(508) 943-4800 Newsstand: 75 cents www.auburnnews.net Friday, January 29, 2016 6 56525 10391 9 INSIDE CALENDAR .............A7 OPINION ................A6 SENIORS ................A9 OBITUARIES................ SPORTS ......... A10-11 THIS WEEK’S QUOTE “The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary.” Vidal Sassoon OPINION GET YOUR POINT ACROSS PAGE AX LEARNING Trinity Catholic Academy cele- brates 25 years with open house Page A4 SPORTS Rockets beat Grafton late, inch closer to postsea- son berth Page A10 LOCAL Ice fishing rules this past week in the Valley Page A2 EDITOR’S OFFICE HOURS MONDAYS 12-5 WEDNESDAYS 1-5 FRIDAYS 1-5 “The greatest gift you can give your child” Since 1947 Open House Thurs., Feb. 4 • 10am-12pm Success starts here A parochial elementary school for boys and girls Pre-School through grade Eight. The School provides an exceptional educational option for students who strive to attain educational excellence in a safe and supportive environment. 1220 Main Street, Worcester, Ma 01603 • (508)752-5609 • www.ourladyoftheangels.us Our Lady of the Angels School BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — Bay Path’s Early College High School program began on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the vocational techni- cal high school’s second year offering students college courses. In partnership with Quinsigamond Community College, Bay Path is offering Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to English Literature and Composition and Introduction to Psychology, which are all worth three college cred- its. Bay Path will also be offering Introduction to Aviation Science, worth two college cred- its, in partnership with AeroVenture Institute. The four cours- es’ college credit will count towards any college degree at any Massachusetts state col- lege. “Options are advan- tages,” said Curriculum Coordinator Bethann Cormier. “I think the more opportunities you provide to kids, the more successful they’ll be in the their future, career or college-wise.” Last year, Bay Path only offered two QCC credited courses, English 100 and Computer Science 100. Ten to 15 stu- dents enrolled in each of Please Read CLASSES, page A12 Bath Path offers second year of early college courses BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER AUBURN — A group of novelists gathered to cele- brate their recently com- pleted works last week at Auburn Middle School. And though you wouldn’t know it by reading their stories, these novelists haven’t even surpassed the eighth grade yet. It’s hard enough to write a novel in general — now imagine complet- ing the feat in a single month. But 24 AMS students indeed wrote their 30,000- word (or longer) novels in one month as part of a challenging endeavor. More than 50 seventh and eighth graders eager to write a novel initially joined the group, but only about half of them saw the project through to its completion. The undertaking required determination and dedication, as it wasn’t easy to balance the writing workload with academic and athletic responsibilities. Most of the students wrote about 1,000 words every day in order to reach the dead- line, in addition to play- ing sports and taking part in other extracurricular activities. “The kids loved it. The involvement was much better than what we expected,” said seventh grade teacher Sean Reid, who worked with three other teachers as project advisors for the students. The project was com- pleted as part of the National Novel Writing Month initiative, and the students now have until June to edit their works. Once finished, each student will receive a free copy of their novel from the National Novel Writing Month staff. “My favorite part about writing my novel was creating the characters and getting to know them and really developing the relationship between each of them,” said eighth grader Julia Zona. “Some challenges I encountered during the writing pro- cess of the novel were scheduling out the time to write and making sure I had the momentum to push through and do it. It was also really hard to keep going with and keep- ing the flow throughout the book.” The students had sev- eral inspirations for their writing projects, and their teachers were very impressed with their dedication and time man- agement. Committed to sharing their stories, the students stuck with the project all the way to the end and will now begin the editing process. Many students enjoyed A novel idea AMS STUDENTS COMPLETE WRITING PROJECTS BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER AUBURN — After another year of prepa- rations, the Auburn Recreation and Culture Department is once again ready to host one of its most successful and well-attended events of the year. The Special Olympics basketball event is expected to again draw hundreds of partici- pants and their families to Auburn High School. Set for the weekend of March 12-13, the games will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, providing athletes from through- out the area a chance to play. For many of these ath- letes who had previous- ly been denied oppor- tunities for athletic involvement, the Special Olympics is opening the door to fun and compe- tition. “Sports are a power- ful force. They can shift the focus from disabil- ity to ability, from iso- lation to involvement,” said Kristen Pappas, the director of the town’s Recreation and Culture Department. “Special Olympics offer the high- est quality Olympic- style sports training and competition for people with intellectual dis- abilities. This changes attitudes and changes lives.” Special Olympics Massachusetts provides year-round training, athletic competitions and other health-related programming for ath- letes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state. Athletes gain Please Read WRITING, page A12 ‘Work ethic, integrity and diligence’ NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENTS HONORED BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER AUBURN — Several Auburn Middle School students saw their hard work rewarded last week, as they were inducted as National Junior Honor Society members. Over 60 students in grades seven and eight were honored during the NJHS induction ceremony on Jan. 22. After speeches from Superintendent Maryellen Brunelle and Principal Joseph Gagnon, the students stood as one before being honored individual- ly for their accomplishments. “This program is an opportunity to recognize leadership and citizen- Kevin Flanders photo Students are honored during the Jan. 22 induction ceremony. Please Read AMS, page A4 Special Olympics set to return Please Read SPECIAL OLMPICS, page A12 TOWN TO HOST BASKETBALL EVENTS IN MARCH BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — “The Macarena” echoed throughout the Programming & Web Development classroom at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School. Students were gathered around NAO, a small white and red robot, who was busy doing the popular line dance. Even more impres- sive was how the robot learned the dance — Programming & Web Development students programmed NAO, entering code for every little movement he made. Through a Mass Life Sciences grant, the Programming & Web Development depart- ment received $28,000, as well as $33,000 from the Perkins Grant, to get the three humanoid Olivia Richman photos Programming & Web Development seniors Anthony Vidot, Greg Lauzon, Devon Hawley and Andrew Tuson all enjoy working with NAO. Circuits, chips and code BAY PATH ROBOTICS PROGRAM BRINGS MACHINES TO LIFE Please Read ROBOTS, page A12 Bay Path received three NAO robots through a $33,000 Perkins Grant. The human- oid robots can dance, sing, talk, play soccer and learn programs created by curious and creative students.
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(508) 943-4800 Newsstand: 75 cents www.auburnnews.net Friday, January 29, 2016
Rockets beat Grafton late, inch closer to postsea-
son berth
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LOCAL
Ice fishing rules this past week in
the Valley
Page A2
Editor’s officE Hours
Mondays 12-5Wednesdays 1-5
Fridays 1-5
“The greatest gift you can give your child” Since 1947
Open HouseThurs., Feb. 4 • 10am-12pm
Success starts hereA parochial elementary school for boys and girls Pre-School through grade Eight. The School provides an exceptional
educational option for students who strive to attain educational excellence in a safe and supportive environment.
1220 Main Street, Worcester, Ma 01603 • (508)752-5609 • www.ourladyoftheangels.us
Our Lady of the Angels School
BY OLIVIA RICHMANNEWS STAFF WRITER
CHARLTON — Bay Path’s Early College High School program began on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the vocational techni-cal high school’s second year offering students college courses.
In partnership with Quinsigamond Community College, Bay Path is offering Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to English Literature and Composition and Introduction to Psychology, which are all
worth three college cred-its. Bay Path will also be offering Introduction to Aviation Science, worth two college cred-its, in partnership with AeroVenture Institute.
The four cours-es’ college credit will count towards any
college degree at any Massachusetts state col-lege.
“Options are advan-tages,” said Curriculum Coordinator Bethann Cormier. “I think the more opportunities you provide to kids, the more successful they’ll be in
the their future, career or college-wise.”
Last year, Bay Path only offered two QCC credited courses, English 100 and Computer Science 100. Ten to 15 stu-dents enrolled in each of
Please Read CLASSES, page A12
Bath Path offers second year of early college courses
BY KEVIN FLANDERSNEWS STAFF WRITER
AUBURN — A group of novelists gathered to cele-brate their recently com-pleted works last week at Auburn Middle School. And though you wouldn’t know it by reading their stories, these novelists haven’t even surpassed the eighth grade yet.
It’s hard enough to write a novel in general — now imagine complet-ing the feat in a single month.
But 24 AMS students indeed wrote their 30,000-word (or longer) novels in one month as part of a challenging endeavor. More than 50 seventh and eighth graders eager to write a novel initially joined the group, but only about half of them saw the project through to its completion.
The undertaking required determination and dedication, as it wasn’t easy to balance the writing workload with academic and athletic responsibilities. Most of the students wrote about 1,000 words every day in order to reach the dead-line, in addition to play-ing sports and taking part in other extracurricular activities.
“The kids loved it. The involvement was much better than what we expected,” said seventh grade teacher Sean Reid,
who worked with three other teachers as project advisors for the students.
The project was com-pleted as part of the National Novel Writing Month initiative, and the students now have until June to edit their works. Once finished, each student will receive a free copy of their novel from the National Novel Writing Month staff.
“My favorite part about writing my novel was creating the characters and getting to know them and really developing the relationship between each of them,” said eighth grader Julia Zona. “Some challenges I encountered during the writing pro-cess of the novel were scheduling out the time to write and making sure I had the momentum to push through and do it. It was also really hard to keep going with and keep-ing the flow throughout the book.”
The students had sev-eral inspirations for their writing projects, and their teachers were very impressed with their dedication and time man-agement. Committed to sharing their stories, the students stuck with the project all the way to the end and will now begin the editing process.
Many students enjoyed
A novel ideaAMS StudentS coMplete
writing projectS
BY KEVIN FLANDERSNEWS STAFF WRITER
AUBURN — After another year of prepa-rations, the Auburn Recreation and Culture Department is once again ready to host one of its most successful and well-attended events of the year.
The Special Olympics basketball event is expected to again draw hundreds of partici-pants and their families to Auburn High School. Set for the weekend of March 12-13, the games will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, providing athletes from through-out the area a chance to play.
For many of these ath-letes who had previous-ly been denied oppor-tunities for athletic involvement, the Special Olympics is opening the
door to fun and compe-tition.
“Sports are a power-ful force. They can shift the focus from disabil-ity to ability, from iso-lation to involvement,” said Kristen Pappas, the director of the town’s Recreation and Culture Department. “Special Olympics offer the high-est quality Olympic-style sports training and competition for people with intellectual dis-abilities. This changes attitudes and changes lives.”
Special Olympics Massachusetts provides year-round training, athletic competitions and other health-related programming for ath-letes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state. Athletes gain
Please Read WRITING, page A12
‘Work ethic, integrity and diligence’
nAtionAl Honor Society StudentS Honored
BY KEVIN FLANDERSNEWS STAFF WRITER
AUBURN — Several Auburn Middle School students saw their hard work rewarded last week, as they were inducted as National Junior Honor Society members.
Over 60 students in grades seven and eight were honored during the
NJHS induction ceremony on Jan. 22. After speeches from Superintendent Maryellen Brunelle and Principal Joseph Gagnon, the students stood as one before being honored individual-ly for their accomplishments.
“This program is an opportunity to recognize leadership and citizen-
Kevin Flanders photo
Students are honored during the Jan. 22 induction ceremony.
Please Read AMS, page A4
Special Olympics set to return
Please Read SPECIAL OLMPICS, page A12
town to HoSt bASketbAll eventS in MArcH
BY OLIVIA RICHMANNEWS STAFF WRITER
CHARLTON — “The Macarena” echoed throughout the Programming & Web Development classroom at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School. Students were gathered around NAO, a small white and red robot, who was busy doing the popular line dance.
Even more impres-sive was how the robot
learned the dance — Programming & Web Development students programmed NAO, entering code for every little movement he made.
Through a Mass Life Sciences grant, the Programming & Web Development depart-ment received $28,000, as well as $33,000 from the Perkins Grant, to get the three humanoid
Olivia Richman photos
Programming & Web Development seniors Anthony Vidot, Greg Lauzon, Devon Hawley and Andrew Tuson all enjoy working with NAO.
Circuits, chips and codebAy pAtH roboticS progrAM
bringS MAcHineS to life
Please Read ROBOTS, page A12
Bay Path received three NAO robots through a $33,000 Perkins Grant. The human-oid robots can dance, sing, talk, play soccer and learn programs created by curious and creative students.
Ice fishing has been providing some great fishing for anglers that did not mind the cold last weekend.
My brother Ken and I decid-ed to do a little bit of jigging on Manchaug Pond this past weekend, although the wind and bitterly cold temperatures were not for the fair weather anglers. We managed to catch a few largemouth bass up to 4 pounds, along with a good number of white perch. We rarely catch white perch through the ice at
Manchaug, but we m u s t have had the cor-rect lure and bait for them. U s i n g a medi-um size
Swedish pimple baited with a small grub, the white perch were constantly being hooked up and brought to the surface. Many were lost while bringing them to the surface, but just catching a few for the fry pan was a great beginning for first ice. Not one yellow perch was caught, but an angler using ice tip ups landed a
single calico bass and numerous largemouth bass.
The following day, a group of local anglers like Bob Bromley, Scott Hale, Steve Mercure and others descended on Lake Manchaug and had a great day of fishing using jig sticks and
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“Sports are a powerful force. They can shift the focus from disability to ability, from isolation to involve-ment. Special Olympics offer the highest quality Olympic-style sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. This changes attitudes and changes lives.”
- Kristen Pappas, director of the town’s Recreation and Culture Department, commenting on the town hosting the Special Olympics again this year.
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AUBURN — ERA Key Realty Services in Auburn recently donated $1,000 to The Marfan
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STURBRIDGE — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Old Sturbridge Village held their annu-al celebration on Sunday, Jan. 17. Actress Tammy Denease performed a number of African American char-acters, including Elizabeth Freeman, or Mumbet.
Despite Sturbridge and surround-ing towns being a very Anglo-American part of the country in the early 1800’s, OSV maintains that it’s important to show “diversity in all aspects,” said Director of Special Events Jim O’Brien.
In fact, OSV is currently working on a new event called Juneteenth, or Freedom Week, which will be held in mid-June. What is Juneteenth? In 1865, when federal troops conquered Texas, the 13th Amendment was created, which abolished slavery. It was signed on June 19 and ever since then, people of color in Texas have celebrated the date. According to OSV Curator and historian Tom Keller, African American communi-ties have embraced Freedom Week nationally in the past ten years.
“At OSV it’s our mission to present a better understanding of the pres-ent through history,” said Keller. “People of color were every bit as part of New England — past and pres-ent — as anyone else. It’s part of our history and our future. That’s why we are including that. We’re not just a museum about dead, white people.
It’s important to include the whole story. You don’t want to tell selected bits.”
The events for Freedom Week are still being put together and planned, but O’Brien said it will include “songs, inspiring stories, public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation” and narratives from people who won their freedom. Guests will also have the chance to learn about Harriet Tubman and others who rallied for the abolitionist cause.
Recently, OSV added one African American household to their exhib-it. The household is based on a real African American family that lived in Sturbridge in the 1830s.
Guy Scoet was a mixed race man. His father was African American — a former slave from Brimfield — and his mother was part Native American. According to Keller, it can be hard to find the exact ethnici-ties in history records. Guy married a Native American woman named Hannah Simmons and they had chil-dren together.
In the early 2000’s, Keller met some of Hannah and Guy’s descendants while putting together an exhibit in the museum called “The Enduring People,” about Native Americans liv-ing in the community, helping him learn more about the interesting, one-of-a-kind family.
Guy had done a lot of agricultural labor when he was younger and he eventually became the foreman of a
led and graphite mine in Sturbridge. He rose up to be a supervisor, over-seeing white, Native American and African American labor forces in the mine. According to Keller, there is not a lot of documentation of people of color in those types of positions.
The person who owned the mine was considered the father of the ice industry and has been given the nick-name “Ice King.” One of Fredrick Tudor’s diversified investments was the graphite mine.
“Researchers from OSV have gone through his business records, in a library in Harvard. He mentions Guy a lot,” said Keller of Tudor. “But you’d never know Guy was a man of color in his records. There’s no ref-erence to that. He seemed to like and trust him. Tudor was a very ruthless, no-nonsense businessman. He was a serious entrepreneur. If someone didn’t work out, he got rid of them, no questions. But he kept Guy employed for an umber of years and put him a position of trust, working with him, mentioning him frequently.”
Despite not having a lot of African American history in Sturbridge, OSV still feels strongly about showcasing Freedom Week in June. Not much is known about the weeklong celebra-tion yet, but OSV was throwing a lot of ideas around during press time.
Olivia Richman can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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BY OLIVIA RICHMANNEWS STAFF WRITER
SOUTHBRIDGE — Trinity Catholic Academy is welcoming everybody to their open house on Sunday, Jan. 31, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Catholic school is celebrating their 25th year as an elementary school, with an enrollment of more than 160 students from Southbridge and surrounding communities.
“The anniversary is important to us because in this day and age so many Catholic schools have declining enroll-ment,” said Principal Josie Citta, “but we have been able to survive very well within the community of Southbridge as a beacon of Catholic education.”
Citta said that the open house would provide prospective families with a tour given by members of the student council, as well as the opportunities to speak to teachers, members of the PTO
and board members.“It gives them the opportunity to
meet students and families firsthand and understand what the school is about,” continued Advancement Officer Al Menard. “I don’t know if many people know what it means to come to a Catholic school. There are many non-Catholics here as well. It’s a good alternative and we definitely recognize and want to share the infor-mation around about how successful our kids are in public schools, Catholic schools, and private schools after eighth grade. The alumni have done very well and often come back and support the school. We want to spread that beyond people who are familiar with the school already.”
Menard stated that Trinity has become a “family tradition” for many parents, Trinity alumni who are now bringing their children to be enrolled at Trinity.
“In fact, two of our teachers are alum-ni,” added Citta. “It’s very gratifying to know the experience they had here is something they want for their children as well. They knew they had a wonder-ful moral foundation in a safe environ-ment. They could express themselves without any threat of being bullied. It’s a place where they can become the people they know they can be, a place where they reach their potential.”
There is a misconception that Catholic schools are all about religion.
Menard explained that the school’s environment is about moral founda-tion, Catholic or not. Citta noted that the students – preschool through eighth grade – are “allowed to be kids.” Many students do not feel the pressures of mainstream society being imposed upon them.
Said Citta: “Within these walls we can invoke moral principles that outside of these walls might not be discussed, of faith and community and service.” One of the big proponents of Trinity is the community service.
Last year, Trinity students raised money to give to Harrington Hospital’s cancer center, volunteered at the food pantry weekly and held means for the senior community. The school raised over $2K for the ALS Ice bucket chal-lenge and is currently raising money and awareness for breast cancer, said Menard.
Citta also noted the school’s great educational opportunities. She con-tinued: “There’s more personal inter-action among students with teachers and staff. They get great attention from their teachers because there is such a favorable student to teacher ratio. Any academic or social issues can be addressed right away.”
Olivia Richman can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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To celebrate its 25th year as an elementary school, Trinity Catholic Academy will host an open house on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Trinity Catholic Academy celebrates 25 years with open house
AMS students recognized at NHS induction
ship,” Brunelle said. “This is the result of the students always committing to being their best.”
Brunelle and other school officials praised the students for their ability to lead and work as a team, as well as their respect for others and achieve-ment of common goals. As NJHS members, they will con-tinue to set examples for others and strive to foster an inclusive school environment for all.
“Being a NJHS inductee means being a student who stands out in the community to help it improve. None of us are part of NJHS for the fame or status. We’re all part of this group to help better the school atmosphere and whole com-munity,” said NJHS inductee Rezwana Uddin.
Added Alli Schoenfeldt, “Overall, the privilege of being able to be a part of this team is inspiring. With the intelligent group of students I get to share this experience with, I can see many points of views from others. I’m looking forward to seeing what the future brings for the National Junior Honor Society of 2015-16.”
Parents, family members and friends of the inductees
packed the school to celebrate their accomplishments. Guests learned not only about what it means to be an NJHS mem-ber, but also about the pillars of NJHS — character, scholar-ship, leadership, service, and citizenship.
Thriving in NJHS is about far more than excelling in and out of the classroom, guests learned. It’s about excelling in the development of character.
“Being a part of NJHS doesn’t mean you are in it because you got some good grades. It takes perseverance, leadership, responsibility, and courage,” said NJHS inductee Emma Scheible. “You’ve got to have a balance between your mind and heart, which everyone in
this school has.”For staff members, it means
a lot to see the students hon-ored each year as they take this major step in their pro-gression. They have already seen the kids come a long way in a short time, and they are looking forward to seeing how far the students’ dedication and persistence will take them.
“Work ethic, integrity, and diligence are rewarded with AMS National Junior Honor Society. These students are cer-tainly off to great places and on the road to success,” said NJHS co-advisor Sherri Watson.
The following students were inducted at the ceremony. Congratulations to all NJHS inductees.
• Class of 2021 — Emily Adamiak, Zachary Amero, Samantha Anusauskas, Brian Bailey, Lukas Balestracci, Maeve Cahill, Thomas Cowden, Alysha Creelman, Mia DelloStritto, Ashley Deneault, Reece Dupont, Emily Dupuis, Grace Foulkrod, Adam Fuller, Rachel Gervais, Trey Glodis, Grace Griffin, Kaitlyn Jess, Audrey Johnson, Kieran Keaney, Brooke Laplante, Drew Lemansky, Julia Matthew, Matt McGill, Emma McGrillen, Emily Mulone, Amelia Nelson, Connor Nordman, Eric Paine, Ethan Petrie, Zoe Picard, Emma Scheible, Samantha Stokes, Isabella Therrien, Emily Turcotte, Rachel Ullstrom, Isabella Vangos,
Katelynn Wales, Emma Wentworth, Aaron Zheng.
• Class of 2020 — Grace Beauregard, Julia Benvenuti, Cameron Bolduc, Trevor Callahan, Angelina DiCarlo, Caitlyn Farrell, Abigail Frost, Emma Ganley, Carly Hayes, Amanda Healey, Liberty Kibbitt, Katelyn Lepard, Tom Messina, Kayla Nordman, Haley Norris, Ava Novakoski, Victoria Robichaud, Danielle Schmeling, Alli Schoenfeldt, Meghan Sjogren, Alexis Strozina, Rezwana Uddin, Elyse Whittemore, Julia Zona.
Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909-4140, or by e-mail at [email protected].
AMScontinued from page 1
Kevin Flanders photo
Students are honored during the Jan. 22 induction ceremony.
• The Auburn news • 5 Friday, January 29, 2016
LEARNING
Each year, all town depart-ments submit an overview of their accomplishments from the prior calendar year, with these reports being due to Town Hall in late January. These reports are then includ-ed in the Annual Town Report, a copy of which is available at the May Annual Town Meeting.
As we finalize this year’s submission for the Auburn Public Schools, it is with great pride that I read these over-views. Cumulatively, they
paint a powerful picture of the strides we are making and the direction in which we are heading. Among the many accomplishments were the major transitions that took place in the summer of 2015 — opening a new school, closing two schools and transferring others to the remaining build-ings. Beyond that, though, additional incredible forward
progress took place so I encour-age you to read that report once it is published this May. I thank, once again, the entire Auburn community for its ongoing support and likewise thank the entire APS Team for their unwavering dedication to excellence. The children of Auburn are indeed the bene-ficiaries of our collaborative efforts … thank you!
While admittedly loving these warmer than expected
temperatures, this being New England, though, we know that the cold, wind, sleet and snow cannot be far behind, although the long-range forecast sug-gests that we may only receive small intermittent amounts of snow in the next couple of weeks. As with every decision I make as Superintendent of the Auburn Public Schools, the decision to delay, cancel or even call for an early release of school is based upon what I believe is in the best interest of our students. My decision to close or delay school is made with the utmost care as student safety is paramount.
As noted on the website of the Auburn Public Schools under the “Parents” tab found along the top navigation bar, sever-al factors are carefully consid-ered in my decision-making process. Those include road
conditions throughout town for the safe passage of buses but also student drivers; the exist-ing accumulation of snow and/or ice; the rate and expected duration of this precipitation; meteorologists’ weather pre-dictions; sidewalk conditions; and school facility conditions including electricity, heat and parking lot conditions. Finally, I consult other local superin-tendents and share informa-tion with them.
Just as a reminder to all parents and caregivers, once again we will utilize the One Call Now automated calling system to notify our students’ families as well as posting it on the website of the Auburn Public Schools, www.auburn.k12.ma.us. School delays and cancellations will also be announced on the following television stations: Channel
4, Channel 5, Channel 7, and Channel 25. My goal is always to try to do this as early in the morning as possible, usually between 5:30 and 6 a.m.
Being a true New Englander and enjoying each of the sea-sons for its unique character-istics, there is a part of me that hopes that some snow will come our way for the enjoy-ment of ski and snowboard enthusiasts, ice fishermen and just for childhood playful fun, but there’s one caveat: let’s have it happen on weekends only!
To contact me to share an idea, a concern or to ask a question, I can be reached at 508-832-7755 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued interest in and support of the Auburn Public Schools!
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Assumption CollegeWORCESTER — Recognizing
outstanding student academ-ic achievement, Assumption College has named 509 students to the undergraduate Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester.
To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-cred-it semester. The Dean’s List is announced twice every academ-ic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester.
Nicolas Berthiaume, of Auburn, a member of the Class of 2019
Julie Carpino, of Auburn, a member of the Class of 2019
Ryan Dalli, of Auburn, a mem-ber of the Class of 2018
Lyndsey Gabrielian, of Auburn, a member of the Class of 2018
Casey Gurlitz, of Auburn, a member of the Class of 2019
Allison Juneau, of Auburn, a member of the Class of 2016
Lia Samra, of Auburn, a mem-ber of the Class of 2017
Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD — Olivia Gaumond, of Auburn, has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2015. Gaumond is working toward a degree in Criminal Justice.
Framingham State University
FRAMINGHAM — The fol-lowing local Framingham State University students were named to the Dean’s List or the President’s list for the Fall 2015
semester:• Samantha Anderson, of
Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Jaime Bailey, of Auburn, was placed on the President’s List.
• Aymee Beaudoin, of Auburn, was placed on the President’s List.
• Samantha Benoit, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Brianna Benvenuti, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Sean Garand, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Kellie Guittarr, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Kassandra Jermyn, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Matthew Krikorian, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Michael Lavin, of Auburn, was placed on the President’s List.
• Margaret Looney, of Auburn, was placed on the President’s List.
• Lauren Papandrea, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Timothy Powers, of Auburn, was placed on the Dean’s List.
• Robert Sivret, of Auburn, was placed on the President’s List
Hofstra UniversityHEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Joanne
Norris, of Auburn, achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2015 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List.
Springfield CollegeSPRINGFIELD — Springfield
College has named the following area students to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2015 term.
Marcus Backlin of Auburn. Backlin is studying Athletic Training.
Paige Laperle of Auburn. Laperle is studying Athletic
Training.Christopher Brodeur of
Auburn. Brodeur is studying Health Science/Pre-Physician Assistant.
Tayla Foulkrod of Auburn. Foulkrod is studying Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy.
Roshan Valipour of Auburn. Valipour is studying Rehabilitation and Disability Studies.
University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that 4,986 undergraduates have qualified for the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, other states and 18 countries.
The following students from your area were named to the Dean’s List:
Alison Paige Morrow, of Auburn
Amber M. Abderrazzaq, of Auburn
Danielle R. Harris, of Auburn
Becker CollegeWORCESTER — The dean’s
list recognizes all full-time stu-dents (24 or more credit hours earned for the academic year; 12 minimum each semester September through May) whose term grade point average is 3.50 or higher with no grade below a B- and no incomplete (I) or with-drawal/failing (WF) grades.
Devin Edes, of AuburnHannah Lloyd, of AuburnCourtney Moen, of Auburn
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The Top 10 List: Part 2
Last week, I had so much to say, it couldn’t fit in one column!
Luckily, this piece runs every week, so I apol-ogize for the “To Be Continued” nature of last week’s entry, but for those of who were waiting so patiently for the epic conclusion of my Top 10 list, here is the final part — numbers 5 through
1 of the Top 10 things I have learned in my 10 years in the jour-nalism business. Enjoy — and if you missed last week’s half of the list, check it out online at www.508local.
com (or www.860local.com for our Connecticut readers)!
5. Don’t Expect Things to Be Handed To You — We live in an interesting time. There is a generation of kids coming up that somehow feel entitled to the same benefits of employment as people who have worked the same job for years and years. I won’t get into my politics here, but I’ve always found that if you want something in life, work hard for it. Pay your dues and earn it. With time, your effort will be rewarded. Don’t expect things to be handed to you right off the bat.
4. Be Ready for the Monday Morning Quarterback — I’ll just say this to make my point. In the NFL, fans look back after a week-end of games, and especially after their team loses, they dissect everything the team did, and then tell everyone within earshot what they would have done to win the game, even thought they have no qualifications to be a professional coach on the sideline of an NFL game. Be ready for the Monday morning quarterbacks. Some criticism will be earned, some will not, but be ready regardless.
3. Always Be Willing To Do More, But Know Your Limits — This one goes hand-in-hand with number 5, and is in the same vein as “paying your dues,” but it’s important enough to repeat. As time has gone on, and I’ve gotten married and had kids, priorities shift. More gets added to your plate, and I’ve always wel-comed the challenge best I can. Admittedly, I do wish I could do more, and often wish there were more hours in the day to get more done, but especially to any young reporters out there, put in the extra work. It will be noticed.
2. You Can’t Make Everyone Happy — I learned this one early on. No matter what you do, you will not make everyone happy. Don’t try, for that path leads to madness. Believe in your vision, and do the best you can. The rest will take care of itself. You will always have your critics. The sooner you come to peace with that, the better your life will be!
1. Be the Duck — Perhaps the most important lesson I’ve learned so far. When I first started (I couldn’t have been a reporter for more than two months at the time), I wrote a story about a contentious issue. I wrote the story on a deadline night, and had as much information I could at the time, with not a lot of time to get it in, and I had every intention of following up the next week. When the story came out, one of the featured people in the story rushed in and laid into me pretty hard about how they were portrayed in the story, shaking my confidence. I had never been yelled at that way about a story. When the person left, I asked my editor at the time, Bruce, about what I should do. He could tell I was upset by the encounter.
“Be the duck,” he said simply. Huh? What does that mean?
“In this line of work, you have to have thick skin, you have to let criticism like that roll off your back like water on a duck. Be the duck.”
To this day, that remains the most import-ant lesson I pass down to all my reporters. It’s like an inevitable hurtle that always comes up at some point when criticism comes their way. I enjoy now being the guy that can say, “Be the duck,” and getting that confused look before telling them the story and sounding wise beyond my years.
And there you have it, my top 10 list of things I’ve learned in my 10 years in journalism. Of course, there are countless other lessons that I’ve learned, but most of them are either too boring or too routine to go into here. Needless to say, I’ve learned a lot, and probably still have much to learn. Stay tuned.
Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at [email protected].
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Many people are find-ing that they no longer need the large home or number of possessions that they have accumu-lated. When children grow up and leave home, buying a condominium where someone else cuts the grass and clears away the snow may become more appealing.
Of course, there are many steps that you need to take when transition-ing from a home full of belongings to a smaller, more manageable space. There are also many options to consider when selling your per-sonal property.
The first step is to decide which items you want to keep, deter-mine if any will be distributed to family members and evaluate what is left to be sold. There are a number of factors that will influ-ence your decision. If you are moving to Florida you may want to leave all of the brown furniture behind. Rattan furniture with light colored fabrics will fit in better there. With the cost of ship-ping, it might be better to buy a furnished condo or purchase new items when you arrive at your new home.
When you have decided what will be sold you need to deter-mine how to sell it all. Quality and quantity both matter. If there are just a few valuable pieces like antiques, gold jewelry, Sterling silver, coins and important col-lections we advise people to sell them at auction. If you have a large amount of items that aren’t antique an estate sale may be a better option. Almost anything can be sold at an estate sale, from bath towels to cars. Sometimes both methods are used with bet-ter items being sold at auction and the rest being offered at an estate sale. An estate sale com-pany will have a minimum value where it is profitable for them to run your sale though. If you
only have a few items, you may want to run a tag sale yourself or donate them.
Pricing items at an estate sale is more com-plicated than you might think. If you price things too low, you lose potential profit. If you price things too high, you have a lot of disappointed people come through and find you are left with a home full of remaining items. Running another sale the following week won’t draw as many buyers if you overprice items. You really have
only one chance to do it right.Prices can vary greatly between
locations. We’ve run sales throughout Massachusetts and in other New England states. Items will command a higher price in some areas than in others. If you are running your own yard sale or donating only a few items it might not make a big difference but it can be significant with an entire estate. If you are unsure whether an items is valuable you should get it appraised. You don’t want to find your item in a news-paper article showing that some-one bought something at a yard sale for $5 that’s worth $50,000.
The owner of a company who assists seniors who are relocat-ing, a realtor who often works with seniors who are downsizing and I are running presentations on downsizing. The “Thinking of downsizing?” seminar will take place at the Oxford Senior Center on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 12:30 p.m., and at the Paxton Senior Center on Wednesday Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. Hope to see some of you there!
Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Sales and Appraisal Services www.central-massauctions.com (508-612- 6111), [email protected].
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I always suggest when someone purchases a home to get a free ener-gy audit if it is supplied by their energy provider.
Many natural gas and electric providers require you to pay a fee in your monthly bill that covers the costs of these programs. If this is available to you, then I would start with the free audit which may also include many of these fixes being done for free or at a fraction of the cost. If it is not available, then here are five quick and inexpensive ways to decrease your energy bills.
1) Caulk and seal air leaks. Buy a can of Great Stuff and seal all pene-trations into you home from:
• Plumbing• Electric• Recessed Lights• Windows• Crawlspaces• Attics2) Hire a HVAC contractor to seal
and insulate all ductwork (forced hot air system) or insulate all heat supply lines (steam or forced hot water systems).
3) Get a programmable thermo-stat and ensure that you actually program it since surveys show that almost half the people do not actual-ly program their thermostats.
4) Replace all your light bulbs with either CFL or LED bulbs.
5) Reduce the temperate on your hot water heater to 120 degrees which could save as much as 6-10 percent on your heating bills.
James Black is a licensed realtor for A&M Real Estate Consultants at Keller Williams Realty. He may be reached at (508) 365-3532 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Along with a picture postcard land-scape, the New England winter brings with it an annual cold and flu season that can be as dreaded and brutal as a major nor’easter.
The flu season, which typically runs from December through March, affects one in five adults, who will contract the virus. By contrast, the average person will suffer two or four common colds this year, according to national statis-tics.
Whether you’re worried about catch-ing a cold or are fretting about the flu, there are alternatives to treating what ails you. From herbs and spices to baths and aromatherapy, the following infor-mation and strategies can be valuable weapons in the annual battle of the cold and flu bug.
***How Colds and Flu are Spread: Colds
are not caused by temperature or tem-perature changes. Despite what mother said, you can’t catch a cold by going out barefoot or without a hat! Cold and flu viruses are spread when an infected person releases germs in the air via coughing, sneezing and close contact. Cold and flu viruses can live for hours on surfaces such as telephones, desks, doorknobs, etc.
The flu is highly contagious as an infected person can spread flu germs a day before symptoms appear and can remain contagious for up to a week later. Studies show children with the flu virus can be contagious for over a week after onset. A person with a cold or flu is most contagious the first three days of infection, when the virus is most concentrated in nasal secretions. To pre-vent spreading the flu virus to co-work-ers and the public in general, the CDC recommends that people with flu stay
home for 24 hours after their fever breaks.
The single, most effective way to avoid contact with cold and flu viruses? Wash your hands. Wash them often and scrub with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. If washing isn’t practical, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol and rub into your hands until dry.
***The following remedies are effec-
tive “first step” treatments to cold and flu. Symptoms that last more than a few days or become severe should be checked by a physician’
• A hot bath can be a powerful cold chaser and in Chinese medicine very hot baths are used to “sweat” out a cold at its earliest stages. To kick up the detox power of a bath, add a few drops of eucalyptus, rosemary or thyme essen-tial oils to the water.
Note: Check with your doctor before taking a hot bath if you are pregnant, diabetic, have heart disease or other complications.
• Giving colds a two step punch with a double dose of ginger and lemon can relieve cold and flu symptoms. Adding ginger and lemon to a hot cup of tea not only soothes the throat, but gingers antimicrobial properties and lemon’s vitamin C help fight the bug. To break up mucus, add a pinch of cayenne pep-per to the hot tea.
• Or try this recipe from Food Network to relieve cold and flu ailments: Combine in a mug: the juice of half a lemon, a quarter size piece of fresh ginger, two teaspoons of honey, and 3/4 cup of boil-
ing water. Allow to steep for at least three minutes. Add dark rum if desired.
• It’s true that chicken broth can offer cold and flu sufferers relief, but did you know it’s the “bone broth” from the homemade brew that provides much of the healing power? Broth made from boiling bones
offers magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus and other trace minerals that are easily absorbable not always readily available.
• Whether you like it hot or cold, a compress applied to sinuses can relieve congestion quickly. A freeze pack (or bag of frozen vegetables) works as a cold pack on the sinus area to decrease symp-toms. Or, heat up a wet facecloth in the microwave (not to hot) and apply across the bridge of the nose for similar relief.
• While there’s no cure for the com-mon cold some foods appear to reduce susceptibility to catching colds, or at least reduce the severity of the symp-toms. Foods containing beta-carotene, vitamin C, and zinc have shown to have immune repairing and boosting proper-ties. Research suggests that zinc (which is in many over the counter products to
prevent colds) can work to reduce the duration and severity of a cold. But it is only effective if it’s started early, at the very first signs of illness.
• “Take two squares of chocolate and call me the morning.” may seem an unlikely prescription for cough relief, but research reveals dark chocolate can curb your cough. The secret is thero-bromine, an ingredient in chocolate. According to medical studies, therobro-mine is nearly one third more effec-tive in halting persistent coughs than codeine. Dark chocolate typically con-tains about 450 mg of therobromine per ounce. Some experts suggest two ounces of dark chocolate every four hours as an effective anti cough dose for adults. Just be aware chocolate contains caffeine.
• Did you know you can reach into the refrigerator to clear congestion? Apple juice and purple grape juice both have properties to help clear congestion and a runny nose. As a bonus dark grape juice is rich in tannins, which have been known to kill viruses.
• Hot foods may be the weapon to bat-tling mucus. Studies show foods such as chili peppers, horseradish and gar-
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Sunday, Jan. 31WEBSTER
St. Joseph School, 47 Whitcomb St., Webster, is hosting an Open House Sunday, Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. Featuring: Robotics Club Team presentation and spaghetti and meatballs dinner.
Thursday, Feb. 4SOUTHBRIDGE
DWC Paint Party, a fun night out! Are you looking for a mid-winter fun night out to chase away the cold weather doldrums? The Dudley Woman’s Club (DWC) will sponsor a wine glass Paint Party at 7 p.m., on Feb. 4, at Fins & Tales Restaurant, 858 Main St., Southbridge. $30 per person includes one wine glass, appetizers and supplies. A second glass is available for an additional $15 with advance order only. Cash bar. Seats will only be reserved with payment. Only 65 seats are available so don’t delay! Mail checks (payable to DWC) to DWC, P.O. Box 294, Dudley, MA 01571. Please include all guest names and email addresses to receive confirma-tion replies. Proceeds will be donated to the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Annual Art Show. Snow Date TBD. For more information, please e-mail [email protected]. Join us for an evening of good food, good friends and good painting fun!
Thursday, Feb. 11DUDLEY
On Feb. 11, the Dudley Woman’s Club will hold its fourth annual “Stew & the Story of Giving” meeting at The
Black Tavern, Center Road, Dudley at 6:30 p.m. A special evening awaits as we welcome representatives from the many of the charities we support to share a warm fire, savory stews and their stories of giving. Participants this year are DMS Caring Continues, New Hope, Wheels for Rachael and Alzheimer Support Group! Members willing to bring a stew/soup/bread/dessert/papergoods/etc. are asked to send an email to [email protected]. Members/guests are also asked to voluntarily “empty their clos-ets” by donating gently used clothing or accessories for Dress For Success. Dudley Woman’s Club is open to all women from Dudley and surrounding towns, and we welcome your atten-dance. Join us for this fun and warm evening, be our guest and discover what our Woman’s Club is all about. For more information please email For more information please send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit our website: DudleyWomansClub.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 17AUBURN
Democrats in Auburn will be hold-ing a caucus at the Lorraine Gleick Nordgren Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive, Auburn, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m., nine delegates and three alternates to the 2016 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The conven-tion will be held on Saturday, June 4, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell.
The caucus is open to all registered Democrats on or before Jan. 31, in Auburn, and the Democratic Committee welcomes participants. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women, and all ballots will be written and secret. Youth, minorities, and peo-ple with disabilities who are not elected as delegates or alternates may apply to be “add-on” delegates. The Auburn Senior Center is handicapped accessi-ble. Details on the rules can be found at www.massdems.org.
The Auburn Democratic Town Committee normally meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the LGN Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive, Auburn. For more information on the caucus or the committee please con-tact [email protected]. General information on the Convention or the Democratic Party please contact 617-939-0800 or [email protected].
Saturday, March 12AUBURN
Special Olympics Massachusetts — “Sports are the catalyst for greater social change.” Saturday, March 12, to Sunday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn High School and AMF Bowling. Come watch the games and join the fun or volunteer and sign up at https://soma.vsyshost.com/vsys/app/9W-9CGB79MEDXPC3R
Craft Fair — presented by Auburn Recreation and Culture, Saturday and Sunday March 12-13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn High School, 99 Auburn St., Auburn. Get you into the spirit of the Special Olympics Massachusetts Basketball games will be going on the Dr. Arthur Pappas Gymnasium throughout both days. Thank you for your support of Auburn Recreation and Culture Department. For information please call 508-832-7736 or email [email protected].
ONGOING EVENTS
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Christian 12 Step Program for Men and Women from 7-8:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Faith Baptist Church, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. Do you feel your life/relationships/habits are spinning out of control? A Christian 12 Step Program is the Key to Christ and Life providing Abundance, Blessing and Grace. Come as you are or please con-tact 508-832-5044, ext. 155 for more infor-mation.
Have a little one in the house? Looking to get out and do something? The Auburn Public Library may have just the thing for you. Mother Goose Story time is for children ages 6-15 months. It’s a great place for children and their grownups to listen to stories, share some nursery rhymes and have time to connect with others during musical free play. Mother Goose Story Time is held at the Auburn Public Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Please stop by and join us. If you need more information, you may call the library at 508-832-7790. We hope to see you there.
The Bay State Chapel meets at 6 p.m. every Saturday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 35 School St., Auburn. Everyone is invited. There will be child-care and refreshments at every service.
The Auburn Historical Museum at 41 South St. is open every Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free to see a variety of artifacts and memora-bilia concerning Auburn as far back as when it was known as the town of Ward. All are welcome to come. For more information contact Sari Bitticks at [email protected].
Divorced? Separated? You don’t have to go through it alone. Divorce Care is a support group that meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 207 at the Faith Baptist Church, 22 Faith Avenue, Auburn, providing practical support, recovery and hope. There is a volun-tary donation of $15. Childcare will be provided. Activities for K-high school occur at the same time. For more infor-mation, call 508-832-5044, ext. 321.
The Nipmuck Coin Collectors Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Senior Center, 323 Main St., behind the Oxford Town Hall. Everyone is welcome from long time collectors to those just start-ing to collect or maybe looking to pick up a new hobby. For more information about our club or coins in general, call Dick Lisi at 508-410-1332 or visit [email protected].
Open Story Time will be held at 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Auburn Public Library. No registration required. Please drop in. Open to all ages. For more information, call 508-832-7790.
Chuck wants boys in the 6th through 10th grades to join The Man Cave. The Man Cave is a boys’ group that meets from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays at the AYFS, 21 Pheasant Court, Auburn. This is where members will learn that peers their own age share similar concerns. Group members will be able to discuss ways to cope with their concerns as well as receive positive feedback. Each week will center around a particular topic for discussion. There is no cost to join. For more information, call Brandon Pare 508-832-5707, ext. 16 or Dan Secor 508-832-5707, ext. 14. Free food available.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by James J. Sweeney III to PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, dated May 31, 2012 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 49091, Page 11, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder , for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 p.m. on February 10, 2016, on the mort-gaged premises located at 12 Wyoma Drive, Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:All that certain parcel of land situated in Auburn, County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being designated and described as follows: Being situated on the northerly side of Wyoma Drive, formerly a part of Pakochoag Street, and being further bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake and nail on the northerly line of Wyoma Drive, which stake and nail is two hundred for-ty-two and 87/100 (242.87) feet East of a stone bound set on the north-erly line of Wyoma Drive; THENCE North 47 degrees 26’ 40’’ West by land now or formerly of Eatonhurst, Inc.0, one hundred (100.00) feet to a stake and nail; THENCE North 42 degrees 33’ 20’’ East by land now or formerly of Eatonhurst, Inc. one hun-dred (100.00) feet to a stake and nail; THENCE South 47 degrees 26’ 40’’ East by other land now or formerly of Eatonhurst, Inc. one hundred (100.00) feet to a stake and nail on the northerly line of Wyoma Drive; THENCE South 42 degrees 33’ 20’’ West by said north-erly line of Wyoma Drive, one hundred (100.00) feet to the point of beginning. Being the same property as conveyed from Diane L. Carroll and James J. Sweeney III to James J. Sweeney Ill, as described in Book 40571, Page 156, Dated 01/23/2007, Recorded 01/26/2007 in WORCESTER County Records.For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 40571, Page 156.These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other munic-ipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchas-er at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank 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 will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES,
P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201409-0980 - TEAJanuary 15, 2016January 22, 2016January 29, 2016
LEGAL NOTICEMORTGAGEE’S SALE
OF REAL ESTATEBy virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a cer-tain mortgage given by Moira Brennen
to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Mortgage Master, Inc., dated April 28, 2010 and recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 45725, Page 93 of which mortgage Bank of America, N.A. is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Master, Inc. to Bank of America NA dated July 24, 2014 recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 52638, Page 212, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 29 Marilyn Drive, Auburn, MA 01501 will be sold at a Public Auction at 2:00PM on February 12, 2016, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land, together with the buildings thereon, in Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts on the easterly side of Marilyn Drive, shown as Lot 29 on a plan of “Pinehurst” by A.N. Pond (not of record), Surveyor, dated May 4, 1937, said land being more particularly described as follows:BEGINNING at the Southwesterly corner of the premises herein con-veyed at a point in the Easterly line of Marilyn Drive as shown on said plan and at the Northwesterly corner of Lot 28 on said plan; THENCE Easterly by the northerly line of said Lot 28 on said plan, one hundred thirty three and eighteen hundredths (133.18) feet to a point at Lot 69 on said plan; THENCE Northeasterly by said Lot 69, sixty and one hundredth (60.01) feet to a point at Lot 30 on said plan; THENCE Northwesterly by said Lot 30 one hundred thirty three and sev-enty hundredth (133.70) feet to a point in the easterly line of Marilyn Drive; THENCE Southerly by the line of Marilyn Drive sixty (60) feet to the point of beginning. CONTAINING eight thousand six (8,006) square feet of land, more or less. Said premises are conveyed sub-ject to and together with any and all easements, rights of way, restric-tions and covenants of record as may be in force and applicable. For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 45725, Page 91.The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforce-able encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession.Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign writ-ten Memorandum of Sale upon accep-tance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attor-ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises con-tained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.Other terms to be announced at the sale.Bank of America, N.A.Korde & Associates, P.C. 321 Billerica Road Suite 210 Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100(978) 256-1500Brennen, Moira, 15-021378, January 15, 2016, January 22, 2016, January 29, 2016January 15, 2016January 22, 2016January 29, 2016
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by Regina M Bonofiglio and James W Bonofiglio to Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Sovereign Bank, dated December 15, 2009 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 45278, Page 173, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present hold-er by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), its successors and assigns, as nominee for Santander Bank, N.A., formerly known as Sovereign Bank to Santander Bank N.A. dated February 4, 2014 and recorded with said regis-try on May 30, 2014 at Book 52376 Page 258, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 p.m. on February 15, 2016, on the mortgaged premises located at 3 DEER TRACK ROAD, AUBURN, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:The land located in Auburn, Massachusetts, being Lot 14 on a plan of land entitled ‘’Definitive Plan, Town Line Acres, Auburn, Massachusetts’’ recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds at Plan Book 680, Plan 53; but specifically reserving the fee in the streets shown on said sub-division plan together with and subject to the right along with others enti-tled thereto to use said streets for all purposes customary in the Town of Auburn.For title, see deed dated December 18, 1997, recorded with said Registry of Deeds at Book 19451, Page 339.For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 19451, Page 339.These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other munic-ipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.
TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchas-er at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank 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 will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.
SANTANDER BANK, N.A. FOR-MERLY KNOWN AS SOVEREIGN
BANK, N.A. FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOVEREIGN BANK
Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES,
P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201509-0024 - PRPJanuary 22, 2016January 29, 2016February 5, 2016
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALEOF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Jodi A. Vrusho and Robert C. Vrusho, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated December 12, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 40360, Page 219, of which mort-gage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP dated October 4, 2011 and recorded with said registry on October 21, 2011 at Book 47995 Page
128 and by assignment from Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP to Vericrest Financial, Inc dated December 27, 2012 and recorded with said registry on December 31, 2012 at Book 50218 Page 290, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. on February 23, 2016, on the mortgaged premises located at 8 Washburn Road, Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and sin-gular the premises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:A certain parcel of land in Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, shown as Lot B on a plan entitled ‘’Plan of Land for Alfred E. Stillman and Paula L. Stillman’’ dated November 8, 1993, prepared by L. Hunter Greenwood, R.L.S. and recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 685, Plan 104, further bounded and described as follows:BEGINNING at an iron pipe on the southeasterly side line of Washburn Road at the most northwesterly corner of the Lot to be described, said point being also the most northeasterly cor-ner of land now or formerly of Maass;THENCE: North 41 degrees 12’ 30’’ East along the southeasterly sideline of Washburn Road a distance of 122.47 feet to the point of curvature (PC);THENCE: northeasterly by a rounding curve to the right having a radius of 10.00 feet, an arc distance of 12.92 feet to a point of tangency (PT) at the southwesterly sideline of Ridgewood Drive;THENCE: South 64 degrees 47’ 25’’ East along the southwesterly sideline of Ridgewood Drive a distance of 110.02 feet to an iron pipe at Lot A as shown on the above mentioned plan;THENCE: South 37 degrees 52’ 50’’ West along Lot A, a distance of 162.68 feet to an iron pipe at land now or for-merly of Maass;THENCE: North 48 degrees 47’ 30’’ West along land of said Maass a distance of 122.45 feet to the point of beginning.Being the same premises conveyed to us by Deed of Alfred E. Stillman and Paula L. Stillman dated March 26, 1996 and recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds at Book 17779, Page 52. For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 17779, Page 52.These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other munic-ipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchas-er at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank 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 will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. F/K/A
VERICREST FINANCIAL, INC. Present holder of said mortgage
By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES,
P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201208-1471 - PRPJanuary 29, 2016February 5, 2016February 12, 2016
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• The Auburn news • 9 Friday, January 29, 2016
ice tilts. An array of fish were caught like perch, pickerel and bass, but the catch of the day was a 39-inch, 16-pound north-ern pike taken on a jig stick pictured in this week’s photo. The unidentified angler took a few pictures of the huge fish, and quickly released it. Mass. Fish & Wildlife had stocked these northern pike many years ago and they did very well in Manchaug. This writer and many other anglers caught northern pike there for years. Unfortunately the Division abandoned the program stating that the success of the pike had little return rate at Manchaug. If they only knew! Anglers are hoping that the Division will reconsider the program and stock them in more than one
pond in coming years. Lake Manchaug would be a great start!
If I sound like I am repeating myself in reference to the pike program, I am! Anglers miss the great times catching these great game fish!
Although this writer rarely uses ice tilts for fishing, I did an awful lot of tilt fishing over my 70-plus years. The fishing regulations allowed an angler five tilts or four tilts and a jig stick. That regulation has been the same for more years than I can remember. After cutting numerous holes in the ice, the task of checking each hole for depth prior to fishing was the norm. Using a sounder (lead weight) to check the depth of water at each hole was import-ant as water depths changed at each hole. Placing a live shiner on the hook and lowering it
to a depth a few feet from the bottom on a couple of tilts, and placing the other baits at dif-ferent depths would provide a better coverage of feeding fish. As the fishing action picked up at one hole we would check the others and place them to the same depth as the active hole. We also would move tilts that had little or no action, by cutting new holes in different areas. Constantly checking idle fishing tilts, we would find that the shiner was missing and would attach a new one. In a very short time the fish would return and send the tilts flag waving in the air, signaling a bite. In today’s world anglers are using power bait to catch trout and are also using elec-tronics to locate fish.
If action was slow, constantly cutting holes and using a jig stick, schools of yellow perch
were located and the action could become fast. A feeding school of perch often attract-ed larger fish like bass and pickerel. Suddenly, the heavy weight of a larger fish was felt, and the drag on the reel was screaming as the line emptied from the spool. The excite-ment from the weight of the large fish on the light jig stick provided the ultimate fishing experience. Using a small grub as bait or a small piece of worm was enough to catch the first perch. Removing an eye from the perch and placing it on the hook of a Swedish pimple lure often had yellow perch coming through the hole every min-ute. More than a dozen yellow perch were caught at one hole but when the action slowed cut-ting a new hole only feet away had you back into the school of perch. Placing a small shiner
on the hook for bait often had you catching bass and pickerel.
The Whitinsville Fish & Game Club will hold their annual derby this Saturday at 8 a.m.! The Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club will hold their annual ice fishing derby this Saturday also for members only. Gift certificates for the largest trout caught will be awarded. The club will be holding a great breakfast for anyone to come and enjoy. The kitchen com-mittee, chaired by Wilhelm Huber, never sends a person away hungry.
The Singletary Rod & Gun Club will open their club pond to members this Sunday, Jan. 31, and will serve a full break-fast starting at 6 a.m.
Take a kid fishing and keep them rods bending!
RALPH TRUEcontinued from page A2
Ice fishing rules this past week in the Valley
The Lorraine Gleick Nordgren Senior Center
Auburn Council on Aging4 Goddard Drive, Auburn508-832-7799www.auburnguide.com/pages/
– 3 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The mission of the Auburn Council on Aging is to link elder needs and resources by developing and/or coordi-nating services, community education and advocacy. The Auburn Council on Aging enhances the quality of life of Auburn’s senior population by assist-ing in identifying the needs of elders and making recommendations to the town manager on programs, services and policies that benefit and meet the needs of this demographic group. The Council recommends and assists in the coordination and implementation of a continuum of programs and services that are offered for elders, through the Lorraine Gleick Nordgren Senior Center.
UPCOMING EVENTSDROP-IN WEEKLY EXERCISE
CLASSESMondays: Muscle Building at 1 p.m.
$3 per classTuesdays: Yoga at 9 a.m. $3 per classWednesdays: Line Dancing at 10 a.m.
$3 per classThursdays: Strength & Balance at 10
a.m. $3 per classFridays: Pedaling Class at 10 a.m.
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATIONThe AARP TaxAide Program will pro-
vide income tax assistance and prepa-ration for low and moderate income persons at the Auburn Senior Center again this year. We have appointments on Mondays during tax season starting Feb. 1. Please call 508-832-7799 for an appointment.
MUFFINS AND MUSIC WITH THE GREENDALE MEN’S CHORUS
Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m.
VALENTINE FLOWER CLASS
MAKE A CUPID BOUQUETTuesday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. Come and
learn to make your own Valentine’s Day flowers. Class includes all materials to make you Special Cupid Arrangement. Please bring your own scissors. Sign up by Thursday, Feb. 4.
VALENTINE’S DAY CUPCAKE DECORATING
Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 12:30 p.m. Learn to decorate a cupcake or join us to eat one instead! Prizes will be given for the prettiest cupcake and for the most original. Program sponsored by Brookdale Eddy Pond East & West.
CARD MAKING CLASSTuesday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. Join us for
an afternoon of crafting your own hand-made cards for those special people in your life. Sponsored by Elderwood Home Care. Space is limited to 10 and advance sign up is required, please call 508-832-7799 to reserve your place.
MONDAY MOVIES AT 1 P.M.Feb. 1 – “He Named Me Mala”Feb. 8 – “Vacation”Feb. 15 – No movie, Center closed for
President’s DayFeb. 22 – “A Walk in the Woods”Feb. 22 – “Batkid Begins”
WEEKLY TECH CLINICWednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon.
The Clinic is your chance to ask any-thing at all about tech you use (or try to use) in your daily life. If you are having trouble with email, or questions about that “new-fangled” smart phone – bring it in and we will work with you to solve the issue or just make it work better for you.
Confused about your healthcare options? Call for a SHINE appointment.
Welcome our new SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) Counselor, Pat Morris. Pat will offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare and will be at the Center at least once a month. To make an appointment with Pat call the Senior Center at 508-832-7799.
TOWN CLERK SERVICES OFFERED AT THE AUBURN SENIOR CENTER
Services of the Town Clerk’s office
are offered the third Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon. Notary service, Voter registrations, dog regis-trations or anything that we can do to help. The Notary fee is $1 per signature.
AUBURN TRAVELERS FASCA: AUBURN SENIOR CENTER TRIPS
Come and join us, 21 years and older, from any town. Office open every day the Center is open, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gift certificates available for any trip. Checks made out to FASCA. Deposits of $10 for day trips. Deposits of $50 for multi day trips unless noted more need-ed. Call us at 508-832-7799 or e-mail us at [email protected] any time of day. Contact Lynne Guittar or Rich Hedin.
• Feb. 20 to March 6: Daytona Beach Florida. Yankee Bus line to Ocean Walk Resort Condominiums. Stay and enjoy the weather and fun in the sun. Call for pricing.
• Wednesday, March 16: Boston Flower Show and lunch at Maggiano’s. Come view the flower displays and have a five-course lunch in Boston. Cost $89.
• Tuesday, April 12: Daffodil Days Tour with lunch at the Pier. Blithewold Mansion for Daffodil Days and lunch at the Newports Pier. Choice of meal. Cost $85.
• Tuesday, April 5: Foxwoods. Bus and casino package. Cost $25.
• Wednesday, April 13: Newport Playhouse, “One Slight Hitch.” Buffet
meal, play, and desert with Cabaret. Cost $91.
• Tuesday, April 19: Moulin Rouge Meets Massachusetts. PG rated. L’Opers Rouge show at Lantana’s Randolph’s. Sit down meal of chicken parm. Cost $91.
• April 26-29 (Tuesday-Friday): Victorian Cape May four days, three nights, six meals. Sight seeing many places. Full time tour guide and trip insurance. Cost $700 double, $900 single, $680 triple, per person.
• Tuesday, May 3: Foxwoods. Bus and Casino package. Cost $25.
• Wednesday, May 18: Elton John and Billy Joel Ultimate Tribute Show, lunch and show at Luciano’s Lake Pearl. Cost $91.
• Monday, May 23: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Tour of museum, lunch at Venezia Restaurant at Boston’s waterfront. Cost $83.
• Tuesday, June 7: Foxwoods. Bus and Casino package. Cost $25.
• Wednesday, June 8: Mystery Trip (last of two for the year, other one is in September). Come join us, take a chance and be surprised! Fills up fast, sign up now! Cost $70.
• June 14-20: South Dakota, Black Hills and Badlands. Seven days travel with Collett Tours. Wait list only.
• Thursday, June 23: Highway Men and Queens of Country. Dinner and show at Venus DeMilo’s. Meal choice. Cost $91.
• Aug 17-18: Saratoga and Lake George. Two days, two meals. Reserved grand seats at Saratoga Race Course. Full time tour escort, trip insurance. Visit Haven Oaks Horse Farm, Saratoga Springs, Queensbury Hotel. Cost $309 double, $400 single, $295 triple per person.
• Sept. 28-Oct. 7: Canadian Maritimes Cruise (10 days total). Motor coach to Montreal, two days. Ncl Dawn Cruise from Quebec down to Boston. Multi cabins choices and prices.
• Oct. 28-Nov. 11: Autumn Repositioning Cruise (15 days total). Boston to New Orleans. Stop in seven different ports of call. Motor coach from Boston - Ncl Dawn - full time tour escort - tour of New Orleans with lunch at court of two sisters. Airfare from New Orleans. Multi cabins choices and pric-es.
SENIOR SCENE
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Amanda Bylund of Auburn has been named to its Dean’s List for Fall 2015.
Norwich UniversityNORTHFIELD, Vt. — The following
students from your readership area have been recognized on the dean’s list at Norwich University for the fall 2015 semester:
Matthew Robert Blais, of AuburnTyler Adam Simmons, of Auburn
Saint Michael’s CollegeCOLCHESTER, Vt. — The following
local students were named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the
Fall 2015 semester.• Mary J. Gannon, a Senior Spanish
& French major who is the daughter of John and Kathleen Gannon of Auburn and a graduate of Auburn High School.
Fitchburg State UniversityFITCHBURG — Fitchburg State
University recently announced local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester.
Auburn: Kaitlyn M. Banks, Julie A. Cove, Nicholas J. D’Acri, Sarah M. Gardner, Dominique A. Jose, Kyle A. Langer, Jonathan M. Luks, Jennifer L. Van Winkle
Auburn Public SchoolsAUBURN — The Auburn Public
Schools will hold Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Registration at Auburn High School on Wednesday,
Feb. 10. Children are eligible to register for:
• Kindergarten Registration — Kindergarten if they will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016.
• Auburn Preschool Registration — Children turning 3 years of age by Sept. 1, 2016, are eligible for our 3-year-old program. Four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), 9-11:30 a.m.
Children turning 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2016 are eligible for either 5 half or 5 full days.
Five Days (M/T/W/TH/F): 12:15-2:45 p.m.
Five Days (M/T/W/TH/F): 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Registration for our preschool pro-gram does not guarantee enrollment.
Preschool enrollment determinations will be made following the screening of each student.
Registration will be held between the hours of 8 to 11:30 a.m., 1-3 p.m. and again from 4:30-7 p.m. Parents whose
children will attend either Bryn Mawr or Pakachoag School should register.
Parents must bring the child’s birth certificate, 2 proofs of residency, and immunization records. Children do not need to attend the registration.
Children’s Programming at the Auburn Public Library
• Color Me a Story is a 20 minute weekly drop-in activity for children 5 years and younger. We will read a story and color a related picture. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room. No registration required. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. No registration required.
• Family Game Night is a month-ly program for families to come and play board games together. First Thursday of the month at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. No registration required.
EDUCATION NOTEBOOKNOTEBOOKcontinued from page A5
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SPORTS
AUBURN — On Monday night, Jan. 25, the Auburn High girls’ varsity bas-ketball team got one step closer to auto-matically qualifying for the Central Mass. Division 2 district tournament when they defeated Grafton High, 49-45. The win propelled the Rockets’ record
to 9-4, and 10-plus wins is what’s needed for inclusion into the postseason.
With the score deadlocked at 45-45 with 36 seconds to play, Hanna Harris (8 points) knocked down a foul line jump shot to give Auburn a two-point lead. Then, after the Indians missed a
3-pointer, Jess Clifford finished a layup down the other end of the court on an assist from Emily Sarkisian (18 points, 16 in the second half).
The Rockets have enjoyed a sev-en-game winning streak — and haven’t lost in 2016 — after starting the season
2-4. Their first chance at qualifying for the districts is Jan. 27 versus Wayland High — after press time — with anoth-er home opportunity Jan. 29 versus Oxford High at 7 p.m.
Rockets beat Grafton late, inch closer to postseason berth
Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www.SeligerPhotography.com
Auburn’s Hanna Harris releases a midrange jump shot versus Grafton.
Elizabeth Anusauskas of Auburn shoots over a Grafton defender in the Rockets’ victory.
Brianna Courteau of Auburn fights through traffic provided by the Grafton defense and takes a shot toward the rim.
Auburn’s Kileigh Hynes keeps her eyes on the basket after shooting a jumper.
Colleen Cutting of Auburn gets by the Grafton defense while floating through the lane.
Auburn’s Emily Sarkisian wrestles the ball away from her Grafton counterpart.
NORTHBRIDGE — The Field House at Northbridge High hosted the Auburn High boys’ and girls’ indoor track and field teams on Wednesday, Jan. 20 for the final time in the 2015-16 regular season. The Rockets are now set to take part in the postseason, which includes district, state divisional and All-State meets. But first up is the Southern Worcester County League championship on Jan. 27, after press time.
Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www.SeligerPhotography.com
The Auburn High girls’ and boys’ indoor track and field teams visited Northbridge High’s Field House last Wednesday, Jan. 20, to finish up their regular season schedule.
Auburn boys’ and girls’ track teams finish regular season as postseason awaits
BY NICK ETHIERSPORTS STAFF WRITER
CHARLTON — The Blackstone Valley Tech boys’ varsity basketball team did the bulk of its work — both offensively and defen-sively — inside the paint, which worked wonders ver-sus Bay Path Regional on Friday night, Jan. 22. The Minutemen countered with eight made 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough as the Beavers won the contest, 59-49.
“We win games on defense with steals and with the big guy cleaning up every-thing around the glass,” said Valley Tech head coach James Kahler.
The “big guy” is 6-foot-9 Antonio Sullo, who scored 14 points, pulled down 13 rebounds and swatted away 6 blocks, all in limited minutes because of foul trouble. The
Beavers won the rebounding battle, 42-35, mostly because of Sullo’s work.
But Sullo hit the bench early in the third quarter with his third foul, and Bay Path turned a 31-24 halftime deficit into a 38-37 advantage. The Minutemen’s Andrew Cotton scored a game-high 21 points on seven 3-point-ers, and two came just before halftime to give Bay Path some much-needed momen-tum. Another Cotton trey then accounted for the afore-mentioned 38-37 lead.
“During that stretch when we made that comeback I think they did a really good job of looking for each other, moving the basketball and finding the open man,” explained Bay Path head coach Al Greenough.
That open man happened to be Cotton.
“If he gets it going and given some room he can really put up some numbers quickly,” said Greenough of his 3-point prowess. “That was huge to get us back into the game.”
Kahler said that Bay Path’s strong shooting and Sullo’s foul trouble accounted for the losing of the lead.
“The way we run our zone is we hang [Sullo] out there and it extends, but we can’t do that when he’s not in the game and they buried four 3-pointers because of it,” he said.
Valley Tech respond-ed nicely, though, closing the quarter on a 10-0 run to lead, 47-38, entering the final frame.
“We responded with some high energy, got some quick steals for some easy buck-ets,” Kahler said. “It got us back up and going.”
The Beavers’ Allen Turner was the sparkplug during the run, as he scored 6 of his 14 points in the third quarter.
“I thought Allen Turner was excellent tonight,” Kahler said. “He was all over the place, on the floor [and] he does a good job attacking the hoop.”
The 10-0 run turned into a 16-0 spurt, bridged between the third and fourth quar-ters. That made the score 53-38 in BVT’s favor, which essentially sealed the deal.
“We usually have one quar-ter where we just let up a little bit, and that cost us,” Greenough said.
The Beavers are now 5-4 and will try mightily to finish 10-10 or better, which would qualify them for the Central Mass. Division 4 district tournament.
“You can beat anybody and anybody can beat you in the CAL,” Kahler said of play within the Colonial Athletic League and just how tough the second half of the regular season will be.
Bay Path, which dropped to 6-7, will face a similar strug-gle as they fight for .500 or better as well for inclusion into the same Central Mass. D4 district tournament.
“We’ve got to move for-ward, we’ve got seven games left,” Greenough said. “Pretty much every team we’re going to play is going to be a dis-trict basketball team, so it’s going to take some really good basketball over the last few weeks to get it done.”
For Greenough, the good basketball occurs when the Minutemen play a team-first philosophy.
“Our team is built on team play and the kids know it,” he said. “When they take their time, they move the ball around, they look for the open man, they play as a team [and] we’re a better offensive team. Sometimes when they try to do too much individually they play a lit-tle bit too fast. That really affects our offense. There are times when these guys look really, really good. For us, it’s just a matter of focus.”
Aside from Cotton’s 21 points, the scoring was bal-anced. No one else finished in double figures, as Joe Starr netted 9 points.
• The Auburn news • 11 Friday, January 29, 2016
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Interior presence boosts Beavers past Bay Path, 59-49
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Bay Path’s Joe Starr dishes a no-look pass to his right versus Blackstone Valley Tech.
Blackstone Valley Tech’s Brian Dambra calls out a play from the point guard position versus Bay Path.
Cory Powers of Bay Path gets inside the paint on a drive past the Blackstone Valley Tech defense.
Bay Path’s Tucker Hetherman launches a deep shot versus Blackstone Valley Tech.
SPORTS BRIEFSAuburn High School in need of spring
season coachesAuburn High School is in need of coaches for their
spring athletic program listed below:Baseball — Head Coach, Assistant Coach, JV CoachSoftball — Head Coach, Assistant Coach, JV CoachBoys’ Lacrosse — JV CoachGirls’ Lacrosse — JV CoachBoys’ Track — Head Coach, Assistant CoachGirls’ Track — Head Coach, Assistant CoachGirls’ Golf — Head CoachBoys’ Tennis — Head CoachGirls’ Tennis — Head CoachIf anyone is interested in applying for one of these
stipendiary positions, please send a letter of interest by the Feb. 1 deadline listing the reasons you qualify to: Mr. Brian Davis, Athletic Director Auburn High School, 99 Auburn Street, Auburn, MA 01501. The email address to reach Mr. Davis is [email protected].
FLEXcon Senior Babe Ruth team looking to recruit new players
The FLEXcon Senior Babe Ruth baseball team is look-ing to recruit some players. All eligible players must be between the ages 16-19 to play competitive summer league baseball. All players from neighboring towns are eligible, no restrictions. FLEXcon is looking to repeat as regular season champs as the number one seed. The squad has eight returning eligible players and are look-ing to rebuild for another championship run. Players can call Kregg Fritze at (508) 868-4969 or Joel Hart at (508) 864-9709 for any additional questions.
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Bay Path students enjoying experimenting with robotics
robots and the software needed to program them. The human-oid robots will be used for all grade levels.
“It’s in line with all the STEM stuff, which is a really big push right now,” said Instructor Chris Hickman. “The idea of the science and engineer-ing. … My biggest thing for robotics is that we do a lot of programming on computers. We’re in this perfect environ-ment where the program will work day after day. Robots – there’s a lot of environmental factors that go into it, which there aren’t inside a computer when creating a video game or something like that. It’s a little more real world programming
for them, outside of a virtual environment in their comput-er.”
In other words, the robots help students see their pro-grams come to life in the real world. So far, the students have been just getting used to NAO. But they have already creat-ed some interesting programs, including different dances and face recognition.
“We’ve been playing around with how they work,” said senior Devon Hawley. “We’re trying to pick at everything they do and see what we can do with it. They’ll get more advanced in the future. We can put them in a soccer competi-tion, automated by themselves, where they don’t need a con-troller — they can solve every-thing on their own. My favor-ite part is people’s reaction to
seeing the robot do something new. We all made different pro-grams.”
Fellow senior Greg Lauzon has also enjoyed working with the robots and looks forward to continuing to work with robots in the future. The unpredict-ability and advanced technol-ogy involved in programming NAO is what has kept him interested.
“We’ve learned so many things,” he continued. “We can make them search for certain things. He came with a ball. We made it so the NAO would search for the red ball, via the color. Whenever it saw some-thing red it would follow it. We used its movements, trying to make it balance on one foot. He has 25 degrees of freedom – more mobility than a robot with two degrees. I just like
playing with the robots. You never know what’s going to happen. I tried to make him dance. It didn’t work out very well but it was fun seeing it try to run the program. It gets through more each time. I’m getting somewhere at least.”
Aside from being a fun way to explore programming skills, Hickman said he feels that introducing the students to robotics is very important.
Said Hickman: “There’s a lot of career opportunities for it. There’s a lot of college degree programs for robotics. One of the biggest thing is the mili-tary, which is huge in robot-ics. When we originally start-ed doing research, we read that Google bought 15 robot-ics companies in one year. Massachusetts is one of the big-gest robotics industries in the
country. It also gets students up out of their seats, too, which is big. We spend a lot of time in shop in front of a computer. It’s nice to have a different envi-ronment for them.”
Bay Path currently has an after-school robotics program where students create robots that compete in a national Battle Bots competition. With the introduction of the three NAO robots, Hickman is hop-ing that a few students will get involved and take humanoid robots to the same level, com-peting in autonomous robot competitions next year.
Olivia Richman can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by e-mail at [email protected].
ROBOTScontinued from page 1
Students honored for completing month-long novel project
the flexibility of the proj-ect and where it took them in their writing journeys.
“In school, we have set assignments, where we have a topic and have to write about that. But for this, I could go whatev-er direction I wanted to, and I got to take control over what I was writing,” said eighth grader Jess Barrell, who was inspired to write her story by her grandfather and his ser-vice in two wars.
Added eighth grader Trevor Callahan, “My favorite part about writ-ing a novel was meet-ing the characters and watching them jump to life. Most of the charac-ters I made were also based on people around me and even family mem-bers.”
For AMS teachers, it
was a thrill to see the stu-dents explore their pas-sion for writing through a challenging and engag-ing project. Their hope is for the students to use this experience to hone their skills as they pre-pare to enter high school.
“We wanted writing to have a very powerful presence in their lives, and the goal now is to continue supporting them as they move on to editing,” said AMS teach-er Erika Bushe.
For more information about National Novel Writing Month, visit www.nanowrimo.org.
Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909-4140, or by e-mail at [email protected].
WRITINGcontinued from page 1
Special Olympics ‘a great community event’
confidence and build positive self-im-ages at Special Olympics events, which they in turn take with them into their homes, classrooms, jobs, and commu-nities.
For the seventh year, Auburn will host the Special Olympics Massachusetts basketball event at AHS. Several town officials come together each year to make the event a success, including Superintendent of Schools Maryellen Brunelle and Town Manager Julie Jacobson. It requires strong collabora-tion over many months to provide the
best experience possible to participants, and Auburn officials are always up for the challenge.
Last year, the Auburn Webster Lodge of Elks served over 500 hot lunches on both days to the athletes, coaches and volunteers. Additionally, the opening ceremony included Auburn Post 279, as well as Sen. Michael Moore and State Rep. Paul Frost as guest speakers.
This year’s event will likely be just as impressive, with involvement from students and scouting groups expect-ed, as well as appearances from local and regional leaders. The event also includes a craft fair that always fea-tures an impressive turnout of crafters and vendors. Many of them represent
local organizations providing informa-tion or support services to people with disabilities.
“The Special Olympics is a wonderful event that we are honored and thrilled to host again this year,” Jacobson said. “It is a great community event, and the craft fair is held at the same time, providing an opportunity for attendees to browse and shop in between games.”
For many of the athletes, the event will be one of their first experiences competing on a team in a game envi-ronment. The smiles that light up their faces each year make every minute of preparation well worth it for organiz-ers.
The event will also include a bowling
component at AMF Bowling. For more information about the program, or to register for a table at the craft fair, call 508-832-7736. You can also send an email to [email protected].
Established in 1971, Special Olympics Massachusetts gives more than 13,000 athletes a chance to play each year at dozens of events across the state. For more information about the organiza-tion and its programs, visit www.spe-cialolympicsma.org.
Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909-4140, or by e-mail at [email protected].
SPECIAL OLYMPICScontinued from page 1
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Seventh and eighth grad-ers at Auburn Middle School recently completed novels in a single month.
College courses giving Bay Path students early advantage
the courses, letting Bay Path staff know that there was definitely a desire to take the college courses, despite being after-school and a bit tougher than high school-level courses on the subject mat-ters.
Every student who took the cours-es passed, earning their college credit. Many of the students did “very well.” Some students who enrolled in the col-
lege course withdrew after finding out it wasn’t for them, a choice that Cormier also respected.
“It’s outstanding that they want to challenge themselves,” she continued. “That’s to their credit. It’s a great head start for college and also saves their families some money. It also helps many students see if they are interested in college. As a vocational student, they have a vast amount of options after graduation.”
Because of the high demand, Bay Path offered more than twice the amount of
courses this year. All of the courses had more than enough students interested in taking them.
To take the course, students must take the Accuplacer Test, which was held on Dec. 15. The test helped staff find out if the students were at a level that qualified them for the courses. The staff also looked into the students’ over-all grades at Bay Path, their attendance and discipline records, as well as taking teacher recommendations into consid-eration.
The three QCC courses were com-
pletely free to families, the only cost being the textbooks. The free three col-lege credits save money down the road. The AeroVenture aviation course was also “considerably reduced.” Students interested in the course also received a $200 scholarship towards the course from the Bay Path Foundation.
Olivia Richman can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by e-mail at [email protected].
CLASSEScontinued from page 1
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If someone told me they forgot to eat a meal I would have laughed and told them they were insane. Who forgets to eat? I sure never did. But as a working mom… I have quite literally forgotten to eat. However, just because I missed a meal does not mean I forgot how much I love food. Every person has their vice. For me, it is food. I am not even one who craves sugars, sweets, candy, cakes, etc. I quite literally crave the good stuff. I crave savory roasted vegetables, succu-lent steamed shellfish, lightly seasoned rare meat when the juices flow out in that first cut after coming off the grill, fresh sushi, perfectly aged sharp cheese paired with a beautiful dry wine…
We tend to think that if we want to lose weight and be healthy we have to compromise flavor and eat like a bird. Today we will discuss meal planning. First, find a method that works for you and keep it simple. For me, I am not a morning eater. I want my coffee and I am good until lunch. But by lunch I’m hungry and looking for something quick. Quick usually turns to carb over load. If you are like me and you know that convenience becomes a dirty
habit try to plan ahead. I have taken those snack size baggies and filled them up with healthy perfect portion sized snacks. It takes about 20 minutes to pre-pare and make things much easier the rest of the week (especially if you have kids!). I have little bags of pretzels, rai-sins, almonds, crackers, peanuts, etc… and in the refrigerator I keep easily accessible snacks right at eye level and the dairy drawer I keep yogurts and cheese sticks. Right below that I have baby carrots ready to grab and go. And in the fruit drawer I keep clementines, apples, and anything else that we have that week. If you get to the point of look-ing for something before you starve to death you now have a few choices to nosh on while you prepare something a bit healthier.
Another thing to consider is planning your weeks meals ahead of time. This way you aren’t turning to the take out menu when you get home and real-ize not only do you not have anything planned, but you are too tired to cook. Planning ahead of time is eliminating the chance to fail.
While grocery shopping try to stay
towards the perimeter of the store. This tends to be where the freshest foods are. The dairy, produce, meats, fish, fresh breads, etc. The center aisles and end-caps are where the boxed and canned items are. Many of these items are full of sugar, sodium, and tons of preserva-tives. You can’t go wrong eating fresh and clean.
As always, take what you want from what we discuss as advice or informa-tion, share with me your favorite tip or recipe and join me on our next edition of “Mom in Motion”.
This weeks recipe:
3 INGREDIENT COOKIES!
1 c nut butter of your choice (my kids like the classic peanut butter
1 c sweetener of your choice (the orig-inal was 1 c sugar, but I have actually modified it down to 1/2 c coconut sugar then added in a touch of vanilla extract)
1 eggOptional add in; nuts, dried fruit, oat-
meal, protein powder, etc. (play around with the recipe until you find a combi-
nation that works for you)Roll into balls and bake at 350 for
about 10 minutes (give or take)
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(NAPS)Many Americans think they need to worry about skin protection only when they
are outside. However, according to the International Window Film Association (IWFA), the harmful UV rays that people are concerned about while outdoors can also penetrate into homes, with the possibility of causing damage.
Typical windows block as little as 25 percent of UV rays which, if left unchecked, can cause extensive damage to the skin, including premature aging, wrinkles and even skin cancer. Additionally, the UV rays may accelerate the fading of furniture, flooring and other décor.
Fortunately, professionally installed window film may act as a powerful defense against these problems, by blocking up to 99 percent of the UV rays.
Installing window film can also have a positive affect on energy costs, because it can help regulate room temperatures, thus lowering energy bills during warm and, in some cases, even cold weather.
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Every year in the U.S., FEMA reports, about 100 disas-ters, natural and man-made, occur—but there are steps you can take to protect your family and finances if any ever occurs to you.
These seven hints can help:
BEFORE A DISASTER
1. Develop a family com-munications plan. Everyone should know whom to reach and how.
2. Make an emergency kit. It should include enough food, water and other supplies to last at least 72 hours. Pack a flashlight, battery-operated radio and enough batteries for both. Include a supply of any medications you take. Have cash on hand.
3. Sign up for emergen-cy alerts with the weather ser-vice.
AFTER A DISASTER
4. If you’ve been evacuat-ed from your home, inspect it before re-entering. Walk care-fully around the outside and check for loose power lines, gas leaks and structural damage.
5. Do not enter if:• You smell gas.• Floodwaters remain
around the building.• Your home was dam-
aged by fire and the authorities have not declared it safe.
6. Watch out for animals, especially poisonous snakes. Use a stick to poke through debris.
7. One silver lining is that damage, destruction or loss of your property resulting from such events that insur-ance doesn’t pay for may be deductible on your tax return.
The experts at the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) suggest you photo-graph and inventory any prop-erty damage. “It is very import-
ant that people take pictures or videos and do a complete inven-tory of damage before the mess gets cleaned up,” explained EA Trish Evenstad. “My expe-rience tells me that after the cleanup process has begun, people do not remember what they threw away.” To help, she says, there’s IRS Publication 584, “Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook,” avail-able at www.irs.gov and (800) 829-3676. It’s useful for taking a room-by-room damage inven-tory.
Enrolled agents are America’s tax experts, licensed by the federal government to represent taxpayers before the IRS. EAs pro- vide tax prepa-ration, tax advice and tax plan-ning services and help taxpay-ers resolve problems with the IRS.
Evenstad points out that all claims for damage must first be submitted to your insurance carrier, and that you have to reduce your loss by $100.
Tax deductions for build-ings with structural damage require a qualified appraisal and records of the repairs to restore the building to its pre-vious condition.
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To find an EA nearby, call (855) 880-6232 or visit www.eatax.org.
What To Do When Disaster Strikes
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Rm, Wet Bar, Billiard Parlor, Workout Rm & 6 Seat Theatre Rm w/60” TV w/Surround Sound! Full Bath! Walkout to Lake, Patio & Private Yard! 4Z Baisi Furnace! 2 Car Garage! Extra Lot! Glen Echo Awaits! $899,900.00
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ON BATES POINT! Elegant Webster Lake Waterfront Home offers all the amenities of a fine home Plus Direct Webster Lake Access! Located in a sheltered cove which provides boat access to full open water! Inground pool, a fully fenced lakeside yard. Fine features include: crown mold-ings, 9’ ceilings, beautiful cherry kitchen w/ceramic tile floors, granite countertops, S/S appliances, center island, Slider to large lake facing deck! Formal dining , formal living rooms w/gleaming hardwood floors! Plus private 2nd floor 20x26 family room! Spacious master bedroom, whirlpool tub w/waterfall faucet & separate marble shower! Propane gas heat & central air!! NEW PRICE $509,000.
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PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ~ Open Floor Plan are Enhanced by the “Real” Hardwood Floors & Crown Molding! Main Living Area! Situated on 1.2 Acres of Private, Flat Lawn! Finished LL is Great added Space for Extended Family! Roomy Bedroom/office Area ~ Kitchenette ~ Full Bath & Separate Laundry Room! Location, Location, Location ~ Minutes to “Nature” at Buffumville lake Only Minutes to Route 395! NOW $257,000.
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Webster - Lot 119B Thompson Rd Town Water & Sewer $38,500.
Webster - Lot 119A Thompson Rd Town Water & Sewer $38,500.
Webster - 114 Lake St. Multi-Family Zoned, 12,000 +/- Sq Ft Lot. Town Water & Sewer, and City Gas! $59,900.
Webster- 122 Gore Rd. Lot Approx. 1-1.2 +/- Acres. Town Water & Sewer. Level Lot. Business Zoned $110,000.
Dudley - Lot# 149 Southbridge Road - 4.5 +/- acres. 150 ft +/- of Rd. Frontage,610 ft +/- River Frontage $85,000.
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WEBSTER - 11 HICKORY LANE
Welcome to this wonderfully maintained, freshly painted 3 bedroom raised Ranch nestled on a tree studded level lot in a great location of town! Bright, spacoius living area with cathedral eiling and pellet stove making ti tso warm and inviting! Fully applianed kitchen! Basemetn has separate zones, overside family room with a half bath! $194,900
Need an Office or Business in your Home? Approved Zoning ! Custom Split! Not a Drive By - Large Addition off Back 14x20 Deck! Garage Located in Rear. Beau-tiful Hardwood Floors in Living Room & Mirrored Hallway! 15 x 20 Addition off Kitchen can be used as Dining Area or Entertainment Room ~ Cathedral Ceiling! Marble Kitchen Counters & Island ! Totally Finished Lower Level - Living Area complete with Kitchen, Full Bath, Living Room w/Fireplace, Bedroom & Sepa-rate Side $260,000.
Rocky Hill Estates! Tons Of Living Space With Upgrades Throughout! This Large Colonial Has Custom Granite Countertops, Center Island ,Open Dining Area And Breakfast Bar! Huge Cathedral Family Room! Gas Fireplace! Hardwood Floors Throughout! 3 Bedrooms. 2.5 Baths In Main Part Of House! Big Extras Is The Base-ment That Is Completely Finished With Kitchen / Dining /Living Area, Plus 2 More Rooms And Bath! $369,900
Own for the price of rent! Charming older home with lots of char-acter. New roof just installed & new exterior pain! Three bedrooms but den could easily be fourth bedroom. Wood stove in basement to help keep oil cost down, nice 3 season sunroom/enclosed porch & garage. assisted sale $119,900.
Picturesque home, charm of a cape with the space of a colonial! Pro-fessionally landscaped! Open concept design! Two story foyer, front living room w/ double french doors, Fireplace! 2 tier deck! Gourmet kitchen w Custom Cherry Cabinets, center island, Mahogany farm-ers porch. Second floor features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, plus the master suite. Anderson windows! 2 Zone Heat & Central Air! 3 bed, 2-1/2 Bath! 4 Bed Septic per Title5! assisted sale $309,900.
Webster Lake Waterfront! Breathtaking views! The House is located on Middle Pond which is the Largest Expanse of Webster Lake! Very Pri-vate! Abundance of Land for Entertaining! 11 Rooms Total! 3-1/2 Baths! 4 Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2 Fireplaces! Walkout Finished Lower Living Level! Oversized 2 car garage with unfinished space above! Foundation al-ready in for Future Boat House at waters edge! Need an office? This has 2! Property is within a Business Zoned area! Be in before Summer! Hurry won’t last. $599,900.
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SOUTHBRIDGE: Spacious Charming Cape! 7 rooms 3 bedroom 2 baths! First floor bedroom plus two huge bedrooms upstairs with walk in closet/dressing room. Some hardwoods. Finished walkout basement with two additional rooms. Garage under. $189,900.
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BIG Remodeled kitchen with cathedral ceilings, plenty of counter space and custom cabinets. Sliders to deck. NEW detached 2 car garage. Minutes to Rt 84 & Mass Pike. $249,900.
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KILLINGLY- This Antique Cape Cod style home has just received a facelift and is ready for new owners. This 1400+ sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1 half bathroom-both of which have just been remodeled. The remodeled kitchen has new appliances, there’s a large living room, formal dining room, and a large 2 car garage for cars, toys, or the hobbyist. Asking just $172,500
PUTNAM-Tired of mowing or shoveling your drive-way? Try a simpler style of living with this beautifully kept, well maintained 1246 sq ft. condo; 2bed, 1 1/2 bath, nice bright kitchen with quartz counter and wood floor, open dining/living room with a fireplace , built-in bookcase and desk; a slider leading to a private deck. Additional 542 sq. ft. of finished basement with a slider leading to the back yard; 1 detached garage. $150,000
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PUTNAM-This home has been totally remodeled. Home ft: all new ceilings, refinished hw floors, new tiled bathroom w/washer/dryer, brand new kitchen w/custom white maple cabinetry, stone counters, & all new SS appliances. All new paint, light fixtures, switches, & receptacles throughout to go along with the brand new Buderus boiler, roof, windows, oil tank, baseboard, electrical panel, & wiring & plumbing throughout! Enjoy this “brand new” rebuild home with character today priced at just $179,900
THOMPSON-Price adjustment on this mobile home on its own land. Featuring: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open kitchen w/stove, refrigerator, washer & dryer. Large 15x14 living room, 1 car garage, & storage shed. This home also comes with all contents. Now offered at $70,000
PUTNAM-OPEN HOUSE-Jan. 31st, 12:00-2:00pm. Hosted by Ryan Lajoie…860-428-6446.
Well maintained end unit condo w/2 car garage! You will find gleaming HDWD floors leading into the open KT/LR/DR area. Upstairs, you will find a master suite w/walk-in closet and a full bath. The 2nd bdrm. is generous in size and has double
closets and another full bathroom. The home features C/Air, first floor laundry & the convenience of no exterior mainte-
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REDUCED
KILLINGLY This like new Colonial style home sits on a 1.88 AC lot of grass. Being built just in 2007 and well maintained, this home has a lot to offer. There are 3 bedrooms on the second floor and 3 full bathrooms in the home including a master suite with walk-in closet. The two car garage leads into a mudroom w/built-ins and the basement has a walk-out for storage or for fin-ishing extra living space. Asking just $249,900
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Refrigerator$150.00
Slot machine$150.00
Call (508)885-3096
Bedoom Set-Pine (6 Piece)
Queen bed, triple dresserMirror,Bureau,Night
stand. Like new$750.00
(508)266-0730
Bedroom SetQuality
Lite PineQueen
18x19x51, With matching hutchtop,Men’s 5 drawer chest
Plus two night stands $300.00
Call (774)239-2240
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Bedroom set Solid Maple wood twin 2 Beds, 5 Drawer
Dresser, Desk withattached shelf, chair. Canalso be bunk beds with
ladder. $400.00(508)764-8149
BLUE BIRD BOXESGet your boxes readynow for Early Spring!
TOWN OF DUDLEYADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Administrative, permitting, payroll, record-keeping, reception work in the Police Dept., receiving transferring calls within the building, coordinating training room schedule, updating daily attendance, assisting with accounts receivable/payable and detail billing.
Knowledge of office equipment and personal computers with various software applications; good aptitude for working with numbers; ability to set priorities; strong interpersonal skills; confidentiality on various levels; multitasking. Familiarity with police procedures and operations is required. $13.50 - $16.00 per hour for 35-40 hours per week. Benefits to be determined.
Please return resume and cover letter to: Dudley Personnel Board, 71 W. Main St. #18, Dudley, MA 01571 by 2/5/16.
TOWN OF DUDLEYCLERICAL POSITION for the OFFICE of the TOWN CLERK
Provides clerical and administrative support to the Town Clerk; interaction with the general public and other town departments. Possibility of becoming Town Clerk Assistant.
lease return resume and cover letter to: Dudley Personnel Board, 71 W. Main St. #18, Dudley, MA 01571 by 2/5/16.
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Beautiful, spacious Studio Apartments for Adults 62 years and better that meet HUD eligibility income guidelines. Rents are based on 30% of adjusted gross income, if eligible. Newly remodeled with modern appliances and carpeting. On-site laundry facilities, emergency call system, community room, on call maintenance and small pets welcome.
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