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ometimes, the idea for a cover story at Worcester Mag comes, quite literally, out of the blue. We might get an email, a text or a phone call, or reach out ďŹ rst, about something a little different, a little off the beaten path. We get together as editor and writer and say, “Hey that would make a cool cover!â€? That’s pretty much how this week’s feature came together. We got word that the Worcester Rugby Club was starting its season this month. We had talked with a “ruggerâ€? before about the city’s lack of playing ďŹ elds and that set a light off in our heads (it does happen, occasionally). Inside this week’s issue we get down and even a little dirty with the 30-plus-year old organization. We look at its struggle for ďŹ eld time and we peek at its history. We found out there are “hookersâ€? in Worcester that don’t get arrested, and we got to meet guys with cool nicknames like “Robo.â€? What we learned is that somewhere, a little off the radar, is a sport that is growing in popularity and has brought together about as varied a group of personalities as you could ďŹ nd. They have formed lasting bonds with each other and with rival teams – who don’t stay enemies for long. Rugby, you see, is as much about the social aspect as it is about winning and losing. So pull up a seat and say hello to a group of “misďŹ tsâ€? who truly do play for the love of the game and a whole lot more. -Walter Bird Jr., Senior Writer

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Sharing of student information has critics ‘inBloom’ Walter Bird Jr.

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oncern bordering on outrage surrounds consideration by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) of expanding a controversial student data sharing program. Critics say the Shared Learning Collaborative, now called inBloom, would put sensitive information such as student discipline and attendance in the hands of for-profit companies. State education officials, on the other hand, say much of the fear is based on misinformation and claim individual school districts already compile student data and contract with many private companies that provide educational software and other learning tools. The issue will come up for discussion at a School Committee meeting later this month. Committee member Tracy O’Connell Novick is making sure of that. “It’s been really kept quiet, which is pretty alarming,” Novick says of the state’s potential new contract with inBloom – the state’s existing contract with inBloom has expired. inBloom is supported by $100 million in funding from the Gates Foundation. “What options do we as a district have? The state at no point has discussed this with districts,” Novick says. The premise of inBloom is to store student education data on a cloud, putting the information in one place to be accessed rather than from several different sources. The aggregated education data would be used to personalize student learning, something some educators say is crucial to meet individual student

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needs. Massachusetts is one of nine states involved in a pilot program launched in February. It is joined by Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York and North Carolina. In Massachusetts, Everett is taking part in the pilot. Opposition has arisen from the ACLU, the state Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Class Size Matters and the Campaign from a CommercialFree Childhood (CCFC). Among their concerns are that sensitive data including student names, test scores, grades, special education, free-lunch status and disciplinary and attendance records will be shared. They question just how securely the data will be stored. According to a March 14 New York Daily News article, thousands of parents have emailed state and local education officials in protest of sharing that data with private companies. The article reports that none of the parents have received responses. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin was at a March 26 DESE meeting where testimony was made against the pilot project. “For us there are a number of concerns,” Golin says. “Parents are not being asked if they want their kids to be part of it. It’s really stretching the law. It violates the spirit of the law.” The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) recently filed a lawsuit

The changes, Golin says, essentially treat the companies contracting with schools as employees. “That interpretation of what is a school employee is very controversial,” he says, adding that the Memorandum of Agreement between the state and inBloom included the capability to store personal student information. “It’s hard to even understand … under what circumstances would [a private company] need to know why a student got into a fight or showed up late for school.” In a Feb. 7 letter to the state DESE, Golin and other critics express “grave concerns about this unprecedented plan to disclose highly-sensitive information with private entities” and urge officials to take steps to protect student privacy rights. “The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education should be leading the effort to protect this data, rather than involved in facilitating its disclosure,” the — Letter to the state letter states. “The Board should have as its top priority securing Department of Elementary and the privacy rights of the state’s Secondary Education schoolchildren and their families, rather than serving the interests of private corporations.” In a written response dated … to permit greater access by appropriate March 5, state Education Commissioner and authorized parties to information Mitchell Chester says, “I am committed on students in order to evaluate the to ensuring that all of the work we are effectiveness of education programs,” doing here … fully complies with state and according to the federal Department of federal requirements governing student continued on page 6 Education (DOE). over amendments made in 2011 to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which regulates what schools can and cannot do with private student data. The amendments include who is considered an “authorized representative

“The Board should have as its top priority securing the privacy rights of the state’s schoolchildren and their families, rather than serving the interests of private corporations.”

0 +3 -5 +1 +3 -3 +1 -2 +2 WOO-TOWN INDE X The Worcester Technical High School Robotics and Automation Technology Team receives visit from City Manager Mike O’Brien congratulating them on advancing to the 2013 VEX Robotics World Championship in Anaheim, Calif. +3

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Driver whose car collided with a tanker truck was texting right before the accident. Police cited him for myriad offenses. -5

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Five people recognized as Hometown Heroes by the American Red Cross during a breakfast in West Boylston. None of the five are from Worcester. What gives? +1

Like a Phoenix rising, the building at 224 Chandler St. is taking new shape as home to The Yellow Moon Café. +3

Problem panhandlers remain defiant in face of city’s new aggressive panhandling ordinance. Police have had to make several arrests, some resulting in drug charges. -3

State Rep. Peter Durant, R-Spencer, files bill that would cap annual school budget increase at 2.5 percent, to bring education spending more in line with towns’ and cities’. State Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, indicates he might support the bill. +1

Worcester receives another punch from Mother Nature, with poor field conditions prompting the city to delay the opening of fields until at least April 12. It could be even later, putting a crimp in the plans of spring sports like rugby. -2

The Chandler Street Business Association working to combat problem properties in the area by reaching out to police and housing officials. +2

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It’s JetBlue for the Woo Walter Bird Jr.

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ust before 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, what had become one of the city’s most poorly kept secrets became official: JetBlue will be the next airline to fly in and out of Worcester Regional Airport (ORH). Worcester becomes the 14-year-old company’s 80th host city, with the first planes set to take flight Nov. 11. Given the tireless pursuit city and other officials launched to make Worcester JetBlue’s newest city, it was only fitting that the newest plane in its fleet, the “Blue Yorker,” touched down on the runway at 9:57 a.m. When it pulled up to the tarmac and opened its doors, a band played the theme from “2001: A Space Odyssey” and as a whipping wind stirred up nearfreezing temperatures, Worcester Airport manager Andy Davis exclaimed, “This is a fantastic day for Worcester!” Davis’ enthusiasm was easily matched by that of the standing-room only crowd that gathered on the upper floor of the airport to hear what most of them already knew during a ceremony shortly after the plane landed. The gathering included city councilors, School Committee members, and elected and appointed officials from surrounding communities, such as Auburn Town Manager Julie Jacobson, who spoke during the ceremony. Among those on-hand was local businessman Bill Randell, who has lobbied feverishly

to bring JetBlue to the city. There was a large media contingent from around the state as well. On-stage for the actual announcement, JetBlue President and CEO Dave Barger was flanked by Gov. Deval Patrick, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, US Congressman Jim McGovern, City Manager Mike O’Brien, Mayor Joe Petty, Jacobson and officials from Massport, which oversees the airport. For many folks it seemed almost a fait accompli that JetBlue was going to launch a new service in Worcester. Barger, who flew in on the new plane, along with Massport representatives, says he knew it on his first visit last August. “That August visit, we went home saying this community, boy, they understand the fact that every customer that comes off that plan is worth $700 in local impact,” Barger says. “They get it. This turnout that happened in August, I’m convinced in my mind, that’s why we’re here. There is no doubt that is why we’re here today. Our team, when we visited in August … I’ve never seen this kind of turnout. The support we’ve seen in the city is unbelievable.” There were subsequent visits by JetBlue officials after that initial meeting and each time they were greeted by much fanfare and pomp and circumstance. More recently, City Manager Mike O’Brien, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Massport representatives flew to New York to meet

with Barger and JetBlue. That is where the deal was struck and to hear O’Brien tell it, the moment was like a television episode. “When I sat in JetBlue offices in New York with the amazing JetBlue team … we got to what I thought was a semblance of

a deal,” O’Brien says. “[Massport’s Director of Aviation] Ed Freny said, ‘I think we did it.’ I gave him one of the Elaine from ‘Seinfeld’ pushes back and I said, ‘Shut the (pause) front door.’” continued on page 7

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records.” Speaking recently with Worcester Mag, Chester says he is “absolutely tuned into concerns” raised by critics such as Novick and Golin. “Some of it is based on misinformation,” he says. “We are absolutely committed to the security of student-level data and protecting the individual students at school districts.” School districts on their own already contract with private companies, Chester says. “Your readers’ children are using software that’s being done, in 90 percent of the cases, having private companies filter [students’] records and making them accessible. This is ubiquitous.” What the state is doing, according to Chester, is looking to take the burden off school districts and bring costs down. With new technology allowing teachers and administrators to personalize instruction, “we’re looking for ways to facilitate access to that,” he says. The state, Chester adds, is eyeing “a couple projects,” not just inBloom. No decisions on any of the projects have been made yet, he says, suggesting it could be a year to 18 months before “some stuff” is implemented. “It is up to each district to decide and those that don’t want to participate don’t have to,” Chester says. As for security concerns he says, “The reality of our planet is nobody can give you a 100-percent guarantee, right? Despite the most sophisticated system, it is not absolutely fail-safe.” Uncertainties such as that have Novick deeply worried and she thinks others should be, too. “I really think, whether you’re a parent or a teacher, or you’re a tech geek, a variety of people should be concerned about this.” The School Committee meets at 7 p.m. Thursday in council chambers at City Hall. Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com. And don’t miss Walter with Paul Westcott on WTAG 580AM Thursdays at 8:35 a.m.

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SATURDAY NIGHT’S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING: Say what you want about Fung Wah buses, but a regular, old school bus proved pretty dangerous over the weekend, when a group of people heading back into Boston after spending the night at a Worcester nightclub emptied out onto the streets and started a melee. One of the passengers was stabbed while he was still on the bus and police ended up arresting six men in connection with the incident. A 20-year-old man suffering from two stab wounds ended up in the hospital. The stabbing spilled out onto the street after the bus driver pulled over and a fight broke out among some of those riding the bus and others who had been driving in cars behind the bus. Police saw about 100 people in and around the street outside 484 Main St. They arrested Christopher Jean-Baptiste, 24, 2 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, and charged him with disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer. Officers also arrested Evan Cook of Boston and charged him with disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. Three occupants of a Nissan Altima were also arrested: Ollie Smith-Sanches, 21, 1845 Columbus Ave., Boston, was charged with possession of an open container of alcohol. Kevin Joseph, 21, 78 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, was charged with disorderly conduct, possession of an open container of alcohol and resisting arrest. Jameel Dyer, 20, 211 Delher St., Mattapan, was charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer. Officers also arrested Jason White, 27, 44 Mt. Everest St., Boston, and charged him with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Five of the suspects were ultimately released on $40 cash bail. White was held on $10,040 cash bail. All six were arraigned in Worcester District Court. VACATING THE PREMISES: Police were able to catch two suspects in an alleged break-in of a vacant house on Cottage Street on Saturday, March 30, but a third made like Carl Lewis and sprinted away from officers during a foot chase. The track meet took place after officers responded to a reported B&E in progress around 2:45 a.m. Saturday. One of the cops allegedly saw three suspects leaving the boarded-up home. When they saw the cop, they split up. One of the suspects went behind the home, but the others stayed on Cottage Street, walking toward West Street. They got caught. Jerry Cartagena, 21, 20 Wall St. and Corey Sanchez, 19, 188 A Canterbury St., were charged with trespassing, possession of burglarious instruments and breaking and entering with the intent to commit a crime after police found a utility knife at the base of a side-door staircase at the home. They found a pair of wire shears/cutters near the suspects. Sanchez and Cartagena were arraigned at Worcester District Courthouse and released on $40 cash bail. Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag. com. And don’t miss Walter with Paul Westcott on WTAG 580AM Thursdays at 8:35 a.m.

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For the first time in a long time, O’Brien says, the city has hit its stride. JetBlue, he says, is a perfect fit, a sentiment Barger appears to share. “You just know when something feels right,� Barger says. “Worcester absolutely works.� The initial destinations out of Worcester will be Orlando, Fla. and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Passengers will fly on 100-seat planes and enjoy complimentary in-flight entertainment. Fares are also starting on the cheap, with a one-way ticket to Orlando costing $60 and a ticket to South Florida priced at $70. Worcester becomes JetBlue’s eighth host site in New England. Barger did not go into the specifics of

side with the community and [JetBlue].â€? While a well-placed source has told Worcester Mag there were two prospects for airline service at the airport, O’Brien did not offer specifics. He also did not deny it. “There is talk of a corporate charter and prospects of short, regional jaunts that I think will be very successful,â€? he says. “Today, the sky is clearly bluer than it ever has been and I expect we’ll have great announcements in the future as well. We’ve come into our own. There is enough confidence in our community to reach high ‌ and go for what we believe reflects our city, our community and our region. JetBlue’s an example of that.â€? During the ceremony, both Murray and Patrick took the opportunity to advocate STEVEN KING

Higgins incorporators vote to close and move collection COREY OLIVIER

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he fate of Worcester’s Higgins Armory, a staple of the city since opening in 1931 and recently having undergone controversial talks of closing its doors and moving the collection, was decided by 69 of the museum’s incorporators with a vote on Wednesday, March 27 at the Armory. Fifty-five, roughly 80 percent, voted in favor of closing the museum and moving its collection to Worcester Art Museum (WAM), while 10 voted against. Four did not vote. Read the full story on worcestermag.com

Higgins Armory board of trustees president Jim Donnelly, left, and Higgins Director Suzanne Maas meet with the media after incorporators vote to close the museum and move its collection to Worcester Art Museum.

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City Manager Mike O’Brien and JetBlue CEO Dave Barger announce JetBlue will begin ights in and out of Worcester Regional Airport starting this November during a press conference at the airport on Wednesday, April 3.

the deal struck with Massport, but said the agency is offering incentives, which could include a waiver of landing fees. He did say the company does not need and does not want long-term incentives. Barger also made a point to mention airport access, saying, “We’re looking forward to that.� According to O’Brien, that will not involve an access road, which has been the subject of much controversy when it has been brought up in the past. Instead, the city manager says current traffic improvement projects, combined with planned efforts such as work at Tatnuck Square and new signage, will pave the way toward improved access to the airport, which sits high on a hill and is often mentioned as one of the reasons airlines have failed to succeed there over the long haul. An access road, he says, “is not even on the lexicon of what we’re working with.� “The key,� he adds, “is making it easy. We’ve already done intersection improvements. We want to work side by

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for the administration’s transportation spending plan. Patrick appeared especially invigorated by the arrival of JetBlue in Worcester. “Growth, growth,� Patrick said. “Growth and opportunity, that’s what we have to be about; that’s what investing is about. Growth does not just happen, you have to go out and get it. You have to reach for it. You have to invest in it. You have to have a vision for where you want to go and then you have to go grab it, if you want it to happen.� Notably, JetBlue’s announcement comes just over a month to the year after DirectAir stopped flying out of Worcester. That company filed for bankruptcy last April. DirectAir started in Worcester in 2008. Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com. And don’t miss Walter with Paul Westcott on WTAG 580AM Thursdays at 8:35 a.m.

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Check District 5 City Councilor Bill Eddy’s shirt out the next time you see him – you’re looking for the bull’s eye target he’s wearing in an election year. No fewer than three potential challengers have pulled out papers to run for Eddy’s seat. So far, he and District 1 Councilor Tony Economou are the only district councilors facing potential challenges. The latest to take out nomination papers in District 5 is Stephen Kerlin, although maybe it’s an April Fool’s joke, since he pulled them out April 1. He joins Michael Harper and Cecelia Mason as would-be threats to Eddy’s future on the council. Economou faces a potential challenge from Chris Rich. All incumbent councilors have now pulled papers to seek re-election, although one of them, At-Large Councilor Joe O’Brien, also took out papers for School Committee. It is widely speculated that he will end up running for School Committee, meaning at least one new face could join the council this year.

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GUY ‘GLOAT’IS: If former Worcester County Sheriff and Beacon Hill lawmaker Guy Glodis is boasting a bit these days, it’s because after months of going through a state Ethics Commission investigation he, and judging by the online comments many in the public, thinks was pushed as a vendetta against him by the Telegram & Gazette, he was cleared in a draft report from the commission of any involvement or wrongdoing with the early release of former inmate Joe Duggan III. Glodis has made no secret of his outrage against the T&G, which ran several front-page stories about his plight during the investigation. The name of the petitioner who filed ethics charges against Glodis was not revealed, but Glodis maintains the T&G was the driving force behind it. “I’ve said all along, from day one, that this was always between the T&G and myself … and I think, clearly, the draft from Ethics would support that,” Glodis says. FILLIN’ THE SLOTS: Reliable sources

tell Worcester Mag former state Sen. Gerry D’Amico and Dennis Irish, who has a part-time economic development role with the city, were being eyed to help Neil Bluhm and company as they press to win the only slots gaming license the state will award later this year. D’Amico, who describes himself as “very supportive of the project,” says he was approached about helping with strategic planning. Irish says he would “represent them in Worcester as things take place.” Neither of them wanted to discuss any other details, but like D’Amico, Irish says of slots in Worcester: “I want to see it happen. I’m an enthusiastic supporter.”

FEELING BLUE: The Worcester Police Department gains 17 new officers Thursday, April 4, after they graduate from the Police Academy during a 4 p.m. ceremony at Worcester Technical High School. The ceremony will also honor 24 recruits from agencies outside Worcester and will include awards handed out to Andrew Gribbons, Jose Rodriguez and Jay Godino Jr. Gribbons will receive the Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness awards; Rodrigues the Marksman Award and Godino the 110 Percent Award. City Manager Mike O’Brien and Police Chief Gary Gemme will lead the ceremony. Also expected to be on hand are US Congressman Jim McGovern, Mayor Joe Petty, City Council Standing Public Safety Committee Chairman Bill Eddy, Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director Dan Zivkovich and Academy Director Capt. John Ryder. The new class of recruits brings the department up 340 officers. A WIN(NING) CAMPAIGN: Sturbridge’s own Reed Hillman, a former state representative, State Police colonel and Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, is joining former Massachusetts Republican State Party Chairperson Jean Inman to head up the US Senate campaign of Republican Dan Winslow. Hillman was appointed by then-Gov. Bill Weld as commander of the State Police in 1996. He later served as state representative and was on the failed Republican gubernatorial ticket with Kerry Healey in 2006. “As a lifetime Republican, I want someone who can win over Massachusetts voters and get elected in the general election,” Hillman says. “I am confident Dan is that person.” Winslow is competing in the Republican primary with former US Attorney Michael Sullivan and military veteran Gabriel Gomez.

ALL APOLOGIES: Worcester’s own Edwin Rodriguez says he is “ashamed” and “embarrassed” for his lowbrow tactics during a unanimous, 10-round decision in the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super Four over Ezequiel Maderna. Rodriguez engaged in a rough-and-tumble sparring match with the previously unbeaten Maderna, and at one point hit him well below the belt. He went on to win, however, and faces light heavyweight Denis Grachev for the tournament championship on July 13 in Monte Carlo. Rodriguez is 23-0-0 with 15 knockouts. Grachev is 13-1-1, with eight KOs. “[Maderna] just had one of those styles that was very difficult,” Rodriguez says. “I could only take so much of it. I’m obviously ashamed and embarrassed about the actions I did.”

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Hang on, Greendale Mall - only 264 more days till Christmas During a recent visit to the nearly deserted Greendale Mall, I was quite tempted to be Reaganesque by standing outside Best Buy and shouting, “Tear down this mall, City Manager Mike O’Brien.” I mean we demolished the once-trendy Galleria/ Worcester Common Outlets and that mall was much more vibrant than the downscale Greendale Mall. So why not replace this lifeless mall with other taxpaying entities, including market-rate housing and office space? Surely the Bling Bling Variety can find another location. The Dollar Store did. I wonder just how much pain the homeowners and taxpayers of the Greendale section of Worcester can take. After the loss of up to 30,000 beautiful hardwood trees, these proud and hardy folks were able to rid their neighborhoods of invasive Asian Longhorned Beetles. Maybe now they should turn their eradication efforts to the declining and deteriorating Greendale Mall. Hey, don’t take my word for how bad a shopping experience this place is. Just go online to Yelp.com,

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a city guide that, among others, allows locals to comment on the businesses where they eat, drink and shop. So far, 15 people have reviewed the Greendale Mall and rated it on a scale of a high of five stars to a low of one star. Nobody gave our depressing mall a five, four or even an average score of three stars. Six people gave it two stars while nine others rated it the lowest possible score of one measly star. Their comments were even more telling. One person said, “This mall is a dump. Junk stores change every couple of years.” Another wrote, “This is a mall that should probably be torn down. Plenty of empty stores. The food court consists of a lot of empty tables.” Another reviewer summed it up when she said, “This mall shouldn’t even get one star. Can we give 0 stars? Negative stars? I’d rate it at about a negative 4.” The harshest comment was, “Where does the up-and-coming Worcester thug or aspiring young prostitute go to loiter and steal? This place.” Other shoppers bemoaned the loss of Marshall’s, The Gap, The Limited, Waldenbooks and Old Navy while mocking the fact that Big Lots is now one of the mall’s anchor stores. Evidently Simon Property Group, operator of the Greendale mall, has this place on life support. It is so desperate for stores that it has abandoned its policy of renting space only to national retail chains. Now local tenants are being sought and encouraged to sign leases that they can end with a mere one month notice — once they discover that they won’t be able to pay their rent. You do have to wonder if Worcester residents want and will support retail stores in our city. Perhaps we all have become so accustomed to going to the Auburn, Blackstone Valley, Solomon Pond and Natick malls, and shopping on the internet without paying sales tax, that the tiny Greendale Mall, with it’s odd variety of stores, can no longer compete. At least health-conscious seniors frequent the Greendale Mall - but not for shopping, for walking. Those empty corridors, even when the stores are open, make walking laps so easy. I have little hope that this declining mall will turn things around. On the contrary, there is a good chance that it’s main anchor store, Best Buy, might be closing. This national consumer electronics giant, which has seen significant losses in sales, plans to close dozens of its 1,056 US stores. And it stands to reason that Worcester’s Best Buy, not the busy one at The Shoppes of Blackstone Valley in nearby Millbury, will be among those that are shuttered. If that happens, even the Geek Squad won’t be able to save the troubled Greendale Mall.

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AN OLD BOY, A HOOKER AND A TWAT WALK INTO A BAR.

No, it’s not the start of a dirty joke, although feel free to come up with your own punch line. If you play rugby you know exactly what it means; if you don’t, allow us to explain. An old boy is a member of the Worcester Rugby Football Club’s (WRFC) Faded Blacks, the team for players over 35. A hooker is a position and a TWAT is a woman who plays with the Traveling Women Above Thirty team –T.W.A.T.S.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

The WRFC started in 1979 through the efforts of some local business honchos and residents; among them was Kevin O’Sullivan, the president and CEO of the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives. They had, according to club member Chris Monaghan, played in college, returned to Worcester and looked to form a local team. Its lineage of players having

The club has its men’s team, the current Division 2 champs, which plays under the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU). There are four divisions and the club has both an A and B team, the equivalent to varsity and junior varsity high school teams. There are about 47 players on the team, with roughly 50-60 total players registered. In addition to the men’s team there are the Faded Blacks, who play in a little less physical fashion. Referred to as “The Old Boys,” they help oversee the administrative side of the club. The club’s women’s team is the Worcester Shamrocks, who last fall were the reigning Division 3 NERFU champions, and this year will move to Division 2. In addition, there is a U-19 squad called the Spartans. Comprised of players from area high schools, the team started in March 2009. SHERI BREADY

Members of Worcester’s men’s rugby: Jon Basetow, Ron Boudreau, Brad Joyce, John McCluskey, Patrick McDonough, Patrick Brank, Nick Rozowskiy, Paul Githiga, Chris Malineaux, Matthew Filmer.

Congratulations, you’re on your way to learning a little about what the men and women who play rugby think is an underrated and under-appreciated sport. It certainly doesn’t get a whole lot of love locally. When it comes to finding fields to play on, for example, rugby players are on the outside looking in. And when it comes to reputation, well, if you’ve ever watched a rugby match and seen the players out at a bar later that night, the word “hooligan” might come to mind. “Ruggers” get that. They know they’re a little off the beaten path to begin with. They play hard and

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they party hard. Theirs is a sport whose matches are 80 minutes long, with little downtime. They suffer broken noses, separated shoulders, blood-stained shirts – and they don’t get paid to do it. “I think there’s a reputation that goes along with the old-school of rugby, that it’s played by mongrels,” says men’s team player Ryan McCarthy, who serves as the club’s director of entrepreneurial affairs. “I don’t think that’s the case at all. People see it from the outside and just see it as this game of brutes and drunks. I think it’s really kind of a misled image. It’s a view from the outside.” More than 30 years after it was founded, the WRFC is just two days out from kicking off a new season Saturday, April 6. Guys with nicknames like “Robo,” “Chainsaw,” “Hammer” and “Omelet” have

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been practicing on any field they can find. The men’s team, which won the Division 2 championship last fall, is gearing up for a trip to the Sweet 16 at Virginia Beach from May 17-19. If it wins, the club will head to Glendale, Ariz. to play in the Final Four. In August, the club travels to another Worcester – the one in England, where it will spend three days before heading to Machen, Wales. After that, it’s back to England where it will play in Twickenham Stadium in London.

played is impressive, with notables such as Dennis Irish, director of business recruitment for Worcester Economic Development Coordinating Council, and former Mayor Joe O’Brien, who is currently an at-large city councilor. O’Brien is still involved as a member of the Faded Blacks, as is Monaghan.

Monaghan visits Worcester high schools to recruit players. There is also rookie rugby, open to players ages 6-14. Parents need not bite their fingernails watching their young kids playing in that league, however; it is non-contact flag rugby, not unlike flag football. “The way I explain it to my kids,” the 58-year-old Monaghan says of rugby, “is I was never the best player, I’m not going to be the best coach you’ll ever have, but if I can get into your blood what rugby is all about, then I’ve done my job. My best friends are friends I’ve played with for 30 years. We go to war for each other. To the

14-, 15- and 18-year-old kids around me, I say ‘the kid next to you now can be your best friend for life.’�

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Aside from public recognition – that is slowly changing as rugby is the country’s second fastestgrowing sport to lacrosse – the biggest challenge the WRFC faces is finding a field to play on. Worcester has a dearth of rectangular playing fields, although a new one is being built off Mill Street and the city is acquiring a state-run field. However, rugby will have to compete with lacrosse and soccer for playing time.

As WRFC President Matt Robinson, also known in the rugby world as “Robo,� puts it, rugby is “the red-headed stepchild, the one no one wants to pay attention to.� It is no sure bet that the teams will get use of the field off Mill Street as there has already been concern among area residents that there will be partying and drinking around the field. Mother Nature is also not doing the club any favors. “We can’t get a field in Worcester due to weather,� Robinson says. “Crompton Park and Lake Park are too soft. Rugby would tear up a field. There are not enough turf fields, not enough fields available for all the sports in Worcester right now. It’s just the way Worcester has dealt things out. Rugby is the bottom rung. Football takes priority, we understand this. Soccer, lacrosse, baseball are more popular right now.� That leaves the club scraping and scratching for any field it can get onto. Auburn High School has helped out a bit, making its football field available for practice. Last week, the team was told it could not use the field even for practice; players were relegated to using the track that circles it. The team is nonetheless appreciative of having a place to practice. “Auburn’s been kind enough to let us get on track here,� the club’s director of rugby, Brian Amos, says. “But if you go to Worcester, over a few years back we could get [on the pitch the] first week of April, then it got moved back to mid-April. Now we are hearing rumors we may not get a field until May. That gives us four training sessions before national final.� With the regular season starting this month, it also gives the team nowhere to practice locally. And the rumors are now reality. Department of Public Works and Parks Commissioner Bob Moylan this

{ coverstory } week informed city councilors the permits for field use that are typically released April 1 will not be available until April 12 at the earliest. Moylan specifically mentioned the rugby club and others in his memo to City Manager Mike O’Brien. “The delay in releasing these permits and the related field opening delay [due to weather conditions] has caused and will continue to cause a ‘crunch’ for available fields by all groups, including Worcester Youth Soccer, Worcester Rugby Club, all Worcester Little Leagues, adult softball and a great many others,� Moylan says. There is, concedes former WRFC President and Vice President Jamie Gniadek, a tremendous amount of competition for field space in Worcester. “You’re competing for field use against youth leagues,� the 41-year-old and 19year club veteran says. “High schools have a lot more rectangular fields, the city does not. Everybody’s very protective of their space. It makes it pretty hard for the likes of a rugby club to get their fair share of space.� “What’s always kind of burned me,� he says candidly, “is there’ll be teams that roster kids from all over the place, whereas the majority of people that play with this club are taxpaying citizens of Worcester and do a lot of things for Worcester. I wouldn’t say it’s not friendly, but there is a lack of space, and a lot of times people’s misunderstanding of what this sport is all about works to our disadvantage.�

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soccer and football. There are two types of rugby games – 15s and 7s, which are basically as they sound. In 15s, you have 15 players on each team; in 7s, there are seven per side and play is much quicker that is the version that will appear in the Olympics. It is not an easy game, by any stretch, requiring no small amount of stamina – according to Robinson, in an 80-minute match, 72 minutes is continuous action. Many of the players on the men’s team have been cross-fit training at a local gym in anticipation for the upcoming season. There are a number of stellar athletes on the men’s team and McCarthy is one of them. A graduate of St. John’s High School, he attended the University of Rhode Island on a partial track and field scholarship. McCarthy did all the throw events – discus, shot-put and javelin – and his college teams won six Atlantic Conference titles. In 2008, he tore a rotator cuff and missed the Olympic trials for javelin by just 5 feet.

A SOCIAL THING

Without taking anything away from the major sports of football, baseball, basketball and hockey, rugby players say the bonds forged in their sport are a little deeper. Once a rugger, they say, always a rugger.

Below: Worcester Rugby Jon Basedow (left) and Brad Joyce (middle).

And if you go somewhere else in the country, or the world for that matter, you are welcome to take the pitch with other players. In some cases, players that have had to relocate to other states have found jobs and a place to stay courtesy of players in that area.

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Above: Worcester’s men’s rugby team practices wherever they can, including at bordering-town Auburn’s High School track, as field time can be hard to get in the city.

“It’s like a brotherhood,” says Tim Biddle, who has been with the Worcester club for three years and plays with its Faded Blacks team. “We’re like the same guys; we’re just in different areas. I was supposed to travel to Berlin last year. I found a Berlin rugby team that welcomed anyone from foreign countries to have a run at practice. They were more than happy to have me come over. It’s pretty unique in that way. You don’t find many sports that do that, or you don’t find many sports where once you leave the field, everyone gets together for a social.” Ah, the social. In rugby circles it is referred to as a “drink up.” It follows every game and tradition calls for the host team to throw a social for both sides. There is food, liquid refreshment and singing. Google “rugby songs” and you’ll WORCESTERMAG.COM

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find dozens of rugby-themed songs. A word of warning, however: Most of them are more than just a little off-color. At rugbysongs.net this warning is posted at the top of the page: “Rugby Songs can be Tawdry at least, and sometimes downright rude. If you do not wish to be offended please do not continue browsing this web site.” There are songs such as “Boy Meets Girl,” “Can You Walk a Little Way With It In?” and “Courtin’ in the Kitchen.” Take our word for it, you won’t be singing these at your kids’ birthday parties. The WRFC has several bar sponsors, including the Grey Hound Pub on Water Street. Owner Paul Curley is a member of the Faded Blacks and his bar sponsors both the Old Boys and the men’s team. Other sponsors include the Blackstone Tap on Water Street, the Blarney Stone on Maywood Street, the Galway Pub on Stafford Street and Fiddler’s Green on Temple Street. The social is not just something to do after a match; it is an integral part of what rugby is all about. You might say beer is to rugby what ice cream is to apple pie – one just doesn’t feel right without the other; which might explain the longheld public perception that rugby is nothing more than a rowdy game played by brutes who just want to beat the crap out of someone and drink after. There is

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no denying the sport is physical and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a player who doesn’t enjoy a little imbibing afterward. “It’s an integral part of [the sport],” Robinson says. “That social aspect of it, you play the game, you play hard, and you play physical. There are times, yeah, when they’ll have a fist or two thrown out on pitch. Afterward, you grab the guy by the shoulder, put a beer in his hand and that never happened.” When they are out, things can get downright rowdy. The men’s team last year, as it does every year, did a bar crawl with a theme. Last year’s was “Braveheart,” so the guys all donned kilts and face paint and ran from bar to bar. “We’re out together all the time at relatively the same bars,” McCarthy says. “There’s a lot of us. To some other people

loyalty and camaraderie. They will fight to the bloody finish on the field, but after the fact they will sit side by side next to the same player they clobbered during the game. “It’s a worldwide brotherhood,” says Monaghan, a father of three boys. “I got married, my friends were there. I got divorced, my friends were there. You’re moving, you call up your mates and they help you move. For me that’s what rugby is.” He tells a story of driving down a road with his kids and coming up on another car with a Boston Irish Wolfhounds sticker affixed to it. The Wolfhounds are the WRFC’s arch rival. Monaghan’s own kids

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[the All Blacks rugby team] playing. It sounds crazy, but it’s something we enjoy so much. From the outside, it’s difficult to understand.” Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com. And don’t miss Walter with Paul Westcott on WTAG 580AM Thursdays at 8:35 a.m.

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it may come off as obnoxious, but we feel like we’re at home.” Once the whistle blows, says Worcester’s Keith MacNeal, who at 51-years-young referees rugby and belongs to the New England Rugby Referee Society, “everyone is one big family.”

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Calling it a family is no stretch to Monaghan. He becomes visibly choked up when he talks about the friendships he has forged and how they have helped him every bit as much off the field as they have on it. Like Biddle, he calls it a brotherhood, a fraternal organization whose members live by some unspoken code of

played against the group’s youth team. “I pointed [the sticker] out and my kids say, ‘We’ve got to run him off the road,’” Monaghan recalls. “I said, ‘No. On the pitch you’re a fierce competition, but if his car breaks down you’ve got to help each other. It’s like the Marine Corps.’” Club members and players remain keenly aware of the image they give off and all they can say is that you have to be part of it to understand. One thing is for sure, they’re not losing any sleep over it. “Do we do ourselves any favors with our image? No,” says McCarthy. “But I think most of the guys aren’t really worried about it. Do we do things a little crazier than normal? Yeah. We do what we enjoy and it’s for some people and it’s not for some people. It’s the same with the game. “The family feel of it is one thing. These guys are some of my best friends. We hang out every weekend, Thursday and Friday night. There is such a culture that goes along with it. Thursday night we’ll stay up until 5 a.m. watching rugby games. We’ve got fantasy rugby. When the world cup was on we were up watching

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Potters unite at Craft Center

The Worcester Center for Crafts (WCC) is an old-time staple to the city’s art scene. Established in 1856 as the Worcester Employment Society, the Center for Crafts STEVEN KING remains a vital part of Worcester’s culture even these many years later. Today, as part of Worcester State University’s visual arts studios, the center is New England’s leader for craft education, exhibition and entrepreneurship. Once a community encouraging economic empowerment among immigrants, today the Worcester Center for Crafts promotes appreciation of crafts and the art of creating. This year the WCC will celebrate its sixth edition of the Pottery Invitational, where potters and pottery fans unite to discuss the craft, influences and process. A longstanding tradition for Worcester’s prosperity, craftsmanship is a distinct and celebrated aspect of the community. During the 19th century, the Worcester Employment Society targeted immigrant women who learned how to produce wares to be sold for a profit as a means to support their families. Now a leader in all things craft, the WCC is rapidly evolving. In 2004, the organization opened the New Street Glass Studio, an 8,000-square-foot state-of-theart studio, and today offers the only glass studio program in New England. In 2009, the WCC made its move to become a part of Worcester State University. The 2013 Pottery Invitational is a large part of carrying on the tradition of craftsmanship. The pottery show and sale event, becoming a part of the WCC in 2002, brings together New Englanders who celebrate the art. “Built upon the popular and successful model of pottery exhibition and sales by the artist/potters, this event brings maker and appreciator together in a casual setting where the conversation and dialogue about pots, influences, process and use abound,”

explains Tom O’Malley, program director at WCC. Taking place in the Krikorian Gallery at the WCC, artist demonstrations provide an opportunity for the public to meet, watch and ask the artist questions, something Honee Hess, who serves as executive director of the WCC, notes is not always a part of a static art exhibition. “This kind of interaction helps introduce the public to how

accessible craft and pottery are but also how incredibly skilled this group of juried artists are,” Hess explains. Nearly two dozen artists, including O’Malley himself, will be present throughout the three-day event, curated by Hayne Bayless and Hannah Niswonger. Several thousand visitors are expected throughout the weekend. As Hess notes, the event is an unique experience for all

attendees. “This is the opportunity to buy something you cherish, meet the person who created it and perhaps watch them work.” O’Malley echoes these sentiments, too, stating, “The Invitational is not only a gathering of noteworthy American potters, but also a wonderful opportunity to share, learn, buy and enjoy the contemporary vision these artists bring to this vital and traditional craft.” Though it’s been some 150 years since the center’s inception, the importance of crafts and expanding that message remains strong amongst the WCC’s members. Hess has long been a part of Worcester’s art community and believes firmly in WCC’s purpose. “Our mission of ‘sustaining craft as an important part of society and the community’ resonates with me since I believe that art and craft are essential parts of a healthy city and for the quality of life for its citizens,” says Hess. Once the director of education at WAM, Hess and her team work toward continuing the tradition of handmade aesthetic objects and understand how vital it continues to be to the community today. Considering the vast popularity of the event, it’s proof of Worcester’s supportive art community. “I think there is incredible richness to the artistic community in and around Worcester, and this show and sale adds to that by bringing in an invited, high quality group of potters to learn from each other throughout the weekend and to illuminate the visitors,” said Hess. The event’s success is in part to the tremendous support they receive - from the center’s own members, committed ceramics student volunteers and Worcester State community members. To dive into the world of pottery and perhaps collect pieces for your own collection, do not miss the Worcester Center for Crafts 2013 Pottery Invitational, taking place at the Krikorian Gallery at 25 Sagamore Rd. in Worcester. The event begins Friday, April 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., continuing into Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and concluding Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the Pottery Invitation or the Worcester Center for Crafts, visit worcester.edu/WCC/. APRIL 4, 2013 • WORCESTERMAG.COM

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Ric Porter Band plays twangy tunes and classic rock ‘n’ roll Jim Perry

“There’s a lot of love in this band,” gushed Ric Porter as the band members tuned up and tweaked their instruments behind him. Show time for the Ric Porter Band was in about 15 minutes as we spoke on a recent Friday night at the Blue Plate Lounge in Holden. “None of us have a big name and we have nothing to prove. You get to a point where all that’s left

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performed throughout the evening. The Allard brothers played as one, and Sarkala sprinkled guitar energy between the singing lines. Porter, like Dylan, is a prolific songwriter, so many of the selections are his own, including some Zonkaraz classics. One of those is “Fishin’,” a fan favorite that he introduced with the crack, “Some songs you just get stuck with!” North Worcester County is Porter’s loving ode to a place near to his heart. After another Zonkaraz fave, “Camp House,” Sarkala stepped up to the mic for some Albert King-style blues, with “Cross Cut Saw,” ripping some nice blues leads in the process. The first set crescendoed to an impressive end, first with Porter’s STEVEN KING

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to do is go back and play the stuff you love.” Porter, 63 years young, is one of the founding members of the legendary Zonkaraz, so yes, he has nothing to prove. After staying away from the stage for quite a while, Porter reemerged in 2010 with this new band, which has gone through a few personnel changes, and now has settled back into the original lineup, guitarist Bob Sarkala, bassist Peter Allard and drummer Michael Allard-Madaus. Ric joined his band mates on the the Blue Plate Lounge stage, and the band showed its solidity early as Porter soulfully sang “Everything Is Broken,” the first of many Bob Dylan songs

beautiful song for the late Valerie Crockett, followed by the simple but soulful twostep, “Lay Down Your Love,” ending with the explosive “Hole In Your Soul,” which found the unassuming Sarkala stepping up and playing a blistering solo to close things out. It is apparent that Ric Porter and his band mates have embraced a style of playing that is not over-rehearsed. “I was in a lot of bands that were pretty rigid, but with this band, it’s pretty loose,” Porter told me. “It’s all about having fun.” The song endings sort of happen organically, and the arrangements are a bit flexible. Although the music has a backdrop of twangy tunes with a bit of a Zonkaraz feel, the Ric Porter Band also rocks hard, especially when doing old rock ’n’ roll classics, like “Little Sister,” “Red Hot” and “Lucille.” Porter seems genuinely happy to just kick back and do what he loves best, and it shows.

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Dreaming of Nova Scotia Brittany Durgin

With the sights, sounds and temperatures beginning to feel like springtime in Worcester, and plans of summer travel inundating our thoughts, the Sprinkler Factory Gallery hosts artwork inspired by the Canadian province of Nova Soctia. The exhibit “A Dream Within a Dream” features work by artist and adventurer Art Krauss on the second floor of the Sprinkler Factory from April 6 through April 25 with two Friday night intimate artist meet-and-greets and music.

Located almost exactly between the Equator and the North Pole, the most populous province of Atlantic Canada is where Spencer, Mass. resident Krauss spent much time traveling over the past decade, while finding inspiration for this exhibit’s work, which he describes as digital painting. Krauss is an artist working in several mediums including being a singer-songwriter, poet, writer and creating art for the Internet – virtual art, if you will – that for the show at the Sprinkler Factory has been converted to prints to be presented in traditional form. In some cases, says Krauss, “there may be a few words or phrase incorporated into the piece, and sometimes there is a story or poem on a separate piece. There will be all three at the upcoming exhibit.” Krauss says, “My art, in its original form includes music of some sort.” Krauss plans to experiment with the presentation of his work at this exhibit by playing the music that goes with some of the visual pieces. Also featured will be a “somewhat mysterious object,” Krauss says is a three-dimensional artifact he found while exploring Cape d’Or in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia. The exhibit honors two people near and dear to Krauss, one a best friend, whom the exhibit is dedicated to, who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The other, Jay Tyer will be honored at the Friday night events with his musical recordings played in the gallery. Tyer, a jazz guitarist and significant part of the Central Mass. jazz scene, collaborated musically with Krauss from time to time over the past

20 years. “He is now ill and confined to a wheelchair; otherwise I would have him play again at this exhibit as he has done for me in the past,” says Krauss. Before the Sprinkler Factory, Krauss has shown his work through “pop-up”exhibits in places that are used for purposes other than presenting artwork, such as a railroad car in Palmer, Mass., a more traditional space in a gallery in Halifax, and even on the Tall Ship Silva, a cruise ship drifting the Halifax Harbour. The public is encouraged to view the art and talk with Krauss during one of the Friday night events on April 12 and April 19. “I’m a longtime college professor and I love

to chat with people,” says Krauss. “While I always went to Nova Scotia by myself, I was always taking time out to meet and chat with people,” which Krauss says he does wherever he goes. Krauss will also be serving wine on the second Friday that he says “is themed to the concept of the exhibit.” View the exhibit “A Dream Within a Dream” at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester from Tuesday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m. from April 6 to April 25. “Fridays in a Dream,” featuring an artist meet-and-greet and music will be held April 12 and April 19 from 5:308 p.m. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Writing on Survival Skills Matt Robert

Michael Tougias (“Toe-Giss”), of Plymouth, Mass., has penned 19 books on the outdoors and history, and, for his last five, focusing on “true survival at sea,” he says. He has been in the area lately presenting his latest program, “Survival Lessons: Peak Performance Under Pressure,” a “kind of a fun little side thing” he says of his work researching and writing on ocean rescue and the range of survival skills he sees as being applicable to everyday life.

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“The business program I put together – I just did it for Raytheon – it’s a presentation for companies that, say, they are having a sales meeting or something like that,” says Tougias. “And I do a one hour kind of a keynote presentation using slides about what I learned from survivors, people who shouldn’t be on the planet, but, somehow, got through their ordeal.” The program, he says, demonstrates “techniques they used to overcome these incredible hurdles, and then how they could be applicable in our daily lives when they’re faced with a real challenge.” Tougias traces his writing origins to the early 1990s and to freelancing for Worcester Magazine, where he wrote a series of articles about “lesser known outdoor spots” in central and southeastern Massachusetts. “At that time I had done a couple books,” he says. “I was living in Franklin (Mass.) and I was doing a lot of hiking in Central Mass. I was working in the business world and one day did my very first story – it was a little story about the Charles River, and when that got published, a little light went off that said, ‘Hey! This is more fun than business.’” From there, Tougias “moonlighted as a writer for many years and then segued out of the corporate world. I went

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part-time at a business job and parttime as a writer. And since six years ago I’ve been full-time.” “I was always a big outdoors lover,” he says. “What changed my career path was this book called “Ten Hours Until Dawn” (published in 2006 by St. Martin’s Press). It’s about a survival-at-sea rescue story during the blizzard of 1978 (off the coast of Salem, Mass.). I was given an audio tape of what the men said onboard the boats that were in distress that night, and, boy! It sure got my attention. I said, ‘What a book this would make!’ So, I hit the brakes and changed focus.” He now boasts a full-time writing career, a host

of awards, a March 15 feature on ABC’s “Chronicle” and an upcoming appearance on 20/20 (date to be announced), the former for his insights into a Gulf Stream rescue in which several individuals were lost, and the latter for his general accumulated expertise on ocean rescue. “The story on ‘Chronicle’ is about a brandnew book of mine titled ‘A Storm Too Soon’ (2013, by Scribners), and the subtitle tells it all: ‘A true story of disaster, survival and an incredible rescue.’” “The 20/20 interview was different,” says Tougias. “They had me talk a little bit about ‘A Storm Too Soon,’ but they were more interested in some of the survival lessons learned that I used in that talk for businesses. They’re doing a show called ‘Saved,’ about different survivors, so they had me as the kind of the expert on [it], so we did a lot of taping down in New York. I don’t know when it’s going to run, though.” And if that isn’t success enough, “The Finest Hours,” the 2009 book Tougias co-authored with Casey Sherman, has been picked up by Disney and is slated for production. “They’ve gotten over the first hurdle of turning the book into a screenplay,” he says. “Disney representatives were down there scouting it out and I had dinner with them. They were looking over the potential sites.” That book, on which the film is to be based “was about a 1952 rescue off Cape Cod. It’s one of the largest rescues in Coast Guard history. You had two giant oil tankers split in half on the same day near the same location. The Coast Guard was totally overwhelmed and they didn’t have the helicopter rescues back then.” While Tougias says that “those same skills that I used in the history books helped here,” he says that writing these last five rescue books “is a lot more fun, because you’re interviewing people, not archives.” “For example,” he says, “today at four o’clock I have an interview with a C-130 pilot, who found the sinking Bounty. That’s the next book I’m doing, about The Bounty sinking in Hurricane Sandy [in October, 2012].” Visit www.michaeltougias.com to learn more about Tougias’s books, to check the dates for upcoming television appearances, and to find the location of an upcoming talk in Massachusetts or Connecticut.

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‘Walking Dead’ season finale: Brave new frontier or disappointing bust? Wade Kingdal

Word of warning: There are spoilers in this column

OK Dead-ophiles, Season 3 is in the books. Sunday’s season finale delivered resolution to some of the issues the wildly popular AMC series raised throughout the season. But was the final outcome satisfying?

I guess that depends on your expectations heading into the last episode. If you bought into the slop being served up by the so-called TV “experts” in the days leading up to conclusion of the Dead’s third season — that The Governor was doomed to a gruesome demise — chances are you’re among the disappointed. The Governor literally rode off into the sunset, but only after losing whatever marbles he may have had left. All the suspense that had been built up over a Woodbury raid of the prison, where The Governor and his followers were supposed to take on Sheriff Rick and his “family,” turned out to be smoke and mirrors. Oh, they stormed the prison alright, only to get lost inside and ultimately chased out by gunfire. As the bad guys fled the ambush, The Governor pulled his truck over in front of the rest of his posse, jumped out and cussed them out for tucking tail and running. Then came the most shocking scene of the night — and, if it’s possible, of the season — when The Governor pulled out his machine gun and slaughtered his own people. He spared the lives of his two loyal henchmen and they drove off. One woman survived by playing dead under a corpse (before you ask, yes, she hid inside another vehicle before the newly dead turned into zombies). So, wait, The Governor survived? We’ll have to wait until October and Season 4 to find out, but Sunday’s episode wasn’t over with Gov. Loco going all loco. There was one more shocker in store. Actually, I’ll say there were two. First, Carl is basically turning into a living zombie right in front of Rick’s eyes, going soulless and gunning

down one of The Governor’s young posse when it appeared he was surrendering. Little Carl? A cold-blooded killer? And later he dissed his dear old dad one more time by basically telling him off. But the coup de grace was Andrea’s demise. She had been with us since Season 1, but two weeks ago she was left chained to a chair, where she would presumably be tortured by The Governor. This week, she remained chained, but with a twist. Milton, who finally figured out his boss was more nutso than Charles Manson, suffered a beating at the hands of The Governor, then was gutted and left to turn into a zombie — in the same room as Andrea. When Rick, Michonne, Daryl and Tyreese found her, she was burning up from fever and pulled back her shirt to reveal she had been bitten before offing Zombie Milton. Poor Milton: Gutted, turned, then killed again. The three men left the room, leaving Michonne and her best bud alone. Then we hear a gunshot and it’s bye, bye Andrea, who took her own life before turning. We said farewell to Season 3 with Rick busing the elderly and young of Woodbury back to the prison, where his own son turned his back on him and walked away. Disappointing? I don’t think so. There is a whole lot of soul searching that needs to be done and a heck of a lot of healing next season. Also, if we are to believe in hope, then there is also a need for a big family to take care of each other and repopulate Zombieland. We saw the return to reality of Rick, the redemption of Milton and Andrea, the loyalty of Michonne (do we smell a Rick-chonne romance in the wings?), and the complete loss of childhood innocence in Carl. OK, I’m going to throw out a real humdinger here, but I say Shane and Lori did have a child together; only I don’t think it’s Little Asskicker. Go back to Season 1 and watch the opening scenes between Rick and Shane and tell me you don’t think Shane and Lori weren’t already having an affair. OK, that’s it for now, Dead-ophiles. See you in “Walk-tober.”

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JUAN DE LOS MUERTOS (JUAN OF THE DEAD) (NR) Clark Thurs: 7:30, Sunday: 4 JURASSIC PARK (PG-13) Solomon Pond FriWed: 2:20, 4:10 Westborough Fri-Wed: 4 JURASSIC PARK 3D (PG-13) Blackstone FriWed: 1:10, 4:10, 7, 10:05, 12 a.m.

Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 12:15, 3:15, 6:50, 9:40 Solomon Pond: 10:10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:30, 7, 7:40, 9:30, 10 Westborough Thurs: 10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 1, 6:30, 7, 9:30, 10 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10

KILLING THEM SOFTLY (R) Holy Cross Fri, Sat: 7 LES MISERABLES (PG-13) Elm Thurs: 7:30 LIFE OF PI (PG) Holy Cross Wed: 3, 8 MADE FOR EACH OTHER (1939) Blackstone Mon: 1

Wed: 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7:25, 9:45, 11:55

Blackstone Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3, 5:15, 7:55, 10:15, 12:25 a.m. Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:15, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 10:10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 12:10, 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 8, 9:50, 10:30 Westborough Thurs: 10:05 p.m., Fri-Wed: 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:25, 7:50, 9:40, 10:05 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3, 5:15, 7:40, 10:20

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 2:20, 5, 7:50, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 1:45, 4:30, 7:40, 10:25, 11:50 Cinemagic Thurs: 11:50, 4:50, 9:45, FriWed: 11:50, 4:50, 9:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:10, 3:20, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:20, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 12, 12:30, 2:30, 5:05, 6:40, 7:50, 10:25 Westborough Thurs: 12:40, 4:10, 7:15, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 Worcester North Thurs: 1:40, 4:30, 7:30, FriWed: 12:55, 3:45, 7:25, 10:15

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION 3D (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 1:20, 1:50, 4, 4:30, 6:50, 7:20, 9:30, 10, Fri-Wed: 1:15, 4, 6:40, 7:10, 9:25, 9:55, 12:25 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 2:15, 7:20 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12, 12:30, 2:35, 3:50, 5:10, 7, 8, 9:50, 10:30, FriWed: 1, 3:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:20, 9:55 Westborough Thurs: 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 1:15, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50 Worcester North Thurs: 1:10, 4, 7, Fri-Wed: 12:25, 3:15, 6:55, 9:45

HIMMATWALA (NR) Westborough Thurs: 12:05, 3:20, 6:35, Fri-Wed: 12:55, 4:15, 7:45

IDENTITY THIEF (R) Worcester North Thurs: 12:55, 3:40, 6:40, Fri-Wed: 1:05, 4, 6:40, 9:25

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JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 12:50, 3:45

MAL DIA PARA PESCAR (BAD DAY TO GO FISHING) (NR) Clark Sat: 1 OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 1:15, 4:10, 7:05, 9:55 Blackstone Thurs: 1:45, 4:40, 7:35, 10:25, Fri-Wed: 1, 1:40, 3:55, 4:40, 6:45, 7:35, 9:40, 12:20 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 12:20, 3:30, 6:50, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:55, 4, 7:10, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 12:35, 3:40, 7:10, 10:10 Westborough Thurs: 12:35, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Worcester North Thurs: 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, Fri-Wed: 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20

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OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL 3D (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 12:55, 4:20, 7:15, 10:05,

Fri-Wed: 12:35, 3:35, 6:30, 9:30, 12:10 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs: 12, 9:40 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1, 4:05, 7:25, 9:25, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 3:35, 6:45, 10:05 Westborough Thurs: 3:50, 7:10, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 3:50, 9:45 Worcester North Thurs: 1:05, 4:05, 6:55, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30

QUARTET (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 1:05, 3:50, 6:30, Fri-Wed: 1:45, 4:05, 6:30, 9 SAFE HAVEN (PG-13) Strand Fri-Sun, Tues,

7:15, 9:35 Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:50, 2:10, 7 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:05, 12:40, 2:30, 3:30, 5, 6:40, 7:40, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 12:40, 1:10, 3:55, 7:05, 9:55 Westborough Thurs: 12:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:35, Fri-Wed: 1:10, 4:05, 7:35, 9:55 Worcester North Thurs: 12:35, 3:05, 5:25, 7:50, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:30

THE CROODS 3D (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 11:30, 2, 4:25, 6:55, 9:20, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 1:55, 4:20 Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 4:30, 9:20 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:20, 4:20, 7:05, 9:40, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:35, 10:30 Westborough Thurs: 12:10, 2:40, 5, 7:25, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 2:50, 5:15 Worcester North Thurs: 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:20, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:55 THE GATEKEEPERS (SHOMEREI HA’SAF) (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 3:10, 5:30, 7:55, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 2:55, 7:55

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THE HOST (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 12, 3:45,

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SLEEP DEALER (NR) Clark Sun: 1 SPRING BREAKERS (R) Blackstone Thurs:

12:20, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 10:20, 12:30 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:20, Fri-Wed: 4:45, 9:50 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:05, 4:50, 7:50, Fri-Wed: 12 p.m., 5:15 Westborough Thurs: 9:40 Worcester North Thurs: 12:20, 2:55, 5:05, 7:40, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:30

STOKER (R) Worcester North Thurs: 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:40, Fri-Wed: 5:30, 10:25

THE CALL (R) Blackstone Thurs: 11:50, 2:35, 5:05, 7:25, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 2:35, 5:05, 7:50, 10:10, 12:15 Cinemagic Thurs: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:30, 10, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 2:30, 7:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:35 Westborough Thurs: 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05 Worcester North Thurs: 12:35, 3, 5:20, 7:45, Fri-Wed: 12:35, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15

6:45, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20, 12 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs: 12:10, 3, 7, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 12:10, 3, 7, 9:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:20, 1, 3:40, 6:50, 7:20, 10, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:45, 6:50, 9:40 Westborough Thurs: 12:30, 4, 7:05, 10, FriWed: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10 Worcester North Thurs: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:40, 6:45, 9:40

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THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 11:45 a.m. Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:25 Westborough Thurs: 12 p.m. Worcester North Thurs: 6:50 TYLER PERRY’S TEMPTATION (PG-13) Blackstone

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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 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 West Boylston Cinema, 101 West Boylston St., West Boylston 508-835-8888 Worcester Public Library (WPL) Saxe Room, 3 Salem Sq. APRIL 4, 2013 • WORCESTERMAG.COM

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Elegant Asian fare Marc Cochon

Cheng Du is a familiar sight on Route 9 in Westborough – this reviewer frequented weekly buffet specials there 30 years ago that were more about quantity than quality. However, while the name and location are the same, Cheng Du has evolved into an elegant dining spot offering thoughtfully prepared and presented Asian fare. Arriving at Cheng Du, one walks by a striking granite water feature and through imposing doors, lacquered a festive red. The lobby area is stunning, with a soaring ceiling, and the greeting is cordial. There are choices: to the right is “Akamon,” a Japanese grill and sushi bar; straight

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ahead is 157 Wine Bar and Lounge, with an upscale Asia-meets-steakhouse menu. Most of the action, though, is to the left at Cheng Du. Wood-framed dividers with opaque windows separate the dining area into interesting spaces, some of them intimate, with nice textures and splashes of red. We are presented with a pile of menus as well as a dish of pickled vegetables that are fresh and tasty, if more Korean than Chinese. A small loaf of scallion bread with butter seems incongruous, but it’s warm from the oven. Cheng Du is the capital city of the Szechuan province, known for fiery cuisine featuring peppercorns and chilies. Accordingly, we lean toward Szechuan choices from the extensive menu. Szechuan Spicy Wantons are napped with a nicely spiced sauce tinged with chili oil, a mild version of what can be a fiery starter. The wrappers are slightly gummy, though, and we’d like a little more pork filling. From the “Authentic Chinese” menu comes Hot and Spicy Lamb with Cumin. Again, the spices are somewhat tamed for western palates, but the cumin flavor is

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on target, and a bed of chopped cilantro provides a nice contrast. The lamb is lean, tender, and addictive. Braised Fish Fillets in Szechuan Chili Sauce is reminiscent of dishes we’ve had in China – mild fillets and cabbage swim in a thin but heady broth along with roasted chili pods. The chilies, emptied of their seeds, add a rich smokiness and nice crunch for those who enjoy them. This is a good dish to spoon over steamed rice, as a lot of it is about the broth. Kung-Pao Chicken is a Szechuan staple that’s often marred stateside by fillers such as celery and peppers and overly sweet sauces. Cheng Du’s take is admirably classic, the tender bites of chicken complemented by nothing more than peanuts, chilies, and a complex, flavorful sauce. Dry String Beans are another regional specialty. The beans have been perfectly seared, with crisp texture and just a bit of blackening. They’re sauced more than

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necessary, but a well-executed dish nonetheless. In addition to a full bar, Cheng Du offers a wellchosen wine list to complement Asian fare. For $30, a Pine Ridge blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier is crisp and fruity, serving as a good foil to the rich, spicy food. An extensive sake list is also offered, as are Polynesian-style and classic cocktails and beers. Cheng Du is a bit more expensive than most Chinese restaurants; plan on spending about $25 per person, not including beverages. This is not a take-out joint – the experience is commensurate with the price. Each dish is presented thoughtfully, with attractive serving bowls and garnishes, and service is attentive and friendly. If you too have been driving by Cheng Du without stopping in for nearly 30 years, it’s time to reacquaint yourself. The menu promises “refined and sophisticated Asian cuisine,” and the promise is delivered in a stylish setting.

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BITES ... nom, nom, nom Brittany Durgin

VEGFEST VegFest returns to Worcester this year on Sunday, April 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Worcester Regional Airport. The

festival, organized by VegWorcester, celebrates vegetarianism, animalfriendly, environmentally-friendly and healthy lifestyles. Vendors at the event include socially responsible businesses, inspirational speakers, performers and those providing free samples of vegan food and products. Those interested in being cinvolved as a volunteer, vendor or sponsor can now find a schedule of volunteer work parties or submit a sponsor/exhibitor application by visiting worcestervegfest. com.

BUFFET TO BENEFIT CHILDREN A buffet dinner will be offered to diners at The Mill on Tuesday, April 16 from 6-9 p.m. with all proceeds going to Children

Across America, a 501(c)3 charity that works to promote family literacy. The buffet is $12 for adults and $6 for kids younger than 10 years old. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. childrenacrossamerica.org.

ONE LOVE HAPPENINGS Pay-as-you-can night happens every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at One Love Cafe on Main

Street in Worcester. A community dinner of nourishing food (whatever is on the stove that evening) is offered for a suggested donation of $5. Also, every Thursday night the restaurant offers a buffet and music. Last but not least, One Love serves a vegan brunch and hosts local music every second Sunday of each month. To sign up for the mailing list email onelovecafe@gmail.com and check out their Facebook page for more information.

FRESH AND LOCAL VEGGIES Nuestro Huerto is offering a 20-week CSA this summer. The CSA provides

participants with fresh, local vegetables from June through October. Half- and full-share options are available. EBT and payment plans are welcome. Email nuestrohuertoworcester@gmail.com for pricing and more information. The farm is

located at 20 Southgate St. in Worcester.

MORE FRESH AND LOCAL VEGGIES New Lands Farm will also be providing a CSA program to Worcester-area residents this summer. Fresh fruits and veggies from New Lands’ two farms, one in Worcester and one in West Springfield, will be packed and shared with participants from June 18 through October 16. Ethnic vegetables including mchicha and bottle gourds and traditional cultural recipes using the items, will be offered alongside common New England produce. Pickup locations will be at the West Springfield farm and Sutton on Tuesday afternoons, and at EAT Center in downtown Worcester on Wednesdays. Learn more at lssne.org/NewLandsFarm. aspx.

SANDWICH SATURDAYS The Museum of Russian Icons offers an expanded menu in its Russian Tea Room on

Saturdays. In addition to its every day tea and snack offerings, are sandwiches including the Tea Room Tuna, Imperial Ham & Swiss, Vladimir Veggie, and the Gordon Club. The Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. museumofrussianicons.org.

WINE AND AUCTION A tasting of wines from around the world, along with snacks and desserts will be offered at a silent auction at Pakachoag UCC Church on Saturday, April 20 from 7-9 p.m. The auction give guests the opportunity to bid on original works of art, overnight vacation stays, movie, concerts and sporting event tickets, museum passes, restaurant gift cards, organizational memberships, gift baskets and CDs. Master Sings To Go and Malcolm Halliday will perform throughout the evening. Tickets $25. Pakachoag UCC Church, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. mswma.org.

FIRST WINE TASTING FOR HOPKINTON VIN BIN The Vin Bin in Hopkinton hosts its first official weekday tasting event on Thursday, April 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The tasting will feature a section of some of the Vin Bin’s favorite wines and offer special pricing for those wines. The Vin Bin, 22 South St., Hopkinton. thevinbin.com.

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ae West once said, “I generally avoid temptation unless I can’t resist it.” So when Eric Perez, Sales Manager for M.S. Walker fine wine distributors in Boston said, “consider this wine and that’s all I’m going to say,” I took the bait. He was referring to the new vintage of Thelema Cabernet from South Africa. I know what you’re thinking, wine from South Africa? That’s right, South Africa. The wines from this region are not only fabulous but fairly priced as well. After all, this is a country that has been making wine for centuries. They have a rich history of viticulture and a successful track record. Much of the production is concentrated around Cape Town with major vineyard and production centers at Paarl, Stellenbosch, and ironically a place called Worcester. South Africa, at the tip of the African continent, is marked by a Mediterranean climate that is warm and dry. The most important varietals grown there include Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cabernet. In the past the appeal of the wines has sometimes been stymied by conflict and internal strife. But since the end of Apartheid many producers have aggressively been promoting their wines on the world market. Thelema is considered by many to be one of South Africa’s truly iconic wineries has been producing world class wines for over three decades and each vintage seems to get better and better. The 2008 Thelema Cabernet is a full-bodied wine with rich blackberry and blackcurrant intertwined with complex notes of coffee, cedar, tobacco and eucalyptus. It retails for about $40 and has enough staying power to be cellared for about four to seven years. Other wines worth seeking out are three whites: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Producers to look for include Kanu, Neil Ellis, Mulderbosch, Fleur Du Cap and Glen Carlou. These OF THE WEEK wines are delicious, widely available and very Kanu, Chenin Blanc affordable ranging in price from $10 to $22. So 2009, South Africa why resist temptation? Try a South African wine 2009 $12. today and see for yourself.

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BITES ... nom, nom, nom RUSSIAN VODKA LECTURE The Museum of Russian Icons hosts a lecture on North America’s embrace of vodka, how it’s overtaken American’s own native drink, bourbon, and why vodka has become so popular globally, despite being blamed for Russia’s soaring death rates. Patricia Herliby, professor of Emerita of History at Brown University will conduct the lecture on Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m. Admission is $7 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. WOO Card holders receive $1 off admission. The Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. museumofrussianicons.org.

MEXICALI GIVES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Mexicali Fresh Mex Grill, formerly Playa del Carmen, of Holden will donate 10 percent of

Wachusett Independent Scholastic Endowment, Inc. and Wachusett Girls Youth Lacrosse. Mexicali Fresh Mex Grill, 700 Main St., Holden. mexicalisfreshmex. com.

WINE VINE CELEBRATES SEVEN YEARS The Wine Vine celebrates seven years of business with a grand tasting event that will feature performances by the Worcester Youth Orchestra on Saturday, May 4 from 3-6 p.m. Dozens of wine will be available to sample and light hors d’oeuvres, including fresh-cut cheeses, artisan breads and liquor cakes will be offered. Wine and gift basket raffles will be held with sales benefitting the Worcester Youth Orchestra. The event is free and open to the public. The Wine Vine, 142 Highland St. winevine.org.

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Sarah Jane Nelson

Kenichi is a hole in the wall on Shrewsbury Street, but once discovered provided a great experience. I stopped in with a friend on a weekday, late afternoon, and we were seated right away. With a small dining room I would imagine it is easier to keep an eye on everyone, but I will still mention how attentive and sincere the service was. I was delighted to find that the sushi was quite good as well. I ordered the Manhattan Maki, which is salmon, cucumber, and avocado, wrapped in seaweed and rice, and rolled in fish roe. This roll was really solid with fresh rice, fresh salmon, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado. I also loved the addition of the fish roe. While I typically eat wasabi and soy sauce with my sushi, unless it has its own sauce, this roll really didn’t need it, as it was simple, but not boring. My friend shared the same sentiments of freshness with a specialty roll he ordered. It’s always nice when the simple rolls are held to the same standards as the fancier options. With this roll you get 6 pieces for $6.95, and most likely a pleasant dining experience to go along with it. Since I believe good service and experiences are priceless, I will say this hole in the wall is definitely worth seeking out.

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Reality. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook. Dana Lewis LIVE! Classic Radio Hits from the 50’s to the 80’s com/EnterThisReality?ref=ts&fref=ts. “The Soundtrack of your Youth” Free! 5-8 p.m. Webster House Coffee & Jam with Howie Newman. No Cover Charge - $5 Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Suggested Donation. 7-8:30 p.m. Coffeelands World Gifts Espresso Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. No cover charge, but tips Cafe, 50 High St., Clinton. 978-733-4277 or coffeelandscafe.org. appreciated! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Cabaret Night Train (Roots/Blues, LIVE MUSIC). No Cover. 7:15- Room or Outdoor Patio, 124 Millbury St. 508-579-5997 or 9:45 p.m. The Mill at 185 West Boylston Street, 185 West Boylston facebook.com/events/157775224387459/?fref=ts. St., West Boylston. themill185.com. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with Havana Night Live Latin Jazz. Live band playing/singing a talent! Hosted by Patrick McCarthy. 6:30-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 classic latin rhythms/ jazz/ samba and bossa nova, no cover. Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Guest collaborations may be arranged. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cantina Bobby Brazo. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, Bar & Grill, United States, 385 Main St. 508-579-8949 or 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. facebook.com/cantinabar. Lindsey Wilson College Singers. The Lindsey Wilson College Singers are organized on professional standards to represent the College as a performing arts ensemble. Free & open to the public. 7:30-9 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St. 508-799-4191. Open Mic Thursdays with Bill Mccarthy. Visit myspace.com/openmicworld for info and the latest sign-up schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at Openmcc@verizon. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. Sonny Landreth. $28 advance; $32 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Acoustic Thursdays. 8-11 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-4228484. Audio Wasabi with host Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Blues Jam. Every Thursday from 8pm to 12am Host by “BlueSwitch” Come sing/play and have fun! Free. 8 p.m.-midnight. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Open Mic hosted by Ed Sheridan. Come on down to the Blue Plate Lounge for our weekly Open Mic night. Hosted by the very talented Ed Sheridan. Share your gift! Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Tattoo artist Shane Murphy will present his artwork that is influenced Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829by a lifelong fascination with horror and dark imagery at Dark World 4566. Gallery during the month of April with an opening reception on Return of Cha Cha & Dr. Nat. Call Nick’s for Saturday, April 6 from 7-10 p.m. Dark World Gallery, 179 Grafton St. reservations at 508-753-4030. No cover charge, but tips will be appreciated! 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508579-5997 or facebook.com/events/143144302521151. CrossRock Band. From Horizon Christian Fellowship in Thursday Open Mic W/ Ed Sheridan. Free! 8-11 p.m. Fitchburg, come and enter in with powerful worship from this Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. anointed group of worshippers who take their gifts into the prisons Zack Silk. 8-11:30 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, to share the Good News. Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 Leominster. 978-534-5900. River St Millbury MA, Millbury. 508-865-1517 or millchurch.org. 80’s party every Thursday with The Flock Of A-Holes! Bret Talbert: Live & Acoustified! Bringing a wide variety of with Fox Force 5 and Flagship Romance (FL). $5. 8:30 Rock, Pop, and Country favorites to the Masses once again! Zero. p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. facebook.com/groups/TheFlockOfAssholes. 508-886-4600. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits from the 50’s to the Brian & Captain. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth” Free! 8:30-10:30 p.m. Grafton Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Inn, The, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508-839-5931. BYO Blues. A Great Band! $5. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 Cara Brindisi and the Feather Merchants. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Pirates for Peace. Pirates will sing your favorite songs of Metal Thursday CXCVIII: Baliset, Lore, Mairin [OH], 60s and 70s 8 p.m.-midnight The Cannery @12 Crane Street, Atlatl [VT]. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Southbridge, MA 01550, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. Grove St. 508-753-9543. Steve Heck with the Workingman’s Jazz Trio. No Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Concord. 978-369-2373. Thirsty Thursday with DJ Matty J. No cover charge. 10 The Issues. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

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Grafton. 508-839-6106. Wormtown Ska Promotions Presents: Rocksteady, Reggae, Ska, & Funky Jazz. The Forthrights (Rocksteady from NY) will be playing The Raven with The Copacetics (Reggae & Ska from RI) Big Mama Lu (Acoustic Reggae), Julius Jones and the Freedom Project (Funky Jazz) - Both from Worcester! So come on out and get your groove on! 18+ Do It Yourself Wormtown Ska Promotions, a not-for-profit project. - “For the artists, & for the music.” $10. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-3048133 or facebook.com/events/302773876517387. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Comanchero, The Great Whiskey Rebellion! and MIZ (PA). $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/comancheromusic. Live Music in the Pub: “Songs for Ceilidh”. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or songsforceilidh.com. Bare Hill Band. Come on down to the Blue Plate Lounge to see Bare Hill. Electric folk-rock with sweet harmonies. $5 cover. 9 p.m.midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. NEW! “High Voltage Friday’s” High Energy Hardcore with DJ Chananagains! Every Friday Night! 18+ $10, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Sheez Late Live. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. facebook.com/ events/313087442145274. Bill McCarthy @ Michael’s Cigar Bar. Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 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

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charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597. Supernova Friday. Resident DJ’s Frankie Feingold & Goofy Bootz hit you with the hardest house in the city every Friday night. $10 (18+). 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bar FX, 90 Commercial St. 774-8233555 or facebook.com/barfx.worcester.3.

>Saturday 6 Jay Graham. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. JAZZED UP Trio LIVE. No Cover. Byblos Lounge Union Station, Worcester. 508-756-2232. Music Cabaret - An Evening in Paris. Join Pakachoag Music School as we showcase an enchanted time and locale brimming with modernity and elegance - 1920’s Paris! Featuring Pakachaog Faculty Curtis Smith (piano), Christina White (soprano), Doug Buell (tenor) and guests. Music to include works by Debussy, Guglielmi and others. 1 p.m. $25 Individual, $18 Seniors, $40 family pricing (immediate family members only, please), $35 Day of Event - no discounts applicable / 7:30 p.m. $30 Individual, $20 Seniors, $35 Day of Event - no discounts applicable. 1-2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org. Greater Auburn Community Chorus. $12. 2:30-4:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Auburn High School, Auditorium, 99 Auburn St., Auburn. 508-832-7711, ext. 2036. Gator King,New Reality,Fake Out,Class Struggle. 3-8:30 p.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/events/390199457745298/?fref=ts. Zolotoj Plyos Concert. NOTE: Concert venue has changed to the Museum of Russian Icons (Formerly Clinton High School auditorium) Advance registration suggested. Limited seating! $15 for Museum of Russian Icons members, $18 for nonmembers.

Howie Newman combines music, comedy and audience participation in his shows and will perform live on Thursday, April 4 at Coffeelands World Gifts Cafe at 7 p.m. Coffeelands, 50 High St., Clinton. coffeelandscafe.org.

3-4:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, Auditorium, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or museumofrussianicons.org/en/visit/ what-s-happening/events-calendar/concert-zolotoj-plyos. Dana Lewis Live! 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Huge show, 6 bands! The Space Monkeys, Jupiter Giants, The Tall Boys Band, The Lite Mayo Band, Grey Season, Hortonia. $8. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ TheSpaceMonkeys12. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Notre Dame and All Saints Choirs “Farewell” Concert at Cuvilly Theater. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Notre Dame Academy, Cuvilly Theater, 425 Salisbury St. 508-752-3766. Shiloh. Meal available - suggested donation $2 Donation. 7:3010 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Cafe con Dios, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-832-5044. Bill McCarthy @ The Mill at 185. Free. 8-11 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Gilmour’s Breakfast, A Tribute to Pink Floyd. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cannery @12 Crane Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ. NO COVER! 8-11 p.m. Eller’s Restaurant, Lounge, 190 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508-8687382 or ellersrestaurant.com. Three of a Kind. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106. The Stymonsters. As one of the longest running bands in the New England area (over 35 years), the Stymonsters play music including the Dead, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dylan, Clapton, and a host of others,,, along with a ton of originals.$5 cover, be there! $5. 8:30-9 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508829-4566. April In Paris. $5. 9-11 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Auntie Trainwreck. 21+, no cover! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty, 176 Reservoir St., Holden. 508-829-2188 or facebook. com/events/193015294173380.

Ghost Ocean, Foreign Tongues, Great Lakes, American Verse, more! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. PowerPlay. Rock and roll all night long with Powerplay! No cover charge! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. TESTER, Scarecrow Hill, WAKE ME IF WE LAND, 6 Foot Silence, Dysfunctional Advocate, Pixy (Fiends of a New Republic). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/events/484173418299042. Doctor Robert. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Jubilee Gardens. All original rock/pop/music, dancing & non-stop fun! 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or jubileegardens.com. “Tantrum Saturdays” Dance Party Every Saturday Night with DJ Tony T. Get ready Worcester for some great dancing to the beats of Tony T. If you are 21+ and get here before 10 p.m. you won’t have to pay the cover charge. Watch for the surprise contest each week. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 or remixworcester.com. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Hit the Bus. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

>Sunday 7 DannyFantom, The Safest Place, Molly-Jane Gain, DJ KidKash, It’s an Attack! The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/events/415702138524837. Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza Hosted by Lady Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi Spinning Beats! 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Jazz Brunch with Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Bah Jam Open Mic with A Ton of Blues. 2-7 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Greater Auburn Community Chorus. $12. 2:30-4:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Auburn High School, Auditorium, 99 Auburn St., Auburn. 508-832-7711, ext. 2036. Belly Dance Sunday at Byblos Lounge! $5 Entertainment Charge. 4-8 p.m. Byblos Lounge, 2 Washington Sq. Union Station, Worcester. Faculty Recital: Nancy Ackerman, clarinet & Sanghee Kim, piano. $10; $7 students & seniors suggested donation. 4-5:30 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541. Open Mic Night with Dani Red and Friends. Sign up for the open mic is 4:30 p.m. There is a different feature every week! Come on down to enjoy good food, good music, and talented musicians! Free. 4:30-9 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests weekly. Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Open Mic Sundays With Bill Mccarthy. Free. 6-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J. No cover charge. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597. The 90’s PARTY BAND “HOW BIZARRE” featuring members of The Flock, The Vig, Squeezer and more. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or facebook.com/pages/How-Bizarre/451955381512926.

>Monday 8 Boz Scaggs. Full price tickets are $39, $49 and $59 depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO Card holders. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org/shows/ showDetail.php?showID=416. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale 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.

>Tuesday 9 Stephen Beckwith in Sterling. 6-9 p.m. The Harvest Grille, 27 Main St., Sterling. 978-422-6020 or theharvestgrille.com. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy. Visit myspace.com/ openmicworld for info and the latest sign-up schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at Openmcc@verizon. Free. 7:3011:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Terry Brennan. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Jon Bonner. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508752-9439.

>Wednesday 10 Open Jam w/Sean Ryan. Open Jam Free. 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Worcester Organ Concert Series presents Marcel Sanders and the Youth Ensemble of New England. Cabaret seating. Free Admission. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org/eventbooking/ hook.html. Live Music with Matt Robert. All donations to the Worcester County Food Bank. facebook.com/mattrobertmusic. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Wednesday Night Open Mic/local Musicians’

Showcase w/ Bill Mccarthy @ Guiseppe’s. Visit myspace.com/openmicworld for info and the latest sign-up schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at Openmcc@ verizon.net. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. “Krazy Wednesday Jam Session”with The “Get On Up Band”. The music is hot motown/funk/swing/blues style. We offer a drum kit, bass rig and a full PA system for all to use, so bring what you play and “ get on up” Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 1-774-823-3131. Open Jam with Sean Ryan. Open Jam welcome to newcomers also Free. 8:30 p.m.-noon Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Wacky Wednesday Night Jam @JJ’s Sport Bar. open mic jam session, all are welcome. we offer a drum kit. bass rig and a full PA system for all to use. guitar players please bring your own amp, great club, great food, great drinks and great music.. 0. 8:30-12:30 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Ladies Night with DJ Blackout. No cover charge. 10-1:30 p.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

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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: 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, AP Studio Art exhibit by Bartlett High School students, Through April 30. 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 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 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, Spark: A Celebration of Alumnae Artists from Holy Cross, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 12. 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. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $8.00 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. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (age 60+), $8 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Exhibit, Through Feb. 28. 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. Imaging the Invisible: Angels, Demons, Prayer and Wisdom, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 23 - April 27; Series of “One Icon” exhibitions, Through Aug. 20; Take it To the Curator, Friday. 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 , Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days, Sundays, Saturdays, through March 31. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-7331830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Post Road Art Center. Opening Reception: Flower Show 2013, Thursday; Flower Show 2013, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, April 5 - April 25. 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. 508-7548760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Mondays through Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center. iScapes by Paul J. Toussaint: A Photographic Journey Through the iPhone, Through April 8. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. The Sprinkler Factory, A Dream Within a Dream, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, April 6 - April 25. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors & $5 Youth, to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Westboro Gallery, Westboro Gallery Art Opening, Through April 21. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery.com. Worcester Art Museum, Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Through June 9; Looking at the Stars: Prints by Imamura Yoshio, Through May 30; The Allure of Blanc de Chine, Through Aug. 31; March Tour of the Month: In the Beginning: Highlights from the Early Years of WAM, Saturday; Zip Tour: The Charm of Mythology, Saturday; Public Tour, Sundays, through April 28. 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, Pottery Invitational Show and Sale, Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, April 5 - April 7. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Game On!, Through May 18; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Art is 4 Every1 Spring Student show, Through April 28. 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. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, Invented -- WPI Patents Past & Present, Through Oct. 31; Invented -- WPI Patents Past & Present, Thursday; when 4x4 = eight, Through April 26. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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>Saturday 6 “Hakuna Matata: An African Journey through the Arts”. Come and enjoy and afternoon celebrating the African culture through singing, dancing and drumming performances. Seven Hills’ African art projects will also be on display. Performances by Seven Hills students and special guest performance by Cornell Coley. Free to Seven Hills Charter Public School Families and Faculty. 1-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-7500.

>Sunday 7 Touch-A-Truck and Spring Admissions Open House! Touch-A-Truck is an interactive event that allows children to see, touch, and explore their favorite big trucks and vehicles. Come and climb on some of your favorite vehicles! This event also features: food to purchase from B-Good’s food truck, face painting, bouncy house and games. Thinking about school for next year? Come visit Touchstone Community School, a place where minds begin to expand, discover, dig deep, reach far, achieve, understand and come together to learn and grow. Serving students Preschool through Eighth Grade. Touchstone parents, teachers, and administrators will be available to answer your questions as your family explores our classrooms and campus. This event is Free and open to the public. Rain or shine! Free. 1-3 p.m. Touchstone Community School, 54 Leland St., Grafton. 508-839-0038 or touchstoneschool.com.

poetry >Friday 5 Dirty Gerund Poetry Show! First Friday Ruckus Review! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

>Sunday 7 Youth Poetry Slam Final Qualifiers. Worcester is sending a youth team to the 2013 Louder than a Bomb MA poetry slam in Boston: massleapcollective.org/louder-than-a-bomb/. We’re holding the LAST slam to qualify for the final slam that will select the team for this year, which will be held-same time, same placeon April 21st. Are you between the ages of 13-19? Do you have a passion for words? Do you want to see some truly out-of-this-world performance poetry? Come on down, bring a piece to read in the open mic, or bring 2 poems under 3 minutes in length to slam! The competitors will perform their own original work, 3 minutes in time length or less. They will use no props, no costumes, no animal acts and no musical accompaniment. Poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry. It puts a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they’re saying and how they’re saying it. A poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. One of the best things about poetry slam is the range of poets it attracts. Free. 7 p.m.-9 a.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012. APRIL 4, 2013 • WORCESTERMAG.COM

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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 Docket No. WO13P0841PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B §5-304 & §5-405 In the matter of: Ellen T Ryan RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) Of: Marlborough, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Ellen T Killeen of Sutton, MA, in the above captioned matter alleging that Ellen T Ryan is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Ellen T Killeen of Sutton, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed Conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 04/16/2013. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 15, 2013 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 04/04/2013 MS

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM Notice of License Application pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 91 Waterways License Application Number W12-3725 Marcus Andrews, Jodie May Rose & Robert Rose NOTIFICATION DATE: April 4, 2013 Public notice is hereby given of the application by Marcus Andrews, Jodie May Rose & Robert Rose to construct and maintain a pile supported pier at Collicump Island in the municipality of Sutton in and over the waters of Manchaug Pond. The proposed use of the project is to provide for access to navigable waters and is a water dependent project. The Department will consider all written comments on this Waterways application received by within 30 days subsequent to the “Notification Date”. Failure of any aggrieved person or group of ten citizens or more, must include no less than five citizens who are residents of the municipality in which the proposed project is located, to submit written comments to the Waterways Regulation Program by the Public Comments Deadline will result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with 310 CMR 9.13(4)(c). Additional information regarding this application may be obtained by contacting the Waterways Regulation Program at (617) 292-5500. Project plans and documents for this application are on file with the Waterways Regulation Program for public viewing, by appointment only, at the address below. Written comments must be addressed to: David Slagle, MassDEP - WRP, One Winter St., 5th fl., Boston, MA 02108.

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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. WO13P0989EA Estate of: Evangeline M Darling Date of Death: 02/13/2013 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Nancy L Chauvin of Dudley MA 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: Nancy L Chauvin of Dudley MA 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 04/23/2013. 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: March 28, 2013 Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate 4/4/2013 MS

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by Boulevard Towing of 550 Franklin Street Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after April 5, 2013 by private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale: 1. 2003 Honda Accord VIN# JHMCM56383C 030848 2.2003 Chevrolet Silverado PU VIN# 1GCEC19T73 E119185 3.2002 Chevrolet Impala VIN# 2G1WH55K42 9336858 4.2000 Honda Accord VIN# 1HGCG2257YA 033419 5.1999 Chevrolet Blazer VIN# 1GNCT18W1X K148795 Signed, Pat Assad, owner Boulevard Towing 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/2013

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO12D3409DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Hector N Caceres vs. Kathleen Collins To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Hector N Caceres 11 Doane Street Worcester, MA 01607 your answer, if any, on or before 05/28/2013. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 21, 2013 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 04/04/2013 WM

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by Pat’s Service Center of 5 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after April 19, 2013 by private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale: 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe VIN# KM8SC83D71U071909 1997 Dodge Dakota VIN# 1B7GG23X5VS283022 2003 Toyota Camry VIN# 4T1BE32K23U217293 2000 Ford Taurus VIN# 1FAFP55UXYA270802 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer VIN# 1GNDT13S872187568 2005 Honda Odyssey VIN# 5FNRL38735B000679 2004 Toyota Sienna VIN# 5TDBA22C24S014462 2010 Nissan Rogue VIN# JN8AS5MV7AW609185 Signed, Pat Santa Maria, owner Pat’s Service Center 4/4, 4/11, 4/18

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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 Docket No. WO13P0843GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Ellen T Ryan Of: Marlborough, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Ellen T Killeen, of Sutton, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Ellen T Ryan is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Ellen T Killeen of Sutton, MA (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 04/16/2013. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 15, 2013 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 04/04/2013 MS

LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Shawn R. Conley and Susan M. Conley to American General Financial Services, Inc., dated May 22, 2007 and recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 41202, Page 287 of which mortgage Springleaf Financial Services of Massachusetts, Inc., formerly known as American General Financial Services, Inc. is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 295 Manchaug Road, Manchaug (Sutton), MA 01526 will be sold at a Public Auction at 4:00 PM on April 29, 2013, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situated on Manchaug Road in the Town of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and being shown as Parcel A on a plan of land entitled: “Plan of Property Manchaug Road, Sutton, Massachusetts owned by Shawn R. Conley and Susan M. Conley Scale 1” = 60’ dated July 10,2003”, which plan is recorded with the Worcester Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 799, Plan 122, and to which plan reference is made for a more particular description. Subject to and with the benefits of any and/or all rights, restrictions, covenants and easements of record insofar as the same may be in force and applicable. Map 48, Lot 44 For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 21977, Page 66. The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/ or rights of parties in possession. Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.” Other terms to be announced at the sale. Springleaf Financial Services of Massachusetts, Inc., formerly known as American General Financial Services, Inc. Korde & Associates, P.C. 321 Billerica Road Suite 210 Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 (978) 256-1500 (12-007307-FC01/Conley)(04-04-13, 04-11-13, 04-18-13)(298117) MS

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TOWN OF MILLBURY MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at the Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on the following proposed amendment to the Millbury Zoning Bylaws: Article 3 by adding a new Section 36 Temporary Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, that would specify the purpose of the moratorium, define Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, and specify the term that the moratorium will be in effect. The complete text of proposed amendment is available for public viewing in the Planning Office at the Municipal Office Building during regular office hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on these articles should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 4/4, 4/11/2013

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AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-4501492. 2008 Suzuki GSX 650/K8. All black with silver and red trim. Less than 850 miles. Cover, new battery, and lock. $5500.00 508-7926080 AUTO/MOTORCYCLE

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2012 H.D. Heritage Soft Tail Classic Like new condition, only 1,200 miles. Pearl White, chrome mag wheels and white walls, after market exhaust, plus extras. Selling price was $22,700, asking $18,900 or B.O. 508-873-7309 AUTO/SUV 1998 Ford Explorer Recent 6 cyl motor, tires. Brakes and Exhaust. Has AC, tilt, cruise, AM/FM CD. Runs & drives exc. Must see. $2900.00 or BO. 508829-6499 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr, 4wd. Auto. Dark green. Second adult owner. Always maintained. Many recent updates. Call for details. $4200.00 508-9491320

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STEVEN KING

Two minutes with...

Fran Johnson

Fran Johnson walks through the lobby at the Autumn Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and is instantly greeted by a chorus of “hellos” by the women sitting at a table selling gifts. She gets an even bigger reaction when a reporter tells them he is looking for Fran. “Fran! You’ve got a young man?” they ask. That is quickly followed by, “Can you stay until 3:30?” “Yes,” she replies, before leading her guest into a conference room where they can have a little peace and quiet.

At 87, Johnson is easily the oldest paid employee at Autumn Village. Some say she might be the oldest among any of the city’s nursing homes. If she isn’t, she may well be the most spirited. Johnson works 24 hours each week to earn her Foxwoods money; she heads there every Friday to play Bingo. Having just said goodbye to 86 on Feb. 28, Johnson says she feels blessed to have her health and a loving family. She has five children and is grandmother to 10, great-grandmother to 14. Worcester Mag spent some time with the Worcester-born-andraised Johnson recently and couldn’t help but be impressed by her passion, compassion and pure zest for life. She is quick-witted and has what some might call a sailor’s sense of humor. In short, she’s our kind of gal.

Is your husband still with us? No, bless him, God made an angel out of him. Are you retired and working part-time? Retired? Absolutely not. Why would I retire? I feel 20, I feel great. I attribute it to not allowing age or a number to bother me. I have a beautiful outlook on life. I love people and I love being young, which I intend to stay. There’s snow on the roof, but the furnace is still hot.

What is the best thing about Autumn Ridge? I love the residents. I learned

What do you do for fun? I walk the dog twice a day every day. I have a Shih Tzu named Chewbacca; well, the grandchildren call him that. I call him Chewy, personally. I travel down to Foxwoods usually every Friday.

Do you win or lose? I lose mostly. Are you in favor of the proposed new slots parlor in Worcester? If they put in a Bingo hall, yes. Otherwise I’ll head to Foxwoods.

What about people that see gambling as problem? Everybody has the right to

from them to stay young, because I don’t want to have happen to me what’s happened to them in their lives. Just sitting and watching TV is not good for you. You lose all your ability to stand, walk and in some cases even think.

think the way they want. There are a lot of things I probably don’t like that they do like. Like when you come to religion, there’s some differences.

Do you watch TV? Only a little and

Do you have a relationship with God?

when I do it’s sports.

Absolutely.

Do you have a favorite team? The Red

Sox and then the Patriots.

Is it more important to have a relationship with God the older you get? I think older people probably do, but I’ve always had it. Do I believe in hell? No, even though I was brought up to believe in that, I don’t, because I don’t think the forgiving man up there would have a place like that.

Do you think you would go to hell? No, I think I’m in between, because I haven’t been perfect all my life. I’d be lying to say I was.

Do the younger workers look up to you? I would say they do, yes, just because I’m older I think I’m a security blanket around them.

Does it make you more grateful for what you have when you deal with patients that have dementia and other problems? Absolutely, I know that I’m blessed. Truly. I mean, put yourself in my shoes. I’m 87, still working, still driving, I’m still thinking things I shouldn’t. If that’s not blessed, I don’t know what is.

What is your favorite memory of working here so far? Knowing I’ve loved some of the patients God has taken home.

absolutely, without question.

Do you still date? No, no I don’t, the reason being I have so many children and grandchildren they keep my mind and body busy. I mean I’m going to ballgames at schools and first communions and graduations, so I’m pretty busy all the time.

So that furnace is still hot? It certainly is, honey.

How long will you stay here? Until God decides I shouldn’t. The only other reason I would leave, truly, is if I won the lottery and came into a lot of money, then I’d get on a cruise boat and take some young guys with me. You’d probably date at that point, right? No, just use and abuse them, because I’d have the money. I sound fresh, but I’m not really. I’m a lot of talk.

You certainly seem very comfortable with yourself. Very. A lot of people aren’t. Well, maybe they owe somebody something. I don’t owe anybody anything, other than maybe my children.

If you had to go to a nursing home or rehab place, would you come here? Yes,

-Walter Bird Jr., Senior Writer

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Astilbe, bleeding heart, daylily, hosta, lily of the valley, peony, phlox

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Garment dyed, great colors! 100% cotton, S - XL Comp. $24

Perfect for the office or out on the town! Comp. $30

Comp. $40

Hanes® Classic Pocket T-Shirts

NEW SELECTION!

Ladies Better Knit Tees OR Men’s Polos

FINE AREA RUGS BY MOHAWK

4

$

Fashion Capris

Dept. Store Label Better Capris

5

$

Sheeting Shorts

30

$

REG. NOW $ $ 5’3”x 7’10”.... 229....... 115

90................$45

$

2’1”x 7’10”....

20

Suncare Sprays & Lotions

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Premium Outdoor Reversible Rugs

$

3 oz - 6 oz Assorted SPFs

Mens Shorts

5’x 8’ Rugs

15

Comp. $30 & more

Comp. $40

4’x6’.................................. 12 $ 5’x7’................................... 15 $ 6’x9’................................... 30 $

Compare $9.99-$11.99

$

Plain & cargo pockets

Famous Maker Ladies Jeans

10

$

Cushions sold separately

Rust resistant steel frames

240

$

200

$

999

99

Comp. $300

Wicker Settee .......$25 Wicker Chair..........$12

Chatham 10’x12’

Assorted colors

75

1750

Park Bench

50” length, hardwood slats, cast iron frame

129

89

99

Oversize Zero Gravity Multi-Position Recliner with Canopy

Comp. $200

Electronic Digital Dehumidifiers

40

$

Sierra II 12’x12’ Comp. $130

Hoover®

Upright or Canister Vacuums •Bagless with HEPA filter •Includes tools Comp. $159 Your choice

65 Pint

Comp. $259

199

$

79

$

30 Pint

Comp. $199

149

$

Remanufactured

American Kennel Club®

Tide®

Hiback Resin Patio Chair

Folding Quad Chair

10

$

14

JUSTFABULOUS

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4

15

10

Donelda

Foamback Thermal

Double Lined

54”x84”

55”x84”

single panel

Comp. $40

$

Your Choice

Arella

35 $ 20

Hi Back Chair Comp. $39.99

8’ Wood Shaft Market Umbrella

68” Std Vinyl Comp. $12............................ $6 53”...............Comp. 59”...............Comp. 68”...............Comp. 80”...............Comp.

$20................................ 10 $ $20................................. 10 $ $20................................. 10 $ $25................................. 14

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59”...............Comp. $40................................$18 68”...............Comp. $40................................$18

Premium pvc

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Black

59”...............Comp. $50................................$19 68”...............Comp. $50.................................$19

WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

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27 Lb Holly-Tone....18

95

Scotts®

Grubex® Season Long Grub Control

Treats 5000 sq ft

11 40 Lbs Pelletized Lime

15 Lb Landscaper Sun & Shade Blend Grass Seed

4

$

Dog Spot Lawn Repair

Repairs 200 dog spots. Mulch, seed & soil conditioners all in one

4

$

8 lbs ......

$

12

$

10

Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage

50 20 2.39 6'x8'

3.29

Available in most stores

4

$

Cedar Mulch 2 cu. ft.

Available in most stores

350

17

$

Assembled size 63” Comp. $50

10’ Offset Patio Umbrella

20

$

Comp. $150

Self Inflating Highrise Queen Size Air Mattress with built in pump, 18” off the ground

Queen Size Air Mattress Set

16 Qt Soilite Premium Potting Soil

299

99

Includes hand pump & 2 inflatable pillows

Comp. $549.99

Stearns Sportsman’s Life Vest

10

$ 10'x12'

12'x25'

8.29

20.69

12'x16'

16'x20'

12.99 21.99

15'x30'

3

$

10’4” Quantum Sit In Kayak

30.69

67.99

20'x30'

30'x50'

41.19 101.99

Easy clean liner with thick insulation

6 Can

Comp. $11

7

$

150

29

$

Compare $25

Hardliner Coolers

25'x45'

By Shelter Logic®

$

20” Ceramic Planter

Coast Guard approved

All Purpose Tarps 5'x7'

Oldcastle Organic Garden Soil 1 cu. ft.

Comp. $50 Your Choice

Fits most patio furniture. Selection varies by store

75

40

$

Wicker Settee .......$25 Wicker Chair..........$12

$

Your Choice

$

1988

$

1075

Weed & Feed Fertilizer 30-0-3

Stainless Steel Digging Tools

$

Deluxe Flannel Lined - Black

30”x72”....................................$8.99 36”x72”....................................$9.99 48”x72”.................................$13.99 72”x72”.................................$19.99

4-3-2 plant food

$

4 Shelf Greenhouse

$

$

Grill Covers Flannel Lined - Green

Rose-Tone®

4-3-4 for all acid loving plants.

Chaise Lounge Comp. $59.99

single panel

Bamboo Roll-up Blinds

Preen Garden Weed Preventer 13 lbs TM

All Weather Outdoor Cushions

Available in a variety of colors Comp. $90

Selection varies by store

$

Holly-Tone®

$

Ladies Fashion Shoes Society Suicide

5-3-3 all purpose premium blend.

Landscape Fabric $ Anchor Staples 25 ct.......

24

50

$

1999 2999

Plant-Tone®

15 3

$

4’x100’...............................

Folding Steel Patio Chair

White or sandstone beige

3X Laundry Detergent 32 oz Comp. $5.49

Thermal Window Panels

Organic Plant Foods 8 Lbs Bags

3’x50’ Landscape Fabric

3 Lb Rapid Turf Quick Growing Seed

20

$

Ultra All®

Comp. $39.99

6

$

22

6

Super Soft

65

$

Oversized Folding Quad Chair

Pod Laundry Boost - 28 Pks Comp. $9.99

27”x22”x14” Comp. $69.99

Espoma®

10 YEAR WARRANTY

$

$ 28” Cuddler

6

$

2

Treats 5000 sq ft

Zero Gravity Multi-Position Recliner Comp. $89

Pagoda 13’x13’

Your Choice

Nationally Advertised Sunglasses

Reg. $15-$50 $ Many other styles Comp. 15............

Resin Adirondack Chair

Comp. $1399

$

99

5

$

Comp. $42-$52

All Weather Resin Wicker Set

Regency 10’x12’

Aveeno®, Neutrogena® & Australian Gold®

$

Compare $60

100% Polypropylene - Easy to clean!

50% SAVINGS!

Pre Shrunk, heavyweight 100% cotton Comp. $8

10 TOP Brands!

Weathered look. Missy & plus Comp. $20

9’x12’ Reversible Patio Rugs

Men’s Henley Tops

assorted colors 100% cotton M- 2X Comp. $17

Comp. $15 & more

1 million points per sq. meter Made in the USA 1st Quality Overstocks

Tie Dyed, attitude, humor & more! Mens, Ladies, Unisex! Comp $8-$20

$

10

$

Sheeting Capris

Your Choice

Men & Ladies Graphic T-Shirts

Pigment Dyed T-Shirts

JUST ARRIVED!

heavyweight 100% cotton Plain or pocketed S- 2X Comp $10-$12

$

Your Choice

1 Gal Algaecide or Clarifier

6’x8’ x 6’6” Green-house & Storage Shed Steel frame & waterproof cover Includes earth anchors

Paper Lawn & Leaf Bags

1

3/$

or 40¢ each

Resin Flower Pots

6” ....................$1 8” ....................$2 50 12” .............5

$ 30'x60' 8'x10' 10'x20' 18'x20' 20'x40' 16 Can.....Comp. $15............ 10 $ 5.49 13.69 24.99 53.99 108.99 30 Can.....Comp. $24............ 15 LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!

24” Plastic Rake with cushion grip handle Comp. $8

24” Deck & Rail $ Resin Planter ...........

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We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards & All Major Credit Cards

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