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IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: Gift ideas for the gardener in your life, F4 PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Cabinet hides TV in plain sight, F3 HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK, F6 MORTGAGE RATES: Steady at 2.72%, F6 WMASS DEEDS, F7 ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: Toy bus has everything but the motor, F10

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Frost poinsettia for holidays remembered or deck and even in floral arrangements for the dining table. When it comes to the poinsettia, however, many retreat to monoculture, or perhaps add little greenery, which is OK. Know though that the poinsettia has a cousin that will add a sparkle that will be long remembered by friends and family who visit.

Centerpieces on the dining table, with poinsettias and Diamond Frost, make for a Christmas meal to be remembered. (LEFT PHOTO: NORMAN WINTER /

By Norman Winter

seems to have achieved a status that has been unprecThere is an excitement in edented for a while. In 2020 the air about Christmas this decorating indoors has beyear and it appears to be as come the so-called “frosting contagious as ... you know. on the cake.”

Right now, it doesn’t seem to In case you have not ever be about presents or shopthought about that term, it ping, though that will proba- means taking something bly come. It seems to have a great and making it better. focus on tradition, on family, The poinsettia is no doubt a return to what is important. the most loved flower for the The beauty of the season Christmas season. There are Tribune News Service

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centers or online. If your garden has not frozen yet, as is the case in much of zone 7-10, you can also lift some from outdoor containers or the flower border. Your indoor containers and size of poinsettias will dictate how many Diamond Frost you will need. The look will be as if the red bracts of the poinsettia are resting on a bed of

The look will be as if the red bracts of the poinsettia are resting on a bed of frost. No matter the color of poinsettia, your design will look as though it has been enhanced by a floral artist.

You probably know this cousin as the toughest flower in the summer garden that you have ever grown. It may TNS; TOP PHOTO: CHRIS BROWN PHOTOGRAbe the most awarded plant of PHY / HANDOUT / TNS) all time but this is a challenge so many colors, variegations hard to quantify. You know it of both leaves and flowers, as Diamond Frost euphorbia. and even varieties with That is right, both the poindiffering textures like curled settia and Diamond Frost are or rosette. While they have euphorbias. While we let Diabreathtaking beauty, they mond Frost sizzle in mixed too can have the addition of a containers or planters, it is a wonderful frosting. rare gardener that has tried This frosting comes via a it indoors, where it is very plant combination. We make adaptable. plant partnerships every To partner with your spring in flower beds, conholiday poinsettias, you may tainers on the porch, patio want to shop now at garden

frost. No matter the color of poinsettia, your design will look as though it has been enhanced by a floral artist.

This year there was a new euphorbia selection introduced called Diamond Snow. This euphorbia will sky-rocket in popularity as it sports double flowers and in the case of the poinsettia partnership it will look as though the bracts are sitting on a fresh bed of snow. As if this could not get any better, last year a florist had me mesmerized with their special take that not only fea-

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The project features clean lines and classic styling that conceal a 32-inch tall by 30inch wide by 18-inch deep bay for the TV, as well as a removable shelf for a DVD player, a satellite or cable box or a game console. Below the TV bay, a big, full-extension storage drawer holds DVDs, video games and remote controls.

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Lee Reich | In the Garden

Gift ideas for the gardener in your life Where heat, humidity, and sunlight create a more tropical atmosphere, choose from such beauties as bougainvillea, abutilon, and allamanda.

A lack of sunny windows should not present a problem in choosing a plant. Just shift gears and think foliage: ferns such as the dainty maidenhair or the eerie rabbit’s-foot, with its furry foot attempting escape

quarter-inch hardware cloth.

One of the best expendable gift items is twine, useful for such things as tying up tomato or pea plants, laying out garden rows or beds, and lashing together bamboo stakes. Natural twines, such as cotton, jute, and hemp, are best for gardening, so that they can be tossed, along with tied plants, into the compost pile at season’s end.

pot for a larger plant, how about one of the many planters that look just like terra cotta except that for being weatherproof and made from recycled plastic.

Less obvious choices in enduring gardening gifts are books, the best of which provide both information and inspiration or, if not both, a healthy dose of one or the other. Just as with garden tools, don’t be too quickly en-

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A lack of sunny windows should not present a problem in choosing a plant. Just shift gears and think foliage: ferns such as the dainty maidenhair or the eerie rabbit’s-foot, with its furry foot attempting escape over the edge of the pot; or rosemary, pretty and fragrant whether or not it flowers; or cute baby’s-tears, always lush and green.

Enduring gifts can be as welcome as expendable ones. Tools are an obvious choice here, but choose carefully. Too many gadgets end up gathering dust in the back corner of a garage or shed.

Some gadgets that have gotten plenty of use from me include an electronic moisture probe, a rain gauge, a compost thermometer, and a thermometer that records minimum and maximum as well as current temperatures.

If I already did not have some self-watering seed flats, I know I’d appreciate one so that I would not have to be so tethered to my home in spring. For a decorative

ticed by what is splashy, colorful, and most promoted. Or only by what is new. Among my favorite gardening books are those that are decades old. Check out the selection in stores selling used books as well as in those selling new ones. I’ll even be so bold as to suggest that you consider looking at my books, listed on my website at leereich.com/ books.

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over the edge of the pot; or rosemary, pretty and fragrant whether or not it flowers; or cute baby’s-tears, always lush and green.

Shift gears again, now, and move beyond plants as gifts, on to expendable items. A good pair of gardening gloves – either soft leather, or cotton with rubber-coated palms and fingers – are essential and rarely last more than a year or two of use.

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ECEMBER IS A LOW point in the gardening year, but a high point in the year for giving gifts.

A felicitous way to bring up that gardening low point is with a gardening gift. What might be a good gift for a gardener?

Most obvious would be a plant. After three decades of growing and buying plants, I, for one, still get a thrill when opening a box with a new – for me – plant in it. Still, there are ho-hum plants, plants that have their qualities but just aren’t going to elicit any surges of excitement. Stay away from the usual poinsettias, philodendrons, and dracaenas for accomplished gardeners. And because the gift plant is for a gardener, also steer clear of throwaway plants, such as paperwhites. Yes, they are perennial, but usually can’t be forced to flower every winter.

The plants that I would be most thrilled to receive this time of year (hint, hint) would be those providing winter fragrance or blossoms, or both.

A good place to start looking for my gift ... whoops, I mean some gardener’s gift ... would be plants such as ardenia, jasmine, camellia, and citrus. All fill the bill for anyone with a green thumb and a cool, bright room.

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Long-term US mortgage rates hold steady at 2.72%

By Kathy Orton

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After sinking to another alltime low last week – the 13th record low this year alone – mortgage rates paused for the Thanksgiving holiday.

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average held steady at 2.72% with an average 0.7 point.

(Points are fees paid to a lender equal to 1% of the loan amount and are in addition to the interest rate.) It was

unchanged from a week ago and 3.68% a year ago.

Freddie Mac, the federally chartered mortgage investor, aggregates rates from about 80 lenders across the country to come up with weekly national average mortgage rates.

It uses rates for high-quality borrowers who tend to have strong credit scores and large down payments. These rates are not available to every borrower.

The 15-year fixed-rate average also didn’t move, leveling

off at 2.28% with an average 0.6 point. It was 3.15% a year ago. The five-year adjustable rate average spiked to 3.16% with an average 0.3 point. It was 2.85% a week ago and 3.43% a year ago.

“Mortgage rates remain at record lows and while that has fueled a refinance boom, it’s been driven mainly by higher income borrowers,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, said in a statement. “With about 20 million borrowers eligible to refi-

nance, lower – and middle-income borrowers are leaving money on the table by not taking advantage of low rates.

On the homebuying side, demand continues to surge, and it has created a seller’s market where inventory is at a record low and home prices are rising, beginning to offset the benefits of the low rates.”

A report by Black Knight, the mortgage data and technology company, found that more than 19 million borrowers are what they describe

as high-quality refinance candidates. These borrowers hold 30-year mortgages, have more than 20% equity in their homes, credit scores above 720 and are current on their payments. By refinancing at today’s rates, they could benefit by shaving off at least 75 basis points on their current rate. (A basis point is 0.01 percentage point.) That translates into a savings of $400 a month for 4.5 million borrowers and $500 a month for 2.7 borrowers.

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Crosby Queenin Properties LLC, to 235 Bowles Road LLC, 235 Bowles Road, $2,525,252.

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cable Indenture of Trust of Sharon D. Barnett, Tamara Barnett, trustee, and Revocable Indenture of Trust of William R. Barnett to Christopher A. Rivers and Misty L. Haynes, 16 Waterford Road and 16 Waterford Drive, $542,000.

David J. Wolan-Jedziniak and Lila A. Wolan-Jedziniak to Glenda L. Colon, 91 Hamilton St., $296,000.

Ersel Robbins-Smith to Ward A. Remington, life estate, Paula BERNARDSTON A. Remington, llife estate, and Doreen Grace Pedro, 214 Beekman Christopher P. Porrovecchio and Drive, $182,000.

Sarah N. Porrovecchio to Sharon S. Deane, River St., $2,000.

James K. Burghoff to Jeffrey J. Hichborn and Amanda M. Troy Santerre to Alexandra MarHichborn, 576 Southwick St., gosian, 199 Bald Mountain Road, $284,900. $232,500.

Jeffrey J. Hichborn and Amanda M. Hichborn to Emir Katica, 35 BUCKLAND Harvey Johnson Drive, $242,500.

Massachusetts Housing Finance Kyle Pfeffer to Gianna E. Albano, Agency to paul DeGeorges and 57 Belvidere Ave., $262,000.

Tara DeGeorges, 33 Sears St., Manuel T. Reyes and Josue Colon $220,500. to Noemi Amaris and Uhia Willis, 267 Rowley St., $275,000.

Paul Karnaukh and Irina Karnaukh to Bedrettin Tokgoz, 18 Sherman Ave., $335,000.

William E. Silk and Jeanenne M. Silk to Phillip J. Bonk and Lori S. Bonk, Mansion Woods Drive, Unit G-23, $219,000.

AMHERST Hai Tran and Ledung Tran to Thanh Ngoc Tran and Julia E. Wald, 325 Montague Road, $150,000.

Lindsley G. Boiney to Richard J. Giglio and Sally G. Giglio, 171 Heatherstone Road, $479,000.

Ellen M. Fagan to Marcus S. Opalenik and Shao Yu Tseng, 48 Jenks St., $350,000.

Alexander Theoharides, trustee, and HOP Brook Trust to Marilyn D. Glass, 1100 South East St., $625,000.

Steven J. Kravetz, personal representative, Sharon E. Meyers, personal representative, Bettie Rose Kravetz, estate, and Bettie Skole Kravetz, estate, to Yong Xian Liu and Billy S. Leung, 3 Juniper Lane, $385,000.

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David R. Simard to Gail M. Stathis, 35 Don Emerson Road, $90,000.

CHICOPEE Abrheem Mustafa to Victor Antonio Rivera, 141 Skeele St., $277,500.

Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, and Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-FRE1, trustee of, to 613 LLC, 760 McKinstry Ave., $81,375.

Claire L. Cucchi and William Eric Cucchi to Briggette P. Cortes Ruiz and Cruz M Fuentes, 21 Daniel Drive, $220,000.

Corey J. Croteau to Karol Makusiewicz, 63 Applewood Drive, $110,000.

David J. Valego II, to Delaney Duprat, 182 Narragansett Boulevard, $250,000.

Gunnar G. Gudmundson and Janice L. Gudmundson to Matthew John Wilkinson, 213 Greenwood Terrace, $128,300.

Grise to Stephen Taylor Hews, 57 Hillman St., $206,000.

Bedrock Financial LLC, trustee, and Sugar Magnolia Realty Trust to Heather Longley, Batchelor Street, $50,000.

Lawrence Mann to Lisa C. Ealum, 7 Granby Heights, $137,900.

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Joyce A. Bernash to Erik Govoni, 92-94 Montgomery St., $255,000.

JTT Realty LLC, to Lee Maisonet, 122 Ludlow Road, $199,900.

Justin Piantek and Ashley Piantek to Connor Dube and Jamie Piantek, 81 Paradise St., $195,000.

Jonathan D. Remillard, Katherine S. Remillard, Katherine Szymborn and J. Remillard to Jeffrey Sullivan and Patricia Sullivan, 32 Pine Hill Road, $422,000.

Robin J. Wood and Christopher J. Smith to Patricia Kruglak, 359 Linda Trybus, rerepresentative, and Main St., $379,000.

Emerald City Rentals LLC, to Janice Marie Blanchard, estate, to Christina Yong Wu, 15 Summer Zaida I. Mejias, 50 Donlyn Drive, St., $337,000. $217,500.

Lindsay A. Drobnak and Christopher J. Drobnak to Anthony Raymond Correa, 572 Springfield St., $253,000.

Lindsy M. Canuel to Renata Smith and Lindsay Smith, 24 Saint Anthony St., $300,000.

Mario Tedeschi to Lina Alsaedi, 71 Doverbrook Road, Unit 6070A, $158,000.

Ronald P. Shepard and Rosalyn A. Shepard to Ardeshir Pezeshk, trustee, and Denise Cruze Irrevocable Family Trust, 9 Prospect St., $255,500.

GILL Carolyn Abramo, “aka” Carolyn M. Abramo, Thomas McHugh and Vincent J. McHugh Jr., to Nicholette J. Vassar and Paul D. Vassar, 43 Vassar Way, $413,000.

Mark R. Lincourt and Joyce E. Lincourt to Brittney Cudnick, 200 Lambert Terrace, Unit 85, $116,000.

Nathan R. Lepage to Kendrick J. Hutchins, 23 Hilton St., $230,000.

Joann Dominick Meigs, Mark Dominick and Joseph Dominick to Richard Landry, 6 Dian St., $110,000.

Carlton Thomas Nash, trustee, Carlton T. Nash, trustee, and Carlton Thomas Nash Trust to Richard H. Blanchard and Gwen Blanchard, Amherst Road, $65,000.

GREENFIELD Brycar LLC, to SCF RC Funding IV LLC, 191 Shelburne Road/189 Shelburne Road, $1,000,000.

Lucy A. West, Richard V. West, “aka” Richard V. West Sr., to Christopher Coeur and Jenny Coeur, 371 Davis St., $139,200.

Emmy Y. Phelps and Jesse E. Phelps to John A. MacLeod and Muriel D. MacLeod, 26 Mary Potter Lane, $365,000.

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Janet P. Lavoie and Mary Margaret Lamica to Elizabeth Lopez and Jeffrey Dirosa, 630 Britton St., $184,000.

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Keith D. Poulin and Susan A. Poulin to Jesus R. Maradiaga Alvarado and Ricardo A. Maradiaga Alvarado, 2 Cobb Lane, $299,000.

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Janet M. Lanier to Corey Croteau, 78 McCarthy Ave, $225,500.

Carol Ranzel-Wallace, trustee, and Carol Ranzel-Wallace Revocable Trust to Margaret J. McLaren, 38 Lessey St., $505,000.

Susan J. Stebbins to Hope Sholes Pinder and Charles Pinder, 46 Boardman St., $500,000.

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LEGEND: The rate and annual percentage rate (APR) are effective as of the publication date. The APR may increase after consummation and may vary. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance. The fees set forth for each advertisement above may be charged to open the plan (A) Mortgage Banker, (B) Mortgage Broker, (C) Bank, (D) S&L, (E) Credit Union, (BA) indicates Licensed Mortgage Banker, NYS Banking Dept., (BR) indicates Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept., (loans arranged through third parties). “Call for Rates” means actual rates were not available at press time. All rates are quoted on a minimum FICO score of 740. Conventional loans are based on loan amounts of $165,000. Jumbo loans are based on loan amounts of $424,100. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Lock Days: 30-60. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. FHA mortgages include both UFMIP and MIP fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. VA mortgages include funding fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. The Republican does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. All rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. The Republican does not own any financial institutions. Some or all of the companies appearing in this table pay a fee to appear in this table. If you are seeking a mortgage in excess of $424,100, recent legislation may enable lenders in certain locations to provide rates that are different from those shown in the table above. Sample Repayment Terms-ex. 360 monthly payments of $5.29 per $1,000 borrowed ex. 180 monthly payments of $7.56 per $1,000 borrowed. We recommend that you contact your lender directly to determine what rates may be available to you. To access the NMLS Consumer Access website, please visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. To appear in this table, or report any inaccuracies call 413-788-1050.

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Deeds CONTINUED FROM PAGE F7 A. Vidal to Jennifer Beckham and Todd Beckham, 658 Bernardston Road, $365,000.

First Congregational Church of Greenfield to Agape Moldovian Baptist Church, 43 Silver St., $670,000.

Archelon Properties LLC, to Meghan S. Carroll and Katharine D. Walker, 61 Silver St., $239,375.

HAMPDEN Brian K. MacLeod and Susan E. MacLeod to Jesse Os and Carina Marie Os, 144 Stony Hill Road, $425,000.

Keith E. Modestow and Rogina A. Modestow to David M. Laventure and Shinead A. Vasquez, 36 Burleigh Road, $925,000.

Margaret E. Burnham, representative, and Evelyn L. Sulham, estate, to Peter Maziarz and Jean Maziarz, 43 Crestwood Lane, $177,000.

Philip A. Tarsi and Rebecca L. Tarsi to Matthew Lecuyer, 31 Crestwood Lane, $242,000.

Susan J. Alston and Thomas L. Millette to Dawn M. MacKinnon, 236 Mill Road, $500,000.

William H. Brown Jr., to William D. O’Donnell, 77 Glendale Road, $82,474.

HATFIELD Dennon A. Rodrigue and Bridget S. Rodrigue to Christopher R. Szawlowski and Tess E. Jurgensen, 11 Pleasant View Drive, $468,500.

Edward G. Lagoy and Barbara A. Lagoy to Mark J. Stevens and Stephanie L. Lagoy, 3 King St., $184,000.

Joan M. Gaudette, personal representative, and Matilda H. Pelis, estate, to Thomas Edward Dadmun, Kristy Ann Dadmun and Jack T. Dadmun, 11 Chestnut St., $257,000.

HOLYOKE Alexa Roman to Josue Sosa Diaz, 8 Cottage Ave., $200,000.

Amy C. McDonough to John Nichols and Darcy Buerkle, 183 Madison Ave., $475,000.

Angel Maldonado Jr., and Alyssa Maldonado to Moses Claudio, 135 Pearl St., $320,000.

Chad A. Groleau and Stacy R. Groleau to Deborah R. Ashe and Agustin A. Vazquez Jr., 90 Bemis Road, $269,900.

Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae to Shawn

P. Ferry, 60 King St., $223,700.

Edwin Gonzalez and Lillian Otero to Kevin Anthony Rice, 1093 Dwight St., $300,000.

Jennifer L. Hamilton, representative, Cynthia Susan Naugler, estate, and C. Susan Naugler, estate, to John Areche, 40 Longwood Ave., $250,000.

Joanne M. McGuire to Matthew Giroux and Jamie T. Ostrowski, 1 Joanne Drive, $310,000.

Mary L. Curro and Kathleen M. Tessier to Mark J. Rodgers, 2 Francis St., $157,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., to Anchor Moore Investings LLC, 21-23 Wolcott St., $90,000.

Rypec LLC, to Dario Jara Ramones, 131, 133 Westfield Road, $270,000.

Beaulieu to John Anthony Gola and Marissa Brown, 54 Childs Road, $400,000.

MONTAGUE Alan E. Kurkulonis and Diane L. Kurkulonis to Beaven F. Burkett and Martha A. Burkett, 38 Taylor Hill Road, $459,000.

Julianna R. Stevens and Jonathan R. Tosch to Seventh Street Realty Trust, and Thomas M. Richardson, trustee, 128 Seventh St., $295,000.

Grouts Corner Realty LLC, to Zachary French, 6 Grant St., $254,900.

Aronson Morgan Bailey to Jennifer L. Grincavitch, 58 High St., $245,000.

Thomas G. Griffin and Mary E. EdMONTGOMERY wards to Joaveliza Rodriguez and Eric Lopez-Febres, 13-15 Parker Sandra H. Gil and Manuel ThomSt., $221,000. as Gil to Michelle Candiano and Bryon Candiano, 172 Pitcher St., $450,000.

LEVERETT Diana Dunn Kallio to William J. Jackson Investment Trust, William J. Jackson, trustee, Marcia Plant Jackson Investment Trust, and Marcia Plant Jackson, trustee, Cemetery Road, $71,000.

LONGMEADOW Daniel W. McKay and Carol A. McKay to Daniel William Counts and Lina M. Counts, 75 Wolf Swamp Road, $398,000.

LUDLOW Frank N. Trolio to Luis D. Quiterio II, 31 Fairway Drive, $278,300.

Michael J. Chernick, representative, Antoni F. Grabowski, estate, Anthiony F. Grabowski, estate, and Anthony Grabowski, estate, to Joseph George Chaloux and Elaine Marie Chaloux, Lyon Street, $160,000.

MIDDLEFIELD Matthew Lovechio and Paul J. Chevalier to John Donnelly, 142 Chipman Road, $175,000.

Christopher Dadak and Gina Artioli-Dadak to Chase E. Carrington, 148 Skyline Trail, $240,000.

MONSON Jason Woodrow and Sarah Woodrow to Edwin Gonzalez and Lillian Otero, 17 Old Stagecoach Drive, $455,000.

Michael Pelland to Deborah Blanchard and Kerry J. Blanchard, 6 Hilltop Drive, $365,000.

Scott M. Beaulieu and Kelly L.

NORTHAMPTON Kathleen M. Suchocki, Michael W. Suchocki and Deena M. Wallace to Georganne Sexton and Martin Sexton, 31 Murphy Terrace, $280,000.

David J. Kieval, Emily G. Kieval and Shalom G. Kieval to David J. Kieval and Emily Glassman Kieval, 25 Maynard Road, $100.

Emerson Way LLC, to Rita Liberti and Gertrude B. Toll, 54 Emerson Way, $135,000.

William G. Duffy Jr., to Rebekah J. Steinfeld, 29 Isabella St., $345,000.

Charles F. Ksieniewicz and Judith M. Ksieniewicz to C. Richard Hinckley, Charles Richard Hinckley and Joann Hinckley, 110 Hillcrest Drive, $450,000.

Fernando Madero Gorostieta and Ingrid Defosse De La Parra to David H. Bragdon, trustee, David H. Bragdon Investment Trust, Regina Towne Bragdon, trustee, and Regina Towne Bragdon Investment Trust, 50 Musante Drive, $585,000.

Cathy G. Cross and Joseph G. Cross to Naomi D. London, 37 Manhan St., $452,000.

Coles Meadow Properties LLC, to Seunghee Cha, trustee, and Just Flow Realty Trust, 468 Coles Meadow Road, $1,010,000.

Vijay K. Manne to Branna LLC, 23 Randolph Place, $184,976.

NORTHFIELD Richard G. Parsons Estate, Judith Underwood, personal representative, to Casey DellaPenna, 340

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ORANGE Sandra Elaine O’Neil to Peter Halfkenny, 273 Oxbow Road, $102,000.

David M. Aldrich and James R. Aldrich to David Lawrence Eadie and India Christine Eadie, 581 East River St., $198,000.

Sophia Rose Cantrell to Elder Madrid, 106 Cheney St., $65,000.

Chrislyn Newton and Kyle Newton to Victoria Ann Brooks and Steven Scott Gelinas, 4 Shingle Brook Road, $218,000.

Lisa M. Parker and Scott A. Parker to Chrislyn Newton and Kyle Newton, 98 Bartlett Lane, $330,000.

PALMER U S A Housing & Urban Development to Melissa T. Denoncourt, 2021 Bourne St., $75,000.

Jared M. Laroche and Michelle Laroche to Nathan Brian Hodgman, 4177 Pleasant St., $250,000.

John J. Walsh Jr., to Anthony Patalano and Douglas Deisle, 89 Peterson Road, $41,000.

Kristen N. Whalen to Diana Lask, 3074 Main St., Unit 3074, $152,500.

PELHAM Michael S. MacDonald and Anita T. MacDonald to Christopher St. Cyr and Jessica St. Cyr, 25 Butter Hill Road, $735,000.

SOUTH HADLEY Marc Pohl to Robert J. Kudla and Amy Kudla, 12 Skinner Lane, $240,000.

Kevin J. Otto to Christopher M. Roy, 21 Hadley St., $400,000.

Patrick J. Spring and Kimberly Spring to Brian Michael Keller, 28 River Lodge Road, $449,000.

Gomigo Properties LLC, to Donald J. Lonczak, Don J. Lonczak and Don Lonczak, 14 Stonegate Drive, $682,500.

Alberts House LLC, to Lucid Development LLC, Wood Avenue, $80,000.

Elaine M. Lapomardo to Fernando Texeira, 23 Rivercrest Way, $380,000.

Rosemary L. Hendricks to Patricia M. Tierney, trustee, Karen A. Provoda, trustee, and Declaration of Hendricks Irrevocable Trust, 501 Granby Road, $100.

Melissa J. Allis, personal representative, and Mark Paul Menard, estate, to Emtay Inc., 135 North Main St., $162,500.

Gerald Lorenz to John G. Lorenz and Melanie R. Lorenz, 478 Amherst Road, $150,000.

SOUTHAMPTON Rafael A. Roca and Chontae Monique Roca to Matthew Gladu and Jessica Gladu, 11 Bissonnette Circle, $514,000.

Southampton Town to PSF-1 Realty Trust, 93 College Highway, $4,221.

Christ Community of Hampshire County to Thomas H. Labrie, Valley Road, $30,000.

SOUTHWICK Donna L. Johnson to John Joseph Nardacci Jr., and Stephanie Jean Danek, 136 Point Grove Road, $198,725.

Gary L. Teodore and Patricia A. Teodore to Keith Modestow and Rogina Modestow, 100 South Loomis St., $445,000.

Gregory E. Haskins and Carol Ann Haskins to Alex B. Weber, 107 Vining Hill Road, $285,000.

Jaan Development Corp., to Hedge Hog Industries Corp., 6 Noble Steed Crossing, $95,000.

Jaan Development Corp to Hedge Hog Industries Corp., 8 Noble Steed Crossing, $95,000.

Jared Hamre and Matthew Maynard to Rosalie Dialessi and John Dialessi, 23 Veteran St., $142,000.

Joseph A. Walz and Kristy L. Walz to William Van Dyke and Amy Van Dyke, 8 Pondview Lane, $796,750.

Michael R. Zahner and Brenda M. Zahner to James McInerney and Sharyn McInerney, 11 John Mason Road, $425,100.

Rita B. Damico and Janet L. Mashia to Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders Inc., Mort Vining Road, $800,000.

Steve Eric Torgersen and Deborah F. Torgersen to Kevin T. Lynch and Beverly L. Lynch, 24 Rails End Road, Unit 19A, $379,900.

SPRINGFIELD 83 Worthen Street Inc., to Springfield Boston Road BLD LLC, 472 Boston Road, $755,000.

Alycar Investments LLC, to Luis Martinez Baez, 97-99 Norfolk St., $250,000.

Anthony J. Villamaino and Linda Mary Costa to Eilish Garvey, 280 Harkness Ave., $195,000.

Brian John Hearn and Kimberly Anne Hearn to Jorge Luis Vazquez, 108 Regal St., $185,000.

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Deeds CONTINUED FROM PAGE F8 Brian K. Potter and Patricia A. Cormier-Potter to Claire B. Hamilton, 209 Tiffany St., $190,000.

Cesario M. Ferreria to Rebecca Okyere, 84 Everett St., $235,000.

Daniel Carthon to Juan C. Masionett and Sarai Rosado-Diaz, 36 Switzer Ave., $195,000.

Danyal R. Dumas to Angel Santiago, 209 Hanson Drive, $200,000.

Dennis F. Reardon Jr., Elaine F. Santaniello and Marna Reardon to Jerry Torres, 15 Rencelau St., $270,000.

Edna C. L’Heureux and Peter A. Ridubois to Osvaldo Velazquez and Zoraida Velazquez, 80 Bircham St., $237,000.

U S A Housing & Urban Development to David Givans, 41 Daytona St., $125,000.

First Time Out Realty LLC, to Jilson R. Salem, 32-34 Shamrock St., $208,000.

Garrett J. Moulton to Cassandra L. Chavarria, 15-17 Rittenhouse Terrace, $231,000.

Gary A. Daula to Paul R. Gauthier, 42-44 Blodgett St., $310,000.

Icelene E. Campbell and Icelene E. Reid to Adam Goncalves, 55 Fredette St., $219,000.

James Santaniello to Edward Tourangeau, 225 Chalmers St., $5,000.

James Zaiken, Linda F. Mikkelsen, Gary J. Zaiken and Marian J. McPartlin to Bretta Construction LLC, Howes Street, $60,000.

Jason I. Bolanos to Tania Marie Cabrera, 46 Brighton St., $200,000.

Jesus Estremera and Wanda Dejesus Estremera to Marisol Santini, 1018 Parker St., $180,000.

Joaquim Santos to Denise B. Heatley and Terrance Heatley, 69 Sherman St., $260,000.

John F. Shevlin, Brenna Shevlin and Brenna R. Perkins to Icelene E. Campbell and Theelia R. Campbell, 555 Nassau Drive, $165,000.

John H. Dillon and Mary Ellen Dillon to Elizabeth Ghedi-Ehrlich and Jordan J. Payne, 45 Washington Road, $285,900.

John P. Ochoa and Kaila A. Sullivan Ochoa to Brendan W. Holland and Morgan A. Holland, 114 Winton St., $201,000.

Jose R. Gonzalez to Karl Burston and Mickelia A. Pearson, 92 Sunrise Terrace, $287,000.

Joseph N. Leone and Siearra Leone to Leah N. McCarthy, 45 Winterset Drive, $263,000.

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L. Oake to Maxim W. Daviau, 56 Riverview St., $270,000.

Liam D. Hogan and Judith A. Hogan to Walter L. Bliss and Amy M. Bliss, 67 Regal St., $189,000.

Luis A. Villanueva to Marilyn Gali, 13-15 Algonquin Place, $174,300.

Luke F. Cournoyer and Maura B. Cournoyer to Eslainy Diaz-Agramonte, 71, 73 Governor St,, $225,000.

Human Services, Springfield City Code Enforcement and AAD LLC, receiver, to Ahmed Alrubay, 71 Aberdeen Road, $34,000.

Victor Cruz and Jackeline Rosado-Cruz to District Capital LLC., 53 Warrenton St., $106,753.

Victor Vargas to Round Two LLC, 809 Carew St., $100,000.

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Lynn C. Stockley to Diana Delacruz and Juan Gonzalez, 125 Odion Jonathan L. Wooley and Rachel S. Wooley to Kyle Ferdinand, Peter Ave., $250,000.

Ferdinand and Mario Ramirez, 304 Mary B. Guz to Anatoliy OvdiyPlumtree Lane, $290,000. chuk, 503 Tiffany St., $100,000.

Susan J. Bitters, Susan Lamoureux Maryanne Goodsell to Maryanne and William J. Lamoureux to AriGoodsell and Steven M. Polom, anne G. Abela and Noah D. Horn, 130 Senator St., $100.

75 Russell St., $440,000.

MBC Properties LLC, to Ruth M. Bonilla-Rivera, 801-803 Carew St., WALES $200,000.

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Joseph M. Yorlano and Alyson C. Hadley Elizabeth Inc., to Howie Re- Yorlano to Tsheteej Gurung and alty LLC, 1097 Main St., $500,000. Phul Gurung, 38 Kittredge Drive, $277,000.

Lori S. Bonk and Phillip J. Bonk to Margaret M. Amanti to Sardinhas Michael Parolo, 14 Brookline Ave., & Constante Realty LLC, 93 Main $368,007.

St., $370,000.

Marvin Larivee and Marvin V. Marisa A. Masciadrelli, Marisa M. Larivee III, to West Co. Investments LLC, 1-3 Somerset Heights, Ross and Marissa Ann Masciadrelli to Justin W. Piantek and $465,000.

Ashley B. Piantek, 70 Patterson St., Timothy J. Ouimette and Kathleen $360,700.

H. Shea-Ouimette to James P. Mary Jane Hanrahan to Malia Keizer and Rachel M. Keizer, 41 Homebuyers LLC, 987 Shaker Hill Sawmill Road, $310,700.

Road, $175,000.

Wilmington Savings Fund Michael D. Buell and Ann Marie Society, Christiana Trust, trustee, Buell to Christopher Ryder Neary and Hilldale Trust, trustee of, to and Amale Barbara Neary, 48 Aaron Gonzalez, 35 Plateau Ave., Scenic Road, $450,000. $210,000.

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Michael J. Chabot and Anne Marie O’Reilly to Somchai Daniels, 5 Fenimore Boulevard, $222,000.

Migdalia Rasmussen to Picton Capital LLC, 268 Shawmut St., $110,000.

Patricia Mitchell, Patricia N. George and Brian Mitchell to Luis Caraballo-Cancel, 81-83 Cambridge St., $246,500.

R A W Land LTD, to Bretta Construction LLC, Gresham Street, $20,000.

R M Blerman LLC, to Sharon Pankey, 191 Oakland St., $300,000.

RBT Enterprises LLC, to Moumie Dibinga, 32 Dickinson St., $270,000.

Tawanda M. Kitt and Keith L. Bass to Starla Ann Hampton, 184 Denver St., $225,000.

Victor C. Bara, Craig Perry, Massachusetts Comm Health &

Robert T. Smyk and Carleen B. Smyk to Anthony E. Salvatore, 20 Stratfield Ave., $222,900.

Sergiy Suprunchuk and Tetyana Suprunchuk to Curtis A. Curylo and Soleil I. Curylo, 148 Berkshire Drive, $430,000.

Valarie Rafus and Valarie L. Normandeau to Nathan Kantor, 760 Montgomery Road, $290,000.

WILBRAHAM Bahadir K. Akcam and Sevilay Akcam to Christopher Drobnak and Lindsay Drobnak, 14 Fernwood Drive, $330,000.

Kathleen E. Demartino to Michael David Marceau and Erica Lee Marceau, 17 Bittersweet Lane, $495,000.

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opment Group Inc., to Eric L. Melendez Gerena and Evelyn Roman Medina, 15 Florida St., $190,000.

Patricia A. Kalfa, Patricia A. Kallfa and Gregory I. Kallfa to Robin E. Johnson, 75 Highland Ave., $215,000.

D. Bradway to Pauline Santello, 6 Sichols Boulevard, $235,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Andrii Zhyhaniuk and Nadiia Zhyhaniuk to Nagham Abed and Wisam Owaid, 68 Worthen St., Unit 2, $260,500.

Charles A. Torre, representative, Sally A. Lengyel and Jean C. Torre, estate, to Steven M. Wolf and Leah N. Pagios, 62 Sherwood Ave., $290,000.

Christopher M. Donohue, Ellen Donohue, David Dzialo, Richard Dzialo, Ann Salva and Judy Ryner to Paul Denoncourt, 36 Squire Drive, $150,000.

David Donald Deaton Jr., to Michael J. Ford Jr., 72 Clyde Ave., $227,152.

Dheyaa Zaidan and Asraa Aljanabi to Luis Navarro-Mena, 41 Belle Ave., $217,000.

Gregg A. Gibson to Jesus Estremera and Wanda Estremera, 278 Ely

Baker to Jason M. Donnachie, 289 Granville Road, $245,000.

Andrew J. Kopacka and Jacquelin Ann Kopacka to Alyson C. Yorlano and Joseph M. Yorlano, 47 Hillside Road, $375,000.

Angela R. Martin and John R. Martin to Valeriy M. Sivokonenko and Tatyana A. Sivokonenko, 27 Kittredge Drive, $315,000.

Cassandra L. Jaeger and Johanna M. Jaeger to ONJB LLC, 19 Bush St., $170,000.

Dave A. Rockwal to Richard Paul Stephens and Joan Ethel Stephens, 160 Hillside Road, Unit 5, $147,500.

David M. Lacroix, Matthew J. Lacroix and Kalli E. Yoder to Matthew J. Lacroix, 131 Park Drive, $100.

Giberson Construction Inc., to Abdias Garcia and Amber N, Garcia, 162 Old Cabot Road, $485,000.

Joanne L. Zomek to William N. Landford, 23 Morningside Drive, $220,000.

Raev LLC, to Richard Yen and Christine C. Chen, 45-47 Stony Hill Road, $279,000.

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Toy bus has everything but the motor

USES WERE USED for transportation as early as the 1820s, long before the modern motor was invented. They had horse-power — live horses pulled the bus. By the 1830s, buses were powered by steam, and in 1882, the first electric bus was introduced.

But the toy bus made after 1895 often resembled tourist buses used in a few large cities.

It had a motor. The tourist bus had seats inside and out; if the weather was nice, riders could climb the stairs to go up to the top seats where tall buildings could be admired. There was no cover for the top.

The Kenton Hardware Co. in Kenton, Ohio, made many small cast iron household items such as bookends, doorstops, small figures, ashtrays, cooking utensils and toys. A double-decker tourist bus was made in about 1900, followed by a second version in 1910. An orange one sold for $1,020 at a Bertoia auction in spite of seven replacement figures with old paint. Many old iron toys have been copied; original toys should have a smooth, not bumpy, bottom. The seams between the molded parts must be tight and jointed with slotted screws. And most old toys have the maker’s name impressed in the mold.

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

This toy tourist bus was made about 1910 by the Kenton Hardware Co. in Ohio. Not all of the passengers were part of the original toy, but suitable replacements had been found.

at least 1909. Its successor, New Jersey China Pottery Co., made belleek marked with the Willets name until c.1914. Willets belleek vases that are about 10 inches tall sell for $150 to $250.

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Fiesta, sugar & creamer, shaped tray with tab handles, periwinkle blue, concentric rings at neck, sugar has lid with tapered finial, post-1986, tray 10 inches, $40.

Toy, seal, plush, ride on, metal base with four spoked wheels, cast iron hoop handle, Steiff, 15 x 31 inches, $120.

Staffordshire, platter, blind boy & mother in garden setting, pottery, blue transfer underglaze, c.1850, 15 x 20 inches, $250.

Doorstop, dog, Spaniel, seated, column & star decoration around base, pottery, Rockingham glaze, East Liverpool, Ohio, 1800s, 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches, $375.

Toy, chest, wooden, Federal, walnut, pine, four drawers with pulls, fluted stiles, Tennessee, salesman’s sample, 1820s, 9 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 5 inches, $565.

Sampler, alphabets, birds, flowers, Victorine Leonore Bonnegent, December 9, 1800, Bernay, Parish School of Sewing, August 12, 1808, silk & cotton on linen, frame, France, 12 x 13 inches, $1,065.

Furniture, bookcase, Limbert, Arts & Crafts, oak, overhanging top with backsplash, two doors, glass panels, shelves, splayed legs, marked, 57 x 48 inches, $1,230.

Poster, Beatles concert, Candlestick Park, August 29, 1966, Here Come the Beatles, psychedelic design, yin yang circle with U.S. & British flags, Wes Wilson, paper, 24 x 17 inches, $7,190.

ago about some baseball coins I got when I was young, about 12 years old. They were offered by Junket Brand (Salada Tea). You said a 1962 Yogi I have a hardback copy Berra coin sold for $45 and a of the book “Big Red” by Jim 1962 Roberto Clemente coin duced limited edition reproKjelgaard, illustrated by Bob for $90 at that time. Have Kuhn and published by Gros- prices changed? How can I go ductions of works by famous set & Dunlap. The copyright about selling theses coins? artists. My late husband was date is 1945. It was one of the one of the investors in the The coins picturing baseball Minneapolis retail store that first books given to me when I was a kid. I think it’s at least players were included in boxes sold pieces from the collection. When the store closed in of Salada Tea and Junket Pud61 years old. The book is in ding Mix in 1962 and 1963. The the early 1980s after Rockefair to good condition. Is it 1962 coins had paper images in feller’s death, the investors worth preserving or should a round plastic holder. The 1963 divided the contents among I let my four grandchildren themselves. I have several coins had metal holders. Price read it?

I have a beautiful vase paintings and sculptures. depends on rarity, condition that belonged to my grandThe book “Big Red” was and the popularity of the player. Some of the prints and mother. She died in 1944, so first published by Holiday paintings have “The Nelson Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, I assume the vase is very old. House in 1945 and originally Rockefeller” certificate on Roberto Clemente and other It has large pink roses on it sold for $2. Grosset & Dunlap the back. major stars are the most popular. Baseball coins that sell for with tints of green and yelwas one of several companies low. The bottom is marked Nelson Rockefeller anthe highest prices have usually that published reprints. The nounced in 1978 that he had “Belleek” over what looks been authenticated and rated book is still in print and more obtained the rights to reproduce like a twisted snake and the by a company like Professional than a million copies have 124 works of art from his private word “Willets” underneath. been sold. It was made into a Sports Authenticator and are collection. Reproductions were What can you tell me about movie produced by Walt Disney encased in a plastic holder sold through a catalog and in a it?

Studios in 1962. Value depends showing the rating. Coins sell on rarity, condition and the dust for as little as $2 and as much as limited number of retail stores This mark was used by $1,500, depending on condition at prices ranging from $35 to jacket. First edition copies sell Willets Manufacturing Co., a $7,500. The artists or their heirs and rarity. To sell yours, you for high prices, but you don’t company in business in Trenwere paid royalties or 5% of the have the first edition which was should talk to a company that ton, New Jersey, from 1879 until published by Holiday House. retail price and had some say in has had sales that included the about 1912. The twisted snake the quality of the reproduction. coins and know their value.

Hardcover copies of “Big Red” forms the letter “W.” Willets Although some of the bronze sell from $5 to about $47. If your Where can I sell paintmade porcelain, semiporcelain, book is only in fair condition, statues have sold at auction for graniteware and majolica, but a few thousand dollars, most the value is at the low end. You ings and sculptures from the Nelson Rockefeller Art is best known for its belleek, reproductions don’t sell well. should let your grandchildren Collection? Rockefeller prowhich was made from 1887 until enjoy reading it.

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editions, created about 1980, were heavily advertised and sold for more than most reproductions. Today they are very hard to sell. You may find it’s best to give them to a charity sale and get the tax deduction for a charitable gift.

TIP: Don’t drag heavy furniture. Get some slider disks ahead of time and be ready when they are needed. The disks can be found at most hardware or big box stores.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer reader’s questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include only two pictures, the object and a closeup of any marks or damage.

Be sure your name and return address are included. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We do not guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectors gallery@kovels.com.

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413-289-4817;508-344-8482

Wanted To Buy

Merchandise Antiques/Collectibles Appliances Articles for Rent Articles For Sale Audio Building Materials Cameras Camping Equipment Clothing Coins and Stamps Construction Equipment Do-In-Yourself Materials Electronics/Compuiters Fitness Equipment Flea Markets Forklifts and Equipment Fuel Furniture, Etc. Good Things To Eat Hot Ticket Items Jewelry Lawn & Garden Lawnmower & Snowblower Machinery & Tools Med. Equipment Sales/Wanted Miscellaneous Musical Instruments Office Equipment Pools, Spas & Accessories Professional Equipment Restaurant Equipment Seasonal Snowmobiles Sports Television Tickets Video Vintage Clothing Wanted to Buy Wood-Burning Stoves

Articles for Sale Info, Full Terms, Broker Reg & More at::

or call 800.521.0111 MA Co Lic# 3184 • Ref. #20-1889

3143548-01

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10FT ALUM Werner 300lb capacity Step ladder $100 Sunbeam 2burner grill master $75; (413)642-3522

On the premises

BASEBALL, Football Basketball & Hockey cards, 1950’s-present, 50 to 90% off, selling boxes for $2.00. BUYING ALL SPORTS CARDS, RETIRED KOREAN WAR VET 413-596-5783

2-family house.

Western Div. Housing Court, Docket No. 18-CV-799

2:00 P.M.: 28 Kenwood Park, SpringďŹ eld, MA 2-story Colonial, 7 rooms including 4 bedrooms.

Western Div. Housing Court, Docket No. 18-CV-275

TERMS: : $5,000.00 deposit to be paid at the time of each sale by certiďŹ ed or bank check. Balance paid within 30 days. Sales and buyers subject to Housing Court approval. 5% Buyer’s Premium to be paid by buyer. Additional terms to be announced at sales.

Law OfďŹ ces of Dennis P. Powers

DAVID W. YOUNG, AUCTIONEER MA License No. 477

3143776-01

Attorney for Receiver 1391 Main St., SpringďŹ eld, MA 01103

Wood Burning Stoves

BRICK LINED WOOD STOVE WITH GLASS DOOR includes all zero clearance pipe, roof brackets, chimney brush w/extensions $1500/firm. (413) 885-4235

Auctions Auctions

AARON POSNIK & CO. INC. Indust & Comm. Auctions 31 Capital Dr. W. Spfld.

733-5238 www.posnik.com

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ESTATES-ANTIQUES 413-665-2877

MORTGAGEES’ REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS TO BE SOLD ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PREMISE

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2020 1:00 PM - WESTFIELD, MA 24 CAMELOT LANE DEPOSIT $5,000

RECEIVERS’ SALES OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION DECEMBER 2, 2020 1:00 P.M.: 11 Chase Ave., SpringďŹ eld, MA

COMIC BOOKS WANTED! Comics, Comic Artwork, Vintage Toys, Pulps, etc.!

50+ years of experience!

Gary Dolgoff 413-529-0326 gary@gdcomics.com

Irish Stamp Album $450.00.

Stamps Wanted Call Ron 413-896-3324 Cash For Stamps QUEENSIZE Fruitwood Headboard $50; 5ft Heavy duty folding banquet table $25; 413-642-3522

Furniture, Etc.

ANTIQUE BUFFETT 2 drawers, 2 side cabinet doors solid wood $100 L67inx 21.

5W x 41inH (860)990-3131 Lawnmowers & Snowblowers

BLACK & DECKER elec grasshog trimmer/edger $30, Toro Electric blower vac $50; (413)642-3522

THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 2020 3:00 PM BELCHERTOWN, MA 78 CLARK STREET DEPOSIT $15,000 TERMS OF SALES: DEPOSITS IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER(S) AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF EACH SALE BY CERTIFIED OR BANK CHECK. ALL BALANCES DUE ARE TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL SALE. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE ANNOUNCED AT EACH SALE. CALL OUR AUCTION SCHEDULE LINE AT (617) 964-1282 FOR A LIST OF THE CURRENT DAY’S AUCTIONS AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.commonwealth auction.com FOR CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED SCHEDULING INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING INFORMATION COMMONWEALTH AUCTION ASSOCIATES, INC. (617) 964-0005 MA LIC 2235