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IN REMEMBRANCEIN REMEMBRANCE

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Stonebridge Press co-owner David Cutler, seen above in theSouthbridge Evening News editorial department in 2004, passedaway Sunday.

BY GUS STEEVESNEWS STAFF WRITER

n an era when newspapers are facing difficult chal-lenges, it is rare to find optimism in the front office.When a company loses such a booster it hurts.

Such optimism was the guiding spirit forStonebridge Press co-owner David Cutler, who passedaway last weekend at age 66 with a hand still in thenewsroom of this paper and several others.

For many who knew him, whether they’re still in thejournalism field, have left for other pursuits, or weretown officials he covered, Cutler had a reputation forbeing knowledgeable, fair and immensely dedicated tohis profession.

“I forgave him for being a Republican, but that’s tomake a point,” said former Southbridge TownCouncilor Bernard Haggerty. “He never let his person-al stuff get in the way of community interests.”

Cutler was “completely informed on the issues, andthat’s rare,” Haggerty added, noting many writers

Rt. 20 RMV lot closesBY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL

NEWS STAFF WRITER

CHARLTON — Area motorists are defy-ing the Registry of Motor Vehicle’s closingthe Route 20 parking lot at the Charltonbranch.

To make matters worse, the RMVslapped customers with a new $5 fee forvisiting branch locations, and for renew-ing registrations through a telephoneoperator. The move was intended to getmore customers to use the agency’s Website to complete transactions.

Early yesterday morning, however, Gov.Deval Patrick announced he was liftingthe fees to help people during tough eco-nomic times.

Motorists visiting the branch Mondaywere still parking in the Route 20 parkinglot, despite the warnings on electric signson both sides of the road that the parkinglot is now closed.

RMV officials at a public hearing inSouthbridge last week said the movewould likely happen soon, after acknowl-edging handicapped accessibility issues.

Drivers will now be forced to use the

MANY DRIVERS IGNORE THE SIGNS

Ryan Grannan-Doll

Drivers crowded the Route 20 parking at theCharlton Registry of Motor Vehicles branchMonday afternoon after the agency closed the lotto its customers. Several motorists said they sim-ply ignored the signs.

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLLNEWS STAFF WRITER

STURBRIDGE — FormerBuilding Inspector andZoning Enforcement OfficerErik Wight resigned bothpositions because he dis-agreed with how he wasbeing told to do the job,according to town officials.

Wight, also an inspectorin Sunderland, steppeddown Friday, Feb. 26 afterannouncing his decisionearly last month.

Charlton’s BuildingInspector Curtis J. Meskus,has been appointed as inter-im inspector while thesearch for a permanent

replacement continues.Sturbridge’s Interim TownAdministrator MichaelRacicot said he is narrow-ing applications down tofive finalists before makinga recommendation to select-men.

Selectmen this week saidWight disagreed with how

they wanted him to performhis duties. Selectman ScottGarieri said Wight was notterribly interested inenforcing zoning code —specifically, temporary signbylaws.

“He wasn’t cut out forthat,” he said. “Other thanthat, Erik is a nice guy. He

wanted to deal with build-ing issues and nothing else.”

Wight, however bristled atbeing told to spend addition-al time writing more ticketsfor sign violations, accord-ing to Racicot.

“He felt the building

Please Read RMV, page A7

A voice for the animals

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAYNEWS STAFF WRITER

STURBRIDGE —Whether it’s seen in thegaze of a family pet or afarm animal, there is anunmistakable thoughtprocess occurring behindthe eyes of every creature.

“We’ve still got some peo-ple who say animals don’thave emotions, and that’sjust BS,” said Dr. TempleGrandin, a professor ofAnimal Science at ColoradoState University and guestspeaker at a sold out OldSturbridge Village Monday,March 1.

Grandin, who was diag-nosed with autism in 1950, isone of the world’s leadingauthorities on animal behav-ior and treatment. Grandinrevolutionized the slaughterand meat packing industryover the last 30 plus yearsthrough development of anauditing process to assessthe treatment of animals onindustrial farms, ensuringthe healthiest, least stressfullives possible.

Grandin’s stop at OSV wasthe first of four regionalengagements as part of theUnited States Department ofAgriculture and Sustainable

Agriculture Research andEducation’s ProducingNatural Local Meat forConsumers program.

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ANIMAL SCIENCE, BEHAVIOR EXPERTTEMPLE GRANDIN SPEAKS AT OSV

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Dr. Temple Grandin of Colorado State University, one of the world’sforemost academics on autism and animal science, lectured at OldSturbridge Village as part of a four-day tour of the northeast to pro-

mote healthy, local meat production.

Recalling amentor, afriend — anewsman

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Please Read GRANDIN, page A7

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BY GUS STEEVESNEWS STAFF WRITER

SOUTHBRIDGE —Although it’s about twice thesize of our town, Fitchburgmay have some things toteach Southbridge regard-ing how the community canband together to promotecrime prevention.

That, at least, was the basicmessage Kassia Smith and

Ed Karcasinas of the DistrictAttorney’s office had for asmall forum of about 20 peo-ple Monday. Despite the factrecession is sucking fundsfrom programs “we learnedit’s possible to do [something]without funds coming in,”Smith said.

Specifically, she said,Fitchburg took an idea fromHigh Point, N.C., Milwaukee

and Nashville to focus onchanging “one neighbor-hood at a time” by defining“target areas” in whichthey’d reach out to residentsand help them create com-munity watch groups. Bygetting residents involved inwhat has evolved into agroup called the Coalition to

Learning from Fitchburg?FIGHTING CRIME ‘ONE NEIGHBORHOOD AT A TIME’

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Ed Karcasinas and Kassia Smith of the District Attorney’s officeaddress a community forum on crime prevention Monday. Please Read CRIME, page A9

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10 House Democrats maymove to back health bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten HouseDemocrats indicated in an Associated Presssurvey Monday they have not ruled outswitching their "no" votes to "yes" onPresident Barack Obama's health care over-haul, brightening the party's hopes in theface of unyielding Republican opposition.

The White House tried to smooth the wayfor them, showing its own openness tochanges in the landmark legislation andmaking a point of saying the administrationis not using parliamentary tricks or loop-holes to find the needed support.

Democratic leaders have strongly signaledthey will use a process known as "budget rec-onciliation" to try to push part of the pack-age through the Senate without allowingRepublicans to talk it to death with fili-busters. The road could be even more diffi-cult in the House, where Speaker Nancy

Pelosi is struggling to secure enoughDemocratic votes for approval, thus theeffort to attract former foes.

The White House said Obama will outlinehis final "way forward" in a Washingtonspeech Wednesday, and he is expected toembrace a handful of Republican ideas formaking health care more efficient.

Few in Washington think those gestureswill be enough to persuade a single House orSenate Republican to embrace the legisla-tion. But they could give waveringDemocrats political cover by showing theparty has been willing to compromise,

ammunition againstcampaign accusa-tions this fall thatthey rammed the billthrough Congresswith no regard forother views.

Publisher halts book aboutHiroshima bombing

NEW YORK (AP) — Publication has beenhalted for a disputed book about the atomicbombing of Japan in 1945, The AssociatedPress has learned.

Charles Pellegrino's "The Last Train fromHiroshima" had received strong reviews andhad been optioned for a possible film by"Avatar" director James Cameron. But pub-lisher Henry Holt and Company, respondingto questions from the AP, said Monday thatPellegrino "was not able to answer" severalconcerns, including whether two men men-tioned in the text actually existed.

"It is with deep regret that Henry Holt andCompany announces that we will not print,correct or ship copies of Charles Pellegrino's'The Last Train from Hiroshima,'" the pub-lisher said in a statement issued to the AP.

Doubts were first raised about the book aweek ago after Pellegrino acknowledged thatone of his interview subjects had falselyclaimed to be on one of the planes accompa-nying the Enola Gay, from which an atombomb was dropped by the United States onHiroshima in 1945. Holt had initially prom-ised to send a corrected edition.

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MARK WILLIAMSAP ENERGY WRITER

It may not make much sense, given thatthe economy remains weak, but the cost offilling up your car is about to go higher.

Seasonal influences are strong this timeof year and account for much of the expect-ed increase that many analysts say willpush gasoline to a nationwide average of atleast $3 per gallon this spring.

Wholesale prices for the April gasolinecontract on the New York MercantileExchange are about 10 to 12 cents higherthan the March contract that expiredFriday. Much of the rise comes from refin-ers switching to more expensive summerblends of gasoline designed to meet tougherpollution standards in effect between Apriland September. The higher prices shouldmake their way to the pump over the nextfew weeks.

At $3 per gallon, a typical motorist using50 gallons of gasoline would pay about $150per month for fuel. That is about $15 amonth more than current prices. A familywith one car is spending about 4 percent ofits income on fuel currently, according toOil Price Information Service.

The higher prices come at a time whenmost Americans' incomes are stagnant.Incomes edged up 0.1 percent in January,below analysts' estimates, according to theCommerce Department.

Gasoline prices were flat overnight, rising0.1 cents Monday to a national average of$2.705 per gallon, according to auto clubAAA, Wright Express and OPIS.

Prices have moved higher the past twoweeks, approaching the 2010 high of $2.7583per gallon set on Jan. 14. In the past weekprices climbed 5.7 cents and are now 78.4cents higher than year ago levels.

The Energy Information Administrationwill release figures on nationwide retailgasoline prices later Monday.

Prices have been going up even thoughthe economy remains weak and demand forfuel is tepid.

The total number of miles driven in theU.S. last year was about flat with 2008 andbelow 2004 levels for the second year in arow, according to the Federal HighwayAdministration.

Crude oil prices are more than twice whatthey were a year ago when the U.S. was

mired in the Great Recession. Investors lookfor global demand to pick up as the economyimproves, especially in China and otherdeveloping countries.

Oil prices got to $80.62 a barrel Monday onthe NYMEX before falling back to settle at$78.70, down 96 cents. The $80 level has beentough for oil to crack. It has reached themark time and again over the past severalmonths only to fall back again.

A stronger dollar also was a drag on oilMonday. Oil is traded in dollars on globalmarkets and becomes more expensive forinternational investors who hold other cur-rencies.

In other Nymex trading in April con-tracts, heating oil fell 1.18 cents to settle at$2.0235 a gallon, and gasoline lost 3.23 centsto settle at $2.1556 a gallon. Natural gas lost13.4 cents to settle at $4.679 per 1,000 cubicfeet.

In London, Brent crude dropped 70 centsto settle at $76.89 on the ICE futuresexchange.

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Associated Press writers Pablo Gorondi inBudapest and Alex Kennedy in Singaporecontributed to this report.

AP Photo/Elise Amendola, fileIn this Feb. 1 photo, a worker completes a fueldelivery at gas pumps in Lynnfield. Wholesaleprices shot up at double the expected pace inJanuary, propelled higher by big increases in ener-gy costs.

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AT THEMOVIES

DAVID GERMAINAP MOVIE WRITER

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeonardoDiCaprio and Martin Scorsese continueto lure moviegoers to "Shutter Island,"while James Cameron's "Avatar" hassurpassed $700 million domestically.

The Paramount Pictures psychologi-cal thriller remained the No. 1 film for asecond-straight weekend with $22.2million, raising its 10-day total to $75.1million, according to studio estimatesSunday.

"Shutter Island" stars DiCaprio as aU.S. marshal caught in a tangle of delu-sions and paranoia while investigatingthe disappearance of a murderess at aremote hospital for the criminallyinsane.

"It is one of those movies that people,when they walk out of, they want to talkto somebody about," said Rob Moore,Paramount vice chairman. "When youhave a movie that engages people andthey want to talk about, want to debate,want to think about it, it certainly keepsyou in front of mind for people."

James Cameron's science-fictionblockbuster "Avatar" became the firstmovie ever to top the $700 million markdomestically. With a $14 million week-end, the 20th Century Fox release nowis at $706.9 million domestically and$2.5 billion worldwide.

Some of that business comes frompeople seeing "Avatar" multiple times,but "I do believe first-time viewers arestill discovering this movie," said ChrisAronson, head of distribution for 20thCentury Fox. "We're getting people whodon't go to movies often or never go tothe movies. That's how special thismovie is."

Debuting in second-place with $18.6million was the Warner Bros. policeromp "Cop Out," starring Bruce Willisand Tracy Morgan. Opening in third wasOverture Films' horror tale "TheCrazies" with $16.5 million.

Directed by Kevin Smith, "Cop Out"features Willis and Morgan as veterandetectives trying to retrieve a stolenbaseball card from a memorabilia-obsessed gangster.

"Cop Out" exceeded the studio's rev-enue expectations and did well despitestorms on the East Coast that keptsome people at home, said DanFellman, Warner's head of distribution.

"We lost some money with the weath-er, but we certainly had a strong week-end," Fellman said.

"The Crazies" is a remake of GeorgeRomero's 1970s fright flick about asmall town hit with an epidemic ofinsanity.

Scary movies typically vanish quicklybecause most horror fans rush out tosee them over opening weekend. "TheCrazies" earned better reviews than theaverage horror film, and its revenues onSaturday went up over Friday's open-ing-day numbers, often a sign that amovie might stick around longer at the-aters.

"For a horror film, it looks like we'vegot a great run," said Kyle Davies, headof distribution for Overture.

With a $9.5 million weekend, theWarner Bros. romance "Valentine'sDay" became the first movie released in2010 to top the $100 million mark.

Estimated ticket sales for Fridaythrough Sunday at U.S. and Canadiantheaters, according to Hollywood.com.Final figures will be released Monday.

1. "Shutter Island," $22.2 million.2. "Cop Out," $18.6 million.3. "The Crazies," $16.5 million.4. "Avatar," $14 million.5. "Percy Jackson & the Olympians:

The Lightning Thief," $9.8 million.6. "Valentine's Day," $9.5 million.7. "Dear John," $5 million.8. "The Wolfman," $4.1 million.9. "The Tooth Fairy," $3.5 million.

‘Shutter Island’ staysafloat with $22.2M

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n March 6, the Vanilla Bean restau-rant will host a CD release concertby Gypsy Romantique.

This acoustic ensemble is thesupport band for singer/song-

writer Donna Dufresne. The new CD,“Tango with the Moon,” was recorded andengineered by Mark Thayer at SignatureSound. At the Vanilla Bean, the band willtake the audience on a magical tourthrough the jazz and swing era in a brightlywrapped package of new and original mate-rial.

G y p s yRomantiquefeatures JohnDebossu onbass, RobertDavis on"gypsy" guitarand DonnaDufresne onguitar andvocals. Theywill be joined

by special guests Chris Haynes on accor-dion and Bob Bloom on Latin percussion.The show starts at 8 p.m. and is $12 at thedoor. On the Web: www.donnadufresne.com

SPONGE

90s hit-makers Sponge headline MillStreet Brews in Southbridge on Saturday,March 6.

Hailing from Detroit, Sponge gainedwidespread notoriety with their debutalbum "Rotting Piñata" which producedhits "Plowed" and "Molly (16 Candles).” Theband followed up with “Wax Ecstatic” andthe single "Have You Seen Mary?” Sponge isnow touring in support of their new EP fea-turing the single “Destroy the Boy.”Opening for Sponge are local rockers NewPilot, Demon's Alley and Levity. On theWeb: spongetheband.com.

ST. PADDY’S DAY

A St. Patrick’s Day Preview: TraditionalIrish group Kinvara returns to the concertseries at Brookfield Unitarian UniversalistChurch (Upper River St., Brookfield, oppo-site the Town Common) with their won-derful traditional sounds on Sunday, March7 at 3 p.m.

Expect lively jigs and reels on fiddle, flute,bodran drum, pipes or accordion, and RobAdams sitting in on guitar and voice.

Finally, a personal story: Once, whileworking as an intern at a Boston recordingstudio, I was thrilled to fetch Japanese soupfor Irish music legend Paddy Maloney ofthe Chieftains. It was awesome. Then hisproducer kicked me out of the studio fortrying to listen to their mixing session.That really sucked. As for you, my Celticmusic loving friends, don’t miss yourchance proper to hear The Chieftains nextTuesday, March 9 at Mechanics Hall inWorcester.

Friday, March 5*Mark Renburke, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern,

West Brookfield*Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft

@ The Whistling Swan Restaurant,Sturbridge

*Tuff-E-Nuff, 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 16

Holland Road, Wales*Caboodle, 9:30 p.m., The Pump House,

Southbridge*Classic Rock Jam, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., The

Lashaway Inn, 308 East Main St., EastBrookfield,

*Cosby Sweaters, 9 p.m., TJ O'Brien's,Sturbridge

*SARA ASHLEIGH & PUSH, 8 p.m., TheCannery, 12 Crane, Southbridge, $5

*New Bay Colony (Sutton Little Leaguefundraiser), 7-11 p.m., Singletary Rod andGun Club, 300 Sutton Ave., Oxford, $10

*Karisa Nowak, 8-10 pm, Victoria StationCafé, Putnam, CT

Saturday, March 6*Joe Macey, 8-11 p.m., Statz Sports Bar &

Grill, North Brookfield*Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville's Pub,

40 Chestnut St., Spencer *FOURTH GEAR, The Wheelock Inn, 82

Wheelock Ave., Millbury

*Billy Pilgrim, 9 p.m., TJ O'Brien's,Sturbridge

*Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft@ The Whistling Swan Restaurant,Sturbridge

*Sponge w/ New Pilot, Demon's Alley &Levity, 7 p.m., Mill Street Brews,Southbridge, $15 Advance, $17 At Door

*FISKE & HERRERA, 8:30 p.m., Chuck'sSteakhouse, Auburn

*Joel Cage, 8 p.m., Whistle Stop, Oxford*Windfall, 9 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster*Kill Shot, 9:30 p.m., The Pump House,

Southbridge*The Fever Band, 9 p.m., The Village

Restaurant, Woodstock, CT *Curtis Brand, 8-10 p.m., Victoria Station

Café, Putnam, CT*Gypsy Romantique, 8 p.m., The Vanilla

Bean, Pomfret, CT, $12 *Susan Souza, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle at

The Laurel House, Dayville, CT

Sunday, March 7*Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3-7

p.m., Chooch's, North Brookfield*Kinvara, 3 p.m., Brookfield Unitarian

Universalist Church, Brookfield*Blues Jam w/Fiddlin Ed & T'Rumble

Band, 4 p.m., Trumbull Bar & Grille,Spencer

*Amy Apperson “Cocoa Bean for Kids,” 4p.m., The Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, CT, $5

Wednesday, March 10*Jazz Night w/ Tim Peck, 8 to 10 pm,

Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, CT

Thursday March 11*Bad Tickers, 8 pm, Statz Sports Bar &

Grill, North Brookfield, MA*Rob Adams, 6 to 10 p.m., Ugly Duckling

loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant,Sturbridge

If you’re a live act that would like to be fea-tured, know of someone else who is, or simplywant to let us know about an upcoming gig,email me at the address below. Anything I getbefore Friday of each week will make the fol-lowing Friday’s paper. Keep the music liveand not so quiet here in Northeastern CT &Central MA! Email Mark:[email protected]

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SOUTHBRIDGE — It’s that timeof year again. Spring will be ush-ered in by the students at l’atelier dechristine with the annual art exhib-it at the Quinebaug Valley Arts andHumanities Art Center, 111 MainSt. Gallery hours are 2 to 4 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays, March 6-7,13-14 and 20-21 and 6 to 8 p.m.Thursdays, March11, 18 and 25.

The theme this year willbe”Famous People, Places andThings” interpreted bystudent/artist from Auburn,Brimfield, Charlton, Dudley,Oxford, Southbridge, Springfield,Sturbridge, Webster and Worcesterin Massachusetts and Putnam,Union, Wethersfield andWoodstock in Connecticut.

Professional judges for theevent will be Adult Division –Barbara O’Brien, Southbridgeand Pierre Theriault, Charlton.Youth Division judges will beCharles Rollins, Oxford andBonnie Chickering, Southbridge.

A reception with refreshmentsand piano selections by PhyllisWhalon is free of charge and opento the public from 2 to 4 p.m.Sunday, March 7 at which timeawards will be announced. Thepublic may also vote for the adultand youth exhibit pieces of their

choice for a popular vote award.There will be multiple pieces of artin all media: charcoal, pencil, penand ink, watercolor, prismacolor,acrylic and oil by students rangingin age from 5 through 90.

Student artist exhibiting meetweekly at the art-instruction stu-

dio of Christine O’Brien namedl’atelier de christine established in1971 and continuing.

— Submitted by QuinebaugValley Arts and Humanities

Art Center

SOUTHBRIDGE — TheSouthbridge Water Departmentwill perform hydrant flow testsat approximately 9 p.m.Thursday, March 4 on Route 169,Southbridge Road at theentrance of the MilleniumPower Plant.

The procedure will includetesting the operation and capaci-ty of each hydrant near the prop-erty.

The department requests thatduring this period customerscheck their water before wash-ing clothes. Customers may alsoget accumulated sediments intheir house laterals the nextmorning. This will clear after abrief run of water at the tap.

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Water Department to conduct flow tests

SOUTHBRIDGE — There’s onesong that isn’t being sung this sea-son by the Quinebaug ValleySingers, and that song is “It’sRaining Men! Halleluia! It’sRaining Men!”

Within the members of the localchorus are plenty of women’svoices, both sopranos and altos,but a significant lack in number inboth bass and tenor parts.

The group is making a concert-ed effort to publicize that short-age, knowing that their sound willbenefit by that addition in num-bers in the lower ranges, especial-ly due to the program planned fortwo annual concerts in June. Theprogram is a collection of sea

songs, or chanties, including,“The River is Wide”, “Blow YeWinds, in the Morning”, and“Fare You Well, Mary Ann”.

Anyone interested in becominga member of QVS, rehearsals areheld on Monday Evenings, from 7to 9 p.m. at Saint Anne’s Church,in Sturbridge.

If you have ever been in a cho-rus or choir, are a former memberof QVS, or simply enjoy music,and would like to give it a try, joinus! Get on Board!

For more information, you maycall Marilyn at 508-764-7378.

— Submitted by MarilynLawendowski, QVS Singers

QVS seeking bass and tenor singers

Courtesy photo

This pen and ink drawing by Christine O’Brien features 90-year-old Phyllis Whalon,artist/student at l’atelier de christine and an accomplished pianist. She will performselections at the March 7 reception. The artwork in the background is a recentpainting done by Phyllis of her home.

Annual exhibit fetes spring at Arts Center



When the Registry of Motor Vehiclesmisses a point, they really miss a point.Good thing for them their jobs don’tdepend on honesty or fair dealing withcustomers.

Yes, driving is not a right, it’s a privi-lege. We’ll get that out of the way right offthe bat — we’ve said as much ourselveswhen we’ve seen evidence in the news ofmotorists behaving badly. So that’s noargument for the state to try in its defensenow.

Their track record of late speaks foritself.

First the RMV pulls its area office out ofSouthbridge to the inconvenient and dan-gerous Mass Pike rest area. Then, cor-nered by a rightly indignant public, theypulled off two of the most cynical dog andpony shows we’ve ever witnessed in theguise of cooperating with state legislatorsseeking answers for constituents.

At the end of the most recent of theseshams, RMV boss Rachel Kaprielian letslip the glad tidings that the Route 20parking area would be closed — forcing allcustomers to pay for the “privilege” ofnavigating one of the busiest andarguably most hazardous stretches ofInterstate 90.

And for what?To be told “by the way, since you came in

person, that’ll be $5 extra, pal.”All but the 10-year required in-person

renewal would have to be done remotely, bymail, Internet or automated phone system.

Thankfully, if belatedly, Gov. DevalPatrick came to his senses yesterday andrescinded the fee, saying he didn’t want to“jam people up” during hard times.

Still, that the fee was even institutedwas the height of ignorance. Adding tothe insult, it seemed, remarkably, to sur-prise these people that this fee wouldupset anyone. It surprised them that 1) noteveryone owns or has access to a comput-er, 2) may have legitimate concerns aboutWeb site security and 3) know full wellneither the RMV Web site or automatedphone service are any help whatever.

And the WORST part? They were nevergoing to try telling the public until theyhand over the bill. They still do THAT theold-fashioned way.

RMV mouthpiece Ann Dufresne putpart of the blame at the feet of legislatorswho passed the new fee schedule inAugust 2009. If that is true, there isexplaining to do there, too.

But forgive us if we don’t believe any-thing to come out of the RMV anymore.Their track record has come to speak foritself in this state. And that’s not much tobrag about.

EDITORIAL

On beingnickeled and

dimed to death

ow's that hopey, changeything working out for ya?"

The question was askedby Sarah Palin in her

speech before the National Tea PartyConvention on Feb. 6. Though thequestion was rhetorical and snarky, it

does deserve ananswer.

In order to get to theanswer, there has to besome agreement onwhat changes werehoped for. After endur-ing the abuses of theBush Administrationfor eight years, those ofus who voted forPresident Obamahoped for the samekind of statement thatPresident Gerald Fordmade at his inaugura-tion following the dis-

graced Nixon Administration: “My fel-low Americans, our long nationalnightmare is over. Our Constitutionworks; our great Republic is aGovernment of laws and not of men.Here the people rule.” President-electObama could have quoted Mr. Fordwithout changing a word.

We hoped for change that wouldrestore our nation’s good name. We hadbecome the world’s bully, and we hopedto once again become the world’sleader.

We hoped for a change from the poli-tics of fear so deftly employed by theBush-Cheney regime. We hoped that anObama presidency would echo a previ-ous one when it was declared that “theonly thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

We hoped for justice, that those in theBush Administration who treated theUnited States Constitution as insignifi-cant would be held accountable fortheir actions. We hoped that the mes-sage would be sent that no man isabove the law.

We hoped that those who lied and ledus into a war in Iraq would be exposed.We hoped that those who conspired tojustify torture as a proper tool for inter-rogation would face trial. We hopedthat the practice of private businessesoperating in Iraq with no-bid contractswould be ended. We hoped that politi-cians who directly benefit from thosebusiness deals would be exposed.

We hoped that our young men andwomen who bravely put themselves inharm’s way would be brought homefrom an ill conceived and politicallymotivated conflict. We hoped that themany that arrived home wounded bothphysically and psychologically wouldreceive the assistance they deserved.

We hoped that the egregious assaulton the nation’s financial system wouldbe ended. We hoped that those who losttheir life’s savings due to corrupt WallStreet practices would be made whole.We hoped that there would be an end toWall Street’s ownership of the UnitedStates Congress. We hoped for a returnto government “of the people, by thepeople, and for the people.”

We hoped for the end of deliberatemisinformation foisted upon the citi-zenry. We hoped that the press wouldonce more become the watchdog of thepeople rather than the lapdog for theelite. We hoped that the assault on ourConstitutional rights via the deceptive-ly-named Patriot Act would stop. Wehoped that the notion that “I am mybrother’s keeper” would stop beingconsidered an idea attributed only tothe liberal, loony left.

We hoped that our very articulatePresident would be our generation’sFranklin Delano Roosevelt with boldaction matching the rhetoric.

So, Sarah, to get back to your ques-tion: “How's that hopey, changey thingworking out for ya?" The answer is thatit isn’t. Most of our hopes have beendashed. It is hope itself that haschanged. It has become disappoint-ment and is moving rapidly to despair.

Sarah, you and the Republicanmachine are winning the battle for thesoul of America. If you keep your eyeson the prize, you’ll be victorious. I dohave one last hope, however. hope youwill take a good, long look at what it isyou have achieved.

Read Brent S. Abrahamson’s columnevery Wednesday in the SouthbridgeEvening News, then call or write and letus know what you think. Can’t getenough Abrahamson? Check out hisblog at www.abrahamson.org.

Hopey,changey

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To the Editor:My wife and I were

moved as word spread ofStonebridge Press co-owner David Cutler’spassing on Sunday.

Our recent message tohim at his online guest-book could never fullycapture the affinity wefelt in our hearts for thetime we spent workingdays, nights and week-ends at his company, andthe many lessons we bothlearned there.

As editor of theSouthbridge EveningNews for almost five yearsin the early 2000s, Davidalways impressed uponme the grand notion oflocal grassroots journal-ism — whatever walksthrough the newsroomdoor in person or as mailthat has LOCAL newsvalue should appear inthe paper without delay.

David played a greatpart in choosing the can-didates we hired and pro-moted in editorial, and heinspired me to dig deeperas a community journal-ist not only in my writ-ing, but also in acts ofkindness as a volunteer.He re-instilled in me thetremendous value ofhumility in not only yourcareer, but also in yourlife. David found a way toteach the humble side ofleadership while alsobeing a consummate pro-fessional.

I will never forget howthis Vietnam-war heroallowed the SouthbridgeNews to partner withlocal veterans on the won-derful war monument onMain Street. Davidallowed us to devotedozens of pages of thedaily paper to list thou-sands of veterans’ namesso we could simplyaccount for them andcheck spelling before theywere imprinted on gran-ite. It was the perfectexample of civic journal-ism and devotion to accu-racy.

David’s leadershipinspired my personalnomination of him forinduction into the NewEngland PressAssociation Hall of Famein Boston in 2002. It was avery fitting tribute for anewspaperman who gaveso much to others.

A small town having itsvery own daily is incredi-bly rare today in a tumul-tuous newspaper indus-try where I feel lucky andblessed to still reside.

David took a chance onhiring me from afar, andhis decision led to ahappy marriage, twobeautiful children, home

ownership, and a continu-ing successful career. Hiswise tutelage equippedboth my wife and me withmany journalistic skillswe did not possess before,and still rely upon today.

We say an extra prayertoday for David and hisfamily, knowing the kingof community news willserve God well in hiskingdom, perhaps with anotepad and press by hisside.

TIM AND DANIELLE KANEBROOKFIELD

To the Editor:I was devastated to

hear of David Cutler’spassing and cannot imag-ine a world without him.

He was my guidinglight, my teacher, and mymentor. I will always lovehim and be grateful tohim for his leadership,his guidance, and hiscare. He was a wonderfulman, and my heart achesto know that he is nolonger with us.

I can't help but thinkback to all the wonderfultimes we shared at theSouthbridge EveningNews. There were manylaughs, and many lessonslearned. Through all theopportunities he gaveme, he was always thereas my trusted advisor,and I am so fortunate tohave been one of his stu-dents. He taught me howto be a solid news writerand a reporter; how toask the tough questions;what to look for indesigning and proofing afront page; how to judgewhether a letter to theeditor was fit to print, orif a controversial storyneeded just that oneextra quote; how to be afair, balanced, and unbi-ased reporter and editor;and even how to be aneffective manager.

David was an inspira-

tion to many a youngjournalist; if he knewyou cared, and if you hadthat natural-born pas-sion within you and afire in the belly, you hadmore than just a boss:You had a friend for life.

While I am honored tohave worked for EditorCutler, I am also gratefulfor “Uncle David.” Hewas, however, more of afather figure than anuncle. He was dear dad toall of us young folk in thenewsroom. But, whilekids always rebelledagainst their dads, wewere quick to alwayswant to do right by David.

There are many won-derful SouthbridgeEvening News stories thatI will always hold close tomy heart. There was akooky one, when I was acollege intern in the sum-mer of 1996, the begin-nings of StonebridgePress: Editor David had topick me up at my mom'shouse in Sturbridge at 5a.m. each day for a weekthat August to help putthe paper to bed whilethen-Managing EditorMike Saucier was inChicago at theDemocratic NationalConvention. (I didn't havea driver's license at age20!) Prior to Mike’s depar-ture for Chicago, I naivelyasked David and Mikewho would put the paperout while Mike and ourformer production man-ager were away on sepa-rate trips. David and Miketurned to me, a lowlyintern. I was flabbergast-ed when it hit me that itwas I who'd be chargedwith that responsibility.Then, David and I scaredMike when we chuckled,"We'll put the schoollunch menus on thefront!"

All joking aside, thatweek David gave me acareer opportunity forwhich I am incrediblygrateful. He made surethat my internship atThe News was not goingto be the “go fetch me acup of coffee” kind. Ilearned so much thatsummer from DavidCutler — more than Iever did as a journalismmajor at UMass Amherst.And from the experi-ences he gave me as anintern, I grew up at theSouthbridge EveningNews, from reporter tomanaging editor, and toeventually editor of theSouthbridge EveningNews.

LORRAINE (URBANSKI)MARTINELL

SOUTHBRIDGE

Cutler’s passing yields strong memories

OPINIONViewpoints and commentary from the Tri-Community and beyond

TO THE EDITOR

HHOOWW TTOO SSUUBBMMIITT LLEETTTTEERRSS

Send letters to the editor to WalterBird at the Evening News, 25 Elm St.,Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail [email protected]. Allow at

least 48 hours for ac o n f i r m a t i o nresponse. Please sup-ply home addressand phone number.Don’t send letters viafax. There is no wordcount for letters, thediscerning readerwill understand thatbrevity is the key to

good communication. Longer submis-sions will be published as space allows.

“Your Turn” guest columns can beused for longer pieces, and should bebetween 700-800 words. The editor, athis or her discretion, reserves theright to edit all submissions.

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OUR TOWN

AND

BEYOND

I will never forgethow this Vietnam-

war hero allowed theSouthbridge News to

partner with localveterans on the wonderful war

monument on MainStreet. It was the

perfect example ofcivic ‘journalism anddevotion to accuracy.


The arrests and offenses below werelisted in each town’s police departmentlogs. People charged are innocent untilproven guilty in a court of law.

This newspaper will publish dispen-sations of cases at the request of theaccused, with proper documentation.

LOG HIGHLIGHTSSUNDAY, FEB. 28

SOUTHBRIDGE — 12:50 p.m. —Investigated domestic dispute, Taft Street.

SOUTHBRIDGE — 12:51 p.m. —Investigated accident, Hamilton Street.

SOUTHBRIDGE — 3:20 p.m. — Servedrestraining order, Henry Street.

MONDAY, MARCH 1

STURBRIDGE — 6:40 a.m. — An acci-dent with property damage was investi-gated, Fiske Hill Road,

STURBRIDGE — 9:00 a.m. — An attend-ed/unattended death was investigated,Heritage Green Drive.

STURBRIDGE — 11:13 a.m. —Larceny/theft was investigated at theSturbridge Host Hotel, Main Street.

STURBRIDGE — 3:31 p.m. — A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested as a runaway,Main Street.

STURBRIDGE — 4:11 p.m. — Annoyingphone calls were investigated, MainStreet.

STURBRIDGE — 4:55 p.m. —Larceny/theft was investigated atPizzeria Uno, Charlton Road.

STURBRIDGE — 8:08 p.m. — A distur-bance/dispute was investigated, Main Street.

ARRESTSSUNDAY, FEB. 28

SOUTHBRIDGE — 10:59 p.m. —Suspicious activity on Main Street led tothe arrests of two men for conspiracy, pos-session of heroin with intent to distributeand possession with intent near a school:Luis Melendez, 26, of 124 Forest ParkDrive, Holland, and Justin Gendron, 30, of113 Cross St.

MONDAY, MARCH 1

SOUTHBRIDGE — 1:53 a.m. — Trafficstop on Chapin Street led to the arrest ofTheodore Aurelio, 44, of Rhode Island, fordrunken driving.

SOUTHBRIDGE — 5:32 a.m. — Trafficstop on Central Street led to the arrest ofJuan Torres, 67, of 41 Green Ave., for driv-ing without a license.

SOUTHBRIDGE — 7:27 p.m. — Incidentat the Everett Street YMCA led to thearrest of Antonio Aponte, 20, of 114 PineSt., on a warrant for disorderly conduct,disturbing the peace and resisting arrest.

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TTHHUURRSSDDAAYYMARCH 4

ESTATE PLANNING BASICS

STURBRIDGE – AttorneyPaul G. Kolesnikovas ofCharlton will present an infor-mation session regarding estateplanning at 10 a.m. at theSturbridge Senior Center. Thesession will cover topics rang-ing from basic plans to morecomplex planning. The sessionwill cover the fundamentals ofwhen certain documents areneeded, how to structure yourestate to avoid costs and expens-es upon death when you have amodest estate or little estate andhow to protect what you have.Call 508-347-7575 to register.

FFRRIIDDAAYYMARCH 5

SHOW CHOIR SHOWCASE

STURBRIDGE — TantasquaRenional High School Fine ArtsDepartment presents the ShowChoir Showcase featuring“Encore” and the junior highshow choir group “TheMaestros” at 7 p.m. in the TRHSAuditorium. There will be aspecial presentation by theMom’s show choir group“Maternal Instinct.” The HighSchool concert Chorus will per-form a medley from LesMiserables.

Tickets are $7 for adults and$5 for students and senior citi-zens. Tickets will be sold at thedoor.

For more information, callChristine Costello at 508-347-9301, Ext. 1133.

H1N1 VACCINE CLINIC

SOUTHBRIDGE — A H1N1vaccine clinic will be held at theSouthbridge WIC Office, 29 PineSt. from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. onMarch 5, 19 and 26 for all resi-dents of Southbridge,Sturbridge, Charlton, Holland,Wales, Brimfield, Warren, WestBrookfield, North Brookfield,East Brookfield and Brookfield.

For more information, con-tact the Southbridge WIC Officeat 508-765-0139.

MUSICAL STATIONS

SOUTHBRIDGE — St. Mary'sParish will again be sponsoringthe Musical Stations of theCross each Friday afternoon inLent. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. par-ticipants will be treated to ashort concert of seasonal musicperformed by area musiciansfollowed by the traditional pray-ing of the Fourteen Stations ofthe Cross.

FISH FRY

SOUTHBRIDGE — YoungNeighbors in Action will hold a“Fish Fry” at 5 p.m. in theTrinity Catholic AcademyCaeteria during Lent. The priceis $9 per person. Take out isavailable. Call the school at 508-765-5991, ext. 25 between 4:30 -6:30 p.m. All proceeds will bene-fit YNIA and their trip toCincinnati in June.

STURBRIDGE REPUBLICANSTO CAUCUS

STURBRIDGE — TheSturbridge Republican TownCommittee will be holding its

nominating caucus for townelections, from 8 – 9 p.m. inRoom 55 of the temporarySturbridge Town Hall locatedon Route 20. All registeredRepublicans are encouraged tovote at the caucus. The townelections are to be held onMonday, April 12.

If you are interested in beingnominated for a town board orcommittee the evening of thecaucus or for additional infor-mation in regards to the cau-cus, please contact Janet Garon

at 508-347-3999 [email protected].

SSAATTUURRDDAAYYMARCH 6

PORK LOIN DINNER

SOUTHBRIDGE — Therewill be Pork Loin Dinner at 5:30p.m. at the Elm StreetCongregational Church, 61 ElmSt. Tickets are $9 for adults and$5 for children ages 5-12. Thereis no charge for children under5.

Take out orders are available.For reservations, call 508-764-

8058 or 508-764-2129 or [email protected].

POKER TOURNEY

SOUTHBRIDGE — There willbe a Texas Hold EmTournament at the K of C Hall,487 Worcester St. (Route 169).Registration at 6 p.m. Playbegins at 7 p.m. $65 buy in; nore-buys. There will be pizza anda cash bar. For more informa-tion, call Shawn at 508-765-5456or Tony at 508-930-8619.

EXHIBIT AT ARTS CENTER

SOUTHBRIDGE — Springwill be ushered in by the stu-dents at l’atelier de christinewith the annual art exhibit atthe Quinebaug Valley Arts andHumanities Art Center, 111Main St. Gallery hours are 2 to 4p.m. Saturdays and Sundays,March 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 and 6to 8 p.m. Thursdays, March 11,18 and 25.

A reception with refresh-ments and piano selections byPhyllis Whalon is free of chargeand open to the public from 2 to4 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, March7 at which time awards will beannounced. The public mayalso vote for the adult and youthexhibit pieces of their choicefor a popular vote award.

SSUUNNDDAAYYMARCH 7

SPIN FOR HOPE

CHARLTON — The NewEngland Spin For Hopefundraiser will be held from 9a.m. - noon at Sim’s PremierFitness, 306 Sturbridge Road.

For more information, call508-248-4804.

Email Information:[email protected]

There are a limited number ofbikes so on-line signup wouldbe required.

The event is being formedfrom the American CancerSociety.

WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYYMARCH 10

WIB TO MEET

SOUTHBRIDGE — As achange of pace, and in order toaccommodate the busy schedulesof our current and prospectivemembers, Woman in Business,Inc. will hold a luncheon meetingfrom noon to 1:30 p.m. onWednesday, March 10 at 12 CraneSt. If you wish to attend, youmust pre-register by Friday,March 5 by either calling (508)764-1657, or visiting our websiteat www.wibsturbridge.org.

Registration will begin at11:45 a.m. The cost for thisluncheon will be $15 per personand will include soup, salad, adeli board and dessert. Themeetings are open to the public.

The guest speaker this monthis Susan Lyons. She is the soleproprietor of LyonsInvestigations, located in

Worcester, and has been in busi-ness since 1993. The group meetsthe second Wednesday of everymonth.

FELLOWSHIP MEAL

SOUTHBRIDGE — TheFriends of St. Hedwig Parishinvites anyone to a freemercy/fellowship meal(Breakfast for Supper) from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. in the church hall onEverett Street. Children must beaccompanied by an adult.

TTHHUURRSSDDAAYYMARCH 11


SOUTHBRIDGE — Springwill be ushered in by the stu-dents at l’atelier de christinewith the annual art exhibit atthe Quinebaug Valley Arts andHumanities Art Center, 111Main St. Gallery hours 6 to 8p.m. Thursday, March 11.

FFRRIIDDAAYYMARCH 12

CBA TO MEET

STURBRIDGE — CommunityBusiness Associates (CBA) net-working/referral group meetsfrom 7:15 - 8:30 a.m in the OliverWight Tavern, Old SturbridgeVillage, on the second and fourthFriday each month. Businessand professional people interest-ed in the communities nearS t u r b r i d g e - S o u t h b r i d g e -Charlton are welcome. No admis-sion; visitors welcome and thecoffee and business intelligenceare free. CBA is a program of theCentral Mass South Chamber ofCommerce. More information atwww.communitybusinessasso-ciates.org or e-mail [email protected].

MUSICAL STATIONS

SOUTHBRIDGE — St. Mary'sParish will again be sponsoringthe Musical Stations of the Crosseach Friday afternoon in Lent.Beginning at 5:30 p.m. partici-pants will be treated to a shortconcert of seasonal music per-formed by area musicians fol-lowed by the traditional prayingof the Fourteen Stations of theCross.

FISH FRY

SOUTHBRIDGE — YoungNeighbors in Action will hold a“Fish Fry” at 5 p.m. in the TrinityCatholic Academy Caeteria dur-ing Lent. The price is $9 per per-son. Take out is available. Callthe school at 508-765-5991, ext. 25between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. All pro-ceeds will benefit YNIA and theirtrip to Cincinnati in June.

SSAATTUURRDDAAYYMARCH 13


SOUTHBRIDGE — Spring willbe ushered in by the students atl’atelier de christine with theannual art exhibit at theQuinebaug Valley Arts andHumanities Art Center, 111 MainSt. Gallery hours are 2 to 4 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays, March13-14 and 20-21 and 6 to 8 p.m.Thursdays, March 18 and 25.

Annual Women’s Art Show atJacob Edwards Library

SOUTHBRIDGE — It isthat time again for JacobEdwards Library, 236 MainSt., to host the annualWomen's Hand Work showthat includes fine art, jewel-ry, sculpture, knitted andcrochet garments. Since itsinception seven years ago,this group show showcasesthe amazing creativity andhigh quality of the workbeing produced by womenartists in our community.

The show opened Monday,March 1 and will run untilWednesday, March 31 and isviewable during libraryhours Monday andThursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.;Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. andSaturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ARTIST RECEPTION

A reception for the artists

will take place from 6:30 to7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4.Please consider this yourinvitation to come and viewthe beautiful work on dis-play. Mellonee Pauley willprovide percussion accom-paniment.

INTERNATIONALWOMEN’S DAY

On Monday, March 8, cele-brate InternationalWomen's Day at the JacobEdwards Library withwomen around the world.Music provided by Boys ofthe Town and sponsored inpart by the SouthbridgeCultural Council.

Please call the library at508-764-5426 for more details.

— Submitted by Margaret Morrissey

Library Director

DEAR DR.GOTT: Ialways enjoyreading yourcolumn. Youseem to bewell-ground-ed medically,yet open-m i n d e denough to hear new things. I amwriting to let you know my experi-ence with restless-legs syndrome.

I am a 57-year-old female. Myheight and weight are proportion-ate, and I am healthy overall. WhenI get fatigued, or just very tired atthe end of the day, I am often both-ered by RLS. It is annoying to saythe least. Generally, I take anaspirin or two, which helps calmthings down, but I already havethin blood and don’t like to takemore than is necessary.

One night, I had both a hackingcough and RLS symptoms. I got outof bed and took a spoonful of honeyto coat my throat. Minutes after Iwent back to bed, the RLS symp-toms settled down. Just a fluke, Ithought. Well, I have learned overtime that taking a spoonful ofhoney has indeed helped the situa-tion. I don’t need it every night, butwhen I do, it is nice to know thatthere is something in the houseapart from medicine to help me. Oh,and the honey helped to quell mycough, too.

DEAR READER: Restless-legs syn-drome is an annoying but harmless con-dition that causes the sufferer to experi-ence odd sensations in the legs such astingling, aching, burning, crawling,itching, pain and much more when sit-ting or lying down. It typically causesan urge to get up and move. In severecases, these abnormal sensations may beexperienced in the upper extremities aswell.

Symptoms generally begin duringextended periods of inactivity. Theymay worsen in the evening and through-out the night, causing the legs to twitch— a condition known as periodic limbmovements of sleep. These sensationsoften cause sufferers to have troublefalling or staying asleep. Relief is oftenfound by getting out of bed and movingaround.

There is no one cause of RLS, and inmany instances, no cause can be found.The current thought is that it may be theresult of an imbalance of dopamine, thebrain chemical that helps control mus-cle movement. There is a known heredi-tary link in approximately 50 percent ofall cases. Pregnancy can cause tempo-rary RLS symptoms, but most womenexperience relief shortly after delivery.Peripheral neuropathy, kidney failureand iron deficiency may also cause orworsen symptoms.

Now, before I am berated by my read-ers, I will mention sleep apnea. However,the various related departments of theNational Institutes of Health, theAmerican Academy of FamilyPhysicians and the Mayo Clinic do notlist sleep apnea as a cause of RLS. Infact, I cannot find any scientific studiesthat show the two conditions are related.However, this does not mean they aren’t.Perhaps researchers need to study thispossible connection.

Honey as a remedy to RLS is new tome. Hawthorn berries, magnesium andcalcium, soap under the sheets, picklejuice, electrolyte sports drinks and otherremedies have helped some of my read-ers who suffer from RLS. Unfortunately,RLS is often difficult to treat, with fewprescription options being availableand home remedies being extremely ben-eficial for one and not at all for another.

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Grandin also planed events at theUniversity of Connecticut,University of Rhode Island and theUniversity of Massachusetts inAmherst.

Grandin explained that assomeone with autism, her memo-ry functions like a rolodex ofimages rather than an innermonologue of language — muchlike that of an animal.

Although that mode of thinkingmay be unique to people withautism, it has enabled her tounderstand the thought process ofanimals.

“When you think in language,you tend to over-generalize,”Grandin said. “You’ve got to entera sensory based world wherememories are pictures, memoriesare smells, memories are littlesounds.”

By understanding that type ofrecall, Grandin is able to under-stand what makes animals nerv-ous and subsequently, how to keepthem calm.

“Calm animals are easier tohandle,” she said in her lecture.

Grandin explained animalsremember specific events, eventhough they do not have the capa-bility of mentally documentingthem with words. Events stay inthe minds of animals, and usinghorses an example, Grandin saidan animal that may have beenhurt or traumatized by one pieceof equipment may forever reactnervously — even violently — tothat same piece of equipment, oranything the horse mistakes for it.

Grandin said a horse that is hitby a man wearing a black cowboy

hat will be unresponsive to allpeople in black hats, but won’tnecessarily mind the same abu-sive person in a white hat. Ahorse may be hurt by one type ofbit and refuse to take that bit everagain, but will accept a differentstyle of bit, even though it servesthe same function.

“First experiences with newthings need to be good,” Grandinsaid. “The problem with fearmemories is they’re very hard toget rid of … they’re almost impos-sible to ease.”

Grandin said modern researchhas actually shown neurotrans-mitter activity in the subcorticalportion of animal brains — thesame section of human brainsthat controls fear, panic, rage,lust, caring, playfulness andcuriosity, all but proving animalsdo, in fact, feel emotions.

The importance of keeping ani-mals comfortable and content, shesaid, is not just a matter ofhumane treatment, but that anoverly stressed animal will not eatenough and therefore will notyield the desired amount of meat,milk or offspring.

Grandin’s system of auditingslaughterhouses scores a numberof aspects of the animals’ and thefacility’s appearance as well asthe temperaments of the animalsin a quantifiable system thatshows how well — or poorly —the animals are actually beingtreated.

The audit includes scores forbody condition, lameness, clean-liness, injuries, coat condition,ammonia levels and abnormalbehaviors. Questions on the auditalso include how many animalsare falling down; how many are

mooing or squealing; how manyare trying to run; how many arewilling to move without a prod;and how many are hitting fenceswhen they move.

Many of the problems she hasseen in various facilities can be,and has been, remedied by simplesolutions like adding non-slipfloors, altering intense or inade-quate lights, reducing jerkingmotions and applying properpressure and support to animals’bodies.

Grandin said necessary use of

electric prods on pigs at one loca-tion decreased from 38 to only 4percent after a light was installedat the end of the chute, calmingwhat she perceived as a fear ofwalking into darkness.

Understanding and addressingthe sensory overloads caused bylighting, sounds, or floor surfaceshas had an immense impact onthe livestock industry, butGrandin said that same kind ofattention is what needs to be paidto people with autism.

A million papers, she said, can

be found on the social implica-tions of autism, but anyone look-ing for research on the sensorysensitivity of autistic peoplewould be hard pressed to findany substantial information,which, in her opinion, needs tobe conducted in order to fullyembrace the role of people withautism in everyday society.

“We’d still be living in caves ifyou didn’t have the Aspergerthat made the first spear,” shesaid.

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Massachusetts Turnpike,where they will have to paya toll, to access the site.

One customer,Southbridge resident LynnFairbanks who drove afriend to the locationMonday morning, disre-garded the rule as incon-venient.

“I’m not going to go onthe Mass Pike to pay the ...toll,” she said.

Another driver, Shelby, ofCharlton, who declined toprovide her last name, alsoignored the signs.

“Where else are we sup-posed to park?” she said.

State Police SpokesmanDavid Procopio his agencywould enforce park-ing violations there,but only at therequest of the RMV,which he said theyhad not done.

Dufresne did notcomment onmotorists ignoringthe signs.

The parking issuealso botheredCharlton Police ChiefJames A. Pervier whosaid State Police onMonday informed hisdepartment of theclosing.

“I just wish wecould have had anopen dialogue withsomebody from theRegistry as far as try-ing to work to resolvematters as opposed tojust arbitrarily say-ing that is not an offi-cial entrance,” he

said.The chief suggested tem-

porarily reducing the speedlimit on in that section ofRoute 20 until the site’sissues are solved.

Pervier also questionedhow thee parking issueswould be enforced, sincethe entrance is also used byservice plaza employees.

“What if I said I wasgoing to McDonald’s to getanother item?” he said.

Motorists were also fum-ing over the new fee theRMV imposed on sometransactions, before it waslearned it had been rescind-ed. Last Monday, the RMVstarted charging the fee tocustomers who visitbranches to renew driver’slicenses, request a newcopy of one or an ID card,

ask for a driving record or aduplicate registration.

A Dudley resident identi-fying himself as Josh,objected to the paying addi-tional money.

“Why should I have topay $5 for something thatshould be free?” he said.

Fairbanks laughed whentold of the fee and used anold belief common amonglongtime residents of thestate. “Massachusetts isTaxachusetts …,” she said.“What if you don’t have adebit card? I don’t thinkthat is right at all.”

Knowledge of the newfees was not kept secret,according to Dufresne. Inan e-mail, she said noticeof the fees went out withregistration renewals inlate January and early last

month for registrationrenewals that are set toexpire this month. She alsosaid the fees were the sub-ject of a public hearingheld one year ago.

The move was anotherchapter in the long running

controversy over theRegistry of Motor Vehicles.Since moving out ofSouthbridge and toCharlton last August, statelawmakers and residentshave criticized the site asbeing unsafe, while the

RMV has insisted the oppo-site.

Ryan Grannan-Doll canbe reached by phone at(508) 909-4050, or by e-mailat [email protected].

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power ofSale contained in a certain mortgage givenby Daniel L. Atoche and Carmen I. Atoche toMortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc. as nominee for Nation One MortgageCompany, Inc., dated November 28, 2005and recorded with the Worcester County(Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book37899, Page 170, of which mortgageOneWest Bank, F.S.B. is the present holder,by assignment, for breach of the conditionsof said mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing, the same will be sold at PublicAuction at 10:00 AM on March 10, 2010, onthe mortgaged premises located at 116 RiverStreet, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550, all andsingular the premises described in said mort-gage, TO WIT: The land, with buildings there-on, located on the northeasterly side of RiverStreet, in Southbridge, Worcester County,Massachusetts, being shown as "Lot 1" on a"Plan of Property Surveyed for: Owners: PaulT. & Yvette S. Richardson Located at: 114-116 River Street, Southbridge, MA", byJalbert Engineering, Inc., which is dated July16, 2002 and recorded in the WorcesterDistrict Registry of Deeds at Plan Book 784,Plan 106. SUBJECT to and together with aright of way of others to pass and repass byfoot and/or vehicle over a ten foot strip ofland as shown on said Plan for the purposeof gaining access to the subject property, andLot 2 as shown on said Plan. Said right ofway shall constitute an encumbrance as tothe subject property and an appurtenant rightfor the subject property to obtain suchaccess. Grantee, and its heirs, successors ininterest and assigns agree that, together withthe owner of Lot 2 as shown on said Plan, itsheirs, successors in interest and assigns,they shall be equally responsible for thecosts of maintenance, upkeep, repair andreplacement of said easement area and theimprovements therein, and agree to deepsaid area free of snow and ice accumulationand obstruction to assure safe and adequatepassage at all times. For mortgagor's titlesee deed recorded with the WorcesterCounty (Southern District) Registry ofDeeds in Book 37899, Page 168. Thesepremises will be sold and conveyed subjectto and with the benefit of all rights, rights ofway, restrictions, easements, right of ways,covenants, liens or claims in the nature ofliens, improvements, public assessments,any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens,water and sewer liens and any other munici-pal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and areapplicable, having priority over said mort-gage, whether or not reference to suchrestrictions, easements, improvements, liensor encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOU-SAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) by certified orbank check will be required to be paid by thepurchaser at the time and place of sale. Thebalance is to be paid by certified or bankcheck at Ablitt Law Offices, P.C., 304Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts01801, other terms and conditions will beprovided at the place of sale. The descriptionof the premises contained in said mortgageshall control in the event of an error in thispublication. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BEANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Present hold-er of said mortgage, OneWest Bank, F.S.B.By its Attorneys, Ablitt Law Offices, 304Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts01801 Telephone: 781-246-8995 Fax: 781-246-89942/17/2010 2/24/2010 3/3/2010122.1536February 17, 2010February 24, 2010March 3, 2010

TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGEPUBLIC NOTICE

RESURFACING / REHABILITATIONOF A PORTION OF

HENRY STREET FIELDPARKING AREA

Sealed bids will be received by the TownManager, Town Hall, 41 Elm Street,Southbridge, Massachusetts until 3:00 PM,Thursday, March 18, 2010, for the furnishingof labor and materials for reclaimation and atthat time publicly opened and read.

A pre-bid conference followed by a site visitwill be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at1:00pm in the Rice Conference, Town Hall,41 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA.

Contractors intending to bid on this projectmust be prequalified by the Commonwealthof Massachusetts Highway Department toreceive an official bid packet.

Rates quoted must comply with the sched-ule of minimum wage rates established bythe Massachusetts Department of Labor &Industries under the provisions ofMassachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149,Sections 26 - 27F.

Bidders must submit a certificate of insur-ance with their bid. A bid deposit of 5% of thebid price (but not less than $100.00) mustaccompany all bids for the contract.

The successful Bidder will be required to

provide both a Payment Bond andPerformance Bond, each for an amountequal to 100% of the contract.

This bid is subject to G.L. c.30, s. 39M.Envelopes must be clearly marked "Bid –

Henry Street Parking Area Improvements”Bidders requesting Contract Documents to

be mailed to them shall include a separate,nonrefundable treasurer’s or cashier’s checkin the amount of $25.00 for each set, payableto the Town of Southbridge to cover mailingand handling costs. In lieu of mailing fee,Bidders may send a preaddressed, paidFederal Express slip to the Town Manager’sOffice (attn. Yvonne Tortis). Requests formailing shall be received no later than 7 cal-endar days prior to the bid opening date.

The Town shall award a contract to the low-est responsible and eligible bidder. TheTown reserves the right to reject any or allbids if it be in the public interest to do so, andto waive any informalities in the bids.

Christopher ClarkeTown Manager

March 3, 2010March 10, 2010

Town of Southbridge, MassachusettsRequest for Qualifications forConstruction Manager at-Risk

(MGL Ch 149A)

The Town of Southbridge, through its SchoolBuilding Committee (SBC), is solicitingStatement of Qualifications (SOQ) fromConstruction Management firms to managethe construction of the new SouthbridgeMiddle/High School, an approximately200,000 GSF building to be located off ofTorrey Road in Southbridge, MA.

Owner’s Project Manager: Joslin Lesser +Associates, Inc.Designer: Tappe Associates, Inc.Estimated Construction Cost: $60MEstimated Construction Duration: 30monthsScheduled Occupancy: January 2013

SOQ must conform to the requirements setforth in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).The RFQ will be available for download as ofWednesday, March 3, 2010 atwww.jlaprojects.com.

SOQ must be received before 2:00 pm localtime on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at thefollowing location: Joslin, Lesser +Associates, Attention: Jeffery Luxenberg, 44Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

The Construction Manager shall be responsi-ble for complete construction managementservices, including pre-construction, con-struction and post-construction phases asfurther detailed in the RFQ.

Respondents must have prior experience asa Construction Manager on at least three (3)prior projects of similar size, scope, complex-ity and with a total construction cost similar tothat of this project. A complete description ofthe evaluation procedures and criteria is pro-vided in the RFQ.

Prospective Respondents shall not commu-nicate with any person or entity participatingon the Prequalification Committee at anytime during the RFQ process except throughwritten questions submitted in accordancewith the process outlined in the RFQ.

The RFQ will be used to prequalify CM at riskfirms that will be invited to submit proposalsin response to a request for proposals issuedpursuant to M.G.L. c. 149A, §6. The Requestfor Proposals is expected to be issued withinapproximately 1-month of the receipt ofSOQs.March 3, 2010

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

Premises: 10 Brook Road,Southbridge Massachusetts

By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgage givenby Roland E. Klinger and Robin L. Klinger toMortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc. as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B.and now held by OneWest Bank, FSB, saidmortgage dated 4/27/2007, and recorded inthe Worcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds, in Book 41169 at Page279, for breach of the conditions in said mort-gage and for the purpose of foreclosing thesame, will be sold at Public Auction on March10, 2010 at 11:00 am Local Time upon thepremises, all and singular the premisesdescribed in said mortgage, to wit:

All that certain parcel of land situated inSouthbridge, County of Worcester,Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with thebuildings thereon, situated in Lebanon Park,so-called, on the Southerly side of BrookRoad, being known and designated as LotNo. 44 as added on October 17, 1938 to planmade by E. Ruske originally datedSeptember 15, 1938, said amended planrecorded with Worcester District Registry of

Deeds in Plan Book 106, Plan 27.Being the same property as conveyed

from Roland E. Klinger to Roland E. Klingerand Robin L. Klinger, as tenants by theentirety, as described in Deed Book 33044,Page 397, dated 3/9/2004, recorded3/15/2004 in Worcester County Records.

Subject property is commonly known as:10 Brook Road, Southbridge, MA 01550-3038Tax ID: 54-56

The description of the property thatappears in the mortgage to be foreclosedshall control in the event of a typographicalerror in this publication.

For Mortgagors’ Title see deed dated3/9/2004, and recorded in Book 33044 atPage 397 with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds.

TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will besold and conveyed subject to all liens,encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles,municipal liens and assessments, if any,which take precedence over the said mort-gage above described.

FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars ofthe purchase price must be paid in cash, cer-tified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’scheck at the time and place of the sale by thepurchaser. The balance of the purchase priceshall be paid in cash, certified check, banktreasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty(30) days after the date of sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC

160 Farmington AvenueFarmington, CT 06032

Attorney for OneWest Bank, FSBPresent Holder of the Mortgage

(860) 677-2868February 17, 2010February 24, 2010March 3, 2010

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATEPremises: 44 Maria Avenue, Unit No. 306,

Southbridge, MABy virtue and in execution of the Power

of Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Jean F. Loconto to Waban MortgageCo., Inc., which mortgage is dated June 26,2008, and is recorded at the WorcesterCounty Registry of Deeds in Book 43018,Page 197, of which mortgage the under-signed is the present holder, for breach ofconditions of said mortgage and for the pur-pose of foreclosing the same, will be sold atPublic Auction at 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the1st day of April, 2010, on the premises,which is Condominium Unit No. 306, 44Maria Avenue, Southbridge, Massachusetts,hereinafter referred to all and singular thepremises described in said mortgage, to wit:The Unit known as Condominium Unit No.306 located at 44 Maria Avenue,Southbridge, Worcester County,Massachusetts, which unit is described in aDeed from Nina Loconto, a/k/a Nina A.Somma, to the Mortgagor, dated June 25,2008, and recorded in Book 43018, Page196.

Said premises will be sold subject to anyand all unpaid taxes, outstanding tax titles,municipal liens and assessments, liens orclaims in the nature of liens, if any, andencumbrances of record created prior to themortgage, if any such there be.

If the premises is a condominium unit,then the premises will also be sold subject toMassachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A,as amended, the applicable Master Deedand any and all amounts that may be due,following the sale, the applicable condomini-um trust.

TERMS OF SALE: $5,000.00 to be paidby the purchaser in cash or certified check(subject to collection) at the time and place ofsale as earnest money. The balance of thepurchase price is to be paid in cash or certi-fied check (subject to collection) within thirtydays thereafter at 11:00 o’clock A.M. at thelaw office of Robert N. Brown, 30 EastbrookRoad, Suite 203, Dedham, Massachusetts02026. Time is of the essence. The success-ful bidder will be required to sign aMemorandum of Sale containing the aboveterms at the Auction Sale. A Deed will be pro-vided to the purchaser for recording uponreceipt in full of the purchase price.

In the event that the successful bidder atthe foreclosure sale shall default in purchas-ing the Mortgaged Premises according to theterms of the Notice of Sale, or the terms ofthe Memorandum of Sale executed at thetime of the foreclosure, the Mortgageereserves the right to sell the MortgagePremises by Foreclosure Deed to the secondhighest bidder (or other successive bidders,in the order of their bid), provided that suchother bidder deposits with the Mortgagee’sattorney, Robert N. Brown, the amount of therequired deposit as set forth herein withinthree (3) business days after its receipt ofwritten notice of the default of the previoushighest bidder, and title shall be conveyed tosaid second highest bidder within twenty (20)days of its delivery of the required deposit tothe Mortgagee’s attorney, which time periodmay be extended by the Mortgagee in itssole discretion.

The Mortgagee reserves the right topostpone the sale to a later time and date bypublic proclamation at the time and dateappointed for the sale and to further post-pone at any such adjourned sale date.Purchaser shall be responsible for the cost ofdocumentary stamps.

Other terms, if any, to be announced atthe time and place of sale. The present hold-er of the mortgage is Waban Mortgage Co.,Inc.

By its attorney,Robert N. Brown, Esq.

30 Eastbrook Road, Suite 203Dedham, MA 02026

(781) 461-1411March 3, 2010March 10, 2010March 17, 2010

AUCTION/PUBLIC SALECasey Storage Solutions, (pursuant to[Mass. General Law, Chapter 105A],) willsell at Auction/Public Sale at 63 TechnologyPark Rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-2242, all of the personal property stored in itsfacility by:DENIS MALDONADO, 023, MISCELLA-NEOUS HOUSEHOLD GOODS,NANCY GRIFFIN, 045 MISCELLANEOUSHOUSEHOLD GOODSTATIANA ROODKOWSKY, 100 MISCEL-LANOUS HOUSEHOLD GOODSat 12:00 PM March 26, 2010, at the premis-es of Casey Storage Solutions, 63Technology Park Rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566Casey Storage Solutions reserves theright: (1) to bid at auction/public sale; (2)to refuse any/all bids; (3) to cancel theauction/public sale at any time for anyreason.February 24, 2010March 3, 2010

TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGEPUBLIC NOTICE

CONCRETE SIDEWALKSSealed bids will be received by the Town

Manager, Town Hall, 41 Elm Street,Southbridge, Massachusetts until 2:00 PM,March 18, 2010, for furnishing all labor andmaterials and performing all work in connec-tion with reconstruction of existing sidewalks,driveways and curbing on both sides ofCoombs Street, the east side of Morris Streetfrom Main to the corner of Armory Lane andthe west side from the corner of Armory Laneto the end of the sidewalk area, and the westside of Worcester Street from Snow to Laurelin the Town of Southbridge, and at that timepublicly opened and read.

The Town of Southbridge will hold a pre-bidmeeting with prospective bidders to answerquestions on the contents of this proposal onThursday, March 11, 2010, at 2:00 PM, TownHall, GAR Hall. This is the recommendedopportunity to make technical inquiries aboutthe project.

Specifications may be obtained at theoffice of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 41Elm Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts.Contractors intending to bid on this projectmust be pre-qualified by the Commonwealthof Massachusetts Department of Highwaysto receive an official bid packet. There is nocost for the plans. However, there is a$25.00 pre-paid fee for mailing bid packages,or bidders may arrange a courier servicepickup, such as UPS or FEDEX, at theirexpense. All mailed requests must bereceived at least seven calendar days beforethe bid opening.

Rates quoted must comply with the sched-ule of minimum wage rates established bythe Massachusetts Department of Labor &Industries under the provisions ofMassachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149,Sections 26 - 27F, and by the US Departmentof labor under the provisions of the DavisBacon and Related Acts. The project is fund-ed through the Mass. CommunityDevelopment Block Grant Program, andrates quoted must comply with both stateand federal wage and labor laws. Completeinstructions for wage and labor compliancecan be found in the bid packet. Bidders mustcomply with Section 3 of the HousingRehabilitation Act of 1974, and all applicableCivil Rights Acts and Equal EmploymentOpportunity laws.

Bidders must submit a certificate of insur-ance with their bid and a 5% bid deposit ofnot less than $100.00 with their bid. Theselected contractor shall furnish a perform-ance bond and a payment bond in an amountat least equal to one hundred percent (100%)of the contract price as stipulated in Section1.11 of the specifications.

The Town reserves the right to waive infor-malities in the bids, and to reject any or allbids if it is in the public interest to do so. Thecontract will be awarded to the lowestresponsible and eligible bidder.

Envelopes must be clearly marked "Bid –Concrete Sidewalks".

Christopher ClarkTown Manager

March 3, 2010 March 10, 2010

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HEAD: Voters to Decide ArticleOn Employees Pay Boosts At SpecialTown Meeting

Mrs. Marie LaRiviere has beennamed one of the crew leaders for the1960 Census of Population and Housingin this area.

Roger Madore, president, last nightat the Exchange Club dinner meetingin Rom’s Restaurant named 1960 com-mittee members as follows: AlbertBouvier and Arnold Goodwin, mem-bership; William DiGregorio, atten-dance; John Shields, fellowship; P.J.Reale, publicity; Harold C. Peterson Jr.and Jay Jolin, Progress Show; BrendanCanty, Mario DeAngelis and Goodwin,scholarship; Freedom Shrine, FrancisFlanagan, Louis Gubb and Reale;Alfred Hamel, Frank Lenti, Petersonand Silvio Pettinelli, Golden Dee; andDeAngelis and DiGregorio, program.

Defeat of expansion programs at tworegional high schools in Massachusettscould result in an attempt next year tointroduce revised legislation seeking achange in the voting procedure forfinancing additions.

Leading by two points with onlythree minutes to play, the Cole Tradebasketball team rallied and went on todefeat Algonquin Regional HighSchool, 53-41, in Bay State Tournamentaction at the Framingham Junior HighSchool.

Today is Wednesday, March 3, the62nd day of 2010. There are 303 days leftin the year.

Highlights in history on this date:1931 - The United States officially

adopts the Star-Spangled Banner" asthe country's national anthem.

1941 - Bulgaria signs the TripartitePact and allows German troops tocross its territory. Although Bulgariabecomes an ally of Nazi Germany,Bulgarians oppose deportation ofJews and save them from Nazi deathcamps.

1974 - Turkish Airlines DC-10 crashesshortly after takeoff from Orly Airportin Paris, killing nearly 350 people.

1986 - Protestant militants go on car-burning rampage in central Belfast,Northern Ireland, in protest againstAnglo-Irish accord.

1991 - In a case that sparked a nation-al outcry, motorist Rodney King isseverely beaten by Los Angeles policeofficers in a scene captured on ama-teur video.

1992 - Police say they recover the bod-ies of 120 Azerbaijanis killed as theyfled an Armenian assault in theNagorno-Karabakh region ofAzerbaijan.

1995 - The former president ofMexico, Carlos Salinas de Gortari,goes on a hunger strike to force thegovernment to take back what hedescribes as slander against him. Hesuspends the strike a few hours later.

1996 - A bomb explodes aboard a busin the heart of Jerusalem, killing 19people, including the bomber.

Today's Birthdays: Thomas Otway,English dramatist (1652-1685);Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish-American inventor of telephone (1847-1922); Jean Harlow, U.S. actress (1911-1937); Jennifer Warnes, U.S. singer(1947--); Miranda Richardson, Britishactress (1958--); Tone-Loc, U.S.rapper/actor (1966--); Jessica Biel, U.S.actress (1982--).

— Associated Press

OBITUARIES

STURBRIDGE — Helen E.(Dunphe) Oosting, 77, ofHeritage Green, Fiskdale, diedMonday, March 1, in her homeafter being stricken ill.

She leaves three daughters,Sally Ricci of Brookfield, MaryElizabeth Chamberland ofCharlton and Roberta Labonteof Wilbraham; a sister, GladysKelly of Webster; four grand-children, Lori Lawler, ChristyLinds, Shane Ricci, KimberlyGaboury; 12 great-grandchil-dren and many nephews andnieces.

She was predeceased by herbrothers Richard, Billy, Albert,Harry and sisters, BeverlyThibeault, Mini Philips-Brown.

Helen was born in Oxford, thedaughter of the late Charles andAnnabelle (Stevens) Dunpheand lived in Oxford,Southbridge and the past 30years in Fiskdale.

She was a member of the

Full Gospel Center inSouthbridge.

Over the years Helenenjoyed assisting people intheir homes. She enjoyed cro-cheting, collecting dolls, walk-ing and being with her daugh-ters, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Her funeral will be held at 11a.m. Friday, March 5 in theBelanger-Bullard FuneralHome, 51 Marcy St.,Southbridge. Burial will followat North Cemetery, Maple St,Sturbridge.

Calling hours will be heldfrom 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, March4 in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions maybe made to the Full GospelCenter, 26 Ellis Road,Southbridge, MA 01550.

An online guestbook and avideo tribute are available at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com.

Helen E. Oosting, 77

STURBRIDGE — Theresa M.(Walsh) Ciprari, 85, of ClarkRoad, died Sunday, Feb. 28 in theRadius Healthcare Center,Southbridge, after an illness.

Her husband, Eli J. Ciprari,Jr., died in 1979.

She leaves a son, Eli J. "Chip"Ciprari, III and his former wifeDeborah Ciprari of Sturbridge;a daughter, Judith Flannery andher husband James ofSturbridge; a sister, Rita Snell ofNorthborough; four grandchil-dren, Timothy Grant, KellyCiprari, Jamie Grant and GinaCiprari; five great-grandchil-dren, Maureen Grant, LillyGrant, Finneus Grant, EllaGrant and Lila Grant and manynieces and nephews.

She was born inNorthborough, the daughter ofMatthew and Corinne (Gauvin)Walsh.

She was a graduate ofNorthborough High School.

Theresa was a secretary at theAmerican Optical Co. inSouthbridge for 15 years beforeretiring. She also worked atRom's Restaurant in Sturbridgeas a waitress and cashier forover 40 years. She previously

worked at AmesWorsted inSouthbridge.

Theresa hada second homein SouthDennis on theCape where shespent every

summer for 30 years. She wasan avid Red Sox fan. She was anavid Candlepin bowler andbowled in local leagues. Sheenjoyed playing bingo andcrossword puzzles. Most of allshe enjoyed gathering with herfamily.

Her funeral was heldWednesday, March 3 from theDaniel T. Morrill Funeral Home,130 Hamilton St., Southbridge,with a Mass in St. Anne'sChurch, 16 Church St.,Sturbridge. Burial was in St.Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge.

Donations may be made to theRadius Healthcare CenterActivities Fund, 84 Chapin St.,Southbridge, MA 01550 or to theAmerican Heart Association, 20Speen St., Framingham, MA01701.

Please visit www.morrillfu-neralhome.com.

Theresa M. Ciprari, 85CHARLTON — Hermann G.

Patt, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 28, atthe Overlook Masonic HealthCenter in Charlton.

He is survived by his wife of 72years, Mildred (Maynard) Patt; asister, Phyllis Woodger ofGranville; a son, Robert G. Patt ofN. Lansing, N.Y. and his wifeSusan; four daughters, ElizabethPoynton of Charlton and her hus-band Brian, Helen Lapierre ofWest Brookfield and her husbandJohn, Phyllis Allen of WestBrookfield and her husbandEarle, Mary Wing of Amherstand her husband Stan; 19 grand-children, and 29 great-grandchil-dren.

He was predeceased by his sis-ter, Marjorie Kraus ofLandenburg, Pa.

Hermann Jr. was born July 16,1915, in Hancock, N.H. toHermann G. Patt and Mary(Wackerbarth) Patt.

He graduated from WestfieldHigh School in Massachusettswhen he was 16. He earned hisBA and MA from the Universityof Massachusetts, Amherst.

Hermann married his wife,Mildred Maynard from Rutland,on Oct. 16, 1937. They moved fromGranville, to a dairy farm in WestBrookfield, in 1943.

He taught High School agricul-ture and economics inTempleton, Charlton, and NorthBrookfield.

Both he and Mildred wereactive in 4-H work and led a gar-den club for many years. He sangin the choir at the CongregationalChurch in West Brookfield andlater at the Worcester FriendsMeeting (Quaker) on Oxford St.in Worcester. He also served onthe School Committee in WestBrookfield. He and Mildred were

very active Grange members. Hereceived his 75-year membershippin when he was 89. They enjoyedsquare dancing and Hermanncontinued square dancing intohis 90's. Hermann joinedWorcester Friends Meeting in theearly 1950's.

In 1964, he and Mildred withtheir youngest daughter, Mary,went to Kenya for two yearswhere he worked under the spon-sorship of Friends UnitedMeeting to help establish farmcooperatives. Hermann's time inAfrica was a turning point in hislife. When he came home, he wasvery interested in establishing aworking utopian communitysimilar to Walden Two. He wasinvolved in the formation ofthree communities, Twin Oaksand Acorn in Virginia and EastWind in Missouri. East Windoriginated at his farm in WestBrookfield.

After Hermann gave up dairyfarming, he devoted more of histime to organic gardening. Hejoined Northeast OrganicFarmers Association (NOFA) andwas on their board of directorsfor several years.

A Memorial Service will beheld at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20at the First CongregationalChurch, 36 North Main St., WestBrookfield.

There are no calling hours.Donations may be made in his

memory to the Worcester FriendsMeeting, 901 Pleasant St.,Worcester, MA 01602 or toAmerican Friends ServiceCommittee, 1501 Cherry St.,Philadelphia, PA 19102-1403.

The Varnum Funeral Home,Inc., 43 East Main St., WestBrookfield, is directing arrange-ments.

Hermann G. Patt, 94

inspectors time was more valuable. But it isa big issue in this town,” Racicot said.

For example, Garieri said, Wight wouldenforce the sign regulations, but ownerswould later defy regulations after hearingfrom him. Selectmen Chairman MaryBlanchard expected more out of Wight.

“I wanted him to do all … that it encom-passed,” she said.

Wight could not be reached for commentat his Sunderland office Monday.

Wight also disliked the job’s specifica-tions, according to Racicot. The administra-tor said Wight disagreed with the post beingonly part time, and wanted it increased tofull time. Racicot, however, said the townlacks the money for a full-time job and

building permits don’t justify the need for alarger role.

“He was a little disappointed in that,”Racicot said.

Now, as the search for a new inspectorcontinues, Meskus plans to meetSturbridge’s expectations. Meskus, whoperforms several other duties outside of hisjob description at Charlton Town Hall, saidhe would do inspections during his off time.He will receive $35 per inspection, but onlyexpects to do a few.

“My goal is to provide services to contrac-tors and homeowners so they move forwardwith the projects they have already start-ed,” he said.

The arrangement could act as a pilot pro-gram for an old proposal to have Sturbridge,Charlton and Southbridge share a regionalbuilding inspector, but officials brushed the

possibility of such a plan aside.To save money, former Town

Administrator James Malloy proposed suchan idea in November 2008. Charlton refusedthe proposal, saying it would not save themmoney. Under that plan, the Southbridgeinspector would work two days in Sturbridgeone week and one day the next week. Thatwould average out to three and a half dayseach week for Charlton and Southbridge andthree for Sturbridge, Malloy said.

“I don’t know if that would be an actualback door step [to having a regional inspec-tor],” Garieri said. “It is something we needto explore, but it has to be a consensus ofthree towns.”

Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached byphone at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail [email protected].

STURBRIDGEcontinued from page A1

Sturbridge looking for new building inspector

SOUTHBRIDGE — Ellen(Julian) Packard of Charltonannounces she and her sib-lings, Lori and Paul Julian,will hold a memorial servicefor their father, Jean R.Julian, Friday, March 5 at 10a.m. at Notre Dame Churchin Southbridge.

Friends andfamily wel-c o m e .Reception tofollow at theKnights ofColumbus onW o r c e s t e rStreet.

Memorial service for Jean R. Julian

Save Fitchburg, some areas have seen a 43.6percent drop in crime, she said.

“To make this work, you had to have thepolice department and district attorney’soffice on board, … [but] it doesn’t work with-out the community,” Smith said. “… There’ssome stuff even on regular patrols we don’tfind out about.”

The key, she and others said, is promotinga better relationship between police and citi-zens (especially youths), encouraging citi-zens to pay closer attention and assert own-ership of their communities, and providingeasy ways for people to report incidentsanonymously if they’re concerned about ret-ribution. More important even than thosethings, however, is building something thatcan be sustained over time.

“It’s a small percentage of people, no mat-ter how big your city is, that’s wreakinghavoc,” she added. “… We don’t want you out

there acting as a police officer, but we dowant your help.”

Police Chief Daniel Charette later empha-sized that, noting citizens should not patroltheir neighborhoods “unless they have somekind of training.” Even his department’sauxiliaries have limited duties that don’tinclude arrest powers because most have notbeen to the full academy.

“It’s just not safe, and the liability is huge,”he said. “It could get bad fast.”

Smith, however, noted they have a middleground in Fitchburg. There, citizen volun-teers participate in a car patrol that reportsincidents by radio but does not stop or oth-erwise get involved.

Town Councilor Catherine Nikolla admit-ted she’s gone one step further on occasionin Southbridge. Although she won’t exit hercar, she has sometimes “been known to rollmy window down and voice my displeasure”at youths hanging out on Main Street“yelling the F-bomb at the top of their lungsat somebody across the street,” she said.

In those cases, the teens “get sheepish,back off, and maybe quiet down for a while,”she said. To her, not challenging such behav-ior could encourage “groups taking over thestreets and intimidating people.”

Charette said such youth behavior, whileobjectionable to many people, is not illegal.Typically, it doesn’t evolve into incidentsagainst random citizens, but such intimida-tion does often occur within peer groups andother people may feel afraid just becausesuch activity is present.

Smith agreed, noting Fitchburg sees gangactivity-related victims that are not them-selves entirely innocent. Regarding anony-mous reporting, she said Fitchburg passesout Tip Cards featuring an unrecordedpolice line. Such lines “do get some calls youwouldn’t rate as important, but you’d ratherget those than not get the other stuff,” shesaid.

Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 orby e-mail at [email protected].

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BY NICK ETHIERSPORTS STAFF WRITER

WORCESTER — Shepherd Hillsenior Ali Tyburski spoke after theRams defeated Westborough forthe Westborough InvitationalTournament title on Feb. 19.

“It definitely gives us a good lookat them and we know what we’re infor,” she said after being awardedthe tournament MVP plaque.

Tyburski and the rest of theShepherd Hill roster knew a poten-tial rematch with the Rangerscould occur at WorcesterPolytechnic Institute. That sce-nario played out Monday, March 1as the second-seeded Rams dis-patched No. 3 Westborough 59-40 ina Central Massachusetts Division 1semifinal.

Senior Megan Boutilette spokeafter the game and agreed withwhat Tyburski said 10 days prior.

“I think it definitely helped us,”she said of playing Westboroughjust a week and a half earlier. “Wesaw them last year, but they’re acompletely different team. It wasnice for a first chance to play themand then be ready for them.”

Senior Leah Murphy put up 26points and grabbed 10 rebounds forthe Rangers on Feb. 19, but onlyaccounted for 14 points and eightboards in the rematch.

“Murphy is deadly and I thoughtwe played pretty good defense onher,” Shepherd Hill coach JimHackenson said.

Karly Murphy, another senior forWestborough, went from 10 pointsin the first contest to only two inthe district semifinal.

The Rams also had a slow startagainst the Rangers in theWestborough Tournament andwere behind at halftime, 35-31. Itwas the only time all seasonShepherd Hill trailed at the break,and this time they were up 12

points at intermission, 25-13.The Rams led after a slow first

quarter, 10-8, but won second quar-ter scoring 15-5 to pull ahead big.

Boutilette drove on the left sidewing and barreled to the hoop fortwo points while getting fouled.After sinking the free throw tocomplete the three-point play with3:40 to go until halftime, her teamwas up 17-12.

Then with 2:46 to play, LeahMurphy grabbed a defensiverebound for Westborough. But theever-aware Boutilette caught hernapping and stole the ball. She gotinside for an easy hoop, making it19-12.

Boutilette again drove from theleft side and beat her defender foranother easy two points later in thequarter to go up 21-12.

“Boutilette has been a consistentscorer for four years, and I wasclearing the side out for her,”Hackenson explained.

Senior Jackie Penniman then gotinto the action for the Rams in thefinal minute of the half, collectingan offensive rebounding and put-ting the ball up for two quickpoints.

Penniman’s hoop made it a 23-12game and after Westborough madeone free throw Tyburski finishedthe half with a jumper.

The Rangers fought back in thethird quarter, though. Despite athree-pointer from Shepherd Hillsophomore Meghan Fornaro and athree-point play from Tyburski,which put the Rams up 18 points,Leah Murphy connected on a treyand junior Ta’nigh Clark finishedthe quarter with a bucket, cuttingthe Rams’ lead to nine points afterthree quarters, 37-28.

But Shepherd Hill had too muchfirepower. In a 68-second span mid-way through the fourth quarter theRams scored nine straight points,

all on threes.Senior Mary Barbale connected

first, and then Fornaro hit treys onback-to-back possessions to make ita 54-32 game. That all but finishedWestborough’s season.

“If they’re given the light they’regoing to light it up,” Hackensonsaid of his sharpshooters. “Thatcrucial run there — bang, bang,bang — that’s nine points in threepossessions, and (Westborough)didn’t get any.”

Boutilette (eight rebounds) ledall scorers with 20 points, while theremaining Shepherd Hill startersspread the ball out effectively.Penniman finished with a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds),while Barbale and Fornaro eachhad 10 points as well. Tyburski fin-ished with nine points.

Westborough senior MaddieFryer had eight points and 13rebounds.

The Rangers season ends at 18-5,while the Rams are still surging at22-1.

“We’re back to the finals againwhich is neat,” Hackenson said.

And for Boutilette, either top-ranked Wachusett or No. 4Shrewsbury — the only team todefeat Shepherd Hill all season —was fine for her come the districtfinal, which is slated for 7 p.m.Saturday, March 6 at WPI.

“It would be nice to play againstShrewsbury just to get revenge, butif we play Wachusett that’s perfect-ly fine too,” she said. “They’re oneof the best around, and it would benice to play them.”

The Rams won’t, in fact, get theirrevenge match againstShrewsbury. They will defend theirDivision 1 crown against theMountaineers, who got past theColonials 59-37 after the ShepherdHill/Westborough contest.

Lady Cougars roll into district semifinalsQUABOAG TOPS WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

BY MARK WILLIAMSSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

WARREN — Quaboag and WhitinsvilleChristian are very familiar foes in districtplay.

Saturday, Feb. 27 was their third face offin four years in the Central MassachusettsDivision 3 quarterfinals, and this time theLady Cougars came out on top with a 47-27victory.

No. 5 Quaboag opened the game with an11-0 run and never looked back. The LadyCrusaders were held without a field goal inthe first quarter, as they went 0 for 7 fromthe field and trailed after the first quarter14-2.

Quaboag’s tough defense proved to be abig problem for the Lady Crusaders, as theydid not make their first field goal of thegame until the 5:49 mark of the secondquarter.

Quaboag was led by the duo of MeaghanBurns (14 points, 14 rebounds) and OliviaJankins (15 points, four assists), who com-bined for 29 of the 47 Lady Cougar points.Junior center Samantha McCann, who had22 points in Quaboag’s first round victoryover Valley Tech, was held to eight points.

Quaboag coach John Vayda praised histeam’s defense after the game: “It was ahuge win for us. The half court press waskey and overall we played smart, knewwhen to double, knew when to contest theirshooters. The 11-0 run to start the game wasa big momentum gainer for us in thegame.”

Despite winning the fourth quarter 11-8,the Lady Crusaders could not get theiroffense going. Kendra Woudenberg andCatherine Malcolm each chipped in sixpoints, but the 27 overall points put up inthis game paled in comparison toWhitinsville Christian’s first-round upsetvictory over No. 4 Parker Charter. The LadyCrusaders were seeded 13th.

Turnovers proved to be a nightmare forWhitinsville Christian as well, committingnearly double the turnovers in this gamecompared to their first round victory.

With the loss, the Lady Crusaders fin-ished the season at 13-11 and will have towait until next year to make another run.As for Quaboag, the Cougars improved to

18-4 on the season and advanced to the dis-trict semifinals at Worcester Polytechnic

Institute March 4 to take on another famil-iar foe, Sutton. Game time is 7:45 p.m.

Nick Ethier photos

With a lot of open space toward the basket, Shepherd Hill’s Mary Barbale dribblespast a Westborough defender.

Ali Tyburski of Shepherd Hill drives to the hoop.

David Dore photos

Quaboag’s Meaghan Burns, left, and WhitinsvilleChristian’s Molly Stark, center, fight for the looseball as another Quaboag player looks on.

Quaboag’s Cory Spencer, left, and Colleen Morin,right, work to ensure the Cougars get a rebound.

Boys’ Division 1Monday, Feb. 22 — First Round(10)South High 61, (7)Tantasqua 50

Boys’ Division 2Tuesday, Feb. 23 — First Round(9)St. Bernard’s 75, (8)Oxford 55

Friday, Feb. 26 — Quarterfinals(2)Millbury 80, (7)Bartlett 66(5)Northbridge 63, (4)Nipmuc 57(6)Clinton 60, (3)Uxbridge 50

Tuesday, March 2 — Semifinals(1)Groton-Dunstable vs. Northbridge, 7:45p.m., WPI

Boys’ Division 3Tuesday, Feb. 23 — First Round(2)Whitinsville Christian 71,(15)Hopedale 53(4)Quaboag 50, (13)Abby Kelley Charter 38(3)Murdock 56, (14)Valley Tech 48 (OT)

Friday, Feb. 26 — QuarterfinalsWhitinsville Christian 63, (7)St. Mary’s 29(5)Worcester Tech 54, Quaboag 52

Wednesday, March 3 — SemifinalsWhitinsville Christian vs. (6)Littleton, 6p.m., WPI

Girls’ Division 1Friday, Feb. 26 — Quarterfinals(2)Shepherd Hill 75, (7)St. Peter-Marian44

Monday, March 1 — SemifinalsShepherd Hill 59, (3)Westboro 40

Saturday, March 6 — Finals(1)Wachusett vs. Shepherd Hill, 7 p.m.,WPI

Girls’ Division 2Monday, Feb. 22 — First Round(6)Groton-Dunstable 43, (11)Auburn 32(7)Bartlett 59, (10)Notre Dame 49

Thursday, Feb. 25 — Quarterfinals(1)Northbridge 61, (8)Lunenburg 42(2)St. Bernard’s 51, Bartlett 33

Sunday, Feb. 28 — Semifinals(5)Millbury 54, Northbridge 41

Girls’ Division 3Thursday, Feb. 25 — First Round(5)Quaboag 77, (12)Valley Tech 33(6)Maynard 68, (11)Bay Path 28(13)Whitinsville Christian 61, (4)ParkerCharter 47

Saturday, Feb. 27 — QuarterfinalsQuaboag 47, Whitinsville Christian 27

Thursday, March 4 — SemifinalsQuaboag vs. (8)Sutton, 7:45 p.m., WPI

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In the newsroom, however, theconnections with Cutler were oftenclose and personal.

“David gave me more than myfirst job in the newspaper business;he gave me a career and I am forev-er indebted to him for that,” said

longtime Stonebridge Press editorAndy Levin.

“David was a very low-key guy,but could also be brutally honest.Sometimes, especially during myearly years with the company, wewould butt heads over what was

and what was not strong local newscontent.

“Over time, I realized he was cor-rect almost all of the time. Now,whenever I have to make a majoreditorial decision, I ask myself:‘How would David Cutler handle

this?’ He really turned me into anewsman.”

Former editor LorraineMartinelle described Cutler as“my mentor. I knew him verywell and he’s a really impor-tant part of my life.”

Martinelle, who wasLorraine Urbanski during hertwo stints with the paper, start-ed here as a college intern inJune 1996, shortly after Cutlerand partner John Coots boughtit and several related papers.She recalled that Cutler made apoint of giving his staff oppor-tunities to learn the craft ofjournalism — sometimes inunexpected ways, such as thetime she got to work side-by-side with him to put out thepaper when the managing edi-tor was in Chicago.

Executive editor Walter Birdagreed, noting Cutler gave himhis first full-time reporting jobdespite the fact Bird has no col-lege degree at all.

“[Hiring people] was alwaysa gut feeling for David,” hesaid. “… They didn’t have tohave a degree or lots of experi-ence.”

“David made me want to dowhatever I had to, even if I washere at 3 a.m.,” Bird added. “…I felt I needed to proved to himthat I belong here, but that’sthe thing. He always told me Ididn't have to prove anything.You just wanted to do anythingfor the man.

“There was no one else likeDavid Cutler and there neverwill be. I know it sounds cliché,but he truly was one of a kind.A great, great man andfriend.”

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Frank Chilinski noted, “When Imet him [about 20 years ago], Iwas a 30-year-old kid, and hetaught me a lot.”

At the time, Chilinski andCutler worked for separate papersthat were part of the CapitalCities/ABC conglomerate. Theylater went to different companies,and in 2001 Chilinski — then at achain in Minneapolis — receiveda call from Cutler to offer him hiscurrent publisher’s job.

To him, Cutler was “an editorialYoda,” but also loved presidentialtrivia, the Red Sox and his family.

“His love of the Red Sox mighthave eclipsed his love of newspa-pers, only to be eclipsed by hislove of his family,” Chilinski said.

Haggerty saw that, too, summa-rizing Cutler as “a hell of a goodguy.”

“He was very responsible andaware of his responsibilities, andthe power that came with hisoccupation,” Haggerty said. “… Idoubt if he ever harmed anyoneintentionally, and he respectedothers.”

In a less serious vein, the for-mer councilor quipped that he“envied [Cutler] his nice whitehair. I was an insurance agent,and if I’d had hair like that, Imight’ve sold more insurance.”

He was “one of a kind,” Birdadded. “He wasn’t an owner tome, he was a friend … and thatmade you want to work evenharder for him.”

Chilinski said he didn’t thinkCutler’s death would result in anysignificant changes in the news-papers he owned.

“David can’t be replaced, butthe vision is there,” he said, not-ing Cutler had instilled a focus on“being relentlessly local” hebelieved would keep journalismalive.

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

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We Operate By The Golden Rule!

L&L CoinCall Tom

508-450-1282

12 Outboards3HP to 35HP

Johnson, Evinrude,& Mercury.

All Tuned Up, Checked Out, And Ready To Go.

$250-$650508-885-6657

1930’s AntiqueHand-Painted

DecorativeWashtubAsking $175

508-765-0342

1960’s DeskAnd Chair

$30Good Student Desk!

508-735-9493

010 FOR SALE

1974 Suzuki TC1001000 Original Miles, Always Garaged. Hasn’t Been Used

In 4 Years!$1000

508-885-3136860-888-5207

2 GrayishBucket Seats

Fit In 1999 Plymouth MinivanExcellent Condition

$70 EachOr Both For $100

508-885-3136860-888-5207

2 TicketsOr

4 TicketsTo The Gaithers

In Worcester, MAMarch 11th, 2010

$135 For 2$270 For 4

Good Seats, 6th Row.508-779-0427

2500Sports Cards

Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,

Basketball, And More!$50

508-864-9223

27’ AboveGround Pool

Top Of The Line Quality(Ester Williams)

Includes Brand New Liner, Large Deck, Stairs, Filter,

Pump, And All TheAccesories.

Over $10,000 NewBEST OFFER

508-344-0195

35mm Minolta Maxxum 5000

CameraAF50 Lens & AF70-210 Lens,

Flash & Case.$150

508-278-6123

4 Michelin TiresX-Metric MS 185/70/R14

$200123 Paperback &

34 Hardcover Books$100 For All

Decorative Drapery Rod12’x20’

$20New Echo Gas 17’ TrimmerChainsaw & Accessories

$800508-867-6837

6-Drawer Table$20

HP All-In-OnePrinter(G85)

$45

New HP Printer$29

Bike$40

And More!480-282-2490

8-Foot Tonneau Cover

For Pickup Truck$200

(4) Chrome Wheels15-Inch, WereOn Dodge Van.

Asking $200 For All 4

Call 508-873-13948-Inch/10-Inch

Porcelain PlatesAll With Children’s Pictures

By Well-Known Artist.With Certificates & Numbers,

Still In Original Boxes.If Interested, Call

508-347-3238Will Discuss Prices

80-Gallon RuudElectric Water

Heater3 Years Old.

Excellent Condition$400

508-341-6669

8HPBriggs & Stratton

MotorNew Short Block,

Runs $150508-248-6783

Beautiful WurlitzerOak Piano

$3000Reduced To $200

Or Best OfferFull Keyboard With Bench.

508-949-1283

010 FOR SALE

9’ FisherHeavy Duty

Highway PlowWith Blade

Set up for backhoe or truck$550

Used 15” Monitor$15

Call (508)461-9097

9 Pc. DiningRoom Set

All Items High QualityLike New $1300

Paid $2372 A Year AgoEmail For Photos

[email protected] ONLY!

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old books atTHE BOOK BEAR

We have books for thescholar, collector and

general reader.Located on Route 9 in West Brookfield, halfway between

Amherst & Worcester.Open 7 days a week,

10am-6pm

WWee AAllssoo BBuuyyBBOOOOKK CCOOLLLLEECCTTIIOONNSS,,

LLIIBBRRAARRIIEESS &&EESSTTAATTEESS!!

CALL FOR INFO.508-867-8705or call Toll Free

877-809-2665

Air ConditionerFloor Model.

8700 BTUAsking $45

2 50-Pound Barbell Plates

$30 For Pair

413-245-7995

Air ConditionerGeneral Electric

24,000 BTU, Window Mount, 230 Volts. Used One

Summer. With RemoteControl$400

Call Bob Or Joyce508-885-2400

Aluminum CrossFor Church, Cross Arm 6’, 10’ High, 10” Surface, 7”

Deep. Can Be Lighted.$125 OBO

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

AmanaSelf-Cleaning Electric Oven

Lightly Used & Very Clean.$150

6’x8’ ShedOn Stilts

$250508-434-0315

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790$90 OBO

Snowblower49.5” Wide, For PTO

$200 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Antique 1892Kitchen

Wood StoveMagee Mystic Kitchen

Coal/Wood Stove. With Side Copper Water Reservoir. 6

Burners, Oven.Good Condition

Approx 30” Deep x 54” Wide.$1200

Call Nancy508-867-3900

Antique Singer Portable Sewing

MachineDog Crate (Boxed)

For 40-60 lb Dog1972 Matching His & Hers

Columbia Bikes26”, 5-Speed

Jason TelescopeRotary Power508-278-2045

Antique Cast-Iron Paper Cutter

$150

Antique Cast-Iron Wire Stitcher

$100

Cast-IronStapling Machine

$100

Large Piece FinishedCyprus Wood

$100Black Canvas

Truck Bed-CoverFits GMC/Chevy 1/2-Ton

Pickups$75

774-452-3514

Antique DresserBird’s-Eye Maple.Beautiful, In Great

Condition.$275

508-885-2170Antique Victorian8pc. Black Marble

FireplaceMantle Surround

Good ConditionBest Offer For Both

Leave Message860-923-2987

Baby StuffGreat Condition

Highchair $50Greico Double-Stroller $125

Eddie Bauer Bassinet $50Fisher-Price Baby Swing $50Greico Infant Carseat WithSnugglie & Two Bases. $75

Crib Mattress $50508-949-8949

Beach CruiserBicycles

NEW! Red, Blue,Green, Orange.Balloon Tires.

$195 Each508-476-1935

Beautifully Etched Oak King-Size

Waterbed FrameWith Drawers &

Storage Underneath.Frame Is Less Than 10 Years

Old And In Very GoodCondition. Waterbed

Heater Included If Interested. Heater Is Less Than

3 Years Old.Bed Frame Is Too Big

For Our BedroomAsking $250 OBO508-234-8731

Boys Baby ClothesTwins, Or Can Be Sold

Individually.50 To $1 Each

Graco Infant Car Seat& Two Separate Bases

Baby Seat(All Purchases At

Babies R Us)Call 508-943-3342

Ask For Pattie

Brother DisneyEmbroidery

MachineNever Used - New

Still In CartonRetail $800

Special! $300Fun, Easy, Relaxing

Call 508-757-9055Brunarhans

12-Gun Hutch-StyleGun Cabinet

$500

Dry BarWith 2 Stools

All Oak$500

Scuba GearTanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins,

Regulator With Octopus, Etc.$300

860-779-6171

Californa King Bedroom SetNew Matress, Split

Boxsprings, Headboard.With Beveled Glass-TopBureau & 2 Endtables.

$1500 OBOAsk For Ron Jr.508-943-1000

Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,

ResidentialWire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,

Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters,

Punches, Pipe-Benders.New Recessed Troffer

Flourescent 3-TubeT-8 277V Fixtures

Enclosed$56 Each

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

Camcorder$140

Audio Equipment$60

Electric Guitar$95

Amp $60Receiver $120

Canon Film Camera $45DVD Player $25

GPS $95Computer $150DJ Equipment

Dale Earnhardt Sr.Magazines

860-963-7087

Chevy PrizmWanted

Any Year. Must Have Very Low Miles.

Will Consider A Civic508-764-1439

Coca-ColaMachines

& CollectiblesGlassware, Pictures, Signs,

X-Mas Items, SewingMaterial, Etc., Etc.

Call For AppointmentWeekdays 4pm-8pmWeekends Anytime

Liz And Mike508-949-7277

Webster

Colonial WoodHutch and Base

Honey Pine finish.Asking $350

Antique CzechCrystal Set

Valued at over $1800.Hand cut, very ornate.

Appraised.Will sell for $900

Call (508)943-6367

Complete Master Bedroom Furniture

Includes CaliforniaKing-Sized Waterbed Frame,

Large Armoire, LargeDresser With Mirror,

(2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Cherry In Excellent

Condition.$2000 OBO

MUST SACRIFICE AT$1295

(3) Original FactoryHubcaps

For Hyundai Sonata$35 Each

Call Alan At508-509-5407

Coolant System1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase

6-Gallon Flood-Type$300 New$150 OBO

120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Coolant System

$300 New$150 OBO

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

Crystal GlasswareOf All Kinds

Plus A Few Bowls, Etc.Good Stuff, For Cheap!

413-245-6246

Dale Ernhardt Sr.Letter Coat

New, With 2 Cars In Case$150

Spongebob 13” TV$50

Lil Tykes Car$20

508-434-0315

Dining Room SetGolden Oak Oval Table.

60”x42” Closed,90”x42” Open.

6 Chairs (4 Side, 2 Captains)Matching Lighted Buffet Hutch, 54”Wx18”Dx76”T

Asking $1500 OBO

Manchester MahoganyWood Valet Chair

With Drawer$100 OBO

508-476-7572

DISHWASHERHot Point Dishwasher $100

ALSO:Brand New CasioKeyboard LH100

Digital Screen Prompts,Keys Light Up With Voice Prompts. Lots Of Stored

Music Inside!Paid $199 On Sale

Sell $100Email:

[email protected] Pictures Or Call Marty

(Dayville, CT, 06241,Near MA & RI Line)

860-779-2611

010 FOR SALE

DishwasherKenmore

Portable Or Can BeConverted To Built-In

$100508-765-0747

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

Downsizing Sale!Solid Maple 2-Piece

Formal Hutch68”Hx40”Lx18”W

$300Solid Maple DeskWith Attached Hutch

(Basset)76”Hx42”Lx18”W

$200Solid Maple Tea Cart

With Drawer$50

Stainless Steel FlatwareService For 10, Some

Service Pieces$25

(2) Large Crystal-Base Lamps

$20 EachMedium Crystal-Base Lamp

$15Horizontal & Vertical

Decorative Plate HoldersFree-Standing Jewelry

Armoire$30

Ann Klein Womens Dress Winter Coat

Black, Calf-Length,Never Worn, Size 2X

$75Ann Klein Womens Grey

Dress Winter CoatCalf-Length, Worn Only

Few Times, Size 12$50

Call Chris508-764-3736

Early 1950’s8-Piece

Wrought IronDen Set

In Excellent Condition.$550 OBO

413-245-7819

Early 2-DrawerBlanket Chest

4-Drawer BureauHoosier Cabinet

GlasswareLamps

Old DishesExcellent Condition

Other AntiquesAvailable!

508-764-8801

ElectronicsHuge Speakers

Paid $500 EachAsking $300 For Pair

Sony Surround-SoundSystem

$250

Set Of 4 Speakers$300

Call 508-949-7040

ELECTRONICS(Sturbridge, MA)SAMSUNG LN52A850

LCD 1080p HDTV52”, Slim 1.9” Thin

120Hz RSS$3099$1799

SONY VCR/VHSSLV-780HF

$199$99

SONY DSC-H1Digital Camera

$299$179

SONY FX330Video Camcorder

$299$149

BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 SOUND SYSTEM

$2999$1499

Call Mr. Desai732-309-9366 (Cell)

010 FOR SALE

eMachinesDesktop PC

With 20” Samsung LCD Monitor

140GB Hard Drive, 1GB RAM. CD/DVD Burner,

Digital Media CardReader (4 Slots).

Running Vista Smoothly!Asking $500 For

The Combo!774-232-6617

ExerciserAero Pilates Performer 295

$150

Gas WeedwhackerCraftsman Brand

$50860-935-0355

Farm EquipmentCultivator Toolbar

5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine,2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point

$350Lime Spreader

Tow-Behind, Ground Driven.$150

860-974-7099

Farmer’s Hutch$200

Call 508-943-3711After 6pm

Fish Tanks125 & 75 Gallon

Complete Setups, Including Wood Cabinet Stands,

Canister Filters For Salt Or Fresh Water, Heaters,

Pumps, Lights & Extras.$600 & $500 FIRM

Call 508-949-7040

Ford Tractor1958 4-Cycle, Power

Steering, Bucket With Down Pressure And Extras.

$4800 OBO508-867-7345

FURNITUREBeautiful Brown Paisley

Couch, ChairWith Matching

Large Beveled Mirror.$700

Antique OakRocking Chair

$100Antique Pine Buffet

$200

508-867-8948

Garage Air Lift Jack$400

Fish Tankw/Stand & Accessories

$100

860-774-1485

Golf ClubsMens/Womens

Complete Set With Bag$75

Campbell 100 PSICompressor

$65

Dorm Microwave $30

Falcon Fishing RodsBrand New $100

Okuma Fishing RodsBrand New $75

Wood Fishing Rod Rack12 Rods - $40

Assorted Okuma Reels$50-$100

Boy’s BMX Bike $20

508-390-3717

Hand-CraftedJewelry

Many VarietiesRings

Lucite BraceletsEarrings

And More!508-410-5783

HaywoodWakefield

Bedroom SetDouble(Full-Sized) Bed With Mirror, Bureau, And Table.

$350508-943-8482

Hunting Camo Clothes &Equipment

Mostly New, Some Used.Sizes Medium, Large & XL.

Insulated Suit, Jackets, Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants.

Archery, Shotgun,Black Powder

Call For Prices508-949-1320

010 FOR SALE

Heavy DutyCommerical

Fitness EquipmentBody Masters Standing

Leg CurlBicep CurlPec Deck,

Abdominal Machine.$400 Each

TrotterPrecor

Treadmills, SteppersElipticals, Bikes

$100-$500Lockers

Tanning Beds$400

Many Other Body Masters Machines Also Available!

860-774-8008

Hewlett PackardColor Printer

$25

WhirlpoolAir Conditioner

Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU$125

Computer DeskGlass Top, Pull-Out Leaf,

Attached File Cabinet$150

Beige ShermagGlider & Ottoman

$225Call 508-949-8851

Hosier CabinetIn Original Condition

$900Over-Stuffed Upholstered

Green Chair$250

Huntington Green Floral2-Cushion Sofa

$700Kitchen Set

Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs$625

VariousUsed Appliances

Call For Details

508-943-8693

John Deere 2243Greens Mower

$5900 OBOJohn Deere 220A

Walk-Behind Greens Mower$1995 OBO

508-764-8330

Kawai OrganAsking $2000

ToolsAll Kinds Of Home ToolsSome New, Some Lightly

Used508-347-3380

Kitchen CenterBy Oster

Complete Set Of Attachments For Food Processing,

Cooking & Baking.Great Condition.

$65508-949-1320

Ladies’ Genuine Black Shearling

SheepskinFur Coat

Medium. Like New. Worn One Or Twice. Length 30”

(Collar To Hem), Shoulders 19”, Sleeves 25”,

Bust 40-42”$250 OBO

508-885-8940Leave Message

LandscapeEquipment

Trailer$995 OBO

Aluminum FoldingStaging/Scaffolding2 Sections w/Platforms,

On Wheels, w/Steps4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H

$895 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Large Colonial Bedroom Chest

4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Drawers. Mahogany.

Paid $500Will Sell For $300

508-347-7520

Lexmark Printer$50 OBO

Wood Piano BenchWith Storage

$25 OBOCall

508-892-1679

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010 FOR SALE

Liner TrayFor Cargo Area/Floor For

2008 Subaru OutbackNever Used.

Cost $70Asking $45 CASH

Brookfield508-867-2224

Living Room Sofa & Chair

Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Frame, Excellent Quality.Floral Pattern, Country

Styling.Solid Wood Coffee

& End TableOver $3500 New$800 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

Living RoomSofa & Chair

Multi-Colored, Dominantly Green. Clean,

Good Condition.$150 OBO

Call 508-892-9212

LK StainlessSteel Sink

Model #CCR2522-4Brand New, In Box.“Celebrity Classic”.

New $400Asking $125508-832-9877

Llama WoolFor Sale

UnfinishedCall For More Information

508-335-8239

MahoganyBedroom Set

Bed, Dresser With Mirror, Chest On Chest, Night Table.

$1500 Negotiable

Mahogany Cedar Chest$600 Negotiable508-234-2897

MahoganyBedroom Set

Full-Size Bed. Highboy,Mirrored Dresser,

Nightstand.Excellent Condition.

$1200

Solid Oak BedFull-Sized.

Excellent Condition.$850

508-756-6120774-289-6982

Men’s Burberry Prorsum

TrenchcoatSize ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Worn, But Good Condition.

$100860-974-9946

Miscellaneous Items

Maytag Wall-Mount Microwave Oven

Works Fine. $50Head Skis,

Bindings & PolesNever Used!

$150Pioneer & TechnicsStereo Components

Best Offer

Call 508-949-7040

MOST ITEMS HALF ORIGINAL

PRICE!Arien Tractor

Arc WelderWood-Burning StoveFishing EquipmentArchery EquipmentMachinist Tools

Auto ToolsAntenna Tower35mm Camera

146 VHS DisneyMovies

508-885-5189

Project LeftoverLumber

Shed DoorInterior Bi-Fold Doors

4x4’s, 2x4’sPlywood

MUCH MORE!$85 For All

508-248-1951

010 FOR SALE

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45 OBO

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

$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

1/2HP 208/230/460VLarge Overhead Door-Opener

$120 OBO4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best OfferCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

MTD Lawn Tractor1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch

Blade. Good Condition,With Heavy-Duty Trailer.

$350508-266-0330586-419-1040

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Just In Time ForChristmas

Saddles$100 Each

Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc.Blessings Farm

50 H Foote RoadCharlton

508-248-1411

New BunkbedsPaid $900

Asking $500Just Purchased In March!

Includes Mattresses774-200-1561

NEWElipticalMachine

$150With Exercise Videos

& Mat.If InterestedCall Rosaida774-402-4849

Nordic TracWalk Fit Skier/Rower

$100508-885-9992

Oak 24”Captain’s Back

Stool$50

Tempered GlassCocktail Table

40” x 40” $75

(3) BrassHanging/Ceiling Lights

2 With 3 Lamps1 With 4 Lamps

$15 Each

508-987-1104

Oak ComputerArmoire

$150Trumpet $100

Electric/Acoustic GuitarVinci Brand $100

508-864-7159

OrganTechnics SXEN4

Best OfferRascal Scooter

600 SeriesBest Offer

508-892-8316

Outdoor Garden Fountain

Very Large, Gorgeous,3 Tiers, Excellent Condition

Must Be Seen!Originally $1500

Asking $650508-867-3900

PanasonicColor TVCT-36SX12F

36” HDS Flat Screen With Remote & Operating

Instructions.$475

Call 508-943-1206After 7pm

RototillerAriens, Rear Tine, Electric

Start. Newly Serviced,7HP Engine.

$550508-234-6096

010 FOR SALE

Park Model RV2002, 12x40

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

Pine HutchShelves & Drawer

On Top. Drysink In Middle With Door Opening Upwards,

And Doors Below.Very Old.

$200Maple Headboard &

Footboard&

Maple 6-Drawer DresserFull-Sized w/Rails,

From 1950’s$200

774-452-1668

Pioneer Stereo System

With All Original Manuals.Includes Turntable, Radio

Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For Speakers. Cassette Tape

Player/Recorder, CD Player.Original Cost $1250Excellent Condition

$550413-245-3402

Pratt & Whitney Flat-Belt Driven

Metal LatheOverall Dimensions;7’ Long By 2’ Wide

Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks.

$450860-923-3532Ask For Ron

Radison Canoe12’ Square-Stern

Like New, Comes With Oars & Electric Motor

$450Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2”

Delta Band Saw 16”$500 For Both

Call Joe508-278-3211

Ruby & Diamond14K Ladies’ Ring

Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct2 Diamonds Are Set To The

Side. Fine Color &Good Quality.

Documented Replacement Value $1375

Asking $750Call 508-347-5813

SchwinnElectric ScooterNeeds new battery, $60.

(508)764-6560Scooter StorePower Chair

Model “Jazzy”Travels 8 Miles On One

Charge! New, Never Used.Purchased In March 2009.

Paid $6800Sell For $2500 OBO

Ray Or Debbie508-277-2795508-277-2658

SeveralQueen-Sized

Bedroom Setsw/Box & Mattress, Cherry

Mirrored Dressers,Drawered Nightstand

$1200 Each

RugsBird Of Paradise(2)9x12, 9x14

$295 EachOriental Style(2)Red 9x12$300 Each

508-943-8693

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295

$950

TracVacModel 385-IC/385LH

Used Once.Paid $1300

$1100

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295

Used TwicePaid $2772

$1900508-765-5763

010 FOR SALE

Solid OakS-Bent Windsor

Chairs4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black

Finish Captains Chairs.In Perfect Condition.

$180(3) Adult Small Jobe

Life VestsBarely Used

$25508-234-2647

Sony Wega 32” TVLike New!

$150

Beautiful Oak41”W x 54”H x 23”D

Cabinet For TVWith Recessed Doors.

Paid $800Asking $200

Photos Available By Email508-764-4103

Stereo With Speakers

$50Call 508-278-7958

StoveFranklin StyleWood-Burning

$275

Gas LogNever Used

$90508-832-6234

Tan Genuine Sheepskin Men’s

JacketSize 46, Never Worn.

$150

Portable Olympia Typewriter

In Case. In Good Condition$75

Vintage Royal TypewriterTable Model

$35 OBO508-756-3690

ThomasvilleCherry

Bedroom SetDresser, Mirror, Chest,

Nightstand, Headboard & Footboard. With QueenMattress & Boxspring

Included.Very Good Condition!

Seldom Used.$750 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

Toshiba36 Inch TVUsed Very Little.Plays Like New!

MUST SELL!Cost $895

Sell For $399Call 508-885-9754

Total Gym XLUsed Very Little Since

Purchased 5 Years.Paid $1000Best Offer

Antique 1930’sWalnut Dining Room

TableIn Good Condition

$300 OBO508-461-7224

Trailer Tires8”

No Cracks.Mounted On Rims.

Cheap1-508-248-6783

Trampoline13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame &

Frame Pad (Red)$75

Ladies 26” MongooseHilltopper Mountain Bike

Red$35

24” Mongoose MGX/DXR Mountain BikeDual Suspension,

21 Speed, Red$35

24” Mongoose DXR AL Mountain Bike

Dual Suspension, Aluminum, 21 Speed, Silver

$35860-935-0072

Unique Oak Table72” Round

$550Must See To Appreciate

508-756-6120774-289-6982

010 FOR SALE

Trees for Sale

Evergreen Trees, Colorado Blue Spruce, Potted Trees,Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall.

Excellent Privacy Border/OrnamentalAll 10 trees for $85.

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Trestle-StyleLibrary Table

Antique, 72”x32”Wide Boards.

Asking $250Also Antique Victrola,Melodeon, And More

508-248-1951

VHS Tapes & Cabinet$250

Will Sell VHS TapesSeparately If Wanted

Dark Shadows VHS TapesSome Original,Some Recorded(45 Volumes)

$50413-262-9990

WeddingGown (Satin)From David’s Bridal

Worn Only Few Hours.Like New! Size 12/14

With Sequins, MatchingVeil & Train. Gorgeous!

$99 OBOLeave Message508-981-2636508-885-4580

Western SaddleBlack, With Pad. OnlyUsed A Few Times.

$150Also:

Child’s Western SaddleWith Bridle, Black

$150508-943-4365

WHIRLPOOLGLASS-TOP

ELECTRIC RANGE:$275.00.

Frigidaire top-mount frig.: $225.00.

Emerson microwave: $25.00. All white, good condition.

Call 508-801-6367

Women’s BurberryProrsum

TrenchcoatSize 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out

Lining. Excellent Condition.$500

Women’s Burberry Prorsum

Dress CoatSize 14 Petite, Brown,Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Designer ClothingShoes &

AccessoriesShoes, Sizes 5-11

Clothing Sizes 0-1240 Plus Crates!!!Excellent SecondHand Condition.

Over 300 Pair Designer Jeans.

Many High-End Items.860-974-9946

Women’s Escada Coat/Jacket

Cashgora/Angora Wool,Gold Color. US Size 10 Or 12, Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Riding Leathers

Size Small Walter Dyer Chaps, Medium Gloves,

Fringe Coat With Two Liners (Medium), Harley Helmet

(Small).Excellent Condition.$275 CASH ONLY

508-341-9282

Women’s Salvatore Ferragamo

Leather BlazerJacket

Soft, Buttery,Golden Brown Color.Excellent Condition.

Size 6 Or 8$200

860-974-9946

010 FOR SALE

Wood StoveEnergy HarvesterGood Condition With

Fire Screen.$350 OBO

413-245-3008

Wood StoveVermont Castings Resolute

Excellent Condition. Very Clean Burning, Firescreen

And Warming ShelvesIncluded.

$2100 NewAsking $1100

508-943-0277

YamahaV-Star 1100

Studded Seat & Pillion Pad$200

FitnessQuest EdgeCrosstrainer

Used Only A Few TimesAsking $250

Sears CraftsmanGas-Powered Edger

$75508-892-1550

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

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

107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

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

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

130 YARD SALES

ESTATE SALESaturday, 3/6

&Sunday 3/79am-3pm

33 North Spencer Road(Route 31)

SpencerOld Furniture, Paintings,Antiques, China, Crystal,

Kitchen Items, TV, Stereo, Old Albums,

Everything Must Go!

YARD SALEChurch Yard Sale With

Baked GoodsChurch of The Reconciliation

5 North Main StreetWebster, MA

Saturday, 3/6/108am-4pm

Lots Of Good “Stuff!”All Proceeds Support

The Church

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

1998 Yamaha VMax 500

3400 Miles.$1700

508-987-7686

2002 PolarisEdge X

Electric Start, Reverse,2992 N. Maine Miles.

$2800 Or BRO

1996 Skidoo MXZ 5833717 N. Maine Miles.

Runs Great.$1800 Or BRO508-949-7388

Arctic CatSnowmobiles

2006 570 Panther2-Up, 579 Miles,

Automatic Start & ReverseLike New

1996 ZR5802300 Miles, Real Fast Sled!Take Them Both For $5900

508-340-5334

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

2005 Ski-Doo JetskiApple Green & Black.Less Than 65 Hours.3-Cylinder 15003cc

Supercharged Engine.3-Seater, 130 Inches Long.

$7500Includes Dock & Trailer

508-347-8956

205 BOATS

1970 Sea Sprite14’ w/Trailer & 33 HPJohnson Outboard.All In Good Shape.

$950

4 Michelin Snow TiresWith Rims195/60R15

$175Sylvania VintageStereo Console

Circa 1960Solid Oak & Oak Veneer

Cabinet$75

508-868-2860

1985 Ski Nautique “2001”

400 Hours On Engine,Newer Upholstery.

$4000 OBO413-222-2058

1990 Glasport20 Foot

Open Bow Ski BoatNew 350 Engine, Zero Hours. New Interior, New Flooring.

Drive-On Trailer.Sacrifice At $7200

12 Foot Jon BoatSeats, Electric Motor,

On Trailer.$1500

508-234-6096

2004 Carver 360Sport Sedan

(2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Engines. 7.3KW Kohler

Generator, 2 State Rooms, Fresh Water Vacu-Flush

Head, Full Galley.PRICE REDUCED

$199,000$179,000

Call 774-230-8295

Larson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$5000508-476-5476

Sailboat For Sale2000 Hunter 212

Great Day Sailer!21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin,

Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib.Great Shape,

Used Very Little.30% Under NADA Retail

$4950508-340-7697

260 ANTIQUES

Route 169 Antiques884 Worcester

Street,Southbridge MALooking to purchase

antiques andcollectibles, single items

or entire estates.We buy it all also do

on site estate sales and estate auctions.

Call anytime, Mike 508-765-9512

265 FUEL/WOOD

A. JeffersTree Service

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

Tree RemovalsLogging

Land ClearingFirewood$175/Cord

WOOD LOTSWANTED

FREE ESTIMATESCall (774)239-0285

All SeasonedHardwood

Cut, Splt & DeliveredPrompt Delivery

MC & Visa AcceptedWestview Farms

111 East Hill RoadMonson, MA

413-246-1721

265 FUEL/WOOD

Cut & SplitGreen

Firewood2 Cord Minimum

$175/cord(Delivered - Limited Area)Premium Dark Pine Bark

Mulch Available$20.00/yardplus delivery

T. Jepson & Son, LLC.508-885-3037774-272-3729

FirewoodCut, Split & Delivered.

Seasoned$220 per cord.

Call (413)245-3306

FIREWOODGreen Or SeasonedCut, Split & Delivered

WOOD LOTS WANTEDCall Paul

508-769-2351508-987-5349

FirewoodGreen, $135

128 cubic feet.

(508)476-3073 or

(774)696-7879

Fully SeasonedQuality

HardwoodCut, Split & Delivered.

508-729-3368

HardwoodCut, Split & Delivered

To Brookfields &Spencer Area.

Seasoned $200Green $150

Call508-731-5414774-452-3831

Strum’s FirewoodSeasoned Hardwood

AvailableFREE Delivery

Call Dan413-537-0951

MC/Visa Accepted

283 PETS

AA CCHHAANNCCEE FFOORR LLIIFFEE NNEEEEDDEEDD FFOORR

BBEEAAUUTTIIFFUULL CCAATTSS&& DDOOGGSS

Tested, vetted, and ready for love. Please consider these,

“homeless” pets foradoption.

SECOND CHANCEANIMAL SHELTERCall 508-867-5525

www.secondchanceanimals.org

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

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

Spencer Animal Control

Desperately needs homes for many

abandoned cats and sometimes kittens.

Shots, wormed,leukemia tested,

spayed & neutered.Call 508-885-2306

285 PET CARE

Apple Acres Kennel

• Rubber-MattedHeated/Air-Conditioned

Sleeping Areas.• Large Individual Runs,Outdoor Exercise Pens,

Country Walks• Large Indoor

Play Area•Bathing Available• Monitored By ADTOpen 7 Days A Week

8:30am-10:30am3:00pm-5:00pm

Call (508)865-2227Bassett Pups

Available!


SOUTHBRIDGE CREDIT UNIONTELLERS WANTED

FULL & PART TIMEApply at the

Southbridge Credit Union205 Main Street, Southbridge

514 Main Street, FiskdaleCenter at Hobbs Brook, Sturbridge

732 Southbridge Street, AuburnEqual Opportunity Employer

Established in 1938

DIRECT CARE STAFFThe Center of Hope is seeking

Direct Care Staff and Job Coaches.Must have valid drivers license, daily use of a

vehicle, successful pre-employment physical/drug screeningand criminal background check. Experience a plus.

Monday-Friday day hours.

Visit www.thecenterofhope.org for more info, or apply in person.

100 Foster StreetSouthbridge, MA 01550

AA/EOE

285 PET CARE

CollinswoodK-9 Services

Exceptional boarding environment with

unique daycare setting

Monday-Fridaydaycare available

State of the art indoor training facility

Group or private day and evening classes

Agility obedience and conformation

Puppy KindergartenStarting Soon

Beginner Obedience Starting Soon

Beginner AgilityStarting Soon

New CompetitionObedience

All BreedGroomingAvailable

“It’s all about the dogs!”

Call Terri508-832-9394or visit our website

www.collinswoodk9.com

FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee

GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right to

Your Door”508-987-2419

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

home.Positive methods

used.Certified Pet Dog

trainer and member APDT

Call Renelle at 508-892-1850

email:[email protected]

JJ && LLPPeett SSiittttiinngg

SSeerrvviicceeProfessional at Home

Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingMember of National

Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Established 1996Certified • Bonded • Insured

508-347-3826

New Owners!New Energy!New Stuff!

BoardingLuxury suites,

walks, treats, & one on one playtimes available.

Natural foodsReiki

Flower EssencesFeng Shui

DaycareDaily/weekly rates

TrainingBasic-AdvancedGroup or private

Experienced caring staffTours 10am-4pmOther times by appt.

please!

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill

RoadOxford, MA

www.starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bagged ShavingsKiln-Dried Pine

Paper Bags.3.25 Cubic Feet

$5.00 Each (No Limit)Pick Up In

West BrookfieldRock Valley Farm

508-867-2508

First CuttingHAY

Solid Bales$4.50 Per Bale

Ground EarCORNFor Livestock

85 Pound Bags$10 Per Bag

Overlook FarmBrookfield, MA 01506

508-867-2099

Horse TackBits, Bridles, Saddles,

Accessories. New, Used, English, Western, Blankets,

Gift Items, Reins.Almost AnythingHorse-Related

Rock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

286 FEED

Quality Horse Hay800 Pound Square Bales

Timothy & Orchard GrassesFertilize Fields

First Cutting $100 EachSecond Cutting $130 Each

Delivery Fee ExtraRock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

$$$$

CASH PAIDFor your unwanted

musical instrumentsin any condition!

*Guitars*Amplifiers*Drums**Saxes*Trumpets*

*Keyboards*Pro Audio*Etc.*Call: 508-765-9352

Open Mon-Sat(10-6)

339 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA 01550

gordonlasalle.com

BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!

We Buy Books!Accumulations

CollectionsEstates

Etc.

The Book BearRoute 9

West Brookfield, MACall Today For

An Appointment508-867-8705

(Toll-Free)877-809-2665

BUYINGOld ToysMarblesCrocksPottery

Sporting EquipmentTools

JewelryEtc.

Call Tom Or Deb508-987-1060

Or508-865-1228Leave Message

CASH PAIDFor Coins And Jewelry

Buying/SellingGold & Silver

One Piece Or CollectionLee’s Coins & Jewelry239 West Main Street

East Brookfield(Route 9 - Panda

Garden Plaza)508-637-1236508-341-6355

LOOKING TO BUYWooden Or VinylPost & Rail

FencingWill Pay Reasonable

Price For Either.508-885-3132

WANTEDCat’s Meow VillageReproduction Of TheUnibank Of Uxbridge

(No Longer Made)If You Have One To Sell,

Call 508-234-4722Ask For Tom OrLeave Message

298 WANTED TO BUY

WANTEDInsulated Copper

&Aluminum Wire

25 Pounds Or MoreWe Will Come To You,

Weigh It, And Pay CashOn The Spot!Contractors &

Electricians WelcomeCall To Make An

Appointment508-269-2593

WANTEDOld/Used/Any

ConditionKitchen Cabinets

If They Are What We Want, We Will Even Remove Them

From Your Kitchen!We Are A Re-Facing

Company That Needs TheseCabinets For Our Home Show Booth, To Show“Before” and “After”

Kitchen OptionsMonday-Friday

9am-5pm508-987-3384

WAR RELICS&

WAR SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!Helmets, Swords,

Daggers, Bayonets,Medals, Badges, Flags,

Uniforms, etc.Over 30 Years Experience.Call: 1-508-688-0847

I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Are You UpTo The Challenge?

$2k-5k/Month Part-Time, $20k/Monthy PotentialFull-Time If You Have

Ingerity & Drive.(Government Certified

Incomes Available)Must Demonstrate Strong Desire To Succeed & Be

Coachable.15 Year Old Inc. 500Company With The

Highest Ratings.For Interview Call Bob

508-488-9404

Burner TechOil Company In NeedOf Burner Technician.

3 Years ExperiencePreferred. Health &

Dental Insurance Available. Competitive Wages.

Call For Appointment508-248-9638

Inexperienced PeopleNeed Not Apply!

DriverValet Parking Attendant-to work at several locations

in Worcester, MA.IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T-P/T available. Potential to

earn $11 and more to start. Great benefits health, dental, 401k plan, plenty of room for

growth! Applicant must be over 18, must be able to

drive standardtransmission vehicles, have

valid license, and priorcustomer service experience

a plus!!!Please contact us at877-455-5552 or at:

www.valetparkofamerica.com/employment

DriverWanted

CDL CLASS B RequiredBenefitsLeBoeuf’s

Rubbish RemovalCall

508-764-6677

Drivers

•DRIVERS (10)•Class A CDL

Dedicated Fleet OTR3-5 Day Dispatch

New StartupNo Touch Freight

1yr Verifiable T/T Exp. Req.Clean Driving/Work Record

Full Benefits/401KCardinal LogisticsCall 866-299-5673www.cardlog.com

EOE

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

24/7 Support. GenerousReimbursement.

$500 Sign-On BonusCall For Details

Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care

508-829-6769

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Full-Time Diesel Mechanic

Needs Strong Preventative Maintenance Program. Must Have Electrical &

Hydraulic Knowledge. Also, Must Have Own Tools.

Apply In PersonLeBoeuf’s Rubbish

Removal126 Ashland AveSouthbridge, MA

HamptonInn

SturbridgeIs now hiring for

the followingpositions

Front DeskAttendantApply in personHampton Inn

328 Main StreetSturbridge MA 01566

HousekeeperPart-Time

Reliable And Will NeedReferences. Must Be Able

To Work Weekends.Contact Phyllis At

508-885-9036Thursdays Through Sundays

Mystery ShoppersEarn Up To $100 Per Day!

Undercover ShoppersNeeded To Judge Retail &

Dining Establishments.Experience Not Required

877-787-6583

Truck DriversWanted

Class A CDL with Hazmat.Day Driving

Throughout Northeast.Company Based inNorth Brookfield.

Retirees Welcome!No Overnight Loads.

(508)867-3235

VeterinaryTechnician

FT/PT Positions Available.Individual Must Be CVT Or

Have Achieved Level OfExperience That Is

Comparable. Applicant Must Be Reliable, Professional,

Compassionate And ATeam Player.

Ability To Multi-Task & Thrive In A Fast Paced

Setting Is Essential.Submit Resume Via Fax

508-234-0213Or Mail To

1114 Providence RoadWhitinsville, MA 01588

WIRELESSDISTRIBUTORS

WANTEDFull-Time PositionsPart-Time PositionsManager OpeningsWEEKLY COMMISION

PAYRESIDUAL PAY

75K IN BONUSESWIRELESS SERVICE

CREDITS

Call508-987-8722

311 PART-TIME HELPWANTED

Custodian WantedFour Hours Per Week

For Senior Center.Light Maintenance,

Moderate/Heavy Cleaning.Reliable. Security Check.

Late Afternoon Hours.Please Call

508-347-7575For An Application

By March 15th

Part-TimeAll-AroundMachinist

Retirees & Others AreWelcome To Apply!

508-248-7200

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL

Auburn VNAExtended Care

Certified HomeHealth Aide/Companion

Looking For Live-In &Short-Term Aides.

Excellent Pay. References& Experience Required.Interested Candidates

Please ContactAuburn VNA Extended Care

191 Pakachoag StreetAuburn, MA 01501

508-791-0081Or Email

[email protected]

333 SURROGATEMOTHERS

SurrogateMothersNeeded

From MA & CTEstablished SurrogacyProgram seeks loving

women to carry couples’biological babies. 21-43,

prior birth experiencerequired, non-smokers, generous compensation.

1-888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

SnowplowingRemoval of Metal,

Appliances,Furniture, TV’s.

ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed. Small Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

550088--334477--77880044441133--226622--55008822

CleanoutsCleanups

Haul-AwayBasements

AtticsApartments

GaragesYards

Rental PropertyEstate CleanoutsSmall Building

DemolitionIf You Want

To Get Rid Of It,We’ll Do It!

FREE Estimates!774-230-8586

DAVE’SPAINTING

Save With Dave508-277-9801

433 CLEANING

* TLC Home *Cleaning

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

Family’s Safety.Gift Certificates For

Baby Showers,Anniversaries, And More!

A Perfect Gift!

CALL TAMMIE TODAYFOR A CLEANER

TOMORROW!508-347-3275774-230-7885

Office/HomesSpring Or Fall Cleanings

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

Bonded

References Available

433 CLEANING

AffordableResidential

& Commercial Cleaning

We Offer Quality Work At An Affordable Price!

• Offices & Homes• Weekly & Bi-Weekly• One-Time Cleanings• Carpet Cleaning• Auto Detailing• Floors• Upholstery• Janitor Work• Windows

We Guarantee YourSatisfaction Will BeOur Best Reference!

REGISTERED,INSURED & BONDEDGive Maria A Call

508-764-2500

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

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

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads

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

Feels Like HomeChildcareIn Charlton

Has Immediate Openings!Full-Time

OrBefore/Afterschool Fun

Contact Missy At508-248-6059

[email protected] #2088178

NOWENROLLINGFALL 2010

Bright BeginningsMontessoriPre-School

465 Main Street, Oxford, MAYour Child Deserves The

Best Start To TheirEducation!

508-987-3465Lic. #8121699

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

ADDITIONSKITCHENS

BATHS&

RENOVATIONS(We Show Up!)

David EdwardDesigns

21 Years Experience3rd Generation

Licensed & InsuredCall The Experts For YourNext Home Project And

Let The Fun Begin!Thank You

Call David508-987-5474

DiGeronimoPainting

Quality, Affordability& Trust

Without CompromiseInterior Rooms

As Low As$129

Ceilings $59Woodwork $59

Serving Central Mass.James DiGeronimoCell 508-577-7940

JP&D BuildersMaster Carpenter

Available For All YourRemodel Needs.Kitchens, Baths,

Decks, Etc.508-949-7344

457 LAWN/GARDEN

CompostedSheep Manure

Available At Farm!20lb Bags

At $10 Per BagCall 508-867-6111

Leave Message

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

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

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

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap,

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

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

WANTEDLand Near

Spencer/Paxton Line

Area Of Camp MarshallFor A Single Family Home.

Please Call John413-813-5712

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

BrooksideTerrace

Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

FREE RENT!!!Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

Starting at $797• Pool

• Basketball Court• Playground

• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

C&CPropertiesLOOK & COMPARE

SouthbridgeQuality 1, 2 & 3

Bedroom Apartments!Appliances, Off-Street

Parking.

Sturbridge2 Bedroom Apartment

Appliances & Hot Water Included. Convenient

Location, Laundry Room On Premises$750/Month

Call (508)765-0501

SOUTHBRIDGEBRAND NEW

APARTMENTS!2 Bedrooms/$775.

Available now.Stove, refrigerator anddishwasher included.

Secure building.Off-street parking.

NO Pets.Call (508)765-5852


Charlton2 Bedroom Apartment.

$175/weekAvailable 4/1

Southbridge2 Bedroom ApartmentsStarting At $150/Week

WebsterBrand New House

2 Bedrooms$1200/Month

All are newly remodeled, carpeted, stove &

refrigerator included.Section 8 Approved.

No Pets AllowedSecurity Deposit &

References Required

Call 774-289-1714

CharltonLarge 1 Bedroom

$675

E. Brookfield3 Bedroom, 1 Bath,

1st Floor $9001 Bedroom, 1 Bath,

2nd Floor $550

SpencerLarge 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

$7004 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath

$12751 Bedroom, 1 Bath

$700

LeicesterLarge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

$800

HouseworksRealty.com508-867-0903

Douglas1 & 2 Bedroom

Apartments Available.$600-$750/Month

Rent Includes Heat &Hot Water.

Off-Street Parking. Stove& Refrigerator Included.No Smoking. No Pets.First/Last & Security

508-737-2523

DOUGLAS1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

Apartments AvailablePrices start at $845/month.

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

Off street parking.Call (508)476-3777

DouglasTwo Bedroom $800

Plus ElectricNew Appliances,

Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Country Road. No Traffic.No Smoking, No Dogs.Call (508)476-1722

DouglasTwo Bedroom Apartment,

Second Floor. PrivateEntrances, Convenient

Location, Snowplowing.Includes Heat, Hot Water

Off-Street Parking &Laundry. Large Closets.

$850/MonthCall For Details508-476-2508

508-341-2486 (cell)

FREE RENT!Heat/Hot Water

Included!Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

Starting at $797• Pool

• Basketball Court• Playground

• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

North Brookfield2 Bedrooms

Heat/Hot Water IncludedElevator Accessible, Onsite

Laundromat, Trash Removal, Private Parking.

Appliances Included.For More Info

(508)867-4277

YOU WON’T

FINDYOUR LOCAL PIZZA PLACEON JUST ANY SEARCH ENGINE.

All local. All the time.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com



LeicesterNewly Renovated 2BR

1000 Sq.Ft. House.Gas Heat (Not Included),

Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Hookups. On Private Pond With Great View, Private

Road. Use Of Pond & 30 Ft. Dock For Recreation.

Great Neighbors, QuietAtmosphere.

Available Now!$1300/Month

First/Last, Security &Credit Check Required.

No Pets.508-326-7022

North Brookfield1 Bedroom, Second Floor

Apartment. Pets Considered.$475/Month

Need First/LastCall Mike Edson AtGodin Real Estate(978)249-8131 x15

North Brookfield28 Spring Street

3 Large Rooms, First Floor.Like New!No Pets.

$600/MonthReferences & Security

Required.508-867-7404

North BrookfieldStudio Apartment

Available Immediately.Includes All Utilities, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

& Rubbish Removal.Off-Street Parking, Deck,

& Country Setting.$750/Month

First & Security, References508-277-0017

Northbridge(Linwood)

Very Nice, Clean, First FloorFour Room Apartment

(1 Bedroom)$800/Month

Includes Heat/Hot WaterSecurity Deposit Required.

NO PETS/NO SMOKINGIncludes Stove, Refrigerator,

Off-Street Parking.508-234-2025

NorthbridgeOne Bedroom

From $500 Per Month.First, Security &

Reference Required.No Pets. Must Be H.U.D.

Income Eligible.Call Dave

508-234-4041Mon-Fri

EOH

SOUTHBRIDGEClean, Spacious, First Floor Renovated 3-4Bedroom Apartment(17 Charlton Street)

Deleaded, Kid Safe, Yard, Storage, Washer/Dryer

Hookups.Section 8, Families With

Children Welcome.No Dogs, No Drugs,

And Good ReferencesCall Joe At

774-230-8486

SouthbridgeFirst Floor, Three Bedrooms,

No PetsNew Floors, Cleaned &

Painted. Some Carpeting, Stove, Off-Street Parking, Washer/Dryer Hookups

In ApartmentDeposits. References and Credit Check Required.

No Utilities.$750 Per Month

Plus Water & Sewer.Call (508)637-1074


SOUTHBRIDGE8 Summer Street

2nd Floor, 2 Bedroom, Large Kitchen, Large

Living Room, New Bath, Hardwood Floors, Heat/HW Included

$850/Month121 Elm Street

First Floor, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room. 1 Bath,

Hardwood Floors.Heat/HW Included

$900/Month15 Ballard Court

3 Bedroom, First Floor.Heat & Hot Water

Included.$975/Month

16 Ballard Court3 Bedroom, Second Floor.

Heat & Hot WaterIncluded.

$975/MonthService Pets Only

W/D Hookups,Stove/Refrigerator.First/Last/Security,

References774-437-1596

SouthbridgeEfficiency Apartment

$550/MonthOne Bedroom Apartment

$650/MonthAppliances Included

You Pay Your Own Utilities.First & Security Required.

Available March 1stLeave Message508-764-4378

Southbridge146 Charlton Street7 Room, 3 Bedroom,First Floor Apartment.

Off-Street Parking.Utilities Not Included

No Dogs.$975/MonthFirst & Last

Available NOW!781-354-8182

Southbridge2 Bedroom Apartment,

First Floor.Off-Street Parking. Stove &

Refrigerator Included.New Carpeting. No Utilities.

$700/MonthSecurity Deposit Required

CORI/Credit Check Required.Section 8 Accepted.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!508-248-3743

Southbridge3 Bedroom, Large

Apartment. Appliances, Washer/Dryer Hookups.

Section 8 Approved.Off-Street Parking.

First, Last And References.$750 Per Month

Also:Two Bedroom Available

$625Four Bedroom

$875

Call (978)852-0886

SouthbridgeApartment For Rent

Three Bedrooms, First Floor.Stove Included.

Buy Own Oil Heat.$700/Month

508-764-6425

SouthbridgeClean, Small 2 Bedroom

Duplex Apartment. Stove,Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Yard, Good Area.

Credit Check Required.No Pets.

$675/Month Plus UtilitiesCall 508-765-2658


SouthbridgeBeautiful 3 Or 4 BedroomDe-Leaded, Section 8 OK

Clean, New Paint,New Carpet, Eat-In Kitchen.

LAUNDRY HOOKUPSIN UNIT!

$950/MonthCall Ryan At

617-818-3002

SouthbridgeCoombs Street

2 Bedroom Apartment Available.

Applianced, Washer/DryerHook-ups. No Pets.

Section 8 OK.$700

First And Security.References And Credit

Check Required.

Call (508)596-8497

SouthbridgeFirst Floor, Newly Renovated Three Room, One Bedroom

Apartment.Modern Kitchen/Bath, Patio, Nice Yard, Garage Included.

Great Location!First/Last, References & Credit Check Required.

$550/Month508-765-5815

SouthbridgeFour Bedroom, First Floor.Large Eat-In Kitchen, Near

Police Station & Route 169.$900/Month Plus Utilities

Section 8 OKCall Tim Or Cara

508-347-5175

SouthbridgeHamilton Street

4 Bedroom, First FloorUnit. With Laundry Hookups, One-Car Off-Street Parking.

Very Nice, Very Large.$1000/Month617-699-7428617-645-3372

SouthbridgeLarge 1 bedroom modern.

Wall to wall, appliancesincluded, coin-op laundry, no

pets, lease and security. $575 and up, utilities not

included.Call (508)764-2866

SouthbridgeLarge Heated 2 Bedroom.

Stove & RefrigeratorIncluded.No Pets.

Washer/Dryer Hookups.Hardwood Floors.

Lease & Security Required.$750/Month

508-764-2866

SouthbridgeLarge Three Bedroom

Apartment. Closed-In Back Porch, Hardwood Floors, Wall-To-Wall Carpeting In Bedrooms. Storage Space, Appliances, Washer/Dryer

Hookup.$875/Month

Call Ed774-258-0147

SouthbridgeNewly Renovated

Apartments For Rent In2-Family HomeAvailable April 1st

First Floor, 3 Bedroom$825/Month

Second Floor Two Bedroom$750/Month

First & Last, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Off-Street Parking.

No Pets, Please.508-765-7074

Leave Message For Paul


SOUTHBRIDGEMain StreetOne Bedroom,

Second Floor, Off-StreetParking, Heat & Hot

Water Included.$700/Month

36-38 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA(860)256-7582

SouthbridgeOne Bedroom Apartment.

Second Floor, Includes Stove, Refrigerator, Hot

Water, Off-Street Parking.No Pets.

$625/MonthFirst/Security Deposit

& Credit CheckCall Irene

413-781-4633

SouthbridgeTwo Bedroom Brick Condo.

Large Eat-In Kitchen,Off-Street Parking.

Laundry Facilities In Building.Not Located In Downtown.

No Pets.$650/Month

Available Now!508-881-6751

Spencer2 Bedroom Townhouses.

Electric Appliances,Hookups.

One Year Lease. No Pets.First & Last

$625/$720 per month.Security Deposit ($500)

Call (508)886-4312

SpencerAttractive One & TwoBedroom Apartments.Appliances, Some With Washer/Dryer Hookups,

Modern & Bright,Quiet Country Setting.Conveniently Located,Directly Off Route 9.

Available Now!508-735-4335

Visit Our Websitewww.spencercondos.com

SpencerFREE RENT

17 Mechanic Street1200 Sq. Ft 3 Bedroom Unit, Deleaded. Newly Renovated

Throughout. Off-StreetParking. Appliances &

Rubbish Removal Included.$1000/Month508-796-3902

SpencerOne Bedroom Duplex,

Appliances, One Year Lease, No Pets.

First, Last, $500 Security. $525 per month.

Please Call 508-886-4312

SturbridgeNice Two-Room

Efficiency In Country Setting. Easy Commute. Includes Appliances & Laundry On Premises.

$525/MonthOne Year Lease.

Credit, References & Security Deposit

Required.Please call

(508)347-7709


STURBRIDGEDaniel Fiske

HouseFour Room Apartment

$625

Large Two BedroomPlus Office

$895~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

IncludesAppliances & Laundry Room On Premises.

No Utilities.References, AndSecurity Deposit

Required

(508)347-9081

Thompson/Quinebaug, CT

5 1/2 Room, Second Floor Apartment. Very Quiet Home.

Heat, Fridge, Stove, Trash, Snowplowing Included.

Must Have CREDIT CHECK.$850/Month

First/Last & Security.Declawed Cat OK.

860-923-2915

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

ONE MONTHFREE RENT!

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please call (508)987-1595

Webster2 BedroomApartment

Modern, New, Nice Area.Includes Dishwasher,

Off-Street Parking,Washer/Dryer Hookups.

Second Floor$750/Month

Call 508-769-2500

Webster30 Poland Street

Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment, All Appliances

Furnished. Laundry Room On Premises. Off-Street Parking.

Garages Available.No Pets.

Most Schools & Churches Within Walking Distance.

1 Mile To Route 395.Good Credit Required.

$750/MonthCall 508-949-1400Or 508-943-0972

WEBSTER3BR, 1BA. Clean, Modern Remodel. NEW Kitchen

Includes StainlessAppliances, Range,

Refrigerator, Gas Heat,Off-Street Parking,

Coin-Op.Pets OK

Pictures Available OnlineFirst/Last & Security

$975/Month Plus Utilities508-839-1015


WEBSTERFIRST MONTH FREE!

1 Bedroom And2 Bedroom Apartments

Available In Quiet 6-Family$650/$695

Off-Street Parking, Laundry.Separate Utilities. No Pets. Non-Smokers Preferred.

Last & Security.References

508-864-6285

WebsterOne Bedroom Apartment

$575First Floor, Renovated,

Kitchen With Appliances.

DudleyOne Bedroom Apartment

$500No Pets, No Smoking.

Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat & Coin-Op Laundry

508-380-2359

WebsterSpacious One Bedroom

With Large Living & Dining Areas. Walk-In Closet,Stove & Refrigerator

Included. In A Very QuietHouse/Neighborhood.

$625/MonthCall 774-272-2164

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

SouthbridgePROFESSIONALOFFICE SPACE

For Rent98 Hamilton Street

Formerly Aucoin RealtyFirst Floor, Good Visibility!

Parking1100 Sq. Ft.

Also:210 Sq.Ft.

Available (Rear Of98 Hamilton)

508-320-9075

SouthbridgeFor Lease

10,850+ S.F. BuildingIdeal For

Commercial/IndustrialUse. Town Water/Sewer,Loading Dock. Includes1,400 S.F. Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

SouthbridgeFor Lease

9,400+ S.F. Ideal ForCommercial/Light

Industrial Use.Town Water/Sewer.Includes 1,850 S.F.

Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

SouthbridgeFOR LEASE OR SALE

Owner Financing8500 Sq.Ft.

Industrial-Type BuildingWith 14-Foot Doors &2 Bridge Cranes. Large Yard, Close To Town.

Zoned Heavy Industrial.Perfect For Contractor,

Fabricator, Self-Storage, Or Recycling Dealer.

Call Dave774-230-7423

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

WebsterFor Rent

You Are Lucky We Still Have Space Available!From 1000 Sq.Ft.To 15,000 Sq.Ft.

Will Divide!Call Owner For Best Price

508-753-3670

520 HOUSEMATES

WebsterTwo Rooms For Rent

$400 & $480Everything Included!

774-452-3904

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

Northbridge(Linwood)

4 Room, 2 Bedroom House For Rent. Hardwood Floors,

Baseboard (Oil) Heat.Off-Street Parking

Washer/Dryer HookupsIn Cellar.

$1000/MonthUtilities Not Included

No Pets/Smoking508-234-2025

SouthbridgeNice Three Bedroom,

2 Bath Home WithOne-Car Garage$1300/Month860-942-0464

WebsterLakefront 3-4 Bedroom2-Level Home. 2 Baths,Access To I-395. Sandy

Beach With 70 Feet Of N.P. Waterfront.

Asking $2100/MonthFirst/Last & SecurityReferences Required.No Smoking Preferred

508-461-7372

545 LAND/LOTS

OXFORD MA Level house lots cleared with well installed and

approved. Septic design in hand. Ready to build.

Call Mark - 508-887-0170. 8 acres, $109,900.00;

1 acre, $104,900.00

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Two LotsAvailable At WorcesterCounty Memorial Park

In Paxton.Non-Selected.

Asking $1200 For BothOr Best Offer

508-885-1071

Two PlotsIn Worcester County

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAAt Garden Of Heritage II

$1500 OBO For Both508-864-7159

Worcester CountryMemorial Park

Section Valor IIGraves 1 & 2

Valued At $5600Asking $2500 For Both

508-885-6489Ask For Karen

550 MOBILE HOMES

1977 Mobile Home$70,000

Plus Park ShareFOR SALE BY OWNER

Located In Wagon Wheel Park, Brookfield, MA

508-347-3837

550 MOBILE HOMES

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park(55 And Over)

2 Bedroom with 1-1/2Bath, Living Room, LargeKitchen, Laundry RoomWith New Appliances,

And Door To Back Porch.MUST SELL!!!

$64,000508-868-4662

Mobile HomeFor Sale

In Sturbridge RetirementCo-Operative.

44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Area). Air Conditioning,

Corner Lot, 2 Sheds.For Appointment

508-347-9370

N. GrosvenordaleCT

Mobile Home For Sale14x64 Doublewide

2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Large Kitchen, Living Room.

Laundry Room.Appliances Included.

Plenty Of Cabinet Space.$65,000

For Appointment860-923-0421

REDUCED $85,000Mobile Home In Sturbridge

Retirement ParkTwo Bedrooms, One And

One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, New Roof, New Windows,

And Many Updates.Beautifully Landscaped.

508-347-8791

SturbridgeMobile Home 55+1 Bedroom, IdealLocation, Close To

Everything. New Floors,Carpets, Paint, Windows,

Shower, Cabinets & Counters. Newer Furnace,

A/C & More.Washer/Dryer.

$37,500Owner Financing

AvailableCall For Details508-347-7027

WANTED TO BUY2-3 Bedroom Trailer HomeOn Private Lot In Country Setting (Brookfields, CT Area, Etc.) With GarageOr Room To Build One.

Must Be In Good ConditionPlease Call

774-230-0565

575 VACATION RENTALS

Cape CodSummer Rental6 Room HouseWest Yarmouth

One Minute walk to Ocean beach. All amenities.$950.00 per week.

Call 617-797-4665 or617-698-0638

WELLS, MAINEVillage By the Sea

2 bedroom/2 bath condo.Pool complex, with

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

A/C, cable.$85 Per Day

(508)429-7568

HADDOCK WITH

FISHYSEARCH ENGINES?

STOP FLOUNDERING AND FISH LOCALLY.All local. All the time.

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I PAY YOU CASHFOR JUNK CARS

& TRUCKSAnd Farm Equipment

____________________________________________________

Call D&M Towing & Recycling508-887-3645

TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW

715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(3) ContinentalContra-Track Tires

Size P245-65R17On Polished Aluminum

Premium Wheels, Excellent Condition, Lots Of Tread!

$100 EachOr $250 For All

Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Trailblazer, Rainier &

Ascender.508-347-9629

5th WheelSteel Drop Center

Tailgate$200

508-943-2572

Chrysler IndustrialV8 400HP Engine

Rebuilt, Zero Miles.Sitting On Ground,

Ready To Go$2200

With Rebuilt FittedTransmission(Zero Miles)

$3000 Package DealTransmission Only

$1800508-461-9097

Rims For Sale15 Inch Aluminum RimsOff 1991 Honda Accord.

Factory Set - 5 Total$25 Each

860-923-0457

720 CLASSICS

1930 Model AFord Coupe

Green, With Extra Parts.Good Condition.

$10,000Call Karen

508-885-3192

1940 Plymouth Deluxe

2-Door SedanRuns, Original,

Needs Restoration.Stored 30+ Years.

Asking $2650508-317-7092

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

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

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5900

978-760-3453

1952 Pontiac Woody

Tin Woody Beach Wagon,In Need Of Complete

Restoration. Engine Turns, Major Components In Place. Good Interior. Solid Frame,

Straight Eight,Automatic Transmission.

$3950978-760-3453

1953 Ford2-Door SedanMild Custom, $11,000

1955 Oldsmobile 4-Door

Original, $10,000

1975 Ford Flatbed$1600

1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Pickup

Solid, Needs Restoration, $2500

Collection MUST BE SOLD!978-760-3453

1963 King MidgetNew Engine, Comet Clutch, All-New Brakes, New Paint, New Convertible Top With

Side Curtains. All-New Tires.Fun Car, Good Runner!

$5500Ask For George Or Barry

508-347-9654508-764-6059

720 CLASSICS

1966 Mustang Coupe

(Not Fastback)Rust-Free! Georgia Car

(Always Garaged)Paint’s Faded. All Ready For

YOUR 289 V8 Engine.$6900

Utility TrailerThat Dumps

Removable Sides,Very Solid.

$550978-760-3453

1968 Mustang2-Door Coupe

Red With Black Interior.302 Automatic. Very Clean,

Low Miles. RecentlyRefurbished

Asking $5000MUST SELL!

860-564-3397

1978 CorvetteSilver Anniversary Model

Limited Edition, RunsStrong, Looks Real Sharp!

Excellent Driver. L82Engine, T-Tops. A/C,

Tilt Wheel.$7900

Serious Inquires Only!508-340-5334

1979 Pontiac Trans-Am

Virginia Car. Great Condition. Smokey & The Bandit Look. Runs Well. Black Interior & Exterior, Lots Of New Parts

(Including Seats, Tires,Carpet, RebuiltTransmission)

Matching Numbers$15,000

508-615-7358

725 AUTOMOBILES

SULLIVAN AUTOSALES

33 Main Street&

2 Main Street(Route 131)

Sturbridge, MAwww.sullivanautosales.net

2002 SubaruForester S-Model

$70501995 Mercedes

E-Class$3150

2001 SubaruForester X

5-Speed, Sunroof$5050

2004 MazdaProtoge Five

$6050

1998 Subaru Legacy5-Speed$3050

1999 Subaru Forester$4050

2000 Subaru Forester$4650

2000 Ford EscortAutomatic, $2250

1998 Subaru ForesterAutomatic

$3050

Call Bert617-699-7428

1995 Volvo850 Turbo

In Good Condition.With Snow Tires.

$2500508-333-3340

1996 ChevyCaprice Classic

V8, Wagon, 4-Door,146k Miles. Last Of The

Wally-Wagons!Original Owner.

$2495508-943-2703

1996Oldsmobile 88

Runs Good.$1100

508-885-5861

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

Asking $5500 OBO508-943-1593

725 AUTOMOBILES

2000 ChryslerSebring

Convertible97k Miles, No RepairsNeeded. Carfax Report

Provided.$3500 Firm

860-634-4632

2000 DaewooNubira

4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Miles. Excellent. Automatic

Transmission, PowerWindows

$2500860-774-1485

2000 Dodge Stratus4-Door Sedan,

Power Everything.In Good Condition.Asking $1500 OBO

508-410-6017774-402-1397

2000 FordMustang GT

$11,500 OBOCandy Apple Red,Pristine Condition!

33,010 Miles.Fully Loaded, Including

MagnaFlow Exhaust,AEM Intake, Lojack.

Stored Winters.Serious Inquiries Only

860-923-9618

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

SedanWhite, Appx 60k Miles.

Owned By Elderly Driver. Selling As Part Of Estate.

Excellent Condition!Asking $4795 OBOCall 508-769-0512

2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX

4 MotionV6, 2.8 Fuel Injected.

Excellent Condition, Well Maintained. Low Miles.

Custom Wheels & Exhaust. Leather Interior, Black

On Black.$5500 OBO

508-865-5085617-519-9051

2000 Volvo S80 Sedan FWD

Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc.Fully Loaded. 180k Miles.

Original Owner. Garage Kept.Includes 4 Blizzak Snow

Tires.Excellent Condition

$5500 OBO860-928-5266

2001 FordTaurus SE

78k Original Miles, All Power, New Tires. Well Maintained Inside & Out. Color Blue.

Private Owner.$3300

Will Negotiate.774-289-4518

2002 MitsubishiGallant ES

Runs Good, Rear Quarter Dented, Replaced Engine.

$2400508-987-2045

2003 MitsubishiEclipse

ConvertibleGrey, Runs & Looks New. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles.

New Tires.Asking $10,500508-410-3078

2004 BuickRendezvousFront-Wheel Drive,

Automatic, SUV. Recent Tires, Brakes. Economical

3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. 90k, Super Heater & A/C.

Totally Reliable.Asking $6250508-248-1951

2004 SubaruImpreza WRX

All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Heated Seats & Mirrors.Custom Green Paint &

Spoiler. 5-Speed.Asking $14,900 OBOCall 774-289-3929Or 508-764-7986

725 AUTOMOBILES

2005 ToyotaCamry LE

4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive.

76k Miles. Loaded, A/C,CD Player, Front Disc Brakes,

Automatic Steering.Runs Beautifully. Clean,

Good Condition.REDUCED!$10,600

Leave Message508-885-4580508-981-2636

2005 ToyotaCamry

Top Of The Line.Fully Loaded!

40k Miles.$14,500

Will Trade

2004 Toyota Camry76k Miles.$11,500

Will Pay Top DollarFor Clean Cars!

Rutland Auto SalesRoute 122

Rutland, MA508-886-2720

2006 HondaCivic EX

1 Owner, 70k Miles.Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. Carfax & Photos Available.

$9,500 OBO508-922-8688

2006 Kia Spectra4-Door Sedan

New Engine With 32K Miles, Under Warranty.

New Tires, Belts. Also Has Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Warranty, For Over 3 Years

(Over 36K Miles).$7890

508-847-3861(Oxford)

2007 Ford Focus SE Sedan

Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Locks/Windows/Mirrors,Alloy Wheels, UpgradedRemote Start, CD/MP3,Fog Lights. 35k Miles,

Nice Condition!Asking $10,000 OBO

860-418-9762

2007 ToyotaCorolla

36k, Light Green,Excellent Condition.

$11,000Teacher-Owned508-885-2971

732 SPORTS UTILITY

1995 Nissan PathfinderWhite, 5-Speed.

$3300

(4)5-Lug Truck Rims& Tires$300

860-208-7010

1996 Ford Explorer4WD, Cruise Control, Power

Windows/Locks, Powder Blue With Ski Racks &

Trailer Hitch.High Miles, But Good

Condition. Needs Inspection.Asking $1000 OBO508-949-7983

1999 InfinityQX4 SUV

Good Condition Inside & Outside. 165k Miles.

Recent Brakes & Tires.Asking $6000Please Call

508-943-3812

735 GARAGE RENTALS

WANTEDYear-Round Garage

Space For Antique CarMust be at least 20 feet long.

Respond to John508-832-3966 or [email protected]

740 MOTORCYCLES

1982 Honda900 CBF

Super Sport40,200 Miles. New Battery,

Runs Good.$1000

508-755-3660

740 MOTORCYCLES

1985 Harley Sportster1000 XLH

New S&S Carb., Ignition Module, Tires, Battery & Coil.

$3500 OBO508-987-2838

Ask For Stephen

1988 HarleyDavidson 1200cc

One Owner, 32k Miles.Selling Because Of Illness

Always Garaged.$3000

774-230-6848

1999 HarleyDavidson

MotorcycleDyna Wide Glide.

18k Miles. Some Extras.$9000

Call 508-943-5911

1999 Road KingBlack, 10k Miles, Mint

Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Must See! Always Kept

Inside.$13,000 OBOEmail Me At

[email protected]

1999 SuzukiTLS 1000

V-Twin, Strong Runner.The Hot Set-Up! Carbon

Fiber Mufflers. Grey.$3500

860-315-7417

2000 HarleySportster18,000 Miles

Mint ConditionCall Cliff$7000

508-764-7068

2003 Yamaha YZ125R

Mint Condition, Garaged.Hardly Ridden.

$1700 OBOCall 508-254-8663

After 4pm & WeekendsOr 508-248-5466

And Leave Message

2004 BMWK1200 GT

Absolutely Perfect!Dark Blue, Very Low Miles.

New Tires & Battery.$11,000

860-315-7417

2005 HarleyDavidson

1450 Low RiderExcellent Condition, Extras.

$10,500 OBO508-867-8374

2006 HondaXR 650L

On/Off-Road BikeNew Rear Tire, Excellent Shape. With 3800 Miles.

$4000 OBOOr Trade For 4WD Or Car

Call After 4pm508-867-6152

HARLEYDAVIDSON

1997 Sportster XL12009,900 Miles.

Custom Paint, With Extras. $5000

Call 508-347-3093

Harley Davidson2000 Custom

Soft-Tail28k Miles, Pearl White.

Excellent Condition.Lots Of Extras.

One Owner Bike!Asking $9500508-987-8928

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parts

& AccessoriesFor Sale

For EVO, Twin Cam,Sportsters.

Custom ChromeWomen’s New

InsulatedLeather Jacket

Police-Style, Size Large.$125

508-949-1320

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1998 Polaris ATVMagnum 425, 4x4

Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Years Ago. Used Very Little

Since. Needs Battery.Asking $3000508-885-3136860-888-5207

2003 HondaTRX250 EX ATV

Runs Great! Looks Great!$1600 OBO

860-634-0581

2007 Yamaha Raptor 700R

Fuel Injection, Electric Start, One Owner. Very, Very Clean.

Turn Key And Ride.$4500

508-769-9073

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1997 FordConversion Van

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$3900508-347-2621

2002 12x40 Park Model RV

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

2006 THULE TRAILER(6’ x 12’ Enclosed)Aluminum, Dual Axle,

GVW 6000 lbs.Model #C65X12238200,

Under 200 Miles.$5250

Mike 860-935-0072

33’ Travel TrailerCurrently On-Site In Park

(Woodstock, CT)Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Porch, Corner Lot, Shed.

Park Features: FamilyActivities, Pool, Inexpensive

& Comfortable Living.Park Is Open April-October.

$35,000(Includes Lot)860-923-2549352-314-0003

33’ Travel TrailerWith 12’x32’ Addition

Excellent Condition.Own Your Own Lot!

Seasonal Camping At A Lovely Campground.

Asking $30,000Call After 5pm508-885-4358

Wells, Maine2005 40’ Breckenridge

Park Model HomeEnclosed Room Addition,

Plus Screen Room & Deck.Double Loft, Sleeps 10.

Fully Furnished &Landscaped.

Meadow Ledge ResortMay-October

$64,500508-278-6123

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1967 International4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires,

9 Foot Bed, Straight 6.$1000

Call 860-928-9210

1978 ChevyPickup Truck

With 8-Foot Fisher Plow$1500

508-867-6393

1979 Ford F-350Pickup Truck

4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Miles. NO TITLE.

Floor In Bed Is Missing, Needs Replacing.

Solid Frame,Very Good Mechanics.

One Original Owner$1650

978-760-3453

1982 Chevy C10 Silverado

350 Motor, PartiallyRestored. Needs Carburetor.

$500 OBOCall Sam

774-318-1121

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1982 GMC 350Stake Body With Power Gate.

Rebuilt Engine.$1200

508-461-9097

1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,

Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt

Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,

Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats

Excellent Condition14,100GVWR

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

1994 Plymouth Van

Needs Alternator,Good Body & Motor.Parts Only - No Title.

$400

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath, No Rust.

Good Mechanics.$1500

978-760-3453

1996 FloridaPick-Up TruckDodge Ram 1500

SLT Club Cab8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum),

Power Everything, 4Brand-New Tires With

Rims, New Battery.Asking $5500

Make An Offer!508-867-3741

1997 Chevy TahoeBeautiful Maroon & GreyAll Major Parts Replaced, Good Tires, High Miles,

Leather.Wife Got Another Car.$2500 Cash Takes It!

Runs Strong508-615-2540

1997 FordConversion Van

Power Locks/Seats/WindowsCruise Control.

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$4900508-347-2621

1999 DodgeRam Pickup

4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great.$3500 OBO

508-847-7049508-847-7048

Leave Message

2002 FordRanger Pickup

4x4, Extended Cab. Power Steering , Power Brakes,

Automatic, 6 Cylinder.Leer Hard Tonneau Cover

With Lock. 33k Miles,One Owner, Like New!

$8800508-867-8860

2003 Ford CargoEconoline

Model E-350 Super-Duty VanExcellent Condition.

68k Miles.For More Information

Call Kevin508-943-0467

Wheelchair Van1999 Ford F250

Runs. $5000 OBO508-248-7791

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2004 ChevroletSilverado 1500

2WD, Extended Cab, Line& Cap, Trailer Hitch.9500 Original Miles.Excellent Condition,

One Owner$12,000

508-987-5860

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1964 CaseBackhoe Loader

Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Runs Strong.

Comes With Snow BucketGreat For Landscaping

Projects Or Snow Removal$6000 OBO

978-406-3670

1983 Ford Dump Truck

Ford 9000 6-WheelerNeeds A Little Work

Asking $2500

2003 Rawson Portable Screener Plant

Model 3618/SN:SN82320324 Point OV Twin Honda

Motor. Low Hours,Well MaintainedAsking $28,000508-347-8956

Kubota 4WDTractor

Model BT820Features Loader & Backhoe

With Thumb. Like New,Only 92 Hours.

$25,500Or Make An Offer

508-248-3225

PayloaderBackhoeMichigan

Diesel, Runs Good

Also:Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

Yale Towmotor Forklift

All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent$2400

860-774-1485

767 VEHICLES WANTED

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

WANTEDOld Ford

Automobile/TruckParts

Motors, Fenders, Doors, Complete Or Parts Cars.

1933-1960, Nothing Newer!978-760-3453

MITTENS DOESN’T LIKE THE VET.

A 100 MILE RIDEIN THE CAR IS NOT GOING TOENDEAR MITTENS

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

When I was growing up inNorthern Connecticut, our fam-ily of six (three boys and onegirl) had a succession of stationwagons: a Chrysler, Ford Pintoand Ford Escort. The Chryslerwas the biggest while the twoFords failed miserably at trans-porting us anywhere as a familybut by that point three of thekids were in college so we neverdid anything together anyway.I remember, though, that I likedstation wagons. Even now on therare occasion when I get toreview one I have the warmfuzzies (a technical automotiveterm meaning I feel happy).Somehow they made me feel likeI a family man even before I hadtwo beautiful daughters. (Afterall, I came of age before mini-vans.)After spending two weeks withthe 2010 Lincoln MKT I candeclare it among the best luxurystation wagon I have ever dri-ven, even if Lincoln insists oncalling it a crossover. It is with-out a doubt the safest stationwagon I have ever driven.Normally, information about thesafety aspects of a luxurycrossover would not be in theforefront of a review but theyare so prevalent in the MKT thatthey almost overshadow the lux-ury elements of the Lincoln.The most practical feature forsuburbanites will be the BlindSpot Information System (BLIS)with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA).BLIS will prevent a reasonablyalert driver from changing laneswhen there is a car in your vehi-cle’s blind spot thanks toadvanced technologies.(However, if people adjustedtheir mirrors correctly therewould be no need for this tech-nology.) CTA is invaluable whenparking out of a backing spacebecause it alerts you if traffic isapproaching from either direc-tion (a great feature when tryingto back out between two SUVSwith tinted windows).The technology is so fascinatingthat I’ll Ford some space toexplain it: (BLIS and CTA) usetwo multiple-beam radars in therear quarter panels (one perside) for two different – butimportant – purposes. BLISchecks the defined blind spotzone, which is about 10 feet fromthe back of the bumper to theoutside mirrors. When a vehicleis detected, an amber light, inthe outside mirror of whicheverside that vehicle is on, lights up.CTA notifies the driver ofimpending traffic when backing

out of a parking spot and warnsthe driver when a vehicle isdetected within three car widthsof either side of the vehicle. Aswith BLIS, the driver is warnedwith a beep and light in the out-side mirror on the side of thetraffic.”The all-new 2010 Lincoln MKTthree-row crossover earned a“Top Safety Pick” rating fromthe Insurance Institute forHighway Safety (IIHS). As Fordreports, to earn this designa-tion, a vehicle must receive arating of “good” in offsetfrontal-, side- and rear-impactevaluations and offer electronicstability control.Frankly, though, most folks arenot concerned about safety fea-tures. They’re just glad there incase of an accident (kind of theway most of us take public safe-ty personnel for granted). Well,if it’s luxury you’re after in yourstation wagon (oops, I meancrossover), right now there’snothing on the market thatoffers all the Lincoln MKT doesin one package.OK, so some Acura MDX, BMW5 series and Porsche Cayenneowners probably spit up theirlattes when reading that sen-tence. Let me qualify it some-what: the Lincoln MKT offers a

lot for a comparatively low start-ing price of $44,200. The modelloaned to me by Ford over thetwo-week Christmas holidaywas the all-wheel drive model,which starts at $46,195. (By theway, Edmunds.com is in my cor-ner and calls the MKT a stationwagon, too.)The MKT simply does not disap-point in any situation. It gladlyswallowed all of the Christmaspresents that can be bestowedon a 5-year and almost 2-yearold. Its leather trimmed heated(and cooled) seats enveloped thedriver in comfort even withbulky winter clothing. The dri-ver and front passenger alsoboth enjoy 12-way power seatswith lumbar support.Oh yeah, the Lincoln MKT alsohas an engine. There are twochoices of fuel-efficient engines:the well-proven 268 horsepower3.7-liter V-6 or the new 3.5-literV-6 EcoBoost engine that deliv-ers 355 horsepower, withoutcompromising its V-6 fuel econo-my. My model had the 3.7-liter V-6 that delivers 15 mpg highwayand 23 mpg highway, accordingto Ford figures (the vehicle is sonew the EPA has not posted fig-ures yet). Those are strong num-bers for a vehicle that can haulseven people in three rows.If you’re in the mood for a luxu-ry station wagon, you’re notgoing to do much better than the2010 Lincoln MKT. Heck, I evenrecommended it to a womanwho peppered me with ques-tions about it because she wasconsidering a Lexus instead. Ihope she went with the Lincolnbecause it’s the right choice.

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VITAL STATISTICSWheelbase: 117.9 inchesLength: 207.6 inchesWidth: 79.9 inchesHeight: 67.4 inchesCurb weight: 4857 lbs.Engine: 3.7-liter, V-6 Horsepower:268 @ 6,250 rpmTorque: 267 @ 4,250 rpmFord estimated mpgcity/highway: 15/23

Base price: $46,195As-tested price: $50,195Also consider:(a comparative vehicle)Acura MDX, Audi Q7, BuickEnclave, Cadillac SRX

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