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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAYTRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

UXBRIDGE — The Board ofSelectmen voted down a motion onMonday, March 14, that would haveentered the town into negotiationswith Town Manager Michael Szlosekfor a new contract.

After much conversation,Selectman Cari Kay Robertson madea motion to enter into negotiationswith Szlosek for a new contract,though left the term “new contract”

ambiguous.With the board as a whole agreeing

Szlosek’s current contract is noteffective, Robertson said the ideabehind her motion was to at leaststraighten the contract out for its lastfew months, and possibly giveSzlosek a type of extension ratherthan an outright renewal, afterwhich time a final decision could bemade as to whether or not theywould, in fact, renew. In that time,she suggested, Szlosek could work on

areas the board determine are inneed of improvement.

“‘A new contract,’ is not defined,”Robertson said, adding that if theboard decided to enter into negotia-tions, they could then take their timein defining the parameters thereof.

That motion was defeated in a 2-3vote with Robertson and PeterBaghdasarian voting in favor, andselectmen Beth Pitman, Bruce


BLACKSTONE — In need of ahaircut?

Why not get your ears loweredthis weekend and help someoneout at the same time?

On Sunday, March 20, at 1 p.m.,the Blackstone Fire Department onSt. Paul Street is hosting the CoryGaudet Shave Off.

For a donation of $10 friends and

neighbors will be shaving heads insupport of Cory Gaudet and hisfamily.

Gaudet, a 16-year-old student atBlackstone Millville Regional HighSchool, was diagnosed last yearwith an inoperable brain tumor.Now, Gaudet’s loved ones are rally-ing together to help raise fundsneeded for the family to pursue a


A pair of local schooladministrators were rec-ognized recently for twovery different reasons.

In Upton, BlackstoneValley RegionalVocational SchoolDistrict Superintendent-Director Dr. MichaelFitzpatrick was namedthe 2011 MassachusettsSuperintendent of theyear by the American

Association of SchoolAdministrators, ARAMARK

Education and the INGFoundation.

Fitzpatrick, who hasbeen superintendent-director for more than 15years, was given theaward as a testament tonot only his own success-es, but those of the dis-trict as a whole.

The Superintendent ofthe Year award isreserved for one admin-istrator from each state

who has shown strength in leader-ship and has improved their districtin terms of education and communi-ty involvement.

With more than 40 years of admin-istrative experience at both the col-legiate and secondary level,Fitzpatrick said everyone in the 13member towns should be proud of

BY NICK ETHIERSPORTS STAFF WRITER

FITCHBURG — Senior Corey Pryor was unstoppable forthe Northbridge boys’ basketball team, scoring a season-high 36 points on 15 of 19 shooting – including a 4 of 5 markfrom 3-point range – and it was enough to lift the Rams pastupstart Oxford in the Central Mass. Division 2 district cham-pionship game on March 12 at Fitchburg State, 67-53.

Junior Harrison Murphy chipped in with 12 points and 9

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Local school officials awarded for efforts past and present

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Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, superintendent-director of the Blackstone Valley RegionalVocational School District, was recentlynamed Massachusetts Superintendent ofthe Year by the American Association ofSchool Administrators. Douglas HighSchool Vice Principal Nancy Mayer Bateswas recently inducted into the AtlanticCoast Conference Legends Hall of Famefor her contributions to the University ofVirginia Cavaliers basketball team.

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This picture of Cory Gaudet and his smiley face taken this past New Years hasbecome an image of inspiration to Cory’s whole family.

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The Northbridge seniors hoist the trophy after capturing the districtchampionship, the Rams’ first since 1980.

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Northbridge High School Music TeacherJames Verdone received a prestigious honorrecently, and as a result will be attending asymposium with some of the greatest musi-

cians in the country.Verdone was recently given the Yale

Distinguished Music Educator Award, and assuch has been selected to attend the 2011Symposium on Music in Schools in NewHaven later this year.

Verdone was select-ed for the Yale awardout of a pool of 330music educators from45 different states.

The award is givenout biennially by theYale School of Music.

“Jimmy is anextremely talentedand gifted young edu-cator,” saidN o r t h b r i d g eSuperintendent SusanM. Gorky. “His enthu-

siasm is contagious and his energy is bound-less. The power of his quality instruction, rig-orous expectations, and ability to develop stu-dent relations is immeasurable.”

The symposium will include a keynote pres-entation by education journalist JohnMerrow, as well as a workshop hosted byworld-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Ma will also perform at the symposium withthe Silk Road Ensemble, and guests will get afirst screening of a film made by the YaleSchool of Music’s Music in School program,in conjunction with New Haven’s Co-Op Artsand Humanities Magnet School, and theCasady School in Oklahoma City, Okla.

On Friday, April 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. and againon Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., studentsfrom all over the Blackstone Valley will havetheir works of art on display at the F.W.Hartnett Middle School on Federal Street inBlackstone.

The fifth annual Art in the Valley StudentArt Exhibit is sponsored by the BlackstoneValley Chamber of Commerce EducationFoundation and Sunshine Sign of NorthGrafton.

Sunshine Sign is a noted graphic and logodesigner for businesses throughout theBlackstone Valley. Sunshine Sign’s DavidMaloney is actually the creator of the Art inthe Valley logo.

The Education Foundation is a supporter ofBlackstone area schools through cultural and

educational events.The mission of the student art exhibit,

according to a statement from EducationFoundation Executive Director Susan Gately,is to “highlight, celebrate and honor theachievements of valley-wide students whohave practiced discovery, problem solving,critical thinking, analysis, interpretation,inventiveness and cultural appreciationthrough art education classes; promote thevalue of strong visual arts programs in ourschools; assure a strong future workforce ofcreative thinkers, risk-takers and innovators;inspire students to do their best in school; andintroduce students to a professional environ-ment.”

Next Wednesday, March 23, at 6 p.m. in theGB & Lexi Singh Performance Center atAlternatives Inc., on Douglas Road inWhitinsville, a reception will be held honor-ing Kathleen Penza.

Penza is the founder, president and conduc-tor of the Blackstone Valley CommunityConcert Band, which was established in 2002.

The band currently consists of up to 60members ranging in age from 11- to 80-yearsold.

For more information on Alternatives Inc.,visit www.alternativesinc.org.

Christopher Tanguay may be reached at (508)909-4132, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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ALMANACQUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“It was one of those days …The rims were very generous.

When you’re feeling it youkeep throwing it up until it

won’t go in anymore.”

- Northbridge’s Corey Pryor, who scored 36points in the Rams’ 67-53 District

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St. Mary’s Church Sponsors “Neighbor to Neighbor” Fundraiser

UXBRIDGE — On March 26, the volunteers from the Neighbor-to-Neighbor ministry at St.Mary’s Church in Uxbridge will host their second annual fundraising dinner.

The theme this year is an Italian Buffet. Dinner will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at St. Mary’sParish Center located at 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge.

Come share a delicious dinner of pasta, lasagna, salad, bread and dessert. Tickets for thisevent are $5 and can be purchased by calling Michelle Etzold at (508) 278-2374. There will alsobe a silent auction of many wonderful donated items.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor ministry began last year when a local family struggled to pay theirbills due to a catastrophic illness. The immediate question of St. Mary’s parishioners was,“How can we help?” And so this ministry was born.

The focus of this ministry is to assist a local family in need who may be dealing with theoverwhelming burden of medical bills due to a serious illness. If you would like to volunteerat this event, please call Annette Gion at (508) 278-3777. If you have an item you would like todonate toward the silent auction, please contact Etzold.

Please come enjoy a night out with friends while helping a local family in need.

BY CHRISTOPHER TAGUAYTRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

DOUGLAS — Last week was a busy one atDouglas High School with some of the mostpopular events of the year happening within aday of each other.

On Friday, March 11, eighth-grade studentstook the stage in front of friends and family forthis year’s production of the 1922-set musical“Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

Band Director and sound technician for theproduction Gery Elliot explained the musicalwas an interdisciplinary project that had everymember of the eighth grade participating insome capacity.

“They pretty much do it all,” Elliot said ofthe students, who besides acting in the play,built sets and props, made costumes, designedflyers and tickets, and prepared refreshmentsfor the Friday, March 11 performance.

“This gives them a chance to try some of theother disciplines,” Elliot said.

Choral Director and director of the play AlDeNoncour said, “It’s really one of the biggestthings that happens in the district because itincludes everyone.”

DeNoncour commended all of the eighthgraders for their hard both on and off the stage.

“That’s a huge undertaking,” he said of theset design and all of the other backstage prepa-ration that has to be done for such a produc-tion.

Getting ready for the 17th annual eighthgrade play, DeNoncour said things got a littlestressful as the students had to adjust theirrehearsal schedule on account of multiplesnow days.

DeNoncour said the play is typically held onthe first Friday in March, but was bumped tothe following week.

Just before the opening curtain of a dressrehearsal on Thursday, March 10 with sixth,seventh and eighth graders in the audience,DeNoncour again thanked everyone who had ahand in putting the play together for their con-tributions.

“Although you don’t all get to come up hereand take a bow at the end,” DeNoncour said.“You should all be very proud of your role init,” adding that the whole 8th grade class hadhis respect and gratitude.

Also on Thursday, March 10, students of allages visited Douglas High School at night forthe World Languages Open House.

Spanish teacher Laura Turner explained theevent was actually the culmination of a week-long celebration of different cultures at theschool.

While Spanish and French are the only otherlanguages taught at the school, Turner saidstudents were encouraged to bring elements oftheir own cultural backgrounds into school toshare with classmates.

Over the course of the week, Turner said,morning announcements were said in differ-ent languages including Polish and Czech.

“It’s meant to broaden students’ horizons,”Turner said the morning of the open house.

Now in its fourth year, World LanguageNight has become a favorite of many familiesin town.

“They often bring their little sisters, littlebrothers, grandparents,” Turner said, “so it’s acommunity event.”

It has also become a competition among stu-dents, with a poster contest, as well as an icecream party for the class with the most partic-

ipation in the week’s events.This year’s open house, much of which was

organized by student Mony Chea as a seniorproject wit guidance from Turner and teacherKim Cicero, featured a number of interactiveexhibits.

Students were encouraged to bring ethnicfoods for a potluck dinner as well as take a les-son or watch a demonstration of Filipino,Latino, and Slovak dances.

“It’s really pretty popular,” Turner said ofthe dance demonstrations. “A lot of people areup and participating.”

Another highlight of World Language Weekwas a food drive in which students brought initems to be donated to local food pantries, fol-lowing a schedule of themed days — OnMonday, students brought Italian food, whileTuesday focused on Latin food, and Wednesdayon North American food. Thursday had stu-dents bringing in Asian food and Friday wasNew Zealand day.

For more information on what’s going on inthe Douglas schools, visit the district home online at www.douglas.k12.ma.us.

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MILLBURY — Feng AsianBistro and Hibachi opened for busi-ness in the Shoppes at BlackstoneValley in Millbury last week, andsome people in the local businesscommunity see the new arrival as aharbinger of good things to come.

“I’m pretty excited, for sure,”said Bill Chen, president and CEOof Feng’s parent company GinzaCorp.

The company’s first locale inMassachusetts, the restaurant isthe third location with the Fengname — the first being inBloomfield, Conn. — and the fifthoverall location of Ginza Corp.

Chen and his business partnerEnrique Gutierrez said they chosethe Shoppes at Blackstone Valleybecause of its location, and theirability to establish a niche audi-ence with their type of cuisine —including fresh sushi and hibachi-style meals prepared right in frontof dinners — which is not other-wise found in too many otherplaces around the BlackstoneValley.

“Their model rhymes with ourbusiness model,” Gutierrez said ofWS Development, owners of theMillbury shopping center. “Wehave the same working culture andwork ethic.”

WS Development’s CorporateMarketing Director DavidFlemming said a key factor in theShoppes’ ability to open a new busi-ness while establishments else-where continue trying to find theirfooting in an unstable economy isthat the environment in the shop-

ping center is attractive to develop-ers and shoppers alike.

“From a retail standpoint, it’s anexcellent location,” Flemmingsaid, calling it a “critical mass ofretail,” that combines entertain-ment, dining, and shopping.

President and CEO of theBlackstone Valley Chamber ofCommerce Jeannie Hebert wasmore than happy with Feng’s open-ing last week.

“This is wonderful,” Hebert saidfrom inside the restaurant. “Whata lovely atmosphere.”

“It’s great to see business thriv-ing,” she added.

In a continuing effort to helpbusinesses keep thriving, or atleast stay afloat, Hebert said theChamber is working on a numberof initiatives that are gearedtoward helping small, independentbusinesses weather the economicstorm.

One such initiative is in conjunc-tion with the MassachusettsGrowth Capital Corporation,through which Hebert said she ishopeful the Chamber may be ableto start offering micro loans tosmall businesses.

“We’ve had some very positiveconversations with that office,”Hebert said.

The idea, she explained, is to beable to give out loans smaller thanwhat would typically be granted bya bank. Doing it on a small scale,Hebert said, would enable theChamber to deal with local busi-ness people they are already famil-iar with.

Citing one example, Hebert saidshe recently spoke with a Valley

entrepreneur who was in danger oflosing a business over $14,000.

“We don’t want to lose business-es over a small amount of money,”Hebert said.

“We’re being very resourceful,”she added. “We’re working withour banks in the Valley too.”

Hebert said she has been in con-tact with Bruce Larsen of theNorth Central MassachusettsChamber of Commerce to help getthe micro lending program off theground, as has he implemented asimilar program in his own territo-ry with some success.

Hebert said the Valley’sEconomic Development Council is

also still looking for towns topledge $1 per resident towards theefforts of the council.

Though many towns are not inthe financial situations thatwould allow them to make such apledge now, Hebert was optimisticabout the long-term goals of theEconomic Development Council.

For more information onChamber events and programs,visit www.blackstonevalley.org.

Christopher Tanguay may bereached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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Bill Chen and Enrique Gutierrez of Ginza Corp. cut the opening ribbon at FengAsian Bistro last week with representatives of the Blackstone Valley Chamberof Commerce and WS Development looking on.

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Teachers and volunteers served international dish-es to visitors during the open house, while othersparticipated in dance demonstrations and viewedentries in the “Languages Make the World Go’Round,” poster contest.

Icould hear the sharp sound of whips hit-ting the pavement even before I’d untan-gled my feet from the cobblestones that

lined the streets of the Slovenian town ofPtuj.

A large crowd had gath-ered on both sides of thelong, narrow road thatwrapped around the out-skirts of the town, and thesurge of people seemed tomove backwards in a waveas the first whip hit theground.

For a moment, the paradehad stopped. Two mendressed in traditionalSlovenian clothing —embroidered vests, darkpants, and peasant hats —were flicking their wrists toshow off traditional leatherwhips. Their movements

seemed off-handed, but their choreographymust have been carefully choreographed.Their whips never came close to touchinganyone in the crowd as they made impressiveswoops through the air.

In a moment, after we reached the edge ofthe crowd, the men marched forward, and thetraditional Kurentovanje — or, Carnival —parade continued.

Musicians playing folk music on accordionspassed by, as did marching bands from neigh-boring towns in Slovenia and nearby coun-tries, including Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary,Austria and Croatia.

Some groups were dressed in elaborate cos-tumes — one homemade float featured morethan a dozen adults and children dressed asgiant squirrels. Another long float represent-ed the Kulpa River, which runs alongSlovenia’s border with Croatia. Pokingthrough person-sized holes in a long band ofblue fabric and paper at waist level, some ofthe participants were dressed as ducks, othersas fish poking their heads up, and still othersas kayakers paddling along.

While neither Ptuj nor the crowd gatheredcould rival the size of an American MardiGras in New Orleans, the gathering was quitelarge for Slovenia’s standards. Each year it isestimated that around 70,000 people gather onthe Sunday before Ash Wednesday, known asShrove Sunday, to watch parades acrossSlovenia, with 9,000 or so people participatingin them. For a country of roughly 2 millioninhabitants, that’s a significant number.

The most significant portion of the paradeincluded the most traditional elements: closeto 1,000 kurents, who look like bears withhorns. While unmarried men traditionallyplayed the role of kurents, nowadays marriedmen, women, and even children can don peltsof sheep skin, covering their whole bodies,only their eyes peeking out through a woodenmask. With horns on their heads and brightred socks, they also carry several heavy cow-bells on a rope or leather belt around theirwaists.

The kurents jumped and shimmied downthe streets of Ptuj as I looked on, letting theirbells clang loudly in hopes of scaring awaywinter.

All of a sudden, right out of the crowd, alarge kurent approached me. Reaching out hishand, I wasn’t sure what he wanted. I wantedto sink into the ground or run away, neverbeing one to eagerly answer the call: “Can weget a volunteer from the audience?” But thecobblestones were, well, hard as rocks, as thesaying goes, and I was blocked up against awall. There was no escape, and the kurentkept getting closer, until he was jumpingaround me in circles as the crowd laughedwildly.

Only later did I learn that kurents approachunmarried women, who traditionally give thekurent a handkerchief to avoid my embar-rassing fate.

Next in line after the kurents was a group ofyoung men dressed in traditional peasantclothing, running out into the crowd trying tokiss girls or earn kisses themselves, addingone more set of lipstick stained kisses to theirfaces. Traditionally, the single men who wereon the market for a wife would parade aroundat the carnival, so that young women couldidentify potential mates for the coming year’sweddings.

Carnival consists of 10 or more days ofparades and masquerade parties all aroundthe country. It’s not uncommon for childrenand adults alike to prepare as many as threedifferent costumes for the celebration, whichis a less commercial and more intense versionof Halloween: children often go door to doorasking for a mandarin or small change, recit-ing a phrase at the door that kind of resem-bles the concept of “trick or treat!” whentranslated.

This year, Ptuj was celebrating the 50thanniversary of its modern carnival. It waselected to the European Federation ofCarnival Cities in 1991, and it will serve as aEuropean Capital of Culture in 2012.

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Thoughts on debt and Social SecurityTo the Editor:The purpose of NASA is now clear.Obama needs NASA to explore and find

additional planets from which he can bor-row money to pay to his voting base; includ-ing unions, banks, government employees,businesses that are “too big to fail”, post-American leftists, and the many millions ofpeople on the dole of the federal govern-ment.

To win these votes, Obama’s new budgetplan calls for adding so much new debt, thatpaying it down would take an amount of taxmoney equal to the combined annual GDPof Italy, Brazil, Canada, Russia, and India.Along the way, we would need the remain-ing money of all smaller countries to meetour interest payments on the debt wealready have. So where do we go for moneythen? I estimate that Obama only needs fourmore planets with the annual GDP of Earth.Assuming it will take a couple years to findthat money and bring it to Earth, the nextpresident (after Obama) will be able to con-tinue to grow the US Federal debt at thesame pace as Obama up until 2020, when itwill be the time to find 16 more planets tofeed our new geometric expansion of debtwhich will be known as Obamanomics.

Back to Earth.Sustainability is usually a very important

principle for liberals, but sustainability hasutterly escaped them now. The federalspending projected in Obama’s recent budg-et puts us on a path to accumulate $8 trillionmore of debt in the next five years or so.With hilarious unflinching certitude,Obama looks straight at the camera lensand calls this giant explosion of debt, “fis-cal responsibility”. Nothing could be fur-ther from the truth, but his voters and sup-porters don’t care. They applaud him asthough he is not lying right to their faces, oras though the new debt is somehow justifiedby the relatively small costs of the two warsstarted by George Bush. Like the lazy social-ists of Greece, Obama’s voting base doesn’tcare whom they rip money from — they justwant checks to arrive in their mailbox, nomatter where it comes from. If money keepscoming, they won’t need to go out into thestreets, smash things, and injure people.Obama, his budget, his voters, and theirentitlement payments are completely

“unsustainable,” and they behave as thoughavoidance and denial will make all of thisgo away. It won’t.

On a related topic, and with all duerespect to loved friends and family whoreceive Social Security payments — we can-not escape a national oblivion of indebted-ness without melting down the golden PonziScheme created in the image of FDR. SocialSecurity is the largest chunk of the 60 per-cent of the budget that is called“Entitlement Spending”. Nothing else isclose to it. Like almost every federal pro-gram, “Social Security” has accomplishedthe opposite of its title for many people. Forpeople below 50, there is nothing social andnothing secure about it. For people of myage, it should be renamed “CompulsoryInsecurity”. For the very young who arescheduled to attempt the support of theBaby-Boomer generation, it should berenamed “Cross-Generational Government-Assisted Cannibalism”. May those daysnever come.

I truly hope that I will never receive a sin-gle dollar of the money I have paid into“Social Security” as a result of SocialSecurity being abruptly dismantled in thisdecade. I would be happy in knowing thatthere won’t be another generation who willbe systematically robbed in order to pay mygeneration. There won’t be a strugglingyoung family who must forfeit a vacation orchoose a less expensive house that is locatedin a bad school system because my genera-tion has laid claim to the amount of moneythat would have covered the gap. Therewon’t be parents on an economic borderlinethat will be forced to place their child into adaycare center, and take on double incomesjust because several million of us expect acheck to appear in our mailboxes eachmonth. Maybe this is too easy to claim nowwhen my kitchen is full, but I think I wouldrather starve to death than expect my gov-ernment to extract my livelihood from thenext generation of parents, children, grand-children, and others. It defeats the entirepurpose of creating a next generation.

JIM LADINEWHITINSVILLE

Don’t let litter trash the region’s natural beautyTo the Editor,

Saturday, March 12th was a lovely intro-duction to spring. The sun shone, sap ranfrom maple trees along the Blackstone Riverat River Bend Farm. Families enjoyedlearning about maple sugaring from volun-teers and numerous park rangers answeredquestions and directed activities.

Others walked the tow path, as I did.The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage

State Park is a “carry-in, carry-out,” areawith no trash receptacles available and nopersonnel to pick-up after thoughtlesspatrons.

It was a shame to see this treasure of

quiet beauty “trashed” with litter along thesides of the trail — coffee cups, plastic tops,drinking bottles/straws, a variety of paper.

I filled both hands and vowed to return onSunday, better equipped, to remove more. Ifyou see trash, remove it. The rangers willappreciate your effort, and your next parkexperience will be more enjoyable knowingyou made a difference.

Please, don’t leave to others what you cando. It takes only a moment to make life bet-ter everywhere, not just at River Bend.

JANE F. KEEGANUXBRIDGE

Action over rising fuel costsTo the Editor,

The ongoing record climb of oil/fuelprices in our country is having an extreme-ly detrimental financial effect on every per-son, business, and commodity in theCommonwealth of Massachusetts and inthe nation. These serious fuel costs arebeing passed onto American citizens inhouseholds, cities, towns, and businesses.According to Northbridge Town ManagerTheodore D. Kozak, “With the rising cost,the towns and cities in Massachusetts, aswell as those in every other state in ourcountry, are straining to maintain theirbasic highway, water, sewer, police, and firedepartments. This also impacts the mainte-nance of ambulance service, busing for chil-dren, and the upkeep of schools.”

Gas stations and heating oil distributors,food processors and distributors, clothingmanufacturers and retailers are all experi-encing dramatic increases in energy costs.All types of transportation — air travel,passenger trains, trucking for food and com-merce — not to forget household energybills, are being affected by this crisis.

I am asking all American citizens to helpby either calling, writing, emailing or fax-ing your United States Senators,Representatives in Congress, and theCommodity Futures Trading Commission.Addresses below: Senator John Kerry: 218Russell Building, second floor, Washington,DC 20510. Tel: (202) 224-2742, Fax: (202) 228-4221 http://www.kerry.senate.gov/.

Congressman Edward Markey: 2108Rayburn House Office Building,

Washington, DC 20515. Tel: (202) 225-2836,http://markey.house.gov/.

Senator Scott Brown: 317 Russell SenateOffice Building, Washington, DC 20510. Tel:(202) 224-4543, Fax: (202) 228-2646,http://www.scottbrown.senate.gov/.

Chairman Gary Gensler: CommodityFutures Trading Commission (CFTC), 3Lafayette Center, 1155 21st Street NW,Washington, DC 20581. Tel: (202) 418-5050,Fax: (202) 418-5533,http://www.cftc.gov/contact/index.htm,http://www.cftc.gov/about commission-ers/garygensler/index.htm.

Congressman Richard E. Neal: 2208Rayburn House Office Building,Washington, DC 20515. Tel: (202) 225-5601,Fax: (202) 225-8112,http://www.house.gov/neal/.

It is imperative that Congress makes cer-tain that all efforts are being made throughthe Commodity Futures TradingCommission to protect the American peoplefrom market manipulation during this peri-od of record prices for groceries, energy,and everything bought at stores for dailyliving.

In Deuteronomy 6:18 we are enjoined to,“Do what is right and good in the Lord’ssight so that it may go well with you.”Further in verse 25 we are assured that “…ifwe are careful to obey this law … that willbe our righteousness.”

God bless us all in this endeavor,

GEORGE A. WARREN


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The worstpart

Some days I absolutely love myjob.The creativity, the interactionswith the public, meeting new peo-

ple, listening to interesting stories andputting out a newspaper worth reading (atleast in my humble opinion...).

Then some days, I really hate my job.I felt like this over the weekend as I

learned that a young Dudley boy, MarkDiBona, 4, had fallen offan escalator at theAuburn Mall and laterdied from his injuriesin a tragic incident.

Stories like this arethe worst part of thejob.

I don’t know the fami-ly of the boy, and Iknow more press is thelast thing they wantright now in this timeof loss, but unfortu-nately, sometimes thenature of the job means

addressing subjects that are hard to talkabout. Certainly, this falls under that cate-gory. It’s tough to see a story like this in thepages of a newspaper — but news, no mat-ter how tragic — is news.

This doesn’t mean we are calloused orcynical. Yes, we do deal with a lot of darksubject matter on a daily basis. But wepride ourselves in the fact that we areexactly the opposite of calloused or cyni-cal. Hearing about the tragic death of achild, especially for a man like me, whoworks with kids, it strikes a chord deep inmy heart, as well as the hearts of my staff.

So, instead of using this space toexpound on the nature of hard news andmedia sensitivity, I’m going to simply saythat from all of us here at StonebridgePress and the Auburn News, our condo-lences go out to the DiBona family duringthis time.

We hope that through the darkness youare facing, you will find hope. If you arereading this, know that we are all thinkingabout you.

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

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“Is this like parades inAmerica?” my Slovenian hostasked as we watched a groupof people dressed as giantchickens run into the crowdthe day before at another

parade, violently pecking atthe spectators with theirenormous beaks.

“Um…” I said, and mymind flashed to the carefullychoreographed Disney Worldparades, with lights, friendlycharacters and princesseswaving from aboard floats toanimated film theme songs.

Then I thought of the Macy’sThanksgiving Day parade,with all its fanfare — celebri-ties waving from atop floats,giant balloons and elaborate-ly expensive decorations.

The Slovenian version hada decidedly more homegrownfeel, alongside a certain vio-lent comic effect I could only

imagine would instigate a fewlawsuits in the U.S.

“No,” I said, as I took agiant step back, just to ensurea human-sized chickenwouldn’t snap at my arm.“Parades don’t attack you inthe U.S.”

We both laughed as wewatched the chickens attack

spectators further along theparade route, and as anothergroup of kurents blazed on,we turned to purchase a tra-ditional carnival donut withapricot filling and mulledwine from a street cart.

Kristina Reardon, ofUxbridge, is in Ljubljana,

Slovenia on a Fulbright grantfor the 2010-11 school year. Youcan reach her at [email protected]. Her viewsare her own and do not reflectthose of the U.S. Departmentof State or the FulbrightProgram.

OPINION

Out of place at a carnival paradeREARDONcontinued from page A4

School dazedAcouple of note-

worthy notesfrom last

week’s evening (tele-vision) news.

Item Number One:a member (or chair-man) of an area(Massachusetts, any-way) school boardcame up with a pro-posal to quit closing schools “onevery religious holiday.” Specifically,he seemed to want to keep his localschools open for both RoshHashanah and Good Friday. He saidit was to make things “more consis-tent” and in line with “everyone’s(parents’ and teachers’ and stu-dents’) wants and needs” and tomake things more efficient and moreacademically productive. Our two-word assessment of his explanation:Buh-Loney!

We’re not sure who he thinks he’sfooling, but he’s apparently neverspoken to an actual parent or teacheror student if he thinks theywant/need fewer breaks and more“consistency” in their work/study

schedules. As to thereligious aspect ofhis proposal, whydoesn’t he optinstead for therelaxation of holi-days on, say,Patriots Day orColumbus Day,which deal with thefervency of found-

ing fathers and the joys of discovery,both more easily attached to educa-tional goals.

The second item is also schoolrelated. In a totally unrelated schooldistrict, a Bay State principalannounced last week that he wouldbe sending automated wake-up callsto students in his high school, in aneffort to reduce their lateness and/orabsences, which were putting certainstudents’ academic careers in jeop-ardy.

In fact, he was reserving the callsfor students who had “maxed out”their tardiness allowances and werethus endangering their good stand-ing as students eligible for advance-ment and/or graduation. We don’t

remember the name of the town orschool in question, but it doesn’t real-ly matter. However close by they maybe, this is an idea whose time, so tospeak, hasn’t come – or at least wecertainly hope it hasn’t.

As well intentioned as the princi-pal’s plan may be (and we believe it’salready in operation), it flies in theface of one of the true missions ofeducation: to educate. Or maybe it’sthe goals of self-improvement, orself-discipline, or instilling a workethic that are at odds with this planto coddle rather than conquer the“victims” of frequent tardiness.

This principal is denying the prin-ciples of hard work and self-determi-nation, along with the blessingsattendant in honest effort,endurance, and sacrifice. All thesekids really need to do is show up totheir classrooms on time, and he’sadmitting that they’re incapable ofdoing so on their own — or withmerely their families’ meager assis-tance?

Isn’t attendance — on time — thebare minimum requirement for suc-cessfully completing a public educa-

tion? If the students in question can’t(or don’t) want an education enoughto merely “be there” when they’resupposed to be, then of what value isany degree, or diploma, or GED thatthe principal wants to ensure theyhave “earned?” (And, really, how willthey have “earned” it if they haven’tdone so without his literal wake-upcall for the remainder of their schoolcareers?)

And just what lesson(s) will theyhave learned? That somebody (every-body) owes them whatever it is theywant or need? Will this principal setup a similar wake-up call for theirfirst job? Will he follow them into themilitary to help them rise and shineat his invitation instead of the harshreality of reveille? Just what princi-ples does this principal want his per-petually tardy charges to take toheart?

It all reminds us of a wonderful“paraprosdokian” (we were unfamil-iar with the term until it wasemailed to us recently and defined as“a figure of speech in which the lat-ter part … is surprising … in a waythat causes the reader to re-frame or

reinterpret the first part.” The onewe have in mind is this: “I asked Godfor a bike, but I know God doesn’twork that way. So I stole a bike andasked for forgiveness.”

This seems to be in line with the“favor” this principal is doing for hislate students. While it’s commend-able that he wants to see all his stu-dents successfully complete theirschool days, and while he’s right insuggesting that the lack of a degreeor diploma is definitely hurtful intoday’s job market, he is not properly“educating” those under his steward-ship if he thinks he can solve theirlaziness or tardiness or other badhabits for them.

Learning personal responsibilityneeds to be one of the achievementsof every high school education, butthat’s something that no one, howev-er concerned or thoughtful or well-intentioned, can ever simply “give”to another.

It has to be learned – and practiced– in person to be earned.

Mark Ashton writes a weekly col-umn for Stonebridge Press publica-tions.

Some more money saving tipsWith rising inflation fore-

casts, sky-high gas pricesand a looming tax day

deadline, there’s never been a bet-ter time to tighten the family’sfinancial belt.

Read on for workable strategiesto help you save money on every-day expenses.

Supermarket Switches: If youare buying all name brand prod-ucts at the supermarket because you believethe quality is better than store brand items,you might want to rethink your savings strate-gy. Did you know government regulationsrequire the same production and storage pro-cedures for certain goods whether they aregeneric or name brand? When buying sugar,flour, salt and spices the cheaper choice is oftenthe best bet to save money without sacrificingquality or flavor.

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***Through the years this column has periodi-

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Downgrade: Buy the lowest grade of octanethat is appropriate for your vehicle. Why payfor more if you don’t need it? Check with yourmechanic or car dealer to see if it’s safe for youto switch to a lower grade. You might save hun-dreds of dollars a year.

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The Khyber PassIn the northwest corner of the

Indian subcontinent lies anarea known during the days

of the British Raj as the Punjab.The Punjab is now a part of the

nation of Pakistan. To the northlies Afghanistan. At an altitudeof 3,510 feet lies a treacherouspathway though the Sofed Kohmountain range known as theKhyber Pass. In early days, the30-mile track in some placesallowed only three men to walk abreast. Thetowering cliffs above the narrow passagesallowed tribesmen to pour withering fire fromjezail rifles on invaders. These weapons werelocally constructed, deadly accurate, andresembled the long-barreled Kentucky riflesused on the early American frontier. Earlierbows and arrows were used.

The Khyber Pass was part of a route of com-merce from the Asian subcontinent; to thenorth it connected with the ancient Silk Road.This trail began in China and linked Asia withthe Mediterranean and Europe. An early dis-coverer of the military implications of theKhyber Pass was Alexander the Great; hisarmy traversed the Pass in 327 BC. WhileAlexander ravaged the subcontinent, his influ-ence when he left two years later was less thanthat he exerted in other parts of continentalAsia.

At the narrowest point in the Pass is a mod-est mosque, the Ali Masjid; this signaled thearrival of Muslims to India. Ali was the cousinand son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed.Tradition that Ali passed through here andassisted in the construction of the mosque is

believed to be apocryphal. Islam,of course, did make significantconquests in the area andchanged the history of centralAsia, including modern day Iranand Afghanistan.

In 1001 Mahmud of Ghaznimarched through the pass fromAfghanistan and defeated anIndian Army under Jayapala. Itis of interest that Jayapala had300 elephants in his army. The

central Asians who first encountered ele-phants described them as “…looking like mov-ing hills.” In his battle with Jayapala, Mahmudcatapulted bags of snakes into enemy cities tocause panic.

Before World War II, a German geographer,Karl Hofstadter, influenced by a British geogra-pher, Walford Mackinder developed a theory of“the heartland.” The theory proposed that thepower that controlled the heartland of theEurasian land mass would control the territo-ries at the heartland’s periphery. The theoryintrigued Adolph Hitler and made him seek toconquer the nation that controlled much of theEurasian heartland — Soviet Russia.

The energy of the Eurasian landmass burstupon the world in the late 12th century whenTurkic groups from the Asia steppes explodedonto the world stage. They were a civilizationfilled with energy, skilled in horsemanship andweaponry, cruel and well disciplined. Mongolsinvaded Europe as far as Moscow. They cir-cumvented the Great Wall of China, andpoured into India through the Khyber Pass.From China, Genghis Khan launched a fleetagainst Japan which was destroyed by a

typhoon, giving rise to the Japanese term fortheir salvation – “kamikaze,” divine wind.Cruel potentates like Genghis Khan, Timur,and Babur made history by barbarous force. Bythe end of the 13th century there was an ero-sion of Mongol purpose because of conflicts inthe leadership; the Mongol invasion recededbut not without leaving influence behind. InEastern Europe, the aphorism, “…scratch aRussian, find a Tartar” is part of that legacy.Substantial assimilation between Mongols andethnic Chinese took place in China. In India,Babur, a descendent of both Genghis Khan andTimur, emerged as a powerful dynasty found-ing force.

In 1600, Queen Elizabeth signed the RoyalCharter for the Honorable East India Company.This interest in commerce with India expand-ed into all manner of political and militaryagreements and escapades. In 1876, QueenVictoria was given the title Empress of India.British concern about what was going on northof the Khyber Pass, especially as it concernedthe Russians, led to the Great Game. For theirpart in this contest the British attempted tocontrol Afghanistan. They fought two AfghanWars, the second resulting in an ignominiousdefeat and the destruction of the British forceas it retreated from Kabul to Jalalabad in 1841;there was one survivor.

In 1969, while stationed in Afghanistan andinvolved with the Boy Scout troop of theInternational community, I was able to partici-pate in a campout that followed the trail of theBritish retreat. The Afghan government grant-ed us permission for the exercise and the pro-tection of an armed Afghan soldier. The vul-nerability of a lumbering column of soldiers

and camp followers was apparent. Later,Marilyn and I with our children drove throughthe Khyber Pass to spend a few days inPeshawar. The road constructed in the 16thcentury passed through tribal areas, which tothis day are not fully controlled by theGovernment of Pakistan. We traveled in aVolkswagen Beetle. The advice we were given,“When you begin, keep going, and don’t stop;don’t get caught in the pass at night.” Thanksto the excellence of German automotive engi-neering, we made our trip through one of theworld’s historic routes safely. We saw the tow-ering rock walls and imagined what it musthave been like to have tribal troops pouringjezil gunfire down upon you. We saw the memo-rial stones of the British and Pakistani units,which over the years have served to guard thePass.

“The past is not dead …” said Faulkner.Convoys supplying US and NATO forces inAfghanistan are regularly attacked as theyhaul petrol and supplies through the Pass.Secretary Gates warned that any futuredefense secretary who recommends sending amilitary force into Asia, the Middle East, orAfrica “…should have his head examined.”The United States has been drawn into a mili-tary effort in a land-locked country with anunbelievably treacherous terrain. The bravemen and women serving there are caught in atragic dilemma — as are we all.

Commentary by John H. Baker. The mainsource of information for this column is PaddyDocherty’s book, The Khyber Pass: A History ofEmpire and Invasion, published by UnionSquare Press in 2007.

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potentially life-saving clinical trial in Boston.“Cancer has touched everybody in some

sort of a way,” said Gaudet’s cousin, MichaelLubash, a firefighter on Cape Cod who helpedorganize the Shave Off. “It’s just so sad thatit’s such a young kid.”

Lubash said there will be barbers and hair-dressers at the event to help with the groom-ing, as well as vendors, a clown, and otheractivities for families.

“All these people are just donating theirtime,” Lubash said of those involved.

Lubash said the idea for the Shave Offcame from a similar event he participated ina while back when a fellow firefighterreceived a similar diagnosis. That event, hesaid, was met with great success, as he hopesthis one will too.

“I just wanted to try to figure out some-thing that I could do for some fundraising,”Lubash said. “It’s like $1,200 a week in gas

and parking upthere.”

In addition to travel expenses, Corey’sfather Jim Gaudet explained, are co-pays foreach visit to the doctors during the two-phaseclinical trial.

From a doctor’s waiting room with his sonon Friday, Gaudet said the treatment, whichinvolves different rounds of chemo and radi-ation therapy, will have the family in Bostonmore often than they are home.

“We’ll literally be in Boston every day,”Gaudet said.

When he is home however, Gaudet said hisson, an avid fan of extreme sports and otheroutdoor activities, is doing his best to main-tain his regular life.

“He still tries to go to school as much aspossible,” Lubash said of his cousin.

“He’s just your typical, all around kid,”Gaudet said about his son, adding, “Schoolwasn’t really on his to-do list ever.”

Now Gaudet said, school is a social outingfor his son.

“He’s had a lot of support from the schooland from his friends,” Gaudet said. “We’veset up a Care Page through Children’sHospital, and I know a lot of teachers are onthat.”

While they are most grateful to everyonewho comes out and participates in the ShaveOff, support is in no short supply for CoryGaudet and his family.

As of last Friday, 150 people had alreadypledged their participation via a Facebookpage set up specifically for the Shave Off.

“Me and my wife both come from verylarge families,” Gaudet said. “There’s proba-bly another 150 or 200 people that said theyare going to be there.”

“Anybody who wants to come is welcome,”Gaudet added. “You don’t necessarily have tobe shaving your head.”

Gaudet said there may be a representativefrom Locks of Love at the Shave Off accept-ing donations of hair as well.

“We’d just like to thank everybody for theirsupport that is coming,” Gaudet said.

For more information on the Cory GaudetShave Off, visit the Cory Gaudet Shave Offevent page online at www.facebook.com.

Christopher Tanguay may be reached at(508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at [email protected].

the recognition Valley Tech and the districthave received.

“I find it to be an incredible honor to be rec-ognized by my peers in this fashion. And asthe first vocational technical superintendentto be so named, there’s an extra sense of pridein serving the vocational technical communi-ty and students,” Fitzpatrick said.

As the first such administrator to receivethe award, Fitzpatrick said the recognition“enables quality vocational technical educa-tion to have more visibility and prominence.”

“I would hope that the Blackstone Valley cit-izenry would share in this honor, it reflectsupon their commitment to Blackstone ValleyTech,” Fitzpatrick continued. “The award rec-ognized the manner in which the SchoolCommittee, the teachers, and administrativeteam all work together at Valley Tech, and itcertainly showcases what can be accom-plished when all the parts are working incohesion.”

Shying away from the spotlight of theaward, Fitzpatrick said, “It’s a very humblingrecognition, but I’m sure it would make mymother proud.”

From Douglas High School, Vice PrincipalNancy Mayer Bates was recently inductedinto the Atlantic Coast Conference Legends

Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday,March 5 in Greensboro, N.C., for her contribu-tions to the University of Virginia Cavaliersbasketball team from 1983-1987.

A former team captain and All-American,Mayer Bates ranks 14th on UVa’s all time scor-ing list with 1,466 points, fifth on the all-timesteals list with 240, and seventh in assists with633.

“When I was playing in college, I just lovedthe game of basketball,” Mayer Bates said. “Iate, drank, slept basketball.”

Despite her devotion to the game, MayerBates said she never really took notice of heraccomplishments as they happened.

“It almost amazes myself, like, ‘Wow, I guessI did accomplish a few things,’” she said of herreaction to the introduction she received dur-ing her induction.

Hard work on any athletic team, MayerBates said, has lasting impacts on people,

teaching them life lessons that will carry onwell after the final buzzer sounds.

“It gives you confidence,” she said. “It teach-es you to be prepared, it teaches you your role,because you have a role on the team.”

Most importantly, perhaps, she said sportsreinforce sound decision-making.

“When you’re faced with obstacles, youhave a more clear and stable mind to make adecision,” Mayer Bates said.

While her administrative duties keep herbusy these days, Mayer Bates said she hopes toeventually take to the court again.

“I’m always watching the [high school]games,” she said. “I would love to somedaymaybe coach again.”

Christopher Tanguay may be reached at (508)909-4132, or by e-mail at [email protected].


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Cahill: ‘Status quo is not going to suffice’Desilets and Jay Cahill votingagainst.

Cahill, who was not present forthe board’s last meeting duringwhich Szlosek’s contract was dis-cussed, suggested putting the finaldecision on the town manager’s con-tract off until May. According to thecontract, Szlosek must be notified atleast a month in advance of the expi-ration of his contract whether ornot it will be renewed. His contractis set to run out in early July.

Between now and then, Cahillsaid, he would like to compile infor-mation he gathered from conversa-tions with town officials, employees

and residents about Szlosek’s per-formance.

Without the opportunity to createan aggregate profile of the town’sopinion of its manager, Cahill saidhe was not prepared to support arenewal of Szlosek’s contract.

The biggest area in which Cahillsaid he wanted to see a change wasin the leadership coming from thetown manager’s office. Whether theperceived lack of leadership initia-tive was more a reflection of theboard or Szlosek, Cahill could notsay.

Leadership, he said, was needed toimprove the atmosphere aroundTown Hall and in other municipaldepartments, and increase produc-tivity of town employees.

“Morale is in the tank here,”Cahill said. “As the day-to-day man-ager, [Szlosek] has a direct influenceon them.”

Additionally, Cahill said he does-n’t know if the morale issue is onethat can be remedied with the cur-rent make up of the town govern-ment’s upper tier.

“Status quo is not going to suf-fice,” he said. “And I think we can allagree to that.”

Pitman, too, said she would likeadditional time to discuss specificissues with Szlosek before present-ing her final opinion on the contractrenewal to the board, and thereforealso said she would not support amotion to renew if it came to a voteat Monday’s meeting.

Robertson said if the board wasnot willing to support a renewal ofSzlosek’s contract at Monday’s meet-ing, they should take a definitivevote to the contrary so they may pro-ceed with the search for a new townmanager.

Robertson said putting the vote offany longer would cut into the timethe town could be preparing for asearch if the contract is notrenewed. Additionally, she warnedthat if the decision to not renewSzlosek’s contract was made afterthe May Town Meeting, they wouldbe hindered by the manager’s salaryapproved in the town budget whennegotiating with potential candi-dates.

Later in the meeting, Robertson

requested a discussion of the poli-cies and procedures for seeking outa new town manager to be had at theMarch 28 meeting.

Cahill was not in favor ofannouncing a renewal or rejectionof Szlosek’s contract any earlierthan the board is required to, forfear that the town manager’s enthu-siasm and productivity will declineif he knows he will be out of a job ina few months.

Silent for much of the discussion,Szlosek said, “I will do my job untilthe last day I’m here.”

Christopher Tanguay may bereached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mailat [email protected].

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‘He’s just your typical, all around kid’HAIRcontinued from page A1

Representative Kevin Kuros AnnouncesCommittee Appointments

BOSTON — Saying he is energized and looking forwardto working for his constituents, State Rep. Kevin Kuros, R-Uxbridge, today announced the committees he will beserving on for the 2011-2012 Legislative Session.

The Uxbridge Republican was appointed to three com-mittees — the Joint Committee on EconomicDevelopment and Emerging Technologies, the JointCommittee on Municipalities and Regional Government,and the House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight.

House Minority Leader Brad Jones, R-North Reading,said, “Representative Kuros’ private sector backgroundcombined with his extensive municipal experience makehim ideally suited to serve on these committees.”

Kuros stated, “I am very excited about my committee

appointments. Prior to being elected to represent the peo-ple of the district, I spent nearly two decades in businessdevelopment in the information technology and manage-ment consulting industries. I hope to bring a new perspec-tive and some fresh ideas to the Economic Developmentcommittee.”

Kuros is a freshman member of the MassachusettsHouse of Representatives and represents the people of the8th Worcester District, consisting of the towns of Douglas,Dudley, Oxford (Precinct 4), Uxbridge (Precinct 3) andWebster. He defeated incumbent Paul Kujawski, D-Webster, this election cycle.

“One of the key points I repeatedly heard on the cam-paign trail,” said Kuros, who is the ranking Republican onthe Municipalities Committee, “was that there was a dis-connect between the State House and the cities and towns.As a former selectman, I asked to be appointed to theMunicipalities committee so that the voices of selectmeneverywhere can be heard on Beacon Hill.”

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WORCESTER — William L. Quattrucci, 75,of 9 Belvidere AveNUE, died Monday, Feb.28,2011, in his home.

He leaves his wife of 44 years, Catherine A.“Kay” (McQuade) Quattrucci; two daughters,Julie E. Liberatore of Worcester, Colleen K.Spaulding of Worcester; a daughter-in-law,Rebecca Dusoe of Worcester; a brother, PaulJ. Quattrucci and his wife Nancy ofShrewsbury; a sister, Joan M. Kielinen andher husband Donald of Oxford; four grand-children; and several nieces and nephews.

Three brothers, Alfred L., Henry L. andJoseph L. Quattrucci; and three sisters, RitaA. Guerrero, Louise P. Powers and Ana P.Quattrucci, all predeceased him.

He was born and raised in Worcester, son ofthe late Eleuterio and Assunta (Razzini)Quattrucci.

He was a graduate of Commerce High

School, New MexicoHighlands University.

He was a Navy Veteran ofthe Korean War.

Bill worked as an elemen-tary school teacher in theDouglas Public SchoolSystem for 34 years until heretired. After his retirement,he worked part-time at the Worcester ArtMuseum for the last 12 years.

He was a member of the MassachusettsTeachers Association.

He enjoyed cooking big Italian meals forhis family.

His funeral service was held Friday, March5 in the Kelly Funeral Home, 154 Lincoln St.l,followed by burial in St. John’s Cemetery.

Condolence book available at www.kellyfu-neralhome.com.

DOUGLAS — Gregory F. Corbett, 56, of 206Wallum Lake Road, died Tuesday, March 8after being stricken ill.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years,Theresa A. (Barton) Corbett; his daughterand co-captain, Haylie A. Corbett of Douglas;his mother, Diane D. (Hill) Farrell of Douglas;and many cousins, nephews, nieces.

He was predeceased by his sister, VictoriaCorbett.

Born in Natick on Jan. 2, 1955 he was son ofthe late Frederick Corbett and lived inDouglas 24 years.

Mr. Corbett was a respiratory therapistfor Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital inWestborough the past 5 years. Previously he

worked at Fairlawn Rehab. Hospital and theformer St. Vincent Hospital on Vernon Hill.

He was a graduate of Hopkinton HighSchool and Holliston Jr. College.

A passionate fresh and salt water angler, hewas always competitive in local fishing der-bys. He loved his labrador retriever and alsoraised many lab puppies over the years.

His funeral was held Saturday, March12 from the Jackman Funeral Home, 7Mechanic St., followed by a Mass in St. DenisChurch, 23 Manchaug St. Burial was inEvergreen Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the DouglasAmbulance Fund, Box 222, Douglas, MA01516.

OBITUARIESGregory F. Corbett, 56

LINWOOD — Joseph Robert H. Couture, 88,of School Park, died Saturday, March 13, athis home surrounded by his loving family.

His wife of 59 years Winifred H. (Barber)Couture died Jan. 13, 2004.

He is survived by his son, Robert Coutureof Douglas; a daughter, Barbara Poulin ofUxbridge; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nephews andnieces. Two daughtersm Marlene Richie andMarilyn Burke; two brothers, Albert andDamise Couture and two sisters, PalmaTurgeon and Jeannette Picard, predeceasedhim.

Born in the Linwood section ofNorthbridge on Jan. 10, 1923 he was the son ofRobert and Helen (Bartlett) Couture and haslived in Linwood all of his life.

Mr. Couture was a World War II U.S. ArmyAir Corps. veteran and a member of the

Oliver Ashton AmericanLegion Post in Northbridge.

He worked at the formerWhitin Machine Works as atool and die maker for 41years.

Bob was a communicantof the Church of the GoodShepherd and enjoyed fish-ing, hunting in Maine for over 60 years andcutting wood.

His funeral was held on Wednesday, March16, from the Tancrell Jackman FuneralHome, 35 Snowling Road, Uxbridge, followedby a Mass in the Church of the GoodShepherd 121 Linwood St. Linwood. Burialwill be held at the convenience of his family.

Please send your favorite memory of Bob toP.O. Box 221, Linwood, MA 01525.

Joseph R.H. Couture, 88

William L. Quatrucci, 75

GRAFTON — Vincent W. Gribauskas, 90,passed away March 6, 2011 at home surround-ed by his loving family.

His wife of 55 years, Cecilia (Wojnar)Gribauskas passed away in 2002.

Vincent is survived by his son, William M.Gribauskas and his wife Anne of Sutton; hisgranddaughter, Sarah A. Gribauskas ofNewton and grandson, William VincentGribauskas of Sutton, who took care of himat home at the end of his life. Vincent alsoleaves a sister, Anna Desmarais of Worcester.

He is predeceased by his brothers, G.Joseph, Michael, Simon, Peter, and Benjaminand sisters, Pauline, Alice, Marian andHelen.

Vincent was born April 4, 1920 inWorcester, son of the late Monica(Baculovich) and Michael Gribauskas. Hegrew up and lived on his family’s farm inSutton.

Vincent served as a pilot in the US AirForce during World War II from 1943 to 1945.

Following his military service he married

his wife Cecelia in 1947.He then worked as a tool-

maker at Valley Tool andWorcester Gear for manyyears before retiring in 1987.

Vincent loved to take hiswife dancing, was a bowlerfor many years and was anavid golfer and member ofWhitinsville Country Club. Later in life heloved to take trips to the casino.

His family requests memorial contribu-tions to The Grafton Food Bank, 30Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519.

His Funeral Mass was held Thursday,March 10 in St. James Church, 89 Main St., S.Grafton, MA 01560. He was laid to rest atFairview Cemetery in South Grafton.

The Roney Funeral Home South Chapel,124 Main St., South Grafton, directed thearrangements.

An online condolence book to share memo-ries of Vincent is available atwww.RoneyFuneralHome.com.

Vincent W. Gribauskas, 90

WHITINSVILLE — John Kevin Crawford,46, of Halandale Beach, Fla., formerly ofWhitinsville, died Sunday, Feb. 20 at homeafter a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his parents, Walter andArlene (Labrecque) Crawford ofWhitinsville; a sister, Nancy Crawford andher companion Scott Brown of Halandale,Fla.; a brother, Michael and his wife MiaCrawford of Whitinsville; three nephews,Brendan, Ryan, and James; his former wife,Tammy Pomerleau of Bolton; and severalaunts, uncles, and cousins.

Born in Bourne, MA on June 6, 1964 he wasraised in Whitinsville and lived in HalandalBeach with his sister the past five years.

John was employed at Data General inSouthborough, Avery Dennison MFG andKaswell Flooring both in Framingham. Healso worked for Palm Catering in Florida

until his illness.He was a 1983 graduate of Northbridge

High School and attended New EnglandInstitute of Technology in Warwick R.I.

Always adventuresome he was a certifiedskydiver and was an avid sports fan wholoved to follow the Boston Red Sox and NEPatriots.

His funeral Mass was held Friday,March 11 in St. Patrick’s Church, 1 Cross St.Whitinsville. Burial was follow in St.Patrick’s Cemetery.

Donations may be made in John’s memoryto St. Patrick’s Renovation Fund, Box 60,Whitinsville, MA 01588 or to Hospice by theSea, 3600 Washington St., Hollywood, FL33021.

Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St.,Box 633, Douglas, directed the arrangements.

John Kevin Crawford, 46

NORTH BROOKFIELD— Ruth H. (Dilling)Miner passed peacefullyMarch 6, 2011, surround-ed by the love and care ofher family.

Her loving husband of29 years, Romeo C. Miner,passed in 1969.

Ruth is survived by herlife partner of 37 years,

William F. Floury, of Warren; two sons,Wayne M. Miner and his wife, Earlene, ofTexas City, Texas and Glenn B. Miner and hiswife Anne of East Brookfield; four grandchil-dren, Christopher W. Miner and his wifeSandy of Stafford, Va., Michael E. Miner andhis wife Gemma of Houston, Texas, Lori A.Suitum and her partner Derek Schultz ofSouthborough and Jennifer Graves and herhusband Edward; six great-grandchildren,Kylie R. Suitum and Brooke A. Suitum ofSouthborough, Cody A. Miner and MatthewD. Graves of East Brookfield, Ally J. F. Minerand Aubree E. Miner of Stafford, Va.; two sis-ters, Loretta (Peggy) Ledger of Uxbridge and

Myrtle Rebello of West Brookfield and abrother-in-law, John Rogers of WestBrookfield.

She was predeceased by her brothers,Raymond Dilling, Bernard Dilling, ErnestDilling and Wilford Dilling and by her sisters,Pauline Dilling and Shirley Rogers.

Ruth was born Jan. 7, 1922, in NorthBrookfield the daughter of the late BernardH. Dilling and Evelyn (Gaucher) Dilling.

Ruth held positions at various companiesbefore realizing her fondest pastime workingas a Certified Nurses Aide at the Quaboag onthe Common Nursing Home in WestBrookfield giving generously of her time andtalents to the people she cared for.

But most of all, her greatest achievementin life is leaving this world a better place thanit was before with her gift of love.

Her funeral service was held Thursday,March 10 at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44Gilbert St., North Brookfield. A private bur-ial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe North Brookfield Emergency Squad, 58School St., North Brookfield MA 01535.

Ruth H. Miner

OXFORD — Tracy E. Robbins, 47, diedSunday, Feb. 27, 2011 after a long illness.

She leaves her mother, Barbara M.(Goyette) Robbins of Sutton; two brothers,Clay T. Robbins of Sutton and Glenn P.Robbins and his wife, Alice of Clovis, Calif.;three sisters, Dale V. Robbins of Boston, LynnM. Robbins of Framingham and Mary C.Whittier and her husband, Wayne of Sutton;a close friend, Elinor Redrow of Oxford.

She was raised in Oxford and is prede-ceased by her father, Richard T. Robbins.

She was a graduate of St. Joseph College inWest Hartford, Conn.

A private graveside service was held in St.Roch’s Cemetery, in Oxford.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe American Diabetes Association, 330Congress St., Boston, MA 02210.

Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St.,Millbury directed the arrangements.

Condolence book available at www.mul-hane.com.

Tracy E. Robbins, 47

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You’ll likely have to make many adjust-ments over several decades to ensure thatyou stay on track saving and investing. Butonce you retire, a new goal arises — invest-ing so you can remain retired. To help your-self achieve this goal, you will need to makea number of investment decisions.

Which of these decisions are most impor-tant? Here are five to consider:

How much will you spend each year? Beforeyou can pursue an appropriate investmentstrategy, you’ll need to know about how muchyou’ll spend each year. Estimate your costs forhousing, food, travel, entertainment, insurance, gifts —everything. Keep in mind that your expenses will likelychange annually, especially for items such as health care.Don’t forget about inflation, which will likely cause yourexpenses to increase over the years.

How should you balance your investment portfolio toprovide sufficient income and growth opportunities?Clearly, you’ll need your investments to provide a source ofincome during your retirement years. At the same time,you will need some growth potential to overcome theeffects of inflation, which can erode your purchasingpower. Consequently, you will need a mix of income- andgrowth-oriented investments, with the proportionsdepending on your risk tolerance and your lifestyle.

How much should you withdraw each year from yourinvestment portfolio? The answer depends on several fac-tors, including your retirement lifestyle, the size and per-formance of your investment portfolio, inflation, your

estimated life expectancy and the size of the estateyou’d like to leave. This decision is important,because the amount you withdraw each year willdirectly affect how long your money lasts.

From which accounts should you begin takingwithdrawals? You may have built three differenttypes of accounts: taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free.It may be a good idea to take withdrawals from yourtaxable accounts first, thereby allowing your tax-deferred accounts, such as your Traditional IRA andyour 401(k), more time to compound and potentiallyincrease in value. If you have a tax-free account,such as a Roth IRA, save it for last to maximize thecompounding on money on which you will never paytaxes. (Roth IRA earnings grow tax-free if you’vehad your account at least five years and you don’tbegin taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2.)

That said, this is just a rule of thumb.When should you take Social Security? You can begin

taking Social Security as early as age 62, but your month-ly checks will be considerably larger if you wait until your“normal” retirement age, which is likely 65 or 66. But ifyou need the money, you may be better off by taking SocialSecurity at 62 and giving your tax-deferred accounts moretime to potentially grow.

As you can see, you’ll need a lot of expertise to success-fully manage your financial and investment situationsduring retirement. If you don’t already work with a finan-cial advisor and a tax professional, now would be a goodtime to start. Once you’ve got your financial strategy inplace, you’ll be better prepared to enjoy an active, fulfillingretirement.

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Afew weeks ago Waynewrote about gold jewelryand its value in today’smarkets.

I’d like to expand on this quite abit this week to include bullion, ster-ling jewelry, silver coins, and more. Ireceive five to six calls a week fromfolks who want to convert preciousmetal assets to cash. Their reasonsare varied, and include:

• Raise cash to pay bills;• Use the funds for a vacation or a

special project;• Their children have no interest

in their collections;• Items are seldom or never used;• Cash is easier to store (bank) and

dispose of.I’ve seen some pretty interesting

assets over the years that includepre-1964 silver coins, .999 silver bul-lion rounds and ingots, .925 sterlingsilverware, 22 karat, 18 karat, 14karat, and 10 karat gold jewelry, .900foreign gold coins, U.S. andEuropean dental gold (always inter-esting), and even .825 or .800 foreignsilver jewelry. Recently, I’ve beenseeing quite a few 1 Troy pound (16ounce) silver rounds. Often, a clienthas a combination of these items.

But before you go running off andselling these valuable assets, thereare some basic rules you should fol-low.

1. Gold — Know what you have.Look for purity markings on eachpiece (except pre-64 silver U.S. coins,which we know are 90 percent sil-ver). The purity of gold has to, by

U.S. law, be clearly marked on eachpiece. The purity will be stated witha number and then either a “K” for“karat”, or “KP” for “karat plumb.”

Remember that pure gold is 24karat, and that jewelry and coins arenot made of pure gold because it istoo soft for use. Usually copper isadded to give the item durabilityand strength.

2. Silver — Silver pieces also haveto be marked, by law, either with“.999” for bullion, or “sterling” or“.925” for sterling silver pieces.Foreign jewelry also has to bemarked with the purity. I recentlyreceived a middle eastern silverpiece from Israel marked “.825.”Don’t assume that all “silverware”is sterling. If it is, it has to bemarked as noted above. Most peopleassume that “Wm Rogers” silver-ware is sterling. In most cases it’snot.

3. No Mark — If there isn’t a visi-ble mark on the piece, chances areit’s not gold or silver. The exceptionto this is if the item is heavily wornthen the marking may have becomeobliterated over time. In this case,read on…

4. Sell local — We’ve all seenadvertising on TV and in the news-papers how the “XYZ” company willbe in your area buying “for top dol-lar.”

Well, that’s not the case.These people have travel costs,

lodging costs, advertising costs, andother overhead. They can’t pay topdollar. Your other option is to sell toa local jewelry store, merchant, ormetals dealer. Local buyers havemore at stake in giving you a fairprice. Once the transaction is com-plete, they still have to do businesslocally. Treating clients unfairlyisn’t going to help their future busi-ness one bit. On the other hand,traveling buying groups are goneafter the sale is completed.

5. If any of your pieces areunmarked, make sure the buyer willassay (determine the purity of themetal) of each piece. Be sure thebuyer is willing to return all non-precious metal pieces to you whenpayment for the other pieces isreceived. Ask for a written list ofeach piece, or group of pieces in thecase of small pieces, to include theweight of each piece and the totalweight of each type of item ( bypurity or category).

6. Precious stones — I alwaysreturn to the seller, whatever stones(precious or not) that can easily beremoved from the jewelry. Smallparve diamonds are usually anexception since they’re very diffi-cult to remove from their settings. Ifyou want any of the stones back besure to tell the buyer before handing

over the items.7. Ninety percent silver coins —

These are sold using a differentstandard than bullion and jewelry.Silver coins are sold on a “per facedollar” standard. This is becausesome of the silver is simply “lost” inthe course of the coin’s circulation,so an average is determined by theprecious metals industry and the

“per face dollar value” is closely tiedto the ever-changing spot metalprice of silver.

I hope this is helpful. If you haveany questions please give me a callat 508-943-6570. We’ll try to answerevery inquiry and steer you in theright direction.

Contact us! Paul: Grey GhostAuctions & Appraisals, 508-943-6570,[email protected]; www.greyghost-corp.com; or Wayne: Central MassAuctions, 508-612-6111, [email protected]. Both authors con-duct certified appraisals, auctions,estate sales, and cleanouts.


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The arrests and offenses below were listed ineach town’s police department logs. Peoplecharged are innocent until proven guilty in acourt of law. This newspaper will publish dis-pensations of cases at the request of theaccused, with proper documentation.

NORTHBRIDGEARRESTS

MONDAY, MARCH 7

William Macri, 23, 117 Cottage Street,Whitinsville. Assault and battery with a dan-gerous weapon (concrete floor)

Northbridge Police Department receivednumerous 911 calls reporting a fight inside theWalmart store in the frozen food section.Victim received minor injuries and declinedmedical treatment. Mr. Marcri was laterarrested after a motor vehicle stop near hisresidence and charged with Assault andBattery with a dangerous weapon(concretefloor) and Disorderly Conduct.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

On Wednesday, March 9, the NorthbridgePolice Department and members of theBlackstone Valley Drug Task Force executed asearch warrant at 4 “D” Street, Whitinsville,MA.

As a result of the investigation, over 1,000prescription pills with a street value of over$10,000.00 were seized from the residence. Alsoseized was an amount of Marijuana packag-

ing material and paraphernalia.Arrested were:Robert G. Babbitt, 33, of 4 “D” Street,

Whitinsville. Mr. Babbitt was charged with:Trafficking over 14 grams Class A(Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 15 mg.Oxycodone, Trafficking over 28 grams Class A(Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 7.5 m.Oxycodone, Trafficking over 28 grams Class A(Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 5 mg.Oxycodone, Trafficking over 100 grams ClassA (Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 10 mg.Oxycodone, Possession of Class B Oxycodone,Possession of Class B Oxycodone with Intentto Distribute, Possession of Class D marijua-na, Possession of Class D Marijuana withIntent to Distribute.

Angie M. Kinney, 33, 4 “D” Street,Whitinsville. Ms. Kinney was charged with:Trafficking over 14 grams Class A(Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 15 mg.Oxycodone, Trafficking over 28 grams Class A(Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 7.5 m.Oxycodone, Trafficking over 28 grams Class A(Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 5 mg.Oxycodone, Trafficking over 100 grams ClassA (Heroin/Morphine/Opium), 10 mg.Oxycodone, Possession of Class B Oxycodone,Possession of Class B Oxycodone with Intentto Distribute, Possession of Class D marijua-na, Possession of Class D Marijuana withIntent to Distribute.

Devin Walters, 19, 642 Carpenter Road,Whitinsville. Mr. Walters was charged with:Possession of Class C (Lorazapam).

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Inclement WeatherIf the Northbridge Public Schools are closeddue to inclement weather, the Senior Centerwill also be closed. If the schools are delayedin opening, the Senior Center will open at 9:30a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m.

Fine Membership 2011The Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc mem-bership drive for the 2011 year is now accept-ing dues. Thank you, to all who have contin-ued to help this Fund raiser, defray the cost ofvarious classes & programs. Newcomers arewelcome to join, dues are $5 yearly or $12 forthree years.

TransportationReservations for local transportation must bemade 24 hours in advance. Transportation isavailable for anyone 60 + years of age or forhandicapped citizens of any age.Reservations for out of town medical trans-portation must be made at least three days inadvance. Please call 508-234-2002 for moreinformation.

Volunteer Medical DriversThe Northbridge Senior center is in need ofVolunteer Drivers to take local seniors to outof town medical appointments (Worcesterand surrounding towns). Reimbursement isavailable for mileage. Any time you candonate to this necessary and much appreciat-ed service. As little as one day a week (morn-ing or afternoon) would help and you canchoose the area that you would be willing todrive. Call the center for more information.

Transportation CoordinatorThe Northbridge Senior Centers Volunteermedical drivers must have their vouchers into the Transportation Coordinator formileage reimbursement no later than 10 a.m.on the last day of the month, to receive theircheck.

Fine MembershipThe Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc mem-bership drive for the 2011 year is now accept-ing dues. Thank you, to all who have contin-ued to help this Fund raiser, defray the cost ofvarious classes and programs. Newcomersare welcome to join.

Caregivers Support GroupThe Caregivers support group will meet onthe fourth Friday of each month at 11 a.m.The next meeting will take place March 25 in

the library at the Senior Center.

Life Planning ServiceThe Northbridge Senior Center now has afinancial counselor available free of chargeon a wide range of Life Planning matters, hisservices will include the following.All Medicare A, B, and C and Mass Healthrelated advice and guidanceSocial Security including, retirement, disabil-ity, andSSI claims for benefits.Credit & Debt counseling matters.Advice on long-term care services and alter-nativesMoney management and budgeting guidanceAll life and health and disability insurancerelated mattersAll available social service needs based pro-gramsMedical expense hardship assistanceAll services limited to Shine Counselor to bereferred as appropriateAll veteran entitlement and need based assis-tance programs.

Fuel AssistanceApplications are now being taken for seniorcitizens, by appointment only. Please call thecenter to obtain more information to make anappointment. New eligibility guidelines:Family of one: Maximum income is $30,751Family of two: Maximum income is $40,213.

SHINEA Shine Counselor is available by appoint-ment only, to discuss Medicare and Health Insissues you may have. Call the Senior Centerfor more information or to schedule anappointment.

Chair YogaThe Chair Yoga class at the Senior Center hasbegun on Thursday, at a new time 10:30 to11:30 a.m.This will be a free program for lim-ited time. Come join others to see if this pro-gram works for you.

120 ClubThe Friends of Northbridge Elders Inc. hasbegun the Annual Fund raiser for the 2011The first drawing will be held on ThursdayFeb. 10. The 20 weeks will end in June 2011.The drawings are held once a week (usuallyon Thursday morning, $20 to the winner) thishas been a very successful way to raise moneyto help defray expenses for instructors for thevarious programs, and classes.

Sign Up Current Programs & ActivitiesFall is now here, and many programs havebegun, and welcoming new participants. Callthe center if you are interested in any of thefollowing programs.Art Class; Aqua Aerobics Billiard League;Bingo; Bridge; Computer Class; Craft Class;

Cribbage League; Dart League; Exercise Co-Ed; French Club; Genealogy; Needlework;Pitch; Scrabble; Sewing Workshop;Shuffleboard; Strength & Motion; Tai Chi;Whist; Wii Bowling; Yoga; Zumba.

Free Legal ClinicThere will be a Free Legal Clinic at theNorthbridge Senior Center on Tuesdays from10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attorney Nicholas Kaltsas ofElder and Disability Law Advocates will beavailable to address any legal concerns orquestions you may have. The next availableappointments will be in May, and August. Callto schedule a free half hour appointment hereat the Senior Center. During this private halfhour time you have the ability to speak direct-ly with the Attorney. Space is limited, so toreserve your time, call 508-234-2002.

Free Introduction to the InternetCatholic Charities has announced a new pro-gram free introduction to the Internet offer-ing a wide variety of resources at your fin-gertips. Email, on line coupons, health andmedical information, games, gardening,antiques, trace your family history, readnewspapers in 36 languages. Free recipes, andhobby patterns, and much, much more. Callnow to schedule your individual session:Catholic Charities, 9 Spring St, Whitinsville –508-234-3800.

Mall TripThe Northbridge senior centers Van will go tothe The Blackstone Valley Shoppes inMillbury on Tuesday, April 19. The Van willleave the center at 11:30 a.m. to allow shopperstime for lunch at a restaurant of their choice.Call early to reserve your seat on the van, sit-ting is limited.

Courtship TeaCome and join us for an old fashion afternoontea with Rita Parisi on Wednesday, March 16,at 1 p.m. She is an actress that dresses thepart; this is a Grant by the Cultural Council.Join others for an afternoon of socializing;light refreshments will be served. Bring yourown tea cup and saucer.

St. Patricks Day There will be a sing-along on Thursday,March 17, with Cecile Malo and Bill RobidouxNutrition manager, at Piano, 10:45 a.m. Comejoin others for a time of musical fun. Lunch isavailable at 11:45 a.m.

UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER

Marsha Petrillo, director (508) 278-8622Mary-Meg Walsh, outreach coordinator (508)278-8638Beverly Clark, nutrition site manager (508)278-7609Susan White, transportation coordinator

(508) 278-8622Peter Waeger, Senior Center van driver (508)278-8622

Help WantedVolunteer drivers are needed to deliver Mealson Wheels in Uxbridge, Mendon andBlackstone. Call Bev at (508) 278-7609.

Tax HelpThe Senior Center will offer IRS income taxhelp to senior citizens each Friday from 12:45to 3 p.m. Certain taxpayers, 65 and older, maybe eligible to claim a refund on their stateincome taxes for the Circuit Breaker TaxCredit if 10 percent of their annual income isrequired to pay their real estate tax bill.Renters may claim a credit if 25 percent oftheir annual rent is more than 10 percent oftheir total income. This tax year the maxi-mum credit is $970. If you would like assis-tance with your income taxes this year, pleasecall (508) 278-8622 to schedule your appoint-ment.

Computer ClassesInstructors from Nipmuc Regional HighSchool will teach all aspects of computersfrom 3-4 p.m. on Mondays.

Yoga ClassesThe Senior Center is pleased to announce freegentle yoga classes for seniors and their fam-ily members with certified instructorMarilyn Jones. Classes will run throughJune. For more information, call Marilyn at(508) 207-8276 or Marsha at (508) 278-8622.

CardsCome join us for an afternoon of card playingevery Tuesday at the Senior Center. ContactRita at (508) 278-2824 for more informationabout this card group.

Join Elderly ConnectionThe Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc.,invites you to become a member of its fund-raising group. The Uxbridge ElderlyConnection, Inc., is a non-profit, organizationthat serves as the Friends group to theUxbridge Senior Center. Membership in thisorganization is open to everyone interested insupporting the Uxbridge Senior Center. Weinvite family members, caregivers, businesspeople, young adults and all interested indi-viduals to join The Elderly Connection, Inc.Membership is $2 per year and will help sup-port the Uxbridge Senior Center. If you areinterested in becoming a member please callus at (508) 287-8622.

Grocery ShoppingThe Senior Center travels to Hannaford’severy Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

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Contact (508) 278-8622 to make a van reservation.

Book GroupThe Page Turners book discussion group with JaneGranatino, library director, will be held from 1-2 p.m. thesecond Thursday of each month. If you love to talk aboutbooks, good and bad, please join us! Call (508) 278-8622 toregister.

Hearing ScreeningDo you often ask people to repeat themselves? Do peoplesay your TV is too loud? Call the Senior Center at (508) 278-8622 to schedule a free hearing screening.

Pitch MondaysA Pitch party will be held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. There is a$2 donation.

Senior ClubThe Senior Club meets at the Uxbridge Senior Center onthe second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 1:30p.m. Bingo games each meeting. We are looking for newmembers and enrollment in this group is open yearround.

DOUGLAS SENIOR CENTER

Alyssa Graveson, director, (508)476-2283

The Douglas Senior Center islocated in the basement of the postoffice at 331 Main St. The SeniorCenter is open Monday throughThursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Winter WalkingTuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10a.m., in the Municipal Centergym.

Book ClubThe Senior Center has a largeamount of library and donatedbooks. The club meets at 10:30 a.m.on Mondays.

Lunch ClubThe Senior Center hosts lunch at 11 a.m. on Mondays andTuesdays. The cost is $2. Please call ahead of time toreserve a spot.

ElderbusSCM Elderbus is a publicly funded transportation servicethat is available to residents of Douglas or Sutton. Youmust be over the age of 60 or disabled to use our services.This is the ideal way to get to medical appointments, gro-cery shopping, lunch, the hairdresser or even to go towork. All vans are wheelchair accessible and staffed bytrained, courteous professional drivers. Please call 48business hours ahead to reserve your ride, 1-800-321-0243.

CrochetingA crocheting class is held Wednesdays at noon at the cen-ter. All ages are welcome.

Senior VanThe van is on the road and will provide transportation todestinations that SCM Elder Bus does not. The van is forthe use of all seniors and disabled people in Douglas andSutton. The van is available 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,Monday through Thursday. Reservations must be made 48business hours ahead of time by calling the Sutton Seniorcenter at (508) 234-0703.

YogaThe Senior Center is now offering a yoga class onThursdays at 11 a.m. Please call to sign up.

Blood Pressure ClinicThe clinic will be held the third Thursday of each monthfrom 10-11 a.m.

BingoGames are held every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is avail-able prior to bingo and must be reserved a week earlier.

Osteo Stress ExerciseClasses are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. tonoon.

Tai ChiTai Chi classes will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Thisis a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some2,000 years.

BLACKSTONE — More than twodozen members of the StudentCouncil at Frederick W. HartnettMiddle School in Blackstone arepreparing to participate in theMassachusetts Association ofStudent Councils (MASC) annual con-ference.

The conference, which will be heldat the Qualters Middle School inMansfield, is expected to attract hun-dreds of middle school students frompotentially 15 schools.

“Our school is sending 29 studentsto the conference and they are reallylooking forward to it,” said Kevin M.McCourt, student council advisor tothe Hartnett Student Council. “Inorder for the students to get the bestexperience from participating at theconference, we have met and

reviewed what some of our core val-ues are at Hartnett Middle School andhow we expect them to display thesequalities at the conference. The coun-cil along with the school have come toembrace the motto ‘Chargers CARE’,they are Civil, they Achieve, theyRespect, and they Encourage,” saidMcCourt, who is also a 6th gradeSocial Studies teacher. “As the leadersof our school I am very excited thatwe have so many members who willbe attending this year’s conference.Those members attending will thenbe presenting to the rest of the coun-cil what they learned.”

“With 110 members out of approxi-mately 500 students on campus, wecan boast a 1 to 5 ratio for studentcouncil members versus the studentbody,” said Assistant Principal René

M. Lafayette. “Student Council is theheart of student involvement on boththe middle an high school levels.These are the future leaders of ourmunicipalities, the Commonwealth,and the Republic itself,” saidLafayette.

Among the goals of StudentCouncil are to provide leadershipopportunities for other studentsthroughout the campus. Promote har-monious relationships on a student-to-student basis.

Improve student-teacher moraleand school spirit. Promote positiveteacher-student relationships.Promote community involvement inthe school’s daily life, and encourageevery student to become an activemember of the Hartnett School com-munity.


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UHS students recognized at dinner ceremony

UXBRIDGE — On Sunday, Feb. 13, the NinthAnnual Academic Awards Ceremony tookplace at Blissful Meadows Golf Course. Thisevent recognized 46 junior and seniorUxbridge High School students for their aca-demic excellence. These well-deserving stu-dents received high-honors or honors statusfor two consecutive years.

The evening, which was organized by theUxbridge School Council, consisted of a sit-down meal, a guest speaker, individual stu-dent recognition and a raffle. Students select-ed Justin Pominville, teacher, dean, and coachat UHS, to address the 160 plus students, par-ents, extended family and Uxbridge staff. Mr.Pominville delivered a wonderful speechabout the importance of having a plan foryour future, but also recognizing the need tobe flexible and adjust your plan as needed.Each student received a plaque that wasdonated by the Massachusetts Army NationalGuard, a certificate of academic achievement,and a gift certificate from Papa Gino’s.Students also received a copy of a book titled:“The Secrets of College Success.”

Sergeant Kelley Koulisis attended to presentthe plaques to each student. Additional dona-

tions from local businesses and individualssupplied funds and fantastic raffle prizes sothat the event could be held without impact-ing the school budget.

The Academic Awards Dinner is a wonder-ful way for students to receive deservingrecognition for their hard work and dedica-tion to academics. This rich tradition is ahighlight of each school year. Thank you tothe members of the School Council whoassisted in the organization of this event:community members and parents MarySherlock, Mary-Meg Walsh, students JoshCornell and Hannah Cohen, faculty membersAmanda Alsfeld, Kirsten Fournier andRebecca Plasse and administrators TaraBennett and Erik Arnold. We would also liketo thank secretaries Becky Wise and PamDiBattista for their help planning the eventand student Chris Bouchard for taking photo-graphs.

We would like to thank the following spon-sors for making the evening possible:Advertising Specialties - Ron Paszkewicz;Attitudes Hair Salon; Berrocco Inc.;Blackstone Valley Music; Blissful Meadows;Brian’s Restaurant; Class of 2011; Coca-Cola;

Debbie’s School of Dance and Fitness; Drive-In-Self Storage; Family Karate Center;Finishing Touch; Hannaford Supermarket;Herf-Jones - Dan Smith; Inspirations; Josten’s;Jumbo Donuts; the Larkin Company Realtors;Lydia Taft House; Lynch’s Riverview Wine &Spirits; Mass Army National Guard; MendonGreenhouse & Florist; Milford FederalSavings & Loan; Milford Courtyard byMarriot; Milford National Bank & Trust; Mr.Nick Lapete; Ms. Paula Ceglowski; Ms. VivianFeeney; Ms. Leslie Lesperance; Ms. JaniceWatt; Ms. Dianne Zini; Papa Gino’s - TheArchambault’s

Unibank; Uxbridge EducationalFoundation; Uxbridge Orthopedic & SportsTherapy; Uxbridge Teachers Association;Village Cleaners; Worcester Tornadoes;Southwick’s Zoo.

HONOREES

Class of 2011: Benjamin Callahan, DanielCardin, Caroline Crudele, Steven DerderianJr., Kevin Desjardin, John DeVries, EmilyDrywa, Tara Feeley, Allison Graham, SarahHennessy, Moriah Hicks, Meryl Hoffman,Shannon Hynes, John Jameson, KatherineLarrivee, Kaitlyn Legg, Nicholas Maloney,Jaime McQuade, Shannon Morton, BriannaPerry, Brianna Rice, Libbi Richardson,Kathryn Sherlock, Jamie St. Pierre, AnnaWalsh.

Class of 2012: Cody Auclair, David Baker,Elizabeth Caccavelli, Nicole Coolbrith,Chelsea Cota, Carolyn Cote, John Cotter, MaryKate Frey, Corey Gomes, Erica Juliano, KevinMacDougall, Alicia Morales, Haley Ostrem,Daniel Penza, Christopher Powloka, LaurenRogers, Casey Rota, Grace Sharrow, KatelynStefanick, Lindsay Sweet, Emma Van Loon.

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The Uxbridge High School junior honorees recognized for their academic excellence. Benjamin Callahan,Daniel Cardin, Caroline Crudele, Steven Derderian Jr., Kevin Desjardin, John DeVries, Emily Drywa, TaraFeeley, Allison Graham, Sarah Hennessy, Moriah Hicks, Meryl Hoffman, Shannon Hynes, John Jameson,Katherine Larrivee, Kaitlyn Legg, Nicholas Maloney, Jaime McQuade, Shannon Morton, Brianna Perry,Brianna Rice, Libbi Richardson, Kathryn Sherlock, Jamie St. Pierre and Anna Walsh.

The Uxbridge High School senior honorees recognized for their academic excellence. Cody Auclair, DavidBaker, Elizabeth Caccavelli, Nicole Coolbrith, Chelsea Cota, Carolyn Cote, John Cotter, Mary Kate Frey,Corey Gomes, Erica Juliano, Kevin MacDougall, Alicia Morales, Haley Ostrem, Daniel Penza, ChristopherPowloka, Lauren Rogers, Casey Rota, Grace Sharrow, Katelyn Stefanick, Lindsay Sweet, Emma Van Loon.

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rebounds for Northbridge, while sophomoreMatt Phelan was the ultimate sparkplug offthe bench, scoring 10 points, grabbing 6rebounds, and providing countless energyplays.

The third seeded Rams, now 20-5, will playWestern Mass. champ Sabis in a state semifi-nal. No. 8 Oxford finished its season at 14-10.

“Corey was absolutely on fire,” saidNorthbridge coach Paul Baker. “He really car-ried us. He did a lot of really clutch things forus.”

When asked what the difference was,Oxford coach Sean Halloran said, “CoreyPryor. It’s one of those things where he had itall going. He had threes, he had drives to thehoop, he hit the free throws, and if I was a fanof Northbridge I’d be thrilled. He’s one of thebest players in the region and he showed it.”

Pryor’s stat sheet had 11 two-point baskets,four 3-pointers, and two free throws. Many ofhis shots fell because of his shooter’s touchwith balls bouncing off the rim and back-board before finally settling in the net.

“It was one of those days,” said Pryor, whoalso became the school’s all-time leading scor-er, passing 2010 graduate Casey Hippert. “Therims were very generous. When you’re feelingit you keep throwing it up until it won’t go inanymore.”

Pryor now has 1,209 points and broke therecord in the first quarter when he scored hisfourth point of the contest.

The first quarter was a back-and-forthaffair, with the Rams managing to hold a 20-16lead at quarter’s end. Both teams were hittingshots, and it was really a battle between Pryorand Oxford senior Decarlo Anderson.

Both players had 9 points in the frame, butPryor netted 11 more in the second quarterwhile Anderson only gained 4 more.

Northbridge led at halftime, 33-31.“In the first half I said this game could be

summed up in two words: Pryor, Anderson,”

said Halloran. “They couldn’t stop Andersonand we couldn’t stop Pryor. In the second halfthey doubled down on Decarlo and we couldn’tget him the ball.”

Anderson (10 rebounds) scored just threemore points in the second half to finish with16, while Pryor kept firing, scoring 6 points inthe third quarter and 10 more in the fourth.

The Pirates looked for others to score whenthe ball couldn’t be fed inside to Anderson,and early in the third quarter it was seniorBrendan Tremblay who got the team going.Tremblay (9 points) scored two early hoops,the latter of which tied the score at 35-35, butfrom that point forward Tremblay and seniorJeff Bolio missed some close-range shots thatthey would like to have back.

“It wasn’t our night from the field, unfortu-nately,” said Halloran.

Pryor drained a turnaround deep jumper atthe third quarter buzzer, and Northbridge led45-39 with just a quarter to play.

The Rams won fourth quarter scoring 22-14,as both Murphy and Phelan scored 6 pointsapiece to go along with Pryor’s 10.

But it was a hustle play from Phelan, withabout two minutes to go, which sentNorthbridge over the edge and into the wincolumn. With the score at 61-47, Phelan and anOxford player both hit the deck for a loose ball.Phelan was able to gain possession of it, rollthe ball up the court to Pryor, and the scorerfinished a layup to send the crowd into a fren-zy.

“I play good defense and I hustle, that’s theway I get my playing time, so I do what I got todo,” said Phelan of his controlled energy.“Corey is finishing [that play] no matterwhat.”

Despite 4 points in the fourth quarter fromOxford senior Julio Maldanado (9 points), itwasn’t enough for the Pirates, who have reen-ergized the sport in town.

“I’m really proud of what this team accom-plished,” said Halloran. “The whole town wasbuzzing. At breakfast this morning we walkedinto the place [local eatery The Big I] and wegot a standing ovation. It really has rekindled

basketball in Oxford because of what the kidsdid.”

Despite a slow first half of the season Bakernoticed that his team had potential, and it allculminated with a district championship.

“We were 6-4 at one point,” he said. “I knewwe still had a good run left in us.”

The Rams sure did, and because of it theywon the school’s first Division 2 district title.Northbridge won a district championship in1980, but it was of the Division 3 variety.Current senior Matt Rice’s father Jim playedon the 1980 team.


SPORTS

Kyla HatchThe Douglas senior helped guide the

Tigers to the postseason and also toppedthe 1,000-point milestone in her final game.With 998 career points heading into a dis-trict game with Assabet, Hatch scored 14more to finish her outstanding career with1,012 points.

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Rams win Central Mass. Division 2 district championship

Oxford’s Decarlo Anderson, left, and Northbridge’s Harrison Murphy jump up during the game-opening tip.

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Corey Pryor of Northbridge (20) hugs a teammateafter the Rams defeated Oxford in the CentralMass. Division 2 district championship game, 67-53.

Corey Pryor and the Northbridge basketball teamcelebrate after capturing the district championship.

Northbridge’s Corey Pryor dribbles the ball inbetween his legs during the final moments of thedistrict championship game.

Oxford senior co-captains (from left) Jeff Bolio, JulioMaldanado, and Brendan Tremblay pose with therunner up trophy after the Central Mass. Division 2district championship game won by Northbridge,67-53.

Decarlo Anderson of Oxford attempts a hook shot in the paint.


SPORTS

AROUND THE REGION


WORCESTER — After a few suc-cessful seasons that ended beforereaching the final game, theNorthbridge girls’ basketball teamhas finally advanced to the CentralMass. Division 2 district champi-onship.

The Rams, seeded second in thebracket, defeated No. 6 Auburn onMarch 9 at Clark University’sKneller Athletic Center, 46-25.

Northbridge will face top rankedMillbury for the title on March 12 atFitchburg State. The Woolies beatNo. 4 Lunenburg, 65-53.

“Finally we got past the hump,”Northbridge senior Sarah Phelansaid. “We haven’t got past the semi-finals in a very long time.”

Phelan made sure the Ramswould be advancing, as she had adominating first half. Phelan scored12 of her 16 points and grabbed 7 ofher 12 rebounds in the first twoquarters.

Phelan was also a force ondefense, as the Rockets couldn’tbring the ball into the paint, andwhen they did she was there tomake a block.

“If you just watch her defensively,you want to take a video and say‘this is how you play defense,’” saidNorthbridge coach Al Ratcliffe. “Iknow a lot of guys that wouldn’t beable to get around her.”

“Defense was the best we playedall year,” added Phelan. “The lastgame we played Auburn they gotmost of their points on 3-pointers, sowe really focused on getting up ontheir shots.”

Northbridge jumped out to a 13-7first quarter lead and never lookedback. The Rams won second quarterscoring 19-9 to lead 32-16 at halftime.

Auburn didn’t hit a 3-pointer allfirst half…or all game.

“They shoot threes and they’rereal quick,” Ratcliffe explained. “Wejust had to get to the ball quick. Weplayed them in the [regular season],

and they hit six threes in the firsthalf and scored 30 points. They did-n’t hit a three tonight.”

The Rockets, who reached thesemifinals after upsetting No. 3Groton-Dunstable, couldn’t get anyoffense going all night, as they did-n’t reach double figures in any quar-ter.

“We just weren’t on, 3-point wise,”Auburn coach Ellen Kaschuluksaid. “Tonight we couldn’t hit a shotfrom the perimeter and we can’t goinside [because] we don’t have thatluxury.”

Northbridge’s Katie Pryor (10points) ended any doubt of a come-back attempt when she buried a treylate in the third quarter, advancingthe Rams’ lead to 40-19.

Northbridge led after three quar-

ters, 40-21, and then won fourthquarter scoring 6-4 to put the gameaway.

Cortney Rosenlund added 8 pointsfor the Rams, who are now lookingforward to the match-up with theWoolies.

“Yes, absolutely,” said Phelanwhen asked if she wanted Millburyagain. “They’ve knocked us out inthis round [before]. It would be agood ending [to beat them].”

Millbury beat Northbridge in tworegular season meetings, 36-34 inovertime on Jan. 7, and 52-41 on Feb.4.

Ratcliffe hopes the third time’s thecharm.

“Every other team would like tobe where we are, but we’re not herejust to be here,” he said.

Ratcliffe will coach his districtfinal game at 1:45 p.m., while his sonJake and the boys will compete for adistrict championship at noon.

“How can you ask for a betterday,” Ratcliffe asked.

Meanwhile, Kaschuluk was proudof her team.

“They never gave up, they workedhard, [and] tonight we playedagainst a team that was better thanus,” she said.

Kaschuluk, a Clark graduate, washappy to come home for the semifi-nal round.

“It was really nice coming back

here,” she said. “It was sort of dis-appointing that we happened to losehere, but we had a great season. Weended up 15-8 and I think it was a lotbetter than anybody anticipated.”

The Rockets will lose three sen-iors in Brittany Gabrielian (10points), Gina Lirange (6 points), andChloe Patterson, who will sport abattle scar after she took a knee tothe forehead on a strong third quar-ter drive.

Junior Rachel Gillies and sopho-more Erin Scanlon each had 9rebounds for Auburn.

Northbridge gets over hump, advances to district finals

Northbridge’s Victoria Wood prepares to take a shot while an Auburn defender triesto draw a charge.

Nick Ethier photos

Northbridge’s Sarah Phelan goes up and in for two of her 16 points.

Woolies win fifth consecutive district titleBY NICK ETHIER

SPORTS STAFF WRITER

FITCHBURG — The Northbridge girls’ bas-ketball program has been good recently, in factvery good. The current crop of seniors went15-7 and advanced to the Central Mass.Division 2 district tournament semifinals asfreshmen, 14-7 and a spot in the quarterfinalsas sophomores, 19-3 and a return trip to thesemifinals as juniors, and this season theRams finally advanced to the district champi-onship game.

But, like in their two trips to the semifinalround in year’s past, they ran into SouthernWorcester County League East rival andadversary Millbury.

The Woolies are a thorn in Northbridge’sside, and the district championship game onMarch 12 at Fitchburg State was no exception.Top ranked Millbury (22-2) led by nine pointsat halftime (21-12) and pulled away late to win49-30, the Woolies’ fifth straight Division 2title.

The Rams, seeded second, finished at 19-4and will now watch as Millbury takes onWestern Mass. champ Wahconah in a statesemifinal.

Northbridge went 0-3 vs. the Woolies thisseason and 19-1 against everyone else.

“It’s crazy, isn’t it?” said Millbury coachSteve Reno of all the district titles. “Somedaywe’ll sit down and say ‘jeez, we did it five yearsin a row.’ It’s been a ridiculous run.”

Northbridge coach Al Ratcliffe still spoke ofhis team’s season as a success saying, “We justcouldn’t get past that one team. They walkaway feeling like failures when they’re win-ners. Every other team in the division wantsto be where we are right now.”

The Woolies began the game on an 8-2 rununtil Rams senior Cortney Rosenlund hit twoconsecutive 3-pointers, bringing the game to 8-8 at the end of the first quarter.

Rosenlund scored all 8 points in the frameand added another trey (after senior SarahPhelan hit a free throw) to give Northbridge a12-8 lead.

But that would be the final Rams lead, as theWoolies ended the half on a 13-0 run to lead 21-12 at halftime.

“After the first quarter [was] tied this wasperfect,” said Ratcliffe. “It’s where we wantedto be, but it didn’t turn out that way.”

Northbridge began forcing shots from theoutside, and aside from Rosenlund (13 points)scoring early, they only hit two more 3-point-ers after halftime.

“We just didn’t hit a shot,” said Ratcliffe. “Idon’t want to settle for [3-pointers], we want to

get it in and out, but they do a great job ofdenying the two big girls [Phelan and seniorRachel Clasby]. We settled for [3-pointers] toomuch too quickly. After that we had no choiceand we had to go for it in the second half, espe-cially in the fourth quarter, and we had to letit fly.”

Millbury sophomore Molly McCausland hittwo 3-pointers in the second quarter, whilesenior Sydney Bloomstein added two moreinside buckets.

Bloomstein continued with her hot hand inthe third quarter, as she scored 8 more pointsin the frame. Senior Julie Frankian, who hadjust 3 points at halftime, lit it up for 11 more inthe third, and the Woolies led 40-22 with just aquarter to play.

Earlier in the third quarter Northbridgesenior Katie Pryor scored five straight pointsfor her team, cutting into the lead at 31-20, butMillbury went on an 18-10 run from that pointon to keep the lead in double digits the rest ofthe way.

Frankian finished with 21 points and 8rebounds, while Bloomstein added 18 pointsand 8 rebounds. The duo combined to score allof the Woolies’ 28 second-half points.

“Syd always had that potential,” said Renoof Bloomstein’s scoring abilities. In gamesshe’d do it in flashes. Being a senior, luckily itclicked in time.

“That’s a big difference thanhaving just a one punch,” Renoadded of the one-two punchFrankian and Bloomstein canproduce.

Northbridge had the sizeadvantage – Clasby is 6-foot-1,Phelan 6-feet – but the Ramsweren’t able to capitalize on theopportunity. Clasby had 3 pointsand 8 rebounds, while Phelanadded 6 points and 7 rebounds.

“I was concerned with theirsize and rebounding and Ithought my inside kids did great,Reno said of the much shorterPayton Bruegger, Meg Crain (10rebounds), Breanna Winberg,and Jill Perkins. “They’re inthere in the trenches.”

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Northbridge’s Sarah Phelan attempts a first half free throw.

Katie Pryor of Northbridge launches a 3-pointer.

Northbridge’s Cortney Rosenlundpulls up her dribble while theMillbury defense watches on.


FITCHBURG — The Whitinsville Christianboys’ basketball team almost always has aheight advantage over its opponent, and forthe second seeded Crusaders’ Central Mass.Division 3 district championship game withNo. 1 Quaboag on March 12 at Fitchburg State,it was the case again.

Whitinsville Christian used their height inthe early going, feeding the ball inside to 6-foot-9 senior center Hans Miersma, and thebig man scored 12 of his 16 points in the firstquarter to give the Crusaders an early lead inwhich they never relinquished.

Whitinsville Christian (23-2) defeated theCougars 57-39, winning their second consecu-tive Division 3 title. The Crusaders will nextplay Western Mass. champ Lenox in a statesemifinal.

Quaboag finished its stellar season at 22-4.“We knew we had the huge advantage down

low,” said Miersma. “I’m like eight inchestaller than anyone else on their team. In thefirst half I got some good looks in the post.”

Miersma was guarded by 6-foot-1 seniorsIniobong Udofia and David Morin.

“Miersma was tough to handle,” saidQuaboag coach Chris Reilly. “Six-foot-9 is 6-foot-9. He was hitting 8-, 10-foot hook shots,turnarounds, everything.”

The Crusaders were hot early, scoring thegame’s first 13 points and leading 15-4 after thefirst quarter.

“That first six minutes I don’t think theyscored,” said sophomore Colin Richey, whoscored 13 points. “That really set the tone forthe game. It was hard for them to get back intoit.”

“We came out with emotion,” saidWhitinsville Christian coach Jeffrey Bajema.“I thought our defense was terrific.”

The Crusaders won the scoring in the sec-ond quarter, 16-15, and led at halftime, 31-19.

Senior Taylor Bajema had 9 of his 20 pointsin the second quarter for WhitinsvilleChristian, but Quaboag countered with five 3-pointers to stay within fighting distance at thebreak.

The Cougars then cut the deficit to nine

points, 36-25, when Thomas Jankins (13points) buried a third quarter 3-pointer.

Quaboag eighth grader Jake Wisniewski (13points) then took it to the lane to start thefourth quarter, with Miersma defending, andhit a runner while drawing a foul. After fin-ishing the and-one with a free throw, theCougars were down just seven points, 42-35.

That would be the closest Quaboag wouldget, though, as the Crusaders finished thegame on a 15-4 run. Taylor Bajema scored 6points in the frame, Richey added 5 more, andWhitinsville Christian shortly after celebrat-ed another Central Mass. title.

Quaboag was without leading scorer RyanPlante, a senior, when he hurt his shin in prac-tice the day before the game.

“I was supposed to cover him,” said Richey.“I was looking forward to the opportunitybecause he’s a tough player. He’s one of thegrittiest kids I’ve seen play high school bas-ketball, no doubt.”

But theCrusaders willtake the titleregardless, andMiersma wantsmore after lastyear’s thrilling78-76 doubleovertime loss toNew Leadershipin the statesemifinal.

“It was prettycool to playthere last year,but we want toplay there twicethis year,” saidMiersma, citingboth the statesemifinal andfinal.

Coach Bajema knows his team can accom-plish anything on the basketball court saying,“It’s like a family. I’ve never coached 14 guyslike this where they’re all on the same page.”


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SPORTSCrusaders crush Cougars in district championship game

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The Whitinsville Christian basketball team poses with the Central Mass. Division 3 district championshiptrophy after beating Quaboag in the finals, 57-39. The Crusaders are holding two fingers up, signifying theirback-to-back championships. Last season WC defeated Maynard for the D3 title.

Whitinsville Christian’s Taylor Bajema floats up andin for two points.

Whitinsville Christian’s Hans Miersma, right, winsthe game-opening jump ball with Quaboag’s IniobongUdofia.

Monday, Feb. 28Division 1 Boys First Round(6) Shepherd Hill 79, (11) Marlborough 77Division 2 Boys First Round(8) Oxford 77, (9) Bartlett 60Division 3 Boys Preliminary Round(14) Ayer 73, (19) Southbridge 69Division 3 Girls Preliminary Round(16) North Brookfield 51, (17) Abby Kelley 24(19) Uxbridge 59, (14) Parker Charter 50

Tuesday, March 1Division 2 Girls First Round(6) Auburn 35, (11) Oxford 27(7) St. Bernard’s 50, (10) Bartlett 34Division 3 Girls First Round(8) Quaboag 35, (9) Ayer 23(4) Assabet 50, (13) Douglas 37

Wednesday, March 2Division 2 Boys Quarterfinal(8) Oxford 52, (1) Uxbridge 43Division 3 Boys First Round(1) Quaboag 69, (16) Murdock 27(2) Whitinsville Christian 65, (15) SouthLancaster Academy 28(10) Douglas 64, (7) Littleton 56

Thursday, March 3Division 1 Boys Quarterfinal(3) North Middlesex 83, (6) Shepherd Hill 59(4) Worcester South 68, (5) Tantasqua 55Division 2 Boys Quarterfinal(3) Northbridge 59, (6) Groton-Dunstable 51Division 3 Girls First Round(3) Sutton 69, (19) Uxbridge 37

Friday, March 4Division 3 Boys Quarterfinal(1) Quaboag 50, (8) Sutton 33

(2) Whitinsville Christian 65, (10) Douglas 40Division 1 Girls Quarterfinal(5) Holy Name 61, (4) Tantasqua 32Division 2 Girls Quarterfinal(2) Northbridge 50, (7) St. Bernard’s 45(6) Auburn 58, (3) Groton-Dunstable 45

Saturday, March 5Division 3 Girls Quarterfinal(8) Quaboag 45, (1) Hopedale 35

Sunday, March 6Division 2 Boys Semifinal(3) Northbridge 58, (7) Nipmuc 54(8) Oxford 60, (5) St. Bernard’s 59

Monday, March 7Division 3 Boys Semifinal(1) Quaboag 50, (5) Main South 43(2) Whitinsville Christian 87, (3) Keefe Tech38

Wednesday, March 9Division 2 Girls Semifinal(2) Northbridge 46, (6) Auburn 25

Thursday, March 10Division 3 Girls Semifinal(8) Quaboag 40, (5) West Boylston 37

Saturday, March 12Division 2 Boys Final(3) Northbridge 67, (8) Oxford 53Division 3 Boys Final (2) Whitinsville Christian 57, (1) Quaboag 39Division 2 Girls Final(1) Millbury 49, (2) Northbridge 30Division 3 Girls Final(3) Sutton 30, (8) Quaboag 27

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UXBRIDGE — In celebration of Earth Day,the Blackstone River Watershed Associationis sponsoring a river shoreline cleanup onSaturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am to noon.

The cleanup will take place in conjunctionwith Massachusetts Department ofConservation and Recreation, Park Serve Dayand Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. Clean andGreen Day.

Have fun outdoors while protecting yourlocal resources. Join an important venture tocleanup the trash along local riverbanks andmake for a cleaner, healthier and more beau-tiful resource. You can make a difference byvolunteering just a couple hours of your time.This project also meets community servicerequirements for many organizations.

Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center inUxbridge, at noon for pizza, provided by theBlackstone River Watershed Association.Environmental displays, children’s activitiesand many free giveaways will begin at noonand continue until 2 p.m.

The Blackstone River WatershedAssociation is dedicated to restoring, enhanc-ing and preserving the Blackstone River andits watershed. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. isan agency based in Whitinsville, aimed atimproving the lives of persons with psychi-atric or developmental disabilities.

For more information or to register for thecleanup, call the BRWA office at (508) 278-5200or e-mail at [email protected]. One need notattend the cleanup to view the displays, par-ticipate in activities or be eligible for the give-aways.

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SATURDAY March 19

UXBRIDGE —There will be a rabies clinicfor dogs, cats and ferrets from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at the VCA Blackstone ValleyVeterinary Hospital, 615 Douglas St.,Uxbridge. Rabies shots will be $10,microchips are available for $20 and heart-worm tests will be $15. The clinic is open forresidents of Uxbridge, Mendon andDouglas. It is sponsored in cooperation withRegional Animal Control. Please bring yourcurrent rabies certificate to get a three-year shot. If there are any questions, pleasecall (508) 278-6581.

WEDNESDAY March 23

NORTHBRIDGE — The GFWC WhitinsvilleWoman’s Club will hold its annual springluncheon (in support of its scholarship pro-gram) at the Presbyterian Church onCottage Street in Whitinsville. There will bedoor prizes beginning at 11:30 a.m. to be fol-lowed by the luncheon at noon. The price ofthe luncheon is $15. We will be sellingfrozen pies and baked pies for $3.25 each.Orders for the frozen pies must be orderedby March 17 and picked up on Tuesday,March 22 at 1 p.m. in the lower hall of thechurch. Baked pies will be available afterthe luncheon on March 23. Make reserva-tions for luncheon or pies to SuzanneSantoto (508) 234-5456 or Kathy Lyons (508)234-6224 by March 17.DOUGLAS — The Douglas Preschool andElementary School PTO will host aScholastic Book Fair at the DouglasMunicipal Center Gymnasium, 29 DepotStreet, Douglas, on March 23 and 24, from10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Families, teachers, andthe community are invited to step right upand enjoy the spectacle of the Book FairCarnival. The Book Fair will offer speciallypriced books and educational products,including new releases, award-winningtitles, children’s classics, interactive soft-ware, and current best-sellers (for childrenand adults) from more than 100 publishers.In addition to shopping, Book Fair patronswill enjoy entertainment, an art show fea-turing the work of our preschool students,and a complimentary contest. We will alsohold a raffle of a variety of items donatedby professional sports teams, family enter-tainment facilities, zoos, museums, andlocal businesses. Buy your tickets at theFair; winners will be contacted on or afterMarch 25, 2011. The PTO will present Flippothe Juggling Magician on Wednesday,March 23, at 6 p.m. The show area is locatedin the gym with the fair, and parents arewelcome to shop as their children enjoy the45-minute presentation. On Thursday,March 24, we will screen family movies inthe gym throughout the afternoon, featur-ing Disney’s classic Dumbo at 6 p.m. JohnCampbell, principal of the DouglasElementary School, will share a story ortwo at 5:30 p.m.DOUGLAS — Registered Democrats inDouglas will hold a caucus at the MunicipalCenter at 29 Depot St. in Douglas onWednesday, March 23, 2011, at 7 p.m. in theResource Room to place candidates on theballot for the town’s election on Tuesday,May 10, 2011. The caucus is open to all reg-istered Democrats in Douglas, and theDemocratic Town Committee welcomes allparticipants. Positions open for the electionare: Selectman, School Committee,Assessor, Moses Wallis Devise, LibraryTrustee, Cemetery Commission,Water/Sewer Commission, RecreationCommission (2), Planning Board andHousing Authority. Any Democrats inter-ested in running should contact town com-mittee chair Lisa Mosczynski at 508-341-4876.

THURSDAY March 24

DOUGLAS — The town of DouglasRepublican Caucus will be held at 7 p.m. inthe Municipal Center to select candidatesfor elective office. All Douglas Republicansinterested in the local election process arewelcome and encouraged to attend. Call(508) 476-7066 for more information.

FRIDAYMarch 25

DOUGLAS — Dog Orphans Inc. is pleasedto announce their Wine and ChocolateTasting to be held on Friday, March 25, 2011at Century Discount Liquors, 1 Buxton St.,Route 146A in Uxbridge, from 5:30 to 8:30p.m. This event is being sponsored byGibson Kennels, a boarding, grooming,training and daycare facility located inGrafton, MA (www.gibsonkennels.com).While you enjoy sampling delicious winesfrom around the world, delight your paletteby tasting some of the fine chocolates pre-pared especially for this evening. Over 50wines will be offered at discount prices dur-ing this event. Tickets are $15each and areavailable at Century Discount Liquors or bycontacting Dog Orphans Inc. Every ticketpurchased will be entered into a drawingfor a chance to win $100 in lottery tickets.For more information, please contact DogOrphans Inc. at 508-476-1855 or log onto ourwebsite at www.dogorphans.com.WHITINSVILLE — The Calvin CollegeGospel Choir of Grand Rapids, Mich., willpresent a free concert on Friday, March 25,at 7:30 p.m. at Fairlawn ChristianReformed Church, 305 Goldthwaite Road,Whitinsville. Come hear this fabulousgroup, under the direction of Dr. Charsie

Sawyer, perform gospel music with excel-lence, energy and passion.

SATURDAY March 26

DOUGLAS — The Peoples’ Pantry, locatedat the Second Congregational Church ofDouglas, will host a free Prom DressGiveaway Evening from 5-7 p.m. There willbe prom dresses of all sizes and colors avail-able at no cost. Dressing rooms will be avail-able. Light refreshments will be served.For more information or to donate dresses,please contact Brenda Roy at (508) 476-1880.WHITINSVILLE — OP GRAD 2011 will holda Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, March 26 atthe Knights of Columbus Hall on PrescottRoad, Whitinsville. The meal includespasta, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert anddrinks. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are$10 for adults, $7.50 for Seniors and childrenunder 12 with a maximum of $40 per family.Tickets will be available at the door or inadvance by calling Cindy Donati at 508-234-5606.NORTHBRIDGE — There will be a TackSale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AmericanLegion, 198 Church Avenue, Northbridge,hosted by Bay State Trail RidersAssociation. Looking for stable supplies,blankets, saddle pads, halters,saddles, bridles, bits, blankets and lots ofother goodies? Then put this date on yourcalendar! Interested in renting a table tosell your stable/horse items? Please contactBecky at 508-476-3960

WEDNESDAY March 30

NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone ValleyHeritage Quilters will meet at 6:30 p.m. St.Patrick’s Church, 1 Cross St., Whitinsville.The 6:30 p.m. social time will be followed bya 7-9 p.m. meeting. This month’s meetingwill be a special one featuring an auction ofnew and gently used items related to thequilting addiction! Members of other guildsare welcome to attend this event that alwaysproves to be both profitable and entertain-ing for all comers. The guild’s normalactivities include guest speakers, teachingworkshops, fabric and quilt raffles, block-of-the-month, sharing patterns and know-how,show and tell, community service projectsand lots of laughs and sweets. Annual duesare $20. First-time visitors are free.

THURSDAY March 31

REGION — The Young at Heart group ofFaith Fellowship Church will be taking abus trip to tour the Mark Twain House inHartford, Conn. This is the 100th anniver-sary of Mark Twain’s death and also the125th anniversary of the publication of“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” soit’s a good time to explore the home of oneof America’s most famous authors. Thelunch will be at Vito’s by the Park near thefamous Busnell Park. The cost is $57. Thebus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from FaithFellowship Church, 647 Douglas St.,Uxbridge. Call Sue at (508) 476-3438 formore information.

SATURDAYApril 2

SUTTON — On Saturday April 2, 2011,alumni, teachers, students, and friends ofthe Sutton Schools are invited to pay theirrespects to the high school and the middleschool (elementary school for some) beforethey are razed for new construction. Theevening will start with tours at 6:30 p.m.The band Valvatross will provide entertain-ment at 7 p.m. in the old gym. Come andenjoy a low key relaxing evening, listen tomusic, bring some memorabilia, and maybemeet some old friends. Light refreshmentwill be offered and orders for mementoswill be taken. The evening is free but dona-tions to cover costs will be accepted. Formore information, call 508-865-0198.

SUNDAYApril 3

UXBRIDGE —The Blackstone ValleyCommunity Chorus will perform a Concertof Hope ?& Inspiration on April 3, 2011. Theconcert is at 3 p.m. at St Mary’s ?Church, 77Mendon Street (Rt. 16) in Uxbridge. There isa $5 general ?admission at the door. Thechorus has prepared a program of uplifting?and joyful music to share with concertgo-ers. There will be ?complimentary refresh-ments at intermission and a large raffletable ?with donations from local businesses,artisans, and chorus members. ??At theconcert, the BVCC will collect food items tobe donated to ?local food pantries. TheBVCC is a ?501c3 not-for-profit organizationsupported in part by grants from ?DouglasOktoberfest and the Local CulturalCouncils of Millville and ?Douglas. Formore information about the chorus, includ-ing how to ?join, visit us at http://www.bvc-chorus.org.

REGION — The Blackstone ValleyChamber of Commerce TourismAssociation is hosting an “All You Can EatBreakfast” at the Asa Waters Mansion onSunday, April 3, 2011 from 8 to 11 a.m. Thisevent is open to the public, with a full menuincluding pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon,breakfast pastries, coffee, orange juice, andmore. Proceeds benefit the TourismAssociation and the Friends of the AsaWaters Mansion. Enjoy breakfast, take achance on raffle baskets, and visit theMansion Gift Shoppe offering new items forspring.Tickets are $6 per person and may bepurchased in advance by contacting Marciaat the Chamber of Commerce 508-962-9860(email [email protected] ), orthe Mansion at 508-865-0855 (email [email protected] ). Tickets may also bepurchased at the door.

SATURDAYApril 9

MILLBURY — The First CongregationalChurch at 148 West Main St. is sponsoring aflea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. onSaturday, April 9. Anyone wishing toreserve a table space in the church vestryshould call Jeri Stead (508) 865-5371 or SueWitter (508) 832-4234. The $20 inside areaconsists of a large supper table plus a cardtable. An outside reservation is $10 andthose chancing the weather need to providetheir own table. There will be breakfastand lunch available, a Bakery Shop, and theChurch Flea Market Table.UXBRIDGE — The Deborah WheelockChapter, DAR, Simeon Wheelock House,North Main Street, Uxbridge will host aguest speaker from 10 a.m. to noon. Speakeron Antique Silver: Dennis Knight,Collector & Trader, Owner of “OldFriends.” Bring a piece or two to be shownand shared. Public welcome.Refreshments served.

TUESDAYApril 19

SUTTON — The third annual SuttonGarden Club Victorian Tea Party will beheld from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Dudley GendronLegion Post, 156 Boston Road. Be sure towear your favorite hat. $12 for Garden Clubmembers; $15 for non-members. To pur-chase tickets, make your check payable tothe Sutton Garden Club and send to JanetWhittier, 693 Central Turnpike, Sutton, MA01590. Seating is limited. Order tickets early.Proceeds will benefit local projects andscholarships.

FRIDAYApril 22

UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge FireAssociation will be holding their annualflower sale for Mother’s Day from 3 to 7 p.m.Friday, April 22 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, April 23 in the Municipal Parking

Lot at the Saver’s Bank on North Main St.,in Uxbridge. For further information, or ifyou have any questions, please contactCaptain Melissa Blodgett at the UxbridgeFire Department, 508-278-2787.

UPCOMINGNORTHBRIDGE — TOPS Club (Take OffPounds Sensibly) has a chapter that meetsweekly. The Whitinsville chapter meetsevery week on Tuesday nights. Weigh-insstart at 6:30 p.m. Meetings start at 7 p.m. atthe St Camillus Health Center located at 447 Hill St. in the physical therapy room Visitors are always welcome (preteens,teens, and adults, male and female). Firstmeeting is free. TOPS Club, Inc. is an afford-able, nonprofit, weight-loss support andwellness education organization with thou-sands of associate chapters in the UnitedStates and Canada. Members learn aboutnutrition, portion control, food planning,exercise, motivation, and more at weeklymeetings. For details, call Diane Trayah at(978) 657-6103, visit www.tops.org to getother chapter locations or call TOPSHeadquarters at 800-932-8677.

NORTHBRIDGE — Saint Peter’s Parish, 39Church Ave., Rockdale, will host a LifeTeenMass at 5 p.m. on Sundays. This Mass isgeared to teens, but everyone is invited andencouraged to join us! LifeNight will followin the parish center for our high schoolteens. If you have any questions feel free tocall the office at (508) 234-6355 or [email protected].• EDGE nights continue at Saint Peter’sParish for middle school youth grades 6-8,6:30 to 8 p.m. in the parish center. Feel freeto bring a friend.

MILLBURY — Parent Support Group inMillbury sponsored by PPAL. Please join usfor our free and confidential parent supportgroup on the second (workshop) and fourth(sharing) Friday of the month from 10:30a.m. to noon at the Millbury Public Library.Contact PPAL at (508) 767-9725 for furtherinformation.Parent Professional Advocacy League is astatewide network of parents and profes-sionals and adolescents with emotional,behavioral and mental health needs.

UXBRIDGE — Wondering what to do withall those Girl Scout cookies you purchasedfrom those adorable girls standing outsidein the cold? Uxbridge Supports Our Troopshas an idea for you! Nothing says “thankyou for your service” like a box of GirlScout cookies! Uxbridge Supports OurTroops is looking to ship as many boxes ofGirl Scout cookies possible to troops cur-rently serving overseas. The group has beendoing this for a number of years now andthe response from the troops has been unbe-lievable. This is their most favorite packageto open, share, and enjoy! We hope you’lljoin us in this effort to send hundreds ofboxes of cookies to the troops. What a greatway to thank these brave men and women.Any unopened boxes of Girl Scout cookiescan be brought to the Uxbridge Town Hallbetween now and March 31. The cookieswill then be shipped overseas for our troopsto enjoy. The committee will gladly mailalong any personal notes you wish to writeto the troops. Just attach the note to a box ofGirl Scout cookies and swing it by the TownHall. If you have questions, or if you havesomeone in the military you’d like to add toUSOT’s mailing list, please call Diane at(508) 278-5131 or Linda at (508) 278-9425, visitus on the web at www.uxbridgesupport-sourtroops.com or on Facebook!

NORTHBRIDGE — The Alpha introductorycourse to Christianity began Sunday, Jan.23 from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the PleasantStreet Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville.The course is for people interested in find-ing out what Christianity is all about andfor asking any and every question aboutGod, the Bible or any aspect of theChristian faith. Each Alpha session beginswith a free supper, followed by a video talkand small group discussion time. The pro-gram continues for 11 weeks.The non-denominational Alpha program isfor adults of all ages, and all are welcome.For more information or to register, pleasecontact Judy in the church office at (508)234-5268 or via e-mail at [email protected], orvisit www.pscrc.org.

UXBRIDGE — NBC’s popular primetimeprogram “Who Do You Think You Are?”and the continuing advertising by theshow’s sponsor, Ancestry.com, have awak-ened in many people an interest in genealo-gy and family history. The new interest ingenealogy and family history sparked bythe program is prompting many people inthe towns of the Blackstone Valley to gothrough their shoe boxes of family papersand old photo albums in search of their ownroots. Assistance is freely available at work-shops held every other Saturday from 10a.m. to noon at the Uxbridge Free PublicLibrary, led by Mike Potaski.These workshops provide knowledgeresources and guidance to assist partici-pants in acquiring the knowledge and skillsto conduct their own research. Individualsand families are the product of a myriad ofsocial, economic, and political factors thatinfluence the decisions of previous genera-tions. Participants in the workshops willseek to answer the “Who, What, When, andWhere” questions that will illuminate theirfamily stories. For more information or tosign up, call the library at (508) 278-8624 orjust drop in! Whether you are a novice ormore experienced researcher, newcomers

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UPTON – Blackstone Valley Tech’s innova-tive approach to career counseling affords stu-dents the maximum benefit for their future andis yielding results.

Because of the highly positive and tangibleresults taking place at Valley Tech, the successof the career guidance curriculum was recent-ly featured in the Southern Regional EducationBoard’s newest publication Skills for aLifetime: Teaching Students the Habits ofSuccess written by Gene Bottoms and IonePhillips.

Valley Tech implemented numerous schoolimprovement initiatives in 1995 and remark-able changes have occurred since. Combinedwith the successful efforts to increase studentachievement and proficiency on MCAS results,significant modifications were made to theroles and expectations of school counselors,which led to the school serving as a model forits career guidance curriculum.

Strategies for helping students changed,allowing for integration of the habits of suc-cess into the curriculum with an across thecurriculum approach to career counseling thatis a part of each student’s program of studythroughout their four years of study.

The career counseling curriculum at ValleyTech involves an outreach approach to coun-seling as opposed to the traditional method ofone-on-one counseling. It begins by assistingstudents in choosing a career technical courseof study during their freshmen year.

Throughout the student’s high school career30 Employability Skills courses are attendedper year in each grade taught by school coun-selors for a total of 120 lessons across fourgrades. This approach also allows counselors achance to know each student individually,which can help identify at-risk students earlier.Topics of study include employability skillsnecessary for success like organization, timemanagement, study skills, positive relation-ships with peers and adults, goal-setting andexposure to career and college resources.

The results speak for themselves.The goal was for every student to pass the

MCAS and that goal has been realized everyyear since 2004. The program prides itself on agoal of 100% placement for students after highschool in post-secondary study, employmentand military service.

College-going rates are at an all time highand rise annually. Nearly every Valley Tech stu-dent leaves the school with a solid plan for thefuture.

“Our staff work diligently to equip each stu-dent who passes through our doors with theeducation and skill necessary to succeed in the21st Century workforce,” statedSuperintendent-Director Dr. MichaelFitzpatrick. “The across the curriculumapproach to counseling, along with the supportof administration, teaching staff and coun-selors have proven extremely successful andwe continually adjust methods to provide themaximum benefit to our students.”

Blackstone Valley Regional VocationalTechnical High School serves the towns ofBellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton,Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville,Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge.Located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley,Blackstone Valley Tech works toward enhanc-ing the economic, social, and historic strengthsof the region by providing integrated academ-ic and vocational technical skills, empoweringstudents to achieve world-class educationalexcellence, diverse career opportunities, andindividual success in an ever-changing globalsociety all in a safe learning environment. Theschool’s website is www.valleytech.k12.ma.us.

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Center is now accepting preschool applicationsfrom Douglas residents for the 2011-2012 schoolyear. Applications are available on the DouglasPublic Schools website or by calling theDouglas Early Childhood Center at 508-476-4034. Children must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2011.Deadline for applications is April 1, 2011.

Blackstone Valley Chamber ofCommerce Tourism Association’snew leaders and upcoming events

With plans in full swing for another excitingyear of family-friendly events, the BlackstoneValley Chamber of Commerce TourismAssociation is pleased to announce its 2011board of officers.

The newly elected officers are co-ChairmenTom Bellacqua and Holly Gallerani, ViceChairman Sandy Quadros Bowles, andTreasurer John Stephens.

Under their leadership, the association willcontinue its efforts to support the tourismopportunities in the Blackstone Valley in con-junction with the Blackstone Valley Chamberof Commerce. The association serves the 11towns of the Blackstone Valley — Blackstone,Uxbridge, Millville, Northbridge, Mendon,Hopedale, Sutton, Millbury, Grafton, Upton andDouglas.

The association hosts a range of activitiesthroughout the year to remind Valley residentsabout, and introduce visitors to, the wonderfullocations throughout the beautiful BlackstoneValley.

The signature event is the Blackstone ValleyFall Family Festival and Craft Fair, which drewthousands of people to West End Creamery inNorthbridge last fall to enjoy activities, farmanimal displays and informational boothsabout the Blackstone Valley’s rich agriculturalheritage. Mark your calendars now for thisyear’s event, to be held 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oct. 8.Rain date is Oct. 9, noon to 4 p.m.

The association’s next event is Breakfast atthe Mansion, to be held Sunday, April 3, from 8- 11 a.m. at the beautiful and historic AsaWaters Mansion, 123 Elm St., Millbury.

For a $6 donation, enjoy a delicious breakfastof scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, Danish,coffee, orange juice and other treats. Ticketswill be available at the door. The breakfast issponsored by the Blackstone Valley TourismAssociation and the Friends of the Asa WatersMansion.

Blackstone Valley Tourism association mem-bers may also participate in a rack card pro-gram, which provides literature about Valleyevents and activities in a number of highly vis-ible locations throughout the area.

For more information on all the events of theBlackstone Valley Tourism Association, checkout our Web site at www.blackstoneriverval-ley.com.

Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup

UXBRIDGE — In celebration of Earth Day,the Blackstone River Watershed Association issponsoring a river shoreline cleanup onSaturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am to noon.

The cleanup will take place in conjunctionwith Massachusetts Department ofConservation and Recreation, Park Serve Dayand Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. Clean andGreen Day.

Have fun outdoors while protecting yourlocal resources. Join an important venture tocleanup the trash along local riverbanks andmake for a cleaner, healthier and more beauti-ful resource. You can make a difference by vol-

unteering just a couple hours of your time.This project also meets community servicerequirements for many organizations.

Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center inUxbridge, at noon for pizza, provided by theBlackstone River Watershed Association.Environmental displays, children’s activitiesand many free giveaways will begin at noonand continue until 2 p.m.

The Blackstone River WatershedAssociation is dedicated to restoring, enhanc-ing and preserving the Blackstone River andits watershed. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. isan agency based in Whitinsville, aimed atimproving the lives of persons with psychi-atric or developmental disabilities.

For more information or to register for thecleanup, call the BRWA office at (508) 278-5200or e-mail at [email protected]. One need notattend the cleanup to view the displays, partic-ipate in activities or be eligible for the give-aways.

Volunteers Needed for Hospice Program

MILFORD — The VNA and Hospice ofGreater Milford, a department of MilfordRegional Medical Center, has openings for com-passionate volunteers willing to share theirtime and talents in the hospice program, whichhas been in operation since October 2009.

The hospice program is dedicated to helpingpeople with a terminal illness in comfort anddignity, surrounded by their loved ones. A vitalpart of the program is the commitment of vol-unteers who serve in a variety of roles.

For the patient, a volunteer can provide min-imal hands-on care such as hand massage, lighthousekeeping, or provide companionship, rem-iniscence time, reading, active listening, andemotional support. For the loved ones or care-givers, the visiting volunteer allows brief peri-ods of relief or respite.

Another critical volunteer role is helpingwith the clerical and administrative tasks nec-essary to run a wide-ranging compassionateprogram.

Volunteer applicants will be screened andthen participate in a thorough orientation andtraining program with ongoing support andteam meetings. People interested in this oppor-tunity are encouraged to contact eitherJennifer Fumia or Nancy Durkin at (508) 473-0862 to discuss their application.

The VNA and Hospice of Greater Milfordhas been providing home health services to thetown of Milford and 18 surrounding communi-ties since 1918.

State Sen. Richard T. Moore tohost coffee hours in Uxbridge

BOSTON — On Wednesday, March 23, StateSen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, will be inUxbridge starting his day with “Coffee withConstituents.”

Residents are welcome to visit with the locallawmaker, enjoy a complimentary cup of cof-fee, and take the opportunity to discuss currentissues and concerns.

“Coffee with Constituents,” will be held atMom’s Restaurant, 307 N. Main Street, from 7 –9 a.m. Customers who arrive in this timeframewill receive a free cup of coffee, courtesy of thesenator.

Moore routinely visits area breakfast spotswithin the Worcester and Norfolk Districtthroughout the year, and combines these withhis regular constituent service office hours toconnect with residents about the issues of theday.

Constituents requiring immediate assis-tance should contact Sen. Moore’s office at (617)722-1420 or log onto his web site at www.sena-tormoore.com/services.

Valley Tech Superintendent’sDinner: a popular fundraiser

UPTON — On a daily basis, the students ofBlackstone Valley Regional VocationalTechnical High School work to refine andstrengthen sophisticated 21st Century skillsand talents.

Each year the system highlights the efforts ofseveral vocational technical programs, in par-ticular Culinary Arts and Painting and DesignTechnologies, by hosting the Superintendent’sDinner.

This year is no exception.The 17th annual dinner at Valley Tech, a

highly successful fundraiser, will be held onThursday, April 7. The evening commenceswith an elaborate reception at 5 p.m., followedby an extravagant dinner at 6 p.m. All bever-ages are served by volunteer alumni and staff.

Tickets to this popular event are sold out. Tobe placed on the waiting list, call DianaPedersen at (508) 529-7758, ext, 3033 or via e-mailat [email protected].

Contributions are tax deductible. The seven-course gourmet dinner and reception is oneavenue the system uses to generate financialsupport for a variety of initiatives and pro-grams to benefit student learning and addi-tional educational experiences.

“A great number of our students, staff andalumni devote a tremendous amount of timetoward making this event a success,” said ChefMatt Williams, Culinary Arts Team Leader.“Planning and preparing everything associat-ed with a seven-course gourmet dinner in arelaxed, fine-dining atmosphere is a challenge,but the students raise the bar every year.”

The theme for this year’s special evening is ATaste of New England. The menu includesdelectable dishes featuring local flavors such asCape Cod cranberries and Vermont cheddarcheese. Students from the Painting and Designprogram, with the help of other programs suchas Carpentry, will transform the school cafete-ria into a warm and inviting environment.

This year’s Culinary Arts Executive Boardincludes, General Manager Andrew Paulin,executive chefs Richard Leclaire and DougOstroskey, banquet managers Andy Kamfonikand Aimee Meomartino, emcee Tim Hayes,Beverage Manager Meghan Macchi, decora-tions managers Andrew Lavin and RachelSmith, breads and desserts managers LauraFitzpatrick and Dennon Audette, gardemangers Nate Hannan and Ryan Moore, pho-tographer and blogger Chris Funes, and souschefs Liam MacLeod and Hannah Greene.

“The dependable, long-term support of theValley Tech community is extremely appreci-ated, especially in what are difficult economictimes for a great many people in theCommonwealth,” Superintendent-Director Dr.Michael Fitzpatrick said. “Our students andstaff make this an evening reflecting theresults of quality vocational technical educa-tion while raising matching Fiscal ’12 budgetfunds for our stakeholders.”

New this year — Stay up to date on this eventby following the official Superintendent’sDinner blog at bvtdinner.blogspot.com.

Blackstone Valley Regional VocationalTechnical High School serves the towns ofBellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton,Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville,Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge.Located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley,Blackstone Valley Tech works toward enhanc-ing the economic, social, and historic strengthsof the region by providing integrated academ-ic and vocational technical skills, empoweringstudents to achieve world-class educationalexcellence, diverse career opportunities, andindividual success in an ever-changing globalsociety all in a safe learning environment. Theschool’s website is www.valleytech.k12.ma.us.

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WEBSTER – 48 Lake Parkway!Immaculate 5Rm Ranch w/Hardwood

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Windows, Furnace, Clapboard, Trex Deck!Coi Pond! 12x19 Shed! Garage! Commuter

Location! $234,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE! MiddlePond/Western Expo = Spectacular

Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "WawelaPark"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living!

Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced!Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing

Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $359,900.00

DUDLEY – 1 Eric Way! Perryville

Estates! 8 Rm 2,300’ Custom Colonial

Set On 1.61 Acres! Center Island

Kitchen! Formal Din w/Hrdwds! 14X24

Family Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5

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DUDLEY – 28 Healy Rd! NicholsCollege Near! 7 Rm Country Cape! 4.1Acres! Marble Counters, Jen-Air Gas

Range! Frplcd Fam Rm! French Doorsto Deck w/Panoramic Vistas! PeggedHrdwd Flrs! 3 Bdrms! Frplcd Master,

Master Bath! 3 Baths! Garages!$334,900.00

WEBSTER – 12 Elaine St! 7 RmBuilder's Custom Ranch! Frplcd Liv Rmw/Hrdwds! Cabinet Kit w/Breakfast Bar!

Din Area w/Picture Window! 3 Bdrmsw/Hrdwds & Dble Closets! Split Flr Plan

- 2 Bdrms at One End, 1 at the OtherEnd! Garage! Freshly Painted Int!

$169,900.00

SOUTHBRIDGE – 452 High St! 8 Rm29x53' Georgian Split! Area of Fine

Homes! Maple Cabinets! Applianced!French Drs to Deck! Frml Din Rm! HugeLiv Rm! Spac Foyer! 4 Bdrms! Mstr Bath!2.5 Remodeled Baths! LL w/Frplcd Fam

Rm! Newly Sided! 2 Car Gar! 1/2 ACCorner Lot! $219,900.00

WEBSTER – 2 Klebart Ave! “2005”

6 Rm 50’ Split Entry! 13x20’ Applianced

Kit! Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Floor! 3 Bdrms!

Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 14x24’

Family Rm! 2Z Oil! Deck! Corner Lot!

Exit 1 – 395 Easy Access!

$239,900.00

DUDLEY – 2 Fairview Ave! 58’Updated 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced

Granite Kit! 15X19’ Liv Rm! 4 First FlrBdrms! Gleaming Hrdwds!

Fully Finished Lower Level! 2 Baths,Whirlpool! New Windows! Half Acre!

Motivated Seller! $216,900.00

WEBSTER – 127 Douglas Rd! 7+ RmSplit! 1.31 Acre! 2 Car Under, 2 Car

Detached w/Loft! Frplcd Liv Rmw/Skylights! Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Full

Bath w/Jacuzzi Tub & Shower! 3 Bdrms!Lower Level Fam Rm or Master Suite

w/Walk-in Closet & Half Bath!$249,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE – 228 KilldeerIsland Rd! Sandy Shores! Level –

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w/Bath! 3 Bdrms! 3 Tile Baths! C/Air!Garage! New Roof & Other

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WEBSTER LAKE – 220 KilldeerIsland, 75’ Sandy Beach! FantasticLakefront Home! Cherry Kitchen!

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Wonderful Opportunity to Own this One Level Ranch, on an OversizedCorner Lot!! Great Location.. Near All area Amenities in Shrewsbury!!Features Completely Refinished Hardwood Flooring Throughout! ThisBeautiful Open Floor Plan has been Completely Remodeled Top toBottom! Offers Brand New Fully Applianced Stainless Steel Kitchen, withGranite Counter Tops and New Ceramic Tile Flooring.. Brand New OneLayer Roof..Great Potential with Plenty of Room to Finish LL.! QuickClosing Possible! 64-66 Maple Ave. Call Brenda Flanagan 508-407-5464

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Stunning 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Colonial. This home features afireplaced living room, formal dining, eat in kitchen with stainlesssteel appliances, hardwoods floors, large open entryway, sliders,french doors to deck and an in-ground pool, master suite withwalk in closet, 2 car garage, and professionally landscaped proper-ty. Truly a one of a kind home. No need for a vacation, it's all righthere! 162 Dudley Oxford Rd. Call Laurie Sullivan 508-525-0611

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DUDLEY - $179,900

Charming Colonial with 1st floor familyroom, 2 baths, 3/4 bedrooms on 1/2 acre lotw/ 2 car garage... or can be used as owneroccupied with an accessory unit... view nowmotivated seller! 150 West Main St.Call Dick Casavant

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WEBSTER - NEW LISTING - $164,900

LAND - Call Tony AlfamaOXFORD - 15.2 acres - $695,000

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NORTHBRIDGE — A new divorce recoverysupport group began Jan. 11 at the PleasantStreet Church in Whitinsville. Called “FreshStart: There is Life after Divorce,” this pro-gram is for men and women who are sepa-rated or divorced and living single again.The group offers support, encouragement,friendship and hope. Each meeting includesa topical video followed by small group dis-cussion, refreshments, and social time. Theprogram continues for 12 weeks and is freeand open to all. Meetings are held from 7 to8:30 p.m. Contact the church office at (508)234-5268, e-mail [email protected], or visitwww.pscrc.org for more information and toregister.A complementary program for kids ages 5-12, called DivorceCare for Kids, will be runconcurrently with the adult program.

UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Free PublicLibrary has begun winter hours: Mondays,10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 9a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Fridays and Sundays.

REGION — VNA Care Network & Hospice, anonprofit home health care, hospice andwellness agency, needs volunteers to providepractical and emotional support to terminal-ly ill patients and their families in Douglas,Northbridge, Uxbridge and surroundingcommunities.Volunteers receive training, supervision andsupport. Call Don Eckerson, volunteer coor-dinator, at 888-663-3688, ext. 5632 or [email protected]. For more infor-mation about VNA Care Network & Hospice,visit www.vnacarenetwork.org or call 800-728-1862.

NORTHBRIDGE — All women are invited tojoin Coffee Break, an informal communityBible study for women, on Tuesday morn-ings from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the PleasantStreet Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville.Participants do not have to know anythingabout the Bible to come. The topic will be“Proverbs: Wisdom for Living.” The CoffeeBreak program presents an opportunity forfriendship and fellowship.All women from the community are wel-come. Programs and childcare are providedfor pre-school children. For more informa-tion, call (508) 234-4902 or visitwww.pscrc.org.

REGION — The Adult Children ofAlcoholics 12-step support group meets from7:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at the HopedaleUnitarian Church, 65 Hopedale St. For moreinformation, call Rose at (508) 234-9004.

REGION — Funding continues to be avail-able through the UniBank PharmacyAssistance Project. This project is designedto offset prescription drug costs for eligibleindividuals aged 60 and over living in one ofthe 11 Blackstone Valley towns of Douglas,Uxbridge, Northbridge, Upton, Hopedale,Mendon, Blackstone, Millville, Sutton,Grafton or Millbury. Applicants must alsomeet financial qualifications. There is noapplication deadline, but once funding isdepleted, the project may end.Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profit agencyproviding in-home and community basedservices in 25 towns in south centralMassachusetts.For information about services call Tri-Valley’s free Help-Line at 1-800-286-6640 or gothe Website at www.trivalleyinc.org.

REGION — For veterans struggling finan-cially due to a job loss or decreased income,the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)offers an assortment of programs that canrelieve the costs of healthcare or providecare at no cost.Veterans whose previous income was ruledtoo high for VA healthcare may be able toenter the VA system based upon a hardshipif their current year’s income is projected tofall below federal income thresholds due to ajob loss, separation from service or someother financial setback.Veterans determined eligible due to hard-ship can avoid co-pays applied to higher-

income veterans. Qualifying veterans maybe eligible for enrollment and receive healthcare at no cost.Also eligible for no-cost VA care are most vet-erans who recently returned from a combatzone. They are entitled to five years of freeVA care. The five-year “clock” begins withtheir discharge from the military, not theirdeparture from the combat zone.Each VA medical center across the countryhas an enrollment coordinator available toprovide veterans information about theseprograms.Veterans may also contact VA’s HealthBenefits Service Center at 1-877-222 VETS(8387) or visit the VA health eligibilityWebsite at www.va.gov/healtheligibility.

HOPEDALE — A new Alzheimer’sCaregiver’s Support Group meets from 9:30to 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of eachmonth at Sacred Heart Church on HopedaleStreet. For more information, call CeceliaBoatman at (508) 473-9600.

NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone ValleyFree Medical Program, dedicated to thememory of Dr. Robert Bajema, is held from 6-8 p.m. on the second Monday of the month atNorthbridge High School, 427 Linwood Ave.This is a project of the NorthbridgeAssociation of Churches.This program is for the uninsured. Noappointments needed.General comprehensive services and refer-rals include general physicals, pap smears,

mammograms, labtesting resource,acute illness care,counseling, medica-tions, specialist refer-ral, chronic illnesscare. Also, referralfor financial aid andprayer support from12 churches is avail-able. For more infor-mation, call (508) 334-9300.

REGION — Co-Dependents Anonymous is a12-Step Fellowship of men and women whosecommon purpose is recovery from codepen-dence and the development and maintenanceof healthy relationships. The group meets at7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Trinity LutheranChurch, Lancaster Street, Worcester. Formore information, call Rose at (508) 234-9004.

REGION — The Salvation Army is here tohelp serve emergency needs in theBlackstone Valley. Services include assis-tance with food, clothing, utility paymentsand heating needs. To find out how we canhelp with your emergency needs, contactDeb at Salvation Army services at (508) 342-7122. Leave your name and telephone num-ber and your call will be returned.

NORTHBRIDGE — Volunteers are needed tohelp adult learners improve their English aspart of the ESL and ELL programs at the

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Southbridge: WHAT ADEAL! Owner Occupied 3family! TWO 5 room 3bedroom units & One 4room 2 bedroom unit.Vinyl sided. Replacementwindows. Updated backporches. Long term ten-

ants on 2nd & 3rd floor. 3 car garage. OPPORTUNITYKNOCKS! All offers considered. Short Sale! $119,900.

Southbridge: BeautifulColonial with farmer’sporch! 7 rooms 3 bed-rooms 2 baths! All updat-ed & move in condition!Front to back master bed-room w/walkin closet.Large deck overlookingbig backyard-all useable

yard! Located on dead end street-little traffic. $199,900.15 Apollo Dr.

Sturbridge: Totally remod-eled in 2009! Finest OneLevel Living! HUGE 3-4bedroom Ranch with 1stfloor familyroom. Largeeat in kitchen w/fireplace.Hardwood floors. Overgarage a large 20 x 22familyroom with full bath.

In-law? Office? Master bedroom? Has it’s own entrance.Wonderful fenced in yard. Located on dead end street-littletraffic. Close to major routes. $289,900.

Southbridge: Spaciousfamily home! 9 rooms 4bedrooms 2 1/2 baths!Buderus High EfficiencyOil heating system!Recent roof. Bright &Sunny! 1st floor family-room-big enough for yoursectional & big TV! Bow

Window. Wood stove. Updated kitchen w/laundry room.2400sf! Size is deceiving from street! Nice yard-private. 2car detached garage-$209,900. 24 Gardner Ave

Southbridge: Grand 4bedroom Gambrel! Frontto back livingroom w/fire-place & beautiful picturewindow-bright & sunny!Eat in kitchen with bowedwindow overlooking back-yard! Formal dining roomwith built ins & hardwoodfloors. First floor 1/2 bath.

4 spacious bedrooms & full bath upstairs! 2 car detachedgarage. $179,900.

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light, second floor laundry, wood floors, tiled bathroom and

entry way and a garage parking spot. Yours for just $$114499,,990000..

TTHHOOMMPPSSOONN - If you have been longing for an affordable home ofyour own, make that dream come true in this 2BR Thompson Ranch.Located on a corner lot in a neighborhood near I395, this home hasa bright open kitchen/dining/living area, sizeable master BR w/dou-ble closet; a fun lower level family room w/bar walking out onto agreat open yard. Love hardwoods? Pull up the carpeting and you’llfind them here! Offered at just $$117722,,990000

PUTNAM - Life is good! Spend your winter afternoons iceskating on your own pond, and relaxing in the hot tub underthe stars before cuddling up in front of a warm cozy fire blaz-ing in the impressive fieldstone fireplace of this 3BR/1BALOG home. Located in the lower tax district and sitting onover 2 acres, you’ll love calling this house home…offered atjust $249,900

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TTHHOOMMPPSSOONN - Looking for privacy with convenient location,

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WEBSTER -- NEWCONSTRUCTION!!! 52ft. Split Level on nicelywooded ONE ACREnear CT line --Bright,open floor plan withvaulted ceiling livingroom -- dining area

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WEBSTER -- Want/needmore than a regular-sized Ranch? This qual-ity-built home has morethan 2100 square feetof one-level living spaceon a half acre close toeverything. Spacious

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R/E Tax $2232 $169,900

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STATE OF NEW YORKSUPREME COURT :

COUNTY OF ONTARIOApplication of L. Alan Badger,

as Trustee of the Thomas A. BadgerLiving Trust

dated December 8, 1993Petitioner

v.Robert Farrell, Shortsville, NY; FrancisKeleher, Worcester, Mass; Robert A.Keleher, Rochester, NY; Richard Keleher,Shortsville, NY; Joseph Keleher,Shortsville, NY; Margaret Keleher,Shortsville, NY; Mr. John Keleher,Shortsville, NY; Allice Farrell,Canandaigua, NY; Margaret Farrell,Canandaigua, NY; and John Doe andMary Roe representing the heirs at lawand next of kin of the foregoingRespondents, who may be deceased

Respondent(s)NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONSINDEX NO. 105839Pursuant to the Order of this Court dulymade and entered on the 20th day of January,2011, Notice is hereby given that all personsclaiming any interest in the real propertyhereinafter described are required to appearbefore this Court at a Special Term thereof tobe held in and for the County of Ontario, atthe Ontario County Courthouse in the city ofCanandaigua, 27 North Main Street, on the3rd day of May, 2011 at 9:30 in the forenoon,or as soon thereafter as Counsel may beheard and show cause, if they have any, whythey should not be forever barred from main-taining any action or proceeding for therecovery of the real property hereinafterdescribed which property was devised toThomas A. Badger by the Last Will andTestament of Margaret McGarry, which LastWill and Testament was admitted to probateby Decree of the Ontario County Surrogatedated April 3, 1990 and thereafter conveyedby the said Thomas A. Badger by theThomas A. Badger Living Trust underAgreement dated December 8, 1993 whichsaid deed was dated December 8, 1993 andrecorded December 13, 1993 in the OntarioCounty Clerk’s Office in Liber 934 of Deedsat page 260, said devise having occurredmore than 20 years ago.

Said property is situate in the Town ofManchester, Ontario County, New York, onthe west side of County Road 19, containing33.668 acres, more or less, bounded on theeast by County Road 19, on the west byCanandaigua Outlet, on the north by theVillage of Shortsville and on the south bylands of Merkel and being designated as TaxMap #44.00-2-40.

DATED: January 17, 2011William R. Kenyon, Esq.

Attorney for PlaintiffKenyon & Kenyon

11 North StreetCanandaigua, NY 14424

(585) 394-2068February 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2011March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 2011April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 2011

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Roger P. Caruso and KimberlyCaruso to Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., dated August 27, 2007 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 41743, Page 105, of which mortgageFlagstar Bank, FSB is the present holder, forbreach of the conditions of said mortgageand for the purpose of foreclosing, the samewill be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. onMarch 28, 2011, on the mortgaged premiseslocated at 85 Old Elmdale Road, Uxbridge,Worcester County, Massachusetts, all andsingular the premises described in said mort-gage,TO WIT:the land in Uxbridge, Worcester County,Massachusetts, shown as Lot 1 on a planentitled ''Division of Land in Uxbridge, Mass.Surveyed for Coopertown Realty Trust'' datedApril 28, 1997, recorded in Worcester DistrictRegistry of Deeds, Plan Book 716, Plan 6,being firrther bounded and described as fol-lows:BEGINNING at a point on the westerly line ofOld Elmdale Road, which point is the mosteasterly point of the lot herein described;THENCE S. 61° 59' 00'' W. 89.52 feet by landnow or formerly of Walter and MaryMacDonald to a point;THENCE S. 17° 37' 54'' W., 78.83 feet byfence points at land of said MacDonald to apoint;THENCE N. 72° 22' 06'' W., 256.16 feet byParcel B as shown on said plan to a point;THENCE N. 03° 19' 34'' E., 157.40 feet byland now or formerly of Commonwealth ofMassachusetts to a point;THENCE S. 36° 24' 36'' E., 179.38 feet byLots 3 & 2 as shown on said plan to a point;THENCE N. 42° 38' 50'' E., 275.59 feet bysaid Lot 2 to a point on the westerly line ofOld Elmdale Road;THENCE S. 01° 45' 21'' E., 82.34 feet by thewesterly line of Old Elmdale Road to a point;THENCE S. 24° 16' 06'' E., 102.66 feet by thewesterly line of Old Elmdale Road to thepoint of beginning.Containing 44,110 square feet of land, moreor less, according to said plan.For my title see Deed in Book 19461 at Page191.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record-ed with Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 19461,Page 191.

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

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

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

FLAGSTAR BANK, FSBPresent holder of said mortgage

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

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500200912-0191 - RED

March 4, 2011March 11, 2011March 18, 2011


By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Elizabeth Ellis to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc., datedJuly 21, 2006 and recorded with theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds at Book 39420, Page 138,of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, NA isthe present holder, for breach of the condi-tions of said mortgage and for the purpose offoreclosing, the same will be sold at PublicAuction at 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2011, onthe mortgaged premises located at 529- 531Church Street, Unit 531, 529- 531 ChurchStreet Condominium, Northbridge,Worcester County, Massachusetts, all andsingular the premises described in said mort-gage,TO WIT:All that certain premises and proportionateinterest in 529-531 Church StreetCondominium situated in Northbridge,Worcester County, Massachusetts more par-ticularly described as follows:Unit 531 of 529-531 Church StreetCondominium created by Master Deed datedJuly 18, 2006 and recorded on July 19, 2006with the Worcester County Registry of Deedsat Book 39397, Page 287, in accordance withthe provisions of G.L. Chapter 183A.The Unit is laid out as shown on a planrecorded with siad Registry of Deeds at theabove Registry at Plan Book 49, Page 845,which is a copy of a portion of the plans filedwith the Master Deed and to which is affixeda verified statement in the form provided forin G.L. Chapter 183A, Section 9.The Unit is included with the land, buildings,improvements and structures thereon asdescribed in Exhibit C of the Master Deed.The Unit is conveyed together with a 50%interest (a) in the common areas and facili-ties of the Condominium as described in theMaster Deed, (b) in the 529-531 ChrurchStreet Condominium Trust recorded with thesaid Registry of Deeds on July 19, 2006, atBook 39397, Page 302.The Unit is to be used only for residential pur-poses and for no other purpose, except asmay be expressly permitted by the Trusteesin accordance with the provisions of the 529-531 Church Street Condomhdum.The Post Office Address of the Condominiumis 531 Church Street, Northbridge, MA01588.Being the same premises conveyed to thismortgagor by deed recorded herewith.*Please note that the Unit contains 2,020square feet and not 570 square feet as previ-ously stated.



A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars by certified or bank check will berequired to be paid by the purchaser at the

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


WELLS FARGO BANK, NAPresent holder of said mortgage



(617) 558-0500201009-0011 - BLU


MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power ofSale contained in a certain Mortgage givenby Matthew Vander Ark and Jamie M. VanderArk w/s/a Jamie Vander Ark to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc., datedMarch 22, 2007 and recorded with theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds at Book 40883, Page 179of which the Mortgage the undersigned is thepresent holder by assignment for breach ofthe conditions of said Mortgage and for thepurpose of foreclosing same will be sold atPublic Auction at 02:00 PM on March 25,2011 at 73 Carole Lane, Whitinsville, MA, alland singular the premises described in saidMortgage, to wit:The land in Northbridge, Worcester County,Commonwealth of Massachusetts, andshown as Lot #172 on a plan of land entitled"Plan of Land in Northbridge, Mass.,"Goldthwaite Terrace" Section 4, owned byK.T.K.M. Realty Trust, 24 Dover Drive,Whitinsville, Mass., dateed January 6,1986by Guerriere & Halnon, Inc., Engineering andLand Surveying, 1031 Providence Road,Whitinsville. Mass., Scale: 1" = 40' and filedwith the Worcester District Registry of Deedsin Plan Book 586, Plan 67, saild parcel ofland containing 24,161 square feet of land,more or less, bounded and described as fol-lows:Beginning at a point on the westerly slide ofCarole Lane at the most southeasterly cornerof the lot herein conveyed;Thence S. 80° 36' 39" W., 229.61 feet to apoint;Thence N. 13° 37' 03" E., 135 feet by landnow or formerly of Robert C. and Eileen H.Vautrain and land now or formerly ofTheodore C. and Marcia E. Nichols to a point;Thence N. 88° 33' 41" E., 206.12 feet by Lot#173 to a point;Thence S. 13° 53' 05" W., 12.73 feet byCarole Lane to a point;Thence Southeasterly by Carole Lane for acurved distance of 209.27 feet to the point ofbeginning.For title see deed recorded in Book 31194Page 34The premises are to be sold subject to andwith the benefit of all easements, restrictions,building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, taxtitles, water bills, municipal liens and assess-ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos-session.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARSAND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of acertified check or bank treasurer’s check willbe required to be delivered at or before thetime the bid is offered. The successful bidderwill be required to execute a ForeclosureSale Agreement immediately after the closeof the bidding. The balance of the purchaseprice shall be paid within thirty (30) days fromthe sale date in the form of a certified check,bank treasurer’s check or other check satis-factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. TheMortgagee reserves the right to bid at thesale, to reject any and all bids, to continuethe sale and to amend the terms of the saleby written or oral announcement madebefore or during the foreclosure sale. If thesale is set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitled only toa return of the deposit paid. The purchasershall have no further recourse against theMortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee’s attorney. The description of thepremises contained in said mortgage shallcontrol in the event of an error in this publi-cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms if any, to be announced at thesale.

GMAC Mortgage, LLCPresent Holder of said Mortgage,

By Its Attorneys,Orlans Moran PLLC

P.O. Box 962169Boston, MA 02196

Phone: (617) 502-4100March 4, 2011March 11, 2011March 18, 2011

NORTHBRIDGEZONING BOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L.Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chapter 173,Section 47 of the Northbridge Zoning By-laws, the Northbridge Zoning Board of

Appeals will hold a public hearing onThursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. at theNorthbridge Town Hall, 7 Main Street,Whitinsville, MA on the application ofMargaret Parkinson, 53 Henry Street,Whitinsville, MA for a Special Permit pur-suant to Article V, Section 173-12 of the Townof Northbridge Zoning By-laws, Table of UseRegulations, in order to allow her to rebuildher fire damaged home as a two-familyhome.

The property is located at 53 HenryStreet, shown on Assessor’s Map 14 asParcel 36, consisting of 17,716 sq. ft. Theproperty is located in a Residential-3 zoningdistrict and is owned by Margaret Parkinson.

The purpose of this hearing is to providean opportunity for public comment. Anyonewishing to be heard regarding this mattershould attend said meeting at the time andplace designated. A copy of the petition isavailable for review at the office of the TownClerk and Zoning Board of Appeals Officeand may be reviewed during normal businesshours.

Thomas Hansson, ChairmanNorthbridge Zoning Board of Appeals

March 18, 2011March 25, 2011

LEGAL NOTICEMORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue of and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Samir P. Qudsieh and ValerieQudsieh to Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc. acting solely as anominee for Delta Funding Corporation ,dated December 29, 2006 and recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 40574,Page 162, of which mortgage HSBC BankUSA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the reg-istered Noteholders of Renaissance HomeEquity Loan Trust 2007-1 is the present hold-er by assignment Recorded at WorcesterCounty (Worcester District) Registry ofDeeds in Book 42794, Page 252 , for breachof conditions of said mortgage and for thepurpose of foreclosing the same, the mort-gaged premises located at 23-23A BostonStreet, a/k/a 23A Boston Street a/k/a 23A &B Boston Street , Uxbridge , MA 01569 willbe sold at a Public Auction at 1:00 PM onApril 7, 2011 , at the mortgaged premises,more particularly described below, all andsingular the premises described in said mort-gage, to wit:

THE LAND IN SAID UXBRIDGE IN THENORTHERLY PART THEREOF, ON THEWESTERLY SIDE OF BOSTON STREETAND BEING LOTS NUMBERED 13 AND 14ON PLAN OF PLEASANTDALE, DATEDSEPTEMBER 1900, C.E. VARNEY, C. E.,RECORDED WITH WORCESTER DIS-TRICT DEEDS, PLAN BOOK 6, PLAN 23,SAID LOTS TOGETHER BEING FURTHERBOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOL-LOWS:EASTERLY BY SAID BOSTON STREET, 80FEET;NORTHERLY BY LOT #15 ON SAID PLAN,100 FEET;WESTERLY BY LOTS #31 AND #32 ONSAID PLAN, 80 FEET; ANDSOUTHERLY BY LOT #12 ON SAID PLAN,100 FEET.FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTYASSESSOR AS 12C286300000; SOURCEOF TITLE IS BOOK 23050, PAGE 024(RECORDED 09/29/00)

For mortgagor's title see deed recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 23050,Page 24 .

The premises will be sold subject to anyand all unpaid taxes and other municipalassessments and liens, and subject to priorliens or other enforceable encumbrances ofrecord entitled to precedence over this mort-gage, and subject to and with the benefit ofall easements, restrictions, reservations andconditions of record and subject to all tenan-cies and/or rights of parties in possession.

Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certi-fied check in the sum of $5,000.00 as adeposit must be shown at the time and placeof the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (themortgage holder and its designee(s) areexempt from this requirement); high bidder tosign written Memorandum of Sale uponacceptance of bid; balance of purchase pricepayable in cash or by certified check in thirty(30) days from the date of the sale at theoffices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde &Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100, or suchother time as may be designated by mort-gagee. The description of the premises con-tained in said mortgage shall control in theevent of a typographical error in this publica-tion.Other terms to be announced at the sale.HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as IndentureTrustee for the registered Noteholders ofRenaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1Korde & Associates, P.C.321 Billerica Road, Suite 210Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100(978) 256-1500 (3/11/2011 3/18/20113/25/2011)( 172481)March 11, 2011March 18, 2011March 25, 2011

LEGALS

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LEGAL NOTICEMORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue of and in execution of thePower of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by Jennifer A. Abusheery andMichael R. Abusheery to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc. actingsolely as a nominee for Fleet National Bank,dated May 24, 2004 and recorded atWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 33718, Page 5 ofwhich mortgage PHH Mortgage Corporationis the present holder by assignmentRecorded at Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 46411,Page 281, for breach of conditions of saidmortgage and for the purpose of foreclosingthe same, the mortgaged premises locatedat in the Samreen Villa I Condominium, 14Knowlton Circle, Unit A, Building No. 17,Upton, MA 01568 will be sold at a PublicAuction at 2:00 P.M. on April 7, 2011, at themortgaged premises, more particularlydescribed below, all and singular the premis-es described in said mortgage, to wit:

The Unit known as Building 17, Unit A,14 Knowlton Circle (“Unit”) of the SamreenVilla I Condominium (“Condominium”) inUpton, Worcester County, Massachusetts,established pursuant to MassachusettsGeneral Laws, Chapter 183A, by MasterDeed dated September 16, 2003, recordedwith the Worcester County Registry of Deedsat Book 31683, Page 361, as amended in theFirst Amendment recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book32105, Page 167, further amended in theSecond Amendment recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book32498, Page 141, as further amended in theThird Amendment recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book32735, Page 041, as further amended in theFourth Amendment recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book32922, Page 368, as further amended in theFifth Amendment recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book33221, Page 135, as further amended in theSixth Amendment recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book33443, Page 390, which Unit is shown on theFloor Plans recorded in Plan Book 809, Plan121, a copy of which as signed by the engi-neer with the endorsement required pursuantto M.G.I. Chapter 183A, is attached to theCondominium Unit Deed for Unit A, Building17, Samreen Villa I Condominium, 14Knowlton Circle as Exhibit “A”. Said Unit isconveyed together with an undivided per-centage interest in the common areas andfacilities of Samreen Villa I Condominium of4.4425% and is subject to change as addi-tional units are constructed and phased intothe Condominium. Said common areas andfacilities are described in the Master Deed.The post office address of the Unit is 14Knowlton Circle, Upton, Massachusetts01568. Said Unit is conveyed subject to andwith the benefit of: 1. The provisions ofM.G.L. Chapter 183A; 2. The provisions ofthe Master Deed and the Floor Plans of theCondominium duly recorded and theDeclaration of Trust recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book25962, Page 045 (“Trust”) and in each caseas the same may be amended from time totime by instruments recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds, whichprovisions, together with any amendmentsthereto, shall constitute covenants runningwith the land and shall bind any person hav-ing at any time any interest or estate in theUnit, his employees, mortgagees, tenants,invitees; 3. Provisions of existing building andzoning laws; 4. The rights, reservations andrestrictions described in the Master Deed; 5.The Unit may be used only for residentialpurposes subject to the Zoning Bylaws of theTown of Upton and the restrictions set forth inthe Master Deed. 6. The terms and provi-sions of a comprehensive permit issued bythe Town of Upton Zoning Board of Appealsto Samreen Villa Realty Trust, dated January28, 2002, amended as of March 28, 2002,and recorded with the Worcester CountyRegistry of Deeds at Book 27824, Page 267;and 7. Subject to the terms and conditions ofthe Regulatory Agreement recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book29561, Page 376. Said Unit is subject to andhas the benefit of the obligations, restrictions,rights, easements and liabilities contained inMassachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A,said Master Deed and Samreen Villa ICondominium Trust and the Bylaws andRules and Regulations are recorded at theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book31684, Page 001.

For mortgagor’s title see deed recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 33718,Page 1.


Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s orcertified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as adeposit must be shown at the time and placeof the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (themortgage holder and its designee(s) areexempt from this requirement); high bidder to

sign written Memorandum of Sale uponacceptance of bid; balance of purchase pricepayable in cash or by certified check in thirty(30) days from the date of the sale at theoffices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde &Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or suchother time as may be designated by mort-gagee. The description for the premises con-tained in said mortgage shall control in theevent of a typographical error in this publica-tion.”

Other terms to be announced at the sale.PHH Mortgage CorporationKorde & Associates, P.C.321 Billerica RoadSuite 210Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100(978) 256-1500(10-001219 )(Abusheery)(03-11-11, 03-18-11, 03-25-11)(266282)March 11, 2011March 18, 2011March 25, 2011


By virtue and in execution of the Power ofSale contained in a certain Mortgage givenby Michael J. Ford and Rose Marie Ford toMortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc., dated August 24, 2007 and recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds at Book 41714,Page 105 of which the Mortgage the under-signed is the present holder by assignmentfor breach of the conditions of said Mortgageand for the purpose of foreclosing same willbe sold at Public Auction at 01:00 PM onApril 7, 2011 at 1375 Quaker Street,Northbridge, MA, all and singular the premis-es described in said Mortgage, to wit:The land with the buildings thereon situatedin the Town of Northbridge, WorcesterCounty, on the westerly side of QuakerStreet, more particularly bounded anddescribed as follows:BEGINNING at a point on the westerly sideof Quaker Street at an iron pipe set in theground which pipe is 86.9 feet southerly of aWorcester County Highway Marker;THENCE S. 54 deg. 33 min. 15 sec. W for adistance of 432.06 feet to a rock;THENCE S. 56 deg. 12 min. 10 sec. W for adistance of 383.81 feet to a point the last twocourses being by other land now or formerlyof Pasiczniak;THENCE S. 73 deg. 57 min. 50 sec. E. a dis-tance of 543.39 feet by and with the norther-ly side of Blackstone River to a point;THENCE S. 41 deg. 47 min. 57 se. E. 180.97feet to a point;THENCE: N. 55 deg. 02 min. 40 sec. E.104.51 feet by the northerly side of ChurchStreet to a Worcester County HighwayBound;THENCE: by a curve to the left having aradius of 970.00 feet for a curve distance of65.51 feet to a pint;THENCE: N. 23 deg. 13 min. 20 sec. W. byand with a stone wall along the Friend'sCemetery so-called for 154.42 feet to a drillhole set in the wall;THENCE N. 62 deg. 06 min. 20 sec. W for adistance of 37.51 feet;THENCE: N. 39 deg. 31 min. 20 sec. W.266.38 feet by lots described as A and B to apoint;THENCE: N. 55 deg. 32 min. E. a distance of300 feet to an iron pipe set on the westerlyside of Quaker Street;THENCE: N. 39 deg. 31 min. 20 sec. W. for adistance of 150 feet by and with the westerlyline of Quaker Street to the point of origin.BEING Lot C containing 5.28 acres, more orless, as shown on a plan of Walter P.Pasiczniak, et ux drawn by John R. Andrews,Jr. dated August 15, 1977, Scale 1 inchequals 50 feet, recorded with WorcesterDistrict Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 445,Plan 103.Being the same premises conveyed to theMortgagors by Deed of Savers Co-OperativeBank dated February 22, 1991 and recordedwith Worcester District Registry of Deeds onFebruary 25,1991 in Book 13255, Page 7.The premises are to be sold subject to andwith the benefit of all easements, restrictions,building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, taxtitles, water bills, municipal liens and assess-ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos-session.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARSAND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of acertified check or bank treasurer’s check willbe required to be delivered at or before thetime the bid is offered. The successful bidderwill be required to execute a ForeclosureSale Agreement immediately after the closeof the bidding. The balance of the purchaseprice shall be paid within thirty (30) days fromthe sale date in the form of a certified check,bank treasurer’s check or other check satis-factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. TheMortgagee reserves the right to bid at thesale, to reject any and all bids, to continuethe sale and to amend the terms of the saleby written or oral announcement madebefore or during the foreclosure sale. If thesale is set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitled only toa return of the deposit paid. The purchasershall have no further recourse against theMortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee’s attorney. The description of thepremises contained in said mortgage shallcontrol in the event of an error in this publi-cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms if any, to be announced at thesale.

GMAC Mortgage, LLCPresent Holder of said Mortgage,





By virtue and in execution of the Power ofSale contained in a certain Mortgage givenby John H. Hall and Laurie B. Hall toMortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc., dated October 7, 2005 and recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds at Book 37590,Page 69 Loan Modification Bk 45013 Pg 31310/27/2009 of which the Mortgage the under-signed is the present holder by assignmentfor breach of the conditions of said Mortgageand for the purpose of foreclosing same willbe sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM onApril 7, 2011 at 68 Webster Street a/k/a StateHighway Route No.16, Douglas, MA, all andsingular the premises described in saidMortgage, to wit:All that certain parcel of land situate on thesoutherly side of Webster Road, also knownas State Highway Route No. 16, in the Townof Douglas, County of Worcester and State ofMassachusetts, known and designated asLot No. 14 as shown and designated on aplan of land entitled, "Plan of land in Douglas,MA owned by Francis Venincasa" datedSeptember 13, 1977, by Lavallee Brothers,Inc. and filed with the Worcester DistrictRegistry of Deeds in Plan Book 442, Plan 52,and being more particularly bounded anddescribed as follows:Beginning at the northwesterly corner there-of at a point on the southerly line of saidWebster Road and at the northeasterly cor-ner of Lot No. 13 shown on said plan of land.Thence in an Easterly direction by thesoutherly line of said Webster Road, by acurve to the left having a radius of 1,040 feetfor a curve distance of 21.73 feet to aWorcester County highway bound;Thence N. 88° 22' 12" E. by the southerly lineof said Webster Road 128.27 feet to a pointat the northwesterly corner of Lot No. 15shown on said plan of land;Thence S. 7° 30' 00" E. by said lot No.15,485.78 feet to a point;Thence S. 77° 03' 49" W. by land believed tobe now or formerly of Church, 149.87 feet toa point at the southeasterly corner of said LotNo. 13;Thence N. 7° 30' 00" W. by said Lot No. 13,515.54 feet to the point of beginning.Being the same property as conveyed fromMatthew J. Dietz and Jennifer J. Dietz to JohnH. Hall and Laurie B. Hall, as husband andwife, tenants by the entirety, as described inDeed Book 17151, Page 174, Dated06/27/1995, Recorded 07/05/1995 inWORCESTER County Records.The premises are to be sold subject to andwith the benefit of all easements, restrictions,building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, taxtitles, water bills, municipal liens and assess-ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos-session.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARSAND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of acertified check or bank treasurer’s check willbe required to be delivered at or before thetime the bid is offered. The successful bidderwill be required to execute a ForeclosureSale Agreement immediately after the closeof the bidding. The balance of the purchaseprice shall be paid within thirty (30) days fromthe sale date in the form of a certified check,bank treasurer’s check or other check satis-factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. TheMortgagee reserves the right to bid at thesale, to reject any and all bids, to continuethe sale and to amend the terms of the saleby written or oral announcement madebefore or during the foreclosure sale. If thesale is set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitled only toa return of the deposit paid. The purchasershall have no further recourse against theMortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee’s attorney. The description of thepremises contained in said mortgage shallcontrol in the event of an error in this publi-cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms if any, to be announced at thesale.

BAC Home Loans Servicing, LPPresent Holder of said Mortgage,





By virtue of and in execution of the Power ofSale contained in a certain mortgage givenby John D. Rondeau, Tammy L. Rondeau andMaurice J. Larosee to World Savings Bank,FSB, dated December 29, 2006 and record-ed in Worcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 40462, Page 20,of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.successor by merger to Wells Fargo BankSouthwest, N.A. f/k/a Wachovia Mortgage,FSB f/k/a World Savings Bank, is the presentholder, for breach of conditions of said mort-

gage and for the purpose of foreclosing thesame, the mortgaged premises located at 44Susan Parkway, Uxbridge, Massachusettswill be sold at a Public Auction at 2:00 p.m.on April 7, 2011, at the mortgaged premises,more particularly described below, all andsingular the premises described in said mort-gage, to wit:ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SIT-UATED IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER,STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS,DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:The land in Uxbridge, with the buildingsthereon, on the easterly side of SusanParkway, bounded and described as follows:BEGINNING at the northwesterly corner ofthe premises herein described on the easter-ly side of said Susan Parkway and at thesouthwesterly corner of land now or formerlyof Rolf Buehler et ux;THENCE S. 18 degrees 36' E. with saidSusan Parkway 33.76 feet to the beginning ofa curve to the right;THENCE southerly on said curve to the right80 feet radius, 55 feet to other land now orformerly of Roland G. Beaudoin and Phylis L.Beaudoin;THENCE S. 80 degrees 36' E. with other landnow or formerly of said Beaudoins, 165 feetto land now or formerly of Providence &Worcester R.R.;THENCE N. 20 degrees 06' W. with saidRailroad land 163.94 feet to land now or for-merly of said Buehler et ux;THENCE S. 71 degrees 24' W. with saidBuehler et ux land 147.38 feet to the point ofbeginning.Containing 18,500 square feet more or less.Being Lot #33 on Plan of Land on SusanParkway, Uxbridge, Mass., property ofRobert B. and Carl H. Erickson, datedDecember 26, 1961 John R. Andrews,Surveyor.For Mortgagor’s Title, see Deed duly record-ed in Book 40462 at Page 16.The above premises will be sold subject to alltaxes, assessments, and other encum-brances which may constitute a prior lienthereon, and will be conveyed subject to anyeasements, restrictions of record, tenancies,and rights of redemption for unpaid federaltaxes, if any, as shall, notwithstanding thisprovision, constitute valid liens or encum-brances thereon after said sale.Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s check, orcertified check in the sum of Five ThousandDollars ($5,000.00) as a deposit must beshown at the time and place of the sale inorder to qualify as a bidder and will berequired to be paid as a deposit by the suc-cessful bidder; successful bidder to sign writ-ten Memorandum of Sale upon acceptanceof bid; balance of purchase price payable incash or current funds in thirty (30) days fromthe date of the sale at the offices of mort-gagee’s attorney, Partridge Snow & HahnLLP, 2364 Post Road, Suite 100, Warwick, RI02886, or such other time as may be desig-nated by mortgagee. The description for thepremises contained in said mortgage shallcontrol in the event of a typographical error inthis publication.Other terms to be announced at the sale.WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANKSOUTHWEST, N.A. F/K/A WACHOVIA

MORTGAGE, FSB F/K/A WORLDSAVINGS BANK

By Its Attorneys,

PARTRIDGE SNOW & HAHN LLP2364 Post Road, Suite 100

Warwick, Rhode Island 02886(40l) 681-1900


Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family CourtWorcester Division

Docket No. WO10P1888EP1In the Estate of: John F Barry

Late of: Northbridge, MA 01534Date of Death: 05/29/2010

NOTICE OF PETITION FORPROBATE OF WILL

To all persons interested in the above cap-tioned estate, a petition has been presentedrequesting that a document purporting to bethe last will of said decedent be proved andallowed, and that Muriel J Barry ofNorthbridge, MA be appointed executor/trix,named in the will to serve Without Surety.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO,YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE AWRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURTAT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TENO’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM)ON 04/05/2011.

In addition, you must file a written affidavitof objections to the petition, stating specificfacts and grounds upon which the objectionis based, within thirty (30) days after thereturn day (or such other time as the court,on motion with notice to the petitioner, mayallow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16.

WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, FirstJustice of this Court.Date: March 8, 2011

Stephen G. AbrahamRegister of Probate

March 18, 2011


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By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Daniel LeBlanc and Andrea LeBlancto Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., dated January 16, 2002 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 25776, Page 351 as affected by a mod-ification agreement recorded with saidrecords at Book 43525, Page 39, of whichmortgage Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the pres-ent holder, for breach of the conditions ofsaid mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing, the same will be sold at PublicAuction at 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 2011, on themortgaged premises located at 7 BouffardLane, Uxbridge, Worcester County,Massachusetts, all and singular the premisesdescribed in said mortgage,TO WIT:The land with the buildings thereon situatedon Bouffard Lane, a private way about thirtyfeet in width leading northeasterly fromLinwood Street, in Uxbridge, WorcesterCounty, Massachusetts, and shown as theparcel containing 14,773.30 square feet,more or less, on a plan of land entitled 'Landof Nancy J. Larkin & Edward D. Larkin Realty,Inc., Uxbridge, Mass., June 8, 1981, Scale1''-30', dravvn by John R. Andrews, III,Registered Land Surveyor, which plan is filedwith Worcester District Registry of Deeds inPlan Book 502, Plan 93, and said parcel ismore particularly bounded and describedaccording to said plan as follows:BEGINNING at a stone bound on the west-erly side of a private way called BouffardLane (aka Bouffords Lane) at the northwest-erly corner of land of Antoine Belval.THENCE N. 41 37' E., 120.0 feet along thewesterly side of said Bouffard Lane to apoint;THENCE S. 61 44' 18'' E., 79.60 feet to apoint;THENCE S. 22 52' 52'' W., 140.00 feet to astone bound, THENCE N. 51 06' W., 122.56 feet by saidBelval's land to the point of beginning.For our title, see Deed of James Derome andSusan Derome recorded with WorcesterDistrict Registry of Deeds in Book 21819,Page 270.





WELLS FARGO BANK, NAPresent holder of said mortgage



(617) 558-0500201009-0751 - YEL



By virtue of and in execution of thePower of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by Paul Rota and Erin Rota toAmeriquest Mortgage Company, datedFebruary 17, 2005 and recorded atWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 35767, Page 349of which mortgage Deutsche Bank NationalTrust Company, as Trustee, in Trust for theRegistered Holders of Ameriquest MortgageSecurities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-ThroughCertificates, Series 2005-R4 is the presentholder by assignment Recorded at WorcesterCounty (Worcester District) Registry ofDeeds in Book 43519, Page 209, for breachof conditions of said mortgage and for thepurpose of foreclosing the same, the mort-gaged premises located at 310 MillvilleRoad, Uxbridge, MA 01569 will be sold at aPublic Auction at 3:00PM on April 4, 2011, atthe mortgaged premises, more particularlydescribed below, all and singular the premis-es described in said mortgage, to wit:

The land in the Town of Uxbridge,

County of Worcester, Commonwealth ofMassachusetts on the easterly side of SouthMain Street, and being Lot 7 on a plan ofland entitled "Plan of Land in Uxbridge,Mass., Thomas E. Dinan, et al, recorded withWorcester District Deeds, Plan Book 318,Plan 6, said lot being further bounded anddescribed as follows: Westerly by South MainStreet, as shown on said plan, in three (3)courses aggregaring 275 feet; Northerly byland of Dinan Family Realty Trust 222 feet;Easterly by land of said Dinan Family RealtyTrust, 219.52 feet; Southerly by lot 6 asshown on said plan 241.25 feet. For title ref-erence see that Deed recorded May 27,1969. Subject to restrictions in deed fromPhyllis L. Beaudoin to Phyllis L. Beaudoinand Ronald G. Beaudoin recorded May 27,1969 at 11:57AM.

For mortgagor’s title see deed recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 34440,Page 166.


Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s orcertified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as adeposit must be shown at the time and placeof the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (themortgage holder and its designee(s) areexempt from this requirement); high bidder tosign written Memorandum of Sale uponacceptance of bid; balance of purchase pricepayable in cash or by certified check in thirty(30) days from the date of the sale at theoffices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde &Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or suchother time as may be designated by mort-gagee. The description for the premises con-tained in said mortgage shall control in theevent of a typographical error in this publica-tion.”

Other terms to be announced at the sale.Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, asTrustee, in Trust for the Registered Holdersof Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.,Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates,Series 2005-R4Korde & Associates, P.C.321 Billerica RoadSuite 210Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100(978) 256-1500(OOM 08-050361 )(Rota)(03-11-11, 03-18-11, 03-25-11)(266152)March 11, 2011March 18, 2011March 25, 2011

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATEPREMISES: 26 Smith Hill Way,

Douglas, MassachusettsBy virtue and in execution of the

POWER OF SALE contained in a certainmortgage given by: Ralph Edward Yung a/k/aR.E. Yung and Kathleen M. Yung to MilfordFederal Savings and Loan Association,dated December 1, 2004, and recorded withthe Worcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 35215 Page 193,of which mortgage the undersigned is thepresent holder for breach of conditions ofsaid mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing, the same will be sold at PublicAuction at eleven o’clock a.m. on the 13th dayof April, 2011, upon the mortgaged premisesat 26 Smith Hill Way, Douglas,Massachusetts, all and singular, the premis-es described in said mortgage, to wit:

Land in Douglas, with any buildingsthereon, Worcester County, Massachusetts,shown as Lot 16 on a plan entitled “DefinitivePlan of Smith Hill Estates in Douglas, Mass.dated March 1, 1988 (rev. 8/11/98, 9/5/98,9/21/98)” recorded in the Worcester DistrictRegistry of Deeds in Plan Book 739, Plan 7.

There is excluded from this ForeclosureSale a certain parcel of land shown as ParcelA on a plan filed with Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds inPlan Book 791 Plan 88 which said parcelwas previously conveyed by deed recordedwith said Worcester District Deeds in Book29155 Page 18.

The above described premises will besold subject to the terms and conditions of aprior mortgage from Ralph Edward Yung andKathleen M. Yung to Milford Federal Savingsand Loan Association dated May 24, 2004,and recorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds inBook 33707 Page 286.

The above described premises will besold subject to a right of redemption by theUnited States Department of the Treasury,Internal Revenue Service, pursuant to cer-tain Notices of Federal Tax Liens recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds.

TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will besold and conveyed subject to all restrictions,easements, unpaid taxes, tax titles, munici-pal liens, and assessments, if any, which takeprecedence over the said mortgage above-described.

Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars of thepurchase price must be paid in cash, certi-fied check, bank treasurer’s, or cashier’scheck at the time and place of the sale by thepurchaser, and the balance of the purchaseprice shall be paid in cash, certified check,bank treasurer’s, or cashier’s check withintwenty-one (21) days after the date of saleand shall be paid to Attorney Dennis M.

Sullivan, of 12 Congress Street, Milford,Massachusetts, at which time theForeclosure Deed shall be delivered to thepurchaser. All costs and expenses for record-ing fees and documentary stamps shall bepaid by the purchaser. The successful biddershall sign a Written Memorandum of Saleupon acceptance of bid. In the event that thesuccessful bidder at the foreclosure saleshall default according to the terms of thisNotice of Sale and/or fail to comply with anyterms of the Memorandum of Sale executedat the time of the foreclosure, by failing tocomplete the purchase or otherwise, theSeller retains the option, at Seller’s sole dis-cretion, to complete the sale by selling thePremises, subject to the terms and condi-tions of sale stated therein, to the next high-est, qualified bidder.

The Mortgagee reserves the right topostpone the sale to a later date by publicproclamation at the time and date appointedfor the sale and to further postpone at anyadjourned sale date by public proclamationat the time and date appointed for theadjourned sale date.

Other terms will be announced at thesale.

Milford Federal Savings and LoanAssociation

Present holder of said Mortgage

By its attorney:

Dennis M. Sullivan, Esquire12 Congress Street, P.O. Box 268

Milford, MA 01757(508) 473-4811

DATED: March 3, 2011



By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Joshua T. Youngsma to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc. asnominee for Drew Mortgage Associates, Inc.dated December 27, 2005, recorded with theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 38108, Page 288of which mortgage the undersigned is thepresent holder for breach of conditions ofsaid mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing the same will be sold at PUBLICAUCTION at 01:00 PM on April 14, 2011,on the mortgaged premises. The entire mort-gaged premises, all and singular, the premis-es as described in said mortgage:

The dwelling Unit designated as Unit 75,the 75-77 Sutton Street Condominium, (the"Condominium"), located in Northbridge,Worcester County, Massachusetts, createdby Master Deed dated December 19th, 2005,recorded with the Worcester District Registryof Deeds, in Book 38071, Page 223 (the"Master Deed"), together with an undivided50% interest appertaining to said Unit in thecommon areas and facilities, which unit isshown on the floor plans filed with and form-ing part of the Master Deed and on a copy ofa portion of said plan attached to the unitdeed to the original owner of the Unit towhich was affixed the verified statement asrequired by M.G.L. Ch. 183A, Section 9. Saidpremises are conveyed subject to and havethe benefit of Chapter 183A of theMassachusetts General Laws, the MasterDeed, the Declaration of Trust of the 75-77Sutton Street Condominium recorded withsaid Registry District in Book 38071, Page237, the By-Laws of said Trust and the rulesand regulations adopted from time to timethereunder and with the benefit of and sub-ject to restrictions, stipulations and agree-ments, passageway rights and easements ofrecord, and without limitation subject to theprovisions of the assessment of commonexpenses. Together with exclusive right andeasement to use shed located in rear yardarea. Being the same premises conveyed toMortgagor by Deed recorded immediatelyprior hereto in Book 38108, Page 285.

Subject to and with the benefit of ease-ments, reservation, restrictions, and taking ofrecord, if any, insofar as the same are now inforce and applicable.

In the event of any typographical errorset forth herein in the legal description of thepremises, the description as set forth andcontained in the mortgage shall control byreference.

This property has the address of 75Sutton Street, Unit 75 75-77 Sutton StreetCondominium, Northbridge, MA, 01534.

Together with all the improvements nowor hereafter erected on the property and alleasements, rights, appurtenances, rents,royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and prof-its, water rights and stock and all fixtures nowor hereafter a part of the property. Allreplacements and additions shall also becovered by this sale.

Terms of Sale: Said premises will besold subject to any and all unpaid taxes andassessments, tax sales, tax titles and othermunicipal liens and water or sewer liens andState or County transfer fees, if any thereare, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified checkwill be required to be paid by the purchaserat the time and place of the sale as a depositand the balance in cashier's or certifiedcheck will be due in thirty (30) days, at theoffices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC,100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly,MA 01915, time being of the essence.

The Mortgagee reserves the right topostpone the sale to a later date by public

proclamation at the time and date appointedfor the sale and to further postpone at anyadjourned sale-date by public proclamationat the time and date appointed for theadjourned sale date.

The premises is to be sold subject to andwith the benefit of all easements, restrictions,leases, tenancies, and rights of possession,building and zoning laws, encumbrances,condominium liens, if any and all other claimin the nature of liens, if any there be.

In the event that the successful bidder atthe foreclosure sale shall default in purchas-ing the within described property accordingto the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or theterms of the Memorandum of Sale executedat the time of foreclosure, the Mortgageereserves the right to sell the property by fore-closure deed to the second highest bidder,providing that said second highest biddershall deposit with the Mortgagee's attorneys,DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA L.L.C.,100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly,Massachusetts, 01915, the amount of therequired deposit as set forth herein withinthree (3) business days after written notice ofthe default of the previous highest bidder andtitle shall be conveyed to the said secondhighest bidder within thirty (30) days of saidwritten notice.

If the second highest bidder declines topurchase the within described property, theMortgagee reserves the right to purchase thewithin described property at the amount bidby the second highest bidder.

The foreclosure deed and the considera-tion paid by the successful bidder shall beheld in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, &LONGORIA L.L.C., (hereinafter called the"Escrow Agent") until the deed shall bereleased from escrow to the successful bid-der at the same time as the consideration isreleased to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) daysafter the date of sale, whereupon all obliga-tions of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed tohave been properly fulfilled and the EscrowAgent shall be discharged.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.Dated: March 10, 2011, New YorkCommunity Bank , By: Reneau Longoria.Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIALLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D,Beverly, MA 01915, 978-921-2670,www.dgandl.com(1472.04 )(Youngsma)(03-18-11, 03-25-11,04-01-11)(267250)March 18, 2011March 25, 2011April 1, 2011

Commonwealth of MassachusettsWorcester, ss. SUPERIOR COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURTCIVIL ACTIONNo. 11-0438C

ToEvelyn M. Colonair of Douglas, County ofWorcester, in said Commonwealth; AND TOALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO THE BENE-FIT OF THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED:UniBank For Savings, a banking institutionwith a usual place of business in Whitinsville,Massachusetts; claiming to be the holder of amortgage covering property situated on WestStreet, being numbered 8 on said Street, inDouglas; given by James W. Colonair andEvelyn M. Colonair to UniBank For Savings,dated September 13, 2001 and recorded inWorcester District Registry of Deeds, Book24844, Page 95, has filed with said court aComplaint for authority to foreclose saidmortgage in the manner following: by entryon and possession of the premises thereindescribed and by exercise of the power ofsale contained in said mortgage.

If you are entitled to the benefits of theSoldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940as amended, and you object to such foreclo-sure you or your attorney should file a writtenappearance and answer in said court atWorcester in said County on or before thetwentieth day of April next or you may be for-ever barred from claiming that such foreclo-sure is invalid under said Act.

Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire,Administrative Justice of said Court, thisninth day of March 2011.

Dennis P. McManus, ClerkMarch 18, 2011



Docket No. WO11P0693EAIn the Estate of: Matthew R LeedsLate of: Northbridge, MA 01534

Date of Death: 01/31/2011NOTICE OF PETITION FOR

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORTo all persons interested in the above cap-

tioned estate, a petition has been presentedrequesting that Charles G Leeds ofBellingham, MA or some other suitable per-son be appointed administrator of said estateto serve With Personal Surety.




March 18, 2011



LEGALS



By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Gregory A. Bach and Emily L. Bachto Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., dated January 3, 2007 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 40494, Page 296, of which mortgageCitiMortgage, Inc. is the present holder, forbreach of the conditions of said mortgageand for the purpose of foreclosing, the samewill be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. onApril 13, 2011, on the mortgaged premiseslocated at 89 East Hartford Avenue, Unit 3H,Phase III, Strathmore Shire Condominium,Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts,all and singular the premises described insaid mortgage,TO WIT:Unit Number 3 H, Phase III, Consisting of2112 Square feet, more or less, (referred tohereinafter as the Unit) of STRATHMORESHIRE CONDOMINIUM of UXBRIDGE,MASSACHUSETTS (hereinafter called theCondominium) created pursuant to a MasterDeed dated October 2, 1985 and recordedwith Worcester District Registry of Deeds inBook 8972, Page 69, as amended, whichUnit is shown on the Floor Plans recorded inPlan Book 549, Plan 9.The address of the Unit is 89 East HartfordAvenue, 3H, and Uxbridge, MA 01569.Said Unit is conveyed together with an exclu-sive right and easement to use the parkingspace identified as 3H on the Site Planrecorded in Plan Book 542, Plan 22, and thedeck, balcony, and bulkhead shown on thePhase Plan recorded in Plan Book 549, Plan9. Said use is to be in accordance with theMaster Deed and Bylaws of theCondominium all as amended.The said Unit is conveyed together vvith anundivided 3.2167 percent interest in theCommon Areas and facilities described insaid Master Deed as amended of theStrathmore Shire Condominium of Uxbridge,Massachusetts and the Declaration of Trustand Bylaws as amended of the StrathmoreShire Condominium Trust, the organization ofUnit Owners through which theCondominium is managed and regulated.The said Unit is conveyed subject to and withthe benefit of the provisions of said chapter183A of the General Laws of theCommonwealth of Massachusetts; the provi-sions, easements, agreements, restrictionsand covenants of the Condominium as setforth in said Master Deed, as amended, floorplans and Condominium Documents; theDeclaration of Trust, as amended, andBylaws of the condominium recorded withsaid Condominium Documents; and realestate taxes and water and sewer assess-ments not yet due and payable as of the datehereto.The said Unit is intended for residential pur-poses by one immediate family or by notmore than three persons unrelated by bloodor marriage. Said residential utilization of theconveyed premises is to be in conformity andconsistent with the Rules and Regulations ofthe Condominium and subject to all remediesoutlined therein in the CondominiumDocuments.





CITIMORTGAGE, INC.Present holder of said mortgage



(617) 558-0500201009-2181 - BLU

March 18, 2011March 25, 2011April 1, 2011


By virtue and in execution of the Power ofSale contained in a certain Mortgage given

by Richard Cole to New Century MortgageCorporation, dated December 19, 2005 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 38063, Page 81 of which the Mortgagethe undersigned is the present holder byassignment for breach of the conditions ofsaid Mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing same will be sold at Public Auction at11:00 AM on April 14, 2011 at 27 SeagraveStreet, Uxbridge, MA, all and singular thepremises described in said Mortgage, to witPROPERTY ADDRESS: 27 Seagrave Street,Uxbridge, MA 01569 The land in said Uxbridge, with the buildingsthereon, situated on the southeasterly side ofSeagrave Street, bounded and described asfollows:BEGINNING: at the northeasterly corner ofthe premises on the southeasterly side ofsaid Street at stone bound and at land ofJoseph Roy et ux;THENCE: S. 52° 03' E. with said Roy land65.80 feet to Iron pipe set in the ground;THENCE: N. 37° 15' E. 3.85 feet to drill holein concrete, building on said Roy land;THENCE: S. 52° 45'E. with said Roy land29.60 feet to drill hole in stone wall;THENCE: S. 42° 15' W. with stone wall andland of Harlow S. Drown, formerly of ScottSeagrave, 7l.88 feet to corner of wall;THENCE: N. 41º15' W. with land of John &Polly Krol, formerly of Henry D. Spencer,89.10 feet to the southeasterly side of saidStreet;THENCE: N. 37° 15'E. with said street 49.80to the point of beginning.Subject to all rights, restrictions, reservationsand easements of record insofar as the sameare in force and applicable.For Title see Deed recorded with theWorcester County Registry of Deeds at Book36089 Page 304.The premises are to be sold subject to andwith the benefit of all easements, restrictions,building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, taxtitles, water bills, municipal liens and assess-ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos-session.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARSAND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of acertified check or bank treasurer’s check willbe required to be delivered at or before thetime the bid is offered. The successful bidderwill be required to execute a ForeclosureSale Agreement immediately after the closeof the bidding. The balance of the purchaseprice shall be paid within thirty (30) days fromthe sale date in the form of a certified check,bank treasurer’s check or other check satis-factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. TheMortgagee reserves the right to bid at thesale, to reject any and all bids, to continuethe sale and to amend the terms of the saleby written or oral announcement madebefore or during the foreclosure sale. If thesale is set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitled only toa return of the deposit paid. The purchasershall have no further recourse against theMortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee’s attorney. The description of thepremises contained in said mortgage shallcontrol in the event of an error in this publi-cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms if any, to be announced at thesale.Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as

Indenture Trustee, for New Century HomeEquity Loan Trust 2006-2

Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys,

Orlans Moran PLLCP.O. Box 962169

Boston, MA 02196Phone: (617) 502-4100

March 18, 2011March 25, 2011April 1, 2011

MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATEBy virtue and in execution of the Power

of Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by John E. Niejadlik to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc.(“MERS”) acting solely as nominee forLender (Accredited Home Lenders, Inc.) andLender’s successors and assigns, datedJanuary 13, 2006, and recorded in theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 38235, Page 118,which mortgage was assigned to DeutscheBank National Trust Company, as IndentureTrustee, on behalf of the holders of theAccredited Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1Asset Backed Notes by assignment datedFebruary 17, 2011, and recorded in theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 47152, Page 229,for breach of the conditions of said mortgageand for the purpose of foreclosing, the samewill be sold at public auction at 10:30 A.M. onMonday the 11th day of April, 2011, on themortgaged premises located at 44 RiedellStreet, Douglas, Massachusetts, all andsingular the real estate described in saidmortgage as follows:

"...the following described property locat-ed in the County of Worcester:See Legal Description Addendum PageAttached

SCHEDULE A 44 RIEDELL STREET

DOUGLAS, MASSACHUSETTS 01516The land in said Douglas, on the northwest-erly side of Riedell Road, bounded anddescribed as follows:BEGINNING at the northeasterly corner ofthe granted premises at an iron pipe set inthe northwesterly line of Riedell Road at a

corner of land formerly of one Graham;THENCE S. 26 deg 04’ 19” W. containing bythe northwesterly line of said road 85.35 feetfeet to an iron pipe;THENCE S. 50 deg 15; 24: W. containing bythe northwesterly line of said road 116.15feet to a point;THENCE continuing by the northwesterlyline of said road by a curve to the left havinga radius of 424.41 feet for a curve distance of85.00 feet to an iron pipe at a corner of landnow or formerly of William J. Wallis;THENCE N. 82 deg. 46’ 52” W. by said Wallisland 307.64 feet to an iron pipe;THENCE N. 45 deg 00’ 00” W. continuing bysaid Wallis land 245.00 feet to an iron pipe atland formerly of said Graham;THENCE S. 89 deg. 57’ 29” E. by saidGraham land 664.76 feet to the point ofbeginning.Containing 2.203 acres, more or less.Subject to an easement for pipe line as recit-ed in the Worcester District Registry ofDeeds in Book 2550, Page 27, and Book2548, Page 164, and shown on plan here-inafter referred to.For title see deed recorded in Book 6739,Page 312.Parcel ID Number: which currently has theaddress of 44 Riedell Street, Douglas,Massachusetts 01516 ("Property Address"):

TOGETHER WITH all the improvementsnow or hereafter erected on the property, andall easements, appurtenances, and fixturesnow or hereafter a part of the property. Allreplacements and additions shall also becovered by this Security Instrument. All ofthe foregoing is referred to in this SecurityInstrument as the "Property". . ."

Said premises will be sold subject toand/or with the benefit of any and all restric-tions, easements, improvements, covenants,outstanding tax title, municipal or other pub-lic taxes, assessments, liens or claims in thenature of liens, and existing encumbrancesof record created prior to the mortgage, if anythere be.

Said premises will also be sold subject toall leases and tenancies having priority oversaid mortgage, to tenancies or occupationsby persons on the premises now or at thetime of the said auction which tenancies oroccupations are subject to said mortgage, torights or claims in personal property installedby tenants or former tenants now located onthe premises, and also to all laws and ordi-nances including, but not limited to, all build-ing and zoning laws and ordinances.

THE TERMS OF SALE: FIVE THOU-SAND and 00/100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARSwill be required to be paid by bank or certifiedcheck only by the purchaser at the time andplace of sale, and the balance of the pur-chase price shall be paid by bank or certifiedcheck in or within thirty five (35) days there-after with Attorneys Stanton & Davis, 1000Plain Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts.The successful bidder at the sale of thepremises shall be required to sign aMemorandum of Sale of Real Property ByAuctioneer containing the above terms at theAuction sale.

Other terms, if any, to be announced atthe time and place of the sale.

SIGNED: Deutsche Bank National TrustCompany, as Indenture Trustee, on behalf ofthe holders of the Accredited Mortgage LoanTrust 2006-1 Asset Backed Notes, PresentHolder of Said Mortgage, By: STANTON &DAVIS, As its Attorneys, FROM THEOFFICES OF: Jon S. Davis, Esquire, STAN-TON & DAVIS, 1000 Plain Street, Marshfield,MA 02050, (781) 834-9181(2139-2154-908F /Niejadlik)(03-18-11, 03-25-11, 04-01-11)(266998)March 18, 2011March 25, 2011April 1, 2011


DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURTCIVIL ACTIONNo. 11-0405B

ToChristopher W. Rett and Marie Jo RettAND TO ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO THEBENEFIT OF THE SOLDIERS’ ANDSAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 ASAMENDED: Salem Five Cents SavingsBank, a banking institution with a usual placeof business in Salem, Essex County,Massachusetts claiming to be the holder of amortgage covering property situated on 15Queen of Roses Lane, Unit 109, Uxbridge,Massachusetts given by Christopher W. Rettand Marie Jo Rett to Salem Five MortgageCompany, LLC dated September 21, 2007and recorded in Worcester District Registryof Deeds, Book 41830, Page 340 and nowheld by the Plaintiff by assignment of mort-gage, has filed with said court a Complaintfor authority to foreclose said mortgage in themanner following: by entry on and posses-sion of the premises therein described andby exercise of the power of sale contained insaid mortgage.

If you are entitled to the benefits of theSoldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940as amended, and you object to such foreclo-sure you or your attorney should file a writtenappearance and answer in said court atWorcester in said County on or before theeighteenth day of April next or you may beforever barred from claiming that such fore-closure is invalid under said Act.

Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire,Administrative Justice of said Court, this sev-enth day of March 2011.




Docket No. WO11P0731EAIn the Estate of: Lucille A HeneyLate of: Northbridge, MA 01534

Date of Death: 02/01/2011NOTICE OF PETITION FOR

PROBATE OF WILLTo all persons interested in the above cap-

tioned estate, a petition has been presentedrequesting that a document purporting to bethe last will of said decedent be proved andallowed, and that Lucille M Healey ofNorthbridge, MA be appointed executor/trix,named in the will to serve Without Surety.





March 18, 2011

COMMONWEALTH OFMASSACHUSETTS

LAND COURTDEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

(SEAL) Case No. 10 MISC 441987To: Richard E. Jordan

Scott R. Jordanand to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.CitiMortgage, Inc. claiming to be the holder ofMortgage covering real property inWhitinsville (Northbridge), numbered UnitNo. C, in the DeVille Condominiums, 17 DStreet a/k/a 13-23 D Street given by RichardE. Jordan to CitiMortgage, Inc., dated May 4,2005, and recorded at Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds inBook 36265, Page 211, has filed with saidcourt a complaint for authority to foreclosesaid mortgage in the manner following: byentry and possession and exercise of powerof sale. If you are entitled to the benefits ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and youobject to such foreclosure you or your attor-ney should file a written appearance andanswer in said court at Boston on or beforethe 18th day of April, 2011 or you may be for-ever barred from claiming that such foreclo-sure is invalid under said act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER ChiefJustice of said Court this 4th day of March,2011.Attest:

Deborah J. PattersonRecorder

(10-003169 )(Jordan)(03-18-11)(267274)March 18, 2011


DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURTCIVIL ACTIONNo. 11-0439B

ToRuth E. Vecchione of Uxbridge, WorcesterCounty, in said Commonwealth; AND TO ALLPERSONS ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OFTHE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVILRELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED:UniBank For Savings, a banking institutionwith a usual place of business in Whitinsville,Worcester County, Massachusetts; claimingto be the holder of a mortgage covering prop-erty situated on Henry Street, being num-bered 1 on said Street, in Uxbridge; given byRuth E. Vecchione to UniBank For Savings,dated September 5, 2003 and recorded inWorcester District Registry of Deeds, Book31538, Page 115, has filed with said court aComplaint for authority to foreclose saidmortgage in the manner following: by entryon and possession of the premises thereindescribed and by exercise of the power ofsale contained in said mortgage.

If you are entitled to the benefits of theSoldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940as amended, and you object to such foreclo-sure you or your attorney should file a writtenappearance and answer in said court atWorcester in said County on or before thetwentieth day of April next or you may be for-ever barred from claiming that such foreclo-sure is invalid under said Act.

Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire,Administrative Justice of said Court, thisninth day of March 2011.




LEGALS



By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Raymond Tedford, Helen Tedfordto Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc. as nominee for Drew MortgageAssociates, Inc. dated April 24, 2006, record-ed with the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 38817,Page 186 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 12:00 PM on April 8,2011, on the mortgaged premises. The entiremortgaged premises, all and singular, thepremises as described in said mortgage:

Property Address: 53 Stone SchoolRoad, Sutton, Massachusetts 01590 Theland in Sutton, Worcester County,Massachusetts, on the easterly side of StoneSchool Road a/k/a Old Stone Road, shownas Lot H on a plan entitled "Plan to ShowDivision of Property in Sutton, Mass., ownedby Flora A. Dudley" Scale 1" = 60', datedMarch 10, 1969, drawn by Kenneth Shaw,Sutton, Massachusetts, recorded with theWorcester District Registry of Deeds, PlanBook 331, Plan 5, and bounded anddescribed as follows: Beginning at an ironpipe set in the ground on the easterly side ofStone School Road (a/k/a Old Stone Road)at the southwesterly corner of the hereindescribed premises and at the northwesterlycorner of Lot J as shown on said plan;Thence North 1 degree 33' 30' east by saidOld Stone Road, 175.00 feet to an iron pipeat Lot G; Thence South 88 degrees 26' 30"east by said Lot G, a distance of 286.81 feetto an iron pipe at land now or formerly ofFlora Dudley; Thence South 2 degrees 09'00" west by said Dudley land, 175.01 feet toan iron pipe at Lot J; Thence North 88degrees 26' 30" west by said Lot J, 285.00feet to the point of beginning. Containing50,033 square feet of land, more or less,according to said plan; Subject To the follow-ing restrictions: 1. no sand, gravel or loamshall be sold from the premises 2. the prem-ises shall be maintained strictly for residentialpurposes, 3. the premises are subject to anyrights that may have been granted to theWorcester County Electric Co. or its sub-sidiaries or successors. Being the samepremises conveyed to the Mortgagors byDeed dated April 7, 2006 and recorded withthe Worcester District Registry of Deeds priorhereto at Book 38817, Page 184.

Subject to and with the benefit of ease-ments, reservation, restrictions, and taking ofrecord, if any, insofar as the same are now inforce and applicable.

In the event of any typographical errorset forth herein in the legal description of the

premises, the description as set forth andcontained in the mortgage shall control byreference.

This property has the address of 53Stone School Road, Sutton, MA, 01590.

Together with all the improvements nowor hereafter erected on the property and alleasements, rights, appurtenances, rents,royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and prof-its, water rights and stock and all fixtures nowor hereafter a part of the property. Allreplacements and additions shall also becovered by this sale.

Terms of Sale: Said premises will besold subject to any and all unpaid taxes andassessments, tax sales, tax titles and othermunicipal liens and water or sewer liens andState or County transfer fees, if any thereare, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified checkwill be required to be paid by the purchaserat the time and place of the sale as a depositand the balance in cashier's or certifiedcheck will be due in thirty (30) days, at theoffices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC,100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly,MA 01915, time being of the essence.

The Mortgagee reserves the right topostpone the sale to a later date by publicproclamation at the time and date appointedfor the sale and to further postpone at anyadjourned sale-date by public proclamationat the time and date appointed for theadjourned sale date.

The premises is to be sold subject to andwith the benefit of all easements, restrictions,leases, tenancies, and rights of possession,building and zoning laws, encumbrances,condominium liens, if any and all other claimin the nature of liens, if any there be.

In the event that the successful bidder atthe foreclosure sale shall default in purchas-ing the within described property accordingto the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or theterms of the Memorandum of Sale executedat the time of foreclosure, the Mortgageereserves the right to sell the property by fore-closure deed to the second highest bidder,providing that said second highest biddershall deposit with the Mortgagee's attorneys,DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA L.L.C.,100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly,Massachusetts, 01915, the amount of therequired deposit as set forth herein withinthree (3) business days after written notice ofthe default of the previous highest bidder andtitle shall be conveyed to the said secondhighest bidder within thirty (30) days of saidwritten notice.

If the second highest bidder declines topurchase the within described property, theMortgagee reserves the right to purchase thewithin described property at the amount bidby the second highest bidder.

The foreclosure deed and the considera-tion paid by the successful bidder shall beheld in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, &

LONGORIA L.L.C., (hereinafter called the"Escrow Agent") until the deed shall bereleased from escrow to the successful bid-der at the same time as the consideration isreleased to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) daysafter the date of sale, whereupon all obliga-tions of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed tohave been properly fulfilled and the EscrowAgent shall be discharged.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.Dated: March 7, 2011, New York CommunityBank, By: Reneau Longoria. Esq., DOONAN,GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA01915, 978-921-2670, www.dgandl.com(1472.01 )(Tedford)(03-18-11, 03-25-11, 04-01-11)(266959)March 18, 2011March 25, 2011April 1, 2011

NORTHBRIDGEZONING BOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L.Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chapter 173,Section 47 of the Northbridge Zoning By-laws, the Northbridge Zoning Board ofAppeals will hold a public hearing onThursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:20 P.M. at theNorthbridge Town Hall, 7 Main Street,Whitinsville, MA on the application of E.Osterman Inc., 998 Church Street,Northbridge, MA for a Special Permit pur-suant to Article V, Section 173-18 D. (2) of theTown of Northbridge Zoning By-laws,Floodplain District Use Regulations, in orderto allow the expansion of a propane gas facil-ity.

The property is located at 998 ChurchStreet, shown on Assessor’s Map 28 asParcel 46, consisting of 2.21 acres.The prop-erty is located in an Industrial-1 zoning dis-trict and is owned by E. Osterman Inc.

The purpose of this hearing is to providean opportunity for public comment. Anyonewishing to be heard regarding this mattershould attend said meeting at the time andplace designated. A copy of the petition isavailable for review at the office of the TownClerk and Zoning Board of Appeals Officeand may be reviewed during normal businesshours.

Thomas Hansson, ChairmanNorthbridge Zoning Board of Appeals

March 18, 2011March 25, 2011



Docket No. WO11P0672EAIn the Estate of: Faye Rosenblum

Late of: Blackstone, MA 01504Date of Death: 09/17/2007

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR

PROBATE OF WILLTo all persons interested in the above cap-

tioned estate, a petition has been presentedrequesting that a document purporting to bethe last will of said decedent be proved andallowed, and that Allen M Rosenblum ofBlackstone, MA be appointed executor/trix,named in the will to serve Without Surety.





March 18, 2011

COMMONWEALTH OFMASSACHUSETTS

LAND COURTDEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

(SEAL) Case No. 10 MISC 441838To: June E. Rocha and to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. WellsFargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for BSSP TrustSeries 2007-EMX1 claiming to be the holderof a mortgage covering real property inNorthbridge numbered 1912 Hill Street givenby: June E. Rocha to Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc., as nominee forMortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc., datedNovember 2, 2006, and recorded in theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds in Book 40107, Page 169,and now held by Plaintiff by assignment.Has/have filed with said court a complaint forauthority to foreclose said mortgage in themanner following: by entry and possession ofand exercise of power of sale. If you are enti-tled to the benefits of the ServicemembersCivil Relief Act and you object to such fore-closure you or your attorney should file awritten appearance and answer in said courtat Boston on or before the 18th day of April,2011 or you may be forever barred fromclaiming that such foreclosure is invalidunder said act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, ChiefJustice of said Court this 2nd day of March,2011.Attest:

Deborah J. PattersonRecorder

(7410.08 /Rocha)(03-18-11)(267425)March 18, 2011


LEGALSLEGALS continued from page 10

Third Annual Icon Classic at River Bend FarmUxbridge — The third annual Icon

Classic was held at River BendFarm on Saturday, Feb. 26 andSunday, Feb. 27.

On Saturday, the professionalcompetition got under way with apreliminary round naming the eightfinalists. Sunday was kicked offwith an open-skate and demo, fol-lowed by an amateur competition.The pro finals marked the excitingconclusion of the two-day event.

Matt Plays, co-owner of Iconremarked, “If we can givesnowskaters a place to skate andshow their full potential, there’s nodoubt in my mind that they’llimpress. At this year’s Icon Classic,we did just that.”

Icon provided a fleet of demosnowskates to over a dozen skatersduring the open skate on Sunday.Eleven guests entered the amateur

competition, which was open toskaters of all ages. The winners ofthe amateur competition wereCorey Prescott, of Bedford in firstplace; Nick Lajoie, of Concord, N.H.,in second place; and Alex Barker, ofFairfield, Conn., in third place.

The final eight in the professionaldivision competed in a tense, head-to-head bracketed format. The win-ners of the pro finals were PhilSmage, of Elkhorn, Wis., in firstplace; Josh Oakes also of Elkhorn,Wis., in second place; and MatthewPlays, of Uxbridge, in third place.

Phil Smage’s signature kickflipbackside 5050s kept him on top inthis year’s competition. Josh Oakesremained consistent throughout,notably landing a frontside over-crook on the stairset’s handrail. NeilBerg, of Escanaba, Mich., landed ahardflip off the kicker, drawing the

loudest cheers of the day, anddemonstrating the high level of skillpresent at this year’s Icon Classic.

Snowskaters came fromWisconsin, Connecticut, NewHampshire, Montana, Colorado,Canada, Minnesota, Michigan,Rhode Island and all overMassachusetts for this event. TheIcon Classic was sponsored bymajor sponsor, Xtremegrip, as wellas supporting sponsors, Porta-Brace, Honest Tea, XS energydrinks, and Snow-at-Home.

Icon Snowskates is located at 115South Main Street, Uxbridge, wheresnowskates are handcrafted, andavailable for purchase.

Stephen and Matt Plays, co-own-ers of Icon Snowskates, describetheir boards as “skateboards for thesnow.”

Designs for next year’s line of

snowskates are nearly complete, asis the team video, a two-year projectthat will premiere in the fall.

For more information on IconSnowskates, call (508) 799-0305 or goto www.iconsnowskates.com.

Crimson Aquatics Swim TeamNORTHBRIDGE — Crimson Aquatics,

Blackstone Valley’s finest swim team and oneof New England’s premier swim clubs, will beholding swim team tryouts for the upcoming2011 long course season. The season runs fromApril through the middle of July.

Crimson is a competitive swim team that isa member of United States Swimming andNew England Swimming. Crimson offers pro-grams for all ages and abilities. There are sixdifferent levels within our program from thenovice to the national level.

Tryouts will be offered Sunday, April 3rdfrom 8:30-9:30 am in the competition pool atthe Whitin Community Center. For moreinformation, please call Head Coach CarlCederquist at 508-813-7211 or email [email protected].

Crimson trains and develops competitiveswimmers. The goal of the team is to provideage appropriate, quality training for swim-mers and produce outstanding young menand women that realize their full swimmingand personal potential. The training programencourages young people to develop the char-acter and self-discipline necessary to succeednot only in swimming, but also in life. Practice

sessions emphasize stroke technique alongwith endurance and strength training. Allcoaches are certified, caring professionalswith many years of experience in teachingcompetitive swimming to children.

Douglas Democrats To EndorseLocal Candidates

DOUGLAS — Registered Democrats inDouglas will hold a caucus at the MunicipalCenter, 29 Depot Street in Douglas, onWednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the ResourceRoom to place candidates on the ballot for thetown’s election on Tuesday, May 10.

The caucus is open to all registeredDemocrats in Douglas, and the DemocraticTown Committee welcomes all participants.Positions open for the election are on theBoard of Selectman, School Committee,Board of Assessors, Moses Wallis Devise,Library Board of Trustees, CemeteryCommission, Water/Sewer Commission,Recreation Commission (two seats), PlanningBoard and Housing Authority.

Any Democrats interested in runningshould contact Democratic Town Committee

Chairman Lisa Mosczynski at 508-341-4876.

UniBank Blackstone River ValleyGreenway Challenge Seeks 2011Charitable Recipient

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The UniBankBlackstone River Valley Greenway ChallengeSteering Committee is seeking a BlackstoneValley non-profit organization to be theCharitable Recipient of the 2011 GreenwayChallenge.

School Groups and clubs holding a 501c3 sta-tus are also considered as non-profit organiza-tions. The mission of the non-profit organiza-tion must be similar to that of the UniBankBlackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge,which includes promoting the recreationalopportunities in the Blackstone River ValleyNational Heritage Corridor, supporting the2015 Swimmable-Fishable clean water cam-paign as well as clean-up and maintenance ofgreenways, hiking and biking trails, wild lifeprojects, environmental education and devel-opment of waterway access.

Last year, the Greenway Challenge Steering

Committee presented a check for $2,500 to theBlackstone River Watershed Council/Friendsof the Blackstone.

If you think your organization could benefitfrom a contribution from this year’sGreenway Challenge and if your organizationis able to host a transition site on the day ofthe event, send a letter of no more than twopages outlining your mission and how yourorganization would use the funds.

A representative from your organizationshould be prepared to be involved in the pre-planning of the event by attending the month-ly Logistics Committee meetings, twoCaptains’ Meetings and the Friday NightFestivities in September. The representativemust also be prepared to discuss your transi-tion site and answer participants’ questionsregarding the course, coordinate your organi-zation’s commitment as a transition site andhost on the day of the event.

Please include your organization’s nameand the contact person’s name, address, andday-time phone numbers, website URL, alongwith your e-mail address to Barbara Dixon,Greenway Challenge, One Depot Square,Woonsocket, RI 02895 by May 1, 2011.

For further information, Barbara may bereached at (401) 762-0250 ext. 30.

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* Bargain Box rate does not apply to Pets,Businesses, Real Estate Or Rentals Of Any Kind

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(10) WoodenShutters15” x 59.5”

Triple TrackStorm Windows

(5) 28” x 54”(6) 28” x 50”

(1) 25.5” x 34.5”

(11) Old WoodenWindows With Glass

508-987-3796508-612-2623

(2) 350 ChevyMarine 400HPRace Motors

With Aluminum IntakeManifolds And Holly

Carburetors. Good For Either Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine

$1500 For The PairCall 508-259-8805

(2)25 Ft. &(2)18 FootParking LotLight Postsw/Double Lamps

New $1200508-764-8330

(6) HEPA Filters1/3HP, 120V

2x4 Area OutputFloor Or Wall-Mount

Great For Woodworking Area.

Cost New $1000Sell For $125 Each OBO

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

1 Pair A/RBookshelf Speakers

$125508-764-1439

1 Qt. StanleyThermos

Brand New$16

Emerson MicrowaveSmall, Runs Great

$20Full-Size Sofabed

Black$150

12-Cup Mr. CoffeeRuns Great

$10Slipcover For LoveseatSand/Suede, Never Used

$12Slipcover For Sofa

Sand/Suede, Never Used$15

Computer DeskIn Great Shape

$40

(2)Small Pet CarriersBrand New, Still In Packages

$7/Carrier

(2)SuitcasesCarry-On With Strap

$12Bigger Carry-On

With Wheels$18

Conair Foot Massage$20

508-410-6017

Antique Singer SewingMachine

$50508-461-9097

010 FOR SALE

Paying TopDollar

For Silver Coins,Silver Dollars,Gold Coins,

Paper Money.Banks Recommend Us!

We Travel To You!FREE Honest Appraisals

We Operate By The Golden Rule!

L&L CoinCall Tom

508-450-1282_________________

MEET US ATSouthbridge

Savings BankRoute 20, N. Oxford

Friday 3/182pm-5:30pmAppointmentSuggested!

18 Foot Fiberglass Boat

21 Foot Cabin BoatAluminum Toolbox

For Pickup TruckFiberglass Cap

For TruckCultivatorWith MotorBand SawOn Stand

NEW LawnmowerFishing Rods

With Reels508-278-2684

18-Foot Poolw/Locking Steps

$800 OBO508-473-6350

1930’s AntiqueHand-Painted

DecorativeWashtubAsking $175

508-765-0342

2 GrayishBucket Seats

Fit In 1999 Plymouth MinivanExcellent Condition

$70 EachOr Both For $100

508-885-3136860-888-5207

2 PianosBoth In Excellent Condition

Price Includes Tuning & Move To 1st Floor Location

In Worcester County.Please Call

508-885-3705

010 FOR SALE

2005 HusqvarnaGTH2548

Garden TractorWith Koeler 25HP V-Twin Command Commercial

Engine. Less Than 100 Hours Use. 48” Deck, Newly

Serviced. IncludesCraftsman Dump Trailer.

List $3295Asking $2000860-774-1261

2500Sports Cards

Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,

Basketball, And More!$50

508-864-9223

3-Wheel Electric Handicap Scooter

Has New Batteries,Lightweight, Great ForFoxwoods Or Travel.

$500508-987-6395

4 Winter Snow Tires

215-70R-15Mounted & Balanced On

Steel Wheels.Used Only One Season!

Asking $85 Each508-234-7930

42” WideMitsubishi TVMedallion HD 1080pNot Wall Mounted,

With Speaker.Good Condition.

Asking $500508-248-9248

454 350HPMarine EngineComplete & Running.

Includes Alternator, Power Steering Pump, Raw Water

Pump, Etc.$3500

Call 508-259-8805

80-Gallon RuudElectric Water

Heater3 Years Old.

Excellent Condition$400

508-341-6669

9’ FisherHeavy Duty

Highway PlowWith Blade

Set up for backhoe or truck$550

Used 15” Monitor$15

Call (508)461-9097

Above GroundSwimming Pool

15’x30’Pool Pump & Filter,

AquaBug Pool Vacuum,Solar Cover, And In-Pool

Ladder Included.Asking $1100508-234-4310

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

AC & DC WELDER 180-140$250.00

Electric Wood Splitter6-ton Mod$300.00

Irish Parlor Heater 14”, Wood, Air Tight,

Blue Met.$300.00

Call Joe at 1-508-278-3211

Antique CrawfordParlor Stove

Square Model,Dated 1919.

When Refurbished,Sells For $3800Asking $1400

(Un-Refurbished)508-873-7348508-476-7250

Antique Victorian8pc. Black Marble

FireplaceMantle Surround

Good ConditionBest Offer For Both

Leave Message860-923-2987

AntiquesExcellent ConditionAntique Stepback Kitchen Cabinet. Lots Of Storage

With Work Surface.48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H

$575Antique French Provincial

China CabinetGlass Doors, Underneath

Storage.47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H

$375508-765-6067

Offers Welcome

ARCTICWEARSnowmobile Thinsulate Jacket, Liner, Bibpants.

Women’s Medium.“Like New”$175 OBO

BOSSCAT HelmetWith Fog-Reducing 3-Way

Vapor Control System.Unisex Small.

$150 OBO508-783-3825

BaldwinSpinnet Piano

Light Brown Color$500

508-885-4320

Beautiful Antique Hutch

Purchased AtBrimfield Flea Market.

Paid $950Asking $500Please Call

508-764-6825

Beautiful LargeVintage 50’sBedroom Set

$500

Electric Recliner$150

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

All In Excellent Condition.508-885-3717

Coffee TableWith Matching End Tables

$40413-245-1241

Biolet Composting Toilet

Great For Cabins!$600

Whole-House Ventilator$25

(3) Antique Wood Windows$75 Each

Small Shutters$4 Each

413-245-7388

Boys Bedset2 Solid Maple Bureaus,

1 Desk With HutchBook Case

Sears Organ$100

Curio Cabinet$300

Dining Room SetTable, 4 Chairs,Hutch & Server

$300Twin MattressSet And Frame

$50Sectional

Rust$100

Mirrored Coffee Table$40

Wood Office Desk And Chair$200

508-987-2502

Brand New14” Chrome

Knock-Off RimsWith New Radial Tires!

$125 EACH(Set Of 4 Available)

508-885-1071

Brand New JukiCommercial

Sewing MachineWalking Foot, Table, Motor,

All Accessories.Beautiful Machine.

Paid $1600Will Sell For $1000 OBO

Only Used Once508-341-6941

Brunarhans12-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

Bunkbed SetAll Wood. Very Good

Condition. Separates Into 2 Twin Beds. UnderbedStorage Drawer AndMattresses Included.

Paid Over $1000 For SetAsking $400

Call 508-887-2651

CamerasSeveral 35MM Cameras

Cannons & Pentex.Also:

8MM Movie CamerasTripods

Lots Of Extras!$300 For The Lot

Call After 4pm508-987-5515

Cedar RockerIn Excellent Condition.

Asking $80Call 508-756-2607

010 FOR SALE

Carpet/TileTools

Floor Roller(75lbs)Laminate Kit

Small WetsawUndercut Saw

Small Electric WelderCall For Prices508-579-4392

ChildcraftSleigh Crib

$200

Antique Oak China Closet (1940’s)

Asking $300

Cradle BedFor Infant

$300

508-234-2631

Coin-OperatedFoosBall Table

$100Or Best Offer860-774-8008

COINSState QuartersStill In Bank Rolls!

Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’774-232-0407

Coleman ElectricGenerator5000W, 10HP

$425

Stihl ChainsawMS290, 20”

X-Chain.$325

Craftsman AirCompressor

5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras.$150

Reddy Air HeaterKerosene, 65k BTU

$40

Traveling Sprinkler$20

Spray Doc3 Gallon

$10586-419-1040

ColemanPowermate

5000W Generator110V/220V, 20A.Well Maintained.

10HP Briggs & StrattonEngine. Recent New

Magneto.Runs Well. Used For

Power Outages.$450 FIRM

508-320-0133

CommercialCentral Air

Conditioning UnitCools 10,000 Sq.Ft.

$500

(4)Antique Leather Chairs$25 Each

(2)Antique Pub TablesWith Cast Iron Bases

$25 Each

Baby Bed$20

All Best Offer860-774-8008

010 FOR SALE

Commercial Equipment

Slush Puppy Machine,Upright Freezer (2 Door),

2-Door Soda Cooler,Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, Donut Machine, Counters.

Each piece for $150.00All Must Go ASAP!

508-278-7522

CommercialShowcase

6’Wx2’D, 82” High$250

413-245-1241

Computer DeskCorner Style

Natural Maple Finish36.5”Hx54.75”Wx53”D

$175 FIRM

ChairCaresoft Upholstery,Looks Like Leather.

$65 FIRM508-867-9786

Computer/TVArmoire

$75

Circa-1955Stereo Console

$50MAKE AN OFFER!

508-347-3193

ContemporaryLamps

Twin BedframeCoffee Table

All In Great Condition508-987-2502

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

CouchNavy Blue Leather

$1000 OBO774-230-6152

Custom-MadeWrought Iron

Pot Rack18 Inch Diameter.

$90Wrought IronSingle-Panel

Fireplace Screen31” x 39”

$70

Andirons$25

508-347-9016

Desk$70

Solid Wood, Glass& Wood Top 42” x 76”,

Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers508-987-9211

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

010 FOR SALE

Diamond RingGents 14K Yellow & White

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

All Fine Brilliance26 Year Old Appraisal Was

$5560Will Sell For Same Now!

774-232-0407

Dining RoomTable

Solid Wood, 8 Chairs,2 Leafs.

$750 OBOAir Compressor & Tools

$300 OBO

508-885-0159

DoorsSoild Wood Interior

(1) 78”x18”$15

(1) 78”x30”Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad Wood Core 32” x81” With

65” x 17” Glass Panel$30

Windows(4) Double-Pane Sunroom

Tinted, 47” x 31”

508-949-7608

Drawtite Trailer Hitch

Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. Great Shape, Rarely Used.

BEST OFFER508-868-1619

Pictures EmailedOn Request

(See www.drawtite.comModel #75079 For Details)

Dresser, Chest& Nightstand

Wrought-Iron SunroomFurniture

(Sofa/Chair/Ottoman)

Wrought-Iron Glass-TopTable w/6 Chairs

Wooden Dinette Setw/6 Chairs

Country-StyleDining Room Hutch

Side TablesAnd Much More

All In Excellent Condition508-764-8441508-344-2675

ElectricDentist’s ChairFull Lift & Tilt. Would

Make A Great Tattoo Chair.$250 OBO

508-987-6395

Electric RascalWheelchair

Large, Never Been Used.$1500

Old Tavern TableOver 100 Years Old!

$400

Slant-Top DeskOver 100 Years OldIn Perfect Condition

$300508-764-8801

Junior Wooden Loft Bed

With Desk And Dresser.Paid $700

Will Take $350 OBOMattress Not Included.

860-608-3402


010 FOR SALE

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

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)

EntertainmentCenter

To Fit 62” TVPerfect Condition

Cherry Finish,Lots Of Storage.

107” Wide, 23” Deep,84” High

Matching Pieces Available$1500

860-928-9626After 5PM

Farmer’s Hutch$200

Call 508-943-3711After 6pm

Fish Tanks75 Gallon

Complete Setups, Including Wood Cabinet Stands,

Canister Filters For Salt Or Fresh Water, Heaters,

Pumps, Lights & Extras.$500 FIRM

Call 508-949-7040

FOR SALE--Window guards: $15.00

--Reddy heater: $65.00--Metal trunk: $50.00--Wood trunk: $30.00--7 pairs skiis: $35.00--Ultra ramp: $40.00

--New Littlest Gund bears: 1/2 price

413-245-7388

FOR SALEA Houseload Of Collections

Need New HomesCat’s Meow (100+ Pieces)

Costume JewelryStamp Bears

Rabbits, SnowmenAnd Other Stuffed Animals

Stationery AndPhoto Albums

Beatrix Potter BooksMisc. Kitchenware

Ceramics & Other DecorHoliday Ornaments

An Old Piano (Needs Fixing)And About A Zillion

Knick-Knacks,Just For Starters

Call 508-764-8042Or Email

[email protected]

Ford GrillFits 82-86 F-150

$20

Pine Coffee Table$40

CD/DVD CabinetHolds 100 Or More

$25413-262-9990

Full-LengthMahogany Female

Mink Fur CoatSize 16, Good Condition

$1600860-935-0355

Heavy ColonialTable

Trestle BaseSolid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3”

Captain’s ChairMate’s Chair

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

ALL $250508-683-6386

Hegner 19 Inch Scroll Saw

With Stand$400 FIRM

Call 508-987-5515After 4pm

Hewlett PackardDeskJet 970 CSE

Color PrinterWith Automatic Duplicating

$30508-764-9309

010 FOR SALE

HOT WATERHEATERS

Natural GasBrand New!

40, 50, & 80 GallonsLarge Selection!$150 And Up.Call Keith

508-524-9328

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

Invacare ProntoM51 Power

Indoor/OutdoorPower

WheelchairSure Step Technology

That AutomaticallyAdjust To Keep All Six

Wheels On The GroundAt All Times. High-Back

Van Seat, Deep BluePearl Base. The

Cadillac Of PowerWheelchairs.MSRP $3500

Selling For $2000 FIRM

508-410-1784Webster, MA

JetWoodworking

Machines3 HP Shaper With Power Feeder & Mobile Base.

$10508” Jointer With Mobile Base

$525Excellent Condition

860-928-4382

JukeboxFor Sale

1951 Rowe AMIModel “D” 40

Excellent Condition.Converted To Play 45’s.

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

Real Solid Wood.$2000

774-200-0501

Kawai OrganWith All Instruments.

Books, Lamp & Headphones Included.

Asking $1500508-347-3380

KenmoreElectric Range

Almond Finish,Black Glass Door.

Self Cleaning Oven.Excellent Condition.

$150 OBO508-654-5247

Kimball Spinnet Piano

Solid Wood.Excellent Condition,

Needs Tuning.Appraised At $2500

Will Sell$800 FIRM

508-892-9103

Kitchen CraftCookwareBasic SetSells For $1495At Home Show

$800Harvey Classic

Rolling WindowsWith Screens

59”x52”$200 Each/$300 Both

Cargo Trailer AxleWith Tires

$300

2002 Suzuki 650 SavageUnder 500 Original Miles

$3200

508-476-7382

Ladies Fur CoatsNew & Refurbished

Great Prices.With The Look Of New,

And Not The Price.Mink, Raccoon, Fox,Shearling, Coyote,

And More!Long & Short508-885-8940

Leave Message

Laine Couch& Chair

Floral Print On BeigeBackground.

Very Good Condition.$300

60” E.R. BuckRock Maple Dining

Room HutchExcellent Condition.

Paid $1200.Sell For $700

Call 508-476-2056

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

010 FOR SALE

Large Doghouse$50

Coffee Table$35

End Table$40

Antique Mirror$40

Old Trunks$30 Each

Student’s Desk & Chair$45

774-452-3514

LARGE FRANKLIN STOVE

Reconditioned, new paint, gaskets and fire brick.

Will help load. $250.00

Call Lou at 508-341-6941

Large Jointer$175

Heavy-Duty Motor Lift$225

Antique Cast-IronCoal Stove

$2001929 Chevy Engine

$275Generac Generator

$250Radial Arm Saw

$125Band Saw

$150Call 508-752-8569

After 6PM

Large Oak &Glass Hutch

Lighted Interior, StorageUnderneath, Silverware

Drawer$600

Oak Twin BedWith Storage Underneath

$100

PrimitivePottery Hutch

Black$100

All Very Good Condition508-735-9703

Lexmark Printer$50 OBO

Call508-892-1679

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

LIVINGROOM SETCouch, Chair, and Loveseat

Mauve and Teal BlueColonial Print on Light Tan

Background. Asking $800

508-476-7096

MAPLE DINING ROOM SET.

Owned by 92-year-old woman.

Six chairs, table, copper-lined dry sink and hutch.

$300.00.Very good condiiton.Call 508-397-3008

Maytag Washer2 Years OldGE Dryer

Both For $350

2 New Cherry Endtables$100 Each

Cedar Chest$50

32” Color TV$50

4 Lamps & Shades$10 Each

508-949-8851

Miscellaneous Items

Head Skis,Bindings & Poles

Never Used!$150

Pioneer & TechnicsStereo Components

Best Offer

Call 508-949-7040

Mitsubishi 65” Projection TV

With Oak EntertainmentCenter

$400 OBO401-742-4187

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

Mountain BikeTimberline GT

Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals (But Have Regular). Great Condition, Very Little Use.

$300Call Chris

508-798-3560

Player PianoExcellent Condition150 Rolls Go With It

$850508-234-9020

010 FOR SALE

MOVING SALEEverything Must Go

Antique Bureau,Unique Floor Clock,

Roll-Top Desk,Tools & More!

Location:203 Center Depot Road

Charlton, MAOpen 9am-4pm

Every Day

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Saddles$100 Each

Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc.Blessings Farm

50 H Foote RoadCharlton

508-248-1411

New SlidingScreen Doors

$20 Each

New Sinks$20 Each

New Radiator Heaters$20 Each

413-245-9266

NordicTrac$50

4-Foot Steel ShelvesVery Heavy Duty

$50413-245-7388

Old-FashionedCherry Wood

Sewing MachineTable

With Drawers$200 OBO

Set Of 2 Bureaus1 With Mirror, One Without.

$250 OBO

Beige Couchw/2 Chairs, Ottoman.

$600 OBO508-943-1428774-242-7515

Pellet StoveEnviro EF2Free-StandingTwo Years Old,

Used One Season.Originally $2400Asking $1500

774-200-0558

PINE BUREAU SETNight stand with mirror

Good conditionAsking $200

Cherry HutchHenedon Brand

From North Carolina$2000 Brand New

Asking $600774-452-1668

POOL TABLES7 Foot8 Foot9 Foot

$900 EachDelivery Available

413-245-7480

ReclinerEconomy Power Lift

& Recline2-3 Positions. Very Gently

Used. Medium Blue.Paid $1200Asking $800

508-867-6168

Refinished ChairsNatural Or Painted Finish,

Some Decorated.Very Reasonable!

508-764-4493

SERIOUSBUYERS &

COLLECTORSAll Kinds Of Collectibles!

May Be SeenBy Appointment.

Call 508-765-0812Ask For GloriaShed Door

Interior Bi-Fold DoorsSome Lumber

MORE!$15 Each

508-248-1951

Shoprider Scooter$1000

Practically New!

Men’s SuitSize 42 Regular, Black, New!

$100Other Items

Dishes, Small AppliancesAnd More

Call After 4pm860-935-0112

SINGER SEWING MACHINE

Model 401 Slant-O-MaticIn cabinet with attachments

$300Call 413-544-1168

Ski BootsGirl’s LangeBen-5, Size 6

Boy’s DalbelloMenace-4, Size 9Asking $75 Each

Girl’sSnowboard Boots

Roxy, Size 7Asking $40

508-885-4342774-272-2085

Small AntiqueCabinetw/Lock & Key

$60Antique Yard

Tractor Cultivator$100

508-248-6783

010 FOR SALE

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

Solid Ash NicholsAnd Stone Co.Dining Table

(41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs,Six Chairs And Hutch!

Perfect Condition!$1800Also:

Lenox China AndPfaltzgraff

Christmas Dishes508-943-1117

Solid OakL-Desk & Hutch

$1995Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, Integrated Surge Supressor Power Unit, Storage Curios, Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp)

Top Drawbridge SlidesForward And Illuminated

Desktop.68”Wx81”Dx72”H(Includes Left-L)

One Owner/1yr Old/MINTOriginally $2400508-765-1231

Square FootConcrete

Footing FormsSF32 - $45 Each

Wheelbarrow$20

(5) Steel Lally Columns$200

(8) Antique Milk Cans$110

Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer$70

413-245-7388

St. Joseph’sBasilica Books“Our Gift Our Legacy:“Our First 100 Years”

Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Slight Damage

Antique Beige Kitchen Range

By White Warner

508-943-4565

StereoCredenza Cabinet

With RadioIn Good ConditionCall 10am-7pm508-885-6831

Storm Door30” x 80”

Never Used. With All Parts. Paid $108

Sell For $59

ALSO:Metal Door

With 15 Glass Lites,Left Or Right Hang.

$40Call Richard

508-885-9046

Sylvania Record Player

Exponent 4/40, Solid State, On Original Stand.1960’s or 1970’s,

Very Retro!$125 OBO

Victrola 1904-1906Victor Talking Machine

Electrified, With Accessories.$200 OBO

508-885-3124

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

WeddingRing Set

14c GoldBeautiful DiamondSetting, Size 7 1/2.

$700

Antique AmethystRing

Appx. 110 Years OldLarge Square Lavender Stone, Beautiful Filigree

Setting. Size 8.$300

508-234-4137

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

010 FOR SALE

TThheeBBooookk BBeeaarrBBooookkss!! BBooookkss!! BBooookkss!!We have 100,000 lively

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

TOOLSTOOLSTOOLS

Lots Of Tools For SaleCraftsman And Other Brands.

Call For More Details508-248-6375

Trac VacModel 662, 3-Point Hitch. Dual 44-Gallon Containers, 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton

Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch Exhaust. For Massey

Ferguson, Will Fit Others.Paid $2100, Used Twice

508-892-1412

Trestle-StyleLibrary Table

Antique, 72”x32”Wide Boards.

Asking $175Also

Antique Victor Victrola,1850’s Melodeon Organ,

And More508-248-1951

Troy-BiltSnow Blower10.5HP, 30” Wide.

Dual Stage, Polar Blast,Electric Start, Touch &

Turn, 6 Forward, 2Reverse, One-Hand

Operation.$1000

508-667-9249

TT Custom FitCar Cover

For 2002 RoadsterConvertible (Will Fit

Other Years)$90

Excellent Condition.Original Cost $260

Roberts Reel-To-ReelTape Player/Recorder

Best Offer

508-764-9309

Washer & DryerWhite, Used.

$250508-333-8090

Wheel HorseLawn Tractor

Model 257H, With 37”Mower Deck. Hydrostatic

Transmission Not Working. Excellent 17HP Kawasaki

Engine And Body.$325 OBO

508-476-5007

WHIRLPOOLGLASS-TOP

ELECTRIC RANGE$275

Frigidaire Top-Mount Refrigerator

$225Emerson Microwave

$25All White, Good Condition.

Call 508-801-6367

Wood-Burning Fireplace

Insert StoveOnly Used One Month

Paid $1100Asking $900 OBO

508-667-9916

Yard Tractor TiresOn Wheels. Directional Tires

23”x8.5”x12”$100

508-248-6783

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

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

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

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

Or Mail To:PO Box 979

Charlton City, MA 01508God Bless

107 MISC. FREE

Free Fishing Boat30 Foot 1972 SilvertonFiberglass. No Motor.Exterior In Very Good

Condition.No Trailer.

508-461-9097

107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

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

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

FREEYou PickupLarge 12’x15’ BeigeOriental Design Rug.

Ideal For Living Room OrFamily Room.

Good Condition.Call Dee

508-347-3205

HammondOrgan

L-212 w/Bench #C135827Rythym II; Pedals, Drawbars

And Rythym TabsFREE TO GOOD HOME!

860-774-9420

110 NOVENASTHANK YOU, ST. JUDE

For Answered PrayersA.R.

130 YARD SALES

DEADLINE FORYARD SALE

SUBMISSIONSIS 1:30PM MONDAY

FOR ALL MASS.WEEKLY PAPERS*Deadlines Subject To

Change Due To HolidaysCall For More Info.

Craft FairSunday, March 20th

At Old Steven’s Mill(Behind BP Gas)

Arts & Crafts Dealers WantedShowcase Your Art!!!

Call 1-800-551-7767www.dorightfleamarket.com

Sunday, March 20th8am-4pm

Call Today!

135 LOST AND FOUND

FOUNDWomen’s Ring

In Pine StreetDudley Area

For More Information Call508-461-9250

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

2004 PolarisSnowmobile Edge

Touring 5502-Up Sled, Electric Start

& Reverse. Front &Rear Heated Grips.

Trailer Included.1700 Vermont Trail Miles.

$4300Call 508-962-8960

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

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

Supercharged Engine.3-Seater, 130 Inches Long.

$7000Includes Dock & Trailer

508-347-8956

205 BOATS

14’ 2003 PolarKraft Bass Boat

& Trailer25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke,Minkota trolling motor,

New batteries,Excellent condition.

$5,000.Call 508-347-3575

15.5 Foot OMC Sunbird

1989-90 Bowrider 70HPOutboard, Very Low Hours. Well Maintained. Galvanized

Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Covers - Convertible Top, Mooring Cover, Custom

Storage Cover.$2500 OBO

203-879-3221

1960 16 FootPenn Yan

40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw Trailer. Beautiful Classic.

New Mahogany Deck,Seats & Transom.

$5000508-341-6941

1985 Ski Nautique “2001”

400 Hours On Engine,Newer Upholstery.

$4000 OBO413-222-2058

1987 31 FootSilverton

ConvertibleTwin Crusaders 350’s,270 HP. 800 Hours.

F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, Color Garmin GPS,Fish-Finder, ManyNew Amenities.

Winter Storage & Launch Paid Until Spring!

Excellent Condition.$22,000

860-974-1841

1996Sweetwater 20RE

Pontoon BoatWell Maintained, New Top.

40HP Yamaha Motor.$7200 OBO

508-248-1592

Larson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$5000508-476-5476

205 BOATS

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$159,000

Call 774-230-8295

2010 SkeeterZX-180

Brand New, Never BeenIn Water!

Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust

Trolling Motor. Easy Load Trailer, Hummingbird 323

Fish Finders. New Batteries.$22,000 OBO

860-428-6797

215 CAMPING

StatelineCamp Resort

Killingly CTWeekend Activities, Rec. Hall, Adult Club House,Fishing, Pool, Shady &

Sunny Sites, Camp Store.$1500

Please Call For Details,After 4PM

508-476-7382

260 COLLECTIBLES

AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

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

Authenticity.Clear Signatures508-476-1068

ComicBooks

Bought ByCollectorPre-1970’s,All Kinds,

All Conditions,High Prices Paid

860-779-0265

NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

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

And Peyton Manning.All Have COA’s$2000 OBO

508-476-1068

265 FUEL/WOOD

A. JeffersTree Service

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

Tree RemovalsLogging

Land ClearingFirewood

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

Central Boiler E-Classic1400/2400

OUTDOOR WOODFURNACE

Cleaner & GreenerEPA Qualified

25-Year WarrantyCall Today

508-882-0178CrystalRockFarm.com

FirewoodGreen $135

128 cubic feet.

(774)696-7879

275 FLEA MARKET

Craft FairSunday, March 20th

At Old Steven’s Mill(Behind BP Gas)

Arts & Crafts Dealers WantedShowcase Your Art!!!

Call 1-800-551-7767www.dorightfleamarket.com

Sunday, March 20th8am-4pm

Call Today!

DudleyFlea MarketAntiques, Collectibles

& GeneralOpen Every Saturday-Sunday

8am-4pmSomething For Everyone!

Behind BP GasAt Dudley/Webster Line

2 Acres, Indoors!www.dorightfleamarket.com

1-800-551-7767


GET on the RIGHT ROUTELepage Bakeries, Leominster, MA ROUTE SALES ASSOCIATE

Work & sell independently! Merchandise, deliver & service customers

on established, company routes.Full-time position w/company-paid benefits

(medical/dental/vision/holiday & more).Start time: between 1-4am.

Pay: Base + commission, Typical days off:

Wednesdays & Sundays

Must be at least 18 with acceptable motor

vehicle record & HS Diploma/GED. EOE.

Apply on-line:

www.lepagebakeries.com/employment.htm

Lepage Bakeries /Country Kitchen Putnam, CT

SALES OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Apply on-line through our employment page at www.Lepagebakeries.com

The Sales Operations Supervisor manages the daily distribution center

operations, including: hands-on assistance to Route Sales Associates,

covering routes, promoting best practices, coaching on customers serv-

ice and sales skills, providing continuous training and support to build,

foster, and improve customer relations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-directed leader with an ability to

be hands-on, motivate others, multi-task, direct daily activities, and take

responsibility of operations.

A perfect role for a recent college graduate or a candidate with business

and/or supervisory experience. Candidates must have the ability to start

between 1am-5am, lift a maximum of 50lbs (25lbs frequently), and do

minimal travel. Acceptable motor vehicle record and DOT physical are

required.

Our associate’s Medical, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance premiums are

100% company paid.

Salary plus quarterly and yearly bonus incentives.

ATTENTION:WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANSLocal History Buff Looking To Purchase

M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 PistolWar Souvenirs

TOP DOLLAR PAIDNo Dealer Inquiries!

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY

MachinistsAll Areas. All Levels.CNC, Manual, Etc.

Many Positions Available. Top Pay!Start Today!

Please Call Or FaxContact Staffing NOW!

508-799-9222508-799-8896 (Fax)

[email protected]

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED


281 FREE PETS

FREEBunnies

To Responsible,Loving Families

1 English Spot Buck(1 Year Old), 2 Baby Bunnies

Holland Lop/EnglishSpot Mix (4 Weeks Old)

Please Make Sure That A Bunny Is The Right Pet For

You Before Inquiring!508-434-0378

[email protected]

283 PETS

ADOPT A NEEDYDOG OR CAT

Tested, Vetted, Fixed,And Ready For Love!

Please ConsiderAdopting From

Second ChanceAnimal Shelter508-867-5525

www.secondchanceanimals.orgNeed Help Fixing Your Pet?Call Us, We Have Low Cost

Programs!

Powder-PuffChinese Crested

PuppyMale. Sweet, Loveable,

Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Breed.

For More Information401-397-6499

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

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

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)865-2227Basset Hounds

Available!

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

JJ && LLPPeett SSiittttiinngg

SSeerrvviicceeProfessional at Home

Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingMember of National

Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Established 1996Certified • Bonded • Insured

508-347-3826

285 PET CARE

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]

Same OwnersTom & Camila

New Stuff!Reconnective Healing

Animal MassageAnimal Communication

As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods

Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music

BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs

SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned

Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards

TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private

New - Open Enrollment

GroomingBaths To Full Grooms

Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II

CPR CertifiedReiki Master

Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer

Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road

Oxford, MA

starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

2003 HAWK Custom 2-Horse

Gooseneck TrailerDressing/sleeping area.

Excellent condition. $12,000.

860-634-4632Woodstock, CT

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

HAY FOR SALEQuality Hay

$5.50 per baleCall Greg At

508-269-2076

HAYQuality

Horse HayFrom Vermont

3’x3’x8’Square Bales Weigh

850 lbs Each.Timothy, Orchard, Clover

$100 Per BaleSecond Cut AvailableRock Valley Farm

W. Brookfield508-867-2508

286 LIVESTOCK

Horse TackBits, Bridles, Saddles,

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

Gift Items, Reins.Almost AnythingHorse-Related

Rock 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

$$$Make Money

SellingYou Unwanted

Stuff!!!Quality Dealers Wanted

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

Route 12Dudley

(Behind BP)

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

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

1870’s-1970’sHi-Wheel

Balloon TireStingray

ChoppersSchwin

ColumbiaShelbyColsonRaleigh

Etc.I Pay More For Bikes

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

ROUTE169

ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512

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

CASH PAIDFor Coins

And JewelryBuying/SellingGold & SilverOne Piece Or

CollectionLee’s Coins &

Jewelry239 West Main Street

East Brookfield(Route 9 - Panda

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

298 WANTED TO BUY

Buying Old Stuff

Pre-1960’sToys

MarblesCrocks

ArtBottlesPottery

Hand ToolsCountry ItemsKitchenware

Costume JewelryCall Tom & Deb Joralemon

Oxford508-987-1060

Millbury508-865-1228

Leave Message

WANTEDBeatles Items

Record Sleeves, Record Players, Dolls, Statues,Mugs, Toys, Magazines,Promo Items, Displays,

Movie Posters, Etc.860-779-2469

WARRELICS

&WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-508-688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED


*RECRUITMENT** EVENT *Tuesday, March 22nd

1:30PM-4:30PMSpencer Public Library

8 Pleasant StreetSpencer, MA

Currently Hiring ForElectronic Assemblers,

Solderers, CNC AndPlastic Machine Operators,

Accounting, QualityControl, Warehouse

Hosted BySELECTSTAFF®508-792-1212

Auto BodyTechnician

For Sturbridge AutomotiveCall For Details508-347-9970

AwakeOvernight

StaffStetson School, a treatment

program for adolescentsexual offenders hasopenings for awake

overnight staff.Minimum requirementof high school diploma

or equivalent.Must pass approved

criminal background check.$22,800 to $32,800 with

excellent benefits.Call (978)-355-4541

Ext. 258Or make application at

Stetson School,455 South Street,Barre, MA 01005.

Excellent opportunity to start career in human services.

AA/EOE

CDL Class A DriverTo Drive Our Truck

For No-Touch RegionalRoutes (NE/NY/NJ)Home Nightly For

Most Nights.Minimum 3 Years

Experience, With GoodReferences And Clean

Record.Call For Details508-612-9797


Do You HaveType 2 Diabetes

Are Depressed And Want To Improve Your Diabetes

Management?Seeking Sedentary Women

21-65 For A Study At UMass Medical School To Improve Their Mood And Diabetes Management.

Compensation And Group Support Provided

Call Sue At(508)856-1718(Docket #13269)

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

24/7 Support. GenerousReimbursement.

$1000 Sign-On BonusCall For Details

Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care

508-829-6769

HELP WANTED

SurrogateMothersNeeded

Be part of a miracleThe rewards are more

than financialSeeking Women

21-43 Non-SmokersWith Healthy

Pregnancy History

For MoreInformation Call

888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

Maids WantedLiving in Charlton, Oxford

or Dudley. We havepermanent part-timepositions available.

Qualifications are; your ownvehicle, cleaning experiencepersonable, organized andpunctual. Hours estimated15-25/week. Must be able

to start at 8:45AMPerfect mothers hours.

All qualified employees startat $9.00/hour. Raise to

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

We do withhold taxes.Call Tammie or Jennifer at

508-347-3275

Make A DifferenceIn A Child’s Life!

Sunshine Haven, A HomeFor Special Needs

Children, Is SeekingPart-TimeChild CareWorkers

For 3PM-11PMAnd 11PM-7AM

Medication Trained A Plus.Call 508-234-3240

Or Apply AtSunshine Haven49 Linwood AveWhitinsville, MA


MANUFACTURINGOPENINGSALL SHIFTSAND LEVEL

OF EXPERIENCENEEDED

CALLMICROTECHSTAFFING

OF WORCESTERAT

508-926-8551Or Email

[email protected]

SeekingExperienced

ProcessTechnician

Chemical Processing,Texturizing, Masking,

Thermal Coating/Twas, Cleanroom Packaging And

Inspection, MechanicalAssembly/Disassembly,

Inbound/Outbound FreightEmail Resume To:[email protected]

The ComfortInn and Suites

in Sturbridgeis now hiring for:

Front Desk(Night Audit)

HousekeepingBartender

Apply In Person Or

Apply Online At:www.sturbridgecomfortinn.com/

career

Van Drivers7D License Required.To Apply Please Submit

Letter Of Interest, Resume, And Copy Of MA License,

And 3 Letters OfRecommendation ByMarch 30th, 2011 To:

Beth Gonyea,Executive Director

SWCECPO Box 517

Southbridge, MA 01550Or Email

[email protected] Opportunity Employer

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL

Medial AssistantPosition

For Busy DermatologyOffice. Experience Preferred.

30 Hours Per WeekFax Resume

508-765-7713Or Call For Interview

508-765-7711

325 PROFESSIONAL

ExperiencedAssemblersNeeded In Dudley.

Proficiency With HandTools, Microscopes,

Assembly/Disassembly,Soldering And Polishing Needed. Must Be Able To

Follow Directions.Flexible Schedule(Full-Time Hours)!

Contact:[email protected] 781-932-4280

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

All 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

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaannSNOWPLOWING

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed.

Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

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

Weekends also!Central Mass

and Connecticut

Dave550088--334477--77880044441133--226622--55008822

GOT LEAKS???J.J.’s Home

Improvements774-200-1996

• Snow & Ice Removal -Roofs & Gutters

• Water Damage Repairs• Drywall/Sheet Rock

Installation• Interior/Exterior Painting• Kitchen/Bath &

Basement Remodels• Tiling• Power Washing

Call Today For AFree Estimate!

402 GENERAL SERVICES

Ken BallouBuilding

Contractor Inc.Beat The Emergency Rush,

And Schedule YourFree Estimates Today On

GuttersSiding

RoofingReplacement Windows

Interior/ExteriorWater Damage

Licensed & InsuredIn Business ForOver 40 Years

508-476-7674508-728-5927

433 CLEANING

* TLC Home *Cleaning

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

Family’s Safety.Gift Certificates For

Baby Showers,Anniversaries, And More!

A Perfect Gift!

CALL TAMMIE TODAYFOR A GREENER

TOMORROW!508-347-3275774-230-7885

Office/HomesSpring Or Fall Cleanings

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

Bonded

References Available

AffordableCleaning ServiceWe Offer Quality Work At

An Affordable Price!• Homes & Offices• Carpet Cleaning• Floors• And Much More!

REGISTERED,INSURED & BONDEDGive Maria A Call

508-764-2500

House/Office Cleaning Available

Reasonable rates.No job too big or small.

Days and eveninghours available.

Call Wendy for aFREE estimate at:(508)943-9880

HOUSECLEANING BY LINDA

Over 25 Years Experience in the Local Area.

References, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates.

Call me at 774-289-3163

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

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


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.

NOW ENROLLINGFALL 2011

Bright BeginningsMontessoriPre-School

465 Main Street, Oxford, MAYour Child Deserves The

Best Start To TheirEducation!

508-987-3465Lic. #8121699

448 FURNITURE

Have YourFurniture

ProfessionallyRestored

At ReasonableRates

Furniture Facelifting,Painting, Caning,

Stripping to Refinishing, And Repairs.Guaranteed.

Free Estimates.Pick-up & Delivery.

Antique Doctor

508-248-9225theantiquedr.com

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

DiGeronimoPainting

Quality, Affordability& Trust

Without CompromiseInterior Rooms

As Low As$139

Ceilings $59Woodwork $59

Serving Central Mass.James DiGeronimoCell 508-577-7940

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

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

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

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

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

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

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

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

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

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

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

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

BrookfieldLarge Sunny

One Bedroom Apartment.First Floor.

Recently Renovated$795/MonthUtilities &

Appliances IncludedFirst & Last.

No Pets.508-867-6286774-232-7761


BrooksideTerrace

Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

FREE RENT!!!Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments

For Rent.Spacious, Fully

Applianced.Starting at $698

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

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

to 3:00pmEvening Appointments Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

C&CPropertiesLOOK & COMPARE

Southbridge/CharltonLine

2 BedroomLuxury Condo.

Appliances, Gas Fireplace$795/Month

SturbridgeOne Bedroom ApartmentAppliances & Hot Water

Included$675/Month

SouthbridgeQuality 1, 2 & 3

Bedroom Apartments!Appliances, Off-Street

Parking.Call (508)765-0501

DOUGLAS1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

Apartments AvailablePrices start at $845/month.

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

Off street parking.Call (508)476-3777

DouglasTwo Bedroom $800

Plus ElectricNew Appliances,

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

DouglasTwo Bedroom Apartment

&Three Bedroom Apartment

Off-Street Parking, Washer/Dryer In Basement.

Recently Remodeled.Heat & Hot Water Included.

Credit Check Required.508-473-6549

DudleyVery Cute 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apartment.Stove, RefrigeratorRubbish Removal

$575/monthClose To Major Routes

Off-Street Parking.First & Last

508-943-2670

North Brookfield 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath

Townhouse Apartment.Nice Neighborhood.

Heat Included.Off-Street Parking.

Washer/Dryer Hookup.Appliances.

No Pets.$875/Month

First & Security508-867-9561508-450-7642

North Brookfield1 Bedroom

Heat/Hot Water IncludedElevator Accessible, Onsite

Laundromat, Trash Removal, Private Parking.

Appliances Included.Secured Building,

Downtown Location.Non-Smoking. No Pets.

$750/MonthFor More Info

(508)867-4277

North Brookfield28 Spring Street

3 Large Rooms, Third Floor.Like New, Off-Street

Parking. Central Location.No Pets.

$575/MonthReferences & Security

Required.508-867-7404

Southbridge1 Bedroom. Modern.

Wall To Wall, AppliancesIncluded, Coin-Op Laundry,

No Pets. Lease AndSecurity. Utilities Not

Included.Call (508)764-2866


North BrookfieldThird Floor, One Bedroom

Apartment NearCenter Of Town.

Newly Renovated Bathroom.Off-Street Parking.

No Smoking, No Pets.$495/Month.No Utilities.First/Last

508-579-2590

Northbridge(Linwood)

Small 4-Room HouseHardwood Floors, Basement With Washer/Dryer Hookups.

$950-$1000/MonthPlus Utilities.

Includes Off-Street Parking.NO PETS/NO SMOKING

508-234-2025

OXFORDNew

Orchard Hill

1 & 2 BedroomApartments.CALL FOR

MORE DETAILSHeat & Hot Water

Included24/7 On-CallMaintenanceFree Parking

Must Income QualifySECTION 8

CERTIFICATESWELCOME

Call508-987-8121

EHO

FREE RENT!Heat/Hot Water

Included!Affordable 1 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments

For Rent.Spacious, Fully

Applianced.

Starting at $698• Pool

• Basketball Court• Playground

• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday 10:am to 3:00pmEvening

AppointmentsAvailable

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

SOUTHBRIDGE96 North Street

2nd Floor, One BedroomWall-To-Wall Carpet

$575/Month16 Ballard Court

Second Floor,3 Bedroom. Hardwoods.

$850/MonthGas Heat/Hot Water

(Not Included)32 Taft Street

First Floor, 4 Bedrooms.Call For Price!

186 Hamilton StreetApt B, First FloorOne Bedroom.

Quiet Area.$725/Month

Heat & Hot WaterIncluded.

957 W. Main Street3 Bedrooms.

Gas Heat & Electric HotWater (Not Included)

$800/Month

121 Elm StreetThird Floor 2-3 Bedroom

$825/MonthIncludes Heat/Hot Water

Service Pets OnlyW/D Hookups,

Stove/Refrigerator.First/Last/Security,

References.$20 Application Fee

508-765-5542

SouthbridgeThree Bedrooms

New Floors, Cleaned &Painted. Stove,

Off-Street Parking, Washer/Dryer Hookups

In ApartmentRefrigerator & Washer

Available.Deposits. References and Credit Check Required.No Pets. No Utilities.

$750 Per MonthPlus Water & Sewer.

Call (508)637-1074


Southbridge11 Charlton Street

Renovated, Clean3 Bedroom

Laundry Hookups,All Appliances.Good Building.

Deleaded.$750/MonthFirst & Last

Section 8 FamiliesEncouraged.

No DogsGood References.

Call Joe774-230-8486

Southbridge2 Bedroom ApartmentsStarting At $150/Week

Charlton2 Bedroom$175/Week

All are newly remodeled, carpeted, stove &

refrigerator included.Section 8 Approved.

No Pets AllowedSecurity Deposit &

References Required

Call 774-289-1714

Southbridge2 Bedroom Apartment.

Renovated & De-Leaded. Wall-To-Wall Carpet,Tile Kitchen & Bath.

Vinyl Replacement WindowsOff-Street Parking.

$700/MonthSection 8 OK

617-908-0744

Southbridge4 Rooms, One Bedroom.

Hardwood Floors, Washer/Dryer Hookup.

Stove & Fridge.$550/MonthPlus Utilities

Non-Smokers.Cats OK. Credit Check.

Leave Message860-749-4112

SouthbridgeAvailable March 15thLarge Three Bedroom,First Floor Apartment.

Wraparound Porch, Washer/Dryer Hookup,

Off-Street ParkingSection 8 Approved.

$900/MonthCall 508-943-1731

Leave Message

SouthbridgeCisco Street

2-Family, Second Floor.Three Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Appliances, Garage,

Front & Back Porch.First & Last Month’s Rent1-Year Lease, References.

No Pets$900/Month

508-765-1104

SouthbridgeHospital Area

Second Floor, 5 Rooms,3 Bedrooms. SeperateEntrances, Off-Street

Parking.No Pets/Smoking

$650/MonthFirst & Last, References

508-864-7490

SOUTHBRIDGEMarcy Street

Spacious Two Bedroom. First Floor,

Off-Street Parking,Applianced. Washer/Dryer

Hookups. Yard,Quiet Neighborhood.Close To Everything!

$775/MonthPlus Utilities

First/Last/SecurityPreferred

Available ImmediatelyCall 774-241-1688

SouthbridgeNice 3 Bedroom,

Plus Office. Section 8 OK. De-Leaded, Clean,New Paint, Eat-In

Kitchen.LAUNDRY HOOKUPS

IN UNIT!$875/MonthCall Ryan At

617-818-3002

Spencer2 Bedroom Townhouse.All Electric, Hookups.

One Year Lease. No Pets.First & Last

$625 per month.Security Deposit ($500)

Call (508)886-4312


SOUTHBRIDGEOne Bedroom Apartment.

Modern.Two Bedroom,

First Floor ApartmentOff-Street Parking

Both Section 8 Accepted.Both Applianced With

Heat & Hot Water Included.774-230-0710

SouthbridgeOne Bedroom Apartment.

Second Floor, Includes Stove, Refrigerator,

Hot Water.$625/Month

One Bedroom Apartment,First Floor. Includes Stove/Refrigerator,

Hot Water,Dryer & Washer.

$700/MonthOff-Street Parking.

No Pets.First/Security Deposit

& Credit CheckCall Irene

413-781-4633Or Kenny

508-909-6870

SouthbridgeReal Nice Quiet One

Bedroom Apartment In Downtown Area. Awesome

Roof Deck. New Rugs, Fridge, Stove, And

Dishwasher. New Paint Throughout The Apartment.

Washer/Dryer Hookups.Off-Street Parking.

No Pets.$700/Month

508-341-8971

SouthbridgeRemodeled Second Floor,

Three-Bedroom Apartment. Deleaded.

$850/Month Also Modern 2-Bedroom

Apartment, 3rd Floor $750/Month

Section 8 Welcome Available Now!

Call 508-320-2175

SouthbridgeSmall 2 Bedroom Duplex

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

Credit Check Required.No Pets.

$650/Month Plus UtilitiesCall 508-765-2658

SouthbridgeSmall, First Floor

Studio Apartment For Rent.Quiet Neighborhood,Off-Street Parking.

Heat & Hot Water Included.First Month Required.

Last Negotiable.No Pets.

Available Immediately$550/Month

508-243-5315Leave Message

SouthbridgeThree Bedroom

Apartments.Nice Area.

6+ Rooms, NewlyRenovated. Ceramic

Tiled Kitchens & Baths.Hardwoods.

All Floors AvailableFrom $825/Month

Call 508-769-2500

Spencer1 Bedroom Townhouse.

$600/MonthNear Bus Route.

No Smoking/Pets, Off-Street Parking. Coin-Op On Site.

First/Last, Security &Background Check

Call (774)696-4567

SpencerAttractive Two-

Bedroom Apartment,Appliances,

Washer/Dryer Included,Modern, Bright,

Quiet Country Setting.Directly Off Route 9.

ALSO AVAILABLE1-Bedroom Apartment.

Clean, Bright.Centrally Located.Off-Street Parking

508-735-4335Visit Our Website

www.spencercondos.com

WebsterNewer & Modern

Two Bedroom, Four Room Apartment. All Appliances.

Includes Washer/Dryer Hookups & Off-Street

Parking.First Floor.

$750/MonthCall 508-769-2500


SpencerWaterfront

Home For RentSteps To Beach Area OnFully Recreational Lake.

4 Rooms. With 3-Season Glass-Front Room

Facing Lake.Off-Street Parking.

Non-SmokingNo Pets.

Asking $900/MonthCall 508-885-4181

SpencerWHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

2 Bedroom Apartment.Gas Heat & Hot Water.

Electric Appliances.Hookups.

No Pets. 1-Year LeaseFirst & Last

$500 Security Deposit$720/Month

Call 508-886-4312

Sturbridge1738 House

Free Electric, Heat,Hot Water Included In

Studio Or Two Bedroom Apartments

All Appliances.$675/Month (Studio)$1000/month (2 BR)

Off-Street Parking508-347-1101

SturbridgeNice Two-Room

Efficiency In CountrySetting. Easy Commute. Includes Appliances & Laundry On Premises.

$495/MonthOne Year Lease.

Credit, References &Security Deposit Required.

Please call(508)347-7709

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

ONE MONTHFREE RENT!

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $683!!

For LimitedTime ONLY!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please Call (508)987-1595For Details &

Other SpecialsEHO

Webster1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments.

Neat & Clean, Affordable. Good Location,

Off-Street ParkingCall For Details508-943-7436

Or508-612-6192

Webster3 Bedroom Condo. 1.5 Baths, One-Car Garage.Washer/Dyer Hookups.

First & Security.$1400/Month

Property Shop508-949-1100

Webster37 Myrtle AveHouse For Rent,

4 Bedrooms, FinishedBasement. There Is A One Bedroom Apartment And Two Bedroom Apartment.

Section 8 Accepted.561-351-8122774-242-7515

WebsterModern 4-Room Apartment.

Wall-To-Wall, Washer& Dryer Facilities. Parking.

No Pets.Credit Check.

References. First & Last.$650/Month

Call 508-943-0474


WebsterFirst Floor,

Three Bedroom Apartment.Recently Remodeled

Coin Op LaundryNo Pets

First & Last$750/Month

Call Matt508-864-9626

WebsterTwo Bedroom,

Four Room Apartment100% Remodeled

Garage, Fenced Yard,Quiet Building.

Washer/Dryer Included.$750/Month

Plus Security & UtilitiesSmall Pets OK.

Call 508-943-0169

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

WebsterFor Rent

2500 Sq.Ft&

7500 Sq.Ft.Free Standing Buildings.

Great Space!ALSO:

2500 Sq.Ft.3000 Sq.Ft.9000 Sq.Ft.Available!

Owner Will Give YouPrice You Can’t Refuse!

Call1-508-753-3670

515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE

WebsterCondos For Sale By Owner

First & Third Floor,3-Unit Building.Modern Rehab.

2 Bedrooms, One BathEat-In Kitchen, Living Room.

Appliances Included,Including Washer & Dryer.

Hardwood, Ceramic Tile& Wall-To-Wall Carpet.Garage Plus 1 Parking.

Front Porches &Fenced Yard.

First Floor HandicapAccessible.$97,000

&$89,000

Call 508-943-0169

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

WebsterUpper Portion Of Raised Ranch. Walk To Webster

Lake And Boat Ramp.3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths,

Fully Applianced$1600/Month

OREntire House WithIn-Law Apartment.

$2,300/MonthCall Broker

774-696-2230Or

[email protected]

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Four PlotsIn Worcester Country

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAIn The

“Rememberance Section”All Four For $4500 OBO

(Currently Sells For$1800 Each)

508-721-2572

Two LotsAvailable At WorcesterCounty Memorial Park

In Paxton.Non-Selected.

$575 EACHOr Best Offer

508-885-1071

Two PlotsIn Worcester County

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAAt Garden Of Heritage II

$1500 OBO For Both508-847-6913

550 MOBILE HOMES

Brookfield2 Bedroom, One Bath

Open Concept.Move-In Condition

Completely Updated.Heat, Air, Water, Windows, Farm Porch. Gas Fireplace.

Nice Lot, Backs UpTo Woods.$83,000

Includes Park Share401-864-3413

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park (55+)Mobile Home For Sale.

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

& Carport.Park Rent $100/Month

CALL FOR PRICE774-262-7307

Park ModelMobile HomeFor Sale By Owner

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

On Beautiful Lot NearSwimming Pool.

Located At HighviewCampground InWest Brookfield.

Begin Camping 4/15-10/15Price Includes Seasonal

Payment(April-October 2011)

Asking $28,000508-867-8736

PermanentTrailer For Sale

In Wells, MaineCampground

May 15th To October 15thQuiet Park, 10 Minutes

From Beach. FullyFurnished,

Florida Room, Corner Lot.Asking $18,500

Call 508-277-4569

SturbridgeOpen Concept,

2 Bedroom, 1.5 BathCathedral Ceilings,

Flat Lot. New Roof, New Windows. Deck & Patio.

Shows Pride OfOwnership!$75,000

508-347-8791

SturbridgeRetirement1993 Doublewide,

2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood Fireplace. New WoodLaminate Flooring.

Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport.3 Sheds. Beautiful Large

Landscaped Lot.Reasonable.

508-867-5511

565 ROOMS FOR RENT

HOUSE INNORTHBRIDGE

Upper floor, 3 rooms for rent.

$950/month Electricity, water, trash

pickup. Features included: 3 private bedrooms, full

private bathroom,cable/satellite hookup,3 closets, furnished.

No smoking, pets negotiable.

Share entrance andkitchen.

Singles, couples welcome. Email

[email protected] or call 508-887-1517

575 VACATION RENTALS

Cape CodSummer Rental6 Room HouseWest Yarmouth

One Minute walk to Ocean beach. All amenities.$950.00 per week.Call 617-698-0638OR 617-797-4665

[email protected]

Classifiedskeep you on the right track.

Town-to-Town Classifieds1-800-536-5836 • 508-765 6940



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

(4) 17 x 8 ASAChrome Wheels

For 2005 Acura RLExcellent Condition,

Never Seen Snow Or Salt.Must See!

Purchased New $1000Asking $500

508-987-2839

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

Used Auto Parts91 day Guarantee. Large

inventory of engines,transmissions, tires & glass. Excellent service. Free parts

locating service.Amherst-Oakham AutoCall (800)992-0441 or

(508)799-9969

720 CLASSICS

1929 Model A Street Rod

350 Ramjet Fuel InjectionEngine.

350 Trans., Vintage Gauges.$22,500

Four ToolboxesOf Mechanic &

Machine-Builder Tools$2500

508-867-6706

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

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

720 CLASSICS

1953 Ford2-Door SedanMild Custom, $11,000

1955 Oldsmobile 4-Door

Original, $9,995

1975 Ford Flatbed$1600

1953 Ford3/4 Ton Pickup

Solid, Needs Restoration, $3200

Collection MUST BE SOLD!978-760-3453

1964 FORDGALAXIEXL 500

Fastback Black WithWhite Interior

Excellent Condition$14,600

Call 413-245-3402

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

And More!$7100 OBO

508-248-1592

1975 Mercedes 450SL

ConvertibleMaroon With Black Interior,

With Two Tops.Looks & Runs Great.

Needs Nothing!$10,000 FIRM

508-769-0619

1977 Corvette L82Low Mileage. Original 350

Engine With 350HP.Runs Goods. Needs TLC.

$5000 OBO508-892-9583774-696-7697

1987 Chrysler5th AvenueRuns And Looks

Good!All Original Body,

No Body Rot.Never In AccidentYou Have To See

This Car!!!$1500 FIRM508-885-5440Ask for Donald

1995 Toyota SupraTwin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed.

Original. 60k,Black-On-Black, Leather,

Two-Owner Car.Best Offer

1973 PontiacTrans-Am

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k.

Best Offer508-344-2660

725 AUTOMOBILES

2007 Ford FusionLike New!

$9500 OBOCall Bill

774-230-1582

725 AUTOMOBILES

1988 BuickEstate WagonLast Of The Woodies!

Needs Tender Loving Care.$1500

1982 Dodge Half-Ton318 Flat-Bed

4WD, For Restoration$1500

1994 MustangConvertible

4-Cylinder, For Restoration$1500

978-760-3453

1988 CadillacSedan Deville

4-Door, Light Grey,Absolute Mint Condition!Florida Car - Never Seen

A Winter! 76k Original Miles.A Must See!$3795 OBO

508-769-0512

1999 ToyotaCamry

224k Miles, Runs Great!Kept Up To Date.

Inspected. Air & Heat.Good First Car Or Spare Car

REDUCED$1800 OBO

401-585-0309

2000 BMW 740 IL4-Door Sedan, Anthracite

(Metallic Grey/Blue).105k Miles. Pampered

Beautiful Car.Lojack, Factory Nav,

Many Extras.$11,700

Call 508-885-2604Leave A Message

2000 Ford WindstarSE Van

147k Miles, Dark Green, AWD. Good Condition.

$2400508-254-3858

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio Convertible

76k, Power Package, A/C. Great Condition.

$5500 OBO860-928-0794

2002 Jeep GrandCherokee

Overland EditionFully Loaded, Running

Boards, Sunroof, Towing Package, Leather, CD,

4WD, 71k Miles.Very Good Condition.

NADA $10,925Asking $9,000

Jeff 508-867-6358

2003 NissanAltima

5-Speed MANUALBlack On Black Leather.Every Option. 74k Miles.

$8900 OBO508-330-1308508-524-9328

2004 PONTIAC GTOBlk/Blk, 5.7ltr, LSI V8 6-spd

manual trans. 74,000 mi, KONIG 18” chrome wheels.

Sharp and fast.$10,900/BO

774-272-1526508-943-5659 (John)

2006 Volvo S60TLeather Heated Seats

Power Everything.New Tires.

Excellent Condition.78k Miles.$15,200

774-200-5015

725 AUTOMOBILES

2005 CHEVY EQUINOXAll-wheel drive

Runs excellent and well maintained. Extra clean.

110k Miles.Comes with CarFax.Book value: $10,000Asking $5,000 FirmCall 508-243-2157

2007 NissanAltima 3.5 SE

4-Door, Dark Blue/Black Leather Interior. Power

Options, Traction, Moonroof, Power Heated Seats,

Bose, Auto. 143k Miles.$9,400

508-266-0878

Chevy PrizmWanted

Any Year. Must Have Very Low Miles.

Will Consider A Civic508-764-1439

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2002 ChevyTrailblazer LS4WD, Power Package,

87k Miles. Well Maintained.PRICE LOWERED!

$6495413-530-2331

GREY NISSAN PATHFINDER SE

192K automaticw/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range .

Great condition inside,good condition outside.

Sunroof/Cooper tires/new battery. Runs great.

Asking $3,500.Call 774-200-7604

740 MOTORCYCLES

1985 Harley Sportster1000 XLH

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

$2000 OBO508-731-5621

Ask For Stephen

1995 HondaGoldwing

32k Miles,Like New Condition.

Ready To Ride!$7000

508-943-3004

1999 Road KingBlack, 10k Miles, Mint

Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Must See! Always Kept

Inside.$13,000 OBO

508-765-5289Email Me At

[email protected]

1999 SuzukiTLS 1000

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

Fiber Mufflers. Grey.$3500

860-315-7417

2002 HARLEYDAVIDSON1200 Sportster

Black, Drag Bars, ForwardControls, Excellent Condition

$5000 OBOCall 860-336-6622

740 MOTORCYCLES

2002 HarleyDavidson SportsterLow Miles - Mint Condition

Lots Of GreatCustomizing Details

$6000 OBOCall Ron

508-344-1904

2003 AmericanIronhorseSlammer

S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed.Total Custom - Paint,

Chrome, Billet.Pristine Condition. 8k Miles.

Asking $13,000 OBO781-254-6556

2004 BMWK1200 GT

Absolutely Perfect!Dark Blue, Very Low Miles.

New Tires & Battery.$11,000

860-315-7417

2005 HarleyDavidson

Dyna-Wide GlideMint Condition

$11,000Too Many Extras To List

Call Mike @508-248-6781

Or Email [email protected]

2007 HARLEYDAVIDSONSoft Tail Deluxe.

Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Many Extras. 6000 Miles

$15,000Call 860-942-0464Or 978-355-2389

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

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

33’ Travel TrailerCurrently On-Site In Park

(Woodstock, CT)Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen

Porch, Oversized Corner Lot, Shed. Park Features: FamilyActivities, Pool, Inexpensive

& Comfortable Living.Park Is Open April-October.

$23,500(Includes Lot)860-923-2549352-314-0003

Brimfield/Sturbridge

Must SellCampground Lot!

Was $19,000NOW $9500

My Loss, Your Gain!508-989-8165

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1988 33 FootSouthwindMotorhome

69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Tires, New Batteries,

Hydraulic Leveling Jacks.Price Reduced For

Quick Sale!$7500 FIRM

Can Be Seen On CraigslistCall 860-923-0406

1992 Mallard Sprinter

Park ModelMany Updates. Nice Big Lot

With Gazebo & Carport.Man Made Pond &

Fireplace, Shed.Includes Lot At Meadowside

Of Woodstock, CTAsking $25,900386-624-2650

1996 Holiday Rambler 5th

Wheel Aluma-LiteWith One Living Area

Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen,Garden Tub, Queen Bed,

Including Some Accessories.In Good Condition.

$9000508-799-3953

2003 Citation 32’5th WheelMint Condition,

Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Awning & Screen Room.

$14,000 OBOREDUCED!

508-265-7559

36’ Fourwinds Travel Trailer

With Tipout GivenLiving Space Of 11’x14.5’

New Refrigerator, Pet Free, Smoke Free. Like New.

Sleeps 7Reduced From $8500

$5999Plus Shed & Deck413-433-5431

ElkhornSlide-In Camper

11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over Queen-Sized Bed.

Couch/Double Bed. Power Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery,

3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out Windows, A/C,

Interior/Exterior Shower.Microwave Oven, 3-Burner

Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re-frigerator/Freezer. Double

Stainless Steel SinkDry Weight: 2701 lbs

$5500 OBO508-435-4395

760 VANS/TRUCKS

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

1980 Blazer2-Door, Very Rusty Body.

Needs Work.With 7-Foot Fisher Plow

(In Good Condition)Runs And Plows.

See It, Drive It, MakeAn Offer

508-764-6543

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath,

No Undercarriage Rust.Good Mechanics.

$1500978-760-3453

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

1998 GMC Safari Utility Van

With ShelvesAWD, 4.3L Automatic,

128k Miles$3450

774-232-0407

2001 Ford F-250 4x4Extra Cab Pickup

With Matching Cap & Liner. 33” Tires With Lift.

131k Miles, Well Kept.$6795

508-885-2884

2009 ChevySilveradoClub Cab1500 Series

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

Asking $25,000Fran 508-791-9885

HandicapAccessible Van

2004 ChevroletAstro Van

Great Condition. 38k Miles, V6 Engine, Ricon RearEntry Wheelchair Lift.

Deep-Tinted Glass.$17,995

508-847-3157View Pictures And More

Details Online Atwww.mobilityvansales.com

Wheelchair Van1999 Ford F250

Runs. $5000 OBO508-248-7791

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1964 CaseBackhoe Loader

Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Runs Strong.

Comes With Snow BucketGreat For Landscaping

Projects Or Snow Removal$4000 OBO

Located In Leicester508-868-5481

2003 Rawson Portable Screener Plant

Model 3618/SN:SN82320324 Point OV Twin Honda

Motor. Low Hours,Well MaintainedAsking $22,500508-347-8956

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

VEHICLE WANTEDNeed Donated VehicleIn Running Condition

774-922-0384

WANTEDOld Ford

AutomobileParts

Motors, Fenders, Doors, Complete Or Parts Cars.

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

Visit us online! • www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com

1-800-536-58361-800-536-5836

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

An interesting article inthe N.Y. Times aboutHyundai's effect on Alabamasince it opened a manufac-turing plant there throws outthis little tidbit almost as anaside: today marks 25 yearsof Hyundai selling cars inthe United States.

It's an anniversary worthnoting because Hyundai hascome a long way in this coun-try in the last quarter centu-ry.

• Since its introduction,Americans have put 6,608,208Hyundai vehicles in theirdriveways, with more than4,350,000 still on the roadtoday.

• U.S. production capac-ity has grown to over 400,000units of Sonata, Elantra andSanta Fe models produced inmodern assembly plants inAlabama and Georgia.

• Direct U.S. employ-ment totals more than 4,000,with total employmentincluding suppliers and deal-ers of over 45,000.

• Hyundai's commit-ment to the U.S. marketincludes engineering,design, testing, production,sales, and marketing. In all,Hyundai's investments inthe U.S. total $1.7 billion.

Its first 20 years in thiscountry, frankly, were lessthan auspicious. But in 2010,for the first time, Hyundaisold more than 500,000 vehi-cles in the United States.

That doesn't meanHyundai didn't get off to a hugestart when it sold its first car inthe United States on Feb. 20, 1986.At the time Hyundai sold onecar: the Hyundai Excel. Saleswere amazingly strong the firstyear and Hyundai set a recordwith total sales of more than168,000.

But then something happened –American consumers caughtonto the fact that the cars werenot only cheap in price but theywere lacking in quality. Cheap asa negative connotation firmlyattached itself to Hyundai untilat least 2006, when its vehiclesstarted to turn around andbecame a vehicle that people con-sidered to buy instead of havingto settle because they couldafford nothing else.

That was demonstrated by itsrecognition by Kelley Blue Bookin August of 2010. Its BrandWatch reported then that for thefirst time ever, Hyundai made thelist of top five most-consideredbrands. In the second quarter of2010 Hyundai brand considera-tion surged nearly six percentagepoints in the non-luxurycoupe/sedan/hatchback seg-ment. Hyundai now garners 29percent of the total considera-tion among shoppers of this seg-ment, beating out top competi-tors like Nissan.

Hyundai helped that turn-around by offering the now

famous 10-year, 100,000 mile war-ranty in 1999. At first, peoplethought it was a desperate moveon the company's part but savvyconsumers soon realized it was-n't. No company can afford tooffer a strong warranty like thatif its products are going to fail.Bodacious claims like a 100,000-mile warranty can only be madewith confidence. Otherwise, war-ranty costs would bankrupt amanufacturer.

No article on Hyundai would becomplete without a quotationfrom John Krafcik, its Americanpresident and CEO: "As far aswe've come since 1986, we stillfeel we're in the early stages ofconnecting the Hyundai brand tothe U.S. consumer. We've alwayschallenged convention – fromour powertrain strategies, to ourconsumer partnership pro-grams, to our unique Genesisand Equus retail approach. It'sauthentically Hyundai to ques-tion the status quo and pursueour own vision of how thingsshould be in order to best serveour customers. This willingnessto challenge convention will con-tinue to guide us these next 25years."

J.D. Power and Associatesannounced in June 2010 that theHyundai Accent topped the sub-compact segment in its 2010Initial Quality Study (IQS).Owners of the economical andfun-to-drive 2010 Accent reported

the fewest problems per 100 vehi-cles in its segment. Elantra alsofinished in the top three in thecompact car segment.

The Elantra is Hyundai'snewest model on the road as thecompany celebrates its 25thanniversary. The fifth-generationmodel figures to do well in thecompact market because itachieves 40-mpg on the highwayin all trim levels.

Another smart move Hyundaimade was upgrading its dealer-ship experience. That investmentpaid off and now people nolonger feel like they have to washtheir hands after visiting aHyundai dealership. Hyundaisignificantly improved its posi-tion in the rankings of the 2010J.D. Power and Associates U.S.Sales Satisfaction IndexStudySM (SSI), ranking No. 7overall.

Hyundai also had the greatestimprovement of all mass marketbrands from 2009, moving fromNo. 16 to seven in 2010. The SSIstudy is a comprehensive analy-sis of the new-vehicle purchaseexperience. Overall customersatisfaction is measured acrossfour factors: working out thedeal, salesperson, deliveryprocess, and dealership facility.This year’s study concluded thatthe manner in which customersare treated by the dealership ismore important to overall new-vehicle buyer satisfaction than

the actual transaction price.In the near-term, Hyundai

has some exciting productscoming including theVeloster, a Tiburon-like com-pact in terms of looks if notnecessarily performance;the 2012 Genesis Spec R, themost powerful Hyundai ever,with a new 5.0-liter directinjection V8 engine that pro-duces 429 horsepower. Thenew Hyundai flagship, theEquus, which gets 385 horse-power from its Tau V8engine.

Also coming from Hyundaiare electric vehicles andmore hybrids (featuring theworld-first use of a lithiumpolymer battery). TheSonata Hybrid can be drivenin zero emissions, fully elec-tric drive mode at speeds upto 62 miles per hour or inblended gas-electric mode atany speed. When the carcomes to a stop and the elec-trical load is low, the engineis shut down to completelyeliminate idle fuel consump-tion and emissions.

One should not be sur-prised that Hyundai is final-ly doing well in the UnitedStates. After all, it is one ofthe top automotive manufac-turing companies in theworld. Hyundai MotorCompany is the 188th lead-ing company in the world,and third among automak-ers, according to an annuallist of the top 2000 leadingglobal companies publishedby Forbesmagazine.Hyundai has gained ground

in the past two rankings, risingfrom 245 in 2008 and 196 in 2009.Ford Motor Company (58) andHonda Motor (86) are the onlyautomakers ahead of Hyundai inthe 2010 rankings.

(For the latest new car news, fol-low me on Twitter at aboutused-cars. You can also read the latestautomotive news atTorqueNews.com, where I am acontributor, or learn about buyingand selling a used car atUsedCars.About.com.)

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Hyundai has come a long way with its vehicles from even just six years ago when it produced the rathermundane 2005 Hyundai Accent (white car) to the sporty looking Hyundai Veloster that comes out this year.


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