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AUBURN — A Worcester resident bought asingle quick pick ticket for last week’s recordPowerball jackpot at the Galaxy Newsstand atthe Auburn Mall — a ticket that made her $1million richer.

Lisa Bartlett, 51, was joined by her husband,Wade, at the Massachusetts State Lottery’sBraintree headquarters Friday, Nov. 30 to col-

lect her winning. The teacher expressedmuch excitement over winning the $1million prize, indicating that it wouldhelp her family live a bit easier. Shereceived the prize in a one-time, lumpsum payment of $700,000. The coupleplanned on buying two new cars that dayon the way back to Worcester.

G a l a x yNewsstand, locat-ed in the mall’sfood court, willreceive a $10,000commission onthe sale.

Bartlett’s ticketmatched five outof six numbersselected in theNov. 28 drawing towin the multi-state game’s sec-ond-tier prize. Intotal, there werefour tickets sold inMassachusetts thatcame just one numbershy of taking homethe $587.5 million jack-pot, which was split

between ticket holders in Arizona andMissouri.

Mary Gilmore of Rockland, David Cowan ofBoston and Jeremy Stephenson, an Alabamaresident temporarily living in Boston, visitedLottery headquarters last week to claim their$1 million Powerball prizes.

BY DAVID DORESTONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER

AUBURN — Roger Belhumeurhas a message for the people healleged stole a truck from his sonMatthew’s business Saturday, Dec. 1,stripped it of a sander and plow,drove it to Sterling and set it on fire.

“We’ll get you,” he said Tuesday,Dec. 4. “That’s exactly what’s goingto happen. We’re going to get you.It’s a large ticket item, and it hurtsmy son’s business and they need tobe put away.”

Auburn and Sterling police areinvestigating the incident, whichoccurred around 10 p.m. Saturday atBells Lawn and Garden Center at201 Southbridge St. (Route 12).Belhumeur said the theft of the 2010Ford F-550 was recorded by Bells’surveillance system; the video hasbeen given to police.

“We do have the video of themcoming into the lot,” he said.“Actually they went next door,walked through the woods, [and] gotin the truck. They were in the truckfor about six minutes before theyfinally got it going and they left.They left towards the city ofWorcester, and the guy or the personthat dropped them off in the pickuptruck went behind them and fol-lowed them. Evidently they took thestuff off someplace between hereand Sterling, and then torched the

truck.”Belhumeur said two people could

be seen in the video. One was in thetruck, and the other went to a pick-up truck that was parked across thestreet that followed the Ford F-550.

Belhumeur, a retired Auburn fire

chief, said he got a call from Sterlingpolice around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec.2 “saying that one of our vehicleswas on fire in their town.” He andMatthew Belhumeur went to thegarden center and found out thedump truck, worth more than

$50,000, was missing. MatthewBelhumeur went to Sterling Sundaymorning and took photos of thetruck, his father said.

“It was totally destroyed,” RogerBelhumeur said. “The cab wasabsolutely destroyed on it. The plowwas gone, was missing, and thesander was missing. So that wastheir intent, is to get those twoitems.”

He later noted, “They knew exact-ly. I think they cased the place outbefore. They went straight to thatone truck. They knew what theywanted.”

Belhumeur said he has no ideawhy those two items would havebeen removed.

“We’ve never had any vehiclestolen,” he said, noting there hasbeen “some vandalism in this area”and thefts of a couple of trailers anda motorcycle in the last two yearsfrom a nearby business.

Auburn Police DetectiveJeffrey Lourie saidWednesday, Dec. 5 “it’s anactive investigation at thispoint.” He urged anyonewith information on thetheft to call the AuburnPolice DepartmentDetective Bureau at (508)832-7738.

“I’m very confident thatwith the videos that we got

on that, that we’ll probably come upwith something,” Belhumeur said.“Plus I’ve been plastering it all overFacebook and everything. It’s goneall over the place. I think withintime, we should be able to find out.”

One of the uses for the truck wasfor sanding and plowing after snow-storms.

“I’m annoyed and upset for myson,” Belhumeur said. “Obviouslythis is the time and the season thathe’s got some fairly large contractsfor plowing and sanding, and thatleaves him one truck down. It hurts.Hopefully the insurance comesthrough shortly and they’ll be ableto replace it, and that we have nosnow until we can do that.”

David Dore may be reached at (508)909-4140, or by email at [email protected].

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“We’ll get you … That’sexactly what’s going to hap-pen. We’re going to get you.

It’s a large ticket item, and ithurts my son’s business andthey need to be put away.”

- Roger Belhumeur, father of Bells Lawnand Garden Center owner Matthew

Belhumeur, after a truck from the businesswas stolen and burned last week.

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Lisa Bartlett of Worcester and her husband, Wade, col-lected one of four $1 million prizes from last week’srecord-setting Powerball jackpot. She bought the winningticket at the Galaxy Newsstand at the Auburn Mall.

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A new holiday tradition starts in AuburnAUBURN — Hundreds of locals came out

last week to mark a new Auburn tradition.The Friday, Nov. 30 Christmas Tree Lightingon Drury Square was the town’s first-everevent of its kind. The evening includingChristmas caroling and free treats and a spe-cial appearance by Santa Claus who led thecrowd in the countdown before the 55-foot treenext the fire station lit up for the season.

Attendees line up to sample some sweet holiday treats. A visit with the Santa was the highlight of the event for the little ones in atten-dance.

Before the tree was lit this foursome had their own way of illuminating the park– with glowing light sticks.

Singers of all ages joined in the Christmas caroling.

Santa and his elf posed for family snapshots.

Santa led the countdown to tree lighting.

The tree lighting marks a new tradition for kids intown.

Above left, Sporting matching holiday hats, this pairreads along to the lyrics while singing Christmascarols. Right, Santa and his elf pose with town man-ager Julie Jacobson and Board of Selectmen mem-bers Steven Simonian and Doreen Goodrich.

The crowd bundled up for chilly November night as the temperature dipped below freezing.

A local musician led carolers in singing Christmasclassics like “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night.”

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LEARNINGLiteracy Night encourages learning through games

AUBURN — Julia Bancroft School held its annual Literacy Night for pupils, parents andteachers Wednesday, Nov. 28. In its fourth year, Principal Susan Lopez said, Literacy Nightencourages parent and student involvement with teachers in a “relaxed, fun atmosphere toenjoy various literary activities.” Along with the games and activities in the cafeteria, therewas a book swap.

Ava Pietrowicz, 8, of Auburn writes words in shavingcream with her fingers.

Reanna Largesse, 8, of Auburn makes a bookmark.

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Kids watch as third-grade teacher Corinne Murphy provides a clue through gestures during a game ofCharades.

Adam Cook, left, and his mother, Julie, play Boggle. Amanda, left, and Mackenzie Young, 8, of Auburn play Apple Scrabble.

Marshal Carpenter, 9, of Holden plays Word Search.Playing “Take a Card,” in which one person has to say what is on the card the other person shows, areKatelyn Chalupka, left, and 3 1/2-year-old Brady Murphy.

The letter “B” is placed on a Scrabble Jr. board to form the word“ball.”

Lydia Rossik, 9, of Auburn follows the directions ona stick she pulled while playing a game calledMoose. “Look straight ahead please,” the stickstates.

Taking a break at the Word Search table are, from left, Emma Gaudreau, 9, Emma Martin, 10,and Kyleigh Hillis, 9.

Pakachoag Music SchoolAUBURN — Students of Pakachoag Music

School present Student Recitals for familiesand friends on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.; andon Sunday, Dec. 9, at 1 and 2:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public at The GreatHall, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. Studentsfrom around Greater Worcester performfavorite selections as the fall season winds up.Saturday’s program will include performanc-es by the Unison of Strings, a high school andadult string ensemble; and Suzuki Groups fea-turing violin students enrolled in the Suzukiprogram, some as young as five years old.

A holiday reception follows each recital. Formore information call 508-791-8159 or go towww.pakmusic.org.

Goddard School Celebrates 25thAnniversary

AUBURN — The Goddard School located at494 Washington St. in Auburn celebrates theiranniversary!

The Goddard Schools nationwide will part-ner with Ronald McDonald House Charity toraise $250,000 and match each dollar collectedas well.

“We are eager to celebrate ourAnniversary,” said Matt Flandreau, owner ofThe Goddard School located at 494Washington St. in Auburn. “We look forwardto sharing great activities including collectingand donating can tabs, magazines, and quar-ters to share with The Ronald McDonaldHouse Charity. We will collect these itemsbetween Jan. 15 and Feb. 15, 2013. Come forsome hot cocoa and a lot of fun with our fam-ilies and guests.”

The Goddard School offers a program, forchildren ages six weeks to 6 years, whichfocuses on building a strong and balancedfoundation of emotional, social, cognitive andphysical skills for each child. Goddard pro-vides children with a nurturing environmentand a curriculum that encourages learningthrough play. Families have the flexibility ofeither half or full-day schedules and the con-venience of extended hours from 7-6 p.m..

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LEARNINGAUBURN HIGH SCHOOL

Monday, Dec. 10: Baked chicken nuggets,wheat roll, dipping sauce, seasoned brownrice, corn on the cob, mixed fruit, pineapple,milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Nacho boat, tortilla chips,cheese cup, toppings, lettuce and tomato, beansalsa, brownie, fruit cup, raisins, milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Chicken Caesar saladwrap, hummus and pepper strips, potatowedge, frosted cake, pears, sliced apples, milk.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Whole wheat spaghetti,marinara sauce or meat sauce, cheese, wheatgarlic bread, seasoned green beans, assortedchilled fruit, juice, milk.

Friday, Dec. 14: Stuffed crust pizza, tossedromaine with tomatoes, mandarin oranges,sliced apples, milk.

AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOLMonday, Dec. 10: Baked chicken nuggets,

wheat roll, dipping sauce, seasoned brownrice, corn on the cob, mixed fruit, pineapple,milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Nacho boat, tortilla chips,cheese cup, toppings, lettuce and tomato, beansalsa, brownie, fruit cup, raisins, milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Chicken Caesar saladwrap, hummus and pepper strips, potatowedge, frosted cake, pears, sliced apples, milk.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Whole-wheat spaghetti,marinara sauce or meat sauce, cheese, wheatgarlic bread, seasoned green beans, assortedchilled fruit, juice, milk.

Friday, Dec. 14: Papa Gino’s pizza, spinachsalad, peach cup, juice, milk.

PACKACHOAG/JULIA BANCROFT

Monday, Dec. 10: Baked chicken nuggets anda wheat roll or grilled chicken patty on wheat,mashed potato, glazed carrots, pears, pineap-ple, milk. Alt: peanut butter and jelly.

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Pretzel and cheese cup orgrilled cheese on a “fish” (goldfish bread),tossed Romaine salad, apple, applesauce, milk.Alt: peanut butter and jelly.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Spaghetti and sauce ormeat sauce, cheese and wheat breadstick orRib B Que on wheat, fresh green beans, pud-ding and cream, mixed fruit, milk. Alt: 2 stringcheese and breadstick.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Mini cheeseburger orhamburger on a bun, potato wedge, bakedbeans, sliced apples, frosted cake, milk. Alt: 2string cheese and breadstick.

Friday, Dec. 14: Variety pizza or ham andcheese on wheat, carrot sticks and dip, man-darin oranges, peaches, milk. Alt: peanut but-ter and jelly.

MARY D. STONE/BRYN MAWRMonday, Dec. 10: Baked chicken nuggets and

a wheat roll or grilled chicken patty on wheat,mashed potato, glazed carrots, pears, pineap-ple, milk. Alt: peanut butter and jelly.

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Pretzel and cheese cup orgrilled cheese on a “fish” (goldfish bread),tossed Romaine salad, apple, applesauce, milk.Alt: peanut butter and jelly.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Spaghetti and sauce ormeat sauce, cheese and wheat breadstick orRib B Que on wheat, fresh green beans, pud-ding and cream, mixed fruit, milk. Alt: 2 stringcheese and breadstick.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Mini cheeseburger orhamburger on a bun, potato wedge, bakedbeans, sliced apples, Birthday cake, milk. Alt:2 str4ing cheese and breadstick.

Friday, Dec. 14: Variety pizza or ham andcheese on wheat, carrot sticks and dip, man-darin oranges, peaches, milk. Alt: peanut but-ter and jelly.

BAY PATHBREAKFASTMonday, Dec. 10: Blueberry pancakes, syrup,

4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz cup of 100 percentorange or apple juice.

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Eggs and sausage links,whole-wheat toast, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz cupof 100 percent orange or apple juice.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: French toast with appletopping/cream, 4 oz cup of 100 percent orangeor apple juice.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Blueberry coffee-cake,bowl of cereal, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz cup of100 percent orange or apple juice.

Friday, Dec. 14: Cinnamon-raisin toast, bowlof cereal, 4 oz cup of yogurt, 4 oz cup of 100percent orange or apple juice.

LUNCHMonday, Dec. 10: Meatball grinder (cheese,

sauce), sweet peas, potato wedges, fresh fruit,dessert or grilled cheese, potato wedges, sweetpeas, fruit, dessert.

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Breaded port patty, gravy,whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, whole-wheat roll and butter, fruit, dessert or peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, whipped potatoes,carrots.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Shepherd’s pie (beef,corn, potato) with gravy, whole-wheat roll andbutter, fruit, dessert or vegetable burger on abun, applesauce, carrot and celery sticks,fruit, dessert.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Roast pork, gravy, sweetpotatoes with brown sugar and butter,spinach, roll and butter, applesauce, fruit,dessert or vegetable burger, sweet potato,corn, applesauce, fruit, dessert.

Friday, Dec. 14: Buttermilk pancakes withsyrup sausage, 4 oz cup of orange juice or veg-etable burger on whole-wheat bun, bag ofbaked chips, carrot and celery sticks, orangejuice.

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We are AuburnT

he Merriam-W e b s t e ronline dic-t i o n a r y

defines, in pertinentpart, the word“pride” as “a reason-able and justifiablesense of one’s ownworth; a sense ofpleasure that comesfrom some act orpossession; andsomething of whichone is proud.”

As the superintend-ent of the AuburnPublic Schools, I take great pridein the accomplishments of ourstudents, the dedication of ourstaff, the commitment of our par-ents and entire school communi-ty, and the progress our district ismaking. As a resident of Auburn,it is my sincere hope that each ofyou feels a similar sense of pride,regardless of your direct or indi-rect, current or previous connec-tion to the Auburn PublicSchools.

In fact, prominently displayedin the halls of AHS is a signwhich reads, “WE AREAUBURN.” Such a statement –and the pride that it embodies -

represents the APS com-mitment to excellence:providing the very bestacademic program thatwe can, thus ensuring ourstudents have everyopportunity at currentand future successes;offering the best athleticand fine arts programs,beyond compare of neigh-boring districts or eventhose across theCommonwealth; andensuring that we main-tain a dynamic and highquality staff that is sec-

ond to none, believing that ourstudents deserve nothing lessthan the very best.

Whether one was a Dandy or aRocket – or even if one’s affilia-tion with the Auburn PublicSchools is on a professional level,as is the case with me – there arecountless examples of AUBURNPRIDE, the sense that we all haveas a result of our connection tothe Auburn Public Schools.Whether it is the Class of 1960who donated a flagpole whichnow proudly waves at AHS tohighlight pride in their almamater at the occasion of their50th Class Reunion; a group of

1971 AHS graduates whoreturned for a tour of the newhigh school this summer, relish-ing in the state-of-the-art facilitywhile enjoying the memories andlong-held pride they have in beingAHS graduates; or the pride thatformer elementary school stu-dents feel that compels them tomake donations to their primaryor intermediate school or to bringtheir children to see their formerelementary school on a returnvisit to Auburn; pride in theAuburn Public Schools is bothreal and well deserved!

When the APS Strategic Planwas most recently updated, therewas discussion about creating anAuburn Alumni Association. Thegoal of this organization wouldbe to promote the Auburn PublicSchools, its students, its successesand the pride that graduates pos-sess in having graduated from itsschools. Perhaps, though, it couldeven be broadened to include themany others who are affiliatedwith the Auburn Public Schools –either through their children,their professional lives, or theirstatus as Auburn residents, butwho graduated from elsewhere –as they, too, feel a similar sense ofpride.

Might you be interested instarting such a group or perhapsgetting together with others andcollaborating on various optionsand possibilities? If so, I wouldlove to hear from you so pleasecontact me as indicated at theclose of this article. As a groupwe can determine the directionwe take, with the goal being topromote the Auburn PublicSchools, all that our district has tooffer and the pride that we allhave as a result of our associationwith it.

As the proud Superintendent ofthe Auburn Public Schools, I canattest to the district’s commit-ment in ensuring that the pridejustifiably felt by previous gradu-ates continues to long be felt byfuture graduates.

After all, WE ARE AUBURN.I look forward to hearing from

you!

To contact me to share an idea, aconcern or to ask a question, I canbe reached at 508-832-7755 or via e-mail [email protected] you for your interest in andsupport of the Auburn PublicSchools!

MARYELLEN BRUNELLE

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Menu includes milk and margarine.Menus are subject to change without notice.Your donation of $2 per meal helps keep theprogram running. Call (508) 832-7798 forreservations.

Monday, Dec. 10: Chili, brown rice,Scandinavian vegetables, pineapple fruitcrisp. Diet – Cookie.

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Spanish meatballs,egg noodles, broccoli, peaches.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Buttermilk chick-en, red bliss potatoes, mixed vegetables,cinnamon grahams.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Beef and cabbagecasserole, spinach, carrots, streusel cake,Diet – Small piece.

Friday, Dec. 14: Orange beef, brownrice, Roman blend vegetables, freshorange, soup of the day.

Auburn Recreation and CultureEvents

• Fitness Classes at Auburn High School:Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.;Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Water Color Painting at Camp GleasonTuesdays: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Co-ed Over 30 Adult Basketball at AuburnHigh School: Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m.

• Get on the Ball with Weights at AuburnHigh School: Fitness Room, Tuesdays andThursdays, 6-7:15 p.m.

• Beach Body and P90X Workouts at AuburnHigh School: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free.

• Hip Shake Cardio class: Tuesdays, 7:30p.m. Auburn High School, $6 drop in or $30 amonth for all fitness classes.

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We don’t use this space very often totalk about movies, but this week wemust make an exception.

“Lincoln” is not only a movie worth seeing,it ought to be required viewing for certain seg-ments of American society.

Members of Congress, for example.Steven Spielberg’s latest directorial epic has

certainly been well-promoted, heralded evenbefore its release as the ultimate portrait ofperhaps the nation’s greatest president, or atleast the one who saw the nation through its

most divisive and destruc-tive struggles.

Based in part – maybeeven mostly – on DorisKearns Goodwin’s equallyepic non-fiction book “Teamof Rivals,” the movie docu-ments but a brief period ofLincoln’s life and presiden-cy, the point at which hislegacy is to be determined.At issue is passage of the13th Amendment, banningslavery from the land.Lincoln is bent on passing itbefore the war ends, lest itbecome part of either sur-render or post-war negotia-

tions and therefore subject to significantchanges.

The film is remarkable on many fronts, notthe least of these in its casting, acting, anddirection. Daniel Day-Lewis seems to be chan-neling the 16th president, affecting manner-isms, moves (a halting, stuttering gait attimes), and even a voice much less stentorianthan previously presented by Hollywood. Thishigher-pitched, occasionally even squeakyvoice is in keeping with what the few histori-cal records on the matter might suggest.

And Sally Field (you’ll love her, you’ll reallylove her) is sufficiently psychotic as MaryTodd Lincoln, the love of his life and the thornin his (and occasionally the nation’s) side.Gone are the sweet, endearing scenes, such asthe one in which, at their first meeting (at adance) Mr. Lincoln confides that he’s beenlonging to dance with Mary “in the worstway,” whereby she trumps him with, “Thenyou’ve achieved your goal!” Instead, we get thebickering, the frustrations, scenes drawn fromthe lives of any couple – not just in the WhiteHouse, but in any house in the nation. Hand-holding, when it appears, appears real.

Speaking of Houses, the real battle for theabolition of slavery is fought in the halls ofCongress (and the alleyways of patronage-peddling), where a brilliant cast of period per-sonages carries the weight of these historicand historical negotiations. Thaddeus Stevens(Tommy Lee Jones) figures heavily in the fight(sometimes it almost seems like his movie), asdo scores of lesser-known-but-crucial-to-the-vote period politicians.

Members of Mr. Lincoln’s Cabinet are notonly brilliantly portrayed but dead ringers fortheir historical counterparts (as evidenced byperiod photos and illustrated newspapers).The point is that, while chronicling these cru-cial times, the movie is an homage not somuch to the revered leader as to Lincoln’sleadership, his ability to convince himself –and then others – of the righteousness of thecause and the need to compromise nearlyeverything for that cause in uncompromisingfashion.

Yes, this Lincoln is flawed, human, annoy-ingly avuncular (to his Cabinet members),with a story (or two) for every occasion,whether it’s to the point under discussion ormerely offered to turn the tone of the discus-sions from rancorous to reconciliatory.

In his recent visit to Old Sturbridge Villageto receive the Ken Burns Award for LifetimeAchievement, veteran NBC newsman TomBrokaw recommended the movie in hisacceptance speech, saying it was “more thanworth seeing” and invaluable in its depictionof how America has always been able to adapt,and survive, and “make things work.”

Indeed, the movie – which by virtue of itssetting and 19th-century facts of life includessome rude/crude language and a modicum ofviolence/gore – is a testament to resiliencyand the dynamic nature of the Americandemocracy. If he’d been born a century earlier,Brokaw’s own “The Greatest Generation”would no doubt have venerated the veterans ofthe nation’s most uncivil war.

But Spielberg’s “Lincoln” is impeccable inevery aspect – most especially in its credibili-ty. As William Blake noted centuries earlier,“The truth cannot be told so as to be under-stood and not be believed.” The truth here isoften harsh, inelegant, even infuriating bothto onscreen characters and the audience. Butit must be believed, when it’s so convincinglycast in its proper perspective.

Which is why “Lincoln” ought to berequired viewing for anyone interested inlearning the lessons of history, and especiallyfor those disinclined to learn such lessons.Schoolchildren above the age of 15 mightlearn that human frailties and failings neednot preclude greatness. Film students couldspend a lifetime discussing its virtues.

It’s been said there are two things you neverwant to see how they’re made — sausages andlaws. “Lincoln” nevertheless enlightens view-ers to the legislative process for the edificationof all. Like the man and the president, themovie is not perfect – nor does it claim to be.But it’s much more than worth viewing, andessential to the preservation of the union werecognize as the United States of America.

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

A. Lincoln

Life as azombie

The first cough was harmlessenough.A simple itch in the throat, noth-

ing more than a random act of the bodyto clear whatever wasirritating my throat.

Two weeks later, andthe itch still hasn’t goneaway, and after manysleepless, medicallyassisted nights, thecough has turned into awheezing, cacophonousfit of chaos that couldscare small children.

And finally, after twoweeks of stubborndenial, complaints andcomments from otherslike, “Hey Adam, youshould really go to the

doctor,” I finally manned up and, well …went to the doctor.

Last week, it didn’t even take my doc-tor 2 minutes of poking and prodding todiagnose me. A couple of placements ofhis stethoscope near my left lung, and heimmediately knew the diagnosis.

“It looks like you have what we call‘walking pneumonia,’” he said, as Iimmediately thought of the AMC televi-sion show “Walking Dead,” and the zom-bies contained within. I have never seenthe show — I’m not much of a zombie fan— but I’ve seen clips here and there.Other than the insatiable hunger forhuman brains, terrible dermatologicalproblems and loss of communicationskills, I could relate!

After some antibiotics, which as I typethis, I’m in the middle of taking, itshould clear up, but who knows when thecough will go away. Doesn’t it alwaysseem like that’s the last thing to go?

Of course, I didn’t help myself duringthis whole process. Two weeks ago, myfamily traveled to New Jersey forThanksgiving, just as the cough wasbeginning to hit its stride. And what didI do? Only the healthiest stuff for nurtur-ing a cold, naturally — waking up earlyon Thanksgiving morning and playingflag football in the cold, playing 2-3 hoursof full-court basketball two days later —you know, real relaxing stuff.

Looking back, it probably wasn’t in mybest interest to do those things, but hind-sight is always 20/20. At the time, Ithought it was just a cough. It wasn’tuntil I found myself getting nauseous onthe way home from New Jersey that Istarted to get an inkling it might besomething more.

After another week of strugglingthrough work (I apologize for any errorsin last week’s paper, I wasn’t myself, Iswear! It was zombie Adam!), singlehandedly supporting the Halls coughdrop and Kleenex companies, chuggingwhat seems like gallons of hot tea, andwaking my family up in the middle ofthe night with coughing fits, I finallydecided to bite the bullet and see the manin white. So hopefully, as you read this, Iam a new and refreshed man, and the“walking pneumonia” — and ZombieAdam — has met its end.

I have to admit, it’s no fun being a zom-bie — whenever I get sick, which thankGod is not that often, I always devolveinto a little kid. I get irritable, impatientand whiny, especially when lack of sleepis involved. Like my wife needs anotherkid to take care of in our house!

So, kids, what’s the lesson of this taleof stupidity on my part? Don’t be adummy — don’t wait — go see the doc-tor! Quick! Before you turn into a zom-bie!

Adam Minor may be reached (if he’s notcoughing up a lung!) at 508-909-4130, or bye-mail at [email protected].

MARK ASHTON

AS YOU

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ADAM MINOR

THE MINOR

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Should you preparefor ‘fiscal cliff’?

As an investor, youcan sometimes feelyou’re at themercy of forces

beyond your control.This may be especially true

today, when the entire coun-try appears to be on edgeabout the approaching “fis-cal cliff.” What can you do inthe face of such a dire predic-tion?

First of all, you’ll need to understand whatinitially led the Federal Reserve to issue thefiscal cliff warning. Here’s the story.

Some $1.2 trillion in spending cuts arescheduled to begin in 2013, while, simultane-ously, the Bush-era tax cuts — including thereduction in capital gains and dividend taxes— are set to expire. This combination ofspending cuts and higher taxes could takesome $600 billion out of the economy, leadingto a possible recession — and maybe some-thing much worse, at least in the eyes of theFed.

Still, there’s no need for panic. Despite itspolitical infighting, Congress is likely toreduce the “cliff” to a smaller bump. But asan investor, you may need to be prepared fortwo significant events — market volatility, atleast in the short term, and higher taxes,probably for the foreseeable future.

To combat market volatility, you may wantto take these steps:

Rebalance — You may need to rebalanceyour portfolio to ensure it still reflects yourtarget mix of investments, based on yourlong-term goals and your risk tolerance.

Diversify — A broadly diversified portfoliocan help you navigate “bumps,” “cliffs” andother rugged investment terrain. (Keep inmind, though, that while diversification canreduce the impact of market volatility, itcan’t guarantee profits or protect against alllosses.)

Upgrade investment quality — Generallyspeaking, higher-quality investments are bet-ter positioned to withstand the tempests ofvolatile financial markets. Consequently,when investing in stocks, look for companies

with solid track records,strong management andcompetitive products. Andwhen purchasing bonds, seekthose that earn the highestgrades from the independentrating agencies.

Now, let’s turn to taxes.Even if taxes on income, cap-ital gains and dividends dorise, they will still, in all like-

lihood, be much lower than they’ve been atvarious points in the past. Nonetheless, youmay want to consider a variety of steps,including the following:

Take advantage of tax deferred vehicles.Contribute as much as possible to your tradi-tional IRA, your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, and any educa-tion savings accounts you may have, such asa 529 plan.

Convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.A Roth IRA provides tax-free earnings, pro-vided you don’t start taking withdrawalsuntil you’re 59-1/2 and you’ve had youraccount for at least five years. (Be aware,though, that this conversion is taxable, andmay not be appropriate if you don’t havemoney readily available in other accounts topay the taxes.)

Consider municipal bonds. If you’re in oneof the upper tax brackets, you could benefitfrom investing in “munis,” which pay inter-est that’s free of federal taxes, and possiblystate and local taxes as well.

Above all else, don’t abandon your long-term plans due to short-term uncertainty —and avoid making unwarranted and extremechanges to your portfolio. By staying focusedon your goals, and by making well-thought-out moves at the right time, you can help pre-vent your financial goals from going “over acliff.”

This article was written by Edward Jones foruse by your local Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor. Michael Tuomala, the local EdwardJones Financial Advisor, may be contacted athis Oxford office at (508)-987-5327 or by e-mailat [email protected]

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Flu season is officially hereand it’s time to review sometried and true home remediesthat can help halt the flu bugand/or ease some of the symp-toms.

From old-fashioned pantrycures to common sense solu-tions, this week’s columnhighlights some easy ways tofight the flu and battle the common cold.

***Want a soothing (and delicious) weapon in

the fight against flu? According to severalJapanese studies, gargling with black teatwice a day from October to March, signifi-cantly improved participants abilities to fendoff the flu bug. While we may have missed acouple of months, it’s never too late to start!

***Over a century ago, a simple remedy

worked wonders to relieve a stuffy nose, andit is just as effective today: Eucalyptus oil is apowerful expectorant. Put a few drops on adamp handkerchief (if you even rememberwhat that is; otherwise use a tissue), andsniff it a few times a day. Note: For safety,always use FDA approved food gradeEucalyptus oil.

***Eucalyptus oil is also a natural disinfec-

tant. Use a couple of drops in a spritz bottlefilled with water and spray away germs in asick room. Studies show a 2 percent solutionof eucalyptus oil can kill up to 70 percent ofStaph bacteria!

FYI: Eucalyptus oil was used as a substi-tute for antibiotics during World War II.

***A sore throat can be relieved by using a

strong, hot tea as a gargle. Simply brew thetea of choice, allow it to cool, and gargle onceor twice a day during the cold and flu season.As a bonus, the natural, herbal gargle tastesgreat. Or, gargle with warm salt water sever-al times a day to relieve a sore throat.

***Medical studies reveal green and black

teas take center stage when it comes to boost-ing the immune system. Test tube studiesalso suggest that the flavonoids in tea mayhave more antioxidant activity than certainbetter-known antioxidants like vitamins Cand E.

***Pure maple syrup is not only delicious; the

sweet stuff is rich in manganese as well as agood source of zinc, both of which can bene-fit your immune system and help fight off acold.

***Did you know eating coconut is not only

yummy, it’s a cold and flu fighter? Freshcoconut contains lauric acid, a fatty acid

that’s an anti viral and antimi-crobial immune booster.

***Want a natural and simple

treatment for a stuffy nose?Simply take a nice, hot shower.Closing the curtain and shut-ting the door creates a steamroom atmosphere that helps

dispel mucus and clear your sinuses.

***Or, if a hot shower isn’t practical, press a

warm facecloth to your sinus area (nose andcheeks) for quick, temporary relief.

***Don’t forget to spice up your meals (or your

bowl of chicken soup)! Adding garlic, chilipeppers, horseradish and pepper to your foodaids in relieving congestion. The combina-tion of hot, steaming chicken broth with adash of hot pepper and garlic has provenespecially beneficial to thin mucus. As abonus, garlic has antibiotic properties thataid the immune system.

***Nose drops and sprays are a reliable way to

reduce congestion WebMD recommends this“recipe” for homemade saline drops (to dripor spray into the nose). Mix eight ounces ofwarm water with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4teaspoon baking soda. Use a bulb syringe tosquirt the mixture into one nostril whileholding the other one closed. Repeat 2-3 timesand then do the other side.

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OBITUARIES

HOLDEN — Anne T.Konkol, 85, formerly ofHolden, passed away peace-fully on Dec. 1, 2012 atParkland Medical Center inDerry, N.H., after a brief ill-ness.

Born in Worcester andraised in Auburn, Anne was

the daughter of John and Blanche (Lakus)Pori and lived 55 years in Holden until recent-ly moving to Derry.

Anne is a graduate of Auburn High Schooland the former Edward School for AirlineTraining.

Early in her career, she was employed atState Mutual Assurance Company andWorcester Country National Bank.

Her husband, Edward F. Konkol died in1996.

She is survived by her son, Paul and hiswife Donna of Derry, N.H.; a granddaughter,Lindsey from Derry; a grandson, Kenneth

Gurley and his wife Mariel of Hamilton; agreat-granddaughter, Willamina; severalnieces including Mary Dipietro of Leicester,Roberta Weekly of Ohio, Joanne Pletcher ofHinsdale, N.H. and Elaine Hogan ofMassachusetts.

Besides her husband she is predeceased byfour sisters and a brother.

Her family wishes to express its sinceregratitude to the angels at Parkland MedicalCenter for their care and compassion duringthis time.

A private graveside service honoringAnne’s life will be at Worcester CountyMemorial Park, Paxton.

Funeral arrangements are under the care ofMiles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made tothe VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St.,Worcester, MA 01608.

To share a memory or offer a condolence,please visit www.milesfuneralhome.com/

Anne T. Konkol, 85

People collect things formany reasons but an importantone is because they have fondmemories associated to happytimes and events in their life.

They like objects that remindthem of these special times. It’sno wonder that holiday relatedcollectibles are highly desirable.

The holiday that I’ve seendraw the most collector interestis Halloween. Many of the oldercollectibles were made of cheap-er materials such as cardboard,paper mache and thin celluloidplastic and weren’t made to besaved. Because many itemswere broken or thrown away,older pieces can easily sell inthe $100’s. Cardboard witches,cats, jack-o-lanterns and otherHalloween themed collectiblescirca 1930’s are very popular.Papier-mâché jack-o-lanternsand other designs sell well.Many toys and Halloween col-lectibles were made of celluloid.Celluloid is a thin plastic thatwas also used in motion picturefilms. Tin items like noisemak-ers are also popular. Rarer dis-play items like hanging dis-plays, posters don’t surface asoften. When they do, they bringa premium. Photographs fromthe early 1900’s or before pictur-ing Halloween related scenesand Halloween postcards fromthe early 1900’s can be verydesirable. Two German printedHalloween postcards recentlysold for over $1000 at auction asdid a photo picturing a carte-de-vista image of a seated womanwith an imprinted ghost touch-ing her head.

Christmas is also a popularholiday with collectors. Homesthroughout the region are cov-ered with lights, decorations ofJesus in the manger, Santa

Claus, Rudolph, Frosty theSnowman, etc. Many olderChristmas decorations weremade of the same materials asHalloween. Santa and other fig-ures came in celluloid, papier-mâché and tin. Christmas post-cards typically sell for less thanthose from Halloween but manyChristmas items can fetchmore. Glassmakers createdbeautiful glass ornaments thathang from the tree. These arehighly collectible and can sell inthe $100’s. They came in manydesigns with Santa being one ofthe most popular. If you arelooking to buy some be careful.There are many reproductions.

The nicest piece that I wasasked to appraise was a Germanmechanical Santa. Santa was invelvet clothes. It had smallclockwork type pieces thatmade Santa move. It was fromthe late 1800’s and was worthover $5,000.

As with any type of antiquesor collectibles, many of the rarepieces continue to climb invalue. In 1897, VirginiaO’Hanlan wrote a letter to theeditor of the New York SunNewspaper. She was 8 years oldat the time and worried becausesome of her friends told herthere was no Santa Claus. She

pleaded with the editor to lether know if Santa really exist-ed. Newsman, FrancisPharcellus Church wrote hisfamous response that stated,“Yes, Virginia there is a SantaClaus”. A descendant ofVirginia’s brought her letterinto PBS Antiques Roadshow tobe appraised in 1997. My col-league, Kathleen Guzman,appraised it at $20,000-$30,000.An updated value on theRoadshow website shows itsvalue to be $30,000 to $50,000.That should make Virginia’sdescendants merry.

Happy Holidays!

Contact us at: WayneTuiskula, Auctioneer/ Appraiser,Central Mass Auctions forAntique Auctions, Estate Salesand Appraisal Serviceswww.centralmassauctions.com(508-612-6111), info@ centralmas-sauctions.com.

‘Tis the season for holiday collectibles

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COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN[seal] No. 12TL144492TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and to

Roy A. Johnson, deceased, formerly ofTallahassee, in the State of Florida;Penelope K. Yood, now or formerly ofTallahassee, in the State of Florida; Erica J.Matthew, now or formerly of Auburn,Worcester County, said Commonwealth;Christine M. Bednarczyk, now or formerly ofCharleston, in the State of South Carolina;or their heirs, devisees or legal represena-tives:

Whereas, a complaint has been pre-sented to said Court by the Town of Auburn,in the County of Worcester, and saidCommonwealth, to foreclose all rights ofredemption from the tax lien proceedingsdescribed in said complaint in and concern-ing a certain parcel of land situate in saidAuburn, in the County of Worcester, and insaid Commonwealth, bounded anddescribed in said complaint as follows:

Property: Land Containing: 6900.00 SF(more or less)Location: 603 Oxford St.Assessors: 62/006/0000Registry: 3747/238Recorded at: Worcester CountyRegistry of Deeds.If you desire to make any objection or

defense to said complaint you or your attor-ney must file a written appearance and ananswer, under oath, setting forth clearly andspecifically your objections or defense toeach part of said complaint, in the office ofthe Recorder of said Court in Boston (at theCourthouse located at Three PembertonSquare, Room 507 in Boston, MA 02108),on or before the twenty-first day of Januaryin the year two thousand and thirteen.

Unless an appearance is so filed by orfor you, your default will be recorded, thesaid complaint will be taken as confessedand you will be forever barred from contest-ing said complaint or any judgment enteredthereon.

And in addition to the usual service ofthis notice as required by law, it is orderedthat the foregoing citation be publishedforthwith once in the Auburn News, a news-paper published in Southbridge.

Witness, KAREN F. SCHEIER, Esquire,Chief Justice of said Court, this twenty-sixthday of November in the year two thousandand twelve.

Attest with Seal of said Court.Deborah J. Patterson

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listings for government, educational and non-profit organizations. Send all calendar listingsand happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay atStonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge,MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mailto [email protected]. Pleasewrite “calendar” in the subject line. All calen-dar listings must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday,eight days prior to being published in the fol-lowing Saturday’s edition. All calendar itemswill be inserted under the actual date of theevent. We will print such listings as spaceallows.

EVERY SATURDAYAUBURN — The Bay State Chapel meets at

6 p.m. every Saturday at St. Thomas EpiscopalChurch, 35 School St., Auburn. Everyone isinvited. There will be childcare and refresh-ments at every service.

EVERY TUESDAYAUBURN — Celebrate Recovery (a Christ-

centered life recovery program) from 7 to 9p.m. every Tuesday at the Faith BaptistChurch, 12 Faith Avenue, Auburn. Do youwear a mask that hides your depression,anger, addiction, pain, guilt or fear? Check usout online, or attend a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more information.

EVERY WEDNESDAYAUBURN — Divorced? Separated? You

don’t have to go through it alone. Divorce Careis a support group that meets from 6:30 to 8p.m. Wednesdays at the Faith Baptist Church,22 Faith Avenue, Auburn, providing practicalsupport, recovery and hope. There is a volun-tary donation of $15. Childcare will be provid-ed. Activities for K-high school occur at thesame time. For more information, call 508-832-5044, ext. 321.

AUBURN — The Rotary Club of Auburnmeets each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at theHeritage Coffee Shop, 567 Southbridge St.,Auburn. Anyone interested in joining theRotary Club of Auburn or attending a meet-

ing should call Rotary Club President DavidBellerose at 508-832-4420.

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAYOXFORD — The Nipmuck Coin Collectors

Club meets the fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Senior Center,323 Main St., behind the Oxford Town Hall.Everyone is welcome from long time collec-tors to those just starting to collect or maybelooking to pick up a new hobby. For moreinformation about our club or coins in gener-al, call Dick Lisi at 508-410-1332 or [email protected].

EVERY THURSDAYAUBURN — Open Story Time will be held at

4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Auburn PublicLibrary. No registration required. Please dropin. Open to all ages. For more information,call 508-832-7790.

AUBURN — Chuck wants boys in the 6ththrough 10th grades to join The Man Cave.The Man Cave is a boys’ group that meetsfrom 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays at the AYFS,21 Pheasant Court, Auburn. This is wheremembers will learn that peers their own ageshare similar concerns. Group members willbe able to discuss ways to cope with their con-cerns as well as receive positive feedback.Each week will center around a particulartopic for discussion. There is no cost to join.For more information, call Brandon Pare 508-832-5707, ext. 16 or Dan Secor 508-832-5707, ext.14. Free food available.

SATURDAYDECEMBER 8

WORCESTER — The Master Singers ofWorcester present Boar’s Head Festival, con-ducted by Malcolm Halliday, at 4 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Wesley UnitedMethodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester.The snow date is Sunday Dec. 9. This year’sfestival features the Master Singers, alongwith the Shrewsbury Ringers and members of

the Worcester Hills Recorder Society. Attiredin period costume, they perform a wide rangeof music to celebrate traditional observancesof the winter solstice and holiday season.Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for sen-ior citizenss and students. Special price forchildren under 17 years old is $10 at the dooronly. For more information call 508-842-1349.Purchase tickets online at www.mswma.org.

SATURDAYDECEMBER 15

DUDLEY — The Shepherd Hill ChoirsPresent the third annual Holiday Spectacularat 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15.This Radio City Music Hall style show is agreat way to get into the Holiday spirit! JoinFrosty and all his friends for some high-ener-gy entertainment featuring the award win-ning Shepherd Hill Show Choirs, ChamberSingers and Women’s choir, along with somevery talented soloists. And rumor has it thatSanta himself will be paying a visit. Reserveyour tickets by contacting Connie Vanco Galliat (508)-943-6700 x182; [email protected] or pur-chase online at http://www.shepherdhillcho-rus.com/holiday-spectacular.html.

AUBURN – The greater AuburnCommunity Chorus, under the Direction ofCharles J. Pietrello, presents “ChristmasAngels,” at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15 and 2:30p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Auburn HighSchool Auditorium. Tickets are $12. For ticketinformation, call (508) 832-7711 or visitwww.greaterauburncommunitychorus.org.

MONDAYDECEMBER 24

AUBURN — The First CongregationalChurch of Auburn, 128 Central St., invites youto their Christmas Eve Services. There will bea Family Service at 5 p.m. and a Candle LightCommunion Service at 11 p.m. All are wel-come.

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noon that will feature turkey with gravy, sausage stuffing, honeyglazed carrots, cranberry sauce, cornbread and éclairs. Reservationsare needed by calling Patty Hubbard, Nutrition Site Manager, two daysin advanced at the Auburn Senior Center 508-832-7798. A $2 donation isappreciated.

TAI CHI CLASSES WINTER SESSIONWe are able to offer Tai Chi evening classes again at the senior cen-

ter. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art that consists of slow, relaxedmovements; reducing stress and improving balance. This makes TaiChi a perfect exercise for almost any age and lifestyle from a thirty or

forty something busy executive to an 80 year old retiree. In addition toimproving balance and increase flexibility, Tai Chi also lowers bloodpressure and helps relieve the joint pain and stiffness of arthritis.

Our instructor, Richard LaFontaine has been teaching Tai Chi since2001 and is also certified as an instructor in Tai Chi for Arthritis andTai Chi for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention. Classes are open to any-one 18 or older and will be held at the Senior Center in Auburn from6pm to 7pm beginning Monday, Jan. 7, for eight weeks. The cost is $30for eight weeks of classes or $5 class as a drop-in.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICThe Auburn Visiting Nurses hold a clinic for seniors to have their

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For Beavers, redemption served with snowBY DAVID DORE

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WORCESTER — In a battle of 11-1teams that know each other well, theopening play would determine thewinner of the CentralMassachusetts Division 6 SuperBowl between Blackstone ValleyTech and Bay Path.

Only one person found the endzone in the Dec. 1 game at John F.Coughlin Field at Worcester StateUniversity: Valley Tech’s BenjaminReiffarth, who returned the firsthalf kickoff 70 yards.

“I just saw the ball coming at meand I scooped it, and I saw a holeopen so I just took it,” Reiffarth said.

A defensive battle between theMinutemen and the Beavers ensued,punctuated by two second-halfinterceptions of Bay Path quarter-back Kyle Thibeault by the Beavers’Shawn Wilkins. The final score was6-0 Valley Tech — the same as it wasa few seconds into the game.

“The defense has been ourstrength all year,” said Bay Pathhead coach Al Dhembe. “We’re verysmall. We’re kind of quick. Andthey seemed to be at the right placeat the right time. Their motors don’tstop for the most part. Our defenseplayed well all year.”

“I think we made them a little bituncomfortable, got them in a posi-tion where they had to throw, andluckily we had an athlete like Shawnback there who was able to get overthe top and get under some of thoseunderthrown balls,” said ValleyTech head coach Jim Archibald.

Making the Beavers’ second SuperBowl title in school history (its firstsince 2007) even sweeter was that itcame against rival Bay Path, whohas had Valley Tech’s number inrecent years. The Minutemen beatValley Tech, 13-12, Nov. 3 and twicelast year — in the regular season, 34-7, and in the Division 6 semifinal, 16-0.

“Bay Path’s a weird team for us,”said Valley Tech quarterback DanielAvery. “They’re like the nick in oursides, a love-hate relationship. All ofthose guys are great guys, greatsportsmanship. They show it everygame, every play. It’s nice to take onefrom them.”

“We didn’t give up a point todayand still lost the game. Can youimagine that?” Dhembe said. “Thathappens. That’s football. You have toplay 40 minutes of football. We did-n’t. They did. They deserve to win.”

Bay Path’s John Vidal had anexcellent game on the ground, run-

ning through the snow 18 times for102 yards. Reiffarth was the toprusher for Valley Tech, with 14 car-ries for 69 yards.

The teams exchanged punts ontheir first offensive drives, and thenBay Path put together a nice drivethat went from its own 34 to theValley Tech 12. After a Bay Pathtime out, the Minutemen faced afourth and 2 — but the pass fromThibeault fell incomplete.

Valley Tech’s next possessionstarted at its own 12 and went to theBay Path 47. It was marked by twofourth-down conversions on quar-

t e r b a c kkeepers by Avery. However, Averywas intercepted by Vidal. Bay Pathcould not capitalize, though, goingthree and out on the ensuing drive.

Bay Path’s second possession ofthe second half started with a fum-ble at its own 20 and Valley Tech’sBrady Neyland making the recov-ery. That drive went nowhere —commencing with a botched optionplay and ending with an incompletepass on fourth and 19 at the Bay Path25.

As the third quarter came to aclose, Thibeault threw his firstinterception to Wilkins, which wasreturned to the Bay Path 40. Facinga fourth and 6 at the Bay Path 23 atthe start of the fourth quarter, BayPath’s Andrew Pelc tackled PatrickDurkin for a 7-yard loss.

Bay Path took over and enteredValley Tech territory, eventuallymaking it to the opponent’s 34. Buton third down, with about threeminutes left, Wilkins recorded hissecond pick of the day.

“We’re very proud of our kids,”Dhembe said. “We’re not very big.We’re not very talented, but theyalways come to play. And that’s whatI’m most proud about.”

According to Archibald, the foot-ball the MassachusettsInterscholastic Athletic Associationmandates is to be used in postseasongames — made by Spaulding —forced the Beavers to change theirgame plan.

Archibald said the ball is “not agood football. I don’t know why the

MIAA makes us use it, other thanmoney. I think that has a lot to dowith it. These kids don’t use thatball all year. Then you come out hereand it’s wet. It gets slick. It’s tough togrip. It’s tough to throw a spiralwith. ... I know for us, we really did-n’t want to throw the ball that muchbecause we were afraid of what wasgoing to happen.”

David Dore may be reached at (508)909-4140, or by email at [email protected].

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VALLEY TECH BEATS BAY PATH FOR SECOND SUPER BOWL TITLE

David Dore photos

Members of the Bay Path cheerleading squad get ready to root for their team at the CentralMassachusetts Division 6 Super Bowl.

Bay Path’s Ray Neeland (99) is dragged down by a couple of ValleyTech defenders.

Bay Path and Valley Tech players line up for a play.Bay Path’s Justin Sherman receives the second half kickoff.

Bay Path’s Anthony Baez raises his hands as Valley Tech quarterback Daniel Avery isforced out of bounds.

Bay Path’s John Vidal (32) heads up the field, trailed by Valley Tech’s Nicholas Wojnar(12) and Shawn Wilkins (81).

A couple of Valley Tech defenders tackleBay Path’s Zack Huard late in the thirdquarter.


Rockets repeat for fifth straight Super Bowl championshipBY NICK ETHIER

SPORTS STAFF WRITER

WORCESTER — Auburn High head coachJeff Cormier noticed that his quarterback,Drew Goodrich, was exceptionally spot-onwith his throws before the Rockets’ CentralMass. Division 3 Super Bowl game withTantasqua, played Dec. 1 at Worcester StateUniversity.

“In warm-ups he was sharp,” Cormierexplained. “I said, ‘Goodrich is on.’ Weended pre-game a little early because thingswere going real good.”

Cormier’s premonition rang true asGoodrich was 4 of 6 passing for 169 yardsand 3 touchdowns in helping lead Auburnpast the Warriors, 33-7, for their fifthstraight Super Bowl championship.

“I would have never imagined it,”Goodrich said of throwing three touchdownpasses, as the predominantly run-firstRockets had to air it out against Tantasqua’sdefense. “For it to work that way where Icould make some plays for our team andhelp us win, it was great.”

Auburn finished 13-0 and the senior classended their careers with a stellar mark of51-1.

“It never gets old,” Cormier said of win-ning the big game. “You’re only here once asa senior and they put their brand on it, theirmark on it.”

“It’s special,” Goodrich added. “The groupof guys that I got to play with…it’s a specialprogram.”

Tantasqua, seeded third in the Division 3playoff structure and entering the contest at6-6, had hoped to play spoiler early. After theRockets grabbed a 6-0 lead on the first snapof the second quarter — a 5-yard run byMark Wright (7 carries, 74 yards) — theWarriors responded with a 15-play, 65-yarddrive, which included two fourth down con-versions and was capped by quarterbackRandy Harrington (12 of 24, 113 yards) find-ing Spencer Duncan open for a 10-yardtouchdown pass.

Jon Beaudry’s extra point gave Tantasquaa 7-6 lead with 1:43 to play until halftime.

“Traditionally we’ve been a first halfteam,” Warriors head coach Aaron Powellsaid, as Tantasqua also led Auburn, 7-0, backon Oct. 19 before losing 30-7.

The Rockets, trailing for just the thirdtime all season long, wasted little time inregaining the lead. On first-and-10 fromtheir own 21-yard line, Goodrich droppedback to pass and fired a bullet to TylerDesjardins, who was gone for a 79-yardtouchdown just 17 seconds after theWarriors’ score.

The two-point conversion attempt failed,but Auburn now led 12-7.

“Our offensive line did an excellent job ofpass protecting,” Cormier said of the play. “Ithought it was a good time to try and getsome momentum back, I didn’t think itwould go for a strike, but just to be able to govertical was a bonus.”

Harrington then fumbled as Tantasqua

hoped to score late in the first half. ZackTower of the Rockets recovered the ball andGoodrich continued his hot hand by findingDom DiCarlo for a 25-yard touchdown with26 seconds to play until halftime.

Auburn led 18-7 at the break and had allthe momentum it needed.

The Rockets scored again on their secondpossession of the third quarter whenGoodrich fired the ball up for grabs, whichNathan Conway nabbed out of the hands ofTantasqua defender Trevor Robert foranother touchdown. Desjardins’ two-pointconversion carry then made it 26-7.

The Warriors continued to battle, but ontheir ensuing drive Harrington’s pass wastipped and intercepted by Desjardins. TheRockets then all but ended things early inthe fourth quarter when fullback Bob Sivret(8 carries, 38 yards) barreled in from 11yards out. Ryan Mulcahy’s extra point madeit 33-7.

Harrington’s next pass was interceptedagain by Desjardins, who did it all forAuburn. The gifted tailback finished with 42rushing yards and had a pair of intercep-tions, the long receiving touchdown and thetwo-point conversion.

Cormier called Desjardins a versatileplayer.

“He doesn’t care where you play him,” thecoach explained.“He’s always ready,he’s supportive, he’sjust a real qualityyoung man.”

Cormier also cred-ited his team’s abilityto fully prepare them-selves on the footballfield.

“We’ve had a realrun of real good,quality players thathave dedicated them-selves to makingthemselves betterathletically, he said.”

Powell was pleasedwith the way histeam competed,including the play ofHarrington, DomCruz carrying theball, Beaudry andDuncan in all phasesof the game andChris Capuzzo defen-sively.

“That’s the heavy-weight championright there and we’re

the guys from down the street thatjust walk in the ring. It was greatto go toe-to-toe even for a halfbecause they’re a great footballteam and deserve all the accoladesthat they’ve gotten,” he said.

An emotional Powell praisedhis team for the way they battledall season long.

“Every team [that we lost to]except for Gardner made it to theplayoffs and most of them won,”he said. “This is a great team. Ourrecord really doesn’t show howgood we are.”

Adding to his emotion, Powell,after nine years of roaming thesideline at the Reservation,announced to his team that he isstepping down.

“It’s time for me to, in a sense,get out of the way,” he said, notingthat he wants to spend more timewith his granddaughter. “It’s beenfantastic. I’m going to bleed greenand gold for a long time.”

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Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, SeligerPhotography.ExposureManager.com

Auburn High head coach Jeff Cormier gets drenched by Kyle Langer (30) and James Grogan after theRockets won their fifth consecutive Super Bowl championship.

After scoring a 79-yard receiving touchdown,Auburn’s Tyler Desjardins celebrates in the endzone.

In the biggest momentum swing of the Division 3 Super Bowl, Auburn’s TylerDesjardins beats Tantasqua defender Randy Harrington for a 79-yard touchdownreception.

Auburn’s Mark Wright braces for impact with a Tantasqua defender.

Kyle Langer of Auburn holds the Division 3 SuperBowl trophy high after the Rockets defeatedTantasqua, 33-7.

Auburn’s Dom DiCarlo jumps and stretches butcan’t reach a ball thrown his way.

Auburn quarterback Drew Goodrichsaved possibly his best throwing per-formance for his final game. Goodrichtossed three touchdown passes for theRockets in their 33-7 Division 3 SuperBowl victory over Tantasqua.

Despite a high jump by Auburn’s Nathan Conway (87), he can’tget his fingers on a ball that Tantasqua’s Spencer Duncan (4)also attempts to catch.

Auburn’s Bob Sivret, carrying the ball, barrels over Tantasquadefender Trevor Robert.


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w/Skylights & Tile Flr! Formal Dining!Frplcd Liv Rm! Den! Yr Rd Sun Rm! 3

Bdrms w/Walk-in Closets! Master Bathw/Dble Vanity! 2.5 Baths! 3 Car 30x40'

Garage w/Loft! $339,900.00

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

4 Bdrms! Lake Facing 16x20 Master!Frplcd Liv Rm! Applianced!

3 Full Baths! Finished Lower LevelFamily Rm! 4 Decks! A/C!

Heated Garage w/Workshop!$639,900.00

OXFORD – 22 Locust St! Acrossfrom Chaffee School! Spacious 6+Rm Ranch on 3/4 Acre Dble Lot! 20’Liv Rm! Cabinet Packed Eat-in Kit! 3Bdrms w/Carpet Over Hrdwd Floors!

Deep Closets! Huge 24X43’ 4 CarGarage! Recent Roof!

$189,900.00

WEBSTER - 3 Rodio Dr! 7 Rm Split!Close to 395 & Schools! Hrdwds

Throughout! Open Liv & Din Rms! 3Bdrms! Large Bath! Walk-out Lower

Level Fam Rm/Separate Heat! New ExtDoors! Recent Buderus Furnace &

Windows! Garage! Nicely Landscaped!$209,900.00

DUDLEY – 78 Eagle Drive! 8 RmColonial! 2,880'! Hrdwds Threw Out!

Granite Kit w/Center Island! 23x23.5 FamRm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 SpaciousBdrms - 2 w/Full Bathrms! 4 Tile &

Granite Baths! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! .75Acres! Quick Close Possible! Area's Best

New House Values! $359,900.00

DUDLEY – 35 Old Southbridge Rd!Remodeled 2,500’ Cape! 1.69 Acres!

Beautiful Gardens & Fruit Trees!Granite Kit! Fam Rm w/LP Frplc,Hrdwds, French Doors to Deck!

Master Bdrm w/Cathedrals, Skylights,Sitting Area & Walk-in Closet! 2 NewFull Baths! Garage! $239,900.00

DUDLEY – 64 W. Main St! Custom

Built 1 Owner 7 Rm Ranch! Applianced!

Frplce Liv Rm! 3 Spacious Bdrms

w/Hrdwds! 1.5 Ceramic Baths! 1st Flr

Fam Rm! Frplce Lower Level! Walk In

Cedar Closet! Workshop! 2 Z Oil Heat! 2

Car Garage! $234,900.00

WEBSTER – 195 Lower Gore Rd! 9Room Tri-Level! Applianced! DinRm! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral

Ceiling! 4/5 Bdrms! 3 Baths! LL FamRm! Oil Heat! 4 Car Garage! LargeDeck Overlooks Private 1.76 Acres!

$159,900.00

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

3,100’ Custom Built Paradise! Open FlrPlan! 21’ Cathedrals! Super Lake Views!Fam Rm w/2nd Kitchen! Lake Facing 1stFlr 3 Rm Master Suite! 3 Garages! CAir!Gas Heat! Generator! $549,900.00

WEBSTER – 3 Beach St! Across FromWEBSTER LAKE! 7 Rm Colonial Built

2003! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Hrdwds!Applianced Kit! Din Area & Liv Rm

w/Hrdwd Floors! 3 Spacious Bdrms!13X17.6 Master! 2nd & 3rd Bdrms

w/Hrdwds! Bring your Boat!$169,900.00

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CHARLTON – 173 Center Depot

Rd! 7 Rm Updated Saltbox Colonial!

Applianced Granite Kit! Frplcd Liv

Rm! Din Rm! Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms!

Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! In-Ground

Pool! 2 Car Garage! 1 Acre!

$309,900.00

POMFRET, CT – CharmingColonial Bed & Breakfast! 16 Rms!

7 Bdrms! 7.5 Bathrms! 6 Acres!Beautiful Grounds! Fully EquippedKitchen! Hrdwds! French Doors!

3 Frplcs! As a Residence,Business or Both!$639,900.00

DUDLEY – 66 Lyons Road! 8 RmColonial! 5.56 Acres! Applianced Kitw/Tile Flr & Center Island! 24x24'

Vaulted Ceiling Liv Rm w/Gas Frplc &Hrdwd Flr! 1st Flr Laundry! Office/4th

Bdrm! 2.5 Baths! Master Bath! NewVinyl Fence! $329,900.00

WEBSTER – 30 Everett Ave! Nice 6/6Rm 2 Family! Great Location! BeautifulCorner Lot! First Flr Updated! Recent

Pantry Kitchen & Bath! Hrdwds!Second Flr Ready for Your Changes!

Expandable Third Flr! 2/2 Bdrms! GasHeat & Hot Water! 2 Car Garage!

$174,900.00

WEBSTER – 3 Crosby St! 8 Rm Cape!

Very Convenient to 395! Frplced Liv Rm &

Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flrs! 4 Bdrms

w/Hrdwds! Recent Roof, Furnace &

Windows! Full Bath w/Updated Vanity!

Gas Heat, Hot Water & Cooking! Nicely

Landscaped! $129,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE - 80’ WaterfrontLot and a Fire Damaged House - It’sAllAbout the LAND! Don’t know if the

House can be Saved, FoundationMaybe? Great Views of South Pond!

Tons of Sun! Beautiful Sunrises! 100’Road Front - 9,000+- Sq.Ft!

$239,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 302 TreasureIsland! Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’!

Hardwood Floors! Applianced! OpenFloor Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5

Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Heat!Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 BOATSLIPS! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach!

$269,900.00

WOODSTOCK – 1336 Rte 169!Finish Yourself & SAVE & Be UnderFair Market Value = Instant Equity!

48' Colonial! 9 Rms! 3 Bdrms! 3Baths! Master Bath! Liv Rm

w/Cathedrals! 29' Fam Rm! Office!1st Flr Laundry Rm! About $80K to

Complete! 2.37Acres $159,900.00

DUDLEY – 111 Pierpont Road! 8 RmCustom Cape! 10 Acres! Farmer's

Porch! Applianced Country Kit! Din Rm& Frplced Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr

Master Suite! Office or 5th Bdrm! 1stFlr Laundry! 3.5 Baths! Heat w/Oil orWood! Heated 2 Car Garage! C/Air!

$364,900.00

DUDLEY – 71 Eagle Dr! Being Built!

2880’! 9 Rms! Granite Kitchen! 23X23.5

Family Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Suite

w/Office! 3 Tile Baths! All Hrdwd Flrs!

2X6 Construction! C/Air! 2 Car

Garage! Still Time to Pick Int Colors!

$346,900.00

SUTTON – 64 W Millbury Rd!Country Retreat! Horse Farm! 4+Acres! Custom Kit w/Knotty Alder

Cabinets, Granite, Skylights & FrenchDoors to a Waterfall & Koi Pond! Prof

Landscaped w/Accent Lighting &Irrigation! Barn w/1/2 Acre Paddock!

$410,000.00

WEBSTER - New England Commons55+! To Settle Estate! Custom

Handicap Accessible! Many Upgrades!Applianced Kit w/Granite Counters,

Tile Floor, Pantry Cabinet! CathedralCeiling! 2 Bdrms, Master Bath! 2Baths! 3 Season Porch! Garagew/Handi Ramp! $229,900.00

THOMPSON – 231 Labby Rd! 7 Rm Contemp! 2.5 Acres! Applianced!

Din Area w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/PelletStove & Sliders to 32’ Deck! 4 Bdrms!Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Heated Pool!

Lower Level Fam Rm! 5Z Oil Heat! 2 Car Garage! Wired For Generator!

$214,900.00

WEBSTER – 3 Klebart Ave! Stately 7Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm w/CrownMoldings! Applianced Kit! Formal Din

Rm & Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! EntryFoyer! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master

w/Cedar & 2 Dbl Closets! Sunroom!Tile Bthrms! Garages! Newer Roof!

Easy Rte.395 Access! $179,900.00

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WEBSTER LAKE - 111 BeaconPark! Waterfront, Beach Front, PoolSide Townhouse w/BOAT DOCK! 5Rms! Absolute Move-in Condition!

Panoramic Lake Views! Applianced!Din & Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Lake

Facing Master! Master Bath! 2 Bdrms!2.5 Baths! CAir! Garage!

$279,900.00

SOUTHBRIDGE – 440 N.Woodstock Rd! 76 Acres of Natural

Beauty! 8 Rm Country Ranch! YesterYear Charm! 2 Kitchens! 3 Stone

Fireplaces! Lower Level “Saloon”!Huge Barn! 4+ Garages! Workshops!

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

DUDLEY – 4 St. Mary Ave!Conveniently Located 8+ Rm Ranch!

Lower Level 4 Rm In-law Apartw/Separate Drive & Entrance! Open

Floor Plan! 2 Kitchens! 3/4 Bedrooms!Applianced! Cathedral Ceiling!Skylight! 2 Pellet Stoves! WoodLaminate Floors! Fenced Yard!

2 Sheds! $189,900.00

WEBSTER – 14 Batten Street!5 Rm Ranch! Eat-in Kitchen w/KnottyPine Cabinets! Living Rm w/Wall to

Wall Carpet over Hardwoods!3 Bedrooms w/Hardwoods! FullBath! 3 Season Porch! DetachedGarage! “New Roof”! Oil Heat!

14,178’ Lot! $129,900.00

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Plan w/Cathedral Ceiling! Kitw/Granite! Kit & Din w/Hrdwds! Liv

Rm & 3Bdrms w/Wall to Wall!Master Bath! 2Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil

Heat! 2X6Construction! Deck!$219,500.00

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WEBSTER LAKE - 206 TreasureIsland! Remodeled End Unit!

Applianced Granite Kit, Cherry Cabinets& Hrdwd Flr! Din Area to Trex Deck! Liv

Rm w/Window Seat! 2 Bdrms! MasterBath w/Marble Vanity! 2.5 Baths! Frplc

Fam Rm! Gas Heat! CAir! Garage! 2Boat Slips! Heated Pool!

$254,900.00

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WEBSTER – 24 Beacon Rd!KILLDEER ISLAND! Walk to Swimming

& Boating! 7 Rm Colonial! FarmersPorch! Open Flr Plan! Updated Kit!

Cathedral Ceilings! Master Suite w/DbleClosets, Whirlpool & Dble Vanities! 3/4

Bdrms! 2 1/2 Baths! Town Services!$249,900.00

WEBSTER – 28 East Main St!Conveniently Located 3 Family! 5/5/4

Rms, 2/2/2 Bdrms! Perfect InvestmentProperty! Well Maintained! Off Street

Parking & Garage! IndividuallyMetered! Recent Gas Boilers &

Water Heaters! Fully Rented!$179,900.00

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Point Rd! 100’ Waterfront!Panoramic Lake Views! 13,407’ Lot!8 Rm Colonial! Lake Facing Master

Bdrm! 4 Bdrms! 3 Baths! AppliancedKit! 2 Car Detached Garage!

Super Convenient!$594,900.00

WEBSTER - 32 Highcrest Park! 7 RmTownhouse! Easy Highway Access!

Applianced! Quartz Counters!Spacious Liv Rm w/Wall to Wall! 1st FlrHalf Bath & Laundry! 2 Huge Bdrms!Master w/Separate Bathroom Accessw/Dble Sinks! Recent Updates! CAir!

Finished Lower Level! $129,900.00

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Updated 4 Rm Ranch! Open Kit & LivRm! 2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Recent

Bathroom w/Wainscot! Newer LP Hot AirHeating System! Mudroom! Deck!Attached Garage! Nice Yard! Shed!Move-in Condition! $154,900.00



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First time offered! Custom design byrenowned architect. High end qualityconstruction, true upscale features,3,602 sq. ft. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 31/2 baths, outstanding open concept,perfect for entertaining! Exquisite fire-placed master suite, superb first floorguest suite (great for inlaws). Privatepoint location. 180’ of natural undis-

turbed shorleine frontage! Exceptional views! Just spectacular!$1,179,900

Charming and beautifully maintained, BrickRanch! 6+ room, 3 bedroom, ContemporaryFlair! New Roof, Skylights! Fireplace! 1.5 baths,Dining room leading to large patio & lovelyInground Pool! Two-car garage! $229,900

DUDLEY - 112 MASON RD

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Southern exposure! Panoramic view!Breathtaking morning sunrises! Architecturaldrawings! Engineered and approved, conser-vation site plan! Buy now! $169,900

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Completely updated 3 bdrm. ranch! Sparkling Newupdated kitchen with granite countertops andstainless appliances! Tile and hardwood floorsthroughout! Inground swimming pool! Garage!Walking distance to Webster Lake and sailingassoc! $185,000

WEBSTER - 10 HALL ROAD

First time offered! 4 bdrm Cape!HWF! New windows! Fully profes-sionally landscaped 1/2 acre lot!Garage! Sheds! New Price $169,900

THOMPSON - 186 WAGHER RD.

Exceptional 2 Bedroom Year Round Ranch! On

Large Lot! 95' of Natural Landscape Frontage!

Southern Exposure! On Dead End Road.

$319,900

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Lovely Ranch with SplitFloor Plan! Large Masterwith Private Bath ~Located at Opposite endof other BR's! PartiallyFinished Basement!Private Backyard! Recent

updates include ~ Both Baths! Newer furnace! Come take alook!! $182,000

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WEBSTER LAKE - Attention Lake lovers!!!Fabulous corner end unit on the Marina atTreasure Island! Quality renovations includegorgeous "open" kitchen with granite centerisle, stainless appliances and ample cabi-nets. Sliders off dining area to deck over-looking your nearby deeded boat slips andMiddle Pond. Two large bedrooms, Masterwith full bath and beautiful double sink mar-ble vanity. Custom red birch and oak floors.Upgraded stairways and rails. Lower levelfireplaced family room with 1/2 bath andwalk-out to patio. Recent replacement win-dows and garage door. Desirable end loca-tion steps to beach, heated pool and marina.Guest parking spaces nearby. Move right in,just in time for summer!R/E Tax $4,406 $409,900

WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT CON-TEMPORARY -- MIDDLE POND -- 138FT. SHORE w/ 80' SANDY BEACH!Major updates in this 4358 sf. multi-level home including kitchen w/graniteand European SS appliances, roof,Buderus furnace, 60' Trex deck, floorcoverings, garage doors, lakesidepatio w/gourmet cooking island w/sta-tionary grille and fridge, central vacand a/c. Fireplaced Living room w/cathedral ceilings and sliders to lakefront deck. Four bedrooms, 3-1/2baths, office, boat garage and launch.Lower level kitchen and living/enter-taining area w/walkout to beach! Enjoyall the Lake has to offer all year round!R/E Tax $7527 $895,000

WEBSTER — More than 2500sq. ft. of first floor living area inthis spacious Ranch located on.86 acre on non-through street.Three bedrooms, three baths,two fireplaces, sunken livingroom, dining room, sun room,lower level family room withkitchen, two additional rooms forexercise/office, central air, threezone oil heat, two-car garage,inground pool. Nice location,close to schools, highway, shop-ping.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2012DUDLEY15 Sunnyside Rd S 12-1:30 $159,900 Remax Advantage 1

Maria Reed 508-873-9254OXFORD367 Main St S 10-12 $179,900 Remax Advantage 1

Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012DUDLEYOakview EstatesJons Way D 1-3 $199,900 Remax Advantage 1

Dave or Debra 508-943-76695 Partridge Hill Rd S 10-12 $279,900 Remax Advantage 1

Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-76694 Barry Ave S 11-1 $189,500 Remax Advantage 1

Maria Reed 508-873-9254WEBSTER15 Skyview Lane S 2-3:30 $349,900 Remax Advantage 1

Maria Reed 508-873-9254OXFORD112 Old Webster Rd S 12-2 Remax Advantage 1

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Editor’s Note: The information contained inthese police logs was obtained through eitherpress releases or other public documents kept byeach police department, and is considered to bethe account of police. All subjects are consid-ered innocent until proven guilty in a court oflaw. If a case is dismissed in court or the partyis found to be innocent, The News, with properdocumentation, will update the log at therequest of the arrested party.

AUBURN POLICE ACTIVITYNov. 209:16 a.m.: Illegal dumping, Rochdale St.1:42 p.m.: Threats, Sword St.5:52 p.m.: Sex assault, Waterman Rd.7:55 p.m.: Hit and run motor vehicle acci-

dent, no personal injury. BV’s Wholesale Club,

Washington St.9:31 p.m.: Disturbance of the peace. Wendy’s

Restaurant, Southbridge St.Nov. 219:01 a.m.: Psychiatric/behavioral. Auburn

High School, Auburn St.11:26 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury, Driving range, Southbridge St.12:39 p.m.: Structure fire, Southbridge St.1:34 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage, Washington St.4:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury. E. Bound on Pike and I-90.5:28 p.m.: Shoplifting, Macy’s Auburn Mall,

Southbridge St.5:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage. Lundgren Honda, Washington St.7:40 p.m.: Domestic disturbance, Oxford St.8:43 p.m.: Fire alarm, Residential,

Pakachoag St.11:38 p.m.: Breaking and entering,

Commercial, Taco Bell, Southbridge St.Nov. 222:51 p.m.: Psychiatric/behavioral, Auburn

Heights – Alternatives Unlimited, Maple Dr.7:04 p.m. Breaking and entering residential,

Millbury St.Nov. 239:46 a.m.: Commercial fire alarm,

Hardscrabble Rd.10:18 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage, Millbury St.10:51 a.m.: Shoplifting, Sears, Mall,

Southbridge St.12:11 p.m.: Shoplifting, Payless Shoe Source,

Mall, Southbridge. St.3:51 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage, The Split, Washington St.5:35 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury. End of Springbrook Rd.5:44 p.m.: Larceny over $250. Motor Sports

International, Washington St.9:16 p.m.: Gunshots heard, Garden St?10:17 p.m.: Structure fire, Pheasant Ct.

Nov. 249:57 a.m.: Swindle, con, scam, fraud, Faneuff

St.9:57 a.m.: Disturbance of the peace, Oxford

St.10:54 a.m.: Vandalism, Upland St.11:16 a.m.: Larceny over $250. Langway Ford

Inc., Washington St.11:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury, Southbridge and Water St.2:35 p.m.: Disturbance of the peace, Jerome

Ave.4:03 p.m.: Shoplifting, Sears, Mall,

Southbridge St.8:14 p.m.: Disturbance of the peace,

Pakachoag Village, Pakachoag St.Nov. 259:35 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage, McGolf-Southbridge St.10:02 a.m.: Harassing, annoying phone call,

Victoria Dr.12:52 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage, Washing St and Westec Dr.3:18 p.m.: Larceny under $250, Auburn Mall,

Southbridge St.3:51 p.m.: Report of lost/stolen property,

Perro’s Auto Sales & Service, Southbridge St.7:18 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage, Auburn St.7:25 p.m.: Larceny under $250. Toys R Us,

Southbridge St.Nov. 265:42 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury, I-90.5:53 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury, Oxford and Washington Sts.10:58 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage. In front of the Webster Five Bank,Southbridge St.

1:48 p.m.: Hit and run, motor vehicle acci-dent, no personal injury, Hampton St.

2:03 p.m.: Outdoor/camp fire, Summer St.4:51 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property

damage, Enterprise Rent a car – WashingtonSt.

6:00 p .m.: Motor vehicle accident, propertydamage. Town Pizza-Auburn St.

Nov. 275:53 a.m.: Disturbance of the peace, Oxford

St.6:42 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury, Exit 7 and Exit 9.6:56 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal

injury, Ext 7 and Exit 9.

AUBURN POLICE ARRESTSNov. 20Jaclyn Ann Rauscher, 21 Euclid Ave.,

Worcester. Arrested on a warrant (anothercommunity), possession of Class B drug, con-spiracy to violate drug law, receiving stolenproperty -$250, defrauding an innkeeper, $100or less.

David W. Forance, 660 Main St., Worcester.Arrested on a warrant (another community).

Nov. 21Anthony R. Elia, 4 Arlington St., Auburn.

Operating motor vehicle with suspendedlicense, operating motor vehicle with arevoked registration, uninsured motor vehi-cle.

Andrew W. Laverty, 81 Lakewood St.,Worcester. Assault with dangerous weapon,Domestic assault.

Nov. 22Cory Alvarez, 21 Pleasant Valley Dr.,

Worcester. Arrested on a warrant (anothercommunity).

Angela Marie Hart, 26 Kosta St., Worcester.Marked lanes violation, operating under influ-ence of liquor, 2nd offense.

Nov. 23Ryan J. McIntosh, 500 Vernon Ave., S. Barre.

Shoplifting by asportation.Melanie Blavackas, 5126 Vernon Ave., Barre.

Shoplifting by asportation.Richard A. Desroche, 92 Melville Ave.,

Dorchester, MA. Arrested on a warrant(another community).

Kevin P. Connors, 14 Dakota Trail, Rutland.Possession of open container of alcohol inpublic, speeding.

John C. Seibold, 248 Guelphwood Rd.,Charlton. Possession of open container ofalcohol in public, possession of Class B Drug,possession Class C. Drug.

Daniel E. Hartnett, 19 Walcott St., Oxford.Possession of open container of alcohol inpublic.

Terrence O’Brien, 7 Sneade Dr. Oxford.Possession of open container of alcohol inpublic.

Nolan Ryan Laflamme, 8 Fletcher Dr.,Auburn. Possession of open container of alco-hol in public.


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AROUND AUBURNFrost looks to sendChristmas holiday packagesto servicemen

State Rep. Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn), continuing a traditionnow in its 16th year, announces he isonce again looking for names of mil-itary servicemen and women fromthe towns in his district who will notbe home for the holidays so he cansend them Christmas gift and carepackages.

Frost has made this an annual tra-dition since his first term in 1997.His district is composed of Auburn,Millbury, precincts 2 and 4 inOxford, and precinct 4 of Charlton.

Frost noted, “Over the past 15years I’ve sent these care packagesto express my appreciation for theservicemen and women who cannotbe home for the holidays. It is asmall gesture to honor their enor-mous commitment to our nationand freedom. It is also a way for meto express my appreciation to ourarmed forces to let them know they

are being thought of by their com-munity during a season they espe-cially miss being home for. I wish tothank and acknowledge them andtheir families for their service toour nation and way of life, whereverthey may be stationed. Christmasand the Holiday Season is a time forfamily and community. It is a time togive thanks for all we have in thisworld and in our country as well. Allour military men and womenshould be apart of our thoughts,prayers and well wishes during thisjoyous season.”

The packages contain candies,cookies, local newspapers, andChristmas greeting messages. Ifanyone in the district who has aloved one who is in the military andwill not be home for Christmas,Hanukkah and New Year’s, pleasecall Rep. Frost’s office at (617) 722-2489 or email [email protected] byMonday, Dec. 17.

Unwanted bikes are neededAUBURN — Saint Josephs Churchof Auburn will be sponsoring Bikes

for Africa in a bicycle collectiondrive. Bikes for Africa will be hav-ing a collection drive during themonths of November and up to Dec.22.

Do you have any unwanted or notused enough mountain, road, BMX,adult or kids bikes. Older/newerdoes not matter they will be reusedagain. Please email your address [email protected] or call 508-277-6728 to arrange a convenient pick upof bike or bikes at your home orbusiness.

Some of the children’s bikes willbe provided to inner city churchesin Worcester. In addition if youhave any unwanted sewingmachines, they would also be need-ed. There is no cost. Thank you foryour support.

EDUCATION NOTESJoshua Finne of Auburn

High School accepted atCoastal Carolina University

CONWAY, S.C. — Joshua Finne, a

resident of Auburn, Mass., has beenaccepted at Coastal CarolinaUniversity for the Fall 2013 semes-ter. Joshua, a Auburn High Schoolstudent, plans to major inChemistry. Coastal CarolinaUniversity is a dynamic, public com-prehensive liberal arts institutionlocated in Conway, just minutesfrom the resort area of MyrtleBeach, S.C.

Myles Burke of Auburnnamed to Dean’s List at theSavannah College of Art andDesign

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Myles Burkeof Auburn, Mass., has been namedto the Dean’s List at the SavannahCollege of Art and Design for fallquarter 2012. The Savannah Collegeof Art and Design is a private, non-profit, accredited institution confer-ring bachelor’s and master’sdegrees at distinctive locations andonline to prepare talented studentsfor professional careers.

Off-season instructionalfootball camp in Leicester

There will be an off-seasoninstructional football camp at theDouble Play Sports & FitnessComplex, located at 190 Main St. inLeicester (behind Eller’s). Thiscamp is open to athletes from anytown in grades 2-9 on Tuesdays from7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 4p.m. The start date is Saturday, Jan.5 and runs until March 9. The camptuition is $80. Families with multi-ple campers will get a discountedrate.

This is a non-contact indoor pro-gram with station based footballdrills, position break downs, chalktalks and fun games, all with theemphasis on proper technique andsafe play.

Sign up for the camp from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at theDouble Play Sports Complex. Formore information please contactDerek Robbins at (508) 207-3849.

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(1) Formal Dining Room Set

Black hardwood with gold pattern 72”x24” rectangular table, includes (2) Captain

and (4) straight back chairs.

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Located in PaxtonPlease Call:

508-892-3488

(1) Maytag LP Gas Clothes Dryer

Excellent condition, willguarantee 30 days, recently

overhauled.Best Offer

Call: 508-765-5190(2) 350 ChevyMarine 400HPRace Motors

With Aluminum IntakeManifolds And Holly

Carburetors. Good For Either Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine

Reduced Price$800 For The PairCall 508-259-8805(2) Behind CabWeather Guard

Tool Boxes(1) Like new

$350(1) In good condition

$150

(1) In Bed Tool Box

In good condition$150

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

(2)Sharp model ER320 Cash Registers

paid $250eaasking $75.00 ea

or BO

Solverus Credit/DebitMachinepaid $650

asking $100 or BO

Call: 774-745-0226Ask for Bruce

**************•50’s/60’s TV DVD’s•Posters 30’s-60’s

Stars/Movies•Hard bound classic

books•Very old bookStanley’s Story

Through the Wild ofAfrica

BEST REASONABLE OFFER

•Beautiful UniqueTorchiere Lamp

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For Silver Coins,Silver Dollars,Gold Coins,

Paper Money.Banks Recommend Us!

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L&L CoinCall Tom

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

Bedroom Set$1,000

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

Grandfather Clock$800

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

$500

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

and FilingCabinet

$800

**************Washer and

Dryer$300

**************Waterbed

$300

Call: 508-361-0839

100% Wool MultiColored Hand Braided Rug

$700

Nichols and Stone Rocking Chair

$200

Green PlaidFlexsteel Easy

Chair and Ottoman$350

(2)Matching Stiffel 3-Way Lamps

$100

508-867-894811’ Aluminum Metal Brake

w/legs

10’’ Contractors Table Saw

5’ table, belt driven,Unifence saw guide,correct dolly w/locks.

Both in excellent hardly ever used!!!

Best Reasonable OfferCall: 860-923-014612’ Aluminum

V Hull with 6HP gas engine and

36lb trolling motor included. On trailer.

$1,200 OBO

Compound BowPSE Model

11 arrows with case.$400 OBO

Call: 508-764-605814K Marquis

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

box. Have appraisalpaid $3,250

will sell $1,500firm

Call: 860-774-63731500

Sports CardsMostly Stars & Rookies

Baseball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, And More

Near Mint Cards

$45Call: 508-864-9223

3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing 20Min Fire Door

Primed casing, aluminum sill. New in wrap

Paid-$307Sell for-$200

508-885-5347

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

condition.

Needs To Sell ASAP!!$400

Call: 860-634-0392

1950’s BlondBedroom Set

Bureau, Mirror, Chest,Full & Twin

Headboards.$75.00 or best offer!

Call 508-735-9493

1984 Honda Elite Scooter

250cc, runs great!$900

Auto Body StudWelder

$80

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

$125

Call: 860-230-7438

2 New Bucket Seats

for Mini Van$100 OBO

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

2 PianosBoth In Excellent Condition

Price Includes Tuning & Move To 1st Floor Location

In Worcester County.Please Call

508-885-37053 Piece DoubleBedroom Set

$350

Kitchen Table Setwith 6 chairs, solid

walnut wood$400

Call: 508-943-5324

4-Foot Steel Shelves

Very Heavy Duty$50

Call: 413-245-7388

7’ Pool Table$75

Air Hockey Table$40

Kenmore Washing Machine

$175

Call: 508-867-7807

AAA Sports CardsStars 1950’s-1970’s

Great shapeNear mint cardsAll cards at

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

AFFORDABLE USED FURNITUREWe have good used furniture

at low prices and newmattress sets of all sizes.

Twins-$99Full-$129

Queen-$169

Pickup or Delivery!!!Call Phil: 508-752-0100

100 Grand StreetWorcester, MA 01610

All For Inground Pool...

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

Pump/Trap•EZ Adjustable

Steps/Rails•Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf

Cannister & Hose•Aluminum Ladder

BEST OFFERCall: 860-923-9781

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

ARCHERY, HUNTING EQUIPMENT

AND ACCESSORIESIn Excellent Condition

Call 508-764-6908

Art Deco Bedroom Set- 1920’s

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

seat solid, lovely condition!

$1,275 OBOBeautiful leather sofa also

Call: 508-320-7941

BEAUTIFULDark Wood

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

drawer cabinet.71Wx34Hx19D

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

CALL JEFF:860-930-4522

Beautiful LargeVintage 50’sBedroom Set

$500

Electric Recliner$150

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

All In Excellent Condition.508-885-3717

Brand NewPillow-topMattress

Unopened set, still in bags. Comes with warranty.

$150Can Deliver

Call Karl:774-823-6692

Brass Fireplace Screen and doors

With accessories$100

Please Call Janet:508-867-8415

Bricks and block of all kinds and all

sizes!!Call: 508-248-7812

CHRISTMASHOLLY

DINNER SET 16 place settings Each has 4 pieces

Will sell as 16, 12 or (2) 8 settings

Bought at Filene’s(Originally $30 per

place setting)Selling for $12.00 per place setting

Additional pieces available

HEALTH RIDERLike new$25.00

Call 508-234-2573

Computer Desk$30

15” Color RCATelevision

$75

Cabinet/TV Stand$30

All are in brand newcondition!!

Call: 508-344-6015FOLD-AWAY EXERCISER

GLIDER/STRIDERRetail $279.95

Like new!Asking $140.00

Call 508-347-5454

Craftsman 26” Snow Thrower

with cab. Used one season. EZ steer, electric start.

Must see.

$900.00 508 234-4160

DarkroomEquipment

Almost everythingyou need!

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

condition.

$450 for all508-885-5277

Desktop ComputerLenovo Windows 7.

Purchased November 2011.

Paid $400Asking $250

have original receipt

Call: 774-633-7014Diamond Ring

Gents 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

Direct Vent Wall Furnace

35,000 BTUModel- Empire. Excellent

condition.

$500 OBOCall: 508-943-3449

DISHWASHERWhite

Admiral by MaytagUnder the counter

Used only two years All hoses and

manual included $200.00

508-943-5033

DoubleCemetery LotIn All Faith Swedish

Cemetery, Worcester, MA.Lot #119 Section I

$1,400Call: 508-867-8350

ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITER

6 ton, On wheels and legs. Runs good $300.00

BICYCLE CARRIER for two

New$40.00

Call 508 278-3211

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

For Sale6 month old full

electric bed$1,000

Whirlpool gas stove$250

Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge $500

Go-go UltraXelectric chair

$300

Kuper Washer$150

Call: 860-908-7295For Sale

Get yourself ready for snow with a

Jacobsen Snow Blower $200.00

Call 508 344-4208

Garden Wedding?Perfect straplessinformal wedding

dress:White with lace overlay.

Dress size 6-8, tea length in front, slight train in back. Would fit 5’2”-5’5” height.

$75Call: 508-765-5867

Gas Log For SaleJotul GF200 LP Gas

$650 OBO

Mini Kota Electric Fishing Motor36lb thrust, 5 speeds

$125 OBO

Fitness PowerRider

$100 OBO

Call: 508-943-2174GE ELECTRIC STOVE

Double oven/4 burnersGood shape,

Working area on stoveBeige

21 CU. FT.REFRIGERATOR/

FREEZERDouble doors/beige

SELF-STANDING JIG SAW

on steel stand

Call Paul at508-756-0227

Got a truck?Phenomenal bargainsGas range, gas clothesdryer, air hockey table,

Maitlin Smith game table, piano. Boxes & boxes of

good items!!

All must go!!Buy some, buy all

508-341-8292headboard full adj.micro suede, oatmeal w/esp.

wood trim$125 OBO

Coffee/Espresso Maker82-12 cups$75 OBO

Honeywell Air Cleanerrm. sz. 15x20

$50 OBO

Call: 508-765-0621

HOVEROUNDUsed Once, New Battery

Comes with bookand charger

Excellent Condition

$950.00or Best Offer

Call413-245-9651

HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A636

Model #Q8637A ,$50.00

508 347-3145

WEATHERTECH FLOOR LINERSPurchased new in 2012

Fits Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2004

$70.00 or Best Offer

508 347-3145JET SKI

2003 Kawasaki 1100 STX D.I., only 80 hours,

3 person jetski w/trailer, tube, 2 life vests,

excellent condition, super fast,

great fun forthe whole family.

$3,200 or best offer 860-382-2386

Kitchen Table SetWith 4 chairs,solid oak wood

$400 OBOCall: 508-278-5064

Lumber1,000+ board feet

2’’ Pine12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths

Dried 30+ years indoors

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

MachinistComplete Set

of Tools(2) Kennedy tool boxes

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

and much more!!

Call: 586-419-1040

Mamiya Medium Format

711 Pro camera w/80mm F4 lens & super

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

Almost new, in perfect condition

$1850.00 860 923-9407

Maple Dining Room Set

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

excellent condition.$550

Call: 508-476-1577

Milk Can$15

Steel Trunk$12

Car Ramp$10

Ready Heaters$45

2,000 3/4 100psiPlastic Pipe

$60

Steel Shelf$45

Call: 413-245-7388

Most BeautifulWedding GownLong sleeved, beaded

bodice, size 4-6.

$200 Call: 508-885-6988

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45 OBO

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

$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best Offer

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

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

New Queen PillowTop

Mattress with Box Spring

$150

Call: 508-410-7050Newmac Hot Air

Furnace122,000 BTU, 4 ton air

condition ready, like new, used to heat basement.

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

Oak Dining Roomcolonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent)

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

$1,000

10 FishingOutboards

3-25HP$250-$500 each

Call: 508-885-6657

Oak PedestalTable

and 4 round-back spindle chairs.

Oval with grey/blue tiled top. One Extension

Excellent condition

Asking $450.00 or BO Call 508 892-1783

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

$500

Formal Sofa & (2) Reclining Chairs

$1,000

Oak Entertainment Center

$250

BrookfieldCash Only

Call Dee:508-867-4091

Old Trunks$45 Each

Student’s Desk& Chair

$50

Two End Tables$45 each

Call: 774-452-3514Paperback Books

Mostly New Titles,Mostly Romance Novels.

Very ReasonableCall For More Information

Or Leave Message508-764-1156

Pennsylvania House Dining

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

$2,000 OBOCall: 508-278-7243

PHOENIX HEARTHSTOVE WOODSTOVEExcellent condition

Heats up to 2,500 sq.ft. $1,800.00 or BO

Call 860-559-5814

POOL TABLE7FT ‘Dynamo’ Coin Operated

Good Condition

$650.00 508-476-1334Solid MapleDining Set

Table, hutch and 6 chairs.$800 OBO

Antique Man’s Highboy Dresser

$800 OBO

Harden Cherry4-Poster King

Bed Frame$800 OBO

Call: 508-207-0966

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ANTIQUE TRAIN SET

$200.00

RADIAL ARM SAW

$200.00

STEEL CABINET WITH GALLEY’S

$200.00

GLIDER CHAIR $50.00

OLD END TABLE $45.00

BENCH TOP W/ 3 FILING CABINETS

$125.00

CALL774 452-3514

QUARDRAFIRE 2100FIREPLACE INSERT

$250.00

2 SETS OF GOLF CLUBS

$20.00 each

PING PONG TABLEFor Use on Pool Table

$150.00

Call 508-498-5917

Quoizel Pendant Light

Floral design deep redflowers with green leaves,

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

$175Call: 413-245-9221Rascal Scooter

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

weight capacity 450 lbs.

$1,800 OBOCall: 508-476-3058

Rough CutWide Pine Boards

in assortment of widths/lengths

$1.50/board foot

Mahogany Gold Cup Race Boat

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

Includes Trailer $65,000

Truck CapFiberglass, for 8’ bed. From a

Dodge pickup. Red $400/OBO

Call 508-259-8805Sauder

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

With Slide-OutKeyboard Tray

$100Eastford

Call: 860-377-4961Sears Gas Trimmer

with supply of lines$100

1974 Suzuki 100CC$1,000

Assortment of cameras & photo equipment

Call: 508-885-3136

Series 1555Med-Lift Power

ReclinerLow volt motor, four years

old, cranberry color.Excellent condition!!

Call: 508-476-7642

010 FOR SALE

Snap On Tool BoxModel KR562

$1050.

Air Compressor3 HP

$215.

Exercise Bicycle Manual$25.

Weight Bench w/weights

$110.00

Lazy Boy CouchBlack Leather - Reclines

$200.00

774 364-1117

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used Twice$900 or/BOTracVac

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

Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295. Used Twice

$1995 or/BO

Call508-765-5763

Solid Maple Head Board-Queen

$75.00 OBO

Queen-size Ecru Comforter w/shams and

matching pillows$40.00

Queen-size Green/RoseQuilted

Bedspread w/matching Toss

Pillows $50.00

Assorted Queen Sheet Sets

$10-$15/each

508 764-3736

SOLID OAKROLL- TOP

COMPUTER DESKwith H.P. Printer and

2 speakers

$175.00508 867-3729

SONY TVFor Sale

50” Wide ScreenProjection

In very good condition

$125.00Call 860-774-4050

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

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

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

Trees for Sale

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

All 10 trees for $85Norway Spruce 3 1/2’

5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 5/$99.

Excellent Privacy Border/Ornamental

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

010 FOR SALE

Toro RidingLawnmowerOnly used twice!

$800 OBO

12,000 BTUWindow A/C With Heat

Required 220watt$250 OBO

Napoleon Pellet Stove

Less than 1yr old w/allequipment, including (2)

pallets of pellets$2,500 OBO

508-461-7224

Trestle Table7’ 3 1/2’ Pine

Matching BenchesNeeds Refinishing

$250

London FogLuggage

Garment Bag, Carry-on,Duffle Bag

$60

32’ ExtensionLadder

250lb Capacity$150

Call: 508-347-7052

Troy-biltPolar Blast

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

heated garage.

$950 OBOCall: 508-341-1337

Two KayaksFor Sale

1 - 15 ft Nantucket, Gray

2 - 13 ft Old TownCastine , Red

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

enclosed waterproof compartment Three layer polylink Both used only

twice. Like New

$1400/pair or $700/each

or BO

Call 508 259-8805

Vermont Castings Wood stove

$400

Pot Belly Woodstove$300

2003 SkidooRenegade

$3,500 OBO

Skidoo Blizzard $1,000 OBO

1995 SkidooFormula SLS

$500 OBO

2000 F150 PartsCall for pricing

1987 Honda XR200$1,000 OBO

860-377-4225

VISION FITNESSFitness machine Model X60005

Excellent condition,used only one month

Paid $1,100.00 Asking $575.00

HONDA 250EX4-wheeler. Barely used

$2,500.00

Call 508-560-5056

010 FOR SALE

Whole-House Ventilator

$25(3) Antique Wood

Windows$75 Each

Small Shutters$4 Each

Call: 413-245-7388

Women’s Clothing(3) Leather Jackets

2X, 1XL $50.00/each

Columbia Hiking Boots$25.00

Lands End Zero Degree Boots

$20.00

Black Dress Shoes4 pairs,

$10/pairall size 7 1/2

Red/BlackBoil Wool Jacket

2X$20.00

Klein Full-lengthBlack Wool Coat

2X$50.00

Call 508 764-3736

WOOD PELLET STOVE

Lopi, YankeeWorking

Well maintainedBaywindow front

Comes w/premium accessories, 4” vent pipe,

and approx. half palletof pellets

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

508-867-7976

Wooden FramedFuton

In excellent condition!$200

Natural Cherry8-Drawer Dresser

$50

Short Left-Handed Men’s Golf Clubs

Gently used$150

Health Rider Exercise Machine

$50

Call: 508-478-7577Worcester County

Memorial ParkPaxton, MA

Garden of Heritage(1) Grave

#121D plot 2

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

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

(2) Grave SitesIn Heritage I

$2,200Call: 508-832-5065

WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARKS

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

graves 1 and 2}Current value $8200.00

Offered: $5,850.00508-499-7957

[email protected]

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

CARE NET of NECTNeeds volunteers!!

For more informationPlease call:

860-779-0218please leave message if

no answer

105 BULLETIN BOARD

CHARITY BIKE SHOPAT THE VILLAGE

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

in Whitinsvilleneeds donations of used bikes to be repaired for

charitable purposes Call Herb Andrews at

508-234-2970

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 WOOD PALLETS

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

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

130 YARD SALES

DEADLINE FORYARD SALE

SUBMISSIONSIS 1:00 PM MONDAY

FOR ALL MASS.WEEKLY PAPERS*Deadlines Subject To

Change Due To HolidaysCall For More Info.

135 LOST AND FOUND

FOUNDCAMERA

on Flint Rd in Charlton.Contains lots of family photos

Call 508 248-3232

LOST IPODMy 9-year-old daughter lost

her ipod at her brother’s soccer game in Auburn on

Oct. 16th. She was at the high school field and the gas station on the corner across from the

Auburn Mall. It has a pink and

silver glittery caseREWARD

Please call 508-865-6145

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

1988 POLARIS INDY400 SLED

Black/red 4K original miles,

Always stored indoors Classic machine

Will consider trade for riding mower

$600.00 obo 508-208-6042

2003 SKIDOO 600GRAND TOURING

And2004 SKIDOO

500SS LEGENDWith 2006 Karavan Tilt

Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition.

Asking $12Kbut reasonable offers

consideredCall 508-769-3167

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

Tandem KayakFor Sale

Good design, and goodcondition.Was $1,100

Little used, sell for$600

Call: 860-974-1993

205 BOATS

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

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

water skiing.

$5,000Call: 508-234-5676

2008 Sea Ray185 Sport

Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl

and black, many features.Outstanding condition with

trailer.

$18,000Call Mark:

781-801-4061210 SEASONAL

CHRISTMASTREES AND WREATHS

WHOLESALEBalsam & Fraser Fir Wreaths

8” TO 84” Great for Fund Raisers

Low Minimums508 832-8739

SNOWPLOWINGAND SEASONED

FIREWOOD$200 per cord

split and deliveredin Sturbridge area

508-347-4906508-347-9496

215 CAMPING

Membership to Stateline Camp

Resortin Killingly, CT

Family activities, pool,playground, fishing,

expires 2045.$800 OBO

Call for details:508-476-7382

Check the resort out online at statelinecampresort.com

265 FUEL/WOODCentral Boiler E-Classic

1400/2400OUTDOOR WOOD

FURNACECleaner & Greener

EPA Qualified25-Year Warranty

Call Today508-882-0178

CrystalRockFarm.com

FIREWOOD$130.00/Cordgreen wood

Pick up only860 382-2386860 576-5462FIREWOOD$130.00/Cordgreen wood

Pick up only860 382-2386

FirewoodGreen $135

128 cubic feet.

(774)696-7879

FIREWOODGreen - $140

or Seasoned - $200Cut, Split, DeliveredNo delivery charge

WOOD LOTS WANTED508-769-2351

FREE Consturction Kindling Wood

2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s. plywood, beams. etc etc etc etc

Delivery Available508 867-2564

SEASONEDCORDWOOD

All hardwood Cut, split and delivered

1/2-cord: $115.00 Full cord: $200.00

25 years in business 508-341-1337

265 FUEL/WOOD

SeasonedFirewood

Cut, Split & Delivered

$205/cord508 523-1175

Seasoned Firewood For Sale4 foot lengths. Great for an

outdoor wood burning furnace or someone willing

to do a little work tosave some money. Sorry, no delivery,

pick up only.

If interested contact Dave 860 963-7074

SeasonedFirewood$180/Cord

Tree Removal

774 452-3469275 FLEA MARKET

DudleyFlea MarketAntiques, Collectibles

& GeneralOpen Every Saturday-Sunday

8am-4pm

SPECIAL DEAL!!$10 daily spaces

andFree Outdoor Spaces

Now Through Labor DayCOME Join US

Something For Everyone!Behind BP Gas

At Dudley/Webster Line2 Acres, Indoors!

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767

281 FREE PETS

(2) Male CatsCurrently Homeless

Due to Eviction

William is solid white with one green and

one blue eye.Jack is black and white.

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

a home!!

Call: 774-545-0330

Looking for awonderful loving

home...2 year Old Pitbull

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

Great for single petenvironment.

Call:774-318-8439

Rescued CALICO CAT

and her KittensNeed Forever Homes

Kittens born in my home:1 Calico, 2 Orange Tabby’s

Mama is young, gentle& playful.

Pics AvailableVet Checked, Vaccinated

508 341-0588

RESCUED CATS NEEDLOVING FOREVER

HOMESFemale SiameseCream and gray

Neutered Male TabbyBoth very gentle

and playful Pictures available

508-341-0588

283 PETS

Need Help Fixing Your Pet?

We can help at anaffordable price!!!

All surgeries performed byliscenced vets at our

wellness center.

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

or visit us online atwww.secondchanceanimals.org

Powder-Puff PuppyToy Size

Long Haired Coat Hypo-Allergenic Breed. wonderful temperment

$800.00 For More Information

401-397-6499

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

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

Rescued Shepard& 12 Puppies Need Forever Homes Husky/Shepard MixBorn & Raised in

Loving HomeApplication/Rehoming

Fee RequiredVet Checked, First Shot,

Dewormed

Available after 12/23 508 341-0588

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

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

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

Classifieds508-909-4111

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

not fixed, definitely a house cat.

Call: 774-287-5043

HELPRuby has been missing since

June 12th.She was 6 mos. old then

and 65 lbs.She is now 9 mos old.

She’s a boxer/terrier mix. Spayed and current on all

vaccines.Graduated puppy101.She’s fawn and white.

Beautiful girl. Ran away from new

owner in Southbridge.If you have her, have seen

her or know who does have her... please, please, please

call 860-634-7593.We are very worried.

Thank you!

LOST English Bulldog

Elderly,female with limited eyesight

Brown with white headMissing since 11/28

from the Rice Corner/Arnold Rd area

Brookfield/Sturbridge lineI

If seenplease contact Mark

774 200-0388


Do you have a nose for news? Are you a writer atheart? Do you love to capture the moment you’re inwith a photograph? Do you have an interest in thegoings on in Northeast Connecticut, and want to getinvolved in your town?

Villager Newspapers, your best source for weeklylocal news, is looking for a hard-working, flexible full time reporter to cover Northeast Connecticut.

Job will include writing ten stories per week,photography, information gathering and networking —you will be the face of the town you cover!

Candidates must be able to work nights and week-ends. Experience in newspapers and with AP style isdesired. Residence in Northeast Connecticut is pre-ferred, but not required.

Stonebridge Press is an equal opportunity employer.

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

[email protected],or mail to

Villager Newspapers,ATTN: Editor,

P.O. Box 90,Southbridge, MA

01550

REPORTERWANTED

FIREARMS WANTED:Collector looking WWII US Firearms

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

TOP PRICES PAIDHave all necessary federal licenses

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

LOST CATBlack and white (tuxedo

style) male catLong hair

Lost in Sturbridge, MAWedgewood Rd.

(near Fiske Hill Rd.)Butt and tail partly shaved

due to recent injuryWe are heartbroken

RewardCall 508-347-8027

LOST CATCross Street area

in SouthbridgeMissing since

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

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

413-505-9747

Lost CatMissing from Hillview

Lane Whitinsvilleon 8/24/12

“Mollie”Is a longhaired tabby

black & brown in color. She has 4 white paws and a white bib. She weighs 12lbs and is2 years old, she is

microchipped #985121006650768

Call: 508-266-0929

MISSING CATLast seen 5/19/12

Goulding Drive areaof Auburn.

“Finney” 2 year old male Abyssinian. Beige

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

outdoors!!

Finney is MicrochippedReward If Found

$300

PLEASE Email:[email protected]

Town of SouthbridgeAnimal Control Officer

FOUNDPit Bull Mix

Black & White Female with pink harness

very sweetFound 11/28/12

To claim you must have proof of ownership and pay

all fees and fines

Call Kathy:508-764-5420Extension 110

Town of SouthbridgeAnimal Control Officer

FOUNDPit BullRed NoseIntact MaleBlack Collar

Found on Summer St11/29/12

To claim you must have proof of ownership and pay

all fees and fines

Call Kathy:508-764-5420Extension 110285 PET CARE

FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee

GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right toYour

Door”508-987-2419

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

home.Positive methods

used.Certified Pet Dog

trainer and member APDT

Call Renelle at 508-892-1850

email:[email protected]

285 PET CARE

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

Same OwnersTom & Camila

New Stuff!Reconnective Healing

Animal MassageAnimal Communication

As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods

Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music

BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs

SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned

Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards

TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private

New - Open Enrollment

GroomingBaths To Full Grooms

Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II

CPR CertifiedReiki Master

Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer

Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road

Oxford, MA

starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bag Shavings$4.75 each

3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, small to medium flakes,

plastic bags

Rock Valley FarmW. Brookfield508 867-2508

HAYLarge bales

First cutting $5.00Second cutting $5.50

Mulch $3.00Spencer

508-826-3312

LESSONS AND BOARDING AVAILABLE

AT MLFMakes a great Christmas

gift! Indoor, outdoor rings, safe school horses with MA

licensed instructors.Visit

www.morninglightfarm.net or call 413-563-3477

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ aaa

ROUTE169

ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512

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!

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ BUY & SELL $ALL GOLD & SILVER

ITEMSSpecializing in

NUMISMATIC COINS, gold & silver of any

form!Qualified with over 30 years experience & a

following of manysatisfied customers.

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

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

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

Lee’s Coins &Jewelry

239 West Main StreetEast Brookfield

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

508-341-6355 (cell)

$$$Make Money

SellingYour Unwanted

Stuff!!!Quality Dealers Wanted

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

Route 12Dudley

(Behind BP)

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

$$$-CASH PAID-$$$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)

CASH PAIDfor diabetic test strips

Up to $15 per 100 ct boxdepending on type

condition and expiration date

Will pick up and pay cash978-503-2908

anytime

WANTEDMopeds and Scooters

Any ConditionCall Travis

774 242-9227

Wanted To Buy By Collector

Old comic books-1940’s and up, old baseball and

sports cards, Beatles memorabilia-1960’s and

up, old toys, oldadvertisement signs;

soda, food etc.

Call: 860-779-2469

WANTEDVERY USED

Kitchen CabinetsThe older the better. We

are a kitchen refacing com-pany and we use these

cabinets at home shows for

“BEFORE & AFTER”

Call between 9 & 5 M-For leave message

KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW ENGLAND

508-987-3384or 860-749-6998

www.mykitchenoptions.com

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Busy Home Health Care Agency

needs certified and experienced

Home Health Aides.Early morning, late evening and weekend hours a must! Valid driver’s license, reliable

transportation and dependability required!

Please contact Home Staff, LLC (508) 755-4600

ext 562

Commercial Loan Clerk

3-5 years experience in the commercial loan

department of a financial institution required

Apply at the SouthbridgeCredit Union

205 Main St, Southbridge514 Main Street, Fiskdale

Center at Hobbs Brook,Sturbridge

732 Southbridge St, Au-burn EOE

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

DRIVERS:IMMEDIATE

Local P&D Openings!Great Home-Time, Pay &

Benefits!CDL-A 1 yr Exp

Hazmat & Twins End (EOE/AA)

Old DominionFreight Line

Call Rich1-800-397-2453

Marketing Asst/Coordinator

needed in a small, growing company. Must know social marketing, as well as have

marketing experienceMust possess great

communication skills and knowledge of Photoshop

www.datavault.com for more details NOW HIRING

Smiling Faces for Sturbridge & Southbridge

McDonalds

www.mcstate.com for more information

and to apply

Sturbridge Service Center

Drivers WantedLooking for full time light

duty drivers for ourSturbridge location.

Position has nights and weekends required. All

applicants must pass a DOT physical and drug test.

Apply in person at:241 Main StreetSturbridge, Ma

Please bring a driverslicense and current

driving record at time ofapplication.

Town of West Brookfield Board of Assessors

Part-Time Assistant Assessor

Must be certified

Please forward qualifications to

West Brookfield Board of Assessors

c/o PO Box 1013West Brookfield Ma 01585

Tri-Community YMCAis looking for a

HUMAN RESOURCES/BUSINESS MANAGERto oversee the development and implementation of talent

management/human resources policies, plans and

services, includingrecruitment, selection, legal

compliance, employee benefits, procedures,

employee communications and events.

This person is responsible for all levels of

administration of human resource programs,

procedures, and plans. Knowledge of

Harpers payroll system is necessary.

Bi-lingual preferred.Bachelor’s degree in

business, human resources or equivalent required.

EOE Mail resume to

TRI-COMMUNITY YMCA43 EVERETT STREET

SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550e-mail

[email protected]

Valet/Guest Services

To Work At SeveralLocations In

Worcester, MAIMMEDIATE

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

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

Apply at:www.valetparkof

america.com/employment

VAN DRIVERSTransporting special education studentsto and from school

(a.m. and p.m. school hours) 5 days/week

7D license required

Please submit letterof interest, resume,

copy of license and threeletters of

recommendation to: Julian E MacDonnell, Jr.

Exec. Dir. SWCEC PO Box 517

Southbridge, MA 01550

311 PART-TIME HELPWANTED

MEMBER SERVICE DEPT.

Part-time hours availableMust have computer skills,

be dependable, outgoing with great customer service and

phone manner. Responsible for accurate

daily receipts andreconciling end-of-shift report, scheduling and

back-up to theMembership Director.

Bilingual/Spanish preferred. Applications available

online atwww.tricommunityymca.org

or at the Tri-Community YMCA

located at 43 Everett St., Southbridge, MA

Please contact Sue Guerin at 508-765-5466

for more information EOE

311 PART-TIME HELPWANTED

VeterinaryReceptionist

Part-TimeLate afternoon/eveningevery other Sat morning

to early afternoon Computer experience needed

Veterinary or Medical experience preferred

Apply in person Sturbridge Veterinary

Hospital 6 Cedar St

Sturbridge, MA

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL

HHA’s, PCA’s and CNA’s

needed for Sturbridge, Spencer, Southbridge,

Brookfields and Warren areas

Save gas, work in your own neighborhood,

flexible hours, paid travel

Contact Denise at PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL

SERVICES 413-289-9018

325 PROFESSIONAL

Trailer TruckDrivers Wanted

Class A CDL With Hazmat

Also Large-Truck Mechanic

(Part-time)Both Based In

North Brookfield.Please Call

508-867-3235

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

All CleanoutsCleanups

Haul-AwayBasements

AtticsApartments

GaragesYards

Rental PropertyEstate CleanoutsSmall Building

DemolitionBetter Than A Dumpster

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

ARMY OF 1Water FiltrationARMY OF 1 will treat all

water problems!!

New InstallationsServicing all equipment

Well tank and pump service

James MorseNorth Brookfield, MA

[email protected]

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

SSnnooww PPlloowwiinnggTrees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

WE NOW TAKEYOUR AUTOSFOR CASH!

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed.

Residential Moves. Furnaces Removed

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

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402 GENERAL SERVICES

FREEMetal PickupA/C, Refrigerators,

Washers, Small Trailers, Batteries.

WE PAY YOUTop Dollar For Your

AUTOSTRUCKS

Or TRACTORS

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433 CLEANING

* TLC Home *Cleaning

We Use & Supply OrganicCleaners To Ensure Your

Family’s Safety.Gift Certificates For

Baby Showers,Anniversaries, And More!

A Perfect Gift!

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

Flexible Hours/Days

Registered/Insured/Bonded

CALL TODAY FOR A GREENER TOMORROW

ASK FOR TAMMIE AT508-347-3275

House/Office Cleaning Available

Reasonable rates.No job too big or small.

Days and eveninghours available.

BondedCall Wendy for aFREE estimate at:

(508)943-9880

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

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

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads

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

AppleseedMontessori

School/Kindergartenis now acceptingapplications for January, 2013

classes.

For More Information Call Shelley Fullam,

Director 508 867-6434448 FURNITURE

FURNITUREBedroom 1

Solid Brass Bed w/2 white laminate

bureaus/matching mirrors $1000.00

Bedroom 2 Oak

Armoire, Bureau/matching mirror,

cylinder waterbed, w/matching headboard

$1000.00

Dining RoomCustom-Made Racetrack

Glass Top Table6 chairs, buffet

$1200.00

448 FURNITURE

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

$1200.00

Must be Seenavailable for showing

10/30, 10/31, 11/2, 11/3 508 278-7659

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

B & B Buildersis Back in BusinessWe do Roofing, Siding, Major Additions, and

New House Construction

Fully Licensedand Insured

413 245-7943

JIM’S ROOFING& HOME

IMPROVEMENTS Offering complete roofing

services, repairs, new roofs, re-roofs, gutter cleaning,

chimney repairs & rebuildsReplacement doors, windows, and siding

FULLY INSUREDOWNER OPERATED

508 765-6040

PAINTINGInterior/Exterior

Power WashingCarpentry

• FREE ESTIMATES •• FULLY Insured •

• Reasonable Rates •

Rich O’Brien Painting

28 Years Of Experience508-248-7314

SIMPSONPAINTING

******************Interior & Exterior

Over 25 Years in Business!!

Like us on Facebook

Now SchedulingInteriors

Make Your Home Beautiful for the

Holidays******************

Joe Simpson(508)765-1155

Fully InsuredFree Estimates

Thank you for your business

457 LAWN/GARDEN

Black DiamondLawn Care

Professional WorkAt Prices BeatingThe Competition!

CleanupsMowingPlowingMulching

Hedge TrimmingPatiosEtc.

Seth Goudreau774-402-4694

www.blkdiamondlandscaping.com

FREE EstimatesFully InsuredExperienced &

Ambitious!

FALL GUTTER & LAWN CLEAN-UP

Brush Removal, Leaf Removal, or any other fall

related duties. Fertilizing and liming

Meadow Mountain Lawn Services508 867-2564 508 581-0902

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

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

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


505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

Apt Manager/HandyPerson

Part-TimeNeeded for 6 family in

WebsterMust be self-motivated Duties include mowing snowblowing, painting

cleaning, etc in exchangefor reduced rent on 2

bedroom w/officeReferences

Call 508 943-8864

CHARLTON2 bedroom$175/week

DUDLEY2 bedroom$165/week

SOUTHBRIDGE2 bedroom$195/week

includes utilities

SOUTHBRIDGE3 bedroom

$800/monthAll are newly remodeled,

carpeted, stove &refrigerator included.Section 8 Approved.

No Pets AllowedSecurity Deposit &

References Required

Call 774-289-1714

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

DUDLEY Nice 2 bedroom apartment

WEBSTERGarage for rent

Call: 508-943-1593after 6pm

Or: 774-230-7640

DUDLEY2-bedrooms

Off-street parkingNo pets

No smoking$600/monthly plus utilities

Call 401-624-3897

Webster5 room apartmentin good neighborhood

No Pets

Call for details508 943-2585


East BrookfieldApartment

3 bedrooms. 2nd floorGas Heat, Large Rooms Washer/Dryer hook-ups

off-street parking, large yard

$825/monthFirst & Last

508 867-2564

NORTHBROOKFIELD

27 Grove Street3 rooms, 1st floor

$550.00

28 Spring Street3 large rooms

2nd floor$600.00

both newly renovatedWasher/dryer hook-up

Off-street parkingNo pets

References andsecurity deposit required

508-867-7404

North Brookfield2 bedroom apartment.

Heat/hot water included.Hardwood floors, stove,

refrigerator, trash pickup,elevator, secure entry,

on-site laundry, A/C, parking.Non-smoking, no pets.

$875/Month508-867-4277Duncan BlockApartments

North Brookfield3 bedroom apartment

first floor$850/MonthPlease Call:

508-868-7184

River MillVillageThompson, CT

Affordable3 BR Townhouse

W/D Hook-ups& On-Site Laundry

Ample ParkingSpacious Floor Plans

Near-by Park &Library

Close to I395, RT12

Must Income QualifyVoucher Holders

Welcome

Call Today(860)923-3919rivermillvillage@

winnco.com

SouthbridgeLarge Three Bedroom

Apartment, Nice Location. Separate Utilities.

$800/MonthFirst & Last

Call (508)764-2293


Southbridge3/4 bedroom

third floor$950/Month

Has been remodeled and Section 8 is welcomed

Call: 508-320-2175

SOUTHBRIDGE961 Main Street

4 bedroom townhouse$950/Month

16 Ballard Court3 bedroom

$850/Month

186 Hamilton Street2 bedroom

$775/Month with heat and hot water

94 East Main Street2 bedroom, 3rd floor

$650/month no utilities

Service Pets OnlyW/D Hookups,

Stove/Refrigerator.First/Last/Security,

References.$20 Application Fee

508-765-5542

Southbridge2 bedroom basement

apartment. Laundromat on premises, clean, new

cabinets, refrigerator & stove included, wall-to-wallcarpet, off-street parking,

near shopping.

$775/MonthReferences

Text or Call:508-335-8878

SOUTHBRIDGE3-bedroom apartment

2nd floorNewly renovated

Nice areaOff-street parking

No pets/No smoking1st/last/security 774-230-2092

SouthbridgeApartment for Rent

First Floor6-Room, 3 Bedrooms

Newly Renovated,Hardwood Floors I

Washer/Dryer Hookups,Gas Heat, Porch, Yard,

Quiet StreetNo pets

$850/Month617-281-0831

SouthbridgeSpacious 3 bedroomapartment. Antique

hardwood floors washer/dryer hookupBeautiful apartment

$850No Pets

Call: 774-258-0147


SouthbridgeApartment For Rent

Central Street

2-bedroom, 4-room apartment, third floor.

Includes electricity, gas heat, hot water,

one off-street parking space.

$785/Month

Available Now

First and last requiredCall Nick: 508-380-8922

SOUTHBRIDGEDowntown Location

1-bedroom apartmentNew appliances

Washer/dryer hookupsAwesome roof deckOff-street parking

1st and last$700/month

Call 508-341-8971

SOUTHBRIDGELarge 2-bedroom apartment.

1st floor, newly renovated and deleaded.

Washer/dryer hook-ups,Enclosed porch.

Great neighborhood. $750/month plus utilities First/last/security deposit

and credit checks No pets

508-347-7433

SouthbridgeLarge Renovated Four

Bedroom Apartment. NewKitchen & Bath.

Section 8 WelcomeWasher/Dryer Hookups.

Small Pet OK$925/MonthFirst & Last

Call 781-492-7707

SOUTHBRIDGEMarcy Street

Spacious Two BedroomOff-Street Parking

AppliancedWasher/DryerHookups

Yard,Quiet Neighborhood.No Smoking

$735/MonthPlus Utilities

First/Last/SecurityPreferred

Call 508-434-0485

SouthbridgeNew 2 bedroom

apartment. Off-street parking. No Pets.

2 Bedroom: $775/Month

First & SecurityCall: 508-765-5852

STURBRIDGENewly redecorated 3BR

apartment, excellent location, stove and refrigeratorincluded, w/d hookups

available 1st and last month’s

rent required $1000 per month

Immediate availability Call Joe at 508-867-8881


SouthbridgeVery Attractive One Bedroom

Apartment. CentrallyLocated, Hardwood Floors,

Modern Kitchen/Bath.Completely Furnished With

Appliances & Furniture.Central Air & Parking.Safe & Quiet Building.

$150/Week Utilities, Very Low,

But Separate.($500 Security)508-248-6687

SpencerAttractive One orTwo-Bedroom Apartment,

Appliances,W/D Hookup Available

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

www.spencercondos.com

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

3 bedroom Units Starting at $865!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Please Call (508)987-1595

EHO

WEBSTER

1 Bedroom3rd floor Apartment

$525/monthAppliances, 6 family building

laundry in basement, off street parking, No Pets,

First, Last & Security.508-864-6285

WEBSTERProspectEstates1 & 2 Bedroom

Apartments.Now Available:

Historical BuildingsMust Income Qualify

SECTION 8CERTIFICATES

WELCOME

Call(508)943-9567

EHO

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

For Lease or Sale4000 sq ft

New Framed Building Mega parking, zoned

industrial, unpartitioned, Can build to suite

Worcester St Southbridge

$190,000508 769-5988

Industrial Bay 1325 sq ft

14’ ground level door (1) exterior loading dock, (1) interior loading dockgas heat (not included)

Worcester StSouthbridge

in existingindustrial complex

$500/month 508 769-5988

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

Colonial Heights Plaza,West Brookfield

500 sq ft

$400.00 per monthplus first and last month

Call 508 867-7555

Second Floor Office SpaceSingle Suite

Private Bathroom w/shower, Heat, AC, Electric included.

Worcester St Southbridge in existing industrial complex

$500/month 508 769-5988

Option for 1325 sq ft industrial baysame location

SouthbridgePROFESSIONAL

SPACEFor Rent

98 Hamilton Street(Left Hand Side)

FormerlyDave’s Styling/HairdresserFirst Floor, Good Visibility!

Parking900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft.

508-320-9075

SouthbridgeMain StreetPrime Location,

High Visibility, Retail Store, 750 sq ft

$740.00/mo

Rear Main St LocationLow Visibility

1100 sq ft $400/mo

9am - 3pm508 765-5995

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

Twin Office SuiteFirst Floor

for Rent private bathroom , AC,

Electric included

Ashland AveSouthbridgein existing

industrial complex

$600/month508 769-5988

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

CHARLTONNugget Drive

3-4 bedroom house with deck and view of pond

Refrigerator, dishwasher, hardwood floor in

livingroom, newly painted

$1,300/month

Service Pets OnlyFirst/Last/Security

References$20 Application Fee

508-765-5542

RENT TO OWN4BD/1BA updated ranch

w/bonus room in quiet cul-de-sac

Let your good work history take the place of yournot so good credit.

Call for details508-826-6580

WOODSTOCK, CT3-bedroom house for rent

on Lake Bunggee.Year-round access to

boating, fishing, swimming$1400.00

Call 860-234-6939

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Double Burial PlotIncludes bronze marker in

Hillsboro memorial Gardens Brandon, Florida 33511

$3,800

Call: 774-289-3622

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

Paxton, MAOne lot with 2 grave sites$2,500.00 or best offer

Call Tom at978-790-8226

550 MOBILE HOMES

For sale bymotivated owner:Sturbridge, MA5 Room updated fully

applianced clean, mobile home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath,

large kitchen and living room. 4 season sun porch, lots of storage, central air,2 large electrified sheds (1 insulated) Nice private yard

with patio screen house,mature plantings plus more!

DRASTICALLYREDUCED!!

plus park shareCall for more details:

860-315-7122

550 MOBILE HOMES

Park ModelMobile HomeFor Sale By Owner

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

On Beautiful Lot NearSwimming Pool.

Located At HighviewCampground InWest Brookfield.

Begin Camping 4/15-10/15

Asking $28,000508-867-8736

SturbridgeSmall 55+ park,only 12 units:

Recently renovated mobile home. New windows, paint plumbing, insulation, slider door. Walking distance to

everything. Near OldSturbridge Village.

Priced for quick sale!!$17,900

Monthly Fee $220

617-799-1379

575 VACATION RENTALS

Fort Meyers Beach1 bedroom cottage, fully

equipped, across street from beautiful beach. Clean, quiet,

close to all attractions.

$4,400 Jan. & Feb. 2 month rental

Off season rates from $350 weekly

239-463-3369727-204-4457

Time ShareFor Rent

Marriott BeachPlace Towers

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Available January 12 - 19

Across the street from the ocean

2 bedroom/2 bath unit

$1300.00508 885-3868

WELLS, MAINEVillage By the Sea

2 bedroom/2 bath condo.Pool complex, with

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

A/C, cable.Summer Rentals

$875 WeeklyCALL FOR DAILY RATE

(508)429-7568

700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

1983 Ford 351Windsor Rebuilt trans

and transfer case$350

1952 Chevy Power Train$350

1987 GMC PartsNice chrome front

bumper, heater core, misc.

Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts

Call: 508-892-8481

LEER FIBERGLASS TONNEAU COVER 700 series New ‘08. Used one season. Fits Ford SD

1999-2007 shortbed

$300 OBO Call: 508-278-0810

720 CLASSICS

1963 FordFairlane 500Rebuilt 260 V8, new

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

good.$8,400 OBO

Will consider trades and cashCall Chuck:

508-248-5928

1966 Dodge Dart2 door sedan, automatic 6, third owner, 92,000 miles,

well maintained, solid excel-lent paint. Fun cruiser

$6,900 OBOCall: 860-774-1891

before 9pm

1976 MGBRoadster

ConvertibleExterior bodywork newly

redone, 85,000 miles, comes with cover.

$5,000 OBOCall: 508-414-7574

1978 FirebirdFormula

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

cover, color black.

$8,500 OBOCall: 508-278-6219

After 5pm

1986 Camaro Z28305 V8, 700R4 overdrive transmission w/shift kit.83K miles, recent paint,new tires, newer brakes,T-tops. Runs well, needs

TLC, good driver.

$3,850

Call Dan:860-208-9707

BEAUTIFUL 1993 REDSEDAN DEVILLE

CADILLAC61,000 original miles

Excellent condition 1 owner Always garaged, V8,

Front wheel drive, 4-doorA must see!

Paid $28,200 new $8,500 firm

Call 508-234-9955

725 AUTOMOBILES

1991 MercuryColony Park

Station WagonBurgundy leather interior,

burgundy faux wood exterior. 75,000 original miles, great

condition, needs new battery.

$2,200Call: 508-478-8538

1997 MERCURY SABLE4 door, tan

132,000 miles300V6

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

Call 508-713-3066 or508-779-0194

1999 VolvoV70 Wagon

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

To Pass Emissions.Good Engine, Drive Train

& Body Parts.$1,200

Call: 860-974-18012000 CHRYSLER SEBRING

CONVERTIBLE95,000 miles

Many updates, new tires, new alt, new battery

Good condition $3,200

Call 508-949-2270

2000 DODGENEON

4 doors, automatic, cassette player, tan

113k miles In great shape

and just inspected$2,600

Call 617-448-6889

2004 BMW Z4Black with red interior,

2.5L engine, 21,000 miles

$16,500508-282-2884

2000Honda Civic EX

Automatic-All PowerRecent Tires & Exhaust

New Battery, Power Sunroof Runs Great, Good Condition

$1500Call 508 949-1320

2001 CHEVYBLAZER

White with black interior4 wheel drive90,353 miles$4500 or BOOne owner

Call 774-551-6245

2004 Pontiac GTOTorrid red with black leather

interior, 5.7L LS1 V8,automatic transmission,

73,000 miles.

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

2005 Ford CrownVictoria XL SportExcellent condition, leather power seats, moon roof,

multi-CD player, digital dis-play. Fully loaded: detailed. service records, available.

$7,495Call: 508-478-7577

2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback

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

one owner!

$7,995

Call: 774-217-8057or email:

[email protected]

2009 ChevyColorado 4x4LT

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

plow in perfect condition.

Truck&Plow$18,750

Truck w/out plow$16,800

Call:508-987-3975

Classic1984- 500 SELMercedes Benz4 door sedan, 134,000

miles, very good condition.

Best OfferCall for more information:

508-867-2774

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2004 Land Rover Freelander

78K miles. Extremely well maintained, clean Carfax. Sport leather interior, faux wood grain console, AWD, tow hitch, cargo area with

privacy canopy.

$11,400 Call 508-846-0986

WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 26” BIKE

Excellent condition Asking $225 (negotiable)

Call 860-779-9097

740 MOTORCYCLES

1996 HARLEYDAVIDSON

883 SPORTSTERLow miles

$4,000774-402-4624

1977 Harley FXE

Many upgrades and extras 3.5” Open Primary,

Wide Glide, Arlen Ness chrome swing arm,

180 rear tire, etc, etc

$5,000 OBOCall: 860-974-9811

1994 Honda 300EX Quad

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

see to appreciate.

$1,500 OBOCall: 508-885-9963

2 MotorcyclesFor Sale

2007 Roadstar Warrior-

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

$7,000 OBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6-

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

Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO

Call: 908-242-2016or email:

[email protected]

2005 HarleyDavidson

Fat BoyAnniversary Edition10,250 miles, a lot of chrome, drag bars,

Super G carb

$13,500 OBOCall: 508-340-7950

2005 HondaVTX 1300

6,600 miles, new battery, harley saddle bag, turn

key and go!$6,000 OBO

1998 Honda 1100 Tourer

With trailer, excellentcondition, new battery,

front brakes & tires.$6,000 OBO

with trailer

Call: 860-923-9067

2007-2009Yamaha VStar

1300 Stock Seat

$200Call: 774-230-7158

BMW MOTORCYCLE

1997 R85OR T2KNew tires, hard bags,

tank bag.$3,500

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

Call Joe at:860-315-7181

MID SEASON DEAL

2006 SuzukiBoulevard

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

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

sissy bar.

$5,500Must See!

Call: 774-329-9160

MOTORCYCLE2004 YamahaV Star 1100

ClassicExcellent condition, must be

seen to be appreciated. Like new, well kept

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

or774-230-5924

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1997 35’Holiday

VacationerChevy 454 engine, 58,000 miles, (6) Michelin tires, queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan

7.0 generator, backup camera, (2) new batteries, hydraulic leveling jacks,

many extras,excellent condition.

$18,000Call: 508-892-4102

2007 MOTORHOME

31 ft. Class “C”Itasca Impulse

11.5 ft. slideout queen bedOwners are

non-smokers/have no pets

Only 14,136 milesMany extras!

Asking $58,000.00Serious buyers call

508-320-2944


750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1994 DamonEscaper 32’ Fifth Wheel Camper

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

and microwave.Everything works!

$5,000Call: 508-335-2747

1998 30’ Cavalier Gulf Stream

TrailerWith screen room,

seasonal use atcampgrounds.

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

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1998 Dutchman Hardtop Pop-Up

CamperModel 1002XS, King &

Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front storage compartment,canopy, many extras.

$2,695 OBOCall: 860-935-5228

LAKESIDERV RESORT

Own RV lot for less than renting

Developers final phaseAll Lots 50% off

Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool,Activity Center

508 989-8165

760 VANS/TRUCKS

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

of new parts. Awesomemonster truck. Great for

mud runnin!!Serious Inquiries Only

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

or: 508-488-0566

1997 DodgeDakota

Extended Cab2 wheel drive, dark green

58,000 miles, 5 speedstandard transmission,

good condition.

$2,395. or BOCall: 508-713-3066

or 508-779-0194

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,

Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt

Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,

Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats

Excellent Condition14,100GVWR

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

2001 Dodge 2500Pickup, 4 wheel drive,

automatic, single cab with 8” body, V-8, new snow tires,

fisher plow ready.$4,500

Call: 860-974-1801

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2002 GMCSierra SLT

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

Mastercraft tires. 224,000 miles

$6,000 OBOCall: 774-922-2098

2002 WhiteChevy Van

Express 2500

Best OfferCall: 774-482-0408

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MichiganBackhoe

PayloaderDiesel, Runs Good

$9997Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

John DeereSkidloader

Needs Motor Work

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

767 VEHICLES WANTED

Vehicle NeededElderly woman looking for

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

inspection if it is a minor fix.

Call: 774-230-2564

Vehicle Needed!!If anyone has a car that

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

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

thing for the car.

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

767 VEHICLES WANTED

We Buy Junk Cars

Call Us At:774-230-8586

$$$

BY KEITH GRIFFINSeniors, as a group, are great

about regulating their driving.They know when the time hascome to stop driving at certaintimes because of their limita-tions.

However, there are products onthe market, some in new cars, oneavailable for any used car, thatcould help extend the length oftime seniors can extend theirmobile independence. These tech-nologies will make them lessprone to mishaps.

The best technology right now isan aftermarket device calledMobilEye. This Bluetooth con-nected device makes a smart-phone an advanced driver safetydevice. A camera attaches to yourwindshield, while your phone sitson a dash-mount. It reads trafficsigns (to track speeding); turnshigh beams on and off; tells youwhen you’re drifting from yourlane; and delivers a warning 2.7seconds before a forward collision(including pedestrians). From$749 with installation required;mobileye.com

Ford has three great technolo-gies for seniors: active park assist,hands-free tailgate, and caplessfuel fillers.

The innovative active parkassist technology – an affordableoption on the Ford Focus,Explorer, Escape, Flex, LincolnMKS and Lincoln MKT – uses anultrasonic-based sensing systemand electric power-assisted steer-ing to position the vehicle for par-allel parking, calculate the opti-mal steering angle and quicklysteer the vehicle into a parkingspot.

You basically push a button,keep your foot hovering near thebrake, and the car does the rest.It’s an amazing technology thatjust obliterates the need to learnhow to parallel park.

The technology seniors will

probably use more is the hands-free tailgate. With your key fob inyour pocket or purse, you walk tothe rear and kick your foot underthe bumper. The rear taillightsblink and the tailgate opens.There’s no need to put down pack-ages to push a button on either thegate or your key fob.

Here’s something else to look forin a car that’s offered by but is notexcluse to Ford: capless fuelfillers. Ford offers them as part ofits Easy Fuel system. Basically,you open your fuel door and stickthe nozzle in. There are no caps totwist off and then put back onincorrectly – sometimes causingyour check engine light to comeon. There are protections in placeso foreign matter can’t easily getin the fuel system (and your gascan’t easily be siphoned out).

No more smelly gas hands andit’s a godsend for people witharthritic hands. Other modelsbesides Ford with capless fuelfillers are the , and .

Another great technology iscross-traffic alert. It’s available onsome Volvos, Buicks, Lincolns,and, of course, Fords. Its simplici-ty is beautiful. Basically, if you’rebacking out between two vehicles,

say at the mall, and can’t see, thesensors detect if a driver is bar-reling down on you. It worksamazingly well. You’ll be glad youhave it any time you back out of adifficult parking space.

Another good technology to con-sider is OnStar FMV, whichmeans For My Vehicle. It’s theaftermarket product for GM’s pop-ular OnStar. OnStar FMV offersthe key features that have madeOnStar’s “ìblue button”î an icon,including automatic crashresponse, turn-by-turn naviga-tion, stolen vehicle location assis-tance, one-button access to emer-gency and roadside services, andhands-free calling, includingBluetooth connectivity.

The hands-free calling is goodfor those seniors who may notcarry a cell phone. GM sells apackage of prepaid minutes. Ofcourse, it’s also good for seniorswho may not be comfortable withBluetooth technology.

OnStar FMV is offered in theUnited States through Best Buyand other consumer electronicretail outlets. The mirror is pricedat $299, plus installation (expectedto cost between $50 and $100).Subscriptions will adhere to thetraditional OnStar service plansstarting at $18.95 a month or $199 ayear.

The 2013 Nissan Altima is anoth-er senior friendly vehicle. It offersactive understeer control. It’s atechnology that helps you whenyou drive too fast through a cor-

ner. OK, maybe it’s not intendeddirectly for senior drivers, but itdoes immensely help drivers whohave diminished reaction times.It’s a great safety technology thatyou will seldom notice working.

With active understeer control,the Altima turns as the driverintends, making it easier for thedriver – whether in dry, wet orsnowy conditions. Active under-steer control is designed primari-ly for everyday operation ratherthan emergency evasive maneu-vers but it’s going to make any-body a better driver in difficult sit-uations.

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Auto Technology for Seniors That CanHelp Them Stay Independent

The 2013 Ford Escape comes with an optional hands-free liftgate that operates by simply waving your footunder the rear bumper with the keyfob in your pocket.

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2010 NissanArmadaTitanium

$499 per mo.Only 55K Miles! Alloy wheels, running boards, fog lamps, roof racks, sunroof, DVDPlayer, rear back up camera, Leather, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/In dash 6 disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 3rdrow seating, plenty of cargo room, tow package, fog lamps, power 3rd row seating,rear air controls, power pedals, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio,cruise, bluetooth), dual climate controls and much more!

70K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, 3rdrow seating, alloy wheels, roof rack, cruise control, tilt steering wheel,AM/FM/CD player and so much more! This is one great SUV! 2011Volkswagen Jetta with only 33K Miles! Power windows, power locks, powermirrors, AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steer-ing wheel, cruise controls, front wheel drive, automatic.

5 Door Hatchback! Like New with only 35K Miles! Sunroof, Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, leather, alloy wheels, fog lamps, dual climate controls, tiltsteering wheel, cruise control, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, Sync), sportshifter, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, phone hook up through bluetooth withMicrosoft Sync and much more!

Fully loaded, all multi-climate control, sport and sportplus pkg., wood dash, end wheel, mint condition.

Fully serviced by Porsche and ready to go!

2008 Nissan

Pathfinder S$329 per mo.

2012 Ford Focus

SEL

$289 per mo.45K Miles! Leather, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, reardefrost, dual climate controls, heated seats, power seats, AM/FM/CD/Aux foryour Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by a Bose Stereo system, sport shifter,sunroof, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), tiltsteering wheel, cruise control and so much more!

Only 41K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,power seats, memory seats, heated seats, alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD/Aux foryour Ipod or Mp3 player Navigation, cruise controls, tilt steering wheel, sunroof,steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), dual climate controls and so muchmore! The Mercedes Benz E class is very luxurious!

Only 53K Miles! Running boards, sprayed bed liner, alloy wheels, power win-dows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, tow package, AM/FM/CD Navigation,Rear back up camera, Bluetooth Audio system! This is one MINT Truck!

2008ChevroletSilverado

3500 HD 4x4

$459 per mo.

62K Miles! Heated seats, power windows, power locks, powermirrors, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, cruise, AC, reardefrost, power pedals, tilt steering wheel and much more!

6K Miles! This truck is practically BRAND NEW! Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, AM/FM/CD/aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, extended cabwith the half doors and a full back seat with power rear windows!

4 Matic with only 40K Miles! What a BEAUTIFUL MACHINE! Sunroof, leather,power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power seats, heated seats, AC, reardefrost, alloy wheels, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player witha direct connect, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power tilt andtelescopic steering wheel and so much more! Luxury at its BEST!

2010Merecedes

Benz C-ClassC300Sport

$489 per mo

4 Matic with only 34K Miles! What a BEAUTIFUL MACHINE! Sunroof, leather, power windows, powerlocks, power mirrors, power seats, heated seats, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD,Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player with a direct connect, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth),power tilt and telescopic steering wheel and so much more! Luxury at its BEST!

2010Merecedes

Benz C-ClassC300Sport

$469 per mo

47K miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AM/FM/In dash 6Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 Player, dual climate controls, power driverseat, alloy wheels, sunroof, steering wheel controls (audio and cruise) andmuch more! This is one sporty car!

2009 NissanMaxima 3.5 SV

$349 per mo.

only 31K Miles! Beautiful White exterior with a very clean tan interior!Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steeringwheel, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), AM/FM/CD/Aux for yourIpod or Mp3 player, Automatic 4 cylinder and much more!

2009 HondaAccord

LX-S$249 per mo.

alloys, power windows, powerlocks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,low miles, fog lights, wood grain, cruise, tilt, dual climate control

2011 ChevroletImpala LT

$299 per mo.

66K Miles! Leather, sunroof, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, power seat, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD player/Aux for yourIpod or Mp3 player, Tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, steer-ing wheel controls (audio, cruise) and much more!

2007Toyota

Camry SE$249 per mo.

33K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, reardefrost, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls(audio), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 4 cylinder auto-matic which is GREAT on GAS!

140K miles! This is one great vehicle that is in fantastic condition! Comein today to check it out and get a great deal! Leather, sunroof, power win-dows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, cruise control, tiltsteering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), alloy wheels,AM/FM/CD player and so much more!

2003 BMW 3 Series

325xi$8,990

Only 35K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, front wheeldrive, 4 cylinder which is great on Gas!

Only 11K Miles! This is the ultimate truck! Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, rear back up camera that displays in the rear view mir-ror, bed liner, black rims, cruise controls, tilt steering wheel and so muchmore! This truck is practically brand new!

2012 ToyotaTacoma

$399 per mo.

Only 14K Miles! Power windows, power locks, powermirrors, AM/FM/CD/

Coupe with only 46K Miles! Alloy wheels, power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, sunroof, steering wheel controls (audioand cruise), tilt steering wheel, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3player and much more!

4x4 with only 19K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,rear defrost, 3rd Row seating, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 play-er, cruise, rear air controls, heated mirrors

2010Toyota

Highlander$399 per mo.

78K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,tilt steering wheel, cruise control, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD player and somuch more!

2005 Buick

Rendezvous

$199 per mo.

35K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, reardefrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered byMicrosoft Sync, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, steering wheel con-

4x4 Loaded with only 66K Miles! This vehicle is LOADED! Leather, 3rdRow, heated seats, power memory seats, DVD with rear entertainment,alloy wheels, fog lamps, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, side steps, dual climate controls, AM/FM/CD/Aux foryour Ipod or Mp3 player and so much more!

2007 GMC YukonDenali XL

$399 per mo.

Automatic 4WD with only 40K Miles! This is the ultimate machine! Beautiful tan leatherinterior with a beautiful burgundy exterior! This is one classy vehicle! Beautiful Alloywheels! Led Lights, power rear gate, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, powermemory seats, heated seats, AM/FM/CD/Navigation powered by a Bose stereo system,dual climate controls and much much more! You will need to see this one!

45K Miles! Beautiful Maroon color! Automatic, sport shifter, power win-dows, power locks, power mirrors, automatic lights, AC, rear defrost,AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and much more!

AWD with only 41K Miles! This is a BEAUTIFUL LUXURY SUV! Full front sunroof, navigation,leather, rear viewing roof, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power seats, power collaps-ing mirrors, power rear gate, alloy wheels, running boards, roof rack, fog lamps, AM/FM/In dash 6Disc CD changer, rear back up camera, power folding 3rd row seating, dual climate controls, steer-ing wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power telescoping steering wheel, AC, rear defrost,heated seats, memory power seats and so much more!

AWD, perfect for winter! Auto, AC, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, steering wheel controls, alloys, perfect crossover vehicle

AWD with only 37K Miles! 3rd Row for 7 Passenger! Leather! Sunroof!Heated Seats! Power seats! AM/FM/In Dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod orMp3 player/USB/Satellite capable, power windows, power locks, power mir-rors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, dual climate controls, fog lamps, steeringwheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth) and much more!

Quad Cab with only 36K Miles! 4 Door, 4x4, fog lamps, alloy wheels, bedliner, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, AM/FM/CD/Auxfor your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls(audio and cruise), this truck has an awesome feature...A rear back upcamera in the rear view mirror and much more!

2008 PorscheCayenne SMALL SPECIAL

66K Miles manual transmission and its a CONVERT-IBLE!! 5 speed manual transmission, alloy wheels,leather, AC, rear defrost, power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AM/FM/CD all powered by a Bose Stereo!

This is one RARE vehicle and it is in MINT condition! 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with only 32K Miles!Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, leather, heated seats, power seat, alloywheels, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or mp3 player powered by a Bose stereo, steering wheel con-trols (audio, cruise, information center in dash), tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power shifter on theshift and much more!

21K Miles! This car is almost Brand New! Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, cruise control, tilt steering wheel,AMAZING GAS MILEAGE! AM/FM/CD/Aux and USB for your Ipod orMp3 player

2011ChevroletCruze LS

$299 per mo.

2010 Nissan

Altima 2.5 S

$289 per mo.

2007 Nissan

Murano S$286 per mo.

2009AcuraMDX

$449 per mo.

2009 ToyotaTacoma

$379 per mo.

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24K Miles! What a great vehicle and its practically brand new! Powerwindows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tiltsteering wheel, cruise controls, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise,bluetooth) and so much more!

2011Hyundai

Elantra GLSPZEV

$249 per mo.

48K Miles! AWD! SXT! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,rear defrost, plenty of storage throughout the vehicle, AM/FM/CD/Auxfor your Ipod or Mp3 player, Air conditioned glove compartment that actsas a cooler, cruise control, tilt steering wheel and so much more!

2009 DodgeJourney

SXT $299 per mo.

3 TOCHOOSE

2 TOCHOOSE

GTS Automatic with only 89K Miles! Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tilt steering wheel, cruisecontrols, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), sunroofand so much more!

2008Mitsubishi

Lancer GTS $199 per mo

5.7 L V8 IForce quad cab 4x4 TRD Rock Warrior Edition! Only 19K Miles!Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, special oversize alloywheels, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, non slamrear door, cruise, tilt steering wheel and much more! This is a rare truck!

2011Toyota

Tundra 4WD

$529 per mo.

40K Miles! Automatic, 4 cylinder, power windows, power locks, powermirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tilt steering wheel, steering wheelcontrols (cruise and audio), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or mp3 player,roof racks and much more!

86K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power seat,memory seat, heated seats, 3rd row seating, Leather, dual opening reargate, dual climate controls, tilt steering wheel, power pedals,AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, fog lamps, roof racks, steer-ing wheel controls (audio, cruise) and so much more!

2006Chevrolet

TrailBlazer LT

$229 per mo.

9K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, AWD,Leather, sunroof, heated seats, power seats, memory driver seats,Navigation, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, alloywheels, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power tilt steeringwheel and much more!

2009InfinitiG37x

$389 per mo.

Big Horn 5.7 Hemi 4x4 Bumble Bee Edition! Only 41K Miles! Power win-dows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear power sliding windows, fullquad cab, running boards, alloy wheels, matching yellow toneau cover withspoiler, tow package, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 4x4

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2006ToyotaTundra

$329 per mo.

71K Miles! Leather, sunroof, Navigation, heated seats, AM/FM/CD/Auxfor your Ipod or Mp3 player, AC, rear defrost, power windows, powerlocks, power mirrors, power seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls,steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), and so much more!

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2010 Porsche

Panamera 4S

HOLIDAY SPECIAL$74,999

2000 MazdaMX-5 Miata LS

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL$6,900

2007 NissanSentra 2.0S

$199 per mo.

2010 Toyota

Camry LE $269 per mo.

2009NissanAltima 2.5 S

$299 per mo.

2012ChevroletSilverado1500 LS

$449 per mo.

2010Merecedes

Benz GLClass GL450

$599 per mo

2008 Mercedes-BenzE-Class E350

Luxury 3.5L

$449 per mo.

2008 DodgeRam 1500

SLT$399 per mo.

2011 Ford Fusion

SE $299 per mo.

2008 JeepGrand

CherokeeLaredo

$299 per mo.

2009 Nissan

Altima 2.5 SL$289 per mo.

2010 KiaOptima LX

$249 per mo.

2009 Honda

Accord LX-P

$249 per mo.

2007Toyota

Camry SE

$239 per mo.

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HOLIDAY IDEAS

(NAPS)Finding the toy or book that’s right for

your child may be easier than you realize.The key is to find one that is a good fit for thechild’s level of development.

To help, here are some tips from Dr. JodyLeVos, Learning Designer at LeapFrog:

SELECTING BOOKS

• For Babies and Toddlers: For this agegroup, books must be durable. Board booksand books made with plastic or washablecloth allow the inevitable book-in-mouthoccurrence. Colorful illustrations with high-contrast images appeal to this age group,and it’s not surprising that so many booksfor this age feature images of faces—babieslove them. Finally, it’s helpful to find booksthat prompt participation.

• For Preschoolers: At this age, childrenare learning about their feelings, prefer-ences and roles through their experienceswith family and friends. Look for booksabout everyday life and childlike characters.Choose books on academic subjects to helpprepare your child for school.

• For Kindergartners And First Graders:Look for a book that builds on your child’sinterests and passions. Digital reading expe-riences are perfect for this age range, such asLeapFrog’s Tag Reading System.

SELECTING TOYS

• For Babies and Toddlers: At oneyear, find play experiences that foster curios-ity about objects and environments. Move onto toys that explore basic academic skillssuch as colors and shapes. Also, introducemore sophisticated playthings such as foampuzzles and blocks, clay and dough.

• For Preschoolers: Find toys that consistof multiple parts that can be grouped in var-ious ways, such as blocks that differ inshape, size and color, and games that requireturn-taking.

• For Kindergartners: Find toys thatrequire some setup or construction, andgames that involve multiple steps. Books,maps, puzzles and figurines can supportchildren’s growing interests, foster ques-tions and deepen their appreciation for theirfavorite topics.

• For First Graders: Look for toys thatrequire symbol use, such as letters, numbersand icons with instructions, and educationalvideo games, such as those available forLeapFrog’s LeapPad2 and LeapsterGS.

LeapFrog is a leader in educational enter-tainment for kids and the recipient of morethan 1,200 industry and parent awards.

To find books and toys that follow theseguidelines, visit www.leapfrog.com/best-toys.

Choosing The Right BooksAnd Toys For ChildrenThis Holiday Season

When buying a toy or book for a child, the key is to find one that’s a good fit for your child’s level of develop-ment.

(NAPS)Getting that perfect holiday

toy can be easier said thandone. By dedicating sometime in advance, you can buytoys that are meaningful butalso provide added play expe-riences for months to come.To make holiday toy shop-ping easier, it is important todetermine the play value thattoys will provide (from techyto nurturing), define yourbudget before you hit the mallor Internet, and start early, asmany must-have items aresure to be hard to find as theholidays get closer.

Jim Silver, toy expert andeditor in chief ofTimetoPlayMag. com, saysthat having a well-chosenvariety of toys helps childrenuse different play skills andstyles. “It is important tounderstand what your kidswant and how they play inorder to create a balancedplay experience as theygrow.”

To make your holiday toyshopping easier, here are afew tips to consider:

1. Think long term:Some toys are all about the“wow and now” and are likelyto be tossed aside once thenovelty wears off. To extendthe play span of toys, look foritems that have play exten-sions beyond the box. Thiscan include accessories thatadd on to the main toy, onlinecontent that adds to the story-

telling, or multipurpose toysthat add value. For example,Barbie Photo Fashion Doll isnot only a doll but also a digi-tal camera. This integrationof toy with technology servesas a smart investment, pro-viding the child with a toythat has multiple uses.

2. Set your budget:Decide whether you want tobuy one big, impressive giftand a few stocking stuffers orseveral moderately pricedgifts. If you have children ofsimilar ages, consider if asingle, costly gift can beshared. Shared playtimemakes for great childhoodmemories while encouragingcooperation. With millions ofhouseholds owning iPads,toys that are integrated withiPad apps can be an afford-able way to encourage familyplay and leverage the house-hold’s existing tablet. Usingapps for iPad, new HotWheels Apptivity Cars turn1:64 scale Hot Wheels carsinto tiny game controllers,blending physical and digitalplay into one. The app is freeto download, and in additionto the Hot Wheels Apptivityapps, there are offerings forboys and girls of all ages,including Fisher-Price,Monster High and popularleading apps and entertain-ment properties such as CutThe Rope, Fruit Ninja, WWEand Batman.

3. Balance is key: It’simportant when selecting atoy to take into considerationthe age of the child for whomyou are purchasing it. Addvariety by giving some high-tech toys complemented bybasic toys, such as dolls andcars. The ability for kids torole-play and create their ownstories with toys and play setsshould not be underestimat-ed. Toys like the new MonsterHigh High School allow kidsto use Monster High contentas a starting point to buildand create their very own sto-ries with the dolls and acces-sories. Allowing kids to gen-erate their own stories helpsfoster creativity and imagina-tion.

4. Start early: If youcan make your shopping listearly and buy a few key giftsahead of the rush, you’ll giveyourself more time to enjoythe season, focus on selectingjust the right items and notmiss some of the popular toyssure to fly off shelves. Tounderstand more about atoy’s function and appropri-ateness, visit its manufactur-er’s website for productdescriptions and demonstra-tions.

With a little research andplanning, the presentsopened will not only bringsmiles during the holidays,but fun and enduring play-time for months to come.

Holiday Toy Shopping Tips

A toy that combines tech and creative play can be fun for a good long time.

(NAPS)This holiday season, you

can enhance and revitalizeyour skin while joining agreat artist helping childrenin need.

Pop artist Kenny Scharfhas designed the labels forthe 4th Annual LimitedEdition Creme de Corps

Holiday Collection byKiehl’s Since 1851. In theUnited States, the skin carecompany will donate 100 per-cent of the collection’s netprofits to support RxArt, anonprofit national organiza-tion committed to fosteringartistic expression andawareness in young patients

through contemporary artin pediatric hospitals.

“Kiehl’s is providing avehicle to share my beliefs,bringing attention to worth-while causes around theworld,” said Scharf.“Together, we are making adifference one bottle ofCreme de Corps at a time.”Of RxArt, he says, “Thework they do is inspiring.I’m flattered to be in thecompany of their existinglist of creative partners.”

Kiehl’s Limited EditionCreme de Corps HolidayCollection includes Cremede Corps hydrating bodymoisturizer, Creme de CorpsSoy Milk & Honey WhippedBody Butter and a LimitedEdition Kenny ScharfExclusive “Squirt”Collectible. Each “Squirt” isindividually numbered andhas a signed certificate ofauthenticity.

Learn more about theCreme de Corps Holiday GiftCollection by Kiehl’s Since1851 and Kenny Scharf atwww.kiehls.com/Holiday-Gifts-Scharf-Collection.

Spread The Joy

New York Pop artist Kenny Scharf has designed the labels for a new lineof skin care products that benefit a children’s charity.

(NAPS)In 2009, at the tender age of 14, Monica

Sandoval was diagnosed with leukemia. Youmight think that enduring chemo–therapy,radiation, two bone marrow transplants andhair loss would have gotten her down. But youcouldn’t be more wrong. Cancer has givenMonica and her family a new mission—toteach people about the importance of familyand friends when cancer strikes.

Together, the Sandoval family has battledleukemia as one would an uninvited guest.They didn’t crumble in the face of the adver-sary; they stood tall and embarked on whatthey knew would be a long, arduous journey,with optimism and determination. In May,Monica’s little brother Cody, only 9 years old,donated bone marrow to his sister for the sec-ond time. Like her guardian, he hopes his giftwill expel the intruder and restore his sister’shealth.

This joyful, determined, energetic teenagerfrom Winder, Georgia, has a passion for life.She also loves art and cheering up her friends.She enjoys roaming the halls of the AflacCancer and Blood Disorders Center ofChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta—a reluctanthome away from home but one with warmarms and a big heart—finding little ones whoare battling cancer and plying her theatricalmakeup skills to turn them into princesses orpirates. Monica’s goal is to inject joy into whatmight otherwise be a tough day. She hasorganized mock proms and impromptu cele-brations for other cancer patients. In short,her altruistic spirit makes other kids feelbeautiful.

Cancer is always challenging Monica, but itdoesn’t know who it is dealing with. Monicarecently earned her green belt in tae kwon doand proudly boasts that she will kick cancer’sbutt. Last year, the Georgia chapter of theLeukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies forPatients campaign made her its 2011 StateHero, honoring her commitment to helpingothers overcome cancer.

So it is only fitting that when Aflac askedcancer patients to design the 2012 annual

Holiday Duck it selected Monica’s design.This special limited-edition plush holiday ver-sion of the Aflac duck is the first-ever patient-designed Aflac duck. “I am proud that mydesign was selected to be sold in Macy’s storesacross the nation and atwww.Aflacholidayduck.com,” said Monica. “Iam even prouder to know that the proceedswill go to help support children battling can-cer across the country.”

This very special collector’s item is avail-able in six- and 10-inch versions and costs $10and $15, respectively. Most importantly, all theproceeds go to fight children’s cancer. Since2001, the Aflac Holiday Duck has raised morethan $3 million for many hospitals across thenation. It has raised as many spirits along theway.

Cancer, Art, Family And ADuck Inspire Holiday Cheer

A limited-edition plush holiday version of a well-known duck is being used to raise money to fightchildren’s cancer.

• 3Friday, December 7, 2012 • THE EXPRESS • 3

HOLIDAY IDEAS

Wrapping It Right

(NAPS)

Once you’ve found the per-fect presents for everyone onyour list, you can have funwrapping and decorating thepackages. Here are hints onhow:

1. Gather your materi-als and lay them out on aclean, flat work surface. Makesure you have enough space,

then roll out enough wrap-ping paper to fit around theentire gift with a few extrainches left over. Remember toremove the price tag from thegift before wrapping it.

2. Measure the packageand cut the paper to size. Putthe gift face down in the mid-dle of the paper. Bring thepaper from the long side ofthe box, up to the middle of

the package. Pull both sidestightly so the paper hugs thepackage smoothly. Tape itclosed.

3. Turn the package sothe open end is facing you.Fold the right and left edges,pushing the sides in next tothe box, to form flaps.

4. Fold the top flapdown to the box, pull tightlyand tape. Fold the bottom flapup tightly and tape. Repeat onthe other side.

5. Now, decorate thepackage. You can paste onsilk flowers, tinsel, candycanes, old greeting cards, pic-tures cut from magazines,pinecones, jingle bells or tinytoys to make the box evenmore intriguing.

You give a gift to the envi-ronment as well as the recipi-ent when you use paper-basedpackaging for your presents.Paper and paperboard can bereused and recycled and aremade from a sustainable,renewable and recyclableresource.

Consider this: Last yearalone, 52.7 million tons, or66.8 percent of the paper con-sumed in the U.S., were recov-ered for recycling—a record!Every ton of paper recoveredsaves 3.3 cubic yards of land-fill space. In addition, paperis made from a renewablere?source—trees that are sus-tainably grown, managed andharvested. U.S. forests andforest products offset 10 per-cent of annual U.S. carbondioxide emissions. That’s likeremoving 108 million carsfrom the roads each year.

Paper-based packaging isalso easy to ship.

Learn more about the bene-fits of paper-based packagingby visiting www.theresponsi-blepackage. com andwww.paperrecycles.org.

A better environment for generations to come is easier to achieve whenyou use recyclable paper.

By Tresa EricksonThe holidays have

arrived. Let the shoppingbegin! And so it begins’ thedays and days of shoppingon end for the perfect giftfor each and every personon your list. You’re allgung-ho at first with thebest of intentions, but asthe days whittle down andyou realize you haven’t got-ten very far on your list, thegoal of purchasing the per-fect gift flies out the doorand almost anything willdo. What a pity! We’ve allbeen there, done that, butthis year, it doesn’t have tobe that way. You can changeyour stripes, start shoppingearly and get the perfect giftfor everyone on your list.Here are some pointers.

Less is more When itcomes gift giving, more isnot always best. You don’thave to break the bank andbuy the recipient every-thing they ask for. One ortwo gifts of THEIR choos-ing will suffice. That’s right-THEIR choosing. It is a giftfor them, not you, so buywhat they ask for, and if theydidn’t make any requests,buy what suits their needsand wants, not yours.

Budget matters There isno need to go deep into debtwith your holiday shopping.If the recipient has a requestout of your price range, findsomeone to split the cost withor find another gift to buy.

The recipient will under-stand, and if they don’t, ohwell. It’s your bottom line.You don’t want to be payingfor something for someoneelse long into the new year.

Selectivity is key Don’tbuy the first thing you comeacross. Take the time to shoparound and check out themerchandise. Make sure thegift you choose meets therecipient’s qualifications andwill last for a long time.Should additional services or

products be offered,consider them carefully.The extended warrantymay not be as beneficialas the accessories pack-age.

P r e s e n t a t i o ncounts The right giftwill mean little withsloppy packaging.Select a nice gift wrapor bag, wrap the giftwith care and attach abow or ribbon and a gifttag. Got a gift cardinstead? Purchase acard, envelope or giftbag or box to put it in.Prove to the recipientthat you took the time tomake the presentationof the gift attractive-whatever it may be.

Delivery is every-thing Find a good timeto deliver the gift whenthe recipient will beable to appreciate it.This could be at lunch, aparty or an after-hoursgathering. If you can’t

find a convenient time, do notdespair. Just drop the gift offand tell the recipient to enjoy!

Finding the perfect gifttakes work. Put forth theeffort, and it will not go unno-ticed. When all is said anddone, the gifts that have beenhand selected and wrappedwith care will be the onesremembered! Those are thegifts from the heart after all.

Gifts From The Heart

(NAPS)For the holidays or any occa-

sion, you can give the kids youcare about a truly precious pres-ent: the gift of the love of read-ing.

Why ReadingAccording to the experts on

learning at the NationalEducation Association, the moretime children spend reading, thebetter they do in school.

Making It PersonalOne good way to encourage

kids to read is to give thembooks about themselves. Here’show: You simply go toMyChronicleBooks.com andbrowse the books and other

items available (growth chartsand lunchboxes are very popu-lar). You can search by age, gen-der or type of gift. Preview theproducts right on the screen.Then fill out a form describingthe child, answering questionsabout his or her name, city, birth-date, friends, favorite color andso on. Then, if you like, you canwrite a special note and add aphoto to the dedication page. It’sthat easy.

Your child will be the star of astory featuring award-winningand best-selling authors andillustrators. The book or othergift— growth charts, lunchbox-es, place mats, stationery andwall decor are also available—will be custom-made byMyChronicleBooks and shipped

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tle ones—the earlier you start,the better. Even a baby can seepictures, listen to your voice andturn pages—and even a childold enough to read to himselfwill enjoy the time together. Youcan also take turns readingaloud.

• Make reading time aspecial one without the distrac-tions of TV or telephones.

• Show them how muchyou enjoy reading. Have lots ofnewspapers, books and maga-zines around.

• Create a special read-ing place for your child. A fewcushions and a good lamp in aquiet corner may be all youneed.

• Visit the library fre-quently and get them librarycards as soon as you can. Have asmall celebration when yourchild gets that first library card.

Learn MoreTo create a personalized book

and get more information, visitwww.mychroniclebooks.com.

Your Kids Can Be The Stars Of Their Own Storybooks

A little ingenuity can help you save big this holiday season.

Unique Ways To Save(NAPS)

The economic picture may be brighten-ing, but many consumers are still feelingthe challenges from the past few years andplanning ahead to save money. That meansthey’ll look for sales and use coupons. Inaddition, some will think outside the“money-saving box” this holiday shoppingseason.

One unconventional savings strategythat shoppers plan to try when buyinggifts will be haggling over prices. In fact, arecent survey found that more than fourin 10 are likely to consider haggling as atactic to save money on holiday shoppingthis year. Seven percent said it’s very like-ly they will haggle.

If haggling isn’t quite your style, thereare a variety of other ways you can savemajor money this shopping season:

• Dollar stores: When most items at adollar store are $1, you’re guaranteed tosave more money than if you purchasedsimilar items at a different store, especial-ly if you’re on the hunt for inexpensivestocking stuffers. Keep quality in mindwhen you’re selecting gifts, though, toensure they are safe and intact.

• Garage sales: It may take some effort,but there are inexpensive treasures to befound at garage sales that can round out

your holiday shopping. Join the one-quar-ter of U.S. adults who said they would con-sider shopping at garage sales this holidayseason and you might come across somehidden gems. Get started by checkingcommunity boards and neighborhoodnewsletters or look online to figure outwhen people near you are hosting a garagesale.

• Pawnshops: Fifteen percent of U.S.adults will consider shopping at pawn-shops to save serious cash this holiday sea-son. Jewelry, DVDs and tools are just a fewof the great buys to be had but keep expec-tations to a minimum. Understand that allthe items are used and may not be of thehighest quality.

• Follow up-to-the-minute coupons:Coupons have long been a traditionalmoney-saving method, but keeping trackof all the offers, daily deals and specialshappening can seem overwhelming.Fortunately, with CouponCabin.com’sNewsflash, all the latest and greatest dealsare posted constantly, so you’ll never missa coupon again. You’ll always be amongthe first to know about the best couponsavailable so you can save as much moneyas pos–sible. You can find it atwww.couponcabin.com/newsflash.

By Tresa EricksonThe bells are ringing, signaling the start of

another holiday season, and the itch to decorate issetting in. You could buy all new decorations, butwhat—s the point with all of the stuff in yourattic. Wouldn—t you rather cut some corners withthe decorations and put whatever you savetoward your gift budget? You can do a lot with alittle. Here—s how.

Use what you havePull out the boxes of decorations from your

attic, unpack them, spread everything out on thefloor and select a theme from what—s there. See alot of vintage decorations? How about a retrotheme? See a lot red and gold? How about a redand gold theme? See a lot of reindeer? How abouta reindeer theme? Once you have a theme inmind, you can set aside the items that will bring itto life.

Remember less is moreWhen it comes to holiday décor, less can be

more. To save on costs, restrict your decorating tothe rooms you use the most. Think about all of theareas guests would frequent if you were to have aparty and focus your efforts there. Go sparingly inthe kitchen and bathrooms to avoid interferingwith the business that takes place there. Youdon—t want to have maneuver around a lot ofgarland to whip up a batch of cookies or brushyour teeth.

Shop at homeLook to carry out the theme in the rooms of

your choice with the items you have on hand. Usewhat you set aside earlier and supplement it withitems you find around the house. If you are goingfor a rustic theme, for example, grab somepinecones from your yard, spray paint them goldand stack a few of them with some ornaments ina bowl on the fireplace mantel. Attach some rib-bon to whatever pinecones are left and hang themon your tree. Remove your plaid throw from theback of the sofa, wrap it around the base of yourChristmas tree, and voila, your theme is all set.

Get craftyYou may discover you still need something in

spite of all of the reusing and repurposing. Beforeyou go out and buy it, try making it first. Need anew wreath? String some ornaments together andadd a bow and hanger. Need some new stock-ings? Make some from scraps of fabric and felt.Need some new garland? Try strands of ribbon orstrings of popcorn and cranberries.

Look for bargainsOccasionally you may have to buy something

new. Shop around for the best deals. Check outconsignment shops and flea markets. Look forsales and coupons. Take advantage of whateveroffers are available to keep costs low.

Follow these cost-cutting strategies, and you—re sure to save a bundle on your holiday decorat-ing, perhaps even enough for a gift for you.Wouldn—t that be nice?

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