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Three day excursion and the performance of “Jesus” at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA, Amish Country Tour and historic Philadelphia and more. Two nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotels, 4 Meals, wine and cheese reception, a post dinner show, trip insurance, all gratuities included (2 local guides, escort and driver). Cost is $519 per person. A budget payment plan is available.
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Enjoy a day of sightseeing, visit a museum, shopping, dine at a special restaurant, attend a Broadway matinee performance, or any number of possible activities. Departure from Southbridge at 6:30am and return departure from New York City is 6:30pm. Cost is $57 per person. Always sold out, early reservation is recommended.
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Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine, concert with Fr. Pat, the singing priest, the International Museum of Nativities, Gift and Book Shop, Chapel of Light, a Bistro for refreshments and snacks, a Carousel for the children, optional trolley Ride to view the display of over 400,000 lights, and a complete inclusive luncheon at Wright's Farm Restaurant. Cost is $49 per person; $39 for children; under 3 years free. Sunday at Tanglewood Reservation deadline is December July 15th A 12 noon luncheon at the Red 6th. Departure is 10:45am from Lion Inn followed by the 2:30pm Southbridge and the returns is about concert with reserved seating in 7:45pm. As in the past, departure the Koussevitsky Music Shed. from Webster is a possibility. Andris Nelsons, conductor, leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra with music of Mendelssohn and Beethoven, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, James Burton, conductor and guest pianist, Yuja Wang. Cost is $125 per person (transportation, concert and all inclusive luncheon). A payment plan is available. Reservation deadline is July 1st. Departure is 9am, RMV parking lot, Southbridge.
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A guide for health and well-being for you and your family. Easy Ways to Cut Back on Sugar
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November is National Diabetes Month, and an excellent opportunity to take steps to decrease your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. A leading risk factor for Type 2 diabetes is being overweight. But the good news is, according to the ADA, losing just seven percent of your body weight can decrease that The USDA’s dietary guidelines recommend that added sugar risk by 58 percent. account for less than ten percent One way to manage your weight of your daily calories -- that’s a is to cut back on sugar, which can maximum of 50 grams a day for often be a sneaky source of weight average women and 62.5 grams for men. To keep your sugar gain. consumption in the healthy range, Before getting started, it’s Courtney McCormick, Corporate important to remember that many Dietitian at Nutrisystem offers the healthy foods naturally contain following tips: sugar, a carbohydrate your body burns for energy. Processed sugars are different, adding calories that provide no other nutritional benefit, and at excessive levels, disrupting your metabolism, and potentially posing serious health risks.
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A guide for health and well-being for you and your family. sugars, so you don’t crave more foods four to six times a day. Programs like Nutrisystem provide calories soon after eating it. portion-controlled meals and snacks • Bake with Applesauce. Eating throughout the day, giving you the fewer baked goods is sure to reduce structure you need to eat right. your sugar intake, but when the occasion calls for you to make a This National Diabetes Month, cake, replace a third of the sugar make small swaps to reduce your in the recipe with an equal amount sugar intake and more easily of unsweetened applesauce. manage your weight. For a delicious no-sugar added applesauce recipe, visit leaf. nutrisystem.com/recipes. • Eat Right and Often. When you’re hungry, you crave calories and that too often leads to sugary snacking. Reduce between-meal munching by eating healthy, filling
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lipoprotein, often referred to as “bad” cholesterol, can increase a person’s risk for heart disease. The AHA notes that excessive amounts of cholesterol can be deposited into the arteries as plaque. When that happens, it leads to a condition known as atherosclerosis, or a narrowing of the inside of the artery walls. That narrowing leads to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Men and women should get their cholesterol levels checked at least once every four to six years beginning at age 20. Men and women who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol should recognize that cholesterol is only found in animal products, so a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in animal products can provide a simple way for men and women to lower their cholesterol. A more thorough and detailed plan to lower cholesterol levels should be discussed with a physician.
Heart disease is a formidable foe. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 800,000 deaths every year. The Government of Canada notes that heart disease is the second leading cause of death in that country, annually accounting for tens of thousands of deaths. (Note: Canada’s population is slightly more than one-tenth the population of the United States.) While heart disease exacts a devastating toll on the United States and Canada, its reach extends far beyond North America, as the American College of Cardiology notes that cardiovascular disease accounts for 31 percent of all deaths across the globe. In spite of the prevalence of heart disease, men and women are not helpless against it. In fact, there are many ways for men and women to reduce their risk for heart disease. 1. Maintain a healthy weight. The American Heart Association reports that between 60 and 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Carrying around extra weight takes a toll on the body, increasing a person’s risk for heart disease and stroke. Overweight or obese men and women can work with their physicians to develop a plan for effective, long-term weight loss, a plan that will likely include a combination of diet and routine exercise.
More information about heart disease and how to combat it can be found at www.heart.org. not necessarily produce symptoms. Blood pressure measures the force pushing outward on the walls of blood vessels as they carry blood oxygen to the body’s organs, and the force created as the heart rests between beats. Over time, the arterial walls of people with high blood pressure may become stressed and develop weak spots or scarring that makes them vulnerable to the buildup of plaque. Plaque buildup can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. Blood pressure can rise as a person ages, so managing blood pressure involves routinely checking it and making certain changes, such as eating healthier foods and exercising more often, if it is high.
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2 FAIRLAWN AVE. - OXFORD, MA 774-303-8914 Keith’s Styles & Shaves Barbershop is celebrating their First Anniversary at their new Oxford location in style. There are three well experienced barbers all with ten plus years’ experience cranking out the latest styles and trends. This family
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years. Keith decided, with the help and support of his clients, friends and family, to open a new shop where he is happiest. Keith is most famous for his T.K.Ray Flattop. If you want the square military or that cop look on top with sides as tight as it gets, Keith can do it.
Owner, Keith Paquin, is a Master Barber. He is also a licensed instructor and has taught classes at Rob Roy Academy for many Victoria Binney is also a Master Barber and specializes in fades and hot towel shaves. Keith’s Styles & Shaves Barbershop also has Justin Chaput. He is a well-rounded trade barber and loves to do kids cuts. All three barbers specialize in all services offered.
Keith’s offers discounts to veterans and first responders. Seniors can get $8 haircuts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm. They also stock and sell Suavecito Pomade hair products. They feel this product is good for all hairstyles. It is simple to use and wash out. Stop by Styles & Shaves and congratulate them on their one year success story. There is plenty of parking and usually never a long wait. You are guaranteed to leave with a smile. Be sure to find and like them on Facebook. Dilly-Dilly!
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Booklovers’ Gourmet, located in Webster, MA will celebrate 23 years in business this March. A destination store, which consists of a 1,000 square foot independent bookstore, coffee house & gift shop, Booklovers’ Gourmet opened its doors in early March of 1995 by owner/operator Debra Horan, a Webster native and graduate of The Rhode Island School of Design. From the very beginning, the shop was envisioned as a central gathering place where people could enjoy good books, local art, poetry & music and other cultural happenings in a cozy, inviting space. Still in its original location at 55 East Main Street, Booklovers’ Gourmet carries a wide variety of new & used books on all subject matters and interests as well as hand selected gift items,
many locally made, including pottery, garden & home decor, jewelry, candles, incense and greeting cards. Educational puzzles & toys by “Melissa & Doug” are featured prominently in the children’s room. The café offers homemade pastries by Phyllis’s Bakery in Putnam, CT and organic, micro-roasted coffee from Hogan Brothers Coffee Roasters in Framingham, MA plus other specialty beverages like smoothies, matcha green tea and apple cider. There are many opportunities to socialize on a monthly basis-book discussion groups, writers groups, open mics, author readings & signings, special workshops and artist receptions. “The heart and soul of this type of community-based business is being
able to offer cultural opportunities for everyone to enjoy without having to travel to the big city. To be able to experience different ideas and viewpoints through these events or viewing art is vital and enriching for everyone”, said Ms. Horan. Another example of this priority is showcasing the work of local and student artists throughout the year. Booklovers’ Gourmet is a longtime member of trade organizations The American Booksellers Association and The New England Booksellers Association. Closer to home, Debra is active in the local business community as president of The Webster Dudley Business Alliance.
A special event is planned to mark the occasion and thank the community for their continued support. The celebration will take place all day on Saturday, March 3rd with discounts, giveaways, raffles & refreshments from 10a.m.-5p.m. Live music with The Grey Whisker Pickers will take place from 12-2 p.m. Winter hours for Booklovers’ Gourmet are Tuesday-Friday 10-6:30, Saturday 10-5. For more information or listing of events, call 508-949-6232, visit us online at https://www.facebook.com/ booklovers55/or just stop in for a visit!
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exciting writing, storytelling and reading can be, and how your mind can transform stories). It’s an hour long assembly and it was very unique and exciting!!! These are the things that can change a child’s 6) We do book fairs to raise money life and get them excited about (scholastic dollars) and ALL of learning!! Amazing program!! the proceeds are available to the schoolsteachers/Principals/ We also do the following: Admins, can order books at any We are advocates for ALL children time and don’t have to pay a dime. and can act as the Liaisons between the schools, the families, 7) Special events, such as the programs needed and the the Someone Special Dance, community. Halloween parties, holiday events, etc. (subject to changes, depending We are ALL unpaid volunteers, on the year and the budget) and so every penny that we raise goes supply decorations, the hall, food, directly to the kids, teachers and schools. drinks, games, etc. 5) Drinks for all schools (teachers) – we supply spring water and dispensers to all of the schools, so the teachers can have them in the teacher’s lounge.
What does the PTA do, you might ask? I had NO IDEA, until I got involved and knew that I had to share. As the President of the PTA, I’m making this a mission, to educate other parents, teachers, students and community members as to how much of a contribution this amazing organization makes to the kids and our schools. Without new members, fundraising, volunteers and support, these things would all go away (or suffer). We look forward to answering any questions you might have and welcome you to come to any meeting, or volunteer for an event, that might work for 8) Movie nights at the schools. We you! arrange for the movies, the snacks, EVERYONE is different and we beverages, and anything else that realize that not everyone can make we can think of (and have the it to the meetings, or volunteer at budget for). events, but we believe that everyone can contribute in their own way and we welcome the suggestions, ideas, input, etc. on how to make this the best organization that it can be! These are the things that our budget funds, and how the money we raise, is spent!! 1) Field trips – for all grades, including transportation (this one really surprised me!!) 2) Teacher’s supplies and Educational Tools for classrooms (teachers can request funds for items that they don’t have a budget for, or things that they feel will benefit their students!!!). Under $100, per request, and over $100 with Principal approval! 3) Pizza parties – we try to have these as often as we can, as a reward for things like “most box tops collected”, etc. We also do things like “freeze pops” on hot days…. etc. 4) Holiday donations (we supply Turkeys for families in need at Thanksgiving, donate toys for local children and contribute in many other ways to local charities). We also collect clothing and school supplies, for the schools to keep on hand when needed.
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This year, we helped with the “Welcome to Southbridge” events, where all of the many, new teachers (and others) were invited to join in a full day of activities. We did bus tours throughout town, introduced 9) Teacher appreciation luncheon them to the local police, town hall – we have this for EVERY School members, advocacy organizations and every year, and it’s always a (You, Inc. etc.) and many, many nice way to thank our Educators for more events. all of their hard work and dedication CONTACT: to our children!!! President – Robin Majurie (personal 10) We are advocates for ALL of cell 508-397-9760) our kids, and do what we can to Vice President – Kera Harter Treasurer – Yarissa Gomez help with special needs/requests. Secretary – Tara Trucheon 11) Family nights – so that families Social Media Coordinator – can come and do special activities, Brianna Mae Email – Southbridgepta@gmail. together!! com PAGE – Southbridge 12) ROAR program. This is FB a program where we recruit Elementary PTA community members, to come in and educate the kids on what they do for a living and where they work. They then read each classroom a book/answer questions/entertain Residential them, and the classrooms keep all of the books.
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WINT ER 2 0 1 8 February 21st Author Talk by Sandra Hinds “I Love You Every Second” SOUTHBRIDGE - You are invited to attend a presentation by Sandra A. Hinds, author of the book “I Love You Every Second” at the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge on Wednesday, February 21 from 2pm to 3pm.
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All welcome! Light refreshments will be served compliments of the Friends of Jacob Edwards Library. This sweet and beautifully illustrat- Sponsored by Wellness Within and ed book is simply about LOVE-the The Friends Of Jacob Edwards Lilove of parents and caregivers for brary. children. The themes of the book are love, building self-esteem, and February 23rd education. Magic at the Library Sandra A. Hinds considers herself SOUTHBRIDGE - If you play Magto be an “island” lady. She was born ic: The Gathering, stop by the Jacob on the island of Jamaica, grew up in Edwards Lirbary on On Friday, FebBermuda, and since living in Massa- ruary 23 at 3pm to play with others! chusetts, she has fallen in love with Other games (Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon) Martha’s Vineyard. She received also welcome! All skill levels! her Masters of Social Work degree from Boston University, and has a February 24th deep passion for teaching. Sandra is very active in her church and com- PAINT A SNOWMAN FROM A WORM’S EYE VIEW munity. She shares her life with her husband Ray (her Prince), and their SOUTHBRIDGE - Learn perspective in this fun, FREE, Class taught children Raesa and Marcus. by Miss Dolores at The Arts Center Sponsored by Friends of Jacob Ed- 111 Main Street, Southbridge on February 24 from 9am to 10:15am wards Library. for ages 5-8 years, 10:30am to 12 Noon for ages 9 years & UP. Call February 22nd Miss Dolores, starting February 8 to reserve a spot. FIRST COME, Releasing Chronic Pain: UnderFIRST SERVED! SEATING IS LIMstanding the Brain and Pain ITED! Call MISS DOLORES (startConnection presented by Brad ing Feb. 8) at: 508-987-1476. and Pamela Thompson SOUTHBRIDGE - Do you find yourself thinking, “When will this February 26th pain end?” “Why do I still have this pain?” or “How can I get rid of this The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library Meeting pain?” These, or questions like them are on the minds of countless peo- SOUTHBRIDGE - The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library will hold ple who suffer from chronic pain. their next meeting on Monday, FebThis workshop at the Jacob Edwards ruary 26 at 6pm. The Friends extend Library on Thursday, February 22 an invitation to all library patrons from 5:30pm to 7:30pm will intro- to join their group. To learn more, duce some of the most recent break- please visit FOJEL’s page on www. throughs in our understanding of jacobedwardslibrary.org. pain. Brad and Pamela Thompson will dispel three important myths February 27th about pain and will introduce a Board of Trustees Meeting powerful and natural pain-reducing
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Girl Craftydesigns WINT E R 20 1 8 SOUTHBRIDGE - The Board of Trustees of the Jacob Edwards Library will next meet on Tuesday, February 27 at Noon in the Mills Room. All meetings are open to the public. Healthy Living for Brain and Body SOUTHBRIDGE - The Alzheimer Association will present a an education program on Wednesday, February 28 at the Casaubon Senior Center in Southbridge at 10am entitled “Healthy Living for Brain and Body”. Free program with coffee and tea provided. Reserve your seat by Tuesday, February 20 by calling Pat at the center, 508-764-5436.
March 3rd Charlton Lions Club Meat Raffle CHARLTON - The Charlton Lions Club is holding a Meat Raffle on Saturday, March 3 at Zorba’s Restaurant on Route 20 in Charlton at 12pm. There will be 6 tables of Beef, Pork and Poultry. Free early bird tickets to those arriving before pm. Come Join Us for an afternoon of Fun, Stock your Freezer and Support your Local Community. All proceeds raised go to the Charlton Lions Charitable Account to continue our support and service to those in need. Lions Motto: We Serve!! For more information please email Lion Steve at attorneydoucette@hotmail.com.
March 5th Book Club - The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen SOUTHBRIDGE - The book club at the Jacob Edwards Library will discuss The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen: 83 1/4 Years Old by Hendrik Groen on Monday, March 5 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Copies are available at the desk to check out now!
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March 8th Film Screening - The Beguiled SOUTHBRIDGE - On Thursday, March 8 from 6pm to 7:30 pm at the Jacob Edwards Library, a film screen will take place. The film The Beguiled will be shown. A soldier seeks refuge at an all-female boarding school in Virginia during the Civil War, where the ladies compete for his affections while tending to his injuries. Rated R. Running time 94 min.
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Deathbed Scenes as Death of Community in Mid-20th Century Irish-American Fiction with Beth O’Leary Anish SOUTHBRIDGE - For the first 100 years that the Irish lived in cities of the northeastern United States, they mostly inhabited ethnically homogeneous neighborhoods, with Cath-
olic parishes at their center. Just after World War II, however, thanks in part to economic incentives provided to returning soldiers, the Irish in America began dispersing to the suburbs. The environment in which Irish Americans lived began to change drastically during this time period. In rising up and out of the urban ghetto, they had gained material comfort, but they had lost the safety net that was their Irish neighborhoods. This loss provoked anxiety over blending anonymously into the rest of white America, losing their uniqueness and possibly their values. Irish-American novelists in the decade after World War II strove to capture the Irish-American community of their grandparents they saw fading away. This presentation to be held on Thursday, March 15 from 6;30pm to 7:30pm at the Jacob Edwards Library will discuss some of the historical factors that caused this change in make-up of the Irish-American community. It will then examine how novels from this time period use the death of a community elder to symbolize the disappearance of the concentrated ethnic neighborhoods, those familiar Irish-American environments, of the authors’ youths. Edward McSorley’s Our Own Kind (1946), Mary Doyle Curran’s The Parish and The Hill (1948), and Edwin O’Connor’s The Last Hurrah (1956) express concern for what the Irish had become when they lost the core of values represented in the immigrant generation. Wakes, keening, and deathbed confessions function in these novels both as literal, traditional send offs for elderly immigrant characters, and as symbolic farewells to the set of values they represent.
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Friends of Jacob Edwards Library Book Sale SOUTHBRIDGE - The annual Friends of Jacob Edwards Library March 22nd Book Sale organized by the Friends of Jacob Edwards Library will take The One-Eyed Judge book talk place on Thursday, March 22 at presented by Michael Ponsor 9am to Saturday March 24 at 12pm. SOUTHBRIDGE - The Honor- Sponsored by Friends of Jacob Edable Judge Michael A. Ponsor will wards Library. read from his newly released sec- Thursday, March 22, 9am - 8pm ond novel, The One-Eyed Judge, on Friday, March 23, 9am - 5pm Thursday, March 22 at 6:30pm at the Saturday, March 24, 9am - noon Jacob Edwards Library. The reading is free and open to the public. March 23rd The One-Eyed Judge is a fictional account of a complicated and emotional child pornography case. Set in western Massachusetts, the plot emerges through the eyes of the arresting police officer, the judge’s law clerks, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, the witnesses, and the defendant himself. Most importantly, the book presents the viewpoint of the judge on the bench, caught up in the cross currents of his personal life, and facing the nearly impossible task of giving both the defense and the prosecution an impartial and unbiased trial.
St. John Paul II Parish Youth Ministry Fish Fry SOUTHBRIDGE – Every Friday during Lent, February 16 through March 23 from 4:30pm to 7pm at the LaSalle Reception Center (Tuscan Room) located at 444 Main Street, Southbridge, MA. The menu includes Fried Fish Dinner, Fritters, Chowder, French Fries and Beverages. Eat in or take out! Please call 508-765-5126 for take out orders. Delicious! Don’t miss out!
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What You’ll Need 1. Last year’s return, the last two years if this is your first appointment. Chances are much of the information—Social Security numbers, address and the like— will be the same, saving everybody time and reducing the risk of errors.
Contact the IRS and law enforcement: IRS – Report client data theft to the local IRS Stakeholder Liaison. Liaisons will notify IRS Criminal Investigation and other appropriate offices within the agency on behalf of the preparer. Speed is critical. If reported quickly, the IRS can take steps to block fraudulent returns in a preparer’s clients’ names. • Federal Bureau of Investigation – Contact your local office. • Local police – File a police report on the data theft. Contact state agencies where they prepare state returns: • State Tax Agencies. • State Attorneys General – Most states require that the attorney general be notified of data thefts. This process may involve contacting multiple offices.
2. Your W-2. W-2s must be mailed to employees by January 31. They show your income and how much you’ve already paid in income taxes. If you’ve had more than one job this year, you need a W-2 form from each of them.
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EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING INSTALLERS IN WORCESTER COUNTY: Vinyl, carpet, flooring & custom backsplashes. Dave: 978-390-5745 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: To promote local businesses using print & on-line advertising. This is an outside sales position with a flexible 24 hour parttime schedule. Excellent opportunity for the right person. Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle. Smart Shopper. 31 Thompson Road, Webster. Call to schedule an interview. 508-943-5300
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CASH FOR YOUR CAR OR TRUCK: Putnam Chrysler pays CASH for your car or truck whether you buy from us or not! 860-963-2277 PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE & MOTORCYCLE UPHOLSTERING: Seats, door panels, head liners, carpeting, vinyl roofs & convertible tops. Reasonable Rates. Dan: 774-289-2727
DUTCH WEST WOOD BURNING STOVE: Cast iron. Paid $1128. Firm Price $249. 508-248-9985 NORMAN ROCKWELL MUGS: Set of 4. $10. 508-943-1214 REPLICA OF GRACELAND WITH CADILLAC GATES: 14”x16” $100. 508-461-6078 TIFFANY STYLE DROP CEILING LIGHTS: Green Trim. $25 each. 413427-0032 TORO: 12” Electric Power Shovel. Works Fine. $25. 508-949-2369 UNCIRCULATED ELVIS RECORDS: (8) 45’s. Framed. $30 each. 508-4616078
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185 POUND WEIGHT SET: Barbell, plates & extras. $100. 508-943-3100 80” BEIGE LEATHER SOFA & RECLINER: Excellent condition. Always covered. Purchased from Horton’s for $1700. One person household. $800. 774-280-4476 or 508-943-3347 HAPPY DAYS BOARD GAME: $5. 508-943-1214
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING: Quality work with experience. Affordable rates & excellent references. FREE Estimates. 508-987-1308 PRECISION TRADE WORKS: Aerial crane work, TREE WORK, roofing & painting. Ryan: 860-458-9361
LOCAL SEMI RETIRED CARPENTER SEEKING WORK: 25 PLUS years experience as owner operator of a finish carpentry business. SMALL JOBS WELCOMED! Oxford, MA. Dick Shumway 727-458-9835
FOR LEASE POMFRET CENTER, CT: Commercial Building Lot suitable for up to 10,000 sq. ft. building. For Sale/Lease/Build to Suit. 3 Phase Electric Available. Contact: rose.construction@ snet.net or 860-928-4072 COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE: 704 sq. ft. building set in the Quiet Corner of South Woodstock, CT & located on scenic route 169. For further information please contact Richard: 860-928-3738
MISC. POWER EQUIPMENT REPAIRS: Husqvarna, Gravely & Ariens specialists. CITY POWER EQUIPMENT. Rt 20 Charlton, MA. 508-248-7464
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