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INSIDEA2-3— LOCAL

A4 — OPINION

A9— SENIOR SCENE

A10 — CALENDAR

A10— OBITUARIES

A11-12 — SPORTS

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BY AMANDA COLLINSTRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

UXBRIDGE — While the ballotfeatured just one contested race, aone-year seat on the Board ofSelectmen, the face of town poli-tics changed dramatically with last

week’s annualtown election.

T h eTuesday, May21 electiondrew 546 vot-ers, a mere 5.5percent of theregistered vot-ers inU x b r i d g e ,who gave thec o n t e s t e d

s e l e c t m a n ’ sseat to political newcomer LanceAnderson, with 359 votes. His oppo-nent, Richard Sawyer, tallied 130

Andersonclaims

BOS spot

Turn To ANDERSON, page A15

Lance Anderson

Memorial Day in the Valley

BY AMANDA COLLINSTRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

NORTHBRIDGE — If you grewup Northbridge, or even anywherein the Blackstone Valley, there’s agood chance you’ve spent at leastsome time at the WhitinCommunity Center.

Perhaps it was roller-skating inthe gym on a Friday evening ordancing the night away at middleschool dance. Maybe it was a poolparty, or a fitness class, or a commu-nity meeting. With an array ofevents, programs, and activities, theWhitin Community Center has beena community hub for nine decades,with something to offer all ages.

This year, the center is commemo-rating its 90th anniversary, and isasking anyone with memories madethere to share their stories as part ofthe celebration.

“We would like to gather and dis-play WCC stories, photographs, andmemorabilia to highlight the impor-tant part this organization played inso many lives,” said MarketingDirector Martha Wetzel.

Those stories all relate back to theWCC’s original mission, whichaccording to Wetzel, “hasn’t

changed one bit,” even as the build-ing itself has been renovated overtime and the center’s offerings haveevolved.

“The Whitin Community Center

is committed to enhancing thehealth and well-being of individualsand families and to building a

Celebrating 90 years

Turn To WCC, page A14

WHITIN COMMUNITY CENTER STILL A STAPLE OF THE VALLEY

Amanda Collins photos

Upstairs at the Whitin Community Center is a gallery of historic photos, including thisshot of the four Whitin sisters who endowed the center.

Voters return several incumbents to town positions BY AMANDA COLLINSTRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

NORTHBRIDGE — More than1,200 residents, 12.8 percent of thetown’s registered voters, came tothe polls Tuesday, May 21, to votein contested races for the Board ofSelectmen, Town Moderator andTrustee of Soldiers Memorials.With a 732-389 margin voters alsoapproved the only question on theballot — a one-year debt exclusionfor several capital expenditures.Incumbents Charles

Ampagoomian Jr. and JamesAthanas prevailed in a four-wayrace for two open seats on theBoard of Selectmen.Ampagoomian will take on hissixth consecutive term on theboard with 863 votes.“It’s a humbling experience toknow that you serve this long andpeople in the town of Northbridgelike the way you’ve conductedyourself and the town’s business,”Ampagoomian said. “I realize thatthe job is not for me. It’s for every

resident of the town – whetherthey are a registered voter orwhether they like me or not – thecommunity at large is theirs, notmine.”For Athanas, who tallied 693 votes,the re-election marks the begin-ning of his second term on theboard.Their challengers, Robert Parkerand John Brown, received 458 and188 votes, respectively.

Turn To SELECTMEN, page A15

Gregory Sabatino, 3, dressed like Uncle Sam toride in the Douglas parade.


A soldier holds the flag during Memorial Day ceremonies inDouglas.

A man looks up at the flag while “The StarSpangled Banner” plays in Northbridge.

Remarks are given at the Prospect HillCemetery in Uxbridge.

Carly McKay, 2, decked out in red, white andblue during the Uxbridge parade.

All over the Blackstone Valley last weekend, townshonored their veterans and those that have made theultimate sacrifice for our freedom with ceremonies andparades. In Douglas, residents gathered on Sunday, May26, while in Uxbridge and Northbridge, ceremonies wereheld on Monday, May 27.

For more photos from Douglas, turn to page A5! Formore from Uxbridge, turn to page A6! Finally, for morefrom Northbridge, turn to page A7!

Charles Ampagoomian James Athanas

Local artists encouraged share work for retrospectiveThe Blackstone Valley Art Association has been maintaining an active artist presence in

the area for 55 years.It is the goal of the association to educate and provide a venue for the public to view and

gain an appreciation of art. In that vein we are having a 55 Year Retrospective Show.Invitations have been sent to as many past members as we could find. We are asking fami-

lies, friends or collectors of BVAA memberswho have artwork they would like to sharewith us, to contact us about the show. Theshow will held at the Sprinkler Factory onHarlow Street in Worcester for the month ofJuly.

An artist reception will be held July 13from 4-8 p.m. and is open to the public,refreshments will be served. To contact us,see our website at bvaa.org or call CarolFrieswick at 508-234-6697.

We have an ongoing art show at MilfordTV, 138 S.Main St., Milford. The theme of thepresent show is Floral Fantasy and featuresguest artist Katalina Savola of Milford along

with BVAA mem-bers. Artist recep-tion will be June 13from 6-8 p.m.

BY AMANDA COLLINSSTONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER

Continuing his endeavor tocollect 200,000 pairs of shoesfor the needy, the “shoe man” isissuing a challenge to localschools before they break forsummer.

The “Shoe Week Challenge,”a push running June 10 to 14,will pit area districts againsteach other in a friendly compe-tition to see which schools cancollect the most footwear forthe Feet Need Shoes project injust five days. The winner willget a personal visit from theshoe man himself, AlexanderDiaz, who will present the dis-trict with a donation on behalfof his Auburn UPS Store, andpersonally load up the shoesand haul them away.

Since January, Diaz has col-lected more than 21,000 pairs ofshoes through his Feet NeedShoes campaign, a drive that ben-efits the global nonprofitSoles4Souls, which distributesnew and used shoes to disadvan-taged people worldwide, includingvictims of last week’s tornado inMoore, Okla.

His goal of collecting 200,000pairs would top the 120,000 he col-lected during his first shoe drivein 2009, which earned him the sta-tus of the local “shoe man.”

But it’s not all about numbers toDiaz, who said that his ultimategoal of helping the needy andinspiring others to do the same ismet every time someone drops offa pair of kicks.

“It is a free way to give back thatproves you don’t need money to

help people in need. Giving backcan be easy as cleaning out yourcloset,” he said. “One pair, threepairs, or three hundred – it’s allthe same. You are making a differ-ence in someone’s life.”

Diaz, who originally hails fromPuerto Rico, knows personallyhow important just one pair ofshoes can be. Growing up inpoverty, that’s all he had.

But today, Diaz co-owns fourbusinesses, a home in Charlton,sits on the Auburn Youth andFamily Services Board ofDirectors, and recently clearedmore than 20 pairs of shoes out ofhis closet.

“When you have so much, itmakes you say, ‘Now I need to givesomething back,’” he said.

Diaz has found that the local

community has been extremelysupportive of his efforts, donat-ing so many shoes in just a fewmonths that a trailer stocked with15,000 pairs was already shippedoff to the Soles4Souls headquar-ters in Tennessee. Many of thedonations have come in bulk fromorganizations like churches, localbusinesses, and especiallyschools.

Students in Southbridge,Sturbridge, Webster, Douglas,Leicester, and Oxford have heldtheir own Feet Need Shoes drivesand collected thousands of pairsthis school year.

Diaz is hoping that the “ShowWeek Challenge” will help tap theresources schools offer beforethey let out for summer vacation.

“Imagine if everyone at everyschool donated just one pair ofshoes. That would be some seri-

ous numbers,” he said.Area schools interested in tak-

ing in the “Shoe Week Challenge”should contact Diaz at (508) 721-9600 or by email atthestringofhope@ gmail.combefore the June 10 start.

The winning district/schoolwill receive a donation that can beused for anything they choose –school supplies, teaching materi-als or even a pizza party.

But, of course, thechance to give extendsbeyond schools and the“Shoe Week Challenge.”If you have a pair of newor used shoes in any styleor size that you wouldlike to donate, you candrop them off at the UPSStore at 482 Southbridge

St. in Auburn, or the other UPSStore locations in Holden,Westborough or Worcester.Charlton’s St. Joseph’s Churchand the Worcester Public Schoolsalso have ongoing collections.

Amanda Collins may be reachedat (508) 909-4132 or by email [email protected].

‘Feet Need Shoes’ campaign continues push for footwear


The “shoe man,” Alexander Diaz, holds up a pair of shoes donated by a three-year-old boy to his Feet Need Shoes drive.

This mountain of bagged shoes is just asliver of the 21,000 pairs that the FeetNeed Shoes campaign has collectedsince January. Alexander Diaz keeps a track of his shoe col-

lection with posters and Post-Its that line awall inside his Auburn UPS Store.

2 • BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNEFriday, May 31, 2013

TRIBUNE ALMANACQUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“It’s a humbling experienceto know that you serve thislong and people in the townof Northbridge like the wayyou’ve conducted yourselfand the town’s business. I

realize that the job is not forme. It’s for every resident ofthe town – whether they are

a registered voter or whetherthey like me or not – the com-munity at large is theirs, not

mine.”

- Northbridge Selectman CharlesAmpagoomian, after being re-elected to hissixth consecutive term last week.

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BY AMANDA COLLINS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

NORTHBRIDGE — Last week, afteralready serving 39 years as town moderator,Harold Gould was reelected to his 14th con-secutive term.

Since 1974, he has presided over dozensupon dozens of Town Meetings inNorthbridge. He also spent more than eightyears as town moderator in his hometownof Blackstone.

Gould is a graduate of Holy Cross andHarvard Law School, a retired ArmyLieutenant colonel, and has a law practicebased in Uxbridge.

In 1999 the Board of Selectmen issuedGould a proclamation for his service andlast year he was one of just three modera-tors distinguished by the MassachusettsModerator Association for giving morethan 45 years of service. He was the onlyone who had served in two towns.

By the end of his newly won term in 2016,Gould will have spent more than fourdecades as town moderator in Northbridge,and combined with his time in Blackstone,will have dedicated more than half a centu-ry to the role. He sat down with theBlackstone Valley Tribune to reflect on theposition, and why it means so much to him.

Tell us a little about your profession-al background.

“I did my undergraduate studies at HolyCross and I graduated with a bachelor’sdegree with a concentration in political sci-ence. And then I went to Harvard LawSchool and three years later got my lawdegree.

The day before I graduated from HarvardLaw School I was commissioned in theUnited States Army as an infantry officerand I went on active duty for two years[from 1958 to 1960]. I initially went to FortBenning, Ga., to go through an infantry offi-cer basic course, which every new infantrylieutenant, including West Pointers, mustgo through.

I really then should have been shipped toKorea. But Fort Benning was looking for aninfantry officer who had a law degree.When they were scanning through theclasses that were going through at that timethey spotted my résumé and I got reas-signed to Fort Benning for the rest of mytour. So I never left.

When I came back I started practicinglaw in Worcester in 1961.

In about 1985, because all of my activitywas related in the Worcester County ratherthan the city, I decided to leave the partner-ship I was in and I came down and estab-lished an office in Uxbridge as a solo prac-titioner — and I’m still at it.”

You just won your 14th term as townmoderator in Northbridge, but it didn’tbegin here. Tell us about your time astown moderator in your hometown ofBlackstone.

“When I came back from the service in1961, I was a bachelor and moved back withmy folks. I had been in town for two yearsand the moderator in Blackstone had beenappointed the treasurer of the town, so hewas not going to run for re-election. Some ofthe politicians in town prevailed upon meto run, and I did and I got elected. And Iremained the moderator until October of1971 when I officially moved toNorthbridge. I had 8 1/2 years there.”

What made you run in Northbridge?

“I had no intention of running at thatpoint. What happened was the incumbentmoderator had announced that he was notgoing to seek re-election and I got contactedby a number of people in town who knewme from Blackstone and tried to talk meinto running. But a very good friend ofmine, Ross Rajotte, had already taken outnomination papers, and I said, ‘I’m notgoing to run against him.’

So Ross heard about it and called me andsaid, ‘Harold, I understand you’ve beenapproached to run for moderator and youwon’t run because I’m in the race.’ He said,‘If I pull out of the race, will you promiseme you will go take out your nominationpapers?’

I said sure, but I wanted him to be com-fortable with it. He said, ‘I’m comfortable –you should be the moderator, not me.’

So Ross went down, withdrew his nomi-nation papers, I went down and filed mine. Ihad no opposition and I got elected. Andthat was the beginning of what is now 39years.”

There must be something about theTown Meeting process that you love?

“There is. TheTown Meeting is thepurest form ofdemocracy. As longas you’re a regis-tered voter, you cancome to TownMeeting, you can beheard, you can speakyour mind, and atthe end you vote. Itcan’t get any purerthan that.

Even the represen-tative Town Meetingis not as pure as theopen one we have. Inthe representativeTown Meeting youelect representativesto represent you. Inthe open Town

Meeting that we have here in Northbridge,you come and you represent yourself.

So I enjoy it from that point of view –looking at it from a political science point ofview. But I also enjoy the dynamics of theTown Meeting, and I find them very fasci-nating. I’m basically a people watcher. Iread body language and I can look at peopleas they speak and I get a pretty good senseof how people are going to end up votingbefore we even take the vote.

But it’s the ability to get people together –neighbors and friends – to go in, debate anissue, and eventually take a vote and moveon. That’s what its all about. The TownMeeting is not my Town Meeting – it’s thepeople’s. I’m just the moderator.”

What stands out to you when you lookback on all the Town Meetings you’vepresided over?

“In terms of attendance and interest, thebiggest issue was a number of years agowhen there was a proposal to build a race-track in this town. We had two special townmeetings, and at one of those the atten-dance was just below 2,200 and at the otherit was just below 1,800. We had to split thegroup because there’s no venue largeenough to hold that many people and wehad to appoint an assistant moderator inthe other room. We had to have a communi-cation system where the people in the tworooms could hear each other. So the logis-tics became more complicated, but both ofthose meetings ran very well.

That was the highlight in terms of atten-dance but over the years we’ve had othermeetings where there have been between800 and 1,200 people. And then we’ve had alot where the attendance is very low.

What drives that is what’s on the war-rant. Put a very controversial matter on thewarrant, it will draw a crowd, no matterwhat.”

What are some of the more controver-sial articles you can remember in yourtenure?

“The racetrack was extremely controver-sial. We’ve had some controversy in the lastfew years over trying to a find a solution tothe DPW facility. There have been four orfive proposals presented, all of which werevery controversial, all of which weredefeated. But that doesn’t solve the problem– it still has to be addressed.

We’ve had some controversial zoningissues in the past. When we built the newhigh school we had about 1,000 people at theTown Meeting and it passed overwhelming-ly. It was one of those cases where the needhad been determined, the process to get tothe Town Meeting had been followed, andthe homework had been done. Peoplesaid,‘We need it, let’s do it.’

Besides presiding over TownMeetings, you appoint the FinanceCommittee. What do you look for incandidates?

“I’ve always tried to appoint people who Ifelt were qualified, who knew somethingabout town government, who could bringsome skill, and most importantly whowould vote and support measures that arein the best interest of the town. I don’tappoint people if they’re only agenda is fora particular department.

I don’t tell them how to vote and I don’tinterfere with the operations of theFinance Committee, but I want to makesure that however they vote, it’s an honest

conviction on their part that they’re doingwhat is in the best interest of the town. I tryto get balance into the whole thing. I try tomake sure there is some geographic repre-sentation, and that the two sexes are repre-sented.”

What have you found to be the hardestpart of the role of town moderator?

“I don’t know if you would call it thehardest, but I think the most important partof being the town moderator is not simplyyour conviction that you are totally impar-tial, you have to perceived by the peoplethat you are totally impartial. And that’scritical, and I think I’ve achieved thatthrough the years.

I’m very sensitive about making sure thatwhether you’re pro or con, whether you’reliked or disliked, whether or not your viewsare accepted, if you wanted to get up andspeak on a matter, you will get your oppor-tunity. And when all is said and done, thepeople as a whole will decide.

It’s not the hardest thing, but I think it’sthe most important thing, and it’s some-thing you have to work at to some extent.The people have to have absolute faith thatthey’re going to get a fair shake.

Three years from now, when your14th term is up, do you see yourselfrunning again?

“Through the years people have asked menow and then, ‘How long do you think you’llbe interested in being the town moderator?’And I’ve always told them, if I am in goodhealth and I have all my marbles and thepeople want to re-elect me, I’ll serve.

Do I love the Town Meeting? Absolutely.Do I enjoy being the town moderator?Absolutely. But at some point there will be atime when it’s time to move on. I don’t knowwhen that’s going to be, but under no cir-cumstances would I run for re-election if Ididn’t feel in my own mind that I was ingood health — and more importantly —that my mind is in the right state.”

To dedicate so many years to publicservice, you must have a passion for thecommunity. What do you love about thistown?

“I love its people. I think that’s what atown is all about – the people. We have awonderful resourcein the [library],that’s an absolutegem. We have agreat library systemhere in town. Andthe school system,like all school sys-tems, has plussesand minuses. Butit’s basically aboutthe people.

Amanda Collinsmay be reached at(508) 909-4132 or byemail ata c o l l i n s @ s t o n e -bridgepress.com.

BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE • 3Friday, May 31, 2013

PUBLIC MEETINGSEditor’s Note: Meetings as listed are

retrieved in advance from multiplesources, including Town Hall and on theInternet. The Blackstone Valley Tribune isnot responsible for changes and cancella-tions.

DOUGLAS MONDAY, JUNE 3

The Cemetery Commission will meet at10 a.m. at the Town Municipal Center at29 Depot Street.

The Council on Aging will meet at 6p.m. at the Town Municipal Center at 29Depot Street.

The Conservation Commission willmeet at 7 p.m. at the Town MunicipalCenter at 29 Depot Street.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

The Personnel Board will meet at 2 p.m.at the Town Municipal Center at 29 DepotStreet.

The Board of Assessors will meet at 6p.m. at the Town Municipal Center at 29Depot Street.

The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7p.m. at the Town Municipal Center at 29Depot Street.

The Water/Sewer Commission willmeet at 7 p.m. at the Town MunicipalCenter at 29 Depot Street.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meetat 7 p.m. at the Town Municipal Center at29 Depot Street.

UXBRIDGE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

The Historic Cemetery Committee willmeet at 10 a.m. at 156 Albee Road.

The Zoning Board of Appeals will holda Public Hearing at 7 p.m. at the TownHall at 21 South Main Street.

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The Quabbin Reservoir! What wasit then, and what is it now?Back in the 1960s, the MDC was hav-ing problems with the huge smelt

populations blocking their intake screensand decided to take the drastic action thatleft a very small smelt population for thefish to feed on. The poisoning action had adevastating effect on the smelt populationthat never recovered.

The loss ofthe smeltdealt a severeblow to thefish popula-tions as theywere theprime sourceof food for thehuge browntrout, salmonand lake trout

that drew thousands of anglers to fish thispristine body of water and to catch the hugesalmonids that once inhabited the water.

Today, severe restrictions on boats andtrailers are in place to prevent invasiveweeds and zebra mussels from beingbrought into the lake. Trout and salmon arestill being caught but are much smaller, andbrown trout have all but disappeared. Thepleasure of fishing this great body of waterstill has a draw to a few local anglers, eventhough the trophy fish have all but disap-peared.

This past week, my brother, Ken, and hisson, Mark, decided to revisit the QuabbinReservoir and do a little fishing. The pairleft Whitinsville at 4 a.m., and arrived at theGate 8 fishing area at 5:30 a.m.! They stoppedat the Gate 8 bait shop to get the latest newson the fishing conditions from owner BillMartell. It seems as though the salmon havegone to deeper water since last week, so fish-ing with wire or down riggers was the bestoption for success. As they proceeded to theboat ramp, they were met by the agent onduty. They asked to rent a boat and motorand was told that the total cost to rent a boatequipped with a Honda 10 HP four-strokeengine would cost them $23 total for both ofthem to fish for the entire day. Six gallons ofgas was included. What a deal. It was thesenior citizen price. Getting old does havesome benefits.

Soon, they had their gear loaded into theboat and headed out into the deeper water. Itwas not long before the pair netted the firstsalmon on a sewn-on shiner. The copperwire they were trolling allowed them to findthe proper depth and they continued tocatch numerous lake trout and salmonbefore heading back to the boat ramp. It wasindeed a great day on the water and theywere glad that they made the trip to fish theQuabbin.

Most large bodies of water have “turnedover.” The terminology is used when a ther-mocline is set up, causing the lake to basi-cally have three layers of water tempera-tures. The thermocline has the most oxygenand also has numerous other small fishinhabiting the water temperature. That is

the place that an angler will be the most suc-cessful catching fish, but that is not to saythat fish can also be caught in shallowerwater or deeper water. Bass fishermen needto pay particular attention to the water tem-peratures to consistently catch big fish.Most serious anglers have the latest technol-ogy in fish and temperature equipment,which results in their success during fish-ing derbies and their daily fishing.

Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyableMemorial Day weekend. We all owe specialthanks to all of our veterans for their serv-ice to our country and should be remem-bered throughout the year. Their unselfishsacrifices have made our great country whatit is today.

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Opinion and commentary from the Blackstone Valley and beyond

OPINION4 • BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNEFriday, May 31, 2013

Did you know it’s National We Don’tKnow What National Day It Is Day?Which just happens to fall withinNational Who Cares What Month It

Is Month!We’re sure you know by now that every

week of every month (and several days with-in each of those weeks) has some sort of offi-cial designation, typically on the nationallevel, but also occasionally by state or local orPTA recommendation. May, for example, hadboth Law Day and Loyalty Day, both on thefirst day, which of course is also May Day if

you’re a stickler for the tra-ditional. But in May wealso celebrated Nurses Day(May 6), Military SpousesDay (May 10), ArmedForces Day, a couple ofMemorial Days (the actualand the observed), and aNational Day of Prayer(May 3), among others.

This is not to complain.We enjoy a good day ofrecognition for a goodcause as much as the nextguy – or girl, if you’re intothings like Gender MentionEquality Day. But we seemto have been remiss thusfar in 2013, as we’ve alreadybeen through National

Freedom Day (February 1), Asiatic FleetMemorial Day (March 1), and AdministrativeProfessionals Day (April 24) without properobservance. And these are only from theVeterans of Foreign Wars calendar (and thusslightly skewed toward military designa-tions), which comes free in the mail everyyear and is the right size for the wall parti-tion in front of us, which is why it gets usedover a dozen other freebies.

But such reliable sources as Wikipedia,Google, and knowledgeable co-workers haverecently apprised us of myriad other desig-nations we have been lax in observing — ortaking advantage of, if you prefer. For exam-ple, did you let January go by withoutremembering it was National MentoringMonth? (Then what kind of a mentor areYOU?) And February was American HeartMonth (let those “ferenners” celebrate theirown hearts on their own time!), among otherthings.

March, not unexpectedly, was Irish-American Heritage Month – the offshoot ofwhich, Corned Beef and Cabbage Chow-down Day, is one of our personal favoriteobservances, despite the equally impressivedesignation as National Nutrition Month.

April gave us National Poetry Month andNational Safe Digging Month (we’re notquite sure, but we bet it has less to do withretrieving old safes full of monetary treas-ures than learning to avoid undergroundpower and gas lines while planting trees).

May, blah-blah-blah, has been NationalBike Month, Pet Month, Foster Care Month,and Haitian Heritage Month. June, we canlook forward to, is Adopt-a-Cat Month andCaribbean American Heritage Month. Julygives us Dance Appreciation Month, andSeptember is very much National HoneyMonth (again, it’s ambiguous, but we suspectthey’re talking more about the natural con-fectionary than the “She’s my Honey”aspect).

The rest of the year brings National BookMonth (October), Movember (November),and Bill of Rights Day right in the middle ofDecember, a month with plenty of Yuletidalobservances for those who like to don theirgay apparel.

But our real reason for making you awareof these things is the proliferation of“Awareness Months” that encourage us tobecome informed about and allegiant to suchthings as National Immunization AwarenessMonth (August), National ChiariMalformation Awareness Month(September), or Ashtma Awareness Month(May), of all of which – to our personalshame – we have been too long unaware.

Our editor recently alerted us to certainother awareness opportunities wherein wewere also neglectful – MathematicsAwareness Month (April, it kind of figures,since Tax Day is very much embedded in thatone), National Essential Tremor AwarenessMonth (March), and Celiac AwarenessMonth (May, coincidentally the month inwhich we became aware of our friend’s con-dition of Celiac Disease).

But there are also months for gainingawareness of sexual assault, multiple birthsand Autism, ALS and domestic violence,National Cyber Security, stress and STDsEducation (separate months, though certainconnections might reasonably be made).

Personally, we’re looking forward toAmateur Radio Month (those guys like toham it up!), Soft Pretzel Month (though wewonder if hard pretzels get equal time else-when), and National Older AmericansMonth (hey, we are nearing that goal nearlyevery day).

We hereby suggest one final awarenessmonth, which might help us do justice to theplethora of other important designations.We’re not sure if Google or Bing or Facebookshould be the designated keeper of the list,but we truly need, moving forward, an offi-cial National Awareness of AwarenessMonths Month.

We may not be able to memorize the list,but we promise to tack it on the wall forquick, easy, and frequent reference, rightnext to our favorite free calendar.

Mark Ashton can be reached at:[email protected], or by calling:508-909-4144.

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Meals andmovies

Recession? What recession?It might be a cliché by now, but itreally might be true. No matterwhat state the economy is in,

there will always be a crowd at the localrestaurants and movie theaters.

I can’t explain it. It seems like, especial-ly lately, there is always a wait at ourfavorite restaurants, and always a fullparking lot at the movie theater. No mat-

ter what the economy isdoing, people still eatout, and people still loveto watch a movie.

Now, I say these thingsnot to complain. I mean,I’m happy that restau-rants seem to be doingwell (at least, from anoutsider’s point of view— how most restaurantsare actually doing, I fullyadmit I haven’t the foggi-est; I can only judge bythe crowds I see), and iflast weekend’s haul atthe U.S. box office is to bebelieved, America still

loves to spend its hard-earned money onHollywood blockbusters.

Here’s an example: On Mother’s Day, Ihad planned to take the family to go seemy parents, and then meet up with thegrandparents to go to a popular restau-rant (if you are wondering which one,here’s a hint — they love to throw thingson the “barbie”). Before we left to go meetthe grandparents, we had the idea to callthe restaurant, because you never know— Mother’s Day crowds might be a prob-lem.

Turns out, we were right. The restau-rant had a three-hour wait. Yes, you readthat correctly. There were no typos in thatsentence. Three hours — a longer waitthan I have ever heard of before. The factthe waiting list was that long was ridicu-lous to me. There was actually someone atthe end of that list who thought, “Threehours? OK, sure we can do that.”

Needless to say, we graciously declinedto be put on that list. The onion blossomwould have to wait for another day, as bythe time we would have been accepted,our son would have needed to be in bed.

Luckily, we found a great restaurantnearby with practically no wait, but theprocess got me thinking. Our economy iseither on the rise, and more and more peo-ple can afford to eat out again, or the econ-omy is the same, and people have justrefused to eliminate costs associated witheating out from their budgets. I suspectit’s a combination of the two. If any ofyou have any thoughts or explanations,please, feel free to enlighten me!

Shifting to the movie scene, readingover news stories about the domestic boxoffice last weekend — in which movie the-aters over the four-day holiday racked up$314 million in receipts, the largest-everMemorial Day weekend at the box office— it’s a good time to be in Hollywood,apparently.

“Fast and Furious 6” ruled the weekendwith a domestic haul of $120 million, thefourth-highest Memorial Day opening inhistory. I have to admit, I am a fan of big,action-packed popcorn movies, and the“Fast and the Furious” franchise is rightup my alley, along with sci-fi epics like“Star Trek,” and superhero movies like“Iron Man 3,” and the upcoming “Man ofSteel,” which will no doubt be a box officebehemoth (that I most likely will stand inline for wearing a Superman T-shirt).

People still love their food, and they stilllove their entertainment, and they arestill willing to pay for both. If you ask me,that is abundantly clear. So, I ask you, myloyal readers, do you see it? Have you hadto cut down on eating out or going to themovies? Are you an exception? I can’t bethe only one who has noticed that restau-rants and movie theaters are more packedthan ever, can I? Is the economy recover-ing enough so people have more dispos-able income to spend on meals andmovies? Shoot me an e-mail, and let meknow if I am right or if I am crazy.

I’m a big boy — I’ve been called worse!

Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909-4130, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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This week’s two pictures show Mark True with alake trout he caught last week at the Quabbin,and Harry Salmon visiting from Florida with a pairof stripers he caught last week in the ProvidenceRiver fishing with this writer. Nice fish.

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Last week’s picture showed the clambake committee at the Whitinsville Fish & Game Club backin the early 50’s, which was prepared for the Whitinsville Fire Department’s fourth annual clam-bake. The front row, from left, Alan Blizard, Richard Garabedian and Lawrence Ball. Back row,Pat Sheridan, Wallis Gaddis, Henry Martin, Gerrit Ebbeling and Fred Dexter. This week’s mysteryphoto shows four local sportsmen that were active in local sporting clubs back in 1964.

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Memorial Day celebration honors the fallen in DouglasDOUGLAS — A celebratory parade

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Scouts get a kick out of the honorary shots fired. A little boy waves his American Flag while ridingin a fire truck in the parade.

Girl Scouts were all smiles marching in theparade.

Jeffrey LaPorte and State Rep. Ryan Fattmansalute the flag.

Jeffrey LaPorte speaks at a ceremony at Joseph MichnaSquare.

A pair finds a comfy spot in the shade to watchthe parade.

Baton twirlers from DHS performing.

Ceremonies kicked off at Joseph MichnaMemorial Square.


DHS color guard delights the crowd.

Douglas students perform for the crowd. A couple of Girl Scouts enjoying a ceremony at a stop dur-ing the parade. Kids waved flags as the parade went past.

A little boy clings to a flag as hewatches the parade approach.


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Uxbridge Memorial Day showcases patriotic pride

A Girl Scout waves to parade watchers. An honorary volley is shot.

Saluting the flag at the Prospect Hill Cemetery. A veteran holds on to the flag. Holly the dog with her festive scarf.

UXBRIDGE — A weekend of MemorialDay celebrations culminated with theannual parade in Uxbridge Monday, May27. The parade made several stopsthroughout town where short ceremonieshonoring the fallen were held before end-ing at the Town Common. Crowds linedthe route, decking out in patriotic garband waving American flags.

Kids wave to the crowd while riding in a float.

A Girl Scout holds her flag up high.

The McCloskey Middle School band playing in the parade.

Sen. Richard Moore, far right, walks and talks inthe parade.

State Rep. Kevin Kuros, far left, waves to the crowd.

A group riding in style in the parade.

Some local heroes marching in the parade.

A fife and drum band was part of the festivities.

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Northbridge honors its veterans on Memorial Day

The crowd takes in the ceremony on the common. Selectman James Marzec reads a letter from Sen.Richard Moore.

A Girl Scout enjoys the sunshine sitting on the lawn.

The stars and stripes over the Northbridge Town Common. Speakers pause for a prayer.


A little girl get toted through the crowd.

Veterans smile during the ceremony.

A little one talks to some local heroes.

The Douglas High School marching band performed in the Northbridge parade.

A little girl dressed in her sassiest outfit for theoccasion.

After walking in the parade Scouts cooled off withpopsicles.

Even pups were feeling patriotic. Some players from the Don Murray Plumbing little league team enjoying the day.

Left, Marine Corps League members hold flags on thecommon. Right, The crowd was dressed in their mostAmerican garb. Above, Girl Scouts Katie Godin, 6, andVictoria Cieply, 7.

NORTHBRIDGE— Crowds lined updown Linden Streetto take in theMemorial Dayparade Monday, May27. The parade con-cluded at the towncommon, which wasfilled with crossesand flags in remem-brance of those wholost their lives serv-ing our country.

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Monday, June 3: Soup: Italian wedding,herbed chicken, couscous, green beans,fresh orange.

Tuesday, June 4: Italian braised beef, eggnoodles, winter mix

vegetables, peaches.Wednesday, June 5: Pork stir fry, brown

rice, Brussels sprouts, chocolate chip cook-ie.

Thursday, June 6: American chop suey,spinach and carrots, pineapple creamcheese salad, sugar free pudding.

Friday, June 7: Salmon boat with dillsauce, garlic mashed potato, peas andonions, mixed fruit.

MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER

• Monday, June 3: 10 a.m., Exercise; 12p.m., Lunch, suggested donation, $2; 12:30p.m., Wii Bowling; 1 p.m., Scrabble/Scat.

• Tuesday, June 4: 9 a.m., Walking Club;9-10 a.m., Blood Pressure Clinic; 9:30-10:30a.m., Tai Chi; 11 a.m., Sing-A-Long; 12 p.m.,Lunch, suggested donation, $2; 1 p.m.,Cribbage/Scat, 1 p.m., Yoga; 3 p.m.,Computer Class, free, Appointmentrequired, 508-865-9247.

• Wednesday, June 5: 9:30 a.m., Craftclasses; 12 p.m., Lunch, suggested dona-tion, $2; 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Bingo.

• Thursday, June 6: 12 p.m., Lunch, sug-gested donation, $2; 12:45 p.m., Whist.

• Friday, June 7: 9 a.m., Shopping; 10a.m., Exercise class; 12 p.m., Lunch, sug-gested donation, $2; 1 p.m., Whist/Scat.

UPCOMING TRIP

Winnipesauke Playhouse & Hart TurkeyFarm, Monday, June 24. Show will be“Noises Off.” $62 per person. Bus leavesMillbury Senior Center at 9 a.m. All arewelcome. Call the Senior Center at 508-865-9154 for reservations, or stop by and see us!

NORTHBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER

Director Kelly S. BolPhone: 508-234-2002Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Monday–Thursday; 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Friday

SAVE THE DATEThe COA of the Northbridge Senior

Center will conduct an Open House onSunday, June 2, from 2-4 p.m. The event isopen to all, come and see what wonderfulactivities and programs your senior centerhas to offer. Senior Center Director KellyBol and staff will be on hand to greeteveryone. A tour of the building’s facilities

(where programs and activities are held,elevator is available to the second floor).Light refreshments will be served,Fantastic raffle items that can be won byfilling out a brief survey. Gift certificatesfrom various local and nearby businessestablishments will be offered.

JUNE SPECIAL EVENTSThe month of June will offer several pro-

grams of interest to all seniors.• Monday, June 4: RSVP 12:45 p.m. Will

present a “File of Life” program, hosted byRita Sullivan. She will also have a programon “improving your credit” includingways of protecting yourself against scams,and frauds. Call to sign up for these inter-esting events.

• Tuesday, June 11: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., theVNA of Greater Milford/ Northbridgearea will conduct a Vital Signs Clinic.

• Wednesday, June 12: 10 a.m. A repre-sentative from Fallon Senior Plan will beavailable to speak to anyone with ques-tions regarding their current plan.

• Tuesday, June 18: 4 p.m. Planning yourfuture “Protecting your Nest Egg.” This isgeared to future retirees (note the latertime for presentation). Never too late tostart planning for the future. Light refresh-ments will be served.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Northbridge Police Department

announces a new Emergency Notificationsystem: Code RED. This system will notifyyou directly of any emergency informa-tion that you should be aware of. Pleasenote (you must have a computer to registerwith the police department) the website iswww.northbridgepolice.com click on theCode Red and enter your information. Ifyou do not have a computer, contact theSenior Center for more information. 508-234-2002.

SENATOR MICHAEL MOORESen. Michael Moore will hold office

hours on the first and fourth Monday from12-1 p.m. at the Senior Center.

MEDICAL DRIVERS NEEDEDThere is a dire need for out of town

Medical Volunteer Drivers to drive localseniors to out of town medical appoint-ments; Drivers are reimbursed for theirmileage, once a month. Any time that youcould volunteer would be greatly appreci-ated. You can volunteer one day per week,morning or afternoon, location, etc. Callthe senior center for more detailed infor-mation.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNERThe monthly Birthday Dinner and Plant

Raffle will be held on Thursday, June 27, at11:45 a.m. Anyone celebrating a birthdayin June is welcome to attend and bring aguest. Reservations are needed by Monday,June 24, by 11 a.m.

MEALS ON WHEELSDue to the recent high volume of seniors

in town, who enjoy having lunch withother seniors? Reservations are needed 48hours in advance for congregate meals atthe Nutrition site. Thank you for yourcooperation. There is a need for volunteerdrivers to bring meals to local homeboundseniors; you may call 508-234-2002.

ASK THE NURSEOn Tuesday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 1

p.m., come see our nurse, Pat Wallen, andhave her check your vital signs, and youmay ask her any questions you may haveregarding your general health.

SHINEA Shine Counselor is available by

appointment only, to discuss Medicare andHealth Ins issues you may have. Call theSenior Center for more information or toschedule an appointment. The Shine coun-selor will be at the center between thehours 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.Call to schedule an appointment.

PITCH PLAYERSPitch players are needed; also there is a

need for pool players. Call the center formore information on these activities.

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENTThe Northbridge Senior Center has a

variety of Durable Medical equipmentavailable for local senior residents, there isno fee for this service. Come into the cen-ter and someone will be available to showyou what is available for your needs. Inorder to serve you better, we ask that youleave your name, address and phone num-ber with the office staff. This helps to keeptrack of our inventory.

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– 508-278-8622Mary Meg Walsh – Outreach

Coordinator – 508-278-8638Lynne McPherson – Chef – 508-278-8622Peter Weager – Van Driver

Lunch pick up begins at 10:30 a.m. eachday.

Please call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to reserve your meal and also toarrange for transportation to lunch andfor medical appointments. Please checkwith the Senior Center, Uxbridge CableStation or the Council on Aging websitefor the Lunch Menu.

The Senior Center is a drop off site forthe People First Food Pantry. Donationsare accepted Monday through Friday, from9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Computer Classes: Classes haveresumed on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. Doyou have a new iPhone, iPad, tablet orNook but aren’t sure about all you can dowith it? Please call the Senior Center at508-278-8622 to enroll and get furtherdetails. Classes are geared to individualneeds.

• Senior Center Wish List: The SeniorCenter would greatly appreciate any dona-tions of all purpose spray cleaner for thetables, sugar and Splenda packets, foamcups, stirrers, cascade for the dishwasher,dish detergent, sponges, napkins, papertowels and decaf and regular coffee. Thesethings are not covered in the budget. Wethank you very much for your help.

• NaviCare SCO will be at the SeniorCenter on the first Monday of every monthat 2 p.m. NaviCare SCO is a Senior CareOptions program. NaviCare helps you getthe most out of your Medicare andMassHealth standard benefits and offersyou extra services that can help you stayhealthy at no extra cost to you. You are eli-gible if you are 65 years old or older, youhave Mass Health Standard and you live inWorcester County.

• Bereavement Counseling: Are you deal-ing with the loss of a loved one, losing a jobor your home or just need to talk to some-one? Please call the Senior Center andmake an appointment to talk to ourbereavement counselor, Dr. Carl Schultz.Dr. Schultz comes to us with impressivecredentials. He is available for people of allages by appointment. All sessions are free,private and confidential. Call the SeniorCenter at 508-278-8622 to make an appoint-ment.

• New Website: Now you can go to thenew Council on Aging website and get allthe news from the Senior Center. There isup to date information on programs andclasses, the weekly lunch menu, as well asfuel assistance and open enrollment forMedicare Supplemental insurance. Check

us out at www.uxbridge-ma.gov. Go todepartments and click on Council onAging.

• Mobile Optical Shop coming toUxbridge Senior Center: AnywhereOptical is a mobile optical shop that comesto your door. Lisa Trainor, the opticianfrom the company will be at the UxbridgeSenior Center on the first Wednesday ofevery month, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.to talk about the services offered. Bring acopy of your current prescription to getpricing for a pair of new glasses.Anywhere Optical has prices for everybudget. If you have MassHealth Insuranceand need new glasses please call Lisadirect at 508-634-3596 to schedule anappointment.

• Baggy Tuesday! Started on May 14 andare continuing every Tuesday for 10 weeks,we will play a game called Boxing Day dur-ing lunch. There will be weekly prizes forthe winners. Please RSVP by each Mondayso we can have an accurate count for lunchand the game.

• Community Outreach: Did you knowthat the Uxbridge Senior Center offers out-reach to the community including homevisits? If you are currently experiencinglife-altering circumstances and are homebound for any reason, including illness,injury or recent retirement of yourlicense, please call us. We would like to getto know you and to explain our many serv-ices. Call us at 508-278-8622 to schedule ahome visit. We look forward to servingyou.

• Annual Golf Tournament: The ElderlyConnection will hold their annual golftournament at Crystal Lake Golf Coursein Mapleville, R.I., on June 8. The golftournament is the biggest fundraiser forthe Senior Center and all the funds areused to help the seniors of Uxbridge. Teetime is 1:30 p.m. A buffet dinner will followat 5:30 p.m. You can contact any of the fol-lowing for more information: PeterDiBattista at 508-278-2850, RussRosborough at 508-278-2889 or PeterPetrillo at 508-326-4328.

• Father’s Day Luncheon: The SeniorCenter will celebrate Father’s Day with aspecial luncheon on Monday, June 17.Please call 508-278-8622 to make a reserva-tion for lunch.

• VNA Blood Pressure Clinic: OnTuesday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. a nurse from the VNA will conduct ablood pressure clinic at the Senior Center.

• Meeting the demands of life and caringfor your aging parent? Come to theUxbridge Senior Center on Wednesday,June 26, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and learn aboutPACE programs and how they share thecare with you to allow your loved one tostay living safely in the community andavoid nursing homes. This program will beled by Clementine Bihiga, a coordinatorfor the Summit Eldercare PACE program.Call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 toRSVP. Light refreshments will be servedfrom 4:30-5 p.m.

THE WEEK AHEAD• Monday, June 3: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch –

Spring vegetable, Alfredo with penne, gar-den salad, and sugar free pudding. 2 p.m. –NAVICARE SCO, 3-4 p.m. – Computerclasses, call 508-278-8622 for more informa-tion.

• Tuesday, June 4: 8:30 a.m. – Pick-upbegins for grocery shopping atHannaford’s. Call 278-8622 to arrange forpick-up. 11:30 a.m. –Baggy Tuesday Lunch– Shepherds Pie, steamed carrots, andfresh fruit.

• Wednesday, June 5: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch –Chicken Romano, penne pasta, greenbeans and lemon blueberry cake. 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. – Anywhere Optical is a mobileoptical shop that comes to you’re door. LisaTrainor, the optician from the companywill be at the Uxbridge Senior Center from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to talk about theservices.

• Thursday, June 6: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch –Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, broccoli andsugar free Jell-O.

• Friday, June 7: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch –Baked fish, rice pilaf, mixed vegetablesand ice cream.


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SUTTON –H e r m i n a( P r u i k s m a )Wiegers, 97, diedFriday, May 24,2013 in the MilfordRegional MedicalCenter, Milford.

She was the wifeof Henry E. Wiegers who died in2009. Mr. and Mrs. Wiegers hadbeen married for 67 years.

Mrs. Wiegers was born Nov. 24,1915 in Midland Park, NJ the

daughter of the late Herman andHannah (Vander Pyle) Pruiksmaand spent most of her life living inHawthorne, NJ.

Hermina is survived by two sons,Calvin R. and his wife Claudia S.Wiegers of Mendon and Dean W.and his wife Edna J. Wiegers ofWhitinsville; her brother, JohnPruiksma of Lake Placid, FL; hersister-in-law, Arlene Pruiksma ofShinopple, NY; 7 grandchildren; 11great-grandchildren and severalnieces and nephews.

She was predeceased byher brother, HermanPruiksma Jr. and her sister,Ann Dykhouse.

Hermina devoted herentire life to her family as awife, mother and homemak-

er.Mrs. Wiegers was a former mem-

ber of the First ChristianReformed Church of Haledon, NJand presently a member of theFairlawn Christian ReformedChurch in Whitinsville.

Graveside funeral services wereheld on Wednesday, May 29 in theFair Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 22-21 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, NJ.

Donations may be made to theWhitinsville Christian School, 279Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA01588.

Arrangements were under thedirection of the Buma FuneralHome, Whitinsville.

www.bumafuneralhome.com


DOUGLAS — Paul C. Baker,79, of 10 Gilboa St., formerly ofLittleton, NH, died Friday, May24, 2013 at St. Camillus Nursingand Rehab after an illness. Hehad been a resident of St.Camillus the past year.

He is survived by his compan-ion, Janice A. (Celley) Bakerwith whom he lived; a daughter,Karen M. Miles of Lancaster,NH; a son, Robby P. Baker ofLittleton, NH; 2 grandchildren,Paula A. Winter and Allan W.Miles; 2 great-grandchildren,Brice Winter and Wyatt Winter;4 sisters, Glen Marro ofWhitefield, NH, Claire Wrightof Dalton, NH, Eleanor Stevensof Lancaster, NH, and BarbaraColburn in California; andmany nephews and niecesincluding Les Baker Jr., JoyceQuintal, Evelyn Colonair,Elaine Baker, and BrendaColon.

He was the brother of the lateLeslie Baker Sr., Maurice Baker,Dorothy Johnson, and JanetBeaton.

Born in Whitefield, NH onJune 8, 1933 he was son of LeslieT. and Carlena M. (Holmes)Baker and lived in Douglas thepast 13 years, previously livingin Littleton, NH.

Mr. Bakerworked as aArborist andT r e eM a i n t e n a n c emany years,working forS e a w a r dConstruction, Littleton Waterand Light and finally for DavieTree Co., retiring when he was65.

He served in the U.S. Army inthe 15th Infantry Regiment atFt. Benning, Ga.

He enjoyed NASCAR andbaseball, especially the NewYork Yankees. He loved beingaround his family playing cardgames or cribbage. He also likedkeeping busy, working aroundthe yard.

Paul will truly be missed.According to his wishes his

funeral service and burial willbe private.

Donations may be made to St.Camillus Activities Fund, 447Hill St., Whitinsville, MA 01588.

Jackman Funeral Home, 7Mechanic St. Douglas, directedthe arrangements.

To leave a condolence mes-sage for the family, please visitwww.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.

OBITUARIESPaul C. Baker, 79

WHITINSVILLE — Marion(Laffey) Russell, 80, of Castle HillRoad, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 atMilford Hospital after an illness.

She is survived by 3 sons,Stephen F. Russell of Naugatuck,CT, John W. Russell of Webster, andPatrick M. Russell of Uxbridge; a

daughter Sharon A. Thibodeau ofWhitinsville; 9 grandchildren, 2great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and 2nephews.

She was predeceased by a broth-er, Patrick J. Laffey and a sister,Charlotte Silva.

Born in Pawtucket, RI on Jan. 29,1933 she was the daughter ofPatrick J. and Charlotte (Bradbury)Laffey and lived in Whitinsville forseveral years.

Marion worked as an assemblerat GE as well as Kidde-Fenwal untilher retirement.

She enjoyed spending time withher family and also ceramics and

arts and crafts.Her graveside burial service was

held on Friday, May 24 in HighlandMemorial Park Cemetery inJohnston, RI. Donations in hermemory may be made to theAmerican Cancer Society, CentralCancer New England Region, 44Bearfoot Road, Ste 1C,Northborough, MA 01532.

Tancrell-Jackman FuneralHome, 35 Snowling Road, Uxbridge,directed the arrangements.

To leave a condolence messagefor the family, pleasevisitwww.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.

Marion Russell, 80

W O O D -STOCK, Conn. –S t e p h a n i e“ S t e p h i e ”Szafarowicz, 53,of BrickyardRoad, diedWednesday, May22, 2013 in her

home surrounded by her lovingfamily.

She is the loving wife of MichaelSzafarowicz.

Born in Worcester, she is thedaughter of Stephen J. Nedoroscikof Douglas, and the late Jane(Chojnacki) Nedoroscik.

In addition to her husband andfather, Stephie is survived by her

son, David Szafarowicz of Auburn;a daughter, Kathryn Shead and herhusband Benjamin of Thompson,Conn.; a brother, John Nedoroscikof Worcester; her sisters, JaneGervais of Worcester andCatherine Iwanoh of Oxford; hergrandchildren, Joshua, Isabelle,Zachary, Raya, Teagan, Samuel,Austin, Damion and Allysha andseveral nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased her sister,Christine Buckley.

Mrs. Szafarowicz was a 1978graduate of St. Mary High Schoolin Worcester.

She worked as a manager atOcean State Job Lot in Sturbridge.

Mrs. Szafarowicz enjoyed gar-

dening, cooking, and baking. But,above all she cherished the timeshe spent with her family, especial-ly her nine grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial washeld Saturday, May 25 in St.Stephen Church, 130 Old TurnpikeRoad, Quinebaug, CT.

Memorial donations may to theAmerican Cancer Society, 825Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr., Rocky Hill,CT 06067.

The Valade Funeral Home, 23Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT,directed the arrangements.

For memorial guestbook visitwww.GilmanAndValade.com.

Stephanie Szafarowicz, 53

Hermina Wiegers, 97

MANCHAUG— Richard K.“ D i c k i e ”Orphin, Jr., 68, ofCarson City,Nevada, a long-time Manchaugand Douglas res-ident, diedThursday, May

23, 2013 in Carson City after beingstricken ill.

He is survived by 3 brothers,Charles J. Orphin and his wifeDiane of Framingham, Keith N.Orphin and his wife Laura ofManchaug, Glen J. Orphin and hiswife Michelle of Franklin; 5 sisters,Gail A. Sharkey of Webster, SusanR. Pelletier and her husbandRaymond of Linwood, June G.Bangma and her husband Todd of

Uxbridge, Cynthia A. LeClair andher husband Michael of Monson,ME, and Wendy M. Burnett and herhusband Bryan of Douglas; and allof his special nephews and nieces.

He was brother of the late RogerA. Orphin and was predeceased bybrother-in-law Morgan Sharkeyand sister-in-law Louella Orphin.

Born in Whitinsville on Dec.11,1944 he was the son of RichardK. Sr. and Rita M. (Gautreau)Orphin and was raised in Douglasand Manchaug and later lived inWashington, D.C. and Salinas, CA,before retiring to Carson City,Nevada 9 years ago.

Mr. Orphin worked for theFederal Government, DefenseManpower Data Center inWashington, DC & Monterey, CA.

He traveled the world throughout

his career.He was a graduate of Sutton

High School, Class of 1963 and theNE School of Accounting.

He loved to travel stopping fre-quently along the way to visit fami-ly and friends as well as trips to thecasino.

His memorial funeral servicewill be held Saturday, June 1 at 11a.m. in Jackman Funeral Home, 7Mechanic St., Douglas, MA.Cremation burial will follow in St.Denis cemetery. A calling hour willbe held Saturday, June 1 from 10 to11 a.m.

Donations may be made toJuvenile Diabetes, 26 Broadway,14th Floor, NY, NY 10004.

To leave a condolence messagefor the family, please visitwww.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.

Richard K. Orphin, Jr., 68

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SATURDAYJUNE 1

DOUGLAS —The Peoples’ Pantry locatedat Second Congregational Church, 289 MainStreet in Douglas, will hold its annual YardSale on July 13 from 9 a.m. - noon on thefront lawn of the Church. We will beginaccepting donations for the yard sale onJune 1. We will not be accepting baby furni-ture, electronics or exercise equipment. Allother donations may be dropped off at thepantry on Tuesdays from 1 - 5 p.m. or youmay call Brenda Roy at 508-476-1880 to makeother arrangements.

WORCESTER — Salisbury Singers, a crit-

ically-acclaimed chorus serving CentralMassachusetts, will perform “SalisburyPops: Cinemagic!” on Saturday, June 1 at7:30 p.m. at St. Spyridon CathedralReception Hall.

Conducted by Music Director, MichelleGraveline, Salisbury Singers ends its seasonon a light note with a Pops concert featuringmusic from the movies. Sixty years of icon-ic tunes from the flicks will be featured inlarge choral settings as well as solos andsmall groups. With pop-style seating,refreshments, concert performance at 7:30p.m., a wine tasting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.and a silent auction continuing throughoutthe night. Ticket prices are $25 generaladmission and $200 for a table of 10. Ticketsare available for purchase at the door, on theweb at salisburysingers.org, or by phone508-799-3848.

SATURDAYJUNE 8

NORTHBRIDGE — Northbridge HighSchool’s Class of 2015 is holding aCommunity Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8on the Northbridge Town Common from 8a.m.-1 p.m. Rent a 12x12 yard sale space for$15 or a vendor space for $20 plus one donat-

ed item, or just stop by to shop and supportthe Class of 2015. Also, in conjunction withthe Community Yard Sale we will be hold-ing an electronics drive behind the VillageCongregational Church also from 8-1. Dropoff your old electronics and appliances for asmall fee. For questions, or to reserve youryard sale space, please contact Katie Cote orAlicia Boudreau at [email protected] or(508) 234-6221 ext.1205.

UXBRIDGE — Tired of shredding onepaper or document at a time until your littleshredder overheats or jams? The UxbridgeLions are sponsoring a major paper shred-ding event on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.to noon. Bring your box or boxes of docu-ments and old checks to the VFW parkinglot on Route 16 in Uxbridge (next to theUxbridge Police Department)and they willbe taken off your hands for only $5 per copypaper size box. Pelligrino Trucking, Inc. isproviding its services to the Uxbridge Lionsfor this fundraiser to benefit local pro-grams. TheUxbridge Lions Club is a fledg-ling branch chapter of Grafton Lions, look-ing fornew members to join and take up thechallenge of service to the community,region, state, nation and world. ContactCatherine Thornton at 508-340-6152 or Diane

Seely at 508-278-0057 for information aboutthe new Uxbridge Lions Club or the upcom-ing shredding event.

SUNDAYJUNE 9

SUTTON — Touch A Truck is rolling intodowntown Sutton on Sunday, June 9 from 1to 4 p.m. Kids of all ages will have thechance to get up close, climb aboard, andexplore all kinds of trucks, cars, and thingsthat GO in this unique, interactive eventsponsored by the First CongregationalChurch of Sutton at 307 Boston Road,Sutton. There are too many vehicles to list.Plus a bounce house provided by Bolton’sBounce Houses, food, games, and plenty offamily fun. There will also be a specialhorn-free hour from 1 to 2 p.m. where all ofthe festival activities will be available in asetting that is more manageable for chil-dren with special needs or sensitive ears,and which will feature an appearance byspecial guest FINZ, the official mascot ofthe Worcester Sharks. Tickets are $5 each,with a $20 family maximum. For more infor-mation, visit the events page at www.sutton-firstchurch.org.


SPORTSRams ‘just keep rolling along’ after defeating Uxbridge

BY JON GOUINSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

UXBRIDGE — As the 2013 regular seasonconcludes, the Northbridge High varsitybaseball team has been nearly unbeatableall spring, and there is little indication thatthat will be changing any time soon.

Coming into their second-to-last game,the Rams traveled to heated rival UxbridgeHigh on May 22 boasting a 16-2 record andleading the Southern Worcester CountyLeague East Division, while the Spartansentered the matchup at 11-5 and sitting insecond place in the East.

When the dust settled, Northbridge (17-2,13-2) came away with an 8-1 victory on thestrength of sophomore ace Austin Young,who moved to 6-0 on the year. Young wentsix innings allowing one run on three hitswhile striking out seven and walking one.

“I felt good today, got great defense andthey put the ball in play and got me somesupport back there,” said Young after theRams’ 17th victory. “One through nine we’resolid.”

The Spartans (11-6, 9-5) countered Youngwith sophomore Alex Lawhorn from thejunior varsity squad, who made his debutagainst the high-powered Rams and held hisown for four innings. Lawhorn went the dis-tance, allowing eight runs (five earned), on10 hits with two strikeouts and no walks.

“We just keep rolling along,” smiledNorthbridge head coach John Demagianafter the win. “We just seem to be doingwhat it takes, just enough to get it done.”

In the early going the game was anythingbut an automatic win for the Rams asLawhorn looked sharp and the Rams hittersappeared to be overaggressive the first timethrough the order. Tyler Galimi led off thegame with a deep drive to left field for a dou-ble, but Lawhorn recovered by getting thenext three out, stranding Galimi at second.

Unfortunately for Uxbridge, Youngregained his earlier season form after deal-ing with some arm fatigue, and that was badnews for the Spartans.

“My arm felt a little tired this past week,so I took a little time off and I felt reallygood today,” said Young.

Young retired the first six batters he facedbefore allowing a Pat Berthlette double, butthe third baseman ran through his coachesstop sign and was thrown out at third by afew steps. Young then walked nine-hole hit-ter Kenny Paulhus. After a Joe Fitzgerald

single put runners on the corners with oneout, Derek Reardon laced a single to scorePaulhus from third and tie the game at 1-1after the bottom of the second.

That would be the worst inning Youngwould have on the day, allowing his onlythree hits and only walk, and the sopho-more would not let another runner reachbase while retiring the next — and last — 10batters he faced while the Rams’ offensebuilt a lead.

It was still 1-1 entering the top of thefourth inning, and that was when thewheels came off for Uxbridge asNorthbridge scored five runs on one hit, two

errors, two bunts, a hit batsmanand a sacrifice fly. Young (4 for 4),Matt Niejadlik and Rich Schererhelped pace the Rams’ offense.

Jake Ryan came on to pitch theseventh inning with the tune of “WildThing” resonating through the minds ofmany in attendance. Ryan gave up a hit toSeth Gordon and walked Jared Stewart, butwas electric in striking out two to earn thesave in impressive fashion.

“He can throw it, no doubt about it,” saidDemagian on Ryan.

Young can’t complain about having astrong closer behind him, as it takes some of

the pressure off.“Yes, it does,” smiled Young.For as strong as the regular season has

been for Northbridge, Young knows that itis all about the upcoming postseason tour-nament.

“This feels good, but we had this feelinglast year too, and unfortunately we couldn’tget it done,” he said. “But I think we havethe kids to do it this year.”

Jon Gouin photos

Northbridge starter Austin Young, who moved to 6-0 on theyear, fires a first inning fastball versus Uxbridge on May 22.

Austin Young of Northbridge, right, slaps hands with Koby Schoffer after scoring the Rams’third run in an 8-1 victory at Uxbridge.

Northbridge’s speedy No. 9 hitter Rich Scherer drops a perfect bunt down thethird base line, his second effective bunt of the day, in an 8-1 win over rivalUxbridge.

Matt Niejadlik of Northbridge crosses home plate and scores the Rams’ first run inan 8-1 win at Uxbridge on May 22.

Northbridge has developed catcher JakeRyan into a highly effective closer with alively fastball just in time for the upcomingCentral Mass. Division 2 district tourna-ment.

Uxbridge went to JV call-up Alex Lawhorn to face rivalNorthbridge on May 22. Here he winds and delivers a pitch inthe third inning.

Jeff Graveson (17) and Seth Gordon (5) greet Kenny Paulhus of Uxbridgeafter he scored the only Spartans run in an 8-1 loss to visiting powerhouseNorthbridge.

Uxbridge right fielder Kenny Paulhus waits on a pitch thatwould be ball four. Paulhus would later come around to scorethe only Spartans run in an 8-1 loss.


SPORTSRams rally to defeat Southbridge, qualify for district tournament

BY NICK ETHIERSPORTS STAFF WRITER

NORTHBRIDGE — Fifteengames through the regular seasonand the Northbridge High varsitysoftball team was stuck at 6-9. TheRams, who believed from the startthat they were a postseason-cal-iber team, needed to get hot andfinish 4-1 down the stretch to qual-ify for the Central Mass. Division 2district tournament.

Northbridge hadn’t made thepostseason since 2010, when thecurrent seniors were freshmen,but after doing exactly what theyneeded to do — finish 4-1 — theRams concluded the regular sea-son at 10-10.

“We only could have afforded tolose one, and that was to Millburyin extra innings,” Northbridgehead coach Chris Reding said ofthe loss to the Woolies.

But the Rams — who went 3-17in 2011 and 7-13 in 2012 — rebound-ed with victories againstBlackstone-Millville, Oxford,Uxbridge and Southbridge.

“We easily could have folded,”Reding said. “We lost some closegames this year.”

But the Rams didn’t fold againstthe Pioneers in the finale on May23, starting the game in the top ofthe fifth inning after weatherdelayed the ending two weeks ago.Northbridge scored seven runs inthe fifth to overtake the lead at 9-6,the game’s final outcome.

“The whole goal was to get thoseseniors another taste of districts,”Reding said, which will now hap-pen once the bracket seedings areannounced.

Southbridge, meanwhile, fin-ished 6-14 and aren’t postseasoneligible.

“I’d be lying if I told you that Ididn’t think we’d be in districts,”Pioneers head coach Rick Carrerosaid after the game as his team lost6-5 to Quaboag, 8-7 to Auburnamong other close defeats.

But in the last game of the regu-lar season for both teams,Southbridge was looking to spoilNorthbridge’s season.

“That was the motivationbehind today,” Carrero confirmed.“Unfortunately we came withthree of our starters out.”

Third baseman and No. 3 hitterHannah Lazo didn’t play due tosickness, second baseman andcleanup hitter Erin Jovan broke atoe the day before and pitcherAmber Peck had a school relatedissue and didn’t travel with theteam. Katelynn Healy, who onlyworked two innings in thePioneers’ first 19 games, had to toethe rubber.

“She only pitched two innings amonth ago, so what she was able todo today was give us an opportuni-

ty to win,” Carrero said.Healy settled down with a 1-2-3

sixth inning, but it was the fifthwhere her control lacked and theRams took advantage. They scoredtheir seven runs on four basesloaded walks, two wild pitches anda fielder’s choice where the ballwas dropped at home plate beforea force out was recorded. Anotherball was dropped later in the frameat first base, which would haveforced another out and limited thedamage done in the inning.

“I told the girls don’t swing untilyou get a strike and it worked,”Reding said. “We scored sevenruns without a hit.”

Now with a three-run lead, itwas pitcher Taylor Keaton’s dutyto maintain it and help her teamreach the postseason. Keaton onlyallowed one hit in three innings,and the celebration was on afterthe final out of the seventh.

“She was just off that day,”Reding said of the first fourinnings two weeks ago whenSouthbridge jumped on Keaton forsix runs. “That was the worst I’veever seen her pitch, but she’s beenon now.”

And now that it is official, theRams are ready for whatevercomes their way in the D2 tourna-ment.

“We’re thrilled,” Reding said.“We’re excited to compete. Whenwe’re on — and we have to be on —our defense is just phenomenaland we can hit.”

On the other side, Carrero’s wintotal jumped in each of his threeseasons coaching, but he won’t be

back in 2014.“Huge disappointment,” he said

of not reaching the 10-win plateau.“Unfortunately I’m sending in myresignation so I’m not comingback next season. These were thegirls that I came in with. The sen-iors this year were the first girls

that I started coaching in middleschool in basketball. They’re agood group of girls and I wanted tosee them out. I was hoping that wewould part ways in a brighter situ-ation.”

Nick Ethier photos

Northbridge’s Taylor Keaton winds up before throwing the ball to home plate ver-sus Southbridge on May 23.

Nicole Defazio of Northbridge runs up to and catches the ball for an out from herfirst base position.

Little Leaguers asked to joinJimmy Fund Program presentedby Extra Innings

BOSTON — Calling all Little Leaguers!Grab your bat and glove and take a swing atcancer by joining the Jimmy Fund LittleLeague Program presented by ExtraInnings to help support adult and pediatriccancer care and research at Dana-FarberCancer Institute.

The program, in its 27th year, providesLittle Leaguers of New England with theopportunity to continue to play baseball orsoftball after the conclusion of their regularseason by participating in this local tourna-ment and fundraising effort. These young-sters are given the opportunity to developtheir athletic skills, build self-confidence,and, most importantly help others byfundraising in their local community.

Last summer, more than 5,000 childrenthroughout Massachusetts and NewHampshire participated and raised morethan $230,000. To learn more about theJimmy Fund Little League Program andhow to get involved please visit www.jim-myfund.org/littleleague.

American Youth Football is grow-ing in Oxford and Webster

American Youth Football and Cheer con-tinues to grow in the Central Massachusettsregion. With the addition of two new associ-ations already this year, The CentralMassachusetts Conference of AmericanYouth Football and Cheer is now represent-ed by 25 association members/towns locally.With such a large presence in the area, fam-ilies can enjoy the benefits of local travel forall regular season games and events.

As Oxford/Webster Youth Football andCheer enters its second season as part of theCentral Mass. Conference of AYF, it isexpanding its football offering to includefull contact football for student athletesentering grades 2-8, with an instructionalflag football division for grades K-1. In addi-tion to football, Oxford Webster YouthFootball and Cheer offers a competitivecheer program to children ages 5-18.

Oxford Webster Youth Football and Cheer,aka the Pirates, is a chartered organizationopen to all residents of the towns of Oxfordand Webster. The programs offered by thePirates are also open to students in the

neighboring towns of Douglas, Auburn andThompson, Conn.

All football practices are held at OxfordHigh School, with cheer practices beingheld at either the high school or nearbyClara Barton Elementary School. There is aone-time registration fee of $135 for all foot-ball players and cheerleaders and $50 forflag football.

Please go to www.PiratesAYFC.org formore information, calendar of events andboard of director information. The league isalso utilizing social media through aFacebook Group Page and Twitter under@piratesayfc.

Uxbridge Senior Center preparesfor annual golf outing

The tee time is set for 1:30 pm on Saturday,June 8 for the eighth annual UxbridgeSenior Center Golf Outing. Returning tothe Crystal Lake Golf Course in Mapleville,R.I., the Uxbridge Elderly Connection hopesto top funds raised in previous years. Underorganizational eyes of Peter DiBattista,Pete Petrillo and Russ Rosborough, the golfexperience is ensured to be full of great funand sport. The shotgun or Florida style for-

mat will have a number of special chal-lenges such as a $1,000 prize for a hole inone on a par 3 and competition for longestdrive. The festivities are capped off with adelicious and plentiful buffet, which isincluded in the golf package. Winners andspecial achievement awards will be present-ed by Peter DiBattista, emcee and Presidentof the Uxbridge

Elderly Connection, followed by prizesand raffles. The buffet will be served at thenewly refurbished and scenic Pavilion bythe Lake following the round of golf. Lastyear’s top prizes included sports gear, a flatscreen TV, a Blue Ray player and a limo/din-ner/theatre night on the town.

Participants may sign on for a full spon-sorship for $650, team for $500 or individualfor $125. This fee includes cart, golf T-shirtand dinner. A tee sign may be purchased for$100. A separate ticket may be purchased forthe buffet only by members of the UxbridgeElderly Connection and members of thepublic for $25. The contacts for the outingare Peter DiBattista at (508) 243-5666, Pete

Petrillo at (508) 278-5106 and RussRosborough at (508) 278-6672. Contact forgifts or donations is Cathy Thornton at (508)340-6152.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Northbridge’s Hannah Eldridge puts her hands on her face in excitement after theRams defeated Southbridge 9-6 to finish 10-10 and qualify for the Central Mass.Division 2 district tournament.

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WCC’s vision ‘still being carried out today’

strong community in the BlackstoneValley,” she said. “That was [founder GeorgeMartson Whitin’s] vision and it is still beingcarried out today.”

Indeed, the Whitin Community Center,and the village of Whitinsville, wouldn’texist today if not for the Whitin families,who in the 1800s shaped the area with theWhitinsville Cotton Mill and the WhitinMachine Mill, which grew into industrialgiants. The Whitin family cared for theirworkers and their community, buildingchurches, fire stations, the library, and townhall, among other things.

But George Marston Whitin, treasurerand CEO of the Whitin Machine Works inthe late 1800s and early 1900s, had a visionfor something more. Wetzel said it was his

dream to build a gym where men, womenand children of all walks of life could cometogether in pursuit of health and happinesswas the beginning of the WCC.

Whitin died before his vision came tofruition, but his four daughters saw hisdream to its completion by donating fundsto build the center in 1922. In 1923 the center,which locals referred to simply as “TheGym,” opened its doors.

In the early days, mill workers wouldcross the street to play a game of hoops atthe WCC on their break. In the ‘30s the cen-ter served as a regional training site for

swimmers, includingAlice Bridges, of

Uxbridge, who went on to place second inthe 100-meter backstroke in the 1936Olympics.

After struggling through a devastatingfire in 1959 and financial woes in the 1960s,the center bounced back in the 1990s with afacelift and significant expansion and istoday 5,000 members strong. With a gym, fit-ness classes, two pools, childcare, youth out-reach, community meeting rooms and freewellness workshops, it indeed lives up to itsoriginal mission.

As a nonprofit that relies on grants andmembers’ dues, Wetzel said the WCC ismuch for the community and supported bythe community.

Its anniversary celebrations will kick offthis month with a golf tournament onThursday, June 15 at the Whitinsville GolfClub. All golfers will receive a commemora-

tive 90th anniversary commemorative golfball. Later that day, the WCC will host a“Nostalgic Roller Skating Reunion” andfamily fun event, beginning at 7 p.m. Moreinformation is at ourgym.org.

In October, the WCC will hold a receptionto celebrate 90 years in the Valley at theWhitin Lasell Manor.

“It’s a great time for us. It’s a time of bothlooking back and looking forward,” saidWetzel.

If you have a story about the WCC you’dlike to share, contact Wetzel at (508) 234-8184or email [email protected]. TheWCC plans to continuously collect memora-bilia until their 100th anniversary.

Amanda Collins may be reached at (508)909-4132 or by email at [email protected].

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A picture of George M. Whitin hangs by the stair-case at the WCC.

For many locals the WCC is still “The Gym.” The smaller pool (and gym and lobby) is original to the building.

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Monday, June 3: Build a cheeseburger,corn on the cob, baked beans, choice ofchilled fruit, fresh fruit in season, assortedcondiments, margarine, choice of milk.

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Friday, June 7: BVT’s own cheese pizza ormeatball pizza, cucumber crunchers, lightsalad dressings, choice of chilled fruit, freshfruit in season, strawberry shortcake,choice of milk.

UXBRIDGE POLICE ARRESTMAY 19

Nicholas W. Mitchell, 33, 78 Douglas St.Uxbridge. Violated abuse prevention order,disturbing the peace.

Party taken into custody after officerswere called to the scene of a disturbance.

NORTHBRIDGE POLICEARRESTS

MAY 17

Adam M. Minter, 26, 58 D St. Whitinsville.Straight Warrant.

Summary: While on bike patrol in theVillage section of Northbridge, Sgt.Ouillette and Ofc. Leonard noticed a personknown to them as Adam Minter. Mr. Minterwas found to have a warrant and was subse-quently placed under arrest.

MAY 18

Jason E. Fair, 37, 1078 Church St.Northbridge. Default Warrant.

Summary: While on routine patrol, Sgt.Brian Patrinelli noticed a male known tohim as Jason Fair at Vera’s Market inNorthbridge. Mr. Fair was subsequentlyplaced under arrest on the above charge.

Kelsea Connors, 23, West Hartford Ave.Uxbridge. Operating under influence ofliquor, license not on possession.

Police received a call from McDonalds

reporting an intoxicated driver in theirdrive thru. Ms. Connors was arrested andreleased on bail.

Stephen Murphy, 35, 353 Quaker Street,Northbridge. Operating under influence ofliquor, negligent operation of a motor vehi-cle, marked lanes violation, possession opencontainer of alcohol in a motor vehicle.

Mr. Murphy was arrested following amotor vehicle accident on Providence Road.Mr. Murphy was traveling south on Rte 122when he veered left, crossed over into thenorthbound lane and struck a fire hydrant,parked vehicle and tree. Mr. Murphy wastransported to UMass for his injuries. Hewas placed under arrest.

MAY 19

Owen Ladd, 17, 315 Providence Road,Grafton. Operating under influence ofliquor, junior operator operating 12-5 a.m.without a parent, junior operator with pas-senger under 18, marked lanes violation.

Mr. Ladd was arrested following a motorvehicle stop on Providence Road. Mr. Laddwas arrested and later bailed.

MAY 22

Ryan Letsky, 23, 428 Putnam Hill Rd.Sutton. (2) court default warrants out ofUxbridge Court.

Summary: Policed received informationthat Mr. Letsky was at a residence onHighland Street. Mr. Letsky was arrestedwithout incident.

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Harold Gould held on to his position asTown Moderator after tallying 847 votes.This will be his 14th consecutive term asNorthbridge’s Town Moderator, meaning hewill have spent more than four decades inthe role after this three-year term.Gould was challenged by Russell Collins,who received 418 votes.In the two-way race for Trustee of SoldiersMemorials, Ronald Massey prevailed with748 votes. He beat incumbent RalphAndonian, who tallied 436 votes.The ballot question approved allows for an

additional $623,034 in real estate and per-sonal property taxes to be assessed in thenext fiscal year. Appropriation for thefunds was unanimously approved at the

May 7 spring Annual Town Meeting andwill allow for the purchase of several items.One is a $179,034 medium duty dump truckwith swap body, plow and accessories foruse by the DPW, which will take the place ofa 18987 model that town officials said is indire need of replacement. Another is an$114,000 back hoe and accessories that willalso be used by the DPW. An $80,000 buckettruck for the fire department will replacethe outdated current one.Finally, $250,000 will be used to purchaseand install safety and security items at the

schools including door hardware, key cardsecurity locks, security cameras, and secu-rity window film.“We feel that these items are really neces-sary if we want to put in place the safest andsecurest environment,” superintendent ofschool Nancy Spitulnik said of the securitymeasures at a recent Board of Selectmenmeeting.Town Manager Ted Kozak said the capitalexpenditures would increase taxes by $118for one year, or $29 a quarter.

Candidates who were elected in unopposedraces at the ballot include: Timothy Doironto a three-year seat on the SchoolCommittee, Barbara Gaudette to a three-year spot on the Planning Board, and JohnPatrick Shannahan to a five-year term onthe Northbridge Housing Authority.

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Anderson defeats Sawyer for spot on Board of Selectmen

votes.Anderson, who has lived in town

since 1992 with his wife of 20years, has raised three daughtersin Uxbridge. He is a partner aHeritage Design Group, an engi-neering firm based in Whitinsvilleand is a volunteer coach for theUxbridge Youth Soccer League.

During his campaign, Andersontold the Blackstone Valley Tribunethat he was “a candidate with noagenda,” who was usually aversepolitics but found the one-yearcommitment to the Board a goodchance to see what he could do for

the town as a Selectmen.“I will certainly do the best I

can,” he said.Two additional new selectmen

were also elected — JenniferModica and Joseph Frisk, who ranunopposed for a pair of three-yearseats. Modica received 304 votesand Frisk 255. This leaves just twopast Selectmen, PeterBaghdasarian and Tim Rice, toround out the Board of five.

Voters also approved two ques-tions that appeared on the ballot.Question 1, which passed by a 219-198 margin, dealt with a amend-ments to the town Charter recom-mended by the Charter ReviewCommittee and passed by voters atlast fall’s annual town meeting. A

provision of the Town Charter,which was originally passed in2001, is that it be reviewed everyten years.

The amendments to the Charterapproved in Question 1 includerevisions to the outlined duties ofthe Board of Selectmen, and lan-guage was inserted to deal withthe appointment of a member tothe Finance Committee should anelected position remain open afterelection. It also adds the Board ofHealth as an elected body and clar-ifies manners in vacancies arefilled for elected boards.Additionally, provisions allow fornotice of public hearings, townmeetings and special town meet-ings, as well as publication of the

town budget, to broadcast throughtown media. Other amendmentsrestore the number of LibraryTrustees to six, allows the SchoolCommittee to take a final vote onits budget following a public hear-ing, requires the town manager topresent a proposed budget toSelectmen, and requires a publichearing on the capital plan eachyear.

Question 2, which passed by amargin of 242 – 209 rescinds theapplicability of the civil servicelaw to the position of Police Chief,meaning the position is no longersubject to the rules and regula-tions of Chapter 31 and an openChief ’s position will be open to allqualified candidates.

Candidate who were elected inopposed races include: JaneKeegan and Sean Dugan to three-year seats on the SchoolCommittee, Edmund Tucker to athree-year seat on the Board ofHealth, John Morawski to a three-year seat on the FinanceCommittee, Tim Hall to a three-year seat as a Library Trustee,Robert Pennell to a three-year spoton the Thayer Fund Trustees, andDavid Moriarty to a three-yearterm as a Trustee of SoldiersMemorials.

Amanda Collins may be reachedat (508) 909-4132 or by email [email protected].

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Ampagoomian, Athanas to return to Board of SelectmenSELECTMENcontinued from page A1

HIGHEST HONORS

Grade 9: Adrianna DiMare, Colleen Kelly,Zachary Papazian, Iman Zarrinkoub.

Grade 10: Melanie Dudka, Michael Kane,Derek Wielsma, Livinia Williams.

Grade 12: Abbey Barkley, NicoleCapistran, Michael Fitman.

HIGH HONORS

Grade 9: Keegan Burchard, LoganCiliberto, Alexander Dowd, NicoleHaggerty, Caitlynn Harris, Serena Leveille,Kristina Morrison, Ana Morrissette,Chistian Polymeros, Cameron Richards,Koby Schofer, Seth Yedinak.

Grade 10: Sean Campbell, Michael Carey,Patrick Ducey, Olivia Monterotti, Jay Reiss,Sarah Underwood.

Grade 11: Hannah Borghetti, BridgetteBousquet, Courtney Ciras, EmmaFitzgerald, Janet Haas, Jaime Hardina,Rachel Litchfiield, Molly O’Brien, RobieSabourin, Devin Stevens, Alyssa Thompson,Mattie Thompson.

Grade 12: Joshua Beauregard, BrianaBlair, Taylor Brock, Hunter Brown, DanielClasby, Joseph Conte, Nicole Ellis, LauraGammon, Alyson Houle, Kailee Lawrence,Alicia LeClair, Julie Richer, TeresaWickstrom, Victoria Wood.

HONORS

Grade 9: Morgan Abrain, Jaden Bauman,Meighan Casey, Creighton Dorfman,Jonathan Fraser, Jessica Guilbeault,Heather Long, Courtney Manyak, JessicaMontesdeoca, Catarina Protano, JoslynRamsey, Casey Roche, Katelyn Skillings,Celia Slater, Matthew St. Germain, RachelSullivan, Bailey Susienka, Patrick Sweeney,Sarah Trudeau, Shelbe Turpin, JaclynWood, Amberly Wright.

Grade 10: Alexander Afonso, ZacharyAllen, Shelby Ayres, Brandon Burt, MichaelCasey, Olivia Gould, Haley Guinan, EricHanna, Jenna Hannon, Andrew Johnson,Erin Larson, David Lewis, KatherineMaguire, Jake Matte, Lauren McGowan,Cassandra McKeon, Elizabeth McLaughlin,Jessica Morrison, Nicholas Moschini,Alexander Orn, Samantha Randall, LillyReding, Daniel Reynolds, Lindsey Ryan,Danielle St. Martin, Stephanie Stearns,Ashley Swett, Bailey Talbott, Alicia

Thomas, Ashley Tivnan, Leah Vienneau,Gwendolynne Weissinger, Holly White,Austin Young, Alexis Zona.

Grade 11: Vanessa Babiy, MadisonBledsoe, James Brochu, Maura Burns,William Calabro, Tyler Camron, ElisabethCarse, Nicholas Chase, Ryan Crawford,Tiffany Daigle, Melissa Daoust, MariaDelgado, Casey Donahue, AlexandraDriscoll, Kimberly Ekberg, Connor Gatto,Troy Goodro, Mohamed Halabi, CallieHansson, Nicole Kamishlian, CassandraLachapelle, Kayla Leclerc, AbigailMackintosh, Gabrielle Marston, ChloeMawn, Megan Mawn, Logan McGrath,Alyssa Murray, Bethany Parslow, JacobPhillips, Aubrey Plante, Brittany Ricci, AlexRiley, McKenzie Snyder, Olivia Spratt,Brianna Taylor, Cameron Tougas, AmberlyWright.

Grade 12: Drew Ariel, Taylor Arpano,Codi Bennett, Mikaela Bernard, MatthewCafferky, Caitlin Campopiano, MelissaChauvin, Nicole DeFazio, Melissa Dognazzi,Rachel Driscoll, Robert Ekberg, VictoriaFerrara, Jenna Kelly, Megan Kosciak, CodyLachapelle, Samantha Lavallee, AmandaLeveillee, Jordan Lozier, Sicong Luo,Andrew Mlodzinski, Jordyn Murphy, MaryPaine, Erika Pariseau, Danielle Redden,Lindsey Reichert, Tanner Ropiak, KaleighSimonds, Kyle Stanley, Matthew Vera,Samantha White.

NORTHBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOLTHIRD SEMESTER HONOR ROLL

What are you doing for lunch today?UXBRIDGE — Tri-Valley’s Nutrition Program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals

to elders in Uxbridge and Blackstone.Meals are packed and delivered out of the Uxbridge Nutrition Site located at the

Uxbridge Faith Fellowship Church.All volunteers receive training and drivers are eligible for travel reimbursement at the

rate of 50 cents per mile. Anyone who can give as little as two hours per week of their timeto help with this important task is asked to call Nutrition Site Manager Beverly Clark at774-482-6174.

Ag-Fest to offer ‘wholesome family fun’

UXBRIDGE — Please join us on Saturday,June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at theBlackstone River Valley and Canal HeritageState Park (River Bend Farm) located at 287Oak St., in Uxbridge, for the 2nd Annual Ag-Fest.

This agriculture festival offers wholesomefamily fun, free admission and parking, educa-tional displays and more. Agriculture plays avital role in the history and economy of theBlackstone Valley, come out and have a fun andcelebrate in the Valley’s agricultural tradition.

Antique tractors will be on display, spon-sored by Gary Smith, Mendon Area RealEstate. Whether you restore antique trucksand tractors, use antique farm equipment,have an interest in the history of farm equip-ment, or simply enjoy learning and sharing the

agricultural history of our area.Visitors can also learn about the rich history

of the Blackstone Valley. Join us for a day ofmusic, activities, food and much more comevisit animals and interact with members fromthe Sutton 4H Club. Azrael Acres will providepony rides, mini whinnies horses, adorableminiature horses will be putting on demon-strations. Stop in and visit with the Angel HairAlpacas from North Grafton.

The Uxbridge Fire Department will allowchildren put out a fire with a simulated houseand back by popular demand HannafordSupermarket will once again be sponsoringthe famous blueberry pie contest which will bejudged this year by Miss Massachusetts,Madyson Milordi.

New this year we are pleased to announcethat Kierstyn Ebbeling, Miss RodeoMassachusetts from Blackstone will be show-ing her roping skills and awards as well as andfun interactive activities for the children.

Fair food will be provided by the UxbridgeFirst Holiday Night Committee from frieddough, burgers hot dogs cotton candy andmore. Free hay rides will be available through-out the day and music will be spun by DJ PaulBelanger.

Douglas resident appears onCapitol Hill

WORCESTER — Worcester StateUniversity’s own Dr. Patricia A. Marshall, ofDouglas, recently gave testimony Wednesday,May 15, at a briefing before the U.S.Congressional TRIO Caucus in Washington,D.C.

Marshall, the interim associate vice presi-dent of Academic Affairs, is a tenuredSpanish faculty member at Worcester State,and an alumnus of the TRIO Program’sUpward Bound.

The TRIO Caucus — a bicameral body ofthe U.S. Congress — includes members of theMassachusetts federal congressional delega-tion, among them Reps. Jim McGovern, EdMarkey, and Richard Neal. The caucus is abipartisan group of Members of Congresssupportive of the Federal TRIO Programsand higher education access for low-income,first-generation students and students withdisabilities. The Caucus seeks to generatesupport for TRIO programs from congres-sional offices, the U.S. Department ofEducation and other entities, and to expandawareness of the need for improving educa-tional opportunities for all Americans. U.S.Senate Caucus Co-Chair, Jon Tester (D-Montana), led the briefing.

In Marshall’s prepared remarks, she out-lined the critical role TRIO’s Upward Boundand Talent Search Programs played for hersuccess in high school as a rural CentralMaine student.

“While I started high school on the rightnote, I have no doubt that TRIO came into mylife at a crucial moment,” said Marshall.“Although my grades had improved radicallyin the 8th grade, I had no empirical proofthat my grand plan for collegiate success wasgoing to work out. It was not only going to

take a really long time to see the results ofmy hard work, but there were also manypotential pitfalls along the way. The servicesthat I received from TRIO throughout highschool were fundamental to my success forso many reasons. I had no role models in myfamily who encouraged me to do well inschool and going to college was not part ofthe master narrative that was told in my fam-ily or in my rural Maine community. No onein my family had attended college and veryfew people, other than my teachers, had apostsecondary degree. TRIO advisors playedthis extremely important role in my life.They showed an interest in my success, pro-vided the academic and personal coachingthat kept me on the right path, and guided methrough the college financial aid and appli-cation process. They served as role models,helped me to keep my eye on my goals, andsteered me away from those potential pitfallswhen necessary. The Upward Bound residen-tial program that I attended at the Universityof Maine at Orono in 1988 and 1989 alsoshowed me that my efforts were starting tolead to measurable success.”

TRIO Programs are among federal educa-tional assistance program that are threat-ened by reductions in federal spending. ForMarshall, and others who work with or havebenefited from these programs, such reduc-tions are a prospective rejection of highlysuccessful and transformative college accessprograms that pay dividends almost immedi-ately.

Marshall explained, “I am now a memberof the middle class who brings a very uniqueperspective to higher education. I have twodaughters who will never have to ask if theywill go to college, but instead where they willattend. The cycle of poverty has been broken,and I am living proof that TRIO works. In myroles as a professor and as a college adminis-trator, I have touched thousands of lives overthe last 18 years, and I have dedicated my pro-fessional life to paying [the TRIO] investmentforward.”

Marshall’s participation in the TRIOCaucus briefing was instigated by her TRIOadvisor in Maine, David Megquier, directorof the Maine Educational OpportunityCenter and Maine Educational Talent Searchprograms at the University of Maine inOrono. At Megquier’s recommendation, theCouncil for Opportunity in Education — aWashington, D.C., nonprofit policy groupdedicated to furthering expansion of educa-tional opportunities throughout the UnitedStates — invited Marshall to be their witnessat the Caucus event. In addition to Marshall,witnesses are also to present statements onbehalf of the American Indian HigherEducation Coalition and Excelencia inEducation.

During her time in D.C., Marshall visitedwith her home state Maine Sen. Angus King(I) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-1), and withthe staffs of Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).Marshall also met with the education stafffor Rep. Jim McGovern; McGovern is the fed-eral legislator representing Worcester StateUniversity.

Marshall earned her Ph.D. in HispanicStudies from Brown University in 2001, fol-lowing her B.A. in English and Spanishearned summa cum laude at Colby College in1994. Marshall joined the faculty atWorcester State in 2004. She became the firstchair of WSU’s World LanguagesDepartment in 2009. For the 2011-12 academicyear, she was tapped to be a faculty fellowworking in Academic Affairs on a “Year ofRetention” project. During that period, sheworked extensively on securing WSU’s firstVision Grant from the Department of HigherEducation in support of the University’sfocused efforts to better retain and graduateits students. This academic year, Marshallwas tapped to be Interim Associate VicePresident in Academic Affairs.

Among her other teaching positions,Marshall has taught at Providence College,Brown University, Wesleyan University, andClark University. Her collegiate years alsoincluded two extended periods of overseasstudy in Spain, with a year in Salamanca anda semester in Madrid.


WHITINSVILLE — UniBank wasrecently honored as the recipient of the2012 Stoddard Award during the 93rdannual meeting and celebration of theUnited Way of Central Massachusetts.

The Stoddard Award is the highesthonor the United Way of CentralMassachusetts bestows upon an organi-zation. This award recognizes the out-standing leadership provided by a com-pany to the United Way, through excep-tional employee campaigns and strongvolunteer representation.

Each year, UniBank coordinates a cam-paign in which employees are given theopportunity to make donations in sup-port of the United Way of CentralMassachusetts. In 2012, UniBankemployees increased giving by 21%bringing total employee contributionsto more than $53,000, with an all-timehigh employee participation rate of74%. This amount, combined withUniBank’s annual charitable donationto the United Way in the amount of$15,000, brings the bank’s combinedtotal contribution to more than $68,000during 2012.

“Our mission is to serve those in need in our community,” said James F. Paulhus, pres-ident and CEO of UniBank. “The success and level of employee involvement in our 2012United Way campaign is proof positive that our employees embrace that mission whole-heartedly. I am proud of who we are as an organization and honored to accept this awardon behalf of everyone at UniBank.”

“UniBank lives by the words, ‘those who prosper in this community have an obliga-tion to give back,’ ” stated Timothy J. Garvin, president and CEO of the United Way ofCentral Massachusetts. “In 2012 the bank provided almost $500,000 in support to organ-izations throughout Central Massachusetts. This philosophy carries through to theiremployees as well as evidenced by their thousands of hours in volunteerism.”

UniBank also sent Brian Jamros, vice president Government Banking as a volunteerrepresentative to participate in the Loaned Executive Program that the United Waycoordinates. Traci Blecher, vice president and regional manager coordinated the bank’sinternal campaign.

UniBank earns honor from United Way

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James F. Paulhus (center), president and CEO ofUniBank accepts the 2012 Stoddard Award fromBruce Gaultney (left), chairperson of the United Wayof Central Massachusetts’ Board of Directors andpublisher of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette andTimothy J. Garvin (right), president and CEO of theUnited Way of Central Massachusetts.

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NORTHBRIDGE — For more than 60 years, Mayhas been designated as Mental HealthAwareness Month.To help raise awareness about this importanttopic, fifth and sixth graders from NorthbridgeMiddle School and the McCloskey MiddleSchool in Uxbridge took part in Alternatives’Annual Bookmark Contest. The contest chal-lenges students to incorporate one of three slo-gans — Mind your Mind, Peace of Mind, or Feedyour Mind — into designs for the front of thebookmark. The reverse of the card contains tipson maintaining mental health, such as theimportance of a balanced diet, exercise andmaking time in each day to relax.In all, 19 schools throughout CentralMassachusetts participated in the contest.Each school chose two winning designs basedon color, content and creativity. Winningdesigns were then printed and made available inthe school libraries and to the community ateach town’s public library.Winning students from Northbridge MiddleSchool are Galina Jaros (pictured) and AshleyBloem. Matthew Colella and Caroline Thiebault(pictured) were the winners from McCloskeyMiddle School in Uxbridge. Winners received a$25 gift card to Wal-Mart and their name andtheir schools name printed on the bookmarks.

UPTON — Alexandra“Alex” Delmore, of Milford,a senior at Valley Tech, wasrecently nominated Leo ofthe Year Award fromMassachusetts MultipleDistrict 33, which covers alltowns within theCommonwealth.

Alex has been a memberof the Leo Club since herfreshman year at ValleyTech. Her favorite activity isrunning blood drives in col-laboration with the RedCross. She enjoys organiz-ing volunteers, managingdetails and talking to theparticipating donors. Alexhas donated approximately60 hours of communityservice in Leo activities thisyear. She plans to partici-pate in the upcomingMilford Paint Project, inconjunction with students from ValleyTech’s Painting and Design group and theMilford Healthy Futures Group, which willbeautify a vandalized area on the MilfordWalk/Bike Path. Throughout her endeav-ors, Alex promotes Leo membership andprovides encouragement to new members.She is known for her organizational abilityand attention to detail as well as her talentfor motivating fellow officers and clubmembers to continually raise the bar tohigher standards.

“Leo Alex exemplifies the characteris-tics of a truly dedicated young adult,” saidMark Desmarais, district governor of

Massachusetts LionsDistrict 33A. “She cares forher school, her communityand for those less fortunate.She has made a decision tomake a difference in theirlives. She is energetic, intel-ligent and most deserving ofthis honor, District 33A andMultiple District 33s 2013LEO of the Year.”

In addition to Leo Clubactivities, Alex is a four yearmember and current treas-urer to DECA (DistributiveEducation Clubs ofAmerica). She is involvedwith the school’s MathTeam, National HonorSociety and NationalTechnical Honor Society,and an active member of theSki Club. She was also partof the 2013 winning BVTRobotics Team, which took

home a 2nd place award in the regional cat-egory. Alex was a bronze medal winner inentrepreneurship in last year’s SkillsUSACompetition.

In her spare time, Alex volunteers at theMilford Food Pantry and works at Stop andShop. Even with all her extracurricularactivities, Alex maintains a 4.2 GPA whileattending five Advanced PlacementClasses, along with Spanish IV andVocational Studies in BusinessTechnology. In September, she plans toattend Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology to pursue her career inPhysics.

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District Governor ofMassachusetts Lions District33A Mark Desmarais presentsAlexandra Delmore withDistrict 33A and MultipleDistrict 33s 2013 Leo of theYear award

Valley Tech senior nominated as Leo of the Year

UPTON — As part of anutrition initiative institut-ed by Valley Tech, studentsfrom Milford’s WoodlandElementary School andValley Tech’s Culinary andHealth Services groupsrecently participated in thefirst-ever teleconference tothe White House to speakwith Sam Kass, executivedirector of Let’s Move! andSenior Policy Advisor onNutrition, who works withFirst Lady Michelle Obamato help America raise ahealthier generation andensure kids have the oppor-tunity for long, healthylives.

The Let’s Move! Programprovides nationwide sup-port to offer healthier foodin schools, help children to be more physically active, andmake healthy, affordable food available in every part of thecountry. Childhood obesity rates in America have tripledover the past thirty years, primarily due to a change inlifestyles. Parents are busier than ever today and familieseat fewer home-cooked meals. Snacking between meals isnow commonplace. As a result, one in three children inAmerica experience weight issues. First Lady MichelleObama believes that this trend needs to be corrected now inorder to prevent future generations from suffering fromdebilitating diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, highblood pressure and cancer.

Ella Marie Dehestani of Millville, from Valley Tech’sSkillsUSA Community Service Team, facilitated the ques-tions directed to Mr. Kass. He listened attentively as stu-dents asked about promoting healthy eating styles andwhat foods make the best overall choices. One studentasked, “What’s the President’s favorite vegetable?” Mr.Kass replied, “The whole family loves broccoli!” Mr. Kassexpressed the benefits of eating both fruits and vegetablesand explained the various types currently being grown inthe garden at the White House. He enthusiastically dis-cussed the initiatives he is working on to accomplish the

First Lady’s mission to encourage children to be mindful ofeating a healthy diet. In closing, he tasked the students tocontinue to help spread the word about healthy eating.

“We are extremely privileged the students were able tospeak directly with Mr. Kass,” stated Dr. MichaelFitzpatrick, Superintendent-Director of Valley Tech. “Thiswas a tremendous opportunity to communicate the signifi-cance of making healthy food choices and how influentialchildren can be in those decisions. It is imperative to makethis impression at a young age in order to build the foun-dation of good health for a lifetime. We are honored to bechosen as the first school to take part in promoting thisimportant message.”

“This teleconference was a wonderful opportunity forsome of our Woodland students to collaborate with ValleyTech students on an issue of extreme importance — goodhealth and nutrition,” said Robert A. Tremblay,Superintendent of Milford Public Schools. “It’s never tooearly for children to be exposed to the fundamentals ofhealthy eating and hearing it straight from the WhiteHouse leaves a lasting impression. We are grateful to ValleyTech for including Milford students in this nutrition initia-tive.”

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Students from Milford’s Woodland Elementary and Valley Tech hold signs they drew to show Mr. Kassa representation of the fruits and vegetables they ate during the week.

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Valley Tech students participate in ‘TopChef’ competition

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From left, Martha Pellegrino, Valley Tech Nutritionist; Michele Stone,Executive Chef of Henrys Farm To Table Restaurant; New EnglandPatriots Executive Head Chef Brad Ozerdem; Valley Tech StudentWinners Mary Antanavica (Upton) and Andrew Turbesi (Millville);Johnson & Wales Culinary Department Chair Chef Bill Idell, and CyraHathaway, Vocational Coordinator.

UPTON — Valley Tech stu-dents in the Culinary ArtsProgram competed in theRhody Fresh ButterkaseCheese Bowl to be named TopChef.

The culinary students werechallenged to prepare twodishes within two hours thatincluded Butterkase cheesefrom Rhode Island basedRhody Fresh dairy products.One dish needed to includenutrient-rich ingredientsincluding low-fat or fat-freedairy, fruits, vegetables orwhole grains.

Rhody Fresh and the NewEngland Diary PromotionBoard (NEDPB) collaboratedto bring a team together tojudge the dishes created bythe culinary students. NewEngland Patriots ExecutiveHead Chef Brad Ozerdem,emceed the event and partici-pated with a panel of four oth-ers judges including CulinaryDepartment Chair Chef BillIdell from Johnson & Wales inProvidence, Michele Stone,Executive Chef of HenrysFarm To Table Restaurantand Valley Tech schoolAdministrators Cyra

Hathaway, VocationalCoordinator and MarthaPellegrino, NutritionEducator/Fitness Specialist.

“Valley Tech continuallystrives to maintain its stand-ing as a recipient of the 2012USDA Healthier US SchoolChallenge Silver Award,” saidSuperintendent-Director Dr.Michael Fitzpatrick. “Thisevent is a perfect example ofhow our students embracenew challenges on a dailybasis to promote healthy foodchoices. Chef Matt Williamsis a pioneer in seeking inno-vative ideas and opportunitiesfor students to apply theirskills in an array of new expe-riences.”

First place winners of $50Bed Bath & Beyond gift certifi-cates were Mary Antanavica(Upton) and Andrew Turbesi(Millville) for theirBlackberry Fennel Pizza.Second place winners wereSamantha Morin (Mendon),Adam Vinton (Milford) andCoreen Stanovich(Northbridge) and ThirdPlace winners were AnthonyYoung (Milford) and ChristineScharnagle (Mendon).


Holiday Inn teams up withAlternatives

AUBURN/WHITINSVILLE —The Holiday Inn Express hasteamed up with Alternatives, Inc.and their Employment AcademyProgram, which Alternatives devel-oped.

The Employment Academytrains adults with developmentaldisabilities for the job market andworks with them through theiremployment service to help themfind jobs. Through classes taught tothe students in regards to topics inthe job market, to bringing the stu-dents to a select company toobserve particular positions withthat certain company, Alternatives’Employment Academy makes animpact in the lives of adults thatnormally would not have thatopportunity.

The Holiday Inn Express, inAuburn, has been very supportiveof this program. Their Director of

Sales, Kathy Kirk, has taught at theclasses about successful interview-ing and dressing for success. TheHoliday Inn Express has hosted twoof the students four weeks in a row,for the students to observe differentdepartments in the hotel, part ofthe course. Two students, alongwith their team leader, come for anhour each Friday and observe thelaundry, housekeeping and/ormaintenance departments. Theguidelines for the students are tonot ask any questions or be a dis-traction to the employee in any way,and to hold their questions untilafter the observation period.Afterwards the team leader and thestudents sit down with the hotelemployee to answer any questionsthey had in regards to the job.

“We believe strongly in the pro-gram that Alternatives offers. Weare honored that we can be a part inhelping to prepare these studentsfor job placement and any otheropportunities that may arise, thusmaking a difference in their lifethrough practical means.”


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Crooked Ledge Band5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Janine’s Frostee149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

MONDAY, JUNE 3Janine’s Frostee“Polish Night”Enjoy an evening with time-lessclassic Polish music, goodfriends and a delicious“Polish Plate” served atJanine’s149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

FRIDAY, JUNE 7Annual InternationalBazaar5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Free admission, free enter-tainmentFood, giant flea marketRides and games for the kidsMary Queen of the RosaryParish60 Maple St., Spencer, MAwww.MaryQueenOfTheRosary.org

First Friday atArts & Framing& The Sochor Art GalleryFeatured artist isCaroll Spinney112 Main St., Putnam, CT860-963-0105

Noah Lis5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Janine’s Frostee149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

SATURDAY, JUNE 8Annual InternationalBazaar12 noon – 10:00 p.m.Free admission, free enter-tainmentFood, giant flea marketRides and games for the kidsMary Queen of the RosaryParish60 Maple St., Spencer, MAwww.MaryQueenOfTheRosary.org

Annual Greek Festival11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Free admissionClassic Greek cuisineand entertainmentHoly Trinity GreekOrthodox Church80 Water St., Danielson, CT

Prudence Crandall MuseumLecture Series presentsCT Appellate AttorneyWesley W. Horton1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.$6.00 admissionCanterbury FirstCongregational Church6 S. Canterbury Rd.Canterbury, CT860-546-7800

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Annual Greek FestivalNoon – 5:00 p.m.Free admissionClassic Greek cuisineand entertainmentHoly Trinity GreekOrthodox Church80 Water St., Danielson, CT

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Kyle Ray5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Janine’s Frostee149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

SATURDAY, JUNE 15Lyle Pierce & Guest5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Janine’s Frostee149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

FRIDAY, JUNE 21Paisley Rowland5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Janine’s Frostee149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

SUNDAY, JUNE 23Donna Lee & Friends2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Janine’s Frostee149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

MONDAY, JUNE 24Janine’s Frostee“Polish Night”Enjoy an evening with time-lessclassic Polish music, goodfriendsand a delicious “PolishPlate”served atJanine’s149 East St. (off Rte. 9)Ware, MA

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Valley Tech students add finishingtouches to Sutton Pavilion

UPTON — Construction Technology students atValley Tech have been busy all year building a newpavilion at Sutton’s Marion Camp and have justcompleted the finishing touches to be ready for thesummer 2013 season.

Valley Tech was contacted by Sutton’s BuildingCommissioner in September with plans to build agazebo-type structure on the existing multiuse fieldto be used for concerts and other cultural events.The building was developed in conjunction with thetown’s renovation project to create a destination tomeet, gather and create a sense of community.

Several Valley Tech shops including DraftingTechnology, Manufacturing Technology and AutoBody have been involved with the project since itsinception and is slated to be complete by the end

May.“We are exceptionally pleased with the results of

the new pavilion,” stated John Couture, Town ofSutton Building Commissioner. “It benefits bothparties, the students at Valley Tech receive valuabletrade skills and the town is able to meet the needs ofthe community. These projects provide an opportu-nity for students to gain practical skills that willcontinue throughout their lifetime. We are gratefulfor their dedication and aptitude; they provide animportant service that will be utilized for years tocome.”

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Valley Tech Construction Technology Students TylerBartlett (Upton), Kyle Buma (Northbridge), GeorgeEspinoza (Milford), Sebastian Mulhern (Upton) and JessicaRobert (Mendon) completing the pavilion at Marion’sCamp in Sutton.

Valley Tech named in top 10high schools in central MA

UPTON — Valley Tech was recent-ly named number 9 out of 60 otherschools in the GoLocalWorcester’s2nd Annual Massachusetts’ Top HighSchools 2013.

This proprietary ranking system isdetermined through the compilationand evaluation of data from 345 pub-lic, charter and technical schoolsthroughout the Commonwealth todetermine how community schoolsprovide for their students.

Using a proprietary formula devel-oped at Babson College, data is col-lected to assess and weight eachschool’s latest MCAS and SAT scores,per pupil funding, student-teacherratios and graduation rates. All datais the latest available from theMassachusetts Department ofSecondary and ElementaryEducation’s databases as of April2013. With school quality paramountin assessing real estate values anddeemed a key element in community-based efforts, this quantitative analy-sis of each school provides a compre-hensive view of the secondary schooleducational landscape inMassachusetts.

“We are pleased to be chosen as oneof the Top 10 High Schools in CentralMassachusetts,” statedSuperintendent-Director Dr. MichaelFitzpatrick. “At Valley Tech, weremain diligent in our quest toensure students are equipped with aset of skills that will allow them toquickly grasp today’s demands andtomorrow’s challenges.”

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DUDLEY – 9 Fairfield Dr! 7 Rm EnglishTudor Tri-Level! Appliance Kit w/JennairRange! Formal Dining! Liv Rm! CathedralFoyer w/Skylight! 3 Bdrms, Master Bath!

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WEBSTER LAKE - 200 KilldeerIsland Rd! Sunsets! 8 Rooms!

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WEBSTER – 16 Colonial Rd! 6 RmColonial! View of WEBSTER LAKE from

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w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Wall to Wall!Updated Bath! All Rms Recently

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DUDLEY – 388 Mason Road! HugeRaised Ranch! Many Updates

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DUDLEY – 64 W. Main St! CustomBuilt 1 Owner 7 Rm Ranch!

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WEBSTER – 141 Lower Gore Road! 54’7+ Rm Ranch Set On 1.02 Level Acres!Split Floor Plan – Master Bdrm/MasterBath at One End – 2 Bdrms & Bath atthe Other End! Applianced! Din Rmw/Slider to Deck! Liv Rm w/Cherry

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WALES – LAKE GEORGE!352’ Waterfront! 2.2 Acres! Beautiful

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DUDLEY – 211 W. Main St! 2 Family!7/6 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 2/1 Baths! 1st Flr -Eat-In Kit! Din Rm! 2 Lg Bdrms! Frplce

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OXFORD – 72 Fort Hill Rd! Beautiful8 Rm Colonial! Granite Kit w/SS

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DUDLEY – 71 Eagle Dr! Being Built!2880’! 9 Rms! Granite Kitchen! 23X23.5

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WEBSTER – 22 Oakmont St! Walk toWebster Lake's Lakeside Beach & Boat

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WEBSTER - 8 Sears Ave! 6 RmRanch! Applianced Kitchen! Dining

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Saw Mill! Former “Cheney Farm”$439,900.00

OXFORD – 28 Charlton St! 13 RmGreek Revival said to be “Clara

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WEBSTER LAKE – 76 Union PointRd! 100’ Waterfront! Panoramic Lake

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WEBSTER – 50 Upper Gore!Views/Sunsets Over Webster Lake! 9Rm

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DOUGLAS - Lake Manchaug! 7 AcreEstate! 185' Waterfront! 7 Rm Contemp

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SNUG HARBORTOWNHOUSE ONWEBSTER LAKE!!!M a g n i f i c e n tW a t e r f r o n tCondominium onMiddle Pond!!!Impeccably decoratedand maintained, thisfour level unit fea-

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WEBSTER -- Charming Ranch great for down-sizerslooking for one-level living. Eat-in kitchen, diningroom, fireplaced living room, two bedrooms, fullbath. Recent carpets, paint, and replacement win-dows. Attached garage, porch, patio, oil heat, levellot. Conveniently close to all that Webster has tooffer...highway, shopping, lake!R/E Tax $1806 $159,900

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Moore honors localyoung entrepreneur

BOSTON — Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently recognized IsaacBates, of Douglas, who is a recipient ofan 11th Annual National Federation ofIndependent Business (NFIB) YoungEntrepreneur Foundation (YEF) YoungEntrepreneur Award. This scholarshipprogram rewards and encourages entre-preneurial talents among high schoolstudents.

Bates, a senior at WhitinsvilleChristian School in Whitinsville, is thefounder and owner of his own disc-jock-ey business called “DJ Izzy Serious.”Through the YEF program, Bates willreceive a scholarship in an amountbetween $1,000 and $10,000 to attend ElonUniversity in North Carolina.

The Young Entrepreneur Award wasestablished to raise awareness among thenation’s youth about the critical role thatprivate enterprise and entrepreneurshipplay in the building of America. Since2003, the NFIB YEF has awarded 2,620scholarships to graduating high schoolseniors totaling more than $3.2 million.

Bates is one of 100 scholarship recipi-ents across the United States, out of apool of 500 students who applied thisyear.

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Pictured, from left, Lance B. Engbers, Whitinsville Christian SchoolHeadmaster; Bill Vernon, Massachusetts State Director of NFIB; IsaacBates, YEF scholarship recipient; Christopher Vander Baan, WhitinsvilleChristian High School Principal, and Sen. Richard Moore.

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By virtue and in execution of thePower of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by Charles F. Brewer Jr. andLinda A. Brewer to Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc., dated July 24,2007 and recorded with the WorcesterCounty (Worcester District) Registry ofDeeds at Book 41971, Page 71, of whichmortgage the undersigned is the presentholder by assignment from MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc. toGreen Tree Servicing LLC dated February14, 2012 and recorded with said registry onFebruary 15, 2012 at Book 48538 Page18, for breach of the conditions of saidmortgage and for the purpose of foreclos-ing, the same will be sold at Public Auctionat 1:00 p.m. on June 11, 2013, on the mort-gaged premises located at 336 RumonoskiDrive, Northbridge, Worcester County,Massachusetts, all and singular the prem-ises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:The land in Northbridge, WorcesterCounty, Commonwealth of Massachusetts,more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land containing +/- 21,334square feet located in the Highland HillsSubdivision, Northbridge, WorcesterCounty, Commonwealth of Massachusetts,situated on Rumonoski Drive and shownas Lot 13, on a plan entitled ''DefinitivePlan of Highland Hills, Northbridge,Massachusetts'' recorded with theWorcester District Registry of Deeds inPlan Book 626, Plan 50, Sheets 1-5 towhich plan reference may be made for amore particular description of said premis-es.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deedrecorded with Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds inBook 17124, Page 296.

These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of allrights, rights of way, restrictions, ease-ments, covenants, liens or claims in thenature of liens, improvements, publicassessments, any and all unpaid taxes, taxtitles, tax liens, water and sewer liens andany other municipal assessments or liensor existing encumbrances of record whichare in force and are applicable, having pri-ority over said mortgage, whether or notreference to such restrictions, easements,improvements, liens or encumbrances ismade in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:

A deposit of Five Thousand($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bankcheck will be required to be paid by thepurchaser at the time and place of sale.The balance is to be paid by certified orbank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C.,150 California Street, Newton,Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O.Box 610389, Newton Highlands,Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty(30) days from the date of sale. Deed willbe provided to purchaser for recordingupon receipt in full of the purchase price.The description of the premises containedin said mortgage shall control in the eventof an error in this publication.Other terms, if any, to be announced at thesale.

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLCPresent holder of said mortgage

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

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500201208-1830 - TEA

May 17, 2013May 24, 2013May 31, 2013

TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGEZONING BOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with the provisions ofM.G.L. Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chapter173, Section 48 of the Northbridge ZoningBy-laws, the Northbridge Zoning Board ofAppeals will hold a public hearing onThursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:20 P.M. atthe Aldrich School Town Hall Annex, 14Hill St., Whitinsville, MA to consider thepetition of J & F Marinella, P.O. Box 629,Franklin, MA for a Variance from the frontsetback requirement pursuant to Article VI,Section 173-19 of the Town of NorthbridgeZoning By-laws, Table of Area Regulations,for an existing house located at 49Rebecca Road in the Camelot Subdivision.

The property, shown on Assessor’sMap 16 as Parcel 209, is located in aResidential-2 zoning district and is ownedby John Philip Puccio, Trustee TrimountTrust, 555 University Ave., Norwood, MA.

The purpose of this hearing is to pro-vide an opportunity for public comment.Anyone wishing to be heard regarding thismatter should attend said meeting at thetime and place designated. A copy of thepetition is available for review at the office

of the Town Clerk and Zoning Board ofAppeals Office and may be reviewed dur-ing normal business hours.

Thomas Hansson, ChairmanNorthbridge Zoning Board of Appeals

May 24, 2013May 31, 2013


In accordance with the provisions ofM.G.L. Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chapter173, Sections 47 & 48 of the NorthbridgeZoning By-laws, the Northbridge ZoningBoard of Appeals will hold a public hearingon Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:50 P.M.at the Aldrich School Town Hall Annex,14 Hill St., Whitinsville, MA to considermultiple applications/petitions ofProvidence 540, LLC, 546 Providence Rd.,Linwood, MA for property located at 546Providence Rd., Linwood, MA.

The applicant is seeking a SpecialPermit pursuant to Article V, Section 173-12 of the Town of Northbridge Zoning By-laws, Table of Use Regulations, in order toallow the construction of a self-storagebuilding for warehousing in a Business-2zoning district

The applicant is also seeking a vari-ance pursuant to Article VI, Section 173-19Note (1) of the Town of Northbridge ZoningBy-laws, Table of Area Regulations in orderto allow more than one principal use onone lot. The lot is currently used for thesale of used cars and the applicant is pro-posing a self-storage building as well. AVariance from rear setback requirements isalso being sought pursuant to Article VI,Section 173-19 of the By-laws, Table ofArea Regulations, in order to allow the con-struction the self-storage building 5 feetfrom the property line

The property, shown on Assessor’sMap 24 as Parcel 121, is located at 546Providence Rd. in a Business-2 zoningdistrict and is owned by Providence540, LLC.

The purpose of this hearing is to pro-vide an opportunity for public comment.Anyone wishing to be heard regarding thismatter should attend said meeting at thetime and place designated. A copy of thepetition is available for review at the officeof the Town Clerk and Zoning Board ofAppeals Office and may be reviewed dur-ing normal business hours.


May 24, 2013May 31, 2013


In accordance with the provisions ofM.G.L. Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chapter173, Section 48 of the Northbridge ZoningBy-laws, the Northbridge Zoning Board ofAppeals will hold a public hearing onThursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:35 P.M. atthe Aldrich School Town Hall Annex, 14Hill St., Whitinsville, MA to consider thepetition of Providence 540, LLC, 546Providence Rd., Whitinsville for a Variancefrom the rear setback requirement pur-suant to Article VI, Section 173-19 of theTown of Northbridge Zoning By-laws, Tableof Area Regulations, in order to allow theconstruction of a storage building 5 feetfrom the rear property line at 546Providence Rd..

The property, shown on Assessor’sMap 24 as Parcel 120, is located in aBusiness-2 zoning district and is owned byProvidence 540, LLC.



May 24, 2013May 31, 2013


In accordance with the provisions ofM.G.L. Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chapter173, Section 47 of the Northbridge ZoningBy-laws, the Northbridge Zoning Board ofAppeals will hold a public hearing onThursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:05 P.M. atthe Aldrich School Town Hall Annex, 14Hill St., Whitinsville, MA to consider theapplication of Charlie Salmon, 92 Perry St.,Douglas, MA for a Special Permit pursuantto Article V, Section 173-12, Table of UseRegulations, in order to allow a martial artstraining facility at 1 Main Street,Whitinsville, MA.

The property, shown on Assessor’sMap 2 as Parcel 10, is located in an

Industrial-1 zoning district and is owned byWhitinsville Redevelopment Trust.



May 24, 2013May 31, 2013

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Worcester Probate and Family Court225 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2200

Docket No. WO13P1007EACITATION ON PETITION FOR

FORMAL ADJUDICATIONEstate of: Elizabeth C Beaudoin

Date of Death: 02/15/2013To all interested persons:A Petition has been filed by:Robert J Beaudoin of Millville MArequesting that the Court enter a formalDecree and Order of testacy and for suchother relief as requested in the Petition.And also requesting that:Robert J Beaudoin of Millville MA beappointed as Personal Representative(s)of said estate to serve Without Surety onthe bond.You have the right to obtain a copy of thePetition from the Petitioner or at the Court.You have a right to object to this proceed-ing. To do so, you or your attorney must filea written appearance and objection at thisCourt before: 10:00 a.m. on 06/11/2013This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadlineby which you must file a written appear-ance and objection if you object to this pro-ceeding. If you fail to file a timely writtenappearance and objection followed by anAffidavit of Objections within thirty (30)days of the return date, action may betaken without further notice to you.The estate is being administered under for-mal procedure by the PersonalRepresentative under the MassachusettsUniform Probate Code without supervisionby the Court. Inventory and accounts arenot required to be filed with the Court, butrecipients are entitled to notice regardingthe administration from the PersonalRepresentative and can petition the Courtin any matter relating to the estate, includ-ing distribution of assets and expenses ofadministration.WITNESS, Hon. Denise L Meagher, FirstJustice of this Court.Date: May 17, 2013

Stephen G. AbrahamRegister of Probate

May 31, 2013

Commonwealth of MassachusettsWorcester, ss.

SUPERIOR COURTDEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

CIVIL ACTIONNo. 13-0831D

ToJohn E. Cooney Sr., of Northbridge,County of Worcester, in saidCommonwealth;AND TO ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TOTHE BENEFIT OF THE SOLDIERS’ ANDSAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 ASAMENDED: UniBank for Savings, a bank-ing institution with a usual place of busi-ness in Whitinsville, Worcester County,Massachusetts claiming to be the holder ofa mortgage covering property situated onEast Street, being numbered 121-123 onsaid Street, in Northbridge,Massachusetts; given by John E. CooneySr. to Unibank For Savings, dated January30, 2002 and and recorded in WorcesterDistrict Registry of Deeds, Book 25860,Page 351, has filed with said court aComplaint for authority to foreclose saidmortgage in the manner following: by entryon and possession of the premises thereindescribed and by exercise of the power ofsale contained in said mortgage.

If you are entitled to the benefits of theSoldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of1940 as amended, and you object to suchforeclosure you or your attorney should filea written appearance and answer in saidcourt at Worcester in said County on orbefore the second day of July next or youmay be forever barred from claiming thatsuch foreclosure is invalid under said Act.

Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire,Administrative Justice of said Court, thistwenty-first day of May 2013.

Dennis P. McManus, ClerkMay 31, 2013

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS(SEAL) LAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT464319

ORDER OF NOTICETO:

Thomas J. DeeterJennifer L. Deeternd to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50U.S.C. App. §ß501 et seq.:Deutsche Bank National Trust Companyas Trustee for MASTR Specialized LoanTrust 2007-01 Mortgage Pass-ThroughCertificates,claiming to have an interest in a Mortgagecovering real property in Upton, 53 MapleAvenue, given by Thomas J. Deeter andJennifer L. Deeter to Option OneMortgage Corporation, a CaliforniaCorporation, dated April 22, 2005,recorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deedsat Book 36187, Page 71, and now held byplaintiff by assignment, has/have filed withthis court a complaint for determination ofDefendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembersstatus. If you now are, or recently have been, inthe active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be enti-tled to the benefits of the ServicemembersCivil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclo-sure of the above-mentioned property onthat basis, then you or your attorney mustfile a written appearance and answer inthis court at Three Pemberton Square,Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 24,2013 or you will be forever barred fromclaiming that you are entitled to the bene-fits of said Act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIERChief Justice of this Court on May 9, 2013Attest:

Deborah J. PattersonRecorder

May 31, 2013

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Worcester Probate and Family Court225 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2200

Docket No. WO13P1505EANOTICE OF PETITION FOR

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORIn the Estate of: Helen B DomskyLate of: Uxbridge, MA 01569Date of Death: 01/24/2013To all persons interested in the above cap-tioned estate, a petition has been present-ed requesting that Paul G Kolesnikovas ofCharlton, MA or some other suitable per-son be appointed administrator of saidestate to serve With Personal Surety.IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO,YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE AWRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAIDCOURT AT: Worcester ON OR BEFORETEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00AM) ON: 06/04/2013WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, FirstJustice of this Court.Date: May 8, 2013

Stephen G. AbrahamRegister of Probate

May 31, 2013

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

(SEAL) LAND COURTDEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

Case No.424324To:Mary Anne MacDonaldand to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA) claim-ing to be the holder of mortgage coveringreal property in Northbridge, numbered235 Church Street given by Mary AnneMacDonald to Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc., dated July 26,2006, Recorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 39481, Page 339 ConfirmatoryMortgage Book 50824, Page 363, and nowheld by plaintiff by assignment has filedwith said court a complaint for authority toforeclose said mortgage in the manner fol-lowing: by entry and possession and exer-cise of power of sale. If you are entitled tothe benefits of the Servicemembers CivilRelief Act and you object to such foreclo-sure you or your attorney should file a writ-ten appearance and answer in said court atBoston on or before the 24th day of June,2013 or you may be forever barred fromclaiming that such foreclosure is invalidunder said act.Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER ChiefJustice of said Court this 8th day of May,2013.

Attest:Deborah J. Patterson

RecorderMay 31, 2013

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Carburetors. Good For Either Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine

Reduced Price$800 For The PairCall 508-259-8805

(2) Behind CabWeather Guard

Tool Boxes(1) Like new

$350(1) In good condition

$150

(1) In Bed Tool Box

In good condition$150

Call: 413-245-6521Or: 413-478-1469

100% Wool MultiColored Hand Braided Rug

$700

Nichols and Stone Rocking Chair

$200

Green PlaidFlexsteel Easy

Chair and Ottoman$350

508-867-894812’ Aluminum

V Hull with 6HP gas engine and

36lb trolling motor included. On trailer.

$1,200 OBO

Compound BowPSE Model

11 arrows with case.$400 OBO

Call: 508-764-605814 ft

Aluminum Boat with 7hp Eska motor and a Minn Kota 28 lbs of thrust trolling motor. No trailer.

$1500 or B/O 860 576-546214K Marquis

Diamond RingNever worn, .70 carats, 22 years old, still in jewelers

box. Have appraisalpaid $3,250

will sell $1,500firm

Call: 860-774-63731500

Sports CardsMostly Stars & Rookies

Baseball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, And More

Near Mint Cards

$45Call: 508-864-9223

2 PianosBoth In Excellent Condition

Price Includes Tuning & Move To 1st Floor Location

In Worcester County.Please Call

508-885-3705

20” BLACK RIMSWITH TIRES

Alloy wheels6 lugs patent

Fits Chevy Colorado, GMC Canon, Trailblazer, etc.$700.00 or best offer508-320-9732

Art Deco Bedroom Set- 1920’s

Headboard w/footboard (full), nightstand, dresser w/mirror, matching bench

seat solid, lovely condition!

$1,275 OBOBeautiful leather sofa also

Call: 508-320-7941

24’ Alum LadderGood condition

$150.00

8’ Werner Step LadderExcellent condition

$100.00

Drop Leaf DeskGood condition

$250.00

Hamilton Beach Roaster

$25.00

508-867-3729

24’ Alum LadderGood condition

$150.00

8’ Werner Step LadderExcellent condition

$100.00

Drop Leaf DeskGood condition

$250.00

Hamilton Beach Roaster

$25.00

508-867-37293 Piece DoubleBedroom Set

$350

Kitchen Table Setwith 6 chairs, solid

walnut wood$400

Call: 508-943-53243’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing

20Min Fire DoorPrimed casing, aluminum

sill. New in wrapPaid-$307

Sell for-$200

508-885-53474 Section Peerless

Cast Iron Boiler

$450774 449-8012

or 508 277-8735 (cell)50%-70% OFF

LARGE INVENTORY

New Windows, Doors,Appliances,

Fans, Lights, Vanities, Pedestal Sinks

ToiletsKitchen Sinks

FaucetsLawn, Garden &

Carpenter EquipmentFireplace Log Sets

& Tools413-531-2433

7’ Pool Table$75

Air Hockey Table$40

Kenmore Washing Machine

$175

Call: 508-867-7807

9-ft. x 55” beveled glass tabletop

1/2-inch thick$100.00

Call 774-230-9457AAA Sports Cards

Stars 1950’s-1970’sGreat shape

Near mint cardsAll cards at

60% off book!!Call: 508-864-9223

COLEMAN STOVE (Vintage)

Two Burner, mint $80 OBO

860 576-5462

All For Inground Pool...

•Sta-Rite 20” Sand Filter•Duraglass 3/4HP

Pump/Trap•EZ Adjustable

Steps/Rails•Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf

Cannister & Hose•Aluminum Ladder

BEST OFFERCall: 860-923-9781

ALL IN EXCELLENTCONDITION Coffee Table

$30.00

Side Table$60.00

42” TV with Stand$350.00

508-981-9033Angle Iron Cutter

For Shelving4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

APPROXIMATELY 80OFFICE CHAIRS

From $10.00DESK CONFERENCE

TABLESat bargain prices

Call 774-696-3397ARCHERY, HUNTING

EQUIPMENTAND ACCESSORIES

In Excellent ConditionCall 508-764-6908

BASS GUITARDean Playmate

Almost brand newAsking $150.00

774-289-4824Brand new pair

HARLEY DAVIDSON BOOTSSize 11

Asking $70.00508-344-7681

Brand NewPillow-topMattress

Unopened set, still in bags. Comes with warranty.

$150Can Deliver

Call Karl:774-823-6692

CRAFTMATIC BEDUsed 1 year

In very good condition

$300774-696-2687

CUSTOM PINE TRESTLE TABLE

leaves (opens to 10'), lazy susan,

protective pads, 8 chairs.

Matching work island with 2 drawers, 2 doors,

removable plexiglass cover.

$3,000 negotiable.508-765-1514

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 TABLE

$175.00Maple, very good condition,

beautiful base, 42”x 66” four leaves extend

table to 106” inches (almost 9’ feet)

Call 508-764-1268or 203-610-9807

LazyBoy Reclining Couch

Gold ChenilleBrand New

$995.00774-200-1194

DINING ROOM SET

Solid Maple Table Formica top

6 chairs and matching hutch

48” Round w/two 11” leaves

(48”x70”)$350.00

DESKSolid Maple

7 drawers w/chair$75.00

Or Best Offer

ARCHERYRinehart Target 18-1

New in package$80.00

CHRISTMAS TREE7’ x48” w/white lights

Balsam fir style$100.00 B/0

508-347-3145

DINING ROOM SET48” table w/2-12” leaf

Six chairs andglass-front hutchMint condition

$450 or best offer508-885-9906

DISHWASHERWhite

Admiral by MaytagUnder the counter

Used only two yearsAll hoses and

manual included$200.00

508-943-5033Down Riggers

Penn Fathomaster 625

w/rod holders & inserts to place in boat rod holders

48” boom with weights$175ea.

Pet Training Crate24”Lx19”Xx19”H

Heavy duty 11-gaugeblack epoxyLike new

$40

CD Shelf HoldersHolds disc and plastic case.

Have several$35 OBO

508-347-3145

ELECTRIC POSTUREMATIC

ADJUSTABLE BED Sealy twin size

Extra longMassage button on remote

12 years old$300.00

508-832-3985

Electric Skil Chop Saw

$80

Stand w/extended ends

For long length cutting $60

774-289-3607ELECTRIC BED

(INVACARE)450 pound capacity

double motors (head and legs) hand crank,roll-out safety rails

$200.00Contact Michael818 521-5656

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

MiscellaneousNASCAR collectibles

Over 300 items

Asking $600.00774 452-3613

EMPIRE PROPANE VENTED PARLOR

HEATER50,000 BTU

Used one year$700.00 OBO

Call 508-234-8454508-596-1918 cell

Estate ItemsMilwaukee Hammer

& Angle DrillsFreezer

Pressure-WasherAntique Bricks3-WoodstovesPower SawsDrill Press

Fishing Poles2-New Windows 34”x38”

Pet CagesTools

Terracotta Floor TilesGranite Slabs

508-248-7812EXCEL STAIR LIFT

13.5’ rail$1400

ALADDIN reading magnifier

$160

HAIER 4 cu,ft refrigerator

$110

HOSPITAL BEDcrank $50

REALISTIC DX100Receiver

$70

WOODWORKING TOOLS

815-222-9323

FLAT SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT

CENTER 19” w x 24” h x 54” lExcellent condition

$100.00with a 27” TV FREE

N/F/S

508-867-3729Garden 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”-5’5” height.

$75Call: 508-765-5867Gas Log For Sale

Jotul GF200 LP Gas$650 OBO

Mini Kota Electric Fishing Motor36lb thrust, 5 speeds

$125 OBO

Fitness PowerRider

$100 OBO

Call: 508-943-2174GE ELECTRIC STOVE

Double oven/4 burnersGood shape,

Working area on stoveBeige

Call Paul at508-756-0227Got a truck?

Phenomenal bargainsGas range, gas clothesdryer, air hockey table,

Maitlin Smith game table, piano. Boxes & boxes of

good items!!

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508-341-8292headboard full adj.

micro suede, oatmeal w/esp. wood trim$125 OBO

Coffee/Espresso Maker

82-12 cups$75 OBO

Honeywell Air Cleanerrm. sz. 15x20

$50 OBO

Call: 508-765-0621

HISTORICAL PIECE OF LITERATUREA pictorial record of the

devastation from thetornado in Worcester on

June 9,1953

Published by Davis Press in Worcester

In original mailing sleeve$1,000.00

508-765-5072

HOVEROUNDUsed Once, New Battery

Comes with bookand charger

Excellent Condition

$950.00or Best Offer

Call413-245-9651

HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A636

Model #Q8637A ,$50.00

Or Best Offer508-347-3145

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SNOWBLOWERNew last year

Used onceSelling for health reasons

$575.00508-612-9471LARGE FISHER

SPEAKER$50.00

ANTIQUE CHAIR$75.00

LAMINATED FLOORING

400 Square Feet$375.00

SWORD SET32” Long$55.00

SMALL DROP LEAF TABLE ON WHEELS

$65.00

MANY RECORD ALBUMSMANY HARDCOVER BOOKS

774-452-3514

Lazy Boy CouchBlack Leather - Reclines

$125.00

774 364-1117

LOWREY ORGAN ROYALE

In beautiful, excellent condition. Selling for

fraction of cost. One family owned

$3500.00 or BOCall 860 974-1627

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MachinistComplete Set

of Tools(2) Kennedy tool boxes

1”-6” Starrett mics,(4) interapid indicators

and much more!!

Call: 586-419-1040

Mamiya Medium Format

711 Pro camera w/80mm F4 lens & super

wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with optical viewfinder, Both w/polar filter.

Almost new, in perfect condition

$1850.00 860 923-9407

Old Trunks$45 Each

Student’s Desk& Chair

$50

Two End Tables$45 each

Call: 774-452-3514

MAPLE KITCHEN TABLE SETw/4 chairs$150.00

LIKE-NEW METAL BUNK BED

$125.00

TWIN BABY CARRIAGE$40.00

GARAGE-TYPE STORAGE TENTNew

$100.00

MAHOGANY HUTCH$150.00

QUEEN SERTA MATTRESSw/boxspring

$600.00

508-943-8107

Mitutoyo 8”Digmatic Calipier

Rebuilt$75.00

1 Solid Oak Rocking Chair

$100.00

10” Delta Compound Miter Saw with Bench

Locking Wheels$150.00

508 867-3729

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

NEW H D MEZZANINE

3500 sq. ft. 15 ft. highTons of load factorIncludes decking

66% offOnly $34,900.00

Call 774-696-3397

New Queen PillowTop

Mattress with Box Spring

in Original Plastic$150

Call: 508-410-7050

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

Oak PedestalTable

and 4 round-back spindle chairs.

Oval with grey/blue tiled top. One Extension

Excellent condition

Asking $450.00 or BO Call 508 892-1783

ORIGINAL SEQUOIANORDIC TRACK,

Handmade Silk Screen,Tins (some antique), Royal Dalton China,

Christmas Items, Gevalia Coffee Machines,

Original Paintings and other items

Call 860-455-6222

PANASONIC STEREO VHS

RECORDER/PLAYER$20.00

508-347-3145

PELLET STOVE FOR SALE

Enviro EF-111 Bay IVery Good Condition

$1,800.00Call Pete

508-864-2848

PLOW TRUCK1989 Chevy S10 4x4

with FisherQuick Switch Plow

$2,000 or best offer508-867-7388POOL TABLE

7FT ‘Dynamo’ Coin Operated

Good Condition

$650.00 OBO508-476-1334PORTABLE

PODIUM $30.00

RADIAL ARM SAW

$200.00

STEEL CABINET WITH GALLEY’S

$200.00

GLIDER CHAIR $50.00

OLD END TABLE $45.00

BENCH TOP W/ 3 FILING CABINETS

$125.00

CALL774 452-3514

PRESSURE WASHER6 months old

$200.00

Will deliver757-705-5106

Quoizel Pendant Light

Floral design deep redflowers with green leaves,

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

$175Call: 413-245-9221Rascal Scooter

With LiftIn excellent condition,4 wheel deluxe model,brand new batteries,

weight capacity 450 lbs.

$1,800 OBOCall: 508-476-3058RINNAI VENTLESS GAS/LP HEATER24,000 BTU, Remote

$500.00

(4) SNOW TIRESLike new,

Firestone Winterforce 225/70-15 $225.00

(4) FORD 4X4 FACTORY WHITE

SPOKE RIMS15x7 with center caps

$100.00

508-479-9752Solid MapleDining Set

Table, hutch and 6 chairs.$800 OBO

Antique Man’s Highboy Dresser

$800 OBO

Harden Cherry4-Poster King

Bed Frame$800 OBO

Call: 508-207-0966

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SLATER ESTATES YARD SALEIndoor/Outdoor Yard Sale

June 1st96 Slater Street • Webster, MA

Rental Space Available $10.00 with table $15.00

For more information call 508-943-9897

130 YARD SALES 130 YARD SALES

010 FOR SALE

Rough CutWide Pine Boards

in assortment of widths/lengths

$1.50/board foot

Mahogany Gold Cup Race Boat

26 ft Replica of 1926 race boat. 5-step bottom327 chevy engine.

Includes Trailer $65,000

Truck CapFiberglass, for 8’ bed. From a

Dodge pickup. Red $400/OBO

Call 508-259-8805

Series 1555Med-Lift Power

ReclinerLow volt motor, four years

old, cranberry color.Excellent condition!!

Call: 508-476-7642

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used Twice$900 or/BOTracVac

Model 385-IC/385LHUsed Once.$900 or/BOBear Cat

Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295. Used Twice

$1995 or/BO

Call508-765-5763

Solid Maple Head Board-Queen

$75.00 OBO

Queen-size Ecru Comforter w/shams and

matching pillows$40.00

Queen-size Green/RoseQuilted

Bedspread w/matching Toss

Pillows $50.00

Assorted Queen Sheet Sets

$10-$15/each

508 764-3736

Two KayaksFor Sale

1 - 15 ft Nantucket, Gray

2 - 13 ft Old TownCastine , Red

Both are ocean-going kayaks w/rudders, one seaters,

enclosed waterproof compartment Three layer polylink Both used only

twice. Like New

$1400/pair or $700/each

or BO

Call 508 259-8805

010 FOR SALE

Technics organIncludes Stool and

User Reference Guide

From the very first noteyou play on the

Technics EA5 organ,you’ll marvel at their rich

authentic instrument sound. Like a well-tuned pipe organ, these instru-

ments are finely crafted to deliver robust sounds.

What’s more, their elegant-ly designed

wood-grain finish cabinet makes them fashionably perfect for your music

room. This organ is in very good condition and would suit anyone from beginner

through to moreexperienced players

A range of features includ-ing: *Upper keyboard 44 keys lower keyboard 44

keyspedal keyboard 13 keys *100’s of dynamic PCM

true to life sounds*Superb organ voices

including realtime Hammond style digital

drawbars*Easy to use large

LCD display* Large capacity

16-track sequencer* Built-in digital

disk recorder

Price: $1000 or B/O

508 266-0035or 508 612-9053

THIN BRICKVENEER

“Used Brick” - clay - indoor/outdoor SW

Flats + corners -$8.40 per sq. ft.

Call 508-867-9387

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 $85Norway Spruce 3 1/2’

5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 5/$99.

Excellent Privacy Border/Ornamental

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Two Professional Trombones

For SaleIn Good Condition

Call to Inquire508 278-3988

VICTORIAN LIVING ROOM SET

Like newSofa and 2 chairs

$1,900Call 774-696-3397

WOODSTOVE FOR SALEBetter ‘N Ben’s Fireplace insert

$400.00508 278-5835

010 FOR SALE

Women’s Clothing(3) Leather Jackets

2X, 1XL $50.00/each

Columbia Hiking Boots$25.00

Lands End Zero Degree Boots

$20.00

Black Dress Shoes4 pairs,

$10/pairall size 7 1/2

Red/BlackBoil Wool Jacket

2X$20.00

Klein Full-lengthBlack Wool Coat

2X$50.00

Call 508 764-3736

WOOD PELLET STOVE

Lopi, YankeeWorking

Well maintainedBaywindow front

Comes w/premium accessories, 4” vent pipe,

and approx. half palletof pellets

$2,000.00Call Jim after 6:15 p.m.

508-867-7976

WOODEN SWING SET

by Creative Playthings4-Swing Stations,

Monkey Bars, Sand Box, Fireman’s Pole,

Ladder to Club House(includes cover) & Slide

Will help disassembleWill need trailer

$1000508-892-4370~Antiques~Hoosier Cabinet

Oak Round Table/chairsOak Hutch

Mahogany Secretary DeskMahogany HutchPie Safe Hutch

Oat Bureau2 Drop-leaf Mahogany Tables

Maple Rocker/GliderOak Book Seat

508-344-9555

100 GENERAL

107 MISC. FREE

FREE Campfire Wood508-885-3252

Leave message

FREE WOOD PALLETS

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

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

110 NOVENAS

PRAYER TO THEHOLY SPIRIT

Holy Spirit, you who made me see everything and

showed me the way to reach my ideal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to

thank you for everything and confirm once more that I

never want to be separated from you no matter how

great the material desire may be. I want to be with you and

my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen.Thank you for your love

towards me and my loved ones. Persons must pray the

prayer three consecutive days without asking your wish. After the third day,

wish will be. Then promise to publish this dialogue as soon

as this favor is grantedT.M.

130 YARD SALES

BLOODY GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD

YARD SALE.4 Houses, 97-101

Blood Road, Charlton.

8:30 AM - 4 PMJune 1-2.

Furniture, household appliances, tools,

kitchen items, sporting goods, guitar!

Community Yard Sale

Holy Trinity Church446 Hamilton St,

SouthbridgeJUNE 8 • 8:30-2:00

Booth Space for Rent $10

508-765-9559

DEADLINE FORYARD SALE

SUBMISSIONSIS 1:00 PM MONDAY

FOR ALL MASS.WEEKLY PAPERS*Deadlines Subject To

Change Due To HolidaysCall For More Info.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

Saturday, Sunday, June 1, 29:00-3:00

Rain or shine

621 Douglas St.Uxbridge, MA

1954 McCormick tractorRuns great, all new tiresButcher block kitchen set

Books/glassware

Southbridge, MA Estate Sale

Sat 6/1 from 9-2 21 Judith Ave. Small house, but full of

antiques and collectibles. Great sale!

Visit www.consignworks.com for pics and more info.

YARD SALE IN STURBRIDGE

Saturday, June 110 a.m. - 4 p.m.

24 Taft StreetSturbridge

Household itemsNeedlework books

and magazinesSomething for the do-it-yourselfers

Holiday items

YARD SALEWEBSTER

SAT. JUNE 1ST9:00 TO 3:00

28 Colonial Rd.(off of Thompson Rd.)

bookcase, bench, almost new recliner,

household items,odds & ends.

rain date june 2nd.

YARD/GARAGE SALE

Saturday • June 1st 8am-2pm

4 Flaxfield RdDudley

Rain or Shine

135 LOST AND FOUND

LLOOSSTTSmall gold jewelry bag

& contentsvicinity of Cinemagic

in Sturbridge.Great sentimental value.

Offering reward if all contents are returned

508-612-4795

LOST: Hearing Aidfor left ear BellTone

Missing since the Fall, 2012

508 347-9705 Reward offered for return

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

2003 SKIDOO 600GRAND TOURING

And2004 SKIDOO

500SS LEGENDWith 2006 Karavan Tilt

Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition.

Asking $12Kbut reasonable offers

consideredCall 508-769-3167

205 BOATS

12 ft BASS FISHING

BOATmint condition

$450 OBO 860 576-5462

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

1996 Sunbird Spirit

170spWhite, blue trim

Bow Rider-90hp Evinrude (1996) gas

AM/FM/Cassette Elec. TrimEasy-Tilt Trailer

$5,000 or B.O.

Call Barbara413-262-9521

1997 Lund 16’ft.Aluminum Boat20 hp. Yamaha MotorStar Galvanized Trailer

All 1997, freshwater or bay saltwater

$2700 or B/O508-347-3522

1998 BAYLINER CAPRI

1850SS Dowrider Mercruiser

3.0 litre engineTrailer, life jackets, extra prop, fire extinguisher,

cockpit coverNice shapeRuns great

$4,950 or best offer

774-745-0410

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

OUTBOARD MOTOR

1976, 7 hp Eska Runs mint

$475 OBO 860 576-5462

SEA NIMPH V-BOWE

Aluminum Bass Fishing Boat.

Mint Condition$1000 OBO

860 576-5462

215 CAMPING

2005 Palomino Pop-Up

Camping TrailerExcellent Condition

Garaged during off seasonsOne Owner

Used only 4 weeks a year Sleeps 6, 3 burner gas stove, small gas/electric refrigerator

$3995508-885-7680

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

225 INSTRUCTIONS

NRA Certified Pistol Course

Getting Classes Together For

Mid & Late Summer860-377-5165

265 FUEL/WOOD

FIREWOODCut, split, deliveredgreen or seasoned

Wood lots wanted

Call Paul508-769-2351

FirewoodGreen $135

128 cubic feet.

(774)696-7879

Got wood? Central Boiler EClassic

Outdoor Wood Furnace. EPA Phase 2 qualified,

burns own smoke, efficiencies over 90%.

508-882-0178 crystalrockfarm.com

WOODSeasoned, not split

$100 OBO Pickup only

860 576-5462

275 FLEA MARKET

DudleyFlea MarketAntiques, Collectibles

& GeneralOpen Every Saturday-Sunday

8am-4pm

Free Outdoor Spacewith Every Indoor SpaceNow Through Labor Day

COME Join USSomething For Everyone!

Behind BP GasAt Dudley/Webster Line

2 Acres, Indoors!

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767

GREATFLEA MARKET

Every Saturday and Sunday year round

Dealers, leave your stuff set-up in our secure facility

Dealer days every Wednesday and Friday, 12-6

Ever-changing array of cool, cool stuff

800-551-7767 dudleyflea.com

281 FREE PETS

(2) Male CatsCurrently Homeless

Due to Eviction

William is solid white with one green and

one blue eye.Jack is black and white.

These two are brothers, both are fixed, they are6-7 years old and arein desperate need of

a home!!

Call: 774-545-0330

281 FREE PETS

Looking for awonderful loving

home...2 year Old Pitbull

with papersFemale named “Calle” blue nose. Not spayed.

Great for single petenvironment.

Call:774-318-8439

283 PETS

Miss Duchess the Cat Needs a Forever HomeRescued, older spayed female, indoor/outdoor

house cat.Good with dogs

but not other cats

Pictures available508-341-0588

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

Powder-Puff PuppyToy Size

Long Haired Coat Hypo-Allergenic Breed. wonderful temperment

$800.00 For More Information

401-397-6499

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161284 LOST & FOUND

PETS

Did you find your pet? Or find a home for one?

LET US KNOW!!!Please call us so that we can take your ad out of the paper...Town-To-Town

Classifieds508-909-4111

FOUND Black & White Cat

May 21st on John Gilbert Rd

W. Brookfield508-867-2523

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

not fixed, definitely a house cat.

Call: 774-287-5043

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

LOST English Bulldog

Elderly,female with limited eyesight

Brown with white headMissing since 11/28

from the Rice Corner/Arnold Rd area

Brookfield/Sturbridge lineI

If seenplease contact Mark

774 200-0388

LOST CATCross Street area

in SouthbridgeMissing since

Saturday, November 3 Male Tiger Cat with striped tail answers to Cuddles and has an odd sounding meow

and prefers to be outside Please call if you have taken him in or know his location

413-505-9747

Town of SouthbridgeAnimal Control Officer

FOUNDFemale Pit Bull

Dark TanVery Sweet

Recently had a litter of puppies

Found on Canal St.Southbridge

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 toYour

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

The Super Pet Animal Care

Service We provide care for small animals and dog walking.

Weekdays/Weekends Last minute pet care jobs

Daily visitswhen you are away

Please call Jane now to schedule anappointment

508-797-2850Please leave message

if no answer


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

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

297 CHILD CARE

Preschool Enrichment

ProgramOpen Registrations

Fall 2013Kennedy Donovan Center

Preschool Enrichment Program –

33 months to 4.5 years.

PEP is a developmentalplay-based program aligned to the Mass.

Curriculum for preschool. Provides opportunities to

explore, play, socialize and learn.

M-W-F 8:30AM-11:30AM.

Reasonable monthly rates. Staffed by qualified BA level

teachers with extensive developmental experience.

Call 508-765-0292 for more information or schedule a tour.

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ aaa

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

Looking forcombinationRadio/Record

Playerfor long playing 33 RPM records. Must be in very good working condition

508 347-9705

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ 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)

$$$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!

WANTEDMopeds and Scooters

Any ConditionCall Travis

774 242-9227

WANTEDVERY USED

Kitchen CabinetsThe older the better. We are a kitchen refacing company and we use

these cabinets at home shows for

“BEFORE & AFTER”

Call between 9 & 5 M-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

Personal Assistant and Handymanin Southbridge

for house cleaning, cooking, sewing, office work,

computer experience, hosting guests, errands, chauffeuring, gardening,

grounds/pool maintenance, home repairs.

Email resume/cover letter to [email protected] or call 617-538-4908.

Personal Lines Customer Service

RepresentativeHere's an opportunity to join a small, dynamic insurance

agency in Sturbridge. Advise and service

customers regarding their insurance needs,

develop marketing skills, reach out to new customers. Property/casualty insurance experience preferred, but will

train the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude,

be self-motivated, reliable, have solid computer skills

and be a team player.32-40 hours per week.

Send resume to [email protected].

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Sturbridge Service Center

Drivers WantedLooking for full time light

duty drivers for ourSturbridge location.

Position has nights and weekends required. All

applicants must pass a DOT physical and drug test.

Apply in person at:241 Main StreetSturbridge, Ma

Please bring a driverslicense and current

driving record at time ofapplication

Valet/Guest Services

To Work At SeveralLocations In

Worcester, MA

F/T-P/T available. Potential to earn $11 and more to

start. Great benefits health, dental, 401k plan, plenty of room for growth! Applicant must be over 18, have valid license, and prior customer service experience a plus!!!

Apply at:www.valetparkof

america.com/employmentor call 877 455-5552

311 PART-TIME HELPWANTED

FTI COACH in Northbridge is looking for a person

Mon-Fri. approx. 8pm to 1am,

but vary by night. You will be responsible for cleaning the inside/outside

of the coach, fueling, check fluids, etc

Because moving/parking the Motorcoaches

is necessary, a CDL is required.

Attention to detail and reliability is a must.

Sorry, this is not 'under the table'.(508)234-4585

Help WantedPart-time

Bakers HelperMornings/Afternoons

& WeekendsExperienced preferred

Contact:Francesco’s

Italian Bakery14 Powerstation Rd

Charlton City

508-248-9900Ask for Frank

TRI-COMMUNITY YMCA

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Part time evening and weekend hours available.

Must have computer skills, be dependable, outgoing with

great customer service. Responsible for the facility, staffing and ensuring the safety and security of the Tri-Community Y.M.C.A.

members, staff and facilities

Applications available onlineat

www.tricommunityymca.org

at the Tri-Communitty YMCA located at

43 Everett St., Southbridge

Please contact Sue Guerin at 508-765-5466

for more information EOE

325 PROFESSIONAL

Trailer TruckDrivers WantedClass A CDL With

HazmatBased In

North Brookfield.

Please Call508-867-3235

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

402 GENERAL SERVICES

ARMY OF 1Water FiltrationARMY OF 1 will treat all

water problems!!

New InstallationsServicing all equipment

Well tank and pump service

James MorseNorth Brookfield, MA

[email protected]

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 Removed

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

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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

We Use & Supply OrganicCleaners To Ensure Your

Family’s Safety.Gift Certificates For

Baby Showers,Anniversaries, And More!

A Perfect Gift!

Office/HomesSpring/Fall CleaningWeekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly Cleaning

Flexible Hours/Days

Registered/Insured/Bonded

CALL TODAY FOR A GREENER TOMORROW

ASK FOR TAMMIE AT508-347-3275

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.

448 FURNITURE

40-80% OFF FURNITURE AND

MATTRESSES Factory Discount

Warehouse

Queen pillowtop mattress set $149.00

Queen cherry sleigh bed

$199.00

Call 774-823-6692

FURNITUREBedroom 1

Solid Brass Bed w/2 white laminate

bureaus/matching mirrors $1000.00

Bedroom 2 Oak

Armoire, Bureau/matching mirror,

cylinder waterbed, w/matching headboard

$1000.00

Dining RoomCustom-Made Racetrack

Glass Top Table6 chairs, buffet

$1200.00

Living RoomDrexel beige leather, 2 chairs, loveseat, couchLiving Room 3-piecesectional, brick color

$1200.00

Must be Seen508 278-7659

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

$1 PAINTINGInterior/Exterior

Power WashingCarpentry

• FREE ESTIMATES •• FULLY Insured •

• Reasonable Rates •

Rich O’Brien Painting

28 Years Of Experience508-248-7314

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

excavation specialist

Septic systems repaired and installed

Retaining walls

Landscape installation, etc.

Call Rick LaFleche860-382-5071

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

DiGeronimoPAINTINGResidential Specialist

QualityAffordability & TrustWithout Compromise

Interior roomsAs low as $159

Ceilings $99

Woodwork $99

Specializing In:• Color Changes• Foyers & Stairways• Wallpaper Removal• Cathedral/Vaulted

Ceilings• Exterior Paint & Stain

Cell 508 577 7940James DiGeronimoServing Central MA

And Beyond

NORTH COUNTRY

FLOOR SANDINGTop quality craftsmanship

since 1984

SandingFinishing

Installations

Free estimatesFully insured

Kevin Frykenberg413-885-9590Brimfield, MA

*****************10% off

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457 LAWN/GARDEN

Black DiamondLawn Care

Professional WorkAt Prices BeatingThe Competition!

CleanupsMowingPlowingMulching

Hedge TrimmingPatiosEtc.

Seth Goudreau774-402-4694

www.blkdiamondlandscaping.com

FREE EstimatesFully InsuredExperienced &

Ambitious!

WICKED GOOD LANDSCAPING

is now scheduling spring yard cleanupsWe have added new openings for weekly

mowing routes this yearWicked professional

Wicked affordable, and Wicked GOOD!

Line up for your free quote today!

www.WickedGoodLandscaping.com

[email protected]

508 499-3300

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),

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

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

Apartment for RentDUDLEY

NICE LOCATION3 bedrooms, hardwoodsWasher/dryer hook-ups

StoveAvailable June 15

No pets, no smoking$900/month

First/last/securityReferences a must

Call 508-943-5890

AUBURN2BR, 1BA House

$1275

CHARLTON1BR, 1BA Loft, No pets

$750

EAST BROOKFIELD2BR, 1st fl., modern

$725

2BR, 2nd fl., fin attic$825

1st fl 3BR, 1BA, WDH$925

LEICESTER8RM, 3BR, 1BA, WDH

$1150

NORTH BROOKFIELD2BR, 1BA, 1st & 2nd fl.

$830 & $880Pets allowed

SPENCER1BR, 3rd fl, $525

1BR, 1BA, 3rd fl, $575

Small 2BR, 2nd fl. $600

3BR, 1BA, Fireplace $850

2BR, House $1150

WORCESTERGreendale: 5 RM, 2BR, 1BA, 3rd fl, Deleaded

$750

HouseworksRealty.com508-867-0903

LakesideApartments

On Beautiful Cedar Lake

3 room apartment,1 bedroom.

Kitchen applianced. utilities not included.

$710/Monthfirst-last-securityAvailable June 1st

1/4 Mile ToI-84 And MA Pike

No PetsReferences A Must

Call (508)347-96239am-6pm

SouthbridgeNice modern, clean

1 bedroom apt in quiet downtown area.

Includes heat, hot water,& appliances

$625/moOne Year Lease

References, Credit Check,& Security Deposit

RequiredPlease call

508 347-7709


BrooksideTerrace---------

SPECIAL!$500 FREE RENT

WITH MOVE-IN BY May 31st

-----------------------Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments

For Rent.Spacious, Fully

Applianced.Starting at $698Heat/Hot Water

Included!• A/C In Every Unit

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 Welcome

Office Open From:Monday-Friday

9:00am to 5:00pmSaturday 10:00am

to 4:00pmEvening Appointments Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,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

DUDLEY4 rooms, 2 bedrooms

Hardwoods ceramic tile bath Country setting

Off-street parking Heat, hot water, rubbish and

hook-ups included References, 1st and last

No pets/No smoking $825/month

860-935-9105

Large, Clean3-bedroom Apartment

in Webster3rd floor, W/D hook-up,

de-leadedPets considered with pet deposit

$850/monthFirst, last security

508-943-5935(Leave message)

SouthbridgeQuiet 1 BedroomSet In The Back

Everything New, First FloorFull Bath

Granite CountertopsParkingNo Pets

Move In Immediately

$675.00

First/Last/Security774-221-3124


Southbridge1 & 2-Bedroom Apartments

2-Bedroom-Hardwoods, washer/dryer hookups,

refrigerator/stove.

1-Bedroom-Fireplacedliving room wall-to-wall

carpeting, very plush w/all the amenities of home.

Both Apartments Include:Off-street Parking,

Heat/Hot Water

Call: 774-230-0680

SOUTHBRIDGECisco Street

1st floor, 2 bedroomsYard, garage

Clean. Quiet areaAppliances

References and deposit

$725/month

508-765-1104

SOUTHBRIDGESpacious

2-bedroom apartmentHardwood floors

throughoutOff-street parking

Washer/dryer hook-upBright, clean and spacious

$750 per monthCall 774-258-0147

Spencer2 Bedroom Townhouse.Gas Heat & Hot Water,

Electric Appliances, Hookups. No Pets.

First & Last$765 per month

Security Deposit ($500)Call: 508-886-4312

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

WOODSTOCK, CT APARTMENTS

COUNTRY MANORQuiet setting across from

golf course. Completely

renovated 2012 One Bedroom ($695) and

Two Bedroom ($875) Apartments

Rent includes hot water Call Ron at

978-815-6624 to view

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

SPACE FOR RENT

WEBSTER

6500 sq. ft.Cement floor, office,

2 loading docks, 3-phase power$2400/month

6500 sq. ft.3rd floor with large elevator

Very clean and brightReasonable

3500 sq. ft.Drive in ground level

Cement floors with office and 3-phase power

3600 sq. ft.Loading dockVery secure

$1500/month

3600 sq. ft.Cold storage

Cheap

Call owner508-753-3670


525 HOUSES FOR RENT

HHOOUUSSEE FFOORR RREENNTT

~Sutton~ Cape with

cathedral ceilings1 bedroom. den.

kitchen, living room, laundry

furnished /unfurnishedScenic road,

4 miles from 146/395

Applications being takenNo Smoking

No PetsFirst/Last/Security

$1150/mo508-865-4656

SPENCERLAKEFRONT YEAR ROUND RENTAL

Newly renovated2 bedrooms, 1 bath

Appliances, W/D hookup, Parking, private dock

NO PETS, NO SMOKING

First & Last$1350/month

Security/ $1000

Call 508-885-7376

530 HOUSES FOR SALE

For Sale315 sq ft Cottage

in Narragansett, RILocated 1200 ft from state

beach on lease land in private area.

Open May to mid October. Newly renovated

most contents includedphotos available

$48,[email protected]

or call 860-928-6103

535 HOUSING WANTED

NEEDED:looking for a room to live in

around the Brooklyn to Woodstock, CT area for a

63 yr old man.Also needed: a barn or

garage area for storage

860 230-7438

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Double Burial PlotIncludes bronze marker in

Hillsboro memorial Gardens Brandon, Florida 33511

$3,800

Call: 774-289-3622

546 CEMETERY LOTS

DoubleCemetery LotIn All Faith Swedish

Cemetery, Worcester, MA.Lot #119 Section I

$1,400Call: 508-867-8350

PINE GROVE CEMETERYWhitinsville, MA2 plots for sale

Yew Ave. section

Asking $2400.00Valued at $3000.00

508-476-3875WORCESTER COUNTY

MEMORIAL PARK Paxton, MA2-grave-plot

Section Heritage 1Asking $3,250

Call 413-245-4340Email: [email protected]

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MAPLOT FOR SALE

667BGraves 1 and 2 in

Garden of Heritage 2Value $6500Asking $4200

Call Lorraine 508-789-8188

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MA

Garden of Heritage(1) Grave

#121D plot 2

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

WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK

Paxton, MAGarden of Gospels

1 plot (#85)with 2 grave sites

$4,000.00774-200-1194

WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARKS

Two grave plots: Valor I {#291 unit A,

graves 1 and 2}Current value $8200.00

Offered: $5,850.00508-499-7957

[email protected]

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 $120/MonthIncludes Taxes, Water,

Sewerage, Trash and Road Maintenance

CALL FOR PRICE774-262-7307

575 VACATION RENTALS

SACO, MAINE2 different houses, both

steps from the beach, quaint neighborhood.

Minutes from Old Orchard.3 bedrooms each

$1400-$2600.Hot tubs, sunroom, views.

Park and walk to everythingNo pets

[email protected]

CAPE COD TIME SHARE FOR SALEEdgewater Beach Resort

95 Chase AvenueDennisport, MA 02639

Across the street from the water

Studio (Unit 706)Fixed week 33 (August)

Deeded rights$9,000 Firm

508-347-3145


CAPE COD South Dennis, MA

*************Prime Weeks AvailableMemorial Day Weekend -

3 nights $375

6/1-6/8; 6/8-6/15 - $875/wk

6/29-7/6; 7/27-8/3; 8/3-8/10; 8/24-8/31 - $975/wk

On dead end street, very clean 3 bedrooms

(dbl, queen, 2 twins), 1 bath, full kitchen w/ micro, washer/dryer, 3 TV's

w/cable, screened porch w/ gas grill, outdoor shower.

Close to golf, bike trail, playground, tennis,

shopping, restaurants, theater, flea market, 10 min.

drive from bay & ocean side beaches.

Call Jan at 508-865-1583 after 6 pm or

email [email protected] for photos and more info.


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

WELLS, MAINEVillage By the Sea

2 bedroom/2 bath condo.Pool complex, with

jacuzzi, exercise room,outdoor pool, in-unit laundry,

A/C, cable.Summer Rentals

Available dates:wk of July 6 & Aug 17

$875 Weekly

Spring/Fall dates availableCALL FOR DAILY RATES

(508)429-7568

TTown-to-Town-to-Town own Classifieds Classifieds

1-800-536-58361-800-536-5836508-765-6940508-765-6940

For Your Next Family Adventure, Try Go-Carts and Bungee JumpsNewsUSA

Two out of three adults age55 and older fondly rememberfamily vacations from asyoung as age five, and 93 per-cent of today’s kids believevacations offer quality timewith their parents.

TravelEffect.com showsresearch-based proof of thebenefits of family travel, butyou don’t need statistics torecall why family vacationsare a great way to reconnectand share adventures. If youneed a reminder, take the fam-ily to explore a fun destina-tion such as Pigeon Forge,Tenn., and experience it foryourself.

Pigeon Forge, located inEast Tennessee next to GreatSmoky Mountains NationalPark, is a memory-makingmachine. It offers the delightsof Dollywood, like the WildEagle roller coaster, and quietwalks along mountain rivers.Mom and Dad can even playalong with an audience-par-ticipation gag at a familyfriendly comedy show.

“This is a ready-made placefor fun and good times. Theonly ingredient visitors needto add is themselves,” saidtourism director LeonDowney.

According to Downey, theopportunities for family funare growing this year.

Dollywood’s SplashCountry waterpark is open-ing Tennessee’s first watercoaster this spring (it’s 1,175feet long and lifts four-passen-ger toboggan-style boats 237feet in the air), and theDollywood theme park isinaugurating the “GreatAmerican Summer” on June22 with six weeks of extendednighttime operation andnightly fireworks.

Visitors can also experi-ence the thrills of an ascentwhile devouring the SmokyMountain scenery on theWonders of Flight, a gigantichelium balloon that lifts a 30-passenger gondola 400 feethigh. The Great SmokyMountain Wheel, which tow-ers 200 feet in the air, is anoth-er romantic way to view the

lush green sights.The list of family friendly

activities is nearly as tall asthe Ferris wheel.WonderWorks is a science-oriented center in an upside-down building, where magi-cian Terry Evanswood pre-sents a new version of his“Wonders of Magic” show.There are more than a dozentheaters in Pigeon Forgeoffering a wide scope ofentertainment.

Some families keep goinglong after sunset, reveling ingo-cart tracks, miniature golfcourses, bumper boats andbungee jumps along the city’smain thoroughfare, theParkway.

“I can promise you thatkids will long remember stay-ing up past their regular bed-time to race a tandem go-cartwith Mom and Dad,” Downeysaid.

Ideas for more ways to havefamily fun in Pigeon Forgecan be found atMyPigeonForge.com, or call800-251-9100.

NewsUSA

Pigeon Forge has go-carts, a high-flying balloon and an upside-down science center.

Saddle Up Corrals CowboyEntertainment in Pigeon Forge

NewsUSA

When you think about cow-boys and chuck wagons, yourmind naturally heads outWest. Not so fast, pard!Pigeon Forge, Tenn., at thefoothills of the Great SmokyMountains, hosts one of thefinest cowboy gatheringseast of the Mississippi River.“Saddle Up” is well knownamong cowboy performersand now is the perfect timefor everyone to learn aboutthis entertainment-packedevent.

Saddle Up salutes theAmerican West with con-certs by cowboy musiciansand poets, a chuck wagoncook-off and lunch, a cowboydance, cowboy church andother activities that willentertain the entire family.

Award-winning entertain-ers like Baxter Black, WaddieMitchell and Sons of the SanJoaquin have performed atSaddle Up. Audiences enjoytunes from the trail, alongwith poems and stories fromthe cowboy point of view.

The Buckeroo Roundupgives everyone a chance totest his or her cowboy orcowgirl skills — ride a ponyor a mechanical bull; tryyour hand at roping orbranding. And there’s noth-ing better than lunch cookedand served from a chuckwagon. Authentic wagons

head to PigeonForge each yearto compete in acook-off andthen feed hun-gry crowds. Youbest be readywhen the dinnerbell rings, asmore than 600folks will showup to get a tasteof the West.

Concerts areking at SaddleUp. In additionto multi-per-former shows,there are twodinner showsand one speciale n t e r t a i n e rshowcase called“Stories &Strings.” Bothoffer greatopportunities toget up close andpersonal withthe cowboy per-formers.

When theconcerts end,it’s time tomove to the dance floor.Saddle Up is a great place toshow off your skills, whetherit’s a two-step, a waltz or apolka. Not a dancer? No prob-lem. Pull up a chair andenjoy the music.

Then there’s a chuckwagon breakfast, followed by

Cowboy Church, a non-denominational servicewhere everyone is welcome.

To find more informationabout Saddle Up events, visitMyPigeonForge.com/SaddleUp or call 1-800-251-9100.

Family Spring Break Must-Haves: History, Shopping

NewsUSA

As spring blooms, itmay be a great chanceto escape with the fam-ily for an extendedweekend getaway.Whether you’re visit-ing relatives for theEaster holiday or tak-ing advantage of thekids’ break fromschool, spring travel isa great way to cele-brate the start ofwarm weather. Butdepending on sched-ules and budgets,spring vacationsaren’t always very affordable. Save yourmoney for fun events and shopping excur-sions, not logistics and hotels.

As CEO of CheapAir.com Jeff Klee pointedout, college students flock to the majority ofideal beach destinations, causing airfarespikes and overcrowding. If your heart isn’tset on the ocean, Klee advises travelers to con-sider exciting urban cities like Chicago, or, gorural and relax in a country setting.

Both Valley Forge National Historical Parkand the King of Prussia Mall are among themost popular travel destinations inMontgomery County, Penn.; the former as apivotal site in the Revolutionary War, and thelatter as a shopping mecca. The rural area alsooffers plenty of family fun.

Once you’ve had your fill of history lessonsand sales tags, visit these lesser-known butequally worthy alternatives.• The John James Audubon Center celebratesartist John James Audubon, preserving hisfirst U.S. home and highlighting its role in hisformation as a naturalist.

• Bits of the 18th cen-tury live on at PeterWentz Farmstead,Pottsgrove Manor andPennypacker Mills.Learn the long-lostarts of weaving,sheep-shearing andhay-mowing throughhands-on demonstra-tions.• The Stoogeum — theworld’s only museumdedicated to the ThreeStooges — has threefloors of memorabiliaand a theatre featur-ing short films.• The Wharton

Esherick Studio Museum is nestled in thewoods like a storybook cottage, an apt settingfor a craftsman-artist who combined whimsyand practicality. Climbing Esherick’s hand-carved spiral staircase is a highlight: The ban-ister is made from a mastodon tusk.• The American Treasure Tour is your grand-ma’s attic on steroids. The collection of musi-cal instruments, store animations, signage,album sleeves, movie posters and classic auto-mobiles is so extensive that you ride in a tramto see it.• The castle-like Glencairn Museum evokesthe age of chivalry, knights and fair ladies. Its90 rooms hold spiritually inspired artworkfrom throughout the ages.

If these activities sound too sedate, someadrenaline-pumping alternatives are rightaround the corner. Spring MountainAdventures has year-round thrills like skiing,zip-lining, mountain biking and geocaching.Find more spring travel ideas at www.valley-forge.org.

NewsUSA

Travelers dine on cowboy cuisine straight from thechuck wagon.

NewsUSA

Let your eyes feast on the American Treasure Tour.

Classifiedskeep you on the right track.

TRAVEL


700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

Ford 351Windsor Motor

$150

Rebuilt C6Transmission with

Transfer Case$200

1952 Chevy Power Train$200

1987 GMC PartsNice chrome front

bumper, heater core, misc.

Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts

Call: 508-892-8481

720 CLASSICS

**1983 Classic** Mercedes Benz

300 TD Turbo Diesel

Excellent Leather InteriorRuns Excellent105,000 miles

New TiresAsking $2300

************************Call for more info

508-779-0194

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

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

720 CLASSICS

‘87 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME

w/442 packageMoon roof, air, 6 disc CD player,

Good tiresRuns great, looks great

Real clean V8 307$5500

774-239-1674

BEAUTIFUL 1993 REDSEDAN DEVILLE

CADILLAC61,000 original miles

Excellent condition 1 owner Always garaged, V8,

Front wheel drive, 4-doorA must see!

Paid $28,200 new $8,500 firm

Call 508-234-9955

FFOORR SSAALLEE 11995555 FORD

2 door sedan, 89,203 original miles

$6000.00Car is all original,

needs paint, new brake lines and

gas lines. Can be seen in Sturbridge, MA

813-389-1021 ask for Butch

725 AUTOMOBILES

1997 Ford ExplorerNeeds minor part to run

Invested $4000. in one year

Take it away for only $1500.00

774 452-3613

1997 MERCURY SABLE4 door, tan

132,000 miles300V6

Runs excellent4 new tires, battery$1,200 or best offer

Call 508-713-3066 or508-779-0194

1998 FORDWINDSTARMileage: 122486

Blue Book Value $2,985.00Good condition, well maintained

Freedom Lift Scooter Lift installed

7/13/2011Purchase price $3,795.00

Asking $5,000

Call 508-248-7930Leave message

2004 FORD E250Customized

Handicapped VanPower Ramp, TV w/DVD. Power windows, mirrors,

and seats.New tires, brakes

and shocks.Totally customized interior.

MUCH MORE!34,000 miles

Excellent condition,

508-797-2206

725 AUTOMOBILES

2001 DODGE 2500

4-wheel drive w/plow138,000 miles

Needs transmission work$3500

1998 VOLVO V70

WAGONAutomatic $1000

860-377-5742

2002Chevy Impala

Runs good, but needs some TLC Silver 120,000 miles

Asking $2500Call 508 278-6304

2004 BMW Z4Black with red interior,

2.5L engine, 21,000 miles

$16,500508-282-2884

2004 Pontiac GTOTorrid red with black leather

interior, 5.7L LS1 V8,automatic transmission,

73,000 miles.

Asking $10,900Call: 508-949-1816

2005 FORD FOCUSWhite Hatchback in excellent condition. Great Gas Mileage,

Good first car

$5000 or B/O Call 508 885-9962

2008 CHEVY AVEO / LSCOLOR: GRAY

HATCHBACK 5 DOOR4 CYL

5 PASSENGERLOW MILEAGE

GREAT CONDITION!!!Asking price:

$8,600.00

ANY QUESTIONS CALL:

Judy or Nel @508-764-7644

2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback

Silver, 4 door, 74,000 miles. In excellent condition,

one owner!

$7,995

Call: 774-217-8057or email:

[email protected]

725 AUTOMOBILES

2010 PONTIAC VIBE

(Toyota Matrix) 4-door, 5-speed, FWD,

Silver, 35 MPG, 99K Excellent condition $8,495.00 or BO 508-208-6042

‘53 Chevy Pick-up 3100Rounded windows.

Engine re-done. Asking

$24,000 508-278-6625

AWD 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS

Mileage: 87,407Loaded, all electric, heated

leather seats/mirrors, cruze, parkaid, moonroof, 3-row

seating, rear liftgateOne owner

Very good condition Asking $6,000 774-262-9409

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2011 Bass Tracker

Pro 165 w/trailer40hp motor has only 8 hours

$11,000

2011 Polaris ATV-II

5PM, PPC, Camo30 hours.

Paid $9,000 Asking $7,000

508-278-6625

WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 26” BIKE

Excellent condition Asking $225 (negotiable)

Call 860-779-9097

740 MOTORCYCLES

1996 HARLEYDAVIDSON

883 SPORTSTERLow miles

$4,000774-402-4624

1998 Yamaha VStar 650

BlackLow Milage$1835.00

774-232-2999

Harley Davidson 2012 FLHTKElectra Glide

Limited 518 miles, radio,

heated handle bars. Speakers in passenger seat.

Asking $23,000508-278-6625

740 MOTORCYCLES

2 MotorcyclesFor Sale

2007 Roadstar Warrior-

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

$7,000 OBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6-

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

Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO

Call: 908-242-2016or email:

[email protected]

‘99 HD XL SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM

Excellent ConditionMany Extras

Must be seen, like new14 K miles

508-835-3609

MID SEASON DEAL

2006 SuzukiBoulevard

Grey, VL800K, great bike, mint condition, under 2,200

miles (always garaged). Shield, saddle bags, and

sissy bar.

$5,500Must See!

Call: 774-329-9160

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

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

2007 MOTORHOME31 ft. Class “C”Itasca Impulse

11.5 ft. slideout queen bedOwners are

non-smokers/have no pets

Only 14,136 milesMany extrass

Asking $58,000.00Serious buyers call 508-320-2944

22000077 MMOOTTOORRHHOOMMEE3311 ft. Class “C”Itasca Impulse

11.5 ft. slideout queen bedOwners are

non-smokers/have no pets

Only 14,136 milesMany extras

Asking $55,000.00Serious buyers call 508-320-2944

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

2003 WINNEBAGO ITASCA SUNOVA

MOTORHOME28 ft., Class A15,000 miles

Queen-size bed1 slide-out

Hydraulic leveling jacksOnan generatorBack-up camera

Non-smoking, no petsExcellent condition

Asking $30,000

508-943-5958

2005 JAYCOJAYFLIGHT 29 FBS

CAMPERBunkhouse in rear, Queen

bed in front. Table and couch fold out into double beds. Excellent condition.

Full slide-out. Stove, micro, stand-up separate shower, cable, awning, surround

sound, etc.

$12,000 OBO508-400-2073

Uxbridge MA

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

33’ Rockwood Trailer

with Double Lot in Brimfield Used 6 times

Largest Lot on siteOwn for life

$30,000Call 508 892-8027

LAKESIDERV RESORT

Own RV lot for less than renting

Developers final phaseAll Lots 50% off

Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool,Activity Center

508 989-8165760 VANS/TRUCKS

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 DODGECONVERSION VAN

Runs Good

$11,000 508 892-4582

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

2002 WhiteChevy Van

Express 2500

Best OfferCall: 774-482-0408

2004 NISSAN TITAN

Crew Cab w/Off-Road and Tow Package.

One owner Truck runs like new

Never off-road or plowed All service records

Flowmaster exhausts Deep water blue

211K highway miles $6995.00 or b/o

508-208-6042

760 VANS/TRUCKS

3/4 ton CHEVY SILVERADO

4-wheel drive, 1986Selling for parts

$600 Firm Call Mike 508 832-2566 Please leave message

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

ANTIQUE AUTO PARTS NEEDED

1937-1960Car and truck sheet metal

trim and exterior parts only No mechanical parts

whatsoeverAlso 1949-1951 Mercury

trim and sheet metal978-760-3453

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

We Buy Junk Cars

Call Us At:774-230-8586

$$$

FOODThe Popcorn Board

Astylish evening at home with friendscalls for a bit of edge that goesbeyond sartorial choices. If black is

the darling of the fashion world, why notadd it to your table? Black Sesame MustardPopcorn is a sophisticated and spicy blendthat will add a touch of elegance to yournext gathering. Whether you call it“snack” or “amuse-buche” you’ll definitelycall it a keeper for the recipe file.

Black sesame seeds have enchanted theculinary scene with their earthy, nutty, anddistinctive bitter flavor. Chefs love theappearance and drama that comes with thecolor, but something about their quirky fla-vor helped them quickly move from trendygarnish into cuisine staple. Black sesameshave been matched with ginger and wasabiin gourmet chocolate shops; sprinkled atopmacaroni and cheese with truffle oil in cor-ner bistros; and encrusted in delicateAsian inspired fi sh dishes in 4-star restau-rants.

Proving their adaptability, they’ve beenincorporated into this popcorn recipe fromthe Popcorn Board (www.popcorn.org).Popcorn is a worthy canvas for any num-ber of ingredients. Here the sesame andmustard flavors seamlessly blend for apalate-pleasing power snack. Popcorn is awhole grain that provides carbohydratesand fiber to the diet and is naturally low infat and calories. And for mere pennies perserving, popcorn is kind on your wallet too.

If you’re planning a stylish night withfriends—perhaps hosting an annual awardshow party—add a bit of black to yourtable and you’ll make it an affair to remem-ber.

Black Sesame Mustard Popcorn

Makes: 4 quarts,

16 servings (1 cup each) Preparation time: 5 minutes

4 quarts popped popcorn3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 tablespoon yellow mustard powder1 tablespoon black sesame seeds1 teaspoon kosher salt (or popcorn salt)

• Place popcorn in a large serving bowl. Ina small bowl, combine butter, sesame oiland mustard powder. Microwave buttermixture for 20 seconds or until butter ismelted. Stir until mustard powder is dis-solved and mixture is well blended.

• Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn andtoss. Sprinkle sesame seeds and salt overpopcorn and toss again; serve immediately.

For more simple and tasty popcorn recipes,visit www.popcorn.org

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It’s your daughter’s birthday party thisweekend and she’s asked you to makesomething extra cool for the occasion.

This party is about fun, so please, she begs,do not serve anything that sounds evenremotely healthy. You figure out a way tocompromise and offer up a clever twist ontwo of her favorite foods—popcorn andpizza.

What could a child love more than pop-corn and pizza? A popcorn pizza! Thishomage to Italy will satisfy a sweet toothand you’ll satisfy the need to sneak some-thing good for her into her party treat.Popcorn is a whole grain snack that pro-vides carbohydrates and fiber to growingbodies. Dried fruit and nuts can be usedinstead of candy decorations for an extrahealthy boost. Or roll out the “pizza dough”and let the kids decorate with toppingsthey prefer. However you slice it, PopcornPizza is sure to be a hit at your next young-ster gathering.

Popcorn Party “Pizza”

3 tablespoons butter1 (10.5 ounce) bag mini marshmallows2 quarts popped popcorn1 (0.68 ounce) tube red piping gel1 package red raspberry fruit roll-upGreen jelly beans, coconut, candy-coated

chocolate pieces, etc. for decorating, asdesired

• Spray a 12-inch pizza pan with cookingspray; set aside. Heat butter in a large

sauce pan over medium heat. Stir inmarshmallows until marshmallows aremelted. Stir in popcorn until well coated.

• Spread mixture evenly onto preparedpizza pan. Drizzle red piping gel over“pizza” for “sauce”. Cut small circles(about 1 1/4 inch diameter) from fruit roll-up and place on pizza for “pepperoni”slices. Decorate as desired with jelly beans,coconut and candies. Allow to cool com-pletely before cutting into wedges to serve.

Yield: 8 “slices”

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FOOD

BY CHEF NIKKI SHAW(NAPSI)

A legacy of healthy eating can be one ofthe best gifts you give your family. Like tra-ditions, healthy recipes can be passed downfrom generation to generation. Choose theright ones and you’ll provide great opportu-nities for your family to live longer, healthi-er lives.

The Network for a Healthy California(Network) offers a number of tips andresources to help take charge of your fami-ly’s health. By providing families withhealthy recipes, the Network empowerseveryone to pass down traditions of health.

Try adding a few healthy and tasty recipesto your family’s legacy, starting with thedelicious Oven Fried Chicken with SummerSquash from the Network’s SoulfulRecipes?Building Healthy Traditions cook-book:

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN WITHSUMMER SQUASH

This recipe adds a healthy twist to a tradi-tional meal by baking instead of fryingchicken.

1 cup finely crushed cornflakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup evaporated skim milk1 pound chicken breasts, skin removed,

cut into 6 piecesNon-stick cooking spray1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil1 clove garlic, finely chopped2 medium zucchinis, cut into short strips

3 medium yellow squash, cut into shortstrips

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Place an oven rack in the middle of theoven. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl,combine cornflakes, salt, ground black pep-per, onion powder and garlic powder. Placeevaporated milk in a separate bowl. Dipchicken pieces in milk and roll in crushedcornflake mixture, lightly coating bothsides.

Spray a roasting pan with non-stick cook-ing spray and arrange chicken pieces on thepan in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes.While the chicken is baking, heat oil in amedium skillet over medium-high heat.Sauté garlic in oil for about 3 minutes. Addzucchini, yellow squash and oregano; con-tinue to cook until tender, about 5 to 7 min-utes. Serve each piece of chicken with 1 cupof zucchini and yellow squash mixture.Makes 6 servings.

This recipe is lower in fat because thechicken is baked, not fried. It’s also lower inboth fat and cholesterol because it useschicken breasts instead of thighs. Removethe skin before coating the chicken to reducefat even more. Serve it with a side dish ofsautéed squash and zucchini to ensure yourfamily gets closer to the recommended goalof making half their plate fruits and vegeta-bles!

Celebrity Chef Nikki Shaw hosts “Today’sFlavor” on Sirius XM and was a contestanton the Food Network’s search for “The NextFood Network Star.” For more information onthe Network for a Healthy California, visitwww.CaChampionsForChange.net.

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FOOD

Create A Delicious Meal From The Garden In Your Pantry(NAPS)

Looking to add some color to your dinnertable? Decorate your plate with cannedfruits and vegetables, which are packedwith nutrition and provide garden qualityall year long.

For your next family gathering, impressyour guests with this Grilled Chicken &Peach Kabobs recipe. Perfect for indoor oroutdoor entertaining, it’s a tasty main dishthat’s filled with nutrition and ready to beenjoyed in minutes.

GRILLED CHICKEN & PEACHKABOBS

Prep Time: 15 minCook Time: 20 minServes: 4

Ingredients2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard3 Tbsp. canola oil, divided1⁄2 tsp. dried rosemarySalt, to taste1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast

halves, cut into 24 cubes (about 1-inch each)1 green bell pepper, cut into 24 (1-inch)

pieces1 small red onion, cut into eight wedges,

layers separated2 cans (15.25 oz. each) Del Monte®Lite

Peach Halves, drained and peaches cut inhalf

16 (10-inch) bamboo skewers

Directions1. Whisk together mustard, 2 Tbsp. oil,

rosemary and salt, if desired, in a mediumbowl. Add the chicken and stir until wellcoated.

2. Use 2 skewers at a time to make turningfood on grill pan easier. On each double-skewer, alternate 3 pieces each of chicken,bell peppers and onion and 2 pieces ofpeach.

3. Heat a grill pan over medium heat.Brush the grill with the remaining 1 Tbsp.oil, and cook the kabobs 4 minutes. Gentlyturn (if peaches stick to the grill, slide aspatula underneath to gently release). Cook4 more minutes or until chicken is no longerpink inside.

4. Serve with cooked plain or flavoredcouscous, if desired.

NOTE: To boost the flavor of couscous,prepare with peach juice instead of water.Reserve juice when draining peaches into aglass measuring cup. If needed, add addi-tional water to equal the total amount of liq-uid required, and prepare couscous accord-ing to package directions.

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Grilling Season Do’s AndDon’ts From CookbookAuthor Jamie Purviance

(NAPS)

If you’re like 25 percent ofgrill owners, you can expectto host five or more barbe-cues in the next few months,according to the new WeberGrill Watch Survey. So nowmay be the right time tobrush up on the do’s anddon’ts of grilling.

To help, New York Timesbest-selling author andJames Beard Award nomi-nee Jamie Purviancereveals his Top 10 GrillingDo’s and Don’ts from his lat-est cookbook, “Weber’s NewReal Grilling”:

1. Do preheat thegrill. If cooking gratesaren’t hot enough, food willstick and won’t have achance of searing properlyor developing grill marks.Even if a recipe calls formedium or low heat, youshould preheat the grill onhigh first to at least 500° F.

2. Don’t start withdirty grates. Leftover“stuff” on the grates actslike glue, binding both yournew food to the old and all ofit to the grates. After pre-heating the grill for about 10minutes, brush the gratesoff with a sturdy, long-han-dled brush with stainlesssteel bristles. Clean grates

will provide a smooth sur-face to perfectly grill steaks,burgers, chicken and more.

3. Do get your acttogether. Bring everythingyou need near the grillbefore grilling. If you haveto run back into the kitchenwhile your food is cooking,you might overcook or burnthe food.

4. Do give yourselfat least two heat zones. Ifyou set up your grill for onetype of heat only, youroptions are limited. Have atleast two heat zones: one fordirect heat (where the fire isright under the food) andone for indirect heat (wherethe fire is off to the side ofthe food). Many foods, suchas steaks, are seared quicklyover direct heat and thenfinished over indirect.

5. Don’t overcrowdthe grill. Packing too muchfood into a tight spacerestricts your flexibility.Leave at least a quarter ofthe cooking grates clear,with plenty of spacebetween food for easymaneuverability.

6. Do use the lid.When the lid is closed, thecooking grates are hotter,the grilling times are faster,the smoky tastes are

stronger and the flare-upsare fewer. So put a lid on it.Just don’t forget to open thecharcoal grill’s lid vent atleast halfway to allow prop-er airflow.

7. Don’t touch thefood much. Most peoplelike food seared to a deepbrown color with plenty ofbeautifully charred bits.The trouble is, many movetheir food so often it doesn’tget enough time in one placeto reach that color and fla-vor. In nearly all cases, turnfood just once or twice.

8. Do take charge ofthe fire. A charcoal fireclimbs to its hottest temper-atures first and then losesheat either quickly or slow-ly, depending on the type ofcharcoal and how you tendthe fire. Refuel before losingtoo much heat, rearrangecoals, sweep away the ashesthat could clog the bottomvents, and adjust the ventson the lid for ideal airflow.

9. Don’t serve rub-bery chicken. If you spe-cialize in chicken breasts soovercooked they bounce, it’stime to learn some donenessclues. A correctly grilledchicken breast should gen-tly yield when you press thesurface with your fingertip.Get an instant-read ther-mometer for an even morereliable test of doneness.

10. Do use the grill formore than gril–ling. Itused to be that grillingmeant one thing: meatcharred over open flames.Today, everything fromappetizers through dessertscan be prepared on a grill.

For the Hickory SmokedBeer Can Chi–cken recipe,v i s i tnewrealgrilling.weber.com.Purviance’s new cookbookcan be purchased atwww.weber.com.

Award-Winning Recipes

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• Uses seven ingredientsor fewer (not including tablesalt, ground black pepper orwater)

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• Fits into the SimpleSweets and Starters orQuick Rise and ShineBreakfasts categories

• Wows with its taste,appearance, creativity andconsumer appeal.

Here’s a sweet example ofone of last year’s winning

recipes from Sarah Meuserof New Milford, Conn. thatmay help get you started:

SALTED CARAMELMACAROONS

Prep Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour, 25

Minutes Makes 60 cookies

1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand®Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 jar (12.25 oz) Smucker’s®Caramel Topping

1 cup Pillsbury BEST® AllPurpose Unbleached Flour

1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt 2 bags (14 oz each) shred-

ded coconut 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate

baking chips

Heat oven to 325°F. Line 2large cookie sheets withcooking parchment paper;spray with Crisco® Original

No-Stick Cooking Spray. Inlarge bowl, combine con-densed milk, caramel top-ping, flour and 3⁄4 teaspoonof the sea salt; mix well. Stirin coconut, pecans andchocolate chips until wellmixed. Drop dough byrounded tablespoonfuls 1inch apart onto cookiesheets. Lightly sprinkle topswith remaining 1⁄2 teaspoonsea salt. Bake 15 to 25 min-utes or until golden brown.Immediately remove fromcookie sheets to coolingracks. Cool completely,about 30 minutes. Store inairtight container.

Your family and friendscan also choose which 100recipes make it to the finals.To get complete contest rules,enter a recipe or vote for yourfavorite, visitwww.bakeoff.com. Categoriesinclude Simple Sweets andStarters with an entry periodfrom April 4 to May 9 andvoting from June 13 to 27,and Quick Rise and ShineBreakfasts recipes can be sentbetween July 4 and Aug. 8and voted on from Sept. 12 to26.

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Tips For GrillingAward-Worthy Steaks

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According to a recentstudy, 62 percent ofAmericans now reportgrilling year-round. Take atip from these backyardgrillers and pick up somesteaks, break out the toolsand perfect your grillingtechniques. These quick andeasy tips will help take yourhome-grilled steaks to thenext level:

• Quality: Nothingsays quality like USDA-certi-fied meat, such as Walmart’sUSDA Choice steaks. Onlyone in five steaks meets theguidelines to be Walmart’sChoice Premium Beef soyou can be confident you’regrilling with the best.

• T e m p e r a t u r e :Remove steaks from the refrigerator at least30 minutes before grilling to allow the meatto rise to room temperature.

• Marinade: Add robust flavor with amarinade that uses ingredients you mayalready have in your kitchen, like A.1. or Dr.Pepper.

Try this recipe from some experiencedgrillers who can really take the heat:

SAN ANTONIO SWEET SOY RIB-EYES

Makes four servings

3 or 4 Walmart Choice rib-eye steaks1 cup pineapple juice1 cup orange juice1 cup soy sauce3 Tbsp red wine or sherry vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced3 Tbsp Bolner’s Fiesta® Brand’s Uncle

Chris’ Gourmet Steak Seasoning

Place steaks in a large zip-top bag or shal-low dish. Mix pineapple and orange juiceswith the soy sauce, vinegar and minced gar-lic. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least1–2 hours, for a maximum of 12 hours.When steak is done marinating, remove andpat dry, rubbing both sides with the steakseasoning.

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct highheat (450–500 degrees F) using Kingsford®charcoal. Grill with the lid closed, turningonce or twice, until cooked to your desireddoneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare.Let rest for 5 minutes.

For more information and recipes, visitwww.Walmart.com/steak.

Add a gardenlike feel to your next meal with these tasty kabobs, made with Del Monte peaches.

Hickory Smoked Beer Can Chicken

San Antonio Sweet Soy Rib-eyes, created by the San Antonio FireDepartment.


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A Delicious Way To Show Your Love And Gratitude

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You can express yourwarm feelings for anyoneyou care about with some-thing fresh and wonderfulyou baked yourself.

Great baking can be easi-er and more fun when youstart with no-knead bread.In fact, ?Fleischmann’sSimply Homemade makesfresh, homemade bread inless than an hour, which canbe great for last-minuterecipes and when you wantto create a thoughtful (endedible!) gift. Here are twodelicious ideas to try, usingthe basic mix as a starter:

CHERRY LIME COFFEECAKE

Prep Time: 10 minutesRise Time: 25 minutesBake Time: 30 to 35 min-

utesYields: 8 to 9 servings

1 cup milk1 package Fleischmann’s

Simply Homemade CountryWhite No Knead Bread Mix

1⁄3 cup cherry preservesFreshly grated peel from 1

lime

1 teaspoon pure vanillaextract

1 package (5 ounces) driedcherries (3⁄4 cup)

Lime Glaze:1 tablespoon lime juice1⁄3 cup powdered sugar1⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla

extract

Pour milk into a largemicrowave-safe bowl.Micro–wave until milk iswarm (105° to 115°). Sprinklecontents of yeast and sugarpackets over milk and stir tocombine. Let mixture sit for3 minutes. Stir in cherrypreserves, lime peel, 1 tea-spoon vanilla, dried cher-ries and bread mix. Placedough in a greased 8-inchround OR 8x8-inch squarepan. Cover and let rise in awarm, draft-free place for 25minutes. Bake in a preheat-ed 375?F oven for 30 to 35minutes, until goldenbrown. Combine glazeingredients in a small bowluntil smooth. Remove cakefrom oven and let cool inpan 5 minutes. Brush topwith lime glaze. Cool com-pletely.

FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Prep Time: 15 minutesChill Time: 8 hours or

overnightBake Time: 50 to 55 min-

utesYields: 6 to 8 servings

1⁄2 loaf preparedFleischmann’s SimplyHomemade Country White,Multi-Grain ORStoneground Wheat NoKnead Bread Mix

5 eggs2 tablespoons pure maple

syrup1 cup milk1 cup heavy cream1⁄3 cup sugar1 tablespoon pure vanilla

extractTopping:1⁄4 cup butter OR mar-

garine, softened1⁄2 cup brown sugar

Chop bread into cubes;place in a greased 8x8-inchpan.

Combine eggs, syrup,milk, cream, sugar andvanilla in a large bowl.Whisk until smooth. Pourmixture over bread.Combine topping in–gredi-ents; sprinkle over top.Cover and refrigerateover–night. Uncover andplace in cold oven. Set ovento 350°F and bake for 50 to 55minutes or until set. Letstand 10 minutes beforeserving. Serve warm withadditional syrup.

LEARN MORE

For more recipes and tips,v i s i twww.Simplyhomemadebread.com orwww.facebook.com/simply-home mademix.

The Ins And Outs OfSafe Outdoor Cooking

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Your next barbecue may be better if youfollow these 10 tips from the experts at theUnited States Department of Agriculture onkeeping food safe when cooking outside:

1. When shopping, buy meat and poultrylast. Choose packages that feel cold and arenot torn. Separate raw meat and poultryfrom other food in your shopping cart toguard against cross-contamination. Plan togo directly home from the grocery store.

2. At home, freeze or refrigerate meat andpoultry immediately. Freeze poultry andground meat that won’t be used in a day ortwo; freeze other meat within four or fivedays.

3. Completely thaw meat and poultrybefore grilling so it cooks evenly. Use therefrigerator for slow, safe thawing or thawsealed packages in cold water. You canmicrowave defrost if the food will be placedimmediately on the grill.

4. Keep meat and poultry cold until you’reready to put it on the grill. If you’re carry-

ing food to another location, keep it in aninsulated cooler with sufficient ice or icepacks so it stays at 40° F or below. Keep thecooler out of the direct sun and avoid open-ing the lid too often.

5. Start with clean hands—wash them forat least 20 seconds with warm, soapywater—and a clean grill and utensils.

6. Be sure the grill is hot enough to safelycook your food.

7. Remember, meat and poultry cooked ona grill often brown very fast on the outside.Use a thermometer to be sure the food hasreached a safe minimum internal tempera-ture—poultry: 165° F; ground meats: 160° F;beef, pork, lamb and veal, steaks, chops androasts: 145° F—and allow to rest at leastthree minutes before carving or consuming.

8. Keep hot food hot. After cooking meatand poultry on the grill, keep it hot untilserved—at 140° F or warmer. Refrigerateperishable food within two hours (one hourif the temperature is 90° F or above).

9. When taking food off the grill, use aclean platter. Don’t put cooked food on thesame platter that held raw meat or poultry.Any harmful bacteria present in the rawmeat juices could contaminate safely cookedfood.

10. Refrigerate any leftovers promptly inshallow containers. Discard any food left outmore than two hours (one hour if tempera-tures are above 90° F). Bacteria can growrapidly between 40° and 140° F.

LEARN MORE

If you have any food safety questions, youcan call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotlineand speak with a food safety expert, inEnglish or Spanish, at (888) 674-6854, M?F, 10am?4 pm EST. Ask a food safety question24/7 at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone atm.askkaren.gov. Also, visitwww.fsis.usda.gov for safety information onall types of foods.

Healthy Flax Facts (NAPS)

Adding a small seed to your diet may offerbig benefits. That’s the word from expertswho say that flaxseeds are an excellent wayto improve your health.

For starters, flax is an excellent source offiber and antioxidant vitamin E. It’s rich inmonounsaturated fatty acids and is anexcellent source of omega-3 essential fattyacids.

Flax has been found to help lower totaland LDL cholesterol as well as increase HDLcholesterol levels in the blood.

It’s also a good source of many B-complexvitamins as well as minerals such as potas-sium, iron, magnesium and zinc.

To get the full nutritional value, flaxseedmust be ground. Grind the seeds in a coffeeor spice grinder right before using it andfreeze the whole seed for up to six monthsfor maximum freshness. Adding 1 1/2 table-spoons of ground flax every day is easy—just use your creativity. Stir it into yourmorning juice or water and sprinkle it oneverything from oatmeal to scrambled eggs,soups and salads as well as main meals andside dishes. Or try it in this fabuloussmoothie:

FABULOUS FLAX SMOOTHIE

1 cup ice cubes 1 frozen banana 2 cups frozen fruit (rasp–berries, straw-

berries, blackberries, peaches)

4 kale leaves, center ribs removed, option-al

1 Tbsp. ground flax 1 cup almond milk or orange juice

Fill blender container with ingredients,beginning with ice cubes and pouringalmond milk or orange juice in last. Blenduntil smooth and creamy. Makes 2 largeservings.

Visit www.ameriflax.com for informationand recipes.

Trim Down Calories While Kicking Up Flavor:

Asian-Inspired Salads Save TheDay Just In Time For Summer

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As summer approaches,many of us are looking tofind healthy ways to cutcalories from our daily dietwithout sacrificing flavor.Asian-inspired salads are agreat choice for lunch ordinner since they are highlyflavorful, versatile andpacked with nutrients. Withall these attractive qualities,you’ll find yourselfindulging in guilt-free fresh-ness all summer long!

Salad is a figure-friendlystaple but gets a bad reputa-tion for being boring andtasteless. Asian-inspired sal-ads offer flavors that fightthe reputation. By addingsimple ingredients likemandarin oranges,edamame or cucumbers,you can add flavor as well asthe essential vitamins andminerals that your bodyneeds. Add-ins such as bokchoy or noodles will takeyour salad from a side dishto a hearty and filling meal.Sprinkle on some sesame

seed oil or soy sauce for evenmore Asian flair.

Craving more? Add well-seasoned and lean pieces ofstir-fried chicken, beef orpork to your salad. Grilledshrimp and other seafoodoptions also get along swim-mingly with salads. Topthese proteins on a bed ofcrisp salad greens or freshvegetables for a winningcombination.

“Asian-inspired cuisine ispopular because of the freshingredients and exciting fla-vor combinations,” saidAlice ?Crowder, VicePresident of Marketing forBuffets, Inc. “Ryan’s®,HomeTown® Buffet and OldCountry Buffet® are wel-coming the summer on atasty note with a newStrawberry Mandarin Saladand made-fresh-for-youTeriyaki Pineapple Chickenstir-fry, available at all ourrestaurants for a limitedtime.”

Check out this Asian-inspired salad recipe from

the chefs at Ryan’s,HomeTown Buffet, and OldCountry Buffet to kick offyour summer with full fla-vor.

Strawberry MandarinSalad

Serves: 6–8 people

Making the Asian SesameDressing:

Soy sauce 1/4 cupSesame oil 1/4 tspHoney 1 TbspOlive oil 1/2 cupGinger, fresh, minced 1 tspGarlic, chopped 1 tspLemon juice 1/2 tspRice wine vinegar1/4 cupSesame seeds 1/4 tsp

Place ingredients in mix-ing bowl and mix with wirewhip until blended andsmooth.

Making the Salad:Spring Mix 2 qtAsian Sesame Dressing (From above) 1/4 cupRed onions, julienned

1/4” 1/2 cupMandarin orange segments 1/2cupCraisins 2 TbspFresh strawberries,sliced 1/4 ” 1 cupCandied almonds 2 Tbsp1. In serving bowl, toss

Spring Mix with AsianSesame Dressing until light-ly coated.

2. Place on serving plateor in bowl.

3. Top with onions,oranges, Craisins, strawber-ries and candied almonds.

NOTE: Chilled pulledchicken is a wonderful com-plement to this salad.

For more informationabout the Buffets brands,visit www.Ryans. com,HomeTownBuffet.com andOldCountryBuffet.com, orvisit their pages onFacebook.com.

Serving French Toast Bake is a simple way to brighten someone’s morning.

Baking a Cherry Lime Coffee Cake can be a tasty way to showsomeone you care.

Fabulous Flax Smoothie

Grill It Safe. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold.

This Strawberry Mandarin Salad can be a light yet filling lunch or adelightful dinner side dish.

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Tips To Make Guilt-Free Meals In Minutes(NAPS)

According to a recent survey, 40 percent ofAmericans spend 30 to 60 minutes cookingdinner, yet nearly 80 percent would like tospend 30 minutes or less. The weeks leadingup to summer can give us the motivationalpush to make positive lifestyle changes, butbusy schedules can make eating right a chal-lenge.

From cookouts to lengthy vacations, sum-mer is filled with on-the-go activities andtempting food choices. Just because youhave a full social calendar doesn’t meanyour diet should suffer—there are surpris-ingly easy ways to maintain healthful eatinghabits.

Turning out guilt-free and delicious mealscan be done in 30 minutes or less. Choosing98 percent fat-free, pre-cooked meats andprepared vegetables allows you to treatyourself to mouth-watering dishes in min-utes. These simple tips from Hungry Girl,Lisa Lillien, a New York Times best-sellingauthor and star of “Hungry Girl” on FoodNetwork and Cooking Channel, will haveyou on the way to eating smarter in no time:

• Keep easy-to-use ingredients on hand tomake guilt-free meals in minutes. Thinksteam-in-the-bag veggies, high-fiber tortillasand prewashed salad mixes.

• Make sure you’re getting enough proteinand fiber. These nutrients help you feel fulllonger. Find them in ingredients like fat-freeegg substitute and bagged broccoli coleslaw.

• Take salads up a notch with flavor-packed add-ins like roasted red peppers,fresh basil, and sun-dried tomatoes. Easyand delicious!

• Embrace the 80/20 rule. If you’re smartabout what you eat 80 percent of the time,you can loosen the reins the other 20 per-cent.

• An easy meal to whip up is pasta,but topping it with nothing but sauce canlead to excessive carb consumption. Make asingle serving of whole-wheat noodles gofar by tossing it with some Tyson Grilled &Ready chicken and lots of veggies.

There are eight different varieties of pre-cooked chicken and beef options found inthe grocer’s freezer and refrigerated sec-tions, so you can create delicious and smartmeals in minutes. Lillien suggests you trythem in recipes like:

GRILLED FUJI-N-CHICK ’WICH

Prep Time: 5 minCook Time: 10 minTotal Time: 15 min

Ingredients:1⁄2 cup peeled and thinly sliced Fuji apple1⁄4 cup thinly sliced onion2 dashes ground sage2 dashes garlic powder3 ounces Tyson Grilled & Ready Fully

Cooked Refrigerated Grilled Chicken BreastStrips

2 slices light bread1 wedge light spreadable Swiss cheese1 teaspoon light whipped butter or light

buttery spread

Cooking Instructions:1. Bring skillet sprayed with nonstick

spray to medium heat. Add apple, onion,sage, and garlic powder. Cook until softened,about 4 minutes.

2. Prepare Grilled & Ready ChickenBreast Strips according to package direc-tions. Set aside, keep warm.

3. Lay bread slices flat and evenlyspread with cheese.

4. Evenly top one slice with Grilled &Ready Chicken Breast Strips and apple-onion mixture.

5. Place the other bread slice on topwith the cheese-covered side down. Pressgently to seal.

6. Clean skillet, if needed. Removeskillet from heat, respray, and return tomedium heat.

7. Spread 1⁄2 teaspoon of butter on theupward-facing bread slice. Place sandwichin the skillet with the buttered side down.Spread the remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon of butteron the upward-facing bread slice.

8. Cook until hot and toasty, 1–2 min-utes per side, flipping gently.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 282, Total Fat 6g,Protein 29g, Carbohydrate 30g, Sodium 907mg, Sugars 10g, Fiber 6g. Serves: 1

For more recipes, visitwww.GrilledAndReady.com andwww.Facebook.com/GrilledAnd Ready.

This delicious sandwich is almost as easy to make as it is enjoyable to eat.

The Sweet Truth Behind Honey

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How much do you knowabout the honey bear bottlein your pantry? With recentconfusion over pollen andfiltration, the NationalHoney Board (NHB) wantsto clarify any misconcep-tions surrounding this natu-ral ingredient with harvest-ing, filtration and nutritionfacts about honey. Withmore than 300 varietals ofhoney in the United States,honey adds its own uniqueprofile to every recipe. Plus,honey has many benefitsbefore and after it gets to thepantry.

An Artisanal Craft:Harvesting honey is anancient craft that beginswith the honey bees. Honeyis made from nectar, gath-ered by honey bees fromflowering plants. The honey-comb is then removed fromthe beehive and honey isextracted by a beekeeper.Afterward, it is shipped offto a honey packer whoplaces the golden liquid intohoney containers, finallylanding in a supermarketnear you. It’s both an art andscience that generates amyriad of honey varieties,ranging in both flavor andappearance.

Filtering Honey: Toimprove clarity and delaycrystallization, many honeypackers use a filtrationmethod. The honey iswarmed up to help it flowthrough the filters to removepollen or residues from thebeehive. Because filteredhoney is cleaner and clearerthan nonfiltered honey, it isless likely to crystallize asquickly and it’s more consis-tent in texture. Once thehoney is filtered, it goesthrough the bottling stage.

“Through our recent

Attitude and Usage study1,the National Honey Boardhas learned that when pur-chasing honey, 48 percent ofconsumers say it’s impor-tant for honey to be brilliant-ly clear and golden,” BruceBoynton, CEO, NationalHoney Board, said. “Also,based on a recent researchstudy2, we learned that fil-tering honey did not impactits nutrient content. Wethink these two studies areimportant as we continue toeducate consumers on themultifaceted journey of har-vesting honey to distribut-ing it.”

Pure Honey Is Just That:Read the label: Honey con-tains only one ingredient:honey. With no added ingre-dients or preservatives,honey is just honey. Purehoney is sold in severalforms: comb, liquid,creamed/whipped andorganic. A honey blend orhoney syrup should list theother ingredients or sweet-eners. Take the stress out offinding pure honey in yourarea and visit www.honeylo-cator.com.

Versatility in the Kitchen:Honey can be used as some-thing other than just asweetener for your tea or ontoast. Think of it as a natu-ral flavor booster. Just takeone look at the versatility ofhoney, and it’s easy to seewhy it’s a secret culinaryweapon that can provide bal-ance to any dish, comple-menting and enhancing avariety of foods and flavors:sweet, sour, bitter, salty andsavory. Honey also masksbitter flavors often found ingluten-free flours. This natu-ral sweetener can also beused as an emulsifier insauces and dips, a glaze formeats and vegetables, and as

a humectant to attract andretain moisture in bakedgoods.

Whole-Body Benefits: Thisversatile ingredient is tradi-tionally found in the kitchenpantry, but can also live onthe bathroom vanity, in thegym bag and inside the med-icine cabinet. Did you knowhoney can be used as a natu-ral cough suppressant? Ateaspoon or two of honeycan be taken to soothe andrelieve the irritation of acough, according to emerg-ing research2. Plus, atapproximately 17 grams ofcarbohydrates per one table-spoon, honey is an effective,all-natural energy booster.Honey is also a humectant.This means it attracts andretains moisture, making itan ideal ingredient for a nat-ural skin care regimen. Adda little honey to your normalmoisturizing routine, orenjoy a honey mask everyonce in a while and reap thebenefits of this liquid gold.

From being a vital compo-nent in a healthy ecosystemto providing whole-bodybenefits, honey is a sweeten-er with so much more. Visitwww.storyofhoney.com towatch the minidocumentary“The Story of Honey,” whichcaptures the many positivesof honey.

PROSCIUTTO HONEYWRAPS

Makes 8 servings

1 large peach*2 1/2 tsp honey1/2 tsp butter1/2 cup goat cheese1 1/2 cups baby spinach,

loosely packed4 sheets prosciutto

Cut peach in half andre–move pit. Preparegrilling sauce by combining? teaspoon of honey and ?teaspoon of butter. Brushpeach lightly with mixture.Heat grill to low-mediumheat and place both halvesonto grill. Cook for about 2minutes on each side, oruntil lightly charred but stillfirm. Cut peach into ?-inchslices (about 12).

Put 1? teaspoons of goatcheese on each peach sliceand place on top of 4 babyspinach leaves. Next, slicethe prosciutto lengthwiseinto 8 strips. Wrap the centerof eachpeach/cheese/spinach bun-dle with 1 prosciutto strip.Arrange on a serving platterand finish off by drizzlingeach bundle with ? tea-spoons of honey.

*Peaches can be canned,for a dressed-up recipestraight out of the cupboard!Grill gently for 30 secondson each side.

“Grape” Ideas For MoreHealthful Eating

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A delightful way to enjoy wholesome eat-ing can start with your packing your platewith produce, including a dynamite littlefruit—the Concord grape. Concord grapesare bold in taste and pack quite a nutritiouspunch. They can be enjoyed as 100% grapejuice or in simple, healthy and flavor-packedrecipes.

Consider this: Welch’s uses Concordgrapes grown in North America exclusivelyby its family-farmer owners, who work tire-lessly during harvest season to collect excep-tional fruit that meets their high qualitystandards. These Concord grapes are pickedat their peak and pressed into juice withineight hours of harvesting to capture theirperfectly ripe flavor.

Thanks to the Concord grape, 100% grapejuice can help support a healthy heart.According to Alton Brown, Food Networkstar, food historian and scientist, “Welch’spresses the entire Concord grape, skin, seed,pulp and all, and that releases heart-healthyplant nutrients called polyphenols.”

Many of the polyphenols in Concordgrapes are the same as those found in wine.In fact, you can even use 100% grape juiceinstead of sweet wine in a variety of recipes.

There are many ways to get your share ofthe goodness of Concord grapes. 100% grapejuice made with Concord grapes can beenjoyed in a glass as a nutritious beverageand can easily be incorporated into recipesfor desserts, low-fat salad dressings, mari-nades and more. This tasty ingredient maynot only enhance the flavor of your favoritedishes, it can add a boost of heart-healthypurple fruit to your day.

Here’s one easy way to add this one-of-a-kind fruit to your menu:

Poached Pears in Grape Juice1 1/2 cups Welch’s 100% Grape Juice made

with Concord grapes

2 cinnamon sticks2 strips of orange rind 4 pears, peeled with stems remaining

• In a medium saucepan, bring grape juice,cinnamon and orange rind to a boil.

• Place pears standing in saucepan andsimmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Turn or spoon juice over pears as theysimmer. Remove pears and let cool.

• Reduce sauce by boiling down to about 1⁄3cup.

• Spoon sauce over pears and keep chilled.• Serve pears by themselves or with light

whipped cream.

LEARN MORE:

You can find more facts, tips and recipes toshare the goodness of Concord grapes withyour family at www.welchs.com.

Prosciutto Honey Wraps make for an easy, elegant appetizer.Cooking and baking with 100% grape juice madewith Concord grapes is easy, delicious and healthful.

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