Mailed free to requesting homes in East Brookfield, West Brookfield, North Brookfield, Brookfield, Leicester and Spencer Vol. 33, No. 4 COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY, 75 CENTS ON NEWSSTANDS ONLINE: WWW.SPENCERNEWLEADER.COM “The President is the people’s lobbyist.’ Friday, January 23, 2009 Moore wastes no time in 1st term Highway ISSUES LOOM ON HORIZON FOR NEW SENATOR workers to

BY TERESA A. FRANCO with. NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Moore took some time out of a keep their Michael O. Moore may only be busy day last week to speak about two weeks in to his first term as how his days in office are going so state senator, but he has already hit far. the ground running. The Millbury Democrat — who Q: How has the community party pay represents the Second Worcester responded since you’ve been in District, including Leicester, on office? Beacon Hill — was officially inau- A: “Very good. It’s been a great CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES gurated Wednesday, Jan. 7. Since community response. As in the then, he’s been attending meetings campaign, where I tried to make AN ISSUE IN and taking care of business regard- myself as accessible as possible, ing important issues like the econo- Teresa A. Franco photo BROOKFIELD my — which he recently mentioned Turn To MOORE, page 17 Newly inaugurated state Sen. Michael O. Moore has had an extremely busy BY DAVID DORE is unusual for a new senator to deal start since he took office Wednesday, Jan. 7. NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER BROOKFIELD — Despite his efforts being thwarted by fellow board members, Selectman Ronald J. Dackson still believes DEAR MR. PRESIDENT ... town employees who attended a Christmas Eve party at the highway garage that drew DART-ing more than three dozen people should lose a day’s pay. “I believe they had the whole day partying, to animals’ and nobody refuted that,” Dackson said Sunday, Jan. 18. Two municipal work- aid during ers who attended the party denied it lasted all day. In fact, accord- ing to Highway Department employees, emergencies it started at 11 a.m. and lasted no more Ronald Dackson than three hours. “Everybody was TOWNS’ PLANS pretty much gone by 2 [p.m.],” Highway Superintendent Herbert Chaffee II said KEEP PETS IN MIND Wednesday, Jan. 14. “We stayed around because we had to be here.” Dackson first mentioned the Christmas BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL party at the Jan. 6 selectmen’s meeting, as NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER the board discussed payroll. For some, leaving a “I stand by what I said last week at the pet behind during an meeting,” he told Selectman Rudy Heller emergency might be David Dore photo and Chairman James W. Allen Tuesday, akin to leaving a family LEICESTER — BJ Hill, left, looks on as Nancy Lamb, both of Leicester, looks through and prepares to Jan. 13. “There were approximately 30-40 member. sign a notebook full of messages for newly inaugurated President Barack Obama Hill collected as he vehicles there — I know at times there That is the kind of walked across America. Hill stopped at the Leicester Public Library Wednesday, Jan. 14, where Lamb were more than 40 vehicles — and they decision officials who wrote her message. Hill’s trek, which began March 1, ended Sunday, Jan. 18 at Copley Square in were there from early in the morning until form emergency Boston — three notebooks and more than 4,000 miles from his starting point in San Francisco. On late in the afternoon, so that takes up most response plans are try- Friday, Jan. 16, Hill stopped by the Kenwood Diner in Spencer and walked through his hometown of of the day,as far as I’m concerned. Nothing ing to avoid by gearing Leicester. After his walk ended, he went to Washington, D.C., to attend Obama’s inauguration and was accomplished on that day, other than them toward dealing hopefully present the notebooks to the new president. having the party because they were all with pets during an emergency. Turn To PARTY, page 17 Ellen Sousa Turn To ANIMALS, page 16 Bringing art to Leicester’s school walls Private road KIDS INCORPORATED cleanup ban INTO MULTICULTURAL DISPLAY

BY TERESA A. FRANCO is defended NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER LEICESTER — The Leicester school sys- BY DAVID DORE tem eliminated art from the elementary NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER schools five years ago, but that didn’t stop SPENCER — Perhaps the biggest issue to Kristen Pike from splashing the walls with arise from last month’s ice storm was the her own artistic flair. announcement from Spencer officials that Pike, who teaches an after-school art pro- the Highway Department would not pick up gram at Leicester Primary School, spent the fallen trees and branches from along private spring and summer working on a diversity roads. wall in the front foyer area of the building. That decision was unpopular with some of She said the idea for it started to form after the nearly 800 households living on road- the school got marked down on an audit for ways not under the town’s purview, who had special education for not having enough mul- to bring debris to the transfer station on ticultural elements in the building. South Spencer Road. The school started a multicultural commit- Guida defended the decision at a public tee, which called on Pike to create a diversity hearing Thursday, Jan. 15 on the town’s wall. She drew 27 children of different response to the Dec. 11-12 ice storm, which nationalities and cultures, pasted them onto felled trees and branches throughout the the wall with Mod Podge and wrote “wel- region, especially in Spencer, Leicester, come” in 14 different languages. Teresa A. Franco photo Art teacher Kristen Pike stands in front of the diversity wall she recently created in the front entrance area Turn To MURALS, page 17 Turn To ROADWAYS, 16 page of Leicester Primary School.

INSIDE THE NEW LEADER ON PAGE A3 ON PAGE A5 Calendar...... B5 Police Logs...... A Classroom Corner ...... A Public Meetings ...... A How to pamper School board Obituaries ...... B2 Sports ...... A Our Towns...... B4 Viewpoint ...... A8-9 your pet ponders budget 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 23, 2009 Election season begins in local towns ALMANAC

AT LEAST ONE SELECTMAN UNDECIDED ON FUTURE PLANS QUOTATION OF BY DAVID DORE the ballot will be a three-year term as town in favor of myself running again,” although THE EEK NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER clerk (Jean Mulhall), three terms on the Old he did not rule out stepping aside. W Over the next few weeks, the ballots for Cemetery Commission (for three years, two “I’ve got a lot of projects I’d like to see fin- town elections in April and May will take years and one year, respectively) and a five- ished, but on the other side I’m getting tired,” shape as incumbents decide whether to seek year term on the Housing Authority (George Foyle said. “I’m kind of in a decision making “I was about as welcome re-election and residents seek opportunities P. Kiritsy). mode right now.” as a mosquito to join municipal boards. “I’m going to run again,” Durant said Besides Foyle’s three-year term as select- West Brookfield voters will head to the Thursday,Jan. 15. “We have a lot of things we man, also appearing on the May 4 ballot will at a nudist colony.” polls May 5, with nomination papers avail- still have to do in town. We made a lot of be one term each on the Water Commission, able starting Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the town progress. We still have things to do. There’s Board of Assessors, Board of Health, tree — Brookfield Selectman clerk’s office. things that I can offer the town. warden, Cemetery Commission, Planning On the ballot will be Barry J. Nadon Jr.’s “My focus has been helping keep this town Board, Playground Committee, Housing Ronald Dackson, who three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen, moving in the right direction,” Durant Authority and the Southern Worcester admitted videotaping a one seat each on the Board of Assessors, added, “and I think I’ve helped do that.” County Regional Vocational School District Board of Health, Water Commission and Nomination papers will be available at the (which oversees Bay Path in Charlton), two party held by the Common Committee, two seats on the Board town clerk’s office starting Friday, Feb. 13, terms on the School Committee and three Highway Department on of Library Trustees, terms on the Housing and must be submitted to the registrar of vot- terms on the Board of Library Trustees. Christmas Eve. Authority and Planning Board and four seats ers for certification by Tuesday, March 24 The last day to file nomination papers at on the Quaboag Regional School Committee with at least 40 signatures. The last day to file the town clerk’s office is Monday, March 16. (two each for Warren and West Brookfield). nomination papers with the town clerk or the The last day to register to vote in the election The West Brookfield seats on the school superintendent of schools (for seats on the or at Town Meeting is Tuesday, April 14. THE STATS board are held by Leane M. Pierce and John School Committee) is Tuesday, April 7, while AGE Dolan, while the Warren seats are held by the last day to object or withdraw is Daniel Korzec and Donna Goudreau. Thursday, April 9. The deadline to register to BROOKFIELD Nadon said Monday, Jan. 19 he would seek vote in the election or at the Town Meeting is The election schedule for Brookfield was Town 25-44 (%) a third term on the Board of Selectmen. Friday, April 17. not available from Town Clerk Linda Lincoln Auburn 28.6 “I enjoy helping the town out as much as I In East Brookfield, Chairman Leo Fayard’s before press time, but among the races to be Brimfield 28.9 can,” he said. “I try to do a lot of community- seat on the Board of Selectmen will be on the decided on the first Monday in May will be Brookfield 29.2 minded things. I enjoy doing it. I think I can ballot. He did not immediately return a mes- Ronald Dackson’s seat on the Board of Charlton 34.4 be a benefit to the town.” sage left at his home Monday,Jan. 19 asking if Selectmen. Douglas 36.4 Among Nadon’s priorities is working on he would seek re-election. Reached Sunday, Jan. 18, Dackson said he Dudley 29.9 next year’s budget and preventing town Also to be decided will be one term each on has not decided whether he would seek a sec- Holland 33.1 employees from being laid off. the Board of Assessors, Cemetery ond three-year term, and did not indicate Leicester 30.0 Nomination papers for municipal positions Commission, Conservation Commission, when he would make a decision. Northbridge 31.3 must be submitted to the registrar of voters Finance Committee, Board of Health and Oxford 32.4 no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The Planning Board, along with two terms each Southbridge 30.3 deadline for filing withdrawals from or objec- on the Council on Aging and Board of LEICESTER Spencer 29.9 tions to nominations is 5 p.m. Thursday,April Library Trustees. Leicester, with the earliest Annual Town Sturbridge 29.5 2. The last day to register to vote for the Nomination papers will be available start- Election date of April 6, kicked off election Uxbridge 35.1 Annual Town Election and the May 12 ing Monday, Feb. 9, and must be returned to season Jan. 5, the first day nomination Wales 32.2 Annual Town Meeting is Wednesday,April 15. the registrar of voters by Monday, March 23. papers were available at the town clerk’s Webster 30.6 Meanwhile, nomination papers for the The last day to file with the town clerk is office. At least 40 certified signatures are * Information as of 2000 U.S. Census School Committee seats will be available at April 6, with the last day to withdraw 48 required on nomination forms. the superintendent’s office in the Shepard hours later. The last day to register to vote in On the ballot this year will be terms on the Municipal Building in Warren. For more the election and at Town Meeting is Board of Assessors, Board of Health, School details, call (413) 436-9256. Wednesday, April 22. Committee, and Moose Hill Water Finally,Spencer and East Brookfield voters SUNRISE/SUNSET Commission; two terms each on the Board of will decide three seats on the School Selectmen (the seats now held by Antanavica Saturday, Jan. 24 7:08 a.m. 4:53 p.m. SPENCER AND EAST BROOKFIELD Committee: two three-year posts for Spencer and Chairman Douglas Belanger), Planning Sunday, Jan. 25 7:07 a.m. 4:54 p.m. (currently held by Gary Herl and Brian Gobi) The Annual Town Elections for Spencer Board, Public Library Board of Trustees and Monday, Jan. 26 7:07 a.m. 4:55 p.m. and one three-year seat for East Brookfield and East Brookfield will again be held on the Housing Authority. Tuesday, Jan. 27 7:06 a.m. 4:57 p.m. (now held by Charles Fahey Sr.). Nomination same day: Tuesday,May 12. Spencer’s Annual Nomination papers must be submitted to Wednesday, Jan. 28 7:05 a.m. 4:58 p.m. papers will be available at the superinten- Town Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, the registrar of voters for certification of sig- Thursday, Jan. 29 7:04 a.m. 4:59 p.m. dent’s office, 302 Main St., Spencer. For more May 7, with East Brookfield’s to be held six natures no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 17. The last Friday, Jan. 30 7:03 a.m. 5:01 p.m. information, call (508) 885-8500. days later. day to object or withdraw from the ballot is On Spencer’s election ballot will be one March 4, while the last day to register to vote three-year term each on the Board of NORTH BROOKFIELD for the Annual Town Election is March 17. Selectmen (held by Peter Durant), Board of Pre-election campaign finance reports are REAL ESTATE Assessors (Donald Clough), Water Voters in North Brookfield will head to the due March 30, while post-election reports are Commission (Robert “Bo” Fritze Jr.), Parks polls May 4 for that community’s Annual due May 6. and Recreation Commission (Anthony Bove Town Election, with the Annual Town TRANSACTIONS Jr.), Board of Library Trustees (Lynn Meeting four nights later. David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, Dobson), Board of Health (Lynda Laine) and Selectmen Chairman James Foyle said or by e-mail at [email protected]. EAST BROOKFIELD Sewer Commission (Francis White). Also on Monday,Jan. 19 he is “pretty much right now $43,000, 118 Prospect St., Perley E. Whitcomb, Brenda L. Dupsha and Estate of Shirley Harper to Raymond O. Barnes Vendors sought for Great Tomato Plant Giveaway Jr. and Rae Anne Barnes. CRANE $1, 495 West Sturbridge Road, Michael L. McLaughlin and Marilyn R. McLaughlin STURBRIDGE — What better way to celebrate the ery stock, watering supplies and timely information to SERVICE to Marilyn R. McLaughlin. growing of local foods than with The Great Tomato Plant help the home gardener. Children’s events will highlight Giveaway and Gardeners’ Fair, scheduled for the the joy of gardening for the young. Sturbridge Town Common from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Gardeners’ Fair Committee is seeking out appli- LEICESTER Saturday, May 30? cants for available booth space. It is a great opportunity $182,500, 25 Pine Ridge Drive, Nationstar This is the latest in a yearlong series of Moveable to meet the gardening population of the area and sell Mortgage LLC to Malik S. Mohamad. Feasts events. The grassroots movement to experience plants and supplies and create new gardening connec- and embrace locally grown foods is sponsored by the tions. Applicants may own a business, have just a few Joshua Hyde Library of Sturbridge in partnership with plants they grow privately or be a nonprofit organization NORTH BROOKFIELD Old Sturbridge Village, the Charlton Public Library and that would be able to provide gardening info to the pub- 30 Ton Capacity $184,900, 37 Brookfield Road, Property the Jacob Edwards Library of Southbridge. lic. All are welcome to come together and create a unique 162' Vertical Group Inc. to Dawn Toomey. The goal of the event is to encourage the home garden- springtime open market experience. er of every level to grow their own food on their own For more information and an application form for ven- Reach land. In addition to giving away of tomato plants (one dor space, contact Ellen K. Duzak at (508) 347-2492 or www.olearywelding.com WARREN plant per household), the fair will offer a variety of [email protected]. Reasonable rates plants, seeds, tools, containers, fertilizers, compost, nurs- $2,275,000, South Street, Wm. Wright 508-476-9793 Company to West Warren Complex LLC. $220,000, 1509 Southbridge Road, Paul F. Jernberg Jr.and Anne Jernberg to John F. Feeney. BOUQUET OF CATHY’S FAMILY SALON 19 Greenville St., Spencer, MA THE WEEK WEST BROOKFIELD KIDS HAIRCUTS $5.00 Complete (Under 12) $165,000, 48 Central St., Wendy S. Little to KRISTEN PIKE, PERMS & COLOR $35.00 - HAIRCUTS $10.00 John McEnroe and Suzanne McEnroe. FOR KEEPING THE ARTS ALIVE $100, Shoreline Drive, Henry S. Parda and AT LEICESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL Price includes finest quality Estate of Stanley C. Parda to Henry S. Parda. (SEE STORY ON PAGE A1). haircare products & complete styling

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ANIMALS MORE THAN JUST ‘PART OF THE FAMILY’ BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL “It was always something we were thinking ACCCCUURRAACCYY WATCH NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER of,” she said. A spiraling economy is not stopping some The couple also owns a dog breeding busi- The Spencer New Leader is committed to pet owners from reaching into their wallets for ness in Charlton. accuracy in all its news reports. Although luxury suites, dog clothing and other items typ- As dog owners themselves, the couple under- numerous safeguards are in place to ensure ically afforded to humans. stands and strains to accommodate clients when they make extraordinary requests for accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. “I know people that have gone into enormous Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at amounts of debt [from spending money on their pets as during their stay at the hotel. One their animals],” said Carol, the owner of client asked for a picture of the human family the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Sturbridge-based The Dog House, a grooming to be placed in the dog’s room during its stay, timely manner. and breeding business on Route 131. Carol Tim Gingras said. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- spoke to a reporter on the condition her last “I honestly think the dog looked at the pic- 4140 during normal business hours. During name be withheld. ture,” he said. non-business hours, leave a message in the Some animal owners have gone even further, Another client, he said, insisted hotel staff editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will place the dog’s food in front of him, but make it according to Carole Himmer, who owns return your phone call. Brookfield-based Carole’s Grooming and wait 15 seconds before allowing him to eat it. Boarding. One of her clients took out a second “He would not move until command,” Tim mortgage on her home to pay for her animal’s Gingras said. care. One seemingly obvious reason drives Gingras said he has not refused any requests owners to spend so much money on their pets. from his clients. PUBLIC MEETINGS “They are part of the family,” Himmer said. Some might say the dogs are living better Those charges are just a portion of what than some humans. Rooms also sport lights, Note: Public meetings are subject to owners dish out for their animals annually. windows, beds and the hallways are lined with change. Check with local Town Halls to see Americans spend $41 billion each year on the photos of dogs. if a meeting will still be held. pets, according to an August 2007 edition of Why the luxuries? Business Week. That figure is double what “Who wouldn’t want to do that?” Barb BROOKFIELD owners spent on their pets a decade ago. Gingras said. Tuesday, Jan. 27 According an online report from KGO-TV in While the luxurious setting might be consid- Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Hall San Francisco, pet owners spent $8.5 billion in ered too much for an animal, Barb Gingras 2005 on pet products, far more than the $6.2 bil- said she has not heard from any naysayers of EAST BROOKFIELD lion parents spent on baby care products. the business. Monday, Jan. 26 The lengths to which owners will go for their Ryan Grannan-Doll photo If Modern Tails, an online business that sells Board of Assessors, 6:30 p.m., Memorial dog clothing, is any indication, owners will pets now have a new standard to be compared Barkwood Inn Guest Relations representative Kayla Town Complex part with money for their pets for more than to, courtesy of the Barkwood Inn, a luxury dog Desroches plays with Captain Morgan, an American Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Memorial and cat boarding facility that straddles the Eskimo dog, at the facility last week. just brief kennel stays. The Web site offers a Town Complex Oxford-Charlton border on Route 20. dog jumpsuit for $39.95. Puppystairs.com even Historical Commission, 7:15 p.m., The facility is an animal hotel of sorts that sells steps that allow dog to easily climb up Hodgkins Building opened in October, with accommodations com- their pet from a remote location via the onto house furniture. parable to those that might be afforded guests Internet. That feature costs $5 per day if it is Tim and Barb Gingras plan to add more Wednesday, Jan. 28 amenities to the facility.While an outdoor play at a four-star hotel. It offers grooming, day not include in the room charges, but customers Council on Aging, 3:30 p.m., Memorial already sits on the site, Barb said she wants to boarding, day camp, playgroup services and can choose from several other amenities for Town Complex training. their pets. Televisions cost $4 per day, while give the dogs a place to practice their “dog pad- dle.” Sporting epoxy floors, as opposed to concrete bottled water for an animal is $2 each. LEICESTER floors typically used at kennels, owners can The intent of the luxury and plush accom- “I would absolutely love to have a pool, a bone-shaped pool to be exact,” she said. Monday, Jan. 26 choose to place their dog or cat in their own modation at the Barkwood Inn, according to co- Board of Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Hall rooms. The “suites,” as the businesses litera- owners and Charlton couple Barb and Tim If that does not satisfy their customers, Tim Gingras said he wants to upgrade the webcam Personnel Board, 7 p.m., Meeting Room 2, ture refers to them, sport various levels of lux- Gingras, is to simulate the animal’s typical Town Hall ury. For $25 per night, dogs can enjoy a 4-foot- home environment. system to allow owners to talk to their pets over the Internet. School Committee, 7 p.m., Leicester High by-6-foot luxury suite, which includes two “We want to reduce the stress on the dog or School hours of group playtime with other canines cat,” Barb Gingras said. After all, they are not just pets. “I honestly think people and soothing music. For $45 per night, dogs can The couple started planning the new busi- NORTH BROOKFIELD stay in a 6-foot-by-8-foot room with a sky view, ness two years ago after finding many local see their pets as part of their family,” Barb Gingras said. Tuesday, Jan. 27 which also includes four hours of group play, kennels mostly had chain link fences and con- Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Senior Center soothing music, a flat screen television and a crete floors. Not having a more soothing envi- Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., 215 webcam. Every room is outfitted with a cam- Ryan Grannan-Doll may be reached at (508) ronment to board their Maltese dog, Barb North Main St. era, which allows animal owners to monitor Gingras said, also factored into their decision. 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stonebridge- press.com. SPENCER Monday, Jan. 26 Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Memorial Town Hall Student count ends too late for the state Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Memorial Town Hall Charitable Needs Commission, 7 p.m., BROOKFIELD EYES JOINING SHERIFF’S NOTIFICATION SYSTEM Memorial Town Hall Library Board of Trustees (moved from BY DAVID DORE list. After that second count, the Guy W. Glodis’ office asked assessment based on their popu- Jan. 19), 7 p.m., Richard Sugden Library NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER residences of 85 students could Brookfield selectmen last week lation. There would be no penalty Despite a months-long effort to not be verified, so in mid- to join the Worcester Regional for towns wishing to leave at that Tuesday, Jan. 27 verify it, there will be no change November police officers were Alerting System, which would time. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., in the state’s count of the num- sent out on a door-to-door search notify local residents with a land- Brookfield selectmen did not Memorial Town Hall ber of West Brookfield students and able to find 52 of the 85 stu- based telephone if there were an decide last week whether to join, attending classes in the Quaboag dents. emergency. People with Verizon but said they were not against it. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Regional School District. The district agreed to verify local service, Charter cable Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., With Gov.Deval Patrick’s fiscal the remaining 33 students, which phone service and voice over Donations to police 2010 proposal to be presented to was completed Jan. 8. By the Internet protocol (VoIP) services The North Brookfield Police Memorial Town Hall the Legislature later this month, time the information was relayed such as Vonage would receive a Department recently received the state has set the amount to DESE School Finance call, while people who only have donations that allowed it — and WEST BROOKFIELD cities and towns must spend on Programs Administrator Roger a cellular telephone would not. It the town’s taxpayers — to save Monday, Jan. 26 their schools next year, West Hatch, Eisenthal was told it was would not leave a message on more than $1,100. Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Brookfield Selectman David too late to change the student answering machines or voice- Through his connections with Quaboag Regional School Committee, 7 Eisenthal told the Advisory count. mail systems, although it would the Central Massachusetts Law p.m., Quaboag Regional Middle/High Committee Wednesday, Jan. 14. Eisenthal and Registrar Robert call someone back if there is no Enforcement Council, Police Sgt. School That, he explained in a sepa- Spera will meet later this month answer. Ryan Daley was able to get four rate interview last week, means with Interim Superintendent of Out of 74 cities and towns eligi- global positioning system (GPS) Tuesday, Jan. 27 the district cannot make any Schools Edward Malvey and ble to sign up for the program, units for the town’s police cruis- Board of Registrars, 10 a.m., Town Hall changes to the census figures (as Brett Kustigian, who will become about 40 have signed up, repre- ers, worth about $760. Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall of Oct. 1) it gave to the superintendent next month. sentatives said. West Brookfield, Also, Sgt. Douglas Blood Board of Health, 7 p.m., Town Hall Department of Elementary and Among the issues to be discussed North Brookfield, Leicester, received a donated radar head Secondary Education. is the student census and making Charlton and Southbridge are from TMDE Corporation to Wednesday, Jan. 28 “For fiscal ’10, the issue is sure it is correct in the future. among the towns that have replace a broken older model in Board of Assessors, 9 a.m., Town Hall moot,” Eisenthal said. “I’m happy to develop a good joined, while East Brookfield has the department’s 2004 cruiser. A MassHighway Long Hill Road bridge pub- The West Brookfield Board of working relationship with Mr. expressed interest. radar head sends and receives lic hearing, 7 p.m., Town Hall Registrars received in March a Kustigian and working with him The Worcester Regional signals from a radar device. The list of 499 students the district on this issue,” Eisenthal said. Alerting System would be free donation saved the town $450, considered residents of the town. Community notification until July 2010, since a grant according to Police Chief Aram Free Estimates As of Oct. 1, the residency of 45 Brookfield could become the from the federal Department of Thomasian. students could not be verified, so latest town to sign up for the Homeland Security is funding it. 508-347-2305 town and district officials met in Worcester County Sheriff ’s If the sheriff ’s office cannot David Dore may be reached at mid-October and agreed to have Department community notifica- secure more funding, representa- (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at Closets the Board of Registrars recertify tion program. tives said, towns that joined the [email protected]. Home Offices the 499 students on the district’s Representatives from Sheriff program would be charged an Garages WELL DRILLING... THAT’S A DEEP SUBJECT. DON’T GET IN OVER YOUR HEAD. FIND AN EXPERT ON OUR EASY-TO-USE ONLINE DIRECTORY. All local. All the time. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 23, 2009 Reville: ‘Economic tsunami’ won’t derail reforms EDUCATION SECRETARY ISSUES PITCH FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS

BY ANDY LEVIN STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Despite an “economic tsunami” that has forced another $1.1 billion of government spending cuts, edu- cation reform in Massachusetts remains critical, state Secretary of Education Paul Reville told the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce last week. Reville, of Worcester, addressed the Chamber’s monthly breakfast meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. “In times like these, we need more than ever before a vision about where we are going with human capital in this society,” Reville told Chamber members. “The governor believes strongly that our infrastructure ... is not just about roads and bridges and build- ings, but that the future really depends on brainpower.” Because the Bay State is well known for its excellent institutions of higher education and an ample supply of well-educated workers, Andy Levin photos businesses have traditionally decid- Left: State Secretary of Education Paul Reville addressed the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce’s ed to locate here, according to monthly breakfast meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. Reville. Above: From left, Chamber of Commerce President Jeannie Hebert and Education Foundation Director Susan “Therefore, a critical part of Gately present Paul Reville with a box of chocolates from Eaton Farms after he completed his speech. building our infrastructure and surviving these economic times in “It’s a very sobering time and we that will include which we find ourselves will be are spending a great deal of time substantial cuts in aid to towns and expected to top $800 billion. close a cultural gap in which a fam- developing an education system thinking about how these cuts are cities. Moreover, the cuts in local While most talk about the plan ily’s socio-economic status too often that creates the human capital nec- properly apportioned,” he said. aid are expected to be even more has centered its capital projects impacts a child’s educational essary to feed a prospering econo- “The governor has advised us to not severe for fiscal 2010, which begins aspect, Reville said he would not be achievements. Universal preschool my,” he said. take the simple approach ... which July 1. surprised if the economic stimulus education, attracting high quality A major goal, Reville said, will be is to give a haircut to every account Indeed, Reville anticipates state also includes a dedicated account teachers, additional investment in to continually improve public edu- across the board. Rather, we must government spending to decrease for education services. higher education and the fostering cation so that businesses will again use this moment, this crisis, to do by about $6 billion over the next two “We’re hopeful about that and the of semi-independent education cen- be drawn to the state and help it some things that in flusher times years. governor is very much involved in ters known as “readiness schools” climb out of the worst recession in we might not have thought about “It’s a substantial retrenchment, that conversation at the federal are also considered by the adminis- decades. doing, to remove some inefficient which means we’re going to have to level,” he said. “It is nice to have tration as critical to the state’s “That is having all our kids edu- ways of doing business.” think differently and work smarter something positive to talk about on future. cated to a high level that heretofore That could include eliminating all the way across the board,” he the horizon in terms of the stimu- Reville also made a pitch for more we reserve to an elite few,” he said. previously untouchable budget said. lus package and we hope that could regionalization, noting that “That’s a huge challenge and it items that have been protected by His dire fiscal projections alleviate our burden somewhat as Maryland — a state of comparable requires a different kind of educa- political considerations or “are just notwithstanding, Reville was opti- we approach this onerous task of size — has only 24 school districts, tion system than we have had to so deeply embedded by virtue of mistic that some relief could arrive cost cutting.” while Massachusetts has 391. date.” tradition in our organizations that by late winter. Noting Patrick’s Reville also spoke briefly about “We can no longer afford the lux- Accomplishing such an objective we haven’t been able to tackle close relationship to President the Patrick administration’s ongo- ury of autonomy,” he said. with fewer financial resources in them.” Barack Obama (both are from ing education reform objectives hand will be difficult, Reville Last week, the Legislature Chicago), the education secretary midway through its first term. He Andy Levin may be reached at explained, and will certainly authorized Gov. Deval Patrick to expressed hope that Massachusetts stressed the need to transform a (508) 909-4126, or by e-mail at require a rather large dose of cre- make an additional $1.1 billion of could be a beneficiary of a federal “one-size-fits-all” public school edu- [email protected]. ativity. reductions to the fiscal 2009 budget economic stimulus plan that is cation system and the ability to Homelessness in Worcester TREE WORK BY County an increasing concern

BY ANDY LEVIN reduced by 49 percent from 1980 to 2003. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER “The first thing we have to do is recognize While unofficial statistics for the number that there is a shortage of affordable hous- of homeless in Worcester County won’t be ing,” Dubois said. “We should not denounce ORTHERNORTHERN released for another couple weeks, odds people who are poor.” would seem the situation has worsened due Dubois pointed out that homelessness to the most severe economic crisis in among veterans returning from wars in Iraq decades. and Afghanistan is also growing because of a If a recent survey that revealed the number lack of appropriate disability pay. • AFFORDABLE • REPUTABLE • LOCAL of homeless families in Boston jumped 22 percent from last year serves as an indicator, • FREE ESTIMATES • PAYMENT PLANS the findings closer to home could be substan- SHELTER INITIATIVE tially worse after Worcester-based Central Meanwhile, the state government is mov- Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) ing forward with reforms that aim to conducts its investigation at the end of this increase the supply of permanent affordable month. housing and reduce the need for shelters to Indeed, homelessness in the Bay State is a serve homeless families. The Patrick admin- problem that was growing in severity well istration announced Jan. 6 that it would file before the economic collapse of this past fall. legislation to reorganize agencies that pro- The numbers speak for themselves: vide services for the homeless in order to • Since 2006, homeless shelters in the state combine emergency shelter programs with have seen a 25 percent increase in the num- state housing resources. ber of families seeking help, according to the Key to the initiative is a proposed merger of organization End Homelessness. Department of Transitional Assistance • Rising food costs, a lack of affordable (DTA) emergency shelter services with housing, increased jobless rates and a grow- Department of Housing and Community ing number of foreclosures are key contribu- Development (DHCD) housing programs. The tors to the worsening situation, according to merger would, according to the administra- an October Associated Press report. The lat- tion, improve the efficiency of state services ter typically occurs not when a family loses by shifting the focus from shelter use to a per- its home to a bank, but rather when a multi- manent housing strategy. family home or apartment building is fore- “We have started to implement the recom- closed on and its tenants are evicted. mendations of the Massachusetts • On a typical night in Worcester County, Commission to End Homelessness to respond CMHA’s most recent estimates reveal that to a housing and homelessness crisis precipi- some 3,000 persons in families with children tated by a worsening economy,” said Lt. Gov. are living in doubled up housing situations Timothy Murray, chairman of the state’s because they have no home of their own. Interagency Council of Housing and • In Worcester County, CMHA reports that Homelessness (ICHH). “Our proposal will Many of our employees live in the towns almost 600 homeless individuals reside in reduce long term shelter use and help give affected by the ice storm. transitional housing or an emergency shelter homeless people what they really need — a on any given night. Moreover, on an ordinary permanent place of their own to call home.” You’ve seen us in your town for over 30 years, night, a total of 186 families, or 553 people in Under the terms of the proposal, a families with children are in transitional “Housing First” approach would be the major our mission is to support the residents of your housing or emergency shelters. goal of moving the DTA’s shelter programs to community with affordable service that will “The real shame is that it is women with DHCD. Prior to this, the state announced it young children who have been abandoned by would award $8 million to eight regional pilot sustain our reputation for the next 30 years. their men that represent so many of the networks across the state. The networks’ homeless,” said Uxbridge’s Art Dubois, who objective is to coordinate, integrate and We would appreciate the opportunity to serve has an extensive background in social servic- implement new services focused on securing you… our neighbor. es. “The cost to support a family, even in the permanent housing solutions for the home- Valley, is probably about $50,000 a year. What less. Please call (800) 232-6132 you are also seeing right now is that there are “This reorganization of emergency servic- other factors that are degrading the stock of es is an important step in a comprehensive Thank you, affordable housing.” restructuring of the state’s shelter and hous- Statistics support Dubois’ analysis. CMHA ing systems to ensure that we immediately reports that Massachusetts is the third least deploy the right resources to the right people Patrick Bobkowski, affordable rental state in the country. For at the right time,” said ICHH Executive Northern Crew leader 20+ Years example, in order to afford a smallish two- Director Robert Pulster. “By integrating bedroom apartment in Worcester, a renter these existing functions into one department, Resident of Holden needs to earn approximately $17 per hour, the state can directly coordinate its housing while the mean renter wage is slightly more production agenda with specific housing sup- than $11 per hour. Hypothetically, a mini- ply needs and extend the reach of subsidized mum wage earner in Worcester would need housing to extremely low-income house- to work 119 hours a week in order to afford a holds.” typical apartment. Moreover, state support for affordable Andy Levin may be reached at (508) 909-4126, housing dropped by 52 percent during the or by e-mail at [email protected]. period of 1989 to 2003; federal assistance was Friday, January 23, 2009 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 School board ponders cuts to FY10 budget

BY PATRICK SKAHILL lective bargaining pay obligations ing 1.5 miles or more away from the here,” Hicks said. ticularly at the grammar school NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER with teachers and ballooning school that ride a bus. Other options for outside funding level. SPENCER — Consolidated bus health insurance costs, which Last year, out of the 2,083 stu- include bringing bingo nights to “It may be a case where the par- routes, in-house bingo and revised Hicks said could go up “by the dou- dents bused in Spencer and East schools in the district, something ent doesn’t have the money and lunch policies are just a few ways ble digits” in the upcoming fiscal Brookfield, 1,091 lived outside of administrators say would require they don’t know what to do,” Hicks the Spencer-East Brookfield year. the 1.5-mile radius, but 892, or an amendment to school policies. said. Regional School District is looking The only bright spot on the fiscal approximately 43 percent, lived Committee members voted 6-1 to As a result of the committee’s to close gaps on a projected $1.5 mil- 2010 budget, Hicks acknowledged, within it. explore this idea further. vote, parents of students will now lion budgetary shortfall for fiscal was fuel costs, which officials are To cut costs and increase reim- “I’m not one that likes gambling be contacted by officials if their 2010. estimating will be down $180,000 bursements, Hicks said the district in schools, but desperate times call child shows up to school more than “There’s no way the towns can from this year. would investigate both changing for desperate measures,” Hicks three times without lunch money. come up with $1.5 million dollars to “This year we are facing the and compacting bus routes. said. Hicks also noted parents can, at [maintain] everything we have biggest crisis we have ever faced in Depending on how the budget “There’s some big money behind any time, contact the district office today,so something is going to have our lifetimes,” the 35-year veteran shakes out, these changes could be bingo, there really is,” School for more information about the fed- to give,” Superintendent Ralph E. of school administration said. “The implemented at soon as the 2009-10 Committee member Gary Herl said. erally funded free and reduced Hicks told School Committee mem- only thing worse was the Great school year, Hicks said. “I’m for exploring it with caution.” lunch program. bers Tuesday, Jan. 13. Depression in 1929 and the 1930s. The state also offers reimburse- The district’s lunch policy will “The parent in August may have “It’s going to be a rough year,” he We’re not there, but we are not too ments on a per-mile basis, so if the also change as a result of the cur- had that job and now in January continued. “It’s going to be a year far away from it … we’re going to district can come up with some way rent economic downturn, with they have lost that job,” Hicks said. where tears are shed.” have to be creative as we can.” to track the distance each student committee members voting unani- “I do realize that there are legiti- According to Business Perhaps one of the most contro- travels potential savings could be mously to codify certain aspects of mate reasons for why kids come to Administrator Roger Pontbriand, versial aspects of this “creativity” realized. the school’s policy on feeding stu- school without lunch money.” the preliminary fiscal 2010 budget involves a tentative proposal to cut This approach would require dents without lunch money. is anticipating a 10 percent reduc- bus routes, a move that by some computer route mapping for each While children are fed regardless Patrick Skahill may be reached at tion in local aid, combined with a estimates could trim costs by up to rider, however, something the dis- of whether they have money, Hicks (508) 909-4129, or by e-mail at 2.5 percent increase in expenses $35,000 per route. trict is yet to implement. said the district has recently [email protected]. from both towns. Currently, the state only reim- “There’s the potential here to noticed an upsurge in students Included in the expenses are col- burses the district for students liv- save some very serious money arriving with no lunch money, par- A peek into yesterday’s kitchens and cookbooks

f your mouth’s been burst, which is best determined by taking a memorable dishes for her diners. One of until a few drops of water will “spit” and watering for baked few beans on the tip of a spoon and blowing these favorites is the English Cheese Soup bounce off the surface. Spoon or pour the beans like grandma on them, when skins will burst if suffi- recipe below. mixture onto the hot griddle, using up to Iused to make, if you ciently cooked. Beans thus tested must, of 1/4 cup at a time. Brown pancakes on each just can’t seem to get the course, be thrown away. Drain beans, Directions: Melt one half cup butter. Add side, (turning only once), about 1 minute recipe down pat for Auntie throwing bean-water out of doors, not in 4 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 per side. Don’t overcook. Serve hot, with Ann’s special recipe, or sink. Scald rind of 3/4 pound fat salt pork, teaspoon pepper. Blend well and add 4 cups more melted butter, maple syrup, honey or even if you simply yearn to scrape, remove 1/4 inch slice and put in bot- milk. After thickening well add 1 1/2 jam. cook up some old fashioned tom of bean-pot. Cut through rind of pounds Old English or a yellow snappy comfort food, then perhaps remaining pork every 1/2 inch, making cuts cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire WIN DINNER FOR TWO the answer to your food fan- 1 inch deep. Put beans in pot and bury pork sauce; and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. AT THE PUBLICK HOUSE tasies are as close as a vin- TAKE in beans, leaving rind exposed. Mix 1 table- If too thick, thin to desired consistency Your tips can win you a great dinner for tage cookbook. Cookbooks spoon salt, 1 tablespoon molasses and 3 with hot milk. Serve with crumbled crisp THE two at the historic Publick House Historic of the past provide a peek tablespoons sugar; add 1 cup boiling water, bacon sprinkled over the top of soup or a Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to into yesterday’s kitchen. and pour over beans; then add enough more garnish or shredded boiled eggs. HINT be entered into a random drawing. One win- From a thick cream soup to boiling water to cover beans. Cover bean- • • • ner per month will win a fabulous dinner cornbread, the following pot, put in oven, and bake slowly six or Johnny Cakes: (First Ladies Cook Book: KAREN for two (a $60 value) at the renowned restau- recipes recall simpler times eight hours, uncovering the last hour of Favorite Recipes of All the Presidents of the rant, located on Route 131 across the town when food was real, com- TRAINOR cooking, that rind may become brown and United States,” Parents’ Magazine Press, common in historic Sturbridge. Because forting, and made from crisp. Add water as needed. Many feel sure 1965) I’m in the business of dispensing tips, not scratch. that by adding with seasonings 1/2 table- inventing them (although I can take credit • • • spoon mustard, the beans are more easily When this cookbook came out in 1965 for some), I’m counting on you readers out Boston Baked Beans: (The Boston digested. If pork mixed with lean is pre- housewives everywhere scrambled to make there to share your best helpful hints! Cooking-School Cook Book. Boston: Little, ferred, use less salt. dishes fit for a President. This recipe for Brown, 1918) The fine reputation which Boston Baked Johnny Cakes was said to be William Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip Beans have gained has been attributed to McKinley’s favorite. that has worked for you? Do you have a ques- Fannie Merritt Farmer was credited with the earthen bean-pot with small top and Ingredients: 1/3 cup granulated sugar; tion regarding household or garden matters? standardizing measures for recipes. 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SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD JUNIOR, LEICESTER MEMORIAL Tuesday, Jan. 27: Veggie pasta soup, toasted crackers, fruit, milk. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce, Thursday, Jan. 29: Deli turkey on a bulky with Monday, Jan. 26: Ham and cheese croissant, seasoned pasta, seasoned green beans, fruit cup. lettuce and tomato, bag of Doritos, cinnamon Monday, Jan. 26: No lunch served — potato smiles, glazed carrots, applesauce, milk. Alternate: salads with chicken and assorted sprinkled applesauce, milk. Alternate: chef ’s Professional Day. Alternate: chicken patty. dressings. salad. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Chicken patty on a bun, pasta Tuesday, Jan. 27: Beef stew with vegetables, Wednesday, Jan. 28: Veggie pasta soup, tacos Friday, Jan. 30: Cheeseburger or hamburger on primavera, carrots, fruit, milk. carrot or celery sticks, cornbread, strawberry with soft or hard shells, sour cream and salsa, a bun, dill pickles, oven baked fries, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Sloppy Joe or tuna on a cup and cream, milk. Alternate: grilled cheese. dilly carrots, fresh baked M&M cookie, pears or bulkie roll, veggie beef noodle soup, peanut but- Wednesday, Jan. 28: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and raisins. ter krunchie, veggie sticks, milk. cheese, corn, pudding and cream, milk. Thursday, Jan. 29: Chicken rice soup, sliced NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, Jan. 29: Spaghetti with chicken, Alternate: hamburger. turkey grinder melts, lettuce leaf and tomato fresh baked roll, green beans, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 29: Turkey and gravy, mashed Monday, Jan. 26: Buffalo chicken wraps, rice slices, seasoned broccoli, peach cobbler, fruit. pilaf, green beans, milk. Alternates: triple-deck- Friday, Jan. 30: Assorted pizza, corn, fruit, potato, peas, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, apple- Friday, Jan. 30: Cream of chicken soup with milk. sauce cake, milk. Alternate: bagel and cheese. er PBJ, Grab & Go salads. crackers, homemade slice of pizza, assorted Tuesday, Jan. 27: BBQ ribs on a roll, hash Alternates: plain or chef salad (with croutons), Friday, Jan. 30: Sal’s pizza, tossed salad, assort- cheese or veggie, seasoned broccoli, apple or peanut butter and jelly sandwich. ed chilled fruit, milk. Alternate: tuna roll. brown, buttered carrots, chocolate cake, milk. raisins. Alternates: triple-decker PBJ, Grab & Go salads. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Cheese lasagna, side WIRE VILLAGE, EB ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS LEICESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL TANTASQUA REGIONAL JUNIOR, SENIOR salad, warm rolls, cup of pears, milk. Alternates: triple-decker PBM, Grab & Go sal- Monday, Jan. 26: No lunch served — Monday, Jan. 26: Chicken tenders, rotini (plain HIGH SCHOOLS ads. or with sauce), cheese, Italian green beans, pud- Professional Day. Monday, Jan. 26: Western with egg, ham, Thursday, Jan. 29: Cook’s choice, peaches, ding and cream, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Hot dog on a bun or buffalo cheese and onion on an English muffin, baby milk. Alternates: triple-decker PBM, Grab & Go Tuesday, Jan. 27: Waffles, choice of yogurt, chicken wrap, oven baked fries, corn, fruit, milk. cakes, peaches, juice, milk. Alternate: nuggets, salads. hash brown, fruit and juice, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Spaghetti with meat brown rice, whole wheat breadstick. Friday, Jan. 30: Chicken nuggets with dipping Wednesday, Jan. 28: Turkey roll up, baked sauce, steamed broccoli, fresh baked roll, fruit, Tuesday, Jan. 27: Half day — no lunch or sauce, mashed potatoes, cup of applesauce, milk. chips, pickles, frosted cake, milk. milk. breakfast served. Alternates: triple-decker PBJ, Grab & Go salads. Thursday, Jan. 29: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and Thursday, Jan. 29: Assorted pizza, green Wednesday, Jan. 28: Chicken fajita, Spanish cheese, corn, applesauce, milk. beans, fruit, milk. rice, carrots, frosted mocha cake, fruit, juice, Friday, Jan. 30: Sal’s pizza, tossed salad, assort- Friday, Jan. 30: Popcorn chicken or BBQ rib milk. Alternate: chicken patty on a roll, pasta NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ed chilled fruit, milk. sandwich, cream of broccoli or manager’s salad. choice soup, oyster crackers, veggie sticks, fruit, Alternate: cereal. Monday, Jan. 26: Chicken wrap, flavored rice, Thursday, Jan. 29: BBQ chicken, antipasto cup of applesauce, milk. Alternate: Grab & Go milk. pasta salad, peas, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, Alternate: peanut butter and jelly sandwich. muffin lunch. QUABOAG REGIONAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL whip, fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: cook’s choice. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Toasted cheese sandwich, Friday, Jan. 30: Meatball grinder on a fresh roll tomato soup with crackers, cup of fruit, milk. BREAKFAST LAKE STREET, MAPLE STREET SCHOOLS with Mozzarella cheese, oven fries, green beans, Alternate: Grab & Go cereal. Monday, Jan. 26: Choice of breakfast cereal or fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: nuggets, white rice, Wednesday, Jan. 28: Warm bagels, cream Monday, Jan. 26: No lunch served — scrambled eggs and wheat toast with butter, whole wheat breadstick. cheese or jelly, sausage patty, cup of applesauce, Professional Day. fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, assorted milk. juice, milk. Alternate: Grab & Go Goldfish Tuesday, Jan. 27: Deli turkey grinder or tuna Tuesday, Jan. 27: Pierre sausage biscuit with lunch. roll, low-fat chips, veggie sticks, fruit, milk. maple flavored syrup, fruit or 100 percent fruit BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Thursday, Jan. 29: Cook’s choice, fresh apples, juice, assorted milk. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Spaghetti with meat Monday, Jan. 26: French toast sticks, sausage, milk. Alternate: peanut butter and Fluff. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Choice of breakfast cereal sauce, fresh baked roll, steamed broccoli, tater tots, peaches and cream, milk. Friday, Jan. 30: Hot dog on a roll, school baked or breakfast pizza bagel, fruit or 100 percent raisins, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Half day — no lunch served. beans, hash brown, cup of mixed fruit, milk. fruit juice, assorted milk. Thursday, Jan. 29: Tacos with toppings, corn, Wednesday, Jan. 28: Toasted cheese sandwich Alternate: Grab & Go pretzel lunch. Thursday, Jan. 29: Toasted buttered English fruit, Jell-O, milk. on wheat or white, creamy tomato soup, saltine Friday, Jan. 30: Cheese pizza, tossed salad, muffin with strawberry jam, Danimals yogurt, fruit, milk. fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, assorted milk. Alternate: peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Friday, Jan. 30: Choice of breakfast cereal or toasted English muffin with strawberry jam, sunflower seeds, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, Brewer speaks to pupils in East Brookfield LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL assorted milk. LUNCH Monday, Jan. 26: Steakburger, mashed potato Monday, Jan. 26: Chili bean soup with wheat and gravy, peas and carrots, wheat roll, assorted crackers, nacho chip baskets with taco meat, chilled fruit, milk. cheese and salsa or chicken tenders with sauces, Tuesday, Jan. 27: Spaghetti and sauce (meat sweet and sour, BBQ and honey mustard, sea- sauce or plain), cheese, garlic bread, Italian soned rice, fruit, cinnamon applesauce. green beans, pudding and cream, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Soup du jour, baked chicken Wednesday, Jan. 28: Two breadsticks with quesadillas or meatball grinders with shredded pizza sauce, Caesar salad, chocolate chip cookie, cheese, seasoned fried rice with scallions, sea- milk. soned broccoli, apples or fruit cup. Thursday, Jan. 29: Turkey and gravy, mashed Wednesday, Jan. 28: Oriental chicken soup, potato, peas, cranberry sauce, bread, applesauce deluxe cheeseburger on a roll, assorted toppings cake, milk. bar, oven fries or popcorn chicken over spaghet- Friday, Jan. 30: Stuffed crust pizza, garden ti with Oriental sauce, green beans, mixed fruit salad or vegetable, peaches, milk. with cherry dessert. Thursday, Jan. 29: Soup du jour, crispy chicken LEICESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL tender wraps with ranch dressing, shredded let- tuce and shredded cheddar cheese, seasoned Monday, Jan. 26: Steakburger, mashed potato green beans, tater tot potatoes, choc chip muffin, and gravy, peas and carrots, wheat roll, assorted fruit, raisins. chilled fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 30: Soup du jour, homemade slice Tuesday, Jan. 27: Spaghetti and sauce (meat of pizza, assorted cheese, pepperoni, sausage or sauce or plain), cheese, garlic bread, Italian veggie, tossed garden salad with dressing, green beans, pudding and cream, milk. chocolate pudding, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Two breadsticks with pizza sauce, Caesar salad, chocolate chip cookie, milk. WARREN/WEST BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Thursday, Jan. 29: Turkey and gravy, mashed SCHOOLS potato, peas, cranberry sauce, bread, applesauce cake, milk. Friday, Jan. 30: Papa Gino’s pizza, garden salad Monday, Jan. 26: Garden veggie soup with or vegetable, peaches, milk. crackers, teriyaki chicken strips with seasoned rice, baby carrots with ranch dressing, assorted fruit juice or raisins. Courtesy photo State Sen. Stephen Brewer speaks to, from left, Brianna Letourneau, Sabrina Petruzzi and Patrick Morgan, fourth-graders at East Brookfield Elementary School.

EAST BROOKFIELD — On Friday, Jan. 9, state Sen. Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) took time out of his busy schedule to visit with the fourth-grade pupils at East Brookfield Elementary School. Brewer spent a good portion of his visit answering questions that the students had prepared. The questions ranged from “How long have you been a senator?” to “What is your favorite part of the job?” to “Why do taxes sometimes increase while service decrease?” Brewer happily answered all the pupils’ questions, and also shared with them some local history and facts about their town. He ended his visit by encouraging the pupils to be safe, study hard and follow their dreams. Friday, January 23, 2009 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 CLASSROOM CORNER Local schools bracing for cut to aid

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL $200,000 on costs by the end of this STAFF WRITER OV S WARNING HAS DISTRICTS FEARING IMPACT year. Boss said his school system Area school officials are bracing G ’ has frozen supplies spending. Hicks for possible cuts to the educational froze his district’s budget in aid doled out to districts through- would only add to the nearly $1 bil- said. “We’re going to do serious September, and said he would only out the state. lion Patrick axed last year. harm to public education.” shell out cash for emergency items. “It is going to have a significant Local school systems have a lot of A budget gap of the Oxford Public Schools “We have cut as far as we can impact,” said Auburn Schools funding to lose. The Dudley- “magnitude we face will Superintendent Ernest Boss struck cut,” he said. Superintendent Maryellen Charlton Regional School District a different chord, saying he did not Regardless of those steps, several Brunelle. receives $24 million in school aid, require tough choices want speculate on any effect cuts items become top priority for avoid- Gov. Deval Patrick has warned while Auburn receives $5 million. A that impact individu- would have on his schools. ing the budget ax if it comes down, that the state might have to make little more than $9 million goes to als, families and “I don’t have any hypothetical sit- the officials said. Durgin said one more budget cuts, up to $1 billion, Oxford and Webster public schools. uations here,” he said. “They may priority is to maintain the same with local aid — Chapter 70 funding Dudley Public Schools receive no businesses across the leave education alone. The last amount of money for heating the — possibly on the chopping block. funding, according to the state Commonwealth,... thing people need to do is panic.” school, while Brunelle said avoid- Patrick has filed a bill requesting Department of Revenue (DOR), At least one local superintendent, ing staff layoffs is her top priority expanded power to make those cuts, while the Spencer-East Brookfield It’s necessary for us to Daniel Durgin, who runs the along with programs. according to a press release from Regional School District receives have everything on the Tantasqua Regional School “What things can we do that will his office. more than $14 million. table when making District, remains optimistic at the have the least negative impact on “A budget gap of the magnitude Auburn’s schools, Brunelle said, chances of avoiding any major cuts. students?” Brunelle wondered. we face will require tough choices are bracing for any cuts, despite not these decisions. Minor cuts, he said, are still possi- As an administrator for 35 years, that impact individuals, families knowing any definitive numbers ble. Hicks did not forget the most and businesses across the from the state. Towns will likely “I’m still hopeful that we are not important part of his job. Gov. Deval Patrickr on possible Commonwealth,” Patrick said. “It’s have clearer information by the end ” looking at major cuts this year,” he “Education is important to the necessary for us to have everything of January, she said. budget cuts. said. future of America,” he said. on the table when making these “Times are going to be extremely Schools are taking several steps decisions.” tight … [and it] certainly would to prepare themselves for the cuts, Ryan Grannan-Doll may be Speaker of the House Salvatore have an impact on students and Superintendent Ralph Hicks said if officials said. Tantasqua’s district reached at (508) 909-4050, or at DiMasi (D-Boston) has warned classrooms,” she said. he lost $1.6 million in local aid, he is saving approximately $20,000 [email protected]. local aid could be cut by up to 10 Believing the cuts will happen, might have to lay off 25-30 teachers. each month from an energy savings percent. Any more midyear cuts Spencer-East Brookfield “The fear is almost a reality,” he plan, Durgin said. He hopes to save

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VIEWPOINTOPINION AND COMMENTARY FROM SPENCER, LEICESTER AND THE BROOKFIELDS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDITORIAL Opting out of Legasey: Spencer Hearts for Heat efforts moving forward the opt-out Thanks to our To the Editor: among the residents in town to be high this Hearts for Heat is a community-based winter, Bayberry Bowling has offered to charitable organization dedicated to provid- sponsor a Bowl-a-thon to help Hearts for proposal readers, ing fuel to needy households who would oth- Heat/Spencer Chapter help more residents. erwise go without heat in the winter The event will take place on Tuesday,Feb. 10 months. We raise funds through various (snow date Feb. 17). riving in Massachusetts, even advertisers events and solicit donations from residents. As promised, we have funds available now with the cost of gas relatively Since we have an all-volunteer staff and to start helping those who are cold in their “cheap” nowadays, is still very overhead expenses for these events are cov- homes. Dcostly.There are licenses, registra- t never hurts to tell someone ered by area businesses, we guarantee that Applications are available online at the tions, and insurances to you appreciate them, which is 100 percent of donations and fundraising Web site above, Town Hall or the town Web pay for, along with the ongoing costs of gas, why we take the time today to dollars go directly to meeting the needs of site, the Richard Sugden Library, Hillside people in desperate need of our help. Baptist Church or by calling (508) 885-9454. tires, oil, windshield Ithrow a “Thank You” toward As the Spencer chapter president and “All this is good,” you may be thinking, wiper fluid, antifreeze, our readers and advertisers. member of a seven-person board, we are “so how can I help?” batteries, etc. happy to announce that a chapter of Hearts Pastor Ralph DiChiara from Hillside But driving in It’s no secret that the newspaper Massachusetts should NOT industry is floundering. We’d be for Heat has begun in Spencer. Our first Baptist Church has joined our team as a appeal sponsored by Cormier Jewelers, who sponsor for our efforts here in Spencer. have to cost us an arm and a lying if we say our company has covered all the administrative costs of copy- Would you consider placing the information leg. Or a kidney, eyeball, been immune to the challenges of ing and mailing of an informational and about the Bowl-a-thon in your newsletter or heart, lung or liver. By “have to,” I mean it these trying economic times. We request for donation letter to residents in bulletin and/or arranging for a team to AS YOU Spencer sent in June, was successful. Our come bowl representing your business, ought not to cost us these things without our earnest, have not. goal with this mailing was to raise $2,500. church or club? Call me at (508) 885-9454 if LIKE IT considered consent. What we have tried to do to the best This accomplishment will be matched by you have any questions, want to register Organ donation is certain- our area board of Hearts for Heat in your team or send a donation. Thank you for of our ability, however, is remain ly something to be consid- Princeton (www.heartsforheat.org). your kind consideration. MARK ASHTON local and continue to deliver the best ered. For people in need of Our second goal was to raise $3,000 at a new or spare body parts, it coverage of our towns. The number Friends and Family event on Aug. 16, 2008 at SHARON LEGASEY offers hope — sometimes the only real possibil- of employees gets smaller. The cost the American Legion Post in Spencer. SPENCER HEARTS FOR HEAT ity of a future. As someone who is the recipient of things like newsprint and other Again, we were successful, having almost of a clean artery from my own leg for the pur- met that goal. poses of bypassing a couple of clogged arteries necessities goes up. The way folks Because we anticipate the need for heat consume their news changes. The around my heart, I understand and appreciate both the promise and the practice of replacing amount of money advertisers have old and worn body parts with better equip- to spend is finite. Cooke: Local legislators must say ‘no’ to gas tax increase ment. A lot has changed since this news- But I was given the opportunity of undergo- ing that procedure, had to sign papers author- paper started so may years ago (were To the Editor: or south on I-93 in Quincy. izing it, and weighed the options before opting any of you around in 1872?). In many Now that Boston metro commuters might Although folks are struggling in these in favor of losing one leg artery for the sake of ways, it has been for the better; in have to pay higher tolls to cover the costs of tough economic times and the only break my heart. And life. the “Big Dig” highway project, a number of has been lower gas prices, the Boston politi- At present, Massachusetts drivers have the some ways, not so much. option of donating various organs to the hopes What hasn’t changed is our com- Boston politicians, like House Speaker cians don’t want the users of the Central Salvatore DiMasi, want all of us in the Artery to pay the price. Residents of Central and dreams of people in need of such parts. It’s mitment to the reader to keep them Commonwealth to shoulder the burden by Massachusetts have been paying long called the “opt-in” program whereby drivers, at informed and to our advertisers to paying more in gas taxes. enough for a project that only benefits license renewal time, can say “yea” or “nay” to You didn’t hear folks like DiMasi object- Boston. Now more than ever, Central the notion of donating their useful body parts give them a reliable and well-read when they no longer need them. Generally that ing when tolls were raised on the MassPike Massachusetts legislators, both Democrat means in the event of a tragic traffic accident newspaper that assures their busi- such that Western and Central and Republican, need to stick together and involving the donor. ness will be seen. Massachusetts residents traveling to Boston say no to any gas tax increase. There have been many cases in which other- contributed to the Big Dig costs. DiMasi did- It may have gotten harder to do wise healthy donors have been killed in auto that over the years, but the biggest n’t mind Boston area residents being spared JAMES COOKE accidents only to provide someone in need of a from higher tolls. You also don’t hear ally we have is you — the reader. And BROOKFIELD liver or lung with a whole new life. A case has DiMasi and company supporting tollbooths sometimes been made that the organ donor you, the advertiser. In short, our on Route 93 near the New Hampshire border actually lives on in the body of the organ recip- biggest ally is that this newspaper, ient (especially if the heart is involved). These and our sister daily and weeklies, are heartwarming and insightful stories, as are local, local, local. Oh, we offer worth sharing as the body parts in question. Perron: State legislators right to reject 5.5 percent pay But the key to these successes is thoughtful, some items from outside Spencer, To the Editor: mental department workers were laid off perhaps prayerful, actions on the part of the donor. We know there are more people in need Leicester, the Brookfields and Gov. Deval Patrick is preparing to cut this past week. of parts than spare parts currently being Warren. But the bread, butter and another $1 billion from the state budget This pay raise adds insult to injury to the offered. But that, to put it bluntly, is life! because of the sharp decline in state rev- homeless, the unemployed and all who are dessert of this and all our newspa- One driver’s willingness to share organs enues. At the same time, because of a con- suffering because of our poor economy. pers are local people, local business- upon his demise can be a wonderful thing. If all stitutional amendment our legislators will I hope that voters will remember the legis- es and local news. the parts that CAN be harvested are salvage- receive a 5.5 percent increase in their lators who accept this raise when they come able and preserved in timely fashion, one Other news outlets will compete salaries, costing the state at least $664,000. up for re-election. donor can help a multitude of people in need. for your attention — and that’s a It doesn’t matter that the increase wasn’t All men are created equal, some a little But please take note: SOMEONE must die for voted by them in the middle of the night; the more than others. these exchanges to take place. Every life saved good thing. It’s great to have more damage to local aid to cities and towns will than one source of news. This par- or improved by organ donation incurs at least hurt as much. EVA E. PERRON one death somewhere else in the donation How many jobs could be created with this ticular news vehicle, the Spencer EAST BROOKFIELD ecosystem. New Leader, thanks you for your huge amount of money, especially since 100 The current “opt-in” system of donation may attention. And we ask you to keep be imperfect, but it’s right, ethical, and, we hope, impartially administered. We certainly story ideas coming, keep the sugges- hope that the “plug” on a potential donor is tions flowing. Call us with compli- Thomasian: Thanks to all who helped with Toys for Joy never “pulled” too quickly in favor of a poten- ments. Call us with criticisms. We tial donee. We trust the system at present to bal- To the Editor: Mr. and Mrs. James Metcalf ance the wishes of would-be donors judiciously humbly ask you to keep reading, too. The North Brookfield Police Association’s Robert Gobi against the needs of real donees. Because we will not stop writing for Toys for Joy program would like to thank Francis Dowgielewicz Rep. Todd Smola (R-Palmer) recently you. the following for their contributions this Mr. and Mrs. John Monahan announced his intentions to push for a bill that year: Leslie Burton would switch organ donation to an “opt-out” Mary Doros Lamoureux Ford system in Massachusetts. In other words, all 1872-2007 Kathleen Nicole and Teresa Moran Nancy Nykiel drivers would become potential donors auto- Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Thayer Kim Longe matically — unless they specifically request Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morrissette Still Hart’s Cafe exclusion from the program. Marty Leach III Brooks Pond Conservation His goals may be commendable — to signifi- Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Truhel North Brookfield Savings Bank employees cantly increase the pool of potential donors Mr. and Mrs. Kent Forsberg Julie Broman and donations, but his solution is neither just Annette Perkins NBHS Student Council nor judicious. Especially as this plan comes on Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thibeault Mrs. Capite’s Psychology class the heels of a recent announcement that the 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Lions Club We were able to assist 40 families with state will no longer remind drivers when their Telephone (800) 367-9898 Dupre Recycling gifts and food. During these economic times licenses need renewal (a cost-saving measure Fax (508) 764-8015 Robert O’Neill the number of North Brookfield families that will inevitably cost more than it saves!), an www.spencernewleader.com Sybil Sandman needing assistance increased, and so did the “opt-out” plan would amount to mandatory Ruth Converse generosity of the area businesses and resi- organ donation for many — if not most — Bay FRANK G. Mr. and Mrs. William Welch dents. State drivers. WALTER C. Skip McCauley The contributions of many helped make The only opt-in option involving CHILINSKI Massachusetts driver’s licenses should be BIRD JR. Trevor Bruso the holidays brighter for our residents. PRESIDENT AND Mr. and Mrs. Richard Willard renewal of the license itself. (“Please renew my PUBLISHER WEEKLY EDITOR license until I tell you I no longer need or want Mr. and Mrs. Richard Donnelly ARAM THOMASIAN JR. AT-LARGE Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leach Jr. it. Thank you!”) Making organ donations a CHIEF OF POLICE “given” is nothing but trickery, sleight of hand DAVID F. D ORE Thelma Quigley Peloquin Family NORTH BROOKFIELD (or heart or liver) and unethical. EDITOR, SPENCER NEW LEADER It also smacks of a desire to “harvest” organs for the benefit of the medical establishment at the cost of the donor pool, which would sud- denly be filled with a host of unwitting, fre- Lavallees: The holiday spirit is ‘alive and well in Spencer’ quently unwilling, participants. LOCAL NEWS, ONLINE That donor pool may now be sadly low, but To the Editor: we were without power for several hours. tricking, troubling, and inconveniencing peo- The residents and staff of Lincoln Hill The town of Spencer should be proud of the ple into participation is not the answer. Doing a Manor would like to thank the many joy that they gave to the elderly and disabled better job of promoting organ donations is OK; Spencer groups who gave gifts and enter- in their community. The holiday spirit is sharing more stories of lives saved and tained during the Christmas holidays. The alive and well in Spencer. improved by organ donations is OK; reminding Spencer Garden Club and the First Lincoln Hill Manor is the only residential people more than once every four or six years 24/7. Congregational Church gave each of our 30 care facility giving Assisted Living Services that they can opt-into the joys of organ dona- residents wrapped gifts. The Girl Scouts, to the Elderly in Spencer, Brookfield, East tions is OK. Automatically shuffling them into Boy Scouts and St. John’s Junior Choir Brookfield, Paxton and Rutland. For more the program is not! entertained with music and games. We also information on volunteering, call (508) 885- For the record, my driver’s license lists me as AVAILABLE have had several new volunteers who visited 3338. an organ donor. MY decision — not the with individuals, gave homemade quilts and Legislature’s, medical establishment’s or any- WHEN YOU ARE. led bingo games. WILLIAM AND CAROLYN LAVALLEE, OWNERS one else’s. During the recent ice storm the Spencer All local. All the time. LINCOLN HILL MANOR TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Fire Department was very supportive when Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for SPENCER Stonebridge Press publications. Friday, January 23, 2009 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 VIEWPOINT Things I liked, didn’t like in ’08 t’s a little late to be doing you might not hear from me ever This probably shouldn’t be this far Shopping more at local stores. Revisionist history this, but we’ve barely just again. In any case, it was marriage down the list, but our honeymoon to Sattelite TV Bill Maher turned the corner to 2009, so No. 2 — the last one, thank you, to Aruba. One week completely Getting a new town manager in Oprah Ias long as we’re still in the the love of my life. Thank you to all removed from work, family and any Southbridge Dr. Phil first month, it’s still appropriate our friends and family who joined other distractions. But one week Joe the Plumber Madonna to look back at 2008. us on the special day. Thanks to was enough. It was good to be back. “Gary Unmarried” The flight home from Aruba We’ll keep it simple and limit it to Jediah and One Sweet World for pro- “The Ruins.” Now this was a good “Damages” Texting things I really liked about 2008 and viding the live musical entertain- horror movie. Not too much gore, Having to scour the Internet for a things I didn’t particularly care for. ment. but enough thrills to creep you out Wii for my wife’s birthday. EBay to The Boston Celtics winning banner Watching my son play baseball and THINGS I DIDN’T PARTICULARLY the rescue! No. 17 basketball CARE FOR: Open Meeting Law violations BIRD’S Sarah Palin My colleagues The Red Sox losing in the American Scapegoating the media “Batman: The Dark Knight” The presidential campaign League Championship Series Scapegoating Sarah Palin NEST The Red Sox making it to the John McCain The presidential campaign Charter Communications American League Championship The Relay For Life in Southbridge Barack Obama Laying off employees Series The birth and baptism of my godson Facebook The Casella hearings WALTER My 40th birthday party. Thanks My tax refund “The View” Wall Street Bailout BIRD JR. everyone for caring enough to make Lunches at the Elm Center Café Rev. Jeremiah Wright Economic collapse a big deal out of it. Facebook Sean Penn Joe the Plumber Southbridge. It’s been my hometown Bill O’Reilly “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Credit cards for a few years now, and it never dis- Tina Fey THINGS I REALLY LIKED: the Crystal Skull” appoints. “Get Smart” Tom Brady’s injury Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at My wedding. I’ll be honest. I actual- The newspaper business. Another “Wall-E” Gisele Bundchen (508) 909-4107, or by e-mail at ly thought of the Celtics’ champi- year still putting out print newspa- Gutta Alan Colmes [email protected]. onship before this (sorry,baby!). But pers is a good year, in this writer’s Britney Spears Layoffs in the newspaper industry if I didn’t put it at the top of the list, opinion. Texting

Letter, speech show similarities LETTERS TO THE EDITOR between two leaders Blais: On the Bible, belief and the dislike of liberalism

eading President Because at the end of the To the Editor: coaster ride searching for the truth, and Barack Obama’s day, any actions or inactions Another day, a different year, that my pen with the help of others I found God. open letter to his can be eloquently glossed pal, Mr. Charles Hotz, is again challenging In answer to why Christian fundamental- daughters in over and packaged nicely whoever read his letter in the Nov. 28 ists so intensely dislike liberalism. First of R Viewpoint (“When it comes to faith, doubt is all, people try to discredit and mock God. Parade magazine recently, I into a 13-minute speech or a was struck with two contra- short letter to one’s daugh- not a bad trait,” Page A8). The article shares And I assume it is for the same reason liber- dictory thoughts: that a) ters. his views and that of others that there is no als dislike fundamentalism: it is because of this was a touching letter Who, after all, could find proof that at conception is the beginning of our differences; we see each other as being by a loving father and a fault in the following part of a soul — life. deceived of what is the truth. Please do not good man, or b) this was a Obama’s loving message? “ There are several places in the Bible that misinterpret dislike. I have acquaintances proves God’s love for the soul at the time of who do not believe as I do. We still associate, very calculated publicity RISTAL … America is great not stunt. K because it is perfect but conception. The answer and proof is in the do some things together. We can agree to dis- Bible — yes, the Bible, the book that was agree. My truth today is God, through the I’d love to believe the best KLEAR because it can always be in people — I really would. made better … The unfin- written by men and women, just like the his- Words of Jesus Christ in the Bible. While I’d say that idealism is ished work of perfecting our tory and geography books that so many peo- And as for proving and disproving the a good trait to carry in our KRIS REARDON union falls to each of us. It’s ple put their confidence, trust and belief in. existence of God, I can only share with you hearts, it has to be balanced a charge we pass on to our The same Bible that convinced Christopher facts from the Bible that are apparently with a careful mix of pes- children, coming closer with Columbus that the world was round when he being discredited. Look around you, the simism in order to maintain eternally right. This nation each new generation to what set out to discover America. world, the universe — if you believe this is the appropriate realism in must continue to speak out we know America should The Bible is a book of history, the present all evolution, what else can I say except you our focus. for justice and truth. We be.” and the future; it is a book about life, sacri- will have to cry out to the same God I cried Obama wasn’t the only must always be willing to act And on a similar note, who fice and death. out to in 1985. God does not impose. He is not American president who in their defense and to could find fault with what Mr. Hotz’s article shares discontent about going to zap you and make you believe. He addressed the nation this advance the cause of peace.” Bush claims here? “I have Mr. Bush forcing his beliefs on the country. wants you to invite Him. past week. President George That, of course, was from confidence in the promise of How is Mr. Bush sharing his beliefs with the Doubt or skepticism could prove to be W. Bush spoke to the nation Bush’s farewell address. America because I know the country any different than Mr. Hotz and fatal, because we do not know the hour or in his farewell address as Two very different men, character of our people. This other liberals wanting to force what they the day of our last breath. well. And while Bush — as a two very different agendas is a nation that inspires believe are their rights? And as for the advice Mr. Hotz gives to the Republican and a president and ideologies … and yet, immigrants to risk every- There is a paragraph I will agree with, readers, to seek a larger God than the God of leaving with the lowest when things are simplified, it thing for the dream of free- that many of us are products of our parents, the Bible? Who is that God? Who is your approval rating since is sometimes not the greater dom. This is a nation where our environment and our culture. However, God? President Richard Nixon — idealism or ideology which citizens show calm in times we all have the opportunity to research and I am available for comments, discussion, and Obama are radically dif- makes the difference, really, of danger and compassion in do some soul searching for the truth, as I or just talk. ferent, it strikes me that the between Republican or the face of suffering. We see did. I was not always a conservative, a fun- Also, I would like to acknowledge Mr. sentiments they expressed Democrat, between a high or examples of America’s char- damentalist. Until 1985 I was very much into Walter Bird Jr.’s article on the wings of were remarkably similar this low approval rating, or acter all around us.” this world; God was the farthest thing from angels (“On the wings of angels comes past week. between Bush and Obama. In generalities, in sound my mind and heart. I was at a point in my hope,” Nov. 28). Hardships like cancer truly Consider Obama’s inspir- In some ways perhaps it is bites, and in brief clips of life that I cried out to God. I was given some bring people together in hope, as the Bible is ing words to his young unfair to judge these two speeches and letters, there is advice — one of them was the Bible, and I truly a book of hope and promises. daughters, Sasha and Malia: public messages against one less of a difference between had many supporters. Like Mr. Walter Bird “Sometimes we have to another. Obama’s was writ- Obama and Bush than we Jr. wrote in his article of angels and cancer. ROLAND C. BLAIS For about five to six years, I was on a roller send our young men and ten for a magazine and would like to think, on either BROOKFIELD women into war and other addressed to a specific audi- side of the political lines. dangerous situations to pro- ence: his children, though It is what goes beyond the tect our country — but when also meant to have a public simple and general which we do, I want to make sure impact. Bush’s was delivered distinguishes them and their Morin-Flannery: Citizen of the Year nominations sought that it is only for a very good on national television at the political parties. reason, that we try our best end of his presidency and As a New Year’s resolution, To the Editor: am proud to be a part of it. We hold many to settle our differences with meant to specifically address or perhaps just as good prac- The Spencer Exchange Club is looking for fundraisers throughout the year, and 100 others peacefully,and that we the American public at large. tice, it should be the job of nominations for its annual Citizen of the percent of all donations are given back to do everything possible to Yet both were simplistic Americans around the coun- Year award. The award is given to a local the community. The benefactors include keep our servicemen and messages — one aimed at try to skim past public rela- individual or group who go above and Mary, Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry, women safe. And I want children, one with the aim of tions ploys — however touch- beyond to volunteer their time to benefit Spencer Toys for Tots, East Brookfield Toys every child to understand summing up eight complicat- ing or idealistic — and ask others in the community. Past award win- for Joy, David Prouty High School that the blessings these brave ed years into 13 minutes. And for information and news ners include volunteers of the Mary, Queen Scholarship Fund, Spencer/East Brookfield Americans fight for are not in their simplicity, they articles that feature hard of the Rosary Food Pantry,Disk Fiske, Carol Children’s Warm Clothing Fund, Care Bears free — that with the great sound not identical, but questions which do not allow and Bob McPherson and local town Toys for for the Spencer Police Department, mer- privilege of being a citizen of much more alike than I’d for simplicity or generalities Tots volunteers, just to name a few. chants’ sports teams and so many more. The this nation comes great expected. in their responses. The winner will be honored this spring Spencer Exchange Club is second to none. responsibility.” There were, of course, After all, give the remark- with an awards dinner and presentation of We welcome new members at any time. 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B 508-797-9000 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 23, 2009 SPORTS Cougars remain perfect by topping Rams

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER WARREN — In a well-played defensive game between two of the top girls’ teams in the Southern Worcester County League, Quaboag was able to battle back in the fourth quarter and hand Shepherd Hill their first loss, 53-49, Jan. 19. The Cougars are now 9-0, as the Rams fall to 9-1. The highest lead for both teams in the con- test was six points. “It’s great to see all the fans here, as loud as they were,” Quaboag coach John Vayda said after the game about the packed house. “That’s what this game is supposed to be. We’ve (both) been blowing teams out. This is really special.” The Cougars began the game on a 4-0 run, but Shepherd Hill went on a 10-2 run of its own midway through the quarter. Quaboag finished the frame on a 7-2 advantage for a 13- 12 lead after one. The defense was quite good on both sides of the court, with each team being forced to take many contested outside shots. Megan Boutillette had an amazing quarter for the Rams, scoring four points and collect- ing seven rebounds. In the second quarter the Cougars were finally able to get the ball inside to the tallest player on the floor, Meaghan O’Keefe. The senior hit a lay-up and got fouled with 3:36 to Nick Ethier photos go until halftime. After her free throw, Left: Shepherd Hill’s Mary Barbale reaches in to steal the ball from Quaboag’s Olivia Jankins. Quaboag was up 22-17. O’Keefe had all 11 of Right: Ali Tyburski gets ready to head right after receiving a pick from teammate Mary Barbale. Quaboag’s Brianna Fleming defends. her points in the first half. Down three points at intermission, Vayda said, which happened in the third the teams exchanged one-possession leads fourth quarter for Quaboag, scoring six of Shepherd Hill’s Mary Barbale had an explo- quarter for this particular match. “We have a multiple times. Barbale (game-high 18 points) her 12 points in the period. sive third quarter, including scoring four three- or four-minute span. We called a time- connected on a three-point play with 4:30 to “The girls played well,” Vayda said. “We points in the first 20 seconds to give the Rams out, sat them down and said, ‘Sit down, take a play, giving the Rams a 49-47 lead. But after busted our butts. They played good defense. the lead. breather.’” the Cougars were able to tie the score, We kept them from running which is what we “Barbale was just killing us,” Vayda admit- After a Barbale 3-pointer, the Rams had Meaghan Burns hit a running floater to give wanted to do. We got back on D. Fourth quar- ted. “She took all our guards inside. She was their biggest lead of the contest, 33-27. Quaboag a 51-49 lead. ter we switched our defense up a little bit, a big difference for them.” But Quaboag was able to get out of their The Rams went cold, missing three straight extended a 3-2 zone.” Rachael Montville had four straight a little funk and make a quick run at the end of the shots, and the Cougars took advantage when The highly anticipated rematch, which later in the quarter, giving Shepherd Hill a 30- period, and Shepherd Hill was up one, 42-41, Brianna Fleming hit a deep outside jumper closes the regular season, takes place at 7 27 advantage. heading into the fourth. with less than a minute to go. p.m. Feb. 13 in Dudley. “We always have a little bit of a dead time,” The final frame was intense throughout, as Samantha McCann was a big part of the

HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Thursday, Jan. 8 Karla St. Laurent was the leading were Katie Stebbins in the 100 victory. Richardson (11 points) paced the • Southbridge 61, Quaboag 52 — The scorer for the Minutemen, netting Freestyle and the 100 Backstroke; The game was close throughout, as Lady Spartans. Southbridge boys’ basketball team 15 points. Nicole Primevera added the 200-Yard Freestyle Relay team of Bartlett took a 28-24 lead into inter- Uxbridge improved to 5-4 (3-1 SWCL were able to get by visiting Quaboag 14, and Elizabeth Colon had 10, Evan Dewey, Tiffany Weldon, Blake mission. East), while the Rams fell to 7-4 (3-1 with Jose DeLeon scoring a game- including two 3-pointers. Minchoff and Drew Fuchs; and Roy Lindsay Bond scored nine points for SWCL East). high 19 points. Victor Martinez con- Keefe Tech’s Becky Ramirez was the Cloutier in the 100 Breaststroke. the Indians, all in the first half, tributed with 17. game-high scorer with 17 points. • Bay Path 45, Monty Tech 43 — while Bryanna Poulin had eight Friday, Jan. 16 The Cougars were lead by Sean Nicole Primevera stole the ball points, all in the second. • Northbridge 54, Uxbridge 22 — The Ramsey (16 points), Ryan Plante (12) Tuesday, Jan. 13 while guarding an inbound throw Lamoureux and Jenna Spartans saw their record drop to 4- and Cody Jankins (10). • Millbury 57, Uxbridge 31 — Facing and bounced it under the basket to Simakauskas both scored 12 points 8 and they remained winless in the the undefeated and two-time defend- Elizabeth Colon, who hit a game- for the Panthers. SWCL East as they were manhan- Friday, Jan. 9 ing Central Mass. Division 2 winning shot with 1 second left to Bartlett improved to 6-5 (3-3 SWCL dled by the Northbridge Rams, 54- • Quaboag 63, Bartlett 26 — The District champs, the Lady Spartans lift the Minutemen over Monty West), while the Panthers’ record 22, at the Veteran’s Memorial. Cougars improved to a perfect 6-0 fell to the Millbury Woolies 57-31 at Tech, 45-43. was 4-4 (2-3 SWCL West). The Northies proved too much to after traveling to Webster and dis- the Veteran’s Memorial on the cam- The Bay Path girls’ basketball team • Uxbridge 40, Northbridge 34 — In a handle as they controlled the boards patching the Indians. pus of Uxbridge High School. improved to 6-1 (3-1 Colonial key SWCL East battle, the Lady and worked their inside offense. Meghan O’Keefe scored 15 points for Both teams came out sloppy in the Athletic League). Spartans controlled the lead from Uxbridge didn’t help, as they turned Quaboag, while Bryana Poulin had first quarter, and Millbury was able Primevera had a game-high 16 wire to wire as they defeated their the ball over numerous times in the nine for Bartlett. to take a 7-0 lead after the first quar- points (including one free throw longtime rivals. first half as Northbridge raced to a The Indians now have an even 4-4 ter. Uxbridge put together a nice and a 3-pointer), while Colon had Uxbridge took an early lead as they 24-9 halftime lead. Uxbridge could- record. second quarter as Lindsey nine points, including a 3-pointer, led the Rams, 15-6, at the end of the n’t muster much offense in the sec- • Bay Path 38, Hudson Catholic 36 — McQuade controlled the boards, and and Samantha Parker had eight first quarter. The Lady Spartans ond half and Northbridge contin- The visiting Minutemen girls’ team the Spartans hit their outside shots points. stretched their lead to 22-12 at the ued to control the boards and the squeaked by Hudson Catholic. to trail Millbury, 17-10, at the half. Monty Tech’s lead scorer was Katie half as senior Kate Chenevert and pace of the game and finished off Millbury showed their depth as they Haney with 15 points. sophomore Libbi Richardson paced the Spartans with a 17-6 fourth Monday, Jan. 12 controlled the third quarter with Minutemen coach Janine Lambert Uxbridge with seven and six points quarter on their way to the SWCL • Bay Path 51, Keefe Tech 45 — In a their tough defense and transition said the game was a “seesaw battle respectively. East win. very close, hotly contested game, offense. Millbury led, 38-19, heading from the very beginning.” Bay Path Northbridge got themselves back Sophomore Dan Tessier led the Minutemen were able to hold into the fourth quarter and iced the led 14-10 at the end of the first quar- into the game during the third quar- Uxbridge with nine points, includ- the lead for all four quarters. game behind the inside offense of ter, and by two (22-20) at intermis- ter as they made their run at the ing one 3-pointer. At the half Bay Path had a 27-20 Kirsten Orrell. Uxbridge was led by sion. The score was tied at 35 after Spartans behind the offense of lead. McQuade (eight points), Kate three. freshman Kerri Doldorian. The All scores in the High School Keefe Tech won fourth quarter scor- Chenevert seven points) and Ashley Rams cut the lead to 27-25 going into Notebook have been submitted by ing, 17-14, but it wasn’t enough. Ostrem (six points). Thursday, Jan. 15 the fourth quarter. The Rams got local coaches. 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BY RYAN PELLETIER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT COUGARS STAY PERFECT WITH 21-POINT VICTORY STURBRIDGE — The Quaboag Cougars pounced on the Tantasqua Warriors Friday, Jan. 16, despite a fight effort by the Warriors, and ended up with the 51-30 victory. The Cougars started off quite strong in the first quarter, both offensively and defensively, putting up 23 points and only allowing four. Quaboag senior Meaghan O’Keefe started off a 9-0 run for the Cougars with two points down low just 20 seconds into the game. A couple of minutes later, O’Keefe hit team- mate Brianna Fleming, setting her up for a deep two from the side, thus followed by O’Keefe hitting one of two free throws 30 sec- onds afterwards. The run was broken up by Tantasqua’s Kristina Lindgren going to the line and hit- ting both of her free throws for the Warriors. With 4:19 on the clock for the first, Quaboag junior Meaghan Burns was sent to the line after charging to the hoop on a fast break, and sank both shots from the stripe. Quaboag’s defense continued to show strong with under 4:00, as O’Keefe came up with a block, followed directly after by a steal courtesy of Olivia Jankins. The first quarter went to a close with the Shawn Kelley photos Cougars lighting up the scoreboard, ending Left: Tantasqua’s Olivia Brooks takes it to the basket. with two points for sophomore Samantha Above: A Quaboag player guards the ball as she looks to pass with Tantasqua watching McCann at the buzzer. closely. “It was definitely our defense,” said Quaboag head coach John Vayda. “Our In the third quarter the Cougars succeeded Quaboag, putting in another footer for two points with just 19 seconds on defense created our offense. To keep in winning back their big lead. The defense nine points. Burns hit a jumper on an open the clock. Tantasqua, a high scoring team, down to four started to prevail once again, with a mixture shot from the side with 4:54 on the clock for But the Quaboag Cougars were just too points in the first quarter is a great, great of steals and blocks, and just simply the pre- the fourth and fifth points of the quarter. much for the Warriors as the game ended effort.” vention of scoring altogether, only allowing On offense the Warriors followed this play with a final score of 50-31. Tantasqua managed to gain some leeway in another four-point quarter for the Warriors. up with a nice inside pass by Kat Muska to “We were very well prepared tonight. We the second quarter, only allowing four points Burns and sophomore Jillian Lavallee Blair, who put in the two. knew exactly what they were going to do, you on defense. closed the quarter strong with a six-point After a couple of turnovers for both teams, know,we were prepared for the Shepherd Hill Thanks to strong finishes in the key by run, a deep two off the backboard with just the Cougars’ Kayla Sokol hit a fade away on game, it’s just that we came out against a bet- Chelsea Blair and a clutch three for Jen under a minute to go by Lavallee, and a dou- the inside for two points. ter team. That’s the bottom line,” said Adams halfway through the quarter, the ble duce for Burns in the final seconds, put Tantasqua finished out the game putting Tantasqua head coach Tom Goyette. “We just Warriors managed to get the score to within the Cougars on top 41-23 and the end of the up a fight, scoring the last six points thanks couldn’t sustain it in the second half. eight points at halftime. quarter. to a pair of sophomores representing fresh “Quaboag is a very strong team, well bal- Blair, as well as Amy Chevalier, also con- “Offensively we were clicking,” Vayda said. legs on the floor. Nicole Molleur put in two anced, a lot of weapons,” he continued. tributed on the defensive end for the “We were moving the ball around really well, points from 15 feet out with 2:14 on the clock, “They played some great defense. They’re Warriors with a big block with just over two and we weren’t too happy at halftime after followed up by another two points under- one of the better defense teams we played minutes on the clock, as well as a steal by struggling in the second quarter.” The fourth neath for Amy McClelland the next posses- against this year. The bottom line is we just Chevalier as the clock wound down. went much the same as the third for sion. Molleur finished out the game with a 10- faced a better team.” Balanced attack leads Crusaders past North Brookfield

BY NICK ETHIER ness to be a special player. “I think SPORTS STAFF WRITER he can be top caliber in the area. NORTH BROOKFIELD — He’s got a supporting cast. He has Whitinsville Christian coach Jeff all the tools. I tell him every day he Bajema says he has three “real good can dominate this league.” players” on his team. They are Don Oliver’s dominance could only do DeCristofaro, Andrew Dykstra and so much, because Whitinsville Kurt Steiner. Each scored more Christian was still shooting well, than 10 points and collected five and outscored the Indians in the rebounds or more on the third, 19-17. Crusaders’ way to a 63-50 win over DeCristofaro, Dykstra, Steiner North Brookfield Tuesday, Jan. 13. and the other starters didn’t see The opening quarter set the tone much of the floor in the fourth for the entire game, as Whitinsville quarter, and North Brookfield Christian jumped out to a 15-3 lead. closed the gap. But it wasn’t nearly Their defense was very aggressive, enough, and the Crusaders leaving the Indians with no open improved to 5-2. looks. Because of the aggressive- DeCristofaro (13 points, five ness and poor shooting, North rebounds), Dykstra (11 points, eight Brookfield hit only one field goal in rebounds) and Steiner (game-high the frame. 19 points, six rebounds) were not The second quarter was another alone on the stat sheet, as slow one for the Indians, who were Whitinsville Christian got good only able to score nine points (to the bench play as well. Taylor Bajema Crusaders’ 15). North Brookfield scored 10 points, and DeVante made only five field goals in the Infantino had six points and five first half, and they trailed, 30-12. steals. “We couldn’t hit a shot, but you “We got a lot of guys a lot of min- have to tip your cap,” North utes tonight,” Jeff Bajema said. Brookfield coach Greg Sturges said. “We’ve got some guys that we’re “They played good D. They were trying to develop into bigger roles. Nick Ethier photos everywhere, hands everywhere.” Our younger guys played pretty Left: Richard Caron prepares to take a foul shot in first half action. Indians junior Josh Oliver did all well.” Right: Taylor Bajema gets some air before hitting this jump shot. he could do in the third quarter to For Sturges, he knows his team They came to play,we weren’t there rally his teammates, scoring 10 of just didn’t step up to the challenge tonight.” place,” he said. “If we can put the Oliver, North Brookfield had three his team-high 17 points, including a the Crusaders brought. And the Indians (who fell to 2-4) puzzle together we’ll have a good additional players who scored six couple of 3-pointers. “We didn’t do what we have to need to get everyone on the team team. We need things to come points (Josh Crowley, Richard “He has the desire to be there,” do,” he said. (Whitinsville working together before it’s too together.” Caron and Patrick Malone). Sturges said of his athlete’s willing- Christian) did what they had to do. late. Besides the great game from “We have pieces all over the Friday Nights at James J. Ostromecky, D.D.S. The Oliver Wight Tavern GENERAL & FAMILY DENTISTRY at Old Sturbridge Village… 48 Pleasant St. Join us for our Winter Escape Spencer, MA 01562 Prime Rib Dinner Room From Jan. 23rd thru Feb. 20th 508-885-6366 5:00pm - 8:00pm Visit our website Featuring: www.drjamesostromecky.com Tableside magic by “Bob Olsen” Costumed Staff ACCEPTING MOST INSURANCES

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SWIM TEAM SHARES PASSION FOR SPORT, SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — Some people join the Tantasqua swim team for a spe- cific purpose, while others join just to compete in an athletic event. Either way, the coed Warriors have a unique bond that separates them from other teams in the area. Evan Balderelli joined the swim team to prepare for a future life at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. The senior began swimming last season and knows that joining has helped him immensely. “I just want to be a really good swimmer for some kind of marine career,” he said. “I didn’t like it (as much) last year because it’s kind of strenuous. Swimming 3,000 to 4,000 meters a day is not fun. But I’ve been in the best shape of my life.” Senior Miah DiGregorio became a part of the swim team as a sopho- more for a much different, simpler reason. “I do field hockey in the fall, but I stroke, and butterfly) and distances. improve. It’s a really good workout.” wanted a winter sport,” she said. “I During races the natatorium is And Balderelli, who races in like it a lot.” quite loud, with Warriors chiming in freestyle and backstroke events, Nich Ethier Photos Balderelli, DiGregorio and coach loud words of encouragement for enjoys the feeling that he gets, which their teammates. no other athlete from any other sport Above left: Tantasqua students cheer on their teammates at the end of the Molly McGuire all agree that the pool. And the Warriors are very support- can feel. team is very close and tight-knit, and Above right: Tantasqua’s Miah DiGregorio catches a breath on the fly. ive and close outside the pool as well. “I definitely like going through the it shows even before anyone jumps in Below: Tantasqua’s Katy Stebbins does the butterfly to win the race. the pool. “We do dry land at least twice a water and seeing the bubbles go by,” “We usually come in (to the natato- week,” McGuire said, unless he said. “It seems like you’re going rium) and have some inspirational inclement weather prevails. Dry land faster than you are. No one can really time where our team sits together, consists of weightlifting and other say they do what I do.” maybe play a quick game,” Balderelli exercises. McGuire, who is in her third year explained. “A lot of us are really good at the Reservation, and assistant The game played before the swim friends,” DiGregorio added. “You Scott Reinhart are proud of the ath- meet with Algonquin Jan. 14 featured have a support team with you.” letes they have. the writing of three clues about one- “No one excludes anyone,” “This is a really good group this self, with teammates guessing who Balderelli said. “We have a team din- year,” McGuire said. “Everybody fits the clues. ner (before meets). We’re really gets along.” Balderelli added that it’s done to close.” And when an athlete isn’t in the actually not think about swimming DiGregorio, who participates in pool one day after school for practice, for a while, and to have a team bond- the 200-meter IM, 100-meter breast- it’s usually for a good reason. ing experience. stroke and some freestyle events, “The days I’m empty at practice is A half hour warm-up is then in the enjoys the individualism of the sport the NHS (National Honor Society) works, followed by the actual meet, best. meetings,” she added. “What more which consists of 12 races in various “I just like how you have to beat could you ask for? They’re all very strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breast- yourself,” she said. “You’re racing involved.” other people, but you’re just trying to Kemp, Forcier lead the way for Tantasqua WARRIORS FIGHT BACK IN SECOND HALF TO TOP PIONEERS

BY DAVID JOHNSON Pioneers to 10 points in the third. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Tantasqua continued to move the SOUTHBRIDGE — Seniors Dan ball well in the fourth and were able Kemp and Brandon Forcier led the to get to the free throw line, where way for the 8-1 Tantasqua boys’ bas- Forcier and Jake Gubitose sealed ketball team over the 7-2 the game. Southbridge High Pioneers After the game, Kemp said he Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Southbridge. thought the Tantasqua defense set Tantasqua came away with the 65- the tone in the second half. 58 victory. “We played tough and were able The Pioneers came out running to move the ball well, which led to early and were able to get some some open looks and some easy bas- early baskets, as Jose DeLeon hit kets,” he said. three 3-pointers and had 11 points Forcier said after the game that at the half. The Pioneers also held he forced some shots early on and Tantasqua’s offense in check; just continued to get some better Tantasqua had trouble getting the looks at the basket as the game ball down low and were forced to wore on. take some wild outside shots that “We were able to get the ball had trouble falling. inside and get some easy baskets, At the intermission the Pioneers which eventually opened some held a 23-22 lead. things up for me outside,” he said. The second half was a different story, though, as the Warriors were able to dominate the boards and seem to catch the Pioneers slow get- Shawn Kelley photos ting back on defense. This led to Top left: Southbridge’s Jose DeLeon many open shots that Forcier makes his way around Tantasqua’s Dan nailed one after another. He fin- Kemp. ished the game with 30 points. Top right: Southbridge’s Leo Ortega When Southbridge finally put a takes a shot from the corner. body on him, he was able to move Bottom left: Southbrige's Richie the ball inside, where Kemp was a Alcantara keeps his eye on the Warriors’ force. Kemp finished the night with Jake Gubitose. 15 points and countless assists. Bottom right: Tantasqua's Jake Gubitose In the meantime, the Tantasqua goes up for a shot. defense came together and held the Friday, January 23, 2009 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 13 AROUND TANTASQUA TOWNS Booths get president’s final salute

BUSH MEETS WITH 30 GOLD STAR FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY to do in his last week there, Booth recalled mingling with arms wrapped around our STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER that says a lot,” she continued. governmental dignitaries, family,” she said. “We are kept STURBRIDGE — As a last Taken by surprise, Booth such as Secretary of State in their thoughts and prayers, gesture of gratitude and con- said the invitation to the Condoleezza Rice, and the and that’s not just an empty dolences, President George W. White House, which she families of other soldiers statement, they really do Bush, in his last days in office, received only a week before killed in action. that.” honored nearly 30 Gold Star the event, came in response to “It was a great opportunity Admittedly not the most families in Washington on a letter Jack’s brother had to meet with the other families political person, Booth said Wednesday, Jan. 14. written to the president. and hear their stories,” Booth she does watch world events Among the honored guests Part of the invitation, she said. “We all had a common with a particular keenness were Jack and Debra Booth of said, indicated that families bond, a common pain, but we now. Sturbridge, bereaved parents were welcome to bring a were all joined in this tremen- “These people raise their of the late 1st Lt. Joshua memento of their fallen sol- dous sense of pride we feel for hand to serve, knowing they Loren Booth, United States dier. With the help of New our children.” may not come back. But they Marine Corps, Echo Company, England Graphics, the Booths Upon meeting the president, do because they want the bat- 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine presented Bush with a memo- to whom she and her husband tles to not be on our streets. I Regiment, 3rd Marine rial presentation of their son, were formally introduced in watch the pieces being moved Division. featuring a photo of him in his the East Room, Booth said the around in the world arena Lt. Booth was killed in Citadel uniform, as well as a meeting with Bush was emo- with that in mind,” Booth action by a sniper, in photo of him in front of the tionally fulfilling. said, keeping a maternal eye Hadithah, Iraq, on Oct. 17, Korean War memorial. “What I wanted him to know on the armed forces. 2006. He had only been The presentation also fea- was how proud Josh was to “I don’t even pretend to be deployed that September. tured Joshua’s dog tags, serve,” Booth said, explaining someone who is very political, Booth is survived by his par- Citadel pins, and a challenge that her son was of the firm I’m just a mom,” she said. ents, a sister, Melissa, his coin designed specifically in belief that fighting abroad “I am listening from a moth- widow, Erica, children Tristan his memory. prevented such fighting from er’s point of view, how [events and Grace, and two nieces and At the bottom of the presen- being necessary at home. are] going to impact the mili- nephews. tation, which will now be a Bush’s response, she said, tary over there, because they “He had a great career permanent fixture in Bush’s was comforting. are all somebody’s children,” ahead of him,” Booth’s moth- Presidential Library, reads a “He believes very strongly she continued. er Debra said of her son, a passage from a letter sent to that our children did not die in Despite the loss her family Citadel graduate, on Friday, the town of Sturbridge from vain, and that the war on ter- has endured, Booth is opti- Jan. 16, having returned home Joshua’s commanding officer, ror is an important one,” she mistic that the Iraq conflict from the Gold Star reception Capt. Matt Tracy: “Josh was a said. will eventually be resolved. just the day before. great American, and one I Booth said they also dis- “I obviously don’t want any- “Josh’s commander in chief, think, we are producing in cussed the incredible, sincere one else to die, but I want to as one of his last acts, wanted short supply. His ideas of self support her family has make sure we end this in such to meet with us and tell us how sacrifice lead to his premature received since Joshua’s death, a way that our military per- proud he was of the sacrifice death, but it was how he lived not only from their hometown sonnel leaves with a sense of that all our sons and daugh- his life — for others. Josh of Sturbridge — which dedi- accomplishment and suc- ters made,” Booth said, ensured that everyone around cated a Holland Road bridge to cess,” Booth said, adding, touched by the intimacy of the him had more than he did. His Josh in 2007, off of which he “I’m anxious for the military Courtesy photo event, as each family had the food, his time, his sleep, his used to go fishing as a young to feel, however we do this, Marine 1st Lt. Joshua Booth was memorialized in this framed col- opportunity to meet privately equipment he freely gave away boy — but from the that it was done right.” lage presented to President Bush by Booth’s family. It will hang with Bush. to make sure his Marines and Commonwealth of in the president’s library when the facility is constructed. Lt. “[Bush] considered this a the Iraqi people were taken Massachusetts and the entire Christopher Tanguay may Booth was killed by sniper fire while deployed in Iraq in October very important thing to do, care of …” nation. be reached at (508) 909-4132, or 2006. and something that he chose Prior to meeting Bush, “The Marines have their by e-mail at ctanguay@stone-

Group works to change state’s adoption laws NEWS BRIEFS

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY group for helping other families through the these issues,” Smola continued. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER process of adopting their grandchildren. Follow up to the initial dialogue, Smola BNI group to hold Wales Selectman Richard Learned is con- Learned’s cause grew stronger after he said, may include meetings with “various tinuing his mission to provide assistance to heard from a number of grandparents in his members of other state agencies that deal Visitor’s Day Jan. 27 grandparents, and other family members, own community who had also felt they had with kinds of issues.” during the process of adopting a child. been misinformed, or simply left in the dark, Smola said based on the concerns that are Now he is hearing from others sharing his when adopting younger family members. voiced to him, he is willing to pursue changes STURBRIDGE — The “Business Visionaries” experiences, possibly leading to changes in In a recent conversation with John to different departmental standards, rules BNI Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday the law. Johnson of the probation department at the and regulations, or even file a legislative ini- at the Oliver Wright Tavern in Old Sturbridge Learned became acquainted with the adop- Hampden County Hall of Justice in tiative if necessary. Village, and all businesspeople in the surround- tion process — and what he and others see as Springfield, Learned was told that adoption Learned said some of the biggest issues ing communities are invited to attend. flaws within that process — in 2005, when he advocates would be a welcomed addition to facing grandparents during the adoption The next Visitor’s Day will be on Jan. 27. Call gained custody of his granddaughter. the courtroom, but that restrictions due to process are those of basic needs; financial (774) 230-2322 or e-mail CBarber@ Over the next few years, Learned said budgets and caseloads prevented any such assistance, food stamps, fuel assistance and CountryBank.com for more information. Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales determining what type of transitional assis- measure. health care among them. people working for you because all the other tance and other resources for which he and “He was just very helpful, he gave me the “The most important thing is to get legal members carry several copies of your business his family were eligible was left solely up to whole rundown on what the process is. He advice,” he said. “Financial is important too, cards around with them. When they meet some- him. did understand my frustrations with going because sometimes it can be very expensive one who could use your products or services, There were many aspects of the process, through the whole process,” Learned said of to go through this very arduous process.” they hand that person your card and recommend during which he said, the advisement of a Johnson. He went on to say that adopted children are your services. Last year, members of BNI passed person more familiar with adoption would Since then, the Wales selectman has been automatically eligible for health care cover- more than 1 million referrals, which generated have been invaluable. in contact with local legislator state Rep. age, but that an application is mandatory to millions of dollars worth of business for each Referring to one of the most important Todd Smola (R-Palmer), who has agreed to activate it. other. facts he learned along the way, Learned said, help Learned see his mission come to “These are all things they need,” Learned “If you are given custody of any child, you fruition. said of adopting families. “And they need an are entitled to transitional services regard- “I anticipate that we’ll probably meet with- advocate in the courtroom.” less of what your income is … if you adopt a in the next week or two,” Smola said, looking Cornerstone Café to child the transitional assistance stops.” forward to a sit-down with Learned and other Christopher Tanguay may be reached at It was Learned’s battle, which is still ongo- grandparents, to hear what they have to say (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stone- offer Valentine’s lunch ing, to obtain the transitional assistance he about the current adoption process. bridgepress.com. and his family were owed that prompted him “My mission is to hear from them. They STURBRIDGE — A special Valentine’s lunch- to begin looking into forming an advocacy are the grandparents that have gone through eon will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in the Cornerstone Café at Tantasqua Regional High School, 319 Brookfield Road (Route 148). This year’s menu will feature chicken Valentino or broiled salmon fillet with citrus sauce. The entrees come with choice of roasted tomato cream soup or garden salad, dinner rolls and complimentary dessert. The price of this holiday luncheon is $7.95. The Café is open for lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays. Chef Franco Dell’Olio, Chef James Boland with Mrs. Pat Colognesi and the Culinary Arts students are looking forward to serving you and making your dining experience enjoyable. For more information, call (508) 347-9301. 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 23, 2009 Police seek operator of stolen motor vehicle

LEICESTER — Police that two men had gotten they heard the Worcester Leicester police are ask- are seeking the public’s out of the vehicle, Police Department broad- ing for the public’s help in help to identify the opera- observed the damage to casting that it had just identifying the operator tor and passenger of a the pole and the car. They taken a stolen motor vehi- and passenger of the stolen motor vehicle that then got back into the car cle report from the owner motor vehicle. Anyone hit and snapped a utility and fled the scene. Officers of the car. A search of the with information as to pole late last week. arriving at the scene area did not locate the who was operating the According to Leicester found the pole snapped vehicle. stolen vehicle can contact Police Chief James and the vehicle was gone. Later in the day, the Leicester Police Hurley, the Leicester Police were able to iden- Worcester police notified Department’s confidential Police Department dis- tify the vehicle immediate- the Leicester Police Crime Tip Hotline at (508) patch center received a ly, as the front plate was Department that the vehi- 892-7010, ext. 7. A reward is call at approximately 7:15 knocked off by the impact cle had been recovered in being offer for informa- a.m. Friday,Jan. 16 report- of the vehicle hitting the Worcester. The vehicle tion that leads to the ing a vehicle had struck a pole and it was lying in the involved in the incident arrest and conviction of pole on Sargent Street and snow at the scene. was identified by police as the suspects. two men were outside the As Leicester officers a 2000 Toyota Camry color vehicle. As officers were began checking side green registered to a Courtesy/Leicester police photo responding, they learned streets for the vehicle, Worcester resident. POLICE REPORTS

Maroon van passed caller, almost hit vehicle in oppo- 7:08 p.m.: Erratic operator, Soojians Drive. Dispersed Spencer site lane. group. ARRESTS 2:48 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Main Street. Son being 7:35 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Main Street and Jan. 8 threatened by group at school. Colonial Drive. Investigated. The arrests below were listed in each town’s 3:35 a.m.: DPW callout, Main Street. Tractor trailer 4:26 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Brooks Pond Road. 7:54 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- police department logs. People charged are inno- unit unable to make it up the hill. Vehicle over culvert, not in water, no one injured. age, Stafford Street. Report taken. cent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The 8:01 a.m.: DPW callout, McCormick Road. Two large 6:31 p.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, West Main Street. Spencer New Leader will publish dispensations limbs hanging precariously over road. Run off road by vehicle, following westbound. of cases at the request of the accused, with prop- 8:59 a.m.: Request for police, West Main Street. er documentation. Tractor trailer unit got stuck coming up hill. North Brookfield 9:38 a.m.: Recreational vehicle complaint, Mechanic Leicester Jan. 8 SPENCER Street. Will be out with a snowmobile. 5:02 a.m.: Safety hazard, South Main Street. Referred Jan. 8 9:46 a.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, Main Street. Big Jan. 8 to other agency. Anthony J. Mallett Jr., 27, 40 Maple St., Spencer. white van with tinted windows yelling at crossguard. 11:39 a.m.: Wires down, Stafford Street. Services ren- 8 a.m.: Fire alarm, North Main Street. Services ren- Warrant. 11:34 a.m.: Bylaw violation, McDonald Street. dered. dered. Justin A. Michaels, 17, 16 Maple St., Spencer. Neighbor cleared sidewalk and dumped snow. 12:13 p.m.: Hazardous condition, Stafford Street. 10:59 a.m.: Larceny/theft/shoplifting, East Brookfield Two warrants. 12:51 p.m.: Police information, Route 49. Husband’s Services rendered. Road. Report taken. Luis Montanez, 50, 19 Regeant St., Boston. window smashed by sheet of ice. 1:47 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Marshall Street. 6:28 p.m.: Complaint, New Braintree Road. Spoken to. Domestic assault and battery. 3:36 p.m.: Domestic abuse/neglect, Mechanic Street. No action required. Jan. 9 Jan. 9 Requesting officer, waiting out front. 3:46 p.m.: Hazardous condition, Marshall Street. 12:50 a.m.: Alarm, North Main Street. Building Christopher L. Field, 19, 5 West Main St., 8:36 p.m.: Animal control, Mechanic Street. Seven- Services rendered. checked and secured. Spencer. Warrant. month-old boxer missing for an hour now. 5:11 p.m.: Commercial security alarm, Parker Street. 5:05 a.m.: Disturbance, Summer Street. Peace Jan. 10 Jan. 9 Dispersed group. restored. Linda L. Laflower, 45, 20 Elm St., Spencer. 2:23 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Mechanic Street. 6:59 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Main Street. 9:45 a.m.: Alarm, Gilbert Street. False alarm. Domestic assault and battery. Drunken man was laying in the street. Services rendered. 10:04 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Barrett Road. Anthony J. Mallett Jr., 27, 40 Maple St., Spencer. 6:35 a.m.: Police information, Mechanic Street. 7:16 p.m.: Disturbance, Stafford Street. Peace restored. Investigated. Receiving stolen property over $250, unautho- Shopping carts need to be picked up. 9:57 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Paxton Street. Jan. 10 rized use of motor vehicle (subsequent offense), 7:36 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Northwest Road. Investigated. 3:10 a.m.: Alarm, North Main Street. Checked and negligent operation of motor vehicle to endan- Vehicle pulled into driveway, young man exited. Jan. 9 secured. ger, receiving stolen property less than $250, lar- 8:17 a.m.: Vandalism, Clark Road. Mailbox knocked off 7:17 a.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Main Street. 10:21 a.m.: Safety hazard, Pinecroft Avenue and ceny of property of $250 or less (two counts), stand and in yard. Services rendered. Lakeview Road. Dispatch handled. marked lanes violation, assault and battery on a 11:09 a.m.: Harassing phone calls, Bay Path Road. Ex- 7:51 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Soojians Drive. 11 a.m.: Alarm, North Main Street. False alarm. police officer, assault and battery, disorderly roommate keeps calling. Report taken. Jan. 11 person, resisting arrest, carrying or possession 12:45 p.m.: Fire alarm, Main Street. Detector in base- 7:51 a.m.: Wires down, Marshall Street. Services ren- 7:03 a.m.: Safety hazard, North Main Street. Could not of ammunition without a license. ment beeping. dered. locate. Jan. 11 1:32 p.m.: Vehicle fire, Lake Whittemore Drive. 8:51 a.m.: Erratic operator, Stafford Street and 9:35 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Bennett’s Hill. Joshua M. Sosvielle, 19, 24 Pearl St., Spencer. Vehicle fire at end of driveway. Huntoon Memorial Highway. Spoken to. Spoken to. Domestic assault and battery, intimidation of a 2:45 p.m.: DPW callout, Brooks Pond Road. Ice melted, 3:53 p.m.: Larceny, Stafford Street. Area search nega- 10:09 a.m.: Investigation, Ashley Road. Could not witness, disturbing the peace. then refroze. tive. locate. Jan. 12 4:24 p.m.: Motor vehicle lockout, Main Street. Child in 4:26 p.m.: Disturbance, South Main Street. Peace 1:28 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Oakham Road. Justin O. McHugh, 25, 17 Summit St., Spencer. motor vehicle by library. restored. Report taken. Domestic assault and battery, assault and bat- 4:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- 4:27 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Rawson Street. 4:40 p.m.: Disturbance, Mill Street. Unknown out- tery with a dangerous weapon. age, West Main Street. Motor vehicle into wall on Report taken. come. Amelia K. Schlegel, 18, 162 Oakham Road, Rawson Street, 400 block. 5:43 p.m.: Debris in road, Stafford Street and Huntoon 6:44 p.m.: Animal call, East Brookfield Road. Taken to North Brookfield. Warrant. 5:51 p.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, West Main Street. Memorial Highway. Removed hazard. family or guardian. Jan. 13 Erratic operator eastbound. 6:38 p.m.: Assist citizen, Pleasant Street. Spoken to. 10:36 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Kittredge and Sherrie L. Peterson, 22, 7 Charron St., Spencer. 6:06 p.m.: Larceny/purse snatching, Main Street. Jan. 10 Hillsville roads. Unfounded. Shoplifting by concealing merchandise, illegal Believes someone stole purse. 9:46 a.m.: Animal complaint, Bunker Hill Road. Jan. 12 possession of a Class B substance (percocet), 6:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with personal injury, Referred to other agency. 1:44 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Brooks Pond Road. illegal possession of a Class C substance Browning Pond Road. Two-car accident. 10:18 a.m.: Larceny, Main Street. Report taken. Services rendered. (klonopin), illegal possession of a Class E sub- Jan. 10 12:12 p.m.: Complaint about police, South Main Street. 11:23 a.m.: Property damage, Route 148. Arrest made stance (gabentin), illegal possession of a Class 1:08 a.m.: Domestic abuse/neglect, Elm Street. Spoken to. (no further information provided). E substance (carisoprodol), illegal possession of Disconnecting when answer the line. 1:16 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Peter Salem Road. Jan. 13 a Class C substance (suboxone). 8:27 a.m.: DPW callout, Pine Acres. Caller advising Spoken to. 8:11 a.m.: Assist citizen, Route 148 and Donovan Road. Jan. 14 road a sheet of ice, need sand. 6:01 p.m.: Domestic disturbance, Mount Pleasant Services rendered. Kristian E. Houston, 42, 35 Lake St. Extension, 10:44 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Bixby Road. Motor Avenue. Spoken to. 1:39 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Kittredge Road. Spencer. Domestic assault and battery, mali- vehicle in woods off the road, no plates on same. 6:36 and 8:16 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Main Street. Investigated. cious destruction of property of $250 or less. 11:32 a.m.: DPW callout, Wilson Street. Road icy, slid- Building checked and secured, investigated. 6:05 p.m.: Hit and run accident, North Main Street. ing through stop sign. 9:37 p.m.: Motorcycle/ATV/snowmobile complaint, Report taken. LEICESTER 2:36 p.m.: Request for police, Main Street. Caller Pleasant Street and Mayflower Road. Spoken to. 8:08 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Grove Street. Spoken to. believes motor vehicle hit his house this morning. 10:06 p.m.: Suspicious person, Rawson and Main Jan. 9 2:42 p.m.: Request for police, Cranberry Lane. Very streets. Spoken to. Justin E. Murphy, 18, 39 First St., Worcester. loud quad on lake, what can be done? 11:03 p.m.: Suspicious person, Main and Cross streets. Warrant, failure to stop for police, unlicensed 5:53 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- West Brookfield Spoken to. operation of motor vehicle, negligent operation age, Lakeshore Drive. Plow truck hit motor vehicle. Jan. 11 of motor vehicle, speeding (80-plus in a 45 mph 7:13 p.m.: Animal control, Hastings Road. Husky got Jan. 8 2:15 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Pleasant Street. zone), use of motor vehicle without authority out of electric fence. 1:17 a.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Route 9. Services Building checked and secured. (second offense), marked lanes violation, fail- 11:30 p.m.: Request for police, Ash Street. Caller rendered. 7:57 a.m.: Fraud, Brown Street. Spoken to. ure to use care in passing, failure to stop or reports vehicle slid off the road. Jan. 9 4:54 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Paxton Street. yield. Jan. 11 5:24 a.m.: Assist citizen, McCarthy Bus. Spoken to. Area search negative. Andre Dupont, 28, 10 Rodrick Ave., Beverly. 4:17 a.m.: Mutual aid, West Main Street and Route 49. 10:56 p.m.: Disturbance, East Main Street. Unfounded. 5:05 p.m.: Vandalism, Soojians Drive. Report taken. Administrative booking for Charlton police. Officer requested to assist, two vehicles off the road. Jan. 10 10:41 p.m.: Domestic disturbance, Shelter Ridge Road. Jan. 10 12:08 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- 12:16 p.m.: Safety hazard, Pine Grove Road. Unknown Report taken. Dylan T. Joyce, 26, 44 Nashoba Road, Charlton. age, Main Street. Hit something in road, ripped trans- outcome. Jan. 12 Operating under the influence of liquor, negli- mission open. 2:22 p.m.: Welfare check, Route 9. Referred to other 2:14 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Harding Street. Spoken gent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes 1:20 p.m.: Recreational vehicle complaint, Howe State agency. to. violation. Park. Speed boat at bottom of waterfall. 5:13 p.m.: 911 hang-up call, Lyon Road. Spoken to. 3:15 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Burncoat Street. Report Jan. 11 4:08 p.m.: Request for police, Pearl Street. Man, Jan. 11 taken. Vanessa Munoz, 35, 35A Shannon St., Worcester. woman fighting in apartment. 1:57 a.m.: Assist citizen, West Main Street. Services 6:16 p.m.: Suspicious person, South Main Street. Operating motor vehicle with license suspend- 4:53 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Charlton Road. Jeep rendered. Spoken to. ed (subsequent offense), operating motor vehi- off the road, appears no injuries. 8:04 a.m.: Snow ban, Shea Road. Spoken to. 6:28 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Mulberry Street. cle with registration suspended, uninsured Jan. 12 1:18 p.m.: Animal call, Juniper Street. Services ren- Investigated. motor vehicle, warrant. 1:47 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- dered. 11:25 p.m.: Fire/CO detector, Sunset Drive. Services Jan. 12 age, Brooks Pond Road. North Brookfield PD advises Jan. 12 rendered. Cristina M. Lacourse, 25, 994 Stafford St., rollover, one female occupant out of vehicle. 7:59 a.m.: 911 hang-up call, Chapman Avenue. Spoken Jan. 13 Leicester. Two warrants. 4:18 a.m.: Hit and run accident with property damage, to. 7:58 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Main and Mechanic Mark Edward Symzcak, 49, 55 Redfield Road, Howe Road. Jeep off the road. 8:07 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, West Main Street. streets. Report taken. Cherry Valley. Assault and battery domestic 7:47 a.m.: Animal control, North Spencer Road. Dog in Unknown outcome. 11:30 a.m.: School incident, South Main Street. Report abuse. road, appears possibly hit by vehicle. 8:52 p.m.: Animal call, Route 9 and Snow Road. Could taken. Jan. 13 8:04 a.m.: DPW callout, Greenville Street. Wire down not locate. 12:30 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Waite Street. Area Ashley J. Stately, 18, 41 Hastings Road, Spencer. by Kingsbury Road. Jan. 13 search negative. Person under 21 in possession of liquor (subse- 10:08 a.m.: Animal control, Ledge Avenue. Chocolate 6:47 a.m.: Fire alarm, Nipmuck Road. Call canceled. 4:52 p.m.: Trespassing, Charlton Street. Dispersed quent offense), five warrants, trespassing, dis- Lab picked up and in pound. 7:34 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Old Warren Road. group. guise to obstruct justice. 2:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, Main Street. Few Services rendered. 5:43 p.m.: Assault, Sunset Drive. Spoken to. Joshua Owen Sullivan, 20, 1504 Main St., vehicles will need to be removed. 10:03 a.m.: Alarm, East Main Street. False alarm. 7:54 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Mulberry Street. Worcester. Person under 21 in possession of 2:09 p.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, Mechanic Street. 3:32 p.m.: Motor vehicle operations complaint, Route Services rendered. liquor (subsequent offense), trespassing. Vehicles will need to be removed. 9. Spoken to. 8:15 p.m.: Erratic operator, Main Street. Spoken to. Adam Garrette Spence, 20, 30 Thompson Pond 2:16 p.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, Maple Street. 8:30 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Main Street. Road, Spencer. Person under 21 in possession of Vehicle went by with bass blaring. Investigated. liquor (subsequent offense), trespassing. 4:08 p.m.: Animal control, Charlton Road. Two loose 9:31 p.m.: Gunshots, Town Beach Road. Area search Brookfield Jan. 15 beagles in area about 40 minutes ago. negative. Jan. 8 Jenniffer A. Pelletier, 28, 113 1/2 Main St., 7:05 p.m.: Hit and run accident with property damage, 11:58 p.m.: Erratic operator, Main Street. Area search 10:40 a.m.: Assist other agency, Town Farm Road. Oxford. Warrant. Main Street. State reporting motor vehicle accident. negative. Maintain the peace. 8:49 p.m.: Domestic abuse/neglect, Summit Street. Jan. 14 Jan. 9 BROOKFIELD Woman in lobby. 8:14 a.m.: Larceny, Wesley Drive. Report taken. 11 a.m.: Assist citizen, Central Street. Domestic issue. Jan. 13 8:27 a.m.: Hit and run accident, Soojians Drive. Report Jan. 9 3:07 p.m.: Erratic operation of motor vehicle, West 11:14 a.m.: Larceny/theft from building, Main Street. taken. Judith A. Jackson, 44, North Brookfield. Main Street. Investigated. Student’s iPod stolen. 12:18 p.m.: Debris in road, Pleasant Street. Services Operating under the influence of liquor. 6:06 p.m.: Assist citizen, Molasses Hill Road. 1:01 p.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, Wall Street. Out rendered. 9:34 p.m.: Unknown person at house creating distur- with tractor trailer unit blocking entire road. 1:11 p.m.: Threats, Main Street. No action required. 1:34 p.m.: Police information, West Main Street. bance, Lakeside Avenue. Investigated. 1:19 p.m.: Suspicious person, Stafford Street. Jan. 10 3:15 and 4:01 a.m.: Residential alarm, Lake Road. Possible trash dumping in North Brookfield. Investigated. 2:20 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Post Road. Investigated. Building cleared, checked and secured. 2:40 p.m.: Hit and run accident with property damage, 3:27 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Pleasant Street. 7:08 a.m.: Commercial alarm, Post Road. Investigated. 7:30 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Webber Road. Maple Street. Hit and run vs. a school bus. Services rendered. 10:13 a.m.: 911 hang-up, Longhorn Trail. Investigated. Report taken. 6:07 p.m.: Animal control, Wall Street. Neighbor’s 4:04 p.m.: Electrical fire, South Main Street. Services 11:07 p.m.: Safety hazard, Martin Road. Roadway iced 10:58 a.m.: Alarm, Central Street. Building cleared as orange cat loose, spraying in area. rendered. 7:38 p.m.: Larceny/shoplifting, Main Street. Have per- over. safe. 5:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Main Street. Vehicle Jan. 11 1:57 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Prouty Street. son in front of store. towed. 10:48 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident/vehicle rollover, Assisted. 11:04 p.m.: Disturbance, Duggan Street. Person doing 6 p.m.: Neighbor dispute, Towtaid Street. Report Fiskdale Road. Report taken. 9:20 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Post Road. Investigated. construction on residence. taken. 8:06 p.m.: Motor vehicle blocking roadway, Quaboag Jan. 14 Jan. 14 7:54 p.m.: Domestic disturbance, Stafford Street. 3:13 a.m.: Fire (woods/grass/other), West Main Street Street. Removed. 1:19 a.m.: Residential alarm, Lake Road. Building Peace restored. Jan. 12 cleared and secured. and South Spencer Road. Transformer arcing. 9:22 p.m.: Disturbance, Stafford Street. Peace restored. 12:41 p.m.: Assist Brimfield police. 7:24 a.m.: Motor vehicle blocking roadway, Webber 8:04 a.m.: Animal control, Langevin Street. Small kit- Jan. 15 1:23 p.m.: Assist Spencer police, Conestoga Trail. Road. Removed. ten left outside all night. 8:24 a.m.: Vandalism, Washburn Street. Report taken. 1:27 p.m.: Open door, East Main Street. Building 6:42 p.m.: Suspicious motor vehicle, Hayden Avenue. 11:37 a.m.: Runaway, Pearl Street. Foster child ran 11:56 a.m.: Financial crime, Pleasant Street. Report away last night. secured. Investigated. taken. Jan. 13 1:04 p.m.: Motor vehicle complaint, Maple Street. 1:33 p.m.: Larceny, South Main Street. Report taken. Friday, January 23, 2009 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 15 Students excel in Financial Literacy Challenge BY JESSICA COMSTOCK cated on the subject. Personal finance con- recipients were Tia Allen, Stephen Baker and SPECIAL TO THE NEW LEADER cepts are invaluable to life after high school. Hagop Hagopian. Corey Brennan, Molly WARREN — Each year, the U.S. The President’s Advisory Council on Brown, Samuel Lapoint and Kyle Santos are Department of the Treasury holds a fall 2008 Financial Literacy encourages schools to members of the Personal Finance class that National Financial Literacy Challenge. reinforce significant programs in finance scored in the top 25th percentile. One ninth- More than 75,000 high school students education because they have proven to be grade student from the Computer across the country, and in Department of essential to survival when students live on Applications class, Adam Faust, also received Defense schools, partake in this challenge their own. Information about this challenge a certificate. Congratulations to Quaboag’s Courtesy photo between Nov. 3 and Dec. 12. Students com- is available on their website. Visit www.treas- very qualified recipients of this honor. Earning certificates for participating in the National plete a series of 35 questions from the chal- ury.gov/financialeducation to learn more. Financial Literacy Challenge were back row, teacher lenge website without any outside help. Out of the entire competition, some of Jessica Comstock is a senior at Quaboag Nancy Zabka and students Stephen Baker, Hagop The purpose of this challenge is to raise Quaboag’s test takers scored in the top 25th Regional Middle/High School and editor of Hagopian and Corey Brennan, and front row, Tia awareness of financial education, and to percentile, and were provided with certifi- the school newspaper, Cougar Tracks. Allen, Molly Brown and Adam Faust. Missing are inspire students and teachers to become edu- cates. From the Entrepreneurship class, the Kyle Santos and Samuel Lapoint.

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ANIMALS Charlton’s emergency response training and explore ways to plans are in place, according to house larger livestock, of which continued from page A1 Assistant Animal Control Officer there are many in Charlton. Brent Sellew, but will improve “I feel we’re going in the right Around the region, animal con- once the new animal shelter they direction,” he said. trol officials have formed a net- are building is complete. Spencer DART also wants to work of groups and agreements to “It’s not 100 percent yet. We do improve its housing capacity by respond to animals during an have a small emergency manage- using space at Camp Marshall, as emergency, such as the recent ice ment plan in place,” he said. “It’s a well as asking for more donations storm. Many rely on space donat- work in progress.” of supplies. ed from the community and pet Although not part of the offi- In Leicester, Dykas-Gonet said supplies to weather the emer- cials plans, the Barkwood Inn, a her plans “worked better than I gency. While many local agencies dog and cat luxury hotel on Route expected.” already have strategies to respond 20 on the Charlton-Oxford border, There were some glitches, she help humans during dire situa- took in animals from owners flee- said, such as situations where tions, these measures are specifi- ing their homes during the some pet owners were not pre- cally geared toward animals. December ice storm. pared for the ice storm and could Spencer’s Disaster Animal Southbridge has plans of its not find documents about their Response Team (DART), which own as well, according to Animal animal they might need during started in 2005, has a broad plan to Control Officer Kathy Shields. The response efforts. Christopher Tanguay photo help animals during an emer- town can house animals at the Shields said she and a Girl gency. The group, working with Community Center shelter and Scouts group created a DVD to Barkwood Inn Manager Jim Frissell plays with Newfoundlands Bella and Bently, who the State of Massachusetts has an arrangement to take sick inform owners of how to prepare first came to the hotel during the power outage caused by the ice storm of Dec. 11. Animal Response Team (SMART), ones to a local veterinarian. for emergencies. has arrangements to temporarily Animals can also be brought to the “I feel we’re going in the right house animals at homes, which Sturbridge Host Hotel or the direction,” he said. has been practiced during simu- town’s animal shelter. Several factors compelled the lated response situations. The recent ice storm put those communities to create their plans, “People will put their lives at plans to the test. but a federal law former President risk to save their animals,” said Spencer DART learned several George W. Bush signed in 2006 DART Public Information Officer lessons from that experience, requires the Federal Emergency Ellen Sousa. according to Sousa. Its plans to Management Agency to assure More tangibly, Auburn Animal house animals at Second Chance communities to “address the Control Officer Kathy Sabina has Animal Shelter in East Brookfield needs of individuals with house- plans to use the town’s animal worked, she said, but there were hold pets and service animals shelter to house pets during an problems communicating with prior to, during, and following a emergency. The facility has nine each other. major disaster or emergency.” dog pens, and space for up to 12 “The ice storm was a really good The law, according to Sousa, also crates, she said, and sports crates test of our abilities,” Sousa said. requires pets to be evacuated. The and heat. Her resources, however, “Communication is really our law, she said, came about as a have limits. biggest problem.” result of Hurricane Katrina in “I don’t have accommodations The group, she said, needs to 2005, when stranded residents for a large amount of animals,” buy radios that can be used were asked to leave their animals said Sousa. throughout Spencer to make up behind while being rescued. In that situation, according to for not having cell phones to use Sabina said a fire at the Lodge at last month’s storm, while Sabina responder’s worst nightmare. Leicester Animal Control Officer during the storm, when they could Eddy Pond in 2006 prompted her said Auburn, which incurred “I hope I don’t get an emergency Patty Dykas-Gonet, her town can not be used because many officials town’s plans, while Shields said some damage from the ice storm, I can’t handle,” she said. call on the Central Massachusetts lost electrical power at their 2005 flooding in Southbridge didn’t require additional housing. Animal Response Team (CMART) homes, leaving them no place to necessitated action being taken As the winter weather continues Ryan Grannan-Doll may be for more animal housing. The charge the devices. there. Leicester was able to handle to batter the region, Shields’ reached at (508) 909-4050, or at town uses Leicester Middle School Sellew said he plans to do more the requests for housing during as its emergency animal shelter. words could be considered a [email protected]. Hearing held to critique town’s response to ice storm

ROADWAYS roads “that are open to pub- Worcester, which provided extensive cover- lic use.” In that case, the age of the storm and its aftermath. Guida continued from page A1 Board of Selectmen would admitted that he should have been on decide which roads are WTAG more, but noted it was sometimes North Brookfield and points north. plowed. hard to get through because of the number Guida said cleanup work on private roads Weinberg added in a fol- of calls the station received. would not be reimbursed by either the state low-up letter dated Dec. 30 Parsons asked residents not to install or federal emergency management agen- that the town could plow a generators inside a building, such as in a cies. private road if an emer- garage or basement, since that caused “I can’t allocate resources I don’t have gency vehicle must use it to many carbon monoxide alarms to sound in and not get reimbursed for it,” Guida said. reach a resident. the days following the ice storm. He also “We understand the frustration ... [but] we A 1996 amendment to urged people with fireplaces to make sure had to take care of the public roads first. Spencer’s bylaws allows the they are inspected in case openings are That’s our responsibility.” Highway Department to blocked. Municipal departments like the Fire make temporary repairs to Darrin and Parsons requested people not Department helped residents of private private roads; once repairs call 911 unless it is an emergency. Many roads by, for example, pumping out flooded are made, the town would calls that dispatchers fielded concerned basements, he noted. have no further responsibil- electricity and other utilities being out. “By the law, a private road is a driveway,” ity to maintain the road. “That’s not the place it’s supposed to Guida said. At last week’s hearing, come ... unless there’s a public safety haz- Guida said he has spoken with members resident Thomas Brown ard,” Darrin said. of the Board of Selectmen about asking vol- suggested waiving the “People call the Police Department think- unteer groups to clean up fallen branches burning fee for people who ing we can get it done faster, but it actually on private roads. live on private roads and David Dore photo slows things down,” Parsons added. There is precedent for the town declining are not able to bring debris From left, Spencer Police Chief David Darrin, Utilities and Facilities McNeil said the town would soon ask res- services for people who live on streets not to the transfer station. He Superintendent Robert McNeil III and Fire Chief Robert Parsons dis- idents for digital photographs and videos ordinarily under the purview of the said it would show an effort cussed the town’s response to last month’s ice storm with selectmen taken after the storm that show the extent Highway Department, according to corre- of “trying to appeal to the Thursday, Jan. 15. of the damage. He said he is working on spondence from town attorney Stanley L. residents that we’re trying getting a site online to upload them, or a Weinberg. The letters were sent about the to work with you. We virtually get no town Leader after the hearing. “We’re batting place to drop them off. same time a meeting with selectmen and service, none.” around a few ideas.” The town has hired a debris management Utilities and Facilities Superintendent Fire Chief Robert Parsons declined, not- SURVEY AND CRITIQUES company to coordinate the removal of trees Robert McNeil III to discuss and tour pri- ing a burning permit costs $10 for four and seek reimbursement for cleanup costs. vate roads in Spencer was scheduled. The months. The fee, he said, covers the Fire Cleaning up debris on private roads was McNeil estimated the cost of brush Dec. 13 meeting was canceled because of Department’s costs for doing the paper- one issue mentioned by Spencer residents removal from around Spencer at $700,000, the storm. work and Parsons visiting the burn site. in a survey sent out with this year’s town along with $300,000 to repair damage to In a Dec. 2 letter to Guida, Weinberg “We have to figure out how to clean up census. As of Jan. 15, more than 1,000 sur- Route 31 South and Chickering Road, wrote the town could appropriate money to these private roads,” Durant told the New veys were returned, with 200 of them $14,338 in overtime wages and $4,300 for remove snow and ice from privately owned including written responses. damage to Highway Department equip- “Overall, the comments we have received ment. to date have been overwhelmingly posi- The Police Department racked up $2,100 Pet of the Week tive,” said Durant, who said the survey was in overtime for patrols and dispatchers, Sponsored by E.B. Flatts Leonard D. Rea, EA his idea. “I would say 90 percent positive.” and $960 in damage when a tree branch pierced a cruiser’s radiator. Name: Wally Certified Financial Planner Breed: Greyhound Residents wrote they appreciated the The Fire Department also had its share of Sex: Neutered Male calls from Parsons, using the Connect-CTY overtime ($11,000, according to Parsons), Age: 4 years Tax & Financial Planning community notification system, giving along with work on three fire engines. The Size: 80 lb updates after the storm. However, Guida 41-year-old pump on Engine 4 will be Individual & Small Business Returns said, people who do not have Verizon phone replaced, Parsons said, while Engine 3 has Wally is one of Second Chances, Becker College program dogs: This extraordinar- ily handsome 80-pound athlete is a gentle giant in need of a person to call his Audit Representation service noted they did not receive the calls. a broken light after a tree and a telephone own. At four years old, Wally is just beginning to learn about the world outside of Anyone who signed up for the notifica- pole fell across it. the racetrack and is easily overwhelmed by the size of it all. Wally will need a lov- Electronic filing tion system can add telephone numbers Engine 2 suffered $7,000 in damage to its ing person to lean on as he is introduced to the world a little at a time. He is very endearing, calm and mild-mannered, and although he loves an occasional run in Investment Counseling (such as cellular and work), along with e- roof and will have to be taken off the road a securely-fenced area, he is quite pleased with a leash-walk in a familiar place mail addresses, by either calling (508) 885- for a couple of weeks to repair the roof and followed by a prompt return to his home base. Wally has never been exposed to cats, nor many of the novel things he will encounter in a home environment, but www.LeonardRea.com 3555 or visiting the town’s Web site, the antenna. 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Main St., Southbridge, MA 508-764-4275 or 1-800-585-7310 Friday, January 23, 2009 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 17 Special education audit leads to mural at Leicester school MURALS dren each week. the budget. Principal Doris apparent. Pike said she has been sion and self-pride, builds an She said she is pleased with the Whitworth fought for Pike to run told by first- and second-grade continued from page A1 understanding of diversity, teach- transformation the foyer of the the after-school program through teachers that they have pupils who es children how to work coopera- school has taken, adding that the fee for services, which means don’t know how to cut because tively, and builds self-esteem and “What I did was I had the secre- walls looked plain before. pupils must pay in order to take there is no time during the regular individuality. She said she finds it taries go through charts to find “I said, ‘You know what? We part. She said the after-school pro- school day to go over skills like rewarding to watch her pupils out what backgrounds the chil- need some bright sunshine in grams work well, but she is limit- that. walk out of her classroom with a dren have here,” she said. here, something happy,’” she said. ed to how many children she can “It’s just so sad [some people] smile on their face. Pike mentioned the school as a Pike said she has received a pos- take. She said she often has to turn don’t realize the importance of the Pike does not show any sign of number of children with physical itive response from the school and students away. arts,” she said. “It’s just so impor- giving up on the fight for the arts challenges, so she incorporated the pupils. “I try to cap it off at 20 slots,” tant for them to grow as a whole anytime soon. them as well. Pike also set up a “The kids just love it, they really Pike said. “Each time I am over- person, for their creativity, for “We as educators see how [not chalkboard with rules the school do,” she said. filled and I have to turn people their fine motor skills and for com- having art] is affecting these is trying to bring across and As delighted as she is about her away.It’s a shame they have to pay munication.” kids,” she said. “Something needs propped up a display area where work, Pike said she is saddened for it.” She also said art is important to be done.” she features artwork from the chil- that art is still being excluded for The lack of art education is because it allows for self-expres- Moore tackling important issues in first term as senator MOORE A: “It’s racing from one meeting to another senators can handle the crisis? meeting. I actually enjoy it — I do enjoy it Q: What other action are you taking, or continued from page A1 A: “Yes, I was very pleased. My swearing in right now.” planning on taking, to stimulate the day the Senate president gave her speech economy? starting off the session and focused on I’m continuing to do that.” Q: How prepared do you feel for taking A: “Right now, it’s mainly helping the towns reform rather than revenues. Reform is over for Augustus? apply for that. The Senate’s just released first. It’s a good starting point. You have to Q: How has the transition been? A: “I feel very well prepared. I am extreme- legislation on transportation, which is sup- look at reform and inefficiencies and from A: “Busy — very busy. I left the Sheriff ’s ly, extremely happy I took that month and a posed to help actually reduce vocation serv- there address whatever gaps and what prob- office [Nov. 28] and I thought I’d have a slow half off. I gave myself a month to transi- ices and help with efficiencies.” lems there are. We’re looking to making transition into office, but it’s been very tion. There’s a federal stimulus package programs more efficient. But challenges busy trying to meet with different towns, that’s being discussed so we were able to Q: Are you finding it to be a challenge create opportunities. And it’s an opportuni- various constituents and groups that have help the towns that might not have applied. taking office in such a tough economic ty for us to actually examine our state serv- issues in their legislature. It’s just as busy if So we were able to help [the towns] in the time? ices and programs that hopefully we’ll not busier and that’s where I’m confounded process of applying for the stimulus pack- A: “Yeah. Some other senior senators that make more efficient.” by interviews with the staff. People are age –– if it is in fact approved by Congress.” we’ve spoken to have said that the six of us applying from Boston and here in the dis- that are becoming senators are unlike sena- Q: Do you have any other thoughts? trict. There’s also additional work where Q: What do you think the chances are of tors in the past that have had a certain ‘hon- A: “I hope people realize that this is a tough you have a staff that’s having to adjust to the stimulus package passing? eymoon’ –– we don’t have that. Our first time … I think it shows that it’s not just [former Sen. Edward Augustus] transition- A: “Two weeks ago, I thought it was much vote was literally the one on the 9C budget Massachusetts. We’re falling victim to the ing out. And when I’ve been meeting with more likely it was going to pass. Now you’ve cuts. It wasn’t like we had, you know, a few crisis the entire country is going through these various groups I was getting calls been hearing different theories about it. sessions where we go over the rules first right now. I know myself and the other sen- from these constituents asking if I was They first talked about $1 trillion of federal and then discussed committees. Our first ators are going to try to take a leadership already in office when I was actually trying stimulus. Now, it may be a $1 trillion, but vote is dealing with a major economic crisis role and adjust the issues.” to address issues, go to meetings and that $1 trillion may consist of tax cuts, that’s not only affecting Massachusetts but address the staff. So, it’s been quite busy.” which may not equal full direct funding. I affecting the entire country.” Teresa A. Franco may be reached at (508) 909- think something will pass. I think it’s nec- 4136, or by e-mail at tfranco@stonebridge- Q: What’s a typical day like for you? essary something does pass.” Q: Are you confident you and other new press.com. Selectman seeks return of day’s pay over holiday party PARTY their services or their goods,” While questions were raised continued from page A1 Dackson said. “And I think that about the amount of money spent the Ethics Commission and the on heating the highway garage district attorney and maybe the during the party, Chaffee said the there at the party all day long.” attorney general’s office would building would have been heated Highway Department personnel look at them a little differently.” anyway for the people working sanded roads for three hours ear- “There were a couple [of ven- inside. lier in the day, Heller said. dors] that just showed up,” “The heat’s set at 60 degrees in Dackson told the New Leader he Chaffee told the New Leader. here and it’s winter,” he said. started receiving calls from resi- “The heat is going to stay on.” dents between 8:30-9 a.m. “won- “Whatever the cost is, I’m will- dering what was going on down GOING TO THE TAPE ing to pick it up myself, if that’s there. It’s a work day, and all of the issue,” Allen offered at last these people parked in front going After receiving the calls about week’s meeting. in and out.” the number of vehicles parked in When asked if he would again Water Superintendent Bruce front of the highway garage, seek the return of one day’s pay Clarke (who attended last week’s Dackson decided to go there and for town employees who attended Board of Selectmen meeting) said find out what was happening. He the party, Dackson referred to his he was at the highway garage brought a video camera, he said, fellow board members when he from 7-9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve, “because I wanted to not have replied, “With the current people then spent about 45 minutes at anyone saying you’re lying.” in there, I kind of doubt it.” Town Hall before going back. “When I got there, there were David Dore photo Chaffee said he and the two “I left that building at 9:30 that quite a few vehicles in the park- Selectmen Chairman James W. Allen, right, gestures at fellow board member Ronald other Highway Department morning,” Clarke said. “We ing lot, and when I went inside Dackson during a discussion Tuesday, Jan. 13 about a controversial party held employees “put in a lot of time” weren’t starting any party yet.” there were tables set up the length Christmas Eve at the highway garage. that is not recorded on the town’s When Clarke returned to the of the [parking] bay,” Dackson said, adding that people were payroll — time that would total highway garage, he said, he there for no more than five min- while they were cleaning, prepar- “just sitting around with paper more than the number of hours helped cook some of the food utes. ing, cleaning up and having a plates and paper cups in front of they were paid for the Christmas served at the party. Martell said some people who party on the town’s dollar.” them. They were just talking and party (which has been held for According to Chaffee, Highway parked in the lot would have had Town Hall employees, he said, partaking of the refreshments four years). Department employees “pooled to move their vehicles if town have an extended lunch break to that were there.” As for holding the party in 2009, together our own money” and employees needed to respond to a hold their Christmas party. That Dackson’s presence was noticed Chaffee said, “We certainly are bought food that they prepared call. But, he said, moving the is different than in West by the attendees. going to mention it, weather per- that day. There were also items vehicles could have been done in a Brookfield, where municipal “He stepped a foot in the door mitting. It is wintertime and we that were brought to the party. short amount of time. workers do not have to clock out and stood there with a video cam- have to pay attention to that, and Chaffee said “probably 30 peo- Dackson said this was not the for their festivities. era ... and didn’t say a word,” if we have the blessings of every- ple” showed up. Besides town first year he questioned the party At the Jan. 6 meeting, Allen Chaffee said, adding Dackson was one else in town. workers, the guest list included — but Chaffee said this was the suggested drafting a policy on hol- there “less than five minutes. He “A happy employee is a good retirees and municipal employees first time he was aware of anyone iday parties, but changed his was shooting from the hip. He employee,” Chaffee added. “If the from nearby communities. objecting to it. mind a week later. wanted to make sure he got every- employees are happy, let’s not Heller said vendors and suppli- “No one’s putting down that the “That’s what I was going to do body in the video.” take them and beat them down all ers also attended the party, which Christmas party’s bad for the tonight,” Allen said, “but I decid- “It was evident he had the cam- the time.” concerned Dackson. town,” Advisory Board member ed ... it was a non-issue because I era,” said Brookfield Fire Chief “To have my friend become a John David Holdcraft told select- don’t have enough facts.” Peter Martell, who noted he David Dore may be reached at vendor, that’s unethical,” Heller men last week. “I think it’s good Dackson said there should be a attended for about an hour. (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at said. “To have a vendor become a for the town, but a lot of people policy “because of the possibility “I was about as welcome as a [email protected]. friend, that’s not unethical. That’s that I’ve talked to were upset that of abuse … taking advantage of mosquito at a nudist colony,” good public relations.” the town employees got paid, the taxpayers’ dollars.” “You’re also paying them for Dackson said, adding he was

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WORCESTER — Anna F. (Biando) Anna was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter PAXTON/HOLDEN — Leo the U.S. Navy as a gunner’s mate 3rd class Abdelmaseh, 77, of Worcester died Sunday, of the late Alphonse and Mabel (Mallett) “Paul” P. Noel, 83, passed aboard the destroyer USS Clemson, earning Jan. 11 in St. Vincent Hospital after an ill- Biando, and is predeceased by a daughter, away at Clinton Hospital on 10 Bronze Stars. He was co-owner and opera- ness. Michelle Abdelmaseh, who was the twin sis- Sunday, Jan. 18 after an ill- tor of Noel’s Auto Body in Worcester for Her husband, Edward Abdelmaseh, died in ter of Michael, and a sister, Rita Vacca. ness. many years, retiring in 1986. He was a mem- 1959. Mrs. Abdelmaseh worked as a machine He was the beloved hus- ber of St. Mary’s Church in Jefferson and Mrs. Abdelmaseh is survived by three sons, operator for the former Pressmet Company band of Lena L. (Melanson) American Legion Post 341 in Worcester. Paul David G. Abdelmaseh and his wife, Diane, of for 12 years, retiring in 2002. Noel. He also leaves a daugh- enjoyed snow skiing and had a passion for North Brookfield, Michael E. Abdelmaseh A funeral Mass was held in St. Peter’s ter, Susan Chviruk, her hus- square dancing, which he and his wife and his wife, Susan, of East Longmeadow Church, 931 Main St., and burial was in St. band, Bill, and their sons, enjoyed for many years. and John F. Abdelmaseh of Worcester; two John’s Cemetery. Nicholas and Alex, all of Paul’s family would like to thank the doc- daughters, Janet M. Poce of Leicester and Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Auburn; two sisters, Lucille tors and staff at Summit Elder Care in Judy M. Petersen and her husband, Chad, of Hammond St., Worcester, directed arrange- Meacham and her husband, Worcester for the love and care they gave to North Attleboro; a brother, Joseph Beando of ments. Paul, of Spencer and Theresa Paul. Worcester; a sister, Carol Ann Beers of In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Ayler and her husband, A funeral service was held Wednesday,Jan. Henderson, Nev.; 12 grandchildren, eight may be made to the COPD Foundation, 2937 Charles, of Worcester; and 21 in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St. great-grandchildren and many nieces and SW 27th Ave., Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133. many nieces and nephews. (Route 122A), Holden. Burial will be private nephews. www.royfuneral.com He was predeceased by his brother, Oscar in Mooreland Cemetery in Paxton. Noel, and four sisters, Germaine Caracciolo, In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s mem- Gabriel Fletcher, Dorothy Proulx and ory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Clayton Amell, 30 Madeline Jansson. Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 311 Paul was born in Worcester, the son of Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Joseph and Marie A. (Cloutier) Noel, and A guestbook is available at www.milesfu- SPENCER — Clayton Amell, 30, of Spencer, and Carol (Hendrickson) Amell. lived in Paxton for 24 years and Holden for neralhome.com. died Jan. 6 in his home. Mr. Amell worked as a truck driver for sev- six years. He served during World War II in He leaves his wife, Niki (Willett) Amell; a eral years. son, David Amell; two brothers, Ronald and Services are private and at the convenience Brian Esterbrook, both of Worcester; a sister, of the family.Dirsa-Morin Funeral Home, 298 Dawn Mills, of Warren, and a niece and Grafton St., Worcester, has care of the nephew, Meagen and Jacob Mills of Warren. arrangements. Josephine V. Grabowski, 95 He was born in Worcester, a son of Harry SPENCER — Josephine V. (Zacek) She is predeceased by a son, Joseph Grabowski, 95, of Forest Circle, Grabowski of California, and a step-grand- Eileen C. Olihovik, 87 Summerville, S.C., formerly of Spencer, died daughter, Angela Micheau of Summerville, Saturday, Jan. 17 in Hallmark Healthcare in S.C. Summerville after an illness. Mrs. Grabowski was born in Charlton, NORTH BROOKFIELD — Eileen C. ago. Previously she worked as a seamstress. Her husband, Alexander P. Grabowski Sr., daughter of Boleslaw and Maryann (Morrissey) Olihovik, 87, of North She graduated from Worcester Girl’s Trade died in 1998. (Wysocki) Zacek. Brookfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 13 in her High School. She leaves two sons, Alexander Grabowski The funeral will be held Friday, Jan. 23 home. Eileen was a homemaker, enjoyed crochet- Jr. and his wife, Ann, of Summerville and from J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 She leaves her husband, Alexander M. ing and was very proud of her Irish heritage. John Grabowski and his wife, Carol, of Maple Terrace, Spencer, with a Mass at 10 Olihovik; a daughter, Mary Lavallee of She volunteered for Warm Up America, Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Francis Zacek, and a.m. in Our lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Worcester; two sisters, Nancy Beaudet of which provides afghans for soldiers, veter- his wife, Josephine, of Dudley; a sister, Mary Church Street, Spencer. Burial will follow in Cape Cod and Dorothy Morrissey of North ans, the homeless and the elderly. She was a Kostka of South Grafton; and numerous Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery in Brookfield; a grandson, Eric Rosenblad of member of St. John Church in Worcester. grandchildren, great-grandchildren and Spencer. A calling hour will precede the Barre; two great-grandchildren, one nephew The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 17 great-great-grandchildren. funeral from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10 nieces. from Henry-Dirsa Funeral Home, 33 Ward She was predeceased by a brother and a sis- St., Worcester, with a Mass in St. John ter, Edmond Morrissey and Mary Mahan. Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. She was born and raised in Worcester, a Memorial contributions may be made to daughter of Michael and Bridget (Comyn) VNA Care Network, Inc., Hospice, 120 Keith Taylor, 55 Morrissey, and has lived in North Brookfield Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608 or the Ryan since 1978. Collette Scholarship, c/o St. Peter-Marian SPENCER — Keith Taylor, Ava of Worcester, and several aunts, uncles, Mrs. Olihovik was a nurse aide 16 years for Junior-Senior High School, 751 Grove St., 55, of Spencer, formerly of nieces and nephews. St. Vincent Hospital and retired several years Worcester, MA 01605. Plymouth, died Wednesday, He was predeceased by his father, John T. Jan. 14 of cancer in UMass Taylor. Memorial Medical Center, Mr. Taylor was a machine operator, having Frank R. Hollows, 68 119 Belmont St. worked for ECM Plastics Company of He is survived by his wife, Worcester for several years. BROOKFIELD — Frank R. and was recently a member of the Melody Wendy Thomas Taylor; a Besides his family,he enjoyed drawing and Hollows, 68, died Wednesday, Makers and the Worcester Valley Scottish daughter, Reanna Taylor of sketching. Jan. 14 in UMass Memorial Rite Chorus. He also produced several vari- Worcester; his mother, Francis Taylor Calling hours were in Henry-Dirsa Funeral Hospital. ety shows. He was a member of Guiding Lemanski, with whom he lived; a sister, Home, 33 Ward St., Worcester. He leaves his wife of 10 Light Lodge of Masons and the Worcester Cynthia Gaines and her husband, Andre, of Memorial contributions may be made to years, Barbara A. (Sinclair) Scottish Rite. Worcester; a brother, Richard Taylor of the American Cancer Society, 35 Speen St., Hollows; two sons, Michael He won awards for his antique car, a 1956 Spencer; two grandchildren, Zachary and Framingham, MA 01701. W. Hollows of Sunderland Pontiac Chieftan, and founded the Yankee and John F. Hollows and his Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club. wife, Rebecca, of Webster; a daughter, Jayne He was a member of the First United E. Hollows of Willington, Conn.; two sisters, Methodist Church of Spencer where he was a James R. Hubert, 60 Marilyn Haskell of Auburn and Janet Parks Church Youth Leader, and was currently the and her husband, Gary, of Huntsville, Ala.; Church Lay Leader. He was a Lassie League SPENCER — James R. James was born in 1948 in Worcester, the and four grandchildren, Amber, Brandon, umpire, and an All-Star team coach. Hubert, 60, of Oakland son of the late Richard & Balance (Brown) Christopher and Madelyn. A funeral was held Monday, Jan. 19 in the Drive, passed away Saturday, Hubert. He graduated from Boys Trade He was predeceased by a brother, Ernest First United Methodist Church of Spencer, Jan. 17 in his residence after School in Worcester. He worked as a profes- Hollows. 161 Main St., Spencer. Burial was in a long illness. sional tool and dye maker for many years. Born in Worcester, son of William and Worcester County Memorial Park. Calling He leaves his wife, Karen The funeral will be private for the family in Frances (Frye) Hollows, he graduated from hours were in Caswell-King Funeral Home, (Brown) Hubert; a son, Pillsbury Funeral Home, Route 9 and Old South High School and was drafted by the 474 Grove St., Worcester. James Hubert Jr., and his West Brookfield Road, Brookfield. Burial will Pittsburgh Pirates as a pitcher. He was the Donations may be made to the American wife, Kristen, of Dudley; a follow in Brookfield Cemetery. There are no owner and operator of F&H Transport for Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., daughter, Linda O’Connell, and her husband, calling hours. more than 15 years. Boston, MA 02210 or the First United William Jr., of Haverhill; two sisters, Gail In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to A music lover, he founded The Gospel 7, Methodist Church of Spencer, 161 Main St., Hubert of Worcester and Sandy Landry and VNA Care Network Hospice, 120 Thomas St., which performed throughout New England, Spencer, MA 01562. her husband, Stephen, of Auburn; four Worcester, MA 01608. grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Richard H. Creamer, 84

LEICESTER — Richard H. Army veteran who served in the 106th Shirley Sundstrom, 80 Creamer, 84, of Leicester Infantry and survived being a prisoner of war passed away Sunday, Jan. 18. as a result of being captured during the Battle PAXTON — Shirley (Malo) Ernest and Ethel (Aldrin) Malo, and lived in He is survived by his wife of of the Bulge. Sundstrom, 80, of Richards Worcester before moving to Paxton 50 years 57 years, Beverly (Jones) The Creamer family would like to thank the Avenue, died Sunday, Jan. 18 ago. Creamer, and his children, staff at Millbury Healthcare who cared for in Saint Vincent Hospital in Shirley worked as a stitcher for David Clark David, Richard and wife Richard through his final struggles with Worcester after a brief ill- Company in Worcester for a number of years, Sandra; and daughter, Jennifer Alzheimer’s. ness. retiring in 1970. She was an avid and talented Grammel. He also leaves four grandchildren, Funeral services were held Wednesday,Jan. Her husband of 56 years, seamstress and enjoyed a number of arts and Kelly and Madison Creamer, Kim Leesha and 21 at Caswell-King Funeral Home, 474 Grove Warren “Chubby” R. crafts. An active gardener, she grew flowers Nicholas Creamer. St., Worcester, with burial following at Sundstrom, died in 2005. and vegetables, and enjoyed visiting with Richard was born in Sunapee, N.H., on Sept. Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. She is survived by her son, Gary P. neighborhood friends. 24, 1924 as the third oldest of 11 children, but Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Sundstrom, and his wife, Roberta, of Holden; The funeral service for Shirley will be held lived the majority of his life in the family’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA a granddaughter, Beth Sundstrom, and her at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 in the Miles home in Leicester. 02472 (www.alz.org) or the Massachusetts husband, Bryan Joffe, of Providence; a broth- Funeral Home, 1158 Main St. (Route 122A), He was an auto mechanic for more than 40 Veteran’s Shelter, 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA er, Ernest Malo Jr., and his wife, Norma, of Holden, with burial following in Mooreland years, working at Jones Garage and J & D 01605. Holden; two sisters, Janice George and her Cemetery in Paxton. Truck. He was also a decorated World War II husband, Harold, of Spencer and Sharon In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory Boilard and her husband, George, of may be made to the Paxton Council on Aging, Connecticut; and seven nieces and nephews. 17 West St., Paxton, MA 01612. Nellie M. Hyland, 92 A son, Wayne R. Sundstrom, predeceased An online guestbook is available at her in 1998. www.milesfuneralhome.com. PAXTON — Nellie M. from Spencer High School. Mrs. Hyland had She was born in Worcester, the daughter of (Latvis) Hyland, 92, of been a nanny for many years. Mrs. Hyland Paxton, died Friday, Jan. 16 was a member of St. Columba Church and the in St. Vincent Hospital. John Bauer Senior Center. She enjoyed crafts She leaves her husband of and woodworking; her grandchildren and 73 years, John C. Hyland; two great-grandchildren were her greatest joys. sons, John A. Hyland and his The funeral was Thursday, Jan. 22 from SEND ALL OBITUARY wife, Joan, of Paxton and O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park George C. Hyland and his Ave., Worcester, with a Mass in St. Columba NOTICES TO wife, Elizabeth, of Holden; a daughter, Eilleen Church, 18 Richards Ave. Burial was in N. Borezo of Paxton; eight grandchildren, 12 Mooreland Cemetery. THE NEW LEADER, great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. Contributions may be made to the Paxton A sister, Ruth Fanning, predeceased her. Council of Aging, 17 West St., Paxton, MA 25 ELM ST., She was born in Spencer, the daughter of 01612. Anthony and Mary Latvis, and graduated SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550, OR BY E-MAIL TO DDORE@STONEBRIDGE PRESS.COM Friday, January 23, 2009 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 CALENDAR

Send all calendar listings and happenings information, visit www.barreplayers.home- to Editor David Dore by mail to the Spencer stead.com. The theater is wheelchair acces- New Leader, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA sible. 01550, by fax to (508) 764-8015, or by e-mail to [email protected]. All calendar listings must be submitted by noon Monday to SATURDAY be published in the following Friday’s edition. January 31 “BEARS” WITH RALPH TAYLOR will SATURDAY begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, Peck Road, Wales. The talk will January 24 focus on the work that MassWildlife has been doing with bears from the 1980s AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE through today. Types of dens used by the will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East black bear and life history in Brookfield Elementary School, 410 East Massachusetts as well as recent behavioral Main St. (Route 9), East Brookfield. The trends, particularly in urban settings like drive is sponsored by the Hayden Lodge of Northampton, will be discussed. Class size Masons. Donors will receive a free pound of is limited to 50. Reservations are required Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Please schedule an so printed materials can be provided to appointment by calling (800) GIVE-LIFE or each person. This program is provided free going online to GiveLife.org. Walk-ins are of charge. For reservations, directions and welcome. Donors must bring ID when they information, call (413) 267-9654. donate, and be at least 17 years of age, 110 pounds and in good general health. Most HAYLOFT STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE medicines are OK. CLUB will hold a dance from 8-10:30 p.m. at 232 Podunk Road in Sturbridge. The caller “RAIN GARDENS” WITH LESLIE is Matt McGovern, and the cuer is Bev Courtesy photo DUTHIE will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Mackay. Admission is $7 per person. For Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, Peck Road, Assisted by P.J. Howe, left, Rob Macedo delivers the Skywarn presentation Nov. 18 at the Spencer information on the club’s next beginner Wales. Rain gardens look like a garden, but fire station. class, call Moe at (508) 867-8036. It’s lots of also collect run-off during large storms and fun and great exercise. can control the movement of pollutants from roads, parking areas, and roofs by removing THE BARRE PLAYERS will present a them from the water. Learn about plants that NWS Skywarn class held in Spencer series of humorous one-act plays and can filter pollutants out of the water as well sketches by an ensemble cast at 8 p.m. at as control runoff on your property.Class size the Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., is limited to 50. Reservations are required so SPENCER — A Skywarn training session was held at the Spencer fire station Barre. Playwrights such as Christopher printed materials can be provided to each Tuesday evening, Nov. 18. Durang, David Ives and Anton Chekhov person. This program is provided free of The National Weather Service conducted its free program on severe, violent and will warm your winter chill with laughter. charge. For reservations, directions and unusual weather conditions. Rob Macedo, KD1CY, a 13-year veteran of the NWS Some language may not be suitable for chil- information, call (413) 267-9654. Skywarn program, was the presenter, assisted by P.J. Howe. The program covers topics dren. All tickets are $10 each. For reserva- such as hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, downbursts and other summer and winter tions, call (978) 355-2096 or (800) 733-2096. WINTER WARMING FACULTY RECITAL weather events. This highly informative program also provides information on identi- For more information, visit www.bar- will be held at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall at fying cloud formations, identifying hail sizes and estimating wind speed. replayers.homestead.com. The theater is Pakachoag Community Music School, 203 The Skywarn program helps save lives. The National Weather Service relies on real- wheelchair accessible. Pakachoag Street, Auburn. It will feature time weather information from local Skywarn weather spotters. Weather observations music for flute and violin by Bach, Vivaldi, received from spotters located where the weather event is taking place help the Weather Haydn and Ibert, and songs by Brahms, Service to issue timely reports and severe weather warnings. These reports also help to Schubert and DeFalla, with Maxim Korn on validate forecasts with real time, on the ground observations. SUNDAY violin, Sarah Smongeski on flute, Silvia At the end of the presentation, participants had the opportunity to join the National Irving on voice, Janeen Baker and Piano, Weather Service Skywarn Spotters Program. February 1 and guests Susan Kirschhausen on For more information on the program, visit www.weather.gov/skywarn. THE BARRE PLAYERS will present a viola/cello and Maureen Connors on piano. series of humorous one-act plays and The recital is free, but donations will be sketches by an ensemble cast at 2 p.m. at gratefully accepted for the “Save The the Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., materials are provided. The group meets the call the Senior Center at (508) 867-1407. Pianos” fund. For more information, call the Barre. Playwrights such as Christopher second Thursday and the last Monday of school at (508) 791-8159 or visit www.pakmu- Durang, David Ives and Anton Chekhov each month. For more information, visit NORTH BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL sic.org. will warm your winter chill with laughter. http://www.anad.org/site/anadweb, or send SOCIETY will hold a business meeting at 7 Some language may not be suitable for chil- a confidential e-mail to p.m. in the lower level meeting room at the FOURTH ANNUAL PRE-SUPER BOWL dren. All tickets are $10 each. For reserva- [email protected]. Haston Free Public Library, North Main PA RT Y , sponsored by the David Prouty tions, call (978) 355-2096 or (800) 733-2096. Street (routes 67 and 148), North Brookfield. Athletic Booster Club, will be held from 6 For more information, visit www.bar- Topics of discussion will include future pro- p.m. to midnight at the Spencer Country Inn. replayers.homestead.com. The theater is TUESDAY grams and events, issues related to the oper- Tickets are available in the David Prouty wheelchair accessible. High School main office or by calling Jeff ation of the Historical Museum, society Romano at (508) 885-5626 or Melanie January 27 finances and any other topics members Williamson at (508) 885-7284. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP CHAT would like to discuss. The society is also with Chris MacWade, LICSW, from Family looking for volunteers to help with fund rais- MONDAY TURKEY SUPPER will begin at 6 p.m. at the Services of Central Massachusetts will be ing and assist the recording secretary.If any- First Congregational Church, 36 North Main held from 3-4 p.m. Learn about coping skills. one would like to help in those areas, please February 2 St., West Brookfield. The cost is $10 for adults Individuals who provide care to older rela- come to the meeting or contact a society “BANKING 101,” a young adult program and $5 for children. tives, partners and friends, “You Don’t Have member. This meeting is open to members for ages 16 and up, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Takeouts are avail- to Go It Alone!” Whether you are an adult and anyone interested in becoming a mem- at the East Brookfield Public Library, 120 able at 5 p.m. if child of aging parents or the spouse of an ber of the Historical Society. Connie Mack Drive, East Brookfield. reserved by ailing elderly partner this group will offer Southbridge Savings Bank will provide Wednesday, Jan. 21. you the opportunity to share your journey handouts and hands on learning. Learn to For reservations, with peers. Bring your own questions. To THURSDAY open an account, fill out deposit and with- call Sandy at (508) attend, go to www.SeniorConnection.org and drawal forms, balance a checkbook, and 867-7123. click on “Connection for Caregivers.” Then January 29 keep your identity safe. Signup is required click on “Support Groups & Chats” and cre- by calling (508) 867-7928 or visiting the HAYLOFT STEP- ate a new account. Send an e-mail to “TEDDY ROOSEVELT: MIND, BODY & library. PERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB is holding a [email protected] stating SPIRIT,” a program co-sponsored by the dance from 8-10:30 p.m. at 232 Podunk Road your interest in attending, and a confirma- Merriam-Gilbert Public Library and the in Sturbridge. The caller is Lenny Stratton, tion e-mail will be sent. On the day of the West Brookfield Historical Commission, will and the cuer is Leo Boudreau. Admission is event, log in using your new username and begin at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 3 West Main TUESDAY $7 per person. For information on the club’s password and select the session you want to St. (Route 9), West Brookfield. Actor and next beginner class, call Moe at (508) 867- attend. This is a free service from the author Ted Zalewski combines education, February 3 8036. Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging. history, drama and fun in his acclaimed por- trayal of our nation’s 26th president, BROOKFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING FAMILY MATH NIGHT, sponsored by the enthralling audiences as diverse as the will present information of special inter- SUNDAY Title I and Special Education Departments of White House, the Smithsonian, the Ronald est to elders in the community from 1-3 the Quaboag Regional School District, will Reagan Presidential Library and the p.m. in the Banquet Hall at Brookfield January 25 be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Warren National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Get ready for Town Hall. Peter Viles, a member of the Community Elementary School, 51 a “bully” of a time. Register online at AARP, will be available to recommend HAYLOFT STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE Schoolhouse Drive (off South Street), West www.wbrookfieldlibrary.org or at the circu- where to go for your tax questions. CLUB is holding a special A-1 dance from 2-4 Warren. Warren Community Elementary lation desk. For more information, call the Outreach coordinator Barbara Harrington p.m. at 232 Podunk Road in Sturbridge. The staff will be on hand for the evening to share library at (508) 867-1410. will also attend. Free entertainment by the caller is Bill Mager. Admission is $7 per per- their enthusiasm for math, and to present Kitchen Musicians, Mary Krause and Josh son. For information on the club’s next games and activities families can share NEXT STEP, a support group for parents Douglas, and refreshments will be served. beginner class, call Moe at (508) 867-8036. together to bring math to life and to make who have experienced the death of a child, For more information, call John Wild at math a fun part of every day. Strategies and will meet at 7 p.m. in the Cornerstone Room (508) 867-4123. BROOKFIELD GARDEN CLUB will be tips that parents can bring home to help of St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Road hosting a program by Warren Farm & their elementary-aged students to enjoy and Extension, Charlton. For more information, Sugarhouse of North Brookfield at 3 p.m. at improve their appreciation for math will be e-mail Kathy at [email protected] or Chris at EDNESDAY the Brookfield Congregational Church, on presented in a fun yet informative atmos- [email protected]. W the Brookfield Common. The program will phere. This workshop is open to all families February 4 be about the evolution of maple sugaring of elementary age children. Parents with and physics behind the production of maple children of all learning levels are encour- FRIDAY PRESENTATION ON COLLEGE ADMIS- products. The public is invited. aged to attend this fun family event. SIONS will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Tantasqua Registration for Family Math Night is January 30 Regional High School, 319 Brookfield Road required, and forms are available at WCES (Route 148), Fiskdale. An experienced MONDAY and in the January WCES newsletter. AUBURN DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIA- Massachusetts Educational Financing TION will celebrate 90 years of community Authority representative will discuss the January 26 nursing with a reception from 5-7 p.m. at the college admissions process. The seminar WEDNESDAY Pakachoag Church, 203 Pakachoag St., will teach students and parents what high STATE REP. ANNE M. GOBI (D-Spencer) Auburn. In addition to refreshments and school courses to take, and offer tips for the will be holding office hours from 6-7 p.m. at January 28 reminiscences, there will a display of old college interview and essays. Families will Spencer Memorial Town Hall. No appoint- photographs and materials about the agency receive a seminar booklet that serves as a ment is necessary. Anyone who cannot meet PROGRAM ON BUTTONS will be held from the Auburn Historical Museum, year-round resource. Time is allowed for with the representative at this time can call from 4-5 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the demonstrations of the latest equipment and questions and answers. For more informa- (508) 885-9596 to schedule an appointment. Richard Sugden Library, 8 Pleasant St. technology used by the visiting nurses today, tion, call Christina Pelouze at (508) 347- (Route 31 North), Spencer. We’ve got some and an introduction to the organization’s 7161. CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR classic button stories and a choice of button new home care program, Auburn VNA with Louise Meyerdierks at 6:30 p.m. at the crafts. The library is a great place to visit in Extended Care. The event is free and open to BABYSITTERS TRAINING with the East Brookfield Public Library, 120 Connie the winter. There are lots of great new books the public. The ADNA service area covers American Red Cross will be held today and Mack Drive, East Brookfield. Children in to check out, puzzles and games to play and a Auburn, Worcester, Millbury, Oxford, tomorrow, Feb. 5, from 4-7 p.m. at the grades K-3 can enjoy a themed story, crafts drop-in craft table to make your own Charlton, Leicester, Paxton, Holden, West Merrick Public Library, 2 Lincoln St., and food while learning about this festive snowflakes. No signup is necessary for the Boylston, Sutton, Grafton and Shrewsbury. Brookfield. The Friends of the Library will holiday. Please sign up by calling (508) 867- program. For more information, call the For more information, visit www.auburn- sponsor half of the $40 fee ($20 per student 7928 or visiting the library. library at (508) 885-7513. vna.org. aged 11-15). Students must attend both ses- sions, the full six hours, to be certified. EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP, SOUP CHALLENGE, PART 2 will start at 4 THE BARRE PLAYERS will present a Students will receive a handbook, an in- the Worcester West chapter of ANAD p.m. at the West Brookfield Senior Center, 73 series of humorous one-act plays and sketch- depth pocket size First Aid guide, a CD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Central St., West Brookfield. Who will take es by an ensemble cast at 8 p.m. at the Barre with extensive extra material and their Disorders), will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. in the home the Wooden Spoon: champion Cindy Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. official ARC certification card. Sign up basement of Christ Memorial Church, at the Norden or challenger Ed Perry? The evening Playwrights such as Christopher Durang, now at the library, or by calling (508) 867- corner of Spring Street and Route 67 in will begin with a representative from David Ives and Anton Chekhov will warm 6339 or e-mailing North Brookfield. This group is for people Country Bank providing information on your winter chill with laughter. Some lan- [email protected]. who have concerns about themselves, a identity theft, followed by the Soup guage may not be suitable for children. All friend or a family member. Come alone or Challenge, sandwiches, dessert and bingo. tickets are $10 each. For reservations, call bring someone for support. Informational Tickets are $5 each. For more information, (978) 355-2096 or (800) 733-2096. For more 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 23, 2009 111 East Main Street, Webster, Massachusetts Each Office Independently 508-943-9306 508-987-0767 1-800-552-7444 Owned and Operated

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943-4900 * 987-8400 Open House Directory OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, WEBSTER, MASS. Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers Deadline: Monday at 10am DUDLEY: Immaculate, WEBSTER -- Big, solid young 1392 sq. ft. three-family on 1/3 acre -- (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse Townhouse on dead-end 3-3-3 -- living room -- for- EW LISTING N street – Spacious, cabi- mal dining -- big, eat-in (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult net-packed kitchen – din- kitchen -- hardwood floors - ing area with slider to - storage areas -- detached (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community deck – 14x17 ft. living 2-car garage -- handicap room – three bedrooms – ramp -- vinyl siding -- ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE 1.5 baths – garage – oil recent roof -- some updates heat – pets allowed needed -- family-owned since 1924. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009 R/E Tax $1477 $225,000 R/E Tax $2320.28 $204,900 SPENCER:

WEBSTER Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc. 508-885-3443 WEBSTER – Lovely cen- – 2268 sq. ft. ter hall, hip roof colonial Raised Ranch in very good – eat-in kitchen – formal REDUCED neighborhood -- cabinet SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2009 dining room – front-to- kitchen -- dining area DUDLEY: back fireplaced living w/sliders to deck -- living room – spacious room -- three bedrooms -- 24 Prospect Avenue SF 11:00-1:00 $234,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 screened porch – hard- ceramic bath -- lower level 55 West Main Street SF 12:00-2:00 $259,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 woods – garage – convenient to highways, shopping, family room -- hardwoods schools. -- replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. Dudley/Oxford Road SF 1:00-4:00 $399,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 R/E Tax $2048 $259,900 R/E Tax $1950 $199,900 159 Pierpont Road SF 12:00-2:00 $232,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669

GRANDVIEW ESTATES WEBSTER -- Charming OAKHAM: PHASE II 19th century Cape with PIASTA ROAD, DUDLEY eat-in kitchen... 680 Spencer Road SF 1:00-2:30 $229,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc. 508-885-3443 FIVE 2-ACRE LOTS STILL pantry...1st floor laun- AVAILABLE IN THIS dry... dining room...4 SPENCER: LOVELY TEN-LOT BR... 2 baths... wide SUBDIVISION Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc. 508-885-3443 Road and utilities completed. board floors... recent Great schools, convenient windows and furnace... central location... minutes to commuter, location, low taxes. Break ground on your dream home! schools, shopping, highway! THOMPSON, CT: Lots priced at $125,000 and $150,000 R/E Tax $1498 $209,900 7 Walker Road M 12:00-2:00 $214,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger Christensen 508-769-3823

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Sullivan 508-832-2262 505 Washington St., Auburn, MA 01501 HADDOCK WITH Real Estate Group sullivanregroup.com FISHY Auburn - $180,000 Auburn • Rental-Condo Spencer - $475,000 $1500 per month. Mint condo in great Stiles waterfront. Enjoy year round activity First time home buyers or buyers on full recreational lake. Updated heating looking to down size. Single family, commuter location. Bright sunny 4 room, 2 SEARCH ENGINES? bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with attached garage system, all new windows and storm doors, 1100 s.f. living area, 5 room, 3 br, 1 recent roof. New Title V septic STOP FLOUNDERING AND FISH LOCALLY. and full basement. Applianced kitchen, din- system.Cabinet packed kitchen opens into bath,and basement. Ideal for com- ing area with sliders to deck. Hookup for All local. All the time. muters! $180,000. Call Eric for- fireplaced family room. Living room with washer and dryer in basement. Minutes from fireplace with slider to deck. Lot size includes TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com showing. 508-868-9970. Mass. Pike, 290, 395 or RT.s 12 and 20 2 lots across the street that has the well on it. 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 23, 2009 OUR TOWNS

to top bowlers, donated from area businesses. with the law. for your tax refund and your pay check. Get friends, co-workers or family together For additional information about this Many banks reduce or eliminate fees when Alicea sworn in for as a team and call Sharon at (508) 885-9454 to briefing, go to the MEMA Web site at you have your pay check deposited directly to reserve a place at the 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. timeslot. www.mass.gov/mema. your account.” second term as state A list of banks that participate in the Commonwealth’s Basic Banking for Massachusetts program as well as a descrip- representative State: Steer clear of tax tion of the program’s low cost bank account BOSTON — State Rep. Geraldo Alicea (D- MEMA issues carbon is available at the Basic Banking for Charlton) took the oath of office Wednesday, refund anticipation loans Massachusetts Web site (www.masscommu- Jan. 7 as he and the other members of the dioxide safety tips nityandbanking.org/Guidelines.htm). 186th General Court of Massachusetts cele- BOSTON — The Office of Consumer • Reduce your income tax withholding so brated Inauguration Day on Beacon Hill. “Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) that you won’t have to wait for a refund next Gov. Deval Patrick, accompanied by Lt. Odorless Killer because it is a poisonous gas and Department of Revenue (DOR) advise year. Gov.Timothy Murray,Boston Mayor Thomas that has no visible color, taste, or odor,” stat- taxpayers to steer clear of tax refund loans, For free tax preparation, low- to moderate- Menino and other leaders, administered the ed Massachusetts Emergency Management also known as refund anticipation loans income tax payers can take part in the oath of office to the legislators and welcomed Agency (MEMA) Director Don Boyce. “Each (RALs). RALs are secured by and repaid from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) the newest members of both the House and year, particularly during the cold winter a pending federal tax refund. program, which is coordinated by the IRS. Senate. months, many people die or are injured from A refund anticipation loan is a risky propo- VITA sites can be found in libraries, commu- While the day was marked by historical accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.” sition because it must be repaid even if the nity centers, and other locations during tax traditions, formalities and joyful celebra- MEMA provides these tips to help keep taxpayer’s refund is denied, less than expect- season. Most sites offer free electronic filing tions, an undeniable sense of disquiet and families safe from the threat of carbon diox- ed, or frozen. If the taxpayer cannot pay back to expedite the receipt of tax refunds. If you urgency filled the air as legislators looked ide: the RAL, the lender may send the account to earned $54,000 or less in 2008, you can use the towards the challenging times and obstacles • CO alarms should be installed in a central a debt collector. IRS Free File program to prepare your feder- they face ahead. location outside each separate sleeping area Because the loans are short term, the annu- al income taxes online at IRS Free File “There is no doubt that we are facing and on every level of the home, following the alized interest rates are very high. (www.irs.gov). unprecedented times and that the need for manufacturer’s instructions for placement “No one should have to pay interest on The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free action both state and nationwide is urgent,” and mounting height. For the best protection, their tax refund,” said Massachusetts DOR tax preparation and assistance services to said Alicea. “With the official start of the interconnect all CO alarms throughout the Commissioner Navjeet K. Bal. millions of low- and middle-income taxpay- 2009-2010 legislative session, I look forward to home, then when one sounds, they all sound. Office of Consumer Affairs and Business ers, with special attention to those ages 60 working with my colleagues on Beacon Hill • Test CO alarms at least once a month; Regulation Undersecretary Dan Crane advis- and older. See www.aarp.org/money/taxaide to immediately address these issues and to replace them according to the manufactur- es taxpayers to consider the following alter- for more information. The DOR Circuit tackle the challenges we face with conviction er’s instructions. natives to RALs: Breaker Tax Credit program, available to and purpose”. • Have fuel-burning heating equipment and • File your tax return electronically (E-file) Massachusetts residents ages 65 or older, In addition to resolving the economic crisis chimneys inspected by a professional every with the refund deposited directly into your may provide a state income tax credit to sen- and the state’s $1 billion midyear budget year before cold weather sets in. bank account. Massachusetts taxpayers can iors. Further details are available at deficit, restructuring the state’s transporta- • When using a fireplace, open the flue for now e-file their state income tax returns www.mass.gov/dor. tion system and addressing the rising num- adequate ventilation. directly with the DOR using the “WebFile for ber of foreclosures and layoffs statewide are • Never use your oven to heat your home. Income” program. WebFile for Income is among the many top ranking priorities for • A generator should be used in a well-ven- free, convenient, secure, and you should MITTENS DOESN’T LIKE THE VET. Alicea and his colleagues in the Legislature tilated location outdoors away from win- receive your refund in less than 10 days. For this year. dows, doors and vent openings. more information, visit the DOR’s Web site at A 100 MILE RIDE “Focusing on efficiency and cost-saving • Only use barbecue grills (which can pro- www.mass.gov/dor. IN THE CAR IS NOT GOING TO measures will certainly be a dominant part duce CO) outside. • When you do receive your refund, avoid of the conversation this legislative session,” • If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it check cashers. They charge fees to cash RAL ENDEAR MITTENS said Alicea. “With respect to the budget from the garage immediately after starting it. and tax refund checks. Crane suggests, “If TO YOU EITHER. Do not run a vehicle or other fueled engine or you don’t have a bank account, open one so deficit, we need to focus on reforming gov- All local. All the time. ernment operations and eliminating ineffi- motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. that you can take advantage of direct deposit TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com ciencies before we even begin to consider Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running new sources of potential revenue.” vehicle is not covered with snow. Licensed in CT. & MA While the current fiscal crisis seems to • During and after a snowstorm, make sure Call For A Free Market Analysis leave little room on the agenda for new policy vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fire- 508-407-5150 initiatives, Alicea vows to maintain his com- place are clear of snow build-up. View www.joannsoldmyhouse.com mitment to the issues and policies that mat- • Be sure the fire is out before you go to JO-ANN SZYMCZAK, CRS, GRI, SRES 508- 943-7669 ter most to him. Advocating for local aid and sleep. Never close the damper with hot ashes CONNIE NEDOROSCIK, REALTOR 508-949-3205 education funding, focusing on issues affect- in the fireplace. A closed damper will cause 771 Southbridge Street. • Auburn, MA – “Independently owned and operated” ing public safety and the environment, and the fire to heat up again, forcing toxic CO DUDLEY DUDLEY- Tobin Farms serving the needs of veterans and senior cit- fumes into the house. Open House Open House izens across the Commonwealth will contin- • If the CO alarm sounds, immediately Sun • 11-1 Sun • 11-4 ue to play a significant role in Alicea’s leg- move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an 24 Prospect Ave. Dudley/Oxford Rd. islative agenda for the 2009-10 session. open window or door. Make sure everyone DUDLEY-Immaculate Ranch, 6 Rms, 3 Br, Prices starting at The House and Senate concluded the 2007- inside the home is accounted for.Call for help dining area, hwd floors, garage, lower level #399,900, Build your 08 session Tuesday, Jan. 6, as lawmakers from a fresh air location and stay there until 1/2 bath & walk-out. call Jo-Ann $234,900 dream home in Dudley’s finest neighborhood emergency personnel. rushed to place bills on Patrick’s desk before 508-943-7669 call Jo-Ann or Connie 508-943-7669 the legislative docket was cleared for the next The legislation known as “Nicole’s Law” DUDLEY- Reduced DUDLEY- Waterfront two-year session. Lawmakers and the gover- was signed on Nov. 4, 2005 to protect the Open House Massachusetts public from the dangers of Open House nor collaborated to pass more than 680 new Sun • 12-2 Sun • 12-2 bills this past session, bills which included carbon monoxide. The bill is named for 55 West Main St. 159 Pierpont Rd. sweeping energy reform legislation, corpo- Nicole Garofalo, a 7-year-old Plymouth girl Business Location rate tax reform and child protection legisla- who died in January 2005 after a snow- Fireplace, 2 baths, tion, to name a few. blocked heating vent trapped toxic carbon with private yard, 1.5 Catherdral ceilings, Commenting on this past term, Alicea stat- monoxide fumes in the family home. To pre- baths, Hwd floors, Fireplace 23’ x 22’ Family oversized 2 car garage with loft, new solar ed, “While I am proud of what we have vent future cases of carbon monoxide poi- room, 3 - c-G $259,900 hot water $232,900 accomplished during the 2007-2008 session, it soning, “Nicole’s Law” requires residential Home Ownership Month in Auburn - Ask The Experts is clear that there is significant work to be buildings that contain enclosed parking or done. It’s time to look forward to the work equipment such as boilers, furnaces and hot Free Workshops on Radon; Title 5, Selecting Contractors For Additions ahead of us and to hit the ground running.” water heaters to have working carbon Feb 12 & 14 - Radon Feb 18 & 21 - Title 5 Feb 25 & 28 - Contractors Alicea’s office is located in Room 33 of the monoxide alarms. Local fire departments State House, and his office can be reached at will inspect residences upon the sale or (617) 722-2060. transfer of a property, to ensure compliance

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COMMONWEALTH OF Church Street about 37.12 feet to the point of NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF 2006, recorded with the Worcester County MASSACHUSETTS beginning. REAL ESTATE (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in WORCESTER, SS. PROBATE TOGETHER with a 4 1/2 foot right of way in By virtue and in execution of the Power Book 39938, Page 166 of which mortgage COURT common with others over adjoining property of Sale contained in a certain mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for 01P1873FE1 to the east. Said right of way running from given by Timothy F. Giamette and Margaret breach of conditions of said mortgage and To all persons interested in the estate of said Church Street in a northerly direction, a F. Giamette to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, for the purpose of foreclosing the same will Esperanza Gomez Crespo late of Traverse distance of 74.25 feet. Subject to a 4 1/2 foot Inc., dated April 16, 2004 and recorded with be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 11:00 AM on City, MI in said County, deceased, testate. right of way along the westerly boundary of the Worcester County (Worcester District) February 18, 2009, on the mortgaged prem- A petition has been presented to said the above described property running from Registry of Deeds at Book 33515, Page 96, ises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and Court for authority to sell – at private sale – Church Street in a northerly direction, a dis- of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., singular, the premises as described in said certain real estate of said deceased. tance of 74.25 feet, creating a common as successor by merger to Wells Fargo mortgage: If you desire to object thereto you or your driveway 9 feet in width. Home Mortgage, Inc. is the present holder, All that parcel of land with the buildings attorney should file a written appearance in For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and improvements thereon located on said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in ed with Worcester County (Worcester and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same Lakeview Drive in the Town of Spencer, the forenoon on the third day of February District) Registry of Deeds in Book 35452, will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 p.m. on County of Worcester, Commonwealth of 2009, the return day of this citation. Page 201. February 17, 2009, on the mortgaged prem- Massachusetts, said premises being known Witness, Denise Meagher, Esquire, First These premises will be sold and con- ises located at 6 Thompson Pond Road, and designated as Lots 7, 8 & 9 on a plan of Judge of said Court, this fifteenth day of veyed subject to and with the benefit of all Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sugden Shores on the west shore of Lake January 2009. rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, all and singular the premises described in Sugden and recorded at the Worcester Stephen G. Abraham covenants, liens or claims in the nature of said mortgage, District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 140, Register liens, improvements, public assessments, TO WIT: Plan 4, to which plan reference is hereby January 23, 2009 any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, Land and buildings in Spencer, Worcester made for a more particular description there- water and sewer liens and any other munici- County, Massachusetts, on the Westerly side of. Said premises are conveyed subject to all THE TOWN OF EAST BROOKFIELD pal assessments or liens or existing encum- of Thompson Pond Road, Being Lot 3R as easements, restrictions, rights, covenants BOARD OF SELECTMEN brances of record which are in force and are set out on a plan entitled Plan of Revised lots and agreements of record insofar as any of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING applicable, having priority over said mort- in Spencer, Massachusetts, prepared for the same are now in force and applicable. A Public Hearing will be held Monday, gage, whether or not reference to such Nancy E. Wright and James C. Leiterman, For title reference see Deed recorded in February 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting restrictions, easements, improvements, liens dated August 7, 2002, by Para land Book 30509 at Page 271. Room, Memorial Town Complex, on the joint or encumbrances is made in the deed. Surveying, Inc. recorded with the Worcester Subject to and with the benefit of ease- petition of Verizon New England, Inc. and TERMS OF SALE: District Registry of deeds in Plan Book 787, ments, reservation, restrictions, and taking of Massachusetts Electric Company, as fol- A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Plan 64; bounded and described.as follows: record, if any, insofar as the same are now in lows: Dollars by certified or bank check will be Beginning at the Southeastern most corner force and applicable. Podunk Road - Place one (1) new jointly required to be paid by the purchaser at the of the lot herein conveyed, at an iron pipe In the event of any typographical error owned pole to be numbered VZ 25-S / E 25- time and place of sale. The balance is to be found in a stone wall, in the Westerly line of set forth herein in the legal description of the 84 on the westerly side of Podunk Road at a paid by certified or bank check at Harmon said Thompson Pond Road. premises, the description as set forth and point approximately 1,512 feet northerly from Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, THENCE, South 22 degrees 52' 05'' West contained in the mortgage shall control by the centerline of West Street at its intersec- Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to 26.02 feet by other land, now or formerly of reference. tion with Podunk Road. P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, the grantor's to a re-rod, set in the ground; This property has the address of 28 All interested parties are invited to Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) THENCE, South 86 degrees 09' 45'' West Lakeview Drive, Spencer, MA 01562 attend this hearing. days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- 62.42 feet by other land of the grantor's, to a Together with all the improvements now Board of Selectmen vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt re-rod set in the ground; or hereafter erected on the property and all January 16, 2009 in full of the purchase price. The description THENCE, North 78 degrees 11' 23'' West easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, January 23, 2009 of the premises contained in said mortgage 100 feet to a re-rod set in the ground; royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and prof- shall control in the event of an error in this THENCE, North 50 degree 31' 28'' West its, water rights and stock and all fixtures Commonwealth of Massachusetts publication. 203.42 feet by other land of the grantors, to now or hereafter a part of the property. All Worcester, ss. SUPERIOR COURT Other terms, if any, to be announced at a re-rod set in the ground; replacements and additions shall also be DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT the sale. THENCE, South 80 degrees 47' 11'' West covered by this sale. CIVIL ACTION CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC 84.42 feet by other land of the grantor's, to a Terms of Sale: Said premises will be No. 09 0081A Present holder of said mortgage re-rod set in the Easterly line Old North sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and To: Spence Road; assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other SCOTT K. JOHNSON, OF NORTHBOR- By its Attorneys, THENCE, turning and running by the said municipal liens and water or sewer liens and OUGH, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA- HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Easterly line of Old North Spencer Road, by State or County transfer fees, if any there CHUSETTS AND ANITA R. JOHNSON, OF 150 California Street a curve to the left whose radius is 541.14 are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS NORTH BROOKFIELD, COMMONWEALTH Newton, MA 02458 feet, 2907 feet, to a re-rod set in the Easterly ($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified check OF MASSACHUSETTS AND TO ALL PER- (617) 558-0500 line of Said Old North Spencer Road, will be required to be paid by the purchaser SONS ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OF 200809-0758 - RED THENCE, North 650 degrees 32' 43'' East at the time and place of the sale as a deposit THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL January 23, 2009 140.77 feet by other land of the grantor to an and the balance in cashier's or certified RELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: January 30, 2009 iron pipe found in the ground; check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the Spencer Savings Bank, a banking corpora- February 6, 2009 THENCE, South 57 degrees 55' 00'' East offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, tion with a place of business in Spencer, 70.00 feet by other land of the grantors, to a 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, Worcester County, Commonwealth of re-rod set in the ground; MA 01915, time being of the essence. Massachusetts claiming to be the holder of a COMMONWEALTH OF THENCE, South 77 degrees 23' 41'' East The Mortgagee reserves the right to mortgage covering property situated 100 Old MASSACHUSETTS 145.66 feet by other land of the grantors to postpone the sale to a later date by public East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield, WORCESTER, SS. PROBATE COURT an iron pipe found in the ground; proclamation at the time and date appointed Massachusetts given by Scott K. Johnson 08P3655RP1 THENCE, North 46 degrees 59' 44'' East for the sale and to further postpone at any and Anita R. Johnson recorded in Worcester To Ronald S. Gray an absentee, whose 66.00 feet to a drill hole in a stone wall in the adjourned sale-date by public proclamation District Registry of Deeds, Book 16198, last known address was 8 Wigwam Road, Westerly line of said Thompson Pond Road; at the time and date appointed for the Page 382, has filed with said court a North Brookfield, MA having property in the THENCE, South 10 degrees 02' 04'' 200.00 adjourned sale date. Complaint for authority to foreclose said County of Worcester; to the Treasurer and feet by said stone wall and the westerly line The premises is to be sold subject to and mortgage in the manner following: by entry Receiver General of said Commonwealth; to of said Thompson Pond Road, to the point of with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, on and possession of the premises therein all persons claiming an interest in the prop- beginning. leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, described and by exercise of the power of erty hereinafter described; and to all whom it For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- building and zoning laws, encumbrances, sale contained in said mortgage. may concern. ed with Worcester County (Worcester condominium liens, if any and all other claim If you are entitled to the benefits of the A petition has been presented to said District) Registry of Deeds in Book 31600, in the nature of liens, if any there be. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 Court praying that Nancy J. Gray of North Page 351. In the event that the successful bidder at as amended, and you object to such foreclo- Brookfield in the County of Worcester, or These premises will be sold and con- the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- sure you or your attorney should file a written some other suitable person, be appointed veyed subject to and with the benefit of all ing the within described property according appearance and answer in said court at receiver of the following described property rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the Worcester in said County on or before the of said absentee, and a warrant to take pos- covenants, liens or claims in the nature of terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed twenty-fourth day of February next or you session thereof has been issued to an officer liens, improvements, public assessments, at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee may be forever barred from claiming that who has taken and now holds the same, as any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, reserves the right to sell the property by fore- such foreclosure is invalid under said Act. follows: water and sewer liens and any other munici- closure deed to the second highest bidder, Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire, Exhibit “A” pal assessments or liens or existing encum- providing that said second highest bidder Administrative Justice of said Court, this thir- REAL ESTATE: Personal Residence: brances of record which are in force and are shall deposit with the Mortgagee's attorneys, teenth day of January 2009. Location: 8 Wigwam Road, North Brookfield, applicable, having priority over said mort- DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA L.L.C., 1 Dennis P. McManus, Clerk MA, valued @ $155,000.00 ( ⁄2 value), Ocean gage, whether or not reference to such 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, January 23, 2009 East Resort, Timeshare: Location: Ormond restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Massachusetts, 01915, the amount of the 1 Beach, Florida, valued @ $1,250.00 ( ⁄2 or encumbrances is made in the deed. required deposit as set forth herein within NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF value), Wood lot: Location: Smith Hanson TERMS OF SALE: three (3) business days after written notice of REAL ESTATE Road, North Brookfield, MA., valued @ A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) the default of the previous highest bidder and 1 By virtue and in execution of the Power $850.00 ( ⁄2 value). Dollars by certified or bank check will be title shall be conveyed to the said second of Sale contained in a certain mortgage PERSONAL ESTATE: Gray V. Michael, required to be paid by the purchaser at the highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said given by Scott M. Blodgett and Lynn A. Stapleton Associates, Ltd: Worcester time and place of sale. The balance is to be written notice. Blodgett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Superior Ct, Docket #050934B - value unde- paid by certified or bank check at Harmon If the second highest bidder declines to Services, Inc., dated December 27, 2004 termined chose of action, Vehicles: 1962 Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, purchase the within described property, the and recorded with the Worcester County Willy Jeep valued @ $5,000.00, 2003 Chevy Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Impala valued @ $2,050.00, 1964 GMC P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, within described property at the amount bid Book 35452, Page 203, of which mortgage Dump valued @ $500.00, 1999 Utility Trailer Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) by the second highest bidder. Chase Home Finance LLC is the present valued @ $50.00, 1960 Chevy Pickup valued days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- The foreclosure deed and the consider- holder, for breach of the conditions of said @ $3,500.00, 2003 Backhoe valued @ vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt ation paid by the successful bidder shall be mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, $5,500.00, Yamaha 4-Wheeler valued @ in full of the purchase price. The description held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & the same will be sold at Public Auction at $2,500.00, Total Value - $19,100.00, Misc. of the premises contained in said mortgage LONGORIA L.L.C., (hereinafter called the 12:00 p.m. on February 20, 2009, on the Firearms valued @ $5,000.00, Boats: 1998 shall control in the event of an error in this "Escrow Agent") until the deed shall be mortgaged premises located at 26 Church Chaparral 7/08 valued @ $2,000.00, 1975 publication. released from escrow to the successful bid- Street, Spencer, Worcester County, Boston Whaler - valued @ $1,000.00, Other terms, if any, to be announced at der at the same time as the consideration is Massachusetts, all and singular the premises Motorcycle: 1997 HD valued @ $1,550.00, the sale. released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days described in said mortgage, Safety Deposit Box: location - undetermined WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., after the date of sale, whereupon all obliga- TO WIT: and value undetermined contents, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO tions of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to a certain parcel of land situated in Spencer Miscellaneous Personal Property: location WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow on the northerly side of Church Street, being undetermined and value undetermined, Present holder of said mortgage Agent shall be discharged. shown on a plan of land owned by heirs of State Retirement: NBSB Acct. - 9402596 Other terms to be announced at the Joseph Duhamel, dated June 28, 1972 and Direct Deposit - value undetermined and By its Attorneys, sale. recorded in the Worcester District Registry of New York Life, Variable Annuity - Location: HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Dated: January 13, 2009, Deutsche Bank Deeds, Plan Book 355, Plan 44, and bound- New York, New York - valued @ 150 California Street National Trust Company as Trustee under ed and described as follows: $197,500.00. Newton, MA 02458 Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as BEGINNING at a point on the northerly line If you desire to object thereto, you or (617) 558-0500 of March 1, 2007 Securitized Asset Backed of Church Street, Spencer, Massachusetts your attorney should file a written appear- 200809-1797 - BLU Receivables LLC Trust 2007-BR1 Mortgage which point is about 218 feet westerly of the ance in said Court at Worcester before ten January 23, 2009 Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-BR1, intersection of the northerly line of Church o’clock in the forenoon on the third day of January 30, 2009 By: Reneau Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, Street and the westerly line of Mechanic March 2009, the return day of this citation. February 6, 2009 GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Street; Witness, Denise Meagher, Esquire, First Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA THENCE northerly 148.50 feet by land now Judge of said Court, this seventeenth day of 01915, 978-921-2670, www.dgandl.com or formerly of William Courtemanche; December 2008. NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF (2340.89/Perron)(01/23/09, 01/30/09, THENCE westerly by land now or formerly of Stephen G. Abraham REAL ESTATE 02/06/09)(139401) the heirs of Lewis Menard about 37.12 feet to Register of Probate By virtue and in execution of the Power a point; January 23, 2009 of Sale contained in a certain mortgage January 23, 2009 THENCE southerly by land now or formerly January 30, 2009 given by Alfred G. Perron, Edith M. Perron January 30, 2009 of Peter Baribeault about 148.50 feet to a February 6, 2009 to Mortgage Electronic Registration February 6, 2009 point on the northerly line of Church Street; Systems, Inc., as nominee for New Century THENCE easterly along the northerly line of Mortgage Corporation dated October 5, 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 23, 2009 Credit score linked to careful credit card use WARE — The recession is bringing home les- added. Further, she said, “That discipline is easi- “A responsible credit card holder is often in a the importance of savings when difficult eco- sons about the responsible use of credit, and er to keep by receiving statements and paying position to negotiate with the card issuer for a nomic times settle in.” FamilyFirst Bank Vice President and Treasurer online, which is a paperless way to avoid the lower interest rate,” she said, adding that pay- The 88-year-old FamilyFirst Bank, with assets Dawn M. Swistak listed several consumer guide- ongoing expense of postage and the risk of a late ment in full each month, as a practical matter, totaling approximately $61 million, maintains lines for the careful use of credit cards. delivery that can mar a credit report.” converts the credit card into a cash substitute, branches in Ware, Three Rivers and East “Study all of the terms and conditions, even in Generally, holding monthly spending to no regardless the interest rate. Brookfield and provides service at www.family- the small print, because the individual holding more than about 30 percent of a consumer’s cred- “Perhaps best of all,” Ms. Swistak observed, firstbank.com. Deposits are insured in full the credit card will always be held accountable it limit is one important factor that can result in “is that the careful use of a credit card means through the Federal Deposit Insurance for honoring them,” she emphasized. a good credit score, which is itself significant in avoiding expenditures on fees and interest, and, Corporation and the Share Insurance Fund of Paying off the balance, on time, each month, determining creditworthiness, according to instead, the sensible building up of savings. In Massachusetts. FamilyFirst Bank is an equal avoids fees and interest that quickly mount, she Swistak. fact, another lesson of the current recession is housing lender. BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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(10-6) Full or part time. We have '96 Conversion Van, Established 1996 Call for more In sealed box. White with Black Water Pipe, Cut, Split & Delivered. SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL 339 Main Street customers waiting for you!! information, veil, worn once. $200 or Gas Grill, Chiminea. Seasoned $230 per cord. SHELTER. Certified • Bonded • Insured Southbridge, MA 01550 Commission. best offer. Call 508-867-5525 (508)832-3029 or Call (413)245-3306 www.secondchanceanimals.org 508-347-3826 gordonlasalle.com Call Pat, (508)414-7173 (508)272-3433 Call (508)248-6601 518-480-1143 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 21, 2009

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Some evenings Attendant and weekends. Valid driver’s license, CORI Apply in person required. Hampton Inn 448 FURNITURE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Apply In Person To: 328 Main Street 400 SERVICES RENT RENT RENT RENT Tom McMullen Sturbridge MA 01566 Have Your Christopher Heights Of North Brookfield Southbridge Furniture 2 Bedroom, 4 Room. Southbridge Worcester C&C 28 Spring Street Large First Floor 6-Room 20 Mary Scano Drive 400 SERVICES Cozy, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Mystery Shoppers Professionally 3 large rooms, first Gas Heat, No Pets, Apartment. Gleaming Wood Worcester, MA 01605 Properties Floors, Freshly Painted, Nice 508-792-1456 Earn Up To $100 Per Day! Restored floor. $625/monthly. First And Last Months Rent. Undercover Shoppers 402 GENERAL SERVICES LOOK & COMPARE References and security $675 per month. Yard, Nice Location. At Reasonable $850/Month Plus Utilities. Needed To Judge Retail & 2 Bedroom required. Call (508)765-6007 Dining Establishments. Rates First & Security. No Pets. Auto Body Luxury Condo On No pets. Washer/dryer Pam Experience Not Required Southbridge/Charlton Technician 877-787-6583 A&H hookups. REMAX Professional Line. Appliances, Gas Southbridge Associates 508-885-5556 Or Help Fireplace, $795/Month Call (508)867-2478 3 room-1 bedroom 1st floor Or Visit 40 Hours Per Week JUNK Or (508)867-7404 in quiet area. Heat, hot water, Must Have Own Tools. Also, Quality 1, 2 & 3 www.pamcrawford.com NEED EXTRA REMOVAL Bedroom Apartments! gas stove, washer/dryer, Apply At Appliances, Off-Street refrigerator all included. Pay CASH? own electric lights. $700 per Sturbridge Automotive Work When You Want To! Parking. North Brookfield 109-D Main Street MASONRY month for one person/$750 Southbridge Part-Time Chauffeurs Furniture Facelifting, Sturbridge New const. Heat/hot water. for two. First/last. 508-347-9970 Wanted To Go Out And Have 1 & 2 bedrooms Large Three Bedroom Ask For Gabe MOVING Painting, Caning, Two bedroom apartment. Call (508)764-1484 Apartment, Third Floor. A Great Time, Responsibly. Stripping to Refinishing, Appliances, off-street Elevator accessible, onsite CDL A Must To Make The laundromat, trash removal, Washer/Dryer Hookups, CLEANING & And Repairs. parking, coin-op Southbridge Off-Street Parking. BIG MONEY! washer/dryer on private parking. Guaranteed. Appliances included. 3-4 bedroom apartments 1st $750/Month + Utilities 508-731-0226 DEMOLITION premises. First & Security www.limoaffair.net Free Estimates. & 2nd floor; All apartments $750/month including For more info are Section 8 approved and 508-410-7004 Pick-up & Delivery. hot water. (508)867-4277 are in move in condition. Call (508)765-0501 First and security deposit Part Time North Brookfield required and no pets. Make Your Own Hours Antique Sturbridge 4 Room, Second Floor, Excellent landlord, so Southbridge Pursenably Yours Completely furnished Stove & Refrigerator, apartments don’t stay vacant. Large Three Bedroom, Is Looking For Reliable, Doctor efficiencies. All utilities Washer/Dryer Hookups, Call now (774)402-4281 Second Floor. Freshly Become A Outgoing Individuals Clean Out and cable. $200 per Enclosed Back Porch. for availability and Painted. New Wall-To-Wall Interested in Selling 508-248-9225 week. First & Last, No Pets. Carpeting, Hot Water, Attics, Garages, showings. Range, Clothes Dryer, Women’s Purses Cellars, Houses, Call Tammy at $650/Month Dental Host At-Home Parties 508-579-0539 Refrigerator, All Included. Or Corporate Events Apartments, Write To: Highly Efficient To Heat! Call Kathy For Details Offices, Stores, Etc. PO Box 100 Southbridge No Pets/Waterbeds Assistant North Brookfield, MA 01535 51 Green Ave 860-455-1979 Appliances 500 REAL ESTATE $750/Month In Just Charlton Clean, Renovated 3-4 One-Year Lease Demolition Large One Bedroom, North Brookfield Bedroom Unit. 501 REAL ESTATE First Floor Two Bedroom Available Immediately To Apply Call Part-Time Small Buildings All Appliances, Utilities 508-765-0386 120 Days! WANTED Not Included. First & Last. Apartment With Back Deck. Second Floor, Office Assistant/ ATTN: Landlords Fully Applianced, Washer/Dryer Hookups, 9:30am-5:30pm A Career You Can Or House Owners $650/Month 508-637-1563 Washer/Dryer Hookups. Personal Storage, Yard. Smile About... Bookkeeper Clean & $750, First & Last • Evening Classes QuickBooks Knowledge Includes Additional Storage Helpful. Must Be Paint Interiors Room, Off-Street Parking. Reasonably Good • Tuition Payment Cats OK. Southbridge Plans Self-Motivated. We Do The Work! Charlton Credit & References. Large, Clean, Modern One Flexible Hours. Small One Bedroom. $700/Month Plus Utilities No Dogs, Please. • In-Office Real World First/Last & Security Bedroom Second Floor Fax Resume To: 10% Discount Off-Street Parking. Illegal Drug Users Apartment. Training $600/Month Credit Check. Need Not Apply. 508-248-0777 With This Ad Available After 2/15. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Or Email To: Call Heat & Utilties Not Included. Section 8 OK $450/Month + Utilities N.E. Dental ************** Available 1/1/09 Contact Connie Call Joe At [email protected] 508-867-6535 First & Security Assistant School 800-844-0034 508-248-1899 774-230-8486 508-410-7004 120 Stafford Street, EQUAL HOUSING Suite #201 Post Office Now OPPORTUNITY Charlton North Brookfield Southbridge Worcester, MA Second Floor 2+ Bedroom Hiring! ************** Two Bedroom Trailer/Single Apartment. Quiet 56 Taft Street Southbridge www.nedentalschool.org Avg Pay $20/hour, Call The All real estate advertising in Family. Neighborhood, Second Floor, Three Modern 2 Bedroom 508-425-6644 $57K/year, including Federal this newspaper is subject to Nice Flat Yard. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Bedroom Apartment. Apartments. Appliances, benefits, OT. Placed by Junk Man The Federal Fair Housing Act $750/Month $750/Month Off-Street Parking, Double Off-Street Parking. Call Now For More adSource, not affiliated SNOWPLOWING of 1968, which makes it No Utilities First, Last & Security Parlor. $800/Month Immediate Occupancy! Information. with USPS, who hires. illegal to advertise any 508-248-1899 508-248-3725 First & Last. Pets Negotiable. $675-$725/Month 1-866-533-4717 Trees Cut preference, limitation or Call Pat 774-258-0147 Rated One Of 401-434-8997 The Top 10 Brush/Limbs discrimination based on race, Douglas North Brookfield color, religion, sex, handicap, (2) Two Bedroom Spacious 3 Bedroom, Recession-Proof Removed familial status (number of Southbridge Careers!!! Apartments. First Floor Apartment. Southbridge Truck Drivers children and or pregnancy), Washer/Dryer Hookups, NEW LISTING! Removal of Metal, national origin, ancestry, age, Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Clean 4 room, 2 bedroom Wanted Appliances, Parking, Off-Street Parking. Nice Clean & Spacious 5-Room, Appliances, marital status, or any duplex apartment. Stove, Two Bedroom Customer Help Class A CDL with Hazmat. Plowing, Yard Care. Private Yard. Owner-Occupied refrigerator, hookups, Furniture, TV’s. intention to make an such $750/Month + Utilities $750 Immediate Day Driving Construction preference, limitation or Entrance, Large Closet, basement, yard, good area. Coin-Op Laundry. No Smoking. Pets Negotiable No pets. Credit check, Heat Efficient With Throughout Northeast. discrimination. This References & Security Openings materials Cellars & newspaper will not Convenient Location. First & Last New Heat & Water Systems $19.25 Base Appt. Company Based in Attics cleaned. First Floor $890 Required & Thermal Windows. North Brookfield. knowingly accept any $675 per month, Flexible FT/PT Sales/Service. Demolition of small advertising for real estate Second Floor $875 508-735-6718 plus utilities. Washer/Dryer Hookups, No Experience Necessary. Retirees Welcome! that is in violation of the law. 508-476-2508 Before 8pm Call (508)765-2658 Refrigerator & Stove, Ideal For Students! No Overnight Loads. buildings, Tires. 508-341-2486 Fenced Yard, Porch, Leaves removed. Our readers are hereby All Ages 17+ (508)867-3235 informed that all dwellings Northbridge Southbridge Off-Street Parking, Ceiling Conditions Apply. Small Residential advertising in this newspaper Fans Throughout. Call Now (Linwood) Cohassee Street No Pets. No Smoking Victoria Place Salon & Day Moves. are available on and equal First Floor, Nice Three 508-797-0600 opportunity basis. To Douglas First Floor, First & Security Spa Has Openings For F/P Furnaces Removed Four Room Apartment. Bedroom. Quiet Dead End Section 8 OK complain about 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Street. Stove & Check-our-down-to- discrimination call The NO PETS, AVAILABLE FEBRUARY! Driver Experienced Apartments Available NO SMOKING. Refrigerator Included. Valet Parking Attendant- earth prices first! Department of Housing and $875/Month Call 508-765-8730 Urban Development “HUD” Prices start at $845/month. Clean, Cozy, Quiet. to work at several locations Stylists Weekends also! Off-Street Parking. Heat & Utilities Not Included. in Worcester, MA. toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Includes heat, hot water, A/C, 508-248-1899 Pay Negotiable, Based For the N.E. area, call HUD $800/Month Plus Security. IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T- On Experience. Friendly pool, fitness center & Southbridge Central Mass ad 617-565-5308,. The toll children’s program. Includes Heat, Hot Water, Newly Finished Huge, P/T available. Potential to Staff, Professional Stove, Refrigerator, and Connecticut free number for the hearing Off street parking. Southbridge 3 bedroom 7 room. earn $11 and more to start. Atmosphere, Blinds & Carpeting. Great benefits heath, dental, 508-347-7804 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Call (508)476-3777 First Floor Three Bedroom, Wall-to-wall carpeting, lots 14 Years In Business Available Now of closet space, tile floors, 401k plan, plenty of room for or 505 APARTMENTS FOR Newly Renovated. Porch, In Worcester. 508-234-2025 Washer/Dryer Hookup, new windows, well insulated, growth! Applicant must be Dudley 508-473-4576 over 18, must be able to Contact Bonnie 413-262-5082 RENT 2 Bedroom Apartment Storage. Section 8 OK. ceiling fans, laundry drive standard 508-792-1980 Heat and Hot Water Included. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY hookups, private porch, no transmission vehicles, have No Pets/No Smoking Oxford First And Security pets. First, security and credit check. Section 8 valid license, and prior 433 CLEANING Off-Street Parking Two Bedroom, One Bath. Required. customer service experience Brookside Call (860)935-5206 Second Floor Of Two Call (508)864-6554 welcome. $875/month. a plus!!! 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Family Home. Call (508)765-5359 Please contact us at * TLC Home * Terrace Dudley Appliances & Heat Included. 877-455-5552 or at: Certified Home Good Condition, Quiet Cleaning Affordable 2 Bedroom Duplex For Rent Neighborhood. No Dogs. Southbridge Southbridge www.valetparkof Health Aides Have You Heard The Apartments For Rent. $1000/Month FIRST MONTH’S Non-Smokers Only. america.com/employment Two Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, F/T In Charlton Area. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” Spacious, Fully Eat-In Kitchen With Available February 1st RENT FREE Cozy Three Room, One Apply In Person To We Use & Supply Organic Applianced. Appliances, Washer/Dryer 508-963-0714 Clean Four Room Bedroom. Stove & Fridge. Family Support Overlook Visiting Cleaners To Ensure Your A/C In Every Unit! Hookups. No Animals. Apartment, Third Floor. $495/Month Advocate Nursing Assoc. Family’s Safety. Security Deposit Required. One Year Lease & First & Security, 88 Masonic Home Rd. Starting at $696 SOUTHBRIDGE Healthy Families Program Holiday Gift Certificates Convenient Location. References Required. Credit Check. Cats OK. Davenport Bldg., 2nd Floor Available For That $875/Month Plus Utilities 413-283-5445 in Southbridge is looking for Charlton • On-Site Laundry BRAND NEW Last & Security an enthusiastic and caring Special Someone! Call Susan $575/month Leave Message 508-434-2440 A Perfect Gift! • Basketball Court 860-942-6194 APARTMENTS! individual to provide home EOE Call 508-765-0386 visits to young parents and • Playground 2 Bedrooms/$775. Southbridge their children in the CALL TAMMIE TODAY Dudley Weekdays 9:30a-5:30p Southbridge area. Strong FOR A CLEANER • Pool Available now. To Apply One Bedroom Apartment people skills and desire to PCA Wanted For Rent Stove, refrigerator and Available 2/1 TOMORROW! INCOME LIMITS APPLY No Pets, No Waterbeds support young families with 5 Nights Per Week Two Bedroom dishwasher included. Larger One Bedroom children under the age of Wednesday Through Sunday 508-347-3275 Section 8 Welcome Apartments. Secure building. Apartment Southbridge Available 3/1 3 required. For Adult Female. 774-230-7885 Office Open From: $650 Off-street parking. Assist with building strong $10.89 Per Hour Five Room, First Floor Both Completely Remodelled NO Pets. With New Kitchens And community partnerships. Call Carolyn Office/Homes Monday-Friday Three Bedroom Apartment For Rent. 9:00am to 5:00pm Apartments Call (508)765-5852 Pay Own Oil. All New Appliances. Bilingual/Bicultural-Spanish 508-949-1714 Spring Or Fall Cleanings speaking preferred; reliable Weekend & Evening $700-$900 Newly Renovated. Economical Gas Heat. Quiet transportation required. Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookups. Location In Best Part Of Monthly Cleanings Appointments Please Call First & Last Month Required. Town. Off-Street Parking. Great benefits including 325 PROFESSIONAL Available 508-943-1685 1 Bedroom Third Floor health, dental, vacation, Flexible Hours/Days Apartment. Stove & $700/Month. NO Pets. $550 & $625 508-764-6425 508-615-6513 mileage, etc. Pay range MORTGAGE Registered/Insured/ Brookside Terrace Dudley Refrigerator, Private $12-$14/hr. Full-time and Bonded 11 Village Drive Parking. No Smoking/Pets Part-time positions available. RECRUITER Two Bedroom Apartment, $450 Per Month References Available Southbridge,MA 01550 Second Floor Of Two Family ($550 Furnished) Southbridge Southbridge Send resume with cover ATTN: Current/Former Second Floor, Two letter specifying position to: Home. Large Kitchen, Utilities Not Included. One Incredible, Spacious, Mortgage Professionals Gas-On-Gas Stove. Year Lease. Security Deposit Second Floor, Two Bedroom. Stove, Human Resource Local Recruiting Firm 442 LICENSED DAY Nice Area. Washer/Dryer & & Credit Check Bedroom Apartment. Refrigerator. Hardwood Administrator, Growing Rapidly. Duties: Floors. Hot Water Included. CARE Trash Removal Included. 508-248-3743 Hardwoods, Appliances, Worcester Community Filling Job Openings & (508)764-7675 $675/Month Porches, W/D Hookups, No Pets. Action Council, Inc. Arranging Interviews With *************** First/Last &Security Off-Street Parking. First, Last & Security 484 Main St., 2nd Floor Top Banks In New England & 508-479-7681 Southbridge $725/Month Plus Utilities $675/Month New York City. Training The Commonwealth of Dudley 508-829-5853 Worcester, MA 01608 3 bedroom apartment. 1 bedroom, newly decorated. First & Security Required. Provided. Commission Massachusetts Office of Brand new kitchen, bath, No Pets or: [email protected] $75k+. Benefits. Child Care Services Section 8 approved. Holland Hardwood floors, large great shape. 508-410-7004 Southbridge AA/EOE Call Jeff At requires that all ads Near Lake, Quiet Cozy $600 per month. North Wind Consultants kitchen/dining, quiet Two Bedroom. Stove & Spacious first floor, 2BR, placed in the newspaper neighborhood, front Call (508)765-0914 860-774-2800 for child care (daycare) Refrigerator, Carpeted. Southbridge Living room and dining Foster porch, off-street parking, Jet Tub w/ Full Bath. Nearby Large 1 Bedroom Apartment room. Quiet area on Rte.169. in your home include washer in basement. Boat Ramp & Swimming. Southbridge Completely Remodeled Washer/dryer hookups, Parents Wanted your license number. Stove included. Gas heat. Parking. 12 Cohasse Street $650/Month Off-street parking. Seeking Quality Homes P/T Front Desk No smoking, some pets OK. No Pets. First/Last Small One Bedroom, Second 3 Bedroom Apartment $775/month. First/Last Throughout Central MA Manager First/Last & Security $650/Month Floor. Includes Stove and Completely Remodeled RENT NOW & GET HALF OF To Provide Foster Care Leicester Center $975/month plus utilities Available Now! Refrigerator. $850/Month FIRST MONTH FREE!!! To Children In Need. Needed For Worcester Family Daycare or Section 8. 508-612-4911 $500 per month. (774)262-6533 24/7 Support. Generous Salon/Spa. Customer Call (508)987-5441 Available Now! Experienced Provider Has First & Last Required. Section 8 Welcome Reimbursement. Service Experience Utilities Not Included. Preferred. Must Be Openings For Your Child, HOLLAND 508-320-2175 Southbridge $600 Gas Incentive Toddler Through Douglas Call 508-248-1899 Reliable, Detail Oriented, WATERFRONT Three Bedroom Apartment And Able To Multi-Task. School-Age. Enclosed Yard, Second Floor, Three Room Quiet Street. Flexible Hours. One Bedroom Apartment. For Rent. First Floor, Flexible Schedule, Some Apartment. Included: Stove, Southbridge Southbridge $800/Month Special Low Rates Available Refrigerator, Table & Four Includes Heat, Hot Water, 141 Everett Street Large 3 bedroom, 6 rooms. Days & Evenings, Electricity, Cable, And Recently Remodeled. And E/O Saturday. At This Time. Chairs, Heat & Hot Water. 4 Bedrooms, Stove & Off street parking, Kathy No Pets. Boat Slip. Refrigerator Included. No Pets.Washer/Dryer Contact Bonnie washer/dryer hookups. Devereux Therapeutic First & Last Month Required. No Smokers, No Pets. $895/Month $775 per month plus utilities. Hookups. 508-792-1980 508-892-9983 Shared Laundry Foster Care 508-769-1437 (cell) $700/Month Heat & Utilities Not Included. First and security. First & Security Required. 508-829-6769 Or 508-248-1019 Call Joe 1-508-476-7134 $725/Month 508-248-1899 Call 508-949-0630 License #2084989 413-245-3295 Call (508)909-6025 JANUARY, 21, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT RENT RENT Southbridge Sturbridge Webster Three bedroom first floor, 2 Bedroom Second Floor. de-leaded, remodeled, stove, Lakeside Quiet & Renovated off-street parking, Apartments Appliances, Gas Heat, washer/dryer hookups, 3 Room, 1 Bedroom Coin-Op, Off-Street Parking. limited/restricted Apartment . Kitchen $675/month. storage. First, last and Appliances, 1/4 Mile To First/Last & References. security deposits. Section 8 I-84 And MA Pike. Call (508)943-0227 welcome. References and No Smoking, No Pets. credit check. No pets, References A Must. no utilities. Webster $650/month. 30 Poland Street $850.00 per month. Call (508)347-9623 Call (508)637-1074 Modern 4-Room Apartment, 9am-6pm Just Renovated. Kitchen , Appliances, Furnished. Southbridge Sturbridge Large Rooms, Great Two Bedroom Sturbridge Heights Closets! Off-Street Parking. Apartments. Well (Hall Road) Less Than 1 Mile To Maintained, Spacious 1 Bedroom. I-395. Walking Distance Convenient Locations. First & Last. $650/month. To Most Webster Schools. No Pets. From $650 Also Available Call For More Details $700/Month Brand New Two Bedroom Call 508-943-0972 508-769-2500 Applianced Apartments. Starting At $845/Month Or 508-949-1400 Southbridge Call (508)729-3429 Webster Two Bedroom Townhouse. Brand New Two 1.5 Bath, All Applianced, Uxbridge Private Driveway, Yard. First Floor, Two Bedroom Bedroom Apartment. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Apartment. Dining Room, Many Amenities 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 No Smoking, No Pets. Living Room, Kitchen & Including Dishwasher. RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS $800/Month Plus Utilities Bath. Appliances Included. Nice Area, First & Security Washer/Dryer Hookups. Washer/Dryer Facilities. Spencer 508-320-1863 West Brookfield One-Year Lease. $775/Month 1 and 2 bedrooms, walk to Office Space 546 CEMETARY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 565 ROOMS FOR RENT 508-765-5129 References Required. beautiful town common. Bright & Spacious Rooms In Uxbridge No Pets Stove, refrigerator, Beautiful, Historic Victorian. Brookfield Southbridge Southbridge One bedroom apartment with Call 508-769-2500 dishwasher, washer/dryer Centrally Located On Route 55 Plus Community. Room For Rent Very Attractive One Bedroom loft, stove and refrigerator hookups, nice yard. 9. Ample Parking. Great CEMETERY Nanatomqua Mobile included. $650 per month Male Wanted To Share Clean Apartment. Centrally $595-$750/month plus Location. Variety Of LOTS: Home Park. & Sober Apartment With Located, Lots Of Windows, plus utilities. First and last. Webster utilities. No pets. First and Floorplans Available. 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Modern Two in the Two Other Males. Also have garage for rent for Bright, Sunny & Private last. Call Scott Carport, Screen Porch, $450/Month Kitchen & Bath. $100/month. describes this beautiful 1 Call (508)868-5911 or 508-320-2814 Garden of Valor Completely Furnished With Bedroom Apartment. Unit at Worcester Memorial New Appliances, Includes Everything. Call (508)867-2398 Or Neil Park in Paxton. New Roof. Must Have Job Or On Appliances & Furniture. (508)278-6319 is located on 1st Floor. 508-868-1043 Safe & Quiet Building. $650/Month $1500/best offer. 508-892-7228 Disability. $125/Week Heat & Hot Water Included. West Brookfield Please call 774-262-7307 First/Last & Security 508-248-6687 Warren Call Claire @ 2 bedroom apartment 508-885-5133 Call 508-561-6316 Townhouse (No Fees) Bazinet Realty second floor. Off street Webster Brookfield Southbridge: 7 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full 508-943-0667 parking, washer/dryer For Rent Baths, Porch, 2 Rooms hookup. $800 per month, Nanatomqua Mobile Spencer Large 1 bedroom modern. plus utilities. No pets. 1000 Square Feet Cemetery Plots at Home Park Rooms Available Wall to wall, appliances (Office/Sewing), Fenced Yard, Appliances, Webster Call for more details, To Worcester County (55 And Over) Professionally Managed. included, coin-op laundry, no 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Historic Building. Common pets, lease and security. Washer/Dryer, Parking, First Floor, Four Room (413)436-9544 14,000 Square Feet Memorial Park $575 and up, utilities not Private Yard, Turn-Key. Apartment. With Parking. in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. Bath, Living Room, Large Kitchen/Living Areas. $850/Month Stove, Refrigerator, And And Anything Kitchen, Laundry Room Security Deposit & included. West Brookfield In Between... Call (508)987-6180 Call (508)764-2866 Call 508-867-8971 Coin-Op Laundry In With New Appliances, References Required. Basement. Mobile Home At Madden Estates Owner Will Give You And Door To Back Porch. Please Call George Spencer No Pets. First/Last & Price You Can’t Refuse! Garden of Prayer REDUCED 508-791-3224 Security Required. A 55-And-Over 1 Bedroom Apartment Webster 508-753-3670 3 lots, side by side, buy two $79,900 EOH Section 8 Approved Mobile Home Park. for $2000 and get the third Newly Renovated $650/Month 2 Bedroom, Country 508-868-4662 w/Small Office. free. Choice ground. NORTH VILLAGE 508-864-7595 Setting 1 pet, hookups, 565 STORAGE SPACE Near Bus Route. $600 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE Worcester county memorial $600-First, Last, Security. park, Paxton MA. Mobile Home FOR ENT No Smoking/Pets, One Home Available Now! R Newly Insulated. 2 bedroom units Webster Spencer Call (508)234-7116 For Sale Off-Street Parking. starting at $760!! Large Three Bedroom Also Selling Two Bedroom Condo. Bright, In Sturbridge Retirement Webster Coin-Op on site. First Floor Apartment. New Mobile Homes Modern, Contemporary Two Cemetery Co-Operative. 30 Poland Street First/Last, Security & Heat and hot water Living Room, Dining Room, Call (508)867-7972 Style. Hardwood, 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths Need Some Extra Space To Background Check is included. Off-Street Parking, Coin-Op. Tile, & Appliances. Lots (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Store Those Summer Toys, Call (508)885-9307 Also: Second Floor, Five West Brookfield Great Kitchen. Beautifully Worcester County Area). Air Conditioning, Boats, Etc.? or (774)696-4567 Must income qualify. Room Apartment. Landscaped Grounds. Memorial Park Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Small & Large Units Motel Rooms For Rent For Appointment Section 8 Approved Convenient Location. In Paxton Available. Spencer Section 8 Vouchers Daily & Weekly Rates Rent To Own! 508-347-9370 Call 508-949-1400 2 bedroom townhouse. For More Information All Rooms Have Microwave $900 For Each, Or 508-943-0972 After 5pm Accepted. & Fridge, Some Rooms Have (6 Months Credit) Gas heat & hot water, Call 508-943-8807 From $850 $1800 For Both Retiring? Leave Message Electric appliances, hookups. Kitchenette. Think Of A Mobile Home Please call Housekeeping Service Call Scott Call Cheryl One year lease. No pets. 508-320-2814 In A Beautiful Park In First last and security ($500) (508)987-1595 Copper Lantern 413-245-4181 Sturbridge. $720 per month. Webster Motor Lodge 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Two Bedrooms, One And 575 VACATION RENTALS One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Call (508)886-4312 508-867-6441 WORCESTER COUNTY Webster CopperLanternMotorLodge.com Southbridge New Roof, New Windows, Spencer Prospect 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape. MEMORIAL PARK; And Many Updates. (2) First Floor 2 Bedroom seerealtor.com Great One Bedroom. Apartments. Modern kitchen, living room, Paxton, MA Top Level; Bedroom, Small Off-Street Parking. Estates Whitinsville laundry/mud room, garage, 2 adjoining lots. $89,500 Florida Office, Bath. Lower Level; Washer/Dryer Hookups. 1, 2 or 3 bedroom private back yard & patio. Asking $1500 or Best Offer 508-347-8791 Open Kitchen/Living/Dining, Last & Security. 1 & 2 Bedroom apartments. Large rooms, $1500 per month plus for both call (508)867-3820 Disney Area 1/2 Bath, Laundry. FIRST MONTH FREE! Apartments. with appliances. Off-street utilities. First and security. Sturbridge Quiet Lake View, Pool. $690/Month parking. No pets. References required. Worcester County $99,900 All the comforts of First/Last & Security Deposit. AVAILABLE NOW!!! 1 Month Free Rent No utilities included. Call (508)729-0910 (Park Share Included) home, with the Criminal/Credit Check 508-943-1944 First/Last & References Memorial Park, Starting At $825/Month Now Available: Charming, Move-In Ready. attractions nearby. Or 774-230-3744 Historical Buildings Call (508)476-7856 Webster Paxton Fully Applianced, C/A, Open INCLUDES UTILITIES Floor Plan. Two Bedrooms, 2 Bedroom, 508-885-5216 510 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch. 4 lots in the Garden of the Webster Must Income Qualify In Quiet Neighborhood. Cross, which is the oldest One Large Bath. 2 bath condo. Spencer 18 Mechanic Street SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS $1000/Month Plus Utilities garden in the park. Value Maintenance Free. Shaded. Sleeps 6, Furnished Studio Apartment. WELCOME Available Immediately! $7000, asking $6000. Monthly Fee $180. Full kitchen, pool, Large Three Bedroom On Call Linda At Includes Taxes, Cable Second Floor. Washer/Dryer Shared Bathroom. With Attention Will sell separately. tennis and more! All Utilities, Laundry, Call Bazinet Realty Call (508)892-8685 TV And More! Hookups & Off-Street Nail Techs 508-943-0667 Parking. Off-Street Parking. (508)943-9567 Why Rent? $75/per night. $125/Weekly Fully Equipped 860-315-7122 Available Immediately. Manicure/Pedicure Room 546 CEMETARY LOTS Worcester County $750/Month + Utilities For Rental Application E.H.O. Reserve now for Call 508-943-9452 In Established Worcester Sturbridge 508-320-2329 Salon/Day Spa Available 3 Lots Memorial Park Apply In Person Paxton, MA Mobile Home 55+ Winter & Spring Fri/Sat Morning 9am-Noon Webster For P/T Lease. Pine Grove Spencer Flexible Scheduling, Plots In Garden Of Honor. 1 Bedroom, Ideal One bedroom duplex, Spacious 2 Bedroom Cemetery 2 Lots & 2 Vaults. Location, Close To 508-885-4078 Apartment. 2nd Floor, Reception Service appliances, one year lease, Webster Included If Desired. Whitinsville, MA Asking $2700 For All Everything. New Floors, no pets. First, last, $500 2 & 3 Bedroom Gas Heat. Coin-Ops, All Adjoining, Side-By-Side. 774-745-0026 Off-Street Parking. Call Bonnie Carpets, Paint, Windows, security. $525 per month. Apartments 508-792-1980 Good Location Near Please Leave Message Shower, Cabinets & Please call 508-886-4312 Starting at $165/week $675 Per Month. Front/Path. First & Security Deposit Asking $1100 Each 550 MOBILE HOMES Counters. Newer Furnace, Florida Spencer Dudley Call 508-410-1319 Chase Mill Or $3000 For All 3 A/C & More. Fort Myers Beach Two Bedroom Apartment, One Bedroom Apartments. Complex 508-234-5389 14x70 Mobile Washer/Dryer. W/D Hookups, Stove & Starting At $140/Week Webster $37,500 One Bedroom Beach (Formerly Ethan Allen) Home 508-347-7027 Fridge, Trash Included. Southbridge Three Bedrooms, First Floor. Located In Dudley, MA Cemetery Lot W/56ft addition which Cottage. New Carpet & Paint, Etc. Updated Bathroom, Large Indoor/Outdoor Space includes 24x12 den, 14x12 No Pets. 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Kitchen with Appliances, For Sale Sturbridge Retirement March 1st-14th Apartments. Available For Immediate work room w/sink and 18ft $725/Month Washer/Dryer Hookups, Worcester County Memorial porch w/handicapped ramp. Community $1200/Weekly Starting At $150/week Lease For Storage, Park, Paxton, MA. Partial Heat Included Wood Floors, Storage, Large hallways/doors, for Completely Rebuilt In 2002. (Off-Season) Weeks 774-230-7146 All are newly remodeled, Nice Backyard, Off-Street Light Industrial, Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, wheelchair. New New Floors, Walls, Doors, carpeted, stove & Parking, Near Downtown Manufacturing, Office. 2 Lots (1 & 2) roof/windows. $98K plus Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, December & April Sturbridge refrigerator included. $950/month Call Today For Info $1500 For Both Bathroom. Carpeting On All From $450/Weekly Call 508-347-3884 park share. 2 Bedroom House. Section 8 Approved. First & Security 774-280-6026 Bill, (508)347-5463 Floors Except Kitchen & $1100 Available Immediately! Leave Message If No Answer Bath. New Vinyl Siding. No Pets Allowed OPEN NOW!!! All Clean, Quiet & Completely Remodeled, Security Deposit & Call 508-951-2641 508-735-9639 Well Equipped. New Inside, Near Commons, References Required Tri-State Speedway Cemetery Lots 14x70 Mobile A/C, Parking, Minutes To Indoor Go-Kart & Near All Attractions. I-84, Route 20 And The Call 774-289-1714 Webster for Sale Year Round Two Bedroom Apartment, Amusement Center Home 774-262-0340 Mass Pike. Porch, Yard. Worcester County Memorial with central air. Mint Available 2/1 Third Floor. Neat & Clean, Park-Paxton, MA or Winter Off-Street Parking, condition to move in. Many Last, Security & References Webster FOR RENT 2 Lots (#408A) available in new extras. Located in 774-241-0330 2 Bedroom Apartment Washer/Dryer Hookups. the beautiful Garden of Valor Home Excellent Location, Immediate Occupancy attractive over 55 park in This 1475 sq. ft. 2 WELLS, MAINE Second Floor. Off-Street II. $5,000 for both. Sturbridge. Parking. Appliances And Affordable. Full Beauty Parlor bedroom 2 full bath, fully Sturbridge All Fixtures Available. Call (508)987-0531 Call Joe (508)347-8976 Village By the Sea One Bedroom, One Bath. Heat Included. No Pets. Call For Details. furnished, like new home 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. $700 per month. 1-508-612-6192 Webster/Dudley Area. inside and out, is in a Available January. Heat & 508-612-5052 Cemetery Plots Pool complex, with Hot Water Included. Call (508)450-6421 Worcester County Memorial 1983 Mobile Home beautiful 55 and older gated community. It’s jacuzzi and exercise room, No Pets. No Smoking. Webster Park, Paxton; 2 Person, 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, One Month’s Security Southbridge Garden Of Faith. Two Bedroom, located in Fort Pierce, FL., Webster Two Bedroom, De-Leaded. just minutes from beaches A/C, cable. Deposit & References Second Floor, Brand-New Near Park & School. Retail Space $1400 OBO (For Both) All Remodeled With Required. Currently Sells For $2100 Attached Screenhouse. and great fishing. Many Daily Rate $80-$90 Five-Room Apartment. Available Now Main Street, high visibility. other extras. $79,900. $635/Month Off-Street Parking. Coin-Op $600/Month $1300 per month Direct From WCMP. Park Share Included. Call For Details $69,000 OBO Make an offer. Contact Dennis Washer/Dryer. No Pets. First/Last & Security plus utilities. Please Call Call (508)779-0311 (508)429-7568 508-347-0810 Call 508-943-8232 508-304-3141 Call (508)765-5995 508-892-1679 508-867-5043 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 21, 2009 Aut motive

715 AUTO SERVICES 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1999 Audi A4 1.8T 2005 Chrysler 2003 Ford 1996 Mercury 2006 Volkswagen D&M 1984 Firebird SE 82k Miles. 19” Chrome Pacifica Mustang GT Grand Marquis Jetta 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES H06, air, auto locks doors & Wheels, Body Kit, Custom AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly With 22k Miles, Custom windows. Cast wheels, Paint, Plus Many Extras. Blue Hill Edition Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 Towing & Highway. New Tires, Great Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Loaded, White w/ Blue disc CD changer, heated 4 Cooper Weather Chapman. Best offer. Asking $9,800 Family Car, Well Maintained. Call (617)872-3230 Ebiach Lowering Springs. Interior, 90k Miles seats & mirrors, sunroof, Master S/T Tires Recycling or best offer $6500 OBO Clean Car, Mint Condition. front, side & rear air bags. Photos Available $2,995 obo Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 (508)717-9244 Garaged In Winter. $14,900. Like New $150 Paying CASH Call Bill & Andrea Call (508)949-6914 860-377-0396 $14,000 OBO 1992 Chevy 4 Cooper Weather For Your Junk & 1953 Ford 2002 BMW 325ci 508-864-9692 Unwanted Vehicles 860-928-1064 Corsica 1993 Volvo 240GL Master S/T Snow 2-Door Sedan 508-764-1401 Blue, 119k Miles, Fully Licensed Convertible 4-Door Sedan, 132k Groove Tires Mild Custom, $11,000 Excellent Condition. 2004 Chrysler Good Condition 225/55 R17 & Insured 2003 Ford 6 Cylinder Automatic Miles. Runs Fine. No 38,883 Miles. Automatic Town & Country Rust. CD, Automatic. Like New $200 Cars, Trucks and 1955 Oldsmobile Transmission With Sports Mustang Mach 1 $1,195 obo 508-867-2560 Farm Equipment Shift Mode. Grey Leather One Owner, 23,500 Miles. $2300 OBO Wanted 4-Door Black Custom Paint, Fully Azure Blue with Black (508)615-5959 508-867-6023 Evenings Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. leather. 18K miles, like brand Original, $10,000 Harmon-Kardon Sound Loaded, Perfect Condition $18,000 Or Best Offer new. Couple after Wanted Call D&M Towing System, Premium market parts. $17,500. A-1 Condition 508-887-3645 1975 Ford Flatbed Wheels, Etc. Call 508-764-3723 2006 Mustang Old Camaros $1600 $19,999 Call (508)987-8486 1967-1969 including parts, 4 new Yokohama TOLL-FREE 2007 Dodge Convertible pieces in any condition. Will Contact Josh 2000 Ford Silver, 44,500 Miles, High Speed Rain 1-877-820-2TOW 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton 508-885-7085 consider other models. Charger SXT Taurus SES Excellent Condition. Call (860)633-0869 Tires Pickup Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat $11,500 Also Available: 1999 Buick Park 3.0L V6, Loaded, 195-50-R15/82V on mint 5 Solid, Needs Restoration, Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, 860-916-8247 1997 Chevy New and Used $2500 Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien Ice Cold A/C. Bolt American Racing Auto Parts Ave $1995 Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra, Collection MUST BE SOLD! Loaded, like new, leather, $19,595 OBO 1997 Olds Regency Blazer 4x4 Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon Inquire at: 978-760-3453 122K miles. $4500. Must See! Nice solid driver 105K Used Motor Ready To and many more. Sharon 774-287-2031 1996 Saturn SL Be Installed. Vehicle Is www.dmtow.com Call (508)752-8683 4-Cylinder, Cold A/C, Great highway miles, loaded with Call Tom ask if they will fit moonroof, needs nothing. In Good Condition your car. 2000 Dodge On Gas, CD System. 1973 Green 1993 Buick Very Reliable - Must See! Asking $3500. NEW PRICE $800 Best Reasonable Offer Call (860)974-3022 Call Anytime Spencer VW Beetle LeSabre Sedan Caravan $1495 OBO 720 CLASSICS 56,000 miles, excellent 774-230-3504 774-745-0173 Recent Engine, Good Shape, Runs Well. 774-208-3313 $950 FIRM condition. Non-smoker, 2008 Pontiac G5 1989 BMW 325i Good Tires am/fm/cd, recent tires. SPORTS UTILITY Best Offer Please Call Mike 1999 Ford Brand New! Low Mileage. Third Row Red convertible new black 774-253-8502 Asking $3900. 2-Door Coupe, VEHICLES Bench Seat top new transmission, 413-245-3530 1983 Lincoln Town Mustang Midnight Blue. For Ford Expedition automatic, runs perfect, 1993 Cadillac 6-Cylinder Automatic, 94k Bought For $18,000 2001 Chevy $5500. Call (413)245-4587 Car Miles, White. Power Seats, Sell For $14,500 (Eddie Bauer) 1995 Toyota Supra 20,000 miles, estate car. Blazer LT Tan Leather, Excellent Fleetwood Windows, Locks & Steering. 774-230-4485 Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Excellent condition. Always Very Good Condition. Condition. Florida car. 46k miles, garaged. $3900 or best offer. Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 1985 Buick Original. 60k, regular gas; 17-18 in city $4995 Black-On-Black, Leather, (508)317-7092 1987 Pontiac Wheel Drive. Very Clean, $150 Riviera 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Call 508-764-4570 Runs Great, Needs Nothing! 860-935-0039 Must Sell My Beautiful, Two-Owner Car. Light Blue with Light Safari Wagon $50,000 FIRM 1996 Dodge Intrepid 1998 Ford 94k Miles, 22MPG. Restored Pride & Joy! Blue leather interior. $6200. ES Sedan Full-Sized, One Owner. 80k Asking $6000 Truck Rails 135k Original Miles. Pretty 1973 Pontiac Call (508)832-3029 or Contour LX Miles, Excellent Condition. 508-864-3846 Blue With Black Landau 119k Miles, Good Condition. $1200 Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed (508)272-3433 $1100 BO Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, Roof. Plush Interior. Trans-Am 133k. Good Tires, Great Condition Mechanically Good. 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Call 508-764-5317 Russo Coal/ 2003 Dodge 2004 Chevrolet After 5pm Recent Brake Job. $95 For Set $2500 OBO Burgundy Interior, Original, $1700 Or Best Offer Wood Stove Durango Matching Numbers. 90k. Monte Carlo LS GM Chrome 508-476-1721 508-892-9212 Excellent Condition ABS, A/C, Alloy, AWD, $50,000 FIRM Black/Grey, Excellent 1994 Dodge Hardly Used. 7 P.Seats, H.Seats, Slotted Wheels 508-344-2660 Condition, 43k Miles. Intrepid 1992 Ford Escort $350 R/Boards, Fully Loaded, 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern 1962 Buick $9500 86k Miles, Needs Runs Great, 92k Miles. Call After 3pm New Tires. 95k Miles, For Full-Size GM. Electra 225 508-987-1350 Transmission Work. $1200 508-885-3036 4x4, 4.7L. $7000 OBO $200 Set Of 4 4-Door, Excellent Running & Corvette Good Body, Strong 860-942-0464 Call Rick At Body Condition. 36k Original 2000 Chevy 508-245-5715 454 Complete 1978 Anniversary Engine, Good Tires. Or Rob 508-764-0626 Miles. Light Grey. Malibu Nice Car 2002 Lincoln LS 2001 PT Cruiser GM Block Price Negotiable Black T-Top, 57k Miles. V6, 126k Miles, A/C, Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, With Fuel Injection New Exhaust, Starter, Etc. Asking $700 OBO Limited 2004 Jeep Call Laurie Power Everything. CD Player. Fully Loaded, Chrome Silver w/ Leather, Loaded $1200 508-450-5740 $5500 OBO $2000 OBO Call Before 8pm Liberty Sport 508-713-3513 Rims/Grill/Rocker One Owner 508-259-8805 MUST SELL! 508-892-4434 Panels/Pillars, Silver, 49k Miles. 508-762-6773 A Loved Car!!! 1987 Chevy 1992 Dodge Brand New Snow Tires, Low Price Reflects 114k, Excellent Condition. Extra Set Of 18” Chrome New Timing Belt, and CD/AM/FM Radio. Used Auto Parts Antique Black 1995 Geo Prizm Stealth Asking $14,200 91 day Guarantee. Large Monte Carlo LS Rims with Tires. New Extensive Tune-up 110K miles, Red, 4 door Red, Mint Condition. Brakes inventory of engines, Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, Jaguar sedan, recently, $6500 OBO REDUCED 774-364-1133 transmissions, tires & glass. 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and reconditioned, new starter, 508-347-3613 Sharp Car! Mint! Or After 5pm Excellent service. Free parts velour interior, 1-owner, chrome nearly perfect, New $5700 runs great. $13,500 obo (508)476-3715 508-886-7184 locating service. 120K miles. Bought new at Michelin pin stripe tires and Moving must sell quick!! 1985 Fire-Engine 774-289-9074 Ask For Linda Amherst-Oakham Auto Diamond Chevrolet. Very many spare parts. $2500 or best offer. Call (800)992-0441 or good condition, Best Reasonable Offer. Call (508)341-4434 or Red Mazda RX7 1999 Mercury 2006 Scion XB 740 MOTORCYCLES (508)799-9969 runs great. $2500. Call Tom (Spencer) (860)857-4168 1.1L Rotary Engine. Still In New Condition! (508)347-9386 (774)745-0173 Mint Condition. Cougar Has 19k Miles On It. Carries 2005 Aquila 250 Single Owner, 54k Miles. 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All Platinum Warranty, Good Options. College Until 2012, Or 70k Miles. All Cruiser Always Garaged, No Rust, 356 miles, showroom Sunroof. Forces Sale Options, 35-40MPG, Mon. -Thurs. ...9-8 Burgundy Exterior. condition, bike can be seen Runs Beautifully. $3800 OBO at 364 Main Street, Oxford. $5000 Call Excellent Inside/Out. Fri...... 9-6 $13,900 $2700. 508-845-9237 508-476-3907 Call (774)280-2630 Sat...... 9-5 508-335-1283 508-943-5954 “Good people selling good cars 1999 Ford Ranger Sun...... 11-4 Corvette 1988 2001 Subaru 2005 Suzuki C50 in a great community” Extended Cab Pickup V6, 4.0L Excellent Condition. New Forrester Boulevard Cruiser 131,780 Miles. Recent T-Top, Tires & Interior. Black/Grey, 300 Miles, Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. Standard, Recent Brakes, 508-764-4356 1-800-282-4356 Over $11k Invested. A/C, Roof Racks. Looks Mint! Runs Well. Asking $7500 OBO $4899 $3500 & Runs Great. 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740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 2006 Harley 2003 Kawasaki VEHICLES 1988 Skamper 2003 Chevy 2000 Ford 2005 Fleetwood “California” Davidson KX65 2006 Suzuki PaceArrow 37A Pop-Up Camper Venture Windstar LX Asking $1500 Dual Sliding Doors. Ice Cold 1967 F-250 Sportster XL883C One Owner, Runs Great, LTZ 400 75K miles, in very good New Sprockets and Chain. White/Blue, Max Of 20 Hours Motorhome Well-kept, Immaculate. condition. Asking $6000 or A/C, Tinted Windows, Power White with saddle bags. 18K miles, loaded, no Garaged 10 Years And Used Everything. Runs Great! Service Truck Son has outgrown it. On Bike. Upgrades Include best offer. with lumbertack. New 2,091 miles. $6000. Also $1600 OBO Full Yoshimara Exhaust, pets/smokers. Two slide Infrequently. Sleeps 6. Vinyl Call Tatyana, Very Good Mileage. Harley helmet, jacket and outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. Pull-Outs In Excellent $2250 OBO engine, 6x6x10’ (enclosed). Stage II Jetted, Skid Plates, (508)949-6082 2-3 Motorcycle Trailer gloves for sale. Call 508-764-1515 Nerf Bars, DG Bumper, Electric awning & levelers, Condition, Galley-Style 774-208-3313 Call (508)949-0621 or (Cell) 508-450-6458 workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5 Kitchen With Stove, Sink, Haulmark 2006 Harley Reverse. Transferable 1994 Chevy “Dyna” Street Bob, Black Warranty. speed, lots of extras. And Icebox. Furnace And Low $90’s. AC/DC Power Converter 1999 Ford cherry, 2000 miles. 2004 Harley 2007 Suzuki Serious Inquiries Only! Lumina Van 12 foot, pungo 120, kayak $3800 FIRM Call (508)885-4727 With Battery, Spare Tire 6 cylinder, 7 seats. Original F-150 Pickup And Carrier. 115k Miles, Fully Loaded. with paddle, vest. Davidson Ultra Boulevard 1500cc Call 774-230-4350 owner, good brakes and (951)522-0573 Two-Tone (Red/Black), DG Moving, Must Sell! tires. 230,000 miles but still Extended Cab. 4x4, Capped, Classic Big Straight Pipes, Gel Seat 508-476-1767 With Hitch. 5500 miles, $17000. 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 2001 Fleetwood runs great. $800. & Stock Seat. Cobra EFI Call (508)278-0138 Asking $4500 Call (508)943-0242 Programmer, K&N Filter. 2002 12x40 Park Elkhorn Truck 2000 Sunnybrook 508-765-4808 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Extra Chrome Pieces Added. 1994 Chevy 3/4 2002 Harley Only 1800 Miles Model RV Camper RV 1996 Ford E-250 Like new, used only a few 1980 Ford 555 XL XLH 883 Sportster $7500 OBO (like brand new) on beautiful Asking $14,000 Ton 3/4 Ton Heavy Duty, times. Fits 6’ truck bed. 30’, Excellent Condition. 350 V8, 2WD, excellent 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, 508-892-1550 lot in campground can be Extended Utility Van. Tractor Backhoe used for a full 6 months (15 Queen, sleeps 4, all Circular Shower, Solid Wood condition, 190k miles, new Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, amenities, asking $8,700. Table & Chairs, Couch Bed. 75k Miles On Engine, New motor in 1995, many April-15 October every year) tires, recent brakes and new hoses, pins, bushings. Passenger Pegs & Pillion, Must see! Truck also Call 702-493-8704 tuneup. $3000. 186k Original Miles. Custom Grips. 2004 XL 883 Lot paid for until 2097. Well Maintained. A/C, Runs good. Asking $10,000. $48,000 available. Call (774)272-1192 Excellent Condition Harley Call (508)892-8861 2000 Winnebago Tool Shelves. Great For Call (508)764-2101 Looks & Runs Great. Call Don (508)344-9499 1989 Chevy 1500 Floor Coverings! Asking $4500 Davidson Chieftain $2100 860-617-7335 2001 24 ft. Travel 1990 Ford 350 Model 35U Short bed Z71 off road. Call Mike CAT D8H 3400 miles, lots of Class-C Camper 40k Miles, Loaded, Many $1500 or best offer. 508-269-2420 upgrades, mint Camper Trailer Extras. No Pets/Smoking. Call (774)280-2480 Bulldozer 2000 Harley condition, handles 50k Miles, Twin Beds In All works, call for details! Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good Must See! 1994 Ford F150 Cable Blade - Power Shift Davidson XL883 great. $7200 or best Call from 8am-7:30pm. Asking $55,000 2003 Dodge Runs Good offer. Won’t last long! Best time to call Condition. Roof Air, XLT 4x4 Xtracab Custom Furnace, Generator, Fully 508-269-1710 Ram 1500 $12,000 Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, Call (508)347-8969 4pm-7:30pm Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, Pickup Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, (508)867-6124 Self-Contained. 1994 Winnebago Looks Good, Runs (860)928-3477 With Tow Dolly. runs excellent, bed liner. Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 1987 Yamaha SEASON ENDING SPECIAL! 34’ Adventurer $8100. Excellent! V8, PW, 21” Spoked Front Rim. 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Runs Strong. owner, always maintained, all Truck Cap $1200 OBO $40,000 includes lot. 2009 $2300 For 1999 Dodge Pickup Coronet RT Miles. White & Black. weight, stereo, micro, A/C, recent brakework done, very Only A Shell. New Chain & Tire. heat, 6 gallon hot water, assessment and the R.E. Tax 413-245-6130 clean, some rust, (Short-Bed) (508)278-7616 or Asking $800 $2800 OBO 413-245-6130 tub/shower. $8000 firm. 508-981-6400 dependable. $4500. $700 obo 508-885-7480 508-765-9266 508-981-6400 Call (508)579-8141 (508)450-0689 (508)277-7829 508-892-0526 Or 774-289-4752 Three Cars Debut in Detroit That Should Capture Auto Buyers’ Attention in 2009 BY KEITH GRIFFIN ving this week and will review shortly, and needs to fill quickly if it wants to fight its the Hyundai Genesis (the aforementioned way out of the doldrums. Korean vehicle) were declared the winners. 2010 Honda Insight When it comes to all things automotive, one I’m truly excited by Hyundai’s win because Here’s another case of a name that should of my favorite websites is Autoblog.com. I it has a great management team and who have been retired. The previous generation highly recommend it for any of you who are can knock the undisputed sales champion Insight was an ugly little car that looked true automotive news junkies. It’s an AOL for 30 years straight, the F-150? unsafe at any speed. I’m only working off website that does a great job tracking the All of this news comes from Detroit, which pictures, but this one looks like a Toyota news, as well as providing automotive of course tempts me to put on my seer’s hat Prius with an Accord grille slapped on the reviews and other opinion pieces. and talk about the impact the various front. One of its bloggers referred to the judges of makes and models introduced there are People aren’t going to buy this car for its the International Car of the Year as “self- going to have on the industry in a difficult looks; they’re going to buy it for its fuel important,” which is the very phrase I used time. economy numbers. It has a U.S. EPA to describe myself when voicing my predic- 2010 Ford Taurus city/highway fuel-economy rating of 40/43 tions for the North American Car of the 2010 Honda Insight Frankly, I think Ford brought this name miles per gallon and costs less than the cur- Year and the North American Truck of the back too quickly. It should have kept it rent Civic Hybrid. The 2010 Insight will be Year. retired at least for 10 years because so much launched at Honda dealers throughout the Well, I can now call myself the self-impor- damage had been done to the Taurus’ repu- United States in the beginning of April 2009 tant and ESP lacking automotive journalist tation when it became a staple of rental car when we’ll probably see some sharp because I went a whopping 0 for 2 in pre- fleets. The 2010 Taurus looks nothing like increases in gas prices as the summer dri- dicting the winners. In case you missed that its predecessors, which might help people ving season approaches. column, I said the Ford Flex and Dodge Ram forget. The Insight’s hybrid system has the capa- would be the winners in the car and truck One statement from Ford that intrigues me bility to operate exclusively on electric categories. The latter would get sympathy is this: “Taurus is more of a ‘me’ sedan now, power in certain low- to mid-speed driving votes to push it over the edge, while the Flex and we’ve delivered with this buyer in conditions. It also provides for cylinder was going to win because I thought the mind,” said Moray Callum, director of deactivation within the gasoline engine judges would be too jingoistic to vote for a Ford’s Car and Crossover Design. It during deceleration and for engine shutoff Korean car (that I said in the column was an intrigues me because it implies Ford has when the vehicle is stopped. With a 10.6-gal- outstanding vehicle that deserved to win). not been designing cars with the buyer in lon fuel tank, the Insight delivers an esti- Of course, the Ford F-150, which I am dri- mind. They have mated maximum driving range in excess of been, but unfortu- 400 miles. 2009 Audi A3 2.0 TDI nately they are only Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel on sale in Europe. This is bound to be the best combination of efficiency when diesels become more preva- Seems like Ford is fuel economy and fun in the U.S., especially lent. Plus, with just a little tender loving shooting for a lot of if it is anything at all like the BMW 1-series care to the engine and the exterior, cars and different things with diesel I drove recently in Pennsylvania. trucks with diesel engines last a long time. this vehicle: “raised Audi’s TDI clean diesel technology expands They may be more expensive initially to shoulder lines” that the A3 lineup in the direction of efficiency, purchase, but most will easily last 10 years “ provide a confident providing over 40 mpg highway. Its power in top condition. profile and enable will come from a 140 hp, 236 lb-ft torque, in- generous trunk line 4 cylinder turbocharged clean diesel (Questions and comments about this review capacity” and “the with common rail direct injection and and other automotive concerns can be e- lowered roofline piezoelectric injectors. That’s a lot of mailed to [email protected]. All helps make the new torque for a little car. queries are answered.) Taurus more aspira- Diesel is really where it’s at for most of us tional.” It’s a tall who live the suburban lifestyle. Your daily 2010 Ford Taurus order but one that Ford commute is going to see a big boost in fuel 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January, 21, 2009