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BY KEVIN FLANDERSNEWS STAFF WRITER

STURBRIDGE — Everyyear Leane Hammond ridesin the Pan-Mass Challenge,she wears a T-shirt display-ing the names of severalcancer survivors and peoplewho lost their battles withthe disease.

Sadly, her T-shirt for the2012 PMC will bear thename of her friend andneighbor, Rich Korzec, whodied of esophageal cancerin April. Hammond and herfamily met Korzec whenthey moved into theirCherrybrook Circle home 13years ago, and they consid-ered him to be a greatfriend.

“We were very close to

him. It was a shock when hewas first diagnosed, andbecause it was such anaggressive cancer, he didn’thave long,” said Hammond,who will be riding in her16th PMC in August.

Korzec was diagnosedwith esophageal cancer inOctober 2011 and died sixmonths later, leaving behinda wife and son. Hammondremembers him fondly,especially when she trainsfor the PMC on her bike. Sheunderstands just how diffi-cult it is for families to lose aloved one to cancer, and sheis looking forward to honor-ing more cancer survivorsand victims with her T-shirtthis year.

“My husband has the

shirts printed up each year.I always have the names ofthose who died from canceron the top and survivors onthe bottom,” addedHammond, who wears thestandard event-issued PMCshirt on the first day of theride and her specializedtribute shirt on the secondday.

Setting aside severalhours to train for the ride isusually a challenge forHammond, who tries to bal-ance her work schedule as anurse at UMass MemorialMedical Center inWorcester and her familytime.

“I try to ride about 700

Please Read RIDER, page A7

BY KEVIN FLANDERSNEWS STAFF WRITER

BRIMFIELD — Fewbands enjoy much successduring their first fewshows, but Tides of Timehas proven to be an excep-tion to the rule.

Despite the current mem-bers of the progressive rockand metal band only per-forming in a handful ofshows prior to the recentBattle of the Bands inHartford, Conn., they man-aged to win the competi-tion. The band consists offive local men who metwhile studying music atHolyoke CommunityCollege, including MikeySplaine, of Brimfield, whogrew up in Holland andattended TantasquaRegional High School.

“HCC is one of the onlycommunity colleges accred-ited for a music program,so we are all formallytrained and understandmusic at a scholarly level,”said Splaine, who joined the

band in February as avocalist because their pre-vious singer moved toSweden.

Splaine and his fellowband members never imag-ined they would come closeto winning the Battle of theBands. They were shockedupon learning that they’dbeen selected as the win-ners.

“We didn’t expect too

much because we knew thebands involved were verygood. It was pretty wild toend up placing first, and wedefinitely knew we havesomething good goinghere,” Splaine added.

The honors keep on com-ing for Tides of Time,which has taken no timewhatsoever to impress the

‘We have something good going here’‘TIDES OF TIME’ OPENS AT HARTFORD HOT SPOT

AN ICY SURPRISEDavid Dore photo

SOUTHBRIDGE — After several days of heat, thunderstormscame rolling into town last Wednesday, July 18, bringing withthem torrential rain, and nearly quarter-sized hail. Luckily, thehail only lasted for about 10 minutes, but several pieces wereleft behind to pick up for examination.

High school principal job in turmoilELY RESUBMITTING ADMINISTRATION PLAN,

WON’T OFFER BISHOP TOP JOB

BY GUS STEEVESNEWS STAFF WRITER

SOUTHBRIDGE — The saga of the mid-dle/high school took a new twistWednesday, July 18, as inaccurate rumorsthat Principal William Bishop had been ter-minated flew around town.

The reality is more complex.In short, he’s still principal, but might

not have a job to go to when the new schoolopens this fall.

“I am going to recommend, as I have inthe past, that we create a new [administra-

tive] configuration at the middle/highschool,” Superintendent Eric Ely said. “Ihaven’t fired anybody.”

He’s referring to a plan the SchoolCommittee tabled without ever voting on itback in December. Ely wants to have allstaff in both schools answer to one princi-pal and one vice-principal or “dean ofinstruction,” while having separate assis-tant principals or “deans of students” han-dling the building management and disci-

‘I’m going to do it until I can’t do it anymore’Eric Ely William BishopPlease Read SCHOOL, page A7

BY GUS STEEVESNEWS STAFF WRITER

SOUTHBRIDGE —Around 50 people turnedout to air their concernsand questions regardingthe school district’s turn-around process Wednesday,July 18.

Many of them revolved

around special educationand communication issues,leading resident BrentAbrahamson to summarizeat the end by saying,“People aren’t being com-municated with andthey’re not going to take itanymore.”

The forum was essential-

ly run by Nadine Bonda,Southbridge’s monitorfrom the state Departmentof Elementary andSecondary Education, whosaid she was seeking par-ents’ views of how the dis-trict’s various efforts havebeen “playing out in yourworld” to counter-balance

the official data she gets.Since being named monitorabout a year ago, she hasbeen tracking the district’sprogress toward imple-menting the numerousparts of its acceleratedimprovement plan (eventhough the plan is techni-cally still awaiting

approval).“One of the things that’s

different this year is howthe [DESE] is approachinghelping these districtsimprove,” she said, notingthe agency appointed aplan manager (Michael

DESE gets earful about school turnaround at forum

Please Read DESE, page A8

STURBRIDGE PMC RIDER REMEMBERING

NEIGHBOR, FRIEND THIS YEAR

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Tides of Time opened for Hoobastank at the Webster Theater inHartford, Conn., on Saturday, July 21.

Please Read BAND, page A7

Kevin Flanders photo

Leane Hammond shows a photo of her late friend and neighbor RichKorzec. She will ride in his memory during the Pan Mass Challengenext month.

Fall clinic to focus on livestock emergencyDUDLEY — It’s the middle of the night and the call

comes into the fire department — barn fire with live-stock inside. The first of the responders arrive on thescene and there is smoke flowing from the barn with thesound of scared frantic animals coming from inside. Theresponders put on their full gear: helmet, oxygen maskand tank, jacket, pants and boots, unknowingly trans-forming into a horse’s worst nightmare. He enters theburning building ready to risk his life in order to rescueanything living inside. He approaches the first horsethat is rearing up and kicking out; the responder hasnever been this close to a horse never mind a frantic onewith kicking legs. What is he suppose to do now?

The Green Valley Farmers 4-H Club of Dudley is excit-ed to announce their 2012 community service project.They will be raising $2,000 to cover the cost of providing

MSPCA Livestock Emergency & Disaster Training to40 First Responders.

Fire Departments from the Massachusetts towns ofCharlton, Dudley, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge andWebster as well as the Connecticut towns of Quinebaug,

Putnam, Thompson, and Woodstock have each beeninvited to send four responders toparticipate in the training to beheld on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. Theparticipating responders will

receive the training and lunch on both days at no cost tothem or the fire departments.

Since the club is located on the state line and townsoften provide mutual aid to each other during emergen-cies, the 4- Hers wanted to reach out to the larger com-munity. After the 2011 Tornadoes the club thought itwould be great to have more responders trained in live-stock rescue.

MSPCA will be bringing along “Lucky”. “Lucky” is afull-size rubber horse that is used to teach the respon-ders how to harness a downed animal for a slide board orchopper

harness. “Lucky” also helps to educate the respondersjust how large and heavy horses and livestock animalsare. When there is a down animal or a barn fire theresponders should know how to approach the animalsproperly to minimize risk to both responder and animal.

Any monetary donations are welcomed and appreciat-ed. Checks can be made out to the Green Valley Farmers4-H Club, 217 Dudley-Southbridge Road, Dudley, MA

01571 with the note area stating CS 2012. Any moniesraised beyond the cost of hosting the training will bedonated to the MSPCAand& Tufts Livestock Hospital.

The club can be reached [email protected].

If you are interested in joining or learning more aboutMassachusetts 4-H please visit www.mass4h.org formore information.

SOUTHBRIDGE — Tickets arenow available for Gateway PlayersTheatre, Inc. summer production of“Willy Wonka”, the Newley-Bricusseadaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Charlieand the Chocolate Factory.”

This musical features music,dance and a story sure to delight allages. Performances will be held Aug.17-19 at Southbridge High School, 25Cole Ave., Southbridge. Show timesare Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 forunder 18 and over 60. Call 508-764-4531 for tickets or more information.There is a $2 discount per ticketuntil Aug. 16 for tickets purchased

through the box office.“Willy Wonka” is Gateway

Players’ summer family musical,directed by Bill Guy, assisted by JoniMetras. Barbara Day is producer,Kiel Krommer is music director,with Joni Metras as choreographerand Allen Adams as stage manager.The cast includes adults and chil-dren from Southbridge and sur-rounding towns, includingWorcester, Holland, Leicester,Dudley, Charlton, Sturbridge and theBrookfields. The cast of 60 includesCharlie and his family and friends,Willy Wonka and the Candyman,golden-ticket winners, news media,Oompa-Loompas and squirrels — all

singing and dancing their way intothe hearts of all.

This is the 37th season of GatewayPlayers Theatre, Inc. This all-volun-teer community theater group isknown for bringing quality enter-tainment to the area, encouragingand developing local talent, and sup-porting community projects. Theyjust performed the melodrama, “DKMolar, the Devious Dentist- orThere’s Gold in Them Thar Teeth,”as part of the Southbridge Concertson the Common Series. Located onthe grounds of the historicQuinebaug Valley Center for theArts and Humanities, new membersare always welcome.

Charlton, Oxford residents charged with B&EAUBURN — On Monday, July 9, at approximately 6:45 p.m., offi-

cers of the Auburn Police Department responded to CVS, 676Southbridge Street, Auburn, for a breaking and entering into amotor vehicle that was in progress.

Three suspects took the victim’s purse, cellular phone and thenfled to the rear of the building. The crime was witnessed by off dutyAuburn Police Sergeant Kenneth Charlton. When the officersarrived, all three suspects were located, apprehended and subse-quently arrested.

The suspects were positively identified as Zachary Adams, 19, of79 Brookfield Road, Charlton, charged with breaking and enteringdaytime for felony and larceny over $250; Jared T. Forand, 19, of 79

Brookfield Road,Charlton, chargedwith breaking andentering daytime forfelony and larcenyover $250; andEdmond Pelletier, 17,of 37 CummingsRoad, North Oxford,charged with break-ing and entering day-time for felony andlarceny over $250.

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IN AND AROUND TOWNBY AMANDA COLLINS

STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER

CHARLTON — Looking forsome inexpensive summer funwith the kids?

Don’t forget that the libraryoffers free or discounted passesto numerous museums, zoos,and other destinations inMassachusetts and beyond.

From free admission to theHiggins Armory Museum inWorcester, to significant sav-ings at the famous MysticAquarium in Connecticut,there are plenty of passes tokeep you and the kids busy allsummer long.

Some passes need to bechecked out and returned, andsome need to be reserved inadvance. Stop by the library orcheck their website, charltonli-brary.org, for all the details.

CONNECT TO TOWN WATER

Residents wishing to connectto town water can start theprocess by contacting the Waterand Sewer Commission.Residents need to pick up andfill out a water application,which is available at the WasteWater Treatment Plant at 8 AWorcester Road, or in the build-ing inspection office at TownHall.

For more information on the

water lines and to see if yourhome is ready to connect tothem, call the Water and SewerCommission Monday throughThursday between 7:30 a.m. and3:30 p.m. and Fridays between7:30 a.m. and noon at (08) 248-4953.

GIVE YOUR FAVORITETEACHER AN A.P.P.L.E.

Is there a stellar teacher oroutstanding staff member with-in the Dudley-CharltonRegional School district youfeel deserves some acclaim?Honor them with an A.P.P.L.E.gift to the Dudley-CharltonEducation Foundation in theirname.

A.P.P.L.E. (Acknowledgementand Praise for Partners andLeaders in Education) dona-tions can be made in anyamount, and are tax-deductible.The teacher, administrator,staff member or volunteer youhonor will receive a certificateand get recognition on theDCEF’s website.

The DCEF provides fundingfor educational opportunitiesoutside of the district’s budget.More information about thefoundation and the A.P.P.L.E.program and recipients can befound at dcedfoundation.org.

MARITIME MUSIC IN BARN

If you’ve missed any of theMusic in the Barn performanc-es at the Charlton Arts andActivities Center, be sure tomark your calendar for thefinal show of the summerseries, Thursday, Aug. 2.Musician, composer and pho-tographer John Mock will puton a maritime concert experi-ence. “On the Shoreline” willpair Mock’s music with his pho-tography, and will begin at 7p.m.

The CAAC is at 4 Dresser HillRoad.

READY? OK!

The Shepherd Hill RegionalHigh School’s award winningcheerleading team and theircoaches will hold their annualCheer Clinic Monday, July 30through Thursday, Aug, 2.

The $75 four-day clinic is forages 4 and up and will run 1 to 4p.m. at the high school. Kidswill learn cheering and danceroutines and put on a perform-ance for their families at theconclusion.

Contact cheer directorLoretta Andre for more infor-mation or to register at (508)873-7534 or by email at [email protected].

CHPT ANNUAL COMMUNITYYARD SALE

Clear the calendar, SundayAug. 11, so you can spend theday cruising around town andchecking out all the sites sellingtreasures as part the CharltonHeritage Preservation Trust’sannual yard sale. Most siteswill be set up from 8 a.m. to 2p.m.

Stop by the library before-hand to pick up a map of all thetag-sale locations in town.

DOG SAFETY WORKSHOPS

Whether you have a dog ornot, there’s something to learnat the FOCAS/Pack of PawsDog Safety Workshop series,which kicks off Thursday, July26, with the program DoggoneSafe.

The series will focus not onlyon your own pooch, but offertips on safety for kids andadults around other people’spets. Attend any or all of theworkshops, which will go intoSeptember, for just a $5 dona-tion.

More information is atfocascharlton.org.

Amanda Collins may bereached at 508-909-4132, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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STURBRIDGE — OnWednesday, July 18, thelatest episode ofGourmet Grannies at theSturbridge Senior Centerfeatured one of the tasti-est meals yet – sausageand roasted vegetablesprepared by GraceReppucci. She learnedhow to make the mealfrom her mother, who shedescribed as “roastingvegetables before it waspopular.” Another largeaudience watched asReppucci put togetherthe meal as part of themonthly televised showat the senior center.

Grace Reppucci, right, discusses her recipe for sausage and roasted veg-etables with senior center director Melissa Beauchemin, front left.

On a hot day, seniors are excited to cool down and watch the July episode of Gourmet Grannies.

Above, Reppucci made delicious orange marmaladecookies for dessert. They didn’t last long. At right,Reppucci identifies each component of the recipe.

Quite a few items go into the preparation of sausage and roasted vegetables,including an eggplant, green pepper, red pepper, zucchini, an onion, and a sweetpotato.

Above left, Reppucci ishard at work, explainingeach step of theprocess to guests.Above right, Reppuccicuts the eggplant intolittle chunks. Left,Reppucci serves up por-tions to guests. Right,It is almost time forseniors to enjoy the fin-ished product.

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The investment world can be complex— so you may not want to navigate italone.

But when it comes to getting professionaladvice, you certainly have an abundance ofchoices. How can you know whichapproach is right for you?

The answer depends, toa large extent, on how youchoose to work with aqualified financial advisor— someone with the train-ing and experience to helpyou work toward yourfinancial goals. When youwork with a financial advi-sor, he or she will analyzeyour financial situation —your income, currentassets, family status andshort- and long-terminvestment goals, such ashelping pay for your chil-dren’s (or grandchildren’s)

college education and attaining a comfort-able retirement.

You can choose different ways of work-ing with a financial advisor — and a decid-ing factor may be how “hands on” you wantto be with your investment strategy. Toillustrate this concept, let’s look at twocommon ways investors interact withfinancial advisors:

Taking recommendations and makingchoices — After evaluating your financialsituation, goals, risk tolerance and timehorizon, your financial advisor can recom-mend appropriate investments. Over time,your financial advisor will communicatewith you regularly to keep track of changesin your life and to suggest any changes youmay need to make in your portfolio. Ofcourse, you have the final say in acceptingor rejecting these recommendations, whichis why this method is considered a hands-on way to invest.

Investing through a managed account —In this situation, your financial advisorwill help you create, implement and refineyour long-term financial strategy, but themoney managers will make the dailyinvestment decisions, relying on a varietyof criteria pertaining to your situation. Forexample, if your portfolio has become over-weighted in a specific asset class, such asstocks or bonds, and is no longer alignedwith your goals, it may automatically bebrought back into balance.

So which method of investing is betterfor you? There’s really no one right answerfor everyone. If you’re the sort of personwho likes to make all your own decisions,then you might be better off following thehands-on approach with your financialadvisor. On the other hand, if you are par-ticularly busy and just don’t feel you havethe time to be actively involved with day-to-day investment decisions, you might wantto consider a managed account.

In any case, you’ll want to be comfortablewith the method of investing that you’vechosen. So do your homework beforehand.Whether you’re interested in a hands-onrelationship or a hands-off approach, youstill need to interview several financialadvisors to find one who has worked withpeople in your situation and who seemsgenuinely interested in helping you.During these interviews, make sure youunderstand everything related to workingwith a financial advisor — the feesinvolved, the way decisions will be commu-nicated to you if you choose a managedaccount, and so on.

Deciding how you want to invest is yourfirst step in working toward your financialgoals — so make the choice that’s right foryou.

This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward JonesFinancial Advisor. Please contact JeffBurdick, your local Edward Jones Advisorin Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or [email protected].

EDITORIAL

Are you a‘hands-on’investor?

Tri-Valley receives many questionsfrom area seniors, younger peoplewith disabilities and caregivers and

has created this monthly“Help-Line” column to pro-vide some assistance. We arealso available five days aweek to answer individualquestions in person or on thephone. Our website is alsoavailable.

Q: Is dehydration a concern amongthe elderly?

A: Yes. Dehydration among the elderly isa major cause of hospitalizations. Manyinfections in the elderly have been linkedto dehydration and if not diagnosed earlyenough the mortality rate can be as highas 50 percent. One of the factors that cancause loss of fluids is hot and humid sum-mer weather.

Seniors have about 10 percent less fluidcontent in their body than younger adults.When your body doesn’t have enoughwater and electrolytes to carry out normalfunctions, dehydration is a health risk. Ifyour body becomes dehydrated, there is adecrease in total blood volume, whichcauses constriction of blood vessels,resulting in an increase in the heart rate.Without sufficient blood the heart isunable to pump efficiently resulting in adecrease in the amount of blood to thebrain, liver, and kidneys. Eventually thiswill result in multiple organ failure andultimately death.

Dehydration can also be caused by sideeffects from medications, like diureticsand laxatives. Other medical conditions,like high blood sugar, heat exhaustion, andsometimes exercising, can cause dehydra-tion. Some elderly will develop swallowingdisorders which will greatly impact theirintake of fluid. Some may even decreasetheir intake of fluid because of the fear ofincontinence.

The signs of dehydration can be verysimilar to dementia and Alzheimer’ssymptoms, such as confusion, muscleweakness, constipation, sunken eyes,dizziness, pneumonia, low blood pressure,and increased heart rate.

A good way to monitor dehydrationamong the elderly is to monitor their bodyweight on a daily basis. Dehydration ismild if the weight loss is reduced by 2 per-cent; it is severe in case of 5 percent (ormore) loss of body weight.

If an older person shows minor signs ofdehydration, she should be given water todrink, or an electrolyte drink, found infruit juices, sports drinks, milk, and manyfruits and vegetables, like potatoes andavocados. In case of severe dehydration,the person should receive medical help.Some of the complications of dehydrationare kidney failure, coma, shock, elec-trolyte abnormalities, and other heatrelated diseases.

It is recommended that older adultsdrink 8 glasses or water per day. Juicesand soda do not count — just plain drink-ing water. Seniors should choose foods intheir diet that have a high water content,such as fresh fruits, vegetables, watermel-on, yogurt, or Jell-O. They should beencouraged to drink often during the day,even though they do not feel thirsty.

If you believe someone you know may beat risk for dehydration, give them smallamounts of fluid often, write down howmuch the person drinks and eats, andmake sure their room is not too hot orcold, and that the elder is wearing theright kind of clothes for the temperaturein the room.

Dehydration is a preventable illness thatcan be very costly if not treated.

Tri-Valley continues to be ready to assistyou with other questions through its freeinformation & referral HELP-LINE at (508)949-6640 or 1-800-286-6640. You may alsoaccess Tri-Valley by E-mail: [email protected] visit the agency’s website at:www.trivalleyinc.org To connect withservices for elders and their families any-where in Massachusetts call 1-800-AGE-INFO.

Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private non-profitagency providing in-home and communitybased services in 25 Southern WorcesterCounty towns. The agency receives fund-ing from the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts through the ExecutiveOffice of Elder Affairs and Federal finan-cial support under the Older AmericansAct furnished by the CentralMassachusetts Agency on Aging and theMassachusetts Executive Office of ElderAffairs. Funds are also received fromother public and private sources. All dona-tions are welcome and memorials may beestablished. Marilyn L. Travinski is theexecutive director.

Dehydrationin the elderly

To the Editor:To the people of Town of

Wales — The current oneemployee situation at thehighway department is byno means, and not by anystretch of the imagination, asufficient workforce.

To work safely, no manshould work alone whenusing powered equipment,in or around culvert, bodiesof water, tree work, or out onthe streets where traffic isinvolved.

There are also many prob-lems around town that pres-ent hazards that open thetown to liability problems.Collapsed culvert pipes, bro-ken culvert pipes and cul-vert pipes that are rotted andfalling apart. Road flooding,cave-ins and sinkholes arenot only a possibility butwill, in fact, happen, it is justa matter of when. Thesethings happen when thewater that normally flowsthrough pipes, can’t, andwashes away the underlyinggravel/subsurface of theroad. These are not problemsthat should be ignored, orput off for “political” rea-sons. The public safety is atrisk and our liability risks,in my opinion, are high as aresult.

There are also safetyissues with potholes and tallgrass and brush on cornersat stop signs creating blindspots that need to be attend-ed to.

July is the month wherethe mowing and trimming ofbrush on the sides of theroads and corners tradition-ally takes place. It is also thetime that potholes should betaken care of while the sea-son is dry. The culvert pipesneed immediate attentionbefore someone gets hurt orvehicles severely damaged.Considering these things itis impossible to do the workrequired of the department.We cannot split up to workalone for many of the thingsthat need to be done for thosetasks to be done efficientlyand safely. Also the oneemployee currently work-ing, Paul Racicot, will beleaving for a “minimum” oftwo weeks possibly longerfor surgery the first week ofAugust. That will leave theroad commissioner to workalone for the two weeks pre-ceding the Wales 250th cele-bration. Considering thetime, planning and impor-tance of this event to thetown, I feel it is a necessity tohave another man on theworkforce.

The fact that the currentunion negotiations mayextend well beyond themonth of August and it wasindicated that the board isreluctant to hire a full timeunion employee until negoti-ations are complete, then atemporary employee is avery much needed andviable option not only to

accomplish the work thatneeds to be done but moreimportantly for safety rea-sons.

I believe it is in the bestinterest of the town as awhole to have a highwaydepartment that is doing thework the townspeopleexpect, voted for, and arepaying for. The peopledeserve a department that isfunctioning efficiently andmore importantly “safely.”The vote at the Annual TownMeeting approved a budgetof three people, a road com-missioner, and two depart-ment employees.

The selectmen are ignor-ing that vote by the peoplefor “political” reasons,ignoring the safety of thetowns people and the townsemployees. The selectmenare purposely delaying thehiring of the workforce thepeople deserve and voted tohave.

I am asking for the peopleof the town to contact ourselectmen about this issue sothe highway department canperform the job that it is sup-posed to be doing. Contactthe selectmen at [email protected] orselectmen phone 413-245-7571, ext. 100.

BRUCE CADIEUX

ROAD COMMISSIONER

WALES

Highway department deserves sufficient workforce

To the Editor:Imagine trying to relax

outdoors while a neighbor’slarge industrial compressoris whining loudly until 9:15each night.

Welcome to my neighbor,the Charlton Library.

Nearly 40 percent of thetime the building’s air condi-tioner is operating to coolingan empty library! The airconditioner runs weeklyover 66 hours yet the libraryis open just over 40 hours.The air conditioner and theloud compressor operatefrom 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. each

weekday (the library is noteven open on Fridays!) andfrom 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. onSaturdays. Every holiday,starting with Patriot’s Daythrough Columbus Day, thecompressor emits its high-pitched noise all day,although no one is inside.

Certainly, patrons andstaff of the library need tobe cooled during regularhours during the hot sum-mer days.

If the air conditioner isoperating past closing hoursfor a cleaning person atnight, why don’t they work

before the library opens;same as the Town Hall clean-ing person?

Why is this practiceallowed to continue? Is thereno oversight from our townofficials as taxpayers’monies are wasted? Andshame on the library leader-ship who has little regard fortheir neighbors running aloud compressor longer thanneeded.

I can’t wait until autumn!

KEN GAMACHE

CHARLTON

Library cooling needs to be addressed

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MMOONNDDAAYYJULY 23

HOLLAND — The HollandCongregational Church willhold “Adventures in the BigApple,” a free Vacation BibleSchool, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July23 through July 27 for childrenages 2 through 12. There willalso be a Teen Camp for childrenin grades 7 through 12. To regis-ter early or for more informa-tion, call 413-245-9926.Registrations will be taken atthe door.

TTUUEESSDDAAYYJULY 24

WALES — Come and enjoy apeaceful safe environment toexercise at Norcross WildlifeSanctuary in Wales in a fastpaced guided walk along thetrail system Tuesdays throughFridays throughout July andAugust at 10 a.m. The intent ofthis program is to get out there,get in shape and enjoy nature.Reservations required. Call 1-413-267-9654. This program is notadvised for young children orthe elderly.

STURBRIDGE — There willbe an American Red Cross BloodDrive from 2 – 7 p.m., Tuesday,July 24 at the Publick House, 277Main St., Sturbridge. Free car-ton of Friendly’s ice cream.Register to Win Red Sox Tickets.1-800-RED CROSS.

SOUTHBRIDGE — There willbe a Buddhist meeting at 7 p.m.every Tuesday. Come practice tobreak through constant obsta-cles and sufferings. For moreinformation, call Dan at 617-592-5081 (www.sgi-usa.org).

BRIMFIELD — The secondconcert of the three-week con-cert series will feature localmusicians Rob and JaredAdams performing traditionaland popular tunes together asthe band, New England Weather,from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July24. This program is supported inpart by a grant from theBrimfield Cultural Council, alocal agency which is supportedby the Massachusetts CulturalCouncil, a state agency. In caseof rain, the concerts will bemoved to Hitchcock Academy.

SOUTHBRIDGE — LocalGarden Tour for SouthbridgeGarden Club members at 1 p.m.Tuesday, July 24. We will meet at12:15 p.m. at Country Curtainsin Sturbridge to carpool (weencourage carpooling as park-ing at each garden site is limit-ed) and tour two local gardens,one in Sturbridge and one inSouthbridge. If you have anyquestions or would like tobecome a garden club member,please call 508-765-0981.

WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYYJULY 25

SOUTHBRIDGE — Drop-inmeditation from 6 to 7 p.m. everyWednesday at CatholicCharities, 79 Elm St.,Southbridge. For more informa-tion, call 508-765-5936. Fundedthrough a grant from theGreater Worcester CommunityFoundation.

SOUTHBRIDGE — CatholicCharities and the Tri-Community YMCA are sponsor-ing a Walk for Wellness from 4 to5 p.m. every Wednesday. Meet at4 p.m. at Westville Dam. All agesare welcome.

OXFORD — The NipmuckCoin Collectors Club meets thefourth Wednesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the OxfordSenior Center, 323 Main St.,behind the Oxford Town Hall.Everyone is welcome. For moreinformation about the club orcoins in general, contact DickLisi at 508-410-1332 [email protected].

FFRRIIDDAAYYJULY 27

STURBRIDGE — CommunityBusiness Associates (CBA) net-working/referral group. Meets7:15-8:30 a.m., second and fourthFriday each month in the OliverWight Tavern at Old SturbridgeVillage for networking, businessnews updates and presentations.Business and professional peo-ple interested in southwestWorcester County and vicinityare welcome. Free admissionand coffee. Visit www.communi-tybusinessassociates.org or e-mail [email protected].

AUBURN — Friday NightCruisin’ at the Auburn-WebsterElks Lodge, 754 Southbridge St.(Route 12) Auburn. There will beclassic cars, hot rods, food, colddrinks, raffles, music of the 50’sand 60’s. All donations go to theElks Scholarship Fund. EveryFriday until August 31.

HOLLAND — There will be anAmerican Red Cross BloodDrive from 2 – 7 p.m., Friday,July 27 at the Holland SeniorCenter, 40 Brimfield Road,Holland. Free carton ofFriendly’s ice cream. Register toWin Red Sox Tickets. 1-800-REDCROSS.

SSAATTUURRDDAAYYJULY 28

SOUTHBRIDGE — TheBlessed John Paul II FleaMariet, at the Sacred HeartCampus, 40 Charlton St.,Southbridge, is open from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. every Saturday.Donations accepted onSaturdays and Mondays from9:30 to 1 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 508-765-3701.

CHARLTON CITY — TheCharlton City United MethodistChurch will hold its monthlyCommunity Cafe from noon to 1p.m. Saturday, July 28 inFellowship Hall, 74 Stafford St.,Charlton. This is an ongoingprogram of free lunches thatwill be offered on the lastSaturday of each month. Areyou on a tight budget? Runninglow on funds at the end of themonth? Would you like to fellow-

ship with others? If so, then thisis for you! Please come and joinus in our community outreachendeavor. Donations will beaccepted.

BRIMFIELD — HitchcockFree Academy’s FarmersMarket continues each Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughNov. 17. New vendors alwayswelcome. Visit www.hitchcocka-cademy.org for more informa-tion.

WALES — The Wales BaptistChurch will have a FarmersMarket from 8 a.m. to noonbeginning today and continuingon Saturdays through Oct. 1.Vendors are wanted. If interest-ed, call 413-245-0075 or 413-245-7176.

STURBRIDGE — The HayloftSteppers Square Dance Club, 232Podunk Road, Sturbridge isholding a “Beach Party” danceon Saturday, July 28 from 8 to10:30 p.m. (Early rounds at 7:30p.m.) The caller is Norm Poissonand the cuer is MarilynRivenburg. Admission is $7 perperson. For information on ournext beginner class, call Moe at(508) 867-8036 or Al at (413) 436-7849 or visit www.hayloftstep-pers.org.

SOUTHBRIDGE — TheSecond Chance Animal Shelterwill be offering a free RabiesClinic from 9-11 a.m. Saturday,July 28 at the old Department ofPublic Works Barn on PleasantStreet in Southbridge. If yourpet is not up to date on rabies,here is your chance to do it. Ifyour pet is eligible for a 3-yearvaccination, please bring priorvaccination information. This isfree for the first 400 pets. Dogsmust be on leash and cats mustbe in carriers. Please visit ourwebsite www.secondchanceani-mals.org for more informationon our programs and adoptablepets. Funding is thanks to agrant from the ASPCA.

SSUUNNDDAAYYJULY 29

SOUTHBRIDGE — There willbe a monthly service at 11 a.m.Sunday, July 29 at the NewVision Church, 410 Elm St.,Southbridge. For more informa-tion, contact Pastor Yvette at413-461-5038 or visit www.newvi-sionchurchma.com.

SOUTHBRIDGE — Auditionsfor “The Monkeybar Mafia,”will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 29and July 31 at Gateway PlayersTheatre, 111 Main St.,Southbridge. Auditions willconsist of cold readings fromthe script, improv and singing.Performance dates are October26-28, and November 2-4.Tentative rehearsal schedulewill be Tuesdays andThursdays. For more informa-tion, call 508-764-4531.

SOUTHBRIDGE — TheSouthbridge Concerts on theCommon will be held from 6 to 8p.m. Sundays. Bring your chairsand blankets. The John PenneyBand: contemporary and tradi-tional country music, 50’s & 60’soldies and pop standards willappear on Sunday, July 29.

BRIMFIELD — The Art ofSuccessful Grant Writing: 1-Day

Workshop at Hitchcock FreeAcademy on Sunday, July 29, 9a.m. – 5 p.m. Learn about thegrant writing process and theimportant role it can play ingenerating substantial fundingopportunities. The instructor isKate Angilly, RN, MSN, GrantConsultant, and the fee is $250.For more information [email protected] or visitwww.angillyconsultingser-vices.com.

MMOONNDDAAYYJULY 30

STURBRIDGE — Join theCVS Chamber for its annual out-ing, a traditional New EnglandClambake, from 5 to 8 p.m.August 8 at the Publick HouseHistoric Inn, Main Street,Sturbridge. Begin the eveningwith a cocktail hour at the RedBarn followed by a spectacularclambake buffet with yourchoice of steak, a vegetarianentrée, or lobster! The eveningalso features live entertainment:the bluegrass stylings ofSturbridge’s own “Livestock,”courtesy of our entertainmentsponsor, United Lens Company.Raffles, prizes, and a “Buildyour own StrawberryShortcake” dessert station topoff an amazing feast! All are wel-come. Cost is $50 per person.Tables of 10 can be reserved forthe special rate of $450. Call usto reserve your space at 508-347-2761. RSVP deadline is July 30.

BRIMFIELD — Final Week ofSummer Fun at Hitchcock FreeAcademy. “Summer Fun” wrapsup with its final week: Monday,July 30 – August 3, 9 – 11:50 a.m.,for children ages 3 - 11. This isyour last chance to sign up for a50-minute session of Arts &Crafts, Games, “Children of theWorld” for preschoolers, Design& Create, and/or Tennis (forages 7 – 11). Limited spaces areavailable. The cost is only $15per week for each class. Call 413-245-9977 for more information.

TTUUEESSDDAAYYJULY 31

WALES — Come and enjoy apeaceful safe environment toexercise at Norcross WildlifeSanctuary in Wales at a fastpaced guided walk along thetrail system Tuesdays throughFridays throughout July andAugust at 10 a.m. The intent ofthis program is to get out there,get in shape and enjoy nature.Reservations required. Call 1-413-267-9654. This program is notadvised for young children orthe elderly.

SOUTHBRIDGE – There willbe a Buddhist meeting at 7 p.m.every Tuesday. Come practice tobreak through constant obsta-cles and sufferings. For moreinformation, call Dan at 617-592-5081 (www.sgi-usa.org).

STURBRIDGE — Adult CPRand First Aid certification classwill be held at RehabilitativeResources, Inc., 1 Picker Road,Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9to 11 a.m. followed by First Aidfrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class-es will be taught by certifiedinstructors. (AED training alsoavailable.) Classes are held bi-monthly. Cost is $60 per person(includes both full certifica-

DDEEAARR DDOOCCTTOORR KK:: I keep hearingabout childhood obesity. What can Ido now to make sure my 5- and 7-year-olds learn healthy eatinghabits?

DDEEAARR RREEAADDEERR:: You’ve definitelygot the timing right: Now is the timeto start. Not only can you establishhealthy eat-ing habits,you can alsoinfluence thechemistry ofyour kids’bodies so thatthey are lesslikely to getfat as adults.

All the talk about childhood obesi-ty is not just media hype. The num-ber of children who are overweightor obese is increasing at an alarmingrate. These kids are at much higherrisk for developing serious healthproblems as adults — high bloodpressure, heart disease and Type 2diabetes.

Not only that: They’re even atincreased risk for developing“adult” diseases when they’re stillchildren. One of my nephews whowas obese developed Type 2 diabetes.That condition used to be called“adult onset” diabetes because ittypically affected overweight peopleafter they turned 50. When he gotsick, my nephew was 12.

Good eating habits will help yourkids avoid obesity. Children betweenthe ages of 5 and 10 years typicallyneed between 1,500 and 2,000 calo-ries per day, from a variety ofhealthy foods. An average dayshould look like this:

— Grains (preferably wholegrains): 6 servings

— Vegetables: 2 to 3 servings— Fruits: 2 to 3 servings— Dairy: 2 servings— Meats (mainly poultry and fish),

beans, nuts or eggs: 2 servingsGrowing young children who are

able to eat solid food usually need toeat every two to three hours. In addi-tion to three meals, most childrenneed mid-morning and mid-after-noon snacks. Be sure to offerhealthy snacks:

— Fresh and dried fruits— Vegetables with low-fat dip— Yogurt and low-fat milk— Whole-grain bread, whole-grain

crackers, unsalted whole-wheatpretzels

— Peanut butter, hummus, beandip

By age 5, all children should be fol-lowing the same heart-healthy dietas you. That’s right, by age 5. Youknow the drill:

— Switch to low-fat or nonfat milkand reduced-fat cheese and yogurt.

— Limit fried foods.— Have a wide variety of fruits

and vegetables on hand. Serve themfor snacks rather than cookies,chips, ice cream or other high-fatfoods.

— Avoid soft drinks and othersugar-sweetened drinks. They are amajor contributor to weight gain.

Regular exercise is no less impor-tant than a healthy diet in prevent-ing childhood obesity, and it is alsobeneficial to a child’s overall health.It almost surely reduces the risk forType 2 diabetes, for example.

Finally, don’t forget that youshould eat a healthy diet, too.Besides the clear benefits for yourown health, you will be setting agood example. The adage “Do as Isay, not as I do” holds true. Yourchild is unlikely to reach for carrotsticks if you’re snacking on a bag ofchips.

(Dr. Komaroff is a physician andprofessor at Harvard MedicalSchool. To send questions, go toAskDoctorK.com, or write: AskDoctor K, 10 Shattuck St., SecondFloor, Boston, MA 02115.)

Good eatinghabits learnedearly preventlater obesity

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CALENDARLISTINGS

The arrests and offenses below were list-ed in each town’s police department logs.People charged are innocent until provenguilty in a court of law.

This newspaper will publish dispensa-tions of cases at the request of the accused,with proper documentation.

MONDAY, JULY 16

STURBRIDGE – 8:04 a.m. – Policeresponded to animal complaints onBrookfield Road.

STURBRIDGE – 8:38 a.m. – Policeresponded to an accident involving apedestrian on Route 20.

STURBRIDGE – 11:33 a.m. – LisaSurprenant, 45, of Sturbridge, was arrest-ed on charges of trespassing.

STURBRIDGE – 12:30 p.m. – Policeresponded to an accident that causedproperty damage on Main Street.

STURBRIDGE – 1:47 p.m. – Policeresponded to an accident that causedinjury on Hall Road.

STURBRIDGE – 2:50 p.m. – TylerCalcutt, 17, of Sturbridge, was arrestedon charges of tagging property and con-

spiracy.STURBRIDGE – 10:57 p.m. – Patricia

Prendiville, 23, of Southbridge, wasarrested on warrant related charges.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

STURBRIDGE – 8:14 a.m. – Policeresponded to animal complaints on NewBoston Road.

STURBRIDGE – 8:25 a.m. – Policeresponded to animal complaints on MainStreet.

STURBRIDGE – 10:02 a.m. – Policeresponded to animal complaints on AllenRoad.

STURBRIDGE – 3:53 p.m. – ErikNimmo, 23, of Sturbridge, was arrestedon warrant related charges.

STURBRIDGE – 5:00 p.m. – Policeresponded to traffic control complaintson Route 15.

STURBRIDGE – 8:13 p.m. – ChloeBright, 20, of Sturbridge, was arrested oncharges of disorderly conduct, resistingarrest, and domestic assault and battery.STURBRIDGE – 8:27 p.m. – Policeresponded to traffic control complaintson Breakneck Road.

Wednesday, July 18 STURBRIDGE – 3:08 a.m. – Police inves-

tigated a dispute on South Road.STURBRIDGE – 3:14 a.m. – Police

responded to an accident that causedproperty damage on South Road.

POLICE LOGS

ANTHONY L.KOMAROFF, M.D.

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Friends to hold annual yard saleSTURBRIDGE — The Friends of the

Sturbridge/Fiskdale Senior Center is holding its annualYard Sale on Saturday, August 4. The rain date will beSaturday, August 11.

There will be hot dogs, chips and soda or water for $3.Rental space is available for $15. You must remove any-

thing that hasn’t sold at the end of the day.There will also be a bake sale. The friends would great-

ly appreciate any donations that you would like to make.Please remember, all ingredients must be listed on a cardattached to the bakedgoods as per theboard of health. Theycan be brought to thesenior center until 4p.m. Friday, Aug 3 orFriday, August 10(rain date). If youneed someone to pickthem up, call the sen-ior center at 508-347-7575.

Crafters wanted for Shepherd Hill festivalDUDLEY — Attention crafters. If you would like to

participate in Shepherd Hill Regional High School’s 21stAnnual “Festival of Crafts” on Saturday, Nov. 17, appli-cations are now being taken. There will be over 150crafters. All crafts are homemade by the crafters. Youmay obtain an application by downloading it fromwww.shmpa.org and clicking on the “craft fair” link oryou may call Robyn at 508-248-0710.


plinary concerns for each wing.He said he thinks the committee’snew majority will support it, butit formally has to be resubmittedbecause the panel technicallystarted a “new session” thismonth.

Ely made it clear that Bishop “isstill under contract to be our highschool principal” as of lastWednesday afternoon. But, whenasked directly, he said he wouldn’toffer Bishop the middle/highschool principal’s job if his planpasses. He declined to say why,adding, “I’m not going to discussthat at this point. I’m makingadministrative changes I thinkwill be best for the kids in the dis-trict.”

Ely said he met with Bishopbriefly Wednesday morning to tellhim of his intentions. Bishop didnot return a message left at hishome seeking comment.

If Bishop is out of the running,that leaves neither of the currentprincipals of the middle or highschool in line for the job. WellsPrincipal Amy Allen has beenoffered the job of curriculumdirector recently vacated by JeffZanghi. She said she plans to takeit, but Ely noted she hasn’t yet

signed the contract.Allen, however, declined to com-

ment further because she wasenmeshed in finalizing transitiondetails for the school. She saidshe’d call back later onWednesday, but had not yet doneso before deadline.

Southbridge EducationalAssociation President DavidWilliams said the union “official-ly has no position” on the changebecause it’s an administrativedecision.

Speaking as an individualteacher, he said Zanghi wouldhave been “the most likely candi-date” for the single principal’s job“but he’s gone.” Instead, he saidhe could see giving it, at least onan interim basis, to either highschool Vice Principal Greg Leachor Charlton Street PrincipalBryant Montigny — both of themhave administrative experience inboth the middle and high schools.

It should be real easy to find [aprincipal]. There’s a lot of themout there, Williams said. But thetrouble will be balancing the“more academics-oriented” highschool with the “more kid-orient-ed” middle school; to him, theideal person “needs to beMahatma Gandhi.”

“Personally, I think it’s onebuilding. You have combined

resources and you need somebodywho ultimately is the arbitratorwho says ‘Nope. This is the wayit’s going to be,’” he said. “As ateacher, I’d like to see somebodywho has experience teaching atthis level. It’s difficult when youhave administrators who are tootheory based.”

Whether the panel will approveEly’s plan, however, is uncertain.Vice Chairman Mary EllenPrencipe said she’s a “strong pro-ponent of having one accountabil-ity figure” running the facility,but “others weren’t” and she’s notsure where the two new membersstand.

One of them, Kara Donovan,said she hasn’t even seen the pro-posal yet. She said she’d have tomeet with Ely for details, becauseshe hadn’t attended the Decembermeeting at which it was dis-cussed.

The other, Lauren McLoughlin,is on vacation.

Prencipe said she, Ely andChairman Patricia Woodruff dis-cussed putting it on the agenda forthe next meeting, July 24, butshe’s not sure whether it will be aformal agenda item or come upunder “new business.” UnderRobert’s Rules of Order, the for-mer would allow a vote at thatmeeting, but the latter wouldn’t

without amending the agenda.Back in December, some School

Committee members objected toEly’s administrative plan on thegrounds that it’s being designedas “two separate operating build-ings under one roof,” in ScottLazo’s words. He argued at thattime it was designed that waybecause it was “the single mostwanted” arrangement, allowingsignificant shared space (library,cafeteria, gym) for use by bothschools and the public but alsominimizing the chances of “asixth-grader mingling with a sen-ior in high school.”

He was referring to the floorplan of the building, which hastwo administrative suites, andwas one of those who opposedEly’s plan then. Lazo did notreturn a message seeking com-ment on the current issue.Neither Lazo nor Bishop attendedthe School Building Committeemeeting or the subsequent par-ents’ forum, which were coinci-dentally held Wednesday night,even though both are on the com-mittee.

The issue came up at thatforum, though. Responding to anaudience question, the district’sstate Department of Elementaryand Secondary Education moni-tor Nadine Bonda said the admin-

istrative organization is “a dis-trict decision.” If Southbridgewants one principal for grades 6-12, that person will be the account-able figure for DESE’s purposes. IfSouthbridge wants two princi-pals, DESE will hold them respon-sible for their jurisdictions (thatis, grades 6-8 and 9-12, respective-ly), she said.

“It really doesn’t make any dif-ference what the district decides,”Bonda said.

The job description Ely pro-posed in December clearly statesthe single middle/high schoolprincipal “is responsible for thesupervision of all middle/highschool personnel, either directlyor indirectly” and “reports direct-ly to the Superintendent.” Amongits four pages, it also assigns thatperson with the issues Bonda isconcerned about — “complet[ing]all local, state and federal reports,evaluations and investigations asdeemed necessary in a timely,accurate fashion” and“perform[ing] any an all otherduties prescribed by … the[DESE] or state or federal law.”

Gus Steeves can be reached at508-909-4135 or by e-mail [email protected].

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Hammond originally rode in thePMC with her father-in-law, butover the last four years she has par-ticipated with her friend, CindyLafond, also of Sturbridge. She has

seen and met a lot of interestingand inspirational people during herfirst 15 years, including many can-cer survivors.

“The best part for me is seeing thesurvivors on the routes who comeout there and cheer us on,”Hammond said. “They do a greatjob of encouraging the riders.”

Hammond has been able to meetthe lofty PMC fundraising expecta-tions over the last few years thanksto a group of friends who matchdonations.

“I’m very lucky to have friendswho do that for me,” she said.

Many people wonder how PMC

riders fare during less than perfectweather conditions. In terms ofMother Nature, Hammond has seenit all during her PMC career. If shehad to choose between inclementweather situations, she would pickrain over excessive heat.

“At least rain kind of keeps youcool. The heat just tires you outquicker,” she said.

For more information about thePMC, visit www.pmc.org.

Kevin Flanders can be reached at508-909-4136, or by email at [email protected].

Local band soaring afterBattle of the Bands win

owners of all the venues inwhich they’ve played. After oneof their recent shows inHartford, the owner was soimpressed that he asked theband to open for popular rockband Hoobastank on July 21.

“To be asked to open forHoobastank after only a fewshows was awesome,” saidSplaine, who described the invi-tation as a huge honor for theband.

Splaine and his band matesare practicing particularly hardin anticipation of opening forHoobastank at the WebsterTheater in Hartford. Tickets canbe purchased for the show byvisiting the Webster Theaterwebsite at www.websterthe-ater.com. People of all ages arewelcome, and Splaine is hopingto see some of the band’s localsupporters travel down toHartford.

In terms of future plans, theband is hoping to schedulemany shows in the Worcesterarea to familiarize people in thecentral part of the state with

their work. They are also hop-ing to create merchandise thatwill begin to make the bandmore recognizable throughoutthe region.

“We definitely want to havemore shows in centralMassachusetts. So far we’ve hada lot of shows in the westernpart of the state,” Splaine said.

One of the reasons Tides ofTime has done so well involvesthe band’s commitment to pro-ducing several original songswith creative lyrics and mean-ingful messages. Splaine wouldlike to eventually record musicin a studio, describing theprocess of writing music asequally as important as per-forming it.

“We like to take our time andreally make sure we’re able toconvey the message we are look-ing for,” he said.

For more information aboutTides of Time, as well as photosof the band and past perform-ances, visit its Facebook.compage.

Kevin Flanders can be reachedat 508-909-4136, or by email [email protected]

RIDERcontinued from page A1

BANDcontinued from page A1

NEWS BRIEFS

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Debra Caouette and Daryl Caouetteto Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., dated April 10, 2006 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 38764, Page 289, of which mortgageFederal National Mortgage Association is thepresent holder, for breach of the conditions ofsaid mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing, the same will be sold at PublicAuction at 10:00 a.m. on July 31, 2012, onthe mortgaged premises located at 28Eastford Road, Southbridge, WorcesterCounty, Massachusetts, all and singular thepremises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:The land with the buildings thereon situatedin Southbridge, Worcester County,Massachusetts, on the westerly side of theEastford Road and bounded generally as fol-lows: BEGINNING at the northeast corner ofsaid premises, at land now or formerly ofRieutord, et al, on said road; THENCENorthwest by land, now or formerly, of saidRieutord, et al, ninety-six (96) feet to a pin;THENCE southwest by land, now or formerlyof one Gauthier, sixty and 55/100ths (60.55)feet; THENCE Southeast by land, now or for-merly, of the estate of Lorenzo Morton, nine-ty-six (96) feet; THENCE Northerly by saidEastford Road sixty and 55/100ths (60.55)feet to the point of beginning. Said land isconveyed subject to a right of way ten (10)feet in width extending from Eastford Road toland, now or formerly of said Gauthier, inrear, said right of way situated on thesoutherly side of within described premises,with the right to lay and maintain sewer,water and gas pipes therein. Being the samepremises conveyed to these mortgagors bydeed of Leonard D. Lataille and Susan P.Lataille dated April 28, 1999 and recorded inBook 21315 Page 126. Meaning and intend-ing to convey and hereby conveying thesame premises conveyed to me/us by deeddated / / and recorded with WorcesterSouth Registry of Deeds in Book 21315,Page 126.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record-

ed with Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 21315,Page 126.

These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of allrights, rights of way, restrictions, easements,covenants, liens or claims in the nature ofliens, improvements, public assessments,any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens,water and sewer liens and any other munici-pal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and areapplicable, having priority over said mort-gage, whether or not reference to suchrestrictions, easements, improvements, liensor encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:

A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars by certified or bank check will berequired to be paid by the purchaser at thetime and place of sale. The balance is to bepaid by certified or bank check at HarmonLaw Offices, P.C., 150 California Street,Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail toP.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands,Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30)days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro-vided to purchaser for recording upon receiptin full of the purchase price. The descriptionof the premises contained in said mortgageshall control in the event of an error in thispublication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced atthe sale.

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGEASSOCIATION

Present holder of said mortgage

By its Attorneys,HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500201201-0824 - GRY

July 9, 2012July 16, 2012July 23, 2012

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by James E. Deviow and Cheryl A.Deviow to Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., dated June 20, 2008 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 43017, Page 187, of which mortgageCitiMortgage, Inc. is the present holder, forbreach of the conditions of said mortgageand for the purpose of foreclosing, the samewill be sold at Public Auction at 5:00 p.m. onAugust 8, 2012, on the mortgaged premiseslocated at 176 Dresser Street, Southbridge,Worcester County, Massachusetts, all andsingular the premises described in said mort-gage,TO WIT:The land with the buildings thereon situatedin Southbridge, Worcester Registry of Deeds,Massachusetts, with the buildings thereon,situated at the northeasterly corner ofDresser Street and Harding Court, beingbounded and described as follows:BEGINNING at an iron pin at the intersectionof the northerly line of Dresser Street with theeasterly line of Harding Court; thenceNORTHERLY along the easterly line ofHarding Court, one hundred (100) feet to astone bound; thence EASTERLY by land of W. Gray Buckley, et ux,formerly of Richard G. Taylor et ux, sixty four(64) feet, more or less, to an iron pin in theground at land of Ashton, formerly of WilliamL. Bourgeois; thence SOUTHERLY by said Ashton land, one hun-dred (100) feet to an iron pin in the ground onthe northerly line of Dresser Street; thence WESTERLY along the northerly line ofDresser Street, fifty five (55) feet to the pointof beginning.Subject to and with the benefit of rights,restrictions, easements and reservations ofrecord, so far as now in force and applicable.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record-ed with Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 24018,Page 1.

These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of allrights, rights of way, restrictions, easements,

covenants, liens or claims in the nature ofliens, improvements, public assessments,any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens,water and sewer liens and any other munici-pal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and areapplicable, having priority over said mort-gage, whether or not reference to suchrestrictions, easements, improvements, liensor encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:

A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars by certified or bank check will berequired to be paid by the purchaser at thetime and place of sale. The balance is to bepaid by certified or bank check at HarmonLaw Offices, P.C., 150 California Street,Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail toP.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands,Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30)days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro-vided to purchaser for recording upon receiptin full of the purchase price. The descriptionof the premises contained in said mortgageshall control in the event of an error in thispublication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced atthe sale.

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.Present holder of said mortgage

By its Attorneys,HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500201201-0880 - ORE

July 16, 2012July 23, 2012July 30, 2012

LEGAL NOTICEIn accordance with MGL Chapter 132,Sections 40-46, the Sturbridge Board ofSelectmen will hold a public hearing on thepetition of David Jepson for a logging permitfor 10 Willard Road, owned by B.J. Monopoli.The hearing will be held on Monday, August6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Veterans MemorialHall, Sturbridge Town Hall, 308 Main St.,Sturbridge, MA.July 23, 2012

LEGALS

Guinan) and monitors (herself and EvaMitchell). “The helpers wear the whitehats and the monitors wear the black hats.But I say that facetiously, because I wantthis district to get out of Level 4 [“under-performing”] status. … Monitoring isimportant because if something’s notmonitored, it’s often not done.”

Bonda said the state removes a districtfrom level 4 when its student scores andother factors show improvement bringingthem above state average. Level 4 status isdefined by “the student body as a whole,”although DESE also expects efforts to beclosing the achievement gap between reg-ular students and a variety of sub-groups,including special education and Englishlearners, she said.

About a quarter of the plan focuses onimproving outreach to parents and thelarger community, and that was definitelya key concern for many of the residentspresent. To Luz Espino and Severina Rios,both representing ASPIRA, the localLatino education advocacy group, theschools have been slow in providing a vari-ety of “additional services” teens need toaddress common issues, particularly thosethat might get more parents involved.

“We have a memorandum of under-standing with the schools, but haven’t got-ten very far in the last two years,” Espinosaid, noting ASPIRA wants to create aLatino parent group that trains them inhow to be better advocates for their kids’education.

Rios agreed, saying organizing parentsis “like pulling teeth.” to her, a lot of the

talk is a distraction – “We hear a lot aboutdemographics. We don’t need to look at thedemographics, we need to look at the stu-dent and work with them,” she said.

To Jasmine Rivas, a key part of that islinking the kids to services outside theschool. One big one that’s missing, shesaid, is pregnancy and STD-related coun-seling and care because Southbridge is

seventh in the state in the teen pregnancyrate.

“Resources are lacking for youth in thiscommunity,” she observed, noting heragency (YOU, Inc.) has been trying to getschool involvement in the process oforganizing a youth summit, but has seenno response.

A similar non-response, and sometimes

a negative one, was cited by several specialneeds parents. Erin Quinney said she andothers have asked for their kids to beassessed for services, only to be rejectedbeforehand, and also have seen the districtchange individual education plans. Somenoted those changes meant shifting stu-dents back to the district (or out of it)without consulting them.

That prompted Bonda to state, “I’m sureDr. Ely is going to look into that, becausethat is not legal.”

Superintendent Eric Ely said he hasbeen talking to the SpEd Director, who isretiring this fall. She urged parents to callhim, and Ely promised to have the incom-ing SpEd director hold a parents’ forumsoon after beginning the job.

But Bonda also observed at one point,“One issue I’m hearing is that there arecalls being made to schools and the dis-trict office that aren’t being returned.”Elsewhere she expanded on that by saying,“there are a number of people and groupsthat want to partner with the schools” buthave received no or an inconsistentresponse.

Despite those issues, several people(including Bonda) said they feel the dis-trict is improving and the teachers as agroup are excellent.

“It’s an exciting time in this district allaround,” Bonda said. She noted “the moreparent involvement there is, the higherhigher student achievement is,” and saidshe believes the district’s plan “hit the nailon the head” by including so many aspectsof increasing student achievement.

Gus Steeves can be reached at [email protected] or 508-909-4135.

DESEcontinued from page A1

Special ed, communication key issues raised at DESE forum

Gus Steeves photo

Three School Committee members — Mary Ellen Prencipe, Pat Woodruff and Kara Donovan — listen toDESE monitor Nadine Bonda.

Natural cures stop mosquitoes from bugging you!Summer is in full swing and

this year mosquitoes are intop form.

Unfortunately, the pesky insectscan turn a relaxing summerevening into an itching marathonfaster than you can say, “buzz off !”Research reveals mosquitoes cansmell a human up to 50 feet away,but thankfully, there are many nat-ural ways to deter the buzzingbiters. This week’s column willspotlight some remedies, both com-mon and unconventional, to stopbugs from bugging you this season!

***Certain plants and flowers natu-

rally repel mosquitoes. Marigolds,Lemon Thyme, Rosemary,Pennyroyal, Chamomile, Tansyand Catnip all have mosquito repel-lent properties. In fact, studiesshow that crushed lemon thymehas about 60 percent of the effec-

tiveness of the chemical DEET, andcatnip can be up to ten times moreeffective at deterring mosquitoesas DEET!

***Try growing potted plants of

these varieties and placing themon a deck or anywhere mosquitoesbite. Pinch the leaves to release theoils. When evening falls, simplybreak off some leaves and scatterthem on the porch or ground wherevisitors sit. For a direct effect, rubthe leaves (and beneficial oils) onto

your skin to repel the insects. Note:Always check for skin sensitivitybefore applying plants directly onskin.

***Citronella-based insect repel-

lents are an effective alternative tochemical sprays. Research revealsif applied frequently, Citronellaoffers the same protection as com-mercial products that contain lowconcentration of DEET.

***Garlic not only deters vampires,

it keeps mosquitoes away too!Rubbing a cut clove of garlic on theskin acts as an effective bug repel-lent. Studies also show those whoeat large quantities of garlic natu-rally repel mosquitoes for severalhours after ingestion.

***

Did you know taking vitamin B6can help keep mosquitoes from bit-ing you? The body tends to producea scent mosquitoes hate whenenough of the vitamin is taken.Ditto for garlic capsules.

***Try to be as “scent free” as possi-

ble when you are outdoors. Avoidwearing perfumes or using scentedsoaps or shampoos as fragrancescan attract mosquitoes.

***It’s been proven dark colors

attract mosquitoes. Want to repelthe pests? Choose clothing in whiteor pastel hues. Believe it or not,mosquitoes are attracted to thecolor blue!

***Be aware of peak feeding times

for mosquitoes. The bugs appear to

be more active at dawn and twi-light.

***Standing water is a breeding

ground for mosquitoes, so avoidsources of such water around thedeck or yard such as buckets orrain filled pots.

***Mosquitoes hate the smell of

peppermint. Try rubbing a pepper-mint lotion on your ankles and feetto keep the bugs away from san-daled tootsies.

***This outdoor spray (from the

University of Florida Institute ofFood & Agricultural Sciences ofMonroe County), is a “green” mos-

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tions). Proceeds from the train-ings support people with develop-mental disabilities in our commu-nity. To register, contact CorrieWetherbee at (508) 347-8181, ext.104 or [email protected]. For more infor-mation and additional dates, visitwww.rehabresourcesinc.org.

BRIMFIELD — The final con-

cert of the three-week concertseries will feature “FlamingoSwing Band,” big band musicfrom 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July31. This concert is sponsored byCountry Bank for Savings. In caseof rain on July 31, the Flamingoconcert will be postponed untilAugust 1. If it also rains onAugust 1, the concert will bemoved indoors to HitchcockAcademy.

WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY

AUGUST 1SOUTHBRIDGE — Drop-in

meditation from 6 to 7 p.m. everyWednesday at Catholic Charities,79 Elm St., Southbridge. For moreinformation, call 508-765-5936.Funded through a grant from theGreater Worcester CommunityFoundation.

SOUTHBRIDGE — CatholicCharities and the Tri-CommunityYMCA are sponsoring a Walk forWellness from 4 to 5 p.m. every

Wednesday. Meet at 4 p.m. at theSouthbridge Community Center,Chestnut Street, Southbridge. Allages are welcome.

FFRRIIDDAAYYAUGUST 3

AUBURN — Friday NightCruisin’ at the Auburn-WebsterElks Lodge, 754 Southbridge St.(Route 12) Auburn. There will beclassic cars, hot rods, food, colddrinks, raffles, music of the 50’sand 60’s. All donations go to the

Elks Scholarship Fund. EveryFriday until August 31.

SSAATTUURRDDAAYYAUGUST 4

SOUTHBRIDGE — The BlessedJohn Paul II Flea Market, at theSacred Heart Campus, 40Charlton St., Southbridge, is openfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. everySaturday. Donations accepted onSaturdays and Mondays from 9:30to 1 p.m. For more information,call 508-765-3701.

CALENDARcontinued from page A5

WHAT TO DO

SPORTS

PBA Summer Basketball ResultsMonday, July 16Beast Mode 49, Run nGun 37 — Beast Modeimproved to 7-1 because ofJohn Barbale’s 13 points,Chris Pinsonault’s 12points and 5 rebounds andTrae Jacobs’ double-doubleof 10 points and 10rebounds.Run n Gun (3-5) was led byZach Patchen (14 points)and Sean Poole (8 points, 11rebounds).BC Ballers 58, LavalleeMachine 53 — BC Ballers(6-2) was led by TylerRoberson (22 points), DavidBostick (19 points) andParris Brooks (15 points, 6rebounds).Lavallee Machine (5-3) waspaced by Mitch Renshaw(18 points, 10 rebounds, 3steals) and Mario Monaco(10 points, 12 rebounds).JD LeBlanc Electric 52,O.W.P. 44 — Rey Colon (13points, 6 assists) and RichieRodriguez (12 points) ledJD LeBlanc Electric (5-3) tovictory.Winless O.W.P. (0-8) was ledby Anthony Barbosa (16points) and OmarMuhammed (11 points, 10rebounds).El Nene 38, SouthbridgeOptimist 33 — A double-double from JuanRodriguez (15 points, 15rebounds) and AnthonyAcosta’s 10 points and 5assits helped lead El Nene(3-5) to victory.Andrew Rosario (10 points,6 rebounds, 5 steals) helpedkeep it close forSouthbridge Optimist (3-5).

Nick Ethier photos

In these photos, El Nene and O.W.P. played against one another on July 9. Both teams then com-peted again on July 16. El Nene defeated Southbridge Optimist (38-33), while O.W.P. lost to JDLeBlanc Electric (52-44).

Devlin Division, led by Jankins,advances in tournament

The Devlin Division All-Stars of the Paul N. Johnson Senior Babe Ruth League, whichincludes many local area players, won their first game in the New England Regional vs. NewHampshire, 2-0, on July 18.

Quaboag Regional student Thomas Jankins, who plays his Senior Ruth ball with the localBrindley Foundation team, pitched a one-hitter in the shutout effort.

Devlin Division will next face Phillips Division, the other All-Star team from the Paul N.Johnson league competing in the New England Regional.

The winner of the Regional will ultimately play in the Babe Ruth World Series in Texaslater this month.

Gateway Players to host BillMastro Memorial Golf Tourney

The inaugural Bill Mastro MemorialScholarship Golf Tournament is set forSept. 8. This will be a fundraiser forGateway’s Bill Mastro MemorialScholarship, which is given each year to adeserving high school senior who hasbeen involved with Gateway Players. Thetournament is set for a 7:30 a.m. shotgunstart at Pine Ridge Country Club inOxford. For $110 per person you willreceive golf, cart, dinner and prizes. Araffle for some great items will also beheld, and non-golfers are welcomed toattend the dinner for $20. All registrationfees must be received by Aug. 15. To reg-ister your team of four golfers call (508)864-2595 or [email protected]. GatewayPlayers Theatre, Inc. is located at 111Main Street in Southbridge and thephone number is (508) 764-4531.

Southbridge Youth Soccerannounces fall registration

Southbridge Youth Soccer Association(SYSA) is currently accepting registra-tions for the upcoming fall 2012 season.SYSA’s in-town recreational program isfor children born between Aug. 1, 2004and July 31, 2008. It is designed to teachyounger players the fundamentals of thegame through fun skills and drills. Thedeadline to register for the recreationalprogram is Aug. 15.

Fees are $40 for the younger recreation-al players. There is a $5 discount for eachadditional sibling. There is a capped fam-ily max payment of $135 per season.

SYSA is pleased to offer safe, quick andconvenient online registration. To regis-ter your player online, please visit south-bridgesoccer.org and click on the onlineregistration link on the home page. Mail-in registration forms will be available onthe SYSA website and at the YMCA(lobby), town hall (foyer) and Jacob

Edwards Library (children’s room).SYSA is proud to be affiliated with

Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association,US Youth Soccer and the National SoccerCoaches Association of America. Formore information, email [email protected].

South Pond Beach to hold afternoon swimming lessons

The Tri-Community YMCA and theTown of Brookfield are happy toannounce that there will be afternoonswimming lessons at South Pond Beachthis summer. Children, aged 3 throughjunior high school, are eligible to partici-pate. Each group will have at least eightclasses (no rain make up classes). Weattempt to run classes except duringthunder and lightning. In that case, wewill notify the front desk at the YMCA at(508) 765-5466.

The classes will run Monday throughFriday, July 16 to 27.

The cost is $30 for Y members and $25for each additional Y member sibling.The general public cost is $55 with $45 foreach additional sibling.

One can register at the YMCA, by mailwith a payment (Tri-Community YMCA,43 Everett St. Southbridge, MA 01550) orthrough fax with credit card information.

Center of Hope to host annualgolf tournament

The Center of Hope Foundation’s sixthannual golf tournament is set forWednesday, Aug. 15. Please join us atHeritage Country Club in Charlton forthe tournament, with registration at 8:30a.m. and a shotgun start at 9:30. A dinnerand awards ceremony is to follow at 2:30.

The tournament will benefit the sportsand recreation program and the holidaygiving program. Please call the tourna-ment director at (508) 764-4085 or visit the-centerofhope.org for the gold brochureand corporate sponsorship options.

File photo

Thomas Jankins, a Quaboag Regional High School student and All-Star for Brindley Foundation of the PaulN. Johnson Senior Babe Ruth League, throws a pitch in a regular season contest vs. Douglas.

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$160 eachRugs:

•8x10 blue-$55•5x8 wool, black, green, gold jungle

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Or Best OfferCall: 774-312-0105

or 508-943-3105(3) KenmoreAppliances

Stove- Electric, self-cleaning, almond & black glass top.

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Washer & Dryer Set- Super capacity front loader, with

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Call:508-943-2293(4) Boxes

Machinist andMechanic’s Tools

Asking $2,000Call: 508-867-6706(4) Metal Office

Desks60x30, in good condition

$60 each

Double-bowlPot Sink

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•50’s/60’s TV DVD’s•Posters 30’s-60’s

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14K MarquisDiamond Ring

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will sell $1,500firm

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**************Solid Wood 6pc

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**************White

Grandfather Clock$800

**************Dining Room Set

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**************Computer Desk

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17 or 17 1/2 Stubben Jumping Saddle For SaleNeedsflocking, in great

condition.

Needs To Sell ASAP!!$400

Call: 860-634-0392

1950’s BlondBedroom Set

Bureau, Mirror, Chest,Full & Twin

Headboards.$75.00 or best offer!

Call 508-735-9493

1984 Honda Elite Scooter

250cc, runs great!$1,100

Auto Body StudWelder

$80

New 6 1/2 HP5/8 shaft motor in box

$125

Call: 860-230-7438

1984 Honda Elite Scooter

250cc, runs great!$1,100

Auto Body StudWelder

$80

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$125

Call: 860-230-7438

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2 New Bucket Seats

for Mini Van$100 OBO

Call: 508-885-3136Or: 860-888-5207

2 PianosBoth In Excellent Condition

Price Includes Tuning & Move To 1st Floor Location

In Worcester County.Please Call

508-885-3705

2200Sports Cards

Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,

Basketball, And More!$50

Call: 508-864-92233 Piece DoubleBedroom Set

$350

Kitchen Table Setwith 6 chairs, solid

walnut wood$400

Call: 508-943-53243 Piece Oak

Computer CenterExcellent condition

$300 OBO

Call: 508-987-80863’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing

20Min Fire DoorPrimed casing, aluminum

sill. New in wrapPaid-$307

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French DoorPre-hung, used, urethane

finish, very good condition38”x78” R.O.

$50

Used 9 Light Wood Entry Door

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4-Foot Steel Shelves

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Call: 413-245-7388

9 Piece FormalTraditional Dining Room Set For Sale

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$800 firmCall: 508-407-7244

AAA Sports CardsFrom 1950’s to present.

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All cards at50% off book!!

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USED FURNITUREWe have good used furniture

at low prices and newmattress sets of all sizes.

Twins-$99Full-$129

Queen-$169

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100 Grand StreetWorcester, MA 01610

All For Inground Pool...

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Pump/Trap•EZ Adjustable

Steps/Rails•Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf

Cannister & Hose•Aluminum Ladder

BEST OFFERCall: 860-923-9781

Bricks and block of all kinds and all

sizes!!Call: 508-248-7812

Amana Dryer$100

Sears Gas Trimmerwith supply of lines

$100

John Deere GasLeafblower

$100

1974 Suzuki 100CC$1,000

B&H Movie ProjectorDual8

Best Offer

Assortment of cameras & photo equipment

Call: 508-885-3136

Anderson Bay Window

42x68, brand new still in plastic wrap. Comes with

(2) screens.

Paid $1,000Asking $600

Call: 774-696-2687

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Antique Mirror$45

Old Trunks$45 Each

Student’s Desk& Chair

$50

Two End Tables$45 each

Call: 774-452-3514

BEAUTIFULDark Wood

Dresser*******************With attached matching mirror. 7 drawers + 2

drawer cabinet.71Wx34Hx19D

*******************$300

CALL JEFF:860-930-4522

Beautiful LargeVintage 50’sBedroom Set

$500

Electric Recliner$150

Marble-Top End Tables & Coffee Table$150 For The Set

All In Excellent Condition.508-885-3717

Brand New14” Chrome

Knock-Off RimsWith New Radial Tires!

$125 EACH(Set Of 4 Available)

508-885-1071

Brand NewPillow-topMattress

Unopened set, still in bags. Comes with warranty.

$150Can Deliver

Call Karl:774-823-6692

Brass Fireplace Screen and doors

With accessories$100

Please Call Janet:508-867-8415

BRIDAL GOWN1980’s Alfred Angelo bridal gown. Never worn, original price tag attached, beautiful

lace overlay.

$50Call: 860-299-5925

Canon Rebel XTIDigital Camera

Seldom used,great shape!

Package Includes:EFS 18-55mm lens,

75-300mm lens, extrabattery, padded

camera bag.Sell Package For

$800

Call:508-987-5231

Dark Pine Hutch-with base & top

78 1/2”Hx55”Wx19”D.Excellent condition

$175

Call: 508-347-7492anytime

DarkroomEquipment

Almost everythingyou need!

Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, bottles, safelights, trays, print washer, graduates, books and more. Old but used very little, excellent

condition.

$450 for all508-885-5277

Desktop ComputerLenovo Windows 7.

Purchased November 2011.

Paid $400Asking $250

have original receipt

Call: 774-633-7014

Diamond RingGents 14K Yellow & White

Gold. Center Diamond 90/100 Surrounded By6 03/100 Diamonds.

All Fine Brilliance26 Year Old Appraisal Was

$5560Will Sell For Same Now!

774-232-0407

Dining Room SetDark wood, colonial style.70x40 rectangular table

with (2)leaves, (2) captain’s chairs, (4) straight backed chairs. Custom glass top,

hutch with lighted top.

$750 OBOCall: 508-765-5800

Dining RoomThomasville

WalnutFrench Provincial

38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” Leafs,

2 Armed, 4 straight Cain backed chairs, 6’ Buffet,

Custom Table Pads.$1800

Call Between4:00pm & 6:30pm

508-867-4773

Direct Vent Wall Furnace

35,000 BTUModel- Empire. Excellent

condition.

$500 OBOCall: 508-943-3449

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Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,

ResidentialWire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,

Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters,

Punches, Pipe-Benders.New Recessed Troffer

Flourescent 3-TubeT-8 277V Fixtures

Enclosed$56 Each

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) Includes Glass Curio

With Lighting, Component & TV Space,

Open And Enclosed Storage, Very Good Condition,

$1200 OBO508-461-9285

FOR SALE• Chrysler A/C

22x24 220V$50

• Window A/C20’’x20’’ 110V

$35• Twin Window Fan

Thermostat/Reversible Motor $20

Call: 508-347-7013For Sale

6 month old fullelectric bed

$1,000

Whirlpool gas stove$250

Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge $500

Go-go UltraXelectric chair

$300

Kuper Washer$150

Call: 860-908-7295FOR SALE

Antique Dining Room Set- Chippendale Mahogany table with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch

and credenza.Excellent condition!!

Asking $800 Call: 508-943-8712

FOR SALECemetery or Pet

Monuments:Beautiful stained glass &

concrete cemetery stones.Hexagon 16”x18”

(2) w/ cross and flowers left(1) w/ flowers sit flush with

landscape.$125.00 ea

Call: 860-299-5925For Sale

Living room furniture, Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment

Center, Glass Tables,Bedroom Set, Paintings and

Nordic Trac ExerciseEquipment.

508-839-3142508-839-2181

FOR SALEPlayer Piano- Needs work

some ros.Antique bookcase- needs

workO’Brian Sailboard- New

used onceWedding Dress- traditional

Call: 508-885-3192

For Sale:Antique (3) Shovels,

Pitch Fork, GrassTrimmer, Table Fan,

(2) Oiler Cans, 1,200+ Wheat Pennies

Call: 860-382-2327

010 FOR SALE

FREEChopped up boards forfirewood - 10” to 14” in length, up to 5” wide.

Roof shingle remnants from new work, 2010 - 2011.

Good for bird housesor dog houses.

Rectangles, triangles, etc.

Call The Dog Shop508 832-2566

Leave message for Mike

Garden Wedding?Perfect straplessinformal wedding

dress:White with lace overlay.

Dress size 6-8, tea length in front, slight train in back.

Would fit 5’2” height.$100

Call: 508-765-5867

Gas Log For SaleJotul GF200 LP Gas

$650 OBO

Mini Kota Electric Fishing Motor36lb thrust, 5 speeds

$125 OBO

Fitness PowerRider

$100 OBO

Call: 508-943-2174

GE Washeronly one year old!

$200

Kenmore Dryer$75

Call: 508-909-6474Or: 774-262-6203

Greenhouse12’ long 9’ wide 7’ high

Complete with automatic root vents, thermostatically controlled fan, potting table

and benches, propane heater 10,000/20,000 btu

$1,000 OBOCall: 860-933-3678

Heavy ColonialTable

Trestle BaseSolid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3”

Captain’s ChairMate’s Chair

4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs(2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats)

ALL $250508-683-6386

HEAVY DUTYPIANO HINGES

54’’-57’’ long stainless steel hinges. Retail for $200 a

piece.

$50 eachCall: 508-885-2884

Invacare ProntoM51 Power

Indoor/OutdoorPower

WheelchairSure Step Technology

That AutomaticallyAdjust To Keep All Six

Wheels On The GroundAt All Times. High-Back

Van Seat, Deep BluePearl Base. The

Cadillac Of PowerWheelchairs.MSRP $3500

Selling For $2000 FIRM

508-410-1784Webster, MA

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JukeboxFor Sale

1951 Rowe AMIModel “D” 40

Excellent Condition.Converted To Play 45’s.

Holds 20 Records.Spare Tubes & Service Manual. Great Sound,

Real Solid Wood.$2000

774-200-0501

Large Jointer$175

Heavy-Duty Motor Lift$225

Antique Cast-IronCoal Stove

$2001929 Chevy Engine

$275Generac Generator

$250Radial Arm Saw

$125Band Saw

$150Call 508-752-8569

After 6PM

LEER FIBERGLASS TONNEAU COVER

700 series New ‘08. Used one season. Fits Ford SD

1999-2007 shortbed

$495 OBO Call: 508-278-0810

Lumber1,000+ board feet

2’’ Pine12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths

Dried 30+ years indoors

$2.25 BF OBO For LotCall: 508-735-1218

Maple Dining Room Set

With 2 built-in leaves, 6 chairs, seats up to 10 people,

excellent condition.$550

Call: 508-476-1577Marcy Exercise Cycle

Abs LoungeViamaster Treadmill

Exercise Ball

$300/Lot

Call: 508-731-5621Memorial Park

Paxton, MA(1) 2 Grave Plotin the Garden of Valor

Lot #88 sites 3 & 4Valued at $7,600

Asking $6,000

Call: 508-721-9595

Milk Can$15

Steel Trunk$12

Car Ramp$10

Ready Heaters$45

2,000 3/4 100psiPlastic Pipe

$60

Steel Shelf$45

Kubota Generator A5000

New battery$350

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Most BeautifulWedding GownLong sleeved, beaded

bodice, size 4-6.

$200 Call: 508-885-6988

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45 OBO

5HP, 230/460V1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC

$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best Offer

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

Must see furniture on 14 Railroad Ave Dudley.

Needs restoration or en-joy old aged look...

•Claw & Ball FootedTable$90

•Library Oak Table$90

•Older Leather Seat Chairs (3)

$30ea•Oak Dresser

$100•(3) Matching Dining

Room Chairs w/Platform Rocker. Nice Wood, All

Nice For Age$150

AND MORE!MAKE VISIT

508-943-8693

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

Nashua Wood StoveFront load glass door

$225

Truck CapFiberglass for an 8’ pickup truck bed. Red with slider

windows both sidesand front.

$500

Rough Cut WidePine Boards

In assortment of widthsand lengths

$1.50/board foot

Two 400 ChevyMotors

$1,200 for the pair

Call: 508-259-8805

New Queen PillowTop

Mattress with Box Spring

$150

Call: 508-410-7050

Newmac Hot Air Furnace

122,000 BTU, 4 ton aircondition ready, like new, used to heat basement.

Asking $1,000Call: 508-943-5958

Oak Dining Roomcolonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent)

90” table, 36” mirrored buf-fet, 56” lighted china closet.

$1,000

10 FishingOutboards

3-25HP$250-$500 each

Call: 508-885-6657

010 FOR SALE

Oak TableW/(2) leaves and (6) chairs

$500

Formal Sofa & (2) Reclining Chairs

$1,000

Oak Entertainment Center

$250

BrookfieldCash Only

Call Dee:508-867-4091

Old Roof Slate2 main sizes 10”x14”

and 12”x20”. 25 pieces of each. Another 50 pieces of odd sizes.

$50 for allCall: 508-765-9274

Old WoodenOffice Chairw/Padded Seat

$20

Older Dark Wood Rocker

w/Pink Stenciled Flowers$ 50

Other Assorted Household Items.

860-779-0272

Paperback BooksMostly New Titles,

Mostly Romance Novels.Very Reasonable

Call For More InformationOr Leave Message508-764-1156

Pennsylvania House Dining

Room SetQueen Anne style. 2 captain’s chairs, cherry satin finish, 6 side chairs. Table 60x44, 2 15” leafs, table padding.

$2,000 OBOCall: 508-278-7243

PIANO1928 Henderson upright

player piano. With 35 music rolls and bench. Rarely used needs tuning, on first floor.

$250 OBOCall: 508-892-4609

Primitive Honey-tone Pine Hutch

6x4x2$525

(5) Antique Windsor Chairs

(3) Thumb-back,(2) Bird-cage

$450

Antique Child’s Rocker$125

Like New OakComputer Hutch

$550

Charlton508-248-0684

Quaser-6000/BTU Air Conditioner

$60Hutch

Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3

Shelves Above$150

Call 508-867-4546After 6:30pm

Quoizel Pendant Light

Floral design deep redflowers with green leaves,

gold chain, three light bulbs, approximate diameter 18”.

$175Call: 413-245-9221VERA BRADLEY

purses, gently used butin excellent condition

$35-$45Call: 508-596-4925

010 FOR SALE

Sanzo TV32” with TV stand

$50

Kenwood 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Component

SystemWith stereo cabinet

$50

Beige Love Seat$50

Call: 508-867-4546

SauderComputer Armoire

Black, Good Condition.31”W x 52”H x 19”D

With Slide-OutKeyboard Tray

$100Eastford

Call: 860-377-4961Series 1555

Med-Lift Power Recliner

Low volt motor, four years old, cranberry color.Excellent condition!!

Call: 508-476-7642

Shade CuttingMachine2 years oldpaid $1,600

asking $800 OBO

Solverus ChargeMachinepaid $650

asking $300

(2)Sharp model ER320 Cash Registers

paid $250eaasking $100ea

Call: 774-745-0226Ask for Bruce

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295TracVac

Model 385-IC/385LHUsed Once.

Paid $1300Bear Cat

Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295. Used Twice

Paid $2772Call:

508-765-5763

Sofa and MatchingChair,

Art Deco RetroPastel Upholstery

Above-Average ConditionAsking $125.00

White-Wash Oak CoffeeTables, Floor and Table Lamps Also Available

Separately. 860-928-6308

Soleusair Portable Air ConditionerDehumidifierHeater & Fan

14,000 BTU, remote control and auto start.

Originally Paid $639.95Asking $298

Used one seasonCall: 508-943-1061

Trestle Table7’ 3 1/2’ Pine

Matching BenchesNeeds Refinishing

$250

London FogLuggage

Garment Bag, Carry-on,Duffle Bag

$60

32’ ExtensionLadder

250lb Capacity$150

Call: 508-347-7052

010 FOR SALE

STAMPCOLLECTION Over 3,500 stamps

$900 OBO

STUDIO ORGANwith bench (and books)$250 OBO

PATRIOT PLAYER ANTOWAIN SMITH

PICTUREwith COA and signature

$90 OBO

GONE WITH THE WIND

deluxe edition 2 VHS $20

Call 508-909-6934

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

8x8 $7258x10 $9008x12 $9758x16 $1275

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 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 508-278-5762Evenings

Troy-biltPolar Blast

Snowblower10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint condition, always stored in

heated garage.

$950 OBOCall: 508-341-1337

VISION FITNESSFitness machine Model X60005

Excellent condition,used only one month

Paid $1,100.00 Asking $575.00

HONDA 250EX4-wheeler. Barely used

$2,500.00

Call 508-560-5056

Whole-House Ventilator

$25(3) Antique Wood

Windows$75 Each

Small Shutters$4 Each

Call: 413-245-7388

Womens Adam’sGolf Clubs(bag included)

Brand new, barely used!

$400Call: 508-347-1718

Wooden High Chair

Refinished$50 each

Call: 774-452-3514

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MA

Garden of Heritage(1) Grave

#121D plot 2

Asking $2,800Call: 508-476-1621

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

Our Guest Book And Leave A Note To Pay Your Respectswww.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton

JULIENov. 26th, 1954Nov. 30th, 2008

Send Your Love To:888-974-1977 (FAX)

Or Mail To:PO Box 979

Charlton City, MA 01508God Bless

Summer Campwww.stowefarm.com

*****************•Adventure camp

•Outdoor Activities•Archery range for

beginners-advanced•High rope tree

challenge•Learn teamwork self

confidence andmuch more!!

•Take a ride on our zip line and climb our

rock wall*****************Ages 10+ $350/childNow Booking Weeks In July and August

Also bookingHorse Camp

Call:508-865-9860

107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

130 YARD SALES

DEADLINE FORYARD SALE

SUBMISSIONSIS 1:30PM MONDAY

FOR ALL MASS.WEEKLY PAPERS*Deadlines Subject To

Change Due To HolidaysCall For More Info.

MOVING SALESaturday 7/28

8:00am-1:00pm663 Alpine Dr, Southbridge

Ladies DON’T stop here.This is all basement, garage, yard, tools and GUY stuff!!

Yard SaleSaturday 7/28

8:30am-2:00pm201 Elm Street

Southbridge

Baby items, furniture, large mechanics tools, clothes,

new golf items, small utility trailer and more!!

Rain date Sunday 7/29

Yard SaleSaturday 7/28 at 9:00am316 Goldthwaite Road

Whitinsville, MA

Several nice pieces ofantique furniture left.Garage items, general

household items.

135 LOST AND FOUND

Lost EnvelopeLost on 7/17/12 in the

Big Y parking lotSouthbridge MA.

Contains importantinformation.

Please Call:508-248-5984

135 LOST AND FOUND

LOSTPanasonic HDC-HS9 high

definition camcorder.Item was lost on Main St.,

Southbridge Camcorder was in black carrying case with

shoulder strap.

Reward will be givenfor safe return.

Contact Stacey at [email protected]

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

2003 SKIDOO 600GRAND TOURINGand 2004 SKIDOO 500SS LEGENDwith 2006 Karavan

Tilt Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition

Asking $12K but reasonable offers considered. Call 508-769-3167

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

454 350HPMarine EngineComplete & Running.

Includes Alternator, Power Steering Pump, Raw Water

Pump, Etc.$3500

Call 508-259-8805

Floating Pontoon Dock/Swimming

PlatformWith ladder.

10’x5’, in good condition, newly painted!!

$500 OBOCall: 508-347-9081

Marine Exhaust Chevy Manifolds

A 454 Chevy and a427 Chevy

Call for more information508-259-8805

Mahogany Gold Cup Race Boat 26 Foot

Replica of a 1926 race boat. Has a 5-step bottom, double ender. Has a 327 Chevy en-gine. Price includes trailer.

$65,000

508-259-8805

Tandem KayakFor Sale

Good design, and goodcondition.

Was $1,100Little used, sell for

$600Call: 860-974-1993

205 BOATS

1995 Glastron 17ft Fiberglass Boat(open style) with 88HPEvinrude SPL outboard.

Includes trailer. Easily seats 8. Used in fresh water for

water skiing.

$5,000Call: 508-234-5676

2008 Sea Ray185 Sport

Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl

and black, many features.Outstanding condition with

trailer.

$18,000Call Mark:

781-801-4061

FOR SALE1984 Formula 24’350 Merc CruiserWith trailer. GPS Finder.

and more!! Wellmaintained, must sell

moving!!

Asking $8,500 OBOCall: 508-476-3824

215 CAMPING

Membership to Stateline Camp

Resortin Killingly, CT

Family activities, pool,playground, fishing,

expires 2045.$800 OBO

Call for details:508-476-7382

Check the resort out online at statelinecampresort.com

260 COLLECTIBLES

AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

American Hero Icons.George Washington $2200Benjamin Franklin $2200Thomas Jefferson $1000All Have Certificates Of

Authenticity.Clear Signatures

Call: 508-476-1068

NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

QuarterbacksTom Brady, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath,

And Peyton Manning.All Have COA’s

$2000 OBOCall: 508-476-1068

265 FUEL/WOOD

$Aerial Tree & Site$$Development$Tree landscape &

excavation specialist

Seasoned FirewoodCut, split, del.

$200

Call Rick LaFleche860-974-2499

or: 860-382-5071

We also buy heavy scrap iron, trucks, farmequipment etc.

A. JeffersTree Service

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Tree RemovalsLogging

Land ClearingFirewood

WOOD LOTSWANTED

FREE ESTIMATESCall (774)239-0285

Central Boiler E-Classic1400/2400

OUTDOOR WOODFURNACE

Cleaner & GreenerEPA Qualified

25-Year WarrantyCall Today

508-882-0178CrystalRockFarm.com

FirewoodGreen $135

128 cubic feet.

(774)696-7879

FIREWOODGreen - $150.00

Seasoned - $220.00Cut, Split, Delivered

WOOD LOTS WANTEDCall

508-769-2351508-987-5349

275 FLEA MARKET

DudleyFlea MarketAntiques, Collectibles

& GeneralOpen Every Saturday-Sunday

8am-4pm

SPECIAL DEAL!!$10 daily spaces

andFree Outdoor Spaces

Now Through Labor DayCOME Join US

Something For Everyone!Behind BP Gas

At Dudley/Webster Line2 Acres, Indoors!

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767

281 FREE PETS

Looking forwonderful loving

homes...4 year old

German ShortHaired Pointer.

Male named “Logan”, neutured, loves to run, and needs a big yard.

2 year Old PitbullFemale named “Calle” blue nose. Not spayed.

Great for single petenviorontment.

Call:774-318-8439

283 PETS

Need Help Fixing Your Pet?

We can help at anaffordable price!!!

All surgeries performed byliscenced vets at our

wellness center.

Transportation and additional discounts are also available. Please Call 508-637-1333

or visit us online atwww.secondchanceanimals.org

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

Found 1/8On Worcester St In Southbridge...All black male catGreen eyes, very lovable,

not fixed, definitely a house cat.

Call: 774-287-5043

FOUND!!Young male long haired

brown and black cat.Neutured.

Was brought to vet for vaccinations.

Found on Friday 3/16/12near the Lacky Dam area

of Douglas, MA.No collar no tags

Call: 508-341-9282

Lost7/10/12 On Mill Street

in SouthbridgeFemale 5.5 pound black

Chihuahua her name “Boo” but she also

answers to “Booger”.May be skittish around

people.

Call: 386-586-8087

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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 Auburn, and want to get involved in your

town?

The Auburn News, your best source for weekly local

news, is looking for a hard-working, flexible reporter to

cover Auburn.

Job will include writing several stories per week, pho-

tography, information gathering and networking — you

will be the face of the town you cover!

Candidates must be able to work nights and week-

ends. Experience in newspapers and with AP style is

desired. Residence in southern Worcester County is pre-

ferred, but not required.

The position is full-time with a competitive salary,

health and dental benefits, 401k, and mileage reim-

bursement. Stonebridge Press is an equal opportunity

employer.

So what are waiting for? Send your résumé to Editor Adam Minor at

[email protected],or mail to

Auburn News,ATTN: Editor,

P.O. Box 90,Southbridge, MA

01550

REPORTERWANTED

FIREARMS WANTED:Collector looking WWII US Firearms

M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols,1911/1911 A1’s

TOP PRICES PAIDHave all necessary federal licenses

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY

ARMY OF 1Water Filtration

Do you have bad water such as staining, odors, hardness, iron, low PH,

manganese, arsenic, radon or sediment

ARMY OF 1 will treat all water problems!!

• New Installations• Servicing all equipment

• Service plans are available• Well tank and pump service

James MorseNorth Brookfield, MACell: 774-200-0225

email: [email protected]

402 GENERAL SERVICES 402 GENERAL SERVICES

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

LOST CATFat, black male with

white whiskers lost on Saturday 5/19 in the Bryn Mar, Rock Ave

area of Auburn. He is an inside cat and has never

been out, he maybehiding. He answers

to “Begerra”Reward

Call: 508-832-3985

LOST DOGMale Bishon Frise

named “Cody Bear”2 years old, white,

10-20lbs, no collar and no tags. He is not

microchiped.Lost on Monday

3/5/2012 in the town of Brimfield, MA

CALL:413-245-1264

LOST: SOLID BLACKMALE CAT

Neutered. Diabetic, needs insulin. Missing many teeth Has a few white hairs on his chest Answers to “Salem”

Missing since January 31 in the vicinity of Pleasant St.

and Hillcrest Ave.in Southbridge

508-314-2252

MISSING CATLast seen 5/19/12

Goulding Drive areaof Auburn.

“Finney” 2 year old male Abyssinian. Beige

(fawn) colored. He’s very shy and has never been

outdoors!!

Finney is MicrochippedReward If Found

$300

PLEASE Email:[email protected]

Town of SouthbridgeAnimal Control Officer

FOUND DOGS

Found 7/09On East Main StreetFemale dark brindle

pitbull

Found on 7/04Tied to a fire hydrant on

Plimpton StreetDachshund/Chihuahua

cross, female, black and tan, found on her leash

To claim you must have proof of ownership and pay

all fees and fines

Call Kathy:508-764-5420Extension 110

285 PET CARE

FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee

GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right to

Your Door”508-987-2419

Going... Going...Gone to the DogsTraining and behavior management in your

home.Positive methods

used.Certified Pet Dog

trainer and member APDT

Call Renelle at 508-892-1850

email:[email protected]

JJ && LLPPeett SSiittttiinngg

SSeerrvviicceeProfessional at Home

Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingMember of National

Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Established 1996Certified • Bonded • Insured

508-347-3826

285 PET CARE

Same OwnersTom & Camila

New Stuff!Reconnective Healing

Animal MassageAnimal Communication

As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods

Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music

BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs

SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned

Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards

TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private

New - Open Enrollment

GroomingBaths To Full Grooms

Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II

CPR CertifiedReiki Master

Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer

Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road

Oxford, MA

starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bag Shavings$4.75 each

3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, small to medium flakes,

plastic bags

Rock Valley FarmW. Brookfield508 867-2508

QualityHorse Hay

3’x3’x8’Square Bales Weigh

Approximately 800lbs Each.Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa

No Chemicals or Preservatives

Second Cut AvailableRock Valley Farm

W. Brookfield508-867-2508

298 WANTED TO BUY

ROUTE169

ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512

$ BUY & SELL $ALL GOLD & SILVER

ITEMSSpecializing in

NUMISMATIC COINS, gold & silver of any

form!Qualified with over 30 years experience & a

following of manysatisfied customers.

We also sell a niceselection of fine jewelry, antiques & collectibles.

Bring in your items & see what they’re worth. You

won’t leave disappointed.Honesty and fairness are our best policies!

Lee’s Coins &Jewelry

239 West Main StreetEast Brookfield

(Route 9 - PandaGarden Plaza)508-637-1236

508-341-6355 (cell)

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, oldadvertisement signs;

soda, food etc.

Call: 860-779-2469

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

$$$Make Money

SellingYour Unwanted

Stuff!!!Quality Dealers Wanted

Best Deal Around.Clean, Indoor Flea MarketEvery Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm

Route 12Dudley

(Behind BP)

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767See You There!

$$$-CASH PAID-$$$For Unusual Bicycles

1870’s-1970’sHi-Wheel

Balloon TireStingray

ChoppersSchwin

ColumbiaShelbyColsonRaleigh

Etc.I Pay More For Bikes

For My Museum!All Conditions Considered1-800-336-2453 (BIKE)

WANTEDVERY USED

Kitchen CabinetsThe older the better. We

are a kitchen refacing com-pany and we use these

cabinets at home shows for

“BEFORE & AFTER”

Call between 9 & 5 M-For leave message

KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW ENGLAND

508-987-3384or 860-749-6998

www.mykitchenoptions.com

WARRELICS

&WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-508-688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Boring MillOperator

Machinist/CNC Verticalmilling. Bridgeports-

Lathes, must be able to read prints and do own

set-up.

Please Apply:Southbridge Tool

& Mfg.181 Southbridge Rd

(Rte 131)Dudley, MA 01571

508-764-2779

FosterParents WantedSeeking Quality HomesThroughout Central MATo Provide Foster CareTo Children In Need.

24/7 Support. GenerousReimbursement.

$1000 Sign-On BonusCall For Details

Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care

508-829-6769


Customer Service Specialist

Busy marketing officeseeks full-time customer

service/data entryrepresentative.

Excellent phone manner, multitasking and problem

solving skills a must.Requires HS Diploma or

GED and use of MS Office 2007 and other windows

based software.

Benefits include: HealthInsurance, Life Insurance, 401K, paid vacation time

and more!

If interested, sendresume to:

Human ResourcesPO Box 980

Fiskdale, MA 01518

Domino’sPizza Webster

Immediate openings fordrivers and inside positions.

Good driving record isa must!

Apply in personAsk for Josh

55 Lake StreetWebster MA

508-949-1330

DRIVERSCHOOL VANHiring in your area

for summer & fall routes.4-6 hrs/day, AM/PM route.

Must be good with children and have 7+ years safe

driving experience. Avg $13+/hr.

Call Van Pool Transporta-tion 508 919-5054

for application

DRIVERS-DELIVERY

Drivers Class B endorsement for retail store deliveries.

Up to $12/hr.

Please Call:734-788-0856

Drivers:Immediate Local P&D

Openings! Great Home-Time, Pay & Benefits! CDL-A 1yr Exp, Hazmat & Tank End.

(EOE/AA)

Old DominionFreight LineCall Rich:

1-800-397-2453Handyman

Plus cutting wood.Must be experienced and

a hard worker!!

Call: 508-764-6376Hometown bank is

looking for

Full-time andPart-time TellersFor the Auburn, Oxford and

Webster locations.Candidates should be

courteous, dependable,highly motivated and must possess a positive attitude. Previous bank experience

or cash handling experience preferred.

Please forward your resume to:

[email protected]

(888-307-5887)

HVAC Tech.Min. 5 years exp. in service and install. Residential plus

commercial. Full time.Health insurance, vacation, holiday ETC. 401K available.

Call: 508-476-1722Lawn Maintenance

LaborersFor Landscaping Business Hardworking, Responsible,

Male Or Female.3 Years Min. Experience. Clean Driver’s License.

Fax Resume774-241-0117

Or Email Resumecarrierlandscaping@

yahoo.com508-868-8212

Maids WantedWe have permanent

part-time positions available.Qualifications are; your ownvehicle, cleaning experience a plus but not mandatory,personable, organized andpunctual. Hours estimated15-25/week. Must be able

to start at 8:45AMPerfect mothers hours.

All qualified employees startat $9.00/hour. Raise to

$10.00/hour after first 30days, advancement possible.

We do withhold taxes.Looking for applicants

residing in the towns of:East Brookfield, Brookfield

& CharltonCall Tammie

508-347-3275


MILFORD FEDERAL S&L is hiring for the following full-time Main Office positions:MORTGAGE LOAN

PROCESSOR-Processes First Mortgage

and Consumer Loan Applica-tions; prepares files for

underwriting; reports file to closing attorney and per-

forms pre-closing reviews. Responds to customer,

attorney and broker inquiries; prepares mortgage reports;

orders credit reports,appraisals, plot plans,

flood certs and employment verification; locks rates

for customers.

LOAN SERVICING CLERK-

Performs post-closing duties required to process and

set-up loans. Issue payoff statements and discharges.

Maintain hazard & floodinsurance records. Respond

to customer inquiries.

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH POSITIONS-

Requires excellent computer/softwareknowl-edge; ability to multi-task; excellent communication

skills; 1-2 years loanexperience preferred.

Competitive wage and benefits. Submit

resume, cover letter with salary requirements to:

[email protected] agencies. EOE

MOVER/DRIVERHeavy lifting and valid

driver’s license required.Experience preferred.

Call Charlton Furniture 508-248-5566

Office PositionOffice located near Auburn, Mass seeking an individual

with great office skills;customer service, phone,

computer, and team working abilities for a 40 hour posi-

tion with summers off. Hours 8:30-4:30 PM. Candidate

must have good Microsoft office skills, and ability to use internet effectively. Will work with our web based service and social media. Company provides products and serv-

ices to High Schools.

Fax resume to:866-878-9943

or email: [email protected]

to apply


OIL BURNER TECHNICIANExperienced

Dependable

Sturbridge Area

Benefits

Call:508-764-2635

(days)

Tractor Trailer Driver

To haul carsMust be experienced and have a cleaning driving

record and lots of motivation

Call 508 764-6376



Recruiting Women Indoor Tanners

Ages 16-30To participate in a research

study focus group to discuss opinions about tanning. Compensation provided.

(508)[email protected]

Docket H-14513

Valet/Guest Services

To Work At SeveralLocations In

Worcester, MAIMMEDIATE

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!!!

Please contact us at:www.valetparkof

america.com/employment

311 PART-TIME HELPWANTED

SUNSHINE HAVENA group care progam for special needs children is

seeking part-time employment

for 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am

part-time workersApply at:

Sunshine Haven49 Linwood Ave.Whitinsville, MA

508-234-3240

Sunshine HavenA group care program for special needs children isSeeking Part-Time

EmploymentFor 3pm-11pm and

11pm-7amPart-Time workers

Apply At:Sunshine Haven49 Linwood AveWhitinsville, MA

508-234-3240

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL

Nursing:Certified C.N.A.

32hrs. for Dialysis Centers of Rhode Island and Fall River. Dialysis certification prefer-

red. Excellent wages and benefits. Sundays and major

holidays off.

Please call Lisa:(401)434-0170 Ext 220

for appointmentEOE

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

All CleanoutsCleanups

Haul-AwayBasements

AtticsApartments

GaragesYards

Rental PropertyEstate CleanoutsSmall Building

DemolitionBetter Than A Dumpster

We Do It!FREE Estimates!774-329-3386774-230-8586

Armand A. Thibert& Son

• Painting, Remodeling & Renovations

Wallpapering All Types

• Exterior DecksRepaired & Stained

Licensed & InsuredWales, MA

Tel.: 413-245-7181

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaannTrees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

WE NOW TAKEYOUR AUTOSFOR CASH!

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed.

Residential Moves. Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

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ClutterCapture

Removal of unwanted or unusable

household items...Furniture, appliances,

lumber, lawnequipment

•Handy Work

•Local Moving

•Haul Offs/JunkRemoval

The odd job specialist of Central MA

508-868-4291We’re Here To

Help!!

FREEMetal PickupA/C, Refrigerators,

Washers, Small Trailers, Batteries.

WE PAY YOUTop Dollar For Your

AUTOSTRUCKS

Or TRACTORS

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433 CLEANING

* TLC Home *Cleaning

Have You Heard The Phrase, “GOING GREEN?”We Use & Supply OrganicCleaners To Ensure Your

Family’s Safety.Gift Certificates For

Baby Showers,Anniversaries, And More!

A Perfect Gift!

CALL TAMMIE TODAYFOR A GREENER

TOMORROW!508-347-3275774-230-7885

Office/HomesSpring Or Fall Cleanings

Weekly/Bi-Weekly OrMonthly CleaningsFlexible Hours/DaysRegistered/Insured/

Bonded

References Available

House/Office Cleaning Available

Reasonable rates.No job too big or small.

Days and eveninghours available.

BondedCall Wendy for aFREE estimate at:

(508)943-9880

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

***************The Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads

placed in the newspaper for child care (daycare) in your home include your license number.

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

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

The Country Garden

NOW OPEN!!!*******************

Is a new earlylearning center for

pre-school agechildren.

Conveniently locatedoff I-395 in

N Grosvenordale, CT

Registration open for limited enrollment

*******************Please call for apersonal tour:860-923-0440

CT LIC#70060*******************

LICENSEDDAYCARE in Sturbridge

has Fall opening for child over 18 months.

30 years experience.Many references.MA Lic. #9009432

Call Sue Riel at 508-347-9423

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

PAINTINGInterior/Exterior

Power WashingCarpentry

• FREE ESTIMATES •• FULLY Insured •

• Reasonable Rates •

Rich O’Brien Painting

28 Years Of Experience508-248-7314

DiGeronimoPainting

Quality, Affordability& Trust

Without CompromiseInterior Rooms

As Low As$149

Ceilings $79Woodwork $79

Licensed & Insured

Serving Central Mass.James DiGeronimoCell 508-577-7940

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

**************EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

**************All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to The Federal Fair Housing Act

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

preference, limitation ordiscrimination 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. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising 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 aboutdiscrimination call The

Department of Housing and Urban Development “HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD ad 617-565-5308,. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

BrooksideTerrace

Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments

For Rent.Spacious, Fully

Applianced.Starting at $698• A/C In Every Unit

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry

Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pmSaturday 10:00am

to 4:00pmEvening Appointments Available

Brookside Terrace

11 Village DriveSouthbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

C&CPropertiesLOOK & COMPARE

SouthbridgeQuality 1, 2 & 3

Bedroom Apartments!Appliances, Off-Street

Parking.Call (508)765-0501

DOUGLAS1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

Apartments AvailablePrices start at $845/month.

Includes heat, hot water,A/C, pool, fitness center& children’s program.

Off street parking.Call (508)476-3777

DouglasNew Two Bedroom, NewAppliances, Dishwasher,

Quiet, Private Country Road. No Traffic. No Smoking,

No Dogs.$850/MonthPlus Electric

Call: 508-476-1722

DudleyDresser HillApartments

2 Bedroom In CountrySetting. Stove And

Refrigerator Included,Laundry Facility, Off-Street

Parking. No Pets.

First And SecurityDeposit Required$725 Monthly

Plus UtilitiesCall: (508)397-0212

Orchard Hill

Free Rent1 & 2 Bedroom

Apartments.CALL FOR

MORE DETAILSHeat & Hot Water

IncludedFree Parking

Fully AppliancedSpecious

Starting At $797.00Must Income Qualify

SECTION 8CERTIFICATES

WELCOME

508-987-8121EHO

SouthbridgeFirst Floor,

Two Bedroom,Includes Heat &

Hot Water.Off-StreetParking,

Stove & Fridge.Washer & Dryer

Hook-up.No Pets

No Smoking.$725/Month

AvailableAugust 1st

508-248-0932


River MillVillageThompson, CT

Affordable1,2 & 4 Bedroom Apartment Homes

W/D Hook-ups& On-Site Laundry

Ample ParkingSpacious Floor Plans

Near-by Park &Library

Close to I395, RT12

SummerMove-In Special*2 BR ONE MONTH

FREE*Must Income Qualify

Voucher HoldersWelcome

Call Today(860)923-3919rivermillvillage@

winnco.com

SOUTHBRIDGE94 E. Main StreetThird floor apartment

$650/MonthUtilities not included

959 Main Street4 bedroom townhouse

$900/MonthAvailble August 1st

Service Pets OnlyW/D Hookups,

Stove/Refrigerator.First/Last/Security,

References.$20 Application Fee

508-765-5542

Southbridge2 & 3 Bedroom

Apartments:(1) 5-room 2 bedroom(1) 5-room 3 bedroom(1) 6-room 3 bedroom

All are very wellmaintained with

washer/dryer hookups. Varying areas. Someinclude ceramic tiled

kitchen and bath.

From $775/MonthIncome Verification

RequiredFirst & Last Required

Call: 508-769-2500

Southbridge2 bedroom basement

apartment. Laundromat on premises, clean, new cabi-nets, refrigerator & stove

included, wall-to-wallcarpet, off-street parking,

near shopping.

$800/MonthReferences

Call: 508-892-1793508-335-8878

Southbridge2 bedroom, third floor

$750/Month

4 bedroom, third floor$950/Month

All have been remodeled and Section 8 is welcomed

Call: 508-320-2175

SOUTHBRIDGE36-38 Main Street

One bedroom, off street parking, heat and hot

water included.$700/Month

(860)256-7582

SouthbridgeCisco Street

2-Family, First Floor.Three Bedrooms, Enclosed

Front and Back Porch, Laundry Room, Appliances,

Garage Space, Yard.No Pets

References First & Last Month’s Rent

$825/MonthCall: 508-765-1104

SOUTHBRIDGEFully furnished

2-bedroom apartment. Convenient to town

and safe area. 2nd floorAAA credit rating needed. $850 per month with heat.

508-320-9075


SouthbridgeLarge spacious 2 & 3bedroom apartmentsavailable end of July

or August 1st.

Hardwood floors in living room/dining room, eat-in

kitchen, pantry washer/dryer hookup, storage, front & back closed-in porches.

$825-$900First/Last/Security

No PetsCall: 774-258-0147

SouthbridgeMust see!! Spacious first

floor five room two bedroom. Off-street parking, gas heat, washer/dryer hookup, new siding windows and fresh

interior paint.

First/Last$750/Month

utilities not includedCall: 508-248-7812

SouthbridgeNew 1 & 2 bedroom

apartments. Off-street parking. No Pets.

$775/MonthFirst & Security

Call: 508-765-5852

SouthbridgeVery Attractive One Bedroom

Apartment. CentrallyLocated, 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

SpencerAttractive One orTwo-Bedroom Apartment,

Appliances,W/D Hookup Available

Modern, Bright,Quiet Country Setting.Directly Off Route 9. Visit Our Website

www.spencercondos.com

SpencerTwo bedroom apartment,

first floor. Residential area, large yard,

deleaded, carpeted,laundry room, city gas,

forced hot air heat.

Available September 1st$785/Month

First/Security508-867-8707

Sturbridge1738 House

One Bedroom Apartment $900/Month

All Appliances.Free Electric, Heat,

Hot Water.Off-Street Parking

508-347-1101

Sturbridge1738 House

Studio Apartment $675/Month

One Bedroom Apartment $900/Month

Two Bedroom Apartment$1,000/month

All Appliances.Free Electric, Heat,

Hot Water.Off-Street Parking

508-347-1101

Thompson2 bedroom duplex. New bathroom, kitchen with

stove, refrigerator, micro-wave. Near Rte 395 and

schools. Off-street parking, washer/dryer hookups.

No Pets/No Smokers$700/Month

Call: 860-923-9120

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please Call (508)987-1595

EHO

WEBSTERLarge 6 room, 3 bedroom apartment on third floor.

Nice area, nice yard, washer/dryer hookup.

$875/MonthCall: 508-943-2773


WebsterFive Room, Three Bedroom

Apartment For Rent,Frist & Second Floor,Large Living Room,

Large Kitchen, Porch,Appliances IncludedOff-Street Parking.

Section 8 Approved.

ANDThird Floor - Large 3 Bedroom Apartment,

Backyard, Quiet Street, Living Room, Dining Room,

Kitchen, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookups,

Off-Street Parking

For More InformationCall 508-943-8807

WebsterLarge, bright 2 bedroom apartment. Wall-to-wallcarpeting, washer/dryer

facilities, parking, no pets.

Credit Check & ReferencesFirst/Last

$650/MonthCall: 508-943-0474

WEBSTERProspectEstates1 & 2 Bedroom

Apartments.Now Available:

Historical BuildingsMust Income Qualify

SECTION 8CERTIFICATES

WELCOME

Call(508)943-9567

EHO

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

SouthbridgePROFESSIONAL

SPACEFor Rent

98 Hamilton Street(Left Hand Side)

FormerlyDave’s Styling/HairdresserFirst Floor, Good Visibility!

Parking900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft.

508-320-9075

Wonderful Space Available

Webster7,500sq ft Free

Standing BuildingVery secure very bright

great office area, loading dock, plenty of parking conveinient to 395 CT

& RI.

2,400sq ft FreeStanding Building

Loading dock, nice office

9,000sq ftGood for cold storage

1,200sq ftOffice and storage

Owner will give you price you cant refuse

on all spaces!!!

Call: 508-753-3670

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

BrookfieldTwo bedroom house on

Lake Quaboag.

$900/Monthplus utilities

Call: 508-471-0130

SOUTHBRIDGE3 Bedroom 1 Bath House. Recently

Updated Must See!!Located in Nice Quiet Area,Private Landscaped Yard,

W/D-Hook-Ups,Off-Street Parking,

Walk-Out Basement,Screened Porch,

Hardwood Floors,No Pets/Smoking,

Only $1150!!!Plus-Utilities

1st/Last/Security/Preferred508-434-0485

Or:508-764-3853

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Four PlotsIn Worcester Country

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAIn The

“Rememberance Section”All Four For $4500 OBO

(Currently Sells For$1800 Each)

508-721-2572

550 MOBILE HOMES

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park (55+)Mobile Home For Sale.

Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Large Kitchen & Living Room. Screen Porch

& Carport.Park Rent $110/Month

CALL FOR PRICE774-262-7307

For sale bymotivated owner:Sturbridge, MA5 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!

Only $79,900plus park share

Call for more details:860-315-7122

Mobile HomeIn well established

resident owned adultpark in Quinebaug CT.

Many extras!!!

Call for anappointment:508-847-1562

Mobile HomeIn well established

resident owned adultpark in Quinebaug CT.

Many extras!!!

Call for anappointment:508-847-1562

Nice Comfortable 2 Bedroom

Mobile HomeWell kept in

retirement park.$65,000

Call: 774-318-0275

Park ModelMobile HomeFor Sale By Owner

Fully Furnished, New Porch Addition, Also Nice Shed & Great Place For A Garden.

On Beautiful Lot NearSwimming Pool.

Located At HighviewCampground InWest Brookfield.

Begin Camping 4/15-10/15

Asking $28,000508-867-8736

565 ROOMS FOR RENT

SouthbridgeRooms For Rent

Shared kitchen andbathroom.

$110/WeekReferences required

First & LastCall: 508-909-6792

leave message

575 VACATION RENTALS

Hampton Beach:Cottage and

SuitesSleeps 3-8. 200 feet to beach, located behind

Ashworth hotel. Private yard, with grill and tables.

Great family areaand rates.

Call 603-926-1867

**SOUTH**DENNIS:

******************2 PRIME WEEKS

STILL AVAILABLE!!!7/28-8/4, 8/25-9/1

•July & Aug. $975/week. •Off season & winter

rentals available.

3 bedrooms, (dbl, queen, 2 twins), on dead end street, screened porch with gas grill, outside

shower, full kitchen with microwave, full bath,

washer/dryer, 3 tv's with cable, DVD. Close to golf, bike trail, shopping, thea-

ter, 10 mins from bay side and ocean side

beaches.

******************Call Janet at:508-865-1583

after 6 pmor e-mail:

[email protected] photos

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

www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com

14 • Monday, July 23, 2012

700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

1983 Ford 351Windsor Rebuilt trans

and transfer case$350

1952 Chevy Power Train$350

1987 GMC PartsNice chrome front

bumper, heater core, misc.

Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts

Call: 508-892-8481

Ford RangerBed Extender

will not fit step side

$150 Call: 774-230-7158

Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Kwik-Slide

15K for 6 ft bed, never used, will need to buy mounting

brackets.$600 OBO

Call: 508-581-0649or email:

[email protected]

StowmasterTowing Bar

$500 OBOCall: 860-608-7168

TOWING EQUIPMENTBlue OX Towing

Base PlateWith Tow Bar And

Accessories. BX1665 For04-05

Chevy Malibu$175

Blue Ox Heavy Duty8” Drop Receiver

$75Call 508-320-2944

Wheels With Tires16” Koenig rims (4) black 10 spoke with chrome ring and

20 lugs. All mounted on Prometer Radials.

Excellent condition!

$475 OBOCall: 508-764-4111

720 CLASSICS

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. New Factory-Built Motor.

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5900

978-760-3453

1963 FordFairlane 500Rebuilt 260 V8, new

automatic transmission, floors and interior. New dualexhaust, paint and chrome

good.$8,400 OBO

Will consider trades and cashCall Chuck:

508-248-5928

720 CLASSICS

1969 307Chevrolet Camaro

ConvertibleAutomatic transmission, dual exhaust. Appraised at above

average condition! Light green exterior with black stripes & black soft top.

$30,000Call: 508-892-9582

1973 Triumph TR6Red, Many New Parts -Interior, Top, Exhaust,Electrical, Brake Lines,

And More!$6,100

508-248-1592

1975 ChryslerImperial Lebaron

2 door, 440 cubic inch engine good driver,

needs TLC.$2,500

Pick-Up truck side boxes

(2) 8ft, good condition, also have ladder rack free if you

buy boxes!$500

Call: 508-885-4651

1976 MGBRoadster

ConvertibleExterior bodywork newly

redone, 85,000 miles, comes with cover.

$5,000 OBOCall: 508-414-7574

1978 FirebirdFormula

V8, 4-speed, too many new parts to list! Nice cruising car, includes custom fit car

cover, color black.

$8,500 OBOCall: 508-278-6219

After 5pm

1979 ChevyEl Camino

Rebuilt engine, transmission and rear end. Many new

parts included forrestoration. Garaged foryears, runs great, 6cyl,

3 speed manual.

$3,000Call:508-885-2110725 AUTOMOBILES

1996 ChevyLumina - Grey

in good condition, has recent inspection stickermileage - 144,000

Asking on $800.00508 434-0630

1999 VolvoV70 Wagon

Turbo, Auto, LeatherRuns, Check Engine Light On. Needs Electrical Work

To Pass Emissions.Good Engine, Drive Train

& Body Parts.$1,200

Call: 860-974-1801

2006 Chevrolet Silverado For Sale4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, Running Boards, Remote

Starter.Call: 857-636-8913

725 AUTOMOBILES

2003 MercurySable

With 72,000 miles,3L engine, power windows &

locks, cruise control, very good condition.

$3,000Call: 508-254-1052

2004 BMW Z4Black with red interior,

2.5L engine, 21,000 miles

$16,500508-282-2884

2006Mazda 6S

6 cylinder, 4 door, allpower, A/C, traction

control, 25 mpg,73,000 miles.

In Excellent Condition!!

$8,995Call: 508-769-8324

2007 FordFocus SES

4 door sedan, spoiler, remote starter, A/C, 71,000 miles.

$7,600Call: 508-987-2441

2007 ToyotaCamry XLE

4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Leather/Loaded,

Premium Condition.

$21,000 OBOCall After 6PM

860-974-0069

2009 ChevyColorado 4x4LT

Black w/grey interior, 77,000 miles, well maintained, bed cover & factory liner. Selling truck w/Fisher Homesteader

plow in perfect condition.

Truck&Plow$18,750

Truck w/out plow$16,800

Call:508-987-3975

Classic1984- 500 SELMercedes Benz4 door sedan, 134,000

miles, very good condition.

Best OfferCall for more information:

508-867-2774

FOR SALE1997 Volvo Station

WagonWhite, 5 cylinder automatic transmission. 850 GL Turbo

Needs Work$500 OBO

Call: 508-867-9566

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

740 MOTORCYCLES

1986 HarleyWide Glide1340 CCEVO

Custom paint, manyupgrades and chrome.

Comes with original parts and spare chrome parts.

$6,000 OBOCall: 860-974-9811

1994 Honda 300EX Quad

5 speed with reverse. New tires, in great condition. Must

see to appreciate.

$1,500 OBOCall: 508-885-9963

1997 HarleyDavidson Fat Boy

mint conditionEXTRAS! EXTRAS!EXTRAS! EXTRAS!

28,000 miles, a must see!$10,900

Call: 774-241-0577anytime

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2007 Roadstar Warrior-

Metallic Gray, VERY LOW MILES, Samson Ground Pounders, Very Clean.

$7,000 OBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6-

600CC, Royal Blue, VERY LOW MILES, Very Clean,

Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO

Call: 908-242-2016or email:

[email protected]

2001 HarleyElectra Glide

ClassicExcellent condition, redburgundy, 15,500 miles.

Every service done, helmets, leather jackets available.

$10,000Call: 508-942-8300

2005 HarleyDavidson

Fat Boy AnniversaryEdition

10,250 miles, a lot of chrome, drag bars,

Super G carbasking $13,500 OBOCall: 508-340-7950

2005 Honda VTX1300 Retro

Exellent Condition$7,500 OBO

Call for details860-923-9067

2007 HarleyDavidson

XL 1200 N Roadster5096 Miles. Mint Condition.

Many Added CustomizedAccessories. Including Vance

Hines Exhaust.$7800

Call 860-966-1660

740 MOTORCYCLES

2007-2009Yamaha VStar

1300 Stock Seat

$200Call: 774-230-7158

2009 HarleyDavidson

MotorcycleHeritage softtail, saddle bags

& cover, windshield. Mint condition!

$13,000Call: 508-762-6172

or 508-755-8103

‘99 Harley Davidson Road

King Classic

3291 orginal miles. serviced at beginning of year. New battery, Vance & Hainesexhaust. lots of chrome

Very unusual with such low mileage, its like buying a new bike that’s been hardly used.

Cover included.

$15,000 Call Steven:

774 490-7313

BMW MOTORCYCLE

1997 R85OR T2KNew tires, hard bags,

tank bag.$3,500

OR will trade for 2-wheel drive pickup of equal value

Call Joe at:860-315-7181

MOTORCYCLE2004 YamahaV Star 1100

ClassicExcellent condition, must be

seen to be appreciated. Like new, well kept

Asking $5,000Call: 508-347-5179

or774-230-5924

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1997 35’Holiday

VacationerChevy 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.

$18,000Call: 508-892-4102

2003 Damon

ChallengerMotor Home

Gas EngineAllison TransmissionWork Horse Chassis

24 K Miles1-Slide Out

Queen Size BedroomAsking $45,000price is negotialbe860-928-2820

or 860-923-3071

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1994 DamonEscaper 32’ Fifth Wheel Camper

Great condition, real clean! New tires, custom orderdeluxe queen size bed

and microwave.Everything works!

$5,000Call: 508-335-2747

1998 30’ Cavalier Gulf Stream

TrailerWith screen room,

seasonal use atcampgrounds.

$5,500 will negotiateCall: 860-923-2445

2002 Flagstaff 25ftUltra Light CamperLIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps

6, double doors, heated queen bed, microwave, bath-

tub, air conditioning/heat, awning and more.

[email protected] picture

Call: 413-245-9036

4 Ton Hudson Trailer

Comes with accessories$2,395

Call: 508-885-2286

Brimfield/Sturbridge

Must SellCampground Lot!

Was $19,000NOW $9500

My Loss, Your Gain!508-989-8165

Motor Home1998 Holiday

RamblerEndeavor Diesel1 Slide, Low Mileage,Washer/Dryer, Very

Good Condition.

$33,000Call 860-774-6128

Summer Fun!Woodstock Campground Activities include: fishing

pond, pool, etc. Open April 15 thru October. 35’ Trailer with attached 8x16 screen

porch, includes lot.

$7,500Call: 860-963-2065

Tilt-Quad TrailerWith sides, like new!!

$325Call: 508-259-8805760 VANS/TRUCKS

2002 WhiteChevy Van

Express 2500

Best OfferCall: 774-482-0408

2001 Dodge 2500Pickup, 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

1978 GMC 7500Cat. motor, very clean. Many

new parts, tires like new. “Must be seen.”

$6,900Reduced to $6,000

or Best OfferRuns Great!!

Cell: 860-753-1229

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath,

No Undercarriage Rust.Good Mechanics.

$1500978-760-3453

1987 Chevy Pickup6in. lift, completely rebuilt, 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots

of new parts. Awesomemonster truck. Great for

mud runnin!!Serious Inquiries Only

$3,500 OBROCall Neal: 508-612-5658

or: 508-488-0566

1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,

Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt

Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,

Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats

Excellent Condition14,100GVWR

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

1997 DodgeDakota

Extended Cab2 wheel drive, dark green

58,000 miles, 5 speedstandard transmission,

good condition.

$2,700 Call: 508-713-3066

or 508-779-0194

2002 GMCSierra SLT

1500, Z71 off road package. Extended cab, Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new

Mastercraft tires. 224,000 miles

$6,000 OBOCall: 774-922-2098

2003 Ford F3501 Ton Van

Low mileage, clean, good running condition.

$6,000

Small UtilityTrailer

$900

Call: 508-909-6460

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2004 Ford F150V8 Super Cab

4 wheel drive,89.8 thousand miles,in excellent condition

color: red.

Asking $14,800Call: 508-867-3479

2009 ChevySilveradoClub Cab1500 Series

Has Z-71 Package.Silver Blue Color. WithTonneau Cover & Liner.8k Miles, One Owner.

Asking $25,000Fran 508-791-9885

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MichiganBackhoe

PayloaderDiesel, Runs Good

$9997Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

John DeereSkidloader

Needs Motor Work

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

767 VEHICLES WANTED

Vehicle NeededElderly woman looking for

donated vehicle. Even if it is in need of minor repairs. Does not need to pass

inspection if it is a minor fix.

Call: 774-230-2564

Vehicle Needed!!If anyone has a car that

runs and can get a sticker and they want to donate it to an old man that needs a

car to get to the stores.Let him know he may be willing to give you some-

thing for the car.

Here is his number!!Call: 508-764-0594

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REAL ESTATE

Outdoor Rooms Help Expand HomesNEWSUSA

If the economic downturnmeans a new house isn’trealistic right now, consideradding an outdoor room toyour home. You can extendyour kitchen, expand thefamily room, create a medi-tation place — the possibili-ties are endless. The bestpart? There’s no need totake out a second mortgage,because you can do it your-self.

“Most do-it-yourselferswill find that a brick patio isless expensive than a com-parably sized wood deck —and there is much lessupkeep,” said LauraSchwind, a registered land-scape architect for Pine HallBrick, America’s largestmanufacturer of genuineclay pavers.

To get started, place youroutdoor furniture, the grill,

kids’ toys, and otherobjects that you will wanton the patio in the area ofthe proposed patio. Outlinethe area with a garden hoseto see how much squarefootage you will need.You’ll also need to choose apattern, keeping in mindthat some patterns requiremore cuts than others.

To install, dig approxi-mately eight inches downand six inches out beyondthe area you will pave.Slope the soil about one-quarter inch per foot toallow for proper drainage.

Next, tamp the soil downwith a hand tamper or avibrating plate compactor.

Put down four inches —eight inches for driveways— of crusher run gravel,and compact it well with thetamper or plate compactor.Lay down two lengths ofone-inch PVC pipe, parallel

to each other and severalfeet apart. Cover the pipeswith concrete sand, whichis course and jagged, thenuse a board across the top ofthe pipes to screed the sandlevel.

Remove the pipes, and usea trowel to fill and smooththe voids. Lay the pavers inplace. Then, install edgerestraints, which can bemetal or plastic; a row offinished pavers stood onend and buried to finishedheight; or troweled concretethat’s later covered withbackfill.

For more information ondo-it-yourself homeimprovement projects usingbrick pavers, contact PineHall Brick at 1-800-334-8689or visit www.pinehall-brick.com.

Granite Countertops Still TopList of Home Improvements

NEWSUSA

Despite the sputteringeconomy, consumerspendingon home renova-tion remains healthy.Across the nation, home-owners are investing inhome remodeling projects– especially kitchenmakeovers – either tomake their homes moreappealing to buyers ormore comfortable andenjoyable while they rideout the housing slump.

And one of the mostpopular home improve-ments is, once again, gran-ite countertops.

A recent study of 10,000consumers, conducted bythe Research Institute forCooking and KitchenIntelligence, found thatkitchen renovationsremain at the top of the listfor consumers seeking to addvalue to their homes. Whenthe study asked homeowners,“If you were changing yourkitchen now and had no bud-get constraints, whatimprovement would youmake?” granite countertopswere among the kitchen fea-tures they coveted most.

Many consumers are tight-ening their belts but remaineager for granite countertops,according to GarisDistelhorst, executive vice

president of the MarbleInstitute of America, thenation’s leading natural stoneassociation.

“Historically, consumersrecognize that granite coun-tertops enhance the value ofa home in ways few otherimprovements can,” saidDistelhorst. “No other coun-tertop surface can measureup to granite in terms ofpracticality, timeless beauty,durability and safety. Thisnatural stone has held itsvalue in ways more trendy

materials have not.”Consumers continue to

invest confidently inkitchen makeoversbecause the projects typi-cally increase the resalevalue of their homes. Inthe last five years, kitchenremodeling projects havegenerally returned 80 to 85percent of consumers’investments, according tothe “Cost versus ValueReport” from Remodelingmagazine.

Because kitchen renova-tions increase resale val-ues, experts agree that ifconsumers can only affordto renovate one room intheir homes, it should bethe kitchen. In fact, an all-new kitchen “that looksgreat and is fun to work in”was the top priority of2,200 home enthusiasts

surveyed recently by BetterHomes and Gardens maga-zine.

“What we’ve discovered isthat the home continues to beour emotional center and thesweet spot of everyday life,”said Gayle Butler, BetterHome’s editor in chief.“Economic uncertainty aside,we won’t stop spending,improving and dreaming.”

For more information, visitthe Marble Institute Web site,www.usenaturalstone.com.

Three Helpful Tips forRenting Out Your Home

NEWSUSA

Home ownership hasalways been a part of theAmerican dream, but thatmay be changing.Uncertainty in the housingmarket has led many would-be buyers to believe that rent-ing’s the better option.

According to a May 2010online survey commissionedby the National ApartmentAssociation, 76 percent ofconsumers think that rentingis preferable to owning ahome in today’s market.

Likewise, some homeown-ers believe it’s better to rent

out their homethan to sell it forless than itsworth, if they cansell it all. Thoseconsidering rent-ing out their prop-erty shouldn’tmake a hasty deci-sion. Neglectingto weigh the costsand potentialrisks could putfirst-time land-lords in a poor sit-uation. Moco, Inc.,a company thatprovides screen-ing services toproperty owners,managers ande m p l o y e r s

throughout the United States,offers the following tips:

* Look at the numbers.Renting might not be the bestoption. If you’re going to losemoney each month, it mightmake more sense to sell, evenif you won’t get your askingprice. Consider all potentialcosts, including propertytaxes, income taxes on yourtenants’ rent, maintenance,and the normal wear and tearyour property will experi-ence. Remember that youwon’t be able to pocket all ofthe rent money; you will haveto put a portion of it back into

the property.* Find quality tenants.Nightmare tenants can be,well, a nightmare. Prepare fora careful screening process.Many private landlords can’taccess the quality screeningproducts available to largerbusinesses without goingthrough a lengthy certifica-tion process. However, youcan avoid time and expenseby asking your applicants tov i s i tMyScreeningReport.com.The report includes a con-sumer credit report, SSN ver-ification, comprehensivecriminal search, evictionsearch, national sex offenderregistry search and an OFAC(federal terrorism database)search — everything youneed to determine whether apotential tenant meets yourstandards.

* Use an all-encompassinglease. Whether you use a tem-plate or hire an attorney towrite your lease, make surethat the lease clearly statesyour expectations. The leaseshould state who is responsi-ble for what, when you expectrent to be paid and whatpenalties you will impose if itis late.

For more information, visitwww.MyScreeningReport.com.

Hospitality Industry Takes aHit, Investors Take Interest

NEWSUSA

As the real estate markethas fallen, more developershave become interested inpurchasing bottom-dollarhomes to resell when themarket recovers. In a simi-lar vein, some businessesare now purchasing hotels.

One such investment andreal estate company, MODHospitality, has takenadvantage of falling realestate values to buy high-quality hotels and restau-rants in strong markets.

“The hospitality indus-try, as a whole, is taking abeating,” says MODHospitality PresidentFrederic S. Richardson.“It’s the perfect opportuni-ty for wily investors tomake a profit.”

The company plans tohold and manage the prop-erties for three to fiveyears, or until the value oftheir investment matures.They recognize that profes-sional property manage-ment is crucial, and theyonly use local propertymanagement firmsbecause they know themarkets where the proper-ties appeal. Complete oper-ating results are providedto promote investor confi-dence.

So far, the company hasobtained hotel propertiesin different markets, rang-ing from boutique hotels tohigh-quality hotel chain

franchises, including aHoliday Inn Express andThe Fairfield Inn byMarriott.

More prestigious proper-ties include the NewClinton Hotel, a boutiqueacquisition located in theheart of South Beach,Miami, Fla. Situated onWashington Avenue, thehotel is surrounded bydiverse restaurants, trendyshops and lively bars. Alsolocated in Miami Beach,the The Hotel Astor MiamiBeach is a luxury boutiquehotel with Art Deco flair.The hotel and its newMaison d’Azur Restaurantare favorite destinationsfor celebrities, artists andfashion photographers, as

well as business execu-tives.

While the economicdownturn strains the hos-pitality industry, hotelsand restaurants seem ripefor investment. In using acompany such as MODHospitality, which careful-ly researches potentialproperties and expertlyhandles their manage-ment, investors are able tobenefit from the hospitali-ty industry while takingless risk.

For more information,visit www.eastcoastven-tures.com. MODHospitality trades on theOTC.BB under the symbolMODY.OB.

Refinancing in a Down Market NEWSUSA

Falling home values are a cause for con-cern for millions of American homeowners,mortgage lenders and the federal govern-ment.

To help families dealing with lower homevalues and other personal crises, the ObamaAdministration announced the MakingHome Affordable initiative that is designedto help between 7 million and 9 millionAmericans improve the affordability of theirmortgage and prevent foreclosure.

Understand Your OptionsThere are several programs under the

Making Home Affordable initiative. One ofthese is the Home Affordable RefinanceProgram (HARP). HARP is a refinance pro-gram for homeowners who are current ontheir mortgage payments, but unable to takeadvantage of the current low interest ratesdue to their home’s depressed value. The pro-gram is also designed to assist borrowers inchanging from a risky loan, like a negativelyamortizing adjustable, into a more stable 30-year fixed rate.

There are several eligibility requirementsfor the HARP program, however the mostimportant one is that your loan be owned orguaranteed by either Fannie Mae or FreddieMac, and you must work directly throughyour lender (the company that currently ser-vices your loan).

Borrowers interested in knowing if theyqualify for a HARP refinance program mustcontact their lender. You can also obtain gen-eral information about HARP, as well asaccess links to determine whether your loanis Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-owned orguaranteed, from the Making HomeAffordable web site: http://www.making-

homeaffordable.gov/loan_lookup.html.Before your lender can make you an offer,

you will need to fully document your income,which generally requires providing: your W-2s, recent bank statements and pay stubs.The PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. has a help-ful

mortgage-assessment form at www.home-safepmi.com, where you can input the infor-mation your lender will likely require.

Given the backlog of requests, the processfrom phone call to decision may take 60 to 90days. So, don’t be surprised if you don’t getan answer right away. And be sure to followup frequently.

An outdoor patio can help expand your existing homewithout requiring anothermortgage.

NEWSUSA

Even during a recessed econ-omy and poorhousing mar-ket, kitchen renovations re-main at the top of the list forconsumerslooking to add val-ue to their homes.

NEWSUSA

Just like the housing market,the hospitality industry hastaken itslumps, creating aless-expensive opportunityfor potential investors.

NEWSUSA

The economy is forcing manyreal estateinvestors to rentout unsold homes.

NEWSUSA

If you’re struggling to meetpayments, don’t hesitatetocontact your mortgage lender.

NEWSUSA

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quito deterrent that can help keep bugs outof your own backyard: Mix together one cuplemon scented liquid dish detergent and onecup lemon scented ammonia. Set hose endsprayer to 20 gallons and spray up to threetimes per week. Be sure to avoid inhalingammonia fumes during preparation orapplication.

***Itch Relief Remedies — Did you ever won-

der why a mosquito bite causes us to itch?The insect’s saliva, which it injects as itbites, is the culprit. Because there are a dif-ferent species of mosquitoes a person canreact more strongly to some bites than oth-ers. Here are some proven itch soothers:

• Roll on antiperspirant can offer relieffrom itching. Ken Haller, M.D., associate pro-fessor of pediatrics at Saint LouisUniversity School of Medicine, suggestsdabbing a bit of roll-on antiperspirantdirectly on the bug bite for instant relief.

• Apply clear scotch tape over the bite andpress down to relieve itch and preventswelling.

• Rub a bar of dampened soap directly ontothe bite area for a quick itch fix.

• A dab of rubbing alcohol on a cotton ballor swab relieves itching instantly for lessthan a penny per use. To make travel sizebottles, just refill a clean shampoo samplebottle with straight alcohol.

• To treat large areas of inflammation,apply a paste of baking soda and water as anitch reliever.

• Did you know you can reduce swellingand itching from a mosquito or bee bite by

sprinkling it with meat tenderizer? It breaksdown the protein and relieves the skin reac-tion. Sprinkle it on directly, or for sensitiveskin, make a paste of tenderizer and waterand apply it generously to clean skin rightafter a bite.

• Some people claim Vicks VapoRubrelieves the itch of a bite. Just apply it to theaffected area.

***Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House

— Your tips can win you a great dinner fortwo at the historic Publick House HistoricInn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint tobe entered into a random drawing. One win-ner per month will win a fabulous dinner fortwo (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant,located on Route 131 across the town com-mon in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m inthe business of dispensing tips, not invent-ing them (although I can take credit forsome), I’m counting on you readers out thereto share your best helpful hints!

Do you have a helpful hint or handy tipthat has worked for you? Do you have a ques-tion regarding household or garden mat-ters? If so, why not share them with readersof The Southbridge Evening News? Sendquestions and/or hints to: Take the Hint!C/o the Southbridge Evening News, 25 ElmSt., Southbridge, MA 01550. Or [email protected]. Hints are entered into adrawing for dinner for two at the historicPublick House Inn. For more great hints,tune into Take the Hint! one minute snippettip s aired twice daily on ORC FM 98.9. Andfor more tips and talk, be sure to listen to mylive hour long show from 9 to 10 a.m., eachFriday on WARE 1250.

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