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hat do you call a local organization that goes national in its efforts to help disabled individuals?

An organization that puts every effort into creating a better future for those it serves? I’m talking about NEADS, dogs for deaf and disabled Americans based in Princeton, and the subject of this week’s cover story.

What I learned during my research into the NEADS organization was what a positive, focused organization can do for its community. From the disabled clients they serve to the inmates who work with the young pups, to the trainers and prison staff associated with the program – everyone came together in such a fine example of how one organization can makes waves within a community – waves of goodwill and life changing support.

Besides the extra dog hair on my black skirt, I walked away from this story feeling proud of the work that NEADS has done, and continues to do, in our area. After reading, I hope you will agree.

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The Battle for Business Clark University on Forbes ‘Best Colleges’ list. +2 Tax-free weekend brings buyers out in droves. State loses around $20 to $23 million, but businesses, buyers win. +1

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n August 2, Mayor Joseph O’Brien’s Task Force on Job Growth and Business Retention, a research group comprised of business leaders from many different sectors “Topping Off” ceremony marks of Worcester’s industries, presented construction on new Worcester State the first four recommendations of 16 Hospital psychiatric facility. +1 possible improvements that they have settled upon in a detailed 30-page Unthinkable: Wormtown Taxi’s Jeff report. Rather than presenting the City Barnard says his cancer is spreading Council with all of their ideas en masse, unusually fast. -2 the task force decided to break them up into pieces so that the councilors can Work continues on a $2.6 million pool deliberate more thoroughly over each complex at Crompton Park. With autumn recommended solution. in sight, looks like we’ll have to wait ’till This first report deals with municipal next summer for that cannonball. -1 staffing and organization, taxation rates, business incentives, and branding Gov. Deval L. Patrick visit Southgate and marketing. Despite the multifaceted on Tuesday, bringing attention to nature of the document, however, the economic recovery housing projects in focal point quickly became the second Worcester. +1 item in the report: the task force’s recommendations regarding Worcester’s Pedestrian hit by commuter train dual tax rates. marks third train-related incident this Currently, the city supports a taxation month. -2 system in which one rate is applied to commercial and industrial buildings and City Square begins its exit with plans a separate levy is applied to residential to tear down the exit ramp from the buildings. The commercial-industrial second floor of the East garage within burden is substantially higher than the the next month. +2 residential rate; in the 2010 fiscal year, businesses paid $33.28 in tax monies T&G website begins charging non- per $1,000 in assessed value, while subscribers on Monday. -3 for the NY residents paid $15.15 per $1,000. It Times Co. using Worcester as a testing looks good on paper, but according to ground for this model before charging Mayor O’Brien this system is hurtful for the Times in 2011. +3 for the more to Worcester’s business prospects and than 300 comments posted which allows certain groups to profit unfairly are mean, funny, and insightful about from the disparity. modern media consumption. Read them “We need to find a way to stimulate all at the “Daily Worcesteria” blog on worcestermag.com.

business growth and new business interest in our city,” O’Brien says. “I spoke to a factory owner the other day who built his new manufacturing location a mile over the border in

is to raise the residential tax and reduce the commercial-industrial payment to level out the burden, but this solution poses just as many challenges as the current system, if not more. This is

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Auburn. The towns surrounding Worcester have half the commercial tax rate that we do, so who can blame a business owner for moving his operation to one of those locations?”

In addition, the taxation system as it stands now has no method for distinguishing between average homeowners and much larger housing businesses, which represents another burden that the higher business tax rate is forced to shoulder.

“Right now, a single family homeowner and the owner of a 100unit apartment complex pay the same tax. Something needs to be done about that,” O’Brien asserts.

Of course the most obvious solution

exactly what worries District 1 City Councilor Joffrey Smith.

“The task force is recommending that we place an unfair burden on residents,” Smith says. “Raising the residential tax will have a minimal effect on business growth and will break the backs of Worcester’s middle- and workingclass families.”

According to Smith, the plan recommended by the task force consists of increasing residential tax rates and offering abatements to families with property values under a certain mark that would counteract the higher payments. However, according to O’Brien, this is not the case at all.

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“The task force has talked over a lot of solutions and hasn’t settled on any single answer yet,� O’Brien assures. “If people read the report thoroughly, they will see that. The bottom line is that residential taxes are going to go up even if we do nothing, and we might as well find a solution that mediates that trend while increasing the city’s business.�

O’Brien cites one particular paragraph on page 19 of the report as clearly indicative of this exact intention. The section reads as follows: “Due to the vast number of options the City has under the dual rate system (some 250 or so options, as referenced above), the Task Force did not have clear consensus on one particular scenario over all others. Some members support elimination of the dual rate and a return to a single rate. Others support substantially narrowing the gap within the dual rate system; for example, by shifting 50 percent over three years while undertaking efforts to reduce the impact on residential property owners who live in the city. Regardless of our individual views on specific rate adjustment options, collectively all members of the Task Force formally and

strongly recommend that the City take substantial steps towards decreasing the rate differential and that it do so as quickly as feasible.�

The recommendations are still open to debate, and the City Council will have chance to weigh in on the reports before they are enacted.

Other recommendations from the first report include increasing Economic Development Division funding, creating a small-business ombudsman position to secure more representation for the city’s small-business owners, and creating marketing materials to distribute to prospective businesses, among many others. An electronic version of the full first report is available to the public online at the Worcester Regional Research Bureau’s Web site, wrrb.org.

With all the debate surrounding the recommendations, especially the tax issue, only time will tell if a more balanced system can be put in place that will protect families, while bringing in the businesses that the city needs to survive.

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In just one of many chapters in the Worcester Sign Company’s battle with the city over signage rules, Damien Jacob, the company’s CEO, has taken city hall to court over prohibiting him from putting up five large-scale, nonaccessory wall signs on Water, Main and Pleasant streets. Jacob argues that the signs fit all the requirements of the city’s current sign ordinance, and the only reason they are being blocked is because the zoning board doesn’t agree with their aesthetics. A pretrial meeting was set for Tuesday, August 10, but according to Jacob, lawyers for the city never showed up. When we asked Christina Andreoli, Worcester’s director of communications, why this was so, she explains, “It [was] the obligation of Damien Jacob’s attorney to notify the city of this conference and he failed to do so.” Having no warning of the August 10 meeting until August 13- three days after the meeting – the City has now contacted the court clerk to reschedule for sometime in September.

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RECENT HISTORY: This is not the first tussle between Jacob and the city.

In the beginning of July, Worcester Magazine reported in this column that he submitted a Freedom of Information Act filing on June 4 to obtain city hall phone records to see what kind of communication the City Manager’s office has had with companies who may be opposing his signs. As of press time, he still hasn’t received the information requested. He has also submitted petitions to the city council calling out specific areas in Worcester where the city has let aesthetics slide, such as unused sign moorings and the uneven and asymmetrical tree planting on Main Street, and has other pending law suits relating to signage.

PENSION PAINS: Retired State Police Colonel Tom Foley’s pension hasn’t exactly been hidden from the race for Worcester County Sheriff, but word is Scot Bove’s campaign is about to ramp up their attacks. “They’re going to slowly start hitting him with that one,” says a friend of the Bove campaign. It could also signal that the Bove campaign is getting nervous and wants to turn up the heat, but Bove himself tells us he has never publicly address this in the past, and he doesn’t plan on changing his tactics any time soon.. With less than a month until the primary, Foley has almost four times as much in his campaign account ($69,500) as Bove ($15,000) according to their July campaign filings, even though the two candidates’ finances were almost equal back in April. According to Bove, Foley’s account is only ahead due to an early advertising blitz on the radio and telegram website.

MAKING THE TOUGH DECISIONS EASIER: At last Wednesday night’s sheriff’s forum held in Harvard, Mass., and moderated by Worcester County ACLU executive director and District 13 state representative candidate Ronal Madnick, Republican State Rep. Lew Evangelidis said that he won’t accept money from jail employees. Don’t expect Evangelidis to have a hard time keeping that promise, as it doesn’t look like he’ll be getting many contributions from the corrections officers anyway. Two local corrections unions, the Superior Officers Union Local 275 and the Corrections Officers Union Local 550, both endorsed Bove last week, with the Superior Officers adding a little insult to Evangelidis’ injury by spelling his name wrong. Twice. According to campaign finance sheets, even before receiving these two endorsements Bove was raking in cash from jail corrections officers, which makes sense, as he’s a CO himself at the county jail. Evangelidis shouldn’t sweat it too much though, he still has a comfortable cash lead over the other three sheriff candidates, with $89,000 in his account.

WORCESTER LOCAL FIRST: In Worcester, usually when a building project gets a TIF there’s almost no stopping construction. Conversely, in Worcester when nonlocal or nonunion labor is sought for a building project, there’s almost no starting it. That seems to be what’s happening at the 180 Main St. Plummer building as it awaits renovation into a new DA’s office. Word is that the developers, feeling time constraints and wanting to save on costs, have hired nonlocal contractors. Despite its future use as a county building, their development is private, but the fairly generous local and state tax breaks have caught the eye of local unions and politicians. City Councilor Paul Clancy hasn’t been exactly shy about his reservations, as he’s held the council’s vote to approve the city’s financing for the project in each of the last two meetings, telling a Worcester Mag reporter that he’s supportive of the project, but thinks for all the aid they’re getting, the developers should look at local labor.

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nfortunately the science department back at Doherty High School in the 1980's did a poor job instructing now mayor, Joe O'Brien, in the steps of the scientific method. For research to be credible and useful, it must be thorough and unbiased. The process must NEVER start with the conclusion.

But in choosing the members of his Task Force on Job Growth and Business Retention, O'Brien started the research with the conclusion. Here's why. The committee's makeup was basically a few of his political cronies and supporters, several out-of-towners, many Worcester-business and commercialproperty owners (yes, some of them also live in our city), and too many nonprofit (a.k.a. nontaxpaying) organizations.

But Mayor, what about the rest of us? What about those of us who pay 80 percent of the Worcester budget pie? What about the homeowners?

Out of a 36-member task force, the mayor failed to appoint even one member who was in favor of the lowest tax rate for the homeowner. The lack of members who were exclusively homeowners in Worcester (not also business owners), and the banning from the committee of individuals who support the lowest residential tax rate, stacked the deck against the homeowners.

So it was no surprise to anyone that the task force concluded that there is disparity in property-tax rates between business owners and homeowners due to the City Council’s choice every November of voting for the lowest tax rate for the homeowner. As an at-large councilor for the previous four years, I took that vote with the majority.

In any case, the members of the task force do deserve our thanks for their willingness to roll up their sleeves and seek solutions to Worcester's tax woes. And the task force did make several other fine and noncontroversial recommendations, and I encourage the City Council to consider discussing and implementing some of them soon.

After the report came out, I talked to two friends who I appreciate and respect for their tireless work on behalf of our city. They are on opposite sides of the dual tax-rate issue and both make strong arguments for their positions.

Worcester homeowner Gary Vecchio, who was not appointed to the mayor's task force, has been a longtime advocate for the dual and lowest residential-tax rate. He says that returning to a single tax rate would cost homeowners up to $700 per year more in real estate taxes. He argues that too many homeowners are facing financial hardships, are being threatened with foreclosure, and have or will be losing their jobs.

In his opinion, Vecchio believes that the task force should not even have discussed our dual tax-rate system. Instead

it should have focussed on expanding our economicdevelopment office, promoting available and new business incentives, and better marketing of the city.

Task force member Beth Proko, who is a Worcester home, business and commercial-property owner, says that in choosing the lowest residential-tax rate, the City Council is giving no one real-estate tax relief. Instead, it saddles businesses with the highest tax rate, and discourages them from staying or coming here. With the dearth of businesses, homeowners pay a whopping 80 percent of the city’s budget.

Proko suggests that homeowners would be better off paying only 65 percent of the budget pie with the commercial end picking up the other 35 percent. But to realize increased commercial investment and activity in the city (and more jobs), at least a modest break on the business-tax rate must be forthcoming.

Both arguments have merit. Worcester homeowners, business and commercial-property owners, and voters deserve a fair and thorough discussion about the painful duel(ing) tax rates. But this time all parties must be represented at the table.

That didn’t happen with this recent lopsided Business Task Force.

Say it ain't so, Joe. But evidently, your Doherty High science teachers failed to stress the scientific method. And it shows.

Letters If the pols are lying and there are no new commuter trains then I am going to be super angry. I already saw Baker’s allegation that there is no train planned for worcester to kendall sq. cambridge. IF that is true then I will never vote for murray again (no matter the office he is running for).

He gets the benefit of the doubt but us commuter rail riders need some friggin relief. It’s a hard slog to get to cambridge.

MORE EXPRESS TRAINS are essential. If I leave work at 5:00, then I’m not home till 7:15. If I leave work at 4:30 then I am home at 6:20. that’s a huge difference. MORE EXPRESS TRAINS PLEASE! COLLIN Online comment regarding last week’s story on CSX Editor: I am writing today to urge my fellow citizens to vote for John Mahoney as our next District 13 State Representative.

John is one of the only candidates running who has not previously worked in municipal or state government, and he will not be beholden to any political leaders or special interest groups. Having served as a teacher for many years, I support John’s focus on education. I believe he will always strive to make our public schools the best they can be.

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Posted by Will W. W. on WORMTOWNWONDERLAND.BLOGSPOT.COM: “When the American hamburger can no longer be procured for a measly buck, then something is seriously amiss in this country. Has capitalism failed us - again? Can’t we make cheaper cows? There’s plenty of corn and soybeans.

Come on this is 2010, we’ve engineered human babies, been to the moon and back, caused an international recession. Hey, what are those guys at Tufts doing? Why ain’t WPI engineering genes and stuff?

Okay I’m exaggerating - just a little bit. But mark my words, the day McDonald’s raises the price, this country is truly in dire straights. Well, actually it already is but...”

Posted by Bill Randell on WORCESTERMA. BLOGSPOT.COM: “In the meantime I have this blog to try and make a difference? Maybe I haven’t or maybe I have--who knows. More importantly, I have enjoyed doing it and have made alot of great friends.

The one thing I have learned to appreciate more then anything else, however, is the other bloggers. Even those I don’t agree with, they are all good and make me think. On the other hand, it really bothers me that more public officials (other then Tracey Novick) don’t use blogs to explain their positions and get feedback.

Tonight, I just want to thank all the

other bloggers, Jeff in particular, for doing what you do. I truly believe we are making a difference.”

I could only imagine a fleet of State Police waiting in the Honey Farms parking lot next to Peppercorns for people to leave.”

Posted by Bret M. Herholtz on HERBERTZOHL.BLOGSPOT.COM:

Posted by Jeff Barnard on WORMTOWNTAXI.COM: “And the

“Well, I had heard about a month or so back about the Wormtown Brewery located right here in Worcester, Massachusetts. I come to find out that the brewery is located right inside of Peppercorns Bar and Grille on Park Avenue. I had thought about going to a release party for a new beer they were unveiling but since I really don’t like crowds, I decided to stay away.

one thing that I thought I would spend the rest of my life engaging in every day: blogging... this seems to have become a much more difficult activity than I ever thought it could be. It’s one thing to have the doctor tell me that I won’t be living forever...

But having to tell all of you like this is the most difficult thing of all”

What do you think is the average price of a middleclass home in Worcester?

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It depends on what part of Worcester but I think you’re looking at around $240,000.

Stella Angwafo WORCESTER

$210,000. It depends on the side of the city you live on, west side more expensive.

Kevin Conley RUTLAND

About $50,000 or more. I work with an attorney who does a lot of real estate and that’s normally around the price, 50 plus.

Angela Willey WORCESTER Probably $220,000. Last time my parents bought a house they paid about $190,000. They sold it for about $210,000, after the work they put in.

Charles Dussey WORCESTER I would say $145,000. We recently sold our house in Worcester, it was the beginning of the toppling down of the market ...

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Caring for those with NEADS LOCAL AGENCY BRINGS FOUR-FOOTED HELP TO DISABLED

Doreen Manning

Everyday skills. Extraordinary independence. That is just one of the mottos of NEADS, a local agency that has been providing assistance dogs for deaf and disabled Americans for more than 30 years – right here in greater Worcester.

NEADS was established back in 1976 when the bright students of Holliston Jr. College in Lenox, tested and confirmed that dogs could be trained to become “ears” for the deaf and hard of hearing. Imagine you are hard of hearing and – through the help of your canine assistant – you are now able to wake up at the sound of your alarm through a gentle nudge of a dog, be warned when a smoke alarm is set off, or have your attention caught when the doorbell rings or your name is called. With these goals in mind, NEADS spent the next 11 years training more than 400 dog teams, and soon began expanding its service to include training dogs for individuals with physical disabilities.

Today the range of disabilities a NEADS recipient may have samples a wide swath, from those with arthritis, children with autism, wheelchair assistance, partial paralysis and limited mobility to hearing loss and those with balance issues – just to name a few.

Today, NEADS is a national program with clients throughout the United States. As John Moon, chief communications officer for NEADS explains, although there is a concentration of clients in New England due to the location of its Princeton campus and West Boylston offices, “NEADS has gained attention for program innovation, a campus-like setting, two-week facilitybased training for clientele and, of course, a New England setting and our Canines for Combat Veterans program.

Our visibility and opportunity to serve more people with a disability continues to increase.”

receives or pays for dogs from a variety of reputable breeders: Guiding Eyes for the Blind - when the pups don’t meet their own criteria, they are often great for NEADS- and generous donors and inspired breeders from California to Maine.” A NEADS dog is carefully matched to a specific person to provide independence and companionship by reducing physical and social barriers.

For individuals who wish to gain a canine assistant, the process is thorough. Client coordinator Kathy Foreman interviews potential clients via phone, then through a person-to-person session at the Princeton campus.

“We determine through that process, if we can help someone with a highly trained assistance dog and then place them on a waiting list until the proper pup is identified through consultations between Kathy and the trainers who know their dogs intimately and what their capabilities and personalities tend to be,” explains Moon.

The placing of a dog with a disabled recipient goes beyond a number on a wait list and availability of funds.

Like an arranged marriage, NEADS staffers know that this pairing will affect the daily life of both dog and its human compatriot. “I call it feeling our way through the process, to completely understand the total person and their life, so we provide the dog whose personality matches the human partner, the proper height of the pup

to do the intended job for their human partner – in short, experience based on 34 years of practicing our craft,” says Moon.

NEADS receives no state or federal funds, and the cost for raising and training a dog can reach up to $20,000.

Of that, NEADS puts forth $9,500 for each assistance-dog team, and the rest is raised through generous donors, foundations, corporate partners and grants – with many clients spearheading fundraising efforts on their behalf.

The fee may seem steep, but think about all that goes into the makings of a canine assistant: 15-18 months of training, three to five-and-a-half months of advanced training at the Princeton campus, two weeks of oncampus training with the client and follow-up and inperson visits, plus vet bills, diet and so much more.

INNOVATION BEHIND BARS In 1998, the wait list for a NEADS dog was four years long, with the demand outpacing the ability for trainers and dogs to keep up. It was then that the Massachusetts Department of Corrections (MA DOC) approached NEADS with an idea

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GONE TO THE DOGS Owning the status of the oldest continuing hearing-dog program in country, as well as one of the country’s largest, NEADS has trained more than 1,300 assistance-dog teams since its inception. At its foundation, it all begins with the dog.

There is no breed bias at NEADS – although a high percentage of dogs are Golden or Labrador Retrievers – yet it’s not the breed, rather the personality the trainers subject to scrutiny. Key components to a NEADS-eligible dog are what one trainer called “calm and mushy.” A strain of natural ability, an urge to please, a responsive and quiet demeanor, the abilities to restrain from unnecessary barking and to stay calm all rolled into one fur ball of an assistant is all that is needed – and as any dog owner may well know, that’s a tall order.

Many hearing dogs are rescued from animal shelters throughout New England, yet as Moon explains, “NEADS

Sergio Torress shares his experiences with Shadow, a NEADS dog in training.

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{ coverstory } inspired by a program established in Washington State, called the Prison Pet Partnership Program.

Founded by Sister Pauline Quinn in 1981, Quinn created a program for inmates to help others through the training of canine assistance dogs, and the program has since spread to prisons throughout the nation.

“NEADS was approached by the MA DOC, who felt the program would increase the level of humanity in their facilities while providing an important function to add responsibility and preoccupation for the inmates,” says Moon. Realizing the 24/7 training and care could cut down training time and trim the growing wait list by years, The NEADS Prison PUP Partnership Program was born.

According to Diane Wiffin, director of public affairs for the Massachusetts Department of Correction, the partnership was launched at the North Central Correctional Institution minimum facility in Gardner. “It has since grown to include seven [Massachusetts] facilities. Well over 240 inmates have participated since the

partnership began,” explains Wiffin.

NEADS has partnered with a total of 13 New England prisons for this innovative program and today more than 90 percent of dogs are trained within the prison system. With prisoners having time to focus upon a dog’s training at an intensive and all-inclusive pace, it is the ideal situation for the participating puppy.

Every waking moment is structured for the dog in a way that the basics of training are ingrained at an accelerated rate – providing the ultimate in training for NEADS dogs.

But NEADS is not the only benefactor from this program. Training these dogs for such a valuable and life-changing service impacts the behavior and personality of many who participate in the NEADS Prison PUP partnership. Just ask Sgt. Dean Gray, Inner Perimeter Security and investigator at the Northeastern Correctional Center in Concord.

Supervising the puppy program for more than four years, and involved with the program for closer to eight, Gray has seen inmates transformed through their experience as a canine-assistant trainer.

“The inmates have changed because they have to be more social with staff and outsiders, because everyone wants to pet the dogs or see what they are learning.

They learn to be more understanding,

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take on responsibility and make better decisions because the consequences don’t just affect them. It also affects the dog and the program,” says Gray.

Upon a recent visit to the Northeastern Correctional Center, it was evident immediately that these inmates take their role as trainer seriously, as well as the privileges which accompany that role. At this level of the Concord facility, inmates are on their Kriston Hartness-Law is grateful to Bronson for the final leg of their help he provides. sentence, and the PUP Partnership serves as a a variety of other ways to assist their major part of their rehabilitation. future owners. Once a puppy is chosen With six dogs currently in the Concord for a specific individual, the inmate can facility’s program, they arrive around then cater its training – with the help of 12 weeks old and typically stay with the NEADS instructor who teaches at the their trainer until graduation at about facility several times a week – so that the 12-16 months old. Each dog begins with dog is taught specifics, which will assist house-training basics and progresses to its future owner. learning how to open refrigerators, turn Every individual inmate who has light switches on and off, get help should volunteered for the opportunity must have its partner need human assistance, and an exemplary record within the prison offer balance to its handler, as well as to even be considered for participation.

Besides working with a NEADS trainer on a regular basis, Gray oversees all of the participating inmates as they work with their dogs. “For many, its like taking on the responsibility of a child,” says Gray.

“For some, it’s the most responsibility they have ever had in their whole life.”

Gray points out that a majority of Prison PUP participants become wholly dedicated to their training, not only for the accommodations allowed to them—such as more freedom in the facility (all overseen, of course), the privilege of a canine companion and separate living quarters from the rest of the prison—but the benefits that only selfish dedication can produce.

“It is a powerful program. A good example is when a recipient of a dog comes back to the program to meet the inmate and thank him,” shares Gray. “It shows the rest of the inmates the end result—why they train a certain way and how much joy and happiness their hard work has given the person.”

During a recent visit from Worcester Mag, compelling stories were shared of personal change and growth, and from one inmate in particular who shared his story on record with us, Sergio Torress of Rhode Island. Currently serving the tail end of a four-year drug-related sentence, Torress shared his experience with the PUP Partnership as one of the changing points in his life.

“I’ve been blessed,” says Torress. “I’ve gotten things I’ve never had before.”

Torress realizes how lucky—if one can call any day in prison lucky—he’s been to become involved in the program. “I thank Dean [Gray] for picking me. Not everyone can get in, Dean gave me a chance.”

Torress shares how Shadow, his second PUP Partnership dog, is his constant focus during his stay at the Concord facility.

He says the experience has changed his temperament and level of responsibility, and that even his wife and daughter have commented during their weekend visits on his maturity and level-headedness.

“Seeing a disabled person come back to thank us, reading the letters—you really feel this is the right thing to do.”

Torress’ first dog, Lois, was trained in what he explains was a record time of only 13 months. “She went to one of the most severe clients, and I was very proud to be a part of that.”

Torress also explains that through the training he’s received at the PUP Partnership, he could obtain a variety of related jobs upon his release. “It’s been an excellent experience. Brian [on site NEADS trainer] has said to me that I can go any place and train dogs, and he will verify for me. That’s important for my future.”

During a short round-table discussion with other inmates at the facility, similar sentiments were shared. Many claimed that teamwork, responsibility and reaching of goals have all given them positive experiences that they will take with them when they leave.

{ coverstory } BENEFITS ALL AROUND For more than 12 years, NEADS trainers and DOC staff have experienced first-hand the success that the Prison PUP Partnership has fostered.

At MCI Framingham, 37 inmates have gone through the NEADS PUP Partnership since the program began there in September 2004. Laura Galvani, correction program officer and NEADS liaison at Framingham says she’s seen first-hand the positive relationship between NEADS and the DOC. “I have definitely seen some rehabilitation benefits for the inmates involved or hoping to be. Several have seriously changed their behavior so that they could be eligible to become involved with the NEADS program. Priorities do seem to change when they are serious about NEADS.” Since 2003, MCI Plymouth has had approximately 56 inmates participating in the program. “The relationship between the two agencies (NEADS and DOC) is a beneficial one because it is a win/ win situation,” says Steve Duxbury, director of treatment and NEADS liaison at the facility. “The inmates are learning skills that could lead to employment

opportunities, the dogs are trained effectively because the inmates have the time and energy to put into the program, and a handicapped individual is provided a trained dog to help with their needs.”

Brian Perry, Correction Program Officer and NEADS liaison at Pondville Correctional Center in Norfolk – a facility which has worked with approximately 35-40 inmates since it launched in 2004 – has seen multiple benefits for both the dogs and the inmates through his work in the PUP Partnership. “By using inmate handlers, we are able to more quickly train the dogs.… The dogs receive more focused training and reinforcement. And the dogs receive virtually constant care and nurturing. Inmates are hypervigilant about the health and care of the dogs,” says Perry.

It is the true change in the inmate which strikes a chord with Perry. Inmates learn patience, that frustration is counterproductive, that hard work does pay off and the ultimate reward of seeing their dog successfully trained is the best form of giving back.”

To further the dog’s training, NEADS makes accommodations with families from surrounding communities who foster the prison PUP dogs in order to continue their socialization on weekends. “I’ve seen one of our puppies at a local restaurant, and

was amazed at how calm the dog was, just sitting under the table,” exclaims Wiffin.

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specific training, but at location-specific situations such as a restaurant, busy venues or simply on the street—these foster families continue the training the inmates have established, creating a wellrounded dog that is suited to all types of future situations.

END OF THE LEASH When a puppy graduates

from the Prison PUP Partnership Program, the next step is the true test of over a year of training.

Placement.

For Kristin J. Hartness-Law, a Leicester resident and multiple sclerosis sufferer for close to 22 years, her canine assistant for the past two years has been Bronson, a 3 1/2-year-old smooth coat collie. Bronson is Hartness-Law’s second NEADS dog.

Diagnosed with MS just before her 21st birthday, but suffering symptoms since the age of 16, Hartness-Law is most affected in her left leg, having to walk from the hip because of limited mobility in her knee and ankle.

“When I walk, I swing my left leg out slightly in a half circle and lean to my right so that I can move the leg up and forward. Without assistance, this causes

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{ coverstory } lots of falls because I trip on anything I can’t get the foot over. I also have reduced sense of touch and tire quickly. This is a progressive disability for me, and while I progress slowly, having the right tools help me to be as active and independent as possible,” explains Hartness-Law. Due to her situation, Hartness-Law requires a Walker Balance Dog—a canine assistant who can, among other things, retrieve and pick up dropped items, offer support when walking, bark on command to attract attention when help is needed, assist a handler when getting up off of the floor or even in and out of the shower. Yet most importantly, a NEADS dog brings independence to folks like Hartness-Law. “Having a NEADS trained assistance dog has brought me back the independence I was losing to the MS,” shares HartnessLaw. “I was falling a minimum of twice a week using a cane for balance – with a dog I fall less than twice in six months.”

With Bronson’s help, Hartness-Law is able to independently travel without burdening family or friends, or waiting on the kindness of strangers when in need.

“It takes me longer to get through some tasks than a nondisabled person, but I get through them without depending on others. Until you have to depend on others for basics, it may be hard to understand why having a dog is better than asking

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your family or friends to be caregivers. I will always need some help beyond what my dog can give but, the more I can do on my time, in my way, the more time I have to be with friends John Moon with an eager NEADS pup. as friends—not caregivers. Being and extend our ability and dependent on other people can cripple a expertise to provide highly person.”

STRONG ROOTS “Central Mass. has been a generous supporter of NEADS for many, many years,” admits Moon.

“Many volunteers come from the surrounding areas and of course, numerous clients too….Without the generosity of those around us, we could not expand

trained canines for those with a disability.”

For a disabled individual, this local organization offers the chance of a more independent life, but perhaps more importantly, they offer companionship, support and hope—all from a nonjudgmental source that provides the kind of unconditional love that only a canine assistant can provide.

For more information visit neads.org. of a NEADS dog ONLINE Video in action, plus history EXTRA of NEADS

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Klep

If someone asked me to describe Klep, the one word that comes to mind is longevity. Since the ’90s, Klep has been a major figure in Worcester hip-hop and is regarded by many as a local legend. Time to break bread, this is REAL TALK! How’d you get the name Klep?

I was actually told a long time ago that I “steal the show� when I perform, so therefore the name Klep, which is short for kleptomaniac, fit undeniably.

You have a long hip-hop history in this city. I remember when I was coming up; there were two crews that had it on lock, 180 and F.O.E.S.L. How was this so?

First off, shout out to all the members of F.O.E.S.L.!! And the 180 Krew is what made me who I am, not just as a rapper, but as the man I am today. A

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lot of growth, pain and understanding of self took place throughout my entire involvement of that team, and not for me, but all members.

I think what made us who we were had to do with the work we put into our teams. We set the tone for performing live out here. Providing that WOW! factor is what both teams strived for, and it worked for us. We never really had a chance to express ourselves on records like we wanted. But best believe, we could pack a show in those days, which is actually harder to do locally now, unless you have that viral buzz that everyone is used to.

As one of the most ferocious battle MC’s out here, what is one of your favorite lines that you’ve written and why?

I have a lot, but here’s one that tends to stick: let’s see, “Y’all beat around the bush when you write me? I flow straight to the point like the dull end of a knife‌I don’t negotiate with beef; I either walk or fight. I don’t just compliment a dime;

I either fuck then wife‌y’all tuff, but y’all can be a lot harder. Real thugs will take a little off ya top, and I ain’t talking ‘bout barbers‌heavy flow like holding my rhyme could lean your posture; I’m learning how to spit like monsters!â€?

What is your most memorable battle?

Banor from F.O.E.S.L., of course!!!

That was major out here. Two guys with something to lose—their fans and reputation as an emcee! It didn’t get any more classic than that!

What do you have cooking right now?

Right now, I have numerous projects.

I’m not just a guy chasing the dream of a rap career. I own a registered company known as Triad Fam Entertainment, where I’m currently managing a female artist by the name of JONGI, song writing and working on my first solo project titled Y NOT? And I’m now partnered with We R Us Entertainment, where we book major acts to come out and rock stages for y’all

such as Trey Songz at Hanover Theater last January. Also a film company known as Goldilocks Productions, currently producing and co-musically supervising a hip-hop film ‘bout a white female rapper from Mass. Also look out for my music video, being produced as we speak, for my upcoming single, “If I could,� off of Y NOT?

How do you explain your longevity?

Honestly I think it comes with being humble and still being willing to learn and network. I don’t do music that’s dated, and I don’t walk around the town like I’m some big local celebrity ‘cause the truth is, like every major release, there will always be new customers who have never even heard of you! So the key is to stay humble and keep working and don’t be afraid to try something different ‘cause the times have changed from then till now, but everything I do just happens to be who I am. I’m just now learning myself, as an artist, to be real. And hopefully everyone will enjoy what I have to offer.

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I’m so glad you asked this. ’Cause honestly these guys today do not know how good they have it! We are in a time where you don’t need a record company to get on. All you need is an after-school job and a laptop or computer! And that’s real talk. Most of them probably don’t know what a DAT machine is—everything is MP3 wav files now. But nowadays, the game is so independently driven that all you have to do is record clean, hot music and start a wave on the net. Next thing you know, you’re the next soulja boi!

Truth be told, if you’re an emcee, and you want to do this the rest of your life, and you’re on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc., and you have a little money to spend on travel and marketing, and your fan base isn’t poppin’—then you either suck or you’re not going as hard as you think you are.

But there are a few that grind hard.

And my hat goes off to them ’cause they keep Worcester hip-hop alive like you guys at HHTT and Kinda Dusty. You guys have stepped it up from cafeteria talk to the World Wide Web. And that’s what Worcester has to get a grasp on. We can do it like the majors now! Why are we still recording demos in our basements? Do it big or don’t do it at all. Or just say you’re doing it for fun and stop pretending.

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Scenic Elm Park will be the site of an unusual and inspired art installation presented by SAORI Worcester from August 25-29, to celebrate both the 10th anniversary of the arrival of SAORI in the United States and the 25th anniversary of the renovation of the park’s bridges.

SAORI, according to Nathaniel Needle, who runs SAORI Worcester with his wife, Mihoko Wakabayashi, is an “improvisational form of weaving started in the 1960s in Japan.” The word itself derives from two Japanese words: ORIweaving; and SA, which, in Needle’s best approximation translates as “each thing has its own unique individual quality.”

Together, the two words can be said to mean “weave thyself.”

The installation will consist of 66 banners, each roughly four meters long

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and 50 centimeters wide, which will be hung on the Elm Park bridges. The banners are the handiwork of local individuals and groups, such as the thirdgrade students of Belmont School, as well as artists from such far-flung locales as British Columbia and Ontario, Canada; Japan and Hawaii. According to Needle, individuals from ages seven to 79 have participated in creating the banners, with about a quarter of them woven by people with disabilities.

“The group is extremely representative of Worcester,” he says. “So many people have been willing to donate their effort, make the banner and then let go of it.

Seeing all these banners come in has been pretty moving.”

This installation has been “Nat’s vision from the beginning,” says SAORI Worcester’s intern Grace Cherubino, a student at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Each banner will be sponsored and then given to the sponsor after the event with the aim of creating a multi-thousanddollar scholarship fund to enable low-

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income neighborhood children to come and weave. Weaving can help “create a different identity for kids, especially at-risk kids,” explains Needle.

“We want to make classes available to all ages, all abilities,” says Wakabayashi.

Mihoko Wakabayashi and Nat Needle wave their “Teaching is a bigger weaves in Elm Park. part of the business than Ideas and ideals of community and civic selling.” activism inform their efforts. They view Wakabayashi’s own fiber-art is on this upcoming event as a “community display at the Worcester Center for Crafts, peace installation,” demonstrating the the Danforth Museum in Framingham, values of “creativity, collaboration and and the Wachusett Art Emporium in contribution.” They want “to highlight Holden. She likens the relationship Worcester as a creative place,” as well between SAORI and traditional weaving as draw attention to ongoing Art in the to that between jazz and classical music; Park exhibits. Needle further hopes to SAORI affords the opportunity for the draw visitors’ attention to the exhibit’s artist to be more creative, less constrained multidimensionality, encouraging people by form. The artist’s ideas may come to view the banners from both on and off from “a color, a particular yarn, a specific the bridges, in addition to observing the design...” and may be embellished with banners’ reflections in the water beneath. beads or other objects. Some contributing It will be “extremely beautiful, extremely artists have embraced “the challenge of colorful,” he says, “an explosion of using unusual materials such as wire or universal human creativity.” banana leaves.”

SAORI Bridges of Elm Park. Wednesday Wakabayashi maintains a relationship August 25–Sunday August 29, dawn with SAORI Japan, makers of the nine to dusk. Elm Park, Worcester. To looms in the Worcester studio. She has sponsor a banner or volunteer to help organized conferences in Worcester, New monitor the installation, contact SAORI York and Minnesota.

Worcester at 508-757-4646 or mihoko@ Both Wakabayashi and Needle aspire to goals beyond the anniversary celebrations. saoriworcester.com

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It’s not a black-andwhite examination that blames everything on the administration. Instead it soberly asks real questions amidst the passion. Why would some people choose not to leave the area? Did this disconnect from reality later add to the heightened confusion that developed in the aftermath? Is it realistic to expect anything from a government that has already failed the people? And what is the measure of loss—is it something that is only quantifiable to the specific loser?

Cuba: My Revolution by Inverna Lockpez and Dean Haspiel Vertigo) This harrowing memoir of Lockpez’s early life in Cuba as an enthusiastic supporter of Castro and the extreme measures it took to bring her to her senses is strangely timely. Just as we open up to Cuba, there’s the danger of finding it quaint, but Lockpez documents an ugly rise to power and an even uglier maintenance of it. If at times the dialogue is a little stilted—Lockpez is a painter and sculptor by trade, not a writer—the work, as a whole, is a sincere eye-opener, well-rendered by Haspiel.

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show business as a world of surfaces, where derivatives are valued even in physical appearance, and where old ideas are retooled and defended with artistic hostility. At the center is the image-maker as real star, in this case Fingers. Dinski even manages to capture the shortsightedness of Hollywood in Fingers’ assistant, Yumiko, who offers fleeting perfection at the cost of emptiness.

Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel (Scholastic Graphix) Somewhere between our world and the next lays another one—a land where ghosts congregate and set up their own society, a place where they unload some baggage, right some previous wrongs, and prepare to move on. Terminally ill Garth Hale is planning to see the afterlife fairly soon, but a mix-up with a ghost hunter scoots him along faster than he expected — and, as is usually the case for an outsider in a strange land, not only does he have to escape, he also has to save everyone from the villain trying to dominate the world. TenNapel is a good writer — and his color artwork is particularly lovely here — but he always has a page or two where his Christianconservative views impose on the story. If you can get past that (or just maybe you agree with them), then this is a great one for young readers.

Revolver by Matt Kindt (Vertigo) Offering the kind of mind-bending experience as Christopher Nolan’s, Matt Kindt continues to offer challenging comics in his rise to the top. Sam spends his day editing party photos for a newspaper and talking about sale prices with his materialistic girlfriend, but soon begins to check out into another reality where the world has ended in a burst of disease and war, and the call to survival has dictated that he take charge of his own situation.

But which is reality? Is he dreaming of a more normal life while traversing a world gone mad? Kindt’s final summation is that the lack of adventure in one’s life might be due not to the perfect set-up, but rather the lack of imagination — you just have to do something about it.

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It takes a lot for me to like a film that on first glance looks like it can be dismissed as When Sally Met Harry’s Sperm. This is so not my thing. Jennifer Anniston tends to make my skin crawl off in the opposite direction.

My cold, dead heart is hard to warm; you’d best use a stovetop and extra care in the process, because a microwave is not going to cut it. In other words, for me the bar was set high for The Switch, so it’s pretty remarkable that I liked it.

Jason Bateman is a big part of the reason, if they’d tried to use someone like Ricky Gervais it wouldn’t have worked. Bateman has been criminally underappreciated on the big screen. Since TV’s brilliant Arrested Development he’s been mostly relegated to one-dimensional supporting roles: wisecracking military type in The Kingdom, jerk husband in Juno, crabby boss in Up In the Air, and so on. Bateman’s smart, self-effacing neurotic-with-an-edge shtick contains all of these elements, but there’s a likeable persona beneath the surface, and The Switch seems to have found the switch that turns it on. This film could do for him what When Harry Met Sally did for Billy Crystal, that is, give him a shot at legitimate comedic leading man roles in good films.

Like with Arrested Development, everything revolves around Bateman, here placed in a NYC urban personal hell.

At the beginning his character Wally runs into a crazy street person who calls out: “Here comes a beady-eyed little man boy!” He takes it to heart, like any true disciple of Woody Allen would, and carries it into his get together with best friend Kassie (Aniston), the girl he secretly loves, showing her pictures of his scrotum because he believes it is diseased.

Kassie has some sort of high-paying TV job and uses phrases from infomercials like: “Life is in session.” She tells him she’s seeking sperm to have a baby, but she won’t take his jizz because that would be weird. He dumps his woes on his boss and buddy Leonard, played to comatose comic perfection by Jeff Goldblum, whose sly timing makes even the most mundane

comment funny.

Kassie decides to get knocked up at a fertility party (the invitation has little sperm-shaped confetti in it) hosted by her friend Debbie (Juliette Lewis, nailing some good one-line zingers). The donor Patrick (Roland Wilson) is a studly dude with an annoying grin. Wally gets drunk and accidentally loses the guys sperm sample in the bathroom at the party, and so he replaces it with his own. He’s so sauced that he forgets he’s done it. Happy to be preggers, Kassie leaves to raise the kid out of the city.

A Koyaanisqatsi-type time lapse of Manhattan takes us seven years into the future, and Kassie returns with the child, Sebastian (Thomas Robinson), who is a dead ringer for Wally, right down to the OCD behavior and hypochondria. This is the part that could have gotten maudlin, because nothing can wreck a film faster than a bad child actor, but Robinson is endearingly cute and quirky and there is good chemistry with Bateman, who treats the precocious kid as he would any adult, and learns much about himself in the process.

This is the second film this summer about artificial insemination, and I’m probably in the minority saying I found this more tasteful and less affected than The Kids are All Right. Unlike with that film, here I liked these characters and wanted them to succeed. Allen Loeb is to be commended for a witty script, and Josh Gordon and Will Speck for direction with a soft touch, good attention to detail, and stellar casting, as well as for pulling off the near impossible feat of making Jennifer Aniston palatable.

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Quaintly settled in a brickwalked set of stores in Sturbridge, the 420 Steakhouse & Martini Bar overlooks Route 20. A cozy renovated colonial, the restaurant offers seating on both the first and second floors and on an outdoor patio.

Inside are hardwood floors, warm wood stairs and detailing, large windows, and windows decorated with local artists’ work for sale. Outside, the patio has a party feel with small fire-

pits, citronella candles, and a bar right on the deck.

My husband and I sat inside and were early enough to have our pick of tables. The server was quick with drinks, knowledgeable about the menu options, and sympathetic to the difficulties that we had while deciding on what we wanted to order.

As it’s not frequent to see venison on a restaurant menu, I selected that despite the $30 price tag. It came with two sides, and I also opted to pay extra for the Caesar salad. The lobster mac and cheese was calling Scott’s name, and he, too, opted for the salad.

Both of us were pleased with the Caesar salads, which were true Caesars with anchovies and a rich dressing that tasted like it incorporated the anchovy and egg just as it should have. It also came with lemon to spritz on the salad. The Romaine was wonderfully fresh and crunchy, and the shaved parmesan dissolved in nutty goodness when it hit our tongues.

Upon receiving the dinners, I was a little surprised that parts didn’t entirely match their names. The lobster “mac and cheese” was lobster (and plenty of

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it) with a bow-tie pasta in a béchamel sauce.

While too much cheese would have drowned out the delicate tasting lobster, the serving could have used a little more, particularly a gooey Fontina melted over the top, to give it the extra dimension of richness that seemed to be missing. Despite that, Scott found it yummy—particularly because the lobster flavor was so well incorporated. Similarly, my “broccoli au gratin” side was broccoli drizzled with a similar béchamel cheese sauce, which again was good—the broccoli perfectly steamed and seasoned, but not “au gratin,” as I would define it.

Aside from those surprises, everything else either met or exceeded our expectations. The venison was perfect. It must have been well marinated because there was absolutely no gaminess in its powerhouse meat flavor, which was enhanced with a pepper rub and grilled.

Even better (and complementing superbly well) was my choice of the tri-mushroom

sautéed side. The three kinds of mushrooms were cooked in a sharp sherry that added a great dimension to the venison and was also delicious on its own.

We finished dinner with desserts and one of the house martinis. Scott had New York cheesecake topped with sweet strawberry sauce that paired nicely. I had an utterly decadent chocolate mousse that melted like silk on my tongue and nicely harmonized with my chocolate-covered-strawberry martini.

The drink was a little sweeter than I’d like, but it was good—especially along with the mousse and homemade whipped cream.

The total bill, including drinks, was $86.82. (The martini was $9 and two lemonades at $2 each, bringing the drinks total to $13.) Drink prices were average and not over-priced compared to many other high-end restaurants. The food matched its price, but it is a fancier restaurant, so I recommend saving it for a special occasion. Overall, it was a good night out and worth the visit.

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Competitive Herb Show Have some thyme? Check out a mint way to spend an afternoon becoming sage at the Competitive Herb Show on August 20 through 22 (all puns unapologetically intended). Sponsored by the New England Unit of the Herb Society

of America, this show features culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs. Smell and enjoy the variety of judged herbs and listen to lectures and demonstrations presented by herb experts. $10 adults; $7 seniors; $5 youth; free for members and children under 6. August 20, 12:30-5 p.m.; August 21 and 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

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Perfect Game Golf Galore: If you haven’t checked out the HD golf simulator at Perfect Game, stop in this month for two cool events. Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Golf Pro Jim Fenner will be giving lessons on the Full Swing Virtual Golf Simulator. Then, you can show off what you learned every Thursday for the next four weeks at the Heineken Long Drive Contest. Starts at 10 p.m. and Heineken will be giving out prizes throughout the night. Perfect Game, 64 Water St., Worcester, 508-792-4263.

Wormtown Oktoberfest Mark your calendars

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purchase of some good looking kale, market coordinator Angelique Webster was on the microphone inviting everyone to take part in the large community mural by the DJ station. Even if we couldn’t draw, she assured, she wanted us to sign around the roots to show where the community grew from.

The energy here was unlike any of the other markets that I’d visited. Quite a few youths danced to the music and helped organize; others ran booths. Several languages danced around the air as fellow shoppers chatted over the produce—most of which was organic or transitional

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Seasonality: June - October Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main South; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Great Brook Valley.

Specialty: Organic fruits and vegetables, local honey, prepared foods friendly to special diets, baked goods, live music, art, community information booths, festival atmosphere.

Claim to Fame: Not only get high quality produce and food, but support local programs like YouthGROW, Dismas Farm, Many Hands Organic Farm and many other parts of the Greater Worcester County community.

As if you needed another reason: Accepts credit and debit cards, WIC and senior coupons; and all purchases made with EBT, SNAP or Food Stamps are a 2-for-1 value.

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now – Wormtown Brewery will be throwing an Oktoberfest celebration at Luciano’s Cotton Club Restaurant in Union Station on October 16. There will be local music from Chris Reddy, Jack Babineau, Soulstice and The Franks as well as great home cooked German food and plenty of beer. $10 admission, must be 21+ with ID. All beer and food items $5. 6 – 11 p.m. Luciano’s Cotton Club, Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester. 508-755-6408.

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organic—and other food. The prices for the organics were comparable, if not better than, the prices that you’d see in any supermarket, and the selection was excellent. All of the items were grown locally, some right in the city of Worcester through the YouthGROW program. If you’re looking for a good farmers market with an excellent variety that’s fun to shop at and supports the Worcester community, definitely check out the REC Farmers Market.

Canning for Beginners: If you’re looking to make your summer last a bit longer, learn how to preserve fruits and vegetables with a canning lesson at Culinary Underground on August 26. This is a hands-on workshop in which students learn how to prepare and preserve fresh fruits and vegetables using pickling, water-bath and pressure-canning methods. Also learn how to make preserves, jams and jellies and find out which preservation methods are best for each type of food. Fee is $75. 6-9 p.m. Culinary Underground, 10 Hillside Ave., Southborough, 508-904-6589.

Summer Apple Tasting Tour: Start your autumn early by taking an apple tour at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Their Davenport Collection features 119 pre-20th century apples, including 23 summer-ripening apples. With names like Gravenstein, Quince of Cole, Sops of Wine, Twenty Ounce and Yellow Transparent, Granny Smith is starting to look awfully boring‌ Sample some of these varieties on August 21. Included with regular admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors; $5 youth; free for members and children under 6. 2-3:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston, 508-869-6111.

BITES TIPSTER: If you’ve got a Worcester dining-scene tip for us, we want to know! New restaurant or cafÊ here in the city? Have you discovered a new place to eat out that you just have to share? New chef behind the stove?

A scoop on the hot new sous chef? Then send along to editor@worcestermag.com.

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End summer on a high note when you take the family to see Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” as performed by the Gateway Players on August 20-22, at Southbridge High School auditorium, 25 Cole Ave., Southbridge. Show times are 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. $15/$12 for senior citizens and youth under age 18. For tickets or reservations, contact Gateway at 508-7644531 or visit gatewayplayers.org.

Divertido Festival

Worcester’s own celebration of all things Central American will converge at the 2010 Latin American Festival on Saturday, August 21 over at City Hall Plaza, 455 Main St. in Worcester from noon-9 p.m. Centro Las Americas presents one day of Latin music, food, crafts, information tables, children’s tent, beer garden and so much more – all for free! Visit worcesterlatinfestival.com for more details.

Bond.

James Bond.

Uncover the coolest night in entertainment this week, as

James Bond Night Cabaret with Niki Luparelli, Dan Burke, and the Speakeasy Combo comes to Nick’s Bar and Restaurant on Saturday, August 21. Songs from all Bond

movies, and the golden Bond era. Come on out, Secret Agent Man! Dress as your favorite Bond Character or just come undercover. No cover, but it is oh so hip to tip. 8:30 p.m.1:30 a.m., 124 Millbury St., Worcester, 508-753-4030.

Out to lunch

Treat yourself to lunch and summer tunes at the Out to Lunch: Concerts on the Common series, which runs Fridays through August 27. This 2nd-annual summer-concert series offers a break from your work day as you head “out to lunch” on historic Worcester Common.

Enjoy live music, grab a bite to eat, browse and buy wares of area artisans and shop from

area farmers in a mini farmers market. Up this week is on August 20 is Hat On, Drinking Wine, offering a sound that combines American roots, with traces of blues, folk, reggae and traditional Irish music. The band’s lineup consists of Jarrett Conner on drums; Jared Forgues on bass and mandolin; Jim Lang on piano, accordion and tin whistle; Matt Robert on electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals; and Ed Whalen on acoustic guitar and vocals. Noon-1:30 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St., Worcester, 508-799-1175.

Shark blood

The Worcester Sharks and the SMG managed DCU Center are together hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, August 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Convention Center lobby with the support of the American Red Cross. All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a pair of tickets to a 2010-2011 Worcester Sharks regular-season home game! Donors are strongly encouraged to schedule a convenient appointment by calling the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org. Donors

should enter the Convention Center at Door #2 on Major Taylor Blvd. Limited curbside parking will be available for donors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, 508-755-6800, redcrossblood.org.

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skywatch on Burncoat Pond Spend a peaceful summer evening hiking and enjoying nature on new trails during

Evening Walk with Ron Wolanin at Burncoat Pond on Saturday, August 21. Meet at the end of Polar Spring Road, Route 9 (watch for Spencer/ Leicester line; dirt road is adjacent to the entrance for Spencer Country Inn). Bring binoculars and a flashlight. For more information and to register, call 978464-2712. $9 adult members, $13 adult nonmembers. 5-8 p.m. Mass Audubon: Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Polar Spring Rd., Spencer, Massaudubon.org.

Cruise night

Jamn Promotions Children’s Miracle Network Cruise Night on Sunday, August 22 will benefit Children’s Miracle Network of Boston Children’s Hospital. All cars and motorcycles welcome. Trophies, BBQ foods, music provided by PJ Entertainment, and other family-oriented activities.

Weather permitting. Spectators free. Driver raffles with dozens of give-aways supported by various sponsors 4-7:30 p.m. Worcester Wal-Mart Supercenter, Route 146, Worcester, 774-242-5297 or CruisinwithJamn.com.

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Admit it. You’ve always wanted to participate in the kitschy and campy Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Well now you can move out of your seat, you Dr. Frank-NFurte wanna be, and audition for Worcester’s own version of this fun and entertaining cult classic with Central Mass Community Theatre.

Cast will perform the original stage version of the show (yes, audience participation is not only accepted but will be encouraged by the sale of props). Casting will be done in groups (by character), so e-mail cmctheatre@gmail.com or call 508-865-4784 and leave your contact information and availability for the 19, 23 and

Check out the Summer Triangle formed

by Vega, Altair and the super luminous star Deneb at the SkyWatch: Geometry in the Skies at the EcoTarium on Thursday, August 19. See the planet Neptune reach opposition in Capricorn, and mighty Jupiter appear later in the evening. Tour Sagittarius, check out the Celestial Teapot and locate our Galactic Center, which has a four million solar mass black hole. On this full summer night, you ll also see the Ring Nebula in Lyra (M57), Albireo, a blue and gold double star in Cygnus and the dumbbell planetary nebula in Vulpecula, the sky fox. $10 non-members, $8 EcoTarium and Aldrich Society members. $6 children (ages 16 and under). 8:30-10 p.m.

EcoTarium, Alden Digital Planetarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2703 or ecotarium.org.

herbs galore

Discover the fascinating world of herbs and herbal products at Tower Hill Botanic

Garden’s Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme; Herb Show! On Saturday, August 21 through Sunday, August 22. Held for the first time ever, this educational display on the use and culture of medicinal and culinary herbs will feature vendors selling herbs and herbal products, and demonstrations from herb experts. $10 Adults, $7 Seniors, $5 Youth, Free under 6. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org.

8 to date

Looking for a different way to meet that someone special? How about Speed

Dating at Coral Seafood on Monday, August 23?

8minuteDating is a fast and fun way for single people to meet. At 8minuteDating events, you’ll have 8 one-on-one dates that last 8 minutes each. If both parties are interested in meeting again, they provide contact information so you can set up another date. Get your stop watch on over to Coral Seafood on Shrewsbury Street, as the event kicks off at 6:45 p.m.

Before, during and after your dates you’ll have time to socialize, grab drinks, gobble up free appetizers. It’s a great, stress-free way to meet new people outside your usual circle. Preregistration is required. $35 per person. 6:45-8:30 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 978-8860344 or 8minutedating.com.

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Tired of the same old sounds? Check out brand new band Wild Mountain Strategy at their very first show at Beatnik’s on Thursday August 19. “Wild Mountain Strategy is a jam rock power trio with blues undertones. We gravitate anywhere between hard rock infused originals to blues jams,” says Michael Caprioli, the guitarist and vocalist.

Caprioli, who has been mostly playing solo, is joined by Jonathan Golen (of Heir and Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse) on bass and vocals and Matthew Cassell on drums. Check ‘em out so you can say you were there from the start!

At Ralph’s on Friday August 20 witness one of the most epic “cat” fights in history. You will not want to miss the Boston League of Women Wrestling (BLOWW) (pictured), a downright dirty wrestling show of women who say they are like “the older brother who buys their kid brother

cigarettes and porn.” Be warned: there are no kiddie pools filled with Jello, just some badass broads who challenge each other on a mat to a soundtrack of rock n’ roll. Stick around for fantastic music by the The Bee’s Knees, Planetoid and Hotblack.

Speakeasy but listen closely to cool quartet Jazzed Up at ‘30s themed Luciano’s Cotton Club Restaurant in Union Station. They play Great American Songbook classics that will go perfectly with your sophisticated cocktail. “We’re glad to share such real romantic musical gems. Part of our performance is a discovery process as many times we’ll play a tune for the first time and if lucky, get to fall in love with a new musical jewel,” says pianist and vocalist Mauro DePasquale.

If you’re mourning the end of summer, make the most of what’s left at Jillian’s Summer Fest on Saturday August 21 over on Grove St. DJ B-Lo and DJ Reckless will be spinning hits outside while cover groups Katie Talbert, Brian Richards and Prospect Hill will be rocking it inside. Sponsored by Coor’s Light and WAAF, the fest also includes a beer truck and giveaways.

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ARTSWorcester, ARTSWorcester presents Drawn to Life: Concept and Craft in Contemporary Art, through Aug. 20. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org.

Booklovers’ Gourmet, Recent Paintings by Stephen O’Neil, Through Aug. 28. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book.

EcoTarium, SkyWatch: Geometry in the Skies, Thursday; ESI: Asian Longhorned Beetle, Tuesdays, Saturdays, through Aug. 21.

Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, 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 programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508929-2700 or ecotarium.org.

Fruitlands Museum, Flights of Discovery Exhibition, Through Nov. 15; For the Birds: Art from the Mass Audubon Collection, Through Nov. 15; Sculptor Joseph Wheelwright’s Tree Figures Exhibition, Through Nov. 15; Alcott’s Family Picnic, Sunday. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org.

Higgins Armory Museum, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell, Through June 20, 2011; WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31, 2011. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $10 for Adults, $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free.

100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org.

Museum of Russian Icons, Museum Docent Gallery Talks, Thursdays, through Aug. 26. 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: $5 adults, senior voluntary contribution, student and children free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978598-5000 or 978-598-5005 or museumofrussianicons.org.

Post Road Art Center, Landscape Show 2010, through Aug. 31; Call to Artists: Figure Show 2010, Aug. 23 - Sept.

2. 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.

Prints and Potter Gallery, American Craft Gallery, through Dec. 31; Fishing The Reef, Through Aug. 28. 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. 508752-2170 or printsandpotter.com.

Rollstone Studios, NatureWorks Art Exhibit, through Aug. 22.

Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com.

Worcester Art Museum, The Museum Cafe is Open, through Aug. 28; Wall at WAM: “Actions Speak,” THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman), Oct. 30 - Oct. 17; What Matters, Dec. 19 - Aug. 22. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org.

WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 120 Years of Fine Printing : the Story of Woodbury and Company, Through Sept. 24; Videographs

by Joseph Farbrook, Tuesday - Friday. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

music >Thursday 19 CJ Hudson. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001.

Crazy Dave and Farley!. Downstairs Bar at Ralph’s. 4-8 p.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

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outdoors on the patio. $5 Margarita Special! No cover. 6-9 p.m.

Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100.

Summer Concert Series on the Plaza. Around the Corner.

FREE. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc., Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-266-6502 or alternativesnet.org.

Butch Bazillion. 7-10 p.m. Devens Grill, 4 Ryans Way, Devens.

978-862-0060.

Wild Mountain Strategy. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

Open Mic Night W/ Bill McCarthy 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 120 Charlton Road, Sturbridge. 508-347-0174.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-12 al Fresco Trattoria & Bar, 680 Main St., Holden. 508-829-3008.

College Night - Redcarpetworcester.com. 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599.

Astonishing Tales. An indie recording duo made up of Henry Bloomfield and Davis Vigneault. http://harvestcafeonline.com 978567-0948 no cover, pass the hat for performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Open Mic Jam. All players and singers are welcome! FREE. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900.

Open Mic Night. FREE. 8 p.m.-midnight Halligan’s Sports Bar and More, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-832-6793.

Flock Of A-Holes W/ Black County Deputy, Jaxon Boom and Llama Tsunami. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/ Flock-of-Aholes/127019150125.

Audio Wasabi. Brian Chaffee offers up a different musical theme every week. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or myspace.com/audiowasabi.

Lisa Marie & All Shook Up!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Metal Thursday CI: Scaphism, Sauriel, Oneiric Realm and Engraved. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Thursday Night is 18+ Night @ LC’s Lounge W/Cavan & Guest D.J.’s Every Week. Under 21 $5 21+ FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844.

Zach Deputy. Truly a one-man band, he is a powerhouse of performance, technical chops, and one hell of a charismatic presence. $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900.

DJ B Pluff. Come and listen to music that you want to hear.

Great dance and party atmosphere No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The Days End, 287 Main St., Oxford.

Jay Graham Live!. Free. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s, James Keyes. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

>Friday 20 John Mac. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001.

Jesse Fontaine on piano/vocals with Mike Finneron, on guitar/ bass, jessefontaine.net 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 1790 Restaurant & Tavern, 206 Turnpike Road, Westborough. 508-366-1707.

Out To Lunch: Summer Concert Series. Hat On, Drinking Wine-Roots Rock The sound is American roots, with traces of blues, folk, reggae, and traditional Irish music. hatondrinkingwine. com Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1400, ext. 252 or outtolunchworcester.org.

Peanut Butter & Jam in the Park-Latin Jazz with Manolo Mairena. Manolo Mairena (the conga player with our staple Latin Jazz band of Heffernan/Sabatini) who has assembled a stellar quintet performing Afro-Latin rhythms and jazz improvisation that make you want to get up and dance. We will also invite Ray and Annette Gonzalez, the Salsa Storm dance team from Worcester, to join us for a demonstration of Latin dance. Rain location: Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm Street. Free. noon-1 p.m. Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-3477.

Crazy Dave and Farley! Downstairs Bar at Ralph’s. 4-8 p.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Steve Foley. 5:30-10 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

Eddie Lindberg Memorial Benefit Concert. Touch 2 Much, The Evening, J.C. Young, The Hurricane Horns, Hard #9, The Natural Disasters. $10 donation. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on facebook.

Jazzed Up Fridays. Featuring Mauro DePasquale, Joe D’Angelo, John Dollar Murzycki and guest artist. no cover. 7-10:30 p.m. Luciano’s Cotton Club, 2 Washington Square. 508-755-6408.

Live Music Night: Fiske & Herrera. Acclaimed acoustic folk duo live on the patio! 7-11 p.m. 420 Main Steakhouse & Martini Bar, On the Patio, 420 Main St., Sturbridge. 774-241-0386.

Mark Robie. 7-9 p.m. Nu-Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-9268800.

Outdoor Concert with Big Time Band. If 20% or more chance of rain, event will be inside the VIP Lounge inside the Sturbridge Host, 8:30p.m. - 12:30a.m.. FREE. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393.

Sean Fullerton. Band Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Guitar Shorty. 8 p.m.-noon Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311.

Henri Smith with the Workingman’s Jazz Band.

New Orleans vocalist Henri Smith presents all the flavours of the Crescent City including swing, funk, brass band-second line, R&B, hard bop, Latin, Blues, and Calypso. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373.

Live Acoustic. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438.

Live Brazilian Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Pampas Churrascaria Restaurant, 145 E Central St. 508-757-1070.

Live Piano Bar. 8-11:30 p.m. The Other Place Pub and Restaurant, 71 Shrewsbury St., Boylston. 508-869-6003.

Sam Bayer and Dan Cloutier. Dinner is served until 5-9pm.

Reservations accepted. After Dark menu, desserts and cocktails until closing. http://harvestcafeonline.com 978-567-0948 no cover, pass the hat for performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Sean Fullerton Live Acoustic. 8 p.m.-midnight Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or seanfullertonmusic.net.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

B.L.O.W.W. (Women’s Wrestling) Planetoid, Hot Black, and Bees Knees!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Bobby Gadoury Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Carol O’Shaughnessy and Pianist Tom Lamark!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Chris Reddy performs. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com.

DJ Pete the Polock. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

Flock of Assholes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Fusion. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster.

978-537-7750.

Jon Lacouture. Acoustic. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston st. 508-853-9705.

Kenny Crisis & Under Pressure. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373.

Pueblo Nuevo Come and enjoy the spiced Music of Pueblo Nuevo Band. Free. 9-11 p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-797-1011 or pueblonuevoband.com.

THE STONE CLOVERS. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or thestoneclovers.com.

Optical Drive & Prox. Gary Peck’s Optical Drive and Gary Galonek’s Prox join forces for a party full of local talent! 21+ $5, Under 21 - $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), MSB Showcase Club, 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900.

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Pete the Polak, DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

Phantasia Fridays with DJ Tony-T. Top 40, Mash-Ups and Hip Hop. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Ric Porter and The Sons of Soil. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277.

Sam James. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Victory Bar & Cigar, 56 Shrewsbury St. 508-756-4747.

The Wired Wheels & the Cracked Pots. Lizzie & John Wheeler play classic rock and blues with the Cracked Pots on Lake Lashaway free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Lashaway Inn, 80 Main St., East Brookfield. 508-867-2150.

Clamdigger. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877.

The Throttles. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

>Saturday 21 Before the Fall. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001.

Jefferson Starship featuring Paul Kantner. Overdrive opens.

2-6 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871.

Worcester Jazz Jam. Jazz jam session for professionals and amateurs. Bring your Real Book! Free. 2-5 p.m. Nu-Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800.

Outdoor Concert with Doctor Robert. If 20% or more chance of rain, event will be inside the VIP Lounge inside the Sturbridge Host, 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM. FREE. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393.

Dana Lewis Live. Playing the Greatest Hits of the 60’s to the 80’s. FREE! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091 or myspace.danalewismusic.com.

Jon Lacouture. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Brook’s Pub, Lincoln st.

Mark Poulin as Roy Orbison. $16 ($13 Members; $15 Students/Seniors). 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-405-2787 or amazingthings.org.

Sean Fullerton Live Acoustic. Acoustic Blues, Folk, Rock, Soul, and his original music. 8 p.m.-midnight The Nines Neighborhood Bar, 136 Millbury St. 508-340-0318 or seanfullertonmusic.net.

Sins of America, Demons Alley, Genre. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. The Sweetback Sisters. 8 p.m.-noon Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311.

The Rustic Overtones! with Desperate Strangers and Route 44. The pride of Portland, The Overtones along w/ Ex Artur

Dent Foundation band Desperate Strangers and Route.44! Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

Matt D. & Dave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com.

Auntie Trainwreck. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Babe Pino. Live Band $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

On The Rocks Sports Bar & Grill, 96 Lakefront Ave, Lunenburg.

978-342-6692.

Eisman Hunter Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Fusion. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster.

978-537-7750.

Humanwine w/Shane Hall and The Ticklebomb Orchestra, and Dave Magario!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Niki Luparelli, Dan Burke & The Speakeasy Combo!.

No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 On3. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

Rod Stewart Tribute - with First Class Fool! TBA. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough.

508-480-8222.

Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro - Top 40.

Providence’s DJ Hydro spins your favorite Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9:00 pm and Dance Club opens at 10:30pm. Coat room with attendant available. No Cover Charge.

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Shed w/Tim Laroche & Extreme Riders Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978939-7373.

Sinfest 2010 with Crazy Train & Primal Scream. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978365-6105.

Spin Suite Saturdays with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.

T-Bone Blues Band. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516 or myspace. com/dreamswell.

The Numbskulls and Guests. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508363-3507.

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Babe Pino Band. Join Worc harp legend Pino w/ HiFi Ward, SK Marshall & George Dellomo for classic blues tunes. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

The Issues (formerly known as Mood Disorder).

No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Go Gadget Go!. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

Whalebone Farmhouse. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

>Sunday 22 Murderfest. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001.

Acoustic Brunch with Ken Selcer. 978-567-0948 no cover, pass the hat for performer. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Sawyer Brown. Tim LaRoche opens. See Website. 2-6 p.m.

Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871.

Jazz on the Patio: Dick Odgen Trio. 3-7 p.m. Castle Restaurant, 1230 Main St., Leicester. 508-892-8000.

Traditional Irish Seisiun. Authentic Irish Seisiun held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. 4-8 p.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700.

Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Featured artists weekly Donations.

5-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

The Bobby Gadoury Trio 5pm; Andy Cummings 9pm to Close!. No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Dana Lewis Live! 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or myspace.com/danalewismusic.

Music Under the Moose with Danielle Every Sunday.

8 p.m.-midnight Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Open Mic Night. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373.

Dan Kirouac & Sean Fullerton Live Acoustic. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Boardwalk Cafe & Pub, 139 Ocean Blvd, Hampton. 603-9297400 or boardwalkcafe.net.

Josh Briggs Live. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995 or facebook.com/fiveonfriday.

Live Band Karaoke every Sunday night with “Same As Never”. Same As Never is looking for a lead singer. Come down and audition for them LIVE on our stage! You could be the next rock star! Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

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Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. DJ Nick and Weekly Guest DJ’s spin the Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

>Monday 23 Crunk Witch & Another Soldier Down. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Driftin’ Sam Politz 7pm-9pm, Karaoke 9 to Close!. No Cover!. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Dave Rivers & Johnny Moore on “Blue Monday”.

Free. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner.

978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com.

Open Mic Monday Nights at Chuck’s - w/ Bill McCarthy. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Chuck’s Steakhouse, 10 Prospect St., Auburn. 508-832-2553 or myspace.com/openmicworld.

Dan Kirouac live - acoustic rock. boardwalkcafe.net dankirouac.freeservers.com free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Boardwalk Inn, downstairs, 139 Ocean Blvd, Hampton. 603-929-7400.

>Tuesday 24 Open Mic Night w/ Bill McCarthy. Free. 7-11 p.m.

Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

“Totally Tuesdays” Rad tunes in the Diner played every Tuesday Night! 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Big Jon Short. bigjonshort.com no cover. 8-10 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 Open Mic with Shane Hall. Open Mic hosted by Shane Hall.

Never ceases to be interesting! 1 food or drink item purchase. 8-10 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St. 508-479-8311.

Vincent’s presents Scott Ricciuti, Michael Thibodeau and John Donovan every Tuesday night. 8-11 p.m.

Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Open Mic. All styles, genres and skill levels welcome. Free. 8:30 p.m.-noon English Social Club, 29 Camp St. 508-754-3900 or myspace.com/briandolanmusic.

Electric Open Mic & Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373.

James Keyes 9pm to Close!. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Mack The Knife! w/The Numbskulls, Hot Lixx, The Clozapines, The Terribles, The Closers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

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Guitar Shorty, Bare Knuckle

David Kearney, a.k.a. Guitar Shorty, is a blues rock veteran with an extensive resume—in his early days, he was a guitarist for Ray Charles, Guitar Slim, and Sam Cooke. He even married Jimi Hendrix’s sister. With such an extensive pedigree, it’s easy to dismiss Bare Knuckle as an old bluesman’s attempt to stay relevant. But Shorty’s sociopolitically charged blues is perfect for 2010. He pleads for President Obama to “lay some stimulus on” him during the opening of “Please Mr. President.” And on “Slow Burn,” he sympathizes with the plight of war veterans returning to wretched economic conditions, crooning “opportunities are zero, even for a combat hero.” The music is legendary too: on the relatively light-hearted “Temporary Man,” where Shorty tells a fling “you’ll be my dog, I’ll be your bone,” the tight blues-guitar leads prove he still has his fastball. Shorty may be an old man, but Bare Knuckle is an apropos release. guitarshorty.org.

Nemes, Third Time’s a Charm!

Worcester pop-punk band Nemes’ latest EP is the product of an unfortunate circumstance. The band originally intended it to be a full-length album named “Don’t Flush Me,” but the their label hired a hack producer who botched the recording process, and poor Nemes had to scrap the album just before its July 31 release date. They have since recorded the mostly acoustic “Third Time’s A Charm” using only a laptop and a microphone. So Nemes deserves a mulligan if “Charm” is less than spectacular. The thing is: it’s pretty spectacular. The acoustic-pop oriented “Elo Cin” delivers the goods, especially when vocalists Dave Anthony and Josh Knowles harmonize crisply about igniting your paper heart, smoking it and getting real high. And “Magpie” is tantalizing; the whirling violin riffs and frantic acoustic strums match the energy of a classic fiddle hoedown. So much for that mulligan — “Charm” is a damn decent acoustic album for a pop-punk band. myspace.com/nemes.

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>Wednesday 25 Sundown Concerts: Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review. If swing is your style, dance to Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review $12 per car for museum members, $15 per car for nonmembers.

7-8:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, On the Museum grounds/lawn, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924, ext. 291.

Open Mic Night hosted by Sax Player Joe Ferreira.

978-567-0948 No Cover, Pass the hat for the host. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy Free!. 7:30-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or MySpace.com/ OpenMicWorld.

Acoustic Rock with Johnny R. Free. 8 p.m.-noon Brook’s Pub, 251 Lincoln St., Lincon st. 508-612-8128.

Tiki Night with Frank & Eric! 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Jennifer Lee Band, The August Infinity, Out Of The Blue And Denied The Throne. The August Infinity (NY) FREE. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or myspace.com/luckydogmusichall.

Open Mic Night. Hosted By John Franklin Free. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven 258 Pleasant St. 978-868-6340 or theravenrox.com.

A Pony for My Birthday, and Annie and Fannie!. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Open Mic Night with Sessions Promotions. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Starving Artist Open Mic- Hosted by Josh Briggs and Tony Yodice. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. 508-792-0900.

Touring Bands The Bloodline and Skinny Dip with Crypter!!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Wasted Wednesdays with DJ Soup. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.

poetry >Thursday 19 The After 9 Poetry Series. every Thursday open mic poetry then either a featured poet or a slam. No cover but there is a hat pass to help pay the feature...21+ 0. 8:30-10 p.m. Hotel Vernon The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-3633507 or After9poetry.wordpress.com.

Worcester Youth Poetry Slam - Free Teen Workshop Series. The Worcester Youth Poetry Slam in conjunction with the Worcester Youth Center is proud to offer a new free poetry & performance workshops series for local teens who wish to develop their writing and build a community of poets who support, critique and cheer each other on. Workshops will be based on writing

poetry and learning techniques to help present work at a poetry slam. All teens and educators who wish to come to these weekly workshops will need to sign up as members of the Worcester Youth Center, so they can keep track of who’s using their facilities. Free. 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Worcester Youth Center, 326 Chandler St. 508-7914702 or worcesteryouthslam.com.

The Little “a” Poetry Series. The Little “a” Poetry Series occurs every Thursday night around 7:30 at the Q (362 Chandler St, Worcester) and is hosted by Cowboy Matt Hopewell. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St.

>Sunday 22 The Poets’ Asylum. Join Worcester’s longest running poetry series every Sunday night for an open mic reading followed by a featured poet and/or a poetry slam. This week we welcome Danny Balel to our stage. Danny Balel is one of the co-hosts of the Poets’ Asylum and was a member of the 2009 Worcester Slam Team. poetsasylum.org. No cover; donations accepted. 6-9 p.m. Jumpin’ Juice & Java, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800.

>Monday 23 The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show. Spoken Word Poetry & Music & Surprise Ruckus blend together to create an eclectic, dynamic show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Open Mic, Comedy Shtick, Special Featured Performers, Poets On Tour, Snack Time and prizes for demented variations on poetry challenges! Hosted by Alex Charalambides and Nick Davis. Music by Worcester Favorites, Shane Hall & the Ticklebomb Orchestra! 9-11 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.

Worcester Youth Poetry Slam Weekly Workshop Series. Every Monday. The Worcester Youth Poetry Slam Collective is offering free poetry writing & performance workshops in the offices of the Worcester County Poetry Association. Teen Poets & Educators Only. 6-8 p.m. Vasa Hall, Worcester County Poetry Association Offices, 1 Ekman St. worcesteryouthslam.com.

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The Wedding Singer - Friday, August 20 - Saturday, August 21. Travel back to a time when hair was big, collars were up, and a wedding singer just might be the coolest guy in the room! The Wedding Singer takes place in 1980’s New Jersey and tells the story of jilted wedding singer Robbie Hart. Robbie meets Julia and agrees to help plan her wedding, but problems arise as Robbie realizes his true feelings for Julia. $20 for evenings; $15 for matinees. 8-10:30 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-632-2403 or visit theatre.mwcc.edu.

Worcester Shakespeare Festival - Saturday, August 21, 22 Finale of the Worcester Shakespeare Company’s The Taming of the Shrew, with traditional (male/female) casting. For more information or to buy tickets online, visit thehanovertheater.org. $20 (Students/Seniors), $25 (General Admission). 7-9:30 p.m.

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Dances of Universal Peace. The spiritual dance has no other purpose, no other aim than to elevate (hu)mankind beyond self thought, to joy, to bliss, to realization and to peace. peaceworksdancesna.org. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Unity Church of Central Massachusetts, 21 Cedar St. 508-755-6830 or unityofcentralma.org.

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Sutton Housing Authority

5 Church Street, Sutton, MA 01590 The Sutton Housing Authority is seeking qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Executive Director.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the management of forty (40) units of elderly/handicap one (1) bedroom units. The Director will be responsible for implementing and overseeing policies and procedures under the direction of the Board of Commissioners. Duties include the general administration of the Authority’s policies and procedures, supervision of maintenance and buildings, program administration and compliance with all State and Federal regulations and laws. This is a part time position of 15 hours a week and work week set by DHCD guidelines. Qualifications include knowledge of Public Housing Management, experience in administration, finance, personnel, administrative management systems, proven supervisory experience and a minimum of three years’ experience at a senior level with a Massachusetts Public Housing Authority is preferred.

No phone calls, please, submit a resume and cover letter to, Mr. Richard Lindstrom, Chair, Executive Director Search Committee, Sutton Housing Authority, 4 Church Street, Sutton, MA 01590, deadline for all resumes August 25, 2010.

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HELP WANTED LOCAL

TOWN OF SUTTON

HELP WANTED Full Time Police Officer

The Town of Sutton Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of: full time police officer.

The successful candidate must be 21 years of age, have graduated from a recognized full time police academy, be a United States Citizen, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and hold an active driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. A degree in criminal justice or a related field and or similar work experience will be given preference.

Qualified applicants may be required to successfully complete and pass a physical agility test, an oral board examination, and successfully complete a medical and psychological examination.

Candidates will also be subjected to an extensive background examination.

Applications and job descriptions are available at the Sutton Police Department between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. 4 Uxbridge Rd., Sutton, MA. Applications and resumes will be accepted until 4pm on August 30, 2010.

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The Town of Rutland Department of Public Works is accepting applications for two (2) temporary seasonal full-time laborers to be employed within the Department of Public Works.

The laborers must have a valid Massachusetts Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License. Experience in snow removal and the municipal/construction ďŹ eld will be a plus. Other duties include, but not limited to, water and sewer repair, brush cutting, grass mowing, painting, cement mixing, and any other construction related tasks required for Department of Public Works projects.

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Applicants are to provide a copy of their driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Recent drug test results will be required of the successful applicant. Applications may be obtained at the D.P.W. ofďŹ ce, 17 Pommogussett Road, Rutland, MA Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010.

The Town of Rutland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Gary Kellaher, Superintendent, D.P.W.

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English Dovetail. Original cost $4500. Sell for $795. Can deliver. Call Tom 617-3950373 // * Curio Cabinet Greek inspired. Very striking and unique curio cabinet w/ side columns. Gray rubbed finish. Mirrored back w/ glass shelves & interior lighting. 39â&#x20AC;?W X 15â&#x20AC;?D X 86â&#x20AC;?H $325.00 Medway, MA 508-904-5231

LEATHER LIVING ROOM SET in original plastic, never used. Original price $3,000, sacrifice $975. Call Bill 857453-7764 * // LOG CABIN KITS AT BANKRUPTCY LIQUIDATION PRICES!! Nationwide Delivery. Cypress or Pine Logs. 24-month lay-a-way www.logcabinliquidators. com, Toll free 1-800-LOGCABIN * Mikasa Fine China â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classic Flair Greyâ&#x20AC;?, gray with white calla lillies.

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ITEMS UNDER $2010

ITEMS UNDER $2010.00

CHARITY

4 Person Infrared Sauna, 12 ceramic heaters, am/ fm radio & cd player. Asking $1500 978-502-1032

Macintosh G-5 Dual Processing computer. $750.00 Email for details. geno1943@mac.com

6 dozen top of the line golf balls. Like New condition. $35. 508-829-5621.

Mahogany Bed, High Boy, Dresser with mirror, night stand $1200.00 508756-6120.

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Massage Table folding legs. Black leather. $60.00 Steve 508-331-2664

Aluminum Ramps 1500 lb. capacity. Folding. $100.00 cash 978-534-3923

MEDICINE CABINET 24â&#x20AC;? tri-view oak w/ 4 bulb light bar. Good condition $35. 508886-2470.

BETTY BOOP DOLL STANDS 17 1/2â&#x20AC;? HIGH $10 Call 508-795-1566.

Commercial Refrigerator 2 sliding doors and glass sides. $500. Call 774-2393101.

Couch 84â&#x20AC;?, 3 cushions, solid, strong construction, covering 508-791inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $80.00 0531 Dorm Size Refrigerator Haier dorm size refrigerator w/ freezer. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x153;x20 â&#x20AC;&#x153; $50.00. after 5 pm 508-853-1213 ELECTRIC STOVE 20â&#x20AC;? 220 volts Needs to be cleaned a little. Works very well. 3 yrs old. $50 774-312-0673 Ent. Center 48â&#x20AC;? x 49â&#x20AC;? x 15.5â&#x20AC;? Brown oak finish, adj. shelves, storage, many uses. $90.00 508-754-1827 Entertainment Center 6 ft high X 4 ft wide. Good condition. Asking $45. Please call 978-874-5970 Gas Grill 22â&#x20AC;? plus side shelves; full gas tank, cover, take it away for $40; 978840-4345 Girls 3 pce. light wood BDRM Set Bookcase hdbrd bed, dresser, & chest. $225.00 508-829-7664 GRACO SNUGRIDE AND 2 BASES: Very clean & safe, used only 4 months. $40.00.

978-422-8460 HONDA CB550 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;83 Honda Night Hawk. Good cond. $1200 OBO-call 978 8553901 Jotul Coal Stove - Dark Red # NR507B 10.5â&#x20AC;?d X 12.5â&#x20AC;? w X37â&#x20AC;?h $50/OBO Tel. 978422-6408 Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Steamer Trunk - $250/BO. 508-829-8278.

Mountain Bike Specialized Hardrock, 15â&#x20AC;? frame, Rock Shox, blue, 21 speed, mint. $200 508-829-6566 Nice Dog Carrier for small dog. Like New. $25.00 Call 978-345-0677 leave message.

Pair Metal Bar Stools approx. 48â&#x20AC;?h18â&#x20AC;?w18â&#x20AC;?d w/ brown/black tweed seats $120 B/O 508-852-7233 Pier 1 Papasan chair, red brick colored cushion, dark brown wicker. Good cond $60 978-537-1670.

Room AC, 5000 BTUs, 3 speed. Used little. $65 508-798-0924 or email scriptjr@yahoo.com Sports Autograph Red Sox Bill â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spacemanâ&#x20AC;? Lee color 8x10 signed photo $20.

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TRAINS O gauge, 3 locomotives, 16 cars, track bldgs, etc. $500 firm. 978-772-3637 Wedding Dress â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mon Cherieâ&#x20AC;? Pd over $1000, sh sl beaded top, satin skirt, app S/8, $100. 508-981-1941

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Holden Townhouse Condo.

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL Docket No. WO10P2460EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508)831-2200 In the Estate of: Arthur R Granger Late of: Millbury, MA 01527 Date of Death: 05/09/2010 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Dorothy A Granger of Millbury, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Worcester ON OR BEORE TEN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 09/07/2010 In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16.

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NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Docket No. WO10P2498GD Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St., Worcester MA, 01608 In the interests of Christopher M Gonynor Jr of Sutton, MA Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 08/04/2010

by Charlene A Gonynor of Sutton, MA will be held 09/09/2010 8:30 AM Motion. Located COURT ROOM 2, Worcester Probate and Family Court.

2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.

3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.

4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interests.

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LEASE OF TOWN PROPERTY The Town of Millbury, through its Board of Selectmen, is soliciting sealed proposals for up to a ten- (10) year lease of approximately 18,729 square feet of space located Southeast of Worcester in the former Center School at 130 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, for the purpose of operating a Massachusetts Department of Education approved educational institution or similar service.

Forms and specifications may be obtained from the Board of Selectmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527, or by calling 508865-4710. Proposals will be accepted until 1:00 pm on Monday August 30, 2010 at the Board of Selectmen office, at which time they will be opened and recorded.

The Millbury Board of Selectmen reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive any informalities and to award the lease as shall be in the best interests of the Town of Millbury.

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on September 2, 2010 at 7:30pm on the petition of H. Louis Rocheleau, for a finding from MGL ch.40A.§6 to permit the increase of square footage on a business sign.

The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 497 Central Turnpike, Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 30, Parcel # 8. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District.

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER M.G.L. c.183A:6 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of the Worcester District Court (Docket No. 0662CV 2305) in favor of the Trustees of the Countryside Estates Condominium Trust (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trustâ&#x20AC;?) against Barbara An George a/k/a/ Barbara Ann Van Dyke, establishing a lien pursuant to M.G.L.c. 183A:6 on the estate known as Unit 4-25 in the Countryside Estates Condominium, for the purpose of satisfying said lien, the real estate will be sold at Public Auction commencing at 11:00 a.m. on October 6, 2010 at 176 Maple Avenue, Unit 4-25, Rutland, Massachusetts. The real estate to be sold is more particularly described as follows: Description: Condominium Unit No. 25, Building 4, (the Unit) in the Condominium known as The Countryside Estates Condominium (the Condominium) situated at Maple Avenue (Route 56), Rutland, Massachusetts and created by Master Deed as may be amended from time to time (the Master Deed) dated November 8, 1985 and recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds, in Book 9055, Page 001.

The Unit is more particularly described (1) in the Master Deed, (2) such site and floor plan as have been recorded or filed therewith (3) in the first Unit Deed thereof, and (4) copies of portions of such site and floor plans filed therewith. Said Unit is conveyed together with an undivided .509 percent interest in the common areas and facilities of the Condominium.

The Unit and said undivided interest are together hereinafter referred to as the Premises.

Said Unit is intended only for residential use and for no other purpose except as may be expressly permitted by the Trustees of the Condominium in accordance with the provisions of the Master Deed and Declaration of Trust.

The Premises are conveyed subject to and together with the benefit of (1) the provisions of Chapter 183A of the General Laws (Ter. Ed) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (2) the provisions and matters set forth and/or referred to in the Master Deed, (3) the provisions of any instrument creating the Unit Owners Organization and the By-Laws thereunder as recorded or filed with the Master Deed and such Rules and Regulations as may be promulgated thereunder and (4) the provisions set forth and referred to in the Foreclosure Deed of the Bank for Savings dated December 2, 1991 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds, in Book 13816, Page 250.

Terms of Sale: 1. A non-refundable deposit payable by certified check or by bank check in the amounts of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) shall be payable at the time and place of the Auction.

2. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid to the Trust by certified check or by bank check within thirty (30) days from the date of the Auction.

3. An Auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Release Deed will be issued to the purchaser, upon payment of the balance of the purchase price, within thirty (30) days from the date of the Auction. The Deed shall convey the premises subject to, and with the benefit of, all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens, and existing encumbrances of record senior to the lien hereby being satisfied, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens or encumbrances is made in the Auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Release Deed.

4. Additionally, and not by way of limitation, the sale of the real estate shall be subject to and with the benefit of any and all tenants, tenancies, and occupants, if any.

5. No representation is or shall be made at to any amount of real estate taxes, which may be due and outstanding.

6. The successful bidder shall pay the future condominium common charges (including any special assessment installments that become due), commencing with the date of the Auction.

7. No representation is or shall be made as to any other mortgages liens, or encumbrances of record.

8. No representation is or shall be made as to the condition of the real estate or the Condominium. The real estate shall be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is.â&#x20AC;?

9. Other terms, if any, shall be announced at the Auction.

10. This Auction is subject to and in accordance with the Judgment and Order, a copy of which may be obtained from the Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counsel, Henry B. Raphaelson, 340 Main Street, Suite 565, Worcester, MA 01608.

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William A. Adams III Clark University senior William A. Adams III, known as Billy to friends and family, returned to Worcester this week after doing his part to shift the dialogue on same-sex marriage in California during a summer internship, funded by the Larry Franks ’73, Ellen Berelson and the Theodore H. Barth Foundation. Through his work at Equality California, Adams conducted community based research on equality of marriage issues, provided education to Californians on same sex marriage, and addressed a crowd of more than 300 at a Marriage Equality Rally in Fresno after Proposition 8 – a ballot measure that banned same-sex marriages in California – was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.

We caught up to this politically active young man upon his return to the city, to hear what he had to say…

How old are you? I am 21.

Tell us about your work during your summer internship at Equality California.

What is your major at Clark? I am a

Following the passage of Proposition 8 (eliminated the right of same sex couples to marry) in California, I became outraged that such a blatant form of discrimination was still occurring in our country. I remember closely following the 2008 election with a particular interest in what was happening with Prop. 8. I was extremely disturbed that Prop. 8 had actually passed, that I felt an obligation to work towards reinstating marriage equality in the Golden state.

In 2009, Equality California embarked on a 3-year grassroots public education campaign to educate community members about the importance of marriage for same sex couples. I

senior, majoring in Government & International Relations.

Where are you originally from, and what brought you to Clark? I grew up in Augusta, Maine where my parents still live. I loved growing up in Maine because it instilled into me a sense of hard work and a close-knit community setting that many of us in New England are fortunate to be raised in. I chose Clark because of its reputation of “challenging convention, changing the world” and for its global perspective which I felt would open so many doors for me as it has so far.

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Repealing Prop. 8 is something that I want to be a part of so that I can create a more equal and fair society for my children and future generations. After, I would like to go to Graduate school.

Did you see a big difference in the gay culture of California as compared to here in New England? Coming from New England and such a supportive environment, I think that many in the LGBT community, including myself, sometimes take things for granted. Of course no place is perfect and everybody’s personal experience is different but I think that because we have marriage equality we forget how lucky we are to live in such an affirming place. In California and in much of the United States, this issue is still a hot button issue and so the struggle for full acceptance under the law is still being debated.

What do you think the biggest challenge is right now for the LGBT equality movement? I think that there is a

certain degree of complacency in the LGBT community. Overall, many feel like same sex marriage will be commonplace in the next decade or two. However, we still need to do the tough work to help pave the way to that future.

When you went to California this summer, what was the biggest thing you missed about Worcester? Two things: the people and the food. In addition to my friends at Clark, I really miss all of the familiar faces at the coffee shop down the road and the deliveryman that frequents the campus so often.

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