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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, January 18, 2019 North Brookfield teen Excitement building to join statewide for East Brookfield day of service Centennial celebration BY KEVIN FLANDERS glimpse into the past, historical discus- STAFF WRITER sions, tours of local sites, and a ceme- tery walk will also take place during the EAST BROOKFIELD – Excitement yearlong celebration, providing long- continues to grow for the town’s centen- time residents and newcomers with a nial celebration, which is now almost a chance to learn more about the town. year away. These activities will be supported by Once a distant blip on the horizon, the the Podunk Chapel and other local enti- century mark date of March 24, 2020, is ties. fast approaching. That means fundrais- ers are picking up to help pay for an With such an extensive schedule of unforgettable anniversary party. events planned, ongoing fundraising Residents and business owners efforts will play a key role in paying have worked hard over the last year for the anniversary party. Fundraising to contribute to the event. The 100th efforts began in earnest two years ago, Anniversary Committee received $1,500 and they will continue through the from 308 Lakeside, which once again set upcoming year. There are several other aside funds from its charity golf tourna- ways residents and businesses can get ment to benefit the cause. Recognizing involved, and organizers are eager to the costs associated with the centennial see the community continue to step up. celebration, several other businesses and residents have stepped up as well. Multiple local organizations and busi- Many events are already slated for nesses have already expressed interest the yearlong 2020 celebration in the in supporting and taking part in the Commonwealth’s youngest town. These celebration. include a reenactment of the signing of the bill that made East Brookfield “We are currently looking for spon- its own town; the unveiling of an anni- sors for the year. We will have our versary quilt created by the Lashaway sponsorship letter updated, and it Quilt Guild; a Roaring Twenties dinner Courtesy Photo will be sent out shortly to area busi- dance at the Sturbridge Host Hotel; and nesses,” said Heather Gablaski, the North Brookfield eighth grader Serenity Kauppila will take part in Project 351 next a parade with a variety of marchers and week. chairperson of the 100th Anniversary floats. Committee. “There are different levels of sponsorship. We will continue to Additionally, a family fun day will BY KEVIN FLANDERS will head to Boston on Jan. 21 to take raise money this year so events are as STAFF WRITER feature such activities as tug-of-war, part in service day activities. Project low-cost as possible to those who wish sack races, three-legged races, a movie, NORTH BROOKFIELD – Giving 351 brings together eighth graders to attend.” and several other offerings. Moreover, back to the community has always from every town in the state to take a community baseball game will be been a passion for eighth grader part in several community service For more information about the played using old-time rules as part of Serenity Kauppila, who will join stu- projects. 100th anniversary celebration, contact the 100th celebration. For those who dents from throughout the state next For Kauppila, it was a thrill to be the organizing committee at EB100th@ prefer winter activities, ice skating and week for a day of service. selected by her teachers in recog- gmail.com. A Facebook page has also ice harvesting programs will be held as Selected by the North Brookfield nition of her many efforts to give been set up to provide additional infor- Junior-Senior High School staff for well. mation. participation in Project 351, Kauppila Please Read SERENITY, page ­A6 For residents wishing to take a Fundraising effort underway in support of local Kindergartener

BY KEVIN FLANDERS Wednesday night Italian buffets, lot to always have the support of STAFF WRITER donating portions of each bill to the community. Residents have the cause. In November, Selectman contributed to several causes over LEICESTER – Town and school Harry Brooks ran a bus trip to the years to assist students and officials are asking the communi- Foxwoods Casino, and Greenville their families. ty to join the mission to assist a Baptist Church sponsored an “The staff and families of the Leicester Primary School student. indoor yard sale. The following Leicester Public Schools are Each donated pair of shoes will month, Giguere’s Gym conducted always there to help out. I have not bring the quest another step closer an open gymnastics night to sup- worked with a more generous and to completion. port the effort. caring group of people and fami- The goal is to purchase a wheel- Now it’s your turn to help make lies,” said Superintendent Marilyn chair-accessible van for Eddy a difference for Eddy and his fam- Tencza. “It is important to take Besse, a kindergartener at Leicester ily by donating gently-used or new care of your own, and Eddy and Primary School. Suffering from shoes, which can be exchanged for his family are so deserving of a brittle bone disease, Eddy’s fund- cash. Students from throughout new van.” raisers have been supported by sev- the district will drop off shoes in Added Cheryl Cooney, who eral organizations and residents in collection boxes, and residents are helped spearhead the fundraiser, Courtesy Photo recent months. In October, Eller’s asked to get involved as well. Restaurant in Cherry Valley held Residents and organizations continue to raise funds to sup- For school officials, it means a Please Read EDDY, page ­A6 port Leicester Primary School kindergartener Eddy Besse. Spencer man in search of liver donor

BY KEVIN FLANDERS learned from doctors that miracle. A match would be STAFF WRITER he will die without a liver asked to donate half of his transplant, his family is or her liver, which typically SPENCER – Requiring a desperately searching for a regenerates in about six to lifesaving liver transplant, living donor with Type O eight weeks. The liver is the Ryan Mioduszewski and his blood. only organ that can regen- family are reaching out to “Ryan dreams of one day erate. the public with the hope of marrying his girlfriend and The family has set up a finding a donor. starting a family. He is a Facebook page as well to help Mioduszewski, 32, became hard worker,” said Brenda spread the word. To learn ill as a child with autoim- Ortiz, Mioduszewski’s aunt more about Mioduszewski’s mune hepatitis. He has sur- who has helped lead the situation, go to Facebook. vived sepsis, and has fought search for a donor through com and search for “A Liver through many additional social media and other out- for Ryan.” Dozens of mes- adversities over the years, lets. “Ryan just wants to live. sages of support have come but he was recently hospital- Without a liver transplant in from residents eager to ized with a setback. Having he will die. Unfortunately, relay the news. no one in our small family is a match for Ryan.” If you or someone you Courtesy Photo Suffering from end-stage know is interested in helping, In dire need of a liver trans- liver failure, Mioduszewski please send an email to borti- plant to save his life, Ryan is hoping a stranger from [email protected] or call 508- Mioduszewski is hoping a donor the community can step 713-8036. from the community will step up and deliver a lifesaving forward to help. 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 18, 2019 North Brookfield officials identifying possibilities for community development grants

BY KEVIN FLANDERS to take advantage of the funds this year who meet federal income guidelines are component, North Brookfield’s FY19 STAFF WRITER due to expanded eligibility. eligible to participate in the program. CDBG application is also expected to The current annual income limit for a include a request for funds to conduct NORTH BROOKFIELD – With help “The 2019 program we’re develop- single-person household is $48,100. For an assessment and develop a plan for from a local agency, town officials con- ing now could aid a larger number of a four-person household, the maximum improvements to public infrastruc- tinue to search for housing rehabilita- homes, assuming local need can be doc- annual income allowed is $68,650. ture. The emphasis of the request is tion assistance options. umented,” Loew added. the neighborhood surrounding Mount The town is working with the Central Financial assistance from the grant Pleasant Street and Maple Street. Massachusetts Regional Planning Activities eligible for coverage by the program is provided in the form of a Commission (CMRPC) to identify funds include code-related repairs and deferred-payment loan. Repayment of A public hearing to discuss the CDBG community development block grant other types of work needed to make the loan is only required if the home application is set for Feb. 5 during the opportunities for fiscal year 2019. The homes safer and more accessible. is sold during the 15-year loan peri- selectmen’s meeting. Results of the focus for North Brookfield’s block grant Projects can include weatherization, od. Investor-owned homes can also be town’s grant application are expected application process this year is expand- handicapped access improvements, eligible to receive funds based on ten- to be announced in July. ing housing rehab assistance options roof repairs, heating and septic sys- ants’ incomes. An owner contribution For more information about the pro- for homeowners. As part of the appli- tem repairs, window replacements, new is required for investor-owned units. gram, contact Loew at 508-459-3339. cation and review phase, the town is paint and siding, electrical and plumb- currently searching for residents who ing upgrades, and structural repairs, The housing rehab program current- are eligible to receive assistance. among several others. ly has a short waiting list of potential “In the past, the housing rehab pro- clients. Residents who are interested gram was targeted to residents in the Assistance available through the pro- in participating town center area,” said Andrew Loew, gram is typically capped at $35,000 per should submit an a CMRPC project manager who is work- home, officials said. assistance form ing with North Brookfield officials on by the end of the grant applications. “Under current Moore, LeBoeuf announce For town leaders, it’s important to this month to be CDBG program rules, residents any- continue pushing for opportunities to added to the list. where in town would be eligible to assist residents with housing rehabil- The form is avail- participate.” Leicester infrastructure grant itation. Many families and seniors on able on the town’s Residents interested in receiving fixed incomes struggle to make repairs website and at the housing rehab assistance are encour- and upgrades to their homes. North Brookfield State funding to support aged to sign up for the program now to Senior Center (29 secure their place on the client list. The “There are a lot of people who live Forest St.). multi-modal, ADA roadway grant-funded program covers an array paycheck to paycheck and struggle to of repairs for homeowners meeting fed- improvements make ends meet. We are always trying In addition to eral low-to-moderate income guidelines. to make the most out of our chances the housing rehab LEICESTER — Sen. Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) and North Brookfield last benefited from to apply for avail- block grant funds for housing rehab Rep. David H.A. LeBoeuf (D-Worcester) have announced that able money,” said the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has award- from 2013-2016, when eight homes were Selectman Dale refurbished using CDBG resources. ed the Town of Leicester funding to assist with muti-modal Kiley. and accessibility improvements. A total of $335,748 was awarded to the community through the Complete Streets Looking ahead, officials are hopeful Homeowners that even more residents will be able Funding Program. “As a former selectman, I know all-too-well how critical this funding is to support local infrastructure repairs,” said 430 Main St., Oxford, MA Moore. “The anticipated improvements made possible by this IP Employers: We repair all makes and models of grant funding will expand multi-modal transportation oppor- T Garage Doors and tunities and help ensure that all members of the community X Electronic Openers • Broken Springs have safe, accessible opportunities to move about.” A Send 1099s Jan. 31

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BY KEVIN FLANDERS ships. International champions are tants on the local level are given a Accuracy Watch STAFF WRITER announced by the Knights of Columbus certificate of participation, and the win- headquarters based on scores from the ners of the respective age divisions will The Spencer New Leader is committed to WEST BROOKFIELD – Dozens of state-level competitions. advance to the district competition held youngsters will be shooting for success A few years back, a local boy in February. accuracy in all its news reports. Although later this month, as the annual Knights advanced all the way to the state com- The eligibility age for the event of Columbus Free Throw Championship numerous safeguards are in place to ensure petition after emerging from the West is determined as of Jan. 1, 2019. accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. returns to town. Brookfield bracket. For event organizer Participants are required to furnish Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Wally Connor, it’s always fun to see proof of age and written parental con- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected Council 11080 based at Our Lady of the kids enjoy free throw shooting while sent in order to take part. at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Sacred Heart Parish, the event draws meeting new friends. The event can be To obtain entry forms for the event, children from throughout the area for especially fun for kids who don’t take or to request additional information, timely manner. an afternoon of fun. All boys and girls part in team sports, enabling them to please contact Connor at 413-813-8100 or If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- ages 9-14 are invited to participate in have the thrill of competition for the by email at wally@supportingorphans. 4130 during normal business hours. During the competition, which will be held on first time. When Connor resurrected the org. non-business hours, leave a message in the Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3:45 p.m. at West event four years ago after a brief hiatus, Local officials once again thank the Brookfield Elementary School. editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return he was excited to see the high level of Knights of Columbus for making the your phone call. The event is free for all participants. participation. Several area towns have event possible each year. The service Kids will compete in categories set been represented in the years since. organization has over 1.8 million mem- up by age, with the winners of each Meanwhile, the event continues to bers in 14,500 local councils. Over the bracket advancing to the district level expand nationwide. Last year, more past decade, Knights have donated tournament. If they continue their than 150,000 kids participated in more more than 670 million volunteer hours sharpshooting at that event, they will than 3,600 local Knights of Columbus and $1.5 billion to charitable causes. have the opportunity to progress to free throw competitions. All contes- regional and even state champion-

Rep. Deter Durant Spencer Fire Department receives grant Your Local Roll-Off Specialist Weekend hosting local office funding to support safety programs Special $275 10 yd. Rental 1 Ton hours SPENCER – Fire officials will bolster “The SAFE and Senior SAFE pro- 3 sizes available. Call for pricing. their efforts to promote safety this year, grams are having a great impact on Roll Off Containers State Rep. Peter Durant will as the department recently received the fire and life safety of our most be holding office hours through- Weekend Dumpsters state grant funding. vulnerable populations – children and for the Homeowner out his district each month. The Spencer Fire Department joins elders,” said State Fire Marshal Peter Constituents and town officials Houses • Attics • Cellars 245 agencies statewide that were award- Ostroskey. “The fire departments being 10-15-20 Yd. Construction Sites are invited to express any con- ed public fire education assistance. The supported in these public education cerns, issues, or ideas they have. Student Awareness of Fire Education efforts are increasing the safety of the 508-892-4193 • 508-769-6603 Walk-ins are always welcome. (SAFE) grants enable fire officials to people in their communities.” Leicester, MA To schedule an individu- work with classroom teachers to deliv- Administered by the Executive Office Fully Insured al appointment, please contact er fire and life safety lessons. of Public Safety Ann Gaudreau, Chief of Staff for Spencer fire officials will also receive and Security, the Rep. Durant at Ann.Gaudreau@ a Senior SAFE Program grant to allow SAFE Program MAhouse.gov or (617) 722-2060, ext. firefighters to educate seniors on how provides $1.2 8563. to stay safe. million annual- “The SAFE Program has been instru- ly to local fire Local Office Hours Schedule mental in educating the next genera- departments. Spencer Town Hall - tion of children for 24 years,” said Gov. The Senior SAFE Tuesday, Feb. 5 9-10 a.m. Charlie Baker. “The program is a great Program provides Charlton Town Hall - example of state and local governments $600,000 in grant Tuesday, Feb. 5 11 a.m.-noon collaborating with teachers to provide funds from fees Southbridge Town Hall - fire safety education to young people.” paid by tobacco Foreign & Domestic - 4WD & AWD Tuesday, Feb. 5 1- 2 p.m. Statewide, the average number of companies to the Front & Rear Wheel Drive Dudley Town Hall - children dying in fires annually has Fire Standard Differentials • Exhaust Tuesday, Feb. 5 3- 4 p.m. dropped by 74 percent since the SAFE Compliant Transfer Cases • Brakes Program began. In Spencer, firefighters Cigarette U-Joints • Shocks always enjoy the opportunity to get into Program to Axle Shafts • Struts • Front End Work the schools for outreach efforts. ensure their prod- State officials have also teamed up ucts meet fire safe- with local agencies in recent years for ty requirements. educational events. Community Connection

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The Historical Sharing NEWS STAFF WRITER societies that attend every realized that the same challeng- Group members also stay in Group is always accepting new meeting, but there are many es stretched across the region. touch throughout the year to members who belong to his- REGION — Members of others that come periodically,” Since then, the organization share ideas and feedback in torical societies in any town. a local organization have said organization founder and has continued to expand while advance of the next meeting. Several members live outside enjoyed making new friends moderator Diane Calvano. “In helping its members connect Several members enjoy the of central Massachusetts, and while sharing their passion – total, we’ve had 28 historical with residents and increase opportunity to discuss the his- they have established friend- and the rest is history. societies from across mid and awareness of historical soci- tory of their own towns while ships with people across the Meeting twice annually, eastern Massachusetts attend eties. Because many societies learning about that of sur- state who share the same inter- the Historical Sharing Group our gatherings.” statewide haven’t been suc- rounding communities. ests. All you need to join the brings together historical soci- Calvano first got the idea cessful with gaining exposure, “We shared program ideas, group is a passion for history eties from across the state. for the organization back in their members appreciate the but also provided publicity, and a desire to get involved. Each spring and fall, the orga- 2006, when she was having dif- opportunity to network and encouragement, and friendship If you’re interested in learn- nization is hosted by a differ- ficulty finding programming learn new strategies. One of between the societies,” added ing more about the group, con- ent society, and members are for her historical society in the common goals for all soci- Calvano, who has been a mem- tact Calvano at diane_calva- always eager to meet new his- Leicester. After reaching out eties is to find ways to appeal ber of the Leicester Historical [email protected] or by phone at tory lovers. to the leaders of other central to younger residents and bring Society since 2004. 335-9706. Pawsitively 4 Pink holds first fundraiser to help ease financial burden for women diagnosed with breast cancer About one in eight U.S. women will Founder of Pawsitively 4 Pink, start- Pawsitively 4 Pink. news is often a challenge no matter develop invasive breast cancer over the ed this non-profit organization after There are numerous side effects to what the prognosis. Couple that emo- course of their lifetime. In 2018 alone, witnessing the journeys of her long this diagnosis not limited to the physi- tional pain with lost wages, when they over 266,000 new cases were diagnosed time friend and business partner, her cal dimension, including psychological, are needed to cover numerous co-pays in American women, Massachusetts foster mother and most recent- emotional and fiscal all affecting a wom- and transportation costs, as well as being one of the highest occurrences ly, two other family members who en’s ability to heal and become healthy. medical procedures that are not paid of this diagnosis out of all the United were diagnosed with breast cancer. Pawsitively 4 Pink, a non-profit orga- for by insurance, and it’s easy to see States. She has seen the devastating effects nization based in Worcester, is hold- how a woman could begin to feel over- Often given little attention, however, physically, psychologically and emo- ing its first major fundraiser to help whelmed. is the economic impact of the diagnosis tionally that this disease has inflict- supplement some of the financial cost The fundraising event will be held at on patients. Women being treated for ed on these loved ones and their fami- that women in Worcester County who 6 p.m. on March 2 at the White Eagle at early breast cancer lose about a quarter lies. After talking with these women she have been diagnosed with breast cancer 116 Green St., Worcester. There will be of their annual income. Ten percent of would never have guessed the internal struggle with. Without a paycheck daily food, drinks, raffles, silent and live auc- women lose 66 percent or more of their struggles they were experiencing. But bills including phone, electric, gas, and tions and music. All proceeds go toward yearly income. behind their faces were hardship and rent or mortgage payments are unable the Pawsitively 4 Pink organization and Michelle Power, the President and heartache. to be paid intensifying an already stress will benefit breast cancer victims. “A diagnosis of filled situation. breast cancer infil- Researchers followed women who About Pawsitively 4 Pink trates their bodies, had paying jobs for the first year after Pawsitively 4 Pink’s mission and can win the their breast cancer diagnosis, and found is to improve the well being of women daily battles, but that the majority missed work or had in Worcester County who have been we cannot let it win reduced hours. Women most affected diagnosed with breast cancer with love the war and steal by lost wages included those with lower and dedication. Its sole focus is to be what they have education who received chemotherapy a source of pawsitivity and empower- worked so hard and had less of a social support net- ment for one’s spirit and recovery by for in their lives,” work. They also tended to be self-em- supplementing the financial burdens of said Michelle ployed or worked part-time. these women. Power, President Being diagnosed with breast cancer and Founder of can be life-altering, and handling the Music Worcester presents a night with Havana Cuba All-Stars Performance will feature some of Cuba’s greatest musicians and finest dancing couples Music Worcester is pleased to Cha Cha to the Rumba, from “Son Music Worcester, Inc., origi- announce a joyous celebration Cubano” style to the Salsa, show- nally known as the Worcester of Cuban music and dance styles casing a wide variety of Cuban County Music Association, with the Havana Cuba All-Stars beats through fresh, contem- for years, ran the Worcester at Mechanics Hall on Thursday, porary lens. In their upcoming Music Festival. Current pro- Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. performance, the All-Stars will grams reflect the merger in the In recent years, Music be backed by three of Cuba’s mid-1990s of the Festival with Worcester has paid homage finest dancing couples. With International Artists Series and to several musicians making the greatest dancers and musi- the Massachusetts Jazz Festival. waves through the Cuban music cians of Cuba working in tan- Great performances by world-re- industry and bringing their tra- dem, the American encore of the nowned orchestras and guest ditional sounds and style front Havana Cuba All-Stars’ tour will soloists, chamber music, ballet, and center to the Worcester com- be a spirited spectacle of song world music and dance, jazz, munity. These performances and dance, exemplifying Cuba’s and choral masterworks are include the National Symphony greatest musical traditions. hallmarks of Music Worcester’s Orchestra of Cuba’s first U.S. “We are very excited to have annual operations. Multiple tour in Fall 2012 and the Havana the talented musicians of the educational programs current- Lyceum Orchestra and Simone Havana Cuba All-Stars join us ly serve youth and families of Dinnerstein’s first U.S. tour in this season,” Music Worcester greater Worcester: Music-To-Go, June 2017. Executive Director Adrien C. Tickets to Opportunity, Festival This season’s performance, Finlay said. “The rhythms and Singers, Symphonic Project, back by popular demand, will sounds of Cuba will come alive in-school residencies, and the feature some of Cuba’s great- in Worcester in an electric eve- Young Artist Competition. est musicians as they perform ning that celebrates both Cuba’s Music Worcester also welcomes rhythms and melodies from the music and dance styles. 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My name is Emma. I am super cute, super sweet, and super affectionate (that is what the shelter staff tells me). I am a little shy with new people and situations, Schools invited to apply for but once I get to know you, I purr and roll over to get belly rubs. I would blossom in a quiet home with ma- ture people. I would love to be the only pet in my new grants supporting post-prom, home. I am strictly an indoor companion. I am a petite feline girl with so much love to share. graduation events People for Animals League www.people4animals.org REGION — District Attorney Joseph Early, Jr. is inviting Spencer MA • 774-745-8041 local schools to apply for mini-grants to support post-prom and post-graduation events in an effort to keep students safe and prevent drunken driving crashes. Leicester These events, organized and overseen by adults, offer safe Veterinary drug-free and alcohol-free alternatives to high-risk activities that often follow end of the year celebrations for high school Clinic, LLC students. In the past, Early has supported local post-prom and 1205 Main St. Leicester, MA 01524 P:508-892-9181 • F: 508-892-8791 post-graduation events at high schools across the coun- ty through his drug forfeiture funding. This year, Early’s www.leicesterclinic.com office is offering mini-grants thanks to the support of the Wellness exams • Vaccinations • Cat Boarding Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance Drunk Driving Spays, neuters and routine soft tissue surgery Trust Fund. Dentistry • Radiology (Digital) “I’ve been proud to support events like this in the past to In-house diagnostic laboratory facilities (Idexx) help keep our kids safe,” Early said. “This time of year is • Pharmacy supposed to be a celebration for students and their families, • Prescription diets Hills, Royal Canin but too often we see tragedies. We’re hoping these grants will • Domestic health certificates and much more! assist more schools in offering this safe option for students.” Schools can apply for these grants to either support existing Dr. Colm P. Scanlon events or to assist in establishing new events. Applications for funding requests are due by Feb. 11. Veterinarian To request a grant application, schools should contact Ellen Miller at [email protected]. Friday, January 18, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­5 Do-It-Yourself Tips for Health and Well Being

The answer to common functions, memory lower volumes than their sedentary is typically set to stay up late and sleep maladies isn’t always in Take improvement, reduc- counterparts. In fact, the research- late. On the other hand, it’s common a medicine cabinet. In tion in stress and ers went as far as to declare that a fit for people in their 60s and 70s to fall fact, treating everyday the depression, pain relief person at age 40 can have the hear- asleep at before 8 p.m. and wake up ailments or symptoms of int and stronger internal ing of a 20 year old! The concept is before the birds. Here’s how to get back aging is often a matter H muscles. One UM doc- that aerobic exercises such as walk- to a normal sleep rhythm by resetting of common sense. From tor even claims twen- ing, enrich the blood with oxygen and your sleep clock: Bright electric light mental maneuvers to KAREN ty seconds of hearty improve blood flow to the ears, which can shift your body clock, according to manual massage, the fol- TRAINOR laughter gives the improves hearing function. For a a past study published in the Journal lowing self-help tips are heart the same work- proper hearing “fitness” routine, the of Investigative Medicine. If you want geared toward effectively out as three minutes of experts suggest working your way to stay up later, sit under a bright light promoting good health and well being! hard rowing. So enjoy a daily dose of up to walking 30-60 minutes, five or bulb for one to two hours before your laughter, it’s free, fun and contagious! six days per week. For an optimum current bedtime. This will slowly shift Improve Memory: What’s your ** hearing boost, add strength train- your body clock to a later bedtime. In memory grade? If you’re a flunky Stress Busters: It’s 2 p.m., you’ve got a ing, as those who are aerobically and the morning, block out bright light when it comes to remembering, it pile of unfinished work, you’ve yet to muscularly fit had the best hearing! until you’ve been up for an hour or may be time to get your brain back each lunch and the phone keeps ring- * * two. If you want to go to bed and get in shape with some mental gymnas- ing! If the high tech and high stress Eye Test: Babyboomers may be soon up earlier, dim the lights in the bed- tics. No matter what your age, experts world has got you chewing your acryl- discovering their eyes aren’t as sharp room after 9 p.m. and pull up shades say exercising your brain really may ic nails off, try these easy office stress as they used to be! Here is a quick to allow the morning sun to stream in. make the difference between using busters: At the first sign of stress, vision test to gauge whether or not it’s *** it and losing it. Activities such as massage therapists suggest simply time to have those glasses upgraded: Stall Senility: If forgetfulness has doing crossword puzzles, playing massaging the palm of one hand by A person with good vision should be you fretting about a future with word games or cards, strengthens the making a circular motion with the able to read the numbers and letters Alzheimer’s, here are some facts that receptors between brain cells in mem- thumb of the other. Or, when you’re on a license plate 80 feet away. If not, may actually help you stall or pre- ory transmission areas. If you sense stressed out, reach for a steaming mug it’s time to get a vision check up. If vent the disease. While searching for memory loss occurring, use mental of decaf or other hot beverage and cup you work at the computer all day, this the cause for Alzheimer’s disease, helps such as calendars, calculators, your hands around the mug. Bring simple “eye break” exercises tired eye researchers found some interesting list making, and group discussions to your warm hands to your closed eyes muscles. Hold a pencil one foot away clues. Middle-aged people with high exercise your memory receptors. And for a few seconds and take a deep from your eyes, focus on an object cholesterol or high blood pressure have relax. According to the experts, wor- breath to induce calm. And here’s behind the pencil for several seconds, a 50 percent greater risk for developing rying about what you’re going to for- a good excuse to snack on the job: then blink and focus directly on the Alzheimer’s later in life. Studies also get can actually cause a mental block! Carbohydrates stimulate serotonin in pencil for a moment or two. This helps reveal patients may have low levels of ** the brain, so reach for a bagel, crack- relaxes and revitalize eyes. At home, vitamin B-12, A, C and beta-carotene, Effortless Memory Boost: Too tired to ers or pretzels to help calm down fast. relieve eye strain by cutting two thin and high concentrations of aluminum exercise your brain to boost memory? ** slices of raw red potato. Keep them and mercury. Most revealing is that Dab on your favorite perfume! Believe The Buzz on Caffeine: If you love your on your closed eyelids for 20 minutes. a recent study of people genetically it or not, medical studies show mem- coffee, you now have another excuse *** predisposed to developing Alzheimer’s ory skills are enhanced while people to drink high octane java! A ten year Sweet Slumber: Are you always tired? disease, showed those who consumed are wearing a fragrance. The theory study by the University of Bristol Is your nightly slumber less than sat- the most fat on average, as well as is that because the part of the brain revealed coffee drinkers really may isfying? If so, it might be time to reset the most calories, were more likely that stores memory is located near be better thinkers. The report said a your sleep clock to ensure your daily to develop the disease compared as to the part that senses smell, the mem- cup of coffee can help in the perfor- dose of rest! If your body clock is set people who followed low-fat, low-cal- ory is boosted when you sniff a fra- mance of tasks, requiring sustained to a different time than your sched- orie diets. So take your vitamins and grance. Now, if you can only remem- attention. It further helped enhance a ule, you’ll feel tired. Experts say when eat healthy to up your odds of avoiding ber where you put the cologne... person’s ability to perform these tasks, you’re in your 20s and 30s, your body Alzheimer’s! ** during low alertness situations such Laughter is the Best Medicine: as at night or when a person has a cold. Groucho Marx once declared “A clown ** is like an aspirin, only he works twice Hearing Help: Are you saying “Huh?” Sen. Anne Gobi welcomes Lucas as fast!” And health officials world- more than you used to? Well before wide have proved laughter really may you run out to by a hearing aid, you be the best medicine. According to might want to consider a pair of sneak- McDiarmid as District Director University of Maryland Hospital stud- ers instead! Believe it or not, research- SPENCER — Sen. Anne M. Gobi town officials are invited to meet with ies, the benefits of laughing include ers at Miami University in Ohio report (D-Spencer) is pleased to announce the him to express any concerns, ideas and improved coordination of brain aerobically fit people heard sounds at hiring of Lucas McDiarmid to her staff issues they have. Attendants should as District Director. RSVP to him at Lucas.McDiarmid@ McDiarmid, a Palmer resident, MASenate.gov. Town attendance is not holds a Bachelor’s degree in from the restricted to residents of those towns. Print Worthy Moments Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and is currently pursuing a Master’s Tuesday, Jan. 22: Be sure to hold on to your memories with a photo reprint. Available From All Of Our Publications. of Public Administration at Norwich West Brookfield Senior Center 9 to University. He most recently worked 10 a.m. Options & Prices as a Development Coordinator at the Holland Town Hall 11 a.m. to noon Edward M. Kennedy Institute and cur- Wales Senior Center, 12:30 to 1:30 Digital Copy (emailed) $5.00 rently serves on the town of Palmer’s p.m. 4” x 6” Glossy Print $5.00 Conservation Commission. Lucas Monson Town Hall, 2 to 3 p.m. 8.5” x 11” Glossy Print $10.00 replaces Tyler Wolanin, who accepted a new position as a Research Analyst Wednesday, Jan. 30: Call or email Stonebridge Press today 508-909-4105 or for the New Jersey Office of Legislative New Braintree Town Hall 11 a.m. to [email protected] Services beginning last December. noon You can also download your photo reprint form at McDiarmid will be holding office Paxton Town Hall 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. hours throughout the district during Brookfield Town Hall 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. www.StonebridgePress.com the month of January. Constituents and Ashby Town Hall 6 to 7 p.m.

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During her time at Paxton ers to see where improvements can be Elementary School, Kellie O’Brien has Center School, she helped unveil a pair made, she said, but also an opportuni- helped continue the school’s momen- of new learning tools: the Eureka math ty to highlight teaching successes and tum. program and the Fountas and Pinnell the many student achievements being Having served for eight years as the literacy program. When O’Brien made. From her very first interview assistant principal of Paxton Center learned that those same two programs over the summer, O’Brien stressed that School, O’Brien was ready to make were being implemented for the first her goal wouldn’t be to come in and the leap to her first principal posi- time this year at WBES, she knew she make immediate changes, but instead tion. Students and staff at WBES have could provide valuable insights for stu- to help empower students and staff to worked hard to help make her transi- dents and staff. continue their success. tion a smooth one. Both programs use technology and “This is a wonderful community, and “The staff is very dedicated, and modern curriculum frameworks to the parents are all so supportive. I am works well together. We have many help prepare kids for standardized tests. very happy to be here,” added O’Brien, teachers who take on extra leadership Because the state’s MCAS tests are now who got an early start on meeting stu- roles,” O’Brien said. “Everyone did a administered online, WBES teachers dents during a camp held at WBES last great job of helping me understand how are also using other methods to prepare summer. things flow here. This is a very close- their students for the change in testing. O’Brien’s passion for leadership and knit community, just like the one I Looking ahead, O’Brien would like to dedication to every student’s success came from.” eventually see the district introduce the has impressed school and district lead- O’Brien, who lives in Holden, earned 1:1 Chromebook program that has been ers. a graduate degree from The College effective in several area schools. “Good people are difficult to find, of William and Mary in Virginia. She Kevin Flanders Photo Midway through her first year, and this is especially true in the began her career in Newport News, Va., Kellie O’Brien took over this year as the O’Brien is eager to keep finding ways world of school administration. Our as a fourth grade teacher, then transi- new principal at West Brookfield Elementary to maximize student and staff devel- district is incredibly fortunate to tioned to the first grade. After advanc- School. opment. Having started her career as have landed Principal O’Brien,” said ing to administrative roles and moving a teacher, she enjoys opportunities to Quaboag Regional School District to Massachusetts, she was named assis- spend time with students and connect Superintendent Brett Kustigian. with the staff. When she isn’t at school, O’Brien “I love to talk to the kids and see what enjoys spending time with her three they are working on and learning,” children and watching their sports con- O’Brien said. “It is also important for tests. Local students named to me to provide as many development opportunities as possible for the staff.” dean’s list at Becker College WORCESTER — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Things to remember on Becker College for the fall semester. The dean’s list recognizes all full-time students whose term grade point average is 3.50 or higher with no grade below a B- and no incomplete (I) or withdrawal/failing (WF) grades. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Christina Gomez, of Spencer, is pursuing a BS in Biology. “Darkness cannot idea, upheld by the U.S. Elizabeth Goyette, of Spencer, is pursuing a BA in Design, Graphic Design drive out darkness; Mind of a Supreme Court in 1896, Concentration. only light can do that. was based on the idea Daniel Jackson, of Rochdale, is pursuing a BS in Business Administration, Hate cannot drive out Curious that these facilities would Marketing Concentration. hate; only love can do be “separate but equal,” Shelby McMillan, of Brookfield, is pursuing a BS in Nursing. Girl that.” -MLK Jr. with the problem being Andrea Mercado, of Spencer, is pursuing a BA in Early Childhood and Youth With Martin ANNIE that they were always Education. Luther King Jr. Day SANDOLI separate and never equal. Emily Orth, of Leicester, is pursuing a BA in Interactive Media Design, Computer coming up on Jan. 21, After Rosa Parks refused Game Design Concentration. I wrote down things I to give up her seat to a Daniel Para, of West Brookfield, is pursuing a BS in Criminal Justice, Homeland try to keep in my thoughts each year, white man in 1955 when the whites-only Security Concentration. hoping that other people will not simply section was filled, Dr. King became the Paola Rodriguez, of Spencer, is pursuing a BS in Biology. see it as a Monday holiday, but a cele- leader in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Brian Sarmiento, of Spencer, is pursuing a BS in Applied Computer Science. bration of how far we have come and a which led to the ending of racial segre- Kellie Stewart, of Brookfield, is pursuing a BS in Exercise Science, Health & realization of how far we have to go. gation on all Montgomery public buses Fitness Concentration. First, questioning the status quo is in 1956. When following the law was not Becker College is an undergraduate and graduate, career-focused private college, not only important, but it’s necessary. the right thing to do, King refused to providing a supportive and inclusive learning community that prepares graduates The laws of the 1950s in the Southern follow it, creating a change to further for their first to last careers. Nearly 1,800 students from the United States and United States reveal that just because human rights. around the world live and learn on the College’s Worcester and Leicester campuses. something is legal does not mean it is Second, nonviolence is often much With nationally recognized programs in nursing, game design and animal studies, right. Jim Crow laws mandated racial more brave than violent retaliation. Becker has been consistently ranked as a “Best College” for undergraduate educa- segregation in many states by creat- King and the rest of the Southern tion by The Princeton Review. ing separate public facilities, schools, and transportation vehicles for black Turn To SANDOLI page ­­­A15 Americans and white Americans. The Roger Williams University ronment. SERENITY When Kauppila arrives in Boston on announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List continued from page 1 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, she’ll back. Only one student can be chosen be surrounded by hundreds of other BRISTOL, R.I. — Select students have mitted to strengthening society through per town for the annual project, leaving students who share her passion for giv- been named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List engaged teaching and learning. At staff members with some difficult deci- ing back. As part of the daylong ser- at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RWU, small classes, direct access to sions each year. vice initiative, students are assigned to R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 faculty and guaranteed opportunity for “I was proud and honored to be select- groups and take part in multiple proj- or more credits per semester and earn real-world projects ensure that its near- ed for something to make a positive ects. Among the many organizations a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the ly 4,000 undergraduates - along with impact on our community working assisted by student groups are Cradles Dean’s List that semester. hundreds of law students, graduate stu- alongside other eighth graders across to Crayons, the Greater Boston Food Amelia Ashworth of Brookfield dents and adult learners - graduate with Massachusetts who desire to do the Bank, the Mass. Military Heroes Fund, Andrew Carlson of Leicester the ability to think critically along with same thing,” Kauppila said. and the Martin Richard Foundation. Ryan Greaney of Leicester the practical skills that today’s employ- A member of Student Council at her After the service day is complete, ers demand. Roger Williams is leading school, Kauppila enjoys having the Project 351 students will take part in About RWU the way in American higher education, opportunity to organize special events additional activities throughout the With campuses on the coast of Bristol confronting the most pressing issues for her classmates and help maintain a year to better their communities. and in the heart of Providence, R.I., facing students and families - increas- strong student culture. Also a member “I am most excited for coming togeth- Roger Williams University is a for- ing costs, rising debt and job readiness. of the National Junior Honors Society, er with people of the same mindset ward-thinking private university com- she has given back to her community in and goal to help benefit our communi- many ways over the years. One of her ty,” Kauppila told Stonebridge Press. Julie Carr, Anastasia Cichowski, most recent service projects in town “Giving back to people and the commu- Local students named to Scott Merrell included picking up trash around the nity not only brings me joy, but it shows North Brookfield high school and the Town Common. support to those who might need it.” Dean’s List at Quinsigamond Travis Fuller, Jacob Goodrow, Lucas Additionally, in lieu of receiving pres- Looking ahead to future years, Jackson, Tracey Mannix ents each year on her birthday, she Kauppila and her fellow student ambas- Community College focuses on raising money and assist- sadors will serve as Project 351 pro- Spencer ing organizations. She has also gotten moters and provide advice to younger Quinsigamond Community College Yvonne Banyai, Ryan Beford, students chosen for the program. Since has released its Dean’s List for the Fall involved in broader activism efforts in Matthew Brennan, Tyler Carter, an effort to raise awareness. 2011, the Project 351 program has posi- semester of 2018. Among those recog- Charles Courtney, Chantel Croteau, tively impacted over 500,000 residents nized for their superior academic per- “By doing this I help out my commu- Brooke Fancy, Madison Gallagher- nity locally and across the country,” in need throughout the state. formance were the following Spencer Gould, Joseph Hallihan, Javery Mann, To learn more about the effort and area residents: added Kauppila, who also teamed up Kayla Morrison, Tanairy Mulero, with classmate Aspen Qualles to rep- how students are making a difference Jillian Orsi, Ariana Strout, Savannah statewide, visit www.Project351.org. East Brookfield resent the Clean Green Music Machine Vangel and promote ways to improve the envi- Jacob English, Lisa Renaud, Connor West Brookfield Scott Garrett Cassavant, Suriyan Narayana, Benjamin Seymour, meanwhile, constructed the collections Leicester Demitria Wrobel EDDY boxes and placed them at various loca- continued from page 1 tions around town. The students, along DURKIN & SONS My Uncle used to say, “Walk a Mile in Eddy’s Shoes is geared with other local youth groups, will sort toward the entire community – at no and package the shoes after the collec- Trucking Co. “There are Jewelers and there monetary cost. We wanted something tions period ends. All donations will that everyone could participate in. support people in need throughout the Trash are people who sell jewelry.” We’re encouraging people to ask friends world. and relatives from outside of Leicester So far, fundraisers and community Removal Your customers to contribute, too.” donations have combined to raise more Weekly will know Collection boxes will be set up at Town than $25,000 toward the effort. The goal the difference Hall, Giguere’s Gym, St. Pius X Church, is to be able to purchase the van for Pickups the thrift shop at St. Joseph’s Church, Eddy by the spring if donations contin- and at all four Leicester schools. Shoes ue at their current pace. Cleanouts of all types and sizes are requested. School officials thank all students, & ART GALLERY Donations of shoes will be accepted staff members, and parents who have ~ Reliable ~ through March. gotten involved, as well as community It’s Different in Here! leaders. A Family Business for Over 60 Years The town thanks all organizations that have stepped up to lead the effort, “When I was approached by Mrs. www.durkintrucking.com 136 Main Street • Spencer, MA 01562 Cooney, I didn’t hesitate to get the www.cormierspencer.com including the Deja New charitable orga- nization, which came up with the idea for schools involved,” Tencza added. “I Spencer 508-885-3385 want to credit Cheryl Cooney for spear- Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5:30 • Thurs 10-7 • Sat 10-3 Walk a Mile in Eddy’s Shoes. Leicester 508-885-4499 CLOSED: Sun & Mon Middle School’s CommuniTeen group, heading this drive.” Friday, January 18, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­7 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 18, 2019

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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 www.StonebridgePress.com VIEWPOINT Frank G. Chilinski Letters to the Editor President and Publisher What’s Brendan Berube Managing Editor The shutdown is a sign of a backsliding America To the Editor: trolled Senate, so he decided because keeping you As the shutdown rages on, likely to he doesn’t want it? He won’t let it be be the longest in U.S. history, I think voted on? One Senator gets to squash Editorial we need to reframe this a bit. For legislation that would pass? Mitch from protecting all that the Republicans said about is running interference for Trump, Obama governing by executive order, and we have a big problem here with being an “imperial president,” and power being consolidated in weird Making a calling him “King Obama,” look at places. I don’t believe the founders of your family’s this… Obama stood his ground on the Constitution intended for parties Congress tearing down legislation to exist, never mind the leader of the that had been previously passed majority preventing veto-proof legis- resolution (Obamacare) when Ted Cruz led a lation from moving forward. future? rebellion to defund giving Americans America is backsliding. We are healthcare who can’t afford it. Now becoming less of a free country, less Think we have President Trump shutting of a system of checks and balances, about your that will last down government because after two and more of an authoritarian failed Financial loved ones. years of the Republicans controlling democracy. On Aug. 31, Omar Har- Focus What will the House and Senate, he was never Yarok asserted that our constitutional their future With New Year’s Day now in our given money for his wall. Now Trump system of government isn’t great and JEFF be like? Can rear-view mirror, we, like many of you is holding the country hostage and has failed most places it has been BURDICK out there, are thinking about resolu- you picture demanding Democrats fund the wall a tried. The only thing that has kept them living tions. We could debate that September majority of Americans don’t support, us together is that we only elected in your house is actually the start of a new year was never passed, and most notably responsible people who didn’t want many years from now? Can you pic- given the clean slate of grades to start was not passed when the Republicans it all to burn down. Most notable ture your children going to college? a new school year, but a new year is a held the reins. Latin American countries modeled Can you picture your spouse or part- new year, and not all of us are still in Then, he threatens to invoke the their systems of governments after ner enjoying a comfortable retirement? school. Emergencies Act, which gives him ours, and many became failed states These are all pleasant visions – but More than half of all resolutions end dictatorial power to override Congress because the people elected personali- what if you weren’t in these pictures? in failure, but we like the fact that gen- and use the military to build his wall. ties who consolidated power, and who If you were no longer around, you’d erally, we, as people, seek to improve The Emergencies Act was passed would rather see the government fail leave a gaping hole in the lives of your ourselves and our lives. One reason to give the President the ability to than work with others causing grid- survivors. The emotional element resolutions fail is that a person just react to something on the scale of a lock and eventually dictatorship and would be tough enough, but the finan- hasn’t chosen the right one, something nuclear or biological war where there coup d’états. cial aspect – the permanent loss of your that has meaning. Many people fail wasn’t enough time for normal pro- Businesses can’t be formed income – could be devastating to all before the end of January. cess. Trump wants to use it to actu- and open bank accounts because the the hopes you’ve had for your family A resolution isn’t the right one for ally become an imperial president, IRS isn’t issuing EIN’s. No IPO’s or members. Fortunately, you can help you if it’s too vague, if it’s someone a dictator unwittingly authorized by mergers can happen because the SEC prevent this “worst-case” scenario from else’s expectations for you, or if you Congress in the 1970’s. Trump wants is furloughed. No passports are being happening – if you have sufficient life have no plan. to use nuclear war management leg- processed. No food is being inspected insurance. The acronym SMART (specific, mea- islation to deliver a stupid campaign because the FDA is furloughed. No Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t surable, achievable, relevant and time promise and go around Congress. I research is occurring at the National – even when they recognize the need. can’t think of anything more contrary Institutes for Health. Airport secu- bound) can be used to help facilitate LIMRA and Life Happens, two orga- to the goal of the Constitution. rity is sharply lower as the TSA your success. If you make a specif- nizations that provide education on The irony in all of this is that we grapples with high absentee rates by life insurance, report the following: ic goal of losing a certain amount of already have walls and fences in pop- inspecting passengers more lightly. weight, your goal will be easier to ulated areas. Where we don’t have National parks are getting trashed Only four in 10 Americans own obtain. If you set a time limit (baby physical barriers is where there are and destroyed by ATV’s. Passports steps) by saying ‘I will lose one pound an individual life insurance poli- natural boundaries, which are very aren’t being processed. The USA’s cy – although 85 percent say that each week,’ your plan becomes more effective. A 30-mile hike over moun- credit rating will go down, causing the effective. As a side note on the ‘baby most people need life insurance. tains and through the desert is a pret- interest the government pays to go up. steps’ concept, if you haven’t seen the ty formidable barrier. In order to The economy is being harmed. comedy “What About Bob?” starring More than one-third of all house- build a wall in these places we need Most ironically, border patrol holds report that they would feel an Bill Murray, you must. to build roads leading to the border is working without pay and experienc- We all like to see progress and to see adverse financial impact within one for construction and maintenance ren- ing “sick outs.” Immigration courts month of losing a primary wage earn- it fast. One way is to make something dering the natural boundary useless. are closed. Hilariously, E-Verify, the measurable. If you want to scale back er’s income, while nearly half would Further irony is the true source of ille- system employers use to determine if feel an impact in just six months. on something, say using social media, gal immigration is overstayed visas workers are in the US legally, is not you can use the ‘see how much time and smuggled through ports of entry running. The Coast Guard isn’t being What’s keeping people from pro- you’ve spent on Facebook’ setting to hidden in cargo. paid. viding adequate insurance for watch your usage go down. Or if The bill to re-open government was All for a big, beautiful wall their families? Here’s a sampling you’ve set out to watch as many old previously approved by the Senate which will never be built. All because of the most common reasons: classic movies or read as many John unanimously in a voice vote. Now Fox News shamed the President after Grisham novels as you can this year, that the Democrats have taken con- the Democrats took the House so he “I just don’t want to think about you can make a check list, and as you trol of the House, Mitch McConnell could blame them and not the last it.” Let’s face it – like almost everybody, finish each one, check it off the list. is refusing to allow anything to go two years of Republican control. All you probably don’t like to think about Or bring an empty book case into your to a vote unless Trump approves it. because the news cycle moved off death. And consequently, you may well house, as you finish a book, pop it on There is legislation to re-open the gov- Russia and the fact that Manafort met be inclined to postpone thinking about the shelf. ernment passed by the House that with Russians to talk strategy and life insurance. But if you can just envi- Pick a goal that is achievable. By could potentially pass by a veto proof exchange information in Madrid and sion what your loved ones’ lives would taking a leap that is too big, you might margin in the Senate, yet McConnell Kiev during the campaign and after be like without you, in terms of their find yourself in over your head and won’t allow it to be voted on. Why is the inauguration. financial situation, you will find it eas- likely frustrated. Having a goal of one person (Mitch McConnell) given ier to address your insurance needs saving more money than you can, will so much power? He knows that the Fred Bagg in a calmer, more analytical manner. leave you hopeless, however if you can Democratic House appropriations bill Spencer put away $50.00 per month, then you’re would pass in the Republican con- “I have other financial priorities.” You on to something. will always have financial obligations Choose a resolution that is relevant. – mortgage or rent payments, car pay- Doing something for the right reasons Freedom vs. socialism ments, credit card bills, student loans, etc. You can’t ignore these expenses, is key. A relevant goal is a lasting To the Editor: of your comfort zone and support but ask yourself this: Do any of them goal. If you want to do more research I am appealing, informing and President Trump, you — we — will really take priority over the future on your family’s ancestry, so that your warning the people who profess to lose our freedom. It is your voice happiness and welfare of your loved family will have the information for be Christians and President Trump [support] and mine that the President ones? Since the answer to this question years to come, then what you’re doing supporters to come out of your com- needs to help him keep his prom- is obviously “no,” you will likely con- has meaning to not only you but to the fort zone and be heard and support ise. Remain silent and lose your clude that maintaining adequate life people you care about. Choosing to President Trump in his effort to keep freedom, or be supportive, be heard, insurance is one of the most import- bring others in on your goal is never his promise and protect this coun- and stand by President Trump, who ant financial moves you can make. a bad idea either. We all need a coach try, America, from newly elected is an American patriot, and help at times. Democrats who want to take away our him keep America strong now and “I can’t afford life insurance.” If you Using a timeline for your goals freedom with socialism that threatens in 2020. Remain quiet and allow the think life insurance is prohibitively should be realistic. Knocking off small the freedom of this country that is Democrats to establish socialism, a expensive, you’re not alone. In fact, goals along the way will lead you to now governed by the peoples voice country governed, ruled, dictated by 80% of consumers think life insurance your larger goals and will also give and votes. We need to help prevent the government and lose your — our costs more than it does, according to you a chance to create your new habit. this country from becoming a social- — freedom. LIMRA and Life Happens, while near- ist society ruled, dictated by a dem- God bless America. God bless Learning something new is one of ly half of the “millennial” generation ocratic government taking away the President Trump. the most refreshing things about being estimates the cost at five times more rights of the people to vote. alive. Being able to continually grow Roland Blais than the actual amount. In reality, If we the people, who elected and morph into the best versions of Brookfield some types of life insurance, such as President Trump, do not come out ourselves is what life is all about. The term insurance, is highly affordable. more you enjoy, the more meaning you get out of life. “I don’t know how much insurance I’ll As the poet T.S. Eliot wrote, “For Tale of a wall and all need.” To determine an appropriate last year’s words belong to last year’s level of coverage, you’ll need to consider language, and next year’s words await To the Editor: voice their own retort. It seems they could steal a river a variety of factors, such as the number another voice.” In days of old, or so I’m told, a man’s from a place called Colorado, and age of your dependents, size of your home was his castle. Send it over mountains to where mortgage, spousal income, amount of But many uninvited visitors proved they searched for Eldorado. employer-provided insurance, and so to be quite a hassle. The food products now irrigated in on. A financial professional can help The wizard in residence conjured this dry, barren dessert, you calculate the amount of protection up an image of a wall, The small farmers in the northeast you need. Please Turn To do it all but added it needed to be would be the only ones hurt. extremely tall. 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Letters to the Editor A fond farewell and thank you to Leicester To the Editor: sionate and caring way. I owed that to Congressman McGovern doing the right thing … Approximately 13 years ago, I inter- the residents of Leicester. viewed for the position of Chief of Police My last weeks in Leicester proved And a correction in the Town of Leicester. After inter- to once again hold an enormous chal- viewing for the job, I knew Leicester lenge with the opening of the state’s To the Editor: Correction: In the Jan. 8 New Leader, was the place I wanted to be. It is hard first licensed recreational marijuana In 2018, the Republican controlled Mr. Read, in a submission, commented to believe that it has been almost 13 dispensary. The dispensary opening House Rules Committee (HRC) forward- on my letter published on Oct. 26, 2018. years since I arrived in Leicester as brought thousands of people and their ed, Congress approved, and President My letter had the title “Vote For Those Chief of Police. I can best describe what vehicles to our community. While traf- Trump signed a 1.3 trillion dollar tax Who Support Public Education.” It dis- I have experienced during that time as fic and parking issues arose, the LPD, cut and spending bill. Over 80 percent, cussed (a) the need to improve educa- “a ringside seat to the greatest show with support from residents and the or $1 trillion, of these dollars will bene- tion and its funding in Massachusetts on earth every day.” I have been for- business community, worked to keep fit the wealthy, the well connected, and middle and lower income communities tunate, over the course of those years, Route 9 and the west end of town acces- corporations. The bill will also create a and (b) taxing the wealthy to pay for to have the opportunity to meet many sible. For almost four weeks the LPD massive budget deficit that will main- educational improvements. The letter outstanding Leicester residents and worked with Cultivate to ensure that ly be repaid by the middle class and also recommended voting for two local members of the business community. customers were able to access the busi- less well off current and future taxpay- candidates and either candidate for I have enjoyed meeting each and every ness with the least amount of impact on ers. It also negatively affects critical Governor one of you and have greatly appreciated commuters and residents. While there government services and places Social Mr. Read wrote that I had incorrectly your support. You all played a role in were trying times during those weeks, Security and Medicare under threat. used the term “millionaire.” In this, making my job easier and our commu- the issues were addressed and the mar- This Republican Congress, under he is correct – I should have added the nity safer through that support and ijuana dispensary parking and traffic is Speaker Paul Ryan, and the HRC, under word “income” to millionaire, mean- the working relationships that were running smoothly. the scandals tainted Pete Sessions, typ- ing someone who in a year declared an established. No matter how difficult my day was, ically allowed members little opportu- income of at least $1 million. As I look back over the past years, the community was always there to nity to study, discuss, or amend this However, his comment on my there have been many difficult calls offer support. It might have just been important legislation. October 2018 letter had little to do with that I was required to respond to and/ a quick, “Nice job” comment from a In Spencer last summer, when ques- my letter’s main points. Fortunately, or oversee. No call was more difficult resident, walking by or a phone call tioned, Congressman Jim McGovern in this year’s state legislative session, than receiving a late-night phone call or e-mail that recognized good work indicated that if Democrats took con- increasing educational funding has at home informing me that Officer Ron done by a member of the department. trol of the House and chose him as HRC been given the highest priority. Many Tarentino had just been shot and killed They were all greatly appreciated. I Chair, he would run the committee also agree that funding needed for sus- in the line of duty on May 22, 2016 can vividly recall having worked 24 differently and open it to all voices. tainable educational improvement while working on the Auburn Police hours straight looking for an armed After the 2018 election, McGovern did should not come from the already Department. The murder of Ron would suspect whose arrest ended our long become HRC Chair – making our elect- strained the middle class or the less be the Leicester PD’s darkest hours. day. The next day, I was walking out ed official one of the most important in well off – rather it should be sourced Ron was a member of the Leicester of a local business, still pretty tired, Washington. His first efforts encoun- from the comfortably wealthy. Police Department for seven years when a woman came up to me and said, tered some Democratic opposition. After going through Mr. Read’s let- prior to transferring to Auburn PD and “Chief, thanks for what you and all However, with broad Democratic and ter, I would like to make some other his death rocked the department to its of your officers did yesterday.” That some Republican support, McGovern, short points: first, the way in which core. It was during our darkest hours quick comment really did put some as promised, moved strongly forward. it addresses Mr. Rosenberg and that the residents and business com- spring in my step. He has put in place measures to open Democrats are neither civil or helpful. munity carried Leicester PD forward I became a police officer in the hopes the committee, improve bi-partisan Also, to read a “rant,” Mr. Read need with unbelievable support. I will never of making a difference. I was fortunate cooperation, and reduce gridlock. This go no farther than his own submission. forget what the residents and business to have been selected to serve as the includes; Second, his defense of President community did for the Tarentinos, the Chief of Police in Leicester. I would be ensuring all Representatives and Trump appears to be an often incorrect, Leicester Police Department, and me. remiss if I did not thank the residents, HRC members have time to review one sided history of the attacks on Mr. There have been many difficult calls, business community, social & religious new legislation, make amendments, Trump. At the same time, he ignores including fatal motor vehicle crash- organizations, and even total strangers and propose new bills, Trump’s many, many of attacks - often es, suicides, home invasions, sexu- who made a difference in my life while preventing and punishing corrupt laced with lies - on individuals, former al assaults, and many other crimes. I have been Chief of Police. You had behavior, associates, and American allies and During my almost 13 years as Chief of a positive impact on me through your reviewing legislation, so that the institutions. Many believe his attacks Police at the LPD, the department has support, kind words, and friendship. I middle class and the less well off do endanger our country. been involved in or responded to: will be forever grateful and will do my not end up paying taxes that mainly Finally, for those interested in read- 335,523 calls for service/patrol initi- best to pay it forward. benefit the wealthy, and ing a well written column, consider ated activity I truly hope that all of our paths cross supporting initiatives that address Ms. Miller’s in last week’s New Leader. 7,032 arrests/criminal summons again and thank you for the opportuni- the changing climate and “Green” eco- Its title begins with “U.S. has a moral issued ty to serve as your Chief of Police. It nomic development and employment obligation …” The letter flows well and 3,384 motor vehicle crashes has been an honor and a privilege to opportunities. is fact based, thoughtful, well argued, 10,885 incident reports were taken serve the Leicester community. and reaches a potent conclusion. It and/or investigated And finally, to the men and women This seems a good start improving deserves reflection and discussion. Together, we also weathered the ice of the Leicester Police Department: our Congress’s bi-partisan and perfor- Kevin Kane storm of 2008, numerous blizzards, You have showed me time and time mance. . Spencer and many other unusual events that again over the years why you are truly occurred in the community. Leicester’s finest. Thank you for all While there were many difficult calls that you have done and continue to do. to handle, the most difficult call was With deepest appreciation, We need President Pence one which required that we notify a family member or close friend of the James J. Hurley To the Editor: er to a Governor for 10 years, adviser to death of a loved one. While I had to Trump Derangement Syndrome a President for 8 years, a Senator in her Chief of Police (retired) do this far too often, my wish is that I Leicester (TDS) is a neologism in American own right for 8 years, and Secretary of delivered devastating news in a pas- English describing the reaction to State for four years. Compare that to President Trump by liberals, progres- an erratic billionaire who had many sives, “Never Trump” conservatives, failed business ventures including run- and quite frankly the political cen- ning a casino bankrupt who went on to Please support businesses who give back! ter. Trump’s supporters who I will become a reality TV star and media per- not call conservative (his positions are sonality. Trump didn’t need this, his To the Editor: Loaves Café and Bakery hardly) use the term to discredit crit- net worth is down because he took this Senior Living at Prouty on Main Chef Sau Gifted icism of Trump. In response to Mr. gig. He is doing it for his ego. Trump Street in Spencer opened in 2010, offer- Hands Reed’s letter of Jan. 11, I absolutely has a long history of stroking his ego ing a Craig’s Barber Shop Klem’s have TDS. I am disturbed knowing that and wanting to be famous – what could supportive housing environment Department Store the country I love is lurching towards be more famous than being President? to low-income individuals. Since that Dairy Queen Kosta’s becoming a failed state at the hands of As for donating his Presidential salary time, we have always been impressed Cafe a megalomaniac. What deranges me is – at his level of wealth that is like an by how the local businesses support Dippin’ Donuts Lincoln the support Trump had, and continues average person donating $100/year to non-profit organizations like ours. Hill Manor Rest Home to have. There are lots of crazy reality say, “see, I’m a nice guy.” One of the most important events Dunkin’ Donuts Maria’s TV stars, but they aren’t supposed to Donald Trump barreled for the people living in our building is Sewing win elections. Almost anybody else through 16 other Republicans because the annual Thanksgiving/Christmas/ Mexicali Grille Table would have felt the weight of responsi- of plurality mathematics. Trump was Holiday celebration when all tenants Talk Pies bility on their shoulders upon winning, something different from the rest of come together to enjoy dinner and Price Chopper 308 and would have shut up and started them – wholly unqualified, vulgar, and entertainment. Thanks to the contin- Lakeside listening to experts. When what were ignorant. He didn’t know what he was ued generosity of our local business Publick House Thai essentially protest votes against the doing, didn’t know the facts, and didn’t friends from Spencer, the Brookfields, House Restaurant “system” created an accidental pres- care. Donald Trump is a reality TV star Leicester, Sturbridge and Worcester, St. Joseph’s Abbey Tony’s ident and the American people were and he knew how to put on a show. The the festivities were enriched by the Cleaners supposed to be scared and demand he other 16 all tried to look like the adult in various wonderful gift certificates and Sunoco of Spencer Uncle act like an adult or push for impeach- the room while Trump was acting like product donations they made to our Sam’s Pizza in East Brookfield ment. What’s wrong with Mike Pence a clown. The other 16 split the “reason- door prizes. Subway of Spencer Whitco to Republicans, anyway? History will able Republican” vote and together had On behalf of all those who attended not look kindly on this chapter. far more votes than Trump. Trump this event, we would like to extend We are incredibly fortunate to be As it turns out those that don’t sup- was the only clown, so he consolidated our most sincere thanks to the follow- part of a business community that is so port President Trump were a clear that and won a plurality. He lost the ing businesses who gave back to the enthusiastic majority of American Citizens in 2016 general election by three million votes community and helped provide a great in its support of one another. Once (three million more people voted for against a historically unliked Hillary celebration for individuals at our site again, thank you for your generous Hillary despite her unlikability). 2018 and only became president because a who might otherwise be alone for the contributions turned out to be the largest midterm quirk in our constitution which was holidays, and a good time for all! on making such a special event for all wave election in modern history. The put there to placate slave states. our very grateful attendees. Democrats picked up 41 seats in the Mrs. Clinton stereo- Advance Auto Parts EB We wish all of you wellness and pros- House, won 10 million more votes than typed voters in 2016 with her “basket Flatts Restaurant perity in this New Year! Republicans in House races and 18 mil- of deplorables” comment. It was the Bayberry Bowling Edible lion more votes in Senate races. This most insightful thing she ever said and Arrangements Annie Wuelfing was a bigger blowout than when the it is proven and re-proven over and Black and White Restaurant Resident Service Coordinator Republicans took the House in 2010, over again in these pages and across Eller’s Restaurant for Senior Living at Prouty bigger than when the Democrats took America. The comment probably cost Brookfield Orchard 4Eva Larry Oaks the House in 2006, and bigger than the her election because calling deplorable Nails and Hair President/CEO for MHPI, Inc. Newt Gingrich inspired 1994 backlash people deplorable isn’t a path to popu- Charlie’s Diner Five to Bill Clinton. 2018 was the biggest larity. I absolutely stand by all of my blowout in favor of Democrats and comments, and challenge anybody to against Trump in at least a genera- read through the archives and chal- tion. Granted, the Republicans did gain lenge any of the points I have made. two Senate seats to a total of 53 seats, To the Republicans, what’s wrong A great giver’s generosity lives on despite earning 18 million fewer votes. with Mike Pence? Hillary is history, To the Editor: As a result of this request, there has In other words, the Dems in 2018 hold a she will never hold any other office. When Mary (Ledoux) Doros passed been an overwhelming response from commanding lead of 10-20 percent of all Today the debate isn’t about whether away in February, 2018, In her obitu- many Americans; however, the Republicans Trump or Hillary should be president ary, her family people near and far. Mary’s gift to the hold a commanding lead over largely – it is about whether Trump or Pence requested donations be made to The Town House (to date) is over $3,300. She empty land masses. Earning 35 percent should be. I sharply disagree with Friends of the North Brookfield Town was the gift that kept on giving. The fewer votes and patting yourself on the Pence on nearly all of his policy posi- House, in Friends of the Town House and the back for a victory lap is pretty bizarre. tions, as do a majority of Americans, her memory. Mary frequently spoke Town of We have proven that elec- but I can accept a Pence presidency as about the Town House. She wanted to North Brookfield are very grateful. tions are popularity contests and not the only remedy we have until 2021. see it a means to select the most qualified. Pence 2019! Sanity 2020! Edie Hubacz painted. She wanted to see it reno- Mrs. Clinton was arguably the most Friends of the North Brookfield vated. qualified person ever to seek the office David Rosenberg Town House but she was deeply disliked by many Spencer Americans. She was a lawyer, an advis- www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, January 18, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­11 Time to get out on the ice

The Great

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Start your engines! Ice augers, that is. Ice fishing has finally arrived, and anglers are wasting no time to do a little bit of ice fishing. As always, extreme caution needs to be practiced when navigating new ice. Because of the deadline for this col- umn, no reports of fishing from local anglers this week, but I am sure there will be a lot of again this year. It sure was a good vest that is buoyant but common sense needs to be off of Sutton Street in Uxbridge news next week. a great opportunity for anglers and also keeps his body warm practiced every minute while in front of my first real good Reports from Maine: ice fish- to enjoy the experience of land- when swimming in the frig- out in the great outdoors at this beagle called Joe. I purchased ing anglers have bob houses ing such a great fish through id water. No goose is worth time of year. the beagle as a pup from the late and other fishing gear being set the ice. Pike fishing in the life of my dog, as I have If you own a good rabbit dog, John Bolanzo of Douglas. The up on frozen lakes. Hopefully, Rhode Island and in lakes told numerous stories of my this is the time of year to enjoy dog won numerous trophy’s the ice will hang around for in the Western part of Mass. hunting experiences in past the baying of the hounds as and ribbons in field trials at the a while, giving anglers a few should start to produce some columns that could have very they trails the scent of the elu- Blackstone Valley Beagle Club weeks of good ice fishing. great fish. well cost myself and my dog sive rabbit. There popula- and The Whitinsville Fish & Cape ponds have a coating of The last segment of the our lives. tions have increased these past Game Club. Ah, yes, the good ice on them, but may need a Canada goose season in Hunting from a canoe or few years, and if you can find old days . few more days of cold weather Massachusetts opened this past small water craft at this time of a bit of cover along fields and Don’t forget the upcoming to make them safe. Remember Tuesday, Feb. 15, and will end year is also dangerous and com- swamps that are open to hunt- Sportsmen’s shows. The to wear ice creepers on your on Feb. 15. The late season mon sense and caution needs ing, you may just be able to Marlboro Fly Fishing Show is shoe or boots to avoid a nasty allows for a liberal daily bag to be practiced on every hunt. harvest a few of these tasty rab- this weekend, Jan. 18, 19, and 20, fall that could send you to the limit of 15 birds. Because of Wearing life preserves at all bits. The bare ground is just and the New England Fishing hospital and end your ice fish- the extreme cold weather and times when in water craft while what you need to hunt rabbits and Outdoor Expo open their ing expeditions for the year. frozen lakes this past week, hunting this time of year can this time of year. Rabbit stew doors on Jan. 25-27 . The This week’s two pictures many geese will be visiting save your life. I have tipped was a favorite dish of mine Springfield show will open show a local angler with his local rivers to feed and have over my canoe while hunting back in the good old days. their doors on Feb. 22-24. prize winning broodstock salm- water. Hunting areas around waterfowl in my younger years Hunting on a Saturday morn- The Rhode Island saltwater on caught a number of years water require a good bird dog and if it happened to me today ing with the late Bob Campo fishing show is March 22-24 ago at Wallom lake in Douglas, for retrieving downed birds, it would more than likely cost and Buster Bromley, it was not this year. More on these and the second picture shows a but can be hazardous for them me my life. I no longer have hard to harvest a few rabbits shows next week. farther and son team ice fish- also. Dogs falling through a canoe or small boat to hunt for a good stew. My son, Take a kid fishing & keep ing at Linwood Pond a few thin ice can often put the dog from and I prefer to keep both Ralph Jr., also enjoyed rabbit them rods bending! years ago. Unfortunately, no in a dangerous condition. I feet on dry ground. Goose hunting back in the day, at age broodstock salmon are avail- like to have my lab fitted with hunting can be a lot of fun 12. He shot his first two rab- able to Mass. Fish & Wildlife bits on Thanksgiving morning Preserving antique furniture and silver Those of you who regularly The Victoria and Albert watch PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow” Museum Web site states have seen antiques that have lost that silver tarnishes from much of their value after being car emissions and other cleaned. If you are unsure wheth- pollutants. A wide variety er to clean an antique, don’t. of other factors tarnish sil- While some antiques can be ver. Wood, wool, leather, cleaned, others like coins should textiles, rubber bands, news- never be. 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Jason Mckay photos David Prouty’s Nick Soter hoists a layup between Quaboag defenders.

Quaboag’s Hayden Perry works his way around David Prouty defender Jeff Skov.

Martin Flynn of Quaboag pulls down a rebound.

BY KEN POWERS Hayden Perry (10 points) cut the SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Panthers’ lead down to six, 37-31, with WARREN — Senior Alex Skov ignit- 5:13 left in the game, but David Prouty ed a 13-point run by draining three then scored six straight points — to cap 3-pointers in a 91-second span to help a 20-1 run — to push its lead to 44-31 lead the David Prouty Regional boys’ with 2:25 to play. In the Panthers’ 6-0 varsity basketball team to a dramatic run Murzycki canned a 3-pointer and come-from-behind, 46-39 victory over Skov hit one of two free throws and host Quaboag Regional on Tuesday, then swished through his fourth 3 of Jan. 8. the game, this one from well beyond the With the win, the first of the Patrick 3-point arc. O’Connor coaching era at David Prouty, An 8-2 spurt by the Cougars to end the Panthers improved to 1-7 overall in the game made things interesting, but the non-league game against a Southern David Prouty had sewn up the win for Worcester County League (SWCL) their first-year coach by then. opponent. Quaboag fell to 0-8 with the After the game, once all the David loss, the first time in the 26-year career Prouty players and coaches were in the of head coach Chris Reilly that he’s had locker room and the door was closed, a a team start the season winless after long, loud stream of cheering could be eight games. heard back out in the Quaboag gymna- David Prouty trailed, 30-24, when sium. Alex Skov of David Prouty keeps his feet on the ground to avoid contact with Quaboag Skov (a game-high 17 points) started “I had been telling these guys that defender Alex Worthington. dropping in treys. His trifecta of shots they deserved to win, but not that we gave the Panthers a 33-30 lead heading were going to win, this game,” O’Connor Scoring for Quaboag in addition to shaking his head. to the fourth quarter. David Prouty said. “They’ve worked so hard, they’ve Perry were freshman Alex Worthington It wasn’t the outcome of the game that extended that lead to 37-30, with 6:51 been such a pleasure to coach, it stinks (a team-high 13 points), seniors Brian frustrated Reilly, it was the effort. to play, on a pair of layups by Andrew looking at the scoreboard and seeing Trombly (12 points) and Zach Hogan “I certainly was not happy with the Murzycki (15 points). we’re 0-7. I wanted them to feel that (two points) and sophomore Chris effort the last 12 minutes of that game. A free throw by Quaboag junior success that they’ve worked so hard for Paquette (two points). The first 20 were OK; we fought hard,” so I was really happy for them when we “We were ahead 30-24 with four min- Reilly said. In our last game, against won the game. So, yeah, we celebrat- utes to go in the third quarter and then Uxbridge, I was as proud as I have been ed at little when we got in the locker we let the same guy [Alex Skov] go off of any team I’ve coached, all the way up room.” and we didn’t get a hand in his face to the state championship game. The Also scoring for the Panthers were three times in a row and he hit three whole game [against Uxbridge] I liked senior Colin Nosek (four points) and 3-pointers,” said Reilly. “At least one our effort. Tonight? Tonight stunk.” ATHLETE juniors Derek Houston (five points), of those 3-pointers was off an out of “We played Uxbridge here the other of Nick Soter and Jeff Skov (two points bounds play that I went over in both night and it was a great game against the each) and Isaiah Saint-Vil (one point). my pregame and my halftime talk with a better team. If we had come in and WEEK O’Connor said he thought the dif- the team. played like that…” Reilly said, his voice ference between winning and losing “In fact, they ran the same exact — trailing off. against Quaboag came down to one the same exact — play that I talked thing. about in the first half,” Reilly said, Alex Skov “We were mentally tougher in the second half as a team than we have The David Prouty Regional been in previous games,” O’Connor senior scored a game-high 17 points said. “We moved on to the next play — including a 91-second stretch when we made mistakes. We played where he buried three 3-pointers — an OK first half; we just missed a ton in the Panthers’ 46-39 victory over of shots. They kept it together in the Quaboag Regional on Tuesday, Jan. second half. Our entire focus was on 8 for Prouty’s first win of the sea- each play. Honestly, I really think that son. was the difference — our mental tough- ness.” O’Connor said he believed the win is Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: something the team will build on. “Absolutely I do. The biggest thing I’ve learned from coaching at North Brookfield and now here at David Prouty is that you can’t control your SPENCER opponent’s talent,” O’Connor said. “Whether you’re playing the Boston Celtics or a fifth-grade team, you’re really trying to see if you’re getting 764 Main Street better. 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David Prouty’s Jenna Petruzzi fights her way toward the basket versus Quaboag. Jason Mckay photos Quaboag’s Kiarra Dorman pushes past David Prouty’s defense en route to a layup. high nine points) was sitting BY KEN POWERS — combined to score 26 points a game-high 11 points and and that can’t happen; we’ve on the bench in foul trouble. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT and pull down 21 rebounds to grabbed five rebounds while got to move our feet a little bit “Kiarra was called for two SPENCER — Brooke Pepin, help lead the Panthers past Petruzzi, a sophomore, added more. But from the beginning fouls early in the game, so Jenna Petruzzi and Erin Quaboag Regional, 36-27, on 10 points and six boards. of the season to now, yes I’m we had to sit her for a good Parenteau — three of the four Ps Monday, Jan. 7 at Edward R. Parenteau, a junior, collected pleased with the defense.” chunk of the second quar- on the David Prouty Regional McDonough Gymnasium. a team-high 10 rebounds to go After saying with a laugh ter,” Cougars’ head coach Bill girls’ varsity basketball team Pepin, a senior, scored along with the five points she that one reason she was con- Beauregard said. “Honestly, I scored. tent with her team’s defense feel that’s where the game was With the win Prouty was the fact they won the game, won. When Kiarra went out improved to 2-5 overall and Annunziata continued. we had a few possessions in a 2-3 in Southern Worcester “Our help defense is way bet- row where we turned the ball County League (SWCL) action. ter. Earlier in the season [oppo- over, and they switched off on a Quaboag dropped to 1-5 overall nents] would drive, beat [their couple of screens, which made and 1-4 in the SWCL with the defender] and have wide open it difficult for us to get what we loss. layups,” she said. “Our help wanted.” Freshman Gabby Soter added sliding over so it’s not such a In addition to Dorman and to the Panthers’ winning effort wide open layup is much bet- Samek, scoring for Quaboag with six points and four steals ter. Boxing out is definitely were eighth-grader Victoria while her older sister Kylie, a something we need to work on, Morgan (five points), freshman senior, and junior Aisha Perez too, but every team has things Sierra Cromack (four points) scored two points each. they need to work on at this and sophomore Sydney Corfey After the game Johanna point in the season.” (two points). Annunziata, David Prouty’s David Prouty took control of “Credit them, they played first-year head coach, thought the game in the second quarter, well defensively. We didn’t her team’s attention to defense turning a 7-7 game at the end of make nothing, either, and was the difference in the game. the first into a 19-13 advantage that just made it harder,” “Our defense has come such at halftime. Once the Panthers Beauregard said. “We didn’t a long way from the beginning took the lead, 9-7, on a basket make any shots, but again, of the season. The girls are by Petruzzi, they never relin- that’s a credit them. We got to working very well as a team; quished it the rest of the game. the free throw line a little bit, they’re starting to vibe togeth- The score was tied once more, which was good.” er,” Annunziata said. “We just at 9-9, on a basket by Quaboag Quaboag was 7 of 14 from the got Aisha [Perez] back after eighth-grader Hailey Samek foul line, led by Morgan who her being out for a little bit and (seven points), but that was it. was 3 for 4, and Corfey, who she plays a key role on defense. Pepin scored eight points in was 2 for 2. The defense is what I’m excited the second quarter — six com- “We need to get on the offen- about.” ing on a pair of 3-pointers, one sive glass more if we’re not Annunziata is excited about from the right side, and one scoring, too,” Beauregard con- her team’s defense, but stopped from the left side. Petruzzi had tinued. “We got some steals in short of saying she was happy four points in the period on transition, which was good, with it. a pair of layups, one off an but we couldn’t capitalize on “I was content with the assist from Perez, the other on those steals and turn them into defense we played tonight,” a drive down the lane. points. We just need to go back Annunziata said. “I definitely While David Prouty was and work hard if we want to get think we need to be a little bit taking control of the game in better.” Erin Parenteau of David Prouty gets off a midrange jump shot. better. At one point the fouls the second quarter, Quaboag were 6-2 [in Quaboag’s favor] junior Kiarra Dorman (a team-

Adeline Ford of Quaboag releases a shot from the interior. David Prouty’s Brooke Pepin muscles her way closer to the basket. 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 18, 2019 SPORTS Tantasqua takes defensive decision from Spartans

Nick Ethier photos Tantasqua’s Chase Freeland is first to the ball while sandwiched around a pair of Uxbridge players.

Jeremiah Dingui of Tantasqua drives the ball on Uxbridge’s Josh Wilcox.

BY DEAN P. ST. LAURENT Peterson and junior left to make it 37-36. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Troy Lee. The awareness “They battle adversity UXBRIDGE — Trailing, and gritty play forced a and they’re resistant,” 37-36, with three minutes jump ball call, giving the explained Uxbridge head left in the game, senior Warriors possession. coach Ryan Hippert. Hayden Peterson scored Tantasqua was able to “Our defense was relent- six unanswered points capitalize on an inbound less, that is a good team to lift the Tantasqua play when Hall swished we held to 42 points. We Regional boys’ varsi- a 3-pointer while getting defend, it was a great ty basketball team to a fouled in the act of shoot- game, it is hard to put 42-39 win over Southern ing. Hall missed the free into words right now, but Worcester County League throw, but it gave the my team battled. They’re foe Uxbridge High on Warriors a 36-34 lead and great kids and if we play Friday, Jan. 11. It was the gave his team’s offense like that we will be in Warriors’ fourth straight some life. every game.” win as they improved to “Them and us are cer- For much of the 6-2. tainly the two biggest game, especially in the Peterson’s outburst on teams in the SWCL,” first half, Tanatasqua the offensive end came explained Dion. “It was couldn’t get anything after Uxbridge junior a great battle down and going offensively, but Jaideep Sidhu scored on around the block. Our they were able to do the him in the paint to give guys refused to stop hus- little things defensively the Spartans (6-3) the tling and were able to tie to make the offense flow lead with three minutes [Sidhu] up.” a little bit easier. Second to play, countering senior However, Uxbridge half adjustments were Jackson Hall’s 3-pointer didn’t go away easily, as made and the Warriors for Tantasqua. they played great defense were able to come out of “Hayden got two pos- from the tip until the Uxbridge with a big win sessions on the block final buzzer. They also hit on the road. and scored both times,” shots down the stretch to “I was probably most explained Warriors’ head keep it interesting until proud in the fact that we coach Scott Dion. “We the final buzzer — even switched things up in the challenged him a little bit when Tantasqua had the second half to help out in a timeout.” momentum. our offense,” stated Dion. Momentum took a The Spartans led for “We went man and if we swing in the favor of most of the game and go man we can hopefully Tantasqua earlier in the retook the lead moments get some stops, which we frame when Sidhu gath- after Hall’s 3-pointer did. ered a defensive rebound when senior Harrison “That’s how you get out Tantasqua’s Will Pieczynski looks up and over Uxbridge’s defense before making a pass. on a missed jump shot, Mansfield got a contest- of a hostile environment and was tied up by a ed 3-pointer to pierce the with a win,” concluded couple of defenders in bottom of net with 3:17 Dion. Leicester loses lead in second half, falls to Indians

Leicester’s Felix Melendez works around a Grafton defender while dribbling the ball.

GRAFTON — The Leicester High going into the fourth quarter in three of boys’ varsity basketball team trailed by our first four losses,” said Lynch. six points at halftime, 29-23, to Grafton Leicester dipped below the .500 led- High on Friday, Jan. 11, but then rallied ger, as the loss made them 4-5. The midway through the third quarter to Indians, meanwhile, improved to 5-4. take a 32-30 advantage. “We have to take care of the basket- But, from that point forward, the ball for 32 minutes and consistently get Indians outscored the Wolverines, good shots, and then knock those shots 39-18, to pull out a closer-than-the-fi- down,” said Lynch about things that nal-score-indicated decision, 69-50. need to change in the second half of the “I can’t really put my finger on it; season. they just made a couple of shots and we Jack O’Neill led the Wolverines with kind of went cold,” explained Leicester 21 points, while Felix Melendez also head coach Michael Lynch following scored in double figures with 14 points. the game. “They do a good job of guard- For Grafton, Ryan Jack (23 points), ing the ball, they guarded us hard and Sean Tyldesley (20 points) and Marc kept us out of the paint. We just stopped Salvatelli (17 points) led the charge scoring.” offensively, as the trio knocked down Grafton outscored the Wolverines in eight of the Indians’ nine made 3-point- the third quarter, 17-14, and then again ers. Nick Ethier photos in the final frame, 23-13. Bryce Gosselin of Leicester gets fouled on his way to the basket. “It’s the fourth quarters, we’ve got to — Nick Ethier play better in the fourth. We’ve been up Friday, January 18, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­15 SPORTS Aggressive Warriors too much for Uxbridge

Tantasqua’s Lydia Boland tries to drive the ball into an open spot on the court.

Warriors were senior Jordyn we’re building a program and (two points), sophomore Trombly (seven points), juniors trying to get the younger kids Sarah Johnston (two points) Erin Jensen (four points) and ready to go.” and eighth-graders Grace Kylee Fortuna (two points), In addition to Streichert, Orr, Meghan Smith and Katie and sophomores Emmy scoring for the Spartans were Cullen, who all scored two Cherry (seven points), Ainsley senior Olivia Hicks (nine points each. Way (seven points) and Grace points), junior Ella Correa Jason Mckay photos Farland (two points). Tantasqua’s Sophie Law gets off a shot against the pressure of an Things got worse for the Uxbridge defender. Spartans before they got better; Uxbridge failed to score in the BY KEN POWERS “When you have a team that third period and, as a result, SPORTS CORRESPONDENT lets you shoot from the outside the Warriors led, 55-14, after STURBRIDGE — Lydia and you make that first one, three quarters. Boland provided the outside you know you can do it for the “Tantasqua is a good basket- sharpshooting and Sophie Law rest of the game,” Boland said. ball team; they should be in supplied the inside muscle as “I felt like it was going to be the state final,” Uxbridge head the Tantasqua Regional girls’ a good shooting game for me coach Tracy Larkin said. “I just varsity basketball team scored once I made that first one.” told Tom, ‘I’m rooting for you the first 10 points in its game Goyette said Law’s perfor- guys [to win the state title].’ So, with visiting Uxbridge High mance was her best game of they’re a good basketball team and then cruised to a 61-23 vic- the year. and we’re an eighth-grade bas- tory. “Sophie is getting more ketball team. We have [three] Boland, a junior captain, confident. She’s getting more eighth-graders on our roster. scored a game-high 14 points, physical out there and getting That said, we were definitely 12 coming on the four 3-point- more involved,” Goyette said. asleep in the beginning of the ers she drained — two from “Confidence is a big thing, game and they didn’t rebound the left elbow extended, two especially when you’re a fresh- at all in the first quarter. from the right elbow extended. man. She had it tonight. This “We need to learn to be more Law, a freshman center, added was her breakout game.” aggressive,” Larkin added. 13 points on an array of post Boland said it has been fun to “Tantasqua is a big team and moves and a 12-foot left-side watch Law develop. physically we’re little — much jumper. “In the beginning Sophie was smaller than they are — and Boland got the game-opening a little timid, being a freshman, we’re a little afraid of contact, run started with her first shot but we kind of — not roughed which we’ve been working on of the night — a right-side 3 just her up — but played with her in practice. We’re chipping Jordyn Trombly of Tantasqua works the ball down low against an Uxbridge 27 seconds in — and then Law a little bit in practice and she’s away at it, but it’s baby steps; defender. made it 7-0 on the Warriors’ gotten really strong and she next two possessions with two can power it up there. She’s post-up moves, gathering in a more confident with the con- pair of passes and quickly spin- tact now. We played some real- ning to the outside and laying ly tough teams in the beginning the ball in off the backboard. and that helped her develop,” Senior captain Lindsey Zak said Boland, who isn’t afraid (five points) pushed the lead to of a little contact herself. “I do 10-0 with 5:52 to play on a left- a little of everything. I just go, side 3-pointer. and do, whatever is needed.” “Lydia is an accurate shoot- Uxbridge halted the er and she can shoot from any- Tantasqua run with 5:27 left where. She has great range and in the first quarter, senior cap- she was on tonight. She’s got a tain Maggie Streichert (four real smooth stroke and she was points) hitting a foul-line jump- dropping them in the bottom of er to make it 10-2. Tantasqua the net all night,” Tantasqua closed the quarter on an 8-2 head coach Tom Goyette said. run to lead, 18-4, heading to the “Lydia had a great season for second quarter. us last year and she’s had a The Warriors put the game great start to this season, too; away in the second, opening she’s continuing where she the period with a 13-5 spurt left off. She’s a pure shooter that was capped off by a left- and a scorer who can go to the side, medium-length jumper by hoop as well, so she’s tough to Law, which made the score 31-9 defend.” with 2:54 remaining in the first For Boland, her hot shooting half. Tantasqua led, 35-14, at night was simply a matter of halftime. taking what the defense was In addition to Boland, Lindsey Zak of Tantasqua drives the ball into the lane versus Uxbridge. giving. Law and Zak, scoring for the

High School Notebook Jan. 9 fashion, the Tantasqua girls’ swim team lost to the IM and the 100 free. AJ Osimo was victorious in the Tantasqua 91, Shrewsbury 35 — After defeat- Colonials, dropping to 6-4. Alyson Locke won the 50 free, while Wilson won the 100 butterfly. Daniel ing the Colonials, the Warriors boys’ swim team 200 free, while Sarah Kersting-Mumm of Oxford Sickenberger (500 free), Currier (100 back) and the improved their record to 7-3. Jonah Green won won the 200 IM. Katie Wade took first in the 50 free, 200 free relay team (Osimo, Hunter-Mason, Wade the diving event to start the day, while the medley as did Lauren Butler in the 100 breast and the 400 and Iller) also won. relay team of Andrew Wade, Ethan Hunter-Mason, free relay team of Wade, Kami Davis, Locke and Leominster 95, Tantasqua 75 — In another Robert Wilson (of Quaboag) and Bryce Iller also Kersting-Mumm. close battle, the Warriors lost their girls’ swim won. Eli Currier took first in the 200 free, while meet to the Blue Devils. Sarah Kersting-Mumm Wade (200 IM), Iller (50 free, 500 free), Wilson (100 Jan. 11 was a double winner in the 200 and the 100 free, butterfly) and Cameron Chishold (100 back) also Tantasqua 93, Leominster 74 — The medley while Katie Wade won the 100 butterfly and Erica won individual events. The 200 freestyle relay team relay team of Eli Currier, Ethan Hunter-Mason, Maddening took first in the 100 breast. The 400 free of Zach Lavallee, Green, Hunter-Mason and AJ Robert Wilson and Bryce Iller picked up the first win relay team of Alyson Locke, Christina Izbicki, Kami Osimo won, as did the 400 free relay squad of Wade, for the boys’ swim team as the Warriors improved Davis and Kersting-Mumm also won for the now 6-5 Osimo, Currier and Iller. to 8-3 after beating the Blue Devils. Andrew Wade Tantasqua team. Shrewsbury 99, Tantasqua 86 — In nail-biting won the 200 free, while Iller captured first in the 200

changed public opinion about the Civil Dr. King’s assassination in 1968 did not is a day we can take to stop and remem- SANDOLI Rights Movement dramatically by the end his legacy or the idea that every sin- ber how many lives were lost or never continued from page A6­­­ early 1960s and led to the passage of the gle human, regardless of race, deserves the same again because of police force. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting human rights and to be treated equally. It is a day to not take our freedoms for Christian Leadership Conference orga- Rights Act of 1965. We can see this now in the Black Lives granted, but remember how many peo- nized nonviolent protests throughout Third, change is inevitable, so we Matter movement and the fight against ple fought for what was right and how the south to fight for desegregation, have to learn to move with it. Maybe the racist tendencies in America’s war on many things we still need to fight for. voting and labor rights, and other civil world isn’t like it was the day you were drugs. Equality is not just an important Instead of thinking of MLK Jr. Day rights. It was never about doing noth- born, and it shouldn’t be. Every sin- part of American society, it is the base as just another day off from work, I ing, but rather about turning nonvio- gle day, people change, circumstances of it. Celebrating MLK Jr. is part of hope we can all think about who it is lence into an action that allowed them change, and our entire world changes, celebrating the idea of human rights for celebrated for, why his efforts were to openly confront legal racism through little by little. Dr. King was a facilitator everyone, regardless of skin color. needed in the first place, and how we marches, sit-ins, and other forms of of change, but he also had his moments Finally, many people were injured can continue to guarantee equality and protest. The SCLC hoped that its efforts of difficulty, especially during his jail and some even died during the Civil human rights in this country. After all, would increase media coverage of civil time in Birmingham and prior to the Rights Movement. Martin Luther King, it is every single citizen’s responsibility rights protests and the violence and March on Washington, and had to learn Jr. Day was established to celebrate a to make sure America remains a free harassment that partakers suffered, to put aside his own fears and doubts man who took charge and made sacri- and equal place for all people. and it did. The efforts of Dr. King, in order to follow his vision of equality. fices during the civil rights movement, especially the Selma demonstrations, Fourth, ideas do not die with people. but he is not the only one who did so. It 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 18, 2019 SPORTS Bay Path completes season sweep with win over Indians NORTH BROOKFIELD — The Bay Path Regional girls’ varsity basketball team is rolling, and they picked up an eighth victory of the season after defeating North Brookfield High, 51-29, on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The Minutemen also defeated the Indians, 51-33, back on Dec. 27 to complete the season sweep. Bay Path led at the half, 17-13, but turned it on late to win by 22 points and improve to 8-1 in the process. The loss set North Brookfield back to 3-5.

Jason Mckay photos North Brookfield’s Brianna Quiletzsch hoists up a shot through Bay Path’s defense. North Brookfield’s Sydney Messenger keeps the ball away from Bay Path’s Emily Wong Kam while on the dribble.

North Brookfield’s Lyndsey Schimmelpenningh heads down toward the Sam Rischitelli of North Brookfield makes a Using a pick provided by North Brookfield’s Meg Bokis (15), team- basket versus Bay Path. drive on Bay Path’s Kayla Davis. mate Serenity Ayala pushes the basketball around a Bay Path defend- er. Worcester Tech gets hot in third quarter to take down Minutemen

BY NICK ETHIER a record of 8-1. they’re going to be a semi- away and I thought top players, as Brandon Kelley Foster. SPORTS STAFF WRITER And the Minutemen finalist in the Districts. the kids did a good job Hamilton finished with a Cotton hit four 3-point- CHARLTON — The handled themselves well This is the kind of game of carrying through double-double (17 points, ers in the final minute Worcester Tech boys’ when hosting the Eagles that can measure exact- with the game plan and 20 rebounds) and Jason for the Minutemen ver- varsity basketball team is on Monday, Jan. 14. Bay ly where we’re at,” said keeping them in check, Latorre chipped in 12 sus the Bears, and then perennially near the top Path held a 27-21 half- Bay Path head coach Al for the most part,” said points. Overall the Eagles Rodriguez made a jumper of the Colonial Athletic time lead and ultimate- Greenough. Greenough. outrebounded Bay Path with a second to spare to League and, in turn, nor- ly won two quarters and And Greenough The “for the most part” by a sizable 49-21 margin. win it. mally makes a deep run in tied another. But the believes that his team, indicated the final 1:36 of But, more than any- Even though they lost its Central Mass. District Minutemen lost the third now 8-2, passed the eye the third quarter when thing, Greenough appre- to the Eagles, Greenough Tournament. And Bay quarter by 16 points (26- test with Worcester Tech, Worcester Tech’s Jose ciated his team’s effort, believes that his team is Path Regional hopes to 10) and fell just short, who improved to 8-1 with Bonilla — who was score- an effort that has won strong and will only get make a big splash in the 57-51. the win. less up until that point them a come-from-behind better after playing a top league and in postseason “Worcester Tech is “Worcester Tech is up — finished off a layup game in the recent past. opponent so tough. play this winter after one of the top teams in here,” Greenough said, and then canned three “They’re a bunch of “Tonight will give opening the season with Division 4. Most likely putting his hand to eye 3-pointers, including the kids that work extremely them confidence that we level, “and as far as I’m final one from NBA dis- hard and they work from can compete with these concerned after watching tance to beat the buzz- the opening tip until the teams,” he said of playing this game tonight that er and give the Eagles a last buzzer. It’s like our against the other top pro- we’re right there with 47-37 lead with a period last game, down 12 points grams in the league in the them.” to play. with a minute to go and form of Assabet Valley The game was tied, Worcester Tech’s we came back and won and the Advanced Math 14-14, after the opening 26-point quarter was the game,” Greenough and Science Academy. eight-minute quarter. more than the 21 points said of beating Abby Then, in the second, they scored in the first the Minutemen’s Cory and second quarters com- Cotton came off the bench bined. after picking up some “That was basical- early foul trouble to pro- ly the difference in the vide an offensive spark. game,” Greenough said Cotton closed the half on of Bonilla’s 11-point out- a personal 8-0 run — via burst. a steal and layup, plus Bay Path never gave up a pair of 3-pointers — to and cut the deficit down put Bay Path up, 27-21, at to two points, 51-49, when the break. Jamie Rodriguez (14 The Minutemen then points) made a 3-pointer held a 37-36 lead as the with 1:07 to play, but they third quarter clock could get no closer. The inched closer to zero. Eagles scored six of the That is where the Eagles final eight points to put made their move. the game away. “I thought we battled Cotton scored 17 points them all game as hard as for the Minutemen and we could with our lack of teammate Joe Starr Nick Ethier photos size. We did everything added 10 more, but the Bay Path’s Jamie Rodriguez battles against Worcester Tech’s that we could defensively team could never fully Joe Starr of Bay Path lofts a floater in the lane versus Brandon Hamilton as Rodriguez goes in for a layup. to try to take some things control Worcester Tech’s Worcester Tech. Friday, January 18, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER ­17 Family Dining Guide Eat In or Take Out Visit these fine establishments for great food and beverages, and some entertainment too! Call June at 508.909.4062 or email [email protected] to advertise on this page. Spencer Country Inn

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LEICESTER- Alice ber of “Breast Friends Connection”, the SPENCER- Elaine Born in Worcester, she was the May (Podielsky) “Livestrong Program” at the YMCA M. Pecor, 72, of daughter of Robert A. and Pauline O. Kane, 72, of Leicester, and a book club for many years with Franklin St., died sud- (Plante) Pecor and graduated from died January 9 , at a close group of friends. Always busy, denly, Wednesday, David prouty High School in Spencer. the Rose Monahan she also enjoyed sewing, quilting, cro- Jan. 9th. at her home. Elaine’s funeral was held on Hospice Home in cheting and cooking. She leaves her sis- Tuesday, Jan. 15 from the J.HENRI Worcester, after a The loves of her life were her hus- ter Carol A. Provencal MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 courageous battle band, children, grandchildren and and her significant Maple Terr., Spencer with a memori- with breast and ovar- family; traveling and vacations to other, Robbie LaHair al Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the ian cancers. Switzerland, Germany, Austria, of Ware, nephews Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. She was the loving wife of John England and Ireland in their early Paul Provencal of San Diego, Calif., Burial will follow in Mary,Queen of Robert Kane for 51 years. She leaves years; then Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Kevin Provencal of Spencer, niec- the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. A call- a daughter Cristin Lea Pitney and Florida and Hawaii with family and es Christine Provencal of Ware and ing hour will precede the service on her husband John of Worcester, a son friends. Her favorite place on Cape Cod Denise Lee and her husband Dominick Tuesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. in the Jared R. Kane of Leicester, her mother was Old Silver Beach where she went of Ware, great nieces Kelsey Lee and funeral home. In lieu of flowers, con- Dorothy O’Shaughnessy of Falmouth, every chance she got! Katlynn Provencal, and her dear cous- tributions may be made to Muscular a brother Dennis Podielsky and his Alice was grateful for her husband in Janet Jette of Spencer. Dystrophy Assoc., 33 Lyman St., #250, wife Jane of Falmouth, six adored John, her children and grandchil- Elaine was a bookkeeper for Dienes Westborough, MA 01581 or St. Jude’s grandchildren; Royal and Samuel dren and all her wonderful friends. Corp. in Spencer for more than 40 years. Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Kane, Ryan, Morgan, Alex and Cassidy She would like to thank Faith and She was a member of Mary, Queen of Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Pitney, a sister-in-law Peggy Kane, a Jane at the Infusion Center of U Mass the Rosary Parish. She enjoyed travel, www.morinfuneralhomes.com dear cousin Tammy Marathas, many Memorial where she had her cancer knitting and playing cards. nieces and nephews. She was pre- treatments, Dr. Susan Zweizig and all deceased by her step-father Thomas her staff and all the personnel on the O’Shaughnessy. 5th floor South who cared for her so Frank W. James, 85 Alice was born and raised in kindly. Brockton. She graduated from The funeral was held Tuesday, STURBRIDGE- he obtained a Masters Brockton High School in 1964, and January, 15 from MORIN FUNERAL Frank W. James, 85, Degree in Education Brockton Hospital School of Nursing HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester of the Fiskdale sec- from Worcester State in 1967. She was employed at Brockton with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius- tion of Sturbridge, College in 1965. He Hospital Ward D, OR and PACU from St. Jude Church, 491 Pleasant Street, died Thursday, Jan. began his teaching 1967 to 1979, and U Mass Memorial Leicester. Burial followed in St. 10 at home surround- career in Philmont, Hospital, from 1979 to 2014. Joseph’s Cemetery, Leicester, Calling ed by his family. NY, at Ockawamick A Registered Nurse with a career hours were Monday from 4:00-7:00 PM He was the hus- School in 1959. Frank spanning 47 years, Alice made time for in the funeral home. In lieu of flow- band of Hazel M. returned to the many activities throughout her life: ers memorial donations may be made (Miner) James who Worcester area in Holy Name Theater with her husband to the Breast Friends Connection, 115 died July, 23, 2018 after 65 years of 1963, moving to Rochdale, MA where and children in the early days, the Millbury Road, Oxford, MA 01540. marriage. He leaves his daughter he lived for 56 years. During that time Lady’s Guild of St. Aloysius-St Jude www.morinfuneralhomes.com Leslie A. McDaniel and her husband he taught high school English, serving Church, Garden Club of Leicester, mem- Timothy of Fiskdale with whom he in Wachusett Regional High School, lived, his son Mark S. James and his and Framingham High School . wife Christine of E.Brookfield, four Frank taught at Framingham High grandchildren; Meredith Marum and School for 27 years, before retiring in Eleanor Helen Cross, 91 her husband David of Worcester, 1995. He also taught continuing educa- Byron James and his partner Julie tion at Boston College, Worcester State Ells of Worcester, Kelly Ronca and University and Fisher Junior College. WORCESTER- quality control inspector at her fam- her husband Vito of Quincy and Casey He was a member of the American Eleanor Helen ilies business Mayfield Plastics McDaniel and her partner Zachary Legion Post 0462, the Mass. Teachers (Steinhilber) Cross, in Worcester retiring in 1980. She Barkan of Norfolk, VA., four great Assoc., Framingham Retired Teachers 91, died Tuesday, was a life long member of Concordia grandchildren; Lillianna, Braighlynn, Assoc. He enjoyed playing racket ball, January 8 in Overlook Lutheran Church. She was also a mem- Evie and Connor and several nieces tennis. During summer vacations, you Masonic Home after ber of the Worcester Kiwanis Club, the and nephews. would most likely find Frank camping an illness. New England Lilly Society, the Nerieds Frank was born on February 18, 1933 somewhere warm and sunny with his Her husband swimming group and the Worcester in Worcester Memorial Hospital the family. Stanley R. “Bud” Historical Society. She was an accom- son of Willis F. and Gladys A. (Nadow) Memorial calling hours will be Cross, Jr. died in 2009, plished artist and especially liked to James . He lived in Worcester for held on Friday, Jan.18th. from 4 to 6 they were married on April 9, 1950. work with water colors. She enjoyed 27 years, graduating from Worcester p.m. in the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, She leaves three daughters; Sandra all forms of artwork, cake decorating, North High School in 1952. 1131 Main St., Leicester. Burial will be E. Wondolowski and her husband world traveling with her husband espe- In 1953, Frank married the love of private in Worcester County Memorial David of Worcester, Linda E. Baker cially taking cruises and sailing on the his life Hazel Miner before entering the Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, con- and her husband Lee of Spencer and family sailboat the Pandora. Army during the Korean War. After the tributions may be made to a charity of Laura E. Kimball and her husband A Funeral Service will be held war, Frank attended Worcester State choice. Brian of Shrewsbury, seven grand- Saturday, January 12 at 10:00 AM in Teachers College obtaining a Bachelors www.morinfuneralhomes.com children; Lucian, Katie, Lisa, Charlie, J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL of Science in Education class of 1959, Matthew, Jonathan and Amanda, three HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. great grandchildren; Logan, Landon & Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Benni, a daughter-in-law Diane Cross Worcester. A calling hour will precede Paul R. Bachand, 79 of Leominster, and several nieces and the funeral from 9:00-10:00 AM. In lieu nephews. She was predeceased by of flowers memorial donations may SPENCER- Paul R. by his first wife, Lydia (Mayo) Bachand a son Stanley R. “Skip” Cross and a be made to the Concordia Lutheran Bachand, 79, passed and a daughter Polly Ann Bachand. He brother Richard Steinhilber. Church, 86 Murray Avenue, Worcester, away Wednesday, leaves five children, Christopher Strew Eleanor was born in Worcester, MA 01610. January 9, 2019 in St. and his wife Kelly Strew of Fort Pierce, daughter of Alfred and Olga Ruth www.morinfuneralhomes.com Vincent’s Hospital FL, Lori Romero of Worcester, Andrew (Bettcher) Steinhilber. She was a surrounded by his Bachand and his wife Sarah Avery of loving family after a Warren, Tina Chaput and her husband long illness. Daniel Chaput of North Brookfield, and Paul was born Sarah Carey of Worcester. He leaves 13 June 24, 1939 to his grandchildren including his lil’ buddy, Katherine Condos, 96 parents Henri and Meriel (Berberian) Daniel Chaput, Jr., 4 great grandchil- Bachand. He graduated from South dren, several nieces, nephews and Katherine Condos, age 96, died Nichols College as Cafeteria Worker. High School in 1957. He was a long time many friends. peacefully Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Katherine was a devoted Red sox fan employee of Frem Corp. as a Traffic Friends and family are invited to Webster Manor. and enjoyed doing puzzles. Control Manager before retiring from attend calling hours on Saturday, She was predeceased by her husband She was blessed to live with Brian Aero Plastics. Paul was a loving and January 12, 2019 from 4-6 pm in George Condos in 1999. and Sherrie after the death of her hus- dedicated family man with a gentle Pillsbury Funeral Home located at She is survived by one son: Brian band. She was a communicant of St. soul. 163 Main St., Spencer. Following cre- Condos and his wife Sherrie of Dudley Louis Church. He was survived by his wife Ernestine mation, burial will be at Worcester her best friend, Sandy Jones of Dudley A Mass of Christian burial was “Tina” Bachand. He was predeceased Memorial Park in Paxton. . Many nieces and nephews. held 10 AM on Friday, January 11 at Katherine was born in Dudley, one St. Louis Church Lake St., Webster, of 8 children to the late Joseph and the Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lois June Tracy, 90 late Antonia (Rozek) Wieloch. prede- Dudley . Calling hours were 8:30 to 9 ceased by brothers Frank, Raymond, :30 at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 SPENCER- Lois June (Gay) Tracy, Christian who always attended church Pete and John . Sisters Celia, Josephine Schofield Avenue prior to her Mass .In 90, died January 6,2019. She is pre- and gave whole heartedly. Lois donat- and Victoria. lieu of flowers donations may be made deceased by her husband Kenneth ed to many charities, loved to read, and She lived here all her life loved to All Saints Academy c/o St. Louis A. Tracy in 1994 and daughter Terry also loved her piano. It was a joy to lis- gardening and tending to her yard Rectory 15 Lake St. Webster ,Ma 01570 A. Tracy. She leaves a son Glenn S. ten to her play music from the forties, on Center Rd. She was employed by www.bartelfuneralhome.com Tracy and his wife Leslie; grandchil- like “Mr.5 by 5”, all the way to gospel dren Felicia, Tessa, Sean and a great music. She will be missed. grandson Brian Jr.. Lois happily raised Funeral services will be private for a family as a stay at home Mom and the family. Burial will be in Worcester then enjoyed working as an activities County Memorial Park in Paxton. Jeffrey P. Baker, 61 director for several facilities for many Pillsbury Funeral Home 163 Main St. years. Lois later worked for UMass in Spencer is directing arrangements. SPENCER – Webster Elks. He was very proud to Worcester for several years until her Please omit flowers. Jeffrey P. Baker, be an Elk, and enjoyed giving his time retirement. While at UMass she decid- Donations may be made in her mem- 61, passed away to the Lodge helping others. While he ed to advance her studies at Becker Jr ory to the Alzheimers Foundation. Saturday, January 5, enjoyed watching football and was an college and grad- 2019, at Brigham and avid Patriots fan, he loved spending his uated at the top Women’s Hospital in time with his family and friends most of her class. Lois Boston, after a short of all. Jeff will be remembered by all as was a hard work- illness. He is sur- a man with a heart of gold, who could ing individual and In Loving Memory Of vived by his Fiancée, always be counted on for a good laugh, enjoyed it very Nancy E. Thibaud of a warm smile, a helping hand, and an much. Lois loved Denis P. Desmarais Spencer; two children, Christopher D. overall love for life. people and was January 11, 2011 Baker and his Fiancée Ashely Rutledge Jeff’s family would like to extend outgoing. She was of Spencer, and Brianna L. Baker their deep appreciation to the doc- always willing to January 11, 2019 and her partner Chris Melanson of tors, nurses and staff that work at the help and she cared Worcester; a brother, Bruce Baker and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the for others. Lois loved the ocean, his wife Gail of Hudson, FL; his former Brigham and Women’s Neuro Intensive It isn’t what we write her gardens, was a wife, Sheila M. Baker of Auburn; one Care Unit. They will be forever grate- It isn’t what we say nephew, many nieces, two step-chil- ful for the tireless, compassionate, and It’s how we feel deep inside dren, and two step-grandchildren. He professional care he received. Send all was born in Worcester, son of the late Memorial calling hours are Friday, As we think of you today obituary notices Catherine A. (Coleman) Baker and January 18, 2019, from 4-8 p.m. at George G. Baker, grew up in Oxford Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 to A special person, a special face and lived in Dudley most of his life Main St., Oxford, MA. A burial will The New Leader, Someone we love and can’t replace before moving to Spencer two years be held at a later date at Worcester PO Box 90, Never selfish, to others so kind ago. County Memorial Park in Paxton. In Southbridge, MA These are the memories you’ve left behind Jeff was employed by Sjogren lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Industries in Worcester, formerly SP may be made to the Elks Scholarship 01550, or by Stevens, where he worked for over 35 Fund, c/o the Auburn/Webster Elks e-mail to Sadly missed, never forgotten, always in our hearts... years. He was a dedicated worker who #2118, 754 Southbridge St., Auburn, jean@ your loving wife Jean Marie, daughter Lynn, was admired for his strong work ethic. MA 01501. stonebridge Jeff was a valued member and the paradisfuneralhome.com son-in-law Joe, their children and grandchildren press.news current Lodge Esquire of the Auburn/ 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 18, 2019 OBITUARIES Thomas G. Morway Sr., 65 Robert J. Gerber Sr., 78

WEST he was a realtor for Sterling Realty WORCESTER / late Edmund D. and Anna M. (Leduc) BROOKFIELD – for many years, a part time job he OXFORD – Robert Gerber, and lived most of his life in Thomas G. Morway loved. After retiring from Local 4, he J. Gerber Sr., 78, Worcester and Oxford. Sr., 65, of Maple opened and operated Love Birds on the died peaceful- Mr. Gerber was a mechanic at Street, died Tuesday, Common Aviary in West Brookfield for ly on Wednesday, Parkway Transmission in Worcester January 8, 2019, over 13 years where he bred and raised January 9, 2019, at St. for 30 years, retiring in 1998. He was in his home. He is over 300 topical lovebirds during that Vincent Hospital in a U.S. Navy veteran, and he enjoyed survived by two period. Worcester. He was fishing and camping. children, Thomas Mr. Morway was active in the predeceased by his The family would like to thank G. Morway Jr. of Webster community as a former mem- wife of 42 years, Judith the staff at the Meadows of Leicester Sutton, and Jennifer M. Balestracci of ber of the Finance Committee and A. (Collette) Gerber of Oxford who died and the ICU at St. Vincent Hospital Oxford; a brother, Ben Morway of San Planning Board where he served mul- in 2005; and a son, Mark C. Gerber. in Worcester, for the exceptional care Jose, CA; two sisters, Lois Harrison tiple terms over the years. He was a He is survived by three sons, Robert given to Robert. of Oxford and Betty Ziegler of Dudley; member of Singletary Rod and Gun J. Gerber Jr. and his wife Michelle of A funeral service was held at 11 four grandchildren, Ethan Morway, Club in Oxford for many years. He Worcester, Matthew E. Gerber and his a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Avery Morway, Lukas Balestracci, and was a skilled handyman who enjoyed wife Debra of Worcester, and Michael Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Sophia Balestracci; his former wife, carpentry and had a special ability to C. Gerber and his wife Lori of Leicester; Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow Christine A. Rafferty of Webster; and work with most anything mechanical, a sister, Mary Madore of Leicester; at Worcester County Memorial Park several nephews and nieces. He was a true engineer. He enjoyed living on five grandchildren, Nicholas, Brendan, in Paxton. A calling hour was held predeceased by his brother William C. Webster Lake where he loved taking Brittany, Erin, and Michael Gerber; Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral Morway. He grew up in Oxford, son of his family out on the boats tubing, a great-granddaughter, Sophie Cook; home prior to the service. the late William G. Morway and Gracia fishing and water skiing. His children, and many nephews and nieces. He paradisfuneralhome.com H. (Clark) Morway and spent most nieces and nephews will always hold was born in Worcester, son of the of his years living on Webster Lake these special moments with “Uncle with his family, later moving to West Tom” very close to their heart. Brookfield. He graduated from Oxford Services will be private at Paradis- High School in 1971. Givner Funeral Home in Oxford. Robert A. Desforges, 97 Mr. Morway trained to become a Private burial will be held at a later member of the International Union date at North Cemetery in Oxford. In WARE - Robert A. Desforges, 97, of his four brothers, of Operating Engineers Local 4 and lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Ware died on Wednesday, December Leo, Arthur, Paul and worked for over 35 years. He was a may be made to the American Cancer 26, 2018 at Baystate Wing Hospital. He Clifford Desforges highly skilled Operating Engineer and Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA was born in Ware, on August 12, 1921 and three sisters, took pride in his work which included 01701, or to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 South to the late Arthur and Clara (Perreault) Rita Wisnoski, Edna projects on the Big Dig and building Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. Desforges. Mclaughlin, and the Ted Williams tunnel. In addition, paradisfuneralhome.com Robert was a United States Marine Laurette Harszy. Corps veteran of WWII. He served Robert was a with the First Marine Division, and member of the Ware Charles A. Hagglund, 65 was awarded the Silver Star Medal for Knights of Columbus. gallantry in action. He was an avid card player and fish- LEICESTER/ rank of Staff Sergeant. Robert worked as painter at the erman, along with his friend, John. ROCHDALE- He received the University Massachusetts in Amherst Robert and Gloria enjoyed spending Charles A. Hagglund, Veterans Service before retiring in 1986. many winters in Sarasota, Florida. 65, of 2 Hankey St., Medal as well as the He leaves his daughter, Beverly A Graveside Service for Robert Rochdale, a section Veterans Combat Desforges of Southbridge; a brother, will be held in Our Lady of Mount of Leicester, died Medal. He also served Alfred Desforges and his companion, Carmel Cemetery in Ware at a later Sunday, January in the Air Force Ruth Kinell of Brookfield; a sister-in- date. Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 13 at St. Vincent Reserves and was sta- law, Jean Mongeau of Ware, and sever- Pleasant St., in Ware is assisting his Hospital surround- tioned at Barnes ANG. al nephews and nieces and great-neph- family with arrangements. ed by his family, He was a 3rd gen- ews and nieces. An online guest book is available at after an illness. eration owner of Anderson Tool and Robert was predeceased by his wife charbonneaufh.com He leaves his wife of 45 years, Nancy Stamping Co. and went on to work at of over 70 years, Gloria R. Desforges (Catacchio) Hagglund, a son, Nathan Dexter Russell in Southbridge for 15 in 2017. He was also predeceased by C. Hagglund and his wife Sarah of years as a tool and die maker, retiring Leicester, a daughter, Jessica L. in 2018. Hammond and her husband Todd He was also a firefighter on the of Upper Saddle River, N.J., a broth- Rochdale Fire Department, Company Jennie Champagne, 88 er, Paul Hagglund of GA, a sister, 3 for 15 years and was an EMT with Diane Miller of Holden, 4 grandchil- Leicester EMS for 10 years. LEICESTER- Wiesman, Dorothy Lam, and Wayne dren; Zachary, Maverick, Michael, He was a member of the Worcester Jennie (Cooper) Cooper. Her grandchildren, Lisa Benjamin, and his loyal dog “Peanuts”. Lodge of Elks, served on the Oxford Champagne passed Lynch, Mark Champagne and his wife He was predeceased by a brother, Rochdale Sewer Commission, past away peacefully Amanda, Isabelle Champagne, Emily Steven Hagglund in 2011. Board Member of the Leicester at the age of 88 on Beaudry and her husband Mark, Born in Holden, he was the son Housing Authority and the self pro- Friday, January 11, Matthew Champagne and his wife of Birger C. & Helen F. (Anderson) claimed “Mayor of Hankeyville”. 2019. Kristie, and Joanna Ahearn and her Hagglund. The Funeral was held Thursday, She was born husband Michael, her husband Paul He was a graduate of Wachusett January 17 from the MORIN FUNERAL on April 7,1930 to Lessard, eight great-grandchildren, Regional High School and then went HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester, William and Jennie and many nieces and nephews. on to serve his country during the with a Mass at 10 A.M. in St. Pius Cooper. She worked for many years She was predeceased by her husband Vietnam War in the Air Force. He was X Church, 1161 Main St., Leicester. at Holden Plastics until her retirement Leonel E. Champagne in 1973 and her a tech aircraft mechanic with the 23rd Burial with Military Honors will fol- in 1992. She was a happy and vibrant siblings Lorraine Brunett and George Organizational Division, earning the low in Worcester County Memorial lady who always enjoyed spending Cooper. Park, Paxton. Calling hours were time with her family especially her Calling hours were held on Wednesday from 4-7 P.M. in the funer- grandchildren. Wednesday January 16, from 10-11 a.m. al home. She leaves behind her sons Leonel with a prayer service at 11 a.m. in the Please omit flowers, contributions E. Champagne and his wife Maryanne Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., may be made to Cops for Kids with of Portsmouth, RI and Robert B. Leicester. Ad Libs Cancer, Inc., PO Box 850956, Braintree, Champagne and his wife Sheila of Burial followed in Sacred Heart by June MA 02185. Leicester. Cemetery, Webster, MA. www.morinfuneralhomes.com She also leaves her siblings Virginia www.morinfuneralhomes.com The 2019 BUSINESS, COMMUNITY & RESTAURANT GUIDE is going out this week! As in the past, there are business yellow pages, white community pages, and a blue restaurant guide. New this year are glossy white pages in the front and green coupon pages. I’m going to give you a CALENDAR few weeks to look it over and then run a crossword puzzle challenge where the answers will be in the book. THANK YOU to the advertisers in this visit http://www.heartsforheat.org/ EAST BROOKFIELD LIBRARY book! Please check out the book cover to cover to Saturday, January 20 NorthBrookfield/assistance.html. PROGRAMS: The East Brookfield see all the amazing local businesses and be sure to Public Library is currently conducting LEICESTER LIONS CLUB WINTER endorse them and tell them you saw their ad in the their fall registration for children’s PITCH PARTY: 1:30 p.m., Leicester 2019 Guide. programming. Rhythm and Rhyme is Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave. Sunday, January 27 THE WRITE STUFF is scheduled for next for toddlers aged 18 mos. to 3 years. Admission: $4, plus a non-perishable week and there is still time to send in an essay, CUB SCOUT PACK 148 PANCAKE This program runs from 9:45 a.m. to food item. Prizes for the top eight poem or short story. Open to students and adults. DINNER: 4:30-7 p.m. at E.B. Flatts, 245 10:45 a.m. and includes lots of music, PLEASE if you’re working on something, send it in scores. Proceeds to benefit Lions char- W. Main St., East Brookfield. Adults finger plays, physical activities and a via email by Monday. ities and the Leicester community. $10, Kids 10 and under $5. Join the fun this Saturday at LAMOUREUX story with a related craft. FORD’S “Tailgate Party” - Saturday JAN 19th Preschool story time is geared for from 11am-2pm for the BIG game prep featuring children aged 3 to 5 years old. It runs Burgers, Dogs, Balloons and MORE!!!! See their Saturday, January 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Seasonal ad in this week’s paper and while you’re there, songs, poems, and gross motor activ- ities are part of this program, as well check out some of these amazing deals! 11TH ANNUAL NB HEARTS FOR ONGOING EVENTS I’d like to give you an update on the dinner-show as a story and craft that encourages HEAT SPAGHETTI DINNER: 5-7 p.m., I attended at TERESA’S RESTAURANT in Ware ECONOMY SHOP HOURS FOR Jan. fine motor skills. Both programs are North Brookfield Elementary School last weekend. First of all, the banquet room was 9 through Feb. 9, 2019 held on Thursday mornings. Parents cafeteria. The dinner is $8 per person, beautiful. Having been to Teresa’s only for lunch Open every Wednesday 8 a.m. to and caretakers are asked to remain with a cap of $25 for a family of four or and dinner, I didn’t know this room existed. What noon; Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 6 to 8 with their children. For more infor- more. Takeout available. Sponsored a great venue for weddings, showers, parties, etc. p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to noon at the First mation or to register by phone call with the Hayden Masonic Lodge and Ok, back to the show. We skipped the cocktail hour Congregational Church, 207 Main St., (508) 867-7928. You can also like us as we were running a little late, but I did notice an supported by Hannaford Supermarket, Spencer. Come in and see our daily on Facebook and visit our website @ appetizer table on our way in. The dinner was served this is truly community helping specials. (508) 885-2149. www.eastbrookfieldLibrary.com. We family style by a friendly waitstaff and consisted of community. Raffle items have been a fresh salad with house dressing, fresh baked rolls, look forward to seeing you! donated. Additionally, Michelle and ECONOMY SHOP HOURS FOR pasta with sauce, chicken parmesan, and baked Wally Connor, founders of S.O.N.G. in August 22 through June 28, 2019 VFW MEETING: The Rochdale VFW haddock, ice cream for dessert and coffee/tea. The Brookfield, have again offered a pair Open every Wednesday 8 a.m. to Post 7556 will hold their monthly busi- food was very generous and fabulous! The River of Red Sox tickets. Brad Stevens, coach noon; Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 6 to 8 ness meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the post at of Dreams Billy Joel Tribute band was fantastic of the Boston Celtics, has donated a with a six piece band of musicians, including an p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to noon at the First 713 Pleasant Street, Rochdale on the signed basketball and a pair of tickets incredible saxophone/piccolo instrumentalist. The Congregational Church, 207 Main St., 2nd Wednesday of each month. singer somewhat resembled and sounded like Billy for a home game. The Otters will pro- Spencer. Come in and see our daily vide musical ambiance all evening. Joel and the music selection was classic Billy Joel specials. (508) 885-2149. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Students from the NBHS National with a couple non-Billy songs, but all were very On the third Wednesday of each month, Honor Society and Valley View School well known and the audience sung along. Many DEJA NEW: Art, Antiques & 6-7 p.m. at the Overlook Independent will assist. The dinner snow date is of the diners worked off some of their calories on Collectibles Marketplace which is open Living Building, fourth floor Solarium, the dance floor. I would highly recommend these Saturday, Feb. 23. NB Hearts for heat in the St. Joseph’s Rectory building at 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The shows and am so glad that I finally had a chance is a 501(c)3 charitable organization 759 Main Street Leicester. Hours are intent is to build a support system, to go to one. Thank you Cha & Ed for a great time to help North Brookfield residents in Tuesday 5-7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- exchange practical information, talk and for joining us. The next show is coming up on need of emergency home heating assis- noon, Thursday 3-6 p.m. and Saturday through issues and ways of coping, February 23 with an Elton John Tribute. Call 413- tance for oil, propane, natural gas, 9 a.m.-noon, all proceeds going back share feelings, needs and concerns and 967-7601 for tickets! electric, pellets, or cord wood. One into the town’s Food Pantries, Hearts to learn about community resources. Have a great week… and GO PATS!!! We’re hundred percent of donations are used getting closer to the Big Game! for Heat and programs for the needy. Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434- for fuel purchases. We have assisted We are non-profit and run on volun- 2551 or kawalker@overlook-mass. 158 families since 2009. Donations can June Simakauskas teers. We are open May into December. org for more information. Presented be mailed to NB Hearts for Heat, P.O. 508-909-4062 by Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Box 44, North Brookfield, MA 01535. To [email protected] Chapter, visit (800) 272-3900 or alz.org. access the printable 2019 application, Friday, January 18, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5

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WEBSTER – 3 Blueberry Lane! Blueberry Hill - Stunning 9 Rm Colonial! Level Acre Lot! Sought after Neighborhood! Move-in Ready! DUDLEY – 73 Tracy Rd! Majestically Perched on a Knoll, 1.47 Acres Beautifully Landscaped, THOMPSON – 854 Thompson Rd! Appealing 9 Room Split! Beautiful .63 Acre Lot! WEBSTER – 26 Spring St! 5 Rm Ranch on Spacious 2,252’ 8 Rm Colonial! Stainless Applainced Eat-in Country Kit w/Center Isl, Pantry Closet, Expansive Fam Rm w/Stone Frplc & Cathedral Ceiling! Slider to the Deck! Custom Kit w/Granite Counters and Island Opening to the Applianced Granite Kitchen! Dining & Fireplaced Living Rm w/Hardwoods! 17x18 Cathedral Quiet Side Street! Walk into the 3 Seasons Recessed Lighting, Tile Flr & French Dr to Deck! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr & Classic 3 Windowed Ceiling Great Rm w/Tile Floor! 3 or 4 Bedrooms, 3 w/Hardwoods! Fireplaced Family Rm! Rm w/ Tile Flr, Ceiling Fan & Slider to Deck! Dining Rm! Great Living Rm for Entertaining! Large, Bright 4th Bdrm/Office w/Double Closets, Cathedral Ceiling & Private Slider to Bumped-out Wall! Entry Foyer! Formal Living Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! The Fireplaced Family Rm w/Wide Cabinet Packed Eat-In Kit! Spacious Liv Rm w/ the Deck! Half Bath w/Laundry! Master Bdrm w/His & Hers Closets, Master Bath w/Dble Sinks! Generously Sized 2 Additional Bdrms Plank Hrdwd Flr will Keep the Family Close! Side Entry Hall Dble Closet, Half Bath w/Laundry Closet! Updated Full Bath! 1.5 Baths Total! 2 Car Garage! Recent Furnace! 18x24 Deck! Shed! Upstairs 4 Comfortable Bdrms, 2 w/Hrdwds, 2 w/Wall to Wall all w/Plenty of Closet Space! 18’Master Convenient to 395 in both Directions, Close to Raceway Golf Course & Thompson Speedway! Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! Finished Lower Level w/ w/Large Closets! Hallway 2nd Full Bath! Partially Finished Lower Level - Great TV or Game Rm! Large Storage Area! Private Backyard Tile Flr, 10’ Bar w/Drop Lights! Vinyl Siding! w/Shed & Basketball Court! 2 Car Garage w/Plenty of Storage! Charm & Character that can’t be Beat! Minutes from 395, an Ideal Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Ceiling Fan, Walk-in Closet, Master Bath w/Granite Vanity & Tile Flr! Off the Hrdwd $249,900.00 Hall the 2nd Full Bath w/Dble Sinks, Granite Vanity, Tile Flr & Linen Closet! Breezeway Attached 2 Car Replacement Windows! Location! 3 Z C/Air, Newer Windows & Furnace! This Could Be Yours! $359,900.00 Garage! Quick Closing Possible, Start Packing! $349,900.00 $249,900.00

SOLD SOLD NEWON DEPOSIT LISTING ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE NEW LISTING SOLD NEW PRICE WEBSTER – 23 Lincoln St! 3 Family w/ WEBSTER – 21 Spring St! 6 Rm Ranch! DUDLEY – 13 Pineview Rd! 7 Rm Colonial! DUDLEY – 9 Page Ln! Newly Renovated WEBSTER – 10 Oak St! 2 Family! 5/5 PUTNAM – 48 Smith St! 2 Family! 3/8 DUDLEY – 13 Oakwood Ave! Mason AUBURN – 9 Lorna Dr! 2680’ Split Entry! Great Curb Appeal! Owner Occupied or Eat-in Applianced Kit w/Mahogany Tiled Foyer! Kit w/Din Area & Slider to 6 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Cape! 1 Acre Lot! Rms! 2/2 Bdrms! Both Flrs w/Eat-in Rooms! 1/4 Bedrooms! 1/1 Baths! Major Road Area! 7 Rm Cape! HARDWOOD Applianced Oak Eat-in Isl Kit w/Corian Investor! 5/5/4 Rooms! 2/2/2 Bedrooms! Kitchens! Liv Rms w/Wall to Wall! Bdrms Cabinets & Tile Flr! Liv Rm w/Carpet Composite Deck! Din Rm! Liv Rm/Den! 1/2 Cul-de-sac! Hrdwds Throughout! Open Liv Rehab 2005 – Roof, Gutter & Downspouts, FLOORS Throughout! Home Offers Quaint Counters! Spacious Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Harwood Floors in Most Rooms! First w/Wall to Wall! 3 Season Porches! Gas over Hrdwd! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master Bath w/Laundry! 2nd Flr w/3 Carpeted Bdrms & Rm, Kit & Din Area! SS Appliance Granite Vinyl Siding, Windows, Entry Doors! 2018 Kitchen, Open Concept Dining & Living Sun Rm Cathedrals to Trex Deck! 3 Bdrms Full Hall Bath! Master /Walk-in Closet & Bath! Floor Apart Freshly Painted! Replacement Heat w/Recent Buderus on 1st! Electric w/Walk-in Closet! Full Tile Bath! 14X40’ Kit w/Isl! Slider to Composite Deck! 1st Electric Heat Conversion! Gas Hot Water! Rm! 3 Bedrooms! Full Tile Bath! 2 1st Floor w/Hrdwds! Frplc Fam Rm! 2 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level w/Gas Frplc! Patios! Fire Windows! Off Street Parking! 2 Car Garage! Heat on 2nd! Recent Roof, Siding & Fam/Game Rm! 2nd Bathrm w/Laundry! Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Master Off Street Parking! Garage! Town Services! Bdrms! 2nd Flr Bdrm! Walk-in Cedar Closet! 4th Bdrm/Office! Laundry! C/Air & Vac! Pit! Roof 2017! Attached 2 Car Garage! Town Easy Highway Access! Conveniently Windows! Off Street Parking! Owner Workshop! Utility Rm! 2 Z Oil Heat! C/ Bath! 2nd Flr w/2 Large Bdrms & Full Bath! Occupied or Investment! $169,900.00 $129,900.00 Breezeway to Garage! $205,000.00 Professionally Landscaped .46 Acre Lot! 2 Services! $359,900.00 Located! $229,900.00 Air! 2 Car Garage! Porch! Don’t Miss Out! Garage Under! $309,900.00 Car Garage! $389,900.00 $209,900.00

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SUTTON – 30 Jones Rd! 9 Room 2,156’ Colonial! 5.31 Acres of Privacy! Long Circular WEBSTER – 882 School St! Conveniently DUDLEY – 9 Progress Ave! 6 Rm Cape! Drive! New Granite Kitchen! Dining, Living & Fireplaced Family Rooms w/Hardwood Located Charming 8 Rm Colonial w/ Move In Ready! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Din Floors! Year Round Sunroom w/2 Skylights! 3 Bedrooms! 24’ Master w/Master Natural Woodwork! Eat-in Applianced & Liv Rms w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master w/ Bath! 2.5 Bathrooms Total! 12x24 3 Season Porch w/3 Skylights! Expandable Attic! Kitchen! Formal Dining Rm w/Hardwoods! Hrdwds & 2 Dble Closets & Ceiling Fan! Wraparound Deck! 2 Car Garage! Central Air! Generator! Super Easy Access to Rte Fireplace Living Rm! 4 Possible Bedrooms 3 Season Porch! ½ Bath w/Laundry! 2nd 146! $464,900.00 w/Hardwoods! 2 Bathrooms! Detached Flr w/2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds & a Full Bath! Garage! Cosmetics & Updating Needed! Roofs 2013! Town Services! Quick Close $141,900.00 Possible! $239,900.00

SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING 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 – 17 Wakefield Ave! 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 South Pond! Western Exposure! Protected 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 from the Storms – Quiet Cove! .24 Acre 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 Lot! 104’ Waterfront! Water Views! 2,412’ 8 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 Rm Contemp! Just Renovated! 4 Bdrms! 2 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! Cathedrals! Skylights! 2 Fireplaces! 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! $599,900.00 a Rarity, Don’t let this Slip By without Your C/Air! Composite Decks! Patio! 2 Car Patio is Ready for “Finishing”! Additional Lakeside Deck! Dock! $559,900.00 Consideration! $199,900.00 Carport! $535,000.00

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE – 7 Point Pleasant Ave! Panoramic Lake Views! Eastern Expo! Super Sunrises! WEBSTER LAKE – 412 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! WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! End 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! Corner Unit! Lake Views! Applianced Kit! 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 Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! & 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/ Master w/Hrdwds, Custom Bath & Closet w/ 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 Skylight! 2nd Bdrm w/Hrdwds! 2.5 Remodeled 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! Baths! C/Air! Garage! Great Lakeside Pool! 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 Sandy Beach! $294,000.00 $475,000.00 Heat! 24x30 2 Story Detached Garage! Dock! Get Packing! $789,900.00 $559,000.00 Rm! $399,900.00

ON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE – 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 – 37 Bates Grove Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 104 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 905 Treasure Isl! WATER- 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 South Pond! As a Second Home, Getaway Island! 1,874’ Townhouse! Oak Cabinet FRONT Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Hrdwds! SS Plan! Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm w/17’ Ceiling, Recessed Lights, Sliders to Trex Deck, Stone or Expand it into Your Dream Home – Have 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 Quartz 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, Possible Plans! 4+ Rooms! Open Floor Plan! Rm! Frplc Liv Rm! Screened Porch! 1st Master Bath w/Dble Vanity! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd 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 Applianced Kit! 2 Bedrooms! Bathroom! Fam Rm! Newer C/Air & Gas Heat! Trex Deck! Covered Deck! Ideal Gradual Sloping Lot w/ 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 Garage! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! 10’ Ceilings, Recessed Lights, Ceiling Fans, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound, Wet Bar & Slider! Full Panoramic Lake Views! Boat Slips! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! $449,000.00 Bath w/Tile Flr! Utility Rm w/Laundry & Storage! Nice Docks! Get Packing! $724,900.00 $399,900.00 $324,900.00 hope2own.com Featured New Listing! 508.943.4333 WEBSTER - 22 SLATER STREET Sharon Pelletier - Broker NEW LISTING! ESTATE SALE! Don’t miss this Licensed in MA, CT & RI opportunity! 6 room Colonial! 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath! Fireplaced family room! Hardwood floors! Natural Woodwork! New Furnace! Flat spacious corner lot. 1 We Want car garage 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Your Listings! $224,900 Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett

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Very Interesting property, to a home owner or developer. 47 +/- 158 W. Quasset Rd. - Extraordinary Waterfront Retreat on Quasset NEW PRICE! Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch 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 Beautiful 4 bedroom Colonial, new granite counter, stainless ap- Lake! Unique, Tranquil, Quiet, Secluded & Private! Long circular driveway! 5.5 Beautifully Landscaped Yard Nestled in A Very Quiet, Wanting pliance kitchen. Dining room and large living room, hardwood acres of land! Patios, covered patios & balconies, stone faced 3 car det’d ga- Attached 2 car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Ga- of 3 bedrooms, and 1-1/2 bath, basement, farmers porch and 1 car Neighborhood. This 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Home Has So Much To through out the first level, 3 seasoned porch for added living rage w/heated studio, 265’+/- of shoreline! 5,000 sqft hip roof 3 story Colonial! rage! Eat in Kitchen, Fireplaced living room with Offer!!! Fully Applianced Eat in Kitchen, Newly Carpeted Living garage. Much of the land is cleared. This property has 300’ +/- of area. Over sized master with double closets, and 3 additional 2 story foyer! Formal dining & living rooms, 2 family rooms, 2nd floor private bow window! 3 bedrooms, enclosed heated sun Room and Three Cozy and Comfortable Bedrooms All On One road frontage on East Thompson Rd. and road frontage on the en- office suite, laundry/mudroom, LL kitchenette, sauna, 2 fireplaces! Master BRs room, central air, Koi Pond, on .87 +/- acre! Floor. Walk Down To The Lower Level To The Open And. Spa- tire length of pavement on Roy Rd. Rectangular in shape greater bedrooms. Finished basement with pellet stove. Outside, a patio w/private full baths $1,299,000 $259,000 cious Family Room With Pellet Stove! $259,000 than 1300’ wide X over 1600’ deep. Needs TLC! $300,000 and above ground pool. New Price $269,900

WEBSTER - 12 ERNEST ST WEBSTER - 20 NORTH MAIN ST WEBSTER/DOUGLAS/THOMPSON WEBSTER – 89-91 SLATER ST WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer Welcome home to this Huge, Sprawling, Ranch Style Home! Large 2 Family- 3,255 Sq Ft, Desirable Side by Side Units, “Du- 2,848 SF+/- of Living Area on One Level! Curved brick walkway! $250,000 plex”, Letters of Compliance for Lead Paint! 1st Unit has 5 Bedrooms! Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, 1-1/2 Baths! 2nd Unit, 3 Beds, 1 Full Bath, vacant soon. Each Unit recent Level lot! In-ground pool, built-in hot tub, custom stonework & 2 Family - Spacious 3 bedrooms each apartment. Hardwoods, Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Plumbing, & Electrical! New Appliances, Vinyl Replacement Windows, potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! landscape! w/fire pit! Carport/pavilion for entertaining! Separate pocket doors, 10ft ceilings, New gas furnaces! Partially finished Highway 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful Gas/ Electric Heat. Ceiling Fans. Roof 10 yrs. young! Covered Porches. Lake Residential area, not on the lake. wings for private family living & entertainment, BR suites, 10 3rd floor. 1st floor handicapped accessible. 2 car garage. All town Walkout Basement, Level Backyard. Close to town park and beach. 3 bed Priced to Sell! $129,900. rooms total! simply Amazing! $329,900 services New Price $189,900 view! $99,900 apartment now vacant! $219,900 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 - BEACON PARK #802 WEBSTER LAKE – 84 LAKESIDE AVE 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! SORRY, SOLD! w/massive modern windows that invite your eyes to venture outside to spectacular 180 panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets and beautiful natural WEBSTER LAKE at BEACON PARK! TOWNHOUSE overlooking the Ranch with 110 ft. waterfront facing West shoreline beyond! Relax & Entertain in the tiled, stone fireplaced family rm, wet bar COURTYARD.1230 SF+/-, Open Concept Living/Dining FIREPLACE Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront w/sliders to an enormous outdoor patio! The house features a 36’+/- open concept & PRIVATE DECK. Freshly painted rooms, updated appliances. on Webster Lake! Eat in kitchen! Fireplace! Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a 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 Upper level has 2 SPACIOUS BRS including a MASTER SUITE w/ living room. 3 bedrooms. 3 season porch! 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 SKY-LIGHTED, PRIVATE BATH, 2nd BR w/lg walk-in closet, 2nd full dous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan SORRY, SOLD! garage w/summer kitchen, 1/2 bath & huge fireplaced patio! Family ownened gem for bath! ENJOY LAKE LIVING on the most desired lake in Central MA assisted sale $579,900 w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 60+years! $1,495,000 at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! $264,900. 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 18, 2019

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Webster: Finest Street in Webster! Spacious 2400 sq. ft. Colonial on 1 acre with private back yard. Open floor plan with first floor family room. 20’ kitchen, great gathering place. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, huge master bed- REAL ESTATE room suite. OPEN HOUSE ~ SUN NOON-1:30 11 Blueberry Ln ~ $317,500

Webster: 3 Units with 4 car garage. $299,900

Webster: Condo, 2.5 baths & granite coun- Southbridge: 2.5 Acre Retreat! Come Oxford: 3.6 Acres - Commer- ters, 3 bedrooms, ga- home to this 3 bedroom Cape with family cial Location! 4 bays 3 offices, rage room, breakfast nook, 18’ living room, 2 parking for 30-40 cars, town FOR LEASE baths and in-ground pool. water & sewer Call Maureen RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE 153 Highland St. ~ for DETAILS! All serious offers considered 498 Main St ~ $400’s Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of space available in a standalone brick building with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA “We Solve Real Estate Problems” PLEASE CONTACT Re/Max Professional Associates Capron Corp. at 508-278-9191 We need properties ConradAllen.com to sell, Licensed in MA & CT any type! Conrad Allen Patrick Sweeney Open House Directory 508-400-0438 774-452-3578 48 Hillcrest Ave. (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse Southbridge, MA (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community $179,900 (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront Estimated Payment $1371 per month ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE RENT TO OWN! NO MONEY DOWN! SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Two Family!!! DUDLEY Central Air 7 Dudley Oxford Rd S 10-Noon $449,900 Re/Max Advantage 1/JoAnn Szymczak Commercially Zoned 43 - 45 Thompson Rd 774-230-5044 Webster, MA Call For Showing 774-452-3578 $234,900 Dudley, MA – SOLD – RENT TO OWN! SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 22 Aldea Ave WEBSTER $285,000 Brand New Remodel!! 11 Blueberry Ln S Noo-1:30 $317,500 Re/Max Advantage 1/ JoAnn Szymczak 28 Mechanic Street COMPLETE REMODEL 508-943-7669 or 774-230-5044 Webster, MA $275,000 Nothing like it on the To have your open house listed in this directory RENT TO OWN! market today! please contact Tia Paradis 508-909-4110 – SOLD – – PRICE REDUCED – Friday, January 18, 2019 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 LEGALS Town of West Brookfield Brookfield, numbered 109 Gleason BROOKFIELD identified in book and Registry of Deeds. Zoning Board of Appeals Avenue, given by Dean Palli to County page 44686 259, WORCESTER Coun- A public hearing will be held on Mortgage, LLC, dated July 31, 2017, ty Registry of Deeds. Property Location: 164 OAKHAM RD Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6:00 and recorded with the Worcester Assessed Owners: p.m. at the West Brookfield Town Hall, County (Worcester District) Registry Property Location: 309 NORTH MAIN SCHLEGEL, WAYNE to act on an application for a Variance of Deeds in Book 57515, Page 200, ST Assessed Owners: Bill Number: 1823 for property owned by Edward have filed with this court a complaint FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT. 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 589.02 O’Donnell, for the property located for determination of Defendant’s/ C/O STRZELECKI, TED 589.02 at 37 Ware Street, West Brookfield. Defendants’ Servicemembers status. Bill Number: 651 Description: A parcel of land with any The applicant wishes to demolish the If you now are, or recently have been, 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 1,147.97 buildings thereon, containing about existing structure and build a new in the active military service of the 1,147.97 2.250 acres described as parcel 0110 single family dwelling. In General United States of America, then you Description: A parcel of land with any 0083 01640 in the office of the Asses- District requires a variance as per sec- may be entitled to the benefits of the buildings thereon, containing about sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH tion, -4. Dimensional Requirements, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If 0.170 acres described as parcel 1010 BROOKFIELD identified in book and 4.2 Schedule of Dimensional you object to a foreclosure of the 0003 03090 in the office of the Asses- page 17 61 Requirements (General) (et al). above-mentioned property on that sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH The public is invited to attend. basis, then you or your attorney must BROOKFIELD identified in book and Property Location: Renee Adams White file a written appearance and answer page 55708 44, WORCESTER county 89 WEST BROOKFIELD RD Clerk in this court at Three Pemberton Registry of Deeds. Assessed Owners: January 11, 2019 Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or SCHLEGEL, WAYNE A. January 18, 2019 before February 18, 2019 or you will Property Location: Bill Number: 1826 be forever barred from claiming that 15 NORTH COMMON ST 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 581.91 (SEAL) you are entitled to the benefits of said Assessed Owners: 581.91 THE COMMONWEALTH Act. KJORNES, DONALD M Description: A parcel of land with any OF MASSACHUSETTS Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief C/O BOWLIN, ROBERT buildings thereon, containing about LAND COURT Justice of this Court on January 3, Bill Number: 652 2.025 acres described as parcel 0410 DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL 2019. 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 178.83 0001 00890 in the office of the Asses- COURT Attest: Deborah J. Patterson 178.83 sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH 18 SM 007422 Recorder Description: A parcel of land with any BROOKFIELD identified in book and ORDER OF NOTICE January 18, 2019 buildings thereon, containing about page 36266 220, WORCESTER coun- TO: 0.162 acres described as parcel 1040 ty Registry of Deeds. Christopher M. Leck and Pamela J. TOWN OF NORTH BROOKFIELD 0022 00150 in the office of the Asses- Dunigan, n/k/a Pamela J. Leck Office of the collector of Taxes sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH Property Location: 97 BROOKFIELD and to all persons entitled to the benefit 01/18/2019 BROOKFIELD identified in book and RD Assessed Owners: of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, The owner(s), occupant(s)and pub- page 56317 373, WORCESTER coun- SMITH, DENNIS &ANN L 50 U.S.C. App. § 3901 et seq.: lic are hereby notified that the follow- ty Registry of Deeds. C/O STRICKLAND, JOSHUA P. Cornerstone Bank f/k/a Spencer ing described parcels herein, located Bill Number: 1885 Savings Bank within the municipality of TOWN OF Property Location: 22 BELL ST 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 39.71 claiming to have an interest in a Mort- NORTH BROOKFIELD and WORCES- Assessed Owners: 39.71 gage covering real property in Spen- TER County, of the Commonwealth HANDZEL, JOHN M Description: A parcel of land with any cer, numbered 149 Paxton Road, of Massachusetts, have taxes for the Bill Number: 842 buildings thereon, containing about given by Christopher M. Leck and year 2018 as committed to the collec- 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 551.78 0.160 acres described as parcel 0460 Pamela J. Dunigan, n/k/a Pamela tor of Taxes, by the Board of Assessors 551.78 0055 00970 in the office of the Asses- J. Leck to Spencer Savings Bank, of this municipality which remain delin- Description: A parcel of land with any sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH dated November 18, 2008, record- quent and unpaid, and that the prop- buildings thereon, containing about BROOKFIELD identified in book and ed at Worcester County (Worces- erty herein described will be taken by 0.170 acres described as parcel 1010 page 10796 0362, WORCESTER ter District) Registry of Deeds in TOWN OF NORTH BROOKFIELD on 0078 00220 in the office of the Asses- county Registry of Deeds. Book 43526, Page 62, as affected Friday, 02/01/2019,at l0:00am for non sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH by Amendment dated April 26, 2013 payment of taxes, including interest BROOKFIELD identified in book and Property Location: 29 BIGELOW RD and recorded in said Deeds in Book and all legal costs and charges there- page 11708 0365, WORCESTER Assessed owners: STONE, DONNA A 50848, Page 91, has filed with this on, unless the property shall be previ- county Registry of Deeds. C/O MCKIERNAN, DANIELLE court a complaint for determination of ously discharged. Bill Number: 1945 Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemem- LISA TAYLOR Property Location: 71 ELM ST 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 245.11 bers status. Collector of Taxes Assessed Owners: 245.11 If you now, or recently have been, in MCALISTER, GERALD Description: A parcel of land with any the active military service of the United Property Location: 31 WILLOW ST Bill Number: 1334 buildings thereon, containing about States of America, then you are enti- Assessed Owners: 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 566.83 16.100 acres described as parcel 0270 tled to the benefits of the Servicemem- CARAMIELLO, GINO P. 566.83 0911 00290 in the office of the Asses- bers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a & STEPHANIE A Description: A parcel of land with sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH foreclosure of the above-mentioned Bill Number: 341 any buildings thereon, containing BROOKFIELD identified in book and property on that basis, then you or 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 603.65 about2.800 acres described as parcel page 19147 0032, WORCESTER your attorney should file a written ap- 603.65 1070 0007 00710 in the office of the county Registry of Deeds. pearance and answer in this court at Description: A parcel of land with any Assessors of the Town of TOWN OF Three Pemberton Square, Boston, buildings thereon, containing about NORTH BROOKFIELD identified in Property Location: MA 02108 on or before February 11, 0.470 acres described as parcel 1010 book and page 52018 89, WORCES- 40 HINES BRIDGE RD 2019 or you may be forever barred 0023 00310 in the office of the Asses- TER county Registry of Deeds. Assessed Owners: VANDALE, DAVID from claiming that you are entitled to sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH A & ARMAND A VANDALE the benefits of said Act. BROOKFIELD identified in book and Property Location: Bill Number: 2092 Witness, Gordon H Piper, Chief Justice page 28402 0300, WORCESTER 41 OLD E BROOKFIELD RD 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 834.83 of said Court on December 27, 2018. County Registry of Deeds. Assessed owners: MURPHY, E c & co 834.83 Attest: Bill Number: 1476 Description: A parcel of land with any Deborah J. Patterson Property Location: 8 SUNSET DRIVE 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 923.52 buildings thereon, containing about Recorder Assessed Owners: 923.52 97.000 acres described as parcel 0350 January 18, 2019 CARON, CHRISTOPHER D. Description: A parcel of land with any 0103 00400 in the office of the Asses- & WENDY A. buildings thereon, containing about sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH Town of West Brookfield Bill Number: 352 5.000 acres described as parcel 0380 BROOKFIELD identified in book and Zoning Board of Appeals 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 1,873.67 0008 00410 in the office of the Asses- page 05479 0223, WORCESTER A public hearing will be held on 1,873.67 sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH county Registry of Deeds. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6:30 Description: A parcel of land with any BROOKFIELD identified in book and p.m. at the West Brookfield Town Hall, buildings thereon, containing about page 00000 0000, WORCESTER Property Location: to act on an application for a Special 0.080 acres described as parcel 0210 county Registry of Deeds. 73 HILLSVLE SPENCER RD Permit for Roger Bouchard, property 0112 00140 in the office of the Asses- Assessed owners: owned by Roger and Laurie Bouchard, sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH Property Location: 26 BELL ST VANDALE, DAVID A &ARMAND· A for the property located at 73 Lake BROOKFIELD identified in book and Assessed owners: PARTRIDGE, Bill Number: 2093 Shore Drive, West Brookfield. The page 38664 175, WORCESTER Coun- LESTER H & KATHRYN F 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 1,776.63 applicant wishes to build a dormer and ty Registry of Deeds. Bill Number: 1614 1,776.63 canopy roof. In Neighborhood District 2018 S LIEN 460.67 Description: A parcel of land with any requires a special permit as per sec- Property Location: 12 MT GUYOT ST REAL ESTATE TAXES 1,840.37 buildings thereon, containing about tion, -1.5 Nonconformity, and -1.52 Assessed Owners: CURTIS, TYLER A. 2,301.04 13.900 acres described as parcel Nonconforming Structures: a (et al). Bill Number: 486 Description: A parcel of land with any 0350 0006 00730 in the office of the The public is invited to attend. 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 369.36 buildings thereon, containing about Assessors of the Town of TOWN OF Renee Adams White 369.69 0.100 acres described as parcel 1010 NORTH BROOKFIELD identified in Clerk Description: A parcel of land with any 0078 00260 in the office of the Asses- boook 05481 0024, WORCESTER January 18, 2019 buildings thereon, containing about sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH county Registry of Deeds. January 25, 2019 0.080 acres described as parcel 1040 BROOKFIELD identified in book and Property Location: 0025 00120 in the office of the Asses- page 19536 0003, WORCESTER 69 HILLSVLE SPENCER RD (SEAL) sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH county Registry of Deeds. Assessed owners: COMMONWEALTH BROOKFIELD identified in book and VANDALE, DAVID A & MARIE A OF MASSACHUSETTS page 56417 320, WORCESTER Coun- Property Location: Bill Number: 2094 LAND COURT ty Registry of Deeds. 41 BROOKFIELD RD 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 12.68 DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL Assessed Owners: SAMEK, RAY- 12.68 COURT Property Location: 11 BIRCH ST MOND & SINKIS, LISA A. Description: A parcel of land with any 18SM007530 Assessed Owners: C/O LISA A. SINKIS buildings thereon, containing about ORDER OF NOTICE DEROSIER, FRANCIS J. Bill Number: 1804 0.830 acres described as parcel 0350 To: Bill Number: 538 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 1,728.31 0006 00690 in the office of the Asses- Dean Palli 2018 REAL ESTATE TAXES 537.72 1.728.31 sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH and to all persons entitled to the ben- 537.72 Description: A parcel of land with any BROOKFIELD identified in book and efit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Description: A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing about page 19474 0275, WORCESTER Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq) buildings thereon, containing about .840 in the office of the Assessors county Registry of Deeds. County Mortgage, LLC 0.080 acres described as parcel 1040 of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH January 18, 2019 claiming to have an interest in a 0021 00110 in the office of the Asses- BROOKFIELD identified in book and Mortgage covering real property in East sors of the Town of TOWN OF NORTH page 0892 309, WORCESTER county Print Worthy Moments Be sure to hold on to your memories with a photo reprint. Available From All Of Our Publications.

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   ANGLE IRON CUTTER For 860-315-9945 me and Dad, help keep house per week. Email resume to: Shelving 4W296, HK Potter clean, someone to care for me if siacobucci@ Paid medical & life insurance, paid holidays, 2790. Normally Sells For $700. Dad’s not there, take me out to mccurdyinsurance.com $50 OBO. Call 5pm-8:30pm, SNOW TIRES, PIRELLI stores, share a bedroom with paid personal days, 401k, annual bonus (508)867-6546 245/45R19/102V M+S, 250 284 LOST & FOUND me. $150 monthly, Please call miles, $1000, 508-564-3556 413-301-2058 for an appoint- Beautiful Southwestern style PETS ERW, Inc. ment. sectional sofa, gently used, L- 325 PROFESSIONAL TOOL SHEDS Made of Texture Did you find shape 112” x 86” Please call to HELP WANTED Interested applicants may apply by sending resume to: set up time to view 508-885- 1-11: 8x8 $1075 8x10 $1260; FIBER OPTIC TEST TECHNI- 9962. $150 firm. 8x12 $1350; 8x16 $1675 Deliv- your pet? CIAN POSITION. 12 hr. Night P.O. Box 431  Putnam, CT 06260 ered, Built On-Site. Other Sizes BASED IN North Brook- Or find a home Shift, Mon-Thurs, 6PM to 6AM. Available. CALL (413) 324-1117 field: Home Every Night. Or Email resume to [email protected] BUNK BEDS, black (youth) for one? Seeking self-starter, responsi- Class A Driver And/Or Gen- with mattresses (includes like- Transport chair, Excel Deluxe ble, technically able person for eral Mechanic For 18-Wheel PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS new bedding) $350. Other furni- by Medline 19” seat, up to 300 manufacturing testing. Good Trailer Trucks ture also available. Call Pat 508- lbs. Used once. 508-637-1304 salary and full benefits. Send re- ****************** ERW Inc. Precision Sheet Metal and Machined Products Since 1985 949-9049 sume to: Karen.lombardi@afl- Contact H.R. Salem Trans- global.com port, LLC.(800) 262-9081 TWO USED RECLINERS, $75 EMETERY OTS COFFEE & TWO END TA- each. Dishwasher, bought new, 546 C L 576 VACATION 576 VACATION never used, $225 or best offer. BLES- Cherry finish w/glass Pine Grove Cemetery, RESOURCES RESOURCES tops. Very good condition. 508-764-3567 please leave FOSTER PARENTS 400 SERVICES Whitinsville. Double plot for sale, $125 Call 508-735-2560 message WANTED: Seeking Quality lower than the going price. Yew CAPE COD TIME SHARE TIMESHARE FOR SALE full- Homes Throughout Central Avenue. Call owner 774-602- FOR SALE: Edgewater flex week at The Manhattan VIKING RANGE, PROFES- LET US KNOW!!! Beach Resort, 95 Chase Av- MA To Provide Foster Care 433 CLEANING 8211 Club in New York located Couch, 84 inches long. Dark SIONAL SERIES, propane Please call us so that we To Children In Need. 24/7 enue, Dennisport, MA 02639 gas, 6-sealed burner, 36” in- On the water, Studio (Unit across from Carnegie Hall. red fabric with pillows, good con- can take your ad Support. Generous Reim- HOUSE CLEANING AVAIL- 706). Permanent Week 33 frared broiler, as new, never lit, WORCESTER COUNTY Great buy; illness forces this dition. $150. 508-410-5167 bursement. $1000 Sign-On ABLE Reasonable rates. (August). Deeded rights.You’ll still in original packaging, w/tags. out of the paper... MEMORIAL PARK, Garden of sale. Asking $7,000. For details Bonus. Call For Details. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly own it for a lifetime & can be Model VCGSC-5366BSS, Valor, Paxton, Mass. 2 lots for passed down to your children 508-248-5123 Town-To-Town Devereux Therapeutic Fos- times available. Bonded- Call CUB CADET SNOWBLOWER. trades considered. $4,600 508- sale, $4000 for both lots. Call and grandchildren. ter Care. (508)829-6769 Wendy for a FREE estimate at: Alan at 508-885-4381 REDUCED $3500. (508) 347- 13hp Tecumseh OHV. 45 in. 865-7470 Classifieds 3145 width, trigger steering, 6 FRWD, 2 774-262-9166 REV, new condition. Hardly used! 508-909-4111 $1,600.00. 508-347-3775 EED WE’VE MOVED! Husqvarna 287 F ELECTRICAL MATERIAL: lawn tractor, misc. home fur- Industrial, Commercial, Resi- nishings, king, queen, twin beds, HAY FOR SALE - $4 a bale 442 LICENSED DAY dential. Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Re- lamps, etc. priced to sell! No rea- off wagon (pick up only), cash lays, Coils, Overloads, Fuses, CARE sonable offer refused. Call 413- 508-826-3312 725 AUTOMOBILES 745 RECREATIONAL Breakers, Meters, Punches, 896-7047 Sturbridge area. Highly responsible dis- 700 AUTOMOTIVE Pipe-Benders. New Recessed ************************* F250 work truck, 2012, RWD, VEHICLES patcher needed for fast-paced The Commonwealth of 71K, equipped with aluminum Troffer, Flourescent 3-Tube T-8 2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto, combined Police, Fire & EMS Massachusetts Office of Child flatbed with fold-down sides. Re- 277V Fixtures Enclosed $56 725 AUTOMOBILES White, ONLY $8,995. Herb communications center. An- Care Services requires that all cent brakes, battery, ac com- Each. Call 5pm-8:30pm. Local Chambers Toyota of Auburn, WHITE OUTDOOR PROD- swers emergency calls, dis- ads placed in the newspaper for 1971 Chevy Impala Con- pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready to (508)867-6546 809 Washington Street, Auburn, UCTS SNOWBLOWER. 10hp News patches public safety personnel, child care (daycare) in your vertible400 2 barrel carb with work. 10,000 GVW. $17,000 MA (877) 906-1649 FINLAND BLUE FOX Tecumseh, two stage, 30 in. and operates computer equip- home include your license num- 89,000 miles, 1 owner, runs 508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765 JACKET: By Michael Valente width. Electric start, well main- ment. Requires excellent com- ber smooth, new top in 2012, ask- Size 8, very good condition. tained! $600.00. 508-347-3775 munication skills, ability to multi- ing $8,000 or best offer 508- RED 1971 MUSTANG MACH $100 OBO. Vintage Black task and be available for all shifts 885-6878 1 in good condition. 302 engine American Sable Coat, sz. small including nights, weekends, and 454 HOME with automatic transmission. $50 OBO 508-864-4075 holidays. Applicants must have IMPROVEMENT 1987 BMW 325i Convertible, Lots of new parts. Call Eric at 100 GENERAL APCO or equivalent 40 hour dis- red with black leather interior, 508-987-2628. Serious buyers FLY RODS - 2 ALBRIGHT patcher training, CPR & First FURNITURE DOCTOR: Have 153,000 miles and in good con- only. A/5 490 9 FT. #4 RODS. 2 FOUND HERE! Responder Certifications, E911, your furniture Professionally dition, no rust, newer top, needs 2016 RIVERSIDE TRAVEL Orvis reels Battenkill BBS II. 105 BULLETIN BOARD EMD, and LEAPS/CJIS Certifi- restored at Reasonable rates. a tune-up. $4100 or B/O, Adam OTORCYCLES TRAILER RETRO WHITEWA- Asking $200 each set or best 740 M cations. Salary $21.00- Furniture face lifting, painting, 508-735-4413 TER MODEL 195 bought new, offer. 508-347-3145 VOLUNTEER NEEDED to 1991 HARLEY DRESSER: $25.00/hr depending on experi- striping to Refinishing, caning and used twice in new condition w/ shovel sidewalk & back porch 55,000 Miles. Runs Great! 298 WANTED TO BUY ence. Interested applicants may repairs. ANTIqUE DOCTOR, 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 extras; must give up camping. GARAGE CLEARANCE: AR- for elderly person in Leicester $4,500 or Will Trade for Car of Asking $13,900 860-779-3561 request a complete job descrip- Daniel Ross (508)248-9225 or convertible and removable hard- TIFICAL CHRISTMAS TREE, during the winter. 508-868- Equal Value. BASS BOAT LEE’S COINS & tion and employment application (860)382-5410. 30 years in top. 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FREE 7 Hartley Street, Webster, Mass. 5th-Wheel tailgate, good condi- Prindle Hill Farm 508-320- Items, gold & silver of letter with professional refer- ELECTRA-GLIDE FLHT tion $200, 5 trailer tires 235/ 3273 or 508-248-7335 Free construction wood and ences to: Lieutenant Timothy 38,340 miles, asking $6,000 any form! qualified with 505 APARTMENTS FOR 2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. Call 80/16R on mag wheels, like new kindling wood; beams, ply- Labrie, 1 Hope Street, 508-277-8745 over 30 years experience Ray for more details. 508-450- $800 Marc 508-847-7542 LETTER PRESS COMMER- wood, 2x4x, 2x6s, 2x8s, good Whitinsville, MA 01588. Town RENT & a following of many sat- 5241 2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 CIAL PRINTING EQUIPMENT for woodstoves, not for building. of Northbridge is an Affirmative isfied customers. We also CLASSIC, PEARL-WHITE - all together, poster press Clean. Delivery possible. 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