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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, November 2, 2018 Perfection at the voting Selectmen booth for 50 years encouraged by proposal for BY KEVIN FLANDERS NEWS STAFF WRITER SPENCER – As candidates on both sides of the aisle exhort residents to hit the polls on Nov. 6, they won’t Sugden building have to bother contacting Carol McPherson. Demonstrated by her BY KEVIN FLANDERS a selectmen’s meeting last 50-year perfect voting record, she NEWS STAFF WRITER month. The proposed project knows exactly when the elections are SPENCER – Just a few would renovate the entire happening each year. months ago the histor- building and reconfigure McPherson was recently honored ic Sugden Block building it into a multi-use facility. for her civic dedication by State appeared to be destined for Approximately 10,000 square Representative Donald Berthiaume. demolition, but recent devel- feet of retail space would occu- After registering to vote when she opments have brightened its py the first floor, while the was 21 years old, McPherson didn’t forecast. second and third floors would miss a town or statewide election for At an Oct. 22 meeting, select- be converted into one-bed- more than 50 years. Her husband Bob men unanimously authorized room residential rental units McPherson, who served as the town Town Administrator Thomas for senior living. moderator for over 20 years, nearly Gregory to negotiate the Among the highlights of the matched her perfect record during sale of the building for pri- proposal is the expansion of that same timeframe. But a single vate development. Mexicali Mexicali Grill, which would absence from a primary election due Mexican Grill is proposing be renovated to include an out- to illness thwarted his chance at per- a $3 million renovation and door seating section. Mexicali fection. expansion project that would Mexican Grill oversees the Carol McPherson is always quick to take about two years to com- operations of the Spencer joke around with her husband about plete. restaurant and several others that missed primary many years ago, Kevin Flanders photo. Officials from Braven, LLC, throughout the area. Town but their commitment to civic engage- Spencer’s Carol McPherson was recently honored by State the property developer that Representative Donald Berthiaume for a lengthy perfect voting would manage the project, Please Read BUILDING, page ­A10 Please Read VOTING, page ­A10 record. answered questions during ‘Training’ for railroad disasters

Kevin Flanders photo. Spencer Exchange Club President Tom Lowkes greets guests. Kevin Kevin Flanders photos. Flanders photo. CSX representative John O’Neal discusses several aspects of railroad safety with guests.

BY KEVIN FLANDERS Hosted by the West Brookfield dures for emergency personnel NEWS STAFF WRITER Candidates give Fire Department and Board of to follow in the event of a derail- EAST BROOKFIELD – Area Selectmen, the CSX safety train ment. first responders are on track program took place in a sid- With the CSX main line when it comes to railroad safe- ing off Cottage Street in East passing through Warren, Exchange of ideas ty, as they participated in a Brookfield. On Oct. 26-27, local West Brookfield, Brookfield, two-day course on emergency police, fire, and EMS officials East Brookfield, Spencer, and BY KEVIN FLANDERS Paul DePalo (Governor’s responses on the rails. learned about several proce- Leicester, the training sessions NEWS STAFF WRITER Councilor – 7th District); SPENCER – Local candi- State Representative Donald Please Read TRAINING, page ­A10 dates took advantage of last Berthiaume and Jean Strauss week’s opportunity to make a (5th Worcester District); final impression on residents, Joanne Powell and Dennis as the Spencer Exchange Club McManus (Worcester County Changing lives just by jogging held a meet and greet event Clerk of Courts); and Kathryn for its members. Toomey and Kate Campanale BY KEVIN FLANDERS Orchards on Lincoln Road. All leader and community volun- On Oct. 23, the club hosted (Worcester County Register of NEWS STAFF WRITER proceeds will be split between teer, the New Leader was able candidates for several legisla- Deeds). NORTH BROOKFIELD – two recipients, the Clara to get a much clearer picture tive positions during the event After each candidate pro- When residents take part in the Barton Camp in Oxford and the of how various initiatives are at Charlie’s Diner. Attendees vided a brief introductory annual Apple Run/Walk, they University of Massachusetts improving lives every day. included Senator Anne Gobi speech, Exchange Club mem- aren’t simply helping to raise diabetic research team. For North Brookfield’s Karen and Steven Hall, who are bers and their spouses were funds and awareness. They’re But while fundraiser par- Hubacz-Kiley, who was diag- battling for the Worcester, able to mingle with candi- changing lives for people living ticipants always know where nosed as a Type 1 diabetic in Hampden, Hampshire and dates and ask about their cam- with diabetes. their donations will be headed, 1986 at age 16, it’s important to Middlesex Senate district. paigns. This year’s Apple Run/Walk they don’t often know how the continue helping to raise funds Additional opponents includ- “We figured it would be a for Diabetes will take place on money will be spent. During an ed Attorney Jen Caissie and Saturday, Nov. 3, at Brookfield interview with a local business Please Read JOGGING, page ­A18 Please Read CANDIDATES, page ­A18 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018

ties, and much more. Lunch available. 10:30 am. Free 5” x 7” photograph with Christmas Tree Festival & Auction. Santa by Casson-Foster Photographers. New Leader Notes Contact: Patricia Stark 508-885-5131 Tickets are $5, children under 5 are free. ANNUAL PITCH PARTY STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LUNCH & CONCERT years. Gravestone artwork castings will The Leicester Lions Club MANCHESTER, NH — Saint Anselm Local senior adults are invited be available for ‘hands on experience’. Thanksgiving Pitch Party Sunday, Nov. College has released the Dean’s List of to a Thanksgiving performance at Come and learn about how this unique 18, Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow high academic achievers for the second Brookfield Elementary School starring art, history, and symbolism “Helps Ave., Leicester beginning at 1:30 P.M. $4 semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Healy’s fourth grade students. The keep the Dead Alive”. plus a non-perishable food item Prizes To be eligible for this honor, a stu- program will be accompanied by a tradi- Sullivan, a lifelong resident of for top 8 scores Proceeds to Benefit dent must have achieved a grade point tional turkey dinner with all the fixin’s Massachusetts, has spent many hours Lions Charities and the Leicester average of 3.1 or better in the semester provided by our fabulous cafeteria staff in graveyards all over the world. An Community. with at least 12 credits of study which on Thursday, Nov. 15. Back doors open education in art history and restoration SPAGHETTI SUPPER award a letter grade. A total of 729 stu- at 12:35 p.m., cafeteria seating begins led to the creation of “Gravestone Knights of Columbus Council # 11080, dents representing 22 states received at 12:45 p.m. Please RSVP by Nov. 8 Girls,” from a hobby to a full time Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, this honor. Mark W. Cronin, dean of the to (508) 867-8774. This is a free event, vocation. Brenda works with dozens Brookfield/West Brookfield is sponsor- college, announced that the following but any food or cash donations will of libraries, historical societies, gene- ing a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, student have been named to the Dean’s be given to the Brookfield Ecumenical alogy groups and museums to raise Nov. 10 in Dugan Hall, Sacred Heart List for the spring 2018 semester from Food Pantry. awareness and teach what history lies Church, 10 Milk St., West Brookfield. East Brookfield Mikaela Lachapelle WELCOME TO THE GRAVEYARD! buried in their own back yards. This Proceeds from this event will benefit class of 2018 majoring in nursing; from On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Seniors and program will be held downstairs in the the “S.O.N.G., Inc. (Supporting Orphans Spencer Nicholas St. Germain class of the Brookfield Council on Aging will Brookfield Congregational Church at Nationally & Globally) 2018 Christmas 2020 majoring in criminal justice. be entertained by “Welcome to the 11:30 A.M. It will bring to light how we Drive.” More information at www.sup- LEICESTER TURKEY DINNER Graveyard”, a special program spon- and the Gravestone girls honor those portingorphans.org On Thursday, Nov. 29 11:30 a.m.-12:30 sored by the Jeppson Fund. Brenda who have passed away. Please come Dinner includes pasta fagioli, garden p.m. at the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Sullivan has been studying about the and join us! salad, spaghetti & sauce, meatballs & Winslow Ave., Sen. Michael O. Moore art & history, and symbolism of grave- HOLIDAY FAIR sausage, garlic bread, homemade des- hosts his annual Turkey Dinner. Stop stones for at least 20 years. Her program Stella Chapter Holiday Fair on serts, water, soda, and coffee. Cost is by for the annual ‘Turkey Dinner’ for will take us on a virtual Powerpoint Saturday, Nov. 10 9 a.m.-2 p.m., held only a $12 donation and $8 for children area seniors, the event is free and open tour from colonial burial grounds at Joel Prouty Masonic Lodge, 780 under 12 years old. Family rates are to local senior residents. Interested through the rural cemetery movement Southbridge St., Auburn. Featuring: available! Take out dinners begin at attendees are requested to RSVP to the of the 19th and 20 centuries. Learn homemade crafts, baked goods, jewelry, 5:30pm and sit down dinner is served at local Senior Center no later than one why the styles and art evolved over 400 plants, wood crafts, candles, opportuni- 6:00 pm. Raffles, door prizes, and more! week prior to the event. 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Northbridge anticipation of the chilly season, it’s so when I received a squash Take ** time once again to take a peek into the from a friend’s garden she My husband and I Take the hint – share a hint! That’s email box and snail-mail bag to find told me this tip: the have started to clear the premise of this reader’s submission out what strategies and solutions read- Before cutting the squash, Hint out family items that (which was sent in last year and recent- ers are eager to share. From cleaning place in microwave for three have been stored ly rediscovered): graffiti to preserving memories, this to five minutes (depending KAREN away for quite some A few weeks ago, your column had month’s column features an interesting on size). This will soften the time. Some items go a lot of hints for a workshop. Since my array of tips and tricks to make life a squash just enough to cut it TRAINOR back to our parents brother who now resides in Florida, little easier! without any issues. and grandparents, spends countless hours weekly in his ** MC etc. Now when we workshop, I knew he would enjoy it so This prep tip literally cuts the chore Sturbridge part with something to our family mem- I mailed it to him. I was right, he thor- of chopping squash down to size! ** ber, we make out a card stating who oughly enjoyed it and gave me a couple No bones about it, this granny’s hint it belonged to, and any story behind of hints he thought some of your read- I finally have a day off and am getting ensures a safe and delicious mealtime it. The card is put with the item and a ers might find helpful: some items on my list crossed off, and for youngsters: picture is taken of it. This way, they can The first is to fasten a yardstick to this is one of them: then put the pictures on a disc or on the the front of his workbench to measure Here is a hint someone told me regard- While caring for my grandchildren computer for future reference. things like small screws, nuts, bolts, etc. I worried about all Over time, some information has The second is to fasten an auto cargo the small bones unfortunately been lost or forgotten. If net to the front of his workbench to put when making tur- you inherit something or value some- things he uses often; they are very visi- key soup. thing you have, my suggestion is to do ble ad easy to access. Program I solved the prob- this now, so the history of the item will Carol Girardin lem by buying a not be lost, and future generations will Webster lingerie wash bag. I not be left guessing. ** then placed the car- Barbara Lifer Prize Winner cass of the turkey in Webster Congratulations to Carol Girardin of on WWI planned the washed bag and ** Webster whose name was drawn for zipped it up. Place A loyal reader offers two very differ- dinner for two at the Publick House. it in the pot, cover ent repurposing tips: She submitted the workshop tip above. with water and ** Win Dinner for Two at the Publick LEICESTER – In recognition of the 100th anniversary of cook over medium Vandals had spray-painted and House World War I’s completion, the Senior Center will hold a spe- heat for one hour. defaced state park trail areas with spray Your tips can win you a great dinner cial historical program later this month. Always check the paint last night. I have had good luck for two at the historic Publick House On Nov. 19, the Senior Center will host Steve Hooper for a 7 water level. After with this solution, so if you get graffiti Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send p.m. presentation. Hooper will describe the life and career of one hour, place at your home, especially on vinyl sid- in a hint to be entered into a random Marion McCune Rice, a nurse during World War I. An infor- vegetables in the ing, try using oven cleaner. Just spray it drawing. One winner per month will mational film will be shown for about 30 minutes, followed by pot and cook for on as per directions and rinse. Even in win a fabulous three course dinner for discussion and questions from guests. the desired time. remote areas in a park, during a clean- two at the renowned restaurant, locat- The film was praised by Elizabeth Dole, the former presi- Lift the bag out of up effort we were able to remove graffiti ed on Route 131 across the town com- dent of the Red Cross. For residents seeking to learn what life the pot and onto a from rocks (sometimes two treatments) mon in historic Sturbridge. Because was like a century ago as World War I came to an end, this is cookie sheet with and rinse with jugs of water we carried I’m in the business of dispensing tips, the perfect historical event. It’s also a great opportunity for sides. Cool and in. not inventing them (although I can take residents with family members who served during the war. empty contents of credit for some), I’m counting on you The war ended on Nov. 11, 1918. bag onto the cook- Next…the ceramic bird bath bowl lost readers out there to share your best The program is free to the public, and refreshments will be ie sheet. Pick out its battle with last year’s freezing, so helpful hints! served following the presentation. The Senior Center is locat- your meat – no this summer I glued an old hand paint- ed at 40 Winslow Ave. bones, no worries. ed enamel soup pot that I just couldn’t Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip Add spices if want- part with on the pedestal. I placed some that has worked for you? Do you have a ed. Wash bag and small stones in the bottom and keep it question regarding household or gar- save for another partially-filled so pollinators and others den matters? If so, why not share them soup. can drink without getting their wings with readers of Stonebridge Press news- Barbara wet which keeps them from flying or papers? Send questions and/or hints Lariviere even possible death. Pollinators need to: Take the Hint! C/o the Southbridge Holden shallow areas to get water. I love look- Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, ** ing out into the garden at that bird and MA 01550. Or E-mail [email protected]. This reader’s tip pollinator bath and know that old steel Hints are entered into a drawing for makes preserving pot will withstand winter’s forces. dinner for two at the historic Publick memories a snap(- Viola Bramel House Inn.

Are there still distressed properties? Regardless of how good the with foreclosures is that banks market is there will always be are looking to unload the prop- distressed properties. It has realtor’s erties at a discount as long as not been as common the last report the buyer will purchase with couple years however our team all occupants in place. The has been helping sellers in challenge with this is that as a short sale situations the whole JAMES buyer you need to pay a much time and there are also still BLACK lower amount assuming the plenty of foreclosures as well. worst possible scenario with Many of them are still left over the condition of the home as from the market we were in possession of the property for well as the difficulty in evicting a few years ago but there are non-payment of the mortgage. the tenants. The other chal- many new ones as well. I want- There are still opportunities lenge is that you will not be able ed to quickly explain the differ- in both foreclosures and short to get an appraisal done as you ence between a short sale and sales. One thing to keep in mind won’t have access to the inte- a foreclosure. The short sale is is that the bank will intend to rior of the property so the sale when the owner still owns the sell for what they consider to will most likely need to be cash. house and are attempting to be market value of the property If you are deciding to pur- sell it while not having enough and will have an Appraiser or chase a short sale or foreclo- funds to release the liens on Real Estate Agent give their sure, I would suggest interview- the property. In this scenar- opinion of value and they will ing Agents to find one that is io, they would be asking the typically accept a percentage well versed in distressed sales lienholders to take less than is of that amount. Sometimes I since every scenario is differ- owed and typically also asking will find they will want more ent and many times even with for forgiveness for the differ- than market value based on a the same bank you will have a ence. The foreclosure is when bad Appraisal or Broker Price different experience. the lienholder actually takes Opinion. The new trend I see

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should only be done at cer- ble, although they will defend tain times of year (in May or their nests as other species do. between August and mid-Oc- Among other things, they use tober), when the bats are not their echolocation to avoid peo- either hibernating or nursing ple in flight, and it’s sensitive their pups. Bats can squeeze enough “to detect something into half-inch holes, so “it often as fine as a strand of hair,” she takes finding some really small said. Similarly, people often hole in your siding” and seal- fear them for rabies, but they ing many of them to stop the have “much lower rates of inci- bats from returning, she said. dence than other mammals” at About 200 “problem ani- less than 0.5 percent. mal control agents” in “I spend a lot of my job calm- Massachusetts can remove ing people down,” she admitted bats, but not all will do so, she afterward. “I have bats in my noted. It might be necessary own attic.” because bat urine and guano The hundreds of bat spe- could damage a house’s wood, cies worldwide (47 in the US) although the guano is also an comprise about 20 percent of excellent fertilizer. It’s fairly all mammals, second only to easy to remove with shovels or rodents in frequency. They brooms (don’t use vacuums), range in size from the tiny and there is no evidence of his- Thai bumblebee bat, which toplasmosis in Massachusetts, “weighs less than a penny,” although that can occur down to the giant golden flying fox south, she said. of the South Pacific, with a Longsdorf spent much of six-foot wingspan, but all nine her hour and a half debunk- in Massachusetts are “quite ing myths about bats, noting small,” with wingspans of less Gus Steeves photo they are “keystone species” than 15 inches. They’re harmed who provide “organic pest by pesticides, both directly and Jennifer Longsdorf explains how a bat house works to an attendee of her recent talk at Norcross Wildlife control.” In Massachusetts, all by loss of food supply, climate Sanctuary. of them are insect-eaters, but change, and habitat loss due elsewhere some are nectar- or to development and timbering. BY GUS STEEVES had 10,000 bats before the fun- shutters, and awnings and STONEBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT fruit-eaters, and therefore also They’re also food for many gus struck and just 14 after- under the bark of trees. Bats serve as pollinators for various hunting birds. People who are occasionally ward, there are now 30. The rest in these protected roost plants. “Bats are a part of the food surprised by a bat zipping by population “seems to have sta- sites during the day leaving at “Bats obviously have an chain,” she said. “They are a at head height in Southbridge bilized” at the level of natural sunset to search for food.” image problem…largely due to food source for other animals Town Hall or anywhere else immunity, she said. People who want to attract TV shows, movies and books,” we want to keep around.” indoors should take comfort in She told an audience of sev- bats to their properties need she said. Most infamous, of the fact they might be seeing eral dozen at Norcross Wildlife to have such locations or erect course, are the ideas that they Gus Steeves can be reached at evidence of evolution in action. Sanctuary last weekend the bat houses that mimic them. attack people and suck blood, [email protected]. Specifically, the bat is proba- fungus was probably intro- The key features are having both of which are false. bly either a little or big brown duced by human cavers who multiple, small gaps they can There are three vam- bat, according to MassWildlife’s brought it over from Europe, nest in (less than an inch wide), pire bat species, all bat program coordinator where it’s endemic, but the bats warmth (85 degrees from about in Central and South Jennifer Longsdorf, who have evolved immunity to it. eight hours of daily sun on a America, but they describes herself as “bat girl.” For that reason, MassWildlife dark-painted surface), and “lick blood; they don’t If it’s a little brown bat – and has closed the state’s 11 major locating them at least 12 feet suck it,” and the vast Your Local Roll-Off Specialist only a specialist can really tell bat hibernation caves (most- off the ground and 20 feet from majority of bats would the difference – it’s one of the ly in the Berkshires) during shade or other obstructions Weekend rather stay away $ state’s tiny percentage of sur- winter. (preferably on a building wall). from humans if possi- Special 275 vivors of white nose syndrome, The agency is, however, still Many sample designs are avail- 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton which has killed off more than seeking citizen scientists to able on the 99 percent of the species in identify and keep track of other internet. 3 sizes available. Call for pricing. Massachusetts since 2009. hibernacula and summer nest- That said, Piano Tuning Roll Off Containers The disease is a fungus that ing sites for these bats and any though, it’s Weekend Dumpsters “grows in cold, dark environ- of the state’s eight other native also some- for the Homeowner ments with really high humid- species. Five of them are on the times nec- & Repair Houses • Attics • Cellars ity” – exactly the kinds of cav- state endangered list, and two essary to 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites erns the smaller bats hibernate are also federally listed. One, evict bats in each winter, she said. “It the Indiana bat, hasn’t been from houses. Glen StevenS 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 causes them to wake up [in seen since 1939. People should 508-885-3705 Leicester, MA mid-winter] and use their pre- “During the late spring and make sure Fully Insured cious fat reserves too quickly” summer, pregnant, female there are safe by flying around to seek food little brown and big brown houses nearby when there isn’t any. bats form large nursery col- several days The fact bats mostly have onies and roost in dark, hot before closing only one pup a year, and they places such as, attics, barns, access to the take about six years to mature, and other outbuildings to give current site, j j j Friday’s Child j j j means the species has a hard birth and raise their young,” and Longsdorf time recovering from such a MassAudubon’s webpage on noted it’s die-off. But Longsdorf noted bats states. “Males, often sol- illegal to I like soccer and cheerleading! scientists have seen some very itary or in groups less than physically Sacoya is an outspoken, charismatic slow recovery; at one site that a dozen in the summer, roost remove bats, teenage girl of African-American descent in cooler spots behind window and eviction who is always open to exploring new activ- ities and settings. She likes playing sports, teens and adults. Meetings are held Library the FIRST Monday of each month. All especially soccer and basketball, and also genres of writers are invited. From 5:00- enjoys swimming, gymnastics and danc- Corner 6:30 pm, come prepared to write! Light ing. This past year Sacoya was on a lo- refreshments will be served. Register cal soccer team, as well as a Pop Warner today! Questions? Contact Sharon Cheerleading team. She enjoyed these ex- Legasey at [email protected]. Richard Sugden Library periences because she liked being a part of 8 Pleasant Street (508) 885-7513 Community Connections hosts a par- a team and was able to meet new friends. spencerpubliclibrary.org ent/child playgroup from 10:00-11:30 am Sacoya just started the sixth-grade at a for infants through age 5. These free pro- new school and loves it. She is on target Open Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 grams are provided by a grant through academically but receives extra support in the Department of Early Education and p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 Sacoya the classroom. p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. Care. Teen Mania meets on Mondays from Age: 12 Sacoya is legally freed for adoption and November 5 3:30-4:30 pm for anyone in grades 6-9. is seeking a home with two mothers, a November 6 mother and a father or a single mother. She does best with a lot of one- Spencer Writers’ Group is held for Turn To LIBRARY page ­­­A10 on-one attention from the adults in her life and therefore should be the only or youngest child in the home. Sacoya currently visits with her two biological sisters on a monthly basis and this should continue after she joins her new family. Who Can Adopt? Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in SPORTS your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters CORRESPONDENT or homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, inter- views, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call HOME.” The Stonebridge Press Sports Department This space is provided by: is seeking an individual to cover high school sports on a freelance basis. Candidate will be reliable and flexible with hours, and will be needed on nights and weekends as assigned. Correspondent must have the ability to e-mail stories on deadline. Local applicants are preferred, but is not a requirement.

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KIMBERLY MASCHI

I chose to not pick up a text book, to not start my studying early, and to really dedicate this week to taking care of myself. The first thing I did was get a facial. I have never had a facial before, and my skin has really been suffering from lack of sleep, the cold weather, and the constant stress. I went to see Aimee Jones The Zumba ladies at Sheena’s Salon and Spa in Spencer. Jones had me lay down in a super comfy It was time for me to go I am important. and so shiny! With the bed, wrapped me up snug and shake what my mama I am important to my cut, she added some lay- like a burrito, and she gave me. Amy Palumbo- family, to my friends, ers, and made it so light went to work with her LeClaire was the instruc- to my job, to my school, and movable that I truly signature Aroma Facial. tor and she was so excit- and to the community. felt like a brand new per- I was gently cleansed, ed to start class. She gave I am important because son. Touching my hair exfoliated, steamed, and me energy with her atti- I say I am important. I and not having a ton of oiled up. tude, her dance moves, say this because maybe strands fall out between Me, under the spa treatment I am not one who likes and her pure passion for I will start to believe it my finger tips was amaz- to be touched by others, what she does. I went in and take better care of ing. Feeling the silk, and and I definitely do not expecting to trip over myself. I don’t want to health of my hair made I get stressed just like oil, put that blue liquid like feeling out of control myself and look a fool. take my hair for grant- me remember that I am everyone else. Let’s just in to keep your windows in any situation, but the But I did pretty well! The ed because there are so a beautiful and healthy list some stressful stuff; clean, put air in the atmosphere was warm. dance moves were easy to many women out there woman, and I need to stop work, school, people, tires, and maybe you get And the smells! Citrus, follow. I worked up quite that lose their hair for thinking that I am just a household chores, unex- a wash. A little squeaky and herbs. I kind of just a sweat, and I felt great serious medical reasons. mother, worker, student, pected chaos, our own cleanliness for your baby melted into the warm during and after. I really I should not take what housekeeper, and cook. I minds that constantly tell that gets you from A to B. blankets. I thought, needed a kick in the butt I have for granted and I am first and foremost a us we don’t do enough, ill- Your car works hard for ‘oh yes, this is going to to get my body moving. should realize that taking woman, and to keep those ness, death, life, weight, you. It starts every day, become a thing with me I have had trouble get- care of myself includes other titles I need to take appearance, social awk- it runs on fuel, it gets you now for sure.’ ting back into exercise my outer appearance. care of myself. wardness that happened to where you need to be. Then Jones started after the week of finals. I was scared that Then I realized I had 17 years ago but some- You see where I am going with the facial massage… I was cold, miserable, I would be judged in a not been setting the best how we still think of it as with this… go get an oil drooling was natural as stressed, and angry. My salon. I was worried they example for my daughter relevant…I mean I can go change! she informed me. Then mood was all over the would make fun of my Charlotte. She sees all of on and on. No, I’m kidding, why my neck, arms and place, and sometimes hot mess, or yell at me this, all of me, and that What stresses us is are you not taking care hands! My goodness how you just need to be with for doing the box colors, made me want to weep. what makes us. We work of yourself when you are I love to have my hands people who can help you or even scold me for not She is worthy of selfcare, because we need to pro- ten times more import- massaged. I am writing get back into the groove. coming in sooner. I chose and so am I. If I show her vide, and maybe we go ant than this car? You and typing all day, every Going into this class and my salon carefully and that taking care of your- back to school because deserve a bit of wax pol- day. seeing other women just I scheduled an appoint- self is just as important we know we can do more. ish. You need to get your Not to mention the foot like me really helped. I ment. I had been talking as taking care of others We bring these stresses transmission flushed (I reflexology. I’m glad I have continued to exer- to the owner Deanna than maybe she will grow on ourselves, and that is have no idea how cars gave that one a try. The cise after this class. I Mills of Jen’s Untamed to be self-confident, self- just the core of being a work so these analogies whole experience was so don’t need to tell you how Salon and Spa, and she assured, and have high woman. Everything is are sure to anger some). good, and my skin was important exercise is. was very passionate self-esteem. a choice. We choose the You need new wipers, so plump and shiny. I am You know how important about the new building Take care of yourself, stress. I know you may and give that undercar- going back next month, it is. Sometimes we just and how everything she friends. Do not let your be thinking, um no Kim, riage a shine! and because I hit it off need a little help getting is doing is in memo- own mind tell you that I didn’t ask for this. You I will admit, I am bad with the ladies there I’ll started and staying con- ry of her daughter Jen. you are not worth it. I am may not have asked for at taking care of myself. be going to their sip and sistent. Body, check! Now telling you that you are. it, but you still choose to I take care of everyone shop on Nov. 9th. Jen left behind two chil- my hair…and yes, this Writing this has been deal with it and that is else, and yet, when it I love businesses dren, a husband, and her was an important one. my last wellness adven- what makes you strong. comes to me and my well- that help to support the loving mother. I can’t It had been a long time ture of my week journey Your choice to absorb being, I am lacking. I am local community. The do much to mend their since I had my hair done hearts, but I can always through self-care. I can the stress of this life, the going to change my way salon will also have a correctly. I have those stay in touch and try my share my thoughts and stress of others, and stay of thinking, I am going to lottery tree to support really annoying shiny best to get their story out feelings, and hopefully it in the situation is what take better care of myself, The Kaitlyn Langlois gray hairs. The ones that there. I was also talking will reach someone who makes you who you are. and you should join me. Memorial Foundation. look like Christmas tin- with hair stylist Jessica feels like I do. If you are A strong, willful woman Here’s my own wellness Taking care of myself sel. I tried dying them Guertin on and off. I felt reading this know that who wants a family, loves care that happened over is important, but when myself, but it wouldn’t very comfortable talking you are worth your own her spouse, chooses her the past week. I can do that and also last more than a week. with her, and she is just love and strength. Taking church, volunteers at the I just finished finals and know that I am helping I had not had my hair so kind and welcoming care of yourself means school, listens to a friend, I have a week before my someone else at the same cut in so long that my that I thought I would you are better equipped does that fifth load of next two classes begin. I time it’s bonus karma. roots to tips were just just go ahead and ask her to take care of others. It laundry, and bakes that could either pick up my Skin, check! Next on my a mess. I had grown for a cut and color. No is not selfish or unneces- ham. Now, it is time for books early and get a wellness crusade. Body. depressed over my hair judgements, no scolding, sary and do not let any- you to choose to help jump start, or I could take At Auburn High and just kept it tied up nothing but understand- one, even yourself, tell yourself. care of myself and really School, in the fitness constantly. This caused ing and willingness to you any different. Treat You are driving in give myself a break. This room on Thursday nights headaches, and my hair help. yourself like you treat your car. Hands at 10 and was a hard decision for from 5 to 6, is a zesty was also falling out more Guertin matched my others, with kindness 2 (or lazily at 7, I don’t me. I am a perfectionist Zumba class that I real- because of the strain of hair color and brought and respect. judge) and you peek up when it comes to school ly wanted to try. I just elastic. My scalp was kill- back my red tints that I Tell yourself you are at the oil change stick- work. I strive for the 100 always let other things ing me, and I just dealt used to have when I was worth it, because I am, er. It’s time. You take it and it wipes me out every get in the way. with it because I thought a teenager. She glazed my and if I am, then you are. in and they change the day. Not this week! it wasn’t important. hair, and made it strong Berthiaume announces additional funding BOSTON – State Governor Charlie Baker. targeted intervention and turnaround funding assistance for local transpor- Representative Donnie Berthiaume, The supplemental budget also con- efforts to address student achievement tation infrastructure needs, but it also R-Spencer, announced additional fund- tains $15 million in grant funding for gaps. takes steps to help communities address ing assistance for local road and bridge two school safety initiatives, including The budget also authorizes $10 mil- many other critical issues, including repairs under a Fiscal Year 2018 supple- $7.5 million for implementing securi- lion for local clean drinking water proj- education, school safety, clean drinking mental budget recently approved by the ty upgrades in the state’s K-12 public ects, and a $10 million transfer to the water, and open space preservation.” Legislature. schools, and another $7.5 million for Community Preservation Act Trust Established by the Legislature in The funding will be paid out as part schools to hire mental health and behav- Fund. 1973, the Chapter 90 program distrib- of a $40 million appropriation for the ioral health specialists. An additional “This is great news for utes funding to cities and towns on state’s Chapter 90 program included in $5 million has been allocated to help our cities and towns,” said an annual basis, using a formula that the supplemental spending bill, which school districts with high concentra- Representative Berthiaume. “The sup- is based on the weighted average of was signed into law on October 23 by tions of low-income students carry out plemental budget not only provides a municipality’s population, employ- ment, and total road miles. The money is paid out as reimbursements to com- munities for qualifying infrastructure work. Chapter 90 funds can be spent on a variety of municipal roadway projects, Professional Directory including resurfacing, drainage, side- walks, guardrails, traffic control, right- ATTORNEY MASSAGE THERAPY of-way acquisition and street lighting. 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I do know that she has taken lic broadcast service in Massachusetts. TRANSGENDER PROTECTION IN campaign for State Representative. the time to learn about the District’s They have published one page sheets PUBLIC PLACES Jean obtained every annual report for needs from the actual constituency by on the state’s Ballot questions which Explanation: This referendum asks every town in District 5 and I am cer- speaking to as many folks as the day can be seen at www.wgbhnews.org/ voters whether to keep a 2016 law tain she has scrutinized and dissected would allow. I am certain she will con- election. A brief summary follows that prohibits discrimination against each one of them to see what the needs tinue listening to your voices and is Ballot Question 1: NURSE PATIENT transgender people in places open to are in all towns. ready to act on your behalf for a much RATIOS the public, including restaurants, hos- In addition, she has spoken to thou- better future. Explanation: If this referendum pitals…and gym locker rooms sands of future constituents, going to Vote for Jean Strauss, Democrat, passes there would be legal lim- Under the 2016 law, if there are sepa- events and door to door to hear from State Representative, Worcester 5th its on the number of patients that rate…restrooms, transgender can use them directly on what they feel is District. could be assigned to each nurse in the space that matches their gender most important to District 5. In my Massachusetts hospitals. This number identity rather that their biology or opinion, that use of positive campaign Susan Lyons would vary based on the hospital unit sex at birth. time far exceeds what would have North Brookfield and the patient’s conditions. A Yes Vote Would: keep the 2016 law been accomplished by coming to say A Yes Vote Would: Enact nurse-pa- on the books, protecting transgender tient ratios. The law would take effect people in January 2019. A No Vote Would: Repeal the 2016 Melad: district needs Jean Strauss A No Vote Would: Keep the current that protects transgender people. system in place, allowing hospitals to My personal opinions: ditor: ban on bump stocks. determine nurses’ assignments. Candidate for State Rep Jean Berthiaume also voted to to cut Ballot Question 2: COMMISSION Ballot Question 1: Tipping to Yes Strauss has concrete ideas of what $300,000 from SNAP and cut $6.6 mil- TO ESTABLISH LIMITING MONEY because compared to for profit hospi- our district needs to help its residents. lion from transitional assistance to IN POLITICS tals and physicians, nurses are poorly She will work to fix our flawed school those who need it most. Explanation: If this referendum paid and treated. Smaller community funding formula, ensure our schools He voted to cut $300,000 from a passes, it would create a commission and hospitals however will state assis- stay safe for our kids, maintain and state VA hospital, to cut funding for of unpaid citizens to write a report on tance. advance funding and support for our postpartum depression support, and money in politics. Ballot Questions 2: Yes, because seniors, veterans and those in need, voted to eliminate funding for down The ballot question is being billed numerous research and evidence and will work to get funding for new syndrome programs--and at the same as a way for…voters…opposing the show the rich and large corporations economic opportunities in our dis- time, voted against a 4% millionaire’s Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United have major controls on the political trict. tax. decision allowed unlimited outside process. Incumbent Berthiaume has consis- Democracy depends on informed political contributions by corpora- Ballot Question 3: Yes, because I do tently voted against these fundamen- voters. We need a legislator who will tions. not support discrimination and surely tal needs of our district. Berthiaume work to give aid to residents and com- A Yes Vote Would: Establish a com- we can solve restroom “problems.” voted to completely cut funding to munities, not take it away. mission on limiting money in politics Reach Out and Read and to cut $1.25 A No Vote Would: Not create a com- Kevin Kane million from youth mental health ser- Ethan Melad mission. Nothing would change Spencer vices. In the same year he was one of North Brookfield only 3 legislators who voted against a Monette: supports Berthiaume

To the Editor: ments, is the role that he and his team Blais: Depraved vs. moral culture I am writing in support of played in assisting the school district Representative Donnie Berthiaume. in connecting the gas line on Rt. 9 in To the Editor: situations that give you trouble. The As a member of the SEBRSD School front of David Prouty. Without their We live in a culture filled with Holy Spirit can only be available Committee I have witnessed the count- help, it’s possible the district wouldn’t moral depravity, sin inducing pres- through Jesus. We need to pray daily, less hours, dedication, and hard work have fuel for the new gas boilers. I sures. Wrong desires and temptations pray for God’s help and God will give that Donnie puts into his job as our State am very grateful and appreciative of happen to everyone, we must not feel you victory through Jesus. Representative. Whenever the school his responsiveness and support to our we have been singled out. We have Now, has for the right thing to do district needs help getting something schools. I encourage voters to join me inherited this sinful nature from for our culture in the coming days, done, Donnie is always there to assist in supporting Donnie Berthiaume for Adam and Eve. the midterm election November 6, us in anyway he can. Donnie is a reli- State Representative so that the 5th We all have the responsibility to we need to vote “right” Republican, able and experienced Representative, Worcester District, and SEBRSD may resist this nature, temptation, any supporting president Trump’s agenda and I am confident that he will con- continue to benefit from his service. temptation can be resisted, however, for the people of this Country, USA tinue to provide the support that our resisting can mostly be accomplished and the future generations. God bless school district and voters require. Jason Monette in and through God, Jesus, God will America! help you to resist temptation, God An example of how Donnie’s actions Chair of SEBRSD School helps us to resist temptation through Roland Blais have reinforced my confidence in Committee his ability to make positive improve- Jesus, the Holy Spirit will help you Brookfield Spencer recognize those people and things, Kady: must speak out Brewer endorses Gobi and Strauss To the Editor: about him are a huge mischaracteri- To the Editor: Then I met Jean Strauss. I read her I usually don’t write letters to the zation. Donnie is one of the most car- From time to time my former book about her life. I was intrigued. editor but after seeing the hateful com- ing human beings I know. No matter beloved constituents ask me to com- I met with her at length and advised ments against our state representative the issue or your political affiliation ment on who I support in forthcoming her this district requires a moderate, in last week’s paper I feel compelled Donnie is always ready to help every- elections. My advice is – inform your- diligent, constiutent-oriented legisla- to set the record straight. I am tired as one. self and above all, go vote. tor who puts the needs of the District are most of my friends with the con- It is sad that politics has come to this However, I will state my preferenc- first, who studies the complexity of stant negative campaigning by some level in our country. Join me in voting es this fall are Anne Gobi for State issues intelligently and uses both politicians on both the local level and for someone who cares about everyone Senate and Jean Strauss for State head and heart to formulate voting on nationally. and does not stoop to the level of most Representative. Now before one says, issues that matter not only for today Of particular interest were the com- elected officials today. ‘that figures, he’s a Democrat’ – spare but for our future and our children’s ments made about our current state me the partisan song. There’s a long future. representative Donnie Berthiaume. I Diane Kady list of Republican legislators I have With her work ethic, her under- can only say that the comments made Spencer worked with and respect. standing of our history and environ- I have worked with Anne Gobi now ment, and our quality of life, Jean for close to 18 years and she is a Strauss will do that. I believe in this Fortuna: supporting Berthiaume credit to the term ‘public servant’. lady and am confident if you send her Intelligent, diligent, thoughtful, prag- to Boston you will be proud to call her To the Editor: your behalf. matic and relentless! I am also proud your State Representative. I am writing to support my cur- Donnie is a self-made caring human to call her my friend. rent State Representative Donnie being who’s established his own hard For State Representative I was loath Berthiaume. Donnie has done an out- working reputation by doing his job. Stephen M. Brewer to wade into the waters of another Barre standing job for us for the past 4 years. Donnie will continue to work hard for race as I do enjoy my semi-retirement. He has kept to his promises, he has all of us, His voting record speaks for gotten more money to our towns and itself, and for me. Thank you, Donnie. his priorities are still the seniors and I urge you to re-elect Donnie veterans in our communities. Berthiaume as the 5th District State Gittins: Strauss ready to serve Donnie is a hands-on person, when Representative you call his cell phone and need help, Thank you. To the Editor: in politics; (for example, film-makers he comes to your house and sits down Tammy Fortuna Jean Strauss is a problem-solver. have to convince investors that their with you to get the problem solved, he North Brookfield She has a gift for grasping the basics project is sound, and also be good at doesn’t just send out a form letter on of things that haven’t been working meeting schedules and avoiding cost well. After identifying what she sees overruns). as needed to make things right, Jean I think Jean is an outstanding can- Kehrer: an independent for Strauss works with the people who have been didate for State Representative for affected by the problem, and, together, the 5th Worcester District. Her ambi- To the Editor: the problems our communities face. they make a careful plan that lays out tion is to serve the people in her dis- As a proud independent and gun Please review her platform at https:// what needs to be done. And then she trict. She will always be oriented to owner, and a generally unpolitical per- www.jean2018.org/platform. pursues the plan at full-throttle. the issues of daily life that matter to son, I’d like to urge everyone in the No one will deny that the incum- This is the first time Jean has run you, that are crucial to you. If you 5th district to consider voting for Jean bent, Donnie Berthiaume, is a nice guy; for a political office. However, she has need help, Jean will always have your Strauss for state representative. but I’m convinced Jean will be a far a long record of distinctive achieve- back, and she will always, always, get I’ve known Jean for only a short more effective legislator. Vote for Jean ments in areas (filmmaking, and back to you. time, but I’ve been impressed by her Strauss. adoptee rights advocacy) that require accomplishments and her dedication talents which have much overlap John Gittins to improving people’s lives. I am con- Harry Kehrer with the talents critical to success North Brookfield vinced that as our state rep she will North Brookfield devote herself full time to addressing Cournoyer: voting to Gobi: proud of Anne re-elect Caissie To the Editor: Here it is just before the election. Please DURKIN & SONS To the Editor: I feel I have to share some positives I am voting to re-elect Jen Caissie about Anne, as a mom hearing negative Trucking Co. for Governor’s Council. In a time when untruths is always hard, however I and politics is so nasty, and disappoint- her brothers are very proud of all of turn to A8 Trash ing, Jen Caissie remains a bright light her accomplishments. As a teacher, a Removal for hard work and integrity in central coach and attending law school at night, Massachusetts. how very proud her Dad was. Anne Weekly I have followed her over the past few has always been very dependable, hard for more years and can honestly say she is a true working, caring and trust worthy, not to Pickups statesman who represents all of us in mention she can change a tire too! Cleanouts central Massachusetts honorably. I am asking you to re-elect my Senator and yours, so that Anne can continue to Letters to ~ Reliable ~ Patricia A. Cournoyer help her constituents doing the work she East Brookfield loves. Thank you, www.durkintrucking.com Proud Mom of Anne Gobi the Editor Harriet A Gobi Spencer Spencer 508-885-4499 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018

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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Opinion and commentary from Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields Fax (508) 764-8015 VIEWPOINT www.StonebridgePress.com Frank G. Chilinski Letters to the Editor President and Publisher Is your Ruth DeAmicis Bagg: October surprises Managing Editor What do we have for “October surpris- me thinking – if anybody is funding this ‘digital estate’ es” this year? It looks like this year we get caravan, I bet it is Russia. This issue is a migrant “caravan” from Honduras! A playing into the hands of the GOP. The synagogue shoot ‘em up in PA! Explosive timing is impeccable, it is in the new in order? Editorial devices mailed from a virulent Trumper every night and the caravan will start to high profile subjects of Trump’s twitter reaching the border on election day. This If you spend ire! is a page out of the old Soviet playbook – a lot of time Financial Trump has made some absurd com- it is cheap to attack the USA by stirring on the inter- ments about the migrant caravan. Let’s conflict in Latin America. Think about Focus net, you’re On remember for a moment that Honduras is it – this caravan helps the Republicans in not just shop- the murder capital of the world, extreme- November and the timing is just too con- JEFF ping or being ly poor (much poorer than Mexico), the venient. I believe in the decades to come BURDICK entertained, United States has played a role in support- we will all be watching documentaries on or following Voting ing coups and overthrowing duly elected how Putin broke America. the news or governments there, and the corruption In other news, a crazed Trump sup- participating in an online communi- This is not an editorial about level is off the charts. These are peo- porter (who is ironically the son of a ty. You’re probably also dealing with politics. This is not a column writ- ple who are acting no differently than Filipino immigrant) has been sending accounts and information that even- ten in support of a candidate. This YOU would given the same set of cir- mail bombs to prominent left of center tually can become part of your digital is not even about any particular cumstances. The irony is that the core of figured Trump regularly attacks. In other “estate.” And if this estate isn’t properly upcoming election or issue or pol- Honduras’ problem is weak institutions news, a Synagogue was shot up and the looked after, it can lead to confusion icy. This is actually an editorial while Trump is destroying and weaken- President suggested it was the Jewish and conflict among your survivors, as just about voting. ing institutions in the United States and community’s fault for not having armed well as an opportunity for hackers to For most of us, voting isn’t super framing it as a good thing. Trump has guards. Could it be that this President try to get at whatever resources they exciting. It’s not a holiday around demanded Honduras fence in their own fans political violence? can touch. which we can theme a cook-out people in some sort of an open air prison Politics is a team sport, and it is time If you haven’t stopped to think about or picnic or party. No one wishes despite “keeping people in” is considered once again to put a stake in the ground it, you might be surprised at the num- anyone a Happy Election Day and a human rights violation and is reminis- and say loud and clear which team you ber of assets that could become part of children definitely do not clamor cent of East Germany and Soviet behavior are on. Every 2 years we have a national your digital estate. You may have finan- to be taken to the polls to watch not American freedom. Trump is threat- election, and every 2 years we get dealt cial accounts (banking, brokerage and the voting process. ening countries these people came from an October surprise. This year is no dif- bill-paying); virtual property accounts But wouldn’t it be terrific if they despite the caravan not being there any- ferent. This year we have a mid-term (air miles, “points” for hotel bookings); did? more – as if those governments could do election which is a national referendum business accounts (eBay, Amazon, What if we treated elections the anything about it. Trump is threatening on President Trump and all that he rep- Etsy); e-mail accounts (Gmail, Outlook, way we treat Super Bowl Sunday? world trade with one of our main trading resents. Don’t let your local GOP flag Yahoo); social networking accounts What if we made it the “Big Deal” partners (Mexico) and threatening the wavers weasel out of that – they have had (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram); online that it truly is? Why don’t all economies of both countries over forcing 2 years to re-assess for themselves whose storage accounts (Google Drive, iCloud, Americans LOVE voting? Does Mexico to “do something.” team they are on (or if they still want to Drobox); and application accounts voting need a marketing make- It is like Trump is riding on a horse be on a team) and what they are willing to (Netflix, Kindle, Apple). over? Maybe so. on the freedom trail and tweeting, “the represent and they have made their choic- Given all these areas, how can you Think about it: your vote is your brown people are coming!” The most es. Looking at Berthiaume, Campanale, protect and preserve your digital estate? voice. It is your most powerful way absurd thing is that Trump has blamed Lovvorn, and Diehl especially. A vote for Here are a few suggestions: to decisively state your preference. the Democrats for the actions of foreign- them is a vote for… Create a detailed inventory of digital No one can or should influence ers on foreign soil – how could that be the assets. Following the categories listed your vote. Your vote is an actual, Democrats’ fault!? People have blamed Fred Bagg above, draw up a list of all your digital documented and counted opinion. George Soros for funding it… Which got Spencer assets. It’s better than a Facebook “like”, Document your wishes for how you or a retweet or a swipe. It means want your digital assets managed. If even more than holding a sign, or you don’t specify how you want your having a bumper sticker, signing digital assets managed upon your death an online petition, or sending an or incapacitation, you might be opening email. the door to lengthy legal battles over Voting, in our country, is a access to these assets. In a worst-case right. It cannot be taken from you. Media burdens scenario, your heirs and beneficiaries Throughout American history, might never get the assets you had it has been fought for, debated, intended for them. argued, amended and signed into Name a digital executor in your last law…for YOU. What was once a run two ways will and testament. A digital execu- privilege restricted to a single, tor can accomplish a variety of tasks narrow segment of the population I was chatting with a amidst all the less- related to your digital estate, such as is now a freedom with which all group of students the other than-solid noise that beyond transferring online assets to your heirs; Americans are literally born. day when one of them fills our media land- closing accounts you don’t want trans- Yet for many, voting is a looked me in the eye and civic scape. This places a ferred; managing personal materials by guilt-driven, exasperating “why commented, “You’re very particular burden engagement archiving or deleting files, photographs, do I have to do this?” burdensome tough on journalists.” on us, as citizens, to videos and other content you have cre- task. It’s one more thing to do on a I had to plead guilty. work hard to find it ated; and, finally, informing online com- busy work day and inspires inner Of course I’m tough on and understand it. lee h. munities of your passing. When choos- arguments: “What if the lines are journalists. Maybe even Especially because hamilton ing a digital executor, you’ll want some- long?” as tough on them as they some of the institu- one you can trust, of course, but you’ll “I can’t stand any of these poli- are on politicians. tions we once relied also want to make sure that person is ticians!” Our representative upon for indepen- skilled enough in technology to search “Should I vote for or against democracy depends on journalists doing dent, objective information — I’m think- your computer properly and navigate Issue whatever?” their jobs. Why? Because it’s essential ing specifically of Congress here — have the internet and multiple websites. Not “I don’t want to admit how that citizens get the solid, accurate, and increasingly stopped serving as models all states recognize a digital executor, LITTLE I really know about any- fair information they need to make good for the search for truth. so you may want to consult with a legal thing on the ballot.” judgments about politicians and policy The plain truth is, there’s much to dis- professional to learn about the laws gov- In the same spirit of granting decisions. Our system cannot work if jour- tract both journalists and citizens from erning digital estate planning in your Election Day a status equal to nalists and the institutions they work for what’s really necessary to cover and state. Also, even if you have a digital major football games, what’s need- don’t shoulder the burden of serving as to understand. Sorting through all the executor, online platforms enforce their ed is just a little pre-game prep. You watchdogs, holding government account- information at our fingertips, distilling own rules about who can or can’t access wouldn’t predict your Super Bowl able, shining a light on overlooked chal- meaning from it, zeroing in on what’s a deceased person’s accounts. If you are winner without at least knowing lenges, and exploring complicated issues really important: that’s work that both concerned about this, you may want the teams’ records. Do the same in as clear-eyed a manner as possible. journalists and ordinary citizens have to to contact the customer service areas with those candidates and issues! Which is why, if you value represen- undertake. from these types of providers – Google, We have so much information at tative democracy, you have to be deep- If you’re a local journalist, that means PayPal, Facebook, etc. – to learn their our fingertips today, including ly concerned about the once-over-lightly looking into every nook and cranny of policies. right here in the newspaper you journalism that fills our media. Too often, government and chasing down what’s Review your plans. Review your dig- are reading. You know more than reporters, commentators and online con- important and what doesn’t add up. For ital estate plans on a regular basis, just you think. tributors focus on trivia, partisan postur- more broad-based journalists, the respon- as you do with your physical/tangi- ing, and political gamesmanship, and not sibility is to look at events, analyze them, Along with voting, we are grant- ble estate plans. The digital world is a on the substance of issues. and convey what needs to be conveyed to ed the right to express opinions. fast-moving one, so you’ll need to stay The disruptive forces that have laid the public to make sound decisions about Active, engaged citizens can and current with changes. waste to traditional journalistic organi- good governance. do discuss issues and situations In some ways, managing a digital zations have pared down the newsrooms And for citizens, it means conscien- and very often disagree with estate can be more challenging than that can carry out in-depth journalism tiously following reliable, fact-oriented one another. Voting is the civi- dealing with a physical estate. But by and investigative reporting. Yet the world media — and not just a single source, lized expression of putting action following the above suggestions, you we live in is so complicated and so dif- either, because none has a monopoly on behind words. Anyone can speak can help reduce any “cyber-angst” your ficult to understand the need is greater the truth — and using their reporting an opinion. Anyone can also vote loved ones may feel when it’s time to than ever for journalists to pick out what to make discriminating judgments about in matters relating to that opinion. deal with the digital presence you’ve really matters in their communities or in If someone chooses NOT to vote, public affairs. left behind. the nation and convey solid information their opinion, while no less valid, Getting all of this right is essential to This article was written by Edward to the citizen. is nonetheless wasted. Your vote making our government work. Journalists Jones for use by your local Edward I have no illusions about how difficult is your choice to use your voice… have to ask themselves whether they are Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact this is. Nailing down good information and to truly make it heard. getting to the bottom of stories and giving Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones requires a lot of effort, persistence, and enough information to citizens so they On Tuesday, Nov. 6, don’t sit Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 time. A single story can take months can make good judgments — or are they this one out. Your vote is REAL. It or [email protected] to follow carefully. Making sense of the too focused on trivia and entertainment is counted. It matters. VOTE! issues that affect us — in politics, the and posturing? And citizens — whose legal system, medicine, war and peace, media tastes drive so much of what the the economy — requires patience, exper- media provide — need to be focused on DON’T MISS A BEAT tise, analytical skill, and the ability to what matters. convey complexity in a simple fashion. It’s a complicated dance, but in the The prevalence of fake news and misin- end, it comes down to one thing: journal- CHECK OUT THE formation makes this search for objective ists need to provide, and citizens need to truth ever more difficult and challenging. ask for, the reporting that’s necessary to SPORTS ACTION! If we don’t have the right information as make the country work. citizens, then we don’t have the facts to shape our opinions — and we’re going to Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for be in trouble as a nation. the Indiana University Center on Disentangling truth and untruth from Representative Government; a distin- the citizen’s standpoint is really hard. So, guished scholar, IU School of Global I applaud and admire journalists who are and International Studies; and a profes- dedicated to truth. And there are enough sor of practice, IU School of Public and of them that there is still plenty of good, Environmental Affairs. He was a member solid reporting. of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 www.StonebridgePress.com It’s not always easy to find, though, years. Friday, November 2, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­9 Stop asking me when I’m going to settle down

or what I wanted the gender of that every woman’s ambitions preoccupied with how much commitment. Mind of a my firstborn baby to be. Other are the same. Whenever I’m I want to travel, live in a tiny To be clear, nothing is wrong times I didn’t say anything at dating someone exclusively, apartment in a big city with with wanting to be married Curious all or refused to accept my invi- I’m always asked the daunting my favorite books and a gui- with children at an early age Girl tation to one of their imaginary question, “When are you going tar, spend time with my fami- and I am happy for everyone weddings to a fictional charac- to settle down?” ly and friends, protest for and who desires and chooses that. ANNIE ter, mostly because I was still Interestingly enough, the write about causes I believe There is also nothing is wrong SANDOLI a small child myself and still marriage rates in the United in, donate my time to chari- with not wanting that, yet my thought every boy on the plan- States have been on a steady ties, and become sure of exactly family, friends, and even my et had cooties. decline over the past few who I am, perhaps by standing acquaintances ask me more When I was 8 years old, my It was only recently that one decades and the average age on the edge of cliffs but not about who I am dating and friends were already talking of those friends, now in her of people who do marry is being petrified of falling off. when I think I’ll want to get about their future weddings. I mid-twenties, walked up to constantly increasing. Yet as I’ve known what my dreams married than they do about the remember one of them draw- me and said, “You know, after some of my peers start to get really are for years, but some- start of my career, plan to get a ing her dream wedding dress spending all these years think- engaged, married, and preg- how, I just recently figured out PhD, or the next song I’ll learn in blue crayon on a piece of ing I had to get married some- nant, I’ve started to see for that it’s okay for me to feel to play. blank printer paper. Another day, I’ve finally realized that I myself that the expectation of exactly the way I do. Instead of asking about the thought about the names don’t and it’s such a relief.” young people “settling down” I’ve been told by many peo- dates men take me on, I think she would bestow upon her I immediately thought to and the question of when they ple I’m both an old soul and they should ask me more about future children during one of myself, “Wait a minute, I hav- will do so still prevails in our a hopeless romantic, a com- the dates I take myself on — our sleepovers, writing them en’t thought about it like that society and everyday life. bination that means that I all going on long car rides and down one by one and alternat- before.” I spent this past week trying too often find relationships to walks on the beach, asking ing between boys’ names and Although we have made to figure out why so many peo- be disappointing. I’ve always myself what I want my future girls’ names. We even held progress, I have noticed that ple are so set on asking about told myself that if I did ever to look like, and buying myself several mock weddings where it is often still expected that when I’ll marry, thinking of marry or love someone for life, dinner and sitting there with one of them would walk down each young girl growing up reasons such as tradition, reli- I don’t want to need that per- myself thinking, “Do I like the the “aisle” with the rest of us in America will get married gion, and population growth. It son by my side, I just want to company I’m with right now?” throwing wildflowers at her. by a certain age and carry a made me realize, perhaps for want him by my side. If I never And when I say, “Yes, I love Sometimes I would partici- child on her hip not long after, the first time, that I’ve never want to be with someone quite the company I’m with right pate in their fantasies, trying which is not only a heteronor- really dreamt about wearing a that much, I’m really not at now,” that’s when I will have to pretend I cared about the mative assumption to a degree, ring, buying a house, or having all worried about never say- really settled down. sleeve cut of a long white dress but also conveys the message children. Rather, I tend to be ing wedding vows or offering a The hunt is on with the birds now migrating more. Local hunters are also some comical news with this finding more activities from writer about information he The Great deer that are leaving ground captured on his deer cam. scrapes in local covers. Along with pictures of coyotes, Outdoors Seasoned deer hunters are con- skunks, squirrels, and chip- templating the rutting season munks but no deer, the video RALPH to peak around Nov. 5-15 this captured a squirrel harvest- year. It is a time that archers ing acorns for the winter and TRUE need to put all of the time they burying them for his winter can in their tree stand, as it is food supply next to a tree. After This past weekend’s storm the best time to encounter a big the squirrel left, the chipmunk had a positive impact on migrat- buck. Big bucks often let their appeared and dug up the squir- ing birds, taking advantage of guard down while chasing does rel’s nuts and scampered off the wind currents as they fly that are in heat during peak with them. I wonder where he south. Duck and goose popula- rutting season. got that idea from? tions were up as they stopped Unfortunately, some of the Shotgun deer season opens in the valley area to rest and hunting public are out steal- Nov. 26 this year, with the feed for a day or two, and then ing deer hunters gear again remaining season of black pow- continue on their journey. The this year, and it is more wide der opening Dec. 10. Ralph with a nice ‘rubber lip’ tau- Courtesy photos next two weeks should pro- spread than previous years. Hopefully weather condi- tog Madi-B is doing well and just wants vide some great shooting as Deer cams are the target of tions will improve soon allow- everyone to know. the migrant birds continue choice by many of the local ing saltwater angers the oppor- outlaw hunters this year. The tunity to harvest tautog and to fly to their winter homes. you own your boat, only 10 fish nary school was a cool $4,400. Woodcock should also start to cameras can be a bit expensive stripers. Heavy wind and rough to replace. Some of the camer- seas kept a lot of boats tied may be retained even if you He is extremely grateful for migrate, providing bird hunt- have more than two anglers the great care his dog Madi B ers with some great shooting as have had the chip removed to the dock this past weekend, from them giving the thieves but weather was expected to in the boat!! What a stupid reg- received and is now doing well opportunities over well trained ulation. It also seems unfair. on her three legs. He would do pointing dogs. Very few native the data that was captured for improve this week. This week’s the cameras owner. A couple picture shows this writer with The little guy gets hammered it again as the poodle is one woodcock exist in the valley again!!!!! of the family and losing her area today, mainly because of of local deer hunters have pur- old rubber lips, and a bucket of chased a couple of cameras, them caught this past spring. This past week this writer would be devastating. It sure lost habitat from development. received some mail from a 92 is sad to hear stories like his Ducks and Canada geese close setting one in clear view of The limit on tautog has now other hunters, but they have increased to five fish daily for year old gentleman that was as most people his age do not Nov. 24, this year and reopen responding to my column about have that kind of money laying Dec. 11. another close by, hoping to tautog in Rhode Island waters, catch the thieves in the act. It but be careful to read the new the high cost of veterinarians. around. Thanks for your story. Archery deer hunters have His dog Madi-B, a 9 year old been harvesting some large has worked numerous times in regulations. prior years. Charter boat customers are poodle, had leg problems and Take a Kid Fishing & Keep bucks locally with a few sport- his final cost at Tufts veteri- Them Rods Bending!! ing antlers with 10 points or One local deer hunter shared allowed five fish daily, but if

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improve the downtown is a good possibility that tenants would eventually town in multiple capac- occupying the building BUILDING area.” the Sugden Block may have to move from their ities over the years. on month-to-month rent- continued from page 1 After spending years be saved from the wreck- current spaces to allow Initially constructed to al agreements. officials are also encour- searching for ways to ing ball,” said Selectman for the renovation. This provide revenue for the Looking ahead, the aged by the senior living avoid demolishing the Ralph Hicks. “It is an will not happen immedi- adjacent Richard Sugden town administrator will component of the propos- deteriorated 117 Main St. historic landmark in ately, as all leases will be Library, the building proceed with negotia- al, as new options will be building, selectmen are Spencer and needs to be honored. has since housed retail tions for the building’s needed to accommodate relieved to see the sale preserved if at all possi- Once the project is stores, newspaper offices, sale with the developer. an increasing senior pop- process moving forward. ble.” complete, tenants would restaurants, law offices, No timeframe has been ulation over the next five The town has leases in Constructed in 1889, likely have the opportu- and several other occu- announced for when the years. place with business ten- the three-level building nity to lease spaces on pants. It is currently sale could be approved. “The presentation ants of the building that takes up roughly 30,000 the first floor under new home to a mix of large “This is an important was very impressive, run through 2019 and square feet at the inter- contracts. If they wish to spaces and small offices, step and it’s great to see and I think this is a 2020, but selectmen were section of Pleasant Street move elsewhere in town, but less than half of the everything moving for- great opportunity for worried about the build- and Main Street. Several officials have already building’s spaces are ten- ward,” said Selectman the town,” said Select ing’s future beyond that. business tenants made committed to working anted. Warren Monette. “It’s a Board Chairman Gary After no interest was significant investments with tenants to help them The town has a lease beautiful building, and if Woodbury. “Everything expressed in the building to improve their spaces secure new locations in in place with one tenant this goes through it could is starting to fall into from private buyers over in recent years, despite the Route 9 corridor. that runs through 2020, help bring people into place with our downtown the summer, it appeared their awareness of the Listed on the State in addition to three town. There has been a projects, and we need that demolition would be building’s uncertain Register of Historic other leases that expire lot of momentum in the to keep finding ways to inevitable. future. If the Mexicali Places, the Sugden Block in 2019. Moreover, there downtown area lately.” “I am pleased that there proposal moves forward, building has served the are three tenants-at-will

The CSX safety train visited the Route 9 corridor to prepare emergency responders.

flammable liquid unit trains; incident TRAINING response procedures; and working with continued from page 1 Emergency responders learned how to deal with chemical leaks and derailments involving railroad officials. tank cars like this one. provided knowledge that can help save Attendees also received a tank car lives in the event of a major rail inci- guidebook and a railroad safety man- dent. Since responders aren’t often ual. It meant a lot for local responders across the country. Whether they’re and fire department officials to bring trained in rail safety, West Brookfield to have an opportunity to learn about dealing with a major derailment sit- the safety train to the Route 9 corri- Selectman Daniel Bigda wanted to safely and efficiently reacting to derail- uation or a minor leak on a siding, dor. Attendees were able to learn about provide an opportunity for specialized ments. responders need to know how to assess flammable gases, corrosive materials, local training. “Any time you’re dealing with some- incidents on the rails quickly. combustible liquids, and several other “It was a great event, and everyone thing that’s manmade, there is a chance “It was important for us to offer this chemicals transported through area came out of it with a lot of knowledge,” that something could go wrong,” said training to responders in all towns on towns every day. said Bigda, whose career in the railroad West Brookfield Fire Chief Paul Foster. the main line,” Bigda said. “We had a Guests also learned about how to industry helped him organize the event. “There are a lot of chemical trains that great response and we thank everyone quickly identify cars and which agen- “I was happy to reach out to a lot of area go through our towns, and we want to from CSX for making this possible.” cies to call for more information in an towns and help get them involved.” be well-trained in how to deal with any Bigda previously served as a train emergency. Program participants each The two-day safety train program problems that could happen.” conductor and a designer of railroad received railroad training certificates covered several topics, including opera- With a constant focus on safe opera- cars. Well aware of how difficult it can at the end of the course. tions on railroad property; rail shipping tions, CSX officials designed the com- be to identify different cars and their To learn more about the CSX safety documents; rail equipment identifica- pany’s safety train program to provide contents, Bigda worked hard with town train, visit www.thesafetytrain.org. tion; tank car safety; locomotive fires; realistic training for first responders McPherson often had to stay late to help VOTING tabulate voting results. continued from page 1 “We have received a few complaints that we missed her birthday party ment is no laughing matter. The cou- because it was Election Day,” Bob ple has combined to serve in dozens of McPherson laughed. municipal roles, with Carol McPherson The McPhersons have seen many serving on the Republican Town changes in politics, technology, and vot- Committee, the Boy Scout Committee, ing practices over the years. Long gone the Zoning Board of Appeals, and as an News Tip? are the days when residents registering election official, among several other to vote had to take a reading test in positions. order to be approved, which was still in Back in the late sixties, when Carol practice when McPherson registered. McPherson was first elected to the Moreover, technology has made many Zoning Board, she was one of the only aspects of Election Day easier, though women in town to serve on a board election meddling at the national level other than the school and library com- has caused significant apprehension mittees. She has always prided herself heading into Nov. 6. in getting involved and giving back to For Carol McPherson, some of the the community in as many ways as she most disturbing changes in politics Story Idea? can. have nothing to do with foreign inter- “I was brought up to be very patri- ference or suspicions over technology otic and involved in the community. being exploited. The worsening divide That’s how I’ve always been,” said Carol between Democrats and Republicans is McPherson, who married her husband cause for alarm, she said. in 1960. “It bothers me that people are so acri- And for several decades to follow, monious now,” she said. “In Spencer, McPherson never missed an election, we have always had great friends on driving through rain, sleet, and occa- both sides. We served on boards and sionally even snow to cast her vote. committees with people from both sides With each passing year she continued to and we respected each other’s positions Reason to set the example for her daughter, Beth and opinions, even if we didn’t agree McPherson. with them. We need to get back to that “On my eighteenth birthday, her first respect.” words to me weren’t happy birthday. McPherson received a State House The first thing she asked was: ‘Did you proclamation for her accomplishments register to vote’?” Beth McPherson Celebrate? over the years. At a time when many recalled. younger residents are spurning the vot- For Beth, whose November birthday ing process and skipping elections, the has sometimes landed on Election Day McPherson family hopes to serve as an over the years, she always knew that example of the importance of each vote. the cake and presents would have to “I would like to see everyone be take a back seat. 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Healthy Smile 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018 SPORTS Late touchdown pushes Wolverines into playoffs and Oxford out

Tristan Scola of Leicester steps in front of Oxford receiver Sam Wing for an interception.

Nick Ethier photos Leicester’s Devon Gillis (26) puts a punishing hit on Oxford ball carrier Ryan Walsh.

BY KEN POWERS were right on me and I thought Power. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT one of them might get a piece of Oxford cut the Wolverines’ OXFORD — The second Dan it, but they didn’t.” lead to 7-6 on its ensuing drive, Mero, Leicester High’s junior Once the senior caught the which ended with a five-yard quarterback, let the pass go ball he knew what to do with it. touchdown run by Murray (21 he wondered if it would get “Once I came down with the carries, 187 yards, two touch- to Tristan Scola, the intended ball I said to myself, ‘I’m get- downs). Murray kept the drive receiver. He was worried he ting in the end zone,’” Scola alive on the play before he didn’t get enough on the throw said. “That’s all I was thinking scored, scampering 58 yards and that he might have thrown about. I knew I had to score.” on a fake punt. On the two- it a fraction of a second too late, Tim Griffiths, Leicester’s point conversion try Murray a fraction that would allow one head coach, credited assistant appeared to get into the end of Oxford High’s defensive coach Matt Porcaro with call- zone but officials ruled his backs — two were covering ing the game-winning play. knee hit the ground before the Scola on the play — to knock “Coach Porcaro came up to ball broke the plane of the goal Leicester’s Dan Mero unleashes a long pass down to the sideline. the ball away. me at halftime and said let’s line. “I was so nervous because run the slip pass, the one where Power extended Leicester’s their secondary is really good,” [Scola] fakes like he’s block- lead to 10-6 on the final play of After Scola’s circus catch minutes left after they scored Mero said. “One guy went over ing and then goes out into the the first half, booting a 25-yard put Leicester ahead, Oxford we were going to march down the top and the other came in pattern,” Griffiths said. “I told field goal. The Wolverines had one last chance to pull out the field, go in and score and and under. When I threw it I Mero to throw it a little early stretched their lead to 17-6 the win, but its ensuing drive win the game. We just couldn’t thought they were either going and he ended up throwing it with 3:38 left in the third quar- stalled at midfield and they pick up that first down. Up to slap it away or tackle him, a little late. It was close but it ter, Mero hitting junior Jeff turned the ball over on downs. until that point I thought the but Tristan made a great catch. was a huge play. Dan throws Puchalski with a 40-yard scor- “We never had a doubt we game was going to have a dif- What a crazy play. a nice ball and he threw a pea ing strike. were going to win this game,” ferent outcome.” “I knew I had a chance to there and Scola, who was huge Murray and the Pirates Clarkson said. “I thought when complete the pass because all game, came up with it. But again answered on their ensu- we got the ball back with five Tristan was open,” Mero con- give coach Porcaro all the cred- ing drive. Murray bounced tinued. “But I also knew I had it for making the call to run outside on an off-tackle play to zip it in there before they that play.” and raced 35 yards into the end completely collapsed on him, With the win the Wolverines, zone to make it a 17-12 with 1:09 so when I let it go I didn’t know who started the season 1-3, left in the quarter. if I had thrown the ball hard improved to 5-3 and qualified Leicester was driving for an enough.” for the Central Mass. Division insurance TD when it fumbled The football — somehow 7 playoffs. For the second year at the Oxford 30, the ball recov- — slipped between Oxford in a row the loss to Leicester ered by Pirates’ junior Michael seniors Ryan Walsh and Niko was Oxford’s first of the sea- DeLaCruz. Murray and landed in the wait- son after starting out 7-0. The Two plays later Oxford had ing arms of Scola, who then defeat — again — left the the lead, 18-17, thanks to a per- raced into the end zone with Pirates on the outside looking fectly thrown 51-yard touch- the game-winning touchdown in with regard to the Division 7 down pass by senior captain in a 23-18 Wolverines’ win over postseason. Joel Erickson. On the play the Pirates in a fantastic varsi- Scola’s game-winning catch Erickson hit a wide-open Walsh ty football game played Friday, was the crowning moment of a in stride and Walsh streaked Oct. 26. game that had a lot of big plays into the end zone. “The pass went right between and clutch moments. “What a great high school the two defenders and I just After a scoreless first quar- football game,” Oxford head went up and got it,” said Scola, ter Leicester took a 7-0 lead coach Jeff Clarkson said. who caught four passes for 60 with 3:05 left before halftime, “What I was most pleased yards and carried the ball five thanks to an 11-yard scoring about was the fact that I never times for another 44 yards. “I strike from Mero (11 of 23, 175 saw one bit of doubt in my kids’ never lost sight of the ball. I yards, three touchdowns, one eyes tonight. Regardless of the had my eyes on the ball the interception) to junior Jack outcome I’m proud of them whole time and I went up and O’Neill and a successful point because I never saw anybody caught it. It was close, they after attempt by junior Nolan with any doubt in their eyes.”

Leicester’s Rigoberto Alfonso (24) drags down Oxford’s Niko Murray before he can rush the ball into the end zone.

Bryce Gosselin of Leicester eludes an Oxford defender while carrying the ball. Oxford quarterback Joel Erickson looks downfield before launching a pass. Friday, November 2, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­13 SPORTS Uxbridge boys, Grafton girls claim SWCL cross-country championships Chenis) place. On the girls’ side, Berkowicz knew that both Grafton and Millbury would provide a tough challenge to the Spartans, and the Indians certainly did so. And although Uxbridge’s Hannah Jones won the 5k (3.1-mile) race in 22:19.8, Grafton’s cumulative total was 57, two better than the Spartans’ 59. Millbury finished in third with 73. “I knew they had their hands full today,” said Berkowicz. “My fifth girl used to be my No. 2, she’s had some hip problems.” On Jones’ win, Berkowicz added: “That was a nice race. Hannah [Jones] is a senior and she had a great day. She ran a nice back half of the course.” Uxbridge’s other scoring finish- ers included Abigail Deary (seventh place), Anastasia Achiaa (12th place), Kathleen Redgate (13th place) and Bridget Redgate (26th place). The team scores and top-10 individu- al results — where those athletes won medals — are as follows:

BOYS’ TEAM RESULTS 1. Uxbridge, 28 points 2. Millbury, 69 3. Grafton, 90 4. Tantasqua, 101 Leicester’ Emily Moughan took sixth place 5. Bartlett, 108 in the SWCL cross-country championships at Nick Ethier photos 6. Auburn, 145 Memorial Beach. At the SWCL league meet, Jovic Tyler of Quaboag led his team with an 18th place finish. 7. Quaboag, 189 8. Leicester, 209

BY NICK ETHIER place better than last year [when] we Boys’ Top-10 Individuals SPORTS STAFF WRITER had five in the top 10.” 1. Aidan Gilmore, Grafton, 18:18.4 WEBSTER — The annual Southern With third (Colin Caso), fourth 2. Avinash Bissoondi, Millbury, Worcester County League cross-coun- (Ryan Semle), fifth (Stephen Sanches), 18:26.2 try championships were again held seventh (Thomas Burke) and ninth 3. Colin Caso, Uxbridge, 18:52.8 at Memorial Beach, this time on (Patrick Burke) place finishes, 4. Ryan Semle, Uxbridge, 18:59.0 Wednesday, Oct. 24. Uxbridge accumulated just 28 points. 5. Stephen Sanches, Uxbridge, 18:59.6 There, the Uxbridge High varsity Second place Millbury High was far 6. Keegan Gleason, Millbury, 19:03.9 programs — both the boys’ team and behind with 69 points. 7. Thomas Burke, Uxbridge, 19:33.9 girls’ squad — headed in undefeated at “They’ve been running close togeth- 8. Armando Chung, Tantasqua, 10-0. The boys cruised to the team title, er most of the season,” Berkowicz 19:36.7 while the girls were edged by Grafton said. “We’ve got a pretty tight pack 9. Patrick Burke, Uxbridge, 19:54.2 High. one through five.” 10. Cameron Szalay, Auburn, 19:56.0 “It was a real team effort,” Spartans’ Uxbridge’s sixth and seventh run- head coach Walter Berkowicz said of ners — each team is allowed to bring GIRLS’ TEAM RESULTS the boys’ team. “It was our second year up to seven, with the top five scores winning this meet in a row and we had counting — still finished near the top 1. Grafton, 57 points five boys in the top nine, which is one in 12th (Aidan Ross) and 19th (William 2. Uxbridge, 59 3. Millbury, 73 4. Leicester, 93 5. Tantasqua, 99 6. Bartlett, 161 7. Auburn, 170 8. Quaboag, 173

Girls’ Top-10 Individuals 1. Hannah Jones, Uxbridge, 22:19.8 2. Emma Bouvier, Grafton, 22:30.1 3. Dani Blodgett, Tantasqua, 22:59.0 4. Anabelle Nelson, Millbury, 23:02.1 5. Jena Taubert, Millbury, 23:04.4 6. Emily Moughan, Leicester, 23:07.5 7. Abigail Deary, Uxbridge, 23:11.9 8. Ellie Hills, Leicester, 23:50.8 9. Abigail Hamilton, Grafton, 23:58.8 10. Megan Wajer, Grafton, 24:04.0

Finishing in third place at the SWCL cross-country league meet, Dani Blodgett of Tantasqua traverses the course at Memorial Beach. ATHLETE of the WEEK Emily Moughan The Leicester High senior and Tantasqua’s Armando Chung earned a medal with his top-10 finish — he placed eighth — at cross-country star has recent- the SWCL cross-country championships. ly been selected as the recipient of the “MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month Award” for September, 2018. Not only did Moughan go 7-0 in regular season meets, but she is inside the top 10 of her class. Leicester Middle Congratulations! School shines at Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: cross-country meet SPENCER The Southern Worcester County League’s middle school teams also com- peted in the cross-country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Webster’s 764 Main Street Memorial Beach, and Leicester had four sixth grade girls compete. Jaden Jaillet ran her best race of the season, finishing 35th overall with at time of (Rte. 67) Warren, MA 12:25 on the 1.51-mile course. Layla Gustin finished second for Leicester and 53rd overall. Lilith Field and Allie Decelle followed with times of 13:50 and 413.436.7721 15:23. All four ran their best times of the season. The Leicester boys were led by www.spencerchrysler.com Jason Fournier, who finished sixth overall with a time of 9:44 on the same 1.51- Bartlett’s Johnathan Wilson runs through mile course. Giovanni Aguiar Ortiz ran a great race with at time of 12:06. This Memorial Beach during the SWCL cross-coun- new • used • sales • service was his first ever race. Finishing third for Leicester was Edward Rose. try championships. Wilson was the Indians’ Mon-Thurs 8:00-8:00 • Fri. 8:00-6:00 • Sat: 9:00-4:00 top performer, finishing in 15th place. 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018 SPORTS Warriors run wild while getting by Bartlett, 44-16 WEBSTER — Playing in their final regular season First Quarter Tantasqua; Farland 69-yard pass to O’Leary; Spratt games, playoff-bound Tantasqua Regional defeated Tantasqua: Sean Farland two-yard run; Jarred kick — 28-8 the Bartlett High varsity football team, who didn’t Spratt kick — 7-0 Tantasqua: Farland 50-yard pass to O’Leary; kick no qualify for the postseason, 44-16, on Friday, Oct. 26 at Tantasqua: Ryan Sears 35-yard run; kick blocked good — 34-8 Memorial Athletic Field. — 13-0 Third Quarter The Warriors — who advanced to the Central Mass. Second Quarter Tantasqua: Sears 34-yard run; Spratt kick — 41-8 Division 4 Tournament — improved to 6-2, while the Bartlett: Logan Paranto seven-yard pass to Alex Fourth Quarter Indians — competing in Central Mass. Division 8 — Nunez; Paranto two-point pass to Nunez — 13-8 Tantasqua: Spratt 33-yard field goal — 44-8 slipped to 3-5. Tantasqua: Liam Gore one-yard run; Sebastion Bartlett: Paranto 23-yard pass to Joseph Grundel; The scoring plays from the contest are as follows: O’Leary two-point run — 21-8 Romeo Soto two-point run — 44-16

Eastyn Davis of Tantasqua takes a carry through the middle of the field.

Jason Mckay photos Tantasqua’s James Burgess breaks free from a Bartlett would-be tackler while carrying the ball.

Tantasqua’s Ryan Sears carries the ball down the field while following the block provided by Sebastion O’Leary of Tantasqua has plenty of daylight ahead to run in a touchdown. teammate Tom Flynn (72). Tantasqua starts slow, then picks it up to defeat Pioneers

court that they have struggled it was registering a spike for a to play on for unknown rea- point or a block on the defen- sons. sive end. “We were up 19-18 I think “She’s just improved tremen- and we made three errors,” dously last year, even from this he explained. “That brought season,” Sargent said of her their morale down and we play sophomore. “She can hit and notoriously bad on this side. she can block really well.” When we came over here and Sargent was also pleased by with them being demoralized, the play of setter Emily Reyes I think that really hurt them.” and the back row performanc- The Warriors’ Lindsey Zak es of Nicole Morris and Jess had a strong hand in winning Shiers. the first two sets, as she rattled The win improved off five and eight consecutive Tantasqua’s record to 12-5 and service points in the beginning they will enter the Central of both. She also put the first Mass. Division 2 Tournament set away with a winning kill at 12-6 after finishing their reg- on a lofted tip over the net that ular season a day later with a could not be returned. 3-2 loss to Pittsfield High. “She’s got really good court “They’re playing well togeth- awareness,” Sargent said of er. They’re resilient,” Sargent Zak. “She’s got a great serve said of her squad. Hannah Raymond of Tantasqua sets up a pass for a teammate to spike and when she’s playing middle Southbridge, meanwhile, over the net. she knows where to put it.” dropped to 9-10 and had to win After Southbridge returned its final game over North High BY NICK ETHIER third to defeat the Pioneers, back to the side of the court on Monday, Oct. 29 — a 3-0 vic- SPORTS STAFF WRITER 3-0. Set scores were 25-21, 25-8, that they prefer for the third tory for the Pioneers, with set SOUTHBRIDGE — 25-18. set, the team played much scores of 25-13, 25-20, 25-21 — to Sometimes it’s not about how “We didn’t come out strong,” better and hung tough, which qualify for the Central Mass. a team starts, but instead how said Tantasqua head coach impressed Proulx. Division 3 Tournament for the they finish. That was the case Brittany Sargent. “They moved “It was more competitive,” third straight year. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 when quicker and were playing bet- he said of the final game. “That “The seniors know, they’ve the Tantasqua Regional var- ter in the second game.” shows that they weren’t giv- had the taste so they don’t want sity volleyball team took on On the other side of the fence, ing up. They could have just to just pack it in,” Proulx said Southbridge High. Southbridge head coach James packed it in, so that’s a great of finding a way to get to 10-10 The Warriors struggled early Proulx believed that his team sign.” and advance into the playoffs. and trailed late in the first set, gave away the first set — which The Warriors’ Morgan The postseason brackets for Nick Ethier photos but rallied to win it late. They was tied on seven different Smith, standing over 6-feet tall, Tantasqua and Southbridge Tantasqua’s Lindsey Zak was a then dominated in the second occasions — before stumbling was a strong presence in the came out after press time. strong server in the Warriors’ win set before holding on in the in the second on the side of the middle of the court — whether over Southbridge. Friday, November 2, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 SPORTS Bay Path clinches Tournament Sports bid by blanking Pirates Briefs

BY NICK ETHIER Hanlan sent a rocket into the upper por- SPORTS STAFF WRITER tion of the right side of the goal. OXFORD — All the Bay Path Regional “I moved him positionally in the mid- boys’ varsity soccer team needed was a dle a little bit more to be become more of Worcester State University tie when they played Oxford High on a quarterback,” Martinson said of Starr Thursday, Oct. 25. That result would get in the second half. to hold baseball clinics the Minutemen into the Central Mass. In regard to Hanlan’s goal, Martinson Division 3 Tournament. added: “That was a nice shot. He’s been Worcester State Baseball Indoor And Bay Path was tied with the Pirates doing that all season.” Clinics are now held in the $52 mil- at halftime, 0-0, but they weren’t playing The Minutemen doubled the lead to lion gymnasium and wellness cen- with much passion. Following a spirited 2-0 in the 60th minute on an own-goal ter. The second floor multipurpose speech by head coach David Martinson that saw Starr launch a deep throw- gym allows for live practices with at intermission, the Minutemen turned in that bounced off a pair of Oxford plenty of storage for the six indoor it up and won a 3-0 decision. defenders and into the net. Bay Path mounds, bats and balls, etc. Hitters Bay Path improved to 9-6-1 and has then finished the scoring in the 70th will use the double-barrel cages on officially punched its ticket into the minute when Starr received a pass from the first floor. Here kids will bunt/ playoffs. Benjamin LaPointe on a corner kick bat off the Hack Attack pitching “The first half was definitely not our — of which they earned an astounding machines (uses real balls; speed type of play,” said Martinson. “We came nine in second half play — and sent a adjusted for ages), hit close-range out flat and made some adjustments for shot past keeper Calib Goyette. BP, use soft toss nets, tees, and uti- the second half. They controlled it well But Goyette was sensational for the lize slow-motion video analysis. and settled it down a little bit.” Pirates, finishing with 12 saves — some There are multiple upcoming clin- Martinson added that his team has from point blank range — to keep his ics to choose from. For questions, been decimated by injuries. Six players, team in the game. please call (508) 929-8852 or (774) 230- including four starters, are out — so “Calib is a great shot stopper, junior 3872, or email dbaker1@worcester. the fact that they made districts has goalie, so he’s one of our captains and edu. Also, please visit wsulancers. impressed the coach. we’ll have him back next year,” said com/camps-clinics for more infor- “I’m very pleased with the fact that Oxford head coach Paul Frykberg. mation. we did make districts considering all Frykberg added that he was pleased with the way his team played against a the injuries that we have,” he said. Tyler Anderson of Bay Path collects the ball talented Bay Path club for most of the “The kids that came in off the bench with the inside of his left foot. Ski or snowboard at obviously stepped up and did a good job contest. throughout the season.” “That’s a district team [and] we Wachusett Mountain After 11 minutes of second half play weren’t supposed to really compete with the score remained 0-0, but Bay Path them on paper, but they played well,” he guys are going to slot in. We have some Are you interested in having a lot was peppering the Pirates’ net. Joseph said. “We knew they were going to come fantastic pieces,” he said. “They have of fun while also helping to make Starr had a shot the just skidded over out hard and we tried to match their the speed and they have the ability — the winter fly by? Any student (8 the crossbar and he followed that up intensity, match their effort, and I think we just have to get to the point where years and older), parent or teach- minutes later with a shot that did clang we did that for 60 [of the 80] minutes.” it’s 11 guys doing the same thing and er from any of the surrounding off the pipe. The year was a rebuilding one for the not 11 guys playing 11 different games.” towns and states can ski or snow- Then, in the 52nd minute, Starr was Pirates, who dropped to 1-13-3 with the board eight consecutive Saturday the facilitator on the team’s first goal. loss, but Frykberg noted that the team nights at Wachusett Mountain for Starr dribbled the ball into open space, should be better next season. just $150 through the Southbridge sent a pass down to Devin Hanlan, and “We’re looking ahead, seeing where Ski Club. You drive to Wachusett Mountain on your own. The eight- week program begins on Saturday, Jan. 5 and ends Saturday, March 2. Ski or snowboard rentals as well as lessons are also available at a very reasonable cost. You may also be able to ski or snowboard for free through you health insurance cov- erage. Also anyone (students or non-stu- dents) can purchase Gold, Silver and Bronze Season Passes at a lower discounted price through our Club. All eight week and season passes must be ordered through the Wachusett website by Nov. 30 for these lower discounted prices. For more information on how to order, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) 410- 1332 or at [email protected]. Quail Hollow golf results and news Still Harts Golf League looking for players in 2019 For 2019, the Tuesday evening nine-hole afternoon Still Harts League at Quail Hollow is seeking players. All the players have a ball with the on and off course festivi- ties, especially with our great bar Nick Ethier photos staff and food in the clubhouse. Bay Path’s William Carlson holds off an Oxford defender and sends a pass down the field. Their format consists of individual Bay Path keeper Aiden Sabatinelli leaves his weekly quota competition. Prizes net to run down a loose ball. are awarded weekly. The league promises fun, laughter and “bru- tal” competition where every swing can make or break you, grueling pressure, which is why a spot at the bar is always open. Please contact Marc Kokanski for details at (508) 847-9843. Softball pitching lessons coming to Southbridge Community Center Softball pitching lessons will be available at the Southbridge Community Center (152 Chestnut Street) on Sunday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They started Oct. 21 and run through Feb. 24, 2019. Team and league discounts are available for three pitchers or more. Pitchers must bring a catcher (no fee) that can be a parent, teammate, etc. Please contact Bill Rahall (wlrah@ yahoo.com 860-576-3440) for more details. Clark University pitching coach Steve Genese will be on hand at the lessons. Leicester Rec Basketball League to hold final signup

A final signup for the Leicester Rec Basketball League is set for Nov. 11 at the Town Hall from 12-2 p.m. If interested, please head to the Town Hall and sign up for the league!

Oxford’s Myles Craft intercepts a ball intended for Bay Path’s Tyler Anderson and clears it out of the defensive zone. 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018 SPORTS Spartans spread out passing to open the field, defeat Quaboag Cougars then earn playoff bid with win in final regular season contest BY NICK ETHIER Kirah Czub chased down SPORTS STAFF WRITER a long pass, got ahead UXBRIDGE — Patience of Uxbridge’s defensive is a virtue, and for the unit and only had keeper Uxbridge High girls’ var- Sydney Bretana to beat. sity soccer team, patient Czub one-touched the passing all while looking ball to try and dribble for the proper opportu- around Bretana, but the nity to strike worked Spartans’ goalie inter- wonders en route to a 2-0 cepted the touch with her victory versus Quaboag foot and cleared it out. Regional on Friday, Oct. Aside from that one 26. play, Uxbridge’s defense “As a soccer play- was a rock — forcing er myself, I wouldn’t nearly 10 offside calls have it any other way,” against Quaboag — and Spartans’ head coach Bretana needed to make Brian Linnehan said. just four saves for the “We train all the time shutout. with combinations — just “We spend a lot of passing, passing, passing. time on defense,” said “The only thing that Nick Ethier photos Linnehan. “We talk Keeper Victoria Morgan of Quaboag keeps her eyes on the ball as a shot sails toward her net. concerns me a little is our Quaboag’s Kiarra Dorman about the pressure lack of quality finishes,” clears the ball out of her defender, which is the Linnehan added. “We team’s defensive end with a first defender, the sec- services of three starters Paul; wherever you pull the same Central Mass. can get into the third and booming left-footed kick. ond defender, which is a in Paige Baldwin (ill- her from it’s going to be Division 4 Tournament we can penetrate, we just but the ball narrowly cover defender, and the ness), Julissa De Leon weaker,” explained head as the Spartans. need to get that quality escaped her grasp and third defender, which (injury) and Jordan coach Chris Bailey. “Everyone has known shot.” Uxbridge took the lead. is our balance defender. D’Angelo (injury). With Dorman playing it for a week now that we But Uxbridge did score It wasn’t until the We’ve had games this Baldwin is normally a defense until the final have to get one,” Bailey twice — once in each half 76th minute when the year where our cover center back defender, seven minutes — when said of the regular sea- — which proved to be Spartans put the game defender always seems to so Kiarra Dorman slid she went up to offense, son’s final few games. enough for the win. away, Moss collecting a be there when our pres- back and filled in nicely. looking for the equaliz- And Quaboag was able The Spartans scored pass from Elena Franzosa sure defender gets beat, Dorman, with well over er — Bailey was content to surge past Notre Dame the eventual game-win- and giving it back to so we do a really nice dis- 100 career varsity goals with playing for a draw. Academy, 5-0, on Monday, ner just past the midway her. Franzosa then beat ciplined job of that.” to her name, came up to “You’re hoping for zero Oct. 29 to advance to point of the first half. Morgan (eight saves) for Linnehan added that Quaboag as a defender in goals and then you’ll set- districts, finishing 7-7- Bella Borjeson-Troupe the second and final goal. he likes where his team the seventh grade, so the tle for a tie and be happy 4. Dorman scored four sent a pass in to Lindsey The Cougars didn’t gen- is at as they improved to transition was seamless. with it and not move her times, Isabella Clowes Moss, who directed her erate too many offensive 11-5-1 and will play in the “Wherever you put her up,” he said. added the other goal, and shot toward the inside chances, but they found Central Mass. Division 4 on the field she’s going But the Cougars lost Morgan had an excellent left corner of the net. a golden one back in the Tournament. to be the best player on and had one final regu- game in net to post the Quaboag goalie Victoria first half when they were The Cougars, mean- the field. It’s just you’re lar season game to try shutout. Morgan guessed correct- looking to tie the score. while, slipped to 6-7-4 as robbing Peter to pay and win to earn a spot in ly and dove to her right, they were without the Douglas tops David Prouty in battle of postseason-bound teams

BY KEN POWERS ing off a corner kick. Douglas sophomore Ethan SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Tigers’ senior Connor Moulder made it a 4-0 game SPENCER — Aidan Goncalves placed his corner when he scored with 9:18 Ferguson scored a pair of kick in the middle of a group of remaining and eighth-grader goals and set up a third as players from both teams who Michael O’Toole closed out the the Douglas High boys’ var- were set up right in front of the scoring with a goal in the final sity soccer team qualified for net. The ball ricocheted around two minutes. the Central Mass. Division 4 within the group before squirt- Coach Ferguson said he feels Tournament with a 5-0 shutout ing out right onto the foot of good about where his team is of David Prouty Regional on Ferguson, who slammed it into at heading into the postseason. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Eugene the back of the net. “Looking at the seeding, R. Hurley Memorial Field. Douglas put the game away everything that’s going on With the win the Tigers with three second half goals. and the teams that are in, I improved to 7-4-5 and then Ferguson put the Tigers think Division 4 is pretty upped their record to 8-4-5 the in front 3-0 when he scored stacked, especially on the top following day with a 1-0 victory with 15:15 remaining off an end,” coach Ferguson said. over Tyngsborough High. assist by his older brother, “At the top you’ve got Sutton, “Back-to-backs are tough, junior Keegan Ferguson. The Bromfield, Maynard and so we wanted make sure this pair worked like a well-oiled Hopedale, and they are all real- was the day we came out and machine, passing the ball back ly good teams, and then you’ve played and took care of busi- and forth until Aidan Ferguson got everybody else in the mix ness,” Douglas head coach Alex had enough space to tuck the that’s in the middle — Douglas, Ferguson said after defeating ball past Prouty goalkeeper David Prouty, Leicester, and the Panthers. “We needed at Alex Skov. those types of teams. I think least a point in this game to “The third goal was a result there will end up being about make Districts. They knew of Aidan and Keegan moving 13 to 14 teams in Division 4. It’s how important this game was.” the ball back and forth and going to be a big field.” Douglas took a 1-0 lead in finding each other. They slot David Prouty, despite fall- the first minute, being credited the ball pretty well,” coach ing to 6-9-2 due to its loss to with a goal after a defensive Ferguson said. “They work Douglas, has also qualified for miscue by David Prouty. The well together when they’re on the Central Mass. Division 4 Tigers doubled their lead to 2-0 the soccer field, but not so well Tournament. The Panthers are David Prouty’s Nick Soter steps into a kick versus Douglas. in the 29th minute of the first when they’re at home. They in as a result of the Sullivan half, freshman Aidan Ferguson like to fight a lot. When they’re Rule. — one of the two sons of coach on the field, though, soccer The Sullivan Rule states freshman who’s got some good “The first half we definitely Ferguson on the team — scor- takes precedence.” that in leagues where a team’s schedule is comprised of 70 per- speed.” outplayed them; we definitely cent or more of higher divi- Despite the fact that his fresh- had some goal-scoring opportu- sion schools, and there is no men got a lot of work against nities,” Prouty said. “The own small and large breakout, all the Tigers, Prouty knew his goal stunk and then on the sec- Massachusetts Interscholastic team had chances to make a ond goal my keeper said he had Athletic Association (MIAA) game of the contest, especially the sun in his eyes. He said he league and MIAA non-league in the first half. couldn’t see the ball at all.” contests played against equal and/or lower divisions may solely be considered in the 50 percent qualifying criteria. Since the Panthers are assured of finishing against those teams with a winning record — the worst they could end up is 5-4-1 — they have advanced to the postseason. “Since we had already qual- ified for the tournament we didn’t start most of our regu- lars in the game. We had a lot of kids getting some rest today,” David Prouty head coach Jed Prouty said. “We went with a heavily freshmen-weighted team today. We want to see what they’ve got coming into the postseason. “Going into the second half is when we really went heavy with the freshmen, giving them the bulk of the playing time. I was impressed with what I saw from our freshmen. There are definitely some players from the freshman class that I think we’ll be able to use in the play- Jason Mckay photos offs. 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(Thompson Pond Road); 10:39 a.m.: offi- building checked, secure; 1:34 p.m.: cious package; 6:32 p.m.: harassment THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 cer wanted (Mechanic Street), spoken animal complaint (Terkanian Drive), prevention order service (Langevin 12:50 a.m.: officer wanted (Temple to; 10:47 a.m.: medical/general (May porcupine; 2:15 p.m.: building checked, Street); 6:59 p.m.: animal complaint Street), welfare check; 12:52-1:26 a.m.: Street); 11:49 a.m.: residential alarm secure; 2:26 p.m.: animal complaint (Craig Road), bear in yard; 8:26 p.m.: buildings checked, secure; 1:26 a.m.: (Cherry Street), services rendered; (Ash Street), loose dog; 3:32 p.m.: RV citizen complaint (Main Street), spo- officer wanted (West Main Street), 12:05 p.m.: officer wanted (Browning complaint (Greenville Street), go cart ken to; 8:29 p.m.: officer wanted (Route street lights out; 1:31-2:57 a.m.: build- Pond Circle), financial dispute; 12:22 on road; 3:57 p.m.: LTC issued (West 49), spoken to; 8:32 p.m.: officer wanted ings checked, secure; 3:20 a.m.: medi- p.m.: medical/general (Sunset Lane); Main Street), assisted; 3:58 p.m.: sus- (Main Street), assisted; 8:57-8:58 p.m.: cal/general (Howe Village); 6:48 a.m.: 2:26 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main picious activity (Wire Village Road), buildings checked, secure; 10:06 p.m.: medical/general (Howe Village); 9:04 Street), spoken to; 4:07 p.m.: accident spoken to; 4:01 p.m.: LTC issued (West medical/general (Woodside Road); a.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), (West Main Street), spoken to; 4:32 p.m.: Main Street), assisted; 4:55 p.m.: acci- 10:31-11:56 p.m.: buildings checked, escort requested; 9:33 a.m.: gas odor mv stop (Charlton Road); 5:10 p.m.: dent (North Spencer Road), report secure. (Summer Street), services rendered; medical/general (Briarcliff Lane); 5:36 taken; 5:27 p.m.: medical/general 10:11 a.m.: residential alarm (Buteau p.m.: building checked, secure; 5:51 (Pleasant Street); 5:33 p.m.: medical/ Road), services rendered; 10:30 a.m.: p.m.: mv complaint (Route 49), erratic general (West Main Street); 5:44 p.m.: officer wanted (West Main Street), LTC operation; 6:07 p.m.: residential fire medical/general (Lincoln Street); 5:57

content, with some speakers focusing on broad communi- ty issues and others keeping it light with anecdotes. After months of campaigning, can- didates are eager for Election Day on Nov. 6 – but there are still a few last-minute events to attend. Issues discussed at the event included the opioid crisis, judi- cial oversight, and assistance for schools and seniors, among others. During their campaigns this summer and fall, all of the candidates have met struggling seniors in Worcester County and hope to do more to assist them. “I have been surprised by the number of seniors I meet who are selling their homes because Senator Anne Gobi speak to guests they can no longer afford their during a Spencer Exchange Club property tax,” said Hall, who Steven Hall speaks to guests at the program. program last week. promoted the need to help local seniors through various initia- CANDIDATES tives. most to people,” Gobi said. “It’s enough what they are able to tunity for candidates to meet continued from page 1 Hall is challenging incum- all about just helping people do for residents of our area,” some very special folks, all of bent Senator Anne Gobi, who however you can.” Berthiaume said. “Thank you whom care deeply for our citi- great idea to invite the entire reflected on the pride she and Representative Berthiaume to the Exchange Club for host- zens and the town of Spencer. It slate of local candidates for other leaders on both sides of also spoke to guests about ing this candidate meet and was a true privilege to meet all an informal meeting,” said the aisle have taken in assist- the importance of communi- greet.” in attendance,” Strauss said. Spencer Exchange Club ing the community in many ty involvement and assisting For Strauss, who has Even though State President Tom Lowkes. “It’s forms. She also praised the with as many projects as possi- knocked on thousands of doors Representative Peter Durant a good opportunity for our Exchange Club for its myriad ble. He has frequently worked during her campaign, it meant is running unopposed, he still membership to meet the can- efforts in bettering Spencer. with Exchange Club members a lot to meet more residents attended the event to connect didates and learn about their “[As a Senator] there are over the years. and have a chance to discuss with residents and talk about campaigns.” things you’re involved in that “It has been an honor work- issues. his goals for upcoming years. The candidates’ introducto- get a lot of attention, but it’s ing with them on local issues, “The Spencer Exchange Club District Attorney Joseph Early ry speeches varied in terms of the things you do that don’t and we can never appreciate provided a marvelous oppor- Jr., was also in attendance. get noticed that often mean the

accurate blood glucose read- “Camps for youngsters diag- nologist is the key to successful themselves.” JOGGING ing, and that result is commu- nosed with diabetes such as diabetes management.” Hosted by the Brookfields’ continued from page 1 nicated instantly to my insulin Clara Barton in Oxford provide Hubacz-Kiley also promoted Lions Club, the Apple Run/ and awareness through multi- infusion pump, which I first the education and support that the need for constant research. Walk is now in its sixth year. ple events. acquired in 1991.” forms the critical basis for dia- She praised the work conduct- Water stations will be available “In the 32 years that I have Because of these medical betes management,” Hubacz- ed by the UMass team, and she at the event, and a partnership been managing my diabe- advancements, Hubacz-Kiley Kiley added. “Diabetics must urges residents to keep sup- with Rapscallion Brewery in tes, there have been so many is able to take part in sever- always monitor their sugar porting their research efforts Sturbridge will allow for sever- changes in the treatment of al events that wouldn’t have intake, sometimes estimating through fundraising. al fun activities. this disease,” Hubacz-Kiley been previously possible. She the amount of carbs in a given “They have a wonder- The Lions Club thanks all said. “Originally, the only serves as the chief operating food, then analyze how much ful team at UMass Medical sponsors who make the event option was to check your blood officer for Bond Construction insulin is required to offset that Center,” Hubacz-Kiley told the possible each year. sugar with a device that took Corporation in Spencer, where intake. Much of the time it is a New Leader. “It’s because of To learn more about the over two minutes to render a she has worked since 1988 in guessing game, as the sugar them that I learned to manage Barton Center for Diabetes result, then inject insulin via many capacities. Whenever content of foods affects each this disease. Through diligent Education, visit www.barton- hypodermic needles. Today, it she talks with kids and fami- person differently. There is no monitoring and prudent choic- center.org. The camp hosts takes only five seconds for my lies dealing with the disease, doubt that diabetes is a debili- es, diabetics can lead healthy, year-round programs for chil- glucose meter to give me an she always promotes education tating disease. However, work- productive lives and achieve dren living with diabetes. and outreach opportunities. ing closely with your endocri- whatever goals they set for www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, November 2, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­19

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Time for Fall Clean-up! FALL INTO SAVINGS at Barnes Enterprises 508-867-7413 272 W. Main St. (Rt. 9) E. Brookfield, MA 01515 NEW SAT HOURS 9-4 • SUN BY APPT. ONLY OVER 100 CARS IN STOCK & THOUSANDS OF CARS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! Authorized Dealer ‘15-’16 Rav 4’s 2016 Ford Explorer many to choose from Loaded, 25K miles Starting@ City Power Equipment $ $16,995 SPECIAL 24,995 Sales, Service and Parts Since 1978 ‘15-’16 Toyota Camrys 2016 Acura RDX’s Rt. 20 Charlton City, MA Starting@ Loaded, 29K miles 508-248-7464 $15,995 $25,950 2014-16 Explorer 2015 Acura MDX Staring @ 50K Miles, Loaded $17,777 SPECIAL $26,995 Where Everyone Goes For 2015 Grand Cherokees ‘15 - ‘17 Corolla’s Starting at Starting @ Their Piece Of The Earth! $19,995 $11,995 2011 Toyota Tacoma 2015 Toyota Prius 73K Mi. 22k Mi. Factory warranty WINTER IS COMING! $16,850 $12,995 Bulk Road Salt 2015 Toyota Venza’s 2016 Lincoln MKZ Sand/Salt Mix 2 to Choose From Loaded, 30K Miles $ Bulk Treated Salt Starting@ 17,850 $21,850 Stored in Building 2014 & Up F150’s 2015 Honda CR-V 208 West Main St. 1205 Main St. 34k Mi, 2 to choose from Leicester Water Supply District 4 To Choose From W. Brookfield Leicester Washed Winter Road Sand Starting@ $14,850 $17,777 508-867-9567 508-892-9276 Hillcrest Water District STOCK UP NOW! 570 Summer St. 267 Webster St. HYDRANT FLUSHING/ REPAIR WORK NO MONEY Barre New Worcester November 5, 2018 TO • Construction Stone • Septic Stone DOWN! 2.24% 978-355-4333 508-798-3111 FINANCE RATES START AT TERMS UP TO 75 MONTHS! Location November 30, 2018 • Septic Sand • Presby Sand Open 7 Days a Week • We Deliver The Leicester Water Supply District and Hill- • Concrete Sand • Brick Sand • Silt View Inventory at www.GetAuto.com serving Beer & wine in crest Water District will be flushing water mains Leicester & west BrookfieLd • Stone Dust • Crushed Gravel and hydrants throughout the districts beginning Monday, November 5th through November 30th, • Screened Loam stored in building NOVEMBER SPECIALS Lunch B Section 2018. Hours of flushing will be between the Self Pick-uP or Sausage Grinder Mushroom Special hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. HOME OWNER Friday, November 2, 2018 Make it a Ball park Everyday 11-4 The purpose of the flushing is to remove sedi- FRIENDLY for $1 more. Mustard, Pizza call To Schedule onions & peppers. Sm. cheese ment buildup in the mains. The flushing may re- NO Sm. 8” $3.99 Sm. $4.99 pizza sult in temporary discoloration of the water and Your deliverY TodaY! MINIMUMS Lg. 12” $4.99 Lg. $7.99 $2.99 +tax low water pressure. 508-885-6100 Cannot be combined with other specials or coupons. If you should have any questions, please feel 508-885-2480 Ad Libs free to contact the office at (508) 892-8484 by June See our Full Menu Pages R16 & R17, (Leicester Water Supply District) or (508) 892- 2018 Restaurant Guide 7585 (Hillcrest Water District). Welcome November! On www.northeastpizza.com By: Joseph Wood, Superintendent this day in history in 1824, the Bond Popular presidential vote was Sand, Gravel & Asphalt first recorded: Andrew Jackson 98 N. Spencer Rd.,• Rte. 31N, Spencer, MA beats John Quincy Adams. We www.bondsandandgravel.com have an important election coming up on November 6th...don’t forget to vote! There is so much coming up in my advertising world so I’m going to list it here. If you have any questions or would like to reserve space, please let me know! - TIS THE SEASON TO SHOP LOCAL: This section runs on Page 2 of the Spencer New Leader with spot color, and runs November 16 thru December 14. BUY 4 weeks get 1 FREE! $192 for the five week run. Space is limited. Deadline is Fri. Nov. 9 noon to run the five weeks and get the deal. - BLACK FRIDAY EXPRESS: Runs in 7 Mass paper on November 16 and Wednesday November 21 (paper delivered early this week). Color space starting at $300/wk for 1/8th page (reg. $810); ¼ page $500/wk (reg. $1426); ½ page $800/wk; full page $1500/wk (if available). VOTE Special deal to run both weeks. Space is limited with an early deadline. Space and ad copy by Thurs. Nov. 8 for 11/16 and Wed. Nov. 14 for NOV. 6 11/21. - HOLIDAY TRIPLE PLAY: Also on page 2 of the Spencer New Leader with spot color. These ads are 2.4” X 2.5” and run Dec. 21 (Holiday messages); Jan 4 New Years resolutions; Jan 11 Milestones. Cost is just $25 per week and you must run all 3 weeks to participate. Space is limited. Deadline Fri. Dec. 14. - DECEMBER 28 ISSUE – We only publish one issue that runs in all 12 of our newspaper territories. If you’re already running, your ad will automatically run in 12 papers! Deadline to advertise in this issue is Wednesday, Dec. 19 for space & ad copy. Color is extremely limited. - A NEW weekly COMMUNITY CONNECTION page starting up in January with chances to advertise in one, three, or all seven papers in different sizes at a discount! Ask me about it! If you have any questions about any of these upcoming specials, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Have a great week...and don’t forget to VOTE November 6th!

June Simakauskas 508-909-4062 [email protected] 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018 OBITUARIES Judith A. Giggey, 85 Julie Ann Macuso-Russell, 58

LEICESTER- Leicester High School where she LEICESTER- Julie ceased by her sister Karen Salgado. Judith A. (Moreau) played half court basketball and played Ann Macuso-Russell, Born in Worcester, she was the Giggey, 85, of in the drum corp. where she made dear 58, of Leicester died daughter of the late Shirley (Guerro) Leicester, died friends whom she still enjoyed getting Sunday, Oct. 21st. Mancuso and later graduated from Friday, Oct. 26th. at together with. in The Meadows of Auburn High School. St. Vincent Hospital Judy was an independent floral Leicester after a brief A celebration of life will be held on in Worcester sur- designer for several area florists illness. Saturday, Nov. 3rd. at Hillcrest C.C., rounded by her lov- including Green the Florist in Spencer. She leaves her Rte 56 in Leicester from 2 to 6 p.m. ing family. She was a founding member of the husband of 40 years, Please omit flowers. Memorial con- She leaves her hus- Leicester Mother’s Club and member of Thomas P. Russell, tributions in Julie’s name may be sent band of 62 years, Robert L. Giggey, her the Federated Church of Leicester and her daughter Haley M. Russell of to the Leicester Food Pantry c/o St. children; Brad M. Giggey of Leicester, Bethany United Christian Parish of Leicester, her father Thomas Mancuso Joseph’s Parish, 759 Main St., Leicester, Dana A. Makie and her husband Paul Worcester where she made life long and his wife Particia of Auburn, her Ma. 01524. of Leicester, Jay S. Giggey and his wife friends. She was an avid gardener, sister Tina Mancuso of Albany, NY., MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Ann of Spencer, Bryce R. Giggey of enjoyed her work on the family farm nieces; Ashley, Jessica and Amy, neph- Main St., Leicester is directing arrange- Leicester and Andrea R. Culross and and above all her loving family and ews; Charlie, Padrick, Tristan, Trace, ments. her husband Christopher of Leicester, Dundee. Sullivan and Charlie, Jr. She is prede- www.morinfuneralhomes.com her sister Jane Moreau Bates of At her request, funeral services will Leicester, 12 grandchildren; Aimee, be private. A memorial gathering will Neal, Brandon, Andrew, Nikolas, be held at the family’s home at a later Chelsea M. Friel, 24 Tristen, Karlee, Alyson, Mitchel, date to be announced. Tatum, Quinn and Jordan, 3 great In lieu of flowers, contributions can LEICESTER- Slaney and Donald Kalil and an aunt grandchildren; Jayden, Grace and be made to Leicester Food Pantry, Chelsea M. Friel, 24, June “Gidget” Sanchez. Amelia, nieces and nephews. She is c/o St. Joseph’s Church, 759 Main St., of Henshaw Street, Chelsea was born in Worcester. She predeceased by a sister Norma Moreau Leicester, MA 01524. died Thursday, was a former employee at Dunkin Macarchuk of Rutland. MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main October 25, 2018. Donuts in Leicester, a job she abso- Born in Worcester, she was the St., Leicester is directing arrangements She leaves her lutely loved. She enjoyed music, draw- daughter of Neal and Alice (McClure) for the family. father Edward M. ing, playing basketball, shopping and Moreau. Judy graduated from www.morinfuneralhomes.com Friel of Rochdale, the beach. She loved spending time her mother Dawn with her family and friends and always C. Reeks and her made everyone she was around feel Lucille J. Messier, 94 significant other, Bill Brousseau of special. She could light up a room with Worcester, a brother Justin E. Friel her smile and had a heart of gold. She SPENCER- Lucille Nom Poodles in the 1960-70’s, as well of Rochdale, her grandfather Maurice will be deeply missed by all who knew J. (Morin) Messier, 94, as a dog grooming business. She also Slaney of Spencer, her several aunts her. She will be forever in our hearts. of Howe Village, died had worked in retail business as a including Sherry Stumpo and her Funeral services were held on peacefully, Friday, cashier and sales clerk. husband Paul of Spencer, Rhonda Friday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. in Greenville Oct. 26 in Christopher Lucille volunteered for many pro- Sanchez and her husband Larry of Baptist Church, 684 Pleasant St., House, Worcester. grams, including Meals on Wheels at Auburn, Cheryl Bullard of Auburn and Rochdale. Burial followed in Pine She was the wife of Howe Village, Alzheimer’s Support Kathleen Abasciano of Shrewsbury, Grove Cemetery, Leicester. Norman J. Messier Group at Harrington Memorial in several cousins including; Tiana, Calling hours for Chelsea was held who passed in 2005. Southbridge, and St. Francis Home in Matthew, Michael and Tiffini. She was on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. She leaves her daugh- Worcester. predeceased by paternal grandparents; in the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 ter Dianne M. Harper of Lowell, her Vacationing with her husband and Barbara and Ernie Dionne and Edward Main St., Leicester. son David H. Messier and his wife family at Maurice’s Camp Ground in A. Friel, maternal grandparents; Hazel www.morinfuneralhomes.com Chris of No.Brookfield, her sisters Wellfleet was one of her favorite ways Beverly Vincent of Scottsdale, AZ to spend summers. She later fostered and Carmen Baldwin of Brimfield, many friendships while a resident at Joseph S. Cook, 35 four grandchildren; Lori, Christian, Howe Village. Jake and Caleb, nine great grandchil- The family would like to say “Thank RUTLAND- Joseph nephews Jonathan Cook of Rutland dren; Matt, Jeff, Megan, Nick, Indy, You” to the caring and compassionate S. Cook, 35, of and Zackary Beeso of Worcester along Haley, Jared, Madison and Jack, two staff at the Christopher House during Rutland, died sudden- with many loving aunts, uncles and great great grandchildren; Nolan and her years there, as well as to JHC ly, Sunday, Oct. 28th. cousins. Harrison, several nieces and nephews. Hospice for all their efforts. at home. Joe was born in Worcester and She is predeceased by her grandson The funeral for Lucille was held He leaves his father, most recently worked for Mossy Rock Jay Harper. Tuesday, Oct. 30 from the J.HENRI Stephen J. Cook and Masonry in Oakham. He was an avid Born in Spencer, Lucille was the MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 his wife Kandi of New England Sports Fan. He enjoyed daughter of Lorenzo and Rachel Maple Terr., Spencer with a funeral Spencer, his moth- the outdoors and hiking. (Benoit) Morin where she and her late mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the er Amy (Dansereau) Calling hours for Joe will be held on husband Norman raised their family Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Cook of Melbourne, FL., his sisters Friday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the on Main St. Burial followed in Mary, Queen of Sara T. Cook and her fiance Joseph MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main She loved family life dearly and was the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. A Bates of Rutland with whom he lived, St., Leicester. a very proud Memere; a name many calling hour preceded the services Crystal M. Cook and her wife Kimberly In lieu of flowers, contributions may people lovingly called her through on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Cook of Webster, Colleen M. Cook and be made to Dismas House, P.O. Box the years. She enjoyed cooking and the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, her fiance Michael Beeso of Worcester 30125, Worcester, MA 01603 passing along her treasured recipes to contributions can be made to Second and Kimberly M. Cook of Spencer, his www.morinfuneralhomes.com generations of family members. She Chance Animal Services, P.O. Box 136, loved pets, especially poodles; togeth- E.Brookfield, MA 01535. er with her husband operating Lou- www.morinfuneralhomes.com Stjepan Kereshi end all obituary notices to he ew eader S T N L , WEST BROOKFIELD- We are sad- and 7 grandchildren. In keeping with ox outhbridge dened to announce the death of Stjepan the wishes of Dr. Kereshi, there will PO B 90, S , MA 01550, Kereshi. Born September 14, 1948 and be a private memorial service for the or by e mail to jean stonebridgepress news passed peacefully on October 28, 2018. family. - @ . He is survived by his wife, 3 children, CALENDAR

al Vendor and Craft Fair from 9am RED DOOR FAIR: Christ Memorial Saturday November 3 to 2pm Nov. 3 at West Brookfield Episcopal Church RED DOOR FAIR Thursday Elementary School, 89 North Main St. Saturday, Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 133 RUN-WALK FOR DIABETES: The There will be crafters, vendors, raffles, Main St., North Brookfield. Raffles, November 15 Apple Run/Walk for Diabetes is an and more. Food will be available for exquisite table, Christmas table, bake event organized by the Lions Club LUNCH & CONCERT: Local senior purchase. Admission is free, all are table, pies, craft table. Luncheon: clam of the Brookfields. This year’s run/ adults are invited to a Thanksgiving welcome to attend. chowder, cabbage soup, sandwiches, walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 performance at Brookfield Elementary and apple crisp. and covers a 5 mile course on scenic School starring Mr. Healy’s fourth SPAGHETTI SUPPER: Knights of country roads beginning and ending grade students. The program will be Columbus Council # 11080, Our Lady at the Brookfield Orchards, 12 Lincoln Saturday accompanied by a traditional turkey of the Sacred Heart Parish, Brookfield/ St., North Brookfield. Walkers will dinner with all the fixin’s provided West Brookfield is sponsoring a start at 10:30 and runners at 11:00. November 10 by our fabulous cafeteria staff on Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 10 The Run/Walk will be in its 13th Thursday, Nov. 15. Back doors open STRAWBERRY HILL FAIR: On in Dugan Hall, Sacred Heart Church, year, with proceeds donated to two at 12:35 p.m., cafeteria seating begins Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 Milk St., West Brookfield. Proceeds diabetes charities: the Clara Barton at 12:45 p.m. Please RSVP by Nov. 8 the Leicester First Congregational from this event will benefit the Camp for Diabetic Girls in Oxford to (508) 867-8774. This is a free event, Church, 1 Washburn Square, Leicester S.O.N.G., Inc. (Supporting Orphans and the UMass Diabetes Research but any food or cash donations will be will hold its annual Strawberry Hill Nationally & Globally) 2018 Christmas team in Worcester. Run/Walk spon- given to the Brookfield Ecumenical Fair featuring gift baskets, handmade Drive.” More information at www.sup- sor Rapscallion Brewery will again Food Pantry. knitted items, holiday decorations, portingorphans.org Cost is only a $12 be onsite. For more information go to centerpieces, ornaments and much donation and $8 for children under 12 brookfieldslionsclub.org. more. There will be second-hand trea- years old. Family rates are available! VENDOR & CRAFT FAIR: The West sures, raffles, baked goods, a country Take out dinners begin at 5:30pm and Friday November 16 Brookfield Elementary Parent Teacher store featuring homemade goods and sit down dinner is served at 6:00 pm. HOLIDAY CRAFT & BAKE SALE: Group will be holding their 10th annu- fresh winter pro- Raffles, door prizes, and more! On Friday, Nov. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m., the duce. Enjoy some Advance ticket purchase is encour- annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale great lunch spe- aged (and appreciated!) and available sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary cials with apple by calling 413-813-8100, or by email at: American Legion Post 41, 163 N crisp and ice [email protected] Tickets Main Street (behind Subway), North cream at our cafe. will be available at the door while they Brookfield is scheduled. Homemade HOLIDAY last! baked goods, local vendors, handcraft- FAIR: Stella ed items and a ticket auction. Chapter Holiday Fair on Saturday, Tuesday November 13 Nov. 10 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., held at WELCOME TO THE GRAVEYARD! Sunday November 18 Joel Prouty On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Seniors and ANNUAL PITCH PARTY: The Masonic Lodge, the Brookfield Council on Aging will Leicester Lions Club Thanksgiving 780 Southbridge be entertained by “Welcome to the Pitch Party Sunday, Nov. 18, Leicester St., Auburn. Graveyard”, a special program spon- Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave., Featuring: home- sored by the Jeppson Fund. Brenda Leicester beginning at 1:30 P.M. $4 made crafts, Sullivan has been studying about plus a non-perishable food item Prizes baked goods, jew- the art & history, and symbolism of for top 8 scores Proceeds to Benefit elry, plants, wood gravestones for at least 20 years. Come Lions Charities and the Leicester crafts, candles, and learn about how this unique art, Community. opportunities, history, and symbolism “Helps keep and much more. the Dead Alive”. This program will Lunch avail- be held downstairs in the Brookfield able. Christmas Congregational Church at 11:30 A.M. Monday November 19 Tree Festival & WORLD WAR I in recognition of Auction. Contact: the 100th anniversary of World War Patricia Stark Family Owned & Operated | Competitive Prices & More 508-885-5131 No Community Fee | Refundable Security Deposit Turn To CALENDAR page ­­­A10 Friday, November 2, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 OBITUARIES Charlemagne “Cookie” R. Johnson, 56 Theresa M. Anderson, 98

OXFORD – years. She went through multiple sur- SPENCER- Theresa Dailida and her husband, John of Charlemagne geries and procedures as well as exten- M. Anderson, 98, Spencer, her brothers, Raymond “Cookie” R. (Carlson) sive rounds of Chemotherapy. After formerly of Howe Lussier and his wife, Jane of North Johnson, 56, of Larned multiple bouts with these obstacles it Village, died Grafton, Roger Lussier of Worcester, Road, lost her coura- was only fitting for her to earn the nick- Wednesday, October and Eugene Lussier and his wife, geous 8-year battle to name “Tough Cookie”. Overcoming all 24, 2018 at the Holden Elaine of Manchester, NH.; and many Cancer on Saturday, odds, she is an inspiration to anyone Skilled Nursing nieces and nephews. She was prede- October 20th. She who is fighting the same fight. Center. She was ceased by her father’s second wife, passed away peace- Cookie was an installation mer- born in Worcester, Blanche Lussier, her sisters, Claire fully in her home sur- chandiser for Hallmark for 12 years. the daughter of Dora LaJoie, Irene Perra, Muriel Perra rounded by her loved ones. She was a Traveling was a passion she enjoyed, (Bourgeois) Lussier and Eugene and her brothers, Roland, Robert and lifelong resident of Oxford. with several trips to Maine, Cape Cod, Lussier and was the second born to a Gerard Lussier. Cookie was predeceased by her Florida, and California. Cookie fulfilled family of twelve children. Theresa enjoyed the arts, listening to father Russel H. Carlson. She leaves some of her wishes such as taking her Theresa’s loving husband of 50 years, opera, and PBS programming. her mother Lorraine A. (Dion) grandchildren to Disney just last year Roland “Jim” Anderson, passed away She was happiest when in the compa- Carlson of Chatham. She is sur- and going to see her favorite musi- in 1991 and her son, Kenneth Anderson ny of her large, loving family. vived by her daughter, Amanda C. cian P!nk with her daughter, Amanda. in 2012. Theresa’s funeral was held on (Johnson) Normandin and her hus- She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, She is survived by her daughters, Friday, Oct. 26th. at 11 a.m. in the band Randy of Sturbridge; two grand- pitch, and trips to the casino with her Ellen Lowkes and her husband, Joseph J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL children, Hunter E. Normandin and best friend Betty Remillard. Cooking of Spencer, and Marilyn Sharry and HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Jewels C. Normandin, 13 siblings: was her passion and she kept a col- her husband, John of South Yarmouth; Burial followed in Mary, Queen Crystal Carlson of San Francisco, CA, lection of family recipes. “Grammy” and her daughter-in-law, Kathleen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. Claudia Carlson Bunn (Robert Walls) may have been her favorite role as Anderson of Sturbridge. She also Calling hours on Friday preceded the of Leicester, Curt Carlson (Laurie) of she spoiled Hunter and Jewels every leaves her service from 9 to 11 a.m. in the funeral Worcester, Cindy Hammond (Alan) chance she got enveloping them with grandchildren, Thomas, Timothy home. of Oxford, Candace LaRochelle all her love. She loved to attend their and Patrick Lowkes, Emily Lowkes- In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- (Raymond) of Melbourne, FL, Charlene games and she went to every event she Powers, Andrew Sharry, Katherine tions may be made in Theresa’s honor, Nappa (Vincent) of Palm Bay, FL, possibly could. Showering her with Sharry, Katherine Guida, John to a place she always supported, The Claudette “Chicky” Tinsley (Gary) of love and support, her family who has Anderson and Laura Ottaviani; sev- Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Oxford, with whom she lived, Craig an inescapable bond allowed her to live enteen great-grandchildren; one great, P.O. Box 356, North Oxford MA 01537- Carlson (Rita Hutchinson) of Oxford, every day to its fullest. great-granddaughter; two sisters, 0356. Carrie Fahle (John) of South Chatham, We would like to thank Nancy Constance O’Toole and Jeannette www.morinfuneralhomes.com Christina Flanagan (James) of Oxford, Noonan of Southern Worcester County Christopher Carlson (Theresa) of VNA for her unconditional care and North Brookfield, Cassie Maher (John) unexpected friendship. We would also David J. Zaganiacz, 61 of Cotuit, and Chad Carlson (Beverley) like to thank her Oncologist Susan of Harwich Port; her former husband, Zweizig, MD of UMass Memorial who NEW Recreation – Quabbin/Ware River Arthur B. Johnson of Southbridge; and never gave up on her. BRAINTREE– David Region in 1985, as a Laborer, perform- 60 nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and Services are private. In lieu of flow- J. “Dave” Zaganiacz, ing the duties of grounds crew main- cousins. She had an especially close ers, memorial contributions may be 61, of New Braintree tenance during the winter months, bond with her cousin Russ Dion. made to Team Hope and Honor, UMass entered eternal life on and Boat Launch Area Attendant at Anyone fortunate enough to have Cancer Walk and Run, 333 South St., October 23, 2018 with Area 3 in Harwick during the sum- known Cookie, would say she was the Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Paradis- his family by his side. mer. Through promotions he worked epitome of strength. After being diag- Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is David sadly his way through the ranks of Ranger nosed, she took control of her life and directing the arrangements. leaves behind his I, II and III. In April of 2016, after 30 fought graciously yet tenaciously for paradisfuneralhome.com sister, Mary Ann Z. years with DCR, Dave retired as a Swistak and her fiancé Mark Valego of Captain of the Ranger Program, where Hardwick, his niece Blair K. Robidoux he was highly regarded and respected Lawrence J. “Larry” Parker, 70 and her husband Andrew of Warren, by his peers and the public for his ded- his great niece Morgan Stelmokas of ication and familiarity of the Quabbin GILBERTVILLE- for 25 years before Barre, as well as many cousins. He Reservoir and its vast land. Lawrence J. Parker, retiring in 2010. was predeceased by his best friend and Dave will be sadly missed by his fam- 70, of Gilbertville died Mr. Parker brother-in-law Michael J. Swistak in ily and friends. on Tuesday, October served on the West 2010. Dave was also tragically prede- Calling Hours were held on Monday, 23, 2018 at Baystate Brookfield Fire ceased by his beloved niece Randi Lee October 29, 2018 from 5 to 7PM in Medical Center. Department for many Swistak-Stelmokas in 2005. David was Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 He leaves his wife, years as a firefight- born in Webster, son of the late Teofil Pleasant St., in Ware. A Graveside Kathleen (Johnson) er. He was a Veteran F. and Theresa (Mozdzierz) Zaganiacz Service for David was held on Tuesday, Parker of Gilbertville, of the Vietnam War, of Gilbertville. October 30, 2018 at 11:00AM in Saint three daughters, serving in the United It is with heavy hearts that Dave will Aloysius Cemetery, 62-210 Upper Kristin Hadley and her husband Jordan States Navy on the USS Furse Gearing- miss the birth of his great nephew in Church St., in Gilbertville. Those of Gilbertville, Rebecca Burbridge and Class Destroyer. December. attending are asked to meet at the cem- her husband Andy of Beverly and A Funeral Service for Lawrence will Dave was an avid outdoorsman, etery. Julie Smith and her husband Keith of be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 enjoying both hunting and fishing. An online guest book is available at Ware; a son, James Parker of Ware; at 3:00 PM in the Varnum Funeral He started his career at the charbonneaufh.com. four grandchildren, Karlie, Keith, Jr., Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Department of Conservation & Emily and Soley. He was predeceased Brookfield. There are no calling hours. by three siblings, Kenneth, Robert, and In lieu of flowers, memorial donations Elizabeth Ann. He was born in Ware, may be made to the Baystate Mary Lester O. Grimes, 88 son of the late James S., Jr. and Eleanor Lane VNA & Hospice, P.O. Box 690, M. (Mathews) Parker. Ware, MA 01082. WASILLA, AK / BROOKFIELD– Congregational Lawrence worked for the Quabaug An online guest book is available at Lester O. Grimes, 88, of Wasilla, Alaska Church, 8 Central Rubber Company in North Brookfield varnumfuneralhome.com and formerly of Brookfied died on Street, in Brookfield. Monday, October 1, 2018. An online guest Lester was born in and grew up in book is available Brookfield, and has lived in Alaska at varnumfuneral- Paul A. Priestley, Sr, 79 for over 60 years. He worked in gen- home.com eral construction, and was a rugged EDGEWATER, FL/ dren, and many nieces and nephews. outdoorsman. He LEICESTER, MA— Born in Worcester, he was the son of enjoyed hunting Paul A. Priestley, Sr, Edward and Laura (Dandro) Priestley. and fishing, and 79, died Wednesday, Paul graduated from Worcester Boys did woodcarving October 3, 2018. He Trade. He retired from the local 96 as a hobby. Christmas in Heaven is predeceased by International Brotherhood of Electrical Mr. Grimes is his wife of 39 years, Workers after 50 years of dedicated ser- a Veteran of the Barbara Priestley. He vice. He was a member of the Dolphin United States Memorials leaves three daugh- Athletic Club of Edgewater, FL. Paul Marine Corps., ters, Deborah Carkin enjoyed his time traveling, camping serving during the In the December 21st issue, and her husband William of Sutton, and socializing with friends. His great- Korean War. we invite you to place a memorial Elizabeth Priestley and her husband est enjoyment was spending time in A Memorial John Wintersteller of Santa Monica, the warm weather of Florida with Service for Lester for your loved ones not with us this CA, and Christine Curci and her hus- his wife. A graveside service will be will be held at Christmas in the Spencer New Leader band Anthony of Barre, a son, Paul held on Friday, November 2 at 2 p.m. 11AM on Satuday, Priestley, Jr. and his wife Sarah of in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Waite St., November 3, 2018, for just $10. 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Monday, November 12 **No School Today** Veterans Day Tuesday, November 13 Kayem Hot Dog in WG Roll Spicy Spiral Fries, Cucumber Slices Baked Beans, Fresh Apples & Pear Cups Monday, November 26 WG Chocolate Chip Cookie Chicken Fajita’s -Sautéed Peppers & Onions, Salsa Wednesday, November 14 Seasoned Potato Wedges Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli Crunchy Carrots, Applesauce Cups & Fresh Apples Carrots & Pea Pods in a Teriyaki Sauce Tuesday, November 27 Rice Pilaf, Buttery Peas, Peaches & Applesauce Cups Shepard’s Pie Thursday, November 15 Green Beans, Roll & Butter Turkey Dinner Apple Crisp & Peach Cups Sliced Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes Wednesday, November 28 Stuffing, Green Beans, Rolls & Butter Chicken Alfredo Pasta Cranberry Sauce, Apple Crisp & Pineapple Available with or with out Broccoli, Friday, November 16 Peas, Pear Cups & Strawberry Cups WG School Made Pizza - Assorted Toppings Thursday, November 29 Tossed Salad w/ Assorted Dressings Popcorn Chicken Roasted Carrots & Fruit Choices Assorted Dipping Sauces Potato Puffs, Baked Beans, Corn Monday, November 19 WG Cookie & Mixed Fruit Cups Sweet Orange Chicken Friday, November 30 Breaded Chicken tossed in a Sweet Orange Sauce French Bread Pizza Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli, Steamed Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Mandarin Oranges & Mixed Fruit Cups Roasted Carrots & Assorted Fruit Choices Tuesday, November 20 Barilla Pasta with or without Meat Sauce Roasted Green Beans Garlic Bread, Pear Cups Wednesday, November 21 Get in touch with us today to learn more about free and reduced-price meals in our district: **1/2 Day of School** Teacher PD Day Laurie Cascione, Director of Food Services 508-892-7030 xx1190 [email protected] You can Apply at anytime throughout the school year

Monday, November 12 **No School Today** Veterans Day Tuesday, November 13 Kayem Hot Dog in WG Roll Spicy Spiral Fries, Cucumber Slices Baked Beans & Fresh Apples Monday, November 26 Wednesday, November 14 Chicken Fajita’s -Sautéed Peppers & Onions, Salsa Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli Seasoned Potato Wedges Carrots & Pea Pods in a Teriyaki Sauce Crunchy Carrots, Applesauce Cups Rice Pilaf, Buttery Peas & Peaches Tuesday, November 27 Thursday, November 15 Shepard’s Pie Turkey Dinner Green Beans, Roll & Butter Sliced Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes Peach Cups Green Beans, Rolls & Butter Wednesday, November 28 Cranberry Sauce & Apple Crisp Chicken Alfredo Pasta Friday, November 16 Available with or with out Broccoli, WG School Made Pizza - Assorted Toppings Peas & Pear Cups Tossed Salad w/ Assorted Dressings Thursday, November 29 Roasted Carrots & Fruit Choices Popcorn Chicken Assorted Dipping Sauces Monday, November 19 Potato Puffs, Baked Beans, Corn Sweet Orange Chicken WG Cookie & Mixed Fruit Breaded Chicken tossed in a Sweet Orange Sauce Friday, November 30 Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli, Steamed Corn French Bread Pizza Mandarin Oranges Romaine Tossed Salad Tuesday, November 20 Roasted Carrots & Assorted Fruit Choices Barilla Pasta with or without Meat Sauce Roasted Green Beans Garlic Bread, Pear Cups Wednesday, November 21 Get in touch with us today to learn more about **1/2 Day of School** Teacher PD Day free and reduced-price meals in our district: Bagged lunches available to go!! Laurie Cascione, Director of Food Services 508-892-7030 xx1190 [email protected] You can Apply at anytime throughout the school year

Leicester Primary & Memorial School  Breakfast Type your Tacosbreakfast choices Stuffed Crust Pizza Menus for Seasonedhere, or deleteBeef with this Crunchysection Cheese & Pepperoni Taco Shells Tossed Salad w/ Dressing Lettuce, TomatoLunch & Cheese Crunchy Carrots SalsaEntree & Sour One Cream Assorted Fruit Choices orButtery Entree Corn Two NOVEMBER SidesPeach and CupExtras

Alternate Entrées: Alternate Entrées: Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt 2018 Or Grilled Cheese & Soup Or Grilled Cheese & Soup This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menus are subject to change.

Breakfast Popcorn Chicken Meatball Grinder Toasty Croissants TypeBreakfast your breakfast for Lunch choices **1/2 Day of School** Crispy Breaded popcorn Italian Meatballs in Tomato Ham & Cheese on a WG here,WG or Pancakes delete this & Syrup section Teacher PD Day Chicken Bites Sauce on a WG Roll Croissant Scrambled Eggs Mashed Potatoes French Fries & Ketchup PotatoLunch Puffs Bagged lunches available to Lettuce & Tomato go!! Includes a sandwich, Baked Beans Cucumber Slices Steamed Carrots CrunchyEntree Broccoli One Vegetable & Fruit or Fruit Juice Pear Cups Fresh Apples Mixed Fruit Cups Strawberryor Entree TwoCups FREE for approved Free paying Sides and Extras students and only $.40 for approved Reduced Paying Alternate Entrées: Alternate Entrées: Alternate Entrées: Alternate Entrées: students, $3.00 regular price Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Order yours in the morning and Or Peanut Butter & Jelly Or Peanut Butter & Jelly Or Peanut Butter & Jelly it will be ready for you before Or Peanut Butter & Jelly you leave.

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Leicester High School Wendy Harmon, Manager

Thursday, November 1 Ham & Cheese Croissant Lettuce & Tomato, Baked Beans Crunchy Carrots, Mandarin Oranges & Pear Cup Friday, November 2 Stuffed Crust Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad w/ Assorted Dressings Green Beans & Fruit Choices

Monday, November 5 Hamburgers, Lettuce & Tomato Baked Beans & French Fries Pear Cups & Peach Cups Tuesday, November 6 Crunchy Beef Tacos Lettuce, Tomato, Shredded Cheese Buttery Corn, Pineapple & Apples Wednesday, November 7 Monday– Spicy or Regular Chicken Patty on Grilled Cheese Sandwich on WG Bread WG Roll or Pizza School Made Vegetable Chicken Soup Tuesday– Hamburger on WG Roll, Spicy or Romaine Salad & Dressing , Crunchy Carrots Regular Chicken Patty Pear Cups & Applesauce Cups Wednesday– Assorted Pizza Choices or Thursday, November 8 Spicy or Regular Chicken Patty Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Crisp Chicken Breast topped with Thursday– Hamburger on WG Roll or Marinara Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese Spicy or Regular Chicken Patty Potato Puffs, Green Beans & Fruit Choices Breakfast Lunch Friday– Chicken Patty on WG Roll Friday, November 9 **1/2 Day of School** Teacher PD Day Bagged lunches available to go!! Assorted Deli Sandwiches & Salads Available FREE for approved Free paying students and only $.40 for approved Everyday! Reduced Paying students, $3.00 regular price Daily Fruits & Vegetables offered to complete your Order yours in the morning and it will be ready for you before you leave. meal Get in touch with us today to learn more about free and reduced-price meals in our district: Pre-pay meals online at: www.myschoolbucks.com or 508-892-7030 or [email protected] by sending a check directly to school

Leicester Middle School Valerie Thompson, Manager

Thursday, November 1 Ham & Cheese Croissant Lettuce & Tomato, Baked Beans Crunchy Carrots & Mandarin Oranges Friday, November 2 Stuffed Crust Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad w/ Assorted Dressings Green Beans & Fruit Choices

Monday, November 5 Hamburgers, Lettuce & Tomato Baked Beans & French Fries Pear Cups Tuesday, November 6 Crunchy Beef Tacos Lettuce, Tomato, Shredded Cheese Buttery Corn & Pineapple Wednesday, November 7 Monday– Chicken Patty on WG Roll Grilled Cheese Sandwich on WG Bread Tuesday– Spicy Chicken Patty on WG Roll School Made Vegetable Chicken Soup Romaine Salad & Dressing , Crunchy Carrots Wednesday– Assorted Pizza Choices Pear Cups Thursday– Hamburger on WG Roll Thursday, November 8 Friday -Chicken Patty on WG Roll Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Crisp Chicken Breast topped with Marinara Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese Assorted Deli Sandwiches & Salads Potato Puffs, Green Beans & Fruit Choices Breakfast Lunch Available Everyday! Friday, November 9 **1/2 Day of School** Teacher PD Day Daily Fruits & Vegetables offered to Bagged lunches available to go!! FREE for approved Free paying students and only $.40 for approved complete your meal Reduced Paying students, $3.00 regular price Order yours in the morning and it will be ready for you before you leave. Get in touch with us today to learn more about Pre-pay meals online at: free and reduced-price meals in our district: www.myschoolbucks.com or by sending 508-892-7030 or [email protected] a check directly to school

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Get in touch with us today to learn more about free and reduced-price meals in our district: 508-892-7030 [email protected]

Chicken Tenders Pasta w/ Meat Sauce **1/2 Day of School** Tyson Breaded Chicken Barilla Pasta served with Teacher PD Day Tenders Or without Meat sauce French Fries Green Beans Bagged lunches available to go!! Includes a sandwich, Steamed Carrots WG Roll & Butter Vegetable & Fruit or Fruit Juice Applesauce Cups Peach Cup FREE for approved Free paying students and only $.40 for approved Reduced Paying Alternate Entrées: students, $3.00 regular price Alternate Entrées: Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Order yours in the morning and Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Or Peanut Butter & Jelly it will be ready for you before Or Peanut Butter & Jelly you leave.

Breakfast Hot Dog Tacos Macaroni & Cheese TypeChicken your breakfast Nuggets choices School Made Pizza Kayem Hot Dog Seasoned Beef with Crunchy Elbow Pasta mixed with here,All White or delete Meat this Chicken section Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza in a WG Roll Taco Shells Land O Lakes Cheese Sauce Chunks w/ Assorted Sauces Tossed Salad Smile Fries Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese Steamed Broccoli MashedLunch Potatoes Assorted Dressings Crunchy Carrots Salsa & Sour Cream Roasted Carrots BakedEntree Beans One Green Beans Pear Cup Buttery Corn Mixed Fruit Cups orFruit Entree Choices Two Assorted Fruit Choices Peach Cup Sides and Extras Alternate Entrées: Alternate Entrées: Alternate Entrées: Alternate Entrées: Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Alternate Entrées: Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Or Grilled Cheese & Soup Bagel, Cream Cheese & Yogurt Or Grilled Cheese & Soup Or Grilled Cheese & Soup Or Grilled Cheese & Soup Or Grilled Cheese & Soup 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 KLEM’S FRIDAY ACOUSTICS IN THE BAR 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA AND SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT 7-10 p.m. in the bar 9 p.m. 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) EVERY OTHER SATURDAY CHRIS BREAULT THE SARAH ASHLEIGH BAND www.klemsonline.com 308 LAKESIDE 308 LAKESIDE 308 LAKESIDE 308 East Main St. 308 East Main St. 308 East Main St. ONGOING East Brookfield, MA East Brookfield, MA East Brookfield, MA 774-449-8333 774-449-8333 774-449-8333 MARIACHI BAND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 First Thursday of the SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 month 7-10 p.m. in the bar 5-8 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 11 ON THE OUTSIDE MEXICALI MEXICAN ALBANIAN KITCHEN AND BAZAAR 308 LAKESIDE GRILL Bake table featuring traditional 308 East Main St. Webster location Albanian favorites. East Brookfield, MA 41 Worcester Rd., Albanian-style café with a 774-449-8333 Webster, MA variety of food items to dine 508-461-5070 in or take out. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Theme baskets, this ‘n’ that ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM table, handmade jewelry, and 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Every Sunday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. illustrated children’s books LADIES’ NIGHT CADY’S TAVERN by Ruth Sanderson Free raffles from local 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church businesses & in store 401-568-4102 126 Morris St., Southbridge, MA baskets Wine (must be 21 years FUNDRAISER FOR EDDIE or older) GREENVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Refreshments 700 Pleasant St., Rochdale, MA Free gift certificates to 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. the first 50 people Do Something Indoor yard sale, bake sale, raffles, Fill out a wish list face painting, balloon animals for kids. CORMIER JEWELERS Early birds. $10 entrance fee. & ART GALLERY TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS Proceeds to benefit Eddie Besse, a local 5-year- 136 Main St., Spencer, MA 7:00 p.m. register FUN old with brittle bone 508-885-3385 7:30 p.m. start up disease in need of a van with a wheelchair lift. HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB This Weekend! 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 508-892-9822 7-10 p.m. in the bar 7-10 p.m. in the bar ROB ADAMS WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA NEVER SAY NEVER Every Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. 308 LAKESIDE 308 LAKESIDE 308 East Main St. CADY’S TAVERN 308 East Main St. 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) East Brookfield, MA East Brookfield, MA 774-449-8333 Chepachet, RI 774-449-8333 401-568- 4102

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 SATURDAY, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY NIGHT 7-10 p.m. in the bar HEXMARK TAVERN WIBBLE PICTURES WITH AT SALEM CROSS INN 308 LAKESIDE SANTA AT KLEM’S 260 West Main St., West 308 East Main St. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Brookfield, MA East Brookfield, MA Children and pets wel- 508-867-2345 774-449-8333 come! www.salemcrossinn.com With a $5.00 donation Friday, November 2, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7

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ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE 4 BEDROOMS NEW LISTING DUDLEY – 5 Corbin Road! Welcome Home! Beautiful Tri-Level Home Set on 4.5 Acres! 9 Finished Rooms, 3-4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths! Huge, DUDLEY – 34 West Main St! 10 Rm, 3,322’ Antique Colonial! .87 Acre! Grand Entry Foyer! Frplcd OXFORD – 247 Main St! 10 Rm BUSINESS WEBSTER – 24 Oakwood Dr! Custom 9 WEBSTER – 26 Spring St! 5 Rm Ranch on Oak Cabinet Packed Kitchen w/Gorgeous Granite & Pella Slider to Enormous Trex Deck & In-ground, Heated Pool! Dining Room w/Bay Window, Formal Liv Rm & Frplcd Library/Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwds & Tall Bay Window! ZONED 2 Family! 4/6 Rms! Well Maintained! Rm Colonial! Spacious Center Isl Granite Quiet Side Street! Walk into the 3 Seasons Hardwoods, Wainscot & Crown Molding w/French Doors Leading to the Sunroom which has Heat & AC where You Can Enjoy Your Morning Appliance Eat-in Kit w/tile Flr & Walk-in Pantry! 1st Flr Laundry Rm! 1/2 Bath w/Dressing Rm! 4 Rms on First w/2 Half Baths! Perfect Office Kit w/Cherry Cabs! SS Appliances! Slider to Rm w/ Tile Flr, Ceiling Fan & Slider to Deck! Coffee Watching the Wildlife Around Your Pond or Take a Walk Across the Bridge to Check on Your Blueberry Bushes! Fireplaced Living Room Grand Stairway to 2nd Flr! Spacious Frplc Master Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Walk-in Closet & Full Bath! 2 Location! 2nd Flr 3 Bdrm Apartment w/ Eat- Trex Deck! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Den! Frplc Cabinet Packed Eat-In Kit! Spacious Liv Rm w/ w/Large Bow Front Window, Custom Built-ins & Hardwoods! 3 Large Bdrms w/Lots of Closet Space! Office Could Be Easily Made into 4th Bdrm! Additional Bdrms w/Built-ins & Hrdwd Flrs, 1 Bdrm w/Access to Additional Full Bath! “Maids Quar- in Kit, Dining Area, Liv Rm w/Hrdwds & Sun Liv Rm! 1/2 Bath! 2nd Level Master w/Full Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! Finished Lower Level w/ Master has Private Balcony Over Looking the Pool! Master Bath has W/D Hookups, Double Vanity & Walk-in Closet! Finished Walk-Out Lower ters” w/Spacious Bdrm w/Hrdwd Flr, Full Bath & Separate Stairway Access! 4 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths, 4 Rm! Full Bath! Oil Heat, New Furnace! Full Bath w/Jacuzzi & Walk-in Shower! 4 Bdrms Tile Flr, 10’ Bar w/Drop Lights! Vinyl Siding! Level Would Make a Great Game Room! 2 Car Garage which Leads to Rest of Basement which Houses the Utilities, another W/D Hook-up and Frplcs! Lower Level Finished Fam Rm w/Frplc & Abundant Shelving & Storage! 2 Car Detached Basement! Ample Parking! Handicap Ramp! Total! 2nd Full Tile Bath! C/Air! 3Z Heat! Replacement Windows! Storage Galore! Too Many Updates to List Here! A Must See House! $459,900.00 Garage w/Full Loft! Fenced Yard w/Circular Driveway! Commercial Zoned! $695,000.00 2 Car Detached Garage! $349,900.00 Loft Office! $419,900.00 $249,900.00 ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING NEW LISTING SOLD ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER – 9-11 Lyndale Ave! 8 Rm DUDLEY – 13 Pineview Rd! 7 Rm Colonial! DUDLEY – 9 Page Ln! Newly Renovated WEBSTER – 24 Emerald Ave! 2 Family! THOMPSON – Quaddick Lake! 52 WEBSTER – 52 Whitcomb St! Attention WEBSTER – 5 Chestnut St! 6 Rm Ranch, AUBURN – 9 Lorna Dr! 2680’ Split Entry! Colonial w/Greenhouses! Eat-in Kitchen! Tiled Foyer! Kit w/Din Area & Slider to 6 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Cape! 1 Acre Lot! 5/5 Rms! 2,800 sq/ft! Each w/Dine-in Kit Breaults Landing! Western Exposure – Investors! Owner Liquidating! 5 Family! 3 Bdrms, Remodeled Bath, Finished Lower Applianced Oak Eat-in Isl Kit w/Corian Formal Dining Rm Open to Living Rm w/ Composite Deck! Din Rm! Liv Rm/Den! 1/2 Cul-de-sac! Hrdwds Throughout! Open Liv w/Pantry, Fam Rm, Liv Rm, 2/3 Bdrms! Beautiful Sunsets! Huge Level Lot/Lawn 5/4/4/4/4 Rooms! 2/2/2/2/2 Bedrooms! Level! Corner Lot! Frplc Liv Rm w/Cathedrals, Counters! Spacious Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Wood Floors! Full Bath! Den w/Built-ins! Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Flr w/3 Carpeted Bdrms & Rm, Kit & Din Area! SS Appliance Granite Washer/Dryer Hookups! Hrdwd Flrs! to the Water - .88 Acres! Open Floor Completely Renovated! All Units Are Very Well Hrdwd Flr, French Drs to 16x24 Deck! Din Rm Sun Rm Cathedrals to Trex Deck! 3 Bdrms 4 Large Bedrooms on 2nd Floor! Nice Full Hall Bath! Master /Walk-in Closet & Bath! Kit w/Isl! Slider to Composite Deck! 1st 2 Car Detached Garage! Insulated Plan! 4/5 Room Ranch! 2 Bedrms! 1.5 Maintained! Furnace Was Rebuilt! Updated w/Hrdwds! Remodeled Kit w/Cherry Cabinets w/Hrdwds! Frplc Fam Rm! 2 Full Baths! Level Lot! Walking Distance to Center Finished Lower Level w/Gas Frplc! Patios! Fire Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Master Windows! Newer Furnaces! Incredible Baths! Applianced & Furnished! Ideal 2nd Electrical & Plumbing! Off Street Parking! & SS Appliances! Solar Hot Water! 1 Yr Old 4th Bdrm/Office! Laundry! C/Air & Vac! of Webster! Town Services! Rte. 395 Pit! Roof 2017! Attached 2 Car Garage! Town Bath! 2nd Flr w/2 Large Bdrms & Full Bath! Flat Yard! Lead Certificates! Well Home or Yr Round! LP Gas Heat & HW! Walk to Schools & Shopping! $325,000.00 Roof! A/G Pool! Shed! $269,900.00 Professionally Landscaped .46 Acre Lot! 2 Near! Walk to Schools & Churches! Services! $359,900.00 Garage Under! $309,900.00 Maintained! $239,900.00 Generator! $229,900.00 Car Garage! $389,900.00 $104,900.00

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SUTTON – 30 Jones Rd! Expandable 9 THOMPSON – 854 Thompson Rd! 9 Rm SHREWSBURY – 747 Grafton St! 8 Rm DUDLEY – 9 Progress Ave! 6 Rm Cape! Rm 2,156’ Colonial! 5.31 Acres of Privacy! Split! Beautiful .63 Acre Lot! Applianced Cape! .5 Acres off Route 20! Great Move In Ready! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Din Long Circular Drive! New Granite Kit! Din, Granite Kit! Dining & Frplcd Liv Rm w/ Business Location! House Needs Total & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master w/ Rehab! 1st Flr Consists of Eat-in Kit Liv & Frplcd Fam Rms w/Hrdwds! Yr Rd Hrdwds! 17x18 Cathedral Ceiling Great Hrdwds & 2 Dble Closets & Ceiling Fan! Rm w/Tile Flr! 3/4 Bdrms, 3 w/Hrdwds! w/Built-in Hutch! Large Liv Rm! Master 3 Season Porch! ½ Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Sunroom w/Skylights! 3 Bdrms! 24’ Master Bdrm w/Closet! Office! Full Bath! Flr w/2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds & a Full Bath! w/Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 12x24 3 Season Frplcd Fam Rm! 1.5 Baths! 2 Car Garage! 2nd Flr Has 4 Bdrms w/Closets! Vinyl Porch! Wraparound Deck! 2 Car Garage! Recent Furnace! 18x24 Deck! Shed! Windows! $198,500.00 Roofs 2013! Town Services! Quick Close A/C! $464,900.00 $259,900.00 Possible! $249,900.00

NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING SOLD DOUGLAS WATERFRONT! 36 Cedar St! Badluck Pond (110Acres) aka Cedar Lake or Laurel Lake! Western Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 2.74 Acres! 633’ Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE – 15 South Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 812 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 54 West Pt Rd! North Pond - Killdeer Isl - West Expo - Beautiful Lake 471’ Road Front! Beautiful Private Setting! Huge 28X96’, 2,688’ Custom 6 Rm Cedar Ranch w/Hrdwd Flrs Throughout! Spectacular, Open Din Rm & Great Rm w/Stone Waterfront Lot! Middle Pond - Panoramic WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! Lake Views & Sunsets! 2002 Built 6+ Rm Colonial! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Rd Living! Applianced Frplc, Soaring Beamed Cedar Cathedral Ceiling, 6 Sky Lights, Recessed Lighting, 1/2 Bath & 3 Sliders to 96’ Lake Facing Screened Porch! Custom Kit w/2 Skylights, Kit w/Center Isl! Lake Facing Din Rm w/Panoramic Water Views & Recent Wood Flr! Lake Views! Conservation Approval! Build Your Facing! Recently Applianced Galley Kit! Recessed Lighting, Slider to Porch, Wall Oven & Center Island w/Triple Bowl Sink, Cooktop & Dishwasher! Mud Rm Entry w/2 Dble Closets, Tile Flr, Door to Kit & Dream! 100+’ of Shoreline! 53.94’ Road Frplcd Liv Rm w/48” Smart TV & Hrdwds! Facing Liv Rm w/LP Gas Frplc, Recent Wood Flr & French Door to Deck! 1st Flr Laundry & Door to Full Bath! 2 Lake Facing Bdrms w/Walk-in Closets, Skylights & Sliders to Porch! Full Tile Bath w/Separate Shower & Whirlpool Bath w/Door to Master & Hall! Half Bath! 2nd Flr w/3 Spacious Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Suite w/Fantastic Lake Views, Frontage! Land Area 8,147’! Town Services Master Bath w/Recent Skylight! 2.5 Tile Office w/Dble Closet! 2.5 Baths Total! Cedar Lined Closets! Full Basement! Plus 36X72’ 2 Story Heated Boat House/Garage/Work Shop w/Half Bath! Upper Level 5 Rm Frplc, French Dr to its Deck, Dressing/Office Area & Full Bath w/Whirlpool Tub! A 2nd Full Available! 2 Docks! Lots on Webster Lake Baths w/Recent Vanities & New Toilets! Bath off the Hall! Huge Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level w/Gas Stove & Slider to Stone Caretaker/In-Law Apartment w/2 Full Baths! Game Rm w/Full Bath! 5 Full + 2 Half Baths Total! One of a Kind Waterfront Home! $579,900.00 a Rarity, Don’t let this Slip By without Your 2013 A/C & Heat! Garage! Great Lakeside Patio is Ready for “Finishing”! Additional Lakeside Deck! Dock! $559,900.00 Consideration! $199,900.00 Pool! Sandy Beach! $284,900.00

SOLD ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Point Pleasant Ave! Panoramic Lake Views! Eastern Expo! Super Sunrises! WEBSTER LAKE – 209 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 130 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 194 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE – 12 Kenneth Ave! WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 52’ Level 9,000’ Level Lot! 2,300’ Custom Contemp Colonial! Built 2015! Like New! Open Flr Plan! Custom Island! North Pond Views! Sandy Shore! - 1280’ Townhouse! 5 Rooms! Spectacular Island - North Pond! West Expo - Beautiful Granite Kit w/Island, Stainless Appliances, Gas Range, Soft Close Cabinets & Recessed Lights! South Pond! 5 Rm Ranch! 80’ Waterfront! Waterfront Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 8 6 Rm Cape! Open Liv & Din Rm w/Newly Completely Remodeled 10 Yrs Ago! Sandy Beach! Fantastic Lakeside Pool! Sunsets! 6 Rm 3 Season Home! Add Heat Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm, Stone Gas Frplc Surrounded by Custom Cabinetry, Recessed Restored Fireplace! New Lake Facing Rms, 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths, A/C’d, Ranch! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Rm Lights & Ceiling Fan! Dining Area w/Custom Ceiling! Full Bath w/Granite Vanity & Custom Tile Kraftmaid Cabinet Kit w/Island & Silestone Applianced Kitchen! Carpeted Dining & Use Yr Round! Great Potential! 4 Bdrms Windows! 2 1st Flr Bdrms, 1 Lake Facing! w/Hrdwds & Slider to Waterfront Deck w/Awning! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/ Rm & Fireplace Living Rooms! 2 w/Hrdwds, 2 Lake Facing! Frplc Liv Rm w/ Shower! Laundry Rm! “Wood Look” Tile Floors throughout the First Floor! 2nd Flr Features 3 Counters! Bamboo Wood Flrs Throughout! Comfortable Bdrms w/2 Being Waterfront! Lake Facing Master w/Slider to Deck, Hrdwds, Recessed 3 Bdrms! 2 Updated Bathrms! Huge Cathedral, Skylight & Hrdwds! Comfortable Master Bdrm! Frplcd Lower Level Spacious Bedrooms! Master Bath! 2.5 Lake Views! Spacious Kit & Dining Area! 2 Composite Deck w/Vinyl Rails! Walk-out Open Flr Plan! Composite Deck! Lake Lighting, Walk-in Closet & Bthrm Access! Lake Facing Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Dble Closet & Door to Facing Master! 2 Bdrms! Full Bath! Fam Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Updated Tile Baths! Central Air! Garage! Baths! 55’ of Sandy Beach! Deck! 3rd Bdrm w/Hrdwds & Dble Closet! Full Hall Bath w/Dble Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! C/Air! Gas Lower Level to Courtyard! Garage Under! $729,900.00 $239,000.00 $475,000.00 Heat! 24x30 2 Story Detached Garage! Dock! Get Packing! $789,900.00 $559,000.00 Rm! $399,900.00

NEW PRICE SOLD SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT – 8 Reid Smith Cove Road! Panoramic Lake Views! West Expo! Super Sunsets! WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Killdeer Island Rd! Panoramic View of North Pond! Natural Sandy Shoreline! Complete Rebuild Since WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 810 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 104 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 602 Treasure Isl! 9,698’ Lot! Gently Sloping! 2,254’ Custom Contemp Cape, Built 09 as 2nd Home, Like New! Open Flr 2002! Custom Center Island Applianced Granite Kitchen w/Walk-in Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Hardwoods & 1/2 Bath! Open Floor 5 Rms, 1,100’ Garden Unit! Fantastic Lake Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! Oak Cabinet Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Hrdwd Floors! Plan! Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm w/17’ Ceiling, Recessed Lights, Sliders to Trex Deck, Stone Views! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Full Baths! Kit w/Breakfast Counter! Formal Din Plan! Dining Rm w/Window Seat, 2 Closets & Hardwoods! 19X19 Lake Facing Living Rm w/Hardwoods & 2 Sliders to Deck w/Recent Gas Frplc, Surround Sound & Gleaming Hrdwds! Granite Kit w/Isl, SS Appliances, Soft Close Cabinets, Applianced Granite Kit! Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Awning! Upstairs to 4 Bedrooms or 3 Plus Office! Lake Facing Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet & Master Bath w/Tile Floor, Brand New Heat & A/C Unit! Appliances! Rm! Frplc Liv Rm! Screened Porch! 1st Master Bath w/Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower Hrdwds & Recessed Lights! 1st Flr Master w/Tile Bath, Whirlpool Tub/Shower, Dble Sink & Linen Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Bath! 2.5 Huge Corner Shower w/Seat, Double Linen Closet! Full Hall Bath! Hallway Laundry Closet! Lake Facing Walk-out Lower Level Family Closet! Upstairs Sitting Area Overlooking Grand Rm w/Lake Views! Hrdwd Hall to 2 Bdrms w/Recessed Din Rm w/Bay Window! Large Covered Patio & Bidet! 3 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas & Manicured Courtyard! Garage! Lakeside Baths! 2nd Level w/2nd Master Bdrm & Room, 2 Sliders to Patio! Full Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! 4 Zone Heat & 2 Zone C/Air only 2 Years Old! Start Packing! $629,900.00 Lights, Ceiling Fans & Dble Closets! Full Bath & Linen Closet! Lower Level Walkout Fam Rm w/Tile Flr, Bath! Recent C/Air! Attached Garage! 2 Heat! Trex Deck! Recent Windows/Doors! 10’ Ceilings, Recessed Lights, Ceiling Fans, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound, Wet Bar & Slider! Full Pool! Sandy Beach! Best Seat for July 4th Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! Bath w/Tile Flr! Utility Rm w/Laundry & Storage! Nice Docks! Get Packing! $724,900.00 Fireworks! $259,900.00 $324,900.00 $334,900.00

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SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Very Interesting property, to a home owner or developer. 47 +/- First Time Offered! Beautiful & Spacious 1600+/- SF, 3BR Ranch! Very Attractive 1700 sq ft stone face Cape! Attached 13’ X 22’ Ga- New Listing Warm and Inviting, This Lovely Ranch Sits On A Acres! Home is a 1300 sq ft ranch with a barn. The home consist 1+ acre of niceley manicured lawn with a well maintained Beautifully Landscaped Yard Nestled in A Very Quiet, Wanting Freshly painted! Updated Kitchen & Bath, Large Formal Living rage. Fireplaced front living room! Large Kitchen with ample amount 2 Family! Many imorovements! 2 &3bedroom apartments! of 3 bedrooms, and 1-1/2 bath, basement, farmers porch and 1 car of cabinets. 1st floor master bedroom. 2 large bedrooms on the 2nd Neighborhood. This 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Home Has So Much To Rm w/5 lighter bay window, Great Rm w/cathedral ceilings, fire- Oil heat! Large 24’ x 30’ garage! Mini 15’ x 30’ stone barn Offer!!! Fully Applianced Eat in Kitchen, Newly Carpeted Living garage. Much of the land is cleared. This property has 300’ +/- of place, ceiling fan, & skylights! 3 BRs. Whole house fan. Private Floor. 1/2 bath on the first floor, full bath on the 2nd floor. Natural Gas road frontage on East Thompson Rd. and road frontage on the en- $325,000 Room and Three Cozy and Comfortable Bedrooms All On One back yard, & in-ground pool! 10’ x 12’ ~ 3 season porch Patio baseboard Heat! Vinyl siding! Town water and sewer. Nice level lot, Floor. Walk Down To The Lower Level To The Open And. Spa- tire length of pavement on Roy Rd. Rectangular in shape greater with mature shrubs. Very private rear yard. $140,000 w/outdoor fireplace. Room in basement served as a large work- cious Family Room With Pellet Stove! $259,000 than 1300’ wide X over 1600’ deep. Needs TLC! $300,000 shop. 15’ x 20’ Carport & 2 storage sheds! $248,800

THOMPSON, CT - 25 BONNETTE AVE WEBSTER - 20 NORTH MAIN ST LAND! WEBSTER LAKE - BEACON PARK #802 WOODSTOCK, CT- QUASSET LAKE WEBSTER/DOUGLAS BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 16 Black Point Rd. Waterfront, Boat Access, Buildable w/Town Water & Sewer. SORRY SOLD $59,400 WEBSTER LAKE at BEACON PARK! TOWNHOUSE overlooking the Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, COURTYARD.1230 SF+/-, Open Concept Living/Dining FIRE- 158 W. Quasset Rd. - Extraordinary Waterfront Retreat on Quasset Lake! Unique, Tran- New Price! Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch Attached Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $250,000 PLACE & PRIVATE DECK. Freshly painted rooms, updated applianc- quil, Quiet, Secluded & Private! Long circular driveway! 5.5 acres of land! Patios, covered 2 car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Garage! Eat in 2 Family - Spacious 3 bedrooms each apartment. Hardwoods, es. Upper level has 2 SPACIOUS BRS including a MASTER SUITE w/ patios & balconies, stone faced 3 car det’d garage w/heated studio, Cape Cod show- Kitcheb, Fireplaced living room with bow window! 3 bed- er, winding gravel path to 265’+/- of shoreline! 5,000 sqft hip roof 3 story Colonial! 2 story pocket doors, 10ft ceilings, New gas furnaces! Partially finished Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway SKY-LIGHTED, PRIVATE BATH, 2nd BR w/lg walk-in closet, 2nd full foyer! Extremely impressive kitchen w/upscale everything! Offers formal dining & living rooms, enclosed heated sun room, central air, Koi Pond, 3rd floor. 1st floor handicapped accessible. 2 car garage. All town 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900 bath! ENJOY LAKE LIVING on the most desired lake in Central MA rooms, 2 family rooms, 2nd floor private office suite, laundry/mudroom, exercise studio, on .87 +/- acre! $265,000 services $199,900 at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! $264,900. LL kitchenette, sauna, 2 fireplaces & more! Master BRs w/private full baths $1,299,000 On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 54 KILLDEER RD WEBSTER LAKE - 93 BIRCH ISLAND RD WEBSTER LAKE – 22 LAURELWOOD DR KILLDEER ISLAND! A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON WEBSTER LAKE! ABSOLUTELY THE WATERFRONT PROPERTY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING/ LOOKING FOR! 2.45+/- Acres! 345’+/- road front, 336/384’+/- depth, 275’+/- Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, & a friendly level lot at water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The possibilities for this property are only limited by your imagination. The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique SORRY, SOLD! w/massive modern windows that invite your eyes to venture outside to spectacular 180 SORRY, SOLD! panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets and beautiful natural 1st Time Offered in Reid Smith Cove, Spectacular 3700+/- SF, shoreline beyond! Relax & Entertain in the tiled, stone fireplaced family rm, wet bar 13 Rm/4.5 Bath Lake Home, Uniquely Designed for Lake-Style New listing! 2 Family on webster lake middle pond waterfront! Rare Living! Private Setting, Ideal Location, .68 Acres, 92’ of Natural Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront w/sliders to an enormous outdoor patio! The house features a 36’+/- open concept Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a Opportunity! Great for the investor or home owner looking for additional Shoreline, Prof. Landscape, Multiple Decks, Lakeside Cabana, Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of living area w/2 BRs & combination living/dining area with a stone fireplace, an open stairway & interior 2nd income. Views with a sandy shoreline! First floor has one bedroom ~ 3 Mstr BR Suites w/Elegant 1st Flr Mstr ~ all w/Private Baths, full bath. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tremen- flr balcony w/access to 5 spacious BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d second floor is 2 bedrooms. Each unit has its own washer/dryer hook Finished Walkout LL w/Living & Billiard Rms & Summer dous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan ON DEPOSIT garage w/summer kitchen, 1/2 bath & huge fireplaced patio! Family ownened gem for w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! ups. Quick access to i-395! Walkout basement & storage area. Paver Kitchen! Call Sharon at 508-954-7222 for More Information Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 60+years! $1,495,000 patio! Taxes $4,624 yr. $412,900 $1,150,000 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 2, 2018

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FOR LEASE OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE • $ 499,900 $ 329,900 $ 349,900 Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of space available in a standalone brick building with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms R located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA 11:30am - 12:30pm 1pm - 2pm 2:30pm - 3:30pm 22 Morton Station Rd 114 Ramshorn Rd 146 Berry Corner Rd PLEASE CONTACT Charlton, MA 01507 Charlton, MA 01507 Charlton, MA 01507 Here’s your new dream home Magnificent cape near dudley town line! This sprawling home is exactly what you have Capron Corp. at 508-278-9191 E been looking for to accommodate your growing Here’s your opportunity to enjoy the coun- you’ve been wishing & waiting for. family. The property has many recent updates This high-end home comes with try living in this big, beautiful home with with granite kitchen & baths, new paint, new deck hardwood flrs throughout all the all the fabulous features you’ve been look- & so much more. You will love the open floor A rooms except the bathrooms, which ing for. New granite kitchen with stainless plan with the cathedral ceiling in the living room & the stone fireplace with pellet stove insert. The have beautiful ceramic tile flrs. steel appliances, new granite baths with high-elevation vanities, hardwood floors, huge great room above the garage could be used Builder has given great attention to as the master bedroom for a total of 4 bedrooms & heated garage with plenty of room for details with stately crown molding & if needed. Located in a quiet neighborhood only Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Mar- Robin storage. 1.4 Miles to heritage country club. Broker- decorative wainscoting. Cournoyer Demick Thomo rero-Doros Giguere L Owner Hilli “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” What is your home worth in today’s strong Seller’s Market? Call me for a complimentary analysis. 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA See details on these and all my other Listings at: 508-765-9155 PeoplesBroker.com FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula Thomo Lacoste Splaine George P. Goulas ~The People’s Broker Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa MBA, Broker-Associate, Realtor NO MONEY DOWN PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE! E 508-509-3833 BUY NOW AND BE IN FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Southbridge:Fantastic oppor- Open House Saturday 12-2 pm tunity to own this single level, 237 Marcy, Southbridge multi tenant commercial property Adorable low maintenance Ranch in the heart of downtown South- with updated kitchen, new counters S bridge. Building is just under & floor. 5 spacious rooms with 2 6000SF. Three individual storefronts. Updates include electrical, bedrooms with large closets. Open heating and roof. Great profit of over 25k per year! Great visibility Bright & Sunny floor plan. Cabinet packed kitchen. Newer stainless being right on Main St. Start a business with help from two ten- steel appliances. Steel beam construction. Open basement great for ants. Call for details! $319,900. future finishing! Garage under. Walk to Town Amenities. $179,900. T Dudley: Charming Cape Open House Directory Open House Saturday 12-2pm 41 Chartier Lane, Southbridge situated in quiet country PRISTINE CONDITION! All setting! 8 rooms 3 bedrooms (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse beautifully remodeled! 6 rooms NEW PRICE 2 baths. Front to back (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community 3 bedroom 2 ½ baths! Master kitchen/dining area with brick A bathroom is stunning! Open fireplace.Three bedrooms (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront Spacious eat in kitchen w/under counter lighting, recessed up with full bath. First floor lighting, all updated. Livingroom gas fireplace, gleaming office/guest room with full hardwood floors, with French doors opening out to private patio bath. Level backyard! Two car ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE to inground pool. Wait till you view the lower level! $275,000. garage. $229,900. T SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Open House Open House Saturday 12-2 SOUTHBRIDGE Sat., 12-2pm 19 Mary Ellen Lane, 237 Marcy St S 12-2 $179,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 17 Cedar St., Southbridge Southbridge 19 Mary Ellen Ln S 12-2 $229,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 Beautiful Ranch with 5 rooms Pride of Ownership. Expandable WEBSTER 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. cape with updated, kitchen, E Spacious living room with bath, roof, furnace. Fully 81 Lakeside Ave S 11-1 $225,000 ReMax Advantage 1 /Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 hardwood floors, formal dining room. Large master bedroom Applianced kitchen. Hardwood with double closets & huge master bath w/tile floor, walk in and tile throughout. One car garage. Expansion possibilities. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 shower and washer & dryer. 1 car garage. CAIR. Many updates 19 Mary Ellen Lane. $219,900 CHARLTON done. $199,900. 114 Ramshorn Rd S 11:30-12:30 $329,900 Keller Williams /George Goulas 508-509-3833 22 Morton Station Rd S 1-2 $499,900 Keller Williams /George Goulas 508-509-3833 146 Berry Corner Rd S 2:30-3:30 $349,900 Keller Williams /George Goulas 508-509-3833 DUDLEY 348 Dudley Oxford Rd S 11-1 $320,000 ReMax Advantage 1 /Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 WEBSTER 11 Blueberry Ln S 11-1 $329,900 ReMax Advantage 1 / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669

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PUT YOUR TRUST IN US TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 North Village Condominiums Diane Luong 774-239-2937 116 North Street, Douglas MA Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 ReMax Advantage 1 179 Shrewsbury St., Worcester MA 01604 Units Available HOME BUYING MADE EASIER HOME BUYER Programs designed to help you purchase a new First-Come COFFEE HOUR home with little or no money down! • Mass Housing Program offers up to $12,000 First-Served November 10th Noon-1pm in down payment assistance and lower PMI 21 Schofield Ave, Dudley • Welcome Home Mass Housing Program For $183,300! for Veterans (Non-Married Borrowers allowed) • 2018 Down Payment Plus provides up to Seating is limited $6,000 in assistance Meet with Bill Roland • Up to 100% Financing FHA/VA/USDA & Jo-Ann Szymczak Loan Programs This is an opportunity for 31 affordable duplex-style homes. These 31 homes will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. All brand-new homes have three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, 1605 square feet, excluding basements and attached garages, and at least 2 parking spots. North Village Condominiums are situated within an NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE SUN 11-1 ambient community on scenic North Street in Douglas, Massachusetts, Paxton: 4 Bedrooms, inground pool, 1/2 acre Webster: Great location! 1+ acre lot, 2.5 baths, encompassing the luxury of Blackstone Valley’s serene country lot, 2000 sq. ft., 2 car garage, 1.5 baths, hardwood 2400 sq. ft., 1st floor family room, 4 bedrooms surroundings. The community of duplex style homes encompass a 20-acre floors, fireplace 15 Indian Hill Rd ~ $309,900 11 Blueberry Ln ~ $329,900 parcel of manicured grounds abutting 40 acres of open space.

Dudley: Nature Lovers Dudley: 2500 sq. ft. Lot! Private backyard Cape, 1 hour to Boston, abutting conservation Hartford, Providence. CONTACT US TODAY! land, Eat-in kitchen 6.7 acres, 1/2 wooded The next affordable homes will be ready by the end of 2018! with double pantry, and 1/2 cleared. 2-story updated baths, 3 bed- barn with stalls, work- Open weekdays by appointment rooms, and New Septic shop and storage, 8 System room, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, cherry cabinet kitchen. or visit our Open House Saturdays & Sundays 11:00- 2:00.

7 Dudley Oxford Rd ~ $449,900 348 Dudley Oxford Rd ~ $320,000 Compass North Realty, Inc. ~ 774-280-1105 [email protected] www.northvillagecondominium.com SALES PRICE : 3 Bedrooms: $183,300

Shrewsbury: Master Southbridge: 2.5 acres, Webster: Condo, 3 bed- Condo Fees are $125 / month bedroom suite, 3-4 bed- 2 baths, 3-4 bedroom, rooms, 2.5 bath, garage, rooms, 1st floor family hardwoods, family room, upgraded cabinets/gran- Bill Roland room, fireplace, 2 baths, near hospital area ite counter tops 508-272-5832 Maximum Allowable Household Income Dead-end Street NMLS #20398 14 Lebeaux Dr ~ 153 Highland St ~ 25 Third St ~ 1 Person Household: $48,100 4 Person Household: $68,650 $404,900 $274,900 $238,500 Szymczak Sells! Diane Buyer Assisted 2 Person Household: $54,950 5 Person Household: $74,150 3 Person Household: $61,800 6 Person Household: $79,650 SOLD SOLD Households cannot have more than $75,000 in assets Oxford: LEASE PURCHASE OR POSSIBLE LEASE. Office Dudley:1/2 Acre Lot Leicester: space, garage with 2 bays, great Off Raymond Street 10 Sanfred Rd business opportunity. $30,000 $380,000 498 Main St. ~ Call Jo-Ann for details

OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/3 10:00-11:30 OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/3 1:00-3:00 Woodstock $460,000 NEW LISTING Eastford $319,000 Putnam $4,000/mo. Commercial Lease Killingly $220,000

130 English Neighborhood Rd. 20 Fire Tower Rd. Woodstock $475,000 Eastford $200,000 Lovely classic Colonial in private Newly renovated Farmhouse w/4 BR, Location! 2,696 SF commercial space Pristine 2005 updated Townhouse. Sweeping valley views! Stunning 2002 Country Ranch with 3 BR 2 BA. setting & landscaped 2.14 acres 2.5 BA & wrap-around porch! Open for lease with ample parking. Granite & hardwoods, 2 Full BA, Antique home. 19.55 acres with New deck, and appliances. Across w/a lg 3 car attached garage. There is concept kitchen opens to cathedral Convenient to I-395. finished basement. Close to 395. pasture, developable land from Natchaug State Forest, on nothing remaining to do but move in! ceilings in the family rm. Vivian Kozey Mary Collins and 4 outbuildings. Pomfret line. Mary Scalise Mary Scalise 860-455-5363 860-336-6677 John Downs Mary Collins 860-918-1539 860-918-1539 860-6377-0754 860-336-6677

Putnam $254,900 Putnam $254,900 Tolland $299,900 Pomfret $465,000 Woodstock $350,000 Woodstock $425,000 Brooklyn $545,000

Victorian, wood flrs, 4 BR, 2 BA, w/ Pride of ownership shines in this Enjoy comfortable & spacious living Three BR plus bonus finished room Stunning home on 18.24 acres of Sensational Contemporary w/privacy. front porch, updated kitchen & baths. 4 BR, 3 BA over-sized Raised Ranch in this bright, modern, 5 BR, 3.5 BA over the garage & finished basement beautiful land. 1st floor master, In-law on lower level, wood floors, Possible rental above garage. in a private country setting. home. 3 beautiful floors of living space space with walk out. hardwood floors throughout. Loca- 2 stone fireplaces & master suite on Close to shopping & I-395 & 44. This is a must see! located on 5 acres. Direct waterfront on Keach Pond. tion is private, quiet & peaceful. main level, 3 bay garage! Rachel Sposato Vivian Kozey John Downs John Downs John Downs Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 860-455-5363 860-377-0754 860-377-0754 860-377-0754 860-234-1343

Ashford $189,900 Woodstock $1,390,000 Pomfret $275,000 Woodstock $169,900 Thompson $149,000 Putnam $400,000 NEW LISTING

LAND FOR SALE Wonderful Antique Colonial with 182 5 BR Colonial in desirable E. Unique opp. for a commercial/mixed Great owner/occupy opportunity. Private 3 acres Custom Ranch 1,478 This 26.12 acre lot includes a rustic acres, pastoral views w/ 4+ miles of Woodstock Village. Private setting, use building in great location! The Side by side units. Updated in 2003. SF. FP in living room, dining room, 3 sportsman’s cabin that is currently wooded trails. Unique open concept, porch, handicapped accessible, HW, owner will sell building w/all contents Sits on 2.44 lovely acres. BR, 2 BA, woodstove, 2 car garage. occupied. The property is near 3 story barn. 1st floor master. A must see! (antiques/collectibles). Vivian Kozey Mary Collins route 44 and 395. White/Cook Team: Elizabeth Zimmer The White/Cook Team: 860-455-5363 860-336-6677 The White/Cook Team: Amy Archambault 860-377-2830 860-617-2191 Diane 860-377-4016 Charlotte 860-931-6006 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, November 2, 2018 CALENDAR

VFW MEETING: The Rochdale VFW Center, Glenwood Road. Enjoy an hour CALENDAR Saturday December 8 Post 7556 will hold their monthly busi- of fun and exercise to music to help continued from page B2­­­ ness meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the post at stay strong, fit, healthy and indepen- BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Bay 713 Pleasant Street, Rochdale on the 2nd dent. Classes are co-ed and all are wel- I’s completion, the Leicester Senior Path Education Foundation Santa Wednesday of each month. come. The fee is $4 per class. For more Center, 40 Winslow Ave., will hold a Claus Pancake Breakfast at Bay Path information, call Joyce Gamache at (508) special historical program. At 7 p.m. High School, 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 754-2821. Steve Hooper will describe the life and Charlton on Saturday, Dec. 8 7:30-10:30 On the third Wednesday of each month, career of Marion McCune Rice, a nurse am. Free 5” x 7” photograph with 6-7 p.m. at the Overlook Independent SIT AND KNIT: knitting group every during World War I. An informational Santa by Casson-Foster Photographers. Living Building, fourth floor Solarium, Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Merriam film will be shown for about 30 minutes, Tickets are $5, children under 5 are free. 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. Gilbert Library, West Brookfield. Bring followed by discussion and questions The intent is to build a support sys- your sewing, embroidery, knitting or from guests. The program is free to the ONGOING EVENTS tem, exchange practical information, crochet and enjoy some socializing while public, and refreshments will be served talk through issues and ways of coping, you work on your project. ECONOMY SHOP HOURS FOR following the presentation. share feelings, needs and concerns and August 22 through June 28, 2019 to learn about community resources. N-37: Bingo at the Knights of Open every Wednesday 8 a.m. to Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434-2551 or Columbus, 10 Meadow Road, Spencer Wednesday noon; Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 6 [email protected] for more every Thursday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to noon at the information. Presented by Alzheimer’s The first game starts at 6:30 p.m. Along November 28 First Congregational Church, 207 Main Association MA/NH Chapter, visit (800) with our regular games we feature two St., Spencer. We will be closed October 272-3900 or alz.org. winners take all games, two 50/50 games 15 through the 19 for set-up for our and two progressive jackpot games with LEICESTER WOMEN’S CLUB: Harvest Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20 – 9 Leicester Women’s Club annual Food THRIFTY: St. Joseph-St. Pius X Parish, payouts of $600 and $500 respectively. a.m. to 2 p.m. Come in and see our daily 759 Main St., Leicester, 508-859-8083.New Good food and soft beverages are avail- Auction and also a Silent Auction specials. (508) 885-2149. is Wednesday Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at 2 You Thrift Shop. Hours: Tuesday 5 able at Judy’s Kitchen. Come and enjoy Leicester Country Club. Cost for meal to 7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon., some good food, good people and hopeful- DEJA NEW: Art, Antiques & Thursday 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to ly win a little. is $18. Please call Maureen Whitney by Collectibles Marketplace which is open noon. We have added Thursday hours. Friday Nov. 23 at 508-864-6871. If you in the St. Joseph’s Rectory building at STAY HEALTHY: The VNA Care have an item for the Silent Auction call 759 Main Street Leicester. Hours are FREE FOR MOM & KIDS: There will be Network and Hospice is holding a free Carol Ellis for pick up/drop off at 508- Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- free weekly parent/child programs from Keep Well Clinic to residents 60 and older 769-9770. Guests are always welcome. noon, Thursday 3-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Spencer a.m.-noon, all proceeds going back into at the North Brookfield Elementary Fish and Game Club on Mechanic Street. the town’s Food Pantries, Hearts for School, New School Road, North. The Local residents may have their blood Thursday Heat and programs for the needy. We are program runs on school calendar and pressure checked and learn about health non-profit and run on volunteers. We are closes for vacation and inclement weath- concerns. Blood sugar, weight monitor- November 29 open May into December. er according to North Brookfield School ing and other health assessments may calendar. This free program is spon- also be available. VNA Care Network LEICESTER TURKEY DINNER: EAST BROOKFIELD LIBRARY sored by the Spencer, Wachusett, North and Hospice clinics are funded in part by On Thursday, Nov. 29 11:30 a.m.-12:30 PROGRAMS: The East Brookfield and East Brookfield Coordinated Family the United Way, local boards of health, p.m. at the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Public Library is currently conducting Grant in partnership with the North private foundations. For up-to-date clin- Winslow Ave., Sen. Michael O. Moore their fall registration for children’s pro- Brookfield Elementary School. Funded ic information visit www.vnacarenet- gramming. Rhythm and Rhyme is for hosts his annual Turkey Dinner. Stop by the Massachusetts Department of work.org or call (888) 663-3688 x 5603. toddlers aged 18 mos. to 3 years. This by for the annual ‘Turkey Dinner’ for Early Education and Care. For more program runs from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. area seniors, the event is free and open information, please call CFCE at (508) IT’S A LUNCH DATE: The East and includes lots of music, finger plays, 885-2934 or e-mail Wachusettcpc@hot- Brookfield Baptist Church invites all to local senior residents. Interested physical activities and a story with a attendees are requested to RSVP to the mail.com. senior citizens to a Community Lunch at related craft. 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the local Senior Center no later than one Preschool story time is geared for week prior to the event. SUPPER TIME: A free, communi- month in Fellowship Hall. A delicious children aged 3 to 5 years old. It runs ty meal is held on the first Tuesday lunch and great desserts will be served. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Seasonal of the month at The Cross Roads Café Followed by a time of fellowship and Saturday December 1 songs, poems, and gross motor activ- Coffeehouse, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at games concluding with a devotional just ities are part of this program, as well the Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop before 2 p.m. Reservations are encour- as a story and craft that encourages FIFTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL: The Terrace, Warren. All ages are welcome. aged. Call (508) 867-7725. fine motor skills. Both programs are There is no cover charge; however, a 5th annual Winter Festival at East held on Thursday mornings. Parents love offering is accepted as a gift to the SHARING CUPBOARD: The Brookfield Elementary, 410 E. Main and caretakers are asked to remain with band or musician as thanks to God for First Congregational Church of W. St. is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 1, their children. For more information or their sharing of their talent and gift for Brookfield Sharing Cupboard - serv- 9 AM-2PM. Pix with Santa $20 for a to register by phone call (508) 867-7928. the glory of God (www.emmanuelortho- ing West Brookfield, Warren and West package; food for purchase and Kid’s You can also like us on Facebook and dox.org). Warren. Located at 36 N. Main St., West Activity Room. visit our website @www.eastbrookfield- Brookfield, is open Wednesdays 10-11:30 Library.com. We look forward to seeing STRE-E-E-TCH: Senior Exercises a.m. and Thursdays 7-8 pm. Call the you! Classes are held every Wednesday from church for more information (508) 867- 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rutland Community 7078

LEGALS Town of Spencer Commission in McCourt Social Hall To all interested persons: followed by an affidavit of objections Conservation Commission at Town Hall, 157 Main Street, on A Petition for Formal Adjudication of within thirty (30) days of the return day, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Intestacy and Appointment of Per- action may be taken without further no- In accordance with the requirements of which time all persons having an inter- sonal Representative has been filed tice to you. the Massachusetts Wetland Protection est may be present and participate. by Emily C. Tuttle of Worcester MA UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Act, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer Conservation Commission meetings requesting that the Court enter a for- UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS Wetlands By-Law: open at 7:00 p.m., public hearings mal Decree and Order and for such UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Travis Connor has filed a RDA with the begin at 7:15 p.m. other relief as requested in the Petition. A Personal Representative appointed Spencer Conservation Commission to Mary McLaughlin The Petitioner requests that under the MUPC in an unsupervised remove trees located at 91 Wilson Mary McLaughlin, Chairwoman Emily C. Tuttle of Worcester MA administration is not required to file an Avenue, Spencer, MA. November 2, 2018 be appointed as Personal Representa- inventory or annual accounts with the Rebecca Charlesworth has filed a tive(s) of said estate to serve Without Court. Persons interested in the estate RDA with the Spencer Conservation Surety on the bond in an unsuper- are entitled to notice regarding the ad- Commission to remove trees in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts vised administration. ministration directly from the Personal yard that pose a fall risk to the house The Trial Court IMPORTANT NOTICE Representative and may petition the located at 62 Borkum Road, Spencer, Probate and Family Court You have the right to obtain a copy of Court in any matter relating to the es- MA. Worcester Probate and Family the Petition from the Petitioner or at the tate, including the distribution of assets Sheila Doiran has filed a Notice of Court Court. You have a right to object to this and expenses of administration. Intent with the Spencer Conservation 225 Main Street proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, First Commission to construct building alter- Worcester, MA 01608 ney must file a written appearance and Justice of this Court. ations and a new deck located at 4 (508) 831-2200 objection at this Court before: 10:00 Date: October 24, 2018 Bellevue Drive, Spencer, MA. Docket No. WO18P3489EA a.m. on the return day of 11/20/2018. Stephanie K. Fattman, Applications can be reviewed at the CITATION ON PETITION FOR This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- Register of Probate Office of Development and Inspectional FORMAL ADJUDICATION line by which you must file a written ap- November 2, 2018 Services, Town Hall. A public hear- Estate of: pearance and objection if you object to ing regarding these filings will be Melissa Tuttle this proceeding. If you fail to file a time- held by the Spencer Conservation Date of Death: 06/21/2018 ly written appearance and objection Friday, November 2, 2018 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 11 LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS nation of Defendant’s/Defendants’ OF REAL ESTATE AND PREMISES CONVEYED The Brookfield Zoning Board of Servicemembers status. By virtue and in execution of the Power TO STEVEN H. RAFER BY Appeals will hold a public hearing at If you now are, or recently have been, of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage GAIL CLOCK IN A DEED EXECUTED 6pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in the active military service of the given by Steven H. Rafer and Ellen 10/27/1997 AND RECORDED in the Brookfield Town Hall Banquet United States of America, then you Rafer to Bank of America, N.A., dated 3/13/1998 IN BOOK 19708, Room. may be entitled to the benefits of the March 13, 2008 and recorded with the PAGE 44 OF THE WORCESTER The purpose of this hearing is a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Worcester County (Worcester District) COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS request by Christopher R Predella for you object to a foreclosure of the above Registry of Deeds at Book 42726, Page LAND RECORDS. a special permit for a Second Principal mentioned property on that basis, then 204, subsequently assigned to Federal APN U35/37 AND U35/29 WITH Use (Brewery/Tap Room/Country you or your attorney must file a written National Mortgage Association by THE APPURTENANCES THERETO. Store/Wedding Venue) at 80-81 Lake appearance and answer in this court Bank of America, N.A. by assignment APN: U35/37 Road located in the Rural Residential at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, recorded in said Worcester County The premises are to be sold subject to District, according to Brookfield Zoning MA 02108 on or before December 10, (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds and with the benefit of all easements, By-laws, Section 4.B.1.c. 2018 or you will be forever barred from at Book 52059, Page 96 for breach of restrictions, encroachments, building Stephen J. Comtois II claiming that you are entitled to the the conditions of said Mortgage and for and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, ZBA Chairman benefits of said Act. the purpose of foreclosing same will be tax titles, water bills, municipal liens October 26, 2018 Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on and assessments, rights of tenants November 2, 2018 Justice of said Court on October 23, November 23, 2018 at 12 Oak Lane and parties in possession, and attor- 2018. and Parcel U35-29, Spencer, MA, all ney’s fees and costs. Notice of Sale of Motor Vehicle Attest: Deborah J. Patterson and singular the premises described in TERMS OF SALE: Under G.L.c. 255, Section 39A Recorder said Mortgage, to wit: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND Notice is hereby given by Durgin’s 18-033043 The land referred to in this poli- DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) Valley Garage, LLC, Spencer, MA November 2, 2018 cy is situated in the State of MA, in the form of a certified check, bank 01562 pursuant to the provisions of County of WORCESTER, City of treasurer’s check or money order will G.L.c. 225, Section 39A, at Durgin’s TOWN OF BROOKFIELD SPENCER and described as follows: be required to be delivered at or before Valley Garage on 11/16/18 at 12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE LAND IN SPENCER. the time the bid is offered. The suc- noon there will be a private sealed A Public Hearing will be held on Tues- WORCESTER COUNTY, cessful bidder will be required to exe- bid sale for the following vehicles to day, November 20, 2018 at 6:30 pm MASSACHUSETTS, BOUNDED AND cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement be sold to satisfy the garage keep- during the regularly scheduled Select- DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: immediately after the close of the er’s lien thereon for towing, storage, men’s Meeting in the Brookfield Town PARCEL 1 bidding. The balance of the purchase care and expenses of notices and Hall – Selectmen’s Banquet Hall Meet- A CERTAIN PARCEL OF price shall be paid within thirty (30) sale of said vehicle. Sealed bids are ing Room, located at 6 Central Street, LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS days from the sale date in the form to be returned no later than 3PM on Brookfield, MA, on the application for a THEREON LOCATED ON THE of a certified check, bank treasurer’s 11/16/18 to Durgin’s Valley garage Change of Location of an All Alcoholic SOUTHERLY SHORE OF check or other check satisfactory to LLC, Spencer, MA, 01562. Durgin’s Retail Package Store Liquor License THOMPSON POND IN THAT PART Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee Valley Garage reserves the right to from Boswell Enterprises, Inc., dba OF SPENCER, KNOWN AS NORTH reserves the right to bid at the sale, accept or deny any and all bids for Central Package Store, from the Cor- SPENCER, WORCESTER to reject any and all bids, to continue any reason. Durgin’s Valley Garage ner of Central and Pleasant St. to 55 COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, the sale and to amend the terms of the reserves the right to bid at this sale. South Maple Street, Brookfield, MA BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS sale by written or oral announcement Viewing of motor vehicles will strictly The public is encouraged to attend this FOLLOWS: made before or during the foreclosure be by appointment only. Vehicles will meeting. BEGINNING AT THE MOST sale. If the sale is set aside for any rea- be sold as is, as seen, with no guaran- Linda M. Lincoln, Chairman EASTERLY CORNER OF THE WITHIN son, the Purchaser at the sale shall be tees. Winning bidders will be notified Brookfield Board of Selectmen DESCRIBED PREMISES SAID entitled only to a return of the deposit by phone and must remove vehicles November 2, 2018 POINT OF BEING IN THE paid. The purchaser shall have no fur- within 24 hours of notification. NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF A ther recourse against the Mortgagor, Registered Owner: Carmen Ortiz, Notice of Public Hearing- RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS OAK the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Spencer, MA Planning Board LANE; attorney. The description of the prem- Towed on 6/18/2018: 2007 Lincoln MKZ The Spencer Planning Board will be THENCE NORTH 44 DEG 20’ ises contained in said mortgage shall SUV. VIN #2LMDU88C87BJ14839 holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday WEST BY LOT NO. 8 ON A PLAN control in the event of an error in this Registered Owner: Eric Berthiaume November 20, 2018 in McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO, publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE c/o Donald Berthiaume Street, Spencer, MA, on the following ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (135) ESSENCE. Spencer, MA item(s) starting at 7:00PM or as soon FEET TO SAID THOMPSON ROAD; Other terms, if any, to be announced towed on 4/20/2018: 2016 Taotao thereafter as can be heard: THENCE WESTERLY BY at the sale. Moped VIN#L9NTEACB0H1003134 Major Site Plan Review/ Special Per- THOMPSON POND, FIFTY-SIX (56) Federal National Mortgage Association Registered Owner: Bell Weather Credit mit- Applicant: Ernest Mello, ZPT FEET TO LOT NO. 10 ON SAID (Fannie Mae) Union Energy Solutions ll, LLC; Owner: PLAN; Present Holder of said Mortgage, Manchester, New Hampshire Scott and Joyce Cycz, Location: 17 THENCE SOUTH 44 DEG 20’ By Its Attorneys, Towed 12/10/2017- 2009 Dodge GH Wilson Road; Spencer Asses- EAST BY LOT NO. 10 ON SAID ORLANS PC Grand Caravan NH Plate #Z797H sor’s Map R17- Lot 16 & Lot 9. The PLAN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE PO Box 540540 VIN#208HN44ED9R658438 October 26, 2018 applicant is requesting a Major Site (159) FEET TO SAID OAK LAND; Waltham, MA 02454 Plan Review under Section 7.4 and THENCE NORTHEASTERLY Phone: (781) 790-7800 November 2, 2018 November 9, 2018 Special Permit under Section 7.2 of BY SAID OAK LANE, FIFTY 15-011860 the Spencer Zoning Bylaw Zoning to (50) FEET TO THE POINT OF November 2, 2018 install a solar farm. The property is BEGINNING. November 9, 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD located within the Rural Residential BEING LOT NO. 9 ON A PLAN OF November 16, 2018 zoning district. SAIN HUSAY PARK, SPENCER, The Spencer Planning Board will be holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday Major Site Plan Review/ Special Per- MASS., DATED AUGUST 28, Notice of Public Hearing-Spencer mit- Applicant: Ernest Mellow, ZPT 1940 DRAWN BY S. G. Zoning Board of Appeals November 20, 2018 in McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Energy Solutions ll, LLC; Owner: ATHERTON, C.E. AND COPIES At the Zoning Board of Appeals meet- Main Street Realty Trust, Location: FROM PLAN DRAWN BY E. A. ing to be held on Tuesday, November Street, Spencer, MA, on the following item(s) starting at 7:00 PM or as soon behind 369 Main Street; Spencer CHAMBERLAIN. 13, 2018 in the McCourt Social Hall of thereafter as can be heard: Assessor’s Map R35-1-3. The ap- ALSO GRANTING A RIGHT OF Memorial Town Hall, 157 Main Street, Major Site Plan Review/ Special plicant is requesting a Major Site WAY OVER THE SAID OAK Spencer, MA, a public hearing will be Permit - Applicant: Sunpin Solar Plan Review under Section 7.4 and LANE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE held on the following items starting at Development, LLC,; Owner: Peter Special Permit under Section 7.2 of OLD COUNTY ROAD, SAID RIGHT 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can and Carol Gaucher, Location: 22 the Spencer Zoning Bylaw Zoning to OF WAY BEING TWENTY (20) be heard: Norcross Road; Spencer Asses- install a solar farm. The property is FEET IN WIDTH, TO BE USED Variance- Applicant/Owner: Matthew sor’s Map R40-07. The applicant is located within the Commercial zon- IN COMMON WITH OTHERS. Schold. Location: 77 Chickering requesting a Major Site Plan Review ing district. PARCEL 2 Road, Spencer Assessor’s Map under Section 7.4 and Special Per- Interested Parties may review these A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL R16/09. The applicant is looking for mit under Section 7.2 of the Spen- applications at the Office of Develop- OF LAND SITUATED ON THE a variance under Sections 5.1 and cer Zoning Bylaw Zoning to install a ment & Inspectional Services in Me- EASTERLY SIDE OF OAK LANE, 7.3 of the Spencer Zoning Bylaw as Solar Farm.The property is located morial Town Hall located at 157 Main IN THAT PART OF SPENCER the lot does not meet the current within the Rural Residential zoning Street Spencer, MA 01562, during KNOWN AS NORTH SPENCER, zoning standards for minimum side district. regular business hours from 7:30-4:30 WORCESTER COUNTY, setbacks to allow construction of Interested Parties may review these Monday-Wednesday. MASSACHUSETTS, BOUNDED AND a 16 x 16 addition. The property is applications at the Office of Develop- The Planning Board is committed to DESCRIBED AS FOLLOW, TO WIT: located in the Rural Residential zon- ment & Inspectional Services in Me- ensuring that its public meetings are BEGINNING AT THE ing district. morial Town Hall located at 157 Main accessible to people with disabilities. NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF THE Interested Parties may review Street Spencer, MA 01562, during Should you require auxiliary aids, ser- WITHIN DESCRIBED PREMISES IN these applications at the Office of regular business hours from 7:30-4:30 vices, written materials in other for- THE SAID EASTERLY LINE OF OAK Development & lnspectional Services Monday-Wednesday. mats, or reasonable modifications in LANE: in Memorial Town Hall located at The Planning Board is committed policies and procedures, please call THENCE SOUTH 44 DEG 20’ EAST, 157 Main Street Spencer, MA 01562, to ensuring that its public meetings 508-885-7500 ext. 180 in advance of NINETY (90’) FEET TO A POINT; during regular business hours from are accessible to people with disabili- the scheduled meeting.” THENCE SOUTH 34 DEG 21’ WEST, 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Wednesday ties. Should you require auxiliary aids, November 2, 2018 FIFTY-ONE (51’) FEET TO A POINT; and 7:30am-12:00pm on Thursdays. services, written materials in other for- November 9, 2018 THENCE NORTH 44 DEG 20’ The ZBA is committed to ensuring that mats, or reasonable modifications in WEST, ONE HUNDRED (100’) its public meetings are accessible to policies and procedures, please call Commonwealth of Massachusetts FEET TO A POINT IN THE SAID people with disabilities. Should you 508-885-7500 ext. 180 in advance of The Trial Court EASTERLY LINE OF SAID OAK require auxiliary aids, services, written the scheduled meeting. Probate and Family Court LAND; materials in other formats, or rea- November 2, 2018 Worcester Probate THENCE NORTH 45 DEG 40’ sonable modifications in policies and November 9, 2018 and Family Court EAST BY THE SAID EASTERLY procedures, please call 508-885-7500 225 Main Street LINE OF OAK LANE, FIFTY (50’) ext. 180 in advance of the scheduled (SEAL) Worcester, MA 01608 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. meeting. COMMONWEALTH (508) 831-2200 BEING LOT NO. 44 AS SHOWN October 26, 2018 OF MASSACHUSETTS Docket No. WO18C0449CA ON A PLAN OF LAND IN November 2, 2018 LAND COURT CITATION ON PETITION TO SPENCER, MASS, OWNED BY DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL CHANGE NAME MAURICE BARSKY, DATED Town of West Brookfield COURT In the matter of: JULY 16, 1951 DRAWN BY Zoning Board of Appeals 18SM005995 Jonathan Paul Bonin JOSEPH SWARTZ, C.E. AND A public hearing will be held on ORDER OF NOTICE A Petition to Change Name of Adult CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00 To: has been filed by Jonathan Paul 4,750 SQUARE FEET, p.m. at the West Brookfield Town Hall, Marjorie S. Rohde, Individually and as Bonin of Spencer MA SAID PARCEL 2 IS CONVEYED to act on an application for a Special Trustee of the Rohde Realty Trust requesting that the court enter a SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS Permit for Coy Hill Solar LLC, property and to all persons entitled to the ben- Decree changing their name to: AND RESERVATIONS AS SET owned by Edward F. Sullivan, LLC, efit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Jonas Collis-Wales Vaughn FORTH IN A DEED DATED for the property located at 70 Coy Hill Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 et seq.: IMPORTANT NOTICE JANUARY 7, 1997 AND RECORDED Road and 18 Beeman Road, West USAA Federal Savings Bank Any person may appear for purposes AT SAID REGISTRY IN BOOK Brookfield. The applicant wishes to claiming to have an interest in a of objecting to the petition by filing 18553. PAGE 215. build a solar farm for off premise use. Mortgage covering real property in an appearance at: Worcester Probate BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS In Rural Residential District requires Spencer, numbered 190 Northwest and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on AND PREMISES CONVEYED a special permit as per section, Road, given by Marjorie S. Rohde the return day of 11/06/2018. This is TO STEVEN H. RAFER, -3.27 Energy Generating Equipment. to Mortgage Electronic Registration NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by MIRIAM M. RAFER AND REBECCA The public is invited to attend. Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nom- which you must file a written appear- S. RAFER AS J/T/W/R/S BY Renee Adams White inee for USAA Federal Savings Bank, ance if you object to this proceeding. STEVEN H. RAFER IN A DEED Clerk dated July 8, 2016, and recorded in WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A. Keamy, EXECUTED 5/16/2000 AND October 26, 2018 Worcester County (Worcester District) First Justice of this Court. RECORDED 5/23/2000 IN BOOK November 2, 2018 Registry of Deeds in Book 55610, Date: October 10, 2018 22610, PAGE 074 OF THE Page 98, and now held by the Plaintiff Stephanie K. Fattman WORCESTER COUNTY, by assignment, has/have filed with Register of Probate MASSACHUSETTS LAND RECORDS. this court a complaint for determi- November 2, 2018

12 SPENCER NEW LEADER •Friday, November 2, 2018

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By learning about what impacts hearing loss, people can make changes to prevent damage.

Hearing loss is quite common and Sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, can impact people’s lives in profound occurs due to problems of the inner ear. ways. Although there are some treat- It is often referred to as nerve-related ments that can improve one’s ability to hearing loss. hear and communicate, many people • Aging is a common cause of hearing Aging comes with several sensory of these important sensory nerves in are interested in learning about the loss that may not be reversible. Age- changes, many of which people expect. the nose and on the tongue, loss of smell ways they may be able to prevent hear- related hearing loss is called presbycu- Loss of hearing or diminishing vision and taste can greatly affect daily life. ing loss in the first place. sis and is marked by muffled or unclear are widely associated with aging. But Changes in these senses can contrib- Medical experts from the American speech. Treatment with assistive hear- one’s senses of smell and taste may ute to feelings of depression, dimin- Speech-Language-Hearing Association ing devices can help improve hearing. diminish with aging as well. ish one’s enjoyment of food and cause advise that hearing loss can be caused • Trauma to the ear or head may The senses of taste and smell work harmful conditions, such as extreme by different factors. Learning about impact hearing. Wearing protective in concert. The sense of smell is vital weight loss from disinterest in food these causes can help individuals make gear during sports or other activities to personal health, not only because to problems associated with overusing smart decisions at a young age to pre- can protect against neurological dam- inhaling pleasant aromas can provide salt or sugar. vent future hearing loss when possible. age that may cause hearing loss. comfort and stress relief through aro- Although aging is often to blame, In certain circumstances, hearing loss • Damage to the inner ear can result matherapy and help trigger import- loss of smell and taste also may be may be unavoidable. In such instances, from prolonged exposure to loud noises, ant memories, but also because smell tied to early symptoms of Parkinson’s audiologists, or doctors specializing in states the Mayo Clinic. These noises enables a person to detect the dangers disease or Alzheimer’s disease. Cancer hearing, can help. cause wear and tear on the hairs or of smoke, gas, spoiled food, and more. treatments, medications, lack of saliva, Conductive hearing loss nerve cells in the cochlea that send The National Institute on Aging says colds, flu, and other factors may con- Conductive hearing loss refers to sound signals to the brain. When these that, as a person gets older, his or her tribute to sensory loss. Changing medi- problems with the ear canal, ear drum hairs or nerve cells are damaged or sense of smell may fade, and that will cations or treatments may help. or middle ear and its bones, states the missing, electrical signals aren’t trans- also affect taste. The Mayo Clinic says It’s important to bring up dimin- Hearing Loss Association of America. mitted as efficiently, and hearing loss some loss of taste and smell is natural ished flavors or smells with a doctor to Some of the causes of conductive hear- occurs. Using hearing protection and and can begin as early as age 60. rule out something more serious and ing loss include: turning down the volume can help. Adults have about 9,000 taste buds to determine what might help restore • Otitis media is an infection of the • Ménière’s disease is an inner ear sensing sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and pleasure from smells and flavors. An middle ear in which fluid accumulation problem of unknown origins. It usually umami flavors, or those corresponding otolaryngologist, or a doctor who spe- can interfere with the movement of the starts in people between the ages of 30 to the flavor of glutamates. Many tastes cializes in diseases of the ears, nose eardrum and ossicles. and 50. Dizziness and ringing of the ear are linked to odors that begin at the and throat, may be able to help fix the • Impacted earwax also can cause are common, and hearing loss comes nerve endings in the lining of the nose. problem, though some people may be hearing problems. and goes. Some loss can become per- Medline says the number of taste buds referred to a neurologist or another • Fluid in the middle ear may obstruct manent. hearing. • Viruses and diseases as well as fami- decreases as one ages, and that remain- specialist. • Otosclerosis, which is a middle ear ly history also may play a role in SNHL. ing taste buds may begin to shrink. Continuing to use one’s sense of smell disease, can make it difficult for the In some instances, hearing loss may Sensitivity to the five tastes also begins and taste by cooking, gardening, trying tiny bones in the middle ear to move. be the result of a combination of fac- to decline. This can make it more diffi- new flavors, and experimenting with Surgery can correct the problem. tors. Anyone finding their hearing has cult to distinguish between flavors. different aromas may help slow down • Malformation of the outer ear, become less acute should visit with an Similarly, especially after age 70, the decline these senses. Although ear canal or middle ear structure can audiologist. One resource to visit is smell can diminish due to a loss of nerve age-related loss of taste and smell can- impact hearing as well. www.asha.org/profind. The doctor can endings and less mucus in the nose. not be reversed, some such cases may then prescribe a treatment plan to help With the combination of the reduction be treatable. Sensorineural hearing loss improve hearing. Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Friday, November 2, 2018 • The Express • 3 Health What are hereditary cancer syndromes? Few families can say they have not been affect- ed by cancer. But some people may feel as though a certain type of cancer runs in their families. In certain instances, such suspicions are warrant- ed. According to the National Cancer Institute, hereditary can- cer syndromes are disor- ders that may predispose individuals to developing certain cancers. The NCI notes that researchers have associated muta- tions in specific genes with more than 50 hered- itary cancer syndromes. Before people, or even entire families, begin thinking that a certain type of cancer runs in their families, it’s import- ant to first examine cer- tain lifestyle choices to determine if such factors, and not gene mutations, are responsible. In fact, the NCI notes that hered- itary cancer syndromes play a role in just 5 to 10 percent of all cancers. Tobacco use is one lifestyle choice that can cause similar cancers cancer. Neither instance, risk for developing hered- for the following features • Two or more first-de- uncommon, but that does to develop among fami- however, is the result of itary cancer syndromes, of hereditary cancer in gree relatives with tumor not discount the impor- ly members. Smoking hereditary cancer syn- then he or she may be the patient’s family. types belonging to a tance of determining greatly increases a per- drome. referred for genetic coun- • One first-degree rel- known familial cancer one’s risk for such can- son’s risk of developing People who suspect seling and risk assess- ative with the same or syndrome. cers. The NCI notes that cancer, and even that per- they might be at risk for ment, and certain tests a related tumor and any • Two or more first-de- finding out one is at risk son’s nonsmoking fami- hereditary cancer syn- also may be conducted as of a number of features gree relatives with rare of hereditary cancer can ly members may have dromes should express physicians work to devel- specific to the patient (a tumors. potentially have life-sav- a higher risk for cancer their concerns to their op a plan to manage risk. list of individual features • Three or more rela- ing implications. More due to exposure to sec- physicians. Primary care A patient’s family his- of hereditary cancer is tives in two generations information on heredi- ondhand smoke. Other physicians and other tory helps physicians available at www.cancer. with tumors of the same tary cancers is available factors, such as poor health professionals will determine if there is a gov). site or etiologically relat- at www.cancer.gov. diet, also may increase then work to determine risk for hereditary cancer • Two or more first-de- ed sites. the likelihood that people if patients are at risk. If a syndrome. The NCI notes gree relatives with Hereditary cancer syn- within a family may get person is identified as at that physicians may look tumors of the same site. dromes are relatively Fight the flu with Some lesser known these strategies allergy symptoms

Allergy symptoms are a result of a person’s immune system overre- acting to something that is harmless to most peo- ple but sparks a reaction in people sensitive to the trigger. Some symptoms of allergic reactions, such as sneezing, are widely known. But people may be surprised to discover some of the other com- mon allergy symptoms. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, a host of physical symptoms are indicative of allergic reactions. • Wheezing, shortness of breath: The ACAAI says that wheezing or shortness of breath are Influenza can rear its head any time toms already have set in. Instead, it telltale signs of asth- of the year, but is known to be a partic- can be especially helpful in preventing ma, but notes that such ularly bad thorn in one’s side during the flu when someone in the household symptoms also may be times of year when the weather is cold. has already contracted the illness. The indicative of an allergic According to WebMD, anywhere from 5 results of several clinical studies show reaction. The ACAAI rec- to 20 percent of the population will get that Tamiflu, when taken once daily, is ommends people see an the flu in an average year and it can up to 92 percent effective in preventing allergist if they develop take three to seven days for a regular influenza illness in adolescents, adults unexplained wheezing case of the illness to go away, with some and the elderly. that keeps returning or effects lingering for up to two weeks. Drink plenty of liquids during flu sea- if the wheezing occurs No one wants to get the flu, which is son to keep the body well hydrated so alongside symptoms marked by fever, aches and pains, con- the immune system can be in top form. like rapid breathing or fever and may indicate food allergies. Seasonal gestion, fatigue, and other symptoms. Fruit juices, water, broth-based soups, difficulty taking in air. an allergy to pet dander, allergies rarely, if ever, As a result, people do all they can to and sports drinks can help keep the Wheezing that appears dust, pollen, or mold. lead to nausea or vom- help prevent the flu — or at the very respiratory system from forming thick after a person is stung by • Headache: Though iting. However, when least shorten its duration. mucus that can become laden with bac- an insect, takes a medi- few people associate a person eats a food he The best way to stave off the flu teria. Should a fever set in, fluids help cation or eats something headaches with aller- or she is allergic to, the is to get a flu vaccination each year. prevent dehydration. he or she is allergic to is gies, some headaches immune system reacts The Centers for Disease Control and It also can be wise to take zinc supple- symptomatic of an aller- can be allergy-related. to this allergy in much Prevention says the vaccine is carefully ments during cold and flu season. Neil gic reaction and requires According to the ACAAI, the same way it does to curated to treat against the flu strains Schachter, MD, medical director of the immediate medical atten- sinus headaches and allergies like hay fever, that research suggests will be the most respiratory care department at Mount tion. migraines have been releasing a chemical common each flu season. Getting vac- Sinai Medical Center and the author • Cough: The appear- linked to allergies. Sinus called histamine. When cinated by the end of October is recom- of “The Good Doctor’s Guide to Colds ance of a dry, persistent headaches may be char- a person is dealing with mended. & Flu,” says zinc may boost immuni- cough may indicate an acterized by localized seasonal allergies, the Steer clear of sick individuals and ty, which can shorten the duration or allergy. Coughs are often pain over the sinus area histamine his or her make a concerted effort to avoid germs severity of the flu. a byproduct of a cold or and/or pain in the face body releases can cause and the spread of germs. Diligently The flu can quickly escalate and flu, but such coughs tend that may or may not be sneezing, runny nose or washing hands and avoiding touching cause serious symptoms. Prevention to taper off after a few accompanied by a head- other symptoms com- your nose, eyes and mouth can help you and early treatment are essential days. Chronic dry coughs ache. A throbbing pain monly associated with avoid and spread germs. In addition, during cold and flu season. department that linger for more than on one side of the head such allergies. But when repeatedly clean and disinfect surfaces at Mount Sinai Medical Center and the three weeks may indicate indicates a migraine, the histamine is released to that may be contaminated with the flu author of “The Good Doctor’s Guide the presence of an allergy. symptoms of which may combat food allergies, virus. to Colds & Flu,” says zinc may boost Allergy-related coughs worsen when exposed to it can cause nausea and You might want to consider prophy- immunity, which can shorten the dura- may be more prevalent light. Among the more vomiting. lactic treatment with an antiviral med- tion or severity of the flu. during certain times of painful allergy symp- Allergies affect people ication. In 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug The flu can quickly escalate and cause year or in certain envi- toms, headaches should in every corner of the Administration approved the use of serious symptoms. Prevention and ronments. The ACAAI be discussed with an globe. Recognizing symp- oseltamivir phosphate, which is known early treatment are essential during notes that chronic dry allergist. toms of allergies can help by the brand name Tamiflu, as a flu cold and flu season. cough has been linked • Nausea and vomiting: people combat them more preventative. However, many people to allergies such as hay Nausea and vomiting effectively. only reach for the drug when symp- may be a byproduct of Auburn News, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Spencer New Leader, Southbridge News, 4 • The Express • Friday, November 2, 2018 Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager Clearance Sale! 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