THIS WEEK’S QUOTE “Storms make oaks take deeper root.” George Herbert LOCAL SPORTS Northbridge girls’ lacrosse tangles with Tantasqua Page A12 Old MacDonald had a farm, at United Parish Preschool Page A3 INSIDE A2-3— LOCAL A4-5— OPINION A7— OBITUARIES A9— SENIOR SCENE A11 — SPORTS B2 — CALENDAR B4— REAL ESTATE B5 — LEGALS LEARNING Blatchford honored by BVEC Page A10 Contact the Tribune editor at aminor@ stonebridgepress.com EDITOR’S OFFICE HOURS MONDAYS 12-5 WEDNESDAYS 1-5 FRIDAYS 1-5 Mailed free to requesting homes in Douglas, Northbridge and Uxbridge ONLINE: WWW.BLACKSTONEVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM Vol. III, No. 30 Complimentary to homes by request Friday, May 22, 2015 Spartans hold on take down Prouty BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER UXBRIDGE — Scoring two runs in the bottom of the second inning, four more in the third and an additional one in the fourth, the Uxbridge High varsity baseball team built themselves a 7-0 lead over David Prouty Regional on May 12, which ultimately proved to be enough run support for starting pitcher Josh Bell. “Josh Bell pitched a great game,” explained Spartans head coach Peter Rice, adding that Bell improved his per- sonal record to 5-0. “He’s been pitching solid all year. He throws strikes and we typically make the plays behind him, and that’s what we did for six innings.” The Panthers didn’t give up in the seventh inning, though, and Uxbridge committed a A musical treat: DeBlois amazes local Woman’s Club Nick Ethier photos Uxbridge’s Mike Tominsky rears back and takes a swing at an offering against David Prouty. WIN QUALIFIES TEAM FOR DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Please Read SPARTANS, page A11 BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER SOUTHBRIDGE — There was some- thing special about the Southbridge Woman’s Club annual luncheon this year. On Friday, May 15, members and their guests gathered at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center to lis- ten to vocalist and pianist Anthony “Tony” DeBlois, a well-known performer from Randolph. DeBlois has autism. He’s also blind. He has savant syndrome. The 41-year-old knows more than 10,000 songs on the keyboard and he only has to hear them once. DeBlois can play jazz, country, rock and roll, western, Sinatra, Gershwin and classi- cal. His eighth studio album is called “G is For Gerswhin.” “I like the excitement of the crowd and the audi- ence. They are excited when I’m playing. They sit and dance. They’ll tap their toes,” said DeBlois. “Our message is that it’s OK to be different, believe in yourself, don’t give on your dreams and have high hopes. And the three most important words are ‘practice, prac- tice, practice.’” Before getting up on stage, DeBlois ate lunch with the Southbridge Woman’s Club. President Peggy Gendreau said it was awesome to have him there. She was sur- prised she had never heard of him. Strawberry short- cake was DeBlois’ favor- ite part of the meal. He enjoyed getting to eat dessert before perform- ing. He shared that he lost 100 pounds recent- ly by walking with his mother, Janice. It’s clear that DeBlois truly lived BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER SOUTHBRIDGE — Southbridge resident Dawn Cipro is thankful for the community she lives in. “I’m not surprised that the com- munity has shown us this much sup- port. People are very generous and kind. People want to help. Giving them an outlet to be able to help is all people really need. It’s very rare that you find people that just don’t care. This fundraiser is helpful for Aislen and for us. But it also raises aware- ness about a multitude of things,” Cipro said. On Sunday, May 31, at the Elk’s Club on Mill Street, in Worcester, from 1 to 7 p.m., there will be a fund- raiser for her daughter, “A Day of Love and Magic for Aislen Cipro.” Tickets are $20. The money raised at the event will go towards medical bills that have been accumulating over the years for Aislen’s care. “A Day Of Love and Magic” will have food provided by B.T. Smokehouse, three bands — The Incredible Jon Short, SLUGGO and The Secret Sage — and raffles. Ms. Massachusetts will also make an appearance. There will also be a motorcycle run that starts at the Elk’s Club. The committee is still looking for more raffle items. “Aislen had a tumor when she Photos courtesy Dawn Cipro Dawn Cipro said that throughout it all, Aislen has kept a positive attitude. Thanks to family friend Pat McHugh there will be a fundraiser for Aislen on May 31 to raise money towards the family’s mounting med- ical bills. McHugh said that she wants to help others as much as she can, since the community supported her when her child had countless surgeries. A show of support for the Cipros FUNDRAISER TO HELP PAY MOUNTING MEDICAL BILLS After a decade, Lions to resurrect golf fundraiser BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — Sturbridge Lions Club’s inaugural Golf Tournament will come to the Heritage Country Club in Charlton on Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. Participants pay $100 for 18 holes, a golf cart, priz- es, raffles and a steak din- ner. All proceeds raised at the golf tournament will be going back into the community. The Sturbridge Lions Club has many fundrais- ers throughout the year, but Vice President Mark Soraci felt that some- thing was missing. With so many golfers in the Lions Club and within the community, Soraci felt it was time to bring the golf tournament back after a 10-year hiatus. “Golf is something a lot of people do. It will bring the community together. It will be a good, fun day, especially if the weather is nice. People that nor- mally don’t get together will be brought together to do something fun and relaxing,” said Soraci. “People can look at it s a good way to give back and support a good cause.” If the day is bless- ed with warm weather and sun, Soraci believes the fundraiser will be a huge success and a great time. But the fun won’t end once the participants reach the 18th hole. “Heritage Country Club is known for their steak dinner,” he contin- ued. “They’ll have the steaks grilling outside. At the 18th hole people will be smelling that steak and we’ll all be ready to go have some dinner.” The Sturbridge Lions Club has been around for more than 100 years. One of their first supporters was Helen Keller. From there, the Sturbridge Lions Club evolved into a group of businesswom- en and businessmen who give back to the commu- nity, focusing on hearing and sight issues residents in their town may face. “The Lions Club brings services to people who can’t afford them. Older people that need hear- ing aids and don’t know Pat Berthelette of Uxbridge beats out an infield single for one of his two hits versus David Prouty. Please Read WOMANS CLUB, page A17 Please Read CIPROS, page A17 Please Read FUNDRAISER, page A17 Nick Ethier photo SHREWSBURY — The Northbridge High varsity baseball team headed to Shrewsbury High to take on the talented, Division 1 level Colonials on Friday, May 15. And although the Rams lost the game, 8-0, their record stands at 10-5 as they head down the home stretch of the regular season. Chris Brouwer of Northbridge delivers a pitch to the plate versus Shrewsbury. For more photos, turn to page A12! RAMS FALL TO COLONIALS
Transcript
This week’s QuoTe
“Storms make oaks take deeper
root.”
George Herbert
LOCAL
SPORTS
Northbridge girls’ lacrosse tangles with TantasquaPage A12
Mailed free to requesting homes in Douglas, Northbridge and Uxbridge
ONLINE: www.blackstonevalleytribune.com
Vol. III, No. 30 Complimentary to homes by request
Friday, May 22, 2015
Spartans hold on take down Prouty
BY NICK ETHIERSPORTS STAFF WRITER
UXBRIDGE — Scoring two runs in the bottom of the second inning, four more in the third and an additional one in the fourth, the Uxbridge High varsity baseball team built themselves a 7-0 lead over David Prouty Regional on May 12, which ultimately proved to be enough run support for starting pitcher Josh Bell.
“Josh Bell pitched a
great game,” explained Spartans head coach Peter Rice, adding that Bell improved his per-sonal record to 5-0. “He’s been pitching solid all year. He throws strikes and we typically make the plays behind him, and that’s what we did for six innings.”
The Panthers didn’t give up in the seventh inning, though, and Uxbridge committed a
A musical treat: DeBlois amazes local Woman’s Club
Nick Ethier photos
Uxbridge’s Mike Tominsky rears back and takes a swing at an offering against David Prouty.
Win qualifies team for district tournament
Please Read SPARTANS, page A11
BY OLIVIA RICHMANNEWS STAFF WRITER
S O U T H B R I D G E — There was some-thing special about the Southbridge Woman’s Club annual luncheon this year.
On Friday, May 15, members and their guests gathered at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center to lis-
ten to vocalist and pianist Anthony “Tony” DeBlois, a well-known performer from Randolph.
DeBlois has autism. He’s also blind. He has savant syndrome. The 41-year-old knows more than 10,000 songs on the keyboard and he only has to hear them once. DeBlois can play jazz, country, rock and
roll, western, Sinatra, Gershwin and classi-cal. His eighth studio album is called “G is For Gerswhin.”
“I like the excitement of the crowd and the audi-ence. They are excited when I’m playing. They sit and dance. They’ll tap their toes,” said DeBlois. “Our message is that it’s OK to be different,
believe in yourself, don’t give on your dreams and have high hopes. And the three most important words are ‘practice, prac-tice, practice.’”
Before getting up on stage, DeBlois ate lunch with the Southbridge Woman’s Club. President Peggy Gendreau said it was awesome to have him there. She was sur-
prised she had never heard of him.
Strawberry short-cake was DeBlois’ favor-ite part of the meal. He enjoyed getting to eat dessert before perform-ing. He shared that he lost 100 pounds recent-ly by walking with his mother, Janice. It’s clear that DeBlois truly lived
BY OLIVIA RICHMANNEWS STAFF WRITER
SOUTHBRIDGE — Southbridge resident Dawn Cipro is thankful for the community she lives in.
“I’m not surprised that the com-munity has shown us this much sup-port. People are very generous and kind. People want to help. Giving them an outlet to be able to help is all people really need. It’s very rare that you find people that just don’t care. This fundraiser is helpful for Aislen and for us. But it also raises aware-ness about a multitude of things,” Cipro said.
On Sunday, May 31, at the Elk’s Club on Mill Street, in Worcester, from 1 to 7 p.m., there will be a fund-raiser for her daughter, “A Day of Love and Magic for Aislen Cipro.” Tickets are $20. The money raised at the event will go towards medical bills that have been accumulating over the years for Aislen’s care.
“A Day Of Love and Magic” will have food provided by B.T.
Smokehouse, three bands — The Incredible Jon Short, SLUGGO and The Secret Sage — and raffles. Ms. Massachusetts will also make an appearance. There will also be a motorcycle run that starts at the Elk’s Club. The committee is still looking for more raffle items.
“Aislen had a tumor when she
Photos courtesy Dawn Cipro
Dawn Cipro said that throughout it all, Aislen has kept a positive attitude. Thanks to family friend Pat McHugh there will be a fundraiser for Aislen on May 31 to raise money towards the family’s mounting med-ical bills. McHugh said that she wants to help others as much as she can, since the community supported her when her child had countless surgeries.
A show of support for the Cipros
fundraiser to help pay mounting
medical bills
After a decade, Lions to resurrect
golf fundraiserBY OLIVIA RICHMANNEWS STAFF WRITER
CHARLTON — Sturbridge Lions Club’s inaugural Golf Tournament will come to the Heritage Country Club in Charlton on Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. Participants pay $100 for 18 holes, a golf cart, priz-es, raffles and a steak din-ner. All proceeds raised at the golf tournament will be going back into the community.
The Sturbridge Lions Club has many fundrais-ers throughout the year, but Vice President Mark Soraci felt that some-thing was missing. With so many golfers in the Lions Club and within the community, Soraci felt it was time to bring the golf tournament back after a 10-year hiatus.
“Golf is something a lot of people do. It will bring the community together. It will be a good, fun day, especially if the weather is nice. People that nor-mally don’t get together will be brought together to do something fun and relaxing,” said Soraci. “People can look at it s a
good way to give back and support a good cause.”
If the day is bless-ed with warm weather and sun, Soraci believes the fundraiser will be a huge success and a great time. But the fun won’t end once the participants reach the 18th hole.
“Heritage Country Club is known for their steak dinner,” he contin-ued. “They’ll have the steaks grilling outside. At the 18th hole people will be smelling that steak and we’ll all be ready to go have some dinner.”
The Sturbridge Lions Club has been around for more than 100 years. One of their first supporters was Helen Keller. From there, the Sturbridge Lions Club evolved into a group of businesswom-en and businessmen who give back to the commu-nity, focusing on hearing and sight issues residents in their town may face.
“The Lions Club brings services to people who can’t afford them. Older people that need hear-ing aids and don’t know
Pat Berthelette of Uxbridge beats out an infield single for one of his two hits versus David Prouty.
Please Read WOMANS CLUB, page A17
Please Read CIPROS, page A17
Please Read FUNDRAISER, page A17
Nick Ethier photo
SHREWSBURY — The Northbridge High varsity baseball team headed to Shrewsbury High to take on the talented, Division 1 level Colonials on Friday, May 15. And although the Rams lost the game, 8-0, their record stands at 10-5 as they head down the home stretch of the regular season. Chris Brouwer of Northbridge delivers a pitch to the plate versus Shrewsbury. For more photos, turn to page A12!
RAMS FALL TO COLONIALS
Bonin defeats Chaisson for Recreation seat
DOUGLAS — In the only contest-ed race at last week’s Annual Town Election, Timothy Bonin defeated Heldar Chaisson, 130-98, for a seat on
the Recreation Commission.For selectmen, Chairman Michael
Hughes and David Cortese both earned re-election, while Town Clerk Christine Furno also ran unopposed. Julie Moulder and Sherry Zetlan, meanwhile, were re-elected to the School Committee without opposition.
Tracy Sharkey and Michael Zwicker were both voted to the Planning Board. Keith Menard will remain Moderator, run-ning unopposed.
Only 4 percent of the town’s 5,678 registered voters attended the elec-tion, with 242 res-idents turning out to cast their votes.
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“He’s been pitching solid all year. He throws strikes and we typically make the plays behind him, and that’s what we did for six innings.”
- Uxbridge High School baseball head coach Peter Rice, commenting on pitcher Josh Bell’s performance against David Prouty in a win last week.
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UXBRIDGE — In 2005, Peter DiBattista, Russ Rosborough and Pete Petrillo thought a golf outing might be a good way to raise money for the Uxbridge Senior Center.
They acknowledge how time flies, as they sit to meet with fellow members of the Uxbridge Elderly Connection to plan the 10th Annual Uxbridge Senior Center Golf Outing set for Saturday, June 13, at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Mapleville, R.I.
Tee time is set for 1 p.m. with Shotgun or Florida style format. Special challenges will be offered such as a $1,000 prize for a hole in one on a par 3 and competi-tion for longest drive. DiBattista, Rosborough and Petrillo are skilled at organizing and ensur-ing a day of great fun and sport for the participants.
The festivities are capped off with a delicious and plentiful buffet which is included in the golf package. Winners and spe-cial achievements awards will
be presented by emcee and pres-ident of the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Peter DiBattista, followed by prizes and raffles. The buffet will be located at the Pavilion by the Lake following the round of golf. Those interest-ed in attending the event minus the golf activity may do so for $30 and enjoy the fun and opportuni-ties to win prizes.
Participants may sign on for a full sponsorship for $700, team for $520, or individual for $130. This fee includes cart, golf tee shirt, and dinner. A tee sign to be displayed on a green may be pur-chased for $100. The contacts for the outing are Peter DiBattista at 508-243-5666, Pete Petrillo at 508-278-5106 and Russ Rosborough at 508-278-6672. Contact Cathy Thornton at 508-278-4517 for gifts, donations or buffet only tickets.
This year proceeds from the golf outing are earmarked for an outdoor patio garden in the plan-ning stage for the senior cen-ter. Hopefully once it is designed and in the works over the next
months, the patio garden will be ready for next spring. Over the past nine years more than $55,000 has been raised by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection on behalf of the Uxbridge Senior Center. These funds help provide building improvements, health and education services, spe-cial luncheons, and, especially, transportation for our seniors.
“Local businesses have been extremely supportive over the years. They and our generous golfers make these annual out-ings a success. We want this 10th one to be extra special,” says DiBattista.
UEC Board Members Amy DiBattista, Donna Oncay, Jack Daley, Jeanne Daley, Dot Derby, Cathy Thornton and Uxbridge Senior Center Director Marsha Petrillo invite you to join in on the fun on Saturday, June 13. There just might be a raffle or door prize waiting for you to pick it up.
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UPTON — Local preschoolers at United Parish Christian Nursery School experienced life as Old MacDonald knew it with a day of farm animal fun last week.
Children spent the week learning about horses, chickens, cows, goats, and pigs as part of the preschool’s academic curriculum about life on the farm. The week culminated in a visit by some furry farm friends from Achorn Acres/Coachman’s Legacy Farm.
“Having this hands-on experience for the children is so valuable not only for their learning, but in allowing them to make long-lasting memories in their early education years,” explained Mrs.
Amy Cowen, Lead Teacher at United Parish Christian Nursery School (UPCNS).
Children were able to touch, feed, ride and play with the farm animals. Children and staff wore straw hats and farm clothes to further extend the farm theme and all participants enjoyed treats from a cow pinata while sing-ing farm favorite songs such as “Old MacDonald Had A Farm,” “B-I-N-G-O,” “Baa Baa Black Sheep” and “Mary Had A Little Lamb.”
“We are so grateful to Achorn Acres for their amazing generosity and sup-port of our children and our school,” said Mrs. Sandy Leacu, director at UPCNS.
UPCNS offers regular and extended day preschool classes for children ages 2.9 to 6 years old and is an accredited preschool by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading orga-nization of early childhood educators. UPCNS welcomes children of all faiths. For more information on the school please contact Mrs. Sandy Leacu at (508) 529-6382 or visit www.unitedpar-ishschool.org.
Achorn Acres is located in Upton and offers riding/driving lessons and is also host to the Westborough Recreation Summer riding program. For more information on the farm please contact [email protected].
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By the time you read this, it has been 10 years (almost to the day) since I walked the stage at Eastern Connecticut State University, awkwardly shook
h a n d s with a man in a robe and q u i e t l y e n t e r e d the real w o r l d with a diploma in my
hand and no idea what I was going to do next.
Armed with a degree in Communications (which many believed I would never use) and a minor in English, I stepped off the ECSU campus with a 3.5 GPA, a rookie making his first foray into a world of professional uncertainty.
It was a risk, that’s for sure. I entered college in the fall of 2001 with aspira-tions of becoming an elementary school teacher, and the first year was spent working toward that goal. The com-munications field — classes in media, TV, radio and the like — were just too tempting to me. Couple with that a few harsh realizations that steered me away from teaching and there I was, diverted onto a new path, and I honestly haven’t looked back since.
The story of how I came to be where I am now is really a tale of good timing. After graduating in May 2005, I found myself looking for options, but my search was broad. With vague training in a variety of fields, I wasn’t really sure which route to take in the communica-tions field, which consists of so many career paths.
Luckily, I had part-time work as a stagehand that summer, setting up and taking down stages for acts at Mohegan Sun, the XL Center and other venues in the Hartford area, so that kept me busy part-time as I looked for a full-time solution.
It was about four months later — a couple days after what would be my last gig working the stage for Green Day at the XL Center — that I opened up a brand new newspaper that had come to my parents’ house called The Woodstock Villager. It was different. It was extremely local. I had heard that a company called Stonebridge Press was starting up a group of newspapers in northeast Connecticut, and I liked what I saw. Just out of curiosity, I pored over the paper. I had thought about ventur-ing into the world of print journalism, but never really took the leap. I knew I was a creative writer — or at least I thought I was. And I knew that given a real opportunity, I could contribute.
Sure enough, near the back of the paper, I saw it — a help wanted ad. It was for a freelancing opportunity, about four stories a week. There it was. That was my in.
The only problem? I had never writ-ten for my high school or college news-papers, so I was immediately at a disad-vantage. I had no portfolio to speak of. I only had clippings of church flyers that I had designed. If I was going to get this job, I was going to have to do it without any proof I could actually do it.
I sent an e-mail to the editor at the time, Walter Bird Jr., who almost immediately returned my inquiry and invited me in for an interview the next day. I was shocked it had taken so short a time to set it up, but I was excited, ner-vous and terrified all at the same time.
Only a few days after my 21st birth-day, I found myself sitting in Walter’s office. I don’t remember much about the interview, I was so nervous. I was honest about my lack of experience, though — and he assured me with a line I still remember to this day. This job is a great one for on-the-job training. If I was going to learn, this was the job for me. It was a start, and I was sold. I wanted it. The next day, he was on board too, because he took a chance on me and hired me. I’ll always appreciate him for taking the chance on me.
My first story was on the 75th anni-versary of Bowen’s Garage in Eastford, my hometown. I was green as grass, and the story showed it, but it was mine. Seeing my name on the byline and my
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Thank you for helping us ‘stamp out’ hungerTo the Editor:The Northbridge Association of
Churches Food Pantry would like to thank all who were involved with the 23rd Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers, on Saturday, May 9.
This year, through the generous dona-tions from the residents of
Whitinsville & Northbridge, and with the help of the postal employees, 2,724 pounds of food was collected and deliv-ered to the food pantry. There, youth group members from Pleasant St. Christian Reformed Church and stu-
dents from Northbridge High School, sorted the food and helped to stock our shelves.
This donation, and others that we receive on a weekly basis, will help us to assist the many families in need in our community.
We are grateful for the support of this ministry.
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MILLBURY — The Friends of the Mansion, The Millbury Woman’s Club and Lenny’s Liquors hosted 23 titleholders with the current Miss. Massachusetts Lauren Kuhn at a Gala Reception held at the Mansion Sunday, May 17. One of the 23 titleholders will become the next Miss Massachusetts 2015 and go onto compete in Atlantic City in September for the title of Miss. America, live on ABC. Miss Massachusetts 2014 Lauren Kuhn was the fourth runner up last year in Atlantic City.
I f you’re a working p a r e n t , you know firsthand about the d i f f i c u l -ties of
finding quality, affordable care for your children. But eventually, your kids head off to school, and those childcare bills go away, or at least diminish greatly. When that hap-pens, you could start putting away money for another one of your chil-dren’s milestones — college.
Just how expensive is childcare? Costs vary greatly among the 50 states, but the national average for a 4-year-old at a child care center is approximately $7,880 per year, according to Child Care Aware of America, a child care resource and referral agency sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. What could you do with this money once your child enters kindergarten?
Of course, not all schools provide all-day kindergarten, so you still may have some child care costs. For the purposes of illustration, let’s presume you can finally say “goodbye” to childcare costs when your child is in first grade, and let’s also assume your child is attend-ing a public school. If you invest-ed that $7,880 every year for 12 years, until your child reaches 18, you could accumulate more than $150,000 in a tax-advantaged college savings account, such as a 529 plan — assuming the money was placed in a hypothetical investment that earned 7 percent per year (keep in mind, though, that the word “hypothetical” means exactly that, because whenever you put money in any variable investment, there are no guarantees).
Actually, earnings in a 529 plan accumulate and are distributed tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expens-es (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be sub-ject to federal and state income tax and a 10 percent IRS penalty on the earnings). Also, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes. However, 529 plans vary, so be sure to check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility.
A 529 plan offers other benefits, too. For one thing, the lifetime con-tribution limits are generous; while these limits vary by state, some plans allow contributions well in excess of $200,000. And a 529 plan is flexible: If your child decides against college or vocational school, you can transfer the unused funds to another family member, tax and penalty free.
A 529 plan is a widely used choice for college savings, but it is not your only option. You could also consider a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which, like a 529 plan, can generate tax-free earnings if the money is used for higher edu-cation expenses. You can typically only put in a maximum of $2,000 per year to a Coverdell account, but it lets you use the funds on K-12 and college expenses.
Whichever college-savings vehi-cle you choose, it will take discipline on your part to continue investing in it, year after year. And after freeing yourself from those child-care bills, you can certainly think of other ways to use this “found” money. That’s why you might want to automatically move money from your checking or savings account to your 529 plan, Coverdell account or other investment earmarked for college. As your income rises over the years, you can increase the amount of these automatic trans-fers.
In any case, once those childcare bills stop, you can put that money to work on your children’s behalf. Make the most of this opportunity.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or [email protected].
From childcare costs
to college savings
JEFF BURDICK
Financial Focus
Our recent coverage of the Buffalo/Niagara Falls coin show, known as the BNA’s Gold and Silver Expo, highlight-ed just how important the care and condition of coins can be. During the show we received two 1892-S Morgan sil-ver dollars for submis-sion for authentication and grading. The dis-parity between the two coins highlights just how important the grade of a coin is.
The 1892-S is one of the rarities of the entire Morgan dollar series.
Approximately 1.2 million were originally minted. And, while that is not the lowest mintage of the series (it’s actually the 14th lowest mintage), the surviving number in mid-to-high grades is rare. The coin was issued during an “up time” in American commerce and it was heavily circulated in everyday transactions. As a result there are relatively few in AU (almost uncirculated) and BU (brilliant uncirculated) condition.
Of the two coins received, one was in VG 8 condition and the other was BU (possibly BU 60 or 62). The first coin had seen much use. While still an original (not cleaned) coin, it was a dull grey, with numerous handling dings. The second coin was a beautiful bright white original coin. It had a great deal of “cartwheel” luster. The cartwheel effect can only be found on an uncleaned coin. What is the cartwheel effect? When the coin is struck at the mint, the enormous pressure of the dies coming together forces the metal outward toward the rim of the coin. The metal flows evenly, in 360 degrees until it hits the metal col-lar. This flow creates “flow lines” which consists of ridges and intervening valleys. The cartwheel effect is the reflection of a light source hitting one side of the ridge. The result is a glimmering brightness that “moves” around the surface of the coin like the spokes of a bicycle wheel as the coin is slightly tilted back and forth in one’s hand.
The reason why this effect cannot occur on a cleaned coin is due to the movement of metal, or the filling in of the valleys during cleaning. When the surface of a coin is rubbed with a cloth, no matter how soft the cloth is, minute particles of metal are rubbed off of the top of the ridge and forced down into the abutting valley. This metal destroys the smooth surface of the sides of the valley, thus disrupting the ability of the sides of the valley to reflect light cleanly.
If an uncirculated coin’s surface is sim-
ply handled by a bare hand, without a glove, the oil in our skin, which keeps our skin supple, attaches to the metal surface of the coin. This especially occurs in the lower areas of the surface (the valleys). Over time the oil attracts contaminants in the air. This results in a darkening of the area where the oil is. The darkened areas then do reflect light, but rather absorb the light.
The lesson to be learned is twofold — first, never handle a coin’s flat surfaces with a bare hand. If you must handle a coin do so carefully. Only handle a coin by the edge. I have seen many coins that exhibit a darkened fingerprint that may have been inadvertently placed there decades earlier. The second lesson is to never clean a coin to make it “look pretty.”
I estimated that the two 1892 S Morgans I examined in Buffalo were valued as follows: the VG 8 coin would be worth about $120 (retail), while the MS 60-62 coin was worth approximately $35,000-$37,000 (retail). Had the second coin been lightly cleaned its value would have dropped to about $1,650. Condition…condition…condition.
We have scheduled a number of onsite estate sales throughout the state, and will be telling you about some of the highlights of those sales in the coming weeks. In the meantime, keep those questions coming.
Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, 508-943-6570, [email protected]; www.greyghostcorp.com; The author conducts certified coin and antique/collectible appraisals, on site estate sales, auctions, and cleanouts.
Condition, condition, condition
Courtesy photo
An 1892-S Morgan silver dollar.
PAUL JOSEPH
Treasures in Your Home
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OPINION Blackstone Valley triBune • 5Friday, May 22, 2015
Spring fishing season opportunitiesMy first fishing trip of the
season started last week when Ray Dougdale and myself spent a few hours on the Westport River fishing for tautog.
The wind was off of the water and was keeping the tempera-ture down, making it a bit unpleasant. A group of commer-cial anglers were catching some nice tautog in the river but I was the only one to catch fish while my buddy Ray complained constantly, as he was unable to get a single bite. Being the nice guy that I am, I gave my one fish to Mr. Dougdale for his evening meal with his wife.
The next trip a few days later had a slow start for my brother Ken and I. We finally started to catch fish using the half dozen sea worms that we purchased at the bait shop along with a half-gallon of crabs. A small piece of sea worm was the magic bait of the day as tautog were being caught by both my brother and I at a fairly good pace. The problem was that the fish were all shorts and needed to be returned to the water.
Fishing pressure on the Westport River was heavy for two weeks as the commercial season for tautog contin-ued this past Friday in Massachusetts! There were very few legal-size tautog
left in the river when the com-mercial guys got done with them.
Tautog is anoth-er fish that has been receiving a lot of pressure over the last 10 years and reg-ulators need
to change the season before they too become a casualty of over fishing. Why are tautog regulations made allowing a season before they finish their breeding and laying of eggs? Would it not seem more responsible to have the season after they deposit their eggs? It is like the guy killing the hen that was laying the golden eggs. He wanted all of the eggs now and was not concerned about next week or next year.
Fluke fishing in Rhode Island is start-ing to heat up and I am looking forward to catching a few of these tasty fish before the draggers and rod and reel commercial fishermen take them all. Fishermen possessing a commercial fishing license can take fluke at 14 inch-es while the average angler must abide by an 18-inch minimum size. One local angler also had a similar problem on the Cape catching fluke last week. Most
fish were undersized and needed to be released back to the sea.
Striper fishing is also heating up, but anglers are only allowed one fish per day this year in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Providence River striper action was sill very slow last week but should break wide open with action any day. The river is inun-
dated with large schools of menhaden, which should provide the stripers with some fish to feed on in the coming weeks. Snagging a few of these baitfish and hooking one on your striper fishing rod should have anglers enjoying some great fishing through the month of May and most of June.
Trout fishing remains very good locally and Cape Ponds are also heat-ing up. Rivers and streams have a low water problem in some areas causing Mass. Fish & Wildlife to stop stocking the low water areas. Hopefully the area will receive some rain soon to help alle-viate more problems for fish stockings and for local gardens and farmland.
June 6-7 is free fishing weekend in Massachusetts on fresh water and July 4-5 is free fishing for saltwater anglers. No fishing licenses are needed during the free fishing weekend, but all anglers need to abide by all fishing regulations, including bag limits.
Wild turkey season in Massachusetts ends this Saturday, May 23. Any hunt-er with an unfilled tag will be able to harvest one bird during the fall tur-key-hunting season.
Take a kid fishing and keep them rods bending!
Courtesy photo
This week’s picture shows Harry Salmon with a couple of nice fluke he caught while fish-ing with this writer last year. Harry resides in Florida but is planning a few weeks in Douglas this summer to take in a few more days of saltwater fishing.
RALPHTRUE
The GreaT
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The long-awaited warm weather is finally here and summer is right around the corner! While springtime promises plenty of outdoor fun in the sun it can also bring with it a new season of every-day hassles. From repelling pesky fleas to growing a better garden, the following “timely tips” are geared toward mak-ing life’s little challenges a lit-tle easier!
***Make Fleas Flee: It’s flea sea-
son and here are some home remedies:
• Are fleas bugging your dog? Field and Stream magazine touts Avon Skin So Soft as a great flea and bug repellent for dogs. The magazine rec-ommends mixing: Five parts water to one part Skin So Soft. As a bonus, brushing the mix-ture into the pet’s fur makes its coat gleam.
• Here’s an easy way to turn any inexpensive shampoo into a highly productive flea bath for your dog. Add a few drops of natural eucalyptus oil (food grade, not craft oil) to regular shampoo, lather up the dog and rinse away fleas!
Note: Never use essential oils on cats.
• Or, try (original blue) Dawn dishwashing detergent in a tub of water. Lather up the dog or cat well, let sit for five minutes or so and rinse thoroughly. (I tried this and was amazed at all the dead fleas in the sink!). This treatment is for occasion-al use only as any shampoo can
dry your pet’s skin.• Whip up a great, natural
flea spray for dogs by mixing equal parts apple cider vine-gar and water in a spray bot-tle. Spritz directly on fur and rub in for maximum benefits.
***Gardening season has
arrived! Read on for some tips and tricks from green thumb sources:
Want the secret to growing great tomatoes? Blue Ribbon tomato growers reveal plant-ing deep is the golden rule to successful tomato plants! Bury a tomato plant’s stem and the stem will sprout new roots that help the plant grow sturdy and tall quickly!
***How does your garden grow?
With a little help from your garden tools! Keep them clean with a 5-gallon bucket of coarse sand mixed with a quart of clean motor oil in the garage. After using spades and shovels push the metal end in the sand mixture and wipe dry. The sand will knock off the dirt and the oil will prevent rusting!
***Do pesky insects invade your
garden each year? Here’s how to banish bugs the natural way! Aluminum foil “foils” aphids: Use a tin foil mulch around the base of plants. The reflec-tion drives insects away. Deter cabbage worms with a sprinkle of flour, and slay a slug with a dose of table salt.
***If visions of planning a lush
garden have taken their toll on your trusty old house plants, try this tip: Just stir together one package of granular dry yeast and one quart of warm water. Mix it well and water plants with the elixir monthly to perk up your plants!
***Placement is important when
growing squash and melons. Because they are pollinated by bees, avoid planting them near other flowering plants, which can compete for bee pollina-tors.
***Plant a chrysanthemum
plant in the vegetable garden. Because the flower wilts before other plants when water is needed, it’ll act as a red flag to tell you to irrigate. Cucumber and squash plants can also act as indicators because they are the first to droop during a dry spell.
***Going on vacation? Keep
houseplants watered for up to a month by watering well plac-
ing pot and all in a clear plastic bag. Tie it top and bottom and place in northern light. When you’re back, untie the top and let the plant adjust to room air for a day or two before remov-ing the plastic completely.
***Here are some more seasonal
tips:Firing up the grill for a siz-
zling steak? New York Times ‘Minimalist’ and cookbook author Mark Bittman claims the five best steaks for grill-ing are: rib eye, skirt, sirloin, t-bone and flank steaks, one inch thick. His secret? Dry the steaks with paper towels then grill them without turning for three minutes
***Want to serve up the “catch
of the day?” Here’s a tip to serve up perfect fish every time: Store fresh fish in the refrigerator between self-seal-ing plastic bags filled with ice cubes. This will keep it from getting soggy and ensure a fabulous fish feast. And if you need to remove fish odors from a pan, just rinse the pan with vinegar while it is still hot.
***Sleeping under the stars this
season? To keep warm, make sure your sleeping bag fits properly. Too big and you’ll lose heat, too small and insu-lation compresses, compromis-ing the warmth factor. And before turning in, indulge! A high calorie treat like hot
cocoa will give your body fuel to burn and keep you warm through the night.
***Your tips can win you a great
dinner for two at the histor-ic Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered into a random drawing. One winner per month will win a fabulous three-course dinner for two at the renowned restaurant, located on Route 131 across the town common in histor-ic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business of dispensing tips, not inventing them (although I can take credit for some), I’m counting on you readers out there to share your best helpful hints!
Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that has worked for you? Do you have a ques-tion regarding household or garden matters? If so, why not share them with readers of Stonebridge Press publications? Send questions and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, c/o Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered into a drawing for a three-course dinner for two at the historic Publick House Inn! For more great hints, tune into Take the Hint! one minute snippet tips aired on NASH Icon 98.9. And for more tips and talk, be sure to listen to my live hour-long show Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m., on WARE 1250.
Timely tips, just in time for spring
KARENTRAINOR
Take
The
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pictures in print was a thrill that hasn’t faded to this day, even 10 years, and several hundred editions and thou-sands of pictures later.
It was only about six weeks later that I was promoted to a full-time staff writer. I remember the day I came in to the office for the first time as an employee — Nov. 28, 2005. I was so nervous, and my head was spinning so fast with everything I needed to learn, that I locked myself outside of my car three times in two days. AAA loved me that week.
Within my first two weeks on the job, I was covering a murder. Talk about being thrown into the fire. It was so difficult talking to friends, family and neighbors, I near-ly quit right then. For those of you who think journal-ists don’t have a soul, think again. It’s hard on us, too.
As the weeks went on, and turned into years, I picked up a lot of lessons along the
way — too many to fit into this week’s column (perhaps another time). My writing improved, and I worked up the ladder, taking on each challenge as it was presented to me. Opportunities started to come my way. In June 2007, I transitioned into becom-ing an editor. Suddenly, less than two years after start-ing myself, I had writers to train. More papers within the company were added, little by little, to my umbrella, and before I knew it, in 2010 I was the managing editor of our entire Massachusetts and Connecticut division. And now it’s 2015 — what a differ-ence 10 years makes!
If you asked me in May 2005, as I sat there in my black cap and gown, if I thought I would be the managing edi-tor of a local newspaper com-pany, I would have had my doubts.
Who knows what the next 10 years will hold out here in the real world…
Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, or e-mail [email protected].
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A decade in the ‘real world’
‘Tags for Tails’ benefits animals in disaster
DOUGLAS — Have you started your spring cleaning? Do you have a move planned and need a great cause to donate your stuff to? Are you an expert at holding yard sales?
The Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response Team (CMDART) will hold its sixth annual “Tags for Tails” yard sale June 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Douglas Fire Department and Highway Barn Lawn on Rte. 16, Douglas. As in years past, the team will begin to take donated items until noon on June 22th.
Also, this year, CMDART is asking if anyone wants to host a yard sale in your community the same day to help benefit the team. All or a portion of the proceeds can be donated. We will advertise your location as helping to benefit the team.
Disasters, including fires, winter storms and other incidents are increasing. CMDART needs funds to maintain the mission of helping our communities to plan, prepare and respond when animals are affected by disasters. The proceeds of this sale help to fund some basic costs for the team each year.
No items are to be dropped at the Douglas Fire Station and please do not call the fire station with questions.
CMDART is an independent, private, non-prof-it 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt charity. Items donated should be priced with a reasonable value on them as this will help us greatly. Receipts for donations will be offered if requested.
To donate items, to volunteer to assist the sale/s, or host a sale in your area yourself, call 508-803-1989 or contact [email protected] to let us know that you have items to contribute. Calls will be returned with a time and location to
drop your items. Limited pickup service is avail-able within a reasonable distance of Douglas for a $20 donation.
Items CMDART can accept: Small items of furniture (end tables, lamps, framed pictures) in good condition, books, CDs, jewelry, linens in nice condition, toys and games, tools (old and new), household items, healthy plants (perenni-als especially appreciated), dishes, pet related items are especially appreciated and seasonal items. Specialty crafts appreciated. Clothing, if clean, pressed and sorted by size and gender. CMDART is also accepting gift cards for silent auction or to help gather more items.
Items CMDART can NOT accept: Electronics (computers, printers, TVs), bedding, large pieces of exercise equipment, large appliances, no chil-dren’s furniture, and hazardous materials such as paint and fertilizer. Limited Christmas items. No pet or other perishable food.
Want to volunteer with us? Are you inter-ested in taking a course to become a CMDART volunteer? Contact [email protected] or sign up for an introductory course at [email protected]. CMDART is an independent, char-itable, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organiza-tion. We provide information, training, support, supplies and personnel to help plan, prepare and respond to aid animals affected by man-made or natural disasters. CMDART serves the local and regional communities of Central Massachusetts and particularly Worcester County. Animals affected by disaster can include small and large animals such as pets, livestock, and exotics. CMDART aids communities that seek to comply with the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS Act), which requires that household pets and service animals be included in local and state planning.
CMDART is also seeking positions on their Board of Directors. Contact us for more infor-mation.
The calendar page is a free service offered for listings for government, educational and non-profit organizations. Send all calendar listings and hap-penings by mail to Adam Minor at Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Please write “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar listings must be submitted by 12 p.m. on Monday to be published in the following Friday’s edi-tion. We will print such listings as space allows.
Monday May 25
REGION
All SCM Elderbus offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, to observe Memorial Day.
WHITINSVILLE
Whitinsville Christian School will hold its annu-al Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on May 25, 7-11 a.m. Adults, $8, Children & Seniors, $5. The Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team will also be having a car wash on the school grounds during the breakfast. Proceeds will benefit the Athletic Booster Club.
WednesdayMay 27
WHITINSVILLE
Blackstone Valley Heritage Quilters are meet-ing Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m., meetings are held in the basement hall of St. Patrick’s Church, 1 Cross St., Whitinsville. Meeting will include voting for next year Officers, Challenge revealed, All About Quilts to Vend, and member Faye Postma and her quilts. Also tonight will be the last night to sign up for our end of the year banquet, cost is $20.
SaturdayMay 30
WHITINSVILLE
Public Plant Sale — Presented by Blackstone Valley Gardeners, Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. until sold out, Whitinsville Town Common, Linwood Ave. and Church St. Featuring beautiful perenni-als from member gardens, cool garden ornaments, shrubs. People in the community look
forward to our plant sale every year! This fundraiser allows us to pay for passes to Tower Hill Botanic Garden, available at local libraries, to donate to the Community Harvest Project for the needy, and to keep up the high quality of our monthly programs. Join us!
Join us on May 30, for the Alternatives’ 30th Anniversary of the Valley Friendship Tour! You’ll be walking, run-ning, or biking through the nation’s newest National Park, the beautiful and historic Blackstone Valley. It’s a “Fun Day for a Great Cause.” For more information, go to www.AlternativesNet.org or call us at (508) 234-6232.
DOUGLAS
The Douglas PTO will hold its 2nd annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Douglas Elementary School parking lot at 19 Davis Street in Douglas. Come spend a fun afternoon with the whole family! There will be lots of carnival games for all skill levels, prizes, a dunk tank, an inflatable rock wall with slide, train rides, face painting, a wacky photo booth, and much more. We will also have food booths serving pizza and hot dogs, a lemonade stand, and everyone’s favorite carni-val treats like cotton candy, Sno Cones, popcorn and even an ice cream truck. Tickets for the games and activities can be purchased at the admis-sion booth and all food booths
will accept cash. All proceeds raised from this event help us provide quality enrichment programming and much-need-ed supplies for the students of the Douglas Primary and Elementary schools. Contact Deb Paquette at [email protected] for more informa-tion.
Concert on the Field — Douglas High School Band, Chorus and Alumni, Saturday, May 30, 6:30 p.m. Free admis-sion, refreshments available, bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Wednesday June 10
UXBRIDGE
Wednesday, June 10 — Uxbridge High School Cafeteria, 6-8 p.m. “Around the World Fair” with international foods, music by members of the International Club, and speak-ers from several Blackstone Valley companies who conduct business globally.
ONGOING EVENTS
UPTON
Weekly Car Show: “Cruise Night” — VFW Post, Upton, Route 140, Tuesday Evenings, May 26-Sept. 1. Vintage cars on display on the Post grounds 5-9 p.m. every Tuesday night through the summer months. Classic cars, trucks and motor-cycles welcome. Also antiques or muscle cars and street-rods may join the fun. The evening includes free admission, food bar and music. The “pick-of-the-night” trophy will be spon-sored each Tuesday by JJ’s Ice Cream. Grill opens 5-8:30 p.m. For more information about the cars and information about the VFW call Dave Kennedy, 508-529-3314.
SUTTON
The First Congregational Church of Sutton, 307 Boston Road, presents its monthly free will offering of open seat-ing dinners from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. All are welcome. Dinners are served with bread, beverage and dessert. For more information, call (508) 865-6914.
There will be a Senior Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every first Friday of the month
at St. John’s E p i s c o p a l Church, 3 Pleasant St. (off Route 122A), Sutton. A $4 per per-
son donation is suggested. This breakfast meal is espe-cially prepared for seniors. Handicapped accessible. For the menu and more informa-tion, please call (508) 865-3103 or (508) 277-9822.
MILLBURY
Parent Support Group in Millbury sponsored by Parent Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Please join us for our free and confidential Parent Support Group on the sec-ond (workshop) and fourth (sharing) Friday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Millbury Public Library. Call PPAL at (508) 767-9725 for further information. Parent Professional Advocacy League is a statewide network of par-ents and professionals and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.
NORTHBRIDGE
The Caregivers Group will meet in the library at the Northbridge Senior Center on the fourth Friday of the month. If you are currently caring for a family member or close friend, come and join others who share your compassion.
A “Serenity On The Hill” Al-Anon step meeting will be held at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge. This is a support group for family and friends of problem drinkers. Newcomers always welcome. For more information, call 508-366-0556.
WHITINSVILLE
Every Monday — Celebrate Recovery is a Biblically-based step program designed to heal a wide variety of habits and harmful behaviors, such as drug dependency, abuse, eat-ing disorders, depression, anger, pornography, broken relationships. The group meets every week in a two-part ses-sion, an open group followed by gender-specific small share groups. Starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9:00. Come at 6:30 for cof-fee and conversation. Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross Street, Whitinsville, 508-234-5268, ext. 14, or email [email protected].
The John 21 Community Breakfast at St. Patrick’s Church has been established as a response to the needs of many people in our commu-nity. Breakfast will continue each and every Saturday from 8-10 a.m. in the Parish Center, 1 Cross St., Whitinsville. Our mission is to serve a nutri-tious breakfast, free of charge, every Saturday morning in the spirit of community fellow-ship and hospitality. Teams of volunteers prepare and serve breakfast on a rotating basis. All are welcome. For more information, please contact the ministry coordinator at [email protected]. If you would like to make a donation to this project, please contact St. Patrick’s rectory at 508-234-5656.
The Whitinsville Social Library is pleased to announce that they are partnering with Tufts Veterinary School’s Paws for People Program, called R.E.A.D, on the third Saturday of each month begin-ning in December, from 10 a.m. to noon. During the program, a trained therapy dog will visit the library, along with its owner, and children have the chance to read to the dog. This program is designed for children ages 4-8 at any read-ing level and helps to promote confidence in the child’s read-ing abilities. Registration is required for 10-15 minute ses-sions of reading to the dog. Call the library at 508-234-2151.
For more information about programming, please visit the library’s website at www.northbridgemass.org/whitins-ville-social-library.
Legos Club the first and third Mondays of each month, for ages 6 and up from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Whitinsville Social Library. For more information about programming, please visit the library’s website at www.northbridgemass.org/whitinsville-social-library.
All women are invited to join “Coffee Break,” an infor-mal community Bible study for women that presents an opportunity for friendship and fellowship, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday at the Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville. All women from the community are welcome. Participants do not have to know anything about the Bible to come. Programs and childcare are provided for pre-school children. For more information, call (508) 234-4902 or visit www.pscrc.org.
The Men’s Bible Study will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday in the fourth floor conference room (the upper room) at the Whitinsville Community Center which can be conveniently accessed by elevator. The study is a non-de-nominational look at New Testament Scripture from a Christian Worldview perspec-tive. Men from all the area towns are invited to share the Word, fellowship, food and fun. Just come to the Whitinsville Community Center or email [email protected] for more information.
Divorce recovery support group will meet weekly on Tuesdays. Called “Fresh Start – There is Life after Divorce,” this program is for men and women who are separated or divorced and living single again. The group offers sup-port, encouragement, friend-ship, and hope.
Each meeting includes a top-ical video followed by small group discussion, refresh-ments, and social time. The program continues to April and is free and open to all.
Meetings are held every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church, 25 Cross Street, Whitinsville. Contact the church office at 508-234-5268, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.pscrc.org for more information and to register.
A complementary pro-gram for kids ages 5-12, called DivorceCare for Kids, runs concurrently with the adult program.
DOUGLAS
Time are tough and the econ-omy is tight. It can be hard to make ends meet. What about your four-legged friends? Project Kibble is a food pan-try for pets. Project Kibble will operate out of Dog Orphans Humane Society in Douglas on the second Saturday of each month from 1-3 p.m. Project Kibble accepts donations of dry and wet dog food, cat food, kitty litter, treats, small rodent food (for hamsters, gerbils, etc.), bird and fish food. All collected donations will then be distrib-uted through local food pan-tries. For more information or to make a donation, please email [email protected] or call 508-234-8131.
HOPEDALE
The Adult Children of Alcoholics 12-step support group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at the Hopedale Unitarian Church, 65 Hopedale St. For more information, call Rose at (508) 234-9004.
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WHITINSVILLE — Evelyn M. LaPonte turned 104 years old on May 16. She was born in Webster on May 16, 1911. She is a resident at this time in St. Camillus Nursing and Health Center in Whitinsville. She is still doing quite well and continues with her pastime, reading her Bible. Staying in touch with God just may have something to do with her reaching 104 years old. She wishes for everyone to keep well and to have a safe sum-mer. Cards may be sent to St. Camillus, 447 Hill St.
Whitinsville, MA 01588, Room 109, or to her cousin Roy L. Henry, 10 Balley St., Uxbridge, MA 01569-1302.
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DOUGLAS — Roy V. Rose, 87, of Douglas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, sur-rounded by his loving family and friends.
He leaves his former wife Jane (Kalinowski) Rose
of Upton; two daughters: Paula of Westborough, and Donna of Uxbridge; three sons: Thomas of Northbridge, Michael of Northbridge, and Daniel and his wife Donna of Upton. He also leaves five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his devoted, longtime friends Bernadette Salvidio and Diane Blasotto.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late Harry and Jenny (Rocheleau) Rose; he was also predeceased by three broth-ers: Omer, Raymond, and Richard, and by five sisters: Eileen, Isabelle, Mary, Gloria, and Elaine; He attended school in Worcester, and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, serving in Germany and Scarwarf.
Mr. Rose was a gifted and seasoned
second-generation stone and brick mason, which was passed on from his father, bringing the trade from Italy. He wrote and shared, prolifically, about his Faith in God right up to the very end. For many years, he enjoyed antiqu-ing, and loved exploring well into his later years. He would venture out and would always strike up conversation with strangers as if he’d known them for years. His mind and spirit remained sharp until the end, as he also followed politics and sports. He will forever be known for his hearty laugh, and his deep love of the Lord, his family and friends, and all of nature and creation.
Calling hours were held Wednesday, May 20, in the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster. Funeral services were private, and private com-mittal services were in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Northbridge.
To share a memory or offer condo-lences, a guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.
Roy V. Rose, 87
UXBRIDGE — Mary Ann (Kaskan) Kosiba, 74, previous-ly of Mendon St., died Tuesday, May 12, at Millbury Health Care Center after a brief illness.
She is survived by her loving husband
of 53 years, Henry Kosiba; a daugh-ter Kim Crowell and her husband Jonathan of N. Haven, Conn.; two sons Henry Kosiba and his wife Elizabeth of Belmont and Jeffrey Kosiba of Uxbridge; two sisters; Claire Nagle of Shrewsbury and Kristine Boyd and her husband Stephen of Merrimac; a broth-er Peter Kaskan and his wife Madeline of Holden; five grandchildren, Max, Christina, Katie, Henry, and Caroline, and many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by a sister Valery Skogland.
Born in Worcester on May 9, 1941, she was the daughter of Peter and MaryAnn (Jackowski) Kaskan and
lived in Uxbridge all of her life.She worked as a kindergarten teach-
er for the Taft and Blanchard schools in Uxbridge for 35 years until her retire-ment. A very loving and giving woman, she loved children and spending time with her family and friends. Mary Ann was a both a ballerina as well as a ballet instructor in her younger years and enjoyed teaching her granddaughters how to dance. She loved gardening, antique shopping and taking day trips with her husband and sisters, often vis-iting Ipswich or Cape Cod stopping for ice cream. She had an eye for interior decorating and attentively maintained her Victorian home.
Her funeral was held on Monday, May 18, from Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd., Uxbridge, with a Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 71 Mendon St., Uxbridge. Calling hours at the funeral home were held on Sunday, May 17.
To leave a condolence message for the family, please visit www.jackman-funeralhomes.com.
Mary Ann Kosiba, 74
WHITINSVILLE — B. Richard Cook died Sunday, April 26, in the Milford Regional Medical Center. He was 69.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Alice (Jackson) Cook, of Whitinsville; a son Brett Cook, and his wife Sarah and grandson Braden Eric, all of Sherman, N.Y.
He was predeceased by a son, Eric J. Cook in 1996 and a sister Janet C. Lathrop, and brother-in-law, David Lathrop.
Born in Milford, Feb. 1, 1946, a son of Burnham R. and Mildred E. (Lewis) Cook, Mr. Cook was a life long resi-dent of Northbridge and a graduate of Northbridge High School, Class of 1964. After high school he attended Quinsigamond Community College before enlisting in the United States Air Force and serving in the Vietnam War.
He worked at United Parcel Service in Shrewsbury for 32 years, prior to retiring in 2001.
Mr. Cook was a member of the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church in Whitinsville, a life mem-ber of the Disabled American Veterans Alfred Seagrave Chapter, the Rockdale Rod and Gun Club, G.O.L. and the NRA.
Mr. Cook’s funeral service was Friday, May 1, in the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church. Burial fol-lowed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours were held Thursday, April 30, at Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St., Whitinsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions may be made to the Eric J. Cook Memorial Scholarship, c/o Whitinsville Christian School, 279 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA 01588.
B. Richard Cook, 69
DOUGLAS — Denis R. Ferschke, 37, of North St., died Saturday, May 9, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle acci-dent.
He is survived by his two children, Emily E. Ferschke and
Cameron D. Ferschke, both living at home; his mother and step-dad Theresa I. (Tetreault) Ferschke and Edward M. Roy of Douglas; a sister Melissa A. Ferguson of Douglas; a step-sister Thea Gagliardi of Sarasota, Fla.; his grand-mothers Evelyn (Gaudreau) Tetreault of Woonsocket and Barbara Roy of Albuquerque, N.M.; his longtime com-panion Kathy Collins; and many niec-es, nephews, and friends.
Born in Woonsocket, R.I., on Nov. 29, 1977, he was the son of the Late Denis G. Ferschke and lived in Douglas 35 years.
Mr. Ferschke was primarily a single
dad, providing and caring for his 2 children. Denis’ kids were always first in his life. He worked in janitorial ser-vices in the mornings and bouncing in the evenings at Mario’s Showplace in Webster. Previously he worked with DJ Salmon Landscape. He was a gradu-ate of Douglas High School and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, especially to Scarborough Beach.
His funeral was held Saturday, May 16, from Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St., with a Mass in St. Denis Church, 23 Manchaug St. Cremation followed. Calling hours at the funeral home were held May 15.
Donations in Denis’ memory may be made to the Denis R. Ferschke Memorial Fund, c/o Unibank for Savings, 1 Mechanic St., Douglas, MA 01516.
To leave a condolence message for the family, please visit www.jackman-funeralhomes.com.
Denis R. Ferschke, 37
S H R E W S B U R Y — Louis C. Lemire, 89, formerly of Whitinsville, died Saturday, May 9, in the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He is survived by three sons, Daniel
M. Lemire, and his wife, Nancy, of Uxbridge, Richard A. Lemire, and his wife, Debbie, of Durham, N.C., and John C. Lemire, of Douglas; three daughters, Karen J. Lemire, of Sutton, Paula A. Sulmasy, and her husband, Christian, of Grafton, and Patricia M. Quinn, and her husband, Patrick, of Rutland; a brother, Alfred Lemire, of Worcester, and 10 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by brothers Joseph, Paul, and George, and a sister, Ernestine.
Mr. Lemire was born in Worcester, Jan. 14, 1926, a son of Joseph and Alida (Granger) Lemire. He grew up in Worcester and lived 52 years in Whitinsville, before moving to Shrewsbury in 2013.
He was a 1944 graduate of Assumption Prep, and he attended MIT and Worcester Tech.
Mr. Lemire was a project manager for several companies, including Granger C o n s t r u c t i o n , Moscone Co., and J.J. Welch, prior to retir-ing in 1990. Following retirement, he taught at Blackstone Valley Tech in Upton.
A U.S. Army Signal Corps veteran of World War II, Mr. Lemire served in Manila and Tokyo, and was a photogra-pher at the war crimes trial of Admiral Tojo.
He was a HAM radio enthusiast with an “extra class” rating. He enjoyed gar-dening, woodworking, and tracing his family’s genealogy with his brother, Joe.
Mr. Lemire’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 22, preceded by a calling hour from 10-11 a.m., in the Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the French Institute at Assumption College, c/o Development Office, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
Louis C. Lemire, 89
DOUGLAS — Maryann (Greene) Fortier, 73, of A St., died Thursday, May 14, at UMass Memorial Health Care after a long illness.
She is survived by her loving hus-band of 54 years, Ronald A. Fortier, Sr.; four children, Christine J. Kollett, Deborah A. Fortier, and Rhonda L. Fuerigetti all of Douglas, and Richard A. Fortier of Whitinsville; three broth-ers William Greene of Douglas, Michael Green of Vermont, and James Greene of Douglas; a sister Elizabeth Sitko formerly of Douglas; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends, especially her special friend Marta.
She was predeceased by her son Ronald A. Fortier Jr., who died on Nov. 27, 2013.
Born in Worcester on Feb. 19, 1942, she was the daughter of William and
Mary (Stefaniak) Greene and lived in Douglas all of her life.
Maryann was primarily a home-maker raising her children and grand-children with much delight. She loved spending time with her family going camping in Maine and New Hampshire. She also enjoyed crocheting, jewelry, and plants. The family would like to extend a very special thank you for the wonderful care and treatment at the S. County Dialysis Center.
Her funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 19, in Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St., Douglas. Burial followed in Douglas Center Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home were held Tuesday, May 19.
To leave a condolence message for the family, please visit www.jackman-fuenralhomes.com.
Maryann Fortier, 73
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WHITINSVILLE — Irving W. Lightbown, 85, died, Thursday, May 14, at home, with family by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara (Spratt) Lightbown; two sons,
Brian J. Lightbown, of Whitinsville, and Kevin F. Lightbown and his wife, Alexandra, of Douglas; a sister, Shirley Hanna, of Northbridge; five grandchildren; Luke, Ashley, Alyssa, Shanda, and Kayla, and a great grandson, Quincy.
Mr. Lightbown was born in Whitinsville, August 21, 1929, a son of Frank and Ethel (Brooks) Lightbown. He was a life-long resident of Whitinsville and a 1947 graduate of Northbridge High School.
Mr. Lightbown worked for 46 years and an Analyst for the former Whitin Machine Works. Following retirement,
he worked part time at Unibank. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a mem-ber of Saint Patrick’s Church, Whitinsville. He enjoyed garden-ing, fishing and was an avid New England sports fan.
Mr. Lightbown’s Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, May 19, in Saint Patrick’s Church, Cross St., Whitinsville. Burial followed in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery. There were no calling hours.
Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made instead to the Northbridge Fire Department, 193 Main St., Whitinsville, MA 01588. Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St, Whitinsville, is assisting the family.
To leave a condolence for the fami-ly, please visit www.carrfuneralhome.com.
Irving W. Lightbown, 85
SOUTHBRIDGE — Larry M. Beinema, 67, of Dennison Hill Rd., passed away on Friday, May 15, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness.
He leaves his loving wife of 36 years, Ann (Fenwick) Beinema; a son, Matthew L. Beinema of Southbridge; his father, Marvin Beinema of Whitinsville; three sisters, Verna Stone of Woodstock, Ga., Brenda White of Ocala, Fla., and Sally Masnoon of Marlboro.
Larry was born in Whitinsville, the son of the late Henrietta (Haringa) Beinema.
He was a graduate of Northeastern University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in business.
Larry worked as a corporate banker for the Bank of New England as well as Commerce Bank for 30 years before retiring. Following his retirement he went to work at Old Sturbridge Village in the Visitors Center, which he ran for three years.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the St. John Paul II Parish. Larry was a former member of the Cohasse Country Club and Southbridge Rotary Club. He coached basketball in town for the children of Trinity Catholic Academy. Larry loved travel-ing and has visited most of Europe. He was a true friend and enjoyed helping others. Larry will be deeply missed by his family whom he deeply loved and who truly loved him.
His funeral was held on Wednesday, May 20, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass in St. Mary’s Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial was in St. Hedwig’s Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling hours in the funeral home were held on Tuesday, May 19.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.
For more information, visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com.
Larry M. Beinema, 67
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Monday, May 25: Memorial Day – No Meals Served
Tuesday, May 26: Salmon boat, dill sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and pearl onion, peaches.
Wednesday, May 27: Pasta Primavera with chicken, spinach, corn, vanilla pud-ding, sugar free pudding.
Thursday, May 28: Beef Mediterranean, brown rice, mixed vegetables, birthday cake, plain cake.
Friday, May 29: Soup: Minestrone, cheese lasagna, broccoli, baked apples.
MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 12 noon, for a $2.50 donation. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance.
Director Kelly S. BolPhone: 508-234-2002Hours: 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. Monday–
Thursday; 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday
HOLIDAY CLOSINGMonday, May 25, the Northbridge
Senior Center and Tri-Valley Nutrition site will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
IN-TOWN TRANSPORTATION Due to the high demand for local trans-
portation, appointment must be made no later than 24 hours prior to pick up. Call 508-234-2002.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
We require registration for all of our events and trips. Simply call 508-234-
2002 to sign up. The Northbridge Senior Center is now on Face book like us and visits our page at Senior Center to keep up-to-date on events, programs and hap-penings.
SAVE THE DATE: LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE
Thursday, June 25, $81 per person all inclusive. The Northbridge COA will sponsor a trip to North Kingstown, R.I. Luncheon at the Quonset ‘O’ Club, fol-lowed by a narrated Lighthouse cruise on the ‘Millenium’ a state-of-the-art ferry. Nine lighthouses, Ten Island. Call the center for more information or to sign up for this intriguing day trip.
FINE TRAVELERSThe Friends of Northbridge Elders,
through the FINE Travelers, is present-ing their 2015 trips: America’s Music Cities, book now, double, $2,559; single, $3,299; triple, $2,569. Savings of $100 off regular rates. Maine tour of Portland & Kennebunkport, Sept. 8-11, four days/three nights per person, double, $559. Reserve by June 30. Brochures are avail-able at the center, or if you call they can be mailed to you. Or call Jim Gallagher 508-259-3786.see web site http://nscfine.com. Or email [email protected].
MAHJONGThere is a need for Mahjong players
at the Northbridge Senior Center. The game is played on Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. If you would like to join others in this game of concentration, call 508-234-2002. Players are available to help anyone who needs to brush up on their skills or beginners are welcome to come and learn the game.
120 CLUBThe Friends of Northbridge Elders,
Inc. will hold the final drawing for the 2015 season on Thursday, June 11. FINE has funded numerous programs and activities as well as much needed request by the COA not funded by the town budget.
SHINEThe SHINE counselor is available
every Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., to assist you with Medical Insurance concerns you may have. Appointments are nec-essary, call the center to schedule an appointment.
BOWLING UPDATEThe Friends of Northbridge Elders
Inc. is sponsoring Free Bowling for local seniors on the first and third Monday
of the month from 1-2 p.m. The summer schedule will begin on Monday, May 18, at Spare Time Bowling located on Church St. Included are two strings of bowling and bowling shoes. For more information call the senior center.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPFriday, May 22, the caregivers support
group will meet at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the library at the center. Come join other compassionate people in caring for a loved one.
ASK THE NURSETuesday, May 26, from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., Pat Wallen, RN, will be available to take vital signs. No appointment needed.
MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNERThursday, May 28, the Monthly
Birthday Dinner will be served at 11:45a.m. Anyone celebrating a birth-day in April is invited to attend and bring a guest. A free drawing will be awarded to one of the birthday partici-pants. Reservations are needed by May 25 before noon.
DOUGLAS SENIOR CENTER
SCHEDULE OF DAILY EVENTS• Mondays: 9 a.m., Walking Club; 10
• Thursdays: 9 a.m., Walking Club; 10 a.m., Tai chi; 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Painting; 12 p.m., Bingo.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Shine Counselor: Wednesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. Our Shine counselor, Pam will be assisting seniors with health insurance and prescription coverage information. Please call ahead to make your appointment time. (508) 476-2283.
• Free Diabetic Screening: Tuesday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. VNA Care Network will be here come learn how to prevent diabetes. Please sign up by May 27.
• Home Safety: Tuesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. Kevin Daly will be here to discuss safety at home he will speak to us about Life Line options. Lunch will be soup and Sandwich bar and the cost for lunch is $3. Please call to reserve you spot by June 1, (508) 476-2283.
• Hand Massages: Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. Jessica Jacques will be here to give free hand massages. Please call by June 10 to reserve your spot.
• Newsletter: If your household is receiving more than one newsletter, and you would like to receive only one, or you would like to look up our events on our website at www.thetownofdouglas-ma.org, please let us know.
• Honey Bees: Tuesday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ken Warchol Mass State Atiary Inspector will be here to share honey bees and how they apply to us. Lunch to be announced please sign up by June 9.
HEALTH SERVICES
• The Blood Pressure Clinic: The Blood Pressure Clinic will now be held at the Senior Center on June 8, June 22. Appointments are not necessary and walk-ins are welcome.
SUNSHINE CLUB
• Monthly Meetings: Are held on the first Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. Meetings are held at senior center.
• Game Night: Thursday, May 21, from 6-8 p.m., Game light refreshments will be served.
• Bingo: Tuesday, June 9 — Free Ice Cream Sundae Party from 5-6 p.m., Bingo from 6-8 p.m.
• The Sunshine Club will be sponsor-ing the following bus trips that are open to the community:
- May 31-June 6: Seven-day Ohio Amish — You’ve been to Lancaster, now tour the “other” Amish area! Includes the “Booth Brothers” dinner show and dinner in an Amish home plus lots of sightseeing. $795.
- Saturday, Aug. 1: Tanglewood rehearsal (featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma) w/lunch at the Cork and Hearth. $83.
• Thursday, Sept. 17 to Saturday, Sept. 19: Mansions and castles--The Great Gatsby’s Gold Coast Tour, Long Island, N.Y. Three days with five Gold Coast mansions. $445.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7: Turkey Train! Travel along Lake Winnipesaukee w/Hart’s Turkey Farm turkey dinner on the train. $66.
• Oct. 12-15: Lake George and Lake Placid. Four days. $489.
- Nov. 16-19: Lancaster Amish Christmas Show Trip. Four days. $489.
All trips leave from the Job Lot park-ing lot in Whitinsville and also from the Westboro Senior Center. Please call Sue at 508-372-9266 for more information.
UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER
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8622Donna Oncay – Administrative
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• Please call the Senior Center 48 hours ahead at 508-278-8622 to reserve your meal and also to arrange for transportation to lunch and for medical appointments. Van transportation begins at 10:30 a.m. each day. Please check with the Senior Center, Uxbridge Cable Station or the Council on Aging website for the lunch menu.
• The Senior Center is a drop off site for the People First Food Pantry. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Senior Center Wish List – Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and generosi-ty! We continue to need donations of nap-kins, paper towels, 8 oz. Styrofoam cups and decaf coffee. We will also accept mon-etary donations to our lunch program or to the Elderly Connection. The Uxbridge Elderly Connection raises funds to help support many of the activities and the purchase of much of the equipment that
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UPTON — Superintendent Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick has released the following Commendation List for the second trimester of the 2014-2015 aca-demic school year at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. Students are listed alphabetical-ly by last name and are grouped accord-ing to grade and hometown.
GRADE 12
Bellingham: John Beane, Manufacturing Tech.; Mikayla Bibbo, Painting & Design Tech.; Sarah Boisvert, Health Services; Janae Davis, Painting & Design Tech.; Jillian Karakeian, Multimedia Communications; Brianna Kobel, Multimedia Communications; Jeremy Laprade, Electrical; Zachary Milot, Information Tech.; Austin Steeves, Electronics; Jacob Vater, Manufacturing Tech.; James Venuti, Construction Tech.; Suzanne Wright, Business Tech.
Blackstone: Austin Herrick, Electronics.
Douglas: Jordan Ayotte, Health Services; Michaela Bennett, Auto Tech.; Kyle Dowen, Multimedia Communications; Samantha Drew, Health Services; Anthony Milani, Information Tech.; Celia Smith, Business Tech.; Victoria Webber, HVAC/R.
Grafton: Lisa Davis, Dental Assistant; Mikayla Henault, Business Tech.; Paul Howarth, Construction Tech.; Bridget Kuria, Auto Tech.; Tyler Magri, Manufacturing Tech.; Mackenzie McLaughlin, Multimedia Communications; Jessica Paquin, Cosmetology; Elise Reed, Cosmetology.
Hopedale: Brittany Firth, Cosmetology; Carly Martino, Culinary Arts; James Symmes, Information Tech.
Mendon: David Burroughs, HVAC/R; Brandon Gaulin, Drafting; Brittany Gaulin, Business Tech.; Kevin Larson, Drafting; Zachary Leung, Drafting; Conner MacKinnon, Business Tech.; Adriana Maron, Cosmetology; Haley Melanson, Business Tech.; Francesca Niro, Health Services; Eric Peterson, Electronics.
Milford: Owen Amour, Information Tech.; Veronica Auger, Health Services; James Chakalos, Drafting; Maria Demko, Health Services; Kaley Galindo, Painting & Design Tech.; Katelyn Lasser, Health Services; William Palomares, Auto Tech.; Madeline Phillips, Cosmetology; James Roy, Manufacturing Tech.; Meghan Roy, Cosmetology; Johnathan Saniuk, Electronics; Graydon Webb, Culinary Arts.
Millbury: Adam Burdzel, Auto Tech.; William Stevens, Information Tech.
Millville: Hailey Kasper, Multimedia Communications; Shane McCabe, Electronics; Marissa Riley, Business Tech.; Joseph Robinson, Manufacturing Tech.
Northbridge: Dillon Arnold, Electronics; Lauren Bernard, Multimedia Communications; Jessica Carneiro, Health Services; Samantha Chamberlain, Dental Assistant; Lindsey Davieau, Multimedia Communications; Michael Demeritt, Business Tech.; Samantha Fields, Health Services; Joseph Fitman, Auto Tech.; Amal Khan, Dental Assistant; Olivia Lareau, Cosmetology; Jacob O’Donnell, Drafting; Randi Ouillette, Health Services.
Sutton: Eric Carkin, Electronics; Samantha McQueen, Multimedia Communications; Benjamin Orphin, Auto Body.
Upton: Derek Briggs, Electrical; Charles Brodeur, Electrical; Alexia DeDeus, Dental Assistant; Luke Granato, Auto Body; Parker Grant, Electronics; Amber Jones, Multimedia Communications; Adriana Mattingly, Dental Assistant; Brett May, Auto Tech.; Gabriella Melnick, Business Tech.; David Morais, Electrical; Danielle Reed, Business Tech.; Domenique Silvestri, Electronics; Samantha Smith, Culinary Arts.
Uxbridge: Jacob Bodell, Culinary Arts; Joseph Canal, Electrical; Samuel Danis, Culinary Arts; Bryce DeMers, Auto Tech.; Rebecca Dubovsky, Multimedia Communications; Colin Fiorentino, Construction Tech.; Daniel Gniadek, Construction Tech.; Katherine Holt, Culinary Arts; Rose Hynes, Painting & Design Tech.; Kayla Lyons, Culinary Arts; Sophie Makowski, Health Services; Elizabeth Maloney, Culinary Arts; Jessica Maloney, Culinary Arts; Madison Moscatelli, Cosmetology; Jocelyn O’Brien, Electronics; Timothy Tetreault, Electrical; Lindsey Thiebault, Electrical; Sydney Volpe, Painting & Design Tech.
GRADE 11
Bellingham: Destini Bemis, Construction Tech.; Samantha Bourque, Health Services; Adam Coutu, Electrical; Rachel DeWolfe, Multimedia Communications; Eric Dill, Electrical; John Gavin, Electronics; Andrew Jewers, Electronics; Kevin Kennedy, HVAC/R; Bailey Kratschman, Culinary Arts; Hunter Partington, Electronics; Bich Ngoc Tran, Auto Tech.
Blackstone: Jacob Bernier, Drafting; Kimberly Buteau, HVAC/R; Nicolas Capozzoli, Plumbing; Alex Carlson, Information Tech.; Bret Deguire, Electronics; Brianna Dubois, Construction Tech.; Darien Giovanella, Business Tech.; Jacquelyn Marchand, Health Services; Kaylee Marcus, Cosmetology; Zachary Marcus,
Construction Tech.; Heather McKinnon, Plumbing; Jared Morin, Drafting; Jake Osborne, Electronics; Samantha Paterson, Multimedia Communications; Mackenzie Remillard, Health Services; Kattryna Villandry, Painting & Design Tech.
Douglas: Benjamin Boisvert, Electronics; Lauren Brennan, Cosmetology; Madyson Christian, Cosmetology; Emma Helstrom, Multimedia Communications; Evan LeBeau, Multimedia Communications; Connor Nolen, Manufacturing Tech.; Corey Parkinson, Culinary Arts; Jennifer Peterson, Multimedia Communications.
Grafton: Mikayla Corda, Health Services; Molly Fritchey, Health Services; Tristram Fritchey, Manufacturing Tech.; Allison Gay, Manufacturing Tech.; Steven McGorty, HVAC/R.
Mendon: Michael Altavilla, Electronics; Michael Consigli, Electronics; Matthew Gormley, Culinary Arts; Joshua Luttrell, Construction Tech.; Jonathan Rivernider, Information Tech.; Jonathan Siryk, Electronics; Sara Wheet, Business Tech.
Milford: Matthew Braz, Auto Tech.; Jennesey Caraballo-Reyes, Dental Assistant; Lucia Cenedella, Cosmetology; Joseph Corsi, Plumbing; Teresa Facey, Culinary Arts; Leticia Fernandes, Multimedia Communications; Christopher Flodstrom, Information Tech.; Sabrina Franco, Cosmetology; Megan Gassett, Culinary Arts; Joseph Medeiros, Plumbing; Karina Ramos, Health Services; Elizabeth Rondeau, Health Services; Antonio Sullo, Plumbing; Rebecca Weisenhorn, Culinary Arts.
Millbury: Rachelle Boudreau, Construction Tech.; Madeleine Dufault, Dental Assistant; Abagale Flynn, Health Services; Chantel Gaboriault, Culinary Arts; Brittney Hjort, Culinary Arts; Emily Kamper, HVAC/R; Hannah Licarie, Health Services; Katelyn Richard, Cosmetology; Rebecca Rose, Culinary Arts; Sophia Wackell, Auto Tech.
Millville: Sarah Axon, Painting & Design Tech.; Kallie Belanger, Multimedia Communications; Elizabeth DeNoncour, Drafting.
Northbridge: Samantha Aicardi, Drafting; Nicole Ballard, Health Services; Tyler Brodeur, Electrical; Samantha Cella, Health Services; Denise Esquivel, HVAC/R; Marc Flores Perez, Electrical; Natalie Greenan, Cosmetology; Michael Hartwick, Drafting; Victoria Lind, Drafting; Samantha Lord, Multimedia Communications; Sean O’Bannon, Drafting; Ryan Riddell, Manufacturing Tech.; Nancy Sengtong, Business Tech.
Sutton: Nicole Bardier, Dental Assistant; Abigail Charpentier, Business Tech.; Carson Hope, Health Services; Lauren Mahoney, Culinary Arts; Samuel Maloney, Information Tech.; Brianna McMullan, Plumbing; Nicholas Mongeon, Plumbing; Kevin Noonan, Plumbing; Patrick Noonan, Plumbing; Samantha Phillips, Health Services; Megan Sweeney, Electronics.
Upton: Autumn Campbell, Multimedia Communications; Victoria Dobrowolski, Business Tech.; Theodore Floyd, Electronics; Michael Jango, Manufacturing Tech.; Susan Kaiser, Drafting; Natasha Leveille, Health Services; Andrea Matellian, Multimedia Communications; Brett Nasuti, Manufacturing Tech.; Aidan Olson, Manufacturing Tech.; Jason Pelland, Manufacturing Tech.; Logan Philbrick, Culinary Arts; Emma Sexton, Cosmetology; Tyler Smith, Electronics; Edward Taylor, Multimedia Communications.
Uxbridge: Haley Ante, Culinary Arts; Nicholas Aufiero, Drafting; Travis Butler, Health Services; Brian D’Ambra, Painting & Design Tech.; Tyler Durran, HVAC/R; Ryan Pulicari, Auto Body; Jared Robert, Drafting; Nicholas Simmons, Plumbing; Casey Veinotte, Culinary Arts; Meghan Wills, Health Services; Maura Wilson, Health Services.
GRADE 10
Bellingham: Alyssa Banks, Health Services; Kaelyn Cardarelli, Dental Assistant; Ryan Carvalho-Pereira, Plumbing; Jeremy Chamberlain, Multimedia Communications; Shannon Kelley, Culinary Arts; Connor Kenney, Manufacturing Tech.; Justin L’Esperance, Health Services; Autumn Lacharite, Drafting; Andrew Lavergne, Drafting; Sheleigh Lovejoy, Dental Assistant; Connor Marquez, Multimedia Communications; Taylor Parker, Manufacturing Tech.; Nicole Smith, Cosmetology; Karly Stallworth, Health Services; Noelle Trail, Culinary Arts; Daniel Wotton, Electrical; Gabriella Zazza, Health Services.
Blackstone: Alex Ahee, Drafting; Amanda Baillie, Culinary Arts; Mikala Davis, Business Tech.; Cameron Desrochers, Manufacturing Tech.; Harrison Diehl, Multimedia Communications; Heather Dowrey, Painting & Design Tech.; Stephanie Konicki, Painting & Design Tech.; Joelle LaChance, Cosmetology; Blake Morin, Electrical; Matthew Papineau, Electronics; Alex Robeau, Information Tech.; Megan Thibodeau, Business Tech.; Mackenzie Varieur, Health Services.
Douglas: Eric Harris, Construction Tech.; Matthew Keith, HVAC/R; Liam Kelley, Manufacturing Tech.; Grace Lapan, Health Services; Brooke Linnehan, Health Services; Erik Martus, Multimedia Communications; Kyle Prince, Construction Tech.; Joseph Skowronski, Drafting; Althea Smith, Multimedia Communications; Emily Stienstra, Drafting; Angela Vergilis, Electrical.
Grafton: Shelby Corbin, Dental Assistant; Elizabeth DeCosta, Manufacturing Tech.; Kathryn Graveson, Dental Assistant; Justin Hall, Information Tech.; Julia Klisiewicz, Construction Tech.; Olivia Klotz, Drafting; Dylan Ramos, Electrical; Jennifer Zinkus, Business Tech.
Cosmetology; Olivia Desmond, Culinary Arts; Sarah Hanscom, Drafting; Jonathan Lynch, Electronics; Abigail Maron, Construction Tech.; Max Mirageas, Electronics; Thomas Morin, Manufacturing Tech.; Rutger Murphy, Manufacturing Tech.; Samuel O’Connor, Culinary Arts; Cassidy Silva, Multimedia Communications; Veronica Tenerowicz, Culinary Arts.
Milford: Kelsey Anderson, Dental Assistant; Dominick Benjamin, Auto Tech.; Sydney Blaney, Culinary Arts; Kaitlyn Brock, Drafting; Daniela Catrambone, Information Tech.; Matheus Gomes, Electrical; Alexia Monteiro, Business Tech.; Stacey Muanya, Health Services; Jacob Russian, Culinary Arts.
Millbury: Daniel Aldonis, Plumbing; Samantha Beauchamp, Culinary Arts; Ashley Cronan, Electronics; Cameron Peterson, Business Tech.; Evan Robinson, Plumbing.
Millville: Lindsay Harper, Business Tech.; Jacob Platt, Construction Tech.; Kaylee Smith, Painting & Design Tech.; Cameron Vaillancourt, Drafting.
Northbridge: Victoria Afonso, Health Services; Rachel Arnold, Electronics; Meaghan Bernard, Health Services; Ryan Byrne, Information Tech.; Nicole Cella, Multimedia Communications; Krysta Coates, Multimedia Communications; Fox Dolber, Multimedia Communications; Tabitha Fields, Business Tech.; Katherine Guerin, Dental Assistant; Jacob Hazerjian, Drafting; Mckena Hendriks, Dental Assistant; Hannah Keith, Drafting; Julia Kelley, Manufacturing Tech.; Katrina LaChance, Health Services; Nathan Lamberson, Drafting; Charlotte Murphy, Business Tech.; Jameson Murray, Electronics; Erin Ostroskey, Dental Assistant; Kassadi Pires, Construction Tech.; Melanie Rivera Batiz, Health Services; Stefan Sadlon, Electronics; Emily Shorey, Culinary Arts; Marissa Zanella, Business Tech.
Sutton: Addison Baker, Information Tech.; Nathan Campbell, Information Tech.; Emilie Duggan, Business Tech.; Aleah Grande, Business Tech.; Daniel Guertin, Electrical; Alexandra Kazarian, Dental Assistant.
Upton: Patrick Adler, HVAC/R; Kayla Ambrosino, Business Tech.; Alyssa Andrade, Cosmetology; Gabrielle Bavaro, Cosmetology; Skyler Colwell, Drafting; Bridgette Donelan, Multimedia Communications; Brynnydd Hamilton, Auto Tech.; Sophia Harris, Health Services; Bailey Martin, Auto Tech.; Joseph Napolitano, Electronics; Allison Perry, Construction Tech.; Alexis Sherwin, Cosmetology; Anna Shobe, Multimedia Communications; Emma Tomas, Health Services; Timothy Welch, Manufacturing Tech.
Uxbridge: Steven Alger, Electronics; Sara Budic, Dental Assistant; Kayla Dabney, Electronics; Madysen Eames, Auto Tech.; Grace Lemire, Multimedia Communications; Haylee Ouellette, Health Services; Ryan Paulino, Electronics; Hector Petri, Electronics; Jake Piotrowski, Construction Tech.; Madison Poirier, Business Tech.; Bryana Reardon, Multimedia Communications; Kristina Richardson, Multimedia Communications; Corine Shannon, Multimedia Communications; Lauren Small, Culinary Arts.
GRADE 9
Bellingham: Maria Batista, HVAC/R; Lucas Bliss, Manufacturing Tech.; Audrey Bourque, Health Services; Jack Bourre, Drafting; Nicholas Connolly, Drafting; Halle Derouin, Plumbing; Erin Fraine, Culinary Arts; Cali Goldberg, Multimedia Communications; Morgan Haug, Cosmetology; Derek Houle, Electronics; Shawna Kenney, Dental Assistant; Troy Lafond, HVAC/R; Cameron Levitre, Electronics; Angelica Martins, Health Services; Miranda McNeil, Cosmetology; Lyndsay Morse, Plumbing; Kourtnie Page, Dental Assistant; Alexa Venuti, Health Services; Emily Walden, Culinary Arts.
Blackstone: Morgan Briggs, Business Tech.; Kayla Chaplin, Business Tech.; Mikayla Darden, Health Services; Sarah Mendes, Culinary Arts; Meaghan O’Brien, Business Tech.; Jordan Pryor, Business Tech.; Rachel Santagate, Culinary Arts; Tori Socci, Drafting.
Douglas: Jared Ayotte, Health Services; Kirsten Ballou, Cosmetology; Owen Christian, Plumbing; Sydney Connor, Drafting; Josephine Garland, Painting & Design Tech.; Harrison Ide, Electronics; Kiley LaFortune, Business Tech.; Damon Llopiz, Information Tech.;
Kelsey Nolen, Health Services; Priya Patel, Health Services; Olivia Setzer, Health Services.
Grafton: Jennifer Debatis, Multimedia Communications; Casandra Gettings, Manufacturing Tech.; Sarah Holdsworth, Cosmetology; Rowan LeBlanc, Information Tech.; Courtney Leonard, Painting & Design Tech.; Ryan Malmquist, Painting & Design Tech.; Connor Matatall, Multimedia Communications; Kolby Morton, Manufacturing Tech.; Olivia Rice, Dental Assistant; Chloe Stewart, Dental Assistant; Erin Ward, Health Services; Michelle Yitts, Manufacturing Tech.
Hopedale: Dana Martino, Culinary Arts; Sophie Pigeon, Auto Body; Caroline Porter, Culinary Arts.
Mendon: Juliet Allegrezza, Drafting; Michael Aurelio, Multimedia Communications; Kelsey Behrikis, Cosmetology; Thomas Cavanaugh, Drafting; Matthew Forget, Electrical; Ryan LeFave, Multimedia Communications; Haleigh MacKinnon, Health Services; Silvana Reid, Manufacturing Tech.; Timothy Snow, Drafting; Conor Sweet, HVAC/R.
Milford: Jorge Barrios, Electronics; Shannon Bethel, Health Services; Anthony Cheschi, Drafting; Hannah Currie, Cosmetology; Adonis DeKing, Multimedia Communications; Brenden Ferreira, HVAC/R; Magalys Fiske, Business Tech.; Jake Goldberg, Electronics; Luchianna Krzciuk, Health Services; Morgan Lobisser, Health Services; Matthew Lonergan, Drafting; Victoria Macchi, Health Services; Alexander Malangone, Plumbing; Phillip Marques, Business Tech.; Kyle McColl, Electrical; Brenna Moriarty, Health Services; John Palmer, Electronics; Aleecia Pease, Construction Tech.; Nicholas Pires, Construction Tech.; Sabrina Ramos, Cosmetology; Samuel Rosa, Multimedia Communications; Michael Rose, Manufacturing Tech.; Jordi Ruiz-Manzano, Plumbing; Brianna Torres, Drafting; Julia Tutela, Dental Assistant; Megan White, Business Tech.
Millville: Isabelle Angelini, Dental Assistant; Sarah Ducharme, Electrical; Tess Faulkner, Cosmetology; Jadon Laforest, Information Tech.; Courtney Schleyer, Culinary Arts.
Northbridge: Forrest Amtmann, Information Tech.; Sarah Arnold, Culinary Arts; Hailey Baldwin, Health Services; Cameron Dolson, Information Tech.; Madison Giacobbi, Dental Assistant; Casey Gosselin, Drafting; Zachary Griggs, Drafting; Margaret Gurney, Health Services; Jake Habbel, Drafting; Emily Iacovelli, Multimedia Communications; Gibran Kafal, Culinary Arts; Vanessa Karagosian, HVAC/R; Alyssa Mahoney, Cosmetology; Jocelyn Marchant, Cosmetology; Shane O’Bannon, Electronics; Maeve O’Callaghan, Business Tech.; Stephen Oncay, Electronics; Hailey Ouillette, Health Services; Zachary Poirier, Electronics; Conner Polymeros, Drafting; Jake Reding, Electronics; Jared Stanovich, Auto Tech.; David Stearns, Electrical; Donovan Tames, Electrical; Vanessa Trapasso, Drafting; Lauren Vaughan, Manufacturing Tech.; Emily Whittaker-Smith, Dental Assistant; Sophia Zechello, Multimedia Communications.
Sutton: Sean Brady, Culinary Arts; Megan Cunningham, Dental Assistant; Nikaila Dube, Business Tech.; Isabella Fitman, Painting & Design Tech.; Anthony Gill, Auto Tech.; Jeffrey Hebert, HVAC/R; Megan Mahoney, Health Services; Sabrina Mansfield-Morneault, Business Tech.; Abigayle Menzdorf, Health Services; Jaden Nemetz, Information Tech.; David Phaneuf, Information Tech.; Adam Wright, Manufacturing Tech.
Upton: Matthew Bern, Drafting; Maria Buono, Culinary Arts; Josephine Burlingame, Health Services; Nathan Charron, Electronics; Brian Dickey, Construction Tech.; Peyton Grant, Electronics; Nichole Leveille, Electronics; Jaclyn Matellian, Drafting; Justin McNamara, Information Tech.; Breanna Merrigan, Drafting; Maxwell Morrill, Electronics; John Morris, Electronics; Patrick Murphy, Drafting; Kiley Page, Cosmetology; Gianna Picard, Dental Assistant; Jake Poirier, Drafting; Viviana Sebastiano, Culinary Arts; Juliet Silvestri, Culinary Arts; Elizabeth Stallcup, Culinary Arts; Zachary Taylor, HVAC/R.
Uxbridge: Emily Baca, Culinary Arts; Ethan Borjeson-Troupe, Manufacturing Tech.; Melissa Brochu, Multimedia Communications; Austin Brodeur, Electrical; Cassidy Clinton, Culinary Arts; Matthew Costello, Manufacturing Tech.; Jared Creighton, Electrical; Madison Hey, Cosmetology; Grace Kenny, Multimedia Communications; Ava Lawyer, Drafting; Jessica Lee, Drafting; Brandon Lira, Plumbing; James Lutton, Information Tech.; Morgan O’Brien, Auto Tech.; Meaghan Remillard, Business Tech.; Justin Thayer, Drafting; Katarina Whitney, Dental Assistant; Tabitha Young, Auto Body.
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10 • Blackstone Valley triBuneFriday, May 22, 2015
LEARNING
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
BRIDGEWATER — Nearly 2,000 bachelor’s degrees in the arts, science and education were awarded during Bridgewater State University’s 174th Spring Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 16 on the Boyden Quadrangle.
Laura Knapik of Northbridge, a biology major, delivered the student address at the morning ceremony while Brianna McDonald of Peabody, an English major, addressed her fellow graduates in the afternoon.
The following area residents were among those who graduated:
Douglas: Elizabeth Ann FergusonNorthbridge: Laura O. KnapikUxbridge: Sarah E. Jackson, Sarah
A. Kalousdian, Samantha L. Modica, Kelsey L. Pepin, Lauren A. Robinson
BRIDGEWATER — More than 450 graduate students received master’s degrees and certificates of advanced graduate study at Bridgewater State University’s 10th Graduate Commencement Convocation.
Graduates from the area were:Uxbridge: Jennifer Lynn Jameson
BECKER COLLEGE
WORCESTER — Robert John Wencek, a 2014 alum of Whitinsville Christian School, of Northbridge, earned academic honors at Becker College by being placed on the College’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2014 and spring semester 2015.
This past March, Robert was induct-ed into the Becker Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta, a 90 year old national honor society which recognizes excep-tional first year students.
Robert has been selected as a charter member of HEVGA, Higher Education Video Game Alliance whose mission is “to create a platform for higher edu-cation leaders which will underscore the cultural, scientific, and economic importance of video game programs in colleges and universities.”
Mr. Wencek is a video game design major at Becker College in Worcester. Becker traces its history from the union of two Massachusetts educational insti-tutions, one founded in 1784 with a char-ter signed by John Hancock and Samuel Adams, and the other in 1887. Today the College’s over 2,000 students from 30 States and 14 countries live and learn on these two distinctively New England campuses, located six miles apart, in the heart of Massachusetts.
Robert has been given the support
of Becker College to spend the second semester of his sophomore year study-ing at Kansai Gaidai University, an International University located near Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka Japan which annually welcomes approximately 600 international students from 223 insti-tutions typically representing 40 coun-tries and regions.
COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Colby-Sawyer College has named Kimberly Ekberg of Northbridge to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achieve-ment during the 2015 spring semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale while car-rying a minimum of 12 credit hours in graded courses. Ekberg, is a member of the class of 2018 majoring in Nursing.
NICHOLS COLLEGE
DUDLEY — Nichols College, celebrat-ing its Bicentennial, graduated almost 500 students on May 9 in Dudley. Roger Berkowitz, the president and CEO of renowned restaurant chain Legal Seafood, delivered the commencement address.
Kimberly Glode, from Douglas, and a major in Hospitality Management, received a BSBA.
Ryan Gove, from Northbridge, and a major in Sport Management, received a BSBA summa cum laude.
Ryan Hill, from Douglas, and a major in General Business, received a BSBA.
Geoffrey Iadarola, from Uxbridge, and a major in Criminal Justice Management, received a BSBA.
Alyssa Tosti, from Douglas, and a major in General Business, received a BSBA.
Nicholas DePasquale of Uxbridge, graduated with a MBA.
Kevin Kearnan of Uxbridge, graduat-ed with a MBA.
Rick Medeiros of Northbridge, gradu-ated with a MSOL.
FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
FITCHBURG — The following local students are among those that have been added to the graduation list for Spring 2015 at Fitchburg State University.
Douglas: Erin N. Martin, BS, English Studies
Millbury: Jeffrey P. Rudge, BS, Industrial Technology
Sutton: Nicole L. Beaudin, BS, Nursing
Upton: Stacey L. Thomas, BS, Psychological Science
Uxbridge: Sarah K. Considine, BS,
Human ServicesWhitinsville: Angela M. Batt, MED,
Occupational Education, John E. O’Brien, BS, Communications Media
ANDOVER NEWTON SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
NEWTON CENTRE — Korte Evans Yeo, son of the late Rensforth and Wilma Hughes Yeo, graduated from Andover Newton School of Theology on Saturday, May 16.
In addition to receiving his Masters of Divinity, Korte was the recipient of the H. Otheman Smith Community Congregational Church Preaching Award.
For the next several months, Korte will be providing pastoral care in the hospice unit @ R.I. Hospital.
BRYANT UNIVERSITY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 152nd Commencement on Saturday, May 16. The following local students were among the graduates:
Kelsey Langevin of Northbridge, Bachelor of Science in International Business in Marketing
Shannon Morton of Uxbridge, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting
Samantha Salvage of Douglas, Bachelor of Science in International Business in Marketing
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DURHAM, N.H. — Alexandra Bertone, of Douglas, graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 16, on the Durham, N.H. campus. She earned a BA degree in Psychology Cum Laude.
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
WORCESTER — The following local residents were among 1,166 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2015 semester.
Mark DeVries, of Uxbridge, is a soph-omore majoring in industrial engineer-ing.
Philippe Kelley, of Northbridge, is a junior majoring in management infor-mation systems.
Libbi Richardson, of Uxbridge, is a senior majoring in biology and biotech-nology.
Briana Rodriguez, of Douglas, is a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering.
Abigail Sawyer, of Uxbridge, is a first year student majoring in civil engineer-ing.
Nicole Sherlock, of Uxbridge, is a first year student majoring in biomedical engineering.
Robert Vigeant, of Uxbridge, is a sophomore majoring in mathematical sciences.
WHITINSVILLE SOCIAL LIBRARY
WHITINSVILLE — Blackstone Valley libraries will hold their first ever Teen Comic Con Event on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5 until 7 p.m., at the Whitinsville Social Library.
Meet teens from all over the Blackstone Valley! This event is for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and anime! For ages 13-18.
Event will include: Dress in your favorite cosplay costume for costume contest. Comic Artist Eric Fulford from Providence will be giving a comic artist workshop. There will be pizza, snacks, prizes, and a comic craft contest, and photo booth. Friendly Neighborhood Comics will have comic books and graphic novels for purchase, as well as free giveaways. This event is closed to the public.
To register for this event, visit your local participating library: Douglas, Grafton, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge.
DOUGLAS LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION
DOUGLAS — The next meeting of the Douglas Library Book Group will be discussing Garth Stein’s Sudden Light on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m.
In the summer of 1990, 14-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils of a massive timber fortune, the leg-endary family mansion is constructed of giant whole trees and is set on a huge estate overlooking Seattle’s Puget Sound. Trevor’s bankrupt parents have begun a trial separation, and his father, Jones Riddell, has brought Trevor to Riddell House with a goal: to join forces with his sister, Serena, dispatch the ailing and elderly Grandpa Samuel to a nursing home, sell off the house and property for development, divide up the profits, and live happily ever after. Call the Library 508-476-2695 for a copy of the book. New members welcome. Homemade refreshments, inspired by the title being discussed, will be served.
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
Editor’s Note: The information con-tained in these police logs was obtained through either press releases or other public documents kept by each police department, and is considered to be the account of police. All subjects are con-sidered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If a case is dismissed in court or the party is found to be innocent, The Tribune, with proper documenta-tion, will update the log at the request of the arrested party.
NORTHBRIDGE POLICE ARRESTS
May 10Carlyn E. Shay, 23, 104 Lehtinen,
Thompson, Conn. Default Warrant - Uxbridge District Cout.
Summary - After investigating a tip that Ms. Shay was at the Wal-Mart in Whitinsville, Ms. Shay was round and placed under arrest on the above charge.
UXBRIDGE POLICE ARRESTS
April 12Christopher A. Johnson, 28, 144
Williams St. Uxbridge. Speeding, fail to inspect moor vehicle, modified exhaust, no splash guards, bald rear tires, Operating under influence of liquor, open container of alcohol in motor vehi-cle, altered vehicle height, fail to stop at stop sign.
Summary Party taken into custody after a traffic stop by officers.
April 18Craig J. Corey, 24, 69 Nimitz Rd.,
Rumford, R.I. Failure to use Right lane when available, unsafe lane change, littering, operating under influence of liquor, possession open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.
Summary - Party taken into custody after routine traffic stop by officers.
April 22
Michael J. Supernor, 46, 306 N Main St. Uxbridge. Default Warrant.
Summary - Party taken into custody on a warrant out of the court.
April 23Richard S. Shepard, 35, 329 Second
Ave., Woonsocket, R.I. Plate light vio-lation, operating under influence of liquor, 2nd offense.
Summary - Party taken into custody after a routine traffic stop by officers.
Lady Patricia Guncay Castro, 30, 138 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport, Conn. Failing to Inspct motor vehicle, unli-censed operation of motor vehicle.
Summary - Party taken into custody after a routine traffic stop by officer.
Jason J. Darling, 36, 51 Providence St., Millville. Default Warrant.
Summary - Party taken into custody o an outstanding court warrant after a routine traffic stop by officers.
April 25Christopher Conners, 29, 11 Leland
Rd., Whitinsville. Possession Class B Drug, resisting arrest.
Summary - Party taken into custody after a routine traffic stop by officers.
April 27Kristy L. Giampietro, 36, 56
Harvest Rd., Uxbridge. Shoplifting by Asportation, 3rd offence.
Summary - Party taken into custody after officers were called to the scene for a shoplifting incident.
Michael R. Provencher, Jr., 24, 206 Wheelock Ave., Millbury. Disorderly conduct, Malicious destruction of Property +$250.
Summary Party taken into custody after officers responded to a call for a disturbance.
April 28Shawn M. Thompson, 24, 43 Bazeley
Ave. Millville. Default Warrant.Summary - Party taken into custody
on an outstanding court warrant.April 29Tina M. Stewart, 28, 8 Cross St.,
Uxbridge. Warrant, Straight 3 Counts.Summary - Party taken into custody
on outstanding court warrants.
POLICE LOGS
BLATCHFORD HONORED BY BVECCourtesy photo
DOUGLAS — Douglas Primary School teacher Kristine Blatchford, joined by family and colleagues, was honored last Friday by the Blackstone Valley Educational Collaborative for her outstanding work in the class-room. Blatchford was selected by her Principal, Cindy Socha, and the Douglas Leadership Team to receive a 2015 Promising Practices Award. Last Friday’s recognition ceremony took place during a breakfast event at Asa Waters Mansion in Millbury. Blatchford, a kindergarten teacher at DPS, was joined at the event by her husband, father and son.
Beane earns Crystal Apple Award at McCloskey
UXBRIDGE — It is with great pleasure that we announce Mrs. Barbara Beane has been award-ed the Crystal Apple Award at McCloskey Middle School. Mrs. Beane is a Team Leader and a teacher mentor. She always puts her students first and she cares deeply about our school and all of our students. Mrs. Beane is a very organized per-son who shares her strengths with her students and helps them become more proficient learners. Mrs. Beane has taken on a leadership role with data analysis and with the secondary science curriculum. We thank Mrs. Beane, as well as all of our teachers, during this Teacher Appreciation Week.
Courtesy photo
Mrs. Barbara Beane is pictured with McCloskey Middle School Principal Dr. Rich Drolet. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com
pair of errors as Prouty rallied — scoring five runs — but the Spartans held on, 7-5.
“I give those guys credit, they didn’t quit,” Rice said.
For Panthers head coach Kregg Fritze, rallying in the later innings has become all too familiar as of late. A day prior, Prouty tied the game in the seventh inning versus Bartlett High before winning in the eighth.
They weren’t as fortunate on this day.
“It took us forever to get going,” Fritze said. “In those first four or five innings we were just flat.”
Following the game Fritze told his club, “If you come out [to start games] with this inten-sity, you can play with the big teams.”
And Uxbridge could be con-sidered a “big team,” what with their record now at 8-3, which qualified the Spartans for the upcoming Central Mass. Division 4 district tournament.
“We’re in, but don’t be satis-fied with that. We need a few more [victories],” Rice said, cit-ing that a near-.500 record will make it more difficult to win games against higher seeds in postseason play.
Uxbridge got their two runs in the second inning thanks to a 2 RBI double into the vast right-center field gap at the new high school by Jerette Hughes.
“Jerette really swung the bat well today,” Rice said of his leadoff man, who finished 3 for 4.
The Spartans added to their run collection with four more in the third. Justin Pickering (2 for 3) laced a 2 RBI single into right, and Cam Gallagher followed with a 2 RBI single to
left, making it 6-0.“Cam Gallagher has been
our sparkplug,” Rice said of his No. 2 batter who switched from the No. 9 spot a few weeks ago.
Gallagher is now batting over .500 after finishing the game 2 for 2 with a sacrifice bunt and a walk mixed in.
“We said chip away at it, win every inning…and all of a sud-den you have yourself a nice 6-0 lead,” Rice said of the offensive onslaught.
Uxbridge scored its final run in the fourth inning when Pat Berthelette doubled, stole third base and scored on a throwing error on the steal. Berthelette went 2 for 2 with a pair of walks.
Despite allowing all seven runs, Prouty’s Spenser Giorgio pitched the entire game.
“He kept us in the game,” Fritze said of the southpaw,
who didn’t receive any run support until the final frame.
In that seventh inning, the Panthers’ bats came alive versus Bell. Jake English got things started with an RBI sac-rifice fly, Tristan Day followed with a shot down the right field line that turned into an error and another run, Cam Fahey (3 for 4) then hit an RBI single and Tyler Golden guided a 2 RBI double down the left field line before Bell regrouped and recorded the game’s final out.
Now at 6-6, Prouty can enter the same Central Mass. Division 4 district tournament by either finishing 8-8 (or bet-ter) or finishing in the top two in the Southern Worcester County League West Division.
“We’re leading the West right now…but we’re going to have to play tough the rest of the way,” Fritze concluded.
Blackstone Valley triBune • 11Friday, May 22, 2015
Ticket Information:Golf/Lunch $90.00 pp – includes 18 hole round of golf, delicious meal (steak or vegetarian), cart, and cooler bag and a golfers gift package.* Limit of 144 Tickets
Don’t golf?Lunch Only $35.00 – Steak, or Vegetarian Meal. * Limit of 75 Tickets
For tickets, go to the shelter’s website at www.secondchanceanimals.org or call the shelter at 508-867-5525. Tickets are limited so don’t wait!
Other fun things at this event:Silent Auction * 50/50 * Mulligans * Raffles * Other Contests Too!
Interested in sponsoring this event? Please visit our website for details on the great opportu-nities! Second Chance Animal Shelter is a non-profit no kill animal shelter located in East Brookfield. Second Chance also has a Pet Wellness and Education Center in North Brookfield and Springfield Community Veterinary Center in Springfield. Over 16,000 pets a year are helped by Second Chance through the various programs including adoption, the spay/neuter clinic, wellness clinics, training, educational outreach, and the pet food pantry. For more information on the shelter, visit the website at www.secondchanceanimals.org
3rd AnnualSecond Chance Animal Shelter
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DATE: July 18, 2015TIME: 7:30 AM Tee Off/ 12:00 LunchFORMAT: 18 Holes Scramble with foursomesWHERE: Leicester Country Club, 1430 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
ADOPTION CENTER:111 Young Rd., P.O. Box 136E. Brookfield, MA 01515TEL (508)867-5525 FAX (508)867-5019 email [email protected]
WELLNESS AND EDUCATION CENTER:372 North Main St.N. Brookfield, MA 01535TEL. (508) 637-1333FAX (508) 637-1417 www.secondchanceanimals.org
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Spartans upend Prouty, qualify for district tourneySPARTANScontinued from page A1
SportS
Uxbridge’s Joss Bell tosses a pitch during his complete game victory over David Prouty on May 12.
Ryan Morais of Uxbridge tags out David Prouty’s Andrew Romano, who tried to get to third base after tagging at second.
Kyle Shedden of David Prouty comes up firing from his center field posi-tion.
Millbury Parents Club second annual 5K and Kids Fun Run set for May 31
The Millbury Parents Club is pleased to announce the second annual 5K and Kids Fun Run will take place Sunday, May 31 in Millbury. The fun run begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. The Millbury Parents Club holds fund-raisers throughout the year to raise money for educational and enrich-ment programs for the Millbury Public Schools. Last year, for the first 5K, we were able to raise $10,000 between local sponsorships and more than 300 run-ners and walkers. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Registration is online at https://www.racereach.com/r/MPC5kAndFunRun.
Sports Car Club of America to allow chance to drive at Thompson Speedway
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is removing the air of exclusivi-ty from race circuits with the new SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack, a program that has scheduled multiple events near the Connecticut/Massachusetts/Rhode Island border during spring and summer at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.
SCCA Track Night in America is the fastest way for nearly anyone to get on a racing circuit. Participants only need be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license, have access to a helmet and streetcar in good working condition, and possess a willingness to have some weekday fun. No previous on-track experience required.
Entrants are divided into Novice, Intermediate or Advanced groups so on-track time remains fun for all, and no race cars are permitted. The cost is $150 per entrant and grants three 20-minute sessions on track, as well as access to SCCA driving instruc-tors. Admission is free for those wish-
ing to hang out and enjoy the festivi-ties or display cherished rides, and a leisurely track parade lap is offered during events for all guests. For more information or to register, visit www.TrackNightinAmerica.com.
The 2015 schedule for Track Night: Boston at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, 205 E. Thompson Rd. in Thompson, Conn. is as follows:
Tuesday, June 30, 3-9 p.m.Thursday, July 9, 3-9 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 6, 3-9 p.m.
Three-day trip to attend two Red Sox games now available
Once again in 2015, Chapter 12, Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste of Southbridge is sponsoring a three-day trip to attend two Boston Red Sox versus Baltimore Orioles baseball night games with reserved field seats at Camden Yards in Baltimore from June 9-11. Members and non-members are welcome to par-ticipate in this event. The escorted trip includes transportation, lodging two nights at the Holiday Inn Suites Hotel, two breakfasts, sightseeing in the Inner Harbor Marina area of Baltimore, and an extended tour of Washington, D.C., Capital Mall complex of Smithsonian museums and a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Departure is from Southbridge via an air-conditioned motor coach. If interested in seeing the Red Sox at play, please call Ted Bartlett at (508) 764-7909 for more information and cost and reservation deadline.
East region teams sought for wood bat baseball tournament in Ohio
The Bob Cene Baseball Complex in Struthers, Ohio will be hosting a wooden bat tournament for teams with players aged 16-18 from the East and Midwest regions of the country from June 25-28. Please contact Ken Quinn at (330) 719-0581 if interested.
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D1 level ShrewsburySHREWSBURY — The Northbridge High varsity baseball
team headed to Shrewsbury High to take on the talented, Division 1 level Colonials on Friday, May 15. And although the Rams lost the game, 8-0, their record stands at 10-5 as they head down the home stretch of the regular season. Northbridge has already clinched a spot in the upcom-ing Central Mass. Division 3 district tournament, while Shrewsbury’s win also placed them at 10-5, making them eli-gible for the Central Mass. Division 1 district tourney.
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Northbridge’s Koby Schofer finishes a swing in first inning action versus Shrewsbury.
Rob Fraser of Northbridge connects on a swing and sends the ball into the outfield.
Northbridge’s Mike Quinn rears back and waits to swing and hit the ball.
Northbridge third baseman Cam Richards throws the ball to second base in an attempt to catch a Shrewsbury player in a rundown.
Zach Vallee of Northbridge heads back to first base as Shrewsbury tries to pick him off.
Northbridge girls’ lacrosse tangles with TantasquaSTURBRIDGE — On Thursday,
May 14, the Northbridge High girls’ varsity lacrosse team took on Tantasqua Regional. The Rams were looking for their first win, but the Warriors emerged victorious, 18-2. Liz McLaughlin and Savannah Haverty scored Northbridge’s goals, one in the first half, the other in second half action. Brenna Covino made four saves in net for Northbridge.
Nick Ethier photos
Northbridge’s Savannah Haverty surges past a Tantasqua defender while handling the ball.
Liliana Dowd of Northbridge, center, passes the ball to her left in the direction of Liz McLaughlin.
Northbridge defender Ashley Swett (11) holds her stick high to try and interrupt a pass.
Northbridge goalie Brenna Covino makes a save versus Tantasqua.
Chloe Burchard of Northbridge plays tight defense on an attacking Tantasqua forward.
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All aboard! Center of Hope sends off 65 to Boston rally
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Branch Manager Monique Marinelli handed out donuts and coffee at the send off. “We look forward to doing this every year,” she said.
Eagle Riders #334 out of Southbridge escorted the Center of Hope bus to Boston Commons. Member Korey Chenier said, “It should be a nice ride!”
Matt Lasorsa waves a flag around, excited for the good weather.
Chris Mendez, Peggy Akinlosutu and Marcelle Marrier hang out at the send off before heading to All Aboard the Arc.
Fundraising Director Marie Barse poses with Linda Cournoyer, one of the Center of Hope’s top fundraisers.
“I get to meet my favorite actress from ‘Glee’!” cheered Stephanie Laroche.
Center of Hope members hang out in front of Savers Bank as they wait to board the bus.
State Rep. Peter Durant came to the send off. He told everyone that Massachusetts always has them in mind when creating the budget. He also told everyone to have a blast.
The bus arrives. The 65 riders pose in front of it before riding off to Boston for a day of rallying and entertainment.
SOUTHBRIDGE — Loud music and cheering could be heard up and down Main Street on Saturday, May 16. As cars drove by they could see a large group of people waving flags and danc-ing in front of Savers Bank. This was the send off event for “All Aboard the Arc,” a statewide awareness campaign and event that focuses public attention on the abilities and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabil-ities.
As one of the 18 Massachusetts chap-ters, the Center of Hope took a large bus to Boston to attend the celebration at 11:15 a.m. One of the headlining speak-ers was Lauren Potter, an actress on the famous television show “Glee,” who happens to have autism. Before they boarded the bus, the 65 riders gathered at Savers Bank to dance and celebrate with their community.
“Savers Bank sponsored us and have a table with coffee and donuts,” said
Director of Fundraising Marie Barse. “We are very grateful for them. We have a lot of volunteers here, as well. I wouldn’t be able to pull it off without them.”
Savers Bank Branch Manager Monique Marinelli spent the hour-long send off passing out coffee and donuts. It’s the third year that Savers Bank has helped out the Center of Hope.
Said Marinelli: “We want to be involved in the community. This is a great cause. They’re all so excited to be here. It’s something we look forward to doing every year.”
Eagle Riders 334 from Southbridge had seven motorcycle riders pres-ent to escort the bus up to the Boston Commons. Barse said they are part of the Center’s family and she loves the idea of them riding alongside the bus.
Said Barse: “We need to make some noise! What better way is there?”
Lions shredding event a successUXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Lions Club’s goal to shred
five tons of paper to be recycled has been reached.The event held on May 2 added two tons to their previ-
ous Shred It ventures at the VFW parking lot in Uxbridge. With Pellegrino Trucking on the job, more than 200 boxes of paper were deposited into the shredder as Lions mem-bers and patrons looked on.
This fundraiser allows the Uxbridge Lions Club to con-tinue its support of community needs. Among those who will benefit locally are two Uxbridge High School gradu-ates who will receive $250 scholarships and the Uxbridge Free Public Library that has received a $500 donation for large print books to add to its collection.
The club thanks Pellegrino Trucking and all who came out to support the semi-annual Shred It event.
The Uxbridge Lions Club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center at 36 S. Main Street in Uxbridge. New members are always welcome and guests are invited to check the organization out. Contact Diane Seely for information at 508-450-2451 or check Uxbridge Lions on Facebook.
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Relay Fun Day invades town common
SOUTHBRIDGE — With the Relay for Life of the Greater Southbridge Area coming to town in June, many local teams want to find ways to raise more money for the American Cancer Society. One of those ways is Relay Fun Day, which took place on the Town Common on Saturday, May 16.
“Each team wants to raise as much as they can,” said Fun Day Co-Chairman Kimberly Desy from inside a food truck. “This is where Relay teams can sell various items to raise money for their teams. The whole point is to stop cancer and find cures.”
Relay for Life teams sold jewelry, hand-made items and provided face painting. Local vendors also donated to the Relay For Life to set up shop at the
Town Common as well, selling choco-lates and candles.
“I like how Southbridge always finds a way to come together for a good cause,” said Co-Chairman Shaun Moriarty. “Any time we can raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer is a success.”
The crowd wasn’t as big as Desy had hoped for. Despite nice weather there had been threats of rain, which she believed may have kept people inside. Said Desy: “Events like these get the teams out and talking. It also normally gets the public out to raise awareness. I would definitely like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to come out on this overcast day to support a truly worthy cause.”
Olivia Richman photos
Relay Fun Day Co-Chairmen Kimberly Desy and Shaun Moriarty said the day was meant to raise money for a cure and spread awareness of cancer research.
Scott Hart came from Hartford to support the Relay. His business, Soganart Gifts, provides personal gift baskets that can include candles and chocolate. He also bakes.
Drama Dearies team members Anna Fish and Condy Damian let children make their own jewelry. Lorelai Fish, 5, helped man the booth. Team Proulx raised money for the cure with multiple raffle baskets and homemade items.
DJ Joshua Chenier donated his whole day to play music for the Relay Fun Day.
Lynn Zollin, from Smiling for a Cure. “I do this all the time,” she said with a laugh.
is not covered by our budget.• Support: We welcome the support of
anyone in a position to give and make a significant difference in the lives of our elders through supporting the important work of the Uxbridge Senior Center. If you or someone you know is interested in supporting the Senior Center please feel free to contact us at 508-278-8622 or visit us on our webpage at www.uxbridge-ma.gov/coa or like us on our Facebook page. One can also donate directly online via the town’s webpage or by mail. The Uxbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South Main St, Uxbridge, MA 01569. Thank you!
• Shopping Trips — Time Change — Grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 1 p.m. We have changed the time to make it easier to get people to lunch and give everyone time to get their shopping done. Walmart shopping, second and fourth Thursdays of the month, pick up begins at 12:30 p.m.
• Computer Classes: Computer classes taught by Nipmuc High School students will continue throughout the school year. You need not come to every class. The classes are free and based on indi-vidual needs. Call the Senior Center to register. You can get help with your iPhone, iPad, tablet, Nook or other elec-tronic devices.
• Closed for Memorial Day – The Senior center will be closed on the following days – Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. No lunch will be served.
• “SHINE’s Medicare and More” — The Central Mass. SHINE Program is now sponsoring a monthly Cable TV program called SHINE’s Medicare and More, on your local cable channel. This program is designed to educate and update Medicare beneficiaries and their families on Medicare and other programs that can assist you with your health insurance needs. If you don’t see
it on your local cable channel give them a call and ask about it.
• The Uxbridge Senior Center in con-junction with the sunshine club will be offering the following trips:
- May 31-June 6: Seven-day Ohio Amish – Includes “Booth Brothers” din-ner show and dinner in an Amish home, $795.
- June 19: Newport Flower Show, lunch at the Pier, $68.
- Sept. 17-19: Three days with 5 Gold Coast Mansions –The Great Gatsby Gold Coast Tour, Long Island, N.Y., $445.
- Oct. 12-15: Four days Lake George and Lake Placid, $489.
All trips are open to anyone who wants to have a good time! They leave from the Job Lot parking lot in Whitinsville an also from the Westboro Senior Center. For more information, call Sue at 508-372-9266.
• 10th Annual Elderly Connection Golf Tournament! Save the date! The 10th Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 13, at the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Rhode Island. Make plans to join us for this Special Event. Fee for one person is $130, for a foursome $520 and for buffet only $30. This Elderly Connection fundraiser helps the Senior Center by providing funds for special programs and other needs not covered by the budget. Part of the funds raised this year will go toward building a patio behind the Senior Center. Call Peter DiBattista at 508-243-5666 or Pete Petrillo at 508-278-5106 for more information and to sign up.
• New Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Light Law: A new law took effect on April 7, requiring the use of headlights and taillights on motor vehicles during inclement weather and when windshield wipers are in use. The law is intended to increase safety and visibility on the roadway. The law requires that front and rear lights be activated in all of the following conditions: when windshield
wipers are on, when low light or weath-er conditions prevent other vehicles or persons from being seen at 500 feet, and from half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise. Daytime running lights are not sufficient under the law. A viola-tion may cause a surcharge on your auto insurance.
• Upcoming Event – Taking Care of Your Future: A Legal Checkup – We are very excited to invite you to participate in the Massachusetts Bar Association’s 2015 Elder Law Education Program presented with the cooperation of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. The program will be presented on an evening in June, time and date to be determined. Please call the Senior Center for further information at 508-278-8622.
• National Volunteer Week 2015 – Excerpts from the President’s Proclamation – As a nation, our greatest resource is our people. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize those who embrace a life of active, energetic and engaged citizenship, and we affirm our belief that all people have something to contribute to the American story. Here at the Senior Center we treasure our volunteers. They have an extraordi-nary impact on the lives of our seniors. Volunteers-often with few resources and little recognition-make enormous sacri-fices to lift up the people around them as well as those they may never meet. There are many opportunities to vol-unteer at the Senior Center. Call us at 508-278-8622.
• May is Older Americans Month – Older Americans are a vital part of our society. The theme this year is “Get into the Act”. 2015 is the 50th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act which provides a nationwide aging service network and funding that helps older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice as long as possible. These ser-vices include congregate meals, caregiv-er support, community based assistance, preventive health services and much
more. The Uxbridge Senior Center pro-vides an opportunity for older adults to access the home-and community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. Please call the Senior Center for more information, 508-278-8622.
• Bereavement Counseling – Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, losing a job or your home or just need to talk to someone? Please call the Senior Center and make an appointment to talk to our bereavement counselor, Dr. Carl Schultz. Dr. Schultz comes to us with impressive credentials. He is available for people of all ages by appointment. All sessions are free, private and confi-dential. Call the Senior Center at 508-278-8622 to make an appointment.
• Thank you to the wonderful peo-ple who help our seniors — We want to thank Tony Giunta, Manager of Hannaford’s for donating flowers and gift cards for our Easter raffle. Thank you also to Stephanie Davis’s 2nd grade class and Holly Earl for teaching a class on caring. The class made Easter cards for our seniors at the Senior Canter.
THE WEEK AHEAD
• Monday, May 25: Memorial Day, Senior Center closed – No Lunch Served.
• Tuesday, May 26: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch – Shepherd’s pie, mixed vegetables and apple cake. 1 p.m. – Pick-up begins for grocery shopping at Hannaford’s. Call 278-8622 to arrange for pick-up.
• Wednesday, May 27: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch – Chicken Piccatta, mashed pota-toes, broccoli and sugar free pudding.
• Thursday, May 28: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch – Hot dogs and roll, baked beans, cole-slaw and sugar free Jell-O. 12:30 p.m. – Pick-up begins for Wal-Mart shopping. Call 278-8622 to arrange for pick-up. 3 p.m. – Computer class.
• Friday, May 29: 11:30 a.m. – Lunch – Baked fish, wild grain rice, green beans and birthday cake.
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Blackstone Valley triBune • 17Friday, May 22, 2015
his message to never give up on your dreams and have high hopes.
DeBlois was a preemie. Doctors told Janice to make a choice of letting him live or die. At 2 years old, he was not sitting upright. With a back-ground in special education, Janice took the legs off of a keyboard and placed it on the floor in hopes of giving him a reason to sit up.
“The first six weeks he was absolutely horrible,” she recalls. “He was hitting every combination of notes together there was. When he was 2 1/2 years old, my husband and I watched “Laurence of Arabia” on television. Six weeks later, I heard the theme song coming from his room. I thought my husband left the record player on, but it was Tony!”
DeBlois didn’t have con-versational speech until he attended the Berkley College of Music, where he graduat-ed magna cum laude. To show that he understood music the-ory, the professors asked him questions in such a way that he could play the answer on his keyboard.
DeBlois has had books writ-ten about him, seven poems written about him and songs written about him. The 1997 CBS Movie Of the Week “Journey of the Heart” was about him. He’s performed all around the world, includ-ing Canada, Nigeria, Ireland, Taiwan and Singapore. His favorite was the Bartovan Opera House in Pookeepsi, N.Y.
“I love it. I love traveling and
doing shows,” said DeBlois. “They’re exciting. My mom is also my business manager and producer. She travels with me. She also does the sound equip-ment. I like it. I really like it.”
Besides music DeBlois also loves being adventurous, said Janice. The two just came back from zip-lining in Cancun.
They swam in an underground cavern. For someone who was told they may not live, it seems that DeBlois is living life to the fullest every day.
When the performance began at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center the audience was astounded. President Gendreau request-
ed “Sentimental Journey.” Playing a mixture of requests, a song dedicated to his mom, popular oldies and classics and even an original song written about him, the crowd clapped and sang along.
“I tell people to keep their thinking caps on so they can think of some of their favorite
songs they want to hear,” said DeBlois. “Jazz is my favorite because I like to play different styles – the old and new styles. I like bringing back memories.”
Olivia Richman can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by email at [email protected].
Musical prodigy pays special visit to areaWOMANS CLUBcontinued from page A1
Olivia Richman photos
Vocalist and pianist Tony DeBlois with his mother and manager, Janice. He dedicated the song “Wind Beneath My Wings” to her during his per-formance.
Southbridge Woman’s Club President Peggy Gendreau poses with Tony and Janice DeBlois. Said Gendreau: “Isn’t he just amazing?”
Tony DeBlois knows more than 10,000 songs, from classical and oldies to jazz and rock and roll. He plays 11 instruments and knows multiple languages.
Tony DeBlois’ favorite part of performing is knowing that people are enter-tained and tapping their feet.
Cipro on community support: ‘I’m very thankful’
was young. It was in her abdomen,” said Fundraising Committee Organizer Pat McHugh. She works with Dawn and has been helping to raise money for years. “It was cancerous. She got treatment right after her 5th birthday. Unfortunately, the treatment they had to give her to survive ruined her lungs. That was one of the side affects. She was supposed to get a double lung trans-plant in January. But they found out she wasn’t a candidate.”
The diagnosis at 5 years old was neu-roelastoma. The aggressive treatments led the family down a very difficult road. Right now they are dealing with Aislen’s inability to grow or gain weight and her chronic lung disease. The fam-ily was in shock, but Dawn said Aislen will never give up.
“Anybody who knows her likes her huge personality,” continued Dawn. “She’s witty. She’s funny. She’s stub-born. But 90 percent of the time she has a positive outlook. She’s not going to give up. Sometimes it can be stress-ful, but she’s not going to just take the diagnosis and say, ‘Oh well, that’s it.’ Everybody absolutely loves her.”
Everybody, including Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, where Aislen has been going to school. With the recent discovery that Aislen wasn’t a candidate for a lung transplant, the New Year started out rocky, getting to the point where she wasn’t able to make it at all.
“They were absolutely wonderful,” Dawn recalls. “Even though she can’t always be there, they make sure she’s receiving instructions and they put together packets for her. Very, very supportive and caring. The students are great. It’s wonderful.”
While the fundraiser will help Aislen’s family deal with medical bills and take Aislen on a few day trips, Dawn hopes that it will also let people know that there are resources available to them.
“When you’re in the midst of some-
thing so huge and so all-consuming in your life there are people out there who can help,” she said. “There are resources. We are very lucky to live in Massachusetts and have the best hos-pitals anywhere. You can’t get much better.”
Staff writer Olivia Richman spoke with Aislen to learn more about the teenager behind the fundraiser. Just like her mother said, she was a positive, talkative girl with a big personality.
How do you feel that there are people in this community who sup-port you?
“Whoever is doing it, I’m very thank-ful. It does feel great that people care. It feels nice that people will do that kind of thing for others.”
What are your hobbies?
“I’m not super mobile. Most of the time I’m sitting at home with the ani-mals. I just got two kittens. I have always wanted cats.”
What do you do at home?
“I play video games a lot. I like to play two-player games. I don’t like to
play alone. I like to play Playstation. Right now I’ve been playing a lot of Borderlands.”
Great game! I heard that you recently visited Washington, D.C., thanks to efforts by the Fundraising Committee.
“Washington was amazing. I’ve always heard about the Smithsonian. My parents went. I was finally I was able to go. It was super neat.”
I was told you were a history buff.
“My parents got me interested in his-tory. Growing up, we’d always watch a lot of documentaries. I grew up around it. I love learning about natural history. It’s amazing how things that are so old are discovered. History is never forgot-ten.”
What do you study at Bay Path?
“I was in Machine Shop at Bay Path.”
Really? Interesting. What made you get into that?
“At first I was set on Health Technology. I wanted to be a doctor.
Then I tried Machine Shop. Something clicked. It was super fun. It’s very interesting because with that there are so many job opportunities. You can machine anything. If you look around the room, everything around the room has a part that was machined.”
Your mother said you are plan-ning day trips, including one to Boston. What are some of the trips you want to take?
“I don’t normally think too far ahead. Nobody knows how long … I’m just going to keep it short and simple.”
Olivia Richman can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by email at [email protected].
CIPROScontinued from page 1
Aislen and her best friend Emily Rose on their way to the Dr. Who 50th Anniversary Movie. According to her mother, Aislen is a huge fan of the series, particularly the tenth doctor, which is who she is dressed as.
A photo of Aislen Cipro in the Children’s Hospital. Big personality, big pizza!
where to go – we can nego-tiate better deals for them,” explained Soraci. “Children with sight issues may have par-ents who can’t afford the medi-cal expenses. We have a lot of connections in Boston. We can
get them in at a low rate.” It was the Sturbridge Lions
Club’s involvement with com-munity that interested Soraci. He got involved when a friend told him what the Lions Club was all about. Outside of hear-ing and sight, The Sturbridge Lions Club host community events, give out four scholar-ships every year to seniors in
Tantasqua High School and help families pay for their children with diabetes to attend Clara Barton Camp in Charlton.
With a reputation of giving back to the community, Soraci isn’t surprised that individuals and businesses in town sup-port the Lions Club’s upcom-ing Golf Tournament. Most of
the raffle items at the steak dinner are donations from area businesses. Restaurants and retail stores donated gift certificates. Golf balls and golf equipment will also be raffled off. Publick House, Arland Tool & Manufacturing, GNY Insurance Company and Host Hotel are some of the hole spon-sors of the golf tournament.
To learn more or purchase tickets reach out to Soraci at [email protected] or by phone at 508-347-5034.
Olivia Richman can be reached at 508-909-4132 or by email at [email protected].
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WE WANT YOUR LISTINGS! 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570
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WEBSTER - 108 THOMPSON ROAD
3+ acres Commercially Zoned! 340 feet Street frontage on Thompson Rd., 450 feet on Tower St., 339 feet on Paper Rd - Summit St. Included is a 2 family, Fieldstone constructed 2 car garage. B-4 Zoned.
New Price $599,000
Sharon Pelletier - BrokerLicensed in MA, CT & RI
ON BATES POINT! Elegant Webster Lake Waterfront Home offers all the amen-ities of a fine home Plus Direct Webster Lake Access! Located in a sheltered cove which provides boat access to full open water! Inground pool, a fully fenced lakeside yard. Fine features include: crown moldings, 9’ ceilings, beautiful cherry kitchen w/ceramic tile floors, granite countertops, S/S appliances, center island, Slider to large lake facing deck! Formal dining , formal living rooms w/gleaming hardwood floors! Plus private 2nd floor 20x26 family room! Spacious master bedroom, whirlpool tub w/waterfall faucet & separate marble show-er! Propane gas heat & central air!! NEW IMPROVED PRICE $569,000.
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6245 +1- sq.ft. of cleared land almost level. Natu-ral pristine shore line. Post & beam shed with loft. $149,900.
WEBSTER LAKE - #7 LONG ISLAND
AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE land on WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Town Map# 40-D-14-0 showing Total Acreage of 11.28. Located at the Southern most end of Webster Lake’s South Pond. Extreme Privacy with Direct Lake Access along a Delightful Level Peninsula that juts out into Webster Lake. Simple yet very Charming Year-round Ranch has a Full Finished Lower Level & walkout access to a screened-in patio, plus a detached garage & shed. ENJOY the PARK LIKE GROUNDS! Plenty of land & nice location to build a Dream Home or possibly more! Developing possibilities? Call for details. $389,000.
WEBSTER LAKE - 32 JACKSON ROAD
NEW LISTING: Unique Webster Lake Waterfront Home! Panoramic views of both Middle and South Ponds! 188+/- of waterfrontage! 15594 +/- sq ft Lot! 3 Bedroom! 2 Baths! Lake facing Fireplaced formal Living Room! Lower Level Summer Kitchen and Fireplace! Garage! $464,900
WEBSTER LAKE ~ 29 SOUTH POINT RD
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THOMPSON - 131 HAGSTROM RD.
Lot 119B Thompson RdTown, Water & Sewer. NEW PRICE $38,500
Lot 119A Thompson RdTown, Water & Sewer. NEW PRICE $38,500
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Sprawling 2089sf+/- Ranch home on 3.95 acres! Custom Built! 3 bedroom, 3 Bath! w/Private Master Bath! hugh office! Hardwoods! Fireplaced Living Room! 30 X 50 Morton Barn! All in the Heart of Farm Country! New Price $304,900.
One Owner! Hip roof colonial on private acre lot. 1758 sq.ft. +/- 3 bedrooms. 1.5 bath, 2 car garage, fireplace main level, hardwood & ceramic flooring, formal dining and more! $264,900.
WEBSTER - 8 MIKE’S WAY
WEBSTER -2 BATH HOUSE RD WEBSTER - 42 SLATER ST
Young Custom Built Waterfront Home! Super Killdeer Island Location on Private Dead End Middle Pond Peninsula! Expan-sive Waterviews! Western Exposure! Friendly Shoreline, Level Lot! Waterfront Front & Back! Fireplaced Living Dining Room! Gourmet Kitchen, oversize island/Breakfast Bar! 2nd bdrm with Private Covered Balcony! 3rd bdrm sleeps 8 comfortably! 2-1/2 Baths! 2 Car Garage! Irrigation System $659,900.
WEBSTER LAKE - 12 INDIAN POINT
THOMPSON - 124 FABYAN-WOODSTOCK RD
CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY! Engineered & Built by Owner! Desireable “OPEN CONCEPT” Floor Plan! 3 Brs, 3 Full Baths! Master BR with On-Suite “Spa Like Bathroom” Lower Level Media Rm with insulated walls & Ceilings! House is set back off the road offering 4+ acres of Privacy! New Price $299,900
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NEW LISTING! A Superb Opportunity to own an Affordable Year-round Home with Webster Lake access & Lake Views! Located in Colonial Park, neighborhood set-ting, 2 BR Ranch with Contemporary Flare! One Level Living! Featuring an Open Floor Plan! Large 21x19 Living/Dining Room Combination! Cathedral Ceiling, Mirrored Wall, Brick Hearth & Wood/ Coal Stove! 2nd Bdr with Sliders to the 10x25 Full Front Deck! Potential for Additional LL Finished Living Area w/Walkout Access! Great Alternative to Condo Living w/NO Condo Fees, NO Condo Associa-tion Rules, NO Regs, &/or Restrictions! $179,900.
PRISTINE 2 FAMILY! Family Owned Since 1936! Maintained & Loved for 80 years! House has GOOD Bones and STRAIGHT Lines.Original All-Natural Woodwork & Solid Doors reflect an “Ageless Elegance” throughout the House! Identical 5 Room Units! 3 bdrms each flr!Hardwoods! Bathroom with Tub & Shower!... Front & Rear enclosed Porches for Added Storage or Extra Seasonal Enjoyment. Beautiful “White Pine” Paneling lines all the Hallways! Convenient Washer & Dryer on each Floor. Walk Up Attic! CALL TODAY!!* $195,000.
THOMPSON - 105 LAMBERT RDFIRST TIME OFFERED! CUSTOM CAPE on 3 ACRES! Superb Quality Con-struction, 2,389 SF Plus 500 SF+ Finished Walkout LL w/In-law Potential, 9 Spacious Rms, 3 Full Baths, Exceptional Open Concept Kitchen/Formal Dining Rm offers an abundance of Cherry Cabinets, Full Front To Back Living Rm, Guest BR, Grand Entry Foyer w/Cathedral Ceilings & Full Bath, Hardwood & Ceramic Tile Floors, Mudroom w/Cherry Cabinets & Sink, Side Entry Farmer’s Porch! Master BR has Separate Entrance to Elegant Upstairs Bathroom w/Whirlpool
Tub & Separate Shower, Master BR has a Walk-in Dressing Rm w/Custom Built-In Closets - leads to Huge Walk-in Attic Storage or STUDIO POTENTIAL!, 2 Car Att’d Garage + 3rd Garage Under! Private, Tranquil Setting, Great Commuter Location! $384,900.
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WEBSTER - 71-B KLEBART AVE.
Spectacular Young 3100 sf Custom Colonial with Wrap Around Farmers Porch! Loads of detail was given to Quality and Functionality! 4 Bedrooms! 3-1/2 Baths! Crown Mold-ings! Frplc Living Room! 40’X60’ Heated In-ground Indoor Pool Room! Radiant Heat! So many more Special Amenities! Call for your private Appointment Today! $650,000.
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WEBSTER LAKE - 603 Treasure Island Townhouse! 6 Rms! 2 Bdrms!
Master Bedroom w/Full Bath! 2.5 Baths! Applianced Kitchen! Din/Liv w/Wall to Wall! Frplcd Family Rm!
CAir! Gas Heat! Garage! BOAT SLIP! Beach! Pool! $269,900.00
WEBSTER - 63 Hillside Ave! 7 Rm Spacious Cape! 4 Bdrms, C/Air, and Room to Expand! Beautifully Maintained! Eat-in
Kit w/Oak Cabinets! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/Frplc, Cathedrals & Skylight! Master w/Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! 4 Season Porch!
Tub, Tile Shower & Dble Marble Vanity! Another Marble & Granite Bthrm! Lower Level Walks Out to Lake! 8 Seat Theater! Stone Frplc Fam Rm! Granite Wet Bar! Workshop w/French Dr to Lake, Possible Bdrm! Half Bath! House Sound System!
Andersons w/Nickel Hardware! 2 Car Heated Garage! Beach! Dock! $1,575,000.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Mark Ave! South Pond - “710’ Waterfront .69 Acre Peninsula”! Lake Views in All Directions! Sunrise to Sunset! Beautiful 12 Rm 3,292’ Ranch! Breezeway Attached 3 Car Garage! Grand 2 Story Entry! Open
Floor Plan! New Cherry & Granite Kit w/Island! Sub-Zero, Bosch & GE Dble Oven! Din Area! Laundry Closet! Frplc Din Rm w/Cathedrals, Skylights & Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! All w/Panoramic Lake Views! Lake Facing Master w/Bath w/Corner Whirlpool, Tile Shower, Dble Vanity! Fam Rm, Game/Pool Rm w/Bar & Exercise Rm! Summer Kit, Possible In-Law! 3 Baths Total! C/Air! Buderus! Irrigation! Huge Trex Deck, Farmers Porch! Beautiful Grounds!
Down Draft Cook Top & Sub Zero Frig! Lake Facing Din, Liv & Sun Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/Marble Frplc & Slider to Mahogany Deck! 1st Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet! Full Bath w/Mexican Tile! 2nd Flr w/Lake Facing Bdrm/Den w/Slider to Deck, another Bdrm & Hall Bath! Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level! 25’ Fam Rm w/Brick Hearth & Slider to Stone
Patio! Sun Rm w/Lake Views! 3rd or 4th Bdrm! Classy 3rd Tile Bath! Utility Rm! C/Air! Gazebo & Shed w/Copper Roofs! 2 Car Garage! $689,900.00
WEBSTER LAKE – 63 Colonial Rd! South Pond! Full Sun Exposure From Sunrise to Sunset! 255’ Waterfront! Water On 2 Sides – Western 170’ Front Side & Eastern 85’ Back Street Side! Fantastic Level Lot with Huge Lake Views, One of the Best on the Lake! Spacious 8 Rm Ranch with Attached 3 Car Garage! Stainless Applianced Granite Center Island Kitchen w/Thermador Induction Cooktop, Dble Oven & Electrolux Frig! Lake View Dining Area! 21’ Liv Rm w/Hardwoods & 4 Lite Marvin French Door to Deck! Lake Facing Frplc Dining Rm w/
French Door & Hrdwds! 1st Floor Master w/Hrdwds & Panoramic Lake Views! Full Tile Bath w/Whirlpool Tub & Separate Shower! 2 Hrdwd Entry Foyers, One w/Skylight, One w/Dble Closets! 1st Flr Laundry Possible! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Level! Frplcd 24’ Fam Rm w/
Bar & Slider out to Paver Patio! Lake Facing Bdrm & 3rd Bdrm! Tile Bath! C/Air! Buderus Oil Heat! $749,900.00
WEBSTER -29 Goddard Street! Attention Investors! 3 Family! Excellent Condition Situated in an Ideal Location!
Good Return on Investment! 7/4/2 Rms! 3/2/1 Bdrms! Nice Kitchens! All Remodeled Baths! Remodeled Down to the Studs! Separate Utilities! Coin
Operated Washer/Dryer! $199,900.00
WEBSTER - 39 Camile Road! 7 Room 50’ Ranch set on 1.13 Acres! Open Floor Plan w/Cathedrals! Hrdwds! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Lower Level Fam Rm! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! Listed by Another,
SOLD by Century21 Lake Realty! 269,500.00
SOUTHBRIDGE – 24 Lynn Lane! 5+ Rm Split! On a Cul De Sac! Liv Rm w/
Hrdwds & Ceiling Fan! Applianced Kit w/Breakfast Bar & Tile Flr! 3 Bdrms w/Wall to Wall Carpets! Full Bath w/Ceramic Tile Floor! Expandable Lower Level w/Brick
WEBSTER – 21 Victoria Dr! Large 6 Rm Ranch w/Open Floor Plan! Corner Lot! Dead End Street! Applianced Kit! Frplc Liv Rm! Bonus Fam Rm or Din Rm w/Beamed Cathedral Ceiling &
Slider to Deck! 3 Bdrms, 2 w/Hrdwds! Full Bath! Many New Updates! Garage!
Packed Kitchen w/Dining Area! Formal Dining Room! 14x27 Living Room! 4-5 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! 2 Car Detached
Garage w/Finished Living Space Above! Convenient! $139,900.00
AUBURN – 64 Elmwood St! 8 Rm Cape! Pakachoag Hill Area! Appliance Kit w/Island! Open Floor Plan! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Entry Foyer w/Dble Closet
MILLBURY – 13 Bayberry La! RAMSHORN WATERFRONT! 100’ Shoreline! East Expo – Super Sunrises! 10+ Rm 4,200’ Contemp Colonial! Most Rms Lake Facing! Open Flr Plan!
Incredible Kit w/Granite, Wolf LP Gas Cooktop, Oven & Micro, Sub Zero Frig & Under Counter 2 Drawer Cooler! Din & Liv Rms w/Tile Flrs & Slider to Wrap Around Deck! 2 Lake Facing
Bdrms w/Full Baths! 3 Bdrms Total! 2 Rm Master w/Cathedrals, Walk-in Closet, Dble Granite Vanity, “MAAX” Tub/Shower! Super Walk-out Lower Level w/2nd Granite Applianced Kit, Huge Entertainment Area! Walk Out to Patio! 3 Full + 2 Half Baths Total! 3Z A/C! Buderus Gas Heat
& Noritz Hot Water! Garage! Beautifully Landscaped! So Much More! $749,900.00
NEW LISTING
WEBSTER LAKE – 190 Killdeer Island Road! 75’ WATERFRONT! North Pond! 7 Room Ranch with Spectacular Views and Sunsets! Applianced Kitchen! Dining Area with Built-In
Hutch! Large Living Room with Fireplace! 3 Comfortable Bedrooms! Master Bedroom with Master Bath! Additional Full Bath! Cathedral Ceiling 4 Season Porch with Slider to the 16x18’ Deck! Heated Mud Room or Office! Full Walk-out Basement with Cedar Closet! Nice Level
Lot with Room for Expansion! Town Water and Sewer! Newer Vinyl Siding and Windows! FHA Oil Heat! Minutes to Rte. 395!
$579,900.00
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A U B U R N : B e a u t i f u l ready to move in 3 b e d r o o m split with
easy flowing lay out in the heart of Auburn.Outstanding road access with lots of privacy too. Won’t last. Priced
at $239,900.
EMERSON REALTORSThe Market Leader
AUBURN: Introducing Phase I of Wind Mill Estates. Four lots to choose from w/quality custom homes on Prospect Hill. Featuring energy updates, 2x6 construction, hardwoods in dining room & foyer, gran-
ite counter tops & central air. $419,900 to $482,900
LANDCharlton: Established area of homes. 1.15 acres sloping lot. Well and septic on proper-ty but condition is not known. Across from Charlton Furniture. $49.900
FIRST TIME BUYERS!Good Credit
But No Down Payment?You can still buy and I would love to help you!Please call me to discuss
21 Bancroft Street, Auburn • $325,000Short Sale Opportunity! Over 3,000 sq. in this spacious 4-5 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial in great lo-cation. Huge first floor family room, beautiful sunroom, partially finished basement, 2 car
THOMPSON- Looking for privacy…this older home is set back from the road and sits on .83 acre of land. The home was built in 1900 and is a Raised Ranch with 7 rooms, open den kitchen, living room and dining area, master bedroom with master bath; sunroom with sliders leading to a deck on back of house. There is also a 2 car garage. This comes with a 27 acre parcel. Please call for more information or a viewing. Offered at $249,000
PUTNAM-This conveniently located Cape style home is just a short jump onto I-395 for commuting North or South and is walking distance to the stores & shops of downtown Putnam. This home features 2 bedrooms with an additional room without a closet that could be a third bedroom or a great office, a remodeled first floor bathroom, laundry on the first floor, updated kitchen, wood floors, an open dining-living combination, and even a great front porch. Exterior, 1 car garage, newer roof, shed, almost en-tirely fenced in yard, and patio complete the package. $129,900
KILLINGLY-Step inside and be surprised at the amount of space this home offers! Set in a residential neighborhood, there are 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, formal living & dining rooms and an open kitchen & fam-ily room with 2 sets of sliders onto the deck. A private backyard provides a great venue for entertaining. All offered at a very reasonable $249,900
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WOODSTOCK-Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 full baths, 2,545 sq ft. Cape-Cod style home nestled on .53 of an acre down a pretty country road. The kitchen with plenty of storage, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances will make any cook envious. The large dining area is bright and cheery for all gatherings. Living room is cozy by the fireplace and the first floor bedroom always comes in handy, there’s even a heated breeze-way. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms with large closets. Over the garage is a 15x24 sq ft. great room which is a per-fect spot for teenage “fun space”. The lower level has an additional 672 sq.feet with 2 nicely finished rooms plus full bath,that are not included in the total square footage amount. Central a/c, security system and storage galore are a bonus. This is truly a beautiful home. Schedule your private viewing today! $349,900
THOMPSON-Don’t miss out on this great seasonal home with rights and a short walk to Little/School House Pond. The pond is fully recreational year-round. This cottage does have a propane wall mounted heating system and with some modifications could be year round especially since it has a newer well & septic system. The home has a great open floor plan and has been recently painted inside & out. There are 2 good sized bedrooms and a full bathroom that has just been renovated. $149,900
THOMPSON- If you are looking for convenience and privacy, you have it here. This 7 room, 3 bedroom Ranch home also offers an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room with pellet stove insert in fireplace, plus a large family room which leads to a screened porch. This home sits on 2+ acres with mature flowers, blueberry bushes and fruit trees. Set back you will find a barn with loft and lean, too. All this offered for only $209,000
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Longmeadow MA 01106Phone: (413) 386-5839
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This four season home was rebuilt in 2009 from the foun-dation up. Property includes waterfront and access to the lake & dock. Awesome views from the double decks, fab-ulous Open Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and
granite countertops. Ceramic Tile Bathroom and two large bed-rooms on the main floor. The top level offers a Great Room with Cathedral Ceiling, Office and Master Bedroom Suite w/ walk-in closet, full ceramic tiled bath with jacuzzi tub and private shower!
24 Sichols Colony Road, Wales, MA
One of the nicest 55+ manufactured home communities in all of Mass! This Like new home features 3 BR, 2 BA, full applianced (new) kitchen, walk-in closets, laundry room, deck, and more. Private exterior lot. Must see!
Call today 508-867-4532
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WEBSTER75 Lakeside Dr S 12-1:30 $199,900 Joann Szymczak/Remax Advantage 508-943-7669
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Oxford/Charlton Line Oversized residential wooded lot. 1.51 acres, 2 miles from center of town * I395. Seller to help with costs.Mid 40’s make an offer
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CHARLTON $399,900 for this brand new 8 room, 3 bed-room, 2-1/2 bath Colonial on over an acre lot is ready to move in! Over $40,000 spent for top of the line upgrades! This 2800 square foot home features 2 car garage, 24 x 25 family room, 12 x 24 deck, 5 x 42 farmer’s porch, 1st floor laundry & ALL appliances. Backup generator included. Home is located in a sought after cul-de-sac neighborhood in Ponnikin Hill Estates with convenient access to Mass Pike and Rt. 20. Start packing!
WEBSTER $199,999! Spacious 7 room, 3 bedroom 2 Bath Ranch in great condition on well-maintained lot with beach & boating very close by. Fairly new, large kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertops & kitchen island. Central Air! Large fireplaced living room with wet bar & cathedral ceilings w/ skylights. French doors lead to a family room, office or exercise room. Master bed-room suite has a vanity room and master bathroom. Laundry room. A new separate heated building can be used as a workshop hobby/getaway or whatever room. A MUST SEE!
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Blackstone Valley triBune • 5Friday, May 22, 2015
SATURDAY, MAY 23
AMY HERRERA & REID TREVASKIS9:00 p.m.Acoustic duo playingblues, folk and pop rock308 LAKESIDE308 East Main St.East Brookfield, MA 774-449-8333
SATURDAY, MAY 30
ALTERNATIVES’ 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THEVALLEY FRIENDSHIP TOURWalk, run or bike through thenation’s newest National ParkFor more information:www.AlternativesNet.orgor call 508-234-6232 CHARLTON GARDEN CLUBANNUAL PLANT SALE9:00 a.m. - 12 NoonTown CommonNo early birds, please
SUNDAY, MAY 31
FESTIVAL OF FUN1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Free event at Eastford Baptist Church133 Union Rd. (Rt. 171)Eastford, CTRain or shineBouncy house, snacks,carnival games, prizes,cake walk, face painting
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 and SATURDAY, JUNE 6
MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY60 Maple St., Spencer, MA19th ANNUALINTERNATIONAL BAZAARFriday 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Saturday Noon - 10:00 p.m.Free shuttle service from Price Chopper lot, Spencer Bank, Howe Village, and Senior Living at ProutyFree admission
Free entertainmentGiant flea market, raffles International foods Rides and games for the kids
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
KLEM’S 11th ANNUAL EQUINE DAY10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.An event for horse enthusiast!Equestrian related products
and services. Rescue horses,food, pony rides, raffles & fun!Blessings Farm Drill Teamwill perform from 1-2 p.m.Email [email protected]’S
117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) A DAY OF MUSIC1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Rain or shine atARTISTS IN THE COUNTRY52 County Rd., West Woodstock, CTFor info callAnn Chuk at 860-465-7945 [email protected]
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAYJULY 10, 11, 12
Klem’s DockDog Days 2015Dock Jumping and DivingCanine Aquatics CompetitionRegister today atwww.dockdogs.comKLEM’S117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA508-885-2708 (EXt. 104)
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MAY 23 - JUNE 14
ARTISTS IN THE COUNTRYSPRING COLLABORATIVEArtists and music52 County Rd., West Woodstock, CTFridays 4:30-6 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon-4:30 p.m.For info callAnn Chuk at 860-465-7945 FREE COMMUNITY YOGAEvery Sunday at 6:30 p.m.Cash donations accepted for P.A.W.S.and nonperishable food collected forDaily Bread STRONG BODY/STRONG MIND112 Main St., Putnam, CTwww.strongbodystrongmind.us ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.CADY’S TAVERN2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI401-568-4102 TRIVIA NIGHTWednesdays7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m.HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA508-892-9822
WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIAEvery Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.CADY’S TAVERN2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44)Chepachet, RI401-568-41 02 KARAOKEEvery Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-12In the Veterans LoungePublic invitedAMERICAN LEGIONTUTTLE POST #27988 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA508-832-2701
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHTHEXMARK TAVERNAT SALEM CROSS INN260 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA508-867-2345www.salemcrossinn.com Every Thursday is 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.CHICKEN NIGHTFamily style baked chicken with fries, pasta & marinara sauce, salad and rollsAdults: $11.75Children under 10: $6.75AMERICAN LEGIONTUTTLE POST #27988 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA508-832-2701 TRIVIA NIGHTAT THE STOMPING GROUNDEvery Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.132 Main St., Putnam, CT860-928-7900Also, live music five nights a week (Wed.-Sun.) WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISINGFOR CHARITY CAR SHOWJune 3 through August 26Every Wednesday nightat 5 p.m. till dusk100% of the proceeds go to theMasonic Children’s CharityKLEM’S117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA508-885-2708 (Ext. 104)View the schedule atwww.klemsonline.com KLEM’S FARMERS MARKETJune 13 through October 24Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Accepting applicationsFREE to all qualifying vendorsAPPLY TODAYVisit www.klemsonline.comKLEM’S117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA508-885-2708 (Ext. 104)
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Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court
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Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01608
(508)831-2200Docket No. WO14A0151AD
CITATIONG.L. c. 210, §6
In the matter of: In the matter of:
Kayley Angela MarquesTo: Lisa Jean Marques last known ad-dress 160 Border Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a peti-tion for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Fami-lies of said Commonwealth.A petition has been presented to said court by:Narjara Lima Pires of Worcester, MA Jarbas Carvalho Pires of Worcester, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Kayley Lima Pires IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE-TO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEAR-ANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Worces-ter ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 06/09/2015WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court.Date: March 4, 2015
Stephanie K. FattmanRegister of Probate
May 15, 2015May 22, 2015May 29, 2015
Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court
Probate and Family CourtWorcester Probate and Family
Court225 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608(508) 831-2200
Docket No. WO15C0173CAIn the matter of:
Dexter Michael GeorgeOf: Blackstone, MA
NOTICE OF PETITION FORCHANGE OF NAME
To all persons interested in petition described: A petition has been presented by Charlotte S Therrien requesting that: Dexter Michael George be allowed to change his name as follows: Dexter Michael TherrienIF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 06/09/2015 WITNESS, Hon. Denise L Meagher, First Justice of this Court.Date: May 12, 2015
Stephanie K. FattmanRegister of Probate
May 22, 2015
Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court
Worcester Probate and Family Court
225 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01608
(508) 831-2200Docket No. WO15P1507EA
CITATION ON PETITION FORFORMAL ADJUDICATION
Estate of: Grace Ann McDonaldDate of Death: 04/03/2015
To all interested persons:A Petition has been filed by:Barbara A MacMillan of Southborough MArequesting that the Court enter a for-mal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.And also requesting that:Barbara A MacMillan of Southborough MAbe appointed as Personal Representa-tive(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond.You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attor-ney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 06/09/2015This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a writ-ten appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken with-out further notice to you.The estate is being administered un-der formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachu-
setts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the admin-istration from the Personal Represen-tative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court.Date: May 14, 2015Stephanie K. Fattman,Register of ProbateMay 22, 2015
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Barbara L. Roaf and Chester E. Roaf to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated October 26, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 42007, Page 135, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present hold-er, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. on June 19, 2015, on the mortgaged premises located at 6 Second Street, Manchaug (Sutton), Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:The land in Sutton, Village of Manchaug, Worcester County, MA known as Lot 23 on a map entitled, “Property of Knight Finance Corp. Manchaug Village & Mills, Sutton, MA, revised Plan, September 1927, scale 1’= 80’,” and filed in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds as Plan 4 in Book 52.Being the same premises conveyed to Chester E. Roaf and Barbara Roaf by deed dated May 22, 1989, and recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds, at Book 12109, Page 12.For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 12109, Page 12.These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improve-ments, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchas-er at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thir-ty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for record-ing upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publica-tion.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Present holder of said mortgage
By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES,
P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500
TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGEZONING BOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch 40A, Section 11, and Chap-ter 173, Section 47 of the Northbridge Zoning By-laws, the Northbridge Zon-ing Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 7:05 P.M. at the Aldrich School Town Hall Annex, 14 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA to consider the ap-plication of William R. Renaud, 115 Ivy Lane, Whitinsville, MA for a Special Permit pursuant to Article V, Section 173-12 of the Town of Northbridge Zon-ing By-laws, Table of Use Regulations, in order to allow business offices and associated storage in a Business-2 zoning district.The property is located at 132-136 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA
shown on Assessor’s Map 5 as Par-cel 62, consisting of .42 acres. The property is located in a Business-2 zoning district and is owned by Wil-liam R. Renaud.The purpose of this hearing is to pro-vide an opportunity for public comment. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding this matter should attend said meeting at the time and place designated. A copy of the petition is available for re-view at the office of the Town Clerk and Zoning Board of Appeals Office and may be reviewed during normal busi-ness hours.
Thomas Hansson, ChairmanNorthbridge Zoning Board of Appeals
May 22, 2015May 29, 2015
TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGEZONING BOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch 40A, Section 8, and Article X, Section 173-46 (E) of the Northbridge Zoning By-laws, the Northbridge Zon-ing Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 7:20 P.M. at Aldrich School Town Hall Annex, 14 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA to consider the appeal of Douglas Road Industrial Realty Trust, W. Robert Knapik, Trustee appealing the determi-nation of the Building Inspector/ Zoning Official that a proposed composting fa-cility is not an allowed use in an Indus-trial-1 zoning district.The property is located adjacent to 279 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, MA, shown on Assessor’s Map 3 as Parcels 122 & 123, and is owned by Douglas Road Industrial Realty Trust.The purpose of this hearing is to pro-vide an opportunity for public comment. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding this matter should attend said meeting at the time and place designated. A copy of the petition is available for re-view at the office of the Town Clerk and Zoning Board of Appeals Office and may be reviewed during normal busi-ness hours.
Thomas Hansson, ChairmanNorthbridge Zoning Board of Appeals
May 22, 2015May 29, 2015
(SEAL) THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTSLAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
2015 SM 001277ORDER OF NOTICE
To:Audrey MacDonald a/k/a Audrey L. MacDonald;Bruce MacDonaldand to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.:U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trustclaiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in UXBRIDGE, numbered 159 HECLA STREET, given by Audrey MacDonald a/k/a Audrey L. MacDonald and Bruce MacDonald to Beneficial Massachusetts Inc., dated July 9, 2007, and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 41470, Page 392, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for deter-mination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status.If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 22, 2015 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act.Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court on May 11, 2015Attest:______________________________
Deborah J. PattersonRecorder
201402-0595-PRPMay 22, 2015
MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by Debra M. Cennerazzo to “MERS”, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a sepa-rate corporation that is acting solely as nominee for Shamrock Financial Corporation, “Lender”; and its suc-cessors and assigns dated January 27, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, in Book 38284, Page 313, as assigned by Assignment of Mortgage dated October 30, 2008 and recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, Book 43479, Page 231, of which mort-gage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the pur-pose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM, on June 12, 2015, on the premis-es known as 275 Manchaug Road, Sutton, Massachusetts, the premises described in said mortgage, together with all the rights, easements, and appurtenances thereto, to wit:A certain tract of land in Sutton, Worcester County, with the buildings thereon situated in the southerly part of said Sutton on the northerly side of the road leading from Manchaug to West Sutton and bounded and described as follows:BEGINNING at the northwesterly cor-ner thereof at a stake and stone at a corner of land formerly of John Titus;THENCE S. 71 ½ ° E. 137 feet to an iron pipe driven into the ground with stones around it; THENCE S. 10 ½ ° E. and passing over a drill hole on a large rock on the northerly side of said road, said drill hole being near the line of said road, 278 feet more or less, to the center of said road;THENCE N. about 63 ½ ° degrees W. in the center of said road, 137 feet to the line of land formerly of said Titus; THENCE N. 10 ½° W. 225 ¾ feet by land formerly of said Titus to the place of beginning.For title reference see Deed recorded October 7, 2003 in Book 31897, Page 188.Terms of Sale: These premises are being sold subject to any and all unpaid real estate taxes, water rates, munici-pal charges and assessments, condo-minium charges, expenses, costs, and assessments, if applicable, federal tax liens, partition wall rights, statutes, regulations, zoning, subdivision con-trol, or other municipal ordinances or bylaws respecting land use, configu-ration, building or approval, or bylaws, statutes or ordinances regarding the presence of lead paint, asbestos or other toxic substances, sanitary codes, housing codes, tenancy, and , to the extent that they are recorded prior to the above mortgage, any easements, rights of way, restrictions, confirmation or other matters of record.
Purchaser shall also bear all state and county deeds excise tax. The deposit of $5,000.00 is to be paid in cash or bank or certified check at the time and place of the sale, with the balance of the purchase price to be paid by bank or certified check within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale, to be deposited in escrow with Guaetta and Benson, LLC, at 73 Princeton Street, Suite 212, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts.In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described prop-erty according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder or, thereafter, to the next highest bidders, providing that said bidder shall deposit with said attorney, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within five (5) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder.Other terms, if any, are to be announced at the sale.Present holder of said mortgageU.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust 2006-3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-3by its AttorneysGuaetta and Benson, LLCPeter V. Guaetta, EsquireP.O. Box 519Chelmsford, MA 01824May 15, 2015May 22, 2015May 29, 2015June 5, 2015
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LEGALSNOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE
OF REAL ESTATEBy virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by Dorothy R. Mahoney to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated January 26, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 40609, Page 220, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., s/b/m to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP dated November 25, 2011 and recorded with said registry on December 5, 2011 at Book 48218 Page 213 and by assignment from Bank of America, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC dated May 10, 2013 and recorded with said registry on June 18, 2013 at Book 51056 Page 112, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. on June 3, 2015, on the mort-gaged premises located at 106 Heritage Drive, Unit 106, Mid-Rise Building II, Heritage Park Estates Condominium, Whitinsville (Northbridge), Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mort-gage,TO WIT:Land in Northbridge, the ‘Unit’ known as Unit No. 106, having a post office address of 106 Heritage Drive, in a condominium known as Heritage Park Estates Condominium and established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A, as amended, by Master Deed. dated January 18, 1985, and recorded with Worcester Registry of Deeds In Book 8933, Page 320. Together with an undivided .7418 per-centage interest in the common areas and facilities of said Condominium and together with the rights, if any. to exclu-sive use of the common areas and facil-ities of said Condominium as more fully set forth In the aforesaid Master Deed and the Unit Deed. Together with the benefit Of, and subject to, the easements, restrictions, condi-tions, rights and obligations set forth or referred to in said Master Deed, Unit Deed and provisions of the Heritage Park Estates Condominium Trust, its by-laws and Rules and Regulations, recorded with Said Registry of Deeds, as the same may from time to time be amended by instruments of record. For title see Deed dated August 11, 2003 at Book 31179, Page 369. Parcel ID: Map 24, Parcel 706For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed record-ed with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 31179, Page 389.These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applica-ble, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restric-tions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLCPresent holder of said mortgage
By its Attorneys,HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.
150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458
(617) 558-0500201312-0914 - PRP
May 8, 2015May 15, 2015May 22, 2015
ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS
DON’T MISS A THING!
Trips OfferedThe “Trips Offered” section
is for non-profit organiza-tions and will run as space allows. Anyone who wish-es to take advantage of this space must submit a copy of a not-for-profit certificate to Editor Adam Minor. Mail your certificate and infor-mation to Trips Offered, c/o Adam Minor, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax to 508-764-8015 or e-mail to [email protected].
UNION SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE
Once again, the opportuni-ty to experience the pleasure to travel in a day or an extend-ed excursion comes to you. Chapter No. 12, USJB/CFL of Southbridge, a non-profit fraternal, announces the 2015 scheduled trips. As always, all excursions are available to the public. One doesn’t have to be a member of USJB to attend a sponsored event. Please consider keeping this list for future reference. We also offer gift certificates in any amount as an apprecia-tion gift. The recipient can apply the gift certificate for any event of his or her choice up to the face value of the cer-tificate. Please call for addi-tional details (508-764-7909) and leave a message.
The following are brief descriptions of the scheduled excursions. If you are inter-ested in any of these events, please call for additional information and for reser-vations. All trips require a reservation form and a pay-ment form. Suggestion is to reserve early.
• May 29-31: A three-day visit to Niagara Falls, Finger Lakes Region and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to attend the 24th annual spectacu-lar Canadian International Military Tattoo with preci-sion marching bands, bag-pipes, drums, dancers and more, totaling 400 to 500 per-formers. Lodging two nights at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, on the Canadian side of the falls, includes two com-plete breakfasts, a dinner at a local restaurant a visit to Niagara Falls Casino, a local guide for visiting Niagara Falls and the English com-munity of Niagara on the Lake. A Finger Lakes Region winery, Ventosa Vineyards, Geneva, N.Y., at Lake Seneca is included for a visit, lunch, and wine tasting. Cost is $525 per person/double. A cancel-lation insurance and budget payment plan are offered. Please note: A valid U.S. Passport is required for trav-el to Canada.
• June 9-11: Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Md., for a three-day excursion that includes two evening base-ball games with lower field seating, lodging for two nights at the Holiday Inn Suites, two full breakfasts and for 2015, an extended tour of Washington, D.C., including Arlington National Cemetery. Cost is $510 per person/double; $650 sin-gle; $470 per person/triple. Cancellation insurance and a budget payment plan are offered, Departure is from Southbridge from a designat-ed location.
• June 13: “Evening at the Boston Pops,” in Symphony Hall, Boston, for a special program. After last year’s sold out performances, Keith Lockhart, conductor, and the Boston Pops Orchestra bring back “Cirque de la Symphonie” — a magical fusion of circus with orches-tral music. Aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers, jugglers, balancers, contortionists, and more talented artists who will take the stage as the Boston Pops perform their own spectacular music of Tchaikovsky, Saint-Seans and Rimsky-Kosakov. The 8 p.m. concert with reserved second balcony seating is $55 per person. Departure: 5:30 p.m. from the RMV, La Rochelle Way, Southbridge. Reserve early to avoid disap-pointment.
• July 19: A Sunday
afternoon at Tanglewood — reserved seating for the 2:30 p.m. concert in the Koussevitsky Music Shed, preceded by a lun-cheon at the Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge. Sir Neville Mariner, conductor and the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform music of Mozart and Schumann. The con-cert guest performer is Paul Lewis, pianist. The cost is $119 per person. A limited number of seats (30) are avail-able. Reservation deadline is July 10. Departure is 9 a.m. from the RMV, La Rochelle Way. Southbridge.
• August: A possible mystery trip to someplace unique.
• Sept. 8-11: A four-day excursion to Quebec City, the only historic walled city in North America. Lodging for three nights at the Palace Royal Hotel near Saint Jean Gate to the old city. Included is dinner at the hotel’s Beffori Steak House. A local guide for sightseeing Quebec Citadel Fortress, the Plains of Abraham and the original lower old town, Place Royale ends with free time for a gourmet lunch (on own) and explore the romantic charms of the Parisian style streets. Evening dinner is included at D’Orsays in old Quebec. Next day is the Picturesque Beaupre Coast with a visit to Les Cuivre d’art and Guilles Copper Museum, Shrine St Anne de Beaupre and more free time in Quebec City. Dinner this evening is the Café de Paris. A stop at the duty free shop on our depar-ture from Canada is includ-ed. The trip cost is $695 per person/double; $635 per per-son/triple and $975 single. A budget payment plan and cancellation insurance are available. Departure is from Southbridge at the specific location. Please note: A valid U.S. Passport is required.
• October: A possible two-day foliage trip to New Hampshire.
• Nov. 15: A day in New York City to do as you wish. Sightseeing, visit a museum, shop, dine, attend a mati-nee Broadway show, etc. Departure from Southbridge is 6:30 a.m. with return time to Southbridge about 10:30 p.m. Cost is $54 per person. Please reserve early.
• Dec. 12: Festival of Christmas Lights at the La Salette Shrine — A concert with Fr. Pat, the Singing priest in the Shrine Chapel: visit the international dis-play of Nativity sets, the gift and book shop, the candle shrine, the bistro and all preceded by a luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. Cost is $49 for adults; $35 age 4 to 10; Free 3 years and under.
We at Chapter No. 12 hope you can join us for one or more of these scheduled trips for 2015. The possibility of additional day or extended trips may take place. Watch for these special announce-ments. Please remember to keep this list for future ref-erence. Chapter No. 12, USJB (Union Saint-Jean Baptiste), is a non-profit fraternal soci-ety and at various times via these excursions we are able to provide some monetary assistance to worthy causes.
SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
2015 TRIP SCHEDULE
• Wednesday, June 10: A tribute to Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe. $80 gets you a deluxe motor coach ride to Whites at Westport with your choice of a chick-en or fish meal. Enjoy the enchanting songs of Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe endearing icons of the 20th century. This show is fresh from Vegas. Only 10 seats remain.
• Thursday, July 16: Gambling at Mohegan Sun. $25 gets you a deluxe motor coach from the Southbridge Community Center to Mohegan Sun, a $25 casino package subject to the casi-
no. The bus will leave the Community Center at 10 a.m. I must have a minimum of 30 and money is due at time of sign up. You will need a current picture ID or players card to get casino package. Need 35 people.
• Thursday, Aug. 20: A Tribute to Patsy Cline and lobster feast. $80 gets you transportation to the Log Cabin. You will enjoy Hors d’oeuvres, clam chowder, ribs, chicken and lobster with wine and ice cream sun-dae. You will listen to “Sweet Dreams,” “Walking after Midnight” and more. Need 25 people.
• Tuesday, Sept. 22: A trib-ute to the Beach Boys. SOLD OUT
• Oct. 13-19: Aruba: SOLD OUT
• Thursday, Nov. 12: A trib-ute to Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra $89 gets you a deluxe motor coach ride to the Venus De Milo in Swansea. You have a choice of chick-en or fish. Sebastian Anzaldo and Sharon Owens look and sound like Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand. They will perform many of their great songs and do a duet. Ten seats remain.
Trips are open to the pub-lic! Make checks payable to the Southbridge Senior Citizens Association. Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon Senior Center Monday, Wednesday or Friday morn-ings from 9 to 10 a.m. or call 774-922 4049, or e-mail me [email protected].
MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY PARISH
SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, is offer-ing the following trips. For more information, call Bernard Dube at (508) 885-3098.
• California: from San Francisco to San Diego, including Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: June 8-21.
• Poland, Estonia, Lithuania & Latvia, includ-ing St Petersburg, the Bolshoi, etc.: Sept. 6-21.
• Vietnam, Thailand & Cambodia: Feb. 13-29, 2016
• Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg: May 2-12, 2016
• Iceland: June 20-25, 2016• Germany, Switzerland &
Austria, including a Rhine River Cruise: Aug. 22 to Sept. 4, 2016.
BERNADETTE CIRCLE NO. 709: DAUGHTERS
OF ISABELLA
2015 FANTASTIC BUS TOURS
• June 14-16: Bar Harbor Spectacular — Deluxe hotel, five meals, Acadia National Park, $379. 7 a.m. Southbridge; 7:30 a.m. Freeport Visit and L.L. Bean, too! The Maine Event!
• July 12: Hukelau Dinner Theatre — “Christmas in July,” delicious cuisine/show, $72. 8:30 a.m. Webster; 9 a.m. Southbridge, Atkins Farm Stand visit! Hawaii comes to Chicopee!
• Aug. 9: Newport Playhouse Show & Lobster Fest! Lobster “plus” Feast! $92. 9 a.m. Southbridge; 9:30 a.m. Webster. Terrific “Flamingo Court” show and cabaret! Lobster “plus” buf-fet and Newport’s best show!
• Aug. 23: Gloucester Lobster Cruise New England’s Finest Cruise Luncheon, $87. 8:30 a.m. Southbridge; 9 a.m. Webster. Entertainment/narrated cruise/Salem visit, too! The best summer time trip ever!
• Sept. 13-15: Atlantic City Resorts Casino — Atlantic City’s original casino! $229. 7 a.m. Webster; 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. $25 slot bonus, two buffets, revue show, great walking on the board-walk, food and shopping, too!
• November: Fantastic show with luncheon includ-ed! Further information such as place, date, times of depar-ture, etc., to be announced shortly!
For reservations on these exciting tours, please contact Janet Caouette at 508-887-2215, or Bernadette Langlois at 508-943-8047. Please make checks payable to Bernadette Circle No. 709. Mail to Bernadette Circle No. 709, P.O. Box 201, Webster, MA 01570.
Bernadette Circle No. 709, Daughters of Isabella, is a non-profit, charitable Catholic women’s organiza-tion.
THE FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE/FISKDALE SENIORS
The Friends of Sturbridge/Fiskdale Seniors offer a spring trip. It will be on May 19 to Randolph, to enjoy lunch and attend play, “Late Night Catachism.” Flyers available at the Sturbridge Senior Center, Route 20 and Arnold Road in Sturbridge. Lunch choice of baked scrod or chicken. Price, including driver gratuity, is $91 per person. Bus leaves from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sturbridge. Leave time later. Check, made out to Friends of Sturbridge Seniors, may be brought or mailed (P.O. Box 746) to the Senior Center. For reserva-tion or information, phone the Senior Center at 508-347-7575.
CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER TRIPS
Charlton Senior Center presents 2015 Trips:
• April 30: “Broadway Meets Nashville at the Big City Jamboree” with Cabaret Lulu at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge. $47.50 includes lunch at Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village and Music/Variety Show. Meet at OSV at 11:30 a.m. Make check payable to: H. David Weinstein.
• May 19: “Late Night Catechism” play at Lantana’s in Randolph. $89 includes lunch, hilarious play and transportation. Make check payable to: Best of Times.
• June 23: “The Drifters Fabulous Fifties” at Luciano’s in Wrentham. $89 includes lunch, fabulous show and transportation. Make check payable to: Best of Times.
• July 23: “Lobsterbake & Lighthouse Lovers Harbor Cruise” at Pine Point Restaurant in Scarborough, Maine, $99 includes lunch, beautiful 90 min. narrated scenic cruise and transporta-tion. Make check payable to: Best of Times.
• Oct. 6: “Fall Foliage” Day Trip Guided Tour — $79.95 includes lunch at JP Stephens, service of Best of Time tour guide, visit to Cathedral of the Pines, Smith’s Country Cheese & Red Apple Farm & Transportation. Make check payable to: Best of Times.
• Oct. 28: “America Sings: Let Freedom Ring” with Cabaret Lulu at OSV in Sturbridge. $47.50 includes lunch at Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village and Music/Variety Show. Meet at OSV at 11:30 a.m. Make check payable to: H. David Weinstein.
• Dec. 8: “A Holiday Celebration” with Cabaret Lulu at OSV in Sturbridge. $47.50 includes lunch at Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village and Music/Variety Show. Meet at OSV at 11:30 a.m. Make check payable to: H. David Weinstein
Please call Elaine for more info at 508-248-2231 Flyers available at the Charlton Senior Center, 37 Main St, Charlton, MA 01507. Flyers available at Charlton Senior Center.
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FOODThe Sweetest Apple On Earth
A ‘Berry’ Healthy Way To Help Your Heart
Treat Travels Well
(NAPS)A Kiku apple a day can make
a terrific snack: A medium-size one has about 100 calories and is a good source of fiber and vitamin C. What’s more, you and your family will likely love its supersweet taste.
Ranking SweetnessApples are ranked on a sweet-
ness scale according to brix (the sugar percentage natural-ly found in the apples). Most apples have a brix of 12 to 14 percent. Apples that are sweet-
er (such as Gala) are at the high end of that range while traditional apples including Honeycrisp and Red Delicious are in the middle to lower end. Brix levels in Kiku apples, which are said to be quite pos-sibly the sweetest apples you’ll ever taste, typically range from 16 to 17 percent, often even higher.
Kiku apples are also known for their extreme crunch, juici-ness, attractively striped, ruby-red color and intriguing origin.
The KIKU StoryIt all started back in 1990,
when an Italian apple expert by the name of Luis Braun was traveling through Japan. He discovered an apple that was dramatically different from all the other apples in its orchard. He was so mesmerized by its supersweet, full-flavored taste that he took a branch from the tree back with him to Italy. Once home, he painstakingly set out to grow as many trees as he could, making it his mission to share this new flavor with
the world. Within the U.S., KIKU apples
are grown in Washington state, Michigan and Pennsylvania—with more trees being planted across expanded acres in those states to ensure that strong demand for KIKU apples is met.
“Kiku is very quickly join-ing the ranks of premium apples that savvy consumers are increasingly seeking,” said Steve Lutz, Vice President of Marketing for apple grow-er Columbia Marketing International, Inc. and former CEO for the Washington Apple Commission. “Cultivating new apple trees is a labor of love,” he added. “It can take three to five years to nurture new apple trees. Our growers have been working overtime to bring Kiku to market.”
Smart SnackingThe extreme sweetness of
Kiku apples lends appeal to it being a healthy snack option. “It’s a great option to help beat the mid-afternoon slump,” said registered dietitian and food
blogger Laura Chalela Hoover, who recommends eating the apple in place of nutrient-void sweets, which often contain processed sugars and addi-tives. “Naturally sweet foods like Kiku can stop sugar crav-ings and help you break an unhealthy sugar addiction.”
Enjoy An Apple SandwichDelicious fresh, these apples
also make a wonderful addi-tion to classic dishes, including the grilled cheese sandwich. Simply layer apple slices and your favorite cheese between two slices of bread and grill at a low temperature. The sweet juiciness of the apples melds beautifully with melted cheese, making a warm, tasty treat rel-ished by kids and adults alike.
Kiku apples also make an excellent addition to salads or smothered with peanut butter.
Learn MoreFor further sweet-apple facts
and recipes, go to www.sweetki-ku.com.
(NAPS)A little heart-shaped fruit can be a
big help to your heart. According to research, strawberries may play an important role in helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.
“Strawberries are at the top of the list of foods I recommend for packing the most nutrition into everyday meals, especially when considering cardiovas-cular health,” said Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, LDN. “It’s an easy sell with their versatility and naturally sweet taste.”
Here are 12 more reasons to enjoy California strawberries:
1. High in vitamin C (more per serving than an orange) and may boost immunity.
2. Considered a superfruit with loads of antioxidants and anthocyanins.
3. Versatile and can be added to both savory and sweet dishes.
4. Low in sugar, naturally sweet with only 45 calories per cup.
5. A source of potassiumto support healthy blood pressure.
6. A good source of dietary fiber.7. Available year-round and easy to
freeze.8. Grown by caring strawberry farm-
ers who use sustainable farming prac-tices.
9. Loved by kids and ideal for snacks and lunches.
10. Ideal for adding appeal to summer-time dishes and special occasions.
11. Grown to perfection in ideal grow-
ing conditions along California’s coast.12. Globally loved and voted America’s
favorite fruit.Try this recipe for a tasty way to
enjoy strawberries:
GRILLED SALMON WITH STRAWBERRY GINGER SALSA
Serves: 6
Salsa:Prepare at least one hour ahead.1 English or seedless cucumber,
finely chopped 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. cilantro, cut into strips 1 tsp. fresh ginger, freshly
grated 1 yellow pepper, diced small 3–4 Tbsp. seasoned rice
wine vinegar 2 cups fresh California
strawberries, hulled and diced small
Sauce: 1 stick unsalted butter 1 clove garlic 1 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 6 s a l m o n f i l l e t s
(or fish of choice), skinless
Mix cucumbers, green onion, cilan-tro, ginger, yellow pepper and vinegar. Cover and chill at least one hour. Just before serving, add strawberries. In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic over low heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce and lemon juice and cook 2 minutes; set aside. Prepare a charcoal grill; when ready, brush sauce on salmon pieces and place on a well-oiled fish-grilling rack. Place rack over coals about 4 inch-es from fire and grill approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Brush with the sauce again after turning and again when done. Transfer to warm platter and top with salsa.
Learn MoreFor more information and health-
ful recipes, follow @castrawberries on Facebook, or visit www.californiastraw-berries.com.
(NAPS)For kids on the go and adults on the
move, for business trips and daily com-mutes, for family hikes and walks in the park, you want a treat that’s whole-some, portable and delicious.
Fortunately, you can now get a smart snack that passes the mess test (it doesn’t drip or crumble). It’s made of nothing but 100 percent pure, top-qual-ity fruit, freeze-dried to a light, crispy texture. Flavors include Tangerine, Apple, Asian Pear, Banana, Cantaloupe, Mango and Pineapple, each in indi-
vidual, single-serving packets that are easy to pop into backpacks, briefcases, travel bags, overnight totes and purs-es—they’re even TSA friendly for the airport.
The treat, called Crispy Fruit, is non-GMO Project Verified and available in a convenient “Grab & Go” 6-pack as well as individual, single-serving bags. Each provides just 55 calories or less, and the fruit is available at many retailers—you can find them at www.crispygreen.com/where-to-buy.html or purchase online at www.crispygreen.com.
Want a sweet treat? There’s an apple for that named KIKU and it’s delicious in a grilled cheese sandwich.
Strawberries can improve the flavor and nutrition of both sweet and savory dishes.
A crisp, pure fruit treat can help you enjoy healthy snacking when on the go.
(NAPS)Shake up your smoothie routine and
add fresh pears to the blender to boost your breakfast or snack. Pears are packed with fiber, making them a sweet and satisfying smoothie ingredient. By pairing pears with other whole-food ingredients, you can fuel your day with
fiber and protein. Pears blend well with a variety of smoothie staples, such as bright berries, vibrant greens, Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds.
Keep the skin on your pears for opti-mum fiber content. Whether ripe and juicy or still slightly firm, pears add great texture and flavor to smoothies.
Experiment with nutty textures and flavors to complement pears’ natural sweetness. Hazelnuts, chia seeds, shred-ded coconut, and oats all add nutrients for easier meals on the go. Rather than adding ice for texture, go with frozen berries for a smooth, creamy drink.
In this recipe, pears, blueberries and oats combine for a hearty breakfast drink. Think of it as a bowl of oatmeal to go!
PEAR, OATMEAL AND BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST
SMOOTHIE
Preparation time: 5 minutesServes 2
Ingredients: 1 large, ripe USA Pear, such
as Anjou 2 cups milk or milk alternative ½ cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:Place all the ingredients into a blend-
er and puree at high speed until smooth and creamy.
Fuel Your Day With Fresh Pear Smoothies
By pairing pears with other whole-food ingre-dients, you can fuel your day with fiber and protein.
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The Most Crucial Moment
BY DORIS A. BLACKYour cover letter and resume will get you in the
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1. Make an entrance. Arrive on time and dressed appropriately for the position. From the moment you walk through the door, everyone from the receptionist to potential fellow employees will size you up as you wait nervously for the interview to begin. Be on your toes every moment during this downtime. You never know who your future boss may be and if they are watching.
2. Know the name of the interviewer and pronounce it correctly. Nothing can kill an interview faster than mispronouncing the name of the person who may hire you. If need be, call in advance and ask for the correct spelling and pronunciation of the interviewer. When introduced, repeat their name. Don’t offer to shake hands unless the interviewer initiates the handshake. Then shake with a firm grip. A limp handshake is a big turn-off.
3. Know what the company produces or what ser-vices they offer. Doing research on the company you are interviewing with is crucial to having a good interview. Employers are going to ask why you want to work for them—you’d better have a good answer. Your knowledge that they are the number one seller of kettledrums in the state or that they have won the service award for the past eight years in a row will go a long way toward impressing the interviewer. However, you should not flaunt your knowledge at the interview. Reciting statistics to the interviewer to impress them with your knowledge can backfire. It only tells them that you studied up to get the job, noth-ing more. If you are knowledgeable about the compa-ny, it will come through during the conversation.
4. Get the interviewer interested in you. This is your chance to sell your personality to the interviewer. They already know from your resume what skills you have. What they want to find out in an interview is what kind of personality you have and whether or not you will fit into their company. Enthusiasm is the key no matter what the topic is. If you display sincere
enthusiasm, the inter-viewer can’t help but be interested in you. Imagine being the interviewer, asking the same questions to 10 different people and hearing 10 similar responses. How boring. Remember, you need to sepa-rate yourself from the rest of the pack. But, be genuine in your enthusiasm. Interviewers can read insincerity instantly and you’ll lose all credibility.
5. Answer each question thoughtfully. Every question you are asked was asked for a purpose. Don’t assume you’re having a casual conversation and let your guard down. Every remark you make can be meaningful. Remember, the interview started the moment you walked in the door.
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8. Negotiate a salary with care. More people lose the job here than any other place during the inter-view. Talking money is tricky. If you price yourself too low, they may think you’re not as good as you claim to be. If you price yourself too high, you’ll come off as being “full of yourself.” If the interviewer asks you how much money you want, you know they’re at least interested in hiring you. But don’t offer a figure unless you first know the salary range they’re offer-ing, or you may price yourself out of the job. For exam-ple, if you flatly state that you won’t take less than $35,000 and they say their top dollar is $28,000, you can’t change your mind and say “I’ll take it” or you’ll appear as a person who doesn’t stand by their convic-tions. Instead of replying to the question, “How much money do you want?” answer with another question, “How much are you offering?” If what they offer is less than you want but you really want to work there, try to negotiate for a salary review in three months to the pay level you desire. If they’re satisfied with your work, they’ll give you the raise.
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BY TRESA ERICKSONYou’ve been looking for a new job
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Tip #2Address the questions of the inter-
viewers one at a time. Don’t rush and try to answer three questions all at once. You could wind up giving clipped answers, or worse, lose your train of thought and answer nothing.
Tip #3Speak directly to the panel. Look at
the person who is asking you a ques-
tion and make eye contact with all the members of the panel as you answer the question.
Tip #4Ask for clarification when needed. If
an interviewer asks a question that you do not understand, request that they restate the question or provide further details. Don’t hedge in the hopes that the interviewer will move on.
Tip #5Stay focused. Depending upon the
makeup of the panel, you could be faced with one or several different interview styles. Don’t get confused and lose sight of the reason you are there-to show how well you can fulfill the responsibilities of the job.
The only thing different about a panel interview is the number of people who are interviewing you. Prepare ahead of time as you would for a normal inter-view. Know what you are going to wear and say, and arrive on time ready to go.
BY TRESA ERICKSONHiring an employee is not an easy task,
but if your business is growing and you need additional staff, you may have to step up to the challenge. Where do you start? How do you define the position you need to fill? What makes a good employee? These are just some of the many questions you’ll have to answer as you look for an employee.
Before you post any openings, you should first determine if the need for a new employ-ee is genuine. Jot down a list of responsibil-ities that you would like the new employee to fulfill. Study it carefully. Are you certain that there is enough work to hire another person, or could you divide the responsibil-ities among other employees? Before you answer that question, think about your bud-get. Do you have the funds necessary to hire another employee? Not only will you have to pay their salary, but you may need to pur-chase other items, such as office furniture and equipment, to accommodate them.
If it turns out that you do need a new employee, you should clarify the position for which you are hiring. What exactly will the new employee be doing? Refer to the list of responsibilities you compiled earlier. Are you certain that one person can handle all of the tasks? You may discover that what you need is a part-time illustrator and a part-time editor rather than a full-time designer. Once you have a better idea of the type of position you need to fill, you can sketch out the responsibilities in a job description.
As you write up the job description, think about the kind of person you would like to hire. What kind of qualities would the ideal candidate have? List them on paper. Then read through your list and weed out any qualities that are unrealistic and underline those that the candidate must have, such as education, experience and work ethic. As you do this, keep your budget in mind. If you can only pay minimum wage, chances are you can’t afford an illustrator with a master’s degree, so you may have to elim-
inate that quality. Although not as import-ant as education and experience, you will probably want to hire someone whose work ethic complements yours.
Once you have an idea of the type of per-son you would like to hire, you can begin looking for them. First place an ad in the Classified section of the local paper. For the best possible outcome, consider running it for a week. Post the opening in other pub-lications, such as the church bulletin, and don’t forget to check with your friends and business associates for candidates. They may know of someone who would be just perfect for the job.
If you have access to the Internet, take a look at the many employment Web sites. Post the opening or peruse through the resumes that have been posted. Inform the local unemployment office of the opening. If experience isn’t important, contact the nearest college placement office and ask for a list of graduates who meet your qualifica-tions. If money is an issue, consider enroll-ing in the college’s internship program. In exchange for college credits and experience, an intern may be assigned to work for you for a specified period of time. However, because they are so inexperienced, you may have to provide them with more guidance.
Finding the right employee often takes time, so be prepared. If you need someone right away, you may have to make some sacrifices. Instead of hiring that seasoned office manager who can’t start for another month, for example, you may have to settle for that somewhat green office manager who can start right away. It’s up to you to decide who best meets your needs.
As you continue your search, keep in mind that the best employees aren’t always the most qualified or the most experienced. Sometimes all you need is that one depend-able person who is willing to work hard and add to their skill set as necessary.
Get A Handle On Interview Panels
The Ins And Outs Of Hiring Sell That Experience: Jobs For Veterans
BY SAM ERICKSONThe employment rate for returning vets has chronically lagged
behind the general unemployment rate. Some employers are leery of hiring veterans because of a fear of emotional or physical disabilities, but a long history of successful transitions demonstrates that those fears are unfounded. As a veteran, you may have some special hurdles to overcome as you search for work, but there are strategies you can follow to be successful.
Some employers may take note of your military service without see-ing its relevance to the position they are trying to fill. As a veteran, you may have to convince an employer of the applicability of your skill set to the position by playing up the skills you acquired while serving in the military. For example, in all branches of the military, people have to learn to work as a member of a team. You can use this to prove to an employer that you can work well in a group setting, a quality highly prized in today’s more cooperative learning environment.
A successful life in the military also requires attention to detail, whether you are maintaining military aircraft or filing paperwork. This skill is valued by employers in many fields. It demonstrates you can follow whatever procedures and processes may be in place. Adaptability is another key trait that employers value, and most mem-bers of the military have had to learn to adapt to changing conditions or responsibilities on the job. You can sell this to employers by talking about your ability to adapt to a changing job market, including rapidly changing technology.
One way to highlight your abilities for a job is to adopt a skills resume rather than a resume focused on a chronological job history. This puts your abilities—not your past employment—at the center of your job application. The key is to put yourself into the shoes of any employer and think about what they are looking for, matching your experience with those needs.
There are many resources available to help you match the skills you acquired during your military service with civilian jobs. Some employ-ers are actively looking to hire veterans, in part to take advantage of tax credits created by the federal government. Job sites on the Internet can connect you to these employers in your area.
There are many different ways to go about getting a job, and it can be difficult for veterans to overcome an inherent bias, but by focusing on the successes you have had in the past, you can sell your experience and yourself and be successful in your job search. Like anything else, confidence and preparation are essential to success—in a mission or in a job search.
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I Recommend...BY RONDA ADDY
Whether you’re a first-time job hunter or someone who’s been down the road before, one of the most important assets you need are good references. A good reference can mean the difference between being on the fast track to a job or getting the “We’re sorry, but you’re just not what we’re looking for. We’ll keep your resume on file and give you a call if anything comes up.”
In most cases, employers want at least three letters of recommendation. When thinking about individuals to ask for letters, choose ones that can best answer questions relating to your work style and ethic, give examples of your accomplishments and describe any specials skills you have. Supervisors, coworkers, colleagues and outside sources such as vendors or customers are good choices. They can confirm you worked there, what your title was and why you left, among other things. You can also ask business acquaintances or professors, especially if you just graduated. If you do any volunteer work, you could
ask other members or the head of the organization. They can address factors such as how you interact with others and handle things outside of the office. If asking for letters from anyone in your current posi-tion, it is a good idea to request them after you have given notice and at least two weeks before you leave.
Once you’ve decided on the individuals you want to write you a letter of recommendation, you must ask them. Do so with care. Don’t just go up to them and ask for a letter of recommendation. Do a little detec-tive work and make sure they feel comfortable with the idea. Perhaps they don’t feel they know you well enough or can speak to your abilities. Should they turn you down, don’t get mad. There could be any number of reasons they said no. Supply anyone who agrees to write you a letter with a current copy of your resume and a description of the job you are applying for. Ask your references to address specific skills in their letter, such as your personality and skills at work or your planning abilities.
Keep your references in the loop as to how the job
search is going. Let them know the outcome of the search even if you don’t get the job. Be sure to thank them for their effort on your behalf.
It’s not hard to ask for letters of recommendation. It’s just a matter of choosing someone who will give you a good one, which in turn can help put you on the short list to the job you want. Choose wisely.
(NAPS)If you or someone you care about is contem-
plating a first or new career, here’s something to think about: Information technology (IT) is deeply embedded in virtually every industry.
More than ever, employers seek technology workers who think strategically, communicate effectively and possess strong business fundamen-tals.
A job in technology can mean a rewarding, well-paying career that lets you combine an inter-est in tech with another field: health care, educa-tion, government, finance, entertainment, sports or dozens of other industries.
Here are just a few of the tech jobs that are in high demand:
• Network Administrators are responsible for maintaining a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. This typically includes a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), intranet and Internet that organizations rely on to communicate, share, store and process information.
• Information Security Architects plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
• Cloud Computing Architects fill a critical role in designing and implementing cloud-based solu-tions and resilient and stable cloud platforms. This
involves analysis and planning to meet business needs within budget guidelines.
• Mobile App Developers work in video game studios; advertising and marketing shops; media firms looking for new ways to distribute their content; and government agencies, financial insti-tutions, health care concerns, retailers and others that want to deliver information, products and services to mobile users.
• Software Engineers develop, test, maintain, support and upgrade the software solutions used by an organization. Medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing and technology are just a few of the industries with high demand for soft-ware engineers.
To help you see whether the IT workforce is for you, there’s a free, interactive career road map. It can help job seekers identify career paths in a variety of tech disciplines and it’s available from CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the IT industry. The association also offers CompTIA IT Fundamentals, a credential that covers a range of IT topics and provides a solid grounding in the technology concepts and practices organizations use today.
To learn more, visit http://certification.comp-tia.org/home.aspx.
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For your résumé to stand out in a good way, avoid these com-mon blunders:
• Typos: Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors tell the reader you don’t care. If you can’t bother to proofread your résumé, why should someone bother to hire you? You may make mistakes without even realizing it, so filter your résumé through a professional editing service.
• Buzzwords: Motivated, team leader, results-oriented, proven track record.... Too many adjec-tives looks like you’re overcom-pensating for a lack of real skills.
• Weird hobbies: Employers like to see that you have pas-sion, but the charity you support may be a better example than the Civil War re-enactment troupe you lead.
It’s worth the extra effort to put together an error-free
résumé so you’re not disquali-fied before you even reach the starting line. Have your résumé checked over by a service such as Scribendi.com, the world’s leading document preparation
service, specializing in editing and proofreading.
Learn more at www.scribendi.com.
IT Innovation Is Creating Career Opportunities
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Technology is a driving force in today’s economy, powering innovation and creating jobs. The rapid adop-tion of cloud computing, mobility, social media and other innovations has accelerated the importance of technology in the workplace—and the need for informa-tion technology (IT) technicians.
Desktop support has long been one of the most funda-mental jobs in all of IT. However, what was once a reac-tive job—waiting for the phone to ring or an e-mail to arrive summoning you to fix a broken PC—has evolved into a proactive position that’s far more critical to day-to-day business operations.
MORE THAN MAINTENANCE
Technology “maintenance” is much more sophisti-cated in 2015 than it was 20, 10 or even two years ago. Today, it involves supporting handheld devices (iPads and Androids), rolling out software to thousands of computers and conducting server migrations. Today’s IT technicians get hands-on experience and insight into fast-changing technologies, including cloud computing, cyber security, data analysis, mobility and telecommu-nications.
There remains in some corners a misperception that the majority of IT support jobs have been shipped over-seas. The reality is that in many organizations, there are new, more significant opportunities for technicians. And the IT technician’s role remains the best, first step someone can take to launch a career in technology.
KNOWLEDGE WORKERS
Today’s engineers and technologists are knowledge workers, possessing a unique combination of skills that can’t be easily outsourced or delegated.
With IT departments becoming more closely integrat-ed with other lines of business, the technical knowledge and skills employed by IT technicians are something that can’t be delivered efficiently or effectively over the
phone from a call center.
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you have an interest in technology, along with the ability to solve problems and possess strong peo-ple skills, you may be a candidate for a career change and step into a job as an IT technician with a minimal amount of training—either in a classroom, online or through self-study.
One way to tell if you have the aptitude is the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification. This professional cre-dential is available through CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry. The exam covers five categories: software, hardware, security, networking and basic IT literacy.
Earning a credential from an organization well known and widely respected for its certification pro-gram demonstrates to prospective employers that you’re ready to enter the IT workforce. It can also serve as a springboard to more advanced IT skills certifications and set the stage for new career opportunities and advancement.
To learn more, visit http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/comptia-it-fundamentals.
Wanna Go Back?BY RONDA ADDY
You have been a workingwoman in the home long enough. You are ready to return to work outside of the home. There’s just one small glitch in your plan-you haven’t worked outside the home for years. That terrifies you a great deal. Take a deep breath, relax and read on for more information to get over the hump.
Most women returning to the workforce generally fall into two categories: seniors who need to go back for financial rea-sons and mothers whose children are in school all day. The preparation of each of these groups of women for returning to work differs somewhat.
Older women returning to the workforce often have to con-tend with stereotypes. Employers may believe they will be less productive because of their age, less flexible in their way of thinking and out of touch with the latest technology. If you are in this category, make sure you are aware of these stereo-types and the reasons you want to go back to work, especially if they aren’t financial. Potential employers may not look highly on candidates who are returning to work out of bore-dom or an empty nest. You need to project your earnestness and willingness to give 110% to potential employees.
Although you’re a senior, keep in mind that in all likelihood you will be starting at the bottom of the ladder. Don’t go into a job interview throwing around a lot of suggestions. You don’t want to undermine the interviewer and lose out on the job.
Mothers returning to work may want to consider part-time jobs or positions with a reduced hours capacity. This will give them more time to balance home and work. If you fall into this category, make sure you keep all professional organiza-tion memberships current so you know what is happening in the industry. Look for family friendly employers and study their policies before applying for any positions. Although it is against the law for employers to ask questions regarding childcare, that doesn’t mean they won’t be thinking about it. Find some way to let potential employers know that arrange-ments for childcare have been made. This will show them you are serious about working and won’t be taking off at the slightest little thing.
Regardless of your age, there are some steps you can take to make the transition from home back into the workforce go more smoothly. These include:
• Talking to women who have been in your situation and finding out what they did to prepare themselves and get the positions they wanted.
• Joining a professional organization to gain access to a net-work of professionals in your field (some of whom may even have been in a situation similar to yours).
• Hiring a career coach to help you determine what jobs you are suited for, what your current strengths and skills are, if you need additional training, etc.
• Updating your resume and filling in employment gaps with any involvement in community activities and organiza-tions.
• Familiarizing yourself with the computer systems being used in the industry and getting additional training if needed.
• Brushing up on your interviewing skills so you can ask good questions, provide good responses, and stand apart from the crowd.
• Researching the company before an interview to show that you have done your homework.
As a way to ease back into the workforce, you might want to consider signing up at a temp agency. In many cases, the jobs will offer more flexible hours but still provide you with the experience you need, which could lead to a full-time position.
Regardless of your situation, don’t let fear keep you from rejoining the workforce. You aren’t the first person to expe-rience these feelings and you won’t be the last. Just think of what you will gain by jumping back into the workforce.
Your Options In Information Technology
When it comes to enjoying a good career, many say, information technology (IT) is the place to be.
Résumé Mistakes To Avoid
Listing responsibilities and nothing else on your résumé is not a good idea. Rattling off your duties says very little. Detail what you achieved instead.
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HyundaiSESonata
Sedanper wk.
blue Hyundai Veloster, 1.6-liter I-4 ONLY 15k electric 2012 eye catching This 6 speed automatic with auto-shift, 18 inch alloy wheels, Sporty cloth/leather interior,Manual air conditioning, Illuminated entry, 2 12V DC power outlets, Mini overheadconsole with storage, Massive sliding sunroof, 6-way driver seat adjustment, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player and MP3 decoder, AUX hookup, 1st row LCD monitor, power windows, power mirrors, power locks. Innovativethree-door design, distinctive styling and much more!
miles!!blue Hyundai Veloster, 1.6-liter I-4 ONLY 15k 6 speed automatic with auto-shift, 18 inch alloy wheels, Sporty cloth/leather interior,Manual air conditioning, Illuminated entry, 2 12V DC power outlets, Mini overheadconsole with storage, Massive sliding sunroof, 6-way driver seat adjustment, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player and MP3 decoder, AUX hookup, 1st row LCD monitor, power windows, power mirrors, power locks. Innovativethree-door design, distinctive styling and much more!
Hyundai2012 Veloster
Hatchback$69 per wk.
What a mint car to check out! This is the new style Nissan Altima is something tolook at that gets almost 40 MPG highway!! We have one here for you! This 2013Nissan Altima S 2.5L 4 Cyl with only 39K Miles! Beautiful Beige exterior with taninterior. Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, Tilt steeringwheel, cruise controls, bluetooth, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your iPod or Mp3 play
phone, your of off music your play to audio bluetooth er, (audio, cruise, bluetooth), front wheel drive with traction control and so much more!
2013 Altima
Sedan$69
h only 46K miles! Big spacious interior with 3rd Row seating, Comfortably seating for8, Power windows, Power locks, Power mirrors, AC, Rear defrost, Rear air controls,Tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, AWD, alloy wheels, power seat, steering wheelcontrols (audio, cruise) 3 12V DC power outlets, Front and rear cupholders, Keyfob(all doors) remote keyless entry, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dashCD player, MP3 Decoder, AUX hook up and so much more!
What a mint car to check out! This is the new style Nissan Altima is something tolook at that gets almost 40 MPG highway!! We have one here for you! This 2013Nissan Altima S 2.5L 4 Cyl with only 39K Miles! Beautiful Beige exterior with taninterior. Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, Tilt steeringwheel, cruise controls, bluetooth, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your iPod or Mp3 play-
controlswheel steering phone, (audio, cruise, bluetooth), front wheel drive with traction control and so much more!
Nissan2013 S2.5 Altima
Sedan69 per wk.
New style 2012 Toyota Camry LE with only 15K Miles! Lowest around. 2.5L I-4 cyl Automatictransmission, Full 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice cloth interior, Power windows, Power locks,Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, power seat, Touchscreen LCD monitor, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCD screen, 2 12VDC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth phone, temperature controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushyride, excellent crash test scores.
h only 46K miles! Big spacious interior with 3rd Row seating, Comfortably seating for8, Power windows, Power locks, Power mirrors, AC, Rear defrost, Rear air controls,Tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, AWD, alloy wheels, power seat, steering wheelcontrols (audio, cruise) 3 12V DC power outlets, Front and rear cupholders, Keyfob(all doors) remote keyless entry, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dashCD player, MP3 Decoder, AUX hook up and so much more!
2012 ToyotaCamry LE
Sedan$69 per wk.
New style 2012 Toyota Camry LE with only 15K Miles! Lowest around. 2.5L I-4 cyl Automatictransmission, Full 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice cloth interior, Power windows, Power locks,Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, power seat, Touchscreen LCD monitor, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCD screen, 2 12VDC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth phone, temperature controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushyride, excellent crash test scores.
2012Toyota
Camry LE$72
Oonly 18K Miles! Full 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice tan cloth interior, Power windows,Power locks, Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt wheels, sunroof, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, FrontLCD screen, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth,temperature controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote,
New style 2012 Toyota Camry LE with only 15K Miles! Lowest around. 2.5L I-4 cyl Automatictransmission, Full 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice cloth interior, Power windows, Power locks,Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, power seat, Touchscreen LCD monitor, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCD screen, 2 12VDC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth phone, temperature controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy
2012Toyota
Camry LEper wk.
three-door design, distinctive styling and much more!
Oonly 18K Miles! Full 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice tan cloth interior, Power windows,steering wheel, cruise controls, alloyPower locks, Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt
wheels, sunroof, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, FrontLCD screen, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth,temperature controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote,
2012 ToyotaCamry LE
Sedan$72 per wk.
three-door design, distinctive styling and much more!
4x4 Trail rated with only 49k miles! Comes with a 3.7L V-6 cyl Automatic transmission, spaciousblack interior, seating capacity of 5, power mirrors, power windows, SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite
decoder, MP3 up, hook AUX player, CD in-dash single seek-scan, with auido and cruise controls, Power windows, Power mirrors, power locks. Considerable off-roadabilities, useful towing capacity, brawny image and larger rear storage space.
2010 JeepLiberty
Sport SUV$76
(audio, cruise, bluetooth), front wheel drive with traction control and so much more!
Sedan with only 12K Miles! 1.8L I-4 cyl Automatic 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice black cloth and leather interior, sunroof, Power windows, Power locks, Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls,alloy wheels, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCDscreen, Back up camera, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise,
controls)Mechanical temperature bluetooth,
4x4 Trail rated with only 49k miles! Comes with a 3.7L V-6 cyl Automatic transmission, spaciousblack interior, seating capacity of 5, power mirrors, power windows, SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite
mountedwheel steering decoder, auido and cruise controls, Power windows, Power mirrors, power locks. Considerable off-roadabilities, useful towing capacity, brawny image and larger rear storage space.
2010 JeepLiberty
Sport SUV76 per wk.
(audio, cruise, bluetooth), front wheel drive with traction control and so much more!
ride, excellent crash test scores.
Fulltransmission with paddle shifters, Sedan with only 12K Miles! 1.8L I-4 cyl Automatic 4 door with seating for 5 in a nice black cloth and leather interior, sunroof, Power win-dows, Power locks, Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls,alloy wheels, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCDscreen, Back up camera, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise,
$76 per wk.only 17K Miles! 1.8L I-4 cyl Automatic transmission with paddle shifters, Full 4 door withseating for 5 in a nice black cloth and leather interior, sunroof, Power windows, Power locks,Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, powerseat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCD screen, Back up camera, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, temperaturecontrols)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin,quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores.
ride, excellent crash test scores.
only 17K Miles! 1.8L I-4 cyl Automatic transmission with paddle shifters, Full 4 door withseating for 5 in a nice black cloth and leather interior, sunroof, Power windows, Power locks,Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, powerseat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCD screen, Back up camera, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, temperaturecontrols)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin,quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores.
2014Toyota
Corolla SSedan
$80
Only 15K miles!
Luxury at its Best! Gorgeous one owner, clean car fax 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8L V-6cyl,40K Miles! with only transmission automatic
seats, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power seats, AC, rear defrost, cruisecontrols, tilt steering wheel, alloy wheels, AM/FM/6 disc in dash CD player, LCD screen, NAV,Back up camera, Aux/USB for your Ipod or Mp3 player/Bluetooth Capable and so much more!
only 17K Miles! 1.8L I-4 cyl Automatic transmission with paddle shifters, Full 4 door withseating for 5 in a nice black cloth and leather interior, sunroof, Power windows, Power locks,Power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, powerseat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, Front LCD screen, Back up cam-era, 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, temperaturecontrols)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Roomy cabin,
2014Toyota
Corolla SSedan
80 per wk.
AC, rear defrost, cruise
Luxury at its Best! Gorgeous one owner, clean car fax 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8L V-6cyl,Heatedinterior, leather Black Push button start, 40K Miles!
s, power mirrors, power seats, AC, rear defrost, cruisecontrols, tilt steering wheel, alloy wheels, AM/FM/6 disc in dash CD player, LCD screen, NAV,Back up camera, Aux/USB for your Ipod or Mp3 player/Bluetooth Capable and so much more!
Devices, Anti-Theft Camera, Up Back 8!! of capacity seating a with miles 18k Only System, Dual Air Bags, Homelink System, Child Safety Locks, Rear Air Conditioning, Roof Rails, Airbag Deactivation, AirConditioning, Vanity Mirrors, Side Impact Door Beams, Vehicle Stability Assist, Tire Pressure Monitor, Rear Window Wiper,Compass, Rear Spoiler, Adjustable Head Rests, Power Steering, Power Door Locks, Clock,Tachometer, Cruise Control, BodySide Moldings, Heated Outside Mirror(s), Rear Captains Chairs, Power Lumbar Driver Seat, Body-Color Bumpers, PrivacyGlass, Power Mirrors, Color Coded Mirrors, Rear Window Defroster, Power Outlets, Outside Temperature Gauge, Trip
Shoulder Automatic Seats, Rear Folding Mirrors, Auto-Dimming Restraints, Head Computer, Rear Seatbelts, Auto Headlight On/Off, Tinted or Privacy Glass with sunshade, Power Sliding Doors, Daytime Running Lights,
2013 Sienna
V6 Regular
$92
controls)Mechanical temperature bluetooth, key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores.
ControlTraction System, Bag Air Side Devices, System, Dual Air Bags, Homelink System, Child Safety Locks, Rear Air Conditioning, Roof Rails, Airbag Deactivation, AirConditioning, Vanity Mirrors, Side Impact Door Beams, Vehicle Stability Assist, Tire Pressure Monitor, Rear Window Wiper,Compass, Rear Spoiler, Adjustable Head Rests, Power Steering, Power Door Locks, Clock,Tachometer, Cruise Control, BodySide Moldings, Heated Outside Mirror(s), Rear Captains Chairs, Power Lumbar Driver Seat, Body-Color Bumpers, PrivacyGlass, Power Mirrors, Color Coded Mirrors, Rear Window Defroster, Power Outlets, Outside Temperature Gauge, Trip
Point3 Seat, Drivers Power Belts, Shoulder Rear Seatbelts, Auto Headlight On/Off, Tinted or Privacy Glass with sunshade, Power Sliding Doors, Daytime Running Lights,
Toyota2013 LESienna
VanV6 Regular92 per wk.
V-6 AWD with only 35k, Comes equip 3.6L hook AUX CD player, in-dash start,
speakers, Wireless phone controls, 10 audio mounted air conditioning and rear air conditioning
Integratedrelease, remote trunk/hatch/door controls)Mechanical key/remote, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores.
Only er wheels, rear cupholders, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, MP3 Decoder, AUX hook up and so much more!
quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores.
remote engine 3rd row seating, with with fordable V-6 AWD with only 35k, Comes equip Steering-wheel seek-scan, with AM/FM/Satellite XM up, hook
front Automatic dual-zone connectivity, speakers, Wireless phone controls, 2 driver memory seat settings with separate air conditioning and rear air conditioning
2012 GMCAcadia SL
SUV$95 per wk.
windows, Power Row seating, 3rd interior with spacious miles! Big 47K Only cruise wheel, Tilt steering air controls, Rear defrost, Rear mirrors, AC,
DC power 12V cruise) 3 (audio, controls wheel steering power seat, wheels, rear cupholders, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, MP3 Decoder, AUX hook up and so much more!
2012Chevrolet
Traverse LS$95
quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores.
Powlocks, Power windows, -alloy AWD, controls, cruise and Front outlets, DC power
rear cupholders, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, MP3 Decoder, AUX hook up and so much more!
2012Chevrolet
Traverse LS95 per wk.
7-speed automatic w/OD 278-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 will power you through the corners of the summer and snow inThis miles. 19k only With seasons! winter the
leather interior, Heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator, (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints,) Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Power trunk/
with windows Power release, remote hatch/door manual tilting and manual telescoping, AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player and
7-speed automatic w/OD 278-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 will power you through the corners of the summer and snow inblackluxurious a in 5 Seats it! looks and new practically is car This
3 driver memory seat settingsleather interior, Heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator, (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints,) Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Power trunk/
controls,with wheel steering Sport down, 1-touch rear and front with manual tilting and manual telescoping, AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player and
2012zneB-sedecrrceM
C300C-Class Sedan4MATIC
$106 per wk.
Rear Seatbelts, Auto Headlight On/Off, Tinted or Privacy Glass with sunshade, Power Sliding Doors, Daytime Running Lights,Multiple Beverage Holders, 4 12V DC power outlets, SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, AUXhook up and MP3 decoder, Steering wheel Audio controls and more!
SR5 4WD with only 15k miles! silver, Comes with the big 5.7L V-8 cyl, Back upAlloy ABS brakes, camera, Power Locks, Power Windows,
bility Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/
2011 ToyotaTundra Grade
5.7L V8$107
Rear Seatbelts, Auto Headlight On/Off, Tinted or Privacy Glass with sunshade, Power Sliding Doors, Daytime Running Lights,Multiple Beverage Holders, 4 12V DC power outlets, SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, AUX (includes door mirrors,) Compliant ride, all three rows are spacious, comfortable seats, cav
ernous cargo space, top crash-test scores.
SR5 4WD with only 15k miles! silver, Comes with the big 5.7L V-8 cyl, Back upwheels, Electronic StaAlloy -
bility Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/
2011 ToyotaTundra Grade
5.7L V8107 per wk. Only 32k miles!! 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 gorgeous tan leather interior with seating of 5, Heated steering
wheel, Heated and A/C seats, Power liftgate, Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors,Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls, Voice activated airconditioning, 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,) Cruise controlwith steering wheel controls, Remote engine start, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch
NEW IN!!! THE ONE, THE ONLY, THE 2015 SUBARU WRX with its 2.0L turbo charged boxer motor connected to a6 speed transmission pushing BEING FUEL EFFICIENT 28 MPG Hwy/21 MPG City! all with only 9,500 MILES!!!! Premium trim. Sunroof, HeatedSeats,
(includes door mirrors,) Compliant ride, all three rows are spacious, comfortable seats, cav-ernous cargo space, top crash-test scores.
Only 32k miles!! 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 gorgeous tan leather interior with seating of 5, Heated steeringwheel, Heated and A/C seats, Power liftgate, Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors,Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls, Voice activated airconditioning, 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,) Cruise controlwith steering wheel controls, Remote engine start, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch
Lincoln2013 MKX
SUVAWD $110 per wk.
NEW IN!!! THE ONE, THE ONLY, THE 2015 SUBARU WRX with its 2.0L turbo charged boxer motor connected to aits world renowned with wheels all 4 all the 270+ hp to 6 speed transmission pushing
BEING FUEL EFFICIENT 28 MPG Hwy/21 MPG City! all with only 9,500 MILES!!!! Premium trim. Sunroof, Heatedphone wireless and Audio Bluetooth, Player, CD Radio, Satellite Input, iPod/MP3 Seats,
2015 SubaruWRX
PremiumSedan
$114
single in-dash CD player, MP3 Decoder, AUX hook up and so much more!
q y, smooth ride and quiet interior cabin. Comes with every thing you will need and more.
NEW IN!!! THE ONE, THE ONLY, THE 2015 SUBARU WRX with its 2.0L turbo charged boxer motor connected to aAWD system, PLUSsymetrical
BEING FUEL EFFICIENT 28 MPG Hwy/21 MPG City! all with only 9,500 MILES!!!! Premium trim. Sunroof, Heatedwheel,steering on controls phone
2015 SubaruWRX
PremiumSedan
114 per wk.
manual tilting and manual telescoping, AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player andMP3 decoder, 1st row LCD monitor, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry with window controls and sunroof
Sporty chrome grille, 12V DC power outlets, controls, 3 quality, smooth ride and quiet interior cabin. Comes with every thing you will need and more.
sport 4matic C300 MERCEDES 2013 this in new All through the corners of the summer and snow in the winter seasons! With only 32k miles. Seats 5 in a luxurious blackleather interior, Navigation, Back up camera, panoramic sliding roof, Heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signalindicator, 3 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints,) Automatic dual-zone frontair conditioning, Power trunk/hatch/door remote release, Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down, Sport steering
telescoping, manual and tilting manual controls, with wheel
y g you will need and more.
manual tilting and manual telescoping, AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player andMP3 decoder, 1st row LCD monitor, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry with window controls and sunroof
Solid build17inch alloy wheels. and tip exhaust chrome Sporty chrome grille, omes with every thing you will need and more.
youpower will V-6 3.5-liter 278-hp, w/OD automatic 7-speed its with sport through the corners of the summer and snow in the winter seasons! With only 32k miles. Seats 5 in a luxurious blackleather interior, Navigation, Back up camera, panoramic sliding roof, Heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signalindicator, 3 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints,) Automatic dual-zone frontair conditioning, Power trunk/hatch/door remote release, Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down, Sport steering
CDin-dash single seek-scan, with AM/FM/Satellite-capable telescoping,
2013Mercedes-BenzC-Class C300
4MATIC$121 per wk.
bility Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/power outlets, DC 2 12V player, CD in-dash seek-scan, with Satellite
connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls
bility Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/phoneWireless power outlets,
with steering wheel controls, Remote engine start, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touchdown, Navigation system with voice activation, 4 12V DC power outlets Full floor console with coveredbox. Ample passenger space; innovative technology and comfortable and quiet ride and more!!
NEW STYLE, NEW LOOK, Truck Double Cab 2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD with only 14k miles! Brilliant red, Comes with the big 5.7L V-8 cyl, Back up camera, Power Locks, Power Windows, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/
with steering wheel controls, Remote engine start, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch ce activation, 4 12V DC power outlets Full floor console with covered
novative technology and comfortable and quiet ride and more!!
17” Alloy Wheels wrapped in dunlop tires, overhead airbag, Back-up camera, Rear trunk spoiler, Hood scoop, Ampleoom for 5 passengers and more!! Contact Nate today to talk about this beautiful vehicle and set up a test drive today.
NEW STYLE, NEW LOOK, Truck Double Cab 2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD with only 14k miles! Brilliant red, Comes with the big 5.7L V-8 cyl, Back up camera, Power Locks, Power Windows, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/
2014 ToyotaTundra 4x4SR 5.7L V8$125
17” Alloy Wheels wrapped in dunlop tires, overhead airbag, Back-up camera, Rear trunk spoiler, Hood scoop, Ampleroom for 5 passengers and more!! Contact Nate today to talk about this beautiful vehicle and set up a test drive today.
NEW STYLE, NEW LOOK, Truck Double Cab 2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD with only 14k miles! Brilliant red, Comes with the big 5.7L V-8 cyl, Back up camera, Power Locks, Power Windows, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/
2014 ToyotaTundra 4x4SR 5.7L V8125 per wk.
telescoping, manual and tilting manual controls, with wheel player and MP3 decoder, 1st row LCD monitor, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry with window controls and sunroofcontrols, 3 12V DC power outlets, Sporty chrome grille, chrome tip exhaust and 17inch alloy wheels. Solid build quality,smooth ride and quiet interior cabin. Comes with every thing you will need and more.
Facelift, new style 2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD with only 8k miles! Come with the4.6L V-8 cyl, Power Locks, Power Windows, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,
CDin-dash single seek-scan, with AM/FM/Satellite-capable telescoping, player and MP3 decoder, 1st row LCD monitor, Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry with window controls and sunroofcontrols, 3 12V DC power outlets, Sporty chrome grille, chrome tip exhaust and 17inch alloy wheels. Solid build quality,smooth ride and quiet interior cabin. Comes with every thing you will need and more.
Facelift, new style 2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD with only 8k miles! Come with the4.6L V-8 cyl, Power Locks, Power Windows, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Elec-tronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,
2014 ToyotaTundra4x4 SR4.6L V8
$135 per wk.
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Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, 4 12V DC power outlets, Wireless phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls,
LT Truck Crew Cabwith a V-8 cyl 5.3L, with only 33k miles! Roomy black leather interior, Automaticdual-zone front air conditioning, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof, 2 drivermemory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel controls, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, Remote engine start, Navigation system with voice activation, 4 12V DC power outlets, Max. seating capacity of 5, XM AM/FM/
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Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, 4 12V DC power outlets, Wireless phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls,
LT Truck Crew Cabwith a V-8 cyl 5.3L, with only 33k miles! Roomy black leather interior, Automaticdual-zone front air conditioning, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof, 2 driver
wheel, pedals,) Cruise control with steeringmemory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel controls, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, Remote engine start, Navigation system with voice activation, 4 12V DC power outlets, Max. seating capacity of 5, XM AM/FM/
2012Chevrolet
Avalanche LT$140
Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, 4 12V DC power outlets, Wireless phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls,
tronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, 4 12V DCpower outlets, Wireless phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls
Beautiful AWD and Sport controls! Beautiful Tan Leather, with the Yachting Blue exterior color, Navigation, sunroof, sport 19’ alloy wheels, front and rear individual climate controls, AM/FM/SAT/CD Player/Bluetooth Capability/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by the Burmester Stereo System, power rear opening
LT Truck Crew Cabwith a V-8 cyl 5.3L, with only 33k miles! Roomy black leather interior, Automaticdual-zone front air conditioning, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof, 2 driver
wheel, pedals,) Cruise control with steeringwheel controls, Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, Remote engine start, Nav-igation system with voice activation, 4 12V DC power outlets, Max. seating capacity of 5, XM AM/FM/
2012Chevrolet
Avalanche LT
140 per wk.
tronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A/C, Remote keyless entry, Bedliner,-SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, 4 12V DCpower outlets, Wireless phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls
Beautiful AWD and Sport controls! Beautiful Tan Leather, with the Yachting Blue exterior color, Navigation, sunroof, sport 19’ alloy wheels, front and rear individual climate controls, AM/FM/SAT/CD Player/Bluetooth Capability/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player all powered by the Burmester Stereo System, power rear opening
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810 Washington St., Auburn, Mass.
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Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround player, 8 CD in-dash single seek-scan, with Satellite camera, and with DVD, NAV, Back up monitor LCD 1 1st row headphones,
monitor in the read, 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments, Strong and smooth powertrain;plush ride; quiet cabin; versatile midgate design.
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or Mp3 player all powered by the Burmester Stereo System, power rear opening and closing gate, HID Head lamps, fog lamps, front and rear heated and air conditioned seats. This is one BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE VEHICLE!
monitor in the read, 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments, Strong and smooth powertrain;
or Mp3 player all powered by the Burmester Stereo System, power rear opening and closing gate, HID Head lamps, fog lamps, front and rear heated and air conditioned seats. This is one BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE VEHICLE!
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New Recessed TrofferFlourescent 3-TubeT-8 277V Fixtures
Enclosed$56 Each
Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546
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FOR SALE14k Gold
Diamond Round Brilliant
1.09CtsClarity
VS-1Color
K$2850 or best offer.
please call 508-764-6843
FOR SALEelectric wheelchair/bed,
old stamps, albums,comic books, old
bedroom set, waterbed frame,foldout loveseat.
CALL(508)631-0756.
010 FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FREEZER -FRIGIDAIREUpright 13.7 cu. ft.
$200.00Works Good
KIDS’ WOODEN TRAIN SET
74 tracks, train, silo, barn,extra cars and pieces
$40.00
Call 508-867-4546
FOR SALE
Garage doorwith all hardware-white
Paid $400.00 asking
$175.00
Four double pane windowswith frames
$50.00 a piece3”x5”
Call Paul774-241-0327
FOR SALE
Gold Framed WallMirror29x41”$50.00
Photos upon requestCall
508-892-1679
For Sale Schweiger Green
Southwestern86” Couch & 65” Loveseat
with matching pillowsPrice reasonable
Call 860-779-0022For sale
TOMATO AND CUCUMBER CAGES
13” wide x 54” tallMade out of concrete wire
Will last forever!$4.00 each
860-774-4469(Brooklyn)
For Sale:
SEALY QUEEN SIZESLEEP SOFA
in pine green. Four inch memory foam topper
and linens includedlike new
$700Call
860-779-0570
FULL LENGTHMINK COAT
Size MediumExcellent Condition
$800 or BOCall
508-234-8767
010 FOR SALE
FOR•SALERazor Electric Dirt Bike
$100.00
Cobble Stones$4.00 each
1999 GMC Tailgate$50.00
74-78 Camaro hood$50.00
Assorted antique tools
Dog Crates
Call For Pricing401-486-4051
FOR SALE ELECTRIC RAZORDUNE BUGGIES.
$175 each or both for $300.Call between
noon and 7pm and leave message.
508-867-3051
FOR SALE:
1800s ChairBlue Flower Seat
$75
Country Music Records From the 60s
all in good condition$50
Telephone stand with FoldingChair$60
Small Table $25
Call508-347-7441
Four 17” Low profileYokohama Tires
Mounted on Eikei Sportlinerims. Like new condition.
$600.00
Tread mill w/wide belt power
Incline and monitors Great condition
$275.00
860-928-3972
HARLEY DAVID-SON BLACKLEATHER
boots size 8 Med ladiesNew in Box$100/OBO
WILSONS BLACKLEATHER BIKER
JACKET with frindge, size M
$150/OBO
860-455-9918
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Toyota � Scion � Used � College Graduates Welcome � Honest � Excellent Reputation � Salary � Commission � Bonuses � President Award Dealership � Car Allowance � 401K
� Team Atmosphere � Management Opportunity � $55,000 Expectation the First Year � Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train. We are searching for the right female OR male to join our team. � If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative long term career...
contain large family room, twobedrooms, dining room,
screened porch, vinyl siding,large shed, outdoor fire pit,
mostly furnished. Park ammenities:
large swimming pool, rec hall. pavilion, mini golf, bocci,
horseshoes, fish pond, playground-low yearly
maintenance fees.
Rte.25 197, Woodstock, CT
Unit #5
772-233-1555
WELLS, MAINEVillage By the Sea
2 bedroom/2 bath condo.Pool complex,
w/jacuzzi, exercise room,outdoor pool, in-unit laundry,
A/C, cable.
Summer Rate$875/weekly
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191 West Main Street � Dudley, MA 01571 � Only Minutes from Everywhere!
No appointment needed in our service department
Sales, Service & Parts (508) 943-7474Dealership Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pmSaturday:8:00am-5:00pm�Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
www.TristateToyota.com
Toyotas are less in Dudley, MA
� We have no mortgages� Low overhead in Dudley MA� Over 300 new & used vehicles to choose from for immediate delivery (If we don�t have it, we can get it within 48 hours)
� Leftovers and demos with savings up to $9000.00
� We have sales, service and parts staff members that have been employed at Tri-State for over 25 years� Honest small town dealing� No games - no gimmicks� Serving the tri-community and tri-state area for over 25 years� Special military and college rebates available
Easy Exit 2 off I-395
700 AUTOMOTIVE
705 AUTO ACCESSORIES
4 Tires w/Rims2009 midsize Ford
125/55R16Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern
$450.00
508-943-1740
720 CLASSICS
1934 MERCEDES 500k, Heritage Replica,
Red, Tan Int.,Rebuilt ‘79 Camaro
AC, 1000 miles since built,Always inside MUST SEE!$19,750
