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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Fun in the round Spencer school board

“Age is …wisdom, halts additional layoffs if one has lived BY DAVID DORE Village School and Knox one’s life properly.” NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Trail Junior High School, SPENCER — The Spencer- both of whom were hired Miriam Makeba East Brookfield Regional over the summer. School Committee decided “I just don’t think we can last week there will be no make any more cuts,” said more layoffs for the rest of School Committee Vice the school year to close a pos- Chairman Joshua Cote. sible $1.7 million budget “We’ve made enough. ... The INSIDE deficit. $200,000 in cuts we’ve already That decision, made at a made is probably more than Obituaries ...... B2 Feb. 27 meeting, followed an we can afford to make educa- at-times contentious discus- tionally.” Calendar ...... B3 sion on whether to lay off the Local ...... A2-3 deans of students at Wire Please Read LAYOFFS, page A16 Classroom Corner A6-7 Viewpoint ...... A8 Sports ...... A10-12 Namin separation Police Logs ...... A18

David Dore photos Above, Quaboag cheerleaders throw their hands agreement details up as a Cougar takes a foul shot when the boys’ LOCAL basketball team played Main South in the quar- terfinals Friday, March 1. released Teams from North Brookfield and Quaboag played in the opening rounds BY DAVID DORE of the MIAA Central Massachusetts NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Division 3 Basketball Tournament last SPENCER — The Spencer- week. And students were at the games, East Brookfield Regional ready to show their support for the School District paid nothing Indians and the Cougars. to former Superintendent of Schools Reza Namin when he For the full stories, check out Sports resigned last week, except for on pages A10-A12! leave time owed to him through his contract. The 15 1/2 days of leave Right, Morgan Westerbrook, a freshman at will be deducted from the North Brookfield High School, painted the jersey $17,000 Namin has agreed to numbers of friends Samantha Farmer (No. 24) pay back the district for dis- and Ariana Safford (No. 32) on her face, and wore puted travel reimburse- Sanders wins a purple and white scarf for the Lady Indians’ game ments, according to a separa- against Monty Tech Tuesday, Feb. 26. tion agreement between the ‘New Teacher Reza Namin school district and Namin Award’ signed Feb. 21 and approved Page A3 by the School Committee Please Read NAMIN, page A13 SPORTS Charter moves several channels over to digital BY DAVID DORE (Channel 44), WBIN-TV might need one soon. Government Relations your area. ... More than 90 NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER (Channel 50) from New “In the coming months, Thomas Cohan wrote in a percent of Charters cus- Do you have basic cable Hampshire and HLN? Charter is making some Jan. 16 letter to Leicester tomers already have digital from Charter It’s all part of Charter’s changes for our Town Administrator Robert televisions or use digital Communications? gradual transition from ana- Massachusetts customers to Reed. “Charter is beginning equipment to view their Wondering why you no log to digital service. It also enhance signal quality and a process to remove the ana- favorite channels.” longer get stations such as means if you don’t already make more efficient use of log format of select channels Cohan said customers Charter TV3, WGBX-TV have a converter box, you bandwidth,” Director of from our channel lineup in Please Read CHARTER, page A13 ‘Months of some sore Cougars move on to semis knees’ about to pay off Page A10 STANICK TO DO BOSTON MARATHON TO OPINION FIGHT JUVENILE DIABETES

GET YOUR BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes Courtesy photo POINT ACROSS NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT when he was 11 years old. Since Leicester High School physical education teacher Dave Stanick, right, and older sis- PAGE A8 LEICESTER — People who know then, Stanick has been in awe of Dave Stanick well would never have how Patrick and his parents, ter Tracy Collier will run the Boston Marathon together for the first time to raise imagined that he’d be running the Christine and Dave Gallant, have money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Boston Marathon this April 15. handled the challenges. But they also couldn’t have imag- “Having watched my younger sis- Stanick’s older sister, Tracy body,” he said. “I’m what they call a ined that Stanick’s nephew, now 14, ter and Patrick and the rest of the Collier, has run the past two Boston Clydesdale. I’m 6 feet tall and 200- would be diagnosed with juvenile family go through what they go Marathons, last year for the JDRF. something pounds.” diabetes — and that Stanick would through on a daily basis, I figured I This year, she talked Stanick into Despite that, Stanick signed up to be running the marathon to raise could handle a few months of some joining her, much to his own — and start training for the marathon — money for the Juvenile Diabetes sore knees,” said Stanick, a 43-year- many others’ — disbelief. not only to raise money, but also to Research Foundation. old physical education teacher at “I certainly don’t have a runner’s His nephew, Patrick Gallant, was Leicester High School. Please Read MARATHON, page A16 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 8, 2013 Process starts to find new Leicester town administrator

BY DAVID DORE members can hold their first meet- “This is one of the most impor- “The process was casting a big, “All you need is 10 good candi- NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER ing, organize and make decisions tant positions you have to fill,” general net ... It seemed tedious, dates from which to consider,” LEICESTER — The search for a such as how much of the search Aicardi said. and kind of just broad,” Belanger Aicardi said. new town administrator is under they want to do themselves and The amount of involvement the said. While the search committee way, now that the five-member how much can be done by an out- Collins Center has in the process For a time between Purcell’s organizes itself, the Board of search committee has been picked. side organization. will be up to the search committee departure and Reed’s arrival, he Selectmen (the town administra- Town Administrator Robert Reed One place the search committee — and, officials admitted, it will said, a retired town administrator tor’s boss) will look at the job announced in January he would could turn for help is the Edward J. depend on how much money is served on an interim basis. description written in the bylaw retire July 31. According to the Collins Jr. Center for Public available in the town’s coffers. Aicardi said the Collins Center is over the next week and decide if town’s bylaws, the committee to Management at the University of Cehon and Keefe-Layden (who working with South Hadley to hire there should be any changes includ- find his successor consists of two Massachusetts Boston. Director of was involved in the search nine a town administrator and Great ed in the advertisement. Selectmen Personnel Board members, two peo- Municipal Services Mike Ward and years ago that ultimately ended Barrington to hire a town manager. are scheduled to meet Monday, ple appointed by the town modera- Associate Mary Flanders Aicardi with Reed’s hiring) said they liked In South Hadley, she said, the job March 11. tor and a member of the Advisory attended the Board of Selectmen the idea of having help during the profile was written in October and In addition, the Collins Center Board. At the March 4 selectmen’s meeting Monday night to explain search. November, the position was adver- will come up with a proposal that meeting, the names of the five the services the Collins Center can Selectmen Chairman Douglas tised in December and a vote was to includes different options and members were unveiled: Tim offer. Belanger recalled the process used be taken Tuesday, March 5 on who prices from which town officials Butler and Jeff Berthiaume from The center can assist with draw- nine years ago to replace James would be hired. The center pre- can choose. Although nothing was the Personnel Board, Advisory ing up the job notice, advertising Purcell, who left to become town screened the applicants in South said about how much the options Board Vice Chairman Bonnie the job, working with its network of manager in Norton. The town pub- Hadley,which Aicardi said meant a would cost, Belanger said the prices Keefe-Layden, and town moderator contacts to recruit people who lished a job advertisement and smaller but better pool of people. are “very affordable.” picks Richard Cehon Jr. and Dennis might be interested in applying, received “a whole lot of resumes,” She said there were about 30 can- McGrail. picking out qualified candidates to he said. The screening committee didates each in Great Barrington David Dore may be reached at Once Town Clerk Deborah Davis present to the search committee for “met and met and met and came and South Hadley for positions (508) 909-4140, or by email at swears them in, the five committee interviews and doing background back without a recommendation,” with a salary of a little more than [email protected]. checks. so the process was repeated. $100,000 per year. 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‘I COULD IMAGINE NO BETTER PLACE TO WORK’ ACCCCUURRAACCYY WATCH The Spencer New Leader is committed to BY MARK ASHTON STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER accuracy in all its news reports. Although CHARLTON — It’s not every year that a numerous safeguards are in place to ensure local teacher wins the Massachusetts accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Vocational Association (MVA) New Teacher Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the Award, but 2013, apparently, is that year. top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely man- Shawn Sanders, of the Office Technology ner. Shop at Bay Path Regional Vocational If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4140 Technical High School, recently learned during normal business hours. During non- that he has won that honor. It would have business hours, leave a message in the editor’s come as a complete surprise except that, as part of the nomination process, nominees voice mailbox. The editor will return your “had to write something for it” on their own phone call. behalf. Sanders is not only Bay Path’s first-ever MVA New Teacher Award winner, but also a MOVING? former data processing student, and thrilled Give us a call, we’re here to help! to be working in classrooms he once prowled in the 1980s. “I could imagine no Affordable • Local • Reliable • Available better place to work than at the place that ~ No job too small ~ We do clean outs too ~ made me who I am today,” Sanders said in a Fully Licensed & Insured press release announcing his award. He will receive the prize at the MVA’s MovingCrewCentralMa.com Annual Convention in Hyannis on March 23. With it comes $500 to “be used in course sup- plies for the teacher’s classroom or shop.” Sanders said he expects to use the funds for an upgrade of a “personal financial online simulator” he purchased earlier for the shop with grant monies. It’s something not only Mark Ashton photos technology students can use, he says, but all “It’s no longer just a matter of typing a Word document,” says Technology Shop Instructor Shawn Sanders. Bay Path students. “The whole school can “Today the kids have to think, have to work” to truly succeed. use it – my mother taught me to share,” says Sanders. beginning to end.” Sanders is also quick to share credit for In terms of his his award, noting that Department Head own growth and con- Beth Alicea is the lead teacher in the shop, tinuing education, where he, as Office Occupations Teacher, Sanders considers BLOSSOM instructs in related studies. “I couldn’t have himself lucky to be won without her leadership and support,” exactly where he is. OF THE WEEK he says. Alicea, in turn, calls Sanders “a “I can’t imagine great partner – very helpful and support- doing anything This week is a nomination from Karen Burke... ive.” "I would like to recognize Karen Conti for the Blossom of else,” he says of his the week. Karen truly has the students best interest at heart in Together, the teachers work with about 40 return to Bay Path. the Spencer East Brookfield school system. Karen will of the school’s students, continuing to trans- “I may be the only routinely go and meet personally with the superintendent form the shop from a simple school for sec- person around here when an important matter is at hand. She attends the school retaries to a training ground for the ever- committee meetings and makes sure that her voice is heard to who doesn’t like better the students." changing world of business technology – a vacations.” Perhaps Thank you, Karen, for all you do from the Spencer New term Sanders went to the state’s that’s just what it Leader and Appleblossoms. Please pick up your special Department of Education to get implement- takes to win a New arrangement at Appleblossoms during regular business hours. ed, along with a new framework for such Teacher Award for To nominate email [email protected] studies. yourself, your Sponsored by... Thus, technology students now learn employer, and your about accounting, taxes, and credit cards, old alma mater. along with their computer studies. “It’s no Shawn Sanders, right, works with Bay Path students on computer and related According to MVA technology skills to prepare them for better co-op jobs and real-life occupations. longer just typing a Word document,” says information, the Sanders. “We’re giving kids what they need New Teacher Award to know to find better co-op jobs and then is given annually to a recipient work in the real world.” who “exemplifies excellence in Sanders began his own career at Bay Path teaching in the vocational 150a Main St., Spencer, MA 01562 as a drafting student but soon switched to high school setting.” data processing after discovering he 508-885-5567 Nominees must not have more Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2 “always enjoyed computers.” After graduat- than five years teaching expe- ing eighth in his class (in 1990), he attended rience, must have “a personal www.appleblossomsonline.com Quinsigamond Community College and commitment to career/voca- Nichols College, graduating summa cum tional and technical educa- laude with majors in accounting and tion,” must show evidence of Pet of the Week finance and management. good personal character and Working for a while as a public account- leadership, and must have Sponsored by The Muddy Mutt ant, he eventually returned to his love of involvement in school activi- Sneezer computers to “dive into technical support” ties “that challenge the Name: for a number of international law firms in teacher.” Breed: Jack Russell Terrier /Mix Washington, D.C. “I hated it,” he says, Sanders says he doesn’t Size: Medium adding that he took some time out in D.C. to know how many other nomi- Sex: Neutered Male start his own dog-walking company, which nees were in the running for Age: 1 year did so well that he eventually sold it. In 2009, the New Teacher Award, but he returned to New England for a visit, that he’d be interested in Hey everybody, this is Sneezer! He is about 1 year old, which decided he really wanted to teach, searched knowing. “If you find out how means he is full of energy! He loves to run out in the yard Monster for job openings, applied for a posi- many, let me know,” he sug- and play. He would be great with a family who loves to spend tion as Office Technology Instructor at Bay gested. “Unless it’s just three – time outside and who are active. Although he has a lot of Path, won that job, and bought a house next then don’t tell me.” energy and loves to play, he is also excited to get in and take door to his boyhood home – where his par- Back in 1988, Shawn Sanders, upper left, was a data processing stu- a nap. Come down today to meet him! ents still live – in Oxford. Mark Ashton can be reached dent at Bay Path. His teacher at the time was Donald Montville, front We have Cats for adoption too! “Everything in my life and career has at: mark@stonebridgepress. center, now Vocational Director for the school. been fate for me,” he says, noting that com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. Second Chance Animal Shelter Inc. Donald Montville, the vocational director East Brookfield, MA• (508) 867-5525 who eventually hired him, had been his www.secondchanceanimals.org shop teacher back in the late 1980s. Jewelry with Changeable Tops! Having “come full circle,” Sanders cur- Bracelets, Rings, Pendants, Earrings rently works – in addition to his daily The Muddy Mutt departmental duties – as the school’s alumni Tell her she’s special with advisor, yearbook advisor, and the school Karisma... for St. Patrick’s Day, Dog Grooming photographer. He’s also on the science fair Your Local Roll-Off Specialist committee and the curriculum committee Easter or any day. Nails and serves as certification administrator for Weekend Special Start up a new Clipped the school. Quick to chaperone or to take a 10 yd. Rental $245 collection or add $5 camera to any and all school events, he says, 1Ton to her existing one for “I love taking pictures.” He also regularly a change she’ll love to make! passes that love on to as many students as Roll Off Containers possible. Weekend Dumpsters 1 Mechanic Street Sanders says he is “looking into” starting Spencer, MA 01562 a business club at the school. 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MHPI realizes that as the aging process unfolds, there is a greater need for service-enriched housing. “More than 30 per- Or perhaps you could not be there, Examples of services include coordinating medical care, help with grooming, bathing and dressing as cent of the shop is but remembered us that day. well as running errands. Senior Living at Prouty is currently accepting applications for 1 Bedroom and now in NHS Studio units. Residents live independently in the comfort of their own apartments with utilities and other (National Honor Whatever you did to comfort, fantastic amenities such as laundry on site, parking, on-site management and service coordinator. Society),” he says. our hearts were deeply touched; Applicants must be at least 62 years of age and certain income limits apply. “The kids have to Your presence is remembered 774-745-7446 [email protected] think, have to work, For more information contact Jane Karoway at: or they get involved in because it meant so much. Owned and operated by: yearbook, in taking pictures. If there’s a bulk mailing going With gratitude, the family of Michael Chalifoux. out from the school, we have to do it, from 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 8, 2013 Film locally, win nationally

TANTASQUA TEEN BRINGS MADD MESSAGE HOME WITH AWARD-WINNING VIDEO

BY MARK ASHTON entrants from around the country. Last year’s urged the classmates to remain wise and sober STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER winner came from Florida. Girouard’s grand and safe. STURBRIDGE — So, you’re a high school prize was an iPad 2 (and case), along with a State Farm representative Lisa Ripley also senior, a member of the National Honor crystal trophy. spoke to the kids, sharing the tragic statistics Society, busily applying to colleges, serving as Girouard wasn’t in it for the prizes, however, that teen alcohol use kills about 5,000 people Student Council president, anxiously engaged but for the opportunity to share what he each year. She provided the students with in extra-curricular activities, and preparing believes is an important message. “take-home booklets” on the “Power of for the prom. “I just want my friends to know it’s possible You(th)” program – “the 411 on teen drinking,” What do you do in your spare time? to have fun without alcohol, and that it’s both which explains “why teens drink,” details the If you’re Jason Girouard, of Tantasqua dangerous and illegal,” he said after the cere- dangers and possible disasters, and offers prac- Regional High School, you go out and win a monies. tical means of “making good choices.” national video award supporting the important Prior to announcement of the winner, THS Ripley explained that the video contest annu- message of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Principal Michael Lucas commended his audi- ally draws from “a national pool of submis- (MADD). ence for being “very good so far,” in terms of sions” and that, like all the entries, Girouard’s To be completely truthful, the Brimfield resi- avoiding problems with underage drinking video was rated on its “creativity, quality, and dent actually produced his award-winning 60- (and driving). “This is the best senior class overall message.” The video, which features second video during school, with the help of ever,” he called them by way of encouragement Tantasqua students in the school’s hallways, Mark Ashton photos fellow students and media teachers, but as and commendation. “Make good decisions. You was shown, making the point that it’s possible something of a special project. And the result have to continue for each other.” to say no to alcohol-related activities and “to Lisa Ripley of State Farm insurance introduces Jason was somewhat predictable — one more set of Withers took the podium to share with the have fun with your friends without alcohol.” Girouard to fellow Tantasqua students as winner of kudos, one more round of accolades, one more students the tragic tale of her daughter, Alyssa, The video ends with Girouard’s urging fellow this year’s Power of You(th) Video Contest, a nation- impressive accomplishment to add to his col- who several years ago went for a ride with students to “do something safe.” wide competition. lege applications and future résumés. some friends who, unbeknownst to her, had In accepting his trophy and the iPad prize, Girouard got the good news recently, but his been drinking. Taking the car to speeds of up Girouard, who turned 18 on Saturday, thanked PSA (public safety announcement) in support fellow students weren’t officially aware of his to 120 mph, the driver lost control and crashed those who helped with the video and who of MADD’s message. “I get to help with that,” award-winning status until last Wednesday’s the vehicle, throwing Alyssa from it, leading to shared a belief in the MADD message. “I just said Girouard. “I’m excited about that.” special assembly in the auditorium, at which her fatal injuries. want my peers to know (the truth about the With talk of the school’s upcoming prom, MADD National President Jan Withers, whose Withers’ calm but impassioned plea was that dangers of alcohol use),” he said after the Lucas reminded the students of the impor- daughter was killed as the result of an under- none of those in attendance would suffer a sim- presentation, citing his older brother, Eric, tance of taking the no-alcohol message seri- age drinking accident, set the scene for the ilar fate. “I want you to say her name – say as a positive influence in his life. Also on hand ously. “You’ve been very good so far,” he told presentation of his prize. ‘Alyssa’ with me,” she asked the students. for the assembly were Girouard’s parents, the kids. “Please keep it that way.” This is the second year for the national “Always remember her name.” Lucas likewise David and Becky, along with David Deuliis, of Power of You(th) video contest put on by explained to the students that the hardest – and the local MADD chapter. Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- MADD and presenting sponsor State Farm most heart-breaking – phone call for a parent to According to Withers and Ripley, Girouard’s bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. insurance. Girouard was one “of hundreds” of receive was one like Withers had received. He video is slated to be turned into a nationwide The blessings of being challenged

BY MARK ASHTON To understand how Hasenfus, management, until the company closed. It was “I listened, I paid attention, I learned by STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER a Newton native and 25-year res- then that he took advantage of federal pro- hearing – that’s how I learned grammar, and Some people say that “life begins ident of North Brookfield, came grams helping laid-off textile workers go back back then we had a lot of film strips, and I was at 40.” to serve as inspiration to young- to school. “It was a great opportunity,”he says good at learning visually,” he says. Once his Others might pick an even higher sters with academic, emotional, of the program. It was also something of a disabilities were diagnosed, however, he did number – say 45, or 50. Or even 58. or intellectual challenges, we great awakening, as it was at Springfield even better, graduating from Springfield Not that his life really “began” at have to back up a bit – from his College that Hasenfus not only learned about College with a 4.0 GPA and most recently com- that age, but Larry Hasenfus defi- being 58 and in college to being a learning disabilities – dyslexia, dysgraphia, pleting his master’s degree thee with nothing nitely gave things a jump-restart at young student in the Newton and others – but learned that he had them! but A’s (and two A-minuses). 58, when he relief pitched – on the public school system – “one of Using voice recognition software that In the meantime, he and Karen raised three Junior Varsity baseball team at the best at the time,” he says. turned his spoken words into written term kids – one daughter is a social worker on the Springfield College – and produced Despite his own very best papers, he learned to deal with his recently Cape, another is at M.I.T., and their son is a a scoreless ninth inning. It was in efforts, however, and his reputa- diagnosed disabilities, and before long, the recognized “computer wiz.” They are also the all the papers, on TV,amply covered tion as one of the friendliest, once-frequent flunker had become a straight- proud grandparents of a 16-month-old boy. by ESPN and others (back in 2010), most likable students around, he A student. Since his GPA qualified him, he At YOU, Inc., Hasenfus supervises other Hasenfus will tell you, but the nifty repeatedly performed poorly, decided to try out for college sports. “Only therapeutic mentors, working with teams that knuckleballer had much more Mark Ashton photos having to attend summer school those who attempt the absurd can achieve the assess and address the needs of struggling going for him than mere success With his classic Rollie on a regular basis just to be impossible,” he told himself, and others, para- young learners with a variety of problems – on the collegiate mound. Including Fingers mustache, Larry advanced to the next grade level. phrasing Einstein. many of which he can relate to personally. a 4.0 grade-point-average, among Hasenfus has his own After managing to graduate He made it onto the JV baseball team, Among other things, the agency offers in- other things. stellar (but brief) career from Newton High School in became a relief pitcher with “some oddball home and outpatient services, using a team Noteworthy academic and ath- as relief pitcher too in his 1969, he “went to Woodstock (the stuff,” and during the last game of the 2010 approach to help clients ranging in age from 4 letic accomplishments aside, résumé. musical love fest),” somewhat season became the aforementioned human- to about 20. There are teen parenting and preg- Hasenfus is nowadays a respected less interested in future academ- interest-sports story sensation. “It was just a nancy programs, along with educational men- role model – a “therapeutic mentor,” even – for ics as in becoming part of American cultural special moment,” he says, noting that his col- toring opportunities that can make all the dif- young clients at YOU, Inc. (Youth history. His next stop was Tilton Prep School lege coach was younger than his own son. ference in the world. Opportunities Upheld) on Main Street in in New Hampshire, then St. Anselm’s College, When he informed his wife, Karen, that he “As a mentor I get to develop relationships Southbridge, something he considers, at least where he enjoyed playing baseball and hockey was twice the age of most of his college team- with the kids, and their families, and help cre- at this point in life, his one true calling. – until someone realized he was academically mates, she corrected him: “No, you’re three ate strategies, and help them learn coping Many of his clients have learning disabili- ineligible. He soon flunked out, went to sum- times as old!” skills and anger management,” says ties or other special challenges, which is mer school, and then flunked out again. Despite his late start, he has become, since Hasenfus. “It’s a very individual thing – devel- where Hasenfus now excels at helping them. Deciding it was time to face a few hard cold then, an inspiration “for kids,” especially oping trust.” He provides firsthand – “been there, done facts, he took a job in a bicycle shop, enjoying those with dyslexia and other recognized “Therapists in general don’t talk about their that” – counseling, and plenty of proof that a working with kids and assisting at the Newton learning disabilities. Whereas his own dis- own lives,” he says, “but in my case it’s truly personal challenge is only that, not an epitaph Community Service Center. After a dozen abilities went unrecognized for most of his useful.” He talks about the “brain-wiring or an inevitably unhappy ending. years, he had risen to the level of director of life, he now sees their diagnosis as somewhat things” that provided his challenges, things adolescent services and had a social worker’s liberating. “I feel it’s been a benefit – especial- that don’t ever get cured but have to be dealt license in hand. ly when it comes to working directly with with – often creatively. In his case, he took to His move to North Brookfield about 25 years kids,” he says. “I love working with the kids memorizing things early (by hearing them), Ad Libs by June ago coincided with a position in the human and their families. It’s fulfilling.” reciting soliloquies by Shakespeare, poetry by resources department at Stevens Linen in So how did he get so far without even know- Emerson, and a lot of great writers. “People Dudley, where he eventually served in plant ing he had bona fide problems? “I always thought I was well read when I couldn’t read at knew I didn’t fit in,” he says, “and most kids all,” he says. will decide to either try harder to fit in or In his and many other cases, he says, “it’s they’ll act out, due to embarrassment or frus- not a question of intelligence – but of not HUNDREDS OF tration.” Since he adopted the first approach, knowing what the problem is.” One of the MARCH 10 GRAPHICS TO CHOOSE FROM! he never missed school, he “had a nice per- most fulfilling parts of his work at YOU, Inc. sonality,” was considered pleasant, and was today, “is helping to discover what the prob- Can you imagine having 72 “just passed along” for much of his school lems are – working as part of team.” clocks that you need to change for career. The former North Brookfield Selectman (for Daylight Savings Time? On three years) has put his baseball career on Sunday, March 10, the CLOCK BARN in North hold, though he’s amused by the fact that he’s Brookfield will need to do just that. Wonder how Reverse Mortgage Consultant been listed as an online “fantasy baseball” much time that will take? If you’ve never been to the CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM APPAREL! player. And he’s still playing hockey (on occa- CLOCK BARN, aka NOISY BEAGLE ANTIQUE sion) on a Raytheon team in Concord. SHOPPE, it’s a very “chiming” place to visit, with WINTER CLEARANCE SALE And then there’s the frequent thrill of victo- magnificent tall clocks, beautiful authentic cuckoo 20% OFF ALL ITEMS IN STOCK ry on the job. clocks, and all types of clocks for just about any “I’ve really been fortunate,” he says, recall- Shirts • Hats • Clothing • Accesories ing one young client who, he says, taught him décor. They are located at 44 Spring Street in North March 1 - March 15 Brookfield. It’s time you checked it out! about life and about what’s truly important. There are many times when good deeds go unno- 133R West Main Street “I’ve been blessed. I’m honored to do the work ticed, but I feel that this one is worth mentioning. Last Spencer, MA 01562 • 508.344.6056 I’m doing.” week you read about John Dymek and his Eagle www.designmythreads.com /810502 Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- Scout project that renovated the statue of Mary at bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer. John Hours: Mon-Fri; Thurs 9-7: Sat 9-5; Closed Sun. had the help of a few local businesses who donated their time, expertise, materials and equipment to the landscaping and excavating of the area where the stat- ue now stands. Kudos to Jay Monette of MONETTE LANDSCAPING, BOND CONSTRUCTION, and Ed Thibault of THIBAULT EXCAVATING, all of Spencer, for their donation of time, materials, and skill into this worthwhile project. I’m a St. Mary’s alum and remember this statue of Mary from many years ago, and appreciate the refurbishing of this beautiful icon. Thanks John for all your hard work, and congrats on making Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting! The SPENCER FISH & GAME CLUB had to change the date of their Irish Dinner. It has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 16. Get your tickets now at the club! Please see their ad in this week’s Dining Guide. The winner of the Presidents’ Day Coloring Contest is announced in this week’s EXPRESS. Thank you to WHITCO of Spencer for providing the contest prize! Speaking of contests, there’s a new one in Section B this week for Crossword Puzzle lovers, that I’m planning on running the 2nd week of each month. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW OUR ADVERTIS- ERS! All the clues and answers can be found in advertisements in this issue. I will award a $25 prize once a month in a random drawing of entries with the correct answers. The answers will be provided in the issue with the next puzzle. See the puzzle in Section B this week for more details. Good luck!

June Simakauskas 508-909-4062 email: [email protected] Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 Rescued from tree, Adam the cat now available to adopt

BY DAVID DORE The adoption listing for Adam states he the cat, placed a noose around his midsec- NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER “loves people, but does not seem to have the tion, tightened it, lifted him off the branch SPENCER — Remember Adam the cat, res- same feelings towards the other cats at the and into the bucket, and brought him back to cued from a tree in Spencer last month? shelter. Adam was just neutered so perhaps solid ground. He’s available for adoption from the People his attitude towards other felines may mel- For more information on Adam and other for Animals League Shelter in Spencer. low.” cats available for adoption, visit the People According to Spencer Assistant Animal Gage, also an assistant animal control offi- for Animals League’s Facebook page at Control Officer Christine Pilling, no one cer in Spencer, was driving on Kingsbury www.facebook.com/peopleforanimalsleague claimed Adam within seven days of his Feb. Road the night of Feb. 15 when she noticed or call the shelter at (774) 745-8041. 15 rescue, as allowed by state law. something in a tree; it turned out to be a cat. “So he’s needing a home,” Pilling said The tree was in the front yard of Brian and David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, Friday, March 1. Sandra Graeff, who run the shelter offering or by email at ddore@stonebridgepress. com. Adam is an 8- to 9-month-old domestic Adam for adoption from their home. shorthair with black tiger and white stripes. Gage and Pilling decided they needed help File photo He was named for the fireman who helped with the rescue, so Pilling called the Spencer Spencer Assistant Animal Control Officer Catherine Pilling’s daughter, Catherine Gage, rescue Fire Department. Gage and firefighter Adam Gage holds Adam the cat after he was rescued him from the tree. German climbed into the bucket of Ladder 1 from a tree Feb. 15. He is now available for adop- Adam is “playful and healthy,” Pilling said. and reached the feline, who was about 15-20 tion through the People for Animals League shelter “He’s a doll.” feet off the ground. German inched toward in Spencer. OUR TOWNS

ultimate source of life both now and are invited to view the work of these Police Department is offering a ext. 2016. Leicester High to take you in eternity. The name ‘LifeSource’ fine local artists. Most works are for basic Rape Aggression Defense embodies that truth.” sale in these venues. Systems (R.A.D.) self-defense course Party planned to honor to ‘42nd Street’ The church will celebrate its The featured artists for March for women free of charge. name change with a special worship and April are: Preference will be given to Leicester LEICESTER — Leicester High service on Sunday, March 17 at 9:30 • Spencer Savings Bank, 176 Main residents. Julie Berry retirement School’s annual student play will a.m. People from all surrounding St., Spencer: Mary Kay Ebersold. R.A.D., which is not a traditional take you to “42nd Street” this week- communities are invited to attend • Haston Free Public Library, self-defense program, is offered to LEICESTER — The Leicester end. the celebration. The church will North Main Street, North women of all ages. R.A.D. is taught Police Alliance announces a retire- Stop by the high school Friday, highlight its mission by looking at Brookfield: Donald Doe and Robert by certified instructors and empow- ment party honoring Officer Julia March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at 7 what God has done in the past, is Morey. ers women through awareness, risk (Julie) Berry Friday, April 5 at p.m. and see the show. Tickets are doing in the present, and what the • East Brookfield Public Library: reduction, and realistic self-defense Leicester Country Club. Cocktails $5 per person. church is looking forward to Him Cheryl Economos and Margaret techniques. Physical condition is start at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet For more information, call the doing in the future. Refreshments Emerson. not important. Women must, howev- dinner at 7 p.m. school at (508) 892-7030. will follow the service. • Cormier’s Jewelers, Spencer: er, be at least 12 years old to partici- Tickets are $40 per person and The church is located halfway up Steve Morse, Cheryl Economos and pate. include dinner, tax, tip and gift. Spencer Annual Town Dead Horse Hill, at 350 Stafford St. Sandra Cicero. The course is 10 hours long and Tickets and/or information can be in Cherry Valley.For more informa- The art guild welcomes new mem- will be held in four consecutive two- obtained from Detective Tim Meeting warrant opens tion about the church, call the office bers. For more information, go to and-a-half-hour classes starting Fontaine at (508) 892-7014, ext. 2016, at (508) 752-6731, visit the church’s www.massasoitartguild.com or con- Wednesday, March 13. Class will be Sgt. Paul Doray at (508) 892-7014, ext. 2011, or Officers Steve Zecco at (508) SPENCER — Spencer Town Clerk website, www.LifeSourceChurch tact Debbie Roberts Kirk at (508) 885- held Wednesday nights from 6-8:30 Online.com, or go to the church’s 4462. at Leicester Primary School. 892-7014, ext. 2006, Tom Moughan at Laura Torti has announced the (508) 892-7014, ext. 2073, Al Samia at warrant for the May 2 Annual Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ To sign up, or for more informa- tbcfamily. tion, please contact Detective (508) 892-7014, ext. 2017, or Craig Town Meeting is now open. Recreation Committee Guertin at (508) 892-7014, ext. 2071. Citizens may submit articles to Timothy Fontaine at (508) 892-7010, the town clerk by petition, with the Brookfield Elementary to hold clinics, cleanup signatures of at least 10 registered voters, until Monday, April 8. to host lunch for seniors BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield For more information, contact Recreation Committee will host CATHY’S FAMILY SALON the town clerk’s office at (508) 885- BROOKFIELD — Brookfield Skills Nights in the Brookfield 19 Greenville St., Spencer, MA 7500, ext. 150 or ltorti@spencer- Elementary School will be hosting a Elementary School gymnasium: ma.gov. St. Patrick’s luncheon for senior cit- Wednesday, March 20 for softball KIDS HAIRCUTS $5.00 Complete (Under 12) izens at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March and Thursday, March 21 for base- Temple Baptist Church is 13. Doors will open at 1 p.m. ball. PERMS & COLOR $35.00 - HAIRCUTS $10.00 now LifeSource Church Enjoy a free corned beef and cab- The clinics for Grades 1-3 will be 6- Price includes finest quality bage luncheon prepared by the cafe- 7:30 p.m., followed by Grades 4-6 haircare products & complete styling teria staff, and a music and poetry from 7:30-9 p.m. LEICESTER — Temple Baptist program by the students and Music Volunteers are needed to be there Church, located on Stafford Street in Department called “Songs and to help. Please contact Sherry at 508-885-9852 Cherry Valley, was started in 1971 Poetry of St. Patrick’s Day.” (508) 867-4426 or and was officially organized in 1972. Please call the elementary school [email protected]. Its current building was erected in at (508) 867-8774 no later than Then, the committee will sponsor LLC 1975, with church members provid- Monday, March 11 to make reserva- a Cleanup Day at Lewis Field on DUMPSTER SERVICES ing almost all of the labor. tions. Saturday, April 6. If it needs to be For more than 40 years the church There is no cost for the dinner; continued or if it rains, it will be 508-885-2428 has remained true to the core doc- however, any food or cash donations held Sunday, April 7. Make-up dates trines of Biblical Christianity and will be given to the Brookfield are April 20 and April 21. Trash, Demolition Debris, • Etc. its mission to take the gospel to the Ecumenical Food Pantry at St. The cleanup will start at 9 a.m. world. Throughout those years Mary’s Church. Rakes, old tarps and other cleanup $99 WEEKLY PICK-UP, $70 BI-WEEKLY, QUARTERLY RATE members of the church have served equipment will be needed. faithfully in ways that demonstrate Massasoit Art Guild RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE PICKUP Pick-up Weekly and Bi-Weekly God’s love and the good news of Leicester police to offer DUMPSTER CONTAINERS We Offer 15, 20 and 30 Yard Dumpsters Christ. names featured artists RELIABLE Fully Insured, Locally Owned & Operated While the church still holds the PROMPT Please Call For our Money Saving RATES same Biblical beliefs and pursues RAD self-defense course the same Christian mission, there is The Massasoit Art Guild has something that has changed. In announced its featured artists for LEICESTER — January the church voted to change the months of March and April. All The Leicester its name to LifeSource Church. Church mem- bers felt that “Temple Liftmaster Baptist” was both con- fusing and exclusive 1/2 hp chain drive opener and they wanted to starting at $270.00 remedy those prob- lems. Steel insulated garage doors (raised panel, “We wanted a name Sales, service and installation of that more accurately COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL flush or long panel) inc. std track, hardware expresses what we’re garage doors and electric openers & installation starting at $425.00 about,” Senior Pastor Walt Grayum said. 1-800-605-9030 • 508-987-8600 “Jesus Christ is our www.countrysidegaragedoors.com • [email protected] 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 8, 2013 SCHOOL MENUS Tuesday,March 12: Rib B Que on a seeded roll or chicken patty 100 percent orange juice. SPENCER EAST BROOKFIELD REGIONAL on wheat, potato wedge, corn on the cob, rice krispie treat, Wednesday,March 13: Toasted English muffin with strawberry fresh fruit, or peanut butter and jelly on a fish. jam, honey roasted sunflower seeds (1), fresh fruit or 100 per- SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, March 13: Curley noodles, plain or meat sauce, cent apple juice or breakfast pizza bagel. cheese and garlic bread or meatballs in a bun with sauce and Thursday, March 14: Choice of whole grain breakfast bar or BREAKFAST cheese, steamed broccoli, yogurt fruit parfait, mandarin scrambled eggs with light sausage link and wheat toast with Monday, March 11: Bagel with cream cheese or yogurt cup, oranges or mini bagel and yogurt. butter, fresh fruit and 100 percent orange juice, milk. fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, March 14: Pizza dippers with sauce or ham and Friday, March 15: Warm assorted breakfast muffins (1) and (1) Tuesday, March 12: Breakfast bar, assorted cereal, assorted cheese on wheat, baby carrots and dip, assorted chilled fruit or honey roasted sunflower seeds or1 whole grain benefit break- muffins or French toast, fruit, juice, milk. peanut butter and jelly. fast bar, fruit cup or 100 percent orange juice. Wednesday, March 13: Egg and cheese sandwich or pancakes, Friday, March 15: Staff Development Day – No School LUNCH fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, March 14: Breakfast bar, assorted cereal, assorted LEICESTER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Monday,March 11: Chicken patty with lettuce and tomatoes on muffins, French toast, fruit, juice, milk. whole grain roll with sour cream and salsa, seasoned potato Friday, March 15: Bagel with cream cheese or pancakes, fruit, Monday,March 11: Egg and cheese wrap or egg and sausage on wedges and cheese sauce or pizza and buffalo crunches with juice, milk. a bagel, hash brown, juice, applesauce or peanut butter and nacho chips in a basket and cheese sauce cup, pineapple tidbits jelly on a fish. with topping or tangerine. Vegetarian – Bean burrito. LUNCH MAPLE STREET Tuesday,March 12: Meatloaf with a wheat roll, choice of gravy Tuesday,March 12: Homemade meat loaf, mashed potatoes and Monday, March 11: Turkey-bacon wrap, breadstick, chicken or grilled ham and cheese on wheat, mashed potato, corn, jell- brown gravy, whole grain cinnamon roll, seasoned carrots soup, carrots and peas, fruit, milk. o and cream, fresh fruit or yogurt and bagel. with dill butter or chicken parmesan with mozzarella cheese Tuesday, March 12: Corn dog, roll, baked beans, green beans, Wednesday, March 13: Chicken fajita with vegetables or ham- whole grain spaghetti, seasoned broccoli, fresh apple or assort- fruit, milk. burger on a wheat bun, potato puffs, baked beans, rice krispie ed fruit dessert. Vegetarian – Sesame seeded bagel melt. Wednesday, March 13: Chicken LoMein, broccoli, oatmeal c- treat or mini bagel and cheese sticks. Wednesday, March 13: Beef tacos with seasoned brown rice, chip cookie, fruit, milk. Thursday, March 14: Pizza dippers with sauce or meatball salsa, sour cream and chives or chicken pot pie with pastry Thursday, March 14: Chicken tender wrap, (S&S, BBQ or marinara pocket and sauce, baby carrots and dip, assorted shell, whole grain roll and butter, Italian pasta salad with pea Buffalo), sweet potato, green beans, fruit, milk. chilled fruit or yogurt and bagel. pods, hummus and garlic seasoned pita chips, seasoned peas, Friday, March 15: Pizza with or without topping, corn, fresh Friday, March 15: Staff Development Day – No School fresh banana or apple sauce. Vegetarian – Entrée. fruit, milk. Thursday, March 14: Italian cheese and broccoli, Alfredo with TANTASQUA REGIONAL JR./SR. HIGH noodles, seasoned carrots with dill butter, or spaghetti and LUNCH K-6 meat sauce with pasta, carrots, garlic bread, banana or chilled pears, decorated St. Patrick’s cookie. Vegetarian – Entrée of Monday,March 11: Chicken Caesar salad wrap or turkey-bacon SCHOOL the Day wrap, breadstick, chicken soup, carrots and peas, fruit, milk. Monday, March 11: Cheese lasagna, garlic bread, Italian green Friday,March 15: Assorted whole grain pizza slices, pepperoni, Tuesday,March 12: Corn dog or hot dog in a bun, baked beans, beans, Romaine garden salad, chilled peaches, milk. green pepper and onion and cheese or Texas hamburger with green beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday,March 12: BBQ rib on whole-wheat roll, New England BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese on whole grain deli roll, assort- Wednesday, March 13: Chicken LoMein, broccoli, oatmeal c- baked beans, spinach garden salad, chilled pears, milk. ed condiments, red cabbage coleslaw, fresh apple or diced ship cookie, fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 13: Chicken scampi over whole-wheat peaches. Vegetarian patty and whole grain roll. Thursday, March 14: Chicken tender wrap (S&S, BBQ or pasta, carrot sticks with dip, cucumber salad, fresh banana, Buffalo), sweet potato, green beans, fruit, milk. milk. Friday, March 15: Pizza with or without topping, cob, fresh Thursday, March 14: Open faced turkey sandwich, whipped WCES/ WBES fruit, milk. potato, peas and carrots, strawberry cup, milk. Monday,March 11: Professional Development Day – No School Friday, March 15: Chicken panini on marble rye, seasoned Lunch served LUNCH 7-12 potato wedges, Romaine/Mandarin, orange salad, mixed fruit, Tuesday, March 12: Oriental spring roll patty sandwich on Monday,March 11:Chicken Caesar salad wrap or turkey-bacon milk. whole grain roll with mayo pkt. Or with Oriental orange sauce, wrap, breadstick, chicken soup, carrots and peas, fruit, milk. vegetable fried brown rice, seasoned broccoli, fresh orange Tuesday,March 12: Corn dog or hot dog in a bun, baked beans, NORTH BROOKFIELD HIGH wedges or applesauce cup, yogurt parfait (enjoy “Taste Test green beans, fruit, milk. Monday,March 11: Chicken nuggets, dipping sauces or peanut Tuesday!”). Wednesday, March 13: Chicken LoMein, broccoli, oatmeal c- and fluff, flavored rice, cup of peaches, cranberry sauce, broc- Wednesday, March 13: Toasted cheese sandwich, seasoned chip cookie, fruit, milk. coli, milk. tator tots, sliced dilly fresh seasoned carrots, tossed garden Thursday, March 14: Chicken tender wrap, (S&S, BBQ or Tuesday, March 12: Warm pancakes, sausage served with Romaine salad with dressings, applesauce or pineapple tidbits. Buffalo), sweet potato, green beans, fruit, milk. maple syrup or hot dog on a roll, hash brown, hot apples and Individual pan pizza option for grades 4-8. Friday, March 15: Pizza with or without topping, corn, fresh cinnamon, strawberries, bag of carrots, milk. Thursday, March 14: Chicken noodle soup, hamburgers or fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 13: Spaghetti and meatballs or chicken cheeseburger on whole grain sandwich bun with condiments, patty on a roll, lettuce and tomato, cup of pears, cup of peach- Summer zucchini, squash, onion, sauté, assorted baked sweet es, milk. potatoes, peach cup or fresh grapes or chicken salad entrée. LEICESTER HIGH Thursday, March 14: Toasted cheese sandwich or steak and Friday,March 15: Chicken vegetable soup assorted sliced pizza cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, crackers, baby peas, varieties, pepperoni, pepper, onion and fresh basil or plain Monday, March 11: Cheesy pasta with chicken tenders, wheat cheese on whole grain pizza crust, tossed Romaine garden roll, roasted green beans and carrot sticks, mandarin oranges, mixed fruit, milk. Friday,March 15: Professional Development – No School Today. salad with a assorted dressings or baby carrots and ranch peach slices. dressing, sliced red apple or peach cup or chicken salad entrée. Tuesday,March 12: Tacos with cheese, lettuce and tomato, top- pings, bean salsa, corn, jell-o and cream, fruit cup. NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY BAY PATH Wednesday, March 13: Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, French SCHOOL fries, Romaine tossed salad, fruit crisp and cream, chilled BREAKFAST pears. Monday, March 11: Chicken nuggets, dipping sauce or cheese- Thursday, March 14: BBQ chicken pizza, tropical coleslaw, burger on a roll, rice pilaf, cup of peaches, broccoli, cranberry Monday, March 11: Buttermilk pancakes with syrup, 4 oz cup assorted chilled fruit. sauce, baby peas, milk. of yogurt, orange or apple juice. Friday, March 15: Staff Development Day – No School Tuesday,March 12: Warm pancakes, maple syrup, sausage link Tuesday,March 12: Eggs and sausage, cinnamon raisin toast, 4 or hot dog on a roll, school bakes beans, hash brown, sliced oz cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice. LEICESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL strawberries, orange juice, bag of carrots, milk. Wednesday, March 13: French toast, strawberries, 4 oz cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice. Monday, March 11:Cheesy pasta with chicken tenders, wheat Wednesday, March 13: NEW! Spaghetti taco’s or chicken patty Thursday, March 14: Blueberry coffee cake, bowl or cereal, roll, roasted green beans and carrot sticks, mandarin oranges, on a roll, lettuce and tomato, beets/pears, cranberry sauce, fresh orange or banana, 4 oz cup of yogurt. peach slices. milk. Friday, March 15: Toasted bagel, cream cheese, bowl of cereal, Tuesday,March 12: Tacos with cheese, lettuce and tomato, top- Thursday, March 14: Toasted cheese sandwich or steak and 4 oz cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice. pings, corn, jell-o and cream fruit cup, dices pears. cheese on a roll, chicken noodle soup served with crackers, sweet peas, fresh oranges, milk. Wednesday, March 13: Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, French LUNCH fries, Romaine tossed salad, fruit crisp and cream applesauce. Friday,March 15: Professional development – No School Toady Thursday, March 14: BBQ chicken pizza, tropical coleslaw, Monday, March 11: Broccoli and cheese quiche, tossed green assorted chilled fruit. BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL salad, garlic bread, green bans, fresh fruit Friday, March 15: Staff Development Day – No School Monday, March 11: Whole grain chicken nuggets with dipping Tuesday, March 12: Breaded chicken nuggets, sweet and sour sauce, vegetable pasta salad, carrot sticks with ranch dip, fruit sauce, brown rice, steamed broccoli, applesauce, fruit cup or LEICESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL or alternate entrée. fresh fruit. Wednesday, March 13: Early Release – No Lunch Monday, March 11: Chicken alphabet soup with vegetables, Tuesday, March 12: Roast turkey in gravy, whipped potato, Thursday,March 14: Roast turkey,gravy,whipped potato, sweet grilled cheese on a fish or ham and cheese on wheat, broccoli sweet potato bake, seasoned peas, cranberry sauce, fruit or glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, whole-wheat roll and butter, and cauliflower with dip, strawberry cup or yogurt and bagel. alternate entrée or chef ’s salad. Wednesday, March 13: Shepard’s pie, garden tossed salad Irish fruit cup or fresh fruit. soda biscuit, fresh fruit sher- Friday,March 15: Fish and cheese sandwich, cream of broccoli bet cup or alternate entrée. soup, baked sweet potato tots, creamy coleslaw, fresh fruit, Thursday, March 14: French dessert. bread cheese pizza, mixed greens and bean salad, veg- NORTH BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER etable taco soup, peaches and Monday,March 11: (Tri-Valley Reservations required by Noon, cream or alternate entrée or Thursday, March 7) Italian braised beef with egg noodles, jar- chef ’s salad. dinière vegetables and mandarin oranges. Friday,March 15: Whole-wheat Tuesday, March 12: Karin’s Jamaican rum, chicken with rice, French toast sticks or pan- corn salad, rolls and dessert. cakes, potato wedges, sausage Wednesday,March 13: Pattie’s meatloaf with mashed potatoes, patty,orange juice, fruit cup or vegetables, salad roll, and dessert. alternate entrée. Thursday, March 14: (Tri-Valley Reservations required by Noon, Tuesday, March 12) Corned beef with boiled potatoes, QUABOAG REGION- cabbage, carrots and Shamrock jell-o. AL HIGH SCHOOL TRI-VALLEY, INC. BREAKFAST Monday,March 11: Italian braised beef, egg noodles, jardinière vegetables, mandarin oranges. Monday, March 11: Tuesday, March 12: Mushroom soup, chicken fricassee, veg- Professional Development Day etable couscous, spinach, fresh fruit. – No School Meals Served Wednesday, March 13: Pork stir fry, brown rice, Brussels Tuesday, March 12: Choice of sprouts, chocolate brownie, plain chocolate cake. whole grain breakfast benefit Thursday,March 14: Corned beef, boiled potatoes, cabbage and bar or Scrambled eggs with 2 carrots, shamrock Jell-O or sugar free Jell-O. Whole grain pancakes and Friday, March 15: Cheese lasagna, broccoli, baked apples. light fruit syrup, fresh fruit or

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THE MAGIC SNOWMAN visit http://bit.ly/YN6Ir2. Laney, Tyler Fitman, Tom Parsons, conducting a drive to collect old cell There is a box in the nurse’s office Erica Laney, Isabelle Saunders, phones and hygiene products where items can be dropped off. On Jan. 30, DPHS theater stu- STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS Ashley O’Hara, Erin Gaudette, (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, Please help and donate to this great dents produced the mini-musical Gina Petruzzi, Christopher etc.) to donate to Daybreak, cause. “The Magic Snowman,” under the In January, six students from Prouty took place in a Unified Wallace, James Laney, Sean Domestic Violence Prevention Additionally,these groups will be direction of staff member Mrs. Hennigan, Ryan Bowen and Sam Program/Shelter through the working together to put together a Bussiere. Bocce Ball tournament sponsored by Special Olympics and attended Nairn. Rachel Clogston will be run- YWCA in Worcester. Collection of bulletin board in the cafeteria. “The Magic Snowman” is the ning for secretary of MASC. the items started in January and They will be posting phone num- story of a town in which all the peo- by unified teams from across Massachusetts. Camden Dacey, In June, the DPHS Student continue throughout the school bers/websites for various ple are grumpy because of the Council will be represented at the year. resources and supports such as the severe cold and wintery weather. A Sean Hennigan and Riley Brown were the boys’ team, and Samantha National Conference of Student The phones are used for individu- Suicide Prevention Hotline, mysterious stranger comes to town Councils by Nicole Cummings. als who are fleeing abusive rela- Substance Abuse Helpline and and decides to build a snowman on Laney, Liz Shemeth and Sarah Bolster were the girls’ team. The This is a three-day conference in tionships so that they are not Domestic Violence Prevention the day of the community’s first Las Vegas. tracked by an abuser who may have Hotline. The goal is for students to snowfall. Being enlisted to help boys’ team came in first in their division and the girls’ team came in access to phone records. The have access to the supports that build the “magic snowman,” the WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS hygiene products would help they might need for themselves or townspeople learn that by being second in their division. It was a fun experience for all of the team Work Experience students partic- clients and their families who are for a friend or relative but might be kind and helping each other, they ipated in a tea party with the resi- staying in the shelter who may have afraid to ask about. can be much more than grumpy. players. Coming in March, 17 members of dents of Senior Living at Prouty on left their homes abruptly to escape Colin O’Brien, a 7-year-old Feb. 11. This is part of a service a dangerous situation. DAVID PROUTY GEAR Charlton resident, stated that the the Student Council will be going to a Spring Conference in Hyannis for project it completes on a monthly These donations will help defray Would you like to check out some mini-musical was “very good.” basis with the residents. the cost of services that Daybreak The school is pleased to be able to three days. The students will be new Prouty sweatshirts and T- competing in a lip sync contest and will be providing to DPHS students shirts? Visit http://bit.ly/Z7Yg41 to bring to you that performance, CELL PHONE AND HYGIENE PROD- in the spring, including Domestic thanks to the dedicated work of many other fun activities. The stu- access an order form and see new dents attending are Holly UCTS DRIVE Violence Prevention Education Prouty Spirit Wear. Aaron Keyes and the staff at through the school’s health classes Spencer Cable Access. To watch it, Lamoureux, Camden Dacey, Rachel The Future Teachers, Breakfast Clogston, Amy Gebo, Samantha Club and Future Nurses will be and a play for 10th-grade students. Around the Quaboag Regional School District

CENTRAL OFFICE HAPPENINGS the National Geographic Society.Chris Bailey 2013) and for Matt Koslowski (Class of 2015) choral soloist for “Three Carols from and Annie Emigh-Scanlan facilitated the making the SWCL Second Team in golf ! Poland,” which she sang in Polish! • “Thank you to the Town of Warren for competition, and the seventh- and eighth- Congratulations to Thomas Jankins (Class of The Music Department was joined by sev- approving the Warren Elementary School grade teams coordinated and assisted them. 2013), Dinnea DiGrigoli (Class of 2013) for eral alumni musicians, including Lauren boiler project at the Special Town Meeting,” • Parent and community volunteers are making the SWCL First Team in soccer and to Como (Class of 2011), Matt Brady (Class of Superintendent Brett Kustigian said in the being sought to serve on the QRMHS School Jess Korzec (Class of 2014) for making the 2011), Brooke Servant (Class of 2011), Hillary February district newsletter. “The Council, which meets monthly to discuss SWCL Second Team in soccer. Bennett (Class of 2011), Charles O’Donnell Massachusetts School Building Authority school improvement initiatives. If you are Congratulations to Shelby Jankins (Class of (Class of 2010), Colin O’Donnell (Class of (MSBA) has officially approved the 68.34 per- interested, email Principal Greg Myers at 2013), Allyson Sweet (Class of 2013), Danielle 2012), Max Pereiraa (Class of 2011), Calvin cent reimbursement rate. We are working to [email protected]. Sweet (Class of 2014), and Madison Messier Chase (Class of 2012), Amanda Wood (Class of coordinate the replacement of our boiler and • Congratulations to Jessica Souza, Class of (Class of 2015) for making the SWCL First 2011) and Derek Barton (Class of 2011). I will send out periodic updates as the project 2018, for being a finalist in state Sen. Stephen Team in field hockey.Special congratulations • Congratulations to the Quaboag Robotics proceeds.” Brewer’s annual Christmas card contest! to Andrea Koslowski (Class of 2013), who was Team for its strong performance at January’s • The district’s new director of finance and Brewer (D-Barre) chose Jessica’s artwork not only elected to the SWCL First Team in VEX robotics competition at Quinsigamond operations, Camie Lamica, was scheduled to from more than 1,500 entries to use as one of field hockey, but is also a member of the Community College. Team Quabotics went start at Quaboag on Feb. 11. She succeeds the Christmas card covers he sends to his Worcester Telegram & Gazette’s Field Hockey head-to-head against 53 robotics teams from longtime Director of Finance and Operations many constituents each year. Brewer person- Super Team! Congratulations! across New England in its first official com- Joseph Scanlon. ally congratulated Jessica in January and • Thank you to Jim Joinville and to mem- petition with VEX technology. The Quabotics BUDGET HEARINGS presented her with an award check for $25. bers of the Quaboag Singers, Jazz Band, Wind team members are Taylor Beamenderfer, • Congratulations to Nick Barrett and Ensemble, and Concert Band for an outstand- Christian Spencer, Matt Mrazik, Brent Bohm In an effort to gather input from all stake- Arianna Tuttle, Class of 2014, who were elect- ing Winter Holiday Concert, who played to a and Joe Smichinski. holders, the district is planning public pre- ed as Quaboag’s delegates to the 66th annual packed house of festive Christmas revelers on sentations on the fiscal 2014 budget: Student Government Day. Nick and Arianna Dec. 20. Assistant Conductor Josh Butler • Monday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Quaboag will travel to the State House this April, join- (Class of 2013) led the Regional Middle/High School (public hearing ing students from across the state to learn Concert Band in a per- on the budget). more about the workings of government and formance of “In the • Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at West taking part in a replica session of the Bleak Mid-Winter,” Brookfield Town Hall (West Brookfield Massachusetts State Legislature. and Elissa Santos Advisory Committee meeting) • Be sure to congratulate seventh-graders (Class of 2013) con- • Monday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Quaboag Evona Bolaske, Larissa Bousquet, Mary ducted the Wind Regional Middle/High School (School LePage, Hannah Niemiec, Catherine Ensemble in its per- Committee adopts the 2013-14 school year O’Donnell and Jessica Souza for achieving formance of “A budget). First Term Academic Excellence awards and Charlie Brown for exemplifying the Quaboag core value of Christmas.” The SCHOOL SAFETY Academic Excellence! evening’s selections “School safety remains our top priority,” • Congratulations to our Fall 2012 Southern included several solos Kustigian wrote in last month’s newsletter. “I Worcester County First and Second Team All by Quaboag musi- recently attended a state-wide conference on Stars! Congratulations to Nick Schlosstein cians, including school safety sponsored by the Massachusetts (Class of 2013) for making the SWCL First Natalia Madry (Class Association of School Superintendents and Team in golf and to Tyler Mucha (Class of of 2015), who was the the Massachusetts State Police. Please know that we are doing everything possible to pro- vide as safe an environment as possible. Please contact me anytime if you have any MARCH questions or concerns about school safety. 16th “Working together, I am confident that we Route 131 Sturbridge, MA 01566 16TH can provide a safe, supportive, and challeng- 508-347-9228 FAX 508-347-3930 ing learning environment for our students,” Open 7 days a week he added. ANNUAL & Kustigian may be reached at [email protected] or (413) 436-9256. 17TH HIGH SCHOOL NEWS • Congratulations to the Freshmen Math CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Team, which placed first at the Jan. 9 WOCO- MAL math meet at Shrewsbury High School. WEEKEND Quaboag students competed against schools in Division B and moved into third place over- Many in-store deli & produce specials all. Matt Mrazik (Class of 2016) was ranked first in Division B and 18th out of 269 stu- Hours: dents in all of the Worcester County Sat. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., • Sun., 7 a.m.SEN - 5 p.m. Freshman Math League. • Congratulations to eighth-grader Noah Martin, Quaboag’s 2013 GeoBee Champion. Noah outmaneuvered his peers at this year’s geography contest and will now take a written exam to qualify for the state-wide GeoBee competition, sponsored by

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VIEWPOINTOPINION AND COMMENTARY FROM SPENCER, LEICESTER AND THE BROOKFIELDS EDITORIAL SOUND-OFF Identity Gershwin doing ‘the best that she can’ Springing SOUND OFF: say.Yet, Mrs. Conti feels that Mrs. Gershwin crisis! Enough already. should remain on the committee through Yes, the school department is in a horrible the first year to learn the ins and outs. “You really need to change that picture in situation. What kind of experience could you possi- the paper,” said the man at the (undesignated ahead with What part of not being involved in the bly gather to remedy the current situation? because it isn’t relevant) gathering last week. work behind closed doors doesn’t Mrs. Conti I believe Mrs. Gershwin is doing the best “Well, Dear Abby used the same picture for get? that she can in a lousy situation. Last I about a hundred years,” I replied. “Why I would assume the committee is doing heard Mrs. Gershwin is a taxpayer and a shouldn’t I be allowed to do the same?” a smile this under the advice of counsel — good parent, so she certainly has a vested interest But I truly saw his point luck to Mrs. Gershwin. She can’t win. in the situation. To insinuate that she does- — and fully agreed with it. Mrs. Conti has issues with Mrs. Gershwin n’t care is just plain wrong. Flashing my press ID badge “Spring shows what God can do with a just sitting there, having little, or nothing to and its unflattering photo, I drab and dirty world.” added, “I don’t like this one -Virgil Kraft either!” “Well, at least they don’t ‘Appalling’ conduct at School Committee meeting use a full-body shot,” he hen it comes to the added. (Is this what is inevitable end of the SOUND OFF: district’s unprecedented financial problem known as “constructive” winter season, there’s a The conduct allowed at the School if those facts conflict with their desires. criticism?) smile on my face, a song Committee meeting of Feb. 21 was truly The School Committee’s weak-kneed AS YOU His point was well taken, W appalling. response to the shouters shows what caused however, but left me with a in my voice and an extra “spring” It began during “Citizens’ Comment” with the problem and what stands in the way of a LIKE IT dilemma: What photo might in my step! an attack on the Interim Superintendent, solution. be appropriate, providing You can insert a rim Mrs. Zablocki. From what happened later it The committee directed the administra- the “change” he was seek- shot sound effect here — was clear that this was an orchestrated plan tion to give them cuts to start to bring down MARK ASHTON ing? What photo might do or a cricket sound effect to achieve the real goals of those doing all the deficit. But when the cuts didn’t sit well justice to both the columnist depending on whether the talking, restoring the “dean” at Knox with the shouters, the School Committee and his legion of fan (singular)? Trail Junior High. backed down and punted the problem back or not you laughed at So, here, Ladies and Gentlemen, is a bona Rational explanations as to how eliminat- to the administration with no direction on fide “change” in the photo accompanying my that awful pun. ing the “deans” at two schools would where to cut other than to give it another try. weekly column in this and (a few) other Daylight Savings Time achieve the biggest cost savings without So I guess Mrs. Zablocki has to come up with Stonebridge Press publications. I hope you begins this weekend, affecting direct instruction to students were another solution using facts and logic and like it, and accept it as a more truthful repre- and I am chomping at rejected, with nothing presented on the hope that another loud group doesn’t have a sentation of the personage behind the publi- the bit to add that extra opposing point of view other than the speak- special interest that makes facts unimpor- cation. I think it’s absolutely swell – mainly THE MINOR er’s opinion. Statistics from neighboring tant and the School Committee scared. because it took me hours to decide on, and not hour to my clock and the DETAILS communities, the same towns Prouty stu- Maybe that’s why experienced former super- a few minutes to convince the editor to accept extra light to my day.My dents compete with in athletics, showing an intendents turned down this School and use. goodness, winter seemed overwhelmingly lower student-administra- Committee when they sought an interim — Nor was it an easy decision. While I am nei- ADAM MINOR to drag on this year, and tor ratio at Knox Trail than in other towns we’ll support you all the way until someone ther the most-photographed nor most photo- it didn’t help when near- were dismissed with a self-interested, “I shouts. Then you, Interim Superintendent, genic member of my family and friends, a few reject your statistics.” are on your own. ly three feet of snow buried us a few pictures do exist, some more representative of Apparently for these talkers, facts and “the inner self” than others. I looked through weeks ago in one brutal night — logic don’t count when trying to solve this several albums at home. Mothers are good at although most of it is now melted away, collecting photos over the course of a lifetime, leaving a nice, muddy landscape in my and mine was particularly diligent – and kind front yard. Cirba: Bickering, blame game needs to stop – in assembling albums of cute and flattering Nice. images. Spring technically doesn’t start until The circus (and subsequent as the town’s way of saying thanks I considered many photos as possibly appro- priate. Among my favorites was one on the Wednesday,March 20, but to me, as soon sideshow) that made up the School for working for us. Not a bad gig. Committee meeting of Feb. 22, was, YOUR Now, Mr. James shocked me at this front lawn of my boyhood home, taken just as the calendar hits March 1, it is the in my humble opinion, cringe worthy. meeting the way he summed up his after a pie fight with my favorite Southern unofficial beginning of the spring sea- Upon watching once again as the disgust over the attitudes and cousin. But, alas, blueberry Tabletalk pies son. The sun seems little brighter and a judgmental fingers of the district TURN actions of others at this meeting. Mr. smeared on facial features aren’t as flattering little warmer. The scenery seems a little teachers and others with an axe to James and I have never seen eye-to- as I might have remembered. Then there was the high school yearbook senior class photo – more colorful, the smells richer, and the grind is getting to be nothing short of eye, but I was clapping for him after an embarrassment and a black eye Bob Cirba he spoke about not throwing each nice, but a trifle misrepresentative of what’s wind gentler. for a district long known for political Spencer other under the bus. Then a police happened in the last few decades. It’s probably all in my head, but as far shenanigans. officer spoke up about teachers step- So I turned to other sources. Albums from as I am concerned, the worst of winter Once again, teachers and parents alike, ping up and contributing more in the area of our wedding, vacations at Yellowstone, or in is behind us, and the beauty and instead of finding a way to deal with a deficit health care input. This is not what area teach- Ireland, or Italy, or at the museum housing warmth of spring is now to come! left by the former superintendent due to a hor- ers want to hear, but it is time to ask this and “the biggest ball of twine” in Darwin, rific lack of any state or education budgeting more of them. Google their contract at Spencer Minnesota. Nice, but not quite right. Hooray! skills, have taken it on themselves to crucify East Brookfield Teachers Contracts and see for So how about a portrait from my one As you can tell by my chipper tone and the School Committee and the interim super- yourself what I am talking about. The reason onstage 15 minutes of fame, as Allen Felix in overuse of exclamation points, I’m kind intendent. SM and people in this town do not want to Woody Allen’s “Play It Again Sam”? The prob- of excited about spring, and many of As I sat in the audience listening to people spend any money on the school is simply lem there was the perm I had received in order you (from ramblings in my previous shout over speakers and the School Committee, because any money that comes in to the dis- to affect the Woody Allen look. Certainly not make snide comments about the interim super- trict the Union and the teachers will expect columns) that I am not exactly a fan of in keeping with today’s graying crop of dull intendent (Deb Zablocki) and in general act as half. That is how it was when I was on the SC and lifeless (despite any number of “volume- the cold, winter weather months. I don’t the mob rule of Rome, leads me to believe there and that has not changed. The SM in this town enhancing” shampoos found in the shower know what it is, really.As a kid, I used to is no hope for a group so totally devoid of any are no better preferring to argue this out in the stall) hair. love winter — snowball fights, days off clue or class. papers. So, I looked a few more places – including in from school, you name it — but these Budget cuts were made, people spoke (or As I pointed out in an earlier meeting, when that molding cardboard box in the garage rather accused) and the evening moved along Mr. Berthiaume met with Mrs. Zablocki on an days I’m a total grumpy-pants about it. that’s been housing yet-to-be-catalogued pho- with an element of malice towards anyone unrelated issue days prior to the article it was tos of friends, family, co-workers, and cats Maybe it’s because I have to drive in the even remotely related to this fiasco. never brought up that they never received the who’ve been part of our lives over the last few snow, or now I have to pay a heating bill, Dr. Namin made out the budget expecting information they were looking for. Add to that, (or 40) years. Some of those pix were excep- or maybe it’s because I just appreciate revenues that were not actually in the school the ladies at the Administration building had tionally OK (from my perspective). Photos by being able to wear a T-shirt outside. I accounts, and has been a large part of the prob- their hands full with the Department of (former News photographer) and talented folk lems. Add to that the hiring of many aides, Revenue, the DESE, the interim business man- artist Don Cadoret. Snapshots by siblings and have grown tired and weary of winter, teachers, and in some instances, teachers ager, trying to compile data for the new budget, and he is an unwelcome, four-month in-laws at family picnics and birthday parties. installed with longevity clauses in their con- and running the district. I am amazed at what One or two artsy-fartsy “portraits” that guest in my neighborhood. tracts, and the numbers add up quickly. has gotten done in spite of all of this, except to expressed the subject’s innate intensity, sin- In the quote above, the late Rev. Virgil As Mr. Cloutier and Mr. Hayes have alluded hear many naysayers; it is taking far too long. cerity, ignorance, and bliss. Kraft makes a simple observation that I in recent meetings, the School Committee The ladies at the Blue building are the ones There were even a couple of our old home- should have known everything that was going who alerted the School Committee to what was can’t help but agree with. In the made Christmas cards to consider, including on up to and including the hiring of teachers going on and told them of their suspicions, not the one that had our heads pasted onto an old autumn, the leaves fall dead from their and where all money was going at any given Mr. Nordquist as the press and some SM would Victorian-era carte-de-visite, or the one mim- branches, only to be covered by a freez- time. have you believe. And what is Mr. Nordquist icking the cover from the sheet music song- Really? I seem to remember the police scan- doing filing an Open Meeting Law violation? ing cocoon of snow for months. In the book for “The Sting.” Neither of these was dal and a chief of police who (hired by these Seriously? We don’t have enough on our plate spring, the buds reawaken, and it’s a quite right, however, so I plunged on, deeper two gentlemen) proceeded to wreak havoc on that Mr.Nordquist has to do a little (OK a lot) of time of rebirth. It’s a new beginning. our town resulting in a State Police takeover of political grandstanding? Mr. Scortino (interim into the past, to explore the inner-most work- OK, so I’m being dramatic again — I our town. The consequent investigation was business manager) told us at the meeting that ings of my true psyche – (and therefore my can’t help it. I’m excited. Bring on the not brought about by the SM in our town but after all this time he is still trying to make true countenance). rather two business owners who were alleged- sense out of the mess Dr. Namin has left and I briefly considered one image from the ’70s, spring — but hopefully this time we can when I attempted a beard but found it so do with a little less pollen in the air? ly being harassed by the police department. small wonder the SM can’t get all the answers Then you might remember the Recall election, that they want. Then you have a SM verbally sparse and unappealing that people said one of the Water Emergency, Carter Terenzini, bad attacking Mr.Zablocki in her office over a snow two things: “What beard?” or “Go wash that Adam Minor may be reached at (508) overrides, ethics violations, tampering with removal issue at the school and dropping F off !” A real contender was the photo of “Me 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- SCA videos of recorded SM meetings, and you bombs in the office. Seems to me that the issue and Lester,” the friendly raccoon belonging to bridgepress.com. may start to get the picture. Perhaps these two is not with the schools but with people’s atti- cousin Philip, but that proved “too grainy” – gentlemen should not be throwing stones in tudes and a total lack of respect for anyone try- and had two faces in it. this particular glass house. ing to muddle their way through this crisis, but In the end, it came down to a matter of inner reality. Who am I “in my head?” At what age 1872-2007 Then you have the debate over the Dean of let’s keep pointing fingers and arguing this out Student’s position at Knox Trail Junior High. in the press. are my intellect, thought processes, dreams It started to look like a family reunion with Mr. It is time to work together and stop blaming and visions stuck? The photo you see here Nelson, (principal Joyce Nelson’s husband) everyone for what has transpired. This is a (“Me and my favorite sweater”) seems to cap- Leo Fayard (a candidate for the business man- small town and everyone knows everyone, yet ture all of those things – plus a self-confidence agers position at one time) and the Dean of the incessant need to blame and cast doubt and and physical fitness that a good many other Students who also happens to be a cousin of ask others to resign smacks of the ultimate photos fail to capture. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson all arguing for the contin- hypocrisy in a town full of hypocrites. The But just in case the man who made the orig- uation of that position at Knox Trail. Then you vicious attacks I have watched at all of these inal suggestion had something else altogether 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 have the teachers. A very entitled group, in my meetings leaves me with no hope for this town different in mind, beginning next week we’ll Telephone (800) 367-9898 opinion, and their teacher’s contract bears this or the district, and the infighting by SM probably switch to a photo taken the day after Fax (508) 764-8015 out — 15 percent contribution to health care, 5- towards the SC is a tragedy.The reason I know my sixth birthday last week. That one, with all www.spencernewleader.com 9 percent raises through the STEP program up things that I know is because I pick up the its age spots, receding hairline, puffy cheeks, to year 17 of employment, whatever raises phone and ask questions of people, and that is turkey-like neck, tags, warts and other blem- have been negotiated through the CBA (prior all it would take if not for all the political ishes, oughtta last him – and me – for quite a FRANK G. CHILINSKI to this committee it was 34 percent over a 10- grandstanding. while! PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER year period) no teacher evaluations in place, a As far as I am concerned, this town loves a 24 month callback in the event that you get laid good political fight and it has one now. Too bad Mark Ashton can be reached at: mark@stone- ADAM MINOR off, when you retire we also pay for teachers we forgot that this is all about the kids. bridgepress.com, or by calling: 508-909-4144. and their spouse’s health insurance, and you Someone should warn them. MANAGING EDITOR get a 10-percent bump on the way out the door Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 A musical vacation at West Brookfield library

CUTLINE: Courtesy photos WEST BROOKFIELD — There was plenty to do and enjoy at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library over February vacation, such as a Feb. 20 children’s music program with Renee Coro and a Wii Dance Party on Feb. 21.

East Brookfield Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby

Second-place finisher William Lambert and third-place finisher Arthur Some of the 26 entries in the Pinewood Derby. Davidson hold their winning cars. EAST BROOKFIELD — East Brookfield Cub Scouts Pack 148 held its annual Pinewood Derby at East Brookfield Baptist Church on Feb. 22. The fastest cars were awarded trophies. In first place was Michael Casey, second place was William Lambert, and in third place was Arthur Davidson. The pack would like to thank the “Track Guys” for coming out to set up and run the event, and to both Steve Tilton (for the pizza) and Scott Conner (for the juice and cookies) for its Derby Feast. Finally, to Scott Norrie and Howe Lumber for allowing the pack to hold Pinewood Derby clinics at its North Brookfield facility.

The Pinewood Derby takes place at East Brookfield Baptist Church. 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 8, 2013 SPORTS Quaboag shuts down West Boylston, moves on to semis

West Boylston’s Lexi Bourn (21) and Katelynn The Cougars’ Jess Korzec goes airborne over West Quaboag’s Brittany Herring, right, tries to drive past David Dore photos Rizzuto (42) can only watch as Quaboag’s Ariana Boylston’s Lexi Bourn. Korzec had a game-high 20 West Boylston’s Micheala Hayes. 170. Quaboag’s Shelby Jankins (25) reacts after put- Plante splits the defense and heads toward the points for Quaboag. ting the ball into the air. basket. WARREN — The Quaboag girls’ basketball team inched a game-high 20 points. Brittany Herring had 13 points and 19th seeded Ayer-Shirley on Feb. 28, 54-39, to reach the quar- closer to another Central Massachusetts Division 3 crown by Ally Plante had eight points, including two 3-pointers. terfinal round. defeating West Boylston, 54-25, in the quarterfinals Saturday, West Boylston, the No. 11 seed, had leads of 2-0 and 4-2. But The Cougars next play March 6 in the semifinals, after March 2. once the third-seeded Cougars took a 6-4 lead with 5:05 left in press time. Leading the way for the Lady Cougars was Jess Korzec with the first quarter, they never looked back. Quaboag first beat

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For more information please email 2 to 4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Bay Path’s season comes to a close [email protected]. Thursdays, March 11, 13 and 14 in the Junior High School gym. Sign ups are located in the Hellyar, Duncan compete in Following a 12-8 regular season the Bay Worcester County Sunday Night Junior High cafeteria. If you have any ques- Path varsity boys’ basketball team advanced tions, please contact Coach Rousseau at All-State Championship indoor to the Central Mass. Division 3 district tour- Men’s Softball League looking for [email protected]. nament. The Minutemen were seeded 13th track meet and fell short against fourth ranked South teams Warriors wrap up impressive swim Lancaster, 67-61. On Feb. 23 Boston’s Reggie Lewis Track & The Worcester County Sunday Night Men’s season at States Athletic Center hosted the All-State Sturbridge Rec Spring Soccer to Softball League is looking for teams. This Championship indoor track meet. Event will be the 23rd year of the Worcester County The 2012-13 season served great for the winners with local finishers are as fol- offer spring programs Sunday Night Men’s Softball League. All Tantasqua coed swim team, and States was lows: games are played in Worcester, Oxford and no exception. For the first time ever, there will be Auburn. The league starts on May 5 and The girls finished in 18th place on Feb. 16 at Boys’ 55-Meter Hurdles Sturbridge Rec Spring Soccer. Sturbridge runs through the month of August. For more Springfield College with Erin Donovan lead- 1. Jung Park, Newton South, 7.57 T.R.Y. Rec Soccer is offering a spring pro- information and price please contact Mark ing the way with a sixth place finish in the 10. Alex Hellyar, Tantasqua, 8.00 gram in conjunction with Real Futbol Mateiko at [email protected] or call 100 backstroke. The medley relay team of Training. (508) 867-4648. Donovan, Bridget Shreve, Kendra Iller and Boys’ 55-Meter Dash On Thursday nights the clinics will be Sarah Laflamme took home 13th place. The 1. PJ Hayes, Walpole, 6.47 from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. based on age group. Tantasqua to host free volleyball 200 free relay team of Shreve, Bailey 21. Spencer Duncan, Tantasqua, 6.94 The Sunday games will be 45 minutes from 4- Waterman, Maddie Dupre and Laflamme also 5:30 p.m. from April 25 to June 22 with the clinic at Junior High placed 13th. The 400 free relay team of only exceptions being the weekend of Laflamme, Summer Walker, Iller and Memorial Day and Father’s Day. The 2013 Tantasqua Junior High Girls Donovan finished in 15th place. The cost to play is $105 to Sturbridge TRY Volleyball Clinic will be offered for girls in The boys also swam well. In the first time Soccer: c/o Real Futbol Training PO Box 43, Grades 7-8 in March. Players will learn the ever taking a boys’ relay team to states they Sturbridge, MA 01566 or one can pay through basic fundamental skills of volleyball (pass- got 19th place, setting a new school record in the Real training website at http://2013real- ing, setting, spiking, blocking and serving) as the process. The swimmers were David trysoccer.eventbrite.com/ well as court positioning for offense and Tolson, Jason Girouard, Jakob Laporte and The age groups are as follows: Tikes 2.5-4 defense. No experience is necessary.This is a Remi Lamothe. Lamothe then finished fifth years old (Tikes is a Sunday only clinic.) Pre- fun introductory learning experience into in the 50 free and 12th in the 100 free. kickers 5-6 years old. Juniors 9 are for 7-9 the sport of volleyball. Tantasqua varsity year olds. Juniors 12 are for 10-12 year olds. volleyball coach Stephanie Rousseau will All dates are set as of Dec. 31, 2013. instruct the free clinic. Sessions will be from

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JANKINS’ STELLAR CAREER COMES TO AN END

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER WORCESTER — After all the scratching and clawing the Quaboag varsity boys’ basketball team had to do to get back into its Central Mass. Division 3 district tournament semifinal game with Hopedale High, the Cougars finally evened the game at 64-64 when sen- ior Thomas Jankins buried a deep 3-pointer with 35 seconds to play. Quaboag, at one point down 20 points (32-12) and still trailing by a sizeable amount at halftime (36-22), had hoped for the miracle come- back at WPI’s Harrington Auditorium, but Kevin Bresciani silenced those thoughts with a clanged in 3-pointer from the right side with 7 seconds to play. Jankins had one last attempt to tie the game again, but his shot caught the iron as 10th seeded Nick Ethier photos Hopedale advanced to the district Jake Wisniewski of Quaboag gets inside Hopedale’s Kevin Quaboag’s Jake Wisniewski, right, com- final and the third seeded Cougars Quaboag’s Thomas Jankins spots up with Hopedale’s Kevin Lynch for an easy layup. petes against Hopedale’s Jeremy Bacon ended their season at 20-5. Bresciani draped by his side during the game’s final play. during the game-opening jump ball. “We had a horrendous first half, Jankins’ 3-point attempt would have tied the contest, but it hit throws and a enough that I thought I could still including a championship game probably the worst half we’ve the iron and didn’t drop as the Blue Raiders escaped with a 67- deep Jankins 3 make it.” 64 victory. appearance in 2011. Quaboag has played all year, but as I say year in later, though, Reilly said that although it is gone 78-20 in their last four years. and year out I’m proud to be coach- and the Cougars tough to get a good look at a 3-point- Jeremy Bacon of Hopedale — “We just haven’t gotten to the ing these guys to show what we’re had finally tied the score, 64-64. er when everyone knows who is who scored 10 of his 13 points in the peak,” Reilly said. “I’m just a lucky made of,” Quaboag head coach “Every time I shoot it I think it’s going to shoot it, he still thought first half before Jankins played guy to be in this position. We’re Chris Reilly said. “We weren’t get- going in. It felt good,” Jankins, who Jankins had one last miracle basket tremendous defense on him down going to be back next year. We’re ting to loose balls. We weren’t get- finished with 24 points, said of the left in him. the stretch — found an open 3- losing the best player I’ve ever had, ting after it like we normally get tying basket. “He’s done it many times, so I had pointer midway through the fourth but I think we’re going to be pretty after it.” But that’s when Bresciani (11 confidence,” Reilly said. to make it 54-46, and teammate good.” But the Cougars got after it in the points) made the biggest shot at the Jankins reflected on his four and Kevin Lynch (14 points) followed Jankins, along with fellow sen- second half, opening the third quar- game’s biggest moment to win it for a half year run by saying, “I can shortly after with another 3, iors Bob Pappas, Nicholas ter on an 8-2 run to make it a 38-30 Hopedale. remember coming in when I was an extending the Blue Raiders’ lead to Schlosstein and Tyler Mucha, will game after Jankins buried a deep “It was probably the fifth guy that eighth grader and my brother 57-48. be gone after tremendous careers fade-away. Quaboag got to within they wanted to shoot it,” Reilly [Cody] was a senior captain on the But Quaboag continued to play with the Cougars. three points at 44-41 after a Jake said. team and he was a real good player. hard, and three straight hoops — Jankins will play baseball next Wisniewski three-point play, and “You have to give him credit for We were just a little bit, probably two from Wisnewski, one by year at Quinnipiac University, but Hopedale led by just five, 46-41, that,” Jankins added. “We definite- one player short, from being a good Jankins — sliced the deficit down had a Division 1 college not come heading into the fourth. ly wanted him shooting the ball, team. The next year we took to 57-54. calling he would have attempted to “It was going according to the but he knocked it down.” steps…and then we kept taking Now trailing 59-54, Jankins con- play both sports at the next level script,” Reilly said of turning a 14- Bresciani then altered Jankins’ steps and getting better every year.” nected again from downtown. After since he has so much love for bas- point deficit into a more-manage- would-be tying 3-point attempt to In fact, the Cougars won four con- Hopedale’s Evan Lerner (23 points) ketball. able five-point game. “I told them seal the victory for the Blue secutive Southern Worcester and Wisniewski (22 points) traded a “I’m definitely going to miss play- we’re going to cut this to five by the Raiders. County League West Division titles, pair of free throws, making it 61-59, ing a lot,” he said. “The games, [end of the] third quarter.” “He got a piece of the ball on the reached the Clark Tournament Lynch buried his fourth 3-pointer those are my best high schools “We knew we were in a good posi- way up,” Jankins explained. “I kind final for the past three years and of the contest. memories, because of the atmos- tion to get back into the game,” of readjusted in the air, I wasn’t made it to at least the district semi- Two more Wisniewski free phere.” Jankins added. completely square, but good finals for the last three years,

HOW THEY GOT THERE Cougars end Main South’s run in postseason

David Dore photos Above left to right, Main South’s Kurtis Tucker-Davis (14) and Markel Tolson (21) can only watch as Quaboag’s Ethan Lacaire jumps to put the ball into the basket. The Cougars’ Jacob Wisniewski drives past Main South’s Tim Wilkins on the way to the basket. Quaboag’s Gregory Sokol passes the ball to a teammate in the first half.

WARREN — The Quaboag boys’ basketball Leading the way for the Cougars versus Quaboag jumped out to a 19-8 lead in the The Cougars had a 13-5 run in the third team moved into the semifinals of the MIAA Main South was Jacob Wisniewski with 32 first before each team put up seven points to quarter that helped cement their lead. Main Central Mass. Division 3 Tournament with a points. Ethan Lacaire had 15 points and end the quarter. Main South brought the lead South was outscored 13-3 in the final quarter, 73-57 win over Main South Friday, March 1. Thomas Jankins had 14 points, including two down to one, 35-34, in the second quarter ensuring the victory for Quaboag. They reached the quarterfinal round after a 3-pointers in the first frame and two big behind two straight 3s by Tim Wilkins, but 76-50 victory over Ayer-Shirley on Feb. 27. blocks in the fourth quarter. Quaboag went into halftime with a 42-39 lead. Leicester resident wins Bruins Summer Reading prize

LEICESTER — Matthew Berube, son of Charissa and Matt Berube of Cherry Valley, won the Boston Bruins Summer Reading Grand Prize. Matt’s name was drawn from a statewide list of 7- to 11-year- old readers. He has received a certificate entitling him to sit on the bench during pre-game warm-ups and two balcony seats to an upcoming Bruins home game. The Boston Bruins partner with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to support and encourage summer read- ing, and the Leicester Public Library participates in the pro- 426 Worcester Rd. Helping you go from facts to decisions gram each year. Charlton, MA 01507-1506 508-248-1040 Fax: 508-248-3927 Matthew Berube with his grand prize. www.pedcocpa.com 12 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 8, 2013 SPORTS ‘Let’s make this our season tonight’

LADY INDIANS END YEAR WITH POSTSEASON LOSS TO MONTY TECH

BY DAVID DORE NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER NORTH BROOKFIELD — For the North Brookfield girls’ basketball team, it all came down to one game. “I told them let’s make this our season tonight,” said head coach Richard LeBlanc. The Lady Indians, seeded No. 13 in the MIAA Central Massachusetts Division 3 Tournament, hosted a first-round game for the third consecutive year. Their opponent Tuesday, Feb. 26 was the last team to earn a spot in the tournament, No. 20 Monty Tech. Although Monty Tech left with the 39-34 victory, LeBlanc said he saw some positives from his team. “We couldn’t have played much harder than we did,” he said Thursday, Feb. 28. “So I was happy with our effort.” North Brookfield finished with North Brookfield’s Brianna Kilborn brings the ball up the court. an 11-9 record and a share of the Worcester County Athletic Conference title with South Monty Tech’s Brandi Richard, right, holds the ball as the Lady Indians’ DAVID DORE PHOTOS Lancaster Academy and the Samantha Farmer looks for a chance to steal it. Advanced Mathematics and Schimmelpenningh and Science Academy Charter School Caitlyn Worthington, eighth- in Marlborough. They all had a 10-2 grader Rebecca Russin and jun- conference record. iors Erica Tillotson and The Lady Indians had just two Brianna Kilborn. seniors this year: Audra Farrington Kilborn was the point guard and Diana Farmer, the team’s lead- and a potent 3-point scorer this ing scorer with an average of 14 year, notching around 20 shots points per game. She was also the from downtown. She took over team’s leading scorer Feb. 26 with the role held last year by 14 points. Lauren Hevy of setting up the Not far behind with 11 points was Lady Indians’ offense. freshman Ariana Safford, who did Schimmelpenningh was the not play last year as an eighth-grad- team’s “sixth man,” LeBlanc er. Eight of Safford’s points came in said. “She was all over the court the first half on runs that brought the other night. She’s played leads by Monty Tech down to one or like that all year long. She’s two points. really progressed.” “She started, I think, every game LeBlanc said the future of this year,” LeBlanc said. “She just North Brookfield basketball is showed that much in the first cou- “bright,” with so many return- ple of practices.” ing players and 15 girls on the Safford, Christy Dever and junior varsity team. Samantha Farmer were the ninth- graders LeBlanc turned to this David Dore may be reached at year. Also on the roster were sopho- (508) 909-4140, or by email at mores Cassidy Bulger, Rachel [email protected]. McIntyre, Sydney Above, North Brookfield freshman Christy Dever (30) and Monty Tech’s Brandi Richard both look to get the ball before it heads out of bounds. Right, North Brookfield’s Sydney FREELANCE Schimmelpenningh is guarded by Monty Tech REPORTER senior Monica Pucko. THE WANTED WRITE STUFF Since 2001 in the Do you have a nose for news? Are you a writer at heart? Do you love to capture the moment you’re in Spencer New Leader! with a photograph? Do you have an interest in the Essays and Poems written by student authors from goings on in Auburn, and want to get involved in your Spencer, Leicester, and The Brookfields town? open to Grades 5-12 & home schooled students The Auburn News, your best source for weekly local SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR MARCH: news, is looking for a hard-working, flexible freelance Deadline March 20th 5pm - Pub date March 29th reporter to cover Auburn. (300 words or less) Job will include writing four to six stories per week, 1. March is Women’s History Month. What woman in photography, information gathering and networking — history do you admire most? you will be the face of the town you cover! 2. Easter is Sunday, March 31. What is your favorite Candidates must be able to work nights and week- Easter Tradition? ends. Experience in newspapers and with AP style is 3. It’s Spring! What is your favorite season & why? 4. desired. Residence in southern Worcester County is pre- Or topic of your choice. ferred, but not required. HOW TO SUBMIT? The is a freelance position and paid by the story. • May be mailed or dropped off to: June Simakauskas, Stonebridge Press is an equal opportunity employer. Spencer New Leader, 25 Elm Street, P. O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 So what are waiting for? • EMAILED TO [email protected] (preferred) Send your résumé to Editor Adam Minor at • FAXED TO: 508-765-0233 [email protected], • Teachers, if this is a class project and the essays are collected by Thursday prior to deadline, I may be able or mail to to pick them up… please contact me at 508-909-4062 Auburn News, or on my cell at 508-208-8644 ATTN: Editor, P.O. Box 90, We reserve the right to not publish essays for inappropriate content or to hold for Southbridge, MA a future publication. Early submissions are greatly appreciated. 01550 Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 13 Charter announces District releases details of Namin separation

Prouty High School. Although he was no longer the Superintendent of the digital move for NAMIN entitled to $5,000 per year in reimburse- School District,” the pact added, “and continued from page 1 ments as superintendent, he said in that he has reimbursed the School Wednesday,Feb. 27. As of Friday,March December he wanted to be paid beyond District for the disputed amounts various channels 1 the district had not calculated how that in his roles as superintendent, regarding travel.” much would be deducted. Namin will business manager and technology The agreement calls for Namin to pay back the balance over the next 18 director. withdraw two Open Meeting Law com- QVC, the Travel Channel, E! months. The separation agreement mentions plaints he filed with Attorney General CHARTER Entertainment Television an audit done by the school district’s Martha Coakley’s office on Dec. 29 and continued from page 1 “Dr. Namin’s agreement to reimburse and NECN that have already the School District for $17,000 is not an auditors, Scanlon and Associates, on Jan. 8. The phrase “with prejudice” is “have come to enjoy and moved from analog to digital. admission by him of any wrongdoing payments and reimbursements to used, meaning Namin cannot file them expect” digital and high defi- According to Cohan’s let- but a resolution of a disputed claim,” Namin that will be placed in his person- again. nition programming. At a ter, a Charter digital receiver the agreement states. “In the event Dr. nel file, which cannot be viewed by the It also states that Namin will get a hearing in Leicester in or a digital television with a Namin fails to reimburse the School public. He can file a response to the “neutral reference” from the school dis- October, Cohan said 10 digi- QAM tuner or CableCARD District within the 18 month reimburse- audit, which will also go into his per- trict stating the position he held, the tal or two high-definition technology would be needed ment period, the School District has the sonnel file. dates he worked for the district, his channels could be sent in the to receive those channels and right to take necessary action to obtain District officials said a draft of the salary “and further advise that Dr. same bandwidth used for one others sent exclusively in the full $17,000 reimbursement from Dr. district’s annual audit is finished. As in Namin voluntarily resigned. The analog channel. digital. Namin.” previous years, the audit will be pre- School District will further advise that On Feb. 19, Charter “Certain channels on Basic Namin resigned effective Monday, sented at a future School Committee its policy is only to provide the above removed the analog version and Expanded Basic will Feb. 25 — six weeks after the School meeting. information.” of 10 channels from its remain in analog at this Committee put him on paid administra- On Namin’s resignation itself, the As for items belonging to Namin Central Massachusetts sys- time, for customers without tive leave because of a complaint filed agreement limits what both he and the removed from his office following the tems and started sending a digital TV or digital equip- against him regarding the budget. School Committee can say about it. School Committee’s December vote to them exclusively in a digital ment,” Cohan wrote. Between Dec. 11 and Jan. 8, Namin was “The School Committee will make no allow him to take personal leave, the format. Those channels are “To ensure a smooth tran- on paid personal leave — ostensibly so comment on Dr. Namin’s departure pact states they “were stored in a stor- Charter TV3, religious sta- sition away from analog,” he he could move from Maine to other than to state that he has resigned age unit at Dr. Namin’s request and tion WYDN-TV (Channel 14), added, “Charter is providing Massachusetts. and is no longer the Superintendent of authorization, and he has been provid- ION Television affiliate digital equipment free to cus- Questions were raised about reim- the School District,” the agreement ed the key to the storage unit by the WBPX-TV (Channel 20), PBS tomers for a specified period bursements Namin sought to go to states, “and that Dr. Namin has reim- School District to obtain said belong- affiliate WGBX-TV (Channel of time. These offers will California and attend a conference, in bursed the School District for the dis- ings.” 21), WMFP-TV (Channel 25), vary based on a customer’s part so he could be recognized as a semi- puted amounts regarding travel. Namin told the Spencer New Leader WBIN-TV (Channel 26), the current level of service. finalist for the National Association of “Dr. Namin will make no comment in December he requested that personal Golf Channel (Channel 38), Applicable standard equip- School Superintendents’ regarding his departure or about any items be taken out of his office for safe- Speed (Channel 39), NBC ment rate card pricing will Superintendent of the Year. He also School Committee Member, the Acting keeping and security reasons. Sports Network (Channel 40) apply upon expiration of asked for money for trips he made to the Superintendent of Schools, Principals, and HLN (Channel 42). those offers.” Massachusetts School Building Administrators, employees, agents or David Dore may be reached at (508) They join channels such as For more information, call Authority offices in Boston as part of attorneys of the School District other 909-4140, or by email at ddore@stone- C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, HSN, Charter at (888) 438-2427 or the feasibility study process for David than to state that he has resigned and is bridgepress.com. visit www.charter.com.

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Lawson, Rebecca Nash – Guitar vs. Piano: A Babysitter Academy Battle of Epic Proportions $125 Award; Third Prize to Karen Eaton, Stephanie Kobel, WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will Kailey Rose – What Goes Up Must Come sponsor a Babysitters Academy during April Down, $75 Award. school vacation to ready local youth for Honorable Mentions — Margaret Bent – spring and summer babysitting responsibili- The Art of Sleeping, $30 Award; Anna White ties. – The Add-Vertizing Effect, $30 Award; The one-day program will be held Friday, Michael Pantos – Backyard Snowmaking: April 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class will be Nozzle Efficiency, $30 Award; Alexander held in the Main Conference Room, located Shadis – Electronic Roulette, $30 Award; on the second floor of the hospital. Andrew Pelc, Jerard Rice, Autumn Walczak – The Babysitters Academy is a certified Long and Winding Wire, $30 Award; Danielle babysitter program for young adults aged 12- Burdett – Video Card, $30 Award; Ian Church, 15. This class offers potential babysitters Serena Thomas – The Power of the Clap, $30 instruction in baby care, first aid, CPR, fire Award; James Caulway, Ryan Richford – Air safety, home security, child behavior and Track, $30 Award; Carly Fournier, Mike accident prevention. Martini, Wyatt Nowak – Traffic Light, $30 Participants are given a course booklet Award; Tyler Simons, Ryan Nordstrom, containing helpful tips and other informa- Andrew Olson – The Biomechanics of tion, and will receive a graduation certificate Pitching, $30 Award. upon completion of the course. The program is offered by the Parenting TLGV offers free phone app GOBI GOES RED FOR WOMEN program at Baystate Medical Center. There is Courtesy photo a $30 fee. Space is limited. Pre-registration is Putting resources at your fingertips — BOSTON — State Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), second row, fifth from left poses with her fellow legislators required by calling Baystate Health Link at that’s the goal of The Last Green Valley’s (413) 967-2488. in support of Go Red for Women Feb. 6 at the Massachusetts State House. Go Red for Women is the new smart phone application. American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness among women about heart disease, which kills Developed over the past year, the new tech- one woman a minute. More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Unfortunately, Science Fair Awards nology is free and compatible with iPhones the killer isn’t as easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. or versions of Android devices. The phone CHARLTON — The top award for the 2013 application allows information from TLGV Science Fair, worth $400, went to Ryan Chase to upload to a cell phone quickly and display the Fifth Annual Best App Ever competition. announces iScapes by Paul J. Toussaint, a and Kynan Egbert, with their project: in a useful format. “This is a big step forward for us,” com- photographic journey through the iPhone, “Where Microcode Meets Hardware.” The TLGV Phone App is for visitors and mented TLGV Executive Director Charlene on display from March 1 through April 8. Other Prizes: residents exploring the 35-town National Cutler. “It was a steep learning curve but we Toussaint is a distinguished pioneer in the For the category of Biology — First Prize Heritage Corridor, including East are proud of the product we have developed metamorphosis of photography,earning him to Benjamin Gordon – Ergonomic Game Brookfield. Utilizing Google Maps and the and it has received great reviews.” the title of Mobile Master of iPhonic Art. Pad, $200 Award; Second Prize to Maggie mobile device GPS features, one can find The development of the TLGV Smart The title of Mobile Master iPhonic Artist Beauregard – Seeing Colors: Equine restaurants, water and hiking trails, shops, Phone App is consistent with strategies was bestowed upon Toussaint for his fea- Colorblindness, $125 Award; Third Prize to farms, B&Bs, museums, services, farmers expressed in the nonprofit’s management tured work in the eBook “Mobile Masters, Brittany Latour – How Does Aspirin Affect markets, arts, entertainment, events and plan. The app increases the levels of under- Crossing the Threshold” by Dan Marcolina. Plant Growth, $75. more. 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Southbridge, Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. and Cierpich – Electricity on Wheels, $125 Award; automatic phone calls, access to websites, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., Third Prize to Craig Harmat, Robert Oraz – and detailed driving directions from a given Take journey through and also by appointment. A portion of the Electric Guitar, $75. GPS location. proceeds will benefit Second Chance Animal For the category of General Science — The TLGV Smart Phone App is believed to iPhone at Arts Center Shelter. First Prize to Andrew Guerin, Ryan Lewis – have the first calendar feature of its kind. For more information or to schedule a visit Can You Blame it on Your Bad Cooking or on The app was nominated for both the Best App SOUTHBRIDGE — The Quinebaug Valley outside of posted gallery hours, email the Pan? $200 Award; Second Prize to Hayley Award and the Best App for Locals Award in Council for the Arts and Humanities [email protected] or call (508) 764-3341.

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Karen Zaleski, David Prouty High School in Knox Trail has had an assis- contract.” Interim superintendent LAYOFFS the district’s director of the core teaching areas of tant principal, and now a She added later, “Yes, we’re The School Committee also continued from page 1 pupil services, explained the English, math, science and dean, “ever since I’ve been on willing to step up. We’re will- decided last week to start the School board members night before pupils who need social studies. the School Committee.” ing to help. But we can’t be search process for an interim went against the recommen- an aide of their own still As for aides, she said the pitting administration superintendent of schools, dation of Acting have one. number went from 36.5 full- ‘SNOWBALL ISSUE AT against teachers against who would serve until a per- Superintendent of Schools “I did look individually at time positions in the 2010-11 RECESS’ aides. If we’re going to work manent leader is hired. The Debora Zablocki by halting students that were being pro- school year to 59.5 positions Wire Village Principal together, we all need to work hope, board members said, is layoffs. But six days earlier vided what service,” Zaleski at the start of this school Richard Meagher and Knox together. What is the high to have an interim superin- they agreed with her plan to said. “And the bottom line is year. Trail Principal Joyce Nelson school willing to give up?” tendent hired before the start cut 12 classroom aides at this: The numbers of aides in Zablocki said she looked at urged the school board not to “There were two fights at of the next school year. Maple Street School former the district did not support a couple of other options to lay off the deans. Meagher Prouty this week, just to let Interim superintendents Superintendent of Schools the level of need for the indi- cut the budget by about explained having a dean at you know,” a member of the are usually retired school Reza Namin also hired before vidualized students” who $64,000 — the amount the his school means he can audience said. chiefs who are willing to the start of this school year, needed one-on-one aides. deans of students at Wire focus on classroom matters, “And you have an assistant return for short-term assign- two special education teach- Zaleski said she would Village and Knox Trail will instead of “dealing with principal,” Nelson replied. ments. An interim superin- ers, 16 hours from clerks’ meet with parents and help make in the next four [things like] a snowball issue Aimee Lamoureux, a sen- tendent is leading the positions, a them get to know their chil- months. Those options at recess.” Nelson mentioned ior at Prouty and the student Southbridge school system psychologist/team chair, dren’s new aides. included laying off teachers Knox Trail’s Level 3 status, representative to the School following the resignation of stipends for psychological “I will do what it takes so and, in one instance, more which was put on the school Committee, said teachers Eric Ely. Quaboag had an and clinical services and stu- your kids will still have the aides. by the state because of its broke up those fights. interim superintendent from dent and social services, a consistency,” she said. “If we don’t want to cut the MCAS scores. School board member 2007-09 between the tenures therapeutic intervention spe- deans, the other options were Matthew McCarthy proposed of Carol Jacobs and current DEANS OR TEACHERS “If you take the discipli- cialist and half of a guidance to go into the classroom, and narian out of this school, it cutting one of the two dean’s Superintendent Brett position at David Prouty In explaining her layoff I would not recommend that will affect the students,” positions, following the Kustigian. High School. decisions, Zablocki repeated at all,” Zablocki said. Nelson said. “I don’t want to panel’s unanimous vote to do Cote said the search for a Parents of special educa- what she said the previous District administrators cut teachers either, but I have no more layoffs. The vote to permanent superintendent tion pupils said they were week — that she consulted also discussed last week the to advocate for my school.” reconsider that decision would start in the fall. upset their children’s aides with local superintendents possibility of closing Maple David Prouty High School failed 4-2, with McCarthy and Chairman Mary Gershman were switched during the for their input — and added Street School in Spencer, teacher (and teachers’ union Nordquist casting the affir- urged Spencer and East school year — and, they last week she used the fiscal which houses Head Start and President) Mark James men- mative votes. Spencer repre- Brookfield residents who claimed, they weren’t told 2011 budget as a benchmark. the pre-kindergarten and tioned that for a time in the sentative Paul Fournier was want to serve on the search about the layoffs until after That was the second to last kindergarten programs. 1980s that school had 800 stu- not at the Feb. 27 meeting. committees for that post and they happened. budget done by former Although Zablocki said that dents and no assistant princi- Zablocki suggested two the district’s business man- “If we keep forgetting Superintendent of Schools would save about $300,000 per pal. That meant veteran weeks ago the deans’ posi- ager (the process for which about the autistic children, Ralph Hicks. year, it could lead to a wide- teachers “did what profes- tions could be cut after local has started) to contact the and we keep switching Zablocki said that in the spread reshuffling of grades sionals do — they stepped up, superintendents told her that superintendent’s office. The around aides ... we’re last two years there is one among the other schools in they filled in” for matters successful middle schools office may be reached at (508) screwed as a community,” more kindergarten teacher Spencer. such as discipline. have a ratio of 350-375 stu- 885-8500 or said Richard Taft, a parent of at Maple Street School, one School Committee member “I can’t do that,” Nelson dents per administrator. [email protected]. two autistic children. “We more teacher at East Kurt Nordquist said he replied later. “I wouldn’t put Wire Village School has 340 really are. We’re doing our- Brookfield Elementary thought the dean’s position my secretary in that posi- students, a principal and a David Dore may be reached selves a big disfavor.” School, two more teachers at at Wire Village School could tion, and I would be called dean — for a ratio of 170. at (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail Zablocki said Thursday, Lake Street School, three be cut because the school did out by the [teachers’] union if Knox Trail has 313 students, at Feb. 28 aides from other more teachers at Knox Trail not have an assistant princi- I were having teachers do a principal and a dean — for [email protected]. schools were shifted to Maple and one more teacher at pal (which the dean replaced) things that were not in their a ratio of 156. for a few years. He added LHS teacher ready to run against juvenile diabetes MARATHON they’ve never hung before. People see me and As far as the race itself, Stanick’s goals “I never thought I’d be this excited about continued from page 1 they’re just astonished,” he said, then change, he said. running a marathon,” he said. “Less than 1 laughed. “Then sometimes they give me a “It depends on the runs I have during my percent of the world’s population will run a show support for Patrick and his family. donation, so something comes from it.” training,” he said. “Some days I think I’d like marathon. As of 4 o’clock on Monday, April “They do such a great job of giving him as As a Boston JDRC runner, Stanick has com- to finish in under five hours, and other days I 15, I will be with that one percent.” normal a life as possible — and still checking mitted to raising $4,000, one way or the other. think I’d just like to finish upright.” Donations to Stanick’s race can be made his blood sugar and giving him the insulin on “When I signed up, I had to give them my For months, Stanick has been training with through his JDRF donor page by searching a daily basis,” he said. credit card, and either raise the money, or be two runners from the JDRF. They’ve been for “David Stanick” at Compared to how difficult that can some- responsible for that amount myself,” he said, great, he said. http://jdrfevents.donordrive.com. Donors times be, running a marathon is easy,Stanick adding that by the first week of March he had “Both of these coaches’ families have been can also make out a check to the JDRF, with said. raised more than half the amount, and afflicted with diabetes and are marathon run- Stanick’s name in the memo, and send it to There’s an added benefit to having worked believes he’ll be able to raise the rest. ners themselves,” he said. “They’ve probably David Stanick, 6 Wasilla Drive, Rochdale, MA so hard to get ready for the race, Stanick said “We’ve got some very generous family and run Boston 50 times between the two.” 01542. — he’s in the best shape of his life. friends, and the local businesses have been Stanick can feel his excitement growing as “My clothes are hanging off of me like fabulous,” he said. the race date nears. NOT LISTED Hoyts to visit Spencer Furniture for book CORRECTLY IN THE signing SPENCER — Rick and Dick Hoyt 2013 DIRECTORY? will be at Spencer Furniture, 6 West Main St., Spencer, on Saturday, March 9 from 1-2 p.m. for a book signing and Residences & Businesses meet and greet. Please check the 2013 Spencer, Leicester and the Brookfields Bring your camera to have your photo taken with Dick and Rick as Business & Telephone Directory and update or add well. Rick Hoyt uses a wheelchair. That your listing if you are not listed correctly. has not stopped him from living a very full and amazing life. He’s competed in Here’s how to change or add your telephone listing for the 2014 book: the Boston Marathon 30 times and in Ironman Triathlons six times. He and Please complete the form below, fax to 508-765-0233 or mail to: his dad, Dick, have formed “Team Hoyt,” and they have competed around Spencer New Leader Business & Telephone Directory, the world doing marathons and P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, or email your changes to triathlons. The Hoyts have competed in more [email protected]. You can also check your listing at than 1,090 athletic events in the last 34 www.theheartofmassachusetts.com, and click on white pages at the years. They have run in 70 marathons right of the screen. We rely on our readers to notify us of any changes. — 30 of them being the Boston Marathon. Dick and Rick are preparing Courtesy photo to do their 31st Boston Marathon in Rick and Dick Hoyt will be at Spencer Furniture Saturday, Please check appropriate box and fill out section at bottom. April. They have also completed in 252 March 9 for a book signing and meet and greet. triathlons, six of them Ironman distance events. • “One Letter at a Time” by Dick and Rick o Include my residential listing next year. It was not listed. Dick, 72, is a retired lieutenant colonel, hav- Hoyt with Todd Civin. Read the inspirational ing served in the military for 35 years. Rick, story as told by Rick Hoyt, who uses his spe- 51, is a graduate of Boston University with a cially designed computer along with his o Include my business listing next year. It was not listed. degree in special education. unique method of communicating to share his Rick was born in 1962 as a spastic quadri- amazing story. “One Letter at a Time” also o Do not include my name next year. plegic with cerebral palsy and as a non-speak- contains dozens of stories written by those ing person — but despite these disabilities, who have had their lives positively impacted Rick’s mind and spirit have always been by Rick. The cost is $25. o Please make the following changes to my listing. strong. His family supported his quest for • “Devoted — A Father’s Love of His Son” by independence and inclusion in community, Dick Hoyt with Don Yaeger. This book is the sports, education and the workplace, culmi- true-to-life story of world-renowned father Presently listed as: nating with his graduation from Boston and son triathlon team Dick and Rick Hoyt. University. Known throughout the world as they exempli- Name: ______Dick travels the country doing corporate fy the unconditional love of a father and a son. and community presentations, educating the The story,told through the eyes, voice and feel- Phone: ______public about disability awareness and promot- ings of Dick Hoyt, shares in detail the events Address: ______ing the Team Hoyt motto, “Yes You Can.” which created their inseparable bond and Through his presentation, Dick shares his life- resulted in their “Yes, You Can” true life mis- Please change or add new listing: long commitment to changing attitudes and sion statement. The cost is $25. educating others on the world of disabilities. • “Rick’s Story,”a children’s book written to He and his family have seen an impact from teach children about disability awareness and Name: ______their efforts in the area of public attitude overcoming obstacles. Very nicely illustrated. Phone: ______toward people with disabilities. Makes a nice gift for the classroom or school Visit www.teamhoyt.com to learn more library, as well as your home. The cost is $8. Address: ______about their story and see many pictures of All books will be signed by Dick Hoyt and their journey through their 34 years of racing. dated when purchased. Three Hoyt books will be available for pur- chase at the book signing: PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Call for details 508-764-4325 Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 17 18 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 8, 2013 February was Cancer Prevention Month

he American CA: A Cancer Journal for chief executive officer of the Tests that find polyps and cancer: Southbridge. “It has been a great Cancer Society’s Guest Clinicians, and its compan- American Cancer Society. “But we • Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 relationship that has really made a mission is to save ion piece “Cancer Facts & must also recognize that not all years, or; huge impact on my life. I have been T lives and create a Column Figures 2013”, estimates demographic groups have benefited • Colonoscopy every 10 years, or; a part of the Relay in Southbridge world with more birth- the number of new cancer equally from these gains, particu- • Double-contrast barium enema since its beginning and have days by helping people American Cancer cases and deaths expected larly those diagnosed with colorec- every 5 years, or; enjoyed my involvement tremen- stay well, by finding Society in the US this year. The tal or breast cancer, where early • CT colonography (virtual dously.” cures and by fighting estimates are some of the detection and better treatments are colonoscopy) every 5 years. The Society loves to celebrate its back. most widely quoted cancer credited for the improving trends. If test is positive, colonoscopy volunteers, survivors, and more Through support of the Relay For statistics in the world. We can and must close this gap so should be done. birthdays. And, Relay For Life is its Life in Southbridge, people here are A total of 1,660,290 new cases and that people are not punished for For more information about can- signature event for celebrating, helping the Society do just that. 580,350 deaths from cancer are pro- having the misfortune of being cer-specific, prevention screenings, remembering, and fighting back. Relay For Life helps Prevent jected to occur in the US in 2013. born poor and disadvantaged.” visit www.cancer.org or call 1- According to DeMauro, “We are Cancer through research. Funds Between 1990/1991 and 2009, the Cancer Screening is Vital — If 800ACS-2345. saving lives, and that can be attrib- raised at the Relay For Life support most recent year for which data is cancers are found early, your Take control of your health, and uted to the amazing people of this the Society’s goal of helping people available overall death rates chances of surviving it grow expo- reduce your cancer risk. community who participate in the through research to learn what decreased by 24 percent in men, 16 nentially. The American Cancer • Stay away from tobacco Relay For Life. Who, through their causes cancer, determine ways to percent in women, and 20 percent Society recommends these screen- • Stay at a healthy weight fundraising efforts make research prevent cancer, and make new dis- overall. This translates to almost 1.2 ing guidelines for most adults. • Eat healthy with plenty of fruits grants, prevention and detection coveries to cure cancer. The million deaths from cancer that Breast Cancer: and vegetables information, our 800 phone number American Cancer Society is the were avoided. • Yearly mammograms are recom- • Get moving with regular physi- and website, and cancer awareness largest non-governmental funder of Death rates continue to decline mended starting age 40 and continu- cal activity education possible.” cancer research in the U.S., having for lung, breast, and prostate can- ing for as long as a woman is in good • Limit how much alcohol you For more information about the spent more than $3.6 billion on can- cers, which are responsible for the health drink Relay For Life or our meetings, cer research since 1946. The Society most cancer deaths. Since 1991, • Clinical breast exam (CBE) • Protect your skin from sun expo- please contact Lou DeMauro at 781- has played a major role in nearly death rates have decreased by more about every 3 years for women in sure 264-0321 or every major cancer breakthrough, than 40 percent for prostate cancer, their 20s and 30s and every year for • Know yourself, your family his- [email protected]. including: confirming the link and by more than 30 percent for women 40 and over tory, and your risks. Cancer Statistics 2013can be between cigarette smoking and lung colon cancer, breast cancer in • Women should know how their • Have regular check-ups and can- viewed at cancer and the link between obesity women, and lung cancer in men. breasts normally look and feel and cer screening tests www.cacancerjournal.com. While and multiple cancers; developing The large drop in lung cancer is report any breast change promptly • Information on how to reduce Cancer Facts and Figures is avail- drugs to treat leukemia and attributed to reductions in smoking, to their health care provider. Breast your cancer risk and other ques- able at www.cancer.org/statistics. advanced breast cancer; and show- while the drop in prostate, colon, self-exam (BSE) is an option for tions about cancer can be found at: ing that mammography is the most and breast cancer is attributed to women starting in their 20s www.cancer.org or by calling 1-800- The American Cancer Society effective way to detect breast cancer. improvements in early detection • Some women with higher risk ACS-2345 24 hours a day, 7 days a saves lives and creates more birth- Cancer Rates are Dropping — We and treatment. factors may need additional testing. week. days by helping people stay well, by are making a difference. Annual Early Detection and Better Talk with your doctor about your This year the American Cancer helping people get well, by finding statistics reported by the American Treatments are Key — “In 2009, history and whether you should Society will be celebrating its 100th cures and by fighting back. For more Cancer Society shows the death rate Americans had a 20 percent lower have additional tests. birthday. information, contact the American from cancer in the U.S. has fallen risk of death from cancer than they Colorectal cancer and polyps — “I will be celebrating 20 years Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or from its peak in 1991. “Cancer did in 1991, a milestone that shows Beginning at age 50, both men and with the Society,” said Lou visit us at cancer.org. Statistics”, published in the we truly are creating more birth- women should follow one of these DeMauro, one of the Tri-Chairs for American Cancer Society’s journal days,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, testing schedules: this years’ Relay For Life, in March, by the month at East Brookfield Public Library

By Wendy Payette access to library resources available through- ONGOING PROGRAMS term. We will pair you with a volunteer, who New Leader Columnist out Massachusetts. • Thursday, March 7 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.: The will carry books/movies/music to and from Novel Knitters will meet. All skill levels are your home for you. C/WMARS MEMBERSHIP CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAMS welcome. Knit, crochet, socialize, share and Interested in becoming a Book Buddy? Our library is working towards becoming a • Saturday, March 9 from 10-11:30 a.m.: The learn. New members are always welcome. Come into the library for an interview. full participating library in the C/WMARS Pumpernickel Puppets will present “The • Tuesday, March 26 at noon: The Lunch Call the library to set up this service at (508) regional library system. As a full member, Three Billy Goats Gruff.” Then families will Bunch Book Discussion group will meet to dis- 867-7928. patrons will have full privileges in resource work together, using recycled items, to build a cuss “Roots of the Olive Tree” by Courtney Be sure to go to our website, www.east- sharing. These include ordering books, bridge for the goats. This program is provided Miller Santo. Bring a sandwich; dessert and brookfieldlibrary.org or like us on Facebook movies and other items from home, having by a WCFCE grant. Please call the library at coffee or tea are provided. Pick up a book at for more information and keep up-to-date all them delivered to library, then we will call or (508) 867-7928 to sign up. the library.New members always welcome. the happenings at the East Brookfield Public email you when the items arrive. Residents • Tuesdays, March 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.: Library. will also have connections to online databases, Toddler Time for ages 1-3. There will be activ- BOOK BUDDIES AT THE LIBRARY newspapers and research materials at home ities, music and movement, story and play Are you homebound? Just had surgery, Wendy Payette is director of the East or in the library.Books for borrowing on your time. This program will enhance social, emo- injury, disability, can’t drive in snow and ice? Brookfield Public Library. She submits to the e-readers (Kindle, Nook, etc.) will be available tional and language skills. Live in the East Brookfield area? Join our Spencer New Leader a regular column high- to our patrons. This will allow residents Book Buddy program — short term or long lighting activities at the library. POLICE REPORTS

12:40 p.m.: Fire woods/grass, Old Farm Rd. EAST BROOKFIELD POLICE LEICESTER POLICE Burning brush and concerned due to the wind. ARRESTS Feb. 13 DEPARTMENT 2:50 p.m.: Fire alarms, Pleasant St. Audible 3:06 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Route 9. alarm from building. Report taken. Feb. 21 5:50 p.m.: Disturbance, neighbors, Feb. 15 1:19 a.m.: Motor vehicle stop, Stafford St. McDonald St. RE: Party downstairs com- EAST BROOKFIELD 3:15 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Route 9 and Arrest made. ments. North St. No action required. 7:45 a.m.: Abandoned 911, Rawson St. Spoken Feb. 21 ARREST Feb. 16 to. 11:36 a.m.: Fire – Residential, Lakeview Dr. 12:52 p.m.: Safety hazard, Lashaway Drive. 1:47 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal Chimney fire. Feb. 19 Services rendered. injury, Pleasant St. Assisted party. 5:03 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Maple and Bemis John H. Hall, 56, 32 Warren St., North Feb. 17 Feb. 22 Sts., Boys with BB gun in area. Brookfield. Operating under influence 12:04 a.m.: Welfare check, East Main St. 12:39 p.m.: Vandalism, Charles St. Report 6:46 p.m.: Disturbance, Wilson St. Issues (second offense), negligent operation of a Arrest made. taken. with party. motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a Feb. 19 6:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with per- 7:02 p.m.: Suspicious activity,motor vehicle, property damage accident, resisting 6:53 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Podunk sonal injury, Main St and McCarthy Ave. Lake St and Lake Street School. Vehicle in arrest. Road. Arrest made. Transported to hospital. lot for hours with lights on. 7:40 p.m.: Erratic operator, Stafford and 9:47 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property Pleasant Sts. Arrest made. damage, Smithville Rd. Motor vehicle roll WEST BROOKFIELD NORTH BROOKFIELD Feb. 23 over field by fairgrounds. 2:10 p.m.: Fraud, South Main St. Assisted Feb. 22 ARREST POLICE party. 9:57 a.m.: Fire-Woods, Grass, Meadow Rd. Feb. 24 Large amount smoke in area near shed. Roger W. Wood III, 53, 17 Milk St., West Feb. 18 4:49 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal 1:20 p.m.: Request for police, Franklin St. Brookfield. (3) Court Warrants. 5:58 p.m.: 911/hang-up call, Hunt Rd. injury, Stafford St. and Old Stafford TPKE. RE-being harassed. Investigated. Vehicle towed. 3:42 pm.: Motor vehicle accident, property 6:49 p.m.: Fire alarm, Oakham Rd. 8:55 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal damage, Main St and Shoppers Village. No LEICESTER ARRESTS Investigated. injury, Chapel St. No Service. personal injury. 3:18 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal Feb. 19 10:41 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit and Feb. 21 injury, Marshall St. Assisted party. 4:24 a.m.: Carbon monoxide alarm, run, property damage, Woodside Drive. Lindsey G. Mastromatteo, 26, 22 3:54 p.m.: Noise complaint, Main St. Brookfield Rd. Services rendered. Motor vehicle into tree, no one around. Pocasset Ave., Worcester. Negligent oper- Investigated. 10:06 a.m.: Fire, illegal burning/permit, 11:51 p.m.: Police, West Main St. Sister mak- ation of motor vehicle, operating under 7:51 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal Donovan Rd. Extinguished. ing harassing phone/TXT calls. influence of liquor, possession Class B injury, Assisted party. Feb. 20 Feb. 23 Drug, subsequent offense, speeding, pos- 8:16 p.m.: Fire, Pine St. Services rendered. 4:37 a.m.: Safety hazard, Town Rds. Removed 7:22 a.m.: Vandalism, destruction, property session to distribute Class B Drug. 10:35 p.m.: Family problem, Main and hazard. damage, Condon Drive. Subject reports, last Feb. 22 Pleasant Sts. Assisted party. 6:13 p.m.: Harassment, Bigelow St. Services night about 11:15 p.m. Kathryn A. Crocker, 37, 19 Wesley Dr., Feb. 25 rendered. 4:28 p.m.: Domestic, Browning Pond Rd. 1 Leicester. Operating under the influence 7:14 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, 8:13 p.m.: Chimney fire, S Main St. youths in area on Browning Pond. of liquor, negligent operation of motor Marshall St. Vehicle towed. Extinguished. 6:36 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property vehicle, child endangerment while OUI. 8:09 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, personal Feb. 22 damage, High St. Just exchanged paper- Feb. 26 injury, Main St. and Gerald Ct. Transported 8:37 a.m.: 911/hang up call, Gilbert St. Spoken work for MVC. Gordon C. Mejias, 29, 9 Hollis St. to hospital. to. 8:35 p.m.: Domestic, no abuse, Main and Worcester. Straight Warrant. 8:51 p.m.: Disturbance, Gilbert St. Arrest 12:31 p.m.: Breaking and entering, Spring St. School St. made. Peace restored. Feb. 24 Feb. 24 Feb. 26 8:32 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property SPENCER ARRESTS 7:17 p.m.: Vandalism, Grove St. Peace 3:02 p.m.: Hit and run accident, no personal damage, Charlton Rd. Car off Road near restored. injury, Main and Paxton Sts. Report taken. snowmobile crossing. 7:08 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, no personal 2:19 p.m.: Police, West Main St. BOLO from Feb. 20 injury Manville and Paxton Sts. Report Warren PD. Janet L. Floody, 53, 80 Alpine Dr., WEST BROOKFIELD POLICE taken. 7:27 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, property Southbridge. Warrant. 10:48 p.m.: Warrant service, South Main St. damage, Clark Rd. Truck VS Pole. Feb. 23 Arrest made. Feb. 25 Nicole Marie Simoneau, 23, 3 Elm St. Feb. 18 Feb. 27 6:52 p.m.: Fire-Woods, Grass, Charlton Rd. Oxford. Operating motor vehicle un influ- 7:52 a.m.: Fire alarm, Pierce Rd. Services ren- 6:43 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the Road, Stafford Believe house may be on fire. ence of liquor. dered. St. and Old Stafford TPKE. Services ren- Feb. 26 Feb. 21 dered. 6:43 a.m.: Animal control, Old East Charlton 12:30 p.m.: 911/hang up call, E Main St. Rd. Owl hit or something, injured on side of Insurance. Spoken to. road. 5:50 p.m.: 911/hang up call, Lake Shore Dr. 8:10 p.m.: Request for police, High St. SPENCER POLICE 7:35 a.m.: Vandalism, destruction/damage Girlfriends father not letting her leave. Report taken. property, Maple St. 4 Flat tires on truck. Feb. 23 Feb. 27 DEPARTMENT 8:02 a.m.: Domestic, abuse/neglect. Ash St. 6:30 a.m.: Medical, South Spencer, Tractor 11:17 a.m.: 911/hang-up call, E Main St. Male pounding on door and swearing. Services rendered. accident, subject hit windshield. Feb. 20 3:44 p.m.: Juvenile matter, School St. Mother 8:07 a.m.: Trash dumping, Wire Village Rd. took money. Bag of trash on side of Road. 6:33 p.m.: Fire alarms, Main St and Gregson Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 19 Family Dining Guide For Lent, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and every day! Visit these fine local establishments for great food, Dine-in or beverage, and some entertainment too! Take-out! Call June at 508.909. 4062 or email [email protected] to advertise on this page.

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TERRELL, Texas — so many. Anyone who knew him would agree SOUTHBRIDGE — Mary Louise (Chenery) Mary Lou graduated from Commerce High David C. Sinkis, 45, of that it was an honor to know him. He had a Johnson, 78, died Friday,March 1, 2013, at the School in Worcester. Terrell, formerly N. Oxford, contagious smile and laugh and always put Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, She lived many years in the Mass., passed away on everyone’s happiness above his own. after a lengthy illness. Sturbridge/Southbridge area, including 10 February 23, 2013, from He worked in Inventory Control at Maines Mary Lou was born in Worcester the years with her friends at TAG Housing in injuries sustained in an Paper and Food Service, where he received daughter of the late Arthur and Emma Southbridge. automobile accident. the title of MVP on more than one occasion. (Warren) Chenery. Mary Lou loved spending winters in He was born in David was recognized as a hard and dedicated Her husband Stanley R. Johnson Jr.,died in Florida and summertime weekends in the Worcester, Mass. on worker and was well liked by everyone he 1985. Berkshires. January 19, 1968 to Barbara worked with. His co-workers had nicknamed She leaves two daughters, Cathy LaBonte She was a longtime friend of Bill W. (Petit) and Chester Sinkis of N. Oxford. He him David Eugene. and her husband Chris of Southbridge with The family would like to thank the nursing grew up in N. Oxford and attended Oxford David had moved to Texas in April of 2012 whom she lived and Christine Johnson of staffs of Harrington Hospital, Radius and the High School. to start a new life. He loved Texas and was so Titusville, Fla.; two sons, Jay Johnson of Cancer Center at Harrington for their won- David is survived by his loving daughter, excited to be able go wild hog hunting. He had Centerville and Stephen A. Johnson and his derful care. A special thank you to Dr. Martin Jacklyn Sinkis of Terrell and her companion met some really wonderful friends and was girlfriend Annette Pontbriand and her two DeVine of Charlton for his special care over Barry Los (formerly from Southbridge); his happy and truly enjoying life. Though David’s children Angela and Andrew of Brookfield. the last few years. son, David B. Sinkis and his companion life may have ended too soon, his life was She also leaves behind her two favorites, Her funeral was held on Tuesday, March 5 Tiffany Elliott of Webster; his brothers, complete in so many ways and his family and granddaughter, Allison LaBonte of New from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Stephen Sinkis of E. Brookfield, Mark Sinkis friends have so many precious memories that Orleans, La. and grandson, Joshua Johnson Hamilton St., Southbridge, followed by a and wife Carol of N. Oxford, Chester Sinkis of will be cherished forever. of Charlton and her step-grandchildren, Mass in St. Mary’s Church of the Blessed Brookfield; his sisters, Debra Wyszynski and He was an avid hunter and enjoyed cook- Heather LaBonte and her husband Wesley John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., husband Konrad of Oxford, Donna Korp and outs and sitting around the fire pit with his DesSantis of Haydenville, Sarah Aras and Southbridge. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery, husband Arthur of Worcester, Cathy family and friends reminiscing about the her husband Jason of Portland, Ore. and Worcester, will be held at the convenience of Laskowski and husband Benjamin of good times they shared. Family and friends Jason LaBonte of New Ipswich, N.H. She the family. Webster, Barbara (Bonnie) Harden and hus- were David’s passion and joy. leaves behind her two cuties Fiona DeSantis Donations may be made to the St. Vincent band John of Dudley,Laurie Baarda and hus- David had a very firm faith in God and had and Alayna Pontbriand. She also leaves de Paul Food Pantry of the Blessed John Paul band Richard of Webster and Kim Brassard accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and we behind nieces, nephews and many cousins. II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA and husband Mark of Oxford. David was the know he is at peace, looking down at us from She was pre-deceased by her sister, Beverly 01550. proud grandfather of his granddaughter, Heaven. Farr and her brother, Warren “Butch” www.morrillfuneralhome.com Kayliana Los and his two grandsons, Jason A celebration of life memorial service was Chenery. and Zackary Sinkis; 15 nieces and nephews held at Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 and eight great nieces and nephews. He also School Street Webster, MA on Tuesday March leaves behind a lot of loving friends and rela- 5. A graveside service followed in North Gail M. Strout, 68 tives. Cemetery, Oxford. David was a wonderful and loving father, A guest book is available at www.shaw- LEICESTER — Gail M. She graduated from Commerce High grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to majercik.com. (Thompson) Strout, 68, of School in Worcester. Forest Street, Leicester Gail was a bookkeeper at Quaker High Risk died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 Insurance Co. in Worcester before retiring Marie A. Terry, 86 at St. Vincent Hospital in last year. Worcester. She was a member of the Millbury SPENCER — Marie A. the Leicester Congregation and previously She was the wife of Lloyd Federated Church where she sang in its choir (Baron) Terry, 86, of belonged to the Oxford Congregation. G. Strout, Sr. who died in and was the bookkeeper. Spencer, passed away She was born in Worcester, daughter of 2011. She leaves two sons, She was known as the “Milky Way Lady.”If peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 26, Louis and Carmelia (Bercume) Baron. Lloyd G. Strout, Jr. and his you said a swear, you paid her with a candy 2013 in UMass Memorial She enjoyed painting, line dancing with her wife Lisa of Spencer and Glenn T. Strout of bar. Hospital, Worcester, after a friend Rita, reading the bible, playing the Leicester; two daughters, Cynthia D. Shaw Funeral services were held on Saturday, sudden illness. She spent organ, crossword puzzles and spending time and her husband Keith of Hawaii and Sarah March 2 in the Morin-Morrison Funeral her last day comfortable with family and friends. L. Strout of Tomkins Cove, N.Y.; eight grand- Home, 1131 Main St., Leicester. Burial will be and alert, surrounded by A memorial service will be held Saturday, children, Brandon, Jessica, Nicholas, Nina, at a later date in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. loving family and friends. March 9 at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Ariana, Jacob, Kara and Kali and several Contributions may be made to Millbury She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Jehovah’s Witnesses, 458 Main Street, Cherry nieces and nephews. Federated Church, 20 Main St., Millbury, MA Milstead and her husband Joel of Princeton, Valley. A reception will follow at 2 p.m. at the Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of 01527. Marsha Goff and her husband Albert of Spencer Fish & Game Club, 155 Mechanic Nicholas and Sadie (Ackley) Thompson. www.morin-morrison.com Brookfield, Linda King of Rochdale and her Street, Spencer. life partner Bruce Bellows, Joyce Bosse and In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may her husband Thomas of Spencer and Sandra be made to Leicester Congregation of Lawrence E. Carlberg, Jr., 43 Valiquette of Brookfield; a sister, Arlene Jehovah’s Witnesses, P.O. Box 482, Leicester, Andresen of Brockton; six grandchildren, a MA 01524 or to Tri-Valley Inc., 10 Mill Street, BROOKFIELD – Richard of Oxford; and several nephews and great-grandson and many nieces and Dudley, MA 01571. Lawrence E. Carlberg, Jr., nieces. nephews. J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 43, was taken from us He was born in Worcester on June 6, 1969, She was pre-deceased by a daughter, Janice Maple Terrace, Spencer is directing the abruptly on Friday, and lived most of his life in Massachusetts. Terry and five siblings. arrangements. February 22, 2013. Larry enjoyed working as a diesel mechan- Marie was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses of www.morin-morrison.com He is survived by two ic, and took much pride in his work. children, Lawrence He was a loving and caring man who loved Edward Carlberg, III, and his children and family very much. He will be Caitlin Marie Carlberg, greatly missed by friends and family. SEND ALL OBITUARY NOTICES TO THE NEW both of Belchertown; his Burial will be private at a later date. mother, Patricia Stockmal and stepfather, Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., LEADER, PO BOX 90, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550, OR Steven Stockmal of Brookfield; two sisters, Oxford, is directing the arrangements. Tracey Ouellette and her husband Steven of www.paradisfuneralhome.com BY E-MAIL TO [email protected] Spencer, and Shelly Maher and her husband AROUND BEACON HILL

this committee I will have a tremendous include bills filed by the governor and home- vided funding for suicide prevention and opportunity to elevate the role I am able to rule petitions governing strictly local matters; intervention activities in the Department of Durant announces his play in the fight for efficient government they instead are referred directly the commit- Veterans’ Services, the Department of Elder while rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse.” tee, which will hold a hearing on the bill. It is Affairs and the Department of Mental Health. committee assignments Durant remains in Room 33 of the State the House Rules chairman’s responsibility to In fiscal 2013 the same line item was increased House, and can be reached at (617) 722-2060 for review each bill requested out of the commit- to $3.84 million in funding. BOSTON — State Rep. Peter Durant (R- questions or comments pertaining to any of tee, as well as meet with fellow legislators and “The statistics among veterans and the eld- Spencer) has been appointed by House the committees. concerned parties regarding the merits of a erly are staggering. Nationwide about 18 vet- Minority Leader Bradley Jones to three com- given piece of legislation. erans die from suicide each day. This number mittees. The House Rules Committee is also respon- is too high,” Brewer continued. “Additionally Durant was named the ranking minority sible for filing orders that govern debate pro- we are looking at statistics that show the rate member on the Joint Committee on Binienda reappointed as tocol for bills taken up during full formal ses- of suicide among people over 70 is twice the Municipalities and Regional Government. He sions, including amendment filing deadlines. rate than that among 15-19 year olds.” will also sit on the Joint Committee on Additionally, the House Rules chair leads the Brewer’s leadership has been far reaching Transportation and the House Committee on Rules Committee chief debate for and against amendments to the for this cause. In addition to being an advocate Post Audit and Oversight. House rules themselves, which are offered by through the state budget, Brewer served as the “The committee process is very important BOSTON — State Rep. John J. Binienda (D- keynote speaker at the kickoff event for the Worcester) was reappointed as chairman of members at the beginning of every two-year and I am eager to begin the unique work of session. House rules reforms enacted during Suicide Prevention Task Force at Heywood each‚” Durant said. “I am particularly excited the House Committee on Rules at the begin- Hospital in Gardner. The event took place in ning of the Legislature’s 2013-14 biennial ses- Binienda’s tenure include additional trans- by the addition of Post Audit and Oversight. parency and accountability to the House pro- November, National Suicide Prevention This committee has the responsibility of sion. Month. Marking the third term that Binienda will curement process of goods and services, as reviewing and investigating the government well as a ban on cell phone use in the House and its inherent bureaucracy.As a member of serve at the post, his Democratic colleagues unanimously approved his reappointment chamber. after Speaker of the House Robert A. Housing authorities get DeLeo nominated him Brewer recognized by to the position. formula funding money “I am honored and suicide prevention group To place an humbled by Speaker BOSTON — The Department of Housing In-Memoriam, DeLeo’s trust and my BOSTON — Sen. Stephen M. Brewer (D- and Community Development has announced Democratic col- Barre) was recently presented with the 2013 the towns across the Commonwealth that Card of Thanks, leagues’ support,” Champion of Suicide Prevention Award from have been awarded fiscal 2013 formula fund- said Binienda. “I love the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide ing. Birthday or Anniversary Greeting, chairing the Rules Prevention at its Annual State House Event. Among the towns awarded funding were Committee as it is so The award, the first ever of its kind pre- Barre ($55,221), Brookfield ($12,581), Spencer in the Spencer New Leader, directly involved in sented by MCSP, was presented to Brewer for ($190,888), Ware ($122,312) and West Brookfield the deadline is Friday noon issues pertaining to his advocacy and support of suicide preven- ($16,461). These funds will be used for public floor debate, chamber tion and awareness. housing improvement projects across each for the following week. decorum, and the tra- “I am honored to have been chosen to town. jectory of bills moving receive this award. The work that the “I appreciate the hard work of our housing authorities to ensure a good quality of life for Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2 11/16” x 3”) through the legislative Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide process. I have truly Prevention does is something that changes the residents,” said Rep. Anne Gobi (D- or $25 for a 3x4 (4 1/8” X 4”) or 4x3 (5 5/8” x 3”). enjoyed chairing this lives,” said Brewer.“I have had people who are Spencer), “These grants show that local con- You can add a photo at no additional cost. committee over the very close to me struggle with mental health trol of the housing authorities is prudent.” past four years and disorders and depression. By working to raise “This funding will go a long way in making look forward to anoth- awareness and to educate caregivers and pro- critical infrastructure improvements in pub- To send by mail, please mail to er session as chair- fessionals in the mental health fields, we are lic housing,” said Sen. Stephen Brewer (D- Barre). “These buildings provide housing to June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., man.” working to prevent suicide among our loved All House bills that ones.” residents most in need and the improvements Southbridge, MA 01550. are filed after 5 p.m. on Brewer, who chairs the Senate’s budget will provide long reaching energy benefits as Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, and Discover are accepted. the third Friday of the writing committee, has been a champion for well as increase the standard of living.” first year of the funding for suicide prevention. In fiscal 2012, In the past year and a half, every single local Housing Authority submitted a Capital Legislature’s biennial the Department of Public Health’s Suicide For more information, Improvement Plan, and session, also known as Prevention Program received $3.57 million for 96 percent of those plans were approved by please call June at 508-909-4062 late-file bills, are outreach, prevention and support activities the DHCD. Altogether, the CIPs contain plans or email [email protected] referred to the House across the state. These activities include rais- ing awareness of suicide, providing education for thousands of public housing improvement and she’ll be happy to help! Rules Committee, projects, 1,400 of which are currently being which over the course and training for caregivers and professionals, and collaborating with state, regional and implemented, with more than 500 more of two years can expected to start in fiscal 2013. amount to hundreds of community suicide prevention coalitions. bills. Exceptions Under this appropriation, the DPH also pro- Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered for listings for government, educational and non- SUNDAY profit organizations. Send all calendar list- ings and happenings by mail to “Calendar” at MARCH 24 Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, LEICESTER – Free Easter Concert “The MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail Sacrifice,” an Easter musical/drama presen- to [email protected]. Please tation. Greater Love has no one than write “calendar” in the subject line. All calen- this…The Sacrifice – will be performed by dar listings must be submitted by 3 p.m. on the Christian Community Choir at 4 p.m. Friday to be published in the following Sunday, March 24 in the sanctuary of the Friday’s edition. We will print such listings as First Congregational Church, 1 Washburn space allows. Square, Leicester. The Choir is composed of singers from 11 churches and number 50 plus voices. The Choir is under the direction of THURSDAY Mrs. Linda Cross of the East Brookfield Baptist Church. Churches represented are MARCH 7 East Brookfield Baptist, First ROCHDALE — March is a special month Congregational of Brookfield, First for Hezekia Stone’s Coffeehouse at Christ Congregational of Leicester, First Episcopal Church, 1089 Stafford Street, Congregational of North Brookfield, Lowell Rochdale. Coming at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Assembly of god, Mary, Queen of the Rosary March 7 is the exceptionally talented Ellis RC, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC, Paul. Ellis Paul is one of the leading voices in Quaboag Valley Baptist Church, St. Anne’s American songwriting and one of the top RC, St. John the Baptist RC and the United songwriters to emerge out of the fertile Courtesy photo Methodist Church of Spencer. Boston folk scene. For tickets, call 508-892- 8450 or go to www.hezstone.com. WELCOME TO THE WORLD FRIDAY FRIDAY SPENCER — Wyatt Gabriel Blodgett was born to Krystal and Joshua Blodgett, of MARCH 29 Tom Casey Road, Spencer, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, on Jan. 16. N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield MARCH 8 Sportsmen’s Club will holding a “Texas SPENCER — The First Congregational Hold’em” poker tournament at the Club, 20 Church, 207 Main St., Spencer, Lenten Boynton Road, North Brookfield. Play starts Lunches will feature soups, lobster rolls, and early bird registrations accepted for the promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to benefit the assorted sandwiches, desserts and beverages 2013 season. Public welcome. Monies raised MONDAY Youth Fishing Derby that will be held April served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 508- go toward uniforms, cheerleading mats, 27. Refreshments are available. 885-2149 to find out what the soup of the day financial aid, coach training, and costs to run MARCH 18 is. Enjoy your lunch in the dining room or the association. SPENCER — State Representative Peter LEICESTER – Good Friday Stations for call 508-885-5098 ahead for delivery or pick up Durant will be holding office hours in the Reflection: The First Congregational Church 10 a.m. to noon. We will deliver to business McCourt Social Hall of the Spencer of Leicester, 1 Washburn Square, will open and individual homes in Spencer ONLY on WEDNESDAY Memorial Town Hall on March 18 from 8 to 9 its Sanctuary between noon and 8 p.m. on orders of $40 or more. MARCH 13 a.m. and May 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 with seven stations that offer opportunities for reflection, prayer, N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield SPENCER — Travel Back in Time on SPENCER — The Kindergarten Readiness interaction and quiet. Come any time, and Sportsmen’s Club will hold a “Texas Wednesdays in March at the Richard Sugden program at the Richard Sugden Library con- stay as long as you like. Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road, Library. Discover ancient Egypt by writing tinues at 10:30 a.m. March 18. If your child is North Brookfield, on Friday, March 8. Play with hieroglyphs and making a mini going to go to kindergarten next September starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to benefit mummy. This program is for kids in and is not attending a preschool program this SATURDAY the Youth Fishing Derby that will be held Kindergarten through grade 6 and meets in is a fun program to get your child ready. The MARCH 30 April 27. Refreshments are available. the community room from 4:30-5:30 p.m. program is free. Call 508-885-7513 to register. SPENCER — SEB Steelers Pop Warner SPENCER – There will be a Whist Party LEICESTER — The Leicester Garden Club Cheerleaders and Football are hosting a Bake and Penny Sale at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at TUESDAY Sale from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 30 at Klem’s the Spencer Congregational Church. $5 dona- the Leicester Senior Center. Jay Stolberg will to raise money for the 2013 season. tion. Luncheon served. discuss the basics of pruning for the spring MARCH 19 Registrations for the 2013 season will also be season. All are welcome. Refreshments will SPENCER — Help get ready for the spring accepted. Monies raised go toward uniforms, be served after the meeting. play at the Richard Sugden library from 4:30- cheerleading mats, financial aid, coach train- SATURDAY 5:30 p.m. March 12. The cast has been chosen, ing, and costs to run the association. MARCH 9 FRIDAY but come join us if you would like to help with props, sets, and costumes. Lego club FRIDAY N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield MARCH 15 meets today from 6-6:45 p.m. at the Richard Sportsmen’s Club will be holding the “Basic Sugden Library for school aged kids. No reg- APRIL 5 Pistol Safety Course” at our indoor pistol SPENCER — The First Congregational istration is necessary, you bring your imagi- N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield range. The cost is $65 per person, which Church, 207 Main St., Spencer, Lenten nation, we supply the legos. includes all materials and ammo. You must Lunches will feature soups, lobster rolls, Sportsmen’s Club will hold a “Texas register by March 9 to take the course on the assorted sandwiches, desserts and beverages Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road, following Saturday. The course, on March 16 served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 508- WEDNESDAY North Brookfield. Play starts promptly at will start at 9 a.m. and will last approximate- 885-2149 to find out what the soup of the day 7:30 p.m. This is to benefit the Youth Fishing ly six hours. So bring snacks. Call Dale Hevy is. Enjoy your lunch in the dining room or MARCH 20 Derby that will be held April 27. at 508-867-9073 for more information and to call 508-885-5098 ahead for delivery or pick up SPENCER —Travel Back in Time on Refreshments are available. register. 10 a.m. to noon. We will deliver to business Wednesdays in March at the Richard Sugden and individual homes in Spencer ONLY on Library.Find out what it was like in the wild, FRIDAY orders of $40 or more. wild West and play a Zuni game and make a MONDAY paper basket or yarn picture. This program APRIL 12 is for kids in Kindergarten through grade 6 MARCH 11 N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club will hold a “Texas and meets in the community room from 4:30- SPENCER — The Kindergarten Readiness Sportsmen’s Club will hold a “Texas Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road, 5:30 p.m. program at the Richard Sugden Library con- Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road, North Brookfield. Play starts promptly at tinues at 10:30 a.m. March 11. If your child is North Brookfield. Play starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to benefit the Youth Fishing going to go to kindergarten next September FRIDAY 7:30 p.m. This is to benefit the Youth Fishing Derby that will be held April 27. and is not attending a preschool program this Derby that will be held April 27. Refreshments are available. is a fun program to get your child ready. The MARCH 22 Refreshments are available. program is free, please call to register at 508- SPENCER — The First Congregational LEICESTER — The Leicester Lions Club 885-7513. Church, 207 Main St., Spencer, Lenten will be holding its Easter Pitch Party on Lunches will feature soups, lobster rolls, SATURDAY Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Leicester assorted sandwiches, desserts and beverages APRIL 13 TUESDAY Senior Center, 40 Winslow Avenue, Leicester. served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 508- N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield Admission is $4 plus a non-perishable food 885-2149 to find out what the soup of the day Sportsmen’s Club will be holding the “Basic MARCH 12 item. All proceeds will benefit the is. Enjoy your lunch in the dining room or Pistol Safety Course” at our indoor pistol SPENCER — The Richard Sugden Library Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund and call 508-885-5098 ahead for delivery or pick up range. The cost is $65 per person and includes presents “Boys of the Town: An Evening in the Leicester Community. 10 a.m. to noon. We will deliver to business all materials and ammo. You must register by Ireland” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 12. Adults and individual homes in Spencer ONLY on are invited to join us for this concert. orders of $40 or more. SATURDAY NOTICE OF INITIAL SITE BROOKFIELD — Brookfield senior citi- MARCH 16 N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield INVESTIGATION AND zens are invited to a Free Lunch at the TIER II CLASSIFICATION DUDLEY — A blood drive to benefit Boston Sportsmen’s Club will hold a “Texas Congregational Church Hall Tuesday, March Children’s Hospital and in honor of Laura Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road, SPENCER, MASSACHUSETTS 01562 12 at 11:30 a.m. This event is being sponsored Baum and Kenny Laferriere has been sched- North Brookfield, on Friday, March 22. Play DEP RELEASE TRACKING NO. by the Ladies of the Congregational Church. uled for Saturday March 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to benefit 2-18515 John Root will entertain with Irish melodies, p.m. at The First Congregational Church of the Youth Fishing Derby that will be held funded with a grant from the Brookfield Dudley,135 Center Road. To make an appoint- April 27. Refreshments are available. Pursuant to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Massachusetts Cultural ment please log onto halfpints.childrenshos- Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.0480), an Council. pital.org. The sponsor code for this drive is SATURDAY Initial Site Investigation has been per- FIRSTCONDU or call Erika at (508) 873-6204. formed at the above referenced location. SPENCER — The Spencer Garden Club Each donation can help up to four young A release of oil and/or hazardous materi- will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at the MARCH 23 patients. Walk-ins are welcome but appoint- als has occurred at this location, which is Astorwood, Maple Street, Spencer. The pro- LEICESTER — Peter Cottontail’s Easter ments are preferred. Positive ID is required. a disposal site (as defined by M. G. L. c. gram for the afternoon will be “The Kitchen Party “EGGSTRAVAGANZA” to benefit the All successful donors will receive a T-shirt 21E, section 2). This site has been clas- Garden, Tips From the Past for Modern Leicester Food Pantry, will be held from 2- Tier II from Children’s Hospital. All donors will also sified as , pursuant to 310 CMR Gardeners.” The guest speaker, Christie 4p.m. at the First Congregational Church of be entered into a raffle for gift certificates 40.0500. Response actions at this site Higgenbottom, will present a lecture on Leicester, 1 Washburn Square (on the Ms. Phyllis from local businesses. will be conducted by exploring traditional garden plans and culti- Common). The event is for children 10 years Ekleberry, who has employed Clean vation practices featuring the historic veg- old and under. From 2-3:30 p.m. there will be Harbors DUDLEY — The First Congregational to manage response actions in etables, fruits and herbs favored by our games, crafts, Easter Basket raffle. An Easter Church of Dudley, 135 Center Road is having accordance with the Massachusetts ancestors. Christie will highlight garden Egg Hunt will be held outdoors at 3:30p.m. a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Contingency plan (310 CMR 40.000). practices valuable for today’s family kitchen Remember to bring your cameras. Saturday March 16. The menu will include garden such as inter-planting and succession Admission: Non-perishable food items. corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes, carrots M.G.L. c. 21E and the Massachusetts planting using garden frames. Hostesses for Contingency Plan provide additional and turnip. Dessert will be chocolate mint the afternoon will be Marguerite Sweet, opportunities for public notice of and cake with real whipped cream. Servings will Shirley Quattrucci and Mary Bigwood. New involvement in decisions regarding be at 5 and 6:15 p.m. Adults $10; preteens $5 members always welcome. response actions at disposal sites: 1) The and children 5 and under free. Reservations Mayor’s Office and Health Department of are advised. Please Call Helen at (508) 987- SPENCER — Help get ready for the spring the community in which the site is located 2271. Tickets are also sold at the door. play at the Richard Sugden library from 4:30- will be notified of major milestones and Handicapped Accessible. 5:30 p.m. March 12. The cast has been chosen, events, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1403; but come join us if you would like to help and 2) Upon receipt of a petition from ten with props, sets, and costumes. Use your SUNDAY or more residents of the municipality in body—not your thumbs! All kids in which the disposal site is located, or of a Kindergarten through grade 6 are welcome MARCH 17 municipality potentially affected by a dis- to play X-box Kinect from 6-6:45 p.m. in the CHERRY VALLEY — The LifeSource posal site, a plan for involving the public in community room. Your body is the con- Church, 350 Stafford Street (formerly known decisions regarding response actions at troller—Get up and move! as the Temple Baptist Church, halfway up the site will be prepared and implemented Dead Horse Hill), will celebrate its name pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1405. N. BROOKFIELD — SEB Steelers Pop change with a special worship service at 9:30 Warner Cheerleaders and Football are host- a.m. Sunday, March17. People from all sur- To obtain more information on this dispos- ing a Bowling Fun Night Fundraiser from 6 – rounding communities are invited to attend al site and the opportunities for public 8 p.m. March 12 at Bayberry Bowling. The the celebration. For more information about involvement during its remediation, please contact Ms. Phyllis Ekleberry, 47 cost is $10 adult and $6 for childred 10 and the church people can call 508-752-6731, visit Lincoln Street, Spencer, under and includes bowling, a slice of pizza, www.LifeSourceChurchOnline.com, or Massachusetts 01562. a drink and shoes. Additional pizza sold for www.facebook.com/tbcfamily. $1 a slice. There will also be raffles. March 8, 2013 Registration information will be available 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, March 8, 2013 OUR TOWNS

Junction Bowling Lanes in Palmer by Belchertown Assistant Branch Manager January winner of hat Warren Izyk. Representatives of the bank will continue contest is announced to be out in the community looking for resi- dents wearing North Brookfield Savings NORTH BROOKFIELD — Palmer Branch Bank baseballs hats. Those spotted in their Manager Dave Golden, left, and Supervisor hats will be entered into a monthly drawing Kathy Higgens presented Buddy Hood of for a $100 gift card to a local establishment Brimfield with a $100 gift card to the Salem and will receive a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card Cross Inn restaurant in West Brookfield, as on the spot. part of North Brookfield Savings Bank’s Visit NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com “Where It’s At Hat Contest.” for more information. Hood was spotted wearing his North Brookfield Savings Bank hat at Diamond LEGALS MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Mortgage, if any. Said premises will also be Springfield, MA 01103 (508) 831-2000 By virtue and in execution of the Power of sold subject to all leases and tenancies hav- (413) 827-7500 Docket No. 13P0611EA Sale contained in a certain mortgage given ing priority over said Mortgage, to tenancies Its Attorneys Estate of: John J. Kiminski by RACHAEL M. DAIGE, a/k/a Rachel M. or occupation by persons on the premises Date of Death: January 8, 2012 Daige to “MERS” Mortgage Electronic now and at the time of said auction which Date: February 27, 2013 INFORMAL PROBATE Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 18, tenancies or occupation are subject to said PUBLICATION NOTICE 2008 and recorded with the Worcester Mortgage, to rights or claims in personal March 8, 2013 To all persons interested in the above cap- District Registry of Deeds in Book 43104, property installed by tenants or former ten- March 15, 2013 tioned estate, by Petition of John M Kiminski Page 254, as affected by an Assignment of ants now located on the premises, also to all March 22, 2013 of North Brookfield MA a Will has been Mortgage to Country Bank for Savings dated laws and ordinances including, but not limit- admitted to informal probate. April 13, 2011 and recorded as aforesaid in ed to, all building and zoning laws and ordi- TOWN OF SPENCER John M Kiminski of North Brookfield, MA has Book 47360, Page 102, of which mortgage nances. It shall be the bidder's sole respon- The Spencer Planning Board will hold a been informally appointed as the Personal the undersigned is the present holder, for sibility to ascertain all items described in this public hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Representative of the estate to serve on the breach of the conditions of said mortgage paragraph and no representations are made in McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town bond. and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same concerning compliance with applicable zon- Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA, on the The estate is being administered under infor- will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on ing, building, sanitary or other state and/or following item starting at 7:30 PM or as soon mal procedure by the Personal the 11th day of April, 2013, on the mortgaged municipal regulations. thereafter as can be heard: Representative under the Massachusetts premises believed to be known as 15 Park TERMS OF SALE: FIVE THOUSAND AND Proposed Amendment to Spencer’s Uniform Probate Code without supervision Lane, Leicester, Worcester County, 00/100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS will be Zoning Bylaw by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not Massachusetts, all and singular the premises required to be paid in cash, or by certified or The amendment would create a new required to be filed with the Court, but inter- described in said Mortgage, to wit: bank cashier's check by the purchaser at the Section 5.8.8., Inclusionary Housing. ested parties are entitled to notice regarding “A certain parcel of land in Leicester, time and place of sale. The balance of the This new section would require that at the administration from the Personal Massachusetts, bounded and described as purchase price on the sale shall be paid in least 12% of the units in all housing Representative and can petition the Court in follows: cash, or by certified or bank cashier's check developments be affordable housing any matter relating to the estate, including Land in said Leicester on Park Lane, shown within thirty (30) days thereafter and the units that qualify for inclusion on the MA distribution of assets and expenses of as Lot 6 on a plan of Section 7 of Dawn Deed transferred contemporaneously there- Department of Housing & Community administration. Interested parties are entitled Acres, dated October 7, 1956, Plan Book with. The successful bidder at the sale shall Development Subsidized Housing to petition the Court to institute formal pro- 222, Page 119 and described in Worcester be required to sign a Memorandum of terms Inventory. ceedings and to obtain orders terminating or District Deeds in Book 3932 Page 443. of sale containing the above terms at the All interested persons should attend the pub- restricting the powers of Personal Containing 9,350 square feet +- Auction sale. The purchaser will be respon- lic hearing. A copy of the zoning amendment Representatives appointed under informal BEING the same premises conveyed to the sible for all closing costs, Massachusetts is available for review at the Town Clerk’s procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if mortgagor by Deed of Stephen McKeon deed excise stamps and all recording fees. office and at the Office of Development & any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. dated May 2008 and recorded in the The sale may be postponed or adjourned Inspectional Services in Town Hall during March 8, 2013 Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book from time to time, if necessary, by the attor- regular business hours, and also available 43104 Page 252 on July 18, 2008. ney for the mortgagee at the scheduled time on the internet at www.spencerma.gov; click Notice of Public Forum – EXCEPT as to this lender and this lending and place of sale. The description for the on “Boards,” then “Planning Board,” then Spencer Planning Board transaction, for which our right of Homestead premises contained in said mortgage shall click on the “Zoning Amendments” link. The Spencer Planning Board will hold a pub- specifically is waived, mortgagors expressly control in the event of a typographical error in March 8, 2013 lic forum on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in reserve our right of Homestead in Book this publication. March 15, 2013 McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 43104 Page 269 and do not terminate our Other terms, if any, will be announced at the 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA, starting at Homestead by granting the within con- sale. 7:15PM or as soon thereafter as can be veyance.” Country Bank for Savings, Commonwealth of Massachusetts heard, to discuss medical marijuana treat- The premises will be sold subject to any and Present Holder of said Mortgage, The Trial Court ment centers and the potential need to all restrictions, easements, improvements, Probate and Family Court amend the Town’s Zoning Bylaws to address covenants, outstanding tax titles, municipal By:______/S/______Worcester Division this issue. or other public taxes, assessments, liens or Jonathan C. Sapirstein Worcester Probate and Family Court March 8, 2013 claims in the nature of liens, and existing SAPIRSTEIN & SAPIRSTEIN, P.C. 225 Main Street March 15, 2013 encumbrances of record superior to the 1350 Main Street,12th Floor Worcester, MA 01608

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Legends Dinner Show 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA At Klems American Legion Tuttle Post #279 Murder Mystery Dinner (Frank Sinatra, Cher, 508-885-2708 www.klemsonline.com 9:00 a.m. – noon 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA “Tessie & Tommy’s Neil Diamond) Ask the Rep – Roger McMahon 508-832-2701 Rehearsal Dinner” Dinner: 6:30-8:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 24 From California Paints! Salem Cross Inn Show: 8:30 p.m. March Madness Chili Cook Off 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA Karaoke and Dance Party 260 West Main St. Teresa’s Restaurant Sponsored by Spencer Heat Softball 508-885-2708 www.klemsonline.com Every Thursday and Saturday West Brookfield, MA Rt. 32, Palmer Rd., Ware, MA • 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke Advanced ticket sales required Call for reservations 413-967-7601 Cash bar SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Eat and vote on the best chili DEA Prescription Drug Live Country Music SATURDAY, MARCH 9 First Annual Health and watch the March Take Back Day Every other Friday at 9 p.m. Live Music with & Wellness Fair Madness Games Riverview Farms Market Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar RAYCHILL (Rachel Mather) 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Gaudette-Kirk Post 138 Kennedy Dr., Putnam, CT 35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT Starts at 9:30 p.m. Free admission • 21 vendors American Legion For info contact 860-963-1230 Never a cover charge Danielson Martial Arts Academy 175 Main St., Spencer, MA [email protected] The Gold Eagle Restaurant –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Trivia Night 30 Wauregan Rd., Danielson, CT FRIDAY, MARCH 29 & Lounge ONGOING Every Wednesday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Call Quiet Korner Health Live entertainment featuring Free to play 8 Tracy Rd., Dayville CT for more information 860-576-0126 860-779-7777 Kelly Wheeler Silver Circle’s Art Exhibit Food and drink special SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Salem Cross Inn Panels: Paintings and Prizes Team Hoyt Easter Bunny Pictures 260 West Main St. Works by Donald E. Munson Hank’s Restaurant Rick and Dick Hoyt will be at At Klem’s West Brookfield, MA March 1 – April 28 416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT Spencer Furniture 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Reception Friday, March 15 860-774-6071 6 West Main St., Spencer, MA Children and pets welcome! 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Conversations with Keith 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. $5.00 donation 75 Main St., Putnam, CT Masters of Broadway Fridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m. For a book signing and Sponsored by the 860-928-2900 Presented by the Greater Auburn A live talk radio show on WARE Meet and Greet Spencer Lion’s Club for information Community Chorus 1250AM and downloadable on the Bring your camera to have your 117 West main St., Spencer, MA Under the direction of Godspell internet anytime photo taken with Dick and Rick 508-885-2708 Charles J. Pietrello March 22, 23, 29, 30: 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Holistic Center www.klemsonline.com SUNDAY, MARCH 10 7:00 p.m. • Auburn High School March 24: 2:00 p.m. West Brookfield 508-867-3409 Auditorium The Complex of Performing Arts Stella & Chewy’s Demo Live music with At Klem’s For ticket information 508-832-7711 95 Front St., Putnam, CT Live Entertainment Friday Night Bruce John www.greaterauburncommunitycho- For tickets call 860-963-7170 Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Information regarding raw dinners rus.org Inn Never a cover charge Man of LaMancha 260 West Main St., for dogs and cats The Gold Eagle Restaurant SUNDAY, APRIL 7 April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m. Come and get a free sample! West Brookfield, MA 508-867-2345 & Lounge Masters of Broadway April 7, 14, 21 at 2:00 p.m. www.salemcrossinn.com 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT Presented by the Greater Auburn Bradley Playhouse 508-885-2708 www.klemsonline.com 860-779-7777 Community Chorus 30 Front St. (Rte. 44), in Meat Raffle SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Under the direction of Downtown Putnam, CT Every Saturday 12:30 p.m. Irish Dinner Klem’s Annual Fishing Charles J. Pietrello For tickets call 860-928-7887 6 tables, prime rib, lobster Shepherd’s Pie and Rep Day 2:30 p.m. • Auburn High School And much more. Public invited 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Auditorium Aerobic Workout Classes Veterans Lounge DJ Entertainment Saturday Mornings • 8:30-9:30 Cash Bar • $15.00 pp Drawings, Give-A-Ways, For ticket information 508-832-7711 American Legion Tuttle Meet Dan Kenney from www.greaterauburncommunitycho- $5.00 drop in Post # 279 Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Spencer Fish & Game Club Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Go Fish and the U.S. Coast Guard rus.org 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA 508-832-2701 Tickets available at the club Enter to win a Chartered FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Open to the public Fishing Trip and more! Murder Mystery Dinner Live Music and 1st Thursdays are Chicken Night Spencer Fish & Game Club 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA “Tessie & Tommy’s Entertainment 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA 508-885-2708 Rehearsal Dinner”? Every Friday night Family style baked chicken www.klemsonline.com Salem Cross Inn Teresa’s Restaurant with fries, pasta & marinara sauce, Live Music with 260 West Main St. Rt. 32, Palmer Rd., Ware, MA salad and rolls Brandt Taylor Stella & Chewy’s Demo West Brookfield, MA 413-967-7601 Adults: $11.75 Starts at 9:30 p.m. At Klems Advanced ticket sales required Never a cover charge 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Karaoke Children under 10: $6.75 The Gold Eagle Restaurant Information regarding raw dinners SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12 American Legion Tuttle Post #279 & Lounge 860-779-7777 for dogs and cats. Get a free sample! Deck & Paint Seminar In the Veterans Lounge 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA Public invited 508-832-2701 Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5

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ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT WOODSTOCK – WEBSTER – WEBSTER – DUDLEY – WEBSTER - 1336 Rte 169! 16 Colonial Rd! 6 Rm 10 Schofield Ave! 2 DUDLEY – 12 Schofield Ave! Stately WEBSTER – 28 East Main St! DUDLEY – 19 Dalessandro Ave! 32 Highcrest Park! 7 Rm New England Commons! Adult 55+! Finish Yourself & SAVE & Be Under Colonial! View of WEBSTER LAKE from Family! 5/5 Rms! 3/3 Bdrms! Large Liv 3 Family! 5/5/3 Rms! 1/3/2 Bdrms! Conveniently Located 3 Family! 5/5/4 Updated 4 Rm Ranch! Open Kit & Liv Townhouse! Easy Highway Access! 2 Bdrms! 1 to 2 Baths/Master! the Farmers Porch! Kit w/Recent Applianced! Quartz Counters! Fair Market Value = Instant Equity! & Din Rms! Pantry Kitchens! Large Level Lot! Large Rooms! 1st Flr Rms, 2/2/2 Bdrms! Perfect Investment Rm! 2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Recent 48' Colonial! 9 Rms! 3 Bdrms! 3 Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds, Tile & Granite Counters - 2 Pantries! Din Rm Washer/Dryer Hook Ups! 2 Car Spacious Liv Rm w/Wall to Wall! 1st Flr Butler’s Pantry! Fireplace! Natural Property! Well Maintained! Off Street Bathroom w/Wainscot! Newer LP Hot Air Baths! Master Bath! Liv Rm Carpet! Basements! Garage! C/Air! w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Garage! New Carpeting! Newer Roof, Woodwork! Washer/Dryer Hookups! Parking & Garage! Individually Half Bath & Laundry! 2 Huge Bdrms! w/Cathedrals! 29' Fam Rm! Office! Security! Community Center! Walking Updated Bath! All Rms Recently Windows & Electric! Separate Needs Some Updates! 1 Boiler Metered! Recent Gas Boilers & Heating System! Mudroom! Deck! Master w/Separate Bathroom Access 1st Flr Laundry Rm! About $80K to Trails! Low Fees! Convenient! Painted! Lower Level Ready to Finish! Utilities! Large Front Porches! Attached Garage! Nice Yard! Shed! w/Dble Sinks! Recent Updates! CAir! w/Tankless Hot Water! Separate Water Heaters! Fully Rented! $149,900.00 Complete! 2.37Acres $149,900.00 From $234,900.00 Fenced In Yard! $189,000.00 $149,900.00 Electric! $159,900.00 $169,900.00 Move-in Condition! Finished Lower Level! $129,900.00

SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE CHARLTON – 173 Center Depot DUDLEY – 35 Old Southbridge Rd! WEBSTER – 1 Oak Tree Lane! 5 Rm WEBSTER – 3 Crosby St! 8 Rm Cape! WEBSTER – 13 Black Point Rd! Big WEBSTER – 3 Klebart Ave! Stately 7 WEBSTER – 12 Vecchia St! CHARLTON – 25 Highfield Rd Unit Rd! 7 Rm Updated Saltbox Colonial! Remodeled 2,500’ Cape! 1.69 Acres! Raised Ranch! Applianced Kit Very Convenient to 395! Frplced Liv Rm & Boy Toys? A place to Live too! 1200'+ Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Crown Comfortable 1st Flr Condo! Well B! Immaculate Townhouse! Applianced Applianced Granite Kit! Frplcd Liv Beautiful Gardens & Fruit Trees! w/Corner Hutch! Liv Rm w/Built Ins! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flrs! 4 Bdrms Apartment/House! 5Rms! Applianced! 2 Moldings! Applianced Kit! Formal Din Maintained Complex! Walk to Kit w/Tile, Granite & Cathedrals! Granite Kit! Fam Rm w/LP Frplc, 3 Bdrms! New Bath! 3 Season Bdrms, Full Bath w/Laundry, 12x20 Deck! Rm! Din Rm! Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! w/Hrdwds! New Electric! Recent Roof, Rm & Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Entry Shopping & Banking! 4 Rooms! Liv Rm Cathedral Liv Rm! 2 Oversized Hrdwds, French Doors to Deck! Sunroom! Walk Out Lower Level 4 Garages - 2 Adjoining Buildings! 30X40 w/Hrdwds! Eat In Kitchen w/Tile Flr & Bedrooms! 1.5 Tile Baths! NEW Carpet Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! In-Ground Furnace & Windows! Full Bath w/Updated Foyer! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master Master Bdrm w/Cathedrals, Skylights, w/Laundry & Future Playroom! Young - 3 Stalls -9X10 Doors! 28X40 Stall - w/Cedar & 2 Dbl Closets! Sunroom! SS Appliances! 2 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Throughout! Updated Roof, Windows & Pool! 2 Car Garage! 1 Acre! Sitting Area & Walk-in Closet! 2 New Roof! New Water Heater! Garage! Vanity! Gas Heat & Hot Water! Nicely 14X14 Door! Heated! 1/2 Bath! Electric Updated Bathrm w/Tile Flr! Newer Furnace! A/C! Garage w/Storage! Full $309,900.00 $129,900.00 Tile Bthrms! Garages! Newer Roof! Full Baths! Garage! $239,900.00 $119,900.00 Landscaped! Doors! $259,900.00 Easy Rte.395 Access! $179,900.00 Furnace! Garage! $69,900.00 Walkout Basement! $119,900.00

NEW LISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEW LISTING WEBSTER – WEBSTER – DUDLEY – 64 W. Main St! Custom OXFORD – 4 Homestead Ave! 6 Rm DUDLEY – 109 W. Main St! Stately WEBSTER – 14 Batten Street! WEBSTER – 136 Gore Rd! 6 Rm Cape WEBSTER – 3 Beach St! Across From 195 Lower Gore Rd! 24 Elaine St! Beautiful 5 Rm, 3 Bdrm Updated Ranch! Recent Built 1 Owner 7 Rm Ranch! Applianced! Ranch! Ideal for Ambitious 1st Time Brick Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! 5 Rm Ranch! Eat-in Kitchen w/Knotty on the Shores of Webster Lake! WEBSTER LAKE! 7 Rm Colonial Built 9 Room Tri-Level! Applianced! Buyer or Contractor! With a Little Current Access is Limited! Western 2003! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Roof, Siding, Center Island Kit Frplce Liv Rm! 3 Spacious Bdrms Single Fam w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Pine Cabinets! Living Rm w/Wall to Din Rm! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral TLC - Instant Equity! Great Family! Business Zoned! Live & Work Wall Carpet over Hardwoods! Exp for Gorgeous Sunsets! Applianced Kit! Din Area & Liv Rm Ceiling! 4/5 Bdrms! 3 Baths! w/Custom Cabinets, Corian Counters, w/Hrdwds! 1.5 Ceramic Baths! 1st Flr Commuter Location! Great Flr Plan From Here! Park Like Grounds! 6/7 3 Bedrooms w/Hardwoods! Full Commercially Zoned! Live & Work from w/Hrdwd Floors! 3 Spacious Bdrms! LL Fam Rm! Oil Heat! 4 Car Garage! Corner Sink, SS Appliances & Breakfast Fam Rm! Frplce Lower Level! Walk In w/Slider to Large Deck! Newer Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Rms! 3 Bath! 3 Season Porch! Detached the Comfort of Your Home! Great 13X17.6 Master! 2nd & 3rd Bdrms Large Deck Overlooks Private 1.76 Bar! Bathroom w/Fashionable Bowl Roof/Arch Shingles! 3 Bdrms! Marble Sink! Above Ground Pool w/Hot Tub! Cedar Closet! Workshop! 2 Z Oil Heat! 2 $149,900.00 Baths! New Furnace! Check It Out!!! Garage! “New Roof”! Oil Heat! Traffic Exposure! Newer Roof! 2 Car w/Hrdwds! Bring your Boat! Acres! $159,900.00 Car Garage! $234,900.00 Tiled Soaking Tub! $239,900.00 14,178’ Lot! $129,900.00 Garage! .84 Acres! $219,900.00 $169,900.00 $194,500.00

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOUTHBRIDGE WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – 106 Beacon WEBSTER LAKE – 54 West Point WEBSTER LAKE – 10 Fairfield St! WEBSTER – 24 Beacon Rd! WEBSTER – 11 Pearl Street! – 440 N. 76 Union 505 Treasure Woodstock Rd! 76 Acres of Natural Point Rd! 100’ Waterfront! Island! 6 Rm Townhouse Overlooking Park! Beach Front Townhouse Rd! Killdeer Island! Western Expo - 66’ Level Waterfront! Western Expo – KILLDEER ISLAND! Walk to Swimming 5 Family! 4/4/3/3/3 Rms! 2/2/1/1/1 w/BOAT DOCK! 5 Rms! Move-in BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS! Spacious & Fantastic Sunsets! Newly Remodeled & Boating! 7 Rm Colonial! Farmers Bdrms! Totally Remodeled in 1988 or Beauty! 8 Rm Country Ranch! Yester Panoramic Lake Views! 13,407’ Lot! Heated Pool! Hrdwd Flrs! Open Floor Year Charm! 2 Kitchens! 3 Stone 8 Rm Colonial! Lake Facing Master Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Condition! Huge Lake Views! S&S Maintenance Free! Built “2002”! Kit 6 Rm Ranch! Applianced Granite Kit! Porch! Open Flr Plan! Updated Kit! Later! New Plumbing, Heating, Applianced! Din & Frplcd Liv Rm! w/Center Isl! Din Rm w/Lake Views! Liv Rm w/Cathedral & Hrdwds! Lake Cathedral Ceilings! Master Suite Electrical, Kitchens & Baths! Long Fireplaces! Lower Level “Saloon”! Bdrm! 4 Bdrms! 3 Baths! Applianced Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Huge Barn! 4+ Garages! Workshops! Kit! 2 Car Detached Garage! Heat! Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 Lake Facing Master Bdrm w/Bath! 2 Liv Rm w/Gas Frplc & Sliders to Deck! Facing Master w/Full Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2 w/Dble Closets, Whirlpool & Dble Time Tenants! Units are Well Kept! Vanities! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 1/2 Baths! Town Good Cash Flow! Off Street Parking! Saw Mill! Former “Cheney Farm” Super Convenient! BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Beach! Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! CAir! Garage! Lake Facing Master Suite! 3 Spacious Baths! C/Air! 12X52 Deck! $439,900.00 $569,900.00 $249,900.00 $289,900.00 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! $499,900.00 $389,900.00 Services! $189,900.00 Conveniently Located! $194,900.00

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Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA WEBSTER LAKE - Attention WEBSTER — More than Lake lovers!!! Fabulous corner 2500 sq. ft. of first floor living 508-765-9155 end unit on the Marina at Treasure Island! Quality reno- area in this spacious Ranch 1-800-784-0445 located on .86 acre on non- Robin Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan New Price vations include gorgeous Giguere FAX: 508-765-2698 Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek "open" kitchen with granite through street. Three bed- E Rivera center isle, stainless appliances and ample cabinets. Sliders off dining rooms, three baths, two fire- HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES Now offering rental services area to deck overlooking your nearby deeded boat slips and Middle places, sunken living room, dining room, sun room, lower Pond. Two large bedrooms, Master with full bath and beautiful double OPEN HOUSE Southbridge: Easily main- sink marble vanity. Custom red birch and oak floors. Upgraded stair- level family room with kitchen, two additional rooms for 12-2pm Sun tained Ranch with wonderful ways and rails. Lower level fireplaced family room with 1/2 bath and exercise/office, central air, three zone oil heat, two-car Charlton: Bank View! Move in ready 5 rooms walk-out to patio. Recent replacement windows and garage door. garage, inground pool. Nice location, close to schools, high- PEN HOUSE Desirable end location steps to beach, heated pool and marina. Guest O 3 bedrooms 1 bath. Living way, shopping. Owned 6 room 3 room is sun filled with over- parking spaces nearby. Move right in, just in time for summer! R/E Tax $4,406 $399,900 R/E Tax $3456 $249,900 bedroom 2 bath sized picture window for the Cape! 1 acre of land. View! Fireplace to keep you WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT DUDLEY — Newly ren- warm & cozy. Hardwood floors. Updated furnace. Nice yard. CONTEMPORARY -- MIDDLE Garage. Town Water. POND -- 138 FT. SHORE w/ 80' ovated 1872 sq. ft. Eat in kitchen with loads of cabinets & counter. All appli- Ranch on level, half Farmer’s porch. ances included. BIG basement for a workshop or future fam- SANDY BEACH! Major updates 57 City Depot Rd. $139,900! ilyroom. Low low utility costs. $139,900. in this 4358 sf. multilevel home acre corner lot -- two including kitchen w/granite and bedrooms, 1.5 baths -- Southbridge:This meticulous European SS appliances, roof, Southbridge: Well maintained New Price newly applianced move in ready TWO FAMILY! home has 8 rooms 4 bed- Buderus furnace, 60' Trex deck, floor coverings, garage kitchen -- 24’x24’ fami- doors, lakeside patio w/gourmet cooking island w/stationary 5 room 2 bedroom apart- rooms 1 1/2 baths! 6 rooms ly room -- loft with slid- upstairs and 2 down! Built in grille and fridge, central vac and a/c. Fireplaced Living room • ments. 3rd bedroom possible w/ cathedral ceilings and sliders to lake front deck. Four er to deck -- NEW windows, furnace, electric, floor- 1985. This floor plan is ver- in each unit. BIG eat in satile. Finished lower level bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, office, boat garage and launch. ing -- garage, patio, hot tub. Good neighborhood, kitchen. Updates include win- has full windows & is a walk- Lower level kitchen and living/entertaining area w/walkout to close to schools and shopping. dows, siding, electrical. beach! Enjoy all the Lake has to offer all year round! out to driveway. 1 car garage under. Wonderful yard- R/E Tax $7527 $875,000 R/E Tax $1713 $169,900 Property Bonus is the Large walkout basement with full level & big. Maintenance free Deck.Great country loca- windows-endless possibilities! Large yard. Garage. tion-walking distance to Westville Dam Rec Area. WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING $129,900. $189,900. No work needed here. SINCE 1962 ~ OUR 51ST YEAR IN BUSINESS R Southbridge: Modern & Desirable OPEN HOUSE Riverview Condo for SALE! 5 room 2 12-2pm Sun bedroom 1 1/2 bath Townhouse. Southbridge: Fabulous Spacious Cathedral ceiling living room with wood PEN HOUSE stove & sliders to deck & shed. Open to O one level living!! Just To advertise in our Real Estate Section, dining room & kitchen-great for enter- move in and enjoy! 7 taining. Updated pergo flooring on main rooms 4 bedrooms 2 level. All appliances stay! Even washer baths. Warm & inviting. Pottery barn colors & design. 2004 & dryer. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms & master bedroom suite was added on with full bath, sitting please call your full bath w/new floor. Complex has inground pool for sum- area, & bedroom. PLUS 30 x 30 garage addition! Hardwood E mertime fun! Pets allowed with condo approval. $89,900 floors! All appliances including washer & dryer on first floor. Wonderful property inside & out. $228,900. 50 Cathy Lane. local sales representative. 1-800-367-9898 A A Place To Call Home…

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PUTNAM - This value priced home is not lacking. PUTNAM - This conveniently located “not your average” 1300 sqft. Ranch, spacious rooms. Living room with fire- Featuring many mechanical updates since 2000, this 3 bed- Cape is just a hop, skip & jump onto I-395 to Mass or RI. place, 3 bedrooms, hall & foyer, hardwood flooring. Many room, 1 bath Cape has a huge second floor loft/master This home features 2 bedrooms with a possible 3rd, a updates include roof, heating, driveway. Wired for gerator, bedroom, a remodeled kitchen with an open eating-area, nicely remodeled bathroom, updated kitchen, wood corner lot, minutes to MA & I-395. Call for viewing. finishable basement & even a 2 car detached garage. floors, replacement windows, and even a detached 1 car $177,000 Priced at just $119,900 garage for cold mornings. Priced at just $134,900

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SOUTHBRIDGE, MA - This Cape style home is sitting on a great 3/4 acre lot with a paved driveway, mature land- S THOMPSON - scaping & garden shed. The home features 3 generous Cape style home located on corner lot in bedrooms, a formal living & dining room, a country style residential neighborhood with views of Webster Lake. eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen you will find a great 3 sea- Four generous sized bedrooms, updated kitchen with BUSINESS ONLY – Putnam corner café convenient to son sitting/eating space. The home has a newer oil boiler, walkers. Established breakfast/lunch restaurant with reg- corian countertops, laundry located on both first and newer vinyl siding & a great work-shop in basement. lower levels, slider off kitchen onto deck. $174,900 $159,900 ular clientele. Now reduced to $59,000 T P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT Sell Your Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 House Here! A Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net T LET US Do Your Home Work! Looking to sell your home, E let us do the work for you. Your ad will be seen in over 50,000+ households throughout Southern Worcester County. Friday, March 8, 2013 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 REAL ESTATE

508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 Maria Reed Diane Luong Bob Zannotti Brenda Flanagan Dave Vitkus 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 508-414-8101 508-769-1811 774-230-6550 Jo-Ann Szymczak CRS, GRI, SRES Realtor JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com Connie Nedoroscik Marketing Co-ordinator LICENSED IN MA & CT • “Home Ownership Matters” SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES ... MORTGAGE OFFICER AVAILABLE DUDLEY - $279,900 DUDLEY - $264,900 DUDLEY - Bill Roland SUPERSIZED RANCH 58’ from Omega PEN HOUSE PEN HOUSE O O PEN HOUSE SUN. 11-1 O Mortgage will SUN. 10-12 SUN. 12-2 be available with financing * Custom Saltbox * Central air * Fireplace * 4 BR * 2 BA * 3 BR * 2 F/P *3BR * Gas heat * Granite countertops information * 1.2 acres * Jacuzzi w/whirlpool tub 508-248-4445 Call Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 Call Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 5 Partridge Hill Rd 70 Ramshorn Rd 2 Fairview Ave $224,900 DUDLEY - $179,900 WEBSTER - PRECONSTRUCTION PRICE TOBIN FARMS PEN HOUSE1-2 O PEN HOUSE * View available lots PEN HOUSE O O SUN. 10-2 SUN. 1:30-3 * Your plans or ours * 4 lots to select from * Unique ranch w/inlaw suite $799,900 * Cathedral ceilings * Town services * Gas heat * Make selections * F/P *DR *3BR now Plans Available * 2 baths Diane or Jo-Ann Open House Directory Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 4 Barry Ave 6 Groveland off Dudley-Oxford Rd Deadline: Monday at 10am PAXTON - $149,900 DUDLEY - NEW LISTING NEW LISTING-OXFORD Buyer (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse Representation $294,500 Available (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE * Experience * Negotiating Skills SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 * Knowledge * New furnace *3BR *4BR * 2.5 baths 2 units * Sided CHARLTON * 1 acre Unit 1 - 4 rms/2BR * Recent roof, * Family room * 2200 sq ft Unit 2 - 3 rms/1BR furnace 57 City Depot Rd S 12-2 $139,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 Selling? Call for a Market Analysis Bob Zannotti 508-414-8101 Bob Zannotti 508-414-8101 Diane or Jo-Ann SOUTHBRIDGE 24 Pine St $179,900 521 Pleasant St 17 Fairfield Dr 50 Cathy Lane S 12-2 $228,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 WEBSTER - $104,900 OAKVIEW ESTATES - OXFORD - MAIN STREET LOCATION 55+ COMMUNITY DUDLEY 5 Partridge Hill Rd S 10-12 $279,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 70 Ramshorn Rd S 11-1 $264,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Diane Luong 774-239-2937 PEN HOUSE O SAT. & SUN. 1-3 2 Fairview Ave S 12-2 $224,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Maria Reed 508-873-9254 4 Barry Ave S 1:30-3 $179,900 Remax Advantage 1 - Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 WEBSTER * New 4 BR - septic * GAS HEAT * View unit under construction system * with Restoration Value 6 Groveland S 10-2 Preconstruction Remax Advantage 1 - Maria Reed 508-873-9254 * 2 bedrooms * Maintenance-free living * Fireplace will double Price Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 Brenda Flanagan 508-769-1811 or * 2 baths Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 * 1 acre WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 166 Lower Gore Rd OR BY APPOINTMENT 367 Main St. Oxford DUDLEY - NEW CONSTRUCTION - LOT OXFORD - OPPORTUNITY TO $279,900 OWN UNIQUE ANTIQUE Thompson CT VICTORIAN 11+ acres - $89,900 • 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week! * Perc * Country setting • One Million Hits a Month wooded lot *3BR * 1500 sq. ft. split * 17 rooms * parquet floors * 2 baths * Cathedrals * 3 baths * 3+ acres Call for details * pocket doors www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Motivated Sellers View Site & Plans Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 Call for private showing Call Dave Vitkus 774-230-6550 168 Charlton St LOCAL TRUSTED BUSINESS DIRECTORY Our readers trust our advertisers

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Mahogany Gold Castine , Red 508-499-7957 FURNITURE: MAPLE - $800 OBO Highboy Dresser [email protected] Cup Race Boat $800 OBO Diningroom set w/Hutch; Call for details: 26 ft Replica of 1926 race Both are ocean-going kayaks Dressers; Coffee and End 508-476-7382 boat. 5-step bottom w/rudders, one seaters, Tables; Beds; Night Stands; 327 chevy engine. Harden Cherry enclosed waterproof 100 GENERAL Desks. Enamel Top Kitchen Check the resort out online at Includes Trailer 4-Poster King compartment Three layer Set; Oak 5-Drawer Dresser; statelinecampresort.com $65,000 polylink Both used only Couch & Chairs; Slant- Transportation and additional Bed Frame twice. Like New 105 BULLETIN BOARD Front Desk; Brass Bed; Va- discounts are also available. riety Small Tables; Foot Please Call 508-637-1333 “Finney” 2 year old $800 OBO 225 INSTRUCTIONS Truck Cap $1400/pair or CARE NET of NECT Stools; Sewing Machine; or visit us online at male Abyssinian. Beige Fiberglass, for 8’ bed. From a Call: 508-207-0966 $700/each Needs volunteers!! Early Jelly Cabinet, etc. www.secondchanceanimals.org (fawn) colored. He’s very Dodge pickup. Red ART TIME FOR shy and has never been $400/OBO or BO For more information ACCESSORIES: Lamps; Mirrors; Clocks: Braided KIDS! outdoors!! Technics organ Please call: 152 Main St., Spencer Older Rescued Call 508 259-8805 860-779-0218 Rugs; Prints; Vases; Bavar- Call 508-259-8805 Includes Stool and ian Fun experience for your Pups for Adoption Finney is Microchipped please leave message if young artist, exploring many User Reference no answer China; Stemware; Metal Husky/Mountain Dog Guide Utility Cabinets; Washer; mediums Reward If Found Dryer; Blanket Box; Trunks; Class sizes limited mix $300 CHARITY BIKE SHOP FUN! 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Call Herb Andrews at Decorator Items; Clothing; Powder-Puff Puppy Call: 860-377-4961 508 278-3988 GERMAN SHEPHERD What’s more, their elegant- 508-234-2970 Box Lots; knitting/sewing Toy Size with tan markings ly designed accessories ALL OAK Do you have a tanning Long Haired Coat on chest and legs wood-grain finish cabinet Vermont Castings FIREWOOD Wearing blue collar Sears Gas Trimmer makes them fashionably bed in your home SPECIAL: 2002 Chevrolet Cut, split, delivered Hypo-Allergenic Breed. with supply of lines Wood stove Malibu, 4 Door Sedan, wonderful temperment and possible cord perfect for your music $400 OR use one that is in 1 year seasoned or green Leicester Street Area $100 room. This organ is in very someone else’s home? 51,000 Original Miles $195.00 in Auburn good condition and would We would like to interview No delivery charge $800.00 Family is heartbroken 1974 Suzuki 100CC suit anyone from beginner Pot Belly Woodstove you. Your participation will Numbers - 7AM 128 cu. ft. 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Vicki Kelley including realtime 135 LOST AND FOUND WOOD FURNACES Recliner Hammond style digital 1995 Skidoo Outdoor and indoor Professional Low volt motor, four years drawbars Formula SLS FOUND EPA qualified Groomer old, cranberry color. *Easy to use large $500 OBO 5 models to choose from Excellent condition!! LCD display CAMERA 20 Years Exp. * Large capacity on Flint Rd in Charlton. 774-230-4944 “We Go Right toYour Call: 508-476-7642 16-track sequencer 2000 F150 Parts 107 MISC. FREE Contains lots of empyremass.com Door” * Built-in digital Call for pricing family photos LET US KNOW!!! disk recorder 508-987-2419 FREE WOOD Call GREEN FIREWOOD Please call us so that Snapper 1987 Honda XR200 $100.00/Cord Price: $1000 or B/O $1,000 OBO 508 248-3232 we can take your ad Roto-Tiller PALLETS Cut and Split out of the paper... IR5003, Used Twice You pick up. Monday thru $900 or/BO 508 266-0035 860-377-4225 Town-To-Town or 508 612-9053 Friday 8am-noon. 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FREE or 774-280-2672 Bottles license, male or female, must 774-329-3386 Crocks &Pottery have knowledge of all lawn Metal Pickup A/C, Refrigerators, Toys & Marbles Class “A” Heavy maintenance equipment, 774-230-8586 442 LICENSED DAY communication/organization- Washers, Small Trailers, Jewelry Duty Trailer Driver Batteries. CARE Tools Wanted: Looking for full-time al skills for large crews Entire Estates heavy duty Class “A” Trailer. 3-5 years min. experience WE PAY YOU etc All applicants must pass a with references *************** DOT physical and drug test. Top Dollar For Your The Commonwealth of Compensation based on AUTOS Tom & Deb Joralemon Heavy haul experience experience Massachusetts Office of preferred Please bring a TRUCKS Oxford Or TRACTORS Child Care Services drivers license and current Fax Resume 508-987-1060 driving record requires that all ads Millbury 774-241-0117 508-867-2564 placed in the newspaper Town-to-Town at time of application Town-to-Town Classifieds 508-865-1228 Or Email Resume Classifieds 508-347-7804 for child care (daycare) Classifieds Apply in person at: Classifieds 1-800-536-5836 Main Street Antiques carrierlandscaping@ 1-800-536-5836 in your home include 241 Main Street yahoo.com 508-581-0902 508-765-6940 & Collectibles Sturbridge, MA 508-765-6940 your license number. 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 06, 2013

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 550 MOBILE HOMES 500 REAL ESTATE RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT EAST BROOKFIELD Park Model Southbridge Southbridge SOUTHBRIDGE Small 2 bedroom house Mobile Home 501 REAL ESTATE Lakeside 1 & 2-Bedroom Apartments $900/Month For Sale By Owner 2 Bedroom NEW LISTING utilities not included WANTED Brookside Recently remodeled Fully Furnished, New Porch Apartments 2-Bedroom-Hardwoods, Clean and spacious Addition, Also Nice Shed & granite countertops 5-room, 2-bedroom Washer/dryer, stove, Terrace On Beautiful Cedar Lake NO PETS washer/dryer hookups, Great Place For A Garden. refrigerator/stove. $800/month refrigerator On Beautiful Lot Near -- Studio apartment, $725.00 Heat efficient w/new heat No pets/No smoking Swimming Pool. ------furnished, utilities not First/last/security 1-Bedroom-Fireplaced and hot water systems Located At Highview included. living room wall-to-wall Thermal windows First/Last/Security Deposit, Campground In $600/Month Also 1 Bedroom carpeting, very plush w/all W/d hookups References/ West Brookfield. SPECIAL! Refrigerator and stove $500 FREE RENT available in April the amenities of home. Credit Check Required Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 1/4 Mile To $675.00 Fenced yard, porch WITH MOVE-IN BY I-84 And MA Pike Both Apartments Include: Off-street parking Call 413-967-4937 ************** MARCH 31st No Pets Off-street Parking, Ceiling fans Asking $28,000 774-221-3124 Heat/Hot Water No pets/smoking References A Must 1st/last/security 508-867-8736 EQUAL HOUSING Call (508)347-9623 530 HOUSES FOR SALE ------Call: 774-230-0680 Section 8 OK OPPORTUNITY 9am-6pm Southbridge Call 508-765-8730 For Sale ************** Affordable 1, 2 and 3 315 sq ft Cottage 575 VACATION RENTALS All real estate advertising in Bedroom Apartments 3/4 bedroom Southbridge Spencer this newspaper is subject to in Narragansett, RI For Rent. third floor 2 Bedroom Victorian 4 room Located 1200 ft from state The Federal Fair Housing Act Spacious, Fully 1Bedroom, Heat & Hot of 1968, which makes it LARGE 1 BR $950/Month Apartment beach on lease land Applianced. 4 rooms Water, Hardwood Floors, in private area. Cape Cod illegal to advertise any NEAR BECKER Stove & Refrigerator preference, limitation or Starting at $698 3 bedroom 2nd floor Open May to mid October. Summer Rental 10 minutes to Worcester Newly renovated W/D hook-ups, Private Home Newly renovated discrimination based on race, Heat/Hot Water Fresh painted bathroom, first floor NO Pets color, religion, sex, handicap, Washer/dryer hookup most contents included 6 Room House Included! Laundry hookup $850/Month References photos available familial status (number of New floor in livingroom, West Yarmouth children and or pregnancy), $48,000 • A/C In Every Unit Sunroom. Both have been remodeled $700/Month $850/mo national origin, ancestry, age, References and [email protected] One Minute walk to Ocean Brand new stove and Section 8 is welcomed First & Last marital status, or any • Pool Off-street parking Income Verification or call beach. All amenities. intention to make an such Electric included, Required 508 885-2703 $950.00 per week. preference, limitation or • Basketball Court Call: 508-320-2175 860-928-6103 heat separate Call 617-698-0638 discrimination. This • Playground Call: 508-769-2500 Spencer EMETERY OTS newspaper will not SOUTHBRIDGE 546 C L [email protected] • On-Site Laundry $825 1 Bedroom Apartment knowingly accept any with deck, 3rd floor Double Burial Plot advertising for real estate 508-736-3619 94 East Main St Southbridge $550/Month Includes bronze marker in that is in violation of the law. INCOME LIMITS APPLY 2 bedroom apt Near Bus Route. quiet Our readers are hereby Large Three Bedroom Hillsboro memorial Gardens no utilities building No Smoking/Pets, Brandon, Florida 33511 SACO, MAINE informed that all dwellings natural gas heat Apartment, Nice Location. 2 different houses, both Separate Utilities Off-Street Parking. $3,800 advertising in this newspaper North Brookfield $650/month Coin-Op On-Site steps from the beach, quaint are available on and equal $850/Month Inexpensive to Heat neighborhood. opportunity basis. To Section 8 Welcome 2 bedroom apartment. Call: 774-289-3622 Heat/hot water included. 959 Main Street First/Last Month First/Last, Security & Minutes from Old Orchard. complain about Office Open From: Background Check 3 bedrooms each discrimination call The Hardwood floors, stove, 4 bedroom townhouse Call (508)764-2293 Monday-Friday refrigerator, trash pickup, no utilities, gas heat Worcester County $1400 - $2600. Department of Housing and 9:00am to 5:00pm Hot tubs, sunroom, views. Urban Development “HUD” elevator, secure entry, $900/month Call 508-892-5385 Memorial Park Saturday 10:00am on-site laundry, A/C, parking. Paxton, MA Park and walk to everything toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. [email protected] For the N.E. area, call HUD to 4:00pm Non-smoking, no pets. First/Last/Security, Sturbridge One lot with 2 grave sites ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Evening Appointments Available 1738 House $2,500.00 or best offer References Southbridge Call Tom at free number for the hearing $875/Month $20 Application Fee impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Brookside Terrace Modern 978-790-8226 WELLS, MAINE 11 Village Drive 508-867-4277 508-765-5542 2 Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment Duncan Block Bright, Clean and Spacious $900/Month 550 MOBILE HOMES Village By the Sea Southbridge,MA 01550 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. 505 APARTMENTS FOR Apartments Off-Street Parking SOUTHBRIDGE in quiet area All Appliances. Brookfield Pool complex, with RENT (508)764-7675 Deleaded, renovated Free Electric, Heat, Nanatomqua Mobile jacuzzi, exercise room, 3-bedroom, 3rd floor $750 per month Hot Water. Home Park (55+) outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, apartment. Off-Street Parking Mobile Home For Sale. A/C, cable. STURBRIDGE DOUGLAS Call 774 258-0147 Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. 11-17 Charlton Street 508-347-1101 Summer Rentals 1st floor apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom River Mill Available Immediately Large Kitchen & Living $875 Weekly 2 bedrooms Apartments Available 510 Room. Screen Porch Off-street parking Prices start at $845/month. Washer/dryer hook-ups, Southbridge & Carport. CALL FOR DAILY RATE Centrally located Includes heat, hot water, Village off-street parking, New 2 bedroom COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Park Rent $120/Month (508)429-7568 $895/month A/C, pool, fitness center Thompson, CT basement storage. Includes Taxes, Water, apartment. Off-street Sewerage, Trash and Road & children’s program. $675/month parking. No Pets. CHARLTON Call 508-397-3411 Off street parking. Section 8 ok! No drugs, dogs Prime Business Space Maintenance Call (508)476-3777 Now Renting 1BR or drama please Available CALL FOR PRICE To place your ad or 774-402-0145 Move-in Special!!! Good references required 2 Bedroom: on highly visible Rte. 20 774-262-7307 Ground level, open floor today, or for more DUDLEY W/D Hook-ups $775/Month Nice 2 bedroom apartment plan is ideal for For sale by & On-Site Laundry Call Joe 774-230-8486 professional. offices, small CHARLTON First & Security motivated owner: information, WEBSTER Ample Parking Call: 508-765-5852 exercise or dance studio, 2 bedroom Spacious Floor Plans Southbridge hair salon or pet grooming. Sturbridge, MA Call $175/week Garage for rent Community Business 5 Room updated fully Near-by Park & FIRST FLOOR Southbridge zoned. applianced clean, mobile 1-800-536-5836 Call: 508-943-1593 Library APARTMENT Very Attractive One Bedroom Water/sewer and snow home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, SOUTHBRIDGE after 6pm Close to I395, RT12 w/possible Apartment. Centrally removal included. large kitchen and living 2 bedroom Or: 774-230-7640 Located, Hardwood Floors, Tenant responsible for room. 4 season sun porch, Stonebridge Press $195/week Office Space Modern Kitchen/Bath. electricity, electric heat/hot lots of storage, central air, Must Income Qualify water and rubbish includes utilities Voucher Holders Completely Furnished With 2 large electrified sheds (1 Spencer For Rent Appliances & Furniture. disposal. insulated) Nice private yard All are newly remodeled, Attractive One orTwo- Welcome Parking & Good Visibility! Central Air & Parking. Approx. 760 sq. ft. with patio screen house, carpeted, stove & Bedroom Apartment, newly renovated Safe & Quiet Building. Handicapped accessible mature plantings plus more! refrigerator included. Appliances, Call Today convenient to town $150/Week with ample parking. Section 8 Approved. W/D Hookup Available (860)923-3919 Utilities, Very Low, $850/month DRASTICALLY “Hometown No Pets Allowed Modern, Bright, $900/mo includes But Separate. REDUCED!! Security Deposit & Quiet Country Setting. rivermillvillage@ heat and hot water ($500 Security) Call 508-887-3145 Service, References Required Directly Off Route 9. winnco.com 508-248-6687 or 774-230-1207 plus park share 508-320-9075 [email protected] Call for more details: BIG TIME Results” Call 774-289-1714 Visit Our Website www.spencercondos.com for details 860-315-7122 AUTO What You Need To Know When Buying A Used Car

(NAPS)—Buying a used car is becom- everyone is comfortable with the can be sure you’re receiving the best ing an increasingly common practice. vehicle. If you have small children, interest rate. In fact, it’s estimated that just over make sure child safety seats fit and • Don’t negotiate price based three used cars are now purchased can easily be installed in the vehicle. on what you want your monthly for every new one sold. • Purchase a vehicle history payment to be: Monthly payments However, just because many people report report and have the vehi- can always be lowered to fit your bud- do it, doesn’t mean it’s easy to find cle inspected by a qualified get by extending the length of the the used car that’s right for you. mechanic: By taking both of these loan. Negotiations should be made Fortunately, doing a little homework actions, you will reduce the chance of based on the price of the car, rather before buying can keep a driver on unexpected issues later on down the than the monthly payment. the road to safety, savings and satis- road. • The sale process continues faction. • Ask about promotional pro- past the acceptance of an offer: To help, here are a few tips from the grams: Many manufacturers offer After both parties agree upon an experts at AutoTrader.com and specific incentives to purchase their appropriate price, dealers usually OnStar: used vehicles. For instance, buyers of will offer extra accessories and ser- • Consider purchasing a certi- used GM vehicles equipped with vices you might not be interested in. fied preowned vehicle: Certified OnStar are eligible to receive a three- Be sure to stand firm and make it preowned vehicles usually come with month free trial of its Directions & clear that you are not interested in extended warranties and have been Connections package, which includes paying more than the previously thoroughly inspected before being turn-by-turn navigation, automatic agreed upon price. sold. crash response, remote door unlock, For more information on OnStar, visit • Make sure the vehicle you’re hands-free calling and more. www.OnStar.com. considering is functional for • Secure your financing in everyone who will be traveling in advance: Because used vehicle loans For more information on AutoTrader, it: If searching for a used family vehi- can vary when it comes to interest visit www.AutoTrader.com. Doing a little homework before buying a used car can keep a driver on the road to cle, bring the whole family on an rates, visit a bank or credit union safety, savings and satisfaction. extended test-drive to make sure before making a final decision so you FROM GOLD MEDALS TO CHECKERED FLAGS: Olympians Bring Competitive Drive To Toyota’s Pro/Celebrity Race (NAPS)—Olympic brings together ing themselves to the new-for-2013 dination, endurance, sustained G complete control,” McKeever said. athletes train intense- stars of film, televi- Scion FR-S Pro/ –Celebrity race forces and high cockpit tempera- “We have four days to get them race- ly,study the game and sion and sports to vehicles. tures. In 2009, NASCAR driver ready and most are surprised how push their bodies to compete against “Olympic athletes bring a compet- Jimmie Johnson was named “Male much they learned and how much the limit. The same professional drivers itive spirit and energy to this worth- Athlete of the Year” by the fun it is. It is certainly not a career skills and discipline on the historic 1.97- while and high-speed charity Associated Press. ESPN analyst Dr. change, but sometimes winning is serve them well when mile circuit. This event,” said Les Unger, na?tional Jerry Punch has been interviewed accomplishing something you never they turn their eyes year’s race will take motorsports manager at Toyota comparing a race car driver to a thought you could do.” on another prize: the place April 20th. Motor Sales, U.S.A. “While they are quarterback in the high speed need- In addition to Olympians, race Toyota Pro/Celebrity Olympians are familiar with high-stakes competi- ed to process information and make participants have featured Race. More than a well-conditioned tion, it’s still an adrenaline rush for decisions. Hollywood elites such as Keanu dozen Olympians athletes, with supe- them to get behind the wheel and Fast Lane race school owner and Reeves, Adrien Brody, Cameron have participated rior hand-eye coor- onto the course in front of tens of lead in?structor Danny ?McKeever Diaz, George Lucas, Ashley Judd since the event’s dination and intense thousands of fans.” said race car driving requires con- and Jay Leno. On behalf of each dri- inception in 1977, focus under pres- Decathlon Olympic gold medalist centration, focus and technique. ver, Toyota donates $5,000 to Racing including gold medal- sure. That experi- Bruce Jenner competed five times in Olympians usually do well in the for Kids, a national organization ists Carl Lewis, Misty Twelve-time Olympic swimming ence gives them a the Pro/Celebrity Race between 1979 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race thanks to benefiting children’s hospitals in May- Treanor, Mary medalist Dara Torres raced leg up when they and 1996—winning twice—and went their high level of competitiveness, Southern California, and $5,000 Lou Retton, Dara three times and became the and the other on to race sports cars. Twelve-time but it’s no guarantee for a win, as more to the winner’s charity of Torres and Bruce first female winner. celebrities arrive for Olympic swimming medalist Dara any participant with the desire has choice. More than $2 million has Jenner. four days of tough Torres raced three times and a chance at the trophy. been donated by Toyota over the One of six main driving training. became the first female winner in “For most of our participants, past several decades. events held during the annual The participants learn racing tech- 2002. this is the first time they have expe- For more information, visit Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, niques such as proper cor–nering, Racing requires unique athleti- rienced the limits of a car and how www.toyota.com/motorsports/pro_ the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race shifting and braking while acclimat- cism with regard to hand-eye coor- fast they can really go and still be in celeb. MARCH 06, 2013 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 767 VEHICLES WANTED 700 AUTOMOTIVE BEAUTIFUL 1993 RED 2001 OLDSMOBILE 1994 Honda MID SEASON DEAL 1998 30’ Cavalier 1997 FORD F150 ANTIQUE AUTO SEDAN DEVILLE 6 Cylinder, 8ft bed. INTRIGUE 300EX Quad 2006 Suzuki Gulf Stream Replaced engine in 2008 PARTS NEEDED 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES CADILLAC Silver, 170,000 miles, 5 speed with reverse Trailer w/2000 engine with 60,000 1937-1960 Ford 351 61,000 original miles V6 automatic, 4 door, power New tires Boulevard miles, added another 26,000 Car and truck sheet metal Excellent condition 1 owner locks/windows/seat/mirrors, In great condition Grey, VL800K, great bike, With screen room, Engine great, tranny fine trim and exterior parts only Windsor Motor Always garaged, V8, A/C, cruise control, Must see to appreciate mint condition, under 2,200 seasonal use at truck needs catalytic No mechanical parts $150 Front wheel drive, 4-door Very good condition, miles (always garaged). campgrounds. converter, frame is rusty. whatsoever A must see! New tires, one owner Will consider trade Shield, saddle bags, and $900 Also 1949-1951 Mercury sissy bar. Rebuilt C6 Paid $28,200 new $2,000.00 for utility quad $5,500 will negotiate trim and sheet metal $8,500 firm Call 508-859-4570 Call: 860-923-2445 978-760-3453 Transmission with Call 508-234-9955 $1,500 OBO $5,500 508-867-7316 Transfer Case Call: 508-885-9963 Must See! [email protected] $200 2004 Vehicle Needed!! 1998 Dutchman If anyone has a car that 725 AUTOMOBILES 1996 HARLEY Call: 774-329-9160 1952 Chevy Power HONDA CIVIC EX Hardtop Pop-Up runs and can get a sticker Auto, 119K miles but runs DAVIDSON 2002 GMC and they want to donate it Train 1991 Mercury great! Minor scratches and MOTORCYCLE Camper to an old man that needs a $200 dents but no rust! New rear 883 SPORTSTER Model 1002XS, King & Sierra SLT car to get to the stores. Colony Park brakes and rotors fall 2012 Low miles 2004 Yamaha Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front 1500, Z71 off road Let him know he may be 1987 GMC Parts Station Wagon Asking $6500 $4,000 V Star 1100 storage compartment, package. Extended cab, willing to give you some- Burgundy leather interior, 508-397-4626 774-402-4624 Classic canopy, many extras. Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new thing for the car. Nice chrome front burgundy faux wood exterior. Mastercraft tires. bumper, heater core, lv. msg. Excellent condition, must be 75,000 original miles, great seen to be appreciated. $2,695 OBO 224,000 miles Here is his number!! misc. condition, needs new battery. 2 Motorcycles Like new, well kept Call: 508-764-0594 2004 BMW Z4 Call: 860-935-5228 $2,200 For Sale $6,000 OBO Chevy 283 & 327 Black with red interior, Asking $5,000 Call: 774-922-2098 Call: 508-478-8538 2.5L engine, 21,000 miles 2007 Roadstar crankshafts Warrior- Call: 508-347-5179 LAKESIDE We Buy Junk Metallic Gray, VERY LOW or 2002 White Call: 508-892-8481 $16,500 774-230-5924 RV RESORT Cars 508-282-2884 MILES, Samson Ground Own RV lot Chevy Van 1997 Ford Explorer Pounders, Very Clean. Needs minor part to run for less than renting $7,000 OBO Developers final phase Express 2500 Invested $4000. in one year 745 RECREATIONAL LEER FIBERGLASS 2004 Pontiac GTO All Lots 50% off VEHICLES Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool, Best Offer TONNEAU COVER Take it away for only Torrid red with black leather 2008 Yamaha Activity Center 700 series New ‘08. Used $1500.00 interior, 5.7L LS1 V8, FZ6- 1997 35’ Call: 774-482-0408 one season. Fits Ford SD automatic transmission, 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY 508 989-8165 Call Us At: 1999-2007 shortbed 774 452-3613 73,000 miles. Holiday LOW MILES, Very Clean, 774-230-8586 Slider Guards. Vacationer 2004 $300 OBO 1997 MERCURY Asking $10,900 $5,200 OBO NISSAN TITAN $$$ Call: 508-278-0810 Call: 508-949-1816 Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 760 VANS/TRUCKS SABLE miles, (6) Michelin tires, Crew Cab w/Off-Road and Call: 908-242-2016 Tow Package. 4 door, tan queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan One owner 768 VEHICLES FOR 720 CLASSICS 132,000 miles 2008 Nissan Versa or email: 1986 FORD TRUCK 7.0 generator, backup Truck runs like new PARTS 300V6 Hatchback [email protected] camera, (2) new batteries, WITH Never off-road or plowed 1963 Ford Runs excellent Silver, 4 door, 74,000 miles. hydraulic leveling jacks, EXTENDED CAB All service records 1996 Lincoln 4 new tires, battery In excellent condition, many extras, AND EASY DUMPER Flowmaster exhausts Fairlane 500 $1,200 or best offer one owner! Continental 2005 Harley excellent condition. $1,200.00 for both Deep water blue Rebuilt 260 V8, new Call 508-713-3066 or Can be sold separately 211K highway miles for parts or repair, Blue automatic transmission, 508-779-0194 $7,995 Davidson $18,000 $7495.00 or b/o 117,000 miles. Runs but floors and interior. New dual Call: 508-892-4102 508-885-5755 needs trany Fat Boy 508-885-5840 508-208-6042 exhaust, paint and chrome Call: 774-217-8057 Anniversary Edition good. 1998 PONTIAC 10,250 miles, a lot of $800/OBO or email: 2007 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT $8,400 OBO BONNEVILLE SSE [email protected] chrome, drag bars, 860 576-5462 Will consider trades and cash Super G carb MOTORHOME Call Chuck: Loaded - everything works 31 ft. Class “C” 1992 GMC Michigan 148,000 miles Itasca Impulse 508-248-5928 Good condition - just passed $13,500 OBO Diesel Truck Backhoe 11.5 ft. slideout queen bed UPS Truck-Style, Payloader emissions 732 SPORTS UTILITY Call: 508-340-7950 Owners are Book value $3300 Aluminum Grumman Body, Diesel, Runs Good non-smokers/ Shelves. Rebuilt 1976 MGB Asking $3000.00 WOMAN’S 21 SPD, have no pets $9997 Call 860-888-5207 or 2007-2009 Transmission/Motor, 26” BIKE Only 14,136 miles New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Chevy Box Truck Roadster 508-885-3136 Yamaha VStar Many extras! Excellent condition Steering Box. Dual Wheels, UPS-Style Convertible Asking $225 (negotiable) 1300 Stock Seat Asking $58,000.00 11’ Area Behind Seats Exterior bodywork newly Serious buyers call $3500 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING Call 860-779-9097 Excellent Condition redone, 85,000 miles, comes 508-320-2944 14,100GVWR with cover. CONVERTIBLE $200 John Deere 95,000 miles Call: 774-230-7158 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Call 5pm-8:30pm Skidloader Many updates, new tires, 508-867-6546 Needs Motor Work $5,000 OBO new alt, new battery 740 MOTORCYCLES Town-to-Town Call: 508-414-7574 Good condition 1994 Damon Let’s Talk, Make Classifieds $3,200 1977 BMW 1997 Dodge 1-800-536-5836 Call 508-949-2270 Escaper 32’ Fifth An Offer! 508-765-6940 1978 Firebird Harley FXE MOTORCYCLE Dakota Call (508)347-7300 1997 R85OR T2K Wheel Camper Formula Many upgrades and extras Extended Cab New tires, hard bags, Great condition, real clean! 2 wheel drive, dark green V8, 4-speed, too many new 2001 CHEVY 3.5” Open Primary, New tires, custom order parts to list! Nice cruising tank bag. 58,000 miles, 5 speed BLAZER Wide Glide, Arlen Ness $3,500 deluxe queen size bed standard transmission, car, includes custom fit car chrome swing arm, and microwave. cover, color black. White with black interior OR will trade for 2-wheel good condition. 4 wheel drive 180 rear tire, etc, etc drive pickup of equal value Everything works! $8,500 OBO 90,353 miles $2,395. or BO $3500 or BO $5,000 OBO Call Joe at: $5,000 Call: 508-713-3066 Call: 508-278-6219 One owner Call: 860-974-9811 Call: 508-335-2747 After 5pm Call 774-551-6245 860-315-7181 or 508-779-0194 AUTO Seven Ways To Save On Auto Insurance (NAPS)—What you pay for your 2. Get multiple quotes. Rates can count if you have more than one auto insurance can vary by hun- vary greatly and they change often. vehicle insured with the same com- dreds of dollars, depending on what Review your coverage at least annu- pany. type of car you drive, your accident ally. 6. Compare costs. Some companies history and the insurance company 3. Reduce coverage on older cars. offer a discount if you drive a hybrid that provides the policy. To save Consider dropping collision or com- or low-profile car. Before you buy a money on your auto insurance poli- prehensive coverage on older cars. If new or used car, check into the cy, keep these seven tips in mind: the car is worth less than 10 times insurance costs. 1. Ask about discounts. You the annual premium, buying cover- 7. Maintain a good credit record. may qualify for one if you haven’t age may not be cost-effective. You Most insurers factor credit into pric- had any accidents or moving viola- can look up the value of your car at ing auto insurance policies. To pro- tions for several years. If you drive a Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com. tect your credit standing, pay your lower than average number of miles 4. Ask for a higher deductible. bills on time, don’t get more credit a year, you may qualify for low Deductibles are what you pay out than you need and keep your credit mileage discounts. Ask your insur- before your insurance kicks in. By balances as low as possible. Check ance agent about discounts for: getting higher ones, you can lower your credit record regularly and • Antitheft devices your costs substantially. Before have any errors corrected promptly. • Defensive driving courses choosing a higher deductible, how- Talk with your friends, family and • Long-time customers ever, set aside enough money to pay co-workers about the discounts they • Insuring more than one car for needed repairs. receive and ask your insurance • No accidents in three years 5. Bundle your insurance. You can agent about discounts specifically • No moving violations in three often get a break if you buy two or available to you. years more types of insurance from the • Student drivers with good same provider, such as auto and Visit www.wellsfargo.com/insur- There are many ways to save money on your auto insurance, just make sure that a grades. homeowners. You may also get a dis- ance to learn more. low price doesn’t sacrifice coverage. Give Your Car A Brake

(NAPS)—If you’re like most motorists, the warning signs of brake trouble. If tions, vehicle type and the quality of the you’re concerned about safety. In fact, your car is pulling to the left or right, or brake lining material. research shows that vehicle safety is a if you hear odd noises when you apply “Never put off routine brake inspec- top motivator for most motorists when it the brakes, you should inspect your tions or any needed repair, such as let- comes to vehicle maintenance and the brakes. Other warning signs include an ting the brakes get to the ‘metal-to-metal’ brake system is at the top of the vehicle illuminated brake warning light, brake point, which can be potentially danger- safety checklist. grabbing, low pedal feel, vibration, hard ous and lead to a more costly repair bill,” “Brakes are a normal wear item for pedal feel and squealing. White added. “If you haven’t checked any car and eventually they’re going to What To?Do your brakes in the past year, it’s a great need to be replaced for both performance For routine maintenance, check your time to ‘give your car a brake’ and make and safety reasons,” explained Rich vehicle’s braking system at least once a sure it’s in safe working condition.” White, executive director, Car Care year. A thorough inspection should The Car Care Council’s “Be Car Care Council. “A properly operating brake include brake lining wear, brake fluid Aware” consumer education campaign system helps ensure safe vehicle opera- level, rotor thickness, condition of hoses promotes the benefits of regular vehicle tion and control under a variety of con- and brake lines, brake and dash warning care, maintenance and repair to con- ditions. However, many motorists are lights, as well as taking the car for a test- sumers. unaware of the signs and symptoms that drive to detect other potential brake sys- Where To Learn?More their brake system may need mainte- tem problems. For a “Car Care Guide” or more infor- Car care experts say don’t stop short of checking brakes routinely nance or repair.” What Not To Do mation, visit www.carcare.org. and repairing or replacing when necessary. What To?Look For Several factors that affect brake wear It’s important to be alert and recognize include driving habits, operating condi- 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 06, 2013

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(NAPS) search, the Yellow Pages or Fortunately, there are a whenever you need it. charges? benefits that legal protection the like. variety of legal services plans 5. Is the plan affordable? plans can provide, visit It may come as a surprise to LEARN MORE some, but 57 million full-time “Too many people believe available. Also, many employ- Does it offer a flat monthly www.legal shield.com. working Americans experi- they have to go it alone and ers offer it as a benefit—34,000 rate? Are there add-on For further facts about the enced at least one significant hope for the best when it businesses offer LegalShield legal event in the past 12 comes to dealing with all but to their employees. Provider months, and nearly half faced the most serious legal firms are carefully selected their legal issues and chal- issues,” says Rip Mason, CEO and the quality of service is lenges without professional of LegalShield. “Legal protec- closely monitored to main- help, according to a na–tional tion plans are a smart solu- tain the highest of standards. tion to the challenges that so study. WHAT TO LOOK FOR The Legal Needs Of many people encounter, such American Families Study as trying to find an attorney When comparing plans, found that even for serious and paying high hourly rates. consider these five criteria: issues such as an IRS audit, “These figures point to a 1. Does the provider have a an arrest for drunk driving, growing need by working dedicated law firm with expe- identity theft or buying a Americans for easier access rienced attorneys who have home, many Americans did to affordable and qualified exper–tise in the areas that not seek professional legal legal help. If legal assistance most affect individuals and advice or counsel. can be affordable and easy to families? Some legal services Most Americans don’t have obtain, more Americans offer one-size-fits-all forms any form of a legal protection would seek help when they and instructions and access plan to make getting qualified need it,” added Mason. to an attorney costs extra. legal help easy and afford- According to the study, 2. What services are able—and two-thirds have respondents reported paying in–cluded? Look for advice never even heard of the idea. an average hourly rate of and counsel, document prepa- A legal protection plan is a $284, with nearly 25 percent ration and review, phone calls kind of insurance that guar- paying in excess of $400 per and letters on your behalf, antees you’ll have legal pro- hour. Additionally, near?ly 20 and trial time allotment. Also, tection when you need it, no percent did not know their consider the categories of law matter how serious or trivial attorney’s hourly rate. that are covered. the issue. When asked if they would 3. Is your family covered by What’s more, for most be willing to pay $20 per the plan? Legal situations are working Americans, selecting month to have unlimited not age specific, so if your an attorney is a random access to qualified attorneys teen–ager or spouse has a car process, at best. Sixty-seven at an accomplished law firm accident, you want to be able percent of respondents for advice and counsel on to have the ease and peace of reported that they did not legal issues—no matter how mind of contacting an attor- know a lawyer to call prior to serious or trivial—more than ney for help. needing one. The vast majori- 60 percent of respondents 4. Are the attorneys accessi- Nearly 90 percent of working Americans don’t have any kind of legal protection plan that could make get- ty of survey respondents—92 reported they would be inter- ble? You want to be able to call ting qualified legal help easy and affordable. percent—found an attorney ested in purchasing such pro- your dedicated law firm to tection. randomly through an online seek advice, counsel and help Is College Worth It? Be Cyber Safe And your degree and what subject to pursue. Here are tips to help you with your journey: 1. Research where the jobs are. Set yourself up for success by preparing yourself to quali- Counterfeit Free fy for a job in a growth industry. For example, according to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, designer bag is a fraction of the cost of what it STEM (science, technology, engineering and should be, you can bet it’s a counterfeit,” math) occupations will grow from 6.8 million explains Galvin. “And buy prescription drugs to 8 million jobs by 2018. or any medicine only from reputable sites. 2. Investigate available support systems. Buying prescription drugs without a prescrip- Ask the schools you’re considering what kind tion is a recipe for disaster—when those drugs of guidance is available. Are there people you are tested, far too often they aren’t even the can talk to about the degree programs to make drugs that were ordered.” sure you’ve found the right fit? Will someone Staying cyber safe goes beyond steering walk you through the financial process? clear of fakes, however.If you’re offered some- “We find the student experience is just as thing free online, there’s probably a catch. critical as the academic journey,” said Dr. “Ever wonder why websites offer free movies Mary Hawkins, president, Bellevue or TV shows? It might be because when you University.“Our academic advisers make sure stream or download it, you’re also infecting students have found the best field of study for your computer with harmful viruses and themselves and our program directors speak malicious software,” warns Garth Bruen, directly with potential students if needed. By using your common sense, you can steer clear of Security Fellow at Digital Citizens. “Now that Each student works with a financial counselor fraud, knockoffs and dangerous drugs online. website has access to your personal informa- to understand available options, including tion that’s worth a lot more than a free movie. (NAPS) scholarships, corporate tuition assistance, (NAPS) “What consumers really need to realize is and military and veteran benefits. The combi- that the websites peddling counterfeits, bad While the costs associated with higher edu- If you’re like nearly 85 percent of cation have caused many to question the value nation of a solid academic program with a Americans, you’ve bought something online. drugs or ‘free’ movies may all be controlled by comprehensive support system gives our stu- the same criminal group,” adds Bruen. “They of a bachelor’s degree, according to 90 percent The problem is, that can expose you to of recent graduates surveyed in a study com- dents the tools necessary to thrive in their fraud. In just two recent months, over $2 bil- are clever and exploring as many ways as pos- education and their careers.” sible to make money.” missioned by the American Council on lion in counterfeit goods was sold. Education, the effort is well worth it. 3. Figure out how school will fit into Fortunately, living a “counterfeit free” life Just as you’d never knowingly walk down a your life. How much time can you reasonably dangerous street, staying safe online means These survey results echo findings from the may be possible, at least as far as Internet Bureau of Labor Statistics, which show that devote to your studies? Will you be more suc- shopping is concerned, says Tom Galvin, avoiding websites that pose dangers. Red flags cessful attending school part-time or full- include offering you something free and seek- workers whose highest level of education was Executive Director of Digital Citizens, an a high school diploma brought in median time? Do you want the structure of attending advocacy group dedicated to raising aware- ing personal information. a class at the same time every week or the flex- Safety can come from staying connected and weekly earnings of $638 a week, while those ness and protecting consumers. “Shopping with a bachelor’s degree collected $1,053 a ibility of completing your studies online? online is convenient and cost effective but we communicating with people you trust. If you Make sure the schools you consider offer the or someone you know has ever been a victim week. What’s more, research by can never lose sight that there is a network of EducationDynamics suggests that in less than options you need. criminals hoping to make a buck by tricking of an online scam or duped with a counterfeit Choosing the right degree and the right good, you may care to join the digital citizen 10 years, 60 percent of U.S. jobs will require us into buying counterfeit goods and some- postsecondary education. school can put you on the path to improving times even dangerous prescription drugs.” community and tell your story at www.digital- your future. Learn more at www.makeithap- citizensactionalliance.org. With the evidence strongly supporting the The best rule of thumb, he advises: If it value of completing your degree, the next pennow.org. seems too good to be true, it probably is. “If a questions that arise include where to seek Research Your Broker As You Would A Stock

To use the online tool, go to The First Step It’s also a good idea to check with www.finra.org/brokercheck. You “The first step any investor your state securities regulator, local can look up a specific firm or invest- should take before he or she does consumer groups or others who ment professional. You can also business is to use BrokerCheck to do have business relationships with a search by zip code. a background search,” said Gerri particular financial professional. When researching individuals, Walsh, president of FINRA Investor FINRA is the largest independent the tool can be used to find: Education Foundation. “Make sure regulator for all securities firms • employment history; the investment professional is doing business in the United States. • approved licenses, registrations, licensed either with FINRA as a reg- For more resources, visit and qualification exams passed; istered representative or with the www.finra.org/investors. • certain misdemeanor charges SEC or a state regulator as a regis- and convictions; and tered investment adviser.” • disciplinary actions and sanc- tions imposed by FINRA, the SEC or other regulators. When researching a firm, the tool can be used to find: • its address, legal status and types of business it engages in; • a 10-year history of all felony • 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week! charges and convictions, and cer- tain misdemeanor charges and con- victions; • disciplinary actions and proceed- Experts say before working with a broker or other financial professional, investors ings initiated by regulators; and should make sure that person is licensed to sell investments. • bankruptcy proceedings and • One Million Hits a Month arbitration award information. (NAPS) other financial professional, make Even if an individual or firm does Investing some time and effort in sure that person is licensed to sell not have a history of reported prob- researching your stockbroker—just you an investment. lems, the tool can help detect poten- as you would if he or she were a One way to do this is by using a tial red flags. For example, you can free online tool from the Financial see if an individual broker has www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com security—can pay dividends. That’s the word from experts who Industry Regulatory Authority switched firms frequently over a say before working with a broker or (FINRA) called BrokerCheck. short period of time, or if the firm Firms and Individuals has changed its name often. 4 • THE EXPRESS • Friday, March 8, 2013

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