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City, police to no longer post addresses of prostitutes on social media Walter Bird Jr.

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rostitutes who are arrested in Worcester will no longer have their addresses posted by the Worcester Police Department on Facebook and other social media platforms. It is, advocates say, a small change that could make a big difference in the longterm push to change the way prostitution is dealt with in the city. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. says the policy change, which went into effect less than 24 hours after the City Manager’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women brought it forward last week, made sense, and was something that did not have to go through the usual government channels. It was not an ordinance change; rather, it was a practice that had been used by the Police Department in line with laws that allow for the publishing of names, ages and addresses of people when they are arrested. Worcester Police use Facebook as a means of disseminating press releases. The local media often use that platform to access the press releases, which are otherwise not typically available. Those who work closely with women involved in prostitution in Worcester, however, say publishing the addresses of

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those women puts their lives potentially in danger. Saying he heard concerns from a few people, Augustus says, “They understood it was public information, that when someone’s brought to court a court document is created ... I understand, also, that the addresses

There is a challenge in investigating those involved in purchasing sex. We’d like to be involved in arresting more of the customer, but it is very difficult to build a case. —Police Chief Gary Gemme and age are usually used to make sure someone that has the same name doesn’t get misconstrued.” By posting the addresses of prostitutes on Facebook, however, “It gives it a whole different kind of visibility,” Augustus says, adding he has been told that, anecdotally, “one of the unintended consequences is johns or others go to these addresses looking for these women.” The City Manager says he talked to Police Chief Gary Gemme, who agreed it made sense to change the procedure. “[Gemme] was right on board with it, so it was able to happen pretty quickly,” Augustus

says. “We don’t want the unintended consequence of people tracking [prostitutes] down.” The change only affects the publishing of the prostitute’s addresses - their names and ages will continue to be posted in social media. Additionally, their addresses will continue to be available in police logs and court records, as required under law. The addresses of johns, the term used to refer to the people seeking sex

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City of Worcester fireworks display is extravagant, but just a little too short -1

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester ArtsWorcester member and Shrewsbury resident Eugenie Lewalski Berg has been accepted into the 15th International Trianial of Small Graphic Forms at City Art Gallery in Lodz, Poland +2

from prostitutes, will also still be posted online when they are arrested. “What we’re doing,” says Gemme, “is with press releases posted on Facebook or Twitter, we are not going to publish the addresses [of prostitutes]. It was brought to my attention, and I understand from area advocates, that some women involved in prostitution have been or continue to be victims of sexual

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Worcester police officer put on paid administrative leave after being arrested in Northborough on assault charges -3

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member of the city’s Board of Election Commissioners resigned in May after it was discovered he is a Level 2 sex offender, Worcester Magazine has learned. A spokesperson for City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., who makes appointments to the Election Commission, confirms that 42-yearold Craig Olson, who was appointed April 8, resigned his position just over a month later on May 16. Citing confidentiality, the city did not specify why Olson, who had been appointed just a short while before his resignation, stepped down. Several reliable sources, however, say Olson resigned after it was revealed he was a sex offender. “I can confirm that Craig Olson resigned his position on the Board of Election Commissioners on May 16,” spokesperson John Hill says, adding the seat has not yet been filled. “Beyond that, the city can’t comment on

personnel matters.” According to information from the state Sex Offender Registry Board, which Worcester Magazine obtained through a request with the Worcester Police Department, Olson is a Level 2 sex offender who was convicted Aug. 21, 2002 of indecent assault and battery on a person aged 14 or older. In 2010, according to previously published court records, Olson was charged in Worcester with failing to register as a sex offender. That charge was subsequently dismissed. Attempts to contact Olson, who had previously served as a member of the Citizen Advisory Council (CAC), have been unsuccessful. His address is listed as 61 Butler St., but a woman answering the phone there this week said he does not live there. Olson was appointed to the Election Commission on April 8 as one of two Republican representatives, along with Democrats Joe Carlson and Mary Moule.

The second Republican, Bob Winant, was reappointed that same day, as was the lone unenrolled member, Dianne Mohieldin. The fivemember Commission includes one member from each of the city’s five election districts, with four members (two apiece) coming from the two leading political parties - Democratic and Republican. The city committee for each party is required to submit a list with at least three enrolled members as potential candidates. Mohieldin represents District 1, Carlson is from District 2, Moule represents District 4 and Winant, the current chairman, is from District 5. Olson represented District 3 before he resigned. All applicants for a city board or commission are required to fill out a form with basic information, such as name, address, how long they have lived there, their district of residence, whether they are a registered voter and the board or commission on which they wish to serve. In addition, they must submit a continued on page 7

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abuse. We don’t want postings on social media to contribute to this.� The chief says it is “in the best interest to reform from publishing the addresses of women arrested with common night walking, sex for a fee, soliciting, etc.� Augustus says the move to eliminate addresses from social media postings shows a willingness to address a problem when it arises. “I think it goes to show ... sometimes you’re doing something for what seems like a good reason, and sometimes you have consequences you couldn’t anticipate, but when it’s brought to your attention, you fix it,� he says. Gemme acknowledged another concern raised by advocates working to change attitudes surrounding prostitution, saying police are committed to putting the johns behind bars. Activists such as Athena Haddon of Everyday Miracles on Pleasant Street point to the disparity between the number of arrests of prostitutes and johns. Gemme says police arrest 200-250 prostitutes a year. While he did not have the exact number of arrests of johns available, he concedes it is well below the number of prostitutes who go behind bars. “There is a challenge in investigating those involved in purchasing sex,� Gemme says. “We’d like to be involved in arresting more of the customer, but it is very difficult to build a case.� The challenges are many, the chief says. From looking out for the safety of the undercover officer, to having the available resources to conduct operations, to dealing with men who are, in many cases, savvy enough to figure out whether the woman they have approached is, in fact, a police officer, it can be much harder to build an open-and-shut case against the john than the prostitute. The way prostitution is dealt with is an evolution of sorts, Gemme says, adding police have been involved with many discussions about dealing with johns as well as with victims of sexual abuse and prostitutes. “In working with advocates and different groups, if they’re pointing out policies that make better sense ... and if it’s within the law, we’re certainly willing to take a look at it.� The move, Haddon says is “a small change in the right direction.� Ideally, she says she would like to see names removed from the postings on social media. Haddon says she is happy to hear that Gemme and police are open to new ideas and approaches with prostitution, even if she believes the change in publishing addresses online could have come about sooner. “I’m happy we have people in the city that are open,� she says, “but I’m a little disappointed about the conversation. We’ve been talking about this with people that have access to the City Manager and the Police Chief. It seems like this is the first time they heard about it.� Robin Currie, vice chair of the City Manager’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Woman, says, while not a giant step, the

move signals an effort by the city to send a clear message about where it stands on prostitution. “At least now the leadership in the city has made a statement that this is what we are as a city,� Currie says. “Worcester has to put [the message] out more that Worcester is a city that will not endanger its own people. It’s a vision as a city. It should be a vision as a human being.�

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POOL PARTY: On Sunday, July 5, at 5 p.m., police responded to a call concerning a fight at Crompton Park. Witnesses in the area told police that two males, a juvenile and 18-yearold Jonathan Lugo of 48 Mendon St., Apartment 1, entered the pool area of the park and allegedly began attacking two other males. According to the witnesses, the fight escalated and Lugo began punching the two males as the juvenile swung a knife at them. Police apprehended the attackers, who were in possession of several knives, and charged them with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.

A BAD DEAL: Police, on Saturday, July 4, responded to a call at 9 p.m. concerning an armed robbery. Reportedly, a 23-year-old male had been robbed at gunpoint on Dana Ave. during a sneaker sale to a 15-year-old male that he had communicated with on Facebook. The victim told police that when the individual arrived, he pointed a gun at him, demanded the shoes, and then fled once the victim gave him the shoes. Police were able to locate and apprehend the individual, who was charged with armed robbery and resisting arrest, and returned the shoes to the victim. — Anthony Rentsch

Worcester’s summer Wheels to Water & Beyond (W2W) program kicked off earlier this week on July 7.

The program, which offers free fun and safe activities for kids ages 7-17, runs through August 8. Participants can join in games of basketball, baseball, kickball, dodge ball and other activities like arts and crafts and team building.

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cover letter and resume. There is no required background check or CORI check. Starting April 16, any applicant who advances to a round of interviews with the City Manager is required to fill out a form noting whether he or she has ever been convicted of a felony. Jim Knowlton, chairman of the Worcester Republican City Committee, which put forth the nominations to Augustus, says he was entirely unaware of Olson’s status as a sex offender when his committee recommended him for the Election Commission. “He had helped out in the past,” Knowlton says of Olson, who assisted the Commission during the last presidential election. “He said, ‘Put my name forward.’” Knowlton says it can be difficult to find willing volunteers. “It’s usually really hard to come up with names,” he says, adding he believes Olson should have stayed on the Election Commission. “It’s a volunteer position, you’ve

got to rely on volunteers. We’ve got to seek out people and the vast majority say no.” Winant says he was “disappointed” Olson resigned. “I would say he made the decision he felt was best for himself and the Election Commission,” Winant says. “I think he acted in an upfront manner in that regard.” Winant presided over the most recent Election Commission meeting this week, at the beginning of which Moule made the only mention of Olson of the night. She said Olson had retired, and asked that it be made part of the public record and included in the Commission’s next meeting minutes. Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@worcestermagazine. com. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook. Don’t miss Walter on the Paul Westcott Show on WTAG radio 580AM/94.9FM every Thursday at 8:40 a.m. And be sure to visit www.worcestermagazine. com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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In an election season you can expect to run into candidates just about anywhere. If they’re not knocking on your door, you might find them at a Little League game, or standing on the sidewalk holding a sign - especially in Worcester, where sign holding on a median is a no-no. Which brings us to the city’s Fourth of July celebration at Cristoforo Colombo Park, also known as East Park. If you showed up when the gates opened at 6 p.m. no doubt you got an eyeful of signs as dozens of supporters rallied around their guy or gal. Two of the rival camps were incumbent Democratic state Rep. Mary Keefe and her challenger, District 2 City Councilor Phil Palmieri, both of whom were relatively lowkey as they did the waving and sign-holding thing. Things got a tad heated, however, when one unidentified man holding a sign for Palmieri on the median on Shrewsbury Street got upset with Keefe’s campaign manager, Kevin Ksen, who believed the sign holders were violating the city’s panhandling ordinance. Both campaigns appeared to have people on the medians, with Ksen saying he sent folks out there when police let Palmieri’s sign holders do the same. When he approached Ksen, the man, who at one point jabbed his index finger in Ksen’s direction, said, “I can understand [Keefe is] worried about losing her seat.” Palmieri is challenging Keefe in the 15th Worcester District.

WHO’S WHO: The lineup of elected types, hope-to-be-elected types, former elected types and other notables was a who’s who of Worcester politics at the July 5 fireworks show (which was postponed from July 3). Among those either making the rounds, holding signs, had people holding signs, or in one case had a car parked with a candidate’s signs all over it, were: Leicester Selectman Doug Belanger, a Democrat who is running against ex-City Councilor Mike Germain (a campaign staffer says he greeted about 100 guests at Ralph’s Tavern on Shrewsbury Street after the fireworks) and former Keefe aide Moses Dixon (he says he was at the fireworks display) in the Sept. 9 primary to replace state Rep. John Binienda in the 17th Worcester District; Republican Kate Campanale, who will face the winner of the 17th Worcester primary; Dan Donahue and Josh Perro, who will square off in the primary for the 16th Worcester District state rep seat Donahue currently holds; Democratic Attorney General hopeful Warren Tolman; another AG candidate, Maura Healey; state Sen. Harriette Chandler, who is being challenged in the Democratic primary by local union rep Sean Maher and perennial candidate Bill Feegbeh (Republican Paul Franco is waiting in the wings for winner); and Stephanie Fattman, a Republican candidate for register of probate challenging incumbent Democrat Steve Abraham. Other recognizable faces: US Congressman Jim McGovern; Worcester Chamber Chief Tim Murray; Stuart Loosemore, also of the Chamber; Mayor Joe Petty’s Chief of Staff Dan Racicot; Mary Oroszko, who also works in Petty’s office; WCRN and cable TV personality Hank Stolz; At-Large Councilor Kate Toomey; ex-Petty Chief of Staff Mike Lanava, who now works for Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) President Laurie Leshin; Mesfin Beshir, an area activist who was stumping for Palmieri; Brittany Legasey, who works in the district for Chandler; Billy Breault of the Main South Alliance for Public Safety, holding a Palmieri sign; John Giangregorio, president of the Canal District Alliance and Canal District Business Association, holding a Keefe sign; and ex-Democratic Election Commissioner Mary Ann Dube. (This list was compiled on observations and other sources. Any oversight is unintentional). INDEPENDENCE FROM POLITICS? The practice of politicking at special events like the fireworks display in Worcester, of course, is nothing new. But it begs the question: Do the signs and waving and hoots and hollers have a positive effect on would-be voters? Or is it just the opposite? “It’s ridiculous,” says Andrea Sullivan of Worcester. “I don’t think it’s the place for it.” Her companion, Bob Parsons, on the other hand, says a high-profile event like the Fourth of July celebration is “a place to be seen.” Paulette Friedman of Worcester says she did not even know some of the candidates being touted on signs outside East Park. “I mean, it’s the Fourth of July,” she says. “We shouldn’t be thinking about politics right now.” NO HORSE IN THE RACE - YET: With his guy no longer in the race, Mayor Joe Petty is taking his time deciding which of the remaining gubernatorial candidates behind whom to throw his weight. Petty, of course, was among the Worcester contingent that backed Joe Avellone as a Democratic candidate to replace Gov. Deval Patrick. Avellone, however, did not make it out of the Democratic State Convention in Worcester last month. Avellone joined another

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{ worcesteria } dashed dreamer, Juliette Kayyem, in the loser’s circle after both failed to garner the required 15 percent vote to land on the Sept. 9 primary ballot. Treasurer Steve Grossman won the nomination and earned 35.2 percent of the votes, with Attorney General Martha Coakley gathering 23.3 percent. She just barely outgained Don Berwick, who also landed on the ballot with 22.1 percent of the vote. Petty has not come out in support of any of the remaining Democratic contenders. “I’m not supporting anybody right now,” he says, adding he might actually wait until after the primary to lend his support to the winner. “I’m just going to wait and see,” says Petty.

SIGN LANGUAGE: District 3 City Councilor George Russell couldn’t help but find it curious

when he read about the city’s $3-million Wayfinding Initiative - a planned, elaborate system of signs and interactive kiosks geared to helping visitors and locals better navigate the city. “They’re spending $3 million on signs and there’s no Grafton Hill, no Union Hill, no Park Ave., no Quinsig Village, no Greendale,” Russell says. The eight districts to be featured as part of the program are the Canal District, Downtown District, Elm Park District, Main South District, Salisbury District, Shrewsbury Street District, South Worcester District and Washington Square District. “Three million dollars and they can’t find one sign [for other areas in the city]?,” Russell asks, mentioning the residents of Union Hill, who he says would like their neighborhood to include some identifying markers or elements of some sort. “I just thought it was kind of weird.”

THE BUM’S RUSH(TON): At-Large City Councilor Rick Rushton certainly is not feeling the love from folks like Paul Collyer. Rushton, who also chairs the Committee on Economic Development (ED), has been the subject of several email discussions. Collyer, no shrinking violet when it comes to airing his thoughts, and others, including property owner Arthur Mooradian, are calling for Rushton to step down as chair of ED. Their concerns center largely around the Chandler Street neighborhood. Collyer has distributed several pictures recently of folks sitting on the sidewalk or lying inside the small entryway of a building. Most, if not all, the emails are being sent to several people, including city councilors. Collyer has gone so far as to say it is time for a new head of ED. Save for one brief email response several weeks back, Rushton has remained out of the fray, and has not addressed the issues on the council floor.

FIRST COME: Joe Prendergast and his girlfriend, Jamie Walsh, were, if not the very first, among the initial tenants of the new Voke Lofts apartment building on Grove Street. They have a first-floor space with Prendergast’s son, Caleb (they family also includes a cat). Walsh is an activities director for WinnDevelopment, which converted the old Worcester Boys Trade into the Voke Lofts, while Prendergast says he works part-time for the company. “I think it’s incredible what they did with the building,” he says. “It’s really good for the city.” Prendergast, who calls himself “pro-Worcester,” says he is joining the nursing program at Quinsigamond Community College’s newest satellite building on Front Street in the old Telegram & Gazette building this fall. “I love Worcester,” he says. “It’s a little hipster town with all these restaurants. It has a lot of character.” And a lot of characters, of course!

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IN THE NAME OF PRIDE: The annual Worcester Pride Parade is about two months away

(Saturday, Sept. 6), but a grand marshal must be chosen. That has led one potential candidate to launch a write-in campaign, since he is not included among the choices on the flyer posted on the organization’s Facebook page. At-Large Councilor Mike Gaffney is urging folks to enter his name instead of casting a vote for the four listed candidates. LGBTQ activist Erica Kay Webster, Mayor Joe Petty, US Congressman Jim McGovern and state Sen. Harriette Chandler all are in the running. Voters may also pick a person or group of their choice. Gaffney is making his pitch, writing on FB: “I am running a stealth write-in campaign, please click on the link, write in Michael Gaffney.” He asks folks to share the link. He also throws in this shot at the challengers: “[My wife] Coreen and I have been supporting Pride, while the suggested political candidates don’t even attend the events. I may not win, but I would like to get their attention.” Snap!

BUGGED OUT: Select residents in Worcester and surrounding communities in the Asian

Longhorn Beetle quarantine zone will be receiving a survey this summer through Clark University’s Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) program. According to Elizabeth Anderson, speaking on behalf of the Summer 2014 HERO fellows, the program is a collaboration of undergraduates, graduates and faculty that conducts hands-on research. This summer, Anderson says, HERO is concluding a three-year-long study of the social and environmental impacts of the Asian Longhorn Beetle.

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I have a photograph of myself when I was four years old hanging on my wall. I’ve hidden it in various places my entire life up until about two years ago. This sepia-toned picture of a defiantlooking little girl silently speaks volumes about a specific instance of childhood depression. Various friends of mine react differently about that photo. “That’s SO SAD” Deb said. Dee laughed when she saw it. My mother tried being pro-active by buying a doll for me prior to bringing me to Loring’s studio. But her intervention failed grandly. I still remember the photographer’s futile efforts to make me smile. He even donned a red rubber nose and danced around, but nothing worked. As an adult I struggle with PTSD and I’m no stranger to hyper-vigilance and even semi-agoraphobia. But in the good news department, I haven’t had a nightmare in nearly two years. And I join the outer world more often now. Who

knows, maybe I’m feeling better because I’m ageing and so further away from the instigating, traumatic event. Some days, I think life is one big unscheduled home visit while at other times I’m a lot more optimistic. In the nineties I was employed as a Protective Services Social Worker for the Department of Children and Families in Hartford, Connecticut. I never should have applied for that job. Yet in retrospect, I was physically strong then but I wasn’t resilient enough emotionally. In a dated episode of Law and Order, a police captain advised a young recruit that he was too “sensitive” for the job he’d applied to. I wish the woman who hired me had advised me similarly. But that’s the past and most adults have some regrets, don’t they? And about that photograph- yes, it captured a certain moment in time. “No more closet shelves or other secret places for you” I tell her most mornings. Kudos to Worcester Magazine for educating readers about a challenging diagnosis as well as treatment options.

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One of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed diseases today is Lyme disease. Each year approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported in the US. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the actual number of people infected with the disease each year may be 10 times higher than that. The CDC estimates that probably about 300,000 infections occur each year in the US.

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Lyme disease is a systemic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria is transmitted to humans by infected ticks. Not all ticks can transmit Lyme disease, only those infected with the bacteria. That is why it is important to send ticks to a tick identification lab after tick bites occur. The bacteria causing Lyme disease can affect all body systems causing a variety of symptoms, including different types of skin rashes. (One of those rashes is the well known circular bull’s-eye rash surrounding the area of the tick bite.) It can also cause flu-like symptoms, joint pains, stiff neck, fever, fatigue, or other symptoms in the early stages. If not treated early, the disease can progress to a later stage which may result in serious neurological and cardiac issues. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 4,080 confirmed Lyme disease cases and 1,585 probable cases were reported in Massachusetts in 2013 (total 5,665), an increase of 12 percent from the number of confirmed and probable cases reported in 2012 (total 5,050). The highest incidence rates were among children between the ages of 5- and 9-years-old and adults between the ages of 65- and 74-years-old. The onset for the majority of the cases was between June and August, however, Lyme Disease can also be contracted during other months.

“My mother didn’t want to accept the diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s disease, and she kept searching for an answer.” — Michelle Miller (center) with her mother and daughter Lyme disease. McCleary is a co-founder of S.L.A.M. (Sturbridge Lyme Awareness of Massachusetts) and has been instrumental in helping to push the bill forward because of her own experience with Lyme disease and delay in receiving treatment. McCleary was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2006 after suffering paralysis, facial droop and inability to speak. She says that multiple medical providers told her that her problems were “all in her head.” She finally made an appointment with a therapist, even though she says she knew her symptoms were not psychologically induced. “The therapist took one look at me and was

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advocates are hopeful that H.4142 (now referred to as H.4259) An Act relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage will soon become law in Massachusetts. The bill, which earlier this week was referred to the committee on House Ways and Means, would require insurance companies to cover treatment of chronic Lyme disease. Lyme advocates are hopeful that the House will vote on it before the end of July.

“It’s come a long way and we remain hopeful,” says Sturbridge resident Trish McCleary. “This bill is sponsored by Representative Theodore Speliotis. If not passed this session, we will have to start all over.” McCleary says the law is needed because some insurance companies have refused to cover treatment for people with chronic

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shocked,” says McCleary. “[The therapist] said it was the worst case of Lyme she had seen yet and picked up the phone to make me an appointment with a Lyme specialist.” According to McCleary, the Lyme specialist clinically diagnosed her symptoms, “as he was supposed to do,” and told her that he thought he could help but “it would be a long road back to life.” She says the Lyme

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specialist worked with a neurologist who also specialized in Lyme disease and tick-borne infections. “My Lyme disease was clinically diagnosed, based on my symptoms, and oral antibiotics started immediately, followed by blood tests and a SPECT (single-photon emission computerized tomography) scan of my brain showing lesions,” says McCleary. “I was thankful after years of pain and four and a half months not being able to walk on my own or put a sentence together, someone actually knew what was wrong with me.” McCleary says she was initially treated with oral medications but was later switched to IV medications, which she learned to infuse at home. She says that she was bedridden for two and a half years even though the treatment helped. She says her treatment was interrupted a number of times because her insurance company refused to pay for it.

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Daniel Cameron MD MPH is a primary care physician and epidemiologist who has treated Lyme disease patients for close to 30 years. Cameron says that he relies more on a patient’s symptoms to diagnose Lyme disease than on diagnostic tests because, he says, the tests are not always accurate. For that reason, he will treat a patient for Lyme disease, even in the absence of a positive blood

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There is no laboratory test that can absolutely confirm or exclude the diagnosis at the earliest stage of Lyme disease. — Dr. Mark Klempner

test, if a patient exhibits certain symptoms. He says he looks for the presence of those symptoms when making the decision to treat a patient with antibiotics. Then, he attempts to confirm the diagnosis with blood tests but does not rely solely on the blood test results.

“Two of the most common tests used are the Elias (Lyme titer) Test and the Western Blot,” says Cameron.

Cameron explains that some physicians miss the diagnosis of Lyme disease because they don’t look at all of a patient’s symptoms combined. Instead, he says, they focus on individual symptoms, such as arthritis or fatigue, and treat those. He says that when a patient reports symptoms such as a rash, fever, joint pains and fatigue, those serve as a red flag warning that the individual should be examined for Lyme disease. “It’s a multi-symptom disease,” he says.

According to Cameron, some insurance companies refuse to pay for treatment of Lyme disease in the absence of a positive test. However, he stresses that “the blood tests are only 20-30 percent accurate.” He says that insurance companies may also refuse to pay for treatment of chronic Lyme disease because some physicians dispute the fact that chronic Lyme disease exists. However, Cameron says more than one research study has confirmed that some people with Lyme disease were still experiencing symptoms years later. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) suggests the symptoms may be caused by other medical issues. They discourage the use of long-term antibiotic therapy because of possible complications. Others believe the decision to treat longer with antibiotics, if symptoms are still present, should be left up to the treating physician’s discretion. Some states have passed laws protecting physicians who decide to continue treatment for a longer period of time. Cameron says he only uses IV antibiotics in a very small percentage of Lyme disease cases because oral antibiotics are usually effective. He says that he has used IV Rocephin, when indicated, because it’s able to cross the blood brain barrier. Cameron says he’s treated a number of chronic Lyme disease patients successfully.

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Utilizing a holistic approach when treating Lyme patients, Cameron says he not only treats physical symptoms but also offers counseling and support. He explains that by the time some patients come to him, they are very discouraged because they’ve waited so long to get diagnosed and/or because of the toll the disease may take on them. He says in the case of children, they may be behind their peers in school and other critical areas of their life. He adds that it is very important to follow up when treating any patient with Lyme disease (early or late) to determine if their treatment has been effective. Cameron encourages patients to eat a diet low in sugar and to avoid alcohol because, he says, “often, the symptoms are related to the immune system trying to fight the infection. Simple sugars and alcohol typically exaggerate the immune system response to the infection.” Executive Vice Chancellor of Mass Biologics and professor at UMass Medical School in Boston Dr. Mark Klempner MD agrees that a patient’s symptoms must be considered when attempting to diagnose Lyme disease. “There is no laboratory test that can absolutely confirm or exclude the diagnosis at the earliest stage of Lyme disease,” he says. “The patient’s symptoms, visible signs, history of potential exposure

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to ticks infected with Lyme disease bacteria, time since exposure to infected ticks and geography where they might have been exposed all need to be taken into consideration.” Klempner says that “in about 90 percent of cases patients with early Lyme disease have a complete response to a single course of antibiotic treatment.” However, he says, in patients who are not treated, “there is a risk of developing later stages of Lyme disease, including meningitis, facial nerve palsy, a slow heart rate called heart block, arthritis especially of the knees, nerve pain and

trouble with memory and concentration.” While most people recover from Lyme disease with proper and timely treatment, at least seven people are reported to have died from complications. “The CDC has identified seven published case reports (including three reported in 2013) of deaths related to infection from the Lyme disease bacteria (or its very close relative that causes Lyme disease in Europe),” Klempner says. “In each case death has resulted from severe infection of the heart, a condition known as ‘Lyme carditis.’ Lyme carditis occurs in 1 percent or less of cases of Lyme disease and most of those individuals recover completely.”

Worcester resident Michele Miller’s mother was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2011. Miller says her mother experienced numbness in her hands and feet, as well as slurred speech prior to the diagnosis. A

physician ordered an MRI to rule out a stroke and when the MRI showed no signs of a stroke, her mother was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. “My mother didn’t want to accept the

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My Lyme disease was clinically diagnosed, based on my symptoms, and oral antibiotics started immediately, followed by blood tests and a SPECT scan of my brain showing lesions. — Tick born illness advocate, Trisha McCleary.

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Blood work showed that my mom had a coinfection with Babieosis but by the time she got the proper diagnosis and treatment it was late-stage… she died in February 2013.” Miller says her mother kept a journal describing her symptoms. Along with the symptoms, her mother experienced heart issues and arthritis. Miller questions whether those symptoms might also have been from Lyme disease but she says that no connection was ever made between all of her symptoms. “My advice to other families is to get a second opinion and see a Lyme-literate doctor before it is too late,” says Miller. “Ask for the Western Blot (test) and contact our foundation for support.” Miller and her husband Ken have formed the Central Mass Lyme Foundation, which meets monthly at the Worcester Public Library on Saturdays, from 1-3 p.m. “Our goal is to be the resource for anyone

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who has been afflicted with Lyme disease or any other tick-borne disease, as there are many strains that unfortunately are yet to be diagnosed,” says Miller.

LYME DISEASE REPORTED THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS Kevin Moran, a board-

certified entomologist and technical representative who works throughout the state for Residex, confirmed that other tick-borne diseases, including Babieosis and Anaplasmosis have been identified in Massachusetts.

to the increased number of Lyme disease cases. “We know that the population of whitetailed deer is exploding in our urban/ suburban interface,” says Moran. “Plenty of small open spaces for the deer with limited hunting and no predators. Wherever we find high deer populations and infected mice – you will have Lyme. The epicenter in Massachusetts is the Cape and island areas but the disease and infected ticks are now found in all counties and areas of the state. All New England states, along with New York, New Jersey and Delaware are dealing with exponential growth of this problem. There are also high incidences of Lyme (and related tick-borne disease) in areas of Michigan and Wisconsin.” Moran says that while many lawn care and pest management companies, including Residex, offer tick control services, the best way to prevent tick bites is through knowledge and constant tick checks. Because Lyme disease is so rampant, he also advises,

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New York physician Dr. Daniel Cameron (left) relies more on a patient’s symptoms than dianostic tests to diagnos Lyme disease.

He says “lone star” ticks have been implicated in some cases but says the primary carrier of Lyme disease is the black-legged deer tick.

“The spread of Lyme has followed the spread of the black-legged tick Ixodes scapularis, commonly referred to as the deer tick since the adult stage feeds on and is carried to new locations by the whitetailed deer,” says Moran. “The nymphal (growing) stage feeds on ground-dwelling birds, chipmunks and most commonly the white-footed mouse. This nymphal stage, the size of a poppy seed, is probably the principal problem with disease spread since it is so small, even after feeding, that it is not discovered, thereby spreading the disease with its feeding and then falling off to mature.” Moran says that the explosion of the white-tailed deer population has contributed

“The use of repellents and the use of treated clothing, if walking or working outdoors in high grass or brush, are now required.” Lyme disease is serious. It must be detected and treated early to avoid more serious health issues. Experts advise that all of a patient’s symptoms must be considered when attempting to make a diagnosis. It is important to remember, as well, that Lyme disease can affect people of all ages. “Researchers have reported that women who are bitten by an infected tick during pregnancy can transmit Lyme disease to their baby,” says Cameron. McCleary, along with other members of the Central Mass. community, is hopeful a decision by the House this month will support the rising number of individuals affected by Lyme disease. “The Lyme community needs this now,” says McCleary Wanda Curtis is a Master’s prepared nurse and journalist.

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Smartbomb and A Wilhelm Scream invade Ralph’s Diner Joshua Lyford

Worcester has always had deep punk roots and punk outfit Smartbomb has been a vital part of this scene since 2005. On Friday, July 11 they will join melodic hardcore punk legends A Wilhelm Scream in the latter’s first Worcester show ever, at Ralph’s Diner.

I’m going to come right out and say it: There couldn’t be a better location than Ralph’s for this show. Maybe I am a bit partial since I will be performing with my band, Foxfires, but the last time Smartbomb played the diner was one of the greatest evenings in recent memory. If you are looking for a good time on a Friday night, this is it. Expect awesome punk tunes, hugs and high-fives and a bounty of Narragansett. A Wilhelm Scream is incomparable to other outfits in the slim

for constant touring, it is surprising that they have never visited. At long last, however, the time has come. “I don’t know what’s taken so long,” says guitarist Mike Supina. “Finally the wheels have turned and I’m looking forward to it, it should be a lot of fun.” A Wilhelm Scream got their start in 1996, though at the time they went under a series of different monikers, including Smackin’ Isaiah. The band changed their name to A Wilhelm Scream and signed to Nitro Records in 2002. They released their seminal album, “Mute Print,” in 2004 and have been releasing excellent albums since, like “Ruiner” in 2005 and “Career Suicide” in 2007. They have toured relentlessly ever since and continued to hone their sound with last year’s “Partycrasher” on No Idea Records. “People have been really stoked,

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vein of hardcore that they thrive in. They are fast, on-point, fun and – perhaps most importantly – one of the most technical bands in the genre. The band’s home base is New Bedford, Mass. but there are members from both Michigan and Canada. Given their close proximity to Worcester and their penchant

it’s been awesome,” says Supina of the band’s latest release. “We’ve been getting a lot of good feedback as well.” When asked if the constant touring ever conflicted with the distance of their locations, Supina says that while they have become a bit pickier about the tours they choose – now that singer Nuno Pereira has had a child and guitarist Trevor Reilly will soon be married – their attitude and approach to the music makes it easy to continue.

“It’s pretty crazy but I’m glad it works,” explains Supina. “I try to be as easygoing as I possibly can and the other guys do as well. I think if you have a ball busting mentality it works, we get to bust each other’s chops and we’re all cool with that.” The show at Ralph’s should have a positive atmosphere of fun since all of the bands have toured and played with one another previously. With everyone from the lineup of bands being close-knit and the crowd itself being made up of good friends and new friends, if you have a bad time, I imagine that as a personal problem. “It’s crazy, especially when you have played music for so long, the people you meet and become friends with growing up in a scene like this,” says Smartbomb guitarist Eric Widing. “When you’re home, the shows are just crazy. It’s always a party.” Smartbomb first started riffing out of drummer Erik Perkins family’s barn in 2005 and have remained fast friends ever since. Given the number of projects and side projects the individual members have contributed to, it is a miracle that they find the time to play at all. Perkins has performed with No Trigger, Boston’s Far From Finished and toured the world with The Ataris;Widing has played with No Trigger, Syracuse New York’s Shock Nagasaki, Far From Finished and Callback Holly; bassist Jake Stevens has played with Local Tough Guy and Callback Holly; and guitarist Billy Bean has played with No Trigger, Outbreak and Callback Holly. Still, Smartbomb is a labor of love and they pick and choose their shows when it is convenient for all of the members. “We’re not really interested in having fill-in members play, we just keep it original, that’s what it’s always about,” says Perkins. “If it’s not convenient for one of us, we won’t really pursue stuff,” adds Widing. “We just wait for the right times, we’ve always embraced everyone’s endeavors.” With two Worcester locals, Smartbomb and Foxfires, and two out-of-towners, A Wilhelm Scream and Toronto’s The Flatliners, the show should be an event to remember. You can find all of the bands on Facebook and I highly suggest you check out each of them, if you enjoy fast-paced, frenetic, while technical and cohesive, punk music. I’ll see you at Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St. on Friday, July 11 at 7 p.m. to enjoy a Narragansett-soaked good time. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door or online at Brownpapertickets.com. J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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Marshall Tucker Band still fan favorite after 43 years on tour Indian Ranch show promises entertainment, even surprise establish southern, country rock as a musical genre. In addition to the traditional rock instruments – guitar and drums – the flute and the saxophone, two jazz instruments, have been Marshall Tucker Band trademarks. “We all listened to jazz as kids,” says Doug Gray, lead vocalist and front man

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Lord knows they’ve been gone too long, but on Saturday, July 19 the Marshall Tucker Band is coming back to Indian Ranch. The Marshall MARSHALLTUCKER.COM/BARRY SIGMAN Tucker Band is one of the biggest names on Indian Ranch’s jam-packed Summer Concert Series, which includes the likes of the Barenaked Ladies and the Beach Boys and features a huge blues show on Sunday, July 13, headlined by B.B. King.

The Marshall Tucker Band formed in Spartansburg, S.C. in the early 1970s and helped to

for the band. “We hired a guy who could play the saxophone, and he was able to play the flute.” Over time, as the band saw opportunities to incorporate the flute into their music, they did just that. “The [impact of the] flute has been something that we never expected,” says Gray. “A lot of kids now take up the flute because they hear us and want to dig on it.” With its unique instrument combination, the Marshall Tucker Band has gone on to earn three platinum and seven gold albums, most on the Capricorn label, and tour across the country. For Gray, however, the show at Indian Ranch is definitely one that he has been looking forward to. “The atmosphere is perfect,” says Gray. “It almost seems as if the crowd is not there and you can just enjoy the scenery and the ambience of the place.”

Suzette Raun, president of Indian Ranch, adds that Indian Ranch, which sits next to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, serves as a fitting venue for the Marshall Tucker Band’s audience. “Whether they come on motorcycles or in cars, the outdoors setting is perfect for [the fans of] this type of band,” she says. This trip to Indian Ranch is a part of the Marshall Tucker Band’s “Take The Highway” tour, making it 43 years that the band has been on the road. Over that time, however, the makeup of the band has changed tremendously. Guitarist George McCorkle and brothers Tommy, bassist and front man, and Toy Caldwell, guitarist and vocalist, have all passed away and drummer Paul Riddle and Jerry Eubanks, who played the flute and saxophone, have both parted ways with the band. Gray, the only surviving member from the original band, is now joined on stage by drummer B.B. Borden, bassist Pat Elwood, guitarists Chris Hicks and Rick Willis and Marcus James Henderson, who covers the flute, saxophone and keyboard for the band.

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A reimagined trip down the Yellow Brick Road STEVEN KING

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The classic tale of Dorothy and her three eccentric companions receives a modernized upgrade in Calliope Productions’ upcoming rendition of “The Wiz,” which will be performed as part of the culmination of the theater company’s 24th annual Summer Teen Youth Theatre Workshop. Imbued with the rock era spirit of the mid-1970s and the vivacious energy of the “theater junkie” teenagers, many of whom have performed in several productions already, this production invokes new life in the original story of the “Wizard of Oz.”

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Angela Rezuke plays Dorothy and Zachary Fuller plays Scarecrow in Calliope Theatre’s production of “The Wiz.”

Hopkinton to the east and Hubbardston to the west. Eighteen of the students also participated in last year’s workshop. Initially meeting and auditioning in mid-June, these students have been rehearsing for three hours a night, six nights a week. Calliope Productions offers an additional workshop in the summer and fall for youth ages 8-12. Despite their adolescence, Ludt comments that even the youngest of them have been in myriad theatre productions, and that “some of them have performance resumes that rival seasoned adult performers.” Unmatched, however, is the unique “performance synergy” and extraordinary energy that these students, coming together from differing communities and experience levels, impart on each other. Not having full-time jobs and 40hour work weeks also helps with maintaining their effervescent spirits. “Fortunately, I am a teacher and have my summer vacation period to devote to this – otherwise I would not be able to devote as much time and energy as this program requires,” remarks Ludt. “The Wiz,” written by Charlie Smalls, features largely the same cast of characters

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While change is often inevitable, it is not a bad thing. Gray notes that “over the last 10 years, people have started liking this band as much as the original band,” which produced hits like “Can’t You See,” “Fire on the Mountain” and “Heard it in a Love Song.” “Now we have the older kids taking their kids to our shows,” he says. “We have four generations of fans.” In fact, longevity and adaptability are the cornerstones of Marshall Tucker Band’s success. “Most people do farewell tours at this time,” says Gray. “We are never going to do a farewell tour. People come to our shows and know that they are going to be entertained because no show is ever the same.” One of the main reasons that no Marshall Tucker Band show is ever the same is that different shows will feature different surprise musical guests. “You never know who is going to want to jam with us [at a show],” Gray adds. “If they are in the area and want to jam, they are welcome. Sometimes it turns into quite a party on stage.” No matter what surprise additions show up on stage, Raun says that the Marshall Tucker Band is a guaranteed “crowd pleaser.” “They are one of those bands that stays up on stage for a while and keeps the music going,” says Raun. “They are a music classic, they have a great fan base, and they are a band that really puts on a great performance year after year.” Reserved tickets for the Marshall Tucker Band are $32.50 and $37.50 and general admission tickets are $20, with the show kicking off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. For more information, visit www.indianranch.com or call 508-943-3871.

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was written. Described as a “rock/gospel-style version of ‘The one would expect to be traversing the iconic yellow brick Wizard of Oz’” by Ludt, the musical features differing and road, with Angela Rezuke and Zachary Fuller, both from restylized songs such as “Ease on Down the Road” and “Slide Shrewsbury, playing Dorothy and Scarecrow, respectively, Some Oil to Me.” Connor Macchi and Tess Herdman, from Northborough, as The play also acts as a transition piece, each the Tinman and the STEVEN KING linking “The Wizard of Oz” to “Wicked,” Lion, Brooke Leibowitz, from the latter of which with its current surge of Hudson, as the Wizard, Grace popularity partially inspired Ludt to choose Cormier, from West Boylston, “The Wiz” as this year’s production by the as the Wicked Witch of the Summer Youth Workshop. All script choices West, and Ema Perkins, from are initially run past Calliope’s Board of Hubbardston, as Aunt Em. Directors for approval before the production Rounding out the cast are begins. “Wicked” would have been a strong students playing poppies, contender, however, Ludt explains that the winged monkeys, munchkins performance rights are not yet available for and other residents of Emerald non-professional productions of the musical. City. Despite the ubiquity of Dorothy’s wacky Behind the scenes, coand vaguely reminiscent tale, audience artistic Director John Leslie members are likely to find something and Allyn Phelps provide exciting in watching these characters musical direction, with Connor Macchi plays the Tinman respond to familiar events in novel ways. choreography by Karen Jean and Brooke Leibowitz is the Even if that simply means getting a kick White. Calliope Productions Wizard in “The Wiz.” out of watching beloved characters replace additionally hired intern classic songs with ’70s-style rock. Denise Laroche, a recent Catch a showing of “The Wiz” on July graduate of Worcester State 15-19 at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Main St, Boylston, Mass. An University, to serve as Assistant Director and Stage Manager. additional matinee performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. on While much of the plot and structure of the original Saturday, July 19. Tickets are $18 for general admission and musical has been retained, the script’s music and $15 for students and seniors. See CalliopeProductions.org for characterizations were reimagined to reflect the cultural more details. disposition of the late 1970s, when the script of “The Wiz”

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Chances are, many of you have done what I did for years. You drive down Route 146, see Tony’s Sutton Pizza is packed and while grumbling at the traffic you’re stuck in, say to yourself, “I need to stop there someday.” Well, on a recent weeknight, before catching a movie at Blackstone, Alex, Samantha and I did just that.

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accommodate a busy Friday night. Although we arrived just before 6 p.m., there were only a few customers at the counter, and a half dozen or so seated in the dining area, but the phones were busy and people were in and out getting their take-out orders. After a few minutes, and several comments of “I think I’ll get ...” and “... no maybe I’ll try...” we all finally decided on what we were going to order. Alex suggested mozzarella sticks for the table, and ordered a small Italian grinder, while Samantha went with spaghetti and meatballs. I decided pizza was the way to go, and ordered a small specialty pizza: The Shrimp Scampi. Although Tony’s offers a limited beer menu (Miller Lite, Sam Adams and Bud on tap) and wine selection (a red and a white), we stuck with large fountain drinks ($4.62 for three). We filled our cups and scoped out a booth by the windows while we waited for our number to be called. In typical pizza place fashion, our order was up in about 15-20 minutes. Two cafeteria trays full of food were waiting for us at the counter. Everything looked delicious, but I had to snag some mozzarella right away. The mozzarella sticks ($6.95) came as eight, hot,

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ordered was huge! A sub roll loaded with well proportioned provolone, lettuce, onion, Italian dressing, cooked salami, genoa, ham, bologna and mortadella. Alex felt that the only downfall to this sandwich, was the use of Italian dressing rather than a simple oil and vinegar, as the dressing was just poured over the top. My Shrimp Scampi pizza ($9.95) looked and smelled amazing. The crust, not too thin, and not too thick — cooked to the perfect crispness; the cheese a golden brown; whole slices of tomato and baby shrimp scattered along the top; and a garlic and scallion aroma that didn’t overwhelm. My first bite, included a little of everything, and had me already excited about the second. All the toppings seemed to be in just the right proportion to the crust. Although I knew everyone had plenty to work on themselves, I found myself saying “You have to try this!” We all left full and satisfied, taking pizza and spaghetti home for another meal. Next time you’re driving Route 146 and see Tony’s Sutton Pizza, we recommend that you stop, rather than just saying “someday.”

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Meola’s Wayside Ice Cream 110 Leominster Rd., Sterling 978-422-3900 Meolasicecream.com

Meola’s Wayside Ice Cream is family-owned and has three locations FOOD HHH1/2 in Central Massachusetts; West Boylston, Sterling and Leominster. I HHH AMBIENCE decided I needed to go on a little adventure and leave Worcester behind SERVICE HHHH for the afternoon, so I set out for the suburban beauty of Sterling in search of some delicious frozen treats. VALUE HHH1/2 Meola’s boasts 65 flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt, but I was on the lookout for some pure, unadulterated ice cream cone action. Right off the bat, the location is a quick and easy hop-on, hop-off from I-290. Just bang a left and pull into the gigantic parking lot and you are ready for some delicious ice cream. As far as I’m concerned, while the parking lot may be a great strength, it is also Meola’s greatest weakness. It’s still a good place to bring your friends or family for a cone or sundae, but don’t expect there to be much to look at, although there was one giant maple tree that looked pretty phenomenal and the Route 12 traffic was surprisingly soothing. Meola’s does shine on a few solid points; the service was second to none, being quick and on-point, and the servings were well proportioned and affordable. The ice cream is great and there are plenty of great specials to feast upon. Under the Meola’s moniker is Elvis’s Hot Dog Palace and you can also get your hands on some seafood here. If you are looking for a pleasant afternoon, grab some Meola’s and knock some golf balls around at neighboring Mulligan’s Mini Golf Course. All in all, Meola’s is a traditional ice cream stand with no frills, good for a family afternoon or a quick summer pick-me-up.

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LOBSTER FEST Blissful Meadows Golf Club welcomes all to its

annual Lobster Fest event on Friday, July 11, from 5-9 p.m. Served in the tavern and on the back deck overlooking the golf course, dinner includes a 1.5-pound Maine lobster, 1 pound of steamers, a cup of homemade clam or fish chowder local farm-fresh corn on the cob, baked potato and watermelon. Dinner is $22.99 for one lobster or $33.99 for two lobsters. Reservations required

and can be made by calling 508-278-6110 or online at blissfulmeadows.com. Blissful Meadows, 801 Chocolog Rd., Uxbridge.

BOX 4 FUNDRAISER 99 Restaurant, on Central Street in Worcester, will

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER Salem Cross Inn hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner

Theater on Friday, July 18, from 6:30-9 p.m. A dinner of tossed salad, rustic boneless breast of chicken with supreme sauce, seasonal vegetable and starch, homemade rolls, ice cream cake balls with homemade hot fudge and brewed coffee or tea will accompany a screening of “Flower Power and the Hippie Revolution.” Cost $55 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Salem Cross Inn, 260 W. Main St., West Brookfield. Salemcrossinn.com.

BEATNIK’S OFFERS NEW MENU ITEMS As recently reported in Bites, Beatnik’s has

been sold and is now under new ownership. While some things will stay the same, others will not, including menu items. Each week throughout the summer, Beatnik’s will offer new and eclectic specials as it works to develop a menu that will please both beer drinkers and wine enthusiasts. Customer requests are welcome and will be made to order as long as the ingredients are on hand. Recommendations may even end up on the menu. The restaurant has partnered with local farms to offer fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables and are in the process of working toward serving all grass-fed beef. Visit Beatnik’s at 433 Park Ave., Worcester, Tuesday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-close. Beatniksbeyou.com.

LOBSTER MANIA Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern celebrates summer

with Lobster Mania, a selection of entrees, each featuring a quarter-pound of Main lobster meat. Entrees range from a Baja Salad with mesclun greens and arugula topped with lobster meat, tomato, scallions, avocado and fresh corn salsa served with a mangochardonnay vinaigrette; to Primavera with sauteed lobster and fresh vegetables in a white wine garlic sauce folded with linguine topped with flashed arugula. All meals on the Lobster Mania menu are $17. Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern, 455 Park Ave., Worcester. epeppercorns.com.

NARRAGANSETT CELEBRATES ‘JAWS’

Narragansett celebrates the movie “Jaws” this summer by re-releasing its 1975 can that

appeared and was crushed by Robert Shaw in the film. For the summer months, all 12-, 18- and 30-packs of 12-ounce cans of Narragansett Lager will replicate the retro can. Also, Narragansett is teaming up with the R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program at the

University of Miami Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science to sponsor the adoption of a shark through the purchase of a satellite tag,

allowing researchers and ‘gansett fans to track the shark and learn about its behavior. Narragansett is inviting fans to submit name suggestions for the adopted shark, now through Shark Week (beginning August 10), on facebook and Twitter by using the hashtag #NameTheShark. Visit narragansettbeer. com to find a list of distributors and follow @Gansettbeer on Twitter for updates on the shark conservation efforts and naming contest.

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The devil’s in the details Jim Keogh

People leave a secure career for a lot of reasons: to write a book, spend more time with family, travel the world.

Not Ralph Sarchie. Convinced that the criminal insanity he encountered in his job as a Bronx detective was the work of the devil, Ralph took early retirement and became a demonologist. Among his mentors were Ed and Lorraine Warren, the husband-and-wife exorcists whose adventures on the dark side provided the inspiration for a bunch of movies including “The Amityville Horror” and “The Conjuring.” The Warrens’ cinematic success obviously inspired Ralph to find his own home on the big screen. “Deliver Us From Evil” is a fictionalized retelling of some of Sarchie’s most lurid cases. (Sarchie admits great liberties have been taken, including the depiction of him beating to death a suspected child molester. It never happened. I think he might want you to know that.) Sarchie didn’t actually do any ghostbusting during his law enforcement days. But that wouldn’t make much of a movie, so writer-director Scott Derrickson (“Sinister”) throws him into the freaky end of the pool in this mashup of police procedurals with satanic possession pictures, an homage to “Seven” crossed with “The Exorcist.” It’s all pretty forgettable, largely because Derrickson traffics in the trite and true. The film opens in Iraq (just as “The Exorcist” did) where three U.S. soldiers are overcome by an evil presence. Four years later, they are reunited in the Bronx — sort of. One turns up dead, another beats his wife then lopes around the city on all fours, and the third orders a woman to toss her 2-year-old son into the moat surrounding the Bronx Zoo lions’ den. She complies and immediately devolves into a drooling, babbling psychotic. Enter Sarchie (Eric Bana), a man so obsessed with his job that his wife complains, “Even when you’re here, you’re not here.” Hey, cut the guy some slack. Not only is he trying to figure out all the weird shit going on in his precinct, but a mysterious priest named Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez) is now hounding him with the suggestion that occult forces are invading the neighborhood. Mendoza is not your garden-variety priest: he wears a slick leather jacket and sexy facial scruff; he smokes, drinks, boasts a head of cascading tresses that would make Sampson jealous, and has a backstory

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that is anguished, human, and ultimately redemptive. He is, of course, a Jesuit. This is rough stuff for Ralph, a lapsed Catholic with little patience for anything more complex than arguing with his partner (“Community’s” Joel McHale) over the wisdom of wearing a Red Sox cap in the heart of Yankee nation. If he gives credence to Mendoza’s supernatural theory, then he’ll be driven to accept the presence of a greater power, and the idea doesn’t thrill him. Derrickson knows all the cheap horrormovie shortcuts: the creepy stuffed toy that

comes to life in a child’s room, the antique Jack in the Box playing “Pop Goes the Weasel,” the layering of the Doors’ “People Are Strange” and “Break on Through” onto the soundtrack (the songs are also painfully underdeveloped plot points), and cinematography so dark it appears to have been filmed through the bottom of a Guinness bottle. There are lots of flickering fluorescents and waving flashlight beams suggesting undercurrents of movement in a sea of blackness — all well and good, though actually seeing what’s happening is pretty cool, too. Aussie actor Bana, as Sarchie, struggles so mightily to master the Bronx accent he practically unhinges his jaw. That’s okay. Once he’s into the film’s climactic exorcism, that jaw goes pretty slack anyway.

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MILLION DOLLAR ARM (PG) Elm Thurs: 7:30, Fri: 7, 9:30, Sat: 7, Sun, Tues,

Wed: 7:30

NEIGHBORS (R) Worcester North Thurs: 12:05, 2:25, 5:15, 7:35,

10:10, Fri-Wed: 4:40, 7:35, 10:10

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RIFFTRAX LIVE: SHARKNADO (NR) Blackstone Thurs: 8 Cinemagic Thurs: 8 Solomon Pond Thurs: 8 TAMMY (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 2:20, 4:50,

7:25, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 11:50, 2:10, 4:40, 7:25, 10 Blackstone Thurs: 9:50, 12, 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:55, 10:25, Fri-Wed: 9:55, 12:20, 2:40, 5:10, 7:55, 10:30, 12:15 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs: 11:40, 2:15, 4:30, 7:10, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:45, 2:10, 4:40, 7:50, 10:20

Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:45, 4:10 Worcester North Thurs: 4:15, 9:55 THIRD PERSON (R) Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:10, 3:20, 6:35, 9:55 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 10, 12, 1:30, 3:30, 5, 7, 8:30,

10:30, Fri-Wed: 9:30, 12, 1, 3:30, 4:30, 8, 11:30 Cinemgaic Thurs: 11:30, 3, 6:30, 9:50 Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:50, 12:40, 3:30, 4:20, 7, 8, 10 Westborough Thurs: 11:55, 12:50, 3:05, 6:30, 7, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:10, 7:05, 9:45 Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 7:30 8, 8:30, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 4:05, 7:30

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 3D (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 9:30, 1, 4:30, 8 Blackstone Thurs: 11:30, 3, 6:30, 10, Fri-Wed: 7:30, 11

Cinemagic Thurs: 12, 3:20, 6:40, 10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:30, 12:20, 3, 6:30, 7:30,

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Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 800-315-4000 Cinema 320 at Clark University, Jefferson Academic Center 950 Main St.; Cinemagic, 100 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3609 Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850 Holy Cross Seelos Theater, 1 College St. 508-793-2455 Regal Solomon Pond Stadium 591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871 Regal Westborough Stadium 231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-6257 Showcase Worcester North, 135 Brooks St. 508-852-2944 The Strand Theatre, 58 High St., Clinton 978-365-5500 Worcester Public Library (WPL) Saxe Room, 3 Salem Sq.

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22 Jump Street (R) CC/DVS; 1 hr 52 min 11:00 am 1:40 pm 4:20 pm 7:40 pm 10:20 pm 12:20 am Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) 2 hr 10 min 10:15 am 1:15 pm 4:15 pm 7:15 pm 10:15 pm 12:00 am Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) CC/DVS; 2 hr 10 min 10:45 am 1:45 pm 4:45 pm 7:45 pm 10:45 pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 3D (PG-13) REAL D 3D; 2 hr 10 min 11:15 am 2:15 pm 5:15 pm 8:15 pm 11:15 pm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 3D (PG-13) Reserved Seating; XPLUS - DOLBY ATMOS - REAL D 3D; 2 hr 10 min 9:45 am 12:45 pm 3:45 pm 6:45 pm 9:45 pm Deliver Us From Evil (R) 1 hr 58 min 10:35 am 1:20 pm 4:05 pm 7:10 pm 9:50 pm 11:45 pm Earth to Echo (PG) 1 hr 29 min 10:05 am 12:30 pm 2:50 pm 5:05 pm 7:20 pm 9:40 pm How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) 1 hr 45 min 9:40 am 12:10 pm 2:35 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Jersey Boys (R) 2 hr 14 min 12:25 pm 3:40 pm 6:35 pm 9:30 pm Maleficent (PG) 1 hr 37 min 9:35 am 11:55 am 2:15 pm 4:35 pm 6:55 pm 9:20 pm Tammy (R) DIRECTOR'S HALL; Reserved Seating; 1 hr 36 min 11:50 am 2:10 pm 4:40 pm 7:25 pm 10:00 pm Tammy (R) DIRECTOR'S HALL; 1 hr 36 min 12:15 am Tammy (R) 1 hr 36 min 9:55 am 12:20 pm 2:40 pm 5:10 pm 7:55 pm 10:30 pm The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13) 2 hr 5 min 9:25 pm 12:05 am Think Like A Man Too (PG-13) 1 hr 46 min 12:25 am Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13) 2 hr 37 min 9:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 8:00 pm 11:30 pm Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D (PG-13) REAL D 3D; 2 hr 37 min 7:30 pm 11:00 pm

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Out to Lunch Concert Series Hosts The SouL DecSendants. Farmers Market, Food Vendors & Artisan Vendors open at 11 a.m. Main stage concert runs Noon-2 p.m. with a brief intermission. Free and open to all. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, 446 Main St. 508-799-1400, ext. 244. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. A splendid time IS guaranteed for all. Rain date: Tuesday, July 15th. (beatlesforsale.net) Free. 6-8 p.m. Riley-Pappas Performance Pavillion, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. Dana Lewis! Free. 6-8 p.m. Grille on the HILL, grillonthehill.net. Live Jazz Performances. Free. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Live Music. 6-9 p.m. LaScala Restaurant, 183 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-9912. The Mark Marquis Group at Carter Park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your own refreshments. (markmarquis.com) Free. 7-10 p.m. Carter Park, Summer St. and Main St., Leominster. facebook.com/events/914415468584101. Ukulele Thursday July Event ! Ted’s 50th birthday! So many reasons to celebrate this evening and it will be like no other Uke Thursday before! First uke night with the new owners running the show! Jim & Kim Cutting’s 10th wedding anniversary! Ted Theodore’s 50th Birthday Party! Ted & Deborah Noble’s pre-wedding party! Bring your uke, guitar, stompbox, kazoo and play a song in celebration of summer, new beginnings & good times. 7 p.m.midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Summer Concert Series. From Broadway to Hollywood. Join us Thursday evenings on the hillside for the Fruitlands Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics, concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. This is an outdoor venue so please bring a blanket or chairs (chairs are for sale at the Museum Store) and dress appropriately. Handicapped seating is available under the tent. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the concerts. Season discount passes are available: $50/car Members, $75/car Nonmembers_. Pick any 6 concerts to attend. $10/car Museum Members, $15/car Nonmembers. 7:15-9 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924, ext. 292 or fruitlands.org/summerconcerts. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8-11:30 p.m. Flip Flops, 680 Main St., Holden. Dub Apocalypse ThursDaze. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. every second Thursday. $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Open Mic Night! Thursday: Open Mic Night musicians welcome to perform. Just plug in. 8-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 508-926-8353. Worcester Chamber Music Society Summer Festival - A Quartet of Nations. Pre concert talk 7:30 p.m. Purchase all 4 for a 10% discount. Adults $30, Seniors $25, Participant Families $15, Students $8, Free for children under 17. 8-10 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. 508-217-4450 or worcesterchambermusic.org/concerts/summerfestival-concerts. The Dirty Salesmen, The Del Rios (OH), Jack Rabbit Slim. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Blue Switch! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Metal Thursday CCXLIX. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Dave B and the Hotshots. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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Brooklyn-based band Tipsy Oxcart performs live at Spiritual Haze on Sunday, July 13 at 9:30 p.m. The funky, electric, “bumpin’ Balkan music” infuses sounds of Southeast Europe with elements of jazz, funk and other genres with a violin, accordion and clarinet. Get ready to dance and head to Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester. spiritualhaze.com.

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Rob Adams. Acoustic. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508926-8353. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Free. 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. grill-on-the-hill.com. 2014 Jazz At Sunset Series: ‘A Tribute To Cab Calloway Featuring Christopher Calloway Brooks. $20 Adults, $16 WOO Card holders, WICN members and Students, and Free for Children. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Scandinavian Athletic Club (SAC PARK), 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. 877-340-2266 or jazzatsunset.net. Bo & Ira Blues. Bo Sharry & Ira Caplan play the blues in the Park Grill bar. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Bar, 257 Park Ave. facebook.com/parkgrillworc. Bret Talbert with SPACEOUT. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Chad Clements. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. FLASHBACK FRIDAY 60s night with Throwback to the 60s Band! Jillians is hosting the first of 3 Flashback Fridays in July starting with 60s night and “Throwback to the 60s Band!” Come down for a great night of psychedelic fun as the whole club will be transformed and tied-dye everywhere. Kids welcome until 9 p.m. and lots of arcade games, pool tables, food and fun! Band starts at 8 p.m. and a great way to start the weekend! 8 p.m.-midnight. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Livingston Taylor in Concert. A natural performer, peppering his shows with personal stories, anecdotes and ineffable warmth that connect him to his fans. His relaxed on-stage presence belies the depth of his musical knowledge, and fans might just as often be treated to a classic Gershwin or something from the best of Broadway. Symply Fargone Productions. 8-10 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/ concertdetail/liv07112014.html. Ryan Montbleau and The Mike Dillion Band. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. TC Polk. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Tru Entertainment presents: Age of End, Malarky, The Blue Knife. Age of End (Ageofend.com) Malarky (reverbnation. com/malarkyband) The Blue Knife (facebook.com/theblueknife/ app_2405167945) Support the Scene, Be the Scene. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/1425091891098912. A Wilhelm Scream, The Flatliners, Smartbomb, and Foxfires! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Live Music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Mayhem. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Moonshine. Country Rock band. Covering Grace Potter, Susan Tedechi, Gretchen Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Pink, and much more. $5. 9 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Nick’s Presents: A Ball of Wild Snakes! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Soul Express. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The Office Party Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Brett Brumby and his Better Half. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. No cover. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

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New Bay Colony - Whiskey Church - Thunder In The Valley - Uxbridge VFW. We click off another year of being invited to do this benefit that honors the life of Uxbridge Police Officer Chet Dzivzsen. This is the 11th year and all the proceeds are donated to the Adam Bullen Foundation that uses it resources to provide emotional and financial support to cancer patients and their families. (adambullen.com) The day includes a 100 mile bike run through RI, CT and MA, chicken BBQ, and live music provided by New Bay Colony and Whiskey Church. Also included are many raffles. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting: Karen 508612-0395, Ron 508-259-3437, Ann 508-278-7540. The schedule is as follows: Bike run registration 9-10:30 a.m. 100 mile bike run begins New Bay Colony at Approximately 11 a.m. Chicken BBQ at 4:30 p.m. $15. 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1385 Uxbridge, 13 Cross Road, Uxbridge. 508-2787540 or facebook.com/events/1429050197380302. Afternoon show Without Warning, Faces Of Bayon, Tide Of Time, Bedroom Rehab Corporation. (facebook. com/pages/Without-Warning/184468575046651) (facebook. com/facesofbayon) (facebook.com/TidesOfTimeBand) (facebook. com/BedroomRehabCorporation) $8. 1-7 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ events/413424498799868. BUTCH BAZILLION Show. Every Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting), 1-5 p.m. thru September. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. All Ages Show. You’ll

hear hit songs made famous by Elton John, Styx, Train, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, The Beatles, and many more familiar artists. Free. 1-5 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or facebook.com/ events/456013414533032. Andy Needham Band and Total Surrender. Both will be the featured band at the Christianality Fest 2014. 3-8 p.m. Charlton City United Methodist Church, On the lawn, 74 Stafford St., Charlton. 508-248-7379 or christianality.com/bands.html. Jo Petty Band. Jo Petty Band is a Christian rock band with a universal vision and energizing sound of positive lyrical inspiration. Combining the influences of rock, funk and blues, they take the listener to a whole new level while still ministering to the heart. Concert is on the lawn. Bring blanket, chair and a Friend. (Inside in the event of rain) Free. 4-8 p.m. Charlton City United Methodist Church, 74 Stafford St., Charlton. 508-248-7379 or christianality.com. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. JAZZED UP Trio Live with MAURO DePASQUALE. If you like Sinatra, Buble’, Connick Jr, Bennett, you will LOVE JAZZED UP as they present a romantic blend of jazz classics and American Songbook Classics. (Facebook.com/jazzedupmusic) (jazzedup. net) No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-8331. Dana Lewis LIVE! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Get your tickets early! Call 207-583-6747 for more information. “A splendid time IS guaranteed for all.” Adults: $22, kids ages 14 and under: $18. 7:30-10 p.m. Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. 207-583-6747 or deertreestheatre.org. Crimson Rain. $4 Donation Suggested. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Carl Ayotte Trio. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. KILLSHOT with special guests ALTIC and LITTLE LEVITY. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. This is a 21+ event. $5 cover charge. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. London Billiards / Club Oasis, 70 James St. 508-799-7655. Sean Ryan. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. 80’s Party ALL NIGHT LONG with The Flock Of A-Holes! The Flock, all night long! $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/ Flock-of-Aholes/127019150125. The Dick Odgren Trio! No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 9Teen. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Babe Pino. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Bay State Blues. Blues-Rock No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Wheelock Inn, 82 Wheelock Ave., Millbury. Darling Niki: A Tribute to Prince and Madonna. Are you ready to open your heart? Are you ready to party like it_s 1999? Always sassy, brassy, and nigh to bursting from her bustier, comedian & vocalist Niki Luparelli leads her band, The Gold Diggers (featuring the incredible Dan Burke), in an evening honoring two of the top pop stars of the ‘80s. With a stage persona that deftly blends the best of Marilyn Monroe, Bette Midler, and Dean Martin, Niki Luparelli has been wowing area audiences for years with her pin-up girl curves, powerful singing voice, bawdy wit, and adorable drunk act. 18+ PRINCE & MADONNA COSTUME CONTEST! (facebook. com/nikiluparelliandthegolddiggers) $5. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. River Neva, Hope Before the Fall, End-Time Illusion, A Wanted Awakening, and Triforium Dawn! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Brit Wits. British Invasion hits all night long! 9 p.m.-12:30

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a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The Lester Rawson Band. Blues, R&B, and a heap big helping of funky, big time fun. The Lester Rawson Band is Bob Sarkala, lead guitar and vocals, Arny Spielberg, rhythm guitar, percussion, vocals, Bill Fisher, bass, Rick McCarthy, drums. 9 p.m.-midnight. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dj Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R&B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. Tequila Sunrise. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Jazz Brunch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Blues at the Beach with B.B. King and guests. Joining King for Blues at the Beach will be virtuoso pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph and his long time accompanists, The Family Band. Also on bill is two-time GRAMMY® nominee Shemekia Copeland. $42-$59.50. 2-7 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508943-3871 or indianranch.com. Live Blues and Roots-rock: Free outdoor concert with Jumpin_ Juba. Outdoor concert: Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso,& Latin flavors. Steve Hurl’s guitar playing draws from great blues, & early rock & roll. Bruce Ward’s piano work recalls such greats as Prof. Longhair & Albert Ammons. Drummer Alan Waters knocks out a solid beat. (reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba) Free. 2-4 p.m. Coggshall Park, Electric Ave., Fitchburg. 978-345-9572 or stevehurl.com. Lou Borelli Octet Plays a Jazz Concert for Jazz on the Patio Concert Series. Lou Borelli Octet plays West Coast Jazz from the Dave Pell Book. If the weather is inclement, we will play in the dining room. Come to relax and enjoy a wonderful meal and listen

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for purchase, Cash Bar available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets This outdoor Lawn Garden concert will be held rain or shine. Member: $30; Non-member $40. $3 surcharge on all tickets purchased the day of the concert. 6:30-8 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Lawn Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Massachustts Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert. Included will be a ceremony with Worcester city officials for the dedication of the Levenson Concert Shell. The rain date is July 20. Free but donations accepted. 7-9 p.m. Institute Park, Salisbury St. and Park Ave. 508-754-1234. Open Mic Sundays With Bill Mccarthy. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Bellas Bartok, Tipsy Oxcart. 21 plus doors at 6 p.m. $5. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Funky Jazz Sundays. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. Every first and third sunday. Free. 8 p.m.-midnight. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J. End the weekend right with DJ Matty J, Karaoke, HD videos and old school jams. Early start at 8 p.m. Come down for a little while or party all night! Patio open weather permitting. No cover charge. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

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Open: Worcester. 21 plus, Free Free HOOKAH SHARE! Open: Worcester is an open mic and open decks event. Open Mic 8-10 p.m. Open Decks 10-1. Sign-up for slots starts at the venue at 7 and is first come first serve. House equipment for DJs: Pioneer DJM900NXS Mixer 2x CDJ 2000s 2x Technics 1200s All music welcome! Collaboration is encouraged! 21+, Free Entry, $2 PBRs. Free. 8 p.m.1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Blue Monday - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale

Worcester Cultural Coalition, in partnership with MASSCreative and the Create the Vote Coalition, invites the public to take part in a Create the Vote Candidates’ Forum on Arts, Culture, and Creativity on Tuesday, July 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Hanover Theatre. The event will host candidates for governor to discuss and debate the issues of the statewide creative community, and will be moderated by Emmy Award-winning Arts and Entertainment critic Joyce Kulhawik. A reception for the entire creative community will be held prior, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. mass-creative.org.

to some cool jazz. Free. 3-7 p.m. Castle Restaurant, 1230 Main St., Leicester. 508-752-6213. Car & Bike Show with Music by Dianne Redstone & Art Caponi. 4-9 p.m. Prime Time Pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7727. Clamdigger. 4-8 p.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. The Hangover Hour Spoken Word Salon at 5 p.m.; then Andy Cummings 8:30 p.m. No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Signature Riff & MT Booking Present: Undergang (Denmark), Trepanation (WA) and Astraes Pestis (WA) with Amputated Genitals (Columbia), Scaphism (MA) and Mortuorium (MA). 6 p.m.-midnight Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Blues and BBQ with Roomful of Blues. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Barbecue will be available

House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ BopNPopJazzOrganization. Nick’s Trivia Night! No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:3011:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Tantra Tuesdays “Fetish Night” Every Tuesday with Master Squirrel. Free. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Worcester Chamber Music Society Summer Festival - A Quartet of Nations. Pre concert talk 7:30 p.m. Purchase all 4 for a 10% discount. Adults $30, Seniors $25, Participant Families $15, Students $8, Free for children under 17. 8-10 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. 508-217-4450 or worcesterchambermusic.org/concerts/ summer-festival-concerts. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Hosted by Ace of Blaze & Elijah Divine (Open) End of the night cypher. DJ Showcase (Rotating Turntablist) Resident Bboys (Top Rock) Different artists every week! 21+ $5 cover $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis Note that you must be 21+ years of age. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845. Round Midnight! No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Head to Elm Park on Thursday, July 10 for the kickoff to this year’s Elm Park Summer Concert Series! UnionJack will perform live in the park, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets to sit on are encouraged.

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Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell-Narragansett Promo. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunset Tiki Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. A splendid time IS guaranteed for all. Rain Location: Grafton Senior Center Gym, 30 Providence Rd. Grafton. Free. 6-8 p.m. Historic Grafton Common, Grafton. Mirror Image - Twilight at Twigs Cafe. Free with regular admission. 6-8 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Twigs Cafe, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/2096108 55806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Magic Island. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. $5. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Wacky Wednesday Open mic Jam with Mark. Come down and sign up to jam with Mark 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Karaoke. Come down to Jillian’s of Worcester for Karaoke every Wednesday night! Wednesdays at Jillian’s is also Ladies Night which means all ladies, eat and play for Free. Complementary tortilla chips with salsa, vegetable crudities, and chocolate fountain with fresh fruit! Ladies also play pool for Free and receive a $5 game card for the arcade! Free. 8:30-1:30 p.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Clayton Willoughby’s Traveling Vaudeville Show! No

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Do you have a favorite restaurant in Worcester? The Flying Rhino is unbelievable. I would definitely have to go with the Flying Rhino. Where is your favorite place to be at Fitton Field? I kind of like to sit down and watch fans come in from the left field. It keeps me relaxed. What do you do in your off time? I have gone to Newport Beach. I’ve been to Boston and Fenway too. I’m new to this area, so to be able to go out and experience new places is humbling. What are your feelings on Jake the Lion? I think he is rowdy. He keeps the kids that come to our games entertained. He is fun to watch and I think he is a good mascot for the Bravehearts. What are your plans for after college? I really don’t know. I want to play baseball until I can’t play anymore. So if someone comes along and gives me a chance I’ll take it. Hopefully one day in the future I can get a job or start my own business. -Anthony Rentsch Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Downstairs - Negative Burn Variety Series! No Cover! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. RattleheaD [CA], Seax, Nightslasher. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Dan Dicristofaro. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Visual Symbolism” by artist BG, Through July 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508793-7113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, As Far As the Eye Can See, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 16; Our Fragile Home, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through July 25. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-6200050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 21. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges

apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-9292700 or ecotarium.org. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepte. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Darker Shades of Red: Soviet Art from the Cold War Era, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 2. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. The Sprinkler Factory, Language of a Dream by Art Krauss,

Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 26; Saturday. 38 Harlow St. www.sprinklerfactory.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Guns without Borders in Mexico and Central America, Through Nov. 9; Majicolor Prints by Majima Ryoichi, Through Nov. 10; Stencil-dyed Japanese Folk Art Calendars, Through Aug. 10; Worcester Art Museum - Blue Star Museums Military Discount, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 31; You are here, Through Aug. 31; Families @ WAM: Make Art! Drawing Landscapes and Cities, Saturday; Zip tour: Thomas Smith: Self Portrait, Saturday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Boudica, Sunday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Celtic Warrior vs. Roman Soldier, Sunday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; U-student Wednesdays Free admission to WAM educational institutional members, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, Free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, Through A Year Outside: Natural History Photography by Sheila Carroll,Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org.

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www.centralmassclass.com POOLS J.C. Pools Call NOW to schedule your installation! Service, Chemicals & Supplies. In-ground & Above ground. www.jcpools.net 508-882-3913 978-355-6465 Snyder Pools In-ground Pools. Above-ground Pools. Spas/Hot Tubs. Renovations. Retail Store. Service. 50 Narrows Rd. Westminster, MA 978-8742333 www.snyderpools.com ROOFING Mark R. O’Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot! Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com O’Brien Home Services 24 Years Experience Fully Licensed and Insured. *Shingles *Rubber roofing, New and repairs. Best Prices 508-829-9675 RUBBISH REMOVAL Lee Skoglund Services 10, 15, 20-yard container service. Yard & building materials. Office equipment & materials. Attics, cellars & estates cleaned, guaranteed by your closing date! Free estimates. Lee Skoglund 508-757-4209 TOTAL DISPOSAL Dumpster Specials 10yd. $250, 15yd $300. Home Clean-outs Landscape Clean-ups Demo Rubbish, Appliances. Give us a call and we’ll talk trash. 508-864-7755

SEALCOATING WACHUSETT SEALCOATING Protect against the elements. Since 1995. 508-886-2969

SIDING SEV-CO SIDING & WINDOWS Vinyl Siding. Windows. Doors. Trimwork. Free Estimates. Call Today: 978-632-7937 Over 25 yrs exp. See our work: www.sevcosiding.com TREE SERVICES MILLER STUMP GRINDING Reasonable rates. Prompt service. ALB Certified. Rod Miller-Nick Miller Owner/Operators. 508-688-2159

Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497

WELLS NO WATER? Stop wishing for it! A&W Welltech Corp. WELL & PUMP Installation & Filtration Service 978-422-7471 24hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile 978-815-3188

LAWN & GARDEN GRASS MOWING Lawn mowing/general labor 17 year old St John’s senior available for yard maintenance/mowing and general labor. Pat 508-688-2475 GRASS MOWING McDuff’s Lawn Mowing Don’t wait! Book your vacation mowing now! 774-234-0283 Email: mcduffslawnmowing @yahoo.com Ask for Mike. Senior Discounts

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Flea Market & Yard Sale Directory

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Bobcat with operator and attachments. $70- per hour. 2hr min.Call Bob 508-579-4670

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Creative Grounds Inc. Landscape Design & Construction. Stone & Brickwork. Walls/Walks/Patios. Design Plantings. Water Falls & Ponds. Etc. Dennis Colorio 508-826-1639 cglincl@gmail.com

Dave’s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com Inside-Out Garden Design Mowing, Garden Maintenance, Soil Testing, Ornamental Tree/ Shrub Pruning, Landscape Design/Installation. NOFA Accredited Organic Care. $25.00 Off Pruning with this ad. cher@insideoutgarden.biz. 508-335-3702 Jack Longone Landscape Contractor Seasonal Pruning & Shearing. Weekly lawn care. Quality & Reliable Service. Fully Ins. 508-826-2338

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thru last weekend in October • Weekend yardsellers & regular vendors on 30 acres! • Bargains & treasures! • Pet friendly! • Free space to1st time sellers & 501c(3) non-profit orgs.!

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Burnham Maintenance Spring Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809

LONDONDERRY FLEA MARKET

Have a fleatastic day!© NH Route 102, 5 miles west of Int. 93, exit 4

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Waters Farm Barn Sale & Flea Market plus Free Guided House & Walking Tours Sun., July 13th, 10a-3p. Waters Farm, 53 Waters Rd, Sutton, MA 01590. Space $10 for 10x10, bring your own tent. Free guided house & walking tours of Farm 10a-3p. Info: www.watersfarm.com or Pam (508)735-7146

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A large variety of antique vendors. Your local weekend antique show! Come by and check us out, it’s worth the visit! From ½ne china, furniture, collectibles to yard ornaments, we have it all! Located in the old Spag’s Building 193 Boston Turnpike Rd. Shrewsbury, MA Open 9 am - 5 pm Visit our new ¾ea market section!

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GRAFTON FLEA MARKET, INC. OPEN EVERY SUNDAY OUTDOOR/INDOOR

6am - 4pm • Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 45th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be! Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com

It’s that time of year again... Advertise your Yard Sale or Estate Sale with us and you will get a spot on the map! Open to any town or city! Just $20 for a six line ad and map placement! You will receive a free Yard Sale Kit for placing your ad. (While they last) Pick it up at our Holden/The Landmark location. Call 978-728-4302 or email sales@centralmassclass.com (Not available through online booking)

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McCauley Lawn Care Cleanups, Maintenance, Mulches, Plantings, Pruning/ Trimming and more! 774-364-7267 mccauleylawncare@gmail.com

Ashley Distribution Services in Holland seeks -TRUCKLOAD DRIVERS, UP to $64K/1st YEAR -Home Weekly -Paid Vacation -401k -Med/Life/Dental -No Touch Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp. Clean MVR/ PSP Reports. Call 1-800-8372241 8AM to 4PM CST for info & app or email: jobs@ashleydistribution services.com or www.ashleydistribution services.com to apply under jobs.

Monette Landscaping & Construction, Inc. Specializing in Hardscape Installation. Retaining Walls, Stone, Interlocking Block & Timber Patios and Walkways, Brick & Stone Pavers. Landscape Design. Lawn Maintenance. Serving Central Mass for more than 50 years. 508-885-2579 www.monette landscaping.com

MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam & Mulches Compost- w/Loam Mix 2"-Gravel, Fill, Stone 978-422-8294

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Harrington Farm Banquet Servers and Buss Staff. Contact John at: John@harringtonfarm.com

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FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life. Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training. $1,000 BONUS

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Microelectronics Packaging Assembly Eng’r (Allegro MicroSystems, Worcester, MA) – Evaluate materials & process quality for continuous improvement of packages in production. Lead assembly process projects. REQS: Bachelor’s or for equiv degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Eng’g plus 5 yrs exp in Assembly/Process Eng’g; exp w/application of eng’g concepts to semiconductor processes, evaluating/qualifying bonding process and materials, design of experiments & statistical tools, process controls, monitors, & specs of high volume plastic packages, process improvement for chip on lead discrete packaging. Send resumes to llaprad@ allegromicro.com with req# 38BR in subject line.

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MULCH & LOAM *Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd del’d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd del’d 15 yd min. No additives, fillers or byproducts. Local delivery only. Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140

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www.centralmassclass.com MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $4000.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. ITEMS UNDER $2,014 "The Sesame Street Library" 1970’s 15 Volume. Includes own Bookholder. Mint Condition $45.00. 508-829-3606 Ariens ST 524 Snowblower Good condition. $300.00 For appointment call 508-829-5161 Bassett Dining Room Set 60" Round Table. 6 Chairs & Server. Exc. Condition. Pd. $3500.00 Asking $1500.00. 508-210-0739 Bunk Bed Set White metal w/ built in ladder. 2 Mattresses. All excellent condition. $150.00. 978-660-6805 Cabbage Patch Dolls 2 Dolls 10th Anniversary. Never Opened, Original Box. $40.00 Each. 508756-5084 Compass Carriage Stroller Model S300 Excellent Condition! w/manual. Folds compactly. $35.00. 508-829-6284 Living Well Juicer by Montel Williams. Xtra LG. 8-speed, timer, recipes, DVD, rarely used $60.00 978-537-9881 Organ Thomas Playmate w/ bench & lighted keyboard. Great to learn on! $175.00. 508-8866819 Pro Form Treadmill All Features. Perfect Condition. Hardly used. $300.00. 978-855-3779 Pro-Form - Cross Walk Trainer Dual Motion, Model 831.297301. Like New. Original cost $707.99. Price $150.00 508-450-7559 Set of Dishes Set of Green Dishes - $50.00 or Best Offer. 508-752-2425 Vintage Motobecane Bicycle 1980’s. Used only one summer. New was $850.00. Selling for $260.00. 508-752-2933 Wolverine Work Shoes 2 Pair, steel toe, never worn. One pair size 8.5 M, One pair 8 EW. $75.00/ per pair. 508-615-1467

FOR SALE Cash for Stamp Collections Will evaluate or buy. Stamp questions? Call Ron 413-896-3324 WANTED TO BUY Wanted-Any Kind of Bicycles 1-100+ Racing, mountain, old, new, etc. Cash paid. Dennis 508-277-7513 Wanted: Rock n Roll records. 50’s, 60’s, 70’s. 45’s & 33’s. Paying fair value. Call Kenny 774-535-2268 Thank you.

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Come to the FLEA at 242 Canterbury St. Worcester MA 01603 Open EVERY Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! We have vintage items, one of a kind items, new items, Building materials, office furniture, records, old books, etc. Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m. Moving Sale - 84 Duxbury, Holden July 12 & 13 8:30am to 2:00pm; 5500 Watt Generator; tools; snow blower; vintage electronics; dining and bedroom furniture; desks; sports equip; bikes, snow & skate boards; roller blades; roof rake; couch, tables, games, kitchen and dining ware; boys jackets and clothes; art; vintage flexible flyer sled

PETS & ANIMALS HORSES Stall space available Full board ($300) includes: daily stall cleaning, daily turnout, shaving, hay, and two to three feedings a day. You supply the grain and any supplements the horse needs. Horses are fed 7 a.m., 4 p.m. 8 p.m. PRINCETON Call 508-654-8819 for more information.

OTHER NOVENAS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) Oh most beautiful flower of Mr. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity, O Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my mother. O Holy Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity, (make request). There are none that can withstand your power, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and you must publish it and your request will be granted. In faith, RMC.

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Here’s all you need to do! 3 ways to submit... 1. Mail completed form to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520 2. OR FAX the completed form to 508-829-0670 3. OR Email the info with name/address/phone number to sales@centralmassclass.com

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APARTMENT FOR RENT HOLDEN 1st FL LG Modern 2BD. Great for roommates, park near door. No lease. $1,100/m incl’s HT & HW. Avail 9/1 M. Hopkins 508-868-3538

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PLEASE READ SUBMISSION RULES: Maximum 4 lines (approx. 20 characters per line). We reserve the right to edit if ads come in that are too long. NO phone orders accepted. See ways to submit above. Merchandise Ads Only - NO autos, snowmobiles, RV’s, trailers, boats, ATV’s, etc. We have a special rate for these ads ($20 till it sells). NO business Ads accepted for this section. If we suspect the ads are being sent in by a business, we reserve the right to refuse. Limit 1 ad per name/address/phone number every 2 weeks. Ads will run for 2 weeks. Limit 1 item per ad (group of items OK if one price for all and under $2,014). Price must be listed in ad. NO Cemetery Plots

Millbury, 2 bedroom $925, newly renovated includes hot water. Off street parking, on site laundry. 1st and second, 508-839-5775 call for bonus! RUTLAND CENTER 1st fl, 2BD. Modern, recent paint. Hrdwd flrs. Open fl plan. Builtin shelves & cabinets. Refs req’d. No pets/no smoking. $865/m Call Shannon J.M.R. 978-257-0202 Worcester Catalpa Circle Spacious 2 BR Townhouse $1195 508-852-6001 HOUSE FOR RENT House for Rent

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www.centralmassclass.com VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT Cape Cod Immaculate 2BD Cottage 1 mile to Seagull Beach. 2 queen/1 daybed $800/wk Call 774-327-8095

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $15,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492. AUTO/SUV

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO14P2167EA Estate of: John M Scannell, Jr. Date of Death: 01/20/2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: John M Scannell, III of New Milford CT requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: John M Scannell, III of New Milford CT be appointed as Personal Representative(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 attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 07/29/2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written 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 without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts 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 administration from the Personal Representative 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: July 01, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate 07/10/2014 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. WO14P2073EA Estate of: Sahag Davagian Date of Death: June 5, 2014 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Bryan P Davagian of Paxton MA A Will has been admitted to informal probate. Bryan P Davagian of Paxton MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 07/17/2014 WM

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TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Elite Home Builders, LLC for construction of six apartment buildings, stormwater management facilities and associated work at Howe Avenue (Assessor’s Map 37, Lots 80 – 84 and Map 45, Lots 219 - 222). Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 7/10/2014 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:15 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Patrick Perkins for work to repair porch, install underground utilities and re-grade driveway at 1 Old Common Road. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 7/10/2014 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Ucef Charmchi for construction of a single family house and associated work including septic system at 8 Bayberry Lane. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 7/10/2014 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 At 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Andrew Dewolfe, Sutton, MA. The project consists of elimination of weeds, invasive plants, minor grading, adding topsoil and soil stabilization with seeding on Map 15, Parcels 45, on 28 Horne Drive, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 7/10/2014 MS

Town of Sutton Planning Board & Department In accordance with the provisions of III.A. – Use & Dimensional Regulations, and IV.C – Site Plan Review, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Galaxy Sutton LLC, 826 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA 01501 to amend a previously approved site plan for changes to the grocery store architecture and minor revisions to this building’s footprint to accommodate the inclusion of an accessory drive up window for a pharmacy that is part of this use. These changes are to the proposed Pleasant Valley Crossing Development to be located at 171 Worcester Providence Turnpike. The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 7:15 P.M. A copy of the application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Jon Anderson, Chairman 7/3, 7/10/2014 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:20PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by David Marois, Sutton, MA. The meeting will discuss modifications made to the proposed plan to construct a single family home, driveway, private water, septic, grading and utilities, on Map23, Parcels 103, on 34 Bond Hollow Road, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 7/10/2014 MS

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Larry Rettig “Flippo” Sometimes you have to take a chance. Larry Rettig did just that when he walked away from five weeks vacation, health benefits and a pension to pursue his passion as a juggling clown. The Holden native and grandfather of two known as “Flippo” talks about the clowning business. How long have you been a clown? Since the age of 16 I’ve always juggled as a hobby, up until I was 34. I bought books, videos, DVDs and went to conventions. One day I was out practicing in front of my first house in Rutland when a gentleman walked by, he lived a couple streets over and said, “Hey can you show me how to do that?” I can teach anybody how to juggle in 10 minutes bottom line, anyone from 7 to 87 to juggle three balls in 10 minutes, I just can. We got so we could juggle six balls back and forth. He said, “You know, we could make money at this.” I’d seen jugglers perform but I had never thought about me doing it. You know in “Laurel and Hardy” one guys loud and the other is quiet. Well, I was the quiet one and he did all the work, he developed something called the “Jack and Larry Show.” We worked on pantomime and silly songs because I play the guitar and the ukulele and he did the keyboard. We filled an hour show with juggling, magic, silly songs and pantomime. He knew a lady with an entertainment agency and we did some shows as the “Jack and Larry Show.” The lady at the agency asked us if we had ever thought about becoming clowns because if we did she could get us a lot of work. We were basically jugglers, we didn’t dress up. To make a long story short, one of the pantomime skits we did in our show was Robo the clown about a mechanical clown; Jack took that name Robo the Clown, he’s now 78 years old and he’s been doing it since 1989. My niece came up with the name Flippo for me. We ended up separating, I was upset because I was the quiet guy and had to really find a way to come out of myself. So I was working for the Postal Service at the time and I decided to put a little line in the Yellow Pages. I started to do a couple birthday parties, some on Saturday some on Sunday. The next year I made the letters in the ad a little bigger and I got a few more calls. The next year I made I made the letters even a little bigger and finally I bought a half-inch block. I was doing four parties on Saturday, four on Sunday and working 40 or 50 hours for the Post Office. You hear about people taking chances, so after 15 years of

service with the Post Office I quit. I had just got my five weeks of vacation and all the benefits. I talked to people who thought I was crazy then I talked to people who have taken chances. You only live once.

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certainly do face painting. I don’t even look at face painting as entertainment because you’re just sitting there making the children look

Some people are just funny; is clowning something innate? Were you a class clown in grade school? Comedians tell

jokes, I’m not a comedian. To be a good entertainer it’s not so much the skills as the personality. I’ve always had a nutty personality. It’s just in me, I’m a Gemini.

You specialize in juggling? I wanted to be good; I would practice five hours a day. I learned the variations with three, four, then five and six and then I learned the clubs, then the rings and how to spin plates. I learned how to juggle a bowling ball. At first it was a fake one that you can buy made out of rubber and I used that for a few years then I tried a real one. I’ve been juggling with a real 10pin bowling ball, they go from 6 pounds to 16 pounds, I focus on the lighter side but I can still juggle one with two eggs. I learned machetes, then fire. Once you learn clubs you are automatically qualified for fire, it’s just a club that’s lit on the end, same thing with machetes. How many items can you juggle at once?

Six balls. I can do four clubs, they look like bowling pins but they’re called clubs. I want to learn five. Odd numbers cross in the cascade pattern and even numbers split in half. If I were juggling eight balls I would have four in one hand and four in the other, they never cross. Most people juggling odd numbers go right from five to seven, they skip right over six but it takes a lot of time. I have a friend who does seven; he had to practice four hours a day, three days a week, for two years to go from five to seven.

How did you come up with “Flippo” the character? Do you have any other characters? Just Flippo the Juggling

Clown and Flippo the Juggling Magician, I’m hired to do face painting sometimes. Now, I am not gifted in art but I can

beautiful… I know. It’s Flippo the Clown if you want a magician, juggler, balloon twister. I also developed Flippo the Juggling Magician, he does the same things without the makeup because some kids are scared of the makeup. Same entertainment, I just look different. I’ll get calls … Sarah’s turning six, we want you but can you leave off the makeup? They know I’m good, there’s no question I’m good, I have a fantastic reputation, I’m in my 25th year. They call a clown but ask to leave off the makeup. Thank you evil clown commercials, I think it was a United States Postal Service commercial too, the company I used to work for, an evil clown delivering a box. Thank you.

What’s your best gig ever? There have been a lot of good ones. My best, most rewarding thing happened when I was on vacation with my wife in Santa Domingo. We went on a horse tour into the jungle and saw horrible poverty. We took a break and got off our horses. Now I can’t see three things without juggling them, whether it’s fruit or little round pieces of concrete. I picked up three pieces of concrete and started juggling for the kids; they hadn’t seen anything like that before

and as I told you I’m a good teacher. One kid came up and I showed him in three minutes how to juggle. When I got back on my horse I felt like the Lone Ranger, I knew what was going to happen. Tomorrow or the next day they would all be doing it, that’s the thing about juggling.

Tell me about your worst? There have been a couple flops over the years, juggling machetes and stabbing one into my gums while biting a marshmallow off the tip. Falling off the stage at the Italian Festival while trying to put a big ball on a parasol. I didn’t see the end of the stage. It was only two feet but I jumped up like I meant to do it. So there are things that go wrong here and there. You teach juggling, balloon sculpturing, magic and clown workshops for adults and also have a junior clown camp, which is slated to start July 15 in West Boylston. Are children or adults easier to teach? Why? Well, the adult are easier to teach because they’re adults. They’re more contained, they’re more mature, maybe I shouldn’t use the word mature. Your explanations can be understood easier. Kids are more rewarding, though. I found they should be at least 7 to learn juggling, I’ve tried 5 and 6, they have fun but they can’t quite get it, 7 is the age.

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