NYL is a
member of the Massachusetts Bay Youth
Lacrosse League (MBYLL) and the
Massachusetts Bay Girls Lacrosse League.
The MBYLL believes, “The sport of lacrosse
continues
its
explosive
growth
in
Massachusetts and across the country. Our
mission is to teach, grow and honor the game
of lacrosse throughout Massachusetts by providing leadership, guidance, training and
structure to all town programs.”
For more information and to register, visit
ramslacrosse.uslaxteams.com or check out
NYL
on
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at
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osseLeague.
2004 until July 31, 2006), U6 (date of birth
from Aug. 1, 2006 until July 31, 2007) and U5
(date of birth from Aug. 1, 2007 until July 31,
2008).
Uxbridge Youth Soccer travel team
Off-season instructional football
registration now open
camp in Leicester
Online registration (the preferred method)
for the spring 2013 travel soccer teams for the
Uxbridge Youth Soccer League is currently
open at www.uxbridgeyouthsoccer.com.
Alternatively, one can download the spring
2013 travel registration form from the web
site and mail it to: UYSL P.O. Box 223
Uxbridge, MA 01569.
The U10 and U12 teams (U10 date of birth
from Aug. 1, 2002 until July 31, 2004, U12 date
of birth Aug. 1, 2000 until July 31, 2002) have a
$65 registration fee, the U14 team (date of
birth from Aug. 1, 1998 until July 31, 2000) fee
is $75 and the U16 team (date of birth from
Aug. 1, 1996 until July 31, 1998) fee is $85.
Registration must be postmarked by Dec.
10. A late fee of $25 will be applied.
The Uxbridge Youth Soccer League spring
2013 in-town program will open in February.
All registration fees will be $50 and there will
be three teams: U8 (date of birth from Aug. 1,
There will be an off-season instructional
football camp at the Double Play Sports &
Fitness Complex, located at 190 Main St. in
Leicester (behind Eller’s). This camp is open
to athletes from any town in grades 2-9 on
Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from
2 to 4 p.m. The start date is Saturday, Jan. 5
and runs until March 9. The camp tuition is
$80. Families with multiple campers will get a
discounted rate.
This is a non-contact indoor program with
station based football drills, position break
downs, chalk talks and fun games, all with
the emphasis on proper technique and safe
play.
Sign up for the camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Double Play Sports
Complex. For more information please contact Derek Robbins at (508) 207-3849.
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SPORTS
HOW THEY GOT THERE
RAMS RERUN: NORTHBRIDGE SHUTS OUT MILLBURY AGAIN FOR SCHOOL’S 600TH VICTORY
BY JON GOUIN
SPORT CORRESPONDENT
GRAFTON — The Northbridge High football team’s defense shut out Millbury High for
the second time in 18 days, but this time there
was a lot more on the line. The two teams met
at Grafton Memorial High School on Nov. 27 to
decide which team would face Grafton in the
Central Mass. Division 4 Super Bowl on Dec. 1.
The Rams prevailed on a snowy and sloppy
evening 34-0, earning the team its third
straight Super Bowl berth as well as
Northbridge High School’s 600th football victory.
“Awesome,” said head coach Ken
LaChapelle of the accomplishment, “it speaks
well of the [school’s football] tradition, that’s
the big the thing.”
The win sets up a rematch of a game from
early in the 2012 season, a 28-21 Rams win on
Oct. 5 over the Indians. This time the two
teams will play for all of the Division 4 marbles on the big stage at Fitchburg State
University.
As far as the game versus Millbury, many in
attendance would have argued the game was
over 2:05 into the first quarter. Quarterback
Matt Phelan (3 of 7, 138 yards, 2 touchdowns; 6
rushes, 115 yards, 1 touchdown) scrambled 72
yards on the opening play from scrimmage to
give the Rams a lightning fast 7-0 lead 30 seconds in.
Three plays later a big night for senior running back/linebacker Danny Clasby (7 rushes,
56 yards, 1 touchdown; interception return for
a touchdown) began with a 33-yard interception return touchdown off an Anthony
Distefano pass, and it was 14-0 just like that.
Clasby would score the next touchdown as
well. Phelan would hit Robie Sabourin in the
right flat for 2 yards, who then pitched the ball
to a streaking Clasby, who took it the remaining 34 yards for the score and a 20-0 lead.
Clasby also contributed a 3-yard touchdown
run later in the game.
It’s just a part of what we do,” said
LaChapelle of the hitch-and-pitch, “it seemed
like the appropriate time, and I guess it was
because it worked.”
Senior wide receiver Ben O’Donnell would
make an incredible play on the Rams first possession of the third quarter; tipping a Phelan
pass that was slightly under-thrown with one
hand, up to himself, after which he raced 55
yards to conclude game scoring.
“Not really the greatest conditions out
here,” regarded Phelan of the snowy, cold
night. “The team did what we needed to do, I
didn’t throw the ball particularly well, but the
line did a great job up front, which allowed us
to run the ball well.”
Phelan now has his sights set on Grafton
and the Super Bowl.
“I remember it was a great game against
Grafton earlier in the season, either way, it
should be a great game and I’m looking forward to it,” he said.
Jon Gouin photos
Northbridge quarterback Matt Phelan takes a snap amidst the heaviest of the snowfall during his team’s
Division 4 semifinal versus Millbury, a 34-0 victory on Nov. 27 to earn a Super Bowl berth.
Northbridge linebacker
Danny Clasby returns
an interception for a
touchdown, giving his
team a 14-0 lead over
Millbury, just 2:05 into
their semifinal game.
LEFT: Matt Phelan and
the Northbridge High
football team have
earned a third straight
trip to the Super Bowl
after his team’s 34-0
rout of Millbury High on
Nov. 27.
Youth running wild for WCS
boys’ cross-country team
BY JON GOUIN
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
for States as a team.
“If we don’t make it to the State
meet, we consider it a bad year,” said
Vander Baan of his team and the
expectations put upon them. “We just
have great kids that work really hard
and become great runners because of
desire…your season’s determined by
how hard you work in the summer.”
So, there was no surprise in finding
out that CJ and “Jamo” were two of
the hardest working runners in the
off-season, each registering 300-400
miles in the summer months, and
both expect increases in those numbers this coming year.
“Jamo and CJ have the potential to
be Top-5 in the State by the time they
are juniors and seniors,” regarded
Vader Baan of his top two runners.
“That’s an exciting challenge for me,
to get them to that point. It’s been a lot
of fun coaching all of these guys.”
If Vander Baan is correct, there’s a
lot to be excited about in Whitinsville
in the coming years, and a lot to look
forward to when the gun goes off
starting cross-country races for the
next couple years.
“Running just calms me sometimes,
it’s fun for me to see how fast I can go,
I love our team and I love our coach,
he does a great job,” Koeman said of
his love of running for WCS.
“Running for our school is a privilege,” Paine added of the experience
of running for the school and its rich
tradition.
Koeman was recruited as a fourth
grader by Vander Baan after he
viewed him in the schools “Fun Run,”
and ever since has been “chasing” the
youngster who originally played soccer.
“My last season [in soccer] didn’t go
so well, plus [Vander Baan] was trying to recruit me, so I decided to go
out for cross-country,” Koeman said of
his choice to run over choosing the
more traditional sport.
Paine was invited to run by
Koeman, who enticed him to “see how
fast he could be.”
“I think the most memorable thing
this season was at Seekonk where I
had a really good race and where
Coach told me how good I could be, it
all just kind of took off from there,”
Paine said of his breakout season.
Good things are surely coming for
the two young men and all of the runners in Vander Baan’s stable. Next
year can no doubt be an improvement
on 2012.
“Definitely, we have a lot of good
young talent, so over the next few
years we’re going to be really good,”
Paine said of the successes to come
for WCS cross-country.
The 2012 team consisted of
Koeman, Paine, Brookhouse, Hamlet,
Gabe
Solano,
Danny
Solano,
Montanna Darling, Josh Schneider,
John Casey, Brad Curving, Jack
Randalll, Jake Van Dyke, Nate Casey
and Max Kuik.
NORTHBRIDGE — It isn’t every
day you get to read about cross-country. And it’s not every day you get to
read about the Whitinsville Christian
School’s varsity boys’ cross-country
program, who had another noteworthy season in 2012 where they made
the All-State meet for the 13th time in
the last 14 years.
Well, today is the day.
In his 14th season at the helm of the
boys’ varsity squad, head coach and
WCS Principal Chris Vander Baan
piloted his team to a second place finish in districts and into the State
Championship race, where a disappointing 12th place finish tainted an
otherwise wonderful year.
This level of success has been a
standard occurrence in his tenure as
his teams have lost just seven dual
meets in his entire time with WCS,
four of those to rival Hopedale, who
took the District championship in
2012.
Because of a youth movement, this
year may have been a bit different for
Vander Baan and the Crusaders than
in years past, though.
The team was comprised of just
three seniors, and cross-country is a
sport where experience is usually a
surefire the way to the top. But for
WCS, 2012 saw a changing of the
guard, so-to-speak, and the team was
led, statistically, by a freshman and a sophomore.
That the Crusaders’ best
days are ahead of them is
an undoubted fact.
The Crusaders employed
a trio of co-captains: junior
Nathan Brookhouse and
seniors Gabe Solano and
Paul Hamlet. Brookhouse
has the promise to be a captain in 2013, as do the freshman and sophomore who
performed so well in 2012.
The sophomore was
Jamison Koeman, the
freshman C.J. Paine, and
both young men have
incredibly bright futures
in running with the
Crusaders and beyond, if
that desire strikes them.
Koeman, the essential cog
in Whitinsville’s success in
2012, won an astounding
six 5k (3.1-mile) races this
year, including a fourth
place finish in the Districts
out of 206 runners. Paine
Courtesy photo
would finish that race in The Whitinsville Christian School boys’ varsity cross-country team, which finished second in districts
10th
place
and
the in 2012, will be again led by a youthful core of runners in 2013.
Crusaders would qualify
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‘Christmas is a very lonely time for a soldier
CARE
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A1
for a soldier,” said Ron
Tetreau, who before taking on
the role of local veterans’
agent, spent deployments in
Iraq,
Afghanistan
and
Kosovo.
This season, Tetreau is
working with local groups
who will be sending troops
stationed overseas some holiday cheer in the form care
packages, and they are seeking community involvement
in the endeavor.
Donations of non-perishable foods, magazines and
other media, and personal
care items are being collected
at the Whitin Community
Center, Northbridge High
School, and
the veterans’ services
office, at 875 Hill St.,
Whitinsville.
A drive of this sort has
become an annual tradition at
the
Whitin
Community
Center, where the lobby is
already filling up with boxes
of
donated
items.
At
Northbridge High School, it is
Katie Cote’s Citizenship in
Action Class, a group of juniors and seniors, who have
taken the initiative.
“When I asked them how
they thought they could get
involved and be active and
helpful in their community,
they thought about soldiers
during the holidays. They’ve
taken the idea and ran with
it,” Cote said.
Donations can be dropped
off at the high school through
Wednesday, Dec. 12.
In addition to traditional
care package items, some personal touches from the community are also sought.
“Cards from home, or letters or pictures are always
great,” said Martha Wetzel,
marketing director at the
Whitin Community Center,
who explained that while her
son
was
stationed
in
Afghanistan, those meant the
most to him.
Tetreau agreed, saying he’s
saved every letter that was
ever sent to him while he was
deployed, and still pulls them
out to read from time to time.
Wetzel already has a stack
of homemade cards drawn by
kids who attend programs at
the WCC, and will have supplies on hand for kids who
want to decorate a card this
weekend, when Santa visits
the center on Saturday, Dec. 8,
from 10 a.m. to noon.
Tetreau said soldiers would
also love to get sports gear,
like winter hats gloves with
the home team’s logo.
“It’s football season, and
trust me, the Internet is
going, and they’re watching
football,” he said. “A Patriots
or a Celtics or Red Sox hat —
they’d love to have that stuff.”
With a focus on community,
the organizers of the drive
are hoping to send care packages to as many local troops
as they can. While they have a
list of few names, they are
looking for more. If you know
a local solider deployed overseas this holiday season, contact Tetreau, Cote, or Wetzel
and they will be sure they get
a package.
“If we get a bunch of donations, that’s great. But if we
get a few more names of local
people – that would be really
cool,” said Tetreau.
Wetzel may be reached at
(508) 234-8184, Ext. 122; Cote
may
be
reached
at
kcote@nps.org; and Tetreau
may be reached at (508) 2349808 or by e-mail at rtetreau@northbridgemass.org.
Amanda Collins photos
Veterans’ agent Ron Tetreau, NHS teacher Katie Cote and WCC marketing director Martha Wetzel, are leading a community effort to send
Christmas care packages to troops overseas. They are seeking donations and names of local soldiers.
Amanda Collins may be
reached at 508-909-4132, or by email at acollins@stonebridgepress.com.
You’ll be surprised how well you’ll fit in’
CHURCH
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Lux. After six years of congregating in a
movie theater, the church’s pastor, David
Payne, said that the space just doesn’t work for
400 people who attend service every Sunday.
“The big challenge for us was not just how to
have a good experience, but how to have a
good community. It’s not just ‘did the service
go well’ or ‘did people encounter God,’ it’s really as much about do they enjoy what they are
a part of and are they a part of something bigger than themselves?” he said. “Having a
church in a movie theater didn’t allow any
social space. We had to get out because they
had to show movies. We really needed our own
location.”
Payne said that Lifesong Church, which was
formed in 2006, is a “modern contemporary,
young church,” with most of the congregation
ranging from their 20s to their 40s. It is an
independent Christian church with no
denominational affiliation, offering biblically
driven worship services in a 21st-century setting. As the pastor said, “It isn’t your grandma’s church.”
It all started more than a decade ago when
Payne said he stopped following what he
thought he wanted to do, and instead began
following what he says is God’s path for him.
That meant giving up his dream of being a
professional soccer star (he moved to
Massachusetts from Oklahoma in pursuit of a
career with the MLS New England
Revolution) and finding, as he said, “a real
job.” At first that was in sales, then in marketing, and then an opportunity to be a Youth
Pastor at his father-in-law’s church in
Ashland presented itself.
“That really wasn’t in my plans,” he said. “So
my wife and I spent a lot of time talking about
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it and praying
about it and I eventually it seemed
like God was saying, ‘this is what
I’ve had for you all
your life.’”
After seven years
as a youth pastor at
the
Metrowest
Worship
Center,
Payne decided it
was time to plant
his own church
where people could
“come as they are”
and connect with
God as a part of a
community
that
wasn’t focused on
structure or tradition.
He
said
Lifesong Church
has been able to Construction is still being done on the larger foyer area just inside the main
offer
this
by entrance to get the church ready for its Dec. 16 grand opening.
remaining focused
on modern-day relevance.
Sunday experience relatable to congregants’
“The big distinctive not in the Christian mes- everyday life. Featuring “The Press,” a coffeesage. In general, the message of the bible is house with specialty drinks, like caramel
pretty consistent. But the translation or trans- macchiatos and iced lattés, a large gathering
ference of information from me as the com- foyer, an outdoor terrace and basketball hoops
municator to you as a congregant is very dif- in the parking lot, the new Lifesong Church is
ferent here than it is in a denominational, tra- a social-oriented environment.
ditional church,” Payne said. He said that’s Payne is hoping that this will draw in those
mainly found in the church’s worship style, who are seeking spirituality, but haven’t found
which includes modern, contemporary music, it in the more traditional context.
and media-driven, interactive communicat- “Our message is ‘no perfect people allowed.’
ing.
So if you think you’re perfect, this isn’t a
“We invite people to use their phone, or pull church where you’ll fit,” he said. “But if
up the bible on their iPad and stay engaged you’re not perfect, like many of us aren’t, this
with us as we go,” Payne explained, going on is probably a place where you’ll be surprised
to say that this style with remain as the how well you’ll fit in.”
church moves into its new home.
More information about Payne and Lifesong
“There will be a huge screen. We can’t come Church is at lifesongonline.org.
out of a movie theater without a big screen,”
he laughed.
Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) 909The pastor said besides the ways of the wor- 4132, or by e-mail at acollins@stonebridgeship, Lifesong is aiming to making the entire press.com.
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year’s income is projected to fall
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due to a job loss, separation from
service or some other financial setback. Veterans determined eligible
due to hardship can avoid co-pays
applied to higher-income veterans.
Qualifying veterans may be eligible for enrollment and receive
health care at no cost. Also eligible
for no-cost VA care are most veterans who recently returned from a
combat zone. They are entitled to
five years of free VA care. The fiveyear “clock” begins with their discharge from the military, not their
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Each VA medical center across
the country has an enrollment
coordinator available to provide
veterans information about
these programs. Veterans may
also contact VA’s Health
Benefits Service Center at 1-877222 VETS (8387) or visit the VA
health eligibility Website at
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REGION — The Salvation
Army is here to help serve
emergency needs in the
Blackstone Valley. Services
include assistance with food,
clothing, utility payments and
heating needs. To find out how
we can help with your emergency needs, contact Deb at
Salvation Army services at
(508) 342-7122. Leave your name
and telephone number and your
call will be returned.
NORTHBRIDGE
—
Volunteers are needed to help
adult learners improve their
English as part of the ESL and
ELL
programs
at
the
Whitinsville Social Library. If
you are interested in becoming
a one-on-one tutor, please call
the library at (508) 234-2151, ext.
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Church Play Outside Project
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outdoor toys and sporting
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
The One Way Café’s
First Annual Gift Wrapping
Fundraiser and Bake Sale
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bring your gifts to the
First Congregational Church
in North Brookfield
144 North Main Street
To have them wrapped for you
Can’t stay?
Drop off your gifts and pick
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Plus you can pick up some
delicious baked goods for
your next party or holiday gathering
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or email us at
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“Christmas Angels”
Presented by the Greater Auburn
Community Chorus under the
Direction of Charles J. Pietrello
7:00 p.m.
Auburn High School Auditorium
Tickets $12.00
For ticket information
call 508-832-7711
www.greaterauburncommunitychorus.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
“Christmas Angels”
Presented by the Greater Auburn
Community Chorus under the
Direction of Charles J. Pietrello
2:30 p.m.
Auburn High School Auditorium
Tickets $12.00
For ticket information
call 508-832-7711
www.greaterauburncommunitychorus.org
Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA
ONGOING
“A Christmas Carol”
at Bradley Playhouse
Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22
7:30 p.m.
30 Front St., Putnam, CT
Tickets: $17.00
Seniors and students:
$14.00
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY
SUTTON — There will be a
Senior Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
every first Friday of the month at
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3
Pleasant St. (off Route 122A),
Sutton. A $4 per person donation is
suggested. This breakfast meal is
especially prepared for seniors.
Handicapped accessible. For the
menu and more information,
please call (508) 865-3103 or (508)
277-9822.
EVERY SECOND FRIDAY
MILLBURY — Parent Support
Group in Millbury sponsored by
Parent Professional Advocacy
League (PPAL). Please join us for
our free and confidential Parent
Support Group on the second
(workshop) and fourth (sharing)
Friday of the month from 10:30
a.m. to noon at the Millbury Public
Library. Call PPAL at (508) 767-9725
for further information. Parent
Professional Advocacy League is a
statewide network of parents and
professionals and adolescents with
emotional, behavioral and mental
health needs.
EVERY FOURTH FRIDAY
MILLBURY — Parent Support
Group in Millbury sponsored by
Parent Professional Advocacy
League (PPAL). Please join us for
our free and confidential Parent
Support Group on the second
(workshop) and fourth (sharing)
Friday of the month from 10:30
a.m. to noon at the Millbury Public
Library. Call PPAL at (508) 767-9725
for further information. PPAL is a
statewide network of parents and
professionals and adolescents with
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HERE&THERE
Barbara Lussier
The award-winning artist
will be here with her paintings
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Arts & Framing
112 Main St., Putnam, CT
DOUGLAS SENIOR CENTER
DOUGLAS – Senior Center, 331
Main St., Douglas is open from 9
a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, and offers a range of
programs and services to “add
years to your life, and life to your
years”!
Every Monday: 9:30 a.m. Wii
Bowling; 10 a.m. Osteo Stress exercise; 11:30 a.m. Texas Hold’em;
Noon Needle works and Karaoke.
Every Tuesday: 9 a.m. Walking
Club, 9:30 a.m. Wii Zumba Gold;
9:30 a.m. Cards; Noon Bingo.
Every Wednesday: 9:10 a.m. Wii
Bowling; 9:30 a.m. Book Club; 10
a.m. Osteo Stress exercise; Noon
Needle works.
Every Thursday: 9 a.m. Walking
Club; 9:30 a.m. Zumba Gold; 9:45
a.m. Tai chi; 10 a.m. Painting I;
Noon Painting II.
Local Events, Arts, and
Entertainment Listings
At the Singh Performance Center
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill
60 Douglas Road
Whitinsville, MA 01588
“Rent”
Dec. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23
Black Box Theatre at
Complex Performing Arts
Center
95 Front St., Putnam, CT
Tickets: $18.00
Call 860-963-7170
Live Music Night
Every third Saturday of
the month
Never a cover charge
PACC
37 Harris St.,
Webster, MA
For details call Mark at 508-341-6219
Karaoke
Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12
In the Veterans Lounge
Public invited
American Legion Tuttle Post #279
88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA
508-832-2701
Karaoke and Dance Party
Every Thursday and Saturday
Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke
Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Live Country Music
Every other Friday at 9 p.m.
Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar
35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT
860-963-1230
Trivia Night
Every Wednesday
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free to play
Food and drink special
Prizes
Hank’s Restaurant
416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT
860-774-6071
Conversations with Keith
Fridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
A live talk radio show on WARE 1250AM
and downloadable on the internet anytime
Sponsored by The Holistic Center
West Brookfield
508-867-3409
Live Entertainment Friday Night
Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross Inn
260 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA
508-867-2345
www.salemcrossinn.com
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OBITUARIES
Mary E. Doyon, 55
DOUGLAS — Mary E.
(Mikolaycik) Doyon, 55, of
NW Main Street, died
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at
home surrounded by her
loving family after a long
illness.
Born in Whitinsville on
Feb. 24, 1957, she was
daughter of the late John P. Mikolaycik and
Betty (Vodden) Mikolaycik.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by
her daughter, Rebecca Doyon-Lavallee and her
husband Jeremy with whom she lived; two
brothers, James Mikolaycik and Thomas
Mikolaycik and his wife Darlene all of
Douglas; her close companion, Charles
“Chuck” McCammon of Mesa, Ariz.; aunts,
uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and greatnephews, and nieces, and her beloved cat,
Bruschi.
A brother, John Mikolaycik predeceased
her in 1992.
Mary has lived in Douglas all of her life and
was a member of St. Denis Church.
She was an avid Patriots fan, loved to travel
to Arizona and was a great advocate for the
Vietnam veterans.
She worked as a Data Center Manager for
Commerce Insurance before retiring in 2004.
Her funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 1 from
Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St.,
Douglas followed by a Mass in St. Denis
Church, 23 Manchaug St.
Donations in Mary’s memory may be made
to
31st Infantry Regiment, Attn:
Joe
DeAngelis, 3035 El Rio Dr., Meridian, ID 83642.
To leave a condolence message for the family,
please
visit
www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
Omer Lamontagne, 86
DOUGLAS
—Omer
Lamontagne, 86, of Palm
Bay, FL formerly of
Douglas died Friday, Nov.
23, 2012 after being stricken
ill at home.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary
C. (Biros) Lamontagne; a
son, Richard Lamontagne
of Palm Bay, Fla.; a daughter, Lynn Syrek wife
of Al Syrek of Evans City, Pa.; a granddaughter, Janel (Somers) Edwards wife of Matthew
Edwards; a brother, Napoleon (Leroy)
Lamontagne of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; a sister,
Blanche Aldrich of Manchester, N.H. and several nephews and nieces.
He is predeceased by a sister, Yvonne Army
of Millbury.
Born in Whitinsville on May 12, 1926, he
was the son of Napoleon and Delia
(Provencher) Lamontagne and lived in
Douglas until moving to Florida in 2005.
Omer served in the U.S. Navy during World
War II aboard the USS San Diego.
He worked in the maintenance department
at the former Haywood
Schuster Woolen Mills and as a
carpenter at Guilford’s of
Maine before his retirement in
1991.
He was also a volunteer
Fireman for the Town of
Douglas for 26 years.
He was a member of the Joseph Michna
VFW Post 7554 in Douglas and the Slovak
Catholic Sokol Club in Douglas.
He was a devoted husband, a proud father,
an amazing grandfather, and an avid Red Sox
fan.
His funeral was held on Monday, Dec. 3 from
Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St.,
Douglas with a memorial Mass in St. Denis
Church, 23 Manchaug St. Burial was in St.
Denis Cemetery.
Donations in Omer’s memory may be made
to the Douglas Fire Dept., 61 Main St.,
Douglas, MA 01516 or St. Denis Church, 23
Manchaug St., Douglas, MA 01516.
To leave a condolence message for the family,
please
visit
www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
Irene A. Reed, 90
DOUGLAS — Irene A.
(Gagne) Reed, 90, formerly
of
Yew Street, died
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at
Lanessa Extended Care
Center in Webster where
she had been a resident.
She is the widow of
Frank W. Reed Sr. who
passed away in 1987.
Irene leaves behind a son, Frank W. Reed Jr.
and his wife Mary of Douglas with whom she
had lived; five grandchildren, Lisa Troupe,
Rene Broch, Scott Reed, Stacie Goodwin and
Molina Dawes; 10 great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by a brother, Roy
Gagne and a daughter, Marie Picotte who
passed away in 2007.
Born in Douglas on May 27, 1922 she was the
daughter of Sam and Florence (Pietre) Gagne
and lived in Douglas for a good portion of her
life. She was also a long time resident of
Northbridge.
She was a member of St. Denis Church.
She enjoyed crosswords, knitting and crochet.
Her memorial service will be held on
Friday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in Jackman Funeral
Home, 7 Mechanic St., Douglas. Burial will follow in St. Denis Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be
Friday, Dec. 7 from noon to 2 pm.
To leave a condolence message for the family,
please
visit
www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
Lucy M. Smith, 88
WHITINSVILLE — Lucy M. (Ross) Smith,
88, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 in the Beaumont
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Her husband, Wallace L. Smith, Sr., died in
1996.
She is survived by three sons, Wallace L.
Smith, Jr., and his wife, Sandra, of
Whitinsville, James W. Smith, and his fiance,
Nancy, of Canton, and Ross W. Smith, and his
wife, Nancy, of Uxbridge; two daughters, Gale
M. Stevens, and her husband, Brian, of
Uxbridge, and Kim A. Smith, of Whitinsville;
14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra L.
Shamp, of Farmington, Maine.
Mrs. Smith was born in Whitinsville, July
13, 1924, the daughter of Alexander and Lucy
(Brooks) Ross, and lived here until moving to
Uxbridge in 2009.
She attended Northbridge schools.
Mrs. Smith worked at the former Phillip’s
Market in Whitinsville, at Fenwal Corp in
Ashland, and as a Greeter at Walmart in
Whitinsville.
She was a member of the Blackstone Valley
United Methodist Church in Whitinsville, and
the “Young at Hearts” group there.
She belonged to the American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary, enjoyed reading and playing Bingo, and especially enjoyed time spent
with her family.
Mrs. Smith’s Funeral Service was held
Thursday, Dec. 6, in the Carr Funeral Home,
24 Hill St., Whitinsville. Burial was in
Riverdale Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts
Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA,
02472.
To leave a condolence message, visit
www.carrfuneralhome.com.
E-mail obituaries for the Blackstone Valley
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emotional, behavioral and mental health
needs.
NORTHBRIDGE — The Caregivers Group
will meet in the library at the Northbridge
Senior Center on the fourth Friday of the
month. If you are currently caring for a family member or close friend, come and join others who share your compassion.
EVERY MONDAY
REGION — The Adult Children of
Alcoholics 12-step support group meets from
7:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at the Hopedale
Unitarian Church, 65 Hopedale St. For more
information, call Rose at (508) 234-9004.
EVERY SECOND MONDAY
NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley
Free Medical Program, dedicated to the memory of Dr. Robert Bajema, is held from 6-8 p.m.
on the second Monday of the month at
Northbridge High School, 427 Linwood
Avenue. This is a project of the Northbridge
Association of Churches. This program is for
the uninsured. No appointments needed.
General comprehensive services and referrals
include general physicals, pap smears, mammograms, lab testing resource, acute illness
care, counseling, medications, specialist referral, chronic illness care. Also, referral for
financial aid and prayer support from 12
churches is available. For more information,
call (508) 334-9300.
EVERY TUESDAY
NORTHBRIDGE — The Whitinsville chapter of the TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) meets every Tuesday in the physical
therapy room at the St. Camillus Health
Center, 447 Hill St. Weigh-ins start at 6:30 p.m.
Meetings start at 7 p.m. Visitors are always
welcome (preteens, teens, and adults, male
and female). First meeting is free. TOPS Club,
Inc. is an affordable, non-profit, weight-loss
support and wellness education organization.
For more information, call Diane Trayah at
(978) 657-6103 or visit www.tops.org to get
other chapter locations or call TOPS
Winfield S. Dix, 56
DOUGLAS — Winfield S. “Win” Dix, 56, of
Roslyn Road, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 from
injuries sustained in a hunting accident.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years
Patricia (Bombara) Dix; two sons, Kasey B.
Dix of Douglas and Ryan R. Poulin and his
wife Mindy of Northbridge; “Poppa” has two
grandchildren, Jayten and Camren; his parents, Eugene C. and Ann (Schuster) Dix of
Sun City, S.C.; a sister, Sandra Jack and her
husband TJ of Greenville, R.I.; a brother,
Wendell S. Dix and his wife Deanna of Howell,
N.J.; aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
Born in Worcester on July 7, 1956, he lived
in Douglas since 1977, previously living in
New Jersey where he was a graduate of
Princeton High School.
Mr. Dix worked in the maintenance department for Classic Envelope in Douglas the past
several years.
He loved working in his yard, whether it
was tending to his garden or cutting wood for
the stove.
A family man, he loved having friends and
family over for drinks and spending time by
the fire sharing stories. He was always helping others, either by plowing them out in the
winter or helping them with any repairs they
needed.
A lifetime hockey fan, Win loved the Bruins
and was involved in coaching Kasey’s youth
teams in Burrillville and Auburn.
He always looked forward to bird and deer
season and being with his hunting buddies.
His memorial calling hours and celebration
of his life will be held Saturday, Dec 8 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. in Jackman Funeral Home, 7
Mechanic St., Douglas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Comm. of MA Wildlands Fund, 251 Causway
St., Boston, MA 02114-1590.
To leave a condolence message for the family,
please
visit
www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
Charles M. Higgins, 64
WHITINSVILLE — Charles M. Higgins, 64,
died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 in the Milford
Regional Medical Center, following an illness.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline
(King) Higgins; two daughters, Sarah Bradley
of Uxbridge, and Beth Lund and her husband,
David, of Northbridge; a sister, Jeanne Lisak,
of Boring, Ore. and six grandchildren.
Mr. Higgins was born in Northbridge, Jan.
20, 1948, the son of John and Pearl (Roberts)
Higgins. He was a lifelong resident.
He graduated from Northbridge High
School in 1966.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and served
in Thailand and England.
He was a fire suppression engineer at
Cintas, prior to retiring in
2010.
He
belonged
to
the
Whitinsville Golf Club and
was a regular at the Gray
Barn. He enjoyed his annual
golf outings to Myrtle Beach,
and his trips to Vinalhaven,
Maine.
At Mr. Higgins’ request, his funeral service
will be private. There are no calling hours.
The Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St.,
Whitinsville, is assisting the family with
arrangements.
To leave a condolence message, visit our
website, www.carrfuneralhome.com.
Sarah F. Lamson, 95
SOUTHBRIDGE —Sarah F. “Sally”?
Lamson, 95, formerly of Green Road, Sutton,
died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at Southbridge
Rehab & Healthcare Center where she had
been a resident for several years.
Born in W. Medford, on Aug. 11, 1917 she was
the daughter of George F. and Margaret
(Telford) Lamson and lived in Sutton prior to
moving to Southbridge.
Sally’s passion in life was art and was a selfemployed professional artist her entire adult
life. She enjoyed painting with a wide range of
mediums from pastels, oils, as well as water-
colors and was well known for her portraits.
Sally also hooked rugs, made hand puppets,
sculptures, wall hangings, and made dolls for
her great nieces.
The family would like to say a special thank
you to the staff at the Southbridge Rehab &
Healthcare Center for their kindness and support shown to Sally during her last days.
There are no services.
To leave a condolence message for the family,
please
visit
www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
Kathryn M. Rachwal, 62
UXBRIDGE — Kathryn
M. (Curran) Rachwal, 62,
died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at
the Rose Monahan Hospice
Home in Worcester after an
illness.
She is survived by her
loving husband of 42 years,
Mark J. Rachwal; four children: Jason M. Rachwal and his wife Rana of
Franklin, Gabrielle V. Kogut and her husband
Chet of Seekonk and Mary Frances Rachwal
and Andrew J. Rachwal, both of Uxbridge;
brothers, Robert Curran Jr. and his wife Lynn
of Hopedale, Christopher Curran of
Worcester, Mark Curran of Marlboro, and
William Curran and his wife Gemma of
Uxbridge; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Sean,
Anjli, and Evan Rachwal and Adam, Jared,
and Jessica Kogut; several cousins, nephews,
nieces and friends.
She was predeceased by two brothers,
Joseph and Michael Curran; and a sister-inlaw, Jean Curran.
Born in Marlboro on June 29, 1950 she was
the daughter of the late Robert G. and Lauria
M. (Langlois) Curran and spent her childhood
in Framingham before moving to the
Linwood/Uxbridge area in 1973.
She was educated in the Framingham
School System.
Kate had a very strong Catholic faith and
belonged to several prayer groups. She also
was a member of St. Mary’s Church and sang
in the Choir.
She enjoyed all types of art. She painted in
watercolors, sketched, as well as pen and ink
drawings. She also enjoyed crochet and knitting, receiving an award for crocheting the
“Our Father” prayer.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew
her.
Her funeral was held on Wednesday, Dec. 5
from Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35
Snowling Road, Uxbridge with a Mass in St.
Mary’s Church, 71 Mendon St., Uxbridge.
Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Donations in Kate’s memory may be made
to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith
Road, Worcester, MA 01602.
To leave a condolence message for the family,
please
visitwww.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
Jeanne Morin, 80
NORTHBRIDGE — Jeanne (Karacayoyan) Morin, 80, of Pollard Road, died
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends
after a long illness.
There are no services.
www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com
Headquarters at 800-932-8677.
WHITINSVILLE — All women are invited
to join “Coffee Break,” an informal community Bible study for women that presents an
opportunity for friendship and fellowship,
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday at the
Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross St.,
Whitinsville. The topic is “Psalms: my sentiments exactly.”? All women from the community are welcome. Participants do not have to
know anything about the Bible to come.
Programs and childcare are provided for preschool children. For more information, call
(508) 234-4902 or visit www.pscrc.org.
WHITINSVILLE — The Men’s Bible Study
will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday
in the fourth floor conference room (the upper
roomn) at the Whitinsville Community
Center which can be conveniently accessed by
elevator. The study is a non-denominational
look at New Testament Scripture from a
Christian Worldview perspective. Men from
all the area towns are invited to share the
Word, fellowship, food and fun. Just come to
the Whitinsville Community Center or email
mikeytierney@gmail.com for more information.
WHITINSVILLE — The “DivorceCare
Recovery Support Group” and “DivorceCare
for Kids” continues its new weekly session
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Pleasant
Street Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville. The
“DivorceCare Recovery Support Group” is for
men and women struggling through separation and divorce. The program offers support
from knowledgeable leaders and interaction
with others going through the same experiences. The program continues for 13 weeks
(Dec. 5), and participants can begin attending
at any time. Each meeting includes time for
making some new friends, refreshments, and
a video, followed by small group discussion.
The DivorceCare program is free, non-denominational, and open to all. The “DivorceCare
for Kids” is a support group for kids ages 5-12
who are angry, hurt, and confused by their
parent’s divorce. “DivorceCare for Kids” provides a safe, fun place where children will
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learn to understand their feelings,
express their emotions appropriately, and heal from their pain and confusion. Each group session is filled
with motivating and exciting activities, games, crafts, role playing, discussion times, journaling and activity books, to help children process
the divorce and move forward in
their lives. It is free and non-denominational. For details about
DivorceCare for Kids go to
www.dc4k.org. For more information and to register, contact the
church office at 508-234-5268, e-mail
counselor@pscrc.org
or
visit
www.pscrc.org.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
REGION
—Dependents
Anonymous, a 12-step fellowship of
men and women whose common
purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and
maintenance of healthy relationships, meets at 7:30 p.m. every
Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran
Church,
Lancaster
Street,
Worcester. For more information,
call Rose at (508) 234-9004.
NORTHBRIDGE — A “Serenity
On The Hill” Al-Anon step meeting
will be held at 7 p.m. every
Wednesday
at
the
Rockdale
Congregational Church, 42 Fowler
Road, Northbridge. This is a support
group for family and friends of
problem drinkers. Newcomers
always welcome. For more information, call 508-366-0556.
WHITINSVILLE — St. Patrick’s
Church holds a Prayer Group at 7
p.m. every Wednesday in the Chapel.
The group welcomes newcomers
and all who want to increase their
prayer life. The focus is Bible passages, discussion and songs of
praise. We pray for an increase in
faith, wellness in the community
and healing for all. For more information, call 508-234-2506.
WHITINSVILLE — The Pleasant
Street Church, 25 Cross St.,
Whitinsville, holds sessions of
GriefShare, a program designed to
help people in bereavement find
encouragement and support during
the grieving process, from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. GriefShare
meetings are for anyone who is
grieving the loss of someone close.
Each GriefShare session includes
a video seminar and group discus-
sion, providing an opportunity to
interact with others who have experienced a recent loss. The program
runs in a 13-week cycle (through
Dec. 5), but attendees are welcome to
join the group at any point.
GriefShare is free, non-denominational, and open to all. For more
information or to register, contact
the church office at 508-234-5268, email info@pscrc.org or visit
www.pscrc.org.
EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY
OXFORD — The Nipmuck Coin
Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth
Wednesday of each month at the
Oxford Senior Center, 323 Main St.,
behind the Oxford Town Hall. For
more information, contact Dick Lisi
at lisirichard15@yahoo.com.
EVERY THURSDAY
WHITINSVILLE — Coffee Break,
a non-denominational community
Bible Study for women, meets from
9:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday at the
Fairlawn Church, 305 Goldthwaite
Road
(off
Hill
Street)
in
Whitinsville. Refreshments and
quality childcare are provided. For
directions or more information, call
508-234-5729 or the church secretary
at 508-234-2838.
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY
HOPEDALE — An Alzheimer’s
Caregiver’s Support Group meets
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the second
Thursday of each month at Sacred
Heart Church on Hopedale Street.
For more information, call Cecelia
Boatman at (508) 473-9600.
Turn To CALENDAR page 5
LEGALS
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power
of Sale contained in a certain mortgage
given by NATIONWIDE REAL ESTATE AND
DEVELOPMENT, LLC to COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANK dated March 6,
2003 and recorded with the Worcester
District Registry of Deeds (the "Registry") in
Book 29263, Page 120 (the "Mortgage"), of
which Mortgage the undersigned (the
"Mortgagee") is the present holder, for
breach of the conditions of the Mortgage and
for the purpose of foreclosing the same will
be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. on
Friday, December 14, 2012 at the mortgaged
premises located on or near 217 River Road,
Uxbridge, Massachusetts, all and singular
the premises described in the Mortgage, to
wit:
"That certain lot or parcel of land with all the
buildings and improvements thereon located
on River Road, Uxbridge, Massachusetts
and more particularly designated as Lots 8, 9
and 10 on that certain recorded plan of land
entitled 'Plan of Heritage Industrial Park in
Uxbridge, Mass. Prepared for Quaker Realty
Trust, Quaker Highway, Uxbridge, Mass,
Scale: 1" = 50' October 3, 1989 by Andrews
Survey & Engineering, Inc. Uxbridge, Mass.'
which Plan is recorded in the Worcester
Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 601, Plan 67.
Together with a twenty-five (25) foot easement to pass and repass with vehicles of all
kinds across land of the grantor, being Lot 5
on Plan Book 611, Plan 92 from Megan
Court to said Lot 8; with the grantee assuming all liability for any repairs and maintenance resulting from damages and/or
spillage in connection with grantee's use of
said easement. Said easement will not run
with the land, but will cease and terminate
when grantee transfers, conveys, sells or
leases the aforedescribed property being
conveyed to another party."
EXCLUDING FROM SAID SALE Lots 9
and 10 as shown in Plan Book 601, Plan 67
recorded with the Registry and as described
in (i) a Deed recorded with the Registry in
Book 47723, Page 335, and (ii) a Partial
Release of the Mortgage recorded with the
Registry in Book 49962, Page 238.
The description of the premises contained in the Mortgage shall control in the
event of a typographical error in this publication.
Said premises, together with all improvements encumbered by the Mortgage, are to
be sold and conveyed subject to all leases,
tenancies, occupancies, mortgages, restrictions, covenants, orders of conditions, easements, encroachments, outstanding tax
titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments or liens, federal and state tax liens,
other liens or claims in the nature of liens and
existing encumbrances recorded prior to the
Mortgage and/or otherwise having priority
over the Mortgage, if there be any.
TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE
THOUSAND ($5,000.00) DOLLARS to be
paid in certified or bank cashier's check by
the purchaser at the time and place of sale.
Within ten (10) days following the date of the
sale, the purchaser shall increase the deposit
to an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of
the purchase price, such sum to be paid in
certified or bank cashier's check. The purchaser shall pay the balance of the purchase
price by certified or bank cashier's check and
deed to be taken by purchaser within thirty
(30) days of the sale at the offices of Seder &
Chandler, LLP, 339 Main Street, Worcester,
Massachusetts, attorneys for the Mortgagee.
The Mortgagee reserves the right to
postpone the sale to a later date by public
proclamation on the date and at the time and
place appointed for the sale and to further
postpone at any adjourned sale date by public proclamation on the date and at the time
and place appointed for the adjourned sale.
In the event of the failure or inability of
the purchaser to perform and to purchase the
premises in accordance herewith, the
Mortgagee reserves the right (but is not obligated) to accept, subject to the
Memorandum of Sale, the second highest
bid for the premises, without further advertisement and without further notice to other
bidders or persons. In the event that the
Mortgagee offers the premises to the second
highest bidder and such person declines
either to purchase the premises at the second highest bid price or to sign the
Memorandum of Sale, then the Mortgagee
may elect (but is not obligated) to exercise
the rights of the second highest bidder under
this paragraph and to purchase the premises
at the second highest bid price, without further advertisement and without further notice
to other bidders or persons.
Other terms to be announced at the time
and place of sale.
UNITED BANK, successor by merger to
Commonwealth National Bank
Present holder of said Mortgage
Paul J. O'Riordan, Esq.
SEDER & CHANDLER, LLP
339 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 757-7721
Attorneys for the Mortgagee
THE ZEKOS GROUP
386 South Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508)842-9000
Auctioneer, License No. 104
November 23, 2012
November 30, 2012
December 7, 2012
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 831-2200
Docket No. WO12C0387CA
In the matter of:
Dale Samantha Douglas
Of: North Uxbridge, MA
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
To all persons interested in petition
described:
A petition has been presented by Dale S
Douglas requesting that: Dale Samantha
Douglas be allowed to change her name as
follows: Dale Samantha DeVille.
IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO,
YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A
WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT
AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN
O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM)
ON 12/26/2012.
WITNESS, Hon. Denise L Meagher, First
Justice of this Court.
Date: November 26, 2012
Stephen G. Abraham
Register of Probate
December 7, 2012
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Worcester Division
Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Docket No. WO03P1042GI1
CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION
TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF A
GUARDIAN
In the interests of: Doris Golden
of Westborough, MA
RESPONDENT
Incapacitated Person/Protected Person
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by
Andrew Salmon of Northbridge, MA in the
above captioned matter requesting that the
court: Expand the powers of a Guardian of
the Respondent
The petition asks the court to make a
determination that the powers of the
Guardian should be expanded since the time
of the appointment. The original petition is on
file with the court.
You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your
attorney must file a written appearance at
this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the
return date of 12/18/2012. This day is NOT a
hearing date, but a deadline date by which
you have to file the written appearance if you
object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action
may be taken in this matter without further
notice to you. In addition to filing the written
appearance, you or your attorney must file a
written affidavit stating the specific facts and
grounds of your objection within 30 days after
the return date.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this proceeding may limit or
completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal
affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a
lawyer. Anyone may make this request on
behalf of the above-named person. If the
above-named person cannot afford a lawyer,
one may be appointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: November 21, 2012
Stephen G. Abraham
Register of Probate
December 7, 2012
(SEAL)
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
2012 MISC. 470789
ORDER OF NOTICE
To:
Clay D. Fournier A/K/A Clay Fournier
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of
the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50
U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.:
Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger
to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, FKA
Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP
claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage
covering real property in 91 ELM STREET
UNIT 5A RIVERVIEW CONDOMINIUM,
UXBRIDGE given by Clay D. Fournier A/K/A
Clay Fournier to Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., dated April 24,
2003, and recorded with the Worcester
County (Worcester District) Registry of
Deeds at Book 29895, Page 114 and now
held by the plaintiff by assignment has/have
filed with this court a complaint for determination
of
Defendant’s/Defendants’
Servicemembers status.
If you now are, or recently have been, in
the active military service of the United
States of America, then you may be entitled
to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil
Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the
above-mentioned property on that basis,
then you or your attorney must file a written
appearance and answer in this court at
Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA
02108 on or before DEC 31 2012 or you will
be forever barred from claiming that you are
entitled to the benefits of said Act.
Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief
Justice of this Court on NOV 19 2012.
Attest:
Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder
201208-1252-GRN
December 7, 2012
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Worcester Division
Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 831-2000
Docket No. WO11P3192EA
Estate of: Edward H. Powers
Date of Death: 8/22/11
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Priscilla
Thiebault of Uxbridge, MA a Will has been
admitted to informal probate.
Priscilla Thiebault of Uxbridge, MA has been
informally appointed as the Personal
Representative of the estate to serve without
surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal
procedure
by
the
Personal
Representative under the Massachusetts
Uniform Probate Code without supervision
by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not
required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding
the administration from the Personal
Representative and can petition the Court in
any matter relating to the estate, including
distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to
petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or
restricting the powers of Personal
Representatives appointed under informal
procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if
any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
December 7, 2012
(SEAL)
COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
12 MISC 470774
ORDER OF NOTICE
TO:
Susan G. Sharrow
David Sharrow
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of
the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50
U.S.C. App. § 501 et. Seq.: CitiMortgage, Inc.
claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage
covering real property in 23 Capron Street,
Uxbridge, given by Susan G. Sharrow and
David Sharrow to Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as
nominee for Hibernia National Bank, dated
March 11, 2004, and recorded at Worcester
County (Worcester District) Registry of
Deeds in Book 33056, Page 150 and now
held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/have
filed with this court a complaint for determination
of
Defendant’s/Defendants’
Servicemembers status. If you now are, or
recently have been, in the active military
service of the United States of America, then
you may be entitled to the benefits of the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you
object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or
your attorney must file a written appearance
and answer in this court at Three Pemberton
Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before
31st day of December, 2012 or you will be
forever barred from claiming that you are
entitled to the benefits of said Act.
Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief
Justice of said Court on 19th day of
November, 2012.
Attest: Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder
(CMI 12-007322-FC01)(Sharrow)(12-0712)(295019)
December 7, 2012
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 831-2200
Docket No. WO12P3424EA
CITATION ON PETITION FOR
FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Estate of: Georgette Simone Vallee
Date of Death: 10/20/2012
To all interested persons:
A Petition has been filed by:
Marcel L Bernier of Blackstone MA
requesting that the Court enter a formal
Decree and Order of testacy and for such
other relief as requested in the Petition.
And also requesting that:
Marcel L Bernier of Blackstone MA
be appointed as Personal Representative(s)
of said estate to serve Without Surety on
the bond.
You have the right to obtain a copy of the
Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court.
You have a right to object to this proceeding.
To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court
before: 10:00 a.m. on 12/26/2012
This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by
which you must file a written appearance and
objection if you object to this proceeding. If
you fail to file a timely written appearance
and objection followed by an Affidavit of
Objections within thirty (30) days of the
return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.
The estate is being administered under formal
procedure
by
the
Personal
Representative under the Massachusetts
Uniform Probate Code without supervision
by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not
required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the
administration
from
the
Personal
Representative and can petition the Court in
any matter relating to the estate, including
distribution of assets and expenses of administration.
WITNESS, Hon. Denise L Meagher, First
Justice of this Court.
Date: November 28, 2012
Stephen G. Abraham
Register of Probate
December 7, 2012
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WEBSTER LAKE - 111 Beacon
Park! Waterfront, Beach Front, Pool
Side Townhouse w/BOAT DOCK! 5
Rms! Absolute Move-in Condition!
Panoramic Lake Views! Applianced!
Din & Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Lake
Facing Master! Master Bath! 2 Bdrms!
2.5 Baths! CAir! Garage!
$279,900.00
SUTTON – 64 W Millbury Rd!
Country Retreat! Horse Farm! 4+
Acres! Custom Kit w/Knotty Alder
Cabinets, Granite, Skylights & French
Doors to a Waterfall & Koi Pond! Prof
Landscaped w/Accent Lighting &
Irrigation! Barn w/1/2 Acre Paddock!
$410,000.00
NEW
NEW PRICE
PRICE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
WEBSTER - 32 Highcrest Park! 7 Rm
Townhouse! Easy Highway Access!
Applianced! Quartz Counters!
Spacious Liv Rm w/Wall to Wall! 1st Flr
Half Bath & Laundry! 2 Huge Bdrms!
Master w/Separate Bathroom Access
w/Dble Sinks! Recent Updates! CAir!
Finished Lower Level! $129,900.00
WEBSTER – 195 Lower Gore Rd! 9 WEBSTER - 3 Rodio Dr! 7 Rm Split!
Close to 395 & Schools! Hrdwds
Room Tri-Level! Applianced! Din
Throughout! Open Liv & Din Rms! 3
Rm! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral
Ceiling! 4/5 Bdrms! 3 Baths! LL Fam Bdrms! Large Bath! Walk-out Lower
Rm! Oil Heat! 4 Car Garage! Large Level Fam Rm/Separate Heat! New Ext
Doors! Recent Buderus Furnace &
Deck Overlooks Private 1.76 Acres!
Windows! Garage! Nicely Landscaped!
$159,900.00
$209,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE - 206 Treasure
WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Bates Grove!
Island! Remodeled End Unit!
South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced!
Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat Applianced Granite Kit, Cherry Cabinets
w/50 HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam & Hrdwd Flr! Din Area to Trex Deck! Liv
Rm w/Window Seat! 2 Bdrms! Master
Rm w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master
w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Bath w/Marble Vanity! 2.5 Baths! Frplc
Fam Rm! Gas Heat! CAir! Garage! 2
Lot! Sandy Beach! Freshly Paint Ext!
Boat Slips! Heated Pool!
Recent Roof! $309,900.00
$254,900.00
SOLD
SOLD
NEW
NEW PRICE
PRICE
SOUTHBRIDGE – 440 N.
WEBSTER – 24 Beacon Rd!
KILLDEER ISLAND! Walk to Swimming Woodstock Rd! 76 Acres of Natural
Beauty!
8 Rm Country Ranch! Yester
& Boating! 7 Rm Colonial! Farmers
Year Charm! 2 Kitchens! 3 Stone
Porch! Open Flr Plan! Updated Kit!
Cathedral Ceilings! Master Suite w/Dble Fireplaces! Lower Level “Saloon”!
Closets, Whirlpool & Dble Vanities! 3/4 Huge Barn! 4+ Garages! Workshops!
Bdrms! 2 1/2 Baths! Town Services!
Saw Mill! Former “Cheney Farm”
$249,900.00
$439,900.00
ON DEPOSIT
WEBSTER LAKE - 80’ Waterfront
Lot and a Fire Damaged House - It’s
AllAbout the LAND! Don’t know if the
House can be Saved, Foundation
Maybe? Great Views of South Pond!
Tons of Sun! Beautiful Sunrises! 100’
Road Front - 9,000+- Sq.Ft!
$239,900.00
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Sharon Pelletier - Broker
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43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570
WEBSTER LAKE – 302 Treasure
Island! Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’!
Hardwood Floors! Applianced! Open
Floor Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5
Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Heat!
Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 BOAT
SLIPS! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach!
$269,900.00
DUDLEY - 4 GLENDALE
Lovely Ranch with Split
Floor Plan! Large Master
with Private Bath ~
Located at Opposite end
of other BR's! Partially
Finished
Basement!
NEW LISTING
Private Backyard! Recent
updates include ~ Both Baths! Newer furnace! Come take a
look!! $182,000
Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! * June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski (speaks fluent Polish) * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan *
Merry Christmas To All!!
Listings Needed!
Call the Hope
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WEBSTER LAKE - SOUTH POINT RD
MONDAY
WEBSTER LAKE LOT
DECEMBER 10
Southern exposure! Panoramic view!
Breathtaking morning sunrises! Architectural
drawings! Engineered and approved, conservation site plan! Buy now! $169,900
WHITINSVILLE – The Whitinsville
Women’s Club will hold two meetings during
the Month of December 2012. The Executive
Board will meet at the Whitin Gym at 10:30
a.m. Dec. 10. All members who are going to
the Grafton Inn on Dec. 12 for the regular
meeting and lunch, please call Dorothy
Salmon at 508-581-9766 by Dec. 5. We will gather at the parking center across from Shaw’s to
car pool to Grafton at noon. The Program is a
“Yankee Swap.” Everyone is asked to bring a
new or gently used gift, wrapped, valued in
the $10 range.
SOLD
SOLD
THOMPSON – 231 Labby Rd!
7 Rm Contemp! 2.5 Acres! Applianced!
Din Area w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/Pellet
Stove & Sliders to 32’ Deck! 4 Bdrms!
Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Heated Pool!
Lower Level Fam Rm! 5Z Oil Heat!
2 Car Garage! Wired For Generator!
$214,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE ACCESS – 42
WEBSTER LAKE – 294 Killdeer
Laurelwood Dr! Overlooking Lake!
Island! North Pond! 62' Waterfront!
Able to Dock Boat! 7 Rm Raised
Panoramic Views! 8 Rm Colonial! Kit
Ranch! Applianced Granite Kit! Liv Rm
w/Double Oven! GLEAMING Hrdwd
w/Cathedral Ceiling/Skylights! Fam
Flrs! 4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! 14X20 Trex
Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! Recently Remodeled Deck! Newly Painted! Prof Landscaped!
Move-n Condition! 2 Car Garage! Gas
Fenced Yard! Docks Included!
Heat! $299,900.00
$449,900.00
DECEMBER 7
WHITINSVILLE — The Village Bell
Ringers and the Village Choir will present a
free Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 8 at the Village Congregational Church
in Whitinsville. The handbell ringers will be
playing Christmas music and will be joined
by several guest musicians to complete the
program, including the “Stay Tuned Brass
Quintet.” The audience is invited to join the
carol sing at the and then enjoy free refreshments and fellowship. A free-will donation
will be collected, part of which will benefit
local charities.
NEW
NEW LISTING
LISTING
WEBSTER – 28 East Main St!
DUDLEY – 19 Dalessandro Ave!
Conveniently Located 3 Family! 5/5/4
Updated 4 Rm Ranch! Open Kit & Liv
Rms, 2/2/2 Bdrms! Perfect Investment
Rm! 2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Recent
Property! Well Maintained! Off Street Bathroom w/Wainscot! Newer LP Hot Air
Parking & Garage! Individually
Heating System! Mudroom! Deck!
Metered! Recent Gas Boilers &
Attached Garage! Nice Yard! Shed!
Water Heaters! Fully Rented!
Move-in
Condition! $154,900.00
$179,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE - Across From,
w/Views Of & Easy Access To! 175
Killdeer Island! The Benefits of Lake
Living at a Better Price! 11 Rms! 4/5
Bdrms! 5.5 Baths! Lake Facing Frplcd
Master Suite! Possible In-Law! 2 Car
Attached & 1 Under! Workshop!
$319,900.00
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
DUDLEY – 66 Lyons Road! 8 Rm
DUDLEY – 78 Eagle Drive! 8 Rm
Colonial! 2,880'! Hrdwds Threw Out!
Colonial! 5.56 Acres! Applianced Kit
w/Tile Flr & Center Island! 24x24' Granite Kit w/Center Island! 23x23.5 Fam
Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 Spacious
Vaulted Ceiling Liv Rm w/Gas Frplc &
Bdrms - 2 w/Full Bathrms! 4 Tile &
Hrdwd Flr! 1st Flr Laundry! Office/4th
Granite Baths! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! .75
Bdrm! 2.5 Baths! Master Bath! New Acres!
Quick Close Possible! Area's Best
Vinyl Fence! $329,900.00
New House Values! $359,900.00
NEW
NEW PRICE
PRICE
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SUTTON — There will be a Senior
Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Pleasant St.
(off Route 122A), Sutton. This month’s menu
includes scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries,
juice, coffee or tea. A $4 per person donation is
suggested. Handicapped accessible. For more
information, call (508) 865-3103 or (508) 2779822. This breakfast meal, especially prepared
for senior citizens, will be held on the first
Friday of every month, weather permitting.
DUDLEY – 111 Pierpont Road! 8 Rm
Custom Cape! 10 Acres! Farmer's
Porch! Applianced Country Kit! Din Rm
& Frplced Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr
Master Suite! Office or 5th Bdrm! 1st
Flr Laundry! 3.5 Baths! Heat w/Oil or
Wood! Heated 2 Car Garage! C/Air!
$364,900.00
WEBSTER – 136 Gore Rd! 6 Rm Cape WEBSTER – 3 Beach St! Across From
WEBSTER LAKE! 7 Rm Colonial Built
on the Shores of Webster Lake!
2003! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Hrdwds!
Current Access is Limited! Western
Applianced Kit! Din Area & Liv Rm
Exp for Gorgeous Sunsets!
w/Hrdwd Floors! 3 Spacious Bdrms!
Commercially Zoned! Live & Work from
13X17.6 Master! 2nd & 3rd Bdrms
the Comfort of Your Home! Great
w/Hrdwds! Bring your Boat!
Traffic Exposure! Newer Roof! 2 Car
$169,900.00
Garage! .84 Acres! $229,900.00
CALENDAR
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NEW
CONSTRUCTION
ON DEPOSIT
WEBSTER - 10 HALL ROAD
ON DEPOSIT
Completely updated 3 bdrm. ranch! Sparkling New
updated kitchen with granite countertops and
stainless appliances! Tile and hardwood floors
throughout! Inground swimming pool! Garage!
Walking distance to Webster Lake and sailing
assoc! $185,000
Featured Listings
WEBSTER LAKE ~ LONG ISLAND
THOMPSON - 186 WAGHER RD.
First time offered! 4 bdrm Cape!
HWF! New windows! Fully professionally landscaped 1/2 acre lot!
Garage! Sheds! New Price $169,900
Prime Waterfront Island Lot!
Perfect Vacation Dream Get-away, 6,245 sf, 50'
Frontage, Clear, almost level lot. $179,000.
EXTRAORDINARY WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT CONTEMPORARY
WEBSTER - 24 PARK ST
First time offered! Custom design by
renowned architect. High end quality
construction, true upscale features,
3,602 sq. ft. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3
1/2 baths, outstanding open concept,
perfect for entertaining! Exquisite fireplaced master suite, superb first floor
guest suite (great for inlaws). Private
point location. 180’ of natural undisturbed shorleine frontage! Exceptional views! Just spectacular!
$1,179,900
2 Family! Owner Occupied! 6 Rooms!
3 Bedrooms each Floor! All Natural
Woodwork! Corner of Myrtle Ave and
Park Street. $79,900.00
WEBSTER - 6 BROOKLINE ST
SOLD
Large 3 Family
Unit #1: 3 bedroom. Unit# 2: 3 Bedroom. Unit #3:
2 Bedrooms New Pro Windows! Hot water baseboard/ oil heat! 1 Car garage! priced better than
30% below assessment. Ask $129,900
WEBSTER LAKE - 6 SOUTH POINT RD
SOLD-ASSISTED SALE
Exceptional 2 Bedroom Year Round Ranch! On
Large Lot! 95' of Natural Landscape Frontage!
Southern Exposure! On Dead End Road.
$319,900
SOLD
DUDLEY - 112 MASON RD
SOLD - ASSISTED SALE
Charming and beautifully maintained, Brick
Ranch! 6+ room, 3 bedroom, Contemporary
Flair! New Roof, Skylights! Fireplace! 1.5 baths,
Dining room leading to large patio & lovely
Inground Pool! Two-car garage! $229,900
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Sturbridge,
Crescent Gate,
2Bed/1Ba, $149,000;
low condo fee, 55+.
Income & Asset
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Donna Jean
Breton
Stephanie
Gosselin
John
Downs
Diane
White
Mary
Collins
Rachel
Sposato
Jo
Vickers
Michael
Wolak
Monique
Maldonado
Roger
Gale
Richard
Governale
Katie
Totten
Nancy
Bard
Chet
Zadora
Fred
Gillette
Bob
Leonard
Cyrille
Bosio
Karl
Avanecean
Lisa
Therecka
Marty
Hart
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Woodstock $535,000 NEW LISTING
Danielson $79,900 NEW PRICE
Woodstock $174,900 NEW PRICE
Woodstock $134,900 JUST REDUCED
40 Quaddick Rd, Thompson Hill $499,000
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Barn Swallow Hill. 1810. Remodel 03.
C-air, pool barn & 3+acres.
Jo Vickers 860-913-5548
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3300 SF, 2 acres on a cul-de-sac!
4 BR, chef’s kitchen open to vaulted FR.
Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960
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2BR condo w/large LR/DR with
deck leading to private deck.
Diane White 860-377-4016
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Country Cape! FP, open kitchen.
Screened in porch!
Diane White 860-377-4016
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3 BR Ranch on 1 ac. with stone
walls. Roger Gale 860-377-3504
Woodstock $299,900
Woodstock $364,900
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Beautiful Reproduction Antique Cape
in lovely private woodland setting.
Karen 860-617-5067 Monique 860-913-7414
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Custom built Ranch, 3-4 BR on 1st floor,
additional rooms up. 3full, 2half baths!
Diane White 860-377-4016
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5+ acres (2 lots). Updated
Antique. Pasture. Barn.
Jo Vickers 860-913-5548
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Putnam $135,000
Woodstock $199,060
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Circa 1920. Standing & Sturdy.
Very Nice Condition. 3BR, 1.5 BA.
Chet Zadora 860 779-0944
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Ranch 3BR, 2 BA, 2 car gar.
Steps to Lake Bungay!
Nancy Bard 860-455-5016
Dudley MA $325,000
Woodstock $225,000
Killingly $199,000
Pomfret $174,900
Pomfret $350,000
Woodstock $265,000
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Amazing PRIVATE Custom Built
Post & Beam Retreat on 6.46 acres.
Karen 860-617-5067 Monique 860-913-7414
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Post & Beam Reproduction Cape.
Exceptional 17th Century Detail.
Mary Collins 860-336-6677
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Beautiful water views of reservoir from your
deck! Private hilltop Ranch with In-law.
John Downs 860-377-0754
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Ranch, new windows, kitchen, wood
flooring, updated bathrooms LL finished.
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Gracious Reproduction
Cape with Master Suite.
John Downs 860-377-0754
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Move-in condition col. on
2.5 Ac in quiet location.
Roger Gale 860-377-3504
Putnam $550,000
Woodstock $114,000
Woodstock $245,000
Putnam $225,000
Dayville $169,900
Brooklyn $159,900
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12,000 SF Quality Commercial Space
w/Office Space in Putnam Industrial Park.
John Downs 860-377-0754
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Cottage on quiet pond with
approx. 200' of waterfront.
Roger Gale 860-377-3504
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Lake Bunggee, 1414sf, 3BR w/open floor
plan. C-air & quick walk to beach!
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Very nicely kept 3 BR Ranch.1.8 Ac,
finished Bsmnt. Hted Gar.
Roger Gale 860-377-3504
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4BR, 2 Bath. Updated kitchen
& bath. Newer furnace & septic.
Fred Gillette 860-428-7066.
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Wood floors, breezeway, expandable
living space on upper level! Privacy.
Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343
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4 Barry Ave
DUDLEY - SALTBOX - 1.2 ACRES
* 2 acres
* Sided
* Family room
* 1st fl. laundry
15 Sunnyside Rd
367 Main St
* 1.5 baths
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$349,900
15 Skyview Lane
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“We are part of Make Southbridge Home”
201 SOUTH STREET,
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA
508-765-9155
1-800-784-0445
FAX: 508-765-2698
Robin
Giguere
Debra
NordbyRivera
Now offering rental services
Southbridge: INEXPENSIVE
BUT MOVE IN READY
HOME! Nice 5 room 3 bedroom home in desirable
neighborhood. Fireplace in
livingroom plus great picture
window with a wonderful
view!
Hardwood floors.
Updated furnace. Nice yard. Eat in kitchen. Tiled bath.
Close to Sturbridge line-great for commuters. Close to
shopping too. $149,900. Not a foreclosure or short sale.
Southbridge: Picture
Perfect Home with 7
rooms 3 bedrooms 1
1/2 baths. Fully finished
basement large family
room Plus another bedroom if needed. Garage.
Deck. Wonderful area-walking distance to Westville
Dam Rec. Area. $189,900.
Southbridge: Always wanted
a Victorian Home. Take a look
at this gem! Warm & inviting
home with 6 rooms 3 bedrooms 1 bath on first floor.
2nd floor has 4 rooms 2 bedrooms 1 bath. Gas fireplace.
Exterior painted recently. Lovely yard w/patio, arbor &
shed. Many updates.Car port. YOU MUST SEE THIS
HOME! $179,900
Debbie
Thomo
Joan
Lacoste
Chad
Splaine
Stan
Michelle
Misiaszek
Roy
HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES
Sturbridge: Simplify your
life and move into this
Pristine Mobile Home!
Spacious 4 rooms 2 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths.
Updated windows, roof,
furnace, appliances & exterior doors. Central Air.
Wonderful front enclosed porch! One owner-meticulous! $65,000 plus park share. Over 55 Park.
Southbridge: INEXPENSIVE CONDO for sale!
Nice Nice 4 room 2 bedroom with all the appliances! Secure building.
Extra storage in basement.
Slider to balcony. Nice
country location surrounded by woods but minutes to
downtown! $59,900.
Southbridge:INVESTORS!
Looking for a building in
Downtown Southbridge?
This 3 floor building has 13
apartments plus 2 storefronts! $215,000. Also
available at additional cost
is
the
possible
Bar/Restaurant on first floor with all the fixtures included for $149,900. Parking in rear for 6 cars plus on street
parking. 7 year old furnace. Updated electrical.
943-4900 * 987-8400
OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON RD., WEBSTER, MASS.
Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers
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WEBSTER LAKE - Attention Lake lovers!!!
Fabulous corner end unit on the Marina at
Treasure Island! Quality renovations include
gorgeous "open" kitchen with granite center
isle, stainless appliances and ample cabinets. Sliders off dining area to deck overlooking your nearby deeded boat slips and
Middle Pond. Two large bedrooms, Master
with full bath and beautiful double sink marble vanity. Custom red birch and oak floors.
Upgraded stairways and rails. Lower level
fireplaced family room with 1/2 bath and
walk-out to patio. Recent replacement windows and garage door. Desirable end location steps to beach, heated pool and marina.
Guest parking spaces nearby. Move right in,
just in time for summer!
R/E Tax $4,406
$409,900
WEBSTER — More than 2500
sq. ft. of first floor living area in
this spacious Ranch located on
.86 acre on non-through street.
Three bedrooms, three baths,
two fireplaces, sunken living
room, dining room, sun room,
lower level family room with
kitchen, two additional rooms for
exercise/office, central air, three
zone oil heat, two-car garage,
inground pool. Nice location,
close to schools, highway, shopping.
R/E Tax $3456
$259,900
WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT CONTEMPORARY -- MIDDLE POND -- 138
FT. SHORE w/ 80' SANDY BEACH!
Major updates in this 4358 sf. multilevel home including kitchen w/granite
and European SS appliances, roof,
Buderus furnace, 60' Trex deck, floor
coverings, garage doors, lakeside
patio w/gourmet cooking island w/stationary grille and fridge, central vac
and a/c. Fireplaced Living room w/
cathedral ceilings and sliders to lake
front deck. Four bedrooms, 3-1/2
baths, office, boat garage and launch.
Lower level kitchen and living/entertaining area w/walkout to beach! Enjoy
all the Lake has to offer all year round!
R/E Tax $7527
$895,000
WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING
SINCE 1962 ~ OUR 50 TH YEAR IN BUSINESS
DECEMBER 05, 2012
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(1) Formal Dining
Room Set
Black hardwood with gold
pattern 72”x24” rectangular
table, includes (2) Captain
and (4) straight back chairs.
Best Offer
Located in Paxton
Please Call:
508-892-3488
(1) Maytag LP Gas
Clothes Dryer
Excellent condition, will
guarantee 30 days, recently
overhauled.
Best Offer
Call: 508-765-5190
(2) 350 Chevy
Marine 400HP
Race Motors
With Aluminum Intake
Manifolds And Holly
Carburetors. Good For Either
Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine
Reduced Price
$800 For The Pair
Call 508-259-8805
(2) Behind Cab
Weather Guard
Tool Boxes
(1) Like new
$350
(1) In good condition
$150
(1) In Bed Tool
Box
In good condition
$150
Call: 413-245-6521
Or: 413-478-1469
(2)Sharp model ER320
Cash Registers
paid $250ea
asking $75.00 ea
or BO
Solverus Credit/Debit
Machine
paid $650
asking $100 or BO
Call: 774-745-0226
Ask for Bruce
**************
•50’s/60’s TV DVD’s
•Posters 30’s-60’s
**************
Solid Wood 6pc
Bedroom Set
$1,000
**************
White
Grandfather
Clock
$800
**************
Dining Room Set
$500
**************
Computer Desk
and Filing
Cabinet
$800
$300
Call: 508-361-0839
100% Wool Multi
Colored Hand
Braided Rug
$700
Nichols and Stone
Rocking Chair
$200
Green Plaid
Flexsteel Easy
Chair and Ottoman
10’’ Contractors
Table Saw
5’ table, belt driven,
Unifence saw guide,
correct dolly w/locks.
Both in excellent hardly
ever used!!!
$1,200 OBO
Call: 508-234-4137
**************
11 arrows with case.
$400 OBO
Call: 508-764-6058
14K Marquis
Diamond Ring
Never worn, .70 carats, 22
years old, still in jewelers
box. Have appraisal
paid $3,250
L&L Coin
Call Tom
508-450-1282
$125
Call: 860-230-7438
2 New Bucket
Seats
for Mini Van
$100 OBO
Call: 508-885-3136
Or: 860-888-5207
2 Pianos
Both In Excellent Condition
Price Includes Tuning &
Move To 1st Floor Location
In Worcester County.
Please Call
508-885-3705
Kitchen Table Set
w/legs
will sell $1,500
firm
Call: 860-774-6373
1500
Sports Cards
Mostly Stars & Rookies
Baseball, Football, Hockey,
Basketball, And More
Near Mint Cards
$45
Call: 508-864-9223
3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing
20Min Fire Door
Primed casing, aluminum
sill. New in wrap
Paid-$307
Sell for-$200
508-885-5347
4W296, HK Potter 2790
Normally Sells For $700
with cab. Used one season.
EZ steer, electric start.
Must see.
$90 OBO
with 6 chairs, solid
walnut wood
Perfect strapless
informal wedding
dress:
White with lace overlay.
Dress size 6-8, tea length in
front, slight train in back.
Would fit 5’2”-5’5” height.
$900.00
508 234-4160
ARCHERY, HUNTING
EQUIPMENT
AND ACCESSORIES
Darkroom
Equipment
$75
Call: 508-765-5867
Almost everything
you need!
Gas Log For Sale
Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer,
bottles, safelights, trays,
print washer, graduates,
books and more. Old but
used very little, excellent
condition.
$650 OBO
In Excellent Condition
Call 508-764-6908
Art Deco Bedroom
Set- 1920’s
Headboard w/footboard
(full), nightstand, dresser
w/mirror, matching bench
seat solid, lovely condition!
$1,275 OBO
Call: 508-320-7941
BEAUTIFUL
Dark Wood
Dresser
*******************
With attached matching
mirror. 7 drawers + 2
drawer cabinet.
71Wx34Hx19D
*******************
$300
CALL JEFF:
860-930-4522
Beautiful Large
Vintage 50’s
Bedroom Set
$500
Electric Recliner
$150
Marble-Top End Tables
& Coffee Table
$150 For The Set
All In Excellent Condition.
508-885-3717
Brand New
Pillow-top
Mattress
$450 for all
508-885-5277
Desktop Computer
Lenovo Windows 7.
Purchased November 2011.
Paid $400
Asking $250
have original receipt
Call: 774-633-7014
Diamond Ring
Gents 14K Yellow & White
Gold. Center Diamond
90/100 Surrounded By
6 03/100 Diamonds.
All Fine Brilliance
26 Year Old Appraisal Was
$5560
Will Sell For Same Now!
774-232-0407
Direct Vent
Wall Furnace
35,000 BTU
Model- Empire. Excellent
condition.
$500 OBO
Call: 508-943-3449
DISHWASHER
Jotul GF200 LP Gas
Mini Kota Electric
Fishing Motor
36lb thrust, 5 speeds
$125 OBO
Fitness Power
Rider
w/80mm F4 lens & super
wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with
optical viewfinder,
Both w/polar filter.
Almost new, in
perfect condition
$1850.00
860 923-9407
and 4 round-back
spindle chairs.
Oval with grey/blue tiled top.
One Extension
Excellent condition
Maple Dining
Room Set
Asking $450.00 or BO
Call 508 892-1783
With 2 built-in leaves, 6
chairs, seats up to 10 people,
excellent condition.
W/(2) leaves and (6) chairs
Double doors/beige
SELF-STANDING
JIG SAW
on steel stand
Call Paul at
508-756-0227
Got a truck?
Coffee/Espresso Maker
82-12 cups
$75 OBO
Honeywell Air Cleaner
rm. sz. 15x20
$50 OBO
ELECTRIC
WOOD SPLITER
$175
Call: 508-248-7812
Call: 508-867-7807
CHRISTMAS
HOLLY
DINNER SET
AAA Sports Cards
Stars 1950’s-1970’s
Great shape
Near mint cards
All cards at
60% off book!!
Call: 508-864-9223
AFFORDABLE
USED FURNITURE
We have good used furniture
at low prices and new
mattress sets of all sizes.
Twins-$99
Full-$129
Queen-$169
Pickup or Delivery!!!
Call Phil: 508-752-0100
100 Grand Street
Worcester, MA 01610
All For Inground
Pool...
•Sta-Rite 20” Sand Filter
•Duraglass 3/4HP
Pump/Trap
•EZ Adjustable
Steps/Rails
•Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf
Cannister & Hose
•Aluminum Ladder
BEST OFFER
Call: 860-923-9781
16 place settings
Each has 4 pieces
Will sell as 16, 12 or (2) 8
settings
Bought at Filene’s
(Originally $30 per
place setting)
Selling for $12.00
per place setting
Additional pieces available
Call
508 278-3211
Electrical Material
Industrial, Commercial,
Residential
Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,
Coils, Overloads, Fuses,
Breakers, Meters,
Punches, Pipe-Benders.
New Recessed Troffer
Flourescent 3-Tube
T-8 277V Fixtures
Enclosed
$56 Each
Call 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
HEALTH RIDER
For Sale
Like new
$25.00
6 month old full
electric bed
$1,000
Call 508-234-2573
Computer Desk
$30
15” Color RCA
Television
Call: 508-765-0621
$950.00
or Best Offer
Call
413-245-9651
New
$40.00
Whirlpool gas stove
$250
Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge
$500
HP
PHOTOSMART
PRINTER A636
Model #Q8637A ,
$50.00
508 347-3145
WEATHERTECH
FLOOR LINERS
Purchased new in 2012
Fits Jeep Grand Cherokee
1999-2004
$70.00 or Best Offer
508 347-3145
JET SKI
2003 Kawasaki
1100 STX D.I.,
only 80 hours,
3 person jetski w/trailer,
tube, 2 life vests,
excellent condition,
super fast,
great fun for
the whole family.
$3,200 or best offer
860-382-2386
Kitchen Table Set
$75
Go-go UltraX
electric chair
$300
Cabinet/TV Stand
Kuper Washer
$150
$400 OBO
Call: 508-278-5064
$30
$500
Oak Entertainment
Center
HOVEROUND
Kenmore Washing
Machine
Oak Table
Steel Trunk
Used Once, New Battery
Comes with book
and charger
Excellent Condition
Bricks and block of
all kinds and all
sizes!!
Oak Pedestal
Table
All must go!!
Buy some, buy all
508-341-8292
headboard full adj.
$1,400
Call: 508-867-8350
$40
Call: 508-885-6657
$1,000
Call Karl:
774-823-6692
Air Hockey Table
3-25HP
$250-$500 each
$15
Double
Cemetery Lot
BICYCLE CARRIER
for two
10 Fishing
Outboards
$550
Call: 508-476-1577
micro suede, oatmeal w/esp.
wood trim
$125 OBO
$300.00
$1,000
Phenomenal bargains
Gas range, gas clothes
dryer, air hockey table,
Maitlin Smith game table,
piano. Boxes & boxes of
good items!!
4-Foot Steel
Shelves
Please Call Janet:
508-867-8415
colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent)
90” table, 36” mirrored buffet, 56” lighted china closet.
21 CU. FT.
REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER
Can Deliver
$100
Oak Dining Room
Mamiya Medium
Format
711 Pro camera
In All Faith Swedish
Cemetery, Worcester, MA.
Lot #119 Section I
$75
Machinist
Complete Set
of Tools
Double oven/4 burners
Good shape,
Working area on stove
Beige
$150
7’ Pool Table
Once you’ve sold it, call us to
remove your ad!!
**Town To Town**
Classifieds
508-909-4111
Call: 586-419-1040
White
Admiral by Maytag
Under the counter
Used only two years
All hoses and
manual included
$200.00
508-943-5033
6 ton, On wheels and legs.
Runs good
Don’t Forget...
Call: 508-943-2174
GE ELECTRIC STOVE
Call: 508-943-5324
With accessories
010 FOR SALE
(2) Kennedy tool boxes
1”-6” Starrett mics,
(4) interapid indicators
and much more!!
Unopened set, still in bags.
Comes with warranty.
Brass Fireplace
Screen and doors
010 FOR SALE
$100 OBO
$400
Very Heavy Duty
$50
Call: 413-245-7388
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Garden Wedding?
Call 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
$900
(2)Matching Stiffel
3-Way Lamps
508-867-8948
11’ Aluminum
Metal Brake
Craftsman 26”
Snow Thrower
250cc, runs great!
$350
$100
Angle Iron Cutter
For Shelving
Beautiful leather sofa also
1984 Honda Elite
Scooter
3 Piece Double
Bedroom Set
$350
Compound Bow
PSE Model
We Travel To You!
FREE Honest Appraisals
We Operate By The
Golden Rule!
Call 508-735-9493
New 6 1/2 HP
5/8 shaft motor in box
•Beautiful Unique
Banks Recommend Us!
Bureau, Mirror, Chest,
Full & Twin
Headboards.
$75.00 or best offer!
**************
Waterbed
with 6HP gas engine and
36lb trolling motor included.
On trailer.
For Silver Coins,
Silver Dollars,
Gold Coins,
Paper Money.
1950’s Blond
Bedroom Set
$80
12’ Aluminum
V Hull
Paying Top
Dollar
Needs To Sell ASAP!!
$400
Call: 860-634-0392
$300
BEST REASONABLE
OFFER
111
Needsflocking, in great
condition.
Auto Body Stud
Welder
Best Reasonable Offer
Call: 860-923-0146
AND MORE!!
17 or 17 1/2
Stubben Jumping
Saddle For Sale
**************
Washer and
Dryer
Stars/Movies
•Hard bound classic
books
•Very old book
Stanley’s Story
Through the Wild of
Africa
Torchiere Lamp
$125
1-800-536-5836
VISIT US ONLINE
With 4 chairs,
solid oak wood
Milk Can
$12
Car Ramp
$10
Ready Heaters
Formal Sofa & (2)
Reclining Chairs
$250
Brookfield
Cash Only
$45
Call Dee:
508-867-4091
2,000 3/4 100psi
Plastic Pipe
Old Trunks
$60
Steel Shelf
$45
$45 Each
Student’s Desk
& Chair
$50
Call: 413-245-7388
Two End Tables
Most Beautiful
Call: 774-452-3514
$45 each
Wedding Gown
Long sleeved, beaded
bodice, size 4-6.
$200
Call: 508-885-6988
MOTORS
1/2HP 230/460V
1725RPM, 56 Frame.
$45 OBO
5HP, 230/460V
1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC
$125 OBO
5HP, 230/460V
3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC
$125 OBO
4 Motor Speed Controls
Hitachi J100, 400/460V
Best Offer
Call 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
NASCAR
Die-Cast Models
They’re Back!
$5 And Up!
BRAND NEW
SHIPMENT!
Blessings Farm
50 H Foote Road
Charlton
508-248-1411
New Queen
PillowTop
Mattress with
Box Spring
$150
Paperback Books
Mostly New Titles,
Mostly Romance Novels.
Very Reasonable
Call For More Information
Or Leave Message
508-764-1156
Pennsylvania
House Dining
Room Set
Queen Anne style. 2 captain’s
chairs, cherry satin finish, 6
side chairs. Table 60x44, 2
15” leafs, table padding.
$2,000 OBO
Call: 508-278-7243
PHOENIX
HEARTHSTOVE
WOODSTOVE
Excellent condition
Heats up to 2,500 sq.ft.
$1,800.00 or BO
Call 860-559-5814
POOL TABLE
7FT ‘Dynamo’
Coin Operated
Good Condition
$650.00
508-476-1334
Solid Maple
Dining Set
Table, hutch and 6 chairs.
$800 OBO
Antique Man’s
Highboy Dresser
All are in brand new
condition!!
Call: 860-908-7295
Lumber
For Sale
Call: 508-410-7050
$800 OBO
Call: 508-344-6015
Get yourself ready
for snow with a
Jacobsen Snow Blower
$200.00
1,000+ board feet
2’’ Pine
12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths
Dried 30+ years indoors
Newmac Hot Air
Furnace
$2.25 BF OBO For Lot
Call: 508-735-1218
122,000 BTU, 4 ton air
condition ready, like new,
used to heat basement.
Harden Cherry
4-Poster King
Bed Frame
FOLD-AWAY EXERCISER
GLIDER/STRIDER
Retail $279.95
Like new!
Asking $140.00
Call 508-347-5454
Call 508 344-4208
Asking $1,000
Call: 508-943-5958
$800 OBO
Call: 508-207-0966
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010 FOR SALE
010 FOR SALE
PORTABLE
PODIUM $30.00
Snap On Tool Box
Toro Riding
Lawnmower
ANTIQUE
TRAIN SET
$200.00
Model KR562
$1050.
Air Compressor
$800 OBO
3 HP
Exercise Bicycle
12,000 BTU
Window A/C
With Heat
Manual
Required 220watt
$25.
$250 OBO
Weight Bench
Napoleon Pellet
Stove
$215.
RADIAL ARM
SAW
$200.00
STEEL CABINET
WITH GALLEY’S
$200.00
Only used twice!
w/weights
$110.00
Lazy Boy Couch
Less than 1yr old w/all
equipment, including (2)
pallets of pellets
$2,500 OBO
Black Leather - Reclines
GLIDER CHAIR
$50.00
OLD END TABLE
$45.00
BENCH TOP W/ 3
FILING CABINETS
$125.00
CALL
774 452-3514
QUARDRAFIRE 2100
FIREPLACE INSERT
$250.00
2 SETS OF GOLF
CLUBS
$20.00 each
$200.00
774 364-1117
Snapper
Roto-Tiller
IR5003, Used Twice
$900 or/BO
TracVac
Model 385-IC/385LH
Used Once.
$900 or/BO
Bear Cat
Vac-N-Chip Pro
& Vac Pro
Models 72085, 72285,
72295. Used Twice
$1995 or/BO
Call
508-765-5763
PING PONG TABLE
For Use on Pool Table
$150.00
Call 508-498-5917
Quoizel Pendant
Light
Floral design deep red
flowers with green leaves,
gold chain, three light bulbs,
approximate diameter 18”.
$175
Call: 413-245-9221
Rascal Scooter
With Lift
In excellent condition,
4 wheel deluxe model,
brand new batteries,
weight capacity 450 lbs.
$1,800 OBO
Call: 508-476-3058
Rough Cut
Wide Pine Boards
in assortment of
widths/lengths
$1.50/board foot
Mahogany Gold
Cup Race Boat
26 ft Replica of 1926 race
boat. 5-step bottom
327 chevy engine.
Includes Trailer
$65,000
Truck Cap
Fiberglass, for 8’ bed. From a
Dodge pickup. Red
$400/OBO
Call 508-259-8805
Sauder
Computer Armoire
Black, Good Condition.
31”W x 52”H x 19”D
With Slide-Out
Keyboard Tray
$100
Eastford
Call: 860-377-4961
Sears Gas Trimmer
with supply of lines
$100
1974 Suzuki 100CC
$1,000
Assortment of cameras &
photo equipment
Call: 508-885-3136
Series 1555
Med-Lift Power
Recliner
Low volt motor, four years
old, cranberry color.
Excellent condition!!
Call: 508-476-7642
508-461-7224
Solid Maple
Head Board-Queen
Trestle Table
7’ 3 1/2’ Pine
Matching Benches
Needs Refinishing
Assorted Queen
Sheet Sets
$10-$15/each
508 764-3736
SOLID OAK
ROLL- TOP
COMPUTER DESK
Garment Bag, Carry-on,
Duffle Bag
$60
32’ Extension
Ladder
250lb Capacity
$150
Troy-bilt
Polar Blast
Snowblower
Two Kayaks
For Sale
1 - 15 ft Nantucket,
Gray
2 - 13 ft Old Town
Castine , Red
Both are ocean-going kayaks
w/rudders, one seaters,
enclosed waterproof
compartment Three layer
polylink Both used only
twice. Like New
$1400/pair or
$700/each
or BO
Call 508 259-8805
SONY TV
For Sale
Pot Belly Woodstove
$300
Made of Texture 1-11
8x8 $725
8x10 $900
8x12 $975
8x16 $1275
Delivered And
Built On-Site
Other Sizes Available
Call 413-324-1117
Trees for
Sale
Evergreen Trees, Colorado
Blue Spruce, Potted Trees,
Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall.
All 10 trees for $85
Norway Spruce 3 1/2’
5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’
tall 5/$99.
Excellent Privacy
Border/Ornamental
Call 508-278-5762
Evenings
Women’s Clothing
(3) Leather Jackets
2X, 1XL
$50.00/each
265 FUEL/WOOD
283 PETS
1995 Glastron 17ft
Fiberglass Boat
Seasoned
Firewood
Need Help Fixing
Your Pet?
(open style) with 88HP
Evinrude SPL outboard.
Includes trailer. Easily seats
8. Used in fresh water for
water skiing.
Cut, Split & Delivered
We can help at an
affordable price!!!
$5,000
Call: 508-234-5676
Seasoned
Firewood For Sale
in Whitinsville
needs donations of used
bikes to be repaired for
charitable purposes
Call Herb Andrews at
508-234-2970
IN REMEMBRANCE
Julie Ann Bainton
(Knurowski)
36 Year Senior Secretary
Bay Path High School
Dear Friend, Please Visit
Our Guest Book And Leave A
Note To Pay Your Respects
www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton
JULIE
Nov. 26th, 1954
Nov. 30th, 2008
Send Your Love To:
Columbia Hiking Boots
$25.00
Lands End Zero
Degree Boots
$20.00
all size 7 1/2
Red/Black
Boil Wool Jacket
2X
$20.00
Klein Full-length
Black Wool Coat
2X
$50.00
888-974-1977 (FAX)
Or Mail To:
PO Box 979
Charlton City, MA 01508
God Bless
107 MISC. FREE
WOOD PELLET
STOVE
Lopi, Yankee
Working
Well maintained
Baywindow front
Comes w/premium
accessories, 4” vent pipe,
and approx. half pallet
of pellets
$2,000.00
Call Jim after 6:15 p.m.
508-867-7976
Wooden Framed
Futon
In excellent condition!
$200
You pick up. Monday thru
Friday 8am-noon.
Stonebridge Press
25 Optical Drive
(located behind Southbridge
Hotel & Conference Center)
130 YARD SALES
Gently used
$150
Health Rider Exercise
Machine
$50
Worcester County
Memorial Park
Paxton, MA
Garden of Heritage
(1) Grave
#121D plot 2
Asking $2,800
Call: 508-476-1621
2003 Skidoo
Renegade
$3,500 OBO
Worcester County
Memorial Park
Skidoo Blizzard
$1,000 OBO
(2) Grave Sites
In Heritage I
1995 Skidoo
Formula SLS
$500 OBO
$2,200
Call: 508-832-5065
WORCESTER COUNTY
MEMORIAL PARKS
2000 F150 Parts
Call for pricing
1987 Honda XR200
$1,000 OBO
Two grave plots:
Valor I {#291 unit A,
graves 1 and 2}
Current value $8200.00
Offered: $5,850.00
508-499-7957
zaenluap@charter.net
FOUND
CAMERA
on Flint Rd in Charlton.
Contains lots of
family photos
Asking $575.00
HONDA 250EX
4-wheeler. Barely used
$2,500.00
Call 508-560-5056
CARE NET of NECT
Needs volunteers!!
For more information
Please call:
860-779-0218
please leave message if
no answer
Low Minimums
508 832-8739
SNOWPLOWING
AND SEASONED
FIREWOOD
$200 per cord
split and delivered
in Sturbridge area
508-347-4906
508-347-9496
CrystalRockFarm.com
FIREWOOD
$130.00/Cord
green wood
Pick up only
860 382-2386
860 576-5462
200 GEN. BUSINESS
FIREWOOD
203 SNOWMOBILES
$130.00/Cord
green wood
1988 POLARIS INDY
400 SLED
Pick up only
860 382-2386
Black/red
4K original miles,
Always stored indoors
Classic machine
Will consider trade
for riding mower
$600.00 obo
508-208-6042
Firewood
Green $135
128 cubic feet.
(774)696-7879
2003 SKIDOO 600
GRAND TOURING
And
FIREWOOD
Green - $140
or Seasoned - $200
Cut, Split, Delivered
No delivery charge
2004 SKIDOO
500SS LEGEND
With 2006 Karavan Tilt
Trailer. Low mileage on all.
Excellent condition.
WOOD LOTS WANTED
508-769-2351
Asking $12K
FREE Consturction
Kindling Wood
but reasonable offers
considered
2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s. plywood, beams.
etc etc etc etc
Tandem Kayak
For Sale
Good design, and good
condition.
Was $1,100
Little used, sell for
$600
Call: 860-974-1993
Toy Size
Long Haired Coat
Hypo-Allergenic Breed.
wonderful temperment
Dudley
Flea Market
Pure Bred
Puppies
Antiques, Collectibles
& General
Open Every Saturday-Sunday
8am-4pm
SPECIAL DEAL!!
$10 daily spaces
and
Free Outdoor Spaces
Now Through Labor Day
COME Join US
Something For Everyone!
Behind BP Gas
At Dudley/Webster Line
2 Acres, Indoors!
www.dudleyflea.com
1-800-551-7767
Over thirty breeds available.
Health checked/guaranteed.
State licensed.
www.laughlinkennel.com
Laughlin Kennel
Call 508-987-7161
Rescued Shepard
& 12 Puppies
Need Forever Homes
Husky/Shepard Mix
Born & Raised in
Loving Home
Application/Rehoming
Fee Required
Vet Checked, First Shot,
Dewormed
281 FREE PETS
Available after 12/23
508 341-0588
(2) Male Cats
284 LOST & FOUND
PETS
These two are brothers,
both are fixed, they are
6-7 years old and are
in desperate need of
a home!!
Did you find your
pet? Or find a
home for one?
LET US KNOW!!!
Call: 774-545-0330
Please call us so that
we can take your ad
out of the paper...
Looking for a
wonderful loving
home...
Town-To-Town
Classifieds
508-909-4111
2 year Old Pitbull
with papers
Female named “Calle”
blue nose. Not spayed.
Great for single pet
environment.
Call:
774-318-8439
Rescued
CALICO CAT
and her Kittens
Need Forever Homes
Kittens born in my home:
1 Calico, 2 Orange Tabby’s
Mama is young, gentle
& playful.
Pics Available
Vet Checked, Vaccinated
508 341-0588
RESCUED CATS NEED
LOVING FOREVER
HOMES
Female Siamese
Cream and gray
Neutered Male Tabby
Both very gentle
and playful
Pictures available
508-341-0588
Delivery Available
204 WATER EQUIPMENT
Powder-Puff Puppy
275 FLEA MARKET
William is solid white
with one green and
one blue eye.
Jack is black and white.
Call Today
508-882-0178
www.secondchanceanimals.org
$800.00
Check the resort out online at
statelinecampresort.com
Cleaner & Greener
EPA Qualified
25-Year Warranty
Transportation and additional
discounts are also available.
Please Call 508-637-1333
or visit us online at
For More Information
401-397-6499
Currently Homeless
Due to Eviction
LOST IPOD
All surgeries performed by
liscenced vets at our
wellness center.
774 452-3469
$800 OBO
Call for details:
508-476-7382
1400/2400
OUTDOOR WOOD
FURNACE
Call 508-769-3167
105 BULLETIN BOARD
WHOLESALE
Balsam & Fraser Fir Wreaths
8” TO 84”
Call
508 248-3232
Please call 508-865-6145
Seasoned
Firewood
Tree Removal
265 FUEL/WOOD
REWARD
If interested contact Dave
860 963-7074
CHRISTMAS
TREES AND
WREATHS
Central Boiler E-Classic
My 9-year-old daughter lost
her ipod at her brother’s
soccer game in Auburn on
Oct. 16th.
She was at the high school
field and the gas station on
the corner across from the
Auburn Mall.
It has a pink and
silver glittery case
4 foot lengths. Great for an
outdoor wood burning
furnace or someone willing
to do a little work to
save some money.
Sorry, no delivery,
pick up only.
$180/Cord
Family activities, pool,
playground, fishing,
expires 2045.
135 LOST AND FOUND
$205/cord
508 523-1175
210 SEASONAL
in Killingly, CT
*Deadlines Subject To
Change Due To Holidays
Call For More Info.
100 GENERAL
Fitness machine
Model X60005
Excellent condition,
used only one month
Paid $1,100.00
$18,000
Call Mark:
781-801-4061
Membership to
Stateline Camp
Resort
IS 1:00 PM MONDAY
FOR ALL MASS.
WEEKLY PAPERS
860-377-4225
VISION FITNESS
Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha
190PHP. 50 hours, pearl
and black, many features.
Outstanding condition with
trailer.
215 CAMPING
DEADLINE FOR
YARD SALE
SUBMISSIONS
Natural Cherry
8-Drawer Dresser
$50
Short Left-Handed
Men’s Golf Clubs
2008 Sea Ray
185 Sport
Great for Fund Raisers
FREE WOOD
PALLETS
Call 508 764-3736
Call: 508-478-7577
$175.00
508 867-3729
TOOL SHEDS
$4 Each
Call: 413-245-7388
205 BOATS
Call: 508-347-7052
Vermont Castings
Wood stove
$400
$125.00
Call 860-774-4050
Small Shutters
105 BULLETIN BOARD
CHARITY BIKE SHOP
AT THE VILLAGE
CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
4 pairs,
with H.P. Printer and
2 speakers
50” Wide Screen
Projection
In very good condition
$75 Each
$10/pair
$950 OBO
Call: 508-341-1337
w/matching Toss
Pillows
$50.00
(3) Antique Wood
Windows
London Fog
Luggage
Queen-size Ecru
Comforter
Quilted
Bedspread
$25
Black Dress Shoes
$75.00 OBO
Queen-size Green/Rose
Whole-House
Ventilator
$250
10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint
condition, always stored in
heated garage.
w/shams and
matching pillows
$40.00
010 FOR SALE
508 867-2564
SEASONED
CORDWOOD
All hardwood
Cut, split and delivered
1/2-cord: $115.00
Full cord: $200.00
25 years in business
508-341-1337
Found 1/8
On Worcester St
In Southbridge...
All black male cat
Green eyes, very lovable,
not fixed, definitely a
house cat.
Call: 774-287-5043
HELP
Ruby has been missing since
June 12th.
She was 6 mos. old then
and 65 lbs.
She is now 9 mos old.
She’s a boxer/terrier mix.
Spayed and current on all
vaccines.
Graduated puppy101.
She’s fawn and white.
Beautiful girl.
Ran away from new
owner in Southbridge.
If you have her, have seen
her or know who does have
her... please, please, please
call 860-634-7593.
We are very worried.
Thank you!
LOST
English Bulldog
Elderly,female with limited
eyesight
Brown with white head
Missing since 11/28
from the Rice Corner/
Arnold Rd area
Brookfield/Sturbridge line
I
If seen
please contact Mark
774 200-0388
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For More Information, Or For Other Rates, Call Our Friendly Staff At 1-800-536-5836
DECEMBER 05, 2012
284 LOST & FOUND
PETS
LOST CAT
Black and white (tuxedo
style) male cat
Long hair
Lost in Sturbridge, MA
Wedgewood Rd.
(near Fiske Hill Rd.)
Butt and tail partly shaved
due to recent injury
We are heartbroken
Reward
Call 508-347-8027
285 PET CARE
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
LOST CAT
Cross Street area
in Southbridge
Missing since
Saturday, November 3
Male Tiger Cat with striped
tail answers to Cuddles and
has an odd sounding meow
and prefers to be outside
Please call if you have taken
him in or know his location
413-505-9747
Lost Cat
Missing from Hillview
Lane Whitinsville
on 8/24/12
“Mollie”
Is a longhaired tabby
black & brown in color.
She has 4 white paws
and a white bib. She
weighs 12lbs and is
2 years old, she is
microchipped
#985121006650768
Call: 508-266-0929
MISSING CAT
Last seen 5/19/12
Goulding Drive area
of Auburn.
Same Owners
Tom & Camila
New Stuff!
Reconnective Healing
Animal Massage
Animal Communication
As Always!
Reiki/Feng Shui
Natural Foods
Flower Essences
Alpha Wave Music
Boarding
Indoor/Outdoor Runs
Skylights
Heated/Air Conditioned
Day Care
Supervised Groups
Daily/Weekly Rates
Large Play Yards
Basic - Advanced
Group Or Private
New - Open Enrollment
Grooming
Baths To Full Grooms
Finney is Microchipped
Reward If Found
$300
PLEASE Email:
1elly@charter.net
Town of Southbridge
Animal Control Officer
Certifications!
PCSA Levels I & II
CPR Certified
Reiki Master
Lighterian Reiki VII
Reconnective Healing II
ICNDF Certified Trainer
Qualified with over 30
years experience & a
following of many
satisfied customers.
We also sell a nice
selection of fine jewelry,
antiques & collectibles.
Lee’s Coins &
Jewelry
239 West Main Street
East Brookfield
(Route 9 - Panda
Garden Plaza)
508-637-1236
508-341-6355 (cell)
$$$
Make Money
Selling
Your Unwanted
Stuff!!!
Quality Dealers Wanted
Best Deal Around.
Clean, Indoor Flea Market
Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm
Route 12
Dudley
(Behind BP)
www.dudleyflea.com
1-800-551-7767
See You There!
$$$-CASH PAID-$$$
For Unusual Bicycles
1870’s-1970’s
Hi-Wheel
Balloon Tire
Stingray
Choppers
Schwin
Columbia
Shelby
Colson
Raleigh
Etc.
I Pay More For Bikes
For My Museum!
205 Federal Hill Road
Oxford, MA
for diabetic test strips
Up to $15 per 100 ct box
depending on type
condition and
expiration date
Will pick up and pay cash
starwoodpetresort.com
Bag Shavings
$4.75 each
3.2 cubic feet kiln dried,
small to medium flakes,
plastic bags
Rock Valley Farm
W. Brookfield
508 867-2508
HAY
Large bales
FOUND
Pit Bull
First cutting $5.00
Second cutting $5.50
Mulch $3.00
Spencer
508-826-3312
Red Nose
Intact Male
Black Collar
Found on Summer St
11/29/12
LESSONS AND
BOARDING
AVAILABLE
AT MLF
To claim you must have
proof of ownership and pay
all fees and fines
Makes a great Christmas
gift! Indoor, outdoor rings,
safe school horses with MA
licensed instructors.
Visit
285 PET CARE
Veterinary
Receptionist
CASH PAID
Black & White Female
with pink harness
very sweet
Found 11/28/12
Call Kathy:
508-764-5420
Extension 110
DRIVERS:
IMMEDIATE
ALL GOLD & SILVER
ITEMS
Specializing in
NUMISMATIC COINS,
gold & silver of any
form!
508-987-0077
286 LIVESTOCK
Town of Southbridge
Animal Control Officer
$ BUY & SELL $
All Conditions Considered
Pit Bull Mix
Call Kathy:
508-764-5420
Extension 110
311 PART-TIME HELP
WANTED
Experienced, Caring Staff
Individualized Care
Attention To Detail
FOUND
To claim you must have
proof of ownership and pay
all fees and fines
310 GENERAL HELP
WANTED
Bring in your items & see
what they’re worth. You
won’t leave disappointed.
Honesty and fairness
are our best policies!
Training
“Finney” 2 year old
male Abyssinian. Beige
(fawn) colored. He’s very
shy and has never been
outdoors!!
298 WANTED TO BUY
www.morninglightfarm.net
or call 413-563-3477
298 WANTED TO BUY
1-800-336-2453 (BIKE)
978-503-2908
anytime
WANTED
Mopeds and Scooters
Any Condition
Call Travis
774 242-9227
Wanted To Buy
By Collector
Old comic books-1940’s
and up, old baseball and
sports cards, Beatles
memorabilia-1960’s and
up, old toys, old
advertisement signs;
soda, food etc.
Call: 860-779-2469
WANTED
VERY USED
Kitchen Cabinets
The older the better. We
are a kitchen refacing company and we use these
cabinets at home shows
for
“BEFORE & AFTER”
$ aaa
Vicki Kelley
ROUTE
169
ANTIQUES
Professional
Groomer
884 Worcester St.
Southbridge MA
20 Years Exp.
Looking To Purchase
“We Go Right toYour
Door”
Antiques
And Collectibles
Single Items
Or Entire Estates
FAN-C-PET
Mobile
Grooming Salon
508-987-2419
We Buy It All
And Also Do
On-Site Estate Sales
And
Estate Auctions
CALL MIKE ANYTIME
508-765-9512
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
WAR
RELICS
Call between 9 & 5 M-F
or leave message
KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW
ENGLAND
508-987-3384
or 860-749-6998
www.mykitchenoptions.com
300 HELP WANTED
310 GENERAL HELP
WANTED
Busy Home Health
Care Agency
needs certified and
experienced
Home Health Aides.
Early morning, late evening
and weekend hours a must!
Valid driver’s license, reliable
transportation and
dependability required!
Local P&D Openings!
Great Home-Time, Pay &
Benefits!
CDL-A 1 yr Exp
Hazmat & Twins End
(EOE/AA)
Old Dominion
Freight Line
Call Rich
1-800-397-2453
Marketing Asst/
Coordinator
needed in a small, growing
company. Must know social
marketing, as well as have
marketing experience
Must possess great
communication skills and
knowledge of Photoshop
www.datavault.com
for more details
NOW HIRING
Smiling Faces
for Sturbridge & Southbridge
McDonalds
www.mcstate.com
for more information
and to apply
Sturbridge Service
Center
Drivers Wanted
Looking for full time light
duty drivers for our
Sturbridge location.
Position has nights and
weekends required. All
applicants must pass a DOT
physical and drug test.
Apply in person at:
241 Main Street
Sturbridge, Ma
Please bring a drivers
license and current
driving record at time of
application.
Part-Time
Assistant Assessor
Must be certified
Please forward
qualifications to
West Brookfield Board
of Assessors
c/o PO Box 1013
West Brookfield Ma 01585
Tri-Community YMCA
is looking for a
HUMAN RESOURCES/
BUSINESS MANAGER
to oversee the development
and implementation of talent
management/human
resources policies, plans and
services, including
recruitment, selection, legal
compliance, employee
benefits, procedures,
employee communications
and events.
This person is responsible
for all levels of
administration of human
resource programs,
procedures, and plans.
Knowledge of
Harpers payroll system
is necessary.
Bi-lingual preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in
business, human resources
or equivalent required.
EOE
Mail resume to
TRI-COMMUNITY YMCA
43 EVERETT STREET
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550
e-mail
gjuchno@tricommunityymca.org
Valet/Guest
Services
To Work At Several
Locations In
Worcester, MA
IMMEDIATE
PERMANENT OPENING!
F/T-P/T available. Potential
to earn $11 and more to
start. Great benefits health,
dental, 401k plan, plenty of
room for growth! Applicant
must be over 18, have valid
license, and prior customer
service experience a plus!!!
Apply at:
www.valetparkof
america.com/employment
VAN DRIVERS
Transporting special
education students
to and from school
(a.m. and p.m. school hours)
5 days/week
7D license required
Please submit letter
of interest, resume,
copy of license and three
letters of
recommendation to:
Julian E MacDonnell, Jr.
Exec. Dir. SWCEC
PO Box 517
Southbridge, MA 01550
311 PART-TIME HELP
WANTED
MEMBER SERVICE
DEPT.
WWII & EARLIER
CA$H WAITING!
3-5 years experience in
the commercial loan
department of a financial
institution required
Helmets, Swords,
Daggers, Bayonets,
Medals, Badges, Flags,
Uniforms, etc.
Apply at the
Southbridge
Credit Union
or at the
Tri-Community YMCA
located at 43 Everett St.,
Southbridge, MA
205 Main St, Southbridge
514 Main Street, Fiskdale
Center at Hobbs Brook,
Sturbridge
732 Southbridge St, Auburn EOE
Please contact Sue Guerin
at 508-765-5466
for more information
EOE
&
WAR
SOUVENIRS
WANTED
Over 30 Years Experience.
Call David
1-508-688-0847
I’ll Come To YOU!
Commercial
Loan Clerk
Apply in person
Sturbridge Veterinary
Hospital
6 Cedar St
Sturbridge, MA
320 MEDICAL/DENTAL
HHA’s, PCA’s
and CNA’s
needed for Sturbridge,
Spencer, Southbridge,
Brookfields and
Warren areas
Save gas, work in your
own neighborhood,
flexible hours, paid travel
Contact Denise at
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL
SERVICES
413-289-9018
325 PROFESSIONAL
Trailer Truck
Drivers
Wanted
Class A CDL With
Hazmat
Also Large-Truck
Mechanic
(Part-time)
Both Based In
North Brookfield.
Please Call
508-867-3235
Town of West Brookfield
Board of Assessors
Part-time hours available
Must have computer skills,
be dependable, outgoing with
great customer service and
phone manner.
Responsible for accurate
daily receipts and
reconciling end-of-shift
report, scheduling and
back-up to the
Membership Director.
Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
Applications available
online at
Please contact
Home Staff, LLC
(508) 755-4600
ext 562
Part-Time
Late afternoon/evening
every other Sat morning
to early afternoon
Computer experience needed
Veterinary or Medical
experience preferred
REPORTER
WANTED
Do you have a nose for news? Are you a writer at
heart? Do you love to capture the moment you’re in
with a photograph? Do you have an interest in the
goings on in Northeast Connecticut, and want to get
involved in your town?
Villager Newspapers, your best source for weekly
local news, is looking for a hard-working, flexible
full time reporter to cover Northeast Connecticut.
Job will include writing ten stories per week,
photography, information gathering and networking —
you will be the face of the town you cover!
Candidates must be able to work nights and weekends. Experience in newspapers and with AP style is
desired. Residence in Northeast Connecticut is preferred, but not required.
Stonebridge Press is an equal opportunity employer.
So what are waiting for?
Send your résumé to Editor Adam Minor at
aminor@stonebridgepress.com,
or mail to
Villager Newspapers,
ATTN: Editor,
P.O. Box 90,
Southbridge, MA
01550
402 GENERAL SERVICES
400 SERVICES
402 GENERAL SERVICES
All Cleanouts
Cleanups
Haul-Away
Basements
Attics
Apartments
Garages
Yards
Rental Property
Estate Cleanouts
Small Building
Demolition
Better Than
A Dumpster
We Do It!
FREE Estimates!
774-329-3386
774-230-8586
ARMY OF 1
Water Filtration
ARMY OF 1 will treat all
water problems!!
New Installations
Servicing all equipment
Well tank and pump service
James Morse
North Brookfield, MA
774-200-0225
jmorse6207@yahoo.com
Call The
Junk Man
Snow
Plowing
Trees Cut
Brush/Limbs
Removed
WE NOW TAKE
YOUR AUTOS
FOR CASH!
Removal of Metal,
Appliances,
Furniture, TV’s.
Construction
Materials.
Cellars/Attics
Cleaned.
Small Building
Demolition, Tires.
Leaves Removed.
Residential Moves.
Furnaces Removed
☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 3
FREE
Metal Pickup
A/C, Refrigerators,
Washers, Small Trailers,
Batteries.
WE PAY YOU
Top Dollar For Your
AUTOS
TRUCKS
Or TRACTORS
508-867-2564
508-347-7804
508-581-0902
298 WANTED TO BUY
FIREARMS WANTED:
Collector looking WWII US Firearms
M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols,
1911/1911 A1’s
TOP PRICES PAID
Have all necessary federal licenses
Call Wally At
508-234-5860
433 CLEANING
448 FURNITURE
457 LAWN/GARDEN
* TLC Home *
Cleaning
Living Room
Drexel beige leather, 2
chairs, loveseat, couch
Living Room 3-piece
sectional, brick color
$1200.00
Black Diamond
Lawn Care
We Use & Supply Organic
Cleaners To Ensure Your
Family’s Safety.
Gift Certificates For
Baby Showers,
Anniversaries, And More!
A Perfect Gift!
Office/Homes
Spring/Fall Cleaning
Weekly/Bi-Weekly/
Monthly Cleaning
Flexible Hours/Days
Registered/Insured/
Bonded
Must be Seen
available for showing
10/30, 10/31, 11/2, 11/3
508 278-7659
454 HOME
IMPROVEMENT
FREE Estimates
Fully Insured
Experienced &
Ambitious!
ASK FOR TAMMIE AT
508-347-3275
Fully Licensed
and Insured
413 245-7943
Call Wendy for a
FREE estimate at:
(508)943-9880
442 LICENSED DAY
CARE
***************
The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Office of
Child Care Services
requires that all ads
placed in the newspaper
for child care (daycare)
in your home include
your license number.
Appleseed
Montessori
School/
Kindergarten
is now accepting
applications for
January, 2013
classes.
JIM’S ROOFING
& HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Offering complete roofing
services, repairs, new roofs,
re-roofs, gutter cleaning,
chimney repairs & rebuilds
Replacement doors,
windows, and siding
FULLY INSURED
OWNER OPERATED
508 765-6040
PAINTING
• FREE ESTIMATES •
• FULLY Insured •
• Reasonable Rates •
Rich O’Brien
Painting
28 Years Of Experience
508-248-7314
SIMPSON
PAINTING
******************
Dave
448 FURNITURE
Interior & Exterior
FURNITURE
Over 25 Years
in Business!!
Bedroom 1
Solid Brass Bed
w/2 white laminate
bureaus/matching mirrors
$1000.00
Bedroom 2
Oak
www.tricommunityymca.org
Armoire, Bureau/matching
mirror,
cylinder waterbed,
w/matching headboard
$1000.00
Dining Room
Town-to-Town
own-to-Town
Classifieds
1-800-536-5836
508-765-6940
Custom-Made Racetrack
Glass Top Table
6 chairs, buffet
$1200.00
FALL GUTTER &
LAWN CLEAN-UP
Brush Removal, Leaf
Removal, or any other fall
related duties.
Fertilizing and liming
Meadow Mountain
Lawn Services
508 867-2564
508 581-0902
500 REAL ESTATE
501 REAL ESTATE
WANTED
Interior/
Exterior
Power Washing
Carpentry
Central Mass
and Connecticut
508-867-2564
413-262-5082
508-347-7804
Seth Goudreau
774-402-4694
is Back in Business
CALL TODAY FOR A
GREENER TOMORROW
Reasonable rates.
No job too big or small.
Days and evening
hours available.
Bonded
Cleanups
Mowing
Plowing
Mulching
Hedge Trimming
Patios
Etc.
www.blkdiamondlandscaping.com
We do Roofing, Siding,
Major Additions, and
New House Construction
House/Office
Cleaning Available
Professional Work
At Prices Beating
The Competition!
B & B Builders
For More Information
Call Shelley Fullam,
Director
508 867-6434
Weekends also!
298 WANTED TO BUY
Like us on Facebook
Now Scheduling
Interiors
Make Your Home
Beautiful for the
Holidays
******************
Joe Simpson
(508)765-1155
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
Thank you for your
business
**************
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
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505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
510
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS
510
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS
Apt Manager/
HandyPerson
East Brookfield
Southbridge
Southbridge
Southbridge
For Lease or Sale
4000 sq ft
Twin Office Suite
First Floor
New Framed Building
Mega parking, zoned
industrial, unpartitioned,
Can build to suite
for Rent
private bathroom , AC,
Electric included
Worcester St
Southbridge
Ashland Ave
Southbridge
in existing
industrial complex
Apartment
3/4 bedroom
third floor
$950/Month
Part-Time
Needed for 6 family in
Webster
Must be self-motivated
Duties include mowing
snowblowing, painting
cleaning, etc in exchange
for reduced rent on 2
bedroom w/office
3 bedrooms. 2nd floor
Gas Heat, Large Rooms
Washer/Dryer hook-ups
off-street parking, large yard
References
Call 508 943-8864
NORTH
BROOKFIELD
SOUTHBRIDGE
27 Grove Street
3 rooms, 1st floor
$550.00
961 Main Street
CHARLTON
2 bedroom
$175/week
DUDLEY
2 bedroom
$165/week
SOUTHBRIDGE
2 bedroom
$195/week
includes utilities
SOUTHBRIDGE
3 bedroom
$800/month
All are newly remodeled,
carpeted, stove &
refrigerator included.
Section 8 Approved.
No Pets Allowed
Security Deposit &
References Required
$825/month
First & Last
508 867-2564
16 Ballard Court
SOUTHBRIDGE
both newly renovated
Washer/dryer hook-up
Off-street parking
No pets
References and
security deposit required
508-867-7404
186 Hamilton Street
North Brookfield
2 bedroom apartment.
Heat/hot water included.
Hardwood floors, stove,
refrigerator, trash pickup,
elevator, secure entry,
on-site laundry, A/C, parking.
Non-smoking, no pets.
DOUGLAS
3 bedroom apartment
first floor
$850/Month
Please Call:
508-868-7184
DUDLEY
River Mill
Village
Nice 2 bedroom apartment
Thompson, CT
WEBSTER
Affordable
3 BR Townhouse
Call: 508-943-1593
after 6pm
Or: 774-230-7640
DUDLEY
2-bedrooms
Off-street parking
No pets
No smoking
$600/monthly plus utilities
Call 401-624-3897
Webster
5 room apartment
in good neighborhood
No Pets
Call for details
508 943-2585
W/D Hook-ups
& On-Site Laundry
Ample Parking
Spacious Floor Plans
Near-by Park &
Library
Close to I395, RT12
Must Income Qualify
Voucher Holders
Welcome
1983 Ford 351
Windsor Rebuilt trans
and transfer case
$350
1952 Chevy Power
Train
$350
1987 GMC Parts
Nice chrome front
bumper, heater core,
misc.
Rebuilt 260 V8, new
automatic transmission,
floors and interior. New dual
exhaust, paint and chrome
good.
$8,400 OBO
Will consider trades and cash
Call Chuck:
508-248-5928
Southbridge
2 bedroom basement
apartment. Laundromat on
premises, clean, new
cabinets, refrigerator &
stove included, wall-to-wall
carpet, off-street parking,
near shopping.
$775/Month
References
Text or Call:
508-335-8878
SOUTHBRIDGE
3-bedroom apartment
2nd floor
Newly renovated
Nice area
Off-street parking
No pets/No smoking
1st/last/security
774-230-2092
Southbridge
First Floor
6-Room, 3 Bedrooms
Newly Renovated,
Hardwood Floors I
Washer/Dryer Hookups,
Gas Heat, Porch, Yard,
Quiet Street
No pets
Spacious 3 bedroom
apartment. Antique
hardwood floors
washer/dryer hookup
Beautiful apartment
$850
725 AUTOMOBILES
$6,900 OBO
Call: 860-774-1891
before 9pm
1976 MGB
Roadster
Convertible
Exterior bodywork newly
redone, 85,000 miles, comes
with cover.
$5,000 OBO
Call: 508-414-7574
$8,500 OBO
Call: 508-278-6219
After 5pm
1986 Camaro Z28
305 V8, 700R4 overdrive
transmission w/shift kit.
83K miles, recent paint,
new tires, newer brakes,
T-tops. Runs well, needs
TLC, good driver.
$3,850
BEAUTIFUL 1993 RED
SEDAN DEVILLE
CADILLAC
61,000 original miles
Excellent condition 1 owner
Always garaged, V8,
Front wheel drive, 4-door
A must see!
Paid $28,200 new
$8,500 firm
Call 508-234-9955
Downtown Location
1-bedroom apartment
New appliances
Washer/dryer hookups
Awesome roof deck
Off-street parking
1st and last
$700/month
Call 508-341-8971
Very Attractive One Bedroom
Apartment. Centrally
Located, Hardwood Floors,
Modern Kitchen/Bath.
Completely Furnished With
Appliances & Furniture.
Central Air & Parking.
Safe & Quiet Building.
$150/Week
Utilities, Very Low,
But Separate.
($500 Security)
508-248-6687
Spencer
Attractive One orTwoBedroom Apartment,
Appliances,
W/D Hookup Available
Modern, Bright,
Quiet Country Setting.
Directly Off Route 9.
Visit Our Website
www.spencercondos.com
SOUTHBRIDGE
Large 2-bedroom apartment.
1st floor, newly renovated
and deleaded.
Washer/dryer hook-ups,
Enclosed porch.
Great neighborhood.
$750/month plus utilities
First/last/security deposit
and credit checks
No pets
508-347-7433
Southbridge
2 Bedroom Units
Starting At $783!!
3 bedroom Units
Starting at $865!!
EHO
Must Income
Qualify.
No Pets
1991 Mercury
Colony Park
Station Wagon
Burgundy leather interior,
burgundy faux wood exterior.
75,000 original miles, great
condition, needs new battery.
$2,200
Call: 508-478-8538
1997 MERCURY
SABLE
4 door, tan
132,000 miles
300V6
Runs excellent
4 new tires, battery
$1,200 or best offer
Call 508-713-3066 or
508-779-0194
1999 Volvo
V70 Wagon
Turbo, Auto, Leather
Runs, Check Engine Light
On. Needs Electrical Work
To Pass Emissions.
Good Engine, Drive Train
& Body Parts.
$1,200
Call: 860-974-1801
2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING
CONVERTIBLE
95,000 miles
Many updates, new tires,
new alt, new battery
Good condition
$3,200
Call 508-949-2270
2000 DODGE
NEON
Southbridge
New 2 bedroom
apartment. Off-street
parking. No Pets.
2 Bedroom:
$775/Month
First & Security
Call: 508-765-5852
STURBRIDGE
Newly redecorated 3BR
apartment, excellent location,
stove and refrigerator
included, w/d hookups
available
1st and last month’s
rent required
$1000 per month
Immediate availability
in existing
industrial complex
$1,300/month
$400.00 per month
plus first and last month
Call 508 867-7555
Second Floor
Office Space
Single Suite
Service Pets Only
First/Last/Security
References
$20 Application Fee
508-765-5542
WOODSTOCK, CT
Private Bathroom w/shower,
Heat, AC, Electric included.
Worcester St Southbridge in
existing industrial complex
WEBSTER
$500/month
508 769-5988
Double Burial Plot
1 Bedroom
3rd floor Apartment
$525/month
Option for 1325 sq ft
industrial bay
same location
Appliances, 6 family building
laundry in basement,
off street parking, No Pets,
First, Last & Security.
Southbridge
PROFESSIONAL
SPACE
Please Call
(508)987-1595
508-864-6285
For Rent
98 Hamilton Street
(Left Hand Side)
WEBSTER
Prospect
Estates
1 & 2 Bedroom
Apartments.
Now Available:
Historical Buildings
Must Income Qualify
SECTION 8
CERTIFICATES
WELCOME
Call
(508)943-9567
Formerly
Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser
First Floor, Good Visibility!
Parking
900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft.
508-320-9075
Southbridge
Main Street
Prime Location,
High Visibility, Retail Store,
750 sq ft
$740.00/mo
Rear Main St Location
Low Visibility
1100 sq ft
546 CEMETERY LOTS
Includes bronze marker in
Hillsboro memorial Gardens
Brandon, Florida 33511
Call: 774-289-3622
Worcester County
Memorial Park
Paxton, MA
One lot with 2 grave sites
$2,500.00 or best offer
Call Tom at
978-790-8226
550 MOBILE HOMES
For sale by
motivated owner:
Sturbridge, MA
5 Room updated fully
applianced clean, mobile
home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath,
large kitchen and living
room. 4 season sun porch,
lots of storage, central air,
2 large electrified sheds (1
insulated) Nice private yard
with patio screen house,
mature plantings plus more!
$400/mo
DRASTICALLY
REDUCED!!
plus park share
9am - 3pm
508 765-5995
Call for more details:
860-315-7122
2000
Honda Civic EX
2009 Chevy
Colorado 4x4LT
1977
Harley FXE
2005 Honda
VTX 1300
Automatic-All Power
Recent Tires & Exhaust
New Battery, Power Sunroof
Runs Great, Good Condition
Black w/grey interior, 77,000
miles, well maintained, bed
cover & factory liner. Selling
truck w/Fisher Homesteader
plow in perfect condition.
Many upgrades and extras
3.5” Open Primary,
Wide Glide, Arlen Ness
chrome swing arm,
180 rear tire, etc, etc
6,600 miles, new battery,
harley saddle bag, turn
key and go!
Truck&Plow
$18,750
Truck w/out plow
$16,800
$5,000 OBO
Call: 860-974-9811
2001 CHEVY
BLAZER
Call:508-987-3975
White with black interior
4 wheel drive
90,353 miles
$4500 or BO
One owner
Call 774-551-6245
Classic
1984- 500 SEL
Mercedes Benz
4 door sedan, 134,000
miles, very good condition.
2004 Pontiac GTO
Best Offer
Torrid red with black leather
interior, 5.7L LS1 V8,
automatic transmission,
73,000 miles.
Call for more information:
Asking $10,900
Call: 508-949-1816
2005 Ford Crown
Victoria XL Sport
Excellent condition, leather
power seats, moon roof,
multi-CD player, digital display. Fully loaded: detailed.
service records, available.
$7,495
Call: 508-478-7577
Silver, 4 door, 74,000 miles.
In excellent condition,
one owner!
2004 BMW Z4
$7,995
Black with red interior,
2.5L engine, 21,000 miles
Call: 774-217-8057
2008 Nissan Versa
Hatchback
or email:
ctaylor8057@gmail.com
508-867-2774
732 SPORTS UTILITY
2004 Land Rover
Freelander
78K miles. Extremely well
maintained, clean Carfax.
Sport leather interior, faux
wood grain console, AWD,
tow hitch, cargo area with
privacy canopy.
$11,400
Call 508-846-0986
WOMAN’S 21 SPD,
26” BIKE
Excellent condition
Asking $225 (negotiable)
Call 860-779-9097
740 MOTORCYCLES
1996 HARLEY
DAVIDSON
883 SPORTSTER
Low miles
$4,000
774-402-4624
1994 Honda 300EX
Quad
5 speed with reverse. New
tires, in great condition. Must
see to appreciate.
$1,500 OBO
Call: 508-885-9963
2 Motorcycles
For Sale
2007 Roadstar
WarriorMetallic Gray, VERY LOW
MILES, Samson Ground
Pounders, Very Clean.
$7,000 OBO
2008 Yamaha
FZ6600CC, Royal Blue, VERY
LOW MILES, Very Clean,
Slider Guards.
$5,200 OBO
$6,000 OBO
1998 Honda 1100
Tourer
With trailer, excellent
condition, new battery,
front brakes & tires.
$6,000 OBO
2005 Harley
Davidson
Fat Boy
Anniversary Edition
10,250 miles, a lot of
chrome, drag bars,
Super G carb
$13,500 OBO
Call: 508-340-7950
Sturbridge
Small 55+ park,
only 12 units:
Recently renovated mobile
home. New windows, paint
plumbing, insulation, slider
door. Walking distance to
everything. Near Old
Sturbridge Village.
Priced for quick sale!!
$17,900
Monthly Fee $220
617-799-1379
575 VACATION RENTALS
Fort Meyers Beach
1 bedroom cottage, fully
equipped, across street from
beautiful beach. Clean, quiet,
close to all attractions.
$4,400 Jan. & Feb.
2 month rental
Off season rates from
$350 weekly
239-463-3369
727-204-4457
Time Share
For Rent
Marriott Beach
Place Towers
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Available
January 12 - 19
Across the street from
the ocean
2 bedroom/2 bath unit
$1300.00
508 885-3868
WELLS, MAINE
Village By the Sea
2 bedroom/2 bath condo.
Pool complex, with
jacuzzi, exercise room,
outdoor pool, in-unit laundry,
A/C, cable.
Summer Rentals
$875 Weekly
CALL FOR DAILY RATE
(508)429-7568
MOTORCYCLE
2004 Yamaha
V Star 1100
Classic
Excellent condition, must be
seen to be appreciated.
Like new, well kept
Asking $5,000
Call: 508-347-5179
or
774-230-5924
with trailer
Call: 860-923-9067
2007-2009
Yamaha VStar
1300 Stock Seat
$200
Call: 774-230-7158
BMW
MOTORCYCLE
1997 R85OR T2K
New tires, hard bags,
tank bag.
$3,500
OR will trade for 2-wheel
drive pickup of equal value
Call Joe at:
860-315-7181
Call: 908-242-2016
or email:
ledford.l@gmail.com
Asking $28,000
508-867-8736
$3,800
EHO
$1500
Call 508 949-1320
For Sale By Owner
Fully Furnished, New Porch
Addition, Also Nice Shed &
Great Place For A Garden.
On Beautiful Lot Near
Swimming Pool.
Located At Highview
Campground In
West Brookfield.
Begin Camping 4/15-10/15
RENT TO OWN
4BD/1BA updated ranch
w/bonus room
in quiet cul-de-sac
Let your good work history
take the place of your
not so good credit.
Call for details
508-826-6580
Call Joe at 508-867-8881
4 doors, automatic,
cassette player, tan
113k miles
In great shape
and just inspected
$2,600
Call 617-448-6889
$16,500
508-282-2884
CHARLTON
Nugget Drive
Worcester St
Southbridge
Colonial Heights Plaza,
West Brookfield
500 sq ft
Park Model
Mobile Home
525 HOUSES FOR RENT
3-bedroom house for rent
on Lake Bunggee.
Year-round access to
boating, fishing, swimming
$1400.00
Call 860-234-6939
Marcy Street
Call 508-434-0485
$600/month
508 769-5988
3-4 bedroom house with
deck and view of pond
Refrigerator, dishwasher,
hardwood floor in
livingroom, newly painted
OFFICE SPACE
FOR RENT
SOUTHBRIDGE
First/Last/Security
Preferred
14’ ground level door
(1) exterior loading dock,
(1) interior loading dock
gas heat (not included)
NORTH VILLAGE
Heat And Hot Water
Is Included.
$735/Month
Plus Utilities
Industrial Bay
1325 sq ft
Webster
Large Renovated Four
Bedroom Apartment. New
Kitchen & Bath.
Section 8 Welcome
Washer/Dryer Hookups.
Small Pet OK
$925/Month
First & Last
Call 781-492-7707
Spacious Two Bedroom
Off-Street Parking
Applianced
Washer/DryerHookups
Yard,Quiet Neighborhood.
No Smoking
$190,000
508 769-5988
$500/month
508 769-5988
Apartment for Rent
1966 Dodge Dart
2 door sedan, automatic 6,
third owner, 92,000 miles,
well maintained, solid excellent paint. Fun cruiser
Call Dan:
860-208-9707
1963 Ford
Fairlane 500
508-765-5542
Call: 774-258-0147
Call: 508-892-8481
720 CLASSICS
Service Pets Only
W/D Hookups,
Stove/Refrigerator.
First/Last/Security,
References.
$20 Application Fee
$800/Month
First & Last
Call (508)764-2293
V8, 4-speed, too many new
parts to list! Nice cruising
car, includes custom fit car
cover, color black.
$300 OBO
Call: 508-278-0810
2 bedroom, 3rd floor
$650/month no utilities
Southbridge
1978 Firebird
Formula
700 series New ‘08. Used
one season. Fits Ford SD
1999-2007 shortbed
94 East Main Street
rivermillvillage@
winnco.com
Chevy 283 & 327
crankshafts
LEER FIBERGLASS
TONNEAU COVER
2 bedroom
$775/Month with heat
and hot water
$850/Month
617-281-0831
Large Three Bedroom
Apartment, Nice Location.
Separate Utilities.
705 AUTO ACCESSORIES
3 bedroom
$850/Month
Call Today
(860)923-3919
Southbridge
700 AUTOMOTIVE
Available Now
28 Spring Street
3 large rooms
2nd floor
$600.00
North Brookfield
Garage for rent
$785/Month
First and last required
Call Nick: 508-380-8922
Call 774-289-1714
Prices start at $845/month.
Includes heat, hot water,
A/C, pool, fitness center
& children’s program.
Off street parking.
Call (508)476-3777
Call: 508-320-2175
2-bedroom, 4-room
apartment, third floor.
Includes electricity, gas heat,
hot water,
one off-street parking space.
4 bedroom townhouse
$950/Month
$875/Month
508-867-4277
Duncan Block
Apartments
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom
Apartments Available
Has been remodeled and
Section 8 is welcomed
Apartment For Rent
Central Street
550 MOBILE HOMES
MID SEASON DEAL
2006 Suzuki
Boulevard
Grey, VL800K, great bike,
mint condition, under 2,200
miles (always garaged).
Shield, saddle bags, and
sissy bar.
$5,500
Must See!
Call: 774-329-9160
745 RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES
1997 35’
Holiday
Vacationer
Chevy 454 engine, 58,000
miles, (6) Michelin tires,
queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan
7.0 generator, backup
camera, (2) new batteries,
hydraulic leveling jacks,
many extras,
excellent condition.
$18,000
Call: 508-892-4102
2007
MOTORHOME
31 ft. Class “C”
Itasca Impulse
11.5 ft. slideout queen bed
Owners are
non-smokers/
have no pets
Only 14,136 miles
Many extras!
Asking $58,000.00
Serious buyers call
508-320-2944
DECEMBER 05, 2012
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
760 VANS/TRUCKS
760 VANS/TRUCKS
1994 Damon
Escaper 32’ Fifth
Wheel Camper
1998 Dutchman
Hardtop Pop-Up
Camper
1987 Chevy Pickup
1992 GMC
Diesel Truck
Great condition, real clean!
New tires, custom order
deluxe queen size bed
and microwave.
Everything works!
Model 1002XS, King &
Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front
storage compartment,
canopy, many extras.
$5,000
Call: 508-335-2747
1998 30’ Cavalier
Gulf Stream
Trailer
With screen room,
seasonal use at
campgrounds.
$5,500 will negotiate
Call: 860-923-2445
$2,695 OBO
Call: 860-935-5228
LAKESIDE
RV RESORT
Own RV lot
for less than renting
Developers final phase
All Lots 50% off
Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool,
Activity Center
508 989-8165
6in. lift, completely rebuilt,
383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots
of new parts. Awesome
monster truck. Great for
mud runnin!!
Serious Inquiries Only
$3,500 OBRO
Call Neal: 508-612-5658
or: 508-488-0566
1997 Dodge
Dakota
Extended Cab
2 wheel drive, dark green
58,000 miles, 5 speed
standard transmission,
good condition.
$2,395. or BO
Call: 508-713-3066
or 508-779-0194
UPS Truck-Style,
Aluminum Grumman Body,
Shelves. Rebuilt
Transmission/Motor,
New Fuel Tank, Radiator,
Steering Box. Dual Wheels,
11’ Area Behind Seats
Excellent Condition
14,100GVWR
Call 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
2001 Dodge 2500
Pickup, 4 wheel drive,
automatic, single cab with 8”
body, V-8, new snow tires,
fisher plow ready.
$4,500
Call: 860-974-1801
760 VANS/TRUCKS
765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
1500, Z71 off road
package. Extended cab,
Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new
Mastercraft tires.
224,000 miles
Call: 774-922-2098
2002 White
Chevy Van
Express 2500
Best Offer
Call: 774-482-0408
767 VEHICLES WANTED
767 VEHICLES WANTED
Vehicle Needed
2002 GMC
Sierra SLT
$6,000 OBO
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Michigan
Backhoe
Payloader
Diesel, Runs Good
$9997
Chevy Box Truck
UPS-Style
$3500
John Deere
Skidloader
Needs Motor Work
Let’s Talk, Make
An Offer!
Call (508)347-7300
Elderly woman looking for
donated vehicle. Even if it is
in need of minor repairs.
Does not need to pass
inspection if it is a minor fix.
We Buy Junk
Cars
Call: 774-230-2564
Vehicle Needed!!
If anyone has a car that
runs and can get a sticker
and they want to donate it
to an old man that needs a
car to get to the stores.
Let him know he may be
willing to give you something for the car.
Call Us At:
774-230-8586
$$$
Here is his number!!
Call: 508-764-0594
Auto Technology for Seniors That Can
Help Them Stay Independent
BY KEITH GRIFFIN
Seniors, as a group, are great
about regulating their driving.
They know when the time has
come to stop driving at certain
times because of their limitations.
However, there are products on
the market, some in new cars, one
available for any used car, that
could help extend the length of
time seniors can extend their
mobile independence. These technologies will make them less
prone to mishaps.
The best technology right now is
an aftermarket device called
MobilEye. This Bluetooth connected device makes a smartphone an advanced driver safety
device. A camera attaches to your
windshield, while your phone sits
on a dash-mount. It reads traffic
signs (to track speeding); turns
high beams on and off; tells you
when you’re drifting from your
lane; and delivers a warning 2.7
seconds before a forward collision
(including pedestrians). From
$749 with installation required;
mobileye.com
Ford has three great technologies for seniors: active park assist,
hands-free tailgate, and capless
fuel fillers.
The innovative active park
assist technology – an affordable
option on the Ford Focus,
Explorer, Escape, Flex, Lincoln
MKS and Lincoln MKT – uses an
ultrasonic-based sensing system
and electric power-assisted steering to position the vehicle for parallel parking, calculate the optimal steering angle and quickly
steer the vehicle into a parking
spot.
You basically push a button,
keep your foot hovering near the
brake, and the car does the rest.
It’s an amazing technology that
just obliterates the need to learn
how to parallel park.
The technology seniors will
Auto Review
probably use more is the handsfree tailgate. With your key fob in
your pocket or purse, you walk to
the rear and kick your foot under
the bumper. The rear taillights
blink and the tailgate opens.
There’s no need to put down packages to push a button on either the
gate or your key fob.
Here’s something else to look for
in a car that’s offered by but is not
excluse to Ford: capless fuel
fillers. Ford offers them as part of
its Easy Fuel system. Basically,
you open your fuel door and stick
the nozzle in. There are no caps to
twist off and then put back on
incorrectly – sometimes causing
your check engine light to come
on. There are protections in place
so foreign matter can’t easily get
in the fuel system (and your gas
can’t easily be siphoned out).
No more smelly gas hands and
it’s a godsend for people with
arthritic hands. Other models
besides Ford with capless fuel
fillers are the , and .
Another great technology is
cross-traffic alert. It’s available on
some Volvos, Buicks, Lincolns,
and, of course, Fords. Its simplicity is beautiful. Basically, if you’re
backing out between two vehicles,
The 2013 Ford Escape comes with an optional hands-free liftgate that operates by simply waving your foot
under the rear bumper with the keyfob in your pocket.
say at the mall, and can’t see, the
sensors detect if a driver is barreling down on you. It works
amazingly well. You’ll be glad you
have it any time you back out of a
difficult parking space.
Another good technology to consider is OnStar FMV, which
means For My Vehicle. It’s the
aftermarket product for GM’s popular OnStar. OnStar FMV offers
the key features that have made
OnStar’s “ìblue button”î an icon,
including
automatic
crash
response, turn-by-turn navigation, stolen vehicle location assistance, one-button access to emergency and roadside services, and
hands-free calling, including
Bluetooth connectivity.
The hands-free calling is good
for those seniors who may not
carry a cell phone. GM sells a
package of prepaid minutes. Of
course, it’s also good for seniors
who may not be comfortable with
Bluetooth technology.
OnStar FMV is offered in the
United States through Best Buy
and other consumer electronic
retail outlets. The mirror is priced
at $299, plus installation (expected
to cost between $50 and $100).
Subscriptions will adhere to the
traditional OnStar service plans
starting at $18.95 a month or $199 a
year.
The 2013 Nissan Altima is another senior friendly vehicle. It offers
active understeer control. It’s a
technology that helps you when
you drive too fast through a cor-
ner. OK, maybe it’s not intended
directly for senior drivers, but it
does immensely help drivers who
have diminished reaction times.
It’s a great safety technology that
you will seldom notice working.
With active understeer control,
the Altima turns as the driver
intends, making it easier for the
driver – whether in dry, wet or
snowy conditions. Active understeer control is designed primarily for everyday operation rather
than emergency evasive maneuvers but it’s going to make anybody a better driver in difficult situations.
However, the hands-down best
technology on the Altima is its
NASA inspired “zero gravity”
seats. They are designed to help
reduce the fatigue experienced
during long commutes or extended road trip. Trust me – they work.
In a couple hundred miles of driving around Nashville, Tenn.,
during a media introduction, no
fatigue was detected. Climbing
back into a regular seat was a lamentable experience. You won’t
notice how good the seats are on a
test drive until getting back into
your own car.
Town-to-Town Classifieds
1-800-536-5836 • 508-765 6940 •
OnStar is now available for most used cars on the road. The pioneer in mobile assistance makes a great gift
for senior drivers.
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Automatic 4WD with only 40K Miles! This is the ultimate machine! Beautiful tan leather
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6,900
66K Miles manual transmission and its a CONVERTIBLE!! 5 speed manual transmission, alloy wheels,
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This is one RARE vehicle and it is in MINT condition! 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with only 32K Miles!
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249 per mo.
$
$
2007
Nissan
Murano S
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steering wheel controls, alloys, perfect crossover vehicle
2008 Jeep
Grand
Cherokee
Laredo
299 per mo.
$
21K Miles! This car is almost Brand New! Power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, cruise control, tilt steering wheel,
AMAZING GAS MILEAGE! AM/FM/CD/Aux and USB for your Ipod or
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299 per mo.
62K Miles! Heated seats, power windows, power locks, power
mirrors, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, cruise, AC, rear
defrost, power pedals, tilt steering wheel and much more!
299 per mo.
299 per mo.
2009
Nissan
Maxima
3.5 SV
349 per mo.
$
47K miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AM/FM/In dash 6
Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 Player, dual climate controls, power driver
seat, alloy wheels, sunroof, steering wheel controls (audio and cruise) and
much more! This is one sporty car!
Quad Cab with only 36K Miles! 4 Door, 4x4, fog lamps, alloy wheels, bed
liner, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, AM/FM/CD/Aux
for your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls
(audio and cruise), this truck has an awesome feature...A rear back up
camera in the rear view mirror and much more!
$
$
399 per mo.
2009
Acura
MDX
449 per mo.
489 per mo
$
4 Matic with only 40K Miles! What a BEAUTIFUL MACHINE! Sunroof, leather,
power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power seats, heated seats, AC, rear
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a direct connect, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power tilt and
telescopic steering wheel and so much more! Luxury at its BEST!
alloys, power windows, powerlocks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,
low miles, fog lights, wood grain, cruise, tilt, dual climate control
2006
Toyota
Tundra
329 per mo.
329 per mo.
$
SR5 quad cab 4x4 with only 89K Miles! Power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, power rear window, AM/FM/CD player,
alloy wheels, bed liner, tow package, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls,
steering wheel controls (audio and cruise) and much much more!
2007
GMC Yukon
Denali XL
2009
Infiniti
G37x
399 per mo.
$
389 per mo.
$
9K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, AWD,
Leather, sunroof, heated seats, power seats, memory driver seats,
Navigation, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, alloy
wheels, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power tilt steering
wheel and much more!
4x4 Loaded with only 66K Miles! This vehicle is LOADED! Leather, 3rd
Row, heated seats, power memory seats, DVD with rear entertainment,
alloy wheels, fog lamps, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,
AC, rear defrost, side steps, dual climate controls, AM/FM/CD/Aux for
your Ipod or Mp3 player and so much more!
2012
Toyota
Tacoma
2012
Chevrolet
Silverado
1500 LS
399 per mo.
$
Only 11K Miles! This is the ultimate truck! Power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, rear back up camera that displays in the rear view mirror, bed liner, black rims, cruise controls, tilt steering wheel and so much
more! This truck is practically brand new!
449 per mo.
$
6K Miles! This truck is practically BRAND NEW! Power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, AC, AM/FM/CD/aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, extended cab
with the half doors and a full back seat with power rear windows!
2010
Merecedes
Benz C-Class
C300Sport
2008
Chevrolet
Silverado
3500 HD 4x4
449 per mo.
459 per mo.
469 per mo
$
$
Only 41K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,
power seats, memory seats, heated seats, alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD/Aux for Only 53K Miles! Running boards, sprayed bed liner, alloy wheels, power winyour Ipod or Mp3 player Navigation, cruise controls, tilt steering wheel, sunroof,
steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), dual climate controls and so much dows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, tow package, AM/FM/CD Navigation,
Rear back up camera, Bluetooth Audio system! This is one MINT Truck!
more! The Mercedes Benz E class is very luxurious!
2010 Nissan
Armada
Titanium
4 Matic with only 34K Miles! What a BEAUTIFUL MACHINE! Sunroof, leather, power windows, power
locks, power mirrors, power seats, heated seats, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD,
Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player with a direct connect, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth),
power tilt and telescopic steering wheel and so much more! Luxury at its BEST!
2010
Merecedes
Benz GL
Class GL450
2011
Toyota
Tundra 4WD
499 per mo.
$
Only 55K Miles! Alloy wheels, running boards, fog lamps, roof racks, sunroof, DVD
Player, rear back up camera, Leather, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,
AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/In dash 6 disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 3rd
row seating, plenty of cargo room, tow package, fog lamps, power 3rd row seating,
rear air controls, power pedals, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio,
cruise, bluetooth), dual climate controls and much more!
Coupe with only 46K Miles! Alloy wheels, power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, sunroof, steering wheel controls (audio
and cruise), tilt steering wheel, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3
player and much more!
$
70K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, 3rd
row seating, alloy wheels, roof rack, cruise control, tilt steering wheel,
AM/FM/CD player and so much more! This is one great SUV! 2011
Volkswagen Jetta with only 33K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power
mirrors, AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, front wheel drive, automatic.
$
529 per mo.
5.7 L V8 IForce quad cab 4x4 TRD Rock Warrior Edition! Only 19K Miles!
Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, special oversize alloy
wheels, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, non slam
rear door, cruise, tilt steering wheel and much more! This is a rare truck!
$
508.832.8886
599 per mo
AWD with only 41K Miles! This is a BEAUTIFUL LUXURY SUV! Full front sunroof, navigation,
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2009
Nissan
Altima
2.5 S
299 per mo.
$
2008
Nissan
Pathfinder S
$
2010
Merecedes
Benz C-Class
C300Sport
45K Miles! Beautiful Maroon color! Automatic, sport shifter, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, automatic lights, AC, rear defrost,
AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and much more!
299 per mo.
2008
Mercedes-Benz
E-Class E350
Luxury 3.5L
$
289 per mo.
$
$
399 per mo.
4x4 with only 19K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,
rear defrost, 3rd Row seating, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, cruise, rear air controls, heated mirrors
2010
Nissan
Altima 2.5 S
2011
Chevrolet
Impala LT
379 per mo.
$
2010
Toyota
Highlander
AWD with only 37K Miles! 3rd Row for 7 Passenger! Leather! Sunroof!
Heated Seats! Power seats! AM/FM/In Dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or
Mp3 player/USB/Satellite capable, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, dual climate controls, fog lamps, steering
wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth) and much more!
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269 per mo.
33K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear
defrost, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls
(audio), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 4 cylinder automatic which is GREAT on GAS!
289 per mo.
5 Door Hatchback! Like New with only 35K Miles! Sunroof, Power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, leather, alloy wheels, fog lamps, dual climate controls, tilt
steering wheel, cruise control, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, Sync), sport
shifter, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, phone hook up through bluetooth with
Microsoft Sync and much more!
2009
Toyota
Tacoma
2008 Dodge
Ram 1500
SLT
Big Horn 5.7 Hemi 4x4 Bumble Bee Edition! Only 41K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear power sliding windows, full
quad cab, running boards, alloy wheels, matching yellow toneau cover with
spoiler, tow package, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 4x4
$
$
48K Miles! AWD! SXT! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,
rear defrost, plenty of storage throughout the vehicle, AM/FM/CD/Aux
for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Air conditioned glove compartment that acts
as a cooler, cruise control, tilt steering wheel and so much more!
$
2012
Ford Focus
SEL
2009 Dodge
Journey
SXT
$
3 TO
CHOOSE
40K Miles! Automatic, 4 cylinder, power windows, power locks, power
mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel
controls (cruise and audio), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or mp3 player,
roof racks and much more!
$
2011
Ford Fusion
SE
35K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear
defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by
Microsoft Sync, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, steering wheel con-
$
$
2011
Chevrolet
Cruze LS
249 per mo.
2010
Toyota
Camry LE
249 per mo.
249 per mo.
45K Miles! Leather, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear
defrost, dual climate controls, heated seats, power seats, AM/FM/CD/Aux for
your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by a Bose Stereo system, sport shifter,
sunroof, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), tilt
steering wheel, cruise control and so much more!
$
2009
Honda
Accord LX-P
289 per mo.
286 per mo.
2011
Hyundai
Elantra GLS
PZEV
only 31K Miles! Beautiful White exterior with a very clean tan interior!
Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering 24K Miles! What a great vehicle and its practically brand new! Power
wheel, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tilt
steering wheel, cruise controls, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise,
Ipod or Mp3 player, Automatic 4 cylinder and much more!
bluetooth) and so much more!
2009
Nissan
Altima 2.5 SL
$
Only 35K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,
rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, front wheel
drive, 4 cylinder which is great on Gas!
249 per mo.
2007
Toyota
Camry SE
66K Miles! Leather, sunroof, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,
AC, rear defrost, power seat, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD player/Aux for your
Ipod or Mp3 player, Tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise) and much more!
199 per mo.
$
$
239 per mo.
71K Miles! Leather, sunroof, Navigation, heated seats, AM/FM/CD/Aux
for your Ipod or Mp3 player, AC, rear defrost, power windows, power
locks, power mirrors, power seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls,
steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), and so much more!
2007 Nissan
Sentra
2.0S
2009 Honda
Accord
LX-S
$
2010 Kia
Optima LX
Only 14K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power
mirrors, AM/FM/CD/
GTS Automatic with only 89K Miles! Power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tilt steering wheel, cruise
controls, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), sunroof
and so much more!
2007
Toyota
Camry SE
$
Fully loaded, all multi-climate control, sport and sport
plus pkg., wood dash, end wheel, mint condition.
Fully serviced by Porsche and ready to go!
199 per mo
199 per mo.
2006
Chevrolet
TrailBlazer LT
74,999
$
$
140K miles! This is one great vehicle that is in fantastic condition! Come 78K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,
in today to check it out and get a great deal! Leather, sunroof, power win- tilt steering wheel, cruise control, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD player and so
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steering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), alloy wheels,
AM/FM/CD player and so much more!
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2008
Mitsubishi
Lancer GTS
2005
Buick
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2003
BMW 3 Series
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2010
Porsche
Panamera 4S
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Friday, December 7, 2012
HOLIDAY IDEAS
Holiday Toy Shopping Tips
A toy that combines tech and creative play can be fun for a good long time.
(NAPS)
When buying a toy or book for a child, the key is to find one that’s a good fit for your child’s level of development.
Choosing The Right Books
And Toys For Children
This Holiday Season
SELECTING TOYS
(NAPS)
Finding the toy or book that’s right for
your child may be easier than you realize.
The key is to find one that is a good fit for the
child’s level of development.
To help, here are some tips from Dr. Jody
LeVos, Learning Designer at LeapFrog:
SELECTING BOOKS
• For Babies and Toddlers: For this age
group, books must be durable. Board books
and books made with plastic or washable
cloth allow the inevitable book-in-mouth
occurrence. Colorful illustrations with highcontrast images appeal to this age group,
and it’s not surprising that so many books
for this age feature images of faces—babies
love them. Finally, it’s helpful to find books
that prompt participation.
• For Preschoolers: At this age, children
are learning about their feelings, preferences and roles through their experiences
with family and friends. Look for books
about everyday life and childlike characters.
Choose books on academic subjects to help
prepare your child for school.
• For Kindergartners And First Graders:
Look for a book that builds on your child’s
interests and passions. Digital reading experiences are perfect for this age range, such as
LeapFrog’s Tag Reading System.
•
For Babies and Toddlers: At one
year, find play experiences that foster curiosity about objects and environments. Move on
to toys that explore basic academic skills
such as colors and shapes. Also, introduce
more sophisticated playthings such as foam
puzzles and blocks, clay and dough.
• For Preschoolers: Find toys that consist
of multiple parts that can be grouped in various ways, such as blocks that differ in
shape, size and color, and games that require
turn-taking.
• For Kindergartners: Find toys that
require some setup or construction, and
games that involve multiple steps. Books,
maps, puzzles and figurines can support
children’s growing interests, foster questions and deepen their appreciation for their
favorite topics.
• For First Graders: Look for toys that
require symbol use, such as letters, numbers
and icons with instructions, and educational
video games, such as those available for
LeapFrog’s LeapPad2 and LeapsterGS.
LeapFrog is a leader in educational entertainment for kids and the recipient of more
than 1,200 industry and parent awards.
To find books and toys that follow these
guidelines, visit www.leapfrog.com/besttoys.
Spread The Joy
New York Pop artist Kenny Scharf has designed the labels for a new line
of skin care products that benefit a children’s charity.
(NAPS)
This holiday season, you
can enhance and revitalize
your skin while joining a
great artist helping children
in need.
Pop artist Kenny Scharf
has designed the labels for
the 4th Annual Limited
Edition Creme de Corps
Holiday
Collection
by
Kiehl’s Since 1851. In the
United States, the skin care
company will donate 100 percent of the collection’s net
profits to support RxArt, a
nonprofit national organization committed to fostering
artistic expression and
awareness in young patients
through contemporary art
in pediatric hospitals.
“Kiehl’s is providing a
vehicle to share my beliefs,
bringing attention to worthwhile causes around the
world,”
said
Scharf.
“Together, we are making a
difference one bottle of
Creme de Corps at a time.”
Of RxArt, he says, “The
work they do is inspiring.
I’m flattered to be in the
company of their existing
list of creative partners.”
Kiehl’s Limited Edition
Creme de Corps Holiday
Collection includes Creme
de Corps hydrating body
moisturizer, Creme de Corps
Soy Milk & Honey Whipped
Body Butter and a Limited
Edition
Kenny
Scharf
Exclusive
“Squirt”
Collectible. Each “Squirt” is
individually numbered and
has a signed certificate of
authenticity.
Learn more about the
Creme de Corps Holiday Gift
Collection by Kiehl’s Since
1851 and Kenny Scharf at
www.kiehls.com/HolidayGifts-Scharf-Collection.
Getting that perfect holiday
toy can be easier said than
done. By dedicating some
time in advance, you can buy
toys that are meaningful but
also provide added play experiences for months to come.
To make holiday toy shopping easier, it is important to
determine the play value that
toys will provide (from techy
to nurturing), define your
budget before you hit the mall
or Internet, and start early, as
many must-have items are
sure to be hard to find as the
holidays get closer.
Jim Silver, toy expert and
editor
in
chief
of
TimetoPlayMag. com, says
that having a well-chosen
variety of toys helps children
use different play skills and
styles. “It is important to
understand what your kids
want and how they play in
order to create a balanced
play experience as they
grow.”
To make your holiday toy
shopping easier, here are a
few tips to consider:
1.
Think long term:
Some toys are all about the
“wow and now” and are likely
to be tossed aside once the
novelty wears off. To extend
the play span of toys, look for
items that have play extensions beyond the box. This
can include accessories that
add on to the main toy, online
content that adds to the story-
telling, or multipurpose toys
that add value. For example,
Barbie Photo Fashion Doll is
not only a doll but also a digital camera. This integration
of toy with technology serves
as a smart investment, providing the child with a toy
that has multiple uses.
2.
Set your budget:
Decide whether you want to
buy one big, impressive gift
and a few stocking stuffers or
several moderately priced
gifts. If you have children of
similar ages, consider if a
single, costly gift can be
shared. Shared playtime
makes for great childhood
memories while encouraging
cooperation. With millions of
households owning iPads,
toys that are integrated with
iPad apps can be an affordable way to encourage family
play and leverage the household’s existing tablet. Using
apps for iPad, new Hot
Wheels Apptivity Cars turn
1:64 scale Hot Wheels cars
into tiny game controllers,
blending physical and digital
play into one. The app is free
to download, and in addition
to the Hot Wheels Apptivity
apps, there are offerings for
boys and girls of all ages,
including
Fisher-Price,
Monster High and popular
leading apps and entertainment properties such as Cut
The Rope, Fruit Ninja, WWE
and Batman.
3.
Balance is key: It’s
important when selecting a
toy to take into consideration
the age of the child for whom
you are purchasing it. Add
variety by giving some hightech toys complemented by
basic toys, such as dolls and
cars. The ability for kids to
role-play and create their own
stories with toys and play sets
should not be underestimated. Toys like the new Monster
High High School allow kids
to use Monster High content
as a starting point to build
and create their very own stories with the dolls and accessories. Allowing kids to generate their own stories helps
foster creativity and imagination.
4.
Start early: If you
can make your shopping list
early and buy a few key gifts
ahead of the rush, you’ll give
yourself more time to enjoy
the season, focus on selecting
just the right items and not
miss some of the popular toys
sure to fly off shelves. To
understand more about a
toy’s function and appropriateness, visit its manufacturer’s website for product
descriptions and demonstrations.
With a little research and
planning,
the
presents
opened will not only bring
smiles during the holidays,
but fun and enduring playtime for months to come.
Cancer, Art, Family And A
Duck Inspire Holiday Cheer
(NAPS)
In 2009, at the tender age of 14, Monica
Sandoval was diagnosed with leukemia. You
might think that enduring chemo–therapy,
radiation, two bone marrow transplants and
hair loss would have gotten her down. But you
couldn’t be more wrong. Cancer has given
Monica and her family a new mission—to
teach people about the importance of family
and friends when cancer strikes.
Together, the Sandoval family has battled
leukemia as one would an uninvited guest.
They didn’t crumble in the face of the adversary; they stood tall and embarked on what
they knew would be a long, arduous journey,
with optimism and determination. In May,
Monica’s little brother Cody, only 9 years old,
donated bone marrow to his sister for the second time. Like her guardian, he hopes his gift
will expel the intruder and restore his sister’s
health.
This joyful, determined, energetic teenager
from Winder, Georgia, has a passion for life.
She also loves art and cheering up her friends.
She enjoys roaming the halls of the Aflac
Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta—a reluctant
home away from home but one with warm
arms and a big heart—finding little ones who
are battling cancer and plying her theatrical
makeup skills to turn them into princesses or
pirates. Monica’s goal is to inject joy into what
might otherwise be a tough day. She has
organized mock proms and impromptu celebrations for other cancer patients. In short,
her altruistic spirit makes other kids feel
beautiful.
Cancer is always challenging Monica, but it
doesn’t know who it is dealing with. Monica
recently earned her green belt in tae kwon do
and proudly boasts that she will kick cancer’s
butt. Last year, the Georgia chapter of the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for
Patients campaign made her its 2011 State
Hero, honoring her commitment to helping
others overcome cancer.
So it is only fitting that when Aflac asked
cancer patients to design the 2012 annual
A limited-edition plush holiday version of a wellknown duck is being used to raise money to fight
children’s cancer.
Holiday Duck it selected Monica’s design.
This special limited-edition plush holiday version of the Aflac duck is the first-ever patientdesigned Aflac duck. “I am proud that my
design was selected to be sold in Macy’s stores
across
the
nation
and
at
www.Aflacholidayduck.com,” said Monica. “I
am even prouder to know that the proceeds
will go to help support children battling cancer across the country.”
This very special collector’s item is available in six- and 10-inch versions and costs $10
and $15, respectively. Most importantly, all the
proceeds go to fight children’s cancer. Since
2001, the Aflac Holiday Duck has raised more
than $3 million for many hospitals across the
nation. It has raised as many spirits along the
way.
Friday, December 7, 2012
• THE EXPRESS • 3
HOLIDAY IDEAS
Your Kids Can Be The Stars Of Their Own Storybooks
(NAPS)
For the holidays or any occasion, you can give the kids you
care about a truly precious present: the gift of the love of reading.
Why Reading
According to the experts on
learning at the National
Education Association, the more
time children spend reading, the
better they do in school.
Making It Personal
One good way to encourage
kids to read is to give them
books about themselves. Here’s
how: You simply go to
MyChronicleBooks.com
and
browse the books and other
items available (growth charts
and lunchboxes are very popular). You can search by age, gender or type of gift. Preview the
products right on the screen.
Then fill out a form describing
the child, answering questions
about his or her name, city, birthdate, friends, favorite color and
so on. Then, if you like, you can
write a special note and add a
photo to the dedication page. It’s
that easy.
Your child will be the star of a
story featuring award-winning
and best-selling authors and
illustrators. The book or other
gift— growth charts, lunchboxes, place mats, stationery and
wall decor are also available—
will be custom-made by
MyChronicleBooks and shipped
within two weeks.
More Reading Ideas
Further steps that can help
include:
•
Read aloud to your little ones—the earlier you start,
the better. Even a baby can see
pictures, listen to your voice and
turn pages—and even a child
old enough to read to himself
will enjoy the time together. You
can also take turns reading
aloud.
•
Make reading time a
special one without the distractions of TV or telephones.
•
Show them how much
you enjoy reading. Have lots of
newspapers, books and magazines around.
•
Create a special reading place for your child. A few
cushions and a good lamp in a
quiet corner may be all you
need.
•
Visit the library frequently and get them library
cards as soon as you can. Have a
small celebration when your
child gets that first library card.
Learn More
To create a personalized book
and get more information, visit
www.mychroniclebooks.com.
Wrapping It Right
A little ingenuity can help you save big this holiday season.
Unique Ways To Save
(NAPS)
The economic picture may be brightening, but many consumers are still feeling
the challenges from the past few years and
planning ahead to save money. That means
they’ll look for sales and use coupons. In
addition, some will think outside the
“money-saving box” this holiday shopping
season.
One unconventional savings strategy
that shoppers plan to try when buying
gifts will be haggling over prices. In fact, a
recent survey found that more than four
in 10 are likely to consider haggling as a
tactic to save money on holiday shopping
this year. Seven percent said it’s very likely they will haggle.
If haggling isn’t quite your style, there
are a variety of other ways you can save
major money this shopping season:
• Dollar stores: When most items at a
dollar store are $1, you’re guaranteed to
save more money than if you purchased
similar items at a different store, especially if you’re on the hunt for inexpensive
stocking stuffers. Keep quality in mind
when you’re selecting gifts, though, to
ensure they are safe and intact.
• Garage sales: It may take some effort,
but there are inexpensive treasures to be
found at garage sales that can round out
your holiday shopping. Join the one-quarter of U.S. adults who said they would consider shopping at garage sales this holiday
season and you might come across some
hidden gems. Get started by checking
community boards and neighborhood
newsletters or look online to figure out
when people near you are hosting a garage
sale.
• Pawnshops: Fifteen percent of U.S.
adults will consider shopping at pawnshops to save serious cash this holiday season. Jewelry, DVDs and tools are just a few
of the great buys to be had but keep expectations to a minimum. Understand that all
the items are used and may not be of the
highest quality.
• Follow up-to-the-minute coupons:
Coupons have long been a traditional
money-saving method, but keeping track
of all the offers, daily deals and specials
happening can seem overwhelming.
Fortunately, with CouponCabin.com’s
Newsflash, all the latest and greatest deals
are posted constantly, so you’ll never miss
a coupon again. You’ll always be among
the first to know about the best coupons
available so you can save as much money
as pos–sible. You can find it at
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By Tresa Erickson
Use what you have
Pull out the boxes of decorations from your
attic, unpack them, spread everything out on the
floor and select a theme from what—s there. See a
lot of vintage decorations? How about a retro
theme? See a lot red and gold? How about a red
and gold theme? See a lot of reindeer? How about
a reindeer theme? Once you have a theme in
mind, you can set aside the items that will bring it
to life.
Remember less is more
When it comes to holiday décor, less can be
more. To save on costs, restrict your decorating to
the rooms you use the most. Think about all of the
areas guests would frequent if you were to have a
party and focus your efforts there. Go sparingly in
the kitchen and bathrooms to avoid interfering
with the business that takes place there. You
don—t want to have maneuver around a lot of
garland to whip up a batch of cookies or brush
your teeth.
(NAPS)
Once you’ve found the perfect presents for everyone on
your list, you can have fun
wrapping and decorating the
packages. Here are hints on
how:
1.
Gather your materials and lay them out on a
clean, flat work surface. Make
sure you have enough space,
then roll out enough wrapping paper to fit around the
entire gift with a few extra
inches left over. Remember to
remove the price tag from the
gift before wrapping it.
2.
Measure the package
and cut the paper to size. Put
the gift face down in the middle of the paper. Bring the
paper from the long side of
the box, up to the middle of
Gifts From The Heart
By Tresa Erickson
A Lot With A Little
The bells are ringing, signaling the start of
another holiday season, and the itch to decorate is
setting in. You could buy all new decorations, but
what—s the point with all of the stuff in your
attic. Wouldn—t you rather cut some corners with
the decorations and put whatever you save
toward your gift budget? You can do a lot with a
little. Here—s how.
A better environment for generations to come is easier to achieve when
you use recyclable paper.
Shop at home
Look to carry out the theme in the rooms of
your choice with the items you have on hand. Use
what you set aside earlier and supplement it with
items you find around the house. If you are going
for a rustic theme, for example, grab some
pinecones from your yard, spray paint them gold
and stack a few of them with some ornaments in
a bowl on the fireplace mantel. Attach some ribbon to whatever pinecones are left and hang them
on your tree. Remove your plaid throw from the
back of the sofa, wrap it around the base of your
Christmas tree, and voila, your theme is all set.
Get crafty
You may discover you still need something in
spite of all of the reusing and repurposing. Before
you go out and buy it, try making it first. Need a
new wreath? String some ornaments together and
add a bow and hanger. Need some new stockings? Make some from scraps of fabric and felt.
Need some new garland? Try strands of ribbon or
strings of popcorn and cranberries.
Look for bargains
Occasionally you may have to buy something
new. Shop around for the best deals. Check out
consignment shops and flea markets. Look for
sales and coupons. Take advantage of whatever
offers are available to keep costs low.
Follow these cost-cutting strategies, and you—
re sure to save a bundle on your holiday decorating, perhaps even enough for a gift for you.
Wouldn—t that be nice?
the package. Pull both sides
tightly so the paper hugs the
package smoothly. Tape it
closed.
3.
Turn the package so
the open end is facing you.
Fold the right and left edges,
pushing the sides in next to
the box, to form flaps.
4.
Fold the top flap
down to the box, pull tightly
and tape. Fold the bottom flap
up tightly and tape. Repeat on
the other side.
5.
Now, decorate the
package. You can paste on
silk flowers, tinsel, candy
canes, old greeting cards, pictures cut from magazines,
pinecones, jingle bells or tiny
toys to make the box even
more intriguing.
You give a gift to the environment as well as the recipient when you use paper-based
packaging for your presents.
Paper and paperboard can be
reused and recycled and are
made from a sustainable,
renewable and recyclable
resource.
Consider this: Last year
alone, 52.7 million tons, or
66.8 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S., were recovered for recycling—a record!
Every ton of paper recovered
saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. In addition, paper
is made from a renewable
re?source—trees that are sustainably grown, managed and
harvested. U.S. forests and
forest products offset 10 percent of annual U.S. carbon
dioxide emissions. That’s like
removing 108 million cars
from the roads each year.
Paper-based packaging is
also easy to ship.
Learn more about the benefits of paper-based packaging
by visiting www.theresponsiblepackage.
com
and
www.paperrecycles.org.
The
holidays
have
arrived. Let the shopping
begin! And so it begins’ the
days and days of shopping
on end for the perfect gift
for each and every person
on your list. You’re all
gung-ho at first with the
best of intentions, but as
the days whittle down and
you realize you haven’t gotten very far on your list, the
goal of purchasing the perfect gift flies out the door
and almost anything will
do. What a pity! We’ve all
been there, done that, but
this year, it doesn’t have to
be that way. You can change
your stripes, start shopping
early and get the perfect gift
for everyone on your list.
Here are some pointers.
Less is more When it
comes gift giving, more is
not always best. You don’t
have to break the bank and
buy the recipient everything they ask for. One or
two gifts of THEIR choosing will suffice. That’s rightTHEIR choosing. It is a gift
for them, not you, so buy
what they ask for, and if they
didn’t make any requests,
buy what suits their needs
and wants, not yours.
Budget matters There is
no need to go deep into debt
with your holiday shopping.
If the recipient has a request
out of your price range, find
someone to split the cost with
or find another gift to buy.
The recipient will understand, and if they don’t, oh
well. It’s your bottom line.
You don’t want to be paying
for something for someone
else long into the new year.
Selectivity is key Don’t
buy the first thing you come
across. Take the time to shop
around and check out the
merchandise. Make sure the
gift you choose meets the
recipient’s qualifications and
will last for a long time.
Should additional services or
products be offered,
consider them carefully.
The extended warranty
may not be as beneficial
as the accessories package.
Presentation
counts The right gift
will mean little with
sloppy
packaging.
Select a nice gift wrap
or bag, wrap the gift
with care and attach a
bow or ribbon and a gift
tag. Got a gift card
instead? Purchase a
card, envelope or gift
bag or box to put it in.
Prove to the recipient
that you took the time to
make the presentation
of the gift attractivewhatever it may be.
Delivery is everything Find a good time
to deliver the gift when
the recipient will be
able to appreciate it.
This could be at lunch, a
party or an after-hours
gathering. If you can’t
find a convenient time, do not
despair. Just drop the gift off
and tell the recipient to enjoy!
Finding the perfect gift
takes work. Put forth the
effort, and it will not go unnoticed. When all is said and
done, the gifts that have been
hand selected and wrapped
with care will be the ones
remembered! Those are the
gifts from the heart after all.
4 • THE EXPRESS •
Friday, December 7, 2012
EXPRESS
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